LIBRARY OF THE MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE so uRCE..'Pu_blji sixers. -V V.3T Thb ^ ^ AMKRICAN m ^.fe =fi^ FIvORIST. A WEEKLY JOURNAL FOR THE TRADE. VOLUME XXXVII. July 29, 1911 to January 20, 1912. CHICAGO: AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 1912. L-r II Acacia, South Africa's emblematic plant, 1403 Acalyphas, 825 SaiHleiiaiui hybrids, 454 Adams-Robertson Co.. J214 Addems, Morgan & Co., 1142 Adrian, Mich. See Smith, Elmer D.. * Co. Aeroplane in flowers, 294 Agriculture. Government co-operation in instruction. 198 U. S. Department, report of Secretary, 1140 Albanv, N. Y. Florists' Club, 154, 308 (outing), 418, 634, 847. 1204, 13S6 Notes, 75, 154. 3^3. 368, 418, 524. 579, 754. 822, 1067. 1442 Alfalfa purity, 1392 Alk-n. Edwin, death, 1373 Alliums. 1201 AUwood Bros.. England, 251 Alteruantheras, 294 Althea, \Vm. R. Smith, registration, 622, 1270 American Association of Nurserymen, announce- ment of annual meeting, 1458 American Association of Park Superintendents. Annual meeting, announcement, 3G Annual meeting, 222 American Breeders' Association, annual meet- ing. 1320 American Carnation Society. Announcement of annual convention. 131 S. 1368 Announcement of directors* meeting, 123 Annual meeting, Detroit, 1417 Officers' portraits, 1368 See also American Rose Society. Americin Gladiolus Society. Additional prize, 126 Annual meeting. 248 Annual meeting, programme of sccoud. 1" Executive committee meeting, Dec. 6. 11^1 (l Americau Rose Society. Announcement of joint e.xlubition at Tc troit. 458. 778, 848. 1082. 1318. 1374 Annual meeting, Detroit. 1417. 1423 Annual meeting at Detroit, gener.il view of roses, 142G Earliness of show at Detroit (A. Earen- wald). 1132 Executive committee meeting, 123 Prizes for new roses. 566 Schedule of prizes, 916 American Seed Trade Association, special com- mittees. 424 Amling. E. C. portrait. 1139 Anemones. 450 Japonica. 2, 502 Anthony. J. T.. portrait. 508 Antirrhinums, 665 .Tohuson, C. W., on, 667 Rose Dore. 673 Araucarias, Wittbold, Geo., Co.. 670 Ardisias, 905 Crenulata, 55 Aristolochias. hardy, 90 Arnold Arboretum. Autumn. 752 Autumn flowers, 808 Autumn foliage, 1108 Autumn fruits. 1244 Elms, 380. 4.30 Hawthorns. 888 Ornamental fruits. 276 Viburnums. 36 Aroostook potato region. 1346 Artificial flowers, 1126 Coronation decorations, 5 Ascbmann. Godfrey, establishment. 107S Asmus, Geo. Address at annual convention. S. A. F., 182 Portrait, 186. 612 Asparagus (vegetable! , fertilizing, 1294 Asparagus Sprengeri. baskets, 2 Association of American Cemetery Superintend- ents, annual convention, 482, 540 ^tuelle^'s, 0. P., Wichita, Kau.. 455 White Crego. Scott's, 455, 456 White fly on, 456 Australia. Tree plantiug prizes, 1108 Trees. 212 Automobiles. Decorated, by Park Flornl Co.. 1022. 1023 Party at Wenland & Keimel. 4 Place in floriculture. 340 Sullivan. J. F., delivery car. 4 Autumn. Arnold Arboretum, 752 Foliage in Arnold Arboretum. IIOS I<''ruits at Arnold Arlinrettini, 1244 Surfeit of flower shows. 304 .■\zaleas. 718, 720. 961, 1073 Carl Encke, 721 Tied down, 720 Balsley, Harry, funny story (group of por- traits). 507 Baltimore. Md. Armory of Fifth Regiment, convention hall. 57 Convention number cover design. 126 Druid Hill Park conservatories, 110 Druid Hill Park. lake. Ill Gardeners and Florists' Club. 63, 457 Hotels, 10. 64, 120 Items about, 60 Notes. 32. 63. 124, 318. 414. 457. 510 Pioneers, officers, etc.. portraits, 107, 109 R. R. rates, excursions, etc, 10, 64 Trade, 105 Baltiuiore, Mil. (Continued). View noi'tb horn WaslJingtou Monument. Ill View west from Wasliington Monument. See also Society of American Florists Barahoo. Wis.. 810 Barnevekl. X. Y., 1076. 1077. 1310 BasUets. Asjiaragus Sprengeri. 2 Carnations King (jeorge and Queen Wary jtresented at coronation to Queen Mary, 2 Cliristmas, 1210 Ei'icas. daidine and ferns witlj gnome, by Geo. M. Stummi. 1130 Lilacs, cattieyas, etc., by Geo. M. Stumiiji. 1127 Marguerites. 600. 667 riant. 1125 Roses inesented to Queen Mary. 3 Sewing, tilled witb ericas and begonia Gloire de Lorraine by Geo. M. Sttimpp. 1129 Bassett & Washburn, employes' outing. 311 Battle Creek, Mich.. 810 Bauer, F. C. portrait, 109 Baur, A. F. J., portrait, 1368 Beans, 098 French. 1242 See also Feas and beans Begonias, 1074 Betty Anderson, 123. 198 Feastii Bunchii. registration. 512, 674 Gloire de Lorraine, 53, 61, 501 Gloire de Lorraine, grown by Saml. Mur- ray, 502 Glory of Cincinnati, at Vaughau's Green- houses, 1079 Manjuise de Perlato, 827 Origin of cultivated, 721 Ke.\. 826 Worthiana, 742 Benary. Ernst, novelties for 1012. 586 Benches, cement. 254 Propagating (W. N. Rudd). 228 Bennington. Vt., 1.314 Benthey. F. F., portrait, 613 Bidens dahlioldes, 121 Bieiniials, 505 Binghamton. N. Y. . 734 Birnie. John, death, portrait, 107 Resolutions, 580 Birnie, Mrs. John, card of thanks. 304 Black-eyed Susan and other noted flowers (re- production of study by P. de Longprel. 559 niackistone, Z. D., new store. 062 Blair, Prof. J. C, value of experiment stations to florists, 772 Bloomington, 111., 1314 Boldt, Bernard, sketch, 966; portrait. 967 Bollinger. E., native trees and shrubs, natural planting, 62, 1026 Bond, Chas., cattleya Triana? var. G. C. Roeb- ling. 1370, 1371 Book notices. Chrysanthemums and How to Grow Them (Powell), 848 Evolution of Plants (Scott), 848 Modern Culture of Sweet Peas (Stevenson). 2.54 Sweet Peas (Wright). 254 Vines and How to Grow Them (McCul- lum), 848 Books for florists, 812, 802, 1112, 1190, 1306, 1358 Boston, Mass. Flower Exchange, annual meeting. 702 Gardeners and Florists' Club. 74 (picnic). 314 (field day). 353 (group at Weuhanii, 1214 Horticnltnral Club, 1002 Notes. 20. 74. 128. 208. 262. 314. 360. 416, 468, 522, 578, 632. 686, 738. 79 i. 866. 9.30. 1002, 1046, 1081, 1170, 1214, 1268. 1330, 1433 See also Massachusetts Horticultiu-al So- ciety Boston fern. See Neiibrolcids. under Ferns. Bougainvillea glabra, 506 Bouquet green. 802, 1022 Bouquets. Bridal, 115 Bridal shower, lily of the valley and gar- denias, 115 Coronation, 2 lOmpire sliower, 770. 771 Shower, 115 Bnuvardias. 560 IVixes, EricoR, azaleas and cyclamens, by Geo. M. Stnmpp. 1131 Ericas and daphne, by Geo. M. Stumpp. 1128 Boxwood, 1004 For greens. 1022 Bracken, fragrant, 561 Bruckenbridt'e, Wm. D.. portrait. 107 Brampton, Ont. Dale estate office and packing room and cellar. 6;l, 61 Notes, 36, 480, 542. 787 Breitmeyer. Philip, portrait. 1369 Breitmever's. John, Sons, new store, views, 828," 829 Bridal boutpiets. See under Bouquets Bristol. Tenn., 986 Broad-leaved evergreens in New England. 1(128 Brown. G. O., portrait, 1S7 Browne. Geo. E., portrait, 1368 Bruus, H. N.. portrait. 612, 1139 Buettner, Emll, portrait. 1421 VOL. XXXVII Buffalo, N. Y. Florists' Club. 7 (officers' portraits), 316 (outing), 633 Notes, 206, 316, 633, 687, 736, 890. 928. 976, 1232, 1329 Window display, Sangster, 54. 55 "Bulb Talks," 8 Bulbs. French prospects for 1912. 1290 Government. 1103 Holland, growing. 216 Sorting machine. 1238 See also Dutch Bulb Growers' Society Burbank, Luther, charges against Government experts. 253 Burifer. F. G.. portrait, 109 Burlington. Wis., 470 Busli. A. H.. portrait. Oil Sketch. 966 Business. Christmas reports, 1261, 1318, 1336. 1388. 1396. 1402 Business systems in holidays, 1210 Buxus, 1004 Biiysman. M. Plants of the Malay Archl ■ iielago. 568 Caliliage, Puget Sotind. 154 Cahimn chloride for dust laying. 1458 Cali-inlars received, 1374 California. Notes from southern, 540. 1296 Seed crops. 216, 1102 Seed legislation, 1340 California Association of Nurserymen. 10114. 1080 Callas. 609 Growing. 54 Campanelles, 1201 Campanula pyraversi, 1239 Canada. Papered seeds. 878 Reciiirocity with (P. Welch), 191 Canadian Horticultural Association. .\nnouncenient. 62 Annual convention, 250, 251 (group of members) Annual exhibition, 909 Canadian Insect Act, 254 Canadian Seed Control Act. 094. 748 Caunas, 557 Beacon, registration, 1082. 1270 Conowingo, registration. 1082. 1270 French, new, 54 Kate F. Deemer. registration. 1082. 1270 Splendour, registration. 1082. 1270 Wabash, registration. 1082, 1270 ( anniug. F. O., death, 405 Carnations. Basket presented to Queen Mary at lorona- tion. 2 Benora, 1422 Culture after planting (C. W. Johnsoni, 251. 348 Cup. Ilitchings, 1319 Delhi, grown by C. C. Murphy, 1425 Detroit exhibit for medals. 1418 Detroit exhibition, general view, 1419 Dying plants, 725 Gorgeous, 1423 Growing with roses, 1024 King George. 2 Lady Arlington. 251 Novelties at Detroit. 1420 Novelties of 1911. 1371 Pink Delight at Chicago Carnation to., 1025 Planting In the hou-ses (C. W. Johnson). 4 Planting iu the young stock (W. H. Tap- lin), 3 Preparing benches for propagating. 13(0 Prize winning arrangement at Detroit, by A. J. Stahlein. 1420 Queen Mary. 2 Rainbow, 1078, 1077 Rainbow at Wanoka Greenhouses. 1316 Rose Pink Enchantress, at Thompson Car- nation Co., lf)78 Si-arlet seedling at Chicago Carnation Co., 1024 Seeond-year growing (C. W. Johnsoni. 40^ Stem rot, 775 Syringing and feeding (W. II. Taplln), Syringing and ventilation (W. U. Taplin), '401 White Enchantress (Hoeber Bros.). 834 White Perfection at C. C. PoUworth to. B, 1136 White Perfection at Wietor Bros., 620 White Wonder at Thompson Carnation Co., 1078 Yield, average, 1076 Zweifel's, 1310 Catalogues received, 322, 754. 1178, 1394 Catalpa Bnngei. 1004 t'atcli crops, 905 Cattleva. See under Orchids. Cedar" Rapids, la., 629 Celer.v. Notes. 428 Quality vs. appearance. 886 tement benches. 254 Cemeteries. See Association of American Cem- etery Superintendents. Centaureas. wintering. 450 Chapman, F. C, death, 253 Charleston, S. C. 1016 Cherry tree borers. 668 Chestnut bark disease, 1186 VOL XXXVII Clilcnco, 111. ('Ill i-*tui:is crceiis, 1178 Chilsliiius trailc. IL'liJ CluNliiius ti-fC slil|). 11182 l', etc.) 028. 8:!0, 804, ll:iK. (iiotiiltiutiuiis) 1139. (purtrnlt ot iKjiiiilicesI l.'!84 Ilurtlriiliiii'ul Society, 520 (first fall cx- hililtloiil Notes. 14. 08. 130. 200. 250, .SOO, :tn8. 408, 4IK). .114. 57(1. 024. 678, 7;jU, 7S2. 800, »20. !I78. 10:iS. 1I18S. 1100. 122.1. 1274, 12,S0. 1324. 137S, 1434 Novelty show, 8:i(i Octtilier tlowers In stol-es, 5ri8 Stoi-ln of Seiit. IS. lOll. Peter Iteiiilicrg's anil Cei). Itelnberg's plants. 453 Suinniei- tlowers in stores, 308 TlmuksBlving. Iii75 fliieaKi' Carnation Co. Caniation I'iiil; DellRht. 1023 Kstahllshment. Iil25 Scarlet seedling, 1024 China, artilicial fertilizers in, 750 Christie. \Xm.. portrait. 100 Christinas. Basliets, 1210 Unslness reports, 1201. 1318, 1330. 1388. 13111!. 1402 Chicago stores, 1262 Clearing up after. 1313 Greens, 1021 Creens at Chicago, 1178 Smyth. W. J., display. 1205 Snggestions (A. K. Khnuler). 002. 1210 Trade, suggestions. 1021. 1073, 112.1. 1209 Violets. 1134 Window I A. E. Klunder). 1120 Wreaths (A. E. Klunder), 1023 Christmas trees. 1022 fblcago. 1030 Chicago ship. 1082 Chrysanthemum So<-iety of America. Annual meeting. 843 E.xaniining committee and oIHcial .illdgiug scales, 512. 720, 778 Henorts of committees, 720. 770, UIO. lU3i). 1142 Special premium offered. 770 Chrysanthemums. Advance. Smith's, 008 /Esthetic, Smith's. 775 After-crop, 605 Blooms wilting, 724 Christy Mathewson, 836 Chrysanthemums and their culture lE. D. Smith), 014 Cbrvsolora, 009 Cun, Hitchings, 718 Diseased, 724 Early (E. D. Smith). 669 Elise Papworth, 1212 E.vhiliition bllioms (C. W. Johnson l , 5 Feeiiiug IC. W. Jolmson). 453 Golden Chadwick. 1030 Golden Glow. 009 Helen Ne\Yberry. new pompon, 1512 lloerber Bros., 833 Insects. 300. 1212 Lady Lydia, plant at New York show, 013 Naomah, 837 Older. 669 Origin. Japanese legend. 834 Pink Gem. Smith's. 774 Pompon at Iowa Seed Co.. 830 Prize plant at Philadelphia Sliow. 910 Prize vases of light pink at Cincinnati flower show, 914 Seedlings. E. D. Smith's, 832 Seger's White, 1373 Specimen plants at l?i3ston show. 911 Specimen plants for exhibition (C. W. Johnson). 401 Taking the buds (C. W. Johnson I. 299 Taking the buds and mulching (f. W. Johnson). 197 W. ri. Cliadwick. 1030 White Gloria. 724. 725 Wietor Bros., view of lionse. 619 Church. See Wedding decorations Cll)otiums. Jos. Ileacock Co.. 121 Cincinnati, O. Florists' Club. 19. (outing) 1.34. 420. 457. 630. 914. 973. (fall show) 918 Notes, 19, 73. 154. 205, 263, 313. 364, 420, 310, 577, 030, 682. 736. 780. 864 918. 973. 1037. Iil84. 1229. 12118. 1.330. 1.370. 1432 Cinerarias, 501, 901 Civic Federation. 1216 Clark, Chas, E., death, 1215 Clearing up. After Christmas. 1313 After frost, 010 Clematis. Large-flowered. 222 Mountain. 4,30 I'ropagating, 1186 Cleveland. O. Florists' Club, 18 (outing) Notes, 18, 63. 147. 210. 263. 312. .367, 420, 472. 520. .'•>S2. 64il, 090, 742. 794. 870. 934. 094. 1086. 1150. 1228. 1209. 13.32. 1336. 1377. 1440 Clevelanders on a side trip (group). 4.57 CUftondale. Mass.. 298 Coal. Best for greenhouses. 1270 Chicago. 99. 237_ 287 Chicago trade, 171 Prices (winter) at leading centers, 108 Wllkesbarre, 99 INDEX Cocos, Jos. Ileacock Co., 110 Color and scent, 1270 Colorado Florists' Cluli. 910 Sketches of olhcers. with imrl raits. 960. 907. 999 Colorado MliUaiid Rallwa.v. wild llitwer exciir slon. group, 191 (olorado S|irini-'s, Colo.. 740 Columbus. C. State Fair. 412 Coluniliiis Florists' .\ssoclatlun, 312 (outing) Coni|iatiion cropping, 158 Coniiiost for roses. 772 Conaril vt Jones Co., novel ailvertlsement, 1372. 1373 Connecticut Horticultural Society. ,\iinu;il exhibition. 972 Annual meeting. 1334 Coiinecticnt Nurserynieu'a Association. 03 (out I UK I Cniinon. .Iiibn. portrait. 02 Connor. Dennis T., sketch and portrait. 960 Co.di. Anlhonv. portrait. lllS Cook. John, portrait. 106 ( orbett. Prof. L. C. Retarding of idants anil flowers. 845 Cornns nanclnervis, 592 Coronation. Decorations. Wills & Segar on (letter). 5 Gifts. 2, 3 Cotter. Lawrence, portrait. 729 County fairs. 400 Craig. Roliert. Co. Croton Edwin Lonsdale. 123 Crotons. 122 Drai'icna tcriftiualls. 122 Establishment. 119 New flcus. 123 Crawford. J. D.. death. 916 Crop conditions, U. S.. 476 Cropp, Carl, portrait, 1139 Crotons. Edwin Lonsdale at Robert f'ralg Co. 's. 123 House at Robert Craig Co.'s. 122 Cuba, roses In, 888 (Tucnmbers, 34 Pickling, 480 Wilt, 1056 Customs Inspectors, flower worn, 198 Cvclainens. 112. 4.'50, 1074 Fragrant, 113 Specimen plants in pots. 112. 113, 114 Vanginin's Greenhouses. 1079 Well grown specimens, 451, 1076 Daehnfeldt. L. Individual culture of stock seed. 1290 Dahlias. 601, 009 Cultural notes (L. K. Peacock). 8 Earlv cactus. 1430 Golden West. 504. 505 off-year question, 9 Potter, H. H.. and some of his dahlias. 505. 500 Practice vs. theor.y, 504 Raising from seefl. 114 lied, decoration. 294 Ton ilre.sslng, 113 Wintering roots, 771 See also New England Dahlia Society Daillcdouze, Eugene, portrait, 1421 Dale Estate. See Brampton. Ont, D.audellons. Iron sulphate on. 228 Killing. 300 Danish seed crops. 646 Davenimrt. la. IHorlsts' Club. See Trl-City Florists' Club Notes, 34, 207. 466, 704, 1124, 1362 Dayton, ().. 640. 781 Decorations, floral. Novtd summer (A. E. Klunder). 294 See also Table decorations Decorative plants, 1074 Decrfield Nurseries, bouse of gardenias, 452 Del[>hinilims, 2 Primrose Qneen, 348 Denalffe. Clement, death, portrait, (>44 Denbroblnms. See under Orchids Denver, Colo. Flower show announced. 1082 Notes. 734. 999, 1037, 1110, 1364. 1444 Designs, preparing flowers, 770 Des Moines. la. Iowa Seed Co.. 828. 829 Notes. 900 Des Plaines. 111. Hoerber Bros.. 833 Notes. 411 Detroit. .Mich. Announcement of joint exhibition of Amer- ican Rose and American Carnation So- cieties. 458 Breltnieyer's. John. Sous, new store, 828. 829 Florists' Club, 970 (fall show), 1368-1369 (ofllcers' portraits* Notes, 17, 1272, 14,30 See also American Carnation Society; .\merlcan Rose Society Dickens and scarlet geranium, 1030 Dilger, Wm.. portrait. 1318 Dimorphotheca, 12.39 Dinner table. See Talde Decorations Dixon. 111.. 468 Dnrner. Fred. Sr. Portrait. 1427 Work. 1427 Dorner. Fred. Jr., portrait. 1368 Dorner. H. B. I'ortralt. 185. 1421 Report as Sec'y S. A. F. at annual con- vention. 186 Work and methods of Fred Dorner. 1427 Dorrance. Benj. Letter on value of united action (S. A. F.i. 1217 HI Dracaenas. Terinlnalls at Robert Craig Co 'a 1"" Wlttbold. Geo. Co.. (;70 Dreer. H. A., establishment. 1135 Duckham. Wm. II. Portrait. 1213 The i>rlvate gardener. 300 Dust laying wUh calcium chloride. 1458 Dutch Bulb Grovvers' Society, awards 30 '>o'' Dutchess County (N. Y.) Horthniltural Society 909 ■ Dynamite for planting, 963 Easter, crimson Ranililei-s for, 1129 Edgebrook, III.. 670 Elberon (.\. J. I Horticultural Society, annual chrysantheniuiu exhibition. 971 Electrical stimulation of plants. 902 I'^lllottla racemosa. SoO Elms. Arnold Arboretum. 3.S0. 430 Golden-leaved, 650 Endive, 428 Englehart. Ont., 1.373 i':riMnnrus Olga*. 224 lOiica (_'avendishiajia. plant. 293 i:iica luelanllicia. 301 I':iioiiymus, 11.04 l-:uro|iean hurticnitiire. 224. 278 305 073 74'> 846. 1141. 12.19. 1403 • • . -. Evans. .lohn A., portrait. l.'!7ll Evansville. Ilul.. 540. 871. 1306 Evergreens, 068 Broad-leaved In New England lO'^S Evolution of flowers, 352 ICxhibitlons. Caleiidar. 10. 64. 198. 254. 304. 356, 406, 458, 506. 022. 675, 720, 778, 848 Fall. 835, 907, 907 Mauagement. 622 Pointers (W. N. Rudd). 719 Reporting. 726 Surfeit of autumn. 304 Experiment stations, value to florists. 772 Exiierlments, culture vs.. 827 Express controversy. 1030 Farenwald, A. • Address at annual meeting American Rose Society. 1423 Portrait. 1309 Rose and carnation show at Detroit 1132 cargo. N. Dak.. 704 Faninhar. J. K. M. L. Horticultural outlook. oil Ferns. 717 Aillantnm Croweannm. 501 .Ailiantum Cuneatum. 562 -Vdiantum Farleyense. new. 561 563 Adiantum Farleyense at A. N. Piersou's o63 .idlautnm hybridum. 560 Adiantums. 560 Fragrant bracken. 561 Growing young stock (W. H. Tanlln) 7 Hybrid, 561 r ,. Nejibrolepls. 345. 560 Nephroleiils at Frank Oeschlin's. 1026 Worms on. 1404 Fertilizers. -Artificial In China. 750 Manufacture. 1320 Festooning. Christmas. 1126 Ficus, new. at Robert Craig Co.'s 123 Fife. L. S., death. 1319 FinU. Mlcliael, portrait. 1376 Firing, early. 557 Flsilier. S. P. Death. 511 Portrait. 610 fislier.^^Peter. carnations Benora and Gorgeous. Fitzpatri'ck. H. M. Gladioli bulb rots. 350 Fhtton. N. P.. portrait. 1(19 Hood. J. P., death. 303 Florists and Gardeners' Club of Rhode Island annual meeting, 1042 Florists' Chibs, meetings. 368 Florists' convention (poem). 297 Florists' Hail Association. Annual meeting. 193 Annual reports. 230. 231 Flower photography, 56 I^lowers. -Affected by personal contact, 304 Evolution, 352 New York's bill, 829 Perfume and color, 1270 Prepared, 1120 When are they fresh? 820 Foley, P. J, ■ Fishing, 56 Portrait, 613. 1139 Portrait and sketch. 1366 Fonta. .1. J., death. 974 Footc Soil Testing Outfit. 1142 Forcing. Experiments, 564 Hot water, 614 Forsvthla, diseased, 1404 F.ut Wortll, Texas. 318. 734 Fottler. Plske. Raw-son Co.. 504 Fox. Chas. A., death. 725 Foy. Patrick, portrait. 162 France, seed cl'ops, 216 Fiederlcton. N. B.. 362. 756 Freeman. Jos. R.. death, portrait, 253 Resolutions, 316 Freeman, Mrs. .los. R.. card. 350 IV Freealae, lli77 Foliage turning brown. 1076 Tubergen. 84 P'reucb beans. 12-12 Fresb flowers. 826 Fruits. Table decoration, a Ornamental In Arnold Arboretum. 276 Fuchsias, 1314 Fuel economy. 830 Fumigation. 1213 Sunlight after, 827 Furnace results. 280 Gage, L. M. Gladiolus: cultural notes, 114 Galai, 1023 Galvlns of Boston. 702 Gardeners. Private (W. H. Duckham). 300 Women. 673 See also National Association of Garden- «r» Gardenias, house. Deerfleld Nurseries. 452 Gardens. Children and, 227 Little Dutch (poem). 1318 Gasser, J. M., Co., establishment. 503 Genistas. 198. 825 Racemosa, 826 George, King, 2 George Robert White Medal of Honor, 90b Geraniums, 398. 1365 Aviator Atwood, registration, 11)82. 1270 Aviator Rogers, registration, 1082, 1270 Daybreak, registration, 1082, 1270 Dr. Wylle, 1270 General Wayne, registration, 1082, 1270 Propagating, 196 Scarlet, and Chas. Dickens. 1030 Sweet scented. 54 Winter blooming, 198 Gerniauy, letter from, 1342 Ghent, plant imports to U. S., 646 Gibson, L., death, 777 Gladioli. 609 Bulb rots (H. M. Fitzpatrlck). 350 Bulbs and flower spikes. C64 ColvlUel, 769 Cultural notes (L. M. Gage), 114 New hybrid. 198 Niagara, 564 Tracy's farm. Wenham. Mass.. 3o3 See also American Gladiolus Society Glass, cleauing oft paint. 1430 Glauber, Emll. sketch, 966 Gorman, T. J., death. 303 Graham. K. L.. portrait, 109 Grand Army badge, floral, 294 Grand Central Palace, N. Y.. 964. 985 Grand Rapids, Mich., 268 Grapes, Culture. 1400 Culture under glass. 302 Table decoration, 54 Grapevines, wild, 162 Grass. Load of timothy seed. 1450 New lawn, 802 Quack, 828 Greenhouser's observations, 826, 1128 Greenhouses. Maintenance and output. 111 On wheels. A. J. Stahelin's eiperiment. 608. 509 Radiating and glailng, 669 See also Heating Greens. Christmas. 1021 Christmas at Chicago. 1178 Grillhortzer, David, portrait, • Ground pine. 1022 Growers, with the, 119, 870. 831, 10.8. 1135. 1316 Gudc, Wm. F.. portrait. 6 Gude-De Shields wedding. 074 H Hill. Insurance, 1142 Wichita storm, 424, 454. 455 Haines, J. B., death, portrait, 611 Halllday. Robt., portrait, IIIO Hallldar, R. J., portrait. 1"7 Hammond. BenJ.. portrait. 1317. lM,'.< Hancock, Augusta. July (poenil. 1 Harp and wreath, by Lubllner & Trinz. till Harrison. Orlando, portrait. 107 Hartford. Conn., 630 Hastings, W, A., sketch and portrait. 118 Haury & Sons' new store, 1284 Hawthorns at Arnold Arboretum, 888 Heacock. Jos., Co. Clbotlums and palms, 121 Establishment, 119 Kentlas, specimen, 119, 120 Phoenix Roebelenli and cocos. 119 Twelve thousand cattleyas. 121 Heaths, 293, 295. 301, 825 Erica Cavendisblana, idant. 295 Erica raelanthera. 301 Heating, 384 Best coal. 1270 Boiler and piping. 458 Early flring, 557 Fuel economy. 830 Furnace results. 2S0 Greenhouse and dwellluK. 1267 Problem. 274 Helnemaun. F. C. novelties. 1104 Heliotrope lacking fragrance. 1216 Hendrlckson. I. S. Address at aniuial meeting American Gladiolus Society, 248 Herb, U,, novelties for 1012. 1394 Hiucheras. SOS I N i:) E X Hill, E. G.. Co. New yellow rose Sunburst. 773 Pompous at Cincinnati flower show. 914 Hltchings cups, 718, 1319 Hison, A. A., death, portrait, 565 Hoerber Bros. Carnation White Enchantress, 834, Chr.Ssanthemums. 833 Establishment. 833 Rose Wllhelmina. 833 White Killaiuey roses, 834 Holidays. See Christmas Holland, bulb growing. 218 Hollv. 1021 Hollyhocks. 294 Hollywood. Cal., 1296 Holmes. Eber, portrait, 1421 Holton, F. H., Iiortralt, 612 Holton & Hunkel Co. Establishment. 1137 White Klllarney roses, 1137 Ilolyoke (Mass.) Florists and Gardeners' Club organized. 1308 Hooker. Sir Joseph, portrait and note of death. 1269 Hopkins. C. 0. Foote Soil Testing Outflt. 1142 Soils. 226 Horticulture. Commercial, and science {C. S. Sargent). 674 Outlook (J. K. M. L. Farquhar). 071 Hot water In forcing. 614 Hughes, Wellington,, death, J030 Hunkel. H. V., portrait, 612 Hyacinths. Roman, 1. 666 Hydrangeas, 53, 64, 557 Arborescens grandlflora, 673 Blue, 113 Hardy. 276 Table decoration. 2 Hydrocyanic acid gas. 1213 Hyeres, the home of violets, 1133, 1134, 1135 Illinois, State Fair, 573 (awards). 617 (display of flowers), 618 (table decorations). 620 (premiums, additional) State Horticultural Society, annual con- vention. 1226 Impatiens Balfourl. 1239 Imports of plants froMi Ghent. 646 Indiana State Florists^ Assocletlon. 847 Indlnnairolls. Ind.. 21, 73 Insect powder. 1052 Insecti.'ides. importation. 534 Insects. Canadian Act, 254 Inspection of nursery stock, federal bill, 1244 International Horticultural Exhibition, London, 1912, announcement. 1265 Iowa, Non-warranty clause sustained, 534 See also Society of Iowa Florists Iowa Seed Co., 830 Pompon chrysanthemums, 8,30 Rockery In show house, 831 Iris. German (E. O. Orpet), 348 McCormlck's. Lake Forest. 111., view. 349 Iron sulphate and dandelion. 228 Irrigation system ("Marketman"). 220 Italian design. 907. 942 Jensen. Thorwald. death, 673 Johnson, C W. Antirrhinums, 667 (_'arnatlon novelties at Detroit, 1429 Carnntlon plants dying, 725 Carnations: average yield, 1076 Carnations: culture after planting. 251. 348 Carnations: growing the second-year, 402 Cjirtiatiuii.-^: ^iuardiiig agriiiist stem rot. 77."i Carnations: planting In tlie houses. 4 Chrysanthemums: e-vhibltlon blooms, 5 Chrysanthemums: feeding. 455 Chrysanthemums: specimen plants for ex- hibition. 401 Chrysanthemums: taking the buds. 299 Exhibits at St. Louis show, 907 Freesia foliage turning brown. 1076 Portrait, 842, 1421 ,l.,hnson, Fred. H.. death. 1319 Johnson. W. W.. & Son, 878 Johnston. Wm. J., portrait, 107 Joliet. 111.. 1036 Thompson r'arnation Co.. 1078 Jones. C. C. New 'V'ear (poem), 1270 July poem (.X. Hancock). 1 K Kansas City, Mo. American Association of Park Superintend- ents. 222 Notes, 794, 1228 Kanst, E. A., prirtralt and note. 1220 Kasting. Wm. F., ilcs, (Nov. 25, 27) 10.->6. (Deo. 2, 4) 1100, (Dec. 9, 11) 1182, (Dec. 16, 181 1142. (Dec. 231 1294. (Dec. 28, 30) 1340. (Jan. 4. 01 1398 Plants, wholesale. New York, Dec. 11. 1141 Primulas. 905. 1074 New, 1141 Propagation, fall, 449 Providence, R. I.. 576 See also Florists' and Gardeners' Club of R. I. Provincial Ilcu-ticultural E.vhibition, 55 Pyfer. A. T., portrait, 1025, 1139 Pyie. Hobt.. portrait, 1421 Pyrctbrums, 54 Quack grass, 828 Racine. Wis., 465 Radi.iting aiul glazing, 609 Radishes, 806 Rabalcy, Robt.. portrait, 1309 Railway Gardening Association. Announcement of annual meeting. 30 Annual meeting. 222 Group at Vaughau's Nurseries. 252 Rain tree. 1403 Ralph. .John, death, 1429 Randoliih & McClements, stork design. 1075 Ranunculus. 450 Rats, destroying. 231 Ravier, Mrs. Lucy, death, 1215 Reeipi'ocitv. See (Canada. Reck, Hen. F.. death, 1209 Red Spider, 900 Refrigeration, 845 Registrations of plants, Oct., 1910. to .\uk. 1911, 187 ReiniJerg, Geo., wrecked greenliouscs, 453 Reinberg, Peter. P.an(|uct. 50 H^t.-iblislinicnt, 1130 Portrait. M iiicbnioiid roses. 1137 Wliite Killarney roses, 113G Wrecked greenhouses, 453 lletail trade (R. Kiftl, 2. 54. 115, 294, 340, 398. 450. 502. 558. 010, 206, 718, 770. 828, 91)0. 902. 1023, 1075, 1120. 1210, 1262. 1314, 1.366 Retarding of i)lauts and flowers (Prof. L. C. torbett), 845 Rhode Islanrl Horticultural Society, annual fall show, 972 Ithubarli, forcing, 1204 Itbus tviiliina, 808 Richards, II. H., 401 Richards, W. C. liortrait, 1213 Riverton. N. J.. 11.35 Robertson, D. A., portrait, 1139 Rochester, N. Y., 1000 ■ Rochester Florists' Association, annual uicct- Ind, 1430 Rockerv at Iowa Seed Co.. 831 Koemer. Frederick, novelties, 746 Roiupcn, Cbas.. death, 1319 Root, Ciias. R.. sketch. 966; portrait, 907 Rosemout (hardens FloAver Store, 4rtO Itoses. American Beauty at Wletor Bros., GIO Basket presented to Queen Mary at Coro- nation. 2. 3 Bordure. 1141 Carrying over two years, 502 Compost, preparing, 772 <-uha, 888 Detroit sliow. general view, 1420 Dormant, 297 INDEX Roses (Continued). Doulde Improved White Killarney, regis- tration, 022. 1270 Ilonble White Killarney, shown by A. N. PiersolJi 835 Early winter culture. 1266 Forcing bvl)rid tea, 1024 Fragrant, 123!) Genevieve Clark, 1458 Genevieve Clark, registration, 56(>, 726 Grafting, 1372 Growing with carnations, 1024 Hugh Dickson, 846 In 'pots, 562 Jacqueminot, with sjtirea, rei)roduction of study l)y Paul de Longpre, 59 Lady Ilillingdon, 297, 1260, 1207 Lady Hillingdon growing at Waban Con- servatories, 296, 1266 Megaclule tuncularis (insect enemy I, 224 Mildew. 1430 Mrs. Jardine at Wietor Bros., 620 New awai-ded medals at Paris, 197 Novelties at Detroit, 1429 Oriole, registration, 560, 916 Outdoor, 717 Pierson, A. N.. Inc., display at Detrtdt show, 1424 Radiance, stealing, 1128 Randiler, 769, 1305 Ramblers, crimson, for Easter, 1129 Rayon d'Or, 840 Riclimond at Peter Reinberg's, 1137 Rugosa, duty, 70O Scented, 840 Seedlings, new. raising, 354 September culture, 503 Summer culture, 6 Sunburst, E. S. Ilill Co.'s. 773 Sunsliiue, registration^. 566. 726 Tree, profitable, 846 Turning the crop, 1024 Tying and thinning, 252 White Killarney at Hoerber Bi-os.. 334 White Killarnev at Holton & Hnnkel Co.'s, 1137 White Killarney at Peter Reinberg's. 1136 \A'ichnioss, 1403 Wilbelniina. at Hoei'ber Bros.. 833 liulil.er from milkweed. 122 Huild, W. N. Portrait, 613 Propagating bench, 228 Some flower show iJoiuters, 719 Snakes. 0. C. 401 St. Louis, Mo. Florists' Club, 18 (picnic), 124 (group at Eamoua Park), 261, 467, 685. 778, 920 Horticultural ' Society, 842, 908, (annual show), 907 (exhibits) Notes, IS, 72. 138. '204. 261, .313. 362, 415. • 467, 521, 376. 031, 085. 737, 789, 870, 929, 986, 1042, 1092, 1140, 1234, 1280. 1328. 1.377, 1433 Salt Lake City, lltab. 12. 1359 Sander & Sous, acalypha hybrids. 454 Sanders-Clarke wedding. 1262, 1203 S.indiford, Chas., portrait, 7 San Francisco, Cal. Notes, 206, 876, 942, 1028, 1194 .See also Pacific Coast Horticultural Society. Sangster. .Tos. Portrait, 7 Window display, 54, 55 Sargent, Prof. (.'. S. Commercial hoi-ticultuie -and science, 674 Sauer. Hen. A., death, 1319 Scale on palms, 1264 Scent. 1270 Roses, 846 Schizanthus. 4ijl, 8.34 School gardens. Eaiiy. 1374 London. 840 Report at S. A. F. annual convention. 404 Scbroeter. Hugo, portrait, 1308 Science, horticulture and (C. S. Sargent). 074 Scott. Walter. Portrait, 1139 White crcgo asters, 455. 456 ■ Scribner, E. A., portrait, 1308 Sedalia, Mo., 728 Seed bill (H. R. 14483). 1178. USD Seed bill (H. R. 17257), 1451 .'-'eed crop, low vitality of 1911, 1392 Seed growing notes. 590 Seed testing laboratories. 998 Seed testing Laboratory for the trade. 580 Seed trade notes, .30, 84. 1.54, 210, 270, 322, 374, 424, 476, 534. 580. 644. 094. 740. 802. 878. 938, 998, 1052, 1102, 1178, 1238, 1290, 1340, 1392, 1450 Seeds. Better, 1104 California legislation. 1310 German guarantee. 1342 Gnvernmentj 216, 1102 Hard. 476 Individual culture of stock. 1290 Laws against no\ilc. 374 Vine injury, Colo.. 998 Selling the stock. 1209 Sctni cvergl'een slu-ubs. 1058 Sliale. sul]thate of ammonia from. 1138 Shenandoah, la.. 728 Sliepberd's crook, floral. 010 Shi]>l.ing goods. 1128 Sliower l)ouqiu'ts. See imder Bouquets. VOL. XXXVII .Siiruhs. I'or pots and boxes. 068 Harmony in planting native, 62 Kew, rare, 808 Late highly colored. 944 Native (10. BolUngerl. Iii20 Semi-evergreen. 1058 Sim, Wm., 208 Growing sweet peas under glass, 298 Siou.x City, la., 91 Sniitli. C. N., letter on non-warranty clause. 1178 Smith. Elmer -D. Address at annual meeting Chrysanthemum Society of America, 844 Chrysanthemums and their culture, 614 Chrysanthemums, early. 669 Chrysanthemums; why blooms wilt. 724 New pompon chrysanthemimi Helen New- berry, 1212 Portrait, 013 Smith. Elmer 1)., & Co. Chrysanthemum Christy Mathewson. 830 ( hrvsauthemum Naomah, 837 Establishment, 831 Seedling chiysanthemums. 832 Smitli & Fetters Co., wedding decoration, 1262 1263 Smyth. W. J.. Christmas display, 1205 Soap nut, 114 Society of American Florists. .\ltben registration. 622. 1270 Annual convention, judges' report, 193 Annual convention, preliminary programme. Annual convention, Baltimore, Md.. pro- ceedings. 181, 245 Annual convention, visitors, 194, 247 Appointees' portraits, 1317 Begonia registration, 123, 198, .512, 674 Bowling at annual convention, 194, 195 Cannas, registration, 1082, 1270 Floral arrangements at the convention, considerations, 115 Geraniums, registration, 1082, 1270 Groups at Baltimore, 246, 247 Life niendiersbip badge, 246 Officers, election, 193, 246 President's message, appointees, 1317 Reiiort of the pathologist (H. H. Whetzel), 349 Report on school gardens. 404 Roses, registration. 566. 022. 726. 916. 1270 Trade exliibition at convention. 12S. 194 Value (letter from B. Diu'rance), 1217 Society of Iowa Florists, 363 Soil. Hopkins. C. G., on. 226 Renovation. 253, 428 Testing color, 846 Testing outfit, worthless, 1142 U. S. Dept. of Agriculture teachings, 226 Solanum capsicastrum Melvlnl, 1129 South Africa's emblematic plant, 1403 .Southern Nurserymen's Association, annual con- vention. 328 Southern pine beetle, 540 Spinach, 220 Greenliouse, 1346 Spir.-ea Japonica, 770 Sprays, floi-al. Antirrhinum. 398 Arranging. 346 Stahelin, A. J. Greenhouses on wheels. 508. 509 Prize winning carnation arrangement. 1420 Stamford, Conn, See Westchester aud Fairfield, etc. Stealing names, 1128 Stephens Bros., fields of lilies, Bermuda. 403 Stevia, 190, 820 Store ai)poarances, 718 Storennrn, qnalifications, 558 stork design, 1075 strawberries. Small pots for forcing. 160 Soil, 88 Stumpp. Geo. M. Basket filled with ericas, daphne and ferns with gnome. 1130 Basket of lilac, cattleyns, etc., 1127 Box filled with ericas and daphne, 1128 . Box filled with ericas, azaleas" aud cycla- mens. 1 131 Decorated tub filled with Otaheite oranges, crotons and ferns, 1132 Partridge berry novelty, 1126 Sewing basket filled with ericas and be- gonia Gloire do Lorraine, 1129 Sturgeon Bay, Wis., 802 Suit case, floral. 502, 503 Sullivan, ,T. F. Autouiohile delivery car, 4 Portrait, 1309 Sulpiiate of annnonia from .shale, 1138 Sumach, staghorn, 808 Summer boai'dei'S. 502 Summer flowers in Chicago stores, 39S Sunderln-uch. August, death and portrait. 125 Smiftowers. 1174 Sweet iieas, 345, 449 Bonks on cultlu'c. 254 Christmas Pink at Wm. Sim's, 298 Dunlex Si)encer, 1340 Earliest of All. at Wm. Sim's. 298 Flor<'nce Denzer. at Wm. Sim's. 299 (Jroenbrook at Wm. Slm'8. 298 Mrs. C. II. Totty. at Wm. Sim's, 299 Mulching and watering. 299 Prize of £1000 awarded. .565 •Sim. Wm.. on growing under glass. 298 Winter blooming, best. 298 See also National Sweet Pea Society: Na- tional Sweet Pea Society of Englaud Svuionds. Thos. B.. portrait, 1317 Svracu.sc, N. Y".. 1(100 vol.. xxxvir Tnbb, n. S.. (Icnth, 1215 Table ilpcorntlons. Aniprlcaii Heuiity roses. l:j()t^. Boston show. 102.^ Biiilesnuilil's table. ISCG Knilt. ."! Grape. 54 Ilvilraiipeas. 2 li.-.l pol>l>y. M Smniner (A. K. Klimder). 2, .'it Tnn-vtowu Il..rtlfultural Soclet.T. S.'iS Violets, l:tr,(! While- Ti..nrt Illy. 54 Vi-llow tulips anrl fieesla. 1.1l5fi Tn.-oina. Wash., 7.1.5, I'M. 040. lllft. !2nR. l.WO Tnlli.it, .John, portrait. 100 Taplln. Stephen, death. OlO; portrait. 01.=; Taplin. W. H. Carnations: planting in the younR sto.-k. 3 rarnations: syrlnKlng and fcertine, 1070 Carnations; syrinpinp and ventilation, 401 Ferns: growing yonnff stock. 7 Nephrolepls and adiantinns, 5tl0 Palms: snmnier ciiltnre, 122 Tariff. Committee report, aunnal convention. S. A. F.. 102 Tarrvtown Iloi-ticnltural Society. Aninial fall exhibition. 8.S,S .\nnnal meetinc 1386 Meeting Nov. 17. lOo.'! rierson. F. R.. Co.'s display of roses. 830 Table decoration. 838 Taylor. F. W.. appointment, portrait, ii4 Teller. Sidney .\. Playgrovmds for tlie city chilli, 724 Torre Haute, Ind. Morists' Club 35.T (oiitiug emupl. 374 (outing) Notes, 374. 1.344 TeiH'el Bros.. 4.^14 Thanksgiving In Chicago, 1075 Tllonipson Carnation Co. Establishment. 1078 Uos.> rink Knchantress. 1078 White Wonder. 1078 Tomatoes. American in England. 648 Christmas. 042 Cutlery corroded by. 278 Seed oil. 1403 Spraying. 7."i0 Spring. 1308 Toronto, Ont.. 413. 876, 1053, 1070, 1215 Totty. Chas. IT, Portrait. 843. 1317 Warning against swindler, 356 Towner. J. L. . portrait. 107 Towns. T. R.. roses in Cuba. 888 Tracv. B. H.. gladioli farm, group of Boston florists at, 353 Traendly. F. H.. portrait. 1421 Traendly. Mrs. F. H.. portrait. 248 Trees. Australia's tallest. 212 Native (E, Bollinger). 62. 1026 Planting in Australia. pri7ps, llOS , Trepel, C. C. wagons in Brooklyn. 1214 Tri-City Florists' Club. Si. 207. 466. 7o4. 1.362 Tub of Otaheite oranges, erotons and ferns, by Oen. M. Stnmpp. 1132 Tulips. 307. 1313 "Coming blind." 254 narwin, oricin, 322 Disease, 476 Earliest Howering. 846 Outside. 769 Tuxedo Horticultural Society, 436 (outing i. 456 (group at outing) u U. S. Department of Agricnlt\u-e. Bureau of Soils. 226 Secretary's report. 1140 Seed purity and germination. 374 United States Express Co.. 1030 I N D K X Valentine. .1. A. Address at annual meeting .Vmericnu Car- nation Society. 1418 Portrait. 1308 Vallota hybrid. 840 Van Antwerp, c;.. death. 1215 Vases. ('alias and umhrella palm. 827 l.llics and stocks. 1314, 1.315 Vaughan. .T. C. Portrait. 613 Portrait \vith W. F. Kasting at Baltimore. .507 Vaughan. Leonard U.. portrait and sketch. 1451 Vaughan's (Jreenhonses and Nurseries. 137. 1070 Beffonia Glory of Cincinnati. 1079 (Cyclamens. 1070 Vegetable (Growers' Association of America, .iu- nual convention. .'j38, 522 Vegetable marrows. 1002 Vegetables. Cliristmas crops. 886 Planting fall crops. 326 ITnderground farming. 1242 Watering, 274 Winter crops. 274 Viburnums at Arnold Arboretum. 36 Vilmorin-Audrieux & Co.'s noyeltios. 1238 Vinca rosea. 1314 Vincent. Richard. Jr. Announcement of S, A. F. convention. 58 Message to S. A, F,, 1317 Portrait. 107. 182. 1317 Vini-ent. R.. Jr.. & Sons Co. CJrepnhouses, entrance. 188 Plant bedding. 180 Vine seed injtu'y. 008 Vines retaining foliage in autumn. 1004 Violets. 203. 501. 717 Christmas. 1134 Culture. 120. 4.55 Frames. 121 Houses. 770 llyeres. France. 1133. 11.34. 1135 w Waban Conservatories, rose Lady Hillingdon. 206. 297 'SVagner. C. M., portrait. 107 Waite, W. H. Hardy perennials in landscape work. 402 Perennial phlox. 347 WallHowers. 345 Wanoka Greenhouses, carnation Rainbow, 1076. 1077. 1316 Ward. Ralph M.. & Co., "Btilb Talks," 8 Washington. D. C. Florists' Club. 0 (officers' portraits). 15(). 944. 1140 Notes. 12, 1.56. 210. 316. 41S. 524, 592. 650 684 740, 780. 847, 044, 990. 1034. 1081. 1140, 1214, 12S4, 1322, 1376. 1462 Watcvhury, Conn,, 871 ^^'atc^nlelon and eoxcombs. 204 Watson. Geo. C. dinner, portrait, 616 Waukfgau. 111., 511 Wiinkesha. Wis.. 472 Weildiug decorations. Autumn, ballroom. 610 .\utumu, church and home (A, E. Klunder). 450 Church, by Smith & Fetters Co.. 1262. 1203 Dresden e'mWematic (A. E. Klunder). 666 I.nnge. A., 962. 963 Wedriug. Frank, death. 1373 Welch. E. S. portrait. 1268 Welch. Patrick. Portrait. 190 Reciprocity with Canada. 101 Welch. P, B.. portrait. 107 Wendland & Keimel. automobile party. 4 Westchester and Fairfield Horticultu»-al So- ciety, 01 (outing I. 210. 480. 681. 8.39 (an- nual show). 12("»6 (annual meeting I Western Association of Nurserymen, annual meeting. 1268. 1348 VII Western Dahlia and Gladiolus Association. .\dJourned initial uieeting. 512 Announcements of adjourned meetings, 458. 5.^ Paudanns Veltchii and Kentias fi,2 Wittcrstaetter. Richard, portral_t, liil Woodwai-d Geo. M.. death. 777 . Worcester (Mass.) County Horticultural Socie- ety 684 (fall exhibiti. 871 (annual meet- ing). 972 (annual chrysanthemum show) Work aiid rest (poem). 249 Worshipful Company of Gardeners, i Wreaths, Christmas. 112n Christmas (A. E. Muuder) 1023 Roses on easel, by "i'^uns *, ,?'"S<'"*- "';' Standing (and harp) by Lublmer & Trinz, Wright.^ Montague C. 916; portrait. 966 Yacht dinner decoration. 294 Yonlcers (N. Y.) Horticultural Society. 806. 1112 Y'oung .Tolin. portrait. 183. 1213 i-Sung & Nugent, wreath of roses on easel. 1367 Zanesville. 0,. 810 Zenobia speciosa. 701) Zimmerman. Chas.. death, iii Zinnia elegans h.ybrida variegata. 1141 Zweifel, Nic. Carnations. 1316 Establishment. 1316 RmErica is "the Prow af ths L'essel; there may be mare comfort Amidships, but we are the £rst to touch Unknown Seas," Vol. XXXV 11. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, JULY 29, 1911. No. 1208 TheMerican Florist Twenty-Sixth Vear. Copyrisrht. 1911. by American Florist Company Entered as Second-Class Matter Nov, U, 1891. at the Post OfEce at Cbicaso. Illinois. under act of March 3, 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address: Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription. United States and Mexico. $1.00 a year; Canada. $2.00: Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August. 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co..4'(0S. Deaiborn St. Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— Geo. Asmus. Chicago. President: Richard Vincent. Jr.. Baltimore. Md,. Vice- Pres.: H. B. Dorner. Urbana, 111.. Sec'y; Wm. F. Kasting. Buffalo. N, Y., Treas. Annual Convention at Baltimore. Md.. August 15-18, 1911. AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Next meeting and exhibition at Baltimore, Md. August 15 18. 1911. I. S. Hendrickson, Floral Park. N. Y. President; L. Merton Gage. Orange, Mass.. Secretary. RAILWAY GARDENING ASSOCIATION. Next meeting at Chicago. August 15-18. 1911. P.atrick Foy, Roanoke, Va., President: J. E. , Butterfikld. Lee's Summit. Mo., Secretary and Treasurer, July. Spires of swinging bell-flow'rs, drifts of rosy phlox, Pinks in splce-sweet clusters, softly-'color'd stocks. Blue-flam'd larkspur torches splendid 'gainst the sky — Ah! That's Summer's pageant, ah! that's sweet July. Magic beds of poppias, roses rich and rare, Roses darkly damask, roses ev'rywhere. Roses tossing gold-cups with the wind on high — Ah! That's pomp of Summer — ah I that's sweet July. Hollyhocks most stately, silken-bloom'd and sweet. Freakish pansy faces smiling at their feet, Sweet-peas pois'd like fairies, forth at dusk to fly — Ah! That's Summer's wonder — ah! that's sweet July. i Lilies of Our Lady pale and cool as snow, Lavender nil blue mists, herbs In order'd row, Songs at dusk and dawning, soft airs steallne by— Ah! That's Summer's zenith, best-belov'd July! — AuffUBta Hancock In the London News. SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Pansles. For winter blooming the seed of pan- sies should he sown early. Procure a strain of seed that will produce large flowers, and unless they are to be grown in considerable quantities mixed colors are to be preferred. To obtain plants enough for winter blooming it will be better to plant the seed in flats and place them in a cool shady location in the house, where they are much more easily cared for than out in the open. If such a location is not to be had they can be sown in a cold frame and a sash that is quite heavily shaded placed over them until the plants begin to grow. As soon as large enough they should be planted In a cold frame until the bench is made ready, about the middle of September, In the house. The soil for winter grow- ing should be good, and of the richest, in order to obtain large flowers, and the house in which they are planted should be maintained at a cool tem- perature, about 45 degrees at night after settled fall and winter weather commences. Pansies are not, as a rule, troubled much with insect pests, but sometimes in the fall in the houses they are attacked by green fly and they are quickly checked in their growth if the aphis gets a good hold upon them. A careful watch should be maintained and if they are found to be infested with aphis constant spray- ing with nicotine solutions will keep the insects down. Office Housecleanlng. Nearly all growing establishments at the present day have what is termed the ofiice. and during the busy season, in many places, but little attention 1^ given to keep it in a tidy condition. Now is the time, after the carnations are housed and before the fall work commences, to have a thorough clean- ing up of the oflice and workroom and get them in readiness for the coming season. Get all the papers filed away in proper shape and fix up all accounts as far as possible, and thereby get rid of much of the worry and trouble. Clean up the workroom and gi*e it a clean coat of paint, and straighten out the supplies. If the stock of baskets has grown dirty get a little gold paint and give tliem a coat of this, which will certainly make them more attractive than the dingy supplies too often seen hanging on the walls or standing around. The florist too seldom appre- ciates how the customer likes to trade in a clean, up-to-date place, and often endeavors to excuse the dirty appear- ance by remarking, "It is impossible where so much dirt is handled to keep the place clean." Such a one is only fooling himself. The present-day cus- tomer, of whom many are ladies, know better; they see other places that are kept neat and clean, and they cannot be imposed upon with such tales. Now is the time to get everything ship- shape for the fall and winter trade. Roman Hyacinths. The first bulbs to arrive will be the Roman hyacinths, and everything should be in readiness to properly care for them as soon as received. When the cases arrive the bulbs should be placed in a cool, dry place; if packed in bags they should be spread out either in flats or shallow boxes and placed wliere they will neither be -too moist or yet in too dry and warm a location. While it is too early to plant for the winter blooming, still a succes- sion of plantings may be made every week until cool weather, when the bal- ance can be planted up. Almost any soil will grow bulbs successfully, but fine results are obtained with soil that has been thrown out from the carna- tion or rose benches and has laid out over winter to allow it to sweeten a little. Where a fall pot plant is wanted a few of the hyacinth bulbs can be planted in bulb pans, but in growing for cut flowers flats are to be preferred, for they are much more eco- nomically handled and do not require as much care. In planting the bulbs cover the bottom of the flats with about an inch of soil, placing the bulbs on this quite closely together, yet not touching, as can be done with other bulbs. The flat should then be filled with soil, which should be packed be- tween the bulbs with the ends of the fingers. They should then be given a good watering, enough to wet the soil all the way through and settle It 2 The American Florist. July jp, around the bulb. The flats should be placed outside and covered to the depth of about three inches with sand or coal ashes or something that will lie close enough to prevent drying out. A label should be placed at the end with the date of planting, so that the sev- eral* plantings will be kept separate and can be readily moved into the houses. In four to six weeks they should be well enough rooted to bring them into the house, where they can be placed under a bench until they begin to throw up their flowering spikes. Delphiniums. This perennial has beconie quite a popular cut flower for summer use and is very decorative and showy. Those that have a stock can increase the plants of the better varieties by pro- pagation at this time. When the plants bloom those that produce the best spikes and are of the best colors should be marked. After the blooms are cut the small growths that break from the stem are very easily rooted. Pre- pare a bed in a shaded frame and insert the cuttings, watering heavily when first put in. They will need fre- quent syringing during the hot weather and wiil root in three to four weeks, when they can be either potted or planted in a frame where they can be given attention. As soon as well estab- lished they can be planted in their per- manent location, but should be given a little protection during the first win- ter by throwing a little old straw or some such material over them. Asparagus Baskets. There is always a good call for hanging baskets of Asparagus Spren- geri and there is nothing more decora- tive in a store or greenhouse than these beautiful baskets when well put up and when they are growing nicely. The young 3-inch stock will make nice bas- ket work. The wire basket frame should be of good size, eight inches in diameter at least. Line the outside with green sheet moss, which makes a much better appearance than spaguum, and then fill with good rich soil and plant the young plants in this. The basket, after planting, should be placed in a warm, moist house to encourage rapid growth; a house with a tempera- ture_ such as palms are grown in is about right. They should be fre- quently syringed, and as soon as the long fronds have made a good growth they can be removed to lighter and cooler quarters. Anemone Japonlca. One of the most useful perennials for ihe fall is the Anemone Japonica. It blooms at a time when flowers are very scarce, and if planted where it can be protected from the early frosts will produce quantities of bloom that can be made of use in all classes of floral work. The successful blooming of this plant depends much upon its summer culture. If the season is dry it will require con- stant watering, in fact, a good soaking. It is a good plan to place the hose in a bed of this and let the water run until the ground is thoroughly wet, and do this as often as may be required. It will amply repay in the long, strong shoots that will be produced in the fall full of blooms. The florist not possessing a good stock of this beauti- ful perennial should procure some of it a;id plant a bed for fall cutting. THE RETAIL TRADE Condncted bv Robt. Kift. Philadelphia, Pa. Tbe Coronation Bouquet. The coronation l_iouquet pi'esented to Queen Mary by the Worshipful Com- pany of Gardeners consisted of car- nations of the variety Hermoine. The flowers used in the coronation bou- quet, and also in the other, which was presented to her Majesty for the state procession, were magnificent speci- mens, excellently arranged by Piper's, florists, Bayswater. Queen Mary was also pleased to accept from the Com- pany of Gardeners a basket of car- nations which we illustrate, which consisted of white and pink seedling varieties raised by Charles Blick, Hayes Nurseries. Her Majesty be- stowed her own name on the pink seedling and that of King George on the white variety. The gold basket, modeled from that which figures in the arms of the company, was made by Messrs. Elkington. — The Gardeners' Chronicle. National RoseSoclety's Gift to Queen Mary. The magnificent basket of roses which we illustrate, was presented to Queen Mary on the occasion of her coronation by the members of the Na- tional Rose Society. Members were invited to contribute blooms, and in response to the invitations flowers Rose, Mrs. A. Waddell and Goldfinch. On a card was written, "As a mark of loyal gratitude from rosarians of the British Isles." A somewhat similar liasket was also presented by the Na- tional Rose Society to Queen Alexan- dra. The work of arranging the flow- ers was entrusted to R. F. Felton, of Felton «& Sons, Florists, Hanover •Square, whose abilities as floral artists are well known. So many roses were contributed that Mr. Felton was able to send several hundred blooms to the various London hospitals. — The Gar- deners' Chronicle. Summer Table Decorations. HYDRANGEAS. An oblong flat basket on which the mass is not banked too high, covered with clusters of pink hydrangeas is very showy and attractive, when com- bined with white roses. Place the roses at intervals between the hydran- gea flowers, allowing them to extend considerably above the hydrangeas. Around the stem of the roses and ex- tending from the flowers fasten rose leaves in such a manner as to make it look like a green collar. This, if daintily arranged, is effective and pretty. Finish the edge of the basket with the leaves of the hydrangea, making a scarf of the leaves to lie flat on the table on either side; on the ob- long side, a touch of pink could be added to this scarf by making a bor- BASKET OF CARNATIONS KING GEORGE AND QUEEN MARY PRESENTED TO THE QUEEN OF ENGLAND BY THE WORSHIHI'-UL COMPANY OF GARDENERS. Reproduced from the Gardeners' Chronicle. were sent from all parts of the British Isles. They were arranged in a basket to a height of eight feet, nearly 3,000 blooms being employed. The principal varieties utilized were Rayon d'Or, Kd- ward Mawley, Danae (probably the first time these three new varieties have been used in a decoration of this kind), Juliet, Lady Hilligdon, Lyon der of pink hydrangeas. Pink roses can also be used effectively instead of white. The blue hydrangeas as outlined above combined with the passion flower instead of roses is excellent. Maiden hair should be used in this ar- rangement to harmonize with the daintiness of the passion flower. tgir. The American Florist. Three passion flowers witli maiden hair fern tied with soft satin ribbon the shade of the lilue Iiydr:m«eas is good. A KBCORATION OK KltlLl. As everyone looks to something cool- ing as well as effective durins the tor- rid days the simple yet iirdty sug- gestion would be to take four good square pieces of ice. If the table is round, chip off the edges at the end to make the blocks of ice rounding; if the table is oblong, have the two pieces of ice which extend Un^thwise, longer than the side pieces. A good size place should be left in the center in which a cluster of electric lights covered with green catgut may be placed. On the top of eacli Mock of ice place large green leaves of hot liouse grapes and on these arrange bunches of dark hot house grapes in an artistic way. allowing tlieir rough stems or branches to extend above the fruit. Of course these blocks of ice have lo be placed on tins to which drainage is attached. Around the ice arrange large blue pond lilies, using their foli- age for a background on the table. This arrangement should be somewhat higher on the outer center of Ice gradually lowering to each corner where it should l)e finished with a rounded flat effect on table; This to be the garnishing for each corner. The large grape leaf could be effectively used under each corner group of blue pond lilies. If a chandelier is available above the table, arrange grape leaves with small tendrils around it using bunches of the fruit to fall in iiretty groups over the table. .\. E. Ki.uxder. Diseased Phlox. Ed. American Fi,ni!iST : I mail you spikes of phlox Miss Lin- gard on which the leaves turn brown and the stem dies. We ha\e a 25-foot row, this being the second year from field grown clumps. Last year, to some extent, and this year to a much greater extent, have the plants been affected after blooming began. Last year the height of the row was practically uni- form, this season a few of the plants refused to grow to the usual height. The phlox is at the back of a bed in which Coreopsis lanceolata, Stokesia cyanea, and zinnias thrive. Will you advise us as to the probably cause and suggest treatment'.' Cutting back se- verely, liming and a mulch of cow manure have been suggested. Michigan. R- I- L. If, as seems probable, judging by the specimens of Phlox Miss Lingard sent they are diseased, and this has re- curred in greater degree this year, the obvious remedy is to dig up and destroy the affected plants at once. Also as soon as it is safe to do so, plant the remainder in another portion of the garden, this can be done as soon as the plants are out of bloom if well watered at the time. We confess that this affection is new to us, and with plant diseases it is best where it can be done to take radical measures, for dosing with either lime or manure would not help matters much, it will be well to treat newly planted liealthy pieces liberally as to manure and en- able these to resist disease. This par- ticular phlox is usually so very healthy there should be no ditEculty in saving those that are not already affected. E. O. Orpet. BASKET OF ROSES PRESENTED TO QUEEN MARY BY THE NATIONAL ROSE SOCIETY OF ENGLAND. Rc'prodmed Irom lli.- Gardener-' Chronule. THE CARNATION. Planting: in the Young: Stock. The exlremtly hot weather of the past two or three weeks has put the finishing touch on the old stock of car- nations, gradually reducing the size of the flowers until there is little left, and at the same time encouraging the red spiders, thrips and other pests that all do their respective parts towards low- ering the quality. But with the school commencements over, the June wed- dings a matter of history, and a large portion of the flower-buying public away from home, there is not much demand for carnations, and the sooner the old plants are out, the benches emptied and refilled, and the young stock planted in, the better it will be for all concerned. The emptying of the benches entails much labor, but is a work of necessity, even in July, and the removal of the soil is only one portion of the work, the repairing and cleaning, then white- washing the interior of the benches, and finally the refilling with good soil, and when space enough has gone through this annual housecleaning to give room for a start, then the fresh stock is lifted from the field, protected as much as possible from sun and wind, and replanted just as rapidly as circumstances will permit. It is at this period that the question ,,1 shaking off the soil or of leaving a ■4.iod ball of earth arises in the mnids ot .some growers, and this is a question that must be settled in accordance The American Florist. July 29, with the conditions under which the stock is grown. If the soil in the field is heavy and hard, the plants will need a fair ball, but if the soil be light and sandy the plants will make more roots and will transplant more readily than those from the heavy soil, even though the greater portion of the field soil should fall off. But it is no more rea- sonable to expose the entire root sys- tem of a carnation plant to the sun and air than it is to serve any other plant or shrub in that manner, and personally I prefer to have the roots covered with a reasonable ball of earth at the time of transplanting. With proper attention to ventilation and plant food to cover a season of ten to eleven months. Shallow cultivation between the plants is beneficial in al- lowing the soil to be aerated more freely, and at the same time allows the water to get through more evenly. After the plants are established, spraying with fungicides and insecti- cides is in order at regular intervals, and thus the round of work goes on from season to season. W. H. Taplin. Planting: in the Houses. The time for planting the field plants into the houses is now drawing near and a week or ten days will find this AUTOMOBILE PARTY AT WENDLAND & KEIMEL'S, ELMHURST, ILL. Messrs. Wendland and Kcimel. .1. Cassidy and Phil. Foley in the Automobile. moisture such plants seldom fail to re-establish themselves in a short period. Frequent spraying for the first four or five days after the plants are brought in helps much in their recov- ery from the shock of transplanting, the frequency of this operation de- pending much upon the weather, it being sometimes necessary to spray four or five times a day for a few days, while at other times two spray- ings may carry the plants through nicely. The main thing to keep in mind is the fact that the object is to keep the foliage cool and moist, and not to get the soil soggy. It is a very simple proposition, but requires the ex- ercise of common sense, .just as many other plant growing problems do. A light shading on the houses at this season not only adds greatly to the comfort of those working in them, but also helps the newly planted stock, for the ventilators have to be kept rather low for a few days, but just as soon as the plants show that the roots are working the ventilation should be in- creased. Staking and tying should begin as soon as the first crop of weeds is cleared out, for it does not benefit the plants to lie around on the surface of the soil, apart from the lack of neat- ness that is noted where plants are thus neglected. Keep the surface of the soil free from weeds at all tiines, for a good crop of weeds simply means the loss of a certain portion of plant food from the soil, and with but five Inches of soil in the benches there is not likely to be any great overplus of very iinportant work in full swing. About the first thing that comes to our mind in this connection is what about the plants out in the field? Are they in the best condition for planting? Which means have the weeds been kept down so that the plants are good and hard and not soft from being covered up with the weeds; also has the work of keeping the shoots pinched back been followed up closely so that the plants are now well-branched, vigor- ous stock. If the shoots have got lengthened out and another pinching is necessary do the work while the plants are in the field and let them remain out another week before bringing them into the house, it is much better to do this than bring them in with buds and long growths on them. The same with plants that have been smothered up with weeds, the growths are so very soft that they have difficulty in start- ing up root action again. In both cases it is best to leave them out a little longer to get into condition. Bringing in the soil and getting it into condition to receive the plants is the first work, presuming that the re- pairing and cleaning has been attended to, also all the cracks inside the benches being treated to a thorough coat of lime wash. The next ques- tion is covering up the large cracks in the bottom of the bench and still re- tain plenty of drainage, several dif- ferent kinds of material are used for this purpose; strips of sod that have been cut several days and left laying in the sun to kill the grass is used quite extensively, and when placing it on turn the grass side down. Leaves that have been stored up from last fall are also good for this purpose, and if the soil is very rough the coarse part can be spread over the bottom of the benches and the finer soil on top. Many growers used a well-rotted prepared horse manure at the bottom of the benches to prevent the soil sifting through, this is good also as extra nourishment for the plants later on. We now come to one of the most im- portant questions of all, which is that of the soil, the grower who has a spe- cially prepared compost pile has only to bring it into the benches first seeing that it is thoroughly pulverized, but many others have to mix the soil at the ends of the houses or in the field after a fresh ploughing. In these cases well-rotted live stable manure should be added, one part to four of soil. The work of getting in the soil is very tedious and hard, especially during very hot weather. Enough help should be used to push it along as fast as pos- sible, but first of all do not forget a good thick mud shade on the glass, which makes it more comfortable for those working inside, beside being nec- essary for the newly planted carna- tions. Fill in the benches even full, so that after a slight firming down the depth of soil is about five inches. We NEW AUTO DELIVERY CAR OF J. F. SULLIVAN, DETROIT, MICH. igii. The American Florist. Wills & Segar, C Florists & Bouquetists, BY ROYAL WARRANTS TO :) - - • AND - • • ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THt FIRM. Onslow Crescent, Onslow Square, SOUTH KENSINGTON, Palm Growing Establishment: HAMMERSMITH. T...-ONC r.,.. {*^%7- J^eVa Telegrams: losculo. London." S.W. ]^^i(l-'v«--*-'^ fes "^ <»<='«<> ' ^G A-a;. --'!*»afc- ,5v-'^«.X^--^A-«--<-'<=>-^ •OWS THAT FOR 'IGH ? give the surface of the soil a light dressing of fine bone meal, mixing it in with the hands or a three tined hoe, after this the beds are leveled off and are now in condition to receive the plants. The digging of the plants is a part of the work that should be entrusted to an experienced man only, one who is careful enough to preserve all the roots possible, and others should fol- low up the digger closely, putting the plants into flats deep enough for them to stand upright and get them out of the wind and sun as quickly as pos- sible. The question sometimes comes up whether to lift the plants while the weather is dry or wait for a rain before doing it, but we have found it best to plant during dry weather, even if we have to wet the plants down a little before digging or dipping the roots in water directly after being dug. The plants after a dry spell are good and hard in tissue and root action is quicker after planting than if trans- ferred during wet weather. The work of planting in the benches is the most particular job of all, see that the roots are spread out evenly, do not plant any deeper than the plant has been growing in the field, leaving a slight basin directly around each plant so that it can be watered at the plant only without wetting the whole of the soil in the bench. After the planting is finished and everything is cleaned up in the house the temperature should be held a little close for a few days until the roots begin to get hold of the soil, but do not carry this to the extreme and run up the temperature to an excessive point. Continual light mistings or sprayings will have to be given the first few days to prevent the plants wilting, but guard against getting the soil over wet. C. W. Johnson. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Exhibition Blooms. Early in the month of July may be considered as one of the critical peri- ods in the life of the plants being grown for exhibition cut blooms. The growth has now attained a good size and the wood of the early propagated stock is getting ripe and woody, many of the varieties are continually bud- ding, which is altogether too early to do anything with them as regards se- lection for bloom; consequently the important point is to see that the work of removing these early buds, and that of pinching out the side shoots is followed up closely, so as to en- courage growth and vigor to produce good strong buds for taking in Au- gust. To do this work right, so that it will redound to the best advantage for the plants and blooms, requires considerable judgment and care. The growths, as they now appear, are a center bud with a growth shoot on each side, one a little above the other, at the apex of the plant. In removing these growths the proper way is to start at the top so that in case of the top one being accidentally broken, while performing the work, you still have another below to fall back upon. In the first place remove the center bud and then select the strongest of the side growths to go on to growth again. Most experts claim that finer blooms can be grown from the second growth than from the top one, but my experi- ence in this respect is that when the disbudding is followed up closely, there is very little difference — providing the top shoot is good and plump — but if the rubbing out of the growths is de- layed and the growth becomes ex- tended, the top shoot is liable to lengtnen out and get spindly quicker than the second one and thus will bud up in a very short while, before a reasonable amount of growth has taken place. The exhibition stock should be given regular feedings from now on once every week or ten days, it is best for the feeding at this early stage to be in the form of top-dressing — a very light sprinkling of Clay's fertilizer scratched into the surface of the beds or pots will benefit the plants greatly, but this fertilizer must not be used in large doses, particularly in hot weather, or it will kill the roots, it being highly concentrated, and if applied too liber- ally, the plant cannot assimilate it. A sprinkling of fine bone followed up in about a week with a dressing of pul- verized sheep manure is also good for a change of feed. While the grower of exhibition stock expects when he starts out to feed liberally and push tho plants to the limit, even at the ex- pense of a few abnormal flowers, but to be successful he must know his plants and feed them according to their present conditions and requirements. The nature of the soil which the plants are growing in is also an important factor, one year it may be that the soil will be particularly suitable to the plants' growth and they will respond better than in other years, though as far as we could make it the elements of the soil were the same. "We have had this experience several times and con- clude that the condition of the compost pile at the time of preparing has some- thing to do with it, if the soil gets a good wetting through to give the man- ure a chance to work properly and thoroughly incorporate the whole, the plants will start off and attain a vigor of growth which they are unable to do in soil that has laid dry from the time of mixing. These conditions ought to The American Florist. July 2g, be studied out and taken into consider- ation. Wiien a plant is forcing lots of growth and vigor into itself, don't try to push things too hard by heavy feed- ing, aim rather to supplement the pres- ent favorable conditions by steady mod- erate feeding. If the plants do not respond as they should to the treat- ment now being given, it may be a good move to examine tlie condition of the soil, which, if in a light spongy condition seldom is favorable to vigor- ous plant growth, and a good pounding down with a pounder may materially help matters quite a lot. During this very hot weather the plants require an abundance of water and ample syringings, and while syr- inging pay particular attention to the under side of the foliage, this is where the red spider gets a foothold and a good force of water is the best means of keeping them down. Continual sprayings with nicotine preparations, r.i rid tlie plants of aphis must be given right along, and even after the plants are comparatively clean the sprayer should still be kept going every few evenings. Attend to the staking and tying up of the plants as this is the season for the stems to quickly get crooked or broken. C. W. JonN.soN. THE ROSE. Summer Culture. At this writing the extreme hot weather is universal, the temperature under glass often reaching 120° or more at noon. This high temperature makes it next to an impossibility to work indoors with safety and naturally the stock is having a hard time mak- ing any headway. At the same time one can help matters considerably by the use of the water supply. Water and syringe the plants earlv in the day and do not fail to keep the walks well soaked. Of course, the jilants must be watered carefully as it is a great mis- take to keep the soil soggy even if the houses are above the maximum tem- perature. Of course, it isn't advisable to let the surface of the soil become dry, but by syringing several times during the hottest days after water- ing carefully early in the day, the soil will usually be quite moist on the sur- face. Cultivating should be done with great regularity. Each house from now on will require cultivating once a week until the roots reach the sur- face, as they are in danger of being injured. All that is necessary is to cultivate the surface to about an inch in depth. Disbudding from now on will take up much of the grower's time and there is some difference of opinion as to the proper method of doing this work, that is, whether to top out the young growth or allow the buds to show color before removing them; we prefer to have the buds removed just before or about the time they show color, cutting back always to a firm eye, even if it should mean removing several joints. In order to produce strong, thrifty plants great care must be used when disbudding, and if the buds are simply snipped out carelessly the result will be a plant carrying per- haps a quantity of foliage but very little productive wood. We would also suggest doing a little disbudding every two or three days instead ot removing Elmer C. Mayberry. President. David Grillbortzer, VIce-Presiden-t Wm. F. Gude, Treasurer. O. A. C. Oehmler, Secretary. OFFICERS OF THE FLORISTS' CLUB OF WASHINGTON. all the buds at one time. In this way cropping is to a certain extent pre- vented. The grafted stocks usually have a tendency to throw up canes from the manetti, and in order to remove all of these the plants should be gone over once per week for this purpose alone, for there is nothing that retards the young stock more than this strong wild growth. Remove as close to the bark as possible to prevent further growth. We have spoken of staking and ty- ing the plants, and if this work is done as neatly as it should be it adds great- ly to the appearance of the houses, and everyone likes to see things "ship- shape" and it does not detract from good business methods either. There is a certain amount of neatness and cai'e visible at all well regulated plants and one seldom sees anything half accomplished or that neglected look when visiting the establishments of any of our successful growers. This care goes further than the care of the plants; the paint work and repairs are be negelected. The careful inspection at no time to boiler requires -- - every summer and numerous little dt tails crop up that if taken care of promptly will keep the place on a pay- ing basis and it will have the appear- ance of prosperity, a good advertise- ment in Itself. E. MicUg:an Cut Flower £xchang:e Outing. The Michigan Cut Flower Exchange will give a complimentary boat ride to Horists of Detroit and vicinity, their families and employes on Mondaj'. .luly 31. An invitation has been ex- tended to all those in the trade to en- joy an afternoon's outing at the ex- pense of the company. The boat will leave the foot of Bates street at 1 :30 p. m. and will proceed to Peche Island, returning at 7 ;30 p. m. The Exchange will close at 1 :00 p. m. on the after- noon of July 31 that all may enjoy the outing, and they are desirous that the retailers give as many of their help as possible a half holiday that they may accept the invitation for the trip so senerouslj' extended. igii. The American Florist. George E. McClure, President. Joieph Sangster, Vice-President. Wm. Legg, Secsetary. Chas. Sandiford, Treasurer, OFFICERS OF THE BUFFALO FLORISTS" CLUB. FLORISTS' FERNS. Growing: Young: Stock. The young ferns of this season's growth, namely, those from spores sown the past winter, and which were, or should have been, pricked out into ilats or pans, will shortly be in condi- tion to be potted off into small pots, a good time for this operation being during the month of July. This gives plenty of time to prepare nice stock for filling ferneries during the coming fall and winter, and in the case of some of the strong growing varieties and species there will be time enough to prepare some four inch stock that will prove useful in filling baskets at Christ- mas. When growing plants for the purpose of filling table ferneries only, it is more satisfactory to pot up the seedlings in small clumps rather than singly, from rhe fact that this method produces more bushy stock, but if the plants are intended for sale singly or for grow- ing on into larger sizes, then they may be separated more closely, or divided to single crowns if need be. But the single crown plants are likely to throw up stronger fronds, and thus become too tall for small work, while the com- pound plant will produce a number of short fronds that form just the sort of plants one needs for filling a fernery to advantage. In potting off this sort of stock, some fine sifted soil is needed, from the fact that the roots of the seedlings are delicate and the pots used are small, being usually either two or two and a half inches in size, and some care and knack is required in handling them. This work should always be done in the shade, for the seedlings soon suffer when exposed to the sun or wind, and it is therefore best not to lift or sepa- rate too many of the plants at once, else they are liable to wilt before they are potted, and a wilted fern does not recover very quickly. Then the plants should be stood away on sand or fine ashes, and carefully watered with a fine rose, after which they need pro- tection from sun and wind for a few day.s until they begin to root, when they may gradually be inured to both sun and air. These little details will naturally seem rather trifling to those long familiar with fern growing, but some attention to these small matters on the part of the novice will be fully i.'paid in the final results. During hot and dry weather the .small ferns are quite likely to be at- tacked by thrips, some of the pteris family and cyrtomium falcatum being quite susceptible to these attacks, and where the ferns are placed in a cold frame it is not so convenient to fumi- gate. In such a case they may be sjjrayed with a nicotine solution, being careful in having the solution weak enough to avoid injury to the young fronds. If the stock is growing in the greenhouse, one may take advantage of a favorable night or two, and fumi- gate with nicotine paper, if possible fumigating two nights in succession in order to catch the stray insects. The nicotine paper may be used in propor- tion of twelve strips of the paper to a house 20.^100 feet, and will do no harm to the majority of commercial ferns, an exception to this rule being found in the case of Cibotium Schiedel, the young fronds of which are likely to suffer from strong fumigation. The 40 per cent solution of nicotine may be used for spraying ferns when diluted in the proportion of half a pint of nicotine to 25 gallons of water, with little or no risk of injury to the foliage, and will kill the insects with which it comes in contact, with the possible exception of red spider and hard scale. The amount of injury done to ferns by fumigating will depend largely upon the condition of the plants, though as we have already noted, there are some species that are more subject to injury than others, the indications seeming to point out that those species with soft and hairy foliage are more susceptible to nicotine fumes than are ferns with smooth and glossy fronds. .Spraying with nicotine solution may also be practiced at intervals as a pro- tective and preventive measure when growing Boston ferns and the various other members of the nephrolepis group that are so subject to attacks of a cer- tain scale insect. This insect is very common throughout the country where Boston ferns are grown to any extent, spreads very rapidly, and does great injury to the plants, and it is well worth while to adopt preventive meas- ures. W. H. Taplin. ticorge F. McClure. The president-elect of the Buffalo Florists' Club, George Edward McClure, was born in Scotland and came to the United States with his parents at the age of ten years. Being the son of an all around florist and landscape gar- dener, he naturally inclined toward his father's occupation and as early as he could find overalls and rubber boots to fit him, assisted his father who had charge of several commercial estab- lishments and private places in New Jersey, Illinois and Buffalo, N. Y. He first became interested in plant cul- ture especially chrysanthemums, which were then coming into favor. At the age of 17 he was in charge of the orchid and propagating houses of William Scott of Buffalo and at 19 had charge of the large collection of orchids and chrysanthemums at th^ Kate B. Lewis place in the same city. 8 The American Florist. July 2g, When he reached the age of 21, be- ing desirous of more knowledge and a larger field he went to St. Louis, taking charge of the orchid and stove plants at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Dur- ing the seven years he was there he increased the collection of orchids from 250 species and varieties to over 900 and the other department in like pro- portion. He also studied botany and plant diseases at the Botanical Gar- den and at Washington University, de- veloping an interest in landscape gar- dening. At his father's solicitation he then returned to Buffalo entering the concern of Geo. W. McClure & Son in the business of landscape gardening, which has been very successful the firm being well known in New York state. He is married and with his wife is blessed with a happy home and three children. BisoN. '•Bulb Talks." A neat little booklet entitled "Bulb Talks" has been issued by Ralph M. Ward & Co., New York, which is being distributed to their trade, containing much that is of interest to florists written in the inimitable Ward style, about bulbs in general and of lilies in particular, besides much of business methods that many should read and absorb. The article on kickers is right to the point showing an intimate knowledge with those whom it is in- tended to represent, and a short story entitled "Totem Poles" applies to many a grower. The story reads as follows: "In Alaska the Eskimos use the totem poles as a distinguishing mark indicating a certain family or clan, and sometimes their occupation. In this country the greenhouse is the totem pole of the florist and that's about as far as their identity goes. There are thousands of greenhouse plants in the United States without a sign of the proprietor's name about the place. You may pass a dozen plants along the rail- road and be unable to call any one by name or otherwise. In this respect a very valuable asset is neglected and lost. No matter whether the grower is a retailer or wholesaler a prominent sign with his name would be an asset which would likely pay for the ex- penses a dozen times over during the life of the sign. Get busy and put up a respectable sign— let people know who you are and what your business is." An article entitled "Go After It" con- tains good advice to many. It says : "The writer has lived in various cities during his life time, and he has never had a florist solicit business at his res- dence. * * * Get out and create business, that's the way fortunes are made, and let common labor wallop the pots in the sheds and greenhouses. When a new family moves in a neigh- borhood there'll be half-a-dozen grocers after the business; but did you ever hear of a florist after trade? Don't wait for someone to die or get mar- ried, but get out and create a family trade. * * * Go after trade and don't wait for them to come to you. Adver- tise and let people know what you have to sell, how much the cost is, and that you are sometimes more than a sad- rag decorator and a cemetery parasite. Think it over before you criticize." "Vacations" and "Profits" are both timely and the book concludes with the following: "The hooks and eyes of the florist business do not always meet. One is necessary to the other; and they must harmonize to be of value. The eyes of some florists see more than their hooks can handle, and the wise ones employ more hooks (hands), while the unwise ones work their hooks so hard they can't see with their eyes. It does not pay a proprie- tor to work with his hands when he can do more with his head, for it is what you can induce others to do for you that pays more than what you can possibly do yourself." Claude L. Ory. President New Orleans Horticultural Society. Legrend of tbe Pansy. A pretty fable about the pansy is current among French and German children. The flower has five petals and five sepals. In most pansies, es- pecially of the earlier and less highly developed varieties, two of the petals are plain in color and three are gay. The two plain petals have a single ser pal each, and thg third, which is the largest of all, has two sepals. The fable is that the pansy repre- sents a family consisting of husband and wife and four daughters, two of the latter being stepchildren of the wife. The plain petals are the step- children, with only one chair; the two small, gay petals are the daughters, with a chair each, and the large, gay petal is the wife, with two chairs. To find the father one must strip away the petals until the stamens and pistils are bare. They have a fanciful resemblance to an old man, with a flannel wrap about his neck, his shoul- ders upraised and his feet in a bath tub. The story is probably of French origin, because the French call the pansy the stepmother. Glen Cove N. Y. — Preparations are being made to hold a dahlia show by the Nassau County Horticultural So- ciety, September 27. New York. — Charles Walsh has a new beautifully fitted store at the cor- ner of Broadway and One Hundred and Eighth streets, which he will soon occupy. New Haven, Conn. — Charles Munro of 974 Chapel street sailed July 5 on the Mauretania for a business trip to Holland, Belgium and other European countries. He expects to return about September 1. THE DAHLIA. Cultural Notes. While thorough cultivation is abso- lutely essential for the best results with dahlias yet alone it will not insure it. I have seen magnificent plants, covered with flowers, but it would have been impossible to cut a single long stem flower. Some varieties of dahlias make good stems naturally but even dwarf sorts will give long stems by disbud- ding. Many growers say it does not pay to disbud at the prevailing prices. Look at the cut dahlia proposition of 20 years ago and today. Each' year you read of the overproduction. Suppose each grower disbudded and grew only as many as the plants would develop to perfection. There would be a smaller quantity on the market while the extra quality would increase the demand and enhance the price. There is no general rule to follow, as generally any bud will make a good flower. The best plan is to leave the terminal bud and remove all laterals until you have the desired length stem. Some varieties have a tendency for blasted buds. Remove these and all imperfect buds, giving the first good bud a chance. Where there are no good buds on a shoot remove it, if there are too many shoots, or if not enough, cut back to two eyes. On stock planted early a good plan is to pinch out the center of the main shoots when three or four pair of leaves have formed and each of the branches later, then disbud each of the shoots, by carefully timing this operation you can get the entire crop off during a period of 30 days, which about corre- sponds with the dahlia cut flower sea- son; the gap between asters and chry- santhemums. Where dahlias are planted late, allow them to come into bud and then pinch out the first two, three or four buds, according to the habits of the varieties, and disbud the branches. Take a plant now in bloom, and suffering from the hot, dry weather, disbud by removing all side buds and shoots of each branch, thus reducing several fold the number of buds and amount of foliage, and you will be surprised at the results. I have often been amused and sur- prised at growers claiming to be spe- cialists, stating that the buds develop one sided or blast from being stung by insects. They do not say what Insects or give a remedy. In nine times out of ten the plant with a dozen branches with only a terminal bud on each, would give a dozen first-class long stem flowers in the course of a month. The eyes at the base of these branches would develop into shoots by the time the first long stem flower was cut, and by the time the last of the first crop was cut, would themselves be almost ready. Take Kriemhilde as an example of the blasted bud type. One grower came to our place last year to see how we managed it, and was surprised at the simplicity of our method, which was no more than to leave the first three buds, removing the others. This gave all the strength of the shoot to these buds and usually resulted in at least one first-class flower. W^ith this va- riety, however, you must work quickly, before the buds blast. Where there are too many branches or shoots remove tgii. The American Florist. some of them. After getting this sys- tem under way, you will flrid less and less trouble as the season advances. Many ask "Do you prune your dah- lias?" We do, inasmuch as we cut the flowers or long stems; but, as a matter of removing surplus wood we do not. We simply do not allow it to grow. We prefer a limited number of strong, healthy shoots and a good flower at the end of them. This means healthy plants, as well as size, color and keep- ing qualities for the flowers. Once more I will say, do not overload your plants. Do not think you can carry through the extra quantity by over- fertilizing. You will only exhaust the plants and next year you will find they are having that "off year" so many growers speak of. Top dressing with manure or fertilizer should be followed when flowers grow smaller, but in rea- son, but disastrous results follow if carried to excess. The dahlia has always been consid- ered a fall flower, yet it can be brought into bloom in this latitude (Philadel- phia) by June 15 and by disbudding a constant supply until killed by frost. Why is the dahlia called a fall flower? Because they are usually planted early, fed heavily, watered and given every care. The plants produce a few fine flowers, but the large, soft plants are In no condition to stand hot, dry weather. Consequently the wood hard- ens, flowers come imperfect, one sided, the foliage is discolored, and finally they cease to bloom. Then the fall rains revive them, start the young shoots and as "Jack Frost" comes along are covered with blooms and buds. Planted later they will start blooming in July or August and keep it up. A friend once wrote me of his experience with dahlias after accepting my advice to make three plantings : "Last year I made three plantings and as we had a cool, wet season all did well. This year I planted them all early so as to get more flowers, but in June found room for a few more so sent you an additional order which was received and planted June 13. W^e had the worst drought we ever experienced and I had no flowers until the last of Sep- tember except the few planted in June which came into bloom in August. So the prediction of the good Book came true, for verily "the last were the first and the first were last." Li. K. Peacock. The "Off- Year" Question. The question, "Do dahlias have an 'off-year?' " has frequently been asked and already partially answered in the afBrmative. In my opinion, they cer- tainly do have an off-year, like every other plant, when conditions are wrong or unfavorable. Nature made a wise provision when she decreed that every living, growing thing should have a regular period of rest. Nothing is so wise, so kind nor so cruel as nature. Obey her laws and all is well; but notice how surely and quickly any infraction of her laws is followed by punishment. She can not impose a fine of a thousand dollars on any one for working one minute over eight hours nor can she put any one in jail for working on a holiday (in Massa- chusetts), but she does Impose a fine that Is just and proportionate to the offence. Dahlias are as variable as human be- ings (or any other animals) in the amount of work they are able to per- form. Some of them are very strong and hardy and are able to put in ioiifc hours without showing the slighte.st fatigue, and they can and will do it day after day and seem to thrive and even get fat on it. Now there are a good many other kinds that are very beauti- ful, but are incapable of doing even half the work of some of the stronger varieties. When a dahlia or any other plant is forced by stimulants beyond its natural, normal pace — in other words, when it is forced to overwork itself — it draws on its reserve energy faster than it can be accumulated; and when it is completely exhausted, as it surely will be if the forcing is long con- tinued, reaction is sure to follow, and this reaction means rest and recupera- tion before it can resume work again. One winter's rest is often insufficient to completely restore this exhausted energy; which fact will in a large meas- ure, I think, account for the "off- year." As a further illustration of the effect of overwork and overproduction, which a little attention at the proper time would have averted, I would men- tion the grape-vine in a cultivated state as a very striking example : I have known some productive kinds to bear themselves almost to death in a single season; and others were so enfeebled from the same cause, that the fruit was sour and unpalatable for two or three years subsequently. The example noted above is also true of many kinds of small fruit and plum trees. And I doubt whether this article will be read by any one who is not well aware of the fact that a very large number of apple trees bear only one crop in two years. I have wandered from the subject in order to get evidence in support of my theory that some dahlias do have an "off-year" even when climatic con- ditions are equal. In conclusion I will say that the person who over-fertilizes and deluges his plants with water every day in order to produce flowers greatly in excess of the normal productiveness of the plants, has no right to expect similar results under similar treatment with the same stock for an indefinite period of time. — Edgar W. Ela in the Dahlia News. New Orleans. BUSINESS AT A STANDSTILL. The florists of the city are now busy increasing their stock for the fall and winter trade, which promises to be very lively this season. Business is now at a standstill, except regular rou- tine work. NEW ORLEANS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETy. The New Orleans Horticultural So- ciety held its annual meeting on Thursday, July 20, when the following officers were elected for the ensuing year : , Claude L. Ory, president. B. M. W^ischer, vice-president. John Eblen, treasurer. C. R. Panter, secretary. R. Eichling, secretary. John Eblen, the treasurer-elect, has been the only treasurer the society has ever had, having served as such for 27 years. C. R. Panter, the secre- tary, is now in his eleventh term as such. The new financial committee is composed of Joseph Steckler, E. Baker and R. A. Chopin. The society is in a flourishing financial condition. Jas. A. Newsham exhibited the following orchid flowers, which were greatly admired for their beauty and per- fect growth; Dendroblum formosum, Dendrobium Phaltenopsis, Cattleya Trianse and Cattleya Harrisoniana. After the meeting the members en- joyed a delightful supper in the Dutch room of Kolb's restaurant and several impromptu addresses were made. NOTES. The German Gardeners' Club gave their annual fishing outing at West End on Lake Ponchartrain on Thurs- day, July 20, where they spent a de- lightful day fishing and enjoying themselves to their heart's content. President Paul Abel and Secretary Otto Werner were untiring in their efforts to see to the comfort of the members and the invited guests. Max Scheineux is busy improving his new nursery on Broadway, and is now building a fine greenhouse 24x120 feet. John Rinck has built another green- house and is busy with his parks on the I. C. R. R. Buchner & Krack are still adding to their large range of greenhouses. Chas. Eble has a fine stock of palms and maidenhair ferns. Mrs. F. Gruaz is doing well both in plants and cut flower work. U. J. Virgin has a fine crop of asters and tuberoses just now. P. A. Chopin is holding his own in floral work. D. Claude L. Ory. Claude L. Ory, elected president of the New Orleans Horticultural Soci- ety at the meeting held July 20, was born and raised in New Orleans, and learned his trade at the establish- ment of his stepfather, the late J. H. Menard, one of the pioneer florists of the city. Mr. Ory is now manager of the same establishment in the interest of his mother, who succeeded to the business. D. Pansles. "Pansies for Thought." The breath of lover's passion is in the blow- ing rose. Her perfume is by far too sweet to be pro- faned in prose, So poets without number get their lyres into tune. And praise sans stint the Rose of France and that of sunny June. The Beauties of America, the roses wild, the "Jaclis'* Have waxed far into fashion — some are fash- ioned into was — ■ But not for me the platitudes with which the rose is fraught, I sing the velvet pansy, for the pansy is for thought, Rosemary for remembrance; rue signifies regret: I do not linow the meaning of the fragrant mig- nonette; The lilies of the field are pure but lazy "ad Infln." Consider them, for O, they toll not, neither do they spin. The lilac and the violet are well enough for those Whose brains, as old Catullus says, are chiefly In the nose. But all these loudly vaunted joys I set at less than naught — I celebrate the pansy, for the pansy Is for thought. The rural bard has sung the charms of Mother Nature's child. And lauded to the "azure dome" the dandelion wild; The daisy that Dan Chaucer saw a-blooming in the wood, The flowers carried by your friend Little Red Biding Hood; Go. write phont these floral things and dip your pen In dew. To get the local color and the truly rural hue. Give me no flower uncultured, nay — no bloom that is untaught, I tfainl; the pausy is the only flower worth a thought. O Maiden of the Pensive Eyes that shame the heaven's blue. The pansy Is for thought In that it makes me think of you. Give me no common laurel wreath, no bays put on my head. No musty crown of immortelles for me when I am dead; But, Lady, of your bounty sweet this little boon I crave: Please plant a bed of pansies on my whereso- ever grave. And If between these halting lines no meaning you have caught. Just go and aslj the pansy, for the pansy Is for thought. 10 The American Florist. July 2g, The American Florist 188S Twenty Sixth Year 1911 Subscription. United States and Mexico. $1.00 a year; Canada. $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted onlyfrom tbosein the.trade. When sending us change of address always seed the old address attbe same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue tbe American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the apinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER CONTBNTS. Suggestions for plant gmwers 1 — Pansies \ — Office housecleauing 1 — Roman hyacinths 1 — Delphiniums f — Asparagus baskets f — -Anemone Japoniea - The retail trade - — The coronation bouquet (illus.) '- —Gift to Queen Mary (illus.) J — Summer table decorations 2 Diseased phlox ^ The carnation ^ ■ — Planting in the young stock A — Planting in the houses 4 At Wendland & Kelmel's (lUus.) 4 J. F. Sullivan's new delivery car (illus.).. 4 Chrysanthemums | — Exhibition blooms ^ The rose h — Summer culture o Michigan Cut Flower Exchange outing b Officers of the Florists' Club of Washing- ton (portraits) o p'lorists' terns 7 — Growing young stock 7 Officers Buffalo Florists' Club (portraits) . . i Bulb talks 8 Legend ot the pansy J The dahlia g —Cultural notes o — The off-year question 9 New Orleans 9 —Claude L. Oiy (portrait) 9 Pansies \ American Gladiolus Society 10 Now York to Baltimore 10 Boston to Baltimore 10 Chicago to Baltimore 10 Baltimore hotels 10 Washington 1^ Chicago 14 Chicago Florists' Club picnic lb Detroit \\ St. Louis \\ Cleveland 18 Cincinnati 19 Boston ^0 PIttsbtirg 20 Philadelphia ^1 Indianapolis ^1 New York 22 Montreal 39 The seed trade jO —Dutch Bulb Growers' Society 30 — Nebraska seed crops 30 Baltimore 32 Market gardeners 34 — Melons and cucumbers 34 Los Angeles. Calif 34 "The nursery trade 36 — Association of Park Superintendents 36 — Railwav Gardening Association 36 — Vibumiims at the Arnold Arboretum 36 Northern Indiana Florists' Association 37 THE committee of S. A. F. convention sports advises us that President Asmus has donated $25 for premiums. New York state florists did not secure the state appropriation they desired from the legislature for experimental work in floriculture. Personal. F. W. Taylor, well linown in connec- tion with horticulture and agriculture at the St. Louis world's fair and more recently identified with irrigation in- terests in the west, has been appointed director of agriculture in the Philip- pines, a position somewhat similar to that of secretary of agriculture in the United States. Wm. F. Kasting. Buffalo. N. Y., celebrates his forty-first birthday this week. American Gladiolus Society. Programme of the second annual meeting of the American Gladiolus So- ciety, to be held in Fifth Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Md., August 16-17, 1911. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST IG. First session. 3 :30 p. m. Address of welcome, George Asmus, Pres. S. A. F. Reading minutes of last meeting. President's address. Financial secretary's report. Treasurer's report. Nominating committee's report. Report of committee on "What con- stitutes a first size or salable bulb." THURSDAY', AUGUST 17. Second session. 9 :00 a. m. Report of judges. Election of officers. Report of miscellaneous committees : bulletin, exhibition, etc. Report of committee on nomencla- ture. New business. Lecture. "Gladiolus Diseases." by Prof. Whetzel or assistant from Cor- nell University, followed by discussion and reports from state committeemen on diseases. L. Merton Gagf, Cor. Secy. New York to Baltimore. Tlie committee appointed by the NeW York Florists' Club, F. H. Traendly. chairman, have arranged for a special train to the S. A. F. convention at Bal- timore on the Baltimore & (Ihio Rail- road, which will leave West Twenty- third street at 11 :.50 a. m. and the foot of Liberty street at 12 noon. Monday, August 14. The fare, on the certificate plan, will be S4.60 going and .$2.80 returning. Those desirous of joining the delega- tion should notify Frank H. Traendly, 131 West Twenty-eighth street, that the necessary arrangements for their accommodation may be made. Boston to Baltimore. The delegation to the S. A. F. con- vention at Baltimore will leave Boston by the Fall River Line at 6 p. m. Sun- day, August 13, joining with the New York delegation at New York City, which leaves West Twenty-third street at 11 :50 a. m. and Liberty street at 12 noon, August 14. The fare will be $8.65 on the certificate plan, with a three-fifths rate returning by the same route. The rate for staterooms on the Fall River line is $1.00 and $2.00 in each direction, according to location of room. Members from Western Massa- chusetts and Connecticut that go direct to New York City will kindly arrange to connect there with the train. Anyone desiring to join the Boston party should notify W. A. Hastings, care of Boston Flower Ex- change, C. Park street, Boston, Mass., state vice-president S. A. F., before August 11, that stateroom and passage may be secured. Chlcagro to Baltimore. Tlie Chicago Florists' Club, at its regular meeting July 6, decided in favor of the Monon Railroad for the Balti- more convention trip and arrangements have been completed by which the President's Special will leave Chicago Sunday. August 13. at 11 :.30 p. m.. arriving at Cincinnati at 7 :50 Monday morning. There will be a stop-over at Cincinnati for a couple of hours to get together the various delegations from Louisville. St. Louis, Peoria, Indianap- olis. Dayton. Toledo, Detroit and other nearby points. From Cincinnati the President's Special will proceed direct to Baltimore, arriving Monday at 11 :00 p. m. The fare for the round trip. Chicago to Norfolk, via Baltimore, good for 30 days, is $27.00. Lower berths, one way, are $4.50. upper berths $3.60. Many side trips can be arranged by rail or water to Washington, Philadel- phia, New York, Boston, etc., at small additional cost. Reservations will be made at Chicago by Herbert Wiley. General Agent Passenger Department, Monon Railroad. 104 South Clark street. Telephone, Harrison 3309. Baltimore Hotels. The following are the prineipat Bal- timore hotels, with rates : Hotel Belvedere — Headquarters. Room without bath, one person. .$2.00 to $2.50 Room without bath, two persons. . 3.O0 to 3.50 Room without bath, two persons, twin beds. 4.(Ki Room with bath, one person $3.00 and up Room with bath, two persons 4.00 and up Room with bath, two persons, twin beds 5.00 and up Hotel Rennert. Room without bath, one person $1.50 Room without bath, two persons. .$2.50 to $3.50 Room with bath, one person 2.00 to 2.50 Room with bath, two persons.... 3.50 to 5.00 Hotel Stafford. Room without bath, one person $2.00 Room without bath, two persons. twin beds 3.00 to 3.50 Room with bath, one person $3.00 to $5.00 Room with bath, two persons.... 4.00 to 5.00 Twill beds 5.00 to 7.00 H. B. DORNBR. Sec'y. Coming Exhibitions. (Secretaries are requested to supply any omissions from this list and to correct any dates that may have been altered since the last advices.) Chicago, September, 1911. — Exhibition of an- annuals, perennials and vegetables. Horticult- ural Society of Chicago. Art Institute. J. H. Bnrdett, secretary. 1620 West 104th Place. Chicago. Cincinnati, 0.. November lS-18. 1911, — Fall ex- hibition. Cincinnati Florists' Society. Horticul- tural Hall-Music Ball. George S. Bartlett. sec- retary. 131 East Third street. Cincinnati. Lenox. Hass., August ID, 1911. — Annual and perennial exhibition. Lenox Horticultural So- ciety. Town Hall. Geo. H. Instone. secretary. Lenox. Lenox, Hass., October 25-26, 1911. — Grand fall exhibition, Lenox Horticultural Society. Town Hall. Geo. H. Instone. secretary, I>»nox. New Bedford, Mass.. September 14-16, 1911. — Ninth annual fall exhibition. New Bedford Horticultural Society, Odd Fellows Hall. Jere- miah M. Taber, secretary. 117 Sycamore street. New Bedford. New Haven, Conn., September 13-14, 1911. — First annual dahlia exhibition. New Haven County Horticultural Society. Harmonic *ball. F. H. WIrtz, secretary. 86 Nlcoll street. New Haven, Conn. New York, September 19-21, 1911.— Dahlia. fruit and vegetable show. American Institute of the City of New York. 10-21 West Forty- fourth street. Wm. A. Eagleson, secretary. New York, November 3-7. 1911 Fall exhibi- tion. Horticultural Society of New York. Amer- ican Museum of Natural History. Central Park West and Seventy-seventh street. Geo. V. Nflsb. secretary. New York Botanical Garden. Bronx Park. New York. New York, November 1-3, 1911 Chrysanthe- mum Show. American Institute of the Citv of New York. 19-21 West Forty-fourth street. Wm. A. Eagleson. secretarv. New York. November 8-12, 1911. — American Land and Irrigation Exposition. Madison Sqnare Garden. Gilbert McCliirg. general manager. Singer building. New York. Milwaukee, Wis., November 13-19, 1911. — Fall Fiower Show. Milwniigkee Florists' Club. AiKlitoriiim. Giistav C. Mueller, secretary. 926 Ninlii street. Milwaukee. Springfield. HI.. September 29-October 7, 1911. -Illinois State Fair- J. K. Dlcklrson. secre- tary. Springfield. St. louis. Mo.. November 7-11. 1911.— Fifth fall floral exhibition and pomological display. St. Loiils Horticultural Society. Coliseum. .Tef- ferson and Waabincton avenues. Otto G. Koo- nig. secretary. 647.^ Florissant avenue. St. Louis. St. Louis, Mo., November 7-11, 1911. — Annual exhibition. Chrysanthemum Society of America. In connection with the St. Louis Horticultural Society. Stamford. Conn., November 3-4, 1911. — First annual exhibition. Westrheater and Fairfield Hortlcnltural Society. Casino. J. B. McArdle. secretarv. Merrltt huildlne. Greenwich. Tarrytown, N. Y., October Sl-November 2. 1911. — Thirteenth annual exhibition. Tnrrvtown Horticultural Society. Mimic hall. B. W. Nen- br.nnd, secretary. Tnrrvtown. N. Y. Winnineg, Man., Sentember 1-3. 1911. — Flower show. Winnipeg Horticultural Society. W. .1. Brnttston, secretary. 360 Maryland street. Win- nipeg. Worcester, Mass., November 9, 1911. — Cbrya- antheniiim exhibition. Worcester Countv Hnrtl- cultural Society, Hortlcnltural hall. 18 Front street. Leonard C. Mldgley. secretary. Worcea- -er Mass. igii. The American Florist. 11 Meetings Next Week. Altany, N. Y., August 3, 6 p. m.— Albany Florists" Club. 71-73 State street. Buffalo, N. Y., August 1, 8 p. m. — Buffalo Florists' Club. 385-87 Klllcott street. Chicago, August 3, 8 p. m. — Cbhaco Flor- ists' Club. Union Uostaurant, 72 West Ean- dolph street. Fall River, Mass., August 1, 8 p. m. — Fall River Florists' and Gardeners' Aasoclation. Indianapolis, Ind., August 1, 7:30 p. m, — State Florists' Association of Indiana, State House. Lake Geneva, Wis. , August 6, 8 p. m. — Lake Geneva Gardeners* and Foremen's Asso- ciation, News building. Lenox, Mass. , August 6. — Lenox Horticul- tural Soeletv. Los Angeles, Calif., August 1. — Los Angeles CountjV Hortleultural Society. Louisville, Ky. , August 1, 8 p. m. — Ken- tucky Society of Florists. Third and Broad- way. Milwaukee, "Wis., August 3. 8 p. m. — Mil- waukee Florists' Club, Quiet House. Broadway and Mason street. New Orleans, La., August 2, 8 p. m. — Ger- man Gardeners' Club. 624 Common street. Newport, R. 1., August 2. — Newport Horti- cultural Society. Pasadena. Calif., August 4, 8 p. m. — Pasa- dena Gardeners' Association. Board of Trade rooms. West Colorado street. Philadelphia, Pa., August 1. 8 p. m. — Flor- ists' Club of Philadelphia. Horticultural Hall. Bro.-id street above Spruce. Pittsburg, Pa., August 1, 8 p. m. — Florists' and Gardeners' Club of Pittsburg. Fort Pitt hotel. Tenth street and Penn avenue. Salt Lake City, Utah, August l.~Sa!t Laiie Florists' Club. Huddart Floral Co., 64 Main street. San Francisco, Calif., August 6. — Pacific Coast Horticultural Society. Seattle, Wash., August 1. — Seattle Florists' Association. Chamber of Commerce, Second avenue and Columbia street. St. Paul, Minn., August 1, 8 p. m. ^-Minne- sota State Florists' Association, 510 SnelUng avenue, north. Utica, N, Y., August 3, 8 p. m.— Utlca Florists* Club. Genesee hall. Onoida square. Washington, D. C, August 1, 8 p. m. — Flor- ists' Club of Washinston. 1214 F street, n. w. Wants, For Sale, Etc One Gent Per Word, Casta with Adv. ForPlant Advs.. See Ready Reference Section. Where aoiw^rs are to be mailed from thii office. •oc1nfi>in ceDti extra to cover postnee etc Situation Wanted— As all around e'-eeDhouse workc. good grower of carnations and chrytan- themums. good potter; 10 years experience single mac. Key 474. care American Florist. Situation Wanted-Gardener. Germin, 26 years old. wishes steady position in private place, exnencnced in landscape, greenhouse, vegetables etc : best of ieff*rencps. Address Key 469. care American Florist. Situation Wantca— uardener seeks situation: English: tital abstainer; thoroughly practical in its branches: 17 years' references from two east situations; first class musbrorra grower etc. Key ■^Ih, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— A young Dutchman. 22 with good references and a (ai< knowledge of the horticuiiural line, speaking English and German fluently warts a fitu^tinn in America, please apply to Jansen Hrndricks, Bulberower. Heemstede Haarlem. Holland, Situation Wanted— By a middle aged German, first clas- kirower c( plants and cut flowrs as work ng foreman or in section of carnations: please state wages and particulars in first 1' tter: no references will be sent: place near Chicago preferred. Key 4'0 care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Practical gardener on pri- vate place; experienced in flowers, vegetablps fruits greenhouse, shrubs ard fowls: first clafs reference; ready Aug, 15. gerraan single ae^e 40. M J GiNGRiSH. Pariri- View 111. R. F. D. No. 1. care of A Efinger. Help Wanted—At once, strong boy or young man as as:^i«tant in up to date carnation bouses; must be willing to d-' all kind of work. Key 472 care American Flor'st. Help Wanted— 10 live salesmen thoroughly acquainted with the florist, nursery and seed trade; must have Al references; apply by letter only, stating qualifications in first communication Key 463 oare \merican Florist, Help Wanted— A young man who is thoroughly expeiienced in the retail florists' trade; a good permantnt position to right man- references required Apply Wrights' Flower Shop. 224 West Fourth at., Los ADsdes. Calif. Help Wanted— At oDCc all round ttrreenbouse man. good on carnatioos. 'mums general line of plants and desi'goef ; marrit d man preterred; 8C0U feet of glass; slatt age. wages, experience, mar- ried or single: would sell or rent the place. John ( orbftt, Mt. Sterling. Kentucky. For Sale— Florist lousiness, established eight years: gocd bu&inets location: will sell on account of sickness Key 477, care American Florist. For Sale — Four thousand feet of glass, three houses, very cheap: good chance for a young man with moderate means. Edgar Easterdav. Nokomia. 111. for Sale— one Furman heater, seven sections, serial 3957. size .^08. got d condition; one Furman heater, six sections, serial f40t. si^^e 307: needs one new section. Strotts' Biddeford. Me. For Sale — Up to date greenhouse property: 3 acres. 3 nice houses, hot water heat, grand trade. in and out of citv: population 8 5l0: big bargain if taken soon: must "ell on account of ill hpaltb. Key 473, care American Florist. For Sale or Rent— An old established retail florist store in Chicago located on Wrightwood, Sheffield and Lincoln Aves. Greenhouse in connection. For further particulars call on or write J. T. Helbok, 9U Wrightwood Ave., Chicago. 111. For Sale— The onlv greenhouse in Paulding County. Ohio: has exclusive trade in nine outside towns; two lots, two glass houses, hot water beat- ing system, barn and good six -room cottage; owned by man 79 years old; will sell cheap: fine opportunitv. Aderess DoNART & DoNART. Paulding. Ohio. For Sale— Genuine opportunity; Sacrifice: 4^ years' established wholesale, retail general se^d business: owner retiring; old age; $40.000. fO annual business: $10,000 next year's orders on band ; fine Iowa town: will take one half cash. balance time, or trade for good fa'm; low rent; long lease. Campbell & Co , Fort Dearborn Bidg.. Chicago. 111. For Sale— Two greenhouses, well stocked with Boston ferns and pot plants, one 20x125 feet and the other '6x20feet: also a hot water boiler, three years old. and a large boiler in shed 20x24 feet; office 16x2'' feet in connection; good location for retail trade: for further particulars call on or write. Aug. Koeble, 4228 N. 40th Ave. Chicago. III. For Sale— Sonnvside Greenhouses (or sale on account of ill health: one of the be? t in ""entral Michigan: will sell for less than half what they cost; 11 greethouses; over 20.0(0 feet of glass, with thrre acres of land: all in running order in city of about 10000 population, with best shipping facilities. Pr^ce. SS.SrO Jno. S. Schleider. Owosso. Mich. For Rent-On five yi ar leafee 12,000 feet of glass, bouse and birn: long established business; might sell on installments nr terms. Address J. L.. 36 W.73id St.. Chicago. For Rent— Or a part interest for sale; we want a competent man wlm can furnish referetceto manage our greenhouse business: have 5000 f*et glass land dwelling in prosperous town. 93^0 population: have good tiade wish to rent or sell part intereit. Ovfrland Garhens. Box 50!?. Laramie. Wyo. WANTEDL a good first-class carnation grower capable of taking full charge; must give good reference. THEWM. BLACKMAN FLORAL CO., EVANSVILLE, IND. Waoted- Seedsman Who has had some experience in calling on country trade and capable of worki-ng in the house when road work is done. F< ur months of the year road wrk balance of th*- time in the house. Key 440. care American Florist. WANTED. By old established firm in western city, a first- class storeman; must be a eood designer and decorator and competeDt to wait on exclusive trade. No one addicted to the use of liquor need apply. State experience and for » hom worked. Key 476, care American Florist. FOR SALE. Three hot water boile's. ho'se shoe type, each capable of beatine 6 000 square feet of 4'inch pipe: four years old; complete with front, grate- bar and smoke box all good as new. Price on boa' d car. S.'OO.' Oeach —Also one large Kroeschell boiler Sx 16 feet grate area 5x 5 feet; boiler cost $hl900 three years ago; will sell for half that price. Inquire or address GEO. REINBERG, 162 N Wabash Ave.. Chicago. FOR SALE CHEAP: If taken at once. On account of ill health. I will sell my gr«enhou8e plant consisting of 50.000 srj. ft of glass. ISacresof land. barn. living rooms, liorses. wagons, etc , wth railroad switch on premises. This range is located within .30 miles of Chicago on the three railroads. C M. & St. P., Belt Line and C- M. electric road. Will sell lor one third of Its cost, with 116.000 cash acd the bal- ance on easy payments. For further particulars call or write JOSEPH ZISKA, 151 N. Wabash Ave., *,hicago. III. FOR SALE Fnrman flot=Water Heater 4000 foot capacity; only used two years. Guaranteed in per- fect condition. Address R. C. COOK, Riversiile. ill. NEW YORK SALESMEN We need men who are familiar with the green- house trade in and around New York. State age, experience and salary. Address Boilers, < American Florist Wanted Information from nurserymen or cut flower growers in the north where there is no Hay Fever, and where Peonies come in bloom in the middle of June or later. Object purchase; but there must be no Hay Fever, Want a place that can be made self- sustaining. Address KENNICfflT BROS., 163 N.Wabash Ave , Chicago NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS MEETING CHICAGO, July 13, 1911. Stockholders of the American Florist Company: You are hereby notified that the aniuuil aieeting of the stockholders of the American Florist Com- pany will be held in the Hotel Belvidere. Charles and Chase Streets, Baltimore, Md., Wednesday, August 16, 1911. at 3 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of electing directors and officers for the ensuing term and for the transaction of such other busi ucss ;is may come before the meeting. J. C. VAUGHAN, Pres M. BARKER. Sec'y. 12 Fhe American Florist. July 2g, Washington. GOOD STOCK STILL 8CAECEE. The condition of business remains practically unchanged, but the scar- city of even passably good stock is more pronounced. When it is consid- ered that about all that is doing is in funeral work it will be readily under- stood that there is a miserable supply of stock. A few asters have appeared on the market, mostly greenhouse stock. No flowers have yet material- ized on the field planted asters and though there has of late been plenty of rain, it seems doubtful at this time whether or not the plants that re- ceived such a fierce scorching during the hot spell will eventually make a crop worth anything. With much cooler weather and continued showers it is hoped that conditions will be- come no worse: they are at least much improved for the men who bear the burden and heat of the day under glass. NOTES. It is Stated on good autliority that J. H. Small & Sons will within a year remove from their present location, corner of Fourteenth and G streets N. W., to a new building now in course of erection on H street near Four- teenth opposite the Shoreham hotel. The building which they now occupy is a part of the Small estate. They have been in that location for a good many years, but the tendency of busi- ness is now as in the days of the fathers, toward the northwest. Inci- dentally it may be stated that the de- signers of the capital expected the city to spread eastward and that is why there is yet an east and a west front to the capitol. In brief, the calcula- tions of the solons were upset, for the city to use Topsy's definition, "Just growed" west and northwest. Joseph G. Schattmaier, head designer for Z. D. Blacksiston, starts this week on an extended eastern trip. He will visit Detroit and call on Philip Breitmeyer, Cleveland, and look over the activities of The J. M. Gasser Co.. Toronto, where he expects to meet genial John H. Dunlop and possibly talk reciprocity which, depending on the viewpoint, is a fruitful theme or a fruitful scheme, it may be botli. Mr. .Schattmaier will also visit Niagara Falls and other points of interest. The next meeting of the Florists' Club of Washington will be held on the lawn at W. F. Gude's residence on the night of August 1. The Washington team went to Bal- timore on the night of July 22 and rolled with the Baltimore bowling team. Washington won. .\. P. F. Salt Lake Cliy, Utah. The greenhousemen are bu.sy with the work of planting carnations and repairing their places at present, the storemen are taking it easy as there is not much of a rush in the retail business. NOTES. Many are taking advantage of the dull season to go upon vacations. Mr. Gray of the Huddart Floral Co. has gone to Idaho, hoping to benefit Mrs. Gray's health. They expect to be away from Salt Lake City for three months. The Miller Floral Co. of Farming- ton have finished planting roses and they look excellent. They will begin at once the erection of a large house in which they will grow carnations. Olif Lingreen of Bountiful has fin- ished planting his roses and will now turn his attention to carnations. Uinta. Hartfobd, Conn.— J. Albert Brodrib is to erect a new greenhouse on Green- field street, 28x12.5 feet with concrete foundations. The President's Special TO THE Twenty = Seventh Convention S. A, F. & O. H. Baltimore, Md. Will leave Chicago (Dearborn Station) at 11:30 p. m. Sunday, Aug, 13th, and arrive in Baltimore 11 p. m. Monday, Aug. 14th, VIA THE MONDN ROUTE C. H. & D. Ry., B. & O. S. W. Ry. and B. & O. Ry. Daylight ride through the scenic West Virginia and Maryland Mountain Country and historic Potomac River. Electric lighted Pullman Sleepers and Library Observation Car and Dining Car. For reservations and information call on or address HERBERT WILEY Gen. Agent Pass. Oept., 104 So. Clark St., CHICAGO Telephone Harrison 3309 igii. The American Florist. 13 OUR NEW STORE WILL OPEN ON AUGUST 1 With a Full and Complete Line of Cut Flowers Also Everything in the Line of Plants, Palms, Ferns Field Grown Carnation Plants, Strong, Clean, Bushy Stock It is our aim and purpose to supply as many florists as possible with the best stock obtainable at the most reasonable prices. Florists will find it to their interest to place a trial order with us. Let us have it for the opening day. PrtlCE AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per do/. Extra long $i 00 36-inch 3 00 24-30-inch 2 00 1518-inch 1 50 12-inch 1 00 Short stems Per ICO $1 00 to 6 00 Kaiserin, Rhea Reid, Maryland Per 100 Extra long select |8 00 Good Medium length $5 00 to 6 00 Good short 2 00 to 3 00 Killarney, Richmond, White Killarney and Pcrles Pet 100 Extra long $8 00 Good medium length %\ 00 to 6 00 Good short length 2 00 to 3 00 LIST CARNATIONS Extra fancy $3 00 Good .• 2 00 HARRISII, 12 50 Auratum, 12 50 Rubrum, $1 OOto 8 00 Daisies, Shasta 1 60 to 2 00 Coreopsis 50 to 76 Ga'llardias 1 00 lily of the Valley, $3 00 to 4 00 Gladioli 8 OOto 10 00 Common 4 00 to 6 00 Asters, Fancv Crego 6 00 Fancy 4 00 to 5 00 Short 1 50to 3 00 Adiantum, 1 OOto 1 50 Asparagus Sprays, 3 00 Stri gs 50 to 60c each Sprengeri 3 00 Ferns, per 1000, $1 50 20 Galax, Green and Bronze, per 1000, 1 50 Smilax, per doz. 2 00 The Chicago Flower Growers' Association OTTO W. FRESE. General Manager 176 N. Michigan Ave., CHICAGO 14 The American Florist. July 2g, Fine large flowers on long stems with splendid foliage. The Best In The Market. Buy Direct of the Grower and Get Fresh Stock We Grow all the Stock we Sell and Guarantee it to be Strictly Fresli. PRICE LIST Per doz. $3 00 2 00 1 60 1 00 75 4 00 AMERICAN BEAUTIES Extra long 24-in 18-in 12-in 8-in Short stems Per 100 Kaiserin, Rhea Reid, Maryland Per 100 Extra long select $8 00 Good Medium length $5 00 to 6 00 Good Short 3 00to 4 00 Killamey, White Killamey, and Perle. Per 100 Extra long $6 CO to $ 8 00 Good medium length $4 00 to 6 00 Good short length 3 00 CARNATIONS Per 100 $3 00 3 00 1 60 LongO. P. Bassett Long pink and white HARRISII LILIES per doz. " $10 00 tola 00 LHyof the Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Gladioli 6 00 to 10 00 Adiantum 1 00 to 1 60 Asparagus Sprays 3 00 to 4 00 Select Pink and White Peas 50 to 100 Ferns, Eastern per 1000, $1 50 20 Galax, Green per 1000 1 25 15 Bronze per 1000 125 15 Smilax per doz. 2 00 Our Selection of Roses in lots of 500 at the rate of $25.00 per 1000. BASSETT & WASHBURN, Office and Store: 131 N.Wabash Ave., Chicago. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, Illinois. Chicago. STOCK A LITTLE MORE PLENTIFUL. The receipts of stock at the various stores the past week have gradually- increased in many lines. Asters are in much larger receipt and roses are be- ing received in larger supply. Ameri- can Beauty is quite short and it is •with difficulty that a good sized order is filled. Of other roses the supply is on the increase and the quality has improved considerably. The new crop is beginning to come in and the quality is improving rapidly. Richmond is in very good shape with some of the growers, some very fine blooms being obtainable. And there are also being received quite a quantity of Mrs. Aaron Ward. Killarney are of good color and of good quality, and some very fine White Killarney are to be had. There are not many Kaiserins to be seen, most of the growers now depending upon White Killarney. A few carnations are to be found, but there will be no quantity until the newly planted stock begins to bloom. Asters are now coming in well, but many are of inferior grade, the effects of the long continued hot weather still showing, but some very good flowers are obtainable and they bring good prices. Lily of the valley is in good supply and some of excellent quality. Lilies, both longiliorum and specio- sum, are to be had and the quality is good. Gladioli are especially good, in fact, about the best flowers on the mar- ket and are coming in more freely. The heavy rain of July 21 will mate- rially increase the cut and quality. There are still good receipts of orchids, as many as the demand calls for. Sweet peas are not up to the usual standard. The flowers are good, but the bulk of the crop is very short stemmed. Trade is none too active and the Baltimore convention is the theme of conversation, now that the annual picnic is a matter of history. NOTES. Phil Foley had to postpone his pro- posed St. Louis trip at the last mo- ment on account of pressure of busi- ness. For the same reason his fishing season has been cut away to thin air this year and the hot weather has pre- vented him from even dreaming about pickerel and bass, pike and muskies. Catch him at meals, the only time pos- sible these busy days, he gives oft fish- ing lore with Waltonian volubility, but it is all vaguely reminiscent, hazy as of the far past, and seems unreal with- out the bronzed epiderm and unmixed content that attend the fishermen of 1911. Phil does not recall that he ever used chips for bait, if he could get minnows. The catch with chips is not good eating. Miss Pearson, the efficient stenog- rapher, is back from her vacation and is again "tickling the ivories" at Vaughan & Sperry's store. Max Ring- er is now on the list of absentees and will be followed later by A. L. Vaughan who is planning on spending his vacation in Michigan. No doubt one of the young growers in this vi- cinity will regret to hear that Miss Paradise, the cashier, is to leave soon for her home in Marquette, Mich. The new houses that the Des Plaines Floral Co. is building this season are, under the supervision of John Prickett, rapidly being completed. The field grown carnation plants seen at this place are in splendid condition, espe- cially Washington, the popular new variety. Frank Johnson of the A. L. Randall Co. states that business is as good as could be expected for this time of the year. Casmer Genza, assistant cash- ier, has returned from a most enjoy- able visit to Milwaukee and is again attending to his duties at the store. Joe Weis of the J. A. Budlong force returned July 24 from a most enjoy- able visit at Tomahawk Lake, Wis. Joe lived up to his reputation as a fish- erman by sending some fine speci- mens of the finny tribe to the store, where they were seen on July 20. Weiland & Risch are now busy get- ting in their carnations which will wind up the planting season. If this firm has not forgotten the secret of growing Killarney roses, their custom- ers can look for some unusually good stock the coming season. Frank Pasnkiet, assistant shipping clerk at the Wietor Bros.' store, left Monday, July 24, on his vacation. Charles Drissler has returned from a most enjoyable visit at Clear Lake, Wis. H. C. Blewitt says that the bath treatments which he recently took at Benton Harbor, Mich., did not help him very much, for he is still troubled with rheumatism. William Graff, formerly with Ken- nicott Bros. Co., is now in the employ of the Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation, having entered upon his duties July 24. A. E. Hunt is busy at his place in Evanston superintending the erection of two new greenhouses, one 24x130 and the other 24x100 feet. Peter Srocyniski is planning on en- larging his greenhouse plant on North Harding avenue. The addition is to be four houses 25x112 feet. J. E. Franke and wife will leave for Thunder Lake, Mich., August 1, where they will spend a month looking over their timber claims. Prank Hagen has charge of the George Reinberg store while Robert Northam is away on his vacation. Hoerber Bros, are supplying their customers with an exceptionally fine grade of Killarney roses. Julius Zschau is making prepara- tions to build a new greenhouse 20x 100 feet. Hunt Bros, of Park Ridge are cut- ting a good grade of asters. igii. The American Florist. 15 Poelilmann Bros. Co. lUm E. Randolph St., Long Distance Phone Randolph 35 CHICAGO, ILL. -Use Poehimann's Fancy Valley- Current Price List. — Subject to change without notice. Short Roses $20.00 per 1000, our selection AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per Doz. Long, specials $1 00 36-inch 3 00 30inch 2 50 2t-inch 2 00 18 to 20-inch 1 50 Short Per 100, $4 00, $6 00, $8 00 Per 100 KILLARNEY, Special $10 00 Fancy 8 00 Medium $4 00 to 6 00 Short 2 00 to 3 00 RICHMOND, Special 10 00 Fancy '. 8 00 Medium $4 00 to 6 00 Short 2 00to 3 00 WHITE KILLARNEY, Special 10 00 Fancy 8 00 Medium $4 00 to 6 00 Short 2 00to 3 00 Per 100 MY MARYLAND, Special $10 00 Fancy g 00 Medium $4 00 to 6 00 Short 2 00 to 3 00 Cattleyas per doz., $4 00 to $6 00 CARNATIONS, Per 100 Fancy white and red 3 00 Fancy 2 00 Harrisii UHes per doz., $2 00 15 00 Valley $3 00 to 4 00 Daisies, Shasta 1 50 to 2 00 Gladiolus $8 00 to 10 00 Water Lilies 1 00 to 2 00 Asters 3 OOto 4 00 Plumosus Sprays, Sprengeri 3 OOto 4 00 PluitlOSUS Strings, extra long... per string, 60c Galax per 1000, $1 25 Ferns per 1000, 1 60 Adiantum Croweanum i oo POEHLMANN'S FANCY VALLEY) EXTRA FINE HARRISII LILIES I We make these a specialty. Can supply them all the Year ODce tried yoii will have no other The George M. Garland Co. Is ex- periencing: a very prosperous season and judging from the many orders that are received the next few months promise to be very busy ones. J. B. Gray who has entered the employ of this concern as draughtsman, is prov- ing to be of valuable assistance during the rush. This firm has the contract to furnish the material for the follow- ing orders : Brown Floral Co., Canton, O., three houses, 35x200 feet; Fargo Floral Co., Fargo, N. D., two houses, 34x100 feet; A. N. Kinsman, Austin, Minn., one house, 27x106 feet. The proprietors are so confident that the Garland handy truck, which has been placed on the market, is going to be a success, that they are shipping them out express prepaid to the growers for 30 days' trial. The cost is so small and the truck so handy that it will soon be in use in a large number of the greenhouses throughout the coun- try. The truck will be sent free for trial to any address upon request. The Chicago Flowers Growers' Asso- ciation's new store at 176 North Michi- gan avenue is rapidly taking on a bus- iness-like appearance, the interior has been newly painted, the ice-box and tables installed and other necessary changes are being rapidly made. Everything will be in readiness for Au- gust 1 when the store will open with a full and complete line of cut flowers. J. F. Kidwell, president of the associa- tion, says that everything will be sold strictly at wholesale and that all other orders entrusted to their care would be filled through the florist nearest the point of destination. Otto W. Frese, the hustling manager, is mailing invi- tations to the local florists requesting them to be present at a "smoke-talk" on the opening day, when the ofScers and directors will endeavor to enter- tain them. A. G. Kunderd of Goshen, Ind., had a beautiful display of seedling gladioli at the J. B. Deamud Co.'s store this week which was greatly admired by all who saw them. They certainly were very beautiful and the bloom and colors were worthy of all the praise they received. Mr. Kunderd took a great deal of well deserved pride in showing the flowers. There were seven vases containing some 60 spikes, and the light pink and white shades were particularly attractive. Some espe- cially brilliant reds and a magnificent yellow were also noted. The President's special will leave Chicago on Sunday, August 13, at 11 :30 p. m. on the Monon Railroad, stopping at Cincinnati enroute to gather in the delegations from other west and southwestern points. The train is due to reach Baltimore at 11 p. m. Monday night. A large delega- tion is expected to go from this city to accompany President Asmus. The large shipments of cat-tails, Typha latifolia, that John Krutchen is receiving are sold to the local trade almost as soon as they reach the store. This reed with its long round stems and sheathing leaves helps considera- bly in giving the window displays a wild and wood-like appearance. Bob Newcomb is brightening the air in the stores upon his return to this city from his business travels. His drummers' tales always provoke a laugh and he is a welcome visitor, and when that light suit and pleasant smile appears he is immediately the center of an interested audience. John Degnan has returned to the Winterson Seed Store from his vaca- tion with an added color and he says he had a most enjoyable time. The fishing was good and he proved him- self an ardent follower of Isaak Walton by landing at least one of the finny tribe. "The Busiest House in Chicago." J.B.DEAMUDCO. 160 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Long Distance Phone, Central 3155. Anthony Gabel, one of the popular young carnation growers at the Poehl- mann Bros. Co.'s plant at Morton Grove, spends his day off at the White Sox ball park. His many friends are wondering what has become of his bunch of ball tossers. August Lange writes from Colorado Springs : "Pike's Peak continues to be the center of attraction in these parts. The most popular way to reach the summU is by way of cog railway. Walking is good, however, and burro- back next best." Mrs. Adolph Kunkle has returned from a pleasure and business trip to Milwaukee, Wis. "RThile there she called on some of her fellow florists, gaining many points of information which she hopes to put to use. Schiller the Florist was relieved of his telephone and incidentally the money box attached thereto when a smooth spoken blonde chap took the telephone and box under pretext of putting in a new one. H. Natzke, at 2336 W. 19th street, is making arrangements to tear down one of his greenhouses and erect a three-story brick building. The plans call for two stores, one of which will be occupied by him. Chas. L.. Washburn is suffering from an injury to the little finger of his right hand. The member, is badly swollen, probably from the scratch of a ros ; thorn, and is causing him many sleepless nights. 16 The American Florist. July 2^, FULL CROP OF ROSES We Are NowCutring WHITE and PINK KILLARNEYS of Extra Fine Quality CURRENT PRICE LIST— Subject to change without notice. BEAUTIES Per doz. Extra Select $3 00 36-indi stem 2 60 30-inch stem 2 00 24-inch stem 1 76 20-inch stem 1 60 16-inch stem 1 26 12-mch stem 1 00 Shortstem 76 Per 100 Killarney, select $ $ 6 00 medium $ 3 00 to 4 00 White Killarney, select 6 00 medium 3 00 to 4 00 ROSES, our selection, Per 100 Richmond, select 6 00 to " medium 3 00 to Carnations, fancy good 1 00 to Easter Lilies, medium long Valley 3 00 to Ferns Sprengeri and Asparagus Sprays All Green Goods at market rates. 8 00 4 00 200 1 60 10 00 12 00 4 00 1 50 60 $3.00 per 100 WIETOR BROSm 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago The stock at the George Wittbold Co.'s establishment at Edgebrook is in splendid condition and some of the finest carnation and chrysanthemum plants we ever had the pleasure of looking upon were seen here. The dahlias are also in good condition and just commencing to bloom. The re- cent rain did wonders with the out- door plants and nursery stock and everything is now looking at its best and is certainly a credit to the grower. The demand for plants, palms and ferns is fairly good and large numbers are shipped out daily. Otto Wittbold. the enterprising superintendent, has just purchased a new $260 Remington typewriter with a Wahl adding ma- chine attachment. He is well pleased with it and thinks it would be just the machine for commission men to use, as it adds, subti'acts and tabulates. Albert K. Radke. a brother of the well-known grower of Maywood. has returned from a long stay in West Virginia. He has evidently come to the conclusion that this is the part of the country in which to live, for he will make his liome liere and build a new range of greenhouses in May- wood. N. J. Wietor says that they have finished planting their carnations at the greenhouses. Some 80,000 plants, which are better than usual this year, have been set out. If his prediction comes true his firm will be among the fortunate ones to have an early crop. The S. Wilks Mfg. Co. is receiving inquiries from all parts of the country in regard to their hot water boilers. An illustrated catalog describing their boilers, has been issued and will be mailed free to any one of our readers upon request. H. E. Philpott will leave in a few days to attend the convention of the Canadian Horticultural Association to be held at Ottawa. Can., returning in time to accompany tlie local delega- tion to the convention at Baltimore. John Poehlmann is busy these days supplying the customers of Poehlmann Bros. Co. with a fancy grade of Rich- mond roses. This rose is of exception- ally good quality and are among tlie best to be' found in the market. Henry Van Gelder recovered suffi- ciently from his recent illness to be at Headquarters for ORCHIDS and all Fancy Stock CHAS. W. NcKELLAR, 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist ichen writing the store July 24, much to tlie relief of his mother and friends, who had feared that his condition might pi-ove serious. Ben ©'Conner of the Kyle & Poer- ster force is back from his vacation in Englewood. H. Rowoldt, the efficient bookkeeper, will leave soon to visit his home in Little Rock, Ark. Lawrence A. Jensen, who recently opened the Jensen Floral Shop on Chi- cago avenue, says that business is very good for the summer months, much better than he expected. Wm. Duntemann and family will leave soon for a brief visit at Kil- bourn. Wis., after which they will enjoy an auto ride to St. Louis and other Missouri towns. Max H. Awizzus, better known as E. C. Amling's "Killarney Kid," will leave this week to join his wife, who is visiting relatives in New Castle, Pa. Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich., was in the city this week looking over the stores with a view to securing pointers for his new flower shop. The Batavia Greenhouse Co. is cut- ting some very good American Beauty roses, and Mrs. Francis King, Augusta and America gladioli. Warren Garland is deriving much pleasure from his new Ford automo- bile by making frequent trips to and from the city. A local wholesale house received word that Burr Bros, have opened a store in Rockford with W. F. Hiser in charge. Chas. W. McKellar says the supply of orchids is somewhat short, cattleya gigas now commencing to go off crop. John Ziska, Jr., has returned from a week's visit with friends and rela- tives at Oxford Junction. la. The Northwestern Floral Co. of Gross Point is booking orders for field grown carnation plants. Louis Wittbold and family are hav- ing a most enjoyable visit with rela- tives in Wheeling. C. Young and a party of friends from St. Louis arrived in this city by auto on July 22. August Poehlmann and wife and family ,are at Lake Geneva on vaca- tion. John and Adolph Poehlmann have ordered new automobiles for family use. Mrs. Otto W. Frese is ill in the Lake View hospital. Visitors : J. P. Jorgensen, Minneap- olis, Minn.; Mrs. E. E. Shed, Valpa- raiso, Ind.; Chas. Frueh and son, Sagi- naw, Mich.; A. Rice, Minneapolis,. Minn.: H. B. Dorner, Urbana. Chlcasfo Florists' Club Picnic. The annual picnic of the Flor- ists' Club, held at Ehrhardt's grove. Park Ridge, July 23, was largely attended, about 200 people being present. Although the spirits of the picknickers were somewhat dampened by the heavy rain which was falling when the trains left the station, everyone reports having had a most enjoyable time. Fortunately, the rain ceased in the afternoon, which allowed the several contests to take place as scheduled. Allie Zech, chairman of the sports and pastimes committee, says that financially, the picnic was a great success, the receipts of the day being large enough to pay all ex- penses. The winners in the various contests were as follows : Girls, 6 years and under, 25 yards — L. Kohout, first; H. Covert, second. Boys, 6 years and under, 25 yards — L. Zech, first; F. Ottenbacher. second. igii. The American Florist. 17 BEAUTIES A Large Supply-Extra Fine Stock Send Your Orders Direct to the Grower and They Will Be Taken Care of AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. Extra long stems $3 00 36 inch stems 2 60 30 inch stems 2 00 24 inch sttms 1 76 20 inch stems 1 50 15 inch stems 1 25 12 inch stems 75c to 1 00 Short stems 50 Per 100 Richmond I Klllarney I select $6 00 to $ 8 00 K*i^SSS^^::::::::::::::f^^^^-" *°°- ''' Mrs. Field J UncleJohn I Select 6 00 to 8 oO Bride (Medium 4 00 to 6 00 Per 100 Sunrise (Select , pgpjg (Medium 4 00 to Roses, oui selection Carnations, fancy " good HarrlsU Valley 3 00 to Adlantnm Asparagus, per bunch Ferns, per 1000 |6 00 to $ 8 00 5 00 300 200 1 60 12 00 4 00 1 00 50 1 50 2,000,000 FEET OE MODERN GLASS. Peter Reinberg, New No. 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Girls. 12 years and under, 40 yards — H. Covert, first; E. Gerenz. second. Boys, 12 years and under, 50 yards — L. Zech, first, G. Ehrhardt, second. Girl.s, 16 years and under, CO yards — L. Krauss, first; I. Classman, second. Boys, 16 years and under, 75 yards — A. Johnson, first; C. Enders, second. Single ladies, no limit to age over 16 years, 100 yards — L. Loergen, first; L. Krauss, .second. Married ladies' race, 30 yards — Mrs. P. J. Olsen, first; Mrs. HaiTlngton, second. Fat Men's Race — Charlie Gerenz, first. 150-yard dash — J. Einweck. first; Lolley, second. Pie-eating contest — L. Koropp, first; McDonald, second. The baseball game was very inter- esting and the team representing the wholesalers trimmed the retailers by a score of 17 to 11. The feature of the game was the pitching of Zech and the batting of Johnson, who made two home runs. The line-up of the teams was as follows : Wholesale — Lorman lb, Einweck ss, Johnson 3b, Graff If, .Solvirch 2b. Win- terson rf, Krauss cf, Keefe c, Zech p. Retail — Ballouf lb, Christiansen ss, Schumacher 3b, Enders If. Olsen 2b, Donahue rf, Koropp cf, Kreutz c. Wolff p. Detroit. THK DROUGHT BROKEN. Never before at this season of the year were flowers of all kinds as scarce as they have been this month. The excessive heat and continued drought are alone responsible for this condition. The total amount of outdoor flowers coming In are inconsiderable and the greenhouse product consists alone of roses and a few poor carna- tions. The drought now, however, is broken, the entire lower part of the state being favored by copious rains and. some improvement is expected in the quantity and quality of outdoor stock soon. The midsummer demand is surprisingly good but the great dif- ficulty in supplying it is the florists' only trouble at present. The aster crop in this district is a failure this year and imless consignments are re- ceived from new fields the present local shortage will continue to the serious detriment of the trade. NOTES. The Michigan Cut Flower E.xchange will tender a complimentary boat ride to all in the trade in this vicinity July 31. The boat will leave the foot of Bates street at 1 :30 p. m. The outing will be to Peche Island, where refresh- ments and some entertainment will be given, returning at 7 p. m. Walter Taepke and wife are enjoy- ing an extended outing in eastern Can- ada and will spend much time on the St. Lawrence river before they return. B. Schroeter is delayed in his new store building because of the reluct- ance of the present tenant to move until obliged, which will be August 1. Raleigh Wells of the Michigan Cut Flower Excliange is again at his post after an extended visit at his former home in western Michigan. .-\. C. Schmidt, who succeeded R. Kohler in business, reports encourag- ingly of his trade and is making prep- arations for fall activity. Chas. Plumb spends much of his time at his Algonac summer home. where good fishing is his recreation. Wm. Hielscher and his bride are now nicely fixed in their new home on Rohns avenue. Visitor: S. S. Skidelsky, Philadel- phia, Pa. J. F. S. New York. — About 600 members and friends of the Florists' Club of Man- hattan attended the annual outing at Rockaway Beach July 16 and made their headquarters at the Seaside house. HiGHTSTOWN N. J. — Wilson Peer is erecting two greenhouses, each 200 feet long, on Stockton street, which will be devoted to the culture of vio- lets, one house to double and the other to single varieties. 18 The American Florist. My 29, Wc Arc Headquarters For Good America GLADIOLI Augusta Also good Beauties, Roses, Sweet Peas, Valley and Carnations. and are prepared to fill your orders at all times. Write for prices. VAUGHAN & SPERRY Long Distance Phone Central 2751. 161 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. St. Louis. STOCK SCARCE. There has been quite a call for flowers of all kinds this week, but there is very little coming in. White flowers were in good demand but could not be obtained. Light colored gladi- oli were cleaned up upon arrival. There is a great scarcity of smilax and retailers are at their wits' end when orders for casket covers come in. A number of the retailers are taking their vacations. ST. LOUIS FLORISTS' CLUB PICNIC. The eighteenth annual picnic of the St. Louis Florists' Club was held Thursday, July 20, at Ramona park. The morning was cloudy and a light drizzle kept up until" noon all of which had an effect on the attendance, but the sun shone brightly in the after- noon. W. J. Pilcher,.F. J. Fillmore and J. J. Beneke were at the gate, and W. C. Smith was on hand early, and every comer, old and young, was presented with a rattle, kindly donated by the W. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. and a fan by Geo. . H. Angermueller, and lemonade was dispensed free. The mu- sic was furnished by:Max L. Pelletier's band. The games -nsere very interest- ing and were in Charge of Frank Windier, Al Gumzj Paddy Patton. After the events a group picture was taken by Freshmann. J. F. Am- mann of EdwardsVille, III., Edwin Denker of St. Charles, and B. Escher of Philadelphia, Pa., were among the visitors. The winners in the several contests were as follows : Walking match, for growers only- John Connon, president of the club. Young ladies' race, 25 yards— Annie Bishop. Girls' race, under 16, 25 yards, box of candy — Elenora Lowe. Boys' race, under 12, 25 yards, ball and bat— Wheeler Detgen. Gentlemen's ball throwing contest, knife — Al Gumz. Ladies' ball throwing contest, bottle of perfume — Mrs. Faerber. Men's race, 50 yards, pipe— J. J. Beneke. Young men's race, 100 yards, box of handkerchiefs — Oliver Sanders. Married ladies' egg and spoon race, 25 yards, fan — Mrs. Oscar Kuehn. Hop, step and jump for young men, tie pin— Al Gumz. Tug of war for men. wholesalers, retailers, growers, declared a tie. Box of cigars donated by Belleville florists. Baseball game, a short game was played, wholesalers declared the win- ners. PICNIC NOTES. Dr. A. S. Halsted, E. H Fehr and E. W. Guy represented Belleville, 111. Otto Bruenig and Geo. Schriefer were both missed from the gathering. The Kirkwood contingent seemed to enjoy themselves, taking part in all the games NOTES. Frank Vennemann has seven houses which are planted with carnations, sweet peas and violets in season. He is now cutting Gladioli America and Augusta from outside. J. E. Muldoon, his brother-in-law, has two houses 30x 100 feet, in which he has Enchantress and White Enchantress carnations. He has also a nursery of 10,000 maple trees and privet. Robert Windier has two houses 26x 100 feet planted to chrysanthemums in fine condition of the following varie- ties : Clementine, Touset, Yellow Tou- set, Col. D. Appleton, W. H. Chadwick and Dr. Enguehart. He is a good grower and has been very successful. F. H. Weber, state vice-president of the Society of American Florists, is hustling to get new members and push- ing the society in Missouri. The Pennsylvania railway has been se- lected as the route to the convention. Gustav Vennemann will grow carna- tions, sweet peas and violets this win- ter. W. F. Cleveland. STOCK MORE PLENTIFUL. There is a slight increase in the amount of stock received, but no im- provement in the quality. Insects are playing havoc with the water lilies; some of them look as though they had been shot to pieces. Sweet peas and carnations remain the same as last week. Asters are not in sufiicient sup- ply to meet the demand. Gladioli so far are small and mostly of dark col- ors. Roses are about equal to the de- mand in all grades and colors. Fu- neral work is about the only outlet, and little or nothing has been sold to the street faker for some time. NOTES The picnic held at Puritas Springs Park by the Florists' Club was a grand success, nearly all the florists and growers attending, and almost all brought their families. The ball game was won by the retailers, score 12 to 8. All the other athletic events went off without friction of any kind, and everybody had a most enjoyable time. Dancing and bowling occupied most of the time in the evening. The match game of bowling was also won by the retailers. Kirchner's were heavy buyers on the local market the past few weeks, fu- neral work and bridal bouquets keep- ing them very busy. Miss Jessie Nichols, cashier at Kirchner's, left Monday, July 17, for a two weeks' camp at Silver Lake. Miss Nettie Heideman of the Cleve- land Florists' Exchange is away on a two weeks' vacation. C. F. B. Cleveland Florists' Club Outingr. The annual picnic of the Cleveland Florists' dub was held at Puritas Springs Thursday, July 20. There were abot 200 men, women and chil- dren present and they all had a most enjoyable time. The weather was ideal and the base ball game and athletic events were held on scheduled time. Cash prizes to the amount of $70 were given in the several competitions, the amount being subscribed by the whole- sale and retail houses and private in- dividuals. The club furnished the liquid refreshments. The ball nines were composed as follows : Retailers : Peters, c, Graham, p., Knoble, 1st b., Meyers, 2nd b., Wagner, 3d b., Darnell, s. s.. Kirchner, I. f., Duncan, c. f., Flynn, r. f. Wholesalers : Find- lay, 1. f., Bastian, 2nd b., H. Bate, s. s., Wright, c. Smith, 3d b., G. Bate, c. f., Geo. Bate, 1st b., J. Roland, r. f.. Ling- men, p. The retailers won by the score of 13 to 8. Following are the winners in the athletic events : Babies' race, under 5 years — Bud Smith, first; Erma Bate, second. Girls' race, 5 to 8 years^Georgia Smith, first; Josephine Wassner, second: Estelle Piggott. third. Boys' race. 5 to 8 years — Will Kramer, first: Allen Kirchner. second; Don Smith, third. Girls* race. 8 to 12 years — Marie Kramer, first; Helen Hart, second: Maud Borleuf, third. Boys' race. 8 to 12 years — Geo. Bate. Jr., first; Emment Berger, second; Ralph Trauli- ner, third. Single ladles' race — Emily Schneider, first: Ger- trude Kramer, second; Hertha Stehn. third. Single men's race — L. Utzinger. Jr., first; R. J. Hughes, second: Chas. Fleming, third. Married ladies' race — Mrs. Chas. Kirchner, first: Mrs. Gust, Stehn, second: Mrs. Smith, third. Married men's race — Frank Findley. first; Al Lingmen. second; Chas. Kirchner, third. Sack race, boys' — Eugene Berger, first; Er- nest Berger, second. Three legged race, men — Frank Findley and Chas. Kirchner. first; Walter Priest and Al Lingmen, second; Guy Bate and Herb. Bate, third. Hop, skip and lump, standlng^H. P. Knoble. first: Frank Findley. second. Bowling contest: The retailers won from the wholesalers. It would be a shame to mention the scores. Ladies' Bowling — Mrs. Fred Pontlny. first, 94: Mrs. Padgett, second, 90; Mrs. Duffner, third, 88: Mrs. Kirchner, fourth. 62. Bowling, second teams — First team: John Kirchner, Fred Panting, Floyd Wright, Jack Rowland, Al Lingmen. Second team: John Brechschmldt. W. Warnke, Herman Hart, Adam Graham, Paul Backhofen. The first team won, 529 to 499. rgii. The American Florist. 19 Cut Flowers | £• H. HUNT FOR ALL OCCASIONS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES TOO SEND FOR PRICE LIST.- 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO LC.AMLINGCO. THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE COT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO. L. D. Thor es Central 1978 and 1977. J.a. BUDL0NG Hention theAmerican Fk>rist when wntms HOERfiER BROS. Wholesale Orowers of Gut Flowers, Telepbone Randolph 2768. GreenAouses DES PLAINES, ILL. Store. 162 N. Wabash Avenue HICAGO Cincinnati. SMALL SUPPLY OF .STOCK. The general scarcity of flowers con- tinues unaliated. Practically every- thing available is more or less short in supply. Prices are the highest considering the time of the year they have been for many seasons. The sup- ply of roses has decreased somewhat, while the demand is very good. Lilies are good property and include Easter lilies, L. auratum, rubrum and the like. Gladoli still run very shy of the supply of past years and as a result are bringing top prices. Very few asters arrive as yet and those that come in are mostly white. Some hardy hy- drangea and phlox find an easy mar- ket. Carnation season is now com- pletely «ver until the new cut starts for the growers are throwing out the last of the old stock. The green goods supply is ample for all requirements. FLORISTS' OUTING. The local florists held their annual outing under the auspices of the bowling elub at Coney Island on July 20. About 3i)0. including members of the craft and their families, attended. The day was an ideal one until late in the afternoon, when a hard rain stopped the baseball game after a half inning had been played. This \vas finished as a bowling contest be- tween the growers and the storemen, in which the former with the assist- ance of two stars won. Kach of the winning team received scarf pins. The winners of the various events and the donors of their prizes was as follows : Boys' baseljall game, won by team captained by Ben George, Jr. Boys' 100-yard dash, Geo. Culver; prize, glove; Heckman Floral Co. Sack race, A. Demler; prize, $1.00; P. J. dinger. Si,ngle girl's race, Miss Marie Hoff- meister; prize, $2.00; Avondale Floral Co. Men's 100-yard dash, Chas. Wind- ram; prize, cuff links; J. M. McCul- lough Sons Co. Married ladies' race, Mrs. Wilhelmi; prize by E. G. Gillett. 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS pRnuucD np A Specialty bnUntn Ur CUT FLOWERS WessieHow^fklj^l^ Chicago July 26 Per doz. Roses, Beauty, specials 4 00 36 in 3 lU 3u ID 2 5j 24in 2 00 18 10 20-in ... 1 50 Per ICO Short stem 4 LOiii 8 00 Killarney 3 00^10 00 White Killarney 3 0U@10 0i ■ Kicbmotd 3 00®10 lO My Maryland 3 00@10 00 Kaiserin 3 OOCtI 8 00 ■■ tsriae 3 10*8 00 ■ Bridcmaid 3 00® 8 00 •■ Khea Reid 3 lUrt) 8 00 Carnatiouo 2 00@ 3 00 .\.ieis 3(J0<« 4 10 (ilaaioius 80(18101.0 Harribii per doz.. 200 bwcet Peas 50@1 CO Valley, 3 0084 00 Adiantum CroweaDum .. 100 Ferns perlOOO 1 50 Galax " 1 25 Leucothoe 75 Plumohus String each 60 Smilax per doz.. 2 C0@3 00 Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00^4 00 Senior men's race, Ed. Murphy; prize, box of cigars; R. Witterstaetter. Men's tug-of-war, won by team cap- tained by L.OU Pfeiffer, with the aid of C. E. Critchell's athletic self; prize, cigars; Frank W. Ball. Men's mile run, Chas. Ludwig, first; Chas. Windram, second; prizes, silk umbrella, C. E. Critchell; and scarf pin, J. M. McCullough Sons Co. Bowling (ladies), highest score, Mrs. Ehland, first; prize, La Valliere, L. H. Kyrk. Mrs. Pfeiffer, second; prize, veil pin; John Jennings. Booby prize, Mrs. R. C. Witterstaetter, bo.x of toy ten pins; (men's) Wm. Schu- mann, first prize, $.").00; Wm. Sunder- bruch, second prize, leather bowling shoes, Ray Murphy: Ray Murphy, third prize, watch fob. C. H. & O. H. Hoffmeister; Al. Lunderbruch, fourth prize, box of stogies, Al. Horning. Booby prize, Ed. Horning, box of toy ten pins. Highest score. R. C. Wit- terstaetter, 203; prize, .SO rooted cut- tings of the new Delhi carnation, Wm. Murphy. Highest number of strikes and spares in series of three games : Wm. Schumann, first, prize fountain pen, Lawrence Fritz; , Ray Murphy, second, prize knife, J. M. McCullough's Sons Co. The mile run furnished a most ex- citing finish. But six inches sepa- rated first and second men. The pace had been a very gruelling one; in fact, competent judges said it was fast enough for a quarter mile dash. The outing, judging from "boasts" on all sides, was an unqualified success. NOTES. P. J. dinger spent several days ot last week with relatives at Chicago. H. WIETOR BROS, Wholesale Cuf FlOWefS Growers of All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt atteotioD. 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO A. L. Randall Co. 66 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO. L. D. Phone Central 1486. Private Exchange AU Deparlments, li you do not receive our price list regularly send for it. Mention tKe Avierican Florist when writing Zech&IVIann Wholesale Florists Room 218, 162 N. Watiash Ave. CHICAGO Telepbone, Central 3284. Mention the American Florist when writiva W. P. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTER Kyle & Foerster \WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Av«;., CHICAGO LonK Distance Phone. Randolph 3619. Percy Jones! 56 E. Randolph St , CHICAGO | John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. 30 The American Florist, July 2g, YOUNG ROSE STOCK Kaiserin, Aug. Victoria, Killarney, Bon Silene and Safrano, Asparagus P. N. and Asp. Sprengeri Seedlings SEND FOR PRICES W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. WELCH BROTHERS, 226 Devonshire St., BOSTON, MASS. Acacia Pubescens, American Beauty, Valley, Carnations, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and other seasonable stock. WM, C. SMITH l^holesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Both L. D. Phones. ST. LOUIS, MO. Supplies aod Everything: id Season always on band GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER >VhoIeaaIe Florist. 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. CineSticks ... 40c to 60c per 100 (Special price on 1000 lots ) "Mastlca" $l.35peiBa'. (Special price on quantity.) Boston. ILOWERS .STILL SC.\RCE. Condition.s are about the same as our last report, but trade is still good and flowers ai-e scarce Roses are sell- ing well, the quality is not up to the usual standard but after passing through the heat the plants have, little else could be expected. A few grow- ers are sending in asters, the quality is far Vjehind that of former years, but they are sold quickly without any remarks about the price. It is many years since the trade in July has been so good and the growers have taken advantage of it. The markets are practically cleaned out by eight o'clock. NOTES. A party of 'JS headed and chap- roned by Commodore Hastings left the Hower market Friday morning early for a fishing trip in deep water. At Swampscott they boarded the yacht Letter D, some of our most prominent men being numbered in the party. About five miles out the fishing be- .scan. Orders were given that no trade talk would be allowed, two 12-pound fish being caught as soon as the anchor was let go. Tlie most expert fishermen in the party were Captain Pierce and Messrs. Comley, Leidman, Gray, Millar, and Wheeler. We refrain from saying who caught the dead fish. Sam Goddard lost a young shark, then he caught hold of the Atlantic cable but couldn't move it. Allan Pierce claimed there wasn't another fish in the Atlantic. Moses Leidman brought one out, caught by the tail. The ex- ecutive committee immediately went into session and voted that a medal of special design be struck and pre- sented to Moses for the great act. Wheeler caught a gold fish. Captain Pierce caught two weighing IG pounds, he gave them to Bob McGorum. Bob had nothing, and by the way, he was baiting his hooks, he was fishing for whales or sharks, but Bob claimed if he had had a rod he might have done better. Moses Leidman treated the party to some wine from grapes grown on his private estate in Jeru- salem. The -\gony Quartet gave a few selections from the old masters. Hastings, Gammon. Boyle and Leid- man were the artists. Boyle was the only sick one in the party; he claimed he got seasick trying to get a glimpse of Ireland. Commodore Hastings caught a fine cod. He says he is go- ing to have it embalmed, to take out to Baltimore to show the boys at the convention what can be caught in the old Bay State, and it may be an in- centive to have the S. A. F. locate HOLTON&HINKELCO. Wholesalers of Fresh Flowers 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. VlioMe Hover MM-KeU Boston, July 26. Per 100 Roses Beauty best 25 00035 00 medium 15 00@25 00 culls 2 00@ 4 00 " Bride Bridesmaid 2 00@ 6 00 Extra... 4 00@ S 00 ■• Killarney and Richmond.. 2 00@ 8 OO ■' My Maryland 2 000 8 00 " Carnot 2 00® 8 00 Carnations, select.... 1 uu9) 2 00 fancy 2 00® 3 00 Callas 8 00@12 fO Cattleyas 25 00@50 00 liardenias 6 00@12 CO Lilium Loneiflornm 8 00@10 rO Lily of the Valley 2 00@ 4 (0 Smilaz 12 00016 00 MiLWAOKEE. July 26. Roses. Beautv... per do2.. 75@3 00 Killarney 3 OOifi) 8 on '• Kaiserin 3 00® 8 00 Carnations 1 Oii«* 3 no Daisies 50S 75 Gaillardia 50 Lillum (iiganieum per doz.. 1 50 Lily of the Valley 3 00 Snapdragons per doz.. 50 Swainsoba per doz.. 35 Sweet Peas 50 Adisntum 1 50 Asparasus per strine. SO Sprenfferl per bunch. 35 Boxwood per buncb. 25 ferns fancy pet HU), 151 Smilax per doz.. 2 50 St. Louis. July 26 Roses Beauty medium stems.. 20 00@2S 00 short stems 2 00@ 4 00 Bride. Bridesmaid 3 00@ 5 00 Killarney ^ 00® 5 00 My Maryland 3 000 5 00 Asters... 2 00® 5 01 Easter Lilies 11 Om\2 50 Valley 3 009)4 00 Asparaeus Spreneeri 2 OU0 3 00 Cincinnati July 26. Roses Beanty per doz., 1000 4 00 Bride. Bridesmaid 2 00@ 6 00 Golden Gate 2 000 6 00 Killarney 2 000 6 00 Richmond 4 00©'0 00 Ptes. Taft 3 00@ 8 00 Lilium Longidornm 10 5CS12 50 Lily of the Valley 3 000 4 00 Sweet Peas 50@ 75 Adiantum 1 OOW 1 SO Asparagus Plumosus per buncb. 25 per serine, 50 Asoaraeus Sorengeri per bunch 2.' Smilax 12 50015 00 here next August. Hastings, Millar and Leidman saw to it that the inner man was well supplied, and there sel- dom has been a party that enjoyed themselves so thoroughly as those on board the Letter D that day, but sh— some, it is whispered, went to the fish markets in Boston and bought flsh to take home to show their better halves what fine fishermen they were. The prize for the biggest fish caught was divided between Henry Comley and James Millar. May we have an- other such day in the near future. Edward Wood of Lexington informs us of a peculiar happening in that town. The owners of bees have prac- tically lost all their honey makers, the insects being poisoned by taking TRY MY PRICES J. JAMSKY, Tl'pJ},V^.|^st!' Boston, Mass. Manufacturer of Florist Wire Designs. All kinds of Florist Supplies. Dagger and Fancy rents $1.00 per 1000. Green and Bronze Galax, 90c per 1000: by the case, $7 SO. Boxwood, 50 lb case, $7.50: by the lb.. 25c. Laurel Wreaths, 10 inch, 1il.75 per doz.; 12-inch. $2 25 perdoz,: 14 inch. S3 00 per doz.; 16inch. $4.50 per doz. lanrel Trimming. 4 and 5c per yard. RICE BROTHERS Wholesalers of Cut Flovyers and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. C. A. KUEHN Wholesale Florist 1 122 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete lane of Wire Designs. the pollen from sprayed trees, and this has resulted to the disadvantage of the cucumber growers, the vines grow. but the flowers not being pollinated the fruit does not set. Mac. Pittsburg. .STOCK .scAlifE. There is nothing to add to last week's report. Stock still continues .scarce, and will be so until late asters arrive. Lily of the valley is ex- tremely scarce. Greens of all kinds are a glut. NOTES. J. B. Smith, McKeesport, started overland to Rochester, N. Y., in his auto and is setting by the wayside at Greenville. Geo. Marshall is spending a couple of weeks in the tall grass. "Countr.v life is just about right." he says. Miss Kyle, bookkeeper for The Mc- Callum Co., has returned from two weeks' vacation east. A. McCoyd. Arcade Florist, is spend- ing two months at his old home in Rhode Island. Miss McKinly of Randolph & Mc- Clements, is taking a quiet rest. Ed. McCallum is spending week end at Chautauqua. A. W. Smith Co. is showing a pretty window of lilies. J. igir. The American Florist. 21 r Field Grown Carnation Plants We guarantee onr plants to be in first-class condition. If we supply yon, yon can depend on us; getting the best plants in the market. Write us and get our prices. THE LEO MESSEN CO., i209ArchSt., Philadelphia, Pa. Pittsburgh Cut flower Company WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh Street, PITTSBUR6H, PA Philadelphia. BUSINESS QUIET. 'Tis scarcely midsummer and every- thing pertaining to the selling end of the business is almost at a standstill. What little work there is attracts at- tention for an hour or so in the morn- ing and all is over for the day. There is not much change in the stock offered from that of last week. Eastern Amer- ican Beauties sell out clean, as they are so much better than the local cut- ting. Killarneys are poor as a rule, although there are a few specials that find ready sale. My Maryland sells well, as do the Kaiserin and White Kil- larney, while not a very good color, finds favor with quite a good many. Carnations have given way to asters, which are now to be had in all colors and with good length of stem. Glad- ioli are seen in quantity and the choicer sorts such as America, Augus- ta and May, are good sellers. Easter lilies are selling out clean, being pop- ular for funeral sprays. Lily of the valley is poor but is in good demand. NOTES. The Robert Craig Co. is enlarging their Norwood plant by the addition of four large houses. Dracfenas, cro- tons and ferns are grown here in large quantities, but the demand in spite of all they can do draws on the supply to such an extent that stocks of the larger sizes appear never to lie equal to the orders. It is now proposed to set blocks apart that ai-e not to be drawn upon until they measure up to the standard desired, which will insure the buyers of choice specimen dracie- nas, crotons and other fine plants a full line if they do not leave ordering too late. Some exceptionally fine Phoenix Roebelenii are seen and Areca lutescens of the specimen sizes that take us back to the days when the areca was "it," as the palm for all purposes. Godfrey Aschmann. who keeps up his advertising campaign summer and winter, says his business is very good for the season of the year, orders being received daily for choice araucarias, which are a specialty with him. He has Just received an Importation of 0,000 plants and is able to offer plants in all stages of growth from 4-in. pots to specimens three feet or more in height. Kentias, cocos, eycas and areeas as well as all the more popular ferns are also good sellers. The Harris type or sport of the Bos- ton fern is one of the best of the many variations of this nephrolepis. As seen growing at Wm. K. Harris' is most beautiful and why he never in- troduced it as a new variety has always been the wonder of many in the trade, as it has been seen in the stores in the city for five years at least and has always been a good seller. f HILADELFHIA, luly 26. VtX 100 Roses, Beauty, extra 20 00@33 00 first 10 00@15 00 " Brides and Maidi 4 00@ 8 00 " KlUarney 4 00810 00 •■ White Killarney 4 00® 10 00 Cattleyas 25 00@50 00 Gardenias per doz., 2 00913 00 LiliomHarrisii 6 00@10 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 5 00 Mignonette 4 00@ 6 CO Snapdragons 4 OOffi 8 00 Sweet Peas 400 75 Water Lilies 2 COS 6 00 Adiantum 1 OO® 1 50 Asparagus per bunch, 50 Smllai ....15 008)20 00 Pittsburg, July 26. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 15 00@20 00 extra 10 00@12 00 •' No.l 5 00 " Bride Bridesmaid 2 00@ 6 00 '■ chatenay 2 00@ 6 00 " Killarney 2 00@ 6 CO •' My Maryland 2 00® 6 00 " Richmond 2 00@ 6 00 Carnations 2 00 Asters 1 50® 4 00 Cattleyas 50 00 LiUum Longlflorum 10 00 Lllyof the Valley 4 00 Sweet Peas 50@ 1 00 Adiantum 1 OJ Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35 strings per string, 33 " sprays per bunch, 33 Peonies 3 O0@ 4 CO Smilai . 15 Ou Harry and Mrs. Bayersdorfer, who are still abroad, do not forget their friends, who are the recipients of post cards mailed from the various cities on their Journey. Many of the new goods selected by Mr. Bayersdorfer are arriving and are wonderful in their va- riety. Mr. and Mrs. Bayersdorfer will be home the first week in August. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. are en- larging their office quarters. How this business does grow, one addition after another is made, always providing most ample space at the time, but in a short while this is filled and the cry is for more. The cut flower industry is growing and the live ones are help- ing it along. The Leo Niessen Co. is having a good sale on field grown carnations, which stock is handled on a large scale. Berger Bros, say that summer busi- ness is ahead of their expectations. Harry Berger is summering in the Maine woods far from the worries of the old Quaker City. The Joseph Heacock Co. say that oders for fall delivery are coming in very satisfactorily. The large sized kentias as seen here are hard to beat and late comers are nearly always dis- appointed in finding "sold" signs on stocks of sizes that they particularly wanted. K. Indianapolis. TH.VDE tJUIET. The summer lull is now on in full force. The retail stores are idle, while the growers are busy, — busy getting in carnations. Most everyone in this vicinity has at least a part of his car- nations in by this time. Adolph Bauer has four long benches planted. Albert Pittet has all of his indoors. Asters are becoming more plentiful now and ,^ ^ ^ ^ "■ -i. '* '»■ ■«. «* .i. .1. ii .1. .1. II .1. .«> Jl. il. ii ,1. .i, A » THE J. M. McGullougli's Sons Co., Wholisale Cominissioi Florists. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Spsdal attention glyeo to Shipping Orders, Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES SEEDS and BULBS. Price List od Application, 316 Walnut St., GINCINATTI, OHIO. Phone Mniii 584. irTF^l»'lrii'«i»'iril"l''tl''l''MM"l''iril"|ri»'*l"irmp'lF H'llil Mention the American Florist when writing EVERYTHING SEASONABLE THE McCALLUM CO., Pittsburg, Pa. THE MUNK FLORAL GO. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS and Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Columbus, Ohio Hoffmeister Floral Co. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Ohio wholesale Growers BOSTON FERNS S-inch. $25.00: 6 inch. J40.00; 7-icch,$6O,O0per 100. Also line Plamosus Strings at 5tc Lairgest Growers of High Grade DAHLIA BLOOMS Peacock Dahlia Farms, p. O.: Berlin, N. J. Williamstown June, N. J are of good quality. Gladioli are still scarce inasmuch as they are slow to open this year. NOTES. The Pahud Floral Co. has aban- doned the idea of building up a new place this year. They found that they could not get their material in time. Instead, they are repairing some of their oldest houses so that they will stand the hardships of just one more winter. Next summer there will be a fine large plant where now the old one stands. C. S. Dark, an architect of this city, has drawn elaborate plans for all the green houses and supple- mentary buildings, including an up- to-date oiiice and store building. A. W. B. 22 The American Florist. /uly 2g, Kew York. VARIABLE PRICES. Having for several years been out cutting turf in other boglands, it was not only a pleasant but a deep mine full of complex modern conditions that presented themselves in the New York Uower markets July 24 when we started out to gather for the readers of THE American Florist something worth while. It is 5 :45 a. m. at Twenty-sixth street when shades and ghosts and very live relics of the past may be seen as of yore, trun- dling along with their (to them) most precious baskets of flowers that bloom in July. Wideawalve speculators seem to know for a certainty what each basket contains. At six a. m. bang goes the gong, and all the treasures are uncovered. Then there occurs a grabbing and scurrying off with all that is presentable, and between the aforesaid speculator and the omni- present Greek there is given an at- mosphere of false activity, a penny balloon aviation of prices, which bene- fits only the (in this case) most vital party concerned, that is the poor grower who grubs along year after year and not only carries but sells his own stock. But there is another side to this which seems rather sharp to us, and that is, the stock thus spec- ulated in often drops from two to six cents in value in the course of a few hours. The man who comes from the suburbs, or the early order man in the city who cannot wait, is taken advan- tage of — but ah! well, what's the use? Of course it's the old story that Sat- urdaj's and Mondays are stocking up days and in the majority of cases the rest of tlie week are retrenching days, and it is not fair to give quotations only for the average, for instance, Harrisii and longiflorum lilies brought as high as ten cents on Saturday. Eight cents was asked this a. m. at •5 o'clocl< and at nine they could be had for Ave and six. Gladioli from three to five cents; roses, such as Killarneys, pink and white, and Bridesmaids and Brides, went early at from 50 cents to $4.00 per hundred and you could be sure that no "ringers" got among those at $4.00 per 100. Rather a great mass of those with the requisite length of stem would have to be over- hauled in order to select the few at top notch price. In fact, much of the stock we saw were open trash only fit for sidewalk peddlers and was destined to go at any price above 25 cents per 100. We noticed that dark pink Killarney was in demand, not only for its color but for its more apparent stability. Color counts even when there is no business. I found Manager Joe Mil- lang handling the best American Beauties on the market. He quoted specials at 12 to 25 cents, fancies at 10 to 20 cents, extras at eight to 15 cents. All depends on the head or face with roses as with most other things. John Reimels of Woodhaven, L. I., was completely surrounded by a crowd of Greek merchants who de- manded a share of his asters. He has the best asters I saw this morning; they are grown on 18-inch and two- feet stems. The seed he says came from a Western firm under the title of "Queen of the Market." He is getting 25 cents a bunch, sometimes three for a $1.00. Talking about asters, although the season has been extremely unfavor- able both from black bug and torrid weather, most of the stock offered is very poor and of short stems. Never- theless, we notice that the same old types are kept in cultivation that the same growers grew 30 years ago. Some people save their own seeds or depend on bargain counter prices, ignoring the demands of the market. There is a tremendous future in New York for high class and well grown stocks and asters. Dahlias are com- mencing to appear and we hear there is a veritable ocean of them to be 127 West 2 8th St. NEW YORK Telephone 1202 MadisoB Sqnare WHOLESALE FLORISTS Receivers and Growers of Cut Flowers, Consignments Solicited, Siebrecht & Siebrecht Wholesale Florists Telephone: 8346 Madison Square. 136W, 28tiist., New York City cast on the New York market shortly. Those will be tlie happy days for ex- pressmen and wholesalers. Quite a quantity of Lilium rubrum and L. roseum are to be seen, but very few L. auratum. We saw some pretty Vanda coerulea and fine cattleyas. The former at a very indefinite price. The latter at from 25 to 75 cents, according to variety and quality. Lily of the valley going at from $1.50 to $3, and so on through the general run of stock the price depends on the spas- modic temper of demand. To special- ize is to realize; for instance, at W. F. Sheridan's we see carnations from a man who thinks, though the blooms are of a summery appearance, yet in combination with their stems they are presentable and one can honestly call them by their right name. BOWONG. Only four veterans appeared on the club's alleys on July 21, and the scores, which are to count in their averages, were: J. Manda, 124, 161, 1.59; Shaw, 147, 140, 151; C. W. Scott, 131, 140, 127: Kakuda, 174, 125, 179. We noticed that in other games rolled on the same alleys that night, these same "boys" in almost every game went all the way from 150 to 199, so it would not be safe for any one to consider the low averages recorded. One thing is certain, that a good strong team of bowlers will repre- sent this city at Baltimore, and with the new balls to be presented by the F. R. Pierson Co. to those winning the highest average through the past season. The presentation of these new good luck balls will shortly be the occasion of a delightful little gathering of enthusiasts. It is hoped and natur- ally expected that some of the prin- cipal prizes will be brought here. It is expected that Capt. Chadwick will organize his team next week with a few good substitutes. There is going to be some hot work on the alleys at Baltimore, NOTES. It is to the point to talk convention, and it is understood that a good big crowd of New Yorkers will attend at Baltimore; in fact, for attendance and general importance the coming Balti- more convention promises to break all records. It is easy to get there — the center of immense interests and the women and children promise to swell the crowd to an unprecedented figure. All the same in the line of usefulness to all, there is going to be something doing, and if there are any undecided minds they had better get on the cars and not have cause for regrets later. There'll be things to see and lots to learn which will be of priceless value all the year round. C. W. Scott, John Donaldson, J. Meisem, and Philip Kessler were a merry week-end party entertained by Frank Nicquet at his hospitable home at Patchogue, L. I. The boys didn't visit Medford as some one insinuated, but caught immense lots of fish and various things out on Long Island I'vH Mention the American Florist when writint George Cotsonas& Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers ID all kinds of Evergreens Fancy aod Dse^er) Feros. Bronze and Green Galax. Holly, Leacotboe Sprays, Princess Pine, Etc., Delivered to all parts of United States and Canada 127W. 28tllSt., bet.6tb&7thAves., Uaui Vnrk Telephone 1202 Madison Square. ">''' ""■ Mention the American Florist when writina Huckleberry Foliage A Very Pleasinsr New Decorative Green, Perpetuated and 1V^tf^QCI7Q Natural Sheet IVlV-f OOIIiO Quality and service unequalled. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mention the American Florist when WTiti%jl, SEND US YOUR ORDERS FOR HUCKLEBERRY FOLIAGE A pleasinj substitute for Wild Smilax. Same size cases as Wild Smilax, $2 50. Caldwell the Woodsman Co. EVERGREEN, ALA. Sound. This group of good fellows are certainly enjoying this good old summer time. What's the use if cne doesn't, anyhow? One of our interesting characters here, one who was the pioneer in the fern, laurel, pussy willow and daisy trade, has just died under painful cir- cumstances. He was a Frenchman and no one knew him by any name but Charlie. For the past quarter of a century his smiling face and cheery laugh brought light into many a gloom. ^ Charles Miller, 'W. F. Sheridan's right hand man, is away with his family for a few weeks at Rockaway. May he bring back the strength of the waves. These and many years of health, is the sincere wish of a mul- titude of friends. Charles Millang, David Dean, Jr., and William Siebrecht, Jr., were ©ut in their automobile to view the won- ders about Hicksville and report Frank Finger's field of dahlias a grand sight. Theo. Karampas, St. Marks place, sailed July 22 for a well deserved visit to his home in Greece. Theodore is a member of all the leading Greek fra- ternities here and is very popular with the trade. Old reliable every one's friend Geo. Golsner of College Point reports all satisfactory in his specialties, Ulrich, Brunners, Moss roses, and white car- nations are his mainstays, and they go well. We are glad to be able to state that S. S. Butterfield is recovering from his illness and will again be heard from shortly. :gti. The American Florist. 23 PHIIADELPBIA irew YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pcnnock-Mcchan Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS ^ 109 West 28th Street, NEW YORK «<'AuT' Everythioe in Cut Flowers. PKRCY B. RIGBY. Treasurer. Everything in Supplies 9^=2<< D.T.MeUls.Pres. Geo. W. Crawbuck, Mgr. SobertG.WUson.Treas. Greater New York Florists' Ass'n. Wholesale Commission Florists and Dealers in Florists' Supplies. Tilephones iili i Main. 1 62 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. 6028 I Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST 55 and 57 West 26th St., imf IV YODK Teleiiliones: 7062-7063 Madison. 1^1- WT I Vri^B% Traendly £ Sclienck, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, NEW YORK 131 a 133 WEST 28th ST Phones: 798 and 799. WM. P. FORD, 45 West 28th St., NEW YORK. WHOLESALE FLORIST Phone: 5335 MadisonSq Consignments Of Cut FlowcFS Solicited Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 34 West 28th St, NEW YORK. PHONES \||| [ Madison Sq. Consignments Solicited HEADQUARTER^ 'lii,..c>N YORK mk Give ns a Trial We can I Please yon. li Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers In Stock. WM. F. KASTING CO.=ir Florists' SappUes and Wire Designs. A. MOLTZ MAURICE L. GLASS A. MOLTZ & COMPANY, WHOLESALE FLORISTS S5-5 7 West 2 6th St., NEW YORK Telephone Madison Square 617 and 618. N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coosan BIdg., 6th Ave & W. 26th St.. New York Open tor Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Morning Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. FLOWERS SHIPPED BY P. J. SMITH, Are the best product of the best growers for the New York market. Adlantam CTOweanum,' sold here eicInslvelT. 19 West 28th St., NEW YORl. Telephone 1998 Madison Saaare. Mention the American Florist when writing A.L.Y01NG&C0. Wholesale Florists Consignments Solicited. Telephone S.'^W Madison Square. 54 West 28th St. NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when r iting VlioMe Hover M^KeU New York. July 26. Roses, Beauty, special 10 00810 00 extra and fancy... 6 OOfil 8 03 No.l andNo.2.... 1 00@ 3 00 Bride, Bridesmaid, special, i 00® 5 00 extra and fancy 2 00® 3 CO No. 1 and No. 2 50® 1 CO KiUarney, My Marylnd.spl 3 OD® 5 00 extra and fancy. 2 00® 3 00 No.l and No. 2. 5n@ 1 00 Richmond 1 00@ 6 00 Carnations 1 00@ 3 00 Callas 4 00® 5 CO Cattleyas each, 350 75 Gardenias per doz. 50®2 00 Lilium Longiflorum 2 00® 5 00 Lily of the Valley 1 00® 3 00 Sweet Peas per doz.bcbs. 35@ 1 00 BOFFALO. July 26. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 20 00®25 00 fano 150002000 extra lU C0®12 00 No.l 80C@1000 No. 2 20C@ 300 Bride. Maid. Killarnev. ...2 00@6 0) Killarney.WhiteandPink. 2 on® 8 00 Carnations 1 00® 2 00 Gladiolus 3 OOi? 6 00 Lilium Longiflorum S 00@10 00 Lily of the Valley 3 0O@ 4 00 Sweet Peas 40@ 50 Adiantum Croweanum ' 75@ 1 50 Asparagus, per bunch. 35® 50 Asparagus Sprengeri.. 35® SO Asparagus Str 50@ 60 Ferns per lOon. $1 50 Galax, bronze per 1000. i 00 Smilax IS 00 WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Wholesale Commission DeaJer in CUT FLOWERS 28 WiUonghby Street. Tel. 4591 Main. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the American Florist ivhen writing Charles H. Tolty MADISON, NEW JERSEY Wholesale Florist Chrysantliemnni Novelties my specialty. Mention the American Florist when writing IVIoore, Hentz & Nash, WHOLESUE COMMISSION FLORISTS 55 and 57 West 26th Sirs*!, TiUphontNo. 756 Madison Saiars, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writiK$ BORACE E. FRONENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION Amerioan Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28tli St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Sauar* Mention the American Florist when writing Walter F.Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephones: 3532 and 3633 Madison Sa, 131 i 133 West 28ih Si., NEW YORKt Mention the American Florist when writing KESSLER BROS. 113 W. 28th St NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Maoson. Shipments Kverywiiere Prompt and satisfactory. Coniigoments sollcltad N. C. FORD Successor to FORD BROS. *shiw«o'}'' FRESH FLOWERS. 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 3870-3871 Madison Square Mention the American Florist when writinff 24 The American Florist. July 29, HYDRANGE^^S For Summer Flowering We have an unusually fine lot of Hydrangeas, which have been held dormant all winter. These plants are now in bud and bloom, and will flower in fine shape duriuR July and August. We have a fine lot of Blue Hydrangeas, as well as pink. Plants are in splendid -hape for immediate use, and will flower during July and August— at a time in the year when they are in the greatest demand. We can furnish these plants in ordinary butter tubs at $2.00 and $3.00 each. Plants in new cedar tubs, painted green, with handles, as follows: Well budded plants in 14-in, tubs, $3.00 each; 16-in. tubs, $4.00 and $6.00 each. We have an exceptionally fine lot of Boston Ferns of the Harrisii type; also a splendid lot of Plerson Ferns. Good bushy, well-grown plants in 8-in. pots that will please the most critical buver, $1.00 each. Lilium Harrisii, ^e'i^SrTiiJf We offer a selected and carefully grown stock of the original pure Harrisii. There are only one or two lots of bulbs on the island as good as the stock that we offer. We take pleasure in offering this stock, because it will be found to be very superior to the average stock that is generally offered. This is one of the healthiest and cleanest lots, and will give much better satisfaction than the stock usually obtainable. Our customers who had Harrisii from us last year stated it was the best they had received in years. We have only a limited stock, which we are offering, and when stock is exhausted, we shall have no more to offer this season. Fine selected bulbs, 6-7 inch, 360 to the case. $16.00 per case, or full 1000 lots at $45 00 per 1000; 7-9 inch, 200 to the case; $17.00 per case, or full 1000 lots at $80.00 per 1000; 9-11 inch, 100 to the case, $18.00 per case, or full 1000 lots at $175.00 per 1000, F^. !«• I^IE>I«SO]V CO Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New Yoric* •9 ''The Kenilwortli Strain"of Giant PansySeed Must Not Be Compared With the Flimsy Trimardeau It is much larger and of good substance; the immense flowers, of 354 to 4 inches, are of perfect form, and every tint and shade is produced in striking combinations and endless variations of beautiful colors and markings. It is the result of vears of selections. The Stock Plants are taken from many thousands of plants grown for the market. It i» •rich with shades of brown, bronze, red, mahogany and many others too numerous to mention. Light, Medium or Dark Mixtures. 1911 SEEDS NOW READY ^'^V^^l,^t^25f''^J^TsA';'"'' Pansies in Separate Colors Giant Adonis, beautiful light blue. Giant Emperor WiUlam, ultramarine blue. Giant King of the Blacks, coal black. Giant Lord Beaconsfield, violet, shading to white. Giant Golden Queen, yellow Giant Golden Yellow, with (lark center. Giant Masterpiece, beanti- fully ruffled, splendid color. Giant Red, a fine mixture of red shades. Giant Wllite, verv fine. Giant White, with large vio- let center. Giant Royal Purple, fine large flower. Giant Orchid-Flowering, rare shades- Giant Bronze and Copper Shades. Giant Light Blue, delicate shades of blue. Giant Dark Blue, deep bine shades. ■Trade Packet, each, 25c; any 6 rackets. SI. 00; any 11 Packets, $^.00. RAINBOW is a blend of over 50 of the test introductions of Giant Pansies of the most beautiful gorgeous colors, blotched , striped , veined, margined, etc. With every $1.00 worth of Pansy Seed, I will send, free, 1000 seeds of Rainbow, and with other amonnts in like proportion. igii. The American Florist. 26 THE Baltimore Convention WILL UNITE The Solid South The Nearby East and The Great West FOR VERY MUCH SUPERIOR BISINESS RELATIONS THAN HERETOFORE. The American Florist Convention Number To Be Issued August 10 WILL SHOW IN ITS ADVERTISING COLUMNS WHAT THE TRADE HAS TO OFFER IN Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Supplies Advertising rates are as usual, %\ per inch, single column width, $30 per page of 30 inches, with the usual discount on time contracts. The American Florist "" '^S^, ^*^ The Early Advertisement Gets There. I 26 The American Florist. July 2g, Heacock's Palms and Ferns Home Grown, Strong, Clean and Well Established Order h!ow for Fall Delivery We grow all our Kentias, above 6-in. sizes, in cedar tubs made especially for us, avoiding breakage Of potS in ship- ments and giving better satis-faction to our customers; and while they cost us a great deal more than pots, we sell the plants for the same money, Weorder thesetubsby thecarload. With moreglass, our stock is much larger than ever before. When in Plilladelphla, call and see our stock before placing your order. 20 minutes ride by rail; 100 trains every weekday; Railway Station Jenkintown. Joseph Bleacock Company's Price List Areca Lutescens Kentia Belmoreana In. high Each 2f;to 2S $1 CO 36 2 00 42 3 00 In. high Each 48 to f)4 ifo 00 6-ft 7 60 Pot Plants in pot 6-in. 3 7-in. 3 S-in . 3 Cedar Tub Plants in tub 9-in. Several it-in. Cocos Weddelliana Pot In. high 100 2y2-in. 8 to 10 $10 00 2^2-111. 10 to 12 16 00 Keniia Belmoreana Pot Iveaves In. high 2H-in. 4 S to 10.. 3 -in. 6 12.. 6 -in. 6 to 7 18.. 6 -in. 6 to 7 24.. 6 -in. 6 to 7 26.. 6 -in, 6 to 7 28 to 30.. Each $0.60 . 1.00 . 1.26 . 1.50 Doz. $ I 60 2 00 6 00 12 00 15 00 18 00 Cedar tub Leaves 7 -in. 6 to 7 7 -in. 6 to 7 9 -in. 6 to 7 9 -in. 6 to 7 9 -in. 6 to 7 In. high Each Doz. 34 to SO. ..$2 50 $30 00 36 to 38... 8 CO 36 00 40 to 45... J 00 48 OO 42to4SHvy.Ea. 5 00 48 to5iHvy.Ea. 6 00 Kentia Forsterian Pot Leaves 6-in. 6 to 6 6-in. 6 In. high 28 to 30 34 to 36 Each Doz. $1 00 $12 00 1 50 IS 00 Cibotium Schiedei Cedar tub. Spread Each 9-in. 4 to 5 feet $4 00 to $6 00 9 in, 5 to 6 feet 6 00 Cedar tub Plants 7-in. 4 7-in. 4 9-in. 4 9-in. 4 9-in. 4 12-in. 4 Kentia Forsteriana Made Up In. high 36 36 to 40 40 to 42 4 OO 42 to 48 5 OC 4-ft. Hvy. Each 6-ft. Hvy. Each Each Doz. $2 60 $30 00 3 00 36 00 48 00 60 00 6 00 16 00 Joseph Heacock Company, Plioenix Roebelinii Pot Each 5-in. Nicely characterized $1 00 6-in. 18to20-in. spread 1 60 Cedar tub High Spread Each 7-ili. 18-in. 24-in $2 00 7-in. 20to24-in. 2-ft 2 50 Wyncote, Pa. "!ia?i?JS"' Shipping Labels for Cut Flowers Printed in two colors on gummed papei"; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Very attractive. Size6'ix4'3. -Price per 500, $2.85; per 1000, $4.50. Send for sample.- ELECTRO OF THIS LEAF, POSTPAID, $1.25. American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn Street, Ciiicago. igii. The American Florist. 2? DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS E will be deUvered for the trade In other cities by the below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Chicago. Established in 1857. 'mM FLORIST^ 739 Buckingham Place, L. D. Phone Giaceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITT Mention the American Florist when itnting Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" t «n(15 Greene Ave. and 339 to 347 Greene Ave, Greenhouses: Short Hills, N.J. Deliveries in ^EW YORK. LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSIT. t^ention the Ame "ican Florist when writing MEW YORI 2094 Broadway, cor. 7Znd St. We carry the highest t?rade of Cut Flowers, and are adjacent to the Theatrical and Steamship Districts, References or cash with orders from Bnknown parties. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockporf. S« A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail. Telephone and Teleirapb orders filled promptlT wiih the choicest stock. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. '^p^^a-^^i^ 2654 Broadway. Tel. Riverside8730. Will carefully execute and deliver orders in any part of New York and to out-eoing steamships. Mention the American Florist when writing New York and Washington, D.C. J. H. Small & Sons FLORISTS New York: 1163 Broadway and Waldorf-Astoria. Washington, D.C: Cor. 14th end O Sts. Mention the American Florist when writing Indianapolis, Ind. BertermaanBros.Co. FLORISTS .....„241 Massachukett* At« Mention the American Florist when writinf Washington, D. C. I4lh and N Street Also 1601 Madison Ave, Baltimore^ IVfld. J. DAN BLACKISTONE Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Mention the Ainei'ican FJ'^'*'}-tt wh^n ivriting FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. July 30. FROM MONTREAL. Corinthian, Allan. Aug. 1. Noordam, HoU.-Amer., 10 a. m., Hoboken Pier. Kronprinz Wilhelm, No. Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m., Hoboken Pier. Roma. Fabre. 3 p. m. PROM BOSTON. Cymric, White Star, 3 p. m., Charleston Pier. Aug. 2. Mauretania, Cunard, Piers 54 and 5C, North River. Majestic, White Star, 3 p. m., Piers 59 and 60, North River. FROM BALTIMORE. Cassel. No. Ger. Lloyd, 2 p. m.. Pier 9, Locust Point. August 3. Carpatbia. Cunard, Piers 54 and 56, North River. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, Ham.-Amer., 12 noon, Hoboken Pier. Berlin, S'o. Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m., Hoboken Pier. La Savoie, French, 10 a. m.. Pier 57, North River. FROM PHILADELPHIA. Prinz Adalbert, Ham.- Amer., 11 a, m. FROM MONTREAL. Lake Champlain, Can.-Pac, daybreak. August 4. FROM BOSTON, Parisian, Allan, 6 a. m., Charlestown Pier. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Samland, Red Star, 10 a. m. FROM MONTREAL. Corsican, AUan. August 5. Celtic, White Star, 11 a. m., Piers 59 and 60, North River. Kroonland, Red Star, 10 a. m., Pier 61, North River. Philadelphia, Amer., 9:30 a. m., Pier 62, North River. California, Anchor, 3 p. m.. Pier 64, North River. FROM MONTREAL, Grampian, Allan. FROM MONTREAL. Megantic, White Star-Dom., 9 a. m. New York. Egtablished 1874. DARDS N. E. Comer 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad. dress, DARDSFLOR. St. Paul, Minn. Holm S Olsoo, 20-22-24 West Fittii Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all poiots in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the largest stock: the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM L. ROCK Flower Co. Will carefully execute orders for Kansas City, and any town in Missouri, Kansas or Oidahoma Montreal. All orders receive prompt attention. Choict L Beauties, Orchids and Valley always on hand Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda PLORISTS, 141S famvm St t^S?Zr?!k Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street. 28 The American Florist. /uly 2g DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS wm be delivered for the trade In other cities by tbc firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Young & Nugent Telcplione 2005-2066 Madison Sonarc. 42 West 28th Street. To oat-oi lowD florista HWJ V/^mT We arc In the Heart Of nttVl lUHA. And give special attention to iteamer and Theater orders. Prompt deliveries and best stock in the market. Terri Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl & Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247. We are In position to fill promptly all mail, lalcpbone, teleerapb and cable orders with best taaUtT stock in season. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for cut flowers and desiina solicited for delivery in any part of Texas, Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Fhonel506. Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Order your flowers for deliver; Id this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. Kansas City, Mo. Geo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. 1122 Grand Ave. will fill all orders for Cut lintat Cify and (J-^^ l^^V^S^^ti PltlSini Hill, Mo. that may be entrusted to them St. Louis, Mo. Write, Wire or Phone Tonr Ordera to 1406 OUve street, Raanlir discount allowed on all orders, either Plants or Cat Flowers. Pbones BeU, Main 2306; Klnloch Central 4981 Louisville, Ky. JACOB SCHULZ, 550 So> Fourth Avenue. Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph riorisr Telegraph us aad we will reciprocate. W« coTer all points Jn New England. 43 BROMFIELD STREET. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST eO KEARNEY STREET. Denver, Colo. yhc Park 1643Briadway HOFal CO. J. A. VALENTINE, President. PhUadelphia. Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orders. Dayton, O. Matthews, FLORISTS 16 W. 3rd Street. Flowers in any arramcement for all occasions, for Dayton and vicinity. Long dis. FboDes. THE I y. GASSER 6(HIPANY, EucUd Avanue We Cover All Points in Ohio. New York. MYFR PI RRI^T BO9-6II Madison Ave mlLn, iLUniOl, Fbone6297 Plaza Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. 212 rittli Ave. No. LEADING FLORISTS NASBVILU. TENN New York. Established 1S4» David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway 16B2?lt/3 Columbu., dlOlCB CUt FIOW8R aention the American Florist tehen wvU^i SAN FRANCISCO Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. New York City. Frank Yaleotine WHOLESALE AND RETAIL rLORIST Also Manufacturer of ARTIFICIAL FLOWEKS. 158 EAST llOTH STREET: Bet, 3rd and Lexin^toD Aves. Tel, 5633 Harlem, Mention the American Florist when writinn Cincinnati, O. JULIUS BAER, 138-140 E. Fourth St Long Distance 'Pbone. Mention the American Florist when writinj. IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CTTT Pbone 6404 Madison Sq. 12 West 33d St. Onr Motto -THE GOLDEN RCL&. Mention the American Florist when writitdt Orders will be carefully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wbolesale mdRetall Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Mention the American Florist when writing Poupkeepsie, N. Y. "The Sahford Flower Shop' Vassar College and Bennett School. Rockford, 111. H.W. Buckbee Colorado Springs, Colo. FRANK F. CRUMP, Wholesale and Retail Florist. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH a SONS. Will fill Toar orders for Designs and Cot Flowers in MichigBD, igii. The American Florist. 29 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below.the Leadlnd Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders, Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Miami and 6ratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cot Blooms. We coyer all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. WASHIN6T0N D. C. CUDE BROSXa FLORISTS 1214 F 3TNW WASH I NGTOK D O Gude's Pittsburg Pa. A. W. SMITH CO. KEENANBLDG. Ltrccst Floral EBtabllshment in America Eitabllahed 1874. locorporated 1909. Denver, Colo. FLORAL DES16NS AND FLOWERS Beit Quality on Shortest Notice DANIELS 5f FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels. Denver" St. Louis, Mo. The Most Central Location in City. F. H. WEBER Boyle and Maryland Aves. CUT FLOWERS AND PLANTS. Phonas: Bell. Lindell 2153; Kinloch. Delmar 768 Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Snooessor to Geo. A. Heinl) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones. 527. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders. Boston, Mass. Send flower orders lor delivery In Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc.. 124 TMMONT ST. Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS. Phonea: Home 1388. Cnmb. Main 1388 A. 634 Fourth Avenue. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Mo'chants We BCiicit telegraph orders Regular trade disc, 229 WEST THIRD STREET. Mention the American Florist when writing Alexandria, Va. David Q. Qrillbortzer Bell Phone 281. All orders receive prompt attention City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany. N. Y.— Eyres. 11 N. Pearl St. Alexandria. Va. — D. G. GrlUbortzer. Anderson, S. C. — The Anderson Floral Co. Atlanta, Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree. Boston— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston — Hoffman, 59-61 Mass. Ave. Boston — Penn, the Florist. 43 Bromfield St. Brooklyn. N. Y. — Cbas. Abrams. Brooklyn. N. Y'.— J. V. Phillips, 272 Fulton St. Brooklyn. N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y,— W. J. Palmer & Son. 304 Main. Cedar Rapids. la. — J. E. Lapes. Chicago — Ganger & Gormley. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St., Chicago. Chicago.— Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati — Julius Baer, 13S E. Fourth St. (Ueveland. O. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland. 0.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs. Colo. — Frank F. Crump. Dallas, Tex. — Texas Seed and Floral Co. Dayton, C— Matthews, 16 W. 3rd St. Denver, Colo, — Daniels & Fisher. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Eli Cross, 25 Monroe. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co.. 241 Mass St. Kansas City — Geo. M. Kelloge F. & P. Co. Kansas City — Wm. L. Bock Flower Co. London, Eng. — Wills & Segar. Los Augeles. Calif., Wolfsklll Bros, and Mor- ris Goldeiisou. Louisville, Ky. — M. D. Reimers, 223 S. 4th Ave. Louisville. Ky.— Jacob Schulz, 550 S. 4th Ave. Louisville, Ky. — F. Walker & Co.. 634 4th Ave. Milwaukee — C. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. New York — M. A. Howe. New York — D. Clark's Sons. 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's. 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Hartmann's Rosary. 2654 B'way. New York — Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — Malandre Bros., 2094 Broadway. New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York— J. H. Small & Sons, 1153 B'way, New York — Frank Valentine, 158 E. 110th. New York — Young and Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnnm St. Philadelphia— Robert Klft, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. — The Saltford Flower Shop. San Francisco, — J, B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons. Rockford. III. — H. W. Buckhee. St. Louis— F. H. Weber, Boyle and Maryland. St. Louis— Young's, 1406 Olive St. St. Paul, Mlnnn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. Miy & Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Terre Haute. Ind.— J. G. Helm & Son. Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. D. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's 96 Yonge St. Washington— Blackistone. 14th and H. Sts. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave and L. Washington — Gude Bros. Washington — Geo. C. Shaffer, 14tb and I StI. Alexander McConnell, 611 Fifth Ave., cor. 49th Street. NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded to any partof the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls: 487 and 488 38th St. Cable address: Ale.tjconnell, Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when writMir Chicago. GANGER & GORMLEY 187 N. State St. HIGH GRADE OF FLOWERS. All orders are very carefully execute Ph»,». !. Central 5196 Phones^ 2190 Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Telegraph Assoclatioi. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers in NORf HERN OHIO. Washington, D. C Geo. e. Shaffer. n a FLORIST s s Phone 2416 Mahi 14Ui fi Eye Sts., N. W Write. Telegraph or Telephone Albany, N. T. Rowers or Design Work. Delivered In Albany and Vldnltj OB Telegraphic Order. 11 NORTH PEARL STR££T. Toronto, Can. Canada'! beat known and most rdlabU flortat Only the Best 06 Yoiis« Street. W( delWtr toywhere io Canada lai tnirtatit •afe arrival. Dunlop's Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. Pollworth Co. WUl take proper , IViAOOnftin care of yonr orders In »▼ l»CUn»a*J 30 The American Florist. fuly 2g, Amrrlcan Sred Trad* Aasoolallon. Leonard H. Vaughan. ChicaEO, Prcsidt-nt; Marshall H Diiryea New York First Vice- President: Edear GieEcry, Marblehead. Mass.. Sccocd Vice President: C. E Ken- del, Cleveland O.. Secretary and Treasurer. Next annual convention. June. 1912. S.\LSiFy look.s as though it -n-ould be wanted. WiNTEK Vetch seed is in good de- )nand at advanced prices. OOKN crops in the west and north- west are in good condition to date. Gladiolus bulb crops in the United States are suffering from heat and drought. Middle west onion seed, tl-iougli liurt to some extent by the hot weather, still looks better than ordinary. Every seedsman is trying to piclv up a little beet seed here and there, as it is evident this item -svill be scarce. Geo. C. Thomson, with Northrup, King & Co., Minneapolis, Minn., is in California looking over the seed crops. Howard M. Earl, of W. Atlee Bur- pee & Co., is making a western inspec- tion trip as far as Utah, and possibly to the coast. Chicago.— The heavy rain of July 21 came too late to help the onion set crops, the great bulk of which was already in the crates or ready to pull. Burning heat and drought call at- tention again to the great importance of some irrigation facilities for emer- gency use wherever valuable crops are grown. Seedsmen can advise farmer custom- ers, who have had their spring grass and clover sowings burned out, to disc their stubble land now and sow clover and timothy before August 15. The seed potato situation is critical. Some Michigan growers believe there is still time, with wet and cooler weather, to make good crops of late varieties, but no one knows where the early kinds will be found. The early plantings of garden beans in Michigan are very spotted, in many places poor stands, the result of the early rainy spell. The plants blos- somed in the hot weather and the pods are not filling well. Late plantings look promising. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Growers for the Wbolesale Trade Only. SAN JOSE, CALIF. F. H. Henry, of Henry & Lee, New York, who for the past three months has been actively engaged in the busi- ness of L. Boehmer & Co., at Yoko- hama, Japan, sailed for home July 15. Dutch Bulb Growers' Society. The following awards were made at the recent meetings of the floral com- mittee of the Dutch Bulb Growers' So- ciety of Haarlem : Awards of merit for Iris hispanica Amethyst, with fine formed flo-s\'ers, soft blue and violet; lip light blue, spotted orange and yel- low; obtaii-ied from seed, to A. van der Eng. Hz at Uitgent. Iris angelica, Alexandre Dumas. Flowers very large, azure blue, spotted dark indigo, lip with a large white spot, striped yel- low, obtained from seed to P. Byvoet & Co., at Overveen. Iris Kaempferi Hasaka. Flowers of an extraordinary size, dark purple, obtained from seed, to C. G. von Tubergen Jr. at Haarlem. Anei-none single, L'Unique. Flowers salmon-rosy, a very fine color; petals broad and round; obtained from seed, to Poakkum & Kabel at Uitgent. Nebraska Seed Crops. Fremont, July 24. — The most of our corn crop reports so far received show from« fair to good stands, also fair growth and coi-idition, but in every case the growers express the need of rain and in some cases report more or less damage to some of the crops but not sufficient damage as yet to cause total failures, although we do not be- lieve favorable conditions from now on will make full crops. Our vine seed reports confirm the loss of some of our acreage on ac- count of the dry weather and damage from cut worms, bugs, etc. In most cases, however, they have had some moisture and the crops are in a good growing condition. The most damage has been done to the muskmelon and pumpkin crops which for some reason failed to make good stands and in a number of cases some of the crops will prove total failures. Cucumber, watermelon and squash are faring better and we look for good average crops in most varieties. E. Waterloo, July 22. — The entire growing season has been unusually dry, with periods of extreme heat. Crops, however, in our immediate vicinity have been holding their own and doing remarkably well consider- ing conditions. Early sweet corns have been damaged somewhat, later sorts in good shape. Vine seed crops holding up well, with fair setting of fruit. There are some few complaints Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED HoUister, California Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondence Solicited. of grubs injuring winter varieties of squash. All crops need rain. A fair shower two weeks ago relieved con- ditions, but the ground is getting very dry again. There has been no ex- cessive heat during the past two weeks. R- Nashville, Tenn, Trade has been very dull for the past two -weeks, only funeral work keeping up' to any great degree, but there has been plenty of that. The florists are utilizing the time in great preparations for next season and re- port everything in fine condition with bright prospects for a plentiful supply of the very best of flo-n'ers. Large quantities of bulbous stock have been provided, and there will be no scarcity along these lines. NOTKS. The Joy Floral Company has laid in a big stock of orchids, finding a good demand for them all through the sea- son. They have made quite a sue cess in growing orchids and will have a more extensive supply than ever be- fore. All of their winter stock is look- ing fine and they say they ne\-er had better outside, notwithstanding the drought, which really affected them very little. They have now for their supply American Beauty roses, asters, Japanese and Harrisii lilies. Gladioli has been plentiful, as well as phlox and outside asters. The inside asters are just beginning to come and will make a plentiful supply very soon. Geny Bros, say it has been dull ■with them excepting for funeral work. They have roses, Harrisii lilies, gladi- oli, asters, and a plentiful supply of double white althea. Their winter stock is coming on inagnificently, roses, chrysanthemums and better car- nation stock than ever before. Their last new house, 30x200 feet, completed only a short time ago, they have put entirely in carnations and they are the finest ever. They are moving three houses from the old plant to the new, still leaving enough to house their palms in the houses near the store. Mclntyre Bros, are turning their at- tention more and more to their new place of thirty-six acres. They have all the material, lumber, girders and glass on the place and have begun work on the new greenhouses. In the meantirne they are losing no time at the old, but by the same industrious methods which have always character- ized them are making ready for a fine supply for the coming season. Leon Geny, of the firm of Geny Bros., is building hjm a handsome new residence in the Murphy Addition on Twenty-second avenue in a fashion- able locality. It is a two story brick with nine rooms. Mr. Geny has an interesting family of two bright chil- dren, a girl and a boy. Florists' drummers of all kinds have been circulating among the trade. M. C. D. Dubuque. Ia., July 14. — Emanuel Plum, of McCartney, today married Anna Pickel, of Potosi, Wis. The romance began among the green fields of Grant County, Wisconsin, when the branch of the Plum tree and the tendril of the Pickel family were children. Mother Pickel and Mother Plum attended their respective sprigs during the nuptials, at which Judge Buckley officiated. Established ISIO. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE, G'owers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialtifs: Beet Cabbarte, Carrot. Celery, Let- tuce. Onton, Parsley, Radish, Rutabaita, Turnip. So'e .^gent for u. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON, Marietta, Pa. igii. The American Florist. 31 Giant Pansies The finest large flowering varieties, critically selecli-d. 6000 seeds. $1.0"; Vi packet. 50c: oz.. $2 50. A liberal e»tra packet of Giant Mme. Perret Pansy Seed added to every order for Pansy Seed. Chinese Primrose, frr.'.VTd double mixed. bOOseeds. $1.0(1, V, packet. 50c; 1000 seeds. $1.50. Colors separate also. Cash. We can please you. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa, Mention the American Florist v hen writing FROM SUNNY Specialties: SPAIN SEEDS: Onions. Penpers Early To- mato CaQliflowers, Beans. 97 varieties. Melons. Celery.EgK Plants. (.irown on contract for the United States Seedsmen by Federico G. Varela, ^"''•"'"TnSs' requested: I do not supply growers direct. Mention the American Florist when wr'ting MoBod^erSSonsCo. Los Angeles, California Wholesale growers of Sweet Peas, Tomatoes, Lima Beans, Lettuce, Asters, Cosmos and other Flower Seeds. Mentiov. the American Florist when writing GET QUOTATIONS FROM LANDRETH SEEDS which SUCCEED Sir"" Bristol, Pa. IfentJon the American Florist when writinj FOR SEEDS OF ALL KIND APPLY TO W. W. JOHNSON & SON, Liiitii, Boaton. Ensland. sln'yJurTl^"""' Scratch or Poultry Food We will make it for you. under your own brand, for $28.00 per ton. Send today for sample 100 lb. bai. $1.50. Mr. C. E. Jenson. of Atlantic City. N.J.. on Oct. 27th, 1910. writes as follows: ' I want to state that yonr three grades of Poultry Food- Chick Starter. Developing Food and "Square Deal" Scratch or Poultry Food— stands without an equal today. They are perfect mixtures and sound in grain and a pleasure to handle." J.DOLGIANO & SON, Importers and Wholesalers (Established for 92 years). Baltimore, Md. Mention the American Florist when writing H. WREDE, LDNEBDRG. GERMANY PANSY SEED J ITS First Prizes, the highest awards ' Chicago, Paris. London. Bruxelles. 1000 seeds, finest mixed 2Sc 1 oz. ..$2.25 I*" Price list on application. Cash with order Mention the American Florist when writing fiET RICH QUICK Grow Cold Storage Lilies. A case of 200 7-9 Giganteums cost you $14.00. Will produce in 10 weeks at least 40dozenflowers. Figure out your profits. Get a case at once from e. C. POILWORTH CO,, Milwaukee, Wis Vaughan^s Roman Hyacinths Narcissus P. W. Grand, and Freesias (Calif. Freesias Ready.) are afloat! Will arrive soon. LILIUIVl HARRISII^^aV Let us quote or add other supplies to ship with these and SAVE FREIGHT. DO IT NOW. Vaughan^s Seed Store, CHICAGO — NEW YORK. S. M. IsbeU & Co., Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Bean, Cucamber, Tomato, Pea, Mnskmelon. Squasb, Watermelon, Radlsb, Sweet Com. Correspondence solicited. Contract Seed Growers Cnopialtioc Pepper, Edg Plant, Tomato, opeciailies. vine seed and rleld com. Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick Sc Son, PEDRICKTOWN. N, J. Waldo Rohnert GILROT, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower, Specialties: Lettuce. Onion. Sweet Peas. Aster, Cosmos. Mignonette. Verbena in yariety. Correspondence Solicited. Henry Fish Seed Go. Bean Growers « — ♦ For the Wholesale Seed Trade. CSRPINTERIX, CALIP. DITLEV ELTZHOLTZ & CO. Ringe, Denmark, offer for delivery Autumn 1911, Cualifower Seed, Danish Snowball Cab- bage—Danish Ballhead. Please ask for our prices. 37 East 19 St., bet. Broadway and 4tb Ave.. J. C. Robinson Seed Co. Waterloo, Neb. Contract growers of Cucumber, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed: Snear Flint and Field Seed Corns. ESTABLISHED IN 18S4. Bridgeman's Seed Warehouse, RICKARDS BROS., Props., New York Telephone 4235 Gramercy. Asparagus Piumosas Nanus SEED Fresh, true to name and highest germination. For Qoick Salt $1.75 per 1000; 2S.OO0 and over at $1.5D DRAKE POINT GREENHOUSES, ^F^p^^t. ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Oalif . Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. Growera for the Trade Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tnrnip, Radish, Beet, Etc. wd wSc'cnlfin.'''''" MILFORD, CONN. 32 The American Florist. July 2g, SEASONABLE SEED Sforrs & Harrison's Superb Giant IVIixed Pansies This mixture contains the cream of the world's finest strains o£ Pansies, embracing all of the Giant strains, together with the new Orchid-Flowering varieties, selected and mixed by ourselves with a view of pleasing the most critical florist trade. Absolutely unsurpassed. Trade packet, 50c; \%-QiL., $1.25; oz., $4.00. All Other strains, separate colors and named varieties of Pansies. Cineraria Seed from Prize Winners Trade Packet, $1.00. PERENNIAL SEEDS A large variety for immediate sowing. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO. PAINESVILLE, OHIO POINSETTIAS (TRUE TYPE) AUGUST DELIVERY We will have a fine lot ready early in August. Strong 2 1-2 in. pot plants. Price, $5.50 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. A. HENDERSON & GO. '^^^^f^l^c^b^^" Mention the American Florist when writing Baltimore. VERY LITTLE STOCK ARKIVI.NG. Business conditions are about the same as reported last week. There is but very little stock arriving and what does come in is far from being first class. It is a difficult matter to obtain any long stemmed roses, for what do arrive are short stemmed and pretty well open. Carnations are no better, the blooms being very small. Phlox is in good supply and sells well. Sweet peas are shortening up, but they still liave a good call. Greens are in good demand. Pot plants are moving slowly. Funeral work is about all that is called for among the retailers. The drought has at last been broken and better stock is now looked for, both growers and retailers have had their troubles, but, like all florists, are a good set of fellows, and have made the best of it during the season. CONVENTION NOTE.S. The city is wide awake for the con- vention and from all reports every- thing will be in readiness. The mer- chants will decorate their stores and buildings, everybody has become in- terested, and for the present all are florists and the delegates will find a warm welcome. We had the pleasure of entertaining many members of tlie society six years ago when the con- \ention was at Washington, and they had a royal time, l)ut this year we will have the whole society. If any- one is crab or flsh hungry take the trip down Chsapeake Bay and he will get his fill. Clean Up on — ROSE STOCK 1000 American Beauty plants, 4-in., at $10.00 per 100. 500 each Bride, Maid, Richmond, Chatenay, Ivory, Queen Beatrice, Bon Silene, Pink Killarney and Golden Gate, 4-in., at $8.00 per 100. GRAFTED STOCK 200 each Chatenay, Ivory, Golden Gate and Uncle John, at $15.00 per 100, 3-in. stock. CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing NOTES. Another hail storm visited Balti- more county. John Eberhardt had about GO panes of glass broken. The farmers were heavy sufferers, many crops being entirely ruined. During one of the recent storms the lightning struck on the estate of R. Vincent. Jr., & Sons Co. at White Marsh, and destroyed an acre of dahlias. Philip B. Welch and James Glass have each placed an order with the lo- cal agent for a 50 h. p. Gem City boiler. J. L. T. Spuingfield, Mass. — The greenhouse of Hans Madsen on Bridge street is imdergoing extensive improvements. Taruytown, N. Y. — The Tarrytown Horticultural Society will hold its out- ing at Rye Beach August 1.5. There will be games and a shore dinner. The committee of arrangements is William Scott, James W. Smith and John Brunger. Peonies We have a very large stock of the best commercial varieties — all of onr own growing. Send us your list of require- ments. Complete list in course of pre- paration, which will lie sent on request. Vaughan's Seed Store, 31-33 W. Randolph St., 25 Barclay S»t., (New number, sam. location. i CHICAGO. NEW YORK- Greenhouses. Trial Grounds and Nurseries: Western Springs. 111. Mahoney City, Pa.— Curtis Fenster- macher, the local florist, proved a bene- factor with the large audience at the Grand, when he distributed several hundred fans to the people in the the- atre, which was greatly appreciated, for it was an extremely hot night. tgii. The American Florist. 33 MMMnnnMMMnnnMMMMnnnMMMnnnMMMnnnMMMMnnnMMM H n n n M H M n n n n M H M n n n M M H PANSY SEED TIME Giant Pretiosa. hlolcb Giant White. Violttspot CHALLENGE PANSIES Trade pkt. Crimson-rose, while marein, violet $015 $0.60 the largest white lU 50 \X oz. oz. $2 00 l.iO PANSt ~ MDDIHGTON'S " CHALLENGE " — ALL GIANTS This mixture contains all the fiaest Giant strains — of the leading Pansy Spfcialists in the woi Id— the Giant sf If colors, the Giant striped and margined, and the Giant blotched etc.. all carefully mixed in proportion — th- finest that money can buy — the bnest vcur money can buy. k florifct who has grown it said. ■■\\'hy don't yen call it Defiance?" Trade pkt., 50c; !4-oz., 76c; 'i-oz.$1.50; !/2-oz..$2.75;oz.,$5 CHOICE VARIETIES OF GIANT PANSIES Trade pkt. H oz. Oz. Giant Trlmardesu. Improved mammoth Howefion and in krood range of color. .. ... 30.15 $0.50 $1.50 Giant Masterpiece (Frilled Pansy). Petals beautiluliy waved, exquisite colors 15 .85 3.0O Cassier's Giant. A fine strain of large highly colored tiowers 15 .S5 3 CO Giant Buttnot's Stained. Exhibition. Extra ch lice tlowers large aod pleDlv of light colors .50 Giant Madame Perret A recent intrrductioc by a celebra ed French specialist; of strong. fre*" rrowth Especially rich in red shades . .15 .85 3 00 Giant Fire King. Brilliant nddisb yellow. with iarye brown eves .... . .25 100 3.00 Giant Lord Beaconsfield. D-. ep purple violet, lop petals lifht blue .15 .50 1-50 Giant Canary Bird. .A five sootttd yellow va- riety. Ground cilor IS a deep s ld.;n yellow and esch petal is marked with a dark blotch.. .15 .!s5 3.00 isnt Orchideaefiora, or orchid- flowered Pansy, -splendid variety. B,-auiifuI sbsdrs of pink lilac, oiange. rose, terra cotta. cha- m 'ISe ere ... . Oiant Emperor William. Ultramarine b'ue. OUrol- eve. Giant G ilden Queen Biihtyelbw. no eye.. Giant Golden Yellow Yell nv. brown eye Giant King of tne Black* (Faust) Black Giant President McHinley. Golden jellow. larire da-k hlotrh , Giant Prince Bismarck. Yellowish bronze. dark eye .25 1.25 4.00 .10 .15 .25 . .15 .15 .25 .50 .(is .75 .60 1.50 2.00 2 50 2.00 .85 3.00 .75 .60 2 50 2.0J ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seedsman, Giant Rosy lilac 15 342 W. 14th Street NEW YORK M M M n n n m m m u n n n n n m m m n n n m m m n MnnnMMMnnnMMMnnnMMMnnnMMMnntiMMMnnnMMMnnnM f^erns for Dishes Per 100 Per 1000 2^-in $.3.50 $30.00 Asparagus Plumosns, 2Vi inch $3 50 per lOO: $30.00 per KOO. Poinsettias. st>ong2H inch pot plants $5,00 per 100; J45,0O per 1000. Primroses, Obconica, Chinese. Kewensisand Forbesii. best lar^e flowering strain, st-ong 2H. incn pot plants. $3.00 per lOO; $i5.00 per 1001. Ctirysantliemums for pot culture, mostly for siokfle aod poiiiooa, strong bushy plants 4'--i-inch pots, tl 00 oer doz, ; JS.i 0 per ICO Ctirlstmas Peppers, 2 inch pots, $2.50 per lOO. 500 at 1000 rates. Cash with order FRANK OECHSLIN, 4911 QulncvSt.. CHICAGO For Fall Planting Lilium Tenuifoliuin, Hansoni, Davuri- cum, Henryi, Elegans and Wallace!; Daphne Cneoruin, Delphinium For- tnosum, Syringa Japonica, German and Japan Iris. Fail list issued in August. E. S. MILLER, Wading River, N. Y. Field-Grown Carnation Plants of Bright Spot ready after August 1. NiC. Zweifel, North Milwaukee. Wisconsin. ^Flower Colors Use our COLOR CHART in describing tteie rilCE. Sl.OO rOSTPAID. American Florist Co- 440 S.DMrbQraSl.. CBI::A00 BAY TREES STANDARD or TREE SHAPED. Stems Crowns Each Pair 24 .30 inch,.., 20 22 inch $ 7 50 $14 00 3KM inch .. 22-24 inch 6 50 12 00 42 46 inch.... 54 inch 6 75 12 50 45-48 inch... 26 inch 7 50 14 00 454 tern Springs, lU. CARNATIONS P. DORNER & SONS CO. La Fayette, Indiana. , Uention the American Florist when writing I PANSIES Brown's Improved Giant Prize Pansy Seed Finest Strain in the Market. 1911 Crop, Mixed Seed: V's oz. 14 oz., h oz.. $1 00 loz I B 00 1 6a 141b 14 00 2 60 Vz lb 25 00 lib $50 00 Separate colors: Giant Yellow, Giant Wliite, Ivord Beaconsfield, Emperor Wil. Ham, same p ice. Cash with order. PETER BROWH, Lancaster, Pa. ^Heas' ttiention the American Florist when luritinz. Perfectly Clean Boston Ferns for grrowing on. we have I5.000o[ them j-inch ISOOperlOO Asparagus Seedlings, prepaid we have 200 000 Plumosus WcperirO: »7 50 per 1000 Sprengerl 60c per 100; $5,00 per U 00 — Cash, please. THE REESER PLANT COMPANY SPRINGFIELD OHIO Exclusively Wbolsale Plan tsnien- J. D. Thompson Garnalion Co. Carnation Specialists JOUET, ILL. 34 The American Florist. July 2g, f Market Gardeners Vedelable Growers* Association of America. B. L. Watts, StateCollege. Pa.. President; H. F. Hall, Boston Mass., Vice President; S, W, Severance. 508 Illinois Life Building, Louisville. Ky., Secretary: M. L. Rastecik, Cleveland. O . Treasurer- Annual meeting at Boston Mass.. 1911. Melons and Cucumbers. Our melons and cucumbers this sea- son have made excellent growth, in fact the best we ever had at this date. This is owing to ample water supplied by overhead, pipes. We are careful to start the first vines lengthways of the rows for many reasons. We can cul- tivate longer, spray easier and pre- vent twisting by winds, for as soon as two vines meet they lock and no fur- ther upsetting is possible. Of all things that damage melons high winds are about the worst for twisting and upsetting is disastrous to vines. In fact, vines resent any handling what- ever. They should never be moved in hoeing or handled in any shape. In severely exposed places we always in- tercrop our vine crops to provide protection. This can be done in nu- merous ways; we have planted among onions, cabbage, sweet corn and po- tatoes with success; that is, omit a row or two of the others to allow for the melons. Some people believe that pinching the vines is a benefit. They are mistaken. These days with dis- ease lurking everywhere we must avoid any injury. One of the advan- tages of spraying is to keep off the striped bugs, as no doubt they spread the wilt disease by biting various plants. Mulching with manure, hay, straw, litter or weeds is very desir- able as it retains moisture and pro- vides a hold for the tendrils. After July 1.5 the Bordeaux spray should go on and be kept up the balance of the season. Marketman. Davenport, la. There has been very little doing the past two or three weeks, an occasional funeral order being about all, and hardly enough flowers to fill the few orders that did come in. Flowers are flowers in name only, as one-tenth of an inch rain in eight weeks, with the glass hovering around 100° every day, is not very conducive to the growing of flrst-class blooms. Everything out- side has suffered awfully, and plant life has never looked so bad to the writer's knowledge at this time of the year. Where the florist is going to get his cuttings from this fall is at present a mystery, as the stock plants are about the same size as when they were set out, and if anything a little smaller. Asters are coming in, but like everything else grown outside, are very poor. Those grown under glass are fine and of these there will be plenty in another week. CLUB MEETING The July meeting of the Florists' Club which was to have been held at the home of Henry Gaethje, was, ow- ing to the serious illness of Mrs. Gaethje, held at the Rock Island Tur- ner Hall, and notwithstanding the tor- rid weather the meeting was well at- tended. "Forcing, and Outdoor Cul- ture of Sweet Peas" was the evening's topic. The committee on the annual picnic reported everything in readiness for the largest blowout the club has ever held. The picnic will be held on August 3 at Wm. Knees' summer liome on Rock River, and everything to make this a record breaking outing has been provided. T. E. Los Angeles, Calif. An important event and one of the greatest interest to California horti- culturists was the special meeting of the Los Angeles County Horticultural Association held at the Chamber of Commerce assembly room on July C. O. E. Essig, chairman of the horticul- tural commissioners of Ventura county, was the principal speaker and his ad- dress on "Insect Pests in Southern California and the Best Methods of Control" was a masterly speech show- ing that Mr. Essig has a thorough grasp of his subject and is an en- thusiast in his work as well as one of the best posted authorities on this ex- tremely important subject. President Theodore Payne opened the meeting and introduced the speaker who in his opening remarks said that wliile much of the work of his department was still of an experimental nature yet much more was practically of such a character that results were assured given the correct circumstances and conditions. Treating upon the various insects he showed that their manner of feeding had to be taken into consid- eration when preparing methods for their destruction and gave detailed in- structions for the annihilation of vari- ous scales, weevils, the codlin moth and other troublesome insects and fungi. The lecturer laid great stress on the importance of arsenate of lead as a poison for biting insects, prefer- ring it to Paris green on account of its greater safety and decreased lia- bility to burn. For contact sprays for sucking insects he described sev- eral emulsions and mixtures. We gathered that he preferred the lime- sulphur wash to de-hydrated lime as easier to apply effectively. For mealy bug he recommended carbolic acid emulsion as the most likely to pierce the wooly coat of this troublesome pest. Mr. Essig believes in saving trees wherever possible and depre- cates the wholesale slaughter of trees as practised in some sections. He also holds that nurserymen should be ad- vised when any trees are refused ad- mittance to certain sections through quarantine and not that the trees or seedlings should be destroyed indis- criminately. The nurseryman, he thinks, should be given the chance to reship his goods if he wishes to. He also said that he found nurserymen glad to help the commissioners in their work and to cooperate with them, while in the discussion that followed the address local nurserymen spoke highly of the way in which they had been treated by inspectors. By the tone of the complaints that had reached the society it seemed that dis- gruntled people who had been warned by inspectors to clean up their trees, had not done so and now objected to paying for its being done by the in- spectors, were they who were ag- grieved and that the trade generally had no "kick coming." A few cranks can make a lot of disturbance and one it appeared was a disappointed applicant for a position as inspector. P. D. Barnhart again repeated his little tale of woe about an inspector mistaking fly specks for scale, a story he has told so often at meetings of the society that we are beginning to know it by heart. J. Dietrich spoke of the considerate treatment he had re- ceived at the hands of inspectors in his business as a nurseryman and after a spirited set-to in which the horti- cultural commissioners' end of it was upheld. Doctor Houghton proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Essig for his able lecture, which was undoubtedly well deserved and cordially given. H. R. R. East Bkidoewatee, Ma.ss. — Tony Ap- pledorn is erecting a new greenhouse l!7i/4x30 feet, of modern construction, to be devoted to carnations. Montrose, Mass. — The Montrose Greenhouses, N. F. McCarthy & Co.. proprietors, have purchased an addi- tional tract of land on the boundary line of Wakefield and Lynnfleld, and are planning the erection of another greenhouse 60x300 feet. WatCB tor onr Trade Mark itampa* en every brick of Lambert'i Pum Culture Mushroctn Spiwn Subitituiion of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Presb sample //"^v, brick, with illustrated book, mailed Vq5^ postpaid by manufaclurcrt opoB re- ^-^ ceipt of 40cent«in postage. Adimi Trade M ark . American Spa wn Co..St.ranl.Mllnn. MenUon the American Flonst when wrMno We will mail on ap- plication sample of Niagara Pure Culture Spawn Direct or Trans- fer, or both that you may be your rwn judge of quality. We will quote you most aitr active figures. both to iR'pe Rnd small erowers. Ooronallty speaks for itself ana is guaranteed Niagara Mushroom & Spawn Co., Lockport, N.Y Success In Market Gardening REVISED AND ENLARGED EDITION. A new and larger edition of this well known work on market garden- ing. It contains everything a market gardener wants to know, and in a form easily understood. It is an invaluable guide to any one in the business from the beginner to the most experienced. PBICE $1.10 AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedllnburg, Germany. UBOWEB and EXPOBTEB on the VKBT LABOEBT BCAL.E of Ml CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLUWBB and FABM 8EEO& (Eetabllehed 1787.) CnnnUUiooi Beane, Beeti, Cabbacea. Cairota, Kohl Rabl, Leek, Lettuce*. Onlona, tiUclildlllCdi I'eaa. KadlaUee, Spinach. Tumlpi. Bwedea Asters, Balaams. Begonlaa. Carnations. Cinerarias, Gloxinias. Larkspur. Nasturtiums. Panales, Petunias. Phloxes, Primulas. Scabious. Stocks, Verbenas. Zinnias, eta Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'B TKIUMPH OF THE OIAJJT FANSIEB (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful In the world, »8.00 per os., »LBO per K os., 7Bo per 1-18 oi., poet- ag* paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, flnest stocks and best qualltT. I ALSO OBOW LABGELY BEBD8 ON CONTBACT. tgii. The American Florist. 36 Sn Unusally Good Selection of PLANTS- FERNS- PALMS For the Best Order of us. Asparagus Sprengerl.2-in.$2 50 per 100; 3-in., $1 per doz.; $6 per 100; 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; 110 per 100; !f80 per 1000; 500 at lOCO rate. Asparagus Plumosus, 2 in., $3 per 100. Ampelopsis Engelmanni. 4-111., $2 per doz.; extra strong plants at $3 per doz. Ampelopsis Veltchil, 4-in., $2 per doz. Cibotium Schiedei, 7-in., $2 60 each, fine plants. Cyperus (umbrella plant) 3-in., T5c per doz.; $8 per 100. Crotons, 3-in., $10 per 100. Cycas, 4-in., 25c to 35c each; 50c each; 6-in., 75c to $1 each $1.60 each. Jerusalem Cherries, field-grown, 4-in., $10 per 100. Asparagus Scandens and Deflexus, $10 per 1(0. Clematis Duchess of Edinburgh, 6-in., $1 per doz. Clematis Jackmanl, 6-in. $4 per doz. Dracaena Msssangeana, strong 5-in., $1.25 each. Dracaena Fra- grans, 21/2-in., $1.60 perdoz.;3-in. $2 per doz.; 4-in.; $3 per doz;; 6-in., $6 per doz. Lady Gay or Pink Baby Bam- bler, strong, 7-in., 75c each, $6.00 per doz. Dorothy Perkins, 4-in., $2.00 per doz.; 5-in., $3.U0 per doz. Palms, Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana, iVi-in,, $l..50 per doz, 3-iu,, $2.00 per doz.; 4-in., $3.60 per doz.; 6-in., $5 00 per doz.; Latania Borbonica, 3-in., 8c each, $1.00 per doz , $6 per 100; 4-in. $3.00 per doz.; ,$20 per 100; Phoenix Reclinata, 3-in., 25c each, $3 per doz.; Phoenix Roebelenii, 6-in., $2.50 each. FERNS FOR DISHES 1000. , nice plants, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per CYCAS. We Have it— Everything in the Line of Bedding Plants. THE G[0. WITTBOID CO., EDGEBROOK, CHICAGO, ILL. Field Grown Carnation Plants Direct from the Grower. Per 103 lOf 0 Light Pink Enchantress $7 00 $60 00 lawson Ecchantress 7 00 60 00 Hose elnh Enchantress 7 00 60 OU WhleEnchanircss 8 00 70 00 Wnile Peitectlon 7 00 65 00 Ssngamo 8 00 75(0 Alvina 7 00 65 00 Dorothy Gordon 8 00 75 no May Diy 7 00 65 00 Pink Delight 7 OO 65 00 VlCtO'ia 7 00 60 00 Georgia 7 00 60 no Afteiglow 7 00 6T0T Winsor 6 00 55 00 Beacoit 7 00 60 01 Victory 7 00 60 00 Barlowarden 6 00 55 00 M. A.Patten 6 10 55 OO B. Market 6 00 5S 00 Ouern 6 00 55 '0 Lady Bountif al 6 00 55 00 All of I tie above plants are in fine condition, clean, thrifty and yieorons guaranteed in every ■way- If 00 receiving any of ttie above plants. they are not as represented, thty can be returned at once and your remittance will be refunded. It nays to buy good stock such as we grow. They will produce twice ap many blooms as the cheaper erades offered. Stock ready for shipment July 10, HOWARD P. KLEIIiHANS.'66°Cen[re Sq Easton, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing n^i^,,^i.i.i^~ Place your order for Poin- r 0inS6nl3^ settias NOW to insure early ft VtU.9V|.|.IU^ delivery. We will have strone 2H-ipch pot plants ready in July. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000- Ratalo? for the askioe. Skidelsky €c Irwin Co. 121BBetz BIdg., Philadelphia. Pr Mention the American Florist when writing HYDRANGEA Souvenir de Claire The New Hydrangea of Begonia Lorraine Shade. Strong plants from 3 inch pots, for g^rowing on. Price. $5.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, Newark, New York Mention the American Florist when writing 2V, in. Bostons $5.00 VVhitmanii 600 Amerpbolii 6.10 Fiersonii Superbissima Plumosus 3.50 Sprengerii 2.50 Maiden Hair 5 00 Small Ferns 5'00 fT ;]& ce IV e» 3-in. $10 00 12 50 12.50 8.00 5.00 1500 GEO. 41n. $15.00 20 00 20.00 35.00 15.00 12 50 25.00 . KUdC 5-i_ $25.00 35 00 X^.OO 35.00 25.00 25.00 6-in. $<0.00 60.00 60.00 75.00 50.00 7 in. $60 00 85.00 85.go 100.00 Sin. 1100.00 125.00 125 00 Wholesale Florist. 423 Main Street, Peoria. Ill Am. Beauties H. P's aoci Mosses. 2H and 4-inch. '4 lb., 90o; lb,, $3.00. Vaughan's Cut Flower Mixture This mixture is put up by ourselves and contains mostly light cul- lu-ed sorts. We have sold this mixture for several seasons to some of our Chicago cut flower growers, who have realized big returns from the sale of the flowers. Pansies are as easily grown as; violets, re- quire less care and bring better returns. Trade pkt., 50c; % oz., $1.00; ;4 oz., $2.00; oz., $8.00. Vaughan's "Giant Pansy Mixture" Embraces besides all the si'pju'ate shades aiKl colors, five special strains not listed elsewhere, and which can only be had in this and our International mixture. This mixture includes the richest reds, coppers and bronzes, together with the most delicate rose and pink shadings, all the distinct colors of Trimardeau. the splendid Gassier strain. Trade pkt., 25c; ^/n oz,, 60c; oz., $4.00; Vi lb., $14.00. Vaughan's International Pansies The World's Best This is oni? ol: the sitecialties which has established and held the reputation of Vaughan's Flower Seeds, and this is one which we maintain most carefully, not alone as to quality, but in vitality and ^germination. You are beginning right in Pansy growing when you start with Vau2:han's International Mixture. Trade pkt., 50c; V& oz., $1.50; Vi oz.. $5.00; oz., $10.00. CINERARIA Vaughan's Columbian Mixture Trade pkt. (500 seeds), 50c; 3 trade pkts.. $1.40. Vaughan's Giant- Flowered Cyclamen Pure White (Moiif Blanc); Dark Crimson, Rosa von Marienthai, ••Daybreak" pink; Dark Rose, White with Crimson Eye. Per 100 seeds, 75c; I.OUO seeds, $5.00; 250 seeds of a color at the 1.000 rate. Giant-Flowered Cyclamen, extra choice mixed. Per 1.000 seeds, $0.50; 250 seeds. $1.15; 1,000 seeds. $4.50; 5.000 seeds, $20.00. Thi3 mixture is made up from the above separate colors. New Salmon (Glorv of Wandsbek). Per 100 seeds, 1.35; 250 seeds, $2.85; 1.000 seeds. $10.50. Giant Orchid-Flowered Cyclamen These are exceptionally tine, with large flowers that are frilled :iiid fringed in wonderful fashion. Pure White, Red, Pink, White with Carmine Eye, and Lilac Col- ored. Each, per 100 seeds. $1.00: per 1,000 seeds, $8.00. Giant Orchid-Flowered Cyclamen, in choicest mixtui'e ; 25 seeds,. $0.25; 100 seeds, 85c; 1,000 seeds. $7.00. English Grown Giant Cyclamen Price, 100 Seeds, $1.00; 1,000 seeds, $8.00. Princess May. Pale pink. ^Princess of Wales. Giganteum variety. Pink. Mauve Queen. Giganteum variety. Mauve, Duke of Connaught. Giganteum variety. Purplish crimson. ^Duke of Fife. Giganteum variety. Dark rose. Salmon Queen. New extra choice color. Rosy Morn. Giganteum variety. Delicate rose color. Claret bHse. Picturatum. Light rose tinted, with claret base. "^Grandiflora alba. The largest giant white grown. Excelsior. White, with red base. Extra large flowers. Our list of "Seeds for Summer Sowing," now ready; If you have not received a copy, please write for same. 31-33 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Greenhouses, Trial Grounds and Nurseries: Western Springs, Illinois. 25 Barclay St. NEW YORK Northern Indiana Florists' Association. The annual meeting of the Northern Indiana Florists' Association was held at Winona Lake July 19. There was a large attendance and a very inter- esting and successful meeting re- sulted. The matter of holding a flower show at Fort Wayne the coming fall was freely discussed and in all proba- bility the association will hold an ex- hibition in that city. The election of officers resulted as follows : J. D. Connor, Wabash, president. H. White. N. Manchester, vice-presi- dent. A. J. Wagoner. Columbia City, sec- rftary and treasurer. Amonff the noteworthy exhibits was the display of gladioli by the Kundred Gladioli Farm of Goshen. Magnificent specimens were shown of Arizona, pink; Blizzard, white; and Governor Hawley dark red. These were greatly admired and caused much comment. Other varieties that promise to become lead- ers were Amaryllis No. 1, Red Canna No. 1, King Cardinal, Pink Delight, and Orange King. These were all rep- resented by fine specimen blooms. The banquet was a most enjoyable affair and the steamboat ride on beautiful Winona Lake was such a pleasure, and the charms of the beautiful sheet of water so alluring, that the party lin- gered longer than was intended, and when it finally did leave it was with a feeling that meetings such as this were too few and too far between. Among those present were J. J- Martin and wife, North Manchester; Miss Dora Brown, A. G. Kunderd, An- thony Kunderd, Robert Kunderd. Go- shen; L. C. Smith, Marion; F. A. King, Winona Lake; C. M. Ten Eyck. Au- burn; W. H. Troyer, Elkhart; W. W. Dederich. Warsaw; H. W. Johnson. Kendallville; A. J. Wagoner, James Miner, Columbia City; J. D. Connor. Wabash; John E. Haugh, Anderson; Willis Kenyon, South Bend; Virgin Williams. J. H. Sheldon. Rochester: Simeon Feld, Muncie; George Pastor, Huntington; and Robert Newcomb, representing Vaughan's Seed Store, i Chicago. 38 The American Florist. July 2g, THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1, 1911. This 120 page book, written hy Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- tains many chapters covering all sides of growing, propagating storing, etc., and also some pagesof valuable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources, A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLCRIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. Montreal. DRY WEATHER FLOWERS POOR. Trade during this hot weather con- sists chiefly of funeral work, the death rate among the children under five years is said to have been the highest on the continent. Flowers of all de- scription are very poor and of little substance. The advent of asters and sweet peas will relieve the scarcity a little and give better material to work with. Rain is badly needed, vegetables everywhere show signs of the terrible heat and drought. NOTES. The Gardeners' and Florists' Club had present at its last meeting a repre- sentative of the Davy tree surgeons, who are doing wonderful work at W. W. Ogilvie's Redpath street, (John "Walsh, gardener). The method of their work was explained, and possibly Mr. Davy, who at present is visiting the city, will give a lecture before the club. The picnic will be held at High Gate Springs, Vt., Wednesday, July 26, and a large attendance is expected and a good time guaranteed. The Montreal Horticultural Society has everything ready for their Sep- tember exhibition. The hall is secured and the prize money guaranteed. The judges for the garden competition are A. J. Bowles, R. Burrows, J. Bennett and Wm. Wilshire. S. S. Bain mourns the loss of his favorite granddaughter, aged 22 months. The clothes of the child caught fire and she was so severely burned that her death followed. The tussock moth has greatly dam- aged the shade trees in the city. A special appropriation was voted by the board of control to fight the pest. "Wm. C. Hall will spend his holi- days at "Valleyfield and the invitation to St. Agathe is postponed until Au- gust. T. Martel entertained a party of gar- deners at St. Agathe July 16. "We were sorry to have to miss it. The St. Bruno Floral Co. has com- menced to build at their new plant near the station. BOBBINK& ATKINS World's Choicest Florist and Nursery Products. We are growinp in our greenhouaes and in our 250 acre nursery a large variety of material constantly in demand b/ florists. Our Illustrated General catalogue describes all the stock we grow. We shall gladly mail it to any florist upon application. B. & A. SPECIALTIES: Palms, Bey Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Autumn Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. WE are only a few minutes from New York City; Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Main Line of Ene Railroad. , - - Nurserymen and Florists. RUTHE'RFORD, N. J. ROSES! ROSES! ROSES! n Own Stock. Richmond, American Beauty, 214-inch pots, $7.00 per 100; 3-inch pots, $9.00 per 100. Bride, Bridesmaid, Perle, Sunrise, Chatenay, 2i^-inch pots, $5.00 per 100; 3-inch pots, $7.00 per 100. Stock ready for shipping in small pots. Standard varieties of CABNATIONS ready in cuttings or 214-inch pots. Send for circular. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Asparagus Ready luly 15. Per 100 Sprengerl Seedlings, per 1000. 7.00 100 Plnmosos, 2H in. pots 2 OO AsparagasSpreogeri, 2Vi ID. pota per 1000. $17.50 2 CO Primroses Read; AsEust 1, Per 100 Chinese Obc. Alba. Rosea and Forbesi.$2 00 Obconica Gieantea and SanEuinea, 2\i- in. pots 3 00 $4.00. Cash. Please, Pansy Seed, Giairt -flowering 02 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O. CARNATIONS Field grown select plants. Per 1000 White Enchantress $60 00 White Perfection 60 00 Enchantress SO 00 Bose Pink Enchantress 60 00 Miniborya Farm, 109 East Broad St., Richmond, Va. Field-Grown Carnation Plants ferlOOPer UOO White Perfection $6 ijO $55 00 Enchantress 6 00 50 ou Victory , SOO 4500 Wlrsor . ... 5 00 45 00 Pink Lawson 5 00 45 00 White Lawson... 5 CO 45 00 WIETOR BROS., 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago Many of the French vegetable grow- ers are turning toward growing plants and cut flowers. E. Hayward, Cote, St. Paul, is build- ing a lean-to for general plants. J. Petty has been on the sick list for some time. LucK. COLORADO Springs, Colo. — F. F. Crump has just completed two addi- tional houses. 4 FEW GOOD THINGS YOl WANT. Geraniums, Nutt, Perkins Grant. La Favorite. R. C. $1.25, 2-in. pots. $2.00: 3 in. $4 00 per 100; Viaud. Castellane. Pointevine. Jaulin, Ricard. Buchner. R. C.,$l 50; 2 in. pots. $2,50 3-in. $5,00 per 100. Boston Ferns, 5 in. 25c each. Dracaena Ind., 3 in.. $5.00; 4'in., $10.00: 5-in. $25 00 per lOJ. Asparagus Sprengen, 2 in.. $2.50 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 2 in.. $3 00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. Uention the American Florist when tor2-in $120.00 Richmond, 312-in 120.00 My Maryland, 3' j-in 120 00 My Mflrylana,2!2-in f^O.UO Beauties, 3-in •;.... fiS.OO 2-in r,0.00 GRAFTED STOCK. Per 1000 My Maryland, 3' i-i a $75.00 Richmond, 312-in <5">00 Pink KiUarney, SV^-in H.').oo PerUs, 31 -in T.',.0O Pink Killarney, 2!/2-in B'"^00 My Maryland, 2y2-in 65.00 Richmond, 2' -in 45. 1 0 White Killarney, 2' 2-in 55.00 Stevia. 2H-in per 100. 2. BO Sprengcri, SH-in P" WOO, 46.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO., Morton Orove, 111. Clematis PanlCQiata, strone. from 4 in. pots, $10 00 per ICO: 3 in. pots. $5.00 per 100. Asparaiius Sprergeri. 2 in. pots. 2c; 2H-in. pots. %i 00 per 10:1: 3-in. pots. $4.00 per 100. Salvia Renfirp Ampelopsis Veltchil, Eng- llsti Ivy, Stcvla, tall and varifEatnl: Pas- sion Vine, from 3-in. pets, $4.00 per 100. Crotons. 4-in. pots. $2.00 per;dozen: 3 in. pots $1 00 per dozen. Polnsettlas, 2H-!n. pots. $5.00 per 100. 1 Itti a Westmorelaad Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants f/\DV C/^ATf Rntland Rd. a E. 45tli St. JUIIN blUi 1, BROOKLYN. N.Y. SPECIALTIES. Roses, from 3-ln pots. CtarySantlieninma Carnations for fall deliverT. Smllax. Violeti IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list, Wood Brothers. £^i°?o% Boston Ferns... 2H-in. $30.00 per 1000 aH-in., $6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 860 at 1000 rate. MagnUlca,2V2-inch 15c each. HEHRT H. BARROWS k SON. Whitman. Mass, Nephrolepis Giatrasii 2!4-in. $8.00 per 100; $76 per 1000 4-in. $25.00 per 100. GEORGE GIATRAS West Hoboken, N. J. i^^Araucaria Excelsa, Robusta and Compacta You will never be sorry. It will pay you well. Do it now, and lay in a stock of Arancarias. Every day is valuable to you, because they grow into money for you. THE ARAUCARIA In thine own land thou art a king amongst the forest trees: From thy ereeo boughs the love birds sing songswafted on the breeze: Thy buried feet in burning sand, the tropic sun thy litht; Royal thou art. forever great, in thy majestic might. And in the cottage home thy charm, like a perpetual spell. Wins all our love, our cares disarm, our lips thy praises tell: Amonff the plants we make our own. thou art fairer than the lest; Stately and beautiful alone, 'mid others thou art best. Thy branches are as living hands, full of good cheer for those Who love to tend the shininj strands of earth's well woven robes. Whose gems are flowers whose fabric life, whose gifts art always fair. Yet who yield homage without strife to King Araucaria. Araucaria Excelsa Our Specially. Warning— Don't be deceived. Now. as well as for the last twenty-five years, we hold the ground as leaders in importing:, erowin? tind shippings of our specialty, the Araucarias. Araucaria Excelsa, Robusta compacta.Glauca, and Palms, etc. Florists, you all know we are leaders for the last 25 years in importing, growing and shipping of this so welt known evergreen decorative plant, the Araucaria. more in favor than ever, from Atlantic to Pacific Ocean. To every florist our Araucarias is interesting, there- fore no argument is needed for our goods. We know what our customers need, therefore we have provided and set aside special specimen plants. Spring 1910importation. forlawns. porches, veran- das, bungalows, private summer residences, the hotels and boarding houses on the seashoie and elsewhere. Ihis plant is one of the most desirable evergreen decorative plants adopted for this above mentioned purposes. For decorative purposes, in connection with palms, they will make a fine display. Araucaria Excelsa, raised from top cut- tings. 6-7 inch pots, 4 to5 years old 5. 6 and 7 tiers 25. 28, 30. 35, 40 in. in height $1.00 $1.25. $1.£0. $2.00 to $2.50 each Araucaria Excelsa Glauca and Robusta compacta, 6-7 in. pots, fine bushy plants $1,25.$1.£0. $2.00each Araucaria Excelsa, now importation, out of 5. 5V>. and 6-in. pots, 2 to 3 vears old, 3. 4 and 5 tiers. 10 12. 14. 16 18 and 20 inches high 40c 5f"c 75c and Sl.OOeach Robusta Compacta Excelsa Glanca, 5H and 6 in. pots $1.00 to $1.25 each Kentia Belmoreana, 4 year old 30 to 35inche* high, SI ;0 Kentia Forsteriana, 4 year old. 30 to 35 inches high. «i 50 Kentia Forsteriana, 4 year old. 24 to i26 inches high. 75c to $1.00. Kentia Belmoreana, 4 year old combination 0 made up of 3 plants, 26 to 28 inches high. $1.00. $1.25and$1.50. Kentia Belmoreana, combination or made up ot 3 plants. 3 year old 24 to 26 inches high. 75c to $1.00. Kentia Belmoreana, 4 year old. 26 to 28 inches high, *l onto $1.25. Kentia Belmoreana, 4 in.. 25c. 30c to 35c. Cocos Weddeliana Palms, made up of 3 plants, 4 to 5-in. pots. 30c. 40c and 50c; 3-in.. 15c. 18c and 20c. C;cas Revoluta or Sago Palm, the genuine large- leaved variety, imported direct from Japan 6 7 in pots. 5 to 15 leaves to a plant 12c per kaf. Areca Lutescens, 3 in. pots, msde up. 15c. 18c and 20c: 4 in. p-its made up 25c. 30c and 35c. Asparagus Pumosus Nanus, 2 in.. $3.00 per 100: $25.00 oer 1000: 3in.. $5.00 per 100; 4 in., $10.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri.2H-in..8tiong. $5.00 per 100 Solanum or Jerusalem Cherries, 2Hin . $300 Dor 1110. Ficus Elastica (Rubbers). 5H to 6.in. pots, 35c. 4nc and ,=:0c. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, 4 in. pnts. 25c to 3''c. Begonies New Improved Erfordi and Asch- mann's Beanty, anpw Improved Vernon Red. a constant bloomer for Christmas trade. 2Hin. pets. $5 00 per 100: 3 in.. $7, CO per 100; 4-in..l5c. Coleus Golden Bedder 2V2 in. pots, bushy plants. only $1.00 per 100. Ferns. Nepli. Scottll, Scholzeli and Whitmani, 5H'in. pots .-'^c 40c and 50c. Scholzi-ili. 4 in. 20c. Ferns forDisheS; a good assortment, 2V2-in.pots. $4.00 per 10. . ^ Large 3 inch Boston. Whitmani Scottii 15c to 20c. Fern Balls, imported direct from Japan, already started EOc. 25 at 100 rates. Cash with order, please. All plants must travel at purchaser's risk. GODFREY ASCHM ANN Wholesale Grower and Importer of Potted Plants, 1012 W, Ontario St., PHILADELPfflA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writins Field Grown Carnations Limestone Land: No Stem Rot. SOflOWhite Petfection SOOOLawson finchantrees 8000 R. P. Enchantress 30 0W!nsor 7000 Enchantress 1000 Victory $6 00 per 100: $55.00 per 1000 5000 White Enchantress $7.00 per 100: $65 00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate. W. Fargo, U. S. and American Express. JNO. F. SABRANSKY, Successor to W. Sabransky. Kenton, Ohio. Mention the American Florist when writing ROSES A SPECIALTY. The Dingee fi Conard Co., WEST GROVE. A « roentiog Tbe American ^^l^n'vlV.' when you order ■tocfc. PA. SMILAX Fine olants cut back, ready to plant out, 2!^ inch. $1 50 per 100: $12.50 per ICOO. Asparagus Sprengeri, fine out of 2H in. pots. $1,511 per lOI Asparagus Plumosns. 2V2 in. $2 00 per 100. J. C. SCHMIDT. Bristol. Pa. Robert Craig Co.. J ^^ PALMS I >. Pij and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49tii Sts., Pliiladelpliia, Trade Directory Of The United States and Canada Price S3. 00. American Florist Co., oeartSrSst.. Cliicago 40 The American Florist. July 2g, Index to Advertisers. AdTanceCoThe.... 50 1 American Spawn Co. 34 Amiing E C Co 19 Andersons A 27 Andersen Specialty Co 41 Andorra Nurseries. . 36 AnrermuellerGeo H 20 Aphine Mfe Co 50 Aschmann Godfrey., 39 At'aota Floral Co.... 27 , Badgley Reidel & t Meyer, loc 23 j Baei Julius 27 Baker- Wakefield Co. 47 I Barrows H H &Soo. 39 I Bassett & Washburn 14 Baur J A Potteiy Co 52 Bayersdorfer H 4!i Heaven E A 22 Bernine H G 2 Bertermann Bros Co 27 R'ackistone 2D. ..27 Black Gem Coal Co. 44 aobbink &Atkina... 38 ' Boddington AT 33 BodKerJno& SonsCo M BolandJ B Co . . ,,28 Boleiano J &Sons.,, 31 ! Bowe M .4 28 ' Braslan Seed Gro Co 3 1 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 29 Srldgeman's 5, Bro*n Peter 33 Brnns H N n Bnchbinder Bros. 40 BnckbeeH W 28 Bqdlone I A 19 Burnett Bros,. II Burpee W A & Co..,' II Caldwell the Woods- man Co 2; Camp Conduit Co!!,' 40 Ganger & Gormley,, 29 Carter Geo M,,., 22 ChlCarnCo '.'. I CbicaifO Flower Growers Ass'n 13 Chi House WreckCo 51 Clark The E BCo.,, 31 Clarke s Sons David . 28 Cleve and t utFloCo 29 Cooke Geo H 28 Cots nasGeo&Co., 22 Cowee W J 46 Craig Robt Co 39 Crump Frank F 2 Cunningham JosH.. 38 Daniels & Fisher,,.. 29 DardsChas 27 Deamud J B Co 15 Detroit Flower Pot.. 52 Dietsch A &Co IV nillerCask'y& Keen 5i DIIlonJL 38 Dlngee &ConardCo 39 Ditlev-Eltzholtz & Co 31 Oorner F & Sons Co 33 Drake Point. Ghs.. 31 Dreer HA 48 52 DonloplohnH 29 Eagle Mactine Wks 44 Edwards Fold'g Box 46 EiseleC 39 Elliott WH 20 EmmansGeoM 38 Eyres HG 29 Fish Henry Seed Co. 31 Florists' Hail Assn.. 49 Foley Mfg Co IV FordM C 23 Ford WmP 23 Freeman MrsJB 29 FottlerFiske Kawson Co II FromentHE 23 Frost. Chas 24 Ga'vinThosF 29 Garden City Sand Co 46 Sarland Geo M Cb.. 46 GasserJ M Co 28 Geny Bros 82 Giatras Geo 39 Giblin & Co Ill Good & Reese Co . . . 1 Gorham &Chapline. 49 Grand KapidsFlo Co 28 Graves Nathan R ... 46 Greater New York Florists' Ass'n, ... 23 Grillbortzer DavidG 29 Gude Bros 29 Hartmans Rosary... 27 Heacock Jos Co 26 Heinl John & Son... 28 Henderson A & Co.. 29 Herr Albert M 35 Herrmann A 46 Hpss& Swoboda 27 Hews A H & Co 52 Hilhnger Bros 52 Hippard E 40 Hitcbings&Co 48 Hocrber Bros 19 Hoffman Flo Artist.. 28 Hjftmeister Flo. Co . 21 Holm & Olson 27 Holton&Hunkel Co 20 Home Cor School... 48 Hooker H M Co 47 Hunt E H 19 [goe Bros 47 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 44 Isbell S M«t Co 31 lacksoo&Perkins . .. 35 Jacobs 6 &Sons 51 lansky lohn — 20 Johnsjn. Chas. J ,^0 Johnson W W&Son 31 Jones Percy 19 Kasting W F Co.... 23 Keller Geo & Sons.. 52 Keller J B & Sons... 28 Kellogg Geo M ..28 Ky Tob Product Co. 50 Kessler Bros 23 KiftRobt 28 King Construrt'n . . 46 Klelnschmidi F& Co 44 KleiohansP Howaid 35 Kohr AF 52 Kramer I N &Son.. 48 Krick's Letters 46 KroeschellBros Co.. 40 Kruchten John 19 Kuebler Wm 23 Kuehn C A 20 KuhlGeo A 35 Kyle &Foerster 19 Lager & Hurrell I Lange A 27 Landreth SeedCo.... 31 Leedle Floral Co.... K Lichienberger J .... 4J Lord& Burnbam Co. 4549 McCallumCo 21 McConnell Alex 29 McCuUough'sJM Sons Co 21 McFarland Publicity Service 11 McKellar Chas. W.. 16 McKenna P & Son.. 27 Malandre Bros 27 Mastin J G & Co.... 48 Matthews Florist.... 28 May & Co LL 28 Mette Henry 34 Millang.Chas 23 Miller ES ,33 Mim'borya Farm ... 38 Mitchell W.T & Son 36 Moltz A &Co 23 Moninger J C Co.... 49 MonoD RR 12 Moon The Wm HCo 3f Moore Hentz &Nash 'i?' Morehead Mfg Co... 5 Morse C C & Co 3 MtGiiiadPottery Co 52 Munk Floral Co 2i Myers Florist 28 Nat Flo B of Trade.. 4f> NY Cut Flower Ex. 23 Niagara Vlu-hroom and Spawn Co 34 Nicotine Mfg Co 50 Niessen Leo Co 21 Oechslin Frank 33 Olsen Chr II Palethorpe PR Co.. 50 Palmer W J &Sons. 29 Park Floral Co .. 2^ Peacock Dahlia Fms 21 Pedrick Geo & Son. 3i Perfection Chem Co. 5" Penn the Florist. 28 Pennock-Meehan Co 23 Peters & Reed Pot'y 52 Peterson J A I Phoenix Nursery Co. 36 Pierce FO Co 49 Pierson F R Co. . . . I 24 Pi>-rson U Bar. Co.. 5l Pieters & Wheeler SeedCo 30 Pittsburg CutFlo Co 21 Podesta & Baldocch 2« Poehlmann BrosColS39 PollwrthCCCo 29 31 .'0 Pulv'iz'dManure Co ,S0 Quaker City Machine Works 47 Randall A L Co 19 Randolph & Mc Clements 48 Ready Reference 41 Reed& Keller 47 Regan Print House,, 47 Reeser PlaotCo 3< Rein berg Peter 17 Rice Bros 20 Robinson JC SeedCo 31 Rock W L Co 27 Rohnert Waldo 31 Routzahn SeedCo... 31 Rupp John F .--I Sab'aisky John F... 39 SaltlordFlowr Shop 28 Schillo Adam 49 Schmidt J C 39 Schulz Jacob 28 Scott John 39 Shaffer Geo C 29 Sharp Partridge &C0IV Sheridan WF 23 Siebrecht & Siebrecht2i Situations & Wants. 11 Skidelsky & Irwin... 35 Small J H&Sons.... 27 Smith A W&Co.... 29 Smith Elmer D& Co .38 Smith Henry 28 Smith PJ 23 Smith Wm C 20 Smith W &TCo.... I Smits Jacs 36 Stearns LumberCo.. 46 Sterling Emery Wheel Co 52 Stoothoff H A Co.... 50 Storrs & Harrison Co 32 Superior Machine & Boiler Works... 46 Syracuse Pottery Co 52 Texas Seed &FI0 Co 28 Thompson Car Co... 33 ThorburnJM&Co... II TottyChasH 23 32 Traendly &Scheock 23 Varelo FedeiicoC... 31 Valentine Frank ... 28 Vaughan & Sperry.. 18 Vauehan'sSepd Store I II 31 3i 3^ 37 48 52 Vick's Sons Jas II VincentRJr I Wagner Park Cons.. 52 Walker F A &Co . 29 Ward & CoRalph M II Weber FH 29 Weiland&Risch ... 19 Weiss Chas&Sons.. 22 Welch Bros 20 WhitsettRC Coal & Mining Co 44 Wietor Bros.... 16 1938 WilksSMfg Co 51 Wilson Robt G 27 Wrede H 31 WittboldG.Co 27 35 Wolfskin B-OS& Morris Goldenson. 29 Wood Bros 39 Yokohama Nurs Co. II Young A. L. & Co.. 23 Young&Nugent 28 Youngs 28 Zech & Mann 19 Zweifel Nic 33 Gold Letters Gnmmed Gold, Silver and Porple Utten for inscriptions on Floral Designs. Best and Cheapest on the Market. Send for Samples and Prices, J. Uchtenberger, '=??,erone\e'?o^5JS" Mention the American Florist when writing THE STANDARD VENTILATIN6 MACHINERY The old reliable machiaes are the most powerful, least complicated of any on the market The Standard Steam Trap Ask someone who is useing a Standard for his opinion of it. Write for catalogue. E. HIPPARD CO., Youngsiown, Ohio /Mention the American Florist when writing FL0RI5T= Refrigerators ! DOES your rapidly increasing business require an attrac- tive ice box If so write us, we are mannlaclurers and can quote you on Ice-Boxes of every des- cription. Your old box can be used as part payment. Buchbindcr Bros. Long Distance Phone, Monroe 5616. Uention the American Florist when writing | 51 8-520 MilWaUkfiB AVB., CHICAGO BURNED CLAY Tile Benches and Tile Bottoms Gives results.Three styles of benehes. including Iron Pipe Frame, with Tile Bottom and Sides. Write for descriptive circular and delivered prices. Any size benches. Tile Sides THE CAMP CONDUIT CO. Garfield BIdg.. Cleveland. O DAYLITE GLASS CLEANER - QUICK - POWERFUL | Will Not Inju-e Paint or Pntty HL \ " 'j§ : : Leaves No Crrasv Snrf ace. 25 gals, or more..$0.7ii per gal. 5 to 10 gals. 80 per gal. Le88than5gals.. 1.00 per gal. Andersen SpeciallyCo One gallon will clean from 500 to 700 square feet. ASK VOUR JOBBER OR WRITE TO 4648 Calumet Ave., CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing Use Kroeschell Boilers and Kroeschell Generator^ and Piping System; Satisfaction Guaranteed. "Received your inquiry of the Vth inst. in regard to Kroeschell Generator purchased iromyou. We can safely say that without your Generator it would be aim >si impossible to heat our houses with any degrer ol safety as rur expansion lank is but 18 inch s aoove ihe highest pipe line, aid we had no trouble whatever in keeping the required tempera turc durijg the recent cold spell with the ihermomeier at 12° below zero. We are glad of the opporiunity to recommend your Generator. Boiler and Piping Plans to oar 'ellrw florists km wiog that when placed as directed they will give perfect satisfaction. We did our own piping, and none of us ever had any experience in that Ine before." NORTH FLORAL GO,, Ft. Dodge, la. c^tl^Vue. KROESCHELL BROS. CO., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago, liL igii. The American Florist. 41 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. AGERATUMS. Ageratum. 2-in.. |2 per 100. Geo. M. Em- luaus. Newton. N. J. ALTERNANTHERAS. Alternantheras. 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in.. $3. R. Vipcent. Jr. & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. Althernantheras. 2-in.. $3 per 100. Geo. M. Kmmans, Newton. N. J. AMPELOPSIS. AMPELOPSIS ENGELMANNI, 4-in.. $2 per 'ioz: ostrn strong plants at ¥3 per doz. AM-' PBLOPSIS VEITCHII, 4-in., ?2 per doz. THE t;EO. WITTBOI.D CO., Edgebrook, Chicago. Ill, ARAUCARIAS. Araucarias. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. G. Asch- inann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. ASPARAGUS. ASPARAGUS SPRENGEKI. 2-in., :p2.50 per 100; 3-in., $1 per doz.; «6 per 100; 4-in $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; $80 per l.OOO (500 at 1,000 rate). THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago. 111. Asparagus plumosus nanus, from 2yi-in. pots, S2,50 per 100; $22.50 per 1.000; 3-in., $5 per 100; $45.50 per 1,000. Cash with order please. Floral Hill Gardens. G. F. Neipp. Prop.. Chath- am, N. J. Asparagus plumosus, seedlings, $1 per 100; .•59 per 1,000; 2V,-in., $2 per 100. Sprengeri, seedlings, $1 per 100; $7 per 1.000: 214-in.. $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1.000. Jos H. Cunningham, Delaware. O. Asparagus Sprengeri and plumosus. 2-in.. 2c; 214-in.. $3 per 100; 3-in.. $4 per 100. 0. Elsele. 11th and Westmorland Sts., Philadel- phla. Plumosus. tine transplanted plants, readv for 3 and 4-in. pots. .$30 per 1.000. Special 'price on 5,000. Isaac A. Passmore. West Chester, Pa. ASPARAGUS SCANDENS and DEFLEXUS. 4-ln.. $10 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2V>-in.. $2 per 100; 3%- in.. $6 per 100. Cash. Henrv Daut. Decatur. 111. Potbound 3-in Sprengeri. can he shifted into 5-in. $6 per 100. C. C. PoUworth Co.. Mil- waukee^^ ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. 2-in., $3 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook. Chi- cago. 111. Asparagus plumosus, 2H-iu.. $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000. Prank Oechslin. 4911 Quincy St.. Chicago. Asparagus Sprengeri. estra strong. 3V'-in.. $6 per 100: $50 per 1.000. Cash please. Harry Heinl. West Toledo. Ohio. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2^-io.. $1.50 per 100. Plumosus. 2y.-in.. $2 per 100. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. ASPARAGUS SCANDENS, DEFLEXUS, 4-in., .o per 1.000. A. Honrlcrsou & Co.. 162 N. Watiaah Ave., rhlc-ago. I'oinsi'ttia.s. Sii-ln.. .f6 per lilO; $50 pt-r 1.0)0. Skldelsk.v & Irwin Co.. 1215 lietz Bids.. I'hlla- <-r K'O. C. Kisele, lllh and Westmorland St.^.. I'hilailflplii:i. PRIMULAS. I'riiiiulas from 2-ln. pots, frame grown, no bt_'ttPr strains in existence. Chinensis, the best y:iant fringed, 12 separate colors, or mixed. 2c. obconica grandiftora, Ronsdorfer and Lattmanu. I unrivaled hybrids. 14 colors or mixed. 2%c. I Obci^nioa gigantea, 5 colors or mixed, 3c. I J. L. Schiller, Toledo. O. ' Primroses. Chinese, obconica, alba, rosea and ' Forbosii, $2 per 100. Obconica gigantea and SHiiguiuea. 214-in., %'^ per 100. Jos. H. Cun- ningham, Delaware, O. , Primula obconica grandi, rosea and mixed 2Vt- i ill., 61-tc per doz.; $4 per 100. Sinensis, 2Vj-in.. ' rtOc per doz.: $4 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, ' Chicago and Now York. Primroses, obconica, Chinese and Kewensis. ■ 2ii-in.. $3 per 100: $25 per 1,000. Frank n.-. h^lin. 4911 Quincy St.. Chicago. ROSES. ROSES. Per 100 Per I,OnO American Beanty, 2%-in $6.00 $50.00 tlncle John, 2M!-in 3.00 25.00 Richmond. 3%-in 6.00 50.00 Pink KiUarney. 3^-in 6.00 WIETOR BROTHERS. ' 1G2 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago. Roses, strong clean stock. Own roots. Brides nud Bridesmaids. $6 per lOO. Kaiserin Auijusta Victoria, Pink Killarney, and Richmond. $6 per I lOt). Grafted Richmond, White Killarney and Pink Killarney. $12 per 100. P. R. Quinlan. Syracuse, N. Y. Large 4-in. RICHMOND. 100 1.000 Ro^e plants S4.00 .$35.00 GOOD STOCK. GEORGE REINBERG. ' 162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago. Roses, Am, Beauty, 4-in.. $10 per 100. Brides Maids, Richmond, Chatenay, Ivory, Queen Bea- trice, Bon Silene. Pink Killarney and Golden Gate. 4-in., $8 per 100. Grafted, Chntenay, Ivory, Golden Gate, Uncle John, $15 per 100; 3-in. stock. Chas. H. Totty, Madison. N. J. PINK KILLARNEY, WHITE KILLARNEY. RICHMOND, and BRIDE, fine plants, immedi- ate shipment, 2'1-in., $4.50 per 100: $40 per 1,000. WEILAND & RISCH. 154 N, Wabash Ave., Chicago. ^_^ Roses, strong, clean, own root stock from 3 1/2 and 4-in.. few hundred left, Killarney and White Killarney. Write for prices. C'astle Grove Greenhouses, J. J. Currau, Supt., Dan- ville^ ROSES, strong 3-in., ready to bench. WhitL- and Pink Killarney. Richmond and Perle. $6 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwankec, Wis. Roses. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, III. Roses. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg. Pa. LADY GAY or PINK BABY RAMBLER. strong, 7-in., 75c each; $6 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook, Chicago, Dl. Roses on own roots, budded, bedding. H. P.'s hybrids and teas. W. & T. Smith Co., Gen- eva, N.Y. DOROTHY PERKINS, 4-in.. $2 per doz.: 5- in., $3 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook. Chicago, III. Roses. Kaiserin, Rhea Reid. Killarney. Bon Silene and Safrano. W. H, Elliott. Brighton, Mass. ^ American Bf-auties from bench, $5 per 1">0. C. C'. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Roses. Leedle Floral Co.. Springfield. O. Exclusive cultivation of PANSIBS since '93 enables iis to say that we sell more blooming plants at highor prices than any establish- ment on the western hemisphere. Books open to your Inspection. We have never spent a dollar to advertise our blooming plants. They simply outclass all others. We have done this by selecting the one best for seed and selling the other ninety-nine. Watch this space for more details. A limited quantity of seed is offered 1911 crop, 1-12 oz„ $1; oz., $9. STEELE'S WESTERN PANSY GARDENS, Portland, Ore- gon^ _^__ Seeds, onion, peppers, early tomato, cauli- flower, beans it7 var. ; melons, celery, egg plant, Federico C. Varela, Teueriff, Canary Islands, Spain. Seed, onions, lettuce, sweet peas, carrot, celerv. leek, mustard, parsley, parsnip, radish, salsify. C. C. Morse & Co., 48-56 Jackson St., San Francisco, Calif. Seeds, beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, beet, Eurnip, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn.; East Jordan, Mich.; Sister Bay, Wis. Seeds, the Kenilworth strain of giant pan- sies. For varieties and prices see advertise- ment elsewhere in this Issue. Chas Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. Seeds, superb giant mixed pansies. tr. pkt., .50c; Va. oz., $1.25; oz.. $4; also separate colors. Cineraria Seed. tr. pkt., $1. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, 0. Seeds, Brown's Giant Pansy, y^ oz. . $1 ^4 oz., $1.50: V> oz.. $2.50; oz,, $5: ^i lb.. $14; 1^ lb.. $25; 1 lb., $50. Peter Brown. Lancas- ter, Pa. Seeds, giant pansies and Chinese primroses. See advertisement elsewhere in this issue for prices. John F. Rupp. Shiremanstown, Pa. Seeds, Vaughan's flower for summer sowing. For varieties and prices see advertisement else- where in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds, pansy. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Arthur T. Boddingtou, 342 W. 14th St., New York. Seed, Asparagus plumosus nanus. $1.75 per 1,000: 25.000 and over $1.50 per 1.000. Drake Point Greenhouses, Yahala, Fla. Seeds, cabbage, cauliflower, carrot, mangel, Swede " and turnip. Chr. Olsen, Odense. Den- mark. Seeds, aster, best standard varieties. Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian, Mich. Seeds, pansy. $4 per oz, Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware, O. Seed, pansy. 1.000 seeds, 25c; 1 oz., $2.25. H. Wrede. Luneburg, Germany. Contract Growen. Seeds, Cucumbers, cantaloupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin, sugar flint and field seed corn. The J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Water- loo, Neb. Seeds. Cauliflower Danish Snowball. Cabbage, Danish Ballhead. Ditliv Eltzholtz & Co.. Ringe, Denmark^ Seeds, beets, cabbage, carrot, celery, lettuce, onion, parsley, radish, rutabaga, turnip. De- naiffe & Son, Carignan. Northern France; Chag. Johnson, Marietta, Pa., agent. Seeds, beans, cucumbers, tomato, radish, pea, muskmelon, stpiash. watermelon, sweet corn. S. M. Isbell & Co.. Jackson. Mich. Seeds, swei't peas, tomatoes, Lima beans, let- tuce, asters, cosmos and other flower seeds. John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles. Calif. Seeds, lettuce, onions, sweet peas, aster, cos- mos, mignonette, verbena. Waldo Robnert, Gil- roy. Calif. Seeds, grower and exporter of vegetable, flower and farm seeds. Henry aiett, Quedlin- burg. Germany. Seeds, field .garden and flower. Routzahn Seed Co .. Arroyo Grande. Calif. _ For Southern Seeds — Headquarters. N. L. Willet Seed Co.. Augusta. Ga. Seeds, beans. Henry Fish Seed, Co.. Carpin- teria. Calif. Seeds. Growers for the wholesale trade only. Braslan Seed Growers' Co., San Jose. Calif. SMILAX. Smilax. 2ii-in.. $3 per KiO; $25 per 1,000. The Good & Reese Co,, Springfield, O, ■■^luilax, ^l-.-in., $1.50 per 100; $12.60 pet 1."!"'. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. 100 i.oao Large Sin. SMILAX PLANTS. .$3.00 $2&,0"J GOOD STOCK. GEOKGE REINBERG, 162 N. Wabash Ave. Cbicago. Smilax, pot plants, $10 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Smilax. Wood Bros., Flshkill, N. Y. SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdragons, while and pure pink, beet seller- of all snapdragons, 2%-in., %2 per 100; $18 per 1,000; 500 at 1,000 rate. Cash. Clement S. Levis. Aldan, Del. Co.. Pa. SXEVIA. Stevia. 2i4-in.. $2.50 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Stevia. 2-ln., 2e. P. A. Haenselman, Boulder Colo. SPIR£AS. Spirea. J. Smits. Ltd., Naarden, Holland. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Vegetables: Tomato, Barliana, Stone, $1 per 1,000. Pepper: Chinese Giant, $1.50 per 1.000. Lettuce: Big Boston and Grand Rapids, $1 per I.UOO. Cabbage: Standard sorts, $1 per 1,000. Celer.v: White Plume and Dwf. Golden Heart. $1 per 1.000. Elmer Rawlings. Wholesale Grower. Olean, N. Y. VIOLETS. Dorsett, Lonise, Ic. F. A. Haenselmaa, Boul- der, Colo. VERBENAS. Verbenas. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsbarg, Pa. BOUERS. Boilers. The Moninger-Furman, 200 sizes and styles. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Boilera. The Superior Standard. The Supe- rior Machine & Boiler Works, 850 Superior St., Chicago. Boilers. Metropolitan Material Co., 13&4 Met ropolitan Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Boilers, Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th & Iron Sts., Chicago. Wilks' self-feeding hot water broilers, s. Wilks Mfg. Co., 'io\ii shields Ave., Chicago. Boilers, all sizes. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 45J W. Erie St.. Chicago, Boilers for greenhouses. Giblin & Co.. Utica. N. y. Boilers. Lord & Burnbam Co., Irvington. N. Y. Boiler flues. 4-in. and other sizes. H. Mun- son, 506 N. State St., Chicago. INSECnCWES. Fresh Tobacco stems in bales. 200 lbs., $1.50; 500 lbs.. $3.50; 1,000 lbs.. $6.50; ton, $12. Schlaff Bros., Van Wert, Ohio. Insecticides. Carmen's Antipest Insecticide and fungicide, $1,50 per gal. Perfection Chem. Co., Flushing, N. Y. Insecticides, Aphiue, $1 per quart; $2.50 per gal. Fuugine, 76c per quart; $2 per gai. Al- pbine Mfg. Co., Madison. N. J. The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder, $3 per bag 100 lbs. The H. A. StoothofE Co., Mount Vernon, N. Y. Nikoteen, pint bottle, $1.50. Nikoteen Aphis Puuk. $6.. 50 per case of 12 paraffined ■ boxes. GLAZING POINTS. Glaziiit' points: See the point? Hold glass firmly. ■ Peerless glazing points are the best. No rights or lefts. Box 1.000 points. 75c. Post paid. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St.. Phlia- i.-lphi;i if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 44 The American Florist, July 2g, Siebert'g zinc glazing points, 40c per lb.; 5 lbs., $1.85; 20 lbs., $7. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Siebert's zinc never-rust glazing points, 2 sizes, % and %, 40c per lb. ; 16c extra by mail:; 7 lbs.. $2.50; 15 lbs., $5 by express. Randolph & McClements, Baum and Beatty Sts., Fittsbmg. Pa. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co.. 902 Blackhawk St.. Chicago. Greenhouse coust ruction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern designs. Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. Greenhouse construction of all kinds, and con- servatories. Estimates and catalogues on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co.. 2541 So. Artesian Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, semi-iron green- houses, new truss houses, iron frame houses. Ixird & Burnbam Co.. 1133 Broadway. N. Y. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda. N. Y. GUTTERS Gutters. Jennings* improved iron gutters. Diller, Caskey & Keen, 6th and Berk Sts.. Philadelphia. Gutters. Garland's. A gutter with a repu- tation. Geo. M. Garland Co.. Des Plaines. 111. BAISCELLANEOUS. Mats, cheapest and most practical on the market. Send for circular. J. P. Watts, Kerr- moor. Pa. ^ Chiffons. For prices see advertisement else- where in this issue. Geo. H. Angermuller, 1324 Pine St., St. Louis. Mo. Modem extension carnation support; galvan- ized rose stakes. Igoe Bros., 266 N. 9th St.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Daylite glass cleaners, for prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Andersen Specialty Co., 4648 Calumet Ave., Chicago. Pillsbury's carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000, postpaid. ' I. L. Fillsbury. Galesburg. 111. The Richmond Carnation Support. Eagle Ma- chine Works. Richmond, Ind. Pipes and flues and greenhouse fittings. Illi- nois Pipe Mfg. Co.. 2113 S. Jefferson St.. Chicago. Coal. Smokeless Black Gem Block. Illinois. Indiana, Hocking Lump and Pocahontas. Black Gem Coal and Coke Co., Old Colony Bldg., Chi- cago^ Superior Carnation Staple, 1,000 for 50c. F. W. Waite, 293 Main St.. Springfield, Mass. Florists' Supplies of all kinds. J. Jansky, 19 Province St., Boston, Mass. The Kleinscbmidt Soil Grinder. F. Klein- schmidt. 21 Builders Exchange. Buffalo. N. Y. Cut flower and design boxes, all sizes. C. C Pohlworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Wagner plant boxes, for palms, boxwood bay trees, etc. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney. O. Gummed gold, silver and purple letters. J Llchtenberger, 1564 Ave. A. , New York. Photographs of horticultural sub.iects. Nathan R. Graves, 413 Hayward Bldg., Rochester,_N._Y. Store and office fixtures. Buchblnder Bros.. 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Tile benches and tile bottoms. The Camp Conduit Co.. Cleveland. 0. Poultry Food. Md. J. Bolgiano & Son. Baltimore. Mastica for glazing. F. O. Pierce Co., 12 W. Broadway, New York. POTS, PANS, KTC. The Red Pot. C. C. Pollworth Co. All roads connect with Milwaukee. Pots. J. A. Bauer Pottery Co., 415-21 Ave. 33. Los Angeles, Calif. Pots. Florist red. Co., Zanesville, O. Peters & Reed Pottery Cherry red standard flower pots. The Mt, Gilead Tile & Pottery Co., Mount Gilead. O. Neponset paper pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. RAFFIA. Raffia. Write for prices. Yaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. STAKES. Cane Stakes, due about August Ist. Stand- ard grade. 6 to S feet, per 100, 85c; 500 for %Z; $5.50 per 1.000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per 100. 60c; per 1,000. $5. Vaugtap's Seed Store, Chicago. Cane Stakes. Yokobatna Nursery Co., Ltd., 31 Barclay St.. New York. The Kleinschmidf SOIL GRINDER Here is a machine for all Greenhousetnen that WILL GRIND AND MIX To Any Desired Fineness More Soil Than Any Other It is substantially and heavily made, all working parts being of crucible cast steel or steel forgings. For particulars and prices address F. KLEINSCBMIDT S CO., 21 Builders' Exchange, Buffalo, N. Y. Our Smokeless Bidck Gcm Block Coal Is of particular value for Greenhouse Use. Write or Phone us To-Day for L/Ow Summer Price on this as well as on Illinois, Indiana, Hocking Lump and Pocahontas Order Now and Save Money Write Black Gem Coal & Coke Co. Phones: Harrison 962 and 1163. Old Colony Building, CHICAGO. Long Distance Phone 8032 CHICAGO. We Mine and Ship the Following High Grade Coal: R. G. Whitsett Goal and Mining Go. 537 sorEearnIt' e and Ship the Following High Gra( COAL FOR SUNSHINE INDIANA BRAZIL BLOCK POCAHONTAS WEST VA. SPLINT YOUGHIOGHENY SOUTHERN ILLINOIS Write us (or names of satisfied customers, both as to quality and service, who have used our coals for the last 5 and 10 years. Also for our special summer prices. Z]kisa:'<3X>z.A.n'Si on sxjJjaMSin. xjxixjZ'vj^m.xsss. WHOUSALE CUT FLOWERS. Commission Dealers. Amliug, E. C. 70 E. Randolph St.. ChicagcT. Angermueller, Geo. H.,1324 Pine St., St. Louis, _Ma Badgley, Riedel & Me.ver, Inc., 34 W. 2Sth St., New York. The Chicago Flower Growers' Association, 176 N. Michigan Ave.. Chicago. Deamud Co.. J. B., cago. 160 N. Wabash Ave., Chi- Ford, M. C, 121 W. 28th St., New York. Ford. Wm. P.. 45 W. 2Sth St.. New York. EAGLE MACHINE WORKS RICHMOND, IND. Froment. Horace E., 57 W. 28th St., New York. Greater New York Florists' Association, Livingston St., Brooklyn, N. Y. 162 Hoeher Bros.. 162 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Holton & Hunkel Co.. 462 Milwaukee St., Mil- wankee. Hunt. E. H., 131 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Kastlng Co., W. F., Butfalo, N. Y. Kellogg Flower and Plant Co.. Geo. M., 1122 Grand Ave., Kansas City, Mo. Kennicott Bros. Co., 163 N. Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Kessler Bros., 113 W. 28th. St.. New York. Kuehn. C. A.. 1122 Pine St., St. Louis. Kyle & Foerster, 162 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Kuebeler. Wm. H., 28 Willoughby St., Brook- lyn, N. Y. Langjahr. A. H., 113 W. 28th St., New York. Levy, Joseph J.. 66 W. 26th St.. New York. McCallum Co., Inc.. Pittsburg, Pa. Exclusive Manufacturers of the The Richmond CARNATION SUPPORT Under patent issued April 4th. 1911. Write for prices; also on 'Mum and Rose Stakes. McCullough'i clnnati. Sons Co., 316 Walnut St., Gin- 507o SAVED Pipes, Flues and Casings tborourhly overhauled and euarao teed. GreeDbons* Fittioes of every description. ILLINOIS PIPE 6 MFG. CO., 2113 S. Jefferson St., CHICAGO igii. The American Florist. 45 A section of the new 36 inch Burn- ham. Note how lo-w and broad it is. Hub connections can be furnished on any number of sections wanted. Seeing is believing — so here is a Burnham with the lidofl. There's not another greenhouse boiler made that has a three times back and forth fire travel, which is equivalent to a six times travel in the entire boiler. And this is that new model Burn- ham. It has a 36 inch grate. The fire pot is 41 inches wide. It is more economical than the old 36. Wehave proven it by a series of severe tests. Every Time You Pay Your Coal Bill It Jars You--DoesnH If? Now suppose you felt sure that every pound of coal burned gave you the largest possible amount of heat returns, and that you got that heat with the least possible attention — wouldn't you feel a lot freer in mind, to say nothing of the money you would make, by the money you would save? Then why don't you get that kind of a boiler? A boiler that's built by greenhouse people to meet greenhouse demands — and meets them. A boiler that burns any kind of fuel with- out change of grate — that has all the latest improvements, from clinker door to damper regulator at the front. A boiler that combines some of the flue qualities of a tubular with the quick heating and enduring points of a cast iron boilet. A boiler with a fire that has no dead spots — a boiler that responds instantly — one that holds a slow fire when you want a slow fire held — a boiler that demands less attention and does more for the attention you give it than any other boiler — a boiler that above all is one of economy — a real, genuine greenhouse boiler. Then buy a "Burnham" and buy it now — and now means NOW with "Burnhams." It means now for this reason — everybody is pretty much like everybody else when it comes to wanting boilers — they want them with a rush — write hurry up letters — wire us "Why in thunder" and all that sort of thing, but all we do, is ship the boiler in the order's turn. The chap with an order for one stands the same chance as the five boiler man. But why take a chance ? Get busy and order it now. Lord and Burnham Co. Factories: Irvln^ton, N. Y. and New Yorif Boston Philadelphia Chicago Des Plalnes, 111. St. James Building. Tremont Building. Franklin Bank BIdg. Rookery Bldg. 46 The American Florid i. luly 2g, CfPRE^S Is Far More DurableThanPINE. iCYPRESS^ S^SH BARS UP TO, 32 FEET_OR LONGER. G'REENHOUSE AND OTKER building M^ekTERJAL, MEN FURNISHED TO SUPERINTEND ERECTION WHEN DESIRED. Sjeod for our Circularls. THE^TS+eAra^ lumber (o., fjEPONSET. Boston. ^Ass. KRICK'S Florist Novelties Manufacturers aod Patentee of The Only Gennlne Immortelle Letters on the market. Order at once. CHAS. ADG. KHICK. 1164-66 Greene Avenue, BROOKLTM, N. T. Every letter marked. For Photographs of Horticultural Subjects For illustratiotr Cataloeues. Price Llitt, Circulars, etc.. write NATHAN R. GRAVES, ^t^JS^H. 413-414 HaywardBldg., Rochester, N. T A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Deslipis and all Florist Supplies . — Send For Price* — 404-412 Ent 34tli St., NEW YORK. HAVE your customers kept their promise to pay their bills at Easter? If not do not wait; but send the claims to us. When we remind them they will probably pay. The National Florist's Board of Trade ,new vork Garden City Sand Co. Chamber of Commerce Bldg.. CHICAGO. Phone: Main 4827. Building and Propagating Sands Fire Brick and rlre Clajr, Portland Cement Stonekote, Hard Wall Plaster R. I. W. DAMP RESISTING PAINT Wired Toothpicks 10.000, $1,75: 50.000. $7.50. Mannfactnred by W J. COWEE, BerUn, N. Y. Sample free. For sale by dealers. -^ ^r CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. ^v KING GreenhooseConstruction Light, Strong, Free from Vibration, Economical in the Long Run, Brings Results. You can build them yourself with the plans and details we furnish. Ventilating Machinery Second to none. Fittings, Pipe Hangers and Shelf BracJtets The best. King Construction Co. Home Office and Works: N. TONAWANDA, N. Y. Eastern Sales Office: No. 1 Madison Ave., NEW YORK. "fOR TBE BEST RESUITS" Use a Superior Return Flue Boiler for Greenhouse Heating SEND FOR CATALOGUE Superior Machine & Boiler Worlds 840-850 W. Superior St., CHICAGO, ILL. To Tell All the Good Points of Our Construction in thia advertisement are planning any tions, it will .pay is impossible. If you rebuilding or addi- you to write us. TRUSSED SASH BAR AND RONFRAnE BOUSES GE0.11GARLANDC0. Lock Box S, Des Plalnes, 111. MANTJFACTTJKKB8 OF Tlie Gntter with a Reputation CONCRETE BENCH MOULDS AND GREENHOUSE AFPLIANCES jgii. The American Florist. 47 SAVES MANY TIMES #•1X8 PRICEi^ THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S DIRECTORY saves many timet its price to every one wbo catalogue: or circulaiizes the trade. Fully revised to date of publication^ it puts the mail only to live names, avoiding waste of postage and printed matter, lime and labor. Contains SUOpages, lists of Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada by states and towns, also alpfiaiieticaily ; firms that issue catalogues, foreign merchants, horticultural societies and much other up-to-date information which makes it a reference book of daily utility wherever a wholesale trade is done. Published annually by the American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. s EVANS' Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Catalog. Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond, Ind The Regan Printing House LAKGE KCNS OF CATALOGUES WRm FOR FIGURES. 527 riymouUi Place. CHICAGO Uention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORIST'S SUPPLIES. We MaDuIacture all Our Metal Designs, BaskeU, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers In QIasa- ware. Pottery, Decorative Oreeas and all Florists' Requisites. GET OUR PRICES ON Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire Manufacturers of the Model Plant Supports for Carnations. Dahlias Golden Glow, Peonies. Chrysanthemums, and Tomatoes. Lawn Fence, Flower Bed Guard, Trellis. lenc aanTUCDC 63-71 Metropolitan Avr iGOc BnOTIIERS Brooklyn, n.y. Uention the American Florist when writing Attentionll Glass BuyersII GREENHOUSE GLASS. You will save money if you obtain our prices before you buy. Quality A No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable whrite paint for this purpose Half barrels, (26 gallons) per gal., $1.76. 6 gal. pails, per gal., $1,80. H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLESALE GLASS AND PAINTS, Long Distance Phone 651-659 West Washingfon Boulevard. CHICAGO. Near De»plaines Street. Monroe 4994. ileniiii.i the American Florist when wntins, CYPRESS Is a wood that has come into very general use in Greenhouse Construction, Benches, Frames, Interior or Exterior Use. Inquire of your local dealer, or write us. BAKER WAKEFIELD CYPRESS CO., Ltd. Manufacturers, PLATTENVILLE, LOUISIANA 48 The American Florist. July 29, Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners. Florists and Home-makers, taueht by Prof. Craig and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up - to - date methods and practice are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is Indispensable to those who would have tbe pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dept. A. F., Springfield. Mass. PROF. CRAIG. The Mastin Aatomatic White= wash and Spraying Machine Is Reliable, Practical and Durable. When the macbioe is filled to within six inches of tbe top, a few strokes of the pump will compress enough air in tbe tank to produce a continuous mist-like spray for 15 minutes. Write for Catalog and details to Department C. Sold throueh seedsmen. Dealers in Florists' and Poultry Supplit-s. J. G. MASTIN S CO 3124 West Lake St.. CHICAGO. ILL. Kramer's Pot Bangers For tale by Wholeiale Seedsmen, Florlitt ■nd Supply Deileri. Price, $1,00 per dozen by expreti. Sample dozen by mail, 11.25, I. N. KRAMER k SON, Giiar Rapiis. Iowa H.BAYERSDORFER&GO. ^1 Florists' Supplies. 1129 Ann street, phiiadeiphia, pa. Send for our new cKtaloinc. SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best. Last lorever. Ovei 30,000 ponnds now in use. A sure preventative ol elasB slippins. Elective on laree or small elass Basy to drive. Easy to extract. Tvro sizes % and H, 40c per lb., by mail t6c extra: 7 lbs, for $2.60 15 Ibi, for $5.00. by express. For sale by tbe trade RANDOLPH a McCLEMENTS.'Saccessors tc Chas. T. Slebert. Baam S Beatty Sts., Pittsburg **»*********—""" Holds Class Firmly See the Point M PEERl£SS ^ 61«sln|r Points ue thelxvt. M Bo rlghu •r left.. Box of 1,000 point* 76 ou, poitp.ld. HENRT A. DREER. 114 CkMut M., nii>., rt. Siebert'a Zinc Glazins Points. Good for small or laree tflass. do not rust, easy to drive H and % inch Per lb. 40c.5-lbs. $1.85. 20^1bs, $7.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. Ctiicafto NewTork. im0fmmm0ktmm0kim ^Jk/w%'Mf*W% S^W^£^ '\l£\MM^L One of the old timey ■■ MB*^/MM %Mm \^ j \^%mm growers, with old methods and heavy shade casting houses — or one of the up-to-date hustling men who turn on the electric light and see things exactly as they are and spend their good dollars for the lightest, most enduring house money can buy? Which? It is a noticeable fact that owners of our Iron Frame Houses are money makers. They have got hold of the new century idea, that you have to spend money to make money. In other words they look upon one of our houses as an investment and not an expense. Stop looking at your business with a oandle — get out of the shadow by turningon the full light of Hitchings up-to-date ideas. Send for us at once and we will help you turn them on. Hitchings 8l Company Write to Our ' Main Office and Factory Elizabeth, N. J Or call at our New York Office, 1 170 Broadway. lMM«^MaMMMMMail^«^ Trade Directory For 1911 THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S Trade Directory for 1911, fully revised to date, with thousands of new names and changes of address now ready for distribution. It contains 690 pages, including complete lists of the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada, arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. Also lists of Foreign Merchants, Firms which issue catalogues, Hor- ticultural Supply Concerna, Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Archi- tects, Experiment Station Horticulturists, Botanical Gardens, and much other con veniently indexed and invaluable trade in formation . PUBLISHED BY THE American Florist Company 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO, ILl^ U. S. A. Contains 590 Pages Price : $3.00 postpaid igii. The American Florist. 49 The Winthrop Range at Lenox in the Berkshires LJERE'S the truth. All these houses are not our construc- tion, but that curved eave house and the one next it is. Our idea in showing them was to put paiticular emphasis on our curved eave construction. You know some people, if they don't pay a big price for a thing, think it can't be good. Then there are others who don't think a thing's worth the money if the price is not .squeezed down to the last notch. Then there is still another class who find out how good a thing Is, and then if it still fills their needs — they buy it. Buy it because of its merit, not because of IIS price. Because of its merits we added this 11x75 Curved Eave house to this range. Just so you won't confuse our Curved TJnve construction with several others that look somewhat like it, send for our catalog. When you do, kindly send your employer's name also, and we will see that one is mailed to him on the same day. Lord and Burnham Go. Factories: Irvington, N. Y. and Des Plaines, 111. New York Si. James auilding. Boston Tremont Bailding. Philadelphia Franklin Bank B!dg. Chicago Sookeiy Bldg. A STIC A feenfiouseqiMiT^ U5EITN0WL F.O. PIERCE CO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK MASTICA is elastic and tenacious, admits of expansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard aad brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without breaking: of other srlass, as occurs with potty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply Mention the American Florist when writing Lock the door before the horse is stolen, ind insure pur glass before it is broken. For particolar« concerplng Hall Inanrance, «ddre«i JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary SADDLK RIVER. N. i. GORHAM & GHAPLINE DDIUTCDV ^'<*"^ Prices on all rlllrlltlll Kinds ol Printing Pontiac Bldg, Harrison & Dearborn Sts., Chicago :;::l$3-50 1000 Letter Heads 1000 Envelopes... IF YOU SAW IT IN THE THE FLORIST SAY SO IN YOUR NEXT ORDER. Everylliing f°^ '^e Breenlioyse Woodwork, Glass, Pipe, Boilers, Fittings, Hose, Ventilating Machinery PRICES ALWAYS RIGHT. JOHN C. MONINGER GO., ^uc^^.lviu, Chicago Mention the American Florist when writino Pecky Cypress Pecky Cypress Is the greatest money saver discovered in years. Will last at least three times as long as any other wood for bench material. We can make immediate shipments at all times from onr large stock. Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheatiiing, Flooring, %%hite Cedar Posts, Etc. WRITE FOR PRICES. ADAM SGHILLO LUMBER GO. Hawthorne and Weed Sts., CHICAGO. Telephones: Lincoln 41 0 and 411 50 The American Florist. July 2g, Tobacco Paper U THB STRONGEST BIST PACKED EASIEST APPUED 24 sheets $ 0.76 144 sheets 8.60 t88 sheets 6.60 17ffl sheets 86.10 "Nico-Fume" -= Furnishes Ihe cheapest JUST NOTE PRICES Most Nicotine for tiie Money! pi„t $ i.bo Vi Gallon 6.60 Gallon 10.60 Minufaetared by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Louisville Ky. 6 Gallons 47.26 Destroys green, black and white fly . red spider, tbrips. mealy buu. brown and while scale and all soft bodied insects An excellent cleanser lor decorative stock. Used as a st)ray you can lely on it for posi tive results, without fear of failure or dissatis faction. $2.S0 per dallon; $1.00 per quart. FUNGINE An infallible remedy for mildew, rust and other fungus diseases. A clean, safe and easily applied spraying material. Prof. W. F. Massey. associate editor of tbe Market Growers Journal, replying to an inquire' for a remedy for bUck spot on roses, writes Ouly 1. 1911): The Fungine advertised by the .^phine Company is worth trying on this disease. It is promising here as a fungi cide. $2.00 per gallon; 75c per qnart. For Sale by Seedsmen. Manufactured by Aphine Manufacturing Company MADISON N. J. THE BEST Eug Killer and Bloom Saver For PROOF Write to P, R. PALETHORPE COMPANY, Owensboro, Ky. I lure eMr to kill with Tbe fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bag 100 llx. Satisfaction gnaranteed or money back ; why try cheap sabstltntes that makers do Dot dare to guarantee ? Talk. sTooTsorr oo., utmt nmi, t r. Ventilating Apparatus Remember that Advance prices are always net, and the same to every customer. Greenhouse ventilation is very important, so is an Advance Apparatu Let us have an order, no matter how small; it will be appreciated, and receive our most careful and prompt attention. Our New "TwistTess Arm' Note the simple construction. One bolt securely fastens it to the shafting pipe. Easy tosctup. Free from rust.lul Our Twistlet.s Aim is d ly protected, a patent baving been aliowea u> on the con- struction of the parts that cl mp to the shaft- ing pipe, and a patent pending on the con struction of the rod bracket. PRICES, Net, F. O. B. Richmond, ind. Advance Machine, complete as i lustrat''d each. $10,50 Arms, iwisiless or elbow complete each. $0.25 Hangers, complete. ..each. .OS . double strength per foot JO 08 Shafting Pipe, single strength — ..perioot. .05 Our New Catalogue J thoroughly illustrates and describes our new arm: aJso the test ot our line. Gel one: it will interest you. ADVANCE CO., Richmond. Ind. CUT FLWOER AND Design Boxes All sizes, lowest prices. Write. C. C. Pollworth Co.. MaWAUKEE Nikoteen for spraying plants aod Nikoteen refined ; it is clean and e Nikoteen Tbe most elective and economical material there is foj s^praying plants and blooms. Isskillfullyextract- ed from leaf to bacco aod carefully refined; it is clean and easy to apply, doesthework when vaporized either in pans on pipes or OTer a flame. Full Pint Bottles. $1.50. Nikoteen Aphis Punk specially prepared for fumigating closed bouses. It vaporizes tbe Nicotine evenly and without waste. Nothing keeps a boose free from Aphis so cheaply. Price $6.50 per case of 12 paraffined boxes. All Seedsmen. Carman's Antipest INSECTICIDE AND FUNGICIDE For tbe Garden, Orchard and Greenbonse Non-poisonous and harmless to vegetation. Kills Green Fly, Aphides. Bark Lice, Thrips, Mealy Bug, Red Spider, Scale, Wire Worms, Ants and Slugs. This is tbe Grower 8 Friend. Handy use. cheap and citective, mixes readily in water. Destroys all insect pests and keeps down 6ltb. Circulars on appli- cation. S1.50 per gallon. Also in Quarts, half gallons and iu bulk. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., FLUSHING, N. Y. Approved by tbe New York State Agricul- tural Dept, Certificate No. 223. July 8. 1910 Guaranteed under insecticide act 1910. iai No. 91 of U. S. Agricultural Dept, Cattle Manure in Ba^s Shredded or Pulverized Pure — dry — uniform and reliabl^> The best of all manures for th« greenhouse. Florists all over tbfr country are using it instead ol rough manure. Pulverized Sheep Manure ^^ Absolutely the best Sheep Manure od *^the market. Pure manure and noth" eiS else. The best fertilizer for carnations and foE fignid top-dressing. Unequalled for all field ua6i write for circulars ftnd prices. Ihe Palverlxed Manare Company 32 Dnion Stock Yards. CMcagn Mention tne American Florist when writing The Early Advertisement Gets There jgii. The American Florist. 51 The "Morchead Condenser Trap" IDENTIFIED WITH THE MOREHEAD SYSTEM I of STEAM LINE DRAINAGE and BOILER FEEDING is the new method of draiiiiug low or reduced pressure heating systems of both water and air. It converts \'Our gravity system into a vacuum system. No vacuum valves required. All pockets and low spots in the heating system are kept absolutely free from condensation, improving the circulation. Enables you to carry a lower boiler pressure. Write for particulars and prices. 3 4 ' f-^d i ty ' '" •^r^s?"-''" ConduDser I rap inslallalion id t lie green housesof The Crane Co.. Toledo. Ohio. Morehead Manufacturing Company Dept, "N," DETROIT, MICHIGAN Wichita. Kan. New Orleans. La. Stocks Cirried in- Philadelpbia Birmiogbam, Ala. Memphis. Tenn. Los A-ogeles Chatham. Ontario San Francisco BIG BARGAINS in Greenhouse Boilers 2 42-in. X 10-ft, Kewanee Fire Box Boilers $176.00 6 60-in.xl6-ft. Horizontal Tub- ular Boilers 275.00 2 64-in.x 12-ft. Internal Fired Steam Boilers 225.00 3 54-in. X 12-ft. Internal Fired Hot Water Boilers 200.00 Several carloads of Cast Iron Green- house Fittings, including Valves, etc., at a positive saving of 60'"'-. 4-in. Tubes 8I4C Several carloads of good Tubes, thor- oaghly rattled and cleaned. Aft kindsof Pipe, Valves, Fittings, etc. Write for our List No. 47 CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO WiLKS' Hot Water Boilers ARE TH£ MOST ECONOMICAL Boiler for Greenhouses No Night Fireman Reonlred wltb onr SELF-FEEDING HOT WATER BOILERS. Send for Catalog and Prices. S. WILKS MFG. CO., 3503 Shields Ave. CHICAGO. Greenhouse Material and Sash Of Every Description. Get Our Prices and Catalogue. S. Jacobs S Sons, Established 1871. 1361-1383 Flushing Ave Brooklyn, N. Y. Greenhouse Construction. By Prof. L. R. Taft. Price $1.5C AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S, Dearborn St., CHICAGO Owningr ^ur Greenhouse What It Meam You can talk about the thinss cold frames will do for vou "uDtil tbe cows come home." but if you want real llowers. real bedding plants that you can count on being top notch year in and year out — then a greenhouse is the only thing. The only thing because it is the fiure ihlng. With a greenhouse your frames become double valuable, as then ocr lielos the other greatly to the advantage of both. With Tu- 1 fK TT R a greenhouse you control temperatures and conditions and 1 his is the U Bar can have what you wait when you want it. But don't allow the barihat makes anyone to persuade vou that any other curved eave house U-BarGreenhouses i , just as good as the U-Bar. It i* not so. We want to show the Famous (jreen- y^,, exactly why. Send for the catalog as a starter, houses They Are. U-BAR GREENHOUSES PIER50N U-BAR CO ONt tHADISON AVt, NtWYORK. CANADIAN OFFICE to PHILLIPS PlACt MONTREAL ^^ Use our patent Iron Bencli Fittings and Roof Supports 1 tHe JENNINGS"""" ^^JjRON GUTTER^ wt IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS vat Tobacco Extracts, etc Send (or Circulars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN, S. W. Coaier StiUi and Berk Streeta. PHILADELPHIA. VENTILATING APPARATUS 62 The American Florist. /uly 2g, K^OJES 44 ff HEWS STANDARD POTS POT MAKERS FOR 140 YEARS WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURERS WRITE FOR CATALOG AIO) DISCOUNTS. A. H. HEWS A CO. Pearson Street, LONG ISLAND CITT. N. T. EatablUhed ITOS. CAMBRIDGE, MASS. SYRACUSE RED POTS Our pots are made solely with a view to the needs o( the plant, and the profit of thefiorist, A trialwill convince yon. New price list on appli- cation. SYRACUSE POTTERYCO. SYRACUSL, N. Y, Mention the American Florist when writing Those Red Pots "STANDARDS" Fall size and wide bottoms. BULB PANS and AZALEA POTS DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y HARRY BALSLEY, Detroit. Mich. Rep. 490 Howard St, standard Flower Pots Porosity and Strength Dninrpassed. Writt for pricH, A. F. 2934-36-38 Leavltt St., KOHR CHICAGO J. A. BAUER POTTERY CO., 415 to 421 Avenue 33, LOS ANQELES, CALIF. Carry a Large Stock of Nice Red Pots. All orders shipped promptly. Largest Pottery on Pacific Coast. 6E0. KELLER & SON, Mannfactarcri o( Red Pofs Bafort baylni wrItt for prices. 2614-2622 Hemdon St., CHICAQO. , Wagner Plant Boxes are tne best and cheapest in the I market for palms, boxwood, bay trees, etc. They are attractive in design, strong and durable suit- ableforeitherindoor oroutdoor use. Made of cypress which gives them a lasting quality. We manufacture various styles and sizes. Write for prices. WAGNER PARR CONSERVATORIES. Sidney. O. Mention t He American ^'lorist when writino Neponsef Paper Pots Price per lOOO: 2'4-in., $2.35; 2H-in., $2.55; 3-ln., $3.85; 3V2-ln., $5.35 4-in„ $7.25; 5-ln., $10.75; 6-ln., $15.00. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO AND NEW YORK. MFR'S AGENT Water Proof, Don't Break, Cost Uttle. Stiippers use them and save their customers man; dollars in express charges. Mention the American Florist when writing Sterling Iron Reservoir Vases Chairs, Settees, Hitching Posts, Etc. Complete Catalogue and Discounts Upon Request. The Sterling Emery Wheel Mfg. Co., oh™ u!'s.a. Mention the American Florist when writing AIITheClay.^8sFlori$t$'Re(lPot$ Is prepared by passing through a screen 1600 meshes to the sanara Inch, If in a hurry for pots order from us. We ship over five lines of railroad, by river or interurban. Write for catalogue showing all the articles we make for florists' use. THE PETERS 6 REED POTTERY CO., ZANESVILLE, OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing Standard Flower PotsI Packed in small crates, easy to bandit Price per crate 1500 2-in.. Id crate, t4.88 1500 2Vi ■• 5.2S 1500 2H " 6.00 1000 3 " 5.00 800 3H " 5.80 500 4 4.50 456 4H " 5.24 320 5 " 4,51 210 5H " 3,78 Price par crati 144 6-ln., In crat*. 13.16 120 7 ■■ 4.20 60 8 " 3.00 HAND UADB 48 9-lD.. In crata. 13.60 48 10 24 U 24 12 12 14 6 16 4.80 3.60 4,80 4,80 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for pries list of Cylinders for Cut Flower s. Hancing Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent off lor cash with order. Addreas HILFINGER BROS. POTTKRT: Fort Edward. N.T. or Adgost Rolker & Sons. New York Asrents 31 Barclay Street. New York City. Mention the American Florist when writing Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada Price $3.00 Postpaid. American Florist Co., 440 S.Dearborn St., CHICAGO. =CHERRY RED= Standard flower Pots Prominent Florists and Managers of Public Grounds claim for our pots quality that excel. It's in the clay. Use our pots and you will say as much. Prompt ship- ments guaranteed. Prices right. SEND FOR PRICE UST. The ML GILEAD POTTERY CO., MUilead.O. (Successors to Smith Thomas.) Uention the American Florist when writino Florist Specialties. New Brand New Style. Hose "KIVERTON" Furnished in lengths up to 500 ft. without seam or joint. The HOSE for the FLORIST 5^-inch, per ft., 15 c Keel of 500 ft., " i^J^c 2 Reels, 1000 ft., " 14 c K-inch, *' 13 c Reels. 500 ft., " i2>^c Couplings furnished. HENRY A. DREER. 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. ' a. Mention the American Florist when writ\ng MmBrica is "the Proiv at the UessbI; tbers may be mars comfort Rmidships, but we are the f.rsl to tauoh Unknown Seas." Vol. XXXVII. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 5, 1911. No. 1209 The American Florist Twenty-Sixth Year. Copyright, 1911, b; American Florist Company Entered as Second-Class Matter Nov. 11. 1891, at the Post Office at Cfaicaeo, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address: Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico. $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00: Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc.. .American Florist Co.. 440 S. Deaiborn St. Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— Geo. Asmus. Chicago. President: Richard Vincent. Jr.. Baltimore. Md.. Vice- Pres : H. B Dorner, Urbana. 111.. Sec'y. Wm. F. Kasting. BuBalo. N. Y.. Treas. Annual Convention at Baltimore. Md.. August 15-18. 1911. AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Next meeting and exhibition at Baltimore, Md. August 1518. 1911. I. S. Hendrickson, Floral Park. N. Y. President; L. Merton Gage. Orange. Mass.. Secretary. RAILWAY GARDENING ASSOCIATION. Next meeting at Chicago. August 1518. 1911. Patrick Foy. Roanoke. Va.. President; J. E. Butterfield, Lee's Summit. Mo., Secretary and Treasurer. TasTCaiT Convention Number Next Week Send Advts. Now. SUflOESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Hydrangfeas. The young stock that was propa- gated this spring can be grown either for Easter blooming with a single stem or for summer blooming with three or four heads. The plants should be now potted in 4-inch pots and plunged in a frame, where they will receive atten- tion. They should have a good rich soil and a strong, sturdy growth en- couraged. For those tliat are to be bloomed early, as soon as the pot be- comes full of roots a little liquid ma- nure will help the formation of a good strong bud. Those that are wanted for summer blooming, the tip can be rubbed out and branches will form. Leave the plants outside until the first light frost, which will harden off tlie wood, and they can then be stored in a cool house or pit where they will not freeze. Those wanted for Easter will have to be placed in heat by the first of the year. Bes^onia Glolre de Lorraine. The early rooted Begonia Gloire de Lorraine will now need shifting into 3%-inch pots, and should be given a little stronger soil than the young stock was potted in, but the manure used should be well rotted, and, where ob- tainable, a generous addition of leaf- mold. As the plants grow, space them out so that they will not become drawn and so that there is a good circula- tion of air around each plant. They will need a little shade on the glass for a few weeks yet, but it should not be too heavy. As the nights become cool it is well to close the frames down if they are outside, or if in the greenhouse close the ventilators, leav- ing a small crack of air on, or the house will sweat, which is not at all beneficial to begonias, as it is very apt to cause spot on the leaf. If this occurs remove the leaf at once. Care should be taken in the watering not to wet the foliage any more than pos- sible. The later rooted stock will not need potting up until later, but all the growth possible should be obtained by giving them the best of attention. If the grower has not stock enough on hand, now is the time to purchase before the plants are shifted into large pots, when the price will be higher and the transportation cliarges increased. Paper White Narcissus. The Paper White narcissus are now being received, and as soon as deliv- ered should be unpacked and spread out in flats or on shelves in a cool, dry place. If they remain in the origi- nal cases, they are apt to become moist or heated when packed closely. They should be handled carefully and not thrown around so that they become bruised or the outer covering torn off. This covering is a great protection for the bulb, preventing it from drying. Plan how the bulbs are to be flowered, that is, how many are to be brought forward each week, and start at once to box up the first lot and then con- tinue the plantings at the desired in- tervals. The flats or boxes should be prepared at once, not only for these, but for the other bulbs. It is the gen- eral custom to use any old box that can be obtained, and they are, there- fore, of different sizes and different depths. They do not pack closely when placed outside, neither do they seem to fit on the bench in an economical manner. Our experience has been rather than to buy a mixed lot of boxes of different sizes, it is better and cheaper to purchase stock at the lum- ber mill and saw it into the proper length. Get one-half-inch stock, three inches wide for the sides and bottom and one-inch stock the same width for the ends. Saw the ends 12 inches long and the sides 24 inches. This will make a flat 24x13 inches by using four pieces for the bottom and will allow proper drainage. A flat of these dimen- sions will hold about 50 Paper White narcissus or CO to 70 tulips, and will cost but little more in the price of the box and can be made witli much less labor, and when the boxes are all of one size they can be placed upon the benches with much saving of room. As soon as the bulbs are planted In the flats they should be placed in a dark, cool place and covered with soil or ashes until rooted, when they can be brought Into the houses. The early planted bulbs will require good heat to bloom them successfully, much warmer temperature than the later planted bulbs. 54 The American Florist. Aui 5. 1 PyretUnuns. An early summer flower that is very showy and beautiful, ranging in col- ors from white to the deepest scarlet with all the intermediate shades, is the Pyrethrum roseum, and it is being much more grown every year for cut- flower purposes. The best flowers are to be obtained by buying named varie- ties, but good selected seed will give fair satisfaction and many handsome flowers. The greatest trouble in grow- ing these plants in the north is the danger of winter killing and crown rot during extremely wet spells during hot weather. Seed sown during July and August and wintered in houses or cold frames will produce plants that will flower next summer. Obtain the best seed possible and sow in flats and as soon as large enough pot in 2%-inch pots. These can be grown on in a frame until cold weather comes on, when they can be securely covered or carried into a cool Iiouse and wintered under a bench, started in March and planted out as soon as secure from frost, and will flower in June and July. Sweet Scented Geraniums. The grower who has a stock of rose or other sweet scented geraniums can turn them into good account by plant- ing them in a bench in the greenhouse and can obtain some fine sprays for winter cutting. This green is very much appreciated by the best trade and there is always a demand in the stores catering to that class for more of this than can be obtained. The sprays are cut 12 to 14 inches long and are used in the boxes of cut flowers. There is also a demand for the leaves, to b. placed in the finger-bowls at lunch- eons. It is easily grown in a cool house and very rapidly makes long sprays fit to cut. The plants can be set about eight inches apart, which will give them plenty of room, provided the sprays are cut as soon as they are long enough for use. Growing- Callas. ED. American Floeist : — What is the best calla to grow for cut flowers? Do they bloom better planted in benches or in pots in the fall? J. F. P. There is but onei calla grown for cut flowers, Richardia Africana, but sev- eral forms have been named and placed on the market : candidissima, spathe large, pure white; gigantea, plant very large,; Godefreyana, dwarf, white and grandiflora, spathe large. The dwarf form nana compacta (Little Gem), which grows but 12 to 14 inches high is sometimes grown for small flowers. Of the larger forms there is but little differe,nce in their blooming, the size of the flowers and growth having caused the separate names. They will grow equally well in pots or benches but many growers think that the pot grown plants produce more flowers and the bench grown the large blooms. Those grown in benches will not require the attention that pot grown plants will, especially in the spring when the pots will have to be watered copiously and often. W. THE RETAIL TRADE Canducted bv Robt. Kift. Philadelphia. Pa. Sangster's Window Display, Buffalo, N. Y A window display that was a decided attraction and the topic of everyone's conversation who saw it, and which we illustrate, was arranged in the store of Joseph Sangster, 1291 Jefferson street, Buffalo, N. Y. It represented a wooded scene with its moss-grown log building, a stream of water coursing by, over which was a rustic bridge, with a back- ground of palms and ferns. Mr. Sang- ster's store is in the flourishing North- east side district, where he located thre,e years ago, and has built up a nice business. The window received a gen- erous press notice, which it certainly merited. Bison. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The annual picnic of the Kentucky Society of Florists was held at Stowers' grove Thursday, August 3. Sports and contests were held and a good orchestra and dan- cing were enjoyed in addition to other amusements. F. W. Taylor. F. W. Taylor, well known in connection with horticulture and agriculture at the St Louis world's fair and more ri-cently identified with irrigation interests in the west, has been appointed director of agricul- ture in the Philippines, a posi- tion somewhat similar to that of S'-cretary ol agriculture in the United States. Summer Decorations. WHITE POND LILT SUGGESTION. Make a pond of good size for the center of table, placing around it a low lattice made of square thin wood with the blades painted green. On each outer blade place a miniature electric light; around this miniature fence bank maiden hair ferns in a hedgelike manner, using the Adiantum Farleyense for a mat on the table around the hedge. On the water in the center of table place four white pond lilies in the form of a square, graduating the lilies in twos and threes toward the lattice fence, allowing sufii- cient space between each of the four groups. On either end of table place a spiral vase filled with the small cup-like yel- low pond lily, using maiden hair ferns for a mat. For corsages use three pond lilies — one open, one green bud and one partly open bud— tie with a yellow gauze ribbon. The electric lights covered with yellow catgut are most effective. THE OEAPE DECOKATION. Take four small tree trunks or branches measuring about five inches across and about twelve inches high, for corner posts and cover these with maiden hair; on top of each place a cluster of electric lights covered with pink catgut. Suspend a strong wire across from each post covered with green silk ribbon, from which arrange bunches of hot house grapes. This arrangement should have a mirror be- neath it to reflect the grapes. Around the base of each post place thick gar- lands of pink double geraniums with their foliage as a frame work, using maiden hair to finish off the mirror with a tiny garland of the pink gera- niums as a finish. Use pink geraniums for the corsages, made in colonial fashion, using ribbon streamers of the dark rich color of the grapes as a finish. EED POPPY CENTER ' PIECE. Place a large bvmch of red poppies in a spiral vase, arranged in colonial style, around this cluster gather loops of green gauze ribbon, allowing sev- eral gauze streamers to trail on the table. On these streamers, arrange the green leaves of the poppy. Make a full large mat of poppy leaves. Then tie red satin ribbon of the dark poppy shade placing in the knot about six large poppies. Four of these bow knots are effective with the poppies added. If the table is oblong allow the ribbon ends to extend the entire length of the table letting them fall over the ends. If two widths of red ribbon are to be used place a garland of the green poppy leaves between and falling over the edge. At the end tie a few poppies for a finish. Make colonial bouquets for corsages tied with silver gauze ribbon. A. E. Kltnofr. New hrencn tannas. The following new cannas of merit are noted in one of the French trade papers. Firebird being an introduction of the well known house of Vilmorin- Andrieiix & Co. of Paris, and the oth- ers new Crozy Cannas : Firebird (Oiseau de Feu), described as a sensational novelty. The foliage is green and dense, the spike extremely large, the flower the largest known, seven to eight inches in diameter and of a brilliant cardinal red color. Height \ ZVz feet vigorous growth. ^ ' Aime Guilland — 3%-feet, foliage green, flowers very large, sulphur yel- low, spotted with red, spike tall and strong. Mile. Elisabeth Pottier— 3-feet, foli- age green, floral spikes forming a bou- quet of large lilac rose flowers, the throat and lower petal straw color. Constant and free of bloom. Louis Reverchon — 314-feet, foliage purplish brown, plant robust and flori- ferous, spikes large, flowers red and very large, well above the foliage, superb variety. i William Bathes — 3%-feet, broad ] green foliage, flower spikes large, flow- ' ers Indian yellow with veining of car- mine, reverse of throat coppery red, very large. Very effective plant. Mme. Noel Garonne — SVs-feet, broad glaucous foliage, very decorative, flow- er spikes form a bouquet of very large j red flowers ^A'ith violet carmine center. Of good habit and free-blooming. Docteur Louit — 3i/2-feet, long green foliage, spike strong and dense, large red flowers, throat pale yellow washed with vermilion. tgii. The American Florist. 55 Provincial Horticultural Exhibition. Under the auspices of the Winnipeg Horticultural Society, the Provincial Horticultural Exhiliition, formerly known as the Winnipeg Flower Show, will be held in the Horse Show Amphi- theatre, Winnipeg, Man., September 1-4, 1911. Prizes are offered for plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables, among which are the following valuable cups which we illustrate : The Porte & Markle cup, for the best collection of vegetables exhibited by any agricul- tural or horticultural society within 20 thinly and cover about one-quarter of an inch with fine, sandy soil. The rea- son for thin sowing is that the young plants may then be left until strong enough to be potted singly before be- ing disturbed. This occurs when they are about one and one-half inches high. Pot in the 2-inch size and keep them in a moist frame or close house for a couple of weeks until re-established, when they may be inured to the ordi- nary greenhouse temperature and be grown on quickly yet solidly by allow- ing plenty of air and light and main- taining a moist atmosphere right along. PRIZE CUPS OFFERED BY THE WINNEPEG HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. miles of Winnipeg; the Dingwall cup, for the same, by any society outside of 20 miles; the Blackwood, Ltd., cup, for collection of vegetables; the Czer- ninski cup, for collection of sweet peas for amateurs; the Lawrie "Wagon Co. cup for professionals; the D. N. Ste- vens cup for florist display, and the Fielding cup for collection of vegeta- bles by amateur. Ardlsla Crenulata. For some reason, comparatively few growers undertake the culture of ar- disias, preferring usually to purchase their stock, yet A. crenulata, one of the finest Christmas plants we have, is easily grown if a little thought is given to its culture. Old notions die hard and the old idea that this plant needs a stove temperature is one of the evergreen ones that many growers can- not forget. The plant is a native of high mountains in Mexico and not only are the foliage and berries finer in an ordinary greenhouse temperature than in more warmth, but the latter last better, and one crop hangs on until the next is ready, making a fine, hand- some specimen. Although A. crenulata may be propa- gated from cuttings of half ripened wood at any season of the year, the most convenient method is from seed. Select the best berries, that is, the larg- est, ripest and best colored, and sow as early in the new year as possible. Ardisias delight in a fibry, open soil rather than a heavy, sticky loam and where the soil is inclined to be heavy some fibry peat should be mixed with it, also a good proportion of sharp, gritty sand. It is just as well to use this peaty soil from the beginning and fill the seed pans or pots with it. Sow A few weeks will see these small pots filled with roots, when the plants will need a shift, this time into 6-inch pots. This is perhaps the most dangerous period in the growth of the plants, as they are so apt to be over-watered. Firm potting is essential and it is well to see that they are well soaked with water once, then they will go for a long time without any more than moistening the atmosphere regularly. As they dry out, water again thorough- ly and keep this up. Those growers who are always watering in dribblets and never allow their plants to look for moisture may just as well leave ardisias alone, for they will not thrive under such conditions. This will be the fruiting-size pots and very nice little specimens of 8-10 inches high with one whorl of berries will be produced the first season, these making finer specimens if given another season's growth. After the pots are well filled with roots, weak liquid manure may be given at intervals of about 10 days, Ijut this should be discontinued after the berries have attained full size and begin to color. Those who have old plants left over from Christmas sales or stock that has lieen used for furnishing or decorating and have become lanky and bare of leaves below need not throw them away. Cut down and grown, in another season they make nice plants again. Allow them to get well on the dry side, much as poinsettias are treated, then cut down to within a couple of inches of the soil and keep dry until young shoots appear. Then water very moderately and spray lightly until a couple of inches of growth have been made. Turn the plants out of the pots, shake away most of the soil and cut back the roots a little to enable tliem to be placed in pots rather smaller than those in wliich they have been growing. A warm corner of the house or a close frame is best now for the plants and the shoots should be reduced to one or two and grown on as described for seedling stock, repotting when these pots are full of roots. Dur- ing summer a night temperature as near GO" as possible is high enough tor tliese plants, while in winter they will hold their berries well in a house that does not go below 45". It will thus be seen that with very little trouble and practically no expense for fire heat, these pretty and salable plants may easily be grown by any- one having the convenience of an ordi- nary greenhouse anywhere and south- ern growers may cultivate them well and cheaply under lath. H. R. R. Martinsville Ind.— Nixon H. Gano started here ten years ago and has re- built and added to his greenhouse plant until he now has over 10,000 feet of glass, the greater part of which he devotes to carnations, producing blooms of high quality. He also makes a specialty of pansies, of which he grows a large quantity. Vv^^t WINDOW DISPLAY OF JOSEPH SANGSTER, BUFFALO, N. Y. 66 The American Florist. Aug. 5, Relnberg for Governor. A testimonial banquet was given to Peter Reinberg on the evening of July 27 by the democrats of Chicago, most of whom were from the Twenty-sixth ward, which he represents as alderman, and a five-pointed diamond star was presented as a testimonial. In pinning the star on Mr. Reinberg's coat Mayor Harrison said, "The gold in this badge is not purer than your heart, and the gems are not more brilliant than the smile with which you greet your friends. If the people of Chicago ap- preciate you at your true worth as a man and as a public olBcial, you will hold a much higher ofEcei than you do now." Speeches were made by enthu- siastic admirers of the alderman, one of whom predicted that he would be the next democratic governor of Illinois. Phil Foley Flshln'. Someone has been slandering Phil Foley. He did go fishing; he did get sunburned till his nose peeled like a dry onion; and he did ship home some fish. As to who caught those fish I refuse to state. Observe the illus- trations. In the center he will be seen hard at work fishing; at the left he is again hard at work helping get dinner; at the right he is again hard at work watching for the coffee to boil. If these pictures are not suffi- cient evidence that Foley went fishing, the readers of The American Florist must be very skeptical. There was another occurrence which caused considerable anxiety, but we succeeded in getting outside of the state without being captured, and we have legal advice that the offense is not extraditable. In explanation it should be stated that the lake where the offense was committed is some four miles long and a mile wide. There is a dam at the lower end which is very carefully watched night and day and is used for regulating the supply of water to operate the paper mills be- low. Foley was really not to blame for what happened as it was done, not maliciously, but thoughtlessly and carelessly. He went down to bathe one evening — which all will admit is a harmless and proper thing to do — but he threw himself into the water all over at once, and the re.sult was that the dam overflowed and the enormous and unusual rush of water put the pa- per mill machinery out of commission. During this trip a few miles away from the lake the sheriff of the county was shot and killed and one of the deputies seriously wounded. One of the assassins was described as being a very large man; Foley was missing at about the time this crime was com- mitted and appeared shortly after with a wild look in his eye and talked in- coherently about a monstrous bass that had broken his line and got away with his hook. Fortunately the local authorities did not note any connec- tion between the two, and his friend, guardian and mentor refused to inform on him so that he escaped suspicion. W. N. R. > Flower Photography. Texture is the important factor to be considered in the photographing of "Nature's beautiful" and its achieve- ment depends on proper lighting of the specimens themselves, and careful Alderman Peter Reinberg, Chicigo. development of the resultant nega- tives. As at present we are compelled to render in monochrome the various colors encountered in nearly every specimen, the task we have is to pre- sent in our print with its limitation to one color or tone, a pleasing like- ness of the original. Harshness in lighting is to be avoided in all cases, or the results ob- tained will be of a hard, contrasty na- ture, lacking in the necessary detail and gradation, so essential in this class of work. Outdoors illumination does not lend itself particularly well to flower studies, as the light cannot be controlled as when working indoors, and the results have a tendency toward flatness, without roundness or relief. Some specimens, however, such as wild flowers, blossoms, and the like when photographed in their natural surroundings necessitate an outdoor exposure; and I have found that the best results can be obtained when photographing this class of subject by taking them in the shade, having the light come from one source as much as possible, by the use of the focusing cloth placed where it will be of ad- vantage. In working indoors one win- dow is the best source of illumination, as light coming from more than one source is apt to give the effect of cross lighting besides making it difl5cult to render the flowers with the necessary relief. A north window is best on ac- count of the uniformity of the illumi- nation, but other windows can be used as well, if the light is properly con- trolled. A piece of cheese-cloth or other simi- lar thin material should be tacked across the window to soften the light, and the flowers to be photographed placed several feet away and slightly to the rear. A small mirror can be used to lighten up the shadows during exposure by moving it so that the por- tions of the flower in shadow receive the illumination reflected from it. A white piece of cardboard can be used to advantage, however, by placing it on the shadow side, and some cfistance away, so that the shadows are not il- luminated too much, just enough to re- lieve their intensity. In order to suggest the texture in the finished prints, this qualRy should be observed on the ground glass before making an exposure. By moving the camera or flowers, or both, the texture in be observed, as it becomes quite ipparent to the eye when the flowers are viewed in a certain angle of light. The stand or support holding the speci- mens should be quite rigid if there is any amount of motion in the house, as the flowers are apt to quiver it they are not placed on a stand of solid na- ture, and any vibration means failure, the blurred blossoms attesting this fact. Where I live I have much to contend with on account of numerous cars and passing trains, and I find it difficult to photograph flowers at times. I have an ordinary barrel I use for a stand, well weighted down, with a flat board for a top, and while this ar- rangement is not the handiest thing in the world, it has the merit of being very rigid. Before attempting any studies at all, it would perhaps be well to call atten- tion to the fact that flowers have in- dividuality like people, and the aim sliould be to present each specimen in a manner most consistent with its character. It we crowd them in a FOLEY HELPING COOK DINNER. PHIL. FOLEY FISHINV WHY DON'T THAT COFFEE "BILE?" igii. The American Florist. 57 THE FIFTH REGIMENT ARMORY, BALTIMORE, MD.— S. A. F. CONVENTION HALL. vase without method or meaning, the results win be far from pleasing, and any individuality the flower possesses will be destroyed. Much can be learned by studying the growing plants, noting that each specimen has habits peculiarly its own. Thus, it would not be convincing to picture the stately lily in any but a characteristic manner, while certain others with a drooping tendency are of opposite char- acter, and should be so presented. Simplicity is a virtue in this class of work, a few well selected specimens photographing far better and produc- ing a more convincing effect than a meaningless jumble of blossoms with- out apparent motive or arrangement. Often a single specimen makes a most pleasing subject, if photographed in large size and its individuality con- vincingly presented. In regard to the lens to be used, I will say that for my use I prefer a rapid rectilinear of 8%-inch focus. An anastigmat has a persistency of focus- ing on one plane, making it diflicult to render all of the planes equally sharp. And to my notion they should be ren- dered sharp, as we usually view a flower at close range, and the detail is the most apparent thing to tlie eye, and when we present our studies in monochrome, in the absence of color, all that we have at our command is this detail to suggest the color of the original specimen. A lens of less than 8-lnch focus is not to be commended, as it has a tendency to exaggerate the perspective, especially when photo- graphing in large size. Strange as it may seem, the aberration present in the rectilinear lens is a help in this class of work, as the use of a small stop corrects this defect, whereas an anastigmat renders the plane nearest to it sharp, and if any depth is de- sired a very small stop must be used. The camera should be preferably one with a long draw of bellows, as this will be required if the flowers are to be photographed in large size. Isochromatic plates are a necessity, even with white flowers, on account of the green leaves. A ray screen or color filter I have found to be unnecessary with the majority of flowers, as its use sometimes gives a flat effect. Where there is yellow or light blue to contend with, the use of the filter is an advan- tage. I would not advise the photo- graphing of dark and light flowers in the same picture, as the prolonged ex- posure needed for the dark ones over- exposes the light ones almost beyond printing density. As to backgrounds, a medium shade of gray is about the best that I have found, and different depths of shade can be obtained by placing the ground at varying angles to the light. Black backgrounds de- stroy all of the depth and relief of the subject, and give a cutout appearance to the flowers. Avoid shadows on the background if you wish any relief to your studies, as they destroy the at- mosphere so essential in order that the flowers appear to stand out from the ground with due prominence. If vases be used, select those In harmony with the flowers and of un- obtrusive patterns, otherwise they will attract attention from the studies themselves.' An ordinary tall glass tumbler can be used to advantage for some subjects. Hyacinths and other small flowers attractively arranged In such a receptacle make pretty studies, and the stems showing through the glass add to the effect. The develop- ment of flower negatives should be car- ried on in a developer very much di- luted with water. Personally I prefer M. Q. diluted from four to five times its normal strength. In this dilute solution the density of the negative is deceptive, leading the worker to take it from the developer too soon. A few trials will suflice, however, to give the worker the necessary knowledge. If the negative is too thin, slight intensi- fication will jireatly improve matters, as usually the detail has all been coaxed out, and needs merely to be strengthened. I like a thin negative with soft gradations, as I can retain them with a suitable printing paper. Over-development must be guarded against, as it will block up the lights, and give anything but a convincing result. Over-exposure is vastly better than under-exposure, as we can save the former in the development, while with the latter no amount of coaxing will bring out the detail, especially in the shadow portions. Therefore give generous exposures, and develop in the dilute developer. Printing should be done on a soft grade of developmg paper, or platinum. Carbon green gives pretty results with certain sub- jects where much green predominates. — Roy J. Sawyer in American Photo- graphy. 68 The American Florist. Aug. 5, Vice-President Vincent. TELLS ABOUT THE CONVENTION. In a very short time from now, our city will open to receive you as our guests, coming here from far and near to this the twenty-seventh annual con- vention of the Society of American Florists, and we stand ready to extend the right hand of fellowship to one and all. We hope that none will miss this opportunity to be here to renew old friendships and make new friends. We firmly believe our society is growing, and the indications are that this will be one of the best meetings and larg- est 1;rade exhibits that the society has ever had. So "Come one, come all," and let us have the pleasure of wel- coming you in this our beloved city, Baltimore, and when we extend the parting hand, may you return to your homes well repaid for your visit and with pleasant memories of the Bal- timore Convention. The different committees have worked faithfully together with the single idea of making this meeting the most successful in the history of the society. The hotel accommodations will be found ample and in equipment equal to any in the country, and rea- sonable rates, so that accommodations can be gotten to suit everyone's taste from the costly to the more moderate. Terms and conditions will be found in the trade papers. W. Feast, who is the head of the hotel committee, will be more than pleased to locate any one of you as you may wish if you will communicate with him. A large amount of space has already been taken in the Armory for exhibi- tion purposes, but more good space is still left, as we have one of the largest and finest exhibition halls in the coun- try, where everyone will be on an equal footing, as all is on one floor. The Armory also contains rooms for the general and committee meeting; also rooms for rest, comfort and con- venience. Come and take possession and everything we have is yours for the time being. Also try and bring some new member with you, so that he or she may be benefited, and the society may increase in strength and usefulness. Richard Vincent, Jr. Society ot American Florists. Preliminary programme, twenty- seventh annual meeting and exhibition, Baltimore, Maryland, August 15, 16, 17, 18, lyli. TUESDAY, AUGUST 15. Opening Session. First Day, 2 :00 p. m. Address of Welcome His Honor, the Governor of Mary- land. Address of Welcome His Honor, the Mayor of Balti- more. Response Robert Craig President Asmus's address. Report of Officers, Committees, etc. Report of Committee on President's address. Discussion. Miscellaneous Business. Judging of Trade Exhibits. Evening Session. First Day, 7 :30 p. m. President's Reception. President Asmus wishes it distinctly understood that the reception will be informal and that the most com- fortable costume will be the most appropriate. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16. Morning Session. Second Day, 9 :30 a. m. Reciprocity with Canada on Floral Products. From the American Standpoint P. Welch From the Canadian Standpoint E. I. Mepsted Discussion. Advisability of a Spring Meeting.. Wm. F. Kasting Second Day, 10 :.30 a. m. Selection of Next Meeting Place. Nomination of Officers for 1912. Report of Judges of Trade Exhibit. Annual Meeting Ladies' Society of American Florists. Afternoon Session. Second Day, 2:30 p. m. The Private Gardener Wm. Duckham Discussion. The National Flower Show F. R. Pierson Discussion. Evening Session. Second Day, 8:00 p. m. Illustrated Lecture, "Ornamental Horticulture Abroad" J. K. M. L. Farquhar THURSDAY, AUGUST 17. Morning Session. Third Day, 9 :00 a. m. Sectional Meetings. Florists' Telegraph Delivery. American Gladiolus Society. American Carnation Society. American Rose Society. National Sweet Pea Society. Florists' Hail Association. Third Day, 11 :00 a. m. Election of Officers. Amendments to Constitution and By- Laws to be acted upon. To amend Article IV, Section 2 to read as follows : Section 2. Fees and Assessments.^ — Any eligible person may become a member of the Society on the payment of $5.00, and such payment shall cover the annual dues for the balance of the calendar year. The annual dues shall be $3.00 per year, payable in advance on the first day of January. Any person may be- come a life member on payment of $50.00 and be exempt from all further assessments. Afternoon — No Session. Third Day. Bowling Contests and Other Sports. Evening Session. Third Day, S :00 p. m. In hands of Ladies' Society of Amer- ican Florists. FRIDAY, AUGUST 18. In hands of the Baltimore Gardeners' and Florists' Club. SPECIAL RATES TO BALTIMORE. Applications for special rates were made of all traffic associations. The Trunk Line Association has granted a rate of one and three-fifths on the certificate plan. Tickets may be se- cured not earlier than August 11 and not later than August 16, except from stations where it is possible to reach Baltimore by noon of August 17 when tickets may be secured on that date. Tickets will be good returning up to and including August 22. In securing your tickets purchase a regular full one-way first-class fare and be sure to request a certificate. Inquire at your home station and ascertain whether certificates and through tickets can be obtained to the place of meet- ing. If not, purchase your ticket to the nearest point where they may be secured and there purchase a through ticket and certificate. No reduction in fare will be made unless a certificate be secured at the time of the purchase of the ticket. Immediately upon arrival at conven- tion hall, present your ticket and twenty-five cents to the secretary. A fee of twenty-five cents is charged for each ticket validated. An agent of the association will be present at the office of the secretary on August 16-17, from 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. to validate certificates. No certificate will be signed before or after that date. When returning, present your certifi- cate at the railway ticket office and a ticket at three-fifths of the regular rate will be furnished you. These cer- tificates are only good provided one hundred or more are presented. For those living outside of the Trunk Line Association inquiry should be made of your local agent for rates to eastern points. There are many rates in force during August and it is pos- sible to travel at a much reduced fare. Where members are desirous of join- ing parties from the larger cities in- formation concerning the trip may be secured by writing to the secretaries of the local florist organizations as fol- lows : Chicago, 111.— A. T. Pj'fer, 388 Dun- can street, Joliet, 111. New York, N. Y. — John Young, 101 W. 34th street. St. Louis, Mo. — J. J. Beneke, 1210 Olive street. Cincinnati, O. — George Bartlett. Boston, Mass. — Geo. Cartwright. THE TRADE EXHIBITION. The trade exhibition will be held in /he Armory which is, without excep- tion, the best and largest hall ever offered for the use of the society. From reports coming from the superintend- ent the prospects are that the hall will be filled to overflowing. The most gratifying thing about the hall is that all the exhibits will be upon the same floor. The meetings of the society will also be held in the Armory but in a separate room and free from the usual noise. "Exhibitors are reminded that the duties of the judges are limited to the consideration of and the making of awards to novelties and imported de- vices only. Exhibitors are required to make previous entry of all such exhib- its with the superintendent in writing." Full rules and regulations, together with rates, may be obtained by address- ing "Mack" Richmond, Superintendent, 1813 Pulaski street, Baltimore, Md. The trade exhibition will be open from the morning of Tuesday, August 15, to 10 :00 p. m. of Friday, August 18. During this time no exhibitor will be allowed to pack up or remove any exhibit or part of exhibit until 10 :00 p. m., August 18. Notice is also given that the public will be admitted every evening from i :00 to 10 :00 p. m. and on Monday and Friday afternoons from 2 :00 p. m. until closing time. Members should keep this in mind in the transaction of their busi- ness. DUES. All members should send in their dues in advance and secure their cer- tificates and badges and so avoid the necessity of waiting at the secretary's office to pay their assessment. This will also be a great convenience to the secretary, who has many other duties to perform. Dues cannot be paid while meetings are in progress. A badge and membership receipt are absolutely nee- > o lO c w S 5 o H o > z D w > 60 The American Florist. Aug. essary before any individual can sign the roll and receive invitation cards for any of the entertainments. This rule will be strictly enforced. Badges will also be necessary in order to get into the exhibition hall. All not having badges will be required to pay the ad- mission fee. On receipt of $3.00 from those who have paid their 1910 dues or $5.00 from all others, the secretary will promptly mail to the sender a certificate and Baltimore Items. The first steam railroad in the world —the Baltimore and Ohio— 1828. First monument to the memory of George Washington. The first two cruisers of the present navy. The first silk ribbon mill in America. The first submarine boat — built by Ross Winans. PACKING ROOM AND CELLAR OF THE DALE ESTATE, BRAMPTON, ONT. badge. Bring your certificate to the convention with you. CONVENTION NOTES. Although my two years service as secretary have been pleasant ones, I wish to announce to my friends that I will not be a candidate for re-election. My duties at the university have in- creased to such an extent that it will be impossible for me to spare the time necessary for the work of the S. A. P. The duties connected with the office of secretary are rapidly increasing and the time is approaching when the sec- retary will be compelled to devote all his time to the interests of the society. Knowing the importance of the posi- tion. I feel that I should make this statement in order that the members have enough time to think over the situation and select a new candidate. S. A. P. pins will be issued shortly to all life and pioneer members and to those annual members who have paid their dues for 1911. This pin will be necessary for admission to the exhibi- tion hall. Attention of florists should be called to the fact that to get the benefit of the meetings, the exhibition and the entertainments it will be necessary to be a member of the S. A. P. By order of the president, a meet- ing of the executive board is hereby called for 10 o'clock Tuesday, August 15. at the Belvedere Hotel, Baltimore, Md. Hotel Belvedere — Headquarters. Room without bath, one person. .$2.00 to $2. .50 Room without bath, two persons.. 3.00 to 3.50 Room without bath, two persons, twin beds. 4.00 Room with bath, one person $3.00 and up Room with bath, two persons 4.00 and up Room with bath, two person.s, twin beds 5.00 aud up Hotel Bennert. Room without bath, one person $1.50 Room without bath, two persons. .$2.50 to $3.51) Room with bath, one person 2.00 to 2.50 Room with bath, two persons. . . . 3.50 to 5.00 Potel Staflford. Room without bath, one person $2.00 Room without bath, two persons. twin beds 3.00 to 3.50 Room with bath, one person $3.00 to $5.00 Room with bath, two persons 4.00 to 5.00 Twin beds 5.00 to 7.00 ■ H. B. DORNER, Sec'y. The first College of Dental Surgery. The first iron building — the old "Sun" building. The first telegraph line — between Baltimore and Washington. The first telegraphic dispatch, word- ed "What God has wrought." The first metal pens used in America. The first medical society in the United States — organized 1788. The first gas light company in America. The first water company in America. The first electric railway— Baltimore to Hampden. The first lodge of Odd Pellows— 1819. The oldest shot tower in the United States — still standing. Baltimore packs more oysters and vegetables than any other city in the world. Baltimore is the largest manufac- turer of straw goods and fertilizers in the United States. Baltimore has the finest natural for- est park in the United States in Druid Hill. Baltimore built the largest dry dock in the world— The Dewey— now at Ma- nila. The best hall in America for the ■ purpose of holding exhibitions — 60,000 square feet of unobstructed floor space. The first monument to Christopher Columbus. The leading clothing manufacturer in the United States. The Star Spangled Banner was writ- ten in Baltimore by Prancis Scott Key. Baltimore has the finest oysters in the world, fresh every day from the Chesapeake Bay. Baltimore has one of the finest trol- ley systems in the world, including a. line between Baltimore and Washing- ton. THE PERENNIALS. Poppies and UUes. Now that the bulbs are all past flowering and the foliage nearly ma- tured, it may safely be cut off to im- prove the appearance of borders and other plants may be put in to take their place and cover the ground, bare spaces do not look well, and annuals are often used with good effect for this purpose, even if sown where they are to bloom or set out of pots or frames. Very many kinds too will be past flowering, and as some of the best garden plants become weed-plants out of place, if allowed to bear seed and come up where they please, the old; flowering stems must be cut off as soon as possible. Aquilegias, lark- spurs and phlox are apt to cause trou- ble in this way. It is a good time now to sow in frames seed of hardy plants, and if kept shaded for a time from hot sun and then transplanted into the bor- ders later when strong enough, they become established before winter and do well next year. It is almost in- dispensable to have a reserve stock to- draw on even in small gardens, and for florists' purposes it is well to sow after the rush of bedding plants is^ over and there is lots of room in the frames, to handle the young stock in. the earlier stages of their growth. ■ Complaints are common this year of seeds not germinating well even whem OFFICE OF THE DALE ESTATE, BRAMPTON, ONT. IQIi. The American Florist. 61 purchased from reliable sources, and a comparison of our experiences with that of others brings out the tact that most of our failures are similar. It is a pity that so much poor seed is sold, for this seems to be the trouble, and with hardy plants there is no ex- cuse as they seed freely, and are not costly, but the failure to grow is very often a dear experience to the florist to Lilium elegans, we were reminded recently of this old favorite by see- ing it in a front yard, close to a much traveled way. There was not even lawn grass there to set off a beautiful large clump in bloom. It had seem- ingly been there for years and had in- creased in a hard clay soil. There are many forms of this lily now with great gradation of color, dwarf, hardy BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE. Sec Page 53, who has to make good from outside, sources of supply in plants instead of seeds. It is therefore good practice to save our own seed whenever there is a chance to make sure of a good germination, and add to this a care- ful selection of strains. Just what is desired may be had and the same va- rieties perpetuated or improved. Lark- spur seed will soon be ripe, and as it is not too late to choose the best forms while in bloom, mark them for seed. We recently cut down several hundred in full bloom in the reserve ground, saving only half a dozen for seed. The rest were too poor to keep, but will bloom again late in summer sufficiently to warrant their being kept until then. Hollyhock seed should be sown now to be sure of strong plants in spring that will bloom next sum- mer. Transplant when large enough in a position where protection can be af- forded during winter by placing sash over them or many will die before spring, especially if grown in rich soil. We have been enjoying lately a lot of Shirley poppies in a vista that is kept in a semi-wild state. These were seeded broadcast last autumn, mixing lot of sand with the seed, four ounces to a water pail of sand. The soil was made good to plant lilies, then the poppy seed thrown on. and they will seed themselves this year, and the ex- periment will' be extended the length of the vista. The lilies will flower after the poppies are past so that the colors will not clash at any time. Had we included L. elegans these would have been in antagonism, as they flower at the same time. There are few ways that one can get so much for a little as with these beautiful strains of annual poppy. We much prefer the pink shades. Sold separate as such there will then be red enough among them for variety. In regard and persistent as a Golden Glow. It should be included in the best dozen lilies and more frequently seen than it is. The two native species of lily L. Canadense and L. superbum are ereat garden plants when placed in good moist situations. They will stand a lot of shade too, as they are often found growing in shady woods, but do best in full sun to bring out the best coloring. When one says shade in this connection, it too often means under trees where the soil is poor and very dry at the surface during the hot months. Few things thrive in such locations, least of all the lilies named. They are naturally of the soil that contains plenty of humus and are seen at their best among rho- dodendrons where these shrubs do well. In such a situation one would not recognize the species owing to the vigor they attain. The two other eastern species, L. Grayi and L. Phil- adelphicum, are not at all amenable to garden culture. They are untam- able and remain wildlings, as do the beautiful Californian species, for they are very beautiful indeed, but with the possible exception of L. pardalinum are not easy to suit when away from their native haunts. This is not dif- ficult to understand if we remember the climatic differences that state con- tains. We are told it is possible to bathe in the ocean in the morning and throw snowballs in the afternoon of the same day, and in a zone some- where between the lilies grow. The trouble experienced with many plants in cultivation can be traced to just such conditions and our inability to imitate them, either as to altitude or purely mechanical reasons as soil con- stituents. On the whole, it is surpris- ing how well we can do most things — • if there is money in it. E. O. ORPET. The Dale Estate, Brampton, Ont. The Dale Estate of Brampton, Ont., has a wide and well earned reputation throughout the Dominion of Canada and in the United States and we illus- trate two of the buildings of the well known firm, the 100-foot packing room from where the immense cut of the large plant is shipped, and the en- trance to the ofBce. The building is of reinforced concrete and is covered with Ampelopsis Veitchii, which gives it a very fine appearance throughout the summer. Los Angele.s, C.\lif. — The annual picnic of the Los Angeles Horticultural Society was held July 23 at the park and nursery of Deiterich & Turner at Montebello, there being about 250 pres- ent. Addresses were made by Vice- President H. J. Goudge, George C. Roeding, president of the Pacific Coast Association of Nurserymen, and others. BEGONIA GLOIRE See Pag DE LORRAINE. e .y. 62 The American Florist. Aug 5, \J Native Trees and Shrubs. HAKMONT IN PLANTING. Portion of a paper read by E. Bollinger, Lake Forest, 111., before the Illinois State Horticul- tural Society. History informs us that our ' first parents were placed in a garden and from that until the present history proves that a taste for gardening has Icept pace with the progress of civili- zation and the influence upon the progress of manlpingers Falls, N. Y. Springfield. HI.. September Z9-Octoher 7, 1911, — Illinois State Fair. J. K. Dlcklrson. secre- tary. Springfield. St. Louis, Mo.. November 7-11, 1911 Fifth fall floral exhibition and pomologlcal display, St. Louis Horticultural Society. Coliseum. Jef- ferson and Washington avenues. Otto G. Koe- nlg. secretary. 6473 Florissant avenue. St. Louis. St. Louis, Mo., November 7-11. 1911, — Annual exhibition. Chrysanthemum Society of America, In connection with the St. Louis Horticultural Society. Stamford, Conn., November 3-4, 1911.— Plcst annual exhibition. Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural Society. Casino. J. B. McArdle. secretary. Merritt building. Greenwich. Tarrytown, N. Y.. October Sl-November S, 1911. — Thirteenth annual exhibition. Tarrytown Horticultural Society. Music hall. B. W. Neu- brand. secretarv. Tarrytown. N. Y. Winnipeg, Man., September 1-4. 1911. — Pro- vincial Horticultural Exhibition. Winnipeg Hor- tieulturnl Society. W. J. Brattston. secretary, 380 Maryland street, Winnipeg. Worcester, Mass., November 9, 1911. — Chrys- anthemum exhibition, Worcester County Horti- cultural Society, Horticultural hall, IS Front street. Leonard C. Mldgley, secretary, Worces- ter. Mass. igii. The American Florist. 66 Meetings Next Week. Butte, Mont,, Aug-ust 11. — Montana Florists* Club. Columbia Garduus. Chicago. August 9. — Gardouers' and Florists' Union No. 10615, 10 and 12 Clark street. Dayton. 0., August 7, 8 p. m. — DayLon Flor- iBtB' Club, 37 East Fifth street. Detroit, Mich.. August 7, 8 p, m. — Detroit Florists' Club. 112 Farmer street. Grand Eapids, Mich., August 7. — Grand Rap- ids Florists' and Gardeners' Club, office of member. Hartford, Conn., August 11, 8 p. m, — Con- necticut Horticultural bociety. County building. Kansas City, Mo., August 8-10. — American Association of Park Superintendents. Baltimora hotel La Crosse, Wis., August 8. — La CVosse Gar- deners' and Florists* Society, Hotel Stoddard. Madison, N. J. — August 9, 8 p. na. — Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society. Ma- sonic hall. Montreal, Que,, August 7, 7:45 p. m. — Mon- treal Gardeners' and Florists' Club. Royal Guardians building, 211 Sherbrook street, west. ITfew York, August 9, 4:30 p. m.— Horticul- tural Society of New York. Botanical <4;irden. Omaha, Neb., August 10, 8 p. m. — Umaha Florists' Club. City hall. St. Louis, Mo., August 10, 2 p. m. — St. Lmiis Florists* Club. Odd Fellows' building. Ninth and Olive streets. Toledo. 0.. August 9.— Toledo Florists' Club. \ One Gent Per Word, Gash with Adv. I rorPlant Advs.. See Ready Reference Section. I Where aniw^ri are to be mailed Irom this office. I eocloielO centi extra to cover pottafe. etc I Situation Wantca— oardener seeks situation; English: total abstainer; thoroughly practical in \ its branches; 17 years' references from two east i situations; first class mushroom grower etc. [ Kev ^75, care American Florist. ' Situation Wanted— Youne lady of several I years' experience in wholesale and retail flower I store desires position in Detroit about Oct. 1st", first-class references; state salary. Key 47S. care American Florist. Help Wanted— Young ladv bookkeeper, one I who has had some experience in a retail liower j store. Key 479. care American Florist. Help Wanted— .\t once, a ftrst class gardener and tiorist for a good si.'e«l private place, which is in good condition at this time. Address, giving particulars to John Dupee. Oconomowoc, Wfs. Help Wanted— 10 live salesmen thoroughly acquainted with the florist, nursery and seed trade; must have Al references; apply by letter only, stating aualifications in first communication Key 463. oare American Florist. Help Wanted— A young man who is thoroughly experienced in the retail Hcrists' trade; a good permanent position to right man: references rcQuired. Apply Wrights' Flower Shop. 224 West Fourth St.. Los Ang les. Calif. Help Wanted—At once all round greenhouse man. good on carnaiioos. 'mums, general line of plants and desrgnef; married man preferred, SiOO feet of glass; state age. wages, experience, mar- ried or single; would sell or rent the place. John C orbett, Mt. Sterling. Kentucky, For Sale — Florist business, established eight years: uood business location; will sell on account of sickness. Key 477, care American Florist. For Sale — Four thousand feet of glass, three houses, very cheap: good chance for a young man with moderate means. Edgar Easterday. Nokomis, HI. For Sale— une Furman heater, seven sections. ! serial 3957, size 208. gocd condition: one Furman ' heater, six sections, serial MOl. si<7e 307: needs one new section. Strouts' Biddeford. Me. ( For Sale— Up to date greenhouse property; 3 I acres. 3 nice houses, hot water heat, grand trade. inand out of citp; population 8 5l0: big bargain if taken soon; must sell OD account of ill health. Key 473. care American Florist. For Sale or Rent— An old established retail ' florist store in Chicago, located on Wrightwood, Sheffield and Lincoln Aves. Greenhouse in connection. For further particulars call on or *- write J. T. Helbok, 9U Wrightwood Ave.. ^ Chicago. III. For Sale— At a bargain, property 26xU2, in- cluding old established florist's business; good income property; owner moving to California; will make a bii; sacrifice for a Quick sale, For particulars address F. C. Struvv. 1575Clybourn Ave.. Chicago. For Sale— Genuine opportunity; Sacrifice; 40 years' established wholesale, retail general teed business; owner retiring; old age; $40,000.(0 annual business; $10,000 next year's orders on hand ; fine Iowa town: will take one half cash, balance time, or trade for good farm; low rent; long lease. Campbell & Co.. Fort Dearborn Bldg., Chicago. Ill, For Sale— Two greenhouses, well stocked with Boston ferns and pot plants, one 20x125 feet and the other 16x20 feet: also a hot water boiler, three years old. and a large boiler in shed 20x24 feet; ottice 16x20 feet in connection; good location for retail trade; for further particulars call on or write. Aug, Koeble. 4228 N. 40th Ave., Chicago, 111. For Sale— Sonnyside Greenhouses for sale on account of ill health; one of the best in Central Michigan: will sell for less than half what they cost; 11 greenhouses; over 20.0C0 feet of glass, with three acres of land; all in running order in oity of about 10.000 population, with best shipping facilities. Price. $5,5C0. Jno. S. Schleider. Owosso. Mich. For Rent— On five year leaee. 12,000 feet of glass, house and barn: long established busiiness: might s.'ll on installments or terms. Address J. L.. 36 W. 73rd St.. Chicago. For Rent— Or a part interest for sale; we want a competent man who can furnish reference to manage our greenhouse business; have 5000 feet glass, land dwelling in prosperous town. 9000 population: have good trade wish to rent or sell part interest. Onerland Gardens. Box 503. Laramie. Wyo. WSNTED. Two experienced rose and carnation growers to take charge of sections; per- manent positions to right party; state experience, wages expected and refer- ences. J, F. WILCOX 4 SONS, Council Bluffs. Iowa. FOR SALE. Three hot-water boilers, horse shoe type, each capable of beating 6 000 square feet of 4 inch pipe; four years old; complete with front, grate- bar and smoke-box all good as new, Prfce on boatd car. $200, '0 each, —Also one large Kroeschell boiler, ,Sx 16 feet grate area 5x 5 feet: boiler cost $619 00 three years ago; will sell for half that price. Inquire or address GEO. REINBERG, 162 N, Wabash Ave., Chicago. FOR SALE CHEAP:^ If taken at once. On account of ill health, I will sell my greenhouse plant, consisting of 30,000 sq. ft of glass, 15 acres of land, barn, living rooms, horses, wagons, etc . with railroad switch on premises. This range is located within .30 mil^s of Chicago on the three railroads. C M. & St. P.. Belt Line and C- M, electric road. Will sell for one-third of its cost, with t6,000 cash and the bal- anoe on easy payments. For further particulars call or write JOSEPH ZISKA, 151 N, Wabash Ave,. .Jheago 111. Vanted-SeedsDian Who has had some experience in calling on country trade and capable of workiog in the house when road work is done. Four months of the year road work, balance of the time in the house. Key 440, care American Florist. NEW YORK SALESMEN We need men who are familiar with the green- house trade in and around New York. State age, experience and salary. Address Boilers, "^ American Florist Wanted Information from nurserymen or cut flower growers in the north where there is no Hay Fever, and where Peonies come in bloom in the middle of June or later. Object purchase; but there must be no Hay Fever. Want a place that can be made self- sustaining. Address KENNICOn BROS., 163 N.Wabash Ave., Chicago. NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS MEETING CIIIC.VGO, .July 13, 1911. Stockholders of the American Florist Company: You lire hereby notiHed that the annual meeting of the stoclcliolders of the American Florist Com- pany will be held in the Hotel Belvidere. Charles and Chase Streets, Baltimore, Md., Wednesday, August 16, 1911, at 3 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of electing directors and officers for the ensuing term and for the transaction of such other busi ness as may come before the meeting. J. C. VACGH.VN, Pres M. BARKER. Seo'y. r The Best Color Chart For Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen. ^ Erfdrt, Germany, May 9, 1911. American Fi,orist Co,, Chicago, U. S. A., Dear Sirs:— If you have any copies left of the comparative color plate compiled by F. Schuyler Mathews, I shall be obliged if you will send me one, my copy having somehow got mislaid and I do not like to be without this excellent little production. Yours truly, Eknst Benarv. Published and For Sale by the American Florist Co., \v Price One Dollar, Postpaid 440 S. Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. J 66 Fhe American Florist, Aug. 5f Wichita, Kans. The midsummer dullness in the re- tall trade has surely arrived. Add to this the fact that no rain fell from May 27 to July 9, and that June in addition to being a dry month also broke the record for the hottest June, and for the hottest day for 20 years, and the condi- tion of matters pertaining to the flor- ists' trade will be left to the reader's imagination, for it is too unpleasant a subject for detailed discussion on a hot July day. Outdoor stock has done very poorly in most lines, it being al- most impossible to more than keep it alive even with the most careful culti- vation and watering. Such stock as sweetpeas have scarcely paid for their room; even when watered at the roots the exceeding dryness of the atmos- phere and hot winds ruined the crop for this year. Asters have fared a lit- tle better, persistent watering and cul- tivation kept at least a part of the crop in shape and something may yet come of it, if more favorable condi- tions prevail. The past two weeks show much improvement in weather conditions. Beginning with an inch of rain and followed by cooler weather and occasional showers, and outdoor stock is in much better condition, and as "hope springs eternal," etc., and the florist being by nature a hopeful being, we are all making the most of it, and working to make the rest of the season redeem as far as possible the dam- age already done. Chrysanthemum planting in the greenhouses is over and most of the stocks are doing fairly well. The total amount planted will not vary much from last year. NOTES. A recent visit to the plant of Chas. P. Mueller found everything In good shape. Mr. Mueller has recently in- stalled a system of sub-irrigation for liis outdoor crops. This consists of perforated cement piping arranged as mains and laterals, with valves for controlling the same, all laid below the surface and fed from a central reser- voir. Results so far have in the main been fairly satisfactory. Mr. Mueller thinks that the distance apart of lat- erals must be largely determined by experiment and experience based on the varying characteristics of the soil to be irrigated. He is changing his car- nation houses from solid beds to raised benches, believing them better adapted to his soil and also less likely to be disturbed by moles which have given him trouble heretofore and have been worse than ever this summer in the field. Ralph Culp and Mrs. Gulp spent a week in the country at the farm of Grandfather Culp, where fried chicken, fresh eggs and home-grown vegetables are the common things of life and roast beef and that class of goods figure as something special. He says he did not make any loud call for the specials. J. E. Bidelman has about 20,000 feet of glass to lettuce, with tomatoes for an early summer crop. He complains of a very poor yield of tomatoes, the vines being shy in flowering and set- ting fruit. He blames the hot dry weather of May and June. Elwood Kline has resigned his posi- tion in the store of W. H. Culp & Co. and gone to Lawrence, Kansas, to take charge of the business there recently acquired by his brother, Norval Kline. Otto Kuechenmeister has given up his position with the U. S. Express Co. and returned to his old place in the Kuechenmeister greenhouses. It is doubtful if Wichita will be rep- resented at the convention, the distance and various other reasons presenting sufficient obstacles. W. I. Chita. Danvers, Mass.— William O'Neil will erect greenhouses on the land recently purchased on River street. The President's Special TO THE Twenty = Seventh Convention S. A. F. & O, H. Baltimore, Nd. Will leave Chicago (Dearborn Station) at 11:30 p. m. Sunday, Aug, 13th, and arrive in Baltimore 11 p. m. Monday, Aug. 14th, VIA THE I MDNDN ROUTE C. H. & D. Ry., B. & O. S. W. Ry. and B. & 0« Ry. Daylight ride through the scenic West Virginia and Maryland Mountain Country and historic Potomac River. Electric lighted Pullman Sleepers and Library Observation Car and Dining Car. For reservations and information call on or address HERBERT WILEY Gen. Agent Pass. Dept., 104 So. Clark St., CHICAGO Telephone Harrison 3309 igii. The American Florist. 67 If You Want Something Good in the Line of Cut Flowers and Plants, Order Your Stock from PRICE LIST American Beauties, per do?. Extra long $4 OO 36 inch S 00 24-30inch 2 00 ISlSinch 1 50 12inch 1 00 Short stems per 100. $4 00 to 6 00 Kalserin, Rhea Seld, Maryland. Per 100 Extra long select $8 00 Good medium length $5 00 to 6 00 Good short 2tOto 3 00 Killarney, Richmond, White Klllarney and Perles. per loo Extralong $8 00 Good medium leneth $4 rO to 6 00 Good short length 2 OD to 3 00 Carnations. Extra fancy. Good Per 100 $3 00 2 CO Per 100 HARRISII $10 00toS12 SO Anratum 10 00 to 12 SO RQbram ♦ 09to Daisies, Shasta 1 OOto Coreopsis 50 to GaiUardias Ulyol the VaUey 3 COto GladioU 8 OOto Common 4 03 to Atters, Extra Fancy Fancy Short 1 SOto AdiantDm 1 OOto Asparagns Sprays String* S0to60c«ach Spiengeri Fems per 1000. $1 50 Galax. Green and Bronze. per 1000. 150 SmUaz per doz.. 2 00 600 1 50 75 1 00 4 00 10 00 6 00 5 00 4 00 2 00 1 50 3 00 300 The Chicago Flower Growers' Association OTTO W. FRESE, General Manager 176 N. Mlichigan Ave., CHICAGO SAVES MANY TIMES iP»ITS PRICE#» THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S DIRECTORY saves many times its price to every one ■who catalogues or circularizes the trade. Fully revised to date of publication, it puts the mail Only to live names, avoiding ^^aste of postage and printed matter, time and labor. Contains 590 pages, lists of Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United Sutes and Canada by states and towns, also alphabetically; firm* that issue catalogues, foreign merchants, horticultural societies and much other up-to-date information which makes it a reference book of daily utility wherever a wholesale trade is done. Published annually by the American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. 68 The American Florist. A^g- 3> Fine Crop Jast Coining On. Also Good Crop of PINK KILURNEY. We are now cutting our first crop of Mrs. Aaron Ward, the beautiful Eastern Rose. We Grow all the Stock we Sell and Guarantee it to be Strictly Fresh. PRICE LIST AMERICAN BEAUTIES Extra long. 30-in 24-in 18-in 12-iii Per doz. $3 00 2 50 200 1 BO 1 00 75 4 00 Short stems Per 100 Kaiserin, Rhea Reid, Maryland Per 100 Extra long select $8 00 Good Medium length $5 00 to 6 00 Good Short 3 00 to 4 00 Killamey, White Killarney, and Perle. Per 100 Extra long $6 CO to $ 8 00 Good medium length $4 00 to 5 00 Good short length 3 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward, Medium, $4.00 to $5 CARNATIONS LongO. P. Bassett Long pink and white HARRISII LILIES per doz. .$10 Lily of the Valley 3 Gladioli 6 Adiantum 1 Asparagus Sprays 3 Select Pink and White Peas Ferns, Eastern per KXK), $1 50 Galax, Green per 1000 1 25 Bronze per 1000 125 Smilax per doz. 00 per 100; Short, $2.00 to $3.00 per IdO. Per 100 $3 00 3 00 1 50 00 to 12 00 00 to 4 00 00 to 10 00 00 to 1 50 00 to 4 00 50 to 1 00 20 15 15 2 00 Our Selection of Roses in lots of 500 at the rate of $25.00 per 1000. BASSETT & WASHBURN, Office and Store: 131 N.Wabash Ave., Chicago. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, Illinois. Chicago. A L.^RGEB SUPPLY. The great feature of the market dur- ing the past week has been the con- tinual increase in the supply and the marked advance in quality. "With the exception of American Beauty roses and carnations both of these factors is very noticeable. Tlie weather has been most conducive to good growth, not too warm and frequent showers have brought back much of the vigor to the outside stock, which suffered greatly during the long hot spell. With the exception of the sweet peas the stock is gradually taking on the gen- eral condition at this season of the year. The roses are much improved in quality. American Beauties are in short crop but the teas and, hybrid teas are plentiful, especially the white roses and some very fine flowers are to he obtained. Carnations are not received in any large quantities and the majority of those seen are of in- ferior quality, yet some growers still have blooms that can be truly called carnations, a few outside grown show- ing up well. Sweet peas are almost all short stemmed, the crop with some growers outside was almost an entire failure, the vines simply could not stand the extreme heat and no amount of watering was able to carry them through. Of lilies there is a good supply and they are of fine quality. The cut of longifiorums is not heavy but sufficient to meet the demand and there is a good stock of L. rubrum and auratum, some splendid spikes of the latter being offered. Gladioli are par- ticularly fine, some elegant spikes being seen and of all the gorgeous colors of this flower, and the lighter colors are very iiseful in all kinds of work, A fine lot of an almost pure white was seen on the market this week. Asters are now coming in in large quantities and the price has taken a slight fall, although the extra quality blooms are still being sold at good figures, one grower quoting six cents for an exceptionally good qual- ity. Lily of the valley is in good supply and of good quality, and there are some especially fine orchids to be had. The early dahlias have made their appearance, and the growers will soon have a good cut. The colored water lilies are still attracting a great deal of attention in the retail windows, a fine showing of the beautiful flowers in white, blue and pink were dis- played in one of the retail stores this week. A large quantity of outside stock is being used for window decora- tions including Rudbeckia Golden Glow, feverfew, achillea and large bunches of Golden rod. The trade is not over active, summer conditions prevailing, and there is an odor of new paint in some of the stores. NOTES. J. C. Arnold of the Pulverized Manure Co. is enjoying his vacation with friends and relatives at Trenton, Mo. Dwight L. Harris, the elficient manager, is busy filling the many ord- ers that are received from both his old and new customers. His firm is having an exceptionally good year and as one turns over the pages of the order book, he will find that Poehlmann Bros. Co., Wietor Bros., Peter Rein- berg, Geo. Wittbold Co. and many other well known local growers are constant users of the Wizard Brand manures. The explosion of a bomb beside the. greenhouses in Washington park on the morning of July 30, caused dam- age to the amount of $200. It is thought that the bomb was the out- come of labor troubles. The damage consisted of injury to the plants out- side and the breaking of glass in the greenhouse but of the more valuable plants few were injured. ^ Budlong's EBlue Ribbon Valley. It will be of interest to the many friends of J. S. Wilson, formerly of this city, to know that he is one of six delegates chosen to represent the Des Moines Admen's Club at the con- vention to be held at Boston, Mass. He holds the position of governor ot the club, being chairman of tlie house committee. Tlie party left Des Moines for Boston, July 28. J. T. Helbolv, the Wrightwood ave- nue florist, is putting in a new store front and making other extensive im- provements to his store. He is still planning on visiting his home in the old country and says he will dispose of his property if a suitable buyer can be found. Frank Ayres' many friends will be pleased to hear that his mother, who has been seriously ill at Paris, Texas, is improving and that an early re- covery is looked for. Mr. Ayres writes that the temperature in the Lone Star state last week was 110 degrees in the shade. Kdgar Winterson has returned from a most enjoyable outing at Round Lake. Wis., and is again attending to- his duties at the E. P. Winterson Co.'s. j store. 1 The A. Dietsch Co.'s employes are i busy as bees turning out greenhouse material for the many orders that they have on hand. Louis Wittbold and family returned July 30 from a most enjoyable visit, with relatives in Wheeling. igii. The American Florist. 69 Poehlmann Bros. Co. 32=34=36 E. Randolph St., '""^RiSS'^£h%^''°"" CHICAGO, ILL. Use Poehlmann's Fancy Valley Current Price List. — Subject to change without notice. Short Roses $20.00 per 1000, our selection AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per Doz Long, specials $4 00 36-inch 3 00 .SO-inch 2 50 2i-inch 2 00 18 to 20-inch 1 50 Short Per 100, $4 00, $6 00, $8 00 Per 100 KILLARNEY, Special $10 00 Fancy 8 00 Medium $4 00 to 6 00 Short 2 00to 3 00 RICHMOND, Special 10 00 Fancy 8 00 Medium $4 OOto 6 00 Short 2 OOto 3 00 WHITE KILLARNEY, Special 10 00 Fancy 8 00 Medium $4 OOto 6 00 Short 2 OOto 3 00 PRINCE DE BULGARIE 4 00 to 10 00 MRS. AARON WARD 2 OOto 6 00 Per 100 MY MARYLAND, Special $10 00 Fancy g 00 Medium $4 00 to 6 00 Short 2 00 to 3 00 PERLE 2 OOto 6 00 Cattleyas per doz., .fl OOto .fS 00 CARNATIONS, Per 100 Fancy white and red 3 00 Fancy .' 2 00 Harrlsli LiUes....: per doz., $2 00 12 00 Valley $3 00 to 4 00 Daisies, Shasta' 1 50 to 2 00 Gladiolus 6 00 to 8 00 Water Lilies 2 00 Asters 2 OOto 4 00 " extra fancy .... 5 CO to 6 00 Plumosus sprays, Sprengeri 3 oo PlumoSUS Strings, extra long.. .per string, 60c Galax per ICOb, $1 25 Ferns per 1000, 1 50 Adiantum Croweanum 1 oo POEHLMANN'S FANCY VALLEY) *;„j;'';,;;^^^ EXTRA FINE HARRISII LILIES) OnceT&uwVliave no Xr Frank Oechslin, the well-known Qulncy street grower, is still nursing his broken arm or "baby" as he calls it. A visit to the greenhouses last week found the stock in splendid con- dition especially the chrysanthemum plants wliich are exceptionally fine. The stock of Boston ferns, palms, crotons and pandanus are also at their best and some fine looking speci- mens can be seen here. The new range of greenhouses is rapidly being completed and the planting of these will commence the latter part of this week James G. Hancock, who so successfully looks after the clerical duties, is anxiously awaiting the time when he will be comfortably located in this firm's new office which is nearly ready for occupancy. John Poehlmann says that Poehl- mann Bros. Co. is cutting more heavily in American Beauty roses than they have for some time past. The other rose shipments are also larger and some excellent blooms of all the lead- ing varieties can be seen at the store this week. The asters that ttiis firm is receiving are of the first quality and are eagerly sought for by the best trade. J. W. Schmidt, the Montana street grower, is devoting his spare time to rebuilding and repainting his green- houses. Mr. Schmidt speaks very highly of the Daylite glass cleanser and says that the Andersen Specialty Co. did something worth while when they placed this solution on the market. Kalacinski Bros., of 4657 Irving Park boulevard, are in hopes of secur- ing a store in the new North Western Trust & Savings Bank building, now under construction at the Junction of Milwaukee avenue. Division street and Dickinson street. J. G. Schouten is back from his va- cation and is again attending to his duties at the Geo. Wittbold Co.'s store. Growers, Attention Why not sell your own stock? We have the finest location in the Chicago market and space enough to accommodate several growers selling their own stock. PERCY JONES 56 East Randolph St., CHICAGO F. W. Nelson is planning on spending his vacation at Galesburg and some of the larger cities further west. Miss Hertha V. Tonner left Wednes- day, July 26, for Russell, Kansas, where she attended the funeral of her sister's child whose death was caused by being severely scalded a few days previously. Albert Cole of the Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s force is showing his friend Wm. Hunt around the city this week. Mr. Hunt is in the employ of Arthur T. Boddington, the well-known seedsman of New York. Vaughan's Seed Store report their Lilium formosum bulbs now afloat and due in this city In good time in August. Wm. E. Schofield, the North State street florist, is the proud possessor of a new seven-passenger Fierce-Ar- row touring car. Kyle & Foerster's store presents a very pleasing appearance in its new coat of white and brown paint. J. A. Budlong is supplying his cus- tomers with a good grade of both in- indoor and outside carnations. Otto Goerisch of the A. L. Randall Co. is spending his vacation at Mil- waukee and Michigan resorts. Anton Then, who has been suffer- ing from blood poisoning, is now de- clared out of danger. N. J. Rupp will represent the John C. Moninger Co. at the Baltimore con- vention. 70 The American Florist. A^g' 5. Our Asters and Gladioli ARE THE F lowers lorists . USE NOW They are either a pure white, 8 clear blue, purple, rose, deep red. For high-class decorative work you can use nothing better. We would be pleased to fill your order. ARE THE F lowers lorisfs USE NOW Particularly Mrs. Francis Kin.t,', Augusta and America are amongst the most popular of all summer flowers, they rank at present in popularity with lilies and roses. For high-class decorative work you can use nothing better. We would be pleased to fill your order. VAUGHAN & SPERRY Long Distance Phone Central 2751. 161 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. The Thirty-first street Business Men's Carnival and Fair, which was participated in by all the retail dealers along East Thirty-first street, turned out to be a grand success. Among its many supporters were W. J. Smyth, H. S. Morton, and G. C. Wagner, all well-known local florists. M. B. Hirsch, who is well known and very popular among the Hyde Park residents, has opened a very at- tractive and up-to-date floral estab- lishment in the Willard Theatre build- ing, at Fifty-first street and Calumet avenue, to be known as the Willard Florist. F. C. Struvy has disposed of his store at 1810 South Halsted street to J. I. Salach, who has had an extensive ex- perience in the floral business across the pond. He expects to manage and carry on the business in the same suc- cessful way as his predecessor. A. Briet of 7455 Ridge avenue, who had a plentiful crop of "cukes" this year, has sold his property and green- houses to his brother-in-law, Michael Kloss. Mr. Brief is now spending a few weeks in the Lone Star State spec- ulating. Daniel Branch is now comfortably located in his new store at Prairie avenue and Fifty-eighth street, and is occupying his spare moments by put- ting the finishing touches on the green- houses built in conjunction with the store. Mathias Mann was found cleaning the mud from his buggy resulting from an unsuccessful attempt to reach the florists' picnic. He is glad there is no such vehicle required on the Baltimore trip, which he expects to make. C. Hengesch, of 7360 Murphy avenue, has had several severe attacks of rheu- matism and is spending these dull days in the company of J. P. Jaeger at Ben- ton Harbor, Michigan, where he is tak- ing the mineral bath cure. H. S. Morton, who has done an ex- tensive business on the south side, is now interested in "Florida Land" and will dispose of his store at 436 E. Thirty-first street at the first opportu- nity. J. F. Czarnick, of the company bear- ing his name, has returned from a much-needed rest at South Bend, Ind. He is now figuring on opening a branch store in the loop district this fall. Jacob Hailes is now busy replanting and renovating. He tells us his crop this year was not only large but of a high grade quality and that he was able to get a good price for the same. Henry Hanson and his daughter, MaydeJl, are touring the wilds of Colo- rado. Some of the many places of in- terest visited by them were Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Cripple Creek. Sidney Buchbinder, of the well- knslivn firm of Buchbinder Bros., says his firm has been very busy the last month filling many orders for florists' refrigerators and fixtures. Kloeckner & Sons have had a very strenuous season at 5350 South Ash- land avenue, and are renovating their greenhouses and putting things in shape for a busy year. C. Swanson had a fine crop of car- nations this spring and is in expecta- tions of having a good large crop of chrysanthemums and carnations for the market this season. F. G. Mueller has been kept busy with a great deal of funeral work, and is waiting for a chance to get a long- needed vacation, with his friends in southern Illinois. The Palace Floral Co., 207 E. Twen- ty-sixth street, have been kept busy supplying a large quantity of cut flowers to the visitors and patients of Mercy Hospital. E. A. Lowatsch has had a very suc- cessful season with his ferns. He Is \ Budlong's EBlue Ribbon Valley, now busy renovating his store and greenhouses in expectation of a heavy season. M. B- Steczynski, 1166 Milwaukee avenue, who belongs to several west side organizations, tells us he is kept busy catering to his many fellow mem- bers. John Paulus has experienced a very successful season, and is now making arrangements to break into Rogers Park politics. We wish you luck, John. Margaret Huberty, the eiEcient man- ager of F. Burmeister's store on Cem- etery drive, is enjoying a month's vaca- tion with friends in Rochester, Minn. Joseph Hain, 2150 West Fifty-flrst place, reports that he sold every fern in his greenhouse with a demand for more could he have obtained them. A. Cichy reports a large demand for artificial flowers on Milwaukee avenue. As a side issue he has entered the steamship brokerage business. William Burmeister, better known as Fred, has enjoyed a very profitable sea- son, especially in the sale of pot plants, being entirely sold out. William J. Smyth has left for Ana- heim, Calif., where he expects to spend a restful vacation, returning about September 1. Nick Monsen, at 1500 West Huron street, is kept busy these hot days with a large amount of funeral work. Wilder Deamud took a trip to Minne- apolis to see his lady friend, who is visiting there for a week. igii. The American Florist. 71 It is Not Necessary for Us To Tell You About the Quality of Reinberg's Roses So We Only Quote The Prices. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. Extra long stems $3 00 36 inch stems 2 60 30 inch stems 2 00 24 inch stems 1 76 20 inch stems 1 BO 16 inch stems 1 25 12 inch stems 76c to 1 00 Short stems 60 Per 100 Richmond 1 Killamey Select $6 00 to $ 8 00 KSK':::;=;:: i^^^^"" *««- ''' Mrs. Field J Uncle John (.Select 6 00 to 8 00 I : Ivory Sunrise Perle Per 100 ^Select $6 00 to $ 8 00 5 00 Bride Medium 4 00 to 6 00 2,0(10 OOO FfET OF ( Medium 4 00 to Roses, out selection 3 00 Carnations, fancy 2 00 " good 1 60 Harrisli 12 00 Valley 3 OOto 4 00 Adiantum 1 00 Asparagus, per bunch 60 Ferns, per 1000 1 50 MODERN GLASS. Peter Reinberg, New No. 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. The Geo. Wittbold Co. expects to have an early crop of chrysanthemunjs and carnations at their Edgebrook es- tablishment; the plants are well ad- vanced and in very good condition. The Sangamo carnation plants are do- ing fine and on one plant were counted 18 fiower spikes, and it is safe to say that there will average at least 12 flowers to a plant. Otto 'Wittbold, the industrious superintendent, is deriv- ing much pleasure in driving through beautiful Edgebrook behind his favor- ite three-year old driving horse. Wietor Bros, are planting their sec- ond section of carnations and when this is completed they will have all told 100,000 plants instead of 80,000 as published in last week's issue. The American Beauty roses that this firm is cutting are of their usual good quality with good color, plenty of fol- iage and long stems. Fred Ottenbeacher, Zech & Mann's right hand store man, is enjoying his vacation at his old home in Morton Grove. He is planning on taking an extended trip to Englewood, Bowman- ville, Niles Center and other Illinois cities, and his many friends wish him a safe journey and a speedy return. Fred Sperry has returned from his vacation feeling much improved in health and is again looking after the wants of his many customers at the Vaughan & Sperry store. Miss Para- dise, the popular young bookkeeper, will leave next week for a two weeks' visit at Marouette. Mich. H. E. Philpott has returned from a most enjoyable visit to Detroit, Mich., and will leave in a few days for Ot- tawa, Can., where he will attend the convention of the Canadian Horticul- tural Association. Tim Matchen, the popular young manager at the Peter Reinberg store, and his wife, are visiting in Tortage, Headquarters for ORCHIDS and all Fancy Stock CHAS. W. NcKELLAR, 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Wis. They will also spend a few days at the Dells, Packwaukee and Devil's Lake. John H. Miller can't see anything but carnations this winter, and says now that they have finished planting the market can look for an unusually good crop from this source. Chas. W. Schleiff, 5655 E. Ravens- wood Park, has enjoyed a very pros- perous season and is now preparing for the cold days by putting his boilers and greenhouses in shape. Matthew Weber has sold his interest in the range oJ houses In Rogers Park to his brother, Fritz, the firm of Weber Brothers now consisting of Fritz and Michael. L. Hoechner. better known as "Stogie," is trying to tell his friends that the bump he is carrying on his forehead came from splitting kindling wood. Ernest Farley has returned from his vac^ation and reports having had a most enjoyable time with his old ac- quaintances at Indianapolis, Ind. The R. C. Whitsett Coal and Min- ing Co. have just delivered a large shipment of Sunshine coal to the Geo. Wittbold Co. at Edgebrook, 111. The next meeting of the Florists' Club will he held at the Union Res- taurant, 72 West Randolph street, August 3, at S p. m. Miss Marie Olmert. bookkeeper at the Chas, W. McKellar store, is enjoy- \ Budlong's E Blue Ribbon Valley, ing a two weeks' vacation, yachting on Michigan lakes. Frank Pisternick has the sympathy of the trade in the loss of his mother whose death occurred on Wednesday, July 26. Mrs. Otto W. Frese has recovered sufficiently from her recent illness to be removed from the hospital to her home- John Michaelsen says that one of the E. C. Amling Co.'s growers is in cut with a good crop of American Beauty roses. A. J. King, the enterprising florist of Mattoon, visited the city this week on his way to Canada on a fishing trip. Harry Manheim says that Hoerber Bros, have commenced cutting a new crop of My Maryland roses. Robert Northam has returned from his vacation and again is in charge at the George Reinberg store. The Chicago Rose Co. is showing an exceptionally fine grade of gladiolus. 72 The American Florist. Aui 5. FULL CROP OF ROSES We Are Now Cutting WHITE and PINK KILLARNEYS of Extra Fine Quality CURRENT PRICE LIST— Subject to change without notice. BEAUTIES Perdoz. Extra Select $3 00 36-inch stem 2 50 30-incli stem 2 00 24-inch stem 1 75 20-inch stem 1 50 16-inch stem 1 25 12-inchstem 1 00 Short stem 75 Per 100 KUlarney, select $ $ 6 00 medium $ 3 00 to 4 00 White KiUarney, select 6 00 medium 3 00 to 4 00 ROSES, our selection, Per 100 Richmond, select 6 00 to " medium 3 00 to Carnations, fancy " good Easter Lilies, medium long Valley 3 00 to Ferns Sprengeri and Asparagus Sprays All Green Goods at market rates. 8 00 400 300 2 00 10 00 12 00 4 00 1 50 50 $3.00 per 100 WIETOR BROS., 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago A thoroughly equipped, up-to-date store wa.s what the vi.sitors found when they entered the new quarters which tile Chicago Cut Flower Grow- ers' Association opened August 1 to their guests. And the officers of the association as well as Manager Frese were on deck to make everybody feel at home at the launching of the new enterprise. As our readers have been already informed, the association has leased the entire building at ITtj North Michigan avenue, and will occupy the first and second floors and the base- ment for their own use. The store is commodious and has been beautifully finished but with the sole idea of be- ing adapted to the needs of the busi- ness. On entering the store the office is at the right with the telephone close at hand. Tables have been provided ample to hold the stocli and these oc- cupy the floor space. On the right side are three large refrigerators, guaranteeing space for a large amount of stock. In the rear is the shipping room, which is large enough to allow of several hands to rack the stock and also to store the boxes and neces- sary supplies. Elevator service is pro- vided to get either to the upper floor or to the basement. Last but not least is a platform scale that a thorough check may be had on the avaricious express companies. With its coat of white paint one could but admire the new quarters and its fit- tings, and on the opening day President Kidwell, Secretary Weiland, Treas- urer Then and the directors ably did the honors, and after cigars were passed escorted the visitors around the beautiful store, and one and all wished the enterprise a safe and pros- perous voyage. Chas. L. Washburn and a party ot friends ret\irned Sunday evening, July 31, from a most enjoyable auto tour through AVisconsin and Illinois cities. Mr. Washburn acted as guide and chauffeur and the total distance of :^40 miles was covered in five days with stops at Channel Lake. Lake Geneva. Oconomowoc. Waukesha, Keno.sha. Racine and Milwaukee. Their stay in the Cream City was a most pleasant one, and the auto ride in H. V. Hunkel's new Overland touring car was tlioroughly enjoyed by all. The genial wholesale man speaks in glowing terms of the lotus beds at Fox Lake, which were In full liloom when they visited them last week. Otto Scliumann, the enterprising florist of that place, gave the party a boat ride arouncl this bed, which is one mile in length and a half mile wide. These fiowers in full bloom are a sight worth seeing and are the center of attraction for the many tourists in that vicinity. Mr. Washburn says that the florists along the way in most cases are enjoying a good season with plenty of funeral work on hand. The trip was made without a mishap and not even a tire was punctured on the long journey. Fred Lautenschlager will leave next week for Baltimore with a carload of exhibits for Kroeschel! Bros. Co. The number 14 boiler that this firm will have on exhibition has already been sold and will be delivered to eastern parties after the convention. Applications for berths are being as- signed to those who will attend the convention and make the trip on the President's Special, which leaves Chi- cago on the Monon RailroaS, Sunday, August 13, at 11 :30 p, m. Frank N. Kidwell and Rudolph Ellsworth of the W^ellsworth Farm Gardens made the first shipment of Killarney roses to the Chicago Flower Growers' Association store on Julj' 31. The John C. Moninger Co.'s new cat- alogue of commercial greenhouses erected by this firm has just V>een is- sued, a handsome book of U4 pages, well illustrated. H. Van Gelder is busy nowadays trying to interest the growers to sell their own stock on the second floor of the building that Percy Jones oc- cupies. Miss Nettie Parker, the Chicago Carnation Co.'s popular young stenog- rapher, is missed at the store this week. W. H. Kidwell is making frequent trips to Eagle Lake, Mich., where his summer home is located, James E. Jones of the Advance Co., Richmond, Ind., was a most welcome visitor on August 1. A. C. Kohlbrand is back from his vacation with some good fish stories. Visitors: H. W. Metz. Odell; Grohmann. Saginaw, Mich.; .Tames E. Jones, Richmond, Ind. ^ Budlong's EBlue Ribbon Valley. St. Louis. A SUJIJIER FLUEEY. Quite a demand for flowers was caused by the funerals of prominent people the last weeJ\. Gladioli are plentiful but the prices hold up well. A few field grown carnations are to he obtained. Asters are increasing in sup- ply but little first-class stock is re- ceived. American Beauty roses are selling well as are also. tubei"oses. NOTES. J. Young, president of the C. Young & Sons Co., celebrated his sixty-second birthday July 23. His son Charles has returned from his auto trip to Chicago, and has many interesting tales of his trip, especially of his experiences dur- in.g a breakdown at Litchfield, 111. It is expected that there will be quite a number of the local florists at- tend the Baltimore convention. F. H. Weber is making every endeavor to get a good sized delegation. C. C. Sanders will have a ver.v beau- tiful store on Delmar boiUevard when completed. This is a fine location in a good residence locality. Ale.x. Johnson will have two new houses this winter. Joseph North, manager of the store at Junction, re- ports good business. Kalish Bros. Floral Co. is remodel- ing its plant, when completed this firm will have one of the' finest store fronts in the city. H. C. Berning is receiving American Beauty roses of good color that are finding ready sale. The Kelley Floral Co. is renovating its store preparatory for the fall trade. Miss Mary Ostertag's new store on Delmar boulevard is very attractive. The Metropolitan Floral Co. is con- templating extensive alterations. Visitors : Julius Dillhof, represent- ing Schloss Bros, New York. W. F. igii. The American Florist. 73 Cut Flowers I E. H. HUNT FOR ALL OCCASIONS. FLORISTS* SUPPLIES TOO SEND FOR PRICE LIST 131 N. MVaoash 4ve., ,CHICaRO HOERfiER fiROS. Wholuale Growers of Gut Flowers, Telepbone Randolph 2758. s Philadelphia, Auv, 2. Per 100 Roses, Beanty. extra 20 00@35 00 first 10 00@15 00 " Brides and Maids 4 00@ 8 00 '• Killarney 4 00810 00 •• White Killarney 4 OOaiO 00 Asters 1 CO® 3 00 Cattleyas 25 00@50 00 Gardenias perdoz., 2 00©3 00 Gladiolus 3 00@ 6 00 Lilinm Harrisii 10 00@15 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 5 00 Snapdraeons 4 OOS 8 00 Sweet Peas 40@ 75 Water Lilies 2 COa 6 00 Adiantum 1 OOa 1 50 Asparasrus per bunch, 50 Smilax 15 00©20 00 PiTTSBBRG. Aug. 2, Per 100 Roses, Beanty. special 15 00@20 00 extra 10 00@12 00 " No. 1 5 00 " Bride Bridesmaid 2 00@ 6 00 " Chatenay 2 00@ 6 00 " Killarney 2 00@ 6 GO '• My Maryland 2 00@ 6 00 '■ Richmond 2 00® 6 00 Carnations 2 00 Asters 150® 4 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Lilinm Lontiflomm 10 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Sweet Peas 50@ 1 00 Adiantnm 1 »0 AsparaEns SprenEeri,perbnnch, 35 strinrs per strins, 35 " sprays per bnnch. 35 Peonies 3 03® 4 CO Smllax 15 UU thanks of the club in a bodj'. It was voted to go to Baltimore by the Balti- more & Ohio route leaving the station at Twenty-third and Chestnut streets on Tuesday, August 14, and the train will also stop at Wayne Junction. The fare for the round trip will be $4.00. There will be a special car and per- haps two, and Chairman Westcott states that nobody need suffer en route with either thirst or hunger. The fea- ture at the next meeting will be a resume of the convention, several members having agreed to give their impressions and tell what they saw in their various lines. The bowling team as reported b\- Mr. Connor, will be composed of Dodds, Connor, Adel- berger, Robertson and Irwin, which should make a very strong team. NOTES. As the time draws nearer consider- able convention talk is heard and this city is sure to send a good sized dele- gation. As usual, Philadelphia will lead all other cities in the exhibition. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. and M. Rice & Co. will have large and complete dis- plays of florists' supplies. H. A. Dreer, Joseph Heacock Co., Robert Craig Co., and Chas. D. Ball, will be there with their usual large exhibits. Henry P. Michell Co.'s exhibit, in charge of I. Rosnosky, will be the best they have ever put forward. These dis- plays will be an exhibition in them- selves, representing as they are sure to do, the best examples and the very latest things introduced in their vari- ous lines. Mrs. Flora Shelley of Sixtieth and Pine streets, has sold her ground and purchased four acres at Highland Park, just beyond the terminal of the elevated road, and will erect six houses i.. 76 The American Florist. Aug. 5, New York. STOCK IX GOOD SUPPLY. As for business here in New Yorlv City— well of course where there are millions of people there must be some- thing if condensed, but scattered it is so small that — well it is microscopic— and in consequence prices are like the ripple of a minnow's tail. There were at least ten thousand Lilium Harrisii and L. longifiorum on the market to- day. They were fine stock, too. but very few thousands were sold. What splendid stock some of these lilies we saw are. especially for decoratiye work in general and oh: what a splendid flower where funeral work is to be done. American Beauty roses are about the only ones that command a price worth mentioning. My Mary- lands were good, too. The yast major- ity of stock in the market of such as Killarney. pink and white. Brides and Bridesmaids, were unusually open and of poor quality. Lily of the yalley would go only with the dead ones or the brides, and they were not asked for in either case. Gladioli are coming in strong. Smilax. asparagus and all manner of greens, most of which are put in gratis by the retailer, can be had for any price if you'ye time to sing or talk. W. S. Allen got in some Cattleya Dowiana from Julius Roehrs Co., also some fine C. gigas from same firm. Asters are coming in more plentiful and of a somewhat better quality. P. J. Smith makes a spe- cialty of W. F. Fingers' dahlias, the one coming in now is a Gustave and would be fine for theatrical baskets, but alas, the moving picture and five- cent shows do not call for floral pres- entations. It is a waste of time, pencil and ink to conjure up even average prices just now where and when the little trade depends on summer visi- tors and the wills or friends of the departed. XOTES. Herbert A. Spavins of Mt. Kisco re- ports a good local trade, especially that of funeral work, and he is con- structing a new house to keep up with extending trade. He informs us that the Westchester Agricultural Fair will be held at Mt. Kisco September 29-30. There is a splendid chance to display and win prizes for flowers, plants and vegetables here, and some of the best people in New York will attend. The annual flower show will be held at Mt. Kisco this year on Nov. 3-5. Mr. Spavins is manager of both and will be glad to assist all who intend to exhibit. Philip Kessler says Matt Vlasveld, associated with him, sailed from Hol- land for home July 20 and is bring- ing some funny Dutch stories with him, also lots of news about plants, etc. Phil is desirous of introducing the new drink "lobster cocktail" at Baltimore. See him about it. By the way, he is the lily king in New York just now and his stock is very fine. Mrs. Millang, Sr., who is now 80 years old, the mother of Frank, Char- lie, August and Joe, is going up to the White Mountains with her daugh- ter-in-law and niece, Mrs. Charles Mil- lang and daughter, to spend a month or so. Mrs. Millang is now one of the oldest florists here and the mother of more florists than any other of her age in these parts at least. A very important meeting was held in this city Aug. 1 by all con- cerned in making the Baltimore con- vention a record breaker for attend- ance and interest. Chairman Traendly requests that all those intending to go to the convention should notify him in order that the committee may make adequate preparations. Get busy and do it now. Matt Sampson, manager for the New York Cut Flower Co., is away on his vacation. Robert Munroe. bookkeeper for W. F. Sheridan, is taking his va- >OII4 127 West 28th St. NEW YORK Telephone 1202 Madison Sonare WHOLESALE FLUKI^TS Receivers and Growers of Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited. Siebrecht & Siebrechl Wholesale Florists Telephone: 8346 Madison Sonare. 136W, 28tiist., New York City cation, but expects to be with the boys at the convention. Meyer Othile, of Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, is back ready to treat the boys right and help fill any retailer's ice- box. Some specially good asters are being sent in by W. G. Badgley from his place at Chatham. C. W. Scott informs us that his firm just received a carload of calla bulbs from Japan. They are super- fine and will be divided between here and their western trade. J. B. Nugent is back on deck and looks like a two-year-old. Married life does make some men look happy. BOWLING. Bowling six were on the alley on Friday night. The scores were : Chad- wick, 17.J. 153, ISO; J. Manda, 15t>. 18,S, 140; Kakuda, l.''.l>. 134, 170; Shaw. 151. 14.3, 144; Highland Donaldson. 167, 133, 187: W. J. Stewart frae Bos- ton, 103, 100, 200. On Friday night. August 4. there will be a Bra ficht Thigin Thu on the New York Florists' Club bowling alleys between Astoria Irishmen and New York Jews. Capt. Donaldson from Astoria and Capt. Chadwick from New York are lining up both teams. And here arises a query : Why cannot Flatbush and Astoria have teams at Baltimore? If there are any rules to bar out those boys let us know it. I've only just come over in the steerage from Ellis Island. But I remember in Buffalo. Asheville, N. C. and elsewhere the Flatbush boys did good work. Astoria has some good men, too, and then again Totty, Duckham, Roehrs and At- kins may get a good Jersey team. The committee on spurts must wake up; but they must have many and broad classes. The idea is that even if a city like New York has many villages attached, we as florists must not shut out those who help to make the S. A. F. what it ought to be, not what it is. Therefore we want to see Astoria, Flatbush and Jersey for the first time represented. Charlie Totty may get a lame duck from Dreer's at Riverton. I am not forgetting the boys of the Monmouth County sleepers — but some- how Jersey and other cemeteries ought to be and will be at Baltimore. The only grudge I have about Baltimore is. it was named after an Irish Lord. Lord Baltimore is dead, says the Shan Van Voght. Pittsburg. FLOWERS MORE PLENTIFUL. The commission houses are working only half time, as a few hours in the morning cleans up everything. The re- tailer certainly has his troubles when it comes to funeral work. Flowers are considerably more plentiful than at last report but still there is a decided short- age. BASEBALL CONTESTS. The McCallum Co. are the latest to enter the Florist Baseball League. They played their initial game Thurs- Mention the American Florist when writing George Cotsonas 6t Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers Id all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagger | Ferns. Bronze and Green Galax. Holly. Leucothoe Sprays. Princess Pine, Etc.. Delivered to all parts of United States and Canada 127W. ZSttaSt., bet.6th&7tbAves., Uay, ViirU Telephone 1202 Madison Square. "*" '"'" Mention the Ainerican Florist when wriiim: We Ar« Now Booklns Orders for Southern Wild Smilax Shipment coromeDciDg Sept. 1st. Natural and IV^O^QF'Q Perpetuated Sheet lV*V-ri3011iO E A. BEAVEN, Evergreen. Ala. SEPTEIWIBER THK FIRST We will resume shipments of Southern Wild Smilax Caldwell the Woodsman Go. everything in outhern Evergreens. EVERGREEN, ALA. day evening, winning from the A. W. Smith Co. team, G to 4. Both teams put up a clean game. The attendance was 500. A. W. Smith Co. played Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Tuesday evening, the former winning, 15 to 4. NOTES. Wm. Murdock has returned from an extended auto trip which included Vir- ginia, Maryland, New York and Con- necticut. He relates many interesting experiences, especially where the worst roads were encountered. The Florists' and Gardeners' CIuli will hold its annual picnic at Keystone Park. This beautiful spot is situated near the P. & W. R. R. and Butler car line handy to either. A great time is guaranteed. W. A. Clark is spending three weeks with his family at Behmus Point, Chautauqua Lake. Mr. Clarke prom- ises something exciting in the way of a fish story. John Fitzsimmons. of G. P. Weak- len & Co., is spending three weeks in camp on Lake Erie. All the wholesale stores will close- on the day of the, Florists' club picnic, August 8. Miss E. B. Maxwell, Wilkinsburg, is. going to take a quiet rest at Saxon- burg. Martin Lustick and wife of Wash- ington were business callers this week. J. Keller of the McCallum Co. is spending his vacation at Conneaut. J. Higgins and wife sail for Duluth next week. J. E. Bonsall, Salem, O., was a caller- July 26. "rt'eather cool. J. igii. The American Florist. 77 PHILADELFHIA NEW YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pcnnock-Mcchan Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS ^^ 109 West 28th street, NEW YORK «Oaut' EverythiDE in Cut Flowers. PERCY B. RIGBY. Treasurer. Everything in Supplies a=ri^ D. Y.McIIis.Pres Geo. W. CrawbDck, Mgr. Robert G.WUson.Treas, Greater New York florists' Ass'n. Wholesale Commission Florists and Dealers in Florists' Supplies. Telephones iiH \ Main. 1 62 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST 55 and 57 West 26th St., lUF IV YODK Telephones: 7062-7063 Madison. 1^1- *w I Vri«.l% Traendly £ Schenck, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 131 6 133 WEST 28th ST Phones: 798 and 799. NEW YORK WM. P. FORD. 45 West 28th St., NEW YORK. WHOLESALE FLORIST Phone: 5335 Madison Sq Consignments Of Cut Flowefs Solicited Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, he. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 34 West 28th St., NSW TORK. PHONES \||* \ Madison Sq. Consignments SoUcHed Give ns a Trial We can ) Please yon. H Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers In Stock. UfU C ViCTIIIG on Wholesale WM. r. KAoImb uU.%^„%'';»» Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. A. MOLTZ MAURICE L. GLASS A. MOLTZ & COMPANY, WHOLESALE FLORISTS 55-57 West 2 6th St., NEW YORK Teleplione Madison Square 617 and 618. N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg.. 6th Ave, & W. 26th St.. New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Morning Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. FLOWERS SHIPPED BY P. J. SIVIITH, Are the best product of the best eroners for the Nen York market. Adlanttim CroweanaiD,' sold here exclnslvelr. 19 West Z8th St., NEW YORl. Telephone 1998 Madison Sqnare. Mention the Anxerican Florist when writing A.L.Y01NG&C0. Wholesale riorlsts Considnmenu Solicited. Telobone 35fl9 Madison Square. 54 West 28th St. NEW TORR. Mention the American Florist when Y 'iting VlioMe Hover MM*Ket.s New Yore. Aug. 2. Roses, Beauty, special 10 OOffi.'O 00 extra and fancy... 6 009 8 GO No. I andNo.2.... 1 00® 3 00 Bride. Bridesmaid, special. 3 00@ 5 00 extra and fancy 2 OOffl 3 CO No. 1 and No. 2 50® 1 00 Killarney, My Marylnd.spl 3 OO® 5 00 extra and fancy. 2 009 3 00 No.l and No. 2. 5U@ 1 00 Richmond 1 00@ 6 00 Carnations 1 00@ 3 00 Callas 4 009 5 CO Cattleyas each. 35@ 75 Gardenias per doz. 50 92 00 Lilium Loneiflorum 2 00® 5 00 Lily of the Valley 1 009 3 00 Sweet Peas per doz.bchs. 35@ 1 00 Buffalo. Aub. 2. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 20 00®25 00 fano 1500@2000 extra 10 00912 00 No.l 8 0C@1000 No.2 20C@ 3 00 Bride Maid. Killarney 2 00@ 6 0) Killarney. WhiteandPink. 2 00@ 8 00 Carnations 1 00© 2 00 Gladiolus 3 009 6 00 Lilium LonrlSorum .10 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 4 00 Sweet Peas 40® SO Adiantum Croweanum 75@ 1 SO Asparagus, per bunch. 35® SO Asparagus Spreneeri,. 359 50 Asparagus Str 50® 60 Ferns per 1000 $1 50 Galax, bronze per 1000. 1 00 Smilax 15 00 WILLIAM H. EUEBLER Wholesale Commission Deader in CUT FLOWERS 28 WiUon^by Street, Tel. 4591 Main. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the American Florist ivhen writing Charles H. Tolty MADISON, NEW JERSEY Wholesale Florist Chrysattthemttm Novelties my specialty. Mention the American Florist when writing ivioore, Hentz & Nash, WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 65 and 57 Wast 26tb S CW"* • igii. The American Florist. 79 THE Baltimore Convention WILL UNITE The Solid South The Nearby East and The Great West FOR VERY MUCH SUPERIOR BISINESS RELATIONS THAN HERETOFORE. The American Florist Convention Number To Be Issued August 10 WILL SHOW IN rrS ADVERTISING COLUMNS WHAT THE TRADE HAS TO OFFER IN Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Supplies Advertising rates are as usual, $1 per inch, single column width, $30 per page of 30 inches, with the usual discount on time contracts. The American Florist ""^ ^-^l ^' ^^^The Early Advertisement Gets There. 80 The American Florist. Aug. s. Heacock's Palms and Ferns Home Grown, Strong, Clean and Well Established Order (Mow for Pall Delivery We grow all our Kentias, above 6-in. sizes, in cedar tubs made especially for us, avoiding breakage Of potS in ship- ments and giving better satisfaction to our customers; and while they cost us a great deal more than pots, we sell the plants for the same money, Weorderthesetubsby thecarload. With moreglass, our stock is much larger tlian everbefore. Wlien in Philadelphia, call and see our stock before placing your order. 20 minutes ride by rail; 100 trains every weekday; Railway Station Jenkintown. -Joseph Heacock Company's Price List- In. high Each 26 to 28 $1 CI) 36 2 00 42 3 0() Areca Lutescens Pot Plants in pot 6-in, 3 7-in. 3 8-in. 3 Cedar Tub Plants in tub In, high Each 9-in. Several 48 to 54 $5 00 9-in. " 6-ft 7 50 Cocos Weddelliana Pot In. high 100 2V2-in. 8 to 10 $10 00 21'2-in- 10 to 12 15 00 Keniia Belmorenna Pot L,eaves In. high Each Doz. 2i/,-ia. 4 8 to 10... $ 1 60 3 '-in. 5 12... 2 00 5 -in. 6 to 7 18. ..$0.60 6 00 6 -in. 6 to 7 24. . 1.00 12 00 6 -in. 6 to 7 26... 1.25 15 00 6 -in. 6to7 28 to 30 1.50 18 00 Kentia Belmoreana Cedar tub Leaves In. high Each Doz. 7 -in. 6 to 7 34 to 36. ..$2 50 $30 00 7 -in. 6 to 7 36 to 38... 3 00 36 00 9 -in. 6 to 7 40 to 45... -) 00 48 03 9 -in. 6 to 7 42 to 48Hvy.Ea. 5 00 9 -in. 6 to 7 48 to 5iHvy. Ea. 6 00 Keniia Forsterian Pot Leaves In. high Each Doz. 6-in. 5 to 6 28 to 30 $1 00 $12 00 6-in. 6 34 to 36 1 50 IH 00 Cedar tub. 9in. 9 in. Gibotium Schiedei Spread Each 4 to 5 feet $4 00 to $5 00 5 to 6 feet 6 00 Kentia Forsteriana Cedar tub Plants 7-in. 4 7-in. 4 9-in. 4 9-in. 4 9-in. 4 Made Up In. high 36 36 to 40 40 to 42 42 to 48 Joseph Heacock Company, Each Doz. $2 50 $30 00 3 00 36 00 4 UO 48 00 5 00 60 00 4-ft. Hvy. Each 6 00 12-in. 4 6-ft. Hvy. Each 15 00 Ptioenix Roebelinii Pot Each 6-in. Nicely characterized $1 00 6-in. 18to20-in. spread 1 50 Cedar tub High Spread Each 7-in. 18-in. 24-in $2 00 7-in. 20to24-iM. 2-ft 2 50 Wyncote, Pa. "Sfn^S"' Shipping Labels for Cut Flowers Printed in two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Very attractive, .^ize 6' jxi' _>. -Price per 500, $2.85; per 1000, $4.50. Send for sample.- ELECTRO OF THIS LEAF, POSTPAID, $1.25. American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn Street, Ciiicago. igii. The American Florist. 8L DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS WUl be deUvered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on wire. Phone or Mall Orders. Chicago. established In 1857. 'wSm:. FLORiST^ 739 Buckingham Place, L. D Phone Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITT Mention the American Florist when tbritina Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" t andS Gr.'cne Ave. and 339 to 347 Greene Ave, Groenhouses: Short Hills, N.J. Deliveries id «XW YORK. LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSXT. Idention theAynerican Florist when xvriting NEW YORI ^THhi. 2094 Broadway, cor. 72nd St. We carry the highest grade of Cut Flowers, and are adjacent to the Theatrical and Steamship Districts References or cash with orders from unknown parties. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport. S. A. Anderson, 440 yaia St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail. lelepboDe and TelegTapb orders filled pr « ptly wiih the choicest stock. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. '^p^icn^^ 2654 Broadways Tel. Riverside 8730. Will carefully execute and deliver orders in any part of New York and to out-goini; steamships. Mention the American Florist when writins New York and Washington, D.C. J. H. Small & Sons FLORISTS New York: 1168 Broadway and Waldorf-Aatoria. Washington, D.C: Cor. 14th and O Sts. 8fentuiK the American Florist when writins Indianapolis, Ind. 6ertemianaBros.Co. FLORISTS .241 Maasachusett* At» Mention the American Florist when writin* Washington, D. C. I4th and H Stroit Also 1601 Madison A«i. Baltimore* Md. J. DAN BLACKISTONB Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Mention the American Florist when writing FROM NEW YOUK liXCEI'T .\S NOTED. August 6. FROM MONTRE.M., Pompnlnian, Allan. August 8. Rotterdam. Unll.-Amor., 10 u. m., Hobokeu Pier. Kaizer Wilheliu II.. Nn. Gor. Lloyd, 10 a. m., noliokeu Pii'i-. August 9. Lusitania. Cuuard. Pievs 54 and 56. North River. FRO.M BALTIMORE. Breslau. No. Ger. Lloyd. 2 p. m.. Pier 9, Locust Point. August 10, Adriatic, Wbite Star, 12 iinon, Piers 50 and 60, North River. Barbarossa, No. Ger. IJoyd, 10 a. m., Hoboken Pier. La Provence, French, 10 a. m.. Pier 57. North River. August 11, FROM MONTRE.\L. Virginian. Allan. FROM QUEBEC, Empress of Britain, Can.-Pac, 3:30 p. m. August 12. Carmania, Cunard, I'iers 54 and 56, North Hiver. Oceanic, Wbite Star, 12 noon. Piers 59 and 60, North Kiver. Lapland, Red Star, 10 a. m.. Pier 61, North River. St. Louis, Amor., 9:.30 a. m.. Pier 62, North River. Amerika, Ham. -Amor.. 11 a. m., Hoboken Pier. Columbia, Anchor, 9 a. m.. Pier 04, North River. Madonna. Fabre, 3 p. m. FROM BOSTON, Canopic, White Star, 12 noon, Charlestown Pier, FROM MONTREAL, Canada, White Star-Dom., daylight. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Comer 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress. DARDSFLOR. St. Paul. Minn. Holm & Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM L. ROCK Flower Co. Will carefully execute orders for Kansas City, and any town in Missouri, Kansas or Oiclahoma Montreal. All orders receive prompt attention Choict Beauties, Orchids and Valley always on hand Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS, ^^^^ 1415 famum St. iao?3°°iaSi Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peflchtree Street. 82 The American Florist. Aug. 5, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be deUvered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Young & Nugent Telephone 2065-2066 Madison Sqnare. 42 West 28th Street. To oirtof town florists fSWJ W(\9JC We are in the Heart of attVl I UJUV And irive special attention to steamer and Theater orders. Prompt deliveries and best stock in the market. ferre Haute, Ind. John G. Hcinl & Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247. We are in position to fill promptly all mail. !«lepbone. telegraph and cable orders with best loalitr stock in season. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for cut flowers and desiens solicited for delivery in any part of Texas. Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506. Lode Dist. Ball Phone 21S9 St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Order your flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. Kansas City, Mo. iieo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. 1122Grand Ave. will 611 all orders for Cut Kantat P.lfv anil Flowers, Funeral Desi^s, Rinsas l» ty ano wedding and Birthday Gifts PleiSani Hill, Mo. that may be entrusted to them St. Louis, Mo. Write, Wire or Pbone Your Orders to 1406 Olive Street, Raevlar discount allowed on all orders, either Plants or Cut Flowers. Pliones BeU, Main 2306; Klnloch Central 4981 Louisville, Ky. JACOB SCHULZ, 550 So. Fourtb Avenue^ Boston, Mass. 'Penn, The Telegraph riorist" Teleeraph us and we will reciprocate. W* coyer all points in New Eniland. 43 BROMFIELX) STREET. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Bolaod FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET. Denver, Colo. yhc Park 1643Br.arfwa, FlOFal CO. J. A. VALENTINE, President. Philadelphia. Robert 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orders. Dayton, O. Mlatthews, FLORISTS 16 W. trd Street. Flowers in any arraBEemeot ior all occasions, for Dayton and Ticioity. Long dis. Phones. THE I y. 6ASSER COMPANY, Euclid Avanue We Cover All Points in Ohio. New York. MYER, FLORIST,«K -611 Madisen Ave Phone 5297 Plaza Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. 212 rutb Ave. No. LEADING FLORISTS NASHVILLE. TENN New York. EstaUlsHed 1MB David Clarke's Soos FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway wsB-'isFs Columbus. ChoicB Gul FloweR Mentton the American Florist whett wriSfltn SAN FRANCISCO Podesta Sc Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Aveni'.e Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. New York City. Frank Valentine WHOLESALE AND RETAI FLORIST Also Manufacturer of ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS, 158 EAST 1 lOTH STREET: Bet. 3rd and Lexington Aves. Tel. 5633 Harlem. Mention the American Florist when uiritins Cincinnati, O. JULIUS BAER, 138-140 E. Fourth St loni Distance 'Phone. Mention the American Florist when writing IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CTTY Phone 6404 IVIadison Sq. 1 2 West 33d St. Cor Motto -THE GOLDEN RUL& Mention the American Florist when writinj Orders will be carefolly cared lor by Michi^n. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale nndRetall Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Mention the American Florist when writins Poughkeepsle, N. Y. "The Saltford Flower Shop' Vassar College and Benaett School. Rockford, 111. H.W. Buckbee Colorado Springs, Colo. FRANK F. CRUIVIP,! Wholesale and Retail Florist. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH 6 SONS. Will 611 yonr oders for Designs and Cut Flowers in MichlKao| igll. The American Florisi\ 83 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS WIU be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below,the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders, Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Miami and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cot Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. WASHINGTON D. C. CUDE BR09.C0. FLORISTS 1214 F STNW WAShI NGTON.D C. Gude's Pittsburg, Pa. A. W. SMITH CO. KEENANBLDG. Lireest Floral Establishment in America Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice DANIELS ^ FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" St. Louis, Mo. The Most Central Location in City. F. H. WEBER Boyle and Maryland Aves. CUT FLOWERS AND PLANTS. Phones: Bell. LIndell 2153; Klnloch. Delmar 768 Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Suotxssor to Geo. A. Heinl) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones. 627. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders. Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for delivery In Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc., 124 TRKMONT ST. Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS. Phones: Home 1388. Cnmb, Main 1388 A. 634 Fourth Avenue. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Ooldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telecraph orders. Reeular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. Mention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORISTS AND DECORATORS High Class Design Work Delivered Anywliere in Southern Calilornia on Telegraph or Mail Orders. 215 Wect Fourth Street, Alexandria, Va. David Q. Grillbortzer Bell Phone 281. All orders receive prompt attention City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany. N. Y.— Eyres. UN. Pearl St. Alexandria. Va.— D. G. Grillbortzer. Anderson. S. C. — The Anderson Floral Co. Atlanta. Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co.. 41 Peachtree. Boston — Thos. F. Galvin. Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston — Hoffman, 50-61 Mass. Ave. Boston — Penn. the Florist. 43 Bromfield St. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Chas. Abrums. Brooklyn. N. Y.— J. V. Phillips. 272 Fulton St. Brooklyn. N. Y. — "Wilson.*' 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son. 304 Main. Cedar Rapids, la. — J. E. Lapes. Chicago — Ganger & Gormley. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St., Chlcaeo. Chicago.— Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati — Julius Baer, 138 E. Fourth St. Cleveland. O.— The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland. O.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs. Colo. — Frank F. Crump. Dallas, Tex. — Texas Seed and Floral Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews. 16 W. 3rd St. Denver, Colo. — Daniels & Fisher. Denver. Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Eli Cross. 25 Monroe. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co.. 241 Mass St. Kansas City— Geo. M. Kellogg F. & P. Co. Kansas City — Wm. L. Bock Flower Co. London. Eng. — Wills & Separ. Los Angeles. Calif. — O. C. Saakes. Los Angeles. Calif., Wolfskin Bros, and Mor- ris Goldenson. Louisville, Ky.— M. D. Kelmers. 223 S. 4th Ave. Louisville. Ky.— Jacob Schulz. 550 S. 4tb Ave. Louisville, Ky.— F. Walker & Co.. 634 4th Ave. Milwaukee — C. C. Poll worth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville. Tenn. — Gcny Bros. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York — D. Clark's Sons. 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Hartmann's Rosary. 2654 B'way. New York— Alex. McConneU, 611 5th Ave. New York — Malandre Bros.. 2094 Broadway. New York — Myer, Florist. 609 Madison Ave. New York— J. H. SmaU & Sons. 1153 B'way. New York- Frank Valentine. 158 B. 110th. New York — Young and Nugent. Omaha. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. Farnnm St. Philadelphia— Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg. Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bide. Poughkeepsie. N. Y. — The Saltford Flower Shoo. San Francisco, — J. B. Boland. 60 Kearney St. Rochester. N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons. Rookford. 111.— H. W. Buckbee. St. Louis — P. H. Weber. Boyle and Maryland. St. Louis— Young's. 1406 Olive St. St. Paul. Minnn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. Miy & Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Terre Haute. Ind. — J. G. Heinl & Son. Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. D. Freeman. Toronto. Can.— Dunlop's 96 Yonge St. Washington — Blacklstone, 14th and H. Sts. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke. Conn. Ave and L. Washington — Oude Bros. Washington — Geo. C. Shaffer. 14th and I Sti. Alexander NcConneli, 611 Fifth Ave., cor. 49th Street. NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by tlie trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls: 487 and 488 38th St. Cable address: Alexconkell, Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when ";,V7n°d •double mixed. OOOsecds. $1.00. H packet. 50c; 1000 seeds. $1.50. Colors separate also. Cash. We can please you. JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa. Utntion the American Florist when writing FROM SUNNY SPAIN doions. PcDpers. Early To- mato Cauliflowers, Beans. 97 varieties. Meloni, Celery, Egg — ^^^^^^^^^— I'lanls. SEEDS: Grown on contract for the United States Seedsmen bv fjderico C. Varela. ^"''•""■T::'/,'S['ri1 requested: I do not supply growers direct. Mention the American Florist when wt'ting John Bod^erS Sons Co. Los Angeles, California V/holesale growers of Sweet Peas, Tomatoes, Lima Beans, Lettuce, Asters, Cosmos and other Flower Seeds. Mention the American Florist when writing GET QUOTATIONS FROM LANDRETH SEEDS which SUCCEED tlooiRsdale |»_,5^^^| Oa. ftrm. OrlSIOl^ rvk% Mention the American Florist when writin§ FOR SEEDS OF ALL KIND APPLY TO W. W. JOHNSON & SON, Linitsl Boaton. England. Cynosurus Cristatus (Crested Dogstail) Largest Growers and Importers In the World. WM. POWERS & CO. Seed Merchants, Waterford, Ireland. tiention the American Florist when writini/ H. WREOE, LUNEBURG, GERMANY PANSY SEED ' 17S First Prizes, the highest awards ; Chicago. Paris. London. Bruxelles. 1000 seeds, finest mixed. 25c loz. ..$2.25 *» Price list on application. Cash with order Vsr^tioyi the American Florist when writing GET RICH QUICK Grow Cold Storage lilies. .\ca5eot20O 7-9 Gik'iinteums cost you S14.00. will produce in 10 weeks at least 40dozenflc-wcis. Figure out your profit?. Get a case at occe frcm C. C. POUWORTH CO., Milwaukee. Wis. Mention the American Florist when writtngi At Surprisingly Low Prices rOR SALE — NEW CROPS 500,000 lbs. Timothy Seed 250,000 lbs. Crimson Clover 1,000,000 lbs. Kaffir Corn We sell many things at lower prices than you can possibly buy elsewhere. Try us. Onr Reference —The Publishers of This Paper. J. BOLGIi\NO & SON Founded 1818. Established 93 Years. Offices Salesroom: Light, Pratt 5 ElUcott Sts. D«U:«./k»A IMA Pier & Poultry Food Plant; Montgomery St. & the Harbor, 03111111016, illQ. Mentwn tnc American Florist wnen writi^^^ S. M. IsbeU & Co., Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Bean, Cucumber, Tomato, Pea, Muskmelon. Sonash. Watermelon, Radisb, Sweet Com. Correspondence solicited. i^ention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers ^nppii)ltip« ■ Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, opetiiauitsi. Vine Seed and Field Com. Correspomdcnce Solicited. George R. Pedrick & Son, PEDRICKTOWN, N, J. iferition the American Florist when writin§ Waldo Rohnert GILROy, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower, Specialties: Lettuce. Onion. Sweet Peas, Aster. Cosmos. Mignonette. Verbena in variety. Correspondence Solicited. Mention theAniericcm Florist when writing Henry Fish Seed Oo. Bean Growers ♦ ♦ Forthe Wholesale Seed Trade. CXRPINTERia, CAl IF Mentioi. the American Florist when writina DITLEV ELTZHOLTZ & CO. Ringe, Denmark, Offer for delivery Autumn 1911, Cualifower Seed, Danish Snowball Cab- bage—Danish Ballhead. Please ask for our prices. J. C. Robinson Seed Co. Waterloo, Neb. Contract growers of Cucumber, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar Flint and Field Seed Corns. Mention the American Florist when writing ESTABLISHED IN 1824. Bridgeman's Seed Warehouse, RICHARDS BROS., Props., 37 East 19 St., Vaw VnrV bet. Broadway and 4th Ave.. WCW I OrK Telephone 4235 Gramercy. Mention the A^nerican Florist when writing Asparagus Plumosas Nanus SEED Fresh, true to name and hlEhest germination. For Quick Sale $1.75 per 1000; 25.0OD and over at $1,53 DRAKE POINT GREENHOUSES, \1.'or?da. Uention the American Florist when writing ROUTZABN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. Growers for the Trade Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Etc. SJf^^'ilc'on'si'n '^'^'- MILFORD, CONN. 86 The American Florist. Aug. 5, SEASONABLE SEED Sforrs & Harrison's Superb Giant Mixed Pansies This mixture contains the cream of the world's finest strains of Pansies, embracing all of the (liant strains, together with the new Orchid-Flowering varieties, telected and mixed by ourselves with a view of pleasing the most / critical florist trade. Absolutely uniurpassed. Trade packet, 50c; I4-OZ., $1.25; oz., $4.00. All Other strains, separate colors and named varieties of Pansies. Cineraria Seed from Prize Winners Trade Packet, $1.00. PERENNIAL SEEDS A large variety for immediate sowing. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO. PAINESVILLE, OHIO POINSETTIAS (TRUE TYPE) AUGUST DELIVERY We will have a fine lot ready early in August. Strong 2 1-2 in. pot plants. Price, $5.50 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. A. HENDERSON & GO. Mention the American Florist when writing 162 N. WabashVWe., CHICAGO, Clematis Panlcnlata, strontr. from 4 in. pots, $10.00 per 100: 3 in. pots, $5.08 per 100. Asparatfu Spreageri, 3 in. pots, 2c: 2H''n. pots. $3.00 per lUO: 3-in. pots. $4.00 per 100. Salvia, Ben&re: English Ivy. Stevia, tall and variegated: Pastion Vine, from 3-m. pots. $400 per 100 Crotons, 4-in. pots. (2.00 per dozen. Ferns, Boston. Whitmani and Scbolzeli, 4 in. $2.00 per doz. , Sin. $3.00 per doz. lima Westmorelaad Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. iIentio7i the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS F. DORNER 5 SONS CO. La Fayette, Indiana. Field grown select plants. Per ICOO White Encliantress $50 00 White Perfection 50 00 Enchantress 50 00 Rose Pinl( Enchantress 50 00 Miniborya Farm, 109 East Broad St., RiGhmond, Va. For Fail Planting Ivilium Tenuifoliuui, Hansoni, Davuri- cum, Henryi, Elegans and Wallacei; Daphne Cneorum, Delphinium For- mosum, Syringa Japonica, German and Japan Iris. Fall list issued in August. E. S. MILLER, Wading River, N. Y. Field-Grown Carnation Plants of Bright Spot ready after August 1. NiC. Zweifel, North Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ilention the- American Florist ichen wniting J. L. DILLON Wholestle and Retail Florist Bloomsburg, Pa. J. D. Thompson Carnation Go. Carnation Specialists JOUET, ILL. SMILAX Fine plants cut back, ready to plant out. 2H inch. $1.50 per 100: $12.50 per ICOO. Asparagns Sprengeri, fine out of 2H in. pots. $1.50 per 10] Asparagus Plnmosus, 2V2'in. $2 00 per 100. J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol. Pa. Field Grown Carnation Pla nts Direct from the Grower. Per lOD lOCO Light Pink Enchantress $7 00 $60 00 lawson EDChantress 7 00 60 OO Rose f InK kncHantress 7 OJ 60 00 While Enchanircss ....800 70 00 WnitePeilectlon 7 00 65 00 Sangamo 8 00 75 (0 Alvlna 7 00 65 CO Dorotliv Gordon 8 00 75 00 May Day 7 00 65 00 Pink Delight 7 CO 65 00 Victoria 7 00 60 00 Georgia 7 00 60 00 Afterglow 7 03 6T0:> Wlnsor 6 00 55 00 Beacon 7 00 60 01 Victory 7 00 60 00 Harlovkrarden 6 00 55 00 M. A. Patten 6 CO 55 00 B. Market 6 00 55 00 Queen 6 00 55 CO Lady Bountiful 6 00 55 OO All of the above plants are in fine condition, clean, thrifty and vigorous, (guaranteed In evrry way- If on receiving any of the above plants, they are not as represented, they can be returned at once and your remittance will be refunded. It pays to buy good stock such as we grow. They will produce twice ap many blooms as the cheaper erades offered. Stock ready for shipment July 10. Cash with order. HOWARD P. KLEINHANS, 66 Centre Sq Easton, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing S"'^ Boston Ferns for erowing on, we have 15.000 of them 3-inch $8.00 per 100 Asparagus Seedlings, prepaid, we have 200.000 Plnmosus, 90c per ICO: $7.50 per lOOO Sprengeri, 60c per 100; $5.00 per ICOO Cash, please. THE REESER PLANT COMPANY ^"'"pi"ntsmen°"''' SPRINGFIELD, OHIO ROSES A SPECIALTY. "nie Dingee & Conard Co., WEST GROVE. PA. igii. The American Florist. 87 nnnMMMHnnMMMMnnnMMMnnnMMMnnnMMMMnnrtMMM PANSY SEED TIME \ .. PANST — BODOINGTON'S "CHALLENGE" — ALL GIANTS H ijA ^^^^l|^B|ff^>^^^ This mixture contains all the finest Giant strains— of the w^ ' »y , . iW^' -V^is. leading Pansy Specialists in the world— the Giant self colors, the ^\ Giant striped and margined, and the Giant blotched etc.. all ^-f \ ' ^L carefully mixed in proportion — the finest that money can buy — ]^ \. ■ \ the finest your money can buy. A florist who has srown it said. ^ "Why don't you call it Defiance?" ^ Trade pkt.,50c; '•a-oz.,75c; !'i-oz,$1.50: H-02.,$2.75; oz.,$5 W , , CHOICE VARIETIES QF GIANT PANSIES M \ ^ Trade pkt. Vi oz. Oz. S \ .. y , . \ Giant Trlmardeau. Improved mammoth- rj \\ / -MiilLLJj/y \ floworine and in Kood range of color $0.15 S).50 $1.50 r"; \ I i tlWl^mtmJ^^ \ Giant Masterpiece (Frilled Pansy). Petals TT »" \ / iHlfll^^^lB^^ -lA beautifully waved, exquisite colors 15 .85 3.00 JTz \ / i^^^^^^^B^>^ 1m. Cassier's Giant. A fine strain of large highly Tl * ■•^^^^^^^^^'^ >«» colored flowers 15 .85 3.00 \Z Giant Bugnot's Stained. Exhibition. Extra ■■ choice flowers, large and plenty of light colors .50 ^: Giant Madame Ferret a recent introduction. ■■ by a celebra;ed French specialist: of strong. ^^ freecrowlh. Especially rich in red shades. . .15 .85 3.00 ■ Giant Fire King. Brilliant reddish yellow. Z^ with large brown eyes 25 1.00 3.00 rj Giant lord Beaconsfield. Deep purple violet, Zji top petals lieht blue 15 .50 1.50 O ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Giant Canary Bird. A five-spotted yellow va- CJ y' .^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^B" ^ riety. Ground color is a deep gcldeo yellow 11 and each petal IS marked with a dark blotch.. .15 ,85 3.00 ^^ iant Orchideaeflora, or orchid flowered J^ Pansy. Splendid variety. Beaulifnl shades ^^ of pink, lilac, orange, rose, terra cotta, cha- ■ m-)i»e etc 25 1.25 4.00 ^ Giant Emperor William. Ultramarine blue. ■ purpleeve, . 10 .50 1.50 iZJ Giant Golden Queen. Btight yellow, no eye.. .15 .60 2.00 Q Giant Golden Yellow. Vellnw. brown eye 25 .75 2 50 CJ Giant King ot the Blacks (Faust). Black IS .60 2.00 O CHALLENGE PANSIES Giant President McKlnley. Golden yellow; \Ji Trade pkt. H oz. oz. laree dark blotch 15 .85 3.00 JH Giant Pretiosa. Crimson-rose, white margin, violet Giant Prince Bismarck. Yellowish bronze. ^ blotch $0,15 $0.60 $2.00 dark eye 25 .75 2.50 H Giant Wrtiite. Violet spot the largest white 10 SO 1.50 Giant Rosy Lilac 15 .60 2.0D ^ ARTHIR T. BODDINGTON, Seedsman, '"^Ew^'iSr g nnnMMMnnnMMMnnnMMMnnnMMMnnnMMMnnnMMMnnnM PANSIES Brown's Improved Giant Prize Pansy Seed Finest Strain in the Market. 1911 Crop, Mixed Seed: 14 oz $100 1 oz $5 00 Vaughan's Roman Hyacinths Narcissus P. W. Grand, and Freesias (Calif. Freesias Ready.) are afloat! Will arrive soon. LILIUIVI HARRISII ^1[>v Let us quote or add other supplies to ship with these and SAVE FREIGHT. DO IT NOW. Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO — NEW YORK. 14 oz 1 60 14 lb . 14 00 H oz 2 50 H lb 26 00 lib $50 00 Separate colors: Giant Yellow, Giant White, Lord Beaconsfield, Emperor Wil. Ham, same price. Cash with order. PETER BROWH, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Ferns for Dishes Per 100 Per 1000 21i-ln $3.50 $30.00 Asparagus Plumosns, 2^ inch $3 50 per 100; $30.00 per lOOO. Poinsettias. strong 2^ inch pot plants $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Primroses, Obconica, Chinese. Kewensis and Forbesii, best large flowering strain, strong 2H inch pot plants. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Christmas Peppers, 2inch pots, $2.50 per 100, 500 at 1000 rates. Cash with order. FRANK OECHSLIN, 49 1 1 Qulncv St.. CHICAGO Uention the American Florist when writing Advertisers, 5end Copy Early for Best Service. 88 The American Plokist, Au £-■ 5, ! Market Gardeners %E Veiietable Growers' Association of America. B. L. Watts, StateColleee. Pa., President; H. F. Hall, Boston. Mass., Vice-President; S. W. Severance. SOS Illinois Life Buildine, Louisville, Ky., Secretary; M. L, Rnstenik, Cleveland, O., Treasurer. Annual meetinsr at Boston Mass.. 1911. Fertilizer for Lettuce. ED. Amebican Florist : "We have been growing Black Seeded Tennis Ball lettuce but it fails to head up solid. Have we been using a man- ure containing too high a per cent of nitrogen? Would it be better to use bone-meal or potash and less manure? What is the best variety of head let- tuce? What is a good variety of forc- ing radish? What are the best fertil- izers for each? G. A. Nebraska. The controlling factors in head let- tuce culture are ample plant food, low temperature, and plenty of water. The absence of any one of these elements will cause failure. While nitrogen does produce leaf growth, it rarely spoils a crop if in the shape of ma- nure, however if nitrate of soda is used too freely, it certainly means soft heads or no heads at all The writer has had wide experience with head lettuce in this country and in Europe and in most places hard head- ing is favored by an ample supply of phosphates. This can be supplied by fine bone meal or Peruvian guano, the latter preferred; common phosphate, known as rock phosphate or acid phos- phate, does sometimes produce leaf burn. Nitrate of soda does no harm in cold weather, but as the season ad- vances we omit it entirely, as the higher the temperature, the more ten- dency to leaflness, hence the less call for nitrates. In one case, we use a fertilizer somewhat like this — four per cent nitrogen, 10 per cent phosphoric acid and 10 or 12 per cent potash; this at the rate of 2,000 pounds per acre in two applications; and this fertilizer in addition to a heavy coat of manure. But no matter how well every other point has been covered, too high tem- peratures will spell ruin in any case. Head lettuce will not succeed where good Grand Rapids can be produced. The question about varieties does not mention if intended for outdoors or indoors. There is no doubt for a cool location Big Boston heads the list. Tenderheart is a little earlier and al- most as large and solid besides less leafy. If for outdoor culture. Big Bos- ton and Tenderfoot are excellent for spring and fall use, but for midsum- mer use we grow All Seasons and Wonderful. These two latter will stand an enormous amount of heat and drouth. In head lettuce culture we must bear in mind that heading is a storing-up of plant food for future use, and the moment the plant suffers, it abandons all storage and makes an attempt to produce seed to reproduce itself; that is Nature's way. Hence for solid heads we must encourage storage. In regard to forcing radish we use only Scarlet Globe and a good strain of it leaves nothing to be desired. We never found any benefit by using phosphates for radishes, hence in ad- dition to manure we use nitrate of soda and sulphate of potash In pro- portion of two pounds of soda to one of potash, well pulverized, and top- dress when radishes are well up. Fully nine-tenths of failures in rad- ish culture are caused by over-seeding and neglect of thinning. Marketmatt. Influence of Soil on Strawberries. I think it is generally admitted by experienced cultivators that the soil has a direct influence both on the color of the fruit and its flavor. In some districts strawberries are very highly colored, but of poor flavor; in others they are not highly colored but are of rich flavor. I would like to give an instance bearing out these facts. When the variety Noble was first cultivated I planted several long rows of plants in a rather heavy, clayey soil, the latter being light in color. The re- sultant fruits were almost as scarlet as tliose of Royal Sovereign, and very rich in flavor — for Noble. A few miles away a doctor, who was very fond of gardening generally, had a plantation of Noble strawberries. His fruits were of a deep crimson, almost black, and he gleefully contrasted his fruits with my light-colored ones. But when It came to the eating test his fruits al- most entirely lacked flavor, while mine were really very agreeable to the pal- ate. The soil in which the doctor's plants were grown was dark, and had, in time past, been a part of old heath, or forest. To digress a little. I once exhibited some apples at an exhibition at Earl's Court, writes a correspondent of the Gardeners' Magazine. While staging them some gentlemen remarked, "Those apples have been grown under glass; no apples grown in the open air were ever colored like those." As a matter of fact, the trees were grown in an almost pure clay bed, not the liglit-looking clay one so often sees, but dark red, and of a crumbling na- ture. To properly drain the orchard open trenches two feet and more in depth were made, a row of trees grow- ing between each pair of trenches. In summer time, when the clay crumbled down and got baked in the sun, the particles were almost as hard as bul- lets. 1 told the. gentlemen in question the conditions under which the apples had been grown, but I think they were disinclined at first to believe my state- ment. A silver medal was awarded. The trees are still growing in the same position, and are fruitful, but canker is a little troublesome. Even in the same garden I have found that the fruits from young strawberry plants are more highly col- ored than those from three-year-old plants. I am quite convinced that many inexperienced growers allow too much space between their rows and the plants in them. As a private cul- tivator I grew about five hundred- weight of strawberries each year for a considerable number of years. Dur- ing that period I experimented, tof course, and I found it to be much more profitable to discard my plants (grown in a medium light soil) after the sec- ond year's fruiting, so every year some rows were destroyed, and others plant- ed. In a heavier loam I think the plants will last quite a 3-ear longer in a remunerative state— until after the third year. I would urge cultivators who have only small gardens to deal with to grow a number of strawberry plants as annuals, putting out the plants 14 inches apart each way. Runners are plentiful, are easily rooted, and if the very earliest ones are secured, as in the case of runners for forcing in pots, the resultant crops from even a small plant would surprise the owner. More- over, the fruits so grown are of the highest quality, both as regards flavor and appearance. The ground for the plants should be prepared early, and the i-unners secured as soon as possi- ble, and treated generously. Watcn lor oar Trade Mark itamaH on every brick of Lambert'i PuFB Culture Mushroom Spewn Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ceipt of 40cents in postage, AddrMi Trade M ark . American SpawnCo.,St.PaDl,M(rnn. We will mailoD ap- plication sample of Niagara Pure Culture Spawn Direct or Trans- fer, or both that you may be your own judge of quality. We will quote you most attr active figures, both to large and small growers, Onr quality speaks for itself and is guaranteed Niagara Mushroom & Spawn Co., Lockport, N. Y Success In Market Gardening REVISED AND ENLARGED EDITION. A new and larger edition of this well known work on market garden- ing. It contains everything a market gardener wants to know, and in a form easily understood. It is an invaluable guide to any one in the business from the beginner to the most experienced. PBICE SI. 10 AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Ouedlinburg, Germany. OROWKB and BXFOBTEB OB the TEST LABOE8T BCAL.B ot UI CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWEB and FABM SEEDS. (Establlsbed 1787.) CnooiaMiao* Beans, Beets, CabbBgee, Carrote, Kohl RabI, Leek, Lettuces, Onions, oUtSlildlllCoi Peas, KadUbes, Spinach. Turnips, Bwedea Asters, Balaams, Begoniaa. Carnations. Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtliuns, Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbena*, Zlnniaa. etc. Catalogue free on application. HENBY METTE'B TRIUIIFH OF THE GIANT FAIfSIES (mixed), the most perfeet and most beautiful In the world, |6.00 per oi., |1.B0 per K oa., 7Bc per 1-18 oz., poet- age paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal superrlslon on my own vast grounda, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. I ALSO OBOW LABOELT SEEDS ON CONTBAOT. igii. The American Florist. 89 An Unusally Good Selection of PLANTS - FERNS - PALMS Por the Best Order of Us. Asparagus Sprengeri,2-in. $2.50 mWXv ,i\/// ,,itUj y^ Dracaena Massangeana, strong per 100; 3-in., $1 per doz.; $6 per **^^\lri 4w Mi Mlw^ 6-in., $1.25 each. Dracaena Fra- 100; 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $10 per ,,a^^^.J\\ '■, 'iW#AfW/ir^' ^rans, 2>/2-in., $1.60 perdoz.; 3-in. 100; $80 per 1000; 600 at lOCO rate. ^^^^^M--'9''Tmjmr... $2 per doz.; 4-in.; .$3 per doz;; Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in., $3 ^^^m^^^^WM^ Mmi0^'^^^ 5-in., $6 perdoz. ^V^?- V o- « ... ^^^^^W^W^W^^^ PALMS -Kentla Belraoreana »,^°^'Tn^f"^' ^"'°- *" P""" ^^^' ^^^^VmWy WdWjr ■■ - • '. ^-'l Forsterlana, 2l,-in.. $1.,50 per $30 per 1000 .^^^^MifflW^^ .4 WW^ ^./Mi^/J/MSi^ doz. ; 3-in., $2,00 per doz.; 4-in., Ampelopsjg Engelmannl.4-m.,^^^^^itti>g^«^^./.^#^f^^^l3.fi0 per doz.; .5-in., ,$5:00 pe^ $2 per doz.; extra strong plants at ^^"^^^^M^^^^^ii^rj.;^, ■-. doz. Kentlft Belmorcana, 6-in., $3 per doz. AmpelOpsiS VeitchU, ^^^^^f#-^^^*^^=i »1.60 each, $18.00 per doz. Kentla 4-in $2perdoz »„ en *^^^*^^W W^"^^^^^^^ Forsterlana. 6-in., $1.50 each. Cibotium Schiedei, 7-,n., $2 50 ^^^^^^§MM0^^^^^^ Latanla Borbonica; 3-in., 8c each, each, fine plants. ^P^^^^MBMKi^jI/J^^^A' $1.00 per doz., .^6 per 100; 4-in., Crotons, 3-in., $10per 100. *^ ^^^Mlmm^^"^^^^ $3.00 per doz., !(;20 per 100. Phoe- Cyperus (umbrella plant) 3-in., 76c per doz.; ^^^Wt^ "''^ ReCllnata, 4-in., 25c each, $3 $6 per 100. ^^^^m, ^^^ '^°^' ^"'°' ^^'^^ P^"" *'°^- Pl'oenlx Roeb- Cycas, 4-in., 25c to 35c each; B-in., 3Bc to ^^^^^ elenll, 6-in., $2.00 each; 7-in., i2.o0 each. 50c each; 6-in., 75c to $1 each; 7-in., $1 to H^^^^ Areca Lutescens, S^in., 3 plants in a pot, $150 each. SBSS^^ $2.00 per .loz. Jerusalem Cherries, field-grown, 4-in., $10 JBES^^msr. Solanum Aculeatissimum, 6-in., 50c each, per 100. ifflWf^^^^ ^^-^^ P" ^°'- Asparagus Scandens and Deflexus, 4-in., VJ ' « ^ » — k» ■_ $10 per 100. laL^^ Ferns for Dishes English Ivy, 3-in., 76c per doz.; 4-in., $1.60 PM ||'|'l'| ^ 2-in., nice plants, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per per doz. - " 'i 11 1000. CVCAS. ^^ j» r&i J 500 Enchantress IB.OOperlOO Carnation Plants soo Hanowarden e.ooperioo ^«i iiuiivu M- HUIII3 100 Rose Pink Enchantress e.oo^rioo We Have it— Everything in fiie Line of Bedding Plants. THE (j[0. WIIIBOID CO., iSfSlfft. BAY TREES STANDARD or TREE SHAPED. Stems Crowns Each Pair 24 30 inch.... 20 22 inch $ 7 50 $14 00 38-44 inch... 22-24 inch 6 50 12 00 43-46 inch.... 24 inch 6 75 12 50 45-48 inch... 26 inch 7 50 14 00 45-48 inch... 28 inch 8 00 15 OO 4548 inch.... 30 inch 10 00 18 00 4654 inch... 40inch 15 00 28 00 PYRAMIDAL SHAPED. 6 ft. high. 26-28 inch diam- Each Pair eterat base $10 00 $18 00 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seedlings per ICO. $1 50: per 1000. $12 00 Poinsettias For delivery after Aug. 15th. St»cky. 2li inch pots. Per dozen $ 0.85 Per 100 6.00 Per 1000 50.C0 Primula Obconlca Grdfl. Rosea and Mixed doz. ico 2Vi-in.pots J0.60 $4.00 Primula Sinensis. Pot Doz. 100 2H in 10.60 $4.00 F. O. B. Western Springs. Vaugiian'9 Seed Store, 3 1 -33 W. Randolpb St., 25 Barclay St.. CHICAGO. NEW YORK. Greenliouses, Trial Grounds and Nurseries, Western Springs, 111. Asparagus Ready July 15. Per 100 Spretijerl Seedlings, per 1000. 7.00 1 00 Plumosus, 2!-2 in. pots 2 00 Asparagus Sprengerl, 2^ io. i>ots per IOC 0, $17.50 2 CO Pansy Seed, Giani-floweiing. Primroses Ready August 14. Per 100 Chinese Obc. Alba, Rosea and Forbes?. $2 00 Obconica Gigaotea and Sanguinea, 2H- in. pots 3 00 oz.. $4.00. Casti. Please, JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0. HYDRANGEA Souvenir de Claire The New Hydrangea of Begonia Lorraine Shade. Strong plants from 3 inch pots, for growing on. Price. $5.00 per lOO; $60.00 per 1000. JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, Newark, New York Mention the American Florist when writ'.r.s fV' B R r»^ e» 4 In. 5 in. $15.00 $25.03 20.00 35.00 20.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 15.00 25.00 12 50 25.00 25.00 A. KUHL. Wholesale Floris Bostons 2H in. ..$5.00 3-iD. $10 0(1 1250 12.50 8.00 5.00 1500 GEO. 6in $■0.00 60 CO 60 00 75.00 50.0J , 423 7in. $60 00 85.C0 85.00 100.00 Main Street, 8 in $100.00 Whitmanii Amerpholii .... Piersonii ... 600 ... 6.00 125.C0 125 00 Superbissima . .".' ' 3 50 Sprengerii Maiden Hair... Small Ferns.... ... 2.50 ... 5 00 ... 5-00 Peoria. Ill Mention the American Florist when writins 90 The American Florist, Aug. 5, \\ The Nursery Trade Y^ American Assoclallon of Nurserymen I II ]. H. Dayton, Painesville, O.. President; MW H Wyman.North Abington, Mass.. Vice- President ; John Hall. Rochester. N. v.. Sec y. n Thirty-seventh annual convention to be held at Boston. Mass.. 1912. J ^ -^ REPORT of the outing of the Con- necticut Nur.serymen's Association will be found on page 63 of this issue. GALVESTON. Tex.— The meeting of the Texas Nurserymen's Association ■was held Thursday, July 27. A num- ber of important papers of interest to the members were read and discussed. REDLANDS. Cald?.— Sidney Hockridge has severed all connections with the City Nurseries of which he was man- ager, and has established a new busi- ness to be known as the Hockridge Nurseries. John H. Beattt, superintendent of parks for Manhattan and Richmond, has been notified by Park Commissioner Stover to appear at the Arsenal in Central Park August 7 for trial on charge of incompetence. New York Parks. Poor boss-ridden New York City, and what we mean by the word boss is the avaricious, souless politician who uses all to land him into having a grand funeral some day. And what fools people can be. Here we have the marvel city of the world on every side. There are wonders to be seen. New buildings are pulled down and greater ones put up in their place, only to manifest the unrest of modern wealth— but to our first intent millions are spent yearly to render the park department here creditable, but alas, outside their natural aspect the park department of this city has always been a scandal, a blatant disgrace for the reason that politics have made it -a beehive of drones who knew noth- ing but to vote and pay for their job. The latest news today is that Park Commissioner Stover is to be replaced by Julius C. Burgerin, superintendent of the Bronx parks. John H. Beatty, who was superintendent of the parks of Manhattan, is fighting for reinsta- tion-on August 8, and the whole mat- ter promises to bring forth some in- teresting but mud-covered truths. The parks of New York City, like those of most great cities, will always be the prey of politicians until the florists' clubs and horticultural societies get away from idolizing sunflowers and at- tend to having all connected with plant life on their orbit. With a super- abundance of magnificent material to select from it seems criminal to per- mit matters to proceed thus. We have a Society of Park Superintendents, Cemetery Superintendents and now a Railroad Gardeners' Superintendents, and when all is put together and poli- tics cut out something can be done. As it is now these men send over to Europe for bulbs and nursery stock, ignoring their local seedsmen and plantsmen who pay the taxes which supplies their wages. I mention It here because I consider it vital to American horticulture and hope local societies will see that their interests will not be diverted to the hang-dog interests. And here is another matter. Millions are invested here on the grow- ing of imported stock such as palms and bay trees, etc. We find here in the great city of New York that an almost unknown individual leases the stands or in some way has control of most of the flower, plant and bulb and seed stands in the great dry goods stores. We are given to understand that he goes to Europe, gets his stock direct and retails for less than what the other importers here can buy for. This is a case for the importers here, and whatever unprincipled growers there are in Europe. What's the use of organizations if they are impotent or deaf, dumb and blind D. Tbe Hardy Arlstolochlas. The several kinds of aristolochia which may be grown outside in this country form an interesting group of climbing plants, for, in addition to the peculiarity iia shape and the curious coloring of their flowers, the foliage of one or two sorts is very handsome. Moreover, their culture does not offer any serious difliculties, for, given mod- erately good loamy soil, they grow vigorously and soon clothe an unsightly fence or block out an undesirable ob- ject. They are also useful for planting on pergolas and summer houses, while they may be planted at the foot of a large bush or low tree and allowed to cover it with their long slender branches. They are not very easy plants to propagate, though with a little care cuttings may be rooted if Inserted in sandy soil in a close case in sum- mer. Young plants ought to be placed in permanent positions as early in life as possible, and until sites for them are selected, it is just as well to keep them in pots. There are only a few kinds of aris- tolochia which may be grown success- fully out of doors, says a correspondent of the Gardeners' Magazine, and the principel one is A. Sipho. It is a native of the United States, and is recognized by its large, dark green, heart-shaped leaves and small yellowish-brown flow- ers, which have the appearance of a siphon or curly-stemmed pipe, and are responsible for the common names of Dutchman's pipe and siphon flower, which have been applied to the species. The flowers are small, and not very conspicuous, as they are often shaded by the foliage; hence, if a person does not pay special attention, he might easily miss seeing them. Except in their peculiar shape and markings, they bear little resembalnce to the immenes showy flowers of some of the tropical species, for In the case of the tropical American A. gigas var. Sturte- vanti, a single flower, including its tail- like appendage, may be anything be- tween 3% and 4% feet long, and 12 to 15 Inches wide in the widest part. A. Goldieana, again, from Old Calabar, is another with immense flowers. These large-flowered kinds are, however, more offensive than the small-flowered hardy ones, for the disagreeable carrion-like odor of the blossoms Is very pronounced in their case, whilst it Is not present to any great extent in the hardy ones. A. Callfornlca and A. tomentosa, from California and the southern United States respectively, are two other species which are worthy of no- tice. They may be separated from A. Slpho on account of their hairy stems and leaves, but the differences between themselves is not well marked. Though two of the three species here men- tioned have been in cultivation for more than a century they cannot be said to be common, though their bold foliage and curious and Interesting flowers warrant them attention from garden lovers. A. altissima and A. sempervirens are sometimes spoken of as hardy plants, but there are few places where they grow satisfactorily. Philadelphus Lcmolnel Virginal. This splendid new flowering shrub is sure of a rare welcome In gardens, states the Gardeners' Magazine. It flowers with the freedom of the ma- jority of the philadelphus and Its spikes of pure white blossoms give out a delicious fragrance. Individually, Its flowers are large for the genus and are double, but the doubling has not been carried so far as to make the blossoms heavy, yet far enough to give them sub- stance and still retain a full measure of elegance and daintiness. Awarded a first class certificate at the Royal Hor- ticultural Society, June 20, exhibited by Sir Trevor Lawrence (W. Bain, gardener). Burford Lodge, Dorking. Maeinette, Wis.— Geo. Vatter is building a new house 20x70 feet of Mo- ninger material. Mr. Vatter, who has been located here 30 years, has just acquired three acres near his green- houses for nursery purposes. Oneonta, N. Y.— C. W. Peck is build- ing two greenhouses, 60 and 75 feet long respectively, of steel construction, to replace two wooden structures long in use. The work and material is sup- plied by the King Construction Co., North Tonawanda. Fruit Trees ^"S^AS'^^- Fine treis. Prices reasonable. MITCHELL'S NURSERY, Beverly, Ohio Phoenix Nursery Company Nurserymen auid FlorUta BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS Send lilt ol wants lor prices. Wholesale catalogue lar Spring 1911 oow resdy Jacs Smits & Co., 1^^^- Azaleas, (bardy), Berried Plants, Bleedlnt Hearts, Blue Spruces, Box wood, Clematis, Cliaab- ing Plants, Conifers, Evergreens, Funltias la sorts. Hydrangea P. Q., Japan Maples, Peonla, Pot-grown Plants, (Lilacs a specialty), Rhod«> denrons, Roses, Spireas, Valleys. Price List Free on Demand. Arbor Vitae (Tknra OecMail«li*.| A SfilMdK stack •> 3 to 4 K. ud 4 U 5 IL Ireaa. Writo tor danrlotion sod •!<■» Tke Wm. H. Motm Co, iiQiiBanux, r A. LARGE TREES OAKS and MAPLES Pines end Hemlocks ANDORRA NURSERIB8. Wm. Wamtr Harper. Prep. L., rx. igit. The American Florist. 9i ''AlVs Not Gold That Glitters/' There are Many Places to Order Pansv Seed, Vaughan's Pansy Seed has a record for quality, variety of types and tested vitality. You make no mistake In ordering our seed on its 22-year record. CALCEOLARIA HYBRIDA Extra Choice Mixed Trade pkt. (1,000 seeds), $0.50. 3 trade pkts. for $1.40. CANDYTUFT. Giant Hyacinth Flowered Improved Empress. Tbe flower beads are pure white, 6 inches long and about 3 inches across. 1 lb., $2.50; oz., 20c; trade pkt., 6c, GLOXINIA HYBRIDA Columbian Mixture. Trade pkt. (1,000 seeds), $0.50; Vaughan's 3 trade pkts. for $1,40. MIGNONETTE Trade pkt. (about 1,000 seeds), BOc; per oz., New York Market. $7.00; >/8 oz., $1.00. VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL PRIMULA MIXTURE Trade pkt, of 350 seeds, BOc; 5 trade pkts., $2.00; per 1-16 oz„ $3.25. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI 100 seeds, 15c; 250 seeds, 25c: 1,000 seeds, 75c; 6,000 seeds, $3,25. SMILAX Trade pkt,, 10c; oz., 25c; >^ lb., 90c; lb., $3.00. Our list of "Seeds for Summer Sowing," now ready; if you have not received a copy, please write for same. 10 Per Cent Special Cash Discount On orders over $2.00 tor Flower Seeds, if the cash is enclosed. 10 per cent. The •^^^^^^--^— ^^^^^^^^^-— — ^— discount does not apply to Asparagus Seed. Cash discount on this is 2 per cent. VAUGHAN'S GIANT PANSIES. Vaughan's Cut Flower Mixture This mixture is put up by ourselves and contains mostly ligbt col- ored sorts. We have sold this mixture for several seasons to some of our Chicago cut flower growers, who have realized big returns from the sale of the flowers. Pansies are as easily grown as violets, re- quire less care and bring better returns. Trade pkt,, 50c; Va oz., $1.00; 14 oz., $2.00; oz., $8.00. Vaughan's "Giant Pansy Mixture" Embraces besides all the separate shades and colors, five special strains not listed elsewhere, and which can only be had in this and our International mixture. This mixture includes the richest reds, coppers and bronzes, together with the most delicate rose and pink shadings, all the distinct colors of Trimardeau, the splendid Gassier strain. Trade pkt., 25c; Vs oz., 60c; oz., $4.00; V4 lb., $14.00. Vaughan's Internationa] Pansies The World's Best This is one of the specialties which has established and held the reputation of Vaughan's Flower Seeds, and ttiis is one which we maintain most carefully, not alone as to quality, but in vitality and germination. You are beginning right in Pansy growing when you start with Vaughan's International Mixture. Trade pkt., 50c; % oz., $1.50; Vz oz., $5.00; oz., $10.00. CINERARIA Vaughan's Columbian Mixture Trade plst. (500 seeds), 60c; 3 trade pkts., $1.40. Vaughan's Giant-Flowered Cyclamen Pure White (Mont BLinc); Dark Crimson, Rosa von Uarienthal, "Daybreak" pink; Dark Rose, White with Crimson Eye. Per 100 seeds, 76o; 1,000 seeds, $6.00; 250 seeds of a color at the 1.000 rate. Giant-Flowered Cyclamen, extra choice mixed. Per 1,000 seeds, $0.60; 250 seeds, $1.16; 1,000 seeds, $4.60; 5,000 seeds, $20.00, This mixture is made up from the above separate colors. New Salmon (Glorv of Wandsbek). Per 100 seeds, 1.36; 260 seeds, $2.86; 1,000 seeds, $10.60. Giant Orchid-Flowered Cyclamen These are exceptionally fine, with large flowers that are frilled and fringed in wonderful fashion. Pure White, Red, Fink, White with Carmine Eye, and Lilac Col- ored. Each, per 100 seeds, $1.00: per 1,000 seeds, $8.00, Giant Orchid-Flowered Cyclamen, in choicest mixture: 25 seeds, $0.25; 100 seeds, 86c; 1,000 seeds, $7.00. English Grown Giant Cyclamen Price, 100 Seeds, $1.00; 1,000 seeds, $8.00. Princess May. Pale pink. ♦Princess of Wales. Giganteum variety. Pink. Mauve Queen, Gliganteum variety. Mauve. *Duke of Connaught. Giganteum variety. Purplish crimson, •Duke of Fife, Giganteum variety. Dark rose. Salmon Queen. New extra choice color. Rosy Morn. Giganteum variety. Delicate rose color. Claret base. Picturatum. Light rose tinted, with claret base. •Grandiflora alba. The largest giant white grown. Excelsior. White, with red base. Extra large flowers. 31-33 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Greenhouses, Trial Grounds and Nurseries: Western Springs, Illinois. 25 Barclay St. NEW YORK Sioux City, la. Felix Schulte, for the past five years superintendent of the J. C. Rennlson Co.'s establishmeJit, has entered busi- ness on his own account, having ac- quired some five acres of good ground on the northeast corner of Twenty- eighth street and Iowa avenue where he will have a modern greenhouse plant, starting now with two houses 30x100 feet and a propagating house. He will grow bedding stock for next season and later take up the cultiva- tion of carnations, roses and other cut flowers, wholesale. Felix Schulte Floral Gardens, Felix Schulte, proprietor, is the name of the business. Mr. Schulte is a capable grower of considerable experience. Born in Ber- lin, Germany, in 1867, and coming to this country at the age of 14 years, he went to work as a boy of 16 with the late Bobert Halliday, of Baltimore, Md. When 19 he was engaged by William Wilson at Astoria, L,. I., and later by James Horan at Bridgeport, Conn. Soon after he took a responsible position with E. C. Buseck, of that place, with whom he remained 18 years. Mr. Schulte has our best wishes for his success. Stamford Horticulturists. The first annual outing of the West- chester and Fairfield Horticultural So- ciety, held at Bonnie Brae Nursery, New Rochelle. N. Y., Wednesday, July 26, proved to be a most enjoyable time for all, much credit being due to the committee of arrangements and Thos. J. Wade, manager of Bonnie Brae Nur- sery. The athletic contests resulted as follows : One hundred yard dash — Wm. Whit- ton, first; T. Aitchison, second; A. Powell, third. Broad jump — Wm. Whitton, first; A. Possell, second; T. Stobo, third. High jump— Wm. Whitton, first; T. Stobo, second; A. Patterson, third. Hammer throw — A. Geddes, first; W. Whitton, second; T. Stobo, tbird. Putting the sliot — Wm. Whitton, first; T. Aitchison, second; T. Stobo, third. Potato race — A. Geddes, first; A. Wymce, second; A. Nicoll, third. Three-legged race — W. Whitton and G. Edmonds, first; A. Nicoll and W. Goodall, second; A. Patterson and T. Aitchison, third. Mile race — Wm. Whitton, first; A. Possell, second; W. Goodall, third. Fat men's race — T. J. Wade, first; Jas. Stuart, second. Commercial men's race — Geo. Edmon- son, first; Geo. Baldwin, second. Football, Westchester vs. Fairfield, won by Westchester County, 5 to 1. Tug of war, Westchester vs. Fairfield, won by Fairfield county. Tug of war, Commercial vs. Private Gardeners, won by Private Gardeners. Many useful and valuable prizes were awarded the winners in all events. Both counties were well represented at the outing. Altogether the first an- nual outing was socially a decided success. J. B. Mc.^RDLE, Sec'y. 92 The American Florist. Aug. 5, LILIUIV1 HARRISIi^"^ """"-' Easter Lily. Let Us Supply Your Wants in Lilies This Season. We think we can make it to 3'Our advantage to do so, as regards both quality and price. The stock that we offer is not gathered indiscriminately from all kinds of sources, but is grown for us by a few selected growers whose stocks have been worked up from the true, original stock. In order to ensure the health of the product, the bulbs are not grown on the same field oftener than one season, other crops being grown on the field the preceding year. The ground is thoroughly manured when the previous crop is grown, leaving it in a high state of culti- vation, and when the lily bulbs are planted no fresh manure is used, and this prevents disease and insures a crop of stiong, healthy bulbs. In addition to this, we do not dig our bulbs as early as they are usually dug, but leave them in the ground until they are thoroughly ripened and matured. When Harrisii is good, it leaves little to be desired. There is very little, if any, stock obtainable as good as the stock that we are offering. We are supplying only this one grade of selected stock, and when this is disposed of, we shall have no more to offer. While the quality of the stock that we offer is of the highest, our prices are as low as, or lower than, the prices of those who offer the ordinary stock gathered from indiscriminate sources. We are sure buyers will find our stock very satisfactory, and much more so than the Japanese Longiflorum, which has badly deteriorated in recent years. Bear in mind that we were the original introducers of Harrisii in Bernmda, and that we have exceptiotial facilities for obtaining our present supplies Also ttike note that the smallest bulbs that we offer are 6-7 inch bulbs, not 5-7 inch, as usually offered. 6- 7 inch bulbs, 360 to the case, $15.00 per case; full 1000 lots, $ 40.00 per 1000. 7- 9 inch bulbs, 200 to the case, $16.00 per case; full 1000 lots, $ 75.00 per 1000. 9-11 inch bulbs, 100 to the case, $18.00 per case; full 1000 lots, $175.00 per 1000. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarryfown-on-Hudson, New York »4b THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb even printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April XV*^' 1, 1911. This 120-page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- ,tains many chapters covering all sides of growing, propagating storing, etc., and also some pagesofvaluable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources. A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. Geraniums Rooted cuttings ready Dow of Nutt. Ric- Rrd, and Poitevine. $10.00 per ICOO. Orders booked for fail delivery at same price. SPRENGERI Pot plants at $1.50 per 100. IRIS Tlie best early true blue, yellow and laven- der at $1.50 per 100. LIME Hydrated. pulverized and bagged, will Iceep, is tbe best you cau buy and a paying investment at $4.50 per one-half ton. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. BOBBINK& ATKINS World's Choicest Florist and Nursery Products. We are growins in our RreenhouBes and in our 230 acre nursery a large variety of material constantly in demand b/ florists. Our Illustrated General catalogue describes all the stock we grow. We shall gladly mail it to any florist upon application. B. & A. SPECIALTIES: Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Autumn Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. WE are only a few minutes from New York Cily; Carlton. Hill station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. Nurserymen and Florists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. Uention the American Florist when writtns PEONIES We have a very large stock of the best commercial varieties — all of our own growing. Send us a list of your needs. 'T'jaT^a Our stock of German varieties is large and true. Complete list of both with prices will be sent on request. Sjjeoimen. Sli.x'tiTbs For immediate landscape effects we offer a large list of fine, well grown plants. Price on application. 3i-33^w^^Ra^n^oiph St. VaDghafl's Storc store, 25 Rarclay Street, NEW KORK Greenhouses, Trial Grounds, and Nurseries, Western Springs, 111. ChrysaDthemnms AND Aster Seeds Elmer D,Smitli& Co,, ''S."' Mention the American Florist when voritlng A FEW GOOD THINGS YOl WANT. Geranioms, Nutt, Perkins Grant. La Favorite. R. C. $1.25; 2-in. pots. $2.C0; 3 in. $4 00 per 100; Viaud. Castellane. Pointevine Jaulin. Ricard. Buchner. R. C, $1 50; 2-in. pots. $2.50 3 in. $5.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, 5 in. 25c each. Dracaena Ind., 3-in.. KS.OO; 4-in., $10.00: 5-in. $25 00 per lOO. Asparagus Sprengen, 2-in,. $2.50 per 100. Asparagus Plumosos, 2 in.. $3 00 per 100. Cash with order GEO. M. EM MANS, Newton, N. J. Uention the American Florist when writint /p//. The American Florist. 93 ROSES i.oc"/'" OWN ROOT STOCK. Per 1000 PlnkKlllarney,3i.-in $120.00 Richmond, a'rin 120.00 My Maryland, 3' .-in 120.00 My Maryland, 2' 2-in 80.00 Beauties, 8-in 6B.00 2in 50.00 GRAFTED STOCK. Per 1000 My Maryland, 31 i-in $75.00 Richmond, .iH-in 65.00 Pink KiUarney, aH-in 6.5.0o Perles, 3' -in 75.00 Pink Killarney, 2H-in 65.00 My Maryland, 2H-in 65.00 Richmond, 2^ -in 45.(0 White Killarney, 2ij-in 55.00 Sprengeri, 3':-in per 1000, 45.00 POEHLIMANN BROS. CO., Morton Orove, 111. ilenUon the American Florist when writing Am. Beauties H. P s and Mosses. 2H and 4 inch. llention the American Florist when writin§ n . J J • Place your order for Poin- rfllll^fittlfl^ settias NOW to insure early 1 UlU^JWlllttS delivery. We will have strong 2HiDch pot plants ready in July. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000- Katalog for the asking. Skidelsky & Irwin Co. '^^' 121S BetzBldg., PhlladelDhla. Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants JOHN scon,; RuUand Rd. S E. 4Stll St. I BROOKLYN. N.Y. Mention the Anierican Florist when writitii SPECIALTIES. Roses, from 3'ln pots. cbrysanthemami Carnations for fall delivery. SmUax. Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers. S?vf?o% Uention the American Florist when writma • • Boston Ferns. 2!/2-in. $30.00 per 1000 2H-in., $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 2B0 at 1000 rate. Magniflca, 2H'inch ISc each, HENRY H. BARROWS & SON. Whitman. Mast. intention the American Florist when itHting Nephrolepis Giatrasii » 214-in. $8.00 per 100; $75 per 1000 4-in. $25.00 per 100. GEORGE GIATRAS West Hoboken, N. J. THE HOME OE ARAUCARIAS Araucaria Excelsa, Robusta and Compacta Our Specialty. You will never be sorry. It will pay you well. Do it now, and lay in a stock of Arancarias. Every day is valuable to jou, because they grow into money for you. Come and inspect the borne of plant production, 1@" Customers and friends visiting the Convention at Baltimore are cheerfully invited to stop off in Philadelphia and give our stock a careful inspection. See them grow at our establishment, the home of Arancarias and pot plants. THE ARAUCARIA In thine own land thou art a Icing amonsst the forest trees: From thy ereen boucbs the love birds sing songswafted on the breeze; Thy buried feet in burning sand, the tropic sun thy lisht; Royal thou art. forever great, in thy majestic might. And in the cottage home thy charm, like a perpetual spell. Wins all our love, our cares disarm, our lips thy praises tell: Among the plants we make our own. thou art fairer than the test; Stately and beautiful alone, 'mid others thou art best. Thy branches are as living hands. full of good cheer for those Who love to tend the shining strands of earth's well woven robes, . Whose gems are flowers whose fabric life, whose gifts art always fair. Yet who yield homage without strife to King Araucaria. Araucaria Excelsa Cur Specialiyi Warning— Don't be deceived. Now. as well as for the last twenty-five years, we hold the ground as leaders in importing, growing and shipping of our specialty, the .^raucarias. AraucarlB Excelsa, Robusta compacta.Glanca, and Palms, etc. Florists, you all know we are leaders for the last 25 years in importing, growing and shipping of ibis so well known evergreen decorative plant, the Araucaria, more in favor than ever, from Atlantic to Pacific Ocean. To every florist our Araucarias is interesting, there- fore no argument is needed for our goods. We know what our customers need, therefore we have provided and set aside soecial specimen plants, Spring 1910 importation, for lawns, porches, veran- das, bungalows, private summer residences, the hotels and boarding houses on the seashore and elsewhere. 1 his plant is one of the most desirable evergreen decorative plants adopted for this above mentioned purposes. For decorative purposes, in connection with palms, they will make a fine display. Araucaria Excelsa, raised from top cut- tings. 6-7 inch pots. 4 to 5 years old 5. 6 and 7 tiers 25. 28. 30. 35. 40-in. in height $1.00 $1 25, $1.!0. $2.00 to $2.50 each Araucaria Excelsa Glauca and Robusta compacta, 6-7 in. pots, fine bushy plants $1.25. $1..=0. $2,00 each Araucaria Excelsa, new importation, out of 5. 5'-7, and 6 in. pots, 2 to 3 years old, 3. 4 and 5 tiers. 10 12. 14, 16 18 and 20 inches high 40c .5Pc 75c and $1,00 each Robusta Compacta Excelsa Glauca, 5H and 6 in, pots $1,00 to $1.25 each Kentla Belmoreana, 4 year old, 30 to 35inche» hiuh. $1 50 Rentia Forsteriana, 4 year old. 30 to 35 inches high.'?' =0 Kentla ForsteriBna, 4 year old. 24 to '26 inches hi?h. 75c to $1.00. Kentib Belmoreana, 4 year old combination or made up of 3 plants, 26 to 28 inches high, $1.00. $1,25 and $1,50, Kentia Belmoreana, combination or made up of 3 plants, 3 year old 24 to 26 inches high. 75c to $1.00. Kentia Belmoreana, 4 year old. 26 to 28 inches high. $1.00 to $1.25. Kentia Belmoreana, 4 in.. 25c. 30c to 35c. Cocos Weddellana Palms, made up of 3 plants. 4 to 5-in. pots. 30c, 40cand 50c; 3-in., 15c, 18c and 20c. Cjicas Revoluta or Sago Palm, the genuine large and long leaved variety, imported direct from Japan 6-7 in. pots. 5 to 15 leaves to a plant 12c per leaf. , Areca Lutescens, 3 in. pots, msde up. 15c. 18c ana 20c; 4 in. pots, made up, 25c. 30c and 35c. Asparagus Pumosus Nanus, 2-in,. $3,00 per 100; $25.00 oer lOCO; 3 in.. $5,00 per 100; 4 in,. $10.00 Solanum or Jerusalem Cherries, 2VriD . $3.00 per 100. ,. Ficus Elastlca (Rubbers), 5^2 to 6in. pots, 35c. 40c and 50c. „ „„ Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, 4 in. pots. 25c to ^Ic. Begonias New Improved Erlordi and Asch- mann's Beauty, a hpw Improved Vernon Red. a constant bloomer for Christmas trade. 2V2-in, pots. $5.00 per 100; 3 in.. $7 CO per 100; 4-in..l5c. Coleus Golden Redder 2(4 in. pots, bushy plants. only $1.00 per lOU, Three Houses in Terns Pot, Not Bench Grown. Neph. Scottli, Scholzeli and Whitman], 5^-10, pots .-^^c 40c and 50c. Schotz«li.4-in.. 20c. ' „x • . Ferns (or Dishes, a good assortment. 2i4-in. pots. $4.00 per 1' 0. Large3 inch Boston. Whitman], Scottii. 15c to 20c. Fern Balls, imported direct from Japan, already starred. 50c. 25 at 100 rates. Cash with order, please. All plants must travel at purchaser's risk. GODFREY ASCHMANN Wholesale Grower and Importer of Potted Plants, 1012 W, Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing Field Grown Carnations Limestone Land: No Stem Rot. 50C0 White Perfection 5000 Lawson Enchantress 8C00R.P, Enchantress 30 0Wrnsor 7OO0 Enchantress 1000 Victory $6 00 per 100: $55.00 per 1000 50C0 White Enchan'ress $7.00 per 100: $65 00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate. W. Fargo, U. S, and American Express. JNO. F. SABRANSKY, Successor to W. Sabransky. Kenton, Ohio. Hention the American Florist when writing Robert Craig Co... SSgs PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Sts., Ptiiladelpiiia, Pa — ^^■^-^— ^ Trade Directory Of The United States and Canada Price 83.00. American Florist Co., DeitSrSst.. Cliicago 94 The American Florist. Aug. 5, Index to Advertisers. AdT«nceCoThe....l01 American Spawn Co. 8S AmllneE C Co 73 AndersoD S A 81 Andersen Specialty Co 94 Andorra Nurseriea. . . 90 AncermuellerGeo H 74 Aphine Mle Co 104 Aachmann Godfrey.. 93 Atlanta Floral Co.... 81 Badgley Reidel & Meyer. Inc 77 Baer Julius 82 Baker- Waliefield Co . 104 Barrows H H &Son. 93 Baisett & Washburn 68 Baur J A Pottery Colli Bayeradorfer H 102 BeavenEA 75 Berninsr H G 74 Bertermann Bros Co SI Rlaclclstone Z D 81 Black Gem Coal Co. 98 Bobbinli &Atkins... 92 Boddington AT 87 Bod£erJno& SonsCo 85 BolandJ B Co 82 BolglanoJ&Sona... 85 Bowe M A 82 Braslan Seed Gro Co 84 Breitmeyer'a J Sons. 83 Brldeeman's 85 Brown Peter 87 BrnnsH N II Buchbinder Bros 101 BtickbeeHW 82 Bndlone J A 68 70 71 72 73 74 Burnett Bros II Bnrpee W A &Co... II Caldwell the Woods- man Co 76 Camp Conduit Co... 94 Canger & Gormley.. 83 Carter Geo M 76 ChlCarn Co I Chicago Flower Growers Ass'n 67 Chi House WreckColOl Clark The EB Co... 85 Clarke's Sons David. 82 Cleveland CutFloCo 83 Cooke GeoH 82 CotsonasGeo&Co.. 76 Cowec W J 100 Craig Robt Co 93 Crump Frank F 82 Cunningham JosH.. 89 Daniels & Fisher.... 83 Darda Chas 81 Deamud J B Co 73 Detroit Flower Pot.. Ill Dictsch A &Co IV DillerCask'y& Keenl04 DlllonJL 86 DIngee &ConardCo 8 Ditlev-Eltzholtz & Co 85 Dorner F & Sons Co 86 Drake Point, Ghs.... 85 DreerHA ... Ill 78 102 Dnnlop JohnH. .. 8,^ Edwards Fold'g BoxIOa EiseleC 86 Elliott W H 74 EmmansGeoM 92 Eyres H G. 83 Fish Henry Seed Co. 85 Florists' Hail Assn. .103 Foley Mfg Co IV FordM C 77 Ford WmP 37 Freeman MrsJB .... S3 FottlerFiske Rawson Co II Froment H E 77 FrOst. Chas 78 Galvin ThosF 83 Garden City SandColCO Garland Geo M Co.. 100 Gaaser] M Co 82 Geny Bros 83 Giatras Geo 93 GIblin & Co 102 1 Good & Reese Co ... I Gorbam & Chapline.103 Grand RapidsFlo Co 82 I Graves Nathan R ...100 Greater New York Florists' Ass'n 77 , Grillbortzer DavidG 83 Gude Bros — 83 Hartmans Rosary... 81 Heacock Jos Co 80 Heinljohn & Son... 82 Henderson A & Co.. 86 Herr Albert M 92 Herrmann A 100 He8S& Swoboda.... 81 Hews AH& Co Ill Hilfinger Bros Ill HippardE 94 HitchiDgs&Co 102 HoerberBros 73 Hoffman Flo Artist.. S2 Hoftmeister Flo.Co . 75 Holm & Olson 81 Holton&Hunkel Co 74 Home. Cor School. ..102 Hooker H M Co 101 HuntEH 73 ! IgoeBros 94 103 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 98 Isbell S M& Co 85 lackson&Perkins ... 89 Jansky John — 74 Johnson. Chas. J 84 Johnson W W&Son 85 Jones Percy 69 Kasting W F Co.... 77 Keller Geo & Sons.. Ill Keller J B &Sons... 82 Kellogg Geo M 82 Kessler Bros 77 KiftRobt 82 King Construct'n . 160 KleinschmidtF& Co 98 KleinhansP Howard 86 Kohr AF Ill Kramer I N & Son. .102 Krick's Letters 100 KroeschellBroa Co.. 94 Kruchtenjohn 73 Kuebler Wm 77 Kuehn C A 74 KuhlGeo A S9 Kyle & Foerster 73 Lager & Hurrell I Lange A 81 Landreth SeedCo.... 85 Leedle Floral Co.... 93 Lichtenberger J 94 1 Lord& Burnham Co. I 99 103 j McCallumCo 75 McConnetl Alex 83 McCuUough'sJ M Sons Co 75 McKellar Chas. W.. 71 McKenna P & Son.. 81 , Malandre Bros 81 Mann Otto II Markovits Bros 101 Mastin J G & Co.... 102 Matthews Florist.... 82 May &Co LL 82 Met. Mat. Co 104 Mette Henry 88 Millang.Chas 77 MillerES 86 Mimiborya Farm ... 86 Mitchell W.T & Son 90 Moltz A & Co 77 Moninger J C Co 103 Monon R R 66 Moon The Wm HCo 90 Moore Hentz &Naah 77 Morehead Mfg Co. ..101 Morse C C & Co 84 MtGiliadPottery Colli Munk Floral Co 75 Myers Florist 82 Nat Flo B of Trade.. 100 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 77 Niagara Mushroom and Spawn Co 88 Nicotine Mfg Co 104 Niessen Leo Co 75 Oechslin Frank 87 Palethorpe PRC0..I 4 Palmer W J & Sons. 83 Park Floral Co. ..82 PeacockDahlia Fms 75 Pedrick Geo & Son. 85 Perfection Chem Co. 104 Penn the Florist... 82 Pennock-Meehan Co 77 Peters & Reed Pot'yIII Peterson J A I Phoenix Nursery Co. 90 Pierce FO Co 104 Pierson FR Co.... 19.' Fieters & Wheeler SeedCo 84 Pittsburg Cut Flo Co 75 Podesta & Baldocch 82 Poehlmann BrosCo6'*9.i Pollw'rthCCCo83 85 104 Powor Wm & Co . .S5 Pulv'iz'd Manure ColU4 Quaker City Machine Works 103 Randall A L Co 73 Randolph & Mc Clements 102 Ready Reference.... 95 Reed& Keller 103 Regan Print House.. IfS Reeser Plant Co. ... 86 Roinberg George... 73 Reinberg Peter 71 Rice Bros 74 Robinson J C SeedCo 85 Rock W L Co 81 Rohnert Waldo 85 Routzahn SeedCo... 85 Rupp John F 85 SaakesO C 83 Sabransky John F... 93 SaltlordFlow'r Shop 82 Schillo Adam IfS SchmidtJ C 86 Schuiz Jacob 82 Scott John 93 Shaffer Geo C 83 Sharp Partridge &C0IV Sheridan WF 77 Siebrecht & Siebrecht76 Situations & Wants. 65 Skidelsky & Irwin... 93 SmallJH&Sons.... 81 Smith A W&Co.... 83 ; Smith Elmer D& Co 92 Smith Henry 82 SmithPJ 77 Smith WmC 74 Smith W&T Co.... I Smits Jacs 90 Stearns LumberCo..l03 Sterling Emery Wheel Co Ill Stoothoff H A Co.... 104 I Storrs & Harrison Co 86 Superior Machine & Boiler Works. ..100 1 Syracuse Pottery Colli ; Texas Seed &FI0 Co 82 I Thompson Car Co... 86 ThorburnJM&Co... II TottyChasH 77 Traendly &Schenck 77 Varelo Federico C... 85 Valentine Frank .... 82 Vaughan & Sperry.. 70 Vaughan'sSeed Store I II III 87 89 91 92 Vick'sSons Jas II VincentRJr I Wagner Park Cons. .Ill Walker FA &Co ... 83 Ward&CoRalph M II WeberFH 83 Weiland&Rlsch.... 73 Weiss Chas &Sons.. 76 Welch Bros 74 WhitsettRC Coal & Mining Co 98 Wietor Bros 72 73 VVilksS Mfg Co 101 Wilson Robt G 81 WredeH 85 WittboldG.Co. .81 89 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Gotdenson. 83 Wood Bros 93 Yokohama Nurs Co. II Young A. L. & Co.. 77 Young&Nugent 82 Youngs 82 Zech &Mann 73 Zweifel Nic 86 BURNED CLAY Tile Benches and Tile Bottoms Gives results. Three styles of benehes. including Iron Pipe Frame, with Tile Bottom and Sides. Write for descriptive circular and delivered prices. Any size benches. Tile Sides THE CAMP CONDUIT CO. Garfield Bldg.. Clevrland.O. Mention the American Florist when writing Gold Letters Gammed Gold, Silver and Porple letter* lor inscriptions on Floral Designs. Best and Cheapest on the Market. Send for Samples and Prices. J. Uchtenberger, 1564 Ave. A. NKW TOKK Telephone Leooi 5644. THE STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINERY The old reliable machinea are the most powerful, least complicated of any on the market The Standard Steam Trap Ask someooe who is nseing a Standard for his opinion of it. Write for catalogue. E. HIPPARD CO., Youngsiown, OIm J * J Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. Ea- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growers as the best support on market. Pat. July 27, '97. May 17. '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipment guaranlatd IGOE BROS., 266 North 9th St., BROOKIYN. K. T DAYLITE GLASS CLEANER - QUICK - POWERFUL | will Not Injure Paint or Putty 25 gals, or more. .$0.70 per gal. 5 to 10 gals. SOpereal. LesstbanSgals.. 1.00 per gal. Andersen SpecialtyCo 1^ ill : : Leaves No Greasy Surface. One gallon will clean Irom 500 to 700 square feet. ASK YOUR JOBBER OR WRITE TO 4648 Calumet Ave., CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing Kroescliell Boiler, Generator and Heating System; Insure Perfect Results. "Having promised you a letter as soon as we had passed through a good fair test. 1 f oasider it now almost timely. We had the thermometer 18 degrees b.low and we've have just gone through a bPzzard bad enough for most any season. ;ind am very well pleased to inform you that our heating system was equal to the occasion. So far as we have iirone. am certainly well satisfied with the Rroeschell Boiler, Gi nerator and Healing System. " J E. MATTEWSON. Sheboygan. Wis. Send lor KROESGHELL BROS. CO., 452 W. Erie St., Gtitcago, III. Catalogue. jgri. The American Florist. V5 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. \ AGERATUMS. Ageratum. 2- mans, Newton, n.. $2 per 100. N. J. Geo. M. Em- ALTERNANTHERAS. Althernantheras, 2-in.. ?2 per 100. Geo. M. li Emmans, Newton, N. J. I AMPELOPSIS. AMPELOPSIS ENGELMANNI, 4-in., $2 per doz; extra strons plants at $3 per doz. AM- PELOPSIS VEITCHII, 4-in., $2 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. ARAUCARIAS. Araucarias. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Araucarias. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. G. Asch- raann, 1012 VV. Ontario St., Philadelphia. ASPARAGUS. ASPARAGUS SPRENGEKI, 2-in., $2.50 per 100; 3-in., $1 per doz.; $6 per 100; 4-in $1,50 per doz.; $10 per 100; $S0 per 1.000 (500 at 1,000 rate). THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111, Asparagus plumosus nanus, from 2i4-in, pots, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000; 3-in., $5 per 100; $45.50 per 1,000. Cash with order please. Floral Hill Gardens, G. F. Neipp, Prop., Chath- am, N. J. Asparagus plumosus, seedlings, $1 per 100; $9 per 1,000; 2%-in., $2 per 100. Sprengeri. seedlings, $1 per 100; $7 per 1,000; 2i4-in., $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1,000. Jos H. Cunningham, Delaware, 0. Asparagus Sprengeri and plumosus, 2-in., 2c; 2l4-in., $3 per 100: 3-in., $4 per 100. C. Bisele, 11th and Westmorland Sts., Philadel- phia. Plumosus, fine transplanted plants, ready for 3 and 4-iil. pots, $30 per 1,000, Special price on 5,000. Isaac A. Passmore, West Chester, Pa. ASPARAGUS SCANDENS and DEFLEXUS, 4-in., $10 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago, III. Asparagus Sprengeri, iVi-m., $2 per 100; 3^4- In., $6 per 100. Cash. Henry Daut, Decatur, HI. Potbound 3-in Sprengeri, can be shifted into 5-in. $6 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co., Mil- waukee. Wis. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. 2-in., $3 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chi- cago, 111. Asparagus plumosus. 214-iu.. $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000. Frank Oechslln. 4911 Qulncy St.. Chicago. Asparagus Sprengeri. extra strong. 3^-in., $6 per 100: $50 per 1,000. Cash please. Harry , Heinl, West Toledo, Ohio, Asparagus Sprengeri, 2H-ln,, $1,50 per 100. Plumosus. 2%-in.. $2 per 100. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa, ASPARAGUS SCANDENS. DEFLEXUS. 4-in., $1.50 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago, HI. ^ Asparagus, 3-in., 3i^c. J. H. Dann & Son, Westfleld. N. Y. Asparagus Sprengeri, pot plants; $1.50 per 100. A, M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus plumosus. 2-In.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000; 3-in., $5; 4-in., $10. Sprengeri, 21/0- in., $5 per 100. G. Ascbmann. 1012 W. Ou- tario St., Philadelphia, Asparagus seedlings, Plumosus, 90c per 100; $7.50 per 1,000. Sprengeri, 6Uc per 100; $5 per 1.000. Reeser Plant Co., Springfield, O. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in., $1.50 per 100. Wettlin Floral Co., Hornell, N. Y. Fine Stock. Asparagus plumosus, 2^4-in.. 3c. Sprengeri, 2^-in., 2c. Mosbaek Greenhouse Co.. Onarga, 111, Asparagus plumosus nanus, seedlings, $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New Y'ork. Asparagus Sprengeri, 3^-in,, $45 per 1,000. Foehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, HI. Asparagus Sprengeri, 100 out of 4-in. pots, very strong, 8c. Edgar Easterday, Nokomis, 111. Asparagus Sprengeri, 4-in., strong, $12 per 100. Henry Smith. Grand Rapids. Mich. _^ Asparagus plumosus nanus, strong, 2-in., 2c, J. L. Schiller. Toledo, O. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri plants. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. - BAY TREES. Bay trees and box trees aU sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Bay trees. For sizes and prices see ad- tlsement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Bay trees (standards) fine assortment; sizes 12 to 4S-inch crowns. Prices, $2.50 to $25 each. Let us know your wants. Wagner Park Con- servatories. Sidney, O. Bay trees. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J. BEGONIAS. Begonias, Gloire de L©rraine, 2V'-in., $2 per doz,; $15 per 100; $140 per 1000; 3-in.. $3.50 per doz. ; $25 per 100. Glory of Cincinnati. 3- in., $4.50 per doz.; $35 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Begonias. Gloire de Lorraine. 4-in., 25c to 30c. New improved Erfordii and Ascbmann's Beauty, 2%-ln., $5 per 100; 3-ln., $7; 4-in., 15c. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Begonia Coraline Lucerne. 3-in., $3.50 per doz.; $25 per 100. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati, 214-in., $25 per 100: $200 per 1,000. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati. O. Begonia ' Lorraine, 2M!-in. pots, $12 per 100; $50 per 500, Immediate delivery. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BOXWOOD. Boxwood, Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. BOUVARDIAS. 15.00(1 Bouvardia (single), good, stiong, 2%- in. pink, white and a few red, $2.50 per 100'; $22.50 per 1,000. Cash. Morel Bros., 622 E. Market St., Scranton, Pa. BULBS* Bulbs, begonia .single flowering, 40c per doz; $2.50 per 100; $22 per l.OOO; double flswering; 60c per doz; $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000; Glox- inias, separate colors, 75c per doz; $5 per 100; $47.50 per 1,000. Foftler, Flske, Rawson Co., Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston, Mass, Freesia Refracta Alba, extra large prepaid. $1 per 100: .$8 per 1000; large nome- grown bulbs, prepaid, 75c per 100; $6 per 1000. .1. L. .Schiller. Toledo, O. bulbs. ;e home- Freesia Refracta Alba bulbs, home-grown, 75c per lOU; $6 per 1000. Cash with order. Will send sample upon request. E. A. Kuhuke, Hol- laud St.. near Woodville St., Toledo, O Bulbs. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in tbis issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, Bulbs, Lilium giganteum, case of 200, 7-9, $14. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Bulbs. All kinds. Jas. Vick's Sons, Roches- ter, N. Y. Bulbs. Burnett Bros., 72 Oortlandt St., New York. Bulbs. E. S. Miller. Wading River, N. Y. CANNAS. Cannas, leading kinds. R. Vincent, Jr.. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. CARNATIONS. 75,000 FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per 1000 White Enchantress $7.00 $65.00 R. P. Enchantress 6.00 60.00 L. P. Enchantress 6.00 60.00 White Perfection 7.00 60.00 Beacon 7.00 65.00 O. P. Bassett 7.00 60.00 Winona e.OO 60.00 Robert Craig 6.00 60.00 Patten 6.00 60.00 Ruby 6.00 60.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 8.00 75.00 Alma Ward 10.00 95.00 Dorothy Gordon S.OO 75.00 Cash with order or C. O. D. CHAS. PFEIFFER, 30 Grand Ave., Ft. Thomas, Ky. CARNATION PLANTS. Strong. Field-Grown. Ready Now. Per 1000 Dorothy Gordon. 70.00 White Perfec- Per 1000 tion $50.00 C. W. Ward... $70.00 Lady Bountiful. 50.00 Afterglow 60.00 White Enchan- Sangamo 60.00 tress 60.00 May Day 50.00 Winsor SO.Oij Beacon 60.00 Enchantress ... 50.00 Victory 50.00 Rose Pink En- Scarlet Glow... 60.00 chantress 60.00 Ruby 60.00 SKIDELSKY & IRWIN CO.. 1215 Eetz Bldg. Philadelphia, Pa. FIELD-GROWN OAENATION PLANTS. „ Per 100 Per 1000 White Perfection $8.00 $55.00 Enchantress 6.00 60.00 Victory .■j.QO 45.00 Pink Lawson 5,00 45.00 White Lawson 5.00 45.00 WIETOE BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago. Carnation plants, grown In sandy field; good stock, Boston Market, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Wlnsor. White Lawson, Pink Enchantress, ready now; White Perfection and Victory for August delivery, $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Cash or C. O. D. Northwestern Floral Co., Gross Point. HI. Carnations, strong, well branched field plants. APPLE BLOSSOM (Grown and endorsed by Patten & Co., carnation specialists. Tewksbury, Mass), PINK DELIGBT, DOROTHY GOR- DON. Wanoka Greenhouses. Barnveld. N. Y. Rich, strong, healthy, field-grown plants. Enchantress, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Law- son and Queen, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Dinstel Bros.. 1851 North 62nd avenue, Chicago. if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 96 The American Florist, Aug. Sy Carnations, fleld-grown, strong plants now ready. Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, Lawson Enchantress. Beacon, Bassett, and Vic- tory, $7 per 100; $60 per 1.000. Cash with or- der. Harry Helnl. West Toledo, O. Carnations. Enchantress and Rose I'ink, fleld- Erown. S6 per 100: $50 per 1000. Cash with order. E. A. Kuhnke, Holland St., near Wood- Tille St., Toledo, O. Carnations, strong, fleld-srown plants, 4 to 6 shooots. 500 White Enchantress, 100 Light- Pink Enchantress, fine plants. $6 per 100 Gus Schlegel, Olney, 111. Carnation plants. 500 Enchantress. SOO Har- lowarden, 100 Rose Pink Enchantress, $6 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebook, Chi- cago, 111. Carnations. White Enchantress. White Perfec- tion Enchantress. Rose Pink Enchantress. .$50 per 1000 Miniborya Farm, 109 E. Broad St., Richmond, Ya. Carnation plants, strong, healthy, eeld-grown plants L. P. Enchantress and Beacon. Write for prices. D. G. Grillbortzer. Alexandria. Va. Carnations. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Howard P. Kleinhaus, 66 Centre Square, Easton, Pa. Carnation Washington, $10 per 100; $75 per 1,000. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E, Randolph St,, Chicago. Carnations. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. John F. Sabransky, Kenton, 0. Carnation. Bright Spot. N. Zweifel, North Miwaukee, Wis. Carnations. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co.. Joliet. 111. Carnations. P. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fay- ette, Ind. Carnations, leading varieties. Chas. H. Totty, Uadison, N. J. Carnations. Wood Bros.. Fishkill. N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere In this Issue. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemums, novelties and standard vari- eties, Chas. H. Totty, Madison. N. J. CLrvsanthemum plimts. fine stock, good varie- ties. $3 per 100: $25 per 1000. Henry Smith, Grand Rapids. Mich. Chrysanthemums, leading vara. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y, Chrysanthemums, R, C, Ic. F. A. Haensel- man, Boulder, Colo. CLEMATIS. CLEMATIS DDCHESS OP EDINBURGH. 6-ln., $4 per doz. CLEMATIS JACKMANI. 6-ln., $1 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edge- brook, Chicago, 111. Clematis paniculata, 4-ln., $10 per $100; 3-ln., $5. C. Elsele, 11th and Westmorland Sts.. Phil- adelphia. COLEUSES. Colens. G. Bedder, 2i{.-ln., $1 per 100. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Colens, 2-in.. $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N, J, CROTONS. CROTONS, 3-in.. $10 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Crotons. 4-in., $2 per doz. C. Eisele. 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. CYPERUS. OYPBRDS (umbrella plant) 3-ln., 76c per doz.; $6 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Bdge- brook. Chicago, 111. DAHLIAS. Dahlias. Peacock Dahlia Farms, Wlillams- towp. Junction. N. J. Dahlias. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. DRACENAS. Dracsena indivlsa, 4-in., $10 per 100, Geo, M. Emmans. Newton. N. J. DRACAENA MASSANGEANA. strong, B-ln„ $1.25 each. DRACAENA FRAGRANS. 2H-ln., $1.50 per doz.; 3-in., $2 per doz.; 4-ln.. $3 per dos., 5-in.. $5 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago., Ill Dracsena indivlsa, 4-ln., $10 per 100: 2-in., $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Wettlln Floral Co.. Horneii, N. Y. FERNS. CIBODIUM SCHIEDEI. 7-ln., $2.50 each, fine plants. FERNS FOR DISHES, 2-ln., nice plants, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000, THE GEO. WITT- BOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111, Nephrolepls Glatrasli, 2Vi-In., $8 per 100; $75 per 1.000: 4-ln., $25 per 100. Geo. Glatras. 463 Summit Ave., West Hoboken, N. J. Ferns. — For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Adiantum Farleyense. 2%4-in.. $15 per 100. J. A. Peterson. Westwood. Cincinnati. O. BOSTONS. 8-ln.. $1 each: $10 per doz. THE GEO. WITT'BOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Ferns. Boston, 3-in., $8 per 100. Reeser Plant Co.. Springfield. O. Ferns, Whltmanl, 4-in.. 25c each; 5-in.. 35c; Boston, 5-in., 25c. GEO. M. Emmans. Newton, N, J. Ferns. Boston. Whitmanl and Scholzeli, 4- in.. ,$2 per doz.: 5-in., $3 per doz. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. Ferns for dishes, 21,4-ln.. $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000: 500 at 1.000 rate. Prank Oechslln. 4911 Qulncy St.. Chicago. Ferns. John Scott, Rutland Rd, and E, 45th St., Brooklyn, N, Y. Ferns. Bobblnk & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. Nutt, Perkins, Grant, La Favor- ite, R. C. $1.25; 2-in.. $2; 3-in., $4 per 100. Viand. Castellane. Poitevine, Jaulln, Rlcard. Buchner. R. C. $1.50; 2-ln., $2.50; 3-ln., $5. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. Geraniums. .^000 extra strong. 2-in. Grant ready for shift. $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1000. Rose Hill Nurseries. New Rochelle. N. Y. Geraniums, standard varieties and novelties. R. Vincent. Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, R. C. Nutt, Rlcard, Poitevine, $10 per 1,000. A. M- Herr. Lancaster. Pa. GREENS. Greens, dagger and fancy ferns, $1 per 1,000. Galax, 90e per 1,000. Boxwood, 50-lb, case, $7,50. Laurel Wreaths, 10-ln.. $1.75 per doz.: 12-in.. $2.25; 14-ln., $3; 16-ln., $4.50. Laurel trimming. 4c and 5e per yard, J. Jansky, 19 Province St., Boston. Greens, southern wild smilax, log mosses, natural and perpetuated. E. A. Beaven, Ever- green, Ala, Greens, evergreen, fancy and dagger ferns, bronze and green galax, Geo. Cotsonas & Co., 50 W. 28th St., New York. Green Galax. 40c per 1000. Fresh out of the new crop. Let us have a trial order. Cash with first order. Geo. M. Autrey & Son, Har- vard, N. C. Greens, wild smllax and decorative greens. George M. Carter, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Wild Smilax. Caldwell The Woods- man Co.. Evergreen, Ala. Loretta. $1.50 per case. Henry M. Robinson & Co., McWlUiams. Ala. HARDY PLANTS. Iris. German varieties, etc. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Herbaceous plants. Bobblnk & Atkins, Ruth- erford, N, J, HELIOTROPES. Heliotrope, 2-ln,, $2 per 100, Geo. M, Emmans Newton, N. J, Heliotrope. 2-in., $2 per 100: 3-ln., $3, R, Vincent, Jr.. & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea Avalanche. 214-in., pots, OOe each; $3.50 per doz.; $25 per 100. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y. IVIES. Ivy. English, o-in.. 75c per doz.; 4-in.. $1.50 The Geo. Wittbold Co.. Edgebrook. Chicago, 111, English ivy. good heavy stock. 4%-in., plants, 12c each. Chas. W. Scbleif. 2655 W. Ravens- English ivy. 3-in., $-1 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. JERUSALEM CHERRIES, from field, ready for 4-in., $10 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. LILACS. Lilacs. Jacs Smits. Ltd., Naarden, Holland. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import, Lily of the valley. Jacs Smits, Ltd., Naar- den. Holland. Lily of the valley. Otto Mann, Leipzig. Sax- ony. Germany. From Storage. Lily of the valley, cold storage pips, case of 1.000. $13: case of 3,000. $3G. J. M. Thorburn & Co.. 33 Barclay St.. New York. Lily of the valley. H. 'N. Bruns. 3038-42 W. Madison St., Chicago. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Write for samples and attractive figures on Niagara Pure Culture Spawn, direct and trans- fer. Niagara Mushroom and Spawn Co., Lock- port, N. Y. Mushroom Spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn, NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock, evergreens. Conifers and pines, flowering shruhs. fruit trees, vines and climbers. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Specimen Sbnibs. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chi- Ciigu and New York. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Andorra Nurseries, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Nursery stock, apple and peach trees, Mitcb- ell's Nursery, Beverly, Ohio, ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit, N. J. PANDANUS. Pandanus Veitchii. $1 to $3 each. J. A. Peter- son. Westwood, Cincinnati, O, PALMS. PALMS, Kentla Belmoreana and Forsterlana, 2%-ln.. $1.50 per doz.; 3-ln., $2 per doz.: 4- in., $3.60 per doz.; 5-in., $5 per doz.; Latanla Borbonica, 3-in.. 8c each; $1 per doz; $6 per 100; 4-ln.. $3 per doz.: $20 per 100. Phoenix Reclinata. 3-ln., 25 each; $3 per doz. Phoenix Roebelenll, 6-ln., $2.50 each. THE GEO. WITT- BOLD CO., Edgebrook. Chicago. 111. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. G. Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. CYCAS, 4-in., 25c to 50c each; 6-in.. 75c to $1 each; 7-in., $1 to $1.50 each. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO. Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere In this Issue. Joseph Hea- cock Co., Wyncote, Pa, CYCAS, 4-in.. 25c to 35c each; 5-ln.. 35c to 50c each; 6-ln.. 75c to $1 each: 7-ln., $1 to $1.50 each. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. PEONIES. Peonies. All the leading varieties. The Good & Reese Co.. Springfield. Ohio. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About it rgii. The American Florist. 97 300.000 peony plaDts. Let me figure with 70U. Can make prices that will Interest you. Jllbert H. Wild. Sarcosle. Mo. Peonies. Best commercial varieties. VauKhan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Peonies, all the leading varieties. FetersoD Nursery, 30 N. La Salle St.. Chlcaso. Peonies, all vars. Jacs Smlts. Naarden, Hoi- [and. PEPPERS. Christmas Peppers, long healthy plants, 2^- in.. $2 per 100; $1S per 1,000; 3-in. %i per 100. Kober & Eadke, Maywood, 111. Christmas Peppers. 2-in.. $2.50 per 100. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Qulncy St.. Chicago. POINSETTIAS. POINSETTI.\ HEADQUARTERS. Strong, stocky plants Inn lOOn 2%-in ?.n.00 $40.00 2^i-ln.. extra select 6. On .w.on 3-ib. S.flO 70.00 All orders filled strictly in rotatoin. Cash please. KOBER & EADKE. Maywood. 111. Poinsettias. 2>.4-in.. $5.50 per 100: $50 per 1.000. A. Henderson & Co.. 162 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Poinsettias. 2V'-in.. $6 per 100; $50 per l.OnO. Skidelsky & Irwin Co.. 1215 Betz BIdg.. Phila- delphia. Poin-wtfias. 2U-in.. 8oc per doz.; $6 per 100; $50 per inno. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Poinsettins. 2V2-In., $5 per 100: $45 per 1.000. Scrantoa Florist Supply Co.. Scranton. Pa. Poinsettia, 2%-\n.. $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago, PRIMULAS. Primulas from 2-in. pots, frame grown, no better strains in existence. Chinensis. the best giant fringed. 12 separ.Tte colors, or mixed, 2c. Obconica grandiflora. Ronsdorfer and Lattmann, unrivaled hybrids, 14 colors or mixed. 2%c. Obconica gignntea. 5 colors or mixed, oc. Ke- wensis, 3c. J. L. Schiller. Toledo, O. Primroses. Chinese, obconica. alba, rosea and Forbnsii, $2 per 100. Obconica gigantea and Sanguinea, 2V4-in., $3 per 100. Jos. H. Cun- ningham. Delaware. O. Primula obconica grandi. rosea and mixed 2^- in.. 6nc per doz.; $4 per 100. Sinensis. 2^-in., eOc per doz.: $4 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Primroses, Obconica. Chinese. Kewensis and Porbesii. 2V,-in,, $3 per 100; $25 per 1000. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St.. Chicago. i SOSES. ROSES. Per 100 Per l.ono American Beaut.v. 2%-ln $8.00 $.-.0.00 Uncle John, 2%-in 3.00 25.00 Richmond, 3%-in 6. no 50.00 Pink KiUarney, 3%-in 6.00 WIETOR BROTHERS, 162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago. PINK KILLARNEY. WHITE KILLARNEY. RICHMOND, and BRIDE, fine plants^ immedi- ate shipment. 2>4-in.. $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1.000. WEILAND & RISCH, 154 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Roses, strong, clean, own root stock from 3% and 4-in., few hundred left, Killarney and White Killarney, Write for prices. Castle Grove Greenhouses. J. J. Curran. Supt.. Dan- ville. Pa. ROSES, strong 3-in.. ready to bench. White and Pink Killarney. Richmond and Perle. $6 per 100. C. C. Poliworth Co., Milwaukee. Wis. Roses. For varieties and prices see adver- , tisement elsewhere in this issue. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. HI. LADY GAY or PINK BABY RAMBLER. strong. 7-ln., 75c each: $6 per doz. THE GEO. 1 WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook, Chicago. HI. I • ! Roses on own roots, budded, bedding, H. P.'s hybrids and teas. W. & T. Smith Co., Gen- <^ eva, N. Y. j DOROTHY PERKINS. 4-in., $2 per doz.; 5- j In., $3 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago. 111. 900 good, healthy. 3-ta Mrs. Jardine Rose plants. $50 per lonu. Sinner Bros.. 82-86 East Randolph St., Chicago. Roses. Kaiserln. Rhea Reid. Killarney. Bon Silene and Safrano. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. American Beauties from bench. $5 per 100. C. C. Poliworth Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. Roses. ^Leedle Floral Co.. Springfield, 0. SALVIAS. Salvia Bonfire. 3-in.. $4 per 100. C. Eisele. lltb and Westmoreland Sts.. Philadelphia. SEEDS. Exclusive cultivation of PANSIES since '93 enables us to say that we sell more blooming plants at higher prices than any establish- ment on the western hemisphere. Books open to your Inspection. We have never spent a dollar to advertise our blooming plants. They simply outclass all others. We have done this by selecting the one best for seed and selling the other ninety-nine. Watch this space for more det.iils. A limited quantity of seed is offered 1911 crop. 1-12 oz.. $1; oz., $9. STEELE'S WESTERN PANSY GARDENS, Portland, Ore- Seeds, onion, peppers, early tomato, cauli- flower, beans 97 var. ; melons, celery, egg plant. Federico C. Varela, Teneriff, Canary Islands, Spain. Seed, onions, lettuce, sweet peas, carrot, celerv, leeU. mustard, parsley, parsnip, radish, salsifv. C. C. Mnrf^e & Co., 4S-56 Jackson St., San Francisco, Calif. Seeds, beans, peas, sweet com. onion, beet, rurnip. etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn.; East Jordan, Mich.; Sister Bay,- Wis. Seeds, the Kenil worth strain of giant pan- sies. For varieties and prices see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Chas Frost, Kenilworth. N. J. Seeds, superb giant mixed pansies. tr. pkt., i^Oc; % oz.. $1.25: oz.. $4; also separate colors. Cineraria Seed. tr. pkt.. $1. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0. Seeds. Brown's Giant Pansy. "^ oz.. $1 M oz., $1.50: V> oz., $2.50; oz.. $5: V^, lb., $14; 14 lb.. $25; 1 lb., $50. Peter Brown. Lancas- ter. Pa. Seeds, giant pansies and Chinese primroses. See advertisement elsewhere in this issue for prices. John F. Rupp, Shiremanstown, Pa. Seeds. Vaughan's flower for summer sowing. For varieties and prices see advertisement else- where in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Seeds, pansy. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St.. New York, Seed, Asparagus plnmosus nanus, $1.75 per 1.000; 25,000 and over $1.50 per 1,000. Drake Point Greenhouses, Yabala, Fla. Seeds, cabbage, cauliflower, carrot, mangel, Swede and turnip. Chr. Olsen, Odense, Den- mark. Seeds, aster, best standard varieties. Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian, Mich. Se^ds, pansy. $4 per oz. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Seeds, timothy, crimson clover, Kaffir corn. J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore. Md. Seeds, Cynosurus Cristatus (crested dogstail). Wm. Powers & Co.. Waterford. Ireland. Seed, pansy. 1,000 seeds. 25c; 1 oz., $2.25. H. Wrede, Luneburg, Germany. Comract Growers. Seeds, Cucumbers, cantaloupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin, sugar flint and field seed corn. The J. C. Robinson Seed Co.. Water- loo, Neb. . Seeds. Cauliflower Danish Snowball. Cabbage. Danish Ballhead. Ditliv Eltzholtz & Co.. Ringe, Denmark. ^ Seeds, beets, cabbage, carrot, celery, lettuce, onion, parsley, radish, rutabaga, turnip, De- naiffe & Son. Carignan, Northern France; Chas. Johnson, Marietta, Pa., agent. Seeds, beans, cucumbers, tomato, radish, pea, muskmelon, squash, watermelon, sweet corn. S. M. Isbell & Co.. Jackson. Mich. Seeds, sweet peas, tomatoes. Lima beans, let- tuce, asters, cosmos and other flower seeds. John Bodger & Sons Co.. Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds, lettuce, onions, sweet peas, aster, cos- mos, mignonette, verbena. Waldo Rohnert, Gil- roy. Calif. Seeds, grower and exporter of vegetable, flower and farm seeds. Henry Mett, Quedlin- burg, Germany. Seeds, field garden and flower. Routzahn Seed Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif. Seeds, beans. Henry Fish Seed Co.. Carpin- teria. Calif. Seeds. Growers for the wholesale trade only. Brasian Seed Growers' Co.. San Jose. Calif. SMUAX. Smilax. 214-in., $3 per 100: $25 per 1,000. The Good & Reese Co.. Springfield. O. Smilax. 2Vj-in.. .$1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1,000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Smilax. pot plants, $10 per 1,000. A. M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. Smilax. Wood Bros.. Fishkill, N. Y. SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdragons, white and pure pink, best seller of all snapdragons, 2^-in., $2 per 100: $1S per 1.000; 500 at 1.000 rate. Cash. Clement S. Levis. Aldan, Del. Co., Pa. STEVIA. Stevia, 3-in.. $4 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. Stevia, 2-in., 2c, F. A. Haenselman, Boulder, Colo. SPIREAS. Spiiea. J. Smits, Ltd., Naarden, Holland. VIOLETS. Dorsett, Louise. Ic. F. A. Haenselman, Boul- der, Colo. VERBENAS. Verbenas. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg. Pa. VINCAS. Viuca variegated. 4-in.. strong plants, SIO per 100. Chas. W. Schleif, 2655 W. Ravenswood wood Pli., Chicago. boheks. Boilers. The Mouinger-Furman. 200 sizes and styles. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Boilers. The Superior Standard. The Supe- rior Machine &. Boiler Works. 850 Superior St.. Chicago. Boilers. Metropolitan Material Co., 1394 Met- ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. V. Boilers. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th Si. Iron Sts., Chicago. Wilts' self-feeding hot water broilers. S. Wilks Mfg. Co.. 3503 Shields Ave., Chicago. Boilers, all sizes. Kroescbell Bros. Co., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago. Boilers for greenhouses. Giblin & Co., Dtica, N. Y. Boilers. Lord &. Burnham Co.. Irvington. N. Y. Boiler flues. 4-in. and other sizes. H. Mun- son, 506 N. State St., Chicago. INSECTICIDES. Insecticides. Carmen's Antipest Insecticide and fungicide, $1.50 per gal. Perfection Chem. Co., Flushing, N. Y. Insecticides. Aphine. $1 per quart: $2.50 per gal. Fungine, 75c per quart; $2 per gal. Al- phine Mfg. Co., Madison. N. J. The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder, $3 per bag 100 lbs. The H. A. Stoothoft Co., Mount Vernon, N. Y. Nikoteen. pint bottle. $1.50. Nikoteen Aphis Punk. $6.50 per case of 12 paraffined boxes. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 98 The American Florist. Ang" 5, OLAZING POINTS. Glazing points: See the point? Hold glass firmly. Peerless glazing points are the best. No rights or lefts. Box l.OOO points, 75c. Post- paid. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St., Phila- delphia. Siebert's zinc glazing points, 40c per lb.; 5 lbs., $1.85; 20 lbs.. $7. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Siebert's zinc never-rust glazing points, 2 sizes, % and %, 4Uc per lb.; 16c extra by mail;; 7 lbs.. $2.50; 15 lbs., $5 by express, llandolph & McClements, Baiim aud Beatty Sts., Pittsburg, Pa. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. I'lans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co., 9U2 Blaclihawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern designs. Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. Greenhouse construction of all kinds, and con- servatories. Estimates and catalogues on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co., 2541 So, Artesian Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, semi-iron green- houses, new truss bouses, iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co., N. Touawauda, N. Y. GUTTERS Gutters. Jennings* improved iron gutters. Diller, Caskey &, l-ieen, Cth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Gutters. Garland's, A gutter with a repu- tation. Geo. M. Garland Co., Des Plaines, 111. MISCELLANEOUS. Mats, cheapest and most practical on the market. Send for circular. J. P. Watts, Kerr- moor. Pa. Chiffons. For prices see advertisement else- where in this issue. Geo. H. Angermuller, 1324 Pine St., St, Louis, Mo. Modem extension carnation support; galvan- ized rose stakes. Igoe Bros., 2t>6 N. 9th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Daylite glass cleaners, for prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Andersen Specialty Co., 4648 Calumet Ave., Chicago. Pillsbury's carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. . Pipes and flues and greenhouse fittings. Illi- nois Pipe Mfg. Co., 2113 S. JefCerson St., Chicago. . Coal, Smokeless Black Gem Block. Illinois. Indiana, Hocking Lump and Pocahontas. Black Gem Coal and Coke Co,, Old Colony Bldg., Chi- cago. Superior Carnation Staple, 1,000 for 50Cv F. W. Walte, 293 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Florists* Supplies of all kinds. J, Jansky, 19 t*rovince St., Boston, Mass. The Kleinschmidt Soil Grinder. F. Klein- schmidt. 21 Builders E.xchange. Buffalo. N. Y. Cut flower and design boxes, all sizes. C. C. Pohlworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Wagner plant boxes, for palms, boxwood bay trees, etc. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. Prepared ferns, palms and wax roses. Markovits. 954 Milwaukee Ave.. Chicago. B. Gummed gold, silver and purple letters. J Licbteuberger. 1564 Ave. A.. New York. Photographs of horticultural subjects. Nathan R. Graves, 413 Hayward Bldg., Rochester, N. Y. Store and office fixtures. Buchblnder Bros., 518 Milwaukee Ave.. Chicago. Tile benches and tile bottoms. The Camp Conduit Co., Cleveland, O. Poultry Food. Md. J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore, Mastlca for glazing. F. O. Pierce Co., 12 W. Broadway, New York. POTS, PANS, ETC. The Red Pot. C. C. Pollworth Co. All roads connect with Milwaukee. Pots. J. A. Bauer Pottery Co., 415-21 Ave. 33, Los Angeles, Calif. The Kleinschmidt SOIL GRINDER Here is a machine for all Greenhousemen that WILL GRIND AND MIX To Any Desired Fineness More Soil Than Any Other It is substantially and heavily made, all working parts being of crucible cast steel or steel forgings. For particulars and prices address F. KLEINSCHMIDT 5 CO., 21 Builders" Exchange, Buffalo, N. Y. Smokeless Biack Gciii Block Coal Is of particular value for Greenhouse Use. Write or Phone us To-Day for Low Summer Price on this as well as on Illinois, Indiana, Hocking Lump and Pocahontas Order Now and Save Money Write Black Gem Coal & Coke Co. Old Colony Building, CHICAGO. Phones: Harrison 962 and 1163. R. G. Wliitsett Goal and Mining Go. 537 i^T^^Z Long Distance Phone 8032 GHICA60. We Mine and Sbip the Following High Grade Coal: SUNSHINE INDIANA BRAZIL BLOCK POCAHONTAS COAL FOR WEST VA. SPLINT YOUGHIOGBENY SOUTHERN ILLINOIS Write us for names of satisfied customers, both as to quaUty and service, who have used our coals for the last 5 and 10 years. Also for our special summer prices. Pots. Florist red. Co., Zanesville, O. Peters & Reed Pottery Cherry red standard flower pots. The Mt. Gilead Tile & Pottery Co., Mount Gllead, O. Nepouset paper pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago imd New York. RAFFIA. Raffia. Write for prices. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. STAKES. Cane Stakes, due about August 1st. Stand- ard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, S5c; 500 for $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per 100, 60c; per 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. Cane Stakes. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., 31 Barclay St., New York. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Commission Dealers. Amllng, E. C. 70 h. Ranilolph St., Chicago. Angermueller, Geo. H., 1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Badgley, Biedel & Meyer, Inc,, 34 W. 28th St., New York. . The Chicago Flower Growers' Association. N, Michigan Ave,, Chicago. 176 Deamud Co., J. B., 160 N. Wabash Ave., Chl- cago. - Ford. M. C. 121 W. 28th St.. New York. Ford, Wm. P., 45 W. 2Sth St., New York. 507o SAVED Pipes, Flues and Casings thoroughly overhauled and guaran teed. Gi'eunhouse Fittings of every descriptioa. ILLINOIS PIPE fi MFG. CO., 2113 S. Jefferson St., CHICAGO Fromcnt, Horace E., 67 W. 28th St., New York. Greater New York Florists' Association, 162 Livingston St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Hoeber Bros., 162 N. -Wabash Ave., Chicago. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Mil- waukee. Huut, E, H., 131 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Kastlng Co., W. F., Buffalo. N. Y. Kellogg Flower and Plant Co., Geo. M., Grand Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 1122 Kennicott Bros. Co., 163 N. Wabash Ave., Chl- cago. Kessler Bros., 113 W. 28th. St., New York. Kuehn, C. A,, 1122 Pine St., St. Louis. Kyle & Foerster, 162 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Kuebeler. Wm. H., lyn, N. Y. 28 Willoughby St., Brook- Langjahr, A. H., 113 W. 28th St., New Y'ork. Levy, Joseph J.. 66 W. 26th St., New York.~ McCallum Co., Inc., Pittsburg, Pa, ' McCullough's Sons Co., 316 Walnut St., Cin- cinnati. zgii. The American Florist. 99 The Cblcago Coal Situation. J. S. Holbrook, j^eneral sales agent for the Northwestern Fuel Co., Fisher building, Chicago, has the following to say in regard to the coal situation in Chicago : "The coal question in Chicago today is in a worse condition than it has been in for the last few years. There is scarcely any coal sold, the buyers holding oft until fall, or until they actually are in need of it. Having been in close touch with the green- house business for a number of years, I feel II is my duty to the trade to ad- vise that they order their coal supply now, and ayoid all the rush and worry that is sure to come. Coal is selling at a very reasonable figure and it should be an inducement to the greenhouse trade as well as all other consumers, to place their orders now, and procure all the c«al they can." New Demands of Miners. Wilkesbarre, Pa., July 24. — The con- vention of the United Mine Workers of District No. 1 came to a close July 22, after a continued session of one week. A new set of demands formu- lated at the convention will be brought forth when the working agreement with the operators expires April 1, 1912. A demand for an increase in wages was voiced, but was set aside to be acted on at the national convention. The increase supposed to be wanted ranges from 10 to 20 per cent on the present scale, most of the miners seem- ing to favor a 15 per cent basis. Fur- ther demands made known were, first, the recognition of the union; sec- ond, the check off system for the min- ers; third, the weight of coal by the ton; fourth, the eight hour day. The check off system is a system whereby the colliery officers deduct the union dues from the wages of every man en- gaged in the coal industry. This nec- essitates every man being in the union. Omaha, Neb. Business has been very dull, and this may be a good thing, as stock is poor and hard to obtain. Out of door flowers are very few. Some gladioli can be seen in the florists' windows. The stock seen is mostly short-stemmed roses, and a few carnations. CLUB OUTING. The fourteenth annual picnic of the Omaha Florists' Club was held at Courtland Beach July 27. Everyone who attended declared it was the best picnic ever held. A reception for the ladies was held between two and three o'clock. Games and races for ladies and boys, the winners were : Ladies' race. Miss Anna Sorenson, first: girls' race, Anna Huxhold, first: boys' race, Glenn Doherty, first. A bowling match between the Omaha and Council Bluffs florists followed, so many taking part that two games were played and hon- ors were even. After the bowling din- ner was served and 70 happy faces were seated in the Courtland Beach dining room. After the dinner pictures were taken and the attractions in the park scattered the crowd. NOTE.S. A. Lange and wife, of Chicago, passed through Omaha on their way to Colorado Springs. G. H. Swoboda and family joined the Lange family at Manitou, Colo. Hess and Swoboda are installing two new boilers, 150 horse power each. They are also remodeling their store. Paul B. Flotte is remodeling some of his greenhouses and making other improvements. Miss McNamara is putting in a new ice box 4x9 feet, and a new marble counter. Mrs. Geo. Sorenson and daughter returned from their Colorado trip. Grippe. There is Economy in Setting Boilers In Batteries Economy, because you have an absolute control of the coal you burn. You run only one boiler when one is needed. More, when more are needed. You are not running one immense boiler with its big grate to keep firing, no matter what the weather is. Boilers in batteries mean not only just the amount of heat you need and no more — but a tre- mendous saving in coal and labor. Then think of the ease with which the sections of even our large 36-inch boiler can be han- dled when setting up, in compar- ison with the tremendous task of installing one of those mammoth wrought steel boilers. Think of the masonry work necessary — think of the tubes that in a short time will need to be re- placed. So much for Batteries — now a word concerning the"Burnham" itself. It's made especially for greenhouse work and it works as no other boiler works — not only a matter of coal economy but time economy. It's quickly fired, quickly cleaned and we hon- estly believe it harnesses up more heat from less coal than any greenhouse boiler made. Here is a suggestion : Order your Burnham HOW. Then we will set it up at the factory at once and give it a thorough pres- sure test. Then we will take it down, mark it, set it aside are and hold it for you. When you are ready the boiler will then be ready — no delays. A good many of our orders for this Fall's delivery were booked along in February. The boiler costs you nothing until delivered and it protects you against delays of the ru,sh season. Don't simply say — "Why that's a good idea," and then not do anything. Send your order and send it this very day. Lord & Burnham Company Factories: Irvington, N. Y.; Des Plaines, 111. New York St. Jamet Suildin^. Boston Tremont Building. Philadelphia Franklin Bank Bldg. Cliicago Rooliery BIdg. I 100 The American Florihi. ^^g- 5, KRICK'S Florist Novelties Manufacturers and Patentee of The Only Genuine Immortelle LeUers on the market. Order at once. CHAS. AUG. KRICK. 1 184-66 Greene Avenne, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Every letter marked. For Photographs of Horticultural Subjects For Illustrating Cataloruea. Price Listi, Circolara. etc., write NATHAN R. GRAVES, ^A^^JtS^l 413-414 HaywardBldg., Rochester, N. Y A. HERRMANN, Cape Floweri, all colors, Cycai Leaves, Metal DesiEiis and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — 404412 Eatt 34>h St., NEW YORK. HAVE your customers kept their promise to pay their bills at Easter? If not do not wait; but send the claims to us. When we remind them they will probably pay. The National Florist's Board of Trade ,Niw%RK Garden City Sand Co. Chamber of Commerce BIdg.. CHICAGO. Phone: Main 4827. Buildins and Propagating Sands rlre Bricli and Fire Clay, Portland Cement Stonekote, Hard wall Plaster R. I. W. DAMP RESISTING PAINT Toothpicks 10.000. $1.75; 50.000. $7.50. Manufactured by W J. COWEE, BerUn, N. Y. Sample free. For »ale by dealers. 1 / \ f CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. ^ -- / K Kin^ Greenhouses Have imitators but they head the procession. They arc strong, yet light, in the end economical. Experience is a good teacher, and all our customers come bacic when they build again. Good results make fast friends and we have lots of them. Come once and be convinced. Send for question blank to express your requirements on. King Construction Co. Home Office and Factory: N. TONAWANDA, N. Y. Eastern Sales Office: No. 1 Madison Ave., NEW YORK. 'TOR TBE BEST RESllTS" Use a Superior Return Flue Boiler for Greenhouse Heating Superior Machine 846-848 W. Superior St., SEND FOR CATALOGUE & Boiler Works CHICAGO, ILL. To TeD AD the Good Points of Our Construction in tliia advertisement are planning any tions, itwill ,pay TRUSSQ) SASH BAR AND IRONnunE HOUSES ia impossible. If you ' rebuilding or addi- you to write ua. CONCRETE BENCH nOULDS AND GREENHOUSE APPLIANCES igii. The American Florist. 101 BIG BARGAINS in Greenhouse Boilers 2 42-in. X 10- ft, Kewanee Fire Box Boilers $175.00 6 60-in.x 16-ft. Horizontal Tub- ular Boilers 275.00 2 54-in. X 12-ft. Internal Fired Steam Boilers 226.00 3 54-in. I 12-ft. 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For sale by the trade RANDOLPH a McCL£fV BIdg EVANS' Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Catalog, Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond, Ind The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES WRm FOR FIGURES. 527 Plynoatk Place, CHICAQO Uention the American Florist when wrltino REED & KELLER, 122 W. 2Sth St., NSW YORK. FLORIST'S SUPPLIES. We Manufacture all Our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers in Olaas- ware, Pottery, Decorative Qreens and all Plorlsta' Requisites. GET OUR PRICES ON Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire Manufacturers of the Model Plant Supports for Carnations. Dahlias Golden Glow, Peonies, CbrysaDthemums. and Tomatoes. Lawn Fence, Flower Bed Guard, TrelUs. laOt BnUI^Ncno Brooklyn, n.y. Uention tic^American Florist when writing IF YOU SAW IT IN THE THE FLORIST SAY SO IN YOUR NEXT ORDER Everylliing tor the Greenlioyse Woodwork, Glass, Pipe, Boilers, Fittings, Hose, Ventilating Machinery PRICES ALWAYS RIGHT. JOHN C. MONINGER GO., m-^XlvSu, Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing Pecky Cypress Pecky Cypress is the greatest money saver discovered in years. Will last at least three times as long as any other wood for bench material. We can make immediate shipments at all times from our large stock. Ship Lap* Drop Siding, Slieatiiing, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. WRITE FOR PRICES. ADAM SCHILLO LUNIBER GO. Etewthorne and Weed Sts., CHICAGO. Tf lephnnf s: Lincoln 410gnd411 GOSHAM & CHAPLINE DDIUTCDY Close Prices on all rnirilllni Kinds of Printing Pontiac BIdg, Harrison & Dearborn Sis., Chicago 1000 Letter Heads l as a bad job." V Cyclamens. One, of the finest plants for the holi- day trade and in fact during the whole winter, is the cyclamen, for with a little manipulation the grower may have cy- clamen plants in bloom from December to March. The old-time gardener sowed his cyclamen seed in February and in order to produce large plants carried his plants through the first winter in rather small pots, keeping all the flow- ers picked off in order to induce the plant to reserve its strength and en- courage the growth of the bulb. But times have changed and so have meth- ods, and the more successful growers have found that by sowing the seed in September as large a plant can be pro- duced, and the difficulties and uncer- tainties of carrying the bulbs over a second summer in the hot dry climate of America, are obviated. The first thing necessary to be sure of having good plants is the procuring 3f' a good strain of seed. Those who raise their own seed know what they have, but those who do not do this should purchase Cyclamen persicum gi- ganteum. and if any quantity are to be raised, get seed of the separate colors. The soil in which the seed is sown should be light and friable and under no circumstances use a soil that packs down hard under frequent watering, for the seed is slow to germinate and when it starts to grow throws up a little, white bulb on the top of the ground from which the leaves start, so the soil should be light enough that the little bulb can easily break through the upper covering of soil. If obtain- able make the soil one-third leaf mould, which will guarantee, a good light soil, apd incorporate a good proportion of leaf mold in the soil throughout the plant's culture. As has been stated, the seed is slow to germinate and some- times very uneven. They are very hard and many growers soak the seed in tepid water for 24 hours before plant- ing, hut care must be taken not to let them become dry again afte.r being once well wet through. With the soil and seed ready it is better to sow in flats. Fill the flats with the prepared soil to within about an inch of the top and plant the seed in rows about one-half an inch apart. This is much to be preferred to broad- cast sowing, for no matter what meth- ofls are pursued it is impossible to have the seed all start at the same time and sfJacing between the seeds will give ample room for the plants to grow un- til all the seed has germinated. If planted broadcast some of the seeds will be so close together that the soil will have to be disturbed in order to transplant them before all the seed has grown enough to stand this disturbance, and beside, if properly spaced, the small plants can be, grown for consider- able time in the seed boxes, in fact. A FINE CYCLAMEN FOR CHRISTMAS TRADE. they can frequently be left in the seed fiats until early winter. After the seed is sown sift on a covering of fine soil about one-eighth of an inch deep, be- ing sure to cover all the seed well, so that there will be no danger of its drying out. During the warm weather it is better to place, a light of glass over the top of the box until the plants begin to grow to prevent evaporation. The boxes should be placed in a warm, moist house and during the bright, sunny, warm days a paper or other shade should be laid on the, glass. In four to five weeks the little white bulbs will be seen pushing through the soil, when the shade should be removed, but the glass had better be left un until the foliage begins to grow. During the early winter, depending greatl.v on when the seed was sown and the growth they make, the young plants will have to be transplanted. Just as soon as they begin to crowd or the foliage begins to touch, trans-, plant to other flats about two inches apart. By this time the plant will have quite a bunch of roots and these should be disturbed as little as possible. Another transplanting will be necessary during late winter or early spring, hut the plants are still better off in flats than in pots. At this time, if preferred, the plants can be set about three inches apart on benches filled with good soil. In April the. plants should be large enough to be potted in 4-inch pots. They will be growing very rapidly now and in four or five weeks can be shifted to 0-inch pots and placed in a frame outside covered with lath frames. Here they can re.main until September or October. Those that are to be flow- ered at Christmas are better brought into the houses in September, but those that are to be in bloom during the winter can be left out much longer, de- pending upon the weather, and being covered with glass sashes. When the plants are placed in the C-inch pots be sure and give them ample drainage. No plant- suffers quicker from blocked drainage than the cyclamen, and it is better to have them plunged in ashes during the summer than in soil, for there is less danger of angleworms in ashes than in soil and the.se worms will block up the drainage in the pot. When brought into the houses many of the plants will require a shift into 7-inch pots, which should be large enough to assure of carrying a fine crop- of flowers. Hive the plants plenty of air and a temperature of about 50° after the weather becomes settled. If tlie buds are not setting well on the holiday stock by the latter part of October the heat may be raised a little up to 5.5° so as to be sure to have them in bloom at that season. After being brought into the houses they should \ be frequently fumigated, for if attacked by thrips or aphis they are quickly spoiled. These insects should be kept down during the early stages for after the plants begin to flower they will igir. The American Florist. 113 A LARGE SPECIMEN CYCLAMEN. / not stand heavy smoking, and spray- ing or standing among tobacco stems must be resorted to after this period of growth. When it is desired to raise seed the best plants should be selected and set one side and hand pollination is nec- essary in order to secure the setting of the seed. The method usuall.\- followed is when the fiower is in full bloom to place the thumb nail under it and gently tap it with the other hand and the pollen will drop on the nail. Then rub the pistil which extends beyond the anthers with the pollen. After eight or ten flowers have been pollinated the remaining blooms should be remove.d and the plant placed in a hou.se where the atmosphere is not too moist. When the seed is nearly ripe the seed pod must be watched carefully. The stem, which has been very stiff and rigid, will become, soft and the pod open and the seed will drop out. As soon as the seed pod begins to show signs of open- ing it should be picked at once and, placed in a dry place where the seed can be taken out. There is no plant that blooms during the winter that the grower can sell with more assurance of its being satis- factory than the cyclamen. fiT it does ^well in nine cases of ten in residences and if given the proper amount of care will bloom for a long period md be a source of great pleasure. There is nothing diiBcuIt in their cultui- and if a good strain of seed is obtain.'! and the plants given proper care successful re- sults are assured. Fragrant Cyclamens. By means of repeated hybridizations of cyclamens which possessed a vary- ing fragrance, a race has been pro- duced by Vallerand of Asnieres, which possess an agreeable fragrance, says the Revue Horticole. The first flowers to attain this charm were the red with carmine eye, but during the last five years, the fringed, double, Papilio and Jobert varieties have been obtained with this added advantage of perfume, varying but always agreeable. Blue Hydrangeas. The most serviceable substance to induce a blue coloration in the flowers of Hydrangea hortensia is ammonia alum. The fact that some gardeners have obtained unsatisfactory results is, perhaps, due to not applying this sub- stance in a proper manner. Writing in Moller's Deutsche Gartner-Zeitung (No. 23, 1911). W. Titze, who claims to have produced uniformly good re- sults, recommends watering the plants copiously twice a week with a solution of ammonia alum at the strength of one-half ounce to one gallon of water. The plants must not be grown in full sun, or the blue color, though deeper, is apt to be blotchy. It is desirable to water with this solution in autumn un- til, the plants pass into the resting stage. THE DAHLIA. Top-Dressing Dahlias. Dahlia growing on a small scale af- fords the greatest pleasure as well as the best results. How many times a small grower will complain that he has no show with the big grower. It is all a matter of knowledge skilfully used, and all things being equal, the small grower can get better results, because he can give individual attention to his plants. For the same reason amateurs have, or should have, better results than professionals. Nowhere, however, is a lack of knowledge more disastrous than in top-dressing plants. How many times is nitrate of soda used to the detri- ment of plants or flowers? Nitrate of soda is one of the most active ele- ments of plant food and should be used sparingly on dahlias. Use bone and potash is my advice to amateurs and beginners as the best fertilizer for dahlias. A short, stocky. close- jointed plant, that has been normally grown will pass unharmed through a hot. dry season that will harden and singe the foliage of a large, rapidly grown plant, or will withstand heavy storms that would lay the large, soft plant flat. With us top-dressing is all impor- tant. We sow rye and broadcast ma- nure on all the poor or light places only. If the season is wet, we culti- vate deeply, to make the growth less rapid, and pinch out the main plants to cause them to branch. As we grow for cut flowers and roots, we top dress with a mixture of one part of nitrate of soda, two parts muriate or sulphate of potash and four parts bone meal. This is applied between the rows and thoroughly cultivated in. This is ap- plied in August and not only gives a crop of high-grade flowers for Septem- ber and October, hut insures the high- est quality of roots for the following season. The above system is radically wrong according to some of the high- est authorities. However, let us stop and consider that climatic conditions in America are different from Europe or Central and South America. Thor- ough cultivation and disbudding will carry a dahlia through the dryest sea- son in pretty good condition, and as the long, cool nights come, the top dressing made available by each shower or rain, will develop such a crop of blooms as to astonish the old line growers. Of the culture of dah- lias at the Peacock Dahlia Farms, Ed- win Lonsdale in The American Flori.st issue of October 11, 1902, page 374, wrote : "Those who expect to see dahlias growing in rich soil of a loamy nature, which are six to eight feet high, will be disappointed, for in Acto, with fields of sand to grow in, the dahlias are quite dwarf in com- parison. The dahlias here, of course, grow in height somewhat according to the time they are planted. In one part of the farm that had been planted the first week in September many did not appear to be more than a foot high and most of those in the main planta- tions were from two and a half to four feet high. Mr. Peacock stated that they use little or no barnyard manure, but for plant food concen- trated fertilizers are used, and they 114 The American Florist. Aug. 12, are not applied until after the plants show well above ground and are then broadcasted and cultivated In. When mention was made that the plants are growing in nothing but a bed of sand — yes, sand, apparently, that a bricklayer or stonemason or plasterer would not hesitate to use in any of their respect- ive operations— nor would a propa- gator demur ^t using it in which to root any or all kinds of cuttings— Mr. Peacock said that there is a clay sub- soil." With us in America, it is more a question of moisture, than fertility, hence the idea is to keep the plants low so as to shade the soil around the base and avoid the necessity of stak- ing, also to avoid evaporation, which is far greater with large than small plants. Then the application of a top dressing toward the end of hot weather will give us not only the finest flowers, but fatten up the roots for the following season. Any kind of manure or fertilizer can be used for top dressing with good results, and it is always better to under than over- feed. Our mixture as mentioned above we apply at the rate of 500 pounds per acre, with a second application on any "poor spots. This mixture is equal to one-half ton of regular fertilizer. When advised to use nitrate of soda, don't forget to add bone and potash; it will enhance the color and keeping qualities. It is, of course, according to the point of view. Do you want plants or flowers? Do you just want flowers or the highest quality of flowers? Much also depends on the variety, but a good rule to follow is to give a top dressing in August and if flowers get smaller a second top dressing in September. Use any commercial fertilizer, manure, or fertilizing material at hand and apply all over the gromid — not simply close to the plant. Laurence k. Peacock. Raising: Dahlias From Seed. The dahlias I have originated have all been accidental seedlings, and with two exceptions, were from seeds col- lected from a choice collection of va- rieties indiscriminately; but I have raised several sorts that have taken a leading position. My first batch of seedlings, says W. F. Bassett in the Dahlia News, came from about fifty seeds from a semi-double cactus, W. T. Abery, introduced by J. C. Vaughan. From these I raised forty-five plants, among them, American Flag and Fern- leaved Beauty, introduced by H. A. Dreer Co., and Harlequin, introduced by W, Atlee Burpee & Co. This variety I have previously named "The Brownie," and I think the name Harlequin very inappropriate. Frank L. Bassett, which, all points con- sidered, I think is the best of my seedlings, probably came from seed of Claribel. Black Diamond came from seed of Black Prince, a well-known large decorative semi-double variety. Eloise, Olympia, Progress, Pendant. Gettysburg and Gaillardio, the latter single, are among those that originated with me and still hold a prominent place in many leading catalogues. Most of these were sold to and introduced by L,. K. Peacock; and to show how circumstances sometimes change the appearance of dahlias, when I sold Olympia I had only one plant of it. and that was not larger than a good-sized pompon and was only selected for its good form and coloring; and when I saw it in bloom, the next year in the Atco grounds, as a very large flower, I did not recognize it. Blue Oban origin- ated with me as a sport from Oban, and Perlhilde occurred as a sport from Kriemhilde simultaneously with me and with David Herbert & Son at Atco. In 1S97 I selected about thirty from my field of Perlhilde that were pure white; but about half of some hun- dreds grown from these reverted back to the Perlhilde color, and for this rea- son I have not offered it as White- hilde. as I had intended to do. The Jack Rose came from a field where Storm King and Frank L. Bassett had been hybridized, and the appearance of the flowers would indicate that these were its parents, although the seed was self-sown and therefore nothing positive is known. For the last few years I have been raising dahlias es- pecially for cutting and have not al- lowed them to produce seed; but last year I procured seed from a western firm, as Burbank's seed, more than four-fifths of which were small and THE GLADIOLUS. ^^5 Specimen Cyclamen Plant. imperfect and did not germinate at all, and those that did were wholly worth- less. I fully believe in scientific work; but I intend to plant certain varieties to- gether to secure accidental crosses this season, and think I will stand about as good a chance of success as in buying seeds claimed to have been hybridized. The Soap Nut. In a recent number of the Scientific American K. Moulie. Jacksonville, Fla., has an account of a wonderful soap- bearing tree said to have originated from seeds brought from China by missionaries twenty-seven years ago. Mr, Moulie believes that the soap-nut industry may be made to pay in Flo- rida and the warmer parts of the south and offers seeds free to those who wish to experiment in the matter. The botanical relationships of the soap-nut are not indicated but in this connection it may be noted tliat soap- trees are not unknown, even in this country, states the American Botanist. In fact, we have two native species, one of which, Sapindus acuminata, grows as far north as Arkansas. Many other soap trees belong to the genus Sapindus. Sapindus utilis has long been cultivated in Northern Africa for its soapy qualities, and the Chinese have another species, S. mucorossi, valued in the same way. It is possibly this latter species that has found favor in Florida. Still another species. S. saponaria. grows wild in the American tropics. Cultural Notes. Only a few days remain before the second annual exhibition of the Amer- ican Gladiolus Society takes place at Baltimore and notwitlistanding dis- couraging reports of damaging drouths from many parts of the country, I be- lieve that our exhibition will surpass the splendid show that was made at Rochester last year. The growers that have kept the cultivator busy during the dry spell will be able to brin.sj some good spikes of flowers to Baltimore. We have had practically no rain for two months at Orange, Mass., the first good rain coming July. 'H, and an- other good one July li'A but we kept the soil stirred twice a week and are now cutting as fine flowers as we have ever seen. The judicious application of the solu- tion of formalin on scabby bulbs has resulted in giving us the healthiest plants we could wish from such stock. The extreme hot weather forced some varieties 'into bloom a week earlier than we ever had them before, and a few days before they began to flower the buds scorched as though they were held over a blaze of fire. It was surprising to see how the rain brought them around again. It is generally be- lieved that cutting the spike when the lirst two or three flowers open will re- sult in producing a stronger bulb that will give a better spike oi flowers the next year. We tooli this for granted for several years; but have been doing a little experimenting for the past three years, and find that nearly all bulbs that we have grown for seed give a spike of flowers equal to those from which the flowers were cut. We have received some rare species of gladiolus bulbs from the Transvaal. These were sent us by a well known collector of botanical specimens, George Thorncroft. Barberton, who has discovered many lare plants, including gladiolus and a rare pink cyrtanlhus, which has been given his name by the authorities of the Royal Botanic Gar- dens, Kew. Mr. Thorncroft has also sent us some bulbs of a new cyrtan- thus with umbels of pure white flow- ars. A pot of a few bulbs are as beautiful as freesias. They flower around Barberton in May and June and multiply enormously from offsets. They grow in South Africa at an alti- tude of 5,000 feet, but the frosts there are not severe, so we do not j'et know whether they are hardy enough to plant out in the fall here. Returning to the gladiolus, Mr. Thorncroft tells us that there is a new species which is very beautiful, the finest one they have, that flowers in December. It is a large flowering variety; color, old gold, splashed with red. Many of these species are inter- esting; but of little use in breeding for garden sorts. L. Merton Gage. Napekville, III.— Jacob Rohr, ot this place, died August S. Burlington, Ia.— Joseph Bock, the well known florist, died Monday after- noon, August 7. Davenport, Ia.— John T. Temple hardly expects to greet old friends at Baltimore, having a hospital operation on hand this week. ' igii. The American Florist. 115 THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted bvUiobt. Kift, Philadelphia, Pa. Bridal Bouijuets. The- shower bouquet is still the most popular of all arrangements for the bridal ceremony and all the skill of the IJest designers in the country has been exerted in making beautiful this necessary feature of the wedding. Lily of the valley and orchids are the gen- erally chosen flowers, yet sweet peas and sometimes roses are used. It Is not necessary that the bouquet form be adhered to too closely, for many are now making these of the shower alone, with no bouquet arrangement for the hand, a large, well arranged knot of silk gauze ribbon being tied where the bouquet is often arranged and the flowers falling from it in a graceful spray. The spray which we illustrate was lately carried by a bride at a fashionable wedding and was made of lily of the valley and gardenias ar- ranged with the gauzy ribbon draped behind them, and was a most beauti- ful and effective arrangement. Floral Arrangements at the Convention. Naturally every one attending the annual convention is deeply interested in the art of designing and what is called "making up," and it has always been a puzzle to us why the retail florists of the locality surrounding the place of meeting, or for that matter, those of the country in general, do not take advantage of this splendid opportunity to show their ability, and in this practical way show the gen- eral public their worthiness, assure their out-of-town florist friends de- pendable qualities in executing tele- graphic orders, and in numerous ways doing immense good to the "cause" in general. There can be no doubt about it at all that a creditable display of the re- tailers' art can be made the nmst in- teresting and attractive part of any exhibition. 'Tis only too true, rind more's the pity, that little or no in- ducements are offered to the retailers and in many cases, too, the narrow- eyed, prohibitive rules or other reasons are invoked to destroy any possible intent to exhibit by the retailers, all of which is particularly lamentable. These annual trade exhibits may be distinct- ly and appreciably interesting to those who arrange them, but even a boiler or a bale of sticks can be so arranged as to appear more attractive and ap- pliances can lose none of their quali- ties by their being applied. The ever ready thought and hackneyed argu- ment that most all flowers and plants are beautiful and need no other asset is merely child prattle when the com- mercial side is considered, and the vast majority, if not all, growers are retailers when the opportunity occurs. Therefore the uses to which the sea- sonable flowers and certain grades of the same can be put, the best way to arrange them, the adaptability and color effects, the importance of variety or of seldom grown stock, the superi- ority of that which is obtainable and the opportunities for that which is not, are all of vast importance to every person attending the convention. Then there is the general public who are not slow to appreciate the beautiful. On behalf of the other side it may be truthfully advanced that the retailers as a class are the most indifferent, trade. There is, alas, too much truth the most jealous connected with the | on both sides. Arrogance and bitter 116 The American Florist. Av, j^. arguments will always be on the morgue side of any business. The live retailer will do well to grasp the splen- did opportunity given to him by these annual convention shows; even if he has to pay for space, what better mode Mlg'nonette In the Garden. Among the attractions of the open garden, one of tlie best is a bed of mignonette. In one large garden I had charge of for many years I had to cover the surface of some large rose- 1 1 1 1 r ? P ■ ■ ■ ^1 H ^1 mS, j£ 1^ ^^H ^H 11 H H H W^ w ^ ^H ^H ri 'iM ^v ^^ k m .. '^^H I^^H ^^H ^^^- ''.''"".•■■'"' a! > 1 ■ ^ iiff'' JL^ 1 a ^HKj fl H ^^^^p ' ' '■ .l^^ ^H ^H 1 ■ ^^^1 ^^H ^^^^■'iii iut so rapidly, and the decorators say they are easier to handle and there is no breakage. Mr. Heacock says they now get the tu.hs from six inches up to twelve and over, in carloail lots. All the stock is from seed sown on the place as in this way they are certain that the plants are healthy, as every stage of growth is closely watched and given the necessary pot room to keep them on the go while young and then grown in the tubs into coniliinatioiis or single specimens, Kentia Belmore- ana and K, Fosteriana are the standard Ferns are also a feature here, Neph- rolepis Bostoniensis and Scottii, the old reliables, being the leaders, at cer- tain seasons the extra large Bostons are much in demand. The last few years cibotiums have been taken up and like everything else, are well done, there being many handsome specimens of saleable size here and they are all over the place. Mr. Heacock is an economist and believes that if he can make a fern grow where none grew be- fore he has added that much to the efficiency of the establishment. The cibotiums may, in this respect, be great money gainers, as they are grown over the palms without any detriment, the small ones are strung to the rafters, where they have all the light, air and room required to make them stocky. When large enough, they are given tubs, and then stand on pedestals among and over the palms, where they are Hnished. As seen here, it is the ideal fern for the house or the decor- ator. Orchids are also grown in large quantities, the illustration show^s a house containing twelve thousand cat- tleyas in ' !K)'s. or say about 20 years ago. and show much more of tlie capa- bilities of this palm than did those .same imported specimens. There is hut one other phoenix that is as grace- ful as P. Roebelinii. and that is P. ru- picola, but the latter is so much larger in growth and takes longer to reach a perfect shape tliat it cannot take the place of its younger and dwarfer cou- sin. Both these phoenix are good out- door plants in summer, especially when they can be placed in the shade, or partial shade of some trees and so located that they may readily be reached by the hose twice a day in bright weather, for an abundant water supply must always be provided for the outdoor palms. Cocos Weddeliana is still a prime fa- vorite for ferneries, and is rapidly find- ing a market when well grown in larger sizes. A good start with the- seedling plants of cocos helps greatly in the production of healthy stock, and with this in view those growers who are most successful with this palm find it pays to plant the seeds singly in small pots instead of sowing them in pans or flats, from the fact that there is less disturbance of the roots by this method. The tap roots of seed- ling cocos are e.xtremely brittle and are frequently broken in tlie operation of potting off. and the broken ones are the first to show unhealthy growth. But the small cocos have not a clear field as centre plants for ferneries at the present day. for thousands of small Kentia Belnioreana are used for the same purpose, and shapely little plants of the latter species are eminently sat- isfactory for such use. The kentias that are intended for ferneries should be given plenty of light and spaced out to some extent on the bench, a plant of short, stocky growth and reg- ular shape being tlie aim of the grower in this case, and if specially good stock is desired, some care should be given to the selection of the plants, for all seedling kentias do not grow alike, some of them sliowing a long- stemmed habit from the first. W. H. TAPLIN. Rubber From Milkweed. Several families of plants, including the dogbanes ( Apocynaceae I, the spurges ( Euphorljiaceae i and the milkweeds ( Asclepidaceae i pretty gen- erally possess a milky juice called latex. In many instances this latex contains rubber, and a large share of the commercial product comes from tropical trees and vines belonging to these families, states the American Botanist. Even some of our temper- ate region plants produce rubber, but this is usually of such inferior quality and occurs in such minute quantities that it is never likely to appear in market. The fact that the rubber ex- ists, however, is of interest. Recently some investigations have been carried on with the common milkweed ( Ascle- pias syriaca ) and a note in the Ohio Naturalist records that it is a rubber producer though the rubber is not of a high grade. Besides the rubber, the latex from this plant contains sugar, mineral matter and resin. About two- or three per cent of rubber is yielded' by the latex. HOUSE OF CROTONS AT ROBERT CRAIG CO.S, PHILADELPHIA. PA. igll. The American Florist. 123 Society of American Florists. liKCISTItATION OF BKOONIA. Public- notice is hereby given that S. A. Anderson, -1411 Main street. Buf- falo, N. Y., offers for registration the begonia described lielow. Any person objectins to the registration or to the use of the proposed name, is requested to communicate with the secretary at once. Failing to receive objection to the resislration, the same will be made three weeks from this dale. ceive dues which have not been paid for the current year. Also contribu- tions to the Dorner memorial fund. Considerable more funds are needed for this memorial, and every member who has not already contributed, is urged to do so at once. A. F. J. B.MH. Secy. Western Dahlia and Gladiolus Society. A new trade association was organ- ized under the above title at the Hotel call for the meeting is signed by E. T. Barnes. Spencer. Ind.; W. K. Fletcher, Des Moines. la.; H. W. Koerner. X. L. Crawford. E. S. Thompson and W. AA'. Woollen Indianapolis. Ind. It is proposed to hold an exhibition about September 1. either in Chicago or Indianapolis. The officers of the new organization are : E. T. Barnes, president; H. W. Koerner. vice-presi- dent: E. S. Thompson, secretary; W. K. Fletcher, treasurer; Chas. E. Park- er. E. E. Stewart and A. E. Kunderd. executive committee. The initiation fee is %\. annual dues %\. NEW FICUS, NO. 4.9:0, AT ROBERT CRAIG CO. S. PHILADELPHIA. PA. DESCEIPTIOX. Betty Anderson. — An improvement on the Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. The yellow center is twice the size of that of the regular Gloire de Lorraine; it is self-branching: has five petals in the flower instead of four; it thiows twice as many flowers as the Lorraine. H. B. DORXER. Sec'v. Ladles' Society of American Florists. The members of the Ladies' Society of American Florists will receive at Hotel Belvedere Thursday evening, August 17, from 8:30 to 11 :00 o'clock. Tickets will be issued from the sec- retary's desk. Exhibition Hall, Tues- day, August I."). The President, Mrs. Phillips, requests all memljers to call there. Please wear your badge pin. The annual busine=-s meeting of the Ladies' Society of American Florists will be held at Hotel Belvedere "Wednesday morning. August 10. at 1II;.''>0 o'clock. Business of importance will come up at this time, and mem- bers are urged to be present. Mrs. Cn.\s. H. M.^yxard, Sec'y. Amsrlcan Carnation Society. There will be a meeting of the board of directors at the Convention hall in Baltimore at 0 :00 a. m. Thursday. August 17. All members of the society who happen to be in at- tendance at the S. A. F. convention are invited to attend. There will be business of vital importance to come before this meeting, and a large at- tendance is desired. The secretary will be in attendance at the S. A. F. convention, arriving in Baltimore on Auguth H'>. ready to re- Sherman. Chicago. August o. there be- ing six growers of gladioli or dahlias, or both, in attendance as follows : N. L. Crawford, La Grange, O. ; Chas. E. Parker. Chicago: H. W. Koerner. Mil- waukee. W^is. ; E. S. Thompson. Benton Harbor. Mich.; E. E. Stewart. Rives Junction. Mich.: A. E. Kunderd. Goshen. Ind. Tlie object of the meeting was to liring the growers together for pleasure and profit and to consult as to the best methods of growing as well as the proper handling of their products. The American Rose Socieiy at Baltimore. A meeting of the executive commit- tee of the American Rose Society was held at Traendly & Schejick's store. New York, with President Adolph Farenwald of Roslyn. Pa., presiding. The particular matter considered was the payment of prizes aw^arded at the National Flower Show in Boston. There had been a difference of opinion regarding the construction of the reso- lution passed at Rochester. N. Y., relative to the amount of money that was to be paid to the National Flower Show committee, and until this had been .settled the prizes had been held in abeyance. Vice-president Philip Breitmeyer advised. "I am in favor of a settlement rather than have any ill- feeling, especially with the men who worked so hard to make the recent show a success. I should say pay up and forget. Let us go ahead with unity and kindliness . and do better in the future." The members of the execu- tive committee who were unable to at- tend sent proxies, and the sense of all was the same as that so admirably ex- pressed by Mr. Breitmeyer. A formal motion was passed as fol- lows: "That the treasurer of the American Rose Society pay to the or- der of the National Flower Show^ com- mittee the sum of .$537, being the amount called for by the National Flower Show committee in full settle- ment of all premiums due for awards made at the spring exhibition in Bos- ton, March, lilll." Treasurer May. upon receiving the action of the meet- ing, drew the check for .$.537 and for- warded it to E. Allan Peirce. treasurer CROTON EDWIN LONSDALE AT ROBERT CRAIG CO S, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 124 The American Florist. Aug. 12> of the National Flower Show commit- tee, and after paying this there is left in the treasury of the American Rose Society a larger sum than has ever been there before at this time of year. At the coming convention in Balti- more, it is planned to have a meeting of the American Rose Society, with as large an attendance as possible on Thursday, August 17, and at that time the questions of naming the date of the next annual exhibition to be held in Detroit and the holding of that show jointly with the American Carnation Society, will be brought up. The rose show in Boston was the most attrac- tive of all the fine things placed on exhibition to the masses of people who were there, and at Detroit there would be every opportunity to exhibit to both the people of the United States and Roses are more regular in supply and are sold cheaply. Carnations are still to be had but the stock is very poor and but little called for, the blooms being very small. Gladioli are plenti- ful and some extra fine spikes are to be had. Asters are much better, some fairly good stock can be had and it sells at low prices. Cosmos has made its appearance and finds ready sale, sweet peas are a little scarce and short-stemmed, phlox is in good supply and sells fairly well. Greens of all kinds are plentiful. CONVENTION NOTES. Kverything is now in readiness for the convention and the members of the S. A. F. will receive a hearty wel- come when they arrive and during their stay. There will be a continual round of pleasure until they depart. Nothing has been left imdone to make this one of the greatest conventions the. S. A. F. ever held. The whole assistance you rendered in bringing the matters pertaining to the conven- tion to such a successful condition as we find them today. -\lthough you may not have been actively engaged on any of the committees, yet your en- thusiastic interest and hearty support ha\'e rendere I t: e wurk oi tne <•_,!.■. ait- tee comparatively easy, and what might have been a tiresome duty has proven to be a very happy privilege, for the reason that there has been no fault-finding on the part of anyone, in fact, every member of the club, almost to a man, has striven with might and main to make this the greatest con- vention the S. A. F. has ever held, and from present appearances and the re- ports coming in from all sections of the country, no previous convention of the society will approach this one of I'.lll at Baltimore. This has not been accomplished by any one individual. or even by se\-eral. but by the co-onera- tion of a united society, which deter- OUTING OF THE ST. LOUIS FLORISTS CLUB AT RAMONA PARK, JULY, 20. 191L Canada and we want a good reci- procity show from everybody, and also everyone who can help to put forth their best efforts to make it a success. Benj.\siin H.\mmond, Secy. Baltimore. liU.SINE.SS DULL. Business the last week has been ex- ceedingly dull and during the month of July there was little demand for Ikuv- ers, with exception of funeral work and some little business done in stock plant line. Stock is arriving more plentiful but moves slowly and is not up to the average. The past heavy rains have played havoc with outside stock. city is taking an active interest and a hearty welcome awaits all who come. Work has already started on the great convention hall and buildings are be- ing decorated. The trip on Chesapeake bay will be enjoyed and be one of the things to remember for it is one of the finest sails to be had anywhere. For the sporting part of 'the convention the alleys have all been put in thorough order and the prizes are w-orth the effort to win. President Graham has issued the following letter to the mem- bers of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club : "As we are now fast approaching the I'n:. I ii\\>r(| wh'cb we faced twelve months ago, it is the desire of your president to express to you personally the very high regard he has for the mined long ago. to make this the "best ever," and I heartily congratulate you on your success. Now for the last grand rally. On Monday next, August 7, at 8 p. m., there will be a special meeting of the club to make final arrangements for the convention at which time all infor- mation pertaining to badges, tickets of admission, etc., to the several func- tions of the week will be given. I hope every member of the club will be pres- ent at this meeting and that you will assist in this by being sure to be pres- ent yourself. Hoping to see you on the above men- tioned evening and also to have the pleasure of shaking hands with you, I am. Sincerely yours, RonERT L. GB.\HAJi, President. OUTING OF THE OMAHA FLORISTS CLUB AT COURTLAND BEACH. JULY 87, 1811 jgir. The American Florist. 12J> .XOTKS. All the local growers are somewhat short ot indoor stock this season, espe- cially of chrysanthemums and carna- tion plants, and it is feared that it will be impossible to procure enough stock. One of our growers had a new house of carnations planted and the glass not being set the heavy storm of a week ago washed the entire lot away, doing great damage. J. L. T. OBITUARY. Walter B. May. Walter U. ilay. formerly a success- ful gardener of Hartford. Conn., died at the Hartford hospital July 30, aged 70 years. He was born in England and was gardener for a while at the Royal Botanic Gardens. Kew. He came to Hartford 33 years ago and became gardener for James J. Goodwin and while here was a winner of many prizes at various shows. Two 3'ears ago he retired from active work. He was a member of the Masonic frater- nity and the Connecticut Horticultural Society. He is survived by a widow and a brother. Theodore May, of Lon- don. The funeral was held August 1. Edward PlcNally. Edward McNally, one of the older florists connected with the trade of Louisville. Ky., died at his home, at Anchorage, August 1, from a complica- tion of diseases, after an illness of many months, aged 64 years. He was born in Dublin, Ireland, and came to America in 1866. Forty years ago he purchased property in Anchorage and being well versed in horticulture commenced the growing of plants and vegetables, and the site which he se- lected has now become valuable. He is survived by a widow, two sons, S. W. and Edward L. McNally, and two daughters, Mrs. F. W. Taylor and Mrs. J. W. Coleman, all of Louisville. The funeral services were held at St. John's Church at 3 p. m., August 3. August Sunderbruch. Cincinnati's oldest and most respect- ed florist, August Sunderbruch, peace- fuUv passed away on Tuesday. August 2. at 6 p. m. in his eighty-second year. Mr. Sunderbruch was born May 26. 1830, at Marl. Hanover, Germany. At the age of 15 he started to serve his apprenticeship in the profession which he followed throughout his business career. In 1849 he forsook his native land and sought the opportunities of- fered within our shores, coming direct- ly to Cincinnati after his landing in New York. His first employment here was as a teacher of botany in the old Wesleyan Female College, located then on College street but now in the heart of the business district. The following year he undertook the laying out of the estate of Reuben Resor in Clifton. One of the drives which he planned and executed is now a city thorough- fare and one of the most beautiful in that suburb. While engaged in this work his wedding with Miss Dorothy Klanke was solemnized. Of this union there were ten children, three of whom. William and Albert Sunder- bruch and Mrs. Louis Helwig of Chi- cago, still survive. Having eompleted the task for the Resor's he went to work for Mr. McAvoy, who had a nursery establishment where Eden Park now stands, called The Garden of Eden. Recognizing an excellent ' opportunity in the florist business he purchased land in Corry\ille and erected greenhouses and the business he there established is still running today. In 1874 his wife di-d. twelve years later he married Mrs, Christina Zeidler, who .survives him. In 1S'.HI Mr. .Sunderbruch retired from active business and turned over the green- house plant and the store on Fourth avenue to the firm of A. Sunderbruch's Sons. August Sunderbruch, in his success- ful business career, has won the love and respect of all with whom he came in contact. His methods were always those that were fair and above board and won him wide friendship. His whole conduct in the profession in which he was a pioneer in Cincinnati was such as to make others engaged in it now feel that by his departure thev have suffered a great loss. O. H. H. New York Bowlers. The expected match between the New York and Astoria bowlers did not ignite on Friday night. It is to flMHH app la^^^^BI' ^ jBE 1 im ^aB»ip~-*^ flU ^i^^B^B-> '^ 'i^HB! ■HH^H ■J(W|^ "^- jj nji^Lnn^H ^^^<< '^^B^^M ^J>yV ^J i^uflf • -^-^ HHIhii^ ^Wirl' ^^Ki^'^^^^^^^^^^^^K ' ^~ '^ Q The Late August Sunderbruch. happen with other cannonading on the club's alleys at "Thums." Broadway and Thirty-first street, August 11. A large gathering of try-outs and rooters are sure to attend, as these wil! be the last maneuvers before the battle at Baltimore. Regrets were expressed that F. R. Pierson was imable to at- tend and present the new balls he so generously offered to those of the club whose averages were the highest for the games the past season. The balls were won by Chadwick. C. W. Scott, J. Manda. Shaw and Kakuda. They are beauties of jet black mineralite and are highly prized by the winners. Two of them were used Friday night and won the highest scores. If they do as good at Baltimore the New York club will need a trunk for prizes. Some of the boys were in good shape on this occasion until Shaw started to read Chadwick's "orange blossoms" to Kakuda. If this is repeated on some of the rivals at Baltimore it iniirhc help out in the right way. The re- corded scores were : J. Mand.a..l88 100 176 Ch.ldwick. .210 222 171 C. Scott. ..132 153 146 Kakuda ..154 162 184 Shaw 111136 115 Beriv 111144 ... J. Young.. 140 139 115 Nugent ...117 128 ... Holt lis 155 140 Donlan ....114 120 109 Capt. Chadwick says it will be im- possible to name New York's team until the lineup occurs at Baltimore. All are confident, however, and with P. R. Pierson's good luck balls to act as niggers in the wood piles on the allej^s there's sure to be something doing down south. In the matter of -.storia and Flatbush. they being in -New York City prohibits them from being represented bj' teams, as only one team from each city is permitted to compete, but there being a good number of prizes offered for individual bowlers all are gi\en a chance for fancy calisthenics or record scores, so leave rheumatics and grounches at home and whoop her up. Trade Exhibitors at Baltimore. Space for trade exhibits at the Bal- timore convention of the Society of American Florists, August 1.5-18, was. taken as follows August 5 : .\dvance Co., Richmond, Ind. .Imeiicau Auxiliary Heating Co., 0 Beacon street, Boston, Mass. -\phiuc Mfg. Co.. Madison. N. J. Chas. D. Ball, Holmesburg, Philadelphia, Pa. Lemuel Ball, Wlssinoming, Philadelphia, Pa. Baltimore Souvenir Co., Baltimore, Md. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1129 Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa. Wm. J. Boas & Co., 1042 Ridse avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. Bobbink & Atkins, Hufhertord. X. J. J. Bolgiano & Son, Light and Pratt streets, Baltimore, Md. John Lewis Childs, Floral Park. X. y. Cleveland Florists* Exchange, 606 Huron road,. Cleveland, O. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Wilmer Cope & Bro., Lincoln Universltv, Pa. -irthur Cowee, Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. Y. Robert Craig Co., Market aud 49th streets, Philadelphia, Pa. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut street, Philadelphia, Pa. Morton McI. Dukehart. ' Baltimore, Md. Chas. Eble. 121 Baronne street, New Orleans, La. Edwards Folding Box Co., 2" Xorth Sixth street, Philadelphia, Pa. Honry Eichholz, Waynesboro, Pa. W. H. Elversou Pottery Co., New Brighton, Foley Mfg. Co., Western avenue and 26th. street, Chicago. Geo. M. Garland Co., Des Plaines, 111. Gibllo & Co., 105 Broad street. Dtica, N. T. Griffith & Turner Co., 205 Xorth Paca streets Baltimore, Md. J. G. Harrison & Sons, Berlin, Md. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. X. H. Hews & Co.. Inc., Cambridge, Mass. Ilitchlngs & Co., Elizabeth. N. J. Hubert Bulb Co., Portsmouth, Va. J. B. Hutchinson, Haddonfleld, N. J. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, N. Y. Johnston Heating Co., 131 East 26th street. New York. Jones, the Holly Wreath Man. Milton. Del. King Construction Co., Xorth Tonawanda,. X. Y. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 440 West Erie street,. Chicago. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. Fred Lapp, Rossville, Md. Lord & Burnham Co., Irvington-on-Hudson,. X. Y. Lord's Frostproof Plant Box Co., 433 Security Bank building, Minneapolis. Minn. McFarland Publicity Service, Harrisburg, Pa. Means & Thatcher, 6-8 Custom House street. Boston, Mass. Henry F. Michell Co., 514 Market street, Pliiladelphia, Pa. Wm. Moll. 1664 Columbia road, Cleveland, O. .John C. Moninger Co., 902 Blackhawk street, Chicago. Morehead Mfg. Co., Detroit, Mich. Isaac H. Moss. Govanstown. Baltimore, Md. Jos. G. Xeidinger, 1513 Germantown avenue> Philadelphia, Pa. S. S. Pennoek-Meehan Co., 1608 Ludlow street, Philadelphia, Pa. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, X. Y. Plant & Land Food Co., 210 Garrison Lane, Baltimore. Md. Reed & Keller, 122 West 25th street, New York. Revere Rubber Co., 59 Reade street. New York. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. X. J. Roseville Pottery Co., Zanesville, O. .Schloss Bros., 542 Broadway, New York. Shaw Fern Co., Pittsfield. Mass. .Ktorrs & Harrison Co., Painesville. O. Stumpp & Walter Co., 50 Barclay street, Xew York. Thomsen Chemical Co., P. O. Box 31, Balti- more, Md. B. Hammond Tracy. Wenham, Mass. United States Radiator Corporation. Baltf- more. Md. Vaughan's Seed Store, 31 West Randolph street, Chicago. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Wertheimer Bros., 565 Broadway, New York. J. J. Williams, 193 Mohawk street, Dtlca, N. Y. O. F. Zurn Co., Broad street and Lehigh, avenue, Philadelphia, Pn. 126 The American Florist. Auo-. o 12 The American Florist IS8-. I'WENTV Sixth Yeah IVU Suhscriptioo. Uoited States and Mexico. $1.00 a year- Caoada. $2.00: Europe aod Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted onlyfromthosein the trade. When seodine us change of address always send the old address attbe same time. .•\dvertisine rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier If possible) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility lor the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 84 PAGES WITH COVERS CONTENTS. rioiist. 13i). A 9. Seelier. ONE Thp trade of Baltimore 105 — A veteran's reminiscences lO/i Winter prices of coal at li'ailing centl'es 108 Baltimore picmeers and tiorists (portraits). 107-109 New York Botanical Garden 110 Ureeuhouse maintenance and output Ill Views of Baltimore (illus.) 110 111 C.vclamen (illus. ) 11^ Fragrant cyclamen 113 Blue hvdrangeas lis The dahlia 113 — Top-dressing dahlias 113 — Raising dahlias from seed 114 The soap nut 114 The gladiolus 114 — Cultural notes 114 The retail trade 11-t — Bridal bouquets (illus. i 11.^ — Floral arrangements at conventions 115 Mignonette in the garden 11(1 Orchid notes (illus. ) 117 — Orchids in August 117 — Growing phalaniopsis 11^ W. A. Hastings (porlraiti 118 The perennial 118 — Native plants 118 The Joseph Heacock Co. (illus.) 119 The Robert Craig Co. (illus. l 119 The violet ". 120 — Violet culture 120 — Violets in frames 121 Florists' palms 122 — Summer cultin-e 122 Societ.v of American Florists 12^ Ladies* Society of American Florists 123 American (tarnation Societ.v 123 Western Dahlia and Gladiolus Society 123 American Rose Society at Baltimore 123 Baltimore 124 Obituary , 123 — .\ngnst Sunde'-lH-ncli (portrait) '•''^ —Edward McNally 125 —Walter B. May 125 Trade exhibitors at Baltimore 125 American Gladiolus Society 126 Our convention number cover 12(5 Boston 128 Pittsburg 128 Chicago 130 Visitors at Western Springs 137 (^hicago Florists' Chib 138 St. Louis 138 Philadelpbia 139 New Yorl! .- 140 Cleveland 14" The seed trade lo4 — Puget Soimd eabba.ge 154 — Michigan seed crops 154 Cincinnati 154 Washington ''5'^ Lenox Hovticiiltnral Society 158 Market rarri"'iers 100 — Growine lettuce 100 — Comnanion ci-oiTping 1(^0 — Small pots for forcing strawberries VO Tb" nu'sevv trade 102 — The persimmon 102 — Wild ."rapevincs 102 Patrick Foy ( pm-troit ) 102 Notes of the Chicago coal trade 171 C.'iBN.lTloN men will now pay a good stiff price for that opium antidote. CHAIRMAN PiERSON of the National Flower Show Cominittee will present a report at the Baltimore convention showing a dividend of 10 per cent to the guarantors and a surplus of $l..">IXi in favor of the society. It is practically impossible to stand- ardize such a changing quantity as the ouality of flowers. The first grade Monday inay be second Tuesday and the first ciuality stock of Podunk may find no rating in Chicago. "O purple 1 il's! O sunny vales! Horizon dimmed by haze. Orchards ripening in the sun. — (J golden August days!" Japanese fern balls of elephant and monkey shapes brought high prices for a time in England, liut now tliere is no more monkey business for them. IMMORTELLE buyers may be surprised to hear that French reports of this crop indicate about 20 per cent of an average one and that they will be further handicapped by treasury deci- sion which puts the United States duty on this item up to (50 per cent for the colored and 2."; per cent for the natural. American Gladiolus Society. The following additional prize is offered for the annual exhibition of the American Gladiolus Society to be held at Baltimore. August 1.5-18 : Class 10. — Amateurs. For the most harmonious and beautiful arrange- ment of cut gladioli not less than .jO spikes, nuinber of colors and quality to count. .$10.00. Offered by Mrs. Francis King. The judging of the competitive ex- hibits will begin at 0 o'clock a. m. Wednesday. August ](!. and all ex- hibits must be staged by that time. All letters or communications after August 11 should be addressed to Fifth Regiment Arinory, Baltimore, Md. L. Mertox Gage. .Secy. Our Convention Number Cover. Our Baltimore Convention Number cover design is a composite plate rep- resenting several sections of Baltimore. In the foreground, situated in one of the public squares of the city. North Washington Square, is an equestrian statue of General John Eager Howard, one of the revolutionary heroes of the State, a general of the American army who commanded in several severe bat- tles of that memoralJle contest for the liberty of tlie States, the never-to-be- forgotten troops of the "Maryland Line." distinguished throughout the struggle for their intrepid bravery and .soldierly qualities and fought with spirit from Boston to the Cowpens. This statue, by one of the most eminent sculptors of France, is of heroic size, and has been mucli praised as a work of art. It was presented to the city by patriotic citizens to com- meiTiorate a soldier, a statesman and a patriot. General Howard, who was governor of the State, Secretary of War under Washington's administra- tion, and an intimate friend of that great leader. To the right is the Mansion House of Clifton Park. This building was the former home of Johns Hopkins, the eminent merchant of Baltimore who left his great fortune for the establish- inent of the Johns Hopkins University and the hospital which bears the same name, and both of which are consid- ered amongst the most important and well equipped institutions in the world of their respective classes for the dif- fusion of learning and the investiga- tion of science, and for the treatment of disease and the highest training of pliysicians and surgeons. Mr. Hop- kins's home has come into the posses- sion of the city and forms one of the chain of public pleasure grounds sur- rounding it — from the high hills to the water front. It is much frequented \>y the people of the city, who find rest and comfort in the shady groves and emerald lawns. In the lower left-hand corner are to be seen the pina(Mes of one of the many fine churches for which Baltimore is noted, of every faith and architecture. It is the Mount Vernon Methodist Episcopal Church, a structure of strilving design and ample proportions, giving accommoda- tions for a large congregation, and by its select site and magnificent fit- tings attracting and providing for one of the iTiost wealthy ecclesiastical as- semblages of tlie city. It is just under the monument to Washington, the first column erected to commemorate the Father of his Country, and a shaft e.\- tolled for its dignity and simplicity. Across the waters of the harbor, which is an ample one, may be seen the restored business sections of the city which succumbed to the great fire of 1!»04. when the losses are said to have aggregated something like .$12.5.- (HMI.OIIO. These new structures are of tlie most modern types and represent every advance which has been made in the construction of skyscraping and fireproof buildings, and which, by their effectiveness for business pur- poses, fine architectural features, solidity and good taste, put Baltimore in the front ranli of American cities, physically. A section of the plate con- veys some idea of the immense fleet of "bay craft" which contribute to the commerce of Baltimore. These are vessels of light draft and great speed, which cover the whole area of the lovely Chesapeake, enter every inlet and sound, and bring info market the almost illimitable products of this great salt water sea. in the millions of bushels of the succulent oyster, the myriads of crabs, soft and hard, and the fruits, melons, berries, tubers, etc.. which are indigenous to its tribu- tary soils and which make up an as- semblage and variety of edibles not to be surpassed or equalled, it is boasted, by any other part in the world, and the total value, commercially, of which is so great that to estimate it in figures would almost stagger belief. Convention Noies. John L. Parker, of Birmingham, Ala., and A. B. Lambert, of Atlanta, Ga.. will join the Cincinnati delega- tion for Baltimore. Five Montgomery. Ala., members of the trade will go to Baltimore from Savannah by boat. An Up-to-Date Business. "How much of the business of the world nowadays is done by telephoning and telegraphing! We do everything by wire." "Yes, and there is one trade where they even use it for sending their goods!" "What do you mean'.'" "Don't florists wire their flowers?" — Baltimore American. Baltimore Hotels. The following are the principal Bal- timore hotels, with rates : Hotel Belvedere — Headquarters. Room without balli. oju- person. .i52.(l(l to $2.50 i Room without batli. two persons.. S.lH) to 3 5(1 Room without bath, two persons, twin beds.$4.0ii Uoom with bath, one person J.'f.oo and up Room with bath, two persons 4.0U and up Room with bath, two persons, twin beds ^ . . 5.00 and up Hotel Rennert, Rnnni wirhont batb, one person $1.50 U'«(n without batb. two persons, .$2. !iO to ShIsp Room with bath, one person 2.00 to 2.50 Roo[n with bath, two in-rsons.. .'150 to 5"(M Hotel Stafford, Room without bath, one [lerson $2.00 Room without bath, two persons tniii bc'ls $3.00 to $3.50 Room witli batb. one person ,3.00 to 5.00 Rrom witii b.itli. two persons..,. 4.00 to 5 0(1 Twin beds 5.00 to 7.00 H. B. DORNEK. Sec'y. igii. The American Florist. 127 Mcetlngfs Next Week. Baltimore, Md., August Id, 10:30 p. m. — La- dlf's' Society of Amerlcau Florists, llotel Belvl- Jere. Baltimore, Md., August 16, 3:30 p. m., and August 17, 8 a. m. — Ameriau Gladiolus Society, rifth Rt'iilincnt Armory. Baltimore, Md., August 14, 8 p. m. — Gardeu- or«' and Florists' Club of Baltliiidrc. Florists' iOxL-bau^t' hall. St. Paul and Friinklin streets. Baltimore, Md., August 15-18. — Society of American Florists. Fifth Rejrinient Armory. Chicago, August 15-18. — Railway Gardening Associallon. Kaiserhof hotel. Clark street, be- tween Jackson boulevard and Van Bureu street. Cincinnati, 0., August 14, 8 p. m. — Cincin- nati Florists' Society, Jabez Elliott Flower Mar- ket. Cleveland, 0.. August 14, 7:30 p. ra.— Cleve- land Florists' Club, Progress hall, 2610 Detroit avenue. Lake Geneva, Wis., August 19, 8 p. m. — Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Association, News building. New Orleans, La., August 13, 2 p. m. — Gar- deners* Mutual Protective Association, IIS Ex- change alley. New Orleans, La., August 17, 8 p. m, — New Orleans Horticultural Society, Kolbs hall, 127 St. Charles avenue. One Gent Per Word, Cash with Adv. ror Plant AdTS,. See Ready Reference Section. Whert answers are to be malted from thli office. •ocloielOceDti extra to cover oostaee. etc Sitaation Wanted— As florist, workiof? fore- man: German, married with 21 years experiecce in all branches; south or middle state preferred. Ch. HAMMfiRAN. Covini too, Ga. Situation Wantca—uardeoer seeks situation: English; t^tal abstainer;' thoroughly practical in its branches; 17 years' references from two east situations, first class mushroom grower, etc. Kev -<75. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Young lady of several years' experience in wholesale and retail flower store desires position in Detroit about Oct. 1st: first-class rt terences; state salary. Key 47S care American Florist. Situalion Wanted- Bn practica emwerof cut flowers, pot plants, propagating, forcing, land- scape gardening, and greenhouse construction; German, married, age 34. State wages and par- ticulars. Address Oscar Werxh;. R. K. 3. Starkweather N. D. Situation Wantei-Good sober, steady and industtious party wishes to secure a «ituation as salesman or decorator in retail florist store or as gardener or grower on private or commercial pUce. Sixteen years of expenerice rn all branches of the Horist trade. Can furniBh the best of refereooes from pa't employers. State wages when writing. Key 480 American Florist- Help Wanted— At once, a first class gardener and florist lor a good sized private place, which is in good condition at this time. Address, giving particulars to John Dupee. Oconomowoc. Wis. Help Wanted— A young man who is ihoroughly experienced in the retail flcrists' trade; a good permanent position to right man; references required. Apply Wrights' Fluwer Shop. 224 West Fourth bt.. Los Anp-l^s Calif. Help Wanted— 10 five salesmen ihorougbly acquainted with the florist, nursery and teed trade: must have Al references; apply by letter only, stating qualifications in first communication Key 463, oare American Florist. For Sale— Florist busincES. estabhshed eight years: ^ocd business location; will stll on acccuDt of sickness. Key 477. care American Florist. For Sale — Four thousand feet of glass, three houses, very cheap; good chance for a young: man with moderate means. Edgar East£Rd.a.v. Nokomia. III. For Sale — Une Furman heater, seven sections, serial 3957. size 308. gocd conditicn: one Furman heater, six sections, serial !40I. si^e 307; needs one new section. Strouts' Biddeford. Me. For Sale— Up-to dat<_- greenhouse property; 3 acres. 3 nice houses, hot water heat, grand trade. in and out of city; population 8 5C0: big bargain ▼ if taken soon; must sell on account ol ill health. Key 473. care American Florist. For Sale— At a bargain, property 26x112. in- cluding old establislied florist's business; gocd income properly; owner moving to California; will make a big sacrifice for a quick sale. Fo'* particulars address F. C, Strlvy, 1575 Clybourn Ave.. Chicago. For Sale— Florist's business; about 15 OCO feet o) gless: Bteam heated, stocked acd in full running order; good chance for good all around greenhouseman. with $2 000 capital. For par- ticulars address Florist. Box 11,>. Oakvillo. Ontario. For Sale— Two greenhouses, well stocked with Boston ferns and pot plants, one 20x125 feet and the other l6x20 feet; also a hoi water boiler, three years old. and a large boiler in shed 20x24 feet; office 16x20 feet in connection: good location for retail trade; for further particulars call on or write. Aug. Koeble 4228 N.40tb Ave. Chicago. 111. ForSftle— On account of the death of owner. I offer for sale ei'r,'bt greenhouses, good two story lOroom dwelling. gor>d barn and new Kroeschell hot water system. Cny water, 7 acres of good ground in the city limits at the entrance to cem- etery in Xenia Ohio. Has always been a money maker; business established thirty-three years. We want to sell i-t. Xenia is a city of 10.000 people, with only one other liorist. Write JOHX W. PRUGH. The Real Eatate Man. .Xenia Ohio. For Rent-On five yrar lease 12.000 feet of glass, houseand barn: long established business; might S'-'ll on installments or terms. Address J. L.. 36 W, 73rd St.. Chicago. For Sale or Rent— An old established retail florist store in Chicago. located on Wrightwood, Sheffield and Lincoln Aves. Greenhouse in connection. For further particulars call on or write ]. T. Helbok, 9U Wrightwood Ave.. Chicago. 111. Spencer Heater No. 18 steam or hot water, 4,000 to 6,000 feet radiation; used one week; at $100.00 less than cost. RIDGE LAWN CEMETERY, Buffalo, Y. WANTED First-class florist and decorator. Good appearance and up-to-date man can secure steady position. Good salary. j^^i;-; Address Key 48 1 , SS care American Florist Erie City 50-li.p. Economic Boiler No bricking necessary, suited for steam or hot water, and in good condition, for .$100 00, f. o. b. Buffalo, Also one same make, 16h. p,, $35.00. WERICK BROS. CO., Buffalo, N. Y. WANTED. Two experienced rose and carnation growers to take charge of sections; per- manent positions to right party; state experience, wages expected and refer- ences. J. F. WILCOX A SONS, Council BluHs. Iowa. WaDted-SeedsmaD Who has had some experience in callinE ob country trade and capable of workmg in the iiouse when road worli is done. Four months of the year road work, balance of Ihe time in th« house. Key 440, care American Florist. The annual meeting of The Florists* Hail Association will be held at the The Fifth Regi- ment Armory, Baltimore, Md., on Thursday Aug. 17, 1911 at 9:30 a.m. JOHN G. ESLER, Secy. NEW YORK SALESMEN We need men who are familiar with the green- house trade in and around New York. State age, experience and salary. Address Boilers,"' American Florist NOTIGK ^— OF STOCKHOLDERS MEETING CHICAGO, .July 13, 1911. Stockliolders of the American Florist Company You are hereby notified that the animal meeting of the stockholders of the American Florist Com- pany will be lield in the Hotel Belvidere, Charles and Chase Streets. Baltimore. Md., Wednesday, August 16, 1911. at 3 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of electing directors and officers for the ensuing term and for the transaction of such other busi ness as may come before the meeting. J. C. VAUGH.^N. Fres. M. BARKER' Sec'y. The Best Color Chart For Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen. ^ Erfurt, Germany, May 9, 1911. American Florkt Co., Chicago, U. S. A., Dear Sirs:— If 30U have any copies left of the comparative color plate compiled by F, Schuyler Mathews, I shall be obliged it you will send me one, my copy having somehow got mislaid and I do not like to be without this excellent little production. Yours truly, Ernst Senary. V Published and For Sale by the American Florist Co., Price One Dollar, Postpaid. 440 S. Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. J 128 The American Florist. Aug. 12 Boston. GALAX REPORTED SCARCE. There is yet an apparent dullness in the market, but there is no glut as there is not much coming in. Asters. since the rains, have recuperated somewhat, but they are still a shadow to what thev might have been, and they are the most plentiful class of stock received. Carnations are gone and many of the growers are replant- ing again. Roses from young plants are coming in, Killarney, both white and pink, Mrs. Aaron Ward and Rich- mond, but they lack the vitality yet to make a good showing. They quickly open if left long out of the ice chest. Lily of the valley is still good. Gypso- philla can be had in quantity and lilies are very good. Galax leaves are re- ported as getting scarce and have ad- vanced in price. NOTE.S. J. T. Butterworth of South Framing- ham has some of the finest Cattleya Harrisonii that we have yet seen. His cypripediums are good. Mr. Butter- worth is the recognized orchid special- ist in New England. His stock has been increasing each year. Very few shows pass that some trophy does not reach Framingham. His son, George W., is spending his vacation at Cotuit, Mass., enjoying the ocean breezes. All interests center on the conven- tion. Mr. Hastings says that he ex- pects a large delegation. Unlike the New York delegation's punch, we understand that distilled water will be carried on the train by the Boston delegation. Every bottle will be seal- ed and plainly labeled. And the bard of Philadelphia has again spoken in a sermon impromptu. He has to drag Aberdeen, religion and the A. P. A. into the mixup, and the sermon is about locality and cabbage. "When George breaks loose he says something, sometimes a gem. The greenhouses formerly owned by W. S. Phelps at Framingham and later leased to LeMoine Bros., have been sold at auction and are to be torn down. The land has been bought by a syndicate and is, we understand, to be cut up into house lots. Carnation growers have commenced planting earlier than usual. The plants have not made the growth of former years, but are stockier and will start quicker and make stronger growth later on, than soft planted stock. Henry M. Robinson & Co. report good business, especially in their supply . line. H. M. Robinson has gone to his summer home in Green Harbor. Joe Margolis of this firm has gone on a fishing trip to Moosehead Lake, Wm. R. Nicholson, Framingham, has his carnations all planted. Nelson Johnston of the same town is nearly finished and James Wheeler, Natick, has finished planting his carnations. Welch Bros, are busy with orders and report a good business. P. Welch and Edward are at Old Orchard while David is at the store, having returned from his trip across the water. The famous east wind has again reached Boston and Boston is the best summer resort on earth. Mac. Pittsburg. BUSINESS FLAT. The flower market is very flat at present. Business has almost entirely disappeared. There is also a decided change in the stock coining in; it is arriving by the car load. American Beauties are finding practically no sale at all, the extreme heat is greatly affecting the quality of them. The minute the lid is taken off the box they open up and away they go like bal- loons, so what blooms do not find sale on arrival day go by the ash man the next day. j ^, ^ Qeorge Cotsonas& Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens # FaDCy and Dagger | Ferns. Bronze and Green Galax. Holly. Leucothoe Sprays. Princess Pine, Etc.. Delivered to all parts of United States and Canada 127W. 28tllSt., bet.6tb&7thAves.. Upui Viirk Telephone 1202 Madison Sauare. "*" ""■ We Are Now Booking Orders for Southern Wild Smilax Shipment commencing Sept. 1st. Natural and IV/IO^QI?^ Perpetuated Sheet IVlv-^OOHiO E. A. BEAV£N, Evergreen, Ala. IMBER THK FIRST We will resume shipments oi Southern Wild Smilax Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everjithlng in Southern Evergreens. EVERGREEN, ALA. Moss and Peat For Sale in lots of One Bale to a Car Load. For prices, etc. write Van Nate & Bahr, »«'n"'/'^' BASEBALL GAMES. The McCallum Co. nine played the Zeiger Co., the champions of the flor- ists' league, and defeated them 11 to 2. The lineup was as follows : Mc- Callum Co.— Cain, 3b; Neigh, 2b; Mar- tin, ss; Daires, lb; Potter, If; McCal- lum, rf; Holleran, ct; Kelly, p; Spitz- ner, c. The Zeiger Co. — Ackerman, ss; But, lb: Treager, cf; Aldrige, 2b; Jack- son. 3b: Dasclibach, p; Gerbe, c; Menke, If; Graves, rf. The score by innings : Innings 1 2 3 4 5 6 R. H. E. McCallum Co 3 0 4 4 0 0—11 14 3 The Zciser Co 0 1 1 0 0 0—2 3 4 NOTES. John Madden, manager of Randolph & McClements' Pennsylvania avenue store, is spending two weeks at Con- neaut, sailing and fishing, and Joe Elicke is passing his vacation camp- ing in the wilds of old Virginia. Geo. Brennaman. formerly a Pitts- burg florist, was killed in an accident while riding in his automobile last week. Joseph Thomas, Greensburg, was a business caller today. He states busi- ness is dead up his way. Jack Frampton, of the Zeiger Co., Highland avenue, is taking a quiet rest at his home at Clarion. M. Kronis. Union Station florist, has gone to Mt. Clements for a two months' stay. J. ^ It will destroy all plant sucking and soft bodied insects. $2 50 per Gallon. $1.00 per Quart. A fungicide which will des- troy mildew, rust, bench rot and other fungus, $2.00 per Gallon. 75c per Quart. The merits of these products have already been so thoroughly exploited that they require no further comment. A Trial Will Convince You. For Sale by Seedsmen. SQUITO-RID The misquito repellent which repels misquitos. An expert experimenting on the New Jersey marshes for the extermination of the pest writes: "This liniment I found to be excellent, so much so that I would not be without it. Previ- ously I had been using Citronella but with poor results. It has a pleasant smell, not so sticky as Citronella and keeps the 'pests' away from >ou." 25c per Bottle. For sale by druggists, or we will send postpaid to any address on receipt of remittance. What Next? Watch! Our representatives will be at the S. A. F. c^- O. H. Conven- tion to discuss agencies with dealers. Our exhibit will be found at the entrance to the meeting hall leading from the exhibition floor. Visit us there. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madison, N. J. igii. The American Florist. 129 THE OUTPUT of the Sixty Growers Who Comprise this Associafion And Represeat Over Two Million Feet of Glass Long Distance Phone Randolf 5449 PRICE LIST: American Beauties. Ptrdo/ Extra long $3 01 36inch 2 50 24-30 inch. ' 2 00 15 18-inch 1 50 12inch 1 00 Short stems per toil, $4 00 to 6 00 Kalserin, Khea Reid, Maryland. Per 100 Extra lone select $8 00 Good medium length $5 00 to 6 00 Good short 2 ( 0 to 3 00 Killarney, Richmond, White Killarney and Perles. per loo Extralone $8 00 Good medium lenstb $4 i"0 to 6 00 Good short length 2 OJ to 3 00 Carnations. per ico Extrafancy $3 00 Good $150 2 00 Sort out door 1 00 Per 100 HARRISII $10 00 to $12 50 Auratum 10 00 to 12 50 Rubrum 409t5 6 00 Daisies, Shasta 1 00 to 150 Coreo[>sls 50to 75 Galllardias 1 00 Uly of the Valley 3 CO to 4 00 Gladioli fancy 6 00 to 8 00 Common 4 OJ to 6 00 Asters, Fancy 4 00 Short 1 50to 2 00 Adiantum ICO to 150 Asparagus Sprays 3 OJ Strings SOtoi.Oceach Sprengeri 3 00 Ferns .p.rlOOD $1 50 Galsx, Green and Bronze. per 1000, 150 SmUax perdoz.. 2 00 Write or Phone We Arc Ready to fill yourOorders for Beauties, Kaiserin, Rhea Reid, Ny Maryland, Killarney, White Killar- ney, Richmond and Perle Roses; Carnations, Lilies, Daisies, Coreop- sis, Gaillardias, Valley, Gladiolus, Asters, Rubrums and Auratums* A Complete Line of Ferns and PALMS, fine healthy stock The Chicago Flower Growers' Association OTTO W. FRESE, General Manager 176 N. Michigan Ave., CHICAGO 130 The American Florist. Aug. 12, Fine Crop Jnst Coining On. Also Good Crop of PINK KIUARNEY. We are now cutting our first crop of Mrs. Aaron Ward, the beautiful Eastern Rose We Grow all the Stock we Sell and Guarantee it to be Strictly Fresh. PRICE LIST AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz Extra long $2 50 30-in...: 2 00 24-in :..-. 1 60 18-in 1 00 8 to 12-in 75 Short stems Per 100 4 00 Kaiserin, Rhea Reld, Maryland Per 100 Extra long select $8 00 Good Medium length $5 00 to 6 00 Good Short 3 00 to 4 00 Killarney, While Killarney, and Perle. Per 100 Extra long $6 CO to $ 8 00 Good medium length $4 00 to 5 00 Good short length 3 00 Asters, all colors, Select Red, White and Pink HARRISII L[LIES CARNATIONS Per 100 13 00 per doz, 1 26 to 1 50 " 10 00 Lily Of the Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Gladioli 6 00 to hi 00 Adiantum 1 00 to 1 50 Asparagus Sprays 3 00 to 4 00 Ferns, Eastern, per 1000, ^l 50 20 Galax, Green per 1000 125 15 Bronze per 1000 125 16 Smilax per doz. 2 00 $2 00 to $5 00 per 100. Mre. Aaron Ward, Medium, $1.00 to $r,.00 per 100, Short, $2.00 to $3.00 per lOO. Our Selection of Roses in lots of 500 at the rate of $25.00 per 1000. BASSETT & WASHBURN, Office and Store: 131 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, Illinois. Chicago. A QUIET WEEK. The trade during the last week has been very quiet, in the opinion of many of the dealers tlie quietest week that they liave experienced for a long period, some saying that the week's sales were tlie lowest they have ever had. Stock is increasing in quantity and also in quality and variety, and with the limited demand has accumu- lated, and the counters at the whole- sale stores are well laden with better stock than could be procured all through the month of July. Roses are in much better supply, and there are American Beauties of good quality to supply all the calls. The teas and hybrid teas are being received, in larger quantity and there is a great supply of short-stemmed roses, the young stock now beginning to bloom quite freely. The new crop of carnations is also beginning to come in but the stems are short, yet the flowers are much better than those that were re- ceived after the torrid spell of weather. Gladioli are in great supply and large vases of splendid spile Baltimore con- vention : George Asmus and wife, J. C. Vaughan and wife, Chas. W. McKellar and wife, W. N. Rudd and daughter, M. Barker, H. E. Philpott, N. J. Rupp, P. J. Foley, John Zech, Mathias Mann, Peter Olsem, A. T. Pyfer, H. C. Gar- land, Fred Lautenschlager, James Cur- ran, C. Turner, Wm. Wolff, Otto Kueh- nel, Victor Bergmann, W. L. Palinsky, Isaac Cassidy, Sam Pearce and C. C. PoUworth and wife of Milwaukee. Samuel J. Pearce does not believe in allowing the houses to stand empty during the summer, tlie benches all being full of a splendid growing stock. Lilium giganteum can be seen in all stages, benches here with the tips just showing above ground and others just in bloom and many benches with the plants between these stages. Thou- sands of poinsettias are in fine shape i and three houses are full of plants In the best possible condition. Tim Matchen, the popular young manager at the Peter Reinberg store, has returned from a most enjoyable visit at Portage, Wis. Mr. Matchen says that the fishing was good but it didn't compare with the long drives through picturesque Kilbourne, Bara- boo and other neighboring cities. Probably these drives reminded the popular young manager of rides he used to take some years ago. Fred Sperry says that the shipping trade has been fairly good with Vaughan & Sperry, but that local trade was very quiet. Among the large ship- ments that this firm is receiving was noticed a quantity of Maman Crochet roses which were in splendid condi- tion. Mr. Sperry is greatly Impressed with this variety and says that it is an ideal summer rose. CURRENT PRICE LIST Short Roses, SI 5.00 per 1000. (Our Selection] AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per Doz. Lont: . specials , . . $3 00 3binih 2 SO 30iQCti 2 to 24 iacli.. ; 1 50 8to20inch ICO Shore Per 100. $4 00 $6 00 Per 100 KILLARNEY, Special $ S CO Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short $2 OOto 3 00 RICHMOND, Stccial 8 00 Farcy 6 00 Mtdium 400 Short, ... 52 OOto 3 00 WHITE KILLARNEY, Special 8 (0 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short $2 OOto 3 00 PRINCE DE BULGARIE 4 00 to 10 OO MRS. AARON WARD 2 OOto 6 00 MY MARYLAND, Special 8 03 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short $2 OOto 3 00 PERLE 200to 6 00 fattlfyas Per doz.. $4 00 to 6 01 CAKNATIONS, Fancy white acd led 3 00 Fancy 2 CO HarrisUtilies JlSOperdoz 10 CO Valley $3 00 to 4 00 Daisies. Shasta 150 to 2 CO Gladlolos :00to 6 00 Water Lilies ... 2 00 Asters 1 00 to 2 00 •' extrafancy . 4 00 to 6 00 PlDmosusSpra5s, Sprengeri 3 00 Plumosus Strings, e.\tra long per string. 60c Galax per 1000, $1 25 Ferns perlCOO. 150 Adiantum Croweanum i 00 Poehlmann Bros. Co. 32-34-36 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Lode Distance Phone Randolph 35 zgir. The American Florist. 131 Good Crop of AM. BEAUTIES Splendidly Grown With Good Color, Foliage and Stem. We Have the Finest Beauties in the Market. 1 %^ 4t-i:>^^/':.£^^^ K.""rV f ' %*l^^^^^#iil«iffl^ ^';^%^ 'I^^m. ., ."'itf-**J'.«*f-T- ^'^0ff 1 We Have the Finest Killarneys in the Market. CURRENT PRICE LIST— Subject to change without notice. BEAUTIES Per doz. Bxtra Select |2 50 36-inch stem 2 00 30-inch stem 1 60 24-inch stem 1 26 20-inch stem :.... 1 00 16-inch stem 76 12-inch stem 50 Per 100 KUlarney, select $ $ 4 00 medium $ 2 00 to 3 00 White KlUarney, select 4 00 medium 2 00 to 3 00 Per 100 Richmond, select 4 00 medium 2 00 to 3 00 Carnations, fancy 3 00 good 2 00 Easter Lilies, medium 10 00 long 12 00 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Ferns 1 60 Sprengeri and Asparagus Sprays 50 All Green Goods at market rates. ROSES, our selection, - $3.00 per 1O0 WIETOR BROS. 162N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. 18. The American Florist. Aug. 12, SOURCE OF SUPPLY Anything and Everything IN SEASONABLE CUT FLOWERS ^ Budlong's EBlue Ribbon Valley. or THE BEST QUALITY Beauties,! My Maryland, Kaiserin, Pink Killarney, White Killarney, Richmonds, Pedes, Special Care Given to Out- Valley, Asters, Gladioli, Carnations, Harrisii, Auratums, Daisies, of-town Orders. We Smilax, Asparagus, Adiantum, Sprengeri, Galax, Ferns, LeucothcE, Solicit Trial Orders, ^ Budlong's EBlue Ribbon Valley. J. A. BUDLONG ROSES, VAILEY and CARNATIONS A Specialty 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO WHOLESALE 6R0WER0F CIT FLOWERS Zech & Mann are. offering a fine grade of American Beauty, Killarney and My Maryland roses as well as a good grade of asters and gladioli. This hustling firm h.a§ added a few more growers to their list and will be in better position than ever to take care of their ever increasing trade. Both John Zech and Mathias Mann will go to the convention and if the senior member of the firm is in as good health as he was when he accompanied the bowling team to Milwaukee, the local delegation can rest assured that they will have a most enjoyable time. Will somebody please see to it that he does not lose his bowling ball? E. E. Pieser, the "Peony King," left Monday, August 7, to look over the land in the copper country in upper Michigan with the intention of pur- chasing several acres for peony grow- ing purposes. From the copper coun- try he will journey across the border to Port Arthur where his brother Arthur is located and then onward to Fort Williams and Winnipeg, Can. The genial w'holesaler says if he has any loose change left when he reaches the latter city, he will visit Quebec be- fore he returns. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation is receiving large quantities of choice roses, carnations, gladioli, as- ters, sweet peas and other seasonable stock at their store on Michigan ave- nue. Manager Frese is busy ns a bee getting things in shape and in prepara- tion for a brisk fall trade. The new office is nearing completion and when finished will add materially to the looks of the store. Mrs. Horton, of the Bassett & Wash- burn force, is enjoying her vacation at St. Joseph, Mich. She is a most valu- able employe and has been with this firm for the last eighteen years. Miss Schaeffer, the efficient stenographer, also employed by this firm, has re- turned from a most enjoyable visit in Michigan. Nick Kruchten has been up with the sun for many a inorning and is now being well repaid for his labors. A visit to the greenhouses in Ravens- wood found an exceptionally fine crop of carnations just commencing to bloom. The recent rains and cool weather having improved them won- derfully. N. J. Wietbr had the pleasure of taking a ride in J. B. Wright's flying machine last Sunday, August 6, and is now undecided whether it will be an airship or a Pierce-Arrow touring car that he will purchase to make the trip to his summer home at Clear Lake. Wis. At Hoerber Bros, we noticed a good grade of gladioli, asters, Killarney and My Maryland roses. Will Hoerber, who looks after the greenhouses at Des Plaines, says that the stock is in fine condition and they will soon be cutting roses in large quantities. Phil. Schupp, the capable manager at the J. A. Budlong store, says that a reaction always occurs when the prices of flowers are high, the ' same as after a holiday, and he figures that trade will be somewhat dull until Sep- tember. Felix Schulte, of Sioux City, la., has placed an order with the John C. Mon- fnger Co. for two greenhouses 30x100 feet. He also placed an order with the Superior Machine & Boiler Works for a No. 8 boiler. Miss Violet Nelson, daughter of the well known grower of Evanston, and Walter F. Peters were married on Sunday, August 6. The best wishes of the trade are extended the happy young couple. Frank Johnson of the A. L. Randall Co., is particulary proud of the splen- did grade of asters that his firm is re- ceiving and takes great pleasure show- ing them to the customers. Peter J. Youngquist, the popular Ravenswood grower, has returned from an extended motoring tour among "The Dells" of Wisconsin. Max Ringer, looking the picture of health is back from his vacation and in again attending to his duties at Vaughan & Sperry's store. August Erickson. 3437 West Foster avenue, reports a very prosperous year, and is now busily engaged trans- planting his carnations. Ralph Keefe. Vaughan & Sperry's hustling young shipping clerk, is spending his vacation with his folks at South Haven, Mich. Miss Corbett, who performs the of- fice, duties at the Peter Reinberg store, is away on her vacation enjoying a well-earned rest. Edward Schultz, of the E. C. Amling Co.. will leave on his vacation as soon as Max H. Awizzus, the "Killarney Kid," returns. Henry Kruchten and L. Hoeckner are planning on spending their vaca- tion at W. H. Kidwell's resort at Eagle Lake. Mich. Blewitt & Prickett, proprietors of the Des Plaines Floral Co., are busy as bees with building and planting this week. A. F. Longren, E. H. Hunt's travel- ing representative is back from a suc- cessful Ohio and Michigan business trip. Miss Matilda Clemensen, daughter of the well known Railroad avenue flo- rist, has returned from her vacation. John Starrett, florist at the La Salle Hotel, is receiving treatment for rheu- matism at Mt. Clemens. Mich. Weiland & Risch have finished plant- ing their carnations and now have 50,- (X)0 plants in the houses. igii. The American Florist. 18 3 PETER REINBER6 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO LARGEST GROWER IN THE WORLD ill Take Care of All Your Orders SEND THEM ALONG AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. Extra long stems $3 00 36 inch stems 2 50 80 inch stems 2 00 24 inch stems 1 76 20 inch stems 1 50 15 inch stems 1 25 12 inch stems 75c to 1 00 Short stems 50 Per 100 Richmond ] Klllarney Select. White KiUarney My Maryland Mrs. Field $6 00 to $ 8 00 Medium 3 00 to 5 00 Select $6 00 to $ 8 00 Medium 3 00 to 6 00 Per 100 UncleJohn I Select 6 00 to 8 00 Bride (Medium 3 00 to 6 00 Ivory Sunrise Perle Roses, out selection 3 00 Carnations 150 to 2 00 Harrjsli Per doz., $1 50 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Adiantum 1 00 Asparagus, per bunch 50 Ferns, per 1000 1 50 Asters 1 00 to 2 00 View Showing a Part of Our Range, 2,000,000 Feet of Class. 184 The American Florist. A Ug. 12 "The Busiest House in Chicago" WE ARE RECEIVING AN EXTRA FINE SUPPLY OF Asters, Gladiolus, Beauties, Roses, Carnations, Sprengeri and Ferns While we are making our growers good returns, it is done so on account of clean sales. Oar prices are as low, if not lower than the majority of dealers. We waut your business, and we are sure that if you give us a trial that you will be only too glad to intrust your orders with us. J.B.Deamud Co. 160N. Wabash Ave., Long Distance Phone g> WM ■ £* M £> £\ Central 3155. l^llll^f%fJU ymmmmmmmmmmsfmmmmmmmmmmmmmmn H. C. Garland, of Des Plaines, will have charge of the Geo. M. Garland Co.'s exhibit at the Baltimore conven- tion. His firm will show a full size cross section of the Garland trussed iron frame construction, five different styles of the Garland cast iron gutters, cast iron eave plate, pipe bench fit- tings, handy truck, post forms, iron foot pieces, iron posts, pipe carriers and several other new features. Charles AVarncke, the enterprising florist of Detroit, paid this city a busi- ness and pleasure trip this week. He is planning on building several green- houses and his mission here was mainly to get figures on the same. Mr. Warncke is a heavy buyer in the local market and says that he has l)OUght flowers from Wietor Bros, for the past 20 years. The cut of roses which the Poehl- mann Bros. Co. are now receiving are of splendid quality and if the crop im- proves in the usual manner a most excellent cut of the finest quality can be looked forward to later in the sea- son. The asters which this firm are now receiving are among the finest on the market. F. E. Bonham, of Macomb, 111., was in the city this week on business and pleasure combined. He says that when the present addition of 4,500 feet of glass is completed his firm will have a total of 16,000 feet of glass devoted exclusively to the growing of carna- tions and a general line of cut flowers. The American Beauty roses that Wietor Bros, are cutting are of the best quality, with fine colored buds, luxuriant foliage and good stems. Their White Killarneys are also ar- riving in good codition and are eagerly ly sought for by the best trade. Wilder Deamud has returned from a business and pleasure trip to Min- neapolis. He says he was successful in Iwth and also accompanied back the lady friend who was one of the Headquarters for ORCHIDS and all Fancy Stock CHAS. W. NcKELLAR, 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. causes of his taking such a sudden journey. Herman Fisher, of Kalamazoo, Mich., is visiting relatives here for a week. He says the firm of H. A. Fisher Co. will occupy their new store in the Go- wil! occupy their new store in the Wol- verine state about September 15. A. T. Pyfer is performing the oflice duties at the Chicago Carnation Co.'s store while Miss Parker is away on her vacation. One of the interesting things to the visitors at the store this week is the "house that Jack built." Mrs. John Welsh is visiting with relatives in New York and Princeton, N. J. She is staying with her brother- in-law, David Welsh, who is interested in the florist business at the last named place. Carl Ickas, the industrious manager of the A. Dietsch Co., says that the new orders that his firm is receiving every day are keeping the factory run- ning at full blast and all hands are unusually busy. H. E. ScheHler, 2852 West Chicago avenue, reports outside of a little funeral work business is dull. To keep busy he is making preparations to contend with Jack Frost this winter. Charles Carlson, 10515 Throop street, has enjoyed an unusual good run of trade this season. He is now busy attending to minor repairs in and about his establishment. H. W. Rogers, of the Weiland & Risch force, spent Sunday, August G, with his wife and son who are visit- ing relatives in Pentwater, Mich. Henry Wietor and C. A. AUes are enjoying a trip through Port Wash- ington, Sheboygan and other Wiscon- sin cities along Lake Michigan. Mrs. Gillam, the able manager of the Belmont Floral Co., has returned from a two-weeks' trip visiting rela- tives in the Gopher State. George Reinberg has enlarged his heating system and is now offering some good boilers for sale at reason- able prices. H. E. Philpott expects to return from Winnipeg in time to accompany the local delegation to the convention at Baltimore. A. Vanderpoel. of the Douglas Bou- levard Floral Co., is devoting his time to painting and otherwise renovating his store. August Lange and wife and Master Lange have returned from a most en- joyable outing in the Rocky moun- tains. L. W. Scherer, the accommodating young janitor of the Atlas building, was married on Saturday, August 5. Kennicott Bros. Co., received their first shipment of Golden Glow chrys- anthemums on August 5. J. B. Deamud and wife are spend- ing a few days at their farm in Caro, Mich. F. G. Mueller, 329 East Thirty-fifth street, is kept busy supplying an ever increasing demand for cut flowers. /inch I 00 to 1 25 S to 12 in;li 7"> ROSES Per 100 Specials $8 00 to $10 00 Richmond %\ 00 to $6 00 Killarney 3 00 to 6 00 Maman Cochet 3 00 to 6 00 My Maryland 3 00 to 6 00 Brides 3 00 to 6 00 MHid 3 to to 6 no Roses, our selection $3 00 MISCELLANEOUS Asters, fane 3 00 to 4 00 cnninioii 1 00 to 2 (IIJ Carnalions, common ....; 2 00 to 3 00 Per 100 Gladioli, Augusta $2 00 to $3 00 America 3 qq Mrs, F. King 3 00 to 4 00 " Assorted, not named 2 00 Daisies, small 7,5 Shasta 1 50 to 2 00 Harrisii Lilies 12 50 Rubrum Lilies 4 00 to 6 00 Auratum Lilies g 00 to 10 00 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Sweet Peas 50 to 100 Adiantum 75 to 1 00 Asparagus Strings each, "jHc to 60c Asparagus Bunches each, 25c to 50c Spr«ngeri Bunches each, 25c to 35c Smilax per doz., %\ 50 Galax per 1(00, 1 26 Ferns.... per lOOO, 150 20 Subject to cliaiii^c without notice. ' Store open 7:,'iO a.m loop, m. during .■iigiiM. Sundays and holidays close at noon . Vaughan & Sperry Lon^ Distance Ptione Central 2571 161 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago 136 The American Florist. Aug. 12, Don't Be Afraid to Ordie Your Cut Flowers of IJ§. We are receiving such a large supply of good roses, carnations, lilies, asters, gladiolus and other seasonable stock that we can properly fill each and every order. We are in a better position than ever with the stock from our new growers that we have just added to our list to fill the wants of both our local and out-of-town customers. If you are not on our list of satisfied customers, give us a trial order and we will show you how pleasant and profitable it is to deal with the old rehable firm of Wholesale Florists, "•"fsrifoTrn'rA'SUvT'- CHICAGO. We Want Your Business WE HAVE THE GOODS H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. FRESH CUT VALLEY O. .^. ICUE^H:^, Wholesale Florist, A complete line of Wire Designs. 1122 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Geo. H« Angermueller Wholesale Florist, 1324 Pine St, ST. LOUS, MO. Our Prices Always Right. Example: CANE STICKS SPHAGNUM! MOSS ( Clean Stock i 4 ft. to (i ft 40c per 100; $3.00 per lOW 1 barrel or more $1.10 26 bands or more .fO.SB 6ft.toS»ft 60cperl00; 5.00 per ICOO 5 barrels or more 1.00 60 barrels or more 80 (500 at 1000 rate.) 10 barrels or more 90 100 barrel.s or more 76 Ail Other Supplies at Bottom Prices. Get Our Price List. igii. The American Florist. 137 Cut Flowers I E. H. HUNT FOR ALL OCCASIONS. FLORISTS* SUPPLIES TOO. SEND FOR PRICE LIST. 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO KEilCOn BROS. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER& 163 165 N. W&bash Ave L. D. Phone Central 466. Chicago Wt will have a>.7thlDi; Id the line of CUT FLOWERS and GREENS that yon may want if anybody has it. at Chtcaso market prices on day of shipment. John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave,, CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. Miss Myrtle Wulburn of the Alpha Floral Comiiany. of Kansas City, Mo., has returned to her home after a most delightful visit with friends in Austin. Miss Walburn feels that she is very much indebted to John Poehlmann, Jr., for escorting her through the mam- moth greenhouse plant at Morton Grove and entertaining her at luncheon at the Wayside Inn. The lake trip which she and a number of her friends were to take before her departure was called off at the lajt moment owing to the threatening weather. D. S. Willis, secretary of the Har- risburg Southern Coal Co.. With offices in Merchants' Loan & Trust Building, is now devoting his energies to secur- ing coal contracts from the growers in this vicinity. Mr. Willis says that many of the growers are placing their orders now before there is another ad- vance in prices, also so as to avoid possiVjle transportation hold-ups when the season gets in full swing. Wm. Lorman, the hustling shipping- clerk at A. L. Randall's, will leave soon for Montague, Mich., on a two weeks' vacation. Visitors : C. C. Pollw'orth. Milwau- kee, Wis.; C. De Wever, Clayton, Mo.; H. W. Koerner, Milwaukee. Wis.; E. K. Stewart. Rives Junction. Mich.; E. S. Thompson. Benton Harbor. Mich.; A. E. Kunderd, Goshen. Ind.; N. L. Crawford. La Grange, O.; John Rear- don, Ames. la.; W. W. Coles. Kokomo. Ind.; Mrs. T. A. Mosely. Kansas City, Kans.; Mrs. Bessie Weisinger, of the Beaumont Floral Co., Beaumont, Tex.; Chas. AVarncke, Detroit, Mich.; P. V. Henry. Memphis, Tenn.; Wm. Sieger, Jr.. Charles E. McGrath with Butz Bros., New Castle. Pa., and F. T. De- lancy, of Mullanphy, Florist. St. Louis, Mo., enroute to the Baltimore conven- tion. Visitors at Western Sprioffs. A large party of garcUii superin- tendents and others visited Vaughan's Greenhouses and Nurseries at West- ern Springs. 111., August .S. where the large. cMllcction of cannas. phlox and other seasonable iilants are now in fine condition. On arrival luncheon was served, aftci' which Ihi- party was iscortcd over tlie estabhshuienl by LC.AMLINGCO. THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO. L. D. 'Pbores Central 1978 and 1977. lloMe Rower MmIsIw^ Chicago Aug. Roses. Beauty, specials. ... 36 in 30in 24in 18 to 20in Per doz. 3 00 2 5lI 2 00 1 50 1 00 Per 100 Short stem 4 000 6 00 Killarney 2 OOS' S 00 " White Killarney 2 00@ 8 00 " Richmond 2 00@ 8 DO Piincede Bulirarie 4 00010 00 Mrs, AaioD Ward 2 00® 6 00 " My Maryland 2 00® 8 00 ■■ Kaiserin 2 00® 8 00 ■■ bride 2 006) 8 00 " Bridemaid 2 00® 8 00 ■■ Rhea Reid 2 OOS 8 OO Carnations 2 00@ 3 00 Asters 2 000 5 00 Cattleyas per doz. 4 00^6 00 Daisies. Shasta I 5Cl§) 2 00 Gladiolus 2 00^6 10 Harrisii per doz.. 1 00« I 50 Sweet Peas Valley Water Lilies Adiantum Croweanum Ferns Per 1000 Galax Leucothoe Plumosus String each Smilai per doz., Sprengeri. Plumosus Sprays — 50@1 CO 3 00e4 00 2 CO 1 00 1 50 1 25 60 2 00 75 3 00 Carl Cropp, Leonard H. Vaughan, W. H. Waite and Albert Erickson. Return- ing to Chicago dinner was served at the LTnion restaurant and this was fol- lowed by a vaudeville entertainment at the Majestic Theater, The visitors in- cluded : From Lake Forest— Max Zschau, Reinhold Seifert, Wm. B. Barnard, Henry Gustafson, A. Rasquist, Gustof Odolf" Olsen, Joseph Slater, Frank Schreiber, Kmul Lofreing, Giles His- cot. Wm. Gawsberg, A. Gustafson, Oli- ver Patterson, Frank Pekarik, Gust Johnson, J. H. Francis, Julius Lehr, E. Dunn. C. Benson, Geo. Chaffer, O, Triebwasser, Albert H. Reupke, J. L. Urdahl, S. Bebb. E. O. Orpet, R. J. Southerton. Albert J. Slater, Joe Greulich, C. V. Tibbetts, John Sligh, Geo, Koppenhoper, E. Bollinger, Henry W. Illenberger and C. Geppert. From Lake Geneva — Frank Button, Wm. Towne, Chris Sondergard, Geo. Barlow. Julius Voelz, John Agem, Wil- liam Wahlstedt, Fred Miller, A. Mar- tini and Wm. P. Longland, From Winnetka — Robert J. Bra>-, C:irl Niemann, Michael Smidt, F. Kinks, lOdward Boulter and Hjalmar Dahlstron. A'arinus —Aug. Jurgeiis, Chicago; I'eti r Thtisen, Rose Hill Cemetery; WIETOR BROS Whojesale^ Cut FlOWCrS Al! telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO r,S»IP»F»H CROWERS-.SHIPPER5 " |«S/»n j FLOWERS" A. L Randall Co. 66 E. Randolph Sf. CHICAGO. L. D. Phone Central 1496. Private Exchange All Departments, ll you do not receive our price list regul-arly send for it. Zech&Mann Wholesale Florists Room 218, 162 N. Wahash Ave. CHICAGO Telephone, Central 3284. W. p. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTEK Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Long Distance Phone. Randolph 3619. "The Busiest House in Chicago." J.B.DEAMUDCO. 160N Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Long Distance Phone. Central 3155. Percy Jones I 56 E. Randolpli St., CHICAGO | HOERBER^ROS! Wliolesale Growers of Gut Flowers, Telephone Randolph 2758. Sreenhouses DES PLAIMES, ILL. Store. 162 N. Wabash Avenue HICAGO Franli Kusc, Liijt-rt.\ \ illc; Artliiir Zschau, Evanston; Moritz Znchau. JOv- anston; Wm. J. MocUer, Ulcncue; Aug. F. Kellner, Milwaukee, Wis.; P. V. Henry. IMcniphis. Tenn., and Jului Dahl. Hubbard.^ Woods, 111, 138 The American Florist. Aug. I? . Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Cut Strings, 8 feet long, BOc each. Pink Killarney, Rose Plants Own Root Stock. Send for Prices. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. WELCH BROTHERS, 226 Devonshire St., BOSTON, MASS. Acacia Pubescens, American Beauty, Valley, Carnations, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and other seasonable stock. WM. C. SMITH >^holesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Both L D. Phones. ST. LOUIS, MO. Supplies and Everytliinein Season alwayson hand Mention the American FJorist viliiu writing GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER Wholesale Florist, 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Cane Sticks 40c to 60c per 100 (Special price on 1000 lots ) 'Mastica" $1.35 per tn\ (Special price on quantity.) Uentioi the American Florist when writine Chicago Florists' Clnb. The regular meeting of the Chi- cago Florists' Club was held at the Union Restaurant. August 3, President Philpot in the chair. There was a good attendance and a large amount of business was transacted. C. C. Poll- worth, of Milwaukee, Wis., who at- tended the meeting, was elected to membership by suspension of the rules. Allie Zech's report on the picnic showed a small balance in favor of the club, notwithstanding the dis- agreeable weather experienced and Mr. Zech announced that the bowling team for the Baltimore convention has been selected as follows : Geo. Asmus, John Zech, Wm. Wolff, Chas. W. McKellar and Peter Olsem. Phil Foley, of the transportation committee, had quite a lively time, in giving information with regard to the Baltimore convention trip, one member of the committee having circulated the statement that the railroads selected would not make a rate as low as the other roads for the round trip to New York via Baltimore, whereas the chosen route (the Monon and Balti- more & Ohio railways) make a rate .$2.50 lower than the other roads, the round trip costing $27.50 while other roads charge .$30. Rates available to Baltimore for the convention are as follows : HATES TO BALTIMORE AND OTHEi: POiM!^. Chicago to Baltimore, one way. $17.50. Chicago to Norfolk and return via Baltimore and Chesapeake Steam Ship Co., returning same way or returning via N. & W. By. through Vir- ginia. ,$27.00. Chicago to New York and^-eturn, via Balti- more, returning same way. .$27.50. Chicago to Asbury Park. N. J.. Belmar. N. J.. Ocean Grove. Long Branch. Pt. Pleasant. Spring Lake. Sea Bright or .Sea Girt, N. J., returning same way. $27.50. Cliicago to Atlantic City. Cape May. Ocean City. Sea Isle City. N. J., returning same way. .$28.50. All of ahove arc limited to 30 days and arc good for 10 days' stopover in Baltimore. Chicago to Baltimore, steamer to Norfolk, steamer to New York (meals and berth included on Atlantic steamer) and rail to Chicago via Niagara Falls or other direct lines, optional trip on Hudson River day line included. $34.40. Chicago to Baltimore, steamer to Norfolk, steamer to Boston (meals and liertli included on .\tlantie steamer), returning direct lines. $37.20 Other circle rates to New York and Boston in proportion, according to route selected All circle tickets good for 00 days and 10 days' stopover In Baltimore and other points. It was announced that Elmer D. Smith, the well known chrysanthemum grower of Adrian. Mich., would pre- sent a paper on chrysanthemums at the October meeting. The members of clubs In nearby cities, such as De- troit, Milwaukee, St. Jjouis, Cincin- HOLTON&HINKELCO. Wholesalers of Fresh flowers 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Boston, Aug. 9. Per 100 Roses Beauty best 25 00@35 00 mediom 15 00@25 00 cullB 2 00@ 4 00 " Bride. Bridesmaid 2 00@ (. 00 Extra... 4 00@ S 00 ■' Killarney and Richmond.. 2 00@ S 00 " My Maryland 2 00@ ,S 00 " Carnot 2 00® 8 00 Carnations, select 1 Ooa 2 00 fancy 2 00(8 3 00 Callas 8 00@12 CO Cattleyas 25 00@50 00 Gardenias 20 00025 CO Gladiolus 2 009) 4 00 Lllinm LoneiBornm 8 00@10 (0 Lily of the Valley 2 00® 4 (0 Sweet Peas 25@ SO Smilax 12 00016 OU MlLWADKEE. Aug. 9. Roses Beaatv...per doz.. 75@3 00 Killarney 3 000 s 00 Kaiserin 3 OOOi 8 00 Carnations 1 Oma 3 00 .Asters 1 Wfii 2 00 Daisies 50® 75 Gailiardia 50 Gladiolus 2 00(7 4 00 Lilinm Gieanteum....per doz., 1 50 Lily ot the Valley 3 00 Snapdragons per doz.. 50 Swainsona per doz.. 35 Sweet Peas 50 Adi>ntam 1 SO Asparaens perstrinu. SO Sprengeri per bunch. 35 Perns. Fancy per louo. 1 SO Smilax per doz.. 2 SO St. Lodis, Aub, 9. Roses Beauty medium stems... 20 00325 00 short stems 2 00@ 4 00 Bride. Bridesmaid 3 00@ 5 00 Killarney .i 00@ 5 00 My Maryland 3 000 5 00 Asters... 2 00© 5 OO Easter Lilies 10 0^012 50 Valley 3 005) 4 00 Asparaens Sprengerl 2 00@ 3 00 Cincinnati. Aug. 9. Roses Beauty per doz., 1000 4 00 Bride Bridesmaid 2 00@ 6 00 Golden Gate 2 000 6 00 Killarney 2 000 6 00 Richmond 4 00@'0 00 Pres.Taft 3 000 8 00 Llllum Lonelflorum 10 5Cai2 50 Lily of the Valley 3 000 4 00 Sweet Peas 500 75 Adiantam 1 00® 1 50 Asparagus Plumosus per bunch, 25 per string, 50 Asparagus Sorengerl per bunch. 25 Smilax 12 50015 00 nati, etc., will be invited to attend on that occasion. M. Barker announced that he met with the Railway Gardening Associa- tion's committee on arrangements and helped to complete the programme for their annual convention which will be held at the KaiserhoC lintel, this city, August 15-18. An exhibition of iinvrltie.s in chrys- anthemums, rosew. carnations, etc., is proposed for the November meeting. C. K. De Wever. of Clayton, Mo., was an interested visitor and made a brief address. TRY MY PRICES. J. JAHSKY, Tl'p?!,xS Boston, Mass, Manufacturer of Florist Wire Desiens, All kinds of Florist Supplies. Dagger and Fancy Ferns $1,00 per 1000. Green and Bronze Galax, 90c per 1000: by the case, $7.50. Boxwood, 50-lb, case, $7.50: by the lb.. 2Sc. laurel Wreaths, 10 inch, $1.75 per doz.; 12-inch. $2 25 per doz.: 14 incn. $3.00 per doz. ; 16inch, $4.50 per doz. Lanrel Trimming, 4 and 5c per yard, RICE BROTHERS Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn. H. G. BEKNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Fresh Cut Valley AT ALL TIMES C. A. KUEHN, 1122 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO A C<^mp!ete Line of Wire Designs. Wholesale Florist, St. Louis. STOCK VERY PLENTIFUL. Stociv of all kinds is very plentiful. In roses Killarney is in large supply. American Beauties are increasing in number, but the keeping qualities of all roses is not of the best. Asters have become almost a glut and gladi- Sprengeri. NOTES. John Barnard of the Grimm & Gorly staff visited Chicago and Milwaukee on his vacation. Miss Edna Albright of this store has gone to the lakes in Michigan for a month. George H. Augeimueller has a lai'ge supply of seasonable stock as well as full line of supplies. Miss OIlie E. Fitzgibbons is now bookkeeper at this store. P. H. Weber is busy getting things in shape before going to the conven- tion. E. D. Westman will have charge of the store during his .absence. The Paris Floral Co. have a very attractive window display, gladiolus, lilies and other flowers being verj- nicel.v arranged. H. a. Berning and wife will attend the Baltimore convention. During their absence the Ijusiness will be cared for by Otto Bruenig. C. A. Keuhn is receiving some very fine lily of the valley and .some excel- lent asters and lilies. The Metropolitan Floral Co. will soon commence alterations. W. F. igii. The American Florist. 139 Field Grown Carnation Plants We SiU'irantee onr plants to be in first-class condition. If we supply you, von can depend on us; getting the best plants in the market. Write us and get our prices. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., i209Archst., Philadelphia, Pa.J Pittsburgh Cul Flower Company WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH. PA Pblladdpnia. Trade i.s about as usual for the sea- son with perhaps a little more activity. The supply of cut flowers is improv- ing. The roses showing: more sub- .stance now that the extremely hot weather seems over. All kinds of stock in the lower and medium grades is plentiful, while there appears an active market for what there is of the special, which are quickly sold. Choice eastern American Beauties have been arriving in good shape, shipping bet- ter than in July. There is also some new local stock which gives an assort- ment of this popular rose. Asters. where the growers have been favored with the rain, which, while falling heavily in some sections, has entirely missed others, are much improved and are in good demand. Hydrangea pani- culata grandiflora is also now being- cut freely and is a valued addition to the stock. Carnations are very poor. Easter lilies and lily of the valley, in- side stock, also appears in good de- mand. NOTES. The trade generally is waking up to the great advantage there is in own- ing the property in which their busi- ness is conducted. S. S. Pennock-Mee- han Co. has just purchased a large lot, 24x100, at 121G H street, for the business of their Washington branch. A modern building will be erected, suitable for their purpose, with additional room, that will be rented out and add to the earnings. The shopping district is hard by, and Mr. Pennock says it will not be long before values in that neighborhood will be materially increased. The decision to go by the Baltimore it Ohio Railroad to the convention ap- pears to be satisfactory to everybody and the delegation from this city will lie large and enthusiastic, as quite a few who were "on the fence" are now heard to say they will go. Delegations who will pass through Philadelphia en route are asked to join the Philadel- phia delegation, the train leaving this city from Twenty-fourth and Chestnut at 10:17 Tuesday, August 1.5. arriving in Baltimore at 12:10, in time for the opening session. The Leo Niessen Co. has a splen- Jid investment in their Arch street property, and now that their business has outgrown their quarters, and they have to move to their handsome new building. Twelfth and Race streets, the old building remains a profitable in- vestment, while in the new building the upper floors are being rented to good advantage. Prank M. Ross has purchased his Sixtieth street store. No. 13 south. , Values have been increasing rapidly in * this neighborhood and Mr. Ross is for- I tunate in being able to secure himself \ for the future. His business is very [ satisfactory and he is very much pleased with the outlook. WlioMe Flower MM'teU Philadelphia. Auj. "i. fer ICO Roses. Beauty, extra 20 00@3S 00 first 1000@15 00 " Brides and Maldt 2 000 8 00 " Killarney 2 00810 00 " White Killarney 2 OOffiO in Asters 100913 00 i.,aiiieya« 25 Ou®50 (K) Gardenias per doz.. 2 00ffi3 00 Gladiolus 3 00® 6 05 Lllium Harriall 10 W0i5 JO Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 5 00 SnapdraeoDs 4 00® 8 00 Sweet Peas 40Q 75 Water Lilies 2 (09 6 00 Adiantum 1 00® 1 50 Asparagus per bunch. 50 Smilai IS 00820 00 PiTTSBORO. Aug. 9. Per 100 Roses, Beanty. special 15 00@20 00 extra 10 00@12 00 " No.l 5 00 " Bride Bridesmaid 2 00@ 6 00 " Uhatenay 2 00@ 6 00 '■ Killarney 2 00@ 6 00 " My Maryland 2 00@ 6 00 " Richmond 2 00@ 6 00 Carnations 2 00 Asters 1 50® 4 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Lillom LonEiflornm 10 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Sweet Peas 50@ 1 00 Adiantum 1 OD Asparagus Sprentreri. per bnnch, 35 strings per strioE. 35 • prays per bnnch. 35 Peonies 3 03@ 4 CO Smiiai 15 OU The Floracroft gardens of Moores- town, N. J., are sending in something very fine in old-fashioned Boston ferns. They are hard to beat. The W. K. Harris baseball team have not had much to say of their ability, luit when the test came they were there with the goods and on Saturday. August 5, defeated the hitherto un- beaten H. F. Michell Co. team to the tune of 14 to 0. The line-up of the the Harris team was as follows : R. Croton Fowler, 3d b.; L. Veitchii Coop- er, c; C. Horseman Wadsworth. r.f. : N. Pandanus Jackson, I.f. ; J. Scottii Jackson, 2cl b.; C. Genista Crowser. S.S.; J. Elasticus Keffer. 1st b.; C. Terminalis Smith, p.; E. Harrisii Jack- son, c.f.; A. Gardenia Cooper, umpire. The game was close and exciting, and considering the wet grounds, which made the ball hard to conti'ol, was full of thrilling situations. Remarks : Wadsworth is some coacher. Croton did some stunts at third. C. Terminalis sure can kick. L. Veitchii did some kidding behind the bat. J. Scottii is a sprinter. E. Harrisii covered his position well. N. Pandanus got his base each time up. J. Elasticus did some high stepping. C. Genista played in great shape. Three balls had the cover knocked oft. Yet nobody won the "five spot." K. THOMPSONVILLE, CONN.— The Brai- nard Floral cfc Nursery Co. have moved into the new plant on Maple street, combining the greenhouses, nursery and seed departments. This increases the acreage and they have added three new greenhouses, and a large oflice and salesroom has been erected. s A rt. ill Ji.«l..lt.l>.«l..l,.n,;j 0. Y.Mellls.Pres. Geo. W. Crawbnck, Mgr. Robert G.Wllson.Treas. Greater New York Florists' Ass'd. Wholesale Commission Florists and Dealers in Florists' Supplies. relepliones iell [ Main. 1 62 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y- Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST 55 and 57 West 26th St., mfiv vnDK Telephones: 7062-7063 Madison. I^»- TT ■ VF1^1% Traendly i Sclienck, 131 a 133 WEST 28th ST Phones: 708 and 709. WHOLESALE TLORISTS, NEW YORK WM. P. FORD. 45 West 28th St., NEW YORK. WHOLESALE FLORIST Phone: 5335 Madison Sq Consignments Of Cut Flowcrs Solicited Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 34 West 28th St., NEW YORK. PHONES \||4 [ Madison Sq. Consignments Solicited Headquarter .'^r^a^ YORK Give as a Trial We can I Please you. Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. U/ll Z i^lCTlUG on Wholesale WM. r. KAollNb lu.c°p^„"jj."i'"' norlsts' Supplies and Wire Designs. A. MOLTZ MAURICE L. GLASS A. MOLTZ & COMPANY, WHOLESALE FLORISTS 55-57 West 26th St., NEW YORK Teleplione NIadison Square 617 and 618. N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg.. 6th Ave. & W. 26th St.. New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Mortiigr. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. FLOWERS SHIPPED BY P. J. SIVIITH, Are the best product of the best eroners for the New York market. Adiantnm Croweanimt sold here exclusiTely, 49 West 28th St., NEW TORI Telephone 1998 Madison Saoare, ilfenfjon the American Florist when writing A.L.YOtNG&CO. Wholesale Florists Consignments Solicited Telephone. 3,'^S9 Madison Square. 54 West 28th St. NEW YORK. Uention the American Florist when v -iting VlioMeHoverMM'KeU New York. Aae- ''. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 8 00&20 00 extra and fancy... 5 00® 8 0) ' " " No.I andNo.2.... 530 2 00 Bride. Bridesmaid, special, .i 00a 5 00 extra and fancy 2 OO® 3 CO No. 1 and No. 2 50® 1 CO Killarney. My Marylnd.spl 3 ODffl 5 00 extra and fancy, 2 OOai 3 00 No,l and No, 2. Sn@ 1 00 Richmond 2,i@ 3 00 Carnations 750 2 00 •Asters £0(7' 2 00 Cattleyas each, 35@ 75 Gardenias per doz. 50 312 00 Gladiolus 1 00(?2 51 Lilium Longiflorum 2 00® 5 00 Lily of the Valley 1 00® 3 00 Sweet Peas per doz.bchs. 25® 50 Buffalo. Am. y Roses, Beauty, special 20 fanc» 15 extra lu No.I 8 No. 2 2 Bride Maid, Killarncy . 2 Killarney, White and Pink, 2 Carnations 1 Asters Gladiolus 3 Lilium Lonf Ifiorum 10 Lily of the Valley 3 Sweet Peas Adiantum Croweanum .Asparaeus, per bunch, 35® 50 AsparagusSprengeri.. 35® 50 Asparagus Str Ferns per 1000, $1 50 Galax, bronze per tooo I 50 green per lOCO. 1 50 Smilax Per 100 00®25 00 00020 00 r0®l2 00 0C@I0 00 0C@ 3 CO 00@ 6 0) 00@ 8 00 000 2 00 EOn 2 CO 00& 6 00 00@12 00 00@ 4 00 ■to® 50 75@ 1 50 S0@ 60 15 00 WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Wholesale Commission Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 28 WUlon^by Street, Tel. 4591 Main. BROOKLYN, N. Y . Mention the American Florist when writinn Charles H. Totly MADISON, NEW JERSEY Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemain Novelties my specialty. Moore, Hentz & Nash, WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTI 65 and 57 West 2eih Street, Ttltpbonc No. 756 Miijsoo Sasart. NEW YOBS. I Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION Amerioan Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 220 1 Madison Squars Mention the American Florist when writimi Walter F.Sheridao WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephones: 3532 and 3533 Madison Sa. 131 i 133 West 28th SL, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writins KESSLER BROS. 113 W. 28th St NEW YORK. CUT F T O W IT 1? ^ WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2338 Maaison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt and satisfactory. Contignments solicittd M. C. rORD Snccessor to FORD BROS. "shteT FRESH FLOWERS. 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 3870-3871 Madison Souare Mention the American Florist when writint 142 The American Florist. Aug. 12, The Home of Poehlmann Bros.' i The Largest Greenhouse Is devoted to the growing of American Beauty Roses, Orchids, Lihes, Lily of the Valley and miscellaneous stock. Thn ges, over feet vote to 1 of Which has just been completed gives us, without question, the largest area of glass in the w ork Remember v POEHLMANN 1 32-34-36 E. Randolph Street, Lo igii. The American Flortst. 143 y Flowers at Morton Grove, 111. ablishment in the World Is de\oted to the growing of all the leading varieties of roses which for quality excel all others in the market. tion is devoted to the grow ing of American Beauty Roses, Sweet Peas and Chrvsanthemums. It all times. >S. COMPANY, iPhone Randolph 35. CHICAGO, ILL. 144 The American Florist. Aug. J 2, p-»=— .■^,c^..r^^tM»yTF»»»; ■^•^»e»a NEW TRADE DIRECTORY Price $3.00 Postpaid. I THE AMERICAN FLORIST COM- pany's Trade Directory for 1 9 U , fully revised to date, with thousands of new names and changes of address, is now ready for distribution. It contains 590 pages, including complete lists of the Florists, Seeds- men and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada, arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. Also lists of Foreign Merchants, Firms which issue catalogues, Horti- cultural Supply Concerns, Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Architects, Experiment Station Hor- ticulturists, Botanical Gardens, and much other conveniently indexed and invaluable trade infor- mation. Published by the American Florist Co. 440 S. D!G. Largest Floral EatablishmeDt lo America Ettablisbed 1S74. Incorporated 1909. Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Sbortett Notice DANIELS & FISHER Order by mail, telepbone. telcgrapb or cable Cable address "Daniels, Denver" St. Louis, Mo. The Most Central Location in aty. F. H. WEBER j Boyle and Maryland Aves. CUT FLOWERS AND PLANTS. Phones: Bell. Lindell 2153: KInloch. Delmar 768 roledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Sncoessor to Geo. A. Heinl) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Botb Phones. 627. ipccial attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders. Soston, Mass. Send flower orders for delivery In Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc., 124 TRKMONT ST. ^ouisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., TLORISTS. Pbones: Home 1388. Cumb. Main 1388 A. 634 Fourth Avenue. Success and Best Wishes to the BALTIMORE CONVENTION From THE L, BEMB FLORAL COMPANY ALBERT rOCHELON, Prop. Detroit. Mich. Milwaul^ee, Wis. C. C. PoUworth Co. Will take proper are <^^ vour orders In Wisconsin Cleveland. .STOCK PLENTIFUL. "They'ie here because they're here." What? Asters. There are a few, of all colors, all grades and all varieties, and at all kinds of prices. Gladioli too. are very plentiful, but the better grades and varieties have not yet ar- rived. Sweet peas, while not over- plentiful, are still in sufficient supply to meet all demands. A few good pink and white carnations are still received. Roses of all kinds are plentiful, the crops just coming on, American Beauties and Kaiserins being of par- ticularly good quality. Colored water lilies are in good demand but white are about through. Business for the first week in August has been a little slow, with the result that stock of all kinds is accumulating. NOTES. Miss Wilhelni of the Westman cS: Getz store, left for Detroit, from there she will take passage on a package freight steamer for Duluth, stopping at all the principal Canadian and .\merican ports en route. She will be away for several weeks. The Cleveland Florists' Exchange Co. will exhibit the products of their artificial flower factory at the Balti- more convention. The exhibit will consist of wistaria, poinsettias, dog- wood, rambler roses, etc.. using south- ern wild smilax for the overhead decoration. The main feature of the exhibit will Ije the new Christmas flower, hibiHcu.s, which this firm be- lieves will eventually displace the poln- settia. being entirely new and original. Incidentally they will compete for the I)est arranged stand. Geo. W. Smith and Miss Nettie Heideman will have charge of the exhibit throughout the week. C. F. B. Alexander McCoDnell, til Fifth Ivt., oor. 49ib Strett. NEW YORK CITY. 'TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded to • any partot the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls: 487 and 488 38th St. Cable address: Ale.xconnell, Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when wnUii,.- St. Louis, Mo, »?""' ' 5*^"- Linden 2970 1., J , a Phones I Km. or tral 6825 We deliver flowers to any part c 1 the ., ,, . United Stqt> s. Mall, V\ ire or Ph .ne all Tour nrders for Cut Fiowrrs or Plants to Metropolitan Floral Co., ALEX. p. G KA>IOS. Manager. I'eccra. ions and Moral rno u n j i Designs (or any Occasion. SUZ H urSnO Ave Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most rtllabis florlsi Only the Best Se Yonse Street. W* dellvar iDywbere In Canada and (nariDtat sale arrival. Dunlop's Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. LEADING FLORISTS 2J2 Flftll Ave. No. NASHVILLE. TENN. New York. MYER, FLORIST,'KJSJ"{,.'S 148 The American Florist, Aug. 12 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for tbe trade in otlier cities by tbe firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. FW ■ WA/ET M^ Bm V^ Boyle and Maryland Ave., • 11 • YYllDDK^ ST. LOUIS, NO. Wc have the goods. We want your trade. Phones: Bell Lindell 2J53, De'mar 768. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut flower Co. Will fill your orders (or designs and cut flowers in NORTHERN OHIO. lleniion tne American Florist icheii writini; Washington, D. C Geo. e. ShatTer s a FLORIST « & Phone 2416 Main 14th & Eye Sts., N. V Write Tclecraph or Telephone Mention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris GoNenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders Regular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. Mention the American Florist iche^i writing Chicago. GANGER & GORMLEY 187 N. State St. HIGH GRADE OF FLOWERS / Central 5196 All orders are verj \ 2190 carefully execute Phones Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Telegraph Associatioi Albany, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and Vicinity o^ Telegraphic Order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET. St. Louis, Mo. Paris Floral Co. 501-503 Olive St. Both Phones. wedoVhoi.usrnets: F. J. FostCf, Wanager Alexandria, Va. David Q. Qrillbortzer Bell Phone 281. All orders receive prompt attention San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alliiiiiv, N. Y. — E.vres. 11 N. I'em-I St. Al.xniuiria, Va. — D. G. Grillbortzer. AiKH-rsoii. S. 0. — Tbe Andersou Floral Co. .\tl:iiifa. Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co.. 41 Peacbtreo. H.islon— Tbos. F. Galviu, Inc.. 124 Tiemont St. Itiisioii — Hoft'man, 59-61 Mass. Ave. llcilMii — I'enn, tbe Florist. 43 Bromflcld St. I'.i Idvn, N. y.— Chas. Abrams. Iir.."Ulvu, N. Y.— J. V. Pbillips, 272 Fulton St. Hni..klvn. N. Y.— '■Wilson." 3 and 5 Greene. Rufliilo. N. Y. — S. A. Andersou, 440 Main. r.iiltalo. N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son. 304 Main. I'l'ilar Uapids, la. — J. E. Lapes. l'liii-;mc) — Can.i;er & Gormle.v. I'liiiau'" — A. Lange. 25 B. Madison St., Chlca!;". Llili!igi>. — Geo. Wittbold Co.. 737 Buekingbam I'l. Cilii-innati— .lulins Baer. 13.S E. Fourth St. rlcviland, O.— The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, O.— Tbe J. M. Gasser Co. ('"l"rado Simngs, Colo. — Frank F. Crump. lialhis, I'ex. — Texas Seed and Floral Co. Iia.vlun, O.— Matthews. 10 W. 3rd St. Itri.vcr, Colo. — Daniels & Fisher. Ii.HV.'r. Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Detr.iit. Mich.— Tbe L. Bemh Floral Co. Di'tinil. Mich. — .lobn Breitmeyer's Sons. Grand Rapids. Mieh.— Eli Cross, 25 Monroe. Grand Kapids. Mieh. — (irnnd Rapids Floral Co. Graii'I Rapids. .Mieh. — Henry Smitli. Indianapolis— Kertermalni Bros. Co.. 241 Mass St. Kansas Clty—Geo. M. KellcKs. F. & P. Co. Kaiis.-iB Citv — Wni. L. Rnck Flower Co. I.nndna. Kng.— Wills & Segar. I.ns .\n^'elc.s. Calif. — O. C. Saakes. I.ns .\ii:;.l,.s, Calif., Wolfskin Bros, and Mor- ris Gdhlenson. LiinisviUe. Kv. — M. I). Reimers, 223 S. 4th Ave. I.tmisville, Kv.— Jaeoh .Sehnlz, 550 S. 4th Ave. Louisville. Kv.— F. Walker & Co., B.S4 4th Ave. Milwaukee— C. C. Pollwortli Co. Montreal — MeKenna. Na.sliville. Tenn. — Geny Bros. New York— M. A. Bowe. New York- D. Clark's Sons, 2130 Broadway. New York- Dard's, 44tb and Madison Ave. New York — Martnian's Rosary. 2054 B'way. New York— Alox. MeConnell. 611 5th Ave. New York — Malandre Bros.. 2l)t)4 Broadway. New York — Myer, Florist, 600 Madison .\vi'. New Yorl;— ,1. H. Small & Sons, 1153 B'way. New York— Frank Valentine, 158 E. llolli. New Y'ork — Young and Nugent. (►m:ih:i. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Faruuin SI. riiUadelpbia— Roliert KiTI, 17'J5 Chi-slnnt. I'illslairg. Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keeiian I'.l.lg. I'.iugldieeiisie. N. Y.— Tbe Saltrord l.'lower Sliop. Sail Francisco— ,T. B. Boland, (111 Kearni-y SI. lioilicstcr, N. Y.— ,1. B. Keller Sons. Hncklord, 111.— H. W, Bilekbee. SI. I.ollis — .Mcfroliolilan Floral t'o. SI. l.oiiis — Paris l''loral Co. St. l.oiiis— F. 11. Weber, Boyle and Mar.^■lalld. SI. l.oiiis— It. ,T. Windier. St. Louis— Y'ouiig's. 14110 Olive St. SI. Paul. Miiui. Holm .^- Ol.wn. SI. Paul. Miim.^1,. L. May & Co. San I<"raii<'i.sco--Pndcsla & Baldoccbi. ■{'rvv,- llaiilc. Iiid.— .1. G. lleini .V Son. I'.iledo. o. -Sirs. .1. I). Flveman. T.iioiilo, Can. Iliililo|i's Oil Yoiigc SI. Washingl.ai lllackislonc.. 14tli and II. Sts. Washington— Geo. II. Cooke, (onn. .\ve. and L. Wasblugton Gude .'trps. Washln^-ton— Geo. t:. iihatler, lllb and 1 Sla. ! St. Louis, Mo. R.J.Windler Shenandoah and Grand Aves. Write, phone or telegraph orders for immetJiate deliveries. BEST SERVICE Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORISTS AND DECORATORS High Class Design Work Delivered Anywhere in Southern Calilornia on Telegraph or Mail Orders. 215 Weft Fourth Street, Indianapolis, Ind. 6ertermannBros.Co» FLORISTS ,.,.,241 Massachuitetts At<» Denver, Colo. yhc Park 1643Breaiiway rlOral CO. J. A. VALENTINE, President. Philadelphia. Robert Kilt, 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orders. Dayton, O. Matthews, FLORISTS 16 W. 3rd Street. Flowers in any arrac^ement for all occasions, for DaytOB and Ticinity. Long: dis. Phones. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, Euclid Avanue We Cover All Poiuts in Ohio. rgir. The American Florist. 149 [leacock's Palms and ferns Home-Grown, Strong, Clean and Well Established We call the attention of all members of the S. A. F. & O. H. to our exhibit at the Baltimore Convention, and extend a CORDIAL INVITATION to visit our places at Wyncote and Roelofs, where you will find much to interest you. Twenty-minute ride by rail from Philadelphia. 100 trains every day. Railway Station, Jenkintown. We grow all our Kentias above six-inch size in Cedar Tubs made especially for us, avoiding breakage of pots in shipment and giving better satisfaction to our customers; and while they cost us a great deal more than pots, we sell the plants for the same money. They are the neatest, lightest and best tub ever introduced. Painted green, with electric welded wire hoops. We order these tubs by the carload. ORDER NOW FOR FALL DELIVERY ■Joseph Heacock Company's Price List- Areca Lutescens In. high Each 26 to 28 $1 CO 3(i 2 00 42 3 00 Pot Plants in pot 6-in. 3 7-in. 3 8-in. 3 C«dar Tub Plants in tub 9-iu. Several 9-in. In, high Each 48 to 64 $5 00 6-(t 7 50 Pot 2V'2-in 2>2-in Pot 21 ,-iu 3 -in B -in 6 -in 6 -in 6 -iu Cocos Weddelliana In. high 100 8 to 10 $10 00 10 to 12 15 00 Keniia Belmoreana Leaves 4 5 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 In. high Each 8 to 10., 12... 18. ..$0.60 24,.. 1,00 26... 1.26 28 to 30,. :.''0 Doz. % 1 BO 2 00 6 00 12 00 15 00 18 00 Kentia Belmoreana Cedar tub Leaves 7 -in. 6 to 7 7 -in. 6 to 7 9 -i.n. 6 to 7 9 -in. 6 to 7 9 -in. 6 to 7 In. high Each Doz. 34 to 3(i...$2 60 $30 00 36 to 38... 3 00 36 00 40 to 4r>,., J 00 48 00 42 to48Hvy.Ea. o 00 48 to51Hvy.Ea. 6 00 Kentia Forsteriana Pot Leaves In. high Each Doz. Leaves 6-in. Bto6 6-in. « 28 to 30 31 to 36 $1 00 $12 00 1 50 18 00 Gibotium Schiedei Cedar tub. Spread Each 9 in. 4 to 5 feet $1 00 to $5 00 9 iu, 5 to 6 feet 6 00 Kentia Forsteriana Made Up Cedar tub Plants 7-in. 4 i-in, 9-in. 9-in. 9-in. I2-in. In. high 36 36 to 40 40 to 42 42 to 48 4-ft. Hvy. 6-ft. fivy. Each Doz. $2 60 $30 00 3 00 36 00 4 00 5 00 Each Each 48 00 60 00 6 00 16 00 Phoenix Roebelinii Pot Each 5-in. Nicely characterized $1 00 6-in 18 to 20-in. spread 160 Cedar tub High Spread Each 7-in. 18-in. 24-in $2 00 7-in. 20to24-in. 2-ft 2 50 JOSEPH HE4C0Ck COMPANY Wyncote, Pa, Railway Station, Jenkintown 160 The American Florist. Aug. 12, We Will Exhibit at the Baltimore Convention Exceptional values in Araucarias in all varieties in the following sizes: Excelsa. 4-itich pots 5 to 6 inches hiRb, 8 to 10 10 to 12 13 to 15 14 to (i 16 to 18 2 tiers 3 " . 3 3 to 4 4 4 Each. ..$0 30 40 60 .. 76 .. 1 00 .. 1 2.-. Excelsa Glauca. 8 inches high, 2 tiers. 6-inch pots » incnes nign, z tiers 75 6 " lOto 12 " 3 " 1 00 7 " 13to 16 '■ 4 " 1 50 Excelsa Robusta Conipacta. Hach. 6-inch pots 8 to 10 inches high, 2 tiers | 76 6 " 10 to 12 " 2 •' 1 00 6 " 12 to 14 " 3 " 1 26 7 " 14 to 16 " 8 " 1 50 Excelsa Plutnosa. A comparative scarce form almost as compact in habit as Robusta Compacta and of a richer, deeper green color, very deeireable, 5-inch pots S inches high, 2 tiers 65 6 " 10tol2 " 3 " 76 6 " 13 to 16 " 3 to 4 " 1 00 We will also have on exhibititon a full line of other Dreer Specials and our staff of salesmen will be present to give full information regarding same. If you are passing tlirouph Philadelphia stop off and visit our Nursery at Rivirton and at the same time see onr new Rive, view Nursery, an inspection of both these places is certain to prove profitable and interesting. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. r %- V9 m ©emiiixm' White Tag Envelopes ^^ For Florins Handy when Enclosing '-^ -xt*^ Customer's Card 9^ " ' .\ttractively Printed with Crest or Special Design they have a Distinct Advertising Value ^mnixvii s\lann|atUviiw^ Somprntu BOSTON ■I'll]'; rAi: makeks NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO ST. LOUIS J rgii. The American Florist. 161 ''AlVs Not Gold That Glitters.'' There are Many Places to Order Pansv Seed. Vaughan's Pansy Seed has a record for quality, variety of types and tested vitality. You malie no mistal"•• VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL PRIMULA MIXTURE— Trade nkt of 350 seeds, 60c; 5 trade pkts., $2.00; per 1-16 oz., $1:25, ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI— 100 seeds, 15c- 250 seeds 2R,.- l nnn seeds, 76c; 6,000 seeds, $3.26. "'• ^°'^' '•'""' SMILAX— Trade pkt., 10c; oz., 26o; '4 lb., 90o; lb., $3.00. WINTER FLOWERING SWEET PEAS PANSIES Vaughan's International Mixture The World's Best This is one of the specialties which has established and held the reputation of Vaughan's Flower Seeds, and this is one which we maintain most carefully, not alone as to quality, but in vitality and germination. You are beginning riiiht in Pansy growing when you start with Vaughan's luternatitmal Mixture. Trade pkt., 50c; Va oz,, $1.60: '/a oz., $5.00: oz., $10.00. Vaughan's Cut Flower Mixture This mixture is put up by ourselves and contains mostly light col- ored sorts. We have sold this mixture for several seasons to some of our Chicago cut flower growers, who have realized big returns from the sale of the flowers. Pansies art- as easily grown as violets, re- quire less care and bring better returns. Trade pkt., 50c; V& oz., $1.00; Vi oz., $2.00; oz,, $8.00. Vaughan's "Giant Pansy Mixture" Embraces besides all the separate shades and colors, five special strains not listed elsewhere, and which can only be had in this ami our International mixture. Trade pkt., 26c; 14 oz., 60c; oz., $4,00; Vi lb., $14.00, Trade pkt.. Aurora, pure white without blotches 10 Auricula Colors, metallic shades 10 Black, large true black 10 Beaconsfield, upper petals light lavender, lower ones deep rich purple 10 Boulogne Giant. This Is a special selection of a French Pansy grower; the flowers are of the largest size, of great substance and fine form. and are borne on particularly strong stems Bugnot. Our "Bugnot" contains shades of red. bronze and reddish-brown that are not found in other mixtures Cassier, 3 and 5 spotted, an .\1 strain Emperor Francis Joseph. Very large, pure white with a large blotch of brilliant violet blue on each petal Emperor William, dark navy blue .' 10 "Fiery Faces,*' very rich scarlet, with a gold edge and yellow center 15 Golden Queen, clear golden-yellow 10 Mad. Perret, lovely shades of pink and rose 10 Masterpiece — New Giant Curled 25 Pink, lovely shades of pink, same as Hydrangea. .10 White, very large, with violet eve 10 Yellow, immense flowers with dark eye 10 .60 .26 .26 .25 Vst oz. .20 .20 .20 2.00. .46 .64 2.00 .26 1.30 1.25 1.20 1.20 3.00 3.00 1.26 Angelino. Self pink ig Canary Bird. Early yellow .■ 15 Christmas Countess i Mrs. C. H. Totty. . 1 Sky blue 15 Christmas Pink 1 Pink and white; best for Earliest of All f winter months 10 Christmas Prima Dona \ Mrs. F, J. Delansky. Christmas White Mont Blanc Florence Denzer. Mrs, Alexander Wallace, Fine lavender ,36 .20 ,25 .60 .25 .20 .20 2.00 1.30 1.60 4.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 Daybreak Pluk 16 >■ Pure white .10 ... .10 Mrs. W. W. Smalley I „„■, „, ,, Mrs. William Sim... ,■ Salmon pink 10 Burpe\'''s^Eariiest White |- Black-Seeded White 10 Wallacea. True Lavender; good commercial va- riety 35 Winter-Flowering Sweet Peas Mixed 15 V^ lb. .30 .40 .40 .30 .40 .30 .30 .35 .30 .20 .40 lb. 1.00 1.25 1.26 1.00 1.50 1.00 1.00 1.25 1.00 4.00 1.25 Our list of "Seeds for Summer Sowing," now ready; it you have not received a copy, please write for same. 31-33 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Greenhouses, Trial Grounds and Nurseries: Western Springs, IMinois. 25 Barclay St., NEW YORK 152 The American Florist. Al^g. 12^ An Unusolly Good Selection of PLANTS ■ FERNS ■ PALMS For Ihe Best Order of Us. Asparagus Sprcngeri, 2-in. $2.60 per 100; 3-in., $1 per doz. ; $6 per 100; 4-in., |1.60 per doz.; $10 per 100; $80 per 1000; 600 at lOCO rate. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-iii., $3 per 100. Boston Ferns, 2-in., $8 per lOO; $30 per lOCO. Ampelopsii Engelmanni. 4-in., $2 per doz.; extra strong plants at $3 per doz. Ampelopsls Veltchii, 4-in., $2 per doz. Cibotium Schiedel, 8-in., $3 00 each, fine plants. Crotons, 3-in., $10 per ICO. Cyperus (umbrella plant) 3-in., 7Ec per doz.; $8 per 100. Cycas, 4-in., 25c to 35c each; B-in , 35c to BOc each; 6-in., 75c to $1 each; 7-in., $1 to $1 50 each. Jciusalem Cherries, field-grown, 4-in., $10 per 100. Asparagus Scandens and Deflexus, 4-in., $10 per UO. English Ivy, 3-in., 75c per doz.; 4-in., $1.50 per doz. Dracaena Massangeana, strong B-in., $1.26 each; 6-in., $l.60each. Dracaena Fragrans, 21 ^-iu, $1.60 per doz ; 3-in , $2 per doz.; 4-in., $3 per doz; 6-in. , $6 per doz. PALMS — Kentia BelmoreanB and Forsteriana, -i^. i-'\ti.,%\M per doz,; 3-in,, $2,00 per doz. ; 4-in., $3.60 per doz ; 5-in., $5.00 per doz Kentia Belmoreana, 6-in., $1.50 each, $18.00 per doz. Kentia Forsterlana, 6-in., $1..")0 each. Latanla Borbonica, 3-in., 8c each, $1.00 per doz., $6 per 100; 4-in., $3.00 per doz., $20 per 100. Phoe- nix Reclinata, 4-in., 25c each, $3 in.', $5.00 per doz. Phoenix Roeb- elenli, 6-in., $2.00 each; 7-in., $2 .iO each. Areca lutescens, 3h-in., 3 plants in a pot, $2.00 per doz. Salanum Aculeatissimum, 6-in.. 50c each, $6.00 per doz. Ferns for Dishes 2-in., nice plants, .$3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. —^ ,, _-■ . 500 Enchantress $6.00perlCO |:m«nnfinil Mlnni<« 800 Scanet Hanowarden e.OOperlOO V»ariiailUll naillS loo Rose Pmk Enchantress e.OOperlOO We Have it— Everything in tiie Line of Bedding Plants. THE GEO. WITTBOED CO., EDGEBROOK, CHICAGO, ILL. PEONIES *1 Our. "^^.^^for NiouE Guarantee W igii. The American Florist. 153 Craig's Quality Crotons Are Best Known and Known to Be Best. The above slogan could also apply to the many other Crai^ Specialties. We are making new customers \'ery last and w ith our increased glass area, we are in a position to take care of you, Mr. Buyer. Eventually you will handle Craig Quality Stock. Why not now ? Our many customers advertise our stock and our stock advertises us Our Gonveniion txniDit of Graig Quaiiiu siogk will far exceed anything in the past, and that's going some. We hope to meet many of our friends in Baltimore. We will be represented in the trade exhibit hall by Messrs. W. P. Craig, Duncan Macaw and Robt. A. Craig who will be happy to show you the finest exhibit of FANCY CROTONS in many varieties, Cyclamen Phoenix Roebelenii Begonia Lorraine Dracaena Terminalis Begonia Cincinnati Dracaena Massangeana Genistas Dracaena Lord Woolsley Ficus Pandurata Dracaena Fragrans Areca Lutescens Dracaena Bronze Beauty Pandanus Veitchii Dracaena Mandaiana Nephrolepis in variety, etc., etc. We extend a cordial invitation to all members of the S. A. F. iN: O. H. to stop off in Philadelphia either going to or returning from Baltimore. We will be pleased to show you our stock at both Philadelphia or Norwood. Take car marked 69th and Market St or train on the Penna. R. R. to Norwood Station. Robert Craig Company, NORwSoDiPA. 900 Market Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 154 The American Florist. Auo. 12, Amarloan Seed Trade Asaociatlon. Leonard H.Vaughaii. Chicago. President; Marshall H Duryea. New York. First Vice- President: Edgar Gregory, Marblehead. Mass.. Second Vice President; C. E. Ken- del, Cleveland O.. Secretary and Treasurer, Next annual convention. June, 1913. VISITED Chicago : C. Herbert Coy and son Howard, Valley, Neb. BIRMINGHAM, ALA.— G. B. McVay, ong with the Amzi Godden Seed Co., s now in the produce business. Ohio seed sweet corn prospects are reported by C. S. Clark as better than one year ago, but that rain is needed. Chicago. — Prices on the Board of Trade, August 9, for grass seed, were noted as follows : Timothy, $12 to $13 per 100 pounds. A TRADE paper noted for news items dealing in generalities says : "Certain seedsmen have omitted the disclaimer" — names and Bradstreet rating, please. HOLLisTER. Calif.— Onion crops in the Sacramento river section are re- ported in.iured 50 per cent by the heat. — F. B. Mills, Rose Hill, N. Y., was a recent visitor. Blue Grass.— Three dollars to $3.10 for 14 pounds of new crop blue grass seed in carload lots in Kentucky and likely to go higher suggests a trust worth looking after. .Henry Nungesser says Canadian blue grass makes a good lawn and few complaints are received by those who sell it. Others say it is no lawn seed. Peas and Beans. — One prominent Michigan concern reports August 3 as follows : "There is not much more to say about pea and bean crops except that the more we hear of the former the shorter they get. If we were to make a guess we would say that bean crops are going to be about two-thirds of a crop and perhaps not so good." Pu§:et Sound Cabbagre. We will undoubtedly have an aver- age crop of cabbage this year, and there should be some small surplus over and above the contracts. Although the acreage planted was smaller than usual this year, yet the yield promises to be good, and the contracts are not quite as heavy as previous seasons. So far as we are able to judge at the present time, the only thing that gives signs of shortage is Danish Ballhead, most other varieties promising a good yield. L. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. SAN JOSE, CALIF. Mlchlgfan Seed Crops. Beans. — The prospect is Just fair. Some dry, very hot days stunted the growth at a critical time. Sweet Corn. — Prospects are for a moderate crop only. Cucumbers. — These suffered some from lack of moisture during the re- cent spell of extremely hot weather, but with more favorable weather at the present time seem to be recuperating and promise a fair crop. Melons. — While watermelons promise unusually well, muskmelons do not seem to have endured the extreme heat so well. We cannot look for a full crop. Radish. — A recent inspection shows much damage by heat and we esti- mate a shortage of at least 25 per cent from what we had previously expected. Squash. — Those fields of squash which have not been attacked by bugs are looking well. A few farmers have reported the bugs pretty bad. Tomato. — At present the tomato crops are very promising. They do not seem to have been damaged by the heat and are unusually healthy and vigorous. Jackson, July 28, 1911. Cincinnati. the market s sudden change. The inarket last week changed as quickly as a fair damsel's mind. One day the buyers went into the market and paid top prices for everything they purchased. When they got back the next day they were surprised at the accumulation of stock and the prices, which had dwindled one-half and even more in some lines during the night. The "superfluity," as Sam Bernard would say, continued and still contin- ued the early part of this week and apparently bids fair to continue for a fortnight. Combined with the in- creased influx of stock happened what seems to be a decrease in demand with the retailers. They are buying very carefully and not largely at a time. The shipping business, however, con- tinues. The roses are coming in stronger and, I might add, better. American Beauties are especially fine. Asters and gladioli are easily more than sufficient to meet all require- ments of the calls for them. Only the best sell readily; in fact, they are in demand. A few hardy hydrangeas come in regularly. With all the excess of flowers it would not be a bit amaz- ing if within the next fortnight, just between the crops of early and late asters, there would be the same short- age so apparent in other years and similar to the one a short time ago. The green goods market is ample for requirements. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED HoUister, California Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondence Solicited. CLUB MEETING. The Cincinnati Florists' Society held its regular meeting on Monday. Be- sides ordinary routine business a sub- sidy was voted the Bowling Club to aid them in paying the expense of a bowl- ing team to Baltimore. notes. A card from Max Rudolph from aboard the liner states that he did not have the pleasure of seeing Henry Schwarz seasick on the way over to the "Old Country." J. D. Christiansen, representing Hummel & Downing, Milwaukee, Wis., called upon the trade last week. Miss Jennie Adrian recently re- turned from an extended trip through the Great Lake region. Mrs. Albert Sunderbruch leaves shortly for an extended visit to her parents in the South. P. J. dinger spent a few days in Chicago upon business this week. H. Albany, N. Y. CLUB MEETING. Reports on the clam bake to be held on September 3 at Shafer's grove, Stop 34, Schenectady railroad, were a fea- ture of the August meeting of the Al- bany Florists' Club held at President F. A. Banker's place. Louis F. Schaefer, chairman of the bake committee, re- ported that arrangements were com- pleted and that a reduction had been secured from the proprietors of the grove for children under 12 years of age. Frederick Goldring was named treasurer of the bake committee. The park will be open at 11 a. m. and in the afternoon a contest of games will take place and prizes awarded in the several classes. The interesting fea- ture will be a baseball game between the growers and retailers^ the members of each team to choose their captains and to arrange details. The bake will be opened at 3 :30 p. m. W^illiam C. Gloeckner reported that Governor Dix had vetoed the bill to appropriate $50,000 for a range of greenhouses to undertake horticultural research at Cornell university. Governor Dix has vetoed a number of bills carrying ap- propriations this year on the ground that the state has no money for extra expenditures. The application of Gus- tave Johnson of Saratoga Springs, gardener for Mrs. Charles Scribner, was presented by President Danker and following the usual course was laid over until the next meeting. The club accepted the invitation of the treasurer, Patrick Hyde, to hold the September meeting at his place. 484 Hudson avenue. NOTES. C. R. Pettis, state superintendent of forests, has sent out a circular letter asking for information about the chest- nut bark disease which has appeared in this state in the vicinity of New York and is spreading. In the locali- ties in which the disease has been found, many of the chestnut trees have died and it is feared that the disease will spread through the state. The cir- cular describes the appearance of trees affected, and furnishes a list of ques- tions to be answered. S. Hanson, Lansingburgh, Troy, is building a carnation house 22 feet, four inches, by 50 feet, seven inches. William Hannell. Watervliet, is building an extension 28x150 feet, to be devoted to carnations. R. D. Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCB, Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet. Cabbarte, Carrot. Celery, let- tuce, Onion, Parsley, Radlsti, Rutabaga, Turnip. Sole .Agent for U. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON, Marietta, Pa. The American Florist. GET RICH QUICK Grow Cold Storage Lilies. A case of 200 7-9 Q's^iQieums cost you $14.00. Will produce in 10 weeks at least 40do7entiGwers. Figure out your profits. Get a case at once from C. C. POILWORTH CO,, Milwaukee, Wis. S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Bean, Cncamber, Tomato, Pee, Maskmelon. Sqaasb, Watermelon, Radish, Sweet Com. CorrespondeDce solicited. Contract Seed firowers CnopiiiliiPC' Pepper, EM Plant, Tomato, OpeiildlllBi. Vine Seed and Field Com. CorrespoDgdence Solicited. George R. Pedrick fi Son, PEDRICKTOWN. N, J. Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower, Specialties: Lettuce. Onion. Sweet Peas. Aster. Cosmos. Mignonette. Verbena in variety. Correspondence Solicited. Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers ♦ ♦ For the Wholesale Seed Trade. CgRPINTERia, CALIF. "ii'vour'ow^"'"""' Scratch or Poultry Food We will make it for you under your own brand, for 128.00 per ton Send today for sample 100 lb. bag $1.50. Mr. C. E. Jenson. of Atlantic City. N.J.. on Oct. 27th, 1910. writes as follows: ' I want to stale that your three grades of Poultry Food- Chick Starter. Developing Food and "Square Deal" Scratch or Poultry Food— stands without an equal today. They are perfect mixtures and sound in grain and a pleasure to handle." J.BOLGIAlfO & SON. Importers and Wholesalera (Established for 92 years) Baltimore, Md. DITLEV ELTZHOLTZ & CO. Ringe, Denmark, offer for delivery Autumn 1911, Cualifower Seed, Danish Snowball Cab- » bage— Danish Ballhead. Please ask for our prices. Francis Brill —GROWER and DEALER— Hempstead, R. I. NEW YORK. FROM SUNNY SPAIN Specialties: Onions. Peopers. Early To- mato Cauliflowers, Beans. 97 varieties. Melons, Celery, Egg Plants. SEEDS: Grown on contract for the United States Seedsmen by Federico C. Varela, I^SiT""- '^""'T/.lSf^el requested: I do not supply growers direct. John Bod^er& Sons Co. Los Angeles, California Wholesale growers of Sweet Peas, Tomatoes, Lima Beans, Lettuce, Asters, Cosmos and other Flower Seeds. GKT QUOTATIONS FROM L3NDRETH SEEDS which SUCCEED Bloomsdale Farm. Bristol, Pa. FOR SEEDS OP AIX KIND APPLY TO W. W. JOHNSON & SON, LiMitid, Boston. Ensland. Cynosurus Cristatus (Crested Dogstail) Largest Growers and Importers in the World. WM. POWERS & CO. Seed Merchants, Waterlord, Irelan d H. WREDE, LUNEBDRG, GERMAN PANSY SEED ' 178 First Prizes, the highest awards [ Chicago. Paris. London. Bruxelles. 1000 seeds, finest mixed 25c loz, ■• ..$2,25 Price IM OD ap(>licatloD, Cash with CHOICE SEEDS For Gardeners, Truckers and Plant Growers Long Island Cabbage Seed, Cauli- flower, Egg, Pepper, Tomato, Etc. Price Lists Free, Wholesale and Retail. Grown by F. C. Varella, white and red, $10J.OO per 100 lbs. crystal Wax $1.90 per lb. Two slightly used Standard Seed Testers, No 2. $16.00 each. De Qiorgi Bros., Council Bluffs, Iowa. tSention the American Florist when writing J. C. Robinson Seed Co. Waterloo, Neb. Contract growers of Cucumber, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar Flint and Field Seed Corns. Mention the Atnerican Florist when writing ESTABLISHED IN 1884. Bridgaman's Seed Wareiiouse, RICKARDS BROS., Props., New York Telephone 4235 Gramercy. Mention the American Florist when loriting 37 East 19 St., bet. Broadway and 4th Ave Trade Directory ^'f the United States and Canada Price $3.00 Postpaid. American Florist Co., 440 S.Dearborn St., CHICAGO. 156 The American T'lorist. Aug. 12, CALLAS 1^8 — 2-inch, 320 to case. just received from japan. Supply Limited. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., Bardaystreet, New York. Order at Once. 31 Washington. A WELCOME RAIN. The abundance of rain during the past week has been cheering to all who are engaged in horticulture. Though there had previously been heavy show- ers, the great heat following soon dried out the soil, but there is now the satis- faction of knowing that it has been thoroughly soaked. It has made a great •impi'ovement in the landscape features of the parks and private grounds and greatly benefited the flower and market gardeners. Gladioli are now appearing on the market in considerable quantities and there is some very fair stock. There are also a few dahlias. The outdoor stock of asters is a very backward proposition. A few good blooms have appeared, but for every good one it is safe to say that there are dozens which are prac- tically worthless, and nearly all the saleable stock that is on the market has been grown under glass. In the greenhouses, carnation planting is well under way and notwithstanding the ordeal of heat and drought through which the plants passed while in the fields thej' are in very fair condition. Of Enchantress, particularly the light pink, plants of large size may be seen. CLUB MEETING. The Florists' Club met on the lawn of W. F. Gude's residence on the night of August 1. Mr. Gude and his estim- able wife, together with a score of as- sistants, had made elaborate prepara- tions for the entertainment of their guests. It was a splendid reception, attended bj' over two hundred mem- bers, their wives, daughters and sweet- hearts, and a number of invited guests. The spacious and beautiful lawn was aglow with Japanese lanterns and nothing was left undone that would enhance the pleasure of the guests. Richard Vincent, Jr., delivered his most interesting lecture on Holland, profusely illustrated by stereoptican views of the bulb growing industry. There were also many other interest- ing views of scenes which Mr. Vincent has visited during his extensive trav- els. The lecture was a real treat and was very warmly received. There were also a number of very excellent and amusing recitations by local talent. There was an abundance of good things to eat and precautions had also been taken against anybody suffering from thirst. Doubtless many who at- tended will take advantage of the in- vitations of their delightful host and hostess to "Come again." NOTES. F. H. Kramer, in addition to his extensive florist business, is an active promoter of the Imperial Theater, now under construction on Ninth street, near F. This structure will be equipped to stage any play that may come here. The stage will be sixty- nine feet wide and twenty-one feet deep; the seating capacity will be 1,000. The house will be open in Oc- tober. George H. Cooke has nearly com- pleted an addition to his store, which will give him about twice the floor space he formerly occupied. This was made necessary by his greatly In- creased business in the season. At the baseball park he has just completed a job of 12,000 square yards of sod- ding. The bowling team went to Baltimore on the night of August 5 and rolled with the Baltimore team, winning two games out of three from the Orioles. These two teams are preparing for the convention by hard work, leaving the hot air features to those who like that sort of thing. Adolphus Gude, superintendent of greenhouses for the Gude Bros. Co., has, at their new range on the Blad- ensburg road, completed one new house, 60x400 feet, another 40x350, both planted with roses. Other houses will be erected. A. B. Garden has completed his two new rose houses and is now build- ing a large propagating house. A. F. Troy, N. T.— Fred L. Post is telling of a swindle perpetrated on him, but through the suspicions of his daugh- ter was saved a larger loss. A young man ordered two large designs to be delivered for a funeral and before leaving had a spray of roses arranged which he took with him, saying he would pay for all when they were de- livered. The daughter telephoned to friends residing near the address given and found that no person was dead and the name was not the party liv- ing at the street and number left by tfee swindler. [CYPTIiiN TBEE -OR- Winter Onion Sets We are headquarters for quantities. — Sow Winter Vetch Now — Write for Prices. Yau^han's Seed Store J New York Chicago. eiANT PANSY SEEP The KENILWORTH Strain must not be compared wilii the flimsy Trimar- deau; it is much larger and of good substance.. The immense flowers of 3H to 4 inches are of per- fect form; every tint and shade is produced in striking combinations and endless variations of beautiful colors and markincs: it is the result of years of selections. The stock plants are selected from many thousands of plants grown for ma-ket. It is rich with shades of brown, bronze, red. mahogany and numerous others. 1911 seed now ready light, medium or dark mixtures. 2,000 seeds. 50c; 5 000. $1 00; Hoz..$1.25; oz..$5,00. Pansies In Separate Colors Giant .Adonis b. auliful light blue. Giant Emperor William, ultramarine blue. Giant King of the Blacks, coal black. Giant Beaconsfield. violet, shading to white. Giant Golden Queen, yellow. Giant Golden, yellow, with dark center. Giant Masterpiece, beautifully ruffled with a wide range of rich colors. Giant Red. a fine mixture of rtd shades. Giant White. Giant White, with large violet center. Giant Royal Purple, fine large flowers. Giant Orchard flowering, rare shadi s. Giant Bronze and copper shades. Giant Light Blue, delicate shades of blue. Giant Dark Blue, deep blue shade. Trade pkt.. 25c; any 5 for $1.00: any U, $2.00. Rainbow is a blend of over 50 of the latest introduction of Giant Pansies of the most beautiful gorgeous col- ors; blotched, striped, veined marffined etc. With every $1,00 worth of Pansy Seed I will send 1000 of Rainbow free, and with other amounts in like pro- p 8 r- tion. /$?//. The American Florist. 167 SEASONABLE SEED Sforrs & Harrison's Superb Giant Mixed Pansies This mixture contains the cream of the world's finest strains of Pansies, embracing all of the Ciant strains, together with the new Orchid-Flowering varieties, telected and mixed by ourselves with a view of pleasing the most / critical florist trade. Absolutely unsurpassed. Trade packet, 50c; I4-OZ., $1.25; oz., $4.00. All Other strains, separate colors and named varieties of Pansies. Cineraria Seed from Prize Winners Trade Packet, $ I .OO. PERENNIAL SEEDS A large variety for immediate sowing. THE ST0RR8 & HARRISON CO. PAINESVILLE, OHIO POINSETTIAS (TRUE TYPE) AUGUST DELIVERY We will have a fine lot ready early in August. Strong 2 1-2 in. pot plants. Price, $5.50 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. A. HENDERSON fc GO Mention the American Florist when writing 162 N.Wabash K\e., CHICAGO, Clematis PaiUculata, strocs. from 4 in. pots, $10.00 per ICO; 3 in, pots. $5,00 per lOO. Asparagus Sprergeri. 2 id, pots. 2c; 2^^? in. pots, $3.00 per 103: 3-in, pots. $4,00 per 100. Salvia, Benfire; English Ivy, Stevia, tall and variegated; Passion Vine, (rom 3 in, pots. $4-00 per 100 Crotons, 4-in. pots. J2,C0 per dozen. Ferns, Boston, Whilmani and Scholieli. 4-in. $2,00 per doz,: 5 in. $3.00 per doz, 1 1th a Westmorelaad Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Mentio7i the Ainerican Florist when loriting CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO. La Fayette, Indiana. Mention thr. American Florist lohcn writing J. L. DILLON Wholesale and Retail Florist Bloomsburg, Pa. Field grown select plants. Per 1000 White Enchantress $50 00 White Perfection '. 60 00 Enchantress 50 00 Rose Pink Enchantress 60 00 Mirniborya Farm, 109 East Broad St., Ricliniond, Va. For Fall Planting Lilium Tenuifoliuin, Hansoni, Davuri- cum, Henryi, Elegans and Wallacei; Daphne Cneorum, Delphinium For- mosum, Syringa Japonica, German and Japan Iris. Fall list issned in August. E. S. MILLER, Wading River, N. Y. Field-Grown carnation Plants of Bright Spot ready after August 1. NiC. Zweifel, North lyiiiwaubee, Wisconsin. J. D. Thompson Carnation Go. Carnation Specialists JOLIET, ILL. SMILAX Fine plants cut back, ready to plant out. 2H inch, $1 50 per 100: $12,50 per ICOO. Asparagus Sprengeri, fine out of 2H in. pots. $1 50 per 10) Asparagus Plumosus, 2V2-in. $2 00 per KXl. J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa. Field Grown Carnation Plants Direct from the Grower. Per 100 1000 Light Pink Enchantress $7 00 $60 00 Lawson Eoctiantress 7 00 60 00 Rose Pink Enchantress 7 03 60 00 While Enchaniress 8 00 70 00 WtiitePeifectlon 7 00 65 00 Sangamo 8 00 75(0 Alvina 7 00 65 00 Oorotliv Gordon 8 00 75 00 May Day 7 00 65 00 Pink Delight 7 00 65 00 Victoria 7 00 60 00 Georgia 7 00 60 00 Afterglow 7 OT 60 01 Winsor 6 00 55 00 Beacon 7 00 60 00 Victory . . 7 00 60 00 Harlowarden 6 00 55 00 M. A. Patten ' 6 CO 55 Ofi B.Market 6 00 55 00 Queen 6 00 55 CO Lady Bountiful 6 00 55 00 .All of the above plants are in fine condition, clean, thrifty and vigorous, guaranteed in every way- If on receiving: any of the above plants, they are not as represented, they can be returned at once and your remittance will be refunded. It pays to buy good stock such as we grow. They will produce twice af many blooms as the cheaper gradt'S offered. Stock ready for shipment July 10, Cash with cder, HOWARD P. KLEINHANS, 66 Centre Sq Easton, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Perfectly Clean Boston Ferns for growing on, we have 15,000 of them 3-inch $800perl00 Asparagus Seedlings, prepaid, we have 200 000 Plumosus 9Dc per 100: $7.50 per 1000 Sprengerl 60c per 100; $5,00 per ICOO Cash, please. THE REESER PLANT COMPANY "^"'"pian'tsn'en""'" SPRINGFIELD, OHIO ROSES A SPECIALTY. The Din^ee fi Conard Co., WEST GROVE, PA, 158 The American Florist. Auv Let us quote or add other supplies to ship with these and SAVE FREIGHT. DO IT NOW. Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO — NEW YORK. 1 lb . . $60 00 Separate colors: Giant Yellow, Giatit White, Lord Beaconsfield, Emperor Wil. liam, same pi ice. Cash with order. PETER BROWM. Lancaster, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writino Ferns for Dishes Per 100 Per 1000 2Vi-in $3.50 $30.00 Asparagus Plumosus, 2H inch $3 50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Chrysanthemums for pot culture. 2'^ in. 53.00 per 100. Primroses, Obconica, Chinese Kcwensisand Forbesii, best larwe flcweriog strain, strong 2^ inch pot planis, $3.C0 per lOO: $.'5.00 per lOOD. Christmas Peppers, 2 inch pots. $2.50 per 100. 500 at 1000 rates. Cash with order. FRANK OECHSLIN, 4911 Qulncv St.. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when tonttne I Advertisers, Send Copy Early for Best Service. 160 The American Florist. Aug. 12, \ Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers* Association of America. B. L. Watts, StateCollcge. Pa.. President; H. F. Hall. Boston. Mass.. Vice-President; S. W. Severance. 508 Illinois Life Bnildine, Louisville. Ky.. Secretary; M. L. Rostenit. Cleveland, O. Treasurer. Annual meeting at Boston Mass.. 1911. Growing Lettuce. Green house growers generally aim to have their first lettuce crop come in about November I; often it is de- sirable to have it sooner. We would figure on October 20 to open the market as in average seasons we get enough freezing to ruin the outdoor lettuce by that time. During the warm months good plants can be produced in 30 days, that is, without transplant- ing; if transplanted, five weeks is more likely correct. Then we must figure another five weeks for the crop to grow; we often produce fine lettuce in 30 days from planting, but it is not the rule with most growers. Thus, August 15 would be about right to sow the seed for the early crop. It is generally conceded that outdooi^ grown plants are no good for forcing; this is true in regard to tlie average outdoor product which is too mucli hardened by sun, dry winds and general ex- posure, but the green house is a bad place, too, for lettuce in August. Therefor we start our plants under cheesecloth frames outdoors, where there is no trouble to germinate the seed, no trouble to keep them moist and growing, and no attacks of in- sects. We make these frames out of 1x0x16 foot lumber five feet 10 inches wide, tack the cloth on and water through the cloth with the hose. Later we block the frames up with a few bricks to admit more air. Maeketman. Companion Cropping:. The writer has never been a friend to either double cropping or companion cropping under the old or natural sys- tem, but with irrigation, especially overhead irrigation, the case is differ- ent. Early this season, when we saw the tendency of the weather we aban- doned one-half of our land entirely; in fact, never plowed it, and centered all our energies on the other half, which is covered by water pipes. It does not take long for one to see that it does not pay to water vacant land and in- ter cropping is the result. Thus we planted every fourth row of onions to a bunching variety to be removed for green onions to be followed by celery, and every two rows one was omitted entirely and melons planted instead. Thus we are producing green onions, dry onions, melons and celery on the same ground and at this date the pros- pects are for success. When the early cabbage was heading we planted with a hand corn planter bush beans between every two plants; not quite to the cen- ter of the path to allow access for cut- ting; as we cut the cabbage we broke the remaining outside leaves to form a mulch for the beans. The result is. we have a good crop of beans worth $2.00 per bushel where we cut cabbage only a few weeks ago at 90 cents per dozen, and we. expect to follow the beans with spinach. We train our melons lengthways of the rows for easy .spraying and about August 1 broadcast turnips. This is a successful combination by experi- ence. Staked tomatoes now have a row of celery growing on the north side of each row which promises ex- ceedingly well as the tomatoes protect the celery from the hot sun; by Sep- tember 15 we will have the tomatoes out of the way as they are now all topped to prevent further growth. Scarlet Globe radishes, we inter-crop anywhere between onions, lettuce, cab- bage, or beans, as they are removed so quickly no liarm is done. We pro- duce lima bean plants on sods and inter planted our head lettuce field with tliese limas which are now a tropical growth on their poles. We expect to remove these limas for frames in October to carry radishes and head lettuce down to Christmas. Our early spinach patches which were broad casted were plowed under in June and at once reset with cucum- bers grown in 2'/2-inch pots. We have had better crops than our neighbors on less land, and nicer goods we never had. The prospects are we will wind up this season more successfully than any before. But to carry such a plan we must water, mulch, fertilize, ma- nure, and produce plants to reset, and have plenty of help. Marketuan. Small Pots for Forcing Strawberries. The usual size of pots for the forc- ing of strawberries is 6-inch, and for late batches some even prefer 7-inch pots, and some uncommonly fine fruit I have recollection of being grown in this latter size. Occasionally one meets with instances where a smaller pot is made to do duty, and in some cases that have come under my notice splendid results have followed this practice. For the earliest gathering this year I prepared a batch of plants in 4S's, or 5-inch pots, and, compared with the plants occupying the larger size, there was a distinct advantage. There was a less number of "blind" plants, the trusses were more com- pact, and the fruit produced was even better than is usual with the earliest supplies in previous years. It may be said, as an argument against the smaller pot, says a writer in Garden Illustrated, that the summer and au- tumn of last year being so wet, matur- ity of leaf and crown was promoted by the smaller amount of soil; an argument that may be readily con- ceded by anyone disposed to think the FINE 200.000 Celery Plants Golden Self Blanching, Woodruff Beauty, Axt's Green, New Magnificent, Dwarf White, Shoemakers Green, Kberle, and Henderson. WARREN SHINN. Nurseryman, WOODBURY, N. J. matter out. So impressed, however, am I, apart altogether from the fact that the season was uncongenial, that in future I shall use the 4^ pot, at any rate, for the two lots required for early picking. There may be need for more space for late stocks, in order that watering may be lessened some- what, as the plants have to bear stronger sunlight and lengthened days, I can call to mind at least one in- stance where the practice was to grow all forced strawberries in 4.S pots, and the exceptionally large, brightly-col- ored fruits are well remembered. It was considered that both the water and the soil in tlie garden referred to, being charged with iron, stimulated the plants and accentuated ihe bright- ness of the ripe berries. I do not pre- tend to say that exceptional size marked any of these examples grown in small pots. There is a natural pride in two ounce or larger Royal Sovereign fruits, a weiglit which some growers find no particular difficulty in securing, but it might be reasonably conceded that the best culture is- necessary to ensure uniform crops of two ounce berries. Watcn lor our Trade Mark ttan*t<< on every brick of Lambert's Pur» Culture Mushroom Spawn SnbstitattoD of chesper rradesis^ thus easily exposed. Fresb sample ^'C>-^ brick, with illustrated book, mailed ^<^^^^ postpaid by mannfactnreri opot re cejpt of 40ceDt8iD postage. Ad4r«ii Trade Mark.\mericanSpawnCOMSt.PanI,Minn. We will mailoD ap- plication sample of Niagara Pure Cultur* Spawn Direct or Trans- fer, or both, that vou may be your own ;udpe of quality. We will quote you most attr active figures. both to large and small growers. Oar qaality speaks for itself and is guaranteed' Niagara Mushroom & Spawn Co., Lockpori, N.Y Success In Market Gardening REVISED AND ENLARGED EDITION. A new and larger edition of this well known work on market garden- ing. It contains everything a market gardener wants to know, and in a form easily understood . It is an invaluable guide to any one in the business from the beginner to the most experienced. PRICE $1.10 AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. OBOWEB and EXPOBTEB an the TKBT LABUKBT SCALE ot all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWSB and FAKH SEEDS. (EctablUbed 1787.) CnOPialtioC Bean*. Eeeti, Cabbacei. Carrot*, Kohl RabI, L,«ek, Lettuce*. Onion*. OUCululllCOi Fea«, Radl*>ie*, Spinach, Turnip*. Swedea Aster*, Balsams, Begonia*. Carnation*. Cineraria*, Gloxinia*. L.ark*pur. Naaturtlum*. Panale*, Petunias. Phloxea Primula*, Scablou*. Stock*. Verbena*, Ztnnlaa, eto. Catalogue free on application. HENRY HETTE'S TRIUMPH OP THE GIANT PAN6IES (mixed), the moat perfect and mo*t beautiful In the world, 15.00 per oa, |1.60 per K oa, TBo per 1-1« oz., post- age paid. Cash with order. All *eed* offered are grown under my penonal euperrlslon on my own Ta*t ground*, and are warranted true to name, of etrongeet growth, flneet *tock* and be*t quality. I AXSO GBOW LARGELT SEEDS ON CONTRACT. igiz. The American Florist. 161 Jackson & Perkins Company NEWARK, NEW YORK Some of the ''J. & Field-^rown Rose Bushes Best florists grades Full assortment of H. P.'s, H. T.'s, Ramblers, etc. Flowering Shrubs Strong, thrifty stock. Almonds, Deutzias, Foisythias, Hydrangeas, Lilacs, Prunus, Philadelphus, Spireas, Snowballs, Weigclas, etc. Thirty miles east of Rochester, on main Hoe of New York Central Railway. Also reached by Rochester, Syracuse & Eastern Trolley Line from either Syracuse or Rochester. Cars every hour. Location P." Specialties Ard: Hydrangea Otaksa Strong plants, grown out of doors in G-inch pots. Peonies Splendid list of best florists' sorts, all care- fully "rogued" and true to name. Perennial Plants — a very complete assortment of the best varieties. €* r^wv\£x 4rk CkCkCk I \c Convention visitorsfrom ^Ume lO ace us the North and west are urgently invited to call upon us when returning and see our five hundred acres of Ornamental Nurserv Stock. Originators of the "Dorothy Perkins" Rose EUROPEAN GOODS In addition to the business of our own nurseries, we are also Sole American A^CntS for leading European growers of the following lines : Belgian Plants— .\zaleas, Palms, Ficus, Tuberous Be- Dutch BulbS— Hyacinihs, Tulips, Narcissi, Crocuses, gonias and the other Belgian specialties. etc., etc. LUy of the Valley— Several .good grades for both early ■ Manetti Stocks for Grafting— Both English and French and late forcing. grown. Jackson & Perkins Company, Newark, New York "Dispensers of the Preferred Stock" Single Bouvardias Strong 2Vi inch, in pink and white. $2.50 per 109. $22. = 0 per 10^0. Now is the time for bench- ing pinching bark until Oct. 15. You will have lots of flowers belore Xmas (hat wiH pay you better than Mums, with less trouble. Cash. please. 30,000 Carnations best varieties in white, pink and red ; No I: do stem rot. Write for prices. MOREL BROS. 622 E Market Street. Scranton, Pa. Field Grown Carnations Limestone Land: No Stem Rot. 5000 White Perfection SOOGLawson Encliantrets 8000 R.P. Enchantress 30J0Winsor 7000 Enchantress $6 00 per 100: $55.00 per 1000 5000 White Enchantress $7.0O per 100: $eS00perl000. 250 at 1000 rate. W. Fargo. U. S. and American Express. JNO. F. SABRANSKY, Successor to W. Sabransky, Kenton, Ohio. Mention the American Florist when writins Field -Grown Carnations Per 100 Enchantress $6.00 White Enchantress 7.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 6.00 Winsor 6.00 Lawson 6.00 Beacon 7.00 White Perfection 7.00 I/ady Bountiful 6.00 The Queen 6.00 Dorothy Gordon 8.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 10.00 Farnam P. Caird, Troy, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing H. H. BARROWS AND SON. 4!i-inch, from bench 10 cents. 3! i-inch, from bench 7 cents 2!'2-iiich, 3 cents; $30.00 per 1000 2i:-inch, .$5.00 per 100; $40. 0(.) per lOXl. 2' j-inch, $16.(10 per 100; 3y2-inch, pot-grown, $26,00 per lO"!. Henry H. Barrows & Sons WHITMAN, MASS. 162 The American Florist. [Ug. l^. The Nursery Trade I American AssocialloD of Nurserymen ]. H. Dayton Palnesville. O.. President: W. H. Wyman. No'th Ab nEton. Mass. Vice- President; John Hall Rochester. N V. Sec'y. Thirty seventh annual convention to be held at Boston. Mass.. 1912. Visited Chicago : Herbert Green- smith, superintendent of parlvs, Cin- cinnati, O. The Persimmon. Of the persimmon of the eastern United States. Diospyros Virginiana. which is rarely cultivated, the Bulletin of Popular Information, publislied by the Arnold Arboretum. July Ti, says that this. howe\-er, is a perfectly hardy, fast-growing and shapely tree. The leaves are thick and leathery, dark green and shining above and pale below. The male and female flowers are produced on different individuals and are not conspicuous. They open when the leaves are nearly fully grown and are pale yellow, those of the fe- male tree l>eing about three-quarters of an inch long and nearly three times as long as those of the male tree. The fruit, which ripens late in the autumn and does not become sweet and suc- culent until after it has been touched by the frost, remains on the branches during the winter; it is globose or ob- long, about two inches in diameter, pale orange color often with a liright red cheek and is covered with pale bloom. Occasionally plants with ex- ceptionally large or well-flavored fruits have been propagated by nur- serymen, but there is still opportunity to improve this fruit, which is one of the best produced by any North Ameri- can tree. In New England the persim- mon grows naturally only in a few sta- tions in southern Connecticut, but in the middle and southern states it is very common, often covering by means of its suckers barren fields, and spring- ing up by the sicjes of roads and fences. As an ornamental tree and for the value of its fruit it should be more often planted. In a group of this tree at the Arboretum is a male now covered with flowers: the largest tree in the group is a female on which the young fruits are just beginning to form. Wild Grapevines. Many of the early travelers in the northeastern part of North America spoke of the abundance and beauty of the wild grapevines and were enthusi- astic over the wine that was to be made from the great store of grapes which they found hanging over lakes and streams and along the borders of the forest. These high hopes have not been realized and the fruit of the American grapevines, with some nota- ble exceptions, unless improved by the blood of the Old World wine grapes, is of little value. American grape- vines, says the Bulletin of Popular In- formation, issued by the Arnold Ar- boretum. ha\e played a great part in restoring the vineyards of Europe ruined by the phylloxera and among them are some of the most splendid ornamental vines of all temperate re- gions. No other vines are better suited to cover trellises and arbors, to climb high into old trees, to hang gracefully over walls and fences, to spread over rocks and to clothe barren slopes. Among the little known species best worth cultivation are perhaps Vitis Doaniana and Vitis cinerea. The first is a native of the Texas Panhandle where it was discovered a few years ago. This is a fast-growing plant and appears to be perfectly at home in New England. The leaves are large, thick and firm, and rather pale bluish green in color. The fruit, which grows in small clusters, is l)lue covered with a pale bloom and of fair ciuality. Vitis cinerea is an inhabitant of the river banks of the Mississippi valley from Illinois to Kansas and Texas and some- times grows to a great size. This spe- cies bears very large leaves which are dark green and dull on the upper sur- face and ashy .gray on the lower sur- face and. like the young shoots, are clothed when they unfold with a thick, felt-like gray covering. Some of the Patrick Foy, Roanoke, Va. President Railway Gardening .^ssoriaiion Which Meets at ChicaRO. August 15-lS other species in the collection which should be studied by persons interested in handsome vines are Vitis vulpina. the Frost Grape, the species which grows the furthest north: Vitis rotun- difolia, the Muscadine or Southern Fox Grape, often cultivated in selected forms in the southern states as the Scuppernong Grape; Vitis monticola, Sw-eet Mountain Grape of the lime- stone hills of southwestern Texas; Vitis rubra or palmata. a slender graceful plant found from Illinois to Missouri. Louisiana and Texas; Vitis Arizonica, with small, pale gray-green leaves: Vitis aestivalis, the Summer Grape of the middle states, with large leaves dark green above and covered below through the season with rusty brown hairs, and small blue-black ber- ries: Vitis bicolor of the northern and middle states, a magnificent plant with large deeply-Iobed leaves dark green on the upper surface and pale blue- green on the lower surface; Vitis La- brusca. the common Fox Grape of New England, with leaves covered below with tawny white, tan-colored, or red- brown felt and dull green above and large berries which vary in color from dark purple to reddish lirown or amber color. The Delaware. Concoi'd. and other well known table grapes ai'e se- lected varieties of this species, and this is one of the parents of most of the hybrid grapes which are now largely cultivated in the United States. Vitis cordifolia. the Frost Grape, an inhabitant of the middle states, with thin leaves light green on both sur- faces and with large clusters of small blue fruit which becomes edible after frost, is one of the largest and most vigorous of the American species, often growing into the tops of the tallest trees and forming stems from one to two feet in diameter. In spite of the beauty and value as ornamental plants of the American grapevines which can be seen in the Arboretum it is impos- sible to obtain more than one or two of them in nurseries, as American nur- serymen have not yet learned the value of these plants or that a demand for them exists or would exist if plants could be fiought. Among Old World Grapes the most interesting as ornamental plants are Vitis Coignetiae and Vitis amurensis; the first, which is an inhabitant of northern Japan, grows to a large size and produces enormous, thick, promi- nently veined leaves pale on the lower side which turn scarlet in the autumn. This is a very vigorous and hardy plant here, and for northern countries one of the most valuable of all the or- namental grapevines. Vitis amurensis is a native of eastern Siberia and. al- though less vigorous than Vitis Coig- netiae. it is a hard.v and valuable plant for covering walls and trellises. The Chinese Vitis Davidii is interesting be- cause, unlike the New World grape- vines, the stems are thickly covered with spines, a character which at one time caused French botanists to con- sider it the type of a new genus. Spino- vitis. The leaves of this plant turn red in the autumn. In severe winters the stems are killed back to the ground. Equally curious, perhaps, is another Chinese grapevine. Vitis Pag- nuccii. with leaves which are some- times shaped like those of an ordinary grapevine and sometimes deeply and variously lobed much like those of the Virginia Creeper. Fruit Trees ^"^s^^"- Finr- trtis. Prices reasonable, MITCHELL'S NURSERY, Beverly, Ohio Phoenix Nursery Company Nurserymen and Florista BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS SeDd list ot waott lor piices. Wholesale catalneup for Spring 1911 now readr JflCS SniltS & CO19 '(HaUand)' Azaleas, (hardy), Berried Planta, Bleediog Hearts, Blue Spruces, Boxwood, Clematis, Climb* ing Plants, Conifers, Evergreens, Funklas in sorts. Hydrangea P. G., Japan Maples, Peoolei, Pot-grown Plants. (Lilacs a specialty), Rbodo- denroDS, Roses, Spireas, Valleys. Price List Free on Demand. ^5'^Arbor Vitae (Tbnya Occidentalis.) A tplendld stock of 3 to 4 (t. and 4 t« 5 ft. trees, Write for descriptions and prlcaa. The Wm. H. Moon Co., MORRISVILLE. FA. LARGE TREES OAKS and MAPLES Pinea and Hemlock* ANDORRA NURSERIES. Wm. Waroer Harper. Prop. Cliestnot HUl, PHILA., PA. igii. The American Florist. 163 LILIUIVI HARRISII""^*^ ■""-' Easter Lily. Let Us Supply Your Wants in Lilies This Season. We think we can make it to your advantage to do so, as regards both quality and price. The stock tUat we offer is n)t gathered indiscriminately from all kinds of sources, but is grown for ns by a few selected growers whose stocks have been worked up from the true, original stock. In order to ensure the health of the product, the bulbs are not grown on the same field oftener thin one season, other crops being grown on the field the preceding year. The ground is thoronghly manured when the previous crop is grown, leaving it in a high state of culti- vation, and when the lily bulbs are planted no fresh manure is used, and this prevents disease and insures a crop of st.ong. healthy bulbs. In addition to this, we do not dig our bulbs as early as they are usually dug. but leave them in the ground until they are thoroughly ripened and matured. When Harrisit is good, it leaves little to be desired. There is very little, if any, stock obtainable as good as the stock that we are offering. We are supplying only this one grade of selected stock, and when this is disposed of, we shall have no more to offer. While the quality of the stock that we offer is of the highest, our prices are as low as, or lower than, the prices of those who offer the ordinary stock gathered from indiscriminate sources. We are sure buvers will find our stock veiv satisfactory, and much more so than the Japanese Longiflorum, which has badly deteriorated in recent years. Bear in mind that we were the original introducers of Harrisii in Bermuda, and that we have exceptional facilities for obtaining our present supplies .\lso take note that the smallest bulbs that we offer are 6-7 inch bulbs, not 6-7 inch, as usually offered. 6- 7 inch bnlbs, 360 to the case, $15.00 per case; full lOOO lots, $ 40 OO per 1000. 7- 9 inch bulbs, 200 to the case, $16.00 per case; full 1000 lots, $ 75.00 per 1000. 9-11 inch bulbs, 100 to the case, $18 00 per case; full 1000 lots, $175.00 per 1000. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb eve» printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120 page book , written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- tains many chapters [covering all sides of I growing, propagating I storing, etc., and also some pagesofvaluable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources. A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PPICE. POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLtRIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. Geraniums Rooted cuttings ready now of Nutt. Ric- ard, and Poltevine. $10.00 per ItOO. Orders booked for fall delivery at sams price. SFRENGIRI Pot plants at $1.50 per 100. IRIS The best early true blue, yellow and laven- der at $1.50 per 100. LIME Hydrated pulverized and bagged, will keep, is the best you can buy and a paying investment at $4.50 per one-half ton. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. BOBBINK& ATKINS World's Choicest Florist and Nursery Products. We are growing in our greenhouses and in our 230 acre nursery a large variety of material conttantty in demand b/ fioiisis Our lllustialed Utntral catalogue describes all the stock we grow. We shall gladly mail it to any Sorist upon application. B. & A. SPECIALTIES: Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Autumn Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. W'E ere only a few minutes from New York City: Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. Nurserymen and Florists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. aenUon tlieA.merican Florist when writms PEONIES We have a very large stock of the best commercial varieties— all of our own growing. Send us a list of your needs. 'W T^T ^S Our stock of German varieties is large and true. Complete list of both with prices will be sent on request. For immediate landscape effects we offer a large list of fine, well grown plants. Price on application. "■"cSicl"ff ''■ Vanghan's Store Store, 25 Barclay Street, NEW YORK Greenhouses, Trial Grounds, and Nurseries, Western Springs, III. Chrysanthemums AND Aster Seeds EmerD,Siiiltli&Co„*Src'r' 4 FEW GOOD THINGS YOl WANT. Geraniums, Nutt, Perkins Grant, La Favorite. R. C. SI. 25. 2-in. pots, $2.C0; 3 in. $4 00 per 100; Viaud. Ca«tellane. Pointevine. Jaulin. Ricard. Buchner. R. C. 11 50; 2-in. pots. $2.50 3in. $5.00 per too. Boston Ferns, 5 in. 2Sc each. Whilmini ferns, 4 in.. 2Sc. Dracaena Ind., 3in.. S5.00; 4in., $10 00: 5in. $25 00 per 10 J. Vinca Var., 2 in . 2c. Asparagus Sprengen, 2'in., $2.50 per 100. Asparagus Plumosns, 2 in.. $3 00 per 100. Cash with order Mention the American Florist when iBrliiug GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. 164 The American- Florist. Aug. 12. Field-Grown Carnation Plants. strong Plants 10 to 20 Breaks. Free From Disease. Ready tor Delivery. Per 100 Per 1000 SangamO, brilliant pink, very free, 10 to 20 breaks $6 00 $50 00 Winona, medium pink, good plants, 10 to 20 breaks 6 00 50 00 Alvina, dark pink, very prolific, .10 to 20 breaks • •■:■.......-•• 6 00 50 00 J. WhitCOmb Riley, best yellow. 10 to 20 breaks 6 00 50 00 Washington, dark pink sport of Enchantress 10 00 75 00 Chicago Carnation Co. 30 E. Randolph Street, C HIC A.OO Los Angeles, Caltt. sciiMER conditio:ns. - In marked contrast with the extreme heat reported from the e.ast and the middle west, the weather here has been delightful. It is true that in the sun it is warm by day but there is usually some^ wind blowing, the tem- perature has not been high and with only the shade of a tree or bush it is cool and comfortable, while the even- ings and nights are exceedingly pleas- ant. The.se conditions account for the presence still of many eastern visitors and the continuance of a very fair de- mand for stock. We are nearing the ■end- of July yet there has been abso- lutely no glut of cut stock, and the •demand for roses, orchids, plants and green goods has kept up finely. There is a distinct shortage in this market for short cheap flowers that are suit- .able for filling in funeral pieces, such as candytuft, small asters, daisies, pyrethrums and similar stock, and thefe will be money in growing this for the man who can obtain an acre or two of good land cheap with suitable water. Weddings, funerals and social •events continue to c\ean up stock and retailers say they have never known a better season so far. Good cut Lilium Tubrum from outdoors is on the market, as well as plants from under ■glass and lath. TfOTE.S. A most enjoyable picnic was given to members of the Los Angeles County Horticultural Society and other guests ■by Dietrich & Turner, of Montebello, at their ranch July 23. A large crowd attended and were taken from the end •of the car line by motor trucks from Howard & Smith's, the Germain Seed Co., and others. A fine repast was served and a baseball game indulged in during the afternoon. George Roe.ding. of Fresno, was the guest of honor and made an interesting speech at lunch time, followed by Herbert Goodge. , Dr. Houghton also gave a short speech in his usual humorous style, but neither of our hosts could be persuaded to say much, though J. Dietrich got out of his predicament much easier than his partner. A good deal of fun was got out of the word- ing on the sign on the lawn, "Heisse liUft," and "Calidaura" was suggested .as a name for the ranch. We can answer for it there was plenty of "hot air" of one kind in the big lath house, and also plenty of cooling drinks, plenty of good fellowship and a genera! feeling of good will pervading. The response to cheers for the hosts was hearty enough to suit the most exact- ing, and there were pleasant side trips to Howard & Smith's nursery and other interesting points. The latter end of July is not a good time to see roses, but many were surprised to see the clean, healthy and vigorous stock in the Dietrich & Turner houses, which promises exceedingly well for the com- ing season. Mr. Turner evidently be- lieves in giving his stock plenty of room and the plants are fine. Probably the largest wedding deco- ration of the season ' was that at the Rindge-Hole wedding by Wright's Flowex Shop. Both the garden and the house were beautifully decorated, many thousands of pink roses being used. The bride's table was decorated with white roses, lily of the valley and orchids, Phalsenopsis amabilis being the variety used. Besides this large table there were 94 smaller ones seat- ing from six to eight people, these be- ing decorated with pink roses, 130 bunches of Cecil Brunner being used. The ceremony was held under a canopy of roses, this and the whole of the garden walks and fountains being lit up with pink electric lights. Garlands of pink roses and Enchantress carna- tions were everywhere, festooned from pillars of natural rose foliage. The bride carried a beautiful shower of white orchids, the maid of honor a shower of pink roses, while the six bridesmaids carried each a shower of maide-nhair fern. Everything went without a hitch and reflected great credit on the whole of the Wright force from Manager W. Wern downward. Among the most beautiful of the wild flowers here now is the scarlet larkspur. Delphinium cardinale,. This showy delphinium grows from five to six feet higli, the flowers being of the richest scarlet, and it thrives in the moister canyons. It is perennial and would probably prove hardy with the usual protection in the east. The late flowering calochortus too, C. Plum- merje, is extremely beautiful, larger than the earlier "mariposa lilies," and of a delicate, almost indescribable, lav- ender or purple tint, which is very pleasing, the flower centers being cov- ered with long silky yellow hairs. Peo- ple who come here rave about the beauties of the California poppy which, of coui'se, is a lovely thing, but they seem to miss the rarer and even more lovely species that have to be looked for. Either of those named above is well worth cultivating and far and away better in every way than the trashy things planted here by the "landscape gardeners." Wm. Haerle, of the El Reah Green- houses, Hollywood, was first in the market with chrvsanthemums. cutting fine stock of Golden Glow July 21. The Reciprocily with Canada We will lead by placing our pro- dncts, Aphlre and Fungine on the Canadian market at the same prices as they are now sold in the United States. We call your attention to our regu- lar advertisement appearing in another column. Our goods are sold by Dupuy & Ferguson MONTREAL We are prepared to negotiate with responsible firms in Canada to handle Aphine and Fungine. APItlNE MANUFACTURING COMPANY MADISON, N. J., U.S.A. flowers were of good size and depth, fine color, and borne on well-leaved stiff stems from 24 to 30 inches in length. As indicating what this vari- ety will do when properly handled it may be noted that the stock was plant- ed out of 2-inch pots the second week in May in old rose soil. Such blooms at this time of year are a novelty here and they sold readily at good prices. Morris Goldenson has been taking a trick at the store in the, absence of Walter Garbett, who has been sick. During his fishing trip of five weeks Morris had some remarkably good luck and it took several of his friends to punish the big 11%-pound halibut he caught the last day. Business is good here and all hands are, busy rearrang- ing and sizing up the stock-in-trade from the Wolfskin store. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson is now the title of the firm. At the Redondo Floral Go's, store there is always something doing and on a recent Sunday they opened up at G a. m. and did not close until S p. m. on Monday. Pretty good that for mid-July. Charlie Morton, of the Los Angeles Flower Market, has returned from his eastern and southern trips. Visitor. C. B. Knickman, represent- ing McHutchison & Co., New York. H. R. R. -gn. The American Florist. 165 October Frost, 2' -in., $3.00 per KKI; :$26.00 p>.^^r liiOU. A fine assortment of Pompons, all good .ior cut flower use. ri^^C^E^C^ Extra Fine KvP>9[19 Stock. GRAFTED STOCK. Per 1000 Pink Kmarney,3> .-in $120.00 Jlichniond, 31. -in 120.00 My Maryland, 3' -in 120.00 My Maryland, 21 -in 80.00 Beauties, 3-in 66.00 2-in 50.00 OWN ROOT STOCK. Per 1000 My Maryland, 3'- i-iD .$75.00 Richmond, .U-in" 65.00 Pink Killarney, 3i')-in 65. Go FerUs, 3: -in '. 75.00 Pink Killarney, 21 i.-in 65.00 My Maryland, 2i'o-in 65.00 Richmond, 2 -in 45.' 0 White Killarney, 2' .-in 55.00 Stevia, 2 in per 100, 2.60 Sprengeri, SH-in P^i" 1000, 46.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO,, Morton Oro\re, III. Mention the American Florist when writing Am. Beauties H. P s ao-d Mosses, 2^2 and 4 ioch. Mention t'r.? American Florist when writing n • J J • Place your order for Poin- r Ain^6Tl13^ settias NOW lo insure early t VlU^Vllia^ delivery. We will have strong 2V^-iDch pot plants ready in July. $6.00 p^r 100; $50.01! per 1000- Katalo? for the asking. Skidelsky 6c Irwin Co. 1215BetzBldg., PtailadelDhia, Pa- Mention the American Florist w7ten ivrlting PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants THE mm or araicarks Araucaria Excelsa, Robusta and Compacta Our Specialty. You will never be sorry. It will pay you well . Do it now, and lay in a stock of Araucarias. Every day is valuable to jou, V)ecause lliey grow into money for 30U. Come and inspect the home of plant production, i@" Customers and friends visiting the Convention at Baltitnore are cheerfully invited to stop oft in Philadelphia and give our stock a careful inspection. See them grow at our establishment, the home of Araucarias and pot plants. WHERE THE BEST IS FOUND The wisest men I know in the wc Id are those who seek the best; The florists will go to Baltimore and this is their only quest- To sie what the workers are doing, the jnen who put all their thoueht In the flowers they grow, they love the in 50, and are proud of what they wrought. But on the way there are marvels; the pprfcct is easily seen In Godfrey .\schmann's gteenhcusts wh( re his .^ravcarias gieen .Are covered with azure sheen where the hue of the sky shinr s clear Through perfect form, made respU ndent, in beaut.v without a peer. Do not miss them all. my brothe s; tlie City of Brotherly Love Will give vou a beany welcome, and there you will easily prove That. Aschm.iun'swilfcomplete your journt \ all that is wanted you Usee; askyouaMfora visit; spendatewhcurswith me. JOHN scon,; RiiUand Rd. 8 E. 45Ul St. I BROOKLYN. N.Y. Uention the American Florist when writini SPECIALTIES. Roses, from 3'ln pota. Chrysantberaomi Carnations for fall delivery. Smllaz. Vloleti IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers, I'^^k: Uention th" American Florist jcheti writime Nephrolepis Giatrasii 214-in. $8.00 per 100; $75 per 1000 1-iu. $26.00 per 100, GEORGE GIATRAS WestHoboken. N. J. * Mention the American Florist when writing Araucaria Excelsa Our Specialty. Warning— Don't be deceived. Now. as well as for the last twenty-five years, we hold the ground as leaders in importing, growing und shipping of our specialty, the .Araucarias. AraucarlB Excelsa, Robusta compacta.Glauca, and Palms, etc. Florists, you all know we are leaders for the last 25 years in importing, growing and shipping of this so well known evergreen decorative plant, the Araucaria, more in favor than ever, from Atlantic to Pacific Ocean. To every florist our Araucarias is interesting, there- fore no argument is needed for our goods. We know what our customers need, therefore we have provided and set aside special specimen plants. Spring 1910importation. forlawns. porches, veran- das, bungalows, private summer residences, the hotels and boarding houses on the seashore and elsewhere. 1 his plant is one of the most desirable evergreen decorative plants adopted tor this above mentioned purposes. For decorative purposes, in connection with palms, they will make a fine display. Arancaria Excelsa, raised from top cut- tings. 6-7 inch pots. 4 to5 years old 5. 6 and 7 tiers 25. 28, 30, 35. 40 in, in height, ... $1.00 $1,25, $1.50. $2,00 to $2.50 each Araucaria Excelsa Glauca and Robnsta compacta, 6 7 in. pots, fine bushy plants $1,25. $1.50. $2,00 each Arancaria Excelsa, new importation, out of 5. 5H. and 6 in. pots. 2 to 3 years old. 3. 4 and 5 tiers. 10 12. 14 16, 18 and 20 inches high 40c 5Cc 75c and $1,00 each Robnsta Compacta Excelsa Glsuca, 5H and 6 in, pots $1.00 to $1.25 each Kentia Belmoreana, 4 year old. 30 to 35incbe* high. $1 50 Kentia Forsterlana, 4 year old, 30 to 3S inches high. '81 £0. Kentia Forsterlana, 4 year old. 24 to 26 inches high. 75c to$l 00. Kentia Belmoreana, 4 year old combination or made up of 3 plants, 26 to 28 inches high. $1.00. $1,25 and $1,50. Kentia Belmoreana, combination or made up o' 3plants. 3 vear old 24 to 26 inches high, 73C to $1.00. Kentia Belmoreana, 4 year old. 26 to 28 inches high,$l 00 to $1.25. Kentia Belmoreana, 4 in.. 2Sc. 30c to 3Sc. Cocos Weddellana Palms, made up of 3 plants. 4 to 5-in. pots. 30c, 40c and 50c; 3-in.. ISc, 18c and 20c. . , Cycas Revoluta or Sago Palm, the genuine large and long leaved variety, impoited direct from Japan 6-7 in. pots, 5 to 15 leaves to a plant 12c Areca Lutescens, 3 in, pots msde up. 15c. ISc and 20c; 4 in. p-)ts made up. 25c. 30c and 35c. Asparagus PlumosusNanus,2Hin..$3.00per 100: $25.00 per 1000; 3 in.. $5.00 per 100; 4-in., $10.00 Solannm or Jerusalem Cherries, 2H in . $3.00 per 100. . . . ,^ Ficus Elastica (Rubbers). 5H to 6 in. pots, 35c. 4ncand50c. , „^ . -■, Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, 4in. pots, 25c to ,•- 'c . Begonias New Improved Erfordi and Atch- mann's Beauty, anew Improved Verncn Red, a constant bloomer for Christmas trade. 2^5 in. pots. $5 00 per 100; 3 in.. $7 CO per 100; 4-in., loc. Coleus Golden Bedder 2V2 in. pets, bushy plants. only $1.00 per 100. Three Houses in Ferns Pot, Mot Bench Grown. Neph. Scottii, Scholzell and Whltmani, 5^ to 6-111. pots ,55c 40c and 50c. ScholZ(«i,4 in. 20c; 5Hto6 in.pots..^Cc 40cto50c. Ferns for Dishes, a good assortment. 2Hin.pots. Large 3 inch Boston. Whitmani.Scottii.15c to 20c. Fern Balls, impor'ted direct from Japan, already started. £0c. 25 at 100 rates. Cash with order, please. All plants must travel at purchaser's risk. GODFREY ASCHMANN Wholesale Grower and Importer of Potted Plants, 1012 W, Ontario St., PHILADELPfflA, PA. ALL Mnrserymen. Seedsmen aod Florists wisbJos ** to do business with Europe should send for th« "Horticnltnral Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural traders; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription, to cover cost of postage. 75c. As the H. A. is a purely trade medium, appli cants should, with the subscription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to tb« nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EditOTS Of " H. A." ,%]lweU Nurseries. LOWDHAM, Notts, England Mention the American Florist when writino Robert Craig Co... gSgs PALMS and Novelties In Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Sts., Pliiladelpliia, Pi Trade Directory Of The United States and Canada Price «3.00. American Florist Co., oeartSrSst.. Cliicago 166 I HE American Florist. A»i 12. index to Advertisers. Advaoce Co Tbe 172 A merlcan SpawD Co . 1 6'J Amling E C Co 137 Aoderson S A 145 AnderseD Specialty Co 166 ' Aodorra Nurseries. 162 AnEermuellerGeo H 136138 Aphioe MfeCo .1^8 i64 Ascbmaan Godfrey. 165 Atlaota Floral Co.. ..145 Badglev Reidel & Meyer. Inc 141 Baer Juliua 14b Baker-Wakefield Co. I/O Barrowa H H & Sod. ibl Baiaett & WashburDlJU Baur J A Potieiy Co.8 i diyeradorfer H 178 "teaveo EA U8 Bemb L F oral Co ..147 Beroing Hi] ...136 138 tertermaDD Bros Col4i BemJDd-^ bile Coal Co 171 "'■•ckiatone Z D. 145 Black Gem Coal Co.l7l jobbiok &AtkiD8 ...16i Boddineton AT . U9 BodEerjQo& Soo8Coi53 Boland J BCo . l48 BolglaDO J & Soos...l53 Bowe M A 140 Biatlao SeedGro CoIM Bieitmeyer's J Sons. 147 (trldgeman's 15d Brill Francis 155 Bro«n Peter 15V BrunsH N II Bucbbinder Bros 172 BnckbeeH W 146 Bndlong ) A 132 ''urnett Bros II Birpee W A & Co... 11 Caiid Farnum P. .161 .jaldwell tbc Woods man Co 128 Camp Conduit Co. ..166 Canger & Gormley 14.8 CarterGeo M 128 Chi Carn Co 1.164 CblcaKO Flowfr Growers Ass'n 129 | Chi House WreckCol72 Clark The E BCo... U Clarke s Sons David. 146 Cleveland CutFloCoHS Cooke Geo H 146 Cotsonas Geo & Co. . US Cowee W J 176 CraiERobtCo...l53 165 Crump Frank F 146 Cunningham JosH..158 Daniels & Fisher. ...147 DardsChas 145 Deamnd J B Co.. 134 137 DeGeorge Bros 155 Dencison Mlg Co ..15U Detroit Flower fot.ASn Oietscb A &Co 173 DillerCask'y& Keenl74 Dillon J L 157 ningee &ConardCol57 DitlevEltzholtz & Co 155 Dorner F&SonsCol57 Dreir HA ..ISO 178 18 1 DnnlopJohoH 147 Edwards Fold's Boxl76 EiseleC 1.=.7 Elliott W H 133 Em mans Geo M 163 Eyres H G 148 Fish Henry Seed Co 155 Florists' Hail Assn. .172 Foley Mlg Co 179 FordM C 141 Fird Wm P ..141 Freeman MrsJB ... 117 FottlerFiske Kawsoo Co 1-5 Froment H E 14. Frost. Chas 15S Galvin TbosF... 14' Garden City SandCol7 jarland Geo M Co.. II Jasser J M Co 148 Geny Bros 147 Glatras Geo 165 aiblin & Co 172 Good & Reese Co . . . I Gorbam & Cbapline.178 Grand KapidsFlo Col'6 Graves Nathan R .. 176 Greater New York Florists' Ass'n. . 141 Gnlibirtzer DavidG 148 Grim & Gorley 14S ijude Bros — H7 Hamm nd:i Paint & Slug shot Co 17i Hairis S G .158 Hariisburg Soutbn Coal Co 171 Haitmans Rosary. 145 Heacock Jos Co 149 Heinl John & Son.. 146 Henderson A & Co. 157 Herr Albert M 163 Herrmann A 176 HessS Swoboda .. 145 Hews AH& Co 180 Hiltinger Bros 18 J Hippard E 166 Hitcbiogs & Co . .. . . 4th Special Cover Hoerber Bros i.^7 HoSman Flo Artist.. 148 HoHmeistei Flo. Co .'39 Holm & Olson ... 145 Holton&Hunkel Col3S Home Cor School.. .173 Hooker H M Co 172 Hort Trade Journal 165 HuntE H 137 Igoe Brop 166 Ill.noisPipeMfgCo 170 Isbell S M& Co 155 lackson&Perkins . 161 Jacob**' ^ Sobs 172 lansky John 138 Johnson. Chas. J 154 Johnson VV W&Sonl55 Jones Percy 137 Kasting W F Co. ...141 Keller Geo & Sons.. 180 Keller J B& Sons. ..146 Kellogg Geo M .146 Kf nnicolt- Bros 137 Ky Tob Product Co. 166 Kessler Bros 141 KiltRobt 148 King Construct'n . 176 Kleinscbmidt F& Col7pawn Co 160 Nicotine Mfg Co.... 174 NiesscD Leo Co 139 N^rthe^n States ^cal Mog Co 171 Oecbslin Frank. 158 159 Olsen Chr II Paletborpe PR Co. .174 Palmer W J & Sons. 148 Paris Floral Co ....148 Park Floral Co. ..148 Peacock Dahlia Fmtl^9 Pedrick Geo & Son. 155 Perfection Chem Co. 174 Penn the Florist. 146 Pennock-Meehan Col41 Peters & Reed Pot'ylSO Peterson J A I Petersons Nursery . 1S2 Phoenix Nursery Co. 162 Pierce FO Co 174 Pierson FR Co... I 163 Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 1.54 Pittsburg Cut Flo Col39 Podesta & Baldocchl46 Poehlmann BrosCo. 130. 142, 165 Pollworth C C Co. . . 147.1J5 176 Power Wm & Co 155 Pulv'iz'dManure Co 174 Quaker City Machine Works 178 Randall A L Co. .. 1*7 Randolph & Mc Clements 178 Ready Reference... 167 Reed& Keller 178 Regan Print House.. 178 Reeser Plant Co. . 157 Rein berg Peter. . ,1.53 Revce Rubber Co, .17* Rice Bros 138 Robinson JC SeedCotSS Rock WL Co 145 Rohnert Waldo 155 Routzabn Seed Co... II SaakfsUC 143 , SabraoskyJoho F...161 :3alttordFlow'r Shop 146 Schillo Adam 178 ! Schmidt J C 157 Schuiz Jacob 146 Scott John 165 ShafierGeo C 148 Sharp Partridge &Ccl7S Sheridan WF 141 Shion& Ware 169 Siebrecbt & SiebrecbH i Situations & Wants. 1/7 Skidelsky & Irwin... 165 Small J H&Sons....l4S Smith A W & Co.... 147 Smith Elmer D& Col63 Smith Hen'-y 146 Smi h J E & Co .. .178 smith PJ 141 Smith Wm C 1.% Smith W &TCo.... I Smits Jacs 162 Stearns LumberCo..l76 Sterling Emery Wheel Co 180 StoothoH H A Co. 17 i 5torrs& Harrison Col57 Superior Machine & Boiler Works. 177 Syracuse Pottery Col80 Texas Seed &Flo Col46 Thompson Car Co... U7 ThorburnJM&Co... II TottyCbasH 141 Traendly &Scbenckl41 VauNate & Bahr ...128 Varelo FedericoC...155 Valentine Frank ... 146 Vaughan & Sperry..)35 Vaugban'sSeed Store I. II. 151. 156. 169. 163. 178. 181 Vick'sSons Jas II VincentRJr 1 Wagner Park Cona.. 180 Walker F A &Co. 147 Ward&CoRalph M II Weber FH 147 148 Weiland &Riscb . 13/ Weiss Chas & Sons.. 140 Welch Bros ... 133 Whitsett RC Coal & Mining Co 171 Wietor Bros 131 H7 WilksSMfg Co 176 Wilson RobtG 145 WindlerRJ 148 Wrede H 155 WittboldG Co.. 14;i52 Wollskill Bro8& Morris Goldenson.HS Wood Bros 165 Yokohama Nurs Co. 156 — BURNED CLAY Tile Benches and Tile Bottoms Gives results. Three styles of benehes. including Iron Pipe Frame, with Tile Bottom and Sides. Write for descriptive circular and delivered prices. Any size benches. Tile Sides THE CAMP Garfield BIdg. CONDUIT CO. Cleveland, O. Young A. L. & Co. .141 Young&Nugent.... 146 Youngs 146 Zccb & Mann. .136 13 ZweifelNic 15 Gold Letters Gammed Gold, Silver and Purple Letters for inscriptions on Floral Designs. Best and Cheapest on tbe Market. Send for Samples and Prices, 1664 Ave. A, NEW YORK Telephone Lenox 5644, J. Lichtenberger, THE STANDARD VENTILATIN6 MACHINERY The old reliable machines are the most powerful, least complicated of any on the market The Standard Steam Trap Ask someone who is nseing a Standard for his opinion of it. Write for catalogue. E. HIPPABD CO., Younestown, OUi Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two ot three cirdei. En- dorsed by all the Leading Canuttloii Grower* at the best support on market. Pat. July 27, '97, May 17, '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices befors ordering elsewhere. Prompt ihipmsntguirsntMtf IGOE BROS., 266 North 9th St.. BROOKLYN, N. T J * I DAYLITE GLASS CLEANER • QUICK - POWERFUL | Will Not Injure Paint or Putty |V ~ nn '• t-eaves No Greasv Surface. ^Q^H One gallon will clean from 500 fiSBB to 703 square ieet. ^^m ASK YOUR JOBBER itX.rSIl OR WRITE TO iHln 464B CalumeUve., CHICAGO. 25 gala, or more. .$0,7" per gal. 5 to 10 gals. ?0 per gal. Lessthan5gals.. 1.00 per gal Andersen SpecialtyCo Tobacco Paper IS THI STRONGEST BEST PACKED EASIEST APPLIED 24 sheets $ 0.7B 144 sheets 8.60 288 sheets 6.60 1728 sheets 86.10 Nico-Fume >' LIQUID Turnishes the Most Nicotine for tlie Money! Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Louisvtila Ky. OVER 40% NICOTINE By far the CHEAPEST JUST NOTE PRICES Pint $ 1.60 V2 Gallon 6.60 Gallon 10.60 6 Gallons 47.86 i<)ri. The American Florist. 167 Ready Reference Section 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. AGERATUMS. Ageiatum. 2-ln.. S2 per 100. Geo. M. Em- oiaDs. Newton, N. J. ALTERNANTHERAS. Altberuantheras. •J-iii.. ?2 per 100. Gmmaus. Newton. N. J^ Geo. SI. AMPELOPSIS. A.MPELOPSIS ENGELMANNI. 4-ln., $2 per doz. : extra strong i)lants at $3 per doz. AM- PELOPSIS VEITCHII, 41n., $2 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. EdgebrooU, Chicago. 111. ARAUCARIAS. Araucarias. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry A. Dreer, 71-1 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Araucarias. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. G. Asch- mann. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Araucarias. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Qulncy St., Chicago. ASPARAGUS. ASP ABACUS SFKENGEEI, 2-in., $2.50 per 100; 3-io., $1 per doz.; $6 per 100; 4-in., $1.60 per doz.; $10 per 100: $80 per 1.000 (500 at 1,000 rate). THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebroolt. Chicago. 111. Asparagus plumosus nanus, from 2^-in. pots, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1.000; 3-Ln., $5 per 100; $45.50 per 1.000. Cash with order please. Floral Hill Gardens. G. F. Neipp, Prop., Chath- am. N. J. _^^ Asparagus plumosus seedlings, $1 per 100; $9 per 1,000; 2y.-in., $2 per 100. Sprengeri, 2^- in., $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1,000. Jos. H Cua- oipgham, Delaware, O. Asparagus plumosus. 2-Ui., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-ln., $5; 4-in., $10. Sprengeri. 2i4- in.. $5 per 100. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. Ou- tario St.. Philadelphia. Asparagus Sprengeri and plumosus, 2-in., 2c: 2V.-in.. $3 per 100: 3-ln., $4 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmorland Sts., Philadel- phia^ ASPAKAGDS SCANDENS and DEFLEXDS. 4-iu., $10 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111^ Asparagus seedlings. Plumosus, 90c per 100; $7.50 per 1.000. Sprengeri, 60c per 100; $5 per 1.000. Reeser Plant Co.. SprlPEfield. O. Asparagus plumosus, 2i4in., 3c; $25 per 1,000. Sprengeri, 2i4-in., 2c: $15 per 1,000. Fine stock. Mosbeek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2V4-in., $2 per 100; S%- in., $6 per 100. Cash. Henry Daut. Decatur, 111. Potbouud 3-in. Sprengeri, can be shifted into Sin.. $6 per 100. C. C, PoUworth Co.. MU- waukee. Wis. ASPAKAGDS PLUMOSUS, 2-ln.. $3 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chi- l!ago. 111. Asparagus Sprengeri, extra strong, 3%-ln., $6 per 100: $50 per 1,000. Cash please. Harry Helnl. West Toledo, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus, 2V4-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Sprengeri, 214-ln., $2 per 100. Cash. Clement S. Levis, Aldan, Del. Co., Pa. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2%-ln.. $1.50 per 100. Plumosus, 2%-li>., $2 per 100. J. 0. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. ASPARAGUS SCANDENS. DBPLEXUS. 4-ln., S1.50 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Asparagus Sprengeri, pot plants; $1.50 per 100. A. M. Herr. Lancaster, Fa. Asparagus Sprengeri, 3%-in.. $45 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111. Asparagus Sprengeri. 100 out of 4-ln. pots, very strong, 8c. Edgar Easterday, Nokomis, Asparagus Sprengeri. 4-in.. strong, $12 per 100, Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. Asparagus plumosus nanus, strong, 2-in,. 2c. J. L. Schiller. Toledo, O. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri plants. W. n. Elliott, Brighton. Mass. AZALEAS. Azaleas. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, y. J. BAT TREES. Bay trees and box trees, all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, X. J. Bay trees (standards), fine assortment: sizes 12 to 48-lnch crowns. Prices. $2.50 to $25 each. Let us know your wants. Wagner Park Con- servatorles. Sidney, O. Bay trees. ' Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. BEGONIAS. Begonias, Gloire de Lorraine. 4-in., 25c to oOc. New improved Erfordii and Aschmann's Beautv, 2V.-in.. $5 per 100; 3-in., $7: 4-in.. 15c. G. Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Begonia Coraline Lucerne. 3-in., $3.50 per doz.; $25 per 100. The Good & Reese Co., Spiiugfleld, 0. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati. 2i/.-in.. $25 per 100; $200 per 1,000. J. A. Peterson. Westwood, Ciuciunati. O. Begonia Lorraine. 2^4-in. pots, $12 per 100; $50 per 500, Immediate delivery. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati. 4-in.. GOc each: S6 per doz.; $45 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Tuberous begonias. Jackson & Perkius Co., Newark, N. Y. \ Begonias. Lorraine and Cincinnati. Robt. Craig Co.. 4900 Market St., Philadelphia. BOXWOOD. Boxwood. Bobbink & Atkins, Ruthei'ford, N. J. BOUVARDIAS. 15,000 Bouvardia (single), good, strong, 2^- in. pink, white and a few red. $2.50 per lOU; $22.50 per 1.000. Cash. Morel Bros., 622 E. Market St., Scrapton, Pa. Bouvardias. Morel Bros., 622 E. Market St., Soranton. Pa. BULBS. Bulbs, begonia, single flowering, 40c per doz. ; $2.50 per 100; $22 per 1,000; double flowering. aOc per doz.; $4 per 100; $35 per 1.000; Glox- inias, separate colors. 75c per doz.; $5 per 100; $47.50 per 1.000. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Faueuil Hall Sq.. Boston. Mass. Bulbs. Lilies, cold storage Gigs., 6-8, 300 to case, $45 per 1,000; 7-9, 300 to case, $60 per 1,000; 8-10, 225 to case, $78 per 1,000; 9-10, 200 to case, $90 per 1,000. Lilium Harrlsll, B-7, $35 per 1,000; 7-9, $75 per 1,000, Ro- mans, Paper Whites, freesias. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Bulbs, Llllum Harrlsll, 6-7, 350 to case, $15 per case, $40 per 1,000; 7-9. 200 to case, $16 per case, $75 per 1,000; 9-11. 100 to case, $18 per case, $175 per 1,000. F. R. Plerson Co., TarrytowD-on-Hudson. N. Y. Freesia Refracta Alba, extra large bulbs, pre- paid. $1 per 100: $8 per 1,000; large home- grown bulbs, prepaid, 75e per 100; $6 per 1,000. J. L. Schiller. Toledo. O. Bulbs, hyacinths, tulips, narcissi, crocuses, etc. Jackson & Perkins, Newark, N. Y. Freesia Refracta Alba bulbs, home-grown, 75c per 100; $6 per 1,000, Cash with order. Will send sample upon request. E. A. Kuhnke, Hol- land St.. near Woodville St.. Toledo. O; Bulbs. Liliuui giganteum. case of 200, 7-9, $14. C. C. PoUworth Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. Bulbs. All kinds. Jas. Vick's Sons, Roches- ter. N. Y. Bulbs. Burnett Bros.. 72 Cortlandt St., New Y\irk\ Bulbs. E. S. Miller. Wading River, N. Y. CAWNA5. Cannas. leadiug kinds. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. CABWATIONS. 73,UU0 FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per lOOO White Enchantress $7.00 $65.00 R. P. Enchantress 6.00 60.00 L. P. Enchantress 6.00 60.00 White Perfection 7.00 60.00 Beacon 7. 00 65.00 O. P. Bassett 7.00 60.00 Winona 6.00 60.00 Robert Craig 6.00 60.00 Patten 6.00 60.00 Kuby 6.00 60.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 8.00 75.00 Alma Ward 10.00 95.00 Dorothy Gordon 8.00 75.00 Cash with order or C. 0. D. CHAS. PFEIFFER. .ji1 Grand Ave., Ft, Thomas, Ky. CARNATION PLANTS. Strong. Field-Grown. Ready Now. T, P^^ 1°*"' Per lOOO White Perfec- Dorothy Gordoo$ 70.00 , t>on $50.00 C. W. Ward... 70.00 Lady Bountiful. 50.00 Afterglow 60.00 White Enchan- Sangamo 50.00 „tress 60.00 May Day 50.00 Wmsor 50.00 Beacon 60.00 Enchantress . . . 50.00 Victory 50.00 Rose Pink Eu- " Scarlet Glow... 60.00 chantress 60.00 Ruby 60.00 SKIDELSKY & IRWIN CO., 1215 Bctz Bldg. Philadelphia, Pa. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. „ . . Per 100 Per 1000 Enchantress 6.00 BO.OO Victory 5.00 45,00 P'nk Lawson 5.00 45.00 White Lawson 5.00 45.00 WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago. Carnation plants out of sandy field; good stock Boston Market, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Winsor, White Perfection, Pink Enchantress, Victory. $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Cash or C. O. D. Northwestern Floral Co., Gross Point, 111. Carnations, strong, well branched field plants. APPLE BLOSSOM (Grown and endorsed by Patten & Co.. carnation specialists. Tewksbury. Mass.), PINK DELIGHT, DOROTHY GOB- DON. Wanoka Greenhouses, Barnveld, N. Y. Carnations, fine field-grown plants. Enchant- ress. Pink Enchantress. White Enchantress, White Perfection, Lawson, Winsor. Craig, Har- lowarden. and Queen. $6 per 100; $55 per 1000. P. R. Quinlan, Syracuse. N. Y. Carnations, Enchantress and Rose Pink, field- grown, $6 per 100; $50 per 1.000. Cash with order. E. A. Kuhnke. Holland St., near Wood- Yille St., Toledo. O. Carnations, strong, field-grown plants, 4 to 6 shoots, 500 White Enchantress. 100 Llgbt- Plnk Enchantress, fine plants, $6 per 100. Gus Schlegel, Olney, III, Carnations, White Enchantress, White Perfec- tlon. Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, $50 per 1,000. Minlborya Farm, 109 B. Broad St.. Richmond, Va. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 168 The American Florist, AU^. 12^ Carnations, field-giown, strong plants now ready Enchantress, Lawsou Enchantress, Bea- con. Bassett, and Victory, S7 per 100; 560 Per 1.000. Cash with order. Harry Heml, West Toledo, O^ Strong, healthy, fleld-grown , Plants. En- chantress. $6 per 100: $55 Per 1000 L^wso". and Queen. .$5 per 100; $45 per 1000. Dinstel Bros., 1851 North 62nd avenue. Chicago. Carnations. 500 Enchantress. 800 Scarlet Har- lowarden. 100 Hose Pinli Enchantress. $6 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. Edgebrook, Cbi- cago. 111. ^__ Carnation plants, strong, healthy, field-grown plant"! L. P. Enchantress and Beacon. Write for prices. D. G. Grillbortzer^^^exanjrla^ a. ^Carnations. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Howard P. Kleinhaus, 66 Centre Square, Easton. Pa. 'carnations. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Chicago Carnation Co. , 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. "Carnation Washington. $10 per 100; $75 per 1,000. Chicago Carnation Co.. 30 E. Eandolph St., Chicago. Carnations. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. John F. Sabransky. ICenton. O. Carnations. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Farnam P. Caird, Troy, N. Y. Carnations. Morel Bros., 622 E. Market St., Scranton, Pa. ^ "Carnation. Bright Spot. N. Zweifel. North Milwaukee, Wis. . ' Carnations. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., Joliet. 111. . Carnations. F. Dorner & Sous Co.. La Fay- ette. Ind. Carnations, leading varieties. Chas. H. Totty. Madison, N. J. . Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishkill. N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums. Oct. Frost. 2i4-in.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1000. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Mor- ton Grove. 111. "Chrysanthemums. 2i/,-in., $3 per 100. Oecbslin. 4911 Quincy St.. Chica go. Frank Chrysanthemums, novelties and standard vari- eties. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Chrysanthemum plants, fine stock, good varie- ties. $3 per 100; S25 per 1,000. Henry Smith. Grand Rapids. Mich. Chrysanthemums, leading yars. Wood Bros., FishkiU. N. Y. , CINERARIAS. Cinerarias, the largest flowering grown, strong, thrifty, 2-ln. stock, $2 per 100. Cash please. J. W. Miller, Shlremanstown, Pa. CLEMATIS. CLEMATIS DUCHESS OR EDINBURGH. 6- In., S4 per doz. CLEMATIS JACKMANI. 6- in.. $4 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook, Chicago, III. Clematis paniculata. 4-in.. $10 per 100; 3-in.. S5. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmorland Sts., Phil- adelphia^ _^ COLEOSES. Coleus G. Bedder. 2M!-in., $1 per 100. G. Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Coleus. R. C, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Mos- ba?k Greenhouse Co.. Onarga, 111. Coleus. 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton. N. J. CROTONS. CROTONS. 3-in.. $10 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBCyj) CO^;_Bdgebrook^_Chicago._Ill^ Crotons! Robt. Ctaig Co.. 4900' Market St., Philadelphia. Crotons. Frank Oecbslin, 4911 Quincy St,. Chicago. Crotons. 4-io.. $2 per doz. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmorland Sts.. Philadelphia. CYCLAMENS. Cyclamen giganteum. fine thrifty 3-in. stock, $5 per 100. Cash please. J. W. Miller, Shire- manstown, Pa. ^_ Cyclamens. Robt. Craig Co.. 4900 Market St., Philadelphia. CYPERUS. CYPERUS (umbrella plant). 3-in.. 76c per doz.; $6 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago. 111. DAHLIAS. Dahlias. Peacock Dahlia Farms, Williams- town, Junction, N. J. Dahlias. R. Vincent. Jr.. & Sons Co., White Marsh. .Md. DRACENAS. DRACAENA MASSANGEANA. strong. 5-in.. $1.25 each. DRACAENA FRAGRANS. 2V2-in.. $1.50 per doz.; 3-in., .$2 per doz.; 4-in.. S3 per doz.; 5-in.. $5 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Dracaenas, Ternnlalis. Massangeana. Lord Woolslev. fragrans. Bronze Beauty. Mandiania. Robt. Craig_Co.. 4900 Market St.. Philadelphia. ■Dracsena indivisa. 4-in.. $10 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton. N. J. Dractenas. Frank Oecbslin. 4911 Quincy St.. Cbicago. FERNS. Ferns, Boston, Piersoni, 6-in., 50c each. Ele- gantissima. Piersoni, Boston and Harrisii, 8-in.. $1 to $1.50 each. Elegantissima. Boston and Harris. 10-in.. $2.50. F. R. Pierson Co.. Tarry- towp-on-Hudson, N. Y. Ferns. Boston, 4i«-in.. 10c; SVs-in.. 7c; 2yL,-in.. 3c from bench. Wbitmani. 2y2-ln.. $5 per 100; .f40 per 1000. Magniflca. 2V2-in.. $15 per 100; S'B-in.. pot grown. $25 per 100. Henry H. Bar- rows & Sons, Whitman. Mass. CIBODIUM SCHIEDEL. 7-in.. $2.50 each, fine plants. FERNS FOR DISHES. 2-in.. nice plants. $3 per ino: .$25 per 1.000. THE GEO. WITT- BOLD CO.. Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. Perns. Boston and Piersoni. 2'A-in., 4c; $35 per 1.000. Elegantissima and Wbitmani 2y-in.. 5c; $45 per 1.000. Mosboek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. _^ Nephrolepis Giatrasii, 214-in.. $8 per 100: S75 per 1.000: 4-in.. .$25 per 100. Geo. Giatras. 463 Summit ATC.._West_Hoboken. N. J. Ferns. — For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. G. Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Adiantum Farleyense. SVo-in.. $15 per 100. J. A. Peterson, Westwood. Cincinnati. _0. BOSTONS. 8-ln.. $1 each: $10 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook._Chicago._lll. Ferns. Boston, 3-in., $S per 100. Reeser Plant Co.. Springfleld. O. Ferns. Wbitmani, 4-in., 25c each; 5-ln.. 35c; Boston. 5-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton. N. J^ ~ Ferns, Boston, Wbitmani and Scbolzeli, 4- in., S2 per doz.. 5-in.. $3 per doz. C. Eisele. 11th and Westmorland Sts.. Philadelphia. Ferns. John Scott, Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St.. Brooklyn. N^Y. Ferns. Boston and ferns for dishes. Frank Oechslin. 4911 Quincy St.. Chicago. "Ferns. Bobbink & .\tkins. Rutherford. N. J. HARDY PLANTS. FICUS Fieus ket St.. pandurata. J>hiladelphia Frank Oec Robt Craig Co.. 4900 Mar- Ficus. cago. hslin. 4911 Quincy St. Chi- Ficus. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark. N. Y. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. Nutt. Perkins. Grant. La Favor- ite, R. C, $1.25; 2-in.. S2: 3-in.. $4 per 100. Viand. Castellane. Poitevine, Jaulin, Ricard. Buchner. R. C. $1.50: 2-in.. .$2.50; 3-in., $5. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton. _N. J. Geraniums. 3.000 extra strong, 2-in Grant ready tor shift. $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1.000. Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y. Geraniums, standard varieties and novelties. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsh,_Md. Geraniums. B. C. Nutt. Ricard. Poitevine, $10 per 1.000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. GREENS. Greens, dagger and fancy ferns. $1 per 1,000. Galax, 90c per 1,000. Boxwood. 50-lb. case. .$7.50. Laurel Wreaths. 10-in.. $1.75 per doz.; 12-in.. $2.25: 14-in.. $3; $16-in., .$4.50. Laurel trimming. 4c and 5c per yard J. Jansky. 19 Province St.. Boston. _^^_ Greens, southern wild smilax, log mosses, natural and perpetuated. E. A. Beaven, Ever- green. Ala. Greens, evergreen, fancy and dagger ferns, bronze and green galax. Geo. Cotsonas & Co., .'io w. 2Sth St.. New York. . Green Galax. 40c per 1.000. Fresh out of the new crop. Let us have a trial order. Cash with first order. Geo. M. Autrey & Son. Har- vard. N. C. Greens, wild smilax and decorative greens. George M. Carter, Evergreen, Ala. "Southern Wild Smilax. Caldwell The Woods- man Co., Evergreen, Ala. Loretta, $1.50 per case. Henry M. Robinson & Co.. McWilliams. Ala. Iris, phlox, etc. S. G. Harris'. Tarrytown, ' ^L- Y. ^^ i Perennial plants. Jackson & Perkins Co!^ \ Newa£k^,_N._Y. ' Iris. German varieties, etc. Vaughau's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. , Herbaceous plants. EobbinU ^S: .\tkius. Rutl> erford. N. J. | HELIOTRCPES. Heliotrope. 2-in.. $2 per 100. Geo. M. Em- mans._Newton, N. J. Heliotrope, 2.in.. $2 per 100: 3-in., .$3. R. Vincent. Jr.. & Sons Co.. White Marsh ._.^I(1 . HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea Sterilis Grandiflora alba. $1.50 per 10; $10 per 100. W. T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y. _^_ Hydrangea. Otaksa. 6-in. Jackson & Perkins Co.. Newark. N. Y. lyits. English ivy, good, heavy stoct, 414-iii. plants. 12c each. Chas. W. Schleif. 2655 W. Raveiis- wood Pb., Chicago. Ivy English, 3-in., 75c per doz.; 4-in., SI. 50. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. Edgebrook. Chicago. 111. English ivy. 3-in.. $4 per 100. C. Eisele. 11th and Westmorland Sts.. Philadelphia. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. JERUSALEM CHERRIES, from field, ready for 4-iD.. $10 per lUO. THE GEO. WITTBOLU CO.. Edgebrook, Chicago. III. LILACS, Lilacs. Jacs Smits. Ltd.. Xaardeu. Holland. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the valley. Jacs Smits. Ltd.. Naar- den. Holland. Lily of the valley. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, N. J_. Lily of the valley. Otto Mann. Leipzig. Sax- ony. Germany. mrom storaBc. Lily of the vallt-y. cold storage pips, case of l.OUU, $13; case of 3,000. .$36. J. M. Thorbura & Co.. 33 Barclay St.. New York. ■ Lily of the valley. H. N. Bruns. 303S-42 W. Madison St.. Chicago. MUSHROOM SPAWN, Write for samples and attractive figures ott Niagara Pure Culture Spawn, direct and trans- fer. Niagara Mushroom and Spawn Co.. Lock- port. N. Y. ^^ Mushroom Spawn. American Spawn Co.. Lambert's Pure Culture, Sr. Paul. Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Flowering shrubs, almonds, deutzias, for- sythias. hydrangeas, lilacs, prunus, Philadel- phus. Spireas, snowballs, Weigelas, etc. Jack- son Si. Perkins Co., Newark, N. Y. Nursery stock, evergreens. Conifers and pines, flowering shrubs, fruit trees, vines and climbers. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. Specimen Shrubs. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chi- cago and_New York. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Anderson Nurseries, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Nursery stock, apple and' peach trees. Mitch- ell's Nursery, Beverly. Ohio. ORCHIDS, Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit. N. J. PANDANXJS. Pandanus Veitchil. $1 to S3 each. J. A. Peter- son;^ Pandanus Veitchii. Robt. Craig CoTi 4900 Market St., Philadelphia. Pandanus. Frank Oechslin. 4911 Quincy St.. Chicago. PALMS. PALMS. Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana. sy^-in., $1.50 per doz.: 3-in.. $2 per doz.; 4- in.. $3.60 per doz.; 5-in.. $5 per doz.; Latania Borbonica. 3-in., Sc each: $1 per doz.; S6 per 100; 4-in.. $3 per doz.; $20 per 100. Phoenix Recllnata, 3-in., 25c each; $3 per doz. phoenix Roebelenil. 6in.. $2.50 each. THE GEO. WITT- BOLD CO.. Edgebrook. Chicago. 111. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. .T-iseph Hea- cock Co., Wyncote. Pa. if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department. Write Us About It igii. The American Florist. 169 - CXCAS. 4 ill.. 25c to 35c each; 5-iu., 35c to 60c each; 6-ln., 75c to $1 each; 7-in.. $1 to $1.50 each. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edaebiook. Chicago. J^ll. "Palms. I'^iauli Oechslin. 4011 Qulncy St., Chl- <'ago. Palms. Jaclison & Perliins Co.. Newai'k, K. Y. _ Palms. Robt. CralK Co., 4900 Market St.. Philadelphia. PKONIES. Peonies. All the leading varieties. The Good & Reese Co.. Springfleld, Ohio. Peonies. S. G. Harris, Tarrytown, N. Y. Peonies. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, N. Y. 300,000 peony plants. Let me figure with .vou. Can make prices that will interest you. Gilbert H. Wild. Sarcoxie. Mo. ^Poenies. Best commercial varieties. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. _ ~Poenies, all the leading varieties. Peterson Nursery, 30 N, LaSalle St., Chicago. Poenies, all vars. Jac Smits, Naarden. Hol- land < PEPPERS. Christmas Peppers, strong healthy plants. 2^- In.. S2 per 100: $18 per 1,000; S-in.. $4 per 100. Rober & Radke, Maywood. III. POINSETTIAS. PO'lNSETTIA HEADQUARTERS. Strong, stocky plants. 100 1000 2%-in $5.00 $40.00 2%-lii., extra select e.oo 50.00 3-in S.OO 70.00 All orders filled strictly in rotation. Cash please. ROBER & RADKE, Maywood. 111. Poinsettias. 2ii-in.. $5.50 per 100; .$50 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 162 N. Wabash Ave. , Chicago. "Poinsettias. 2y.-in.. $6 per 100; $50 per 1.000. Skidelsky & Irwin Co., 1215 Betz Bids.. Phila- delphia. Poinsettias. 2Vj-in.. $5.00 per 100; .$45.00 per 1,000. Scranton Florist Supply Co.. Scranton. Pa. "Poinsettias, 214-in., $5.50 per 100. Mosbiek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Poinsettias. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St.. Chicago. PRIMULAS. Primulas from 2-ln. pots, frame grown, no better strains in existence. Chinensis, the best giant fringed. 12 separate colors, or mixed. 2c. Obconica grandiflora. Ronsdorfer and Lattmann. unrivaled hybrids. 14 colors or mixed. 2%c. Obconica gigantea, 5 colors or mixed. 3c. Ke- wensis. 3c. J. L. Schiller. Toledo. O. Primrose. Chinese, obconica, alba, rosea and Forbesii. $2 per 100. Obconica gigantea and Sanqninea. 2H-in.. $3 per 100. Jos. H. Cun- ningham,_Delaware,__0. Primulas obconica and sinensis. 2t.'.-in.. 60c per doz. ; $4 per 100; $35 per $1000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Primulas. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St.. Chicago. ROSES. ROSES. Per 100 Per 1.000 American Beauty. 2l4-in $6.00 $50.00 Uncle John. 2V.-In 3.00 25.00 Richmond. 3V.-in 6.00 50.00 Pink Killamey. 3V.-itt 6.00 WIETOR BROTHERS. 162 N. Wabash Ave. ^Chicago. Roses, strong, clean, own root stock from 3% and 4-in.. few hundred left, KiUarney and White Killamey. Write for prices. Castle Grove Greenhouses, J. J. Curran, Supt., Dan- 'iUe. Pa. 200.000 Roses and Shrubs. Wintzer's World Wonder Caunas. Get our price list: it will pay you to send for it today. The Conard & Jones Co.. West_Grove^Pa. ROSES, strong 3-in.. ready to bench. White and Pink Killamey. Richmond and Perle, $6 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Roses. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this Issue. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, lU. LADY GAY or PINK BABY RAMBLER, strong. 7-in., 75c each; $6 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Roses on own roots, budded, bedding. H. P.'s hybrids and teas. W. & T. Smith Co., Gen- eva, N. Y. DOROTHY PERKINS, 4-ln., $2 per doz.; 5- in.. $3 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago, ni. Roses. Pink KiUarney. W. on. Mass. H. Elliott. Bright- Roses, fleld-grown. H. Ps.. H. Ts.. Ramblers. Jackson & Perkins Co.. Newark, N. Y. 900 good, healthy, 3-in. Mrs. Jardine Rose plants. $50 per 1.000. Sinner Bros., 82-86 East Raudolph St., Chicago. American lieauties from bench. $5 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Roses. Leedle Floral Co., Springfleld. O. SALVIAS. Salvia Bonfire, 3-In.. $4 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. SEEDS. Now listen! Our bread and butter depends on the pansies we prow. We ship our bloomius plants hundreds of miles to 100 cities and iiet double the market price everywhere. There was but one possible way to do this: we prew our own strain — our own seed. So it Is that our Mastodon Pansies are unequalled. If you sow Mastodon Pansy seed you won't be wonderint-'i- who will pet j-our next order. 1 oz., $9; 1-12 oz., $1. Steele's Mastodon Pansy Gardens, Portland. Oregon. Seeds, onion, peppers, early tomatoes, cauli- flower, beaus 97 var. ; melons, celery, egg plant. Federico C. Varela, Teneriff, Canary Islands, Spain. Seed, onions, lettuce, sweet peas, carrot, cel- ery, leek, mustard, parsley, parsnip, radish, salsify. C. C. Morse & Co., 48-56 Jackson St., San Francisco, Calif. Seeds, beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, beet, turnip, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.. Milford, Conn.; East Jordan, Mich.; Sister Bay, Wis^ Seeds, the Kenilworth strain of giant pan- sies. For varieties and prices see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. Seeds, superb giant mixed pansies, tr. pkt., 50c; 14 oz., $1.25; oz., $4; also separate colors. Cineraria Seed. tr. pkt., $1. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0. Seeds. Brown's Giant Pansy, y^ oz.. $1: 14 oz.; $1.50: J-i oz.. $2.50: oz.. $5; 14 lb.. $14; li; lb., $25; 1 lb.. $50. Peter Brown. Lancas- ter, JPa^ Seeds. Vaughan's flower for summer sowing. For varieties and prices see advertisement else- where in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New_ York. Seeds, pansy. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., New York. Seeds, cabbage, cauliflower, carrot, mangel, Swede and turnip. Chr. Olsen, Odense, Den- mark. Bermuda ouion seed, white and red. $100 per 100 lbs.: Crystal Was. $1.90 per lb. De Giorgi Bros.. Council Bluffs. la. Seeds, pansies. Boston Florists' Special mix- ture, tr. pkt.. 75c: oz.. $5. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson_Co,, Faneuil Hall Sq.. Boston. Seeds, Long Island cabbage, cauliflower, egg, pepper, tomato, etc. Francis Brill, Hempstead, L. I.. N. Y. Egyptian tree or winter onion sets. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Seeds, aster, best standard varieties. Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian. Mich. Seeds, pansy, $4 per 02. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Seeds, timothy, crimson clover, Kaffir corn. J. Bolgiano & Son. Baltimore. Md. Seeds*. Cynosurus Cristatus (crested dogstall). Wm. Powers & Co., Waterford. Ireland. Seed, pansy. 1.000 seeds. 25c; 1 oz., $2.25. H. Wrede, Luneburg, Germany. Contract Growers. Seeds. Cucumbers, cantaloupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin, sugar flint and field seed corn. The J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb^ Seeds, Cauliflower Danish Snowball, Cabbage, Danish Ballhead. Ditliv Eltzholtz & Co., Binge, Denmark. Seeds, beets, cabbage, carrot, celery, lettuce, onion, parsley, radish, rutabaga, turnip. De- naiffe & Son, Carignan, Northern France; Chas. Johnson; Marietta, Pa., agent. Seeds, beans, cucumbers, tomato, radish, pea, muskmelon, squash, watermelon, sweet corn. S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson. Mich. Seeds, sweet peas, tomatoes, Lima beans, let- tuce, asters, cosmos and other flower seeds. John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles. Calif. Seeds, lettuce, onions, sweet peas, aster, cos- mos, mignonette, verbena. Waldo Rohnert, GU- roy, Calif. Seeds, grower and exporter of vegetable, flower and farm seeds. Henry Mett, Quedlin- burg, Germanv. Seeds, field garden and flower. Seed Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif. Routzahn Seeds, beans. Henry Fish Seed Co.. Carpin- teria. Calif. Seeds. Growers for the wholesale trade only. Braslan Seed Growers' Co.. San Joyt-. Calif. SMILAX. Smilax, strong cut back out of 2i-.-in. pots. §2.50 per 100: $22.50 per 1,000. Wm. Schwau & Son, Fredonia. N. Y. Smilax. 2i4-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000^ The Good & Reese Co.. Springfield, 0. Smilax, 2%-in., $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1.000. J. C. Schmidt. Bristol, Pa. Smilax, pot plants, $10 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Smilax. Wood Bros., Fishkill. X. Y, SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdragons, white and pure pink, best seller Tf all snapdragons, 2%-in.. S2 per 100; $18 per 1.000; 500 at 1,000 rate. Cash. Clement S. Levis. Aldan, Del. Co., Pa. STEVIA. Stevia. 3-in.. .$4 per 100. C. Eisele. 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. SPntEAS. Spirea. J. Smits, Ltd., Naarden. Holland. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Celery plants, leading" liinds. Warren Shinn. Woodbury. N. J. VERBENAS. Verbenas. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg. Pa. VINCAS. Vinca variegated. 4-in., strong plants, $10 per 100. Chas. W. Schleif, 2655 W. Ravenswood Pk.. Chicago. BOUERS. Boilers. The Moninger-Furman ; 200 sizes and styles. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Blackbawli St., Chicago, ; ■ Boilers. The Superior Standard. The Supe- rior Machine & Boiler Works. S50 Superior St., Chicago. Boilers. Metropolitan Material Co., 1394 Met- ropolitan Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Boilers. Chicago House Wrecking Co.. 35tlt & Iron Sts., Chicago. Wilks' self-feeding hot water boilers. S. Wilks Mfg. Co., 3503 Shields Ave.. Chicago. Boilers, all sizes. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago. Boilers for greenhouses. Giblin & Co., Dtica, N. r. ^___J Boilers. Lord & Burnbam Co.. Irvington, N. Y. INSECTIcn)KS Insecticides. Carmen's Antipest Insecticide and fungicide. $1.50 per gal. Perfection Chem. Co., Flushing. N. Y. Insecticides, Aphine. SI per quart; S2.50 per gal. Fungine. 75c per quart; §2 per gal. Al- phine Mfg. Co.. Madison. N. J. The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder, $3 per bag 100 lbs. The H. A. Stoothoff Co., Mount Vernon , N, Y. Nikoteen, pint bottle. SI. 50. Nikoteen Aphis Punk, $6.50 per case of 12 paratBned boxes. OLAZING POINTS. Glazing points: See the point? Hold glass firmly. Peerless glazing points are the best. No rights or lefts- Box 1.000 points, 75c. Post- paid. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St.. Phila- delphia:___ ^ Siebert's zinc glazing points, 40c per lb.: 5 lbs.. $1.85: 20 lbs.. $7. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. ^ Siebert's zinc never-rust glazing points, 2 sizes. ^ and "^6. 40c per lb.: 16c extra by mail; 7 lbs.. S2.50: 15 lbs., $5 by express. Randolph k McClements, Baum and Beatty Sts., Pittsburg, Pa. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- iuger Co., 902 Blackbawk St.. Cbicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modem designs^ Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway. New York. Greenhouse construction of all kinds, and con- servatories. Estimates and catalogues on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co.. 2541 So. Artesian Ave.. Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us ADout If 170 The American J^lorist. Ang 12, .JOHN H. MEANS Establishied over a quarter century. GEO.C.THACHER E. E. DUN LAP, our representative at Baltimore Societ^' of Amertcan Florists & O. H. Convention. MEANS & THACHER Sole Manufacturers of TBWfNNeR PAtNT % PUTTY. Reg. U. S. Pat. Off. „, , FOR GREENHOUSE WORK As our best advertisement, we refer prospective buyers to the many users of The Winner Paint" Bostoiiiiin House Paint Atlantic Coast House Paint 6 4. 8 CUSTOM HOUSE ST., . - - - BOSTON, MASS. Telephone Connection. I ^ ars eM7 to km with Ibe fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bag 100 lb*. fSfttlsf Action K^mranteed ormoner baclc; why try cheap sabstltntes Ui&t makeri da &ot d&re to guarantM 7 miL i. sTooTfiorr oo^ houit tirxoi, t. t. Greenhouse const iiict ion. semi-iron green- iiouses, new truss houses, iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway. N. Y. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co.. N. Tonawauda. N. Y. GUTTERS Gutters. Jennings' improved iron gutters. Diller. Caskey & Keen. 6th and Berk Sts., Pbiladelph^, Gutters, tion. Garland's. A gutter with a reputa- Geo. M. Garlanil Co., Des Plaines, 111. MISCELLANEOUS. Revero Garden Host-. Uevere Ruhber Co., Works: Chelsea, Mass.. and Providence, R. I., Branches: Boston. Mass.. New York, Pittsbure. Minneapolis, Philadelphia. Chicaso, New Or- leans, San Francisco. Mats, cheapest and most practical on the market. Send for circular. J. P. Watts. Kerr- moor, Pa. Chiffons. For prices see advertisement else- where in this issue. Geo. H. AugermuUer. 1324 Pine St., St. Louis. Mo. Berwind Smokeless Coal from Pocahontas and New River mines. Berwind-White Coal Mining Co.. 1805 Peoples Gas Bldg., Chicago. Pocahontas coal. Northern States Coal and Mining Co., 406" Fisher Bldg., 343 S. Dearborn St.. Cliicago. ^^ Modern extension carnation support; galvan ized rose stakes. Igoe Bros., 266 N. 9th St., Brooklyn. N. Y. Day lite glass cleaners, for prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Andersen Specialty Co., 464S Calumet Ave.. CTiicago. Pillsbury's carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg. 111^ Pipes and flues and greenhouse fittings. 1111' nois Pipe Mfg. Co.. 2113 S. Jefferson St.. Chi- cagO; Coal, Smokeless Black Gem Block. Illinois. Indiana, Hocking Lump and Pocahontas. Black Gem Coal and Coke Co.. Old Colony Bldg., Chi ■cago. Superior Oamatioa Staple, 1.000 for 50c. F. W. Waite. 293 Main St.. Springfleld. Mass. Florists' Supplies of nil kinds. 10 ProvlDce St.. Boston. Mass. J. Jansky, The Kleinschmidt Soil Grinder. F. Klein ■Schmidt. 21 Builders Exchange, Buffalo. N. Y, The Kleinschmidt SOIL GRINDER Here is a machine for all Greenhousetnen that WILL GRIND AND MIX To Any Desired Fineness More Soil Than Any Other It is substantially and heavily made, all working parts being of crucible cast steel or steel forgings. For particulars and prices address F. KLEINSCHMIDT 6 CO., 21 Builders' Exchange, Buffalo, N. Y. CYPRESS Is a wood that has come into very general use in Greenhouse Construction, Benches, Frames, Interior or Exterior Use. Inquire of your local dealer, or write us. BAKER -WAKEriLLD CYPRESS CO., ltd. Manufacturers, PLATTENVILLK, LOmSIANA POTS, PANS, ETC. The Red Pot. C. C. Pollworth Co. connect with Milwaukee. Pots. J. A. Bauer Pottery Co., 415-21 Ave. 33. Los Angeles. Calif. STAKES. Cane Stakes, due about August 1st. Stand- ard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, S5c; 000 for $3: $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per 100, 60e; per 1,000. $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. 507o SAVED Pipes, Flues aod Casings tborouehly overhauled aDd euaran teed. Grecnhonse Fittioss of every description. ILLINOIS PIPE 8 MFG. CO., 2 1 1 3 S. Jefferson St., CHI -AGO Mention the American Florist wJien wrmng igiT. The American Florist. 171 SAVE UBOR AND EXPENSE BY THE USE OF Berwind Smokeless ^COAL^ From Pocahontas and New River Mines of Berwind - White Coal Mining Co. Offices: 1805 Peoples Gas Building, CHICAGO. Telephone Randolph 3901 '^«"*«'';:¥!J'«"s'« I HamsDuro-souinern Goal Ga Pocahontas Coal We have made a specialty of catering to the florists' trade. We have pleased others. We can please yon. Write us before orderloK. We can give you what you want if you will asic for it. Northern StatesCoal&MiningGo. 406 Fisher BId^.,343 S.Dearborn St., nhipavn Plione Hairison 6753. UlllWgU _ 112 W. Adams St., CHICAGO, ILL. ? Telephone Randolph 1405. I Our coals are specially suited for the florists' use in that they 0 \ /Save Time Trouble and Expense ^ Write now for prices before placing your orders, we can satisfy your wants, f ~ . ^ •. Au£:ust Coal Prices. Carterrille — Chicago. Egg $2.30—2.-10 Lump 2.30—2.40 No. 1 washed 2.45—2.55 No. 2 washed 2.30 — 2.40 Franklin County — Egg, lump and nut $2.40 — 2.50 Screenings 1.65 — 1.70 Harrisburg — Dom. lump, egg and nut. $2.30— 2.40 $1 Screenings 1.S5 — 1.90 Lower Vein Biazil Blls.. 3.20 Pocahontas and New River — Egg and lump ...$4.10—4.20 Nut-run 3.15 1 Smokeless (B. & 0. and Tug River)- Egg and lump $.!.80 — 4.30 Mine-run 2.93 — 3.03 Springfield — Domestic lump $1.95—2.07 $1 Miues. 25—1.35 05—1.20 40—1.50 25—1.35 35—1.45 60— .63 .25—1.35 .85— .90 2.23 $2.23 ,00—1.10 $1.40 ,90—1.00 Notes of the Chlcag:o Coal Trade. He who laughs la.st, laughs best, and so it is today in the coal business, for after two months of demoralized business, during which time coal has been sold at less than the cost of pro- duction so as to enable the miners to keep up appearances, the market has changed from one of quiet waiting to one of activity. The retailers, manufacturers and general consumers have begun to buy for their winter needs. This increase, in orders has brought a correspond- ing advance in prices. This is espe- cially true with Pocahontas, Block and West Virginia coals. The sudden change in the situation is of no surprise to us nor to the coal dealers, as it was all a matter of how soon the public would begin to pur- chase their supply for the cold days, knowing that they would eventually have to buy sooner or later. Smokeless Black Gem Block Goal Is of particular value for Greenhouse. Use. Write or Phone us To-Day for Low Summer Price on this as well as on niinols, Indiana, Hocking Lump and Pocahontas Order Now and Save Money Write Black Gem Coal & Coke Co. Phones: Harrison 962 and 1163. Old Colony Building, CHICAGO. R. C. Whitsett Goal and Mining Co. 537 soKarn1"°"^.'lHicAGo. We Mine and Ship the Following High Grade Coal: SUNSHINE INDIANA BRAZIL BLOCK POCAHONTAS COAL FOR WEST VA. SPLINT YOUGHrOGBENY SOUTHERN ILLINOIS VVrile us for names of satisfied customers, both as to quality and service, who have used our coal» lor the last 5 and 10 years. .^Iso for our special summer prices. ixrasBoisixt. x>E:xjX'VEix«if:s. Many of our readers may have no- ticed our weekly coal market reports during the last two months; if so they recall our advice, urging them to make early purchases, while the prices were low. Those who followed our advice can readily see by the August coal prices quoted on this page that they have saved from ten to thirty cents per ton. Greenhousemen who are consider- ing their own interest will do some early buying now before the prices are again advanced and befoi-e transporta- tion becomes difficult, which is of fre- quent occurrence owing to the short- afre of cars with many roads in the middle west. Ansonia, Conn.— The Intertown Dahlia Association -will hold the an- nual exhibition of dahlias September 16. Premiums are offered for dahlias, gladioli and asters. - - 172 The American Florist. Aug. 12, BIG BARGAINS in Greenhouse Boilers 2 42-in. X 10-ft, Kewanee Fire Box Boilers $175.00 6 60-in.xl6-ft. Horizontal Tub- ular Boilers 275.00 2 54-in.x 12- ft. Internal Fired Steam Boilers 225.00 3 54-in. X 12-ft. Internal Fired Hot Water Boilers 200.00 Several carloads of Cast Iron Green- house Fittings, including Valves, etc., at a positive saving of 60%. 4-in. Tubes 814c Several carloads of good Tubes, thor- oaghlj- rattled and cleaned. All kindsof Pipe, Valves, Fittings, etc. Write for our List No. 47. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing FLORIST: Refrigerators ! DOES jour rapidly increasing business require an attrac- tive ice box If so write us, we are manufacturers and can quote you on Ice-Boses of every des- cription. Your old box can be used as part payment. Buchbindcr Bros. Long Distance Phone, Monroe 5616. 518-520 Milwaukee Ave,, CHICAGO Do not fail to see OUR EXHIBITION at tlie S. A. F. fi O. H. convention in Baltimore, August 15. 16. 17 and 18. ADVANCE CO RICHMOND, IND, I Mention the American Florist when writing Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIGH GRADE... See Our CaUlogue. HSfwater' GIBLIN & CO., Utica, N. Y. Always mentten ThcAmeiiean Ploriat The Remedy for Your Condensation Troubles. A Guaranteed Investment with Guaranteed Results SEE OUR AT THE Convention And ask about the -MOREHEAD SYSTEM • of Steam Line Drainage and Boiler Feeding MOREHEAD MFG. CO. Dept. ' N' STOCKS Chicago New York Philadelphia San Francisco New Orleans, La. DETROIT, MICH. IN Chatham ,Ont. CARRIED Los Angeles Wichita, Kan. Memphis, Tenn Birmingham, Ala. Attentlonll Glass Buyersll GREENHOUSE GLASS. You will save money if you obtain our prices before you buy. Quality A No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable white paint for this purpose Half barrels, (25 gallons) per gal., $1.75. 5 gal. pails, per gal., $1,80. H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLESALE GLASS AND PAINTS, Lons Distance Phone 651-659 West Washington Boulevard, CHICAGO. Near Desplalnes Street. Monroe 4994. Garden City Sand Co. Cbamber of Commerce Bldg.. CHICAGO. Phone: Msin 4827. Building and Propagating Sands Fire Brick and Fire Clay, Portland Cement Stonekote, Hard wall Plaster wh«n vou order «toeli. : : ! g , y/f pAMP RESISTING PAINT Greenhouse Material and Sasli Of Every Description. Get Our Prices and Catalogue. S. Jacobs & Sons, E.tabn.hed im. i36i-i383Finshing Ave Brooklyn, N.Y. tgii. The American Florist. 173 GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Hotbed Sash, Greenhouse Hardware and Posts Write Us, if you wish to get sketches and estimates on material for modern efficient and durable houses, at 8 moderate COSt. Louisiana Cypress Wasliingfon Red Cedar A. DIETSCH CC, 2642 Sheffield Avenue, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners. Florists and Home-makers, taus^bt by Prof. CraiK and Prof, Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recosnize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners wbo un- derstand up - to - date methods and practice are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardeningis indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dept. A. F.. Springfield. Mass. PROF. CR.^IG. The Mastin Aatomatic White= wash and Spraying Machine Is Reliable, Practical and Durable. When the machine is filled to wiihiD six inches of the lop, a few strokes of the pump will compress enough air in the tank to produce a continuous mist-like spray tor 15 minutes. Write for Catalog and details to Department C Sold through Seedsmen. Dealers in Florists" and Poultry Supplies. J. G. MASTIN & CO 3124 West Lake St.. CHICAGO. ILL. Kramer's Pot Hangers For sale by Wholesale Seedsmen. Florists and Supply Dealers. Price. 11.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mall. 11.25. i. N. KRAVER k SON, Giiar Raplis. lowi ivevero G ARDEM HOSE J 1 Light Strong Flexible An indestructible moulded Hose for Lawn Greenhouse, Stable, Garage. Of braided construction, cannot unwrap, kink or burst like old-style wrapped duck con- struction. Made in continuous lengths up to 5U0 feet, which gives }0u any length you want and avoids leaky couplings. Manufactured By REVERE RUBBER GO,, Wnrkc Chels-a. Mass. nuil\3, Providence, R. I. BRUNCHES: BOSTON, MASS. New York. PhiUdelphia Pittsburii, I hicsgo, Minneaoi lis.NewOneans San Francisco. Kansas City. Call at our Booth, Spaces 1 and 2, D, Baltimore Convention. Tell Them Where You Saw the Advertisement 174 The American Florist, Aug. 12. I THE BEST BugKillerand Bloom Saver For PROOF Write to P. R. PALETHORPE COMPANY, Owensboro, Ky Mention tUe American Florist when writinn A STIC A FOR 2.^1 — -. feenhouse glazing USE IT now: CF.O.PIERCECO. 12 W. BROADWAY NFWVORK MASnCA is elastic and tenacious, admits of expansion and contraction. Putty becomes liard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without breakine of other glass, as occurs with PDtty, Lasts longer tlian pntt;. Easy to apply Mention the American Florist when writing Carman's Antipest 1 INSECTICIDE AND FUNGICIDE For tlie Garden, Orchard and Greentionse Non-poisonous and harmless to vegetation. Kills Green Fly, Aphides, Bark Lice, Thrlps, Meal; Bug, Red Spider, Scale, Wire Worms, Ants and Slugs. This is the Grower s Friend. Handy nse. cheap and efJective. mixes readily in water. Destroys all insect pests and keeps down filth. Circulars on appli- cation. $130 per gallon. Also in anarta, half gallons and in bulk. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., FLUSHING, N. T. Approved by the New York State Agricul- tural Dept. Certificate No. 223. July 8. 1910 Guaranteed under insecticide act. 1910. ■ ul No. 91 of U.S. Agricultural Dept, I Mention the American Florist when writing Now is the Time To Subscribe to the Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Largest Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly, .^nnualsub- scription for weekly and quarterly numbers. One Dollar. (Interna- tional money order). Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets and topics. The Horticultural Printing Company, BURNLET. ENGLAND Flower Colors Use our COLOR CHART in describing tbeir , PRICE. Sl.OO POSTPAID. American Florist Co., 440 S.Dearborn St.. CBICAOO Ten Important Advantages in ^KAlHt:^ MANURE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Nothing but Pure Manure. No Adulteration. No Mixture. Only One Kind in Bag. Easy to Handle, Store and Apply, liiiform and Reliable for Every Use. Reduction Process Destroys any Animal or Vegetable Life Often Objectionable and Dangerous in Stable Manures. Available for Instant Use when Needed. Economical. No Waste. Saves Labor. 8 [Safe. No Chemical Treatment or Mixture. 9 Equally Effective in Bench, Pot or Field Soil. 10 Pulverized or Shredded. Sheep or Cattle Manure, Whichever Best Suits Your Purpose. You Can't Get Better Manure. We Know of None as Good. Order at Once for Your First Fall Work. Descriptive Matter, Prices and Freight Rates for the Asking. Write Us To-Day. The PuJverized Manure Co. 32 UNION STOCK YARDS CHICAGO, ILL. : Nlkoteen for spraying plants and Nikoteen I refined; it is clean and e Nikoteen The most etiective and economical material there is for s^praying plants and blooms. 'sskillfully extract- d from leaf to bacco and carefully refined; it is clean and easy to apply. does the work when vaporized either in pans on pipes or over a flame. Full Pint Bottles. $1.50. Nikoteen Aphis Punk Specially prepared for fumieatini; doted houses. It vaporizes the Nkotioe evenly and without waste, Nothiue keep« a booM free from Aphis so cheaply. Price $6.50 per case of 12 paraffined boxes. All Seedsmen. Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports ^ IMPfiOVCOJ ^'JENNINGS IRONGUTTER. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS F%r Tobacco Sxtracts, etc. Send for Circnlars. DIL.LER, CASKEY & KEEN, S. W. Comer Sixth and Berk Streets. PHILADELPHIA. VENTILATING APPARATUS igii. The American Florist. 175 #^ E>:x:oolloi3.t Ooocl«s for* Sor»^v^io^ ^ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ p A I N T rHAM M ON d's Green houseWh ite Originai:. 1878 P U T T Y This is our Trademark and Is Registered in the U. S. Patent Oirice. <" Twemlow's Old English Liquid Glazing Putty Hammond's Slug Shot, sold by Seedsmen, kills Aster bugs, f) Sow Bugs, Cabliage Worms. ^ HAMMOND'S PAINT & SLUG SHOT WORKS, Fisiikili-on-Hudson, N. Y. f$ Shipping Labels for Cut Flowers Printed in two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Very attractive. Size 6' 2^4! 2- Price per 500, $2.85; per 1000, $4.50. Send for sample. ELECTRO OF THIS LEAF, POSTPAID, $1.25. American Florist Co., ^40 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago. 17« The American Flo Rim. Aug. 12, CYPRESS Is FarMo^e DurableThanPINE. UPT(^2 FEET_OR LONGER. GWEENHOUSE AND OTfllER BUILDING MATERIAL, MEN FURNISHED TO SUPERINTEND ERECTION WHEN DESLR.ED. Sibct for our Circulafjs. ^lEP01>^5ET,l.305TON.^v1ASS. KRICK'S Florist Novelties Manufacturers and Patentee of The Only Genolne Immortelle Letters on the market. Order at once. CBAS. AUG. KRICK, 1164-66 Greene Avenne, BROOKLTM, N. Y. Every letter marked. For Photographs of Horticultural Subjects For IllnstratiDE C»taloBiie«. Price Li»ti, Circulars, etc.. write Photographic ninstrator .... Rochester, N. T NATHAN R. GRAVES, 413-414 HaywardBldg., A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist SnppUes. — Send For Prices — 404-412 Eiit 34yi St.. NEW YORK. HAVE your customers kept their promise to pay their bills at Easter? If not do not wait; but send the claims to us. When we remind them they will probably pay. The National Florist's Board of Traile ,new tork Markovits Bros. Importers and Maoufadurers Natural Prepared Ferns, Palms and Wax Roses Low prices aod immediate attention given all oiders. CHICAGO Pbone Monroe 4530. 954 Milwaukee Ave., Wired Toothpicks 10.006,11.75; 50.000. $7.50, W J. COWEE, Sample free. Manufaclnred bT Berlin, N. T. For sale by dealer!. 1 / \ > CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. -► HAVE A C"AT WITH us AT OUR PLACE AT THE CONVENTION King Construction Co. Home Office and Factory: N. TONAWANDA, N. Y. Eastern Sales Office: No. 1 Madison Ave., NFW YORK. WILKS' not Water Boilers ARE BEST FOR Heating Greenhouses No Night Fireman Required With Our Self- Feeding Boilers Will keep an even and continuous fire for ten hours and longer without any attention. Very Economical in Fuel. Hard or Soft Coal. Send for our New Catalogue and Prices. S. WILKS MFG. CO., 3503 Shields Ave., CHICaOO. CUT FLOWER AND )xes I Design Boxes All aize*. lowMl pfk C. C. Pollwortli i^ MOLWAUOB. tgii. The American Florist. 177 The Superior Return Flue Boiler For Greenhouse Heating Has No Equal "Don't Buy Something Just as Good" Ifo Danger of Cracked Sections in the Dead of Winter "ALWAYS ON THE JOB" TWO-THIRDS OF THE HEATING SURFACE IS IN THE FLUES The Best for Greenhouse Heating SUPERIOR IN NAME, SUPERIOR IN SERVICE, SUPERIOR IN QUALITY. Every inch of heating surface surrounded by water (note the water back) no waste of heat, has high fire box which means perfect combustion and heats quicker than any other boiler. A Money Maker for the man who uses it. Ask those who know. The names are yours for the asking. The Superior Nlachine and Boiler Works 846-848 W. Superior St., Chicago. 178 The American Florist. Aug. 12, Cat Flower Boxes and Fibre Shipping Cases PAPER BOXES of Every Description It will pay you to get our samples and prices before ordering. THE J. E. SMITH CO. 6-8-10-12 N. Central Ave., BALTIMORE, MO. Mention the American Florist when writins EVANS' Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Catalog. Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond, Ind Mention the American Florist when wrttins REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORIST'S SUPPLIES. We Manufacture all Our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers in Glass- ware. Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. H.BAYERSDORFER&GO. Florists' Supplies. 1129 Arch street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Send tor our new catalogae. SIEBERT'S ZmC Never Rnst GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best. Last forever. Ovtr 30,000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of elait ilippinff. Elective on large or small glass. BiST to drive. Easy to extract. Two sizes % and Ti, 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra: 7 lbs. for $2.60 is lbs. for $5.00, by express. For sale by the trade. RANDOLPH a McCLEMENTS.'Snccessors to Chas. T. Slebert. Banm 8 Beatty Sts., Plttsbnrg. ) ************- Holds Class Firmly See the Point 49" PEERUE5S filazlnir Points ue thebMl. N. rigfilM .r tefti. Box of t.000 pol&t. 75 ou. poitpftid. HENRT A. DREEK, 7M CkMnt n.^FUta., ra. Siebert's Zinc Glazins Points. Good for small or large glass, do not rust, easy to drive H and li inch Perlb. 40c.S-lb8. $1.85. 20-lb8. $7.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. Chicago NewTork. Til© Earl^" Advertisement Oetts IMiere. We are as ever LEADERS IN GREENHOISE GLASS We suggest that no orders be placed until you have received our Interesting Prices $HARP,PARTRIDGESCO. Long Distance Phone, Canal 880 2263=2269 Lnmber St., CHICAGO Pecky Cypress Peojky Cjrpress is the greatest money saver discovered in years. Wfll last at least three times as long as any other wood for bench material. We can make immediate shipments at all times from onr large stook. Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathing, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. WRITE FOR PRICES. ADAM SGHILLO LUMBER GO. Hawtborne and Weed Bts., CHICAGO. Telephones: LfaicoUi 410 and 411 The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES WRITE FOR FIGURES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO GORHAM & GHAPLINE DDIUTCDV ^l<**« Prices on all rilirilllni Kind, of Printing. Ponfiae BIdg, Harrison & Dearborn Sis., Chicago .•:::!$3-50 1000 Letter Heads 1000 Envelopes..., tgii. The American Florist. 179 W. N. Rudd's Greenhouses, Mt. Greenwood Cemeter)', Morgan Park, ntar Chicago, III. IT PAYS ANY FLORIST To be up-to-date in everything. A grower of flowers can fall behind as well as a manufacturer of any other product, for flower raising is a scientific manufactur- ing proposition, best results being obtained by a combination of right conditions. FIRST-THE RIGHT HOUSES TO GROW IN. SECOND-PROPER HEATING PLANT. THIRD-PROPER SOIL, FERTILIZER, WATER AND VENTILATING. FOURTH-SELECTION OF RIGHT VARIETY OF PLANTS, WITH A VIEW TO THEIR POPULARITY, COLOR, SIZE AND PRODUCTIVE QUALITIES. A 30-foot Truss House, Channel Iron Gutters, one of a Range Built for O. C. Earlier. Barberton, Ohio, last year- We are now producing for him a large Palm House, and nine Iron Frame Channel Gutters. Furnished him six Vegetable Houses this year, each house 816 feet long. If you want to know about our work ask the largest and most progressive growers of vegetables and flowers in the country. They all know of our material, most of them have it, many who have not will when they build again, as a progressive florist wants the BeSt and we have it. It is a pleasure for us to quote you on any kind, size or number of houses. OUR IRON FRAME HOUSES are the very best, our new Channel gutters and malleable iron bar fastener cannot be beaten. See our exhibit at the Baltimore convention. THE FOLEY MFG. CO., CHICAGO, ILL. 180 The American Florist. Aug. 12, I^OI^ 64 ff HEWS STANDARD POTS POT MAKERS FOR 140 YEARS WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURERS WRITE FOR CATALOG AND DISCOUNTS. A. H. HEWS & CO. Pearson Street, LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. EstabUahed 1768. CAMBRIDGE, MASS. SYRACUSE RED POTS Our pot« are made solely with a view to the needs of the plant, and the profit of the fiorist. A trialwill convince yon. New price list on appli- cation, SYRACUSE POTTERYCO.j SYRACUSL, N. Y. 6Iention the American Florist when writing Those Red Pots -STANDARDS" Full size and wide bottoms. BULB PANS and AZALEA POTS DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y HARRY BALSLEY, Detroit. Mich. Rep. 490 Howard St. standard Flowerpots Porosity an< Strenrik Unsurpassed. Writs for pricsB. A. F. 2934-36-38 Leavitt St.. KOHR CHICAGO J. A. BAUER POTTERY CO., 415 to 421 Avenue 33, LOS ANQELES, CALIF. Carry a Large Stock of Nice Red Pots. All orders shipped promptly. Largest Pottery on Pacific Coast. BED. KELLER & SON, MaoafictBfsrs of Red Pots Bsfors biylne writ* for prlcas. 2614-2622 Hemdon St.. CHICAQO. Wagner Plant Boxes [ are tne best and cheapest in the j market for palms, boxwood, bay trees, etc. They are attractive i a design, strong and durable suit I ableforeitherindoor oroutdoor use. Made of cypress whicb gives ihem a lasting quality. We manufacture various styles and sizes. Write for prices, WAGNER PARK CONSERVATORIES. Sidney, O. Mention the American Florist when loritina Neponset Paper Pots Price per lOOO: 2 li -In., $2.35; 2V2-in., $2.55; 3-ln.. $385; 3V2-ln., $5.35 4-ln., $7.25; 5-in., $10.75; 6-ln., $15.00. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO AND NEW YORK. MFR'S AGENT Water Proof, Don't Break, Cost Uttle. Shippers use them and save tlieir customers many dollars in express charges. Mention the American Florist when writing Sterling Iron Reservoir Vases Chairs, Settees, Hitching Posts, Etc. Complete Catalogue and Discounts Upon Request. Tlie Sterling Emery Wheel Mfg. Co., oh1STs.a. Mention the American Florist when writing AIITheClayo^Florists'RedPots Is prepared by passing through a screen 1600 meshes to the square inch. If in a hurry for pots order from us. We ship over five lines of railroad, by river or interurban. Write for catalogue showing all the articles we make for florists' use, THE PETERS 6 REED POTTERY CO., ZANESVILLE, OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing 1000 Ready Packed Crates standard Flower Pofs and Bulb Pans Can be shipped at an hour's nofce. Price per crate: 20fWHj-in, 1500 2 1500 214 150O2H UOO.^ sno :^V2 500 4 crate 36 00 4.88 5?5 6.00 500 5 80 4.;0 456 4H in., crate. $5.24 3iu5 210 5H 144 6 120 7 60S 4. SI 3.78 3 16 4.20 30) Hilfinger Bros. Pottery, Fort Edwards, N.Y- August Rolker a Sons, 31 Barclay St.; New York City Agents. OurSpecialty: Loop Distance aod E.xport t*ade. Mention the American Florist when writing Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada. Price $3.00 Postpaid. American Florist Co., 440 S Dearborn St., CHICAGO ^CHERRY RED= Standard flower Pots Prominent Florists and Managers of Public Grounds claim for our pots quality that excel. It's in the clay. Use our pots and you will say as much. Prompt ship- ments guaranteed. Prices right. SEND FOR PRICE UST. The ML 6ILEAD POTTERY CO., Mt.Gilead.O. (Successors to Smith Thomas.) lilsntion the American Floris' when writing Florist Speoialtiea. New Brand New Style. Hose "KIVEKTON" Furnished in lengths up to 500 it. without seam or joint. The HOSE for the FLORIST i^-inch, per ft., 15 c Keel of 500 ft., " i4>4c 2 Reels, 1000 ft., " 14 c K-inch, ** 13 c, Reels, 500 ft., *' I2j4c, Couplings furnished. HENRY A. DREER 714 Chestnut St., Philadblphia, ) A. n 1 ilu EORI America is "thB Prow of the L'bssbI; thEre may bs more comfort Mmidships, but u/s are the £rst to touch Unknown Seas," Vol. XXXVII. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 19, 1911. No. 1211 TheAmerigan Florist Twenty-Sixth Vear. CopyriKfat. 1911, by American Florist CompaoT Eotered as Second Class Matter Nov 11, is91. at the Post Office at Cbicaeo. Illinois. under act of March 3. 1879. Published Every Satdrday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address: Ameno. Chicago. Sabscription. United States and Mexico $l.00a year; Canada $2.U0; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $3.50 Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from Auiiust, 1901. Address all correspondence subscriptions, etc., .American Florist Co. 4<0S. Deaiboin St. ChicaKO SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— Geo. Asmus. Chicaeo. President: Richard Vincent. Jr.. Baltimore Md., Vice- Pres.; H. B, Dorner, Urbana. 111.. Sec'y; Wm. F. Kasting, BuSalo. N, Y.. Treas. Offickks-Elect — Richard Vincent. ]r,, Baltimore. Md.. Pres.: August Poehlm.\nn. Chiciso, Vice-Pres.: John Young, New York, Sec'y: W F, Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y,, Treas. Np.\t meeting' at Chicago, August, 1912, AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Next meeting and exhibition. .August, 1912. I.S, Hendrickson. Floral Park, N.V, President: L, Merton Gage, Orange, Mass., Secretary, RAILWAY GARDENING ASSOCIATION, Next meeting at Roanoke, Va,, 1912, Patrick FoY. Roanoke, Va„ President; J, E, Butter- field, Lee's Summit, Mo,. Secretary and Treas- urer. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Ne«t meeting at Boston. Mass,, 1912, \V. H. Dunn Kansas City Mo,. Pres, F. L. Mulford. Washington. D. C. Secy-Treasurer. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Annual convention and exhibition in conjunc- tion with the St. Louis Horticultural Society, St, Louis, Mo. November 711, 1911. Elmer U. Smith. Adrian. Mich.. President; C. W. JohnsonJ Morgan Park. 111.. Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition at Detroit. Mich., 1912. A. Farenvvald. Roslyn. Pa.. Presi- dent; Philip Breitmever. Detroit. Mich.. Vice- President; Benjamin Hammond. Fishkill-oo- Hudson. N. Y.. Secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at Detroit.Mich., January 24, 1912, J, A, Valentine Denver, Colo,, President: A, F, J. Baur, Thirty- eighth St. and Kockwood .^ve. Indianapolis. nd,. Secretary. THE BALTIMORE CONVENTION Next Convention at Chicago. OFFICERS FOR 1912 President, Richard Vincent, Jr„ Baltimore.* i Vice-Pres,. August Poehlmaiui, Chicago. Secretary, John 'Xoung, New York, Treasurer, W. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. V. Convention Proceedings. The twenty-second annual meeting of the Society of American Florists opened at the Fifth Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Md., at 2 p. m., on Tuesday, August 15, with a good attendance and under most favorable auspices. Seat- ed on the platform with President George Asmus, of Chicago, w'ere Sec- retary H. B. Dorner, Treasurer W, F, Kasting, Past-Presidents James Dean, Robert Craig, F. R. Pierson. Wm. R. Smith, and W. F. Gude, John West- cott of Philadelphia, and President Graham of the local association, who introduced the various speakers. His Honor Governor Austin L. Crothers, of Maryland, was unable to be present and was represented by liis Secretary of State, Hon, N, Winslow Williams, who delivered the principal address of welcome. In introducing this speaker Mr. Graham said that the florists of Baltimore and the State of Maryland know a good thing when they see it, and they considered the Society of American Florists in that category, and feeling that no speakers were too good for them they had picked out the most prominent they could find in the persons of the Gov- ernor of Maryland and the Mayor of the City of Baltimore, Mr, Williams said that the governor greatly regret- ted his inability to be in attendance and tell the florists how cordially wel- come they were and how much the cit- izens of state and city appreciated the convention and its accompanying ex- hibitions. He gave unstinted praise to the latter feature and declared that the services of the florist were always in demand on all occasions, whether sad or joyous, to delicately express the tenderest sympathy or to voice the happiest wishes for the welfare of our friends. They grace and adorn every occasion. We will always feel indebt- ed to the men who assist us to ce- ment friendships and to assuage grief. He hoped the florists would come often again. In introducing Major Preston, Mr. Graham said that he was one of the most progressive of the executive offi- cers from whom much was expected for the general good of the city. In closing his introduction he craved a hearing for tlie greatest mayor of the greatest city of the greatest state in the greatest country in this broad world. Mayor Preston told of the many good things that are to be found in Baltimore, among them as interest- ing to the florists its splendid natural park, Druid Hill, and its many other parks, all of which are beautified still more by the florist and the ornamental horticulturist. The mayor told of the many diversified industries of Balti- more in a manufacturing way, and its advantage of situation on a fine har- bor and bay, adequate to float the fin- est navies of the world. He proudly referred to the city hall that had been erected without graft, and with a bal- ance in the construction fund after completion, and invited favorable no- tice of its magnificent sewerage sys- tem. Mayor Preston made a fine im- pression upon his audience. Robert Craig, of the executive board, responded to the addresses of welcome, and was referred to by Mr. Graham in a happy fashion as the silver-tongued orator whose singing of Annie Laurie had endeared him to all hearts. Mr. Craig said that although this was the first time that the Society of American Florists had visited Baltimore, it was not the first time that most of the florists in attendance had visited here, but that the American Carnation So- ciety and other societies had at differ- ent times held annual meetings in Bal- timore and had enjoyed that hospita- ble welcome of which all who come to Baltimore partake and appreciate. He himself had been coming to the city 182 The American Florist. _ - ^^g' 19 for the last quarter of a century with more or less frequency and always felt Quite at home among its people, -svho were noted for their courtesy and con- sideration to the sojourner m the.r midst. This had made the word Ba - timore a household word for hospital- ity all over the United States and for aught he Icnew the entire world In many other cities the pursuit of the "Almighty Dollar" is the sole aim in life but here, while they do not neglect their business interests and are live and wideawake, in fact the New \ov\s. of the South, they always find time to mingle the social joys of life with its cares. They practice the finer social amenities and bid welcome to the so- journer within their gates. Baltimore has always been a notable center of interest in matters horticultural and none can forget the many names that have made it famous in this society nor can we overlook in these latter days that John Cook lives here, one of the greatest raisers of new roses in this country. Mr. Cook has produced after great efforts a wonderful rose which he had the good sense to name My Maryland. Nothing excels it in beauty, nor has any other rose awali- ened more enthusiastic admiration. The Society of American Florists may well congratulate John Cook upon this his greatest achievement. Yet the arloma and the fragrance of My Mary- land are not one whit more to be ex- tolled than the cordiality and warmth of; welcome which the Baltimoreans sehd forth so freely. In turning over the further conduct of the meeting to the society's officers. Mr. Graham said that as president of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Baltimore he had felt somewhat swelled up. but he knew that his authority was only brief here and that the central figure on the stage must be henceforth at this meeting, President Asmus, to whom he now surrendered the powers he had temporarily exercised in pre- siding. President Asmus was given an enthusiastic ovation, and the ap- plause was so long continued that he had to beg his friends to refrain, while acknowledging the flattering character of the ovation given him. Exe:u'lve Business. After President Asmus had delivered his address, the reports of Secretary Corner and Treasurer Kasting fol- lowed, showing that tlie society was in a healthy condition financially and oth- erwise, and that there had been an encouraging increase of membership during the year past. The minutes of the executive board meetings were read by Secretary Dorner and were ap- proved and ordered printed in the offi- cial reports. The action taken approv- ing the secretary's report was moved by W. N. Rudd, and that referring to the treasurer's report by Irwin Berter- mann. At the suggestion of President Asmus and on motion of Mr. Thilow. the reports of the state vice-presidents were referred to a committee to cull out the principal points of interest and report thereon. The chairman of the Committee on Tariff and Legislative Matters, John G. Esler, asked that his report be heard tomorrow morning immediately preceding the discussion on reciprocity and his request was granted. Presi- dent Asmus announced as the names of the judges of the exhibition. Otto Koenig, A. T. Pyfer and I. C. Berter- mann. RICHARD VINCENT, JR. Prcsident-Elect Society of American Flori^i. W. F. Gude, the Washington repre- sentative of the society, made an ex- cellent report showing progress that had been made in the parcels post propaganda, and the favorable outlook for something doing of importance at almost any time in the near future. The florists are a unit in support of this progressive movement and formal resolutions will no doubt be presented and adopted later in the session taking a pronounced stand on this question. Mr. Gude's report was listened to with attention and his ability was recog- nized and highly complimented by the chair. Mr. Lenker, in the discussion following, urged that the great draw- back to improvement at present was the fact that the government did not control the transportation facilities as in many foreign countries. In answer to an inquiry from Mr. Felch as to whether foreign countries assumed re- sponsibility for loss of packages sent by parcels post, Mr. Lenker explained that the German government promptly liquidated such losses without undue quibbling. W. F. Kasting paid a high tribute to the work of Mr. Gude at Washington and said he was the right man in the right place. He predicted that the parcels post would have to come and it would come very much sooner if every florist in the country would insist that his congressman put proper legislation through, but con- gressmen could not guess the will of the people and it must be made clearly and forcibly known to them. On mo- tion of Mr. Kasting the report was ac- cepted and a vote of thanks tendered to Mr. Gude. The consideration of re- ports of other oflJcers was postponed and the convention adjourned to 9 :30 o'clock Wednesday morning. President's Recepiion. The president's reception at the Hotel Belvidere on Tuesday evening was attended by an immense throng. Most of the old lights and many of the new were in attendance. Baltimore hospitality was once more exemplified in the abundance of south- ern dainties, the enjoyment of which, however, was greatly affected by the sad death of John Birnie of West Ho- boken, N. J., during the day. President and Mrs. George Asmus formed a most attractive picture surrounded as they were by an unusual gathering of ex- presidents of tlie society, among whom were noted W. R. Smith, James Dean, E. G. Hill, John Burton, J. C. Vaughan, John N. May. W. N. Rudd, Robert Craig, W. J. Stewart, W. P. Kasting, F. R. Pierson, Adam Graham, F. H. Traendly and TV'. F. Gude. President Asmus' Address. It is with great pleasure I address you on this occasion, the twenty-sev- enth annual meeting of our society. Although being the first time this city has been chosen for a meeting place, it is not the first time we are guests ot our brethren in Baltimore, for the memory has been ever dear to us of that splendid afternoon and evening's entertainment on Friday, August 18, igii. The American Florist. 183 JOHN YOUNG, NEW YORK. Secretary Elect Society of American Florist. 1905. when as a fitting climax to an enjoyable and profitable meeting in the city of Washington we were welcomed here In true southern spirit and now we are here again to partially pay that debt of gratitude, even as a victorious army returns from the scene of con- flict. In the six years that have passed we have to our credit many victories won by legislation and arbitration for the general good of our profession and those engaged in it. We also have a much larger sum of money in our treasury, a greatly increased member- ship roll and two great successful na- tional flower shows to look back upon. The one thing that stands out promi- nent in connection with the show held in Boston last March was the bringing together of the different societies for the display of their productions and the opportunity of attending the differ- ent meetings at one expense of time and travel. This has been one of my great desires for a number of years. The great growth of our business has necessitated the specializing of many of our large growers and with them it was a case of "Not that I love you less, Brutus, but that I love Csesar more," meaning that their greater interests were in one of the special societies, but we have solved that problem and never again must we meet separately. Ours is one cause for the good of all. Our national shows have come to stay and to that end we should organize at once. The shows should be held once every two years. It is true that the first shows took a longer period of preparation, but that time was used in careful consideration of premium lists, finances and other de- tails which gave us the experience we needed. The national show should always be held in the spring. Fall shows are not new and are covered In nearly all large cities and in this connection I wish to state that I am pleased that many local societies and Florists' Clubs are following the example of the national society. Now If we wish to profit by the experiences In past shows we must always have as men at the head some of those who have assisted In previous shows and as briefly as possible I will outline my plan for your consideration. PERMANENT SHOW COMMITTEE. I would suggest a permanent Na- tional Flower Show Committee, say of six, to be appointed, two for six years, two for four years and two for two years and every other year the presi- dent to appoint the members for the six-year term. Thus there would al- ways be on the committee four mem- bers of at least two shows' experience. These committeemen should be as rep- resentative as possible of the different societies taking part in the show. The chairman of this committee could be elected by the committee or appointed by the president after the location of the show had been decided upon, as it would be of great advantage to have the chairman close at nand. These ex- hibitions properly conducted show but little chance for loss and therefore I would suggest that 50 per cent guar- antee be assumed by the society and 50 per cent, as In the past, by per- sonal subscription. Trade exhibitions and the selling of space as inaugurated at Boston proved wise and should be continued, and the checking of receipts and disbursements should be done by our ofBcers, as we have a system that has always proved adequate for that purpose and ofEcials that are paid for that work. The great good done by such exhibitions cannot easily be conceived. The stand- ing it gives the trade and the general promotion of horticulture Is apparent when the vast throngs that visit the shows and the newspaper publicity given them are considered. There are no doubt some of you who will differ with me and say that the shows should be conducted outside the soci- ety, but I say no. We have found the way to cement our different lines Into one general Interest. The meetings and the organization of this society have made this possible and we must not take this healthy young child from the mother organization. Our national charter was given us, too, for the de- velopment and advancement of flori- culture and horticulture in all Its branches and we are coming very near complying with that In these ex- hibitions. The charter, constitution and by- laws should be printed with the pro- ceedings every year, and It would be well to print therewith proposed amendments to the constitution and by-laws. CONVENTIONS AND TRADE EXHIBITS. It has been my experience that Im- mediately after the selection of a city for the convention the coming year, inquiries are Instituted as to what part of the expense the society will have to assume, and I think that a by-law should be passed that would cover this matter in a general way. The ofiicers of our society awakened to the fact a few years ago that our membership was not developing In pro- portion to the expense which we In- curred, and about the same time we also discovered that one of our largest assets, the trade exhibition, was being used as a big joy fund, and in several Instances there was enough left, although we all had participated in considerable joy, to fatten the treasury of the local organi- zation. The necessity of stringent rules for the proper conducting, the charg- ing and rating and the responsibility was apparent, and the rules to manage and maintain that part of conventions were adopted, and the results of that action are just beginning to be felt. By referring to the report of the Roch- ester meeting it will be ■ found that over $1,500.00 was added to the treas- ury after paying all expenses. Thus, when we accept Invitations from cities that as an inducement give us conces- sions such as hall rent, etc. free. It Is of great assistance. This beautiful building has been granted to us by the Baltimore brethren on behalf of the business men of the city on those con- ditions. Then the three principal things for us to consider In the selec- tion of the next place of meeting are : the offering of the hall, the advantage 184 The American Florist. Aug ^9 to our trade exhibitors and the oppor- tunity for increase in membership. The society has no financial induce- ments to offer any city soliciting the convention. It long has asked that lav- ish entertainment be done away with, as there is always one enjoyment, greater than any other, that of meeting your fellow in trade and exchang- ing ideas. The amount of business we have to do sometimes suffers by the entertainments. I can see the day not far distant when the fourth day on the programme will have to be devoted to business sessions. Very often debates and discussions on sub- jects important to everyone are short- ened for lack of time, and several of our important committees have com- plained, that after a large amount of work and the preparation of a lengthy report, that the matter is hastily rushed through and much that might be gained by discussions is lost. I do not wish to be understood as against all entertainment. There never need be any fear of that! The danger, if any, lies in each city trying to outdo the other. CONVENTION SHOWS. At the convention in Cincinnati two years ago a resolution was adopted to hold a cut flower and plant exhibition in connection with the trade exhibi- tion. This was attempted at Roches- ter last summer by the Rochester flo- rists who. with the aid of exhibits by trades people, made a creditable show- ing. I am pleased to note that the members of the American Gladiolus Society are with us as a body, and It is just such exhibits as this that will make the exhibitions possible. The Board of Directors has proposed as one way to promote the plant and flower exhibition at the convention, to allow the local people at certain times to admit the public at a reasonable ad- mission, the money thus obtained to help defray the expense of music, dec- orations, etc. Rules 1 and 2, as adopted by the Executive Board, should I think be added to our Constitution and By- laws and are as follows : 1. The society shall control all the features of the trade exhibition. 2. There shall be appointed annu- ally at the winter meeting of the Ex- ecutive Board a superintendent of ex- hibits and an advisory committee of three. Said superintendent shall have general charge of all details of the annual exhibition. He shall receive all applications for space and as- sign the same in the order in which they are received by him. He shall furnish the society, through the secre- tary thereof, a list of the exhibitors and exhibits by 1 :00 p. m. on the day of opening the convention. He shall also furnish the secretary with a list of novelties and new devices submit- ted for awards, said list to be for the use of the judges. He shall make no expenditure ex- ceeding $10 in amount without the consent of the advisory committee. He shall keep full detailed records of re- ceipts and expenditures and other WILLIAM F. KASTING. Treasurer-Elect Society of .'American Florists. matters of importance relating to the exhibition. Immediately after the close of the convention he shall make a complete report, which, after having been audited and approved by the ad- visory committee, shall be forwarded with the records of the exhibition to the secretary. All money collected by him shall be forwarded from time to time, without undue delay, to the sec- retary. All bills incurred shall be en- dorsed by him and submitted to the advisory committee for approval, after which they shall be sent to the secre- tary for payment by the treasurer of the society. The advisory committee shall act as an advisory and audit board, subject to instructions of the Executive Board, and in case of disagreement between them and the superintendent their de- cision shall be final except it be re- viewed by the Executive Board. My reason for this is that it has taken years of work to bring this fea- ture up to Its present standard and a matter in which the revenue involved is so large in comparison with the total amount of dues received, should be under the control of the society proper. The details should be left as they now are, in the control of the Board, as minor changes are very often necessary. MEMBERSHIP. This is one of the great problems that confronts us, and in proportion to the growth of all branches of our business. It suffers by comparison. Reasons and theories have been ad- vanced but when the benefits derived are considered it seems incredible. True, we are slowly and steadily grow- ing. Our secretary's report will show that we made a fine gain during the national show at Boston, and the re- sults of recent efforts with which you are familiar through the literature re- ceived will also be given you, but when our tariff and legislation com- mittees go before bodies of whom we are asking our rights, they immedi- ately want to know who we are, and whom we represent, and our member- -ship of only eleven hundred does not signify that we are as strong as we should be to obtain proper recognition. By carefully examining the secretary's reports we find that our gains In mem- bership are almost entirely at conven- tions or national flower shows and In some cities where we had reason to ex- pect the largest increase we were disap- pointed, and for the reason, we have discovered, that the open hand of hos- pitality was so far reaching. The craft in general has been invited, regardless of their being attached to any organi- zation. Just so long as they were flo- rists they were feted and treated, and went away happy but forgot the mag- nitude of hospitality offered them through the members of the society and the society itself. We have been so liberal that we thought it would be terrible If, when a florist came to the outer doors of the tabernacle and asked for admission, we would ask him If he was a member, but does not the work of you gentlemen for the past 26 years in their interests demand support? Aye, and so for several years past we have asked that in consideration for his membership we shall pin upon his bosom the highest token of honor, the leaf and emblem of our national or- ganization, which grants the right to our festive occasions and business igii. The American Florist. 186 meetings. Not to be severe with those that are paying for space in our trade exhibitions we have granted them the privilege, by personal recognition, of bringing into the building our broth- ers in the trade, and we have always hoped and trusted that before they retired they would join in our ranks — this has helped us gain some members and it will continue to do so just as long as we adhere to this policy. A natural increase in membership also comes from the convention being held in new localities where the so- ciety has not held its meetings for several years, and in the selection of the place for the next meeting, this should be given due consideration. THE ELECTIONS. I am now going to voice the senti- ments expressed by several of my predecessors and say that the presi- dent of our society ought to have had experience on the Executive Board to malfe him better fitted for the office. I am also in favor of the election of the Board of Directors by the society. I think that the selection of the men to perform the important work of the Board would be better left to the dis- cretion of a number of men rather than to the several presidents. On the contrary with the offices of secretary and treasurer, their work has to be scrutinized by the Board, who also are the instigators of a large propor- tion of their work. If perchance the offices were not satisfactorily filled, and satisfactorily means judiciously, promptly, correctly and obediently, there is no immediate redemption. Their official capacity is better known to the Board to whom are entrusted the welfare of the society and the greater proportion of our serious ques- tions, therefore why not this? TEADE EXHIBITS AND OrFICERS. In conducting the trade exhibit it has been the custom to hire a superin- tendent and as a recompense allow him 10 per cent of the gross amount derived from the rentals of space, which for several years past have amounted to from $225.00 to .$250.00, and on several occasions an additional $50.00 has been allowed as expense out- side of the ordinary requirements. There have always been a number of other items such as stenographer, bookkeeper and miscellaneous ex- penses, which approximately, from the reports of the last several years, amount to between $-100.00 and $600.00. Each year the office accounts and records are kept differently and I know of no time when any of the inci- dentals connected with this office were ever used for another year, which all means some outlay. Now we are all very nearly agreed that the secre- tary's salary is hardly enough to rec- ompense a man such as is nece.ssary to properly perform the important duties connected with this office for his entire time. Our membership is not In- creasing rapidly enough to increase this salary. Now then the same con- ditions exist concerning the office of superintendent of trade exhibits. We can not employ one for long enough a period at the amount usually earned, for he must have other employment at the same time and perhaps that some- thing else is his own business or his employer's; therefore, we have two Im- portant positions partially, when we could have them wholly filled, at a * reasonable increase. Now, why not combine the duties of the two; they both are clerical in their way, and both at a certain time need the undivided attention of one man? The duties of the superintend- ent of trade exhibit are mostly corre- spondence, except for a short period before the exhibition and then the sec- retary should be giving Kls undivided time for the good of our organization and should be in the city where the convention is to be held, assisting, as a paid official, the many willing volun- teers who are giving their time, with- out recompense, toward preparing for the grand welcomes that have greeted us in the past and in this city at this time. This is my solution of obtain- ing that for which we have been striv- ing, the undivided time of a secretary and superintendent of trade exhibits. It can easily be seen that both offi- ces can be combined and the duties be competently and judiciously per- formed. The secretary has all the ad- vantage of his office to secure new business, and the combining of the two offices does not entail any more expense than we have been under during the past two or three years, but it means better results. The amount of salary I have in view at the present time is $1,.500 per year and if the work increases as it should under proper supervision, our income will increase, and the time is not far distant when $2,000 a year should be our secretary's salary. He would be the proper man for secretary of the national flower shows, — his statistics and experience would make him the natural choice — his salary and the duties of his office ought to make his presence a necessity on such occa- sions. SEPARATE SECTION MEETINGS. The adoption of this suggestion of President Valentine was one of the good things that cannot be praised too highly, and is conducive to great good both to the different societies as well as to our own. Buildings such as this in which we are meeting are particu- larly adapted, with the different regi- mental rooms available. I have always been a believer in the necessity of these societies and of their being able to better carry out their specific work than can be done in our general meetings. They do not conflict, but assist, and every organization pertain* ing to horticulture, whether a Florists' Club, Horticultural Society, Gardeners' Association or any other specific in its character, formed to promote its own interests, and at the same time the interests of horticulture, should have the encouragement and support of our society. Perhaps some plan could be de- veloped whereby each one of these organizations, when they could show a certain number of their membership in our Society, would be entitled to a representation on our Board of Di- rectors. This would help make our Board representative of all interests and be an inducement for "them to get their members into the National or- ganization, thus materially increasing our membership. H. B. DORNER. Secretary Society of American Florists 186 The American Florist. Aug. /p, THE OUTLOOK. The last year has been one upon which we can look back with much satisfaction, for while business in a great many other lines has not been up to standard and a great feeling of unrest has prevailed among some of them, we, generally speaking, have no complaint and the outlook for a con- ciety has not made the progress that was really possible there are things that will help to make us more proud of our organization. THE ?."ATIO>AL FLOWEB SHOW, Perhaps the most important event of the year has been the National Flower Show. All who were there will agree that it was the finest flower GEORGE ASMUS. President Society of .'\nierican Florists. tinuance is most promising. There have been fears of over-production among the conservative, but this has not developed, and these fears must have passed away, judging froin the large number of buildings being erected or contracted for at present. Some of the building concerns say that this year promises to be the heaviest in their history. In conclusion I wish to state that I have refrained from touching on many subjects of importance to the Society, but they are in the hands of carefully selected committees, ^-hose familiarity with their work will give to you far better recommendations than I could, and their reports will be presented in due time at this convention. Secretary Dorner's Report. I have the pleasure of presenting, today, the secretary's report for the twenty-seventh annual convention of this, one of the finest national organi- zations in the country. It has been a pleasure to follow the work of the or- ganization for the year, While the so- show ever held in this country. Many of the exhibitions were beyond expecta- tion and all were worthy of the trip to see them, A full report will be given later by the committee through whose efforts such a show was mad© possible. CONDITION OF THE FINANCES, The finances of the society are grad- ually improving. The permanent or life membership fund has been in- creased since the last convention by the sum of $1,201,05, This amount was derived from the fees taken for life memberships and interests accruing during the year. The fund has now reached the sum of $9,700,15. Of this amount $7,500.00 is invested in the form of two loans secured by mort- gages on properties located at Fort Wayne, Indiana. These securities bear interest at five per cent. MEMBER.SniP. The membership has also been stead- ily increasing. At the end of 1909 the membership of the society was 995. At the end of 1910 this was raised to 1,073, with the prospects that it will be much increased during the present year. The paid-up membership up to August 10 is 1.05.5, or just 18 less than at the end of 1910. One hundred and seventy-flve of the members on last year's roll have as yet failed to pay their dues, but a number will do so be- fore the year is over. NEW MEMBERS. There have already been taken in 157 new members during the year. This is more than twice the number that were added up to the same date last year. At the suggestion of the president letters were sent out to all the members making an appeal for in- creased membership. The appeal was in the form of a request that each member make an attempt to secure at least one new member. The names of all members sending in applications are to be included in the printed re- port. Up to date, 19 of the numbered application blanks, which were sent out with the- letters, have been re- turned. The following members sent in one or more applications : E, A. Pierce, twelve; Morris Golden- son, three; S. Wallace. Tilton, One; Pe- ter Flanagan, one; R. Vincent. Jr., one; Wm. F. Kasting, three; R. A. Vincent, three; H. G. Berning, two; Joseph Traudt, one; L. S. Hendrickson, one; P. L. Larson, one; Robt. Halliday, ten; James D. Hooper, two; Geo. As- mus. one; John Miesem, one; Jos. Manda. three; T. P. Langhans, one; F. E. Brockman, one; Matt Thau, one; Florists' Telegraph Delivery, six. The following vice-presidents were also active and have sent in many new names : Connecticut — W. R. Pierson, four an- nuals. Iowa — Jas. S. Wilson, one annual. Massachusetts (East) — W. A. Hast- ings, fourteen annuals. Massachusetts (West) — G. H. Sin- clair, one annual. Missouri — Fred H. "Weber, six annu- als. Pennsylvania (East)— S. S. Skidel- sky. one annual. Rhode Island — L. J. Renter, two an- nuals. Wisconsin — J. E. Mathewson. two annuals. Alberta, Canada — A. M. Terrill, one annual. Few realize that by a little concerted effort on the part of the members, the membership can easily be doubled. It is to be hoped that the method sug- gested by President Asmus will be con- tinued from year to year and that thv members will make a greater effort to aid the society in this manner. LIFE MEMBERS. Of the new members added to our roll, five have come in as life members. In addition to these. 15 old members have also become life members, mak- ing a total of 20 for the current year. This novif gives the society 272 life members. TRANSPORTATION. As usual, application for rates were made of all the passenger associations. This was granted by the Trunk Line Association and refused by the remain- der. The Canadian, the South-eastern, the Western and the South-western Associations refused to grant rates owing to the small number attending from those districts. The Central As- sociation stated that it has ceased to grant rates unless an attendance of 1,000 be guaranteed. Owing to the re- duced fares in many of the states it is igii. Tun America J\r Fl oris t. 187 becoming more difBcult each year to secure rates. TRADE EXHIBITION. The trade exhibition of 1910 was by far the most successful exer held. Su- perintendent Vick and his associates at Rochester should be commended for the able manner in which the exhibi- tion was handled. The total receipts for the sale of space were $2,400.43. The total expenditures were .$944.52, leaving a net profit of $1,515.91. Sev- eral changes were made, this year, in the rules governing the exhibition, and it is to be hoped that they will do much to improve our exhibitions. It is hoped that the present exhibition will excel that of the past year as it did that of any previous year. ENTOMOLOGIST AND PATHOLOGIST. The attention of the members should be called to the excellent reports given last year by the entomologist and path- ologist and which are printed in the proceedings for 1910. Reports, such as these, can only be prepared by the ex- penditure of much Jabor and money. PLANT REGISTRATION. Thirty-two plants have been regis- tered during the past year. No. 440— October 6, 1910. Coleus, Fanny Ross, by J. W. Ross Company, Centralia, 111. No. 441— November 17, 1910. Chrys- anthemum, Smith's Advance. No. 442 — November 17, 1910 — Chrysanthemum, Unaka. No. 443— November 17. 1910. Chrysanthemum, Chrysolara. No. 444 — November 17, 1910, Chrysanthemum, Paper White. No. 445 — November 17, 1910, Chrysanthemum, Minta. No. 446 — November 17, 1910, Chrysanthemum, Morristown. No. 447 — November 17, 1910, Chrysanthemum, Oceanic. No. 448— November 17, 1910, Chrysanthe- mum, Glen Cove. No. 449 — November 17, 1910, Chrysanthemum, Lenox. No. 450 — November 17, 1910, Chrysanthe- mum. Tarrytown. No. 451 — November 17, 1910, Chrysanthemum, Poughkeep- sie. No. 452 — November 17, 1910, Chrys- anthemum, Madison. No. 453 — Novem- ber 17, 1910, Chrysanthemum, Dick Witterstaetter, all by Elmer D. Smith Co., Adrian, Mich. No. 454 — November 24, 1910, Canna, Olympic, by The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. No. 455 — December 8, 1910, Geranium, Panama. No. 456 — December 8. 1910, Geranium, White Cloud. No. 457 — De- cember 8, 1910, Geranium, Ruby. No. 458 — December 8, 1910, Geranium, Gen- eral Wooster. No. 459 — December 8, 1910, Geranium, Barnaby Rudge. No. 460— December 8, 1910, Geranium, Bright Eyes, all by F. H. De Witt, Wooster, Ohio. No. 461— January 19, 1911, Dwarf polyantha rose. Yellow Baby Rambler, by Jackson-Perkins Co., Newark. N. Y. No. 462— February 9, 1911, Geranium, Dr. E. M. Moore. No. 463 — February 9, 1911, Geranium, A. B. Lamberton, by Robt. Dukelou, Rochester, N. Y. No. 464— March 2, 1911, Rose, Killar- ney Queen. No. 465— March 2, 1911, Rose, Double White Killarney, by A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. No. 466— May 25, 1911, Rose, Ruby Queen. No. 467 — May 25, 1911, Rose, May Queen. No. 468— May 25. 1911, Rose, Pearl Queen. No. 469— May 25, 1911, Rose, Royal Cluster. No. 470 — May 25, 1911, Rose, Wilhelmina, all by the Conard & Jones Co., West Grove. Pa. No. 471 — August 3, 1911, Begonia, Betty Anderson, by S. A. Anderson, Buffalo, N. Y. NECROLOGY. Since the last report the following members have died : September 19, 1910— George Wittbold. August Poehlmann, Vice-President-ElectSocii-tyot .'\mcrican Florist's. December 19, 1910 — Anthony Wie- gand. March 18, 1911 — George Lorenz. April 30, 1911— George Engel. May IS, 1911— Lloyd G. Blick. May 24, 1911— Lemuel Ball. May 21, 1911 — Frederick Mathison. G. O. Brown. Chairman Press Committee Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Baltimore. MEDALS AND OTHER AWARDS. The following medals have been awarded during the year : Silver Medal — Patten & Co., for carnation Genevieve, offered through the Amer- ican Carnation Society at their annual exhibition held at Boston, March, 1911. Bronze Medal— Patten & Co., for carna- tion Mrs. C. W. Barron, offered through the American Carnation Society at their annual exhibition held at Boston. March, 1911. Silver Medal— Lager & Hurrell, for Cypripedium insigne Var. Hurrellianum, offered through the Hor- ticultural Society of New York at their exhibition, November. 1910. Silver Medal— F. R. Pierson Co., for Nephro- lepis viridissima, offered through the Horticultural Society of New York at their exhibition, November, 1910. Sil- ver Medal— F. R. Pierson Co., for a new form of Nephrolepis superbissima, of- fered through the Horticultural Society of New York at their exhibtiion, No- vember, 1910. The medals and certifi- cates awarded at Boston at the Na- tional Flower Show will be included in the report of the National Flower Show committee. TRADE PRESS. The members of the trade press con- tinue to give the society their cordial support. They have always been ready to print all notices and items sent to them by the secretary. The thanks of the- society is also due them for the complimentary copies of their publica- tions sent for the use of the secretary. SECRETARYSHIP. Before closing this report a word or two should be said regarding the secre- tary's office. The work of the office is getting heavier each year and has now reached the point ■ where the entire time of the secretary should be devoted to the interests of the society. Expe- rience of the past two years has shown that the work cannot be efficiently done by anyone who has other duties to perform. Where such is the case it is the society's and not the man's business that suffers. The secretary should work to secure increased mem- bership and that takes time. He should be able to give assistance to the vari- ous committees so that they will be able to carry on their work without such sacrifice o"f time and money as is now necessary to accomplish anything. More could be accomplished in this way. Why should we insist upon hold- ing to the methods used in the society 25 years ago any more than we should insist upon using the methods employed by the gardeners of that period when those methods do not suit our present- day conditions? Any member who has the interests of the society at heart must see the necessity of a change. Many other duties that are neglected at the present time could be given the necessary attention. In closing I wish to thank the mem- bers of the society for all their kind consideration and help given to the secretary during the past two years. Treasurer Kasting's Report. The following figures are from the report presented by Treasurer William F. Kasting at the meeting : GENERAL FtlND. The balance on hand January 1, 1911, $6,327.81; the receipts to August 10 were $3,437.60. The disbursements were $2,348.85, leaving a balance of $7,406.- 56, which is invested in various banks specifically stated in the report. PERMANENT FUND. The receipts to the permanent fund to August 10 were $936.43, making a balance of $9,956.82 and a grand total of the two funds of $17,363.38. 3.88 The American Florist. Aug. jg, Wednesday's Proceedings. The ■Wednesday morning session was called to order by President Asmus, the first order of business being the report of the committee on tariff and legisla- tion, by John G. Esler, chairman. This was followed by the papers on reciproc- ity with Canada, P. Welch, from the American standpoint, and E. I. Mep- sted from the Canadian standpoint, the latter paper in the absence of the au- thor being read by G. A. Robinson. Mr. Robinson explained that Mr. Mep- sted on account of his arduous labors in connection with the Ottawa conven- tion was physically unfitted to take the journey here, which he greatly re- gretted. The papers were discussed by Ben- jamin Hammond. F. R. Pierson, J. G. Esler, and W. N. Rudd, the general tone of the discussion being optimistic and bright anticipations were expressed as to the future inter-relations between the two sister countries. On motion of F. R. Pierson, seconded by Joseph Hea- cock, the sense of the convention was expressed that the best interests of horticulture in this country would be subserved by reciprocal relations with Canada, and the committee on tariff and legislation was instructed to use its strongest efforts to bring this about. J. Otto Thilow suggested that the com- mittee adopt the shortest way to bring about so desirable a result. Mr. Rudd thought the matter of details of the work might safely be left to the com- mittee. In the course of the discussion Mr. Pierson spoke ver.v strongly against any provision being inserted in the bill that would propose government inspec- tion of each of the items In a large im- portation of nurserymen or florists* stocks as the same would be imprac- ticable and if attempted would only operate to prohibit importations en- tirely. The committee was on motion of F. R. Pierson given full power to act in the matter. Spring Meeting's. On the general subject of the advisa- bility of spring meetings rather than the present plan of meeting in the sum- mer, the discussion was opened by W. P. Kasting. and a full and frank ex- pression asked for by the chair. Mr. Kasting urged that the spring meeting was desirable on all grounds of econ- omy and of closer affiliation between the different sub-societies, as the Amer- ican Carnation Society, American Glad- iolus Society, American Rose Society and National Sweet Pea Society, etc. He spoke in glowing terms of the suc- cess of the National Flower Show at Boston, its large and representative at- tendance, and the evidence it presented that a large attendance could easily be had at a March meeting. He had con- versed with different salesmen, also, and they unanimously expressed them- selves as favoring the colder season of the year on all accounts. They report- ed that they had had more sales at Bos- ton in March at these National flower shows than here at Baltimore. He sug- gested six or eight weeks before Easter as a good time to hold the annual meet- ings. Carnation planting is not like it used to be and the former reasons that made the carnation men vote for the summer date do not now apply. The records show an attendance at Boston of 694 florists exclusive of the local peo- ple. So far as the ladies were con- cerned, social pleasures could be found in abundance appropriate to the indoor winter season, and hot weather is too warm for dancing anyway. The ladies' entertainment would be well taken care of under the proposed change of date to March. The S. A. F. has now grown to be peculiarly a trade organization, and in selecting the time for annual conven- tions consideration must be first given to the business features of the matter exclusive of all others. In cold weather everybody feels more like buying and looking at the displays. In the summer they are not yet ready to place their or- ders for the fall and they will wait un- til the salesman comes around to see them. W. N. Rudd spoke strongly on the advisability of consolidating all meet- ings and reducing the cost in time and money of attendance to its lowest min- imum thereby. He heartily endorsed every word that Mr. Kasting had said in advocacy of the March date. Wal- lace R. Pierson of Cromwell, Conn., said he thoroughly believed in a joint con- vention where all the sub-organizations would come together at one time of the year. He also urged that March was a better time to get together an attrac- tive exhibit of flowers which he valued as much if not more than the trade exhibit, although he did not mean to disparage the latter. He was a mem- ber of the executive committee of the American Rose Society and so long as he occupied that position his voice would always be raised for a joint meeting. E. G. Hill of Richmond, Ind., said he had advocated in season and out of season a union of the various societies and the holding of a joint exhibition. Some of his friends in the Carnation Society had accused him of being in favor of anything new simply because it was an innovation, and he had re- plied that he was always in favor of innovation when it was an innovation the members but the rose growers as well. Mr. Kasting asked leave to again take the floor to urge a point that he had overlooked, namely, the great benefit that would accrue to the locali- ties where the exhibitions were held in educating and stimulating interest of the general public in matters horticul- tural. If it was impossible to hold a national flower show every year, local exhibitions could be held in conjunc- tion with the conventions of the S. A. F., which would greatly benefit the lo- calities where held. These would fill in the space between the biennial or tri- ennial national flower shows. A. Faren- wald, president of the American Rose Society, said that in harmony there is strength and pleaded that harmony would be subserved and obtained by combining all interests in the closest affiliation possible. He recommended March or the latter part of February as avoiding the uncomfortable heat of summer meetings. He believed that it was not possible to handle a national flower show every year, but an exhibit of roses and carnations at a suitable time of year as in March would be a great Incentive for attendance even without the bulbous plants. He urged all to vote for March. Mr. Fulmer opposed the March dat- ing on the ground that this was the busy season and many of the smaller florists could not get off at that time. In March they were earning the coin with which to take their enjoyment at the conventions in the summer. The winter meeting plan was not a new one but had been brought up before and voted down, and he predicted would be voted down again. Mr. Kasting thought, in reply to the arguments of Mr. Fulmer, that there was no season of the year when florists were not busy MAIN ENTRANCE TO R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS' GREENHOUSES AND PACKING SHED backed by good sense. Some of the carnation men contended that March was too late in the season to exhibit new varieties, but he thought there was nothing in this contention at all. He hoped to see annually in March a great convention and flower show. The florists of the country want to see the new productions and the annual meet- ings after they have been held in March a few times will so commend themselves that no one will ever be willing to go back to the old time method pf summer meetings. The March meeting will not only benefit all and in summer might be cleaning their benches that they might earn still more shekels in March by being bet- ter ready with their products. Mr. Fulmer thought they were not trans- acting much business in August and could get away better then. Mr. Kast- ing contended that the matter of a spring meeting had not been formerly voted down so overwhelmingly, and the results of the postal card canvass showed that many were apparently in- different because they had not voted at all, and of the "two-thirds who had y voted on the postals the vote was tgii. The American Florist. 189 about evenly divided. Wallace R. Pier- son thouglit that the man who attend- ed a March meeting would be in a po- sition to profit as to what ho would need the following Raster because his deficiencies, if any, would be then fresh in his mind. Mr. Hill told of the success that had attended spring meetings in England and Prance in conjunction with exhibitions. He thought that the national meetings should be made so interesting that no wide awake progressive fioiist could afford to absent himself from the an- nual meetings or let it he known that he had not attended them. Mr. Rudd called attention to the fact that the matter last year of changing the by-laws so as to permit of a March meeting was laid on the table and he moved that it be now taken from the table. John Westcott reminded the convention that some few years ago when the convention met in Philadel- phia he then offered a suggestion that a mid-Lent meeting be held so that a show could be had that would be worth seeing. The interests of the store men, who come in contact with fifty people to one that the grower meets, should be consulted. The store men go to the conventions to see something and they do not want to be disappointed. Sid- ney Wertheimer, representing the salesmen, spoke strongly in favor of the change of date to spring. He said the poor salesmen were compelled to sit and swelter in hot convention ex- hibit rooms in summer and he hoped they would be taken pity on and assist- ed to have the meeting at a time of the year when it was not so hot and uncomfortable. He thought that the general public would be more interest- ed also in the exhibition held in March. The consuming public would be edu- cated and benefited by being given an opportunity to see a better show than could be held in the summer time. On motion of Mr. Rudd it was or- dered that there be inserted in the printed election ballots to be used on Thursday a blank for vote on the ques- tion of changing the by-laws so as to permit of changing the date of the an- nual meetings. Next Year's Meeting Place. The next business before the con- vention was selection of place of next annual meeting. Secretary Dorner read an invitation from the Chicago Florists' Club, A. T. Pyfer, secretary, to hold the 1912 convention in the city of Chicago. H. E. Philpott, president of the Chicago Florists' Club, person- ally presented a like invitation and warmly emphasized it. August R. Baumer presented an in- vitation from Louisville and in support of it letters from Hon. Augustus E. Willson, governor of Kentucky: Hon. John H. Buschemeyer, acting mayor of Louisville; John J. Telford, secretary and treasurer of the Louisville Mer- chants and Manufacturers' Associa- tion; George L. Danforth, president Louisville Board of Trade; Thos. C. Timberlake, president Louisville Com- mercial Club, and F. W. Keisker, pres- ident Louisville Convention and Pub- licity League. J. C. Vaughan, representing the Chi- cago Association of Commerce, supple- mented the invitation of the Chicago I Florists' Club, giving many cogent rea- sons for the choice of Chicago as the 1912 convention city. He reminded the convention that it is some twenty- five years since the S. A. F. met in the * great central west. He had himself, on two different prior occasions, done his part in extending an invitation to come to Chicago, but good and suf- ficient considerations had prevented its acceptance then, and now was the opportune time to finally accept the invitation which was most cordially tendered. He predicted that if accept- ed, the results would show a largely Increased membership and that the figure of 1,500 members or more would be probably reached. He promised them great things in the iJoral line to for president J. K. M. L. Farquhar, of Roston, Mass. Mr. Totty seconded the nomination of Mr. Farquhar. Ed. Reineman seconded the nomination of Mr. Vincent. Mr. Rudd proposed that the selection of vice presidents be made conti/igent on the selection of conven- tion city, the candidate hailing from the successful city to be considered the choice of the meeting: to this W. R. Pierson objected, on the ground that personal considerations should not hamper the choice of convention city PLANTI BEDDING AT R. VINCENT. JR. & SONS CO., WHITE MARSH, MD. see. at Chicago and concluded by assur- ing the convention that it held a warm place in the hearts of all the Chicago brethren, all of whom would unite in extending a hearty welcome. Past President W. R. Smith sug- gested as a possible compromise that the spring flower show be held in Chi- cago and the annual meeting at Louis- ville. R. W. Brown of Louisville made an eloquent speech full of southern imagery and glowing appeals to the consciences and palates of his hearers. As the convention listened they seemed to hear a dozen little niggers coming up the aisle with fragrant juleps tink- ling in ice and singing sonatas in the hearts of all, and had the vote been taken at the conclusion of Mr. Brown's speech there is no telling but the price of mint would have gone up, but by the time that it had been reduced to cold paper ballots the result was a tie vote and further balloting was post- poned until the afternoon session, when upon a. vote that was carefully taken, each ballot being checked as to the voter's standing against the books of the secretary, the tellers, Harry A. Bunyard, C. C. Pollworth and August B. Baumer, reported the following : To- tal votes cast, 247; Louisville, 102; Chicago, 145. Mr. Brown moved that the vote be made unanimous, which was carried. Nomination of Officers. Under the head of election of officers, Robert L. Graham nominated for presi- dent Richard Vincent, Jr., of White Marsh, Md.; Robert Craig nominated and moved that nominations for vice president be deferred until after the election of convention city should be announced, which motion was carried. For secretary William J. Stewart nom- inated John Young of New York. Mr. Rudd seconded the nomination. J. Otto Thilow nominated for secretary, David Rust, of Philadelphia. Mr. Currie sec- onded the nomination. W. F. Sheridan seconded the nomination of Mr. Y'oung. This closed the nominations for secre- tarv. P. Welch nominated for treas- urer Wm. F. Kasting, of Buffalo. On motion of A. T. Pyfer seconded by J. Otto Thilow, nominations for treasurer closed. The morning session adjourned at this time and the result of the ballot for convention city and taking of the second ballot as before stated took place at the opening of the afternoon session, after which President Asmus named as tellers for tomorrow's elec- tion of officers P. Welch, Walter F. Sheridan and Robert L. Graham. Secretary Dorner read a communica- tion from Daniel MacRorie of Cali- fornia, announcing the forwarding of a check enclosed for dues of twenty-two ( 22 ) new members, all prominent flor- i.sts. The letter was received with ap- plause. William Duckman, of Mad- ison, N.J., then read his paper on "The Private 'Gardener." Nominations for vice president were as follows: By H. B. Howard, Harry E. Philpott, of Chicago; by W. N. Rudd, August Poehlmann. E. G. Hill sec- onded the nomination of Mr. Philpot, and F. H. Traendly that of Mr. Poehl- mann, after which nominations closed. 190 The American Florist. A up: '9. National Flower Show. F. R. Pierson read the report of the National Flower Show committee, wliich was listened to with marlved at- tention and accorded generous ap- plause. On motion of Mr. Rudd a ris- ing and unanimous vote of thanks was returned to Mr. Pierson and the gen- tlemen who had managed the National Flower Show and their report accepted. On motion of Mr. Craig, seconded bf Mr. May, all monies derived from the National Flower Show and unexpend- ed were added to the permanent fund of the S. A. F. On motion of Mr. Meinhardt. the report was ordered in- cluded in the annual report of S. A. F. proceedings together with a roster of all who should be mentioned, Mr. Rudd suggesting that this include names of all committees, etc.. that proper credit might be given to all who had par- ticipated in the great work. REPORT OF COMMITTEE. The second National Flower Show opened its doors to the public in Mechanics Building. Boston, Marcli 25, 1911, continuing imtil Sunday, April 21. The formal opening took place on the evening of March 25. on which oc- casion we were honored by the pres- ence of Governor Foss of Massachu- setts, Mayor Fitzgerald of Boston, Congressman Samuel McCall, and oth- ers, who addressed the large and dis- tinguished audience gathered in Paul Revere hall, contributing greatly to the interest and eclat of the opening of the exhibition. The weather was unseasonably cold at the time of the opening, but in spite of this draw- back, I think I can modestlj' say that no previous exhibition ever held in this country approached this one in its scope and magnificence. The large at- tendance of the trade from all over the coimtry, at a busy season of the year, and especially the large local at- tendance, was most gratifying. You are all aware of the success of this show from a horticultural stand- point, and I am sure you will be pleas- ed to know that it was not only a horticultural success, but a financial success as well. The number of paid admissions— 38.015 — amounted to .$18,- 1182.00. At tile first national flower show the number of paid admissions was 29,790. amounting to .$17,791.00. This by way of comparison; although at the first show 75 cents was charged for admission, while at Boston 50 cents was considered the highest fee it was practicable to charge, on account of the fact that the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society had been in the habit of giving exceedingly fine shows prac- tically free. The amount distributed for cash prizes was .$8,013.10; at Chi- cago, $5,447.00 was paid out for pre- miums. The total receipts, including the amount received from the guaran- tors, w-as $39,027.87. from which amount, after deducting all expenses and refunding to the guarantors the amount paid liy them, there was left a gross profit of .$3,G55.4C. We were most fortunate in securing the services of Chester I. Campbell as manager, who, because of his experi- ence in carrying on large exhibitions, particularly in Boston, was ablS to ef- fect many economies which otherwise would have been impossible, and who was a great aid to the efficient work of the committee. Mr. Campbell, ac- cording to the arrangement made with him, was to receive, in lieu of salary and office expenses in the preliminary work of organization, securing the trade exhibits, etc., a percentage from the rental of the floor space, and, in addition, one-third of the gross profits, if any. In view of the uncertainty as to whether this show could be made a financial success, this was considered a very safe, conservative, and advan- tageous arrangement, as it obviated incurring any large fixed charges, and practically made Mr. Campbell a part- ner in the enterprise. After paying Mr. Campbell one-third of the gross profits, according to the agreement, and returning to the guarantors a ten per cent dividend — same as was re- turned at the first show — there was a net profit of $1,450.97 remaining for the Society of American Florists. The preliminary work of organiza- tion was mapped out by ropresenta- P. >\elch, Essiyist. fives from the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society, the Gardeners' and Florists' Club, and the two Boston cut flower markets, in connection with the National Flower Show committee. After the preliminary work of organiza- tion was in hand — on account of the immense amount of work involved in the work preparatory to so large an undertaking, and the fact that the members of the National Flower Show committee were so widely separated, it was deemed wise to entrust the detail work to a small local executive com- mittee. Accordingly, such committee was appointed, styled the board of control, consisting of John K. M. L. Farquhar. Thomas Roland, Patrick Welsh and E. Allan Peirce, with my- self_ as chairman. No one who has not had experience can realize the amount of work neces- sary to execute an undertaking of this magnitude; and I take this occasion to express my appreciation of the splendid services rendered by the gentlemen named, to whom, because of their indefatigable labor in connection with the show, from the very begin- ning to the end, no little credit is due for the success of the exhibition. I shall long remember my pleasant asso- ciation with them in carrying on the work, which was absolutely harmonious throughout. I wish also to state that the services of the board of control and of the National Flower Show com- mittee were given entirely gratuitous- ly. No one received any remuneration in the way of salary, and each one paid his own traveling expenses, hotel bills, and all other expenses. One of the most pleasing features of the show was the hearty co-operation of the various horticultural societies: and it w-as largely due to their co- operation that the show was tlie suc- cess that it proved to be. We had the united support of the American Carna- tion Society, the American Rose So- ciety, the National Sweet Pea Society, the National Gladiolus Society, the Na- tional Association of Gardeners, the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, the Massachusetts State Board of Ag- riculture, the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston, and other allied hor- ticultural interests in the vicinity of Boston. In preparing the premium lists, the Carnation Society, the Rose Society, the Sweet Pea Society, and the Na- tional Association of Gardeners were asked to prepare their own schedules. The care and thought with which these — as well as the general schedule — were prepared, is best evidenced by the fact that over eighty per cent of the premiums offered were won. This gave each society control practically over its own particular interest, and tended to harmony and good-fellow- ship. It was the carrying out to a logical sequence the idea of home rule. It proved in a practical, logical way that it is not impossible to have all the auxiliary societies united in one har- monious whole; and I think that the getting together of the different so- cieties in making one grand show has ilemonstrated the fact that in horti- cultural, as well as other matters, "In union there is strength." Undoubtedly, it is impracticable to repeat these flower shows annually. A work of this magnitude involves so much labor and expense that a na- tional flower show should probably be held not oftener than once in three years, and in different parts of the country, alternating between eastern and western cities. There is no doubt but the educational benefits derived from these shows are great. The at- tendance at Chicago and at Boston proves that the public is interested in horticulture. Our summer conventions do not meet this need; they are more particularly intended to carry on the work jot the society and to promote its social and immediate business inter- ests; whereas, a national flower show, held in the spring, and once in about every three years, can be made of par- ticular interest to the general public and a great educational factor in horti- culture. I am glad that the success of this second National Flower Show has demonstrated to the American Rose Society and the American Carnation Society the advantages to be derived from a combined exhibition. The suc- cess of the Boston spring show has re- sulted in the rose and carnation so- cieties getting together to hold their next annual show in Detroit, and we hope that this work so well begun will be carried forward along these lines, as we believe it is a move in the right direction. A very pleasing feature of the exhi- bition— I must not omit to mention — was the presence of our English friends, who made it a point to time their visit at the time of the flower show, contributing much to the pleas- ure of the occasion. il '9ir- The American Florist. 191 WILDFLOWER EXCURSION OF THE COLORADO MIDLAND RAILWAY. JULY 20, 1911. August Lanco. ol Chicatro a Mf-nibt-r ol tlio Party. We wish to acknowledge our in- debtedness to tlie Gardeners' and Flor- ists' Club and to the ladies of Boston for the cordiality of the hospitality ex- tended by them. The trade exhibit was exceedingly large and compre- hensive, and added no small part to the success of the general result, and the committee believes that those rep- resented found themselves amply re- paid for the expense and labor in- volved. In addition to the cash prizes awarded, there was a large number of silver cups donated by many generous friends also a number of S. A. P. medals and certificates of merit. Besides these the Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety, through its own committee, awarded numerous gold and silver medals in recognition of superior cul- ture and merit: and we wish to express to this society our appreciation of its liberality in this matter. A summary of the report of the treasurer, E. Allan Peirce, follows : < TRE.iSUEER'S REPORT. Guarantors' fund '. -S 0,800.011 Paid admissions. 38.915 ls,'.iS2.iiO Space and programmes s.i;i.'4.r,."i From other organizations 1,526.25 Interest 34.97 Disbursements. Returned guaran- tors' fund $ 9,860.00 Mechanics building rental 5,835.39 Commis s i o n on space 2,267.92 Expenses 9,396.00 Prizes awarded.... 8,013.10 .$39,027.87 $35,372.41 Gross profit $ 3,655.40 Division of Profits. C. I. Campbell $1,218.49 G u a r a ntors' 10% dividend 986.00 S. A. F. net profit. 1,450.97 .$ 3,655.46 P. R. PIERSON. Chairman. In the absence of Mr. S. A. Forbes, S. A. F. entomologist, his report was read by Mr. D. K. MacMillan of Ur- bana. 111. The report was received and ordered made a part of the proceed- ings. The convention now adjourned ' to 11 a. m.. Thursday. Aug. 17. Reciprocity Witb Canada. FROM THE AMERICAN STANDPOINT. Paper i-pad before the Societ.v off Aiuorican Florists Jit Baltimore, August IC, 1011, b.v Patrick Welch of Boston. You will observe, when reading the programme of the convention for this day, that E. I. Mepstead, of Ottawa, is to 'talk on reciprocity from the Can- adian standpoint, and that I am to submit some remarks from the Ameri- can standpoint. I am free to say that I have no autliority from any number of horticulturists in this country to appear before this convention and give my views on this question and have them set forth as American principles and policies. What I may have to say iin this subject is giving expression to my own personal views and is to be taken as such, until given full sanction by a vote of the convention. I will take only a few minutes of your time, while I refer to a question of importance to this society, as to whether all horticultural products of the United States be adinitted into Canada free of duty when imported from the United States, and, reciprocal- ly the growth and horticultural pro- ducts of Canada be admitted to this country free of duty when imported from Canada. This cannot be brought about excent by the aid and support of the Canadian florists on one side and the Society of American Florists on the other. ■ When the commissioners appointed by the United States and Canadian governments met in the city of Wash- ington last winter I wrote John G. Esler. chairman of legislative commit- tee, as follows : "At present a com- mission appointed jointly by the Can- adian and United States governments is in session at Washington, D. C, having under consideration the ques- tion of reciprocity. It seems to m« that it would be a benefit to the growers of flowers to have the Canad- ian duty on cut flowers imported from the United States removed. This Is especially true as to New England be- cause of its proximity to Quebec and the Lower Provinces where there are no large establishments devoted to the growing of cut flowers. Climatic con- ditions are against them, and. there- fore, no special benefit can be obtained by maintaining a tariff of 20 per cent on imports." Mr. Esler, in replying to the same, stated that there was a diversity of opinions among the members of the committee, as to the advisability of making any effort at that time to include horticultural products in the reciprocity list. I am in favor of absolute free trade on all horticultural products between this country and Canada. I am strengthened in this view by the friend- ly relations that now exist, and have existed for several years, between members of our society and those of the Canadian Horticultural Associa- tion. We ought not to overlook the fact that the proximity of the two people of the same language, customs, habits and needs, having similar re- sources, and equal abilities for normal advancement would make them to sup- plement each other, in the same man- ner as growers in the different states of the Union. No valid reason can be given why any citizen, whether Ameri- can or Canadian, engaged either in the wholesale or retail cut flower business, should be compelled to order goods to come from a distance of five hundred miles or over simply to patronize home products, from a spirit of patriotism, when similar goods can be obtained across the border much nearer home. The perishable nature of flowers and plants would be a strong reason why they should be secured as near the source of production as possible, there- by saving expense of freight and ex- press charges, and avoiding injury to Hoods while in transit, and other dangers which must be carefully guarded against if such transactions are to he profitable. One other reason why it would be good policy to abolish all duties. Any business man having experience in shipping goods into the I'nited .States from Canada or from the United States into Canada realizes the many difficulties to surmount and obstacles to conquer to avoid the de- lays incidental to custom regulations imposed by both governments. It must lie clear to the mind of any man who may examine into the trade in cut Hiiwers between the United States and Canada covering a period of five years ending June 30, 1910, that we have 192 The American Florist. Aug. 12, very little to lose, by placing flowers on the free list, as the following table will show : Sold t(. Bought from Canadu Canada 1906 $ 3,496.00 $ 5,929.00 190T 2,550.00 5,128.00 1908 1,784.00 2,192.00 1909 3.568.00 3,721.00 iiio::.:; 8,856.oo 4.308.00 Total $20,244.00 $21,278.00 These figures show only a very small business done in cut flowers. It is to be remembered, however, that im- ports and exports of nursery stock, decorative plants, orchids, etc., are much larger. I believe there is a strong sentiment in this society in favor of closer rela- tions. We all ISBOW this sentiment is strong throughout the land, as proved by the vote of both houses of congress at the present session. The President of the United States, in a message to congress recently stated the following ; "We have reached a stage in our own development that calls for a statesmanlike and broad view of our future economic status and its re- quirements. Ought we not then to ar- range a commercial agreement with Canada, if we can, by which we shall have direct access to her supply of natural products without an obstruct- ing or prohibitory tariff?" Therefore, Mr. President, I am in favor of this question being submitted to the convention for their considera- tion, and after a reasonable time be- ing given to debate, would suggest that the matter be referred to the proper committee of the Society of American Florists, for them to prose- cute further negotiations with the Canadian florists so that the prohibi- tory tariff may be -"moved. I beueve It will not materially change the price of any article on our list, but, instead, will open the way for a larger and more profitable intercourse between the producers of plants and flowers in this country and their brethren in Canada. Tariff and Legislation. REPORT OF COMMITTEE. The attention of your committee was called to the importance of reciprocal exchange of floral products between the United States and Canada. An attempt on the part of your chairman to obtain the opinion of not only the committee, but of some of the per- sons who were likely to be vitally in- terested, brought out such a diversity of opinion that a recommendation was made to the executive committee of the S. A. F. to have the subject dis- cussed from both sides of the boun- dary line, at this convention. This was acted upon by the executive committee and it is the hope of the tariff and legislative committee that after Mr. Mepsted and Mr. Welch have given their views on the subject that the matter will be thoroughly discussed and your committee fully instructed by the S. A. F. as to future procedure in the matter. In order to intelligently view this subject we herewith give the American duty on floral imports, the Canadian duty and the concessions the Cana- dian Horticultural Association were willing to make last year. Your chairman made a suggestion to the Canadian Horticultural Associa- tion that they further discuss the sub- ject this year, and if possible notify us of a minimum rate th§.t they would be willing to accept. Mr. Mepsted, in his address, will no doubt furnish this in- formation upon this subject. Your committee would suggest that if both societies could agree upon the same rate, it would undoubtedly make it easier work for both committees to se- cure what was mutually desired. Am. Can. asked. Cut nowers 25% 17%% 17%% Cut smilax and aspar- agus Free 17%% 17%% Laurel roping, laurel branches, bay leaves, magnolia leaves and branches, g a 1 a x leaves, leucothoe sprays, wild smilax. long needle pines, palm crowns, cut boxwood, and all natural greens ....Free 20% Free Rose plants, outdoor or greenhouse grown 4cea. 20% 20% Carnation plants or cuttings 25% 20% 20% Geraniums, coleus, sal- via, petunias, helio- trope, fuchsias, Ver- non begonias and all soft wooded plants for bedding 25% 20% 20% Greenhouse plants known as stove plants 25% 20% 207o Carnations — New vari- eties of greenhouse plants and Roses, rooted cuttings or large plants of car- nations, roses, chrys- anthemums, gerani- ums, ferns, violets or any new variety of plant being sent out for the first time.. 25% Free B'ree Schedule A — Plants.. Palms, azaleas, and pot grown lilacs, rhododendrons, aspi- distras. Ficus Elas- tica. Ficus Pandu- rata, bay trees, box trees, aquatic plants, cacti, Dutch and French grown bulbs, caladium, tubrous begonias, etc 25% .... Free Fern.s, flower pots, etc. 25% 20% 207o Orchid plants, hardy perennials 25% 20% Free Insecticide for fumi- gating purposes. .. .25% 20% Free Liliuras of all kinds.. $5 M. Free Free per M. Lily of valley pips, tulips, narcissus, begonia and gloxinia bulbs $ 1.00 Astilbe, dielytra and lily of the val- ley clumps 2.50 Lily bulbs and calla bulbs 5.00 Peony, Iris Kampferi and Germanica carina, dahlia and amaryllis bulbs 10.00 Hyacinths 50 All other bulbs cultivated for their flowers or foliage 50 Another important subject is House Bill No. 8611 and Senate Bill No. 2870, both giving the Secretary of Agricul- ture large and possible dangerous dis- cretionary power over the importation of nursery stock and some kinds of floral products. The nurserymen ask our co-operation in their effort to have the bill amended so as to have the dis- cretionary power placed within reason- able bounds. Your committee again asks that you give this matter earnest, not slip-shod attention and that you give specific in- structions as to your wishes. A complaint concerning the dilatory delivery of cut flowers by the U. S. Express Co. has been taken up with the company. This complaint is brought about as the result of the re- cent strike and its solution has not progressed far enough to make a defi- nite report. The labor trust seems to be master of the situation. Your chairinan promises to carry it to its ultimate conclusion even if it leads to the Inter-State Commerce Commis- sion. Another complaint concerning the routing of goods was taken up with the express companies and an admis- sion that their oflicials were in error was secured. Directions wei-e given by the express company how to secure proper service in the future. Your committee would also suggest that any information concerning the cost of production, at home or abroad, of glass or any other product, enter- ing into the construction of greenhouse establishments, will be gladly accepted and filed for future use, whenever the time arrives to make the information effective. The opinion of your committee is di- vided as to the advisability of appear- ing before the Inter-State Commerce Commission against express compan- ies. Some contending that inasmuch as concessions have been made in fa- vor of flowering plants and generally satisfactory service rendered, that it would not be advisable to make our- selves too prominent in the matter. My 6wn opinion is that we should have the evidence to make a good case be- fore we carry a grievance to the com- mission, and that in all cases it might be well to first endeavor to rectify the matter complained of by application to the companies themselves. John G. Esleb, Chairman. STORE GIRLS AT OMAHA FLORISTS CLUB OUTING. JULY 27, 1911, igii. The American Florist. 193 Thursday's Proceedings. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The election of officers took place Thursday, August 17, and resulted as follows : For president : Richard Vincent Jr 215 J. K. M. L. Farquhar 170 For vice-president : August Poehlmann 228 H. E. Philpott 217 For secretary : John Young 228 David Rust 155 For treasurer : Wm. F. Kasting 355 The vote on the amendment permit- ting the changing of the date of the annual meeting was 161 in favor and 196 against. Committees on Resolutions. The committee on final resolutions submitted the following report : Your committee respectfully recom- mend the adoption of the following : Whereas, the twenty-seventh annual convention of the S. A. F. held in Bal- timore has proved in all ways a suc- cessful and satisfactory meeting, all promises and pledges by our Baltimore members having been carried out to the letter, so that we shall leave the Monu- mental City with the fondest recollec- tions of our sojourn here. Therefore, Be it Resolved, That we tender to the florists of Baltimore and its public-spirited citizens our warmest thanks for the many attentions shown us and hospitable treatment accorded. We also wish to especially mention by name the representatives of the local organization, viz., Robert L. Graham, president of the Gardeners' Club of Baltimore; N. F. Flitton, its secretary; and its various committees as repre- sented by their chairmen, as follows : Finance, William Feast; Entertain- ment, Robert Halliday; Reception, George Morrison; Souvenir programme, Phillip B. Welsh; Press. G. O. Brown; Sports, Isaac H. Moss; Transportation, J. J. Perry; Advertising. William J. Johnson; Hotels, F. C. Bauer; Badges, Jas. Hamilton; Decorating, J. L. Towner; Ladies' Reception, Mrs. Isaac H. Moss. We also tender our heartfelt thanks to State Attorney Williams, the repre- sentative of His Excellency. Governor Crothers of Maryland, and His Honor, Mayor Preston. We further desire to place on record an appreciation of the efforts of the various supply houses who made at- tractive displays at the convention and sent their representatives here; also to the advertisers in the souvenir pro- gramme. Also the daily and technical press for reports of our meetings. We note with pleasure the rather unusual feature of the general display of ban- ners and other decorations of welcome throughout the city of Baltimore. Respectfully submitted, J. C. Vauohan, F. H. Traendly, W. J. Stewart. The committee on resolutions on the death of John Birnie reported as fol- lows : Whereas, we, the Society of Ameri- can Florists, assembled in the city of Baltimore on the twenty-seventh an- nual convention have been grievously touched by the sudden death of our fel- low craftsman John Birnie. Be it Resolved that we, the members of the S. A. F. feel keenly the loss of one so well beloved, one who has been an ardent representative of our profes- sion in advancing all its interests. Be it therefore further Resolved, that we present this resolution as a token of our sympathy and sincere affection for him and condole with his family in this their sudden and sad bereave- ment and that we submit to them a copy of these resolutions and that the society forward a suitable floral trib- ute. J. Otto Thilow, Walter F. Sheridan, J. C. Vaughan, Richard Vincent Jr. Committee. Rose and Carnation Societies. A representative joint meeting of the American Rose Society, the American Carnation Society and the National Sweet Pea Society, was held Thursday morning, August 17, and it was the sense of those who attended that Janu- ary 10 would be the best date for the opening of the joint exhibition of these societies at Detroit in 1912. At this meeting Benjamin Hammond of Fish- kill-on-Hudson, N. Y., offered the Na- tional Sweet Pea Society one hundred dollars in prizes. OMAHA AND COUNCIL BLUFF BOWLERS. At Omaha Florists' Club Outint', July 27. 1911. Ladles' Society of American Florists. The annual meeting of the Ladies' Society of American Florists was held at the Hotel Belvidere, Baltimore, Md., August 16, with sixty-seven members present. President Mrs. John V. Phil- lips in the chair. Mrs. Richard Vincent Jr. delivered the address of welcome, to which suitable response was made by Mrs. B. Hammond Tracy of Wen- ham, Mass. Secretary Mrs. Chas. H. Maynard reported a membership of 273 and Treasurer Mrs. A. M. Herr's state- ment showed receipts $629.72, expenses $341.01. The election of officers re- sulted as follows : Mrs. E. V. Boone, Baltimore, Md., president; Mrs. R. Whitman, W. Hoboken, N. J., first vice- president; Mrs. Pearl Fuller, Des Moines, la., second vice-president; Mrs. Chas. H. Maynard, Detroit, Mich, sec- retary; Mrs. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., treasurer. Florists' Hail Association. The annual meeting of the Florists' Hail Association was held August 17 at Baltimore, Md. Officers were elect- ed as follows : E.- G. Hill, Richmond, Ind., presi- dent. John T. Temple, Davenport, la., vice- president. Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Pa., treas- urer. John G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J., secretary. H. H. Ritter, Dayton, O., elected director for two years; J. A. Valentine, Denver, Colo., for three years, and Samuel Murray, Kansas City, Mo., re- places H. G. Tull of Philadelphia. The amendment to Section 1, Article 5 to read 10 cents per square foot in- stead of eight cents was adopted. Report of ilie Judges. M. Rice & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., prepared cycas leaves by a new process, honorable mention. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., wheat sheaves, a new style of sheaf for displaying flowers with stems in water, honorable mention. Mirror basket novelty, for decorating vacant space on mfrrors, honorable mention. Ornamental grasses of various kinds for fern dishes and wreaths, honorable mention. Wertheimer Bros., New York, Werbo corsage shields and corsagettes, new novelties, honorable mention. Celestial funeral ribbons, holly berry chiffons and novelty Christmas ribbons, new novelty ribbons, highly commended. Schloss Bros., New York, waterproof stem protectors, a new novelty, honor- able mention. Satin rose Jacquard and satin clover leaf Jacquard ribbon, new designed ribbon, highly commended. , Fred Lapp, Rossville, Md., new seed- ling cannas, a nice collection contain- ing a number of imported seedlings, honorable mention. The Conrad & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa., new cannas, honorable mention. Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa., begonias, honorable mention. Lord's Frost Proof Plant Box Co., Minneapolis, Minn., frost proof plant shipping box, honorable m*>ntion. Charles Ebles, New Cn leans. La., southern hardy grown Phoenix Roe- belenii, honorable mention. Reed & Keller, New York, folding wire pedestal stands specially designed to meet the requirements of florists for decoration work. Highly commended.. . Lion & Co., New York, featherweight pliable corsage shield, will conform to any shaped bouquet; honorable men- tion. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa., thirteen new seedling crotons each named for a state, collection of 50 seed- ling crotons; honorable mention. 194 The American Florist. Aug. 19^ H. F. Michell Co.. Philadelphia, Pa., Mehle hand gardener. Edward Amerpohl, Janesville, Wis., handy delivery box for plants, highly commended. Geo. M. Garland Co., Des Plaines. 111., improved lock joint and improved post locket and dirt conductor in green- house construction; honorable'mention. The judges were Irwin Bertermann, A. T. Pyfer and Fred H. Meinhardt. The Trade Exhibitors. M. Adler, New York, florists' pins, etc. John B. Adt, Baltimore, Md., pipe and machinery. The Advance Co.. Richmond, Ind., ventilating apparatus. American Auxiliary Heating Co., Boston, Mass., valves, etc. American Blower Co., Detroit, Mich., Detroit return traps. S. A. Anderson, Buffalo, N. Y., Be- gonia Lorraine and artificial flowers. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madison, N. J., aphine and fungine. Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa., plants. Charles D. Ball, Holmesburg, Phila- delphia, Pa., palms and decorative plants. Lemuel Ball, Wissnoming, Phila- delphia, Pa., decorative plants. Baltimore Souvenir Co., Baltimore, Md. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadel- phia, Pa., flower boxes. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J.. evergreens, store plants, palms and bay trees. J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore, Md., bulbs. The Capital Basket Co., Washmg- ton. D. C, baskets. The Castle Co., Boston, Mass., Cas- tle Automatic Circulator. John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, N. Y., gladioli. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O., Bate evaporator. Cleveland Florists' Exchange, Cleve- land, O., artificial flowers. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa., plants. William Cope & Bro., Lincoln Uni- versity, Pa., pots. Arthur Comer, Berlin, N. Y., gladioli. Robert Craig & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., crotons, cyclamen, ferns, ficus, etc. P. B. Crosby & Son, Catonsville, Md., paper pots. Detroit Flower Pot Co., Detroit, Mich., red pots. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa., auracarias, palms, ficus, small ferns and bulbs. Charles Eble, New Orleans, La., palms. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadel- phia, flower boxes. Henry Eichholz, Waynesboro, Pa., carnations and cannas. W. H. Elverson Pottery Co., New Brighton. Pa., flower pots. Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago, greenhouse appliances. Geo. M. Garland Co., Des Plaines, 111., greenhouse construction, handy truck, and greenhouse appliances. Gem City Boiler Co., Dayton, O., boilers. Giblin & Co., Utica, N. Y., boilers. Griffith & Turner Co., Baltimore, Md., farm and garden supplies. J. G. Harrison & Sons, Berlin, Md., nursery stock. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa., palms. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass., pots, pans and vases. Hitchings & Co., Elizabeth, N. J., boilers and greenhouses. Hubert Bulb Co., Portsmouth, va., bulbs. J. B. Hutchinson, Haddonfleld, N. J., gladioli. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, N. Y , roses, shrubs and Dutch bulbs. Janesville Floral Co., Janesville, Wis., ferns. ^ , Johnston Heating Co., New York, boilers. Jones, the Holly Wreath Man, Mil- ton, Del., greens. King Construction Co., No. Tona- wanda, N. Y., greenhouse construction materials. Knight & Struck, New York, heaths and acacias. Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago, boil- ers, piping, valves and wrenches. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J., orchids. Fred Lapp, Rossville, Md.. cannas. Lemon Oil Co., Baltimore, Md., lemon oil insecticides. Lion & Co., New York, ribbons. Lord & Burnhani Co., New York, boilers and greenhouse material. Lord's Frostproof Plant Box Co., Minneapolis, Minn., frost proof ship- ping boxes. McFarland Publicity Service. Har- risburg. Pa., advertising literature. Joseph Manda, West Orange, N. J., orchids. 'W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J., stove and greenhouse plants. Means & Thatcher, Boston, Mass., paint and putty. Henry F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. Pa., garden implements, seeds and bulbs. William Moll, Cleveland. O., return steam traps. John C. Moninger Co., Chicago, build- ing material. Morehead Mfg. Co., Detroit, Mich., condenser traps. Isaac H. Moss, Govanstown, Balti- more, Md., evergreens. Adolph Muller, Norristown, Pa., ad- justable flower pot holder. Joseph C. Neidinger, Philadelphia, Pa., florists' supplies. Non-Breakable Flower Vase Co., Washington, D. C, combination vase and pedestals. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co.. Philadel- phia, Pa., and New York, roses, Kil- larney Queen and Double White Kill- arney. also ribbons and supplies. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincin- nati, O., bird's nest ferns. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn,. Killarney Queen and Double White Kilnarney roses. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on- Hudson, N. Y., ferns. Plant & Land Food Co., Baltimore. Md., compost wiping machines and plant food. Quaker City Machine Co., Richmond, Ind., ventilating apparatus. Quaker City Rubber Co., Philadel- phia, Pa., hose and appliances. Reed & Keller, New York, fllorists' supplies. „ , Revere Rubber Co., New York, rub- ber hose. , „ M. Rice & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., florists' supplies. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J.. palms, bay trees, store plants and orchids. „ _ Roseville Pottery Co., Zanesville, O., pots, vases and jardinieres. Schloss Bros., New York, ribbons and chiffons. Shaw Fern Co., Pittsfield, Mass., cut ferns. .„ ^ Storrs & Harrison Co., PainesviUe, O., nursery stock, palms and ferns. Stumpp & Walter Co., New York, general line of garden implements and bulbs. Thomsen Chemical Co., Baltimore, Md., spraying materials. B. Hammond Tracy, Wenham, Mass., gladioli. United States Radiator Corporation, Baltimore, Md., Furman sectional type United States boilers. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, bulbs, farm and garden sup- plies. R. Vincent, Jr., c!c Sons Co., White Marsh. Md., phlox, cannas and dahlias. Wertheimer Bros., New York, rib- bons, chiffons and tassels. Williams Florist Supply House, Utica, N. Y., carnation ties. O. F. Zurn Co., Philadelphia. Pa., greenhouse shading material. Club Bowling: at Baltimore. The bowling contest was marked by the greatest enthusiasm and was a grand success, and there was much appreciation of the hospitality shown. The total results were as follows : Washington 2598 Cleveland 2367 Philadelphia 2323 Baltimore 2315 New York 2287 Buffalo 2284 Cincinnati 2274 Chicago 2254 Washington wins the Whillden Co., the H. Bayersdorfer Co., the Kasting and Lehr prizes; Cleveland wins Pen- nock-Meehan Co. and Mitchell Co. prizes; Philadelphia finance committee prize; W. W. Barnard cup and F. C. Bauer cup to Olsem from Chicago; W. C. McCance Mirror and Rice Co. prizes to McLennon, Mrs. M. J. Thomas and T. H. Patterson prizes to Lines. Indi- vidual games, men— Geo. Asmus prize to Guerth; Fred. Strodtman cup to Phil. Kessler; Dreer cup to W^elsh; ladies' prize to Bloy; Mrs. Christie prize to Brown; W. S. Norris prize to Boone; clock to Wilson: umbrella to H. Lehr; vase to A. Guttman; box of cigars, W. Lehr, to divide between four. Special games : For men fifty years or over — Case of whiskey, G. W. McClure, Buffalo; H. Michell prize, J. I. Donlan. Ladies Bowling;. Hochschild Kohn & Co. silver cup to Mrs. F. H. Traendly; automobile scarf. Lion & Co.. to Mrs. Geo. Cooke, Mrs. Klein and Mrs. McKellar. Two game class : Reinberg cup. Mrs. Geo. Cooke, a02; Boas cup, Mrs. Geo. Schaf- fer, 268; Bolgiano carving set, Mrs. F. H. Traendlv, 254; Bayersdorfer elec- trolier, Mrs. Chas. McKellar, 252; Stewart & Co. glass bowl, Mrs. F. C. Bauer, 229; Hubler Bros, glass bowl, Mrs. Hugo Brodsky. 224; Pennock- Meehan Co. hand bag, Mrs. G. Asmus, 218; H. A. Dreer, silver salad spoon, Mrs. J. W. Boone. 207; Sadler, vase, Mrs. Needomski, 201; Brunswick-Balke CoUender Co., bowling ball, Mrs. Sim- monds, 190; M. Rice Co., Japanese bread tray, Mrs. H. Klein, 188; J. W. Putts & Co., flower holder, Mrs. A. M. Herr. 187; Brager & Co., fern dish, Mrs. W. Robertson, 185; Eisenbergs, glass vase, Mrs. Wittman, 182; vase, Mrs. I. L. Powell, 181. Visitors. Fr.ink H. Ade.Ttp. W.^rrpn. O. .T. Alhrerht. PhiladPlphia, Pa. H. M. Altiok. Dayton. 0. Ed. Amerpobl, Janesville. Wis. Geo. Anderson. Philadelphia, Pa. S. A. Anderson. Buffalo. N. Y. .T. E. Andre. Doylest^-vn. Pa. Oodfrev Aschmann. Philadeli)hia. Pa. Wm. S. Badffley. Chatham. N. J. Ct. E. Baldwin, Mamaroner^k. N. Y. Harrv Balsley. Detroit. Mieh. r. H. Barret. Concord, N. H. r.eonard Barron. Garden City. N. Y. .Tohn Barry. Washington. D. C. Herman Bartsch, Waveriey. Mass. Guy Bate. Cleveland. O. C. "l. Baum. Knoxville. Tenn. August R. Banmer. Louisville. Ky. A. F. .T. Baur. Indianapolis. Ind. A. C. Beal. Ithaca. N. Y. .T. A. Beck. Milton, Pa. O. P. Berkley. Victor Berpman, Chicago. H. O. Berning. St. Louis. Mo. Irwin Bertermann. Indiananolis. Ind. Harrv S. Betz. Riverton. N. .L Peter Beuerlein. Elmhurst. N. Y. .T. J. Bickings. Washington. D. C. .Tohn Birnie. West Hohoken. N. J. Edwin Bishop. Milford. Va. Geo. Blackman. Evansville. Ind. Michael Bloy. Detroit. Mich. W. A. Bolinger. Washington. D. C. Louis L. Bowdler. Wnshlngton. D. C. R. G. Bowersox. Lewistown. Pa. Carl F. Brehmer. Chillicotlie. O. H. Brown. Richmond. Va. Harrv R. Brown. Lynchburg. Va. R. W. Brown, Louisville, Ky. L. P. Bryant. Kingston. Mass. i David Bnrgevin. Kingston. N. T. George Burton. Philadelphia. Pa. .Tohn Burton. Philadelphia. Pa. Ernest J. Bush, Hathoro. Pa. rhfls. A. Byer. Chambershurg. Pa. W H. Carney. Pittsburg. Pa. /p//. The American Florist. 195 I \V. 'I. Cjli'ler. Toioiil.i. Ont.. Clin. I^. V,. CutUlington, Murriiy Hill, N. .1 Asbur M. Cot', North Olmsted, 0. J ,1. I.. Collins, Orange, N. J. I .1. M. Connor, Webster Grove, Mo. II. T. Connor, I'biludelpbla. Pa. <:co. 11. Cooke, Washington, D. C. laleh D. Cupe. Lincoln Universit.v, I'a. I'lugene Corle.v, Dallas, Texas. Karl Cortes, rhiladeliibia. Pa. Carl Cortes, W.vneote. I'a. Kubert Craig. PhilafielpUia, Pa. U.'btrt i'raig. .Ir.. I'liiladelphia, Pa. \\ . l". Crai;-', I'liihul'llilna. Pa. C.' v.. Crilchell. CiEU-innati, O. ' .1. C. Curran, Chicago. , Win. Carrie, Milwaukee, Wis. i:. II. Cusbman, Sylvania, O. (). W. D'Aleorn, Washington, D. C. H. Prank Darrow, New York. I). W. Davis. Berwick, Pa. W. E. Day. Syracuse, N. Y. V. T. Delaney. St. Louis, Mo. H. Dietman, Rochester, N. Y'. Wm. G. Dobbs, Auburn. N. Y. .lohn Dobbs, Wyncote, Pa. .lobn Donaldson, Elmburst, N, Y. Tbeo. Dorner, LaFayette, Ind. .\rlliur Dummett, Mount Vernon, X. Y. i;. C. Ebel, Madison, N. J. Chas. Eble, New Orleans, La. 1). B. Edwards, Atlantic City, N. J. \V. C. Eger, Schenectady, N. Y. Henry Eicbholz, Waynesboro, Pa. C. W. Eiehliug, New Orleans, La. J. W. Elliott, WernersvlUe, Pa. .\lbert Each, Washington, D. C. B. Eschner, Philadelphia, Pa, John G. Esler. Saddle River, N. J. G. W. Evenden, WiUiamsport, Pa. .Vdolph Farenwald, Roslyn, Pa. .1. K. M. L. Farquhar, Boston, Mass. E. A. Fetters, Detroit, Mich. Geo. Field. Washington, D. C. 1 H. W. Field, Northampton, Mass. [ J. H. Fiesser. Weebawken, N. J. Michael Fink. Chicago. Edward mood, Philadelphia, Pa. John R. Fotheringham, Tarrytown, N. Y. S. E. Frank. Buffalo, N. Y. Wm. Fraser, Buxton, Md. Aug. Frisbkorn, Pittsburg, Pa. Maurice Fuld, Philadelphia, Pa. J. Fuller, Leominster, Mass. J. T. D. Fulmer, Des Moines, la. L. .Merton Gage. Orange, Mass. H. S. Garland. Des Plaines. III. Erich Gebhardt, Washington, D. C. F. X. Gorley, St. Ix)uis. Mo. D. E. Gorman, WiUiamsport, Pa. J. Palmer Gordon, Ashland, Va. Joseph J. Goudy, Philadelphia, Pa. S. H. Gowans. Philadelphia. Pa. Adam Graham, Cleveland, O. C. J. Graham, Cleveland, 0. Geo. L. Graham, Bradford, Pa. David Grlllbortzer, Alexandria, Va. Victor Grosheus, Roslyn, Pa. Adolphus Gude. Washington, D. 0. Ernest F. Gude, Washington, D. C. W. F. Gude, Washington, D. 0. W. F. Haeger, Chattanooga, Tenn. Fred Hahman, Philadelphia, Pa. N. J. Hammer. Washington, D. C. Wm. K. Harris, Philadelphia, Pa. B. F. Hart, Cleveland, O. Herman A. Hart, Cleveland, O. .\. Haupt, Birmingham, Ala. Joseph Heacock. Wyncote, Pa. .\1. Heckman, Jr., Cincinnati. O. J. J. Hellentbal. Columbus. O. I. S. Hendriekson. Floral Park, N. Y. E. J. Hermann, Wheeling. W. Va. .Ubert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. H. A. Higgason, Richmond, Va. B. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind. Frank Hotaling. Amsterdam, N. Y. Eber Holmes, Montrose, Mass. .4. J. Horning, Cincinnati, 0. Geo. Hubbard, Washington, D. C. Paul Huebner. Philadelphia, Pa. J. E. Jackson, Gainesville, Ga. Chas. S. Jackson. Washington, D. C. R. L. Jenkins, Washington, D. C. C. T. Jones, Milton, Del. ,T. B, Jones. Richmond, Ind, W. L. Keller, Rochester, N. Y. E. Kemp. Newark, N. J. M. C. Kemp, Newark, O. Wm. Kleinheintz, Ogontz, Pa. C. B. Knickman, New York. ' Thos. Knight, New York. Albert Koehler, Chicago. H. W. Koerner. Milwaukee, Wis. E. Kohler. Philadelphia. Pa. H. A. Kraft. Louisville, Ky, F. H. Kramer, Washington. D. C. Emll Kratsch, Bedford Hills, N. X. Chas. F. Krueger. Philadelphia, Pa. M. A. Krueger, MeadviUe, Pa. .Tohn Kuhn. Sr., Philadelphia, Pa. H. Ladew, Matteawan, N. Y. Dr. Lane, Philadelphia, Pa. K. H. Lanser. Philadelphia, Pa. C. E. Larzelere, Philadelphia. Pa. John Leach, Jersey City, N. J. Fred Leapley. Washington, D. C. C. S. Lee, Evergreen, Ala. Wayne Leedle. Springfield, O. Robt. Lennan, Washington, D. C. Harry Lewis, Washington. D. C. Harry Ley, Washington, D. C. Richard E. Loeben. Gloversville, N. Y. Wm. Loew, Pittsburg. Pa. J. Louis Loose. Washington, D. C. De Forest W. Ludwig, Pittsburg. Pa. B. C. Ludwig. Pittsburg, Pa. 1^ C. L. Luis, Washington, D. C. " J. J. McCormick, Maiden, Mass. M. J. McCage, Washington, D. C. Geo. W. McClure, Buffalo, N. Y-r. C. W. .McKellar, Chicago. Wm. Mallander. Morton Grove. 111. Joseph Manda. South Ol-auge. N. J. W. A. Manda, South Orange, X. J. Phllii) Mnidicr, Brooklyn. N. Y. Thos. Manslleld. Lockport. N. Y. W. Marche. Washington, D. C. John N. May. Summit. N. J. Elmer Mavberry, Washington. D. C, H. S. Mead. Manchester. N. H. Chas. E. Mrehan. Philadelphia, Pa. F. H. Mcinbardt, St. Louis. Mo. John .Meissem. Brooklyn, N. Y. H. Menscbke. Pittsburg. Pa. Henry V. Mitchiil. Philadelphia. Pa. Chas. Millburn. Falls Church. Va. A. L. Miller. Brooklyn, N. Y. F. H. Miller. Toronto. Out.. Can. G. R. Miller. Louisville, Ky. Mark Mills. Philadelphia. Pa. T. W. Moll. Cleveland. O. J. R. Morgan. Washington, D. C. Victor Morgan. Rutherford. N. J. C. A. Moss, Spartansburg. S. C. Frank Mouncey. South Orange. N. J Adolph Mueller. Morristown, Pa. .T. Musgrave. Philadelphia, Pa. ios. G. Neidiugcr. Philadelphia. Pa. Mrs. Chas. W. McKellar. One of the Lady BowIits. L. H. Neubeck. Buffalo, N. Y. E. W. Neubrand. Tarrytown. N. i*. Wm. Nilsson, Woodlawn. N. Y. John B. Nugent. New York. Harry Papworth, New Orleans, La. G. W. Paterson, N. J. W. B. Paterson, Montgomery. Ala. J. P. Patterson. Alabama, N. Y'. Sam Pearce. Chicago. E. Allan Peirce, Waltham, Mass. S. S. Pennock. Philadelphia. Pa. A. Pericat. Collingdale, Pa. G. C. Perkins, Newark. N. Y. Roger W. Peterson. Cincinnati. O. J. A. Phillips. Washington, D. C. J. V. Phillips, Brooklyn, N. Y'. H. E. Philpott, Winnipeg, Man., Can G. H. Pleper. Boston, Mass. F. R. Plerson. Tarrytown. N. Y. C. C. Pollworth, Milwaukee, Wis. A. B. Preike, Norfolk, Va. W. C. Puckett. Fort Wayne. Ind. Robert Pyle, West Grove, Pa. G. A. Pyte, Three Rivers, Mich. P. R. Quintan. Syracuse, N. Y. W. N. Reed, New York. Edw. Reid. Philadelphia. Pa. E. C. Reineman. Pittsburg. Pa. E. A. Richards. Greenfield. Mass. W. Robertson. Philadelphia, Pa. Geo. A. Robinson. Montreal. Que, , Julius Roehrs, Jr., Rutherford, N. J. Thos. Roland. Nahant. Mass. Phillip Roland. Nahant. Mass. W. N. Rudd, Morgan Park, 111. N. J. Rupp, Chicago. E. R. Sackett, Fostorla. O. James Salmon, Akron, O. Fred Sanborn, Boston, Mass. Emil Schloss. New York. Louis Schumtz, Brooklyn. N. Y'. Albert Schnell. Washington. D. C. Chas. Schomburg, Rochester, N. Y. ,\nton Schultheis. Scranton. Pa. G. fidward Schulz. Washington. D. C. Jacob Schulz. Louisville. Ky. Wm. Schuman. Cincinnati, O. C. W. Scott, Elmburst, N. Y. E. A. Scrlbner. Detroit. Mich. Geo. Shaffer, Washington, D. C. Walter F. Sheridan. New York. Theo. Shober. Philadelphia, Pa. Wm. H. Slebrecht, Jr.. New Y*ork. Wm. Sim. Cliftondale. Mass. Can. Harry J. Smith. Hinsdale, Mass. G. L. Starr, Wilson. N. C. S. A. Starr. Goldsburg, N. C. Frank Steinbach, Richmond, A'a. W. J. Stewart. Boston, Mass. Joseph Streit, Buffalo. N. Y. G. F. Struck. New York. Joseph B. Stuessy. Louisville. Ky. Wm. Swavne, Kennett Square, Pa. Gus. H. Taepke. Detroit, Mich. E. L. Tanner. Richmond. Va. J. Otto Thilow. Philadelphia, Pa. Geo. S. Tillotson. Tifiin, O. Chas. H. Totty. Madison, N. J. B. Hammond Tracy. Wenham. Mass. Frank H. Traendly, New York. U. Ulrich, Johnstown, N. Y". J. C. Vaughan. Chicago. Albert F. Vick. Rochester, N. Y. U. J. Virgin, New Orleans, La. John Walker, Youngstown. 0. Ralph M. Ward, New York. Geo. Watson, Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. B. Weathered, Jersey City, X. J. Chas. Weber, Lvubrook. X. Y'. S. R. Welsh. Painesville, O. S. B. Wertheimer, New York. John Westcott, Philadelphia, Pa. John Westcott, 3rd., Philadelphia. Pa. H. Weston, Hempstead, N. Y'. E. A. W^hite, .\mherst, Mass. lack cloud of intense sorrow was sud- denly cast over the joyous spirits and lirightness of the convention at Balti- more by the sudden death of that most lovable of good fellows and the veteran florist John Birnie of West Hoboken, N. J. While taking his seat at dinner at the Hotel Belvidere, Mr. Birnie w-as stricken with an attack of apoplexy and was immediately removed to his room, where he died a few minutes later. His wife was with him at the time and was prostrated with grief. The attendance at the convention was deeply affected by Mr. Birnie's death and the remains were escorted by a large procession of delegates at 9 o'clock a. m. Wednesday morning. All wearing crepe badges and with bared heads the mournful cortege started from the Belvidere hotel to the Baltimore & Ohio depot, where the casket was opened and the mourners passed to view the face of the grand old friend, each one placing a rose in the casket. Beautiful bunches of lilies and roses which completely covered the casket were placed there by the Balti- more Gardeners' and Florists' Club. John Donaldson and wife accom- panied Mrs. Birnie and the remains to Hoboken on the sad journey. John Birnie was 5S years old, having been born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, in 185.3. His ancestors for many gen- erations were noted for their love for and skill in the cultivation of flowers. He came to America when a young man and settled in Canada. A few years later he moved to Buffalo, N. T., where he remained for five years. Thirty years ago he moved to Hoboken and engaged in the fiorist business. He made a specialty of carnations and geraniums, and supplied a large New York trade. For many years he was known as the "Verbena King," grow- ing them to perfection. He disposed of vast quantities on the New York mar- ket. He was a director and stockholder of the New York Plant Growers' Asso- ciation, a trustee of the New York Florists' Club, a veteran member of the Society of American Florists. In fact, was not only a charter member but a most progressive member of most of the local and national societies connected with floriculture. He was a member of Doric Lodge, P. & A. M., and the Celtic Society. He was above all a lover of Scotland and her tradi- tions. In 1876 he married Miss Annie Lit- tle, and besides his widow he is sur- vived by six children, all of West Ho- boken. Robt. L., John, Margery, Agnes, Annie and Jennie. Funeral services were held by Doric Lodge of Scottish Rite Masons at his late residence. West Hoboken, N. J., on Thursday evening, and the. funeral took place on Friday afternoon. J. B. Xugent. president New York Florists' Club, and Jas. Dean left Baltimore Thursday afternoon to arrange for Moral tributes and convey memorial resolutions from the Society of Amer- ican Florists. Springfield, N. J. — William Jacob- son is building a new greenhouse on Springfield avenue, making a great ad- dition to his plant. lS-8 The American Florist, Aug. /p, The American Florist 1885 Twenty Sixth Year 1911 Subscription, United States and Mejico, $1.00 a year; Canada. $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted onlyfrom tbosein the trade. When sendine us cbange of address always send tbe old address attbe same time. Advertising rates on application. From tbe first issue the American Florist bas iccepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reacb us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FIORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 68 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. The Baltimore convention ISl — Convention proceedings 181 — Executive business 182 — President's reception 182. — President-elect Vincent (portrait) 182 — President Asmus" address 1S3 — Secretarv-elect John Young (portrait) 18.3 — Treasurer-elect W. P. Kasting (portrait) .184 — Secretary Dorner's report 186 — Treasurer Kasting 's report 187 — Wednesday's proceedings 188 — Spring meetings 188 — Next year's meeting place 180 — Nomination of officers 189 — National flower show IDil — Reciprocity with Canada 191 — Tariff and Legislation 192 — Thursday's proceedings 19.1 — Committees of resolutions 19S — Toadies Society of American Plorists 19.3 — Florists' Hall Association 193 — Rose and Carnation Societies 193 — Report of the judges 193 — The trade exhibitors 194 — Clui) howling at Baltimore 194 — Visitors 195 Plant Notes 19ft — Pansics 190 — Geranium propagating T**i — Stevia Wf, —Genistas 1911 — Winter blooming geraniums 196 Chr.vsanthemums 197 —Taking the buds and mulching 197 New roses awarded medals 197 Obituary — John Birnie 197 Society of American Florists 198 Chicago 20(1 St. Louis 204 Cleveland '^ ' ' Cincinnati 2flri San Francisco 2flfi Buffalo 206 Boston 2i« Philadelnhia 299 Cleveland 20!) New York 219 Pittsburg 210 Washington to Baltimore 210 Cleveland 21o The tallest trees 212 The seed trade 21ft — California seed crops 216 — Nebraska seed crops 21ft — French seed crops 216 -^Bnlb growing in Holland ''■' ' — Government seeds 21ft Sweet pea show in England 218 Market Gardeners 220 —Spinach 220 — An irrigation plant 220 The nursery trade 222 —Clematis 22'> — Railw-ay Gardening Association 222 — Association of Park Superintendents. .. .222 London's window boxes 226 Iron sulphate does not kill dandelions. .. .228 Buildine propagating bench 228 Notes of the Chicago Coal Trade 237 Some 'Western commission dealers in cut flowers say the present inactivity is not due so mucli to dull business as to scarcity of good stock, all high grade flowers selling freely at satis- factory figures. It is claimed there is an oversupply of Inferior material which will not sell at any price. Grow- ers will do well to note these condi- tions. Society of American Florists. DEPARTMENT OF REGISTRATION. As no objections have been filed, public notice is hereby given that the registration of the Begonia, Betty An- derson, by S. A. Anderson, of Buffalo, N. Y., becomes complete. H. B. CORNER, .Sec'y. Personal. Benjamin Hammond, of Fishkill-on- Hudson, N. Y., was elected president of the School Board of Trustees August 1, having served in that position since 1894 and as a member of the board for twenty-three years. New Use of Flowers. It was disclosed in one of the recent large smuggling frauds discovered by the government detectives, that the complacent government inspectors wore in the lapel of their coat a flower, being known as the "flower squad" and passengers were told to approach one of these and their trunks would be passed. New Hybrid Gladiolus. We have received from Frank Ban- ning. Kinsman. O.. some fine blooms of his new gladioli Niagara and Pan- ama. Niagara is an exceptionally fine variety resembling America in flower and vigor but the blooms are of a most delicate, soft cream color, with the lower petals shading into canary yellow with the throat streaked with carmine. The flowers are very large and well placed on the spike, which is erect and stout. Panama is a most pleasing pink and forms a splendid spike of bloom. Both varieties will be appreciated by all commercial growers, for they are of a habit and color that will be attractive to the trade, and are bound to take a leading position among the many new varie- ties of this popular flower. Encourafi:lns: Agricultural Instructions. A bill has been introduced in Con- gress by Carroll S. Page, senator from "Vermont, which provides that the na- tional government co-operate with the states in encouraging instruction in agriculture; the trades and industries, and home economics in secondary schools; in maintaining instruction in these vocational subjects in state nor- mal schools; in maintaining extension departments in state colleges of agri- culture and mechanic arts; and to ap- propriate money and regulate its ex- penditure. The passage of this act would grant to the boy unable finan- cially to now avail himself of a course in agriculture or mechanics in acad- emy or college, to be given a training which would equip him for a life work which would make him self-sustaining and a good citizen. The Two National Flower Shows. The financial report submitted by the committee of the Second National Flower Show held at Boston March 25-April 1 made before the Society of American Florists shows a balance of .$1,476.97 paid the society after de- claring a dividend of 10 per cent to those who subscribed to the guarantee fund. The attendance at the show was probably a record mark for flower shows, there being a paid attendance of 38.915. The attendance at the first National Flower show at Chicago No- vember 6-14, 1908, was 29,790 and at the St. Louis world's fair show No- vember 7-12, 1904, the admissions were about 33,000. A comparison of the receipts and expenses of the national shows is in- teresting. While the attendance at Boston was much larger yet the amount received was not so large in proportion, the receipts from admis- sions being $18,982, against $17,791 at Chicago. The show this year had, however, one great financial advantage in the trade exhibit whicli increased the receipts $6,803.70, while the former show received from entry fees and con- cessions only $2,51.5..54 and another source of income was the programme, netting some over $750. The pre- miums awarded at Boston were larger in the aggregate than those at Chicago but these included also the prizes of- fered by the American Rose Society, the American Carnation Society, the National Sweet Pea Society of Amer- ica and National Association of Gar- deners, which were paid from the funds of those societies. The expenses of the show at Boston were of course larger, for the rental was greater and the manager, who so successfully saw the show through, was a show man by profession, and his percentage amount- ed to more than the complete salary list of the first show. Coming: Exhibitions. (Secretaries are requested to supply any omissions from this list and to correct any dates that may have been .-iltered since the last advices.) Chicago. Septemher, 1911. — Exhibition of an- nuals, perennials and vegetables. Horticult- ural Society of Chicago, Art Institute. .1. H. Burrtett, secretary, 1620 West 104th Place. Chi- Cincinnati. 0.. November 13-18, 1911.— Fall exhibition. Cincinnati Florists' Society. Horti- cultural Hall-Music Hall. George S. Bartlett. secretary. 131 East Third street. Cincinnati. Hartford, Conn., November 8-9. 1911. — Chrys- anthemum show. Conni?cticut Horticultural So- ciety. Putnam Phalanx Armory. Geo. W. Smith, secretary. Melrose, Conn. Hartford, Conn., September 19-20. 1911.— An- nual flower show. Connecticut Horticultural So- ciety. Unity Hall. Geo. W. Smith, secretary. Melrose. Conn. Lenox, Mass., October 25-26. 1911.— Grand fall exbihition, Lenox Horticultural Society. Town Hall. Geo. H. Instone. secrctni-y. Lenox. New Bedford, Mass., September 14-16, 1911.— Ninth annual fall exhibition. New Bedford Horticultural Society. Odd Fellows Hall. Jere- miah M. Tabor, secretary, 117 Sycamore street, New Bedford. New Haven, Conn., September 13-14, 1911. — First annual dahlia exhibition. New Haven County Horticultural Society, Harmonie Hall. F. H. Wirtz. secretary. SO Nicoll street. New Haven. Conn. New York, September 19-21, 1911.— Dahlia. fruit and vegetable show. American Institute of the Citv of New York. 19-21 West Forty- fourth street. Wm. A. Eagleson. secretary. New York, November 3-7, 1911. — Fall exhibi- tion. Horticultural Snciefv of New York. Amer- ican Museum of Natural History, Central Park West and Seventy-seventh street, Geo, V. Nash, secretary. New Y'ork Botanical Garden. Bronx Park. New York. New York, November 1-3, 1911 Chrysanthe- mum Show, .\merican Institute of the City of New York. 19-21 West Forty-fourth street. Wm. A. Eagleson. secretary. New York. November 3-12. 1911. — American Land and Irrigation Exposition. Madison Square Garden. Gilbert McClnrg, general manager, Sincer building. New York. Milwaukee, Wis., November 13-19, 1911.— Fall Flower Show. IMilwaukce Florists' Club. Auditorium. Gustav C. Mueller, secretary, 926 Ninth street, Milwaukee, Snringfield, 111,, September 29-October 7, 1911, — Illinois State Fair, ,1, K, Dickirson, secre- tary, Springfield, St Louis, Mo,, November 7-11. 1911,— Fifth fall floral exhibition and pomological display, St. Louis Horticultural Society. Coliseum, ,Tef- ferson and Washington avenues. Otto G. Koe- nig. secretary. 6473 Florissant avenue. St. Louis. St, Louis, Mo,, November 7-11, 1911. — .\nnual exhibition. Chrysantiicnimu Socift.v of America, in conuection with the St. Louis Horticultural Society. Stamford. Conn., November 3-4, 1911.— First annual exhibition, Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural Society. Casino. ,T. P.. Mc.\rdle. secretary. Merrill Uuildiiiir. Greenwich. Tarrytown. N. Y.. October 31-November 2. 1911. — Thirteenth annual exhibition. Tarrytown Horticultural Society. Music hall. E. W. Neu- brand, secretary, Tai-rytown. N, Y, "Winnipeg, Man., September 1-4, 1911, — Pro- vincial Horticultural Exhibition, Winnipeg Hor- ticultural Society, Horse Show Amphitheatre, W, J. Brattston. secretary. 369 Maryland street, Winnipeg. Worcester, Mass., November 9. 1911. — Chrys- anthemum exhibition, Worcester County Horti- cultural Society. Horticultural hall. IS Front street, Leonard C'. MIdglcy, secretary, Worces- ter, Mass. igii. The American Florist. \^\i NeeUng:s Next Week. Detroit, Mich., August 21, 8 p. m.— Detroit i Florists' Club, 112 Farmer street. ' Grand Rapids, Mich., August 21. — Grand Iladips Florists' and Gardeners' Club, office of Hartford, Conn., August 25, 8 p. m — Con- necticut Horticultural Society. County building. Montreal, Que., August 21, 7:45 p. m. — Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club. Royal 1 Liuardinns building, 211 Sherbrook street, west. Providence, E. I., August 21, 8 p. m. — Florists' i ind Gardeners' Club at Rhode Island, 96 West- i minster street. ' Toledo, 0., August 23. — Toledo Florists' Club. Wants, For Sale, Etc One Cent Per Word, Casta with Adv. for Plant Advs.. See Ready Reference Section. Where aaiwirs are to be mailed Irom tbli office. tacUielO cent! extra to cover poitaEe. etc SItnalion Wanted— Experienced all around store man desires position in Cliicago- Is in city at preeent. Address Key 4E'>. care American Flotist Situation Wanted— YouDB lady of several years' experience in wholesale and retail flower store dfsires position in Detroit about Oct. 1st; first class rtteiencrs; state salary, Key 478 care .American Florist. Sitnatlon Wanted-Geitnan gardener and tloiist. married age ,V wishes posit on as fore- man on firstclais pirvate or commercial place after Sept. 15th JrLii* Baier. Chichester. Ulster County, N. i . Situation Wanted- Good sober, steady and iodubtrious party wishes to secure a eituation as salesman or dtcorator in retail florist store or as gardener or grower on private or commercial place. Sixteen years of experience rn all branches of the tiorift trade. Can furnish the best of refererces from pa>t employers. State, wages when writing. Key 480. American Florist Situation Wanted— By German. 40 years old. mariied. childlefs; seedsman. seedgrowtr; strictly competent in all its branches with life practical experience: also equally qualified as gardener, florist, nurseryman or agriculturist. Well known in Europe with all renowned firms. Cortespond^nt in German and Russian, having muchtraveled; well brod. commercial. intelligent, laborious, able to work, clever, energetic, and a thorough man of business. Wishes situation of importance or capitalist partner tor purpose of ' undertaliiog new or reorgani7a>''>n. Address I W. M.. 14.? 16th street. L.iooklyn. N. Y. Help Wanted— Gardener, steady position, must have cemetery gardening eiperience, apply Waldheim Cemeter\ Co.. Forest Park. III. Help Wanted— First class man for mail order department by largest seed house in the south; give experiecce and state where employed. Key 482, care American Florist, Help Wanted— At once, a first class gardener and florist for a good sized private place, which is in good condition at this time. Address, giving particulars to John Dlpee. Oconomowoc, Wis. Help Wanted -German vegetable eardener wanted: some one who has experience in winter raising: must be single: state wages: will give board. Address Key 483. care American Florist. Help Wanted— A youog man who is thorouRhly expetiooced in the retail florists' trade: a good permanent position to right man: references required. Apply Wrights' Flower Shop. 224 West Fourth St.. Los Angeles. Calif. Help Wanted -In an outdoor nursery, a voung man as budder must be experienced, quick and thorough of good habits and character. A young man who can till the above requirements, and who is willing to make hims»-lf generally useful and is not afraid of work. wie^i- lOOO. Current Price List. — Subject to change without notioe. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per Doz. Long, specials $2 60 36-inch 2 00 30-inch 1 60 21-inch 1 25 18 to 20-inch 1 00 Short Per 100, $2.00 to $6 00 Per 100 KILLARNEY, Special % 8 00 Fancy 6 OO Medium 4 00 Short $2 00 to 3 00 RICHMOND, Special 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short $2 OOto 3 00 WHITE KILLARNEY, Special 8 00 Fancy 0 00 Medium 4 00 Short $2 OOto 3 00 PRINCE DE BULGARIE 4 00 to 10 00 MRS. AARON WARD 2 00 to 6 00 Per 100 MY MARYLAND, Special $8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short $2 00 to 3 00 PERLE 2 OOto 6 00 Catileyas per doz., $4 OOto .f;8 00 CARNATIONS, Per 100 Fancy white, pink and red 3 00 First quality 2 00 Short Lawson $1 OOto 1 50 Harrlsii Lilies per doz., $1 50 10 00 Valley $3 00 to 4 00 Daisies, Shasta I 50 to 2 00 Gladiolus 2 00 to 4 00 Asters 1 OOto 2 00 " extra fancy 3 00 to 5 Oq Plumosus sprays, Sprengeri 3 00 Plumosus Strings, extra long... per string, 60c Galax per ICOO, $1 26 Ferns per 1000, 1 60 Adiantum Croweanum 1 oo POEHLM ANN'S FANCY VALLEY) ••"»'»«• "ff* EXTRA FINE HARRISII LILIESfSir"""""*' "" Obc8 tried you will have no Other 202 I HE American Florist. Aug. ig, SAWYER'S CELEBRATED ASTERS Which enables us to supply you u ith the "Cream of the Market" Something exceptionally fine in white, purple and pink. Order of Us. CURRENT PRICE LIST AMERICAN BEAUTUS Per do?. .i5 to 43 inch S2 50 24to30in:h SISOto 2 00 18to24inch 1 00 to 130 12tol8iDch 75to 103 StoI2inch 50 ROSES Per 100 Specials 58 O0to$lo 00 Richmond $3 00 to $6 05 Killarney 3 00 to 6 00 Maniao Crochet 3 CO to 6 00 My Maryland 3 00(0 6 00 Brides ^ 00 to 6 00 Maid . 3 OOlo 6 01 ROSES. Our Selection $3 00 MISCELLANEOUS ASters.lancy $2 0Dto$4 00 common 75 to 1 50 Carnations, common 2 00to 3 Ou MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 Gladioli, Augusta $2 90io$3 00 America Mrs. F. Kini .. 2 OOto Assorted, not named.. Daisies, small Shasta 1 OOto Harrisii Lilies Kubrum Lilies 4 CO to Auratum Lilies SfOtolOOO Valley i 00 to 4 00 Adiantum 75 to AsuaraKus Strings . each. 50c lo 60c .'\sparaEus Bunches... each. 25c to 5tc Sprengeri Bunches each. 25c to 35c Smilax per doz.. $1 50 Galax per lOrO. 1 25 Ferns per 1' CO, 1 50 Subject to change without notice. Store opeD7.'>0a. m to 5 p. m. during August. Sundays and Holidays close at noon. .^ CO 300 1 00 75 1 50 12 50 6 on 1 00 VAUGHAN & SPERRY '""ffrilsr" 161 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wietor Bros, are siuiplying their cus- tomers with an extra fancy grade of American Beauty and White Killarney roses. N. J. Wietor is getting his arm in shape to pitch for the team repre- senting the married men. who live west of Ridge avenue, when they cross bats with the benedicts living in the oppo- site direction. The latter are due for a trimming, for the husky- wholesaler has got several curves and a double shoot that will make even the famous Ed. AValsh or Marty O'Toole envious. The Geo. Wittbold Co. have some unusually fine specimens of cycas at their greenhouses in Edgetarook, where Otto Wittbold presides in person. The finest and largest stock of fern for •dishes one ever had the pleasure of looking at were seen at this establish- ment this week. A walk through the greenhouses found the stock in good condition, especially the chrysanthe- mums, carnations and poinsettias. August Lange, wife and son greatly enjoyed their trip to Denver, Colorado Springs and other Colorado points. Mr. Lange was particularly interested in the native flora of the state and was one of the party who enjoyed the wild flower excursion of the Colorado Mid- land Railway which we illustrate on page 191, when everybody on the trip gathered their arms full of columbine, the state flower. Tim Matchen says that the carna- tion planting at the Peter Reinberg greenhouses on the farm has been com- pleted and that he is now filling orders for surplus stock. The cut of Ameri- can Beauty, Killarney and other roses that is received at the store is large and of good r4uality. Joe Welsh, one of the employes, is devoting his time to painting the interior of the store. Otto W. Frese, the hustling manager of the Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation store, says "business has been as good as could be expected under the ¥ Our Killarneys are the Best in the MARKET CURRENT PRICE LIST-SUBJECT BEAUTIES Perdoz Extra Select $2 50 36-inch stem 2 00 aO-inch stem 1 60 24-inch stem 1 26 20-inch stem 1 00 16-inch stem '. 76 12-lnch stem 50 Per 100 KlUaraey, select $ $ 4 00 medium $ 2 00 to 3 00 White KlUarney, select 4 00 medium 2 00 to 3 00 TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Per 100 Richmond, select 4 00 medium 2 00 to 3 00 Carnations, fancy 3 00 good 2 00 Easter Lilies, medium 10 00 long 12 00 Valley 3 OOto 4 00 Ferns 1 60 Sprengeri and Asparagus Iprays 60 All Green Goods at market rates. ROSES, our selection, - $3.00 per 100 WIETOR BROS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. 204 The American Florist. Aug. /p, Extra Fancy Beauties Fine Colored Buds on Good Stems with Luxuriant Foliage. PRICE LIST AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. Extra long stems $2 60 36 inch stems 2 26 30 inch stems 2 00 24 inch stt-ms 1 76 20 inch stems 1 50 16 inch stems 1 26 la inch stems 76c to 1 00 Short stems 50 Per 100 Richmond 1 KilUrney I Select $6 00 to $8 00 m^'mIVvS*'^ Medium 3 00 to 6 00 My Maryland | Mrs. Field J Per 100 ... 6 00 to 8 00 Bride (Medium 3 00 to 6 00 Uncle John I Select Ivory -,",.-■- I Select $6 00 to $ 8 00 '*"""■* ' Medium 3 00 to = "" 2,000,000 FEET OF Perle Roses, out selection Harrlsli Per doz., $1 60 Valley 3 Go to Adiantnm Asparagus, per bunch Ferns, per 1000 Asiers 1 00 to MODERN GLASS. 5 00 300 400 I 00 60 1 60 3 00 Peter Reinberg, 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. The Lampert Bros, of the Lampert Floral Co. of Xenia, O., passed thi-ough tlie city on August 14 enroute to Star Lake, Wis. Both were so impressed with the photographs of the Wietor- Sinner fishing party, which were shown them by John Sinner, that they decided to cast their lines for Annies in that body of water. Horace A. Deal, head gardener on the estate of Col. John Jacob Astor at Rhinebeck-on-Hudson, New York, is inspecting the parks and greenhouses of this city and vicinity. Mr. Deal is stopping with friends at 5021 Grand boulevard and would be pleased to make the acquaintance of gardeners in this vicinity. Theodore Vogel is showing his friends E. J. Reynolds and J. Georgeault of San Francisco, Calif., around the city this week. The visitors are practical florists and are so impressed with this city that they will remain if suitable employment can be found. As we go to press word has been re- ceived that August Poehlmann has been honored by the Society of Ameri- can Florists in being elected to the vice-presidency and that Chicago has been chosen for the convention city for 1912. H. H. Wenderoth, representing Nich- olas Wapler, New York, importer of china pots and jardinieres for minia- ture plants, is calling on the trade this week. He has made his headquarters at the Hotel Sherman. Henry Wietor and C. A. Alles have returned from a most enjoyable visit to Sheboygan, Port Washington and other Wisconsin cities.' • ' ~ r H. A. Fisher of Kalamazoo, Mich., Wras in the city this week buying a stock of supplies for the H. A. Fisher Go.'s new store. . Miss Marie Olmert has returned from a' two weeks' vacation and is again attending her duties at the Chas. W. McKellar store. Henry Prappas, who formerly con- ducted a flower booth in the Fair, is back from a two months' outing in Omaha, Neb. Bassett & Washburn's store has been redecorated and presents a very pleas- ing appearance in its new coat of white paint. John Horstman, of the Bassett & Wasliburn force, and Miss Wolff will be married Saturday, August 19. Henry Weis, of the J. A. Budlong force, is spending his vacation fishing in Wisconsin lakes. L. Hoeckner and George Pandel spent a few days in Indianapolis last week. Arthur Lloyd Vaughan and family are visiting at Corey Lake, Mich. Visitors : James S. Wilson and wife, Des Moines, la.; Ellsperman, Evansville, Ind.; A. D. King, Mattoon. 111. Chicago to Baltimore. The Presidents' Special left the Polk street station at 11 :30 Sunday night, August 13, on the Monon Railroad, with a merry party bound for the con- vention at Baltimore. Among those on the train were W. N. Rudd, Miss Margaret Rudd, George Asmus and wife, C. W. McKellar and wife, John Zech, H. E. Philpott, A. T. Pyfer, Mi- chael Fink, Ed Amerpohl, Janesville, Wis.; Mathias H. Mann, P. Olsem, Jo- liet; H. S. Garland, Des Plaines; J. C. Curran, Mrs. E. M. Bullock, and Miss Marian Bullock, Elkhart, Ind.; W. W^olf, Wm. Mailander, Morton Grove; M. Barker and Chas. Thurn. At In- dianapolis the party was joined by Irwin Bertermann and wife and daugh- ter Elizabeth, and was further aug- mented at Cincinnati by those who had proceeded to that city to complete the journey with the Chicago party. This delegation included C. E. Critchell, Al Heckman, Jr., William Schuman, A. J. Horning and R. C. Witterstaetter of Cincinnati, E. H. Cushman. wife and daughter, Sylvanja, O.; H. B. Dorner, Theodore Dorner, Lafayette, Ind.; J. A. Evans, Richmond, Ind.; Warren G. Matthews, H. M. Altick, Dayton, O.; Jacob Schulz, August R. Baumer, Louis- ville, Ky., and Harry Papworth, New Orleans, La. St. Louis. BUSINESS nuix. The weather has been very warm and sultry, and there i.s but little doing among either the wholesalers or retail- ers. The stock is coming in rapidly and there is but little demand, with prices at the buyer's option. Carna- tions are improving, some very good Enchantress being seen. American Beauty roses are plentiful. Smilax is still very scarce. NOTES. A delegation of 15 went from here to attend the S. A. P. convention at Baltimore. F. H. Weber, state vice- president, has worked indefatigably to obtain a good representation from this city. M. M. Ayres Floral Co. has been making extensive alterations and im- provements in the store. They have constructed an entirely new workshop and installed an ice plant. Adolph Ahner states that his violets, of which he expects to have three houses, have been much benefited by the recent rains. The store room and dwelling being built by C. C. Sanders coUasped and fell in, killing one and injuring several of the workmen. Robert J. Windier is having good trade; he always has a fine supply of cut flowers and floral novelties. The Kelley Floral Co. is painting their greenhouses and getting ready for fall trade. The Retailers' Association met Mon- day, August 14. W. F. igii. The American Florist. 205 WE ▼ ▼ witl ARE NOW READY with the Stock From 60 Growers To Fill Your Cut Flower and Plant Orders Write or Phone Randolph 5449 PRICE LIST American Beauties. Perdo/. Extra long $2 50 2t-30-inch 2 00 ISlSinch 1 51) 12 inch .. 1 0(1 SliDrt stems per 100 $4 00 to 6 00 Kaiserin, Riiea Reid, Maryland. Per 100 Extra loDK select $8 00 Good medium length $5 00tD 6 00 Goodshort 2t0to 3 00 Kiliarney, Rictimond, White Kiliarney and Perles. per loo Extralone $8 00 Good medium lensth $4 ro to 6 00 Goodshort length ... 2 OJ to 3 00 Carnations. per ico $2 00 100 Extra fancy .. Good outdoor Per IOt HARRISII $1000 Aaratum 10 00 Rubrum 4 00 Daisies, Shasta 100 Lily of the Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Gladioli, (ancy 4 00to (,00 Common 2 OJ to 4 00 Asters, Fancy 4 00 • Short ISOto 2 GO Adiantum 10 Asoaragiis Sprays 3 00 Strings ^each.60c Spiengefi 2 00 Ferns per 1000. $1 50 Galax. Green and Bronze. per 1000. 125 Smllaz perdoz..$l 00 to 2 00 The Chicago Flower Growers' Association OTTO W. FRESE, General Manager 176 N. Michigan Ave., CHICAGO See Plant Advertisement on Page 22i, This Issue. Cincinnati. , A LARGE SUPPLY. During thi.s and last week the mar- liet has been long on every line. Com- bined with the large crop of early as- ters has been a continued steady supply of gladioli and a crop of splendid roses. The early aster crop is at an end, the mid-season ones have about run their course and the large Semple's Branch- ing are coming in. The choice and good ones find little trouble in finding buyers while the poor move by the way of the ashbarrel. In gladioli, too, the large choice ones sell fairly well while the small ones, practically all of them are of good quaity, move slowly. In roses a heav.v crop of Mrs. Taft, Ivory. Brides and Bridesmaid is on. American Beauties, too, are in good supply. The quality of all the roses is everything that could be desired by the most exacting buyers at this time of the year. Easter lilies are in good supply and prove good stock. Snap- dragons are also among the offerings. The green goods market is generally ample. Now and then bunch Asparagus plumosus runs short but heavy strings are being used in its place. NOTES. The delegation which left this city for the convention at Baltimore in- cluded the local bowling team, C. E. Critchell (captain), Al. Heckman, Al. Horning, Wm. Schumann and R. C. Witterstaetter, accompanied by Harry Papsworth of New Orleans, H, B. Dorner of Urbana, 111., John A. Evans of Richmond, Ind., and Matthews, the Dayton, O., florist. Mr. Matthews' con- vention card reads as follows : "After paying the taxes, street paving and sewer assessments, repairing and paint- ing the houses, paying interest on bor- rowed money, partly paying the whole- sale florist, and having enougli money left to buy a railroad ticket, my wife said I could go to the convention. We Can Supply You at all times with a good grade of Roses, Carnations, Gladiolus, Asters, Daisies, Valley, Lilies, Greens AND EVKRYTHING IN All orders are given prompt attention and shipped out at the earliest possible moment. Chicago Carnation Co., A. T. PYFER. Manager. 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Headquarters for ORCHIDS and all Fancy Stock CHAS. W. IVlcKELLAR, 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. I AM HERE." The special car joined the one from Chicago at Ivorydale Junction. T. W. Hardesty & Co.'s store, since the new ice box has been installed and the store enlarged and decorated, pre- sents a pretty roomy appearance and I the Snows. at the same time gives the hustling sales force more room in which to work. On Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. Adrian, Mrs. Wm. Murphy and daugh- ters and Mrs. Thos. Windram left for H. 206 The American Florist. Aug. ig, GET BUSY! Order Your CUT FLOWERS of Us. We are receiving such a large supply of good roses, carnations, lilies, asters, gladiolus and other seasonable stock that we can properly fill each and every order. We are in a better position than ever with the stock from our new growers that we have just added to our list to fill the wants of both our local and out-of-town customers. If you are not one of our satisfied customers, give us a trial order and we will show you how pleasant and profitable it is to deal with the old reliable firm of Wholesale Florists, Long Distance Phone Central 3284. 162 NORTH WABASH AVE. CHICAGO. San Francisco. BUSI>fESS QUIET. Business for the last few days has been very quiet, due largely to the great number of jieople \vho are out of town. An improvement of this con- dition is not loolced for until about the middle part of next month. Selected flowers in the market are very scarce, as many growers are throwing out their old stock and are now replanting for the coming season. Asters are cheap and plentiful: the same also applies to sweet peas, and in fact to all outside flowers.' XOTES. The Pacific Coast Horticultural Soci- ety lield its regular monthly meeting last Saturday evening, and was largely attended by growers and local florists. Many matters of great importance were transacted. The society at this ses- sion placed itself on record as favoring the .Sunday noon-time closing of all re- tail stores in this city. Through the efforts of this organization and several of its active officers, the closing of all flower shops will go into effect begin- ning Sunday. August 1.3. J. A. Carbone. one of the best known orchid growers on the coast, is bring- ing into the market some fine speci- mens of th^ Cattleya Gaskelliana. His house of thest? orchids first started blooming the early part of May and only reached its height the latter part of July. From all appearances there will be an abundance of flowers ob- tained from this house as late as the month of October. Dan MacRorie and a number of other enthusiastic members are working over- time these days obtaining new mem- bers for the Society of American Flor- ists. From the looks of things, their efforts in this direction are being met with great success. S. R. Lundy. Pacific Coast traveling man of the A. L. Randall Co. of Chi- cago, returned to the city a few days ago. Mr. Lundy is opening up new ter. ritory on the coast for his firm and is meeting with well deserved success. A very enjoyable dinner party was given by Frank D. Pelicano last week to a number of his florist friends. Many interesting remarks and vocal selections were given by those attend- ing. Golden G.\te. Growers. Attention f Why not sell your own stock ? We have the rtnest location in the Chicago market and space enough to accommodate several growers selling their own stock. PERCY JONES 56 East Randolph St., CHICAGO Buffalo. STOCK NONE TOO PLENTIFUL. Summer quiet still prevails, with stock none too plentiful. Gladioli and lilies seem to be the only good stock from outdoors, as asters are very in- ferior. Roses for this season are good, but the demand is limited. Vacations are very much in evidence; many em- ployes from all the stores are enjoy- ing their long-Iooked-for pleasure. notes. The rumor of a wedding that savored of "vinegar" ended in sweetness and a I reality; Miss G. J. Sauer, who less than a ye.ar ago opened a store on upper Main street for herself, not only was successful in the store but has con- vinced another that she can run two things, a store and a home. Miss Sauer was married to Gregor Schiebel on August 7 and after a snort wedding trip will be at home at 27 East Utica sti-eet. The craft congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Schiebel. The contingent for Baltimore is rath- er good considering the work the ma- jority have laid out for the summer. The advance guard went on Sunday, j namely, Ex-President and Treasurer I W. F. Kasting, State Vice-President S. A. Anderson and W. J. Palmer. They were followed by L. H. Neubeck, Chas. .Sandiford, Jos. Streit, David Scott and George McClure, Sr. S. A. Anderson has taken out his old mill window with the docks and fishes which blocked Main street for two weeks, and has started in to re- decorate the whole store completely, changing the color in both wood and wall decorations. W. A. Adams, wife and daughter have returned from a trip to Port Maitland on the Canadian shore. J. Benson Stafford's rural window was a decided up town attraction and very artistic. W. J. Palmer & Son's two stores still have very attractive summer windows. E. A. Stephan and wife are on a motor trip. Bison. Clinton, N. Y. — Kilbourn & Williams, the Elm street florists, are building a new greenhouse ,"0x].')0 feet which will be devoted to the culture of asparagus. jgir. The American Florist. aoT Cut Flowers | E. H. HUNT FOR ALL OCCASIONS. TLORISTS* SUPPLIES TOO. -SEND FOR PRICE LIST. 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO KENNICOTT BROS. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS (63-165 N. Wabash Ave £*^V\\r*s^t%t\ I. D. Phone Central 466. V»illl*CiyU Wt will have SuFthliiE Id tha Una of CUT FLOWERS and GREENS that yon may want If aoybody has It, at Cbicaeo market pricesoo day of sblpmeat. HOERfiER fiROS. Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers, Telephone Randolph 2758. Greenhouses DES PLAINES, ILL. Store. 162 N. Wabash Avenue HICAGO DaveDport, la. Business the iiast week has been about as dull as is ever experienced, absolutely nothing doing, with the ex- ception of an occasional funeral order. Roses are coming in more plenti- fully, but are still of poor quality. •Carnations are finding their way to the market, but being the first cut are short of stem and small. Asters are plentiful, and some very fine ones are being shown. Gladioli and cosmos are also in, as ari? tuberoses, and pros- pects are brighter now for outdoor blobms, as we have had plenty of rain within the past two weeks, five inches having fallen the past week. FLORISTS' AXXUAL PICNIC. The annual picnic was held at the summer home of W'm. Knees on the banks of the Kock River, August 3, and was a day of pleasure, one of the best the club has ever held. The trip was made in autos kindly furnished by Ludwig Stapp and Otto Boehni, some 70 being in attendance. Dinner was served in the line large dining room of Mr. Knee's bungalow, everything having been prepared by a chef hired for the purpose, thus giving the ladies a day of rest also. After dinner came the baseball game and a great game it was until the rain put a stop to what would no doubt have been a great vic- tory. Dancing kept the crowd in good humor and a ga.soline launch and two rowboats gave the ladies and children the time of their lives, and games of all kinds were indulged in. Mr. and Mrs. Knees were everywhere seeing that everyone enjoyed themselves, and they received the hearts' thanks of everyone fortunate enough to be their guests on that day. NOTES. Everyone at the picnic missed smil- ing, good-natured Uncle John Temple. Uncle John being at St. Luke's Hos- pital, Davenport, having undergone a serious operation August 1. Mr. Tem- ple is resting easy, but the danger point is not over yet, but hopes are entertained for his recovery. Ewoldt Bros, have broken ground for a modern Iiouse 28x100 fee.t, Mon- inger type, which when completed will give them the third largest cut flower J.a BUDLONG 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS „--^ - .p A Specialty bnUWbn Ur LC.ANLINGCO. THB LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. Roses. Chicago Aue. 16. Beauty, specials 30in Per doz. 2 50 2 00 24-in 1 50 18to20-ln ... Short stem Killaroey 1 00® 1 25 Per 100 ... 3 000 6 00 ... 2 ooai s 00 ... 2 00@ 8 00 Richmond Piince de Bulgarie ... 2 00® 8 CO ...4 oueiooo ... 2 no® 6 00 ... 2 00@ 8 00 ... 2 OOS 8 00 Bride... . . . 2 OOffi S 00 ... 2 003) 8 00 Rhoa (?piH ... 2 005 8 00 ... 1 50® 3 00 .Asters Cattle Uaisie Oladio . ^ 1 OOe 5 00 jras per doz, s Shasta 4 Ooe'6 00 ....1 50® 2 00 lus i ... 2 00® 4 00 1 00<7 1 50 vauey: ■".:■".".".".::.::"■.. 200© 400 Adiantum Croweanum ..... \'X> Ferns perlOOO 1 50 Galax 1 25 75 piyiQQQiia '^trintr fiaC h 60 Smilax .._ oerdoz. 2 00 Sprengeri. Plumosus Sprays ... 3 OOffi 4 CO establishment in Davenport. They will also build a new brick chimney. Everything at the Davis plant at Bettendorf is on the rush, a good- sized army of men are busy on the $60,000 plant, rushing it along in great style. R. M. C. Rohlffs, proprietor of the Alta Vista Nurseries, is sick, having been unable to attend to business for the last month. C. O. E. Boehm, superintendent of Davejiport parks, is on the sick list, having injured himself lifting at one of the parks. Wm. Goos has finished his new house, 17x100 feet, and is busy hous- ing carnations. Carnation planting is at its height. Plants lifting well, owing to recent heavy rains. T. E. Mention tHeAmerican Florist when wntmg WIETOR BROS. Whojesale^ Cut FlOWerS AU telegraph and telephoDc orders ffiven prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing A. L Randall Co. 66 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO. L. D. Phone Central 1496. Private Exchange All Departments. It you do not receive our price list regularly send for it. Mention the American Florist when writing Zech&IVIann Wholesale Florists Room 218, 162 N. Wahash Ave. CHICAGO Telephone, Central 32S4. Mention the American Florist when writing W. P. KVLE JOSEPH FOBRST£R Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CtllCAGO Long Distance Phone. Randolph 3619. "The Busiest House in Cliicago." J.B.DEAMUDCO. 160 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Long Distance Phone, Central 3155. John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICA60 ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. 208 The American Florist. Avg. '9, Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Cat Strings, 8 feet long, 50c each. Pink Killarney, Rose Plants Own Root 5tock, Send for Prices. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. WELCH BROTHERS, 226 Devonsblre St., BOSTON, MASS. Acacia Pubescens, American Beauty, Valley, Carnations, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and other seasonable stock. WM C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Both L. D. Phones. ST. LOUIS, MO. Supplies and Everything in Season always on hand GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER Wholeaale Florist, 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Cane Sticks 40c to 60c per 100 (Special price on 1000 lots ) 'MaStica" $1.35 per gal. (Special price on quaptity.) Boston. STOCK INCEEASING. There is a shutdown in trade this ■week. People have stopped dying and the cool east wind has recuperated many of the sick who were on the verge of crossing the bar. The condi- tion of the marl^ill «Oau^ Everythine in Cat Flowera. V'tA/ PERCY B. RIGBY. Treasurer. Everything in Supplies 9=^^ 0. Y.MelUs.Pres. Geo. W. Crawback, Mgr. Robert G. Wllson.Treas, Greater New York Florists' Ass'n. Wholesale CoRimisslon Florists and Dealers in Florists' Supplies. Telephones ieli [ Main. 1 62 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST 55 and 57 West 26th St., |\IF W YODK Telepbones: 7062-7063 Madison. I'^B- »» ■ vr !«.■«. Traendly £ Schenck, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, NEW YORK 131 a 133 WEST 28tb ST Phones: 798 and 799. WM. P. FORD. 45 West 28th St., NEW YORK. WHOLESALE FLCMIIST Phone: 5335 MadisonSq Consignments Of Cut Flowers SoUctted Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, be. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 34 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Consignments Solicited PHONES \ggg \ Madison Sq. Give OS a TrlaJ We can Please you. Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Wholesale Commissloo Florists. :B'cr:F'af.a.ijO 'ot. T. Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. WM. F. KASTING GO/ A. MOLTZ MAURICE L. GLASS A. MOLTZ & COMPANY, WHOLESALE FLORISTS 55-57 West 2 eth St., NEW YORK Telephone Madison Square 617 and 618. N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Cooran BldK.. 6th Ave. & W. 26th St,. New York Open for Cut Flowrer Sales at 5 o'clock Every MorcioB. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. FLOWERS SHIPPED BY P. J. SMITH, Are the best product of the beat eioners for the Nev» York market. Adiantum Croweanunf lold here exclnsiTely. 49 West 28tli St., NEW YORl Telepbope 1998 Madison Sqoare. Mention the American Florist when writing A.LY01NG&C0. Wholesale Florists Consignments Solicited Telephone. 3559 Madison Square. 54 West 28th St. NEW YORK. tfetifion the American Florist when r iting VlioMeHo¥crMM*KeU New York. Aug. 16. Per 100 Roses. Beauty. Bpecial S 00a20 Ou extra and fancy... 5 00© S OD No.l andNo. 2.... 50® 2 00 Bride. Bridesmaid, special. 3 OOW 5 00 extra and fancy 2 OOffi 3 CO No. land No. 2 503)100 Killarney. My Marylnd.spl 3 00® S 00 extra and fancy. 2 00® 3 00 No.l andNo. 2. 5n@ 1 00 Richmond 25@ 3 00 Carnations 750 2 00 .Asters ZOB 2 00 Cattleyas each, 35@ 75 Gardenias per do5. 50ffi2 00 Gladiolus 1 00a>2 50 Lilium Longiflorum 2 00® 5 00 Lily of the Valley 1 00® 3 00 Sweet Peas per doz.bcbs. 25@ 50 Buffalo, .lug. 16. Roses. Beauty, special 20 " " fanc> 15 extra 10 No.l 8 No. 2 2 Bride. Maid. Killarney 2 Killarney, White and Pink. 2 Carnations 1 Asters Gladiolus 3 Lilium Longiflorum 10 Lily of the Valley 3 Sweet Peas Adiantum Croweanum Asparagus, per bunch. 35® 50 .Asparagus Sprengeri.. 35® 50 Asparagus Str Ferns per lOOO $1 50 Galax, bronze per 1000 I 50 green per 1000, 1 50 Smilax Per 100 00ffi25 00 00020 00 C0ai2 00 00@I0 00 0C@ 3 00 00@ 6 03 00® S 00 00® 2 OO 50f7 2 CO 00® 6 00 00@12 00 00® 4 00 40® 50 75® 1 50 50® 60 15 00 WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Wholesale Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 Wllloaghby Street, Tel. 4591 Main. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the Ainericnn Florist ichen icritina Charles H. Tolly MADISON, NEW JERSEY Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemnm Novelties my .specialty. Mention the American Florist when writing Moore, Hentz & Nash, WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 65 and 57 W«sl 26«h Str**t, NEW YOBK. TaUphone No. 756 Madiion Saaart, Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION Amerioan Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28tli St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 220 1 Madison Squar* Mention the American Florist when writing Walter F.Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephones: 3532 and 3533 Madison Sa, 131 & 133 West 2Blh St., NEW YORKi Mention the American Florist when writins KESSLER BROS. 113 W. 28tli St NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Pbone 2336 Maaison. Shipments EverTwliere Prompt and satisfactory. Condgnments soUdtad M. C. rORD Successor to FORD BROS. "shSM*" FRESH FLOWERS. 121 West 28tli St., NEW YORK Telephone 3870-3871 Madison Sonare Mention the American Florist when writinif 212 The American Florist. Aug. ig. r ^1 ^(L\m\^>^Wf White Tag Envelopes 11 For Florins Handy when Enclosing Customer's Card lively Printed with Crest .lecial Design they have a Distinct Advertising Value ClimKVll^AWUUt AS<>m]KMru NEW YORK ■I'm-: TAii MAKEHS PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO ST. LOUIS » m The Tallest Trees, AUSTRALIA'S RECORD IN HEIGUT. Not only does Australia dispute the claim of California to the possession of the highest trees in the world, but W. K. Harris writes an article in the "Lone Hand" with the object of show- ing that Australia has trees over 100 feet higher than the celebrated Cali- fornia "big trees." Probably the majority of Australians are not aware (says the writer) that they can lay claim to possessing, in their eucalypti forests, not only the tallest trees, but the best hardwoods in the whole world. These eucalypti trees possess many excellent qualities. Their timber is of great durability, strength and toughness. The eucalyptus is a genus of the tree of the natural order Myrtacese mostly, if not all, indigenous to Australia and Tasmania. Australia has 400 species of the eucalyptus; or, as it is more popularly known, the "Gum-tree." Its value has been ascribed to its antiseptic odors, and to its rapid growtli (which sometimes exceeds 10 feet per annum), and the consequent drainage of the soil through the enormous transpiration from the root surface. The ■ tallest species we have (E. amygdalina) is to be found principally in Victoria. This species is a tree with tall white stem, smooth as a marble column, and generally without branches for 90 to 100 feet from the ground. It is singularly beautiful when seen in groves; for these have all the appear- ance of lofty pillared cathedrals. The average height is a little less than 300 feet. The southeastern division of Vic- toria (Gippsland) has put forth the greatest claims to possessing the tall- est giants. In this district a great number of trees measuring 300 feet have been found, while specimens of 400 feet are not uncommon, and In- George CotsonasSt Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers JD all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Da^^eri Ferns. Bronze and Green Galax, Holly, Leucothoe Sprays. Princess Pine, Etc.. Delivered to all parts of United States and Canad» 127W. 28thSt., bet.6th&7tliAves., Uaw Ynrk Telephone 1202 Madison Square. '">'' '^** Green Galax Fresh Stock. New Crop. 40c per lOOO. Will ship in anv iiuantity. Let us have a trial order. Special prices on large quantities. Geo. M. Autrey & Son, Harvard, N.C. dividuals of over 400 feet are not rare. Baron Mueller, formerly Government botanist of Victoria, is stated to have said that gum-trees attain a height of .500 feet, but the tallest tree even the Baron ever measured was a prostrate one on the Blacks' Spur, te-n miles from Healesville, totalling 480 feet. This tree was 81 feet in girth near the root. Another, found in the same lo- cality, was 415 feet high, with a cir- cumference of CO feet at the base of the stem. Mueller refers to this species as "the highest tree in the globe, sur- passing the famous California sequoia and Wellington pines." In 1880 G. W. Robinson, civil engineer, of Ber- wick, in a journey from Gippsland to Mount Baw, measured a tree 471 feet high. The height of this specimen had previously been estimated at not less than 500 feet. — Journal of Horticul- ture. We Are Now Booking Orders for Southern Wild Smilax Shipment commencing Sept. 1st. Natural and 1Mr<^QGE*G Perpetuated Sheet IVlV-f OOHiO E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. SCPTEIWIBER XHK FIRST We will resume shipments of SouthernWild Smilax Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Ever) thing in southern Evei greens. EVERGKEEN, ALA. IHoss and Peat For Sale in lots of One Bale to a Car Load. For prices, etc. write Van Nate & Bahr, ^«!j"'n?"*' igii. The American Florist. 213 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Chicago. Established In 1857. 'm^ 739 Buckingham Place, L. D. Fbooe Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITT Mention the American Florist when 'Writino Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" t andS Gr.*ene Ave. and 339 to 347 Greene Ave. Greenhouses: Short Hills, N.J. Deliveries in «W YORK. LONG ISLAND and NEW JXKSXT. Mention the Aine 'ican Florist when writing HBW'YORI ^THTd 2094 Broadway, cor. 72nd St. We carry the highest grade ol Cut Flowers, and are adjacent to the Theatrical and Steamship Districts. References or cash with orders from unknown parties. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffilo, Niagara Falls, Lockport. S.A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail. Telephone and Teletrraph orderi filled promptly wlib the choicest stock. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. '/m- *^^p;Jcirt^ 2654 Broadway; Tel.,Riverside8730. Will carefully execute and deliver orders in any part of Nev» York and to out-Eoing steamships. Mention the American Florist when writint, New York and Washington, D.C. J. H. Small Bi Sons FLORISTS New York: 1163 Broadway and Waldorf-Astoria. Washington, D.C: Cor. 14th and G Sts. tieniion the American Florist when toritinsi Indianapolis, Ind. BerterffianoBros.Co. FLORISTS Washington D. C. I4th and H Street Also 1601 Madison Afi. Baltimore* Md. J. DAN BLACKISTONB John Cook Florist 318 N. Charles St., ] I Baltimore, Md. Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. .241 Massachiisetto At* FROII ?JEW YOKK EXCEPT AS NOTED. August 20. FROM MONTREAL. Sicilian, Allan. AuETUst 22, Pottsdam. Holl.-Amer., 10 a. m., Hoboken Pier, Kronprinzessin Cecilie, No. Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m., Hoboken Pier. FROM BOSTON, Franconia, Cunard, East Eos- ton Pier. FROM PHILADELPHIA. Grat Waldersee, Ham.-Amer., 11 a. m. August 23. Mauretauia. Cunard. Piers 54 and 56. North River. FROM BALTIMORE. Neokar, No. Ger. Lloyd. Pier, 9 Locust Point. August 24. Baltic. White Star. 12 ucou. Piers 59 and 60, North River. Pennsylvania, Ham.-Amer., 10 a. m., Hoboken Pier. La Touraine. French, 10 a. m., Pier 57. North River. August 25. FROM MONTREAL. Corsican, Allan. FROM QUEBEC. Empress ot Ireland, Can, Pac., 3 p. m. August 26. C'aronia, Cunard, Piers 5-1 and 56, North River. Majestic, White Star, 12 noon, Piers 69 and 60, North River, Finland, Red Star, 10 a. m.. Pier 61, North River. St. Paul, Amer., 9:30 a. m.. Pier 62, North River, Furnessia, Anchor, 10 a, m.. Pier 64, North River. Koenlg Albert, No. Ger. Lloyd. II a. m., Ho- boken Pier. FROM MONTREAL, Ionian. Allan. FROM MONTREAL, Teutonic, White Star- Dom., Jayllght, New York. EstabUahed 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress. DARDSFLOR. St. Paul. Minn. Holm & OlsoD, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Larirest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are ^live night and day. Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM L. ROCK Flower Co. Will carefully execute orders for Kansas City, and any town in Missouri, Kansas or Oklahoma Montreal. AH orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beanties, Orchids and Valley always on hand Omaha, Neb. fless & Swoboda FLORISTS, \kK PTimirm St telefhones «L> rornvm 31. laoi andi lass Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street. 214 The American Florist. Aui J9> DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in oiher cities by the firms below, the leading Retailers in the cities indicated,^ on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Young & Nugent TeletAone 2065-2066 Madison Square. 42 West 28th Street. To out-of town florists umAr Vi^OV We are in the Heart of W1!jW lUKfl And eive special attention to steamer and Theater orders. Prompt deliveries and best Block in the market, ferre Haute, Ind. lohn G. Heinl & Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247. We are In position to fill promptly all mail, •lepbone, telegraph and cable orders with best 4«islity stock in season. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Boston, Mass. 'Pcnn, The Telegraph Florist" Telegraph us and we will reciprocate, Wi cover all points in New England, 43 BROMFIELD STREET. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST so KEARNEY STREET. Floral Company ! Denver, Colo. Orders for cut flowers and designs solicited for delivery in any part of Texas. M^ashington, D. C. 6E0. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506. Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 ^t. Paul, Minn. L. L MAY & CO. Order your flowers for delivery in this section from the lEADINe FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. Kansas City, Mo. Qeo, M, Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. 1122Grand Ave, vVill fill all orders for Cut KiiiMt Citv and Flowers, Funeral Designs, I, ■ I?.. .: Wedding and Blrtliday Gilts PleiSant Hill, Mo. that may be entrusted to tbem St. Louis, Mo. Write, Wire or Pbone Tour Orders to 1406 Olive Street, Rtgnlar discount allowed on all orders, either Plants or Cut Flowers, Phones Bell, Main 2306; Klnloch Central 4981 Louisville, Ky. JACOB SCHULZ, 550 So. Fourth Avenue. yhc Park 1643 Broadway rlOral CO. J. A. VALENTINE, President. Philadelphia. Robert Kilt, 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orders. Dayton, O. Matthews, FLORISTS 16 W. 3rd Street. Flowers in any arrangement for all occasions, for Dayton and vicinity. Long dis. Phones. THE J. M. 6ASSER COMPANY, (g[Li^i(L^(?a[D)p,®i Euclid Avenue We Cover All Points in Ohio. Florist- BOSTOS" Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. 212 ruth Ave. No. LEADING FLORISTS NASHVOLE. TENN. New York. MYFR Fl RRKT 609-611 Madison Ave ■niLn, rLUniOli Phone5297 Plaza New York. Established twit* David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway i662.'i5?3''co?Jmbus. CJioJce Gut Flowef: Bfsr.fiore iheA/menoart. fXoiis^ vane* nortiMo.i. SAN FRANCISCO Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders- from out-of-town florists. New York City. Franl[ Valentine WHOLESALE AND RETAK FLORIST Also Manufacturer of ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS^ 158 EAST llOTH STREET: Bet, 3rd and Lexington Aves. Tel, 5633 Harlem. Mention the American Florist when writint Cincinnati, O. JULIUS BAER, 138-140 E. Fourth Sk long Distance 'Phone. Mention the American Florist when writini IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone 6404 Madison So. 1 2 West 33d St. Our Motto -THE GOLDEN RULE. Mention the American Florist when wriit)^i» Orders will be carefully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale nnd Retail norlst of GRAND KAPntS mention the American Florist when writing Poughkeepsle, N. Y. "The Saltford Flower Shop" Vassar College and Bennett School. Rockford, 111. H.W. Buckbee Colorado Springs, Colo. PRANK F. CRUMP, Wholesale and Retail Florist. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH a SONS. Will fill your for DesiffOB and Cut Flowers in Mlcfaifao igii. The American Florist, 215 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below.the Leading Retailers in the cities indlcare(> on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders, Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons , Corner Miami and 6ratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cat Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. CUDE BROS.Ca FLORISTS 1214 F ST NW WA3HIN17TONOG. WASHINGTON D. C. Gude's Pittsburg, Pa. i W. SMITH CO. KEENANBUDG. Lareest Floral Establishment In America Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice DANIELS ^ FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" St. Louis, Mo. The Most Central I/)cation in City. F. H. WEBER Boyle and Maryland Aves. CUT FLOWERS AND PLANTS. ehonas: Bell. Llndell 2153; Kinloch. Delmar 768 Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Helnl) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones. 527. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders. Boston, Mass. Send flower orders (or delivery In Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN. Inc., 124 TMMONT ST. Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., TLORISTS. Phones: Home 1388. Cumb. Main 1388 A. 634 Fourth Avenue. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We s&iicit teleeraph orders. Regular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. Stention the American Florist when writing Chicago. GANGER & GORiHLEY 187 N. State St. HIGH GRADE OF FLOWERS. Phones I Central 5196 I 2190 .\\\ orders are very carefully executed. Alexandria, Va. David Q. Qrillbortzer Bell Phone 281. All orders receive prompt attention City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres. 11 N. Pearl St. Alexandria, Va.— D. G. Grlllbortzer. AndersoD. S. C. — The Anderson Floral Co. Atlanta. Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co.. 41 Peachtree. Baltimore. Md. — John Cook. Boston — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston — Hoffman, 59-61 Mass. Ave. Boston— Penu. the Florist. 43 Bromflcld St. Broolilyu. N. Y. — Chas. Abrams. Brooklyn, N. Y.— J. V. Phillips. 272 Fulton St. Brooklyn. N. Y. — "Wilson." 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo. N. Y.— S. A. Anderson. 440 Main. Buffalo. N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son. 304 Main. Cedar Rapids. la. — J. E. Lapes. Chicago — Ganger & Gormley. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St.. Chicago. Gticago.— Geo. Wittbold Co.. 737 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati — Julius Baer, 138 E. Fourth St. Cleveland, O. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Frank F. Crump. Dallas. Tex. — Texas Seed and Floral Co. Dayton, 0.— Matthews. 16 W. 3rd St. Denver, Colo. — Daniels & Fisher. Denver. Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Detroit. Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Grand Hapids. Mich.— Ell Cross. 25 Monroe. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co.. 241 Mass St. Kansas City— Geo. M. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. London; Eng.— Wills & Segar. Los Angeles. Calif.— O. C. Saakes. Los Angeles, Calif.. Wolfsklll Bros, and Mor- ris Goldenson. Louisville. Ky.— M. D. Reimers, 223 S. 4th Ave. Louisville, Ky.— Jacob Schulz. 550 S. 4tlJ Ave. Louisville. Ky.— F. Walker & Co.. 634 4th Ave. Milwaukee — C. C. PoUworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville. Tenn. — Geny Bros. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York— D. Clark's Sons. 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's. 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Hartman's Rosary. 2654 B'way. New York — Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — Malandre Bros., 2094 Broadway. New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York— J. H. Small & Sons. 1153 B'way. New York— Frank Valentine. 158 B. 110th. New York — Young and Nugent. Omaha. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. Farnum St, Philadelphia— Robert Kift. 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg. Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Poughkeepsle. N. Y. — The Saltford Flower Shop. San Francisco- J. B. Boland. 60 Kearney St. Rochester. N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons. Rockford, 111. — H. W. Buckbee. St. Louis— Young's, 1406 Olive St. St. Paul. Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.- L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldoechl. Terre Haute. Ind. — J. G. Helnl & Son. Toledo. O. — Mrs. J. D. Freeman. Toronto. Can. — Dunlop's 96 Yonge St. Washington — Blacklstone, 14th and H. Sts. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn, Ave. and L. Wash'Lgton — Gude Bros. Washington— Geo. 0. Shaffer. 14th and I Sts. Alexander McConnell, 611 Fifth Ave., cor. 49th Street. NEW YORK CITY. TTELEGRAPH Orders forwarded to * any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls: 487 and 488 38th St. Cable address: Alexconnell, Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when wnSJsny Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORISTS AND DECORATORS High Class Design Work Delivered Anywhere in Soutiiern Calilornia on Telegraph or Mail Orders. 2 IS Weft Fourth Street, Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Telegraph Associatioi. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders lor desisns and cut flowers in NORTHERN OHIO. Washington, D. G Geo. e. ShaHer, n 3 FLORIST ^ u. Phone 2416 Main i4Ui & Eye Sts.. N. W Write. Telegraph or Telephone' Albany, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered In Albany and Vldnltf ob Telegraphic Order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET. Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most rtliabl. florist Only the Best 8e Yonse Street. W* deliver anywhere in Canada and siarante* safe arrival. Dunlop's Milwaukee, Wis. C.C. PoUworth Co. WlU take proper W'ie*»j^riei»* are of your or ders In ~» •o*»».»*»»*n 216 The American Florist. Aug. ig, The Seed Trade. Amrrtoan Seed Trade Aaaodallon. Leonard H. Vaughan. Chicago. President: Marshall H Durvea. New York. First Vice- President: Edgar Greeory. Marblehead. Mass.. Second Vice President; C. E Ken- del, Cleveland O.. Secretary and Treasurer, Next annual convention. June. 1912. XoRTHERX New York reports fine outlook for cucumber seed. Ax English seed house recently put in a Russian nobleman's golf links to the tune of 3.000 pounds sterling, in- cluding seeding. Hempstead. X. Y.— The cabbage seed crop of 1911 on Long Island is reported bv Francis Brill as very short, more so than ever before. Chicago. — Prices on the Board of Trade, August IT, for grass seed, were noted as follows: Timothy, ,$12 to $14 per 100 pound.'. Onion set prices have stiffened about ten cents per bushel for spot on account of many outside buy- ers forcing trades. JULICS LoEWiTH, American repre- sentative of Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, states that the conditions for harvesting the German natural grass seeds is very satisfactory and the seed is of heavy weight and bright color. The prices will be lower than last season. March Brent or Florin grass. S. German and Rhode Island Bent grass, which will be harvested in August and September, was injured by the hot weather during July and Au- gust, and the stock will be small and the prices high. A. LE COQ & Co. of Darmstadt re- ports that the stock of last year's crimson clover is reduced to a mini- mum and small quantities of low qual- ity are taken at exorbitant prices. It looks as if this year's crop would be small for late frosts and mice did great damage and many fields had to be re- sowed, and the scarcity of green fodder compelled farmers to cut crimson clover for feeding. The crop of spring vetch is poor in quality, there being no first class seed, the bulk being of middling quality. Of winter vetch the crop was exceptionally light and all seeds have been bought from producers at advanced prices; low and inferior grades are offered but should be re- .iected on account of the large per- centage of cockle they contain. Orchard-grass in New Zealand is a very short crop. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. Californlan Seed Crops. The Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co., Hol- lister, Calif., reports conditions of Cali- fornia seed crops August S as follows : Onion very good here, but injured by the excessive heat in some sections. Salsify, we have a good crop. Sweet peas, mixed about one-half crop and named varieties also short. Radish, a little short. Lettuce, a good crop. Carrot and parsley, very short. Parsnip, not over fifty per cent of normal crop. Nebraska Seed Crops. Valley, August 5. — The corn and vine crops in this locality are in pretty bad shape. With a good soaking rain we could hope for a fair crop of field corn and most vines. Sweet corn, early sweet corn in particular, is very poor in Nebraska and other states from which we have received reports. There is reported to be a fair crop of muskmelons in Colorado but badly in need of rain. It is hard to predict at the present time just what we can ex- pect in crops. The corn looks good, good stand, etc., but does not seem to be able to make ears on account of the continued dry weather. C. H. C. Waterloo, August 5. — We cannot make a close estimate on crops that stand greatly in need of rain. There are many fields that will produce lit- tle or nothing unless there are plenti- ful rains soon, although still in con- dition to return fair yields if the drought is well broken. We have crops in other districts that are in better shape, while a limited acreage in still other places is already too far gone for recovery. We seem to be in pretty good shape on cucumbers, fair on muskmelons and watermelons, but with prospects of some shortages on squash and pumpkin. C. P. C. SAN JOSE, CALIF. French See'd Crops. Having just returned from a trip through the United States, Mr. Davy, of Arpajon, France, desires to express his thanks to the many friends whom he visited for the cordial reception ac- corded him and reports the conditions of vegetable seed crops as follows, July 27: Last autumn and winter the heavy fall of rain prevented the early plant- ing of the biennials such as carrot, leek, parsley, parsnip and onion, Consequently these were planted much too late and in much smaller quanti- ties. The crops will, of course, be small, but are growing well, with the exception of carrot, which was injured Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED HoUister, California Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondence Solicited. by having too much moisture at the roots fend was never so poor. Tur- nip, celery, chicory, curled and Ba- tavian endive 'are very good. Cabbage was very good until June, when two weeks of exceedingly dry weather reduced the crop by one-half in a few days. Radish in the west and south of France is very poor, but in the vicinity of Arpajon there is a fine crop and there will be a large quantity of choice stock. Lettuce, beans and cucumber are all looking well at present. Beet, man- gel and Swiss chard are very good, but during the last week these crops have suffered from dry weather, just as the seeds were forming. Bulb Growing- in Hoiland. In a report on a visit of a deputa- tion from the Gardeners' Company to Holland to study, apart from the pure- ly horticultural aspect of bulb-grow- ing, the general economic conditions of that industry, and to learn the nature of the work carried on by the Netherlands government in connection with plant disease and insect pests, it is stated that the area under bulb cul- tivation in Holland is about 11,000 acres, and is continually increasing, while the value of the land is rising rapidly. The land is divided into three classes, hyacinths not being cultivated on land of the second class, and tulips only being grown on land of the third class. The difference in quality is caused by the slightly greater percent- age of lime in the soil. The methods of propagation are mainly dependent on chance. After the land has been cleared and leveled by machinery tufts of rye-straw are put at intervals all over the land, which is then covered with branches to hold it together. It is then heavily manured with cow dung and distillers' grains, and pota- toes are sown as a first crop to clean the soil. Later hyacinths are planted in the richest soil and narcissi in the other. A regular rotation of crops is practiced by the best growers. Of the produce 40 per cent, is at present shipped to England, but trade with the United States of America and other countries is increasing. — Journal of Horticulture. Government Seeds. Having had occasion to look into the work of the Vacant Lot Association of Philadelphia, of which Chas. Horn is assistant superintendent, I find the association is doing wonderful work in converting idle lots of ground into bea.utiful and productive gardens. Over 300 such lots have been turned over temporarily to the poor of Philadel- phia who are instructed how to raise thereon vegetables which become their property. Mr. Horn has informed me that one item of the expense is $600 for seeds, and that results from gov- ernment seed were not satisfactory. If charitable organizations, maintained by voluntary contributions, can not af- ford to use government seeds, surely others can not afford to do so. A. Miller. Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE, Gowers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialtif s: Beet. Cabbarte, Carrot, Celery, Let- tuce, Onton, Parsley. Radish, Rutabaita. Turnip, Sole .'\gent for U. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON, Marietta, Pa, igii. The American Florist. 217 SEED Grown by F. C. Varella, white and red, IIOD.UO per 100 lbs. crystal Wax, $1.90 per lb. Two slightly used Standard Seed Testers, No 2, $16.00 each. De Qiorgi Bros., Council Bluffs, Iowa. Mention the American Florist when writing GET RICH QUICK Grow Cold Storage Lilies. .■Vcaseof 200 7 9 Gii;aotenm3 cosi vou $14.00. Will produce in 10 weeks at least TOdozenflowers. Figure out your profits. Get a case at once f^ora C. C. POUWORTH CO., Milwaukee. Wis. Mention the American Florist when icriftng S. M. IsbeU & Co., Jackson, Mich. CH3NTRACT SEED GROWERS, Bean, Cacnmber, Tomato, Pea, Mnskmelon. Squash, Watermelon, Radish, Sweet Com. Correspondence solicited. Mention the- American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers ^nppialtipc • Pepper, Egi) Plant, Tomato, 0|ieUdlliei, Vine Seed and Field Com. Corrospottdence Solicited. George R. Pedrick fi Son, PEDRICKTOWN. N. J. Cynosurus Cristatus (Crested Dogstail) Largest Growers and Importers in the World. WM. POWERS & CO. Seed Merchants, Waterford, Ireland H. WREDE, LUNEBURG, GERMANY PANSY SEED ' 178 First Prizes, the highest awards ; Cbicaeo, Paris. London. Bruxelles. 1000 seeds, finest mixed 25c loz. ..$2.25 Price list on apiplication. Cash with order. Henry Fish Seed Go. Bean Growers ♦- ^ For the Wholesale Seed Trade. CXRPINTERIX, CALir. sdi'viSr'oi^"'''""' Scratch or Poultry Food We will make it (or you, under your own brand, for $28.00 per ton Seod today for sample 100 lb. bar, $1.50. Mr. C. E. Jenson. of Atlantic City. N.J.. on Oct. 27th. 1910. writes as follows: ' I want to state that your three grades of Poultry Food- Chick Starter. Developing Food and "Square Deal" Scratch or Poultry Food— stands without an equal today. They are perfect mixtures and sound in grain and a pleasure to handle." J.BOLGIANO fi SON, Importers and Wholesalers (Established for 92 years). Baltimore, Md. Rom Hyacinths Narcissus Grandiflora L. ilarrisii 200 Bulbs, I=No., $10.00 1 1 CvulUu Tliree Sizes. L Gi^anteum m st,rage Per 1000 6-8—300 to case $45.00 7-9—300 to case 60.00 8-10—225 to case 78-00 9-10—200 to case 90.00 Vaughan^s Seed Store, CHICAGO — NEW YORK. Wholesale Vegetable Seed Grower Carrots, Leeks, Parsley, Parsnips, Onions, Turnips, Celery, Chicory, Endives, Cabbage, Dandelion, Radish, Lettuce, Beans, Cucumbers, Beets. Correspondence Solicited and Quotations given on large or small quantitie.s. Address ARPAJON (Seine et Oise), FRANCE. Francis Brill —GROWER and DEALER— Hempstead, R. I. NEW YORfV. CHOICE SEEDS For Gardeners, Truckers and Plant Growers Long Island Cabbage Seed, Cauli- flower, Egg, Pepper, Tomato, Etc. Price Lists Free. Wholesale and Retail. FROM SUNNY SPAIN Specialties: I nions, Peopers. Early To- ato Cauliflowers, Beans 97 arieties. Melons, Celery, Ekk Plants. SEEDS: (jrown on contract for the United States Seedsmen by Federico G. Varela, ffi"^' '=''""l'/,'?rrt1 requested: I do not supply growers direct. FOR SEEDS OF ALL KIND APPLY TO W. W. JOHNSON tk SON, Liiitii, Boaton, Ensland. 218 The American Florist. Aug. ig. CALLAS 1 %■% — 2-inch, 320 to case. just recei\ed from Japan. Supply Limited. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., Bardaystree., New York. Order at Once. 31 PANSIES Brown's Improved Giant Prize Pansy Seed Finest strain in the Market. 1911 Crop, Mixed Seed: Vsoz $1 001 oz $ 5 00 14 oz 160141b 14 00 V20Z 2 50Hlb 25 00 lib $60 00 Separate colors: Giant Yellow, Giant White, Lord Beaconsfield, Emperor Wil. liam, same price. Cash with order. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Mention theAmerican Florist when xcritirm Sweet Pea Show in Eng'tand. The eleventh annual exhibition of the National Sweet Pea Society of England was held at Royal Horticul- tural Hall. Westminster, July 11-12, 1911. The weather was fine and the ■display, according to tlie Gardeners' Magazine, although not the largest held by the society was one of the finest, the quality all through being superb. One of the prominent points noticed was the greater variety of colors, where pink was the predomi- nating color a few years ago, now there are good blue, orange, carmine, buff, purple, rose, cerise, mauve, lav- ender, maroon and other shades. The fiowers were all of the highest merit, states the Journal of Horticulture, never before was the competition so even, the Irish growers, showing mag- nificent blooms, being awarded the ■coronation and two other cups. The blooms in the coronation class shown by K. Cowdy, Greenhall, Loughall, ■County Armagh, were marvelous; in fact, it is doubtful if ever better speci- mens for size and color were ever seen. They were borne on stems 20 inches and more in length and of the largest size without being coarse. The novel- ties, according to this journal, were not any improvement on existing vari- eties, two, Thomas Stevenson, a rich scarlet, and Barbara, an orange, be- ing awarded first class certificates; awards of merit were given to P. Sey- mour Dans — • rose-heliotrope over ■cream, Mauve Queen— rich mauve. Red Star— orange scarlet, Mrs. B. Gilbert- light marbled, and May Campbell — rosy flame on cream ground. The at- tendance at the show was very large. EGYPTIAN TREE -OR- Winter Onion Sets We Are Headquarters for Quantities. Write for Prices. Yaughan's Seed Store J New York Chicago. Gladiolus Niagara and Panama ^•^ "^1 Do waJiacT^M \c h^] u"! 7237191 iT^T Mr. Frank BaoDiD?, Kinsman. Ohio: Mv Dear Mr. Banninji:— I must tell you what a treatweare having: in "Panama"' and 'Niajfara.'" I have some fine spikes of each in the house toda\ . Think "Panama" the finest pink I ever saw. It is to my tastu far ahead of "Amerfca" in both size and i olor. * Niagara" is just as hue. A per- fect cream and very beautiful. Mine all have peifect and straight flower stalks. Sincerely. Gr.ace Ke Siiork. FRANK 'BANNING, Kinsman. Ohio DITLEV ELTZHOLTZ & CO. Ringe, Denmark, Offer for deliverv Autnuin 1911, Cualifower Seed, Danish Snowball Cab- bage—Danish Ballhead. Please ask for our prices. 20,000 CARNATION PLANTS Healthy, Well Branched. Fi Id- Grown Per 1 0 Per 1000 PInH Enchantress $4 00 $.^5 On Wnsor 4 00 35 OO Victor 400 ,^5 00 Harvard 4 00 35 00 Georgua 4 (jo 35 00 WALTER W. THOMAS, Stony Brook Asso Greenhruscs, STONY BROOK (Long Isiandi, H. Y. among the visitors being W. Atlee Burpee of Philadelphia, Pa., and A. T. De La Mare of New York. KINGSTON, N. J.— H. H. Stultz has re- cently purcha.aragus Sprengen, 2 in., $2.50 per 100. Asparagus Plumosas, 2 in.. $3.00 per 100. Cash with order GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton, N. J. 220 The American Florist. Auc i9> Market Gardeners Veiietable Growers' Association of America. B. L. Watts, StateCollese. Pa., President; H. F. Hall. Boston. Mass.. Vice-President; S W. Severance. SOS Illinois Life BuildinB, Louisville. Ky,, Secretary: M. L. Rnstenik. Cleveland. O.. Treasurer. Annual meeting at Boston Mass.. 1911. Spinach. Few growers realize the possibilities of spinach culture. We were able last season to hold the market from Sep- tember 1 to July 1, uninterrupted, which is some ten months out of twelve, and for a great part of this period we received a dollar per bushel, wholesale. When we state that our spinach sales overran our sales ot celery, or lettuce, or sweet corn, or, in fact, any other crop, we are putting it mildly. Thus we use spinacli for a cover crop and a money crop besides. As fast as we can clear lands, com- mencing August 20, we broadcast spinach, harrow it in and run an even coat of coarse horse manure on with a manure spreader. This coat of manure is our salvation — it prevents drying out in the early fall, and freez- ing out in winter. Our entire tract is provided with a water main down the center, which has plugged tees every twenty feet. The lands are ex- actly alike to the right or left of the main and to water many things we simply carry a complete line of sprink- ling pipe (Skinner) wherever wanted and connect to main. Thus we can move a 200-foot pipe line in five minutes and turn the water on. Our coat of manure will hold the moisture and by watering such a patch 30 hours we have enough moisture to npt only sprout the seed but to grow the crop as well. That way we can use one line of pipe in a dozen places. We do not want all our spinach at one time and try to string out the fall seeding over some six weeks. In our variable climate we are not sure of success with anything. We sometimes lose the biggest and oldest patch while a younger seeding comes alone unhurt, and another time it may be the opposite. By having various ages we are pretty sure of a continu- ous crop. One of the points to mind is even seeding. We must get all the stand possible, yet not crowd. Whenever our spinach crowds it gets tender and will surely freeze down. We want the plants to lay flat on the ground, which provides heat from below in severe weather. Wherever they stand erect and crowded the severe cold waves cut them down like tomato seedlings. There is considerable difference in varieties. We do not find Norfolk or Bloomsdale as hardy as thick leaved. Our main sowings are of these two kinds. The Norfolk is earlier and its fine color and plumpness make it a great seller. It does not collapse nor settle like a smooth variety, lience preferred by market people. Like other goods, we must gradually build up a demand. In our case the heavy wholesale trade looks to us for spin- ach, which business we have earned by the closest application. M.\RIvETlIAN. An Irrigation Plant. No doubt some growers will be in- terested in a description of our irriga- tion system. When we located here we laid out a ten-acre piece in two section.? — each section 200 feet wide. A good road runs down the center and to one side is the water main, which is lYa-inch pipe. (Note the small pipe.) We are doing easily with the main what seems impossible. Right in the center of the tract we had two five- inch wells drilled apd wo provided a good concrete foundation for our machinery. At present we are using a five h. p. upright steam boiler and a steam pump. The wells are drilled into- gravel and the bottom pipe in each one is drilled full of %-inch holes. Thus there are over 300 holes in each well. The wells were driven until the gravel was entirely penetrated to pre- vent anything coming in from below. All water must come from the sides, through these holes. By sand pump- ing these wells every bit of sand and gravel smaller than these holes was removed,' until the water was free of grit. This has been a great success as we never pumped a trace of sand after the steam pump was connected up. We operate both wells with one pump, but can pump each well sepa- rate in case of repairs. We are using a three-inch cylinder double acting pump, with a five-inch steam cylinder. This arrangement gives us great pressure and we can feed the boiler from the water main automatically. As none of our lines are over 200 feet long we use one-inch pipe en- tirely for sprinkling. These are drill- ed for Skinner nozzles every three feet; some recommend four feet, but that is too slow for us. Further, we do not use anything smaller than one- inch pipe as it does not pay to do so. Our pump will handle four of these lines at a time and put up a good pressure. We often run a hundred or more strokes a minute — here is the beauty of a steam plant. Its simplic- ity and strength permit of severe duty and severe work is certainly ahead for an irrigation machine. We find we can send the water 2.5 feet each way, thus we need a line every 50 feet. We mulch our coarse crops and these are not provided with perma- nent pipes. "We move a good many 160,000 Celery Plants Finely rooted and of large size. Everybody buying them. WARREN SHINN Nurseryman, Woodbury, N. J. pipes every other day; simply discon- nect the union on the end and carry the whole line forward bodily. We have a field of celery, mulched, that was watered so long ago we forgot when, that is now soaking wet and making a rank growth. We support the lines with three-foot wood posts for all low crops and five-foot posts for tall ones, such as sweet torn. We have been able to hold our own against this fierce season with this seemingly small plant. Another sea- son we may add a gasoline engine to pump one of the wells for quick de- mands of short duration. Marketman. Stockbridge, Mass. — Charles S. Mel- len is having an extensive greenhouse built at Council Grove, where he in- tends to make a specialty of orchids and roses. New York.— The steamers Calabria of the Anchor line and Venezia of the Fabre line both with large shipments of bulbs, are detained at quarantine, having sailed from Itnlinn port.':. WatCA lor onr Trade Mark •tamvetf on every brick of Lambert's Pum Culture Mushrocm Spawn SnbBtltntioD of cheaper eradesis thn8 easily exposed. Fresb sample ^-^T^N. brick, With illnstrated book, mailed postpaid by maonfacturers upon re ceipt of 40ceDt8 in postage. Addrasi Trade Mark. American Spawn Co-.St.Panl.Mlnn. We will mailoD ap- plication sample of Niagara Pure Culture Spawn Direct or Trans- fer, or both, that you may be your own ;udffe of quality. We will quote you most attr active figures. both to large and small growers. Oar quality speaks for itself and is guarantees! Niagara Mushroim k Spawn Co., Lockpori, N.Y Success In Market Gardening REVISED and ENLARGED EDITION. A new and larger edition of this well known work on market garden- ing. It contains everything a market gardener wants to know, and in a form easily understood. It is an invaluable guide to any one in the business from the beginner to the most experienced. PRICE SI. 10 AMERICAN TLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. TO THE TRADE HFNRY METTE, Quedllnburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER and FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) ^nOnialtioC* Beans, l;i'jether with the new Orchid- Flowering varieties, selected and mixed by ou'selves with a view of pleasine the most critical florist trade. Absolutely unsurpassed. Trade packet, 50c; ^\-VL., $1.25; oz., $4.00. All other strains, separate colors and named varieties of Pansies. Cineraria Seed from Prize Winners Trade Packet, $ 1 .OO. PERENNIAL SEEDS A large variety for immediate sowing. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO' PAINESVILLE, OHIO POINSETTIAS (TRUE TYPE) AUGUST DELIVERY We will have a fine lot ready early in August. Strong 2 1-2 in. pot plants. Price, $5.50 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. A. HENDERSON & CO. Ifenfion the American Florist when writing 162 N. Wabash We., CHICAGO, Clematis Panlculata, strone. from 4 in. pots $10.00 per liO; 3 in pots. $S,00 per l(X). NcBbrolepls Wbltmanl, Scholzeli and Exaltata d io pots. $2,00 per doZL-n: 5-in. pots IS UO per doz Aspira^us Spren^eri, 2H in. pots. $3.00 per 101; 3in. pots. $4 CO per ICO. Asparagus Plumosus, 2 in. pots. $2.0} per KG- 3 .n. i.ois $4 00 per 1 0. Smllax, 2-in pots $2.nO per too. Asparagus Spreageii, 2 in. 3ots.$2 00 per 10' Crotons, 4 in. pots, $2,00 prr dcen. 11 th 6 Westmorelaad Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO. La Fayette, Indiana. J. L. DILLON Wliolesile and RetallFlorist Bloomsburg, Pa. Field grown select plants. Per 1000 White Enchantress $50 00 Uhiie Perfection 50 Ou Enchantress 50 00 Eosc Pink Enchantress 50 00 Miniborya Farm, 109 East Broad St., Richmond, Va. For Fall Planting Lilium Tenuifolium, Hansoni, Davuri- cum, Henryi, Elegans and Wallacei; Daphne Cneorum, Delphinium For- mosum, Syringa Japonica, German and Japan Iris. Fall list issued in August. E. S. MILLER, Wading River, N. Y. Field-Grown Carnation Plants of Bright Spot ready after August 1. NiC. Zweifel, North Milwaukee. Wisconsin. J. D. Thompson Carnation Go. Carnation Specialists JOLIET, ILL. SMILAX Fine plants cut back ready to plant out. 2H inch. «1 SOper 100- $1250per 1(00. ' Asparagus Sprengerl, fine out of 2H'in. pots. $1 ?0 per '01 Asparagus Plumof us. 2V2in. $2 00 per 100. J. C. SCHMIDT. Bristol, Pa. Field Grown Carnation Plants Direct from the Grower. Per 100 lOfO Light Pink Enchantress $7 no $60 00 Lawson E chantrcss 7 00 60 00 Rose •'InK t'Hi.hantress 7 00 60 00 Whi e£nchan-in 80.00 Beauties, 3-in 6B.00 2-in 50.00 OWN ROOT STOCK. Per 10€0 My Maryland, 3! >-in $75.00 Richmond, :ii .-in" 65.00 Pink KUiarney, 3Vi-in 65.00 Perles, 3' ,-in 75.00 Pink KUIarney, 1V->-\-a 55.00 My Maryland, '■IV-.-Kn 66.00 Richmond, 2' .-in 45. lO White Killarney, 2'j-in 55.00 Stevla, 21 . in per 100, 2.50 Sprengeri, 3!2-i" per 1000, 46.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO., Morton Orove, HI. \ienUon the American Florist when writino Am. Beauties H. P's and Mosses, 2V2 and 4-inch. .-^rtSfl rrni rfLORALCOMPAHYA '^S^ LL L U LL ^spRiNoriELDoHio-^ Mention the American Florist when ivritini n • J J • Place your order for Poin- rnin^filll?!^ settias NOW to insure early 1 UlU:)Wl.l.ia^ delivery. We will have stroDK 2H-irch pot plants ready in July. $6.00 per 100: $50.00 per 1000- Katalog for the asking. Skidelsky fi Irwin Co. 1215 BetzBldg., PhiladelDhia, Pa Mention the American Florist when writing PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants ■ADM CmnrT* Rutland Rd. a E.46tliSt. JUQN dlUl 1, BROOKLYN. N.Y. Mention the American Florist when writing SPECIALTIES. Roses, from 3ln pott. Chrysantbemnma Carnations for fall delivery. Smilax. Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Price! Ion. Send for list. Wood Brothers. S^i^?o% Mention the American Florist when writma Nephrolepis Giatrasii 2;4-in. $8.00 per 100; $76 per lOOO 4-in. $25.00 per 100. GEORGE GIATRAS West Hoboken. N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing m mm or araucarias Araucaria Excelsa, Robusta and Compacta Our Specialty. You will never be sorry. It will pay you well. Do it now, and lay in a stock of Araucarias. Every day is valuable to you, because they grow into money for you. Araucaria Excelsa Our Specialty. Warning — Don't be deceived. Now. as well as for the last twenty- five years, we hold the KTOund as leaders in importing, growing: and shipping of our specialty, the Arauca- rias. Araucaria Excelsa, Robusta cotnuaciB, Giauca, and Palms, etc. Florists, you all know we are leaders for the last 25 years in importing, growing and shippingof ihisso well known evergreen decorative plant, the Araucaria, more in favor than ever, from Atlantic to Pacihc Ocean. To every florist our Araucarias is interesting, there- fore no argument is needed for our goods. We know what our customers need, therefore we have provided and set aside special specimen plants. Spring 1910importation. forlawns. porches, veran- das, bungalows, private summer residences the hotels and boarding houses on the seashofe and elsewhere. I his plant is one of the most desirable evergreen decorative plants adopted for this above met]tiODed purposes. For decorative purposes. in connection with palms, they will make 3 fine display. Araucaria Excelsa, raised from top cut tings. 6-7 inch pots 4 to 5 years old 5, 6 and 7 tiers 25, 28, 30. 35, 40 in. in hMght, $1.00 t1 25. $1.50, $2,00 to $2.50 each Araucaria Excelsa Giauca and Robusta compacta, 6-7 in. pots, fine huthy plants $1 25, $1.50, $2.00 each Araucaria Excelsa, new importation, out of 5. 5^2, and 6-in. pots, 2 to 3 years old.3. 4and 5tiers, 10 12, 14, 16 18 and 20 inches high 40c 50c 75c and tl,00eacb Robusta Compacta Excelsa Giauca, SH and 6 in, pots $1.00 to $1 25 each Kentla Belmoreana, 4 year old, 30 to 35 inches high, $1.50, Kentia Forsterlana, 4 year old, 30 to 35 iocbei high,$' 50. Kentla Forsterlana, 4 year old. 24 to '26 inches high, 7Sc to$l 00, Kentlb Belmoreana, 4 year old combination or made up of 3 plants, 26 to 28 inches high, $1,00. $1.25and$l.50 Kentla Belmoreana, combination or made up ol 3 plants, 3 year old 24 to 26 inches high. 75c to $1 00 KentiaBelmoreana, 4 year old, 26 to 28 inches hich .tl Ontfi*1.25. Kentia BeJmoreana, 4 in., 25c. 30c to 35c. Cocos Weddellana Palms, made up of 3 plants, 4 1" 5 in, pots, 30c, 40c and 50c; 3-in.. 15c. 18c and 20c, Cycas Revointa or Sago Palm, the genuine large and long-leaved variety, imported direct from Japan 6-7 in. pots. 5 to 15 leaves to a plant 12c pf r leaf Areca Lutescens, 3 in, pots msde up. 15c. 18c and 20c 4 in, pits mad"- UD 25c. 30c and 35c. Asparagus Plnmosus Nanus,2V2in. $3 00 per 100: $25 00 oer 1000: 3 in., $5.00 per 100; 4-in., $10,00 per 100. Solanum or Jerusalem Cberries, 2Hin,. $3.00 per ino. Ficus Elastica (Rubbers). SVz to 6in. pots, 35c, 40c and .TOf Begonia Gloirede Lorraine, 4in. pots 25c to 30c. Begonias New Improved Erfordi and Aacti- mann's Beauty, a nf-w Improved Vernon Red, a constant bloomer for Christmas trade. 2V^-in. pots. $5 00 per 100: 3 in.. $7 COper 100; 4-in..l5c. Three Houses in Ferns Pot, Not Bench Grown. Neph. Scottli, Scliolzeli and Wltltmani, 5H to f>-in, pots 3:c 40candS0c. Scholzrti. 4 m. 20c; 5V2 to 6 in. pots, 3Cc, 40c to 50c. Ferns for Dishes, a good assoitment. 2V2 in.pots, $4.00 per 1 0. Large 3 inch Boston, Whitmani.Scottii 15c to 20c. Fern Balls, imported direct from Japan, already started, 50c. 25 at 100 rates. Cash with order, please. All plants must travel at purchaser's risk. GODFREY ASCHMANN Wholesale Grower and Importer of Potted Plants. 1012 W, Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Ferns for Dishes Per 100 Per 1000 2Hia $3.50 $30.00 Asparagus Plumosus, 2^ inch $3.50 per 100; $30.00 oer IdOO. Chrysanthemums for pot culture. 2V4in., J.^.OO per 100. Primroses, Obconica, Kewensis and Forbesii, best large flowering strain, strong 2V? inch pot plants, «3.00 per 100: $25.00 per 1000. Christmas Peppers, 2 inch pots. $2.50 per 100. 500 at 1000 rates. Cash with order, FRANK OECHSLIN, 49 1 1 Quincv St.. CHICAGO Single Bouvardias Strong 2H inch, in pink and white. $2,50 pier 100. $22,50 per 10 0. Now is the time for bench- ing pinching bark until Oct. 15. You will have lots of flowers btfore Xmas that will pay you better tlian Mums, with less trouble. Cash, plrase. 30,000 Carnations best varieties in white pink and red No I: no stem rot. Write for prices, MORFt BROS. 622 E Market Street, Scranton, Pa. Robert Craig Co... gSSs PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Sts„ Pliiladelpliia, Pa Field Grown Carnations Limestone Land: No Stem Rot. 5,000 Lawson £nchantre»s 8,000 R. P. Enchantress. 3,000 Winsor, $6 00 per 100: $55.00 per 1000 5,000 White Enchantress $7.00 per 100: $65 00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate. W. Fargo, U. S, and .American Express. JNO. F. SABRANSKY, Successor to W. Sabraosky. Kenton, Ohio. tdention the American Florist when writing Boston Ferns... 2V2-in. $30.00 per 1000 w jj.ii'i^.A. m f Exxiias 2!/2-ln.. 16.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 2B0 at 1000 rate. MagnUica, 2H-inch 15c each. HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, Whitman, Mass. itention the American Florist wii^en writing PEONIES At bargain prices. Also other stock. Write for list. Wagner Park Conservatorles,Sldney, O. 2'60 I HE A MER J CA N J^L O R I S T. Aug. /p. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA SECRETARY'S REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING AUGUST 1st. 1911 The insurance on glass effective at present date, in Tlic sub-divided by States, is stated below. Florists" Hail Association, Arliansas ■ 6,300 Colorado 500,839 Connecticut 4,000 Delaware 110,527 Florida 24,150 Georgia 28.638 lUlnois 285,154 Indiana 291,353 Iowa 346,991 Idaho 9.705 Kansaa 558,793 Kentucliy 83,919 Maine 3,724 Maryland 158,475 Massachusetts 6,350 Michigan 130.039 Minnesota 99,858 Missouri 875,886 Montana 128,800 Nebraslia 361,888 New Hampshire 900 South Daliota 44,545 North Daltota 1,492 New Jersey 49,294 North Carolina 11,715 South Carolina 2,400 New Mexico 4.768 New Xorl£ 123,560 Ohio 652,850 Oklahoma 94,678 Pennsylvania 416,802 Rhode Island 400 Tennessee 11,300 Texas 129,113 Virginia 46,027 West Virginia 5,440 Wisconsin 84,657 Washington 12,910 Wyoming 15,336 Dist. Columbia 7,744 Canada 6,268 7,760 694,396 119,469 11,697 72,050 30,442 3,287,861 1,567,3.30 1,268,571 ' <3'93,429 160,850 44,429 91,993 169,110 899,391 1,153,532 1,381.792 19,456 253,967 36,270 52,764 44,915 1,298,025 39,782 12,400 29,830 707,045 2,451,130 83,924 3,041,781 12,097 ' 369, i 89 121.992 21.200 458,455 71,576 148,542 83,568 51,477 21,439 '55,680 1,500 1,000 10,205 1.100 4.312 0.290 122,588 88,860 43,986 443,992 325,516 479,263 '55,086 2,000 3,000 3,328 20,000 179,282 51,391 201,239 129,414 62,709 1,492 750 95,376 2,240 68,224 400 :,762 1,920 8,725 201,958 33,730 416,030 13,608 278,627 985 'ii',978 4,450 11 P 299,448 78,305 92,538 93,123 1.100 8,900 'ii',424 36,581 470,321 2,800 107,892 '35,435 2,400 58,772 83,564 30,030 26,118 1,982 462,632 2.100 4,200 C86.412 166,467 265,500 465,660 33,980 $782.60 101.30 1,678.00 '4','820lS3 The number of members Is 1,010. The only liabilities of the Association are a few small losses which are unadjusted. The following table shows losses reported to the Sec- retary for the past twenty-tour years and number o( claims paid. SrATES 21,758 1,036.38 129,740 659,090 776,448 2,550 106,840 ' 27,969 26,050 25,006 5,238 'iV'.eso 83,080 399,805 51,096 769,450 9,950 '63',245 28,513 9,250 19,195 48.02 3.20 16,801.46 7,000 4,220 2,506 71.576 52,142 33.09 1,050.67 12.67 617.95 1,511.69 693.21 '1,407.32 5,737,588 20,928,332 816,121 2,931,063 1,800,291 5,323,328 $30,660.45 The above is equivalent to an insurance upon 35,663,440 square feet of glass. The total receipts for the year ending Aug. 1. 1911, and including last year's bal- ance, as per Treasurer's report, have been $53,378.87. The total exenditures. as per Treasurer's report, have been $43,132.08. The cash balance on hand is $10,246.79, of which $8,700.60 belongs to the Emergency Fund and $1,546.19 to the Reserve Fund. The Reserve Fund now amounts to $26,046.19, of which $24,500 is invested in ex- cellent securities and $1,546.19 cash in hands of the Treasurer. The amount ot interest collected on Reserve Fund investments for the year is $1,035.00. The amount of interest collected on bank deposits for the year has been $181.13. Losses representing a breakage ot 219.231 square feet of single thick glass and 144.395 square feet of double thick glass have been paid during the year. 1,650 losses have been adjusted since the organization of the F. H. A.. Involving a total expenditure ot more than $217,000.00. — 3 -^ ■3 01-C3 M at-- No. ot storms une 1, Aug. 1 No. of paid une 1, *-= 3 1 1 3 3 7 1 4 10 1 13 109 i9 85 11 100 83 4 1 lOS 103 62 60 134 128 33 17 36 37 36 64 124 182 120 238 148 2.55 72 40 4 1 66 155 7 2 24 27 3 2 5 6 20 11 7 4 12 4 6 3 19 14 2 1 6 35 30 3 2 27 29 0 5 5 5 1 6 8 4 "1 2 3 7 8 4 3 2 1 7 12 7 50 7 19 3 3 Alabama California Maine Vermont New Hamshire Rhode Island Connecticut Massachusetts Florida New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Ohio Indiana , Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota , Iowa Missouri Kansas Nebraska Arkansas Colorado North Dakota South Dakota Montana Wyoming Maryland Virginia West Virginia North Carolina Kentucky Tennessee Georgia Texas Louisiana Mississippi Oklahoma District of Columbia... Canada New Mexico South Carolina The feature of the year was a gigantic hailstorm which was destructive from Webster Grove, Mo., to Edwards- viUe, 111., and which damaged greenhouse structures over a space of three miles wide by forty miles long. Baltimore, Md., and Staunton, Va., were also visited by storms of exceptional severity. Notwithstanding the levy of two Assessments daring the p3st year the increase in amount of glass insured is about 1,000,000 sq. ft. over last year's report. JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary. TREASURER'S REPORT FROM AUGUST 1st, 1910 TO AUGUST 1st, 1911 Received from 2l8t Assessment $20,507.81 Received from 22d Assessment 20,857.72 Received from Membership Fees ^'I1I'?2 Received from New Membership 1,045.18 Received from Additional Membership 1,045.54 Received from Extra One-Halt Assessment 163.13 Received from Extra Whole Assessment J'n Received from Re-Insurance , ?I2'RJ Received from Interest on Reserve Fund 1,035.00 Received from Interest on Bank Deposit J?i"i^ Received by payment ot Chicago School Bond 500.00 Received from Proceeds of Note to Jenkintown Nat. Bank 3,960.00 $51,793.42 Expenses from Aug. 1, 1910 to Aug. 1, 1911. Albert U. Herr, Expenses to Phila. to audit Treas- urer's books ? S'OO Florists' Pub. Co., advertising annual meeting 1.00 John G. Esler, carfare to Wyncote and return to audit accounts 5*5x American Florist, advertising annual meeting 1.00 America Florist, advertising annual report 18.55 A. T. De La Mare Co., 100 circulars, 100 letter heads 7.00 A. T. De La Mare Co., setting annual report, 100 copies, 2 electros 20.50 Horticulture Pub. Co., advertising annual meeting 1.00 Market Growers' Journal, adv. annual meeting 1.00 Fidelity and Casualty Co., N. Y.. Secy's bond 5.00 A. T. De La Mare Co., 1800 copies 21st Assessment notices ^2.00 A. T. De La Mare Co., adv. annual meeting 1.00 A. T. De La Mare Co., 4,000 envelopes 13.50 A. T. De La Mare Co., 1,800 annual reports 9.25 A. T. De La Mare Co., 1.800 circular letters 4.50 J. G. Esler. postage, letter flies, express 45.50 Creth and Sullivan, premium on Treas. bond 70.00 E. G. Hill, part salary as Pres 60.00 Jos. Heacock, part salary as Treas ^"''•S? J. G. Esler, part salary as Secretary 300.00 1910 Aug. 10, Aug. 11, Aug. 11, Aug. 17, Aug. 29, .\ug. 29. Aug. 31, Sept. 7, Sept. 9, Sept. 19, Sept. 19, Sept. 22, Oct. 3, Oct. 12, Oct. 18, Oct. 24, Nov. 11, Not. 11. Nov. 11. May 5, Nov. 12, Nov. 19, Nov. 23, Dec. 3, Dee. 20, 1911 Feb. 1, Feb. 3, Feb. 3, Feb. 3, Mar. 8, Mar. 10, Mar. 16, Apr. 1, Apr. 8 Apr. 12 Apr. 13 Apr. 17 May 5, May 5, May 5. May 7, May 7, May 16, May 27, May 31, May 31, June 5. June 20, July 5, July 7, July 12, July 12, Julv 14, July 20, July 25, July 25, July 25, \. T. De La Mare Co., 1,800 21st Assessment receipts 5.00 Jos. Ueaeock, postage and 2,000 stamped envelopes.... 53.68 X. T. De La Mare Co., 300 cancellation notices 4.00 A. T. De La Mare Co., 200 secretary orders 2.00 A. T. De La Mare Co., 350 letter heads 4.75 A. T. De La Mare Co., 1,800 assessment notices 22.00 Joseph Heacock. part salary as Treasurer 100.00 John G. Esler, part salary as Secretary 300.00 E. G. HiU. part salary as President 50.00 A. T. De La Mare Co., 300 letter heads 4.00 J. G. Esler, postage to date, March 6 20.00 A. T. De La Mare Co.. 1.500 additional coupons 3.50 A. T. De La Mare Co., 300 proofs ot loss, 300 de- scriptions 18.85 A. T. De La Mare Co., 1,600 22d assessment receipts.. 5.00 A. T. De La Mare Co., 200 circular letters 3.50 J. G. Esler, postage to date, including 22d assessment.. 36.00 National Flower Show, one-fourth page adv. in program 20.00 B. G. Hill, part salary as President 60.00 Joseph Heacock. part salary as Treasurer 100.00 J. G. Esler, part salary as Secretary 300.00 Hackensack Republican, 600 membership certificates.. 8.50 A. T. De La Mare Co., 1,000 envelopes, 300 circulars 10.25 Joseph Heacock, postage 46.68 \. T. De La Mare Co., 900 applications 11.00 J. F. .^mmann, service adjusting losses 23.55 J. G. Esler. expenses to St. Louis and return, adjust- ing losses 74.60 A. T. De La Mare Co., 300 letter heads 4.00 Florists' Pub. Co., adv. Aug. 1, '10 to Aug. 1. '11.. 15.00 A. T. De La Mare Co., 200 Treas. letter circulars... 4.00 Florists' Exchange, adv. Aug. 1, '10 to Aug. 1. '11.... 15.00 Horticulture, adv. Aug. 1. 1910 to Aug. 1, 1911 15.00 J. G. Esler. postage and stationery to Aug. 1 26.18 American Florist Co., adv. Aug. 1. 1910 to Aug. 1, 1911 15.00 E. G. Hill, postage to Aug. 1, 1911 10.00 J. G. Esler, balance due on salary as Secretary 880.00 Joseph Heacock. balance due on salary as Treasurer.. 412.00 E. 6. Hill, balance due on salary as President 117.00 $3,470.84 igi I. The American Florist. 231 TREASURER'S REPORT FROM AUG. 1st, 1910 to AUG. 1st, 19U-Continued. Losses from Aug. 1, 1910 to Aug. 1, 1911. Kit-haul Flow. St. U.iils. Mo % 180.S0 .Nclsou T. BaiTOU, HuUhlnson, Kas 207.12 v.. G. Buuyiir, IndepeiKleiice, Mo 62.00 A. D. Wilson, Dcadwooil. S. D 42.91 .Taoob Russlor, Cbicugo. Ill 102.24 .TBlIprson Dnrenuis. Giui'ii Village, N. J 12.07 <;erhoId and Kpterjobii, Cauton, 0 34.97 .Tohn McAdams, Mt. Pleasant, Pa 39.08 J. M. Aufe-e. Ft. Madison, la 322.18 Uobt. Hun.var. Indi'pondfnco, Kas 24.92 ('. J. L!imi)t', Coni-ordiii, Kus 10.00 Karl Holl, Ft. Madison, la 137.70 Ci'o. Ilutton, Marlon. la 90.50 (lleun Floral Co., Rapid Oily, S. D 92.20 .los. W. Lawson. York, Neb 21.45 Frank Messenberg, .St. Cloud, Minn 3.20 Wni. C. Lalsle, Keokuk, la 30.02 T.. O. McKenzle. Olatho, Kaa 24.88 T. W. McDonald, Lead, S. D 329.68 Mrs. Cbas. Schmidt. WInfleld. Kas 18.00 James Trultt and Son. Chanute, Kas 2,947.16 I. N. Kramer and Son. Cedar Rapids, la 484.94 Karl Boll, Ft. Madison, la 55.62 .lames Melinsky. Washington, la 34.16 C. C. Warburton. Battle Creek, Mich 35.00 F. L. Parker. Hutchinson. Kas 113.78 Mrs. Geo. Schurr. Hutchinson, Kas 45.44 Mrs. O. G. Young, Seneca. Kas 16.80 Wm. E. F. Weber, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich 3.99 Batavia Greenhouse. Batavia, 111 91.25 Hot House Vegetable Co.. Hutchinson, Kas 88.09 H. C. Green, Kearney. Neb 9.07 Hoopes Bro. & Thomas, West Chester, Pa 57.50 Hagerman and Carter, Oklahoma City, Okla 913.10 F. W. Dde, Klrkwood. Mo 1,335.80 .\ugust Hartman, Klrkwood, Mo 324.90 F. W. Dreyer, Kansas City, Kas 122.01 W. J. Pitcher, Klrkwood, Mo 83.60 Robt. W. G. Scott, St. Louis, Mo 133.68 Edw. Sexauer. St. Louis, Mo 206.50 N. A. Rowc, Klrkwood. Mo 567.10 Thos. Richtcr, Klrkwood. Mo 241.90 Geo. H. Goebel, Webster Grove, Mo 13.10 Adolph G. Ahuer, Klrkwood, Mo 419.00 Jos. Klft. West Chester, Pa 67.69 Chas. H. Main, Maplewood, Mo 570.00 Fred C. Weber, St. Louis, Mo 45.50 .Ubert Senger, St. Louis. Mo 474.22 Wm. Mackle, St. Louis, Mo 27.36 G. Rosenthal. Leavenworth, Kas 5.30 C. A. Hicks, Lawrence, Kas 57.82 Hugo C. Gross, Klrkwood, Mo 1,299.25 Wm. Bruecker, St. Louis, Mo 112.50 J. R. Stelnecke, Webster Grove, Mo 46.30 J. F. Ammonn, Edwardsville, 111 62.81 .idolph Fuchs, Webster Grove, Mo 36.55 Philip J. Goebel, Webster Grove, Mo 21.55 Robt. WoKsberger, Klrkwood, Mo 20.60 B. J. Larrimer. Herrin, 111 40.04 Frank & Aug. Venneman. Klrkwood, Mo 865.34 Mrs. L. S. Werth. St. Louis. Mo 52.90 Albert P. Scheidegger, Klrkwood. Mo 506.00 J. E. Muldoon, Kirkwood. Mo 255.86 Chas. Kronsberg, St. Louis, Mo 190.50 Arnold Scheidegger, Kirkwood, Mo 204.90 Thos. M. Howard, Scottsbluff, Neb 4.57 Koenig Floral Co., St. Louis, Mo 99.40 Bentzen Floral Co., St. Louis, Mo 249.02 Stupy Floral Co., St. Joseph, Mo 232.19 Joseph Scheidegger, Klrkwood, Mo 145.10 .L G. Rahner, St. Louis, Mo 83.10 Wm. Winter, Klrkwood, Mo 1,116.10 James Deutchmann. Webster Grove, Mo 6.40 J. G. Angel, Oklahoma City, Okla 241.60 KUlson Floral Co., St. Louis. Mo 39.13 Henry Nemeiyer. Webster Grove, Mo 198.42 A. Waldbart and Son, St. Louis, Mo 32.81 J. F. Windt, St. Louis, Mo 185.92 C. Young and Sons Co., St. Louis, Mo 5,059.64 Grimm and Gorley, St. Louis, Mo 287.50 Wald M. Streitzing. St. Louis, Mo 48.06 J. M. Kessler, Topeka, Kas 344.65 O. J. Lampe, Concordia. Kas 36.72 Oakland Floral Co., E. Klrkwood, Mo 570.40 J. E. Rodman. Topeka, Kas 309.64 J. Clint McPheron, OarroUton, 111 7.52 Richard Frow, St. Louis, Mo 114.07 G. N. Thost, De Soto, Mo 298.83 P. H. Meinhardt. St. Louis, Mo 18.06 Anadarka Townsite Co., Anadarka, Okla 6.80 J. H. Meyer, Moberly, Mo 6.00 Chas. Nelmann, Philadelphia, Pa 36.14 Sunnyslde Floral Co., Leavenworth, Kas..i 210.00 C. C. Saunders, St. Louis, Mo 145.44 Aug ;;. I'.iii Aug •1. Aug 10. AUK u. Aug. 11, Aug. 10, Aug. 17. Aug. 29, Aug. 31, Aug. ill. Sept 7, Sept 7, Sept 7, Sept 9, .Sept 8. Sept 13, Sept 13. Sept 14. Sept 10. Sept 16. Sept 22, Sept 22, Sept 28, Sept 28. Oct. 6. Oct. 12. Oct. 12, Oct. 17, Oct. 24, .Vnv. 2, Nov. 11, Nov. 11, Apr. 17, 1911 Apr. 27, May 1. May 5. May 6. May 3. May 3. May 3. May 7, May 5, May 5, May 5. May 7, May 7, May 7, May 7, May 7, May 8. May 15. May 8. May 8. May 15. May 15, May 16, May 15, May 16, May 15, May 15, May 16, May 15, May 15. 1-ay 16, May 15. May 16, May 16, May 16, May 16, May 16. May 16, .May 16, May 16. May 16, May 19, May 19, May 19, May 19, May 24, May 24. May 24, May 27, May 27, May 27, May 27, May 27, May 31, Jane 3, May 31, May 31, June 5, June 5, June 5, June 6, .luiic June 9 June 14 June 14 June 14 June 14 June 19 June 19 June 19. June 20, June 22, June 22, June 22, June 27. June 27, June 28, July July 1, July 1, July 4, July 4, July 7, July 11, .July 11, July 12, July 17, July 17, July 20, July 20, July 25. July 25, July 25, July 26, July 26, Losses from Aug. 1, 1910 to Aug. 1, 1911. Heinz and Co., Lijavenworth, Kas 144.94 C. E. Hubbard, Topeka, Kas 33.66 E. H. Montgomery, Palrlleld. la 7.49 L. M. Strader, Marysville, Mo 2.'i.40 Kemble Floral Co., Boone, la 176.07 John Fallon, Staunton, Va 1,407.32 D. L. & E. J. Kepter, Galveston, Ind 7.84 Robt. BruDS. Paclllc, Mo 88.05 Stiles Co., Oklahoma City, Okla 38.22 O. B. Steveus. Shenandoah, la 64.96 Wm. B. Sands. Lake Roland, Md 856.15 Mosbeck Greenhouse Co., Onarga, III 41.86 Warren Sherry, Eaton, Ind 132.72 South Western Florists Co., St. Louie, Mo 21.06 W. S. Kidd, Beaver, Pa 313.74 Geo. E. Beal, Cl-eal Springs, 111 432.95 Shlppensburg Floral Co., Shippensburg, Pa 2.05 E. R. Sackett. Fostoria, 0 262.99 Gustave A. Geng, Youngstown, 0 35.16 J. Louis Elsass, Chlllicothe, 0 178.41 Carl F. Brehmer, ChiUicothe, 0 41.86 Hill City Greenhouse and Nursery Co., Forest City, la 9.20 B. Eldredge, Belvidere, 111 3.99 Wallace H. Hornaday, Lawton, Okla 52.70 Edwin A. Seidewitz, Baltimore, Md 181.23 Lewis Ullrich, Tiffin, 0 50.12 PoUard Floral Co., Eldora, la 265.16 E. C. Newberry, Mitchell, S. D 585.88 Howell Greenhouse Co., Howell, Mich 9.03 Frank Seven, Elkhart, Ind 20.74 L. J. Rowe, Titusville, Pa 104.86 Oklahoma City Park Dept., Oklahoma City, Okla. 259.37 Paul Niebott, Leheighton. Pa 72.96 H. C. Parks, Jackson Centre, O ■. 14.46 $30,661.24 Investments for 1910 to 1911 Feb. 3.1911 Orvil Co-operative Building & Loan Association. .3,000.00 Miscellaneous Expenses. Nov. 17, 1910 Jenklntown Nat. Bank, note due Nov. 23 14.000.00 Nov. 21, 1910 Jenkintown Nat. Bank, note due Nov. 28 2.000.00 $6,000.00 Reserve Fund Investments. Scrauton, Pa., bonds, 4 per cent South Bend, Ind., bond, 4.5 per cent .Atlantic City, N. J., bonds, 4.5 per cent. Waco, Tex., bond, 5 per cent Kalamazoo, Mich., bonds, 4 per cent,... Homestead, Pa., bond, 4 per cent. Allegheny, Pa., bond, 4 OrviUe Township, N. J., Bergen, N. J., bonds. 5 Fairvlew, N. J., bond, bond, bond, bond, bond, bond, bond. per cent bond, 5 per cent per cent per cent per cent per cent per cent per cent per cent per cent Drville Co-operative Building & Loan Association, 2 certificates of stock, 15 shares Fairvlew, N. J., Fairview, N. .1., Falrview, N. J., Fairvlew, N. J., Fairview, N. J., Fairview, N. J., $2,000.00 1.000.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 500.00 4,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 3,000.00 $24,500.00 Recapitulation. Dr. To balance on hand August 1, 1010 $1,685.45 To total receipts for year ending August 1, 1911 51,793.42 $53,378.87 Cr By losses paid August 1, 1910 to August 1, 1911 $30,661.24 By e.xpenses , iSX'nn By investments S'!SSi'X^ Miscellaneous ,n'iS«''7Q By balance on hand 10,Z4b.7» $53,378.87 Signed, JOSEPH HEACOCK, Treasurer. I have this day compared the accounts of Secretary and Treasurer of the Florists' Hail Association and found them to be correct, and the securities belonging to the reserve fund are intact and are deposited with the Jenkintown National Bank. „, ^ ALBERT M. HERR, Auditing Director. Destroying Rats. Rats are sometimes very trouble- some in greenhouses and they are very difficult to catch or poison after they have fed on green food durinjr the winter. The following from a corre- spondent In East Africa in the Consu- lar Trade Report describes a method pursued in Java : M. de Kruyff, of the Agricultural Bureau of the Dutch Indies at Buitenzorg, Java, has pub- lished an interesting article on the de- struction of rats. The various con- tagious diseases recommended for this purpose have been found useless in the tropics and have not always proved ?fEective even in the temperate zone. Hence, De Kruyff's experiments will be of general interest. After working % four years with numerous viruses without succeeding in creating an epi- demic or killing a single rat, De Kruyff obtained more encouraging results by employing carbon bisulphide in the following manner : All visible rat holes were first stopped with earth to ascertain which holes were inhabited, for the inhabited holes were found re- opened on the following day. Half a teaspoonful of carbon bisulphide was poured in each of these holes, and after waiting a few seconds to allow the liquid to evaporate the mixture of vapor and air was ignited. The re- sult was a small explosion, which filled the hole with poisonous gases and killed all the rats almost instantly. A were opened after the operation. The pound of bisulphide is sufficient for more than 200 rat holes; 131 dead rats were found in 43 holes which correspondent states further that he has had satisfactory results in exter- minating porcupines by this method. WOECESTER. Mass. — The Worcester County Horticultural Society held a very large and good exhibit, of an- nuals and perennials, August 3. GLENviLLE, Conn. — A large exten- sion is being built on Richard Sutro's greenhouse. When completed it will be one of the largest in this section. Albany, N. T. — Among the many appropriations passed by the New York Legislature that were vetoed July 31 by Governor Dix w£is that of $20,000 for the construction of new greenhouses for floricultural purposes at Cornell University. 232 The American Florist. AUL ^9. Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The ... 241 American iSpawn Co. 220 Amiing E CCo 207 Anderbon a A.. 2l3 Andersen Specialty Co ^32 Andoira Nurseries 222 Antfermueller Geo H208 Aphine Mfy Co 241 .Vscbmann Godfrey.. 2^9 Atlanta Floral Co ..213 Autrey jeo M & Son .212 Badgley Keidel & Meyer Inc 211 Baerjuiluis 214 BamiB£ Krank 2i8 BarrowhHH & Son. 229 Bassett & iVashburn200 Baur J A -^otte.y Colli Bayersdorfer H 240 Beaven E A 212 Berning H G....136 20S Bertermann Bros Co2I3 Berwind White Coal Co 237 Blackistone Z D.... 213 Bobbiol! SAtkins ...219 Boddington AT,. 223 BodaerlnoS SonsCo II BohliD Focko 228 Boland J B Co . .214 Boluiano J & Sons.. .217 Boston Co operative Flower Mkt 210 BoweMA 214 BrastanSeedGro Co216 Breittneyer's ] Son8.2i5 Bridgeman'a II Brill Francis 217 Brown Peter 218 BrnnsH N II Bachbinder Bros.... 239 BuckbeeH W 214 Budlonel A 207 Burnett Bros II Burpee W A &Co... II Caldwell the Woods- manCo 212 CatnpConduit Co. .232 Canger & Gormley 215 CarterGeoM 212 ChiCarn Co 1.205 Chicaso Flower Growers .^ss'n 205 224 Chi House WreckCo239 Clark The EB Co... 11 Clarke's Sons David. 2i4 Cleveland CutFloCo215 Cook John 214 Cooke GeoH 2l3 Cots->na5Geo&Co..212 Cowee W J 238 Craig Robt Co 229 Crump Frank F 214 Cunnintrham Jos H.. 227 Daniels & Fisher. ...2i5 DardsChas 213 Daw 217 Deamud] B Co 207 DeGeorge Bros 217 Dennison Mfg Co ..212 Detroit Flower fot..III Dietscb A &Co IV DillerCask'y& Keen244 Dillon (L 221 Dingee &ConardCo221 Ditlev-Eltzholtz&Co218 Dorner F & Sons Co221 DreerHA ...III 225 240 DunlopIohnH 215 Eagle Machine Wks239 Edwards Fold's Bax238 EiseleC 221 Elliott WH 208 EmmansGeo M 219 Eyres HG 215 Fish Henry Seed Co 217 Florists' Hail Assn. .239 Foley Mfg Co IV FordM C 211 Ford WmP 211 Freeman MrsJB ....215 I'oltlerFiske Kawson Co II Froment H E 211 Frost. Chas. 218 Ga vinThosF 215 warden City SandCo238 Garland Geo M Co. .238 Gasser J M Co 214 Geny Bros 214 TJatras Geo 229 GIblin & Co 2<9 Gill The E Nurs Co. 228 Good & Reese Co . . . I Grand KapidsFlo Co214 Graves Nathan R ...238 Greater New York Florists' Ass'n. -.211 Qrillbortzer David G215 Gude Bros ...215 Hammonds Paint & Slua Shot Co 243 Hartmans Rosary. 2l3 Heacock Jos Co 223 Heinl John & Son.. 214 Henderson A & Co. 221 Herr Albert M ,219 Herrmann A 2 three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growers as the best support on market. Pat. July 27, '97, May 17. '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipment guaranIsM IGOE BROS., 266 North 9th St., BROOKLYN. N. T DAYLITE GLASS CLEANER - QUICK - POWERFUL Will Not Inju-e Paint or Putty i -rV'W^ •• Leaves No Greasv Snrface. ,;~j -JHHi One gallon will clean from 500 \ JHMj to 700 SQuare feet. «9B^^| ASK YOUR JOBBER ffiK^H| OR WRITE TO ■^S 4648 Calumet Ave., CHICAGO. 25 gals, or more.. $0.7" per gal. 5 to 10 gals 80 per gal. LessthanSgals.. 1.00 per gal. Andersen Specialty Co KROESCHEIL BOILER DURABLE. "Have 20,000 sq. ft. of glass, Can keep 60° in coldest weather. Had one boiler 15 years, only expense one set of flues. Kroeschell boiler is so satisfactory that I Ho not care to try any other. JACOB PHILlvIPS, Rogers Park, Chicago. P. S. Mr. Phillips is inst"illing a No. 13 Kroeschell, 1910 model, for his new range. Send for KROESCHELL BROS. CO., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago, III. Catalogue. rgii. The American Florist. 233 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE» NET. AGERATUMS. Ageraturu, 2-in,, $3 per 100. Geo. M. Em- maiis, Newton, N. J. ALTERNANTHERAS. Althernantheras. 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmana, Newtop. N. J. AMPELOPSIS. AMPELOPSIS ENGELMANNI, 4-ln., $2 per doz. : extra strong plants at $3 per doz. AM- PELOPSIS VEITCHII. 4-ln., $2 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook, Chicago. 111. ARAUCARIAS. Araucarias- For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry A, Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Araucaria escelsa, 5-in., 100. Helton & Hunkel Co. Milwaukee, Wis. J6 per doz. ; $45 per 462 Milwaukee St., Araucarias. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. G. Asch- mann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. ASPARAGUS. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2-ln., $2.50 per 100; 3-in., $1 per doz.; $8 per 100; 4-in.. $1.50 : per doz.; $10 per 100; .$80 per 1,000 (500 at 1,000 rate). THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., ' Edgebrook, Chicago, III. ' Asparagus plumosus, 4-in., $1.25 per doz; $10 ; per 100; 5-in., $3 per doz.; $20 per 100. Holton & Hunkel Co., 4G2 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wl». . Asparagus plumosus nanus, from 2^-in. pots. I $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1.000; 3-in., $5 per 100; $45.50 per l.OoO. Cash with order please. Floral Hill Gardens, G. F, Nelpp, Prop., Chath- I am, N, J, Asparagus plumosus seedlings, $1 per 100; $9 per 1,000; 2M!-in., $2 per 100. Sprengeri, 2%- ! in., $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1,000. Jos. H Cun- ningbam. Delaware, O. _^ I Asparagus Sprengeri, 2M!-in., $3 per 100: 3- i In., $4, Plumosus, 2-in., $2 per 100. Sprengeri, 1 2-ln., $2. C. Steele, llth and Westmoreland ; Sts., Philadelphia. Asparagus plumosus, 2-lii., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-ln,, $5; 4-In., $10. Sprengeri, 2Mi- ln„ $5 per 100, G. Aschmann, 1012 W. On- tarlo St.. Philadelphia. ASPARAGUS SCANDENS and DEPLEXOS, 4-ln„ $10 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Asparagus plumosus, 2%-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000, Frank Oechslln, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Asparagus plumosus. 2M!-in.. $2.50 per 100. : Asparagus Sprengeri, 2V2-in,, $2.50; 3H-in., $7 per 100. Cash. Henry Daut, Decatur, 111. ! Asparagus seedlings. Plumosus, 90c per 100: $7.50 per 1,000. Sprengeri, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Reeser Plant Co., Springfield. O. Asparagus plumosus, 2%in., 3c; $25 per 1,000. Sprengeri, 2%-in., 2c; $15 per 1,000. Fine stock. Mosbtek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Potbound 3-in. Sprengeri, can be shifted into 5-in.. $6 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co., MU- waukee. Wis, ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2-ln„ $3 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chl- cago. 111. Asparagus Sprengeri, extra strong, 3%-ln.. $6 per 100; $50 per 1.000. Cash please. Harry Helnl. West Toledo, Oh lo^ Asparagus plumosus, 2i,4-In,, $3 per 100: $25 per 1.000, Sprengeri, 2%-ln., $2 per 100. Cash, Clement S, Levis, Aldan, Del. Co., Pa. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2i^-ln.. $1.50 per 100. , Plumosus, 2V4-in., $2 per 100. J. C, Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. ASPARAGUS SCANDENS. DEFLEXHS. 4-ln., $1.60 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Asparagus Sprengeri, pot plants: $1.50 per 100. A. M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa, __^ Asparagus Sprengeri. 3^-ln., $45 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros, Co., Morton Grove, 111. Asparagus Sprengeri. 4-in.. strong, $12 per 100, Henry Smith, Grand Rapids. Mich, Asparagus plumosus nanus, strong. 2-in., 2c. J. L. gchlller. Toledo, 0. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri plants. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistras, green, 6-in., $1 and $1.25; varie- gated, 0-in., $1.25 and $1.50 each. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. BAY TREES. Bay trees and box trees, all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Bay trees (standards), fine assortment; sizes 12 to 48-inch crowns. Prices. $2.50 to $25 each. Let us linow your wants. Wagner Park Con- servatories. Sidney. O. Bay trees, $12 to $20 per pair. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis^ Bay trees. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. BEGONIAS. Begonias. Gloire de Lorraine, 4-in.. 25c to 30c. New improved Erfordii and Aschmann*s Beauty, 2%-in.. $5 per 100: 3-in.. $7; 4-in.. 15e. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Begonia Coralline Lucerne, 3-in., ready for 5 and G-in.. $3.50 per doz.; $25 per 100. The Good & Reese Co.. Springfield, O. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati. 2i^-In.. $25 per 100; $200 per 1,000. J. A. Peterson. Westwood, Cincinnati. O. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati. 4-ln.. 60c each; $6 per doz.: $45 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. BOXWOOD. Boxwood. Bobbiuk & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. BOUVARDIAS. Bouvardias. Scranton. Pa. Morel Bros., 622 E, Market St., BULBS. Bulbs, begonia, single flowering, 40c per doz. $2.50 per 100: $22 per 1,000; double flowering 6oc per doz.; $4 per 100; $35 per 1.000: Glox Inias. separate colors. 75c per doz.; $5 per 100 $47.50 per l.nno, Fottler, Flske, Rawson Co., Faneuil Hall So., Boston, Mass. Bulbs. Lilies, cold storage Gigs., 6-8, 300 to case. $15 per 1,000; 7-9, 300 to case. $60 per 1.000; 8 10, 225 to case, $78 per 1,000; 9-10, 200 to case, $90 per 1,000. Llllum Harrlsll, 5-7, $35 per 1,000; 7-9, $75 per 1.000. Ro- raans. Paper Wbltes. freesias. Vaugban's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Bulbs, Lilium Harrlsll, 6-7, 335 to case, $15 per case; $40 per 1,000; 7-9, 200 to case, $16 per case; $75 per 1,000; 9-11, 100 to case, $18 per case; $175 per 1,000. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Freesia Refracta Alba, extra large bulbs, pre- paid. $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000: large home- grown bulbs, prepaid, 75c per 100: $6 per 1,000. J. L. Schiller, Toledo, O. Gladiolus Panama and Niagara. Frank Ban- ning, Kinsman, O. Freesia Refracta Alba bulbs, home-grown. 75c per 100: $6 per 1,000. Cash with order. Will send sample upon request. E. A. Kuhnke. Hol- land St., near Woodville St., Toledo. 0^ Bulbs. Llllum giganteum, case of 200, 7-9, $14. C. C. Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. Bulbs. All kinds. Jas. Vlck's Sons, Rocbes- ter, N. Y. Bulbs. Burnett Bros.. 72 Cortlandt St., New York, Bulbs, E. S. Miller. Wading River. N. Y. C ANNAS. Cannas. leading kinds. R. Vincent. Jr.. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. CARNATIONS. 75.000 FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per 1000 White Enchantress $7.00 $65.00 R. P. Enchantress 6.00 60.00 L. P. Enchantress 6.00 60.00 White Perfection 7.00 60.00 Beacon 7.00 65.00 O. P. Bassett 7.00 60.00 Winona 6.00 80.00 Robert Craig 6.00 60.00 Patten 6.00 60.00 Ruby 6.00 60.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 8.00 75.00 Alma Ward 10.00 95.00 Dorothy Gordon 8.00 75.00 Cash with order or C. O. D. CHAS. PFEIFFER. 30 Grand Ave.. Ft.. Thomas. Ky. CARNATION PLANTS. Strong, Field-Grown, Ready Now. Per 1000 Per 1000 White Perfec- Dorothy Gordon$ 70,00 tion $50.00 O. W. Ward... 70.00 Lady Bountiful. 60.00 Afterglow 60.00 White Enchan- Sangamo 50.00 tress 60.00 May Day 50.00 Winsor 50.00 Beacon 60.00 Enchantress . . . 50.00 Victory 60.00 Rose Pink En- Scarlet Glow... 60.00 chantress 60.00 Ruby 60.00 SKIDELSKT & IRWIN CO.. 1215 Betz Bldg. Philadelphia, Pa. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Per 100 Per 1000 Enchantress 6.00 50.00 Victory 5.00 45.00 Pink Lawson 5.00 45,00 White Lawson 5.00 45.00 WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave. CblcaEO. Carnation plants out of sandy field; good stock Boston Market, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000, Winsor, White Perfection, Pink Enchantress, Victory, $4.50 per 100: $40 per 1.000. Cash or C. O. D. Northwestern Floral Co., Gross Point, 111. Carnations, strong, well branched field plants. APPLE BLOSSOM (Grown and endorsed by Patten & Co.. carnation specialists, Tewksburv. Mass.), PINK DELIGHT. DOROTHY GOR- DON. Wanoka Greenhouses, Barnveld, N._T. 1,000 Enchantress. 1,000 White Enchantress and 500 Victory field-grown carnations. Goo. Cash. Henry Pant, Decatur, 111. Cyclamen giganteum, fine thrifty 3-in. stock, $5 per 100. Cash please. J. W. Miller, Shire- manstown, Pa. CYPERUS, CrPERUS (umbrella piant). 3-in.. 75c per doz.: $6 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. DAHLIAS. Dahlias. Peacock Dahlia Farms. WlUiams- town. Junction, N, J. Dahlias. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. DRACENAS. Draccna Indivisa. 4-in.. $10 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. DRACAENA MASSANGBANA. Strong, 5-ln.. $1.25 each. DRACAENA PRAGRANS, 2H-ln.. $1.50 per doz.; 3-ln., $2 per doz.; 4-ln., $3 per doz.; 5-in.. $5 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. FERNS. Ferns, Boston, PiersonI, 6-in., 50c each. Ele- gantissima. Piersoni, Boston and Harrisli, 8-in.. $1 to $1.50 each. Elegantissima, Boston and Harris, 10-in., $2.50. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarry- town-ou-Hudson, N. Y. Ferns, Boston, 4%-in.. 10c; 3H-in., 7c: 2%-ln.. 3c from bench. Whitman!. 214-ln.. $5 per 100; $40 per 1000. Magniflca. 2%-in., $15 per 100; 3%-in., pot grown. $25 per 100. Henry H. Bar- rows & Sons. Whitman, Mass. CIBODIDM SCHIEDEL. 7-in.. $2.50 each, fine plants. FERNS FOR DISHES. 2-in., nice plants. $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. THE GEO. WITT- BOLD CO.. Edgebrook, Chicago. III. Extra good 4-in. Boston ferns, $18 per 100: 5-in., $25 per 100; 6-in., $40 per 100. Cash with order from unknown parties. The River- bank Companies. Geneva. III. Ferns. Boston and Piersoni, 214-in., 4c; $35 per LOCK). Elegantissima and Whitmani 2J4-iD.t 8c; $45 per 1,000. Mosbsek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, Hi. Nephroiepls Giatrasil. 2J4-in.. $8 per 100; $75 per 1.000; 4-ln.. $25 per 100. Geo. Giatras. 463 Summit Ave., West Hobokeo.N. J_. Ferns for dishes, 2M-in-. $3.50 per 100: $30 per 1,000; 500 at 1.000 rate. Frank Oechslin. 4911 Quinccy St., Chicago. Ferns. Boston. 5-in., $3 per doz.; 6-in., $6; 7- in.. $9; 8-in., $13; 9-in.. $18. Holton & Hunkel, 462 Milwaukee St.. Milwaukee. Wis. Ferns. — For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Ferns. Whitmani, Scholzeli and Esaltata. 4- in.. $2 per doz.: 5-in., $3. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. Adiantum Farleyense. 8%-in.. $15 per 100. J . A. Peterson. Westwood , Cin c^n ati, 0. BOSTONS. Sin.. $1 each: $10 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago. 111. Ferns. Boston, 3-ln., $8 per 100. Reeser Plant Co., Springfield, O. Ferns, Whitmani, 4-in., 25c each; 5-in., 35c; Boston, 5-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton. N. J. Ferns. John Scott. Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Ferns. Bobbink & Atl^ins. Rutherford, N. J. FICUS. Rubber plants, 4-in.. $3 per doz. Holton & Hunkel Co.. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. Nutt, Perkins, Grant, La Favor- ite, R. C, $1.25; 2-in.. $2; 3-in.. $4 per 100. Viaud, Castellane. Poitevine, Jaulin, Ricard. Buchner, R. C. $1.60; 2-ln., $2.50; 3-ln., $5. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. Geraniums. 3,000 extra strong. 2-in Grant ready for shift, $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1.000. Rose Hill Nurseries. New Rochelle. N. Y. Geraniums, standard varieties and novelties. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. Geraniums, R. C. Nutt, Ricard, Poitevine, $10 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. GREENS. Greens, dagger and fancy ferns. $1 per 1.000. Galax, 90c per 1,000. Boxwood. 50-lb. case, $7.50. Laurel Wreaths. 10-in., $1.76 per doz.; 12-in.. $2.25; 14-in.. $3: $16-in.. $4.50. Laurel trimming. 4c and 6c per yard J. Jansky, 19 Province St.. Boston. Greens, southern wild smilax, log mosses, natural and perpetuated. E. A. Beaven, Ever- green, Ala. Greens, evergreen, fancy and dagger ferns, bronze and green galax. Geo. Cotsonas & Co., ■TO W. 28th St.. New York. Green Galax. 40c per 1.000. Fresh out of the new crop. Let us have a trial order. Cash with first order. Geo. M. Autrey & Son. Har- vard. N. C. Greens, wild smilax and decorative greens. (jeorge_M^_Carter,_Evergreen,_Ala. Southern Wild Smilax. Caldwell The Woods- map Co., Evergreen, Ala. Loretta. $1.50 per case. Henry M. Robinson & Co.. McWilliams. Ala. HELIOTROPES. HARDY PLANTS. Iris. German varieties, etc. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Herbaceous plants. Bobbink & Atkins. Ruth- erford. N. J. Hardy phlox, field-grown, $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, Ohio. Heliotrope. 2-in.. $2 per 100. Geo. M. Em- mans, Newton, N. J. Heliotrope, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $3. R. Vincent. Jr.. & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea Souvenir de Claire. 3-ln., $5 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, N. Y. Hydrangea Sterilis Grandiflora alba. $1.50 per 10; $10 per 100. W. T. Smith Co., Geneva N. Y. IVIES. English ivy, good, heavy stock, 4i4-in, plants, 12c each. Chas. W. Schleif, 2655 W. Ravens- wood Pk.. Chicago. Ivy English. 3-in.. 75c per doz.; 4-ln.. $1.50. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. Edgebrook. Chicago. III. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. JERUSALEM CHERRIES, from field, ready for 4-in.. $10 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLU CO.. Edgebrook. Chicago. III. LILACS. Lilacs. Jacs Smits. Ltd.. Naarden. Holland. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the valley. Jacs Smits, Ltd., Naar- den, HoUand. Lily of the valley. Otto Mann, Leipzig. Sax- ony. Germany. __^^ From Storage. Lily of the valley, cold storage pips, case of 1.000, $13; case of 3,000. $36. J. M. Thorburn & Co.. 33 Barclay St.. New York. Lily of the valley. H. N. Bruns, 303S-42 W. Madison St.. Chicago. . MUSHROOM SPAWN, Write for samples and attractive figures on Niagara Pure Culture Spawn, direct and trans- fer. Niagara Mushroom and Spawn Co.. Locb- port. N. Y. Mushroom Spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture, American Spawn Co.. St. Paul. Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock, evergreens. Conifers and pines, flowering shrubs, fruit trees, vines and climbers. Bobbink & Atkius. Rutherford. N. J. Specimen Shrubs. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chl- cago and New York. Forest trees, hedge plants, fruit stocks, roses, etc. Focko Bohlen, Halstenbek (Holsteln, Ger- many). near Hamburg. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Anderson Nurseries, Chestnut Hill. Philadelphia. Nursery stock, apple and peacb trees. Mltcb- ell's Nursery, Beverly. Ohio. ORCHTOS. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell. Sum- mit. N. J. PANUANUS. Pandauus Veitchii, G-in., $1.50 each. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Paudanus Veitchii. $1 to $3 each. J. A. Peter- son. Westwood. Cincinnati. O. PALMS. . PALMS. Kentia Belmoreana and Forsterlana, 2%-ln., $1.50 per doz.; 3-in.. $2 per doz.: 4- in.. $3.60 per doz.; 5-in.. $5 per doz.; Latania Borbonlca. S-in., 8c each; $1 per doz.: $6 per 100; 4-ln.. $3 per doz.; $2ii per 100. Phoenix Recllnata, 3-in.. 25c each; $3 per doz. Phoenix Roebelenil. 6in.. $2.50 each. THE GEO. WITT- BOLD CO.. Edgebrook. Chicago. 111. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. G. Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. . Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Joseph Hea- cock Co.. Wyncote. Pa. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere iu this issue. Holton & Hunkel Co.. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. "CYtAS, 4in.. 25c to 35c each: 5in.. 35c to 50c each: 6-in.. 75c to $1 each: 7-in.. $1 to $1.50 each. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook. Chicago. III. PEONIES. 300,000 peouy plants. Let me figure with you. Can make prices that will interest you. Gilbert H. Wild. Sarcoxie, Mo. Peonies at bargain prices. Wagner Park Con- servatories, Sidney, O. "Peonies, all the standard varieties. The Good & Reese Co., Springfleid, O. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Qur Ready Reference Department, Write Us^£j[ tgii. The American Florist. 235 Foenles. Best commercial varieties. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. "foenles. all vars. Ja(; Smlts, Naarden. Hoi- land ■ PEPPERS Christmas Peppers, strone healthy plants. 2%- In., S2 per 100; $18 per 1.000; .Mn., $4 per 100. Rober_& Badke. Maywood. 111. "Christmas peppers, 2-ln., $2..')0 per 100. Frank Oechslln. 4911 Qulncy St., Chicago. POINSETTIAS. POINSETTIA HEADQUARTERS. Stronff. stocky plants. 100 1000 216-ln $5.00 $40.00 2i5-lD., extra select 8.00 50.00 3-ln 8.00 70.00 All orders filled strictly In rotation. Cash please. ROBER & RADKE. Maywood. 111. "Polnsettlas. 2',i-in., .$5.50 per 100; $50 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 162 N. Wabash Aye.. Chicago. Polnsettlas. 2V4-ln.. $6 per 100: $50 per 1.000. Skldelsky & Irwin Co., 1215 Betz Bldg.. Phlla- delphia. Polnsettlas. 2V-:-in., .$5.00 per inn; $45.00 per 1,000. ScrantoD Florist Supply Co.. Scranton. Pa. "polnsettlas. 2i'4-in., $5.50 per 100. Mosbsek Greepbouse Co., Onarga, III. PRIMULAS. Primulas from 2-in. pots, frame grown, no better strains in existence. Chinensls, the best giant fringed. 12 separate colors, or mixed. 2c. Obconica grandiflora. Ronsdorfer and Lattmann, unriyaled hybrids, 14 colors or mixed, 2%c. Obconica gigantea, 5 colors or mixed, 3c. Ke- wensis. 3c. J. L. Schiller. Toledo. O. Primrose. Chinese, obconica, alba, rosea and Forbesii. $2 per lOO. Obconica gigantea and Sanquinea. 2U-in.. S3 per 100. Jos. H. Cun- ningham, Delaware, 0. Primulas obconica and sinensis. 2iA-in.. 60c per doz. ; $4 per 100; $35 per $1000. Vaughan"s Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Primroses, obconica. Kewensis and Forbesii. 2V'-in.. $3 per 100; $23 per 1,000. Frank Occh- slfn. 4911 Quincy St.. Chicago. ROSES. RICHMOND. Good 4-in. plants, $4 per 100. GEO. REINBERG, 162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago. ROSES. Per 100 Per 1.000 American Beauty. 2M!-In $6.00 $50.00 Uncle John. 2V-in 3.00 25.00 500 White Killarnev 3Mi-in 6.00 Fink Killarney, Sl^-in 6.00 WIETOR BROTHERS. 182 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago. Roses, strong, clean, own root stock from 3% and 4-in., few hundred left, Killarney and White Killarney. Write for prices. Castle Grove Greenhouses, J. J. Curran, Supt., Dan- YiUe, Pa, 200,000 Roses and Shrubs. Wintzcr's World Wonder Caunas. Get our price list; it will pay you to send for it today. The Conard & Jones Co.. West G rove. Pa. ROSES, strong 3-in., ready to bench. White and Pink Killarney, Richmond and Perle, $6 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co., Mllwankee, Wia. Hoses. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere In this issue. Poehlmann Bros, Co.. Morton Grove, 111, ^_ LADY GAY or PINK BABY RAMBLER^ strong, 7-in,, 75c each; $6 per doz, THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago, III. Roses on own roots, budded, bedding. H. P.'a hybrids and teas. W. & T. Smith Co., Gen- era, N. Y. D0R0THY~PERk'iNS, 4-ln,, $2 per doz.; 5- In., $3 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago, III^ Roses. pTST'Killaniey. W. H. Elliott, Bright- on, ilass^ Roses. Climbing White ISIaman Cochet, $1 each; $9 per doz. E. Gill Nursery Co., West Berkeley, Cal. 900 good, healthy, 3-in. Mrs. Jardine Rose plants. $50 per 1,000. Sinner Bros.. S2-S6 East Randolph St., Chicago, American Beauties from bench. $5 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis, Roses. Leedle Floral Co., Springfield, O. SEEDS. Now listen! Our bread and butter depends on the pansies we grow. We ship our blooming plants hundreds of miles to 100 cities and get double the market price everywhere. There was but one possible way to do this: we grew our own strain — our own seed. So It Is that our Mastodon Pansies are unequalled. If you sow Mastodon Pansy seed you won't be wonderingc who will get your next order. 1 oz., $9: 1-12 oz., $1. Steele's Mastodon Pansy Gardens, Portland, Oregon. Seeds, onion, peppers, early tomatoes, cauli- flower, beans 97 var. ; melons, celery, egg plant, Federico C. Varela, Tenerlff, Canary Islands, Spain. Seed, onions, lettuce, sweet peas, can'ot, cel- ery, leek, mustard, parsley, parsnip, radish, salsify. C. C. Morse & Co., 48-56 Jackson St,, San Francisco, Calif, Seeds, beans, pess. sweet com, onion, beet, turnip, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Mllford, Conn.; East Jordan, Mich.; Sister Bay, Wis. Seeds, the Kenilworth strain of giant pan- sies. For varieties and prices see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. Seeds, superb giant mixed pansies, tr. pkt., SOc; Vi oz., $1.25; oz., $4; also separate colors. Cineraria Seed, tr. pkt., $1. The Storrs & Harrison Co., PalnesvlUe, O, Seeds,~Brown's Giant Pansy, V^ oz., $1; % oz.; $1.50; >/. oz., $2.50; oz., $5; 14 lb., $14; u, lb., $25; 1 lb., $50. Peter Brown, Lancas- ter ,_^a^ Seeds, pansy. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., New York. Seeds, cabbage, cauliflower, carrot, mangel, Swede and turnip. Chr. Olsen, Odense, Den- mark. ^ Bermuda onion seed, white and red, $100 per 100 lbs.; Crystal Wax, $1.90 per lb. De Giorgi Bros., Council Bluffs. la. Seeds, pansies, Boston Florists' Special mix- ture, tr. pkt., 75c: oz., $5, Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston. Seeds, Long Island cabbage, cauliflower, egg, pepper, tomato, etc. Francis Brill, Hempstead, L. I.. N. Y. . Egyptian tree or winter onion sets. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Seeds, aster, best standard varieties. Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian. Mich. "Seeds, pansy, $4 per oz. Jos. H. Cunningham, Del aware, O, Seeds, timothy, crimson clover, Kafiar com, J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore. Md. Seeds. Cynosurus Crlstatus (crested dogstail). Wm. Powers & Co., Waterford, Ireland. ~Seed. pansy. 1.000 seeds, 25c; 1 oz., $2.25. H. Wrede. Luneburg. Germany. Contract Growers. Seeds, wholesale grower, carrots, leek, parsley, parsnips, onions, turnips, celery, chicory, en- dives, cabbage, dandelion, radish, lettuce, beans, encumbers, beets. Address Davy, Arpajon (Seine et Oise), France, ' Seeds, Cucumbers, cantaloupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin, sugar flint and field seed corn. The J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb, Seeds, Cauliflower Danish Snowball, Cabbage, Danish Ballhead. Dltliv Eltzholtz & Co., Rlnge, Denmark^ Seeds, beets, cabbage, carrot, celery, lettuce, onion, parsley, radish, rutabaga, turnip. De- naiffe & Son, Carlgnan, Northern France: Chas. Johnson, Marietta, Pa., agent. Seeds, beans, cucumbers, tomato, radish, pea, muskmelon, squash, watermelon, sweet corn. S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson. Mich, Seeds, sweet peas, tomatoes, Lima beans, let- tuce, asters, cosmos and other flower seeds. John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds, lettuce, onions, sweet peas, aster, cos- mos, mignonette, verbena. Waldo Rohnert, Gll- roy, Calif. Seeds, grower and exporter of vegetable, flower and farm seeds. Henry Mett, Quedlin- burg, Germany^ Seeds, field garden and flower. Routzahn Seed Co.. Arroyo Grande. Ca^if. Seeds, beans. Henry Fish Seed Co., C'arpln- terla, Calif. Seeds. Growers for the wholesale trade only. Braslan Seed Growers' Co.. San Jose, Calif. SMILAX. ' Smilax. 21^-in., $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per I 1,000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Smilax, 2y2-ln., $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, 0. "Smilax, pot plants, $10 per 1.000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa^ ~SmlTax. Wood Bros., Flshkill, N. Y. SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdragons, white and pink, 2i/i-in., in bud and bloom, $2.50 per 100. Will exchange for chrysanthemums or carnations or any stock we can use. F. W. Brooks, Ithaca, Mich. Snapdragons. Killarney pink and Sulphur yel- low, 2i/.-in. pots, at $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1.000. W. F. Dunteman, Bensenvllle, 111. Snapdragons, white and pure pink, best seller of all snapdragons, 2^4-ln.. $2 per 100: $18 per 1.000: 500 at 1.000 rate. Cash. Clement S. Levis. Aldan, Del. Co., Pa. SPIREAS. Spirea. J. Smlts, Ltd., Naarden, Holland. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Celery plants. Warren Shinn, Woodbury, N. J. . Celery plants, leading kinds. Warren Shinn, Woodbury, N. J. VERBENAS. Verbenas. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. BOUERS. Boilers. The Monlnger-Furman; 200 sizes and styles. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Boilers. The Superior Standard. The Supe- rior Machine & Boiler Works, 850 Superior St., Chicago. Boilers. Metropolitan Material Co., 1394 Met- ronolitan Ave,. Brooklyn, N. Y. Boilers. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th & Iron Sts., Chicago. ^ , Wilks' self-feeding hot water boilers. S. Wilks Mfg. Co., 3503 Shields Ave., Chicago. "Boilers, all sizes. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago. ^Boilers for greenhouses. Giblin & Co., Utlca. N. Y. ■_ Boilers. Lord & Burnham Co.. Irvington, N. Y. INSECTICIDI^ Smilax. 2-in.. $2 per ino. C. Elsele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia, Insecticides. Carmen's Antipest Insecticide and fungicide, $1,50 per gal. Perfection Chem. Co.. Flushing. N. Y. Insecticides, Aphine, $1 per quart: $2.50 per gal, Funglne, 75c per quart; $2 per gal. AI- phlne Mfg. Co.. Madison, N. J. The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder, $3 per bag 100 lbs. The H. A. Stoothott Co.. Mount Vernon, N. Y. "Nikoteen. pint bottle, $1.50. Nikoteen Aphis Punk, $6.50 per case of 12 paraffined boxes. GLAZWG POPiTS. Glazing points: See the point? Hold glass flrmlv. Peerless glazing points are the best. No rights or lefts. Box 1.000 points, 75c. Post- paid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Phlla- del phla^ ^ Slebert's zinc glazing points. 40c per lb.; 5 lbs.. $1.85: 20 lbs.. $7. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Slebert's zinc never-rust glazing points, 2 sizes, % and %, 40c per lb.; 16c extra by mall: 7 lbs., $2.50: 15 lbs.. $5 by express. Randolph & McClements, Baum and Beatty Sts., Pittsburg, Pa, . GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- Inger Co.. 902 Blackhawk St.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every tvpe of greenhouse, the most modern designs. Hltchings & Co., 1170 Broadway. New York. Greenhouse construction of ail kinds, and con- servatories. Estimates and catalogues on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co., 2541 So. Artesian Ave.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction, semi-iron green- houses, new truss houses, iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway. N. Y. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co.. N. Tonawanda. N. Y. GUTTERS Gutters. Jennings' improved Iron gutters, nuier. Caskey & Keen, 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Gutters. Garland's. A gutter with a reputa- tion. Geo. M. Garland Co.. Des Plaines, 111. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 236 The American Florist. Aug. /?, MISCELLANEOUS. Mats, cheapest and most practical on the market. Send for circular. J. P. Watts, Kerr- moor. Pa. Chiffons. For prices see advertisement else- where in this issue. Geo. H. AngermuUer, 1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Cut flower boxes and fibre shipping cases. The J. E. Smith Co., 6-12 N. Central Ave., Bal- timore, Md. Wagner plant boxes, for palms, boxwood, bay trees, etc. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sid- ney, O. Cut flower and design boxes, all sizes. C. C. Pohlworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Coal. Harrisburg Southern Coal Co., 112 W. Adams St.,_Chicago. Prepared ferns, palms and wax roses. B. Markovits, 954 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, Gummed gold, silver and purple letters. J. IJchtenberger,_1564 Ave. A. .New York^ Photographs of horticultural eubjects. Nathan R. Graves. 413 Hayward Bldg.. Rochester, N.Y. Berwind Smokeless Coal from Pocahontas and New River mines. Berwind- White Coal Mining Co.. 1805 Peoples Gas Bldg.,_Chicago. Pocahontas coal. Northern States Coal and Mining Co., 406 Fisher Bldg,, 343 S. Dearborn St.,_CWcago^ Modern extension carnation support; galvan- ized rose stakes. Igoe Bros., 266 N. 9th St., Brooklyn. N. Y. Daylite glass cleaners, for prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Andersen Specialty Co.. 464S Calumet Ave.. Chicago. PlUsbury's carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury, Galcsburg. 111^ Pipes and flues and greenhouse fittings. Illi- nois Pipe Mfg. Co., 2113 S. Jefferson St., Chi- cago. Coal, Smokeless Black Gem Block, IlUnola, Indiana, Hocking Lump and Pocahontas. Black Gem Coal and Coke Co., Old Colony Bldg., Chl- cago. Superior Carnation Staple, 1,000 for 50c. F. W. Walte, 293 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Florists' Supplies of all kinds. J. Jansky, 19 Province St., Boston, Mass. The Kleinschmldt Soil Grinder. F. Kleln- schmidt. 21 Builders Exchange, Buffalo. N. Y. The Richmond Carnation Support, Eagle Ma- chine Works, Richmond, Ind. Store and office fixtures. Buchbinder Bros., 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Tile benches and tile bottoms. Conduit Co., Cleveland, O, The Camp Poultry Food. J. Bolglano & Son, Baltimore, Md^ Mastica for glazing. F. O. Pierce Co., 12 W. Broadway, New York. POTS, PANS, ETC. Pots. Florist red. Co.. Zanesville, O. Peters & Reed Pottery Cherry red standard flower pots. The Mt. Gllead Tile & Pottery Co., Mount Gllead, O. Neponset paper pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. The Red Pot. C. C. PoUworth Co. All roads connect with Milwaukee. Pots. J. A. Bauer Pottery Co., 415-21 Ave. 33. Los Angeles, Calif. STAKES. Cane Stakes, due about August 1st. Stand- ard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 500 for $3; $5.50 per 1.000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per 100, 60c: per 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Commission Dealers. Amllng, E. C, 70 E. Randolph St.. Chicago. _ Angermueller, Geo. H., 1324 Pine St., St, Louis, Mo. Badgley, Rledel & Meyer, Inc., 34 W. 28th St., New York. The Chicago Flower Growers' Association, 176 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Deamud Co., J. B., 160 N. Wabash Ave., Chl- cago. Ford, M. C, 121 W. 28th St., New York. Ford, Wm. P., 45 W. 28th St., New_York; Froment, Horace E., 57 W. 28th St., New York. Greater New York Florists' Association, 162 Livingston St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Hoerber Bros., 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, Bolton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Mil- waukee. Hunt. B. H., 131 N^ Wabash Ave.,_Chicago^ Kastlng Co., W. F., Buffalo, N. Y. Kellogg Flower and Plant Co., Geo. M., 1122 Grand Ave., Kansas Clty,_Mo. Kennlcott Bros, Co., 163 N. Wabash Ave., Chi- cagO; Kessler Bros., 113 W. 28th St., New York. -^ Trouble Tgy^LKS The Trouble Man Has Returned "^ with Ten Brand New Ones All of Them Good, But Some Better Than Others RETURNED — because I said 1 would. Returned — because I want to get some of these heating wrinkles out of my face and keep any more from getting into youfs. It seems only day before yesterday when 1 said "so long" and promised to have some choice bits of Trouble Talk ready for you early in the spring. So here I am — a little late, but with nine and maybe ten fine bundles of trouble that are just bubbling «nd sizzling to get busy stirring up more trouble. That is, more trouble for me — and less for you — and trouble is what lam looking for, you know. One of these trouble bundles may contain something about you. If it does, keep good natured — it's the best thing in the world for real trouble. Here's a list of the bundles and what's marked on the outside of them. If any sound like your case, and you rather we wouldn't "tell the folks about it in print," say so, and we won't. But step lively, for next week, unless we hear from you, we will unwrap bundle Number One, and the rest will follow thick and fast. No. 1. Tells of a certain chimney (not concrete) and the considerable bunch of money that went up it. Life-like sltetcb of chimney will be shown — perhaps some of the money. No. 2. This is tbe tru*h about a certain grower Cyou know him) and how he sold himself one of our boilers. There may be a slcetch of the boiler— but probably not of the grower. No. 3. Sort of an animal talk, it being mainly about boilers— the half horse, half alligator kinds. Sketch of allieator by the office boy. The boilerdooewith a quiIl pen by the Trouble Man himself. No. 4. It has to do with the differ- ence between grate surface aru fire surface and huw some get fooled. This does not mean you; there- fore tbe siietch will show up somefacts plainly and pointedly. No. 5. Principally concerning boiler dampers— why so many are fooled by them and occasionally damn them. Sketch will show two kinds of dampeis. The damns will be left t3 your imagination. No. 6. It bein^ the sad case of Tom, a man you all know, and whom some of you have employed. Sketch will show Tom in his present job. Two or three that have seen the sketch say i' looks like themselves— and maybe it is. Perhaps it raay even look like you. No. 7. A swing talk — it shows the difference between "Running Under" and "letting the old cat die." The sketch will have Dothlny to do With cats. Che swing will be the one up in the orchard. No 8. On backing up, or the man who starts wrong. Sketch of wrong start ■ right one. - also No. 9 It's about camping out— and what it taught me about a boiler. Sketch will show the camp and the camp lesson. No. 10. The difference between $4,500 and $5,206. Or wnat the difference really Is. Sketch of some close fiisuriog done with a piece of chalk. Thefrouble Man Hihhings jnd Go. ~\ Glixabeih, l^.cT. W!l'i^' '^^^0L^^^^^^mi^:''^''!^m^ igii. The American Florist. 237 SAVE LABOR AND EXPENSE BY THE USE OF Berwind Smokeless From Pocahontas and New River Mines of Berwind - White Coal Mining Co< Offices: 1805 Peoples Gas Building, CHICAGO. Telephone Randolph 3901 Cblcago Coal Market. The local coal dealers report a very brisk market for the last few weeks, due chiefly to the cool weather which we have had lately. This drop in tem- perature seems to have reminded many that winter with snow and frost is soon to follow. Many retailers, manufac- turers and general consumers are there- fore now making it their business to stock up for the cold days. The in- creased demand upon the coal market by the various consumers has brought a temporary shortage in coal, caused by the shutting down of many mines during the dull season. Not expecting an early demand for coal the dealers were caught with but a small supply to meet a large demand. From gen- eral indications all the mines will be running at their maximum in a few weeks, when the miners and dealers will be able to meet all orders prompt- ly. This increase in demand has caused an advance in prices both at the mines and in Chicago, from infor- mation received there will be an ad- vance September 1. Those greenhouse- men with economy as a password will order their coal before this date and avoid the increase which is soon due. Notes of the Chicago Coal Trade. The Black Gem Coal and Coke Com- pany, with oSices in the Old Colony Building, report an increased demand for their high grade block coal. For the benefit of those who have not used their coal they will, upon request, fur- nish full data and particulars of same. D. R. White of the Berwind-White Coal Mining Co., Chicago, 111., is advis- ing his many greenhouse coal buyers that, owing to the expected advance in the price of smokeless coal within the next thirty days, it would be to their advantage to do some early purchasing. To those who have not had the pleas- ure of trying the Berwind Smokeless coal, from the famous Pocahontas and New River mines, he would be pleased to furnish full particulars and prices, coneernmg his high grade florists' coal. R. C. Whitsett, president of the R. C. Whitsett Coal and Mining Company, with offices in the Ellsworth building, Chicago, reports that his company, wmch has made a specialty of catering to the greenhouse trade for many years, is keeping astride with the pace set by the growers; up to date their Business shows a gain of more than 40 per cent over that of last year WILKS' liot Water Boilers ARE BEST FOR Heating Greeniiouses No Night Fireman Required With Our Self- Feeding Boilers Will keep an even and ccntinuous fire for (en hours and longer without any attention. Very Economical in Fuel. Hard or Soft Coal. Send for our New Catalogue and Prices. S. WILKS Nrc CO., 3503 Shields Ave., CHICAGO. Pecky Cypress PecJcy Cypress is the greatest money saver discovered in years. Will last at least three times as long as any other wood for bench material. We can make immediate shipments at all times from onr large stock. Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathing, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. WRITE FOR PRICES. ADAM SGHILLO LUMBER GO. Hawthorne and Weed Sts., CHICAGO. Telephones: Lincoln 410 and 411 R. C. Whitsett Goal and Mining Co. 537 sorgeSIt" '"icAeo. We Mine and Ship the FoUowin^ Hl^h Grade Coal: SUNSHINE £>£^1k^% Wi£^W\ WEST VA. SPLINT INDIANA brazil: BLOCK l>lf/«L T U it YOUGHIOGHENY FOCAHONTAS ^^ ^^ '^ ^- * ^^ "V SOUTHERN ILLINOIS Write us for names of satisfied customers, both as to quality aad service, who tiave used our coals or the last 5 and 10 rears. Also for our special summer prices. 238 The American Florjui. Aug. ip, KRICK'S Florist Novelties Manufacturers and Patentee of The Only Genuine Immortelle Letters on the market. Order at once. CHAS. AUG. KRICK. 11 64-66 Greene Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Every letter marked. For Photographs of Horticultural Subjects For lllustratiDG: Catalosrues. Price Llsti, Circulars, etc.. write HATHAM R. GRAVES, 5?o°iffl'!!.': 413-414 HaywardBldft.. Rochester. N. T A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cjcas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — 404-412 EmI 34lh SI.. NEW YORK. IJAVE your customers kept their promise to pay their bills at Easter? If not do not wait; but send the claims to us. When we remind them they will probably pay. The National Florist's Board of Trade .new'york Garden City Sand Co. Cbsmber of Commerce Bldg.. CHICAGO. Phone: Main 4827. Building and Propagating Sands Fire Brick and Fire Clay, Portland Cement Stonekote, Hard wall Plaster R. I. W. DAtMP RESISTING PAINT Wired Toothpicks 10.000.11.75: some, $7.50. Manufactured by W J. GOWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample free. For aale by dealers. 1 ^ \ * CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. A \ / Ik Discriminate! Get the Best There Is. King Greenhouses WHETHER Iron Frame, Semi-Iron Frame, or Private Conservatories Have a name and reputation that is envied by all our competiiors. The}' are strong, reliable and sightly, and bring results, and that is what you want. Fair dealing and first quality in everything is our pricciple. Send tor Bulletins and Question Blank. King Construction Co. Home Office and Factory: N. TONAWANDA, N. Y. Eastern Sales Office: No. 1 Madison Ave., NEW YORK. 'TOR m BEST RESllTS" Use a Superior Return Flue Boiler for Greenhouse Heating SEND FOR CATALOGUE Superior Machine & Boiler Works 846-848 W. Superior St., CHICAGO, ILl. To Tell All the Good Points of Our Construction in this a4vertisement are planning any tions,_it_will .pay TRUSSED SASH BAR AND RONFRAHE HOUSES \a impossible. If you ' rebuilding or addi- you to write ua. CONCRETE BENd nOULDS AND GREENHOUSE APPLIANCES igii. The American Florist. 239 BIG BARGAINS in Greenhouse Boilers 2 42-in. X 10-ft, Kewanee Fire Box Boilers $176.00 6 60-in.x 16- ft. Horizontal Tub- ular Boilers 275.00 2 B4-in.x 12-ft. Internal Fired Steam Boilers 226.00 S 54-in. X 12-ft. Internal Fired Hot Water Boilers 200,00 Several carloads of Cast Iron Green- house Fittings, including Valves, etc., at a positive saving of 50' f'. 4-in. Tubes S'iic Several carloads of good Tubes, thor- oughly rattled and cleaned. All kindsof Pipe, Valves, Fittings, etc. Write for our List No. 47. CNICAeO HOUSE WRECKINS CO. 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO 11 EAGLE MACHINE WORKS RICHMOND, IND. Exclusive Maoufacturers of the The Richmond CARNATION SUPPORT Under patent issued Apiil 4th. 1911. Write for prices: also on *Mum and Rose Stakes. Now is the Time To Subscribe to the Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Largest Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annualaub- scription for weekly and quarterly numbers. One Dollar. (loterna- tional money order). Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets and topics. The Horticultural Printing Company, BURNLET. ENGLAND Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIOB GRADE... See Our CataloE^ue. I'"w,"r' 6IBLIN t CO.. Utica. N. Y. Lock the door before the horse is stolen, ind iisure jour glass before it is brokee. For ptrticnUn concerning Hall Insorgnce, addreit JOHN G. ESLER. Secretary SADDLE RIVER. N. J. What Arnold Hammerle, Gardener for F. W. Senff, Newburg, N. Y., Says of ^3ie Bumham "At first didn't like the boiler — it cooled ofi too quickly and started up too slowly — couldn't seem to. tieat the I houses — told the boss the houses needed more pipes. Had to come down and fire up twice during the night. Then I did some hard thinking and began to experiment. .Soon I found out the boiler was all right and I had been all wrong. Now I have found .out how to work it — coal up at six at night, fix the drafts just right and never do a thing to it again till the next morning. "When the boss came back from the south I told him piping was all right — boiler all right — Lord & Burnham all right." Mr. Secf! has an itousual but practical arranKement in his greenhouse. The house is curved eave. 50 ft lonp and 3i ft. wide Seven feet from each side isa par- tition running the length of the house. leaving a general greenhouse in the center. 18 x 50. Lord & Barnham Company Factories: IRVUJGTON, N. Y., and DES PtAlNES, ILL. New York Boston Tremont BuUdinii. Chicago Franklin Bank Bldg. Rookery Bldg. St. James Buiidlnd. Philadelphia Uentxon the American Florist when writino BUCHBiNDER BROS., 618-ZOMUwinikeeAve., CHICAGO. Florists' Ice Boxes Manufacturers and Dealers of Store and Office Fixtures. Tel. Monroe 5616. Mention theAmerican Florist when loritinB IVIarkovits Bros. Impoiters and Manufacturers Natural Prepared Ferns, Palms and Wax Roses Low prices and immediate atteotion given all oiders. Pbone Monroe 4530. /iCTT/^AA.tf^ 954 Milwankee Ave., l/llil/AtrU Mention the American Florist when writing 240 The American Florist. Aug ig^ Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners. Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prof. Craig and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edgeof Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up ■ to - date methods and practice are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardeningis indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dept. A. F.. Springfield, Mass. PROF. CRAIG. TheMastin Afltomatic White= washand Spraying Machine Is Reliable, Practical and Durable. When the machine is filled to within six inches of tbe top. a few strokes of the pump will compress enough air in the tank to produce a continuous mist-like spray for 15 minutes. Write for Catalog and details to Department C. Sold throueh beedstiien. Dealers in Florists' and Poultry Supplies. J. G. MASTIN fi CO 3124 West Lake St.. CHICAGO. ILL. Kramer's Pot Hangers For tale by Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists and Supply Dealers, Price, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mall. SI. 25. I. N. KRAMER fc SON, Giiar Rapiis. Iowa H.BAYERSDORFER&GO. Florists' Supplies. 1129 Arch street, PHILADELPHIA, FA. Send (or oar new catalogue. SIEBERT'S ZINC Nevei Rnst GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best. Last forever. Ovti 30,000 pounds now in use. A sure preveotative ol Elass slipping. ESectlve on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract. Two sizes ^ and H. 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra: 7 lbs. for $2.50 ISlbs. for $5.00, by express. Forsale by ttie trada. RANDOLPH a McCLEMENTS,' Successors to Chas. T. Siebert. Baum 6 Beatty Sts., Pittsbnrg. Holds Class Firmly See the Point 1^ PEERUESS W»Ff"g Points are tbe twit. Ho righu or lefti. Box of 1,000 poinU 76 oU. pottpald. HEKBT A« I»REER« f U CkwteBt St., FUI*^ Pft. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORIST'S SUPPLIES. We Manufacture all Our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Qreens and all Florists' Requisites. The Remedy for Your Condensation Troubles. A Guaranteed Invtstntent with Guaranteed Results Did You See Our AT THE Baltimore Convention And ask about the "MOREHEAD SYSTEM" of Steam Line Drainage and Boiler Feeding NOREHEAD MFG. CO. Dept. "N" DETROIT, MICH. STOCKS CARRIED IN New York Chicago Los Angeles Chatham ,Ont. Philadelphia San Francisco Wichita, Kan. Memphis, Tenn. New Orleans, La. Birmingham, Ala. Attentlonll Glass BuyersII GREENHOUSE GLASS. You vpill save money if you obtain our prices before you buy. Quality A No. 1. Protnpt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable whdte paint for this purpose Half barrels, (25 gallons) per gal., $1.76. 5 gal. pails, per gal., $1,80. Ho M. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLESALE GLASS AND PAINTS, Long Distance Phone 651-659 West Washington Boulevard, CHICAGO. Near Desplalnes Street. Monroe 4994. The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES WRITE rOR FIGURES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO GORHAM & GHAPLINE ! DDIIITCDV ^l<*"<> Prices on «ll rnllllllnl Kinds ol Printing. Pontiac BIdg, Harrison & Dearborn Sis., Chicago 1000 Letter Heads | (t ._ _^ 1000 Envelopes j: 4'0'5*^ « igii. The American Florist. 241 Destroys srecn black and white fly. red spider, thrips. mealy buK. brown and white scale and all soft bodied insects An excellent cleanser for decorative stock. Used as « spray you can rely on it for posi tive results, without fear of failure or dissatis faction. $2.50 per gallon; $1.00 per quart. PUNGINE An iofalllble remedy for mildew, rust and other funeus diseases. A clean, safe and easily applied spraying: material. Prof. W. F. Massey. associate edi:or of the Market Growers Journal replying to an iOQuire' for a remedy for bUck spot on roses, writes (July 1. 1911): The FuoBineadverti»ed by the Aphine Company is worth trying on this disease. It ib promising here as a fungi cide. $2.O0 per gallon; 75c per quart. For Sale by Seedsmen. Manufactured by Aphine Manufacturing Company MADISON N- J. THE BEST BugKillerand Bloom Saver For PROOF Write to P. R. PALETHORPE COMPANY, Owensboro, Ky I kr« eUT to klU with The fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bag 100 Iba, B&tlBf&ctlo!: ^aranteed or money back; why try cheap BhbBtltnteB that maserB da not dare to guarantee ? , m E 1. stooTHOFf CO., Homn n&ioi, i. t. Catalogue | Illustrations | XVE have a large assortment of strictly hieh-class halltones of which we can sunoly electros suitable for catalogue illustrations. If you need anything in this ^vay, state your requirements and we will submit proofs of the illustra- tions in btock. Pr ca FOR Cash: Only 15 cents per square inch. L The American Florist Co. f 440 S. Deal bom St., CHICAGO. • Thisis theU-Bar the bar that make U-8arGreenhouse ihe Famous lireen- housts They Are. This little glimpse gives you only a suggestion of the beau tiful setting of this unusual range. The photo was taken directly from the residence terrace, lonkihg down the sunken grass plot towards the rose gardens. On the terrace is a choice U-Bar palm house of classic design which IS connected to the residence conservatory by a loggia that is glass enclosed In tbe wijler- The palm house leads directly into the greenhouses themselves. A very unusual grouping you see^ooe that, because of its cloce associati n with tbe residence, demanded a construction combining both simplicity and ornamcDtaloess. Tbe UBaris strictly that kind. That's why it won out. And thats tbe sequel. Tbe catalog shows numerous views of the entire layou.1. Send for it. U-BAR GREENHOUSES PIERSON U-BAR CO ONE I^ADISON AVt. NEWYORK. CANADIAN OfMCt lO PHILLIPS PLACt MONTREAL Ventilating Apparatus Remember that Advance prices are always net, and the same to every customer. Greenhouse ventilation is very important, so is an Our New "Twistless Arm' Advance Apparatus Note the simple coDstructicn. One bolt securely lastens it to the shafting pipe. Easy to si't up. Free from lust. Our Twistlefs Aim is fully protected, a patent bavintr been allowed us on the con- structicn of the parts that clamp to the shaft- ing pipe, and a patent pending on the con- struction of ttie rod bracket. PRICES, Net, r. 0. B. Richmond, ind. Advance Machine, complete as illustrated .each, $10.50 Arms. Iwisiiess or elbow, complete each. $0.25 Hangers, complete., each. .08 Shafting fipe. double strength per foot. $0.08 Shafting Fipe, single strength — perfoot. .05 Oar New Catalogue J thoroughly illustrates and describes our new arm: also the rest of our line. Get one; it will interest you. Ivet us have an order, no matter how small; it will be appreciated, and receive our most careful and prompt attention. THE ADVANCE CO., Richmond, Ind. Nikoteen for spraying plants and Nikoteen refined; it is clean and e Nikoteen The most effective and economical material there is fojs^praying plants and blooms. IsskillfuUy extract- ed from leaf to bacco and carefully refijied; it is clean and easy to apply. doesthework when vaporized either in pans on pipes or over a flame. Full Pint Bottles. $1.50. Nikoteen Aphis Punk Specially prepared for fumigating closed houses. It vaporizes tbe Nicotine evenly and without waste. Nothing keeps a hoDS« free from Aphis so cheaply. Price S6.50 per case of 12 paraffined boxes. All Seedsmen. 242. The American Florist. Aug. ig^ Cattle Manure in Ba^s Shredded or Pulverized Pure — dry — uniform and reliablet,^ The best Of all mannres for tbs greenhouBe. Florists all over the country are usins it instead af rouffh manure. Pulverized Sheep Manure ., - ~=^^^ Absolutely the beat Sheep Manure oip L ' ■ '" ■■**' the market. Pure manure and noth< kfr else. The beet fertilizer for carnations and fos flqaid top-dressing. Unequalled for all field oae^ Write for circulars and prices. -v The Pulverized Mannre Company 32 Union Stock Yards. Ctitoii o Mention tne American Florist when WTittng Carman's Antipest INSECTICIDE AND FUNGICIDE For the Garden, Orchard and Greenhouse Nod poisoDOUB and harmless to vecetntion. Rills Green Fly, Aphides. Baric Lice, Thrips, Mealy Bug, Red Spider, Scale, Wire Worms, Ants and Slugs. This is the Grower s Friend. Handy use, cheap aod elective, mixes readily in water. Destroys all insect pests and keeps down filth. Circulars on appli- cation, $1.50 per gallon. Also in quarts, half ^falloos and in bulk. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., FLUSHING. N. Y. Approved by the New Vork State Agricul- tural Dept. Certificate No.223. July 8. 1910 GuaraDteed under insecticide act. 1910. ial No. 91 of U. S. Agricultural Dept. Mention the American Florist when writing A LL Mil rserymeo, Seedsmen and Florists wisbiot to do business with Europe should send for ih% "Horticnltaral idvertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, beine read weekly by all the horticultural traders: it is also taken by •T6r 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription, to cover cost of postage, 7Sc. As the H. A. is a purely trade medium, appli- cants should, with the subscription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdbam, Notts. Addresa EditOTS Of " H. A." cmiweU Nurseries, LOWDBAM. Notts, Emtland EVANS' Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Catalog, Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond, Ind 'Mention the American Florist when writing Let us qnote yon on new and second-hand BOILERS, PIPE, FITTINGS, 6LASS, Greenhouse Lumber, Tools, Sash, Etc. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO., 1304-1412MetrooolltMiAve.. BrooklKm. N Y. ^^mwmm^ 50 SAVED Pipes, Flues and Casings thoroughly overhauled and guaran teed. Greenhouse Fitiings of ever\ description. ILLINOIS PIPE fi MFG. CO., 21 13 S. Jefferson St., CHI -AGO Mention tne American Florist when writing ^^^^iimm^^ PAINT- What Do You Know About It? CAN you tell by the way it "mixes up" if it's pure lead? Can you tell by the way it lays if it's pure linseed oil? Can you detect marble dust or iron pyrites in the mixed paint you buy? Can you tell whether it's part fish oil or all linseed oil? Can you tell by the way it doesn't wear what the matter is? That's right, own up — of course you can't tell. . All you know is that yonr paint peels, cracks, chalks off, or— just plain — doesn't wear. Let's get down to plain everyday facts. — Pure white lead today costs 8 cents a pound. — Pure linseed oil today costs $1.16 a gallon. — It takes 68 pounds of lead and 3 gallons of pure oil to make 6 gallons of pure mixed paint, or $1.60 a gallon. • To this must be added the cost of mixing it and a fair profit, which makes it cost $1.75 a gallon. $1.76 is our price for more than 10 gallons. $1.80 for less than 10 gallons. So, you see, it is self-evident that any greenhouse paint that is offerexl' 2. -Price per 500, $2.85; per 1000, $4. iO. Send for sample. ELECTRO OF THIS LEAF, POSTPAID, $1.25. American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn Street, Ciiicago. 244 The American Florist. Aug. yp, SAVES MANY TIMES #»ITS PRICED THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S DIRECTORY saves many times its price to every one who catalogues or circulaiizes the trade. Fully revised to date of publicatioa, it puts the mail only to live names, avoiding vt^aste of postage and printed matler, time and labor. Contains 590 pages, lists of Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada by states and towns, also alpfiabetically; firmi that issue catalogues, foreign merchants, horticultural societies and much other up-to-date information which makes it a reference book of daily utility wherever a wholesale trade is done. Published annually by the American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. Cut Flower Boxes and Fibre Shipping Cases PAPER BOXES of Every Description It will pay )OU to get our samples and prices before ordering. THE J. E. SMITH CO. 6-8-10-12 N. Central Ave.. BiLTIMORE, MD. A STIC A Ir'eenjiouseqla^ USE IT NOW. CF.O.PIERCECO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK Everything fo^ u Greenhouse Woodwork, Glass, Pipe, Boilers, Fittings, Hose, Ventilating machinery PRICED ALWAYS RIGHT. JOHN C MONINGER GO., Bi^K^ha^lTit, Chicago MASTIC A 13 elastic and tenacious, admits of expaosioD and contraction. Putty becomes bard a^d brittle. Broken elass more easily removed without brealcint; of other glass, as occurs with patty. Lasts longer tban putty. Easy to apply Flower Colors Use our COLOR CHART in describing tbem. rHICE. $1.00 POSTPAID. American Florist Co>. 440 S.DeariiornSt.. CHICAOO Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports ^ ™t JENNINGS""'«1 IRON GUTTER. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS nr Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send (or Circulars. DI1XE31, CASKEY & KEEN, S. W. Comer Sixth and Berli Streets. PHaADKLPHlA. VENTIUTIN6 APPARATUS CUT FLOWER •^ AND Design Boxes All sizea. lowest prices. Write, C. C. Pollworth Co., MnWAUKEB. e^m^BsssssmffjasmsEmmg MmBTica is "the Prow a{ the L'bssbI; there may be mare comfort Amidships, but wo are the hrst to touch Unlcnau/u Seas," Vol. XXXVII. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK. AUGUST 26, 1911. No. 1212 TheAmerigan Florist Twenty-Sixth Vear. " CoprriKht, 1911, by American Florist Company Entered as Second-Class Matter Nov U 1891. at the Post (Jt£ce at Chicago Illinois, under act of March 3. 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Cblcago. Lon^ Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address: Ameno, Chicago. Subscription. United States and Mexico $1.00 a year; Canada S2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, S2 50 Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from Aueust, 1901. Address all correspondence subscriptions, etc.. .American Florist Co. 4'OS. Deai born St. Chicatro SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — Geo. Asmus. Chicago. President: Richard Vincent. Jr. Baltimore Md., Vice- Pres ; H. B Dorner Urbana. 111.. Sec'y; Wm. F. K ACTING. Buffalo N V. Treas. Officers Ei.F.cT — Richard Vincent. Jr.. Baltimore. .\ld. Pri.-s.; August Pokh mann. Chicauj. Vicu Hres : John Young. New York, Sec'y: W F. Kasting. Buffalo. N. Y.. Treas. Next meeting at Chicago. August. 1912. AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Next meeting and exhibition, .-\uiznst 19'2. I. S. Hendrickson Floral Park. N.\ .President: L. Merton Gage. Orange, .Mass., Secretary. RAILWAY GARDENING ASSOCIATION. Next meeting at Roanoke. Va., 1912. Patrick FOY Koanoke. Va.. President: J. E. Bu-tter- I Fihii), Lee's Summit. Mo., Secretary and Treas- urer. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Ne»t meeting at Boston. Mass 1912. W H PUNN Kansas I. ity V)o.. Pros. F. L. Mulford. Wafthingion. L). C. Secy Treasurer. i|l CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Annual convention and exhibition in conjunc- tion with the St. Louis Horticultural Soci. ty. St. Louis, Mo. Nov.mbir 7 11. 1911. Elmkr L) Smith, \drian Mich.. President: C.VV. Johnson. Morgan Park. III.. Secretary. AMERIC4N ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition at Detroit. Mich. l'iI2 A Farf.nwald. Roslyn Pa . Presi- dent: Philip Brfitmi-yer. D. troit. Mich.. Vice- President: Beniamin Hammond. Fishkill-on- Hudson N. Y.. Secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY- Next annual convention and exhibition at Detroit Mich January 2+. 1912. J ."V. V.alentine Denver. Co o.. President; A. F.J. BAufi. Thirty- eivhth^ St. and Kockwood Ave.. Indianapolis. Ind.. Secretary. THE BALTIMORE CONVENTION Continued From Issue of August 19. Thursday's Proceedings. The fourtJi session of the convention was called to order promptly on sched- ule time as provided for in the consti- tution governing election of officers, and balloting for officers to serve for the ensuing year was at once begun. At 1 :00 p. m. the ballot not being com- pleted an adjournment was taken until 6 :00 p. m., at which time President Asmus resuined the session, and called for report of committee on state vice- presidents, which was read and on mo- tion approved and a vote of thanks extended to the different state vice- presidents. President Asmus referred to the sad occurrence of the taking away by death of one of the oldest and most be- loved members, John Birnie, and an- nounced that he h.id named a suitable committee to prepare resolutions ap- propriate to the occasion which he now desired the secretary to read, request- ing all to remain standing meanwhile as a token of respect to the departed brother. The convention rose while the re- port of the committee v^as read in a feeling manner by Secretary Dorner. The report was unanimously adopted by rising vote, the convention at the suggestion of President Asmus remain- ing standing for an interval of time in silence. F. R. Pierson was recognized by the chair to present the following resolu- tion which he stated was to give fur- ther effect to the good work done by our Washington representative, W. F. Gude: Whereas, It is a well known fact that for years the various express com- panies now operating over the railway lines of the United States have been declaring high dividends on watered stock, necessitating their charging the public extortionate rates on the small package business carried by them; and Whereas, The mail service of this country if developed as it should be would act as a regulator of express rates and reduce them to a reasonable figure; and Whereas, The express companies, seeing the handwriting on the wall and realizing that the. intelligent merchants and others of the country have become enlightened to the true state, of the conditions existing have been through their lobby for years fomenting oppo- sition to the establishment of a parcels post such as otlier countries who com- pete with us now enjoy; and have en- listed in such opposition various retail trades and others who think that a parcels post would help the mail order houses and department stores, whereas in fact it would stimulate the entire commerce of the country, and the loss to retailers would be offset a thousand times in the general increased pros- perity; and • Whereas, The express companies and others have scattered broadcast the idea tiiat the postoffice department would be run at, a loss were the post- office business increased through the establishment of a parcels post, where- as on the contrary its revenues would be greatly increased provided proper rates of charge for the railway service were enforced; and Whereas, In every foreign country communication by mail is so much ap- preciated that the people of Germany and other countries have advantages in a parcels post such as we have never had here; therefore, be it Resolved, That our representatives in congress be personally written to or communicated with by each and every one of our membership throughout this United States, and urged to enact a parcels post at the earliest possible mo- ment that shall place our citizens on a footing with foreigners, and that shall furnish an effective regulator of express rates in this country to the end that the entire manufacturing and commercial business of the country may be stimulated and our domestic commerce increased beyond present conception of its volume. The need for a parcels post is urgent and press- ing and congress can serve the country in no more effective way at this time. On motion of F. R. Pierson the fore- going were unanimously adopted. In the absence of H. H. Whetzel, plant pathologist, his report was read by title and on motion ordered printed in full in the proceedings of the so- 246 The American Florist. Aug 26, SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AT BALTIMORE, MD., AUGUST 16-18, 1911. ciety. Through Secretary Dorner. the superintendent of trade exhibit, Mack Richmond reported that the amount received from sale of space amounted to $3,796.00, which statement was greeted with applause. It was then or- dered that the committee on tariff and legislation be instructed to draft a let- ter pertaining to the resolution adopted with regard to the parcels post, a copy of the same to be sent to each member of the S. A. F. The secretary read the report of the judges of trade e.xhibit, which on mo- tion of F. R. Pierson was adopted and ordered made a part of the printed records of the meeting. President Asmus announced that he had named J. C. Vaughan, F. H. Traendly and W. J. Stewart a com- mittee on final resolutions of thanks for courtesies, the report of which committee would be made at the close of the session. The chair then invited any member desiring to do so to in- troduce any new business. None re- sponding, the amendment to the con- stitution proposed with reference to annual dues, initiation fees and life membership was considered, and the proposed amendment was lost by a rising vote. The report of the audit- ing committee of the National Flower Show was then read by W. N. Rudd and was adopted. Election of Officers. p. Welch read the report of the tell- ers of election, as follows : Your com- mittee appointed to receive, sort and count ballots for ofEcers of the asso- ciation for the year 1911-1912 beg leave to make the following report : For president : Total number of votes cast 385 Richard Vincent, Jr 215 J. K. M. L. Farquhar IVO For vice-president : Total nvtmber of votes cast 384 August Poehlmann 217 H, E. Philpott 1G7 For secretary : Total number of votes cast 383 John Young 228 David Rust 1.55 For treasurer : Total number of votes cast 355 W. F. Kasting 355 On constitutional amendment as to change of time and date of holding an- nual meetings : Total number of votes cast 350 Against the amendment 190 In favor of the amendment IGl Mr. Farquhar immediately moved that the vote for Mr. Vincent for presi- dent for the ensuing year be made unanimous. Mr. Farquhar returning his acknowledgments to the friends who had voted for him and for the interest manifested in the election, but rejoicing in the success of the winning candidate. Similar action was taken regarding the election of Mr. Poehlmann as vice- president, on the part of Mr. Philpott. The various candidates who had re- ceived the majority of all votes cast as reported by the tellers were then duly declared elected to the respective oflBces named for the ensuing year by President Asmus. amid applause. Also that the amendment referring to change of date of annual meetings had been voted down. Benjamin Hammond presented the report of the committee on school gar- dens and requested that it be read by title and ordered printed in the pro- ceedings, which was on motion duly authorized, and so ordered. Life Membership Badge. The following report, submitted by Mr. Farquhar. was read and on mo- tion referred to the discretion of the executive committee with power to act. viz. : Your committee has given much thought to the subject of a badge thai would be emblematic, artistic and con- venient to represent life membership in the S. A. F. Your committee recommend that the badge be round in form, that the pres- ent leaf emblem of the society appear in relief on the surface, with the let- ters S. A. F. placed obliquely across the leaf, and the words "Life Member" on the ground, around the upper side, that is over the leaf. A sketch of the proposed badge ac- companied the report, which in a .gen- eral way showed the design recom- mended by the committee. President Asmus announced that he had appointed as committee on recom- mendations in president's address the following : P. Welch. F. R. Pierson. W. N. Rudd. W. F. Kasting, F. H. Traendly. The report of this commit- tee was presented verbally by Mr. Rudd. and on motion of Mr. Hill, sec- onded by H. E. Bunyard, was adopted by rising and unanimous vote. The report of the committee, on final resolutions was then read, and on mo- tion unanimously adopted, and with three cheers and a tiger, which were enthusiastically given for Baltimore, the convention adjourned sine die. New and Good Things at the Convention. FOR THE r.KTAIL DEALER. There has been so far but one per- fect exhibition hall for the convention display, and that is the Armory in Baltimore. On entering this immense building the magnitude of the display made every one pause and wonder at the vast expanse, and as they gazed about the exclamation was always one of surprise and approval of the whole arrangement. It was by far the best staged exhibition the society has ever had. There was much to interest the re- tail florist; in fact, fully two-thirds of the space was filled with goods solely for their inspection. Ribbons which are so necessary to the stock of every flower shop were seen in great variety, many new weaves, patterns and color effects being shown for the first time. New gauzes in figured patterns, water- proof and otherwise, showed from the numerous offerings the popularity of these filmy goods. Lion & Co.. New York, had a large variety of patterns of chiffons and gauze ribbons: a lace trimmed chiffon handkerciiief for bouquets and corsages was very pretty. Wertheimer Bros., of New York, displayed an endless variety of cor- sage ties which were very attractive. X feature was a corsage shield called the Werbro. This is to protect the dress from stain from the stems of the flowers and looked useful and effective. Schloss Bros., of New York, offered ribbons of all qualities and colors stamped with gilt and silver script let- ters with any inscription, which looked like standard goods for the flower shop. A rubberized piece of silk with a but- ton and piece of thread attached was to be used to cover the stems of cor- sages; when the stems were wrapped the thread was wound round the but- ton, which kept the covering in place. The Pennock-Meehan Co.. Philadel- phia. Pa., and New York, were strong in high-class tinted or chameleon col- ored ribbons, in shades to harmonize or contrast with any colored flower. Almost the entire stock is dyed and woven to their order. Many corsage ties with beautiful shadings were seen in quantity. Special corsage pins were also a feature. A Double White Kil- zgii. The American Florist. 247 Wif^^ SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AT BALTIMORE, MD., AUGUST 16-18, 1911. larney rose of great substance for this time of season was also exhibited by this firm, who are introducing it for J. A. Budlong & Sons Co., of Provi- dence, R. I. It appears to be the best thing yet in white roses. Reed & Keller, of New York, had an expanding lattice pot cover which looked like a good thing. A new wicker vase with zinc lining on the or- der of the horn wicker floor vase, ex- cept that it was shorter and wider, looked very practical. The display of H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., was enormous and comprised a full line of all stand- ard goods. A wicker lamp stand and shade for table use had a basket foundation intended for cut flowers, which, when filled and illuminated by the electric light of the lamp, should make a very pretty ornament. The ammobium-statice wreath was a strik- ing novelty and should have a great sale. A half basket to fit against a mirror is shown for the decorators., J. G. Neidinger, Philadelphia, pre- sented a novelty in the ivory toned wicker baskets, of which he had a fine variety, many of them made up with varied colored artificial flowers to show that they seemed to harmonize with all colors. They look like good sellers. Prepared magnolia leaves made up into wreaths and decorated with flowers were also a feature. Japanese chenille looks almost like red immortelles when made up and as the immortelles have skied from 50 to 7.5 per cent this will be a welcome addition for Christmas work. Several fine displays of fancy pot- tery were seen. S. A. Weller had a new figured clay pot that looked al- most as good as a fancy jardiniere. A line of hanging baskets in claj- were very pretty and looked as if they would move quickly. The Roseville Pottery Co.. Zanesville, O., presented distinct novelties in wall pockets, new jardinieres and stands and brass open holders for jardinieres that will make great show pieces. In choice plant stock there were many fine exhibits-. The Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J., showed ardisias that were wonderfully filled with green berries which should show splen- didly when colored up. Well budded camellias was another of the choice things on their tables. The palm displays of the Lemuel Ball Estate, Wissinoming, Philadelphia, Pa., Charles D. Ball, Holmesburg, Philadelphia, Pa., and the Joseph Hea- cock Co., Wyncote, Pa., while not large, sliow the plants of their stocks to be in the very best possible condition. Philadelphia is certainly the center of the palm industry. Charles Eble of New Orleans, La., exhibited Phoenix Roebelenii outdoor stock, which, if it can be brought to such perfection by this culture, should make it saleable at a popular price. J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati, O., showed Adiantum Farleyense and Asplen- ium nidus avis, which were very well grown and should be great for basket work. The Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa., were very strong on crotons, highly colored stock, also Ficus pan- durata, exceptionally well grown. Dra- caenas and arecas were seen in great shape, as were various sizes of very promising cyclamen. The F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y., had a collection of Nephrolepis ferns which was magnificent, promi- nent amongst them being fine speci- mens of the N. Harrissii, one of the very best. Knight & Struck, New York, with promising heather, and Lager & Har- rell. Summit, N. J., made interesting displays that will call them to mind later on. The display of Henry F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa., was complete, tools and requisites being very noticeable, particularly a new hand cultivator or hoe. New varieties of gladioli offered by Arthur Cowee, Berlin, N. Y., was an ideal white, pure as snow with a large flower called Rochester White. When offered in quantity it will un- doubtedly be in the hands of every grower. Cowee's Peace is also a fine white with a pink throat. La Luna is also a striking novelty. Jones, the Holly Wreath Man from Milton, Del., showed holly wreaths and outside greens, such as magnolia leaves, boxwood and green moss, which were well displayed and very in- teresting to the city man. Lord's frostproof plant box shown by the Lord's Frostproof Plant Box Co., Minneapolis, Minn., looks very good, and the folding boxes of the Ed- wards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia,, Pa., and W. J. Boas & Co., Philadel- phia, Pa., presented many features to interest the store, men. There were many other matters of interest for the visitor, but the retail florist could spend a day very profitably among these exhibits which were so invit- ingly arranged for his inspection and see almost at a glance the very best and latest the markets of the world afford. K. Additional Visitors. E. S. Affelt, Richmond, Va. (leo. Asmus, Chicago. M. Barker, Chicago.' Otto Bauer, Washiugton, D. C. E. Bernheimer, Philadelphia, Pa. Berodsky. New York. Ij. Brasts, Washington, D. 0. It. C. Bridgham, Boston. Mass, Harry Bunyard, New York. W. E. Cahill, Boston. Mass. F. E. Collamore, Lynu, Mass. Lawrence Cotter, Jamestown, N. Y. E. Devou.t, Atlantic City, N. J. H. B. Dorner, Urbana, III. Wm. H. Duckham, Madison, N. J. E. J. Fancourt. Philadelphia, Pa. A. P. Faulkner, Washington. D. C. Robert George, Painesville, O. S. J. Goddard, Framingham, .Mass. J. W. Grand, New York. Rupert E. Hall, New York. Benjamin Hammond. Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y. W. A. Hastings. Boston, Mass. James Heacock, Wyncote, Pa. Wm. F. Kasting. Buffalo, N. Y. John Kubn, Jr., Philadelphia. I'a. Fred Lautensehlager, Chicago. Cbas. Lenker, Freeport, N. Y. L. P. Lord. Minneapolis, Minn. J. B. McArdle. Greenwich, Conn. E. J. McCallum, Pittsburg, Pa. Matbias H. Maun, Chicago. Warren G. Matthews, Dayton, O. C. H. Maynard. Detroit. Mich. J. A. Muller, Rutherford. N. J. Peter Olsem. Joliet, 111. S. C. Parnell. Floral Park, N. Y. W. L. Palinsky. Chicago. W. R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. A. T. Pyter. Joliet. 111. .Martin Reukauf. Philadelphia, Pa. I. Rosnosky, Philadelphia, Pa. John A. Ruppert. Riverton, N. J. David Rust. Philadelphia, Pa. ("has. Sandiford. Buffalo, N. Y. Ed. Schmidt. Washington, D. C. T. Scholer. Wyncote. Pa. D. J. Scott, Corfu, N. Y. Wm. A. Sceger, Jr., St. Louis, Mo. F. E. Selkregg, Northeast, Pa. J. Austin Shaw, New York. J. F. Sibson, Germantown, Philadelphia, Pa. S. Simmarch, Washington, D. C. Cbas. R. Steinbaoh, Richmond, Va. tV. W. Tailby, Wellesley, Mass. G. C. Tbacber, Boston, Mass. Joseph N. Thojias, Greensburg, Pa. Chas. Thurn, Chicago. L. W. C. TuthiU. New York. V. C. Viereck. Columbus, O. P. Welch, Boston. Mass. It. C. Witterstaetter, Cincinnati, O. John Young. Bedford Hills, N. Y. Mrs. Berodsky, New York. Mrs. C. H. Mavnard. Detroit, .Mich. 1248 The American Florist. Aug. 26 American Gladiolus Society. The American Gladiolus Society held meetings at the convention hall, Balti- more, August lG-17. There was great enthusiasm displayed at the meeting and every one was much encouraged and considered the prospects very bright for the future of the gladiolus. The society adopted the scale of points recommended at the Boston meeting and will also arrange a color chart. The society will also offer its medal for competition at exhibitions of other societies. ANNUAL MEETING. The meeting was opened by President Hendrickson at 4 p. m., August 16, and President Asmus of the S. A. F. ad- dressed the members in a speech of wel- come, and predicted a grand future for the society, speaking from his experi- ence as a florist, having had the oppor- tunity to observe the great progress made by the gladiolus within the past few years. In mentioning the relation- ship of the A. G. S. and S. A. F., he said : "We want you equally as well as you want us." Secretary Gage's report of the min- utes of the March meeting was read and ordered to be placed on record. President Hendrickson then ad- dressed the meeting, and, on motion by J. C. Vaughan, his address was re- ferred to a committee of three, to make suggestions from recommenda- tions therein, and J. C. Vaughan, M. Crawford and A. Cowee were appoint- ed by the president, and presented the following report : "Tour committee for consideration of your president's address recommends the appointment of the following gen- tlemen to act as a board of registry for examination and naming of vari- eties of gladioli offered for that pur- pose : I. S. Hendrickson, Arthur Cowee and Carl Cropp. to serve until their successors shall be appointed or elect- ed. They shall formulate and put into use such rules for this purpose as they may deem best. Trials shall be made at such place or places as said committee shall deem best. The sec- retary of the society shall be ex- ofEcio member of said board. All the work of the board shall be subjected to the approval of the executive com- mittee of the said society. "Your committee further recommends that the executive committee of this society be authorized to expend not to exceed .$50 for the die for a suit- able medal for the society. J. C. Vaughan, Arthur Cowee, M. Crawford Treasurer Fuld read his report, which showed a balance on hand of $230.37. Financial Secretary Touell's report showed that there was still on the books to be collected for advertise- ments in the bulletins, and member- ship dues, .$.?45.00, all of which he be- lieved could be collected within a month. The nominating committee reported a list of candidates for the several ofBces. The bulletin committee's report was read by H. Youell and accepted, and it was voted that delinquent mem- bers be dropped from membership. After a discussion regarding the grading of sizes of bulbs for the trade, it was voted on motion of J. C. Vaughan that the American Gladiolus Society adopt the following as a general standard : First size bulbs, IVi inches and up: second size bulbs, 1% inches to 1% inches. Mr. Joslin recommended that the society adopt a chart to be used for describing the flowers of gladioli, and that this chart be printed for dis- tribution. Prof. Beal said that such a chart was used at their trial grounds and that the society could have some of them. It was also recommended that a color chart be made for uni- versal use. Motion that this question be laid over until Thursday's meeting was carried. Mrs F. H. Traendly. Winner of the Hnchschild. Kohn & Co.'s '-ilver Cup at ttie Ladies' Bowling Contest at Baltimore. Md. THURSDAY'S SESSION. The meeting was called to order at 10 a. m., August 17, the first business being a lecture and report of investi- gation of gladiolus diseases by Mr. Fitzpatrick of Cornell university. The election of officers resulted as follows : Isaac S. Hendrickson, president. E. H. Cushman, vice-president. L. Merton Gage, corresponding secre- tary. H. Youell, financial secretary. Wm. Sperling, treasurer. Arthur Cowee, A. T. Boddington, E. W. Fengar, executive committee. Arthur Cowee, Leonard Joerg, Prof. A. C. Beal, nomenclature committee. The report of exhibition committee read and adopted and it was moved that the aw.irds committee be instruct- ed to award prize for articles in bulle- tins without further action by society. Prof. Beal, in reporting the trials at Cornell, said that Prof. Craig was not able to be present at this meeting. It was voted that the complete report of the nomenclature committee be printed in bulletin No. 4. The nomen- clature committee recommended that a committee be appointed to secure or have printed a suitable color chart for the society, and which shall, if deemed necessary, be copyrighted and sold, and also recommended that upon the re- verse side of this chart there be printed such descriptions and details as would assist in deciding as to the value of a variety, aside from the color, which was adopted. It was voted that the recommenda- tions for certificating varieties and score card presented at the Boston meeting be adopted by the society. Prof. Beal was given a rising vote of thanks. The following committees were an- nounced by President Hendrickson: Membership ; I. B. Hutchinson, Ralph Cushman, Geo. W. Parsons. Exhibi- tion : H. Youell, B. Hammond Tracy, L. Merton Gage, J. B. McArdle. Press and bulletin : L. Merton Gage, H. Youell. Montague Chamberlain, J. C. Vaughan, M. Crawford. Arthur Cowee announced that, through his efforts, the state of New York had given the society the sum of $1,000, to be used in the work at our trial grounds at Ithaca. Mr. Cowee was given a rousing vote of thanks. A vote of thanks was also extended to Mr. Fitzpatrick, and the authorities at Cornell, which was pleasingly re- sponded to by Mr. Fitzpatrick. A vote of thanks was extended to the trade press, for the publicity given our so- ciety, and also to the S. A. P. for the use of our meeting and exhibition room. The meeting then adiourned. L. MERTON Gage, Sec'y. PRESIDENT HENDRICKSON'S ADDRESS. The first year of the American Gladi- olus Society is past and gone to make history, either good, poor or indifferent, which, I will not attempt to pass judg- ment on. However, one year is hard- ly long enough to really accomplish much in what seems to me to be the two most important lines of work, namely : thorough trials of all varieties on the market and creating interest in and love for our favorite flower. While millions of bulbs are sold each year, it is surprising to find how many people there are in the country who are not familiar or acquainted with gladioli at all, and only comparatively few peo- ple have any idea of the splendor and glory of the finer varieties that have been brought out and introduced dur- ing the past ten years, but a beginning has been made, as the reports of the different committees will show. From a membership of 137 a year ago we have increased it to 172. This increase, we think, is remarkable, considering the number of horticultural societies scattered all over the country. Our special meeting held in Boston at the time of the National Flower Show was well attended and much interest was manifested in the dis- cussions. The attempt for an exhibit of cut blooms was a failure, as it was found to be about four weeks too early. The present exhibit will speak for it- self. We are indebted to the officers and directors of the S. A. F. for the- free use of the room in which the competitive exhibits are staged. We have issued three bulletins during the year, which have been a little more than self supporting. Personal obser- vation during the present summer con- vinces me more than ever that there is work for this society to do, as there seems to be a craze at the present time for applying names to varieties. This is to be commended when the variety named has some merit, but when names are applied to varieties that are inferior to those varieties that have been in existence for years it seems time to call a halt. Then again there is no doubt whatever that a lot of varieties are being renamed by growers who are not familiar with ex- isting varieties. It seems to me that a great deal of this confusion could be avoided if our society could es- tablish a bureau of registration where I igit. The American Florist. 249 all new varieties could be submitted and passec' upon before thoy are rec- ognized as new varieties by tlie trade. I tlilnk it would also bo interesting If we could establish a list ot 100 best varieties, and it mieht to w.ll to es- tpl lish ii discard list tO eliminate some •of the kinds that have Leen superseded by later seedlings. I believe we can create a great deal of interest among local horticultural societies if the American Gladiolus Society would adopt some medal to be offered through the local societies for best exhibits of gladiolus blooms. A uniform medal ■could be made without a great deal of cost to our society, and I think it would accomplish much in the spread of in- terest. In conclusion, I wish to express my appreciation of the honor in being the first president of the American Glad- iolus Society and bespeak the same loyal support of the membership to my successor in office and predict a very useful and successful future for this .society. The awards for the premiums were .as follows : OPEN CLASSES. Best 25 spikes of Gladiolus Kunderd's Glory fl. F. Micbt'il Go's, silver cup, John W. Pepper, -Jenkintown, Pa. Best six spikes Gladiolus of any white variety, M, Crawford's prize, J. Thomann & Son, Rochester, N. Y. Best 10 varieties not on the market, three spikes of each, Peter Henderson & Go's, prize, H. W. Koerner, Milwaukee, Wis. Best collection 10 varieties six spikes each, W. Atlee Burpee's prize, John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, N. Y, Best 12 spikes Gladiolus Golden Queen, E. E. 'Stewart's prize, B. Hammond Tracy, Wenham, Mass. Best vase of new seedlings not less than 25 Tarieties, B. F. White's prize, H. W. Koerner, Best 25 spikes of any white variety, B, H, ■Cushman'a prize, J. Thomann & Son. Best vase of any named yellow variety, A. T. Boddlngton'a prize, John Lewis Childs. Best exhibit of standard named varieties, Gar- ■deners' Chronicle cup, John Lewis Childs. Best collection of 15 varieties. Stumpp & "Walters* prize, John Lewis Childs. Best center piece for dining room, W. L. Craw- ford's prize, Mrs. B. Hammond Tracy, Wen- Market gardeners 274 — Winter crops 274 — Watering vegetables 274 Heating jtrobleni ;>74 Orcenhon.se building 274 The nursery trade ?"<: — Hardy hydrangeas 276 — Ornjiineiitai fruils in Arnold Arboretum. . ..2(6 Europeon horticulture 278 Getting furnace results 2S'i Notes of the Chicago coal trade 2R7 Renew subscriptions promptly so that no copies of the papers may be missed. "Constant Reader" should repeat queries, with full name and address, in order to secure replies. Most city flower stores are on the ground floor, but there are many in basements and sub-basements. A con- siderable number of flower stands are located in hotels, oflice buildings, rail- way stations and such places, and some ocean liners have had flower stands. So far as we know, however, the first important flower store to be located above the first floor on an Im- portant business street is that of Chas. Schneider at 32 West Washington street, near Dearborn street, Chicago. A short stairway leads to commodious (juarters and a glass case containing flowers at the entrance on the street indicates the nature of the business carried on above. The outcome of Mr. Schneider's new venture will be watched with interest. Now it is the cactus cineraria, of which there is a fine colored plate in the Garden (London) of May 27, showing good blue flowers of the stel- lata type. The Tarrytown Horticultural Society has issued the schedule of prizes for the annual exhibition which will be held this year in Music Hall, Tarry- town, Oct. 31. to Nov. 2. A generous list of special premiums besides the society's prizes are offered. The report of the Board of Park Commissioners of Kansas City for 1910 is pulilished with folder of parks and ijoulevard statistics to April. 1911. and is a finely printed statement of the work already done and the plans of future work outlined, and contains fine half-tone illustrations of the beauty spots. The park and boulevard system contains 2.."42 acres of parks and 49 miles of improved boulevard and park drives, and the cost of the system has been .$li>,o72,.S7(l.()7 from its in- auguration to Ajiril 17. 1911. Cement Benches. It has been called to our attention that the length of the completed bench in the figures given by Otto Wittbold in the article on "Cement Benches," in The American Florist, issue of June 3, page 992, is not furnished. The fig- ures given represent the cost of a bench 100 feet long and 55 inches wide and the expense of the wooden bench was compared for the same length and width. Canadian Insect Act. The Destructive Insect and Pest Act passed by the Canadian parliament provides for fumigation of all nursery stock and stated periods and ports of entry through which such stock can be imported. Greenhouse plants, includ- ing roses grown in pots up to three inches in diameter if accompanied by grower's certificate to growth under glass, herbaceous perennials, herba- ceous bedding plants, bulbs and tubers, and Cottonwood grown in Dakota or Minnesota are exempt from fumiga- tion. The Modern Culture of Sweet Peas. A complete treatise of the culture of sweet peas by one of the noted grow- ers of this flower in England is the l500k entitled. "The Modern Culture of Sweet Peas," by Thomas Stevenson. The book is of 86 pages and contains six beautiful colored plates of the newer varieties and 12 illustrations bound in board. The growing and handling of this popular flower is thoroughly described from the prepara- tion of the soil until the flowers are ready for the judges at the exhibition, and is a valuable hand book for the sweet pea enthusiast. Sweet Peas. "Sweet Peas." by Horace J. Wright, is a splendid book of 116 pages con- taining 12 beautiful colored plates of sweet peas, nicely bound and printed on the finest of paper. The history of the sweet pea is fully covered and a thorough work on the culture of this flower by Thomas Stevenson, one of England's best growers, is a guide to the best manner of growing this very popular flower. Tultps Coming: Blind. Ei>. AMERICAN Florist : I hear many conflicting reports on the "coming blind" of tulips both forced and grown outdoors. Growers seem in- clined to blame the Hollanders while some of the latter say the bulbs are kept dry too long before potting, and are not well treated in subsequent care. What light can you give me on the subject? Veritas. As regards tulips coming blind there are some reasons that could be given for this but nothing definite or cer- tain, but I believe the packing and shipping is more often the cause than anything else. They are as a rule put in bags long before shipping and might not be quite ripe. They are then put in cases very tightly and closely to save room, they might get a little over- heated on board the steamer, there not being enough ventilation in the holds, and in August and September it is very warm in the engine room on such large steamers and a little sweating will do the act. So far nobody is able to tell for certain and we will have to be more careful of all these "maybes" until we get at the real cause. Of course, if anybody keeps bulbs lying around exposed to all sorts of condi- tions before planting he cannot expect good results. Wjr. H. Siebrecht. Coming Exhibitions. (Secretaries are requested to supply any omissions from this list and to correct any dates that may have been altered since the last advices.) Chicago, Septemher, 1911. — Exhibitions of an- imals, perennials and vegetables. Horticul- tural Society of Chicago. Art Institute. J. H. Buidott. secretary, 1620 West 104th Place, Chi- cago. Cincinnati, 0., November 13-18, 1911. — Fall ex- hibition. Cincinnati Florists* Society. Horticul- tural Hall-Music Hall. George S. Bartlett, sec- retary. 131 East Tliird street. Cincinnati. Sartford, Conn.. November 8-9. 1911. — Chrys- anthemum show, Connecticut Horticultural So- ciety. Putnam Phalanx Armory. Geo. W. Smith, secretary. Melrose, ('onn. Hartford, Conn., September 19-20, 1911, — An- nual flower show. Coimccticut Horticultural So- ciety, Unity Hall. Geo. W. Smith, secretary, Melrose, Conn. Lenox, Mass., October 25-26. 1911. — Grand fall exhibition, Lenox Horticultural Society. Town Hail. Geo. H. Instonc. secretary. Lenox. New Bedford, Mass., September 14-16, 1911 — Ninth annual fall exhibition. New Bedford Horticultural Society. Odd Fellows Hall. Jere- miah M. Tabor, secretary, 117 Sycamore street, New Bedford. New Haven, Conn., September 13-14, 1911.^ First annual dahlia exhibition. New Haven County Horticultural Society. Harmonle Hall. F. H. Wlrtz, secretary, 86 Nlcoll street. New Haven, Conn. New York, September 19-21, 1911 — Dahlia, fruit and vegetable show, American Institute of the City of New York, 19-21 West Forty-fourth street, Wm. A. Eagleson. secretary. New York, November 3-7, 1911.— Fall exhibi- tion. Horticultural Society of New York. Amer- ican Museum of Natural History. Central Park West and Seventy-seventh street. Geo. V. Nash, secretary, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx Park, New York. New York, November 1-3, 1911.— Clirysantbe- raum Show, American Institute of the City of New York. 19-21 West Forty-fourth street. Wm. A. Eagleson. secretary. New York, November 3-12. 1911, — American Land and Irrigation Exposition, Madison Square Garden. Gilbert McChirg, general manager. Singer building. New Y(trk. MQwaukee, Wis., November 18-19. 1911.— Fall Flower Show. Milwaukee Florists' Club. Auditorium. Gnstav C. Mueller, secretary. 026 Ninth street. Milwaukee. Springfield. 111., September 29-October 7, 1911. — Illinois State Fair. J. K. Dickirson, secre- tary, Springfield. St. Louis, Mo., November 7-11, 1911.— Fifth fall floral exhibition and pomologlcal display, St. Louis Horticultural Society, CJoliseum. Jef- ferson and Washington avenues. Otto G. Koe- nig. secretary. 6473 Florissant avenue. St. Louis. St. Louis, Mo.. November 7-11, 1911. — Animal exhibition. Chrysanthemum Society of America, in connection with the St. Louis Horticultural Society. Stamford. Conn., November 3-4. 1911.— First annual exhibition. Westciicster and Fairfield Horticultural Society. Casino. J. B. McArdle, secretary. Merritt building. Greenwich. Tarrytown. N. Y., October 31-Noveraber 2, 1911. — Thirteenth annual exhibition. Tarrytown Horticultural Society. Music hall. E. W. Neu- braud. secretary. Tarrytown. N. Y. Winnipeg, Man., September 1-4. 1911. — Pro- vincial Horticultural Exhibition. Winnieeg Hor- ticultural Society, Horse Show Am hitheatre. W. J. Brattston, secretary, 360 Blaryland street. AVinnipeg. Worcester, Mass., November 9, 1911, — Clirys- anlhemum exhibition. Worcester Counlv Horti- cultural Society. Horti.iiltural liall. L"* Front street. Leonard C. Midgley. secretary. Worces- ter. Mass. zgii. The American Florist. 255 MeetlngfS Next Week. Baltimore, Md., August 88, 8 p. m. -Garden- ers' and Flin-isla' t'lub of Ilaltlnioii', FlorlstM* ExcliiinK)' hull. HI- I'lnil iiuci rnniklin streets. Cleveland, 0., August 28, 7:30 p. m. — Cleve- land KlorlsiB' Cliil), I'luyrt'ss hall, liUln Detroit aveuiic. Lake Forest, III., August 30, 8 p. m.— Horti- culturul Sin-h'ty uC Luke t'ort-st. Council Chamber. City hall. Lake Geneva, Wis., September 2, 8 p. m. — Lake (Jetu'va (Jjinlt-nera' and I'uiomen ;> Associa- tion, News huildin;.'. Lenox, Mass., September 2, — Lenox Hortlcvd- tural SMch'ty. Pasadena, Calif., September 1. 8 p. m. — Pasa- dena (.iardfiiris' A.ssu».iati(ni, Hoard of Trade rooms, Wcyt t'uIorudi> street. San Franoiaco, Calif,, September 2,— Pacific Coast Horticultural Society. Wants, For Sale, Etc One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. r >r riant Advs,, Hec Keady Keference Section. Wheie iniwgri are to be matied itom ttali offica, end soil/ cent! extra to cover Doitaee. etc Situation Want«d— Experienced all around store mau desires position in Chicatjo Is in city at preaent. Addreas K.ey 486. care American Florist SitDatlon Wanted— Youne lady of several yeara' experience in nhotcsale and retail flower store dt sires pobition in Uetroit about Oct, 1st: first-ciaas rtfeieocts; stole salary. Key 47S care American Florist. Situation Wanted— German eardener and Hoiisi married aue 3,5 wisdes poeit on as fore- man on tirst-class private or commercial place alter Sept. 15th. Julius U.\uer. Chichester. Uisiei Couniy. N. i . Sltaatlon Wanted— Vounz man. 22 years old, ambi.iuua and capable. 6 yeats' praciital ex- peiitnce. 3 years on nursery. 3 years with dorist; will take work wiih either, but prefer tatter. Situation in or around New York City preferred. Address Key 4»7. care Ameiican Florist. Siiiualion WonieJ- tiood sober, steady and induatiiuus parry wishes to secure a situation as saleamanoi decorator in retail florist sture or as caidener or thrower on private or commercial pltce. Sixteen years of experience in all branches of the florist trade. Can furnish the best of referecces fom pa»t employers. State wages when writing. Key 480. American Florist. Situation Wanted— By German. 40 years old, 'i married, childless: seedsman. Svcdgrower; strictly competent in all its branches with life practical expeiience: also equally qualiotd as gardener, Sorist, nurseryman or agriculturist. Well known in turopc with all renowned htms. Conespond nt in German and Russian, having muchtraveled; well bred. commercial mte ligent, laboiious. able to work, clever, energetic, and a thorouijb man of bu iness. Wishes situation cf i importance or capitalist partner for puiposeof li undertaking new or reo'ganization. Address \V.M,. Ii3 .6tQ >treet. BrooklyoN Y. Help Wanted— Gardent r. steady position, must hav* ce[i>eteiy gardening experience: apply Waldhbim Cemetery 'p.. Forest Park III. He p Wanted— First class man for mail order depatiment by largest seed bouse in ihe south: give expeiieuce and state where employ d. Key 482. care A nerican Fiorist._ Help Wanted— ."Vt once, a first class Kardener and dorist lor a good sizad private place which is in good condition at this time. Address, giving particulars to John Hufee Qconomowoc Wis. Help Wanted -German vegetabla caidener wanted: some one who has experience in winter raising: must be single; state wages; will give board. Address Key 483. care American Florist. Help Wanted — Jrower to take charge ol ereen- house Mu*t understand growing of carnations, ctirysanthemums and beddiog atock Sober single German preferred, state wages per month with boaid. D. S. sevingston 1657 Crawford Road. Cleveland Ohio, Help Wanted— In an outdoor nursery a young man as buddtr irust be ex jerienctd quick and thorough of good habits and character. .A young man who can nil the above requirements, acd who Is willing to make hims If generally useful and is not afraid of work, wi I find a vood future heie for him. In answering, state full paiticulars of ex- peiience ag'- mat' led or single, wages expected and if can come immedi' t>-ly. George H. Peterson. Rose Specialist, Fa«r Lawn, N. J. For Sa'e— Two houses. 18x100, located in Irving Park: ill health cause fjr selling: a snap. Hi- NkV SCHUKM'^RT 43t' lU nard "-l. X'\r-:i^n For ba.e— bl jrist hualueas. estaDliah^d euht years: vo.d business location: will stll on account of sickness. Key 477. care American Florist, For Sale — Florist business in Toledo. Ohio: established 11 years: good business location; for particulars addreas HhLi-N K. Patten. 907 Madison Ave.. Toledo, tjhio. For Sale— 2 greenhouses 54x24, new three years ago: wel. atjcki d: good trade: b t water heat: 7 room house, all modern cooyeniences: on lot 8Jx1%: good reason for selling, M, F. , 59 Corwin St.. Norwalk. O. For Sale— Florist's business: about 15 Ut.0 f. et of glass: steam heated siocked aid in full running order: good chance for good ail aiouod greeohoiiseman. with t2 000 capital. For par ticulars address Florist Box 113. Oakvillo. Ontario. For Sate— .^t a bargain, pioperty 26xil2, in- cluding old established llorisl's business; gocd income properly; owner moving to California; will make a bic sacrifice tor a quick sole. For particulars address F, C. struvy. 1515 Clybouin ,^ve., Chicago. For Sale— Two greenhouses, well stocked with Boston ferns and pot plants, one 20x123 feet and the other i6xAI feet ; also a hot wati r boiler, three years old. and a large boiler in shed 20x24 feet; office 16x2'i feet in connection: good location for retail trade: for further particulars call on or write, Aug. Koeble 4228 N. 40th Ave. Chicago III, For Sale or Rent— An old established retail florist Btoie in Chicago locatt d on Wrigbtwood. Sheffield and Lincoln Aves, Greenhouse in connection. For further particulars call on or write J. T, Helbok, 941 Wrigbtwood Ave,, Chicago, 111, For Rent— On five year lease 12,000 feet of glass, house and barn: long established busioess; migbt sell on installments or terms. Address J. L.. 36 W, 7iid St,, Chicago, For lease— At once, the Staton Greenhouse. Columbus Kan : 2,700 feet glass. 10-room dwell- ing, large new barn, 2(' acres gaiden Iand_ lettuce and plants, with good market: new and in good repair. Write to S. E. Staton Lawrence. Kan. Wanted— To buy or rent a floral establishmeot, with 5 or 10 acres Of land nt ar some city in the New Englaad States. Will invest about $6.C0j— $1,000 down. Address Ke« 485 care \merican Florist. FOR SALE OneWilks Greenhouse Boiler, Al condition. Address J. B. DUNLOP, 3511 Shields Ave., CHICAGO WANTED. Two experienctd rose and carnation growers to takechaige of sections; per- manent positions to right party; state experience, wages expected and refer- ences. J. F. WILCOX 4 SONS, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Stop! Read This! Are you a live salesman with a little better than ordinary ability.' Are you thoroughly arquiiDtcd with th : Hjrist and ourserv t-ade. Tnefe Is a position on our sales force for yun. btaie yovir qualilicalioos in tirsi teitM, Key 484, care Ametican Florist. Wanted at Once An Experienced Youn^ Lady Designer and O.corator Good salary will be paid to a first-class artiit and saleslady, who must come well recommended. No others considered. Address PAUL M. PALEZ Vestals Little Rock. Ark, A BARGAIN. A good paying fi >rist business aad truck farm in southeastern Ohio: established 30 years: seven greenhouses just put in good repair: five houses in carnations, one in clrysanthemums. and one in general pot plaots: hot wat-:r heat, cheap coal and natural gas (25c a thousand feet); one eleven room house: hot water heat, both kinds ol gas. one barn and sioiehouse aod five- room cottage rented: six cold franies. .^11 en plot of about one and one- juarteracre^ facing 184 feet on newly paved street. Flenty of room to build greenhtuses or residences. Truck farm of nine acres: good land. Tewa has 6 030 popula- lation and is growing: railroad center: goodout- of town b isiness. Only reason for selling is sick- ntss and old age. This is a squaie deal and a bargain if sold sood. Will divide For further parti. ulara address J W, Sl..\i:ghtek (Phone Normal 5671 > lotl Peoria St , Chicago, NEW YORK SALESMEN We need men who are familiar with the green- house trade in and around New York. State age, experience and salary. Address Botlers/^Umerican Florist r The Best Color Chart For Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen. ^ Erfurt, Germany, May 9, 1911. American Fi,orist Co,, Chicago, U. S. A,, Dear Sirs:— If you have any copies left of the comparative color plate compiled by F. Schuyler Mathews, I shall be obliged it you will send me one, my copy havinjj somehow got mislaid and I do not like to be without this excellent little production. Yours truly, ERNST Ben.vry. Published and For Sale by the American Florist Co., \\ Price One Dollar, Postpaid. 440 S. Dearborn Street, CHICAUO. J 256 Fhil America n Fl orist. Aug. 26, Fine Crop Jnst Coming On. Also Good Crop of PINK KILLARNEY. We are now cutting our first crop of Mrs. Aaron Ward, the beautiful Eastern Rose. We Grow all the Stock we Sell and Guarantee it to be Strictly Fresli. PRICE LIST Per doz. $2 60 2 00 1 60 1 00 75 4 00 AMERICAN BEAUTIES Extra long 30-in 24-in 18-in 8 to 12-in Short stems Per 100 Kaiserin, Rhea Reid, Maryland Per 100 Extra long select $8 00 Good Medium length $5 00 to 6 00 Good Short 3 00 to 4 00 Killarney, White Killarney, and Perle Per 100 Extra long $6 CO to $ 8 00 Good medium length $4 00 to 5 00 Good short length 3 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward per loo Medium $4 CO to $5 00 Short 2 00 to 3 00 CARNATIONS Select White and Pink $1 BO to $2 00 HARRISII LILIES per doz. 75 to 1 GO " per 100, 6 00 Asters, all colors 1 50 to 8 00 Lily Of the Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Gladioli 5 00 to 8 00 Adiantum 1 00 to 1 50 Asparagus Sprays 3 00 to 4 00 Ferns, Eastern, per 1000, $1 50 20 Galax, Green per 1000 1 26 15 Bronze per 1000 126 15 Smilax per doz. 2 00 Our Selection of Roses in lots of 500 at the rate of $20.00 per 1000. BASSETT & WASHBURN, Office and store: 131 N.Wabash Ave., Chicago. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, Illinois. Chicago. BUSINESS SLOTHFUL. There is but little change in the con- ditions of the flower mai'ket. Trade is very quiet. "Nothing doing" is the greeting word, and stock is accumu- lating rapidly. Asters are in splendid shape, large bunches of fine Semple's Branching in white and all the colors being obtainable, but the quantity re- ceived is far in excess of the demand. Gladioli are also in great oversupply, and the quality is still good. Roses are improving every day, both in color, foliage and stem, although a majority of them now being received are short- stemmed. American Beauty, for the season, are of extra good quality and some very fine long-stemmed ones are to be had and the prices are low. Kil- larney is of good color, and of this and White Killarney there is some choice stock, and a great supply. Richmond also is received in large quantities and the quality is improving. Carnations are growing better every day, some very good Enchantress being seen and also some very fine White Enchantress. Mrs. Lawson is still, however, very short-stemmed. Lilium longiflorum is in supply enough to meet ,all the calls, but the Japanese varieties are shorten- ing up a little and are not seen in such large quantities. Lily of the valley is quite plentiful, there appearing a lit- tle more upon the market than there is call for. Chrysanthemum Golden Glow is still to bo had, but there are no great receipts and the demand is not yet very large. Outside stock is very plentiful and in great variety; hydrangea is in large quantities; Rud- beckia Golden Glow and the single varieties; cosmos, both pink and white; gaillardias, helianthus of all sizes from the big sunflowers down, phloxes of different shades and everything the garden supplies are in great quantities. The early arrivals from the con\'ention have begun to come home and the bal- ance are straggling along, visiting oth- er cities and stopping off on the way; those that have returned all report a good time, and are full of enthusiasm for the convention of 1912, which is to be held in this city. NOTES. The additional 13 houses erected this summer at Poehlmann Bros. Co. at iviorton Grove are nearly completed' and planted and another 13, 250 feet in length, are already planned and will be erected next summer, which will make this range 1,000 feet in length. The crops in all the older houses are in fine condition, with a good move on already. The roses in Plant B are a sight to behold, the ijicture of health and full of good strong breaks, and the prospects for an excellent crop are of the best, with the houses so perfectly timed in starting as to have a continu- ous supi5ly and it looks as if John Poehlmann and the store force would have their hands full to dispose of the immense cut that is promised this sea- son. The Fleischman Floral Co. had a large wedding decoration at Warsaw, Wis., the last week. Manager George Wienhoeber with three assistants spent three days decorating the house and church. Two thousand lilies, three hundred strings of asparagus and quantities of roses and other flowers were used in preparing for the wed- ding ceremony. The illustration of the Omaha store girls in the American Florist, issue of August 19, attracted considerable atten- tion. Some of the young men and also some that are not" so young, wanted to know if the young ladies could not be induced to accept positions in the "Windy City." Miss Paradise and Ralph Keefe, two of Vaughan & Sperry's employes, are back from their vacations and are ^ Budlong's EBlue Ribbon Valley. again attending to their duties at the store. Both were in Michigan, Miss Paradise at Marquette and Ralph at South Haven. Miss May McAdams, daughter of the well-known florist, Andrew Mc- Adams, is enjoying her vacation in Michigan. Her brother, James, and a friend made a bicycle trip to Green Bay, Wis., recently. Mrs. A. L.. Glaser and son, Leo, of Dubuque, la., were welcome visitors this week. Mrs. Glaser is under the care of physicians and has been on the sick list for some time. C. M. Dickinson, the hustling man- ager at E. H. Hunt's, has returned from a most enjoyable Wisconsin fish- . ing trip and is ready for a brisk fall trade. John Steinmetz, the popular North Halsted street florist, is back from a fishing trip with a story of 68 of mixed varieties. O. Johnson points with pride to the splendid grade of asters that his firm, the Batavia Greenhouse Co., is cut- ting. J. A. Budlong is receiving some fine white asters from George Ball, the well-known grower of this vicinity. Henry Dunn is filling a salesman's position at the Chicago Flower Grow- ers' Association's store. P. N. Obeftine and wife of Kenosha, Wis., were in tlie city on special busi- ness this week. Wedding bells will soon be ringing in Des Plaines. 'jgii. The American Florist. 257 Poelilmann Bros. Co. 32=34=36 E. Randolph St., Long Distance Phone Randolph 35 CHICAGO, ILL. A Large Crop of Short Stemmed BEAUTIES Also Long and Medium Lengths. American Beauty and other Roses have been so long and so well grown at our greenhouses that there is little need of our calling attention to the excellence of our stock. We lead in quality and quantity. White Killarney, Richmond, Killarney, My Maryland and Perle are coming in great quantities, and the quality is the Poehlmann quality \\hich is recognized as the leader in this market. Short Beauties and Roses, Our Selection ^lO.OO i>ei- lOOO. Current Price List. — Subject to change without notioe. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per Doz. Long, specials $2 50 36-inch 2 00 30-inch 1 50 24-inch 1 25 18 to 20-inch 1 00 Short Per 100, $2.00 to $6 00 Per 100 KILLARNEY, Special % 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short $2 00 to 3 00 RICHMOND, Special 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short $2 00 to 3 00 WHITE KILLARNEY, Special 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short $2 OOto 3 00 PRINCE DE BULGARIE 4 00 to 10 00 MRS. AARON WARD 2 00 to 6 00 Per 100 MY MARYLAND, Special $8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short $2 00 to 3 00 PERLE 2 OOto 6 00 Cattleyas per doz., %%. OOto $6 00 CARNATIONS, Per 100 Fancy white, pink and red 3 00 First quality 2 00 Short Lawson $1 OOto 1 50 Harrlsii Lilies per doz., $1 50 10 00 Valley $3 00 to 4 00 Daisies, Shasta 1 50 to 2 00 Gladiolus 2 00 to 4 00 Asters 1 OOto 2 00 " extra fancy 3 00 to 5 0(j Plumosus Sprays, Sprengeri 3 00 PlumoSUS Strings, extra long... per string, 60c Galax per 1000, $1 25 Ferns per 1000, 1 60 Adlantum Croweanum i ,oo POEHLM ANN'S FANCY VALLEY) J^^JJ'";,;^,^^^^^^^^ I EXTRA PINE HARRISII LILIES] OBCstnedyouwillhavenoollier 258 I HE American Florist. Avg. 26, SAWYER'S CELEBRATED ASTERS Which enables us to supply you \\ ith the "Cream of the Market" Something exceptionally fine in white, purple and pink. Order of Us. CURRENT PRICE LIST AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. .'^^to4SiDch $2 SO ^4 to 30 in h SI £0to 2 00 18 to 24 inch 1 00 10 1 30 UiolSiDch 75 to 1 OJ Sto 12 inch 50 ROSES Per 100 Specials $8 O0to$lo 00 RichmoDd J3 00 to $6 0) Killarney 3 im to 6 00 Mam an Crochet 3 CO to 6 00 My Maryland 3 0(1 to 6 00 Br des SOOto 6 03 Msid 3 OUto 6 U'l ROSES, Our Selection $3 00 MISCELLANEOUS Asters, fancy $2 OD to J3 00 cnmmoi} 75 to 1 50 Carnations, common 2 00to 3 Oo MISCELLANEOUS Per ICO Gladioli, Augusta $2 00io$3 CO Amer ca 3 (0 [] Mis. F KioK 2 00to 3 00 Aysoriod, not named.. 100 Daisies, small 7i bhasta 1 00 to 1 50 Harrisii Lilii s 12 50 ku brum Lilies 4 fOto 6 n) Auratum Lilies SiOtolOOO Valley 3 Oli to 4 uO Adiaotum 75 to 100 As, Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST S5 and 57 West 26th St., mfu/ vodit Telephones: 7062-7063 Madison. I^I-WW l\FKI% Traendly £ Scbenck, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, NEW YORK 131 6 133 WEST 28tll ST Phones: 798 and 799. WM. P. FORD. 45 West 28th St., NEW YORK. WHOLESALE FLORIST Phone: 5335MadisonSq Consignments Of Cut Flowers SoUctted Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, iic. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 34 West 28th St., NEW TORK. PHONES \||* \ Madison sq. Consignments Solicited ^^^^^ Give ns a Trial We can ( Please you. ;l R( mi >ses, Carnations and a Seasonable Flowers li M. F. KASTIN6 GO norlsts' Sap^es and Wire 11 kinds of 1 Stock. Wholesale .Commission ' Florists. r. T. DesWni. A. MOLTZ MAURICE L. GLASS A. MOLTZ & COMPANY, WHOLESALE FLORISTS 5S-57 West 26tta St., NEW TORK TcleplNne Madison Square 617 and 818. N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Cooeau BIdg.. 6tb Ave. & W. 26th St.. New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'cloclc Every Moroia?. Desirable wall space to rent for advertiding. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. FLOWERS SHIPPED BY P. J. SIVIITH, Are the best product of the best growers for the New York market. Adtantmn Croweanoin,' sold here eicluiivelr. t9 West 28tti St., NEW TORI. Telephone 1998 Madison Sqnsre, Mention theAmerican Florist when writing A.L.Y01NG&C0. Wholesale riorisfs Consignments Solicited Telephone. 35S9 Madison Square. 54 West 28th St. NEW YORK. Hention theAmerican Florist when v -iting VteMeHo¥crMM*KeU New York. Auk. 23. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special S 000)20 Uu extra and fancy... 5 oca 8 OD No. land No. 2.... 50® 2 00 Bride. Bridesmaid, special. 3 009 5 00 extra and fancy 2 00© 3 00 No. land No. 2 SO© 1 00 Klllarney. My Marylnd.spl 3 00© 5 00 extra and fancy. 2 00© 3 00 No.l and No. 2. 50@ 1 00 Richmond 25@ 3 00 Carnations 75@ 2 00 Asters SO® 2 OO Cattleyas each, 35© 75 Gardenias per doz. 50®2 00 Gladiolus 1 000)2 50 Lilium Loneiflorum 2 00© 5 00 Lily of the Valley 1 00© 3 00 Sweet Peas per doz.bchs. 25@ 50 BnFFALO. .Aue. 23. Roses. Beauty, special 20 fanc) 15 extra 10 No.l 8 No.2 2 Bride, Maid, Killarney 2 Killarney, White and Pink. 2 Carn ations 1 Asters Gladiolus 2 Lilium Lonelflornm 10 Lily of the Valley 3 Sweet Peas Adiantum Croweanum ^ Asparagus, per bunch. 35© 50 Asparagus Sprengeri.. 35© 50 Asparagus Str Ferns per lOOO. $1 50 Galax, bronze per 1000. 1 50 green per lOOO. 1 50 Smilax Per 100 00©25 00 00@20 00 OOS12OO 00@10 00 0C@ 3 00 00@ 6 03 00@ 8 00 00@ 2 00 SOS 2 00 OOff) 4 00 ooei2oo ooe 4 00 40@ 50 75© 1 50 50© 60 IS 00 WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Wholesale Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 WiUonghby Street, Tel, 4591 Main, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when loritinfj Charles H. Totty MADISON, NEW JERSEY Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemtiin Novelties my spedalty. Mention the American Florist when writing Moore, Henfz & Nash, WHOLESILE COMMISSIOR FLORISTS 6S and 57 We«« SStb Str««l, TtUphoD* No, 7S6 Madlion Saaart. NEW YOKK. Mention the American Florist when writinf BORACE E. FROIHENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Rosea, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28tli St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Sqaare Mention the American Florist when writing Walter F.Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephones: 3632 and3S33 Madison Sq. 131 £ 133 West 28th St., NEW TORK. Mention theAmerican Florist when writing KESSLER BR05. 113 W. 28tli St NEW YORK. CU T FLO 1\' IT H Q WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt and satisfactory. Conflenments loliclttd M. C. FORD Snccessor to rORD BROS. "shiwrlof FRESH FLOWERS. 121 West 28th St., NEW YOKK Telephone 3870-3871 Madison Square Mention theAmerican Florist when writint 266 The American Florist. Aug. 26, SAVES MANY TIMES i^ITS PRICE#» THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S DIRECTORY saves many timet its price to every one who catalogues or circularizes the trade. Fully reviled to date of publication, it puts the mail only to live names, avoiding Nvaste of postage and printed matter, time and labor. Contains 590 pages, lists of Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada by states and towns, also alpliabetically; firms ttiat issue catalogues, foreign merchants, horticultural societies and much other up-to-date information which makes it a reference book of daily utility wherever a wholesale trade is done. Published annually by the American Florisf Co. 440 S. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. Grand Rapids, Mich. Freyling and Mendels, proprietors of the Wealthy Avenue Floral Co., are completing a beautiful salesroom in connection with their greenhouse es- tablishment. A novel feature of this addition is its location, being about in the middle of the range, with the idea of later building an artistic conserva- tory or showhouse along the front parallel with the .street. Under the new salesroom is a large cemented basement. The handsome interior finish of the salesroom is of mission oak, which, together with the lighting, heat- ing, etc., makes this a most desirable addition. Fred C. Chapman, a pioneer florist of this cit3[, died August 16, 1911, at the age of 75 years. In 1880 he established the first greenhouses in this city on the site now occupied by the green- houses of Crabb & Hunter. In 1882 he opened a retail store and removed to Madison avenue and Crawford street, where he continued his business until eight years ago, when he retired. The funeral was held on Saturday, Au- gust 19. low AT. Louisville, Ky. August has been somewhat duller than usual, but business during this week has improved greatly. Roses re- tail at fair prices. Carnations are very poor and scarce and asters are of very poor quality. Gladioli are plentiful but sell slowly. Customers have been calling for peony roots and making inquiries concerning fall bulbs. Owing to the exceeding hot, dry weath- er this summer there has been consid- erable complaint about young nursery stock which was planted last spring dying; in some cases the loss is as much as .50 per cent. Window boxes, vases and flower beds have not done this season, as well as usual. SKRTKMIBER XHK FIRST We will resume sbipmeDts of Southern Wild Smilax Caldwell the Woodsman Go. Iverjtblng in iouthera Gvei greens. EVERGREEN, ALA. Mention the American Florist when writing NOTES. Beutel & Frederick have moved to a new location near the place they for- merly leased and have built a model establishment including greenhouses to meet the requirements of their retail trade. The florists here were greatly dis- appointed when they heard the S. A. F. had voted to hold the 1912 conven- tion in Chicago instead of this city, as they had hoped. A. Rasmussen will build in the place of the new greenhouse destroyed by the wind storm, two houses, 35x400 feet each. L. Gibson has been very sick, but is much improved and feeling pretty well again. The C. H. Kunzman Floral Co. keeps this market supplied with lily of the valley. Frank Gottwald is cutting some very good carnations and asters. H. C. W. Worcester, Mass.— The High Street Greenhouses are erecting a new green- house .30x70 feet, to be devoted to the cultivation of carnations. Springfield, III.— The premiums at the Illinois State Fair to be held the first week in October aggregate $3,432 for floriculture and $1,664 for horti- culture. George Cotsonas& Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all Ifinds of Evergreens Pane; and Daeeeri Ferna, Bronze and ^ Green Galax. Holly. Leucotboe Sprays, Princess Fine, Etc.. Delivered to all parts of United Stales and Canada 127W. 28tllSt^ bet. 6th &7tb Ayes., UtH, Vnrk Telephone 1202 Madison Square. '"" ""• Ik in all Ifinds of ^^a^^ '^m^ Evergreens ^^^k ^mjF Fancy Daeeerf^^^^^^H ^Bl^r Ferns, Bronze and ^^HI^^^H ^W Green Galax. Holly. ^T^^V /C Leucotboe Sprays, / ^^^ '' Prinrp«« Pine Ftr . * We Are Now Booktnc Order* for Southern Wild Smilax Shipment commencinE Sept. 1st. Natural and 1\40Q.QF'6 Perpetuated Sheet IVIV^OOCO E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. EvANSViLLE, IND. — Geo. H. Black- man was at Atlantic City August 7. UTICA, N. Y.— Frank J. Baker is pre- paring to erect new greenhouses at 59-61 Cornelia street, the business hav- ing outgrown the present structures. igii. The American Florist. 267 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS WUl be delivered for tbe trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading ReUllers In the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Chicago. IstabUihed In IBS 7. ^^^ 739 Bucltliigham Place, L. D. FboDe Giacelaod 11 IB. Send us tout retail orders. tn BAVI TBI BIST FAaiLITIIS IN TBI CITT Uention the American Florist when writino arooklyn, New York. "WILSON" « uidS Gr.^ene Ave. and 339 to 347 Greene Ave, Graeobouses: Short Hills, N.J. Deliveries in IsOW YORK. LONG ISLAND and NEW JIRSIT. Uention the American Florist when writing ftCW TOR ^-fHtd. 2094 Broadway, cor. 72nd St. We ctrry tbe highest erade of Cat Flowers, and ut adjacent to tbe Theatrical and Steamahip Oistricls. Reftreaces or cash with arders from BoknewD parties. Uention the American Florist when writing liffilo, Niagara Falls, Lockport. S. A. Anderson, 440 Mail St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mall. Talephone and Teleerapb ordars filled promptly niih the choicest stock. Mention the American Florist ivhen writing New York. 26S4 Broadway. Tel.,RiTersideS730. Wilt carefully execute and deliver orders in any part of New York and to out-foing steamships. Uention the American Florist when writinc New York and Washington, D.C. J. H. Small'^ Sons FLORISTS New Yorlc: 1163 Broadway and Waldorf-Astoria. Washington, D.C: Cor. 14th and G Sts. f£ention the American Florist when writins Indianapolis, Ind. BertermanoBros.Co. FLORISTS Washington, D. C. I4th and H Stratt Also 1601 MadlsoB An. Baltimore* Md. J. DAN BLACKISTONI Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. .241 MaMachittctts Awm FROM NEW YORK EXCKPT AS XOTED. Au^st 29. New Amsterdam. IIoIL-Auilt.. 10 ii. ui,. Ho- boken Pier. Kaiser Wilhelm tier Grosse, No. Gcr. Huyd, Hoboken Pier. FROM BOSTON, Zeeland. While Star, 2;;;o p. m., Charlestown Pier. August 80. Lusitania. Cunard, Piers 54 and 56, North River. FROM BALTIMORE. Brandenburg, No. Ger. Lloyd, 2 p. m.. Pier 9, Locust Point. Au^st 31. Celtic. White Star, 12 noon. Piers 59 and 6U, North River. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, Ham.-Aiueu., 11 a. m., Hoboken Pier. Prince Frederich Wilhelm, No. Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m., Hoboken Pier. Espagoe. French. 10 a. m., Pier 57, North River. FROM MONTREAL. Lake Champlain, Can. Pac, daybreak. September 1. FROM BOSTON, Parisian, Allan, 3 p. m., Charlestown Pier. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Marquette, Red Star, 10 a. m. FROM MONTREAL. Virginian. Allan. September 2. Oceanic, White Star, 12 noon, Piers 59 and 60, North River. Vaderlaud, Red Star. 10 a. m.. Pier 61, North River. Philadelphia, Amer., 9:30 a. m.. Pier 62, North River. President Grant, Ham. -Amer., 1 p. m., Hoboken Pier. California, Anchor, 3 p. m.. Pier 64, North River. Floride. French, Pier 84, North River . Chicago, French. Pier 57, North River. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Haverford. Amer., Pier 54. FROM MONTREAL, Megantic. White Star-Dom., daylight. New York. ErtablUhed 1874. DARDS N. E. Comer 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents In all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress. DARDSFLOR. St. Paul. Minn. Holm & Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any piaca in the Twin Cities and for all paints in tbe Northwast, Tbe Lare:est Store in America; the larcest stock; tbe greatest variety. Write, wire or phene. We are alive night and day. Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM L. ROCK Flower Co. Will carefully execute orders for Kansas City, and any town im Misiturl, Kansas or Oklahoma Montreal. All orders receive prompt attention. Cho a Beauties, Orchids and Valley always on hand Omaha, Neb. fless & Swoboda FLORISTS, 141S farnvm St ,aJ?^dWS. Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co 41 Peachtree Street. 268 The American Florist. Auo;. 26, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS win be delivered for (he trade in other cities by the firms below, the leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Young & Nugent Telephone 2065-2066 Madison Square. 42 West 28th Street. To out-of town fiortsts 1hTX<1Ar 'V/\19V we are in the Heart of attTl IUJ\J\ And eivc special attentioD to iteamer and Theater orders. Prompt deliveries and best stock in the market. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl & Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in positioa to lill prompUy Jill Mail, Telephone, Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for cut flowers and desieos solicited for delivery in any part of Texas. Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Roctiester Phone 506. Long Oist. Bell Phone 2189 St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Ordf^r Y'"»ur l''lo\vfr.'i for delivery in tlii::- soclinii rruiu llu' LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST, Kansas City, Mo. Qeo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co, 1122 Grand Ave. vfill fill all orders for Cnt Kanttt Cih and Flowers, Funeral DeslJ^s, Bi 1 uMi 11 WeO'Un^ »■"! Birthday CHts PlMSSnt Hill, Mo. that may be entrusted to them St. Louis, Mo. Write. Wire or Pbone Tonr Orders to 1406 Olive Street, Raenlir discount allowed on all orders, either Plants or Cut Flowers. Pbones BeU. Main 2306; Klnlocb Central 4981 Louisville, Ky. JACOB SCBEZ, 500 So. Fourth Avenue^ Boston, Mass. 'Pcnn, The Telegraph Fiorisf Teleiraph us and we will reciprocate. Ws coTer all points in New England, 43 BROMFIELD STREET. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST eO KEARNEY STREET. Denver, Colo. yhc Park 1643 Breadway rlOral CO. J. A. VALENTINE, President. Philadelphia. Robert Kilt, 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orders. Dayton, O. Matthews, FLORISTS 16 W. 3rd Street. Flowers in any arrBB^eineDt for all occasions, for DaytoD and vicinity, Long- dis. Phones. THE I M. GASSER COMPANY, Euclid Avenue We Cover All Points in Ohio. Florist ''3ssachus cltsAvc. tnsroy. Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. LEADING FLORISTS 212 Filth Ave. No. NASHVILLE. TENN. New York. MYFR Fl RRI^T 609-611 Madison Ave miLll, rLUniOl, Phone 5297 Plaza New York. Established l««« David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway 16S2-«!f3 Columbus. CllOiC8 CUt }\mti ti'f%tion the American Flcrisi "jjhen w^^l;'^^^.* SAN FRANCISCO Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. New York City. Frank Valentine WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FLORIST Also Manufacturer ol ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS. 158 EAST llOTH STREET: Bet. 3rd and Lexineton Awes. Tel. 5633 Harlem Mention the American Florist when writinti Cincinnati, O. JULIUS BAER, 138- 140 E. Fourth St Loni Distance 'Phone;. Mention the American Florist when writing IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone 6404 Madison Sq. 12 West 33d St. Onr Motto -THE GOLDEN RULE. Mention the American Florist when «)nM»t,< Orders will be carefully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wbolesale nnd Retail norist of GRAND RAPfOa Mention the American Florist when lorittnc, Poughkeepsle, N. Y. "The Saltford Flower Shop" Vassar College and Bennett School. Rockford, 111. H.W. Buckbee Colorado Springs, Colo. FRANK F. CRUMP, Wholesale and Retail Florist. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. Si ALFRED HANNAH & SONS. Will fill your (orDeiiEOsand Cut Flowers in MIcbican igii. The American Florist. 269 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by ihe firms below.the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Miami and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. CUDE BR09.C0. FLORISTS 121* F 9TNW WASHINGTON D. C. Gude's Pittsburg, Pa. A. W. SMITH CO. KEENAN BLDG. Lartest Floral Establishment in America, Established 1874. Incorporated Vm. Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice DANIELS 5p fisher Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" St. Louis, Mo. The Mo8t Central Location in City. F. H. WEBER Boyle and Maryland Aves. CUT FLOWERS AND PLANTS. Phonei: Bell. LIndell 2153: Kinloch. Delmar 768 Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones, 527. Special attention to Mail and Telcgrapli Orders. Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for delivery In Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc.. 124 TREMONT ST. Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS. Phones: Home 1388. Cnmb. Main 1388 A. 634 Fourth Avenue. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Resular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. Utention the American Florist when writing Chicago. GANGER & GORMLEY 187 N. State St. HIGH GRADE OF FLOWERS Ph«.,.. * Central 5196 Phones f .. 2190 All orders are very carefully executed. Alexandria, Va. David Q. Qrillbortzer Bell Phone 281. All orders receive prompt attention City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany. N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Alexandria, Va.— D. G. Grlllbortzer. Anderson, S. C. — The Anderson Floral Co. Atlanta, Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree. Boston— Thos. F. Galyln, Xoc., 124 Tremont St. Boston — Hoffman, 59-61 Mass. Ave. Boston— Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfield St. Brooklyn, N. T. — '*Wllfion,'* 3 and 5 Greene. Battalo. N, Y. — S. A. Anderson. 440 Main. Buffalo. N. y.— W. J. Palmer & Son. 304 Main. Chicago — Canger & Gormley. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 B. Madison St., Chicago. Chicago.— Geo. WIttbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati— Julius Baer, 138 E. Fourth St. Cleveland, O. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Frank F. Crump. Dallas. Tex.— Texas Seed and Floral Co. Dayton. O.— Matthews. 16 W. 3rd St. Denver, Colo. — Daniels & Fisher. Denver. Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Detroit. Mich. — John Breltmeyer's Sons. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co., 241 Mass St. Kansas City— Geo. M. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City — Wm. L. Bock Flower Co. Los Angeles. Calif. — O. C. Saakes. Los Angeles, Calif.. Wolfskin Bros, and Mor- ris Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — Jacob Schulz. 550 S. 4th Ave. Louisville. Ky.— F. Walker & Co.. 634 4th Ave. Milwaukee — 0. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville. Tenn. — Geny Bros. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York— D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. •New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Hartman's Rosary, 2654 B'way. New York — Alex. McConnell, 611 6th Ave. New York — Malandre Bros., 2094 Broadway. New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York— J. H. Small & Sons. 1153 B'way. New York — Frank Valentine. 158 B. lloth. New York — Young and Nugent. Omaha. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. Faroum St. Philadelphia— Boh«'rt Klft, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg. Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Poughkeepsle. N. Y.— The Saltford Flower Shop. San Francisco— J. B. Boland. 60 Kearney St. Rochester. N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons. Rookford, 111. — H. W. Buckbee. St. Louis— Young's. 1406 Olive St. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — Podesta tc Baldocchl. Terre Haute. Ind. — J. G. Helnl & Son. Toledo. 0. — Mrs. J. D. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's 96 Yonge St. Washington — Blackistone, 14th and H. Sts. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke. Conn. Ave. and L. Wash'ngton — Gude Bros. Washington— Geo. C. Shaffer. 14th and I Sts. Alexander McConnell, 6il Fifth Ave., cor. 49lh Strett. NEW YORK CITY. 'TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded to * any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities i'n Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls: 487 and 488 38th St. Cable address: Alexconsell, Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when wrii'm.i Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORISTS AND DECORATORS High Class Design Work Delivered Anywhere in Southern Calilornia on Telegraph or Mail Orders. 215 West Fourth Street, Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Telegraph Assoclatloi. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders tor designs and cut flowers in NORTHERN OHIO. Washington, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer ; ; FLORIST : : Phone 2416 Main 1 4 th a Eye Sts,, N. W. Write. Telek'raph or Telephone. Albany, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered In Albany and Vicinity o» Telegraphic Order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET. Toronto, Can. .1 kuowu Dunlop's i'anacia.'3 best kuowu and most reliabio florist Only the Best 96 Yonge Street, We deliver auj where iu Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. PoUworth Co. Will take proper 13l7S«.«.«^-,«i«, care of yonr orders In »▼ ISCOHoIH «70 The American Florist. Aug. 26, \ The Seed Trade. AntaricaB Sead Trade AaaooUtloa. Leonard H. Vaughan. Chicago, President; Marshall H. Duryea. New York. First Vice- President; Edgar Gregory, Marblehead. Mass.. Second Vice-President: C. E. Ken- del, Cleveland. O.. Secretary and Treasurer, Next annual convention. June, 1912. VISITED NEW YORK ; J. C. Vaughan, Chicago; TV. Nichols, of the St. Louis Seed Co., St. Louis, Mo. Blue Grass seed, in growers' hands, is now quoted at $3.10, a new high rec- ord for car lots. Visited Philadelphia : Wm. Currie, Milwauliee, Wis.; D. Carmichael, of J. M. McCulIough's Sons Co., Cincinnati, O. REPORTS from the tuberose growing districts are that the growing crops of these and caladiums are consider- ably handicapped by dry weather. Gladiolus growers are hopeful that recent rains will plump up the bulbs of saleable sizes. Localities affected by drought have not been promising for this crop. TIMOTHY and medium red clover seed have both stiffened in price this week, the latter making a new high record on this movement. White clover seed seems scarce all around. Potato prospects and prices continue to be of great interest to seedsmen as well as truckers. The late crops which were depended upon to bring prices down to normal, are still un- certain. The protests entered by Schlegel & Fottler Co., Boston; P. B. Vandergreft & Co., New York, and Jackson & Per- kins Co., Rochester, N. Y., in regard to hyacinth bulbs, have been sustained by the general appraisers. Chicago. — Prices on the Board of Trade, August 23, for grass seed, were noted as follows: Timothy, $12.50 to $14.50 per 100 pounds.- — Vaughan's Seed Store received two carloads of French bulbs this week, making three in all. New York. — The S. S. Venezia, from Marseilles, was detained three days at quarantine. She carried quite a quan- tity of French bulbs. The Santanna, soon due, is also liable to detention. — Canary seed, Turkish and Plate, is firm at $2.75 per 100 pounds. Pea beans are quoted at $4.10 per 100 pounds, rather a high figure. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Qrowers for the Wholesale Trade Only. SAN JOSE, CALIF. Growers of High Grade SEED HoUister, California Peas and Beans. FUTURE COST, SUPPLY AND DEMAND. Paper read by C. N. Keoiiey. of Le Roy. N. Y.. at the convention of the .American Seed Trade Association at Marblehead. Mass.. June 20, 1911. In the good old times, when seeds- men listed only three or four varieties of beans and when peas were either Marrowfats or Champion of Englands, it was not a difficult proposition for a seedsman to estimate his requirements, for in those days, beans were beans and peas were peas and most any variety would answer the requirements of the consumer; but in later years, when a seedsman is required to carry 20 or 30 varieties of beans and fully as many varieties of peas, it is a diffi- cult and expensive proposition to se- cure a sufficient quantity of each variety to supply the demand and at the same time avoid the risk of carry- ing stock until its germination is im- paired. It, therefore, becomes neces- sary for the seedsman and the grower to be well posted as to the varieties in demand and to be able to furnish the 1 people the kinds they want. Consum- ers are becoming more and more criti- ' cal every year and the old Mohawk ' bean and the Marrowfat pea are grad- ually disappearing. New varieties of peas are appearing every year, some of which are exceptionally desirable, while others, which do well In England ! and which are used there as exhibition | peas, are not sufficiently hardy to give [ a satisfactory crop in this country. Nearly all the work of originating new varieties of peas seems to be done in England, while almost the only good work done on peas in this country is done by selecting and re-selecting for purity of strain and for productiveness. This work of selection and re-selection requires a great deal of careful and painstaking work, as well as remark- able patience and perseverance and one of the hardest things for a man en- gaged in this line of work to do, is | to throw away the plants that are good 1 and retain and use only the very small percentage that are exceptionally fine. When this has been continued for five or ten years, real progress will have been made, unless some of these pro- lific plants are prolific because of un- intentional cross-fertilization by means of which the plants are lead away from the original true type of the variety. When this occurs, these plants, even though prolific, must be rejected and a fresh start made with the true type. Within the last few years, several Agricultural Colleges and many Ex- periment Stations have been taking up the work of plant-breeding and are attempting, by cross-fertilization, to produce new and better sorts of both Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Onion, lettuce. Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondence Solicited. beans and peas. Their progress is much more rapid in beans than in peas and one of the hard lessons to learn is to discard and destroy a hundred varieties of good, new beans for every half dozen kinds of exceptionally de- sirable ones. Then again, a new- variety may do well in the locality in which it originated, but may not thrive in other sections. A bean to become popular, .must produce good crops in nearly all bean growing sections and this can be determined only by careful tests in many localities, made during a series of years. As to the probable cost of beans and peas hereafter, I would say : much depends upon the yield of the crop. A fair average yield of beans such as we had in 1910, tends to hold the market steady but a light j'ield dis- courages the farmer and he refuses to grow garden varieties unless at an advanced rate. When we have half a dozen short crops in succession without even one good crop during that time, as has been the case with peas during the past six years, the cost runs up quite high. The seedsman natiirally thinks his cost is higher than it need be but most pea growers know to their sorrow that their crops during the past two years have cost them much more than they realized out of them. It costs all the way from 15 cents to $1.00 a bushel to pay the freight out on the seed sown in the spring. This seed, of course, has been handpicked and screened at considerable expense, but when the crop comes back, this work has to be done all over again and the return freight on the crop to the pick- ing room varies all the way from 15 to 75 cents per bushel, and where a thou- sand bushels of seed sent out produce only 1,250 bushels of hand picked crop, leaving only 250 bushels for the grower to deliver to his customers, It can be readily recognized as a losing opera- tion. Where a grower can fill only 25 per cent of his contracts he is certain to be a heavy loser; where he can de- liver only 50 per cent of his contracts he Is fortunate if he breaks even and his only chance for profit is in a crop which enables him to deliver from 75 to 100 per cent on his contract orders. Some seedmen have the impression that if we ever get one good crop of peas, prices are likely to go back to their old low levels, but this Is not at all probable, for no grower can afford to do business unless he has a sufficient margin to insure him against loss, based as the insurance companies say "on past experience" and if the seed grower gets only one good crop In six years, he cannot hold his own even though the prices may seem to be ab- normally high. Now, as to demand. No doubt, the demand for peas is somewhat lessened by extremely high prices. Then again, the seedsman's trade In peas Is some- what curtailed by the fact that canners are putting up more and better canned peas every year and canned peas which are picked and packed the same day are often better than green peas which cannot reach the ultimate consumer until two or three days after having been picked. Any man, however, who has eaten Gradus, Thos. Laxton and Stratagem Peas fresh from the vines, when at the best stage for table use, can readily understand why there Is and always will be a good demand for desirable varieties of peas. Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE, Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialtits: Beet. Cabbarte, Carrot. Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley. Radish, Rutabaia, Turnip Sole .4^ent for u. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON, Marietta, Pa ign. The American Florist. 271 Grown by F. C. Varella, white ami red, $100.00 per 100 lbs. crysul Wax $1 90 per lb. Two slightly used Standard Seed Testers, No 2, $16.00 each. De Oiorgi Bros., Council Bluffs, Iowa. Mention the American Florist when writine GET RICH QUICK Grow Cold Storage Lilies. .'i case of 200 7-9 Oiganteums cost you $14.00. Will produce in 10 weeks at least 40do;!enfiowers. FiRure out year proBts, Get a c.ise at ODce from C. C. POUWORTH CO.. Milwaukee. Wis. Mention the Atnerican Florist tcheti writing S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Bean, Cacnmber, Tomato, Pea, Maskmelon. Sqnash. Watermelon, Radisli, Sweet Com. CorreapoDdence solicited. Contract Seed Growers Specialties: Cffi?|'e'5fln''i'a'e.?''c'S?i?' Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick & Son, PEDRICKTOWN. N. J. Cynosurus Cristatus (Crested Dogstail) Largest Growers and Importers in the World. WM. POWERS & CO. Seed Merchants, Waterford, Ireland H. WREDE, m LinnBURG, GERMANY PANSY SEED ' 178 First Prizea, tlie liiEiiest awards [ CbicaEO, Paris. London. Bruxelles. 1000 seeds, finest mixed. ...25c 1 oz. ..$2.25 Price list oo application. Cash witli order. Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers ♦ -♦ For the Wholesale Seed Trade. CARPINTERIS, CALIF. sl^i'viur'ol^""'"'"' Scratch or Poultry Food We will make it for you. under your own braod. for $33.00 per ton. Send today for 3.^mple 1001b. bar. $1.75. Mr. C. E. Jenson. of .\tlantic City, N.J.. on Oct. 27th. 1910. writes as follows: "I want to state that your three grades of Poultry Food— Chick Starter. DcTelopinir Food and "Square Deal" Scratch or Poultry Food— stands without an eQual today. They are perfect mixtures and •oond in grain and a pleasure to handle." J.BOLGIANO fi SON, Importers and Wholesalers (Established for 92 years). Baltimore, Md. Roman Hyacinths Narcissus Grandifiora L. Uarrisii Freesias 200 Bulbs, 7=Nn., $16.00 Two Sizes. L. Gi^anteum « sum. . Per 1000 6-8—300 to case $45.00 7-9—300 to case 60.00 M-IO— 225 to case 78-00 9-10—200 to case 90.00 Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO — NEW YORK. Gladiolus Niagara eM PANSY skd Wayland, Ohio. Aug. Utth. 1911. | Mr. Frank Banning, Kinsman, Ohio: Dear Sir:— We believe your Gladiolus Nia^ra to be a very desirable variety. The bloom is of good substance and beaatiful color and the spikes straight. Yours respectfnlly, Mrs. a. H. Atstin, Grower. FRANK BANNING, Kinsman. Ohio Mention theAinerican Florist when wr.iting SiTLEV ELTZHOLTZ & CO. Ringe, Denmark, { offer for delivery Autumn 1911, Cualifower Seed, Oaiiish Snowball Cab- bage—Danish Ballhead. Please ask for our prices. | Mention the American Florist when writir.i FROM SUNNY SPAIN Onions. Peppers. Early To- mato Cauliflowers, Beans. 97 ' varieties. Melons. Celery.Egg Plants. The KENILWORTN Strain Light, medium or dark mixtures, 2,000 seeds, SOc: 5.000. $1.00: Vi 02.. $1.25: oz.. J5.C0. Pansies in Separate Colors Adonis. Emperor William. Black, L. Beacons field. Yellow. Yellow Dark Eye, Masterpiece, White White Dark Eye, Purple. Orchid tloweringi. Bronce shades. Light Blue. Dark Blue, Red shadea. Trade pkt.. 25c; any 5 f»r$1.0a: any 11. $2.00, With ever^ $1.00 worth of Pansy Seed I will send 1000 of Rainbow free, and with other amounts in like pro- por- tion. Mention the American Florist when writins SEEDS: Grown on contract for the United States Seedsmen bv Federico C. Varela, ^"''•'^'^''InSs rcQuested: I do not supply growers direct. -FOR- SEEDS OF ALL KIND APPLY TO W. W. JOHNSON fc SON, Liiitii, Boaton. England. Mention ti.^ American Florist when writing 272 The American Florist. Avg 20, LILIUM HARRISII"-"^^*™"-- Easter Lily. Let Us Supply Your Wants in Lilies This Season. We think we can make it to your advantage to do so, as regards both quality and price. The stock that we offer is not gathered indiscriminately from all kinds of sources, but is grown for us by a few selected growers whose stocks have been worked up from the true, original stock. In order to ensure the health of the product, the bulbs are not grown on the same field oftener than one season, other crops being grown on the field the preceding year. The ground is thoroughly manured when the previous crop is grown, leaving it in a high state of culti- vation, and when the lily bulbs are planted no fresh manure is used, and this prevents disease and insures a crop of stiong, healthy bulbs, In addition to this, we do not dig our bulbs as early as they are usually dug, but leave them in the ground until they are thoroughlv ripened and matured. When Harrisii is good, it leaves little to be desired. There is very little, if any, stock obtainable as good as the stock that we are offering. We are supplying only this one grade of selected stock, and when this is disposed of, we shall have no more to offer. While the quality of tbe stock that we offer is of the highest, our prices are as low as, or lower than, the prices of those who offer the ordinary stock gathered from indiscriminate sources. We are sure buyers will find our stock very satisfactory, and much more so than the Japanese Longiflorum, which has badly deteriorated in recent years. Bear in mind that we were the original introducers of Harrisii in Bermuda, and that we have exceptional facilities for obtaining our present supplies. .\lso take note that the smallest bulbs that we offer are 6-7 inch bnlbs. not 6-7 inch, as usually offered. 6- 7 inch bulbs, 336 to the case, $15.00 per case; full 1000 lots, $ 40.00 per 1000. 7- 9 inch bulbs, 200 to the case, $16.00 per case; full 1000 lots, $ 75.00 per 1000. 9-11 inch bulbs, 100 to the case, $18.00 per case; full 1000 lots, $175.00 per 1000. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-tfludson, New York THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb eve« printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1, 1911. This 120-page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- .tains many chapters (covering all sides of , growing, propagating I storing, etc. , and also some pagesofvaluable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources, A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. Surplus Stocks Cycas Stems and Bamboo Stakes. Wholesale only. YOKOHAMA NURSERY CO. 31 Barclay St., NEW YORK 2,000 Lady Campbell Violet Plants 21/2-inch pots, $26.00 per 1000. ELI CROSS, 25 Monioe St., Grand Rapids, Mich. BOBBINK& ATKINS World's Choicest Florist and Nursery Products. We are growing in our Ereenhouses andinour2dO acre nursery a large variety of material constantly in demand b/ fiorists. Our Illustrated General catalogue describes all the stock we grow. We shall gladly mail it to any fiorist upon application. B. & A. SPECIALTIES: Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines aod Climbers, Autumn Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines Florists are always welcome vififtors to our aurseriei. \V£ are only a lew minutes from New York City; Carlton Hill station is the second stop 00 Main Line of Erie Railroad. Nnrserymen and Florists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. tlenUon the American Florist when writing 13 c ^^ Ki 1 c ^ K c U IM 1 t 0 We have a very large stock of the best commercial varieties— all of our own growingf. Send us a list of your needs. T'J|^J|[j^ Our stock of German varieties is large and true. Complete list of both with prices will be sent on request. Sl3eoin:xen. (S]3^i*t:&t>S> For immediate landscape eflfects we ofler a large list of fine, well grown plants. Price on application. 3i-33j.^R^n^oiph St, VaDghao's store Store, ''S'&'' Greenhouses, Trial Grounds, and Nurseries, Western Springs, 111. Chrysaotbeniiiins AND Aster Seeds Elmer D.Smitli&Go./^fc'i"' A FEW GOOD THINGS YOl WANT. Geraniums, Nult, Perkins Grant, La Favorite. R. C. Sl.is, 2-in. pots. $2.00. 3 in.. $4.00 per 100; Viaud Castel'ane. Pointevine Jaulin, Ricard. Buchner. R. C..$1.50; 2in. pots. $2,503 in. $5.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, S in. 25c each. Whltmanl ferns. 4 in.. 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3in.. »5.00: 4-in., $10.00: 5-in. $25 00 per lOU. Vinca Van, 2 in.. 2c. Asparagus Sprengen, 2 in.. $2.50 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 2 in., $3.00 per 100. Cash with order Mention the American Florist tvhen wrllUig GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton. N. J. f^JI. The American Florist. 273 SEASONABLE SEED Storrs & Harrison's ' Superb Giant Mixed Pansies This mixture contains the cream of the world's finest strains of Pansies, embracing all of the Giant strains, together with the new Orchid-Plowering varieties, selected and mixed by ourselves with a view of pleasing the most critical florist trade. Absolutely unsurpassed. Trade packet, 50c; I4-OZ., $1.25; oz., $4.00. All Other strains, separate colors and named varieties of Pansies. Cineraria Seed from Prize Winners Trade Packet, $ I .OO. PERENNIAL SEEDS A large variety for immediate sowing. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO. PAINESVILLE, OHIO POINSETTIAS (TRUE TYPE) AUGUST DELIVERY We will have a fine lot ready early in August. Strong 2 1-2 in. pot plants. Price, $5.50 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. A. HENDERSON & GO. '^^ %^??V5or' Uention theAmerican Florist when writing Clematis Paniculata.stroDs. from 4 in. pots $10,00 per lOU; 3 in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Neptirolepis Whltmani, Scliolzeli and Exaltata 4 in pots. $2 00 per dozen: Sin pots $.- 00 per doz Asparagus Sprcngerl. 2H 10. pots. $,?00 per lOJ; .vin. pois, $4 On per lOO. Asparagus Plumosus, Zin. pots. $2.0) per ICO: .^ii). pots, $4.00periro. Smllax, 2 in. pots. $2.00 per 100. Asparagus Spreageri, 2 in. .-iots.$2 00 pet 101. Crotons, 4 in. pots, $Z.OO per dozen. 1 1 Ith 5 Westmorelaad Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. CARNATIONS r. DORNER 5 SONS CO. La Fayette, Indiana. J. L. DILLON Wholesale and Retail Florisi Bloomsburg, Pa. Field Grown Carnation Plants Field grown select plants. Per 1000 White Enchantress $60 00 White Perfection 50 00 Enchantress 50 00 Rose Pink Enchantress 60 00 Miniborya Farm, 109 East Broad St„ Richmond, Va. For Fall Planting I/ilium Tenuifolium, Hansoni, Davuri- cnm, Henryi, Elegans and Wallacei; Daphne Cneorum, Delphinium For- mosum, Syringa Japouica, German and Japan Iris. Fall list issued in August. E. S. MILLER, Wading River, N. Y. Field-Grown Carnation Plants of Bright Spot ready after August 1. NiC. Zweifel, North Milwaukee, Wisconsin. J. D. Thompson Garnalion Go. Carnation Specialists JOUET, ILL. Direct from the Grower. Per 100 1000 Light Pink Enchantress $7 00 $60 0(> Lavvson Enchantress 6 00 5S 00 Rose Pink Enchantress 7 00 60 00 White Enchamriss 8 00 70 00 White Perfection 7 00 65 00 Sangamo, 10 in. 4d diameter 6 00 55 00 AlvUiB 6 00 55 00 MayDay 7 00 60 00 Victoria 7 00 60 00 Georgia 7 00 60 Co Wlnsor 6 00 55 00 Beacon 7 00 60 Oo Victory 7 00 60 Oo M.A.Patten . 6 CO 55 00 Boston Market 6 00 50 Oo Queen 6 00 50 Oo Lady Bountiful 6 00 55 Oo All of the above plants are in fine condition clean, thrifty and vigorous, guaranteed in every way. If on receiving any of the above plants, they are not as represented, they can be returned at once and your remittance will be refunded. It pays to buy good stock such as we grow. They will produce twic as many blooms as the cheaper grades offered. Up to Aug. 19lh we shipped 97 orders and have not received one complaint. Cash with o'der. HOWARD P. KLEINHANS, 66 Centre Sq Easion, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Boston Ferns Perfectly Clean for growing on. we have 15.000 of them Jinch IS.OOperlOO Asi^ra^US Seedlings, prepaid, we have 200 000 Plumosus 90c per 100; $7.50 per 1000 Sprengerl, 60c per 100: $5.00 per lOOO Cash, please. THE REESER PLANT COMPANY Exclusively Wbotsale Plaatsmen. SPRINGFIELD, OHIO ttentlon the "-me <:an Florist when writing SMILAX ROSES Fine plants cut back, ready to plant out, 2H inch. $150 per 100: $12.50 per ICOO. < Asparagus Sprengerl, fine out of 2H->o. pott. $1.50 per 103 Asparagus Plumosus, 2l^2.in. $2.00 per 100. J. C. SCHMIDT. Bristol. Pa. A SFECLALTY. The Din^ee & Conard Co., WEST GROVE. PA. 274 The American Florist. Aug. 26, ! Market Gardeners <^a Vegetable Growers' Association of America. B. L. Watts, StateCollege. Pa.. President: H. F. Hall. Boston. Mass.. Vice-President; S. VV. Severance. SOS Illinois Life Buildine, Louisville. Ky.. Secretary: M. L. Rustenilc. Cleveland, O. Treasurer. Annual meeting at Boston Mass.. 1911. Winter Crops. August marks a change in season for greenhouse men as preparations for the winter crops must begin. Some growers make a great mistake by allowing cucumber and tomato crops to continue too long at this time of the year. This invites insect pests to get a foothold. They see every dollar coming in from the sale of such crops but cannot see the delays and damage to winter work. In many cases it would pay well in the long run to tear up any remaining crops and disinfect the houses by burning sulphur. Where spacious ground beds are used and a horse can be put. there is nothing better than a one-horse cultivator to give the ground a good turning up. We have used such a tool, say six or eight rounds, applying some air- slaked lime and thus worked the soil into nice shape. Next apply three or four inches of coarse fresh manure and turn the water on; repeat the watering every two or three days- enough to keep the earth nicely moist but not soggy. In two or 'hree weeks the manorial strength will be washed into the beds and moisture will be deep and uniform. When we are ready to plant, rake off the coarse manure, spade the finer part under, and we are sure of a good start. Where disease has been troublesome it is best to remove five or six inches of soil and replace with new ground tliat has been previously well pre- pared. MABKETMAN. Watering: Vegetables. It is of course only in smaller cul- tures that the vegetable garden can be sprinkled at need, and it is a well- known fact that a strong soil, kept well pulverized by frequent hoeings, produces plants which require less watering than will silicious or humus soils which are excessively porous. The state of the plant and its foliage also determine the need of moisture; plants just starting or approaching ma- turity assimilate and evaporate much more water than those reaching the limit of growth. Watering, except in case of young seedlings and plants having a very shallow root system, should be rather plentiful than frequent; otherwise the plants have a deceiving air of fresh- ness while the soil at the roots is dry and fails to sustain them in time of need. In warm weather, morning or evening watering is suitable for beets, chicory, endive, cucumbers or spinach; strawberries should be watered in the early morning, or in the evening of picking days. Evening waterings when the berries are ripe invite the attacks of snails and slugs. Beans, lettuce and melons should have water before the sun gets to them; garlic, shallots and onions only in case of prolonged ilrought and especially dry location. Parsley, peas, scorzonera and salsify should be assiduously sprinkled in their youth to insure germination and regular growth. Egg plants, tomatoes and peppers should be supplied with needed water in the morning, for fear that too low a night temperature will induce disease. Carrots, cabbages, turnips, leeks and radishes may be watered at any time, but late sowings of any vegetable should have their waterings in the morning. Plants spaced well apart are generally better for a straw mulch in warm weather. — Revue Horticole. Healing: Problem. Ed. AMEEIC.^^N Flokist : We have a greenhouse 17x50 feet and will add a new house 16x32 feet to be used for propagating, and both are built as low as possible. They are to be heated by a return flue steel boiler with a grate surface 2x4% feet and 44-1%-inch flues which burn steam coal. We enclose diagram of the houses and piping, and will you kindly answer the following questions : Will this boiler heat both houses at a temperature of 45° to 60°? How much pipe would it take? What size pipe should be used? What would be the best arrangement? New York. N. C. There should be no difficulty In maintaining a temperature as high as 60° with a boiler having nine square feet of grate area. There is nothing to indicate whether the houses are to be heated by steam or hot water, but, as the latter is generally preferred for small houses, the answer will apply to that mode of heating. In order to maintain 60° in the larger house, two 2%-inch flow pipes could be carried on the plates and with each of them five 2-inch returns could be supplied. The return could be on the walls or under the side benches. If a coil is desired under the middle bench, it would be better to use three 2-inch flows, one of which could be un- der the ridge and this could supply three 2-inch returns, with the same number on each of the walls, each coil to be supplied by a 2-inch flow. If 50° will suffice, use the same number of flow pipes but reduce the number of the return pipes in the house to six. For the propagating house, 10x32 feet, use one 214 -inch flow pipe at the ridge and either three or four 2-inch returns under each of the side benches according to the temperature desired. The highest part of the flow pipes should be at the boiler end of the houses, where the expansion pipe should be connected, and they should be given just enough fall to free them of air. The return pipes should be kept as high as possible and should have only a slight fall. L. R. T. Greenbouse Building:. Evanston, 111. — George Weiland, seven greenhouses. Torringrton, Conn. — Henry Rller, one greenhouse 154 feet in length. Chicago. — Frank Oechslln, six houses, one 10x125 feet, four 24x125 feet, one 38x125 feet. Tulsa, Okla.— Perry N. DeHaven, one house 22x100 feet. Danbury, Conn. — E. E. Matthewson, four greenhouses, one 28x145 feet, one 20x62 feet, one 22x50 feet and one 18x50 feet. Lima, O.— Ralph Zetlitz, three houses, 30x150 feet. Brooklyn. N. Y. — Henry Hession, two houses, 52x192 feet. Lima, O. — Ralph Zetlitz, three houses, 30x150 feet. Pencoyd, Pa. — West Laurel Hill Cemetery, four houses, 28x150 feet. Negaunee, Mich. — Negaunee Nur- sery & Greenhouse, one greenhouse. 21x115 feet. Wheeling, W. Va. — Davidson Bros.. one house, 28x150 feet. Kennet Square, Pa. — F. M. Palmer, three houses, 20x140 feet. Wyndmore, Pa. — John Burton, two houses, 22x100 feet. WatcU lor our Trade Mirk itanve* on every brick of Lambert'i Purs Culture Mushroooi Spawn Substitution of cheaper trradesit thui easily exposed. Freih sample i^C>^ brick, with llloitrated book, mailed ^'^.J^ postpaid by maonfactnreriBpon re celpt of 40centilnpoil«ee. Address Trade Mark. American SDBwnCo..St.Panl.Miiui. We will mail on ap- plication sample ol Niagara Pure Culture Spawn Direct or Trans- fer, or both. that you may be your own judge of qnality. We will quote you most attr active figures. both to large and small growers. Oar quality speaks for itself ana is guaranteed Niagara Mushroam L Spawn Co., Lockport, N. Y Success In Market Gardening REVISED AND ENLARGED EDITION. A new and larger edition of this well known work on market garden- ing. It contains everything a market gardener wants to know, and in a form easily understood. It is an invaluable guide to any one in the business from the beginner to the most experienced. rsici SI. 10 AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 440 S. Dearboni St., Chicago. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. GHOWEB and EXPORTER on the VERT LAR0E8T SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER and FARM SEEDS, (Established 17S7.) (nOPiallioC Be<^i>s, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kobl Rabl Leek, Lettuces, OqIsds, 0|l6vlfllllSQi Fees, Radishes, Spinach, Turnips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Baceniaa, Camatloiui, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petuniaa, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HEKRY 3CETTE'8 TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beantlful In the world, $5.CI0 per oz., or J1.50 per U oz., 75c per 1-16 oz., postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted tme to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best qualit.r. I ALSO GBOW LARGELY SEEDS ON CONTRACT. igii. The American Florist. 275 \ PANSY SEED TIME 5 n n M M M n n n n n n n n n Giant Pretiosa, blotch Giant White. Violet spot CHALLENGE PANSIES Trade pkl. \X oz. oz. Crimson-rose, white marKin. violet $0)5 $0.60 $2.00 the largest white 10 SO 1. PANSY — BOODINGTON'S " CHALLEIIGE " — ALL GIANTS This mixturo contains all the finest Giant strains— of the leadloe Pansy Specialists in the world— the Giant self colors, the Giant striped aod margined, and the Giant blotched, etc.. all carefully mixed in proportion— the finest that money can buy— the finest your money can buy. k florist who has grown it said. "Why don't you call it Defiance?" Trade pict., 50c; !i-oz.,75c; Vi-oz. $1.50: H-oz.. $2.75; oz., $5 CHOICE VARIETIES OF GIANT PANSIES Trade pkt. Vi oz. Oz. Giant Trimardeau. Improved mammoth tiowirins and in Kood range of color $0.15 $0.50 $1.50 Giant Masterpiece (Frilled Pansy). Petals beautifully waved, exquisite colors 15 .85 3.00 Cassier's Giant. A fine strain of large highly colored flowers 15 .83 3.00 Giant Bugnot's Stained. Exhibition. Extra choice tlowers, larj-e and plentv of light colors .50 Giant Madame Perret. A recent introduction. by a celebrated P'rench specialist; of strong. free growth, l^specially rich io red shades.. .15 .85 3.00 Giant Fire Kfaig. Brilliant reddish yellow. with large brown eyes 25 1,00 3.00 Giant Lord Beaconsfield. Deep purple violet, lop petals light blui' 15 .50 1.50 Giant Canary Bird. A five-spotted yellsw va- riety. Ground color is a deep golden yellow and each petal is marlced with a dark blotch.. .15 .85 3.00 Giant Orcbideaeflora or orchid - flowered Pansy. Splendid variety. Beautiful shades of pink, lilac, orange, rose, terra cotta, cba- moise etc 25 1.25 4.00 Olant Emperor WlUUm. Ultramarine blue. purple eye 10 Giant Golden Qneen. Bright yellow, no eye.. .15 Giant Golden Yellow. Vellow. brown eye 25 Giant King of tbe Black* (Faust). Black 15 Giant President McKlnley. Golden yellow. large dark blotch 15 .85 3.00 Giant Prince Bismarck. Yellowish bronze. darkeye 25 .75 2.50 Giant Rosy Lilac 15 .60 2.00 .,50 1..S0 M) 2.,s.— Littlefield & Wyman are building a 100-foot ad- dition to their greenhouse. Glencoe, III. — A. Satchel has estab- lished a nursery and florist business on Greenwood avenue carrying a full line of nursery stock, seeds and garden supplies. New York. — Articles of incoi-poration have been filed by the Royal Fern Company with a capital stock of $2.5,000, to deal in plants, shrubs, etc. The incorporators are T. B. HOy, C. D. Haines, M. Zagat, of New York city. Fi*iii^ Tmaaa Apple and Peach. 1 run • rCCa Large stock. Fine fus. Prices reasonnblr. MITCHELL'S NURSERY, Beverly, Ohio Phoenix Nursery Company Nurserymen and Floriata BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS Send llBt ot nantt lor prices. Wholesale catalogue for Spring 1911 now ready Jacs Sinits & COi, fa^fa^d?' Azaleas, (bardy), Berried Plants, BleedlDt Hearts, Blue Spruces, Boxwood, Clematis, Climb- ing Plants, Conifers, Evergreens, Funkias in sorts, Hydrangea P. G., Japan Maples, Peonies, Pot-grown Plants, (Lilacs a specialty), Rhodo- denrons, Roses, Spireas, Valleys. Price List Free on Demand. Arbor Vitae (Tboya Occldentalls.) A ipleDdld stock of 3 to 4 ft. and 4 I* 5 (t, trees, Write for descriptions and prices. The Wm. H. Moon Co., MORRlSVnXB. PA. LARGE TREES OAKS and MAPLES < Pinea and Hemlooka ANDORRA NUR8ERIH8. Wm, Warner Harper. Prep. Chcttnnt Hill, PHILA., PA. igii. The American Florist. 277 ACordiai Invitation Is Extended to the trade to Visit Our Establislmient at Edgebrook Where An Unusually Good Selection of PLANTS -FERNS -PALMS are grown. Our greenhouses are completely filled with the linest line of stock one has ever seen. Those unable to visit us and inspect our stock will find it to their interest to place their order with us now . We can supply you with the best at a verv reasonable cost. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in. $2.50 per lUO; 8-in., $1 per doz.; $6 per 100; 4-in., $1.60 per doz.; $10 per 100; $80 per 1000; BOO at lOCO rate. Asparagus Plumosus. 2-in.. $3 per 100; 3-in. $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, 2-in., $3 per 100; $30 per lOCO; 3-in. $8 per 100, $60 per 1000; "-in, 75c each; $9 per doz. 8-iii. $1.00 each, $10 per doz. Ampelopsis Engelmannl. 4-in., $2 per doz. ; extra s trong^ plant.s at $3 per doz. Ampelopsis Veltchli, 4-in., $2 per doz. Clbotium Schiedei, 8-in., $3 00 plants. Crotons, 3-in., $10 per 100; 4-in. $3.00 per doz. Cyperus (umbrella plant) 3-in., 76c per doz.; $6 per 100; 4-in, $1.00 per doz ; .$8 per 100. Cycas, 4-in., 25c to 35c each; 6-in., 35c to 60c each; $2.00 per doz.; $15 per 100; 6-in., 75c to $1 each; 7-in., $1 50 each. Jerusalem Cherries, 4-iu., $10 per 100. Asparagus Scandens and Deflexus, 3-in., $10perlU0. "-*' English Ivy, 3-in., 76c per do/ ; 4- in., $1.50 per doz. Araucaria Excelsa, 5-inch, 4 tier.s, 75c each; $9.00per doz. Dracaena Indivlsa, 2 inch, $3,00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000; 8-incb, 21 2 to 3 ft. high, $l,i.T each; 15.00 per doz. Dracaena Msssangeana, strong 5-in., $1.25 each; 6-in.. $1.60each. Dracaena Fragrans, 21^-in., $1.60 per doz ; 3-iu., $2 per doz.; 4-in., $3 per doz; 5-in., $6 per doz. PALMS — Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana, 2l2-in,,$1..50 per doz,; 3-in,, $2,00 per doz. ; 4-in., $3.60 per, doz ; ,5-in., $5.00 per doz. Kentia Belmoreana, 6-in., $1.50 each, $18.00 per doz. Kentia Forsteriana, 6-in., $l..")0 each. Latanla Borbonica, 3-in., 8c each, $1.00 per doz., .$6 per 100; 4-in. $3.00 per doz., $20 per 100. Phoe- nix Reclinata, 4-in., 26c each, $3 $20 per 100; 5-in., 50c each; $6.00 Phoenix Roebelenli, 6-in., ,$2.00 each; 7-in., $2 .50 each. Areca LutSSCens, ZVi-'va.., 3 plants in a pot, $2.00 per doz. Solanum Aculeatissimum, 6-in., 50c each, $6.00 per doz. Ferns for Dishes 2-in. 1000. nice plants, $3.00 per lUO; $25.00 per Christmas Peppers. 4-inch, extra fine, $10.00 per 100. Lonicera Halleana, (Hall's Honeysuckle), 4-inch, 20c each; $2.00 per doz. Pandanus Utilis, 3-inch, $2.00 per doz. Chrysanthemum Plants double yellow Pompon, -Vi We Have it— Everything Wllite Garza, r.-in. $3.00 per doz.; (>-in. $4,00 per doz, Large double yellow Pompon, 5-in. $3.00 per doz.; 6-in. $4.00 per doz. Small $3.C0 per doz.; 6-in. $1.00 per doz. in tiie Line of Bedding Plants. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., EDGEBROOK, CHICAGO, ILL. 278 The American Florist. Aug. 26, A Rare Opportunity TO BUY SOME FINE SPECIMENS OF KENTIAS At a Very Reasonble Cost. They are splendidly grown and are graceful plants for Jardinieres or Conservatories. We are offering them at the following prices: Kentia Belmoreana. We have a vdr 9 la ge ^t•'Ck of hese: we doubt if there is another as large in the west. Prices are riehi and so are the plants Y-" u won't be wrong to order a nice assortment oi them. Per doz Kentia Belmoreana, 4 inch 14 inches high $3(0 5 inch. 16 iDches high 6 01 6-iDCh. IS inches hiih 9 On 6 inch. 20 inches hi«h 12 00 6 inch. 22 inches high 15 00 E'jcl] 6-inch, ?5 inches his h $150 6 ii ch 3 inches high 2 03 7 inch 31 inches hiiih 2 5ii 7 iijch.48 inches huh 4 00 8 inch 54itichis high 5 Oj Per doz. Per 100 AraucarlaExceisa, s inch $6 00 J45 CO Asparagus Plumosus, 4 inch.. 1 25 10(0 scinch.. 3 00 20 00 Boston Ferns, 5 inch 3 CO 6inch 6 00 7-ioch 9 00 Sioch 12 00 ■• 9-inch 18 00 Phoenix Canariensis, 7 iach 2 00 I Pandanus Veitchii. 6 inch, fine stoclt 1 50 Phoenix Roebelenii, 5 incli 1 25 i Aucuba VariegEita, 7 inch 60c and 75 Per doz. Per 100 Cocos Weddelliana. 2^2 inch 2 00 15 00 Rubber Plants, 4 inch 3 00 Bay Trees, big stoclc at $12 (0. $14 CO. $16 00. $18 00 and $20 00 per pair. Each Aspidistra, Green. 6 inch $1 00 and $1 25 Variegated. 6 inch... 1 25 and 1 £0 HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., 462 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. European Hurllculture. Cutlery Corroded by Tomatoes. — Ad- dressing the members oi: the Iron and Steel Institute in London on May II, on the corrosion of metals, P. Long- muir said that some four years ago he had to examine a parcel of table knives which had been rejected owing to the development, witliin a few months of actual service, of deep pits and grooves. The surfaces of the knives were deeply corroded, and the blades were therefore declared by the users to be faulty steel. A detailed exami- nation of the manufacture of the knives, and of the steel employed, con- clusively proved freedom from fault in these directions. Tlie steel was high- est quality double shear, containing nothing but carbon and iron, and the manufacture was that which was us- ual in producing the highest grade of Sheffield cutlery. The net result of the examination led to the revelation that the corrosion had all occurred within one week, that this particular week was race week, and that for the time being ordinary kitchen services were disorganized. Very interesting corrosion effects might be obtained by leaving steel knives in contact with fruit or vegetable juices for periods of two or three days, and in this re- spect tomato juice was specially ef- fective. Phytopathological Inspection of Hor- ticultuml Products in Prance. — A recent law has been passed in France creating in the agricultural department an in- spection service for diseases of horti- cultural products. It will be divided into two sections : one entomological and the other devoted to fungous or cryptogamic diseases. The expenses of this inspection will be met by an an- nual tax of five dollars on each horti- cultural establishment, and the surplus met by assessing the products exam- ined in proportion to their money value. Deaths from Potato Gas. — The cause of the deaths of three men of the bat- tleship Superb — ship's steward assist- HYDRANGEA Souvenir de Claire The New Hydrangea of Begonia Lorraine Shade. Strong; plants from 3 inch pots, for growing on. Price. $5.0U per IcK); $6U.OO per lOOO. JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, Newark, New York 2H in. Bostons $5 m Whitmanii 6 00 Amerphoiii 6.10 PiersoDii SuperbissTtna Plumosus 3 50 Sorenee'ii 2.50 Maiden Hair 5 00 SmOl Ferns., 5'f>0 - IT 3in. $10 ai 12 50 12.50 s.oo 5.00 15 00 -tin. $15.00 2( 00 20.00 35.00 1500 12 50 25.00 JV 5 in, $25.00 35 00 3S.00 35.00 25.00 25.00 6-in. $<0.00 60(0 60.00 75.00 50.0J 7 in. $60 00 8M0 85,00 100.00 8 in. $100.00 125.00 12500 GEO. A. KJai,. Wholesale Florist, 423 Main Street, Peoria. Ill Geraniums All sold until about the midd'eof November. Will have a big lot then. Good cuttings f-nm inside stock. Poite\ine and Ricaid at*14.00 per 1000; and S, A. Nutt at $12.50 per 1000. #*A|A||a Rooted, to order any time of V*UI17U9 the year. Giant-leaved $100 per 1 00; mixed fancy at 75c per 100. Finest collection in the United States. ALBERT M. HERR, Sprengeri Cmilax S™"" >i2e. $l CO perlOO: $7.50 '^""'"'* per 1000. SampI.slorlOc. Good stock at $1.50 per 100. Iris True Blue, early, at $1,50 per 100, PhlnY F'ine assortment, mixed, divided rillUA. roots. at«2.5UperU0 Linift The real thing 1 r flotifts. Before you buy, let me tell you about it, Lancaster, Pa. ant Jones, cooper Newnham, and sea- man E. Coll — was a remarkalile one. It was at first stated that they had been killed by an explosion of coal gas, but it appears that they were asphyxi- ated by noxious gas from a quantity of potatoes that had been stored in the bottom flats, and which had gone bad, says a daily journal. The flats had been closed tor a considerable period. The men had been lying dead some time before they were found. Their bodies were landed and taken to the naval hospital mortuary, as the Superb was ordered out again for ma- neuvres. SnEKMEi!-iT[LLE, ILL,— F. F. Scheel is building three new houses, two 28x200 feet each and one 8i/2x200 feet, Foley material. NEW L0NT30N, COXN.— The flower show of the New London Horticultural Society will be held on the Robert Morse estate, Pequot, August 29. Asters, perennials and other season- able flowers will be shown. igii. The American Florist. 219 LOOKING FORWARD TO 1912 The One Bright Spot Double White Killarney (BUDIvOIVG) A.N.PIERSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. ALL f^ iirserymen. Seedsmen and Florists wishing '^ to do business with Europe should send for tbt "florticnltnral Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, bein? read weekly by all the horticultural traders: it is also taken by over 1000 of the best conlinental houses. Annual subscription, to cover cost of postavre. 75c. As the H. A. is a purely trade medium, appli- cants should, with the subscription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdbam, Notts, Address EdltOTS Of "H. A." ChDweU Nurseries, LOWDHAM. Notts. England Mention tne American Florist wnen writins Asparagus Ready July 15. Per 100 PlQinosns, 2^ in. pots 2 00 Asparagus Sprengeri, 2^ is. pots per lOCO. $17.50 2 CO Primroses Ready August 14. Per 100 Chinese Obc. Alba Rosea and Forbe9i.$2 00 Obconica Gigantea and Saosuinea. IVi- in. pots 3 00 Cash. - Please, Pansy Seed, Giant flowering 02.. $4.00. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O. Tell Yonr Dealer Yon "Saw It in THE FLORIST." 280 The American Florist. Aug. 26, Am. Beauties H. P s aod Mosses, 2H and 4-incb. ^<1^LL IL U LIL \sptiiNGriCLDOHio-J Mention the American Florist when writing n^»_ J J* Place your order for Poin- r AIH^Bltld^ settias NOW to insure early 1 Viuowmuo (Jeli^,ery. We have stron? 2H-iDch pot plants ready. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000- Katalog for the askiag. Skidelsky & Irwin Co. 1215BetzBId«., PhUadelpbla. Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants JUUll dtUi 1, BROOKLYN. N.Y. Mention the American Florist when writinti SPECIALTIES. Roses, from 3-ia pots. Cbrysanttaemnms Carnations for fall delivery. Smllax. Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Pricei low. Send for list. Wood Brothers. !,'^^^t Nephrolepis Giatrasii 214-in. $8.00 per 100; $75 per 1000 4-in. $25.00 per 100. GEORGE GIATRAS West Hoboken. N. J. Getting: Furnace Results. In connection with its investigations bearing- upon the improvement of fur- nace conditions, and on efficiency in the use of fuel, the Bureau of Mines has just issued a bulletin describing the apparatus and methods in use by the •bureau for the sampling and the analy- sis of furnace gases. The authors, J. C. W. Frazer and E. J. Hoffman, say in their foreword : "The furnace conditions prevailing both in small plants and in large in- dustrial establishments in this country are frequently far from satisfactory. If such conditions are to be improved, they must be more thoroughly under- stood, and means must be found to in- sure complete combustion of the fuel, and yet to permit operation with such an excess of air as will result in the greatest efficiency. In this work the services of a chemist are indispensable. A very important problem is the de- termination of the small percentage of unburned combustible matter that es- capes from the furnace in the fuel gases. Under ordinary circumstances so little as 0.1 per cent of unburned combustible matter in a furnace gas is equivalent to about one pe- cent of the fuel used, and for the determination of such small percentage of gas more ac- curate and refined methods are required than have ordinarily been available be- fore." This bulletin, which is No. 12, may be obtained by those interested by- writing to the Director of the Bureau of Mines, Washington, D. C. THE nOME OE ARAUCARIAS Araucaria Excelsa, Robusta and Compacta Our Specialty. You will never be sorry. It will pay you well. Do it now, and lay in a stock of Araucarias. Every day is valuable to }OU, because they grow into money for you. Araucaria Excefsa Our Specialty. Warning — Don't be deceived. Now. as well as for the last twenty- five years, we hold the Kround as leaders in importing, erowinif und shipping of our specialty, the .Arauca- rias. Araucaria Excelsa, Robusta compacta, Glauca, and Palms, etc. Florists, you all Icnow wc- are leaders for the last 25 years in importing, growing and shipping of ibis so well known evergreen decorative plant, the Araucaria, more in favor than ever, from Atlantic to Pacific Ocean. To every florist our Araucarias is interesting, there- fore no argument is needed for our goods. We know what our customers need, therefore we have provided and set aside special specimen plants. Spring 19I0importation. forlawns. porches, veran- das, bungalows, private summer residences, the hotels and boarding houses on the seashore and elsewhere. This plant is one of the most desirable evergreen decorative plants adopted for this above mentioned purposes. For decorative purposes, in connection with palms, they will make a fine display. Araucaria Excelsa, raised from top cut- tings, 6-7 inch pots. 4 to 5 years old 5, 6 and 7 tiers 25, 28. 30, 35. ■tOin. in height... $1.00 «1, 25, $1.50. $2,00 to $2.50 each Araucaria Excelsa Glauca and Robusta compacta, 6 7 in. pots, tine bushy plants $1.25. $1.50, $2,00 each Araucaria Excelsa, new importation. out of 5, 5H. and 6 in. pots. 2 to 3 years old. 3. 4 and 5 tiers. 10 12. 14. 16, 18 and 20 inches high - 40c, 50c 75c and tl.OOeach Robusta Compacta Excelsa Glauca, SH and(,in,pots $1.00 to $1.23 each Kentia Belmoreana, 4 year old. 30 to 35 inches high. $1,50, Kentia Forsteriana, 4 year old, 30 to 35 inches high, $1,50 Kentia Forsteriana, 4 year old, 24 to 126 inches high, 75c to $1,00, Kentia Belmoreana, 4 year old combination or made up of 3 plants, 26 to 28 inches high, $1.00. '«1.25aod$!,50, Kentia Belmoreana, combination or made up ol 3 plants, 3 year olti 24 to 26 inches high. 75c to $1 00 KentlaBelmoreana, 4 year old, 26 to 28 inches high,$l 00 to $1.25. Kentia B&lmoreana, 4 in.. 25c, 30c to 35c. Cocos Weddellana Palms, made up of 3 plants. 4 to 5-in. pots, ,^^c, 40c and 50c: 3-in,, 15c, 18c and 20c. Cycas Revoluta or Sago Palm, the genuine large and long leaved variety, imported direct from lapan 6-7 in, pots, 5 to 15 leaves to a plant 12c per leaf, ArecaLutescens, 3 in, pots madeup. 15c, 18c and 20c: 4 in. pits made up 25c. 30c and 35c. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2H-in ., $3 00 pet 100 $25,00 oer 1000; .Vin.. $5.00 per lOO: 4 in., $10.00 per 100, Solanun or Jerusalem Cherries, 2H in . $3.00 per 100. Ficus Elastics (Rubbers). 5H to 6 in. pots. 35c, 40c and 50r Begonia Gloire de Lorraine,4 in. pots. 25c to 30c. Begonias New Improved Ertordi and Aicb- mann*s Beauty, a new Improved Vernon Red. a constant bloomer for Christmas trade. 2H-in, pots, $5,00 per irO: 3 in., $7 OOper 100; 4-in., 15c, Cyclamen Grandiflora, 4 in.. 25c. Three Houses in Ferns Pot, Not Bench Grown. Nepti. Scottli, Scholzeli and Whitmani, SH to 6-in. pots ,^5c, 40c and 50c, Scholzrti, 4 in..20c; 5Hto6 in. pots, SCc. 40c to 50c. Ferns for Dishes, agood assortment. 2V2in. pots, $4,00 per no. Large 3 inch Boston. Whitmani.Scottii, 15c to 20c, Pteris Wilsoni Ferns, 1, in. pans. ^ plants in a pan 25c per pan. Fern Batls. imported direct from Japan, already started, 50c. 25 at 100 rates. Cssh with order, please. All plants must travel at purchaser's risk. GODFREY ASCHIVIANN Wholesale Grower and Importer of Potted Plants. 1012 W, Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Ferns for Dishes Per JOO Per 1000 2H-in $3.50 £30.00 Asparagus Plumosus, 2ii inch $3 SO per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Primroses, Obconica, Kewensisand Forbesii, best large flowering strain, strong 2H-inch pot plants, $3,00 per 100; $25,00 per 1000. 500 at 1000 rates. Cash with order. FRANK OECHSLIN, 49 1 1 Ouincv St.. CHICAGO mention the American Florist when writing Single Bouvardias Strong 2H inch, in pink and white, $2.50 per lOj. $22.50 per lOLO. Now is the time for bench- iog pinching bark, until Oct. 15. Vou will have lots of flowers before Xmas that wilt pay you better than Mums, with less trouble. Cash, please. 30,000 Carnations, best varieties io white, pink and red; No. 1: no stem rot. Write for prices. MOREL BROS. 622 E Market Street, Scranton, Pa. IRobert Craig Co... I ^3Ss PALMS I and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Sts.. Philadelphia. Pa Mention the American Florist when wrltins Field Grown Carnations Limestone Land: No Stem Rot. 5,000 Lawson Enchantress 8,C00R. P, Enchantiess. 3,000 Winsor. $6.00 per lOO: $55.00 per 1000 5,000 White Enchantress $7.0O per 100: $6S00per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate. W. Fargo. U. S, and American Express. JNO. F. SABRANSKY, Successor to W. Sabraosky. Kenton, Ohio. §Iention the American Florist VJhen lort^^wj Boston Ferns... 2y2-in. $30.00 per 1000 2}/2-in., $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 260 at 1000 rate. Magnlflca, 2Hinch 15c each. HENRY H. BARROWS i SON. Whitman. Masi. ifention the American Florist when writirnr PEONIES At bargain prices. Also other stock. Write for list, Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. jgii. The American Florist. 281 Dreer's Special Offer of Araucarias Exceptional values in Araucarias in all varieties in the following sizes: Excelsa. 4-inch pots 5 to 6 inches hif;h, 8 to 10 10 to 12 13 to 15 U to 16 16 to 18 3 3 3 to 4 4 4 Kach. 2 tiers $0 30 40 60 76 1 00 1 25 Excelsa Glauca. B-inch pots 8 inches high, 2 tiers 76 6 " 10 to 12 " 3 " 1 00 7 " 13to 16 " 4 " 1 50 Excelsa Robusta Compacta. Hach. 5-inch pots 8 to 10 inches hie;h, 2 tiers $ 76 6 " lOto 12 "2 ■' 1 00 6 " 12to 14 " 3 " 1 2S 7 " 14 to 16 " 3 " 1 511 Excelsa Plumosa. A comparative scarce form almost as compact in habit as Robusta Compacta and of a richer, deeper green color, very desirable, 5-inch pots Hincheshi^h, 2 tiers 65 6 " 10tol2 " ' 3 " 75 6 " 13 to 15 " 3 to 4 •' 1 00 For a most complete line of seasonable decorative stock, see our current wholesale list. HENRY A. DREER, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelpliia, Pa. jpiE>rvi> = oieo viTJv Carnation Plants $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Enchantress, Lawson, Beacon, White Enchantress, Lawson Enchantress, Victory, Rose Pink Enchantress, Variegated Lawson, W. H. Taft, White Perfection, Boston Market. ROSE PLANTS Pink Killarney, 2y2-in $4.00 per 100 Asparagus Plumosus 2-in $3.00 per lUO 3-in 6.00 per 100 Asparagus Sprengeri 2-in $3.00 per 100; $2S.00per 1000 Christmas Peppers 2^'2-in $5 00 per 100 4 -in 10c each, 8.00 per 100 1'2-in 12'2c each, 12.00 per 100 BOSTON FERNS Strong, Stocky Plants 4-in $15.00 per 100 7-in $ 75.00 per 100 5-in 25.00 per 100 8-in 100.00 per 100 6-in 40.00 per iOO Pteris Wimselfi Ferns Extra strong $6.00 per 100 Cyclamen 4-in $15.00 per 100 5-in 25.00 per 100 Extra Fine Stock; Ready to Ship. The Chicago Tlower Growers' Association OTTO w. FRESE, Manager. 176 N. Michigan Avc, CHICAGO 282 The American Florist. Aug. 26, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The ...29 J Amt^ncan Collieries Co 286 American Spawn Co.474 Amiing E CCo 261 Ander&oD 3 A 267 Andersen Specialty Co ^82 Andoira Nurseries 276 AnnermuellerGeo H262 Aphine MfiiCo i'i .\scbmann Godfrey.. 280 Atlania Floral Co ..267 Badgley Keidel & Meyer Inc 26S Baer Juiluis.. 268 Bannine Krank. ...27i Barrows H H & Son.280 Bassett & tVasbburn256 Baur J A fotte.y Colli Bayersdorfer H 23: Heaven E A 2b6 Bernins H G 262 Bertermann Bros Co267 Blackistone 2 D 267 Bubbiok &Atkin« ...272 Boddinelon A T .. 275 BodcerJno& SonsCo 11 Bjland ] BCo 268 Balkiaao J & Sons. ..271 Bowe MA 268 BraslanSeedGro Cc270 Breitmeyer'a J Sons. 269 Bridgeman's 11 B'unaH N 11 Bichbinder Bros.... 290 BuckbeeH W 26S BuHoneJ A .... 256. 258 260 261. 262. 263 Burnett Bros 11 Burpee W A & Co... II Caldwell the Woods- manCo 266 Camp Conduit Co. .282 Cancer & Gormley. 269 CarterGeo M 266 Chi Carn Co 1.260 Chicatio Flower . Growers Ass'n 260 281 Chi Hoose WreckCo29J Clark The E BCo... II Clarke's Sons David. 268 Cleveland CutFloCo269 Cooke Geo H 265 Cotsinas Geo & Co.. 266 Cowee W J 288 CraiB Robt Co 28u Cross Eli 272 Crump Frank F 268 Cunnineham Jos H.. 279 Daniels & Fisher.... 269 DardsChas 267 Deamud J BCo 261 DeGiorgi Bros 271 Detroit Flower fot..III Dietsch A &Co IV DillerCask'y& Keen289 Dillon )L 273 Dingce &Conardro273 Ditlev-Eltzholtz&Co27l Dorner F & Sons Co273 Dreer HA ...111 281 292 DuoloplohnH 269 Eagle Machine \Vks?90 Edwards Fold's: Box28S EiseleC 273 Elliott WH 2'.2 EmmansGeo M 272 Eyres H G. 269 Fish Henry Seed Co 271 Florists' Hail Assn. .286 Foley Mfg Co IV FordM C 265 Ford Wm P 2b5 Freeman MrsJB 269 FottlerFiske Kawson Co II Proment H E 265 Frost. Cbas 271 Ga viD ThosF 269 .arden Ciiy SandCo288 Garland Geo M Co. .288 Gasser J M Co 268 Geny Bros 268 iJlatras Geo 280 Glblin & Co 286 Good & Reese Co ... I Sorham & Chapline.292 Grand KapidsFlo Co268 Graves Nathan R ...288 Greater New York Florists' Ass'n. ,..265 Grillbortzer David G269 Gdde Bros ....2b9 Hammonds Paint & Slutf Shot Co 289 Hamsburg Southern Coal Co.. 286 Hartmans Rosary. 267 Heacock Jos Co 275 Heinl John & Son.. 268 Henderson A & Co. 273 Herr Albert M 2)8 Herrmann A 281 He88& Swoboda... 267 Hews AH& Co Ill Hiltinger Bros Ill HippardE 2b2 Hitchings&Co 288 Hoerbef Bros 261 Hoffman Flo Artist.. 268 H,ifmeisterFlo.Co.263 Holm & Olson .... 267 Holton&Hunkel Co 262 278 Home Cor School... 292 Hooker H M Co 292 Hoiticultural Adv'r.279 Hrudka L Potteiy Co Ill Hunt E H .. 261 IgoeBros 282 Illinois Pipe MIg Co 286 Isbell S M& Co 271 lackson&Perkins . 278 Jacobs 5 & Sons. . 286 lansky John 262 Johnson. Chas, J — 270 Johnson W W&Son27l Jones Percy 261 Kasting WF Co....265 Keller Geo & Sons.. Ill Keller J B& Sons... 268 Kellogg Geo M .... 268 Kcnnicott Bros 261 KyTob Product Co. 291 Kessler Bros 265 Kilt Robt 2t8 King Construct'n . 290 Kleinschmidi F& Co286 KleinhansP Howaid 73 Kohr AF Ill Kramer I N & Son. .292 Krick's Letters 288 KroeschellBros Co.. 282 Kruchten John 261 Kuebler Wm 265 Kuehn C A 262 Kuhl Geo A 278 Kyle &Foerster 26 1 Lager & Hurrell I Lange A 257 Landreth SeedCo II Leedle Floral Co. ...281 Lichtenberger J ..282 Lord& Burnham Co. 287 291 McCallumCo 263 McConnell Alex 269 McCuUough'sJ M Sons Co 263 McKellar Chss. W..260 McKcnna P & Son..2'>7 Malandre Bros 267 Markovits Bros 29) Mastin J G & Co. ...292 Matthews Florist.... 268 May & Co L L 268 Mette Henry 27i Millang. Chas 265 Miller ES 273 Mimiborya Farm 273 Mitchell W.T & Son276 Moltz A &Co 2f>5 Moninger J C Co. ...289 Moon The Wm HCo27b Moore Hentz &Na8h2t>' Morehead Mfg Co. ..292 Morel Bros 280 Morse C C &Co... 270 MtGilead Pottery Colli Munk Floral Co 26< Myers Florist 268 Nat Flo B of Trade.. 288 N Y Cut Flower Ex.265 Niagara Mushroom and Spawn Co 274 Nicotine Mfg Co 29i Niessen Leo Co 26^ Oechslin Frank 2fcO Olson Chr I. Palethorpe PR Co. .291 Palmer W J & Sons. 259 Park Floral Co ..268 Peacock Dahlia Fms263 Pedrick Geo & Son. 271 Perfection Chem Co. 290 Penn the Florist. 268 Pennock-Meehan Co?6i Peters & Reed Pot'jill Peterson J A 1 Phoenix Nursery Co 275 Pierce FO Co 28>) Pierson A N 279 Pierson F R Co ...I 272 Pieters & Wheeler SeedCo 270 Pittsburg Cut Flo Co263 Podesta & Baldocch.68 Foehlmann Bros Co 257 Pollworth C C Co . . 269289 271 Power Wm & Co 271 Pulv'iz'dManure Co 290 Quaker City Machine Works 286 Randall A L Co. 25l Randolph & Mc . ... Clements 292 Ready Reference . 283 Reed& Keller ^85 Reeser Plant Co. .. 273 Regan Print House. 292 Reinberg Peter 2.'9 Rice Bros 262 Robinson JC SeedCo II Rock W L Co 2f7 Rohnert Waldo II Routzahn SeedCo... II SaakesOC 269 Sabranskyjohn P.. 280 Saltf .idFlow'r Shpp268 Schillo Adam 287 Schmidt J C 273 Schulz Jacob 268 Scott John 280 Shaffer Geo C 2' 9 Sharp Partridge &C0IV Sheridan WF 265 Siebrecht & Seibrecb264 Situations & Wants. 255 Skidelsky & Irwin. .280 Small J H &Sons....267 Smith A W & Co.... 269 Smith Elmer D& Co272 Smith Henry 268 Smith J E& Co 289 SmithPJ 265 Smith WmC 262 Smith W&TCo.... I Smits Jacs 276 Stearns LumberCo..2S8 Sterling Emery Wheel Co Ill Stoothofl H A Co. ...Ill Storr8& Harrison Co273 Superior Machine & Boiler Works. ..288 Syracuse Pottery Colli Texas Seed &FI0 Co768 Thompson Car Co...27< Thorburn JM&Co... II TottyChasH 265 Traendly & Schenck265 Valentine Frank 268 Varelo Federico C...271 Vaughan & Sperry..258 Vaughan'sSeed Store I III 271 272 292 THE STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINERY The old reliable machines are the most powerful, least complicated of any on the market The Standard Steam Trap Ask someone who is nselng a Standard for his opinioii of it. Write for catalogue. E. HIPPARD CO., Younestown. Ohio Vick's Sons las II VincentR Jr I Wagner Park Cons. . 111.280 Walker F A &Co . 26f Ward&CoRalph M 11 WeberFH 269 Weiland &Risch .. 26- Weiss Chas&Son8..264 Welch Bros 262 W hitsett R C Coal & Mining Co 286 Wietor Bros ....259 261 WilksSMlg Co.... 287 Wilson RobtG 2n7 Wrede H 271 Wittbold'i.Co.. 267 277 Wolfskin Bros& Morris Goldenson.2f0 Wood Bros 280 Yokohama Nurs Co. 272 Young A L&C0....265 Youna & Nugent. ...268 Youngs 258 Zech & Mann 251 Zweifel Nic 273 Gold Letters Gammed Gold, Silver and Pnrple Letters for inscriptions on Floral Designs. Best and Cheapest on the Market, Send for Samples and Prices. 1664 Ave. A. NKW YORK Telephone Lenox 5644. J. Lichtenberger, -BURNED CLAY- Tile Benches and Tile Bottoms Gives results. Three styles of benches, including Iron Pipe Frame, with Tile Bottom and Sides. Write for descriptive circular and delivered prices. Any size benches. Tile Sides THE CAMP Garfield BIdg., CONDUIT CO. Cleveland, J t Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two at three circles. En- dorsed by ail the Leading Carnation Growers as the best support on market. Pat, July 27, '97, May 17,'98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices beforg ordering elsewhere. Prompt thipment guars ntnd IGOE BROS., 266 North 9th Sl„ BROOKLYN. N. Y DAYLITE GLASS win Not Injn-e Paint or Petty 25 gals, or more,. $0.7f per gal, 5 to 10 gals 80 per gal. Lees than 5 gals., 1,00 per gal Andefscn Specially Co CLEANER - QUICK - POWERFUL ; : Leavea No Greagv Snrfice. One gallon will clean from 500 to 700 square feet, ASK YOUR JOBBER OR WRITE TO 4648 Calumel Ave., CHICAGO Cast Iron Boilers Break Twice in Four Years. Moral: Use Kroeschell Boilers, They are Safe. "I bought a No, 2 boiler in 1902. Takes care of 70nO sq. ft. of gla.ss; ■would take care of 2000 more. I have had a C8St iron boiler, but it broke down twice In four years, always in the coldest weather. It broke down Dec. i;9th, I90i, and I lost ail my stocic in conseqaence. I have now two No. 2 Kroeschell Boilers, and do not worry about their breaking down. GRANT NEWPORT, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Send for KROESCHELL BROS. CO., 452 W. Erie St., CMcago, III. igii. The American Florist. 283 Ready Reference Section 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. AGERATUMS. Ageratum, 2-ln.. $2 per 100. Geo. M. Em- mans, Newton. N. J. ALTERNANTHERAS. Altbernantberas. 2-ln., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmaps, Newton, N. J. AMPILOPSIS. AMPELOPSIS ENGELMANNI, 4-ln., $2 per dos.; extra strnni? plants at $3 per doz. AM- PELOPSIS VEITCHII, 41n., $2 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Bdgebrook, Chicago, 111. ARAUCARIA5. Araucarias. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Araucarla excelsa, 5-ln., $6 per doz.; $45 per 100. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Araucarias. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere In this issue. G. Ascb- mann. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. ASPARAGUS. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2-ln., $2.50 per 100; 3-ln., $1 per doz.; $6 per 100; 4-ln.. $1.50 per doz.; $10 per luO; $80 per 1.000 (500 at 1,000 rate). THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook. Chicago. 111. Asparagus pliimosus, 4-ln., $1.25 per doz; $10 per 100; 5-in., $3 per doz.; $20 per 100. Holton & Hunkel Co., 402 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wla. Asparugus plumosus nanus, from 21/^-1d. pots. $2.50 per 100: $22.50 per 1.000; 3-ln.. $5 per 100; $45. .50 per l.OuO. Cash with order please. Floral Bill Gardens. G. F. Nelpp. Prop.. Chath- am, N. J. Asparagus plumosus seedlings, $1 per 100; $9 per 1.000; 2V.-in.. $2 per 100. Sprengerl, 214- in., $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1,000. Jos. H Cun- nlnphnm. Delaware, O. Asparagus Sprengerl, 2V4-ln., $3 per lOii; 3- in., $4. Plumosus. 2-ln.. $2 per 100. Sprengerl. 2-ln., $2. C. Elsele, Uth and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in,. $3 per 10". Spren- gerl. 2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. The Chi- cago Flower ("{rowers' Association, 176 N. Mich- igan Ave. .Chicago. Asparagus plumosus. 2-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000; 3-ln.. $5; 4-In.. $10. Sprengerl. 2M!- in.. $5 per 100. G. Aschmann. 1012 W. On- tario St.._PhilajJelphla. ASPARAGUS SCANDBNS and DEFLEXDS, 4-ln., $10 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Asparagus plumosus. 2^-ln.. $3.50 per 100: $30 piT 1.000. Frank Oechslln, 4911 Qulncy St., Chicago. Asparagus seedlings. Plumosus, 90c per 100: $7.50 per 1.000. Sprengerl, 60c per 100; $5 per 1.000. Reeser Plant Co.. Sprlngfleld. O. Asparagus plumosus, 2%ln., 3c: $25 per 1,000. Sprengerl, 2^-ln., 2c: $15 per 1,000. Fine stock. Mosbsek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Plumosus, A. No. 1 stock, ready for ship- ment In 2-in. pots. $3 per 100. Anton Then, 2219 WInnemac .\ve.. Ch Icago. Potbound 3-ln. Sprengerl, can be shifted Into 5-ln.. $6 per 100. C. C. PoUworth Co., MU- waukee. Wis. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. 2-In., $3 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook. Chl- cago. 111. Asparagus Sprengeri. extra strong. S^^-'.-in.. $5 per 100; $40 per 1.000. Harrv Heinl, West To- ledo, 0. Asparagus plumosus. 2i4-ln.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Sprengerl. 214 In.. $2 per 100. Cngh. flement S. Levis. Aldan. Del. Co.. Pa. Aspar.Tgus Sprengerl, $1.50 per 100. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa, ASPARAGUS SCANDENS. DEFLEXUS, 4-ln., $1.50 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook. Chicago. 111. Asparagus Sprengerl. 2^-In.. $1.50 per 100. Plumosus, 2%-ln., $2 per 100. J. 0. Schmidt. Brlstol^Pa^ Asparagus plumosus nanus, strong, 2-ln.. 2c. J. L. Schiller. Toledo, O. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri plants. W. H. Elliott. Brighton. Mass. ASPIDISTRAS. , Aspidistras, green, 6-in., $1 and $1.25: varie- gated. 6-ln., $1.25 and $1.50 each. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. BAY TREES. Bay trees and box trees, all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roehrs Co., Butlierford, Bay trees (standards), fine assortment; sizes 12 to 48-Inch crowns. Prices. $2.50 to $25 each. Let us know your wants. Wagner Park Con- servatorles. Sidney. O. Bay trees. $12 to $20 per pair. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Bay trees. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. BEGONIAS. Begonias. Gloire de Lorraine. 4-in.. 25c to 30c. New improved Erfordll and Aschmann's Beauty. 2%-ln.. $5 per 100; 3-ln.. $7: 4-lo.. 15c. G. Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Begonia Coralline Lucerne, 3-ln., ready for 5 and e-in., $3.50 per doz.; $25 per 100. The Good & Reese Co.. Sprlngfleld, O. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati. Wi-\n.. $25 per 100; $200 per 1.000. J. A. Peterson. Westwood, Cincinnati. 0. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati. 4-ln.. 60c each: $6 per doz.: $45 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. BOXWOOD. Boxwood. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. BOUVARDIAS. Bouvardias. Morel Bros., 622 E. Market St., Scranton. Pa. BULBS. Bulbs, begonia, single flowering. 40c per doz.: $2.50 per 100; $22 per 1.000; double flowering, eiic per doz.; $4 per ino; $35 per 1.000: Glox- inias, separate colors. 75c per doz.; $5 per 100; $47.50 per 1.000. Fottler. PIske. Rawson Co.. Faoeuil Hall Sq.. Boston. Mass. ■ Bulbs. Lilies, cold storage Gigs., 6-8, 300 to case. $45 per 1.000; 7-9. 300 to case. $60 per 1.000; 810. 225 to case. $78 per l.OOO; 9-10. 200 to case, $90 per 1,000. LlUnm Harrlsll, 5-7, $35 per l.OnO; 7-9. $75 per 1.000. Ro- mans, Paper Whites, freeslas. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. ^ Bulbs. Lillum Harrlsll, 6-7, 335 to case, $15 per case: $40 per 1.000; 7-9, 200 to case, $16 per case; $75 per 1,000; 9-11. 100 to case. $18 per case: $175 per 1,000. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson. N. Y. Freesia Refracta Alba, extra large bulbs, pre- paid. $1 per 100: $8 per 1.000; large home- grown bulbs, prepaid, 75c per 100; $6 per 1,000. J. L. Schiller. Toledo. O. Gladiolus Panama and Niagara. Frank Ban- ning, Kinsman, O. Freesia Refracta Alba bulbs, homegrown. 750 per 100; $6 per 1.000. Cash with order. Will send sample upon request. E. A. Kuhnke, Hol- land St., near Woodvllie St.. Toledo. O. Bulbs. Llllnm giganteum. case of 200. 7-9. $14. C. C. Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. Bulbs. All kinds. Jas. Vlck's Sons. Roches- ter. N. Y. Bulbs. Burnett Bros.. 72 Cortlandt St., New York. Bulbs. E. S. Miller. Wading River. N. Y. CANNAti. Cannas. leading kinds. R. Vincent. Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. CARMATIOWS. 75,000 FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per 1000 White Enchantress $7.00 $65.00 R. P. Enchantress 6.00 60.00 L. P. Enchantress 6.00 60.00 White Perfection 7.00 60.00 Beacon 7.00 65.00 0. P. Bassett 7.00 60.00 Winona 6.00 60.00 Robert Craig 6.00 60.00 Patten 6.00 60.00 Ruby 6.00 60.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 8.00 75.00 Alma Ward 10.00 95.00 Dorothy Gordon 8.00 75.00 Cash with order or C. O. D. CHAS. PFEIFFER. 30 Grand Ave.. Ft. Thomas. Ky. CARNATION PLANTS. Strong, Field-Grown. Ready Now. Per 1000 Per 1000 White Perfec- Dorothy Gordon$ 70.00 tlon $50.00 C. W. Ward... 70.00 Ladv Bountiful. 60.00 Afterglow 60.00 White Enchan- Sangamo 50.00 tress 60.00 May Day 60.00 Wlnsor 50.00 Beacon 60.00 Enchantress ... 60.00 Victory 60.00 Rose Pink En- Scarlet Glow... 60.00 chantress 60.00 Ruby 60.00 SKIDELSKY & IRWIN CO.. 1215 Betz Bldg. Philadelphia. Pa. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Per 100 Per 1000 Enchantress 6.00 60.00 Victory 5.00 45.00 Pink Lawson 6.00 45.00 White Lawson 5.00 45.00 WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave. CUcaso. Carnations, field-grown. $6 per 100; $50 per l.ono; Enchantress. White Enchantress. Rose I'ink Enchantress, Lawson. Laweon-Enchantress. Variegated Lawson. Beacon. Victory. W. H. Tuft. White Perfection, Boston Market. The Chicago Flower Growers* Association. 176 N. Michigan Ave.. Chicago. Carnations, strong, well branched field plants. APPLE BLOSSOM (Grown and endorsed by Patten & Co.. carnation specialists. Tewksburv. Mass.). PINK DELIGHT. DOROTHY GOR- DON. Wanoka_GreenhouseSj_Baroveld, N. Y. 1.000 Enchantress, 1.000 White Enchantress and 500 Victory fleld-grown carnations. Good steoky plants. $4 per 100; $35 per 1.000. Cash with order from unknown parties. The River- bank Companies. Geneva, III. Carnations, fine field-grown plants. Enchant- ress. Pink Enchantress. White Enchantrees. White Perfection. Lawson. Wlnsor. Craig. Har- lowarden, and Queen. $6 per 100; $55 per 1000. P. B^Qulnlan. Syracuse. N. Y. Carnations. Enchantress and Rose Pink, fleld- grown. $6 ptr 100; $50 per 1.000. Cash with order. E. A. Kuhnke. Holland St.. near Wood- vHIe St.. Toledo, O. Carnations, strong, fleld-grown plants, 4 to 6 shoots, 500 White Enchnntrees. 100 Llght- Plnk Enchantress, flne plants. $6 per 100. Gas Schlegei. Olney. lU. Carnations. White Enchantress. White Perfec- tion. Enchantress. Rose Pink Enchantress. $50 per 1.000. Mlnlborya Farm, 109 E. Broad St.. Richmond. Va. Carnations. P. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fay- ette. Ind. if You Dq Not Find Wiiat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 284 The American Florist. A% u^. 26. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Large, strong, healthy stock. Per 100. Per 1,000. Enchantress $6.00 $50.00 Lawson 5.00 40.00 Queen 5.00 40.00 250 at 1.000 rate. DINSTEL BROS.. 1851 North 62nd Ave., Chicago. Flela-grown carnations, fine stocli, Lawson. $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Sinner Bros., 82 East Randolph St.. Chicago. 1,500 Boston Market carnations, field-grown plants. $4 per 100; $35 per 1.000; $50 takes the lot. Cash or C. O. D. Northwestern Floral Co., Gross Point. 111. Field-growu Enchantress, Lawson-Enchantress. Bassett and Victory, $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000; iiood seconds. $4 per 100. Cash with order. Harry Heinl. West Toledo, 0. Carnations. 2,000 Rose Pink Enchantress, 1,000 Light Pink Enchantress, strong pot-grown from 4-iD., at $4.50 per 100. or the lot for $115. Schmaus Bros., Paducah, Ky. Carnations. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Howard I. Kleiuhaus, 66 Centre Sq., Easton, Pa. Carnation plants, strong, healthy, field-grown plants. L. P. Enchantress and Beacon, write tor prices. D. G. GriUbortzer, Ale.xandria, Va. ~ Cliruation Washington. $10 per 100; $75 per 1.000. Chicago Carnation Co.. 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Carnations. 500 Enchantress, 800 Scarlet Har- lowarden, $6 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook. Chicago. Field-grown carnations, strong, healthy stock, Pink Enchantress, Victory, 0. P. Bassett, White Perfection, and Admiration, $6 per 100. Cash. Sunnyside Greenhouses, Burlington, Iowa. "400~Carnegie (Red) carnation plants, medium size, 4c; $15 for the 400. Cash please. Edgar Easterday, Nokomis, 111. ~ Carnations. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere In this issue. John P. Sabransky, Kenton. O. . "Carnations. Morel Bros., 622 E. Market St., Scrantou, Pa. , . "Carnation. Bright Spot. N. Zweifel. North Milwaukee. Wis. Carnations. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co.. Jcliet, 111. CamationSi leading varieties. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Carnations. Wood Bros., Flshkill. N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanlhomums, B. C, Ic. Haenselman, Boulder. Colo. _^ Chrysanthemums, 2%i-ln.. $3 per 100. Frank Oechslin. 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Chrysanthemums, novelties and standard vari- etles. Chas. H. Totty. Madison, N. J. Chrysanthemums, leading vars. Wood Bros., Flshkill. N. Y. CINERARIAS. Cinerarias, the largest flowering grown, strong, thrifty, 2-ln. stock, ?2 per 100. Cash please. J. W. Miller, Shiremanstown, Pa. CLEMATIS^ CXEMATIS DUCHESS OR EDINBURGH. 6- In., $4 per doz. CLEMATIS JAOKMANI. 6- in.. $4 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. COLEUSES. Coleus G. Bedder. 2y.-in., $1 per 100. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Coleus, R. C, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Mos- ba;k Greenhouse Co., Onarga, HI. Coleus, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton. N. J. Coleus, giant leaved, $1 per 100; mixed, fancy, T.'ic. A. M. Ilerr, Lancaster, Pa. CROTON&. CROTONS, 3-in.. $10 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook. Chicago. 111. Crotons, 4-in., $2 per doz. C. Eisele, 11th nnd Westmorland Sts.. Philadelphia. CYCLAMENS. Cyclamen, Mlchell's giant strains; four sepa- rate colors, 3%-inch, $10 per 100. Cash. Henry Pant, Decatur, III. Cyclamens, 4-iu., .$15 per 100; 5-In., $25. Clii- cago Flower Growers' Association, 176 N. Mich- igan Ave., Chicago. Cyclamen, A. No. 1 stock, ready (or ship- ment, 4-in. pots. 15c each; 5-in. pots. 25c each. Anton Then. 2210 Winnemac Ave., Chicago. Cyclamen giganteum, fine thrlftv 3-ln. stock. $5 per 100. Cash please. J. w. Miller, Shire- manstown, Pa. CYPERUS. CVPERUS (umbrella plant), 3-In.. 75c per doz.; $G per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook. Chicago. 111. DAHLIAS. Dahlias. Peacock Dahlia Farms, Willlams- town .Tunclion. P. O. Berlin. N. J. Dahlias. R. Vincent. Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. DRACAENAS. Dracsena indivisa, 4-ln., $10 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton. N. J. DRACAENA MASSANGBANA. strong. 5-in.. $1.25 each. DRACAENA FRAGRANS, 2%-In.. $1.50 per doz.; 3-ln.. $2 per doz.; 4-ln., $3 per doz.; 5-in.. $5 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook, Chicago. 111. FERNS. Ferns, Boston, Piersoni, 6-ln., 50c each. Ele- gantissima. Piersoni, Boston and Harrlsil, 8-ln.. $1 to $1.50 each. Elegantlssima, Boston and Harris, 10-in., $2.50. F. R. Pierson Co.. Tarry- town-ou-Hudsop. N. Y. Ferns. Boston, 4V4-ln.. 10c; 3V4-ln., 7c: 2i4-in.. 3c from bench. Whitman!. 2%-ln.. $5 per 100; $40 per 1000. Magnlflca. 2y2-in., $15 per 100; 3%-ln.. pot grown. $25 per 100. Henry H. Bar- row8 & Sons. Wh i t m a n . Mass. CIBUDIU.M iCIIlEDEr, 7 lu.. S2,50 each, fine plants. PERNS FOR DISHES. 2-in., nice plants. $3 per 100; .$25 per 1,000. THE GEO. WITT- BOLD CO.. Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. Extra good 4-in. Boston ferns, $18 per 100; 5-in., $25 per 100; 6-in., $40 per 100. Cash with order from unknown parties. The River- bank Companies, Geneva, 111. Ferns, Boston, 4-in., $15 per 100: 5-in., $25: 6-ln., $40; 7-in., $75: S-in., $100. Pteris Wim- setti. $6 per 100, The Chicago Flower Growers' Associatfon, 176 N. IMlchigan Ave.. Chicago. Ferns. Boston and Piersoni, 214-in., 4c; $3ff per 1,000, Elegantlssima and Whltmanl 214-ln., 5c: $45 per 1,000. Mosba;k Greenhouse Co., Onarga. 111. Nephrolepls Giatrasil, 2>,i-ln.. $8 per 100: $T5 per 1.000: 4-in.. $25 per 100. Geo. Giatras. 463 Summit Ave.. West Hoboken,_N._J^ Ferns for dishes, 214-in.. $3.50 per 100: $30 per 1,000; 500 at 1.000 rate. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincey St.. Chicago. Ferns, Boston, 5-in., $3 per doz.; 6-in., $6; 7- in., $9; S-in., $12; 9-io.. $18. Holton & Hunkel, 462 Milwaukee St.. Milwaukee, Wis. Ferns. — For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. G. Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Ferns, Whitmani, Scholzeli and Exaltata, 4- in.. $2 per doz.; 5-in., $3. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. Adiantum Parleyense, S^-in.. $15 per 100. J^A._ Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati. 0. BOSTONS. S-in.. $1 each; $10 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook. Chicago. 111. Ferns. Boston, 3-ln.. $8 per 100. Reeser Plant Co.. SprlngBeld. O. Perns, Whitmani, 4-in., 25c each: 5-in., 35c: Boston, 5-in.. 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton. N^ J; Ferns. John Scott, Rutland Rd, and B. 45th St. . Brooklyn . N. Y. Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. FICU5. Rubber plants, 4-in., $3 per doz. Holton & Hunkcl Co.. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, Nutt. Perkins, Grant, La Favor- ite. R. C. $1.25; 2-in.. $2; 3-in.. $4 per 100. Viaud, Castellane. Poitevine, Jaiilln, Rlcard. Buchner, R. C, $1,50: 2-ln., $2.50; 3-ln., $5. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton. N ._ J^ Geraniums, Poitevine, Ricnrd. $14 per 1,000. S. A. iNutt. $12.50. A._M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, standard varieties and novelties. R. Vincent. Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. GREENS. Greens, dagger and fancy ferns, $1 per 1,000. Galax. 90c per 1,000. Boxwood. 50-lb. case. $7.50. Laurel Wreaths. 10-In.. $1.75 per doz.: 12-in., $2.25: 14-in.. $3: $16-in.. $4.50. Laurel trimming. 4c and 5c per yard J. Jansky. 10 Province St.. Boston. Greens, southern wild smilax, log mosses, natural and perpetuated. E. A. Beaven, Ever- green, Ala. Greens, evergreen, fancy and dagger ferns, bronze and green galas. Geo. Cotsonas & Co.. 50 W. 2Sth St.. New York. Greens, wild smilax and decorative greens. George M. Carter. Evergreen, Ala. Southern Wild Smilax. ^Caldwell The Woods- man Co.. Evergreen, Ala. HARDY PLANTS. Iris, (rue blue, il.M per 100. Phlox, assorted divided roots, $2.50 per 100. A. M. Herr, Lan- caster, Pa. Hardy phlox, field-grown, $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, „ H"baceous plants. Bobbink & Atkins. Ruth- erford, N. J. German iris, leading varieties. Vaughan's yo'-il .Store. Chicago and New York. HELIOTROPES. Heliotrope, 2-in.. $2 per 100. Geo. M. Em- mans. Newton, N. J. Heliotrope, 2-ln., $2 per 100: 3-in.. $3. VL. Vincent. Jr.. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea Souvenir de Claire. 3-in., $5 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Jackson & Perkins Co.. Newark, N. Y. Hydrangea Sterilis grandiflora alba. W. & tT Smilh Co.. Geneva. N. Y. IVIES. English rvy, good, heavy stock, 4U-ln. plants, 12c each. Chas. W. Schleit. 2655 W. Ravens- wood Pk.. Chicago. Ivy English. 3-in.. 75c per doz.; 4-ln., $1.50. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. Edgebrook. Chicago. 111. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. JERUSALEM CHERRIES, from field, ready for 4-in.. $10 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook. Chicago. III. LILACS. Lilacs. Jacs Smits. Ltd.. Naarden. Holland. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Imoort. Lily of the valley. Jacs SmIts, Ltd.. Naar- den^ _Holland^ Lily of the valley. Otto Mann, Leipzig, Sai- ony. Germany. From storage. Lily of the valley, cold storage pips, case of 1.000, $13; case of 3,000, $36. J. M. Thorhum & Co.. 33 Barclay St.. New York. Lily of the valley. H. N. Bruns. 3038-42 W. Madison St., Chicago, MUSHROOM SPAWN. .Mushroom Spawn, Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co.. St. Paul. Minu. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock, evergreens. Conifers and pines, flowering shrubs, fruit trees, vines and climbers. Bobbink_ & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. Specimen Shrubs'. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chi- cago and New York. Nursery stock. large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Anderson Nurseries, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Nursery stock, apple and peach trees. Mitch- ell's Nursery, Beverly, Ohio. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit. N. J. PANOANUS. Pandanus Veitchii, 6-in., $1.50 each. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Pandanus Veitchii. $1 to $3 each. J. A. Peter- son. Westwood, Cincinpati. 0, PALMS. PALMS, Kentia Belmoreaua and Forsteriana. 2%-in., $1,50 per doz.; 3-in.. $2 per doz.; 4- in.. $3.60 per doz.: 5-in., $5 per doz.: Latanlii Borbonica, 3-ln., Sc each: $1 per doz.; $6 per 100: 4-ln., $3 per doz.; $20 per 100. Phoenl.x Recllnata, 3-in., 25c each; $3 per doz. Phoenix Roebelenil. e-in.. $2.50 each. THE GEO. WITT- BOLD CO.. Edgebrook, Chicago. 111. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. G. Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Joseph Hea- cock Co., Wyncote. Pa. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Holton & Hunkel Co.. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. OYGAS. 4-in.. 25c to 35c each: 5-in., 35c to 50c each: 6-ln.. 75c to $1 each: 7-in.. $1 to $1.50 each. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook. Chicago, til. PEONIES. ■_ 300.000 peony plants. Let me figure with you. Can make prices that will Interest you. Gilbert H. Wild. Sorcoxie. Mo. (f You Qo Not Find Wliat You Need in our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It igii. The American Florist. 285 Peonies at barcaln prices. Wagner ParU Con- eervatorU'B, Slduey, O. Peonies, all tbe standard varieties. The Good & Keese Co., Springfield, O^ Pf'oales. Best oommerclal varieties. \iiiiKlian's Seed Store. Chteago and New York. "peonies, all vars. Juc Smits, Naardt_'ii. IIol- laud . PEPPERS. Christmas peppers, strong and hardy, ready 'to'shlD. 4-lii. pots. 10c each; $8 per 100; 4Vi- In.. I2VjC each; $12 per 100. Autou Then, 2219 Wlnnemac Ave.. Chicago. ChrlstDiits pepiiers, 4-ln.. 10c each; $8 per 100: 4%-ln.. 12Vie each; $12 per 1011. Chicac" FIow- ■er Growers' Association. 176 N. Michigan Ave.. 'Chicago. Christmas Peppers. Btrong healthy plants. 2^4- In., 12 per liiO; $18 per 1.000: A\a.. $4 per 100. Rober & Radke. Maywood. 111. ""pepper plants. 2M>-ln.. $5 per 100. The Chi- ■capo Flower Growers' Association. 176 N. Mlch- Ican Ave.. J^hicago. ChrlstmaB peppers, 2-ln., $2.50 per 100. ■Frank Oechslln. 4911 Qulncy St.. Chicago. POINSETTIAS. POINSETTIA HEADQDARTERS. Strong, stocky plants. 100 1000 •2%ln. $5.00 $40.00 2i4ln., eitra select 6.O0 r>(i.00 ■3-ln 8.00 70.00 All orders filled strictly In rotation. Cash .please. ROBER & RADKE. Maywood. 111. " Polnsettlas. 2y.ln.. $5.50 per 100; $.=>0 per l.OoO. A. Henderson & Co., 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Polnsettlas, 2^4-ln.. $6 per 100; $50 per 1.000, Skldelsky & Irwin Co., 1215 Beta Bldg.. Phlla- -delphla^ Polnsettlas. 2H-ln.. $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1.000. ScrantoD Florist Supply Co.. Scranton. Pa. Polnsettlas, 2V4-ln., $5..'>0 per 100. Mosbaek Greenhouse Co.. Onarga, III. PRIMULAS. Primulas from 2-in. pots, frame grown, no bet- 'ter strains In existence. Obconica grandiflora. Reosdorfer. and Lattmann unrivaled hybrids. 14 colors, or mixed. 2%c. Obconica gigantea, 5 col- ors or mixed, 3c, Kewensis, 3c. A. L. Schiller. Toledo, O. Primrose, Chinese, obconica, alba, rosea and Porhesll. $2 per 100. Obconica gigantea and -Sanqulnei. 21,4-10.. $3 per 100. Jos. H. Cun- ■ningham. Delaware, O. Primroses, obconica. Kewensis and Forhesii, ■2V.-tn.. $.■! per loO: $25 per 1,000, Frank Oech- sUn. 4911 Qulncy St., Chicago. RASES. RICHMOND. Good 4-in. plants, $4 per 100. GEO. REINBERG, '162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago. KOSES. Per 100. Per 1.000. .American Beauty, 2^4 in $8.00 $:>0.oo Uncle John. 214 in 3.00 25.00 «on White Klllarney, 3% In... 6.00 •KiUarney, 2% in 5.00 40.00 WIETOR BROS., 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Roses, strong, clean, own root stock from 8^ and 4-in.. few hundred left, Klllarney and White Klllarney. Write for prices. Castle •Grove Greenhouses, J. J. Curran, Supt., Dan- Tllle, Pa. 200,000 Roses and Shniha. Wlntzer's World "Wonder Cannas. Get our price list; It will pay you to send for If today. The Conard & Jones Co.. West Grove.Pa. ROSES, strong 3-ln., ready to bench. White «nd Pink Klllarney. Richmond and Perle. $6 iper 100. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Rose plants. 2V.-ln., Pink Klllarney. S4 per 100. The Chicago Flower Growers' Association, 176 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. LADY GAY or PINK BABY RAMBLER, ■trnng. 7-ln.. 75c each: $6 per doz. TUB GEO. WITTROLD CO., Edgebrook, _Chlcago,_Ill. Rosea on own roots, budded, bedding. H. P.'s hybrids and teas. W. & T. Smith Co., Gen- era. N. Y. DOROTHY PERKINS. 4-ln.. $2 per doz.: 5- In.. $3 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook. Chicago, III. Roses. Pink Klllarney. W. H. Elliott. Bright- on. Mnaa. 900 good, healthy, 3-ln. Mrs. Jardlne Rose plants. $50 per l.Ouu. Sinner Bros., 82-86 East BanUolph St., Chicago. ^ American Beauties from bench, $5 per 100. C. C, Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. Wis. Double White Klllarney, A. N. Plerson, Inc.. Cromwell. Conn. Roses. Leedle Floral Co.. Springfield, O. SKKDS. Ttiink of a strain of paoaies containing light. darli, lavender, violet, blue, bronze, royal purple. red. cerise, salmon, mahogany, yellow and red and gold shades — a dozen or more varieties in each shade — of immense size, with great form and substance. These are MASTODON PAN- SIES. It has cost us huodreUs of dollars, and eighteen years* time to upbuild this strain, and it is worth all It costs. 1 oz.. $9; 1-12 oz., $1. STEELE'S MASTODON PANSY GARDENS, Portland,__Oregoa^ PALM SEEDS, 10,000 fresh palm seeds. Fol- lowing varieties: Cocos Yatay, C. Gaertneri, C. Elumenavla. C. eriospatha, C. Datil. C. Bonnetl, C. Australis. Price, $10 per l.OOO. WEKNER NEHRLING, Palm Cottage Experi- mept Gardens. GOTHA. Orange Co.. Florida. Seeds, onloa, peppers, early tomatoes, cauli- flower, beans 97 var. ; melons, celery, egg plant, Federico C. Varela, TenerlCC, Canary Islands, Spain^ Seed, onions, lettuce, sweet peas, carrot, cel- ery, leeli, mustard, parsley, parsnip, radish, salsify. C. C. Morse & Co., 4S-56 Jackson St., Saa Francisco, Calif. Seeds, beans, peas, sweet com. onion, beet, turnip, etc. The Everett B. Clarlj Seed Co., Milford, Conn.; East Jordan. Mich.; Sister Bay, Wis. Seeds, the Kenilworth strain of giant pan- sles. For varieties and prices see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. Seeds, superb giant mixed pansies. tr. pkt., 50c; >4 oz., $1.25; oz.. $4; also separate colors. Cineraria Seed, tr. pkt., $1. The Storrs & Harrison Co., PalnesvUle. O. Seeds, pansy. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Arthur T^ BoddlngtoD. 342 W. 14th St., New York. Seeds, cabbage, cauliflower, carrot, mangel, Swede and turnip. Chr. Olsen, Odense. Den- mark. Bermuda onion seed, white and red. $100 per 100 lbs.; Crystal Wax. $1.90 per lb. De GlorgI Bros., Council Bluffs, la. Seeds, pansies, Boston Florists' Special mix- ture, tr. pkt.. 75c; oz.. $5. Fottler. Flske, Rflwsnn Co.. Faneull Hall Sq.. Boston. Seeds, aster, best standard varieties. Elmer D^ Smith & Co.. Adrian, Mich. Seeds, pansy, $4 per oz. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Seeds, timothy, crimson clover, Kaffir com. J, Bolgiano & Son. Baltimore, Md. Seeds, Cynosurus Crlstatus (crested dogstall). Wm. Powers & Co., Waterford, Ireland. Seed, pansy. 1.000 seeds, 25c; 1 oz., $2.25. H. Wrede. Luneburg. Germany. Contract Growers. Seeds, Cucumbers, cantaloupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin, sugar flint and fipid seed corn. The J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Seeds, Cauliflower Danish Snowball, Cabbage. Danish Ballhead. Dltllv Eltzholtz & Co., Rlnge, Denmark. Seeds, beets, cabbage, carrot, celery, lettuce, onion, parsk'y, radish, rutabaga, turnip. De- naiffe & Son. Carlgnan, Northern France; Chas. Johnson. Marietta, Pa., agent^ Seeds, beans, cucumbers, tomato, radish, pea, mH.rd Grnwerp* Co.. San Jose, Calif. SMII.AX. Smllax. 2%-ln., $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1,000. J. C. Schmidt. Bristol. Pa. Smllnx. 2-In.. $2 per loO. C. Elsele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts.. Philadelphia. .Smllax, small, $1 per 100; $7.50 per 1.000.. A. M. ilerr, Lancaster, Pa. Smilax, 2Vjln., $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O. Smllax. Wood Bros., Flshklll, n7~Y. SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdragtms, Klllarney pink and Sulphur yel- low, 2Vi,-lu. pots, at $2 per 100; $17.50 pef 1.000. W. F. Dunteman, BenseuvUle, 111. Snapdragons, white and pure pink, best seller of alt snapdragons, 2%-ln., $2 per lOu; $18 per l.uoil; 500 at 1,000 rate. Cash. Clement S. Levis. Aldan, Del. Co., Pa. SPIREAS. Spirea. J. Smtts, Ltd., Naarden, Holland. VERBENAS. Verbenas. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. VIOLET Viuiets, Lady Campbell. 2V.-in., $25 per 1,000. Kli Cross. 25 Monroe St., Grand Rapids, Mich. Ic. Haenselman, Violets, Dorsett, Louise, Boulder ,_Colo^ Violets, Governor Herrlck, good strong plants, 2-in.. 3c; 3-in., 4c. Samuel Shore, Erart, Mich. BOaERS. Boilers. The Moninger-Furman; 200 sizes and styles. John 0. Moninger Co., 9u2 Blackhawk S_t. .Chicago. Hollers. The Superior Standard. The Supe- rior Machine & Boiler Works, 850 Superior St., Chicago. Boilers. Metropolitan Material Co., 139-i Met- ropoiitan Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Boilers. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th & Iron Sts.. Chicago. Wilks' self-feeding hot water boilers. S. Wllks Mfg. Co., 3503 Shields Ave., Chicago. Boilers, all sizes. KroescheU Bros. Co., 452 W. Erie St.. Chicago. \^_ Boilers for greenhouses. Glblin & Co., ntlca, N. Y. ^ Boilers. Lord & Bomham Co.. Irvlngton, N. Y. INSECTICTOKS Insecticides. Carmen's Antlpest Insecticide and fungicide, $1.50 per gal. Perfection Cbem. Co.. Flushing, N. Y. Insecticides, Aphlne, $1 per quart; $2.50 per gal. Funglne, 75c per quart; $2 per gal. Al- pbine Mfg. Co.. Madison. N. J. The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder, $3 per bag 100 lbs. The H. A. StootholT Co.. Mount Vernon, N. Y. Nikoteen, pint bottle, $1,50, Nikoteen Aphis Punk, $6.50 per case of 12 parafiBned boxes. OLAZING POINTS. Glazing points: . See the point? Hold glass firmly. Peerless glazing points are the best. No rights or lefts. Box 1.000 points, 75c. Post- paid. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St.. Phila- delphia^ Slebert's zinc glazing points, 40c per lb.: 5 lbs.. $1.85: 20 lbs.. $7. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Slebert's zinc never-rust glazing points. 2 sizes, ^ and %. 40c per lb.: 18c extra by mall; 7 lbs.. $2.50; 15 lbs., $5 by express. Randolph & McClements, Baum and Beatty Sts., Pittsburg. Pa. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- ria] and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co.. 902 Blackhawk St.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modem designs. Hitchings & Co.. 1170 Broadway. New York. Greenhouse construction of all kinds, and con- servatories. Estimates and catalogues on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co., 2541 So. Artesian Ave^ Chicago. Greenhouse construction, semi-Iron green- houses, new truss houses. Iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co.. 1133 Broadway, N. Y. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co.. N. Tonawanda. N. Y. GUTTERS Gutters. Jennings' Improved Iron gutters. Diller. Cnskey & Keen, 6tb and Berk Sts.. Philadelphia. Gutters. Garland's. A gutter with a reputa- tion. Geo. M. Garland Co.. Pes Plalnes. 111. MISCELLANEOUS. Mats, cheapest and most practleal oa the market. Send for circular. J. P. Watts, Kerr- moor. Pa. The Kl<"hmond rarnatlon Support. Eagle Bta- chlne Works. Riehmond. Ind. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About il 286 The American Florist. Aug. 26, Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIGH GRADE... See Our Cataloeue. Sgtw,"' 6IBLIN k CO.. Utica. N.'Y. Lack the door before the horse it stolen, end insure your glass before it is broken. For p«rtlcular« concerning Hall In»or«nc« «ddre»t JOHN G. ESLER. Secretary SADDLE RIVER. N. J. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25tll St., NEW YORK. FLORIST'S SUPPLIES. We Manufacture all Our VIetal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, aad Novelties, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Qreens and all Florists' Reoulsltea. Greenhouse Material and Sash Of Every Description. Get Our Prices and Catalogue. S. Jacobs & Sons, Established isri. 1361-1383 FInshina Ave Brooklyn. N. Y. Chiffons. For prices see advertisement else- where in this issue. Geo. H. Angermuller, 1324 Pine St., St. Louis. Mo. Cut flower boxes and fibre shipping cases. The J. E. Smith, Co., 6-12 N. Central Ave., Bal- timore. Md. Wagner plant boxes, for palms, boxwood, bay trees, etc. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sid- ney, O. Cut flower and design boxes, all sizes. C. C. Pnllworth Co.. Milwauliee. Wis. Coal. Harrisburg Southern Coal Co., 112 W. Adams St., Chicago. Prepared ferns, palms and wax roses. B. Marteovits, 954 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Gummed gold, silver and purple letters. J. Lichtenberger, 1564 Ave. A.. New York. Daylite glass cleaners, for prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this Issue. Andersen Specialty Co., 4648 Calumet Ave., Ctlcago. PiUsbury's carnation Staples. 60c per 1,000, postpaid. 1. L. PiUsbury. Galesburg. 111. Pipes, flues and greenhouse fittings. Illinois Pipe Mfg. Co.. 2113 S. Jefferson St.. Chicago. Superior Carnation Staple, l.nnn for 60c. F. W. Waite. 293 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Photographs of horticultural subjects. Nathan R. Graves. 413 Hayward Bldg.. Rochester. N.Y. Florists' Supplies of all kinds. J. Jansky, 10 Province St., Boston, Mass. The Kleinschmldt Soil Grinder. P. Klein- Schmidt, 21 Builders Exchange, Buffalo. N. Y. Store and offlce fixtures. Bucbblnder Bros., 518 Milwaukee Ave.. Chicago. Tile benches and tile bottoms. The Camp Conduit Co., Cleveland, O. Poultry Food, J. Bolglano & Son, Baltimore, Md. Mastica for glazing. F. 0. Pierce Co.. 12 W. Broadway. New York. POTS, PANS. ETC. Pots. Florist red. Co.. Zanesvllle, 0. Peters & Reed Pottery Cherry red standard flower pots. The Mt. Gilead Tile & Pottery Co., Mount Gilead, O. Pots, plain and fancy. L. Hrndka Potterv Co., 2619 Herndon St., Chicago. Neponset paper pots. Vaughan*3 Seed Store, Chicago and New York. The Red Pot. C. C. Pollworth Co. All roads connect with Milwaukee. Pots. J. A. Bauer Pottery Co., 415-21 Ave. 33, Los Angeles, Calif. STAKES. Cane Stakes, due about August 1st. Stand- ard eradt. 6 to R feet, per 100, 85c: 600 for $3; ,f6.50 per 1.000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet: per ino. 60e; per 1.000. $5. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago. The Kleinschmidf SOIL GRINDER Here is a machine for all Greenhousemen that WILL GRIND AND MIX To Any Desired Fineness More Soil Than Any Other It is substantially and heavily made, all working parts being of crucible cast steel or steel forgings. For particulars and prices address F. KLEINSCHMIDT 5 CO., 21 Builders' Exchange, Buffalo, N. Y. ! HamsDurQ-Souinern Goal GO. I 112 W. Adams St., CHICAGO, ILL, | I Telephone Randolph 1405. * ft Our coals are speciallj' suited for the florist's use in that they I Save Time Trouble and Expense / Write now for prices before placing your orders, we can satisf)' your wants. I The American ColleriesCo. FISHER BUILDING. CViJC H^CCi TT T Phone, Harrison 4921, VjIH^/iVrW, ILiJj. we are miners and shippers of the high grade Keystone Pocahontas Coal This coal is especially adapted for florists and now is in use by all large greenhonsemen. Lower Vein Brazil Blocic is frte burning, non-clinkering and a big trouble saver. A trial order will convince you ihat ours is the only coal that will give satisfaction. Long Distance Phone 8032 CHICAGO. We Mine and Ship the Following High Grade Coal: SUNSHINE £> £^ M ■ KT g^ r% WEST VA. SPLINT INDIANA BRAZIL BLOCK I.II/aI Tl^ J K YOUGHIOGBENT POCAHONTAS ^^ ^-^ '^ ^^ * ^^ "* SOUTHERN ILLINOIS Write us (or names of satisfied customers, both as to quality and service, who have used our coals [or the last 5 and 10 years. Also for our special summer prices. R. G. Whitsett Goal and Mining Go. 537 zo^C^Zl^: le and Ship the Following High Grad COAL FOR EVANS' Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Catalog. Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond, Ind 50°^ SAVED Pipes, Flues and Casings thoroughly overhauled aod guaraD- teed. Greenhouse Fittings of every description. ILLINOIS PIPE S MFG. CO., 2 1 1 3 S. Jefferson St., CHICAGO The Early Advertisement Gets There * /gn. The American Florist. 287 WILKS' Hot Water Boilers ARK THE MOST ECONOMICAL Boiler for Greenhouses No Nl^t Fireman Reqalred with our SELF-FEEDIN6 HOT WATER BOILERS. Send for Catalog and Prices. S. WILKS MFG. CO., 3S03 Shields Ave. CHICAGO. I Catalogue | I Illustrations ( W^F, have a large assortment of " strictly higti-class halltones of wliich Wf can supply electros suitablefor catalogue illustrations. If you need anything in this ^^ay. state your requirements and we will submit pToofs of the illustra- tions in stock. Pr.ce for Cash: Only 15 cents per square inch. f The American Florist Co. f I 440 S. Deal bo. St., CHICAGO. • Chicago Coal Notes. After experiencing a few weeks of heavy business the local coal market has taken a decided slump. At the same time it was announced that the price war among the retailers had again been renewed. Most of the prices are yet quite steady with the exception of smolveless mine run, which has dropped from five to ten cents per ton. The increased demand for coal the last few weeks caused .many of the mines to ship domestic ■:Coal to Chicago unconsigned, with the hopes that they would be taken up upon arrival. This has proven a dis- astrous move, for a large number of cars are now in this vicinity, being held for demurrage. These cars con- : ist mainly of smokeless coal and are being sold at remarkably low prices, so as to get them off their hands. This is an opportunity for many flor- ' ists who want high-grade coal. R. C. Whitsett, of the R. C. Whitsett Coal & Mining Co., reports very favor- ably upon his greenhouse business. He has renewed many of last year's con- tracts and expects a decided increase over last year's business. Mr. Whit- sett has compiled a large list of satis- fied greenhouse coal consumers which he would be pleased to mail to others upon request. D. S. Willis, secretary and general manager of the Harrisburg .Southern Coal Co., with offices at the Merchants Loan & Trust building, reports a very busy season among the greenhouse- men and an exceptionally heavy de- mand for six-inch Carterville coal. He will soon leave on an extended tour through the east, having in view the purchasing of another mine, so as to enable his company to keep abreast of the increased demand. The American Collieries Co., with offices at the Fisher Building, are of- fering a high grade Pocahontas coal to the trade, known as Keystone Poca- hontas coal. This coal is warranted to meet all the requirements of the greenhouseman and they advise those who haven't tried the famous Key- stone Pocahontas coal to write them for descriptive matter and prices, which will be gladly furnished. Frank Knapper, a Yonkers Nurseryman, Says This About ^le Bumham "The first winter in fifteen years that I have been able to sleep through the night without getting up and tending the greenhouse boiler. The Burnham Hub, 846 Sectional, I bought last fall is the reason. I fix it for the night at six o'clock and never have to touch it till seven the next morning. One boiler I had before lasted only four years — and cost nearly as much in repairs as the price of the boiler. This year I have had no repairs, as you know. One man came here and saw your boiler at work; he sent you his order for tWO." Yours truly, f J p n f r New YorK Lord & Barnham Company, ^'-""""^-v"^;^*; Factories: IRVINGTON, N. Y., and DES PLAINES, ILL. Boston Tremont Baildinrt. PhiladelDhla Chicago FranUui Bank Bldg. Rookery Bldg Pecky Cypress Pecky Cypress is tlle greatest money saver discovered in years. Will last at least three times as long as any other wood for bench material. We can make immediate shipments at all times from cm- large stock. Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathing, While Cedar Posts, Etc. WRITE FOR PRICES. Floorinfl, ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER CO. Hawthorne and Weed Sts., CHICAGO. Tcleplicwe»:Unit)lii410aii<1411 288 The American Florist. Aug. 26, CfPRE^S Is Far More Durable Than PINE, ilpYPRESS^ SpSH BARS UPT0>32 FEtTOR LONGER. GI^EENHOUSE AND OTH,ER BUILDING MATERIAL, MEN FURNISHED TO SUPERINTEND ERECTION WHEN DESIRED. Si'ricl for our CirculaPiS. HE/^Steam^ lumbep (0., fjEpf^SET, -Boston. ^Tass. tlentton the American Florist when wntxng KRICK'S Florist Novelties MaDufncturers and Patentee of Tbe OiU; Genuine Immortelle Letters on the d^rlcet. Order at once. CHAS. AUG. KRICK. 1164-66 Greene Avenue, BKOOKLTM, N. T. Every letter marked. For Photographs of Horticultural Subjects For illnitrttlDK CatsIOEuei. Price Liiti, CircnUri. etc.. write NATHAN R. BRAVES, \^^^^^':. 413-414 Hayward BIdg., Rochester, N. T A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colbra, Cjcai Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — 404412 Eitt 34tb St., NEW TORK. #4 AVE your ciistoiners kept their prooiise to pay their bills at Easter? If not do not wait; but send the claims to us. When we temind them they will probably pay. The National Florist's Board of Trade ,NEw"yoKK Garden City Sand Co. Chamber of Commerce BIdg.. CHICAGO. Phone: Main 4827. Building and Propiigating Sands Fire Brick and Fire Clay, Portland Cement Stoneliote. Hard Wall Plaster R. I. W. DAMP RESISTING PAINT Toothpicks 10.000. $1.75: 50.000. $7.50. Manufactared by W J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample free. For Bale by dealen. CUT FLOWER BOXES j EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS I PHILADELPHIA. PA. Trouble TalkN92 Tells of a certain chimney (not con- crete), and the considerable bunch of money that went up it. SP£.\R.ING of chimaeys. I am first eoiDsr to tell you sometbinsr about boilers. One kicd— nhicb IS one of many kinds Last S^iptcQiber a Lone Island srrower called us up on tbe 'pbone firtt tbine cne Monday morn inK and asked the price on one of our .^0-incb 9 section greeobouse boilers. We Darned bim tbe same prire we would you. He went ifbt up in tbe air aod said we were 'a buncb of robbers" and several otb^r sootbincr. flatterioE ihlnss. We refused to cut tbe price. Tbe boiler w«s and is wortb it. He refused to buy unltss we did cut. "All tigbt tben." he said. "I buy a So and So boiler.' And be did. Alone- in T»*'"^rv we fDt a wire from him. sayiog "Send Troub'e Man. Will be home Monday and Tuesday " Tutsday I wcm down, and on groins unax- pecttdly arru< d the correr of the wjrkroom. came upon Ft m IcokiDd up at h.s chimney in a mos-t pen le »d wo'iitdway. ■ Wh it's the mat'ei V said 1. "If I knew— Khat in thuoder do you gup- pjsp I'd t-end for you for ?' 'Let's go m aLd take a lock at your boiler/' sa d I. The drafts were on full tilt and the chimney sissing b(.t It was easy enough to ceewhere the trouble laid That ' So-and So" boiler turned out to be one of those ' sk-mp" k nds made to sell at a low price. It b-id plenty of giatc tu [ic*(nod thil's what fool d th's ?ro»ei). but shy on heating ^ulf^ce at d short on fire travel. Of course he was burnt k coal to b- at the band. bJih^if rhe h a' wah trnine rut ihe chimney And heat out is money out. But that isn't all. Hewassta\ioK up i i^btb bring tbe blasted thing. And that itn't all. He was saving thioes be ought not to say (most r f ihtm hotter than bis firt] while be watched the temperature in bis brusts drop- ping near (be danger roint. Altt.r sympa- thizing «ith bim I said something Ike ibis: If )ou want a man to itrnw roses, you dun't hire a« orchid man. do you? If you wart a gre'nhouse ventilating apparatus, you doo't go to a bouse hardware conctrn and gtt a window lifter. Then wbv under heavens did you stub your toevhen it camett buyingagreenbouse boiler? Why didn'i you so to greenhouse people aod buy a greenhouse boiler ard pey tbe price of a greenhouse boiler ? Don't you knowtbat there are very few concerns making a cast iron ereen- hr use boiler especially for Ereenhouae work, and that we are one of tbe few ? H-^ didn't answer any of my questions till a wetk after. This was bis answer: "Sbipone of your genuine preenbouse hailers at once. Leave it to you the si/e to send.'' All of which givea me a chance to say once more, that if you are in trouble or want to keep out. write tome. Address your letter The Trouble Nan Hitchin^s and Co.. Elizabelh,lN. J. Next week's talk will be about a certain grower (you know him) and how he sold himself one of our boilers. There mav b"* a sketch of th^-boiler. but probably not ol the irrower. ' f OR Ill[ BEST RESllTS" Use a Superior Return Flue Boiler for Greenhouse Heating SEND FOR CATALOGUE Superior Machine & Boiler Works 846-848 W. Superior St., CHICAGO, ILL. To Tell All the Good Points of Our Construction in this advertisement are planning any tions, it will .pay is impossible. If you ' , rebuilding or addi- you to write us. TRUSSED SASHBAS AND RONnunE BOUSES GE0.11 GARLAND CO. Lock Box S, DCS Plaines, 111. MAlTtTFAOTTTBEBS OF The Ontter with a Reputation CONCRETE BENCH nOUU>S 'and GREENHOUSE ArrUANCES tgii. The American Florist. 289 p A I N T Hammonds GreenhouseWhite Original' 1 878 P u T T Y ?♦ ?* This is oar Trademark and is Registered in the U. S Patent Office. Tweitilow's Old English Liquid Glazing Putty Hammond's Slug Shot, sold by Seedsmen, kills Aster Sow Bugs, Cabbage Worms. \ HAMMOND'S PAINT & SLUG SHOT WORKS, FJshkill-on-Kudson bugs, ft N. ^ Cut Flower Boxes and Fibre Shipping Cases PAPER BOXES of Every Description It will pay yon to get our samples and prices before ordering. THE J. E. SMITH CO. 6-8-10-12 N. Central Ave., BALTIMORE, MO. Mention the American Florist when writing A STIC A USE IT MOW. F.O.PIERCECO. 12 W. BROADWAY NCW YORK MaSTICA is elastic and lunacious, admits ol expaosioD aod cootractioD. Putty becomes bard and brittle. Brokeo tflass more easily removed witbout breakiDK of other glass, as occurs with pnit» Lasts Innfter than oDttr. Easy to apply Mention the American Florist when writing Flower Colors I Use our COLOR CHART in describing then, ! rSICE, Sl.OO POSTPAID. American Plorist Co., "* 440 S.DsubornSt.. CHICAGO Everylliing ^^ the Greenhouse Woodwork, Glass, Pipe, Boilers, Fittings, Hose, Ventilating Machinery PRICES ALWAYS RIGHT. JOHN C. MONI\GER GO., Bi^khawiTi... Chicago Use our patent Iron Bene!) Fittings and Root Supports ^ at JENNINGS"""^ IRON CUTTER. IMPROVED VAPOKIZING PANS rm Tobecco Extracts, etc. Send for Circulars. DILJLER, CASKEY & KEEN, S. W. Comer Sixth and Berk Streets. PBILADKLPHIA, VtHTIUTIHS APPARATUS CUT FLOIVER AND Design Boxes All eizes. lowest prices. Write. C. C. Pollworth C(L, MILWAUKEE. 290 The American Florist. Aug. 26, BIG BARGAINS in Greenhouse Boilers 2 42-in. X 10-ft, Kewanee Fire Box Boilers $176.00 6 60-in,xl6-ft. Horizontal Tub- ular Boilers 275.00 2 64-in. X l2-ft. Internal Fired Steam Boilers 225.00 3 54-in. X 12-ft. Internal Fired Hot Water Boilers 200.00 Several carloads of Cast Iron Green- house Fittings, including Valves, etc., at a positive saving of 50%. 4-in. Tubes 8I4C Several carloads of good Tubes, thor- oughly rattled and cleaned. All kindsof Pipe, Valves, Fittings, etc. Write for our List No. 47. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO FLORIST: Exclusive Maoufacturers of the The Richmond CARNATION SUPPORT Under patent issued Ap 4th, 1911. Write for pricps: also on 'Mum and Rose Stakes. IVfarkovitsBros. Importers and Manufarlurers Natural Prepared Ferns, halms and Wax Roses Low prices aod imniediite atlention given all oiders. Phone Monro** 4530. 954 Mllwenkee Ave,. Refrigerators ! DOES your rapidly increasing business require an attrac- tive ice box? If so write us, we are manufacturers and can quote you on Ice-Boxes of every des- cription. Your old box can be used as part payment. Buchbindcr Bros. Long Distance Phone, Monroe 5616. 518-520 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO EAGLE MACHINE WORKS RICHMOND, IND. King Greeniiouses Private Work, Commercial Houses, Vegetable Houses, All are dealt with in the most scien- tifio and practical way. We give your project conscientious study and guar- antee the best results and satisfaction. Results count, and strength, lightness, durability, as well as appearance, go to bring results. Let us figure with you. Send for Question Blank to express your wants on. King Construction Co. Home Office and Factory: N. TONA WANDA, N. Y. Eastern Sales Office: No. 1 Madison Ave., NEW YORK. Ventilating Apparatus Remember that Advance prices are always net, and the same to every customer. Greenhouse ventilation is very important, so is an Advance Apparatus Let us have an order, no matter how small; it will be appreciated, and receive our most careful and prompt attention. Our New "Twistless Arm' Note the simple coDStruction. One bolt securely fastens it to the shafting pipe. Easy to set up. Free from rust. Our Twistless Aim is fully protected, a patent having been allowed us on the con- struction of the parts that clamp to the shaft- ing pipe, and a patent pending on the con struction of the rod bracket, PRICES, Net, F.O.B. Richmond, Ind. Advance Machine, complete as illustrated .each. $10.50 Arms, iwistless or elbow, complete each. $0.25 Hangers, complete. . each. .OS Shafting Pipe, double strenith per foot. $0.08 Shafting Pipe, single strength per toot. .05 Oar New Catalogue J thoroughly illustrates and describes our new arm : also the rest o( our line. Get one; it will interest you. THE ADVANCE CO., Richmond, Ind. CHICAGO Cattle Manure in Ba^s Shredded or Pulverized ( ^ - ^ ?"^® I" ^^ — uniform and reliable,^ jp- ;^j. The best of all manures for th« J^ '^ greenhouse. Florists all over th« country are UBiDg it instead nf rough manure. Pulverized Sheep Manure j Absolutely the beat Sheep Manore oip the market. Pure manure and noth-' | •aff else. The beet fertilizer for carnations and fo5 | &auid top-dreasing. Unequalled for all field use, IPrite for circutars and prices. • ' The Palverlxed Manare Company 32 Didon Stock Yards. CBiicago ATenflon tne Ainerfcan Florist when writinQ Carman's Antipest INSECTICIDE AND FUNGICIDE Tor the Garden, Orchard and Greenhoase NoD-poisoDous and harmleBS to vegetation. Kills Green Fly, Aphides, Bark Lice, Thrips, Mealy Bug, Red Spider, Scale, Wire Wonns, Ants and Sings. This is the Grower s Friend. Handy to use. cheap and eflective. mixes readily in water. Destroys all insect pests and keeps down filth. Circulars on appli- cation. $130 per gallon. Also in anarts. half gallons and in bulk. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., FLDSHING, N. T. Approved by the Nev» York State Agricul- tural Dept. Certificate No. 223. July 8. 1910 Guaranteed under insecticide act. 1910. Serial No. 91 of U. S. Agricultural Dept. 1 igii. The American Florist. 291 4( Nico-Fume Tobacco Paper IS THE STRONGEST BEST PACKED EASIEST APPLIED 24 sheets $ 0.76 144 sheets 3.60 288 sheets 6.60 1728 sheets 36.10 DIlBnufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Louisville Ky. "LIQUID Furnishes the Most Nicotine for the MIoney ! OVER 40% NICOTINE By Car the CHEAPEST JUST NOTE PRICES Pint $ 1.60 Vi Gallon 6.60 Gallon 10.60 6 Gallons 47. 2t Destroys Kreen black and white fly, red spider, thrips. mealy bug. brown and white scale and all soft bodied infects An excellent cleanser for decorative stock. Used as a spray you can rely on it for posi tive results, without fear of failure or dissatis faction. SZ.50 per gallon; $1.00 per quart, FUNGINE An iDfallible remedy for mildew, rust and other fundus diseases. A clean, safe and easily applied spraying material. Prof. W. F. Masscy. associate editor of the Market Growers Journal replying to an inquire' for a remedy for bUck spot on roses, writes (July 1. 1911); 'The Fuogineadvertised by the Apbine Company is worth trying on this disease. It is promising here as a fungi ciJe. $2.00 per gallon; 75c per ouart. For Sale by Seedsmen. Manufactured by Aphine Manufacturing Company MADISON N, J. •re euy to km with The fuiDigating Kind Tobaao Powder O.OO per bag 100 lb>. Batllf&ctlon gnaranteed or money l^ack ; wily try cheap Bobititatee tbat makere da not dare to guarantee ? t_tniH.M00TBOff 00, KODIt TIMOI, 1. 1. THE BEST BugKillerand Bloom Saver For PROOF Write to P. R. PALETHORPE COMPANY, Owensboro, Ky b,^ |4iy Mb^l 1 a ilH^l - '.*■:'■ "^n-v «(« *'***^ 1^:— --4 r The Trees Were in the Way, So We Couldn't Get a Better View of the Greenhouses. Too Bad, for They Are Exceedingly Attractive. We Built Them Only a Year or so Ago for Mr. Thos. Prehn, Passaic, N. J. Henry Kruitbosch Is the Gardener. THAT building in the J^ front is the garage; . the greenhouse is L_ joined to it. One heat- ing system answers for them both. The houses are 1 — L all curvilinear, which, after all is said and done, are quite the most ornamental of all the types. Lord & Barnham Company Factories: IRVINGTON. N. Y.. and DES FLAINES, ILL. I The plan gives you a good . idea of the lay-out. Our cat- J alog will give both you and your employer ideas about a new house or additions to your present one. Send us word and we will see that you both get one. ^ New York Boston Tremont Building. Chicago Franklin Bank Bldg. Rookery BIdg. St, James Building. Philadelphia Nikoteen for spraying plants and I Nikoteen refined: it is clean and e Nikoteen Tbe most effective and economical material there is foj ^praying plants and blooms. Is skillfully extract- ed from leaf to bacco and carefully refined: it is clean and easy to apply. does the work when vaporized either in pans on pipes or oTer a fJame. Full Pint Bottles. $1.50. Nikoteeo Aphis Ponk Specially prepared for fumigating closed houses. It vaporizes the Nicotine evenly and without waste. Nothing keeps a houM free from Aphis so cheaply. Price S6.50 per case of 12 paraffined boxes. All Seedsmen. The Early Advertisement 1f^^^ There 292 The American Florist. A-u^r. 26, Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners Florists and Home-makers, taagbt by Prof. Craig aod Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Prosreasive Florists recoKDize the Krowing: importance nf a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gard ners who un- derstaod up - to date methods and practice are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge o* Landscape Gardeningis Indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dept. A. F . SDrinftfleld. Mass. PROF. CRAIG. Mention the American Florist when writing The Maslin Automatic White= wash and Spraying Machine Is Reliable, Practical and Durable. When the macl ine is filled to witbm six inches of the top. a few strokes of the pump will compress eoouifb air in the tank to produ e a continuous mist like spray for 15 mi ut-^s Write for Catalog and details to Ocpartn ent C. Sold thrruwh si'edsmen. Dealers in Florists' and Pou'try b-upplies. J. G. MASTIN S CO 3124 West Lake St.. CHICAGO. ILL. Kramer's Pot Hangers Far tale bT Wboleiale SeedsmeD, Florlsti aad Snpply Dealers, Fric*. 11.00 per dozen by eipreii. Sample dozen by mall, tl.25. I. N. KRAMER k SON. Ciiar Rapiis. Iowa H.BAYERSDORFER&CO. ^1 Florists' Supplies. 1129 Arcb Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Send tor onr new cataloAae. Are positively tbe best. 30.000 ponods now in aae. SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Last forever. Ovei A Bure preventative ol Kla.i lUpplnE, EHectlve on large or amall Elaia Baiy to drive. Eai; to extract. Two sizes H and H 40c per lb by mail \hc extra: 7 lbs. for $2.50 IS lbs. for SS.OO. by express. For sale by the trade RANDOLPH 8 McCL£MENTS. Successors to Chas. T. Slebert, Banm 8 Beatt; Sts., Pittsburg I i»»»»»»»»»*»«»"»»»-»«»^»». ! Holds Class Firmly Sea the Point O PEERU5S filftslnc Point, ue thetMrt. (*o rlgbu .r left.. Box or 1,000 polBU 16 au. pc.tp.ld. 0ENBT A. DKEKS, |i< amtMM a. . mi... K. Siebert's ^inc Glazing Points. Good lor small or larKe elass do not rust easy to drive H and ^-i inch Per lb 40c. S lbs $1.85. 20 lbs $7.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED t>TORe. Clilcaito NewYork. The Remedy for Your Condensation Troubles. A Gu'iranteed Inv stment with Guaranteed Results Did You See Our AT THE Ballimore Convention And ask about the "MOREHEAD SYSTEM" of Steam Line Drainage and Boiler Feeding MOREHE3D MFG. CO. Dept. * N" DETROIT, MICH. STOCKS CARRIED IN Chicago Lns Angeles Chatham ,Ont. San Francisco Wichita, Kiin. Memphis, Tcnn. New York Philadelphia New Orleans, La. Birmingham, Ala. Attentionll Glass BuyersII GREENHOUSE GLASS. Yon will save money if yon obtain onr prices before yon bny. Quality A No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable white paint for this purpose Half barrels, (26 gallons) per gal., $1.76. 5 gal. pails, per gal., $1,80. H. N. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLESALE GLASS AND PAINTS, Long Distance Phone 551.659 West Washington Boulevard. CHICAGO. Near De pla nes Street. Monroe 4994. The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES WRITE FOR FIGORES. S27 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO GORHAM & GHAPLINE DDIUTCDY ^lo'c ''rices on all rnlilltni Kinds oi Prinlinfl. Pontiac BIdg, Harrison & Dearborn Sis., Chicago ::::!$3.50 1000 letter Heads 1000 Envelopes... Florist Rmerica is "the Proa' of the L'tnsel; iherB may be mnre comfort Rmidships, but we are the first to tri:rh Unknauni Seas." Vol. XXXVII. CHICAdO AND NEW YORK. SEPTEMBER 2, 1911. No. 1213 TheAmerican Florist Twenty-Sixth Vear. Copyriifht, 1911, by Americaa Florist Compaoy Entered as SecoDd-Class Matter Nov 11 1891. at the Post OfBce at Chicago, IlliDois. under act of March 3. 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address: Amedo, Chicago. subscription United States and Mexico $l.00a rear; Canada $2.00: Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50 Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from .Aueust, 1901. .Address all correspondence subscriptions, etc.. .American Florist Co. 4iOS. DeaibornSt. Chicaeo SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— Geo, Asmus, Chicago, President: Richard Vincent, Jr.. Baltimore. Md., Vice- Pres ; H. B Uornf.r. Urbana, III.. Sec'y; Wm. F, Kasting. Buffalo. N, Y,, Treas. Officers-Elect — Richard Vincent. Jr.. Baltimore. Md., Prrs.: August Poehlmann, Chicagj, Vice Pres : John VorNC, New York. Sec'y: . W F. Kasting. Buffalo, N. V., Treas. Ne.\t meeting at Chicago. August, 1912. AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Next meeting and exhibition. .-Xiimi^r. 1912. IS. Hendrickson Floral Park, N.V.. President; L. Merton Gage, Orange, .vlass.. Secretary, RAILWAY GARDENING ASSOCIATION. Next meeting at Roanoke. Va.. 1912. Patrick FoY. Roanoke. Va.. President; J. E. Butter- field. Lee's Summit. Mo.. Secretary and Treas- urer. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Nc«t meeting at Boston. Mas-- 1912. W. H Dunn Kansas tily Mo,, Pres. F. L. Mulford. Washington. U. C, Secy-Treasurer. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA .Annual convention and exhibition in conjuii^c- tion with the St, Louis Horticultural Society. St. Louis. Mo,. November 7-11, 1911, Elmer D, Smith, Adrian. Mich.. President: C. W.Johnson. Morgan Park. III.. Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition at Detroit, Mich., 1912. A. Farenwald. Roslyn, Pa.. Presi- dent; Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit. Mich., Vice- President; Benjamin Hammond, Fishkill-on- Hudson. N. Y,, Secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at Detroit, Mich.. January 24. 1912. J. A. Valentine. _ Denver, Colo,, President; A. F. J, Baur. Tbirty- eighth St. and Rockwood Ave.. Indianapolis. Ind.. Secretary. SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. H,:atbs. During the hut %veather tlie ericas will demand considerable attention. The plants should be plunged in the coolest location possible, yet where they will get the full sunlight. The pots are now full of the very fine roots and if these once get drj- the tender roots will burn. There is no pjant the Horist grows that demands closer watching and more careful watering than the heaths. They are so hard wooded that- they do not show neglect as quickly as the softer wooded plants, ijut if they get once fully dried it means absolute disaster with no flow- ers the succeeding year. The grower well posted in the culture of these plants can tell at a glance when these plant.s should be watered and never neglect them. If the plants are grow- ing unshapely they should be pinched back so that the form will be kept. The plants that are in small pots will need repotting in September; a fine loam with but little fibre and with no manure is to be preferred for these plants, for their fine roots do not like a coarse soil and manure of all kinds wbould be omitted from the soil in which they are grown. Mignonette. ■ The plants of mignonette from seed sown in July will soon have to be placed in their winter quarters in the bench. If extra large and long spikes, that are always so much admired, are wanted, the soil will have to be very rich. .To ordinary compost (that is, two-thirds loam and one-third ma- nure), add about as much manure again, making the soil about half and half. The plants should be set about 12 inches apart, AVater only around the plant until the roots begin to spread in the soil. Keep the soil free from weeds, well scratched over and loose, that it may not become sour. The tops should be pinched off until six or eight branches have been I'ormed. The cabbage-worm will soon make its appearance unless this has been guarded against, and if a leaf is found eaten hunt for them at once. When they first make their appearance they are only about a quarter of an inch long. They are green, just the color of the foliage, but have a vel- vety appearance and are generally found on the midrib of the leaf or on the stem. Hand-picking is the only remedy and it takes sharp eyes to find them, but they must be got rid of or they will soon ruin the plants. Violets. It is fast approacliing the time to house the plants of the double varieties of violets that are grown in the field, the more successful growers being of the opinion that the plants should be under glass before the season of heavy dews. In preparing the beds have plenty of old leaves; it is not neces- sary thaj they.be rotted; in fact, leaves gathered last fall are to be preferred, for they will generate a little heat in the soil and the violet plants seem to grow and push their roots into half- rotted leaves better than in leaf-mold that is finely decomposed. A layer of three inches of leaves in the bottom of the bed will prove of great advantage in violet culture. Whatever manure is used should be thoroughly rotted, the violet will not root into fresh manure at all. An old gardener, who was very successful in violet culture, once told us how he prepared his frames. They were made in a similar manner to hot- beds, only Instead of manure a foot of leaves was placed at the bottom and eight or ten inches of soil placed on them. The leaves will furnish a mild heat nearly all winter and greatly assist in keeping the frames warm. We tried that method the following fall and thinking that the leaves would not furnish nutriment enough we incor- por.-ited a good quantity of half -rotted manure in the soil, the manure still Ijeing more or less lumpy. The violets grew finely and produced an excellent crop of large flowers. In the spring- when we lifted the plants we found the roots had all gone into the leaves, there being no feeding roots in the soil, and in making their way through the loam had avoided all the manure, this still being in the lumps that it was placed in the soil. In lifting the plants avoid allowing the roots to become dry; 294 The American Florist. Sept. 2, lift with a good clump of soil and do not keep tho plants too long in the air, • mly lifting what can be handled ex- peditiously. Plant firmly, but avoid walking on the beds, water as .soon as planted and water well so that the soil will be firmed around the plants. .Shade for a few days until growth starts and then give all the air and light possible. Alternantberas. The propagating bed will not be .(ull at tkis season and it is one of the bfest times to procure a stock of that splen- did carpet bedding plant, the Alteran- thera paronychioides major. This plant simply refuses to grow during the winter and it is almost impossible to procure outtings until late, with the result that the plants are necessarily small. Any amount of cuttings can be procured now and they can be easily rooted either in flats of soil or in the propagating bed. When the cuttings are inserted give them a good watering and keep them shady for two or three weeks and they will all root. They can then be placed in flats about one inch apart and placed in a frame out- side or ill the greenhouse. They can be wintered in a warm di'y house on a shelf near the glass, and potted in April, and will make fine plants. The other varieties are much more vigor- ous and will thrive in a lower tem- perature. A few old plants can be lifted and propagated in the spring in the usual manner. Hollyhocks. During August iind early September is the right time to sow hollyhock seed for the next season's flowering. Seed sown in the spring will not produce a plant that will flower to any great ex- tent that year, and they will have to be carried over the winter to make good, large plants, but seed sown now will make fine plants for next year. For the last few years the fungus that has attacked hollyhocks has made it difficult to carry the old plants over with any degree of certainty, but with late summer sowing much of this trouble is obviated. Be sure and pur- chase a good strain of double seed, and sow in a shaded frame, and as soon as large enough pot up in 2-inch pots. Grow them in a frame until November 1 and then pot in 3-inch or 4-inch pots. These can be carried over the winter in a cold greenhouse or in well protected frames, and started in the greenhouse in March and nice plants for summer blooming be assured. Discolored Poinsettlas. Ed. American Florist : I forward you leaves of Poinsettia pulcherrima which appear to be dis- eased. Can you inform me what is the trouble and give me a remedy? V. C. There were no insects, bacteria or fungi on the leaves forwarded, and the discolorations appear to be a scald, either caused by sun burn or some trouble with the root action. Any extra strong nitrogenous matter in the soil would cause the leaves to scald in a similar manner. W. Oneonta. N. T.— a grand floral parade and battle of flowers will be held at the Central New York fair September 20-21. Large premiums are offered for this feature. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted bv Robt. Kift, Philadelphia, Pa. Floral Grand Array Badgfe. The floral design of the Ijadge of the Grand Army of the Republic which we illustrate was arranged by Chas. P. Mueller, Wichita, Kans., and shows what can be done by practicing a lit- tle Ingenuity. The florist in the larger cities who can run into or 'phone the wire workers little knows the perplexi- ties of the flori.st in the distant towns when a rush order is received for a certain design. This arrangement was made upon a 24x48 inch pajiel, the background being of green and cycas leaves. The ribbon of the badge was an American silk flag, the rank strap was made of purple asters with a white border, the star was yellow, using a white rosebud to represent the diamond. The large star was of light A Floral Grand Army Badge. lavender asters. The combination was very pleasing and the design did not have the heavy, close effect so often seen with this class of W'ork. Novel Summer Decorations. AEROPI-ANE IN FLOWERS. No design could be more appropriate at this time than the aeroplane. How- ever, care should be taken in select- ing a model. The Wright Bros.' model makes an artistic design for floral ar- rangement. Now that asters are plentiful the Wright aeroplane, modeled upon a wire frame, can be nicely arranged of pink China asters. Cover the top and lower tier with small pink asters, using rose foliage, as a foundation. Do not mass them too closely, but allow a little of the rose foliage to show. The front steering gear can be covered with a pink chenille or better, a pink satin ribbon of the shade, of the asters. If this ribbon is rolled a bit before covering the wire it gives a richer effect. The wheels can be ti-eated in the same way, a small astex being ef- fectively placed in the center of each wheel. The back section of the aero- plane can be arranged in the same manner. All wires not covered with flowers should be covered with ribbon. The aeroplane should be suspended by a wide pink sa.sh ribbon, the color of the asters. Underneath a square of real grass or moss can be placed to advantage, using two poles on either end. Those poles .should be covered with pink satin ribbon and on top of each base a large pink China aster liall to represent lights. Finish the other end of pole on table with a hedge of maiden hair fern. Between the poles tiny garlands of very small pink asters can be effectively arranged. Pink aster colonial bouquets ar- ranged with maiden hair for the outer edge can be used as favors, tied with pink satin ribbon. WATER IIELON AND COXCOMBS. As the water melon season is with ii.s this suggestion offers itself. Take a good sized melon, cut it down the center so the pink shows up well; open partly. Cover the outer green rind with the garden coxcomb, taking care to cover it evenly. Do not use any foliage with it, but make a hedge of maiden hair around it and also a -flat mat of maiden hair on which to place it. Small flat round baskets of maiden hair with a thick triangular piece of watermelon in the center can be used as favors. The water melon in the favors should be candied, or the cox- comb could be used instead of the c.indied melon. NEW ENGLAND DINNER. In the center of a large fiat basket, well mounded, place a pretty curly head of cabbage. The basket should be built up about ten inches. Around this arrange the old fashioned garden marigold and again around this the fine, shaggy green of the carrot. At intervals place small bunches of small carrots in the foliage. Small china vases in the shape of a cabbage, filled with candy of the kind to imitate vegetables and placed in the center of a flat basket covered with yellow marigolds will make an odd favor. THE YACHT DINNER. Use a wire model of a sail boat and make the foundation of purple asters and the sail of white open roses, cov- ering all wires with white satin rib- bon. Use a suitable pennant of silk ribbon for the top. Place the boat on two props made of purple asters; these in turn should rest on a mat of green mOss around which arrange in circular form a loose garland of white roses and asters, using maiden hair as a finish. Small row boats or canoes filled with tiny white rose buds with their foliage and tied with yellow gauze ribbons will complete the color tone. RED DAHLIA DECORATIONS. The deep rich red dahlia can at- tractively be used for a center piece by placing in the center of a flat basket a tall vase filled with choice sprays of tliese deep red flowers. Around this in graduated rows arrange red dahlias with their foliage, and use dahlia foliage only in the basket ar- rangement. The old fashioned garden grass can be effectively made into a mat extending about six inches from the basket. Around this make a broken fence of tiny wood staves painted white, on which arrange the red dahlia along the top and at intervals place small bunches of these flowers to produce the effect of the plants grow- ing there. For corsages make small bunches of the red dahlia and tie with satin ribbon tlie same shade as the flowers. A. B. IClunder. tgii. The American Florist. 295 Tbe Royal Gardens at Windsor. The coronation ceremonies held in London durinK June, when King George V and Queen Mary were, crowned, has directed the attention of the world to these noble personages and accounts of their lives and homes are at this time especially interesting. The gar- dens at Windsor are world famous not only from a historical interest, but for their brilliant horticultural record. Horticulture in general owes a deep debt of gratitude to the support it has received from royal hands. The Prince Consort was much interested in the gardens and in ISoS was elected presi- dent of the Royal Horticultural Soci- ety. The late King Edward VII re- modeled and wonderfully improved the Royal Gardens at Windsor, and the present King and Queen are much in- terested in horticulture, honoring the show of the Royal Horticultural Soci- ety held in the Temple Gardens last spring with their presence and patron- age. Windsor Castle, the home of Eng- land's kings and queens, is situated on the right bank of the Thames, sur- rounded by the most beautiful natural scenery in its more than 1.3.0IK) acres. in which are beautiful gardens and some of the finest specimens of trees, including the oldest oaks in the king- dom. THE ROUND TOWER GARDEN. The Garden says of these beautiful surroundings of the castle, no longer a fortress but a home, that the first thing to draw the attention is the steep bank which partly surrounds the Norman tower, better known as the Round Tower, which occupies a for- midable position, but the steep bank, obviously a source of defense in past years, has been turned into the most charming and peaceful garden. Here may be found a collection of Alpine plants as rich in species as it is in floral beauty. An expanse of .grass- covered bank is given up to daffodils naturalized in colonies, and these are beautiful early in the year. At the foot of this bank where one could well picture a moat in olden times may be seen bog and moisture-loving plants fed by a little stream which trickles down the rocks. Arches of roses, bow- ers of clematis, and beautiful borders of herbaceous plants all find a home in this charming garden. Here also is an old sun-dial, the column and carved stonework of which are over 800 years old, the dial having the quaint in- scription : "Amyddst ye Fflowers I tell ye houres." This garden also possesses a Poets' Corner, where in a rustic summer house one may read quotations from the poets. The east terrace is laid out in a formal style as an Italian gar- den, which is in keeping with its posi- tion immediately adjacent to the castle windows. ADELAIDE COTTAGE. East from the castle is the Adelaide Cottage in Home park, which is used by their Majesties for tea-rooms during the summer months. Close to the cot- tage is a famous beech tree, raised from a cutting, brought to England by William IV, from Luther's beech near Altenstein in the Duchy of Saxe- Meiningen. Dr. Luther was arrested under the original tree in 1521 and it has since been destroyed by lightning. Roses are here grown in a delightful ERICA CAVENDISHIANA. See Paae 293. manner, the variety Tea Rambler making luxuriant growth and flower- ing freely. Frogmore House is the most imposing residence in Home Park and is surrounded by some remarkably fine trees. A tall specimen of Libo- cedrus decurrens is undoubtedly one of the best of its kind, a veteran tree of the false acacia (Robinia Pseudacacia) upon which were many large bunches of mistletoe growing luxuriantly, and also a good specimen of the maiden- hair tree (Salisburia adiantifolia). Not far distant are the royal mausoleums with memorial trees planted in close vicinity. THE FROGMORE GARDENS Still beyond are the Royal Gardens which have in recent years been en- tirely remodeled and brought up-to- date. The primary object of these gar- dens is to produce the finest fruits and vegetables for the royal tables and flowers for decorative purposes, conse- quently no pretense has been made at being artistic in their design. A most commodious house for the head-gar- dener occupies the central position, and to the right and left are immense blocks of glass houses, and at right angles to the latter is a hip-spanned fruit range not less than 1,000 feet in length. Both blocks of houses are con- nected at one end by a glass corridor allowing one to pass from one house to another without facing inclement weather or extremes of temperature. Running parallel to this range is an- other of equal length and likewise de- voted to fruit on the south side of the head-gardener's house. All the houses have been constructed with one great object in view and only one, viz., that af production. FRUIT UNDER GLASS. The cultivation of indoor fruit has always been a leading feature at Frog- more, and is of necessity carried out on a very large scale. No less than eighteen houses are devoted to the cul- ture of vines. In most cases each va- riety is grown in a separate house. 296 The American Florist. Sept. 2, but this is not an invariable rule. Prom these houses a supply of ripe fruit is kept up for eight months of the year, which is maintained by careful management in bringing on a succes- sion of crops and by storing in the grape room when thoroughly matured in December. There are two well equipped grape rooms for storing the fruit with the stems in bottles when ripe which accommodate 3,000 bunches of grapes. Muscat of Alexandria meets with great favor, six houses being de- voted to this variety. The early sup- ply is furnished by Black Hamburg, Foster's Seedling, and Madresfield Court, while for late supply Lady Downe's and Alicante are largely grown. Peaches and nectarines form a leading feature; the trees are a pic- ture of health, all trained fan shape. The fig also is extensively grown in special houses and along the glass cor- ridors. Cucumbers and melons are grown on a large scale, as well as to- matoes, and strawberries are forced by the thousands and are grown with remarkable success. THE PLANT HOUSES There are many houses devoted to carnations, orchids, begonias and greenhouse plants in general and there is a large palm house 1.50 feet in length filled with specimen palms such as kentias. arecas and other ornamental foliage plants of all sizes useful in fur- nishing decorations in the castle. At the north end of the palm house is a conservatory filled with flowering plants and palms in ornamental tubs. All these houses are paved with Italian mosaic flooring in marble. Orchids are remarkably well grown and although the collection is not rich botanically, yet for floral effect is all that could be desired. The calanthes are especially vigorous and only the decorative varie- ties of cattleyas, odontoglossums. onci- diums, dendrobiums, and cypripediums are grown. The corridor is furnished with beautiful climbing subjects com- prising Passiflora atroccerulea, Rhodo- phiton volubile, Solanum jasminiodes. Cassia corymbosa, Plumbago capensis. bougainvilleas, heliotropium, abutilons, fuchsias, and many others. Carnations, both malmaison and per- petual-flowering, are favorite flowers at Windsor. Many houses are devoted to them and a supply of flowers is kept up all the year through. Prominent among the Souvenir de la Malmaison carnations are Princess of Wales and Duchess of Westminster, two varieties of special merit, and the newer variety Marmion is well grown. The perpetual- flowering varieties are grown in great numbei-s and include all the best sorts. Mrs. T. W. Lawson, and its numerous sports, also Mrs. Burnett. Brittania, Harlowarden, white and pink Enchant- ress are grown in great numbers. Thousands of Begonia Gloire de Lor- raine are grown for winter display and a special house is devoted to them. KOSE GARDENS. A model home for the young garden- ers is equipped with every comfort in the way of reading-room, bathrooms, and each gardener has a separate bed- room. On either side of this liuilding are long borders filled with China roses. Many rambler roses are grown. in the walks between the houses and the kitchen garden as well as bush grown varieties for cutting and gar- den decorations, the varieties especially noted being Caroline Testout, Mme. Abel Chatenay, Frau Karl Druschki, Mrs. J. Laing, Ulrich Brunner and Gus- tave Grunerwald. Of the climbing roses Tea Rambler deserves special note and others that are grown include Blush Ramljler, Queen Alexandra, Dor- othy Perkins, Mme. Plantier, and Reine Olga de Wurtemburg. An herbaceous border about 3,000 feet in length pro- vides a magnificent sight in summer and is gay with tulips in the spring. A kitchen garden of GO acres in which are grown apples, pears, peaches and apricots and crops of vegetables is kept up to a high standard. The able head-gardener is Archibald MacKellar, who was appointed to this position from Sandringham in 1901 and it is due to his keen devotion to his work that the famous and historic gar- dens at Windsor have attained the high state of excellence that prevails. Narcissus Poeticus Albus PlenusOdoratus. ED. American Florist : I have a bed of Narcissus Poeticus Albus Plenus Odoratus. known as the double Poet's narcissus, that did not develop the last half or more of its buds. Is this the nature of this vari- ety or what was the cause? Illinois. A. L. G. The l)looms of the double Poeticus narcissus frequently blast if the sea- son is dry. During very dry springs it is well to keep the beds of this nar- cissus well watered. W. THE ROSE. Rose Lady HlUlngdon. Through the courtesy of Alexander Montgomery of the Waban Rose Con- servatories, Natick, Mass., to the read- ers of THE American Florist we pre- sent an illustration of the new rose, Lady Hillingdon. the first that has ever been published in America, and also an illustration of this variety in a sec- tion of a house, showing the habit and growth. On the front border may be seen Mrs. Aaron Ward, the growth being so different that it may be easily distinguished, both varieties having been planted at the same time. The growth which the plants have ma'de is remarkable, and is what one would expect to find in April rather than in August. This variety is a gem and in our opinion is the peer of any yellow rose ever disseminated. Every grower has his pets and believes they are the best, but let them be placed in the care of a disinterested party who views them only from a business standpoint, (dollars and cents), and there is apt to be something to which he has kept his eyes closed and has not been able to see. In the culture of this rose there is no pinching to be done, for the growth is rampant, and shoots 30 inches long can be seen all over the house. It has a long pointed bud of a pleasing shade of yellow with a delicious tea perfume. The ROSE LADY HILLINGDON AT THE WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES, NATICK. MASS. igrr. The American Florist. 297 color is even deeper after beinsr in tlie refrigerator and tliis remarkable shade is retained after the flower is wide open.. It is a tea rose and resembles the Bride in habit, but the Bride in Its best days never made the growth of this latest acquisition. T'nlike most yellow roses it grows well grafted on the Manetti (the sec- tion shown being on that stock). Mr. Montgomery has tried it on the Bank- sia stock and many others, one spe- cial stock being received from Eu- rope, Vint the Manetti has proved to be the best. It does splendidly on its own roots, though not so strong as on the grafted stocks. In our opinion it can be placed above all others of the yel- low shade yet introduced. Some years ago a certain New Jersey gentleman said that if he could find a yellow Bride he would mortgage all he pos- sessed, even his shirt, to obtain pos- session of it, but here is something that the Bride even in its best days could never touch. We advise our readers to go and see this latest production and can assure them that they will be well repaid for any expense tliey may incur for the journey. They will linger longer look- ing at it than at any rose they ever went to see, and come away satisfied that the acme of perfection has been reached in this new rose. Mac. Roses Not lirowlng. ED. AMERICAN Florist : We planted our roses in June and July in solid beds over a light porous soil. The soil in the beds was clean garden loam with one-third cow man- ure. They started growth as soon as planted, but as soon as one or two growths were made the roots died back to the stock, and the plants re- mained dormant. They did not die but started again only to repeat the same performance. We have used no liquid manure and the plants have been kept free from insects and mildew. The roses we had in pots acted in a similar manner. Could it have been caused by the soil being sour? Can you inform us what was the cause of the trouble and how to remedy it? Iowa. O. F. W. O. F. W. does not furnish enough information in reference to his treat- ment of the roses that went back on him, for us to state a definite cause for the failure. In order to suggest a remedy for roses that fail to grow properly, we must first know whether the stocks were grafted or own root, the nature of fertilizer and the qual- ity, whether tiie soil was composed of a sod compost or only partly renew- ed, also if it is the first, second or third season for the plants. Whether grown on benches or solid beds, heavy or light soil, depth of soil on benches, and the texture of the subsoil under the beds, whether drainage is used and all the information possible must be given in order to get anywhere near the treatment to prescribe. O. F. W.'s plants may have become too dry at the roots having a very porous soil for a subsoil. The garden loam, if it contained no fibre (sod), was hardly suitable to plant in, and un- less it was cultivated every week it would have become baked on the sur- face, which would in turn result In having the top too dry and the bot- tom too wet, or vice versa. ROSE LADY HILLINGDON. However, if O. F. W. will use grafted stocks in his light soil, and make the compost up with good sod soil from an old pasture, mixed in proportion to, not less than one-third cow manure, to which has been added some good ground bone (a four-inch potful to about nine square feet of surface on the layers), as it is being composted, and then turn his compost pile over several times by cutting it up finely, he will then have something good to put in the beds. The soil should not be very wet when placing it in the houses, just moist so it will pack firm- ly, but not form a solid mass. The rose roots should have a certain amount of air, therefore it is most important to use sod in composting, which will leave the soil porous, even when packed firmly. When planting, have a depression, a kind of saucer around each plant, so the plants can be watered individually, as there are usually a number of plants that re- quire more water than others. After the plants have taken hold, or in about three or four weeks after planting the beds can be leveled. Keep clean of weeds, cultivate every week until established, and be sure to water thor- oughly when it is being done, and do not be in too great a hurry to cut from the plants, let them become nice- ly established, also ventilate with great care always. E. The Florists' Convention. In our meeting. Loveliness they've brought us. With fair nature's treasures Laden down, have sought us; So a happy welcome Friendly we extend them. Wishing nature's bounty Always to attend them. Life is not all dreary Seeks not hearts to harden, But has fruits and blooming Growing in its garden; Tills exhibit gorgeous ■ Blaze of light and color Is a lovely proving Life is not all dolor. Gazing at the glory Now we see surround us. Why not learn the lesson Writ in charm around us? Why not see a pleasure 'Tis, and also duty To bring into being All tliis living beauty? -Josh Wink, in the Baltimore Amer- ican. 298 The American Florist. Sept. 2, THE SWEET PEA. Sweet Peas for Winter Blooming. William Sim, of Cliftondale, Mass., the well known and successful grower of sweet peas, whose exhibit at the Second National Flower Show at Bos- ton attracted so much attention and favorable comment, and who is an au- thority upon the culture of sweet peas under glass, states that the best varie- ties of early flowering winter sweet peas are Watchung, early white; Christmas Pink, pink and white; Greenbrook, white marked lavender, one of the best; Earlie.st of All, pink and white; Florence Denzer, white; Mrs. C. H. Totty, light lavender; Wal- lace, dark lavender; Mrs. Sim, sal- mon; Gov. Fort, pink; Mrs. Smalley, satin pink, a re-selected Earliest of All; Mrs. F. J. Dolansky, light pink; Helen Kellar, striped pink and white, and Mrs. Geo. W. Lewis, white wavy. Growing Sweet Peas Under Glass. Paper read by William Sim on ClKtondale. Mass.. before the National Sweet Pea Society of America at Boston, Mass. It is very gratifying, indeed, to see such a gathering here today. I am sure we have not had such a gather- ing since the inception of our society. I feel somewhat disappointed consid- ering our generous schedule that com- petition has been so limited. I had expected, considering the large money prizes offered, that more growers would have exhibited in this great educa- tional exhibit. I feel, however, very glad that the most of the exhibits have been up to the standard, and I have no doubt but that the public in general are not disappointed in what we have shown them. I believe this is the first sweet pea exhibition ever undertaken at this season of the year, and I think we have learned in a general way what when we come to consider the short space of time it is since there were no winter flowering sweet peas, it Is lit- tle short of marvelous that they are so good as they are. The call for new colors has been the means of varieties being put on the market that are In- We are just commencing to see the great future in store for them. Taking up the matter of sweet pea growing under glass, I might say that the longer we grow them it seems the harder they are to grow. I believe, however, that is more of a belief than SWEET PEA CHRISTMAS PINK AT WM. SIMS, CLIFTONDALE, MASS. ferior in shape of flower, and the only reason they find sale is that they are of good colors. The next few years will see a great uplift in this line. A new race, thanks to our Mr. Zvol- anek, is now in sight which makes the finest of our present day varieties look insignificant. This new race is what you would call Spencers with the early flowering habit. There is now a great field for those who would undertake the improving of the sweet pea. New varieties are eagerly sought and the SWEET PEAS AT WILLIAM SIMS, CLIFTONDALE, MASS. Greenbrook on the Left, Earliest of \\\ on tlie Riirht. can be done with sweet peas in winter I believe there is a great field for work for our society towards improv- ing conditions now existing among those interested in the culture of sweet peas. Many of the varieties of today are not what we can call ideal, but public is always ready to buy the pleasing shades. The sweet pea not being an expensive flower is within the reach of all, so that the chances of overdoing are very remote. Sweet peas are now in about the same stage as carnations were twenty years ago., an actuality. It is like setting a pace and keeping it up and at the same time increasing that pace. We some- times do not know enough to let good enough alone, at least I do not. My aim has always been to do them better this time than I did last, and in try- ing to do that one is very apt to over- do. Sweet peas are just like ourselves we can stand a certain amount of high living only and keep healthy. In the growing of sweet peas under glass we are still following the same meth- ods as we did a few years ago ex- cept that we are now following the summer flowering varieties closer. That is having them come into flower about the time summer flowering sorts are through, so that there is no let up in sweet pea flowers at any time. The early crops are trained up strings, and the plants are grown about six inches apart in the beds. Later crops are planted in rows and violets grown be- tween them until they show buds. This we find the best method to practice where the crop is not needed until the end of January, so you are getting a violet crop while you are waiting for the peas. The vines and flowers are always best when they have been grown at a violet temperature, during the early stages of their growth. Thi best greenhouses are none too good fo- sweet peas. They must be high enough at the lowest part of the house to give headroom without having to pull the vines down. In regards to soil we are still using the same soil we did nine years ago. After the crop is over no time is lost between crops. Tomatoes are planted any time up to the middle of May, after that date we plant cu- cumbers, so that rotation of crops may have something to do with the soil not running out. Of course the soil is well manured after each crop and liquid ma- nure is also used very freely. Lime, sheep manure, wood ashes and bone meal are also applied quite generously at all times. igu . The American Florist. 299 Diseases and insects are our worst enemies, and it is a continual battle with them. The disease prohUni, I be- lieve, is more in the seed than in the soil. Our seed is all grown in Cal- ifornia where we cannot see the crops growing, but those who are in the seed Mulching: and Watering; Sweet Peas. The continuance of dry weather naturally tends to make the sweet pea grower contemplate mulching, and on light dry soils it may be advantageous to get it done at once — at least a light mulching of leaf-soil or leaf-soil and M ^^^Mp*> ^EHh 1 SWEET PEA FLORENCE DENZER, AT ^VM. SIM S. CLIFTONDALE, MASS. growing business should make it a point to discard all unhealthy vines as they show themselves in the seed fields. I am sure that all growers would glad- ly pay the extra cost for the seed, for unless we get good seed it is absolutely impossible to grow good vines. I think this would be a good thing for our so- ciety to look into if it had the means. Insects are about as troublesome a,s diseases unless kept in check from the very start. The houses should he reg- ularly fumigated whether they need it or not because prevention is better than cure. I have no doubt but that the experiment stations could help us out a great deal in finding out the causes of diseases. One more thing might be done and I do not see why you seedsmen should object, and that is get together and give the sweet pea seed you are sell- ing the names that rightfully belong to them, at any rate the winter flow- ering varieties. Nothing is more aggra- vating to a grower than to see an advertisement announcing some new and very fine variety. The grower to be up to the times plants this variety quite extensively, his hopes run high till the flowering period, then the var- iety so much heralded turns out to be something he has enough of, or worse, some discarded variety. In conclusion, I would say that great credit is due ■those who have so generously given their time and money to make this show a success. Our society is not in the best condition financially, owing to the fact that all money given the so- ciety has been in the nature of prizes, and the annual dues have not been enough to pay the running expenses. I ask you all to help us along in our great work by joining the National Sweet Pea Society of America. well-rotted horse manure may be given. This should be prepared some little time beforehand, and before it is applied the ground between the rows should be well hoed, and, if necessary, the rows should be hand weeded. Work the leaves or manure well between the plants, and for at least a foot on each side of the rows; this should suflice for I a time. Although the plants at this stage should not require any manure, it is not wise to waste anything, so I the mulching should be well watered in, as by this means its manurial prop- erties are washed in also, while the with plenty of water, will do much to rejuvenate the plants after they have flowered for a few weeks. As may be inferred, I am not in favor of much water until the plants are well in bloom, when, of course, they will quickly suffer if allowed to become dry, states a correspondent of the Gardeners' Magazine, but as we have had so little rain in many parts of the country since planting out time, where plants are failing to grow prop- erly the grower will be well advised to make quite sure that they are not suf- fering from drought. At the time of writing. May 30, many varieties (autumn-sown) are opening flowers nicely, Elsie Herbert, Sunproof Crimson, Earl Spencer, Evelyn Hemus, Scai-let Monarch, and Doris Burt being among the most forward, though per- haps the earliest of all is Bertha Massey, every plant of this variety having well-expanded flowers on it. This is a variety that was shown under the name of Mrs. Ryle last season, and is of a very pleasing shade of rosy- lilac, quite distinct from anything else, and if the whole stock is as true as the few plants I have it will be much sought after. After what we saw at the great Temple Show we shall all be looking forward to those varieties Dobbie and Co. exhibited; several of them appear to be real acquisitions, notably Melba, Mrs. Cuthbertson, May Campbell, and Dobbie's Scarlet. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Taking: the Bads. Taking the buds, or in other words selecting the bud to form the flower, which bud from this date on should be the center" one; allowing this to remain, removing the side buds which cluster around it, also any other growths that shoot out anywhere down St. Louis, Mo.— William Wundrack, of 3226 Dakota avenue, in stepping off his wagon placed his hand on an iron pole and received an electric shock. He was removed to the City hospital. SWEET PEA MRS. C. H. TOTTY, AT WM. SIM'S, CLIFTONDALE, MASS. mulch itself will lay closer to the plants, and so prevent evaporation. A little later on should the weather con- tinue warm and dry, a heavier mulch- ing should be given to all the sweet peas, but this should be delayed until actually needed, as this heavy mulch, the stem of the plant. This work will keep the grower busy for the next tw'o or three weeks. The earlier and mid- season varieties are budding fast and should be taken as soon as they can be safely handled, also if any of the imported exhibition varieties are not 300 The American I^lorist. Sept. 2, already attended to, it is time to get after them, as most of these will show an open center unless the buds are taken by September 1. Timothy Eaton and Yellow Eaton are about due to show buds for the best results. Sep- tember 5 to 10 are the dates for Col. D. Appleton, Golden Eagle. Dr. Engue- hard. Mayor Weaver and the other va- rieties that are at their best Novem- ber 1 to 1.5 and after September 15 any of the later varieties can be taken. It is well to bear in mind that it gen- erally takes from six to eight weeks for the bloom to mature from the time of taking the buds. Of course the blooms can be held longer after being fully matured but they are at their best in time mentioned. We must bear in mind that after the bud is taken most of the strength of the plant is concentrated in ex- panding this same bud and any ad- verse conditions applied to the plant will also act on the bud. Considerable moisture is necessary at this early date to insure the proper development of the bud and to keep the red spider and thrips in check, but it is neces- sary to use a little extra caution in syringing and watering from this time on. Most varieties have attained such a degree of growth with dense foliage that it is impossible for them to dry out before night unless the syringing is done by noon. Plenty of ventila- tion should be continued at all times as long as the weather conditions are favorable, but guard against any rains coming through the open venti- lators and wetting the beds too much. Heavy dews are a nightly occurrence in most parts of the country and this must also be taken into consideration in regard to late syringing, it being so much more moisture for the plants to take care of that together with a wet foliage from late syringing an at- tack of brown spotted foliage and mildew is liable to result therefrom. C. W. JOIIN.SOX. Insects on Chrysantbemums. Ed. American Florist : There are some very small greenish flies on my chrysanthemums which are planted in a frame house covered with cloth when they begin to flower. Are these insects thrips, and if not, what are they? We cannot fumigate, for the plants are not enclosed, Mississippi. K. L. In all probability the green insects on the chry.santhemums are aphides or green fly and can lie killed by spraying either with aphine or one of the tobacco extracts, full directions for which are printed in the circulars or on the bottles by the manufactur- ers. Thrips are a very small insect almost miscroscopic and generally of a whitish color and can be kept in check in the same manner, but fumi- gation for these small insects Is more effective. W. Formula for Killing: Dandelions. ED. AMERICAN Florist : Will you kindly furnish us with the formula for the solution of sulphate of iron used in killing dandelions? P. R. D. & S. The formula which has been re- ported as successful is one and a half pounds of sulphate of iron to one gal- lon of water, but in some cases this has not killed the weed and a stronger solution injures the grass. AV. "- The Private Gardener. Paper read before the Society of .American Florists at Baltimore. August 16. 1911, by William H. Duckham of Madison. N. J. I was much surprised and pleased to receive from your secretary an in- vitation to read a paper on the sub- ject of the "Gardener." I am also glad to note that your society has honored my profession — the first time I believe, in the history of your organization that it has been directly and distinct- ly recognized. This may partly ac- count for the lack of interest of the gardener in your society and his fail- ure to become a member in large num- bers. Not to my knowledge has there been a general appeal to the gardeners to join the S. A. F. For some reason or other only a few gardeners hold membership in the S. A. F., although the idea prevailing in the minds of some, that they are not wanted, is erroneous. Fundamentally, our society is a trade organization, and the mere addition of "Ornamental Horticultur- ists" to the society's title has added very little and few members. The national flower shows held in the past have been well supported by the gar- dener and these exhibits have been much appreciated by your society. These exhibitions should be well sup- ported by evei"y one in the allied trades and profession in which we are so much interested, and I trust that many such exhibitions will be held in the fu- ture. The relation between the private gardener and the florist is of the very nearest, and easily traced, for you have only to look in any direction and you will find some of the most suc- cessful florists of this country who have graduated from the ranks of the private gardener. It is not my In- tention to enumerate or name all of them, any more than it is to omit any names, but a few come to my mind who started their career as private gardeners and such training as they then received is admitted by them to have always been a help to them in their business. Their names, as they come to me now, are J. N. May, E. G. Hill, J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Thomas Roland, Peter Fisher, P. L. Atkins, A. T. Boddington, C. H. Totty, and unless I am mistaken, the late Peter Hender- son started his career as a private gardener and perhaps gave more and better advice to young men than any one else, and many today, whether florist or gardener, owe to him a large measure of their success and all over this broad land his influence is still felt. The private gardener has done his part in the development and advance- ment of this country by his work, both directly and indirectly, for on any es- tate over which he has ■ charge his- MIGNONETTE. See Paue 293. igii. The American Florist. 301 work comes directly to his employer's credit, and the majority of them take keen delight in having; their |)lace well kept, KrowinK and prodiuiiis flowers, vesetables and fruits, and to have all this a little better than their neishbor. Then again where there are such places of this kind the community in general and the trade benefits by it. I have never yet heard any one say that he did not love tlie flowers, no matter how much he misht dislike some other things, and while those who cannot have a largo garden do try, and do have, rnd imitate those of larger proportions, therefipre, I claim the work of the gardener has a most refining and broadening influence in every locality, and has done mucli toward making this a better land and a better world. As much as the private gardener has done for horticulture there remains much he could do. and I refer to the most interesting branch of liyhridizing. .Some has been done, I admit, but in my opinion he has neglected his op- portunities. The cause of all this I am unable to explain, but it occurs to me the most of it can be laid to lack of interest or indifference, for surely a number of gardeners have the time and convenience, for it cannot be said ho doesn't know how. There might have been some excuse for this twenty or thirty years ago, but conditions then and now are very much changed. I don't mean by this that gardeners are any better today, but there are very many more large estates where op- portunity presents itself that were not in evidence at that time, and I urge the gardeners to give this more con- sideration and do your part toward the advancement of horticulture. One has not to look far to see wjiat can be done. For example, the roses raised by M. H. Walsh in the past few years have startled the world. I am unable to say how much time and thought Mr. Walsh devoted to this work, but if he spent his whole life he would feel well repaid in giving the world varieties of roses that otherwise might never have been born, and all honor to the man who raised Excelsa, Delight, Lady Gay and Hiawatha, etc., and who at this time I believe to be in the ranks of the private gardener. Then let us take courage and set our minds to doing sometliing that will be a joy and pleasure to others as well as to ourselves. Novelties or some- thing new always attract the gardener and you will find him among the first to try or test these, no matter whether flower, vegetable, or plant, he is ever eager to secure them, and when one stops to consider, it seems inexplicable, the lack of interest or utter indiffer- ence, that it appears almost criminal. Then let us create or at least try and improve some flower or plant over what we found it. .Since the gardener has become bet- ter known and more generally appre- ciated by his employer, a mutual feel- ing has sprung up between the two. This is true in a great many ways. and is as it should be. and comes as the first aid to our social and moral status. In our profession let the man who has the opportunity show by pre- cept and example to the less informed, and particularly to the young man under his charge, that moral influence, so necessary for the upbuilding of our honored calling. For they are the men who will be called upon to carry on "C ^ ERICA MtLANTHERA, See Page 293. the work where we are compelled to lay it down. Whether he be florist or gardener let us beware that we grasp more of our opportunities and take our stand where we rightfully belong. The need of the times seems to be a scheme or scope of operation in which all interests should unite for hor- ticultural advancement. A national so- ciety, such as we have, enlarged to the extent of founding and maintaining a garden after the manner of the Royal Horticultural Society of England at Wisley. and previously at Chiswick, gardens that for over fifty years have done excellent work such as we need to have in this country. Instead of pleading with state legis- latures for appropriations and green- houses at state experiment stations, could not more and better work of this kind be done in a garden belonging to our society with a staff of practical men. and consider what a training school for young men such a garden would be and the beneficial results that would follow as efficient, well- trained men became available for posi- tions in private or commercial places. Our ranks are being constantly re- cruited by importations from Europe because of the degree of efficiency these recruits possess. We lack the facilities to give our young men prac- tical training in a manner that appeals to them with the assurance of an en- dorsement upon proved competency; this would also be a substantial aid to material advancement. The working staff of of the Royal Horticultural Society's garden is large- ly composed of students, who. for a small remuneration, work and study with facilities not to be had in the ordinary private and commercial place. Perhaps the best testimony of the ef- ficiency of the Royal Horticultural So- ciety's work along these lines is that it has been continuous for over fifty years, that the trials of fruits, vege- tables and flowers conducted therein have been most beneficial to horticul- ture and a large number of the R. H. S. men hold positions of prominence in all parts of the world, and one of them is a director of the S. A. F. at this time and another prominently mentioned for your presidency. This, it seems to me, at some future time could be started in some good and practical way by the members of this splendid organization and men would be willing to finance such a project, and there are plenty of them in the S. A. F.. and it would greatly help the florist and gardener in the ever in- creasing and perplexing question of se- curing efficient help. Some may say, while there are plenty of men coming from the other side what is the use of all this, but it must be remembered that a good deal of chaff gets in with the wheat. I have failed to know the reason so few gardeners are members of the S. A. F., whether because each locality has its own local society that they think by being a member it is all that 302 The American Florist. Sept. 2, is necessary and feel content with local conditions, but its effects are soon evi- dent, and instead of broadening his usefulness, narrows it and soon be- comes dormant. If it were possible for all the societies to amalgamate with the S. A. F.. and I see no reason for not doing so, then, I believe, our local societies would also be incorpo- rated with the above and then perhaps the gardeners would become a part of the S. A. F.. as, in my opinion, they should be. Several attempts have already been made, I believe, to form a gardeners' society, and one has been organized, but with what degree of success I do not know, more than that I believe the time to be opportune for such a con- solidation of florists and gardeners for the mutual and best interests of all, and one that would make of our S. A. F. such a national organization that would easily become the greatest of its kind in the world. In conclusion I might say that I shall do all in my power to advance the interests of your society, and will also endeavor to interest as many of my profession as possible and explain to them the broadness and scope of your organization and the good work it is carrying on. Grapes Under (ilass. ED. American Florist ;— Will you kindly inform us as to the culture of grapes under glass? We de- sire to know what kind of soil to use, the temperature in which they should be grown and how to train the vines. Subscriber. State of Washington. The house we have found the most suitable for growing grapes is an even span, facing east and west — that is to say, one end to stand north and the other due south, an arrangement which exposes the vines on each side to an equal share of sunlight. The whole be- ing glass, an abundance of air and light, so essential to the maturing of the wood and fruit, can at all times be obtained. In regard to the dimensions , of the house, much depends on what quantity is required. We recommend houses 22 feet wide with a center walk of about three feet with top and bot- tom ventilation. In the arrangements of hot water pipes the engineer must, of course, be guided by local conditions. As heated air naturally ascends, it is advisable to avoid too close proximity to the stems of the vines, to place the tiers of pipes near the ground line and in the coldest part of the house. For early graperies more piping is required than in late ones, but to insure an abun- dance of heat in severe weather and to avoid overheating at all times the shrewd man will furnish the house with ample piping. The trellis on which the vines are to be trained is an important part of the structure. This should not be less than 12 inches away from the glass, the mode of supporting the wires being a matter of detail. In the formation of the border it is usual to make it the width of the house, but instead of making it all at once, it is advisable to make half the border in the first year and add each year as the roots may require until completed. It may vary in depth from two feet to two feet six inches, and there should not be less than from one to two feet of drainage to carry off the water and keep the border dry and warm. It will thus be seen the sur- face line of the border having been decided on, that a depth of four feet will be needed to allow for a layer of concrete and 18 inches of broken brick or stone. If the question were asked of successful growers all would admit that good drainage is of the first im- portance. With regard to the best ma- terial for making the border we would recommend fresh virgin loam, which in- cludes any kind of old turf from the side of a road. Chop this into rough squares with a spade, add 10 per cent of coarse bone with a liberal supply of charcoal and a dusting of air slacked lime. If any wire worm is in the soil a dusting of soot would be beneficial. No animal manure need be added, as young vines will grow freely in any fresh, well drained soil, but it may be used as mulching to keep the roots near the surface and prevent them from striking down into the cold drain- age. It is better to guard against all hidden dangers at the outset than to have the trouble and expense of doing the work over again. In regard to out- side borders, we do not consider them practical or necessary in our climate. Assuming that one-year-old vines are planted at this time there is danger in cutting them back to the fifth or sixth eye, as is generally practiced when planting dormant vines. A better plan would be to rub out each bud to the above distance from the base of the vine, taking the strongest bud for the leader, when the old part can be cut out when they become quite dormant. The latter part of December or early in January is the safest time, as there is no danger then of bleeding. With regard to the distance the canes should be planted, I have found four feet very convenient; some plant wider, using supernumeraries to crop until the per- manent vines get established, when they can be cut out. Varieties which will do together in one house are Black Hamburgh, Bowood Muscat, Muscat of Alexandria, Madresfield Court, Gros. Maroc and Melton Constable. There are many other varieties which could be grown together, but the above men- tioned will make a very choice collec- tion. As to the treatment of vines the first J'ear, they should be started in a temperature of 50 to 55 degrees at night and 10 to 15 degrees higher by day, but no rule can be laid down for forc- ing. Early growth progress must be made under the influence of sun and light and rest allowed when the days are dark and cold. When a period ex- tending over ten days has passed, raise the temperature to CO degrees at night, giving air in the morning when the mercury reaches 70 degrees, gradually increasing until 80 degrees. Spray every bright morning and keep the floors regularly sprinkled through the day, closing down early in the after- noon until the weather gets too hot. Firing may be discontinued after June 1. Toward the fall, when the vines will have finished their growth, water- ing must be done carefully and spar- ingly and all the air possible left on to insure the wood ripening. A word regarding the making of borders which we omitted is that they should be made good and firm, and when planting vines out of pots into the border we do not believe in the practice of shak- ing and spreading out the roots. This we consider a bygone fad. Simply make the hole, put in the plant, using a rammer to firm the soil as fii'm around it as it was in the pot, so that when watering there is no danger of the old ball getting dry at any time. M. White Partridge Berries. There is one thing that may be pre- saged of all species of plants bearing red fruits : if we search long enough we are reasonably certain of finding white and yellow forms. The yellow forms are due to a diminution of the anthocyan that gives the red color; in fact, even black fruits are often caused by an overload of this substance, states the American Botanist. It will thus be seen that there is an easy transition from black fruits to red ones as in the choke-berry (Pyrus) or from the red fruits and yellow ones as fre- quently occur in the holly and moun- tain ash. White berried forms are albinos such as may also be found in the animal kingdom and are due to a lack of pigment. They may thus be expected to occur in any part of the plant having colors other than green. White forms of the partridge berry (Mitchella repens) have been fre- quently reported, possibly because they are so widely distributed. The form has been known for thirty years or more but in Rhodora for February C. H. Bissell gives the name of leuco- carpa to it and describes it as a "new form." Bissel's specimens are from Connecticut but others are known from Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Pennsylvania. We would be glad to hear of other sta- tions. , BASE BALL PLAYERS AT PITTSBURG FLORISTS AND GARDENERS' CLUB OUTING. igii. The American Florist. 303 OUTING OF THE PITTSBURG FLORISTS' AND GARDENERS CLUB. AUGUST 8. 1911. PhUadelpnia. BUSINESS IS VERY QUIET. Business lias been very quiet the past week. It is the height of the vaca- tion season and there is nothing doing except getting ready and laying plans for the trade later on. Flowers are plentiful, especially asters, whicli are seen in a great variety of form and color. The good stock sells up pretty clean. Roses are a shade better and more plentiful. Some very fair local American Beauties from the new plants are coming in. Gladioli are in demand, that is, the good varieties, and carna- tions are appearing and show up well for the season. Easter lilies and lily of the valley are moving well for the time of the year. NOTES. The coming season will see the stores well stocked with ferns, as nearly all the plant men have a great variety in different sizes of the most popular sorts. The nepiirolepsis sports or vari- eties lead and some splendid plants are seen. Scholzelii in the smaller sizes up to a six-inch pot is a great favorite, while the parent Scottii is a leader everywhere. Harris' crinkle - leaved, a sport of the Boston, makes a magnificent specimen in a large-sized plant and was a good seller last season. Cybotiums will also be in demand, as it has been found to be just as hardy in the house as the Boston fern and as a decorative plant it has no equal. Cyr- tomium falcatum is also seen in pans, its broad glossy leaves making it a general favorite. Joseph Kift. at Westchester, is cut- ting some tine white and pink Maman Cochet roses from the field that show well in competition with the best of the indoor varieties at this season. The white variety is of good size and is well adapted for funeral woi'k, and can be had with stems twelve to eighteen inches in length. Many of the delegates to the conven- tion spent a few days at Atlantic City and Cape May and before going home took in many of the commercial places around the city, leaving quite a few or- ders. The supply houses also came in for their shar6, as the buyers like to see the things in the factory whenever possible. Alterations to tlie new stores are go- ing forward. At the Sign of the Rose Mr. Fox will have in his new store a thoroughly up-to-date flower shop, with much more room than he has had be- fore. When finished it will be an ideal establishment. The Kugler Restaurant are opening up a flower store and are making the necessary alterations. The display win- dow and handsome interior fixtures will make this a very attractive place. The location is ideal, as it is the very center of the city. Charles Grey, who last season held the position of buyer for J. J. Haber- mehl's Sons, has gone back to his old love and joined the Leo Niessen Co. force, where he will be sure of a wel- come from his old friends of this busy market. K. OBITUARY. Albany, N. Y. NOTES. Ground will l>e broken in October for two greenhouses for F. A. Danker. 744 Central avenue, to be completed for use next spring. The contract has been awarded to Lord & Burnham Co., New York. They will be 31% feet by 150 feet each, detached and equipped for steam heat. Mr. Danker will de- vote them mainly to roses. H. G. Eyres has two houses 20 feet by 100 feet well under way at his place, Knox and Morris streets. They will be devoted to general stock. R. D. BARABOO. Wis. — William Peck of the city greenhouse was killed August 20 in a railway accident. W^OBURN, Mass. — J. P. Marion is building a large addition to his green- house on Cambridge street. New Haven, Conn. — A permit has been granted L. Vorgares to erect a greenhouse on Ramsdell street. Berlin, Conn. — Frederick Pauloz. father of Victor Pauloz, the florist on Meriden road, died at the home of his son August IT, after a long illness. St. Paul, Minn.— Tracey BoUes of Valley Creek, Wis., employed by Holm & Olsen, was killed August 18 by being run over by a train at Oak Park, on the Chicago and Northwestern rail- road. Battle Ckeek, Micu.— The largest ex- hibition of flowers ever attempted by the Horticultural Society of the Grand Trunk shops was held August 22-23. This is an annual affair, but was con- ducted on a larger scale this year than ever before. Omaua, Neb. — At the Hess & Swo- boda store early Sunday morning, Au- gust 13, the passers-by were attracted by two rats that were destroying the flowers in the window of the store. They completely damaged the stock in the window display, covering the bot- tom of the enclosure with leaves, petals and stems of the fragrant flowers. J. F. Flood. The trade of Boston received a severe shock on Thursday;, August 24, when it learned of the death of J. F. Flood, which occurred at his home at Mont- vale, Mass., after a short illness. He was stricken with an attack of la grippe which culminated in a complica- tion of diseases that resulted in his death. Mr. Flood was 42 years of age. and came to America from London, Eng- land, where he had been employed by James Veitch & Son, securing a posi- tion with Peter Henderson & Co. He came to Boston at the instance of Robert Farquhar, and for three years was on the Goodyear estate at Dedham, and then went to Buffalo, N. Y., accept- ing a position as private gardener. He returned to Boston and entered a part- nership with James Wheeler at Ded- ham under the firm name of J. F. Flood Co., and the stock produced here was of the highest quality. A year ago he bought the Mrs. David Fisher place at Montvale, where he made a specialty of asparagus. He was an active member of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston, and was welt liked and respected by his associates and the trade. He was a man of great promise and the profession has lost one of its bright lights. The funeral was held at St. Joseph's church, Mont- vale, Saturday, August 26, and was at- tended by many of the craft. The floral pieces were many and beautiful, the markets sending two fine pieces. Mac. T. J. Gorman. T. J. Gorman, a florist and market gardener of Montreal, Que., Can., was killed in an automobile accident at Ste. Rose, Que., Thursday night, August 17. Mr. Gorman had taken a party of friends to ride in his automobile, which he had owned but a short while, and it is supposed that lie, not being well acquainted with the road, ran oft of an embankment at a sharp turn, the automobile turning somersault and pinning him and the young lady ac- companying in the river below, the other two of the party being thrown out, but not seriously injured. Mr. Gorman had conducted a florist business on Mount Royal avenue for many years, disposing of his property a year ago, but had not j'et vacated it. He was unmarried and is survived bv two sisters. 304 The American Florist. Sept. 2, The American Florist 1885 Twenty Sixth Year 1911 SubscriDtion. United States and Mexico, $1.00 a rear; Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted onlyfromtbosein the trade. When sending us cbange of address always send tbe old address atthe same time. Adverlising rates on application. From the first issue tbe American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we so to press Wednesday, We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St. caiCAGO THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Suggestion for plant growers -93 —Heaths (illus.) 293 —Mignonette (illus.) 293 —Violets 293 — Alternanthei-.is 291 —Hollyhocks .294 Discolored poinsettias 294 The retail trade 294 — Floral Grand Arm.v badge (illus.) 294 — Novel summer ileeorations 294 The royal gardens of Windsor 295 The rose 296 Rose Lady HiUiugdou (illus.) 296 — Roses not growing 297 The florists' convention 297 The sweet pea 298 ^-Sweet peas for winter blooming 298 — Growing sweet peas under glass 29S — Mulching and watering sweet peas 299 The chrysanthemum 299 — Taking the buds 299 — Insects on chrysanthemums 299 Formula for killing dandelions 299 The private gardener 300 Grapes under glass 302 White partridge berries 302 Pittsburg Florists' Club outing (illus.) . .302-303 PhUadelphla 303 Albany, N. Y 303 Obituary 303 —J. F. Flood 303 — T. J. Gorman 303 Card of thanks from Mr.s. Birnie 304 Flowers affected by personal contact 304 A surfeit of autumn shows 304 Coming exhibitions 304 Meetings next week 305 Chicago 306 Bassett & Washburn emplo.vcs' outing 311 Columbus Florists' Association 312 Cleveland 312 St. Louis 313 Boston 314 Pittsburg 315 Cincinnati 315 Washington 316 Buffalo 316 Baltimore 31S Ft. Worth. Tex 318 The seed trade 322 —Origin of Darwin tulips 322 — Catalogues received 322 Los Angeles. Calif 322 Market gardeners 32G — New England Market Gardeuers' Ass'n...326 — Planting the crops 326 — -Muskmelons under glass 326 Montreal 326 The nursery trade 32S — Southern Nurserymen's Association 328 Narcis.sus Von Sion, double nose, is reported a scarce item now in Holland. The annual exliibition of the Pennsyl- v'^ania Horticultural Society will be held November 7-10, 1911. The Kanlialiee District Fair will be held at Kankakee, III., September 4-8. Premiums are offered for plants and cut flowers for tlie commercial growers and amateurs. Personal. Complain not because thy neighbor is rich enough to have a flower garden when thou hast none, but thank thy gods that thou canst smell the flowers thy neighbor's riches provide. — Persian Proverb. With an increase of 227 per cent in the total enrollment of students at the Missouri College of Agriculture, it has been found necessary to enlarge the teaching force of the institution and fifteen new men have been added to the college and experiment station staff. Secretary Flitton of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Baltimore states that the club is desirous that every member of the Society of American Florists should have a copy of the Baltimore Souvenir Programme and any member not having one can obtain the same by writing to Philip B. Welsh, Glen Morris, Md., requesting that a copy be sent. Superintendent Robert O'Dwter, head of the flower and plant depart- ment of the Illinois State Fair, writes tliat the coming exliibition at the state fair will be the handsomest flower show ever staged in the United States, ex- cept the two recent ones in the two largest cities. Over $3,500 has been of- fered in premiums and the great dome building will be filled with plants and flowers. The many friends of John T. Tem- ple of Davenport, la., will be pleased to hear that he is recovering from the operation performed at St. Luke's hospital some time ago. For a time his condition was grave but he has so far recovered that he will probably re- turn to his home by the first week in September. Card of Thanks From Mrs. Blrnle. Mrs. John Birnie and family wisli to extend their heartfelt thanks to all their friends and to the members of the New York Florists' Club, members of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Baltimore, members of the Florists' Club of Washington and the Society of American Florists for their kind words of sympathy, and also for their beauti- ful floral offerings, upon the death of the beloved husband and father, in their sad bereavement, Mrs. John Birnie and Family, A Surfeit of Autumn Shows. FLOWER SHOWS TO BE HELD IN THE SPRING IN CHICAGO. Flower lovers will approve the de- cision of the Horticultural Society of Chicago to hold its annual show here- after in the spring instead of the autumn, even though the change means no show this year. The spring- time is the natural season for public interest in flowers and plants. Then even confirmed flat dwellers have a longing for contact with freshly turned, moist, warm soil and the sowing of seeds. Those who have gardens will study the spring exhibit more care- fully, in the hope of discovering among the novelties new treasures that can soon be enjoyed. To those whose chief interest in flowers is not the growing but merely the enjoying of them, spring displays probably will prove more, attractive than autumn shows. We have a sur- feit of Nature's products in autumn; in spring we have seen ice and snow or bare ground and muddy streets for months, and fine flowers then possess an exquisite charm. The popularity of the parlc greenhouses is greatest in spring, and in Boston the flower show at that season has been found very successful. A. spring show in Chicago should be the finest in the country and a great aid to spreading the love of flowers. — Chicago Record-Herald. Flowers Affected by Personal Contact. That some ladies can wear a bunch of flowers throughout tbe evening, while with others the same flowers will be in a wilted condition in a short time after being placed upon the dress, causes a New York florist to state, ac- cording to the public press, that "Florists are often blamed unjustly by women who complain that they have been made the recipient of inferior or stale roses. Right there is one of the mysteries connected with the flower business. It is a fact that roses of equal value and condition will fade more quickly on some women than on others. Pin a bunch of roses on one woman and tliey will look as fresh at the end of a long evening as when put on, while the same flowers on another will in a couple of hours begin to droop." The same tiling will be noted in carrying flowers in the hand. One person can carry a flower for hours without its wilting, while with another the head will begin to droop a very short time after being placed in the hand. Coming: Exhibitions. (Secretaries are requested to suppl.v any omissions from this list and to correct any dates that may have been altered since the last advices.) Chicago, September, 1911. — Exhibitions of an- nuals, perennials and vegetables. Horticul- tural Society of Chicago, Art Institute. J. H. Burdett, secretary. 1620 West 104th Place, Chi- cago. Cincinnati, 0., November 13-18, 1911, — Pall ex- hibition, Cincinnati Florists' Society, Horticul- tural Hall-Music Hall. George S. Bartlett, sec- retary. 131 East Third street. Cincinnati. Hartford, Conn.. November 8-9. 1911 Chrys- anthemum show, Connecticut Horticultural So- ciety, Putnam Phalanx .\rmory. Geo. W. Smith, secretary. Melrose. Conn. Hartford. Conn., September 19-20, 1911,— An- nual flower show, Connecticut Horticultural So- ciety, Unity Hall. Goo. W. Smith, secretary. Melrose. Conn. Lenox, Mass,, October 25-26, 1911, — Grand fall exhibition. Lenox Horticultural Society. Town Hall. Geo. H. Instone. secretary. Lenox. New Bedford, Mass., September 14-16, 1911 Ninth annual fall exhibition. New Bedford Horticultural Society. Odd Fellows Hall. Jere- miah M. Tabor, secretary, 117 Sycamore street. New Bedford. New Haven, Conn,, September 13-14, 1911.— First annual dahlia exhibition. New Haven County Horticultural Societ.v, Harmonie Hall. F. H. Wirtz, secretary, 86 Nicoll street. New Haven, Conn. New York, September 19-21, 1911 Dahlia, fruit and vegetable show. .American institute of tbe City of New York, lO-'Jt West Forty-fourth street. Wm. A. Eagieson. secretarv. New York, November 3-7, 1911,— Fall exhibi- tion. Horticultural Society of New York, Amer- ican Museum of Natural History, Central Park West and Seventy-seventh street. Geo. V. Nash, secretary, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx Park, New York, New York, November 1-3, 1911. — Chrysanthe- mum Show, American Institute of the Citv of New York, 19-21 West Forty-fourth street. Wm. A. Eagieson. secretary. New York, November 3-12. 1911. — American Land and Irrigation Exposition. Madison Square Garden. Gilbert McClurg, general manager, Singer building. New York. Milwaukee, Wis., November 13-19, 1911 Fall Flower Show. Milwaukee Florists' Club. Auditorium. Gustav C. Mueller, secretary, 926 Ninth street, Milwaukee. Springfield, HI.. September 29-Ootober 7, 1911. — Illinois State Fair. J. K. Dickirson. secre- tary, Springfield. St. Louis, Mo., November 7-11, 1911.- Fifth fall floral exhibition and pomologlcal display. St. Louis Horticultural Society. C^oliseum. Jef- ferson and Washington avenues. Otto G. Koe- nig. secretary. 6473 Florissant avenue. St. Louis. St. Louis, Mo., November 7-11, 19il, — Annual exhibition. Chrysanthemum Society of America, in connection with the St. Louis Horticultural Society. Stamford, Conn,, November 3-4, 1911. — First annual exhibition. Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural Society. Casino. J. B. McArdle. secretary. Merritt building. Greenwich. Tan-ytown, N. Y., October 31-November 2. 1911. — Thirteenth annual exhibition. Tarrytown Horticultural Society, Music hall. E. W. Neu- brand, secretary, Tarrytown. N. Y. Winnipeg, Man,, September 1-4, 1911, — Pro- vincial Horticultural Exhibition, Winnipeg Hor- ticultural Society, Horse Show Am-blthcatre, W, J. Brattston. secretary. .".GO Maryland street. Winnipeg. Worcester, Mass., November 9, 1911 Chrys- anthemum exhibition, Worcester County Horti- cultural Society. Horticultural hall. 18 Front street. Leonard C. Midgley. secretary. Worces- ter. Mass. igij. The American Florist. 305 /leetlngfs Next Week. Albany, N. Y., September 7, 8 p. in. —Albany Florists' I'iuh. 71-7;i Stute street. Buftalo. N. Y., September 5, 8 p. m.— Buffalo rioristH" riiib. ;{s5 Ellicott street. Butte, Mont., September 8.— Montana Florists' Clut, (oluinblu tlardms. Cbicago. September 7, 8 p. m. — Chtrago Flor- slts' Club, Union Restaurant. 72 West Rundolpb street. Dayton, 0., September 4, 8 p, m. — Dayton Florists' Club. ;!7 Kasl Fiftb street. Detroit. Mich.. September 4, 8 p. m. — ^Detroit Florists' Club, llli Fanner strrel. Fall River, Mass., September 5, 8 p. m. — Fall River Florists' and Cardeners' Association. Grand Rapids, Mich.. September 4, — Grand Rapids Fhnists" and Gardeners' Club, office of member. Hartford. Conn., September 8, 8 p. m. — Con- necticut Horticultural Sneiety. Couiitv building. Indianapolis. Ind.. September 5, 7:30 p. m^ — State Florists" Assn.iatitui of Indiana. State House. Los Angeles, Calif., September 5.— Los Angehs County Horticultural Society. Louisville, Ky., September 5, 8 p. m. — Ken- tucker' Society of Florists. ThiiU and Broadway. Milwaukee. Wis., September 7. 8 p. m, — Mil- waukee Florists' Club, Quiet House, corner Broadway and Mason street. Montreal, Que., September 4. 7:45 p. ra. — Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club. Royal Guardianfj building. 211 Sberl-iook street, west. New Orleans, La., September 6, 8 p. m. — German Gardeners' Club. 624 Cniumou street. Newport. R. I.. September 6. ^Newport Hor- ticultural Society. Philadelphia, Pa., September 5, 8 p. ra.— Florists' (^lub of Philadelphia, Horticaltural H.ill. Broad street, above Spruce. Pittsburg. Pa., September 5, 8 p. m. — Flor- ists' and Gardeners' Club of IMttsburir. Fort Pitt hotel. lOtb street and Ptnn avenue. Salt Lake City, Utah. September 5.— Salt Lake Florists' Club. Huddart Floral Co., 6-t Main street. Seattle, Wash. , September 5. — Seat lie Flor- ists' Association, Cbamber of Commerce. Second avenue and Cnhiuibia street. St. Paul. Minn., September 5, 8 p. m. — Min- nesota State Florists' Association, 510 Snelling avenue, north. Utica, N. y.. September 7. 8 p. m.— tJtica Florists' Club. Genesee Hall. Oneida square. Washington, D. C, September 5, 8 p. m. — Florists' Club of ■\\ ashington. 1214 F, street. N. W. Wants, For Sale, Etc One Cent Per Word. Cash with Adv, , For Plant Advs., See ReadyReference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this offlcc- enclose 10 cents extra to cover postac;e etc. Situation Wanted— Id a greenhouse b; a prac- tical alt around, txperienced man. Key4'iJ. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Experienced all around store man desires position id Cliicago- Is in city at present. .Address Key 48^>. care .American Florist Situation Wanted — By a young man to ieara the cui newer business and desigo work , son of a gardener: bober. industrious an dene rgetK;a«e2i. ^ Key ^88.^ care American Flosist. SI Ubtion Wantcd-.\s gardtner by a thor oufchiy piaciical man who has tiist class refer- ences lor hoaesty, sobri .ly and capability: over 14 ytars in last place; was a very successlul exbibiior. Key 486; care .American Floiist. Situation Wanted-Geiman gardener and florist, married, age 3.x wishes posit on as fore- man OD first-class piivare or commercial place after Sept. lEth. Ji-Lius B.^l'ER. Chichester. Ulster County. N. V. Situation Wanted— Young man. 22 years old. ambiiiou s and capable, 6 years' practital ex- peiitnce. 3 years on nursery, 3 vears with Horist; will take work wiih either, but prefer latter, situation in or around New York City preferred, ■'Address Key 487. care Ametican Florist, Situation Wented— By single man, 29 years of age, with 15 yeais' of experience in growing cut flowers and all kinds of pot plants; best of refer- ences: please stale wage., AlPHONfF. Wm. Horeeeck, R- F, D, -Kansas City Mo, Situation Wanted— Good sober, steady and industrious parly wishes to secure a situation as salesman or decorator in retail florist store or as gardener or grower on private or commercial place. Sixteen years of experience in all branches of the Horist trade. Can furnish the best of references fom past employers State wages when writing. Key 480 American Florist, Help Wanted— First class man for mail order department by largest seed house in the south; Rive experience and state where employed. Key 482, care .American Florist, Help Wanted — Experienced florist for store to handle first class trade; mutt be of pleasing personality, expeit designer and decorator, with references; stale experience and salary expected L. W, McCov, 912 Third Ave,. Seattle Wash, Help Wanted— Grower to take charge of green bouse. Must understand growing of carnations, chrysanthemums and bedding stock Sober single German preferred, Statewagesper montii with boaid, D, S, Sevingston 1657 Crawford Road, Cleveland. Ohio, For Sale-Two houses, 18x100. located in living Park: ill health cause for selling; a snap. He.nky Schuffert 4332 Barnard St., Chicag cago. For Sale— Florist business, established eight years; good business location; will sell on account of sickness. Key 477, care .American Florist, For Sale— 2 greenhouses 54x24, new three years ago; well stocked; good trade; hut water heat; 7 room house, all modern convenienct-S; on lot 82x196: good reason for selling. M, Iv, 59 Corwin St., Norwalk, O. For Sale— Two greenhouses, well stocked with Boston ferns and pot plants, one 20x125 feet and the other 16x20 feet; also a hot water boiler, three Tears old, and a large boiler in shed 20x24 feet; office 16x20 feet in connection; good location for retail trade; for further particulars call on or write, Aug, Koeble 4228 N, 40th Ave, Chici>eo. Ill, For Sale or Rent— An old established retail florist stole in Chicago. located on Wrightwood, Sheffield and Lincoln Aves. Greenhouse in connection. For further particulars call on or write J. T. Heleok, 911 Wrightwood Ave., Chicago. Ill, For lease-At once, the Staton Greenhouse Columbus Kan.; 2,700 feet glass, lO-room dwell- ing, large new barn 20 acres garden land lettuce and plants, with good market; new and in good repair. Write to S. E, St.\ton, Lawrence, Kan, First-Class Store Man With many years of experience and capable of taking charge, is desirous of securing a situation in or near Chicago. Key 49 1 , care American Florist. For Sale Greenhouse glass, size 10x12 and 10x14, A double strenglh also rafters cheap. Write MRS. ANNA TONNER, 1 75 1 N. 63rd Ave., CHICAGO. Opportunity ===Wanted. Writer would like to show his worth in position of authority; high class man; thoroughly proficient in "all depart- ments of retail business. Key 489, c ire American Florist. BOILERS Tubular, 42x10. 48x14. 54x16, 54x18. 60x16. 66x16. 72x16. 7?\'8. also others. Firebox from 6 h p. to \IS li. p.. all tvpcB. A good lot of boiler tubes. Cur piices are very low. Write us. H. W. DYAR, 1245 Marquetle Bldg. Cliicago Stop! Read This! Are you a live salesman with a little better than ordinary ability? Are you thoroughly acQuaiott'd with the tiortst and nursery trade. There is a position on our sales force for you. State your qualiticaiioos in first letter. Key 484, care American Florist. NEW YORK SALESMEN We need men who are familiar with the green- house trade in and around New York. State age, experience and salary. Address Boilers, "°Umerican Florist >Vinter in the South. I wish to arrange with a good busi- ness man (or woman) who thoroughly understands the retail florist business, to act as Assistant Manager of long established winter flower and fruit busi- ness in one of the largest southern winter resoits, open January to April. A year-after-year proposition for com- petent person who has his own business in North. Address, with references and full j>arliculars. Key 487, care American Florist. r The Best Color Chart For Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen. ^ Erfurt, Germany, May 9, 1911. American Florist Co,, Chicago, U. S. A., Dear Sirs:— -If you have any copies left of the comparative color plate compiled by F, Schuyler Mathews, I shall be obliged if you will send me one, my copy having somehow got mislaid and I do not like to be without this excellent little production. Yours truly, Ernst Benary. Published and For Sale by the American Florist Co., \^ Price One Dollar, Postpaid. 440 S. Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. J 306 IHE American Florist. Sept. 2, Fine Crop Jast Coming On. Also Good Crop of PINK KILURNEY. We are now cutting our first crop of Mrs. Aaron Ward, the beautiful Eastern Rose. We Grow all the Stock we Sell and Guarantee it to be Strictly Fresh. PRICE LIST AMERICAN BEAUTIES Extra long. 80-in 24-in 18-in 8 to 12-in. Per doz. $2 50 2 00 1 60 1 00 "B Short stems Per 100 $1 00 to 6 00 Kaiserin, Rhea Reid, Maryland Per 100 Extra long select $8 00 Good Medium length $5 00 to 8 00 Good Short 3 00to 4 00 KlUarney, White Killarney, and Perle Per 100 Extra long $6 CO to $ 8 00 Good medium length $4 00 to 6 00 Good short length 3 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward per loo Medium $1 00 to $5 00 Short 2 OOto 3 00 CARNATIONS Select White and Pink $1 50 to $2 00 HARRISII LILIES per doz. 1 00 to 1 25 " per 100, 8 00 to 10 00 Asters, all colors 1 50 to 3 00 Lily Of the Valley 3 OOto 4 00 Gladioli 2 OOto 4 00 Adiantum 1 00 to 1 50 Asparagus Sprays 3 00 to 4 00 Ferns, Eastern per 1000, $1 60 20 Galax, Green per lOOO 1 00 16 Bronze per 1000 150 15 Smilax perdoz. 2 00 Our Selection of Roses in lots of 500 at the rate of $20.00 per 1000. BASSETT & WASHBURN, Office and store: 131 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, Illinois. Chicago. A SLIGHT lilPKOVEMENT. There has been a slight improve- ment in the business the past week but it is still in a state of lethargy and all hands could do considerable more if the demand would only in- crease. The retail stores are doing but very little, therefore the local de- mand on the market is very small, and in only a few flowers is the call from all sources equal to the receipts. There has been a very good demand for American Beauty roses, especially the short-stemmed grade, and they clean up very well daily. Good carna- tions are also very good property and notwithstanding the large amount of small asters that there are in the mar- ket sell very well. Roses other than American Beauty are quite plentiful, and although a large proportion of the receipts are short-stemmed, there is some excellent stock being received of fine color and good stem, but there has been a good demand all the week for the colored roses, especially pink and at times they have sold up very clean. There is, however, a large over- supply of white. Carnations are im- proving rapidly, but are not yet being received in very large quantities, and as before stated, find ready sale if of good quality. Lilies are quite plen- tiful, especially longiflorums, tliere be- ing some large shipments received from the east to add to the local sup- ply. There is still a goodly number of Japane-se lilies, L. rubrum, being re- ceived, and those on long stems are very effective in the windows or on the counters. Asters are very plentiful, especially the cheaper grades, but the branching asters of good quality are selling well and at quite good jirices. There is a marked falling off in the receipts of gladioli, and of those that do come in many are of a grade much inferior to the stock that has been upon the market for the last monrn. Dahlias are beginning to be more plen- tiful and there are some flowers of a very good grade now making their appearance. Lily of the valley is of very fine quality but the demand is small, and there are also a few orchids to be seen. Of outdoor stock there is still a great quantity and large amount of hydrangea is to be had with a great supply of rudbeckia, helianthus, marigolds, feverfew and other seasonable stock. Water lilies are still shown in the retail windows and the colored varieties are very beautiful and make up in fine work. Of greens, the supply is ample and of good quality, and the shortage of smilax that has existed is now over, there being plenty to meet the de- mand. The trade is now anxiously looking forward to the early frosts when the mass of cheaper flowers will be cut off and trade will be more brisk. The outlook is quite optimistic notwithstanding the dull month of August, and all are looking forward to a banner year. The population of the city shows an increase of 78,000 according to the publishers of the city directory, and all indications i^oint to an unequalled season. The only cloud on the horizon is the threatened rail- road strike, which would not only cause trouble in the shipment of stock but would also have an effect upon the business outlook. At present it looks as if this would be speedily arbi- trated and as soon as cooler weather comes in business will make rapid strides toward improvement and as- sume normal conditions. NOTES. Fisher Bros, of Evanston finished their planting this week when the last of the carnations were placed in the new range. The chrysanthemums and \ Budlong's EBlue Ribbon Valley. pot plants in the old houses are do- ing nicely and are looking fine. A large sign on the firm's newly deco- rated store attracts the attention of the public and denotes that the pro- prietors are prejiared for a brisk fall trade. A. T. Pyfer stopped off at Detroit on his way home from the conven- tion to see Albert Stahlein's new range of greenhouses that is btnlt on wheels. He thinks it is a practical idea and it should meet with much success. The material for this range was fur- nished by the Geo. M. Garland Co. of Des Plaines. T. L. Metcalfe, the proprietor of half a dozen stores and laundries in Kentucky and Tennessee. passed through the city on August 24, en- route from the laundrymen's conven- tion at Minneapolis to his home in Hopkinsville, Ky. A. C. Schafer is back from an auto trip through the southern part of the state and is again attending to his duties at the E. F. Winterson Co.'s store. The journey of 500 miles was made without mishap in his Buick touring car. Robert Xortham is supplying George Reinberg's customers with a new crop of Richmond roses. These were good property during the shortage of short- stemmed American Beauty roses. Mrs. J. A. Schmidt will leave soon to visit relatives at Detroit, Mich. igii. The American Florist. 30T Poehlmann Bros. Co. 32=34=3(1 E. Randolph St., Long Distance Phone Randolph 35 CHICAGO, ILL. A Large Crop of Short Stemmed BEAUTIES Also Long and IVfedium Lengths. American Beauty and other Roses have been so long and so well grown at our greenhouses that there is little need of our calling attention to the excellence of our stock. We lead in quality and quantity. White Killarney, Richmond, Killarney, My Maryland and Perle are coming in great quantities, and tlie quality is the Poehlmann quality which is recognized as the leader in this market. Short Roses, Our Selection, $7 per 1000 Current Price List. — AMERICAM BEAUTIES Per Doz. Long, specials $2 50 36-inch 2 00 .SO-inch 1 50 24-inch 1 25 18 to 20-inch 1 00 Short Per 100, $2.00 to $6 OO Per 100 KILLARNEY, Special % 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short $2 00 to 3 00 RICHMOND, Special 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short $2 OOto 3 00 WHITE KILLARNEY, Special 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short $2 OOto 3 00 PRINCE DE BULGARIE 4 OOto 10 00 MRS. AARON WARD 2 00 to 6 00 Subject to change without notice. Per 100 MY MARYLAND, Special $8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short $2 00 to 3 00 PERLE 2 OOto 6 00 Cattleyas per doz., $8 00 CARNATIONS, Per 100 Fancy white, pink and red 3 00 2 00 1 00 10 00 4 00 1 50 4 00 2 00 4 00 3 00 First quality $1 OOto Short Lawson.. 75 to Harrlsii Lilies per doz., $1 50 Valley $2 OOto Daisies, Shasta 1 OOto Gladiolus 2 00 to Asters 1 OOto " extra fancy 3 OOto Plumosus Sprays, Sprengeri Plumosus Strings, extra long... per string, 60c Galax per ICOO, $1 26 Ferns '. per 1000, 1 60 Adiantum Croweanum i oo POEHLM ANN'S FANCY VALLEY) y;„j;''J^«',;^;j^^^^^^^^ EXTRA FINE HARRISII LILIESJ OBMtriedyouwJIIhavenoother 808 J HE American Florist. Sept. 2, SAWYER'S CELEBRATED ASTERS Which enables us to supply you with the "Cream of the Market" Something exceptionally fine in white, purple and pink. Order of Us. CURRENT PRICE LIST AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per do?. 36to4S-incb $2 .SO 24to30in h $1 50 to 2 00 18 to 24 inch. 1 00 to 150 IZtolSinch 75to 103 8 to 12 inch 50 ROSES Per 100 Specials 98 O0to$lo 00 Richmond .$3 00 to $6 00 Killaroey 3 (« to 6 00 Maman Crochet 30Oto 6 00 My Maryland 300to 6 00 Elides SOOto 6 03 Maid 3 OOto 6 ("0 ROSES, Our Selection . $3 00 MISCELLANEOUS Aster*, fancy $2 00 to $3 00 common 75 to 150 Carnations, common 2 OOto 3 Ou MISCELLANEOUS Pur 100 Gladioli, Augusta $2 00 to S3 00 Amer'ca 3 00 Mrs. F. Kine 2 (JO to 3 00 Assorted, not named.. 1 00 Daisies, small 75 Shasta 1 OOto 1 SO Harrisii Lilies 12 50 kubrum Lilies 4 CO to 6 01 Auratum Lilies SfOtolOOO Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Adiantum 75 to 100 Asparagus StrinKS... each. 50c lo 60c A'spataeus Bunches.. .each. 25c to 50c Spreneeri Bunches each 25c to 35c Smilax per doz.. SI 50 Galax per 1000. 1 25 Perns per 1000. 150 Subject to change without notice. Store open 7:30 a. m to 5 p. m. during August. Sundays and Holidays close at Doon. VAUGHAN & SPERRY '^'TAris'r' 161 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. H. B. Hirsch has opened his floral establishment in the New Willard The- atre building at Fifty-first street and Calumet avenue, and reports a very busy time, considering the dull season. He expects his business to pick up con- siderably as soon as the schools in this vicinity open, and will then install an- other large ice box. S. Lanskl of the Illinois Pipe & Mfg. Co. reports that his company is being kept on the jump filling many green- house orders, and states that as a spe- cial inducement he is offering some very fine and thoroughly overhauled pipes, flues, casings and greenhouse fittings at greatly reduced fall prices. Arthur Lloyd Vaughan has returned, with a fine coat of tan, from a most en- joyable outing at Corey Lake, Mich. Much pleasure was derived from fishing and teaching the natives how to swim. Fred Sperry says trade at the store has picked up considerably, and thinks it will continue good during September. Samuel Markovits of Markovits Bros., manufacturers of artificial flow- ers at 954 Milwaukee avenue, is now in New York City in search of suitable premises in which to establish an east- ern office and factory. The rapidly in- creasing business in this section of the country requires this addition. The many friends of Duncan A. Rob- ertson, the expert designer at the E. Wienhoeber Floral Co., will be pleased to know that his wife is rapidly recov- ering from the severe illness through which she has passed at the German American hospital for the last few weeks. Clifford Pruner is seen with both hands encased with bandages, having been recently poisoned with Rhus Toxicodendron, commonly known as poison ivy. The malady is, however, im- proving rapidly and he hopes soon to be able to remove the bandages. Charles Hengesch, 7360 Murphy ave- nue, tells us the baths at Mudlavia. Ind., and Mt. Clemens, Mich., were of no benefit to him or his rheumatism, and if any of his fellow greenhousemen can suggest any other place he would be pleased to give it a trial. Fred Lieberraann pitched a good game of ball for the Nappertandy team on August 27. when they played a twelve-innings tie with the crack White Sox Cubs. The game was called on ac- count of darkness, with the score 2 to 2. L. Hoeckner is figuring on making some easy money from the sale of his poodles at many of the county fairs this fall. "Stogie" is an old-timer at the concession game and knows how to gather in the coin. C. Scheiff, 5655 East Bavenswood avenue, has successfully and profitably grown some very fine mushrooms for the last two winters and is now mak- ing preparations to enter this business on a larger scale. James Salach purchased the store at ISIO South Halsted street from F. C. Strury about a month ago and reports that with the help of his able wife business is progressing along very nicely. Peter Olsem, superintendent of the Chicago Carnation Co.'s greenhouses at Joliet, is one of the many well- known florists whose likeness appears in Lord & Burnham's new catalog. Mrs. Anna Tonner, 1751 North Sixty-third avenue, has some green- house glass and several sets of rafters that she would like to dispose of at a very reasonable price. The Geo. Wittbold Co.'s advertise- ments in the street cars are very at- tractive and continue to attract the attention of thousands of people. F. C. Thom, 1639 Milwaukee avenue, reports a very successful season and ^ Budlong's EBlue Ribbon Valley. has spent the last few weeks preparing for the cold weather. J. F. Czarnik. of the company bear- ing his name, is contemplating open- ing a floral establishment in the loop district this winter. John Kruchten is receiving such a large quantity of lilies that he has found it necessary to make use of his neighbor's ice-box. Mrs. John Welsh has returned from a most enjoyable visit with relatives in New York, New Jersey and other eastern states. F. J. Krauss. E. F. Winterson's pop- ular employe, has given up the florist business and is now farming at Dow- agiac, Mich. County Commissioner J. A. Mendel and family have returned from a pleasant outing at their cottage at Fox Lake. Henry C. Dunn and wife left Sun- day, August 27, to visit his old home in Boston, where his mother is se- riously ill. At Hoerber Bros.' store the shipping trade is more active and from pres- ent indications promises to con- tinue so. Kyle & Foerster are receiving a fancy grade of dahlias in their large shipments of high grade cut flowers. R. A. McPheron, the successful man- ager of the Cottage Greenhouses at Litchfield, was in the city August 26- jgii. The American Florist. 309 BEST BEAUTIES IN THE MARKET. W\k ITHOL'T question the tinest and cleanest crop one has ever seen. Ill The stems are perfect, substance is fine and the large colored buds ^s=J are of unsurpassed quality. The quantity is so large that we can fill all orders, so let them come. Out-of-town as well as local florists who appreciate good stock should give us their orders for we have the most per- fect flowers that can possibly be grown. Absolutely the best, none in the market can compare with them. Order now and you will agree with us when you receive your shipment. Killarncys, Richmonds, Jardincs, Uncle John and our other varieties of roses are also of the first quality, Order From Us and Get The Best. CURRtNT PRICE LIST-SUBJECT BEAUTIES Perdoz Extra Select $2 60 36-inch stem 2 00 30-inch stem 1 50 24-inch stem 1 25 20-iDch stem 1 00 16-inch stem 75 12-inch stem 60 Per 100 KiUarney, select % $ 4 00 medium $ 2 00 to 3 00 WWte KiUarney, select 4 00 medium 2 00 to 3 00 TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Per 100 Richmond, select 4 00 medium 2 00 to 3 00 Carnations, fancy 3 00 good 1 60 Easter Lilies, medium 10 00 long 12 00 Valley 3 OOto 4 00 Ferns 1 60 Sprengeri and Asparagus Sprays each 50 All Green Goods at market rates. ROSES, our selection, $3.00 per 100 WIETOR BROS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. 310 The American Florist. Sept 2, Fancy Beauties and Roses PRICE LIST AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. Extra long stems |3 00 36 inch stems 2 50 30 inch stems 2 00 24 inch stems 1 76 20 inch stems 1 BO 16 inch stems 1 25 12 inch stems 75c to 1 00 Short stems , 50 Richmond 1 Per 100 Killarney | Select $6 00 to $ 8 00 mJ'mSS^:::::;:;:::: f ^^^^- ^ «« - ' '' Mrs. Field J Uncle John I Select . I: Per 100 S 00 to 8 00 3 00 to 5 00 Bride I Medium JjnnH«'* ^Select $6 00 to $ 8 00 ^"""^* 'Medium 3 00 to Perle Roses, oui selection Harrisil Per doz., $1 50 Valley 3 00 to Adiantnin Asparagus, per bunch Ferns, per 1000 Asters 1 00 to 5 00 200 400 1 00 50 1 50 3 00 2,000,000 TEET OF MODERN GLASS. Peter Reinberg, 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. John Zech greatly eiijo.\t'tl the trip to the convention at Baltimore and especially the visit to Washington, wliere he had the pleasure of visiting the government buildings and above all the view of the city and surround- ing country from the top of Washing- ton monument. Mr. Zech says that when he was at the top of the monu- ment he had reached the highest point in his life, but from wliat was said to him at the convention by a certain Chicago member he has already reached as liigh a point in tlie esteem of the many friends of his home city. Miss Minnie Wattman, E. C. Amling Co.'s boolvlteeper, has returned from a most enjoyable outing in eastern states and Nova Scotia. The ocean trip was most delightful, although at one time it nearly proved fatal, for the steamer Massachusetts, on which they had talcen passage, cauglit afire and it was several hours before the crew finally had the flames under control. Miss Gunter- berg, who accompanied her upon the journey and remained in New York a few days longer, is expected home Au- gust 31. Poehlraann Bros. Co. are busy pre- paring for the large fall trade which they feel assured will soon be here. Supplies are being stored ready for a moment's call. The large amount of stoclv now being received is of excellent quality and a sample of what is sure to be on hand when the busy season opens. The roseS are of splendid qual- ity and substance already, and the other stock is fully up to the high standard for which this house is noted. AUie Zech stole a march not only on his parents but all of his many friends when he was quietly married on Saturday, August 26, to Miss Emma Pagels. Although his friends feel dis- appointed that they were not let in on the secret and were unable to enjoy witnessing the ceremony, the happy couple is forgiven and the best wishes of all are extended to the popular young man and his happy bride. H. Van Gelder of Percy Jones' left August 27 for Texas, on a trip both for business and the benefit of his health. Mrs. Jones is in charge at the store and one can but say that the young wholesaler is indeed fortunate in having such an enterprising and industrious mother who has so success- Headquarters for ORCHIDS and all Fancy Stock CHAS. W. NcKELLAR, 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. fully managed the business during his recent illness. The Chicago Carnation Co.'s crack baseball team lost for the third time this season when they were defeated at Joliet in an eleven-innings game. The club has made a very creditable showing and has defeated some of the best teams in this vicinity. This is probably due to excellent twirling of ^ Budlong's E Blue Ribbon Valley. the pitcher and the gilt-edged support 1 of the team. Emil A. Danz, 1611 Lake street, has spent a busy month putting in a new store front and a large display electric sign and is soon to leave for a long needed rest. Mr. Danz believes in kill- ing two birds with one stone. He therefore will spend his vacation at Mt. Clemens, where he will try a cure for his rheumatism. The Chicago Pump Co. has received many testimonials expressing satisfac- tion for the manner in which their pumps clear the condensation in heat- ing systems. Their new illustrated catalogue, which they will gladly mail to anyone interesteJ, fully describes the working of these pumps. John C. Enders, Jr., was awarded the prize for the handsomest baby, two to three years old. at the North Shore Ladies' Club baby show, held at Ar- cade hall. The proud and happy father has been the recipient of many congrat- ulations at the Poehlmann Bros, store. William E. Eschrich, of the Eschrich Nursery and Floral Co., of Milwaukee, visited the Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s, Frank Oechslin's and George Wittbold Co.'s greenhouses this week. His firm will have a large exhibit at the Wiscon- sin state fair this month. Mrs. J. Simpson returned August 27 from a most enjoyable visit with re- latives at Rockford, 111. The new gar- age that is being erected in the rear of the Simpson store on Ogden avenue will soon be occupied by a new automo- bile. Frank Johnson of the A. L. Randall Co. left August 28 with a good line of samples for parts unknown. Mr. John- son has something fine in the ribbon ine to show his customers that is sure to bring in many orders. Bassett & Washburn's Mrs. Aaron Ward roses are selling like hot cakes and many of the florists are using them n thejr window displays. Some very fine ones were seen at John Mangel's, the Wabash avenue florist. The J. B. Deamud Co. is very for- tunate in having growers who are sup- ilying a fine grade of gladioli. The flowers seen at the store this week are as good as have been shipped in throughout the summer. A new American Beauty rose grower arrived at the home of Ernest Amling n Maywood on Friday, August 25. Mrs. Amling and son, Ernest Jr., are both doing nicely. E. J. Reynolds, formerly with the Art Floral Co. of San Francisco. Calif., lias accepted a ' position with the Alpha Floral Co. of this city. Arthur Weatherwax, better known as 'Sag," is back from his vacation and s again doing the buying for William T. Smyth. A. F. Longren, the hustling travel- ng representative for E. H. Hunt, started out on his fall trip this week. L. Stapp and wife of Rock Island vere welcome visitors this week. Edw. Schultz, of the B. C. Amling "orce, is back from his vacation. The American Florist, Carnations, Roses, Valley Harrisii^ Rubrum, Auratum, Special Asters Gladioli, Dahlias. Wire in your orders. They will have prompt attention at reason- able prices. PRICE LIST American Beauties. Perdo. Extra loDK $/! 00 2t-30inch 2 00 IS-lSinch 1 50 Uinch 100 Short stems per 100. $4 00 to 6 00 Kalserin, Rhea Reld, Maryland. Per ion J600 5 DO 2 00 Lone select Good medium lenKth . Good short Killarney, Richmond, White KUlarney and Perle. per loo Lone select 16 00 Good medium leneth 4 00 to 5 00 Good short length 2 00 Good Short Roses, per 1000, $7.50 Carnations. Per 100 Fancy indoor $2 00 Good outdoor 1 OO Short Outdoor Carnations. Per 1000. $5 00. HARRISII $8 00 to $10 00 Anratiun S 00 to 10 00 Rubrum 4 00 Snapdragons 3 OO Hydrangeas 4 OO Dalbies, Snasta i Ot) Lily of the Valley .? Oo to 4 00 Gladioli, fancy 2 001O 4 00 Asters, Fancy, Specials 4 00 Short 1 OOto 2 00 Adiantnm l 00 Asparagus Sprays 2 00 Strings each. 60c Sprengeri 2 00 Ferns perlOOO.SlSO Galax, Green and Bronze. per 1000. 1 SO Smllax perdoz.. 1 50 to 2 00 The Chicago Flower Growers' Association Phone Randolph S449 176 N. Michigan Ave., CHICAGO See Plant Advertisement on Page 331, This Issue. Mrs. W. E. Englehardt and two chil-, dren and her mother returned to her home in Memphis, Tenn.. after a few weeks' visit in this city. Tim Matchen, the pODular young manager at th^ Peter Reinberg store, and wife treated the visitors to an automobile ride on the boulevards and through the parlvs which was greatly appreciated. Mrs. Englehardt's husband is well known to the trade here, for he is connected with the Idlewild greenhouses, one of the largest buyers on the local market. John Kruchten, D. B. Freres, E. H. Hunt, Vaughan & Sperry and John Sin- ner are giving their stores a new coat of paint this week. The latter, an ex- pert fisherman, was so interested in the fish that Henry Weis brought back this week that before he realized what he was doing his paint brush had trans- formed a black bass into a speckled trout. A. Duplan. of Mobile. Ala., has placed an order with the S. Wilks Manufactur- ing Co. for one of their self-feeding hot- water boilers. The boiler that this southern grower bought from this con- cern seven years ago has given such good service that he is installing a sec- ond one for heating the addition that was built this year. Manager Prese. of the Chicago Flower Growers' Association store, says that business is picking up, especially the shipping trade, which was very good the past week. He is at present corresponding with some eastern violet growers and expects to have a few as members of the association soon. Wietor Bros, are cutting an extra large quantity of American Beautys, Killarney, White Killai-ney and Mrs. Jardine roses of the first quality. If the cut continues to increase in quantity as it has the past week they will either have to enlarge the store or move the office on the second floor. Robert J. Windier, the popular florist of St. Louis and president of the St. Louis Florists' Club, and Miss Amy Zender, daughter of Adam Zender, the well-known grower of this city, will be married at the home of the bride's par- ents, at 6C3S Ridge avenue, on Septem- ber 6. Charles W. McKellar expects to re- ceive a good cut of Dendrobium for- mosum, for one of his orchid growers will soon be in full crop. The genial wholesaler and his wife were present at the auto races at Elgin on August 26. Henry Weis, of the J. A. Budlong force, is again attending to his duties at the store, after enjoying a two weeks' vacation at Tomahawk Lake, Wis. He brought back a mess of good- sized fish, mostly bass and pike. Sol. Garland finished his planting this week and now has a fine stock of plants which should produce some good blooms this season. Enchantress is his favorite variety and four houses of these are in the pink of condition. Victor Young, formerlv in the employ of J. Schoepfle, left August 28 for Pa- latka, Fla., with the intention of making his home there if a suitable tract of land can be purchased. J. T. Kidwell says that in his many years of experience in the florist busi- ness he has never experienced such a dullness in trade as has prevailed the past month. J. A. Budlong's store is beginning to take on a fall appearance and large quantities of roses, carnations, asters and other choice stock are daily ar- rivals. Charles Shaffer, of the Des Plaines Violet Co., has his Marie Louise violet plants in fine condition and expects to have a large cut this season. The annual Schobermesse of the Lux- emberger Bruderbund will be held at Karthauser Grove, September 3-4. J. C. Bruckner will open another store at St. Lawrence and Sixty-seventh street in the very near future. ^ Budlong's EBlue Ribbon Valley, Miss H. V. Tonner has returned from a most enjoyable visit with relatives at Russell, Kan. Emil Jehlik has returned from his fishing trip with a string of good-sized bass and pike. Mrs. Frank Garland expects to leave soon to visit her daughter Rennie, who is at Albuquerque, N. M. Visitors : — William E. Eschrich, of the Eschrich Nursery and Floral Co., North Milwaukee, Wis.; Frank Wash- burn, of A. Washburn & Sons, Bloom- ington; C. E. Schaefer, and Henry Sal- zer, La Crosse, Wis., and A. A. McPher- on, of the Cottage greenhouses. Litch- field. Bassett & Washburn Employes' Outing. The picnic given by the employes and members of the firm of Bassett & Wash- burn was held on Thursday, August 17, in the woods east of the greenhouses. A platform for dancing was erected and Bohlander's orchestra of four pieces played from 2 o'clock in the afternoon until 8 o'clock in the evening. The vari- ous events were in good shape. The first event was the tug of war; this was participated in by four teams of five men each; a team of which Fred Her- man was the captain was one winner and a team of which John Linn was the captain was the other winner. Boxes of cigars were the prizes. The shoe race was very hotly contested; at least a dozen men entered. It resulted in a 312 The American Florist. Sept. 2, "The Busiest House in Chicago" We are receiving such a large quantity of exceptionally tine Asters, Gladioli, Roses, Carnations, Sweet Peas, Lilies, Lily of the Valley, and other choice stock, that we can properly fill each and every order. J. B. DEAMUD CO. 160 N. Wabash Ave , CHICAGO tie, the winners being George Schu- mann and John Johnson. The sausage- eating contest was participated in by over 30; this was won by Mr. Larsloo Johns. A ] 00-yard race was won by Alex. Linn and a 75-yard race for men 35 years old and over had to be run in heats, as there were so many contest- ants. It finally resulted in a tie race, the winners being Emil O'Berg and David Craigmile. Tlie balancing con- test was won by Nick Den, a one-legged race was won by Paul Kohout and a race for boys 10 and 12 years old by Walter Anderson. The contests for ladies and little girls was just as warmly contested, the girls' race being won by Lillian Kohout, the needle- threading contest by Miss Johnson, the bean race by Mrs. O'Berg, the cookie- eating contest by Mi-s. Carlson and the ball-throwing contest by Miss Carlson, a second prize being won by Margaret Lenhough. After the contests were over the crowd enjoyed themselves dancing and playing ball. The attend- ance was very large; there were 120 grown-ups and 55 children. A delicious supper was served at 6 o'clock, while liquid refreshments were served all the time. Ice cream, lemonade and large quantities of ginger ale and pop were enjoyed by the children as well as by the grown-up people. The management of the picnic, in charge of a committee which was appointed by the men them- selves, was very ably handled. The prizes were as follows : Fifty-yard dash, men under 35, neckties and scarf pin; ball-throwing, open to ladies, purse and gloves; race for boys, baseball and bat; bean-carrying contest, for ladies and girls, parasol; balancing contest, for men and boys, shirt; race for girls under 10, hair ribbon and sash; cookie- eating contest, for ladies, comb; hop- ping race, for boys, baseball glove; sau- sage contest, for men and boys, knife; needle-threading contest, for ladies and girls, jabot and veil; fifty-yard dash, for men over 35, safety razor; tug of war, box of cigars. Columbus Florists' Association. The Columbus Florists' Association had their first outing August 12, which no doubt will be remembered for a long time by those who participated in it. The automobile parade through the city previous to going to the pic- nic grounds was the talk of the town, the mayor of the city honoring the as- sociation by leading it, and to show their appreciation of this the associa- tion presented him with a beautiful basket of flowers. All the cars in the parade were decorated with flowers and plants, the most attractive being those of Schiller park and the band wagon, this being an auto truck. On the way to the picnic grounds the parade passed through Schiller park and Superintendent Sherman, as well as his able assistant, F. Heil, re- ceived many favorable comments on the fine work. This park is a credit to any city and is particularly the pride of the Germans, the name of the park having a great deal to do with tliis. It was at Schiller park that pho- tographs of the entire parade and in- dividual machines were taken. About noon the parly reached Her- mandale Grove, a fine spot for picnics, and it was not long before everybody was having a good time. Frank Heil gave ample proof that he was an ex- cellent coolc and provider, there being 80 in all to feed, but he had plenty for everyone. A brass band consist- ing of 12 pieces furnished the music; notable speakers gave toasts and reci- tations, among whom were politicians, and a jolly good time prevailed until dark. There were so many florists present from various points of the state that the Columbus Floral Co., whose place adjoins the picnic grounds, extended an invitation to the entire party to in- spect their houses, which cover about 70,000 square feet of ground, devoted to carnations and chrysanthemums ex- clusively. Only words of praise could be heard of what the party saw, and Frank Miller, the president of the com- pany, and Paul Halbrooks, the super- intendent, should feel convinced that they are leaders in their respective lines. The association is Indeed indebted to the chairman of the outing commit- ten. Joe Hellenthal, who displayed such wonderful ability and everlasting pa- tience. We all take our hats off to good old Joe. The Association being young, w-as satisfied with the attend- ance, although they would like to have seen the few remaining members of the Florists' Club present. They were all invited. However, it is gratifying to l^now that they admit the affair was a success inasmuch as it was reported in another trade paper that the outing was given by tlie Florists' Club. The association wishes to thank the Flor- ists' Club for the courtesy extended. F. C. V. Port Chester, N. Y. — Fred Dettmer, formerly of Belle Haven, has purchased the floral business known as the Rosary. Copenhagen, N. Y.— John M. Lewis ofliciated as judge at the floral festival held at Carthage by the Deer River Agricultural Club. Cleveland. STOCK EQUALS DEMAND. Business is about the same as dur- ing last week. Asters are barely equal to the demand and good indoor asters are few and bring a good price. Carnations have a good call, some very good stock from old plants, in- side stock, are arriving daily. Out- door stocic is rather poor and not much in demand. Sweet peas still keep on coming in, but the demand is only fair. Easter lilies have a good call and the quality is exceptionally fine. Gladioli are very plentiful, Amer- ica and May being most in de- mand. Coreopsis, Virginia heather and larkspur is part of the daily stock. Greens of all kinds are plentiful with the exception of smilax. Roses of all grades and varieties are in good sup- ply and the stock is very fine for this season of the year. American Beau- ties are large blooms and long stems and the color is just riglit. My Mary- land and Killarney are keeping up both as to color and quality. Dahlias are making their appearance but so far are short in stem. Swainsona is plentiful. Lily of the valley is a lit- tle scarce, but there is little demand for it. NOTES. Knoble Bros, will have an exhibit at the West Side Industrial Exposition. They intend to exhibit cut flowers, fu- neral designs, wedding decorations, corsages, table decorations, etc.. in fact, about everything in the floral art. The Cleveland Florists' Exchange is receiving daily a fine cut of the new yellow rose. Mrs. Aaron Ward, also some excellent My Maryland roses, while their American Beauties are the best summer rose on the market. Harry P. Jones of the Jones-Rus- sell Co. went east this week on an extended business trip. Chas. Russell of the same firm will leave next week and meet Mr. Jones, and together they will do their fall buying. Chas. A. Woodman of the Cleveland Florists' Exchange is spending a week in Detroit, but will return in time for the big Industrial Exposition on the West Side. Labor Day, September 4, will again see our annual horse parade. All flo- rists who wish to enter their horses and delivery wagons can do so by ap- plying to the secretary. C. F. B. HARTFORD, Conn. — Edward Weleli is erecting a new greenhouse 26x156 feet at his place at 31 Annawan street. /p/i The American Florist. 313 Cut Flowers | E. H. HUNT FOR ALL OCCASIONS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES TOO. -SEND FOR PRICE LIST. 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO KENNICOTT BROS. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 163-165 N. Wabash Ave L. D. Phone Central 466. Chicago Wt will have «i.;thiDE in tha Una of CUT FLOWERS and GREENS that yoD may want If anybody haa It, at Chicago market prices oc day of shIpmeDt, HOERBER fiROS. Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers, Telephone Randolph 2768. Greenhouses DES PLAINES, ILL. Store. 162 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO ^ Budiong's EBlue Ribbon Valley. St. Louis. TRADE STILL QUIET. The weather is somewhat cooler but "trade is still very quiet. Flowers of all Ivinds are plentiful, with the exception of carnations. American Beauty and all other roses are in great supply. Next week the schools and theatres will •open and it is expected that trade will improve. >.'OTES. The flower show to be held at the ■Coliseum promises to be a record breaker. The meeting of the Chrysan- themum Sociey of America will greatly hfelp the show and it is expected that a fine display will be made by local and •outside florists. F. H. Weber was unable to attend ■ the S. A. F. convention on account of his wife's illness. We are glad to an- nounce that Mrs. Weber is much im- proved. J. F. Windt will be succeeded by his son, R. T. Windt, and J. H. Heitman. They will make extensive alterations and will push trade at the old stand '■n Bayard avenue. Chas. Kuehn is receiving some extra fine lily of the valley and a good sup- ply of fancy asters and American Beauty roses. The Bentzen Floral Co. has painted its store and in the greenhouse adjoin- ing there is a fine stock of palms and other plants. J. F. Wilcox, of Council Bluffs, la., is shipping some good colored Ameri- can Beauty roses to this market. On and after September 1 the whole- salers will remain open to 6 p. m. dally and 12 noon on Sundays. Fred Alves, of Geo. H. Angermuel- ler's, will start on his vacation in Sep- tember. J. i\. BUDLONG 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS pnnu,rn nc A Specialty oHUWtn Ur E.C.AMLINGCO. THB LARGEST, BBST EQUIPPBD, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HODSB IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO. L. D. 'Ptaores Central 1978 and 1977. VltoMeHo¥erM^Kel>s Chicago. Aug. 30 Perdoz. Koses. Beauty, specials 2 50 30in 2 00 24in 150 18 to 20ln.... 1 00@ 1 25 Per 100 Short stem 2 000 6 00 • KiUarney 2 OOffi S 00 White Killarney 2 00@ 8 00 Richmond 2 00@ 8 (lO PriDCede Bulgatie 4 0U©10 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 2 009 8 00 • My Maryland 2 00@ 8 00 ■• Kaiserin 2 00© 8 00 • bride 2 DOS) 8 00 • Bridemaid 2 009) 8 00 ■■ RlieaReid 2 00® 8 00 Carnations 1 S0@ 3 00 Asters 1 O0«il 4 00 Cattleyas perd07. 5 OOffiS 00 Daisies. Shasta 1 00@ 2 00 r.ladiolus 200® 4f0 Hydraogeas 4 00 Liliuin Auratuni 8 tO Harrisii per doz.. 1 003)1 50 ■_ ■■ Kubrum 4 CO Snapdragons 3 CO Valley. 2 00@ 3 00 Adiantum Croweanum 100 Ferns per 1000 1 50 Oalax . . . 1 25 PlumosusString each _ 60 Smilax perdoz.. I 5092 00 Sprengeri. Plumosus Sprays 3 OOo) 4 CO H. G. Berning and wife have returned from the convention. He is all ready for fall business. Alex Siegel has now recovered the use of his foot, with which he has been troubled for several weeks. Fred W. Pape's auto is a dandy. He can make his trip to the wholesale dis- trict in twelve minutes. Geo. H. Angermueller has been re- ceiving some extra fancy pink and purple asters. Mrs. Max L. Pelletier has had a very good summer business and expects an increased jtrade in the fall. Mrs. M. M. Ayres has returned from her summer home in the Ozarks and is now in shape for fall trade. The Metropolitan Floral Co. has fixed up its store and is getting ready for fall business. W. F. WIETOR BROS. whojesaie^ Cut Flowers AH teleerapb and telepbooe orders ffiveo prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO mention the American Florist when writing WIELAND S; RISCH Wholesale Growers and Shippers Cut Flowers 154 N Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO. Phone Central 879. Vention the American Florist when writing A. L Randall Co. 66 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO. L. D. Phone Central 1486. Private Exchange All Departments. I' you do not receive our price list reeularly send for it. j Mention the American Florist when writing Zech&Mann Wholesale Florists Room 218, 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Telephone, Central 3284. Mention tne American Fiortsi when writing W. P. KVLE JOSEPH FOBRSTER Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Lone Distance Phone. Randolph 3619. "The Busiest House in Gliicago." J.B.DEAMUDCO. 160 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Long Distance Phone, Central 3155. John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. 314 The American Florist. Sept. 2, Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Cut Strings, 8 feet long, 50c each. Pink Killarney, Rose Plants Own Root 5tock. Send for Prices. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. WELCH BROTHERS, 226 Devondllre St., BOSTON, MASS. Acacia Pubescens, American Beauty, Valley, Carnations, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and other seasonable stock. WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Both L. D. Phones. ST. LOUIS, MO. Supplies and Everything in Season always on hand GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER ^Vliolesale Florist, 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. CaneSticks 40c to 60c per 100 (Special price on 1000 lots.) "Mastica" $1.35 per gal, (Special price on quantity.) Boston. "IT IS DULL." Every grower or salesman that we meet looks as if he liad lost some dear friend or had been tlie victim of a gold bricic scheme; the marlcet is the cause. Trade is as iiat as a flounder. The asters are with us yet and better tlian ever, a,nd chrysanthemums are also with\ us and will be for some months. Money and high liopes have been left behind in- European travel and at the beaches and those who attempted to keep up style have spent all their avail- able cash. Tlie florist who upon open- ing his mail finds this. "Please find en- closed check," regards it as the sweet- est phrase he ever heard. But, then, we shall probably live through it, and forget it when the orders for the Sep- tember and October brides begin to come in and the quarterly dividends from the gilt-edged stocks come due — then society will splurge. "It is dull," these words fit the situation, and there is enough agony in them to satisfy all. But tliere are some bright spots on the' horizon. NOTES. The Gardeners' and Florists' Club held a field day at the gladioli grounds of B. Hammond Tracy, Wenham, Sat- urday, August 26. The day was an ideal one for the flowers. A light rain had fallen which gave the flowers a fresher look. There were about 50 in the party and they went out in a special car and were met by Mr. Tracy with autos and carriages. Mr. Tracy should be given great credit for the ap- pearance of the place. There are ten acres under cultivation and include all of the best varieties. Starting four years ago in the bulb business for his health, Mr. Tracy has built up a trade and though not having had special training, can produce stock of a quality that would put many a trained gardener to blush. Everything is clean and the stock shows a master hand in charge. From an abandoned farm to a thriving business in a few years shows what can be done if you have the grit and proper business sense. His good wife is his able helper, and a love for flowers seems to be imbued in her. The different kinds, their habits, etc.. are like A. B. C. to her. Everything is packed under her direction. A better partnership could not exist. The soil is like a gfavel pit and it surprised many of the wise ones how such stock could be grown. A caterer was hired for the oc- casion and an elegant repast was par- taken of and enjoyed. Speeches by Peter M. Millar, W. N. Craig and others followed. Mr. Craig spoke on the won- derful showing mad-? from such soil. HOLTON & HINKEL CO. Wholesalers of Fresh Flowers 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. VlioMe Hover Mw*Kete Boston. Aug. 30. Per 100 Roses Beauty best 25 00 medinm 15 00 cnlla 200 " Bride Brldeamaid .. 2 00@ 4 00 Kutra... 4 00@ 6 00 ' Killarney and Richmond.. 2 00@ 6 00 " My Maryland 2 000 6 00 " Carnot 2 00® 8 TO Carnatloni, select... 1 OOffi 1 5) Callas 8 00@12 lO Cattleyas 25 00@50 00 (iardenias 2(. 00025 '0 Gladiolus 2 OOS 4 00 Lllium LongiBornm S 00@10 ru tily o« the Valley 2 00® 4 m Sweet Peas 25@ 50 Smilax 12 00016 0" Milwaukee. Aug. 30. Roses Beantv...per do2.. 7503 00 Killarney 3 000 S nn Kaiserin 3 00^8 00 Carnations 1 on«» 3 0(i Asters 1 COS) 2 00 Gaillardia .50 Gladiolus 2 00® 4 00 Llllum cilgaDteuQi....per doz., 1 50 Lily of the Valley 3 00 Snapdragons per doz., ,50 Swaiosoija per doz., 35 Sweet Peas 50 Adiantum ISO Asparagns perstrlne. 50 Sprengeri per bunch. 35 Ferns. Fancy per HHAJ, 151 Smilax per doz.. 2 50 St. Loots, Aug. 30. Roses. Beanty medinm stems... 20 00325 00 short stems 2 00@ 4 00 Bride, Bridesmaid 3 000 4 00 Killarney 5 000 4 00 My Maryland 3 000 4 00 Asters... . 1 OOffl 300 Easter Lilies 10 00 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Asparagus Sprengerl 2 000 3 00 Cincinnati. Aug. 30. Roses Beanty perdoz,, 503 2 00 Bride. Bridesmaid 2 Ou0 4 00 Killarney 2 000 4 00 My Maryland 2 OOS 4 00 Richmond , 2 000 3 UU Pres,Taft 2 000 5 00 Carnations 1 (Offi 2 00 Asters 1 On® 2 00 Gladiolus* 2 000 3 00 Hyd'angeas 2 OOtii 6 00 Llllnm Giganteum 10 00 Longlflornm 10 00 Lily of the Valley 3 0065 00 Adiantnm I 000 I 50 Asparagus Plumosus per bunch. 25 per string. 50 Asparagus Sorengerl per bunch. 25 Smilax 12 50015 00 He had no idea that such results could be obtained upon such a place. A vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Tracy and his wife for the outing and the added pleasure of becoming acquainted with such a lady and helpmeet as Mrs. Tracy, T, P. Galvin reports the best summer trade they have had in years, and or- ders ahead make things look promising. They have' one big wedding for early September, that of the daughter of G. L. Stone, the banker, at Marion, Mass., and two other weddings the week after at Magnolia. We were shown here a vase of Mrs. Taft grown TRV MY PRICES J. JANSKY, li'-pro'Jrncfit!; Boston, Mass. Manufacturer of Florist Wire Designs. All kinds of Florist Supplies Dagger and Fancy ferns $1.00 per 1000. Green and Bronze Galax, 90c per 1000; by the case, $7.50, BOZWOO<1, 5nib, case $7.50: by the lb., 25c, Laurel Wreaths, 10 inch, $1.75 perdoz.; 12-inch. $2 25 perdoz,; 14 inco, $3.00 per doz,; 16-inch. $4.50 por doz. Laurel Trimmlnrt. 4 anH Sc ner yard. RICE BROTHERS Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Fresh Cut Valley AT ALL TIMES C. A. KUEHN, 1122 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO, A Complete Line of Wire Desir^ns. Wholesale Florist, ^ Budlong's E Blue Ribbon Valley. by J. A. Budlong & .Son Co., Auburn, R. I.; they were very fine and we were told that this was the best rose this summer. "We were also shown two seedlings which were supplied by the Waban Rose Conservatories; they are unnamed as yet: one is of the Wellesley type, good stems and foliage; the other is a beautiful pink, steins strong and foliage vigorous; these will probably re- ceive further mention later on. Mr. ■Slatter.v, of the Galvin force, has re- turned from a vacation spent in Nova ,Scotia, traveling all over that country; he feels rested and ready for the sea- son's rush, but he hasn't any fish stories, Mr. McManus has just gone on his vacation. At Penn the Florist Mr. Rogers in- forms us that J. Eiseman, head de- signer, is going to New York next week. to meet Mr. Penii, who went ahead in hia auto this week on a business trip. From New York they will go through New York, New Jersey and Philadel- phia, visiting all the principal wholesal- ers, retailers, growers and markets and getting stock for their new connecting igii. The American Florist. 316 Field Grown Carnation Plants Bought from us are Guaranteed. Theplants we are offering are all in splendid condition. Order them now, even if you are not yet ready to buy— we will reserve them for yon. It is by offering better plants — not cheaper— that we are able to liold and constantly increase our plant business. We have all good commercial vaiieties. THE LEO NIES«»EN CO., Wholesale riorlsts, 1209 A>ch Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Pillsburgh Cul Flower Company WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH. Pt stores. By the way, there is a Bible House sandwiched in between their two stores; any nice points on Bible history can be easily settled. We met William Molloy the other day. Billy, as he is called, is Boston's \eteran salesman, starting at Waban Rose Conservatories a boy. He is now with the J. A. Budlong & Son Co. and knows selling in all its phases. He is one of the most even-tempered men in the business, but Cupid has never been able to pierce his armor plate, but some day we hope to mention that Billy has surrendered to Cupid, along with our friend George C. Watson. It is aviation week in this city. Many of the boys are to be seen wearing their caps backward. Moses Leidman is in- terested in the Bleriot type. Some day we may see Moses whirling over the state house and landing at the market for his supply of flowers. Between wine crops in Jerusalem and flying machines here his spare time is pretty well taken up. Like Thomas F. Galvin and Sidney Hoffman, W^elch Bros, are to give up poor dobbin and use an automobile de- livery wagon which is to be delivered to them this week. We noticed some nice President Carnot and Radiance roses and a shipment of water lilies from W. B. Shaw. Washington, D. C. P. Welch is still at his summer home at Old Orchard. At H. M. Robinson & Co.'s we saw some nice Killarney roses and lily of the valley; the.v are hopeful of a good season's trade. Mac. Pittsburg: BUSINESS QUIKT. The last week of August still finds us awaiting the appearance of the fall trade. Business now is just marking time, with an occasional forward move- ment. The fine big late asters are now with us, and although they do not clean up, they sell well; but gladioli, no mat- ter how fine, move more slowly than they have any previous summer. Roses keep up their quality finely, all varieties <'f pink and Kaiserin doing very well. American Beauties clean up nicely, owing to the limited number coming in. The same can be said regarding lily of the valley. Very few water lilies are seen, but. of course, they are not missed. >'OTES. The store of George Wehrheim was robbed while, he was away on his wed- ding trip. Fortunately, George took all the cash with him, and about all the robbers got was a revolver which was kept to entertain such gentlemen. Some of the Evergreen growers are supplying the Allegheny market with a strain of white and pink asters that are exceptionally good. All the S. A. F. members are out- spoken about the royal treatment af- forded them in Baltimore. Harry Hamm and C. H. Puhlman are both figuring on putting in a truck. lioMe HowerMM'teU Philadelphia, Aue. 30. Per ICO Roses Beaut7. extra 20 00@35 00 Brst lOOOeiSOO Brides and Msldi 2 00@ 8 00 •■ KJIlarney 2 00810 00 ■■ White Killarney 2 00© 10 nil ."Vstcrs 1 COa 5 00 v-attieyas 25 00050 00 Gardenias per doz., 2 00313 00 Gladiolus . 2 00@ 600 Ullam Harrisll 10 J0@I2 uu Lily o( the Valley 3 000 5 00 Snapdraeons 4 OOS 8 00 Sweet Peas 400 75 Water Liliis 2 10® 600 Adiantnm 1009 150 Asparaeus per banch, 50 Smilai 15 003120 00 PiTTSBORO. Aug. 30. Per 100 Roses. Beanty. special 15 00020 00 eitra 10 00012 00 No. 1 5 00 Bride Bridesmaid 2 000 6 00 ■ uhatenay 2 000 6 00 • Killarney 2 000 6 CO " MyMaryland 2 000 6 00 ■ Richmond 2 000 6 00 Carnations 2 UO Asters 1 503) 4 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Lilinm Lonrlflorum lU OU Lily of the Valley 4 00 Sweet Peas 50@ 1 00 Adiantnm 1 03 Asparasrns SprenEcri. per bunch, iS strings per strine. 35 sprays per bunch. 3> Peonies 3 000 4 00 SmUai IS uu Quantities of very fine asters are be- ing handled bv the McCallum Co. Harry Strief. of G. & J. W. Ludwig, is taking an extended vacation. P. Maier, who is in the hospital, is re- ported in a serious condition. Roy Dashbough has returned from his trip through Ohio. J. ^ ^ A. .1. i. ... .». tV .1. ■■. it .1. .1. li .1. .1. .i. .IV il Cincinnati. >"0T A UEA^ Y SUPPLY. It is rather difficult to analyze the condition of the market. The early part of the present week the aggregate of stock on hand at all times was large, but heavy buying in any one line causes a temporary shortage in that article. •This was very noticeable in roses, which are not in over-large supply, and lilies. Choice asters were, until this week, more or less short of the demand. Many of those arriving are bruised, and, of course, move slowly. The good ones find a waiting market. Gladioli are in an over-supply. Only the larger choice ones and America take the buj-- er's eye with any degree of regularity. Carantions cut from the young stock are beginning to arrive. The green goods supply is adequate. NOTES. The J. M. McCuUough's Sons Co. have had installed in their wholesale cut flower department a large ice box. The box is built in two parts, each one of which can be iced separately. Thus they will have the greatest refrigerat- ing service, with an economy of ice. H. J. Moorman, formerly with Julius Baer, has opened up a store at 807 State avenue, at the foot of Vine Hill, under the name of H. J. Moorman Co. Mr. Moorman is well known in that vicinity and, with his large personal following, should be successful. H. THE J. M. McGullougti's Sons Co., Wliolisale Coimiiissioi Florists. CONSIGNMENTS SOUCITKD Special attention eiveo to Shipping Orders. Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES SEEDS an! BULBS. Price List on Application. 316 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, OHIO. Phone Maiu 584. yir^i''!''.. M^M»^i.''i"i>'.i'M"i»'»"i^irti'M.'.i^i"i''»''r'w u'^C ilentton the American Florist when writing EVERYTHING SEASONABLE THE McGALLUM CO;, Pittsburg, Pa. Uention the American Florist when writing THE MUNK FLORAL CO. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS and Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Columbus, Ohio Hoffmeister Floral Co. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Ohio Wholesale Growers Cut Lilium Giuanteum. $10.00 to $12.50 per 100: Asparagus Plumosus 8triDg« at 50c : Boston Ferns. 5-ln. $25.00; 6 in. $40 OO; 7 in. $60 00 p r 100 Cash with order from unknown correspondents. Largest Growers of High Grade DAHLIA BLOOMS Peacock Dahlia Farms, P' O.: Berlin, N. J. WiUiamstown June, N. J ^ Budlong's E Blue Ribbon Valley. Bay City, Mich. — Boehringer Bros. have announced that they will give a magniflcept bridal bouquet to the pouple that will be wedded at the county fair ne.xt month. 316 The American Florist. Sept. 2, Wasblngton. BUSINESS AT EOW EBB. Business is at a very low ebb and excepting the inevitable funeral work, there is but little doing. There is a surplus of stock, particularly asters. The heavy rain of a fortnight ago brought in the large flowering kinds literally by the wagon load; but now, very few people seem to want them. Such is a frequently recurring feature of the business. Of the new crop of roses some very fair stock is seen, but it moves very slowly. Dahlias and other stocks are in a similar condition. About all the carnations that are seen are short stemmed field stock. Carna- tions that were planted in the houses a month ago, are as a rule doing well, notwithstanding the hot and humid weather of August. THE LATE JOSEPH K. FREEMAN. The following resolutions were adopt- ed at a called meeting of the Florists' Club of Washington held August 23 : "Whereas, death has robbed the Flor- ists' Club of one of its charter mem- bers, who has for years been an active and loyal supporter of our body, a man of integrity, a citizen of .standing and probity, one of the former presidents of the organization and a friend ever ready in time of need, "Therefore be it resolved by the Florists' Club of Washington, D. C, in special session assembled that we mourn the loss of Joseph R. Freeman and tender to his bereaved family our sincere sympathy in their days of af- fliction. "Be it further resolved that these reso- lutions be inscribed upon our minutes, a copy furnished the family of our late member and that our organization at- tend the funeral ceremonies in a body. Wm. F. Gdde, Geo. Field, Geo. H. Cooke, F. H. Kramek, N. L. Hammer, Committee." In presenting the resolutions Wm. F. Gude spoke in part as follows : "Jos- eph R. Freeman was well known to you as a citizen and a man. The general public which knew him in his chosen line of endeavor may well know our appreciation of him as a fellow member of our organization and profession. He achieved success in our work which we maintain, in itself, does much to uplift humanity and make life's path nobler and better. As a member he has been an earnest and faithful worker, both as a private in the ranks and in the office to which he was called by our vote, a post he filled with dignity and honor. Knowing him as we did the lines of the great Scotch poet seem especially applicable to our departed friend : " 'Tis such as these which make our country's name, Well loved at home, revered abroad. Princes and carls are but the breath of kings. An honest man's the noblest work of God." The funeral of Mr. Freeman was held at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic church on the morning of August 24, with solemn high mass and the im- pressive ceremonies of that church. There were large delegations in atten- dance from the Elks, Knights of Co- lumbus, Florists' Club of Washington and other organizations, and many busi- ness men and neighbors to pay the last sad tribute to one who for years had been a well known and honored figure among them. There were many beau- tiful flora! tributes, that of the Florists' Club of Washington being of American Beauty roses. Many designs were also sent by individual florists. The pall bearers were chosen from among his former business associates and fellow members of various organizations, W. P. Gude, representing the Society of American Florists and the Florists' dub. Mr. Freeman is survived by a wife, who will be well remembered by all who enjoyed the large hearted hospitality dispensed at the family home on the occasion of the last meet- ing of the Society of American Florists in this city. There are also three sons and one daughter. Two of the sons, Joseph and Louis, have from boyhood been connected with their father in bus- iness; the third holds a responsible po- sition in a bank. NOTES. Florists, seedsmen and nurserymen are both directly and indirectly inter- ested in the Department of Agriculture and doubtless some of them have a friendly feeling toward that depart- ment of the government. It has been thought that if it did not accomplish all it claimed, its intentions were good, and Secretary Wilson was looked upon as an upright man. The condition dis- closed in the bureau of chemistry by the Moss investigating committee has not been reassuring and Secretary Wil- son's evidence, given a few days before the adjournment of congress, did not strengthen his case. Leaving out the merits of Dr. Wiley and his work, here it was found that in Solicitor McCabe — who was never heard of by most of the people until this investigation came on — there was a little czar, changing court decisions and making himself a cheap busybody, obnoxious to all who would not kow tow to him. The secre- tary should wake up and return Mc- Cabe to the obscurity from which he sprung. Arthur Ward of J. H. Small & Sons' staff has just returned from a sojourn of six weeks in Merrie England and Scotland. He enjoyed his trip very much but had quite an experience in weather. On leaving New York going over the temperature was 106, but when the steamer reached the Grand Banks of Newfoundland, the icebergs sent it down to 46. Over in England there had been no rain for eight weeks and the temperature trotted along for day after day at 96 and 98. Mr. Ward, who has long been a resident of this country, is pretty well seasoned to hot weather and did not mind it. The majority of that "nation of shop- keepers." as the great Napoleon curi- ously termed them, liked it not. "Too beastly 'ot, doncherknow." The Washington delegation to the Baltimore convention is feeling pretty well, thank you! In the men's bowl- ing team there is a feeling of general satisfaction, while the prizes brought home by Mrs. Cooke and daughter and Mrs. Schaffer caused much pleasure among their many friends. Eicker of Geo. Shaffer's stall is receiving many congratulations over his high score, but takes them all very modestly. On September 1 the Avenue Floral Co.'s store at 1734 Pennsylvania avenue will reopen under new management. A. F. F. Buffalo. USUAL summer conditions. Trade conditions are about as usual, there being nothing startling in any line. .Stock is equal to all the demands and of varied qualities. Gladiolil are good, while some asters are of unusual size, considering the weather, and have found ready sale. My Maryland roses for August are very fine.. Some very nice yellow chrysanthemums have been on sale at S. A. Anderson's. NOTES. The contingent from Baltimore has returned, but not as a party, several having business in other cities, but all reporting a successful meeting. The Buffalo florists are again honored by the election of W. F. Kasting as treas- urer and we can only repeat the words of one of our nation's brilliant men when he was elected to office. He said, "I wish to congratulate the people on the wise manner in which they voted." 127 West 28th St. NEW YORK Telephone 1202 Madison Sonare WHOLESALE FLORISTS Receivers and Growers of Cnt Flowers. Consignments Solicited. Siebrecht & Siebrecht Wholesale Florists Telephone: 8346 Madison Square. i36w.28ihst., New York City FLORISTS' CLUB PICNIC. Local interest during the convention was centered on the following week when the Buffalo Florists' Club's an- nual outing was to take place. Erie Beach was the place selected by the committee, of which E. C. Brucker, E. A. Stephan and Joseph Sangster were the ones who did their work so faith- fully. Erie Beach is Buffalo's latest summer grounds and very accessible to the city by boat. A slight rain stopped the ball game and one or two other sports, but as a whole it was most successful. There was a special race arranged for Anderson's Slivers, called a shadow race, between Henry Krauss and Harry Ast of one hundred yards, but as the day was cloudy and both would have to stand twice to make a shadow, it was omitted. Young Stem- acher was to have rolled a game of ten pins with Edward Stephan, but Stemacher had his finger badly scalded only two days before the picnic. The winners in the several contests were as follows : One hundred-yard dash — J. Sangster. first; Walter, second; Reichert, third. Men's race (over 40) — Allard, first; Streit, second. Ladies' flag race — Mrs. Buechil, first; Mrs. Gearing, second; Mrs. Dittman. third. High jump — Tobin, first; L. Neubeck. second. Put the shot— Kreamer. first; P. Galley, second, Streit, third. Boys' race — E. Hegle, first; R. Glaser. second; H. Moutz. third; Zimmerman, fourth. Three-legged race— Tobin and Walter, first; Zimmerman and Kepp, second. Tug of war — Won by the growers. Girls' race — Lilly Rosengrantz, first: Ester Rosengrantz, second; Flora Ros- engrantz, third; Irene Ritkle, fourth. Relay race — J. Sangster. Walter. Tobin. The arrangements were different this year as to the luncheon, a basket picnic being the order of the day, and every young lady with a basket had as many admirers as a barrel of sugar has flies. The ladies' hobble race, which was a new one, but not to North Tonawanda, Miss Christy distancing all contestants. The flag race for ladies' also was inter- esting and very evenly contested. The evening was also very enjoyable. Many who had been unable to be there in the afternoon were present in the even- ing. One thing very noticeable was the new faces seen, which plainly shows that a new generation is fast replacing the others who by no means think themselves has-beens, and among those unavoidably absent this year were W. F. Kasting, S. A. Anderson, W. J. Pal- mer, E. A. Slattery, W. A. Adams and the Scotts. We had an able spokesman in L. H. Neubeck, who is only sixteen — the number of times not jnentioned. It is agreed that all had a glorious time and welcome another year. Btson. r'^/A The American Florist. 817 PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pcnnock-Mcchan Co. WHOLESAl-E FLORISTS 109 West 28U1 Street, NEW YORK . «UauT' Everything in Cut Flowers. PERCY B. RIGBY. Treasurer. EverytbinE in Supplies 9^^^ D. Y.Mellls.Pres. Geo. W. CrawbncK, Mgr. Robert G. Wllson.Treas, Greater New York florists' Ass'd. Wholesale Comniission Florists and Dealers in Florists' Supplies. Teliphones |e43 [ Main. 1 62 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST 55 and 57 West 26th St., lupW YflDK Telephones: 7062-7063 Madison. i-^l- w» m vrB%.Bm^ Traendly i Schenck, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, NEW YORK 131 6 133 WEST 28tll ST Phones: 798 and 799. WM. P. FORD. 45 West 28th St., NEW YORK. WHOLESALE FLORIST Phone; 5335 Madison Sq Consignments Of Cut Flowers SoUclteO Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, iic. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 34 West 28th St., NEW YORK. PHONES \||| \ Madison Sq. Consignments Solicited Give ns a Trial We can I Please yon. ii Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers In Stock. WM. F. KASTINB CO-^^^E^ Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. *. MOLTZ MAURICE L. GLASS A. MOLTZ & COMPANY, WHOLESALE FLORISTS 55-57 West 26tli St., NEW TORK Telephone Madison Square 817 and 818. N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Cooean Bldg., 6th Ave. & W. 26tb St.. New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Morniae. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. FLOWERS SHIPPED BY P. J. SIVIITH, Are the best product of the best growers for the New York market. Adlantnm Croweanimt sold here exclusively. !I9 West 28th St., NEW TOM Telephone 1998 Madison Saoare. «rfention the American Florist when writing A.L.Y01NG&C0. Wholesale riorlsts Consignments Solicited Telephone 3.'v'i9 Madison Square. 54 West 28th St. NEW TORK. Vention the American Florist when v iting VlioMeHo¥erMM:l(eU New York. Aug. 30. Per 100 Rosec. Beauty, special S 0OS)15 00 extra and fancy... 4 009 8 CD No.landNo. 2.... 50® 2 00 Bride, Bridesmaid, special. 2 009 4 00 extra and fancy 2 009 3 00 No. land No. 2 409 100 Killarney. My Marylnd.spl 3 009 4 00 extra and fancy. 2 009 3 00 No.l and No. 2. 25@ 1 00 Richmond 25@ 3 00 Carnations 500 2 00 Asters 250)2 00 Cattleyas ..each, 35@ 75 Gladiolus 5091 50 Lillum Longiflorum 2 009 4 00 Lily of the Valley 509 2 50 Buffalo. Aug. 30. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 20 00925 00 fancj 15 00@20 00 extra 10 00912 00 No.l 80001000 No.2 20C@ 300 Bride. Maid. Killarney 2 00@ 6 01 Killarney, White and Pink. 2 00@ 8 00 Carnations 1 00@ 2 00 Asters £03)2 00 Gladiolus 2 009 4 00 Lllium Longiflorum 10 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00© 4 00 Sweet Peas 40@ 50 Adiantum Croweanam 7S@ 1 SO Asparagus, per bunch. 359 50 Asparagus Sprengeri.. 359 50 Asparagus Str 50© 60 Ferns per 1000. $1 50 Galax, bronze per 1000 i 50 green per 1000, 1 50 Smilax 15 OO WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Wholesale Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 WiUoughby Street, Tel. 4591 Main. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writin.g Charles H. Totty MAOfSON, NEW JERSEY Wholesale Florist duysanthemtim Novelties my specialty. Mention theAmerican Florist when writing Moore, Henfz & Nash, WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 65 and 57 West 26ib Strsst, Tslephone No, 7S6 Mailton Saaara, NEW YORK. Mention theAmerican Florist when wrttms HORACE E. FROIHENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28tli St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 3201 Madison Sqnars Mention theAmerican Florist when writing Walter F.Slieridan WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephones: 3532 and 3533 Madlion Sq, 131 & 133 West 28th St., NEW YORKi Mention the American Florist when writing KESSLER BROS. 113 W. 28th St NEW YORK. CUT FLOW^ERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt and satisfactory. Coniieoments solicited M. C. FORD Snccessor to rORD BROS. "sww""" FRESH FLOWERS. 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 3870-3871 Madison Square Mention the American Florist when writing 318 The American Florist, Sept 2 Shipping Labels for Cut Flowers Printed in two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Very attractive. Size 6^ Jx4?-2. Price per 500, $2.85; per 1000, $4.50. Send for sample.— ELECTRO OF THIS LEAF, POSTPAID, $1.25. American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago. Baltimore. TRADE NOT TOO BRISK. Business during tlie past weeic lia.s not been au* too brisk, but all are looking forwatd to September, when a change for better conditions is expected. The dull trade is not however confined to the florists, for all kinds of business are very quiet. Stock is coming in much heavier with but little demand and good quality can be had at reasonable prices. Roses are in fair supply but not over- abundant, and sell well. The outside stock is good, Maman Cochets being in demand. Carnations are scarce, good stock being almost impossible to ob- tain. Gladioli are still to be had and many are used for decorative purposes. Lilies are arriving in small quantities, funeral work using nearly all the cut blooms. Greens of all kinds are in good supply. Potted plants occupy a prom- inent place in the retail florists' win- dows and show to good advantage. The demand for ferns is good. The suburban buyers are using many for the decoration of their porches. Chairman J. L. Towner desires to express his appreciation of the refer- ence to the decorations made by the committee on final resolutions at the convention. The committee worked hard and is pleased that their success- ful labors were appreciated. The mem- bers of the committee who assisted the chairman were G. Strickland, C. Greg- orius, E. Kress. R. Vincent and O. Gureth. Many business houses had signs of welcome and the mayor ordered all public buildings to display their flags during convention week. Bern- heimer's display was fine and Hutzler Bros.' decorations were very attrac- tive. The Maryland Horticultural Society held its annual summer meeting Thurs- day, August 24 at the J. G. Harrison SCPTEMIBER TMK FIRST We will resume shipments of Southern Wild Smilax Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Ever}thlng in outhern Evei greens. EVERGKEEN, ALA. & Son's nursery at Berlin, Md., as the guests of Orlando Harrison, whom the attendants at the convention will re- member as the one who supplied such large quantities of peaches. From the nursery the guests went to Ocean City, a seaside resort. of great natural beauty. The executive committee is still at work straightening out and closing up all affairs connected with the conven- tion and everything is working out satisfactorily. The trees which were used in dec- orating the Armory were placed on the street and somehow caught fire and a blaze which lit up the city was the re- sult. The past week the city has exper- ienced heavy storms and many wash- outs. J. L,. T. Ft. Worth, Tex. Baker Bros. Co. have commenced the construction of two greenhouses each 40x218 feet, chiefly for growing plants for store and catalogue trade. They report their cut flower trade nearly 100 per cent increase over last year. J. E. McAdam, formerly of McAdam and Cowell, has opened a cut flower store on Houston, near Eighth street. This is a splendid location and he has a pretty store. L. Cowell is building some new houses at his new place southwest of town near Forest Park. B. Qeorge Cotsonas6t Co, Wbolesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Faocy and Daf?eer| Ferns. Bronze and Green Galax. Holly, Lencotboe Sprays, Princess Pine, Etc.. Delivered to all parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28tbSt., bet f>tb&7thAves.. Uqui Vnrk Teleobone 1202 Madison Square. """ """ # We Are Now Booking Ordera for Southern Wild Smilax Sbipment commencioe Sept. Ist, Natural and IV/IOCiQFS Ferpetuated Sheet IVH^aOdO E A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. ROCHDALE. Mass.— The five green- houses of Walter E. Draper are being torn down and material is being shipped to Westboro, where Mr. Draper, in company with L. C. Midgley, of Worcester, is erecting a large modern greenhouse range. igii. The American Florist. 319 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be deUvered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Chicago. Established in 1867. 'iSe^ 739 Buckingham Place, L, D, Fbone Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WI HAVE THX BIST FACILITIES IN THE CITT Mention the A7nerican Florist loheri itjriting Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" • udS GTv^ene Ave. and 339 to 347 Greene Ave, Groenbonses: Short Hills, N, J, Deliveries in NEW YORK. LONG ISLAND and NEW JXRSIT. Mention the Ame-ican Florist when writing Itew'VDRI %^7HH. 2094 Broadway, cor. 72nd St. We carry the highest grade of Cut Flowers, and Are adjacent to the Theatrical and Steamship Olitricts. References or cash with orders from ■nknown parties. Mention the American Florist when writing liffala, Niagara Falls, Lockport. S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mall. TelepboDe and Telesrapb ordara fiUe4 promptly wiih the choicest stock. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. *^pzi€irt^ 2654 Broadways Tel. Riverside8730. Will carefully execute and deliver orders in any part of New York and to out-going steamships. Mention the American Florist when writing New York and Washington, D.C. J. H. Small & Sons FLORISTS New York: 1153 Broadway and Waldorf-Astoria. Washington, D.C: Cor. 14th and G Sts. Mention the American Florist when writing bidianapolis, Ind. BertermaonBros.Co. FLORISTS m..Z4-l MaMachusetto Av« Washington, D. C. I4th and H Strait Also 1601 MadlsoD Afi. Baltimore^ Md. J. DAN BLACKISTONE Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 £. MADISON ST. We. have. rlAOE «R(VN(iMEHTS TO DlUVtR rtOWERS IN ALL LEAblN^ CITIES AT HOME. AND ABROAD AND ON AtL LEAVIN<) OR ARRIVIN<4 / "^ STIAM5HIPS.. A sign like this in your wi.idow/ \vili draw good Business now. Steamship Sallinsrs* 1 KOM IVEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. September 3, FROil MONTREAL. Corinthian, Allan. September 5. >'oordam, Holl.-Amer., 10 a. m., Hoboken Pier. Kaiser Wilhelm IT., No. Ger. Lloyd, Hoboken Pier. FROM BOSTON. Cymric, White Star, 5 p. m., Charlestowu Pier. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Prinz Oskar, Ham.- Amer., 11 a. m. September 6. Campania. Cunard, Piers 54 and 56, North River. FROM BALTIMORE. Rheim. No. Ger. Lloyd, 2 p. m., Pier 9, Locust Point. September 7. Adriatic, White Star, 12 noon. Piers 59 and 60, North River. Friedrich der Grosse, No. Ger. Lloyd, 10 a, m., Hoboken Pier. La Provence, French, 10 a. m.. Pier 57, North River. Pannonia, Cunard, Piers 54 and 56, North River. September 6. PROM MONTREAL. Tunisian. Allan. FROM QUEBEC, Empress of Britain, Can. Pac, 3:30 p. m. September 9. Lapland, Red Star, 10 a. m., Pier 61, North River. St. Louis. Amer., 9:30 a. m.. Pier 62, North River. Cleveland, Ham. -Amer., 11 a. m., Hoboken Pier. Berlin, No. Ger. Lloyd, 11 a. m., Hoboken Pier. Saut' Anna, Fabre, 3 p. m. Columbia, Anchor, 9 a. m.. Pier 64, North River. FROM MONTREAL, Seotian, Allan. FROM MONTREAL. Canada, White Star-Dom.. daylight. New York. ErtabUahed 1874. DARDS N. £. Comer 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DAftDSFLOR. St. Paul. Minn. Holm S Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place Id the Twia Cities and for all poiDts in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America: the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive nifbt and day. Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM L. ROCK Flower Co. Will carefully execute orders for Kansas City, and any town in Missouri, Kansas or Oiclalioma Montreal. All orders receive prompt attention Choc* Beauties, Orchids and VaUey always on hand Omaha, Neb. Bess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1&1S Pnmuni St telephones wu rornvm 3U laoi and l losi Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co 41 Peactatree Street. 320 The American Florist. Sept. 2, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Young & Nugent Telephone 2065-2066 Madison Souare. 42 West 28ih Street. To out of town florists MTTTA/ WfYltlX We are in the Heart Of WI!iW I UIVIV And srive special attention to steamer and Theater orders. Prompt deliveries and best Slock in the market. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. lleinl & Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 Wo aje ill positioo to fill promptly all Mail, Telephone, Telegraph and ('able oriiors with best quality stock in season. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for cut flowers and desiEDS solicited for M ritii >nri Flowers, Funeral Designs, Rtntat Wiy «nO wedding and Birthday Gifts PleiStnt Hill, Mo. that ma; be entrusted to them St. Louis, Mo. Write, Wire or Phone Yonr Orders to 1406 Olive Street, Ragnlar disconnt allowed on all orders, either Plants or Cut Flowers. Phones Bell, Main 2306; Klnloch Central 4881 Louisville, Ky. JACOB SCHULZ, 5SO So. Fourtb Avenue. Boston, Mass. "Pcnn, The Telegraph florisl" Telegraph us and we will reciprocate. We cover all points in New Eoeland, 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST eO KEARNEY STREET. Denver, Colo. yhc Park 1643 Broadway FlOrai CO. J. A, VALENTINE, President. Philadelphia. Robert Kilt, 172S Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orders. Dayton, O. Matthews, FLORISTS 16 W. 3rd Street. Flowers in any arraoeement for all occasions, lor Dayton and vicinity. Long dis. Phones, THE J. M. 6ASSER COMPANY, (g[L(E^l(LM!l%@i Euclid Avenue We Cover All Points in Ohio. Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. 212 Fifth Ave^No. LBADINQ FLORISTS NASHVILLE. TENN. New York. MYER, FLORIST, New York. Established XimtR David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway i662.'i6?3'coTu=mbus. Cho'ice Gut FlowBr^ W«wHo» ihp American J<'io7i3i v/heif, lifflrtSWf' SAN FRANCISCO Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenr.e Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. New York City. Frank Valentine WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FLORIST Also Manufacturer of ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS. 158 EAST 1 lOTH STREET: Bet, 3rd and Lexinglon ."Vves Tel. 5633 Harlem. Mention the American Florist when writina Cincinnati, O. JULIUS BAER, 138-140 E. Fourth SI LonA Distance 'Phone. Mention the American Florist when writing IN THE HEART OF NEW TORK CIT? Phone 6404 Madison Sa. 12 West 33d St Dor Motto -THE GOLDEN HULL Mention the American Florist when writi%it Orders will be carefnOy cared for by 609-611 MaditOD in Phone 6297 Plaza Michigan. HENRY SMITH, WbolesalenndRetaUnonstot GRAND RAns* Mention the American Florist when writint Pou^keepsie, N. Y. "The Saltford Flower Shop" Vassar College and Bennett School. Rockford, 111. H,We Buckbee Colorado Springs, Colo. FRANK F. CRUMP, Wholesale and Retail Florist, Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH 8 SONS. Will fill Tonr for Designs and Cut FIow«t» in Mlchlian igii. The American Florist. 321 DESIONS OR CUT FLOWERS win be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below.the Leading Retailers In the cities indlcaied on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Miami and 6ratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. CUDE BRO*CI> TLORrSTS i214 r 3T NVV WASHIN6T0N D. C. Gude's Pittsburg, Pa. A. \ SMITH CO. KEENAN BLDG. Larvest Floral EstabllshmeDt in America, Established 1S74 Incorporated 1909. Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality od Shortest Notice DANIELS & FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" I St. Louis, Mo. The Most Central Location in City, P. H. WEBER Boyle and Maryland Aves. CUT FLOWERS AND PLANTS. Ptaonu: Bell. Lindell 2153; Klnloch. Delmar 768 Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones. 627. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders. Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for delivery in Boston and all . New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc., 124 TREMONT ST. Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS. Phones: Home 1388. Comb. Main 1388 A. 634 Fourth Avenuf . Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit liletfraDh mdors Reeular trade disc. 229 WEST THIHD STREET. Mention theAmerican Florist tvhen lorittng Chicago. GANGER & GGRMLEY 187 N. State St. HIGH GRADE OF FLOWERS Phones I Central 5196 2190 .■\II orders are very carf fully executed. Alexandria, Va. David Q. Qrillbortzer Bell Phone 281.A11 orders receive prompt attention City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegrapti Orders. Albany. N. Y.— Eyres. 11 N. Pearl St. Alexandria. Va. — D. G. Grlllbortzer. Anderson, S. C— Tbe Anderson Floral Co. Atlanta, Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree. Boston — Thoa. P. Galyln, Inc.. 124 Tremont St. Boston — Hoffman, 59-61 Mass. Ave. Boston — Penn, the Florlit, 43 Bromfleld St. Brooklyn. N. Y. — "Wilson." :j and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y.— W, J. Palmer & Son. 304 Main. Chicago — Cancer & Gormley. Chicago — A. Lange. 25 E. Madison St.. Chicago. Chicago. — Geo. Wlttbold Co.. 737 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati — Julius Baer, 138 E. Fourth St. Cleveland. O. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, O. — The J. U. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Frank F. Crump. Dallas, Tex.— Texas Seed and Floral Co. Dayton. O.— Matthews. 16 W. 3rd St. Denver, Colo. — Daniels & Fisher. Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breltmeyer's Sons. Grand Rapids, Mich.— Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mlcb.— Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co.. 241 Mass St. Kansas City— Geo. U. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City — Wm. L. Bock Flower Co. Los Angeles, Calif. — O, C, Saakes. Los Angeles. Calif.. Wolfskin Bros, and Mor- ris Goldenson. LonlsvlUe, Ky. — Jacob Schulz. 550 S. 4th Ave. Loulsyille, Ky. — F, Walker & Co.. 634 4th Aye. Milwaukee— C. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville. Tenn. — Geny Bros. New York — M. A, Bowe, New York — D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadwa.v. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Hartman'a Rosary, 2654 B'way. New York— Alei. McConncll. 611 5th Ave. New York — Malandre Bros,. 2091 Broadway. New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York — J. H. Small & Sons. 1153 B'way. New York — Frank Valentine. 158 E, 110th. New York — Young and Nugent. Omaha. Neb, — Hess & Swoboda. Farnnm St. Philadelphia— Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg. Pa,— A, W. Smith Co., Kcenan Bldg. Ponghkee()Sle, N. Y.— The Saltford Flower Shop. San Francisco — J. B. Boland. 60 Kearney St. Rochester, N, Y. — J. B, Keller Sons. Rockford, m.— H. W. Bnckbee. St. Louis— Young's, 1406 Olive St. St, Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson. St, Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl, Terre Hante, Ind.— J. G, Heinl & Son. Toledo, 0. — Mrs. J. D. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop'B 96 Yonge St, Washington — Blackistone, 14th and H. Sta. Waahington- Geo. H, Cooke, Conn. Ave, and L, WaahiLffton — Gude Bros, Washington— Geo. C, Shaffer. 14th and I Sta. Alexander McCoDDell, 611 Fifth Ave., cor. 49lh Street. NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe, Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls: 487 and 488 38tti St. Cable .address: -\lexconnxll. Western Union Code. Mention theAmerican Florist when SB«Wi»,j. Los Angeles, Calif. O. €. SAAKES FLORISTS AND DECORATORS High Class Design Work Delivered Anywhere in Southern Calilornia on Telegraph or Mailorders. 21S West Fourth Street, Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Telegraph Associatioi. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers in NORTHERN OHIO. Washington, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer : ; FLORIST : : Phone 2416 Main. 1 4 th 8 Eye Sts,, N. W, Write, Telegraph or Telephone, Albany, N. T. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albanj and Vidnity ea Telegraphic Order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET. Toronto, Can. Canada' .s best known and most raUabie flortKt °s|... Dunlop's 96 Yonge Street. We deliver anywhere in Ca.nada aud guarantee safe arrival. Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. Pollworth Co. WiU take proper \Vlsorknain care of vonr orders In »» l»CO¥»»IIf 32^ The American Florist. Sept. AmvrlcBD Seed Trade Asaooiallon. Leonard H.Vauffhan Chicaco President: Marshall H Duryea New York First Vice- President: Edear Gieiiory Marblehead. Mass.. Second Vice President: C. E Ken- del. Cleveland O . Secretary and Treasurer, Next anntai convention. June, r'l2. Xakcissu.s Vox Siox, double nose, is reported a scarce item now in Holland. New York. — Patrick O'Mara is ex- pected home from Europe September 1. Blue Grass seems to keep moving up; $3.25 is the latest quotation in car- load lots. BlBMiXGii.wi. Ai.A. — The Amzi God- den Seed Co. will add gold fish and canaries to its stock in trade Septem- ber 1. CHICAGO. — Prices on the Board of Trade, August 30. for grass seed, were noted as follows : Timothy, $13 to $14.50 per 100 pounds. Visited Chicago.— Henry Salzer, of the John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis.; Frank L. Washburn, of A. Wash- burn & Sons, Bloomington, 111.; T. Lee Adams, Kansas City, Mo. W. Atlee Burpee and son, who have been attending the exhibition of the National Sweet Pea Society of England, visited the cultures of Hjalmar Hart- mann & Co., Copenhagen, the last of Tuly. H. A. Baexakd, representative of Stuart Low & Co., Enfield, England, , will shortly visit the United States, ■ expecting to arrive in New York early in September, where he will be found at the Hotel Albert. Eleventh street and University Place. The Seed Trade Reporting Bureau has issued a list containing the seed law restrictions for weed seeds and for purity and germination with the percentage set by each state. It is printed on heavy board arranged in convenient form for reference. HOLLISTER, Calif. — This hag now be- come the leading seed growing section of the state. Within a radius of seven miles about 4,000 acres will be devoted to the production of garden seeds in 1912. It is the county seat of San Benito counti', 00 miles south of San Francisco, and the home of the Pieters- Wheeler Seed Co., the first firm to lo- cate here. — L. W. W. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Growers for the Wbolesale Trade Only. SAN JOSE, Origin of Darwin Tulips. It is a matter of common knowledge to those who are interested in bulbous plants that the Darwin tulips were in- troduced to cultivation by E. H. Kre- lage and Son, of Haarlem, but the origin of this extremely beautiful sec- tion has hitherto been somewhat ob- scure. It is, therefore, of much inter- est to find in the sketch of the history of the firm during the past 100 years a reference to the.se tulips, in which their origin is given. Ernst Krelage, the present head of the firm, by whom the historical sketch has been com- piled, writes : "The origin of this strain was a small collection of ama- teur tulips from the north of France, where in the eighteenth century the tulip had been a favorite flower. This strain, after having been improved and propagated, was quite distinct from everything known before as self breed- er and mother tulips. Mr. Krelage at once realized the exquisite beauty of the dazzling colors for garden decora- tion and market i^urposes, and asked and obtained the permission to dedi- cate the strain to the memory of Dar- win, these tulips having been improved by continuous hybridizing, and so be- ing a splendid example of the vari- ability of plants which has been one of the important parts of Darwin's life work. Prof. Francis Darwin replied : 'If my father had been alive, I am sure he would willingly have consented to your proposal, and I think I may safely answer for the other members of the family, who, I am sure, will feel pleased, as I do, at the spirit and man- ner in which you propose to name your new strain.' " — Gardeners' Magazine. CALIF. Catalogues Received. Henry F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa., summer list of strawberry plants, seeds and supplies; Ralph M. Ward & Co., New York, bulb talks; J. M. Thor- hurn & Co.. New York, wholesale trade list of bulbs; Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Boston, Mass., trade list of winter flowering sweet peas, bulbs, pansies, etc.; Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa., autumn floral guide; Holmes Seed Co., Harrisburg, Pa., wheat; Wm. El- liott & Sons, New York, bulbs and seeds for fall planting; Berrydale Experiment Gardens, Holland, Mich., new standard berries; Weeber & Don, New York, autumn list of bulbs, seeds and sup- plies; Peter Henderson & Co., New York, autumn list of bulbs, etc.; W. E. Marshall & Co., New York, bulbs; Har- rison's Nurseries, Berlin, Md., trade list of nursery stock; Glen Bros., Rochester, N. Y., bulbs and chestnuts; S. B. Ayres Co., Independence, Mo., trade list of winter flowering sweet pea seed; Amzi Pieters-Wtieeler Seed Company Growers of Hlgti Grade SEED Hollister, California Onion, Lettuce, Radlsti, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondence Solicited. Godden Seed Co., Birmingham, Ala., fall edition of southern truckers' guide; Chas. D. Ball, Holmesburg, Philadel- phia, Pa., wholesale list of palms and decorative plants; Ratekins .Seed House. Shenandoah, la., winter seed wheat; Mohican Peony Gardens, Sinking Spring, Pa., peonies; California Rose Co., Pomona, Calif., roses; Dennison Mfg. Co., Boston, Mass., etc., crepe papers; John C. Moninger Co., Chicago, the commercial greenhouse; Advance Co., Richmond, Ind., ventilating appara- tus and greenhouse fittings. C. H. Eldering & Sons, Heemstede, Holland, special offer of Dutch bulbs; Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., Paris, France, seeds and bulbs; E. Neubert, Wands- bek, Germany, ferns, palms, lily of the valley, etc.; A. Dessert, Chenonceaux, France, peonies. Los ADgeles, Ca)lf. a good august. While it cannot be denied that trade has been somewhat dull, the business during August has been far and away better than any in the history of the trade here, and now, with school com- mencements in the near future and the rush of eastern visitors not so far away, there is a prospect of even better things to come. Outdoor stock has again been over-plentiful, perhaps the worst gluts being in rubrum lilies and asters. The outdoor lilies are poor, not so much in the size of flower as in the looks of the foliage. The hot sun of California is too much for this class of lilies and growers should either plant them under lath or provide some shade. The dif- ference in this outdoor stock and supe- rior flowers grown under glass or lath is so marked that there is no di9icu!t\ in obtaining a much better price for the latter, but the immense stock from out- side has had — for a couple of weeks — a most depressing effect upon prices gen- erally. Roses are in similar straits. Some growers have prime stock, clean and good in every way, but the deluge of rubbish coming from other growers checks business here, too. If these growers could only see that it would be to their advantage to dump this rub- bish at the greenhouses instead of load- ing up the market with it they would get a better price for then- good stock. The better class stores do not handle much of it, but to see it marked up by the doorway florists (?) at ridicuIousl.\ low prices cheapens the business and does harm all around. Golden Glow chrysanthemums are arriving a little more freely, but the quality is not as good as at first, Lotus and water lilies are becoming plentiful and they are shown in several of the best stores. But there is room for considerable improve- ment in the way they are shown, and here our retailers may well take a hint from their eastern confreres, whose win- dows at this season — as described in ! The American Florist — are cool and delightful-looking, owing to the natural grouping of water lilies in artificial ponds and in other ways. There are only a few local grown orchids now. but some fine Cattleya Gaskelliana and a few early labiatas are coming in from the north. NOTES. O. C. Saakes is in San Francisco at- tending the convention of the Eagles. Thee Florists are planning consider- able additions and alterations to their store at 328 West Fifth street. H. R. R. Establiabtd ISIO. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE, G'owers on Contract ^ Highest Grxde Seeds. Spedaltirs: Beet Cabbage, Carrot. Celery, Lei- tuce. Onion. Parsley. Radish, Rutabaga, Turnip. Sole .Agent for U. S. and Canada, .,), CHARLES JOHNSON, Marietta, Pa. igll. The American Florist. 323 Waldo Rohnert GILROT, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower, Specialties: Lettuce. ODion Sweet Peas. Aster, Cosmos. MiKDonette, Verbena in variety. CorrespoadeDce Solicited. Contract Seed Grower SPECIALTIES: P«pper, Egg Plant, Tomato, Vine Seed and Field Corn. ED6AR F. HURFF, Mullica Hill, New Jersey Correspondence Solicited. GET RICH QUICK Grow Cold Storage Lilies. Acaseof 200 7-9 Gitranteums cost you $14.00. Will produce in 10 weeks at least 40dozenflo\vers. Figur* out your Drotits. Get a case at once from :. C. POLLWORTH CO.. Milwaukee. Wis. Mention the American Florist when writing S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Micb. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Bean, Cacamber, Tomato, Pea, Mnskmelon. Sqaasli, Watermelon, Radish, Sweet Com. Correspondence solicited. Contract Seed Growers CnociiiltiDC ■ Pepper, Egit Plant, Tomato, 0|ll!biaiU6». vine Seed and Field Com. Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick 6c Son, , PEDRICKTOWN. N. J. Cynosurus Cristatus 1 (Crested Dogstail) (largest Growers and Importers in the World. WM. POWERS S CO. Seed Merchants, Waterford, Ireland H. WREDE, LUNEBDRG, GERMANY PANSY SEED 178 First Prizes, tbebiebest awards Cbicaeo, Paris. LoodoD.Bruxelles. 1000 seeds, finest mixed. . . 25c loz. ..$2.25 'rice llM on application. Casb with order. Henry Fish Seed Go. Bean Growers i ♦ ♦ I For the Wliolesale Seed Trade. CARPINTERia, CALir. ii?nf?ur'o1^"'™"' Scratch or Poultry Food We will make it lor you. under your own brand, or $33.00 per ton Sen■ BOLGIANO & SON, Importers and Wholesalers (Established for 92 years). Baltimore. Md. Dutch Hyacinths Dutch Mps Roman Hyacinths Narcissus Grandiflora L. ilQrriSII 200 Bulbs, 7-9-in., $16.00 rTCCSinS Two Sizes L. Giganteum com storage Per liMX) Per 1000 6-8—300 to case $45.00 S-IO— 225 to case.... $78-00 7-9— 300 to case 60.00 9-10— 200 to case 90.00 Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO — NEW YORK. SEED LAWS Compilation of Purity and Germina- tion Required, and Weed Seed Prohib- ited in United States and Canada. The first authentic published list ever offered to to the Seed Trade. Includes ail recent legislation. No Dealer Should Be Without This List Tabulated, printed on heavy bristol board, postpaid to your address. 50 cents each or 3 copies, $ 1 .00. THE SEED TRADE REPORTING BUREAU, 627 Postal Telegraph Building. CHICAGO, ILL. John BodgerS Sons Co. Los Angeles, California Wliolesale growers of Sweet Peas, Tomatoes, Lima Beans, Lettuce, Asters, Cosmos and other Flower Seeds. Mention theA^nerican Florist when writinsi FROM SUNNY SPAIN Onnninl4i<1A Onions. Penpers. Early To- oDBCIdlT CSr "a»° Cauunowers, Beans. 97 w|- c^''* 324 The American Florist. Sept. 2, SEASONABLE SEED Sforrs & Harrison's Superb Giant Mixed Pansies This iiiisiure coulains the cream of the world's finest strains of Paubies, , embracing all of the Giant strains, together with the new Orchid- Flowering 1 varieties, ^elected and mixed by ourselves with a view of pleasing the most ' critical florist trade. Absolutelv unsurpassed Trade packet, 50c; 1<-0Z., $1.25; oz., $4.00. All other strains, separate colors and named varieties of Pansies. Cineraria Seed from Prize Winners Trade Packet, $1.00. PERENNIAL SEEDS A large variety for immediate sowing. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO. PAINESVILLE, OHIO CARNATIONS r. DORNER S SONS CO. La Fayette, Indiana. Field-Grown Carnation Plants of Bright Spot ready after August 1. Nic. Zweifel, North Milwaukee, Wisconsin. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co. Carnation Specialists JOLIET, ILL. Mention the American Florist jvhen writing J. L. DILLON Wholesale and Retail Florist Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention the American Florist when wnuv.i. SMILAX Fine plants cut back, ready to plant out , 2^ inch. SI Super lOti: $12.50 per UOO. Asparagus Sprengeri, fine out of 2H'in. pots Sl.EOper lOl Asparagus Plumosus. 2^ in. J2 00 p^r liX). J. C. SCHMIDT. Bristol. Fa. HYDRANGEA Souvenir dc Claire The Ne'tv Hydrangea of Begonia Lorraine Shade. Strong plants from 3 inch pots, for growing on. Price. $5.00 per lOO; $&0.00 per 1000. JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, Newark, New York Clirysantlieniunis AND Aster Seeds Elmer D, Smith & Go,, "^S^- Mention the American Florist wJien wrlUng 4 FEW GOOD THINGS YOl WANT. Geraniums, Nutt. Perkins Grant. La Favorite. R. C. $1.25. 2-in. pots. $2.00; 3 in.. $4.00 per 100; Viaud. Castellane. Pointevine. Jaulin. Ricard, Bucbner. R. C. $1.50; 2-in. pots. $2.50 3in. $5.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, 5 in. 25c each. Whitman! Ferns, 4 in.. 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3in.. 15.00; 4-in., $10.00: Sin. $25 00 per lOJ. Vinca Var., 2 in., 2c. Asparagus Sprengen, 2 m., $2.50 per 100. Asparagus Plumosas, 2 in.. $3.00 per 100. Cash with order GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. Uentlon tu^ American Florist when writing Narcissus Paper Wliite Grandiflora 13ctni.BulbS. Per 100, $1.25; per 1000, $1)00; case of 1,260 bulbs, $11.00. A. HENDERSON & GO. 30 E. Randolph St , CHICAGO FOR SEEDS OF ALL KIND APPLY TO W. W. JOHNSON & SON, Linitid, Boston. Eneland. Surplus Stocks Cycas Stems and Bamboo Stakes. Wholesale only. YOKOHAMA NURSERY CO. 31 Barclay St., NEW YORK 2,000 Lady Campbell Violet Plants , 2Vi-inch pots, $25.00 per 1000. ELI CROSS, 25 Monroe St., Grand Rapids, Micb igii. The American Florist. b25 MMBnnnMMMnnnMMMMnnnMMMnnnMMMnnnMMMMnnnMM* PANSY SEED TIME n PANSr — BODDINGTON'S "CHALLENGE " — ALL GIANTS This mixture cootams all the fioest Giant strains— of the leadioET Pansy Specialists in the world — the Giant self -colors, the Giant striped and margined, and the Giant blotched etc.. all carefully mixed in proportion — the finest that money can buy — the &nest vour money can buy. A florist who has grown it said. "Why don't you call it £)efiance?" Trade pkt.,50c; H-oz.,75c; ',i-oz,$1.50; H-oz..$2.75;oz.,$5 CHOICE VARIETIES OF GIANT PANSIES Oz. $1.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 1.50 CH.^LLENGE P.-^NSIES Trade pkt. Giant Pretiosa. Cnmson-rose. white margin, violet blotch $0 15 Giant White. Violet spot the largest white 10 $0.60 .50 Trade pkt. ii oz. Giant Trlmardeau. Improved mammoth- tiowL-rine and in eood ranee of color $0.15 $0.50 Giant Masterpiece (Frilled Pansy). Petals beautifully waved, exquisite colors .15 .85 Cassier's Giant. A fine strain of larse highly colored flowers. 15 .85 Giant Buitnot's Stained. Exhibition. Extra choice flowers, large aod plenty of light colors .50 Giant Madame Perret \ recent introduction, by a celebra.ed French specialist: of strong, free trrowth. Especially rich in red shades. . .15 .85 Giant Fire King. Brilliant reddish yellow, with large brown eyes . .25 1.00 Giant Lord Beaconsfield. Deep purple violet, top petalslieht blue .. .15 .50 Giant Canary Bird. A five-spotted yellow va- riety. Ground color is a deep golden yellow and each petal is marked with a dark blotch.. .15 .85 3.00 Giant orctiideaeriora or orchid -flowered Pansy. Splendid variety. Beautiful stiades of pink, lilac, orange, rose, terra cotta, cha- m-)ise etc 25 1,25 4.00 Olant Emperor WlUlam. Ultramarine blue, puroleeve 10 Giant Golden Qaeen. Biight yellow, no eye.. .15 Giant Golden Yellow. Yellow, brown eye .25 GiantKlngof the Blacks (Faust). Black 15 Giant President McKlnley. Golden yellow, oz. larize dark blotch 15 .85 3.00 Giant Prince Bismarck. Vellowish bronze. $2.00 darkeye 25 .75 1. Giant Rosy lilac 15 .60 .50 .60 .75 .60 1.50 2.00 250 2.00 250 2.00 ^ ARTHUR T, BODDINGTON, Seedsman, ^^^'\tll-' n n M M ■ n n H ■ n n M M n n n n ■ Carnations Field Plants luO 1000 White Enchantress .$7 00 $60.00 May Day 6.00 60.00 Mary Tolman 5.00 40.00 Sangamo 5.00 40,00 Healthy, Well Branched Stock. DES PLAINES FLORAL CO. Des Plaines, 111. Field Grown CarDalion Plants $5.00 Per 100. Lawson, Enchantress and Victory. Order Quick. Limited Supply . J. A. BUDLONG 82-86 E. Randolph St, CHICAGO. Til© Barl^r 0©t« TliCM?©. FIELD-GROWN Garnaiion Plants. Fine stock. Order Quick if You want them, p.r kio Per imxi White Perfection $6.00 $60.00 Encliantress 6.00 .50,00 EARLIEST WHITE CHRYSANTHEMUM Smith's Advance (October delivery), stock pl.ints, 4Uc each; $4.i'>0 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. A. L. RANDALL CO, . 66 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Field grown select plants. Per ICOO White Enchantress $60 00 White Perfection 50 Oi) Enchantress 50 00 Rose Pinlc Enchantress 50 00 Miniborya Farm, 109 East Broad St„ Richmond, Va. Carnation Plants strong, Field Grown Plents Enchantress $6.00 per 100 White Perfection 5.00 per lOO D. T. McCarthy A Sons, l-OCKPORT, lEW VORK Field Grown Carnation Plants Direct from the Grower. Per 100 tOOO Light Plnif Enchantress $7 00 $60 00 Lawson Enchantress 6 00 55 00 Rose Pink Enchantress 7 00 60 00 White Enchantress 8 00 70 00 White Perfection . 7 00 65 00 Sangamo, 10 in. 4n diameter 6 00 55 00 Alvtaa 600 55 00 MayDay 7 00 60 00 Victoria 7 00 60 00 Georgia 7 00 60 00 Wlnsor 6 00 55 00 Beacon 7 00 60 00 Victory : 7 00 60 00 M.A.Patten 6 CO 55 00 BostonMarket 6 00 SO 00 Queen 6 00 50 00 Lady Bountifnl 6 00 55 00 All of the above plants are in fine condition' clean, thrifty and vieorous, (ruaranteed in every way. If on receiving any of the above plants, they are not as represented, they can be returned at once and your remittance will be refunded. It pays to buy good stock such as we grow. They will produce twicp as many blooms as the cheaper grades offered. Up to Aug. 19th we shipped 97 orders and have not received one comp laint. Cash with order. HOWARD P. KLEINHANS, 66 Centre Sq Easton, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Field Grown Carnations Limestone Land: No Stem Rot. 5.000 Lawson Enchantress 8.000 R. P. Enchantress. 3.010 Winsor. $6 00 per 100: $55.00 per 1000 5.0C0 White Enchantress $7.00 per 100: $65 00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate. W. Farjjo. U. S. and American Express. JNO. F. SABRANSKY, Successor to W. Sabransliy, Kenton, Ohio. ilention the American Florist when writing 326 The American Florist. Sept. 2,, \ Market Gardeners Vedelable Growers' Association of Amorlca. B. L. Wgtt«. StateCollete. Pa. President: H. F. Hall, Boston Mass., Vice-President; S. W. Severance. SOS Illinois Life Building, Louisville. Ky., Secretary; M. L. Rustenik, Cleveland, O . Treasurer Annual mcetini; at Boston Mass., 1911, New England Market Gardeners' Ass'n. The anniK-il outing and dinner of the New England Market Gardeners' As- sociation was held at Point of Pines, Revere. Mass.. Saturday. August 19. Sports of all kinds were enjoyed, in- iluding a bowling tournament and a baseball game between the married and single men which was won by the latter. The affair was ably managed Ijy the following committee: Presi- dent H. F. Hall. Vice-President W. J. I^ovell. Secretary J. P. Esty. Richard Hittinger, J. B. Shurtleff. Jr.. E. F. Skahan and Anson Wheeler. At the dinner President Hall reminded the members of the exhibition and con- \ention of the Vegetable Growers' As- sociation to be held in Boston this fall. Planting: tlie Crops. Most vegetable growers are serious- ly concerned with the question what to tilant for fall crops. It used to be all right to plant the whole area to lettuce, but those days are about gone. There is not the demand for lettuce in November and December as in the spring, and hy reason we should avoid a disastrous glut by planting some- thing else. Some growers plant chrys- anthemums, but this is not advisable for many reasons. Few have the ex- perience, skill, and labor to produce first class flowers, and in the end they lose out by following something out of their line. We find an unsatisfied de- mand for green onions, radishes, parsley, bunched beets, green beans and head lettuce, all of which can be grown very well and cheaply and will do better than an over-stock of leaf lettuce. We have called attention to these things before and repetition is in order as there is a wide field for diversified forcing and not mucli of a field for leaf lettuce. However, grow- ers must be careful with anything new. They must learn what to plant, when the market will be favorable, and develop a market. Our expedi- ence is that a market can be built up for anything we grow in good shape, provided we are constant with the supply. It may not pay at first, but it will surely come and such a trade is worth more than a one-sided spec- ialty, like leaf lettuce, tliat may not pay for the coal, part of the season. Marketm.\n. nuskmelons Under Glass. Eu, Ameuicax Florist : I am desirous of growing muskmel- ons under glass. Will you kindly in- form me the way to proceed in order to obtain the best results? L. T. Alaska. The culture of muskmelons does not differ from that of cucumbers to any extent; whatever applies to the latter will also apply to the former. While cucumbers are forced in the early fall and winter, we would advise no one to try melons at that season. The more natural and easy way would be to start the seeds in late winter, as the return- ing sun is a great help. By the time the vines get into fruiting age it will be spring and then success is more cer- tain. If desired to have very early mel- ons, they must be benched like roses, while for earl.v summer fruiting solid beds are best. We have never tried the single stem method on melons under glass, as any extensive pruning or pinching outdoors has always proven disastrous. We provide a trellis of wire for the melons and let them grow at will. At one time we tested out a number of English varieties, but failed to like either their style or flavor and discarded them. We would plant Amer- ican seeds of Jenny Lind, Fordhook or Hoodoo. These are small melons of ex- cellent quality and the vines are pro- ductive and not too rank. As regards cultural detail, the main thing is temperature. They must be warm from start to finish, which means never less than 6.5 degrees at night and the nearer 70 degrees the better. Plants should be started in pots and planted out as soon as ready, avoiding any check. Provision must be made for pollination, either by hand or bees. Fruit must be supported in nets, as they often break the vine when sus- pended on their own stems. The suc- culent growth of all vine crops requires an open soil, plenty of food, plenty of water and a high temi:)erature. In the measure that these elements are sup- plied will our success be. We have be- fore us the finest outdoor crop of mel- ons we ever grew. They were planted in rows ten feet apart and intercropped. I The fillers were mostly radish, lettuce, green onions and celery, and to keep these up great amounts of water were used — in fact, the tract had to be soaked twice a week. This treatment, together with the rich black land, ample root room and the warm summer, produced a heavy crop of excellent melons, pro- nounced by our customers the best mel- ons they ever tasted. MARKETMAjf. Montreal. NOTES. The delegation that went from Mon- treal to attend the annual convention of the Canadian Horticultural Asso- ciation at Ottawa numbered twenty- six and had a very enjoyable time from start to finish. The Ottawa peo- ple are experts at entertaining and ev- erything went off like clockwork, be- ing in charge of E. I. Mepsted, and Montreal's contingent will never feel out of debt imtil after the convention in Montreal next year. The entertain- ments provided by the Ottawa florists were numerous and greatly enjoyed. A car ride to Aylmer park, where the sports were held, will long be remem- bered by all. Wright Bros.' large es- tablishment was visited, where refresh- ments were served. The banquet was a great success, with the mayor and Alderman Lapointe in attendance. The parliament buildings, government grounds and Governor General's place were visited, also a carriage drive to the Experimental Farm where Prof. Macoun kindly showed everything of interest. Graham Bros.' and Scrim's places were inspected. Refreshments were served at the former and supper at the latter place. Everybody went home happy, having spent a few ot the best days of their lives. T. J. Gorman, while driving an auto- mobile at Ste. Rose the night of Au- gust 17, ran off the embankment and was killed, the auto turning somer- savilt and pinning him and a young lady accompanj'ing him underneath. M^hen the auto was overturned both were found dead, the other two occu- pants of the car were throuwn out, but not seriously injured. Luck. Watctl tor onr Trade Mark ttanpt< on every brick of Lambert'f Pur« Culture Mushrotnii S(awii Substitution of cheaper Eradesis thus easily exposed. Frcsb sample ^~ r~^ brick, with illustrated book, mailed ^ ^ postpaid by manufacturers Dprn re- ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Address Trade Mark. American SDawnCcSLPanLMiiui. We will mail on ap- plication sample of Niagara Pure CuHuri Spawn Direct or Trans- fer, or both. that you ma\- be your rwn judge of qnality. We will quote you most attr active figures. both to Inf-ge and small growers. Oar quality speaks for itself and is guaranteed Niagara Mushroom & Spawn Co., LockpoiiN.Y Success In Market Gardening REVISED AND ENI,ARGED EDITION. A new and larger edition of this well known work on market garden- ing. It contains everything a market gardener wants to know, and in a form easily understood. It is an invaluable guide to any one in the business from the beginner to the most experienced. PBICE $1.10 AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER and FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787..) ^nPPIJiltiPQ' ^^*^s, Beets, CohhaKes. Carrots, Kohl Uiibl Leek, Lettuces. Onions, 0|JCuiaillCdi Peas, Radishes. Spinmli, Turnips, Swt-des, Asters, Balsams, Begonias. Caniationa, ChuTiiriHs. Gloxinias, Ljirksjinr, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias. Phloxes. Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas. Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE' S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mUod). the most perfect and moet beautiful In the world, $B.OO per oz., or ?1.50 per ^ oz., 75c per 1-16 oz., postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my porsonnl supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growib, finest stocks and best quality. I ALSO GROW LARGELY SEEDS ON CONTRACT. igii. The American Florist. 327 Vaughan's Flower Seeds For Present Sowing CALCEOLARIA HYBRID A Extra Choice Mixed Trade pkt. (1,000 seeds), $0.50, 3 trade pkts. for SI. 40, CANDYTUFT Giant Hyacinth Flowered Improved Empress. The Bower hearts arc pure white, C inches long and aljoiit Z inches acinss. 1 lb,, $2,50; oz.. 20c; trade pkt,, 5c, GLOXrNIA HYBRID A Vaughan's Columbian Mixture. Trade pkt. (1.000 seeds). $0,50: 3 trade pkts, for $1,40. MIGNONETTR New York Market, Trade pkt. (about 1,000 seeds), 50c; per oz,. $7.00; 'a oz., $1.00. VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL PRIMULA MIXTURE Trade pkt. of 350 seeds. 50c; 5 trade pkts.. $2,00; per 1-16 oz,, $3.25. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI 100 seeds, 15c: 250 seeds. 25c; 1,000 seeds. 75c; 5,000 seeds. $3.25. SMILAX Trade pkt,, \%; oz,, 26o; Vi lb.. 90o; lb,, $3.00. VAUGHAN'S GIANT FANSIES Vaughan's Cut Flower Mixture This mi-ttiire is put up Li.v ourselves and contains mostly liaht oul- ored sorts. We have sold this mixture for several seasons' to some of our thicago cut flower growers, who have realized bis: returns from the sale of the flowers. Pansies are as easily grown as violets, reauire ^'^^ JS'?."'"! '"'i5S„i"^t'"' returns. Trade pkt.. 60c; 'i oz,, $1,00; U Vaughan's "Giant Pansy Mixture" Embraces besides all the separate shades and colors five special strains not listed elsewhere, and which can only be had in this and our International mixture. This mixture includes the richest reds cop- pers and bronzes, together with the most delicate rose and pink shad- ings, al the distinct colors of Trimardeau, the splendid Cassicr strain Trade pkt., 25c; U oz., 60c; oz., $4.00: '/i lb,, $14.00. Vaughan's International Mixture The World's Best This is one of the specialties which has established and held the reputation of Vaughan's Flower Seeds, and this is one which we maintain most carefully, not alone as to quality, but in vitality and germination. You are beginning right in Pansy growing when you start with Vaughan's International Mixture. Trade pkt., 50c; ". oz. $1,50; V'3 oz,, $5,00; oz., $10,00. CINERARIA Vaughan's Columbian Mixtqre Trade pkt. (600 seeds), 60c: 3 trade pkts,, $1.40. Vaughan's Giant- Flowered Cyclamen Pure White (Mont Blanc) : Dark Crimson. Rosa von Uarienthal. "Daybreak" pink: Dark Rose. White, with Crimson Eye. Per 100 seds. 75c; 1.000 seeds, $5.00; 250 seeds of a color at. the 1.000 rate Giant-Flowered Cyclamen, extra choice mixed. Per 1.000 seeds $0.50; 250 seeds. $1.15; 1,000 seeds. $4.60; 5.000 seeds. $20.00. This mixture Is made up from the above separate colors. Now Salmon (Glory of Wandsbek). Per 10 seeds, $1.35; 260 seeds, $2.85: 1,000 seeds, $10.60. Giant Orchid-Flowered Cyclamen These are exceptionally tine, with large flowers that are frilled and fringed in wonderful fashion. Pure White, Red, Pink. White with Carmine Eye, and Lilac Colored. Each, per 100 seeds. $1.00; per 1,000 seeds. $8.00. Giant Orchid-Flowered Cyclamen, in choicest mixture: 25 seeds, $0,25; 100 seeds, 86c; 1,000 seeds, $7,00, English Grown Giant Cyclamen Price, 100 Seeds, $1.00; 1,000 Seeds. $8.00. Princess May. Pale pink. ^Princess of Wales. Giganteum variety. Pink. Mauve ftueen. Giganteum variety, .Mauve. ^ 'Duke of Connaught. Giganteum variety. Purplish crimson, '■Duke of Fife. Giganteum variety. Dark rose. Salmon Gueen. New extra choice color. Rosy Morn. Giganteum variety. Delicate rose color. Claret base, Picturatum. Light rose tinted, with claret base. ♦Grandiflora alba. The largest giant white grown. Excelsior, White, with red base. Extra large flowers. Our Fall Florist Catalog now ready; it you have not received a copy, please write for same. 10 Per Cent Special Cash Discount On orders over $2,00 for Flower Seeds, if the cash iseoclosed. 10 per cent. The discount does not apply to Asparagus Seed, Cash discount on this is 2 per cent. 31-33 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Greenhouses, Trial Grounds and Nurseries: Western Springs, Illinois. 25 Barclay St., NEW YORK a«r'^ Boston Ferns ! lor growing on. we have 15.000 of them ' 3-inch $8. 00 per 100 Asuaragus Seedlings, prepaid, we have 200 000 Plumosus 90c perlOO; $7 50 per 1000 j Sprengeri 60c per 100; $5,00 per ICOO ll — Cash, please, THE REESER PLANT COMPANY ; ^"'"plan'tLYen"'"'^ SPfilNGFIELD, OHIO ■ ifention the "'ne' 'can Florist when writing ROSES I A SPECIALTY, [ The Dingee fi Conard Co., WEST GROVE, PA. Always mention The American Florisi when yoii order stock. : : r BOBBINK & ATKINS World's Choicest Florist and Nursery Products. We are growing in our greenhouses and in our 230 acre nursery a large variety of material constantly in demand b/ florists. Our Illustrated General catalogue describes all the stock we grow. We shall gladly mail it to any florist upon application. B. & A. SPECIALTIES: Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Autumn Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. WE are only a few minutes from New York City; Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Main Line of E'ie Railroad. Nurserymen and Florists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. V3S ^ fe jv e» 4 In. 5-lnu $15.00 $25.0) 2n 00 35.00 20.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 15.09 25,00 12 50 25.00 .A KUHl. Wholesale Fieri 2H in. ..$5.00 3io. $10 01) 12 50 12.50 8.00 5.00 15.00 GEO. 6-in. 7in. $40,00 $60 00 60.CO 85.00 60.00 85.S0 75.00 100.00 50.00 ■t, 42a Main Street, 8 in. $100.00 Whiimanii Amerpholii .... ... 6W ... 6.00 125.(a) 125.00 Superbissima . .'.'.' 3 50 Sprengerii.. .. Maiden Hair... Small Ferns... ... 2.50 ... 500 ... 5'00 Peorta. Ill 328 The American Florist. Sept. 2^ ■**%> The Nursery Trade I American Association of Nurserymen J. H. Dayton, Paioesville. O.. President; W H. Wvman. North Abington. Mass.. Vice- President; John Hall. Rochester.N Y.,Sec'y. Thirty seventh annual convention to be held at Boston. Mass.. 1912. Bedford, Mass. — The storehouse and packing building of the New England Nurseries were destroyed by fire Au- gust 26, causing a loss of ?10,000, more than half of which was on growing plants and stock in storage. The ad- .ioining buildings were saved by the the work of the firemen. Newark, N. J. — Jackson & Perkins Co. are just completing an immense new frostproof building for the stor- age of nursery stock. 60x160 feet. The walls are of cement blocks laid in three separate courses, thus giving two air spaces in the walls, thoroughly insulating the building against both heat and cold. The structure is a model of its kind and the additional room which it provides has been made absolutely necessary by the company's increasing business. — John Watson, of the Jackson & Perkins Co., sailed from Liverpool August 24 on his return from a two months' European trip. He has visited the leading horticultural centres of Great Britain and the continent, and reports extremely dry weather prevail- ing throughout Europe, many k™ds^ of stock suffering severely. " " G. C. P. Southern Nurserymen's Association. The thirteenth annual convention of the Southern Nurserymen's Associa- tion was held at Greensboro, N. C, August 23-25, 1911. The meetings were full of interest, there being about 50 in attendance and the papers were carefully discussed. The convention opened on the morning of August 23 with an address of welcome by Thomas J. Murphy, mayor of Greens- Ijoro, which was ably responded to by Charles T. Smith of Concord, Ga. Pa- pers were read as follows : "The Pe- can and Its Possibilities," C. F. Bar- ber, MacClenny, Fla.; "Fraternity Among Iv'urserymen," Charles T. Smith, Concord, Ga.; "How May Southern Nurserymen Increase the Demand for Ornamental Stock of All Kinds," R. C. Berckmans, Augusta, Ga.; an address by Prof. "W. N. Hutt, State Horticulturist, Raleigh, N. C; "Need of Uniform Prices on the Same Kinds and Grades of Trees," Harry Nicholson, Winchester, Tenn.; address by Prof. E. R. Lake, Washington, D. C; "Preparation and Fertilization of Our Soils," John A. Young, Greens- boro, N. C; "Better Prices for Our Trees," J. C. Miller, Rome, Ga.; "Packing," W. T. Hood, Richmond, Va. ; "Apple Growing in the Moun- tains," O. Joe Howard, Pomona, N. C; "Revising Plate Books to Suit Terri- tory," J. Marvin Miller, Winchester, Tenn.; "Nursery Problems of the Fu- ture," Robert C. Chase, Huntsville, Ala. The election of officers resulted as follows : E. W. Chatlin, Winchester, Tenn., president. O. J. Howard, Pomona, N. C, vice- president. A. I. Smith, Knoxville, Tenn., secre- tary and treasurer. The next meeting will be held at Augusta, Ga. For Fall Planting Lilium Tenuifolium, Hansoni, Davuri- cum, Henryi, Elegans and Wallacei; Daphne Cneorum, Delphinium For- mosum, Syringa Japonica, German and Japan Iris. Fail list issued in August. E. S. MILLER, Wading River, N. Y. On Thursday afternoon a -very pleas- ant feature was the automobile ride to the nursery of John A. Young and the J. Van Lindlay Nurseries, and the hospitalities furnished were much en- joyed. J. c. C. Fruit Tr#»#'«^PP'^^"<>Peacii. ■ run • rCCS tarSe stock. Fine Tr' rs. Prices reasonable. "^ MITCHELL'S NURSERY, Beverly, OMo Phoenix Nursery Company ^hIrsemnen and Florists BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS Send list ol wants lor prices. Wholesale cataloBuc lor Spring 1911 now ready Jacs Smits & Co., \^^S' Azaleas, (bardy), Berried Plants, Bleedini Hearts, Blue Spruces, Boxwood, Clematis, Climb- ine Plants, Conifers, Evergreens, Funkias in sorts. Hydrangea P. G., Japan Maples, Peonies, Pot-grown Plants, (Lilacs a specialty), Rtiodo- denroDS, Roses, Spireas, Valleys. Price List Free on Demand. Arbor Vitae (Tliiiya Occidentolis.) A splendid stock of 3 to 4 (t. and 4 tt 5 ft, trees. Write for descriptions and pricei. The Wm. H. Moon Co., MORRISVILLE. PA. LARGE TREES OAKS and MAPLES Pinea and Henilocka ANDORRA NURSERIESa Wm, Warner Harper. Prop. Chestnnt Hill, PHILA., PA. PEONIES Our. -^^^^"^ for NiouE Guarantee W^will rQplac?Qwiih thrG>G>, Q\Qvy plant blootnin^ untruQ io dosGrtptton. B(?st vQSwWs ToUow parly 5(?ptptnb6>t* plantitad Wp can ship yowv order any tlmp aft igii. The American Florist. b29 YOU GAN BUY Some Exceptionally Fine Well Grown PLANTS -FERNS PALMS And Nursery Stock from THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., at a v ery reasonable cost. Our range at Edgebrook is completely tilled with choicest stock and the items you see mentioned below are ready for shipment now. Order today. Ferns for Dishes 2-in., nice plants, $3 per 100; AmpelopsisVellChll,4-in., $2perdoz. Ampclopsis EnfkelmanDi, 4-in., $2 per doz. ; extra strong plants at $3 per doz. Araucaria Excelsa, 4-iD., 60c eaeh; $rt per doz,; 5-incli, 4 tiers, 76c each; $9 00 per doz. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in. $2 60 per 100; 3-in., fl per doz.; $6 per 100; 4-in., $1.60 per doz.; $10 per 100; $80 per 1000; 600 at lOCO rate. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in., $8 per 100;.S-in. $1 per doz.; $6 per 100. Asparagus Scandens and Deflexus, 3-in., $10 per 1(0. Crotons, 3-in., $10 per 100; 4-in. 26c each; $3 per doz, Cyperus (umbrella plant) 3-in., 76c per doz ; $6 per 100; 4-in, $1 per doz ; $8 per 100. Dracaena Indivlsa, 2 inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1000; 8-inch, 2I2 to .8 ft. high, $1.25 each; $15 per doz. Dracaena Msssangeana, strong. 6-iu. $1.25 each; 6-in., $l.50each. Dracaena Fragrans, 2).^-in., $1.60 per doz.; 3-in., $2 per doz.; 4-in., $3 per doz; 5-in., $6 per doz. Boston Ferns, 2-in., $8 per 100; $30 per 1000; 3-in. $8 per 100, $60 per 1000;7-in,75c each; $9per do/.; 8-in. $1 each, $'Oper doz. Cibotium Schiedei, 8-in., $3 each, fine plants. English Ivy, 3-in., 75cper doz.;4 in., $1.50 per doz. Lonlcera Hatleana, (Halls Honey- suckle), 4-inch, 20c each; $2 per doz. nice plants, $3 $26 per 1000. PALMS — Kentia Belmoreana and Forsterians, 2i'2-in.,$l.50 per doz.; 3-in,, $2,00 per doz.; 4-in., $3.60 per doz.; o-in., .$5.00 per doz. Kentia Belmareana, 6-in , $i 60 each $18.00 per doz. Kentia Forsterlana, 6-in., $i.,50 each. Latania Borbonica, 3-in., 8c each 1.00 per doz., .$6 per 100; 4-in., .$3 per doz., $20 per 100. Cycas, 6-in., 35c to 50c each; $2 per 75c to $1 25c each, 6-in., 50c $2 each; 3 plants Chrys Jerusalem Clierries, 4-in , $1.60 per doz., $10 per 100; 3-in., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. Solanum Acuieatissimum, 6-in., 50c each, $5.00 per doz. CiiriStmaS Ptppers. 4-inch, extra fine $10 per 100. 4« ^^ rii - WluteGarzs,.i-in. $3.00 per doz.; tj-in. $4,00 antnemum rlants iz^'>^- ^^^^ f""v'^j,^°" pompon,6.in $3.00 per doz.; 6-m. $4.00 per doz. Small double yellow Pompon, 5-in. $3.00 per doz.; 6-in. $4.00 per doz. doz ; $16 per 100; 6-in. each; 7-in., $1 60 each. Piioenix RecHnata, 4-in. .$3 per doz. ; $20 per 100; each; $6.00 per doz. Piioenix Roebelenii, 6-in., 7-in., $2 50 each. Areca Lutescens, 3^21°., in a pot, *2 per doz. Pandanus Utilis, 3-inch, $2 per doz. Rooted Cuttings. Aciiyrantiies, Lindeni, Warchiwicksv, Metallica, $6 per 1000. Panacha De Bailey, $10 per 1000. Ageratum, Stella Gurney,$4perl000. Alternanttieras, Brilliantissima, Pa- ronychioides major,. \ttrea nana, $6 per 1000 Coleus, Golden Bedder, AnnaPfitzer, John Pfitzer, Verschafeltii, Beck- with's Gem, $6 per 1000. German Ivies, $4 per 1000. Marguerites, yellow, white, $10 per 1000. Salvias, Bon&re and Zurich, $5 1000, per We Have if-"Everylhing in the Line of Bedding Plants. I TH[ OEO. WITTBOID CO.. EDGEBROOK, CHICAGO, ILL. 330 The American Florist. Sept. A Rare Opportunity TO BUY SOME FINE SPECIMENS OF KENTIAS At a Very Reasonable Cost They are splendidly grown and are graceful plants for Jardinieres or Conservatories. We are offering them at the following prices: Kentia Belmoreana. We have a verv lar^e fctock of these; we doubl if tliere is another as iarpe in the west. Prices are right and so are the plants You won't be tvrong: to order a nice assortment of them. Per doz. Kentia Belmoreana, 4 inch. 14 inches high $ 3 (d **• 5-inch. 16 inches high 6 CO 6-inch. IS inches high 9 00 6 inch. 20 inches high 12 00 6 inch. 22 inches high 15 CO Each 6-incb, 25 inches high $150 6 inch 30 inches high 2 00 7 inch 34 inches high 2 50 7inch, 48 inches high 4 00 8 inch 54incheshigh 5 00 Per doz. Per 100 Per doz, Per 100 Araucaria Excelsa, 5 incli $6 00 $45 00 j Cocos Weddelliana. 2H inch 2 00 15 00 Asparagus Plumosus, 4 inch.. 1 25 5. inch.. 3 00 Boston Ferns, 5 inch 3 CO 6inch b 00 7-iBch 9 00 ■• 8ioch 12 00 • 9inch 18 00 Phoenix Canariensis, 7 inch 2 00 ' Pandanus Veitchli, 6inch, fine stock. 10 00 I Rubber Plants, 4-inch 3 00 ^° "^ , Bay Trees, big stock at $12 ( 0. $14 CO. $16 00. 1 $18 CO and $20 00 per pair. 1 Each Aspidistra, Green. 6 inch $1 OC and $1 25 Variegated. 6 inch... 25 and 1 !0 1 50 Plioenix Roebelenil, 5 inch 1 25 Ancuba Variefiata, 7 inch ,. 60cand 75 HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., 462 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. A LL Nurserymen. SeedsmeD and Florists wislilok '^ to do business with Europe should send for th« "Horticultural Advertiser" This Is the British Trade Paper, being read week); by all the horticultural traders: it is also taken by •T*r 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription, to cover cost of postage. 75c. As the H. A. is a purely trade medium, appli- cants should, with the subscription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to lb* nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts, Address Editors of " H. A." ChllweU Nurseries. LOWDHAM. Notts. Eniiland Uention the A.inencan Florist wnen wrmns ^Ton, ASPARAGUS PluttlOSUS, 3-in., at per 1000, $50.00 Sprengeri, 4-iu., at per 1000, 60.00 3-m., at per 1000, 45.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO., Morton Grove. 111. Agave Variegata. A few tine specimens left, 12 to 16-ins. high at $■'1.00 per 10. Cash. Las Pamlas Greenhouses, PALO ALTO, CALIF. Polk, Pa.— The Polk Floral Co. has been granted articles of incorporation with a capital stock of $5,000. San Fbancisco, Calif.— George K. Uno, formerly with the California Flor- al (jlo. and later with Domoto Bros., has assumed the management of the California Floral Supply Co. at 1725 O'Farrell street, who are engaged ex- clusively in the wholesale cut flower business and the sale of florists' greens. PEONIES We have a very large stock of the best commercial varieties — all of our own growing. Send us a list of your needs. 'W''C9'T'S& Our stock of German varieties is large and true. Complete list of both with prices will be sent on request. Sf>eoim.en. (§l]:ii:*txt>s For immediate landscape effects we offer a large list of fine, well grown plants. Price on application. 3i.33^w. Mph St, vaoghan's Store Store, "nI^^'^^S' Greenhouses, Trial Grounds, and Nurseries, Western Springs, 111. Geraniums All sold until about the middle of November, Will have a big lot then, GoodcuttinES from inside stock, Poitevine and Ricatd at SI4.00 per 1000; and S. A. Nutt at $12.50 per 1000. f* nl^itm Rooted, to order any time of V.UICU9 ,|jg j^gj Giant-leaved. $1.00 per 100; mixed fancy at 75c per 100. Finest collection in the United States. ALBERT M. HERR, Good stock at $1.50 pet 100. Sprengeri ^milav Small size. $1.00 per 100: $7.50 ^uiiia/% per 1000. Samples lor 10c. |r>8& True Blue, early, ■"■^ at $1.50 per 100. DklAv Fine assortment, mixed, divided ruivA roots, at $2.50 per 100. K_il116 The real thing for florists. Before you buy, let me tell you about it. Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus Per 100 Plomosns, 2H'in. pots 2 00 Asparagus Spretigeri, 2H'io. pots per 1000. $17.50 2 CO Primroses PerlM Chinese Obc. Alba, Rosea and Forbeai.$2 00 Obconica Gieantea and Saneuinea. 2H- in. pots 3 M CMb. Please. Cineraria Hyb. Grandiflora, 2W io. pots $2 00 per too JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0. rgii. Fhe American Florist. 331 Heacock's Palms and Ferns Home Grown, Strong, Clean and Well Established Describes our palms. No more ; words are necessary. "Onr satisfied customers a'e our best advertisement." One customer who has been dealing with us for years sent us an order for $1,600 worth of palms without seeing them. Another whose order last year amounted to $TOii, gave us an order this year amounting to $1600. Send for onr new booklet and give us a trial order. I^ay in your stock of palms in September while yon can have them shipped by freight. Our facilities for shipping are of the best. We ship by freight to every state in the Union. We have 40 per cent more glass this year; most of our glass is devoted to palms. We are particularly strong in the larger sizes, (7, 9 and 12-in.) We grow all our Kentias. above 6-in. sizes, in Cedar tubs made especially for us, avoiding oreakage of pots in shipments and giving better satisfaction to our customers; and while they cost us several times what pots would cost, we sell them for the same money; they are the neatest, lightest and best tub ever intiodnced painted .trreen, with three elertric welded wire hoop i. We order tliesetubs by the carload. When in Philadelphia, call and seeour stock before placing your order. 20 minutes ride by rail; 50 trains each way every week day; Railway Station Jenkintown. Order Now for Fail DBiivery. ■Joseph Heacock Company's Price List- Areca Lutescens Pot Plants in pot In. high Each 7-in. 3 36 $2 00 8-in. 3 Cfdar Tub Plants in tub 9-in. Several 9-in. 42. 3 00 In, high Each 48 to 54 $5 00 5-ft 7 50 Kenfia Belmoreana Pot Leaves In. high Each Doz. 21/2-in. 4 8 to 10... $ 1 60 a -in. 6 12... 2 00 5 -in. 6 to 7 18. .$0.60 6 0« 6 -in. 6 to 7 34... 1.00 12 00 6 -in. 6 to 7 26... 1.25 15 00 6 -in. 6 to 7 28 to 30... 1.60 18 00 Cocos Weddelliana Pot In. high 100 2y2-in. 8 to 10 $10 00 21/2-Jn. 10 to 12 15 00 Kentia Belmoreana Cedar tub 7 -in 7 9 9 9 -in -in -in -in Pot 6-in. 6-in. Cedar tub. 9-in. 9 in. Leaves In. high Each Doz. 6 to 7 34 to 86... $2 50 $30 00 6 to 7 36 to 36... 3 00 36 00 6 to 7 40to4o... J 00 48 00 6 to 7 42 to 48 Hvy . Ea. 5 00 .6to7 48 to 54Hvy.Ea. 6 0« Kentia Forsteriana Leaves In. high Each Doz. 6 to 6 28 to 30 $1 00 $12 00 6 34 to 36 1 50 18 00 Gibotium Scliiedei Spread Each 4 to 5 feet $i 00 to $6 00 5 to 6 feet. 6 00 Kentia Forsteriana Cedar tub Plants 7-in. 4 (-in. 9-in. 9-in. 9-in. ll-in. Made Up In. high 36 36 to 40 40 to 42 42 to 48 4-ft. Hvy. Each Doz. $2 50 $30 00 3 00 36 00 4 00 48 00 5 00 60 00 Each 6 00 JOSEPH HEAGOGK CO., Wyncote, Pa. 6-ft. Hvy. Each 16 00 Phoenix Roebelinii Pot Each 5-in. Nicely characterized $1 00 6-in. 18 to 20-in. spread 1 60 Cedar tub High Spread Each 7-in. I8-in. 24-in $2 00 7-in. 20to24-in. 2-ft 2 50 RAILWAY STATION: JENKIHTOWN. F^IEjr^D- OR^OV^IV Carnation Plants $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Lawson Enchantress, Beacon, Victory, W. H Taft, Boston Market. ROSE PLANTS Pinlc KiUarney, 2v2-in $4.00 per 100 Asparagus Plumosus 2-in $3.00 per 100 3-in 6.00 per 100 Asparagus Sprengeri 2-in $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 Christmas Peppers 3'2-in $5 00 per 100 4 -m 10c each, 8 00 per 100 4'/2.in 12'-'c each, 12.00 per 100 BOSTON FERNS Strong, Stocky Plants 4-in $15.00 per 100 7-in $ 75.0U per 100 Sin 25.00 per 100 8-in 100 00 per 100 6-in 40.00 per 100 Pteris Wimsetfi Ferns Extra strong $6.00 per 100 Cyclamen 4-in $15 CO per 100 5-in 25 00 per 100 Extra Fine Stoclt; Ready to Ship. The Chicago riower Growers' Association OTTO w. FRESE, Manager. 176 N. Michigan Avc, CHICAGO 332 The American Florist. Sept. Carnation Plants 2,000 O. p. Bassett. All first-class plants. Price, $60.00 per LOOO. Bassett & Washburn Office and Store: 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Greenhouses . Hinsdale, 111. \lkenuon tne American Florist when wntVK'j Fall List Roses 225 Varieties old — new — tried — true o > igii. The American Florist. 336 Ready Reference Section 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. AGAVES. Agave, varieeatoi], 12 to 15 ins. high, $5 per 10. Los Fiiluias Greeahouses. Falo Alto. Calif. AGERATUMS. Ageratum. 2-ln.. $2 per 100. Geo. M. Em- mans, Newton. N. J. ALTERNANTHERAS. Althernantheras. 2-ln., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emroaps. Newtop. N. J. AMPELOPSIS. AMPELOPSIS ENGELMANNI, 4-In., $2 per dOB,; extra strong plants at $3 per doz. AM- PELOPSIS VEITCHII, aSalle_ St.._Chicagq^ Peonies, all the standard varieties. The Good & Reese Co.. Springfield, O. Peonies. Best commercial varieties. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago & New Y'ork Peonies, all vars. Jac Smits, Naarden. Hol- land. PEPPERS. Christmas peppers, strong and hardy, ready to ship. 4-in. pots. 10c each; $S per 100: 4i- in., 121/L'C each; $12 per 100. Anton Then. 2219 Winnemac Ave.. Chicago. Christmns peppers. 4-in. 10c each: S8 per 100: 414-in.. 1214c each: $12 per 100, Chicago Flow- er Growers' Association, 176 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Christmns Penners. strong, health v plants. 2iV-in.. .S2 per H50: $18 per 1.000; 3-in., $4 per 100. Rober & Radke. Maywood. 111. _^_ CHRISTMAS PEPPERS. 4-in.. extra fine. .?10 Tier 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edge- brook. Chicago, m. Pepper plants, S^^^-in., $5 per 100. The Chi- cago Flower Growers* Association, 176 N. Mich- Igan Ave., Chicago. Christmns peppers, fine 5-in.. stock, loc. Mosba?k Greenhouse Co. ._Onarga .111. POINSETTIAS. POINSBTTIA HEADQUARTERS. Strong, stocliy plants. 100. 1000. 2H-ln $5.00 $40.00 214-ln.. extra select 6.00 60.00 3-in 8.00 70.00 .\ii orders fiiied stricti.v in rotation. Cash, please. ROBER & RADKE, Maywood,_IU._ Poinseftias. 2ii-in.. $6 per 100; $50 per 1.000. Skideisky & Irwin Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Phila- delphia. Poinsettlas. 2^5-in., $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1.000. Scranton Florist Supply Co., Scranton, Pa. Poinsettias, 2y-in., $5.50 per 100. Mosbaek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. PRIMULAS. Prinuiiiis from 2-in. pots, frame grown, no better strains in existence. Obconica grandiflora, Rensdorfer. and Lattmann unrivaled hybrids, 14 colors, or mixed, 2%c. Obconica gigantea. 5 col- ors or mixed. Keweusis, 3c, J. L. Schiller. Toledo, O. Primrose. Chinese, obconica. alba, rosea and Forbesii. $2 per 100. Obconica gigantea and Sanquinea. 2i^-in.. $3 per 100. Jos. H. Cun- m n g ham. Delaware . O. E^imroses. obconica. Kewensls and Forbesii. 21^-in., $3 per 100: $25 per 1.000. Frank Oech- slin. 4911 Quincy St.. Chicago. ROSKS. FOR FORCING OR FALL PLANTING. Per 100. American Piliur. 3-year $35.00 American Pillar. 2-year 25.00 Dorothy Perkins 12.00 Lady Gay, 4 to 5 ft 16.00 Send for Our Complete List. THE CONARD & JONES CO.. West G rove , Pa . ROSES. Per 100. Per 1.000. American Beauty, 2V.-ln $6.00 $50.00 Uncle John. 2Mi in 3.00 25.00 Killarney, 2% in 5.00 40.00 WIETOR BROS., 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 200,000 Roses and Shrubs. Wlntzer's World Wonder Cannas. Get our price list; it will pay you to send for it today. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. ROSES, strong 3-in., ready to bench. White and Pink Killarney. Richmond and Perie. $6 per 100. C. C. Follworth Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Rose plants, 214-in., Pink Killarney, $4 per 100. The Chicago Flower Growers' Association, 176 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. "LAD^^ GAY or PINK BABY RAMBLER. strong. 7-in.. 75c each; $6 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. Roses on own roots, budded, bedding. H. P.'s hybrids and teas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. DOROTHY PERKINS. 4-in., $2 per dozen: 5- In., $3 per dozen. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Roses. Pink Killarney. W. H. Elliott, Bright- on, Mass. ^ 900 good, healthy. 3-in. Mrs. Jardine Rose plants. .$50 per l.ono. Sinner Bros.. S2-86 East Randolph St.. Chicago. American Beauties from bench. $5 per 100. C. C. Poliworth Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Double White Killarney. A. N. Pierson. Inc.. Cromwell, Conn. Roses. Leedle Floral Co.. Springfield. 0. SKKDS. Think of a strain of pansies containing light, dark, lavender, violet, blue, bronze, royal purple red, cerise, salmon, mahogany, yellow and red and gold shades — a dozen or more varieties In each shade — of immense size, with great form and substance. These are MASTODON PAN- SIES. It has cost us hundreds of dollars and eighteen years' time to upbuild this strain, and it is worth all It costs. 1 oz.. $9; 1-12 oz.. .$1. STEELE'S MASTODON PANSY GARDENS. Portland. Oregon. Seeds. Vaughan's Flower Seeds for present sowing. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in tliis issue. Vaughan's Sf"*H Storo riiicBgn and New York. Seed, pansy, 1.000 seeds, 25c; 1 oz., $2.25. H. Wrede. I,unfbnrg, Germany. St_-'_'ds, onion, peppers, early tomatoes, cauU- liuwer, beans 97 var. ; melons, celery, egg plant. Ft'derico C. Varela, Teueriff, Canary Islands, Spain. .Si'i'd. 'lulons, lettuce, sweet peas, carrot, cel- ery, If.-k. mustard, parsley, parsnip, radish, sal- sify. ( . 1 . Morse & Co., 48-56 Jackson St., San Francisco. Calif. Seeds, beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, beet, turnip, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.. Milford, Conn.; East Jordan, Mich.; Sister Bay. Wis. Seeds, the Kenilworth strain of giant pan- files. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Chas. Frost, Kenil- worth, N. J. Seeds, superb giant mixed pansies, tr. pkt., 50c; 14 oz., $1.25; oz., $4; also separate colors. Cineraria Seed. tr. pkt.. $1. The Storrs & Har- rison Co., Painesville, O. Seeds, pansy. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Arthur T. Boddington, 342_W^14th St., New York. Seeds, cabbage, cauliflower, carrot, mangel,. Swede and turnip. Chr. Olsen, Odense, Den- mark. Seeds, pansies, Boston Florists' Special mix- ture, tr. pkt.. 75c; oz., $5. Fottler, Fiske, Raw- son C'o.,_Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston. Seeds, aster, best standard varieties. Elmer D. Smith & Co.,_Adrian, Mich. Seeds, timothy, crimson clover, Kaffir corn. J.- Bolglano & Son, Baltimore, Md. Seeds. Cynosurus Cristtatus (crested dogstall). Wm. Powers & Co., Waterford. Ireland. Contract Growen. Seeds. Cucumbers, cantaloupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin, sugar flint and field seed corn. The J, C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Seeds, beets, cabbage, carrot, celer,v, lettuce, onion, parsley, radish, ratabaga, turnip. De- naiflfe & Son. C'arignan, Northern France; Chas. Johnson. Marietta, Fa., agent. Seeds, pepper, ^^z plant, tomato, vine seed and field corn. Edgar F. Hurff. Mullica Hill. N ew_ Jersey^ Seeds, beans, cucumbers, tomato, radish, pea, muskmelon. squash, watermelon, sweet corn. S. M. Isbeir & Co., Jackson, Mich. Seeds, sweet peas, tomatoes. Lima beans, let- tuce, .isters. cosmos and other flower seeds. John Rodger & Sons Co.. Los Angeles. Calif. Seeds, lettuce, onions, swept peas, aster, cos- mos, misrnonette. verbena. Waldo Rohnert, Gil- roy. Calif^ Seeds, grower and exporter of vegetable, flower and farm seeds. Henry Mette, Quedlin- burg. Germany. Seeds, field garden and flower. Routzahn Seed" Co.. Arroyo Grande. Calif . _ Seeds, beans. Henry Fish Seed Co., Carplnte- ria. Calif. Seeds. Growers for the wholesale trade only. Braslan Seed Growers* Co.. San Jose. Calif. SMILAX. Smila-x. 2V>-in., $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1 .000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Smilax. 2-in., $2 per 100. C. Bisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts.,_Phil^adelphia. Smilax, small, $1 per 100; $7.50 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Smilax. 2%-in., $2 per 100; $18 per 1.000. The Good_& Reese Co.,_Springfleld, O. Smiiax. Wood Bros., Pishkill, N. Y. SNAPDRAGONS. _^__ Snapdragons. Killarney pink and Sulphur yel- low. 2i,<.-in. pots, at $2 per 100: $17.50 per 1,000. W. F. Dunteman, Bensenville, 111. Snapdragons, white and pure pink, best seller of ail snapdragons, 214-in., $2 per 100; $18 per 1.000; .WO at 1.000 rate. Cash. Clement S. Levis, Aldan. Del. Co., Pa. SPIR£AS. Spiroa. .T. Smits. Ltd., Naarden, Holland. VSRBENAS. Verbenas. J. L. Dillon, Bloomaburg, Pa. VIOLET Violets. Dorset, strong field plants. S4 per ino: $.35 per 1.000. W. F. Dunteman. Bensen- ville. 111. Violets. Lady Campbell, 2i-i-in.. $25 per 1.000. Eli Cross^5_Monroe St., Grand Rapids, Mich. Violets. Dorsett, Louise, Ic. Haenselman, Boulder. Colo. Violets, Governor Herrlck. good strong plants, 2-in.. 3c: 3-ln.. 4c. Samuel Shore. Evart, Micb. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About ft 338 Fhe American Florist. Sept. BOILERS. Boilers. The Monlnger-Furman; 200 sizes and styles. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Blackhawlt St., Chicago. Boilers. The Superior Standard. The Supe- rior Machine & Boiler Works, S50 Superior St., Chicago. Boilers. Metropolitan Material Co., 1394 Met- ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Boilers. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th & Iron Sts., Chicago. Wilks' self-feeding hot water boilers. S. Wilks Mfg. Co. , 3503 Shields Ave., Chicago. Boilers, all sizes. KroescheU Bros. Co., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago. Boilers for greenhouses. Giblin & Co., Utica N. Y. Boilers. Lord & Burnham Co., Irvington, N. Y. INSECTICIDES. Insecticides. Carmen's Antipest Insecticide .-.nd fungicide, $1.50 per gal. Perfection Chem. Co., Flushing, N. Y. Insecticides, Aphine, $1 per quart: $2.50 per gal. Fungine. 75c per quart; $2 per gal. Al- phine Mfg. Co.. Madison. N. J. The Pumigatini; Kind Tobacco Powder. $3 per bag 100 lbs. The H. A. Stoothoff Co., Mount Vernon, N. Y. __^__ Nikoteen. pint bottle. $1.50. Nikoteen Aphis Punk, $6.50 per case of 12 paratfined hnves. OLAZmG POINTS. Glazing points: See the point? Hold glass firmly. Peerless glazing points are the best. No rights or lefts. Box 1.000 points, 75c. Post- paid. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St.. Phila- delphia. Siebert's zinc glazing points. 40c per lb. ; 5 lbs.. $1.85; 20 lbs., $7. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Siebert*s zinc never-rust glazing points. 2 sizes, % and %. 40c per lb.; 16c extra by mail; 7 lbs., $2.50; 15 lbs., $5 by express. Randolph & McClements. Baum and Beatty Sts.. Pltts- burg. Pa. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION- Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago, Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern designs. Hitch- ings & Co., 1170 Broadway. New York. Greenhouse construction of all kinds, and con- servatories. Estimates and catalogues on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co.. 2541 So. Artesian Ave.,_C'hIcaKO. Greenhouse Construction, semi-iron green- houses, new truss houses, iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co.. 1133 Broadway. N. Y. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co.. N. Tonawanda. N. Y. GUTTERS Gutters. Jennings' improved Iron gutters. Diller. Caskey & Keen. 6th and Berk Sts.. Philadelphia. Gutters. Garland's, A gutter with a reputa- tion. Geo. M. Garland Co., Des Plaines. 111. MISCELLANEOUS. Mats, cheapest and most practical on the market. Send for circular. J. P. Watts, Kerr- moor. Pa. Chiffons. For prices see advertisement else- where In this issue. Geo. H. Angermuller, 1324 Pine St.. St. Louis. M>. Cut flower boxes and fibre shipping cases. The J. E. Smith Co., 612 N. Central Ave., Bal- timore, Md. Wagner plant boxes, for palms, boxwood, bay trees, etc. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sld- ney, 0. Cut flower and design boxes, all sizes. C. 0» Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. Superior Carnation Staple. I.OOO for 50c. Wm. Schlatter & Son. 422 Main St.. Springfleld.^ass. Prepared ferns, p^ms and wax roses. B. Markovlts, 954 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Gummed gold, silver and purple letters. J. Llchtenberger, 1564 Ave. A.. New York. Return traps. Taylor Steam Specialty Co.. Battle Creek, Mich. Dayllte glass cleaners, for prices see adver- tisement elsewhere In this Issue. Andersen Specialty Co.. 4648 Calumet Ave.. Chicago. Pillsbury's carnation Staples, 50c per 1.000, postpaid. I. L. PlUsbury, Galesburg. 111. Pipes, flues and greenhouse fittings. Illinois Pipe Mfg. Co., 2113 S. Jefferson St.. Chicago. Superior Carnation Staple, 1.000 for 50c. F. W. Waltc, 293 Main St.. Sprlngfleld. Mass. Photographs of horticultural subjects. Nathan R. Graves. 413 Hayward Bldg.. Rochester. N.Y. Florists* Supplies of all kinds. J. Jansky, 19 ProTlBce St., Boston. Mass. 200 0/ Our sales to florists for I9t0 were 200* in crease over 1909 and every customer satisfitd. RETURN TRAP E-chaust Valve Adjust meDt Waterlolel Steam Inlet Taylor Steam Specialty Co., BATTLE CREEK, MICH. Write Department A for new catalogue. EAGLE MACHINE WORKS RICHMOND, IND. Exclusive Maoufacturere of the The Richmond CARNATION SUPPORT Under patent issued April 4tb. 1911. Write for prices: also on 'Mum and Rose Stakes. Superior IS Carnation Staple For repairing split carnations 1000 for 50 cents Fostpaid. Sample free. Special prices to jobbers. WM. SCHLATTER a SON. 422 Mai a Street, Springfield, Mass. The Klelnschmldt Soil Grinder. P. Kleln- Echmldt. 21 Builders Exchange, Bugalo. N. Y. Store and otfice fixtures. Buchblnder Bros.. 518 Milwaukee Ave.. Chicago. Tile benches and tile bottoms. The Camp Conduit Co., Cleveland. O. Poultry Pood. J. Bolglano & Son, Baltimore, Md. Mastica for glazing. P. O. Pierce Co., 12 W. Broadway, New York. POTS, PANS, ETC. Pots. Florist red. Peters & Reed Pottery Co.. ZanesvlUe. O. Cherry red standard flower pots. The Mt. Gllead Tile & Pottery Co., Mount Gllead. O. Pots, plain and fancy. L. Hrudka Pottery Co.. 2619 Herndon St., Chicago. Neponset paper pots. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. The Red Pot. C. C. Pollworth Co. All roads connect with Milwaukee. Pots. J. A. Bauer Pottery Co., 415-21 Ave. 33, Los Angeles. Calif. STAKES. ^_ (?ane Stakes, due about August 1st. Stand- ard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 600 for $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per 100. 60c; per 1.000. $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. Trouble TalkNea (Second^e. ^2^1 e>s The Truth About a Certain Grower (You Know Him) and How He Sold Himself One of Our Boilers. IT happened up in CoDnecttcut. where I had just fixed up some trouble. It was on Friday and I was on my way to the station when it started rainlnt; cats and dogs. Just over the hill was Jim Blank's place, but I hated like thunder to run in there for shelter, because Jim always has some kick to put up. no matter how hard you try to please him. He is one of those sour apple fellows who can make things mighty unpleasant for youi and, when you leave, offers you a cigar, and thinks it patches everything up. Say, doesn't it make you sore when a man abuses you right and left, and then thinks he can buy your good nature back with a five cent Cremo : The Boss says "that side of it is none of my business, for Jim is a good customer, even if he is a chronic kicker. Let him kick— he must be satis- fied or hewouldn't keep buying our goods." It was raining harder than ever by this time, so I chased into Jim's work room and heard bim downstairs giving orders. (Jim thoroughly Lnjoys giving orders.) Pretty soon I went down to see what the row was all about, and found Jim trying to explain to his Italian fireman how to bank half his grate with ashes and keep a live fire on the other half. By this time Jim wasyellingfil to raise the roof— be seems to think all Italians are deaf. When he caught sight of me his eyes snapped fire and he blurted out: "If your confounded old firm would make a boiler with a divided grate, so I could dump half of it at a time, I'd buy one of the blasted things. "' I was determined to call bis blutf just for once; solreplied: "All right, the boiler's sold. Wewill make you a boiler with iust such a lirate. Whole thing will be shipped first of April." He hemmed and hawed a considerable time, but I stuck to it that the boiler was sold fair and square and we expected bim to take it. .And he did. Now. all our boilers over five sections are made with grates which shake in two halves. It's not only good (or running half a fire, but when you dump it down to start fresh you can first dump half and rake the live coal over on theclean grate, and then dump the other half and spread out the live coals on the entire grate and start your new fire going in a jifiy. So. you see. we are keenly alive to the best interests of you greenhouse men. end are always on the lookout for sueeestions; so if you have any suggestions, send I hem along. If you haven't send them anyway. Address vour letter to The Trouble Man Hitchlngs & Co , Elizabeth, N. J. Next week's talk will be sort of an animal talk, it being mainly about boilers — the half horse, half alligator kinds. Sketch of allieator by oflice boy. The boiler done with a quill pen by the Trouble Man himself. tgti. The American Florist. 339 EVANS' Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Catalog. Qaaker City Machine Worlis, Rictimond, Ird SIEBERT'S ZIMC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are positiTely tlie best. Last forever. Ovti 30.000 ponDds Dow in use. A aare preventative ol fflait ilipplnff. Effective on large or small glait. Baiy to drive. Easy to extract. Two sizes ^ and H, 40c per lb., by mail 16c eitra: 7 lbs. for $2,S0 is lbs. for $5.00. by express. For sale by tbe trad*. RANDOLPH & McCL£MENTS,'SncceS8ors to Ctaas. T. Siebert. Banm a Beatty Sts., Pittsburg. : Holds Class Firmly See the Point 4V f>EERi£5S filmsliic Points arc tbeb«at, Ko rlghu •r lefti. Box of 1,000 point* T6 oU. poatpftld, HEITRT A. DBEEB, f M Ckaataat »».,>MI«.. rs. ^ '-**^^*^* Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIGH GRADE... See Our Catalogue. ggr^aSr" 6IBLIH t CO., Utica. N.jY. Lock tht door before the horse is stolen, ind insure ;our giass before it is broken. For particular! concerning Hail Insurance, address JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary SADDLE RIVER. N. J. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 26th St., NSW YORK. FLORIST'S SUPPLIES. We Manufacture all Our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. 50< SAVED Pipes, Flues and Casings thoroughly overhauled and guaran teed. Greenhouse Fittings of every description. ILLINOIS PIPE a MFG. CO., 2113 S. Jefferson St., CHICAGO Iollt»n Ave.. Brooklyn. N Y. H.BAYERSOORFER&GO. j^l Florists' ^1 Supplies. 1129 Arch street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Send for onr new catalogne. Edward Johnson, Gardener for Geo. W. Perkins at Rlverdale, N. Y., likes ^He Bumham "Five years ago we bought a Burntiam 8 section water boiler. When we added more greenhouses, we iked the old Burnham so well that another one was bought and connected in battery. The repairs have been nothing. Keep the Burnham clean and it will fire quickly, and at the same time hold the fire. No night work looking after it, which is more than I can say for two or three others tried before the Burnhams were put in." Yours truly, T^^ir^^^^ New Yorlt Lord & Barniiam Company, «-"•■»" ^",1;^'",* Factories: IRVINGTON, N. Y., and DES PLAINES, ILL. Boston Tremont Balldinit. Pbiladelphla Chicago FraniUln Banli BIdg. Rookery Bldg. R. C. Whitsett Coal and Mining Go. 537 sargeatrst?'*"^"cHicA6o. We Mine and Ship the Following High Grade Coal: SUNSHINE £>r\.tk.% ^^^rft WEST VA. SPLINT INDIANA BRAZIL BLOCK I.IIZaI ■ I V If YOUGHIOGHENY POCAHONTAS ^^ ^^ '^ ^ ■ ^-^ "^ SOUTHERN ILLINOIS Write US for namea of satisfied customers, both as to quality and service, who have used our coals for tbe last 5 and 10 years. Also for our special summer prices. i^acQZ>x.A.^?Ei oxi ■Tjacaxsii i>iiixjX'visTT=» x:eici. BUCHBINDER BROS., 5I8-20MilwaiikeeAve., CHICAGO. Florists* Ice Boxes Manufacturers and Dealers of Store and Office Fixtures. Tel. Monroe 5616. IVfarkovits Bros. Importers and Manufacturers Natural Prepared Ferns, Palms and Wax Roses Low prices and immediate attention given all orders. Phone Monroe 4930. /^IJT/' A/^/\ 954 Mllwankec Ave.. Cnii/AUl/ 340 The American Florist, Sept. 2, BIG BARGAINS in Greenhouse Boilers 2 42-in. X 10-ft, Kewanee Fire Box Boilers $175.00 6 60-in.xl6-ft.HorizonUl Tub- ular Boilers 276.00 2 54-iii. X l2-ft. Internal Fired Steam Boilers 225.00 3 54-in. X 12-ft. Internal Fired Hot Water Boilers 200,00 Several carloads of Cast Iron Green- house Fittings, including; Valves, etc. , at a positive saving of 60'^. 4-in. Tubes Si^c Several carloads of good Tubes, thor- oughly rattled and cleaned. All kindsof Pipe, Valves, Fittings, etc. Write for our List No. 47. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKINC GO. 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO mmm. You are, or will be in the market for Ventilating Machi- nery or greenhouse fittings soon. You will want the best that money will buv. That is why you will want the Advance Apparatus Dri nut fail lo wriu- for our catalog **J*» It is sure to interest you , Tlie Advance Co., RICHMOND, IND. Cattle Manure in Ba^s Shredded or Pulverized Pure — dry — anlform and reliable^^ The best of all manurea for the firreenhouee. Florists all over the country are uaing it instead o^ rough manure. Pulverized ^ Sheep Manure I |^==f^4 Abaolntely the best Sheep Uannre on> the market. Pure manure and noth« ia« else. The beat fertilizer for carnations and foE .taoid top-drerains. Unequalled for all field aea, ■write for eircnlara and prices. The Polverlsed Manare Company 32 Union Stock Turds. OlrtCBg o Mention tne American Florist when writing HZfflQ^ Carman's Antipest INSECTICIDK AND FUNGICIDE For tbe Garden, Orchard and Greenhonse Non-poi80Dou8 and barmlefls to veeetatioD, Kills Green Fly, Aphides. Bark Lice, Thrips, Meal; Bug, Red Spider, Scale, Wire worms. Ants and Slugs. This is tbe Urower 8 Friend. Handy to nse. cheap and eflective. mixes readily in water. Destroys all insect pests and keeps down filth. Circulars on appli- cation. $1.60 per gallon. Also in quarts, half gallons and in bulk. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., FLUSHING, N. Y. Approved by the New York State Agricul- tural Dept. Certificate No. 223. July 8. 1910 Guaranteed under insecticide act. 1910. Serial No. 91 of U. S. Agricultural Dept. Don't put it off A good greenhouse will make money for you, because you will be able to grow things well, and that should be your aim, for good flowers bring good prices. King Greenhouses Fill this requirement for they are carefully studied and scientifically designed, taking into consideration all the conditions in a greenhouse. Send for Bulletins and Question Blank. King Construction Co< Home Office and Factory: N. TONA WANDA, N. Y. Eastern Sales Office: No. 1 Madison Ave., NEW YORK. The Kleinschmidt SOIL GRIN DER Here is a machine for all Greenhousemen that WILL GRIND AND MIX To Any Desired Fineness More Soil Ttian Any Other It is substantially and heavily made, all working parts being of crucible cast steel or steel forgiiigs. For particulars and prices address F. KLEINSCHMIDT fi CO., 21 Builders' Exchange, Buffalo, N. Y. Pecky Cypress Pecky Cypress is the greatest money saver discovered in years. Will last at least three times as long as any other wood for bench material. We can make immediate shipments at all times from onr large stock. Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Siieafiiing, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. WRITE FOR PRICES. ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER GO. Hawthorne and Weed Sts., CHICAGO. TeIe^^ugMJncalii410arad411 'p//. The American Florist. 341 9f E>:x:oollorxt Ooo. Satisfaction KQ&ranteed or moneT "oict; why try cheap tabitltntes that makera di BOtdars to gaarantee ? m k. 1. sTooTEorr oo., Moim tbuoi, i. t. * ■S^'iVl'.-'- .K,... ,. _, 4k' ilillli Why Don't You Get Your Employer Interested in Potied Fruit? Get him to add a house for it. Vou know it's the cheapest way there is to raise fruit. But little heat is needed and that little only for a short tim?. Call to his attention the variety of fruits you can grow in the one house. Make it plain to him that frcm August to January the house is empty for other things. Fruit half the year — 'mums, bulb stulT or vegetables the other six months. Just to help convince your em ployer of the great possibilities of potted fruit, why not get him to buy a few trees and try them on the centre bench of one of your regular houses? If you make a success of that, then the chances of your getting one of our standard potted fruit houses will be all the better. Send for our new catalog. It has seven pages given over entirely to growing fruit under glass. Kindly send your f oiDloyer s name and address at the same time and we niJI mail one to him and call his atttention particularly to the fruit section. Factories, Iivlngton, N, and Des Plalnes, III. noston Tremont Building Chlcsgo Roolie y Building. Loid & Burnham Go New York St. James Building Pliiudeiphla Franklin Bank BIdii. ilenttri,i the American Florist ichen writtni, jFrade Directory f OF THE United States and Canada. Price $3.00 Postpaid. American Florist Co., 1 40 S. Dearborn St. . C&IC AGO Nikoteen for spraying plants and 1 Nikoteen refined: Jt is clean and e Nikoteen Nikoteen Aphis Punk specially prepared for fumigating: closed houses. It vaporizes the Nkotine evenly and without waste. Notbjne keeps a honst free from Aphis so cheaply. Price $6.50 per case of 12 paraffined boxes. All Seedsmen. Mentioyi the A)nerican Florist when writing The most eSective and economical material there is for spraying plants and blooms. Isskitlfully extract- ed from leaf to bacco and carefully refined: It is clean and easy to apply. doesthework when vaporized either in pans on pipes or oTer a flame. Full Pint Bottles. $1.50. The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES WRITE FOR FIGURES. S27 Plymouth Place, CHICAOO GORHAM & GHAPLINE PRINTERY Close Prices on all Kinds of Printing. Pontiac BIdg, Harrison & Dearborn Sis., Chicago 1000 Letter Heads.... 1000 Envelopes ($3.50 344 The American Florist,- Sept. 2, i , ^ Where There Is Condensation — there is need for a Morehead Steaiti Trap Condensation in steam lines is akin to matter out of place — means wasted energy. If your lines are sluggish— if your houses are not of uniform tempera- ture, write us. We guarantee to drain your lines pprfectly — return the pure, hot condensation to your boiler without pump or injector or make no charge for the trial. Obey that impulse— write now . Send for "Book on Condensation." Morehead Manufacturing Co., Wklvta. Kan. New Orleans. La Dept, Stocks Carried in- Philadelphi'a Birmioebam Ala. 'N," DETROIT, MICHQAN Memphis. Tenn. Los AoKeles Chatham. Ontario tsan Francisco Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners. Florists and Home- makers, taught by Prof. Craig and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up - to - date methods and practice are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is Indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dept. A. F., Springfield. Mass. PROF. CRAIG. The Mastin Automatic White= wash and Spraying Machine Is Reliable, Practical and Durable. When the macbineisfilled to within six inches of the top, a few strokes of the pump will compress enough air in the tank to produce a continuous mist-like spray for 15 minutes. Write for Catalog and details to Department C. Sold through Seedsmen. Dealers in Florists" and Poultry Supplies. J. G. MASTIN fi CO 3124 West Lake St.. CHICAGO. ILL. I Catalogue | A lllustraf ions | i W^ have a large assortment of I '' strictly high-class halftones f of which we can supply electros i suitable for catalogue illustrations. If you need anything in this ^^ay. state your requirements and we will submit proofs of the illustra* tions in stock. Pr ck fox Cash: Only 15 cents per square inch. The American Florist Co. S 440 S. Deatbo. St., CHICAGO. • Kramer's Pot Hangers L. iFor lale by Wholeiale SeedtmaD, Florliti and Supply Dealera, Prlca. tl.OO per dozen by azpreai. Sampla dozen by mall. 11.25. I. N. KRAMER fc SON, Ciiar Raplis, Iowa WILKS' tlot Water Boilers ARE BEST FOR Heafing Greenhouses No Niiht Fireman Required With Our Self- Feeding Boilers Will keep an even and continuous fire for ten hours and longer without any attention. Very Economical in Fuel. Hard or Stft Coal. Send for our New Catalogue and Prices. S. WILKS MFG. CO., 3503 Shields Ave , CHICAGO. Attentlonll Glass Buyersll GREENHOUSE GLASS. Yon will save money if yon obtain our prices before you buy. Quality A No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable whrite paint for this purpose Half barrels, (26 gallons) per gal., $1.76. 6 gal. pails, per gal., $1,80. H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLESALE GLASS AND PAINTS, Lons Distance Phone 651.659 West Washington Boulevard. CHICAGO. Monroe 4994. Near Desplalnes Street. Tell Them Where You Saw the Advertisement n TJTTp 1 iJL m fj...^ 4 3^S!^[^aS2Q^CH ffW^wSpSy RmErica is "the Prow of the L'bbsbI; therB may bB mnrB camtort Amidships, but u/e are ths hrst to touch Unknown Seas. Vol. XXXVII, CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 9, 1911. No. 1214 TheAmerican Florist Twenty Sixth Year. Copyright, 1911, by American Florist Company Entered as Second-Class Matter Nov 11, 1891. at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879, Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St,, Chicago. Long Distance Fbone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address: Ameflo, Chicago. Snbscription, United States and Mexico $t,00a year; Canada $2,00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August. 1901, Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc, American Florist Co,. 440 S. Deai born St. Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— Geo, Asmus. Chicago, President: Richard Vincent, Jr,. Baltimore. Md,, Vice- Pres ; H. B Dorner, Urbana, 111., Sec'y; Wm, F, Kasting. Buffalo N. Y,. Treas. Qfkicers-Elei r — KicHAKM Vincent, Jr,, Baltimore, Md.. Frcs.; August Poehlm.ann, Chicigo, Vice Fres ; John Young. New York Sec'y: W F, Kasting. Buffalo, N, Y.. Treas. No,\t meeting at Chicago, August, 1912. I AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Next meeting and exhibition, .\uyubt 1'* 2, ' I,S. Hendrickson Floral Park. N.Y.. frcsidmi; ( L, Merton Gage. Orange, Vlass.. Secretary. RAILWAY GARDENING ASSOCIATION. Next meeting at Roanoke. Va,, 1912, Patrick FoY. Roanoke. Va,, President; J, E. Butter- field. Lee's Summit, Mo,, Secretary and Treas- urer, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next meeting at Boston. Mass 1912. W. H Dunn Kansas City Mo.. Pros. F, L. Mulford, Washington, D, C. Secy-Treasurer. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA .Annual convention and exhibition in conjunc- tion vjith the St, Louis Horticultural Society, St. Louis, Mo.. November 7 11, 1911. Elmhr U Smith. Adrian, Mich,. President; C. W, Johnson, Morgan Park. 111,. Secretary, AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition at Detroit. Mich.. 1912, A. Farenwald, Roslyn. Pa.. Presi- dent; Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich.. Vice- President; Benjamin Hammond. FishkiU-on- Hudson. N, Y,, Secretary, THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY- Next annual convention and exhibition at Detroit, Mich.. January 24, 1912. J, A. Valentine. Denver. Colo.. President; A, F, J, Baur. Thirty- eighth St. and Kockwood Ave,, Indianapolis, Ind,. Secretary. SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Nephrolepls. The Boston fern and its sports, which have been grown in the bench all summer, should now be potted. The bench is full of young suckers, which, if saved, will make fine stock for another year, so in lifting the old plants take a knife and cut around the plant about two inches from the center and place a trowel under the plant, leaving the young stock in the bench. They will soon start to grow, when they can be placed close together in flats and grown on in a fairly cool house until next spring, when they will make excellent stock for planting out. The plants that are lifted should be large enough to plant in a 6-inch pot. ff there is a demand for larger sizes two, three or four may be planted in seven, eight or nine-inch pots. Many of the plants have probably not made an even growth, being more or less one-sided. These should be the ones selected for doubling up in the larger pots. As soon as potted they should be kept close and warm for one or two weeks and frequently syringed; they will then have obtained a good hold in the soil and should be given plenty of light and air. The call for these plants will begin by October 1 and it is mucli better to have them well es- tablished before they go into the resi- dences, and to do this they should be potted by September. The greatest source of disappointment in these plants is in sending them out before they have become established. The WHiitmani and finer leaved varieties are now growing rapidly and should be given room enough to spread and make fine plants, Polnsstlias. The plants of poinsettias, in the northern section of the country, should be in the houses by September 1, for cool nights are apt to occur from that date on and the successful culture of these plants requires an even temper- ature. The early struck cuttings should be potted into C-inch pots and properly staked, the smaller stock to be grown in pans can be grown until October in the small pots. Give the plants a light location in full sunlight, and space out sufficiently to allow a good circulation of air around the plants. In potting tjie plants if there are no arrangeinents so that they can be watered with manure water later, leave a good inch of space at the top so that they can be given a top-dress- ing when the bracts begin to form. An extra feeding at that time will greatly increase the size of the bracts and brilliancy of the color. Close the ventilators on all cool nights as soon as the temperature falls below 60° and as soon as the night temperatures begin to run lower than that point a little Are heat will be necessary. The one great point in growing poinsettias is in keeping them at an even temper- ature and growing rapidly. Sweet Peas. To have sweet peas in bloom by Christmas the seed should be sown by September 1. If it is intended to grow them to follow some crop that is now in the beds they can be sown in pots, but it the beds are now ready it is better to sow them in the beds them- selves. The growers of large quanti- ties have the rows running lengthwise of the houses, two rows in each four- foot bed, one on each side, with a path in the center, but they can also be .grown in rows running across the beds, the rows being about three feet apart. This distance will be found necessary or the plants will get twined together, making a bad snarl of the vines. In sowing the seed in pots, place five or six seeds in a 4-inch pot, and in sowing in drills in the bench, plant the seeds about an inch apart. It is very easy to thin them out if they come up too thick, and one good strong plant to a pot and about eight inches apart in the row is about what should be left to grow on. It is often diflicult to get good germination during the hot weather, tlierefore it is well to plant enough seed. Many growers have trouble with the seed rotting and also the plants damping off after they have .tcrown to quite a height. They must bo watered very sparingly until they begin to climb on the strings. The white seeded varieties are often very difficult to start; a good way which 346 The American Florist. Sept. g, we have found very successful is to sow the seed in the drills on top of the soil, throwing a little sphagnum moss over them until they begin to grow, when they can be lightly cov- ered with soil, and when they begin to climb the drill can be filled in. This will prevent the seed from rotting and proper watering will remedy the damp- ing off. Margfuerltes. The marguerites for winter bloom- ing will soon have to be potted in their Ijlooming pots. This can be done now at any time and if they are becoming pot-bound the sooner the better. Nine and ten-inch pots are none too large if good flowers are to be grown, and the soil should be good and rich. Pot firmly, using a rammer that the soil can be made solid, and use good drain- age. Keep the buds picked off until cool weather sets in, the blooms that are made during the warm weather are of inferior quality and no good flowers will be produced until the plants get a good hold in the new soil. The plants are far better plunged in frames for some time yet than in the houses, for they may become infested with red spider under the glass. The plants in the benches will need to be frequently sprayed to keep them free from insects and the blooms should be kept picked off of them for some time yet. When cool weather approaches allow the flowers to come along. Cut- tings can be made at this time which will make nice flowering plants about the turn of the year, at a time when the large plants seem to take a rest and do not bloom profusely. This will ensure a cut throughout the season. Wallflowers, The wallflowers that were sown in the spring should now be plante0 paid by this society for the use of the plant patholo- gist has been used in continuing the investigation of the bulb rots of gladi- olus. This work is being conducted by H. M. Fitzpatrick under our im- mediate direction. Mr. Fitzpatrick Is making an exhibit of the diseases of the gladiolus before the American Gladiolus Society, where he will also present a paper dealing with the progress of the work thus far. Mr. Fitzpatrick's work is a continuation of that begun by Mr. Wallace two or three years ago. He has made splen- did progress on the problems this sum- mer and we hope that sometime this fall or winter we may publish a pre- liminary bulletin on the subject. His work this season will practically clear the way for extensive experiments for the control of these bulb rots. He has now located the causal organism in a number of these bulb rots and has that the American Gladiolus Society m.ay see their way clear to co-operate with us tor the further investigation of their problems. The presentation of this matter I have referred to some of the members of the society. In order that these problems of yours may be properly worked out and results of value obtained, the whole time of an investigator must be given to them. The rose grower, the carna- tion grower and growers of other plants in this association have prob- lems equally as serious and important as those of the gladiolus grower, and we should be very glad, indeed, to take up a study of the disease problems which you regard as most important in your business. It remains, however, for you to say what lines of work we shall take up and to make possible this line of investigation by your active co-operation. The small sum of .$.'i0 is entirely inadequate, understand, for retaining a man continuously on such an investigation. I outlined to you last year the method of such an investigation and it will not be neces- sary for me to repeat them. It strikes me that this great association could well afford to maintain at some col- lege of agriculture at least one man who might give all his time to a study of the diseases of florists' crops. There has now been provided at our institution a fund of $1,000 a year for two years to be used in conducting the investigation of the use of sulphur in the control of diseases peculiar to florists' crops. This has been available for some time but we have not yet succeeded in getting a man whom we regard as satisfactory for carrying out this work. We expect to get it under way this fall. An additional sum of at least $500 will be necessary to carry out this investigation work properly and I had hoped that this as- sociation might see fit to provide this 350 The American Florist. Sept. g additional money by way of co-operat- ing with us. I trust that this sugges- tion will at least have your considera- tion and that I may be advised as to what j'our wishes are relative to the further work which you desire to have done along these lines. As in the past we shall be glad to receive specimens of diseased plants from any of your members at any time and to give what information we are able to from an examination of the same. H. H. Whetzel, Pathologist. Gladioli Bulb Rots. Paper read by Harry M. Pitzpatrick of Cor- nell Universitv before the American Gladiolus Society at Ballimore, April 17. 1911. In attempting to give a talk on any phase of gladioli culture before a body of men, who are as thoroughly ac- quainted with the facts concerned as this one undoubtedly is, it is only natural that I should be at a distinct disadvantage as regards my knowledge it the industry in general. However, as the talk is to be confined exclusive- ly to a discussion of the diseases of the plant, it is not impossible that I may be able to present to you some few points of interest. From the knowledge which has come to us during the course of our work, and from the data which we have been able to collect, it has become very evident that the raising of gladi- oli in this country and abroad has grown, as you are aware, into a sur- prisingly large industry, involving the use of many hundreds of acres of land, and the investment of many thousands of dollars. It has become just as evi- dent also that this industry each year suffers a large loss, due to the rav- ages of various diseases of the bulbs. This loss is sustained from the hun- dreds of badly diseased bulbs which it is necessary to discard entirely, from the increased expense resulting from the extra work required for care- ful sorting prior to shipment, and the loss to the industry in general due to the discouragement of buyers and growers. It is highly probable that were there no diseases of the gladiolus, there would be many more grown, and a correspondingly increased demand for them. In this case as in that of most cultivated crops, the grower would probably be very much sur- prised at the actual amount of his losses if he should make a careful estimate of them. The distribution of the diseases is very general. We have received hundreds of bulbs from all parts of this country and from Europe, and they have in every case shown disease. Moreover, the diseased bulbs are so much in the majority that it has been very difficult to obtain per- fectly healthy bulbs for our experi- mental inoculataion work. Even bulbs sent to us after careful sorting and marked "healthy stock" or "immune variety" have in most cases upon the removal of the enveloping scales shown small diseased areas, which need only time and favorable condi- tions to develop into larger ones. But in spite of the growing im- portance of the gladiolus industry, and in spite of the most cosmopolitan dis- tribution of the various diseases, the actual work that has been done on these diseases by plant pathologists has been surprisingly small, and in fact, amounts to practically nothing. You probably know that there is no publication to which you can refer, which will give you any idea of the causal organisms of the various dis- eases, or even vague hints as to methods of control. It has been very desirable, therefore, that work should be done in this field, and when in the winter of 1908 Professor H. H. Whet- zel of the Department of Plant Pathol- ogy of the New York State College of Agriculture at Cornell University received diseased bulbs from a dealer in Chicago, he suggested to Mr. Wal- lace, at that time a student in the de- partment, that he take up the study of the various diseases of the gladi- olus. He did so, and gave the larger part of his time throughout something over one year to the investigation. The problem proved to be a particularly illusive and difficult one, but in the end he isolated the organisms re- sponsible for at least two of the dis- eases, and had gathered together data from a large variety of sources, which made him the best authority in this country at least on the diseases of the gladiolus. At this time, however, Mr. Wallace obtained a more remunerative position and gave up his work on the diseases of gladiolus for work in other fields and his results did not seem to be sufficiently complete to warrant publishing them. However, shortly after Christmas of this year at Professor Whetzel's sug- gestion, I took up the problem which Mr. Wallace had left, and it is to be hoped that I will be enabled to carry the investigation rapidly ahead until enough facts to warrant publication have been obtained. I have already oughly studied, before any really valu- able work can be done toward the con- trol of that disease. For this reason, although we have under consideration and are outlining the various lines of work which we wish to carry out toward the discovery of measures which can be used in preventing or eradicating the diseases in the crop, such work is practically all yet before us. We have, however, every reason to believe that with the time at our disposal for tlie work, and with such hints on control as we have already obtained, we will be able to arrive at the solutions of the various problems. On American bulbs, we have found four types of disease of quite general distribution and constant occurrence. Xp these four types, Mr. Wallace has already given the names "hard rot," "dry rot," "soft rot" and "scab." Although I cannot attempt here to give any very detailed or technical ac- count, it will perhaps be well to give some idea of the differences in the symptoms or appearance of these four diseases. In this way, you may be able to tell which of the diseases are especially injurious on your own bulbs. The first of these, the hard- rot, although hot so widely distributed as some of the others, is very destruc- tive where it does occur. In visiting the field in the fall, the first indica- tion of the disease to attract attention is the failure of some plants to reach maturity. Here and there dwarfed plants are observed having a stunted appearance, failing to produce flowers and with the leaves beginning to die or wilt. When one of these sickly POINSETTIA PULCHERRIMA. See Page 345. located what I regard as the causal organisms of the four diseases which I have had under consideration, and am now running an experimental plot at Ithaca in which were planted and inoculated some six or seven hundred bulbs. The facts obtained here should prove conclusively what organisms are responsible for disease and what ones are not. It is always absolutely neces- sary in any investigation in plant pathology that the organism causing a disease shall be isolated and thor- plants is uprooted, it becomes evident that the trouble is due to the diseased condition of the mother bulb, which in practically every case will be found very badly rooted or thoroughly dis- integrated. During the season of the harvesting of the bulbs, the rot is very evident. In most cases the diseased spots are quite small. In general, the first symptom on the bulb is a very faint, yellowish brown or chocolate discolorataion in one or several places on the surface. The diseased areas igi r. The American Florist. 851 CATTLEYA GASKELLIftNA AT J. A. CARBONES, BERKELEY, CALIF., JULY 24, 19U. tend to blend gradually into the sur- rounding tissue. This fact makes it easy to separate this disease from the others in the field with even a super- ficial examination, because in the other diseases which resemble this one to a.n extent, the line of demarcation be- tween the diseased spot and the sur- rounding healthy tissue is very sharp and evident. As this disease pro- gresses in the bulb, the diseased areas assume a watery, active appearance, enlarge, the center takes on a dark "brown color, and shrinkage of the bulb begins, causing first depressions and shriveling, then distortion of the bulb, until it finally becomes a dry, very much hardened mass. While the rot Is active, the sunken brown area is surrounded by an advancing margin ■of actively diseased tissue having a lighter, more leaden color. The tissue in advanced stages is very hard, some- times so liard it can be cut with a knife only with great difficulty. This characteristic is also a good criterion for the recognition of this disease. Our work had proven this malady to be due to the presence of a parasitic -fungus in the tissue. The fungus is a very interesting one but we liave, as yet, been unable to determine its name. When we isolate it from the bulbs and grow it on various sterilized artificial media, it grows very slowly, only a few mm. in two weeks, and this and other facts make its study difficult. It is coal black in color and is thorough- ly unlike any of the other organisms we have studied. Many fungi, as you probably know, which cause diseases -of plants, are to be found on the parts above ground, and produce there large numbers of spores which are blown by the wind and infect other plants. The smuts and rusts of our common cereals are well known examples. Moreover, it is upon the shape, color, etc., of these spores that the scientist largely depends in placing and naming the fungus. Now these fungi which attack the bulbs of the gladiolus since they are underground, and the wind could not scatter their spores, have apparently lost their power of producing them, and the mycelial threads growing through the soil in the field or from bulb to bulb in storage cause new in- fection. Since we cannot or have not as yet made them produce spores, we cannot classify them and are at a loss for names, but after all this fact is only of , secondary importance and means little in a practical way to the grower. If we can prove that the fungi do not produce spores, we will have at least eliminated one possible source of infection, but the fungi may produce spores in nature even though we have failed to get them to do so in the laboratory. The second disease to be taken up after our description of the hard-rot is the dry-rot. This disease is so wide- ly distributed that I do not believe any shipment of diseased bulbs from this country or Europe has come to us which did not show it on at least some of the bulbs, and I have isolated the fungus causing the disease from many bulbs from a large number of localities. The fungus causing this disease, although totally different from the black fungus just spoken of, also fails to produce spores. The mycelial growth is a profuse, white fluffy one, which in age turns yellow and produces a multitude of minute black resting bodies which we term sclerotia. These serve to tide the fungus over unfavorable conditions of temperature and moisture, through the drouth of summer and the cold of winter. The diseased areas on the bulbs affected with the dry-rot are characterized first of all by a definite margin which is slightly elevated while the center of the spot is de- pressed. The color in general is a dull chocolate brown. The diseased area is, moreover, usually quite punky in. texture, being easily indented with the finger-nail. This lack of the extreme liardness present in the hard-rot spots as well as the possession of a well de- fined margin is sufficient to separate these two types of rot. The third type of disease which we call "scab" is so characteristic that only a short description of the diseased areas is necessary. This disease forms usually circular but more rarely some- what irregularly depressed, saucer- shaped, concave areas on the surface of the bulb. The line of demarcation between the spot and the healthy tis- sue is so sharp that a distinct sharp ridge is formed around the border of the depression. The surface of the de- pression is of a very light color, yel- low, tinged with reddish brown and with a pronounced metallic lustre. It gives one the impression of a thin metallic film spread neatly over ihe depression. The tissue beneath 352 The American I'lorjst. Sept. 9, this depression is affected only to a very sliglit depth, but as the area grows older a cavity forms under the metallic film at the surface becoming very evident upon sectioning a bulb through one of these areas and look- vng as though the cavity had been eaten out by some insect. As I have not yet completed my experiments with this disease, I cannot say with absolute certainty that it is caused by a fungus, but it seems probable that it Is caused by a fungus called fur- arium. I have isolated this fungus from the spots but have not yet com- pleted my experiments necessary to prove that it is responsible for the disease, although they are now under way. The fourth and last type of disease, the soft-rot, is totally unlike any of the other three. While they form hard and, to an extent small, definite, dry areas, this one appears as an extensive rapid softening of the bulb which soon reduces it to a mushy, decaying mass usually alive with mites. The loss of water due to evaporation if the bulb is left in a dry place will, however, soon cause the bulb to dry up and be- come a brittle, chalky object. This rot probably spreads rapidly in stor- age, and bulbs diseased with it are so completely destroyed that they will not sprout when planted. This is not usually the case with the other rots. The soft-rot is certainly the most virulent of the four diseases but does not seem to be as common. Our work leads us to believe it to be due to a fungus called penicillium. a nearly re- lated species of which is responsible for the decay of fruits in storage. If this is the case, care in storage will be necessary in combating the disease. Our work toward the control of these diseases will be directed along those lines which our knowledge of other similar diseases would indicate as most promising of success. In addi- tion, the hints which various growers have given us in answer to our in- quiries will prove helpful. Letters sent to growers in all sections of the coun- try, asking for their opinions in ref- erence to controlling the diseases in the bulbs, brought in all cases court- eous and helpful answers. I will give you some of these briefly and it must be remembered that these growers doubtless were not all troubled with the same disease so that their re- marks must refer to the diseases in general and not to any one in par- ticular. Twelve growers state that to avoid disease, bulbs should not be planted in soil where diseased ones have pre- viously been grown. Five think that wet, cold soil favors disease. Four at- tribute it to fresh manure. Three say it came from planting infected stock. Two say that a dry spell during the growing season followed by wet weath- er favors disease. One says too much nitrogen in the soil or in fertilizers ap- plied causes the bulbs to be soft and susceptible. One notes that if bulbs are left in the soil after the tops die down they rot worse. One states that varieties good for forcing, and which sprout earliest, rot the worst. Two say the storage room should be kept cool and moist. Two say that deep piling in storage favors disease. As to the correctness of any of these views, I am as yet unable to decide. Carefully planned and successfully exe- cuted experiments will be necessary and these will take time and study to complete. It is hoped that the results will be conclusive and if so they will doubtless be of sufficient practical and scientific value to warrant publishing them. Although there is much work yet before us in this investigation, we have accomplished something already and we see no reason why the various problems of control may not be solved if the time for the work and study is applied. The Evolution of Flowers. In visiting our present-day floral ex- hibitions, such as we have recently seen at the Temple, one of the chief things which strike the_^ thoughtful student of Nature is the tVuly marvel- ous capacity of flowers to respond to selection, and by such response, in many cases, to become altogether transformed from their original primi- tive type. It is quite true that there are exceptions to this in the case of plants which by purely natural evo- lution have become so elaborate and so beautiful as to rival the finest re- sults of human selection, such as the gloriosas, tacsonias, and other grand tropical productions, says the Garden- ers' Magazine, but these nowadays are greatly in the minority, and the bulk of the flowers we see owe their bril- liancy and splendor almost entirely to man's influence in selective breeding. Even Nature's masterpieces, to which we have alluded, are rarely long under cultivation before variation occurs and novelties are brought forward as rivals for supremacy, and in the large ma- jority of instances the end result of this is that in time the normal falls into the background and its descend- her floral beauty to one particular end, viz., as an aid to reproduction. Bril- liancy of color is primarily due to in- sect tastes, and, judging by many of the results, those tastes must be fairly iEsthetic. Where would a black tulip come in on those lines? Assuming the dark color to have been arrived at pro- gressively, it is clear that the first ap- proaches thereto would have involved a marked dimming of that conspicu- ous lustre which the natural tulip mostly displays, and that hence any tendency in that direction would have seriously handicapped the reproduction of the strain. Man, however, conceived the notion that a black tulip would be, if not beautiful, at any rate a valu- able curio, and hence in the days of the great tulip mania, every approach to that desired end was hailed with delight, greater and greater nigritude rewarded the selector, and finally suc- cess was attained so far as an intense purplish black is concerned. But, after all, the popular taste so far agrees with the entomological one that it far and away prefers the brilliant scarlets and yellows and exquisitely feathered and flushed varieties to this swarthy example of misapplied perseverance. Could we imagine Dame Nature ac- companying us in lady-like form round the exhibition tents at the Temple we should probably hear numerous dras- tic criticisms of many of our floral triumphs. The all-important and all- essential aim of seed production is en- tirely ignored in all the myriads of double flowers we behold. In Nature's eyes they are mere attractive gauds to no effective purpose, and, if hand- ed over to her tender care, would either HOUSE OF POINSETTIAS. See Page 345, ants alone monopolize popular atten- tion. Thus it is, for instance, with those wonderful tulips which figured so largely at the Temple. It would have been an instructive lesson could the normal wild flowers from which they have descended been exhibited alongside, such as was done some years ago with the chrysanthemum. In them we should see an uniform tint in each species, instead of an infinite variety ranging from snowy white to the nearest approach to jet black which flowers can be induced to adopt; and it is here tliat we get a glimpse of the fact that human selection and natural selection are effected on very different lines. Nature has evolved ail speedily die out or survive only by re- version to her own original type. The beauty by itself to her is nothing; it must, from Nature's point of view, be a means to an end, and that end the survival of the race. With man's se- lection, it is true, it is a means to an end, but that end is his own profit or pleasure, not the individual advantage of the plant concerned, and if it bear no seed at all, he is quite content if it can be propagated by cuttings or layers. In point of fact, he has so ' manipulated many of his triumphs by crossing and hybridizing that even If they bear seed that seed is so fraught with mixed influences that he cannot at all rely on the reproduction of the J igri. The American Florist. 353 GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON AT B. HAMMOND TRACY S GLADIOLI FARM, 'WENHAM, MASS. parental form in its integrity. Nature, liowever, has been kind enough to en- courage these outrages upon lier laws by every now and again departing from them herself in the way of spon- taneous "sports," which serve as start- ing points for the selector, and are, indeed, at the bottom of much of the diversity we enjoy. In making these starts man is utterly powerless, all he can do is either to keep his eyes open for natural variation in the wild plants or to sow on a large scale and profit by any break which turns up. Once Nature affords such an opportunity, she is usually liberal in further de- partures in the progeny, and so prog- ress is made. In the process of hybri- dizing, however, i. e., the combination of the petuliarities of diverse species or even genera, man is only indebted to Nature's endowment of the plants concerned with the capacity of com- bining the potencies in the seed cells and contriving some mode of archi- tecture, so to speak, which permits of a new structure on the lines of a com- promise, often of great beauty. This we may particularly see in the orchid displays, and also in those of the won- derful tuberous and other begonias, which are really mixtures of three spe- cies in many cases, and of two at least in all. It would be an extremely in- teresting feature of tlie International Exliibition of next year if, a.s already suggested, the normal progenitors whose union gave the starting point in these and other cases could be shown side by side with their marvelously diversified progeny, as exemplifications of what human selection can effect in a comparatively short period as con- trasted with the results of aeons of natural selection. San Francisco, Calif.— E. Serveau has succeeded to the business of Ser- veau Bros., formerly of Fillmore street, and is now located at 128 Post street. A Retailer's View of Recent Introductions Paper read before the CanadiaD Horticultural Association by Alfred C. Wllshire, of Montreal, Canada. August 16, 1911. I can hardly claim to have a very ex- tensive acquaintance with this subject, but if you will allow me to widen it a little and include those flowers and plants which are older, but less com- mon, than the standard kind I will do my best to make it interesting. There is undoubtedly a tendency in these days with the flower-buying pub- lic to search around for something rare. They are getting tired of old stand- bys and are liable to leave, those with whom they are in the habit of dealing regularly in the hope of procuring something their neighbors are not likely to possess. It is well to be pre- pared for this, and always have some- thing on hand that will catch the eye and awaken their interest. By so do- ing you not only please regular cus- tomers but bring in more of the casual trade. One of the most interesting and pop- ular plants is the fern. They are used probably more than anything else for house decoration. Of this class the Boston fern, as it is commonly called, is the leader. Many additions to this family have lately been introduced. and all have some merit. They find a ready sale provided they are well grown. The number of varieties is, however, getting a little confusing. If we select four or five of these for com- mercial purposes at any rate, the rest can be dispensed with. Nephrolepis Bostoniejisis holds its own in spite of its competitors, and will continue to be grown extensively. Of its sports there are Harrissii, Whitmani, Giar- trasii, Elegantissima Compacta, and Amerpohli. The last being fine for cutting to use in made-up work. An- other good fern for the same purpose is Polypodium aureum Mandaii. Adi- antum Croweanum is now recognized as the best of the maidenhair for cut- ting. It is also fine for pot purposes. Cibotium Schiedei belongs to the aris- tocracy in ferns and makes a grand specimen. I doubt, however, if it will become very popular, it having the serious defect of having a rather un- healthy shade of green, as well as on account of its, price. Ficus Pandurata has turned out well and is remark- ably hardy for house decoration, and is likely to come into more general use for this purpose. Considerable experimenting h a B Iteen done lately with new and little known varieties of azaleas to see if anything can be found superior to the regular sorts forced by florists. Madam Petrick has thus been brought to the front. It has many good points, being of a lovely shade of rose pink, and is easily brought in for Christmas. With us it sold best of any last season. Vervseneana alba is another gooci Christmas variety, and will likely su- persede Deutsche Perle. Firefly for early and Charles Enche for later are now grown extensively. For a table plant nothing could be prettier. They both make the best plants grown on their own roots. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati is a great improvement on Gloire de Lorraine, being of more vig- orous growth and a better color. Presi- dent Taft, on the other hand, is not as good as the old one. In hardy shrubs we have a fine nov- elty in Hydrangea Arborescens. It has been tested for two years and proved to be a great acquisition as an Easter forcing plant. It is equally good when grown outside. We have tried a number of Holland grown shrubs with a view to adding to the list of forcing plants for spring. These included magnolias, prunus, wistaria, kalmias, viburnums, deutzias, and daphnes. With the exception of the wistaria they have not proved a great success. If we could get these things 354 The American Florist. Sept. p. treated as the German grown lilacs they would undoubtedly be better. We have also tried a number of evergreen shrubs and conifers to help out palms, etc., for decorative purposes. A num- ber of these travel well, and when pot- ted up are very useful for this pur- pose. Aucubas, laurus, euonymus, Irish yews, and junipers are all good. Among herbaceous plants the best things turned out lately is Gypsophila paniculata flore plena. It is a con- siderable improvement on the old well- known variety, which was considered indispensable for mixing with larger flowers while in season. Ampelopsis Englemanii after a trial of several years has shown itself per- fectly hardy and will probably soon entirely take the place- of Yeitchii,' which cannot be depended upon in our latitude. Several fine things have been added to the rambler roses, the best being Hiawatha, Mrs. Cutbush, Orleans, Tausendschon. Unfortunately they are not perfectly hardy in our own section, but are most useful for forcing purposes. Cyclamen Victoria is a pretty thing with fringed petals of various colors and is a pleasing ad- dition to this beautiful flower. Phoenix Roebelenii makes a wonder- ful house plant, and will stand the dry atmosphere better than any other palm, but for some unaccountable rea- son it does not take with the public. Possibly on account of its drooping habit. In the bedding plant line there has not been much progress made lately. The new geraniums are little if any better than the older kinds. The limit seems to have been reached. Helio- trope Centifieur is all right, and an improvement on older varieties. Al- ternanthera Jewel is a good color and fine grown. Celosia Pride of Castle Gould makes a fine thing for pot pur- poses. Freezia Purity though still a little expensive is well worth the extra price. Among chrysanthemums some of the best new things of the last year or two are Mrs. W. Wincott, an early pink and fine shade; DonateJlo, an early yellow .with fine substance; Elise Papworth, a splendid white for com- mercial purposes; Mrs. A. R. Peacock an improved Beatrice May; Mrs. Wm. Arnold, another fine white, with many good points; R. F. Felton, an extra deep yellow of medium size, and White Helen Frick, a good late variety. In new roses Mrs. Aaron Ward and Melody Sports of Killarney are very good.' Since Perle des Jardins ceased to be we have felt badly the need of a good yellow rose. These we think will fill the bill. The former seems to be tke better of the two. Rose Queen is superior in color to Killarney and bids fair to become one of the stand- ard kinds. Those who have tried it also say it is a better grower. Last, but not least, comes the car- nation. New varieties of these are con- stantly cropping up, but many are not strikingly in advance of former kinds. The best that has come under my notice is Mrs. C. W. Ward, a grand deep pink shade, with a fine stem. Alma Ward is a white that is of spe- cial merit and is bound to become a favorite with the trade. NEW London, Conn. — Edward W. Clark sustained considerable damage to his flowers by the storm of Au- gust 18. PEOPLE WE KNOW. Robert J. Windier. At the meeting of the St. Louis Flor- ists' Club held August 17 the choice of the members for their president during the coming year fell upon Robert J. Windier, the popular florist at 2300 South Grand avenue. On Wednesday, September 0, Mr. Windier was married to Miss Amy Zender. daughter of Adam Zender, the weJl-known florist of Chicago. The groom was accompanied by a number of friends from his home city to witness the ceremony and to attend the reception which was held at the residence of the bride's parents, (jii38 Ridge avenue, at whicli there was a large gathering of friends of both of Robert J. Windier. Prcsident-Eloct St. Louis Florists' Club. the young people. The happy couple are now on their honeymoon trip and on their return will make their home at St. Louis. Raising: New Seedling Roses. One of the most interesting hobbies that the rose amateur can have is the raising of new seedling roses. The au- thor has raised many new roses for his own amusement, states a writer in the Garden, though none, so far, war- rants being placed in commerce to com- pete with those already obtainable. Yet a child of your own is always more acceptable than a superior child of someone else. There are few articles necessary; in fact, common household articles will answer quite well — a small pair of fine scissors; one or two tweez- ers, such as those used by watch- makers; half-a-dozen small, soft cam- el-hair brushes of varying sizes; some small tubes of green glass to contain pollen; some very small bo.xes to re- ceive the pollen until it has lost its humidity; a penknife; a small phial containing a few drops of water sweet- ened with honey; an ordinary hand magnifying glass; a cheap microscope, if one's interest is sufficient for the few shillings necessary, and one or two small toothpicks. The mother rose should receive the first consideration. In order to prevent self-pollination the stamens should be removed early before the pollen is ripe. On cutting the filaments (the stems of the stamens) it is always advisable to hold the rose in a drooping position, so as to avoid any pollen falling on the flower. In the case of the center sta- mens being difficult to remove, first raise them, and then nip tliem oft with the tweezers. In nearly all cases the pollen is not ripe until after the flower is full-blown; but in a few roses the pollen is ripe while the rose is still a bud. Such can be opened for the pur- pose. In the latter case it is advisable to make sure no pollen grains remain on the stigma (which is in tlie center of the flower) by closely examining the bloom by means of the pocket lens and removing such pollen very carefully. The fema,le flower is the one that is to finally bear the heps. It is often necessary to remove some of the petals, so as to make the work of hybridiza- tion easier. In such cases do not in- jure the female organs in an.v way, otherwise there may be disappoint- ment. When the process is ended it is absolutely necessary to cover the bloom with a small muslin bag to keep bees and other insects from interfer- ing with the flower. The petals of the male flower, or such as are necessary, should be re- moved shortly after daybreak; but it is advisable to allow the pollen to re- main until midday if it is to be used at once. The pollen is applied to the stigma by simply touching it with the brush charged with the pollen. The brush is charged by simply passing it over the male organs of the pollen par- ent. If there is a quantity to do, it is more expeditious if the anthers (con- taining the pollen) of the male rose are cut, thus saving the pollen before actual dehiscence. It is then placed for about twenty-four hours in one of the small boxes, first labeling the bcK with the name of the rose to which the pollen belongs. By that time the pollen will have lost its humidity, and is then sealed up in one of the small glass tubes. It will thus keep for at least eight days, probably considerably long- er. The advantage of thus harvesting the pollen is that, as the flowers do not open at the same time, probably the tree which we have chosen as the seed parent possesses no roses in a fit condition to receive the pollen. The usual method of sowing the seed is to place the heps in sand during winter and spring, and then to clear the seeds from the rubbish. It is, how- ever, much simpler to leave the heps hanging on the trees until the end of the year, and then beat out the seeds and sow them. The soil should be light and sandy, consisting of friable loam, leaf-mould and thoroughly - decayed manure. The seeds should be sown in pans or boxes in a cold frame or pit, allowing the sun to shine on the pans for an hour or two daily; indeed, the hardier roses can have the pans plunged in an east or west border. March is a very convenient time to sow, and the seeds should be one inch deep. Some will appear in June, but many will take a year, and even two years, to germinate. When the plants have two or three leaves, they should be carefully raised and transferred to small pots, taking great care not to interfere with the soil in the seed-box more than is abso- lutely necessary. If grown in a cold greenhouse, they can be shifted as nec- essary until they reach 7-inch or 9-inch igii. The American Florist. 355 OUTING OF THE TERRE HAUTE FLORISTS' CLUB AT lOREST PARK. AUGUST 29, 1911. pots. Some flower the first year; oth- ers, again, not until the second year. The flowers at first are usually only semi-double; but if the color is satis- factory, such can be budded in the ordinary way, and will probably make a charming addition to England's flower. As many seedling roses damp off, it is advisable to take one or two of the most plump buds and bud them on briar. Flowers can then be looked for at a shorter date. In favor of this per- haps the author may be allowed to give one of his actual experiences. He ob- tained a dwarf Wichuraiana rose', somewhat like a glorified Leonie La- mesch; but owing to the heavy clay soil and the wet winters Bristol enjoys, the plant died. A few budded plants would have prevented this loss. In the British Isles more success is ensured under glass than in the open. At Lyons the autumns are sunny and dry, and, consequently, the heps ripen better than with us. In any case, it is advisable, unless the reader has glass, to leave the teas, Chinas and noisettes severely alone, and try his hand on the very hardy roses only. Systematic hybridization can only be effected by being in a position to prove the ancestry of those roses with which we are experimenting. Some roses, such as Killarney, should give way to others, first, because, not knowing the parentage, we are working in the dark and, secondly, because in most sea- sons it is so terribly subject to mildew. Foreign and Colonial growers take such interest in the crossing of roses that they make no secret of such results. The Youiiifster Koew. Two young employes of a florist in Philadelphia, who are supposed to be variously employed in the rear of the establishment while the boss looks after things in the front, were recently startled by the appearance of the "old man" while they were engrossed in a game of checkers. The proprietor was justly indig- nant.. "How is it." he demanded, "that I hardly ever find you fellows at work when I come out here?" "I know." volunteered one of the youths; "it's on account of those rub- ber heels you insist on wearing." OBITUARY. E. R. Mescrvc. The trade in Los Angeles and vicin- ity was shocked to hear of the rather sudden death of E. R. Meserve of the Los Angeles Flower Market and Sig- nal Hill, Calif. Mr. Meserve was in his usual health up to within a few days of his death and around the store; he complained one day of a cold and went home but pneumonia set in and he died at 4 a. m., August 31. Mr. Meserve was 42 years of age and a native son of California, his father being horticurtural commissioner for Los Angeles county. For the last eight years he had grown large quan- tities of Asparagus plumosus and other greens for Los Angeles market and did a big business in asparagus seed. Last October he in conjunction with Chas Morton formed the Los An- geles Flower Market, with a view to supplying the trade in a wholesale way with all kinds of flowers, greens and sundries and a good business has already been worked up, which will be continued with Mr. Morton in charge as before. Mr. Meserve had a most pleasing personality and, besides liis widow and two children, he leaves a host of friends both in and outside of the trade to mourn his Joss. The funeral was held on Saturday, Septem- ber 2. at his home at Signal Hill, and interment was at Long Beach. Large numbers of tioral pieces were sent by sorrowing friends and a great many of the trade attended to pay their last respects to one who was greatly liked and respected by all with whom he came in contact. The Los Angeles Flower Market was closed from Thurs- day until Sunday except for the most pressing business. H. R. R. William Peck. William Peck, owner of the Bara- boo City Greenhouse, was killed at Grand Marsh. Wis., Saturday, August 26, when he fell from a flat car on a gravel train. Mr. Peck was born at Ableman, Wis., April I. forty-four years ago, but has made his home at Baraboo most of his life. He was a conductor on the Chicago & Northwestern Railway for which company he had worked for nineteen years. Mr. Peck was al- ways a great lover of flowers and about seven years ago he built the first of his greenhouses in the city of Baraboo. Since that time he has added to his greenhouse .area as increased trade required and materials already on hand would have increased his glass area to 10.000 feet. These he managed while still retaining his position on the railroad. It had been Mr. Peck's in- tention to quit the raijroad and give his whole attention to the greenhouse business in another year when his tragic death ended his plans. The funeral was held from his home in Baraboo, Monday, August 28. Mem- bers of the B. of R. T., O. R. C and K. of P. lodges attended in a body as well as a host of other friends. There were a great many designs and other floral tributes. " He is survived by a wife, to whom he had been married but five months, and three children by a former marriage. K. H. W. Patrick Maler. Patrick Maier. ,i well known grower of Woodville, Pa., died Saturday night, September 2, at the Passavant hospi- tal, of cancer. He had been ailing for some time but his condition became serious and he was removed to the hospital August 19. He made a spe- cialty of growing lilies and other bulb- ous flowers for the Pittsburg market. De.s Moines, I.\.— The ninth annual meeting of the Society of Iowa Florists was held at the State House August 30, 1911. H-^KxroRD, Conn. — At the meeting of the Connecticut Horticultural Society, held August 25, President John F. Huss entertained the members with an account of his trip through the west. His descriptions of Minneapolis, Oma- ha, Kansas City. Denver and Colorado Springs were greatly enjoyed and a vote of thanks was accorded him upon finishing the interesting account of his travels. South Bend, Ind.— The prolonged drought and the ravages of the cut worm are responsible for a reduction of about one-third in the peppermint yield of northern Indiana and southern .Michigan this year. More than two- thirds of the peppermint oil used in the United States is supplied from this district and owing to the failure of the crop it is expected that the oil will command 'not less than %h.1h a pound in the near future. 366 The American Florist. Sept. p, The American Florist 1885 Twenty Sixth Year 1911 Subsajption, United Statei and Mexico. $1.00 a year: Canada. $2.00: Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.30. Subscriptions accepted onlyfrom tbosein tbe trade. Wben saidiofir us cbanfe of address always send tbe old address altbe same time. AdvertisinE rates on application. From tbe first issue tbe American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisemeots must reacb us Tuesday (earlier If possible) as we bo to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for tbe opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Suggestions for plant growers 345 — Nephi'olepis 345 — Poinsetttas (iilus.) 345 — Sweet peas 34.5 — Marguerites ( illus. > 34li — Wallflowers 346 The retail traile 340 — Arranging the floral .sprii.v 346 The perennial 347 — Perennial phlox 347 — German iris (illus.) 348 — Delphinium Primoise Queen (illus. i 348 The carnation 348 — Culture after planting 348 The automobile in florieulture 349 Societv of American Florists 34!) Gladioli bulb rot 350 C'attleya Gaskelliana (illiis. I 3.51 The evolution of flowers 352 . care -American Florist, Situation Wanted-By a young man to learn the cut flower busiaess and design work : son of a gardener: sober, industrious and energetic ; age 2^. Key 488. care American Flosist. Situation Wanted— German gardener and florist, married, age 33 wishes posit. on as fore- man on first-class private or commercial place after Sept. ISth. Julius B.aier. Chichester. Ulster County. N, Y. Situation Wanted-.As gardener by a thor- .oughly practical man who has first-class refer- ences for honesty, sobriety and capability: over 14 years in last place; was a very successful exhibitor. Key 486 care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By single man. 29 years of age. with 15 years" of experience in growing cut flowers and all kinds of pot plants; best of refer- ences: please state wages. Alphonse Wm. Horebeck. R, F. D. Kansas City Mo, Situation Wanted — By German gardener, single. Is years of age: nine years' practical ex- perience in Germany. France and this country, in private and commercial places. Friedrich Gerken. care of C. E. WiUin. Roslyn Long Island. N. Y. Situation Wanted— Young man. 22 years old. ambitiou s and capable. 6 years' practital ex- perience, 3 years on nursery. 3 years with florist; will take work with either, but prefer latter, situation in or around New York City preferred. Address Key 487. care American Florist, Sitaation Wanted— Good sober, steady and industrious party wishes to secure a situation as salesman or decorator in retail fiorist store or as gardener or grower on private or commercial place. Sixteen years of experience in all branches of the florist trade. Can furnish the best of references fom past employers. State wages when writing. Key 480. American Florist. Help Wanted— A steady, reliable single man for grceohouse and garden work; state wages ex- pected, with board and room furnished. Fr.^nk AiKiN. Decatur, 111. Half mile from car line. Rural Route No. 1. Help Wanted— Groover to take charge of green- house. Must understand growing of carnations, chrysanthemums and bedding stock. Sober single German preferred. State wages per month with boatd. U. S. Sevingston, 1557 Crawford Road. Cleveland. Ohio. For Sale — Two hcuits 18xlOO. located in Irving Park: ill health cause for selling: a snap. Heniiy Schuffert. 4332 Barnard St.. Chicago. For Sale— Florist business, established eight years: good business location: will sell on account of sickness. Key 477, care American Florist, For Sale— 2 greenhouses. 54x24, new three years ago; well stocked: good trade: hot water heat: 7 room bouse, all modern conveniences: on lot 82x1%: good reason for selling, M, E,. 59 Corwin St,, Norwalk. O, For Sale— Two greenhouses, well stocked with Boston ferns and pot plants, one 20x125 feet and the other 16x20 feel ; also a hot water boiler, three years old. and a large boiler in shed 20x24 feet; office 16x20 feet in connection: good location for retail trade: for further particulars call on or write, Aug. Koeblh 4228 N, 40th Ave. Chicago. III. For Sale or Rent— An old established retail florist store in Chicago. located on Wrightwood, Sheffield and Lincoln Aves. Greenhouse in connection. For further particulars call on or write J. T. Helbok, 941 Wrightwood .Ave,, Chicago, 111, ForSaleor Rent— 25.000 sq, ft. glass: steam heat; city water; 60 pounds pressure; for vege tables or flowers: plant situated on much traveled street, leads also to popular cemetery, creating demandfor flowering plants: dwelling withgreen houses. C, M- Norton. 629 Plaitlield Ave., Grand Rapids. Mich. For Lease— At once, the Staton Greenhouse, Columbus Kan.: 2.700 feet glass. 10-room dwell- ing, large new barn. 20 acres garden land, lettuce and plants, with good market: new and in good repair. Write to S. E. St.\ton, Lawrence. Kan. Wanted to Rent— Greenhouse with some land in good town in Northern Ohio. Indiana or Illi- nois, not to far from railroad: will lease for tftrm of years with privilege of buying kindly give full particulars in regard to location and price in your first letter. Address ' Florist," care Hotel Dow, Harbor Beach. Mich, First-Class Store Man With many years of experience and capable of taking charge, is desirons of securing a situation in or near Chicago. Key 49 1 , care American Florist. For Sale Greenhouse glass, size lOzlD and 10x14, A double strength, also rafters cheap. Write MRS. ANNA TONNER. 1751 N. 63rd Ave., CHICAGO. Opportnnity===Wanted. Writer would lilce to show his worth in position of authority; high class man; thoroughly proficient in "all depart- ments of retail business. Key 489, care American Florist. Stop! Read This! .^re you a live salesman with a little better than ordinary ability? .^re you thoroughly acquainted with the florist and nursery trade. There is a position on onr sales force for yon. i?taie your qualifications in first letter. Key 484, care American Florist. FOR SALE. Two hot water boilers, horse-shoe type, each capableof heating 61 00 square feet of 4-in. pipe: four years old; complete with front, gratebar and smokebox. all good as new. Price on board car $200.00 each. Also one large Kroeschell boiler 5x16 feet, grate area 5x5 feel: boiler cost $619.00 three years ago: will sell for half that price. In- quire or address GEO. REINBERG, 152 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. FOR SALE CHEAP. If taken at once: will sell with $3000 cash, bal ance on easy payments my greenhouse plant. cansistingof SO.tOOsq. ft of glass, 15 acres of land, barn, living rooms, horses, wagons, etc., with railroad switch on premises: this range is located within 30 miles of Chicago on three rail- road: C, M. & St. P.. Belt Line and C. M. Elec trie road: all stock planted ready for business: for further particulars call or write, CHICAGO ROSE CO., 153 N Wabash Avenue. CHIC»GO NEW YORK SALESMEN We need men who are familiar with the green- house trade in and around New York. State age, experience and salary. Address Boilers, "oUmerican Florist The Best Color Chart For Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen. '\ Erfurt, Germany, May 9, 1911. American Florist Co,, Chicago, U. S, A., Dear Sirs:— If vou have any copies left of the comparative color plate compiled by F, Schuyler Mathews, I shall be obliged il you will send me one, my copy having somehow got mislaid and I do not like to be without this excellent little production. Yours truly, Ernst Benary. Published and For Sale by the American Florist Co., \\ Price One Dollar, Postpaid. 440 S. Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. J 358 Ihe American I^lorist. Sept. 9, Beaulies-Roses-Carnations Our Carnations have medium size stem with exceptionally fine flowers. Order some of our Mrs. Aaron Ward Roses. Vou will find that they will sell well. We Grow all the Stock we Sell and Guarantee it to be Strictly Fresh. PRICE LIST AMERICAN BEAUTIES Extra long. 30-in 24-in 18-in 8 to 12-in. Per doz. $2 50 2 00 1 60 1 00 76 Short stems Per 100 %\ 00 to 6 00 Kaiserin, Rhea Reid, Maryland Per 100 Extra long select $8 00 Good Medium length $5 00 to 6 00 Good Short ; 3 00 to 4 00 Killarney, White Killarney, and Perle Per 100 Extra long $6 CO to $ 8 00 Good medium length $4 00 to 5 00 Good short length 3 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward per loo Medium $4 CO to $5 00 Short 2 00 to 3 00 CARNATIONS Select White and Pink $1 50 to |2 00 HARRISII LILIES per doz. 1 00 to 1 25 " per 100, 8 00 to 10 00 Asters, all colors 1 60 to 3 00 Lily Of the Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Adlantum 100 to 160 Asparagus Sprays 3 00 to 4 00 Ferns, Eastern, per 1000, $1 50 20 Galax, Green per 1000 1 00 15 Bronze per 1000 150 15 Smilax per doz. 2 CO Our Selection of Roses in lots of 500 at the rate of $15.00 per 1000. BASSETT & WASHBURN, Office and store: 131 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, Illinois. Chicago. A MUCH BETTER TRADE. The market during the last week has taken on a much healthier tone, the stock showing gradual improve- ment and the demand also showing quite an increase especially in shipping line, the orders being more numerous and larger. A great improvement is to be seen in the quality of the roses which are rapidly taking on the nor- mal condition for this season of the year. American Beauty are now com- ing in in fine condition with nicely shaped buds of excellent color borne on long, strong stems with the best of foliage, and the demand for the best grade has been very good, the price having taken a slight advance. Kil- larney and White Killarney are both received in large quantities and of good quality, some of the long-stemmed stock being exceptionally fine. The Mrs. Aaron Ward is being taken up very quickly by the retailers, they all being ready to give this novelty a good trial, and some are making it very prominent in their window displays; most of the stock yet being received is, however, of a short-stemmed grade, but is being well liked by the best trade so many of whom are always on the lookout for something novel in the flower line. Carnations are show- ing much improvement both in the quality of the stem and the flower, some exceptionally fine Enchantress and White Enchantress being seen upon the counters this week, and the Mrs. T. W. Lawsons and the scarlets are both of good quality. The quan- tity of these flowers that is being re- ceived is increasing rapidly. Lilies are in good supply, especially longiflorums, but the quantity of L. rubrums and L. auratums is on the decrease, there not being many received and these lilies are fast aproaching the end of the season. Asters are of course in good supply and the quality is fine, some exceptionally nice branching varieties of all the different colors can be ob- tained, but notwithstanding the large quantities that are being received there does not seem to be any glut and the best grade finds a market. There are large shipments of gladiolus com- ing in, but while there are some that are of first grade, yet there are many that are short stemmed and also many that are of inferior grade. Dahlias are being received in much larger sup- ply and some of the more beautiful varieties are beginning to arrive and they will soon be a feature of the mar- ket. Tritomas, or red hot pokers, are now to be had and they will greatly add to the high colors in the window displays, for which they seem to be aptly fitted at this season of the year. Lily of the valley of excellent quality can be obtained but the demand for this flower during the last week has been fully equal to the supply, the market opening Monday witli a gen- eral shortage, but there will be a good crop in soon, for the fall weddings will create a call for this popular flower for the bridal ceremonies. There are a few cattleyas seen but there is no great quantity to be had, but like the lily of the valley there is no great call. The only chrysanthemum yet to make its appearance is Golden Glow, and there does not seem to be any great demand for them, but those that arrive find a market, although not at a price which flowers of a similar grade will bring when the chrysanthemum season is fully opened. All are now anxiously awaiting the early frosts and the return of the summer vacationists and the advent of regular fall trade. NOTES. John Paulus. the North Clark street florist, and wife, are having a most en.ioyabIe outing at their cottage on Pistakee lake. His two sons, Arthur and George, are looking after the store and greenhouses during his ab- sence and take great pleasure in show- ing the visitors the splendid stock of Boston ferns and poinsettias that they have growing. John Zech and wife spent August 31 in Milwaukee, where they were the guests of F. H. Holton, the senior member of the firm of Holton & Hun- kel. Mr. Holton treated the visitors to a 45-mile ride in his Overland tour- ing car, through the parks and over the boulevards of the beautiful Wis- consin city. Jack Byers, of the Chicago Carna- tion Co.'s force, and a number of his friends, made a trip to Saugatuck, Mich., this week to bring back a launch that had been left there on a previous visit. Vaughan & Sperry received many good shipping orders on Friday, Sep- tember 1. which helped considerably in cleaning up the large quantity of stock that they were offering. Miss Amy Forest has returned from her vacation and is again attending to her duties as bookkeeper, at the J. B. Deamud Co.'s store. AUie Zech and wife have returned from their honeymoon and are making their home at 3630 North Leavitt street. Fred Klingel, John Kruchten's book- keeper, is growing mushrooms as a side line, starting out with 300 square feet. E. L. Gannon, representative for the American Express Co., is back from a most enjoyable visit in New York. The force at Winterson's seed store is busy mailing the firm's fall cata- logue. George Asmus and wife are back from a most enjoyable visit in the east. Frank Williams and wife are ex- pected home from Greece this month. rgii. The American Florist. 359 Poehlmann Bros. Co. 32=34=36 E. Randolph St. Long Distance Phone Randolph 35 CBlCAfiO, ILL Short Roses, Our Selection, $10.00 per 1000 Current Price List. — AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per Doz. Long, specials $2 50 36-inch 2 oO HO-inch 1 50 21-inch 1 25 18 to 20-inch 1 00 Short Per 100, $2.00 to $6 00 Per 100 KILLARNEY, Special $ 8 00 Fancy (j 00 Medium 4 00 Short $2 OOto 3 00 RICHMOND, Special 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short $2 00 to 3 00 WHITE KILLAKNEY, Special 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short $2 OOto 3 00 PRINCE DE BULGARIE 4 00 to 10 00 MRS. AARON WARD 2 00 to 6 00 Subject to change without notice. Per 100 MY MARYLAND, Special |8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short $2 00 to 8 00 PERLE 2 OOto 6 00 Cattleyas per do?.., ?7 50 to $9 00 CARNATIONS, Per 100 Fancy white, pink and red 3 00 First quality $1 00 to 2 00 Short Lawson 75 Harrlsii Lilies per doz., $1 60 10 00 Valley $2 00 to 4 00 Daisies, Shasta 1 00 to Gladiolus Asters 1 OOto " extra fancy 3 00 to Plumosus Sprays, Sprengeri Plumosus Strings, extra long... per string, 60c Galax per ICOO, $1 25 Ferns per 1000, 1 60 Adiantum Croweanum 75c to 1 50 4 00 2 00 4 00 3 00 1 00 POEHLM ANN'S FANCY VALLEY) */„j;^;jh^^;j;^^^^^^^^^^ EXTRA FINE HARRISII LILIES I On^triedyouwillliayenoother Joseph Ziska is still talking of sell- ing the Chicago Rose Co.'s green- houses, located at Libertyville, and is offering the place for sale at a most reasonable figure. The range, consist- ing of 60,000 square feet of glass, is well stocked with roses and carnations and all that the buyer need do is to I step in and take possession. The plant, located within an hour's ride of the great central market, ought to be a good investment for some one intend- ing to go into business for himself. Peter Reinberg, alderman of the tenth district, is one of a committee of 250 who will boost the political poli- cies of Wm. Randolph Hearst in this state, under the veil of progressive democracy. It is remembered by many in the trade that it was mainly through Mr. Reinberg's skillful man- agement that Carter H. Harrison was elected mayor of this city in the spring election. H. E. Philpott returned September 7 from a most enjoyable visit with John Evans and E. G. Hill at Richmond, Ind. Mr. Philpott is leaving nothing undone to make the big meeting in November a grand success, wlien the local Florists' Club will entertain the St. Louis, Milwaukee, Cincinnati and Detroit Florists' Clubs at the Union restaurant. 72 West Randolph street. The Athenian Floral Co. have re- ceived many thanks and words of praise from friends of the late aviator, St. Croix Johnstone, who unfortunately met his death on the lake front. They designed two pretty monoplanes com- posed of American Beauties and lily of the valley, they being six feet in length with wings three and one-half feet on either side. Prank Ayres is again on the job at the Chas. W. McKellar store, having returned from a most enjoyable visit with friends and relatives in Arkansas and Texas. Mr. Ayres stopped off at Little Rock. Ark., to visit his friend. Growers, Attention 1 Why not sell your own stock ? We have the finest location in the Chicago market and space enough to accommodate several growers selling their own stock. PERCY JONES 56 East Randolph St., CHICAGO Paul M. Palez, at Vestals, but was disappointed to find the genial pro- prietor had just left on a business trip to this city. A large number of florists attended the Gotch - Hackenschmidt wrestling match at Comiskey base ball park on Labor day, when the "Iowa Parmer" retained his title as champion by de- feating the "Russian Lion" in two straight falls. Miss Olga Tonner will leave next week for a few weeks' visit with rela- tives at Woodstock, taking a well- earned rest. Her sister, Hertha, has returned from her vacation and re- sumed management at the store. It is rumored that Herman Schiller, the popular young florist, will join the ranks of the benedicts in the very near future. Several others in the trade are to follow his example and at least, six weddings are expected to take place this fall. G. W. French, Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s carnation grower, has the carna- tion houses in excellent shape and the firm is receiving an exceptionally fine grade of blooms that are almost equal to winter-grown stock. Fred Krause, formerly with the E. P. Winterson Co., writes from the farm that he starts to work at 5 a. m. and finishes at 6 p. m. Better come back, Fred, the hours here are not so long. Chas. Schafer of Kankakee was seen in the local market this week. 360 The American Florist, Sept. g. \ Budlong's E Blue Ribbon Valley. Source of Supply \ Budlong's EBlue Ribbon Valley. Anything and Everything in Cut Flowers Try some of our WHITE ASTERS. They arc the best to be found in our market. Beauties, Pedes, Smilax, My Maryland, Valley, Asparagus, Mrs. Jardine, Asters, Adiantum, Kaiserin, Gladioli, Sprengeri, Pink Killarney, Carnations, Galax, White Killarney, Harrisii, Ferns, Richmonds, Orchids, Leucothoe. Special Care Given to Out-of-town Orders. We solicit standing orders, which -will be filled with stock of the best qualit}-. J. A. BUDLONG 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO \ Budlong's E Blue Ribbon Valley. ROSES, VALLEY WHOLESALE />■ IX CI /\%t/irDC and CARNATIONS GflOWEROF LL I iLUtVLKo A Specialty Aug. Jurgen.'^ iind laliilly iiii'i a \ .■!■>' narrow escape from death by suft'oca- tion wlien his greenhouses on Herndon street were partly destroyed by fire late on Wednesday evening, August 30. The family was obliged to flee in their night robes, for dense volumes of smoke were soaring upwards and had already penetrated the living rooms when they awoke and found that the place was on fire. No insurance was carried and it is estimated that the loss will amount to nearly .$1,0(10. The proprietor has postponed his visit to Germany which he and his brother William of Newport, R. 1., intended to make September 15, tickets having alread.v been purchased, and is busy making repairs to the greenhouses. Mr. Jurgens is planning on moving the plant from its present location to his property in Mayfair in the spring. The LaGrange Floral & Seed Store held an e.\hibit of asters at the store. No. -t4 South Fifth avenue. LaGrange, Saturday, September 2. Walter Scott, the enterprising manager, had distrib- uted dodgers through the town invit- ing all to pay the store a visit and inspect the new asters. All day long the visitors filled the store and kept him busy showing the difference be- tween the older and newer varieties and also the results of different meth- ods of culture. The window was beau- tifully arranged with asters and also (loral \vork, showing the adaptability of asters in that line. A large, white Crego. of Mr. Scott's own raising, was the centre of attraction. It is a most beautiful full flower of the largest size and the purest white. A double wedding was held in Des Plaines on Saturday, September 2, when Arthur Blewitt and Miss Grace Schafer, and John Prickett and Miss Emily Blewitt were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. The happy young couples are well known to the trade and Arthur .and Kmily KlfWitt ha\e taken active interest in the business of their father, H. C. Blewitt, and John Prickett is one of the proprietors of the Des Plaines Floral Co. It is under- stood that Mr. Prickett's partner Will soon follow his example and that the wedding bells have only been muffled for a very short time. The Illinois state fair will be held at Springfield. September 29 to October 7. Liberal premiums are offered in floriculture, of which department Robert O'Dwyer, 714 W. Madison street, Chicago, is superintendent. Copies of the premium list may be had by addressing J. K. Dickirson. Secre- tary State Board of Agriculture, Springfield. At the Lake Forest Horse Show there were many finely decorated car- riages and carts. The E. Wienhoeber Floral Co. were awarded the first prize for the best decorated pony cart, which was beautifully arranged with gladiolus, aster and other flowers by the head designer, Duncan A. Robert- son, and was greatly admired by all the spectators. The Gardeners' and Florists' Union at a meeting held September :!. adopted resolutions requiring all attiliated unions to order funeral flowers from firms that employ union labor, and to see that hereafter funerals of deceased members are conducted on a strictly union basis, or no death benefits will be paid. Frank Schramm and family of Ar- lington Heights returned from a long auto tour of Wisconsin. Illinois and Iowa. The trip was made in his Na- tional touring car and not a single ac- cident occurred to mar the long jour- ney of 2..^00 miles. Martha C. Gunterberg has returned from her eastern trip with many sto- ries of thrilling adventures on both land and sea. A flre aboard ship and a liurricane on shore gave the popular young lady more excitement than she expected. Frank Johnson of the A. L. Randall Co. is back from a successful business trip in Minnsota. Wm. Lorman has returned from a few weeks' vacation in Montague, Mich., and is again in charge of the shipping department. Bassett & Washburn had an exceed- ingly busj- day Septemlier ,"i. when both the local and shipping trade was brisk. A good grade of American Beauty roses and Gelden Glow chryanthemums are leaders at this store this week. John and Adoljfh Poehlmann have both received their new Winton touring cars. The latter lost no time in testing:, his car and when last heard from was making a tour of Wisconsin. H. Van Gelder, much improved in health, has returned from a most en- joyable visit in Texas, and is again in charge at Percy Jones' making prepa- rations for the fall trade. Wm. Marks is wearing a smile these- days. It's twins — a boy and a girl. The mother and children are all get- ting along nicely. Wm. W. Abrahamson, employed ia' one of the leading florist's stores in; Denver, is renewing old acquaintances; in this city. Homer B. Miller, representing the Austin Floral Co. of Austin, Texas, vis- ited Weiland & Risch's greenhouses: this week. Ganger & Gormley decorated several pony carts at the Lake Forest horse- show and were rewarded b.v recei.ving a prize. George Manos, the Union depot flor- ist, has returned from a most enjoy- able visit in the east. John Loeser of the Peter Reinberg force is back from a two weeks' visit at Fox Lake, ign. The American Florist. 861 SAWYER'S CELEBRATED ASTERS Which enables us to supply you with the "Cream of the Market" Something exceptionally fine in white, purple and pink. Order of Us. CURRENT PRICE LIST AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. 36 to 48 inch J3 00 24to30inch $1 50 to 2 00 18 to 24 inch 1 00 to 1 50 IZtclSinch 75 to 103 8 to 12 inch 50 ROSES Per 100 Specials $8 O0to$lo 00 Richmond $3 00 to $6 00 Killarney. 3 00 to 6 00 Maman Crochet 3C0to 6 00 My Maryland 3 00 to 6 00 Brides 3 CO to 6 03 Maid . 3 COto 6 00 ROSIS. Our Selection $3 00 MISCELLANEOUS Asters, fancy $2 03 to $3 00 common 75 to 150 Carnations, common 2 00 to 3 Oo MISCELLANEOUS Per lOO Gladioli, Augusta $2 00to$3 00 America 3 OO Mrs. F. King 2 00 to 3 00 Atsorted. not named.. 1 OO Daisies, small 75 Shasta 1 OOto 1 50 Harrisii Lilies 12 50 Kubrum Lilies 4 CO to 6 03 Auratum Lilies SCOtolOOO Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Adiantum 75 to 100 Asparagus Strings... each. 50c to 60c Asparasus Bunches. ..each. 25c to 50c Sprengen Bunches each. 25c to 35c Smilax per doz.. $1 50 fialax per 1000. 1 25 Ferns per 1000. 150 Subject to change without noticew VAUGHAN & SPERRY Long Distance Phone Central 2751. 161 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. ''The Busiest House in Chicago." ASTERS Fine large blooms of the best quality and varieties. CARNATIONS Extra fancy out door blooms that equal winter grown stock. All Stock billed out a t Lowest Market Prices. ROSES Plenty of all grades and varieties, GLADIOLI Large spikes on long stems, with clean foliage. J. B. DEANUD COMPANY, 160 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. DU^^^^. L. D. Central 3155 I nones. Automatic 44339 J. A. Budlong had a, very bu.-i.\ day on September ."i, when the shipping trade was exoeptionall.v good. The store is beginning to take on its fall appearance and the tables are once again laden with large quantities of choice stock, principally roses and car- nations. Phil Schupp. the manager, is supplying his customers with a fancy grade of white asters that are of un- usually large size and resemble a me- dium grade chrysanthemum. The executive committee of the Hor- ticultural Society of Chicago met at the Art Institute, "Wednesday. Sep- tember (1, and arranged the date for the dahlia, perennial and aster show to be held .Septfiuljer I'l-L'U. at llie Art Institute, Michigan avenue. Otto W. Prese. manager of the Chi- cago Flower Growers' Association, says that business has been good this week, and that the shipping trade is increas- ing. Joseph L. Raske. of Raske's Flower Shop, arranged the decorations for the banquet at the opening of the new Hotel Planters on Thursday, August .31. Miss Pearson of the Vaughan & Sperry force is back from a few days' visit in Michigan. The many friends of Fritz Bahr gathered at his home in Highland Park on September 2, when his mother cele- I'liiled her seveutielli l)iitlula.\ . Tim Matchen, store man at Peter Reinberg's, and his wife spent Labor da,\- on the farm. .\. C. Kohibrand was escorting rela- ti\es around the city this week. HiLL.sBOKo, Calif. — Miss Jennie Crocker is making preparations to enter the florist business. Henry Maier, who has had charge of the Crocker gardens for years, will be asso- ciated with Mi.ss Crocker and take ac- tive charge. The flowers raised will be shipped to the San Francisco mar- ket. 362 1 HE AmER I CA N Fl oris T. Sept. p, Extra Taney Beauties White Killarney, Killarney, MIrs. Jardine, Richmond and Uncle John Roses, CURRENT PRICE LIST-SUBJECT BESUTIES Perdoz Extra Select $2 50 36-incli stem 2 00 30-inch stem 1 50 24-inch stem 1 25 20-inch stem 1 00 16-inch stem 75 12-inch stem 50 Per 100 Klllarney, select $ $ 6 00 medium I 3 00 to 4 00 !,hort 2 00 White Klllarney, select 6 00 medium 3 00 to 4 00 short 2 00 TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Per 100 Richmond, select 6 00 medium 3 00 to 4 00 short 2 00 Carnations, fancy 3 00 good 1 50 Easter Lilies, medium 10 00 long 12 00 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Ferns 1 50 Sprengeri and Asparagus Sprays each 50 All Green Goods at market rates. ROSES, our selection, $3.00 per 100 WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. St. Louis. TRADE STILL VERY DULL. The weather the last week has been warm and sultry and has not tended to help trade. A few store decorations, theatre openings and funerals have helped some, but trade is considered as very dull. Stock is very plentiful, especially in the poor grades. School opens this week, as do all the promi- nent theatres, and it is to be hoped that with the return of the summer vacationists a marked revival in trade will follow. NOTES. City Forester Julius Koenig has re- turned from his tour of inspection, which included Cleveland, Buffalo and Detroit, and reports he was royally re- ceived in the several cities. He re- ports that the nursery in Cleveland is in splendid shape, and at Buffalo much progress is being made by the forestry department in the planting of trees. At Detroit everything was suffering from the drought. Here he found City Forester Hunter was an old St. Louis- ian and pleased to meet him. Mr. Koenig states that, considering our se- vere climate, the street trees of this city compare favorably with those of the cities he visited. Grimm & Gorly had one of the lar- gest store decorations of the season September 2. The opening of Helbrung & Grimin, a house furnishing estab- lishment in the downtown district. Friday night all hands were working, fixing up special designs, orders being received from north, east, south and west. Many other local florists fur- nished floral pieces. Twelve thousand and eighty-eight persons attended the fall Sunday open- ing at Shaw's garden. The great fea- ture . was the biblical flower bed, which contained those plants men- tioned in the Bible. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago, have been shipping some American Beauty roses of good color for early in the season, and their blooms show unusual vitality and evidence of careful rais- ing. Ostertag Bros, had a special decora- tion at the Cambridge Court cafe for the fall opening. A canopy of wild smilax and flowers was arranged on the side walls at the two entrances. C. Young & Sons Co. have a fine display of ferns in their windows. They have completed a general reno- vating and are now ready for fall busi- ness. Frank Windier, of the W. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co.. is taking his va- cation and will attend his brother Robert's wedding this week. W. F. Luxemburg:er Bruderbund Schobermesse. The annual Schobermesse of the Lux- emburger Bruderbund was held at Karthauser Grove, Chicago, September 0-4, and drew a large attendance of the growers, florists and gardeners of the north shore, who. with their wives .ind families. look forward to this au- tumn festival with much pleasure and anticipation. The exhibit of flowers, fruits and vegetables was very com- prehensive and was the center of at- traction for the several thousand spec- tators who were .present. A large amount of imported Womeldinger Scholtesberger was consumed while the merry crowd was entertained with songs of the Vaderland and other amusements. F. A. Benthey, John Zech and A. C. Kohlbrand, Chicago wholesale men. were judges of the flower exhibits and, incidentally, the Wormeldinger Scliol- tesberger, and performed their duties to the satisfaction of all the exhibitors. Wietor Bros, were the largest exhib- itors and showed some exceptionally fine roses, carnations and asters. Vaughan's Seed Store, Ringler Rose Co., Geo. Wittbold Co., Chas. Schleiff, Nick Reding and Fisher Bros, were also on hand with exhibits and re- ceived in addition to their prizes, a large amount of free advertising. N. J. Wietor. who has the interest of the society at heart, was present nearly all the time, seeing that the crowd was well entertained and that all had a most enjoyable time. Fredcrlcton, N. B. The flower business the past season has been rather better than usual, fu- neral work especially being more than in previous years. Carnations are all planted and they as well as the roses and chrysanthemums never looked more promising. Everything outside now looks at its best and it is the hope that frost will not kill the plants down for several weeks, though there is no surety for any tender plant in this cli- mate after September 6. The season as a whole has turned out very well, al- though it has been hot and dry, yet the grain, fruit and root crops are abun- dant. The semi-annual exhibition of live stock and farm and garden produce opens September IG and as this has always been a successful show will, notwithstanding the heated election, probably be a success this year. The great question of reciprocity be- tween the two countries is now the prominent issue which will be settled on September 21. B. THORSBY, Ala.— Howard Bros, are erecting a new greenhouse 27x100 feet, which will make three that they have devoted to carnations. igii. The American Florist. 363 Fancy Beauties and Roses We are cutting large quantities of all the leading varieties and can take- good care of you. Get in your standing order now so you will be well taken care of when stock is scarce. PRICE LIST AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. Extra long stems $3 00 36 inch stems 2 50 30 inch stems 2 00 24 inch stems 1 75 20 inch stems 1 50 16 inch stems 1 25 12 inch stems 75c to 1 00 Short stems 50 Richmond. KlUarney . Per 100 Select . $6 00 Mrs. Field J Per 100 ..1;3 00 to Uncle John I Select ... Bride I Medium CnnHoo (Select Pe",g ^ Medium $3 00 to Roses, out selection Harrlsll Per doz., $1 60 Valley 3 00 to Adiantum Asparagus, per bunch Ferns, per 1000 Asters 1 60 to $6 00 5 00 $6 00 6 00 2 00 4 00 1 00 60 1 50 3 00 2,000,000 FEET OF MODERN GLASS. Peter Rein berg, 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Los Ans:eles, Calif. ?«"OTES. , E. McCarrick, Jr., late of Salt Lake City, Utah, has opened a new retail store a,t 010 South Hill street, under the name of "The Floral Shop." At the opening day, August 23, Mr. McCarrick advertised that he would present all lady visitors with a flower and the store presented a very fine appearance, with good plant and cut flower stock of all kinds well displayed. Although a young man, Mr. McCarrick has had consider- able experience in the retail trade, espe- cially with the Huddart Floral Co., of Salt Lake City. There is room for all and everyone wishes hiin success in his new undertaking. Morris Goldenson still finds time for sea fishing, and we can answer for the quality of the sea bass he freely dis- tributes. Manager J. Gordon is away on his vacation, and we were glad to see Walter Garbett back at his post, after his serious illness. He looks con- siderably the worse for wear still, but is feeling much better, and all wish him a speedy recovery. Good business has been done at the Los Angeles Flower Market and Char- lie Morton is more than pleased with the first summer's trade, which, he says, has been away beyond his expec- tations. Shipping trade to neighboring towns keeps lively, in addition to the city trade. The market now handles the entire cut from several large grow- ers, including that of Charles Brazee, of "Wilmington, who lias been .sending large quantities of Lilium rubrura, al- bum and other speciosum forms. William Haerle has been busy with the construction of his new greenhouse, which is now practically complete. The roses here are' in unusually fine condi- tion for summer. Richmond and My Maryland being especially good. Young benches of Mrs. Aaron Ward are just coming in, and this variety will, appar- Headquarters for ORCHIDS and all Fancy Stock CHAS. W. NcKELLAR, 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. ently, be popular with the retailers. Business has been especially good here right along, and, despite the big glut of cheap stock on the market, the ice box is cleared every day, and often the morning- cut has to be waited for to fill orders. Lilium rubrum has been very tine here under lath. H. K. R. Wicbita, Rans. About the usual midsummer condi- tions prevailed during August. The total amount of business done in the retail line was just enough more than last year for the same month to keep the records in good shape and to show the florist -that he was holding his own. Following an unprecedentedly dry June was a month of good growing weather, and stocks of asters and other outdoor or summer crops that had been saved through June by the grower's most strenuous efforts responded wonder- fully, so that summer stocks have been in most lines ample and of good quality. Three weeks of dry weather in August has necessitated careful attention and much watering. Nevertheless the re- turns in quantity and quality of stocl-: which have been at the disposal of the retailer have been better than for two previous summers. The condition of outdoor grown stock for fall propaga- tion is in general as good as could be expected. Carnation planting has, oc- cupied the center of the stage recently. Most of the planting is finished and weather conditions have been reason- ably fair for their starting off well in the houses. NOTES. The heavy cut of asters induced Chas. P. Mueller to advertise a special sale for Saturday at 25 cents per dozen. As the other florists were also well stocked and met the price promptly there was no trouble to meet the de- mand and there still seems to be plenty left. Bixby & Dugan have bought a 40 h. p. boiler with which they expect to replace an old one of less capacity. They also contemplate changing their heating sj'stem from hot water to steam. Norval Kline, after disposing of his interests in the greenhouses at Law- rence, has taken a position at Hutch- inson. W. I. Chita. Society of Iowa Florists. .Vt the ninth annual meeting of the Society of Iowa Florists, held in the room of the State Horticultural So- ciety in the State House at Des Moines. Ia„ August 30, Roy F. Wilcox, of Council Bluffs, delivered an address on "Suggestions for Florists' Supplies." Other speakers were William Trillow, Des Moines; William M. Bomberger, Harlan; Henr.v Field, Shenandoah: G. L. Black, Independence; W. A. Har- kett, Dubuque; J. D. T. Fulmer, Des :Moines; and Theodore Ewoldt, Daven- port, who made addresses on matters important to the trade. 364 The American Florist. Sept. 9, Carnations, Roses, Valley Good Short Roses $7.50 per 1000 Short Outdoor Carnations $5.00 per 1000 Wire in your orders. They will have prompt attention at reason- able prices. PRICE LIST American Beauties, perdo,. Extra long }.^ 00 24-30inch 2 00 ISlSinch 1 50 12-inch 1 00 Short stems per lOO, $4 00 to 6 00 Kaiserin, Rhea Reid, Maryland. Per ion Lone select J6 00 Good medium length 5 00 Goodshort 2 00 Killarney, Richmond, White Klllarney and Perle. per too Lodz select J6 00 Good medium lenath 4 00to 5 00 Good shoit length 2 00 Carnations. per too Fancy indoor $2 00 to S.^ OO Good outdoor 1 00 HARRISII $S00 to $10 00 Anratum 8 00 to 10 oo Rubrum Snapdragons Hydrangeas Chrysanthemums perdo/., $2 00toJ3 00 Tuberoses perdoz,, 50to 75 MaiiSolds SlOOto Lily of the VaUey 3 00to Gladioli, fancy 2 00 to Asters, Fancy. Specials 3 CO to Short 1 OOto Adiantum Asgaragus Sprays Strings each.60e Sprengeri Ferns perlOOO.SlSO Galax, Green and Bronze. per 1000. 1 50 Smllax perdoz.. 150to 2 00 4 00 .S 00 4 00 2 00 4 00 4 00 4 00 2 00 1 00 2 00 2 00 The Chicago Flower Growers' Association Phone Randolph 5449 176 N. Michigan Ave., CHICAGO See Plant Advertisement on Page 885, This Issue. Cincinnati. GLUT Of ASilClt.S. A very large and steady supply combined with a good lint not over large demand served to cause a super- liuous amount of stock in the whole- salers' boxes. In tact, the glut is one of the largest the market has ever experienced in late asters. The prices, good for the first part of last week, dwindled down to buyers' prices at the close. .Still, considering all. a large amount of stock was moved during the tiine. Gladioli, too. were in very large supply and (piotations upon them decreased. America was, of course, the leader in this ffower. The large blooms of this and other varieties sold while inany of the smaller ones were jobbed. 'The number of roses coming into the market is increasing. All are of the best quality. The American Beauties deserve special mention. Carnations are now again a regular factor in the offerings of the wholesalers and Avhile the stems are still short the blooms are as good as those that come in later in the season. Easter lilies are proving good stock. The suppl>' of rlecorati\'c .green is AI and ample fi>r all calls. :notes. On Saturday. September ".I. a new wholesale commissii)n house "will open at 24 Kast Third a\enue. The firm name will be Cincinnati Cut Flower Exchange and Alex Ostendarp and A. C. Heckman. Jr.. are the proprietors. They intend to handle a full line of cut Howers and supplies. The two men at the head have had several years' experience in local establishments and thoroughly understand their iirospect- ive trade. Both are hustlers and shriuld make gci'ul from the very start. H. Use J. A. Rumbley's High Grade WILD SMILAX Magnolia Foliage, Fadeless Sheet Moss. Long Needle Pines, Magnolia Trees, J. A. RUMBLEY, Evergreen, Alabama Prices Right and Satislaction Guaranteed ^^;¥J^^35 SMilAJC. <^SxSSS^KnV£-y^/% _ KitK CI/ £p^*^oc/7c>^yvr^^M A Uention the American Florist when writing PEliltY. X. Y.— At tile recent annual flower show held August 2.S. Charles H. Vick of Rochester otticiated as judge and Frank C. Baker of Chicago deliv- ered an address. Ei>iz.\DETTr. N. J. — With the removal of the greenhouses of Peter Baumann, one of the old landmarks of the city will disappear. For over thirty years these houses have supplied the resi- dents with their floral products. TiiENTO.x. N. J.— The Inter-State fair will increase the premiums for Howers, plants and vegetables this year by sixty-fi\e iier cent. The increased in- terest in horticultural and tlorticultur- al displays having been made very manifest and their part of the exhibit will occupy two separate buildings. George Cotsonas& Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in sll liinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dag£er| Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax. Holly. Leucotboe Sprays, Princess Fine. Etc.. Delivered to all parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28tbSt., bet.6tb&7th Aves.. ||ayi Vnrk Telephone 1202 Madison Square. "•" '«'■ # We Are Now Booking Orders for Southern Wild Smllax Shipment commenrine Sept. 1st. Natural and 1V>I/^CC17G Perpetuated Sheet lVlv-^oailii3 K. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen. Ala. SEPTEIVIBER THK FIRST We will resume shipments of Southern Wild Smilax Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in touthem Evergreens. EVERGREEN, ALA. Camde.n. .v. J.— George E. Bigler is erecting a new greenhouse oir Xorth Twenty-eighth street. igii. The American Florist. 365 Cut Flowers I E. H. HUNT FOR ALL OCCASIONS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES TOO. SEND FOR PRICE LIST 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO KEilCOn BROS. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 163-165 N. Wabash Ave L. D. Phone Central 466. Chicago Wi will have aL.;ihlDe lo the liDe ol CUT TLOWERS and GREENS tkit TOO may waot if anybody has It at Chicago market prices oo day of ship meat. European Horticulture. 'I'lle' C.ISt Cli; I^OlKlnn Ir'Ul-ks. At a meeting of the Ijipiniuii Coiiiitx- Council the estimates of the Parks eonimittee lor the coming flnaneial year vvei'e pre- sented. The total amount required was nfl.l.yC)!). of which £2r),(t00 was for capi- tal amount. The following accounts Were allocated for the maintenance of the ]iarks and o])en spaces — South dis- trict. fL'o.iSliri; South-east district. £32.- ;'>7.j; North-west district, £17.480. and North-east. £.jt;.7."il). A sum of £12,500 was also set apart for bands. The capital estimates of the Parks commit- tee contained provision for a number of proiMisals not yet specifically ap- ]iro\e(l b.v the council, the largest items lieing fo.-'iOl) for laying iiut "The Grange" propert.v at Kilburn. recently acguired by the council, and £1,000 fgr laying out St. James' recreation ground. Ratcliff. There was also an estimate of £r),(M.l0 in respect of the ac- quisition of "The Grange" property. The estimates on rate account show a decrease of £3.44."i in the net expendi- ture on parks and open places (e.\clud- ing e.\pendit\n-e on boating) as com- pared with the estimates for 1010- 1011. The operations in respect of parks boating are estimated to result in a surplus balance for the year of tl.olO. after paying all working ex- penses, interest on and reiiayment of debt and income tax. This surplus, added to the estimated balance of £.''>40 brought forward, makes a total esti- mated surplus on the parks lioating account at the end of March, 1012, of lI.S.'i'.i. of which the Parks committee propose, that £1,.">(M> shall lie regarded as transferable to the general county account, to be applied in relief of other parks exjienditure chargeable to the general county rate, including facilities for recreation. In conjunction with the Parks and Open Spaces committee the Local Government committee submit- ted an estimate on capital account for the acquisition of Sir Roliert Geffery almshouses, in Shoreditch, at a cost of £34,8.50. towards which contributions of £,S,000 will be receivable from other sources. Greenhouse Building. Kennett Square. Pa.— F, ("arc\', one house, 28x100 feet. Wayne, Pa. — Frank Adelberger, one house, 28x145 feet. Kennett Square, Pa. — Worrall & Wilkinson, two houses, 28x140 feet. Charlotte, Mich.— William Breit- meyer, three houses, 22x15(1 feet. Canton. O. — Brown Floral Co.. three houses, ."15x200 feet. Fargo, N. D.— Fargo Floral ("V... two E.C.AMLIN6C0. THB LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE COT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. VtoMe Hover M^rKet^ Chicago Sept, 6 fer doj. Rosea, Beauty, specials 3 00 36 in 2 50 30in 2 00 24iD 150 18 to 20 In ... 1 00@ 1 25 Per 100 Short stem 2 000 6 00 " Killarney 2 009) 8 00 " White Killarney 2 00© 8 00 • Richmond 2 00@ 8 00 Prince de Bulgaiie 4 00010 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 2 OOffl 6 0<:> " My Maryland 2 00® 8 00 Kaiserin 2 00® 8 00 ■ Bride 2 OOffl 8 00 ■ Bridemaid 2 OOn) 8 00 RheaKeid 2 00(7) 8 00 Carnations 1 50@ 3 00 .\sters 1 OOe 4 00 Cattleyas per doz. 6 00 Chrysanthemums., .. per doz. 2 00(7 3 00 Daisies. Shasta 1 00@ 2 00 Gladiolus 2 00@ 4 ro Hydraoi^eas 4 00 Liliuni Harrisii perdoz.. 1 00(71 SO Rubrum 4 CO Maritiolds 100(7 2 00 Snapdragons ^ 3 00 Tuberoses. 1 per doz., .S0(7 75 Valley 3 000 4 00 Adiantum Croweanum 100 Ferni per 1000 1 50 Galax ■ 1 25 PlumoBusStrine each 60 Smilax per doz.. I 509i2 00 Spreneeri. Plumosus Sprays 3 OOS 4 CO houses. ;j4xl(IO feet. 'Austin. Minn. — A. N. Kinsman, one house. 27x1(10 feet. Evanston. 111. — A. E. Hunt, two house.s. 24x130 feet and 24x101) feet. Chicago. — Peter Srocyniski, four houses. 2.5x112 feet. Chicago. — Julius Zschau, one house, 20xl(lO' feet. Montrose, ilass. — Montrose Green- houses, one house. (>0x30<( feet. Colorado Springs, Colo. — F. F. Cramp, two houses. Hartford, Conn.. J. .\lbert Brodrib. one house, 28x12.5 feet. Chicago. — John SchoepHe, one house, 24x00 feet. Wallingford. Conn. — R o w d e n & Michell Co., several houses. Grand Island, Neb.— E. Williams, two houses, 10x8.5 feet and 24x110 feet. Southport, N. Y.— Arthur Cockcroft, one house, 00x400 feet. Scranton. Pa.— T. B. McClintock, three houses. 20x120 feet. Fullerton. Md.— E. W. Fiedler & Co., one house. 24x203 feet. Redford. Mich.— .\. J. Stahelin, four houses. r™.™^ GROWERS — SHIPPERS n™™.™ TiirmiERE^fjT f LOWElJx""™" ^ \j^W ,s^ „ WABA5M AVE. *W ^^ WIETOR BROS. Whojesale^ Cut FlOWefS All telegraph and telephoDe orders riven prompt atteotioD. 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO llciition the American Florist when writing HOERfiER BROS. Wholtsale Growers of Gut Flowers, Telephone Randolph 2768. Greenhouses DES PLAINES, ILL. Store. 162 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO A. L Randall to. 66 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO. L. D. Phone Central 1496. Private Ezchante AU Departments. It you do not receive our price list recularly send for it. Zech&Mann Wholesale Florists Room 218, 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Telephone, Central 3284. V/. p. KVLE JOSEPH FOERSTER Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO LonE Distance Phone. Randolph 3619. John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. Kast Hempstead. X. Y. — Henry Wes- ton, one house. 4(!.x:)00 feet. Norfolk. Va. — William J. Newton, one hou.se. Brookville, Pa. — C. W. Espv, one house. .30x2.">f) feet. Bayport. N. Y. — Julius Chevalley, one house, oUx]20 feet. Grand Rapids, Mich. — R. Jonkers, two houses, ."4x275 feet. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith, two houses. 366 The American Florist. Sept. p, Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Cat Strings, 8 feet long, 50c each. Pink Killarney, Rose Plants Own Root Stock. Send for Prices. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. WELCH BROTHERS, 226 DevonsUre St., BOSTON, MASS. Acacia Pubescens, American Beauty, Valley, Carnations, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and other seasonable stock. WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Both L. D. Phones. ST. LOUIS, MO. Supplies and Everythine in Season always on band NOTICE. Beginning Sept. 1st our store will be open full time for balance of season. Hours: 7 a. m. to 6 p. m. dail)'; 7 a. m. to 12 o'clock (noon) Sundays and Holi- days. We are ready to serve you in manners most pleasing. GEO. H. ANAKR MUELLER, Wbolesale Florist, 1324 Finest., ST. LOUIS, MO. Boston. HEAVY RAINS. This section of the country lias ex- perienced the greatest rainfall ever known in the records of the state. Heat records and wet records have been badly smashed this summer. We hope the cold record will stand with a good margin. Saturday last was about the only day in tlie week that there was any life in the business. September 1 is usually the closing of the vacation season and the schools open this week, which bring almost all classes home, so with these conditions we inay rea- sonably expect things to be somewhat better. The condition of the market as regards stock is somewhat like last week, with roses showing an improve- ment in quality. Carnations from young stock have made their appear- ance. We noticed some from old plants. W^illiam Capstick, of Auburn- dale, was the grower. We were sur- prised to see that ilowers could be cut in such good condition so late. Mr. Capstick lays his success to syringing late in the afternoon. Lilies of all kinds are plentiful and good. Asters that were bedraggled with the rain came up smiling, looking better than ever when the sun began to shine. NOTES. The auction sale of stalls in both markets was held Saturday, Septem- ber 2, and by the way they were bid in money is plentiful in Boston. The phrase, "Be a sport," certainly was lived up to by those who purchased stalls. The prices in most cases were double that of last year. Those who hold shares of stock ought to be able to buy a good Christmas present for their wives. What this city ought to have and what we expect it will come to, is that a large hall be procured or built and a central market be estab- lished where all the flowers could be sold. With a half dozen or more mar- kets and wholesalers often stock can- not be procured in the usual place for trading, then there is time lost going the rounds of inspection. All this oould be avoided if all the flower in- terests could be brought under one roof, and we do not think they would fight like Kilkenny cats, either. A bet- ter selection could be had, speedier sales would be the rule and all classes in the trade would be benefited. H. A. Stevens and Salesman Capers both have an extra fine lot of long- stemmed asters. Salesman Fletcher Is handling some nice Golden Glow chrysanthemums for Gustave Olsen. Wm. R. Nicholson, of Framingham, has started to cut from his carnations. HOLTON&HINKELCO. Wholesalers of Fresh flowers 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. VlioMe Ho¥crMw'Kel^ Boston, Sept. 6. Per 100 Roses Beauty best 25 00 medinm 15 00 culls 200 " Bride Bridesmaid 2 00@ 4 00 Eitra... 4 00@ 6 00 " Killarney and Richmond.. 2 00@ 6 00 " My Maryland 2 000 6 00 " Carnot 2 00® 8 00 Caroationi. select 1 009 1 5) Callas 8 00@12 tO Cattleyas 25 00@50 00 fiardenias 20 00025 CO Gladiolus 2 OOS 4 00 Ullnm Lonelflorum 8 00@10 TO Uly of the Valley 2 00@ 4 CO Sweet Peas 25® 50 Smilax 12 00016 OO Milwaukee. Sept. 6. Roses. Beautv...per doz.. 7503 00 Killarney 3 000 8 00 Kaiserin 3 00® 8 00 Carnations 1 OO® 3 00 .Asters 1 OOSl 2 00 Gaillardia 50 Gladiolus 2 00® 4 00 Lilinm Gis:antenm....per doz.. 150 Lily of the Valley 3 00 Snapdragons per doz.. .50 Swaiosoba per doz.. 35 Sweet Peas 50 Adiantum 1 50 Asparasms perstrlnv. SO Spreneerl. per bunch. 35 Ferns. Fancy per liKX). 1 50 Smilax per doz.. 2 50 St. LoDis. Sept. 6. Roses. Beauty, medium stems... 20 00025 00 short stems 2 000 4 00 Bride, Bridesmaid .> 000 4 00 Killarney .^ 000 4 00 My Maryland 3 000 4 00 Asters 100® 300 Easter Lilies 10 OO Valley 3 00® 4 00 Asparagus Sprenzeri 2 000 3 00 Cincinnati, .^spt. d Roses Beauty per doz., 508 2 00 Bride. Bridesmaid 2 000 4 00 Killarney 2 000 4 00 My Maryland 2 00® 4 00 Richmond 2 00© .^ 00 Pres.Taft 2 000 5 00 Carnations 1 fO® 2 00 Asters 1 Ona 2 00 Gladiolus 2 000 3 CO Hydraneeas 2 00® 6 00 Ullnm Giganteum 10 00 Loniriflorum 10 00 Lily of the Valley 3 0065 00 Adiaiitum 1 000 1 50 Asparagus Plumosus per bunch. 25 perstrinK. 50 Asparaeus Sorengerl per bunch. 25 Smilax 12 50015 00 Thos. Pegler has arrived home from his European trip. Mac. Pittsburg. trade improving. Wliile the forward movement has not taken place, nevertheless there is a noticeable improvement in flower trade conditions. We are now in the midst of the big annual glut of asters. No matter how fine they are, only a cei-tain amount are sold, the rest go out the rear door. The same can be said of gladioli. American Beauties TRY MY PRICES J. JANSKY, T|'pro^^S,cf|t!i Boston, Mass. Manufacturer of Florist Wire Designs. All kinds of Florist Supplies. Dagger and Fancy Ferns $1.00 per 1000. Green and Bronze Galax, 90c per 1000: by the case. $7.50. Boxwood, 501b. case $7.50: by the lb.. 25c. Laurel Wreaths, 10 inch. $1.75 per doz.; 12-inch. $2 25 per doz.: 14 incn, $3.00 per doz.; 16-inch. $4.50 per doz. Laurel Trlmmlnit. 4 and 5c per yard. RICE BROTHERS Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn> H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Fresh Cut Valley AT ALL TIMES C. A. KLEHN, r^^r^ 1122 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. and other roses, while much more plentiful, are holding their own. Short stemmed carnations are making their appearance and a few dahlias are to be had. Quite a number of cut hy- drangeas are seen but local florists do not take to these when anything else is obtainable. Lily of the valley has been unusually scarce witli a very strong demand. NOTES. Patrick Maier died Saturday mid- night at the Passavant Hospital from cancer. Mr. Maier was a very well known grower in this section— his spe- cialty being lilies and other bulbs. W. Q. Potter, of the McCallum Co , has been on a short excursion among their out-of-town trade. This firm is proud of the special grade of asters they are handling. Roy Dashbough of the Zieger Co. has secured several swell jobs through his ability to suggest and design things entirely new and original. L. I. Neff is back from an eastern trip where he has been placing a great many of his door crepes. Randolph & McClements state they have begun booking orders for a great many fall events. Karl IClinke lias returned from a two weeks' canoeing trip at Lake Chautauqua. Visitors : J. "W^ Glenn. Kittanning; C. A. Blankensop. Washington; Jos. Thomas. Greensburg; D. Fuerstenberg of the Florex Gardens, North Wales. J. igii. The American Florist, 367 Field Grown Carnation Plants Bought from us are Guarsnteed. The plants we are cfferiog are all in splendid condition. Order them now, even if yon are not yet ready to Iniy— we will reserve them for yon. It is by offering better plants — not cheaper— that we are able to hold and coiisianllv increase our plant Imsiness. We have all good commercial varieties. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., Wholessle Florists, 1209 Aich Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Pittsburgh Cul Flower Company WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, PA Phlladelpbla. FLORISTS' CHU MEETI.NC. The September meeting of the Flor- ists' Club was one of the most interest- ing in its career. The first topic was the recent convention; this was very well reported and eulogized by John R. Andre for the growers, Geo. C. A\'atson for the seedsmen, D. T. Connor, the recreation features and Robert Kift for the retailers. Adolph Fahrenwald found much to commend while John Westcott lauded the social features, as did Frederic Hahman. Others spoke of the benefits derived from their attend- ance and all were impressed with the warmth of the hospitality and broth- erly feeling of the craft of Baltimore, -so much so that the secretary was di- rected to send the club's vote of thanks for the great hospitality received at their hands. Xominations for officers resulted in the following gentlemen being named : J. Otto Thilow, president; John Logan, vice-president; George Craig, treasurer; David Rust, secretary. As there was only one name nominated for each of- lice, those receiving the nomination will be elected to the several offices for the ensuing year at the next meeting. Secretary Rust announced tliat the next meeting would be the twenty-fifth anniversary of the club and it was at once suggested by Mr. Fahrenwald that this great event be celebrated by a banquet, which was agreed to, and it was also voted to have the ladies pres- ent. This gala affair is to be held in the foyer or large hall upstairs imme- diately after the meeting of the club, on the second Tuesday of October, and will no doubt be one of the most elab- orate affairs ever given by the club. A feature of the meeting was a display of dahlia flowers of superb quality; these were exhibited by the Leo Nies- sen Co.. coming from the Peacock Dahlia farms. Dorothy Peacock is a grand flower; a show dahlia of the color of Nymphea, a yellow or orange single and a fringed century were very fine. A box of choice blooms packed for shipment looked very well done. Wm. Tricker of Arlington, N. J., staged .a new Vinca minor aurea, a novelty of great merit. K. Louisville, Ky. The Elks' aviation meet, on the heels of which followed the Kentucky State Fair, offered the occasion for the Louisville florists to arrange most ' novel and attractive windows. The city was thronged with sight-seeing visitors coming from all directions and the competition for recognition was strenuous. Enterprising activity was in evidence throughout the retail dis- tricts and the florists, although given a good race, easily held their own with beautiful window and store displays. The catchiest and most novel window display was that of C. B. Thompson lloMe flower Mw'lgfo Philadelphia. Sept. 6. Per ICO Roses. Beauty, extra 20 00@35 00 first I0 00@15 00 " Brides and Maldi 2 00@ 8 00 " Killarney 2 OOWIO 00 " White Killarney 2 00@I0 00 Asters f CO® S 00 Uattleyas 25 00@50 00 Gardenias perdoz., 2 003i3 00 Gladiolus 2 00@ 6 00 Lllium Harnsil 10 U0@I2 UU Lily of the Valley 3 00® 5 00 Snapdragons 4 00® 8 00 Sweet Peas 400 75 Water Liliis 2 tO® 6 00 Adiantum 1 OO® 1 50 Asparacns per bunch, SO Smilai 15 00a20 00 Pittsburg. Sept. 6, Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 15 00@20 00 extra 10 00@12 00 " No.l 5 00 Bride Bridesmaid 2 00@ 6 00 " Chatenay 2 00@ 6 00 " Killarney 2 00@ 6 00 ■' My Maryland 2 00@ 6 00 '• Richmond 2 00@ 6 00 Carnations 2 00 Asters 1 50ffi 4 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Lilium Loneiflornm 10 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Sweet Peas 50@ 1 00 Adiantum 1 00 AiparaKui SprenEerl, per bunch, 35 Btrlnis per strinz, 35 " sprays per bunch, 35 Peonies 3 03® 4 CO Smilax 15 OU & Co. A four-foot operating aeroplane decorated in Elks' colors, pulled and tugged at invisible wires appearing at any moment as if it would dart out through the glass, the propeller being revolved rapidly with the aid of elec- tric fans. The ground was a bed of green with white and purple asters forming the letters B. P. O. E. and the back was banked with ferns and palms from which the rays of a small pow- erful search-light were thrown on the throbbing machine. Many visitors called to compliment Mrs. Thompson upon the work of her window dresser, Miss Nellie B. Able, but Mrs. Thomp- son is in Michigan at the present on her vacation. P. F. M. Cleveland. MARKET snows NO CHANGE. There has been no noticeable change in the cut-flower market the last week. Stock • of all kinds is about equal to the demand. Roses are a little short, the crop going off and the cold nights being the main causes. Gladioli and asters are still plentiful. A very good demand for American Beauties the later part of the week was a feature. Florists' supplies for the coming fall and winter are beginning to help swell the sales. NOTES. Floral floats were shown in the West Side Industrial parade Friday, Septem- ber 1. by Wilhelmy Bros., Knoble Bros, and Ohio Floral Co. The local press gave all three considerable mention. These floats were very artistically dec- orated and showed much ability and skill. Mrs. Ella Grant Wilson will remove to temporary quarters adjacent to her ,!..,. „ ii..li.l,il.. Ik II ,,..,, II.. I.. it „..,.,* .,..1, A Ay THE J. M. McGullough's Sons Go., Wholisale Gommissioi Florists. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITID. Special attention siven to ShippinE Orders. Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES SEEDS and BULBS. Price List on Application. 316 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, OHIOi Phone Maiu 584. ^ sy ,1' iii'irn"l''W'M",rH'*|M„-i,f ,,i'„-i,M,p-„.|,M„.,rir '\i w ly*^ J/ention t%e American Florist when writing EVERYTHING SEASONABLE THE MgGALLUM CO.. Pittsburg, Pa. Uentlon the American Florist when writing THE MUNK FLORAL CO. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS and Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Columbus, Ohio Hoffmeister Floral Co. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Ohio Wholesale Growers Cut Lilium Giganteum. $10.00 to $12.50 per 100; Asparaeus Ptumosus strings at 50c. r Boston Ferns. 5-ln. $25.00; 6-in. $40 00; 7in. $60 00 per 100 C'ash with order from unknown correspondents. Largest Growers of High Grade DAHLIA BLOOMS Peacock Dahlia Farms, P O.: Berlin, N. J. WiUiamstown June, N. J present location. The store she now occupies will be taken by a large busi- ness concern that needs an outlet on Euclid avenue. F. W. GrifBn bought out the store formerly conducted by Smith & Hop- kins at 8025 Wade Park avenue, which will make three stores he now controls. Fred Witthuhn and John Leuschner were expected from their European trip Sunday, September 3. Many florists are missing the good times at the Florists' Club rooms every Mondav evening. C. F. B. 368 The American Florist. Sept. p, Albany, N. Y. FLORI.STS CI.UB OUTIKG. The day was as fine as could be de- sired an(3 Shafer's grove, Stop 34, Schenectady Railway, was an ideal spot for the fifth annual clam hake of the Albany Florists' Cluli, which was held September :!. The members and their families had gathered to the num- ber of 101 when the liake was opened at 4 p. m. Sports were enjoyed be- fore and after the bake. The day was bright and clear with a fresh wind blowing that made an outing seem like a day in another world. A large measure of the success of the bake was due to the energy of Louis H. Schaefer, chairman of the special committee, and the members under him. Much interest was taken in the ball game between the growers and the retailers. The growers under the leadership of William Newport scor- ing 10 runs to three for the retailers under the captaincy of J. Connolly. • The games came out as follows : Hop. skip and jump, Julius Eger: hammer throw, Julius Eger: 100 yards running race, boys. A. Kositky; 7."i yards, boys, running race, J. Mc- Donald: 2."> yards running race, girls. Miss Hanson: .")l> yards running race, girls. Miss Simon: spoon and egg race. Miss Schuman; ."iO yards running race. men. M. Hanson: potato race, A. .Simon: ladies' bowling contest, Miss Kuhn: men's bowling contest. J. J. Connolly: 100 yards running race. Wil- liam Xewport: fat men's race, James H. Snyder; sack race, 30 feet, F. Wil- liams. :XOTES. The conservation commission, a re- cently organized portion of the state government, has taken over six large nurseries, formerly conducted by the forest, fish and game commission, con- taining 1.5.775,500 trees, and is prepar- ing to sell next spring 11,000.000 trees to re-forest lands which are not well adapted to agriculture. Most of these places are rugged and mountainous, at one time covered with forest growth but are now a menace from the fact that in the spring water from snow and rain flows from their sides like a roof and goes to swell the streams into destructive floods. The commis- sion has just publislied a bulletin on reforestation which is to be distributed free to citizens to help them in plan- ning and carrying out the work. An exhibition of the trees to be sold will be in charge of an expert forester at the state fair in Syracuse this month. Enquirers will be furnished informa- tion also by the forester. One of the interesting sights in the window of F. A. Banker's store. 42 Maiden Lane, is a specimen plant of Lilium speciosum rubrum containing over 40 stalks with an average of 12 flowers and buds on each stalk. The plant has -500 flowers either in flower or in bud. The remarkable thing to note in connection with the display is that the plant grew from one bulb furnished by Ralph M. Ward & Co.. 12 West Broadway, Xew York. and is one of his famous Horseshoe brand, imported from Japan. The lily attracts attention from its size and the great profusion of blossoms. If Mr. Ward has any more stock like that he will be unable to supply the demand for his bulbs. R. D. WOBURX. MASS. — The M i s h a w u m Flower Co. is building a lai-ge green- house, on its property on "^'ashington street. <*"• Kingston, N. T. — David Burgevin. of the well known firm of florists, Valen- tine Burgevin's Sons, is one of the prominent boosters of the city, accord- ing to the local press, which briefly sketches the rapid rise of the prosper- ous firm of which he is the able store manager, and his popularity in his home city. Meetings of Florists' Qubs. (Secretaries ot clubs and societies are requested to send notice of change in date, time and place of raeeting.l AiBANT, N. Y.— Albany Florists' Club, 71-73 suae stveet. l''irst Thursday of each montli, 8 l>. ra. Robert Diividson, Secretary. W Lark street. Albany. N. Y. Baltimobe.Md.— Gardeners' anil Florists' Club of Baltimore, Florisis' Exc-liange hali, St. Paul .■Old Franklhi streets. Second and fourth Monday of each month, at S p. in. Noali F. Flitton, Secre- tary, Patterson Park. Baltimore. Boston, Mass.— Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston. Horticultural Hall. Third Tuesday of each month, September to June inclusive. W. N. Crais, Secretary. North Easton. Mass. BtJPrALO, N. v.— Buffalo Florists' Club. :».".-387 Kllicott street. First Tuesday o( each month, at 8 p. m. Wra. I.eirj;. Secretary, 8!'1 \V. Uehivan ave.. Buffalo. BnTTE, Most.— Montana Florists' Club Col- umbia Gardens. Second Friday in each month. S. Hansen. Secretary, W. Galeiia and F.scelsioi street, liutte. Chicago.— Chicago Florists' Club. First Thurs- dayof each month, atS p.m., in Union Restaurant. 72 W. Randolph strec-l. A. T. Pyfer. Secretary, 30 ]•:. Randiilpl] strei-t, Chicago. Chicago.— Gardeners' and Florists' Union No. 10615, 10 and 13 Clark Street. Second Wednesday of each month. Louis lleidtui;in. Secretary, 37 J? Sacramento aviMiue, Chicago. Cincinnati. O.— Cincinnati Florists' Society. Jabez Elliott Flower Market. Second Monday of each month, at 8 p.m. .\.le.\. Ostendorp, Secretary, 311) Walnut strei't, Cincinnati. Cleveland. O.— Cleveland Florists' Club, Pro- gress Hall. 3610 Detroit a\ en ue. Second and fourth Monday of each month, at 7:30 p. m. Isaac Ken- nedy, Secretary, West Park, Ohio. Davenport, Ia.— Tri-City Florists' Club. Sec- ond Thursday of each month, in Davenport. Rock Island and Moline, alternately. .T. T, Temple Secretary. Davenport. Ia. Datton. u.— Davton Florists' Club, 37 E. Fifth street. First Monday of each month, at 8 p. m. Horace M. Frank, Secretary, 112 South Main street, Da\ ton. Detroit, JIich.— Detroit Florists' Club, 113 Farmer street. First and third Monday of each month, at 8 p, m. Hugo Schroeter, Secretary, Detroit. Fall Rivkk, Mass.— Fall River Florists' aii. ni. .lohn R. Pee. Secretary. 64 Herdslev strei't. Fall River. Mass. Gbanii Rapids, Mich —Grand Rapids Florists' and Gardeners' Club, othee ol member. First ami third Monday of each month. F.dward Freyling. Secretary, 891 Wealthy avenue. Grand Rapids. HABTroED, Conn.— The Connecticut Horticul- tural Society. CountN' building. Second and fourth Friday, at '8 p. m. ' Geo. W. Smith, Secretary. Melrose. Conn. Indianapolis, Ind.— State Florists' Association of Indiana. State House. First Tuesday of each month, at7:30 p. m. \. Baur. Secretary, :Wtli and Roekwood ave.. Indianapolis. La Crosse. Wis.- La Crosse Gardeners and Florists' Society, HotelStoddard. Second Tues- day of each month. W. R-Ellers Secretary. Lake Forest. III.— The Horticultural Society of Lake Forest. Council Chamber, City Hal!. Last Wednesday of each month, at 8 p. m. i:, Bollinger. Seorctarv. Lake Forest, 111. Lake Geneva. Wis.— Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's .\ssociation. First and third Sat- urday of each month, at 8 p. m., at News building. A. J. Smith. Secretary. Lake Geneva. Lenox, Mass. — Lenox Horticultural Society. First Saturday of each month. Geo. II. Instone, Secretary. Lenox, Mass. Los .\ngbles, Calif.— Los .\ngeles County Horticultural Society. First Tuesday of every month. Louis F. Horner. Se''retar>. Louisville, Kt. — The Kentucky Society of Florists. First Tuesday of each month, at 8 p. m . Third and Broadway. H. Kleinstarink, Secretary, Letterle and E\viiig streets. Louisville. Madison. N. J.— Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society. Masonic Hall. Second Wednes- day of each month, at 8 p. m. F.dw. Reagan, Sec- retary. Morristown, N. J. Milwaukee, Wis.— Milwaukee Florists' Club. First Thursday of each month at 8 p. m., in Quiet House, corner Broadway and Rlason street, (iustav c. .Mueller. Secretary, 926 Ninth street, Milwaukee. Montreal, Que.- Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club, Royal Guardians building, 311 Sherbrook street, west. First and third Monday of each month, at 7:4,"! p,m. W. H Horobin, Sec- retary, 283 MarS& Euclid Av«nue We Cover All Points in Ohio. Florist Nashville, Tenn Geny Bros 212 Fifth Ave. No. LEADINQ » FLORISTS NASHVILLE. TENN. New York. MYER, FL0RIST,"p1 •611 Madistn Ave Phone 6207 Plaza New York. EstaMisUed 1S46 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway i662-«53 coTumbus. Cliolce Cut FloweR yie%tion the American Florist icAen i»rt.Ste)'> SAN FRANCISCO Podesta 6c Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenne Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. New York City. Frank Valentine WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FLORIST Also Manufacturer of ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS. 158 EAST 1 lOTH STREET: Bet. 3rd and Lexington Aves. Tel. 5633 Harlem. Mention the American Florist when writine Cincinnati, O. JULIUS BAER, 138-140 E. Fourth Si. long Distance 'Ptione. Mention the American Florist when writing IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CHY Phone 6404 Madison Sa. 1 2 West 33d St. Our Motto -THE GOLDEN Rin.& Mention the American Florist when wnHvtf, Orders will be carefoUy cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wboleialc nndRetall Florist of GRAND RAPIItt Mention the American Florist when writlnt Poughkeepsie, N. Y. "The Saltford Flower Shop" Vassar College and Bennett School. Rockford, IlL H,W, Buckbee Colorado Springs, Colo. FRANK F. CRUMP, Wholesale and Retail Florist. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH 6 SONS. Will fill your for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan igii. The American Florist. 373 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below,the Leading Retailers In the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders, Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Miami and Bratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cat Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Mention the American Florist when writim CUDC BROS.Ca FLORISTS 1214 F STNW . , Los Angeles, Calif. O.C. SAAKES FLORISTS AND DECORATORS High Class Design ^Vork Delivered Anywhere m Southern Calitornia on Telegraph or Mailorders. 2 IS West Fourth Street, Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Telegraph Assoclatioi. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders'for designs and cut Sowers in NORTHERN OHIO. Washington, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer : ; FLORIST : Phone 2416 Main. 14th aEyeSts,, N. W. Write. Telegraph or Telephone. Albany, N. Y. E> nr :r £> s. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered In Albanj and Vldnltf es Telegraphic Order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET. Toronto, Can. A kuowM Dunlop's « ';uiud;i'.'> best kuowii and must reliubie llortei Only the Best 96 Yonge Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival . Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. Pollworth Co. Will take proper WisCOnSlIl care of your orders in 374 The American Florist. Sept. p, ff^ The Seed Trade. American Seed Trade Assooiallon. Leonard H. Vaughan. Chicaeo, President: Marshall H, Duryea. New York First Vice- President: Edgar Greeory, Marblehead. Mass.. Second Vice President: C. E. Ken- del, Cleveland. O.. Secretary and Treasurer, Next annual convention. June, 1912. Chicago.— Prices on the Board of Trade, September C, for grass seed, were noted as follows : Timothy. $13 to $14..5U per 100 pounds. There are wide differences in tim- othy strains in regard to rust resist- ance, the problem of timothy-rust prevention becoming one of breeding. Alfalfa growers are advised by the Nebraslva Agricultural Experiment Sta- tion to purchase their seed from the north or the dry lands of the north- west, rather than from the south. Visited Chicago : James J. Comont, representing James Carter, Dunnett & Beale, London, England; Thos. Mad- sen, of New York, representing Er- hard-Prederiksen & Theodor Jensen Co., Copenhagen, Denmark. GOOD seed crops of sorghum can be secured with safety only in the less humid regions not infested with midge. The business of growing seed in this region should become profitable. The physical condition of soils is changed by growing crimson clover; loose, gritty sand becomes a more compact loam with a- greater capacity for moisture; stiff clays become more open and friable, allowing better aera- tion. Seed corn to be first class must be well adapted to the seasonal and soil conditions where it is planted, grown on productive plants of a productive variety, well matured, and preserved from ripening time until planting time in a manner that will retain its full vigor. The report of the proceedings of the twenty-ninth annual convention of the American Seed Trade Association, held at Marblehead, Mass., June 20-22, is issued and has been mailed to mem- bers. A copy of the report of the com- mittee appointed to investigate the le- gality of the non-warranty clause as printed on seedmen's stationery, is en- closed with the report. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Growers for ttie Wholesale Trade Only, SAN JOSE, CALIF. Purity and Germination of Seeds. The United States Department of Agriculture has published a table showing the percentage of purity and germination of high grade seed of dif- ferent kinds and recommends that the following percentages be adopted as standards : Germl- Purity. nation. Seed. Per cent. Per cent. Alfalfa 98 85-90 Asparagus 99 80-85 Barley 99 90-95 Beans 99 90-95 Beet 99 •150 Blue Grass, Canadian 90 45-50 Blue Grass, Kentucky 90 45-50 Brome, awnless 90 75-80 Buckwheat 99 90-95 Cabbage 99 90-95 Carrot 95 80-85 Cauliflower 99 80-85 Celery 98 60-65 Clover, alsike 95 75-80 Clover, crimson 98 85-90 Clover, red 98 85-90 Clover, white 95 75-80 Collard 99 90-95 Corn, field 99 90-95 Corn, sweet 99 85-90 Cotton 99 85-90 Cowpea 99 85-90 Cress 99 85-90 Cucumber 99 85-90 Eggplant 99 75-80 Fescue, meadow 95 85-90 Lettuce 99 85-90 Kafir corn 98 85-90 Melon, musk 99 85-90 Melon, water 99 85-90 Millet, common (Setaria italica) 99 85-90 Millet, hog (Panicum mil- iaceum) 99 85-90 Millet, pearl 99 85-90 Mustard 99 90-95 Oats 99 90-95 Okra 99 80-85 Onion 99 80-85 Parsley 99 70-75 Parsnip 95 70-75 Peas 99 93-98 Pumpkin 99 85-90 Radish 99 90-95 Rape 99 90-95 Rye 99 90-95 Salsify 98 75-80 Sorghum 98 85-90 Spinach 99 80-85 Spurry 99 85-90 Squash 99 85-90 Timothy 98 85-90 Tomato 98 85-90 Turnip 90 90-95 Tobacco 98 75-80 Wheat 99 90-95 ♦Each beet fruit, or "ball," is likely to contain from 2 to 7 seeds. One hundred balls should yield at least 150 sprouts. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED HoUister, California Onion, lettuce. Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondence Solicited. Terre Haute, Ind. Business is still very slow with an occasional rush, but taking the sea- son as a whole it has been very good indeed. Outdoor flowers have suffer- ed for the want of rain and the flower beds around town, especially the ger- aniums, have not done well. The drouth has extended over a period of three months with only two rain- storms. Nearly all of the roses and carnations are planted and fall work has begun. Asters and other flowers which were grown inside are very fine and some from out of town are of ex- tra quality and sell well. FLORISTS' OUTING. The first annual outing of the Terre Haute Florists' Club occurred August 29. Sixty-seven florists, their families and employes took a day oft and went to Forest Park, seven miles out, and had a most enjoyable time. Everyone carried a basket full and the biggest event of the day was the supper. The appetites asserted themselves in true style and the baskets went home empty. The baseball game between the employers and employes was a big feature. The score was high — 33 to 25. in favor of the employes. Pitch- ing horseshoes and other games were indulged in and everyone went home well pleased with the day's sport. The firms who were represented were : John G. Heinl & Son, Terre Haute Rose & Carnation Co., N. B. & C. E. Stover. Cowan Bros., Fred Wunker Co., Henry Graham, Harry Rich- mond, Otto Heinl. Saenger Bros., and Thomas Stevenson. notes. Cowan Bros, are putting in cement benches in two houses, which will make four houses now in cement. Otto Heinl. who has been in busi- ness here for the past 20 years, has sold his greenhouses and 14 acres of land to Thos. Stevenson, who took pos- session August 2.S. Mr. Stevenson has been with Mr. Heinl for the past ten years as his grower and will carry on a general wholesale and retail busi- ness. Otto Heinl has been offered a position as superintendent of a sec- tion of fruit land by the Maxwell Land Co. at Hermiston, Oregon, and will leave here in October to take up his new position. He has also pur- chased land for raising apples. Fred and Mrs. Heinl and daughter have recently returned from a two weeks' trip to Michigan resorts. Ot- tawa Beach. Grand Rapids and Paw Paw Lake were visited. John G. Heinl is president of the Masonic Temple committee which is to built a beautiful teinple in the near future to include all of the Masonic bodies. The Terre Haute Rose & Carnation Co. has everything in and their roses and carnations are looking very fine indeed. Fred Wunker has been putting in cement walks in his houses. His Bos- ton ferns are beauties. B. S The Florists' Prediction. "I am going to start a garden," an- nounced Mr. Subbubs. "A few months from now I won't be kicking about vour prices." "No," said the florist. "You'll be wondering how I can afford to sell flowers so cheap." — Kansas City Journal. Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE, Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet. Cabbage, Carrot, Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley, Radish, Rutabaga, Turnip. Sole Agent for U. 9. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON, Marietta, Pa. igii. The American Florist. 375 Waldo Rohnert GILROT, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower, Specialties: Lettuce. Onion, Sweet Pias. Aster, Cosmos. MiBnooette. Verbena in variety. CorreBpond«iice Solicited. Contract Seed Grower SPECIALTIES: Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, Vine Seed and Field Corn. EDGAR F. HURFF, Mullica Hill, New Jersey Correspoodence Solicited. GET RICH QUICK Grow Cold Storage Lilies. Acaseof 200 7-9 Giffanteums cost you $14.00. Will produce in 10 weeks at least 40dO7enflo\vers. PJKur.e out your profits. Get a case at once from G. C. POLLWORTH CO.. Milwaukee. Wis. Mention the American Florist when writ\ng S. M. Isbell & Co^ Jackson, Micb. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Bean, Cacnmber, Tomato, Pea, Muskmelon. Sauash, Watermelon, Radisli, Sweet Com. Correspondence solicited. Contract Seed Growers Cnopialtioc • Pepper, ZAi Plant, Tomato, 0|l6liiailie;>. vine seed and Field com. Correspoodence Solicited. George R. Pedrick fi Son, PEDRICKTOWN. N, J. Cynosurus Cristatus (Crested Dogstail) Largest Growers and Importers In the World. WM. POWERS & CO. Seed Merchants, Waterford, Ireland H. WREDE, LDNEBURG, GERMANY PANSY SEED ' 178 First Prizes, the bigbest awards [ Chicago, Paris. London. Bru.xelles. 1000 seeds, finest mixed... 2Sc loz. ..$2.25 Price list on application. Cash with order. Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers ♦ ♦ For the Wholesale Seed Trade. CSRPINTERiS, CALir. sdi'viur^l^n"""""'- Scratch or Poultry Food We will make it for you under your own brand. lor $33.00 per ton Send today for sample 100 lb. bae. $1.75. Mr. C. E. Jenson. of Atlantic City. N.J., on Oct. 27th. 1910. writes as follows; ' I want to state that your three grades of Poultry Food- Chick Starter. Developin? Food and Square Deal" Scratch or Poultry Food— stands without an equal today. They are perfect mixtures and sound in train and a pleasure to handle." BOLGIANO 6 SON, Importers and Wholesalers (Established for 92 years). Baltimore, Md. NOW ARRIVING DITCH BULBS Full Line Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus. NOW ON HAND Lilium Formosum, Paper Whites, Roman Hyacinths and Freesias. Send us Your List for Prices. Vaughan's Seed Store Chicago. New York. SEED LAWS Compilation of Purity and Germina- tion Required, and Weed Seed Probib- lt(d in United States and Canada. The first autlientic published list ever offered to to the Seed Trade. Includes all recent legislation. No Dealer Should Be Without This List Tabulated, printed on heavy bristol board, postpaid to your address, 50 cents each or 3 copies. $1.00. THE SEED TRADE REPORTING BUREAU, 627 Postal Telegraph Building, CHICAGO, ILL. J. C. Robinson Seed Co. Waterloo, Neb. Contract growers of Cucumber, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar Flint and Field Seed Corns. Mention the American Florist when writing ESTABLISHED IN 1824. Bridgeman's Seed Warehouse, RICKARDS BROS., Props., 37 East 19 St., M«ia7 VnrV bet, Broadway and 4th Ave.. «CW XU1& Telephone 4235 Gramercy. Mention the American Florist lohen writing John BodgerS Sons Co. Los Angeles, California Wholesale growers of Sweet Peas, Tomatoes, Lima Beans, Lettuce, Asters, Cosmos and other Flower Seeds. Mention the American Florist when writing FROM SUNNY SPAIN OnAAiAl4ij«j« Onions. Peooers. Early To- oDnC mil cSr mato Cauimowers, Beans. 97 miumuiimar varieties. Melons, celery, Egg Plants. SEEDS: Grown on contract for the United States Seedsmen by Federico C. Varela, ffi"''- '^''"''Tn'c'^r^'s requested: I do not supply Erowers direct. Mention the A'inerican Florist when writing 6IANT PANSY SEED The KENILWORTH Strain Light, medium or dark mixtures. 2.000seed.-:, 50c; 5.000, $1.00: a-oz.. SI. 25: oz.. J5.00. Pansles in Separate Colors . Adonis. Emperor William. Black. L. Beacons field, Yellow. Yellow Dark Eye. Masterpiece, White White Dark Eye. Purple. Orchid flowering, Bronze shades. Light Blue, Dark Blue. Red shades. Trade pkt., 25c: any 5 for 1.00 any 11. $2.00. With every $1.00 worth of Pansv Seed I will send ICOO of Rainbow free and with other amounts in like pro por- tion. GET QUOTATIONS FROM LSNDRETH SEEDS which SUCCEED ;r:"" Bristol, Pa. mention the American F'orist when writing Danish Seeds If you take interest in Cabbage, Cauli- flower. Tomato, Carrot, Mangel, Swede and Turnip, please apply to CHR. OLSEN, Odense, Denmark Wholesale Seed Grower (Established 1862) in grder to have your name placed on my mailing list. Mention the American Florist when loritinj/ 376 The American Florist. Sept. g, SEASONABLE SEED Storrs & Harrison's Superb Giant Mixed Pansies This mixture contains the cream of the world's finest strains of Pansies, embracing all of the Giant strains, together with the new Orchid-Flowering varieties, selected and mixed by ourselves with a view of pleasing the most critical florist trade. $1.25; oz., $4.00. Absolutely unsurpassed. Trade packet, 50c; 'i-OZ., All other strains, separate colors and named varieties of Pansies. Cineraria Seed from Prize Winners Trade Packet, $1.00. PERENNIAL SEEDS A large variety for immediate sowing. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO. PAINESVILLE, OHIO DIRECT IMPORTATIONS Fall and Spring Shipments. Valley Pips, l^'ilm I llainhm-^ ym.l.-s Azaleas, Palms, Bay Trees, t'ti;.. from Hdgiuin. Begonia hhI Gloxinia Hlllll^. Doc sliipiiionl. Boxwood Roses, '-'li'., fiom Boskuop, llollund. Maples, Planes, 't'-.. from Oucionhosch, Ilolhinil, Fruit :i nil Ornamental Stocks from Fr.uicc English Manetti, Jap Lilies, ' i'- 't.- Raffia. i;.m1 sun- mnl :;.>il,.-, i,i:,,i.l- McHUTGHISON & CO., THE IMPORT HOUSE, 17 Murray Street, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing Narcissus Paper White Graadifiora 13 Ctm. Bulbs. Per lUO, $1.25; per lOOU, $it.O0; case of 1,25U bulbs, if 11.00. A. HENDERSON & CO. 30 E. Randolph St , CHICAGO FOR SEEDS OP AIJ. KIND APPLY TO W. W. JOHNSON & SON, Lliltii, Boston. England. Surplus Stocks Cycas Stems and Bamboo Stakes. Wholesale only. YOKOHAMA NURSERY CO. 31 Barclay St., NEW YORK HYDRANGEA Souvenir dc Claire The New Hydrangea of Begonia Lorraine Shade. Strong plants from 3 iuch pots, for growing on. Price. $6.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, Newark, New York Mention tlie American Florist ivlien writing CARNATIONS White Wonder THE BEST WHITE CARNATION for all growers. Extra Large Kield-Grown Plants, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Prompt delivery. F.Dorner&SonsCo.^nT''"'^' FIELD-GROWN Garnaiion Pianis. P'ine stock. Order Quick if \ou want them. I'.r i»o intIOiiii Mrs. lawson $6.00 $6u.00 Winsor 6.0O riO.OO Sangamo 7.60 60.00 White Perfection 6.00 50.00 Enchantress 6.00 60.00 EARLIEST WHITE CHRYSANTHEMUM Smith's Advance (October dL-livery), .■^tock plants, 4Uc each; $4.60 per doz.; $36.00 per 100. A. L.RANDALL CO, 66 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. tiention the American Florist when loriting tlention theAmrrtcan Florist when writing A FEW GOOD THINGS YOl WANT. Geraniums, Nutt. Perkins Grant. La Favorite. R. C. $1.25, 2-in. pots. $2.C0: 3 in.. S4.00 per 100; Viaud, Castellane. Pointevine. Jaulin, Ricard. Buchner, K. C. $1 50; 2-jn. pots. J2..50 3in. $5,00 per 100. Boston Ferns, 5 in. 25c each. Whitmani ferns, 4 m., 25c. Field Grown Carnation Plants 2600 Enchantress, 1300 Wliite En- chantress, 40O0 Rose Pink Enchan- tress, 700 Perfection,. 300 Victory,. 600 Winsor, $6 per lOO, $50 per lOuO. THE LAMBORN FLORAL CO., Alliance, 0. Mention the American Florist when writing Dracaena Ind., 3-in., SS.OO: 4-in., $10 00: Sin $25 00 per lOj. Vinca Var., 2 in., 2c. Asparagus Sprengen, 2 in,, $2,50 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 2 in,, $3.00 per 100. Cash with order GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. Mention ti„ American Florist tvhen ivriting CHRYSANTHEMUMS And ASTER SEEDS. Elmer 0. Smith &Co./iS?c'r 1 igii. The American Florist. 377 MMMnnnMMMnnnMMMMnnnMMMnnnMMMnnnMMMMnnnMM* PANSY SEED TIME PAHSY — BODDINGTON'S "CHALLENGE " — ALL GIANTS This mixture cootaios ail the fioest Giant strains— o{ the leadiDe Pansy Specialists in tb« world— the Giant self-colors, the Giant striped and mareined. and the Giant blotched etc.. all carefully mixed in proportioo— the finest that money can buy — the finest your money can buy. k. fiorist who has erown it said. "Why don't you call it De6ance?" Trade pkt., 50c; !.s-oz.,75c; ii-oz,$1.50: H-oz..$2.75;oz.,$5 CHOICE VARIETIES OF GIANT PANSIES Oz. $1.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 1.50 CHALLENGE P.ANSIES Trade pkt. Va oz. oz. ntiianirreiiosa. crimson-rose, wnite margin, violet blotch $0 15 $0.60 $2 00 M GlantWhite. Violetspot the largest white 10 .50 1.50 \ ARTHIR T. BODDINGTON, Trade pkt. ^ oz. Giant Trimardeau. Improved mammotb- flowrring and in good range of color $0.15 SO.50 Giant Masterpiece (Frilled Pansy). Petals beautifully waved, exquisite colors 15 .85 Cassier's Giant. A fine strain of large highly colored flowers 15 .85 Giant Bugnot's Stained. Exhibition, Extra choice Howois. large aad plentv of light colors .50 Giant Madame Ferret a recent introduction. by a celebra.ed French specialist; of strong. free growth. Especially rich in red shades. . .15 .85 Giant Fire King. Brilliant reddish yellow. with large brown eyes . .25 1.00 Giant Lord Beaconstield. Deep purple violet, top petals lieht blue 15 .50 Giant Canary Bird. K Bvespotted yellow ya- riety. Ground color is .i deep golden yellow and each petal is marked with a dark blotch.. .15 .85 3.00 Giant orchideaeflora or orchid - flowered Pansy. Splendid variety. Beautiful shades of pink, lilac, orange, rose, terra cotta, cha- moise, etc Olant Emperor William, Ultramarine blue, purple eve Giant Golden Queen. Bright yellow, no eye.. Giant Golden Yellow. Yellow, brown eye 25 Giant King of the Blacl degrees F. It should be borne in mind, also, that these inter- nally diseased tubers, which are used for seed, are the principal means of spreading the trouble. While nothing can be done to check the epidemic this season, certain con- trol measures should be taken to pre- vent its recurrence and spread another year. Spraying has no value as a means of control, since the causal fun- gus is inside of the plant, and cannot be reached by a fungicide. The dead vines should all be gathered this fall and burned. A three to five year rota- tion, including some leguminous crop such as alfalfa or peas should be prac- ticed. This is important for two rea- sons : First to increase the fertility of the soil, and thereby secure more vigorous potato vines which will re- sist the wilt more effectually; and second, to give the fungus an oppor- tunity to die out. If possible, plant on new land, or on land that has not been in potatoes for at least five years. A very careful examination of the seed should be made in the spring, and only sound tubers used. Seed potatoes which, when cut, show a brown or black ring in the vascular region of the stem end. or which ex- hibit external signs of dry rot, should be discarded. An excess of irrigating water early in the season should be avoided. The rows should be ridged high and the water kept low in the furrows. By this means the roots are supplied with abundant moisture and the excess is kept from the tuber stems. Late plantings appear to suf- fer less from the wilt in some lo- calities than the early ones, but this is a point that each district must de- termine for itself, since the length of -the season varies greatly with the alti- tude. September Strawberry Plants, L'doub.'ediy the best time to set Strawberry plants: better by iar than sprJDc these fin*^ rains will start them nicely. WARREN SHINN, Wocdbury, N.J. Remember I am the Celery man. Celery Plants at S2.00 per 1000, ^^'^^ti'Veie"' plants that nill do for frames or for the south at the above price: Winter 'jueen and Golden, self- blanchine. W^RREW SHINW, WoodbPiy, N.J. Watcti tor onr Trade Mark itampttf OD every brick of Lambert's Pum Gultuie Musiirot^n Spawn SnbstJtutioD of cheaper eradesis thus easily exposed. Fresb sample brick, with illnstrated book, mailed postpaid by maDufactarers npr d re ceipt of 40centB in postage. Address Trade Mark. American SpawnCo..St.Panl.Minn. We will mailon ap- plication sample of Niagara Pure Culturt Spawn Direct or Trans- fer, or both, that you may be your own judge of quality. We will quote you most attr active figures. both to laree and small growers. Oar quality speaks for itscir ana is guar ant(ed Niagara Mushroom k Spawn Co.. Lockport, N. Y, Success In Market Gardening RBVISED AND ENLARGED EDITION. A new and larger edition of this well known work on market garden- ing. It contains everything a market gardener wants to know, and in a form easily understood. It is an invaluable guide to any one in the business from the beginner to the most experienced. PRICE $1.10 AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER and FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) ^nPOisltiOQ' Beans, Beets, Cabbages. Carrots, Kohl Uabl Loeb, Lettuces. Onions, OpCUIalUCOi Peas, Radishes, Splnacb, Turnips, Swedes. Asters. Balsams. Begonias, CaruatioDS. Cloorarlas, Gloxluins, Lnrkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansies, I'etiinlns. Phloxes, Primulas, Scublous, Stocks, Verbenas. Zinnlus, etc. Catalogue free ou application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and moet heuutlfiil In the world, $5.00 per oz., or $1.50 per 14 oz., T5c per 1-16 oz., postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on ray own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. I ALSO GROW LARGELY SEEDS ON CONTRACT. igir. The American Florist. 379 SOW Yaughan's Cyclamen Seed New Seeds Mow Ready Vaughan's Giant-Flowered Cyclamen Pure White (Mont Blanc); Dark Crimson, Rosa von Marienthal. "Daybreak" pink; Dark Rose, White, with Crimson Eye. Per 100 SLM.K. 75c: 1.000 s<*rds. S5.00; 250 seeds oC a color at the 1,000 rate. Giant-Flowered Cyclamen, extra choice mixed. Per l.OOO seeds. $0.50; 250 seeds. $1.15; 1.000 seeds. $4.50; 5.000 seeds. $20.00. This mixture Is made up from the above separate colors. New Salmon (Glory of Wandsbek). Per 10 seeds. $1.35; 250 seeds. $2.85; 1,000 seeds, $10.50. Giant Orchid-Flowered Cyclamen These are exceptionally fine, with large flowers that are frilled and fringed in wonderful fashion. Pure White, Red, Pink, White with Carmine Eye, and Lilac Colored. Each, per 100 seeds. $1.00; per 1,000 seeds. $8.00. Giant Orchid-Flowered Cyclamen, in choicest mixture; 25 seeds, $0.25: 100 seeds, 85c; 1.000 seeds. $7.00. English Grown Giant Cyclamen Price, 100 Seeds, $1.00; 1.000 Seeds. $8.00. Princess May. Pale pink. Princess of Wales. Giganteum variety. Pink. Mauve Queen. Giganteum variety. Mauve. Duke of Connaught. Giganteum variety. Purplish crimson. Duke of Fife. Giganteum variety. Dark rose. Salmon Queen. New extra choice color. Rosy Morn. Giganteum variety. Delicate rose color. Claret base. Picturatum. Light rose tinted, with claret base. Grandiflora alba. The largest giant white grown. Excelsior. White, with red base. Extra large flowers. Our Fall Florist Catalog now copy ['lease write for same. ready: if you have not received a VAIGHAN'S SEED STORE 31-33 W. Randolph St.. 25 Barclay Street, CHICAGO NEW YORK Greenhouses. Trial Grounds and Nurseries. Western Springs. III. SMILAX Fine bushv plants, 2i 7-inch, .$1.60 per 100; $13.60 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengeri, fine2V3-in., $1.50 per UiU; 4-in. $5.C0 per ICO Asparagus Plamosus, fine plants, V/->- inch, *2.00per ICO. Pansies, our well known strain, none better; Forget-ine.not, Daisies, (Bel- lis), Walinowers, Sweet Williams, Gaillardias. all these are gne plants, at $2.60 per 1000; $10.00 for 600U. Hollyhocks, double, in separate colors, 75c per 100, $5.00 per 1000. UUuce, Grand Rapids, $1.00 per lOOO; $8.50 for 10,000. J. C. SCHMIDT. otter and Maple Sti., BRISTOL. PA. Uention the American Florist when tnntinn CARNATIONS Good, strook' healthy and clean field slock. 1000 Rose Pink $4 00 per 100. S.o.CO per 1000. 5000 Queen Louise $4 (X) per 100: $'■■$ 00 per lOCO. 225 i;aidinal $4 IX) per ICO. COLE BROS. 414 Main Street, PEORIA, ILL. MentM. the American Florist when writing 2,000 Lady Campbell Violet Plants 2y2-inch pots, $25.00 per 1000 ELI CROSS, 25 Monroe St., Grand Rapids, Mich. Uention the American Florist when writing BOBBINK& ATKINS World's Choicest Florist and Nursery Products. We are erowine in our greenhouses and in our 230 acre nursery a large variety ol material constantly in demand b/ florists. Our Illustrated General catalogue describe! all the stock we erovt. We shall gladly mail it to any florist upon application. B. & A. SPECIALTIES: Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Autumn Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. WE are only a few minutes from New Vork City: Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. Nurserymen and Florists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. Uention the American Florist when writing fr£>jEe:x^jS Best values ever otferetl— Satisfnction £rua.iHtU«'e(l. Send cash or first-class reference. 2H in. Bostons *5.00 Whitmanli 610 Amerpholti 6.(jO Piersonii Soperbiuima Plumosus 3 50 Sprengerii 2.50 Maiden Hair 5 00 Small Ferns 500 S-in. $10.01:1 12.50 12.50 8.00 5.00 15.00 GEO. A. 4 In. $15.00 20.00 20.00 5in. $25.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 6'in. $40.00 60,00 60.00 7in. $60 00 85.00 85.10 100.00 Sin. 1100.00 125.00 125 00 35.00 75.00 15.0« 25.00 50.0D 1250 25.00 25.00 KUHL, Wholesale Florist, 508-516 Main street, Pekin.IM. Mention the American Florist when writing ROSES A SPECIALTY. The Din^ee & Conard Co., Boston Ferns WEST GROVE. PA. A.lways meption The American yiori»t when jron order stock. ; ; ! Perfectly Clean for growiOK on. we have 15,000of them 4 inch $15.00 per 100 Sinch 25.00 per 100 6inch 40.00 per lOD Asparagus Planw>sus,2 inch $2.50perl00 Cash, please. THE REESER PUNT COMPANY Exclusively Wbolsale FlaatsmeO' SPRINGFIELD, OHIO 380 The American Florist. Sept. 5?, \ The Nursery Trade 2^ «^ American Aasodallon of Nurserymen J. H. Dayton, Painesville. O.. President: W H. Wyman.NorthAbington. Mass.. Vice- President; John Hall. Rocbester.N.Y.,Sec'y. Thirty seventh annual convention to be held at Boston. Mass.. 1912. The Association of American Cem- etery Superintendents will hold its annual meeting at Philadelphia. Pa., September 12-14. George M. Painter, l-MXI Arch street. Philadelphia, is the chairman of the committee of arrange- ments. The Elms at the Arnold Arboretum. The Arboretum is often asked to de- termine the names of European elms and for information about these trees, particularl.v about the so-called English Elms. The subject is complicated for many varieties and several hybrids of these trees have been developed through long cultivation, and it is sometimes difficult to distinguish liybrids or forms due to cultivation from the original wild types of these trees. This difficulty is increased by the nearly complete destruction of the original forests of western Europe where of most species of trees only planted individuals can now be seen, and the wild types of the European trees must be loolved for in the Balkan states or in the Caucasus. Tliere are in all Europe four species of elm trees that can be readily dis- tinguished. The confusion in regard to these trees goes back at least to the time of Linnifius who considered that all the European elms belonged to one species to which he gave the name of campestris. This name, however, can- not be used for any one of the four species united by Linnfeus as it is im- possil3le to know which of the four he considered best deserving of the name. Uimus campestris, therefore, as a name must be given up. This is unfortunate for the name is of old usage and is found in all books about trees. Two elm trees grow naturally and spontaneously in Great Britain. Ulmus glabra and TJImus nitens. and these names, which are the oldest which have been applied to these trees, further complicate the situation. Ul- mus glabra, which is often called the Scotch Elm, is a medium-sized, round- headed tree with stout hairy branch- lets and large short-stalked leaves often tbree-lobed at the apex, and very rough, especially on the upper side, from the short rigid hairs which cover tliem. This tree can easil.v be dis- tinguished also by the fruit in which the seed is in the center of the sur- rounding wing. It is a native o-f Scot- land and northern England, and ex- tends eastward to the Caucasus, east- ern Siberia and Japan, where it is rep- resented by a distinct form, the variety heterophylla. To the Scotch Elm sev- eral names have lieen given. Tlie old- est and the one therefore which should be adopted is Ulmus glabra. This is an unfortunate name for the leaves are rougher than those of any other elm tree, and Ulmus scabra and Ulmus montana which were given to it later are more appropriate names. The name glabra, however, as the author who first used it states, was given to this tree because the branches are smooth, that is because they do not produce the corky wings which are developed on the branches of many varieties of elm trees. The Scotch Elm has been sometimes planted in the eastern United States but it is not a desirable tree. It does not produce suckers like many other Old World elms, but it bears great quantities of seeds which are freely blown about and. growing rapidly, pro- duce innumerable plants which may become troublesome weeds. In recent years, in the neighborhood of Boston, the leaves of this tree have been de- stroyed in early summer by the larviE of a leaf-mining insect which works en- tirely under the epidermis of the leaf and cannot, therefore, be reached by an external application of poison. This insect is a good botanist and, selecting always this elm, never feeds on any of the other species. Several varieties of the Scotch Elm are commonly culti- vated. The best known, perhaps, is the Camperdown Elm, the variety Camper- downii. This is the tree with pendu- lous branches which is often planted in suburban gardens where, as the branches grow regularl.v round the top of the stem and reach the ground, it makes a natural arbor. The variety horizontalis with irregularly spreading and more or less drooping Ijranches is a handsomer tree but is less often seen in the United States. The Exeter Elm is a variety of this tree, var. stricta, with erect branches which form a nar- row pyramidal head and is more curious than ornamental. The variety macrophylla is a form with exception- ally large leaves, and the variety myrtifolia has purplish leaves. The variety superba, which is perhaps a hyljrid. is a large tree with a broad head of pendulous branches, and large, rather lustrous leaves, and is the handsomest of all the forms of the Scotch Elm. The second species which grows in Great Britain, Ulmus nitens, is a taller tree with slender hairless branches sometimes furnished with corky wings, longer-stalked and smaller, smooth, shining leaves without hairs except oc- casionally on the under surface of the midribs, and fruit in which the seed is near the upper edge of the encircling wing. This tree produces suckers free- ly. It is a widely distributed tree, ex- tending to the Caucasus and Siberia. It is not often found in American col- lections and it is hardly recognized by American cultivators of trees. There are several forms of this tree in culti- vation. Perhap" the one most often seen is the variety in which the leaves are blotched with white, variety varie- gata. also called argeiiteo variegata. The Cornish Elm. with erect growing branches forming a narrow irregular head, is a variety of this tree. There is a variety with purple leaves, var. purpurea, sometimes called var. cory- lifolia purpurea: and there is an inter- esting form found a few years ago in Persia, the variety umbraculifera, with short branches forming a compact nearl>' globose head. The third European species, Ulmus laevis, is found only in the. northern part of the continent and is the. com- monest elm of Scandinavia and north- ern Russia. This is a noble tree which sometimes grows to the height of one hundred feet, and is hardly distinguish- able, in habit and foliage from the Fruit Trees ^ppjf/e"s'rcr'- Fine Tro^' . .^kb.^. ^^^■'- ■ r -.., xVaJIH:''" ''" ^"^IH ,"^ ■- ' 'V IF I'* i ; ^ ". ^•."•t^ ■«,-<■ 1 i-: ■ ""S ■'-'.. mh ^A ^'- Idui ^. ■•^^• ff ^f '^' ' liii 40 15 25 Doiihlc riouhle in no Don hie 10 on iM.iible HARDY HERBACEOUS PEONES. ROSEA ELEGANS, Giuu-d petals silvi'ry ros,-; , i-nrer cii-ainv white suffused with rose..,, 2, on ROSEA SUPERBA, Large, compact, brilliant, deep ,,-ris,, pink, free flowering ;i,Oii VICTORIA TRICOLOR. Delicate lilac rose, center li^lit, salmon vellow 1.25 ZOE CALOT, White, silt1iise,l with ilelicat,' rose, 2.110 Peonies in Mixture. 1.25 15 20 White Pink Red Mixed 40- 75 40 For the most complete list of Hardy Perennial Plants, as well as all other Seasonable Stock, see our Current Wholesale List issued September 1. HENRY A. DREER, Inc., The above prices are intended for the trade only. 714 Chestnut St., Pliiladelpliia.rPa. Kenlias and Araucarias Large Stocks of Strong Healthy Plants Ready for Shipment Now. ORDER TODAY. Kentia Belmoreana. We liave a verr large s toclc of these: we doubt if there is another ai large in the west. Prices are right and 80 are ihe plants Vou won't be wrong to order a nice assortment of them. Per doz. Kentia Belmoreana, 4 inch H inches high $ 3 to Sinch. 16 inches high 6 CO 6inch. 18 inches hieh 6 inch. 20 inches high 6 inch. 22 inches high Araucaria Excelsa, 6-inch, ?5 inches high 6-iDch. 30 inches high 7 inch 34 inches high 7 inch. 48 inches high 8-iDch 54 inches high Per doz. Per 100 Sinch $6 00 $45 00 9 00 12 00 15 CO Each $1 50 2 00 2 50 4 00 5 00 HOLTON & HUNKEL GO., 462 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS 382 The American Florist. Sept. pv CARNATION PLANTS Per 100 Per 1000 Enchantress $7.00 $60.00 White Perfection 7,00 60.00 Lady Bountiful 6.00 55.00 Sangamo 6.00 50.00 Winona 6.00 50.00 Per 100 Per 1000 O. P. Bassett S6.00 Beacon 7.00 $60.00 Lawson 5.00 White Enchantress 7.00 60.00 Chicago Carnation Co. A. T. PYFER Mgr., 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. Thisl20page book , written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- .tains many chapters I covering all sides of I growing, propagating (storing, etc., and also some pagesofvaluable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources. A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLIRIST CO. 440 So. Dearkorn St. CHICAGO. ALL N nrsery men . Seedsmen tod Floriiti wIiUd K ^ to do butioesi with Europe should send for the "Horticaltnral Idvertiser" Ttali is the BrltUh Trede Paper, beioc read weekly bT *ll the horticultural traders: it is also taken by ever 1000 of the beat coDlioeatal bouses. Annual subscription, to cover cost of postace, 7Sc. As the H. A. is a purely trade medium, appli- cants should, with the subecription, send a copy of their cataioar or other evidence that tbey beloni to the nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdbam, Notts, Addrew Editors Of "H. A." CMweU WnrtertCT. LOWPHAM. NoW». Inittond New York.— Suhrer & Grav have leased the store 31 Bast One Hundred and Twenty-Fifth street to carry on a florists' business. Westboho, Mass.— The two new greenhouses of L. C. Midgeley are Hearing completion and will be de- voted to the cultivation of carnations. PEONIES We have a very large stock of the best commercial varieties— all of our own growing. Send us a list of your needs. Complete IieiS Our stock of German varieties is large and true, list of both with prices will be sent on request. Sl> For immediate landscape effects we offer a large list of fine, well grown plants. Price on application. 25 Barclay Sireet, NEW yORK 31-33 rwoiph St. vaoghan's Store Store, Greenhouses, Trial Grounds, and Nurseries, Western Springs, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing Geraniums .Ml sold uDtilaboutthe middleof November. Will have a bic lot then. Goodcuttinss from inside stock. Poilevine and Ricaid at SI4.00 per 1000; and S, A. Nutt at $12.50 per 1000. fnl^iia Rooted, to order any time of sulcus ,j,g j^, Giant leaved. $1.00 per 100: mixed fancy at 75c per 100. Finest collection in the United States. ALBERT M. HERR, Sprengeri Good stock at $1.50 per 100. Smilax Small (.Ize. $1.00 per lOO: $7.S0 ^■■•■•(■A per 1000. Samples for 10c. Iric True Blue. I'arly, ■""■ at $1.50 per 100. DhlAY Fine assortment, mixed, divided ■-UIVA roots, at $2.50 per 100. LiinC The real tbine for florists. Before you buy, let me tell you about it. Lanc£tster, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Asparagus Primroses Per 100 Plumosu, 2Vi in. pots 2 00 Aipiri^asSvrea^eri, 2M is. pots per lOCO, $17.50 2 CO Per 100 Chinese Obc. Alba, Rosea and F*rbeil.$2 00 Obconica Giiantea and Sanguinea, 2M' ID. pots 3 00 CsBb. Please. Ctaieraria Hyb. Grandiflora, 2U in. pots $2 00 per 100 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0. Mention the American Florist when writing Agave Variegata. A few fine specimens left, 12 to 16-ins. high at $5.00 per 10. Cash. Las Palmas Greenhouses, PALO ALTO, CALIF. Mention the American Florist when writing Extra ^^ong ASPARAGUS Plumosas, 3-in., Sprengeri, 4-iu. 3-in, at per 1000, $60.00 at per 1000, 60.00 at per 1000, 46,00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO., Morton Orove, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing I igii. The American Florist, 383 Heacock's Palms and Ferns Home Grown, Strong, Clean and Well Established describes our palms. No more — words are necessary. "Oar satisfied customers are our best advertisement." One customer who has been dealing with us for years sent us an order for .$1,500 worth of palms without seeing them. Another whose order last year amounted to ITOt), gave us an order this year amounting to $1600. Send for our new booklet ami give us a trial Order. L,av in your stock of palms in September while you can have them shipped by freight. Our facilities for shipping are of the best. We ship Iiy freight to every state in the Union. We have 40 per cent more glass this year; most of our glass is devoted to palms. We are particularly stront; in the larger sizes, (7, 9 and 12-ln,) We grow all our Kentias. above 6-in. sizes, in Cedar tubs made especially for us, avoiding oreakage of pots in shipments and giving better satisfaction to our customers; and while they cost us several times what pots would cost, we sell them for the same money; they are the neatest, lightest and best tub ever intioduced painted green, with three electric welded wire hoops. We order these tubs by thecarload. nrrlprNnU/ fnr P9II noliVPrU Wisnin^h'Iatlelplila.oanandseeourstock before placing your order. 20 minutes UIUCI nUn lUl rail UCIIiCIji ride by rail; 50 trains each way every week day; Railway Station Jenkintown. ■Joseph Heacock Company's Price List- Areca Lutescens Pot Plants in pot In. high Each 7-in. 3 36 $2 00 8-in. 3 42 3 00 Cedar Tub Plants in tub In. high Each 9-in . Several 48 to 54 $5 00 9-in. " 6-ft 7 50 Kentia Belmoreana Pot Iveaves In. high Each Doz. 4 Stoic. 6 12. in. 6 to 7 18. in. 6 to 7 24. in. 6 to 7 28. in. 6 to 7 28 to 30. Cocos Weddelliana Pot In. high 21/2-in. 8 to 10 $10 00 2y2-in. 10 to 12 IB 00 3 -in. 5 6 6 6 .80.60 . 1.00 .. 1.26 .. 1.60 $ 1 60 2 00 6 00 12 00 15 00 18 00 100 Cedar tub 7 -in 7 -in 9 -in 9 -in 9 -in Pot 6-in. 6-in. Cedar tub. 9-in. Kentia Belmoreana Leaves In. high Each Doz. .6 to 7 34 to 36... $2 50 $30 00 . 6 to 7 36 to 38. .. 3 GO 36 00 6 to 7 40 to 46... J 00 48 00 6 to 7 42 to 48 Hvy . Ea. 6 00 6 to 7 48 to 51 Hvy. Ea. 6 00 Kentia Forsteriana Leaves In. high Each Doz. 6 to 6 28 to 30 $1 00 $12 00 6 34 to 36 1 60 18 00 Gibotium Schiedei Spread Each 4 to 6 feet $4 00 to $5 00 9 in. 6 to 6 feet. 6 00 Kentia Forsteriana Cedar tub Plants 4 (-in. 7-in. 9-in. 9-in. 9-in. 12-in. Made Up In. high 36 36 to 40 40 to 42 42 to 48 4-ft. Hvy. 6-ft. Hvy. Each Doz. $2 50 $30 00 3 00 36 00 4 00 5 00 Each Each 48 00 60 00 6 00 16 00 Plioenix Roebelinii Pot Each 6-in. Nicelv characterized $1 00 6-in. 18to'20-in. spread 1 60 Cedar tub High Spread Each 7-in. 18-in. 24-in $2 00 7-in. 20to24-in. 2-ft 2 50 JOSEPH HEAGOCK CO., Wyncote, Pa. RAILWAY STATION: JENKINTOWN. Wittbold's Plants, Palms and Ferns AmpelopsiS Veltchll, 4-in . . $2 per doz. Ampelopsis Engelmanni. 4-in., $2 per doz.; extra strong plants at $3 per doz. Araucaria Excelsa, 4-in., 50c eaeh; $6 per doz.; 6-inch, 4 tiers, T6c each; $9,00 per doz. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in. $2 50 per lUO; 3-in., $1 per doz.; $6 per 100; 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $10 perlOO; $80 per 1000; 600 at lOCO rate. Asparagus Flumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in. $1 per doz.; $6 per 100. Asparagus Scandens and Deflexus, 3-in., $10 per It'O. Crotons, 3-in., $10 per 100; 4-in 25c each; $3 per doz. Cyperus (umbrella plant) 3-in., 76c per doz ; $6 per 100; 4-in, $1 per doz ; $8 Der 100. Dracaena Indivlsa, 2 inch, $3 per 100; $26 per 1000; 8-inch, 2V2 to 3 ft. high, $1.25 each; $16 per doz. Dracaena Massangeana, strong. 5-in. $1.26 each; 6-in.. $1.60each, Dracaena Fragrans, 2H-in-. f I 60 per doz.; 3-in , $2 per doz.; 4-in., $3 per doz; 5-in., $6 per doz. Cibotium Schiedei, 8-in. , $3 each, fine plants Pandanus Utilis, 3-inch, $2 per doz. Chrysanthemum Plants ARE BEST Boston Ferns, 2-in . , $3 per 100; $80 per 1000; 8-in. $8 per 100, $60 per lOOO; 7-in. 76c each; $9 per doz,; 8-in. $1 each, $10 per doz. English Ivy, 3-in., 76cper d07.;4 in., $1.60 per doz. Lonlcera Halleana, (Hall's Honey- suckle), 4-inch, ".itic each; $2perdoz. Jerusalem Cherries, 4-in.. $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100; 3-in., $2 per doz. ; $15 per 100. Solanum Aculeatissimum, 6-in., 60c each, $6.00 per doz. Christmas Peppers. 4-inch, extra fine $10 per 100 PALMS — Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana, 21 i-in., $1..60 per doz.; 3-in,, $2.00 per doz.; 4-in., $3.60 per doz. ; 5-in., $5.00 per doz. Kentia Belmoreana, 6-in., $1.60 each, $18.00 per doz. Kentia Forsteriana, 6-in , $1.50 each. Latanla Borbonica, 3-in., 8c each, 1.00 per doz., $6 per 100; 4-in., $3 per doz.. $20 per 100. Areca Lutsscens, 3!/2 in., 3 plants in a pot, $2 per doz. White Garza, .i-in.. S:! per doz. tvin.. Jl ]M-r .!<'/.. Sni;ill double ; fj-in.. f 1 pel- do.:. \.ilo\v Pompons, Cycas, 5-in., 35c to 50c each; $2 per doz.; $15 per lOO; 6-in., 76c to $1 each; 7-in., $1.50 each. Phoenix Recllnata, 4-in., 26c each, $3 per doz.; $20 per 100; 5-in., 60c each; $6.00 per doz. Phoenix Roebelenii, 6-in., $2 each 7-in., $2.50 each. Fern* or Dishes 2-in., nice plants, $3 per 100; $25 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings. Achyranthes, Liudeni, Warchiwicksv, Metallica, $6 per 1000. Panacha De Bailey, $10 per lUOO. Ageratum, Stella Gurney,$4perl000. Alternantheras, Brilliantissima, Pa- ronvchioides 'major,.\urea nana, $6 per 1000. Coleus, Golden Bedder, Anna Pfitzer, John Pfitzer, Verschafeltii, Beck- with's Gem, $6 per 1000. German Ivies, $4 per lOOO. Marguerites, vellow, white, $10 per lOUO. Salvias, Bonfire and Zurich, $5 per 1000, u-'_'c doiilile yellow Pompon, 5-in., 13 per 7 inch pots. 4 to5 years old 5. 6 and 7 tiers 25. 28. 30. 35, 40-iD. in hcisht, $1.00 $1.25. $1.50. S2.00 to $2.50 each Araucaria EzcelsaGlauca and Robnsta compacta, 6-7 m. pots, hne bushy plants .. $1.25. $1.50, $2.00 each Araucaria Excelsa, new importation. out ot 5, 5^2. and 6-in. pots, 2 to 3 years old. 3. 4 and 5 tiers, 10 12. 14. 16. 18 and 20 inches hieh 40c 5Cc 75c and $1.00 each Robusta Compacta Excelsa Glauca, iVi andbinpots $1.00 to $1,25 each Kentla Belmoreana, 4 year old. 30 to 35 inches hieh, $1.50 Kentla Forsteriana, 4 year old, 30 to 35 inches high. $1.50, Kentla Forsteriana, 4 yes: old. 24 to. 26 inches hieb.7,5c to $1.00. Kentla Belmoreana, 4 year old combinatioo or made up of 3 plants, 26 to 28 inches high. $1.00. $1.25and$t.50, Kentla Belmoreana, combination or made up o 3 plants. 3 year old 24 to 26 inches high. 75c to $1 00 Kentla Belmoreana, 4 year old. 26 to 28 inches hieh, $1,00 to $1.25. Kentla Belmoreana, 4 in.. 25c, 30c to 3Sc. Cocos Weddellana Palms, made up of 3 plants. 4 to 5-in. pots. 30c, 40c and 50c; 3-in.. 15c. 18c and 20c. Cycas Kevoiuta or Sago Palm, the genuine large and long-leaved variety, imported direct from Japan 6 7 in. pots, 5 to 15 leaves to a plant 12c per leaf, Areca Lutescens, 3 in.pots. made up, 15c. 18c and 20c: 4-in.pots made uo 25c. 30c and 35c. Asparagus PInmosus Nanus, 2h in. .$3.00 per 100: $25.00 oer 1000; 3 in.. $5.00 per 100; 4 in., $10.00 per 100. Solannm or Jerusalem Cherries, 2H'in . $3.00 per 100: 6-in. 25c. Ficus Klastica (Rubbers). 5H to 6i«.pots, 35c. 40c and 50c. Begonia Gloire de Lorralne,4 in, pots, 25c lo 39c. Begonias New Improved Erfordl and Aicb- mann*s Beauty, a new Improved Vernon Red. a constant bloomer for Christmas trade. ZVi-m. pots.tS.OOoer 100: 3 in.. $7.00per 100; 4-in..l5c. Cyclamen Grandiflora, 4 in.. 25c. Cineraria Hybrida Grandiflora, Aschmann'swell known stra.n. 2st-in. pots. $3.00 per 100. Primula Obconica Grandiflora, assorted colors, 4 in., lOc; 5V2-in,.25c; busby. Primula Cli'nensis, assorted colors. 4 in., lOc. Poinsettias, laige 4 in., ready to shift into Sin., 25c. Adlantum Hybridum, large 4-in.. 15c; medium size 4 in.. 10.. Three Houses in Ferns Pot, Not Bench Grown. Neph. ScottU, Scltolzell and Wtiltmani, SH to f>-in. pots 35c, 40c and 50c: 7 in, 73c to $1,00. BostonFerns, 5^! in,, 35c to 40c; 6io..50c; 7 in.. 75c tn$l 00. Neph. Cordata Compacta, 4-in.. 10c. Scholzeii. 4 in. 20c; 5V2to6 in.pots,3Cc.40cto50c. Ferns for Dishes, a good assortment, 2y2'in.pots. $4.00 per liO. Pteris Wilson! Ferns, 6 in. pans. 3 plants in a pan 25c per pan. Fern Balls, imported direct from Japan, already started. 50c. 25 at 100 rates. Cash with order, please. All plants must travel at purchaser's risk. GODFREY ASCHMANN Wholesale Grower and Importer ol Potted Plants. 1012 W, Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. rail List Roses old 225 Varieties new — tried "^^ L L L U L L \sPRINOriCl.D-OHIO-J Mention the American Florist when writing Cheesecloth or waterproof paper could be used for the partition. If conditions are favorable tlie boiler could be at the east end of the houses. While lifts of various kinds are used for taking out ashes, in a range of the size described they can be readily carried out. L. R. T. Washington, D. C— Mr. Dalcorn of the Dalcorn Bulb Co.. who is one of the leading local cricketers, had the misfortune to have his arm broken while playing against the Baltimore team, and will be out of the game for the rest of the season. J. L. DILLON Wholesale and Retail Florist Bloomsburg, Pa. H« J^__J.i.I__ Place your order for Poin- rnillS6ltl2^ settias NOW to insure early 1 UlU;}bl,UaS delivery. We have strong 2H-iDch pot plants ready. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000- Katalog for the asking. Skidelsky 6c Irwin Co. 1216BetzBldg., Philadelphia, Fa NEW Orleans. La.— At a meeting of the New Orleans Horticultural Society, held August 17, J. A. Newsham exhibited some very fine asters of var- ious colors. Memorial resolutions on the death of Louis Sieber were passed and ordered transmitted to his rela- tives. igii. The American Florist. 385 Carnation Plants $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Lawson Enchantress, Beacon, Victory, W. H. Taft, Boston Market. Scarlet Harlowarden ROSE PLANTS Pink Killarney, 2u-in $4.00 per 100 Asparagus Plumosus 2-in $3.00 per 100 3-in 6.00 per 100 Asparagus Sprengeri 2-in $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 3-in 600 per 100; Christmas Peppers SVi-in $5.00 per 100 4 -in 10c each, 8.00 per 100 4H.in 12!2c each, 12.00 per 100 Each Clbodium, 7-in $3.00 Araucarias, 5-in 75 FiCUS, 4-in 50 Crotons, 4-in 25 5-in 35 BOSTON FERNS Strong, Stocky Plants 4-in $15.00 per 100 7-in $ 75.00 per 100 5-in 25.00 per 100 8-in 100.00 per 100 6-in 40 00 per 100 Pteris Wimseiti Ferns Extra strong $6.00 per 100 Cyclamen 4-in $15 CO per 100 5-in 25 00 per 100 Each Kentias, 3-in $ .15 4-in 30 Assorted Small Ferns 03 Phoenix, 6in 60 Extra Fine Stock; Ready to Ship. The Chicago Flower Growers' Association OTTO w. FRESE, Manager- 176 N. Michigan Avc, CHICAGO Perns for Dishes Per 100 Per 1000 2V4-in $3.50 $30.00 Asparagns PlumosDS, 2H-iDcb $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Primroses, Obconica, and Forbesii, best large flowering strain, strong 2H inch pot plants. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 500 at lOOU rates. Cash with order Kabber Plants, 6 ID pot. 20 24 in. high. 50c each. Araucarla Excelsa, 5 in, pot. 50c to 75c each; (.in. pot. $1.00 to $1.25 each. FRANK OECHSLIN, 4911 QulnCT St.. CHICAGO SPECIALTIES. Roses, from Sin pots. Chrysantbemnms Carnations for (all delivery. Smilax. Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for lilt. Wood Brothers, 5'ei°fo% Nephrolepis Giatrasii 2V4-in. $8.00 per 100; $75 per 1000 4-in. $25.00 per 100. GEORGE GIATRAS West Hoboken, N. J. PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants JOHN scon, RDUandRd.&E.45tllSt. BROOKLYN. N.Y. Single Bouvardias SiroD? 2Vi iocb. in piok and white. $2.50 per 100. $22.50 per li 00. Now is the time for bench- ing piDchine back until Oct, 15. You »illhave lots of flowers bfforp Xmas that w U pay you better than Mums, with less trouble. Cash, please. MOREL BROS. 622 E Market Street, Scranton, Pa. PEONIES At bargain prices. Also other stock. Write for list. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, o. IF YOU SAW IT IN THE THE FLORIST SAY SO IN YOUR NEXT ORDEfi. Clematis Panicalata, strong, from 4 in. pots $10.00 per ICO; 3 in. pois. $5.00 per 100. Nephrolepis Wtlitmanl, Sctaolzeli and Exaltaia 4-iQ pots. $2 00 per dozen; 5-in. pots JjOOoer doz Asparagus SprenSerl, 2H in. pots. $3.00 per 10): 3 in. pois. $4 0(1 per 110. Asparagus Plumosus, 2 in. pots. $2.0) per ICO 3 in. DOis $4 00 perl 0 Smllsx, 2 in. pots $2 f 0 per 100. Asparagus Spresgeii, 2 in. sots. $2.00. per 10' Crotons, 4 in. pots. $2 00 per dozen. llthS WestmorelaadSts.,Pblladelphia,Pa. • •• Boston Ferns 2H-in. $30.00 per 1000 iVz-K'o.., $6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000, 260 at 1000 rate. Magnlfica, 2Hinch 15c each. HENRY H. BARROWS i SON. Whitman. Mass. Robert Craig Co... "S^s PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Sis., Philadelphia, Pa 8f6 The American Florist. Sept. p, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The ....396 .'Vmencan Spawn Co. 378 ."imling E CCo 365 Anderson S A 371 Andersen Specialty Co..... 336 ."Andorra Nurseries ..3B0 AogeriDuellerGeo H3t6 Aphine MfgCo 395 .'\schmann Godfrey.. 334 .Mlania Floral Co. ..371 Badgley Keidel & Meyer. Inc 369 Baerjuiluis 372 Banning Frank II Barrows H H & Son„^S5 Bassett & VVashburn 355. .3S( Baur J A lottery Colli Bayersdorfcr H 391 Beaven E \ 364 Berning H G 366 Bcrtermann Bros Co371 Bobbiok&Atkins...3;9 Boddington AT 377 Bodgerjno& Son8Co375 Boland J B Co 372 Bolgiaoo J & Sons. ..375 Bowe M A 372 BraslanSeedGro Co374 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 373 Bridgeman's 375 BransH N 11 Buchbinder Bros 394 BuckbeeHW 372 BudbngJ A 360 377 Burnett Bros II Burpee W A &Co... 11 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 364 Camp Conduit Co.. 391 Canger & Gormley..371 Carter Geo M 364 Chi Carn. Co I 382 Chicago Flower Growers Ass'n. 364 335 Chi House WreckCo396 Clark The EB Co... II Clarke's Sons David .372 Cleveland CutFloCo373 Co e Bros 379 Cooke Geo H 372 Cotsonas Geo & Co . .364 Cowee W J 394 Craig Robt Co 3S5 Cross Eli 379 Crump Frank F 372 Cunningham Jos H. .382 Daniels & Fisher. ...373 DardsChas 371 Deamud J B Co. 351 365 Dennison Mfj Co. .370 DesplainesFlo. Co. .377 Detroit Flower Pot.. Ill Dietscb A &Co W DillerCask'y& Keen393 DillonJ L 384 Dingce &ConardCo379 Dorner F & Sons Co376 Dreer HA..I1I ;8I ,390 Dunlop JohnH ... 373 Eagle Mach. Wk....39l Edwards Fold'g Box.^94 EiseleC iS5 Elliott WH :366 Em mans Geo M 376 Eyres H G 373 Fish Henry Seed Co.. ^75 Florists' Hail Assn. .395 Foley Mfg Co IV FordM C 369 Ford Wm P 369 Freeman MrsJB .373 FottlerFiske Kawson Co II Froment H E 369 Frost. Chas 375 Galvin Thos F 373 Garden City SandCoIII Garland Geo M Co.. 393 Gasser J M Co 372 Geny Bros 372 Glatras Geo 385 Giblin& Co 393 Good & Reese Co . . . 1 Gorham & Cbapline.395 Grand KapidsFlo Co372 Graves Nathan R .. 394 Greater New York Florists' Ass'n 369 Grillbortzer David G37I Gude Bros 373 Hartmaps Rosary.. 371 Heacock Jos Co ■^S3 Heinl John & Son., ill Henderson A & Co. 376 Herr Albert M 382 Herrmann A ^94 Hess& Swoboda... 371 Hews A H & Co Ill Hilfinger Bros Ill HippardE 386 Hitchings & Co 390 Hoerber Bros 365 Hoffman Flo Artist.. 372 HoHmeisterFlo.Co .367 Holm & Olson 371 Holton&Hunkel Co .%6 381 Home Cor School... 392 Hooker H M Co .392 Horticultural Adv'r.382 Hrudka L Pottery Co Ill HuntE H 365 Hurff Edgar T 375 Igoe Bros 386 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 391 Isbell S M& Co .375 lackson&Perkios .. 376 Jacobs S & Sons. .. 391 Jansky John — 366 Johnson. Chas, j 374 Johnson W W&Soi).?76 Jones Percy 359 Kasting WF Co. ...369 Keller Geo & Sons.. Ill Keller J B & Sons... 372 Kellogg Geo M .... 372 Kcnnicott Bros . . 365 Ky Tob Product Co. 390 Kessler Bros 369 KiftRobt 372 King Construct'o . 396 KleinschmidtF& Co396 KleinhansP Howard377 Kohr AF Ill Kramer I N & Son. .392 Krick's Letters 394 KroeschellBros Co. .386 Kruchten John ,365 Kuebler Wm 369 Kuehn C A ,365 KuhlGeo A 379 Kyle &Foerster 365 Lager & Hurrell I Laniborn Floral Co. 376 Lange A .371 Landreth SeedCo.....i75 Las Palmas Ghrs...382 Leedle Floral Co... .534 Lichtenberger J ... .536 Lord& Burntiam Co. 591395 McCallumCo 367 McCarthy DT & Co.377 McConnell Alex 373 McCuUough'sJM Sons Co 367 McHutcbison&Co.,376 McKellar Chas. W...=65 McKcnna P & Son.. 371 Malandre Bros 371 Markovits Bros .391 Mastin J G & Co... ,592 Matthews Florist.... 372 May & Co LL 572 Mette Henry j78 Millang, Chas 369 Miller ES 330 Mimiborya Farm ...377 Mitchell W.T & Son380 Moltz A & Co 369 Moninger J C Co 393 Moon The Wm HCo38'i Moore Hentz &Nash369 Morehead Mfg Co. ..392 Morel Bros 3S5 Morse C C &Co.... 374 Mt GileadPottery Coll! Munk Floral Co .^67 Myers Florist 372 Nat Flo B of Trade. .394 N Y Cut Flower Ex.369 Niagara Mushroom and Spawn Co 378 Nicotine Mfg Co 395 Niessen Leo Co .-67 Oechslin Frank 335 Olsen Chr 373 Palethorpe PR Co.,, 595 Palmer W J & Sons, 373 Park Floral Co ..372 PeacockDahlia Fms3(i7 Pedrick Geo & Son. 375 Perfection Chem Co. 396 Penn the Florist.,, 372 PennockMeehan Co369 Peters & Reed Pot'yill Peterson J A I Phoenix Nursery Co. 380 Pierce FO Co 393 Pierson F R Co I Pierson L-Bar to. ..394 Pieters *c Wheeler Seed Co 374 Pittsburg Cut Flo Co367 Podesta & Baldocch372 Poeblmann Bros Co -359382 Pollworth C C Co , 573375393 Power Wm & Co 375 Pulv'iz'd Manure Co 396 Quaker City Machine Works 392 Randall A L Co, 365 376 Ready Reference... 387 t0 per 100; $22. .50 per 1.000; 3-ln.. .$5 per 100; .$45..50 per 1.000. Cash with order please. Floral Hill Hardens, G. F. Neipp, Prop., Chath- am. N. J. I' Asparagus plnmosus seedlings, $1 per 100; $9 per I.OOO; 2>i-in.. .$2 per 100. Sprengeri. 214- ! in.. .$2 per 100; $17.50 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cun- \ ningham. Delaware. O. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2'.,-in., $3 per 100; o- in., $4. Plumosus.~2-in., $2 per 100. Sprengeri, 2-in.. $2. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts.. Philadelphia. i Asparagus plnmosus, 2-in., $3 per 100. Spren- geri. 2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. The Chi- cago Flower Growers' Association, 176 N. Mich- igan^ Asparagus plnmosus, 2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000; 3-in.. $5; 4-in., $10. Sprengeri. 2i4- in.. $5 per 100. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. Ou- tario St.. Philadelphia. Asparagus plnmosus. 2Vi-in.. $3.50 per 100: $30 per 1.000. Frank Oechslln, 4911 Qiiincy jiSt., Chicago. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. 2-in., $3 per lO'i; 3-in.. $1 per doz.. $8 per 100. THE GEO. ; WITTBOLD_CO.._Edgebrook,_Cliicago, 111. Asparagus plnmosus. 2il-in., 3c: $25 per 1.000. Sprengeri. 2y-in.. 2c; $15 per 1.000. Fine 'stock. Mosbaek Greenhouse Co.. Onargu. III. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $2^50 per 100. The Reeser Floral Co., Springfield, Ohio. I Asparagus SprenKeri,~$l,50 per'lOO. A~M. ; Herr, Lancaster. Pa. ASPARAGUS SCANDENS and DEFLEXUS 3-in., $10 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Potbound 3-in Sprengeri, can be shifted into 6-in., $6 per 100. C. C. Pollwortb Co.. Mll- wankee. Wis. .\sparagus Sprengeri. e.vtra strong. 3V,-in., $5 per 100; $40 per 1.000. Harry Heinl, West Toledo, O. Asparagus plumosus. 3-in., $50 per 1,000. Sprengeri. 4-in., $(io per 1,000; 3-iu.. $45. Foehlmann Bros.. Morton Grove, 111. ASP.TRAGU.S~SaANDENS^DEFLEXUS. 4-in7. $1.50 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. Asparagtis plnmosus and Sprengeri plants. W. n. Elliotl. Brighton. Mass. BAY TREES. Bay trees and box trees, all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Rochrs Co.. Rutberford, N. J. * Bay trees (standards), fine assortment: sizes 12 to 48-incb crowns. Prices, .$2.50 to $25 eacb. Let us know your wants. Wagner Park Conservatories, Siduey, O. Bav trees. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. Bay trees. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. BEGONIAS. Begonias, Gloire de Jyorraino. 4-in., 25c to oOc, New Improved Krfordli and Ascbmann's Beauty. 2V.-in.. .$5 per 100; 3-in., $7; 4-in., 15c. G. Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St., Pbil- adelphia. Begonia Coralline Lucerne, :>-ln.. readv for 5 and 6-in.. $3.50 per doz: $25 per 100. The Good & Reese Co. ._Spnngfield^_0. _^_ Begonia Glorv of Cincinnati. 2^'f.-in.. $25 per 100: $200 per 1,000. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati. O. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati, 4-in., 60c each; $6 per doz.: $45 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. BOXWOOD. Boxwood. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St. , New York. Boxwood. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutberford, N. J. BOUVARDIAS. Bonvardias. Morel Bros., 022 E. Market St., Scranton, Pa. BDLBS. Bulbs, begonia, single flowering. 40c per doz.; $2.50 per loo; $22 per l.ooO; double flowering, 60c per doz.; $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000; Glox- inias, separate colors, 75c per doz.: $5 per 100; $47.50 per 1.000. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Faneuil Hall- Sq.. Boston, Mass. Bulbs. Lilies, cold storage Gigs.. 6-8, 300 to case, $45 per 1.000; 7-8. 300 to case, $60 per 1.000: 8-10. 225 to case, ,$78 per 1,000; 9-10, 200 to case. $90 per 1,000. Lilium Harrisil. 5-7. $35 per 1.000: 7-9. .$75 per 1.000. Ro- mans, Paper Whiles: freesias. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs, begonias and gloxinia. McHutchison & Co.. 17 Murray St . , New York. Freesia Refracta Alba, extra large bulbs, prepaid. $1 per 100: $8 per 1.000: large home- grown bulbs, prepaid, 75c per 100; $6 per 1.000. J. L. Schiller, Toledo, O. Bulbs. Narcissus Paper White Grand!., 13 ctnis., $1.25 per 100: $9 per 1,000; case of 1.250, $11. A. Henderson ,& Co.. 30 E. Ran- dolph St.. Chicago. Gladiolus Panama and Niagara. Frank Ban- ning. Kinsman. O. Freesia Uefracta Alba bulbs, home-grown, 75c per 100: $6 per 1,000. Cash with order. Will send sample upon request. E. A. Kuhnke, Hol- land St.. near Woodville St.. Toledo, o. Bulbs, Lilium gigauteum, case of 200. 7-9. $14. C. C. Pollwortb Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Bulbs. All kinds, Jas. Vick's Sons, Roches- ter, N. Y. Bulbs. Burnett Bros.. 72 CorUandt St., New York. Bulbs. E. S. Miller, Wading River. N. Y. CAWNAti. ^^^ Cannas, leading kinds. R. Vincent, Jr & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. CARNATIONS. 7.-. UnO FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per 1,000 White Enchantress $7.00 $65.00 K. P. Enchantress .' 6.00 60.00 L. P. Enchantress 6.00 60.00 White Perfection 7.00 60.00 '^v-;ivm 7.00 65.00 O. P. Bassctt 7. Oil 60.00 Winona g.uo gij qu Robert Craig 6.00 60.00 {'a'ten «.(iy g^.Oo Ruby 6.00 60.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward S.OO 7500 AlBia Ward io.o,j 95.0U Dorothy Gordon 8.00 75.00 Cash with order or C. O. D. CHAS. PFEIFFER. .30 Grand Ave., Ft. Thomas, Ky, CARNATION PLANTS. Strong, Field-Grown. Ready Now. Per 1000 Per 1000 White Perfec- • Dorothy Gordon$70.00 tion .....$50.00 C. W. Ward... 70.00 Lady Bountiful. 50.00 Afterglow 60.00 White Enchan- Sangamo 60.00 tress 60.00 May Day 50.00 Windsor 50.00 Beacon 60 00 Enchantress . . . 50.00 Victory 50.00 Rose Pink En- Scarlet Glow . . 60.00 chantress .. .60.00 Ruby 60 00 SKIDELSKY & IRWIN CO. 1215 Betz Bklg. Philadelphia, Pa. CARNATIONS, FIELD-GROWN. ' „ , Per 100 Per 1,000 Lawson Enchantress $5.00 $45 00 W. H. Taft 5.00 45.00 Beacon 6.00 55.00 Victory 6.00 45.00 Boston Market 5.00 45.00 Cash with order, please. SCHEIDEN & SCHOOS. ■\shury and Warren Ayes.. Evanston, 111. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS „. ^ Per 100 Per 1000 Vietory $5.00 $45.00 WEITOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago. Carnations, fine fleld-grown plants. White Per- fection. $7 per 100: $60 per 1.000. Enchantress, Winsor, Apple Blossom. Queen, Harlowarden, Craig, Mrs. Patten, Dorothy Gordon, and Bountiful: $6 per 100;: $55 per 1,000. P. R. Quinlan. Syracuse, N. Y. I'nrnTitions. strong, well branched field plants APPLE BLOSSO.M (grown and endorsed hy Patten & Co., carnation specialists. Tewks- bury. Mass.), PINK DELIGHT, DOROTHY GORDON. Wanoka Greenhouse, Barneveld, Carnations. Enchantress and Rose Pink field grown. $0 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Casli with order. E. A. Kuhnke, Holland St., near Woodville St.. Toledo, O. Carnations. White Enchantress, White Per- fection. Enchantress. Rose Pink Enchantress .WO per 1.000. Miniborya Farm, 109 E. Broad St.. Richmond. Va. Carnations. 1.000 Rose Pink. $4 per 100; .$35 per 1.000. 5.000 Oueen Louise, $4 per 100; .$.35 per 1,000. 225 Cardinal, $4 per 100. Cole Bros., 414 Main St., Peoria, 111. if You Dq Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department. Write Us About It 388 The American Florist, Sept. p, FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Large, strooK, healthy stock. Per 100. Per 1,000. Enchantress *600 $50.00 Lawson 5.00 40.00 Queen 5.00 40.00 250 at 1,000 rate. DINSTEL BROS.. 1S51 North 62nd Ave., Chicago. Carnations, Sansamo, Winona, Alvina, $6 nor 100; $50 per 1,000. Washington, $10 oer 100; $75 per 1,000. Enchantress, Perfection and Lady Bountiful, $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000. ChieaEO Carnation Co.; A. T. Pyfer, Mer,, 30 E. Ran- dolph St.. Chicago. Carnations. Lawson — Enchantress. Beacon. Victory. W. H. Taft. Boston Marltet. $6 oer 100; $50 per 1.000. The Chicacro Flower Grow- ers' Association. 176 N. Michigan Ave.. Chi- cago^ Carnations. White Enchantress. .$7 per 100: $60 per 1.000. iVlay Day. $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000, Marv Tolman, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. SanKamo. $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000, Des Plaines Floral Co.. Des Plaines, 111, Field-grown Enchantress, Lawson-Enchantress, Bassett and Victory, $7 per lOi); $60 per 1,000; good seconds, $4 per 100. Cash with order. Harry Heinl, West Toledo. O. Carnations. 2,000 Rose Pink Enchantress, 1,000 Light Pink Enchanti^ss, strong pot-grown from 4-ln., at $4.50 per 100, or the lot for $115. Schmaus Bros., Paducah, Ky. Carnations, 2,500 Enchantress, 1,300 White Enchantress, 4.000 Rose Pink Enchantress, 700 Perfection, 300 Victory. 500 Winsor, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. The Lamborn Floral Co., Alliance, Ohio. Carnations, White Wonder, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind. Carnations. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Howard P. Kleinhaus, 66 Centre Sq ,, Easton, Pa. Carnations. $5 per 100. Lawson. Enchantress and Victory. J. .4. Budlong, 82-86 E. Randolph St., Chicago. 400 Carnagie (Red) carnation plants, medium size, 4c; $15 for the 400. Cash, please, Edgar Easterday, Nokomis, 111. Field-grown carnations, very choice, Winsor. Enchantress, both pink and rose pink. $45 per 1000. Cash. Brant & Noe Floral Co., 5744 Brantwood Ave., Chicago. 111. Carnations. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. John F. Sabransky, Kenton, O. Carnations, White Perfection, Enchantress, ,$6 per 100: $50 per 1,000, A. L. Randall Co.. 66 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Carnation plants. Enchantress, White Per- fection, $5 per 100. D. L. McCarthy & Sons. Lockport. N. Y. Field-grown carnations, fine stock. Lawson. $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Sinner Bros., 82 East Randolph St., Chicago, Carnations. Bright Spot. N. Zweifel. North Milwaukee, Wis. Carnations. J. W. Thompson Carnation Co.. Joliet, 111, Carnations. leading varieties. Chas. H. Totty. Madison, _N._J^ _^ ~Carnatrons. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemum plants. WHITE GARZA, 5- In.. $3 per doz. ; 6-in.. $4 per doz. Large double yellow POMPONS. 5-in.. $3 per doz.; 6-in.. $4 per doz. Small double yellow POMPONS, 5-in,. $3 per doz.; 6-ln.. $4 per doz. THE GEO. W ITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. Chrysanthemums. Smith's Advance. 40c each; .$4.50 per doz; $35 per 100. A. L. Randall Co.. 66 E. Randolph St.. Chicago. Chrsyanthemums. bush plants, assorted varie- ties. 6, 7 and 8-in. pots. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Chrysanthemums, novelties and standard varl- eties. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N, J. Cbrvsanthemums, leading vars. Wood Bros.. Fishkill. N. Y. CINERARIAS. Cinerarias, the largest flowering grown, strong, thrifty. 2-in. stock. $2 per 100. Cash please. J. W. Miller. Shiremanstown, Pa. "cineraria Hyb. erandi.. 2i/i-in.. $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware. O. , Cinerarias. Stellata. fine 4-in.. 12%c. Mos- bfek Greenhouse Co.. Onarga. 111. CLEMATIS^^ CLEMATIS DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH. 6- lu., $4 per doz, CLEMATIS JACKMANI, 6-ln.. $4 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edge- brook, Chicago, 111, COLEUSES. Coleus G. Bedder, 2y,-in., $1 per 100. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Coleus, R. C. 60c per 100: $5 per 1,000. Mos- baek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111 . Coleus, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J, Coleus, giant leaved, $1 per 100; mixed, fancy, 75c. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. CROTONS. CROTONS. 3-in.. $10 per 100: 4-in.. 25c each: $3 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Crotons, 4-in., $2 per doz. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. CYCLAMENS. Cyclamen. Michell's giant strains; four sepa- rate colors, .lyo-inch, $10 per 100. Cash. Henry Daut, Decatur, 111. Cyclamen, best giant commercial strain, 6 sepai-iitc colors or mixed. 3-in., Sc. J. L. Scliiller^cledo. _0^ Cyclamens, 4-iD., $15 per 100; 5-in.. $25. Chi- cago Flower Growers' Association. 176 N. Mich- igan Ave., _Chicago. Cyclamen giganteum. flue thriftv 3-in. stock, $5 per 100. Cash please. J. W. MiUer. Shire- manstown, Pa. CYPERUS. CYPERUS (umbrella plant). 3-ln.. 75c per doz.; $6 per 100; 4-in., $1 per doz.: $8 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook. Chicago. lU^ DAHLIAS. Dahlias. Peacock Dahlia Farms, Williams- town Junction, P. O. Berlin, _N. J. Dahlias. R. Vincent, Jr,, & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. DRACAENAS. DRACAENA MASSANGEANA. 5-in.. $1.25 each: 6-in., $1,50. DRACAENA FRAGRANS. 2%-in., $1.50 per doz.: 3-ln., $2 per doz,; 4-ln., $3 per doz.; 5-iu.. $6 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook. Chicago. 111. DRACAENA INDIVISA. 2-ln.. $3 per 100: $25 per l.OOo; 8-in.. 2% to 3 ft. high. $1.25 each; $15 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO. . Edgebrook. Chicago. 111. Dracaena indivisa, 3-in., 5c. Mosbsek Green- house Co.. Onarga. 111. Dracaena indivisa, 4-in., $10 per 100. Geo, M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. FERNS. Ferns, Boston, Piersoni, 6-iu., 60c each. Ele- gantissima, Piersoni, Boston and Harrisii, 8-in., $1 to $1.50 each. Elegantissima, Boston and Harris, 10-in., $2.50. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarry- town-on-Hudson, N. Y. HARDY FERNS. Maidenhair. Lady ferns. Shield ferns, Dicksonia, Ostrich fern, Cinnamon fern, Asplenium Spinulosum, Brake ferns. Sen- sitive fern. Sample plants 10c each. Write for prices on stated quantities. Ludvig Mosbaek. Askov, Minn. ~Ferns, Boston, 4V4-in,, 10c; 3%-in., 7c; 2M!-in.. 3c from bench. Whitmani, 2yj-in., $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Magniflca, 2M!-in., $15 per 100; 3y2-in,, pot grown, $25 per 100. Henry H. Bar- rows & Sons, Whitman, Mass. Ferns, Boston, 4-ln., $15 per 100; 5-In., $25; 6-in., $40; 7-in., $75; 8-in,, $100. Pteris Wim- setti, $6 per 100, The Chicago Flower Growers' Association, 176 N, Michigan Ave., Chicago. CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI. Sin.. $3 each, fine plants. FERNS FOR DISHES, 2-in.. nice plants. $3 per 100: $25 per 1.000. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook. Chicago. 111. BOSTON FERNS. 2-ln.. $3 per 100: $30 per 1.000; 3-in.. $8 per 100: $60 per 1,000: 7-ln.. 75c each: $9 per doz.: 8-in.. $1 each: $10 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook. C h icago, 1 11^ Ferns. Boston and Piersoni, 2%-in,, 4c; $35 per 1.000, Elegantissima and Whitmani 2^-in.. 5c: $45 per 1,000. Mosbsek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. ~Nephroiepis Giatrasli, 2%-ln., $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000; 4-ln.. $25 per 100. Geo. Giatras, 463 Summit Ave., West Hoboken, N. J. Ferns tor dishes, 2M-ln.. $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000: 500 at 1,000 rate, Frank Oechslln, 4911 Quincy St.. Chicago. Ferns. Boston, 4-in,, $15 per 100; 5-in., $25 per 100; 6-in., $40. The Reeser Floral Co., Springfleld, O. Ferns. — For varieties and prices see adver- aisement elsewhere in this issue. G. Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Adiantum Farleyense, 8%-ln,, $15 per 100. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. Ferns, Whitmani, Scholzeli and Exaltata, 4.U1 $2 per doz.; 5-in., $3. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. Ferns, Whitmani, 4-In,, 25c each; 5-in., 35c- Boston, 5-in.. 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton' N. J. ' Ferns. John Scott, Rutland Rd, and E. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. _~ Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. FICUS. Rubber plants. 6-in., 50c each. Oechslln, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Frank GERANIUMS. Geraniums, Nutt, La Favorite. Perkins, Da. gata. Hill, Col. Thomas, Roseleur, 4-in., $5 per 100. Nutt, Roseleur, Viand, Bisquit Oberle, Vincent, 3-in., $3 per 100. Cash. Send for geranium catalogue. A. D. Root, Wooster, Ohio^ Geraniums. Nutt, Perkins, Grant, La Favor- ite, R. C, $1,25; 2-in., $2; 3-in.. $4 per 100. Viand. Castellane. Poitevine. Jauliu. Ricard Buchner, R. C, $1.50: 2-m., $2.50; 3-in., $5. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Geraniums, Poitevine, Ricard, $14 per 1,000. S. A. Nutt, $12.50. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, P«. Geraniums, standard varieties and novelties. R. Vincent. Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. GREENS. Greens, dagger and fancy ferns, $1 per 1,000. Galas, 90c per 1,000. Boxwood, 50-lb. case. $7.50. Laurel Wreaths. 10-in., $1.75 per doz.; 12-ln.. $2.25; 14-in.. $3; 16-in., $4.50. Laurel trimming, 4c and 5c per yard. J. Jansky, 19 Province St., Boston. Greens, southern wild smilax, log mosses, nat- ural and perpetuated. E. A. Beaven, Ever- green, Ala. Greens, evergreen, fancy and dagger ferns, bronze and green galas. Geo. Cotsonas & Co.. 50 W. 28th St., New York. Wild smilax. Ions needle pines, magnolia trees, magnolia foliage, fadeless sheet moss. J. A. Rumbley^ Evergreen, _Ala. Greens, wild smilax and decorative greens. George M. Carter, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Wild Smilax. Caldwell The Woods- man Co., Evergreen, Ala. i GREVILLEAS. j GrevIUea Robusta, 6-ln,. 25c. Mosbaek Green- I house Co.. Onarga. Ill, \ HARDY PLANTS. LONICEKA HALLEANA. (Hall's Honey- suckle), 4-in., 20c each: $2 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook, Chicago. _ni. Hardy phlox, field-grown, $3 per 100; $27,50 per 1,000. The Good & Reese Co., Springfleld. Ohio. _^_ ■ Herbaceous plants. Bobbink & Atkins, Rath- erford, N. J. HELIOTROPES. Heliotrope, 2-ln,, $2 per 100. Geo. M. Em- mans, Newton, N. J. Heliotrope, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $3. B. Vincent, Jr,, & Sons Co,, White Marsh, Md, HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea Souvenir de Claire, 3-in., $5 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, N. J. ^___ Hydrangea Steills grandiflora alba. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, N. Y. ^ IRISES. Extra Japan and German iris, cash offer; 5 best kinds German Iris, XX per 100. $1.60; 5 best kinds Japan iris, XX per 100. $2.60. Central Seed & Bulb Co., Benton Harbor, Micb. IVIES. Ivy English. 3-ln.. 75c per doz.; 4-In.. $1.50. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. Edgebrook, Chicago. 111. . Ids, true blue, $1.50 per 100. Phlox, assorted divided roots, $2.50 per 100. A. M. Herr, Lan- caster. Pa, JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Jerusalem cherries, from field. $1.50 per doz.: $10 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. 4-ln.. $10 per 100: 5-ln.. $2 per doz.: $16 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook, Chicago. 111. LILACS. Lilacs. Jacs Smits, Ltd., Naarden, Holland. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About it igii. The American Florist. 389 LILY OF THE VALLEY. To ImDort. Lily of the Valley. Jac Smlts. Ltd., Naar- -in., 12y2C each; $12 per 100. Chicago Flow- er Growers' Association, 176 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago^ Christmas Peppers, strong, healthy plants. 2W-In-. $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000; 3-ln., $4 per 100. Rober & Radko. Maywood, 111. "CHRISTMAS PEPPERS. 4-ln.. extra fine. $10 per 100. THE GEO. WIl'TBOLD CO., Edge- brook. Chicago. III. Pepper plants, 3V.-in.. $5 per 100. The Chi- cago Flower Growers' Association, 176 N. Mich- igan Ave., Chicago, Christmas peppers, fine 5-in.. stock. 15c. Mosbiek Greenhouse Co.. Onarga, 111. POINSETTIAS. POINSETTIA HEADQUARTERS. Strong, stocky plants. 100. 1000. 2%-in $5.00 $40.00 2y.-ln.. extra select 6.00 50.00 3-ln 8.00 70.00 All orders filled strictly in rotation. Cash, please. BOBER & RADKE, Maywood, lU. "Poinsettlas, 2i/.-in.. $6 per 100: $50 per 1.000. Skldclsky & Irwin Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Phila- delphia^ ^ ^ ~Poinsettias, 2^4-in., $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1.000. Scranton Florist Supply Co., Scranton, Pa. Poinsettlas. 2K-ln.. $5.50 per 100. Mosbsek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. PRIMULAS. Primulas from 2-in. pots, frame grown, no better strains in existence. Obconica grandiflora. Rensdorfer, and Lattmann unrivaled hybrids, 14 colors, or mixed, 2%c. Obconica glgantea. 5 col- ors or mixed. Kewensis, 3c. J. L. Schiller. Toledo, O^ Primrose. Chinese, obconica, alba, rosea and Forbesii, $2 per 100. Obconica glgantea and Sanquinea. 2%-in.. $3 per 100. Jos. H. Cun- ningham. Delaware. O. Primroses, obconica and Forbesii, 21,^-in. , $.1 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Frank Oecbslln, 4911 Quinoy St.. Chicago. ROSES> FOE FORCING OR FALL PLANTING. Per 100. American Pillar. 3-year $35.00 American Pillar. 2-year 25.00 Dorothy Perkins 12.00 Lady Gay. 4 to 5 ft 16.00 Send for Our Complete List. THE CONARD & JONES CO.. West Grove. Pa. ROSES. Per 100. Per 1.000. American Beauty. 2V.-in $6.00 $50.00 Uncle John. 2y. in 3.00 25.00 KiUarney. 2y^ in 5.00 40.00 WIETOR BROS.. 162 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. 200.000 Roses and Shrubs. Wlntzer's World Wonder Cannas. Get our price list; it will pay you to send for It today. The Conard & Jones Co.. West Grove. Pa. ROSES, strong 3-in., ready to bench. White and Pink Killarney, Richmond and Perle, $6 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Rose plants, 214-in,, Pink Killarney, $4 per 100. The Chicago Flower Growers' Association, 176 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, ~LADY GAY or PINK BABY RAMBLER, strong. 7-in., 73c each; $6 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago, til. Roses on own roots, budded, bedding, H. P.'s hybrids and teas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N, Y, DOROTHY PERKINS. 4-in.. .$2 per dozen: 5- In.. $3 per dozen. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook,_Chicago^ll^ ~ Roses. Pink Killarney. W. H. Elliott, Bright- on, Mass^_ 900~good, healthy, 3-in. Mrs. Jardine Rose plants. .$50 per 1.000. Sinner Bros., 82-86 East Randolph St.. Chicago. American Beauties from bench. $5 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co._^I[lwankee, Wis, _ "Roses. McHutchison"'* Co.. 17 Murray St., New York. Roses. Leedle Floral Co.. Springfield. 0. SEEDS. Seeds. Vaugban's Flower Seeds for present sowing. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Seed, pansy, 1.000 seeds, 25c; 1 oz,, $2,25. H. Wrede, Luneburg, Germany. Seeds, onion, peppers, early tomatoes, canli- flower, beans 97 var. ; melons, celery, egg plant, Federico C. Varela, Teneriff, Canary Islands, Spain, Seed, onions, lettuce, sweet peas, carrot, cel- ery, leek, mustard, parsley, parsnip, radish, sal- sify. C. C. Morse & Co., 48-56 Jackson St,, San Francisco, Calif. _^_^_^ Seeds, beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, beet, turnip, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.. Milford, Conn.; East Jordan, Mich.; Sister Bay, Wis. Seeds, the Kenllworth strain of giant pan- sies. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Chas. Frost, Kenil- worth, N. J. Seeds, superb giant mixed pansles, tr. pkt., 50c; Vi oz.. $1.25: oz.. $4: also separate colors. Cineraria Seed. tr. pkt.. $1. The Storrs & Har- rison Co., Painesville, O. Seeds, pansy. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St.. New York. Seeds, cabbage, cauliflower, carrot, mangel, Swede and turnip. Chr. Olsen, Odense. Den- mark. ^Seeds, pansies, Boston Florists' Special mix- ture, tr. pkt.. 75c; oz.. $5. Fottler, Fiske, Raw- son Co., Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston. Seeds, aster, best standard varieties. Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian._Mich. Seeds, timothy, crimson clover, Kaflir corn. J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore, Md. ___^___ Seeds. Cynosurus Cristtatus (crested dogstall). Wm. Powers & Co.. Waterford, Ireland. Contract Growers. Seeds. Cucumbers, cantaloupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin, sugar flint and field seed corn. The J. C. Robinson Seed Co.. Waterloo. Neb. ; Seeds, beets, cabbage, carrot, celer.v. lettuce, onion, parsley, radish, nitabaga. turnip. De- naifPe & Son. Carignan, Northern France; Chas. Johnson, Marietta, Pa^.agen^t^ .^eeds. pepper, ezz plant, tomato, vine seed and field corn. Edgar F. Hurtf. Muilica Hill. New Jersey. . Seeds, beans, cucumbers, tomato, radish, pea, muskmelon. squash, watermelon, sweet com. S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich, Seeds, sweet peas, tomatoes. Lima beans, let- tuce, asters, cosmos and other flower seeds. John Bodger &_Song Co.^Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds, lettuce, onions, sweet peas, aster, cos- mos, mignonette, verbena. Waldo Rohnert. Gll- roy. Calif. Seeds, grower and exporter of vegetable, flower and farm seeds. Henry Mette. Quedlln- hurg. Germany. ^_^ Seeds, field garden and flower. Routzahn Seed Co.. .Arroyo Grande. Calif. _ Seeds, beans, Henry Fish Seed Co., Carplnte- iM a . j:a lit. Seeds. Growers for the wholesale trade only. Braslan S.eed Growers' Co.. San Jose. Calif. SMILAX. Smilax. 2y.-in.. $1.50 per 100: $12.50 per 1.000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Smilax. 2-io., $2 per 100. C. Bisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. ^Smilax, small, $1 per 100: $7.50 per 1,000, A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. _^ Smilax. 2%-ln., $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. The Good & Reese Co.^pringfleld, 0. Smllax~ Wood Bros., FIshklll. N. Y. SNAPDRAGONS. _^__ Snapdragons, pure pink, best seller of all snapdragons, 214-in., $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000: 500 at 1,000 rate. Cash. Clement S. Levis, Aldan, Del Co., Pa. ^ Snapdragons, Killarney pink and Sulphur yel- low. 214-in. pots, at $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1.000. W. F. Dunteman. Bensenvllle. 111. SPIREAS. Spirea. J. Smits, Ltd.. Naarden, Holland. VERBENAS. Verbenas. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. VIOLET Violets. Dorset, strong field plants. .$4 per 100: $35 per 1.000. W. F. Dunteman. Bensen- vilie. 111. Violets, Lady Campbell, 2%-in., $25 per 1.000. Eli Cross. 25 Monroe St.. Grand Rapids. Mich. BOILERS. Boilers. The Moninger-Furman; 200 sizes and styles. John C. Monlnger Co., 902 Blackhawk St.. Chicago. If You Do Not Find WHat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department. Write Us About II 390 The American Florist. Sept. 9, Tobacco Papor IS THE STRONGEST BEST PACKED EASIEST APPLIED 24 sheets $ 0.75 144 sheets 3.60 288 sheets 6.60 1728 sheets SB. 10 Nico-Fume "LIQUID Furnishes the Most Nicotine for the Money ! Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Louisville Ky. OVER 40% NICOTINE By far the CHEAPEST JUST NOTE PRICES Pint % l.M 1/2 Gallon 6.B0 Gallon 10.60 6 Gallons 47.2B SIEBERT'S ZUiC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best. Last (orever. Ovti 30.000 ponndi now in use. A »ore preventative o( EUiiillpplng. Effective on large or small Elaii. Easy to drive. Easy to extract. Two sizes H and H. 40c per lb., by mail 16c eitra: 7 lbs. for $2.50 15 Iba. for $6.00. by express. For sale by the trad*. RANDOLPH a McCLEMENTS.'Snccessors to Cbas. T. Siebert. Baum S Beatty Sts., Pittsburg. Boilers. The Superior Standard. The Supe- rior Machine & Boiler Works, 850 Superior St., Chicago. Boilers. Metropolitan Material Co.. 1394 Met- ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N- Y. "Boilers! Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th & Iron_S_ts., Chicago. _ _ _ ^Wilks' self-feeding hot water boilers. S. Wilks Mfg. Co.. 35U3 Shields_Ave.,_Chicago^^ Boilers, all sizes. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago. ^ Boilers for greenhouses. Giblin & Co., Utica N. Y. _ Boilers. Lord & Burnham Co., Irvlngton, N. Y. INSECTICIDES Insecticides. Carmen's Antlpest Insecticidi' and fungicide, $1.50 per gal. Perfection Cliem. Co., Flushing, N. Y. Insecticides, Aphine, $1 per quart; $2.50 per gal. Funglne. 75c per quart; $2 per gal. Al- phiue Mfg. Co.. Madison. N. J. The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder. $3 per bag 100 lbs. The H. A. Stoothoft Co.. Mount Vernon, N._Y. „ Nikoteen. pint bottle. $1.50. Nikoteen Aphis Punk, $6.50 per case of 12 paralfined ho^iea. OLAZING POINTS. Glazing points: See the point? Hold glass flrmlv. Peerless glazing points are the best. No rights or lefts. Box 1.000 points. 75c. Post- paid. Henry A. Drecr, 714 Chestnut St., Phila- delphia.___ Siebert's zinc glazing points. 40c per lb.; 5 lbs., $1.85; 20 lbs.. $7. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago^ and New York. Siebert's zinc never-rust glazing points. 2 sizes, % and %. 40c per lb.; 16c extra by mall; 7 lbs.. $2.50; is lbs., $5 by express. Randolph & McClements. Baum and Beatty Sts.. Pltts- burg. Pa. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co.. 902 Blackhawk St.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern designs. Hitch- ings & Co.. _1170 Broadway. New_York^ Greenhouse construction of all kinds, and con- servatories. Estimates and catalogues on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co.. 2541 So. Artesian Ave.. Chicago^ Greenhouse Construction. semi-iron green- houses, new truss houses, iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co.. 1133 Broadway. N. Y. Greenhouse construction and equlDment, King Construction Co.. N. Tonawanda. N. Y. GUTTERS Gutters. Jennings' improved Iron gutters. Diller. Caskey & Keen. 6tb and Berk Sts.. Ph i lad el phla. Gutters. Garland's. A gutter with a reputa- tion. Geo. M. Garland Co.. Pes Plaines, 111. MISCELLANEOUS. Mats, cheapest and most practical on the market. Send for circular. J. P. Watts. Kcrr- -moor. Pa. ___^ CblfCons. For prices 8e*» advertisement pIh^ ■where in this Issue. Geo. H. .\ngermueller, 1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. TroubleTallc NQ 4 ^bout Boilers — the Half Horse, H&lf Alligator Kinds. Ihe office boy drew the alligator. The boiler I did myseif with a quill pen. WHFN you uHi'L':! boy luid playi-il honkey from school those first, warm springtiays did you and the jjang make, a raft over on the old frog pond down by the big willows? (If yon didn't you have never been a real boy.) Aftera whili' that old raft got so water loctred it was half under water and it was a ^ood stiff job to push it about, even with the longest beaii-pole "borrowed ' from I.>eacon Sly s garden. Well, sir. that very raft, or the memory of it, got nie an order one day last winter. It came about like this: The Boss sent me out to Pittsburg to look over a heating system that the owner said ■■(lidn'l do the work."' Jt wasn't one of our jobs, and when any of us are called in tn look over The Trouble IVlan Hitchin^s fi Co., Elizabeth, N, J. Next WeeV's Talk Has to Do with the Difference Between Grate burface and Fire Surface, and How Some Get Fooled. This does not apply to you: therefore the sketch will show up some facta plainly and pointedly. another fellow's work, we have to be kind of care- ful, for no matter what >ou say, the owner is apt to think you are knocking. So (this is in confi- dence) I generally first go over the things I know In be about right and make a point of praising tliera. Then 1 gradually lead up to the things that are wrong, and show up just why they are wrong. Ten chances to one. by that lime the owner sees that I know my business and takes any of my criticisms more kindly. So. after going carefully over this Pittsbiirger's piping, we landed in the boiler cellar, and it didn't take nie long to locate the trouble. The job was steam. The boiler was one of those half horse, half alligator affairs that is neither a sleam boder Dora water boiler. The kind of boiler that can be used for either, but for either it's not much use. The thing didn't liave steam space enough— the steam was water-logged, didn t have the heat in it. Now. everyone knows that it's dry. hot Steam that economically does the work Dry steam is whatevery power plant engineer insists on having. It takes an ample sized steam space to get dry steam In order tocut down the-expenseof manu- facturing, most of the boiler concerns make one boiler do for both steam and water. As a result, there is too little space for the steaiji toexpaud in at the top of the boiler, when usedfors cum. and u hen used for water, too large a volume of water lo heat and move rapidly. Tlie steam you get is lifeless. The water you get is sluggish, and always re- quires forcing of boiler to move it satisfactorily. Well.f-ir. when I tr)ld that man the steam he was gelting^vas water-logged jut t like the raft of our kid days, he saw the i o nt at once. Saw plainly that he had bought a mongrel boiler. Before I came away my order book read. "Con-, nect up present A. h. Co.'s boiler for sulphuring use only. Ship at once one of HitehMigs A: Co.'s H-sectioQKo.36cast iron sleam boilers for heating." Next time you are tempted to buy a boiler that's a little cheaper than ours, just ask the salesman the difference in height between their water and steam boiler. Then compare ours and prove lo yourself who is giving you \t)ur money's worth. 'I her'ou have a suspicion that yours is a half horse, half alliyalor boiler— send "for me. If you haven't, send for me anyway. Inoilhercase 1 can save you money, .\diiress ynur letter as usual to ^*^^*^*'^^-*'^* Holds Class Firmly 8ee the Point 49" FEERifSS Olftrinff Points ue thebMt, No rlgbu .r lefta. Bos of 1,000 polDta T& ou. postpaid. BENBT A. DREEK. 714 Cksstaal «•., nils., r>. Denuison white tag envelopes for florists. Dennison Mfg. Co.. Boston, New York, Pblla- delpbia, Chicago and St. I-iOnis. Plllsbury's carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. Plllsbury. Galesburg. III. Superior Camatlon Staple, l,nno for BOc. F. W. Walte, 203 Main St., Sprlngfleld, Mass. Photographs of horticultural subjects. Natban R. Graves. 413 Hayward Bldg.. Rochester, N.Y. Siebert's Zinc Glazing Points. Good for small or large glass, do not rust, easy to drive H and H inch Perlb.40<:. 5-lbs, $1.85. 20-lbs. $7.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. Chicago NewYork. POTS, FANS, ETC. The Red Pot. C. C. Pollworth Co. connect with Milwaukee. All roads STAKES. Cane Stakes, due about August 1st. Stand- ard gradt, 6 to 8 feet, per 100. 85c: 500 for $3: $5.50 per 1.000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per 100. 60c; per l,O0u, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. tgii. The American Florist. 391 200 c/ Our sales to flortsti (or 1910 were 2C09^ in- crease over 1909 and every customer satisfitd. RETURN TRAP ^r^tlrr Exhaust ValveAdiust meat Waterlolet Steam Inlet Taylor Steam Specialty Go., BATTLE CREEK, MICH. Write Department A for new catalogue. EAGLE MACHINE WORK8 RICHMOND, IND. Exclusive ll Manufacturers of the The Richmond CARNATION SUfPORT Under patent issued April 4th. 1911. Write for prices; also on 'Mum and Rose Stakes. ^ Superior I ISCaroation staple For repairing split carnations 1000 for 50 cents Postpaid. Sample free. Special prices to jobbers. WM SCHLATTER & SON. 422 Main Street, Springfield, Mass. SO' SAVED Pipes, Flues I and Casings tborouebly overhauled and guaran I teed. Greenhouse Fittings of every description. ILLINOIS PIPE 6 MFG. CO., 2113 S. Jefferson St.. CHICAGO fireentiouse Material and Sash Of Every Description. Get Our Prices and Catalogue. i. S. Jacobs S Sons, Established 1871. 1361-1383 Flushing Ave Brooklyn, N. Y. H.BAYERSDORFER&GO. Florists' Supplies. U29 Arch street, FHILADELFHIA, PA. Send for our new catalogne. Wm. Turner, Fruit Expert, Adds His Good Word for ^Qie Bumham "Having given your new 'Burnham' Boiler, No. 936, a fair trial, I can say it's the best gardeners' friend that has ever been put on the market. It gets right down to business as soon as the fire is started. The old boilers are a back issue compared to the 'Burnham' — I may say, very far back. I am in hopes ere long of having a full battery of the 'Burnham' Boilers in place of the others, and am con- vinced we would soon save the difference in fuel." Yours respectfully, Mr. Turner is Superintendent (or M. C. D. Boiden. Oceanic, M. J. Lord & Barnham Company Factories: IRVINGTON, N. Y., and DES PLAINES, ILL New York Boston Tremont Building. Philadelphia Chicago FranKiin Bank Bldg. Rookery Bldg. St. Jatnes BuUdIng - ■■ " ;1| Long Distance Phone 8032 CHICAGO. R. G. Whitsett Goal and Mining Go. 537 iXCZTl, e and Ship the Following High Grai COAL FOR We Mine and Ship the FoUowing High Grade Coal: SUNSHINE 4> ^V JK ■ ^ ^^ ■-» WEST VA. SPLINT INDIANA BRAZIL BLOCK I.IIZal TIVK YOUGHIOGHENY POCAHONTAS ^^ ^-^ '^ ^^ " ^^ ■• SOUTHERN lUINOIS Write u& for names of satisfied customers, both as to quality and service, who have used our coats for the last 5 and 10 years. Also for our special summer prices. BURNED CLAY TUe Benches and Tile Bottoms Gives resuIts.Three styles of benches. including Iron Pipe Frame, witii Tile Bottom and Sides. Write for descriptive circular and delivered prices. Any size benches, TUe Sides THE CAMP CONDUIT CO. Garfield Bldg.. Cleveland, O. IVfaricovits Bros. Importers and Manufacturers Natural Prepared Ferns, Palms and Wax Roses Low prices and immediate attention given all orders. Phone Monroe 4530. i^tM1i^Ai^f\ 954 Milwaukee Ave,. CHH/AIiU 392 The American Florist. Sept. 9. Where There Is Condensation there is need for a Morehead Steam Trap Condensation in steam lines is akin to matter out of place — means wasted energy. If yoar lines are sluggish — if your houses are not of uniform tempera- ture, write us. We guarantee to drain your lines pnerfectly — return the pure, hot condensation to your boiler without pump or injector or make no charge for the trial. Obey that impulse— write now. Send for "Book on Condensation." Morehead Manufacturing Co., Dept, stocks Carried in- PhiladelphJa Birmiosbam. Ala. •N," DETROIT, MICHIQAN Memphis. Tenn. Los Angeles Chatham, Ontario SaD Francisco Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners. Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prof. Craig and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up - to - date methods and practice are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dept. A. F.. Springfield, Mass. PROF. CRAIG. The Mastin Antomatic White= wash and Spraying Machine Is Reliable, Practical and Durable. When the machineisfilled to within six inches of the top. a few strokes of the pump will compress enough air in the tank to produce a continuous mist-like spray for 15 minutes. Write for Catalog and details to Department C. Sold through Seedsmen. Dealers in Florists' and Poultry Supplies. J. G. MASTIN S CO 3124 West Lake St.. CHICAGO. ILL. EVANS' Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write (or Illustrated Catalog. Quaker City Macblne Works, Richmond, Ind Kramer's Pot Hangers For aala by Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists and Supply Dealers. Prlca.tl.OO per dozen by express. SampU dozen by mail. St. 25. I. M. KRAyER k SOU. Ciiar RapKs. Iowa Flower Colors Use our COLOR CHART in descriMng tbem PKICE. $1.00 POSTPAID. /American Florist Co., 440 S.D«arbaro BIdg. The most eltective and economical material there is for ^praying^ plants and blooms. IsskillfuUyextract- ed from leaf to bacco and carefully refined ; it is clean and easy to apply. 1^1 SI.V .«^^.««. .^^ _^ does the work when iN iKOlCCn vaoorized either in "^^ ^'^^ pans, oa oipes or OTerafiame. Pull Pint Bottles. $1.50. Nikoteen for spraying^ plants and b Nikoteen Nikoteen Aphis Punk Specially prepared for fumiKatine closed houses. It vaporizes the Nicotine evenlT aod without waste. Nothioe keeps a hoQM free from Aphis so cheaply. Price $6.50 per case of 12 paraffined boies. All Seedsmen. The Regan Printing House LARGE Rims OF CATALOGUES WRITE FOR FIGURES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAQO GORHAM & GHAPLINE DDIUTCDV ^1***" Prkes on all rnllllLnl Kinds of Printing. Pontiac BIdg, Harrison & Dearborn Sfs., Chicago lOOO Letter Heads ll)° until this period of growth. The culture of cold storage lilies dif- fers from that pursued in the growing of lilies during the winter in that they are not given the cool treatment which seems so necessary to the latter but are planted and brought directly into the warm houses. The bulbs are gen- erally not flowered in pots, but either in flats or benches, for they are grown solely for the cut blooms. The flats are used where no benches of soil are available and the flats placed on ordi- nary tables. They can also be first placed in 4-inch pots and then trans- planted in the bench. This is the method generally adopted for those bulbs forced in the spring when the houses are full of other stock, but later in June, July and August the bulbs are planted directly in the benches. The cold storage lilies are only used for planting from March to September, the regular stock being depended upon for the remainder of the year. One of the most successful growers of L. giganteum states that during the warm months, that is, the June and July plantings, they will bloom in 10 weeks from the time when started, but those planted earlier and later will take from 12 to 14 weeks, averaging about ]."{ weeks to bring them into flower. So by weekly plant- ings and prcirer culture It is possible to have lilies throughout the year, the early shipments of giganteums arriv- ing in time to follow the last of the cold storage. The treatment of lilies will vary con- siderably in different sections of the country and every grower will have to make a study of the local conditions and adapt them to the general culture. A mode of procedure that would pro- duce the finest crop in the north might result in failure in the south, but we have tried to outline the gen- eral culture that has proven to be suc- cessful and each grower will have to adapt it to his own conditions. Lily Notes. "Sidetrackers" is a name for bulbs of the longiflorum type which form partly around the old stem and retain it near the center, leaving the sound part of the bulb only a crescent forma- tion of a strength perhaps half of that which the outside circumference of the bulb would indicate. Some years ago a well known Jap- anese lily collector foimd one bulb of a form of L. speciosum in which the segments of the flower were banded with red instead of spotted. The bulb, however, did not survive removal from its native wilds. It failed in his gar- den plot. Lilium auratum has been found to force very well by being potted when the stalk has started as much as two inches. Cold storage auratum bulbs do not produce flowers with such a powerful odor as do the freshly im- ported bullis. Retarded or cold storage lily bulbs of most commercial sorts are obtain- able the year round in England. A stiff clay, well manured soil, with a well drained subsoil, is the best for lily bulbs in the open. The. best lily for Christmas bloom is L. giganteum and the bulbs should be potted about September 1.5. Lilies in pots, speciosum as well as longiflorum types, mixed with palms, make good decorations. Lilium giganteum is now generally recommended for Easter, potting up the Viulljs in Xo\'ember. The best cold storage temperature for lily bulbs is 34° Fahrenheit. ■t / ■ ^^^^^1 r LILIUM LONGIFLORUM MULTIFLORUM. igii. The American Florist. 401 HOUSE OF 2.5C0 LILIUM GIGANTEUM AT EL REAH GREENHOUSES. HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. H. R. Richards, Grower, and O. C. Saakes. Retailer, in the Aisles. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Specimen Plants for Exhibition. 1 It is time for tliese plants to be ;lven their final tying or training out. •?his work should be attended to at mce, so as to give the plants a chance 0 shape themselves before the buds ppear. The branches being now more iliable than they will lie after the luds are set. consequently they can be Tiore easily twisted or trained as de- ired. The Question of the style of raining depends on the size and con- lition of the plants. If they have an bundance of shoots and branches a ood specimen is easily obtained with lery little training beyond sufficiently liipporting the plant and its branches. \ The first thing to consider is to lake sure the main stem of the plant 1 3 given good supjiort; a wire rod stake tie same as is used for staking roses U as good as anything. Let it extend jour or five inches above the plant for [tie present, then if the plant does not uild up to the top when finished, the (take can be shortened some with a air of wire cutters. Wire rings or oops are used to form extra large pecimens, but before resorting to this tyle of training it must be taken into [onsideration the extra cost of trans- jorting and getting them to exliibi- ons, to say nothing of the difficulty ||E handling them, but when the show only a short distance away this Is le most telling- way of training the lants, providing they have enough tioots to make a well formed solid oecimen. The rings must be supported y wires running down into the soil |i the pot to carry their weight, other- •ise the specimens will not be firm and jiany of the shoots will get broken. he tying should be done with strong iread or silkalino, and it shnuM be tarted at the center of the plant, fas- tening the string to the stake, then loop it at each shoot until the outside is reached, following this up clear around the plant. Another way of training, and it is the best when the plants have to be shipped long distances, as it allows tor them to be drawn closely in thus saving considerable on the shipping, is done by omitting the wire rings and using only the center stake, fastening the strings to it and looping each shoot until the outside is reached tlie same as before. Plants tied this way can be drawn in quite close without dam- aging the branches. The stock which is intended for sale as market pot plants and is now plant- ed out in the field or frames, should now be lifted and potted, being care- ful to use pots large enough to carry the plants, but do not have them too large because a small plant in a over- large pot is not satisfactory in any way; there is too much soil for the plant to do well and it does not look well for sale. On the other hand, even if the pot is a little small, the plants can be given more nourishment by watering them with liquid manure wa- ter. The compost for potting should not be made very rich with cow or other manures. A medium soil is what they like, something that the roots will work in quickly without causing a softness of growth. Any pompon or singles should also be potted. These are very useful in mak- ing up with the larger varieties and they are being more extensively used each season. After they are potted set them in a shady place for a few days and when they become well root- ed in the pots they can be stood around in the house where they will get the full light. C. W. JonxsON. Du;iiTON, M.\s.s. — A. E. Briggs has received a large consignment of calla bulbs which he will make a specialty this season. THE CARNATION. Syringing: and Ventilation. The latter part of August and throughout the month of September it is the usual experience to have heavy dews at night, and this makes it the more necessary that syringing and watering in the carnation houses should be completed as early in the day as possible, in order that the foli- age may dry off before night. A sur- plus of moisture on the foliage helps to provide conditions that encourage fungoid diseases, and especially when coupled with a heavy atmosphere, such as is frequently experienced In the regions near the coast at this sea- son. Of course one cannot get along without some syringing, for plants seldom come in from the field with- out carrying with them a greater or less number of noxious insects, and unless red spider is conquered at this period, there will be more trouble af- ter the firing begins, and at a time when syringing can seldom be done on account of the weather. Free ventilation and full light just as soon as the new stock can bear it after planting, is most beneficial, for car- nations do not need coddling, and a strong and sturdy growth is required to perfect the flowers during the com- ing winter. There is not much money In an extremely early crop of flowers, for not only is the demand light, but the flowers are of such an indifferent quality that only low prices are rea- lized. In addition to this, there is the necessity for building up the plants in readiness for the production of a good crop later in the season, and this is more readily lirought about by pinching off the short-stemmed flow- ers before they open, rather than to 402 The American Floris let them open and thus to use up more of the vitality of the plants. Speaking of vitality reminds us that there have been very few varieties that display this characteristic in so marlied a degree as those of the En- chantress family, even the original variety still being a fine grower, while the white form seems to be stronger and fully as free as its parent. Rose Pink Enchantress is also a good grower, though sometimes showing rust quite plentifully toward spring. It is a pity that the latter variety would not retain the same color dur- ing the winter that it shows in the early autumn, for if so it would un- doubtedly be a winner, the clear pink of this carnation at the present time being a delight to the eye. Many growers find fault with the keeping qualities of Rose Pink Enchantress, but we do not find any material dif- ference between that variety and the others of the Enchantress family in regard to keeping, its greatest fault being in color during midwinter, when its pink contains too much pur- ple, or else is too much streaked or brindled, tjut there are very few car- nations without an if, for the com- mercial grower cannot help but be- come critical, when he has to contend with so many critical customers. White "Wonder is a nice grower, strong and wiry in stem, and the few flowers opened look promising at this season, but a new white variety has much to contend with where White Enchantress is at home, the latter variety being both strong and pro- lific. Bright Spot seems free in growth, but it is much too early in the sea- son to say much about the color of a cerise variety, and its freedom of flower cannot be decided at this date. Bonfire has a beautiful color, but the plants were not remarkable in the field, nor do they seem likely to cover the ground very well in the house, but one may speak more de- cidedly about these newer candidates later in the season, for it would be manifestly unfair to condemn them thus early, though it would seem a reasonable prediction that Beacon still has a chance in the running. Princess Charming shows a pleas- ing color, being somewhat darker than Enchantress, and the growth is strong, and very distinct. If free enough in flower, this variety will doubtless make many friends. W. H. Taplin. Growing Carnations the Second-Year. Ed. American Florist ; We have a house of Enchantress and White Lawson carnations planted Au- gust, 1910 and flowered during the win- ter and summer. They have grown finely this summer and thrown out an abundance of new wood. We would like to keep them over another year. Do you think it would pay to attempt it? How should the plants be treated? New York. A. S. If the carnation plants have produced a continuous cut of flowers during last winter and this summer, then they have done enough and it would be better policy to throw them out and plant the house to fresh stock. But if they were given a cool temperature last winter and not allowed to produce to their full capacity, it may pay to run them over a second season, though it has been our experience that two- year-old plants become too grassy and produce their flowers more in crops than is the case with stock planted each season, and again the stems will average considerable shorter. We who live in the middle west cannot carry carnation plants through the second season inside, without their getting so badly infested with red spider during the very hot weather, that it is more profitable to plant fresh stock each season. If the plants under consideration are growing in a location where the nights are cool and there is enough moisture in the atmosphere so that the plants have come through the summer free of red spider and thrips, then it is possible that they may be carried over the second season successfully and be made to pay their way. It cannot be expected that a car- nation plant is going to bloom inde- finitely, there must be a let up at sometime for it to make its growth. This must be taken into consideration if .the attempt is made to carry the plants over. The method of treat- ment , should be to give the plants a thorough cleaning of all decayed leaves at this time, cutting out any hard or useless wood, ring up the plants so that there is a free circula- tion of air all around them, then re- move a little of the surface of the soil and replace with some live fresh soil (but this must not be carried to the extreme so that the roots are Sept. 1 6 THE PERENNIALS. Hardy Perrennlals In Landscape Work. Papor read b.v W. H. Walte, Western Springs. 111., before the Railway Gardeners' Association ; at Chicago, August 16, 1911. Hardy perennials are not yet so pop- ular in this country as they are in • Europe, but that they are fast forg- ; ing their way to the front is getting more noticeable every year; that many of them can grow in this country, to the ^ame perfection as across the waters, has been proved, and one has only to notice the native flora of the ' different states, its great variety and luxuriance of growth, to be convinced ; that the hardy perennial is thoroughly at home here. It is a fact that many \ of our best subjects are native Ameri- - can plants, yet superior varieties to the species have originated in Europe and have been sent out as novelties, many of them being sold to this coun- | try, thus reaping a rich harvest for : the hardy plant expert on the other j side. Now there is no need that this | .should be the case, and shows plainly ' that we have been sleeping and not | improving and not seeing improve- , ments in our own native flora. 1 That perennials can be used with ' good effect in most all landscape work i is without question, their number and variety are almost without limit and the question is how the garden lover ; is to enjoy as many varieties as his ! HOUSE OF LILIUM LONGIFLORUM. cut up during the operation). A little extra care should be exercised in wat- ering directly after this fresh soil is put on to give the roots a chance to work freely in it, this they will do quicker if the bed is held a little to the dry side. Any other treatment should be the same as with the newly planted stock. C. W. Johnson. YouNGSTOWN, O. — Contemplated leg- islation by the city council restricting the hours for plant sales at the city market has caused a movement toward forming a corporation of the growers and the purchase of property and building a flower and plant market. conditions will allow. Since almost from time immemorial the simple mixed border has been almost the first expression of flower gardening, and as there are no arrangements of these plants so graceful, more varied and none so easily adapted to almost any kind of a place, then the border of hardy flowers should have our first consideration. These are various kinds of borders, borders fringing shrubber- iesj borders along walks and devoted to nothing else but hardy perennials.^ I do not believe in planting them in isolated beds. There are a few sub- jects that probably look well this way. such as poenies, but the majority of plants have a better effect in the mixed border. rgii. The American Florist. 403 LILIUM HARRISII FIELDS AT STEPHENS BROS., BERMUDA. The variety of positions and places afforded by the front of a shrubbery are so tempting for these flowers that we frequently use them to good ad- vantage, but unless there is special preparation prepared for them we should, in cases like this, use plants that do not require a high state of ■cultivation to make them effective. Very fine displays can be made by the mixed border system. By mixed border I mean shrubs and pe- rennials together. The shrubs should not be so closely planted as it is com- mon to see them. If planted far •enough apart to show the individual beauty of the shrub and bold clumps of some of the easier grown perennials planted amongst them you will have a much more lasting effect than with shrubs alone. Our best shrubs are all very early bloomers, and consequently through- out the summer the shrubberies are practically devoid of all flowers. By the judicious use of perennials these shrubberies can be made quite showy throughout the summer months. What fine effects can be had by using large, bold clumps of the phloxes. Thes*- can be had in a beautiful variety of colors, and selection can be made that will Iteep a supply of bloom from June until September. These, of course, should be planted in good, open spaces, where the roots of the shrubs are not likely to encroach on them. The background j of the shrubs would, to my mind, be I an ideal setting for them and would show up their beauty to a marked de- gree. But, you say, "phloxes are often so mildewed and diseased, and that they run out so quick. True; they re- quire good cultivation, and I do not know of any one family of plants that will doubly repay you for any extra care that you may bestow upon them like the ploxes. They should be lifted, divided and transplanted in well ma- nured soil every two or three years. It is the young, thrifty, vigorous plants that give us the best iJowers, and they are not nearly so subject to disease as the older clumps. The different forms of hemerocallis can also be used with good effect by planting in large masses. They are also desirable on account of their fol- iage being so persistent and reaching the ground. There are several of the rudbeckias that are well worth plant- ing for effect. Perhaps we are a little tired of the Golden Glow, as it has been a little overdone at the expense of many other good things. A va- riety of rudbeckia. not much seen, but very effective when seen in a mass, is the variety Maxima. The foliage is broad and distinct, reminding one more of the cabbage family. The flowers are large and clear yellow and have black cones about three inches high. The campanulas and platycodons should not be forgotten. They keep up a continuous show of flowers all through the summer. The beautiful and stately Campanula latifolia ma- crantha is especially desirable. For spring and early summer the colum- bines are all that could be desired. These should be used in large masses, the many beautiful longspur hybrids being especially desirable. The German iris should find a part in every scheme. What glorious colors we have amongst these. Words fail to describe them. By a judicious selection of varieties their flowering season can be prolonged for a considerable time. For tall, stately and effective sub- jects for either the shrubbery border or the border devoted to perennials only there is nothing that can compare with the delphiniums. They are val- uable for their variety in height and in coloring, ranging in every shade of blue, from the palest lavender to deep indigo, set on spikes ranging from one to six feet in height. They are per- fectly hardy and thrive in any good garden soil. A good friable loam with plenty of well rooted manure will, of course, improve the quality of the flowers. For bold effect and acting as a screen to any objectionable feature the tall plume poppy Bocconia cor- data is often used with good effect; likewise the echinops, with its globu- lar flowers and thistle live leaves. The different varieties of solidago, the Gol- den Rods and the fall asters make beautiful combinations and all are easy to grow, as witness the "roadsides in the fall months. But I must not weary you and go on describing each good perennial. As I said before, the va- rieties are numerous and can be had to suit almost any situation, but will now consider for a few minutes their cultivation. General borders may be made in va- rious ways. For the majority of the plants it is wise to select a piece of ground on which the water does not stand too long. In planting select only good plants. Throw away all the poor ones. There is no scarcity of the best. To make a good effect the planter 404 The American Florist. Sept. i6, must know his plants, as at planting time the plants are dormant and lit- tle resemble the finished product. The borders of the choicest varieties should be made where they cannot be robbed by the roots of trees and shrubs. See that the ground is well cultivated and good and rich. A good beginning is wise, for you do not wish to tear up your plants evety year. In planting, plant in naturally disposed grounds, never repeating, if possible, the same Report on School Gardens. At the annual convention of the So- ciety of American Florists held in the City of Washington, nineteen years ago, August IS, 1892, Robert Farquhar of Boston read a paper on "Floriculture for Children" as a means of increas- ing and diffusing a knowledge of flow- ers. He stated, at that time, "I think the members of this society should make a united effort to have the claims of floriculture and all kindred subjects *^*.;-,(^%iM ,^"^>^'^"-i!?.^# '■' ■% -■ ' "' ' , ., vi ^'- ■ - ^^ii^^^H «^ _ ■-■-JE^^ mm^ "■'' "^ P"^ ^„^ IF. R. PIERSON CO S DISPLAY AT BALTIMORE. MD. PItotoeraph SupplinJ In F. R. Fier^ion Cji-, 'iarrytown. N. Y. plant at regular intervals, as is too often seen. The plants, of course, should be graduated in a sort of a way according to their height, but this should not be done with such mathe- matical precision as we see on a green- house bench. A bold, tall plant should be occasionally allowed to come near the edge, and low plants should here and there be allowed to run into the back. Try to avoid bare ground as much as possible. One of the most important points in the arrangement of perennial plants in the border is the color effect. Too often we see them planted haphazard, without any consideration whether the colors will harmonize pr not. In planting in masses each color has some dignity and a harmonized result should be aimed at. The time of flowering of each variety must also be taken into consideration. The part of the border for instance devoted to red flowers should have a variety that will keep up the same color effect for as long a time as possible. Likewise, the same treatment should be given the various principal colors. The %varm colors, such as scarlet, crimson, pink, orange and yellow, should be arranged so as to pass harmoniously into one another. Purple and lilac go well together, but must be kept away from the scar- let, red and pink. These colors ought to be blended with whites. Blue flowers, such as delphiniums, are best when associated with whites and their own handsome green foliage. Clumps of ornamental grasses or anything with green foliage, may also be used near blues and leading up to the other colors. Bradford, Peni^. — Probably the youngest attendant at the Baltimore convention was Master D. Donald Gra- ham of this city, who went with his father, George L. Graham, to meet with the Society of American Florists. for children recognized in all public schools. I feel sure that a large ma- .iority of the teachers would give their hearty support to wisely planned ef- forts in this direction." A broader or better suggestion is seldom made than was this. Since that time, the school garden idea has become national. Last year your committee made an e.xhaust- ive examination as to wh.at was being done in this direction in the various states of the American union, and made a report in some detail. When the committee was reappoint- ed, the work of school gardening was known to be so extensive that just what the. committee could accomplish was not clear, but a special suggestive circular was issued and sent far and wide over the country and the various responses that came back would be, in volume, beyond limit to reproduce. As a sample of what this important work is accomplishing we may give a few examples. First, the greatest at- tention and the most extensive adver- tising of the movement is in effect in the large cities, but in the smaller towns comparatively little is being done. Various states are giving pre- eminence to instruction in primary ag- ricultural knowledge, notably New York state, which now requires each one of the school commissioners to be able to pass an examination which covers a fundamental knowledge of agriculture. In New Jersey, particu- larly in the region of Orange, the work of developing the instinct of cultiva- tion is carried on most admirably. In that suburban district of the city of New York, the neatness and beauty of so many homes is such that it may be accepted as a model for many another district of the same general character. At Hastings, Mich., a little town of aliout 3..50O people, much interest is taken in the work, many waste places having been made beautiful and at- tractive, and many a home has been improved by the work done there. Last year one little girl, raised 100 heads of cabbage from a package of seeds costing one penny. In Worcester, Mass., great work has been done along this line and William D. Ross, the seedsman of that city, was one of the pioneers in starting school gardens and for several years gave away seeds, ali- solutely free, and this started a move- ment that has borne rich results. At Lancaster, Pa., the florists there deserve much credit for helping along the movement. Twenty thousand shade trees were recently given out to the school children and most of them were planted. Such work as this is what makes the city beautiful. At Amherst, Mass., a novel illustration of object teaching was done by Dr. Beales, pro fe-ssor emeritus of the Michigan Agri- cultural College, who started, as a part of the school garden, a weed garden patch, so that the children could learn to distinguish destructive and undesir- able vegetation. In Buffalo, our friend. Prof. Cowell, has, in many a way, urged and helped along the work. Buffalo is a city where so many people enjoy a bit of ground with their homes, that the work there has telling effect and the superintendent of public schools, writ- ing to W. F. Kasting recently said, "I wish to assure you of my interest in the matter and my desire to confer fur- ther with you relative to its advance- ment. In a crowded city like New York, window boxes play a most im- portant part of instruction. Cedar KROESCHELL BROS. CO.'S EXHIBIT AT BALTIMORE, MD. Pliotograpli Supplii'd by Krocscholl Bros. Co.. Cliicaeo. igiT. The American Florist. 405 }{ai'i<'s. t'lit thrifty <'it.v ni Inwa, is wherp the neoessit>' I'm- systematic traininK in soiiool garden wcnk is not yet fully appreciated, althouf;h our friends, I. X. Kramer & Kcm. florists, have dijiii- their best to start up the \vorl<. Cleveland has prol>al)l.\- cliinr> more systematic work in teaching children Kardening than any other i)lace, and the Homt- Garden Association of that city, because of its untirins work, gives a constant impetus, for from "School Gardening" it is only a step to "Home (Jardening." and this is the achievement to be desired : "To nmkr wiisfi- plates of tho i-\\y beiuitifnl iitifl usfful; To givf kiMiwlcdtro of surdoninj; f«)i- plorsure llMll prntit: To train i-itv i liildicn in tho <-tiltiv!itiini of the soil; To tlt'iiw attonti'tn tn Hr- imiiuitnino nf woi-k on tho land." In all this work, how far it is best to go in providing tools and all seeds free, is a (luestion. It is doul:tful if you cannot go too far in public distri- bution of seeds. The idea that the government is going to furnish every- thing is not a wise course to develop true independence of character. The United States Government has given attention to this study, and the bulletins that have been issued, par- ticularly one liy L. C. Corbett. horti- culturist of the Bureau of Plant Indus- try, is one of great yalue to a teacher, because children usually are not orig- inators; they are followers and the teacher must know, to be successful, how to be able to do things, and this bulletin, the "School Garden." is par- ticularly well fitted for that piu-pose. Miss Susan C. Sipe, who delivered an interesting talk upon this subject be- fore the convention of the S. A. F. held in Washington, has prepared a de- 'scriptive pamphlet, which is issued by the office of Experiment Stations in' Washington, upon "School Gardening and Nature Study in English Schools, with Illustrations," and surely it would seem that England is the land of the "Home Garden." Our friend. Dick J. Crosby, of the Agricultural Depart- ment, has also sent out a bulletin known as "Farmer's Bulletin -lOS." There is not a rural sthool teacher but what may read that bulletin to the utmost advantage. Prof. Galloway, chief of the Bureau of Plant Industry, lends a hand upon school gardens in general and in his excellent pamphlet issued in 1905, entitled "School Gar- dens," covers the ways of getting at this work, that is exceedingly instruct- ive. In the city of Poughkeepsie, N. Y., Principal William L. Wildy says, "I am directing the work for the Pough- keepsie garden school in Eastman's Park. We have two hundred children making gardens there now. This is the third year for the garden. I am also directing the work for the School Garden Association of New York city. We have under way five gardens in connection with the public .schools. They are known as model gardens. With these five gardens, we have about 2,000 children interested in the work. I find them very good workers and ex- pect to have very good gardens there." At Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y.. the academic pupils mapped out and named the trees and shrubs growing up'm the grounds to the number of 94, as the re- sult of the botanical work and instruc- tion which they received in the school, and in this same school dictrict, the present year, there are 111 cliiidren, ranging from eight to IT years, who are members of the "Home Garden Brigade." This work wherever it is carried on results in improving the streets. In i^pringfield. Ohio, we find that Christiiin Binnig and John M. Good, representing the .Springfield Florists' Club, jiresented to the members of the Board of Education a plan to beautify the yards around the public school buildings and they took hold of the work there with much earnestness. Here is a point that we wish to dwell upon. There is listed in the Florists' Directory as many as t!.(K)() florists scattered through the United States, aside from the nurserymen. The work that is possible to lie done by these men in each of their towns is very con- siderable and in any effort for public improvement it never rests simply with the man who has large means, but local florists can do just as these peo- ple at .Springfield have done, make the suggestion to their local board of trus- tees, and very few but what would see beneficial results from their efforts. This work is now almost world w-ide, among the leading peoples. In Ceylon, the Royal Botanical Gardens, in their reports state. "The school garden in- troduced into Ceylon about ten years ago has come to stay. Every year more and more schools are taking up this line of work and tliere are not wanting indications that before long most schools will have school gardens attached to them. In Austria over 8,000 gardens are cultivated in con- nection with the Austrian schools, the pupils receiving there expert tuition in horticulture." In Scotland the prize garden is said to be at Drumwhindle and the finest in Great Britain. The garden meas- ures one-quarter of an acre, and is enclosed on two sides by the school play grounds. At tw'o corners of the garden are neatly constructed rook- eries. In the first border all the plants growing therein were prominently named by signs of white letters on a piece of green stained wood. Around the walls were roses, apples, plums and cherries. The work in this garden was confined chiefly to the pupils over twelve years of age. This garden is so well kept up that it is almost a museum of itself, but the work is done by the children. To show the extent of this school garden work in further detail would be tiresome, for the work goes on thrpughout the United States but enough has been said to illustrate the importance given to this subject from a practical, economic view. It was recently stated by Congressman Jami- son of Iowa, speaking broadly upon this subject of school garden instruc- tion, "It is now possible for the schools, if wisely fostered and ade- quately promoted to transform the home, farm and civic life of every nook and corner of this broad land outside the congested district of large cities, and even there this noble move- ment may be made to lessen the evils of congestion, by winning the families to the land in the suburbs, while the husbands and fathers continue to earn wages in the city factory. The fore- runners of a beautiful town or village are the florist establishments of the place. Benjamin Hammond, Chairman. c. b. wuitnall, Michael Barkek, Wm. R. Smith, C. L. Seybold. Committee. The Drought In Europe. The hot summer weather and long continued drought in Europe has had .1 disastrous effect upon growing crops. In England and in man.v parts of France and Germany there have been no effective rains for over three months, and in places where stock could not lie artificially watered the .growing crops are shrivelling up. The following items have suffered severely : Manetti. — These come principally from England and France. In botli countries there will be less than half a crop. The grade of those shipped will necessarily be inferior. Practically all of the available crop was bought up before June. It is doubtful if Amer- ican buyers will get more than f!0 per cent of their requirements, then only where they ordered before June. In Germany the season was the hot- test and driest they have had for 7.3 years. The effect upon the crop of lily of the valley pips is problematical, though it is almost sure that the prod- uct will be inferior to former seasons. As a precaution most firms are re- fusing to book further orders except at a considerable increase in price. France in particular has suffered great damage. They grow for export millions of young fruit and ornamental stocks. Even artificial watering is in- effective, as the wells are dry. Prices rule much higher than usual and there will bo many shortages on orders. Belgium has not suffered so much as the other countries, for their export stock is all artificially watered, but the exceptionally hot summer weather has shown its effect on the azaleas. These will be smaller and more stunted in growth than usual. The quantity is up to normal, though the varieties Mme. Van der Cruyssen. Mme. Petrick, Simon Mardner and Vervaeneana re- main scarce and most growers are limiting orders t'o percentages of these varieties. M. OBITUARY. Francis 0. Canning:. Francis O. Canning of Villa Nova. Pa., died September 1 at the age of 44 years, from accidental poisoning by mushrooms, which had been gathered by one of the men in his employ and given to his wife to cook without his looking them over, although few gardeners knew the edible kinds better than he did. Mr. Canning was born in England and served his apprenticeship in the gardens of the Duke of Rutland, Bal- voir Castle, Grantham. He came to America 22 years ago and for six years was in charge of the propagating and plant houses at Fairmount Park. Phil- adelphia. He was then engaged as superintendent of S. T. Bodine's estate at Villa Nova. Pa., and after serving there some six or seven years was called to be instructor in horticulture at the Massachusetts Agricultural Col- lege. Amherst, Mass.. which position he held four years. He then returned to Villa Nova in the same capacity as sujierintendent of Mr. Bodine's mag- nificent gardens and grounds until his untimely death. He is survived by his wife, a sister in Philadelphia and a brother, Edward J. Canning, of the Botanic Gardens of .Smith College. Northampton, Mass. The funeral was held Monday, Sep- tember 4. in the Church of the Re- deemer, Bryn Mawr. Pa., and was largely attended. Interment was irt Westminster cemetery. 406 The American Florist. Sept. J 6, The American Florist 1885 Twenty Sixth Year 1911 ■Subicription, United States and Mexico. $1.00 a year: Canada. $2.00: Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.S0. Subscriptions accepted onlyfrom thosein the trade. When sendine us change of address always send t tie old address atthe same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Suggestions for plant growers 397 — Peonies 397 — Decorative plants 397 — Tulips and narcissus 397 — Geraniums 398 Caie of palms 398 The retail trade 398 — Summer flowers in Chicago stores 398 The Illy 399 — Growing lilies ( iUus. ) 399 —Lily notes 400 Chrysanthemums 401 — Specimen plants for exhibition 401 The carnation 401 — Syringing and ventilation 401 — Growing carnation the second year 4U2 Hardy perennials in landscape work 402 Report on school gardens 404 F. R. Pierson's display at Baltimore (lllus.).404 Krooschell Bros. Co.'s exhibit (lUus.) 404 The drouth in Europe 4U5 Obituary 405 — Francis O. Canning 405 Poisonous mushrooms 406 The county fairs 406 What the directory accomplishes 406 Meetings next week 406 Coming exhibitions 406 Chicago 408 Chicago Florists' Club 410 Des Plaines,, 111 411 Columbus, o 411 Toronto 413 Baltimore 414 St. Louis 415 Boston 416 Philadelphia 417 Pittsburg 417 Albany, N. Y 418 Washington 418 Cincinnati 420 New Orleans, La 420 Cleveland 420 The seed trade 424 — American Seed Trade Association 424 W^ichita, Kans 424 Massachusetts Horticultural Society 426 Market gardeners 428 — Massachusetts Asparagus Growers' Ass'n..428 — Notes on endive and celery 428 — Renewing soil 428 Montreal 428 The nursery trade !.'.!."."!!!!!!!.*.* .430 —The elms at Arnold Arboretum !!.!430 —The mountain clematis...- 430 Tuxedo Horticultural Society 436 THE Newport Horticultural Society Will hold a flower show in Masonic hall, September 16-19. The competi- tion for baskets, center pieces and ta- ble decorations for florists will be on September 17, and table decorations for private gardeners and amateurs September 18. Special prizes have been offered by many of the summer residents. The annual ball will be held September 20. The schedule of premiums for exhi- bition of dahlias to be held by the Connecticut Horticultural Society Sep- tember 19-20 provides for prizes for all classes for both professional and amateur growers and special premiums offered by Henry A. Dreer, Philadel- phia, Pa.; A. T. Boddington, New York; O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J.; Pittsburgh Steel Co., Pittsburg, Pa.; Scott's Nurseries, W. W. Hunt & Co., C. H. Sierman, Amos B. Ashcroft and H. L. Metcalf, Hartford. DI.SASTROU.S hail storms are reported from Wichita, Kans.. and Paxton, 111. The big greenhouse plant of the Dale Estate, Brampton, Ont., experienced its first injurious hail storm last month, when the houses were damaged to the extent of about one box of glass each. Frosty nights may be expected soon and ample provision should be made for the portection of tender plants in the open, as fine weatlier may continue several weeks after the first damaging cold snap. The report of the proceedings of the ninth annual meeting of the Chrysan- themum Society of America has been issued and mailed to members. It also contains a list of new varieties dissem- inated during 1910. both foreign and American, and enclosed is a list of special premiums offered for the an- nual exhibition to be held at St. Louis, Mo., November 7-11, 1911. Poisonous Mushrooms. The death of Francis O. Canning of Villa Nova, Pa., whose obituary will be found in another column, was caus- ed by eating poisonous fungi and this shows how careful all gardeners must be before serving these vegetables, es- pecially when they are picked in a wild state. Mr. Canning was well acquaint- ed witli all the edible fungi, but those which he ate were gathered by one in his employ, and given to his wife to cook without his having looked at them. Many poisonous fungi look so like the edible varieties that a thorough knowledge and careful study of this class of vegetables is absolutely neces- sary before it is safe to gather them and have them eaten. Books may be obtained which fully describe nearly all of the fungi found in our climate and stating whether they are edible or not, but these require careful study and one is not entirely secure even with this information at hand. If mushrooms are desired it is better to closely adhere to the well-known va- rieties and if these are not known, grow the agaricus cainpestris by planting spawn and thereby procure a whole- some and safe food. The County Fairs. This is the season of the year when the state and county fairs are held, and an opportunity is presented and generally lost by the florist and nur- seryman to advertise his products. To be sure the premiums offered are not remunerative, but these fairs are al- ways attended by crowds of people and the home decoration is becoming more and more the desire of the wom- en, and the chances for the florist to acquaint the people with the best of floral productions and thereby show that there is a wide-awake florist in their midst, more than compensates for the time and labor expended, and at this season the value of the flowers is inconsiderable. The exhibits of plants and flowers are generally staged in the same hall as the women's ex- hibits, and it is therefore in the place where it will attract the parties who will be the prospective buyers, and a good display of floral products will be inspected by many who would never go to the greenhouse, and also inform them where the flowers and plants can be obtained. The only way to make the floral part of these fairs a feature is for the growers to stage an attrac- tive display and the management will quickly see the attention that they at- tract and make the premiums larger that more exhibitors will be induced to make a display. These fairs certainly present a most inexpensive way for the grower of plants and flowers to advertise his stock to a large number of people. What the Directory Accomplishes THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO. : • I have your latest Trade Directory, whicli I used as a mailing list. We sent out circulars and price list to the entire nursery and seed trade as given in the directory, and out of the sev- eral thousand names used, only about three were returned to us. The sales resulting from the use of the list were the largest I have ever had. A great many have placed their orders with me again this season. Wishing you every success, I am, Yours very truly, A. J. LOCKYEAB. Evansville, Ind. Meetings Next Week. Boston, Hass., September 19-22. — Vegetable Growers' Association of America, Horticultural Hall. Boston, Mass., September 19, 8 p. m. — Gar- deners' and Florists' Club of Boston. Horticul- tural HaU. Detroit, Mich., Septemter 18, 8 p. m. — Detroit Florists' Club. 112 Farmer street. Grand Rapids, Mich., September 18. — Grand Rapids Florists' and Gardeners' Club, oflice of member. Hartford, Conn., September 22, 8 p. m.- necticut Horticultural Society. County Ing. Montreal, Que., September 18, 7:45 p. Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club. Guardians building. 211 Sherbrook street, New Orleans. La.. September 21, 8 p. New Orleans Hnrticultnral Society. Kolbs' 1'27 St. Charles avenue. Newport, R. I., September 20. — Newport Horticultural Society. Providence. R. I., September 18, 8 p. m.^ Florists' and Gai-deners' Club of Rhode Island. 96 Westminster street. Salt Lake City, Utah, September 19.— Salt Late Florists' Club. Huddiirt Floral Co., 64 Main street. Seattle, Wash., September 19.— Seattle Flor- ists* Association. Chamber of Commerce, Sec- ond avenue and Columbia street. St. Paul, Hinn,, September 19, 8 p. m. — Min- nesota State Florists' Association, 510 Snelling avenue, north. Toronto, Ont., September 19, 8 p. m, — Toronto Gardeners' and Florists' Association, St. George's hall. Elm street. Con- build- Royal west. m. — haU, Coming: Exhibitions. (Secretaries are requested to supply any omissions from this list and to correct any dates that may have been altered since the last advices.) Chicago, September 21-23, 1911. — Exhibitions of annuals, perennials and vegetables. Hortlcul- lural Society of Chicago. Art Institute. J. H. Burdett, secretary, 1620 West 104th Place. Chi- cago. Cincinnati. 0., November 13-18, 1911. — Fall ex- hibition. Cincinnati Florists' Society. Horticul- tural Hall-Music Hall. George S. Bartlett. sec- retary. 131 East Third street. Cincinnati. Hartford, Conn., November 8-9, 1911.— Chrys- anfhemnm show, Coimecticut Horticultural So- ciety. Putnam Phalanx Armory. Geo. W. Smith, secretary, Melrose. Conn. Hartford, Conn., September 19-20. 1911. — An- nual floral show. Connecticut Horticultural So- ciety. Unity Hall. Geo. W. Smith, secretary, Melrose, Conn. Lenox, Mass., October 25-26. 1911. — Grand fall exhibition. Lenox Horticultural Society. Town Hall. Geo. H. Instone. secretary. Lenox. Madison, N. J., October 26-27, 1911.— Six- teenth annual flower show. Morris County Gar- deners' and Florists' Society. James' building. Edw. Reagan. Morristown. N. J., secretary. Milwaukee. Wis., November 13-19, 1911. — Fall Flower Show. Milwaukee Florists' Club. Auditorium. Gustav C. Mueller, secretary, 926 Ninth street, Milwaukee, New Bedford, Mass., September 14-16, 1911.— Ninth annual fall exhibition. New Bedford Horticultural Society. Odd Fellows Hall. Jere- miah M. Tabor, secretary. 117 Sycamore street, New Bedford. igii. The American Florist. 407 New Haven, Conn., S6ptem1)er 13-14, 1911. — rirst annual dahlia exhibition. New Haven County Horticultural Society, Harmonic Hall. P. H. Wlrtz, BCcretary, 86 NlcoU street, New HaTen. Conn. New York, September 19-21, 1911.— Dahlia. fruit and vet;otnbl»' Bbow. American Institute of the City of New York, 19-21 West Forty-fourth Btreet. Wm. A. Eagleson. secretary. New York, November 3-7. 1911.— Fall exhibi- tion, Horticultural Society of New York, Amer- ican Museum of Natural History, Central Park West and Seventy-eeventh street. Geo. V. Nash, secretary. New Yorfe Botanical Garden. Bronx rark, New York. New York, November 1-3, 1911.— Chrysanthe- mum Show. American Institute of the City of New York. 10-21 West Forty-fourth street. Wm. A. F;nj;lP!^'^i- si-rrelary. New York, November 3-12, 1911, — American Land and Inigatlon Exposition, Madison Square Garden. Gilbert McClurg, general manager. Singer buildlnp. New York. Springfield, El.. September 29-October 7, 1911. —Illinois SInte Fair. J. K. Dickirson, secre- tary, SpringfleUl. St. Louis, Mo., November 7-11, 1911.— Fifth fall floral exhibition and pomologlcal display, St. Louis Horticultural Society, Coliseum, Jef- ferson and Washington avenues. Otto G. Koe- nlg. secretary, 6473 Florissant avenue. St. Louis. St. Louis. Mo., November 7-11, 1911. — Annual exhibition Chrysanthemum Society of America, in connection with the St. Louis Horticultural Society. Stamford. Conn., November 3-4, 1911. — First annual exhibition. Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural Society. Casino. J. B. McArdle, secretary. Merritt building. Greenwich. Tarrytown, N, Y., October 31-November 2, 1911. — Thirteenth annual exhibition. Tarrytown Horticultural Society, Music ball. B. W. Neu- brand. secretary, Tarrytown. N. Y. Worcester, Mass.. November 9, 1911. — Chrys- anthemum exhibition. Worcester County Horti- cultural Society, Horticultural hall. IS Front street. Leonard C. Midgley, secretary, Worces- ter, Mass. Wants, For Sale, Etc One Gent Per Word, Cash with Adv. ' For Plant Advs.. See ReadyRefercnce Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office I enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted— Florist. German, all around man wishes position- sood refereDces; Chicago preferred. Key 492. care Am'-rican Florist. Situation Wanted— Private gardener and flor- ist. 18 years' experience, marritd, no family: good reference. Key 493. care American Florist. Situation wanted— By traveling salesman; 15 years' experience: well acquainted with plants, seeds and florists' supplies; a hustler: can speak German. Key 494, care American Forist. Situation Wonted— By gardener and l^orist. Scotch: married withes situation, thoroughly ex- ' perienced in all branches; good references. \ Key 497. care American Florist. i fcituatlon Wanted— J-irst-clasu all-around donst I landscape gardener and muthroom grower, life i> experience. German, single, age 49. Address I Key 498- care .American Florist. Situation Wtinted— By single man. 29 years of age. with 15 yeatb' of experience in growing cut flowers and all kinds of pot plants: best of refer- I ences: please state wages. Alphonse Wm. Horebeck. R. F. D. Kansas City Mo. Situation Wanted — By German gardener, single, 2i years cf age; nine years' practical ex- perience m Germany France and this country, in private and commercial places. Friedrich Gerken. care of C. E. Willin, Roslyn Long Island. N, Y. Situation Wanted— by German. ISyearb' exper- ience in growing loses. carnatiocs. pot and bed- ding plants, also ic nursery and la-ndscape work: wants positi n in private or commercial place: able to take charge: prefer eastern states. ' A. Hoffman. Box 1, American Lake, Wash. ! Situation Wanted— Good sober, steady and industrious party wishes to secure a situation as salesman or decorator in retail florist store or as gardener or grower on private or commercial place. Sixteen years of experience in all branches of the Horist trade Can furnish the I best of references from past employers State wages when writing. Key 480, American Florist. Help Wanted— A man compttent to maoage a seed house, state age, experience, who with, and salary wanted, also referecces. Address Key 496. care Ametican Florist, Help Wanted— Firstclars pot plant g:rower: married man preferred; must be thoicnghly ex- perienced; best references required: salaryright for right party. A. W ifgand & ?ons, Indianapolis Ind. Help Wanted— Grower to take charge of green- bouse Must understand growing of carnations, chrysanthemums and bedding stock. Sober siogle German preferred. State- wages per month with board. D. S. Sevingston- 1657 Crawford Road, Cleveland. Ohio. For Sale-Two houses. ISxlCO, located in Irving Park; ill health cause for selling; a snap. Henry Schuffert. 4332 Batnard St.. Chicago. For Sale— Four greenhouses: 6ne for vege- tables or cut flowers and plants; snap if sold at once; hot water heat^-r. Address Key 495. care American Florist, For Sale or Rent— An old established retail florist store in Chicago, located on Wrightwood, Sheffield and Lincoln Aves. Greenhouse in connection. For further particulars call on or write J. T, Helbok. 941 Wrightwood Ave.. Chicago. 111. For Sale or Rent— 25 000 sq. ft. glass; steam heat; city water; 60 pounds pressure; for vege- tables or flowers: plant situated on muchtraveled street, leads also to popular cemetery, creating demand for (lowering plants: dwelling with green- houses. C, M- Norton. 629 Plaiofield Ave.. Grand Rapids. Mich, For Saie— 12 acre farm, best location in Illinois for truck gardening or poultry raising: green- house 20z25. 9 room residence and all c ut houses in first class condition; one mile from Hillsboro. Ills.; $1500,00 down, balance on good terms: write for further particulars. R. L. Beale. .^15 N. 12th St.. St. Lauis. Mo, For Sale— Two greenhouses, well stocked with Boston ferns and pot plants, one 20x125 feet and the other 16x20 feet; also a hot water boiler, three years old. and a large boiler in shed 20x24 feet; office 16x20 feet in connection: good location for retail trade: for further particulars call on or write. Aug. Koeble 4228 N. 40th Ave. Chicago, 111. Wanted to Rent— Greeniiouse with some land in good town in Northern Ohio. Indiana or Illi- nois, not loo far from railroad: will tease for term of years with privilege of buying. Kindly give full particulars in regard to location and price in your first letter. Address ' Florist." 808 Church St.. Flint. Mich. Salesman Wanted. A good all-'round salesman wanted; one who is accustomed to waiting on first class trade and is not afraid of work. To the right party a permanent position is assured, providing that he proves bis worth. It is necessary that photo (latest) should accom- pany all applications. Givereferences andal) par- ticulars in first letter ard state » aces expected. DUNLOP'S, Toronto, Canada. First-Class Store Man with many years of experience and capable of taking charge, is desirous ol securing a situation in or near Chicago. Key 49 1 , care American Florist. Help Wanted Reliable man to grow roses and caran- tions wanted at once. Send full parti- culars including age, experience and wages. Illincis. Address Key 499, care American Florist. Stop! Read This! Are you a live salesman with a little better than ordinary ability? Are you thoroughly acquainted with the florist and nursery trade. Ttiere is a position on our sales force for y oa. State your qualificatiODS in first letter. Key 484, care American Florist. FOR SALE. Two hot water boilers, horse shoe type, eacb capable of beating 6i 00 square feet of 4-in. pipe: four years old; complete with front, gratebar and smokebox. all Kood as new. Price on board car $200.00 each. Also one large Kroescbell boiler 5xI6feet. grate area 5x5 feet: boiler cost $619.00 three years ago; will sell for half that price. In- quire or address GEO. REINBGRG* 152 N. Wabash Ave.. ChicflO.^ FOR SALE CHKAP. If taken at once: will sell, with SJCOO cash, bal- ance on easy payments my greenhouse plant. cansisting of 50.(0U sq ft of glass. 15 acres of land. barn, living rooms, horses wagons, etc., with railroad switch on premises: this range ia located within 30 miles of Chicago on three rail- road: C. M & St. P.. Belt Line and C. M. Elec- tric road: all stock, planted ready for business; for further particulars call nr write, CHICAGO ROSE CO., 153 N Waba^h Avenue, CHICAGO NEW YORK SALESMEN We need men who are familiar with the green- house trade in and around New York. State age, experience and salary. Address Boilers, '"'American Florist r The Best Color Chart For Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen. % Erfurt, Germany, May 9, 1911. American Florist Co., Chicago, U. S. A., Dear Sirs: — If yon have any copies left of the comparative color plate compiled by F, Schuyler Mathews, I shall be obliged if you will send me one, my copy having somehow got mislaid and I do not like to be without this excellent little production. Yours truly, Ernst Benary. V Published and For Sale by the American Florist Co., Price One Dollar, Postpaid. 440 S. Dearborn Street, CHICACO. 408 The American Florist, Sept. i6. Beauties-Roses-Carnations YELLOW 'MUMS, fine large flowers, $2.50 to $3.00 per dozen. Order some of our Mrs. Aaron Ward Roses. You will find that they will sell well. We Grow all the Stock we Sell and Guarantee it to be Strictly Fresh. AMERICAN BEAUTIES PRICE LIST Extra long 30-in 24-in IS-in 8 to 12-in Per doz $2 50 200 1 60 1 00 76 Sbirt'stemsV. Per 100 $t 00 to 6 00 Kalserin, Rhea Reid, Maryland Per 100 Extra long select $8 00. Good Medium length $5 00 to 6 00 Good Short 3 00 to 4 00 Killarney, White KlUarney, and Perle Per 100 Extra long $6 CO to $ 8 00 Good medium length $4 00 to 6 00 Good short length 3 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward per Medium $4 CO to Short 2 00 to CARNATIONS Select White and Pink $1 50 to HARRISII LILIES per doz. 1 00 to " perlOO, SOOto Yellow 'Mums per doz. 2 60 to Asters, all colors 1 50 to Lily Of the Valley 3 00 to Adiantum 1 00 to Asparagus Sprays 3 00 to Ferns, Eastern, per 1000, $1 50 Galax, Green per 1000 1 00 Bronze per 1000 1 60 Smilax per doz. 100 $6 00 3 00 $2 00 1 26 10 00 3 00 3 00 4 00 1 50 4 00 20 16 16 2 CO Our Selection of Roses in lots of 500 at the rate of $15.00 per 1000. BASSETT & WASHBURN, Office and store: 131 N.Wabash Ave., Chicago. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, Illinois Chicago. TEADE SUFFERS A RELAPSE. It only takes a few warm days at this season of the year to make a radical change upon the market. The cooler weather had considerably short- ened up the crop and trade was begin- ning to brighten up quite a bit, but the warm daj's increased the supply and likewise shortened the demand. The event of the week has been the excessive supply of late asters. They have come from everywhere, and every grower had his boxes full of all colors. The best grades have found a good market and sold fairly well at good prices, but the medium and poorer grades have hung fire and the counters at the wholesale stores have been overloaded. Chrysanthemum Golden Glow is having a good call and the flowers are much improved and selling at good prices. The orders on some days have been for more than the re- ceipts and had to be held over until the next day. Carnations show great Improvement, especially in regard to the length of stem. Some very fine blooms of all the well known varieties were to be had on the market. Roses are being received in large quantities and the quality is very fine, but the supply is so large and the demand so meager that prices remain at a low figure. One of the most prominent growers states that the large increase of glass has caused an unusual supply of short grade roses which has kept the market overstocked. Lily of the valley is again in good supply. The shortage which occurred last week was found to be owing to one of the larg- est growers having lost his crop by fire ■which greatly decreased the supply. Orchids are to be had but the demand for these exotics is now very small. Dahlias are much more plentiful and in greater variety. The large show and the more graceful cactus varieties are now to be had in quantity. Lilies are of exceptionally fine quality and in good quantity. L. rubrum is still to be seen but there are but few L. auratum. The coarser fall flowers are to be had in large quantities and this week has brought out large vases of eupatorium to be added to already large list of this class of flowers. NOTES. A new retail store will be opened on the north side about October 1. Dun- can A. Robertson, the expert designer of the E. Wienhoeber Floral Co., and W. C. Adams, formerly with the same firm, have formed a partnership and heave leased the store on the corner of Rush and Bellevue streets. It is a good location, in one of the best resi- dential districts, adjacent to the North Shore drive, and with their thorough knowledge of the business they should be able to build up a lucrative trade. The fall and Christmas plants at Muir's on Michigan avenue are in splen- did condition. The Boston ferns and dracaenas are particularly fine and the poinsettias promise well for the holi- days. Store Manager Rowe has just returned from a well-earned vacation spent at Cleveland, O., where he called on the prominent florists of that city and absorbed all the good things that came under his notice. Notwithstanding the general business apathy the trade at A. Lange's has kept up well all summer and the force has all it can do to keep up with the present demands for funeral and other floral work. The transient trade has been particularly good and the large display of seasonable stock so advan- tageously arranged in the window at- tracts many a prospective buyer. The ducklings at John Mangel's con- tinue to attract attention to the win- dows and the beautiful nymphaeas which can always be seen so nicely arranged have been a feature all the summer and are still a great attrac- tion to the people passing this busy corner. Tim Matchen takes great pleasure in showing Peter Reinberg's customers the fancy grade of American Beauty and Mrs. Marshall Field roses that his firm is cutting. He is particularly fond of the latter and says it is the prettiest and most fragrant rose grown today. Bassett & Washburn are experienc- ing but little trouble in finding a mar- ket for the choice blooms of Golden Glow chrysanthemums that they are now cutting and also the largest crop of American Beauty roses that the firm has ever had. Marshall Field & Co. are using the new rose Prince de Bulgarie quite ex- tensively in their window displays this week. A few were also seen in the J. A. Budlong and Weiland & Risch stores on September 11. New tables and other improvements are being made in the attractive store of the Pleischman Floral Co. in prep- aration for coming fall trade. Peter Papas, formerly with Canger & Gormley, is conducting a flower booth in the Wabash Fruit Co.'s store at 502 South Wabash avenue. Bert Woods, formerly employed on the local market, has accepted a posi- tion as packer with the Chicago Flower Growers' Association. W. .1. Smyth and family returned from an enjoyable visit to California Septem- ber 1 and are now at their summer home at Antioch. Chas. W. McKellar says that with a few more days of favorable weather, Cattleya Labiata ought to be in full crop. Thos. McAllister, of the A. Lange force, is spending his vacation at Ben- ton Harbor, Mich. J. F. Czarnik, the Chicago avenue florist, is visiting in Buffalo and other eastern cities. jgii. The American Florist, 409 Poehlmann Bros. Co. 32=34=3(» E. Randolph St. ■^"^Ra'JIS^Sff 3^''°"' CHICAGO, ILL. Short Roses, Our Selection, $10.00 per lOOO Current Price List. — AMERICAN BEAUTIES I Per Doz. Long, specials S2 50 36-inch 2 OO 30-inch 1 60 24-inch 1 25 18 to 20-inch 1 00 Short Per 100, $2.00 to $6 00 Per 100 KttLARNEY, Special $ 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short $2 00 to 3 00 RICHMOND, Special 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short $2 00 to 3 00 WHITE KILLARNEY, Special 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short $2 OOto 3 00 PRINCE DE BULGARIE 4 00 to 10 00 MRS. AARON WARD 2 00 to 6 00 Subject to change without notice. Per 100 MY MARYLAND, Special $8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medmm 4 00 Short $2 00 to 3 00 PERLE 2 OOto 6 00 Cattleyas per doz., $7 50 to $9 00 Oncldlums. 3 00 CARNATIONS, Per 100 Fancy white, pink and red 3 00 First quality $1 00 to Short Lawson Harrlsii Lilies per doz., $1 50 Valley $2 OOto Daisies, Shasta „ 1 OOto Gladiolus Asters 1 OOto extra fancy 3 00 to Plumosus Sprays, Sprengeri Plumosus Strings, extra long... per string, 60c Galax per 1000, $1 25 Ferns per 1000, 1 50 Adlantum Croweanuin 75c to 2 00 75 10 00 4 00 1 50 4 00 2 00 4 00 3 00 1 00 POEHLNANN'S FANCY VALLEY) EXTRA FINE H3RRISII LILIES I W8 make these a specialty. Cai supply them all the Year. Once tried you will have no other jk The J. B. Deamud Co., with the store brightened up with a new coat of white paint artistically applied by Wilder, is ready for a big fall trade. The supply of stock now being received is large and of excellent qual- ity. An especially fine grade of Ameri- can Beauty and other roses and a high grade of carnations are daily receipts, not mentioning the large quantity of excellent asters and gladioli that are always on hand. The Illinois state fair will be held at Springfield, September 29 to October 7. Liberal premiums are offered in floriculture, of which department Rob- ert O'Dwyer, 714 "W. Madison street. Chicago, is superintendent. Copies of the premium list may be had by ad- dressing J. K. Dickirson, Secretary I State Board of Agriculture, Springfield. John Michelsen, the hustling mana- ger of the E. C. Amling Co.'s store, has returned from a most enjoyable visit to Buffalo, Cleveland and with the violet growers at Rhinebeck, N. Y. He says the supply of violets this year will be equal to the demand, although the better grades may be somewhat short. Nick Kruchten harbored a thief, for on September 7 the domestic employed in the household absconded with $290 * an money. She was arrested in Spring- field the following day with .$2S0 on her person, which Mr. Kruchten ex- • pects to recover September 15 when \ the hearing will be held. I M. B. Hirsch, The Willard Florist, ' has been confined to his bed for the last ten days, owing to a severe attack ' of sciatic rheumatism. During his ill- ness the store has been in charge of his able wife who reports being kept (fluite busy with funeral work. The bowling club will open the new season on September 27 at Bensinger's new alley, 29 West Randolph street. The chairman, Allie Zech, would be pleased to hear from those who intend to bowl this season at the earliest possible moment. Vaughan's trial grounds at Western Springs are very attractive and inter- esting just now, many of the subjects being at their best. The extensive plantations of cannas and hardy herba- ceous perennials are well worth in- spection. N. J. Wietor, who is a good judge of horseflesh, picked every winner in the races at the Libertyville fair on Thursday, September 8. His firm is installing four large hot water boilers in their greenhouses on Devon avenue. Otto W. Frese, manager of the Chi- cago Flower Growers' Association's store, says that the organization is still receiving applications for mem- bership, some being from the leading growers in this section. E. E. Pieser writes from Canada that his health is about the same, the change in climate doing him but little if any good. His brother, G. H., is still very ill and his condition is con- sidered serious. The Briggs House Florists have made arrangements to open another store at 48 East Van Buren street on or about October 1, 1911. This store will be known as the Briggs Floral Co. Prank Johnson says the A. L. Ran- dall Co.'s supply department is very busy and expects the cut flower de- partment will be the same as soon as the asters are off the market. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is cutting a choice grade of Cattleya Labiata and Oncidiums. John Grossman, the eSi- cient stenographer, is back on the job after a two months' vacation. Miss H. V. Tonner received her first shipment of violets on September 9, when one of her growers jokingly pinned a bunch of 25 on his consign- ment slip. Sinner Bros, are cutting a good crop of Killarney and White Killarney roses. The Geo. Wittbold Co. is filling a large number of shipping orders for palms, ferns and other choice decora- tive stock. George Perdikas arranged the floral decoration last week for the opening of Stuart's new restaurant on Van Buren street. Charlotte Megchelsen installed a new up-to-date ice-box and fixtures to match in her store at 4656 Grand boulevard. Julius W. Niesen, 304 E. Forty-sev- enth street, is preparing for the holi- days by repainting and plastering his store. The Athenian Floral Co. is planning on making further improvements to their store on Wabash avenue. John Starrett, feeling much im- proved in health, is again attending to his duties at Hotel La Salle. John F. Farrell, 4664 South State street, is being kept very busy with a large amount of funeral work. John Propps, formerly with George Perdikas, helped out at Manusos Bros.' store for a couple of weeks. John Kruchten the "Gardenia Man" received his first shipments of these popular flowers this week. H. E. Fhilpott left for his home in Winnipeg after a month's visit in this and other cities. Frank Williams and wife returned on September 7, from a several months' visit in Greece. Mrs. J. A. Mendel has returned from her summer visit at the family cottage on Fox Lake. Chas. Zapfe of the J. A. Budlong force is enjoying a two weeks' vaca- tion. J. A. Sikuta says the busy season is on at his North State street store. E. Leslie is opening a store on West Randolph street, near State. W. P. Kyle, of Kyle & Foerster, is enjoying his vacation. 410 The American Florist. Sept. i6, Peter Reinberg, 30 E. Randolph St., -GOOD CROP OF- Richmond, Killarney and White Killarney, Al stock. Also a large supply of Mrs. Marshall Field The prettiest and most fragrant rose in the market. BEAUTIES Extra Choice Stock. Fine colored buds on long stems with good clean luxuriant foliage. CHICAGO. Current Price List: AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. Extra long stems $3 00 36 inch stems 2 50 30 inch stems 2 00 24 inch stems 1 76 20 inch stems '. 1 BO 16 inch stems 1 26 12 inch stems 75c to 1 00 Short stems 60 Richmond Killarney White KlUarney My Maryland Mrs. Field Per 100 Select $6 00 Medium $8 00 to 5 00 Per 100 $6 00 $3 00 to 6 00 Uncle John I Select ... Bride I Medium Sun'L^ia I Select $6 00 p""jg ^ Medium $3 00 to 6 00 Roses, GUI selection 3 00 Harnsll Per doz., $1 60 Carnations 1 50 to 2 Oo Valley 3 OOto 4 00 Adiantom 1 00 Asparagus, per bunch.....4j 60 Asters 1 60to 3 00 Ferns, per 1000 1 60 Some of the growers are complain- ing at the methods adopted by some houses handling outside stock from private gardens. Much of the stock is of poor quality, is held too long be- fore cutting and sells at low figures and they regard it as an unjust com- petition. The growers feel that they ought to be given first consideration in view of the fact that they consign stock at all times of the year and when it is most needed and that they suffer considerably when parties who are not really in the trade send in such stock. Gus Rusch, formerly with Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis., is in the city this week on business connected with the new wholesale house that will open in that city in the near future and in which he is interested. Mr. Rusch's many years of experience and wide acquaintance in the trade will help him considerably in building up a lucrative business. Allie Zech and wife entertained a number of their friends at their home at 3630 North Leavitt street on Tues- day, September 12. Allie did his best to square himself with his many friends for the hasty and secretive act of a few days ago. Everybody had a good time and the couple were freely forgiven. Zech & Mann are preparing for an- other busy season with the regular store force and additional ofEce help. Mr. Zech, the senior member of the firm, is suffering from the effects of a bad cold. Robert Newcomb has returned from a successful business trip through Michigan. He reports trade as good with the growers, all feeling very op- timistic. The Horticultural Society of Chi- cago will hold an exhibition of asters, dahlias and perennials at the Art In- stitute, Michigan avenue, September 21-23. Chicago Florists' Club. The regular meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club was held at the Union restaurant September 7, with a good attendance. President Philpott in the chair. The usual routine business was transacted and the following applica- tions presented for membership : Paul E. Weiss, Arthur Schmidt, Henry Meyer, Paul Amling, Wm. Burchof and Walter Amling, May wood; D. E. Preres, 30 East Randolph; M. H. Mann, 5504 North Clark; Wm. Lormaa, 54 East Randolph, and Ignacz Stachowiac, 2619 Herndon streets. The club, after much discussion, de- cided to celebrate its twenty-fifth anni- versary at the next meeting, when the St. Louis, Milwaukee, Detroit and Cin- cinnati Florists' Clubs are invited to attend. The Wisconsin and Missouri cities have already accepted the invi- tations and promised to be on hand with large delegations, Cincinnati and Detroit are expected to do likewise and a most enjoyable time is anticipated. A committee consisting of A. T. Pyfer, Allie Zech, A. C. Kohlbrand, H. N. Bruns and E. C. Amling was appointed to make the necessary arrangements and provide entertainment for the ban- quet to be held at 8 p. m., to which the members of both the local and vis- iting clubs and their ladies are cor- dially invited to attend. Elmer D. Smith, the well-known grower of Adrian, Mich., will read a paper on chrysanthemums at the next meeting when a short business session will be called promptly at 7 p. m. Allie Zech, chairman of the sports and pastime committee, read a propo- sition from D. A. Bensinger in regard to the rental of the new alleys that the club intends to use next season. The proprietor donated $60 to the prize fund with the understanding that the club is to use his alleys and roll the scheduled number of games. The prop- osition was accepted and Mr. Zech instructed to go ahead and make the necessary arrangements, and if pos- sible, also arrange for a bowling match between the visiting clubs on the af- ternoon of October 5. George Asmus was called upon to ex- plain the cause of the bowling team's defeat at Baltimore, and responded by saying there was little to be said for the score card plainly told the story. He spoke favorably of the ride over the Monon railroad, of the convention at Baltimore, and of the convention to be held here next year and urged the members to unite and make it the larg- est in the history. A. T. Pyfer and President Philpott also spoke in glowing terms of the convention, and of the enjoyable time enroute. C. W. Johnson was appointed man- ager of the chrysanthemum show to be held by the club on November 2. President Philpott was upon motion of E. C. Amling authorized to appoint the committees that were necessary to make the arrangements for the coming convention. Frederick, Md.— F. C. Hargett held a fioral reception at his residence, Au- gust 30. The Hagerstown fiorists sent quantities of flowers to be used in the decorations. North Tonawanda, N. T.— The King Construction Co. have purchased seven acres of land with a frontage of 1,000 feet on Wheatfield street and will at once commence the construction of several buildings which will be com- pleted by May 1, 1912, including a ma- chine shop, structural building, wood- working shop, warehouse and office building. These will replace the plant on Thompson street which was de- stroyed by fire last spring. igii. The American Florist. 411 LARGE SUPPLY OF Beauties, Roses, Asters, Carnations Snd All Other Good, Choice Seasonable Stock BEST IN THE MARKET CURRENT PRICE LIST Order of Us. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. 36to48iDch $2 50to53 00 24to30inch $1 50 to 2 00 18 to 24 inch 1 00 to 1 50 12tol8inch 75 to 100 8to 12inch 50 ROSES Per 100 Specials $8 00to$10 00 Richmond $3 00 to $6 OO Killarney 3 00 to 6 00 Maman Crochet 3 CO to 6 00 My Maryland 300to 6 00 Brides 3 OO to 6 00 Maid 3C0to 6 00 ROSES, Our Selection $3 00 MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 Asters, fancy $2 O0to$3 00 common 75 to 150 Carnations, fancy 2 00 to 3 00 common 75to 15 Orchids per doz., $7 50 'Mums ner doz..$2 OOto 3 00 Gladioli }3 OOto $5 00 Harnsii Lilies 12 50 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Adiantum 75 to 100 Asparagus Strings — each, 50c lo 60c Asparaeus Bunches... each. 25c to 50c Spreneeri Bunches.... each. 2Sc to 35c SmilaK per doz.. $1 50 Galax, green per 1000. 1 50 hronze per 100(1. 125 Ferns per 1000, 150 Subject to change without noticek VAUGHAN & SPERRY Long Distance Phone Central 2751. 161 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. | "The Busiest House in Chicago." A General Assortment of All Greens and Seasonable Flowers ASTERS Fine large blooms of the best quality and varieties. CARNATIONS Extra fancy blooms that equal winter gronwn stock. All St ock billed out a t Lowest Ma r k e t Prices. ROSES Plenty of all grades and varieties, GLADIOLI Large spikes on long stems, with clean foliage. J. B. DEAMUD CO. Phones ku?iS.'i1iJV4^l|-. 160 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Des Plalnes, 111. Hoerber Bros, are cutting a magni- ficent grade of Bride, Bridesmaid, Kil- larney, White Killarney and Richmond roses. The rose and carnation crops are growing finely and a large cut of good commercial blooms is assured for this season. The stoclt grown at this establishment is placed upon the mar- ket at the wholesale store at 1G2 North Wabash avenue, Chicago, where P. C. Hoerber and Harry Meinheim so pleas- antly preside, W. F. Hoerber having charge of the greenhouse end of the business. It might be said here that this firm has made a wonderful show- ing for the short time that they have been in business and bid fair to give their competitors a good run when it comes to distributing their high grade stock. Frank Garland's two new houses, 41x150 feet are now completed and planted with roses and chrysantlie- mums. The proprietor is planning on doing some more building next year, and if he decides he will move his boil- ers to the north end of the range, tear down the old shed and connect the east witli the west range. Mr. Garland's stock is in the pink of condition and the usual supply of carnations, roses and chrysanthemums is expected this season. The stock in the Des Plaines Floral Co.'s greenhouses is in splendid con- dition and a good crop of carnations is the outlook for the coming season. This enterprising firm, is evidently up- to-date for all the late novelties such as Bonfire, Washington, Princess Charming, Mrs. C. W. Ward and Dor- othy Gordon are grown here. Harry Blewitt, the senior member of the firm, is particularly proud of his Wash- ington carnation plants and is induced to think that the Chicago Carnation Co. put out a prize winner when they placed this popular variety on the market. All of the other new novelties are in the best possible condition and they look very promising. H. S. Garland, William Garland, Edw. Garland, Alex Garland, H. T. Gray and R. E. Gray attended a secret meeting of the Canteloupe Society on Friday, September 8, 412 The American Florist. Sept. i6y \ [xtra Taney Beauties White Killarney, Killarney, Mrs. Jardine, Richmond and Uncle John Roses« CURRENT PRICE LIST-SUBJECT BEAUTIES Perdoz Extra Select $2 50 36-inch stem 2 00 30-inch stem 1 60 24-inch stem 1 25 20-iinch stem 1 00 16-inch stem 75 12-mch stem 50 Per 100 Killarney, select $ $ 6 00 medium $ 3 00 to 4 00 short 2 00 White Killarney, select 6 00 medium 3 00 to 4 00 short 2 00 TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Per 100 Richmond, select 6 00 medium 3 00 to 4 00 short 2 00 Carnations, fancy 3 00 " good 1 50 Easter Lilies, medium 10 00 " long 12 00 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Ferns 1 60 Sprengeri and Asparagus Sprays each 60 All Green Goods at market rates. ROSES, our selection, $3.00 per 100 WIETOR BROS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. "When the popular young men raided Frank Garland's garden and carried away a wheelbarrow full of choice fruit. A contest was held in the boiler shed of one of the local growers, to see who could make way with the most fruit and at its close the honors were awarded to H. S. Garland and R. E. Gray, who each managed to stow away in their secret recesses, eight large, ripe and juicy melons. The Geo. M. Garland Co., after much experimenting, has found a method of heating castings so as to eliminate all strain on the gutter which in the past has been the cause of their gutter breaking. The method also strengthens the casting, making it of a semi-malle- able nature. The manufactures made a test for the special beneiit of the writer, who was greatly interested and impressed with the new method. It is heard, from good authority, that T. B. Gray of the Geo. M. Garland Co. has leased a flat and will occupy it soon. Something of the same nature is also heard of Alex. Garland, so the welcome sound of wedding bells may be expected at any moment. Fletcher James is the proud posses- sor, of what he thinks, is one of the best lighted greenhouses in existence. This house, 34x125 feet, (a fine sample of modern construction) was built by the Geo. M. Garland Co., the well known local manufacturers. H. C. Blewitt is expecting great things from his crop of sweet peas. Lord & Burnham's new factory is now running in full blast and keeps all hands exceedingly busy turning out material for the many orders that they have on hand. The writer wishes to thank the Can- taloupe Society and H. G. Garland for the many courtesies received during his visit to their prosperous little city. Warren Garland is building a new house, 27x225 feet, for carnations and sweet peas. Sol. Garland is putting up a new car- nation house 27x225 feet. Garland con- struction. Mrs. F. Garland is visiting with her daughter Rennie, at Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Des Plaines Violet Co.'s new greenhouses are now all enclosed. Grant Wiffin is building a new resi- dence and another greenhouse. C. Norby of Norby & Hoefle is build- ing a new residence. Columbus, 0. The Ohio State Fair opened at Co- lumbus, Ohio, August 28 and continued through September 1. Heretofore, ex- cept by the Livingston Seed Co., little interest has been taken in the floricul- ture classes. This year we note with pleasure the appearance of Sherman F. Stephens, of Columbus, and Aug. Schneider, of Springfield. Chas. Jor- dan, of "Wauseon, proved himself a most competent judge, his decisions be- ing favorably accepted by the com- petitors. The chief feature was a dining table decoration, which S. F. Stephens won, with a beautiful combination of My Maryland roses and lily of the valley. The Livingston Seed Co. was second, using a centerpiece of Mrs. Taft roses and delphiniums. Miss Rachael Smith of Trinway, Ohio, was third with a neat design of a lake for a center- piece. Mr. Schneider's flowers being lost in transit unfortimately prevented him from competing in this class. The designs, bouquets and vases proved quite an attraction on Thursday of the fair. The Livingston Seed Co. took first premium on a pair of bouquets of Richmond and Killarney roses. S. F. Stephens ran a very close second with a pair of much larger bouquets of lavender and white asters, which were especially admired by the ladies. S. F. Stephens took first premium on a large funeral design, exhibiting a large- wreath on an easel. Livingston Seedl Co. second. The first premium for a large festival design was won by S. F.. Stephens, with a very appropriate de- sign, cornucopia or horn of plenty. The Livingston Seed Co. second. S. F. Stephens took first premium on col- lection of five small funeral designs, with Livingston Seed Co. coming in second. The first premium on vase American Beauties was awarded to Livingston Seed Co., on account or their exhibiting a greater number than S. F. Stephens. First premium on dis- play of 25 varieties of cut flowers was: awarded to S. F. Stephens; Livingston Seed Co., second. Vase of flowers,, not over 12 inches high, Livingston Seed Co., first; S. F. Stephens, second. Competition was keen in the plant classes. Perhaps the most notable ex- hibit was a fine specimen of cycas revo- luta, forty years old, shown by S. F. Stephens, in whose houses it has been for thirty-six years. The plant awards- were as follows : Pair hanging baskets — Livingston- Seed Co., first; S. F. Stephens, second. Basket of plants— S. F. Stephens, first; Livingston Seed Co., second. Collection of stove and greenhouse plants, not less than fifty — S. F. Stephens, first; Livingston Seed Co., second. Collection of cannas in bloom — S. F. Stephens, first; Livingston Seed Co., second. Porch box filled with plants— S. F. Stephens, first; Livingston Seed Co., second. Collection of palms — Livingston Seed' Co., first; S. F. Stephens, second. Single specimen palm — S. F. Stephens, first; Livingston Seed Co., second. jgn. The American Florist. 413 Beauties, Roses, Valley SPECIAL THIS WEEK Good Short Roses $7.50 per 1000 'Carnations Good shipping stock in longer grades. Short ^^-^^ oiiur I pe, 1000. Am. Beauties Good short and medium lengths, also long. V alley $3.00 per loo. Kiilarney aT^pV Good long and medium. Smilax l^llT'' wire in your orders. They will have prompt attention at reasonable prices. PRICE LIST American Beauties, per doz. Extra long $3 00 2(.Winch 200 1518-inch 1 50 12 inch 1 00 Short stems per 100. $4 00 to 6 00 Kaiserin, Rhea Reid, Maryland. Per lOa Long select J6 00 Good medium length 5 30 Good short 2 00 Kiilarney, Richmond, White Kiilarney and Perle. per too Lone select $6 00 Good medium leneth 4 00 to 5 00 Good shoit leneth 2 00 Carnations. per too Fancy indoor $2 00 to 3.^ 00 Good short 1 00 .$8 00 to HARRISII Aoratum Rubrum Snapdragons Chrysanthemums per doz., $1 00 to $3 00 Tuberoses per doz.. SOto 75 Marigolds Lily of the Valley 2 00 to Gladioli, fancy 2 00 to Asters. Fancy, Specials Short 1 OOto Adiantum Asparagus Sprays Strings each. 60c Sprengeri Ferns per 1000. $1 50 Galax, Green and Bronze. per 1000. 1 50 Smllaz perdoz.. 1 50 to 2 00 $8 00 10 00 4 00 3 00 2 00 3 00 4 00 3 CO 2 00 1 00 2 00 2 00 The Chicago Flower Growers^ Association Phone Randolph 5449. #^l«i#>2a«vrk 176 N. Michigan Ave., ^nii/agU See Plant Advertisement on Page 437, This Issue. : Vase of plants — Livingston Seed Co.,. first; S. F. Stephens, second. The few remaining classes of lesser importance were awarded to Living- ston Seed Co., there being no compe- tition, as S. P. Stephens did not enter in these classes. The Livingston Seed Co. also won first premium on collec- tions of roses, carnations, asters, gladiolii, without competition, except on roses by Mr. Schneider, who took a close second. Flower shows and the undertaking of flpwer shows has resulted in getting the florists of Columbus liopelessly divided. Some new blood came in the organization, voted the club oflicials antique and otherwise incapable of holding anything other than club room shows, formed a new society, and to all appearances Columbus was to have a first-class show, when suddenly the bubble (as it proved to be) burst and all hopes of a fall show have been abandoned, consequently very little is heard, either of the Florists' Club or the association, except for an occa- sional compliment (?) through the trade papers. We need an efficient leader. Columbus has great possi- bilities, if the florists will only pull together and forget the things of yes- terday. C. E. M. Toronto. EXHIBITION BRINGS CROWDS. The annual exhibition brought the largest crowds of visitors this city has ever known. The exhibition as a whole was a great improvement over that of previous years. While the plant and flower displays were not so numerous as in former years, they were of high character. Particularly meritorious were the plant exhibits of Sir Henry Pellat, Thos. McVittie, gar- dener, H. G. Dillemuth arranged elabo- rate displays of grain and other prod- ucts with fine eftect for the Grand Headquarters for ORCHIDS and all Fancy Stock CHAS. W. NcKELLAR, 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Trunk and Canadian Northern Rail- roads. The principal awards were as follows : Group of flower and foliage plants covering 400 square feet of floor space — Sir Henry Pellat (Thos. McVit- tie, gardener), first; Thos. Manton, second; Reservoir Park (Douglas Rob- ertson, gardener), third; Allen Gar- dens, (C. C. Collins, gardener), fourth. Group of ferns and selaginellas— Sir Henry Pellat, first; Reservoir Park, second. Best and most original floral design — A. S. Jennings & Co., first; with aero- plane of white and pink asters; S. A. Frost, second, wreath of orchids and lily of the valley with cork bark; Thos. Manton, third, wreath of orchids and croton leaves, with birch bark cross. Table decorations— S. A. Frost, first, American Beauty roses and birch bark arrangements; A. S. Jennings & Co., second, windmill of white carnations; Thos. Manton, third, plaque of Kiilar- ney roses and statice Bridal bouquets — J. J. Higgins, first, with arrangement of lily of the val- ley and Dendrobium formosum gigan- teum; S. A. Frost, second. Presentation basket — J. J. Higgins, first, American Beauty roses in green- toned basket, with Odontoglossum grande on handle; S. A. Frost, second, American Beauty roses tied with American Beauty ribbon; Thos. Man- ton, third, with Kiilarney roses. Judges — S. A. Anderson, Buffalo, N. T., and Geo. Robinson, Montreal. NOTES. The Dale Kstate, Brampton, is ship- ping excellent cattleyas and lily of the valley. Adiantum Farleyense is now well grown here and the fronds soon will be ready for shipping. Good prog- ress is being made with this firm's new $15,000 concrete cold storage plant. Manager Geraghty at Dunlops has been so busy in recent days that he is compelled to take his meals on the work bench; several of his assistants being absent en vacation. R. Jenninp.';. j:!rampton, has added a new house this season and is now cut- ting good Golden Glow chrysanthe- mums for which there is brisk de- mand. J. O'Brien, formerly in charge of the prison grounds and greenhouses, is now manager of the prison farm at Guelph. John Chambers, park commissioner for many years, is now superintendent of the prison grounds and greenhouses. Wm. Fendlay, Brampton, has his specialties, violets and carnation in the usual excellent condition. Visitors: Mrs. Scrim, Ottawa; Wm. Gammage, London; H. L. Janzen, Ber- lin; Geo. Robinson, Montreal; Mr. Skinner, Mitchell; S. A. Anderson and wife, J. Palmer and Fred Beow, Bul- falo, N. Y.; J. Karins and S. Green, Philadelphia, Pa.; R. Karlstrom, So. Orange, N. J.; Arnold Ringier, Chi- cago. 414 The American Florist. Sept. i6^ Place Your Regular Order for Cut Flowers with Us and we will see to it that you are well supplied with choice stock at all times, especially when it is most needed. THE OPENING OE THE SEASON Finds us well supplied with a good grade of American Beauty, Bride, Bridesmaid, Killarney and Richmond Roses, and all the leading varieties of Carnations. Our Liltes and GreenS must also be taken into consideration, for they are of excep- tionally fine quality. Remember, we expect to hear from you at an early date. ^ ZECH & MANN, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone. Central 3284 162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago Baltimore. A STAGNANT HABKET. Business is almost at a standstill and nearly everyone has J kick. There seldom is an order ahea(i i/n the books, and in some cases the windows look deserted with no stock on hand. Not only do the retailers feel this lethargy but the wholesalers also. Stock is a glut with no demand, and considerable is going to waste. The city market is overstocked and fakirs are selling at any old price, and some of the stock is not worth carrying away. Asters in all colors and varieties are coming in by the wagon load and if sold bring a low price. Five cents will buy an extremely large bunch worth at least fifty cents. Roses are in heavy sup- ply and are hard to move. Some fine blooms of carnations can now be ob- tained. Dahlias are a glut, they being but little called for, and some choice stock can be seen going to waste. Gladioli are still in good supply with but little demand. There is enough of all kinds of flowers but not enough business. The private gardener is do- ing his part. He has flowers enough not only for his people but for him- self and friends, and as long as this lasts there is a poor show for the re- tailer. THE TIMONIUM FAIE. The thirty-third annual fair was held at Timonium September 5-9, and was the most successful ever held, the exhibits being very large. Among the florists that made exhibits were Isaac H. Moss, George Personette and John L,. Wagner & Sons. The seed houses .also made good displays and were represented by the Meyer Stisser Co., J. Manus & Co., Griffith & Turner Co. The floral displays were very attract- Sve, many amateurs competing, and they secured some premiums. The ex- hibit of Isaac H. Moss, of which N. Price had charge, was a great feature. He had a pyramid of shrubbery sur- rounded with flower beds of the vari- ous bedding plants in the center of the hall and also floral designs, receiving first prize for floral wreath, as well as many other premiums. George Per- sonette received the second award for the wreath. J. L. Wagner & Sons re- ceived 14 first prizes and five seconds for cut flowers and floral work. An in- teresting exhibit was made by J. Col- lin Vincent, Lutherville, consisting of various field and poultry seeds in bot- tles and samples of grains grown in alf parts of the world. The judges were J. J. Perry and George Person- ette. Many catchy signs were no- ticed; Isaac H. Moss had "See us first for bedding P'ants" and "Flowers get nearer the heart than candy. Better Use J. A. Rumbley's High Grade WILD SNILAX MagnoMa Foliage« Fadeless Sheet Moss. Long Needle Pines, Magnolia Trees, J. A. RUMBLEY, Evergreen, Alabama Prices Right and SatislactioD Guaranteed get next;" J. L. Wagner & Sons had "If you don't see what you are look- ing for, ask for it." During the fair President Alexander McCormick was stricken ill on September 8. He has been connected with the fair ever since its inauguration and has served as president the last two years. He is, however, reported as improving. Among the trade visitors noted were J. J. Perry, G. Personette, John Cook, R. Vincent and wife, E. Kress, Isaac H. Moss and F. C. Bauer. NOTES. The Gardeners' and Florists' Club accepted the invitation to attend the fifth annual dahlia and flower show at Covington September 26-28. It is ex- pected a large delegation will go Wednesday, September 27. The spe- cial features will be 40 acres of dah- lias, 10 acres of cannas, acres of peren- nial phlox, the largest greenhouses in Maryland, the home-coming and re- union week and the Maryland State Horticultural Society will hold a meet- ing September 26. It was a great surprise to the trade to learn that the well known firm of S. Li. Lamberd Co. would discontinue business and dissolve. Owing to the death of several large stockholders the business must be liquidated. This is a grand opportunity to obtain a good paying business with a large estab- lished trade, in an ideal location, with good railroad and boat facilities. Isaac H. Moss and wife and R. Hal- liday and wife have returned from their vacation spent at Tilghman's island. Edward Kress has been awarded a certificate of merit by the club for his new red rose. Mrs. James Glass, of Erdman ave- nue, has returned from her trip abroad. J. L. T. DETBOIT, Micn.— At the meeting of the Michigan Bean Jobbers' Associa- tion held in this city September 7 re- ports from the several districts were to the effect that while a 10 per cent greater acreage was devoted to the crop, owing to the summer's drought, the yield will be but 90 per cent of that of 1910. Qeorge Cotsonas & Co. Wtiolesale and Retail Dealers iD all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Daiffferi Ferns, Bronze and ' Green Galax. Holly. Leucothoe Sprays. Princess Pine, Etc.. Delivered to all parts of United States and Canadi 127 W. 28tll St., bet. 6th & 7th Aves., Uqu, Ynrk Telephone 1202 Madison Sauare. "•'" '•" Mention the American Florist when writing We Are Now Booking Orders for Southern Wild Smilax Shipment commencinsr Sept. 1st. Nataral and 1i>ttf^CCI7C Perpetuated Sheet iVlV-ri3i311ia E. A. BE A YEN, Evergreen. Ala. SEPTEMBER THE FIRST We will resume shipments ol SouthernWild Smilax Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in southern Evergreens. EVERGREEN, ALA. PHTLADELPniA, PA. — G. Koethe has been granted a permit to erect a new greenhouse 20x100 feet at 525 East Martin street. i^//. The American Florist. 415 Cut Flowers I E. H. HUNT FOR ALL OCCASIONS. FLORISTS* SUPPLIES TOO. SEND FOR PRICE LIST. 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO KENNICOTT BROS. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 163-165 N.Wabash Ave ' L. D. Phone Central 466. Chicago Wi will have su/thlDg in the Hoe ot CUT FLOWERS and GREENS thit TOQ may want if aoTbod; has it at Chicago market prices od day of ablpmeot. Percy Jones 56 E. Randolph St„ CHICAGO St. Louis. WEATHER CONTINUES WARM. j The weather continues warm, but I some kinds of stock are not arriv- ing in very large quantities. Gladioli and tuberoses are shortening up. The • schools have opened and this weelv the ! remaining theatres will open, and with cooler weather it is expected that the I trade will pick up. f NOTES. ' The Alexander Floral Co. have com- pleted the rose house which has all I the latest improvements. They have a > tine stock of ro.ses now in the field and I are cutting choice fancy dahlias. I They expect soon to open a retail store where they will dispose of their prod- uct. Their plant is situated in the country near the Olive street road. ' They are also now cutting choice fancy , dahlias. rj Andrew Friclc. who for over five 'years Was employed at the green- houses of C. Young & Sons Co., in a fit of insanity caused by a severe case of ■ sunstroke some time ago. shot his ■ Wife and then himelf. He was thought well of by those at the greenhouse. C. J. Ford, with A. Herrmann, New ^ York, has been with us this week tak- I ing orders for holly and Christmas ■ novelties. Harry Young, who formerly had charge of the greenhouses of C. Young • & Sons Co.. will open a retail store on Maryland avenue. The location is a j good one. Flowers shipped from Chicago ar- rive at 2 a. m. and are delivered by U. S. Express before 7 a. m. This is I a grand improvement and pleases the ' retailers. ' Frank "Windier, with Wm. H. Smith Wholesale Floral Co., has returned from Chicago, where he served as best man at his brother's wedding. I The funeral of E. Butler, a promi- nent politician, took place September 12, and the funeral orders taxed the florists to supply the demand. ' Poehlmann Bros. Co., of Chicago, are , .shipping heavily to this market, tak- ing advantage of the new train out of Chicago. Quite a few of the violet growers have bought violet plants in Illinois, J.A BUDLONG 82-86 East Kandolph Street, CHICAL.O. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS pnn,;i,r„ «r A Specialty bnUWcn Ur E.C.AMLINGCO. THB LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CDT FLOWER HODSB IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO. L. D. 'Fhores Central 1978 and t977. VlioMe Hover MtiTKeU Chicago Sept. 1 >. Per doz. Rosep. Beauiy. specials 3 00 36in 2 50 3Um 2 00 24-in 150 18to20-in .. 1 00® 1 25 Per 100 Short stem 2 00^6 00 ■■ Killarney.. 2 003)8 00 •• White Killarney 2 00@ S 00 ■■ RichmoLd 2 OO® 8 lO P.incede Bulgaie 40i«il000 Mis, .'\aion Ward 2 009 6 00 ■• My Maryland 2 0(l@ 8 00 •■ Perle 2 00^6 00 Kaiserin 2 OuS 8 00 ■ Bride... 2 00'* 8 00 ■• Bridrmaid 2 00® 8 00 •■ RheaReid .S 00^ 8 00 Carnations 1 i 0@ 3 00 Asters 1 Onui 4 00 Cattlt-yas per doz. 7 5189 00 Oncidiums ... ^ 3 00 Chry^saDibemums ...per doz. 2 OOOJ 3 00 Daisies. Shasta I 000 I 50 Gladiolus 2 00@ 4 00 Liiiuni Harrtsii per doz.. 1 OOty 1 50 Rubium 4 fO Marigolds 2 tX)a .•? 00 S apdrah!ODs _ 3 00 Tub,iroses per doz.. SOa 75 Valley. 2 00@ 4 00 AdiaDtum Croweanum 100 Ferns perlOOO 1 50 Galax •• 1 25 PlumosusStrine each ftO Smilax per doz.. I 5032 00 Sprecgeri. Plumosus Sprays 3 00 so many of theirs having died during the drought. All four of the wholesale houses now open at 7 a. m. and close at G p. m., Sundays at noon. The Riessen Floral Co. always have the windows well stocked with flow- ers in season. Otto Sander has one of the neatest and well-dressed windows in the down- town district. H. Duernberg, formerly of Memphis, Tenn., is now with Grimm & Gorly. W. P. ,„~„^ CROWERS — SH.'PPERS ™„.„,.„ ""*"'"■ IIT FLOVtEkx""™™' ^ V** 154 W. WABASH AVE. *W ^ .fflOffiCENTOIOSi WIETOR BROS. Wholesale ^11* FIow**rS Groweis ot .^^^^^^^^— ^^^^^^ All telegraph aod t^lephoDe orders given prompt allention. 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writms HOERBER BROS. Wholesale 6rower$ of Gut Flowers, Telephone Randolpti 2758. Greenhouses DES PL*-INES. ILL Store. 162 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO A.L Randall Co. 66 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO. L. D. Phone Central 1496. Private Exchange All Departments. Il you do not receive our price list regularly seed ft r it. Zecli&IVIaEiii Wholesa'e Florists Room 218, 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Telephone, Central 3284. W. P. KVLE JOSEPH FOERSTER Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO LoDB Distance Fhone. Kandolph 3619. John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. 416 The American Florist. S(pt. i6. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Cut Strings, 8 feet long, BOc each. Pink Killarney, Rose Plants Own Root Stock. Send for Prices. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. WELCH BROTHERS, 226 Devonshire St., BOSTON, MASS. Acacia Pubescens, American Beauty, Valley, Carnations, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and other seasonable stock. WM, C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOIvESALE FLORISTS 1316 Pine St.. Both L. D. Phones ST. LOUIS, MO. Supplies and Everything in Season always on hand notice" Beginning Sept. 1st our store will be open full time for balance of season. Hours: 7 a. m. to 6 p. ni. daily; 7 a. m. to 12 o'clock (noon) Sundays and Holi- days. We are ready to serve you in manners most pleasing. GEO. H. ANQf^RMUELLKR, Wholesale Florist, 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Boston. TKADE VERY yUIET. "We are sorry to report that the mar- ket is quiet. W^hen any sale of im- portance is made, the salesman feels like patting himself on the back or paying some one to do it and feels that he has earned the title of pro- fessor. Some day one of those pro- fessors may open a school, or endow a college, to teach the art of selling to people who do not wish to buy. Just now a salesman of that stamp would be worth his weight in diamonds. The aster bug seems to have been easy this year. Asters were never better than they are at present, they beat any- thing pictured in the catalogues, "and the price," they are sold in from one thousand to ten thousand lots, at a price that would not pay the cheapest help to pick them from the fields. It seems as if the farmers had gone into aster raising, with hay at .$30 per ton. but it seems as if there would be money in it to devote their time in growing the latter crop. Some of the magazines have pictured how an 8x10 piece of ground can bring a man or woman into afHuence. taking the photograph of a back garden for their theme, just like the fairy stories that some florists put out to the open- mouthed greenhorn about the money he can make and spend. How many "K'recks have we seen of people who nave been led into it by the get-rich- quick stories? There are some florists who ought to receive membership in the Ananias Club free, and a gold medal studded with diamonds every year. Carnations are all planted and the new crop is coming in. somewhat short in the stem, but the flowers have a good substance and a vigorous look. Roses are plentiful and the quality is very good. NOTES. A show of fruits and flowers was held in Horticultural Hall this week. A Boston paper has this to say. "A new form of kleptomania to which several Back Bay women are said to be addicted came to light yesterday. Some of the women have actually stolen apples, plums, peaches, etc." It seems funny that they always drag society people into these things, they may have come from Chelsea or Italy, but the Back Bay sounds nice, and kleptomania sounds better than steal- ing. Most of us when boys have had some kleptomania about iis, especially whore fruit was concerned. A dull as we understand limited to twentv. has been formed by some of our high lights. We hear it is to be on the lines of the Old Guard, having a monthly feast at a swell hotel. HOLTON& HINKEL CO. Wholesalers of Fresh Flowers 462 Milwaukee St., MILWaUKEE, WIS. VlioMeHo¥crMM'KeU Boston. Sept. \^. Per 100 Roses Bocty be«t 25 00 mediom 15 00 culls 2 00 " Bride. Brldeamaid 2 00@ 4 00 Extra... 4 00@ 6 00 " Killarney and Richmond.. 2 0n@ 6 00 " My Maryland 2 000 6 00 ■• Carnot 2 00® 8 00 Carnationa. select 1 00© 1 5) Callas 8 00@12 lO Cattleyas 25 00050 00 Gardenias 2C 00025 fO Gladiolus 2 009! 4 00 Lllmm LooElflornm S 00@10 '0 Lily of the Valley 2 00® 4 CO Sweet Peas 25® 50 Smilai 12 0001(1 OO MiLWAOKF.E. Sept. 13, Roses. Beantv...per doz.. 73@3 00 Killarney .? Ona S no ■■ Kaiserin 3 00® 8 00 Carnations 1 Oma 3 00 Asters 50® 1 00 Gaillardia .^0 Gladiolus 1 00® 2 00 Lillum Gi«antenm....per doz., 1 50 Lily of the Valley 3 00 Snapdragons per doz.. .SO SwainsoLa per doz.. 35 Adi.ntnm 150 Asparagus perstrlntt. 50 Sprengeri. per bunch. 35 Ferns Fancy per U lOU, 15) Sniilax per doz.. 2 50 St. Lopis. Sept. 13. Roses. Beauty medium stems... 20 00@25 00 short stems 2 00@ 4 00 Bride, Bridesmaid 3 aO@ 4 00 Killarney 3 00@ 4 00 My Maryland 3 00® 4 00 Asters 1 00® 300 Easter Lilies 10 03 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Asparagus Sprengerl 2 0U@ 3 00 Cincinnati. Sept. 13 Roses Beauty perdoz.. 50S 2 00 Bride. Bridesmaid 2 0O@ 4 00 Killarney 2 000 4 00 My Maryland 2 00® 4 00 Richmond 2 00@ 3 )U Pres.Taft 2 000 5 00 Carnations 1 fO® 2 00 Asters I Oil® 2 00 Gladiolus 2 00® 3 00 Hyd'aneeas 2 OOS' 6 00 Llllnm Giganteum 10 00 Longlflorum 10 00 Lilv of the Valley 3 0005 00 Adiintum 1 00® 1 SO Asparagus Plumosus per bunch. 25 per string, 50 Asparagus Sorengeri per bunch 7S Smilax 12 50015 00 Whether this will help horticulture or floriculture, we don't know and it seems it this club is to worlv out problems of benefit to the general trade, why this limit? People are home from the mountains and seashore, bills are being paid, and the growers are awaiting a good frost to kill the outside product to give them a chance to pay their winter's coal bill, and build more houses to add to the yearly glut. The bulb men are loading up and we may expect our annual glut next spring. TRY MY PRICES J. JAHSKY, Ti'-prtJlitc'e^it'.; Boston, Mass. Manufacturer of Morist Wire Designs, All kinds of Florist Supplies. Dagger and Fancy ferns $1.00 per 1000. Green and uronze Galax, 90c per 1000: by the case. $7 SO. Boxwood, 5(ilb, case $7.50- by the lb., 25c. laurel Wreaths, 10 inch, $1.75 perdoz.; 12-inch, $2 25 perdoz,; 14 incn.S^ Ciper doz.; 16-inch. $4.50 per doz. Laurel Trimming. 4 and 5c per yard, RICE BROTHERS > Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn. H. G. BEKNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Fresh Cut Valley AT ALL TIMES C. A. KUEHN, F^'Ar^ 1122 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. Del Cartwright, head salesman of the Waban Rose Conservatories, says his firm's business in July and August was considerably over the average for those months. Del is a hustler. Thomas Pegler is wearing a head piece of the latest English style, and says business prevented him from at- tending a function with royalty. Tom if anything, is original. We noticed some very good Ameri- can Beauties at H. M. Robinson & Co.'s from the F. R. Pierson Co., Tar- rytown, N. Y. This firm is enlarging tiieir ice chests. P. Welch and his brother Edward, are home from Old Orchard. Mao. Hinsdale, Mass. — L,. L. Sherman has gone to Vermont in the interest of fern gathering for L. B. Brague & Son. The firm has secured rights on about 10,000 acres of land and the ferns are superior in quality. Madison. N. J. — The sixteenth an- nual floral show of the Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society will be held October '2t!-27. There are sev- enty classes, including flowei's, plants, fruits and vegetables. Special premi- ums are donated by the National As- ^ sociation of Gardeners. Peter Hender- son & Co., Stumpp & Walter, A. T. Boddington and H. A. Bunyard, New York; Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich., and John Y^oemana, Oceanic, N. J. igir. The American Florist. 417 Dahlias $1.50 to $3.00 per 100. Dorothy Peacock, $5.00 per 100 The Dahlias we offer arc all good comniercial \ arieties, and we know that nothing better in quality can be had at any price. Our list is made up of such varieties as we believe best for cut flower purposes. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., SSI Carnation Plants' R. P. Enchantress, A. Carnegie, Boston Market, Enchantress, Perfection, Victory, Doiothy Gordon, Bountiful, O. P Bassett. Winona, Queen, All above plants are in >;ood cooditioQ, ready lor immediate shipmeot. Philadelphia, Pa. Wholesale Florists. 1209 Aich Strtet, Pittsburgh Cul Flower Company WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, Pt Pbiladelpbla. BETTER BUSINESS. With the opening of the schools there is a change for the better, as this has caused the return of many families from the country and sea- shore. There have been quite a few early weddings which has caused a de- mand for good stock, select a.sters and dahlias, as well as choice roses, being good sellers. The supply and assort- ment of stock now coining to the mar- ket is excellent. There is. in fact, rather more offered than finds a ready sale even at the increased demand. Asters are very abundant and while of good quality are hardly able to hold their first position in the race with the dahlias, which are now seen in larger quantities. There are a number of choice sorts, which are of such per- fect form and splenidd color and with long stems, that they stand in a class by themselves for producing decora- tive effects. The Dorothy Peacock is a grand variety, its perfectly formed flowers with the lovely light and deep- er pink shading is very striking and . proving a good seller. All the rose stock is improving, new crop of Amer- ican Beauties is showing more sub- stance and color. White Killarneys are losing the muddy tints and all sorts are adding to their length of stem. Some very good carnations are seen, the Ward seedlings being quite con- spicuous with their size and length of stem. Lily of the valley is in good demand. Cattleyas are sold as they arrive. As there is not enough to go around 60 to 75 cents is the price. NOTES. Duncan McCaw, one of the coming men of the business, now with the Robert Craig Co.. in speaking about economy in building greenhouses, says he cannot see the advantage in using high-priced materials. He thinks they increase the cost of construction from twenty-five to fifty per cent. A well- built house of good lumber, gotten out at a local mill. will, if properly looked after in the matter of paint, last for about 20 years, while the interest that has to be paid for money to help build the high-class houses could be earned on the amount saved if built on the cheaper plan and this very often means the success or failure of the business. Godfrey Aschniann. who has made the araucaria a specialty, is now cele- brating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the handling of this popular house plant. Gradually from his first impor- tation of 100 plants he has increased his trade until he now handles over 10.000 per annum, going abroad an- nually and personally selecting his stock from the best growers of Bel- gium. The coming dinner of the Florists' Club to celebrate its twenty-fifth or silver anniversary, is meeting with fa- vor by all members of the club and it VliolesalenowcrMM'lgto Philadelphia, Sept. 13. Per 100 Roses, Beauty. extr» 20 00@35 00 first loooeisoo " Brides aod Maids 2 003 8 00 ■• Killarney .■ 2 00810 00 •' White Killarney 2 OOaiiO 00 Asters 1 COS) 5 00 Cattleyas 25 0U@50 00 Gardeolas per doz.. 2 00913 00 Gladiolus 2 00® 6 00 Liliom HarrisH 10 juei2 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 5 00 SnapdraeoDs 4 OOffi 8 00 Sweet Peas 400 75 Water Lillys 2 (0® 6 00 Adiantum 1 OO® 1 50 AaparaEus per bunch, SO SmlUx 15 00a20 00 PiTTSBDRO, Sept. 13. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special IS 00@20 00 extra 10 00@12 00 " No.l A 5 00 " Bride Bridesmaid 2 00@ 6 00 " Uhatenay 2 00@ 6 00 " Killarney 2 00@ 6 00 ■' My Maryland 2 00@ 6 00 '■ Richmond 2 00® 6 00 Carnations 2 00 Asters 1 50® 4 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Llllum Loneiflornm 10 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Sweet Peas 50@ 1 00 Adiantum I 00 Aiparaeus Sprenierl, per bunch, 33 strings per string, 33 " iprayi per bunch, 33 Peonies 3 0D@ 4 00 Smllaj ... ... IS Uu bids fair to be the largest and best social gathering the club has ever given. The presence of the ladies will add lustre and will be an inspiration to the speakers who, in addition to the local talent, will be the most famous and flower.v of the profession from all parts of the country. K. Pittsburg. A SURFEIT OF ASTERS. Asters everywhere, of every quality and color you can think of; in fact one handles them all day one way or another. Among them are some that are .remarkably fine, every bit as large as early chrysanthemums. The sales are fair but it takes a strong demand to make a hole in the amount. Gladi- oli are a close second but move out very slowly. Roses and American Beauties are both fine and plentiful. Carnations are beginning to be a fac- tor, some of them having long stems. Lily of the valley has been scarce but is easing up again. NOTES. Among the retailers Mrs. E. A. Wil- liams, A. W. Smith Co. and Randolph & McClements are cutting some fine indoor asters. A. W. Smith Co. is featuring Tritoma Pfitzerii in the win- dow displays, and they certainly make a "red hot" appearance. The McCallum Co. announces that their store will be opened in Cleveland, O., at 421 High avenue, September 30. W. Q. Potter, vice-president of the company, will be the man in charge. The florists' baseball clubs have laid away their bats for the season, with the exception of the E. C. Ludwig Flo- ral Co. team — they generally pick up a game for each Saturday. lk. 4 00 extra and fancy 2 009 3 CO No. land No, 2 40S 1 00 Killarney. My Marylnd.sjl 3 00® 4 00 extra and fancy. 2 00® 3 00 No.l and No. 2. 2S@ 1 00 Richmond 25@ 3 00 Carnations 50® 2 00 •Asters 25312 00 Cattleyas each, 35@ 75 Gladiolus 50®I 50 Lilium Lontiflorum 2 00® 4 00 Lily of the Valley 50® 2 50 Bdffalo. Sept. 13. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 20 00®25 00 fanc) 150002000 extra 10 00® 1 2 00 No.l 8 0(@l000 No. 2 20(@ 3 00 Bride Maid. RillarneT. . 2 00@ 6 0] Killarney. White and Pink. 2 00@ S 00 Carnations 1 000 2 00 Asters 50(7150 Gladiolus 2 (Kite 3 00 Lilium Loneiflorum 10 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 4 00 Sweet Peas 40@ 50 Adiantum Croweanum 7S@ 1 50 Asparas^us. per bunch. 35® 50 Asparagus Sprenseri.. 35® 50 Asparagus Str 50@ 60 Ferns per 1000 $1 50 GBl.ax. bronze per 1000 i 50 green per 1000, 1 50 Smilax IS 00 WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Wholesale Commission Dealer In CUT PLOWERS 28 WUloDgbby Street, Tel. 4591 Main. BROOKLYN, N. T. Mention the American Florist when writing Charles H. Totty MADISON, NEW JERSEY Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties my specialty. Mention the American Florist when writing IVIoore, Hentz & Nash, WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 65 and 57 West 2eih Street, NEW YORK. Telephone No, 756 Madison Sqaare. J idfntxon the American Florist when wntir.f BORAGE E. FRONENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 220 1 Madison Square Mention the American Florist when writing Walter F.Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephones: 3532 and 3633 Madison Sg. 131 i 133 West 28th St., NEW YORK i Mention the American Florist wlien writingi KESSLER BROS. 113 W. 28th St NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 233e Maaison. Shipments Evenrwbere Prompt and satisfactory. ConsiKuments solicited M. C. FORD Successor to FORD BROS. ''shilJ^rlo"" FRESH FLOWERS. 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 3870-3871 Madison square Mention the American Florist when writing 420 The American Florist. Sept. 16, OPENING McCALLUM CO. Coyahoga Phone 236 Central. 341 High Ave., Bell Phone 2503 Main. Cleveland SEPT 30 To GROWERS of OHIO and INDIANA We will open a first-class Wholesale Cut Flower and Florists Supply House on the above date where we can dispose of your stock to advantage. We can and will give you satisfaction as proven by our great success in Pittsburg. All our growers there are putting up more glass. We will give you weekly reports and Weekly Settlements. We need growers of good stock and wish to communicate with you at once regarding your output this season, come and talk it over with us, or better yet drop us a line and we will go and talk it over with you. Cincinnati. GOOD MABKET CONDITIONS. The market is easy in about all lines, apparently plenty to go around and practically all orders are easily filled. The volume of business trans- acted was such that it could not help but be gratifying to all concerned. The prices realized were naturally not top prices, but considering the extraor- dinary supply they were fair. The supply of roses is on the increase and the quality is moving in the same di- rection. The Mrs. Taft, Bride, Ivory, Bridesmaid and Killarney roses are all A 1. American Beauties, too, de- serve special mention for the offerings are strong and the quality everything that might be desired. Asters and gladioli are in oversupply. Most ship- ments arrive in first class condition. Some, however, owing to careless or slipshod packing are badly bruised and move last, if at all. The appearance of the gladioli, while still good, be- speaks the end of the season for them. Easter lilies, mostly longiflorum, are In heavy supply, and with the ruling prices are attractive to the buyers. Their quality and condition is also worthy of commendation. Carnations are quickly rounding into form. The blooms get better day by day and the stems longer. Cosmos is coming in strong and evidently proves a good seller for it is quickly cleaned up and most of it is ordered days ahead of the time of arrival. The supply of greens is good and adequate for re- quest. CLUB MEETING. The Florists' Society held their reg- ular monthly meeting at their club rooms September 11 with President Gus Adrian in the chair. The attend- ance was one of the largest and most enthusiastic that has assembled at such a gathering in a long time. An invitation of the Chicago Club to their 25th anniversary was read and re- ferred to the secretary, Alex. Osten- darp, to find how many men would make the trip and also to the bowling committee composed of Chas. H. Hoff- meister, Ray Murphy and Albert Sun- derbruch to get a team to bowl at the tournament. The flower show commit- tee through R. Witterstaetter and Max Rudolph announced that they would like to get a line on probable exhib- itors and their exhibits if possible. Lawrence Fritz, the popular young clerk at C. E. Critchell's, was admit- ted to membership by acclamation. Just before the close of the meeting the bowling team, composed of C. E. Critchell, captain; Al Heckman, Wm. Schumann, Al Horning and R. C. Wit- terstaetter, that represented the club at Baltimore, presented Chas. H. Hoff- meister with a handsome shaving set as a token of appreciation of the work he had done as chairman, secretary and treasurer of the bowling and out- ing committees. Mr. Heckman made the presentation speech. Mr. Hoff- meister thanked the members of the team and also the society for putting him in a position where he could do the work and stated that any of the others if in his place could easily have done the same. After the meeting the ten pin enthusiasts adjourned to al- leys to try out their arms. Many of them succeeded very well. NOTES. The vacationists are now drifting back to town. All report pleasant trips. C. E. Critchell has a bad gash in his leg reaching from his ankle to his knee, caused by his 200 pounds or more going through a dock. He had taken the Duluth trip and been to the Snows. Gus Adrian and Miss Cora Pherson at Wm. Murphy Co. were at Mr. Murphy's camp at the latter place. Max Rudolph and Henry Schwarz are busy relating interesting experiences of their European tour. B. P. Critchell was at Benton Harbor. Mich. Ray Murphy is wearing a smile that won't come off. He is now a proud papa; a baby daughter arrived last Tuesday. Congratulations, Ray. Visitors — Paul Berkowitz, of H. Bay- ersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, and Sam Seligman, of Sprinkleproof fame, from New York; Miss White, Lexington, Ky. H. Cleveland. The McCallum Co.. of Pittsburg, Pa., will open a new wholesale cut flower house September 30 at 421 High ave- nue, which is very accessible to all the retail florists, of which W. Q. Pot- ter will be the manager. Mr. Potter moved to this city some time ago. New Orleans, La. Business in the city now is at a standstill. The majority of our peo- ple are still away and will not begin to return until next month. The flo- rists are taking in a few orders for weddings and funerals. The flowers are in a general way poor, having had too much rain. The chrysanthemum crop for November 1 is looking some- what better than a few weeks back and the growers are devoting all their time now to produce a good crop of flowers for that day. NOTES. The New Orleans Horticultural So- ciety will hold its monthly meeting September 21, when they will decide to make their headquarters with the New Orleans Progressive Union. Chas. Eble. Harry Papworth, U. J. Virgin and C. W^. Eichling have re- turned from the Society of American Florists' convention in Baltimore and report having had a good time. D. jgii. The American Florist. 421 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS win be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Chicago. Established In 1857. 'm^ FLORiST^ 739 Buckingham Place, L, D. Phooe Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACIUTIES IN THE CITT Uention the American Florist when viritino Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" I uidS Grv*ene Ave. and 339 to 347 Greene Ave, Greenhouses: Short Hills, N, J, Deliveries io imv YORK. LONG ISLAND and NEW JKRSKT. Uention the Ame 'lean Florist when writing bu,. Clioice Gut Flowm SAN FRANCISCO Podesta 6c Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Aveni'.e Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. New York City. Frank Valentine WHOLESALE AND RETAI . FLORIST Also Manufacturer of ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS. 158 EAST llOTH STREET: Bet, 3rd and Lexington .^ves, Tel. 5633 Harlem. Mention the American Florist when writini Cincinnati, O. JULIUS BAER, 138-140 E. Fourth Ss Lond Distance 'Fbone. Mention theAmerican Florist when writinj. IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITT Phone 6404 Madison So. 1 2 West 33d St. Onr Motto -THE GOLDEN RULK. Mention the American Florist when iurj(4»/ New York. MYPR Fl nPKT 609-611 Madisen Ave miCn, rLUniOl, phone5297Pla2a Orders will be carefoUf cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale nndRetail Florist of GRAND RAFnu Mention the American Florist when writinf Poughkeepsie, N. Y. "The Saltford Flower Shop" Vassar College and Bennett School. Rockford, IlL H.W. Buckbee Colorado Springs, Colo. FRANK F. CRUMP, Wholesale and Retail Florist. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH & SONS. Will fill your I for Desiens and Cut Flowers in MlcblffaD igii. The American Florist. 423 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below.the Leading Retailers in the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders, Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Miami and 6ratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cat Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Mention the American Florist when wriUUi) WASmMTON D. C. Gude's Mention the American Florist when writinfj Pittsburg, Pa. A. W. SMITH CO. KEENAN BLDC. Largest Florai Establishmeo t in America. Estab ishtd 1874, Incorporaied l9j9. Mention the American F'lorist when writing cuDE BRoaca FLORISTS 12!4 F STNW w a3h I NQ-rOfio <1 Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESI6NS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice DANIELS S^ FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telecraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" Mention theAinerican Florist ivhen writing St. Louis, Mo. The Most Central Location in City. F. H. WEBER Boyle and Maryland Aves. CUT FLOWERS AND PLANTS. PhoBci: Bell. LiDdell 2153; Rlnloch. Del[nar768 Mention the American Florist when writing Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Beinl) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones. 527. Special attentioD to Mail and Telegraph Orders. Mention the American Florist when wriixn^ Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for delivery In Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc., 124 TRIMONT ST. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telf graph c>rders Regular trade diic, 229 WEST THIRD STREET. Mention the American Florist when writing City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany. N. T.— Eyres. 11 N. Pearl St. Alexandria, Va. — D. G. Grlllbortzer. Anderson, S. C. — The Anderson Floral Co. Atlanta. Ga.— Atlanta Floral Co.. 41 Peachtree. Boston— Thos. F. Galvln. Inc.. 124 Tremont St. Boston — HofTman. 59-Gl Mass. Ave. Boston— Penn, the Florlit, 43 Bromfleld St. Brooklyn. N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. BuBfalo. N. Y.— S. A. Anderson. 440 Main. Buffalo. N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son. 304 Main. Chicago — Canser & Gormley. ChlCBEO — A. Lance. 25 E. Madison St.. Cblcaeo. Cilcago.— Geo. Wlttbold Co.. 737 BncklnEham PI. Cincinnati — Julius Baer, 13S E. Fourth St. Cleveland, O. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Frank F. Crump. Dallas, Tex.— Texas Seed and Floral Co. Dayton. C— Matthews. 16 \Y. 3rd St. Denver, Colo. — Daniels & Fisher. Denver. Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Detroit. Mich. — John Breltmeyer's Sons. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich, — Henry Smith, Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co., 241 Mass St. Kansas City — Geo. M. KellogK. P. & P. Co. Kansas City — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. Los Anseles, Calif. — 0. C. Saakes. Los Angeles. C'alK.. Woltsklll Bros, and Mor- ris Goldenson. Louisville, liy. — Jacob Schulz. 550 S. 4th Ave. Louisville, Ky.— F. Walker & Co.. 634 4th Ave. Milwaukee— C. C. PoUworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville. Tenn. — Geny Bros. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York— D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard*a. 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex. McConnell. 611 5th Ave. New York — Myer. Florist. 609 Madison Ave. New York- J. n. Small & Sons. 1153 B'way. New York— Frank Valentine, 15S E, 110th. New York — Young and Nugent. Omaha, Neb, — Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Philadelphia— Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co.. Keenan Bldg. Poughkeepsle. N, Y.— The Salttord Flower Shoo. San Francisco — J. B. Boland. 60 Kearney St. Rochester. N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons. Rockford. 111.— H. W. Buckbee. St. Louis— Young's, 1406 Olive St. St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.- L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Terre Haute. Ind. — J. G. Helnl & Son. Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. D. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's 96 Yonge St. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke. Conn. Ave. and L. WashiLgton — Gude Eros. Washington— Geo. C. Shaffer. 14th and I Stl. Oeange, N. J.— The New Jersey Floricultural Society held a gladiolii show September 8. This display of gladioli was very fine and many val- uable premiums were awarded. Racine, Wis.— The Racine Floral Co., under the management of R. E. Miller, has in the last two years wonderfully increased its business and is now pre- paring- for this year's fall trade. Alexander McCoooell, 611 Fifth Ave., cor. 49th Street. NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded to any partof the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls: 487 and 488 38th St. Cable address: Alexconnelu, Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist 'johen wt'AW-j Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. S/IAKES FLORISTS AND DECORATORS High Class Design Work Delivered Anywhere in Southern Caiiiornia on Telegraph or Mail Orders. 215 West Fourth Street, Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Telegraph Associatioi. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders (or designs and cut flowers in NORIHERN OHIO. Washington, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer ; ; FLORIST : Phone 2416 Main. 14 th a EyeSts,, N. W. Wiilu. Teleiiraph or Telephone. Albany, N. Y. Flowers or Deaign Work. Delivered In Albany and Vlclnltf on Telegraphic Order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET. Toronto, Can. ;t kuow Dunlop's Canada's best kuowu and most reliable florist Only the Best 96 Yonge Street. We deliver anywhere In Canada and guiirantee safe arrival. Milwaukee, Wis. C.C. PoUworth Co. wm take proper WiSCOnsill care of vour orders in 424 The American Florist. S(pt. It, P The Seed Trade. Amrrlcan Seed Trade Association. Leonard H.Vauehan Chicago President; Marshall H Duryea New York First Vice- President; Edgar Gieeory, Marblehead. Mass . Second Vice President: C. E. Ken- del, Cleveland O.. Secretary and Treasurer, Next annual convention. June. 1912. ■" Canadian peas and beans, in the Es- sex district, are turning out very poor this season. It is understood that Utah is now producing culinary peas for Pacific coast growers. A MEETING of onion set dealers w^ll be held at the Sherman House. Chi- cago, September 21, at 8 p. m. Visited Chicago : Arthur L. Deal, of W. W. Johnson & Son, Boston, England; S. B. Dicks, of Cooper, Taber & Co., London, S. E., England. Grass and clover seed deals, the com- ing winter and spring, will require real money with which to operate and plenty of it. Secretaey Wilson of the Depart- ment of Agriculture seems to be in bad for having accepted the honorary presi- dency of the National Brewers' Asso- ciation. Chicago. — Prices on the Board of Trade, September lo, for grass seed, were noted as follows : Timothy, $13 to $14.50 per 100 pounds.— J. C. Vaughan has returned from the east. Clement Denaiffe, one of the oldest seed growers in Europe and head of Denaiffe & Son, Carignan, France, died at his home there on August 31 after an illness of only a few days. He was 70 years of age. Yokohama, Japan, August 21, 1911. — The general opinion here now is that the lily crop does not come up to ex- pectations. There have been during August several storms and the weather has not been satisfactory. Some dam- age has been caused to growing crops by the weather conditions and it is likely, as anticipated from the first, that there will be some shortage in the large sizes. Witli favorable weather to September 10 the yield will probably be normal. According to report received from Erfurt, Germany, we gather the fol- lowing items will be very poor : Aster, nasturtium, verbena, silene, phlox and nemophila. Below iniddling are : Win- Braslan Seed Growers Go. Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Growers for tbe Wholesale Trade Only, ter stocks, double wallflower, snap- dragon, lobelia, helichrysum, pansy, poppy, mignonette, salpiglossis and senecio. Middling : Campanula, car- nations, bachelor's buttons, clarkia, go- detia, gaillardia, sweet peas, lupins, marigold, petunia, scabiosa, myosotis and larkspur. Perennials are going to he very short with the exception of digitalis. Toronto, Ont.— S. E. Briggs, of the Steele-Briggs Seed Co., has returned from a five weeks' sojourn at Georg- ian Bay.— Mrs. Annandale. wife of A. W. Annandale, who has been seriously ill, is progressing favorably. — The Steele-Briggs Seed Co. is building a new warehouse, with five stories and basement, 110x140 feet, corner of Clar- ence square and Spadina avenue. The new building, with two and one-half times the capacity of the present struc- ture, will be ready next June, when the old building will be vacated.— J. A. Simmers reports business conditions good. — Visitor ; Arnold Ringier, Chi- cago. SAN JOSE, CALIF. American Seed Trade Association. special committees. President Leonard H. Vaughan has appointed special committees as fol- lows : Delegates to National Board of Trade, Albert McCuUough, Charles H. Breck. Committee on seed legislation, Charles D. Boyles, chairman; George S. Green, Watson S. Woodruff, F. W. Bolgiano. Kirby B. White, M. S. Grif- fith, A. E. Reynolds. Committee on postal laws, S. A. Wil- son, chairman; W^illiam B. Currie, E. C. Dungan, H. L. Holmes. Committee on customs and tariff, H. E. Fiske, chairman; Charles S. Briggs, W. Atlee Burpee, "W. H. Gre- nell, H. F. Michell. Committee on transportation, Ben. P. Cornell, chairman; R. W. Dulaney, A. B. Clark, M. Wilhelmi. Committee on experiment stations, Linnaeus Allen, chairman; A. F. Man- gelsdorf, C. N. Keeney. Committee to confer with National Seed Analysts, Chas. N. Page, chair- man; Kirby B. White, C. D. Boyles, M. H. Duryea. Representatives on joint committee with florists and nurserymen, S. A. Wilson, H. E. Fiske. Ben P. Cornell. Attleboro, Mass. — H. W. Vose has opened The Flower Shop at 28 South Main street with a full line of plants and cut flowers. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED HoUister, California Onion, Lettuce, Radisti, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondence Solicited. Wichita, Kans. a severe hail storm. A severe hail and rainstorm visited this section on Wednesday evening, September 6. The storm began about 5 p. m. with rain and hail. The first section of the hailstorm was accom- panied with considerable wind, which caused it to do more than the usual damage to outside stock, although there was nothing remarkable in the size of the hail stones, only a small percentage being large enough to break glass in an ordinary greenhouse roof. This was followed by a second precipitation and there was no lack for size then. They surely were big ones. Manyof themwould measurel% or two inches across. These were mostly flat- tened in form and seemed to be made up of a number of smaller hail stones frozen together. The greenhouse roofs were badly broken, many in the cen- ter of the storm being almost a total loss. The storm was probably four miles wide, but it had every green- house in Wichita in its path. W. H. Gulp & Co.'s plant was near the west- ern edge, and their loss was about 15 per cent of their glass area, while some of the greenhouse owners near the centre of the storm report fully 90 per cent broken. Chas. P. Mueller's loss is about .50 per cent, F. Kuechen- meister reports about 30 per cent. The greenhouses of the lettuce growers, which are south and east of these es- tablishments, were inore heavily hit. There was a quick, rough count made next morning for the purpose of getting at the amount of glass needed for repairing the damage. These fig- ures were available by noon and most of them in the hands of a hustling young jobber, who then got busy with wire and long-distance phone, and, owing to the size of his order, was able to get very close prices from the factories. With this for a basis his quotations were such that he reports that he landed the order of every greenhouse owner. His shipment of glass will be at least five carloads. This affords a good example of the benefit of co-operation in such mat- ters, for it saved both time and money for the greenhouse owner. So far as known all the glass lost was insured in the Florists' Hail Association. The hailstorm was followed by a heavy rainfall, which continued more or less severely till 5 o'clock next morning, when the government gauge recorded 7.99 inches of precipitation, practically eight inches. As a result much low or flat ground was under water. Mr. Kuechenmeister and Mr. Mueller were both troubled with sur- face water in their greenhouses. As a result of the storm the report of conditions made last week regard- ing supplies of stock needs much re- vising. Instead of quantities of out- door stock, such as asters, gladiolus, etc., there is practically nothing, and stock is very scarce. Except for a small cut of indoor stock, such as may usually be had at this season, the mar- ket is bare and the retailers are ship- ping in their daily supplies. This, with an unsteady trade, as is usual at this season, does not fill the cash drawer very fact. W. I. Chita. Haetsdale, N. Y. — The first annual flower show will be held September 29-30. Many valuable prizes are of- fered and a large exhibit is expected. Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE, Growers on Contract Hl^itiest Grede Seeds. Soedaltif s: Beet. Cabbarte, Carrot. Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley, Radish, RuUbada, Turnip. Sole -A Sent for u. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON, Marietta, Pa. igii. The American Florist. 425 To The Trade: The accompanying Picture is a reproduction of a photo engraving used by C. C. Morse & Co., in their advertisement which appeared in the Aug. 31st, issue of the Florists' Review, the picture and word- ing of their advertisement being apparently intended to convey the idea that this picture is a part of 900 acres in one tract devoted by them to seed crops. This is not the fact, as our Seed Ranch of 320 acres, most of which appears in the picture used by them, is a part of the 900 acre farm referred to by them in their advertisement. The buildings and the immediate foreground of the engraving are part of the C. C. Morse &Co. ranch. Everything in the rear of the long row of Sunflowers which crosses the picture from right to left are the Crops of the Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company, about 320 acres. We are therefore taking this opportunity of notifying The Trade of the apparent misrepresentation. We are still growing seeds on the same tract of land, which our Company and its^Prede- cessor has occupied for about 5 years. We will again grow seeds on the same tract for 1912 and on another 300 acre tract which we have just secured near Hollister. PIETERS-WHEELER SEED COMPANY, Hollister, Calif. Important Postscript : We have recently installed New Machinery in our Cleaning House, including an Air Compresser for thoroughly cleaning each mill between each run of seeds; we are the tirst and only California Seed Growers to introduce this additional precautionary device. All our seeds are grown from selected stocks, carefully I rogued and cleaned and HIGH GRADE in quality. We will have some surplus Onion, Lettuce, Radish and Sweet Peas, which we will be glad to quote to Seedsmen interested. Prices for Growing Crop 1912 will be Promptly Named on Request. 426 The American Florist. sept. i6. MMiinnnMMMnnnMMMMnnnMMMnnnMMMnnnMMMMnnnMMM H m n m n n n n n n n u n m m m n n n n u m PANSY SEED TIME GIANTS PANST — BODDIHGTON'S " CHALLENGE " — ALL This mixture coolains all the finest Giant st'ains— of the leadiDg Pans; Sp* cialists in the wotid — the Giant Sf If-colors the Giant striped and margined, and the Giant blotched etc.. all carefully mixed in propo'tion— th*- finest that money can buy — the finest vour money can buy, A florist who has grown it said, "Why don't you cal' it Defiance?" Trade pkt., 50c; H-oz„7Sc; >4-oz.$1.50'. H-oz..$2.75;oz.,$5 CHOICE VARIETIES OF GIANT PANSIES Hoz, Oz. CHALLENGE PANSIES Giant Pretlqsa. Crimson-rose, white margin blotch Giant White. Violetspot the largest white — Trade pkt. violet $0 15 $0.60 10 .50 H oz. oz. $200 I.5J Trade pkt Giant Trlmardeau. Improved mammoth- rtowcrinit and in eood range of color $0.15 $0.50 $1.50 Giant Masterpiece (Fnlied Pansy). Petals beautifully waved, exqu site colors 15 .85 3.00 Cassier's Giant. A fine strain ol large highly colored flowers. .. 15 .85 3.00 Giant BUdnot's Stained. Exhibition. Extra choice flowers large a jd plenty of light colors .50 Giant Madame Perret a recent intrcductioc. by a celebra ed French specialist; of strong. free growth. Especially rich in red shades . .15 .85 3.00 Giant Fire King. Brilliant reddish yellow. with large brown eves . . ,25 l.(X) 3.00 Giant Lord Beaconsf ield. D>ep purple violet, top petals lifht blue Giant Canary Bird. A five-spotted yellow va- riety. Ground color is a deep g- Id -n yellow and each petal is ma ked with a dark blotch.. Giant Orctiideaeflora or orchid • flowered Pansy. Splendid variety. B_-auiifal shades of pink- lilac, orange, rose, terra cotta, cha- m Mse e'c 25 1,25 4.00 Olant Emperor William. Ultramarine blue, puroleeve 10 Giant G >lden Queen. B'ieht yellow, no eye.. .15 Giant Golden Yellow Yell w. brown eye 25 Giant King of tne Black« (Faust). Black 15 Giant President Moitlnley. Golden yellow. large dark blotch 15 Giant Prince Bismarck. Yellowish bronze. dark eye ^^ Giant Rosy lilac 15 .15 .15 .50 1.50 .85 3.00 .50 .60 .75 .60 1.50 2.00 2 50 2.00 .85 3.00 .75 .60 2 50 2.00 ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seedsman, 342 W. NEW 14th St. YORK m m M M n n n M M m n n n m m m n n n m m m n n n n Massachusetts Horticultural Society. One of tlie largest fall exhibitions ever held by the Massachusetts Hor- ticultural Society opened on September 8 and continued until September 10. Following are the awards for flowers : Dahlias : Show, twenty-four blooms, named varieties : W. D. Hathaway, first; J. E. Alexander, second. Twelve blooms, named varieties : "W. P. Loth- rop, first; Mrs. L. A. Towle, second; Mrs. L. A. Towle. tliird. Fancy, twen- tv-four blooms, named varieties : W. D. Hathaway, first. Twelve blooms, named varieties : W. P. Lothrop, first; Mrs. L. A. Towle, second; J. K. Alex- ander, third. Cactus, twenty-four blooms, named varieties : J. K. Alex- ander, first. Twelve blooms, named varieties: W. P. Lothrop, first; W. D. Hathaway, second; Forbes & Keith, third. Decorative, twenty-four blooms, named varieties : W. D. Hathaway, first. Twelve blooms, named varieties : "W. P. Lothrop, first; J. K. Alexander, second; Forbes & Keith, third. Peony- flowered, twelve blossom, named varie- ties : Forbes & Keith first. Pompon, twenty-four vases of three blooms each, named varieties : J. K. Alexan- der, first. Twelve vases of three blooms each; Mrs. L. A. Towle, first; W. P. Lothrop, second. Single, twelve vases of three blooms each : J. K. Alexander, first. Largest and best collection of named varieties, one vase of each : Mrs. L. A. Towle, first. Gratuities : J. K. Alexander, display of dahlias; W. D. Hathaway, display of dahlias; Mrs. L. A. Towle, display of dahlias; G. B. Gill, display of dahlias; Mrs. L. A. Towle, vase of asters; Rob- ert N. Lister, Celosia magniflca; Wil- liam Whitman, display of cut flowers; Mrs. Frederick Ayer, collection of cro- tons and ferns; Mrs. E, M. Gill, general display. CHRYSANTHEMUMS And ASTER SEEDS. Elmer D. Smith &Go/^fc^^.~' J. C. Robinson Seed Co. Waterloo, Neb. Contract growers of Cucumber, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar Flint and Field Seed CorUB. ESTABLISHED IN 188«. Bridgeman's Seed Warehouse, 37 East 19 St., bet. Broadway and 4th Ave.. RICHARDS BROS., Props., New York Telephone 4235 Gramercy. Silver Medal : B. Hammond Tracy, display of gladioli. Certificate of Merit : Walter Hun- newell, Laelio-Cattleya Cottoiana var. Wellesleyensis : J. H. Flint, seedling decorative dahlia Dorothy Flint; Forbes & Keith, seedling cactus dahlia Rosy Pink. Honorable Mention : Mrs. Frederick Ayer, specimen of Cibotium Schiedei; R. & .1. Farquhar & Co., display of lilies; G. B. Gill, seedling cactus dahlia Mrs. E. M. Gill; J. H. Flint, seedling decorative dahlia Retta; B. Hammond Tracy, Gladiolus Primulinus. Field Grown Carnation Plants Direct from the Grower. Per 100 lOrO light Pink Enchantress $7 no $60 00 lawson Enchantress 6 00 5=00 Rose Pink fnchantress 7 00 60 00 White Enchanircss 8 00 70 00 Wnite Perfection 7 00 65 00 Santiamu, O-in. in diameter 6 00 55 00 Alvina 6 00 55 00 VavDay 7 00 60 00 Victoria 7 00 60 ro Georgia 7 00 60 ro WIn&or 6 00 55 00 Beacon 7 00 60 01 Victory 7 00 60 00 M.A. Patten 6 tO 55 00 Boston Market 6 00 50 00 Queen 6 no 50 00 Lady Bountiful 6 00 55 00 .•Ml ol Ihe above plants are in fine condition, clean, thrifty and vieorous, puaranteed in every way. If on receiving: any of the above plants, they are not as represented, they can be returned at once and your remittance will be refunded. It pays to buy good stock such as we grow. They will produce twice as many blooms as thecheaper erad' s offered. Up to Aue. 19lh we shipped 97 orders and have not received one complaint. Cash with order. HOWARD P. KLEIN^ANS, 66 Centre Sq Easion, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Narcissus PaperWhite Grandiflora 13ctin.BulbS. Per 100, $1.25; per 1000, if'.t.OO; caseof 1,250 bulbs, $11.00. A. HENDERSON & CO. 30 E. Randolph St , CHICAGO Mention thcAmerican Florist when writing igii. The American Florist. 427 Waldo Rohnert GILROT, CAL, Wholesale Seed Grower, Specialties: Lettuce. Onion. Sweet P.as. Aster, Cosmos. Mignonette, Verbena in variety. Correspondence Silicited. Contract Seed Grower SPECIALTIES: Pfpper, Egg Plant, Tomato, Vine Seed and Field Corn. EDGAR F. HURFF, Mullica Hill, New Jersey Corresiiondence Solicited. GET RICH QUICK Grow Cold Storage Lilies. Acaseof 200 7-9 G'cantciims cost you $14.00. Will produce in 10 weeks at least 40do^enfl w rs. Figure out your profits. Get a cnse at once from e. C. POILWORTH CO.. Milwaukee. Wis. Mention the American Florist when writing S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Bean, Cucnmber, Tomato, Pea, Mnskmelon. Squasb, Watermelon, Radlsli, Sweet Com. Correspondence solicited. Contract Seed Growers Cn»r>ialfiBC ■ Pepoer, Egii Plant, Tomato, 0)IEliiaiUlii. Vine Seed and Field Com. Corrcspoixience Solicited. George R. Pedrlck fi Son, , PEDRICKTOWN. N, J. Cynosurus Cristatus (Crested Dogstail) Largest Growers and Importers in the World. WM. POWERS & CO. Seed Merchants, Waterford, Ireland H. WREDE, LCNEBURG.GEFMANY PANSY SEED ' 178 First Prizes, the hiKbesi awards [ Chicago. Pans. London Bruxelles. 1000 seeds, finest mixed 25c loz. ..$2.25 Price li»t on application. Cash with order. Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers ♦ ♦ For the Wholesale Seed Trade. j' CBRPINTERia, CAI IF. I sdi'YourTvfn""™"' Scratcli Of PouitFy Food I We will make it for you under your own brand ' lor 13.00 per ton Send today for sample 100 lb. b«» $175. Mr. C. E. Jen.on. of Atlantic City N|. on Oct. 27th 1910. writes as follows: ' I want ' p.?'?''^„"'3' yo"'' "JKc grades of Poultry Food— r^ II. ?*3^*®^ DevelopiDi? Food and "Square Ueal STatcb or Poultry Food— stands without to equal today. They are perfect mixtures and •onnd in grain and a pleasure to handle." BOLGIANO a SON, Importers and Who! -salera (Eitablished for 92 years). Baltimore, IVld. Our Full Line of All rail Bulbs ^owin Store Roman Hyacinths 11-12 Ctm $16.00 per 1000 Dutch Hyacinths Named and Mixed. Forcing Tulips Very Low Prices. Chinese Lilies Select, 120 bulbs $4.20 Calif. Callas, Good. storage Lilies Plant now for Xmas. L. Giganteum 7-9 in., all sound, per case of ..iJO bulbs $16.50 9-10 in., I'OO for 17.00 Also Rubnim, Album and Melpomene Between now and Sept. 25 is your chance to plant Lilies for profitable holiday trade. We want you to have our Fall Book for Florists VAIGHAN'S SEED STORF, Seri^nc SEED LAWS Comp'lHtlon of Purity and Grrmlni- tl n ReqiiTed. and A'ced Seed Protitb- it d in United States and Canada. The first authentic published list ever offered to to the Seed Trade. Includes all recent leiiislation. No Dealer Should Be Without This List Tabulated, prioted on heavy bristol board, postpaid to your address. 50 cents each or 3 copies, $1.00. THE SFED TRIDE HEPORTjHG BUREAU. 627 Postal Teleftraph Building. CHICAGO, ILL. titniion ineAmertcan Florist v;hen 'jint'm.t John BodHer & Sons Co. Los Angeles, California Wholesale growers of Sweet Peas, Tomatoes, Lima Beans, Lettuce, Asters, Cosmos and other Flower Seeds. Mention the American Florist when writing FROM SUNNY SPAIN Cnnniql4irA Onions. Penpers. Early To- OUCLIdllllSi ™''° tau mowers. Beans 97 _r ""* '" wi varieties. .Melon., Celery, Egg Planis. S££bS: Grown on contract for Ihe United States Seedsmen by Rderico C. Varela, I^Si".""' """^E^n^q'^rt^' requested: 1 do not supply growers direct, Uention the American Florist when writing GET QUOTATIONS FROM L3NDRETH SEEDS which SUCCEED Farm OriStol, PO. Mention the American F'orist when v^riting ) BURPEE'S SEEDS . PHILADELPHIA I J Wholesale Price List for Florists ■od Market Gardftoars 428 The American Florist. Sept. i6, ! Market Gardeners Velielabte Growers* Assoclatloo of Amarlca. B. L. Watts. StateColleBe. Pa.. President: H. F. Hall, Boston. Mass.. Vice President; S. W. Severance. SOS Walkir Building, Louisville. Ky., Secretary: M. L. Rustenik Cleveland, O.. Treasurer. Annual meeting at Boston Mass.. Sept.-inbor I't ^12 lyil. Massachusetts Asparagus Growers' Ass'n. The annual field day of the Massa- chusetts Asparagus Growers' Associa- tion was held at the experiment sta- tion at Concord, Mass., September 15. The annual meeting was held in the building in the afternoon and H. F. Hall, president of the New England Market Gardeners' Association, ad- dressed the meeting upon "Cover-Crops and Irrigation in Connection with As- paragus Growing." Notes on Endive and Celery. With us endive is more difficult to handle than celery. Our market calls for it early, that is it sells readily from September 1 to November 1 and poorly after that. The reason for this is that after November 1, greenhouse lettuce is in ample supply which weak- ens the demand for endive. Often the weather conditions in September and early October are such as to make outdoor lettuce tough and bitter, hence the demand for the bleached and ten- der endive. To get endive well bleached it must be tied up, and this is risky in warm rainy weather. The plants are very subject to decay. We have experimented considerably with endive, and find they are sensitive as to where the tie is located. If tied loosely about in the center or a little above, they will grow erect and being quite open on top will bleach some- what like boarded up celery. One will find the least binding together near the top induces decay. Then the next stop is the constant tying of small lots, say every three days, so no one bunch has to stand long waiting for market. In warm weather we figure on seven days to finish a lot, in cool weather, four- teen and in cold weather three weeks. We use fiax binder twine cut in lengths and make a double twist and no knot. That way good time can be made in tying and when ready to cut for mar- ket these ties come oft easily and are thrown on the next row to be used again and again. If properly handled, endive is one of those side line crops that can be made to pay handsomely. We do not like any of the fine curled varieties, as they are too tender. We prefer the coarse and strong growing green curled. Endives transplant read- ily, hence we always start our plants in plant beds and transplant at inter- vals into any vacancies that occur towards fall. They can be tied and bunched like celery and that way the season is easily extended down to New Years. Celery should not be hilled in warm ■feather. If early celery is desired, 12 inch boards are best; use stakes to hold the boards in place and start a new lot every week for a succession. After cool weather sets in in October, hilling is best, as it is a better frost protection than the boards, and then we use all our boards for cold frames to carry our radishes and head lettuce into early winter. Marketman. Renewing Soil. Ed. American Flori.st : We have a greenhouse in which we grow lettuce in the winter and vege- table plants in the spring. The house was built last fall and the soil has been dry since last May. Will we have to change the soil this year? How much of the soil should we take off? Could we add four or five inches of new soil and spade it all together? Kindly give us advice as to the best method to pursue. A. H. D. Pennsylvania. The question whether to renew soil or not is quite easily answered. If former crops were satisfactory, it will be best to retain the old soil, other- wise not. When we have a good proven soil to work with we should retain it. By getting new supply we run some risk, imless we can obtain it where former lots were taken. The drying it is not a detriment necessarily. W^e would apply a fair coating of lime and water to such beds as soon as pos- sible; and when in a mellow condition work up and pulverize thoroughly; then if not needed for some time, ap- ply a coat of manure, old preferred, hut new will do and soak this enough to wash the fertility into the soil. This sprinkling should be repeated to with- in a short time of planting the beds. Tliirty days would be a good time to give this moist treatment. While this manner of treatment is most excellent for lettuce beds, it is not so desirable for seedling beds, as the manurial properties are sometimes too strong for the tiny seedlings, causing poor germination, damping off and non-de- velopment. In fact, for all seedling beds, we want only moderate fertility; and if any manure is used it should be well spent, such as hot bed manure. Additional new soil is always desirable if only an inch at a time. Makketmau. Montreal. bu.sine.ss improving. Business is improving, the return of the people to town from the country and the re-opening of schools caused a considerable stir, but the demand for table and window plants surpasses anything ever experienced before. The supply of Boston ferns is quite large but if the present demand continues it will be exhausted before winter. Cut blooms, since the beginning of cooler weather and with rain have im- proved and are of fair quality. Asters, what there is of them, are away ahead of those a month ago. notes. A party of gardeners took a trip to Wm. C. Hall's summer camp last Sun- day. The camp is situated on Lake Manitou in the Laurentin mountains, in the midst of the most beautiful scenery. After the somewhat great appetite, caused by the bracing air. was ably adjusted by Mrs. Hall who proved to be an able hostess and cook combined, Mr. Hall took us out for a motor boat ride around the blue waters of the eight-mile long lake, and after taking some views from some of the highest hill tops and also posing for Mr. Hall's camera, a hearty supper was partaken of. With cheers for host and hostess the party left for home. The exhibition of the Montreal Hor- ticultural Society which was held Sep- tember 6-7, was fairly successful, the quality of the exhibits was, notwith- standing the unfavorable summer, in most cases higher than usual, espec- ially in fruit. The principal prize win- ners were W. J. Wilshire. Geo. Pascoe, Geo. Miles, J. Luck, E. Hayward, Jos. Bennett, Hall & Robinson, Jos. Deltro- guies, R, Burrows and Geo, Teussel. The meeting of the Montreal Gard- eners and Florists Club held Septem- ber 4, was mostly taken up with con- vention talk, John Welsh and others spoke of the Canadian Horticultural Association convention in Ottawa and G. A. Robinson in great detail and in a humorous way told of the S. A. F. convention in Baltimore. Visitors — J. Ramsden, Silbery Nurs- eries. Bergerville, J. Hughes, A. Carl- son, Quebec. Luck. WatcH lor oar Trade Mark itaaptt on every brick of Lambert's Pum Culture MushroM Spawn SnbatitutioD of cheaper Eradesis thas easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed poitpaid by maDafactnreri dd'- d re- ceipt of iOcents jd postage. Address Trade Mark. American SpawnCo.,St.Panl.Mlnn. We will mail on ap- plication sample of Niagara Pure Culturi Spawn Direct or Trans- fer, or both. that you may be your own iudge of quality. We will quote you most attr active figures. both to large and small growers. Our quality speaks for itscll and is guarantee ■ first-class reference. 6in. $40.00 Sin. $25.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 25 00 25.00 60.CO 60.00 75.00 51.0J 7in. 560 00 &5.00 85.00 100.00 Sin. $100.00 125.00 125 00 GEO. A. KUaL, Wholesale Florist. 508-516 Main Street, Pddn. Ill Mention the American Florist when writing ROSES A SPECIALTY. The Din^ee fi Conard Co., WEST GROVE, PA. Boston Ferns Always mcDtiOD The American Plonst wbea you order stock. : : : Perfectly Clean for growing on, we have 15.000 of them 4 inch $1.5 00 per 100 -inch 25 on per (K) 6irch 4i.00perl0) Asparagus Plumosus, 2 inch $2SOperlOO — Cash, please. THE REESER PLANT COMPANY SPRINGFIELD, OHIO Exclusively Wholsale Flaotsmen. 430 The American Florist, iiept. 16, j The Nursery Trade] American Assoclallon of Nursprymcn ]. H Dayton Painesville. O.. President; W H. Wymao. North AbiDKton. Mass. Vice- President; John Hall K Chester. N V. Sec'y. Thirty seventh annual convention to be held at Boston, Mass.. 1912. CATALPA BUNGEi on its own roots makes quite a showy bush. LowEix, Mass. — Purchasing Agent Foye is to aslc for bids for several thousand plants and shrubs for the park department. Camden, N. J.— City Gardener Jacob Fish, popularly known as "Uncle Jake," will take advantage of the vet- erans' pension act and retire from ac- tive service. ROCHESTEE, N. T.— Articles of incor- poration have been granted the Mc- Glennon & Kirby Co. to conduct a general plant and nursery business. The capital stock is $50,000 and the in- corporators are James S. McGlennon, Rochester; Thomas Kirby, Brighton, and Orla J. Whitney, Oswego, N. Y. New York. — Articles of incorporation have been granted the Knight & Struck Co., Manhattan, to deal in and grow trees, shrubs, etc. The capital stock is $75,000 and the incorporators are Thomas Knight, Rutherford, N. J.; George F. Struck, Orange, N. J., and Hibbard D. Darlington, Flushing, N. Y. Sturgeojt Bay, Wis.— A party con- sisting of representatives of the State College of Agriculture, prominent nurserymen and officers of the Wiscon- sin Horticultural Society, in company with D. E. Bingham, of this city, made a trip through the northern part of Door county, inspecting the cherry and apple orchards. They were much pleased with the outlook and predict that in time the whole northern peninsula of Door county will be one vast orchard. The Elms at the Arnold Arboretum.-II. The Huntington Elm, Ulmus vegeta, is now believed to be a hybrid be- tween "Ulmus glabra and Ulmus mon- tana, the two species which grow nat- urally in England where the Hunting- ton Elm originated. It is a large tree with a short trunk and numerous large branches spreading at narrow angles, and in this country it grows more rap- idly than any other elm tree. It should be oftener planted here. Ul- mus major, which is supposed to be a hybrid of the same parentage as Ul- mus vegeta, is another noble tree which a hundred or a hundred and fifty years ago was much planted in the suburbs of London. There is an- other elm in Europe which is perhaps a hybrid but its parentage is uncer- tain, and it appears to be without an authentic name. This is the elm which is planted in all the Dutch cities and, judging by its appearance in these cities, it, is one of the best of all street trees. There are large trees in Hol- land, in the Champs Elysees in Paris, and at Versailles, so if it is a hybrid it is not of recent date. When in Massachusetts we speak of Ulmus campestris we do not refer to any of the trees already mentioned in this bulletin but to the so-called elm of the roadsides, avenues and- hedge- rows in southern England. The origin of this tree is obscure. Growing spon- taneously it is known only in Eng- land; it never ripens seeds, and it In- creases by suckei'S which are produced in profusion. Some authors have thought that it might be a hybrid; by others it has been suggested that it was brought from Italy to Britain by the Romans. It is a splendid tall long- lived tree with a massive trunk and exect or spreading branches. This is a tree which has grown to a larger size in Boston and its suburbs than any other planted tree. Major Pad- dock established a nursery of these trees at Milton in the eighteenth cen- tury and the Paddock Elms, once the glory of Tremont street, and the so- called English Elm trees which once stood on Boston Common are of this lorm. The oldest name for thi^ tree is Ulmus surculosa. All these elms, and many other species, hybrids and varieties in small individuals can be seen on the northeastern slope of Bus- sey Hill. Ulmus surculosa is common near Boston. Ulmus glabra and some of its varieties are not common in this neighborhood, and occasionally plants of Ulmus nitens and Ulmus fo- liacea can be found in eastern Mas- sachusetts. As these last are usually raised from seeds in European nur- series the imported seedling plants show great variation in habit, foliage and in the presence and absence of wings on the branchlets. The Mountain Clematis. Beautiful garden effects are created by the more vigorous members of the clematis family w-hen permitted to ramble freely over balcony, rustic trel- lis, pergola or tree. Clematis montana is one of the most decorative of its family and, when once well established, grows with surprising vigor and rapidly covers a large extent of sur- face. It comes into flower toward the end of May, and few more charming spi'ing pictures can be imagined than an old evergreen, with its branches garlanded by the ivory white flower- wreaths of the mountain clematis, says a corrpespondent in The Garden. When utilized to drape a balcony or veranda, a certain amount of pruning is sometimes necessary. This should be carried out immediately the flower- ing period is past, so that the sum- mer's growth may produce new flow- ei-ing wood. These new growths should be restricted and trained as little as possible, in order that the plant may present a natural rather than an artificial contour when in blos- som. It must not be hard pruned or cut to the ground annually, as is the custom with Clematis Jackmanii. It should be left unpruned, save to cut out weak or exhausted wood, seeing that its flowers on the old wood, such as the young growths of the preced- ing year, which should be laid in for flowering during the winter. C. mon- tana, in good soil, will sometimes grow as much as 20 feet in a season, so that there is little difficulty in secur- ing good flowering wood, and the result w'ill be superb. Any good loamy soil will suit this clematis, but the posi- tion should be well prepared by making a hole at least three feet across and of the same depth and filling this with good soil mixed with plenty of old manure. When once fairly established Fruit Trees ^pp!f,f|Jcr'- Fine Trees. Prices reasonable. MITCHELL'S NURSERY, Beverly, Ohio Phoenix Nursery Company Nurserymen and Florists BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS Send list ot wants lor prices. Wholesale catalogue for 1911 now ready Jacs Smits & Co., Xifa^n^ Azaleas, (hardy), Berried Plants, Bleedini Hearts, Blue Spruces, Boxwood, Clematis, Climb> ing Plants, Conifers, Evergreens, Funkias id sorts. Hydrangea P. G., Japan Maples, Peonies Pot-grov/n Plants, (Lilacs a specialty), Rbodo* denroDs, Roses, Spireas, Valleys. Price List Free on Demand. ^ Arbor Vitae \ (Thuya Ocddentalis.) A splendid stock of 3 to 4 ft. and 4 to 5 ft. trees. Write for descriptioos sod prices. j;^ The Wm. H. Moon Co., MORRISVILLE. PA. Mention the American Florist when writing LARGE TREES OAKS and MAPLES Pine* and Hemlocks ANDORRA NURSERIES, Wm. Warner Harper. Prop. Chestnnt HIU, PBILA., PA. mention the Atnerican Florist when writing For Fail Planting Lilium Tenuifolium, Hansoni, Davuri- cum, Henryi, Elegans and Wallacei; Daphne Cneorum, Delphinium For- mosum, Syringa Japoinca, Geiman and Japan Iris. Fall list issued in August. E. S. MILLER, Wading River, N. V. Mention the American Fl'^rixt wlfn writing it is wonderful how It holds its own, even under, seemingly, the most dis- advantageous circumstances; but to do so its roots must have undisputed pos- session of the soil when commencing their growth in new quarters. In the springtide of the year many a delight- ful picture is afforded by hardy flower- ing climbers such as this clematis. Strong-growing climbers such as C. montana soon attain large proportions and clothe a wide expanse of wall in a comparatively sliort space of time. It is when allowed unrestricted free- dom of growth that the most pictur- esque effect is obtained. Balconies and verandas can be rendered objects of loveliness by the help of C. montana. Standard specimens are rarely seen, but they add greatly to the charm of that portion of the garden in which they have a place. The best plan is to use for each plant one of the tall iron supports with umbrella head, such as are manufactured for the training of rambling roses as single specimens. ^ With such aid the formation of fine examples will be a comparatively easy matter, and they may be maintained in the best possible condition for a long period. 19^^- The American Florist. 431 SPECIAL PEONY OFFER A Select List of the Best Varieties. Ten Acres of Peonies Grown. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York np'I^M I p C It is not necessary to grow a thousand or even a hundred varieties to have a collection that will include m^\^i^»»^^ everything really worth while. We have sifted out all the duplicates, eliminating those with defects of any kind, and present here an assortment covering the entire range of colors, extending over the blooming season, and representing the very best out of hundreds of varieties gotten together from specialists in France, England, Holland, Japan, and in this country. Strong divisions, with three to five good eyes. I'fM- 100 Camille Calot, light rose $10.00 Carnea Striata, pale flesh, shading: to almost pure white 9.00 Charlemagne, creamy white, center light lilac, flesh shaded with chamois, late 20.00 Clarissa, rosy-pink; inner petals sulphur 6-00 Comte do Diesbach, dark red; early 10.00 Comte de Jussier, outer petals pink, inner yellowish 10.00 Comte de Nanteuil, very large ami full; dark rose 8.00 Comte de Niepperg, dark rose-pink; large bloom 10.00 Comte d' Osmond, white with sulphurish center 20.00 Couronne d' Or, immense; very full, imbricated, ball shaped bloom; snowy white with yellowish stamens; fragrant: perfect as a cut flower sort; very late, coming in after all other long-stemmed whites are gone 20.00 Selachei, deep crimson-purple ; one of the best dark peonies ; late midseason 10.00 Dortens Coros, bright pink 6.00 Duchesse de Nemours, the Calot variety, cup-shaped, sulphur-white; late, and one of the best whites 20.00 Duke of Wellington, flowers fragrant, sulphur-white, large and well- formed; sticiig grower; stems long and firm; late midseason... 20.00 Edulis Superba, soft pink ; very early 10.00 Felix Crousse, brilliant, flaming red; far and away the best red; the popular color with florists; late midseason 25.00 Festiva Alba, ivory-white, with occasional crimson spots in center petals: ships well and stands cold storage excellently; late mid- season 15.00 Festiva Maxima, the ideal early white for floral work; a well-nigh perfect peony 15.00 Floral Treasure, rich, soft pink 15.00 Francois Ortegat, semi-double; large purplish-crimson bloom, with brilliant golden yellow anthers: very striking 10.00 Gen. Cavaignac, lively lilac-pink, shaded clearer pink 8.00 Gloire de Douai, purplish scarlet-crimson with black reflex; late... 10.00 Golden Harvest, very large blooms; blush guard petals; creamy-white center; midseason; one of the freest bloomers 15.00 Grandiflora Carnea Plena, very early; clear flesh-pink, shaded lilac: keeps well; ships well; desirable for cutting or landscape work 8.00 Grandiflora Rosea, light rose; outer petals very large, inner smaller and bunched; vigorous grower 8.00 Lady Bramwell, silvery pink; late midseason 10.00 Per 100. Laius, outer petals white, inner sulphur, changing to white; medium size 12.00 La Tulipe, late; very large, full, shell-formed blooms, borne on long, erect stems; delicate rose, fading to creamy white; one of the best 30.00 La Sublime, crimson; fine, full, fragrant 12.00 Livingstone (true Crouse variety), soft rosy pink, silvery reflex, strong, long stems; best late pink 40.00 Louis Van Houtte (Delache), fine dark crimson; very double; strong 12.00 Meissonier, reddish purple, crimson center 50.00 Monsieur Barral, soft, clear pink; large and full; long stems 10,00 Monsieur Dupont, vcbf large; ivory-white with carmine border In center petals; attractive; late midseason 20*00 M'lle. Marie Calot, satiny rose 10.00 M'lle. Rene Dessert, in clusters, soft lilac with silvery-violet reflex 20.00 Madame Crousse, one of the best whites; midseason 20.00 Madame Ladon, bright cherry pink 10.00 Madame Rose Rendatler, delicate rose 8.00 Nigricans, very late, brilliant, purplish-crimson 20.00 Nobilissima, bright, deep pink; good stems; lasts wonderfully 20.00 Oflacinalis Mutabilis Alba, earliest white 15.00 Officinalis Rosea, earliest light pink 15.00 Officinalis Rubra Pleno, the well known, very early, double crimson 12,00 Palmata, cut-leaved ; single scarlet ; earliest 25.00 Papaviflora, guard petals pure white; others yellowish; excellent.... 15.00 Phryne, blush white 8.00 Prince Imperial, brilliant purplish-scarlet; free bloomer; fine for massing in landscape work 12.00 Prolifera Tricolor, soft flesh, with center of golden yellow 6.00 Queen Victoria (Whitleyii), There are two well-known varieties of this name. This is the standard pure white market variety for storage 10.00 Richardson's Dorchester, salmon-pink, one of the very best late ones 26.00 Richardson's Grandiflora, flesh-pink, with lighter shades In center; fragrant; one of the largest peonies known; latest pink in bloom 60.00 Rosea Superba, brilliant, deep cerise-pink, blooms compact and per- fectly formed; healthy growth; long stems; keeps well; late midseason 26.00 Rosea Plena Superba, very full flower; delicate pink and salmon.,,. 10.00 Tenuifolia, single, bright scarlet 25.00 FILUNG ORDERS NOW. SEND YOURS! Jackson & Perkins Co., "Growers of the Preferred Stock " Newark, New York Mention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS White Wonder THE BEST WHITE CARNATION for all growers. Extra Large Field-Grown Plants. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Prompt delivery. F.Dorner&SonsCo.]'nd La Fayette, Mention theAmerican Florist ichcn writing Field Grown Carnation Plants 2600 Enchantress, 1300 White En- chantress, 4000 Rose Pink Enchan- tress, 700 Perfection, 300 Victory, 500 Winsor, $6 per 100, $50 per 1000. THE LAMBORN FLORAL CO., Alliance, 0. Mention theAmerican Florist when writing Asparagus Per 100 PlDmosDS, 2V2in. pots 2 00 Asparagas Sprengerl, JWin. pots per 1000, $17.50 2 00 Pansy Plants $2 50 per 1000 Primroses Per 100 Chinese Obc. Alba. Rosea and Forbesi.$2 00 Obconica Gigantea and SanEuioea. 2Ji- in. pots 3 00 Vinca Varlegata.from field 4 OO Cash. PIciase. Cineraria Hyb. Grandiflora, 2^4 in. pots $2 00 per 100 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O. Field grown select plants. Per 1000 White Enchantress $50 00 White Perfection 50 00 Enchantress 50 00 Rose Pink Enchantress 50 00 Miniborya Farm, 109 East Broad St., Richmond, Va. Extra Strong Plumosus, 3-in., at Sprengeri, 4 -in., at 1-in., at per 1000, 60.00 3-in,, at per '""" ASPARAGUS per 1000, $50.00 -"' 1000, 60.00 1000, 45.00 POEHLIVIANIS BROS. CO., Morton Grove, III. Field-Grown Carnation Plants of Bright Spot Ready Now NiC. Zweifel, North Milwaukee, Wisconsin For Names Use The Trade Directory SS Price, .OO 432 The American Florist. Sept. 16, CARNATION PLANTS Per 100 Per 1000 Enchantress $7.00 $60.00 White Perfection 7.00 60.00 Lady Bountiful 6.00 55.00 Sangamo 6.00 50.00 Winona 6.00 50.00 Per 100 Per 1000 O. P. Bassett $6.00 Beacon 7.00 $60.00 Lawson 5.00 White Enchantress 7.00 60.00 Washington 10.00 75.00 Chicago Carnation Co. A. T. PYFER Mgr., 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1, 1911. This 120 page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- •tains many chapters (covering all sides of I growing, propagating 1 storing, etc., and also some pagesof valuable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources, A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, FOSTP AID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. Geraniums Well rooted cuttings now ready of the following standard varieties: S.A. Nutt, Sam SVoan, Ricard, Viaud, Poitevine, Jaulin, Perillon, also Double and Single White, which we quot- at $1.60 per 100, or $12.50 per 1000. Elitch - Long Greenhouses DENVER, COLORADO Washington, N. J.— Harry Smith has purchased the property, good will and business of Mrs. Jenkins, and will take possession at once. Canonsbdbg, Pa.— The demand for flowers for the funerals of the victims of the explosion which were held Au- gust 28-29 completely exhausted the supply of the florists. Seasonable Stock Christmss Peppers,, 4-inch pots, fine, $10,00 per 100. Cineraria, Grand littleplantsin'.'^- in. pots, $1'. 50 per lOO. Primula Obconic j, Gigantea (Arendsi), !|!:!.00per 100. Fern Dish Ferns, $:!.00 per 100; !j;26.00 per 1000. Asparagus Pluniosus,2i4-in. $3.C0 per 100; $25.00 per 1000; :?-in, $6.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, from bench, ready for 5-in. pots, $20.00 per 1000. Scottii aud Scholzeli Ferns, from bench ready for4-in. pots, $16.00 per 100; ready for 5-in. pots $20 per 100. Hjdrangea Otaksa, pot grown plants, II to 5 shoots, 6-in. pots, .$.'55 per 100; 2 to :; shoots from 6-in pots, .$26.00 ser 100. Field Grown Plants, ready for 8-in pots, 5 to 7 shoots, $25.00 per 100; 3 to 6 shoots, $12.00 per 100. Extra specimens, for large tubs, 12 to 15 shoots, $1.00 each. General assortment Forists' Bulbs, Seeds and Plants. Send for catalog No. 5, just out. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesvillep 0. Mention the American Florist when writing PEONIES We have a very large stock of the best commercial varieties — all of our own growing. Send us a list of your needs. -■"K^Tfia Our stock of German varieties is large and true. Complete ^^ list of both with prices will be sent on request. ISf>eoim.erL (Sli.i*tJ.l3s For immediate landscape effects we offer a large list of fine, well grown plants. Price on application. 3i-33^w.^R^n^.iph St. Vaoghafl's store Store, \l'^V^^^' Greenhouses, Trial Grounds, and Nurseries, Western Springs, 111. Geraniums All sold until about the middle of November. Will have a b\g lot then. Goodcuttinea from inside stock. Poitevine and Ricard at $14.00 per 1000; and S. A. Nutt at $12.50 per 1000. f*nl<>iia Rooted, to order any time of sulcus ,^g y^. Giant leaved. $1.00 per 100; mixed fancy at 75c per 100. Finest collection in the United States. ALBERT M. HERR, Sprengeri Ctmllav Small size. $1 00 per 100. VSIIIIiaA per 1000. Samples for 10c Good stoclc at $1.50 per 100. $7.50 Iris True Blue, early, at $1.50 per 100. DK|/iy Fine assortment, mixed, divided rtwlttJ*. roots, at $2 50 per 100. Lime The real thing for florists. Before you buy, let me tell you about it. Lancaster, Pa. igii. The American Florist. 433 Dreer's Double Herbaceous Peonies. Per 100 $15 20 6 10 10 6 We are now digging and can supply strong divisions from 3 to 6 eyes at the special prices quoted, providing order is received on or before September 25th. This Stock of our own growing, true to name. p^^ ANEMONEFLORA HUBHA. Duik crimson, ane- doz. luoue type bloom $2.00 ALEX. VEESCHAFFELT, Bright reddish-violet; light luarliiugs 3.00 ACHILLE. A beautiful soft mauve rose, chang- ing to almost pure white 85 AETHEMISE. Violet rose, with light lilac shad- ing 1.50 AGNES MARY KELWAY. Rosy white guard petals, creamy white center 1.50 ANDRE LAURIES. A fine tyrian rose; late S5 AHABILIS LILACINA. Bright lilac rose, Chang- lug to pure white So G ASA GRAY. Pale lilac, sprinkled with minute dots of deeper lilac 3.50 25 ALEXANDER DUMAS. Large blooms In clusters, bright violet rose 3.50 25 CHRYSANTHEMIFLORA ROSEA. A fine large deep rose pink, with paler shadings in the center; the earliest in flower 85 6 CAMARl. Guard petals white, center amber white changing to pure white 2.00 15 COURONNE D'OR (Crown of Gold.) Large Im- bricated flower, white with yellow shadings, center petals flaked carmine, one of the finest varieties 5.00 40 CHARLEMAGNE. Very compact globular flower, rose tinted white with slight blush center. . 3.00 20 D0C DE CAZES. Guard petals tyrian rose, center soft rose pink, one of the best 1.50 10 DtJCHESS DE NEMOURS. Large sulphur white; fragrant 2.00 15 DUKE OF WELLINGTON. Sulphur white flow- ers on long stems, fragrant and free 3.00 20 EDULIS SUPERBA. Violet rose guard petals, center mauve rose with lighter edges 85 6 ECLATANTE. Very large showy compact brilliaiit red or tyrian rose 3.00 20 FESTIVA MAXIMA. Pure white, center petals (iccasionally tipped red; the most popular white for cutting 2.00 15 FELIX CROUSSE. Large ball shaped bloom, very brilliant red, one of the finest self colored varieties : 5.00 40 FRANCOIS ORTEGAT. Brilliant crimson, full double flower, one of the richest 3.00 20 GEANDIFLORA RUBRA. Deep crimson-carmine, large and full 2.00 35 GEANDIFLORA ROSEA. Bright pink, shaded sal- mon 2.00 l.T HUUEI. Beautiful pink, late i.. .85 LADY BRAMWELL. A beautiful silvery rose of fine form 1.00 LOUIS VAN HOUTTE. Brilliant crimson maroon, of good size, free flowering 2.00 LIVINGSTONE. Pale lilac rose with silvery tips; center petals flaked with carmine 5.00 UARIE HOUILLON. Violet rose with silver reflex 2.00 MME. DE VERNEVILLE. Large very full pure white bomb shaped flower with carmine tipped center petals 3.50 25 HUE. CALOT, Pale Hydrangea pink, center shaded somewhat darker, extra early variety 3.50 25 MARIE LEMOINE. (Lemoine's) Extra large, free flowering, Ivory white, one of the latest varieties 4.50 35 MME. DUCEL, Full double, light mauve rose.. 3.50 25 PAGANINI. Light solferino red with lighter shadings 1.50 10 QUEEN VICTORIA. A good early white 1.50 10 with your is all Per 1,000 90 50 50 140 6 50 S 70 15 140 40 15 90 90 HARDY HERBACEOUS PEONES. ROSEA ELEGANS. Guard petals silvery rose; center creamy white suffused with rose.... 2.00 ROSEA SUPERBA. Large, compact, brilliant, deep cerise pink, free flowering 3.00 VICTORIA TRICOLOR. Delicate lilac rose, center light, salmon yellow 1.25 ZOE CALOT. White, suffused with delicate rose. 2.00 Peonies in Mixture. Double White 1.25 Double Pink 75 Double Red 1.25 Double Mixed 75 8 15 * 8 5 8 5 $75 40 75 40 For the most complete list of Hardy Perennial Plants, as well as all other Seasonable Stock, see our Current Wholesale List issued September 1. HENRY A. DREER, Inc., The above prices are intended for the trade only 714 Chestniit St„ Philadelphia, Pa. Carnation Plants 2,000 O. p. Bassett. All first-class plants. Price, $60.OO3per 1000. Bassett & Washburn Office and Store: 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Greenhouses . Hinsdale, 111. Always mention Th« Ameriean whe» yu order itoc>. : 8 t Fall List Roses 225 Varieties old — new — tried — true ^i >-nch 25 00 per 100 00 per 100 Each 15 30 03 60 00 per 100 ,00 per 100 The Chicago Flower Growers' Association OTTO w. FRESE, Manager. 176 N. Michigan Avc, CHICAGO Ferns for Dishes Per 100 Per 1000 2Hin $3.50 $30.00 Asparagns Plumo&as, 2^-inch $3 50 per 100; $30.00 per ICOO. Primroses, Obconica, and Forbesii, best larere Uaweriae strain, strong 2H inch pot plants. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per lOOO. 500 at 1000 rates. Cash with order. Rnbber Plants, 6 in pot. 20-24 in. high. SOc each. Araucaila Excelsa, 5 in. pot, SOc to 75c each; 6 in. pot, $1.00 to $1.25 each, FRANK OECHSLIN, 4911 QulncT St., CHICAGO SMITH ADVANCE CHRYSANTHEMUM Stock plants 25c each. (Golden Glow, stock plants lOc each. CROSS, GKAND RAPIDS, MICH. I ELI )' as Monroe Street, SPECIALTIES. Roies, from 3'ln pots. Cbrysantberaomt Carnations for fall delivery. Smilax, Violet* IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers. 5^i°fo% Nephrolepis Giatrasii , ai^-in. $8.00 per 100; $75 per 1000 4-in. $25.00 per 100. GEORGE GIATRAS West Hoboken, N. J. J. 0. Tiiompson Carnation Co. Carnation Specialists JOLIET, ILL. PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants JOHN scon, RaUand Rd. a K. 45tll St. BROOKLYN. N.Y. Single Bouvsurdias Strong 2Vi inch, in oinlt and white, $2 SO per 100, $22.50 per ICOO. Now is the time for bench- ing pinching bacir until Oct. 15. You will have lots of flowers before Xmas that wil) pay you better than Mums, with less trouble. Cash, please. MOREL BROS. 622 E Market Street, Scranton, Pa. PEONIES At bargain prices. Also other stock. Write for list. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, o. IF TOU SAW IT IN THE THE FLORIST SAY SO IN YOUR NEXT ORDEK Clematis Panlcalata, strong, from 4'in.pots $10.00 per 100; 3 in. pots, $5.00 per 100. Nephrolepis Whitman!, Scholzeli and Exaltaia4in pota,.$2. 00 per dozen: 5 in, pots }3 00per doz Asparagus Sprengeri, 2H'in, pots, $3,00 per 100; 3 in. pots, $4 00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 2'in. pots, $2.00 per ICO; 3 in. pots. $4.00 per 1 0. Smllax, 2 in. pots. $2.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2 in. pots. $2.00. per 100. Crotons, 4 in. pots. $2,00 per dozen, 1 Ith a Westmorelaad Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Carnation Plants Strong, Field Grown Plants Enctiantress $5,00 per 100 Wliite Perfection 6.00 per 100 D. T. McCarthy A Sons, UOCKPORT. NEWT VORK. Boston Perns, 2V2-in. $30.00 per 1000 • • aH-in-. $6-00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 860 at 1000 rate. MagnUica, 2Hlncb 15c each. HENRY H. BARROWS k SON. Whitman. Matt. Robert Craig Co... 3!^ PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Sti., Philadelphia, Pa 438 The American Florist. Sept. i6. Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The 445 448 American Spawn Co. 428 AmIingE CCo 4 5 Anderbon S A 421 Andersen Specialty Co 438 Andorra Nurseries 4JU AngermuellerGeo H4t6 Aphine MfgCo 447 Ascbmann Godirey..436 Atlanta Floral Co... 421 Badgley Keidel & Meyer. Inc 419 Baerjuiluis 442 Banning Frank II Barrows H H & Son. 437 Bassett & vVashburn 408. 433 Baur J A Pottery Colli Bayersdorfer H 443 Heaven E A 4i4 Berning H G 416 Bertermann Bros Co421 Bobbink &Atkins ...429 Boddmgton AT 426 BodgerJno& Son8Co427 Boland J BCo 422 BolgianoJ & Sons... 427 BoweM A 422 Braslan Seed Gro Co424 Brejtmeyer's J Sons. 423 Bridgeman's 426 BransH N II Bucbbinder Bros 446 BuckbeeHW 422 Budbng] A 415 Burnett Bros II Burpee W A & Co... 427 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 414 Camp Conduit Co. ..447 Canger & Gormley..42l Carter GeoM 414 Chi Carn. Co I 432 Chicago Flower Growers Ass'n.413 437 Chi House WreckCo448 Clark The E BCo... II Clarke's Sons David. 422 Cleveland CutFloCo423 Cooke GeoH 422 CotsonasGeo&Co..414 Cowee W J 446 Craig Robt Co 437 Cross Eli , 437 Crump Frank F 422 Cunningham Jos H.. 431 Daniels & Fisher. ...423 Dards Chas 421 Deamud J BCo 411 DesplainesFlo. Co. .429 Detroit Flower Pot. .Ill Dietsch A &Co IV DillerCask'y& Keen446 Dillon J L 433 Dingce &ConardCo429 Dorner F &SonsCo431 Dreer HA ..III 433 446 Dunlop JohnH ... 423 Eagle Mach. Wk....443 Edwards Fold'g 80x446 EiseleC 437 Elitch Long Grhs... 432 Elliott W H 416 Emmans Geo M 436 Eyres HG. 423 Fish Henry Seed Co. 427 Florists' Hail Assn.. 447 Foley Mfg Co IV FordM C 419 Ford Wm P 419 Freeman MrsJB 423 PottlerFiske Kawson Co II Froment H E 419 Galvin Thos F 423 Garden City SandCoIII Garland GeoM Co.. 445 GasserJ M Co 422 Geny Bros 422 Giatras Geo 437 Giblin & Co 445 Good & Reese Co ... I Sorbam & ChaDline.447 Grand KapidsFlo Co422 Graves Nathan R ...446 Greater New York Florists' Ass'n.... 419 Grillbortzer David G42I Gude Bros 423 Heacock Jos Co 434 Heinl John & Son... 422 Henderson A & Co.. 426 Herr Albert M *il Herrmann A 446 Hess& Swoboda 421 Hews AH& Co Ill Hilfinger Bros Ill HippardE 438 442 Hitchings&Co 445 Hoerber Bros 415 HoBman Flo Artist.. 422 Hottmeister Flo.Co .417 Holm & Olson 421 Holton& Hunkel Co 4164'8 Home Cor School... 444 Hooker H M Co 444 Hon Trade Journal. 446 Hrudka L Pottery Co Ill HuntE H 415 Hurff Edgar T 427 Igoe Bros 438 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 443 Isbell S M& Co 427 Jackson&Perkins .. 431 Jansky John 416 Johnson. Chas. J 424 Johnson W W& Son II Jones Percy 415 Kasting WF Co. ...419 Keller Geo & Sons.. Ill Keller J B & Sons. ..422 Kellogg Geo M 422 Kennicott Bros. ....415 Kessler Bros 419 KiftRobt 422 King Construct'n . 448 KleinschmidlFS Co448 KleinhansP Howard426 Kobr AF Ill Kramer I N & Son. .444 Krick's Letters 446 KroeschellBros Co.. 438 Krucbten John 415 Kuebler Wm 419 KuebnC A 416 KuhlGeo A 429 Kyle &Foerster 415 Lager & Hurrell I Lamborn Floral Co. 431 Lange A 421 LandrethSeedCo....427 Leedle Floral Co.... 433 Lichtenberger J 438 Lord& Burnham Co. 443 447 McCallumCo 420 McCarthy DT & Co.437 McConnell Alex 423 McCullough'sJM Sons Co 417 McHutchison & Co.. II McKellar Chas. W..4I3 McKenna P& Son. .421 Malandre Bros 421 Mann Otto II Markovits Bros 447 Mastin J G & Co. ...444 Matthews Florist.... 422 May & Co LL 422 Met. Mat. Co 443 Mette Henry 428 Millang. Chas 419 MillerES 430 Mimiborya Farm ...441 Mitchell W.T & Son43J Moltz A &Co .419 Moninger J C Co 446 Moon The Wm HCo430 Moore Hentz &Nash4l9 Morehead Mfg Co. . .444 Morel Bros 437 Morse CC & Co.... 424 MtGileadPottery Colli Munk Floral Co 4.7 Myers Florist 422 Nat Flo B of Trade. .4<6 NY Cut Flower Ex.419 Niagara Mushroom and Spawn Co 428 Nicotine Mfg Co, ... 447 Niessen Leo Co 417 Oechslin Frank 437 Palethorpe PR Co.. 447 Palmer W J & Sons. 423 Park Floral Co ..422 PeacockDahlia Fms417 Pedrick Geo & Son. 427 Perfection Chem Co. 447 Penn the Florist... 422 Pennock'Meehan Co419 Peters & Reed Pot'yIII Peterson J A I Phoenix Nursery Co. 430 Pierce FO Co 445 Pierson F R Co I Pieters * Wheeler Seed Co 424 425 Pittsburg CutFlo Co417 Podesta & Baldocch442 Poehlmann Bros Co 409 431 Pollworth C C Co . 423 427 446 Power Wm & Co 427 Fulv'iz'dManure Co 447 Quaker City Machine Works 444 Randall A LCo.... 415 Ready Reference ... . 439 Randolph& Mc Clements 446 Reed& Keller 447 Reeser Plant Co.... 429 Regan Print House.. 447 Reinberg Peter 410 Rice Bros 416 Robinson J C SeedCo426 Rock W L Co 421 Rohnert Waldo 4'7 Routzahn Seed Co... II RumbJey J A 414 SaakesOC 423 SaltfordFlow'r Shop422 Schaaf M J 435 Schillo Adam 4t7 Schlatter Wm.&Son.443 Schmidt J C 429 Schuiz Jacob 422 Scott John 43/ Seed Trade Report- ing Bureau 42 ShafierGeo C 423 Sharp Partridge &ColV Sheridan WF 419 Siebrecht & Seibrech418 Situations & Wants. 4ii7 Skidelsky & Irwin... 4.i5 Small JH&Sons....422 Smith A W&C0....423 Smith Elmer D& Co426 Smith Henry 422 Smith J E& Co 447 SmithPJ 419 Smith WmC 416 Smith W&TCo.... I Smits Jacs 430 Stearns LumberCo..445 Sterling Emery Wheel Co Ill Stoothoff H A Co.... 447 Storrs& Harrison Co432 Sunlight Dbia Glass Sash Co 442 Superior Machine & Boiler Works... 446 Syracuse Pottery Colli Taylor Steam Spe- cialty Co 445 Texas Seed &Flo Co422 Thompson Car Co. ..437 Thorburn JM&Co... II TottyChasH 419 Traendly & Schenck419 Valentine Frank .. 422 Varelo Federico C...427 Vaugban & Sperry..4Il Vick'sSons Jas- III THE STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINERY The old reliable machines are the most powerful, least complicated of any on the market The Standard Steam Trap Ask someone who is nseing a Standard for his opinion of it. Write for catalogue. £. HIPPARD CO., Younesiown, Ohio Vaughan'sSeed Store I 427 429 432 Vincent R Jr I Wagner Park Cons.. 437 Walker FA &Co . 421 Ward & CoRalph M II Weber FH 423 Weiland &Risch... 415 Weiss Chas&Sons..418 Welch Bros .... 416 Wietor Bros 412 415 WilksSMfg Co 444 Wilson RobtG 421 Wrede H 427 WittboldG.Co.. 421-435 Wolfskin Bros& Morris Golden8on.42S Wood Bros 437 Yokohama Nurs Co. II Young A L & Co. ...419 Young & Nugent 422 Youngs 422 Zech & Mann... 414 4l5 Zschau H 436 Zweifel Nic 431 Gold Letters Gommed Gold, Silver and Purple Letters for inscriptions on Floral Designs. Best and Cheapest on the Market. Send for Samplei and Prices. I I irhtpnhprirpr '^^^ ^ve. a, nxw torr. J. LllillieMUeigei, Telephone Lenox 5644. Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two m three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Canutioii Growers as the bett support on market. Pat. July 27, '97. May 17. '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere, Prompt shipment guirinlM* IGOE BROS., 266 North 9th St., BROOKLYN. N. T. er 100; good seconds, 41". En- chantress, second size onl.v, 4c. Cash with order. Harry Htinl. West Toledo, O. Carnations, Enchantress. White and Pink Lawson. $5 per lOo. Cash. M. J. Schaaf. Dansviile. X. Y. Carnations. White Wonder. $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, liid. Carnations. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Howard P. Kleinhaus, 66 Centre Sq., Easton, Pa. 400 Caraagie (Red) carnation plants, medium size, 4c; $15 for the 400. Cash, please. Edgar Easterday, Nokomis, III. Field-grown carnations, very choice, Winsor. Enchantress, both pink and rose pink. $45 per 1000. Cash. Brant & Noe Floral Co.. 5744 Brantwood Ave.. Chicago. III. Carnations, White Perfection. Enchantress. $6 per 100: $50 per 1.000. A. L. Randall Co.. 66 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Carnation plants. Enchantress. White Per- fection. $5 per 100. D. L. McCarthy & Sons. Lockport, N. Y. Field-grown carnations, fine stock, Lawson, $5 per 100; $40 per l.OOO. Sinner Bros., 82 East Randolph St., Chicago. Carnations. Bright Spot. N. Zwelfel. North Milwaukee, Wis. Carnations. J. W. Thompson Carnation Co.. JoUet, 111. Carnations, leading varieties. Cbas. H. Totty, Ma dison , N. J. Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishklll, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CIIRYS.\XTI1E.\11M PLAXT.S. White Garza. 3-iu., ^:\ per doz. ; 0-in.. $4 pt-r doz. Large dou- ble yellow Pompons. 5-in., .$3 per doz.; 6-ln.. .$4 per doz. Small double yellow Pompous, 5-in.. .$3 per doz.; O-iii.. $4 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. riirysaudieranms. Smith's Advance, 25c eacli. Golden Glow. 10c each. Eli Cross. 25 Monroe St., Grand Rapids, Mich. Chrysanthemums. Smith's Advance. 40c each: $4.50 per doz; $35 per 100. A. L. Randall Co.. 66 E. Randolph St.. Chicago. Clireyanthemums. bush plants, assorted varie- ties, e, 7 and 8-ln. pots. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Chrysanthemums, novelties and standard varl- etles. Chas. H. Totty. Madison, N. J. Cbrysanthemums, leading vars. Wood Bros., FIsbklll, N. Y. CINERARIAS. Cineraria bvl'ri4-in., $1 per 100. G. Aschmann, 1012 W, Ontario St,, Philadelphia. Coleus, giant leaved, $1 per 100; mixed, fancy, 75c. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. C'lrus, assorted, imsc Cii.. Duarga, li.',c. Mosbrek Grcen- CROTONS. CROTllNS. .'l-in.. $111 l>ir 100; 4-in., 2.3c each; $3 per doz.; 7-iu. (4 in a pot), 75c and $1 eacli. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook. Chicago. lO ^^ Crotons, 4-ln., $2 per doz. C. Elsele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. CYCLAMENS. ('\-, laiiii'ii r,'i-rirnin Glganteum, assorted, 4-iii. IxTts. $13 per 100; 3-in., $4.20 per doz. These plants are extra fine, well budded and stocky. Cash or satisfactorv reference. C. F. Mahan. 1!. I). No. 8. llayton. ( )^ Cyclamen. Mlchell's giant strains: four sepa- rate coloi-s. 3'/<.-inch, $10 per 100. Cash. Henry D a ut. Decatur, HI. Cycianicii. best giant commercial strain, 6 separate colors or mixed. 3-in.. Sc. J. L. Schiller. JToledo. _0. _ ~Cyclamens."4-iD., $15 per 100; 5-in.. $25. Chi- cago Flower Growers' Association. 17G N. Mich- igan Ave.._Chlcago. Cyclamen glganteum. fine thrifty 3-in. stock, $5 per 100. Cash please. J. W. MiUer. Shire- manstown. Pa. Cyilainrn grandi.. 4-in.. 23c. Godfrey .\SL-h- niann. loli; W. Ontario SI.. I'hiladelphia. CYPERUS. CVrEHI'S I umbrella plant). 4-in.. $1 per doz. *S per Kill. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edge broolc. Chicago. III. DAHLIAS. Dahlias, field clumps, ,$3 per 100; $40 per 1,000 and up. R. Vincent, Jr.. & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. Dahlias. Peacock Dahlia Farms, Williams- town Junction, P. O. Berlip. N. J. DRACAENAS. Iil!.\( A1:NA IXDIVISA, 2-in., $3 per 100; .$23 per l.OOO; S-in.. 2V, to 3 ft. high, $1.23 each; $13 per doz. MASSANGEANA, strong, 5- in.. $1.25 each; Gin., $1.50 each. FRAGRANS, 2',-i-in., $1.50 per doz.; g-in., ,$2 per doz.; 4-in.. $3 per doz.: 5-ln.. $6 per doz.; S-in., $1.50 each. TERMINALIS. 3-in., $1.75 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. DracjeiKi indivisa. 2Vj-iu.. $2.50 per 100; strong 5-in.. $15 per 100. Cash please. Morel Bros.. 022 E Market St., Scrantoil, Pa. , Dracaena Ind.. 3-in.. .$5: 4-in., $10; 5-in., $23 per 100. Geo. M. Enimans, Newton, N. J. Dracfena Indivisa. 3-in.. 5c. Mosbxk Green- house Co.. Onarga. III. Dracjena indivisa. 2ii-in.. 2^2C; 3-in., 5c. Mosba-k Greenhouse Co.. Onarga, HI. EUONYMOUS. EroNV.'MorS. Variegated (Silver Golden), 2'i,-in.. ,3110 p.-r doz.; 5-in., 35c each: $4.20 per doz.: 0-in.. .30c each; .$B per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. FERNS. KKltXS. BOSTON. 2-iu.. .$3 per 100; $30 per 1.000; 3-ln., $S per 100; ,$60 per l.OOO: 7-in.. 73c each; $9 per doz.; S-in., $1 each; $10 per doz.; 4-in.. $1..50 per doz.; $12 per 100; 5-in.. .f3 per doz.; $21) iwr 100; 6-in.. $6 per doz.; $43 per 100; 7-in., $9 per doz.; 8-in., 12 per doz.; 0-in., $1.50 each; .fls per doz.; 10-In., $2.50 each; 12-in., S3..30 to $5 eacli: baskets. $1, $1.50 and $2.50 each. ClBO'l'llWl SCIIIEDEI. 8-in., .$3 each; fine plants. lEItXS I'llR DISHES. 2-ln.. nice plants. .$3 per iDli; .$25 per 1.00(1. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago, HI. Ferns, Boston, Plersonl, 6-ln., 50c each. Ele- gantisslma, Plersoni, Boston and Harrisll. 8-ln.. $1 to $1.50 each. Elegantisslma. Boston and Harris, 10-in., $2.50. F. R. Plerson Co.. Tarry- town-on-Hudson, N. Y. HARDY FERNS. Maidenhair, Lady ferns. Shield ferns, Dicksouia. Ostrich fern. Cinnamon fern, Asplenlum Spinnlosum, Brake ferns. Sen- sitive fern. Sample plants 10c each. Write for prices on stated quantities. Ludvtg Mosba^ii. Askov, Minn. ~Ferns. Boston, 4i^-ln,. 10c; 3H-in., 7c; 2V~-\n.'. 3c from bench. Whltmanl, 2%-ln., $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Magnlflca, 2%-in.. $15 per 100; 3%-in., pot grown. $25 per 100. Henry H. Bar- rows & Sons, Whitman, Mass. F.riis l.if dishes. $:i per 10 1; $23 per l.OOo. Host. Ill fpini bench. 5-iii., $20 per 100. Scnttii and Selinlzelii, 4-in.. $15 per luO: S-in., $20 per KJO. The stems & Harrison Co.. Painesville, 0, Ferns. Boston. I'iersoni aiul Elegautissima ?,- in.. 8c; 4-in.. 12c; 5-in.. 2.3c-; O-iu., 40c. Mos'- b:pkj.;reenhonse_t'o. . Onarga, III. Fe-ns, Boston, 4-ln., $15 per 100; 5-iD., Joj. 6-in., $40; 7-in.. $75; Sin., $100. Pteris Wlm- setti. $6 per 100. The Chicago Flower Growers' Association. 176 N. Michigan Ave.. Chicago. 5.0110 BostMU ferns fnr 0-iu.. strong healtljv plants, 25c; 7 and fi-iii.. 400 and 50c; 0. S and 10-in.. Whitmani. 2rii-, .311c and 75c. Cash A. G. Lake. Wellesley Hills. Mass. Nephrolepis Glalrnsii. 2i,i-ln.. .$8 per 100; $75 per 1.000: 4 in.. $25 per 100. Geo. Giatras, 463 Summit Ave.. West Ilobokeii. N. J. Ferns for dishes. 2Vi-ln.. $3..30 per 100-r$30 per 1.000: .300 at l.OOO rate. Frank Oeehslln 4911 Qnincy St.. Chicago. ' Ferns, Boston, 4-in., $13 per 100; 5-in , $'5 per 100; C-in., $40. The Reeser Floral Co Springfield, O. Ferns. — For varieties and prices see ndver- iilsenieiit el.sewheri. In this issue. G. Asciinianu 11112 W. Ontailo St.. Plillailelpliin. ' Adiautum Farleyense. SV^-lii.. $13 per liiO. J. A. Petci-son. WestwoiHl. Cirii'lnii.-iti. O. Ferns. Whitmani. Scliolzeli and Esaltata. 4-!n,. $2 per dnz.; 3-in.. $:l. C. Eisele. 11th and Westmoreland Sts.. Pliiladelphia. Ferns. .Tohn Scott. Rutland Rd. and E. 45lh St.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Feriis. ll.isloii. 3-iii,. 2.3<- eaeji.~whitmaiii.~l- in.. 23c. Geo. M. Eumiaus. Xewtou. X. T. Ferns. Bobbinli^&'Atkins. Rntheifonl. X. J. FICUS. FICrs EL.SSriCA. 6-in.. Sue each: $6 per doz.; 7-iii.. brniieliiiig. 7.-,c and $1 each. FI- CrS PAXDIHATA. 7-in.. .$2.r.O each. FI- CCS REPEXS (eiiiiii.iugi. 2>:,-in., 50c each. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook. Chicago, IlL Ficns elastica. 3i^ and fi-iu.-. ;J5c. 40c and 50c. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Phila- delphia. Rubber plants. G-in., .30c each. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Qnincy St., Chicago. GERANIUMS- Geraniums, Nutt, La Favorite. Perkins. Da- gata. Hill, Col. Thomas, Roseleur, 4-iii., $5 per 100. Nutt, Roseleur, Viand, Bisquit, Oberle, Vincent, 3-in., $3 per 100. Cash. Send for geranium catalogue. A. D. Root, Wooster, Ohio^ Geraniums, Xiitt. Perkins, Grant, La Favorite, R. C. $1.23: 2-in., .$2; 3-in., $4 per 100. Viand, Castellane. Poitevine. Jaiilin. Ricard. Buchner, U. C. $1..30; 2-in.. .$2.30; 3-ill., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans Newton. N. J. Geraniums, Poitevine, Ricard, $14 per 1,000. S. A. Nutt. $12.50. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, standard varieties and novelties. R. Vincent. Jr.. & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Mi,. GREENS. Greens, dagger and fancy ferns, $1 per 1,000. Galax. 90c per 1,000. Boxwood. 50-Ih. case. $7.50. Laurel Wreaths. 10-in., $1.75 per doz,: 12-in.. $2.25; 14-ln.. $3; 16-in., $4.50. Laurel trimming. 4c and 5c per yard. J. Jansky, 19 | Province St., Boston. ^^ Greens, southern wild smilax, log mosses, nat- ural and perpetuated. E. A. Beaveu, Ever- greep, Ala. Greens, evergreen, fancy and dagger ferns, bronze and green galax, Geo. Cotsonas & Co.. 50 W. 2Sth St., New York. , Wild smilax, long needle pines, magnolia trees, magnolia foliage, fadeless sheet moss. J. A. Rumbley, Evergreen, Ala, Greens, wild smilax and decorative greens. George M. Carter, Evergreen, Ala, "Southern WildSmilax. Caldwell The Woods- man Co., Evergreen. Ala. GREVILLEAS. Grevillea Robusta, G-iu., 23c. tMiiise Co.. Onarga'. 111. Mosbick Green- HARDY PLANTS. Hardy phlox, field-grown, $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000, The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, Oblo^ Herbaceous plants. Bobbink & Atkins. Ruth- erford, N. J^ , HOLLYHOCKS. Iloilyhocks. dill.. 75c per 100; $5 per 1,000,. J, ('. Sebnlidt. Bristol. Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reterence Department, Write Us ADout It igii. The American Florist. 441 HKLIOTROPES. llellotriipo f'hloftalll, 2-lli., VI ii.r 100: Sin.. tS. It. Vinci'iit. Jr.. & Sons Pn.. Wliitf Marsh. Mil. "Heliotrope, 2-ln., $2 per 100; :Mn., $3. R- Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. HYDRANGEAS. IIy«li-;iiiKoa otaksa. 3 to 5 shools. 6-in., .?3.'5 pi'r 1(10; :; 10 3 shoots, ,')-ln.. %••-, per 100. FieUl pliiiits. ready for 8-in.. .% to 7 shoots, $25 per 100; 3 to ."i shoots, $12. Hvtru speci- mens. 12 In l.-> shoots, $1 each. The Storrs & Hiirris'm Co.. I'alneHville. O. Hydrangea Stellls grandlBora alba. W. & T. Smith Co., GeneTa, N. Y. IRISES. E."ttra Japan and German Iris, cash offer: 5 best tinds German Iris, XX per 100. $1.50; 5 best kinds Japan Iris, XX per 100, $2.50. Central Seed & Bulb Co., Benton Harbor. Mich. IVIES. Ivy EnRllsh. 3-ln.. The Geo, Wlttbold 111. 75c per doz. ; 4-ln., $1.50. Co., EdKebrook. ChlcaKO. ENGLISn IVY, 3-in., 75c per doz.; 4-in.. $1.50 per doz. TUB GEO. WITTP.0L1I CO., Edge- brook ._Chini tjo. Ill . Iris, true blue, $1.50 per 100. Phlox, assorted divided roots, $2.50 per 100. A. M. Herr, Lan- caster. Pa. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. JERUSALEM CHERRIES, 4-in., $1.."0 per doz.; $10 per Km; .'i-iii.. .$2 piT iloz. ; %\':, pi-r 100. THE GEO WITTBOI.D CO., Edgebrouk, Chicago. in. Jerusalem cherries. 2^^-10.. $3 per 100; 6-in., 25c. Godfrey Asehmaun, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia, Jerusalem cherries, from field, $1,50 per doz,; $10 per 100, Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. I LANTANAS. Lantnnas, 10 vnrs., 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-Im., J3. R. Vim-cut, Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsh. M(L \ J ilLACS. Lilacs. Jacs gmlts, Ltd., Naarden, Holland. \ LILY OF THE VALLEy! To ImDort. Lily of the Valley, Jac Smlts. Ltd., Naar- 1 den, Holland. Lily of the valley. Otto Mann, Leipzig, Sax- ony, Germany. Lily of the valley, Berlin and Hamburg grades- McHutchison & Co.. 17 Murray St.. New York. From Storage. Lily of the vallev. cold storage pips, case of 1,000. .$13; case of 3.000. $36. J. M. Tboruburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. Lily of the valley. H. N. Brans. 303S-42 W. Madison St.. Chicago. MOONVINES Mo.invincs. noitillora. 2-in., .?2 per 100; 3-in.. ?3. R. Vin."iit. .Ir,. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom Spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul. Mlnn^ NURSERY STOCK. 100.000 SHKUBS. Altheas. Forsythlas. Privet. Berberries. Hvrlrangeas. Splreas. Deutzias. Pbiladelphus. Welgelas. Viburnums. Write for prices and sizes. THE CONARD & JONES CO.. . West Grove. Pa. Nursery stock, evergreens. Conifers and pines, flowering shrubs, fruit trees, vines and climbers. Bobbinks & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. Specimen Shrubs. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chi- cago and New York. Nursery stock, maples, plants, etc. Fruits and ornamental stocks. English nianetti, Jap. lilies, etc. McHutchison & Co.. 17 Murray xt.. New York. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Anderson Nurseries. Chestnut Hill. Philadelphia. Nursery stocks, apple and peach trees. ell's Nursery. Beverly. Ohio. Mltch- \ ORCHIDS. PANDANUS. I'ANDANl'S UTILIS, 3-ln., $2 per doz. VEIT- CIIll. 4-ln.. 50c euch; $5,150 per doz.; 6-ln., 7."ie each: .$0 per doz.: (>-ln.. $1 ciieh: $12 per doz. TIIIC (!E(). WITTllOLD CO.. Edgebrook, Chicago. 111. Pandanus Veltchll, $1 to $3 each, ton. Wcstwood, Cincinnati, 0. J. A. Peter- PALMS. Orchids of all kinds, mlt. N. J. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- PALMS. KENTIA BEl.MOUEANA. 2'.i-in.. $l.r,o per doz.: 3-in.. $2 per iii«.; 4-in., $3.0(1 per doz.; 5-in.. $5 per doz.; U-iu., $1.50 each; .SIS per doz.: 5-in.. 5 to (> leaves. 18 to 20 ins. high. 7,'Jc each: $'.) per doz.; 0-iu., 0 to 7 leaves, 20 to 22 ins. high. $1 each; $12 per doz.; 7-in.. (1 to 7 leaves. 28 to 30 ins. high.. .$2.50 each: $:«! per doz.: 7-in., (! to 7 leaves, 40 to 44 ir.s. higli. .$4.50 each; 8-in.. 7 to 8 leaves. 44 lo 4.". ins. high., $n..'',0 each; !)-iu.. 7 to 8 Ieav(>s. 48 to .".(I ins. high. $8 each; 9-in., 7 to 8 leaves, 50 (o ,"4 ins. higii. $10 each. FORSTERIANA. 2'/.-in.. $1.."J0 ])er doz.; 3-in.. $2 per doz.; 4-in.. .$3.00 per doz.: o-in.. $5 per doz.; 0-in., $1.."0 each: 5-in.. .". to (1 leaves. 20 to 24 ins. high. 75c each: $!) per doz.; G-in.. '^ to 0 leaves. .30 to 35 ins. high. $1 each; .$12 per doz.; 7-in.. 5 to (1 leaves. .30 to 38 ins. high. $2.50 each; 7-in.. 5 to 0 leaves. 38 to 40 ins. high. $3.50 each; S-in.. 5 to <> leaves. 40 to 42 ins. high. $4..''0 each: O-in.. 0 to 7 leaves, 4(5 to 50 ins. high, $7 each: made-up plants, 7-iu.. 3 to 4 in a pot. 24 to 30 ins. high. $2.50 each: O-in., :t (o 5 in a pot. 50 to 54 ins. high, $8 each: 10-in.. 4 to 5 in a pot. 58 to (iO ins. high. $10 t h: 12-in.. 4 to 5 in a pi>t. 02 to 70 ins. high. $15 each. I.AT.^NIA BORBONICA. 3-in., 8c eai-h: $1 per doz.; $13 per 100; 4-in., $3 per doz,: $20 per 100. riKENIX HECLIN.\TA, 4 in., 2.5c each; $3 per doz.; $20 per 100: 5-in.. .".Oe each; $5 per doz. PIlaONIX C.VNARIEN- SIS. 7-in.. 30 to 40 ins. high. $2.50 each: 10-in.. .50 to .54 ins. liigli. $8 each; 10-in., 60 to 04 ins. high. $10 eaih. PHCENIX EOEKELENU. 2i«-in.. .$2 per doz.; $15 per 100: 3-ln., ,$3 per doz.; $22.50 per 100; 4-in.. $0 per doz.: $45 per 100; 5-in,, .$9 per doz,; $70 per 100; C-in.. $12 per doz.; fi-in.. strong. $18 per doz.; 7-in.. $2. .50 each. AliECA 1.1;:TESCEXS. 3Vt.-in.. 3 plants in pot. $2 per doz.; 4-in., 3 plants in pot, $3 per doz.; $25.50 per 100; 7-in., 4 to 5 plants in pot. 30 ins. high, $3 each; 8-in., 5 (o 0 plants in a pot. 00 to 64 ins. high. $5 each. CYCAS. 5-in.. .S5c to 50e each; G-in,, 75c to $1 each. rOCOS WEDDELLIANA, 2-in., $1.75 per doz.: $14 per 100; 3-iu., $2 per doz.: .$20 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edge brook, Chica go. 111. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere In this Issue. G. Aschmann. 1012 W._Ontario St., Philadelphia. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere In this issue. Joseph Hea- cQck Co.. Wypcote. Pa. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere In this Issue. Holton A Hunkel Co.. 462 Milwaukee St.. Milwaukee. Wis. P.alms. .McHutchison &""Co., 17~Murray St., New York. PANSIES. Tliink of till' strain of pansics containing liRlit. (lark. lavcndor. vinlct. blvn*. bronze, royal purple, rod. cerise, saliiinn, mahofxany, yellow and rod and gold shades — a dozen or more varieties in each shade— of immense size, with great form and sulistan(e. These are MASTODON TAX SIKS. It has post us hundreds of dollars and ei^rlileen years' time to upbuild this strain, and it is worth nil it costs. 1 oz.. $9: 1-12 oz.. $1. Plants. 100. nOe: 1.000. .$3: 5.000. $12.50 pre- paid. STEf:LE'S MASTODON" PANSY GAR- DENS, rortland, Oregon. Palisii's. foi-get-me-nots. daisies, wallflowers, sweet Williams, gaillardias. $2.50 per 1,000; $10 per 5.0110. .T. C. Schmidt. Bristol. Pa. Pansy plants. $2. .10 per 1,000. .Tos. IT. Tun- ninirhiim. Dfl a w a re . O . PEONIES, 300,000 peony plants. Let me flgur© with you. Can make prices that will interest you. Gilbert H Wild. Sorcoxle. Mo. Peonies, Drcer's herbaceous. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere In this issue. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St.. Phila- delphia^ Peonies at bargain prices. Wagner Park Con- servatories. Sidney. O. Pennies, leading varieties. Peterson Nursery. 108 LaSalle St.. Chicago. Peonies, all the standard varieties. The Good & Reese Co.. Sprlngfleig, O. Peonies. Best commercial varieties. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago & New York Peonies, all vara. Jac Smlts, Naarden, Hol- land^ Peonies. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Jackson & Perkins Co.. Newark, N. Y. PEPPERS. Christmas peppers, strong and hardy, ready to ship, 4-ln. pots, 10c each; $8 per 100; 4%- in,, 12'^c each; $12 per 100, Anton Then, 2219 Wlnnemnc Ave,, Chicago, Christmas peppers, 4-ln. 10c each; $8 per 100: 41/j-ln.. 12VjC each; $12 per 100. Chicago Flow- er Growers' Association, 176 N. Michigan Ave.. Chicago. Christmas Peppers, strong, healthy plants. 2y,-ln.. $2 per 100: $18 per 1.000: 3-ln., $4 per 100, Koher & Radke, .Maywood, 111, CiTuIST.\TaS PEPPERS. 4-in.. extra fine. $l(i per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOI.D CO., Edge brook, Chicago, 111. _^.^^_^_^_^__^ Pepper plants^ S'/.-in.. $5 per 100. The Chi- cago Flower Growers' Association. 176 N. Mich- igan Ave.,_ChIcago. Cliristnias peppeis. fine 5-in. stock. 1.5c. Mos- I.M'k Greenhouse Co.. (jnarga. 111. Christmas peppers. 4-in.. $10 per 100. The Sferrs tV- Harrison Co.. I'aiiiesville. O. PETUNIAS. I'etunuiB. dill, mixed. 2-in.. .$2 per 100; 3-ln.. *3. It. Vincent. Jr.. & Sons Ci>.. White Marsh. Md- POINSETTIA S^ POINSETTIA HEADQUARTERS. Strong, stocky plants. 100. 1000. 2V.-in $5.00 $40.00 2y.-ln., extra select 6.00 50.00 3-ln 8.00 70.00 All orders filled strictly In rotation. Cash, please. EOBER_& RADKE, ^aywood,_Ill._ PoInsettlas.'2V.-ln.. $6 per 100; $50 'per 1.000. Skldelsky & Irwin Co.. 1215 Betz Bldg., Phila- delphia.^ "Polnscttlas. 2i4-ln., $5.00 per 100: $45.00 per 1.000. Scranton Florist Supply Co.. Scranton. Pa. , , I'oinsi.ttiiis. oi.j-in.. $1 per doz.: .$0 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and_New York. Poinsettias. 4-in.. 25e. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. roiusettias. 2.0(i0 renus mist like spray for 15 minutes Write for Catalog and details to Department C. Sold through seedsmen. Dealers in Florists' and Poultry Supplies. J. G. MASTIN fi CO 3124 West Lake St.. CHICAGO. ILL. EVANS' Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Catalog. Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond Ind Kramer's Pot Hangers For sale bv Who'esale Seedsmen, Florists andSiipply Dial.rs. Price. $1 on per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, tl.25. I. N. KRAMER & SON, Gedir Rapids, la. Flower Colors Use our COLOR CHART in describing tbeai. PBICE. Sl.OO POSTPAID. American Florist Co.. 440 S.Dearborn SI., CHICAGO WILKS' not Water Boilers ARE BEST FOR s. 3503 Heating Greenhouses No Night Fireman Required With Our Self- Feeding Boilers Will keep an even and continuous fire for ten hours and longer without any attention. Very Economical in Fuel. Hard or Soft Coal. Send for our New Catalogue and Prices. WILKS IVirG. CO., Shields Ave . CHIC3GO. Attentionll Glass Buyersll GREENHOUSE GLASS. Yon will save money if you obtain our prices before you buy. Quality A No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable white paint for this purpose Hall barrels, (26 gallons) per gal., $1.76. 5 gal. pails, per gal., $1,80. H. Ml. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLESALE GLASS AND PAINTS, Loni Distance Phone 651.559 ^jsj Washington Boulevard, CHICAGO. Near De>plalnes Street. Monroe 4994. Tell Them Where You Saw the Advertisement ign The American Florist. 446 I >ll»»<*<»»»»»»»^^1»» •■»•■•< I ^♦♦♦♦♦♦♦■♦♦♦♦♦♦♦••^♦♦< > PIPE CARRIERS Th-it Do Not Have to Be Replaced Every Fall. Isn't that what you are iDoicinu for? We will sell you Pipe Car- riers with steel hooksfor aslow a price as you can buy cast iron hooks. Write for de- scriptions and prices. Advance Go-, Ricbmond.Ind. Cut Flower Boxes and Fibre Shipping Cases PAPER BOXES of Every Description It will pay you to get our samples and prices before ordering. THE J. E. SMITH CO. 8-8-10-12 N. Central Ave., BALTIMORE, MD. A STIC A jfeenlio^scqlazin^ USE IT HOWL P.O. PIERCE CO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK MASTICA is elastic aad tenacious, admits ol ezpaDstoD aod contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Brolcen i^lass more easily removed without breakioK of other (flass, as occurs with putty. Lasts longer tban pntty. Easy to apply Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIGH GRADE... See Our Catalogue. Hot'wafe"' GI8LIN & CO., Utica, K.Y. Trouble N9 5 -p out of trouble bv bu\ing a genuine greenhouse boiler rated on what it has actually done in greenhouse worlt; and not a dwelling house boiler with its greenhouse ratings based on its performances in dwelling heating. If you are looking for the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth about boilers, and how to keep out of boiler troubles; send for our new Supply Book, .\ddress ycur letter right to me. Hitchings & Co., Elizabeth, N. J. I'll see to it myself thai it's mailtd. Next week's talk will be principally about boiler dampers and why so many are fooled by them and occisionally damn them. Sketch will show two kinds of dampers. The damns will be left to your imagination. 446 The American Florist. Sept. i6, Now is the Time To Subscribe to the Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Lareest BriKbtest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published Quarterly AtiDual sub- BcriptioD for weekly and quarterly Dumbers, One Dollar. (Interna- tional money order). Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets and topics. The Horticultural Printing Company, BURNLET. ENGLAND BUGHBINDER BROS., 618-20MilwsakeeAve., CHICAGO. Florists' Ice Boxes Manufacturers and Dealers of Store and Office Fixtures. Tf\ Monroe SftIA Holds Glass Firmly See the Point 1^ PEBtLESS Qlastnc Point* ftre thelMit, No rlgbu .r left*. Box of 1 A>0 polDta 76 eu. pootpftld. HENBT A. DREEH, SIEBERT'S ZINC Nevei Rast GLA2ING POINTS Are positively tbe best. Last forever. Otii 30,000 ponnds now in use. A sure preventative ol slass illppinE. Efilective on lar^e or small elass Easy to drive. Easy to extract. Two sizes ^ani H. 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra: 7 lbs. for $2.60 15 lbs. for $5.00. by express. For sale by the trad* RANDOLPH 8 McCLEMENTS, Successors to Ctaas. T. Siebert. Baom a Beatt; Sts., Pittsburg. KRICK'S Florist Novelties Manufacturers and Faientee of Tlie Only Genuine Immortelle Letters on the market, Urder at once. CHAS. AUG. KRICK. 1164-66 Greene Avenae, BROOiaYN, N. T. Every letter marked. For Photograpbs of Horticultural Subjects For lllnstratintf Cataloeues. Price Lists, Circulars, etc.. write NATHAN R. BRAVES, a^IfrVt'o?"!!!: 413-414 HaywardBldg., Rochester, N. T HAVE your customers kept their promise to pay their bills at Easter? If not do not wait; but send the claims to us. When we remind them they will probably pay. The National Florist's Board of Trade rf«Ew york 1 / \ f CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. 4 \ / k 'f OR THE BEST RESllTS" Use a Superior Return Flue Boiler for Greenliouse Heating SEND FOR CATALOGUE Superior Machine & Boiler Worlds 846-848 W. Superior St., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Plorist when writing Everylliing f°^ the Greenhouse Woodwork, Glass, Pipe, Boilers, Fittings, Hose, Ventilating Machinery PRICES ALWAYS RIGHT. JOHN C. MONINGER GO., B.^^'ha^rit., Chicago n^nttun the Ainericaji Florist tvli^ti lorilmp UsB our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports ^ \hlPR(NZ\ "'JENNINGS IRON GUTTER. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS For Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send for Clrcolars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN, S. W. Comer Sixth and Berk Streets. PHILADCLPHIA. VENTILITIN6 APPARATUS CUT FLOWER AND Design Boxes All sizes, lowest pric^. Write. C. C. Pollworth Co., MILWAUKEE. A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycai Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist SnppUes. — Send For Prices — (04412 East 34th St., NEW YORK. Wired Toothpicks 10.000. $1.75; 50,000. $7.50. Manufactured by W J. COWEE, BerUn. N. Y. Sample (ree. For lale by dealers. I igit. The American Florist. 447 Destroys green black and white fly. red spider, thrips, mealy bug brown and white scale and all soft bodied insects An excellent cleanser for decorative stock. Used as a spray you can rely on it for posi- tive results, without fear of failure or dissatis faction. S2.60 per gallon; $1.00 per cfuart. FUNGINE An infallible remedy for mildew, rust and other fungus diseases. \. clean, safe and easily applied spraying material. $2.00 per gallon; 75c per qnart. For Sale by Seedsmen. Send for name of nearest selling agent. Our products are not .ilooe endorsed but are continuously used bv leading commercial growers, professional gardeners park depart ments and state colleges of the country. Aphine and Fungine can be used in house or field. Manufactured by Aphine Manufacturing Company MADISON N- J. THE BEST Bug Killer and Bloom Saver For PROOF Write to p. R. PALETHORPE COMPANY, Owensboro, Ky. I eta r^Uo cus^ Ke BMJ to km frtth Tbt fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bag 100 lb«. SatlBf&ctlon gnarauteed or money back ; wtiy try cheap sabi tltntes that makers do Bot dars to guarantee ? , m k. 1. SToonorr oo., moiht niioi, i, i. Lock the door before the horse is stolen, and insure your glass before it is broken. For paticulars concerning Hail Insurance, address JOHN G. ESLER. Secretary SADDU RIVTO. N. J. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 2Stll St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS SUPPLIES. We Manufacture all Our lAetal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, tad Novelties, and are dealers in Olasa- ware. Pottery, Decorative QreeasdMA ill Florists' Requisites. At Belle Haven, Conn., We Built This Curved Eave House for F. C. Ravolle That Is the Gardener, L. Repaci, Standing by the Door. IT'S one of our curved eave 'fit in houses." We call it a "fit in," be- cause it fits in a most attractive way between the gardener's bungalow cottage and the other near-by buildings. Its placing and treatment were care- fully considered in relation to the sur- roundings. .\nd that's why so many of our houses are especially attractive. They are something more than mere Lord & Bnrnham Company, s. jaS^s Bu^iaing. Factories: KVINOTON, N. Y , and DES PLAINES, ILL. greenhouses — they are an ornamental' interesting part of the grounds. But back of it all is the best construc- tion money can buy and a building ex- perience covering twice as many years as the next oldest in the business. And these are the things that count with you — and count big. Send for that 100-page catalog. Send alon.u jour employers name also, and we will see that he gets one. New YorK Boston Tremoflt BoUdlntt. PUiadelptila CMoago Franklin Bank BIdg. Koalia> Bidg. Nikoteen for sprarioK plants and I Nikoteen refined: it is clean and e Nikoteen The most effective and economical material there ii for s^prarinK plants and blooms. Is skillfully extract- ed from leaf to bacco and carefully re&ned: it is clean and easy to apply. " does the work when vaporized either in pans on pipes or OTer a flame. Full Pint Bottles. $130. Nikoteen Aphis Pttnk Specially prepared for fumigatlne closed houses. It vaporizes the Nicotine evenly and without waste. Notbine keeps a hoost free from Aphis so cheaply. Price $6.50 per case of 12 paraffined boies All Seedsmen. The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES WRITE FOR FIGURES. 557 Plymouth Place, CHICAQO BURNED CLAY- Tile Benches and Tile Bottoma Gives resnIts.Three styles of benches. Including Iron Pipe Frame, with Tile Bottom and Sides. Write for descriptive circular and delivered prices. Any size benches. TUe Sides THE CAMP CONDUIT CO. Garfield Bldn.. CleTeland.O. GORHAM & GHAPLINE DDIIITCDY ^l(*"* Prices on all rnlNltnl Kmds ol Printing. Poniiac BIdg, Harrison & learborn Sts., Chicago :::i$3-50 IVIarkovits Bros. Importers and Manufacturers Natural Prepared Ferns, Palms and Wax Roses Low prices and immediate attention given all oiders. 1000 Letter Heads 1000 Envelopes... Phone Monrop 4S30. 954 Mtlwankee Ave,. CHICAGO The Early Advertisement Gets There 448 The American FLORHii. Sept. 16, BIG BARGAINS in Greenhouse Boilers 2 42-in. X 10-£t, Kewanee Fire Box Boilers $176.00 6 60-in.x 16- ft. Horizontal Tab- ular Boilers 276.00 2 54-in. X 12-ft. Internal Fired Steam Boilers 226.00 3 54-in. X 12-ft. Internal Fired Hot Water Boilers 200.00 Several carloads of Cast Iron Green- house Fittings, including Valves, etc., at a positive saving of 60%. 4-in. Tubes 8I4C Several carloads of good Tubes, thor- oughly rattled and cleaned. All kinds of Pipe, Valves, Fittings, etc. Write for onr List No. 47. aHlCAGO HOUSE WRECKINB CO. 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO To know a Good Thing is Half wise— to know and Use it to Advantage, True Wisdom. MORAL : Use Advance Apparatus Every detail that has to do with their operation is de signed to provide the greatest possible haDdioess. Write for catalog 'J.'' THE ADVANCE CO,, Richmond, Ind. Cattle Manure in Ba^s Sliredded or Pulverized Pure — dry — nniform and reliable,^ The best of all manures for th« ereenbouse. Florists all over th« country are asine it instead srf rough manure. Pulverized Sheep Manure Absolutely the best Sheep Manure Off the market. Pure manure and noth.^ e.C el8e„ The best fertilizer for carnations and fof ^nid top-dressinK. Unequalled for all field uB6k ^rite for eiicaian and prices. The Pdlverized Mannre Company 3 2 Onloi Stock Yards. oalca« o Mention the American Florist when loriting Carman's Antipest INSECTICIDE AND FUNGICIDE For the Garden, Orchard and GreenhooRC Non-poisonous and harmless to ves^etation Kills Green Fly, Aphides, Bark Lice, Thrlps, Mealy Bug, Red Spider, Scale, Wire Worms, Ants and Sings. This is the Grower s Friend. Handy to use. cheap and eBective, mixes readily in water. Destroys all insect pests and keeps down filth. Circulars on appli- cation. SI.60 per gallon. Also io quarts, half eallons and in bulk. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., FLUSHING. N. Y. Approved by the New York State Aericul- tnral Dept. Certificate No. 223. July 8. 1910 Guaranteed under insecticide act 1910. Serial No. 91 of U. S. Agricultural Dept. You Want the Best Because the best is always the cheapest and most satisfactory. King Greenhouses Fill this requirement, as is in evidence from our many im- itators. We have the right idea and the experience. Results follow because you have the time to grow things well, instead of using your time in making repairs and doing things that don't count. Let Us Figure with You. Get Our Bulletins and Question Blanks. King Construction Co. Home Office and Factory: N. TONAWANDA, N. Y. Eastern Sales Office: No. 1 Madison Ave. NEW YORK. The Kleinschmidt SOIL GRINDER Here is a machine for all Greenhousemen that WILL GRIND AND MIX To Any Desired Fineness More Soil Than Any Other It is substantially and heavily made, all working parts being of crucible cast steel or steel forgings. For particulars and prices address F. KLEINSCHMIDT fi CO., 21 Builders' Exchange, Buffalo, N. Y. Pecky Cypress Pecky Cypress Is the greatest money saver diicovered In years. Wfil last at least three times as long as any other wood for bench material. We can make immediate shipments at all times from our large stock. Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathing, ^hite Cedar Posts, Etc. WRITE FOR PRICES. Flooring, ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER GO. I Hawthorne and Weed Sts., CHICAGO. 'elephaaes: Lincoln 4 1 0 and 4 1 1 T?" /' fitr lO, IGM f LORIST Mmsrica is "the Praur of the UessbIj there may be more comfort Rmidships, but we are the f:rst to touch Unknown Seas," CMICAQO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 23, 1911. No. 1216 Vol. XXXVII. TheAmerican Florist Twenty-Sixth Year. Copyright. 1911. by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov, 11. 1891. at tlie Post OflSce at Chicago. Illinois. under act of March 3, 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address: AmeHo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico. $1.00 a year; Canada. $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August. 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc.. American Florist Co.. 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers- Geo. Asmus. Chicago. President; Richard Vincent. Jr.. Baltimore. Md.. Vice Pres ■ H. B. Dorner. Urbana. 111.. Sec'y; W M F. Kasting. BuSalo. N. Y., Treas. Qfficeks-Elei.t — RiCH.^RiJ Vl^-c^;NT. Jr.. Baltimore. Md., Prus.; August Foehlm.\nn, Chicago. Vice-Pres.; John Yoi:ng. New York, Sec'y: W F, Kasting. Buffalo. N. \ .. Treas. Npxt meeting at Chicago. August. 1912. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Twenty sixth annual ronvrntion 10 be lu'ld at Milwaukee. Wis.. 19 1. John J. Stephens. Columbus, O,. Pres.; Beli.ett Lawson. .IR. River Grov..-. 111. Sec'y-Troas. ' CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Annual convention and exhibition in conjunc- tion with the St. Louis Horticultural Society, bt. Louis. Mo., November 711. 1911. Elmer D Smith. Adrian. Mich.. President; C.W.Johnson. Morgan Parle. 111.. Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. ' Next annual meeting and exhibition at Detroit. Mich.. January 10-1-'. 1912 A. Farenwald. Ros lyn. Pa.. President; Philip Breitmeyer. Detroit. i Mich.. Vice-President; Benjamin Hammond. ! Fishliillon-Hudson, N. Y.. Secretary. i . \ THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY- Next annual convention and exhibition at Detroit, Mich.. January 10-12. 1912. J. A- VAL ENTINE Denver. Colo.. President; A. F. J. Baur. ! Thirty-eighth St. and Roclcwood Ave. Indian apolis. Ind.. Secretary. AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Next meeting and exhibition, Auyust. 1912. , I.S. Hendrickson. Floral Park, N.Y President; L. Merton Gage. Orange, Mass,, Secretary, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS, Next meeting at Boston, Mass.. 1912, W, H. Dunn, Kansas City, Mo.. Pros. F. L. Mulford. Washington. D. C. Secy-Treasurer, SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Fall Propas:atioii. Thfi'e are maii.\' of the ijlaiits u.sed fm' bedding' purpose.s that are better prop- agated in the fall, for cuttings are more readily obtained, root easily and allow time for the growing of good .stock. Ivy geraniums, to have fine plants in the spring are much better propagated at that time. Vincas for the spring sales propagated in Septem- ber make fine plants liy the first of May. The long shoots can be cut up to two eyes each and they will root in three or four weeks, then potted in 2'/4- inch pots and kept cool until February, when they should be potted into 4-inch pots and grown along the sides of the beds or benches. Abutilons should be handled in a similiar manner. The tender tips should be used for the cut- ting and these should be kept well watered and shaded until roots are formed, when they can be potted and kept cool until towards spring. Tlie pelargoniums that were ciit back and dried off last month should now be madfe into cuttings and should be taken and placed in the cutting bench. There are also many plants that the stock should be looked out for at this time and a few plants lifted and housed before frost. Many growers pre- fer to raise their salvias from cuttings and in this case a few plants can be potted and grown on. Any extra good double petunias shoidd be lifted. Pyrethrum or feverfew, coleus and the other soft wooded plants should be se- lected and potted that they may be collie estalilished before cool weather. Pansles. The pansies for early spring trade should be placed in the frames that they may become established before freezing weather commences. Make the soil good and rich. It is the plants with large flowers in the spring that find the quick sales and these cannot be obtained in poor soil. Set the plants about five inches apart and water well after planting. Keep those of a kind together and plant all the nii.xed lots adjoining. There is more time wasted in the retail selling of pansies than any other flower, traveling back and forth over a mixed bed trying to pick out a nice assortment. This is espe- ciall.v so with some customers and in setting out the plants try to prevent this as much as possible. When freez- ing weather conies cover the frames with sashes which will prevent the snow from lying too heavy upon the plants and also much freezing and thawing. If frozen for months and co\ered with sash no harm will be done, but if a warm spell should come on. the sashes should be raised to al- low ventilation. Sweet Peas. The early sown sweet peas will soon need some support, and the plan most generally adopted by growers with peas inside is to pass strings around the plants fastened to stakes at each end of the row. If the rows are lengthwise of the bench stakes to which the strings may be fastened will have to be iirranged about every ten feet. As soon as the plants have at- tained a height of six inches the first .string should be tied on and strings should be added every si.x to eight inches as the plants grow taller. The plants must be kept growing straight throughout their culture, so they must have strings finite close together for their twining arms to catch upon, and if when the plants are in bloom they are not kept tied up a large number lit the flowers will have crooked stems. • 'are must yet be taken with the wat- ering and until the plants show ac- tive growth they should receive but little water, being kept on the dry side. If allowed to be too wet, stem rot will result and the plant will die. If sweet peas are to follow the early chrysanthemums the seed can now be sown. Three or four seeds in a 4-incb pot will be right for this time, for they will have to grow in the pots about six weeks, the middle of November be- in.g about as early as the chrysan- themums can be cleaned out and the beds made ready. Careful watering will be the watchword for the young seeds and do not thin out too early. Wait until the plants are in good growing condition, when they can he thinned out to one iilant in a pot. 450 The American Florist. Sept. Cyclamens. In order to have nice large plants oC cyclamens for another jear, now is the time to sow the seed. This can be de- ferred until later and the seed planted at any time until the first of the year, yet it is much better to start them early and obtain a nice well-foliaged plant full of bloom in a G-inch or 7-inch pot than a smaller plant with but few blooms and flowers, which is sure- to be the result with the later sown seed.- Soak the seed for about 24 liours in tepid water and place the re- ceptacle in a warm place, and plant in- flats about one-half to three-quar- ters of an inch apart and there will lie need for but little further labor un- til later in the winter. Be sure and have a light porous soil with a good proportion of leaf mold. The plants that are to be in bloom for Christmas should now be making good growth and be in the blooming pots. Any Inids that show up at this time should be removed. Give the plants plenty of room and leave them from now on in full sunlight and in a cool, well- ventilated house. A sharp lookout for aphis must be kept up and regular fumigation continued. The plants for late winter and spring blooming can be kept out in the frames as long as safe from frost and then placed in cool quarters until time to give them more heat, which will depend upon the time they are wanted in bloom. Anemones and Ranunculus. The grower desirous of having some- thing out of the ordinary in early spring should grow a few anemones and ranunculus. The bulbs are inex- pensive and will help to increase the variety at a time when the flower users are looking for something that they have not seen all winter. No doubt failure in starting these bulbs has caused many growers to give up the attempt of their culture, but if once understood they are as easily grown as any other of the bulbous flowers. The bulbs should be planted in flats close together and covered with about half an inch of soil and .then placed under a bench in a cool house. Under no circumstances water the soil or place them where water will drip upon them, for if they become wet they will surely rot. Place papers over the flats to prevent evaporation and in about three weeks the bulbs will throw out roots and the tops start. They can then be placed in pans or ill the benches and grown as any other bulbs are handled. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted bv Robt. KiU, Philadelphia, Pa. Wintering Centaureas. Vm. AMFHU'A.V i'LORIST; Can you inform me how to winter Busty Millers after taking from the field in clumps? S. B. The plants should be lifted before early frosts and potted and carried through the winter in a cool green- house. If it is desired to keep them Tor propagation cuttings may be taken in September and rooted in a similar manner to geraniums. The propaga- tion of this plant by cuttings is. how- ever, not generally the practice of growers for the seed germinates rapidly and the plants much more economically grown from seed. The .seed of Centanrea candidissima (the I roe Dusty Miller) should be sown in November, and C. gymnocarpa in .Jan- uary or February. W. 'yj Autumn Weddings. THE CJIUIiCU DECOUATION. Where a church is spacious, it re- quires quite a different haridling of floral decorations and designs. The chancel decoration of yellow chrysan- themums is effective, using the loose tall and drooping arrangement. Gar- lands of oak foliage and acorns can be draped artistically under the win- dows at the back of the chancel, us- ing very large bunches of golden rod where the garland is caught up and at the end fastenings. Cover all the railing in the chancel with a fluffy garland made of golden rod and acorn branches. Palms always give the best finish around the steps of the chancel to cover up pillars, etc., using smaller ferns and very tall vases for grouping, or a very loose and grace- ful bunch, of chrysanthemums. The sides of pews will look well covered with an oval disc arrangement of acorn branches with chrysan- themums laid flat in the center of each. This disc should be tied to each pew with a large bow of yellow satin rib- bon. Grace and apparent carelessness should be the keynote in decorations nowadays. The beauty lies in making it look as if the flowers were casually placed there, thus giving it the natural artistic grace. This is particularly em- phasized in loose festoons of golden rod and autumn foliage hung over doors and extended from pillars and arches. The acorns intermingled with the golden rod and other autumn foliage is good for a window mat. However, palms can be effectively ar- ranged in church windows. In front of the first row of pews pots of yellow chrysanthemums can be so arranged that their heads ex- tend above the pews, forming a sort of hedge. This gives a mass of color and is a contrast to the arrangement of palms on either side of the chancel. In the foyer of the church place huge bunches of golden rod and foliage with palms where necessary. THE HOME DECOR.VTION. Let us consider the ceiling first ; This can be turned into the roof of a bower by using Southern smilax or strings of asparagus passing them back and forth until the ceiling is a network ot delicate green foliage. The weight of the decoration should be to- ward the upper jiart of the room, the whole dwindling down, with potted palms against the walls. It takes a little skill to arrange this with a stun- ning effect. Use white posts or pillars where it is necessary to make a division in the room where those who are to receive with the bride are to stand, the bride and groom to stand under a bower. Connect the posts, pillars and bower • with white satin ribbon and outline the bower at the back with tall palms and cover the bower with golden rod and autumn foliage. Deck each post with a big cluster of golden rod, ar- ranging it so as to form a loose round bunch. Bank palms where necessary. Make an arbor effect of bi-anches of foliage if the hallway permits, and ex- tend the effect into the second recep- tion hall. Fill fire places with ferns, placing electric light bulbs back of them to give them life. Arrange fo- liage in graceful festoons around upper part of wall, placing large bunches of yellow chrysanthemums on mantels, using asparagus to drape the mantel. Arrange vases with bunches of chrys- anthemums where most effective. Use yellow shades for all lights. Take down portieres and drape as- paragus and arrange a pretty cluster of golden rod in the center in a heavy garland effect, using a wide yellow ■ sash ribbon to tie back the aspara- gus. But this must be just a sug- gestion of tying. Do not make the old-fashioned bow. but the square ef- fect now in vogue in sashes; it is more effective. Where a radiator is to be covered use a long narrow basket ar- ranged with golden rod and festoons of asparagus to cover the lower part, banking ferns in front. Where different color schemes are the vogue in the home, in the pink room white chrysanthemums should be used instead of yellow — but yellow looks well in almost any other color combination. The hardy white hy- drangea can be prettily used with chrysanthemums where golden rod is not available. Place on the piano a huge mass of chrysanthemums in a brass jardiniere. Feathering ferns should conceal the top of the bookcase with no touch of color. There must always be a large ROSEMONT GARDENS FLOWER STORE, MONTGOMERY, ALA. tgiJ. The American Florist. 451 A WELL GROWN CYCLAMEN. proportion of green in the room and a small proportion of flowers — other- wise the blossoms lose in effect. Brass jardineres and candlesticks are most effectively used with the green. Do not let any inharmonious bric-a- brac remain in the room. Study to get a good general effect; do not con- sider one corner of the room, but the whole room; not one room, but all the rooms. THE DINIKG ROOM. For the table arrange a loose bunch of yellow chrysanthemums with maiden hair fern in a brown wicker basket. Tie a wide %vhite satin sash ribbon intermingled with one of yellow around the body of the basket. For candelabra use a mat made of the heads of chrysanthemums with an edge of maiden hair fern. A long piece of yellow satin can effectively be placed the longest stretch of table, edg- ing it with a garland of maiden hair fern. Place palms in dining room where most effective and arrange festoons of foliage over doors and windows. Tall vases of chrysanthemums can be ar- ranged to good advantage among the palms, lending a touch of color. Drape asparagus on chandelier and on any electric light fixtures. For the bride make a bouquet of small white chrysanthemums com- bined with a touch of orchids and fin- ished with maiden hair and a shower of small chrysanthemum buds just breaking. For the bridesmaids yellow chrysanthemums with autumn foliag(! tied with yellow satin ribbon. The foliage should te small leaves and sprays. A. E. Klundek. Schlzanthus. Schizanthuses are ideal plants for the amateur, as also for the gardener where a large amount of decoration has to be done. They give a better return for the labor and expense be- stowed on them than any other plant I know, and last v.'ell in room, window, or conservatory. It is quite easy to have a succession of plants in flower for nine months in the year, and suffi- cient for a large establishment can be obtained from a small package of seed. The flowers blend well with those of any other plants, and, what is perhaps the most important item to amateurs, they seem to be exempt from insect attack. It is usually recommended to sow seeds for spring display in the au- tumn, and while I admit that you may get a little earlier display and perhaps a little larger plants, I have this year proved that the game is not worth the candle, states a correspondent of Gar- dening Illustrated. All gardeners know too well how valuable is space under glass in the winter, and that it is next to impossible to avoid a little crowd- ing, which in the case of the schlzan- thus means straggling and drawn plants. The great secret in their culture is not to give any check from start to finish. Pot off into small pots as soon as the two rough leaves appear, shift- ing on to larger pots as, the pots get full of roots until they reach their flow- ering size, which should be six inches for fair-sized plants. Pinching of the shoots is also very important, as the plants must be grown to a good size and shape before they are allowed to flower. So long as they are not starved at the roots, the more you pinch the better display of flowers you will get. A compost consisting of one part sand, two of leaf-mould, and three of loam is what I have found most useful. Forcing Lilacs. Specialized in the region of which Paris is the commercial center, the forcing of the lilac has so extended as to become a veritable industry. In the hands of the skilful grower the white lilac can be produced nearly the year round, but are generally brought into the market to follow the chrysanthe- mum and continue until their true sea- son. To produce a crop of lilac blooms in winter, it is necessary to secure a stock of Lilac de Marly, six to seven years old or even older, well furnished with flower buds. This stock is specially 462 The American Florist. Sept. 23, grown for forcing, planted closely in rows and trained for this purpose by limiting- the number of branches, so as to secure the best possible develop- ment, by disbudding the base and the stems so as to give the plants plenty of air to insure ripening of the wood and the formation, on the remaining branches, of flower buds. These buds are easily distinguishable by their su- perior size and rounded shape. It is also indispensable, for early forcing, to use only rested plants, lifted and kept dry from the month of Septem- ber, as only these plants, after their enforced rest, will give satisfactory re- sults; lilacs which have not been sub- jected to hard frost, enough to stop are brought in, when a part of the flow- ers are open, those at the top being still closed, but ready to unfold; the stems are cut as long as possible and placed at once and allowed to remain over night in cool water in a closed room at a temperature of 50° to 55°. The branches fill with water, the flow- ers become firm and acquire a resist- ance which they would otherwise lack. For succession, plants are brought in weekly; after February first, lilacs may be forced without so high a tempera- ture; but to have them white they must be constantly entirely shaded from the light, which also causes them to fade much sooner. — -V. Enfer in Revue Horticole. HOUSE OF GARDENIAS AT DEERFIELD NURSERIES, DEERFIELD, ILL. all trace of vegetation in their tissues, develop badly and give but imperfect results. Before bringing in the plants the suckers at the base and whatever small sterile branches remain should be removed and the roots immersed in water for two or three hours; after draining them sufficiently, bring them into the house, place upright, close to- gether, in double layers even, if neces- sary; when placed, fill the spaces with soil, covering the roots and base of the plant an inch or two and water co- piously to carry the soil into all the in- terstices and well around the roots. From this time the plant.s may be given a day temperature of 7S° to 82° and a night temperature of 68° to 72°, taking care not to pass these extremes. The plants are to be sprayed at least four or five times a day, maintaining a moist atmosphere; shade is given either by means of a close lattice, old straw mats or litter held in place by laths— in any case to give a dim light. As soon as the young clusters of flow- ers appear at the ends of the branches, the spraying should be confined to the lower parts of the plant the buds which start from the base and branches of the plants should be re- moved, leaving only a single leaf bud below the flower cluster; defective flowers should also be removed, and the central one in case three clusters start from the same point. The cutting is made, according to season, 18 to 21 days after the plants Gardenias at Deerfield, 111. On the northern side of Chicago, on the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad, is the pretty little country village of Deerfield and here in pleas- ant surroundings Frank and Otto Kottrasch have estaolished a small but prosperous greenhouse plant which they have named the Deerfield Nur- series. These young growers have for the last year been sending into the Chicago market some of the finest gar- denias than are to be had, and with ^n idea of seeing their crop and methods of culture a visit was paid them a short time ago. The range consists of four houses devoted to gardenias and chrysanthe- mums, the latter to be followed with sweet peas with which they are also very successful in growing. While a little early to see the gardenias at their best, for they are as yet but just beginning to flower, yet the plants are in the pink of condition, showing the best of health, their glistening leaves shining in the bright sunlight. Frank Kottrasch, the grower of the gardenias, is certainly a master with this plant, and upon inquiry as to why these flowers were so expensive, stated that if conditions were at their best the plants would average about 12 flowers each, and as the plants were set 12x15 inches apart and required a temperature of about 70 degrees it was easily seen that there is no dan- ger of the gardenia ever becoming a cheap flower. This excellent crop comes to the Chicago market, where it is disposed of at the store of John Kruchten, the popular young whole- saler in the Atlas building, with the other high grade stock which he handles. Color of Phlox. Ed. Americ.\n Florist : ' I forward you blooms of a phlox of which I would like to know the name. It is a second early and grows 24 to 30 inches tall. Do young plants produce flowers of as good color as plants that are two years or older or are they likely to be lighter in color? W. M. The flowers were in a very wilted condition when received and therefore difficult to name. Young plants of phlo.x should come perfectly true to color if propagated by cuttings, being part of the same plant, although some kinds do vary at times, especially it root cuttings are used. Plants propa- gated early, set out in good soil should produce the best blooms the first year; this is the way exhibition spikes are often obtained, after this it is a ques- tion of plenty of manure, or, with older clumps, division and replanting in rich soil, preferably in a new situation if it is desired to keep the plants true to name, as small roots left in the ground will come up as plants. E. O. O. HOUSE OF GARDENIAS AT DEERFIELD NURSERIES, DEERFIELD, ILL. igrr. The American Florist. 453 y b m n^^^H HHHH^^' "^ M r ^ ,„i„^ STORM IN CHICAGO, SEPTEMBER 18, 1911. Section of Peter Reinbery's Plant the Ends Blown in and Roof Broken. *»*«»•» STORM IN CHICAGO, SEPTEMBER 18, 1911. Six Houses of George Reinber^i's Plant Blown Completely Down. Storm at Chtcas^o. One of the .sevei-t^st thunder storms accompanied with the highest winds passed over the north section of Chi- cago on the early morning of Monday, September 18, breaking down and up- rooting trees, blowing off the roofs of houses and damaging property in various waj-s. One of the worst cen- ters of the storm, which seemed to be of cyclonic fury, was in the vicinity of the greenhouses of Peter and George Reinberg at Robey street and Balmo- ral avenue. Through a narrow stretch of about 400 feet width, passing diago- nally over these two immense ranges comprising more than 2,000,000 feet of glass, the storm spent its fury leaving devastation beyond comprehension or description, in its track. It completely wrecked ten houses of Georgi- Rein- berg, blowing everything down: they actually looked as if the wind had formed a suction and lifted the houses bodily and then thrown them down, leaving nothing standing in the place, but here and there sash bars were stand- ing perpendicular, and the beds of roses literally covered with broken glass and debris; many of the other houses were badly damaged, quantities of glass being broken. The storm then passed diagonally over the middle range of Peter Reinberg's plant. The ends of 1.5 houses were blown in, not a pane of glass being left; on eight the roofs were broken and nearly all the glass de- stroyed and in the other houses of this range large quantities of glass and sash bars were damaged. More or less glass throughout the entire range of nearly 100 houses was broken. The houses occupied by Charles Handel on Balmoral avenue just west of the George Reinberg range were com- pletely destroyed, there being left standing only about 50 feet connected to the boiler house and in this the glass was all broken. The force of the wind was so strong the plate glass windows in the residence of George Reinberg were blown in, and the street was cov- ered with broken glass for blocks. On Monday more than 100 men were hard at work cleaning up the wreckage. The benches of roses and walks were covered with broken glass and broken sash bars, gutters thrown across the benches and steam pipes twisted through the rose bushes. The illustra- tion gives but a meager idea of the damage done and the desolation ac- complished by the storm. Foreman Collins of the Peter Reinberg plant stated that as yet they really did not know how many houses had been dam- aged and no figuring of the loss had been made. But the crops must be more or less damaged at present and if unfavorable weather follows with the houses so open the damage will be 464 The American Florist. Sept. 23, heavy. It certainly looked as if the damage would approximate $50,000. Still if good weather ensues, and the houses are immediately repaired and rebuilt, as they no doubt will be, the loss may not be so large. While the loss from the storm will be severe, yet it will not seriously af- fect the cut from these two immense ranges, for the houses damaged are but a small section of the entire bloom profusely. Valuable for decora- tions. Beissneriana — A robust grower of medium height, the leaves being very large and strong, of dark green with light veining and cream edges; the flowers are of a tender green, chang- ing into pink, and of medium length. Beautiful for decorations. Johniana — A strong vigorous grower about five feet high, the leaves are THE HAIL STORM AT WICHITA, KANS. 23C0 Square Feet of Glass Destroyed in C. P. Mueller's Greenhouses. plants, and the crops from the damag- ed houses were not in and the cut from this section was small at the present time. With rapid work the houses can be rebuilt in time to save most of the stock. New Acalypha Sanderlana Hybrids. It was predicted by professional hor- ticulturists when Sander & Sons, of St. Albans, England, introduced Acaly- pha Sanderlana and A. GodsefEana that these two plants would become the subjects of hybridization, and many growers have been working upon these two plants but without ac- complishing the desired results. After many vain efforts the problem has been solved by Mr. Sandhack who is well known among growers as a lead- ing gardener. The firm of Teupel Bros., Quedlinburg, Germany, has se- cured the entire stock from the origi- nator and is about to introduce the 11 varieties herewith illustrated and described by them as follows : Camphanseniana — A very strong grower, five feet and higher, the leaves are large and vigorous, fresh green with cream edges. The flowers are \-ery long and thick, of a greenish color, changing into yellow, a flrst- class decorative plant. Poschingerae— Of strong growth and medium height, the leaves coppery- brown, flowers salmon-pink of medium length. Sandhackiana — Of medium height, leaves strong and fleshy, faintly edged. The short flowers are pink and produced profusely. The plant flowers even when quite small. Sandhackiana Superba — A very vig- orous grower, five feet and higher, the leaves are beautiful, healthy and vigorous, the flowers are of medium length, noble, vivid rose and the plants plain green and the flowers very long and brownish, and are produced pro- fusely. A large and effective deco- rative plant. T\'agneriana — A strong grower of medium height; the leaves are partly edged, partly plain; the flowers are spotted green and extraordinarily long. A remarkably beautiful plant. Ravenae — Of short growth, with fo- liage of medium size, nitely edged with white; the flowers are whitish and of medium length; it flowers pro- fusely even when a young plant. Dorotheae — Dwarf, with leaves rath- er small. All green, the flowers del- icate green, of medium length. A pro- fuse bloomer and a good pot plant. Teupleriana — Of medium height, with strong, small, odd-shaped leaves with a narrow margin, bearing large flowers of a vivid rose color. A very beautiful remarkable plant. Kulbreyerae — Of short growth, with foliage green and hairy; the flowers are yellow, changing to rose. An ef- fective plant. A large show-house of Teupel Bros, contains at present about 1,000 vigor- ous, healthy specimen-plants. A sight into this house creates an overwhelm- ing Impression and only by personally viewing them can one get an idea of the beauty of the plants. Nothing can be prettier; for conservatories and as a house-plant these new hybrids are especially valuable, since they thrive remarkably well in dry air. They keep in the house for months in full beauty and can be used to ad- vantage for the decoration of veran- das, halls and stairways, also as an elegant table decoration. Though they require great heat to start them they should not be classed among the stove-plants. In the first stages of growth plenty of air will keep them healthy. Their propagation and culture are perfectly easy. The stock-plants are kept cool and rather dry from October till December in or- der to ripen the wood. They are then transplanted and cut back in January and placed is a hothouse where they are sprayed frequently and soon sprout readily. The cuttings are made about as long as a finger and placed singly in small pots. These are placed in a warm frame where they will root in about three weeks. After this the plants require great heat and much light, so they will not grow too slen- der. They are transplanted two or three times as it may become neces- sary and hardened off gradually with a slight shading. The soil should be rich and not too light. The plants 1*6- quire plenty of water, but should not be sprayed after they begin flower- ing. To keep insects off fumigate with nicotine. T. ACALYPHA SANDERIANA HYBRIDS. Growo at Teupel Bros.. Uuedlinburg. Germany. igiT. The American Florist. 456 Rain and Hall at Wichita, Kans. The henvii^st rain and hail storm ever experionccil in Wicliita, Kan., ijassed over the city September G-7, when it rained incessantly for 12 hours and eight inches o( water fell. The rain was accompanied with hail, some of the stones being of very large size, breaking much greenhouse glass. The accompanying illustrations show a field of asters of the branching variety raised by C. P. Mueller, when it first The varieties grown for commercial purposes, which have been treated to modern up-to-date conditions, gener- ally have enough nourishment in the soil without it being necessary to ap- ply liquid stimulation to any great extent beyond a weak application of cow manure one or two times. But first study the state of the soil in the beds and keep it to an even degree of moisture so that the plants can use up everything that it contains. ASTER BED OK C. ' P. MUELLER, WICHITA, KANS. bloomed, but was ruined by the rain. The greenhouse which is illustrated, also the property of Mr. Mueller, had 2,300 square feet of glass broken by the. hail. Stock of all kinds was badly damaged, the outside stock ruined, and the plants inside, such as chrysanthe- mums, roses and ferns, suffered se- verely. Scott's White Crego Aster. Some of the finest asters that have been received in the Chicago flower mar- ket during the past season have been grown by the LaGraiige Floral & Seed Co. at their grounds at LaGrange, 111., and Manager Walter Scott has made a specialty of this crop. A recent visit to the place disclosed an exceptionally fine white crego aster, the result of Mr. Scott's cross-fertilization which we herewith illustrate. The plant shown was pot grown and bore six beautiful flowei's of purest white and finest tex- ture, the petals curving so that the flowers were extremely light and beau- tiful, notwithstanding their great size, for the individual blooms exceeded six inches in diameter. The plant was about three feet in height and the stems long and strong, carrying the blooms erect, and the foliage was large and of good health. This certainly seemed a great improvement on exist- ing varieties and rivalled the chrysan- themum in size and beauty. It can readily be seen whether the plants are getting enough nourishment or not by examining the foliage, which, if it is a deep green color and stiff to the touch, then the plants have all the feed they can take care of, but should it be brittle, coarse and leath- ery, then they are getting more than is good for them and a return to clear water must be followed. Another point to consider is not to apply stimulation when the soil in the beds is dry, but first water with clear water, allow- ing the plants to stiffen themselves out a little before applying the ma- nure. The feeding of the exhibition stock is .T, different matter entirely. These were propagated early, grown along to the limit either in pots on in benches, and at this time have en tirely used up anything in the shape of fertilizer that was put in the soil at the start, and have for a long time been dependent for their progress on the top dressings which have been given the soil from time to time, and they now require regular and con- tinued feeding. A half bushel of cow manure to fifty gallons of water, al- lowing It to stand for three or four days, then apply through a Kinney pump about once a week is the method we follow, and accordingly as the buds expand we add a little Clay's fertilizer and towards the end of the feeding before the buds begin to show color a •i-inch pot of nitrate of soda to the barrel of water is given. But when to feed and how much to feed must depend entirely on how the plants have been treated, and every grower must study out these problems to his own satisfaction. It requires a whole season's study and care to bring a plant to perfection, and anyone under- taking it will have his plants well in hand by this time. C. W. JOHMSON. violet Culture. The time is now approaching when the single violet plants should be planted in their winter quarters. Much will depend however upon the section of the country. If single vio- lets are planted too early they make a strong rank growth of foliage, which in many cases continues all winter and the plants bear but few flowers until spring, when there will be a burst of bloom, the beds being blue. But if the plants are allowed to get a little check outside and lose some of the foliage they will bloom much more freely all the winter. It is a very noticeable fact that Princess of Wales plants which are producing a heavy crop during the short days do not produce leaves enough to properly back up the bunches. In some cities at certain periods, some growers will Feeding Chrysanthemums. After taking the buds the question of giving the plants extra stimulation in the way of watering them with liquid manure comes to the front, and again the fact of the plant's growth having the development of the bud as its principal object, the feeding in any shape or form must be started out in moderation, gradually increasing the strength according to the plant's need. SCOTT'S WHITE CREGO ASTERS. 466 The American J^lorjst. S.pt 2J, have a quantity of violets and no leaves, while others will have plenty of leaves and but few violets, with the result that the latter pick their leaves and tie them into bunches which they sell to the former. Where violets make an over-abundant leaf growth it is a good policy to remove many of the leaves, when the plants will often at once produce a crop of flowers. The preparation of the soil also has much to do with a too luxuriant leaf growth. Single violets will grow in a much richer soil than the doubles, that is in a soil containing more manure, but both delight in a soil rich in humus. The manure must however be well rotted. The ash of the violet has a large percentage of potash, and if fresh manure is used or any manure strong in nitrogen a heavy leaf growth is very often the result and but few flowers. The soil must be light and friable and if leaf mold is obtainable, an addition of one-third of this will make a good soil for violet culture. In lifting the plants in the field get a good ball of earth and protect the roots from sun and wind. Remove all the long runners— a sharp knife is the best tool— and cut the runner way back to where it starts from the plant. Do not lift too many plants at a time. If possible, it is better to have men setting the plants as fast as others are lifting. In planting spread the roots that are outside the ball and firm the soil well around the plant and water thoroughly. Do not set out too many plants before watering. When ten feet of bench has been set, stop and water it. The plants should not be allowed to wilt for they recover slowly and where a plant wilts for two or three days, as sometimes oc- curs with individual plants which do not take hold in the new soil, if there are plants left in the field, remove the wilted plant and set in another. The chances are that the plant has received a check at the roots and gen- erally speaking, it is the plant whose root action is poor that shows the first sign of disease. While all the air pos- sible should be given the plants, draughts should be avoided, as they tend to wilt the foliage. The double violets should by this time be well established and making good growth. .Keep the soil good and light and frequently stirred but care should be taken not to injure the roots. Any leaves that show decay are bet- ter removed, but under no circum- stances disturb the plant in doing this or in picking the early violets. Much of the health and product will de- pend upon the plant having good root action at this time and becoming thoroughly established with new roots running into the soil. The low tem- perature at which the plants are grow-n during the cold months Is not condu- cive to rapid root action, and the plants must make their roots now that are to carry them through the winter. It is always the plant with poor roots that first begins to show disease, so it is necessary that at this time of the year good active roots must be formed. The early flowers do not amount to much and they should be picked as soon as they show color, allowing the plant to husband its strength for the crop of flowers that will be borne later. Scotts White Cregj Aster. White Fly on Asters. El). Amkbican Florist : We have a bench of asters in the greenhouse which is infested with a white louse or fly which sucks the life out of the plant. Near them are car- nations and the flies are getting onto these. Can you inform us of any powder or poison that will exterminate them? F. B. Noi doubt the fly which has in- fested the asters and carnations is the white fly, aleuroides nubifera. which is so destructive to fruit and vegetable growers. The only method of control is by the use of hydro- cyanic acid gas. The method of fumigation by this gas in a green- house that is fairly tight is as follows : First, figure out accurately the num- ber of cubic feet in the house, regard- less of benches. For every 3500 cubic feet procure one ounce of cyanide of potassium and two ounces of sul- phuric acid, to be placed in four ounces of water. A half-gallon jar will hold enough for 7,000 feet or twice the above amount. The jar should be of crockery or earthen ware and water tight and no metal jar can lie used. In procuring the cyanide of potassium have it weighed out in one or two-ounce packages according tn the xixe jar to be used. Do not handle the cyanide with the hands, for it is one of the most deadly poisons ami if any should reach the hands wasli them thoroughly and carefully. Place as many jars in the house as are nec- essary and close the ventilators. Place the water in the jars — four fluid ounces for each ounce of cyanide to be used — then add the sulphuric acid — half as much as the water. Start at the end of the house and walking rapidly from jar to jar drop the cyanide of potassium as done up in the papers, into the jars and get out as soon as possible. . The gas is just as deadly to man as it is to insects — it will kill anything that breathes, so under no circumstances tarry over the jar or look into them after the cyanide has been dropped in. With a littl^ practice one can fill the lungs OUTING OF THE TUXEDO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY AT HILLBORN, N, Y., AUGUST 23. 1911. 1 I jgii. The American Florist. 457 before dropping the first package of cyanide and not breathe again until out of the house. All the doors should be loclied and labels posted desig- nating the danger. No one should enter the house until it has been thoroughly aired by opening the side doors, and ventilators if easily reached. It is advisable to fumigate in the evening, keeping the house closed until morning. Where the house is badly infested it will re- quire three or four fumigations about one week apart to entirely rid them of this pest. W. Cincinnati. BUSINESS FAIR. Last week's business was, as a whole, only fair, while this week's holds out no better promise, although the opening was good. Large amounts of stock came in and only the best sold quickly. At times that even dragged somewhat. Fall openings this week and next are expected to con- sume a considerable number of blooms and tighten the market. Shipping business is brisk, while the local trade is the contrary. The retailers are find- ing a lack of funeral work. The aver- age quality of everything arriving is good. Only now and then, owing to careless packing, perhaps, does a con- signment arrive in very poor shape. Roses are in strong supply and are Al. As the winter season approaches the Killarneys arrive in better condition and are becoming more reliable each day. Mrs. Tafts and American Beau- ties are easily holding their own as good svibstantial flowers for the time of the year. Brides. Bridesmaids and Ivory, too, are good. The carnation supply increases steadily and the flowers are rapidly nearing the form of later in the year and are now an im- portant factor in the market. Asters and gladioli begin to wane and In 'a fortnight more will be rendered con- spicuous by their absence. Cosmos is in fair supply and finds a fairly good market. Easter lilies are in quantity and are of most excellent quality. A small amount of lily of the valley was offered the past fortnight and quickly taken up. The green goods supply is suflicient for requests. NOTES. Genial Prank Farney, representing M, Rice & Co., "just dropped in" last week and naturally "copped" every- thing in sight in the way of orders. At the recent annual meeting of the Hyde Park Rose Co, Gus. Meier was re-elected president and Ben Sonnen- herg was elected secretary and treas- urer, in place of Albert Sunderbruch, who resigned and refused to accept a re-nomination and consequent re-elec- tion. H. Baltimore. STOCK IN ABUNDANCE. The supply of cut flowers is increas- ing, with an unsatisfactory demand. Dahlias are in heavy supply, they be- ing grown much more extensively, but considering the number in the market, find good sale. Asters are in abund- ance. There is some choice stock, but the bulk is sold at low prices. Gladioli are nearly done, and there is little de- mand for the stock to be had. Roses are in heavy supply and the demand for first-class stock is good. Carna- tions are improving, lilies are in fair supply, and chrysanthemums have made their appearance. Asparagus is not overplentiful. The demand for fern dishes is good. NOTES. At the last meeting of the Garden- ers' and Florists' Club, Professor Sy- mons addressed the members on the recent action of the Horticultural So- ciety in regard to membership fee and admission to the show, which will bo held in the Fifth Armory building dur- ing Maryland week. Thomas Stevenson is reported as better. He has been suffering from blood poisoning caused by his tongue being pierced by a zinc glazing point while holding them in his mouth when glazing his greenhouse. The tongue became badly swollen and he could take but little nourishment. The premium list of the Maryland State Horticultural Society show is issued and can lie obtained by applica- tion to T. B. Symons, College Park. The Meyer-Stisser Co. made an ex- hibit at the Prospect Park fair. Isaac H. Moss has a fine lot of both double and single poinsottias. Pittsburg. A i;l.lT OK A.STERS, There is plenty of all kinds of stock and also much kicking about business. Most everyone from the best store to the sparrows on the street are com- plaining about business and it seems as though the coming week will be better. The glut of asters is still with us and hangs on with grim determina- tion. The quality of these is suffer- ing a little. Most of the early gladioli are about over, and the late ones are arriving in good shape. Dahlias also came on with a rush and while the novelty of a change is on are selling well. American Beauties have eased up after a little tightness and other roses are little brothers to asters in point of quantity. Carnations are ciuite plentiful and good stems. CLEVELANDERS ON A SIDE TRIP AFTER THE BALTIMORE CONVENTION. From Lett t3 Riijhr; C.J. Graham, .^darn Graham. Robort Crait,', H. A. Hart. Guy M. Strickler is growing some extra fine cyclamen and a fine lot of I'-inch Asparagus plumosus. Mrs. James Glass is attending busi- ness at the stall in the market during her husband's illness, Wiseman & Downs Co. is located at East Pratt street. R. L. Graham and wife are at At- lantic City. J. L. T. GREAT BARRINGTON, MASS. — Dolby Bros., who recently purchased the Dellert greenhouses, have bought two of the large greenhouses formerly owned by Frank G. Tefft, which they will move to the Humphrey street lo- cation. They are making mjany im- provements on the property. ZiON City. — A visit to the Zion City Greenhouses, formerly known as nur- series, gives one an idea as to what extent chrysanthemums and' carna- tions can be grown. These green- houses are now in charge of C. A. Martin, who has had many years of experience in growing these flowers, and states that he finds a fine market for his flowers at Racine. Kenosha and Lake Forest, III. C. H. Piihlman, of Carnegie, has installed his new truck. It will be used mostly between the store and greenhouses as there is a fine ma- cadam road between these points. Joseph Byerly, of Randolph & Mc- Clements, gave us a .iolt this week. He married Miss Needhammer of East Liberty. Thes immediately left for Atlantic City. John Weimer, of Verona, took a life partner September 18. Mr. Weimer had a chance to display his best as a floral artist in the decorations, and he made good. The Pittsburg Cut Flower Co, has great difficulty in getting their flow- ers from their greenhouses on account of the floods up the valley. Dahlias and very fine gladioli are seen at the McCallum Co. in about as much abundance as asters. Mrs. Gus Ludwig has been very sick the past week, Mr. Ludwig not being able to be at the store. John Orth recently attended the Councilmen's convention in the east- ern part of the state. The McKeesport Floral Co. are cut- ting good long-stemmed carnations. E, C. Ludwig & Son took in the Brookville fair. J. 458 The American Florist. Sept. 23, TheAmerican Florist 1885 Twenty Sixth Year 1911 Subscdp^on, Doited States and Mexico, $1.00 a year: Canada. $2.00; Europe and Countries In Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted onlyfrom thosein the trade. When sending us change of address always seed the old address attfae same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the .American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier If possible), as we %o to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS SuKRestions for plant growers 449 — Fall propagation 449 — Pansies 4 19 — Sweet peas 449 — Cyclamens (illus.) 450 — Anemones and ranunculus 450 — Winterinir centaureas 4.'iO The retail taade 450 — Autumn weddinss 450 Schizanthus 451 Forcing lilacs 451 Gardenias at Deerfleld. 111. (illus.) 452 Color of phlox 452 Storm at Chicago (illus.) 453 New Acalypha Sanderlana hybrids (Illus.) . .454 Rain and hail at Wichita. Kans. (illus. ).. .454 Scott's White Crego aster (Illus.) 455 Chrysanthemums 455 — Feeding 455 Violet culture 455 White fly on asters 456 Cincinnati 457 Baltimore 457 Pittsburg 457 Clevelanders on a trip ( illus. ) 457 Western Dahlia and Gladiolus Society 458 Boiler and piping greenhouses 458 American Rose Society's exhibition 458 Meetings next week 458 Coming exhibitions 458 Chicago 460 Lake Forest Horticultural Society 463 Racine. Wis 465 Kenosha. Wis 466 Davenport, la 466 Louisville. Kv 466 St. Louis 467 Boston 46S Dixon. lU 468 Philadelphia 469 New York 470 New England Dahlia Society 470 Burlington, Wis 470 Cleveland 472 Waukesha, Wis 472 The seed trade 476 — Hard seeds 476 — United States crop conditions 476 — Tulip disease 476 Market gardeners 480 — Pickling cucumbers 480 Stamford horticulturists 480 Brampton, Ont 480 The nursery trade 482 — ^Association of American Cemetery Super- intendents 4S2 Los Angeles. Calif 488 The transactions of the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society, Part 1, for the year 1911 have been issued. The volume includes the report of the in- augural meeting and the papers read during the first months of the year. TiiF, .ioint flower show of the Ameri- can Rose Society and the American Carnation Society will be held at De- troit, Mich., January 10-12, 1912, ac- cording to the statement issued by Secretary Hammond of the American Rose Society. The thirty-sixth annual report of the Board of Commissioners of the Depart- ment of Parks of Boston is received. The book contains besides the report of Superintendent Pettigrew, sugges- tions by the commissioners, plans for the proposed zoological gardens at Franklin Park and a report by Olm- sted Brothers of their Inspection of the park system and their comments and suggestions. A KILLING frost on September 13 is reported from Massachusetts which damage!* crops to the value of thou- sands of dollars. According to the United States Weather Bureau it is the earliest date of a killing frost in Massachusetts and more than a month before the average date that a heavy frost occurs. Western Dahlia and Gladiolus Society. The adjourned meeting of the West- ern Dahlia and Gladiolus Society will be held at the store of A. Weigand & Sons, 1610 North Illinois street, In- dianapolis, Ind., September 26, 1911. An exhibit of flowers will be held in conjunction with the meeting at the storerooms of the same firm, and all flowers forwarded to the above ad- dress will be received and staged. Those interested in growing dahlias and gladioli are invited to attend, be- come members, and send exhibits. Steps will be taken to make a grand show at Chicago in 1912. Arrange- ments have been made for hotel accom- modations at The Dennison at $1.00 to $4.00 per day. Come and help make this meeting a success. W. W^ATsoN Woolen, Chairman. Boiler and Piping: for Houses. Ed, Ameeican Florist : We have a range of four houses, joined at the gutters, with two outside walls, of the following dimensions : one house 24x200 feet, two 27x200 feet and one 42x200 feet. Ground benches of cement construction are used and car- nations are to be grown in them. The houses are to be heated by steam, the boiler to be located on the ground level with automatic receiver pump to re- turn the condensation. The lowest tem- perature outside is 15° below zero. What should be the size and horse- power of the boiler to heat this plant? What amount of radiating pipe should be installed in the several houses and how arranged? J. L. X. Ohio. If there is no glass in the side walls of the range of houses, a temperature of 50 to 55 degrees can be obtained by using a boiler rated at GO horsepower, and the following amount of radiation : For the house 24x200 feet use two 2- inch mains on the plates and seven 1%-inch return on the walls; in the houses 27x200 feet it will suffice to use two flows and eight returns, and in the house 42x200 feet there should be three flows and twelve returns. In the 42- foot house one of the flows could be upon the posts or suspended under the ridge and the return can be either on the sides of the beds or supported on the posts. L. R. T. American Rose Society's Exhibition. AT DETROIT, .JANUARY 10-12. 1912. At the convention of the S. A. F., held in the City of Baltimore a joint conference meeting of the American Rose Society, the American Car- nation Society, and the National Sweet Pea Society of America was held. The subject under discussion was an early spring joint show of all these societies. It was decided to try and unite the car- nations and the roses in one exhibition to be held January 10, 1912. At its reg- ular meeting the American Rose So- ciety ratified this action; the American Carnation Society having made a date later in the month, awaited final action by its board of directors which lias been given. So that the dates of Janu- ary 10-12, 1912, are fixed for the annual exhibition of the two societies to be held in the City of Detroit. The Hon. Philip Breitmeyer has given assurance that everything pos- sible will be done locally to make the exhibition a success. Detroit is a city of homes and gardens, and a large at- tendance is assured. The prize sched- ule of the American Rose Society will be prepared and published without de- lay. The two medals, one to the Min- neapolis Rose Society, and one at the Annandale Rose Show, have been prop- erly inscribed, cased and delivered. The gold medal voted to M. H. Walsh of Woods Hole, Mass., in recognition of work done by him in the development of the climbing rose, is under way. This is the second gold medal awarded in the history of the American Rose Society. Benjamin Hammond, Secy. Meetings Next Week. Baltimore, Md., September 25, 8 p. m.— Gardeners' and Forists' Club of Baltimore. Florists' Exchange hall, St. I-aul and Frank- lin streets. Cleveland, C, September 25, 7:30 p, m, — Cleyeland Florists' Club. Progress hall. 2610 Detroit ayenue. Helena, Mont., September 26. — Florists' ahd Nurserymen's Association of Montana. Lake Forest. 111., September 27, 8 p, m.— Ilorticulturnl Society of Lake Forest, Council Chamber, City Hall. Toledo, 0,, September 27. — Toledo Florists' Club. Coming: Exhibitions. (Secretaries are reouested to supply any omissions from this list .ind to correct any dates that may haye been altered since the last adyices.) Chicago, September 21-23. 1911 Exhibitions of annuals, perennials and yegetables. Horticul- tural Society of Chicago. Art Institute. J. H. Burdett, secretary, 1620 West 104th Place, Chi- cago. Cinciimati, 0., November 13-18, 1911. — Fall ex- hibition. Cincinnati Florists' Society. Horticul- tural Hall-Music Hall. George S. Bartlett. sec- retary. 131 East Third street. Cincinnati. Hartford, Conn.. November S-9. 1911 Chrys- anthemum show. Connecticut Horticultural So- ciety. Putnam Phalanx Armory. Geo. W. Smith, secretary. Melrose, Conn. Lenox. Mass., October 26-26, 1911. — Grand fall exhibition. Lf^nox Horticultural Society. Town Hall. Geo. 11, Instone, secretary. Lenox. Madison, N. J., October 26-27, 1911 Six- teenth annual flower show. Morris County Gar- deners' and Florists' Society. James' building. Edw. Reagan, Morristown. X. J., secretary. Milwaukee, Wis., November 13-19, 1911.^ Fall Flower Show, .Milwaukee Florists' Club, Auditorium. Gnstaye C. Mueller, secretary, 926 Ninth street. Milwaukee. New York. November 3-7. 1911. — Fall exhi- bition. Horticultural S(M-iety of New York. American Museum of Natural History. Central Park West and Scyenty-seventh street. Geo. v. Nash, secretary. New York Botanical Gar- den. Bronx Park. New York. New York, November 1-3, 1911 Chrysanthe- mum Show, American Institute of the City of New Y'ork. 19-21 West Forty-fourth street. Wm. A. Faglesou. secretary. New York, November 3-12, 1911 American Land and Irrigation Exposition. Madison Square Garden, Gilbert McClurg. general manager. Singer building. New Y'erk. Springfield. 111., September 29-October 7, 1911.— Illinois State Fair. J. K. Dickirson, secretan-, .'Springfield. St. Louis. Mo.. November 7-11, 1911,— Fifth fall floral exhibition and pomological display, St. Louis Horticultural Society. Coliseum, ,Tef- ferson and Washington avenues. Otto G. Koe- nlg. secretary. 6473 Florissant ayenup, St, Louis. St. Louis. Mo., November 7-11, 1911, — Annual exhibition Chrysanthemum Society of America, in connection with the St. Louis Horticultural Society. Stamford. Conn., November 3-4. 1911 First annual exhibition. Westcbestcr and Fairfield Horticultural Society. Casino. J. p.. McArdle. secretary. Merritt building. Greenwich. \ Tarrytown, N, Y,, October 31-November 2, 1911, — Thirteenth annual exhibition, Tarrytown Horticultural Society, Music ball. B. W. Neu- brand, secretary. Tarrytown. N. Y. Worcester, Mass.. November 9, 1911. — Chrys- anthemum exhibition. Worcester County Horti- cultural Society, Horticultural hall, 18 Front street. Leonard C. Midgley. secretary. Worces- ter. Mass. igii. The American Florist. 469 Wants, For Sale, Etc 'ine Cent Per Word. Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs.. See ReadyReferencc Section. Where aiiswtTS are to be mailed from Uiis office enclose 10 cents cxtm to cover posta<:e etc. Sitnaiion Wanted— Florist. German all around man wis(iL-8 position good references; Cbicaeo prelernd- Key 49?. care Amoncan Florist. Situation Wanted— As bead firardener and llonst on institution or private plact: has life experience of practical boiticutture in all branches of the profession; ase 35. married, no lamily. Address Key 501. cure American Florist. Situation Wanted— Gardener. Scotch seeks sit- uation; thoroughly experienced in greenhouse and all RaTdenitc: work. Address W. F. Stewart care E. C. Roberts. 824 E Locubt St. Daveopo't. la. Situation Wanted— Advertiser seeks situation assaesman toial abstainer; 5 vears' exeritnce to s^ed (borticuliurai and agricultural) and bulb trade in Ene'and; reference and pbotoif rrquired R. Ci'NNKLL. Green '-.lade. P O. Albjrta. Canada. Situation Wanted ~ By German gardener, smyle 2i years cf age; nine years' practical e-\ perience in Germany France and this country, in private and commercial places. Fkiedrich Gerken. care of C. E. Willin. Rosiyn Long Island. N. Y. Situation Wanted— By German. ISyears' exper- ience in crowing roses, carnatiot s. pot and bed- ding plants also ic nursery and landscape work: wants positi n in p-i\ate or commercial place; able to take charge: prefer castt-rn states. \, Hoffman Box !■ Anienran LaVe. Wash. Help Wanted— A man compttent to manage a seed house, state age, experience, who witb, and salary wanted. f»lso refereccrs. Address Key 4%. care -American Florist. Help Wanted— .'\n industrious, sober, up to- dale de**orator and designer: must know how to handle firat-class trade. State was es, experience and refeTencep in first letter. John Reck \: Son Brideenort. Conn. Help Wanted— Kxperienced man who thor- oughly understands garden seed and has bad' retail experience in store; slate former experi- ence and talarv wanted. Key 500. care American Florist. Help Wanted— A young manor young woman who ba-j bad some experience for a retail flower stire. Siy in tirst letrer bow much experience and what salary expected. H. F. Drur\ . 219 E. Mam St.. Galesburg. 111. Help Wanted— First cla>s pot plant grower; married man preferred; must be thorouahly ex- perienced: best references required; salaryright for right party. A. Wieg.^nd -& Son<5, Indianaoolis lod. Help Wanted— Grower to take charge of green- bouse Must understand growing of carnations, chrysanthemums and bedding stock Sober single German preferred. State waees per month with board. D. S. Sevingston 16S7 Crawford Road, Cleveland Ohio. For Sale-Two houses. 18x100. located in Irving Park: ill health cause for selling: a snap. Henry Schuffert 4352 Barnard St. Chicago. For Sale— Four greenhouses: fine for vege- tables or cut flowers and plants; snap if sold at once; bol water beat-r. Address Kev 495. care American Florist, For Rent— (Joe greenhouse 19x100. with ad- ioiniDg five ro-'m cittage all modern, on the south side of city Partv renting must buy stack. Will rert very cheap fcr a tei m of years. 6027 29 S. Wood St . Chicago. For Sale or Rent— An old established retail florist store in Cfiicago. located on Wrightwood, Sheffield and Lincoln Aves. Greenhouse in connection. For further particulars call on or write J. T. Heleok, 911 Wrightwood Ave., ^_ Chicago. Til. For Sals-lOyreenhouses, about 18 Ci'O feet of glass, all new. mostly modern improved business establisbedfor 20 veare: an 8 room house, barn. 10 acres of land in connection in the town of Rocton on the outskirts of Beloit Wis., about three miles from the oostcrtice tf Beloit the only wholesale vegetable plant grower for P.eloit mar- ket also a shipping trade of 2.^surrouDdiog towns: only one e'eenbous-- in Beloit besides ours: pop- ulaiion cf tb** town is IS.COO: the cause for selling is poor hea'ih. J. H. Farnsworth Rockton. 111. For Sale— Two greenhouses, well stocked with Boston ferns and pot plant-<, one 20x125 feet and the other hxTO feet ■ also a ho( waier boiler, three years old. and a large boiler in ^hed 20x24 feet; office 16x20 feet in conn>ction: good location for retail trade: for further particulars call on or write. ."Vug. Koeble 4??SN. 4ntb Ave. Chicneo. 111. Wanted to Rent— Greenhouse with some land in Kood town in Northern Ohio. Indiana or Illi- nois, not loo far from railroad: will lease for term of years with privilege of buying. Kindly give full particulars in reuard to location and pricein your first letter. Address ' Florist." 808 Church St.. Flint. Mich. Help Wanted. First-class storeman; send refer- ences and state wages in first letter. GEORGE C. WEILAND, 602 Davis St., EVANSTON, ILL. WSNTED. A good salesman and Select Perle ) Medium $3 00 to Roses, GUI selection HarrisU Per doz., $1 50 Carnations 1 60 to Valley 3 00 to Adiantum Asparagus, per bunch Asters 1 60 to Ferns, per 1000 6 UO 6 00 $8 00 6 00 5 00 $8 00 6 00 600 % 00 2 Oo 4 00 1 00 60 3 00 1 50 Peter Reinberg, 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation has had a very good trade at their store the past month, consider- ing the general dullness that has pre- vailed for some time past. Manager Frese is looking for trade to pick up soon and is prepared for whatever the busy season may bring. An exception- ally fine grade of wild smilax, greens and cut flowers of every description, are daily arrivals at this store. E. H. Hunt is meeting with wonder- ful success with the sale of the Fisher Carnation Clip which has recently been placed on the market. The growers seem to like it very much and, as a result, this firm, who are the general agents, is filling many orders. Frank Paszkiet, the popular young employe of the Wietor Bros.' force, and Miss Martha Robakowski \\'\\\ be mar- ried at the St. Mary's church on Wed- nesday, November 22. A reception, a good old-fa.shioned Polish affair, will be held at Muzkiewiczi Hall after the ceremony. Schiller's branch store on Jackson boulevard and Ogden avenue is offered for sale. Visitors : — Floyd Maxwell, Alva, Okla. ; R. Karlstrom. representing W. A. Manda, Inc., South Orange, N. J.; ■Wm. P. Craig, of Robert Craig Co.. and Paul Berkowitz. of H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. MORRIS, ILL. — Ivend Krohn has been confined to his bed for tlje past 10 weeks with a severe attack of typhoid fever. To make conditions worse, his grower left him when he was most needed and when the stock demanded the most attention. Mr. Krohn is greatly in need of a man and would appreciate it if some grower who can do store work and is seeking a posi- tion would communicate with him im- mediately. Lake Forest Horticultural Society. The attendance at the flower show held by the Lake Forest Horticultural Society September 16 was very good and the quality of flowers and vege- tables was excellent. The collection of vegetables exhibited by Cyrus H. McCormick, E. O. Orpet superintend- ent, was large in number and fine in quality and was awarded several first prizes. F. L. Swift, George Koppen- iioefer superintendent, had the largest exhibit, consisting of vegetables, flowers, grapes, fruit and a collection of greenhouse plants; this exhibit at- tracted everyone's attention, the green- house grapes were most excellent. James O. Heyworth. Oliver Peterson superintendent, showed some very fine vegetables and annuals and won the first prize offered by the Calvert Floral Co. for 50 sprays of snapdragon, one color. Byron L. Smith. Albert H. Reupke superintendent, had the largest 464 The American Florist. Sept. 23, LARGE SUPPLY OF Beauties, Roses, Carnations, Asters And All Other Good, Choice Seasonable Stock BEST IN THE MARKET Order of Us. CURRENT PRICE LIST AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. 36 to 48-inch $2 50 to $3 00 24to30inch $1 50 to 2 00 18 to 24 inch 1 00 to 130 12tol8inch 75 to 100 8toI2inch 50 ROSES Per 100 Specials $8 00 to $10 00 Richmond $3 00 to $6 00 Killarney 3 00 to 6 00 Maman Crochet 3C0to 6 00 My Maryland 300to 6 00 Brides 3 00 to 6 00 Maid 300to 6 00 ROSES. Our Selection. $3 00 MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 Asters, fancy $2 00 to $3 00 common 75 to 150 Carnations, fancy 2 00 to 3 00 common 75 to 15 Orchids per doz.. $7 50 'Miuns per doz.. $2 00 to 3 00 GUdloll J3 90to$5 00 Harrisii Lilies 12 50 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Adiantum 75 to 100 Asparagus Strings — each. 50c to 60c Asparagus Bunches., .each. 25c to 50c Sprengeri Bunches each. 2Sc to 35c Smilax per doz.. $1 50 Galax. green per lOOO. 1 fO bronze per 1000. 125 Ferns per lOCO. 150 Subject to change without notice. VAUGHAN & SPERRY ^"ge^nfrifsr"' 161 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. entry in all classes and won the first prize on collection of vegetables and perennials. A. M. Day. O. Urdaiil superintendent, had a fine collection of annuals and won several first prizes on individual exhibits. Ernest H. Hamill, Chris Peterson superintendent, exhibited among vegetables a fine basket of cut flowers. P. H. Coonley, W. Barnard superintendent, exhibited a fine collection of vegetables and won first prizes on various exhibits. D. M. Cummings, Knut Lafing superintend- ent, won first prize on vegetables on board 3x5 feet. B. A. Eclchardt, R. Seifert superintendent, exhibited very good vegetables and annuals. Carter J. Fitzhugh, Joe Grenlich gardener, had a fine exhibit of apples, 17 vari- eties, correctly named, closely follow- ed by B. A. Eckhardt, Byron L. Smith and W. O. Lindley. Wm. O. Lindley. Max Tschau gardener, made a very good exhibit, considering that Mr. Tschau was one of the youngest gar- deners among the exhibitors. As a whole the show was a grand success in every way and far superior to any before held. The public school exhibit was very fine, the children doing their best in wild flowers and annuals. E. BOLLINGER, Sec'y. Milwaukee. The following premiums were award- ed at the Wisconsin state fair : Flower beds, cannas— Fred Kaiser, first; A. Klokner, second; Salvia bed— Fred Kaiser, first; A. Klokner, second. Any other bed— F. Kaiser, first; A. Klok- ner, second; F. Kaiser, third. Green- house plants, 2.5 varieties — Currie Bros. Co., first; A. Klokner, second; John Dunlap, third. Display of palms, John Dunlap, first; A. Klokner, second. Dis- play of ferns— John Dunlap, first; A. Klokner, second. Greenhouse plants in bloom— A. Klokner, first; John Dun- lap, second; ]';schricli Nursery i: Floral Co.. third. Foliage plants — A. Klokner. first; C. Dunlap, second; Eschrich Nursery & Floral Co., third. Five carnation plants — Eschrich Nur- sery & Floral Co., first; A. Klokner, second. Geraniums in bloom — Esch- rich Nursery & Floral Co., first; A. Klokner, second; J. Dunlap, third. Floral designs — A. Klokner, first; John Dunlap, second; Eschrich Nursery & Floral Co., third. Bouquet of wild flowers — A. Klokner. first; H. W. Koer- ner, second; Jolm Dunlap, third. Dis- play of cut flowers — Fred Vogel, Jr., first; H. W. Koerner, second; A. Klokner, third. Display of asters — A. Klokner, first; Fred Vogel, Jr., second; J. Dunlap, third. Hardy phlox — H. W. Koerner, first; J. Dunlap, second; A. Klokner, third. Gladioli— H. W. Koer- ner, first; J. Dunlap, second; A. Klok- ner, third. Dahlias — H. W. Koerner, first; A. Klokner, second; J. Dunlap, third. Cannas — Eschrich Nursery & Floral Co., first; A. Klokner, second. Carnations — Eschrich Nursery & Floral Co., first; A. Klokner, second. Lilies — G. H. Hunkel. first; A. Klokner, sec- ond. Roses^A. Klokner. first. Bou- quet of flowers — J. Dunlap, first; A. Klokner, second. Snapdragon — Esch- rich Nursery & Floral Co., first; A. Klokner, second. Larkspur — H. W. Koerner, first; A. Klokner, second. Calendula — A. Klokner, first; J. Dun- lap, second. Dianthus — F. Vogel, Jr.. first; J. Dunlap, second. Ornamental grasses — A. Klokner, first. Cosmos — H. "W. Koerner. first; A. Klokner. second. Coxcomb — Eschrich Nursery & Floral Co., first; A. Klokner, second. Gail- lardia— A. Klokner, first; H. W. Koer- ner, second. Hydrangea — Eschrich Nursery & Floral Co., first; A. Klok- ner, second. cure PICNIC. The Florists' Club picnic was held Sunday, September 17, with a good siZfd atten«,lciiiLe. Tlit- lollowing par- ticipants were successful in winning prizes in the several sporting events : Blindfold game, ladies — Miss Pahl, first; Miss Hunkel. second. Peanut race, ladies — Miss Voelzke. first; Miss Pahl, second. Clothes pin contest, ladies — Miss Hunkel, first. Potatoe race, ladies — Miss Gertrude Sommers and Miss Mollenhauer. Ladies' race — Ella Voelz- ke, first. Girls' race — Ruth Holton, Elizabeth Holton, Mabel Mollenhauer, Hilda Stobbefeld. Boys' race — Bert Retzlaff, Geo. Ruedi. Young men's race — Roy Currie. Clarence Retzlaff. Fat men's race — C. C. PoUworth, A. Retzlaff. Apple-eating contest — Ruth Holton. Hilda Stobblefeld. Nail driv- ing contest— Henry Dobberphul. Tug- of-war — Fred Holton, captain of win- ning side. Sack race— Clarence Retz- laff, Roy Currie. NOTES. Gust Rusch of the new firm of Gust Rusch & Co., wholesale florists, spent a few days in Chicago making prep- .-irations for the new place, which will be located at 44S Milwaukee street. M. A. McKenny Co. are remodeling their store, which, no doubt, will make a fine appearance when all the changes have been made. They have been very busy during the last week. J. M. Fox & Son expect to move to their new quarters, corner of Mason and Milwaukee streets, in the near future. They report business picking up in general. N. Zwiefel and wife returned Sun- day morning from an extended trip through the gold regions of Alaska. They state they have had a fine trip. C. C. Pollworth Co. is moving into the new quarters, corner of Oneida and Market streets. W. C. Zimmerman reports business picking up, especially funeral work. Holton & Hunkel Co. are kept busy with both city and shipping business. igii. The American Florist. 465 Beauties, Roses, Valley SPECIAL THIS WEEK Good Short Roses $10.00 per 1000 Carnations Good shipping stock in longer grades. Short ^^-°° ^iiuri pe, 1000. Am. Beauties Good short and medium lengths, also long. Fancy, $3.00 per 100. Kiliarney ^d'pV Good long and medium. Smilax ^^T'^ Wire in your orders. They will have prompt attention at reasonable prices. Valley SPECIAL PRICE LIST Each letter denotes a grade; A, being best; B, next; C, next; etc. Below each" grade is quoted the price. When buying order according to list. Grade A low :iiid VVliite... % .35 .35 .08 .08 .02 .CM .10 7.50 .16 .03 1.00 2.00 B c D £ F G H t .20 ».16 i .12 t .10 $ s 8... .20 .16 10 .08 .06 .04 .03 .07 .06 .05 .04 .03 .02 .01 .or .06 .05 .(M .03 .02 01 .07 .06 .05 .04 .03 .(.a 01 .07 .06 .05 .04 .03 .02 .01 .01 H .01 H .03 .02 • •'•• • ••> .OS .06 6.00 .... .10 .02 .03 .7-1 ..50 1.50 Each Perdoz. E,aoh Per 100 Cbrysanthemums, Yc American Beauties Kllllarneys White Klllarneys Rlckmonds My Maryland Carnations Valley Easter Lilies Orctiids, Cattleyaa Smilax Plumosus Sorays Sprengeri Sprays Adiantums Hybridum, extra strono; Galax Ferns Mexican Ivy Wild Smilax, Guaranteed good, per case, 50 lbs. $5.00. Order in advance. The Chicago Flower Growers' Association Phone Randolph 5449. ^ 1«S .**»».»» 176 N. Michigan Ave., t^niCayO See Plant Advertisem«nt on Page 486, This Issue. SI .50 per 1000 1.50 per 1000 6.00 per 10110 "The Busiest House in Chicago." A General Assortment of Ail Greens and Seasonable Flowers ASTERS Fine large blooms of the best quality and varieties. CARNATIONS Extra fancy blooms that equal winter grown stock. All Stock billed out a t Lowest Market Prices. ROSES Plenty of all grades and varieties, GLADIOLI Large spikes on lo«g stems, with clean foliage. Our stock is of exceptionally fine quality and arriving in such large quantities that we are enabled to fill all orders. We would be pleased to fill yours. J. B. DEAMUD CO. PVirkTiAc L.D. Central S155. rilUllCO Antnmatif 4438S. 160 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Racine, Wis. TRADE VERY STEADY. Trade has been very steady this summer with the retailers, who have been l H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Fresh Cut Valley c. A. Wholesale Florist, AT ALL TIMES KUEHN, 1122 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO, A Complete Line of Wire Designs. It is reported that F. C. Houghton will open a retail store on Park street. The name of this street ought to be changed to Retail and Wholesale Row. S. J. Goddard is sending in a novelty in a white marguerite. It is rather odd and ought to be a good seller. MAC- Dixon, III. Louis Kuiscl. who has been the grow- er for O. L. Baird the last seven years, has taken an interest in the green- house, beginning July 1. This gives Mr. Baird more time for the farm and dairy. Mr. Kuiscl will grow mainl^J carnations and the plants are looking 1 fine. J. L. Hartwell, of Hartwell & Son Nursery Co., who has been in Blessing, Tex., for two years, is spending Sep- tember at his old home. I C. H. Fallshorn is now located in his • new store on First street. He has a | fine place. All hands are busy at the N. H. Long greenhouses on North Galena- avenue. B. Lexington, Kt.— Miss Fannie D. White has broken ground for the erec- tion of a house 30x125 feet at the new place, which will be devoted to roses. The stock in the houses is looking fine, especially the four houses of carnations and the 1,500 poinsettia plants. igii. The American Florist. 469 $1.50 to $3.00 per 100. Dorothy Peacock, the finest pink on the market, $5.00 per 100. The Dahlias we are offering are the choicest stock of the season. We know nothing better in Dahlias can be hail at any price. On and after Monday, September the 25th, we will be located in our new building. Dahlias Special Notice. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., Wholesale Florists, N.W. Comer 12tlian(l Race Sts. Philadelphia, Pa, Change of Closing Time.— Business hours, 7 a. m. to y p. m. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Company WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, Pi Philadelphia. A WOTICEABLE IMPROVEMENT. There is quite a noticeable improve- ment in the demand for flowers and plants the last week, being due to the increased population coming from the summer resorts and to quite a few im- portant weddings. With this favor- able condition there still remained a surplus as it seemed that the supply grows more rapidly than the demand, which condition will always continue as anything like a sustained active eall in any one line means increased production as soon as the houses can be gotten together. Everything is Im- proving rapidly in quality. American Beauties are now of good color with fine buds. My Maryland, Killarney and even the W^hlte Killarney are several shades brighter. Carnations are also much better. Asters are on the move, while dahlias are now at their height. The selection of varieties was never ■better; the heavy rains of early Sep- tember helped them very much and the quality is the very best. Choice varieties are packed one layer in a box and selling this way in from 50 to 100 to a box, are only handled once when taken out for delivery at the store. The first white chrysanthe- mums have arrived and the next week will see them in all the windows. The seedsmen are very busy handling the large stocks of bulbs that are arriving, shipping them out in bulk to the larger buj'ers. NOTES. The monthly meeting and exhibition of the Pennsylvania Horticultural So- ciety was held on Tuesday, September 12. The exhibition was open from 2 until 10 p. m. Dahlias were the feat- ure with the W. Atlee Burpee & Co. and the Peacock Dahlia Farms as the principal exhibitors. The Burpee dis- play was nicely staged, the back- ground being of autumn foliage and eulalia grasses. The flowers were ar- ranged in tall standards with small vases attached at intervals which when filled presented a very pretty effect like a huge pyramid bouquet. The varieties that attracted most atten- tion were Burbank's Golden West, a very fine yellow Jack Rose; Mrs. R. Bailey, a fine crimson cactus: Ethel Maul, Master Carl, Twentieth Century, and quite a collection of fancy cac- tus, show and peony flowered types. Peacock's Dorothy Peacock would be a winner in any collection and was the best thing staged. Other choice sorts were Arabella's Lyndhurst. Mrs. J. ■Gardner Cassatt, a huge rose pink flower. William P. Bassett exhibited Bridesmaid, a fine pink, a semi-double with broad petals and a stout stem. This looks like a fine cut flower sort. Several seedlings looked promising. Choice vases of asters and a long table of outdoor flowers in vases gave variety and were much admired. The growers are looking forward to a prosperous season and more houses Announcement, The Seattle Cut Flower Exchange, At 909 and 911 Post St., SEATTLE, WASH. Has opened a Wholesale and Commission Business in Cut Flowers, Plants, Native and Other Greens, Where they are prepared to supply the dealers wants. All Orders Will Receive Carefnl Attention. Consignments Solicited- WliotesalefloweFMM'tefe Philadelphia. Sept. 20. I'er 100 Roses. Beauty, extra 20 00©35 00 first 10 00015 00 Brides and Maids 2 00@ S 00 " Killarney 2 OOBIO 00 " White Killarney 2 OOaiO 00 Asters 1 OOSi 5 00 Cattleyas 25 00650 00 Gardenias perdoz., 2 OOffiS 00 Gladiolus 2 000 6 00 LillDm Harriill 10 00012 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00© 5 00 Snapdragons 4 00© 8 00 Sweet Peas 400 75 Water Lilies 2 CO® 6 00 Adiantum 1 OOffl 1 50 Asparaens per bunch, SO „^„ „„ Smilai... 15 00©20 00 Pittsburg. Sept. 20. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, tpecial 15 00020 00 extra 10 00012 00 " No.l 5 00 Bride. Bridesmaid 2 000 6 00 • Chatenay 2 000 6 00 Killarney 2 000 6 00 •• My Maryland 2 00© 6 00 " Richmond 2 000 6 00 Carnations ^ ^ 00 Asters 1 50® 4 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Llllnm LonEifloram 10 00 Lily of the Valley „.^ f SJ Sweet Peas 500 1 00 Adiantum ^ 1 «0 Aipararui Sprenseri. per bunch, 33 strintrs per strine, 33 " sprays per bunch, 33 Peoniea 3 OO0 4 OO Smllax 1500 are seen going up.- Adolph Fahren- wald is finishing his twin house. 300 by 80 feet, the first crop in which will be chrysanthemums, already in good shape. The succeeding crop will be sweet peas. Mr. Fahrenwald being a great economist as well as a successful grower, anticipated the early crop by planting out the chrysanthemums and building the house around them. Victor Groschens will be right in it with his two houses of American Beauties 42x500 and 50x500 feet. Cut- ting has already commenced. The Leo Niessen company handle them and also his large cut of Killarneys. Edward Drown, another Hillside grower, makes a specialty of fern seed and grows all the standard varieties for this purpose, many growers de- pending on him for their supply. Secretary Rust says the acceptances to the anniversary dinner are coming in lively and the affair bids fair to be as it should, a rousing success. k.4l..h.15 00 extra and fancy . . . 4 OOffi 8 CD No.l andNo.2.... 50® 2 00 Bride. Bridesmaid, special. 2 009 4 00 extra and fancy 2 OOffl 3 rO No. land No. 2 40® 1 00 Killarney. My Marylnd.sal 3 00® 4 00 extra and fancy. 2 00® 3 00 No.l and No. 2. 25@ 1 00 Richmond 25@ 3 00 Carnations 50a 2 00 Asters 25312 00 Cattleyas each, 35@ 75 Gladiolus 50®l 50 Lilium Loniiflorum 2 00® 4 00 Lilv of the Valley 50® 2 50 Bdffalo. Sept. 20. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 20 00®25 00 fano 15 0U@2O 00 extra 10 lioai2 00 No.l 8 0(@I000 No.2 20l@ 3 00 Bride. Maid. Killarney 2 00@ 6 0) Killarney, White and Pink. 2 0n@ 8 00 Carnations 1 TO® 2 00 Asters 50iS 1 50 Gladiolus 2 00® 3 00 Lilium Loneiflornm 10 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 0O@ 4 00 Sweet Peas 40® 50 Adiantum Croweannm 75@ 1 50 Asparagus, per bunch. 35® 50 AsparasusSpreneeri.. 35® 50 Asparagus Str 50@ 60 Ferns per 1000 tl 50 Galax, bronze per 1000 i 50 green per 1000. 1 50 Smilax 15 00 WILLIAM B. KUEBLER Wholesale Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 WiUonghby Street, Tel. 4591 Main. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Charles H. Totty MADISON, NEW JERSEY Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemtun Novelties my specialty. Mention the American Florist when writing IVfoore, Hentz & Nash, WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 65 and 57 West 26th Street, Telephone No. 756 Madison Square NEW YORK. iHention the American Florist when wrttmif HORACE E. PROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, CarnatiuDS, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200and220l Madison Squart Mention the American Florist when writing Walter F.Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephones: 3532 and 3533 Madison Sq. 131 £ 133 West 28ih Si., NEW YORK^ Mention the American Florist when writing KESSLER BROS. 113 W. 28th St NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Ptione 2336 Madison. SUpments Everywiiere Prompt and satisfactory. Consigaments solicitti mTcTFord Successor to rORD BROS. "shSo"'' FRESH FLOWERS. 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 3870-3871 Madison Square Mention the American Florist when writii 472 The American Florist. Sept. 23, McCALLUM CO. CLEVELAND Coyshoga Phone 236 Central. 341 High Ave., Bell Phone 2503 Main. OPENING SEPT. 30. On the above date we will open our Wholesale CBt Flower and Florists' Supply House. We expect to carry all through their seasons a good supply of all cut flowers which will include a very select grade of Violets, Beauties, Valley, White Lilacs, Sweet Peas, Orchids, etc., in fact our aim will be to supply any floTver that is on the market. Our long experience in this business gives us a knowledge of where to obtain the kind and quality of flowers you want and with your co-operation Mr. Retailer, we will be able to giveyouthe kind of service you desire. And to the out-of-town florists you will always find us ready to give you the same service and prompt shipments as though you were in Cleveland yourself. If you should happen to be out of anything we will always try and buy it for vou either in floweis, supplies or something out of the flower business. Remember, when you are Dealing with Us you have two markets to draw from because if a certain flower is scarce in Cleveland we will always call on Pitts- burg to help us out; this will certainly be of some benefit to yon. AJso bear in mind we are also Importers, Manufacturers and Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. We can always supply your wants at lowest figures. Wanted — Experienced young man; highest wages and good opportunity. W. Q. POTTER, Manager. Cleveland. STOCK PLENTLETTL AND OF GOOD QUALITY. Stock of all kinds is still very plenti- ful in most cases far exceeding the de- mand. Asters are still the most abund- ant flowers on the market, and some are very good, too, weather conditions being favorable, and aster bugs not so busy as in previous years. Roses are of exceptionally good quality, the cool weather toning them up nicely, as to color and stems. Carnations are arriv- ing in large quantities and stock is good with fairly good length of stems. Easter lilies meet with a fair demand, Japanese lilies, both pink and white, are plentiful, gladioli still come in abundance, lily of the valley is in better demand and of first-class qual- ity. Greens of all 'kinds are very abundant. NOTES. Anderson Bros, are opening a new store at the corner of Euclid and East Fifty-fifth street under the name of Penn Square Floral Co. This makes five stores within a block of East Fifty- fifth street on Euclid avenue doing a retail business. Cards announcing the opening of the McCallum Company store on High ave- nue were received by all florists the past week. C. F. B. Use J. A. Rumbley's Hijih Grade WILD SNILAX Long Needle Pines, Magnolia Trees, JVIagnolia Foliage, Fadeless Sheet Moss. Prices Right and Satisfaction Guaranteed. J. A. RUMBLEY, Evergreen, Alabama liention the American Florist ichen writing Waukesha, Wis. Business has been exceedingly dull this summer with no change in sight until the early frosts set in. Although the home of the famous Waukesha and White Rock waters which bring many summer visitors to this town, the lo- cal florists find practically no call for cut flowers, with but a small demand for pot plants. Outside of a few fun- erals and villa decorations business is at a standstill. George Cotsonas& Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Da^eeri FerDS, Bronze and Green Galaz. Holly. Leacotboe Sprays. Princess Fine, Etc.. Delivered to allpartsof United States and Canada 127W. 28tllSt^bet.6th&7thAves., Udw Vnrk Teleohone 1202 Madison Souare. "»'' '""• Mention theAmerican Florist when writing NOTES. The Waukesha Floral Co., formerly known as Schneck & Bliese, is now the property of Mr. Bliese and under the capable management of Fred Hutch- inson. They are growing some very fine chrysanthemums and carnations which will be ready for shipment in a few weeks. Thos. Weaver & Sons have sold their greenhouses and properties to the Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Co. J. G. Robinson & Son, well-known violet growers of this vicinity, are the proud possessors of a goodly lot of violets. S. Eales, finding the florist business too confining, is now resting in ease. We Are Now Booking Order* for Southern Wild Smilax Shipment commenciiiEr Sept. 1st. Natural and 1\40C1^P^ Perpetuated Sheet IVlV-fOOXilia E. A. BBAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. SEPTKIMBER THK FIRST Wo will resume shipments of SouthernWild Smilax Caldwell the Woodsman Ck>. Everything in Southern Evergreens. EVERGREEN, ALA- /p//. The American Florist. 473 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be deUvered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Chicago. Established In 1867. 'ijSev^ FJLORiST^ 739 Buckingham Place, L. D. PboDe Gracelaod 1112. Send us your retail orders. WI HAVE THE BEST FAeniTlES IN THE CITT liention the American Florist when writino Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" t andS GTv^ene Ave. end 339 to 347 Greene Ave, GrceDbouses: Sbort Hills, N.J, Deliveries in mw YORK. LONG ISLAND and NEW ilXRSIT. ttention the American Florist when writing IJBW YORI S, Flower* or Design Work. Delivered In Albany and Vicinity ob Telegraphic Order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET. Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best 96 Yonge Street, We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Dunlop's Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. PoUworth Co. Will take proper lll/;«..«.^.__« care of your orders In »▼ ISCOnSIIl 476 The American Florist. S,pt. 2J^ The Seed Trade. 4iiirrloaD Seed Trade Association. Leonard H.Vaughan Chicago, President: Marshall H Duryea. New York, First Vice- President: Edgar Gregory, Marblehead. Mass.. Second Vice President: C. E Ken- del, Cleveland. 0.. Secretary and Treasurer, Next annual convention. June, 1912. si' Visited Chicago : J. C. Robinson, Waterloo, Neb.; L. H. Archias, Sedalia, Mo., S. Y. Haines, Rockford, 111. President Leonakd H. "Vaughan of the American Seed Trade Association left Chicago for the east September 18. Seven dollars per bushel is said to be a price Michigan canning companies are willing to pay for Horsford's Mar- ket Garden seed peas of new crop. Chicago. — Prices on the Board of Trade, September 20, for grass seed, were noted as follows : Timothy, .$13 to $14.75 per 100 pounds. — Nothing has been heard from A. H. Goodwin or J. C. Vaughan about that Indiana fishing trip. The late James J. H. Gregory, of Marblehead, Mass., left the income of ■$1,000 to be paid for life to the mother of the first twins horn in the town, the twins to live three months. Mrs. James Love qualified for the fund Sep- tember 19, with twin sons, James and Edmond. Baltimobe, Md.— It was a great sur- prise to the trade to learn that the well known firm of S. L. Lamberd Co. would discontinue business and dis- solve. Owing to the death of several large stockholders the business must be liquidated. This is a grand oppor- tunity to obtain paying business with a large established trade, in an ideal location, with good railroad and boat facilities. Hard Seeds. A writer in the London Gardeners' Chronicle gives his experience of rais- ing certain species of juniper seeds, which should be useful to many who have hard-coated seeds to deal with. His plan is to weigh out small lots of about one ounce each, place them in small muslin bags and dip in boiling water for periods of three, six and 10 seconds, the time being varied, we pre- sume, according to the toughness of the seed coat. On being lifted from the boiling water the bags were at once plunged into water at G5° to cool, Braslan Seed Growers Go. Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Qrowers Tor the Wbolesale Trade Only. SAN JOSE, CALIF. and sown immediately. Any longer period of immersion than ten seconds was found to be detrimental to the germination of the seed. — H. A. United States Crop Conditions. Tlie conditions of the several crops of the country reported in the Septem- ber issue of the Crop Reporter issued by the Department of Agriculture show a reduction in all the principal crops and a falling off from the aver- age of 10 years. While the acreage was not materially reduced except in the case of tobacco, yet the crops in September show a much lower gen- eral average, owing in almost all cases to a lower yield per acre. Corn with an increased acreage shows a falling off of nine per cent in condition and four per cent in yield. Wheat, with an increased acreage of six per cent, declined 12 per cent in condition from general average and four per cent in yield. The other grains show like re- ductions. Potatoes, with a slight de- crease in acreage, show a decrease of nearly 20 per cent in condition and a falling off of 22 per cent in yield. Ap- ples are the only crop quoted that shows an advance in condition. There is very general falling off in the condition of potatoes throughout the country, the reduction being very large in some states. In Missouri the percentage has fallen from 77 as a 10 year average to 20, and in Kan- sas from 71 to 19. Maine has a reduc- tion of eight per cent and South Da- kota a drop of 24 per cent from 82 to 58 per cent, but North Dakota shows a gain of two per cent, from 83 to 85. The north Atlantic states have nearly held their own, showing but small reductions. The south At- lantic states have but about half a crop. The north central east of Mis- sissippi dropped 18 per cent and west of Mississippi 33 per cent. The south- ern central states fell off 28 per cent, while the western states have a crop equal to the 10 year average. This general reduction in the yield of the crop throughout the country is shown in the advanced value which has risen from 72.9 cents to 113.7 cents per bushel. The onion crop is slightly reduced all over the land, the crop of the country being but 74.7 per cent com- pared with a full crop, the greatest falling off being in South Dakota, Ne- braska and Kansas where the crop is but 55 per cent of normal. Connecti- cut also shows a reduction of 66 per cent of a full croc The western states Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED HoUister, California Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. CorrespondeDce Solicited. have an almost full crop, this year showing 91 per cent. Tomatoes show a great variance but the crop is reduced, the percentage for the whole country being but 74 per cent of a full crop. The greatest loss is in the central states, Oklahoma having but 33 per cent and Kansas but 40 per cent of a full crop. The north Atlantic and western states have 84 and 86 per cent respectively of a full crop. The reduction in cabbage is some larger than tomatoes, the greatest loss occuring in the south central and south Atlantic states, being 64.5 and 01.9 respectively, Oklahoma making the poorest showing, the crop being 24 per cent. The condition of clover for seed is exceptionally good in the far western states, Montana having a full crop and the other states from 92 to 97 per cent except Colorado, which is 70 per cent. The central states show the greatest falling off. Minnesota has but .50 per cent, Missouri, 55; Penn- sylvania, 55; West Virginia, 60; Vir- ginia, 62; Ohio, 05, and the rest of the country about 70 per cent except Idaho, Washington, Oregon and Cali- fornia, which are from 92 to 97 per cent of a full crop. Tulip Disease At a meeting of the Royal Horti- cultural Society's Scientific Committee, Canon Fowler showed specimens of tulips with numerous brown patches upon their leaves. This disease ap- pears to be caused by the Botrytis form of a species of Sclerotinia. When the attack is a bad one the fungus forms black sclerotia near and about the top of the bulbs, between them and in the soil, and by these the disease is continued into the next year. The spread of the disease may be checked by spraying with potassium sulphide, but it is well to completely remove and destroy badly diseased plants, to plant in fresh soil, and to discard any bulbs showing traces of the sclerotia (which vary in size from a pin's head to a pea) when planting is done in the autumn. — Journal of Horticulture. Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE, Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet. Cabbage, Carrot, Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley, Radish, Rutabaga, Turnip. Sole Agent for U. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON, Marietta, Pa. S7M. IsbeU & Co^ Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Bean, Cucumber, Tomato, Pea, Muskmelon. Squasb, Watermelon, Radish, Sweet Com. Correspondence solicited. Contract Seed Growers C nopialtioc ■ Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, OpeuaiUI!). vine Seed and Field Com. Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick £c Son, PEDRICKTOWN. N, J. Danish Seeds If yon take interest in Cabbage, CauU- flower. Tomato, Carrot, Mangel, Swede and Turnip, please apply to CHR. OLSEN, Odense, Denmark Wholesale S«€d Grower (EstablUhtd lS62)in ©rder to have your name pUc< d od my mailiDK list. » f 19^^' The American Florist. 477 Roman Hyacinths Per 1000 11-12 ctm. and up $16.00 12-15 ctm. and up. Large bulbs, 1,800 to the full case. No large bulbs taken out of crop. Big value 23.50 LlfthtPlnk French Romans 18.00 Paper White Narcissus p„ ^ooo 14 Ctm. and up. Giant star Brand $11.00 Fancy, 13 Ctm and up, 1 , 250 to case 8.75 Regular, 12 to 15 ctm 7.50 Our Full Line of All Fall Bulbs Now in Store Dutch Hyacinths. Named and Mixed. Forcing Tulips. Very Low Prices. Chinese Lilies. Select, 120 bulbs $4.20 California Callas. Good. L. Formosum. 9-10-in $82.50 per 1000 Storage Lilies. Plant now for Xmas. L. Giganteum. 7-9 in , all sound, per case of :'.U0 bulbs $16.50 9-10 In., 200 for 17.00 Also Rubrum, Album and Melpomene ^^ J*v '4\ Between now and Sept. 30 is your chance to plant Lilies for profitable holi- day trade. We want you to have our Fall Book for Florists. Chicago VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, New York Cynosurus Cristatus (Crested Dogstail) Largest Growers and Importers In the World. WM. POWERS & CO. Seed Merchants, Waterford, Ireland H. WREDE, LUNXBintG. GERM ANT PANSY SEED [ 178 First Prizes, the highest awards [ ChicsEO. Paris. LondoD.Bruxelles. 1000 seeds, finest mixed. ...25c loz. ..$2.25 Price IW oa tpvIicatioD. Cash with order. Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers ♦ — — -♦ For the Wholesale Seed Trade. CXRPINTERIS, CALIF. SEED LAWS Compilation of Purity and Grnnini- tiun Required, and Weed Seed Prohlb- Itrd In United States and Canada. The first authentic puhlished list ever offered to to the Seed Trade. Includes ail recent leeislation. No Dealer Should Be Without This List Tabulated, printed od heavy bristol board, postpaid to your address, 50 cents each or 3 copies. $1.00. THE SFED TRIDE REPORTING RUREAU, 627 Postal Telegraph Building. CHICAGO, ILL. U-tntion the American Florist when wnt(%d MnBod^er&SoosCo. Los Angeles, California Wholesale growers of SweCt Peas, Tomatoes, Lima Beans, Lettuce, Asters, Cosmos and other Flower Seeds. Mention the American Florist when writing GET QUOTATIONS FROM LANDRETH SEEDS which SUCCEED Fam. Bristol, Pa. Mention theAmertcan Fioriat when writing 478 The American Florist. Sept: 23; MMMnnnMMMMnnnMMMnnnMMMnnnMMMnnnMMMMnnnMMM n n n ■ V ■ n n n ■ H n n n X n n n n n n Boddington's Qualify Christmas and Winter - Flowering Sweet Peas Boddington's Quality Winter-Flowering Sweet Peas T.L Hue stocks of WiiiUT-Flowerijlg Sweet I'eas will be seaix-e this season, some varieties are a total failure, owiui; to the exceptioua (■eason in California this spring. Our actviee to intending planters is to order enrly. Our stocks of Christmas-Flowering Sweet Pe^s have stood the lest tor .years, and we can refer you to the largest growers of this increasing popular tlower, as 10 the irueuess and quality of our seed, earliness of blooming period, and strength and habit of plants. The* following varieties are the "best b,v test" and include Zvolanek's and our own introd-uctions, grown for seed froiiiselecte, I stocks by lending California Growers and Specialists of Sweet Peas. Our output last year was nearly 6000 lbs. Nokicks and plenty of testi- monialsas to iil> cif the leading jirizes — seed ahiiost e\clusivelv suj. plied by •■Hoddington." Sim's Sweet Peas were one of the sensational Kxliibils at this Grand Fb'wer Slunv — average length o[ stem being twenty inches. At the Exhib tion and Convention of the National Sweet Pea Society of America. July 12ih and 13ih, 1910 we again won the C. C Morse a Co.'s Sliver Cud for ihe finest and best collection of Svwett leas op.n to Ihe trade only. Mrs. Alex Wallace. Verv scarce. Lavender. Oz., 60 cts. : Vi lb.. $1.60; V2 lb., $2.26; lb,, $4,00, Mrs, William Sim, Salmon-pink. Crop failed. Mrs, George Lewis, Larire, pure white wavy flower. Oz,, 26 cts.; Vt lb,, 76 cts,; Vi lb,, $1.26; lb., $2,00. Mrs, W, W, Smalley, Satiny pink. Oz,, 35 cts,: U lb,, $1,00; H lb,, $1,75; lb,, $3.00, Mrs, F. J, Deiansky. Davbreak pink. Oz,, 25 cts.; Vi lb,, 75 cts,; V2 lb,, $1,26; lb,, $2,00. Mrs, Chas. H, Totty, Sky-blue; late. Oz,, 25 cts,; ',4 lb,, 75 cts,; V2 lb,, $1,26; lb., $2.00, Mrs, Zvolanek, Blue, variegated: good for variety. Oz., 60 cts,; Vi lb., $1,60; V2 lb., $2.75: lb,, $6,00. Wallacea. Very fine lavender; a grand flor- ists' varietv. Oz., 60 cts,; '/4 lb., $1.50: ■i lb,, $2,76; lb,, $5,00, Watchung, Pure white. Oz,, 2B cts.; Vi lb,, 76 cts,; V2 lb,, $2,00, Wm, J, Stewart. Blue self. Oz., 26 cts.; 1'^ lb,, 75 cts,; 1/2 lb,, $1,26; lb,, $2,00. All other varieties of Winter- and .Sum- mer-flowering Sweet Peas supplied. Write for quotations. BODDINGTON'S EXTRA EARLY CHRIST- MAS WHITE SNOWBIRD, .\n Exception- ally early Sweet Pea for indoor flowering — will bloom six weeks after sowing. Color clear white, upon long stems: habit fairly dwarf and of exceptionally free-flowering qualities. Without doubt, the finest early white for indoor planting. "U'e sell one grower in Penns.vlvania 35 lbs. of this variet,v everv vear, name on application. Oz., 30 cts.: '4 lb., 85 cts,: H lb,, $1,60: lb. $2.50. BODDINGTON'S CHRISTMAS PINK, This is the earliest and most profitable and usefxd Sweet Pea in cultivation, as by sowing the seed under glass in latter part of August, flowers can be cut from Thanksgiving on during the winter months. Oz,, 25 cts,; Vi lb,, 76 cts.; V2 lb,, $1.25: lb., $2,00. BODDINGTON'S CHRISTMAS WHITE. A companion to our Christmas Pink. Just as free ami pfnfuse a bluomer. Oz,, 16 cts,; 1.1 lb.. 60 cts,: y- lb., 85 cts,: lb,, $1,60, BODDINGTON'S CANARY, Similar to the above, but flowers of an e.\ceptionally good yellow. Oz., 3-5 cts.; V4 lb., $1.00; V2 lb., $1.75; lb,, $3,00, BODDINGTON'S FLAMINGO, Color scarlet; free-flowering and earlv. Oz., 50 cts.; Vi lb., $1,50: V2 lb,, $2,75: lb,, $5,00, Christmas Meteor, Scarlet: fine open red flower. Oz,, 26 cts,; Vi lb,, 76 cts,; V2 lb,, $1.26; lb., $2,00. Christmas Captain. Blue and purple. Oz,, 25 cts.: 'i lb,, 76 cts,; V2 lb,, $1,26; lb,, $2,00, Florence Denzer, Pure white. Oz., 15 cts. : "4 lb.. 60 cts.: V2 lb., 85 cts.; lb,, $1,60, Greenbrook. White standard. slightly touched with lavender. Large orchid flow- ering varietv. Oz., 25 cts,: Vi lb,, 75 cts,: Vi lb,, $1,25: lb,, $2,00, Le Marquis, This is the Princess of W;dcs, violet flowers. Oz., 25 cts,; Vi lb,, $1.26; lb., $2,00, Miss Helen M, Gould, White, open flower same color as : has ver.y large lb,, 75 cts,; V- standard lilac, marbled. lb,, 75 cts,: H lb,, $1,25: Miss Josey Reilly. Lilac; ers. Oz., 26 cts.; Vi lb. $1.25: lb., $2.00, Mrs, E, Wild, Carmine or 25 cts,: Vi lb,, 75 cts,; ! $2,00, Oz,, 26 cts lb,, $2,00, verv large 75 cts,; V2 dark pink. '2 lb,, $1,25: lb„ Oz,, lb,, ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Spedsman, Tcvy^vX'^ MMMMnnnMMwnnnMMMnnnMMMnnnMMMnnnMMMnnn M ■ n n n E H H n n n m H n n n H n n n n n M H M Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower, Specialties: Lettuce. Onion. Sweet Peas, Aster. Cosmos. Mignonette. Verbena in variety. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Grower SPECIALTIES: Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, Vine Seed and Field Corn. EDGAR F. HURFF, Mullica Hill, New Jersey Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist whev writing GET RICH QUICK Grow Cold Storage Lilies. -A case of 200 7-9 Git'anteums cost you $14.00. Will produce in 10 weeks at least 40dozenflowers. Figure out your Dro6te. Get a case at once from G. C. POLLWORTH CO,. Milwaukee. Wis. Mention the American Florist when writing BSTABLISH1£D IN 1824. Bridgeman's Seed Warehouse, RICKARDS BROS., Props., New York Telephone 4235 Gramercy. Mention the American Florist when writing 37 £ast 19 St., bet, Broadway and 4tb Ave,, Vaughan's Peonies This stock is of our own gro wins; and is strictly true to name. Besides the following we have a full collection of choice varieties which are unex- celled. All strong divisions, 2 to 4 eyes for immediate planting. .15 1.50 10.00 .21 2.0O 15.00 Each Doz. lOD Chsrlemange. Shell pink witti h usti center, late $ ,25 $2.43 $18.00 Delachli. Rich deep purple; str y .T wp' and fr.-e Duchess de Nemours (Guer- inr. Bntiht pinii withillac 11 n ge Felix Crousse. One ol the b< St teds Large double- ball shaped flower Festive (True). Larue ivory uh te wirh c^rmit>e soots Fe.stiva Maxima. Soow white with purple spots on the edges of the center petals Per 1000 $125. 360 2.00 25 00 15.00 ,20 2 00 15 CO Each Doz. 100 Kohinoor. Shell pink, mid- «e.s m $ .2J $1,8. $12,00 lady Leonora Bramwell. Beautiful large rose col- ored ,15 1,50 10.00 Lee's Grandiflora Rubra. Kirh rea. 1 t- .25 2,40 18.00 Madam de Vemeville, One ot ih,; m -St de-.ireable whit s Per 1000 $125. Richardson's Rubra Supe ba Rich deep Ctim l^te Rubra Triumphans. Bril liaot crimson yellow sta- mens 20 2, CO IS.CO ,20 2.00 15,00 20 1,80 12,00 31-33 W. Randolph St. CHICAGO. Vaoghan's Seed Store, 25 Barclay Street, NEW iORK Greenhouses, Trial Grounds, and Nurseries, Western Springs, 111. 'iiryour^olfn"''"""' Scratch or Poultry Food We will make it lor you under your own brand lor $33.00 per ton Sen^ brick, with illustrated book, mailed ^•^^^i^ postpaid by manufacturers nprn re- ceipt of 40 cents in postase. Address Trade Mark. American SpawnCo.,St.PanL.Minii. CABBAGE OCTOBER and NOVEMBER Early Jersey Wakefield and Charlston Wake- field at $1 00 per 1000; in lots of 5O0O, 90c per lOOO; lots of SO.OIU, special prices. LETTUCE Five best varieties— Grand Rapids. Bin Boston. Hanson, Tennis Ball and Blade-seeded Simpson Sl.OOper 1000.5000 lots, 90c per 1000; 50.009 lots, special prices. 100,000 Tomato Plants In 2Hinch pots, in the five best varieties: Comet. Sutton's. Al. Sutton's Winter Beauty. Sutton's Abundance. We are nowbookiDgr orders for the above plants at $20.00 per 1000. Special prices on larger quantities. Our plants are grown from best seed obtain- able We are targe truckers ourselves, cultivat- ing 200 acres in various crops all the year. Fox-Hall Farm, "nJ.? Norfolk, Va. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Queillinburg, Germany. GRO'VTER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all OHOIOE VEGETABLE, FLOWER and FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) CnonioUiaoi Beans, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl RabI Leek, Lettuces, OnUna. OUcblalllBOi Peas, Radishes, Spinach, Turnips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, BerenlM, Oarnattoni, Cinerarias. Gloilnlae, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phloiea, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE' S TRimiPH OF THE GLANT PANSIES (mixed), the moat perfect sn4 mo«t beautiful In the world, $6.00 per oi., or $1.50 per "4 oz., 7Bc per 1-16 oz., postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, an* are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, Bnest stocks and best quality. I ALSO GROW LARGELY SEEDS ON CONTRACT. igii. The American Florist. 481 SOW yaD^han's Cyclamen Seed New Seeds Now Ready Vau^han's Giant-Flowered Cyclamen Pure White (Uont Blanc): Dark Crimson, Sosa von Harienthal, "Daybreak" pink; Dark Hose, White, with Crimson Eye. Per 100 seeds. 75c; 1,000 seeds. $5.00; 250 seeds of a color at the 1,000 rate. Giant-Flowered Cyclamen, extra choice mixed. Per 1.000 seeds, $0.50; 2S0 seeds, $1.15; 1,000 seeds. $4.60; 5.000 seeds. $20.00. This mixture Is made up from the above separate colors. New Salmon (Glory of Wandsbek). Per 100 seeds, $1.35; 250 seeds, $2.85; 1,000 seeds, $10.50. Giant Orchid-Flowered Cyclamen These are exceptionally fine, with large flowers that are frilled and frlDged in wonderful fashion. Pure White, Bed, Fink, White with Carmine Eye, and Lilac Colored. Each, per 100 seeds, $1.00: per 1,000 seeds, $8.00. Giant Orchid-Flowered Cyclamen, in choicest mixture; 25 seeds. $0.25; 100 seeds, 85c: 1,000 seeds, $7.00. English Grown Giant Cyclamen Price, 100 Seeds, $1.00; 1.000 Seeds, $3.00. Princess May. Pale pink. Princess of Wales. Giganteum variety. Pink. Mauve Queen. Giganteum variety. Mauve. Duke of ConnauBht. Giganteum variety. Purplish crimson. Duke of Fife. Giganteum variety. Dark rose. Salmon Queen. New extra choice color. Kosy Morn. Giganteum variety. Delicate rose color. Claret base. Picturatum. Light rose tinted, with claret base. Grandiflora alba. The largest giant white grown. Excelsior. White, with red base. Extra large flowers. Our Fall Florist Catalog now ready; 11 you have not received a copy please write for same. VAIGHAN'S SEED STORE 31-33 W. Randolph St., 25 Birclay Street, CBICAGO NEW YORK Greenhouses. Trial Grounds and Nurseries. Western Springs. 111. SMILAX Fine bushy plants, 2V7-inch, $1.60 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. Aspraagus Sprengeri, fine 21.2-in., $1.60 per IDO; 4-in. $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Plnmosus, fine plants, 2^- inch, $8-00 per 100. Pansies, our well known strain, none better; Forget-me-not, Daisies, (Bel- lis). Wallflowers, Sweet Williams, Gaillardias.all these are fineplants,at $2.50 per 1000; $10.00 for 6000. Hollyhocks, double, in separate colors, 75c per 100, $5.00 per 1000. lettuce, Grand Rapids, $1.00 per 1000; $8.50 for 10,000. J. C. SCHMIDT, otter and Maple Sts., BRISTOL. PA. Uention ttie American Florist when wriUno Carnations Field Plants 100 1000 Enchantress $6 00 $50.00 May Day 6.00 50.00 Mary Tolman 5.00 40.00 Sangamo 5.00 40.00 2.50 at 1000 rate. Healthy, Well Branched Stock. j DES PLAINES FLORAL CO. DES PLAINES, ILL. Uention the American Florist when writlnn B. & A. SPECIALTIES Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Autumn Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. WE are only a fdw minutes from New York City; Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. BOBBINK& ATKINS Nurserymen and Florists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. ITB^I^JVS Best values ever offered— Satisfactiou guaianteed. Send cash or first-class reference. 2H in. Bostons $5.00 Whitmanli 6 00 Amerpbolii 6.t)0 Fiersonii Superbissima Plumosus 3 50 Sprengerii 2.50 Maiden Hair 5 00 Small Ferns S'OO 3-in. $10 00 12.50 12.50 8.00 5.00 1500 4 In. $15.00 20.00 20.00 35.00 15.00 12 50 25.00 Sin, $25.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 25.00 25.00 6-in. $40.00 60.00 60.00 75.00 50.00 7iD. $60.00 85.00 85.90 100.00 Sin. $100.00 125.00 125,00 GEO. A. KUHL, Wholesale Florist, 508-516 Main Street, PeidB. III. Mention the American Florist when writing ROSES A SPECIALTY. The Dingee £c Conard Co., WEST GROVE. PA. Always mention The American PloriBt when you order stock. : Perfectly Clean Boston Ferns for growing on. we have 15.000 of them 4 inch $15.00 per 100 S-inch 25 00 per 100 6inch 40.00perl00 Asparagus Pliunosns, 2inch $2.50perlOO Cash, please. THE REESER PLANT COMPANY ^"'"piants,^en°"'" SPRINGFIELD, OHIO 482 The American Florist. Sept. 23, I The Nursery Trade i I American Association of Nurseryme J. H. Dayton, Painesville, O.. Presiden n W H, Wyman, North Abington. Mass.. Vice- President; John Hall. Richester.N Y.,Sec'y. II Thirty_seveDtb annual convention to be || held at Boston. Mass.. 1912 Association of American Cemetery Supts. TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL CONVENTION. At the Continental Hotel. Ninth .and Chestnut streets, in the city of Phila- delphia, at 10 a. m. Tuesday, Septem- ber 12, was opened the twenty-fifth or silver anniversary convention of the Association of American Cemetery Superintendents with President Gras- sau in the chair. There was a splendid attendance, over one hundred and fifty members and their ladies being pres- ent. The welcoine by Mayor Reyburn was passed as he was not present nor did he send a representative. The ad- dress of President Grassau was first in order and proved very interesting' and full of the work accomplished and the future welfare of the society and its members. The report of the secretary and treasurer, Bellett Lawson. Jr.. showed the work of the society, its membership and the funds of the association to be in good shape. Payments of dues were then made by the members after which the morning session was adjourned. AFTERNOON SESSION. The afternoon session was opened at two o'clock with a paper by Geo. W. Creesy of Salem, Mass., whose subject was "Cemeteries 25 Years Ago and Now," The essayist gave a very en- tertaining account of the situation at the time when the association was founded and the many improvements that had gradually taken place from that time until the present, claiming that the influences of the meetings held in the various parts of the country had been verj? educational and helped greatly to bring about the present day perfection as seen in the model ceme- teries of the country. F. H. Ruther- ford of Hamilton, Ont.. read a paper on "Re-arranging an Old Cemetery," which proved full of ideas and very interesting. An adjournment was then taken and the members and their ladies boarded a special train at Broad street station for Pernwood. There were about 200 in the party. Arriving at Fernwood cemetery they made an inspection of the grounds and particularly of the large public mausoleum, which is in- tended as a permanent resting place for six hundred bodies, and at 5:30 -- m. the special was taken for the city. SECOND DAYS' PROCEEDINGS. The second days' proceedings consist- ed of an inspection of the nursery of Thomas Meehan & Sons, both at Ger- mantown and Dreshertown. The An- dorra nurseries. West Laurel Hill and Westminster cemeteries, the new Arsdley burial park and a ride through beautiful Fairmount park. This was one of the most enioyable features of .the convention. The entire party were taken in fifty-one automobiles, leaving the hotel at 9 a. m. The .Quaker City Cab Co., who provided the machines, sent a mechanician and three extra atitos to provide for accidents, and the entire party of over 200 made the long circuit, taking in all the points of in- terest without any delays of moment. Lunch was served at the nurseries of Thomas Meehan & Sons, and also by the Andorra Nurseries, and everything possible was done by the committee and the various hosts at the places visited to add to the enjoyment of the visitore. That such a large body of people could be moved over such a varied and extensive territory without a delay of any kind is very creditable to the automobile company and shows also the great efficiency of the auto as a means of public conveyance. In the evening the convention was called to order and the nomination of officers took place, after which John Dunn, C. E., made an address on "Road Construction and Maintenance." The speaker went into the, matter thoroughly, showing the faults of the old methods and the great advantage of the modern and up-to-date manner in which the park and highway roads are now constructed. Thomas Wallis then read a paper on "Cemetery Rec- ords," which was full of ideas on this very interesting subject. Robert R. Binghurst made a very interesting ad- dress. Mr. Binghurst is a funeral di- rector, one of the first in the land, and his very entertaining remarks were re- ceived with much interest and apprecia- tion. The Thursday morning session open- ed at 9 :30 with a paper by Edward G. Carter on "Motor Trucks in the Ceme- tery." This was a very practical essay on the coming of the power wagon, which is making such rapid strides in displacing the horse as a factor in the movement or propulsion of all kinds of vehicles. The superintendent and landscape gardener of Fairmount park, Ogelsby Paul, delivered an address on "Landscape Work" pnd invited the delegates to be sure and visit Fair- mount park, which he would guarantee them would be an object of great in- terest, Bellett Lawson, Jr., read a paper on "Community Mausoleums," a subject of great interest to all the members, as the erection of these large structures is becoming almost a neces- sity in the larger cemeteries, near lar--^ centers of population. An early adjournment was taken so that the delegates could take the spe- cial train at 12 m. from the Baltimore & Ohio station at Twenty-fourth and Chestnut streets for Wilmington, Del. One hundred and ninety-six delegates, members with their ladies, took this trip and were met at the station in Wilmington and taken in autos through the beautiful park and Brandywine cemetery and to the Riverview ceme- tery, where an elaborate luncheon was served, after which a ride was taken through the business and residential section of the city. The special train brought the party to the city at 5 :30 p, m., all thoroughly pleased with the day's outing and the great hospitality of their friends in Wilmington. Friday passed another day of de- lightful outing. This time partly on the water. Leaving the hotel at 8 :30 the party were taken by a special boat for a delightful trip on the Delaware to the H. A. Dreer nurseries at Riverton, N. J. On account of threatening weather it was determined to hold the afternoon or final session on the boat during the passage to Riverton. At this session a paper by R. K. Peirce on "Calcium Chlorides" was read, as was also an essay by T. H. Little on "Ceme- tery Advertising," which appeared to be of great interest to the members, as it contained practical ideas about this very uncertain and perplexing sub- ject. The election of officers resulted as follows : John J, Stephens, Columbus, O.. president. H. M. Turner, St. Paul, Minn., vice- president. Bellett Lawson, Jr., River Grove, 111., secretary and treasurer. It was voted to hold the next meet- ing in Milwaukee, Wis. After an inspection of the extensive grounds and greenhouses, the boat was again taken and a luncheon served by the H. A. Drecr corporation, which kept the delegates busy until Bristol was reached, where the party boarded a train at 11 :l.'j for Morrisville. where autos took them to the grounds of the W. H. Moon Co. After an inspection Fruit Tt'«^«»c^ppi^3"-in., 50c per doz.; 6-in., 35c each; $4/20 per doz.; 6-in., 60c each; $6 doz. Boston FerilS, 2-in., $S per 100; $30 per 1000; 3-in. $8 per 100, $60 per 1000;7-in. 75c each; $9 per doz.; 8-in. $1 each, $10 per doz.; 4-in , $1.50 per doz.; $12 per 100; 5-in., $3 per doz.; $20 per 100; 6-in., $6 per doz.; $45 per 100; 7-in., $9 per doz.; 8-in., $12 per doz.; 9-in., $1.60 each; $18 per doz.; 10-in., 2.60 each; 12in., $3.60 to $6 each. Boston Baskets, $1, $1.60 and $2.60 each. Flcus Elastica. 6-in. , 60c each, $6.00 doz. ; 7-in . , branching, 75c and $ 1 each . FiCUS Pandurata, 7-in., $2.60 each. FICUS Repens (Climbing), 2!/2-in., 50c each. Jerusalem Clierries, 4-in., $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100; 5-in., $2 per doz.; $16 per 100. Pandanus Veltchii, 4-in., 50c each; $6.50 per doz.; 6-in., 75c each, $9 per doz.; 6-in., $1 each, $12 per doz. Pandanus UtillS, 3-in., $1.60 per doz. Sansevieria, 4-in., 20c each, $2.25 perdoz.; 5in., 25c each, $3 per doz. Solanum Aculeatissimum, 6-in., 60c each, $5.00 per doz. Tradescantla Var. (Wandering Jew). 2-in,, 40c per doz , $3 per 100. Kentia Forsteriana. te^^ WK'- a w i ■ I PALMS. Areca Lutescens, s^in., 3 plants in pot, $2 per dc.; 4-in , 3 plants in pot, $3 perdoz.. $26.00 per lUO; 7-in., 4 to 6 plants in pot, 36 in. high, $3 each; 8-in., 6 to 6 plants in pot, 60-64 in, high, $5 each. Cocos Weddeiliana, 2 in., $1.75 per doz.,$l4perlU0; 3 in., $2. 60 per doz.; $20 per 100. Cycas, 6-in., 35c to 50c each; 6-in., 76c to $1 each. Kentia Belmoreana. 21 ■ .- 3-in. 4-in. 5-in. 6-iji. 6-in, 6-in. 7-in. 7-in. 8-in. 9 in. 9-in. L'ves High Each Chrysanthemum Plants "ST^^i. 6 to 6 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 7 to 8 7 to 8 7 to 8 5-in, 18 to 20 in..$0.75 .. 1.50 20 to 22 in.. 1.00 28 to 30 in.. 2.50 40 to 44 in.. 4.50 44 to 46 in.. 5,50 48 to 56 in.. 8.0O 60 to 54 in.. 10.00 Doz. $1.60 2.00 3.60 5.00 9.00 18.00 12.00 80.00 2l/2-in 3-in. 4-in. 5-in. 6-in. 5-in . 6-in. 7-in. 7-in. S-in. 9-in. Iv'ves High Each 5 to 6 5 to 6 6 to 6 5 to 6 6 to 6 6 to 7 ..$1.60 20 to 24 in.. ,75 30 to 36 in.. 1.00 36 to 38 in.. 2.50 38 to 40 in.. 8.50 40 to 42 in.. 4.60 46 to 50 in.. 7,00 Doz. $1.50 2.00 3.60 5.00 $ 9.00 12.00 Made-up. High Each 7-iu., 3 to 4 in pot, 24-30 in $ 2.60 9-in., 8 to 6 in pot, o0-54 in 8.00 10-in., 4 to 5 in pot, 68-60 in 10.00 12 in., 4 to 5 in pot, 62-70 in 15.00 Latanla Borbonlca. 4-in $8 per doz., $20perl00 Phoenix Can. 7-in., 36-40-in. high $ 2.50 each 10-in., .50-54 in. high 8.00 each 10-in., 60-64 in. high 10,00 each Phoenix Roebelenii. 2i2in ..$2.00 per doz., $16.00 per 100 3-in 3.00 per doz., 22.60 per 100 4-in 6.00 per doz., 45.00 per 100 5-in 9.00 per doz., 70.00 per 100 6-in $12.0U per doz. 6-in., strong 18.00 per doz. 7-in $2. 50 each Phoenix Reclinata. 4-in. ..26c each, $3 per doz. ; $20 per 100 5-in 50c each, $5.C)0 per doz. Ferns for Dishes 2-in., nice plants, $8 per 100; $26 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings. Achyranthes, Undeni, Warchiwicksv, Metallica, $6 per 1000. Panacha De Bailey, $10 per loOO. Ageratum, Stella Gumey, $4 per 1000. Alternantheras, Brilliantissima, Pa- ronychioides major.Anrea nana, $6 per 1000. Coleus, Golden Bedder, Anna Pfitzer, John Pfitzer, Verschaffeltii, Beck- with's Gem, $6 per 1000. GMTnan Ivies, $4 per 1000. Marguerites, yellow, white, $10 per 1000. per iloz.; 6-in.. %^ per doz. Large double yellow Pompon, 5-in., 13 per doz. .SrauU double yellow Ponipons, 5-in.", 83 per doz. : 6-in.. $4 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO. ^KT" 486 The American Florist, Sept 2j, Exceptionally Fine Stocii Packed Right, Shipped Right, Billed Right. BOSTON FERNS ROSE PLANTS Pink Killarney, 2ij-in $t.»0 per 100 Asparagus Plumosus 2-inch $3.00 per 100 3-inch e.COper 100 Asparagus Sprengeri 2-inch $3. 00 per 100; |2B.00 per lOOC 3-inch 6.00 per 100 Christmas Peppers 3V2-inch $6.00 per 100 4 -inch 10c each, 8.00 per 100 4H-inch I2I2C each, 13.00 per 100 Cibofium 7-inch $3.00 each Araucarias 5-inch 75 each Ficus 4-inch 60 each Crofons 4-inch 26 each 6- inch 36 each Strong, Stocky Plants -i-imch $16.00 per 100; 7-inch $ 75.00 per 100 5-inch L'o.OO per 100; 8-inch 100.00 per 100 6-inch 60. CO per 100. Pleris Wimsetii Ferns Extra strong .$6.00 per 100 Cyclamen 4-inch $15.00 per 100 5-inch 26.00 per 100 Kentias 3-inch $0.16 each 4-inch 30 each Small Ferns Assorted 0:3 each Phoenix 6-inch 60 each Smilax Plants 600 Good :;-inch $4 00 per 100 Asparagus Hatcher! :U^-inch 25.00 per 10 0 The Chicago flower Growers' Association OTTO w. FRESE, Manager 176 N. Michigan Avc, CHICAGO f ^ ennioon' White Tag Envelopes For Florins Handy when Enclosing Customer's Card . 4^ L m ttractively Printed with Crest Special Design they have a Distinct Advertising Value ^< imixvH &\Uiim|a4uwii«j^ (loinptMW BOSTON NEW YORK THE TAG MAKEUb PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO ST. LOUIS rgii. The American Florist. 487 Vaughan's Choice Plants for Fall Sales, This Stock is in First-Class Condition for Immediate Shipment Araucaria Excelsa Glauca. ■i-in. pots. 10 1;; liin. •• ]■) 10 Gill. " IG IS liisb, 2-.'{ wborls. 3 " . 4 •• . Kaoh .$0.76 . 1.26 . 1.60 Araucaria Robusta Compacta. G iu. ijols, yi ill. iii;;li, o 4 whorls 6-in. •■ 14-10 Tin. " lS-20 ARECA LUTESCENS. 4 4-5 2.00 3.00 4-in. pnts phiiits eucli, lulS in. higb. ASPARAGUS. Hatcheri. Eacb .$0.30 Plumosus Nanus. 2 inch .... 214 " Sprengeri. Seedlings 2V', inch Bay Trees. stem about 24-30 in., crnwn 20-22 " 38-40 in., " 22-24 45-48 in.. " 26 45-48 in.. 45-48 In., ■; " 46-54 in.. BEGONIA. Glory of Cincinnati. :i inch Dozen $3.00 .60 .76 100 $16.00 3.00 4.60 .60 1.00 3.00 Dozen $ 8.00 14.00 17.00 22.00 34.00 l. in.. $5.00 per 100; 4-in,. $10,00 per 100. Solanum or Jerusalem Cherries, 2V2 in , $3,00 per 100: 4-in. pots. 10c: 6 in. 25c. Ficus Elastlca (Rubbers). 5H to 6 in. pots. 25 to 28 in. high. 35c. 40c and 50c; 7 in. pots, 30 in, high and un 75cto$l,©0. Begonia Glolre de Lorraine,5H to 6 in, pots, 40c. 5'c. 60c aid 75i-. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati, 5H to6in. pots. 75c. Begonias New Improved Erfordl and Asch- mann'a Beauty, a new Improved Veirnon Red. acenst«»t bloomer for Christmas trade. 2H-in. pnt5.$5 00DeirtOO; 3in.,$7.00perl00; 4-in.. 15c. Cyclamen Grandlflora, 4 in.. 25c. Cineraria Hy*rida Grandlflora, .^schmaon'swell- l(n»wn stral». 2ka-ia. pots. $3,00 per 100. ■4 '-mk IP ■1 jFf ^1 ^^RK^^ aJ / Si ]|^j Primula Obconica Grandlflora, assorted colors, medium 4 in., toc; large 4 in.. 15c : 5V'2-in.. 25c: bushy. Primula Chinensis, John P. Rupp'sscwell known strain, assorted colors. 4 ia.. 10c. Poinsettias, large 4 in., reajy to shift iato 5-in., 25c: short. growH outdoors. Adiantum Hybridum, large 4 in.. 15c; medium size 4 in.. 10c. Three Houses in Ferns Pot, Not Bench Grown. Neph. Scottil, Scholzeli and Whitmani, 5H to 6-i«. pots 35c. 40c and 50c; 7-in.. 75c toSI.OO. Boston Ferns, 5^2 in.. 3Sc to 40c; 6-in.,50c; 7-ia,. 7.ic tnSl.OO. Neph. Cordata Compacta, 4 in.. lOc. ScholzeU,4 m. 20c; 5h to6 iB.pots.30c.40ct«S0c. Ferns for Dishes, 1 good assortmeit. ZH-in. tots. $4,110 per HO. Pterls vVilsoni Ferns, 6 in. pass, 3 plants ia a pan 25c t» 35c per pan. Fern BaillS. imported direct from Japan, already started, 50c. 25 at 100 rates. Cash with order, please. - All iilants must travel at purchaser's risk. GODFREY ASCHIV1ANN Wholesale Grower and mporter of Potted Plants, 1012 W, Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing tions and other ordinary stock a house has been planted to gardenias, which are in excellent shape. Owing to the difficulties found by the men in ob- taining good boarding houses the firm will erect suitable quarters for the staff as soon as possible. Eastern growers who only know the bougainvillea as a greenhouse plant would be interested in seeing the im- merse "vines" here growing 30 to 40 feet high and simply covered with purple bracts. They are magnificent and are now at their best, though they flower practically all the year around. The only trouble is that they do not contrast well with other things and certainly not with the ubiquitous "ge- ranium" which is often a blot on the landscape. H. R. R. San Fkancisco, Calif.— Sixty-one of the sixty-three florists of the city have agreed to close their stores at 12 noon on Sundays. A TEW GOOD THINGS YOl WANT. Geraniums, Nutt, Perkins Grant, La Favorite, R. C. $1.25; 2in. pots. $2.00: 3 in.. $4.00 per 100: Viaud. Castellane. Pointevine. Jaulin. Ricard. Buchner. R. C,,$1.50; 2-in. pots. $2.50 3-in. $5.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, Sin. 25c each. Whltaani Feras, 4 te.. 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3 in.. $5.00: 4-in., $10.00: S-in. $25 00 per 100. Vinca Var., 2 in.. 2c. AsgMragns Sprengert, 2-in,, $2.50 per 100. As#aragus Plnmosus, 2 in,, $3 00 per 100, Cash with order GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. Mention the American Florist when wrttiiig igii. The American Florist. 489 Heacock's Palms and Ferns Home Grown, Strona« Clean and Well Esfabiished Describes onr palms. No more words are necessary. "Onr satisfied customers are our best advertisement." One customer who has been dealing with us for years sent us an order for $1,600 worth of palms without seeing them. Another whose order last year amounted to $700, gave us an order this year amounting to $1600. Send for onr new booklet and give us a trial order. Lay in your stock of palms in September while you can have them shipped by freight. Our facilities for shipping are of the best. We ship by freight to every state in the Union. We have 40 per cent more glass this year; most of our glass is devoted to palms. We are particularly strong in the larger sizes, (7, 9 and 12-in.) We grow all our Kentias, above fi-in. sizes, in Cedar tubs made especially for us, avoiding breakage of pots in shipments and giving better satisfaction to our customers; and while they cost us several times what pots would cost, we sell them for the same money; they are the neatest, lightest and best tub ever intiodnced painted gret'ii, with three electric welded wire hoops. We order these tubs by thecarload. When in Philadelphia, call and aeeourstocic before placing your order. 20 minutes ride by rail; 50 trains each way every week day; Railway Station Jenkintown. OrderNow for Fall Delivery. Areca Lutescens Pot Plants in pot In. high Each --in. 3 36 $2 00 8-in. 3 42 3 00 Cedar Tub Plants in tub In, high Each 9-in . Several 48 to 64 $5 00 9-in. " 6-ft 7 50 Kentia Belmoreana Pot Leaves In. high Each Doz. 2^2-10. 4 8 to 10... $ 1 50 8 -in. 5 12... 2 00 5 -in. 6 to 7 18 ...80.60 6 00 6 -in. 6 to 7 24... 1.00 12 00 6 -in. 6 to 7 26... 1.25 15 00 6 -in. 6 to 7 28 to 30... 1.50 18 00 Cocos Weddelliana Pot In. high 100 2y2-in. 8 to 10 $10 00 2H-in. 10 to 12 15 00 Joseph Heacock Company's Price List Kentia Belmoreana Cedar tnb Leaves 7 -in. 6 to 7 7 -in. 6 to 7 9 -in, 6 to 7 9 -in. 6 to 7 9 -in. 6 to 7 Pot 6-in. 6-in. Cedar tub. 9-in. 9 in. In. high Each Doz. 34 to 3G...$2 60 $30 00 36 to 88... 3 00 36 00 40 to 4.5... J 00 48 00 42to48Hvy.Ea. 6 00 48 toolHvy.Ea. 6 06 Kentia Forsteriana Leaves In. high Each Doz. 5 to 6 28 to 30 $1 00 $12 00 6 34 to 36 1 60 18 00 Cibotium Schiedei Spread Each 4 to 5 feet $4 00 to $6 00 6 to 6 feet 6 00 Kentia Forsteriana Cedar tub Plants 7-in. 4 7-in. 4 9-in. 4 9-in. 4 9-in. 4 12-in. 4 Made Up In. high 36 36 to 40 40 to 42 42 to 48 Each Doz. $2 50 $30 00 3 00 36 00 4 00 48 00 5 00 60 00 JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Wyncote, Pa. 4-ft. Hvy. Each 6 00 6-ft. Hvy. Each 15 00 Plioenix Roebelinii Pot Each 6-in. Nicelv characterized $1 00 6-in. 18to'20-in. spread 1 50 Cedar tub High Spread Each 7-in. 18-in. 24-in $2 00 7-in. 20 to 24-in. 2-ft 2 50 RAILWAY STATION: JENKINTOWN. Ferns for Dishes Fer 100 Per tOOO 2Vi-in $3.50 $30.00 Asparagus Plumosus, 2H-iDcb $3 50 per 100; $30.00 per lOOO. Primroses, Obcooica, aod Forbesii. best large fiowerinB strain, strong 2H-inch pot plants, $3.00 per lOO; $?5.00 per 1000. 500 at 1000 rates. Cash with order Rubber Plants, 6iD pot. 20-24-in high. 50c each. Araucaria Excclsa. 5 in. pot. 50c to 75c each; 6-in. pot.Sl 00 to $1.25 each. FRANK OECHSLIN, 4911 Quincv St.. CHICAGO SMITH ADVANCE CHRYSANTHEMUM stock plants 2.5c each. Golden Glow, stock plants 10c each. ELI CROSS, 25 Monroe Street, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. SPECIALTIES. Roses, (rom 3-in pots. Chrysanthemains Carnations for fall delivery. Smtlax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers. £^w°fo^£: Nephrolepis Giatrasii 214-in. $8.00 per 100; $75 per 1000 4-in. $25.00 per 100. GEORGE GIATRAS West Hoboken, N. J. J. D. Thompson Carnation Go. Carnation Specialists JOLIET, ILL. PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants JOHN scon, Rutland Rd. a E.46Ui St. BROOKLYN. N.Y. Single Bouvardias Strong 2M inch, in piok and white. $2.50 per 100. $22,50 per 1000. Now is the time for bench- ing pinching back until Oct. 15. You will have lots of flowers before Xmas that wil) pay you better than Mnms. with less trouble. Cash, please. MOREL BROS. 622 E Market Street. Scranton, Pa. PEONIES At bargain prices. Also other stock. Write for list. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, o. IF TOU SAW IT IN THE THE FLORIST SAT so IN YOUR NEXT ORDEt Field Grown Carnation Plants Direct from the Grower. Per 100 1000 Light Pink Enchantress $7 00 $60 00 Lawson Enchantress 5 00 50 00 Rose Pink Enchantress 7 00 60 00 White Enchantress 8 00 70 00 White Perfection 7 00 65 00 Sangamo, 10 in. CD diameter 5 00 50 00 Alvina 500 50 00 May Day 5 00 50 00 Victoria 7 00 60 00 Georgia 7 00 60 00 Wlnsor 500 45 00 Beacon 7 00 60 00 Victory 7 00 60 00 M.A.Patten 6 00 50 00 BostonMarket 5 00 45 00 Queen 5 00 45 00 Lady Bountiful 6 00 55 00 All of the above plants are in fine condition, clean, thrifty and vigorous, guaranteed in every way. If on receiving any of the above plants, they are not as represented, they can be returned at once and your remittance will be refunded. It pays to buy good stock such as we grow. They will produce twice as many blooms as the cheaper grades offered. Up to Aug. 19th we shipped 97 orders and have not received one complaint. HOWARD P. KLEINHANS. 66 Centre Sq Eastofi, Pa. •• Boston Ferns. 2H-ta- $30.00 per 1000 SH-ln-. $6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 860 at 1000 rate. MagnUlca, 2H-incb 15c each. HENRY H. BARROWS £ SON. Whitman. Mast. Robert Craig Co... gf^s PALMS and Novelties In Decorative Plants. Market and 49tli Sts., Philadelpliia, Pi ^ 490 The American Feoriht. Sept. 2j, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The 497 500 AmencaD Spawn Co.4S0 Amling E CCo 467 Anderson S A 473 Andersen Specialty Co 491 Andorra Nurseries . 4S2 AneermuellerGeo H468 Apbine MtgCo 493 Aschmann Godfrey.. 488 Atlanta Floral Co... 473 Badgley Keidel & Meyer. Inc., 471 Baerjuiluis 474 Banning Frank, ... 11 Barrows H H & Son.489 Bassett & Washburn 460. 479 Baur J A Pottery Colli Bayersdorfer H .... 495 Beaven E A 472 Berning H G 468 Bertermann Bros Co473 Bobbinlc &Atkins ...481 Boddington AT... 478 Bodger)no& Son8Co477 Boland] BCo .. .474 Bolgiano J & Sons. ..478 Bowe M A 474 Braslan Seed Gro Cc476 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 475 Bridgeman's 478 Brans H N 11 Buchbinder Bros. ...498 BuckbeeH W 474 Budljng ] A 467 Burnett Bros II Burpee W A & Co... II Caldwell the Woods- man Co 472 Camp Conduit Co... 494 Ganger & Gormley. 473 Carter Geo M 472 Chi Cam. Co I Chicago Flower Growers Ass'n. 465 486 Chi House WreckCoStO Clark TheE BCo... 11 Clarke's Sons David. 474 Cleveland CutFIoCo475 Cooke GeoH 474 Cot8oaa«Geo&Co..472 Cowee W J 494 Craig Robt Co 489 Cross Eli 489 Crumo Frank F 474 Cunningham Jos H.. 483 Daniels & Fisher.... 475 DardsChas 473 neamod J B Co 465 DennaiHe & Son 476 Dennisoo IMfn Co.. 486 DesplainesKlo. Co. .481 Detroit Flower Pot. .Ill Dietsch A &Co IV DillerCask'y& Keen499 Dillon J L 4/9 Dingce &ConardCo481 Dorner F & Sons Co4S3 Dreer HA ..111 479 499 DunlopJohnH 475 Eagle Mach. VVk....495 Edwards Fold'g Bo«498 EiseleC 488 Elitch Long Grhs...484 Elliott W H 468 EmmansGeo M 488 Eyres HG 47S Fish Henry Seed Co. 477 Florists' Hail Assn. .498 Foley Mfg Co IV FordM C 471 Ford Wm P 471 Fox Hall Farm .... 4<<8 Freeman MrsJB 475 FottlerFiske Kawson Co II Frnment H E 471 Galvin Thos F 475 Garden City SandCoIlI Garland Geo M Co. .495 GasserJ M Co 474 Geny Bros 474 Glatras Geo 489 Glblin & Co 497 Good & Reese Co .. . 1 Gorham & Chapline.IIl Grand KapidsFlo Co474 Graves Nathan R .. 4% Greater New York Florists' Ass'n. .. 471 Grillbortzer David G473 Gude Bros — 475 Heacock Jos Co 489 Heinl John & Son... 474 Henderson A & Co.. 479 Herr Albert M 484 Herrmann A 494 Hess & Swoboda... 473 Hews AH& Co Ill Hilfinger Bros Ill Hippard E 49'i Hitchings&Co 497 Hocrber Bros 467 Hoffman Flo Artist. .474 Hottmeister Flo. Co .469 Holm & Olson ... 473 Holton&Hunkel Co 468 470 Home Cor School.. .496 Hooker H M Co 496 Hrudka L Pottery Co Ill Hunt EH 467 494 Hurtf Edgar T... , 478 Igoe Bros.. ... 493 Illinois PipeMfsCo 495 Isbell S M& Co ....476 Jackson&Perkins . 483 Jansky lohn — 495 Jacobs S 6c >ons. 468 Johnson W W& Son II Jones Percy 461 Kasting W F Co... 471 Keller Geo & Sons. .Ill Keller J B & Sons. ..474 Kellogg Geo M .... 474 Kennicott Bros 467 Ky Tob Product Co. 493 Kessler Bros 471 KiftRobt 474 King Construct'n . 500 KleinhansP Howard489 Kohr AF Ill Kramer I N &Son..llI Krick's Letters 499 KroescbellBroa Co. .499 Kruchten John 467 Kuebler Wm 471 Kuehn C A 468 KuhlGeo A 481 Kyle & Foerster 467 Lager & Hurrell I Lange A. 473 LandrethSeedCo... 477 Leedle Floral Co... 487 Lichtenberger J . 490 Lord& Burnham Co. 495 498 McCallumCo 472 McConnell Alex 475 McCullougb's J M Sons Co ...469 McHutchison & Co.. II McKellar Cbas W..466 McKcnna P & Son. .473 Malandre Bros 473 Markovits Bros 494 Mastin J G & Co. ...496 Matthews Florist... 474 May & Co L L 474 Mette Henry 480 Millang.Chas 471 Miller ES 482 Mimiborya Farm . 483 Mitchell W.T & Son482 Moltz A &Co 471 Moninger J C Co. ...499 Moon The Wm HCc4S2 Moore Hentz &Na8h47l Morehead Mfg Co... 496 Morel Bros 4s9 Morse C C & Co... 476 Mt GileadPottery Colli Munk Floral Co ....4^.9 Myers Florist 474 NatFbB of Trade.. 494 N Y Cut Flower Ex 471 Nicotine Mfg Co.... 498 Niessen Leo Co 469 Oechslin Frank 489 Olsen Chr 476 Pafethorpe PR Co.. 498 Palmer W J & Sons. 475 Park Floral Co ..474 Peacock Dahlia Fms469 Pedrick Geo & Son, 476 Perfection Chem Co.50O Penn the Florist. 474 Pennock-Meehan Co471 Peters & Reed Pofylll Peterson J A I Phoenix Nursery Co 482 Pierce FO Co. .. 497 Pierson F R Co I Pieters ^ Wheeler SeedCo 476 Pittsburg Cut Flo Cc4h9 Podesta & Baldocch474 Poehlmann Bros Co ,461 485 484 Pollworth C C Co . .478 488 498 Power Wm & Co 477 Pulv'iz'dManure Co50J Quaker City Machine Works 496 Randall A L Co. . 467 Keady Reference... 491 Kandolph& Mc Clements 4S9 Reed& Keller 498 Reeser Plant Co. 481 Regan Print House. .Ill Reinberg Peter 463 Rice Bros 468 Robinson JC SeedCo It Rock W L Co 473 Rohnert Waldo 478 Routzabn Seed Co,., II Rumbley J A..:.... 472 SaakcsC) C 475 SallfordFlcw'r Shop 474 Schaaf M j 487 Scbillo Adam . 500 Schlatter Wm.&Son.495 Schmidt J C 481 Schulz Jacob 474 Scott John 489 Seed Trade Report- ing Bureau . . . .477 Seattle (ut Flo Ex. .469 Shafler Geo C 475 Sharp Partridge &ColV Sheridan WF 471 Siebrecht &Seibrech470 Situations & Wants. 459 Skidelsky & Irwin. ..4^7 Small J H&Sons....473 Smith A W&C0....475 Smith Elmer D& Co4S3 Smith Henry 474 Smith J E& Co 497 SmithPJ 471 Smith WmC 468 Smith W &TCo.... I Smits Jacs 482 Stearns LumberCo. 497 Sterling Emery Wheel Co Ill StoothoB H A Co.... 498 Storrs& Harrison Co484 Superior Machine & Boiler Works... SCO Syracuse Pottery Colli Taylor Steam Spe- cialty Co 495 TeupelGebr 481 Texas Seed &Flo Co474 Thompson Car Co. ..489 ThorburnJM&Co... U TottyChasH 471 Traendly &Schenck47l Valentine Frank 474 Varelo Federico C ... 4 78 Vaughan & Sperry..464 Vick'sSons Jas II Vaughan'sSeed Store I 477 478 481 187 499 Vincent R Jr I Wagner Park Cons.. 48'' Walker F A &Co . 473 Ward &CoRalph M II Weber FH 475 Weiland &Risch .. 467 Weiss Chas&Sons.. 470 Welch Bros .... 46S Wietor Bros 462 467 THE STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINERY The old reliable machines are the most po-werfnl, least complicated of any on the market The Standard Steam Trap Ask someone who is useing a Standard for his opinioo of it. Write for catalogue. E. HIPPARD CO., Youngsiown, Ohio Mention the American Florist when writing WilksSMfg Co 4')6 Yokohama Nurs Co. II Wilson Robt G 473 Young A L & Co. ...471 Wrede H 477 Young & Nugent. ...474 WittboldG.Co..473 -485 Youngs 474 Wolfskin Bros & Zech&Mann. .466 467 Morris Goldenson.475 Zweifel Nic 484 Wood Bros 489 Gold Letters Gummed Gold, Silver and Purple Letters for inscriptions on Floral Designs. Best and Cheapest on the Market. Send for Samplei and Prices. 1564 Ave. A. NEW YORK Telephone Lenox 5644. J. Lichtenberger, Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two oi three circles. En- dorsed by all tb< Leading Carnation Gro^irers as the best support on market. Pat. July 27, '97. May 17. '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt thinment guarantead IGOE BROS., 286 North Slh St.. BROOKLYN. N. Y. Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada Price $3.00 Postpaid. American Florist Co., 440 S.Dearborn St.,CHICAGO. DAYLITE GLASS CLEANER - QUICK - POWERFUL ] Will Not Injure Paint or Putty II 1| : Leaves No Greasy Surface. One gallon will clean from 500 to 7O0 square feet. ASK YOUR JOBBER OR WRITE TO 4648 Calumet Ave., CHICAGO. 25 gals, or more.. $0.7(1 per gal. 5 to 10 gals. fOper gal. Lea9than5cals.. 1.00 per gal. Andersen Specialty Go NIco-Fume Furnishes the Most Nicotine for tlie Money! Tobacco Paper IS THI STRONGEST BEST PACKED EASIEST APPUED 24 sheets t 0.76 144 sheets 3.B0 288 sheets 6.60 1728 sheets 36.10 Manufactured b> THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Loulsvllla Ky. '> LIQUID OVER 40% NICOTINE By (ar the CHEAPEST JUST NOTE PRICES Pint $ 1.60 Vi Gallon 6.60 Gallon 10.60 6 Gallons 47.26 rgri. The American Florist. 491 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ACALYPHAS. Acalypha Hybrids, 10 in 10 varieties. 75 marks: 25 in 10 varieties, 150 marks. Gebr. Teupel Qnedlinbvirg, Germany. ACBYRANTHES. Acbyranthes, Emersoni, 3-in.. $3 per 100. R. Vincent. Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. AGAVES. Asave Variesata. 12 15 Inches hish. S40 per lOii. I.ns Palmas Greenhouses. Palo Alto. Calif. ALTERNANTHERAS. Alteiuantheras. G vars., 2-in., $2 per 100. Jubilee. 2-iii., $3 per 100; 3-ln., $4. R. Vin- cent,_Jr^^_&__Sons__Co.._WMte_Marsh. Md. Alternantheras, 4 kinds, It. C 60c extra strong, 2^i-in., 2c. Mosbiek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, III. ALYSSUMS. Alvssura. giant double, 2-in., $2 per 100. E. Vincent, Jr.. i.t Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. ARAUCARLAS. Araucarias. Excelsa glauca, 5-in.. 2 to 3 whorles, 75c each: .^8 per doz. ; 6-in.. 3 whorles, $1.25 each; $14 per doz.; 6-in.. 4 whorles. $1.50 ! each;, $17 per doz. Robusta compacta, 6-in., 3 I to 4 whorles. $1.25 each; $14 per doz.; 6-in.. 4 whorles. $2 each; $22 per doz.; 7-in, 4 to 5 whorles. $3 each; $34 per doz. Vaughan's Seed, Store, Chicago and New York. Araucarlas. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. G. Asch- '. mann. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. ARADCARIA EXCELSA. 4-in.. 50c each; $6 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edge- brook. Chicago, 111. Araucarla excelsa. 5-in., 50c to ?5c each; 6-in., $1 to $1.25. Frank Oechslln, 4911 Quincy I St., Chicago. ASPARAGUS. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. 2-in., $2.50 per 100; 3-in., $1 per doz.; $6 per 100; 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; .$80 per 1,000; 500 at 1.000 rate. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2-in., $3 per $100; 3-in.. $1 per doz.; $6 per 100; 4-in.. $1.50 per doz.; $12 per 100. SPRENGERI. baskets. $1. $1.50 and $2 each. ASPARAGUS SCANDENS and DEFLEXDS. 3-in., $10 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago, m. Asparagus Hatchcri. 2i*'.-in., 30c each; $3 per ! doz.; $15 per 100: $100 per 1.000. Plumosus nanus. 2-ln.. 50c per doz.; J.', per 100; $25 per 1.000: 2W.-in...75c per doz.; $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1.000. Sprengeri. Seedlings. $1 per 100: $8 per 1,000; 2Vl-in.. 50c per doz.: $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Asparagus plumosus nanus, from 2i4-In. pots, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1.000: 3-ln., $5 per 100: $45.50 per 1.000. Cash with order please. Floral Hill Gardens, G. F, Neipp, Prop., Chath- am. N. J. _^____ Asparagus plumosus seedlings, $1 per 100: $9 per 1.000: 2Vi-in.. $2 per 100. Sprengeri, 2%- ■ In.. $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cun- ningham^^ Asparagus Sprengeri, 2l^-in.. $3 per 100; 3- ' In., $4. Plumosus, 2-in.. $2 per 100. Sprengeri, ' 2-ln., $2. C. Eisele. 11th and Westmoreland I Sts., Philadelphia. I Asparagus plumosus. 2-in.. $3 per 100. Spren- : geri, 2-ln.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. The Chi- cago Flower Growers' Association, 176 N. Mich- igan^ f Fine stock. Asparagus plumosus, 2i4-in., 2^4c.; 3-in., 5c. Sprengeri, 2i4-in., 2c; 3-ln., 4c; 4-in., 8c. Mosbjek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, IlL 2 i Asparagus Sprengeri. $1.50 per 100. A. mT I Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Carnations, White Perfection, Lady Bounti- ful. Queen Louise. Apple Blossom. Enchantress, Pink Imperial, .Admiration. Lawson. Winsor, Flamingo, Craig. Harlowarden, Roosevelt, Ca- nary Bird, Jessica. $0 per 100; $50 per l.OOO. J. L. Dillon. Bioomsburg, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2i^-in., $3 per 100; $25 per l.OOO; 3-in., $5 per 100; 4-in., $10. God- trey Aschmann, 1012 W. Onstario St., Phila- delphia. _ Asparagus plumosus nanus, 4-in. pots, 1,000 tine plants at $10 per 100. Fine 6-in. Boston ferns. 50c. J. M. Allen, 3419 R, Washing- ton, D._C. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans,_Newton, N. _J^ Asparagus plumosus, 2t4-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Frank Oechslln, 4911 Quiucy St., Chicago. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2%-in., $1.50 per 100; 4 in.. $5 per $100. Asparagus plumosus, 2^-in., $2 per 100. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Sprengeri, bushy plants. 3-in.,, $6 per 100. Scheiden & Schoos, Asbury and Warreu Aves.. Evanston. 111. Asparagus plumosus, 2U-in.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-in., $6 per 100. The Storrs & Har- rison Co., PaiDesville, O. Potbound 3-!n Sprengeri, can be shifted into 5-In.. $6 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co.. Mll- waukee. Wis. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in.. $2.50 per 100. The Reeser Floral Co., Springtield, Ohio. Asparagus Sprengeri, 4-In., $7 per 100. Morel Bros., 622 E. Market St.. Scranton, Pa. Asparagus plumosus. 3-in.. $50 per 1,000. Sprengeri. 4-in., ,$60 per 1.000; .3-in.. $45. Poeblmann Bros.. Morton Grove, 111. Asparagus pl:ininsus and Sprengeri plants. W. n. Elliott. Brighton. Mass. BAY TREES. Bay trees and box trees, all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. Bay trees (standards), fine assortment: sizes 12 to 4S-Inch crowns. Prices, $2.50 to $25 each. Let us know your wants. Wagner Park Conservatories. Sidney. 0. Bay trees. For sizes and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Bay trees. Bobblnk & Atkins. Rutherford, N^J^ Bay trees. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St.. New York. BEGONIAS> liegonias. Gloire de Lorraine, 4-in., 25c to 30c. New improved Erfordli and Aschmann's Beauty. 2V'-in., $5 per 100; 3-in.. $7; 4-in., 15c. G. Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Phil- adelphia^ Begonia Coralline Lucerne, ;i-ln.. ready for 5 and 6-in.. $3.50 per doz; $25 per 100. The Good & Reese Co.. Springfield. O. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati. 214-in.. $25 per 100; $200 per 1.000. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati. O. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati. 3-in., 45c each: $4.50 per doz.; $35 per ino. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati. 4-in., 60c each; $6 per doz.: $45 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New Y'ork. BOXWOOI). Boxwood. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Boxwood. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. 1. BOUVARDIAS. Bouvardlas. Morel Bros., 622 E. Market St.. Scranton, Pa. Bouvardlas, Pink and White, 2i4-in., $2.50 per 100. Cash please. Morel Bros., 622 E. Market St., Scranton, Fa. Bouvardlas, single and double, pink or white. Strong 2-in. from root cuttings, $2.50 per 100. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. BULBS. Bulbs, begonia, single flowering, 40c per doz. $2.50 per 100; $22 per 1.000; double flowering 60c per doz.; $4 per 100; $35 per 1.000; Glox inias. separate colors. 75c per doz.; $5 per 100 $47.50 per 1,000. Fottler, Fiske, Eawson Co., Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston, Mass. Bulbs. Lilies, cold storage Gigs., 6-8, 300 to case, $45 per 1.000; 7-9, 300 to case, $60 per 1.000: S-10. 225 to case, $78 per 1,000; 9-10. 200 to ease, $90 per 1,000. Lillum Harrlsil, 5-7. $35 per l.OOO; 7-9,- $75 per 1,000. Ro- mans, Paper Whites: freeslas. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, Bulbs. Narcissus Paper White Grand!.. 13 ctms., $1.25 per 100; $9 per 1,000; case of 1.250, $11. A. Henderson & Co., 30 E. Ran- dolph St.. Chicago. Bulbs. All kinds. Jas. Vick's Sons, Roches- ter. N. Y. Bulbs, begonias and gloxinia. McHutchison & Co.. 17 Murray St., New York. Gladiolus Panama and Niagara, ning. Kinsman, O. Frank Ban- Bulbs. Lilium giganteum, case of 200. 7-9, $14. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Bulbs. E. S. Miller, Wading River, N. Y^ Bulbs. Burnett Bros., 72 Cortlandt St., New York. C ANNAS. Cannas. next season delivery. $2 per 100; $15 per 1.000 and up. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. CARNAnONS. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. GUARANTEED TO PLEASE. Per 100 Per 1000 Sangamo $5.00 $50.00 AHina 6.00 50.00 May Day 5.00 50.00 X'.'^tory 5.00 50.00 Winsor 5.00 5O.OO M. A. Patten e.OO 55.00 Boston Market 5.00 50 00 ^"S'"'^ • ■ •;.-.• •. B.OO 60.00 Lady Bountiful e.OO 55.00 Beacon 7.00 60.00 White Enchantress s 00 70 00 Pink Enchantress 7.00 00 00 Rose Pink Enchantress 7.00 6o!oo Lawson Enchantresas 5 00 50*00 LEWIS J. MATTES, . Phillipsburg, N. J. CARNATIONS. 40.000 field plants. Compact, bushy growth- healthy and vigorous condition. I personally dig all orders and pack with greatest care. „ , » ,, , . . P*'"' 100. Perl. 000. Enchantress, light pink $6.6n $55 00 Enchantress, rose pink 6.50 60 00 Enchantress, pure white 8.00 7o'o0 Perfection, white 6.00 5000 Winsor 6,00 Alma Ward, new white 8.00 250 at 1.000 rate. Cash or reference Write for very low quotations on Boston and Whit- mani ferns from 5 and 6-in. pots and from bench. A. A. GANNETT, Geneva, N. Y. CARNATIONS, FIELD-GROWN. „ ,. , Per 100 Per 1.000 Lawson Enchantress $5.00 $45 00 W. H. Taft 5.00 45:00 ^''^t<"'y „■••,-•• 600 45.00 Boston Market 5.00 45.00 Cash with order, please. SCHEIDEN & SCHOOS. Asbury and Warren Aves.. Evanston. 111. if You Do Not Find Wiiat You Need In Our Ready Reference Daparfment, Write Us Aliout It 4U2 The American Florist, Sept. 2jt FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. At cut prices to clean up. Guaranteed A No. ^ ^^°'"^' Per 100 Per 1000 Apple Blossom «4.50 $40.00 Pink Enchantress 5.00 45.00 ,\fterElow 500 45.00 Winsor 5.00 45.00 Victory 4.00 35.00 Queen' 400 35.00 Cash Please. MOREL BROS.. 022 E. Market St.. Scranton. Pa. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per 1,000 Rose Pink Enchantress $6.00 $60.00 Beacon 7.00 65.00 O. P. Bassett 6.00 60.00 Dorothy Gordon 8.00 75.00 .\lma Ward 10.00 Craig 6.00 60.00 Ruby 6.00 55.00 CASH OR C. O. D. CHAS. PFEIFFBR. 30 Grand Ave., Ft. Thomas. Ky. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. LaTKe. strons, healthy stock. Per 100. Per 1,000. Enchantress $6.00 $50.00 Lawson 6.00 40.00 Queen 6.00 40.00 250 at l.OOO rate. DINSTEL BROS., 1851 North 62nd Ave., Chicago. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Per 100. Per 1000. 1000 Enchantress $7.00 $60.00 3000 White Enchantress 7.00 60.00 1000 Sangamo 6.00 60.00 CHICAGO CARNATION CO. A._T._Pyfer,_Mgr. Chicago, III. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Per 100 Per 1,000 Victory $5.00 $45.00 Winsor 5.00 45.00 Pink Lawson 5.00 45.00 WIETOR BROS., 162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago, 111. CARNATION PLANTS. Per 100 Per 1,000 2,000 Enchantress $6.00 $50.00 500 White Enchantress 50.00 4.000 Rose Piuk Enchantress 5.00 40.00 THE LAMBORN FLORAL CO., Alliance, Ohio. Carnations, fine field-grown plants, White Perfection, $7 per 100; $60 per 1,OOU. Win- sor, Apple Blossom, Queen Harlowardeu, Craig, Mrs. Patten, Dorothy Gordon and Bountiful, $0 per 100; $55 per 1,000. P. R. Quinlan, Syra- cuse, N. Y. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. 0. P. Bassett, Enchantress. W^hite Enchant- ress and Queen, $25 per 1,000. No delivery. Buyers must call for plants. N. C. Moore & Co., Morton Grove. 111. Carnation plants. Scarlet Glow, $8 per 100. White Perfection, White Enchantress, $6 per 100. Winsor. White Lawson, Admiration, $5 per 100. Poehlmanu Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Carnations, 2,000 Rose Pink Enchantress, 1.000 Light Pink Enchantress, strong pot-grown from 4-in., at $4.50 per 100, or the lot for $115. Schmaus Bros.. Paducah. Ky. Carnations, Enchantress, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. May Day, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Mary Tolman, Sangamo, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Des Plaines Floral Co., Pes Plaines, 111. Carnations, White Enchantress, White Per- fection. Enchantress. Rose Pink Enchantress. $50 per 1,000. Miniborya Farm, 109 E, Broad St., Richmond. Va. Carnation plants, field-grown for sale: Pink Enchantress, $5 per 100. Lady Bountiful, $5 per 100. O. P. Bassett, $5 per 100. R. O, Lommatzsch. Hillside, 111. Carnations. Lawson — Enchantress. Beacon. Victory. W. H. Taft. Boston Market. $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000, The Chicago Flower Grow- ers' Association, 176 N, Michigan Ave., Chi- cago^ Carnations, field-grown, Bassett and Victory, 1st size, $0 per 100; good seconds, 4c, En- chantress, second size only, 4c. Gash with order. Harry Heinl, West Toledo, O. Field-grown carnation plants. 3.000 ertra strong, bushy Queen Louise, at $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. John Reck & Son, Bridgeport, Conn. Field-grown carnations, extra fine plants, 600 Enchantress. $5 per 100; 600 Winsor, $4 per 100. Cash. O. L. Baird, Dixon, 111. Carnations, field-grown. White Perfection, $5 per 100. Enchantress. $5 per 100. Vern L. Schluratf. Erie. Pa. Carnations, Enchantress, White and Pink Lawson, $5 per 100. Cash. M. J. Schaaf Dansville. N. Y. Carnations. White Wonder, $12 per 100; $100 ner 1,000. P, Dorner & Sons Co,, La Fayette, Ind. Carnations. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere la this issue. Howard P. Klelnhaus, 66 Centre Sq., Easton, Pa. Carnations. White Perfection. Enchantress. $6 per 100; $50 per 1.000. A. L. Randall Co.. 66 E. Randolph St.,CbiMeo. Field-grown carnations, flue stock, Lawson, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Sinner Bros., 82 East Randolph St., Chicago. Carnations. Bright Spot. N. Zwelfel. North Milwaukee, Wis. Carnations. J. W. Thompson Carnation Co.. Jollet, 111. Carnations, leading varieties, Cbas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J, Carnations. Wood Bros., FlshklU, N, Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS, White Garza, 5-ln., $3 per doz. ; 6-in., $4 per doz. Large dou- ble yellow Pompons, 5-in., $3 per doz.; 6-ln., $4 per doz. Small double yellow Pompons, 5-In.. $3 per doz.; 6-ln.. $4 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111, Chrysanthemums, Smith's Advance, 25c each. Golden Glow. 10c each. Ell Cross, 25 Monroe St.. Grand Rapids, Mich. Chrysanthemums, bush plants, 6-ln., 50c each: $4.50 per doz.; 7-in., 75c each: $8 per doz.: 8-in., S5c each; $9 per doz. Vaughan'B Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Chrysanthemums. Smith's Advance, 40c each: $4.50 per doz; $35 per 100. A. L, Randall Co.. 66 E. Randolph St.. Chicago, Chrysanthemums. Smith's Advance. 50c each; .$4 pe'r 10; $3.'; per 100. Elmer D. Smith & Co. , Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemums, novelties and standard varl- eties. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Chrysanthemums, leading vars. Wood Bros.. FlshklU. N. Y. CINERARIAS. Cineraria hvbrida grand!.. 2i4-in., $3 per 100. Godfrey Aschmaun. 1012 W. Ontario St., phila- delphia. ____^ Cineraria Hyb. crandl.. 2'A-ln.. $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware. O. Cinerarias, 2i4-in., 2^5.c; 4-in., 12%c. Mos- bcek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Cinerarias, 2%-ln., $2.50 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville. O. COLEUSES. Coleus. Golden Bedder and VerschafifeltU, 2-in., $2 per 100; Brilliancy, 2-ln., $3 per 100; 3-in.. $4. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Coleus G. Bedder, 2%-in., $1 per 100. G. Aschmaun, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia, Coleus, giant leaved, $1 per 100; mixed, fancy, 75c. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa, 60c; 2^i-ln., 2o. Mosbsck Coleus. R. C Greenhouse Co. . Onarga 111. CROTONS. CKOTONS, 3-iu., $10 per 100; 4-in., 25c each; $3 per doz.; 7-ln. (4 in a pot), 75c and $1 each. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Cblcago, IIL Crotons, 4-ln., $2 per doz. C. Elsele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. CYCLAMENS. Cyclamen Percicum Giganteum, assorted, 4-in. pots, $15 per 100; 5-ln., $4.20 per doz. These plants are extra fine, well budded and stocky. Cash or satisfactory reference. C. F. Mahan, R. D. No. 8. Dayton, O. Cyclamen, Michell's giant strains; four sepa- rate colors, 3%-lnch, $10 per 100. Cash. Henry Daut, Decatur, 111. Cyclamen, best giant commercial strain, 6 separate colors or mixed, 3-in., 8c. J. L. Schiller, Toledo, 0. Cyclamens, 4-ln., $15 per 100; 5^in., $25. Chi- cago Flower Growers' Association, 176 N. Mlch- Igan Ave., Chicago. Cyclamen giganteum, fine thrifty 3-in. stock. $5 per 100. Cash please. J. W. Miller. Shlre- maustown. Pa. Cyclamen grandl., 4-in., 25c. Godfrey Asch- manu, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. DRACAENAS. CYPERUS. CYPERDS (umbrella plantl. 4-ln., $1 per doz.; $8 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edge- brook, Chicago. Ill, Cyperus alternifollus, 2%-In.. 60c per doz.; .$4 per 100. Vaughnn's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. DAHLIAS. Dahlias, field clumps, $5 per 100; $40 ner 1.000 and up. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. Dahlias. Peacock Dahlia Farms, Williams- town Junction, P. 0. Berlin, N. J, DRACAENA INDIVISA, 2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 8-in., 2K< to 3 ft. high, $1.26 each: $15 per doz. MASSANGEANA, strong, 5- in., $1.25 each; 6-in., $1.50 each. PRAGRANS. 2y2in., $1.50 per doz.; 3-in., $2 per doz,; 4-in.. $3 per doz.; 5-ln., $6 per doz.; 8-in., $1.50 each. TERMINALIS, 3-ln., $1.75 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. ° Draciena indivisa, 3-in., lOe each; $1 per doz.; $S per 100; 4-in., 20c each; $2 per doz.; $12 per 100; 5-in., 30c each; $3 per doz.; $20 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Cbicago and New York. Dracaena indivisa, strong plants, ready for 5 and 6-in. pols. $10 per 100. Vern L. SchluralT, ICrie, Pa. Dracaena indivisa, 2y:,-in.. $2.50 per 100; strong 5-in., $15 per lOO". Cash please. Morel Bros., 622 E Market St., Scranton, Pa, , Dracaana Ind.. 3-in.. $5; 4-in., $10; 5-in., $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Mosbsek Green- Dracaena Indivisa, 3-In,. 5c. house Co.. Onarga. Ill, Dracsena indivisa, 2%-in., 2^c; 3-in., 5c, MosbiBk Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. EUONYMOUS. EUONYMOUS, Variegated (Silver Golden), 2yo-in., 50c per doz.: 5-ln., 33c each: $4.20 per doz.; 6-in.. 50c each: $6 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. FERNS. FERNS, BOSTON, 2-in., $3 per 100; $30 per 1.000; 3-ln., $S per 100; $60 per 1,000; 7-in., 75c each; $9 per doz.; S-ln.. $1 each; $10 per doz.; 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $12 per 100; 5-in., .■53 per doz.; $20 per 100; 6-in., $6 per doz.; $45 per 100; 7-in., $9 per doz.; S-in., 12 per doz.: 9-in., $1.50 each; $18 per doz.; 10-in., $2.50 each; 12-in., $3.50 to .$5 each; baskets, $1, $1.60 and $2.50 each. CIBOTIOM SCHIEDEI, 8-ln., .$3 each; fine iilants. FERNS FOR DISHES, 2-ln., nice plants, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. THE GEO._\VITTBOLD_CO.,_ Edgebrook, Chicago,_Ill, Ferns, assorted for dishes, 2^-in., 50c~per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $3o per 1,000. Vaughan's .Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Ferns, Boston, Piersoni and Elegantissima, 3- in., 8c; 4-in., 12c: 5-in., 25c; G-iu., 40c, Mos- bsek Greenhouse Co., Ouarga, 111. Ferns, Boston, 4-in., $15 per 100; 5-in., $25; 6-ln., $40; 7-in.. $75; 8-in., $100. Pteris Wlm- settl, $6 per 100. The Chicago Flower Growers' Association, 176 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. 5.000 Boston ferns for 6-in., stronghealthy plants, 25c; 7 and Sin., 40c and 50c; 6, 8 ana 10-in., Whitmani. 25c, 50c and 75c. Cash. A. Q. Lake. Weilesley Hills, Mass. Ferns for dishes, 214-ln., $3.50 per~ioo7'$30 per 1,000; 600 at 1,000 rate. Frank Oechslln, 4911 Qulncy St.. Chicago. Ferns, Boston, 4-in., $15 per 100; 5-in., $25 per 100; 6-in,, $40. .The Reeser moral Co., Springfield, O. BOSTON FERNS. , strong, hardy 5-in., 30c: 6-in., 40c. Asylum Avenue Greenhouses, Ra- cine. Wis. Ferns. John Scott, Rutland Rd, and E. 45tb St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns, Boston, 5-in., 25c each. Whitmani, 4- in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. FICUS. FICUS ELASTICA, 6-ln., 50c each; $6 per doz.; 7-in., branching. 75c and $1 each. FI- CUS PANDURATA, 7-in., $2.50 each. FI- CUS RBPENS (climbing), 2yj-ln., 50c each. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Cblcago, IlL Ficus pandurata, 16 ins. high, $1 each; 24 Ins.. $1.50: 30 Ins.. $2; 36 Ins.. $2.50; 48 ins., $3.50. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New Yorli^ Flcus elastlcn, 5'/- and 6-in., 35c, 40c and 50B. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St,. Phila- delphia^ Rubber plants. e-in., 60c each. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Qulncy St., Chicago. GERANIUMS- Geraniums, Nutt, La Favorite, Perkins, Da- gata. Hill, Col. 'Thomas, Roseleur, 4-in., $& per 100. Nutt, Roseleur, Viand, Bisqult. Oberle, Vincent, 3-ln., $3 per 100. Cash. Sen* for geranium catalogue. A. D. Root, Wooster, Ohlo^ Geraniums, Nutt. Sam Sloan, Ricard, Viand, Pnitevlne, Janlin, PerlUon. also dbl. and single^ white, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1,000. EUtd Long Greenhouses, Denver, Colo. GREENS. Wild smilax, trees, magnolia J. A. Rumbley, long needle pines, magnolq foliage, fadeless sheet mos^ Evergreen, Ala. \t You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reterence Department, Write Us About It igii. The American Florist. 493 Greens, wild smilax and decorative ereens. George M. Carter, Evergreen. Ala. Southern Wild Smllax. Caldwell The Woods man Co.. Evergreen. Ala. GRgVILLEAS. Grcvillca Robusta, 6-ln., 25c. Mosbtek Green- boust' Co.. OnargH. III. HARDY PLANTS. Hardy phlox, field-grown, $3 per 100: $27.B0 per 1.000. The Good & Reese Co.. Springfield, Ohio. Herbaceous plants. Bobblnk &. Atkins, Rutb- erford, N. J. HOLLYHOCKS. Hollyhocks, dbl.. 75c per 100; %f> per 1,000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. HgLIOTROPES. « Heliotrope Chieftain, 2-ln., $2 per 100: 3-in,, {3. R. Vincent, Jr.. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. Heliotrope. 2-in., ?2 per 100; 31n., $3. R Vincent. Jr.. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. IRISES. iris, Cermun, true blue. $11 per 1.000. Cash. Las Paimas Oreenhouses. Paio Alto, Calif. IVIES. 4-in. CO.. , $1.50 Edge- BNGLISH IVY, 3-in.. 75c per doz. per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD brook, Chicago, III. Iris, true blue. $1.50 per 100. Phlox, assorted divided roots, $2.50 per 100. A. M. Herr, Lan- caster. Pa. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. 4-iu.. $1.60 per doz.; $10 per 100; 5-in.. $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. THE GEO WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. Jerusalem cherries, $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. JERUSALEM CHERRIES, 2Vj-in..'$2 per 100. Cash please.— ROBER & RADKB, May- wood. III. Jerusalem cherries, 2^-in.. $3 per 100; 6-in.. 25c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. LANTANAS. Lantanas. 10 vars., 2-in.. $2 per 100; 3-in.. $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. LUACS. Lilacs. Jacs Smits. Ltd.. Naarden, Holland. LILY OF THE VALLEY^ To Imoort. Lily of the VaUey. Jac Smits. Ltd.. Naar- den. Holland. Lily of the valley. Otto Mann, Leipzig. Sax- ony. Germany. Lily of the valley, Berlin and Hamburg grades. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. From Storage. Lily of the valley. H. N. Bruns, 3038-42 W. Madison St.. Chicago. MOONVJNES. Moonvines, noctiflora. 2-in.. $2 per 100; 3-in., S3. E. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md^ MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom Spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. 100,000 SHRUBS. Altheas. Forsythias, Privet. Berberries. Hydrangeas. Spireas. Deutzias. Philadeiphus. Weigelas. Viburnums. Write for prices and sizes. THE CONARD & JONES CO.. West Grove. Pa. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Anderson Nurseries. Chestnut HIU. Philadelphia. Nursery stocks, apple and peach trees. Mltcb- ell's Nursery. Beverly, Ohio. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds. mit. N. J. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- Specimen Shrubs. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. PANDANUS. PANDANUS UTILIS. 3-In., $2 per doz. VEIT- CHII, 4-In.. 50c each: $5.50 per doz.; S-ln., 75c each: $9 per doz.; Gin., $1 each: $12 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago. III. Pandanus utilis. 3-lu.. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.; 4-In.. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. Veitchli. 4-in.. 60c each; $6 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Pandanus Teltchll, $1 to $3 each. J. A, Peter- son, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. PALMS. Palms. For rarletles and prices see adrer- tisement elsewhere In this issue. G. Aschmann, 1012 W^Ontario St., Philadelphia. Palms. For varieties, sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. "for sale.— Florists' Palm Wagon, for 1 or 2 horses: in good condition. Vern L. Schlurafif. Erie. Pa. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere In this issue. Joseph Hea- cock Co.. Wyncote, Pa. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this Issue. Holton iV Hunkel Co.. 462 Milwaukee St.. Milwaukee. Wis. Palms. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. PANSIES. Think of the strain of pansies containing light, dark, lavender, violet, blue, bronze, royal purple, red, cerise, salmon, mahogany, yellow and red and gold shades — a dozen or more varieties in each shade — of immense size, with great form and substance. These are MASTODON PAN- SIES. It has cost us hundreds of dollars and eighteen years' time to upbuild this strain, and it is worth all it costs. 1 oz., $9; 1-12 oz., $1. Plants, 100. 50c; 1,000. $3: 5,000. $12.50 pre- paid. STEELE'S MASTODON PANSY GAR- DENS. Portland. Oregon. Pansies. forget-me-nots, daisies, wallflowers, sweet Williams, gaillardias, $2.50 per 1,000; $10 per 5,000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol. Pa. Pfinsy plants. $2.50 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cun- ninirham. Delaware. O. PEONIES. 300,000 peony plants. Let me figure with you. Can make prices that will Interest you. Gilbert H Wild, Sarcoxle, Mo. Peonies. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere iu this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Peonies at bargain prices. Wagner Park Con- servatories. Sidney, 0. Peonies, all the standard varieties. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O. Peonies, all vars. Jac Smits, Naarden, Hol- land^ ^__ ^ Peonies. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Jackson & Perkins Co.. Newark. N. Y. PEPPERS Christmas peppers, strong and hardy, ready to ship, 4-in. pots, 10c each; $8 per 100; AV^- in., 12J^c each; $12 per 100. Anton Then, 2219 Winnemac Ave., Chicago^ XMAS^PEPPERS— Fine strong plants in fruit and flowers. Must make room; 3-in., $3 per 100 ; 4-in. , $6 per 100.— ROBER & RADKE, Maywood, III. Christmas peppers. 4-in. 10c each; $S per 100: 4M!-in., 12MiC each; $12 per 100. Chicago FIow- er'Growers* Association, 176 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago^ Pepper plants. 3i^-in., $5 per 100. The Chi- cago Flower Growers' Association, 176 N. Mich- igan Ave.. _Chicago. Christmas peppers. 5-in.. 20c each; $2 per doz.; $15 per mo. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New Y'ork. Christmas peppers, fine 5-in. stock, 15c. Mos- boek Greenhouse Co.. Onarga. 111. Christmas peppers. 4-in., $10 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co. . Painesville. O. PETUNIAS. Petunias, dbl. mixed. 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-ln., $3. R. Vincent, Jr.. & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. POINSETTIAS. ROBER & RADKE. MAYWOOD. ILL. POINSETTIA'S HEADQUARTERS. Best time now for panning. Good strong stock for immediate delivery. All top cuttings 2y.-in., strong plants, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000; 2y2-in. extra select, ?5 per 100; $40 per 1.000. Cash please. Poinsettias. 4-in., 25c. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Polnsettlae. 2H-ln., $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Skldelsky & Irwin Co., 1215 Betz Bidg., Phlla- dclpbU^ Polnsettlas, 2%-ln., $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1,000. Scranton Florist Snpply Co., Scranton. Pa. Poinsettias. 215-ln.. 85c per doz.; $5 per 100: $45 per 1.000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Poinsettias. 2,000 ready for immediate shlp- ment, 2V4-in., $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Cash with order. Harry Hcinl, West Toledo, 0. PRIMULAS. Primrose, Chinese, obconlca, alba, rosea and Forbesll, $2 per 100. Obconlca glgantea and Sanquinea. 2;4-ln.. $3 per 100. Jos. H. Cnn- ningham. Delaware. O. Primroses, obconlca and Forbesll. 2y.-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Frank OecbsUn, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Primula obconlca. 2i4-in.. 60c per doz.; $4 per 100; $35 per 1.000. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Primula obconlca grandi., 4-in., 10c; 5V>-In.. 25c. Chinensis. 4-iu., 10c. Godfrey Aschniann, 101 2 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Primula obconlca, $3 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, O. ROSES. FOR FORCING OR FALL PLANTING^! Per 100. American Pillar, 3-year $35.00 American Pillar. 2-year 25 00 Dorothy Perkins 12.00 Lady Gay. 4 to 5 ft 16.00 Send for Our Complete List. THE CONARD & JONES CO.. West Grove. Pa. ROSES. Per 100. Per 1,000. American Beauty. 214-in $6.00 $50.00 Dncle John. 2V4 In 3.00 25.00 Klilarney, 2% in 5.00 40.00 WIETOR BROS.. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. >_ 200.000 Roses and Shrubs. Wlntzer's World Wonder Cannas. Get our price list; it will pay you to send for It today. The Conard & Jones Co.. West Grove. Pa. RO.SES. strong 3-ln.. ready to bench. White and Pink Klilarney. Richmond and Perle. $6 per 100. C. C. Pollwortb Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. Rose plants, 2%-in.. Pink Klilarney. $4 per 100. The Chicago Flower Growers' Association. 176 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Roses. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Roses on own roots, budded, bedding. H. P.'s hybrids and teas. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y. Roses. Pink Killamey. W. H. Elliott. Bright- on. Mass. 900 good, healthy, 3-ln. Mrs. Jardine Rose plants. $50 per 1.000. Sinner Bros.. S2-S6 East Randolph St.. Chicago. ^^ American Beauties from bench. $5 per 100. C. C. Pollwortb Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. Roses. Lecdle Floral Co.. Springfield. 0. SANSEVJERIA. Sansevleria. 4-in.. 20c each: $2.2.*^ per doz.; ii-in.. 2.10 each; $3 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook. Chicago. 111. SEEDS. June tomato seeds; directions for planting. SI. Something new. Supplv limited this year. J. J. Harrington. Monroe. Mich. SMILAX. Smiiax. small, $1 per 100; $7.50 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster. Pa. Smiiax. 2y2-in., $1.75 per 100. Morel Bros., 622 E. Market St.. Scranton, Pa. Smiiax, 2%-in., $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. The Good & Reese Co.. Springfield, 0. Smiiax. Wood Bros.. Flshklll. N. Y. SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdragons, separate colors, 2%-ln., 2c; 3- In.. 4c. Mosbsek Greenhouse Co.. Onarga, III. Snapdragons, Klilarney pink, from IV^-vol. pots. $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1.000. W. F. Dupteman, Bensenviile, III. STEVIA; Stevia, tall, 4-in., $10 per 100. Morel Bros., 622 E. Market St.. Scranton, Pa. TRADESCANTIA. TRADESCANTIA VAR. (wandering Jew). 2- in.. 40c per doz.; $3 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us AOout It 494 Fhe American Florist. Sept. 23, HAVE your customers kept their promise to pay their bills at Easter? If not do not wait; but send the claims to us. When we remind them they will probably Pay-^j^^^j The National Florist's Board of Trade ^jew york Wired Toothpicks 10.000, $1,75: 50.000. $7.50. Mannf»ctared by W J. GOWEE, Sample 'ree. Berlin, N. Y. For isle by deal«ri. Markovits Bros. Importers and Manufacturers Natural Prepared Ferns, Palms and Wax Roses Low prices and immediate attention given all oiders. CHICAGO Phone Monroe 4530. 954 Milwaukee Ave.. A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colbri, Cycai Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — 404-412 Eitt 34lh St.. NEW YORK. BURNED CLAY Tile Benches and Tile Bottoms GivearesulH.Threestylesotbenches.includinK Iron Pipe Frame, with Tile Bottom and Sidet. Write for descriptive circular and delivered prices. Any size benches. TUe Sides THE CAMP CONDUIT CO. Garfield Bldg.. Cleveland,©. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Vegetable plants. Cabbage: Early Jersey. Wakefield and Charlston Wakefield, 51 Pcr 1.000: 5,000 lots. 90c per 1.000. Lettuce: Grand Rapids, Big Boston. Hanson. Tennis Ball, Black- Seeded Stapson. $1 per 1.000: 5,000 lots, 90c per 1.000. Fox-Hall Farm, R. P. D. ^o. i, Norfolk, Va. . VINCAS. Vinca variegata. strong fleldgrown tips, August rooted, ready now. $1 per 100; $10 per 1,000 (clumps in October). Cash or satisfac- tory reference. C. P. Mahan, R. D. No. 8, Dayton. O. Vinca variegata. strong field-grown. $4 per 100. Vorn L. Schluratf. Erie. Pa. VIOLETS. Gov. Herriek violets, 4-in.. $r> per 100. Will exchange for Princess of Wales, field clumps. Vern L. Schluratf. Erie, Pa. . GOLD FISH. Gold Fish. Aquarium plants. Castles, Globes and all Supplies. Send for catalogue. AUBURNDALE GOLDFISH CO. 920 Randolph St., Chicago, 111. MISCELLANEOUS. Mats, cheapest and most practical on the market. Send for circular. J. P. Watts. Kerr- moor. Pa. ^ Fisher Carnation Clips. 00c per 100: .$5 per 1,000. E. H, Hunt. General Agent. Chicago. "piUsbury's carnation Staples, BOc per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. PlUsbury. Galesbnrg. 111. Superior Carnation Staple. 1.000 for 60c. F. W. Walte. 293 Main St.. Springfield. Mass. POTS, PANS, ETC. The Bed Pot. C. C. Pollwortb Co. All roads connect with Milwaukee. ■TAKES. Cane Stakes, due about August 1st. Stand- ard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c: 600 for J3: $5.50 per 1.000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet: per 100. 60c: per 1.000. $5. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago. FISHER Carnation Clips Fisher Clip. All carnation growers know the trouble and cost of supporting- car- nation plants by the use of string. It is a long, weary job for two men and it must be done several times a season for the plants grow and need addition- al support. With the use of the Fisher clip the plants are better supported, the work is cut down to at least % the labor and best of all the clips can be used this year and next, in fact as long as you grow carnations, and you do not have to buy string each season. Inexpensive Method to Support Carnation Plants. .stretch No. IS galvanized wire the length of the bench between each row of carnations, but let the two outside wires over the sides of the bench be of No. 10 galvanized wire. Then cut No. 18 galvanized wire into lengths the width of your bench and on each end fasten a Fisher Clip. Two men then can walk along each side of the bench and clip the cross wires on the No. 10 side wire with the Fisher Clip just as fast almost as they can walk. It is understood, of course, that each cross wire is put between each row of carnations, thus forming in connection with the length wires a square frame or square support for each plant. As the plants grow and need more support a second set of wire stringers are run the full lengtli of the bench between each row of the plants and over the first set 5 to 7 inches, as needed. On this second set of length wires are clipped by the use of Fisher Clip cross wires of No. IS. If a third set of wires are necessary to support your plants they can Be placed in the same manner. When your plants are ready to throw out the cross wires with clips in each end can be readily taken off the No. 10 side wires, bundled and put away until the next planting time comes and they will be found ready to use again. The Fisher Clip is easily fastened to the side wires literally with a "grip of steel;" they will not slide, but are warranted to hold just where they are clipped in place. They are made of heavy sheet steel and are copper plated to prevent rusting and are time-savers, for two men working with these clips can string or support as many carnation plants in an hour as it takes two men five hours using the old white cotton stringing method. Also consider these clips in the light of an investment, for once purchased they will last as long as you grow carnations. Here Is What It Will Cost. Calculation, based on a bench 100 ft. long, 5 ft. wide, planted to carnations consisting of 6 rows with 120 plants to a row. This means: 500 ft. of No. 18 gal. wire for length wires, 3% lbs. at Si^c per lb % .20 200 ft. of No. 10 gal. wire for side length wire, 10 lbs. at ZVkc per lb 35 (100 ft. of No. IS gal. wire for cross wire, 4 lbs. at 5V4c per lb 22 240 Pislier Clips, 2 for each row, 1 on eacli side of bench, at $5.00 per 1,000.. 1.20 Cost for first set of supports $1.97 A.=; three sets of wires and cross supports are generally used, the total cost of supports will not be over $6.00 to furnish ample support for 730 carnation plants, on a bench 100 ft. long by 5 ft. wide, and there will be no additional cost to you next year. Compare This to the Cost of the Wire Ring Supports. A three-ring support that will support two separate plants costs about $32.00 per 1,000, or $1.60 for 100 plants, or $11.E2 for a bench of 720 plants, against a cost of ¥6.00 by using Fisher Clips, a saving of nearly 50 per cent, and you will find that supporting your plants with cross wires fastened by the Fisher Clips is more satisfactory than any other method. PRICES. Fislier Clips, per 100, 60c; per 1000, $5.00. TRY A FEW AND SEE IF OUR CLAIMS ARK NOT SUSTAINED E. H. HUNT. General Agent, Chicago tgii. The American Florist. 495 200 0' Our sales to florists for 1910 were 200% in- crease ov«r 1909 aod every customer satisfied. RETURN TRAP Exhaust ValveAdjust. meet WaterlnJpt Steam Inlet Plug Taiilor Steam Specialty Co., BATTLE CREEK, MICH. Write Department A for new caialopue. EAGLE MACHINE WORKS RICHMOND, IND. /1~ Exclusive Maoufacturers of the The Richmond CARNATION SUPPORT Under patent issued April 4th. 1911. Write for prices; also on 'Mum and Rose Stakes. Crimped Invisible Superior Carnation Staple For repairing split carnatioDS 1000 for SO cents Postpaid. Sample free. Special prices to iobbers. WM. SCHLATTER & SON. 422 Main Street, Springfield, Mass 50°/o SAVED Pipes, Flues and Casings thoroughly overhauled aod euaran teed. Greenhouse Fittings of every description. ILLINOIS PIPE S MFG. CO., 21 13 S. Jelferson St., CHICAGO fireenhouse liAaterial and Sasti or Every Description. Get Our Prices and Catalogue. S. Jacobs S Sons, Established isri. 1361-1383 Flushing Ave Brooklyn, N. y. H.BAYERSDORFER&GO. j^l Florists' ^ Supplies. 1129 Arcb street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Send for our new catalogne. •'The Best We Know of," Say the Manasquan, N. J.» Florists, Newman & Legg, about ^Qie Bumham "Ten years ago we put up our first houses, and they were heated with boilers that we were toM were just as good as any. Not having had any experience with boilers, we thought that going out several times during a cold night shaking fires down and very often spending a couple of hours fixing a grate that had broken during the shaking, was a part of the game. Today we know that this was one of the costly experiences in labor, cash, coal and temperature. "At the present time we have five boilers, i«- clnding the largest size Lord & Bumham; and if there is anything that will carry a more even tem- perature, with less labor, coal and expense, we would like to know of it. "Of the Ivord &Burnham boilers and heating system we can say— We have them, and they are the best we know of.' " Lord and Burnham Company, Factories: IRVINGTON, N. T. and DES PLAINES, ILL. New York, Boston St. Jame< Building. Tremont Building. Philadelphia, Chicago. Franklin Bank Bldg. Rookery To Tell All the Good Points'of Our Construction in this advertisement are planning any tions, itwill .pay is impossible. If you rebuilding or addi- you to write us. TRUSSED SASHBAS AND mONrRAHE HOUSES CONCRETE BENCH MOULDS AND GREENHOUSE APrUANCES 49 G The American Florist. Sept. 23, Where There Is Condensation -there is need for a l^orchcad StCaitl Trap Condensation in stexm lines is akin to matter out of place — -means wasted energy. If your lines are sluggish— if your houses are not of uniform tempera- ture, write us. We guarantee to drain your liaes perfectly— return the pure, hot condensation to your boiler without pump or injector or make no charge for the trial. Obey that impulse — write now. Send for "Book on Condensation." Morehead Manufacturing Co., Wichita. K.an. New Orleans. La. Dept, Stocks Carried in- Philadelpbia Birmiagbam. Ala, 'N," DETROIT, MICHIQAN Memphis. Teoo. Los ABeeles Chatham. Ontario San Francisco J Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners. Florists and Home-makers, taught by Frof. Craig and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up ■ to - date methods and practice are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dept. A. F.. Springfield. Mass. PROF. CRAIG. The Mastin Anlomatic White= wash and Spraying Machine Is Reliable, Practical and Durable. When the macbineis filled to within six inches of the lop, a few strokes of the pump will compress enough air in the tank to produce a continuous mist-like spray for 15 minutes. Write for Catalog and details to Department C. Sold through Seedsmen. Dealers ia Florists" and Poultry Supplies. J. G. MASTIN fi CO 3 1 24 West Lake St.. C HIC AGO. ILL. EVANS' Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Catalog. Qnaker City Machine Works, Rictimond. Ind For Photographs of Horticultural Subjects For illustrating Catalogues. Price Lists, Circulars, etc.. write NATHAN R. BRAVES. KArr'!.': 413-414 HaywardBldg.. Rochester. N. Y Flower Colors Use our COLOR CHART in describing tbeaa, PRICE. SI.OO POSTPAID. American Florist Co.. 440 S.DearboroSi.. CBICAOO WILKS' not Water Boilers ARE BEST FOR Heating Greenhouses No Nidht Fireman Required With Our Self - Feeding Boilers Will keep an even and continuous fire for ten hours and longer withoBt any attention. Very Economical in Fuel. Hard or Soft Coal. Send for our New Catalogue and Prices. S. WILKS MFG. CO., 3S03 Shields Ave , CHICSGO. Attentlonll Glass Buyersll GREENHOUSE GLASS. You will save money if you obtain our prices before you buy. Quality A No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable whdte paint for this purpose Half barrels, (25 gallons) per gal., $1.76. 5 gal. pails, per gal., $1,80. H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLESALE GLASS AND PAINTS, Long Distance Phone 651-659 West Washington Boulevard, CHICAGO. Near Desplalnes Street. Monroe 4994. The Early Advertisement ^'^^^ There tgii. The American Florist. 497 CYPRESS Is Far More DurableThan PfNE, ^CYPRESS:i %%S\\ BARS UP TO 32 FEET_OR LONGER. GREENHOUSE AND OTHER BUILDING MATERIAL, MEN FURNISHED TO SUPERINTEND ERE^CTION WHEN DESIRED. Send for our Circular's. THEAltS+earrv^ lumbep (jo., flEPONSET. £0ST0N.tylASS. »gtfway>»v*^af-y>'<^o>>y>aw'a^^iooaaflantn Advance Go, Richmond.Ind. Cut Flower Boxes and Fibre Shipping Cases PAPER BOXES of Every Description It will pay you to get our samples and prices before ordering. THE J. E. SMITH CO. 6-8-10-12 N. Central Ave., BALTIMORE, MD. USE IT NOW> F.O.PIERCE CO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK MASTICA is elastic and tenacious, adtnits oi expaDsioD and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Brolcen glass more easily removed without breakine of other alass. as occurs with putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIGH GRADE... PIPE CARRIERS That Do Not Have to Be Replaced Every Fall. IsD ' t that what you are lookiog for? We will sell you Pipe Car- riers with steel hooks for as low a price as you can buy cast iron books. Write for de- scriptions aod prices. See Our Catalogue. Ste^m and Ho'twafer" GI8LIN & CO., UtJca, N. Y. Trouble Talk N26 <:^econ (3. ^er'i eack ; why try cheap labititutes ttiat masen do not dare to saarantM ? tn IL 1. SIOOTBOFr CO., KODIT TIKIOI, I. T. Lock the door before the horse is stolen, and insure your glass before it is broken. P'or paticulars coDcerping Hail Insuratice. address JOHN G. ESLER. Secretary SADDLE RIVEK, N. J. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25«1 St., NKW YORK. FLORIST'S SUPPLIES. We Manufacture all Our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, ami Novelties, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Oreeasani all Florists' Requisites. Our Ideal Plan No. 87 at E. L. Chad- bourne's Place, Port Chester, N. Y. Albert Doanberger, Gardener. IT'S ideal, because it combines attract- iyeness, utility, economy and con- venience in a way that can't be beaten for a small range. It is fully illustrated in color, with plan and full description, in that new catalog of ours. Just to show you how popular this Lord & Burn ham Company, «' Jatn'el BuUn| Factories; IRVINGTON, N. Y., and DES PLAINES, ILL. Ideal Plan No. iST has proven, five dupli- cates were ordered from different parts of the country in as many weeks, after the catalog was published. One of the orders came from California, and the business was transacted all by telegraph. Perhaps it's just the house you need. Send for catalog and know. New Trork Boston Tremont Building . ladelphia Chicago Frannlin Bank Bldg. RooKery Bldg Nikoteen (or sprarioe plants and 1 Nikoteen refined: it js cleao and e Nikoteen The most effective a D d economical material there is (oj-^praTioe plants and blooms. Is skillfully extract- ed from leaf to baccoaDd carefully refined: it Js clean and easy to apply. doesthework when vaporized either in pans, »n pipes or over a fiama. Full Pint Bottles. $1^0. Nikoteen Aphis Ponk Specially prepared for fumigatine closed houses. It vaporizes the Nicotine evenly ; and without waste. Nothing keeps a honH | free from Aphis so cheaply. Price $6.50 per case of 12 paraffined bom. All Seedsmen. CUT FLOWER AND Design Boxes All sizes, lowest prices. Write. C. C. Pollwortli Co^ MILWAUKEE. BUCHBINDER BROS.. 6I8-20 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO. Florists* Ice Boxes Manufacturers and Dealers of Store and Office Fixtures. Tel. Monroe 5616. << / \ L CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. -< \ ^ L Teli Them Where You Saw the Advertisemen igii. The American Florist. 499 THrouiCKEST WATERHEATER IN THE WORLI^ Can Ship Any Size At Once Telegraph Order Our Expense !"<. ^WHAT THE USERS SAY ABOUT KRpESCHaiBOILERS Greenhouse and Residence Heated by One Kroeschell Boiler, Had different kinds of cast-iron boilers. I am assured that I can save about one-third fuel with your boiler, I started tiring October 10th, and the tire never went out up to this time, May 12th, 1907. The boiler heats both my dwelling and greenhouses and gives the best of satisfaction. My dwell- ing is about 40 feet from the boiler. Can recommend your boiler to any- hod\ . it is the onlv greenhouse boiler. G. BASLER, Buffalo, N. Y. ^fii f I •iafc|«ii(^»iiii^ ^i^^mm^mEEm^m ^a %ximmmm^^Si^^ Siebert'8 Zinc Glazing Points. Good for small or large glass, do not rust, easy to drive ^^ and % inch Perlb. 40c. 5 lbs, $1.85. 20-lbs. $7.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. Chicaito NewYork. ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■•■■■••••■■■•^ ^^m^gki Holds Class Firmly See the Point X PCERLESS OlAslnff Points ftxe thebcflt. No rlghu vr tefti. Box ol 1,000 polQU 75 ou. poftp^d. HEKBT A. DKEEB, ?i< ckaMBst Bt., rui^ rt. SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are positively tbe best. Last lorever. Ovii 30,000 pouDds now id use. A sure preveotative ol ellii illppiDE. ESective on large or imall gla>i. Bat; to drive. Easy to extract. Two sizes H and H. 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra; 7 lbs. for $2.50 ISIbi. for$5.00, byexpreai. For Bale by the trad*. RANDOLPH a McCLEMENTS.'SDCcessors to Cbas. T. Slebert. Baoin a Beatt; Sts., Plttsbarft. KRICK'S Florist Novelties Manufacturers and Patentee ol Tbe Only Genuine Immortelle Letters on the market. Order at once. CHAS. AOG. KRICK, 1164-66 Greene Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Every letter marked. Everytliing for t^e Greenliouse Woodwork, Glass, Pipe, Boilers, Fittings, Hose, Ventilating Machinery PRICES ALWAYS RIGHT. JOHN C. MOMNGER GO., b^^ZIvs.., Chicago Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports vAl! ™t JENNINGS"^"" IRON GUTTER IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS BDr Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send (or Circulars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN, S. W. Comer SUtb and Berk Streets. PHILADELPHIA. VENTILATINe APPARATUS Mention the American Florist ivh'iti writing For Names Ise The Trade Directory SS Price, .OO 500 The American Florisi. Sept. 23, BIG BARGAINS in Greenhouse Boilers 2 42-in. X 10-ft, Kewanee Fire Box BoUers $175.00 6 60-in.x 16-ft. Horizontal Tab- ular Boilers 275.00 2 54-in.x l2-ft. Internal Fired Steam Boilers 226.00 3 64-in. X 12-ft. Internal Fired Hot Water Boilers 200,00 Several carloads of Cast Iron Green- house Fittings, including Valves, etc, at a positive saving of 60%. 4-in. Tubes 8I4C Several carloads of good Tubes, thor- oughly rattled and cleaned. Al'l kinds of Pipe, Valves, Fittings, etc. Write for our List No. 47. CIUCA60 HOUSE WRECKING CO. 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing ADVANCE GO. Richmond, Ind; Makers of Advance Ventilating Apparatus ane potted and there should be a fixed price for this work according to the size of the pot. If this matter is approached from a business standpoint rather than from that of its being a necessary evil, we believe that it can lie made a paying part of the business. There is no rea- son why the grower should give care and space to a customer for nothing, and they would not expect it if it was presented to them in a proper light, but they have lieen accustouied to get It and have never looked into the mat- ter, and as they pay a nominal sum, have no feeling of gratitude, for they think they have paid all just charges. If some other grower is willing to ad- here to the gift or lump sum policy, let him do it, for it is just like any other branch of the business, if a deal- er is willing to sell his products at less than cost, it is much better to let him try to do it, and not suffer one's self any such loss. It is no doubt as we said in opening this article, that this is a perplexing question and we would gladly like to hear the opinions of oth- ers who have had to meet and have solved this difficult problem. WoucESTEK. M.\ss.— The flower dis- plav at the exhibition of the Worcester Countv Horticultural Society held Sep- tember 14 was large and beautiful. Well arranged baskets of flowers were a feature. George McWilliam of Whit- insville made a beautiful exhibit of dipladenias. TiTUSVirxE. l',\.~-L. J. Howe has his new store on West Spring street nicely fitted. The store has been remodeled, painted and lighted with electricity. A small .greenhouse has been built in the rear for showing plants. This will be used as the salesroom of the green- house plant on East Spruce street. K.\LAMAZoo. Mien. — There were 50,- 000 visitors and the city W'as beauti- fully decorated September 21, when President Taft visited the city. The decorations at the banquet were elab- orate, being in red, white and blue, G. Van Bochove & Bro. arranged the decorations, using large (|uantities of red roses, carnations and greens. THE ROSE. Roses In September. September is one of the most try- ing months of the entire year on the indoor roses; as the weather is apt to be changeable throughout the whole month. There are many evenings that one finds the thermometer reg- istering 7.J degrees at 9 p. m. and at 4 a. m. it may be as low as oo or (>0 degrees, and the day i)revious at noon the temperature might have been around the 100-degree mark. By far the best thing to do to prevent mil- dew and the loss of good foliage re- sultant from sudden changes of tem- perature is to put the night fireman on the job by the middle of September. More damage will result from a sud- den chill than the fireman's wages would amount to in wrecks, perhaps months: for at times the roses re- ceive such a set-back in the early fall that they fail to make up for it throughout the season. A few tons of coal used judiciously in the early fall will do wonders. In the first place have the heating apparatus in good working order, have the boilers carefully cleaned and the coils looked after, taking out all crooks causing traps, examfne the au- tomatic air valves and all of the coil valves and. pack them carefully. Start the fires the first cool day that comes along, usually a rainy day when the temperature drops to 50 or (ill degrees happens at any time now. This gives one the chance to test the 604 The American Floris-T. Sept. 30, heating system, both okl and - new, as the case may be, and it also offers a fine opportunity to paint the single coil with sulphur. Have you a single pipe running through the rose houses especially for the use of the sulphur- ing? If not, the- installation of the same will save many dollars. Very often one has to turn on a coil com- prised of two or more pipes in order to get the sulphur fumes, and unless the theremometer registers 50 degrees outside the house will get entirely too close. "Whereas with a one-inch pipe running independently one can use it. Then the temperature is at the GO- degree mark on any cool night dur- ing the summer, and without a doubt a pound of sulphur applied to the steam pipes will do more good than half a bushel of sulphur in any form applied with the sulphur gun. It is quite essential though to have steam instead of hot w'ater in order to fuse the sulphur properly. Hot water heat- ing for general purposes is excellent, but for. roses one must have steam, or both. In case the system should lie all hot water then an auxiliary sys- tem should be put in. For a small lilant a very small boiler can be used, fitted with a two-inch main with one- inch flows and returns circling each house. The Killarneys are especially inviting to mildew and where Rich- mond and other well-known varieties are to be found absolutely clean, the Killarney will be covered with mildew in the same house, and we never yet have seen strictly clean Killarney stock throughout the season, where hot water heating alone was used. The carried over stocks should now be getting away nicely, that is the bench stock transferred' to the solid beds handled quite early in the sea- son. These plants should be looked over and all dead wood removed; also keep the short stemmed flowers off, cutting back to good eyes, allowing only long, clean-stemmed stock to come in now, the object being to build up a good strong growth and foliage. The early planted young stock should now be throwing some fairly good flowers, but at this time it is not good policy to let any semblance of a crop come in. Scatter the cut as much as possible by daily disbud- ding. Keep all of the plants tied, al- lowing them all the air possible be- tween the rows. Syringe early, and even when firing lightly", keep a gen- erous amount of air in the houses day or night. Avoid a close, stuffy atmos- phere in the houses at all times. Keep all foliage affected with black spot cleaned off daily; a few minutes each day will help W'onderfully devoted to the removal of spotted foliage. Solid beds a.s a rule can be cultivated long after the roots prevent working the soil over on the raised benches, and to repeat that cultivating as long as possible without injury to the surface roots is most important. E. CiNClNN.\Ti. O.— Adam Fischer, for- merly landscape gardener at the Sol- diers' Home at Dayton, hung himself in his uncle's barn. He had been un- able to work because of rheumatism which crippled his feet. Minneapolis, Minn.— In the severe storm of September 10 the water ran into the cellar of the boiler house of Herman Bachman, at Fiftieth and Ijyndale avenues, washed away the cement foundations and overturned the boilers. THE DAHLIA. THE Fottlor, Fiske, Rawson Co., Bos- ton, Mass., grows about 400 varieties of dahlias. This firm propagates dahlias very successfully from cuttings taken in the field during the summer. The cuttings are established in frames and grown on in 2-inch pots in the greenhouse until January, when the tubers are about the size of hazel nuts. The plants are then dried off and in March they are again started in the greenhouse and placed in the open when there is no longer danger of frost. Practise Versus Theory. Dahlia growers have not failed to notice how frequently their favorite theories are upset by the difference In seasons. When arguing from particular instances one is prone to think he has made certain discoveries, only to find out another year that they amount to nothing. For instance, you see that your neighbor trims and prunes his thoroughly and let the foliage grow- naturally, thereby shading the fine fibrous roots which hold the moisture." That sounds reasonable and is reason- able in a dry season, but dead wrong in a wet one, as you have good reason to know. But how can you or anyone tell in advance whether the season is to be wet or dry? Take. the matter of manuring. Cer- tain ingredients mixed in the soil at planting time, like wood ashes, bone dust and sheep manure, in certain pro- portions, work out splendidly in a nor- mal season, when there are rains just frequent enough to dissolve the plant food and feed it out slowly. But how about protracted wet weather? Then one gets rank, coarse growth, one-sided early blooms, and plants that soon show unmistakable signs of "playing out." These are the years when your tubers are monstrous in size and weight. If you had been growing for so many pounds of root crop you would have had great success, but, alas! you wanted flowers. Next summer you de- cide to withhold spring fertilizers and top-dress with cow manure just after DAHLIA GOLDEN WEST. plants into perfect little trees, which produce splendid specimen blooms, while your plants are full of twiggy and sappy growth which can never bear a good flower. You think you have learned something and next year you imitate. You get a lot of woody, ugly growth, with some window-brush blooms of good quality, but these few and far between. Your neighbor fares no better, but on the other side of the fence another neighbor has a lot of beautiful plants, foliaged clear to the ground. "Your plants are all dried up!" he tells you. "My plan is to water the first buds begin to make a good show. You have seen some friend suc- ceed wonderfully w-ith this treatment. It is explained to you by one of the wise ones that this manure serves as a mulch as well a.s a food. Moreover, it comes just at the moment when the flower buds have formed and therefore feeds these buds and develops them into specimen blooms. The theory is good, but with you it doesn't work out. You seek advice from another. You ask him "How do you manage to get such fine flowers?" He tells you: "I don't water at all until late. By that igii. The American Florist. 505 time my plants are well along and look wiry and toiiRh. Then I feed them with diluted nitrate of soda, applied twice a week." The fact is, the longer onr grows dahlias the less he knows about them. If merely exhibition blooms are sought for, it is perhaps a fact that rooted cuttings, strongly forced to a terminal bud, afford the sure way to success, though even that is disputed. But to get a good garden crop of (lowers of more than average merit depends upon so many factors that, so far as the writer knows, there is no sure road to success. The best dahlia grower of my acquaintance, the one that uniformly, season after season, has a profusion of solid, perfect blooms, grows them in a level, sheltered place, having a heavy clay underneath. One very wet season this gentleman lost a great many fine plants on account of their getting wet feet.. Another year he planted a lot of good plants in a dry hillside, and in this situation failed to make good. So the dahlia grower has too much heat and too little heat, too much wet and too little wet, too much feeding and too little feeding to contend against, and these factors are more or less compli- cated by early and late planting, and with good or liad luck in hitting the right weather conditions after the planting is done. We have all of lis read learned dis- quisitions from Kngiish growers of re- pute, telling what to do and what not I to do; some of whose directions, if I followed literally, would ruin all the dahlias in the United States. Their damp, cool island has one kind of cli- mate; New England has quite another; 1 the Rocky Mountains have another. The Pacific coast climate is different from either, but more analogous to British conditions than to ours. Yet from all these soured we get words of seeming wisdom, and sometimes we have dogmatized a little ourselves in '■ the days when we thought we knew a whole lot about such things. But, after all, these uncertainties are a large part of the game and stimidate us by their very difficulty. — N. A. L. in the Dahlia News. An Amateur Datilla Grower. What can lie done in the cultivation of flowers if the love is instilled in a man may be seen in the garden of dahlias grown by H. H. Potter at Natick, Mass.. which we illustrate, though the illustrations give but a faint idea of the excellence of the plants. Mr. Potter is manager qf an express companj' and has made dah- lias his hobby, having been interested in them for about 10 years, but about four years ago he began the culture 1 of these flowers to much larger de- r gree. He has now J30 varieties and ! every one is the picture of health. He , attributes much of his success to prun- I, ing. digging. hOeing and mulching around the roots, and feeding with bone and wood ashes; and no finer lot of dahlias can be found in his vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Potter spend all their available time in the garden, the love for the work seems to liave been In- I stilled in both and their success comes trom the love of seeing them grow. M.\.C. ' St.\mford. Conn. — Mrs. Albert Lind- strom has sold her florist business to H. E. Le Page. DAHLIAS GROWN BY H. H. POTTER, NATICK, MASS, Left to Right. Upper Row. Papa Charnu't. Lucy Fawcctt. Mrs. Roosevelt, Lower Row. Medal. .'Acquisition. Bride. Golden Dahlia Golden West. The exliiliition of the American Dahlia Society was held at Horticul- tural hall, Philadelphia, Pa., Septem- ber 19. W. Atlee Burpee & Co. were awarded a certificate of merit for col- lection of dahlias and also for novelties Golden West, Sebastopol and David Burpee. Golden West, which we illus- trate, is a beautiful large yellow flower and a grand new variet.v, acknowledged by all growers to be undoubtedly the finest yellow in cultivation, regardless of type. B. Biennials. The. various biennials provide the garden witli a grand display during the early summer. Considering the ease with which they may be raised and grown, it is rather surprising they are not made more use of. When rais- ing the plants all that is necessary is a cold frame, wherein the pots or boxes may be placed for the seeds to germinate. If one has not the frame, and only a few plants are required, the seed pots may be placed in a box, and a few sheets of glass laid on the top will suffice. The seeds germinate with great freedom when kept fairly close, and shaded. When the seedlings appear light and air may be gradually afforded until they have made sufB- cient roots to withstand full exposure. When the plants are large enough to handle they should be planted out into nursery beds, where they will make suitable plants for putting out the fol- lowing autumn. If one has several frames to spare for the work better results are ob- tained by pricking the seedlings out in them and growing them on for a time before planting in the nursery bed, says a writer in the Gardeners' Maga- zine. More labor is entailed by follow- ing the latter method, yet one is amply repaid for the extra trouble expended on the culture, for, to a great extent, success depends on a good start, and having a sturdy plant to put out in the first instance. An ordinary Can- terbury bell will usually give one spike of flowers, but one that has been well grown from the. commencement will, as a rule, throw several spikes. Sweet Williams, too, , respond readily to the better treatment, and finer plants are obtained. May is the most suitable month for sowing the seeds, and by 506 The American Florist, Sept JO, following the advised methods an ex- cellent display can be obtained for the following year. Foxgloves are indispensable for woodland planting, and excellent ef- fects are obtained by boldly grouping the plants in large masses. They may flowering one season, should be raised annually to maintain a stock. It is one of the most beautiful and graceful of poppies we have, and extremely lasting in a cut state. For light vases, either in the drawing or dining-room, it is a lovely flower. A combination of AN AMATEUR'S DAHLIA GARDEN. also be planted to advantage amongst dwarf shrubs, where the flower spikes may tower above the shrubs. Ivery's Spotted is a good variety, and the gloxinia^fiora strain is exceedingly pretty. Canterbury bells adapt themselves to use in shrubbery borders, and also for grouping in the herbaceous bor- ders. They are also useful as pot plants for conservatory decoration if potted in October. Sweet Williams have been largely improved, and are now very popular for bedding purposes. Pink Beauty is a charming variety, and makes a beau- tiful bed. The scarlet and crimson both give excellent effects, either in the herbaceous borders or in beds. The evening primrose (Oenothera Lamarckian) is seen at its best when naturalized in the woodland or shrub- beries; a bold group or two flowering amongst evergreen shrubs is very ef- fective, the dark green foliage showing off the soft yellow blooms to great ad- vantage. It lasts for some consider- able time in flower. Honesty (t,unaria biennis) is hardly good enough for the flower border, yet is very pretty when associated with other plants in the wild garden. It is somewhat neglected, yet quite worthy of a place where natural effects are aimed at. Verbascum Chaixi, V. longifolium, V. olympicum. and V. phlomoides are extremely useful for naturalizing, and should be boldly grouped in the wild garden and woodland. The pha;nice.um hybrids make pretty groups in the herbaceous borders, and are quite suit- able for the purpose. On warm soils the verbascums will prove perennial, but on wet ones it is advisable to treat them as biennials. Papaver nudicaule. the Iceland poppy, owing to its habit of damping off in the winter, or dying out after yellow Iceland poppies and Campanula persicifolia for a drawing-room table is most effective, and highly appreci- ated. The improved strains contain a large variety of colors, and the plants adapt themselves well to rock garden culture; in fact, when planted in dry, sunny spots they live longer than in the open border. Of the meconopsis perhaps the best are. M. intergrifolia, M. Wallichi, M. aculata, and M. puniceus. In dealing with these the safest plan to follow is to gather and sow the seeds as soon as ripe, otherwise they often lie dormant for some considerable time. Lily Monstrosity. The illustration herewith is from a photograph handed our representative by Fred A. Danker, of Albany, N. Y., and shows, according to Mr. Danker, the growth and bloom of a single bulb of Lilium speciosum magnificum re- ceived from Ralph M. Ward & Co.. in a regular Japanese shipment of liulbs. The bulb in question is said to have been 10 inches in diameter. [We have not seen this bulb, but presume it is a cluster of bulbous growths, such as sometimes occurs in bulbous plants, rather than a single fully developed bulb. — Ed.] Bougfalnvlllca Laterlta. One of the commonest sights in Cali- fornia is a porch, well or fence cov- ered with Bougainvillea glabra, B. Sanderiana, B. spectabilis or some other variety but a totally different and quite superior plant is the beau- tiful B. laterlta which is not nearly as plentiful. There is at present an ex- ceedingly fine specimen flowering with Wm. Haerle at the El Reah nurs- eries, Hollywood. Although only about four years planted this has almost cov- ered the south wall of a large barn and must be nearly 20 feet high and as LILY MONSTROSITY. /$?//. The American Florist. 607 far through. It is simply a mass of flowers and although these luive been described as a brick red this is a Ubel on a beautiful plant, for the color Is really just as showy and bright as that of the poinsettia, but deeper. There is, in fact, a patch of poinsettias flowering just in front of the bougain- men of the true coffee tree which also flowers and fruits here, the flowers be- ing white and sweetly scented, the fruits the coffee berries of commerce. Mr. Haerle has also induced several varieties of camellia to flower freely, a rather difficult task, not because of their being tender, but owing to the F. KASTING AND J. C ■Hr Didn't 0 VAUGHAN AT BALTIMORE. uitc Get It On. " ' vlllea and neither suffers by contrast. [ Had this plant been of the ordi- li nary type, the clashing of color would be hideous, in fact, that is the worst fault of the bougainvillea, It contrasts with nothing else. But this fine species could be planted anywhere in the south where B. glabra flourishes ' and, seeing it in such close proximity to the poinsettias, naturally suggested Christmas plants. If this could be grown under glass in the east and flowered as freely as Mr. Haerle's plant, it would surely be a grand seller, either at Christmas or Easter. B. laterita is said to be difficult to propo- gate and this accounts for its scarcity. We are trying to root it in several different ways, but so far we are not sure of our ground so can say nothing about methods. Judging by appear- ances it could be propagated by "draw- ing out" hardened plants in spring and t rooting the tender tips of the shoots in gentle heat. Mr. Haerle is very proud of hia specimen and rightly so, but there are many other choice and rare trees and shrubs in his garden. The Chinese lychee grows and fruits here regularly, a fine healthy plant some 10 feet or more high, being in the most robust health. Chinamen in the vicinity look on this garden as a Mecca and make pilgrimages to it regularly to see this • tree when in flower or fruit. The nuts sent over from China are all cured so that the seeds will not grow. Philoden- • dron pertusum (Monstera deliciosa) thrives well outside and several large plants are fruiting now. The East Indian mango (Mangifera Indica) also fruits here, Mr. Haerle bringing us ripe fruit to taste in the middle of Febru- ary. There is also a beautiful specl- dry atmosphere in summer. The guava (Psidium Guajava) also fruits freely for months on end to say nothing of some grand specimen orange trees on which the fruit is allowed to hang un- til it reaches maturity and oranges of such flavor as are never known in the east produced. So that altogether, out- side of the greenhouses, Mr. Haerle's is a very interesting place to visit. H. R. R. Long: Distance Sblpments. Firms doing a large shipping busi- ness know well the importance of care- ful and skilful packing to insure the safe arrival at their destination of plants that have to travel anywhere from 500 to 2,000 or 3,000 miles. But there are many people more or less inexperienced in this end of the busi- ness who grow good stock and ship it out only to receive complaints one after the other of the condition in which it arrives. If there is one point more often overlooked than another in this connection we believe it to be the nec- essity for such firm packing that the plants cannot possibly move, root or branch, in the packing cases. Then, in their anxiety to prevent plants drying out enroute, many persons use too much water and ship the young stock too wet. Very wet plants, loosely packed form a combination that Is bound to fail. We believe there is no better way to pack plants of roses, chrysanthe- mums, carnations and similar stock for long distance travel than to turn them out of their pots, if they have been potted, and to ball the roots and pack in the usual way in newspaper. The heads of the plants should be perfectly dry and the roots just moist all through equally — not wet. A layer of excelsior should cover the bottom of the ship- ping case, which, for ordinary purposes, should not be more than 8 inches deep and about 18 inches square. Over this lay several thicknesses of newspaper very slightly damped and allow this to come up the sides and ends of the box. Then commence to pack the small plants in closely with the roots nearest the outside, the heads facing each other in the middle of the box. Fill quite to the rim of the box and then have eight or ten thicknesses or more of paper, enough when the lid is nailed down to press the whole mass abso- lutely air tight and firm, this being done by turning the papers from the sides and ends over the top of the plants. Stock packed this way will travel thousands of miles by express AT THE BALTIMORE CONVENTION. Harry Balsley's Funny Stoiy. f08 The American Florist. S,pt. or hundreds ot miles by freight and come out of the cases as fresh and clean as when packed, but loosely pack- ed wet plants will be shaken and bruised to a pulp long before they reach their journey's end. And, it is hardly necessary to add, such shipments should be packed immediately before train time and rushed out at onoe with large legible labels calling attention to the perishable nature of the stock and its liability to damage from extremes^ of temperature. Greenhouseg. Greenhouses on Wheels. A greenhouse on wheels is certainly tlTe most novel and interesting feature embodied in greenhouse construction to_flate in this country if not in the en- tire world. The realization of this new idea was reached September 25 by A. J. Stahelin, Redford. Mich., who, three years ago conceived the idea of pro- longing the cutting season of carna- tions by leaving the field grown plants undisturbed in the field where grown till the blooming period. To accom- plish this, a scheme was devised which to many seemed most daring and im- practicable and involved an extraordin- arily expensive greenhouse construction. It began with the laying of five lines of railroad rails across the lot to be cov- ered, each 340 feet long. These rails — weight twenty-five pounds to the yard — were strongly anchored upon concrete piers placed three feet apart. The en- tire width of the ground plot is 140 feet. Four houses, each 35 feet wide by 173 long (the length being just half the entire length of the ground plot), were then erected upon wheels bearing upon the rails. The wheels — 10 inches in diameter — are placed 8 feet li/^ inches apart, each bearing directly under the gutter post.s — 8 feet high — which are fastened at the bottom to a channel iron running lengthwise with the house and to which the wheels are attached. The houses are very strongly built. The Garland iron gutters and truss work being employed. A. Dietsch Co. furnished the bars and the Quaker Citj' Machine Co. furnished the ventilating machines operating two lines of ven- tilators on each house at the ridge. The glass used is 24x26. The moving of the entire structure was attended with considerable concern and was wit- nessed Monday afternoon, September 2.J, by about forty florists of Detroit and Mount Clemens, and it is pleasant to relate that the great feat was ac- complished easily and with the break- ing of only one light of glass. Wire fence stretchers were used for the power, one being attached to the row of posts under each gutter and all be- ing operated simulaneously, the four houses moved serenely along on the steel rails, hardly perceptible except by the slow revolution of the wheels. When the end of the rails was reached the certain practicability of the scheme was no longer a matter of doubt and Mr. Stahelin was heartily congrat- ulated upon the consummation of his long cherished enterprise which, com- pleted, sheltered 29,000 carnation, plants — strong, clean and hearty and embracing the varieties Winsor. White and Pink Enchantress, Beacon, Winona, Sangamo, May Day, Gloriosa in the greenhouses the hose will be used as with other growers. Mr. Stahe- lin has applied for patents on his green- house on wheels and his first year's experience with the new method will be closely watched by all growers of the "Divine flower." J. F. S. The Late J. T. Anthony. First Pr. sidt'Dt Chicaco Flori ts' Club. and Mrs. C. W. Ward. These will be allowed to bloom until the houses are moved back on the adjacent plot, where a similar number of plants will be growing . next year and arranged in convenient beds, as they are this year -•—five feet wide with six walks in each house. Carnations growing inside upon the original earth, will, this winter be given the first test by Mr. Stahelin in this new venture, and if found satisfactory the cutting season with him can be pro- longed for the entire year, the lifting and planting season as usually prac- ticed being entirely eliminated. Dur- ing the field growing period the Skinner system of watering is maintained, but Chicago Florists' Club. Pursuant to a call of those interested in the convention of the Society of American Florists, which was to iJe held at Chicago in August, 1887, a well attended meeting of the florists of the city and vicinity was held November 3, 1880, and an organization Was formed under the title of the Chicago Florists' Club, with the idea of form- ing a permanent social organization for members of the trade only. Fifty members were enrolled and the follow- ing oflicers elected : J. T. Anthony, president; R. J. Donavan, vice-presi- dent; G. L. Grant, secretary, and Jo- seph Curran, treasurer. Meetings were held during the winter and on Feb- ruary 17 the club held a ball and re- ception, at which the decorations were, a great attraction and were highly praised by the daily press. Fully 700 people were present and the affair was a great financial and social sue-; cess. The club then leased a very, pleasant room at ISO Wabash avenue,- and by April the membership had' reached the 100 mark. In August the Society of American Florists held their convention in Chicago, and the club entertained the visitors during their stay in the city.and an excursion was made to South Park. In November a chrysanthemum show was held, which was very successful, despite the in- clement weather and the excitement caused by the execution of the anar- chists, which caused many people to remain in their homes. At the second annual meeting the oflicers elected were as follows: F. F. Benthey, president; Andrew McAdams, vice-president; G. L. Grant, secretary; M. F. Gallagher, treasurer, and P. J. Hauswirth. financial secretary. At the' next annual meeting a board of trus-' tees was added to the elective oflicers, and those elected to fill the several positions were : James D. Raynolds, president; D, B. Fuller, vice-president; G. L. Grant, secretary; P. J. Haus- wirth. financial secretary; Flint Ken- nicott, treasurer; Thomas Hopkinson, F. F. Benthey, A. McAdams, Joseph Curran and M. F. Gallagher, trustees. A banquet was held November 8 and a ball held February 8 in the First Regiment Armory, at which the decora- GREENHOUSE5 ON WHEELS AT A. J STAHELINS, REDFORD, MICH. tgii. The American Florist. 609 GREENHOUSES ON WHEELS. Visitors at A. J. Stahelin's. Kedford. Mich., on Occasion of the Formal Opening. tions rivaled those of the ball held two years previous. The following year, 1889, the old board was re-elected and in the sum- mer of 1800 a committee consisting of James D. Raynolds, J. C. Vaughan, F. F. Benthey, George Gardner and G. L. Grant was appointed to further horti- cultural interests at the World's Fair. During the World's Fair the club took an active interest in all matters per^ taining to Horiculture, and their com- mittees served emciently. The list of presidents of the club, with the years they served, is as fol- lows, the deceased being indicated by an asterick : *J. T. Anthony \^'^ F. F. Benthey ISS'T J. D. Raynolds 1^88 J. D. Raynolds 188ft G. L. Grant 1800 G. L. Grant 1801 *P. J. Haus wirth 189- *P. J. Hauswirth 1893 J. F. Kidwell 180-1 G. L. Grant 1895 W. N. Rudd 189C> G. L. Grant 1897 *Edgar Sanders ^'^•^ * James Hartshorn 1899 Andrew McAdams 1900 E. F. Winterson 1901 J. D. Thompson 1902 ■ W. N. Rudd 1903 W. N. Rudd 1904 *P. J. Hauswirth 1905 H. N. Bruns 1900 Leonard Kill 1908 George Asmus 1909 George Asmus l.)10 H. E. Philpott 1911 The date of installing the ofiBcers ■was changed from November to Janu- ary in 1907, which accounts for that year not appearing in the list. The club will celebrate the twenty- fifth anniversary of its organization next week, October 5, with a banquet at the Union Hotel, 68-7'-' West Ran- dolph street. A local trade organization of gar- deners an# nurserymen preceded the club, but ||,urvived only a short time. Tbe Hcucheras. Old hardy plantsmen love to dwell upon the changes they have seen in the plants of their choice, but I fancy they tind few flowers which have increased in variety within a short time to a greater degree than the heucheras or alum roots, of which we have now a host indeed. These are excellent for cutting, their sprays or panicles of graceful flowers being admired when cut, and equally valuable in the gar- den when growing. A little talk about these, says a correspondent in the Gar- deners' Magazine, may be of use and of interest when readers are ponder- ing over the flowers they want to se- cure by and by. Long ago Heuchera Richardsoni was valued for its bronzy-red leaves in spring, but its flowers are of little ac- count, so that it has never been so popular as the others. The advent of H. sanguinea transformed the heu- cheras, however, and it is from the uriion of this and other species that the greater number of the newer kinds now to be mentioned derive their ori- gin. Sanguinea is a lovely thing, with spikes of the most brilliant scarlet. Its drawback is its shyness of flowering in many gardens. Splendens is a fine va- riety of this, but is not so free in flowering as we would like. Walker's variety is the best of the trio, being finer in every respect, and also freer in flowering. Brizoides marked an ad- vance, and resulted from the union of the two species already named. It has graceful spikes of elegant rosy flowers, small in size, but very useful in their loose spikes. Brizoides gracillima has pretty spikes of red flowers, and looks graceful anywhere. In H. micrantha we have a still more beautiful alum root, with many little rosy-white flow- ers on long stems two or three feet high. Its variety rosea has rosy-pink blooms on red stems, and is a most exquisite plant in every way. When we come to the newer heu- cheras, whose parentage is a mixture of races, but mostly owing their fine characters to the species and hybrids already named, we are embarrassed by the choice. Brownsea Brush is among the latest of the novelties. It has hosts of sprays of the most elegant growth, having flowers whose shading seems to pass through blush to rose. Then Coralie, coral-tinted, bearing many fine panicles, and the graceful, lax-grow- ing elegans are two good varieties, the latter being a soft rosy-red. Heath-like in their appearance are the varieties kpown as ericoides, the first, ericoides itself, having charming pink sprays of flower; the variety alba has these of a pure white; and rosea is blush — a shade likely to be popular among these exquisite heucheras. Fan- tasy, blush-white, seems to have a future before it. because of the ele- gance of its inflorescence, but Flam- beau is more likely to be sought after by those who like bigger blooms. It has bright red long-shaped flowers. Grenade has brighter flowers than Flambeau— more approaching scarlet- crimson than those of that variety; and the noble Pageant has fine bright crimson blooms. Madeline, dwarf in its growth, has blush-white flowers in plenty, and Pluie de Feu has these of a vivid fiery-red. Rosamunde, of the micrantha style, has proved itself a favorite. Its branching stems of fine coral-red flowers are glorious in the border, rising, as they do, from three to four feet high. Saladin may be said to be a deeper-colored sanguinea, and Snowflake, although pretty, appears to have been misnamed, as the flowers, white inside, are only gray on the ex- terior. To conclude, we may name two good heucheras of much the same habit. These are Sancyl — between sanguinea and cylindrica — and Zabeliana. Both of these bloom twice in the year, and give good panicles of charming, long- shaped, bright pink flowers. The greater number of heucheras will thrive in any good soil, but some flow- er less freely than others, for some obscure reason. Yet a rich soil does not seem to cure this defect, and a good loam, with a little peat and leaf- 610 The American Florist. Sept. JO, sol! mixed, will generally answer well for these fine Uowers, which are of high value for the ornament of the garden and the home. Philadelphia Notes. On last Monday the Leo Niesson Co. opened one of the largest and most perfectly appointed wholesale houses in the country in their new eight-story building, situated at the corner of Twelfth and Race streets and running north on Twelfth to Spring street. This gives the buildinsr light and air on three tides. The first floor and basement are occupied by the firm for the whole width and depth of the build- ing, 58xi00 feet. The store room is ideal, the ceiling being 22 feet in height and surrounded with windows instead of walls — at least it looks so from the inside. Of course, there are narrow walls between the windows, of light colored brick, which are an out- side finish, the construction of the building, which is fireproof, being of iron and concrete. Down the center of ;the room are four large columns, aroiand which are desks or tables on which are the telephones. There are eight trunk lines so arranged that b>' means of jackboards, with buttons at each column, that any -of the 'phones can be used at that station. The various bells have different sounds and at each one as they ring an electric light is turned on and remains until the proper 'phone is taken off the hook, so that at a glance it is shown whether any calls are not answered. This sys- tem, original here, is said to be much better for instant service than a spe- cial operator. The tables are run at right angles to the Thirteenth street side or across the room, so as to pre- sent all aisles toward the ice box or cold storage room, which is built into the west or dark side of the building. This is a very complete structure, 17x60 feet, with 10 feet ceiling, divided into rooms 17x40 and 17x20, which can be kept at different degrees as de- sired. The insulation of walls, ceiling and floor are as perfect as possible, being composed of alternate layers of cork, cement and asphalt. By suita- ble shelves and tables every foot of the enclosure is utilized and an im- mense lot of stock, all easily accessi- ble, can be stored in these rooms. The same space in the basement immedi- ately underneath is also taken up with cold storage, half for immediate use and the balance for the keeping of galax and other stocks that are car- ried into the summer. The cold stor- age machinery for pumping the am- onia is run by electricity. The base- ment, which has a ceiling 12 feet in height, makes an ideal storage place for many things used in the business. In a sub-cellar are two 90-horse power boilers, one of which furnishes the power for the elevators, freight and passenger, and the other is for re- serve and will probably give power for the electric light, which they will furnish a little later. The office, 17x40, is in the gallery on the Race street side of the building and overlooks the main store room. Over the cold stor- age room is a large gallery, 17xG0, for the storage of corrugated boxes, all sizes of which for florists' use are kept In stock. The seven floors above the store are for rent for manufacturing purposes. They are ideal for many branches of business, being very light. Already three are leased and occupied, and when all are rented the building will more than carry itself and become a first-class real estate investment. C. Vanderbregger, with the Robert Craig Co.. has just returned from a visit to the Fatherland. He says the chrysanthemums are grown in large quantities in Holland outside in beds, the plants being about six inches apart, trained to stout stakes, one flower to a plant, and this when it begins to show color was wrapped or covered with a waterproof paper bag. As the plant was tied to the stakes, the wind did not have much affect on the bag, and when ready the flower was found to be perfect and much better form than the unprotected ones. The late va- rieties are protected from the first frosts by sash until they are ready for the market. Mr. Vanderbreggen was much impressed by the new Adiantum Pride of Moordrecht, the same as is called the Glory fern in England. He says it was raised or came as a chance seedling to a florist and fern grower of Holland named Mr. Bier. It is an easy variety to grow as it does not require nearly as much heat or cod- ding as does Adjantum Farleyense, which it resembles.' The- new growth is of quite a reddisli, : .Unge, and a so many to fill my orders." Some ex- ceptionally fine lily of the valley is be- ing offered. Cosmos meets with a steady call. The first chrysanthemums arrived the early part of this week and were cleaned up in less time than it takes to tell of it. The green goods market is good, much is used to fill orders from out of town. NOTES. The Bowling Club will begin its winter season early in October. The secretary, Chas. H. Hoftmeister, will mail notices- thereof, giving time, place, etc., to all the old members and to any new ones who will telephone him a request for the same. Covington .Seed Co. sent the first early chrysanthemums in the market to C. E. Critchell. The latter has also- been receiving excellent lilies from Wm. Speck. Wm. Sunderbruch, president and! manager of the Bloomhurst Floral Co., spent last Sunday in Dayton, O. Milton Alexander, representing Lion & Co., New York, was a recent caller. A. Sunderbruch Sons are cutting a crop of excellent lily of the valley. C. E. Critchell made a flying trip to- Oneida, Tenn., last week. H. The Late Sebastian P. Fischer. house which he saw at Mr. Bier's place, all in seven-inch pots, were a grand sight. He thinks it will be in- valuable for cutting. He was sur- prised at the quantity of cut flowers that were offered on sale in the streets of Amsterdam, small push cart loads being seen on all prominent thorough- fares. There were also over 50 flower stores in the city, many of them quite pretentious. The city had only about 60,000 inhabitants and flowers ap- peared to have become a necessity. K. Cincinnati. GOOD, ACTIVE DEMAND. During the past few days there was a decided brightening in the market. Stock that a week ago went begging is now in active demand. Prices are getting back to where the growers un- doubtedly want them. The buyers are hustling from place to place rather than wandering from one to another. The quality of the asters and gladioli and the advices from the shippers show that they are about done for this year. Rose offerings include American Beau- ties, Richmond, Killarneys, Mrs. Taft, Bride, Bridesmaid, Ivory, Kaiserin and My Maryland. All are good and are finding a market that is all that can be expected. The demand for pink is heavier than that for white. Carna- tions are meeting with a better request than for some time and have advanced slightly in price. With giganteum lilies at the last writing the question of the wholesalers was "where can I find a buyer for my lilies?" Now the state- ment of the buyer is "I've got to have Baltimore. BUSINESS MORE ACTIVE. With the change from summer to autumn the flower market has become- more active. Dahlias are the popular flowers at present, the quality of the blooms is fine, surpassing that of other years. The stems are long and the size and color of the flowers are superb. The demand is very good and the prices steady. They are nicely packed and reach the retailer in fine condition. The supply of all stock is large, asters, roses, carnations, lilies, gladiolus and miscellaneous plants and flowers being received in abundance. Chrysanthe- mums of fairly good size are to be had and they sell fairly well. NOTES. The fifth annual dahlia show and harvest home bazar was opened at Cowentown Tuesday, September 26. This show has been made for the last few years by R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons of White Marsh as an educational feature and the ladies of the Ebenezer M. E. Church have held in conjunction the Harvest Home Bazar and Festival, serving a first-class country dinner and have raised money enough to build a parsonage. The Vincent firm this year exhibited 25,000 cut blooms of dahlias and including 200 varieties from the smallest pompon to the largest decor- ative, the delicate shades of the cactus, the solid flowers of the show types and the unique collarette dark red with white collar. The Gardeners' and Flor- ists' Club of Baltimore visited the show September 27 and the Maryland Horti- cultural Society held a meeting during the week. The forty acres of dahlias and the fifteen acres of cannas at the R. Vin- cent, Jr. & Sons Co. at White Marsh present a grand panorama of color. In the greenhouses is to be found the larg- est collection of geraniums in the coun- try. The 300,000 square feet of glass being models of adaptibility for grow- ing bedding plants which are shipped all over the country. J. L. T. Pittsburg:. . BUSINESS PICKING UP. The arrival of chrysanthemums, the promise of violets in a few days, the prominence of dahlias, and scarcity of asters, have given the market quite an autumn appearance, and indeed the change is quite welcome to all. Busi- ness is picking up right along, and should get better every day. Some of the first-class stores are already busy with decorations of good size. igii. The American Florist. 511 NOTES. At Schenley Park Foreman Jones is i in work up to his sleeves, setting his i' chrysantiiemum siiow ready. He has I set such a higli standard in his annual I chrysantiiemum show in pre\ ious years ; that it will keep him jumping to sur- pass tliem. John Madden, who has had charge of the Randolph & McClements Penn avenue store, has left for the far west. M. F. Stafford is now in charge. Sam Cape has had some orders dur- ing the past week which have used up quite a lot of smilax. The McCallum Co. are handling lily of the valley that is all that could be desired. The Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. were the first on the market with yellow chrysanthemums. Harry J. Ham has gone to the mountains for a few weeks' needed rest. Howard Carney spent a few days visiting growers in the west. J. Waukesran, III. Although an older town than Chi- cago, Waukegan is far behind in a floral way. For cut flowers there is but a varied demand which at no time during the year is very large, funeral work being the local mainstay of this work there is always a plenty and manages to keep the florists well sup- plied with business. A few of the more enterprising florists have em- braced the many opportunities offered by the summer residents along the North Shore and report having done quite a lot of decorative work for these pleasure seekers. NOTES. A walk through Theodore Meyer's greenhouses gives one an idea of the enterprising nature of the proprietor. Here everything can be found in ship shape order, all plants and flowery truly labeled and the stock as hardy and fine as can be found anywhere in the state. A good deal of credit is due Chas. Uhlik, in whose able charge Mr. Meyer has placed the houses, where can be seen fine specimens of carna- tions, chrysanthemums, ferns and palms. M. P. Dllger is being kept very busy putting in a new cement bench which he claims is a big money and time- saver. He expects soon to supplant all his benches with those of cement construction. With the assistance of his two sons, Harold and Claude, Lyman Potter is carrying on a high class trade, being kept especially busy with funeral work. Mrs. John Larsen has added a new house to her establishment, 20x100 feet, erected by the Foley Manufactur- ing Co. Nashville, Tenn. The State Fair which has just closed brought little or no trade to the florists. No premiums were offered for any floral display of any kind and no effort was made to have one. The florists, however, have been quite busy and trade has been very good. The many young ladies' boarding schools in the city have opened and students coming from all parts of the "Union, are more or less prone to flower buying, and the season is opening fairly successfully. Each and everyone of the florists have made extra prepartions for the coming trade. Flowers have been scarce and as yet are none too plenty, but a bount- iful supply is promised in the near I , future. f NOTES. The Joy Floral Co. has enlarged its selling space, moving partitions back so as to give more room, where there was already a spacious store, to accom- modate the rush of customers some- times present. A fairly satisfactory cut of flowers is now being received, including American Beauty roses and orchids. Of the latter many beautiful blossoms are seen and there is a good demand for them. L. H. Haury & Son, who have for years been doing a floral business with a stall in the market house, have rented a beautiful flower store in the Tulane Hotel building, the one formerly occupied by Geny Bros. They expect to occupy it by October 1 and have secured one of the most desirable loca- tions in the city. Geny Bros, have purchased another large McCray refrigerator and are get- ting in some good roses, Killarney, Richmond and American Beauty, with a good supply of Japanese and Easter lilies. They have had a fine trade and will begin cutting chrysanthemums next week. Mclntyre Bros, say flowers have been scarce here, but will be more abundant in a short while. Their chrysanthe- mums are coming in nicely and will be ready to cut very soon. M. C. D. The Late John E. Haines. Nassau County Horticultural Society. The regular monthly meeting of the Nassau County Horticultural Society was held in Pembroke Hall Wednes- day evening, September 13. President Trepess occupied the chair and there wds a good number present. The judges appointed for the exhibits were Messrs. Cliff, Johnson and Marshall, and their decisions were as follows : Society prize — six ears of corn, F. Pe- trocia, first; 12 potatoes, H. Boetther, first; one melon, S. J. Trepess, first. Dish of peaches, E. Brown, honorable mention; Brussell sprouts, F. Petroc- cia, thanks of society. There were two applications for membership. Henry Gaut, in behalf of Mrs. H. L. Pratt, offered a silver cup as a special prize, and A. Walker, in behalf of R. C. Smith, offered a special prize of .$15 for a vase of chrysanthemums, eight blooms, one variety, for the fall show. Mrs. H. L. Pratt and R. C. Smith were accorded a unanimous vote of thanks. G. N. Hoff of the Alphano Humus Co., gave a very interesting talk on humus and the benefits to be derived from its use on all soils and was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks for his courtesy and the explanatory answers to the questions which were asked. The exhibits for competition in October will be for three heads of celery, vase of cosmos and three heads of cabbage. The dahlia show was postponed until October 11. E. W. OBITUARY. Sebastian P. Fischer. Sebastian P. Fischer, the younger member of the firm of Fischer Bros, of Evanston, died at the St. Francis Hospital Thursday, September 21, of typhoid fever, aged 27 years. Mr. Fischer was born in Trier. Ger- many, and came to this country in- childhood with his parents. He and! his brother John worked with their father, F. C. Fischer, until 1892, wh6n they established a business in Evans- ton at G14 Dempster street. He had been in good health until a short time ago, attending the last meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club of which he was a member. Two weeks ago he was in the market and complained of not feeling well and that night he was taken to the hospital and rapidly failed. He was a member of the K. of C. C. O. O. F. and active member of the Evanston Commercial Men's Associa- tion and was very popular with his as- sociates in business. The funeral was held from St. Mary's Church and the interment at Cavalry cemetery. The floral offerings were many and beau- tiful and included those from the Flor- ists' Club, the wholesale flower houses and employes and friends. He is sur- vived by his father, F. C. Fischer, his brother John and sister Polly. John E. Haines. John E. Haines, the well known flo- rist and originator of carnations, died at his home in Bethlehem, Pa., Septem- ber 11, of a complication of diseases from which he had suffered for the past few months, aged 66 years. He was born in Weaversville and learned the trade of moulder, but on account of impaired health sought outdoor la- bor. He first entered the oil business which he carried on for many years and sold out in 1804. The following year he built a small greenhouse and grew vegetables. From this beginning followed the culture of flowers and. building more and larger houses, he be- came a specialist on the carnation. He took up the close-fertilization of this flower and raised many seedlings, some of which were disseminated. In 1906 he sent out John E. Haines, a scarlet, and the following year Imperial and Pink Imperial, which were largely bought and grown. He was an active member of the American Carnation Society and a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, being a veteran of the Civil War, enlisting in a Pennsylvania vol- unteer regiment. He was twice mar- ried, the first wife being Miss Ma- tilda Stocker. to whom he was mar- ried in 1867 and who died July 15, 1909. Three children of this union survive him. Harrison S., Mrs. Minnie Haines Weber and Mrs. S. Elizabeth Kauffman. On Februarv 10, 1910, he was married to Mrs. Amelia Charles. Besides the widow and children, he is survived by eight grandchildren. Morris County Gardeners and Florists. The Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society held their regular monthly meeting on September 13. The schedule for the forthcoming flower show was reviewed and several new classes were added, making 81 classes in all. The National Associa- tion of Gardeners are to hold their an- nual convention at the same time as the flower show and they will make some exhibits as well as hold their toasting and speech-making carnival. A number of these entries have been received by the secretary already. E. R. 512 The American Florist. Sept. 30, The American Florist 1885 Twenty Sixth Ykar IVll Subscription, United States and Mexico, $l.n(' a year; Canada. $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted onlyfrom tbosein the trade. When sendins us change of address always send the old address attbe same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Klorist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier If possible) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 60 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS Susgestions for plunt growers -"iOl —Dahlias "0? Begonia Gloiro def Lorraine Jl'l . — Cinerarias ^JJJ — Violets jOl — Anemone .Taponica '**- A cattle.va with lip like sepals 502 The retail trade oO- —Floral suit case (illus.) 502 . — Summer boarders 50- The rose 502 — Roses in September 503 The dahlia 504 ^Praetioe vs. theory 504 — An amateur dahlia grower (illus.) 505 —Dahlia Golden West (illns.) 505 Biennials 505 Iiil.v monstrosity (illus.) SOii BougainviUea laterita 50(> Long distance shipments 507 Scenes at Baltimore convention (illus.) ,507 Greenhouses on wheels (illus.) 508 Chicago Florists' Club 508 — J. T. Anthony (portrait) .508 The heucheras 500 Philadelphia notes 510 Cincinnati 510 Baltimore 510 Pittsburg 510 Waukegan, III 511 Nashville. Tenn 511 Nassau County Horticultural Society 511 Morris Co. Gardeners' and Florists' Society. 511 Obituary — Sebastian P. Fischer (portrait) . .511 — ,Tohn E. Haines (portrait) . 511 Society of American Florists 512 Weste'rn Dahlia and Gladiolus Society 512 Chrysanthemum Society of America 512 Meetings next week 5l:i Chicago 514 Horticultural Society of Chicago -520 Spring show at Chicago 520 Chicago bowling 520 St. Louis 521 New Bedford. Mass -521 Boston 522 Philadelphia 52S Monmouth County Horticultural Society 52S Cleveland -520 Washington -527 .vihany, N. Y .527 The seed trade 5.S4 — Non-warranty clause sustained in Iowa.... 534 — Importation of insecticides 534 Market gardeners 538 Vegetable Growers' Association of America. 538 The nursery trade 540 — Southern Pine Beetle 540 — Notes from Southern California 54'i — Ass'u of American Cemetery .Supts 540 Brampton. Out 542 The Chicaso Florists' Club will cele- brate the twenty-fifth anniversary of its organization October .5. We are in receipt of an announce ment of the death. September fi. of Pierre-Philippe-Hugues-Arthur Cochet. the well known rosarian and editor and proprietor of the Journal des Roses, at Suisnes. Grisy-Suisnes (S. & M.). Prance, in his fifty-third year. Arrangements have been made for a visit to the Rochester and Ontario fruit belt by Sir Frederick Moore, di- rector of the. Dublin ( Ireland 1 Botani- cal Gardens, who is a well known au- thority on horticulture. Sir Frederick will first visit Boston and with Prof. C. S. Sargent tour the gardens of that city and will study the orchards of the country. Society Of American Florists. liEOISTRATION OF BEGONIA. Public notice is hereby given that Loyd C. Bunch, of Fredonia, Kansas, offers for registration the begonia de- scril3ed below. An.v person objecting to the registration or to the use of the proposed name, is requested to com- municate with the secretary at once. Failing to receive objection to the reg- istration, the same will be made three weeks from this date. DESCRIPTION. Feastii Bunchii — .Sport of Feastii. Habits of growth, etc., identical with Feastii with the exception that the edge of the leaf is crested or fluted around the entire circumference of leaf. H. B. DORNER, Sec'y. Western Dahlia and Gladiolus Society. INUIAN.\1'()I,1.S MEETIMi AND EXIIIIilTION. The adjourned initial meeting of the Western Dahlia and Gladiolus Society was called to order at the Dennison Hotel. Indianapolis, Ind., Tuesday, September litj, at 1 :oO p. m.. President Barnes, of Spencer, Ind., in the chair. The exhibition at Wiegand's dividing the attention, adjournment was made to that establishment to ineet at S p. m. Director E. E. Stewart presided at the evening meeting in the absence of President Barnes, who was called home because of illness in his family. Homer Wiegand was made secretary pro tem. Eleven new members were recorded, including prominent growers in the middle west. President-elect Richard Vincent. Jr.. of the Society of American Florists, wrote expressing regret at his inability to attend and asked that his name be recorded as a member. On motion the chairman ap- pointed three committees to take up in the immediate future the most press- ing work of the new organization: First — On co-operation for the Chi- cago Show in August. Second — On nomenclature. Third — On premiums and specials for the Chicago meeting. A rising vote of thanks was extended to A. Wiegand & .Sons for their cour- tesy in supplying exhibition space, as- sistance in staging and for entertain- ment of officers. After further discus- sion and examination of exhibits, the convention adjourned subject to the call of President Barnes. THE EXHIBITION. As early as six o'clock Messrs. Stew- art, Barnes and others representing various exhibitors, were on hand at the big Wiegand show conservatory on Illi- nois street. On account of the late arrival of some exhibits the staging was somewhat delayed, but the exhibi- tion was ready at noon. President Barnes supplied something like 5,000 blooms of dahlias in many types .and forms. E. E. Stewart staged 7.5 varieties of gladioli, which came through in fine shape and showed up well, considering the lateness of the season. One of his new ones, somewhat resembling Mrs. Francis King, is called Michigan, a big flower and good spike. He also showed President Taft and Golden Queen. Vaughan's Seed Store sent from Western Springs III., dahlias and gladioli in about .30 kinds, the latter including Mastodon and Chas. L. Hutchinson. Messrs. Wiegand had announced the event in the daily papers and the at- tendance of the general public and in- terested amateur growers of these flowers was good, both through the afternoon and evening. H. Wiegand. Secretary. Pro Tem. Chrysanthemum Society of America. E.XAMINING COMMITTEES. President Elmer D. Smith announces the committees to examine new chrys- anthemums for the ensuing year which are as follows : Boston — Wm. Nicholson (chairman), James Wheeler. Alex. Montgomery. Ship flowers to Boston Flower Ex- change, C. Park street, care of chair- man. New York — Eugene Dailledouze (chairman), Wm. H. Duckham, A. Herrington. Ship flowers to New York Cut Flower Co.. 5.5 Twenty-second street, care of chairman. Philadelphia — A. B. Cartledge (chair- man). John Westcott. S. S. Pennock. Ship flowers to A. B. Cartledge, 1514 Chestnut street. Cincinnati — R. Witterstaetter (chair- man), James Allen, Henry Schwarz. Ship flowers to chairman, Jabez Elliott. Flower Market, care janitor. Chicago — J. B. Deamud (chairman), T. E. Waters. Ship flowers to J. B. Deamud, 160 N. Wabash avenue, Chi- cago. .Shipments should be made to arrive by 2 p. m. on examination days to receive attention from the committee. Must be prepaid to destination and an entry fee of $2.00 should be forwarded to the secretary not later than Tuesday of the week they are to be examined, or it may accompany the blooms. Seedlings and sports are both eligible to be shown before these committees provided the raiser has given them two years' trial to determine their true character. Special attention is called to the rule that sports to receive a certificate must pass at least three of the five committees. The committees will lie in session to examine such exhibits as may be sub- mitted on each Saturday during Octo- ber and November, the dates of which will be October 7, 14, 21, 28, and No- vember 4, 11, IS, 25. OFFICIAL JUDGING SCALES. Commercial. Color 20 Form 15 Fullness . .' 10 Stem '. 15 Foliage I5 Substance 15 Size '.v..; 10 Total .Too Exhibition. Color 15 Stem 5 Foliage 5 Fullness 15 Form 15 Depth v.". 15 Size 30 Total 100 Single Varieties. Color 40 Form . , 20 Substance 20 Stem and Foliage 20 Total 100 Pompon Varieties. Color 40 Form 20 Stem and Foliage 20 Fullness 20 Total 100 Single varieties to be divided in two classes — the large flowered and the small flowered. Chas. W. Johnson, Sec'y. Morgan Park, III. igii. The American Florist. 513 Meetings Next Week. • Albany, N. Y., October 5, 8 p. m— Albany i Florists' Club, -TI-T;! State street. Buffalo, N. Y.. October 3, 8 p. ra.— Buffalo I norlstV Club. 385-87 Ellicott street. 1 Chicago, October 6. 8 p. m. — Chicago Florists' \ Club, Union Restaurant, Tli West Uandolph street. Dayton, 0. , October 2, 8 p. m. — ^Dayton I-'Iorists' Club, 37 East Fifth street. Detroit, Hich., October 2, 8 p. m. — Detroit Florists' Club, 112 Farmer street. Fall River, Mass., October 3, 8 p. m. — Fall River Florists' aud Gardeners' Association. Grand Rapids, Mich., October 2. — Grand Rapids Florists' and Gardeners' Club, office of member. Lake Geneva, Wis., October 7, 8 p. m. — Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Asso- ciation. News building. Lenox, Mass., October 7. — Lenox Horticultural Society. Los Angeles, Calif., October 3, — Los Angeles , County Horticultural Society. Louisville, Ky., October 3, 8 p. m. — Kentucky Society of Florists, Third aud Broad wuy. Milwaukee, Wis., October 5, 8 p. m. — ^Mil- waukee Florists' Club, Quiet House, Mason street and Broadway. Montreal. Que., October 2. 7:45 p. m. — Mon- treal Gardeners* and Florists' Club. Royal Guar- dians building, 211 Sherbrook street, west. New Castle. Ind., October 3. — State Florists' Association of Indiana. New Orleans, La,, October 4, 8 p. m. — Ger- man Gardeners' Club, 624 Comrhon street. Newport, R. I., October 4. — Newport Horti- i ultural Society. Pasadena, Calif., October 6, 8 p. m. — Pasa- dena Gardeners' Association, Board of Trade Rooms. West Colorado street. Philadelphia, Pa. , October 3, 8 p. m. — Flo- rists' Club of Philadelphia, Horticultural hall, Broad street above Spruce. Pittsburgh, Pa., October 3, 8 p. m. — Florists* ■ aud Gardeners' Club of Pittsburgh, Fort Pitt Hotel, 10th street and Penn avenue. Salt Lake City. Utah. October 3.— Salt Lake Florists' Club, Huddart lloral Co., 64 Main street. San Francisco, Calif., October 7. — Pacific roast Horticultural Society. Seattle, Wash., October 3. — Seattle Florists' ■ Association, Chamber of Commerce. Second ave- nue and Columbia street. St. Paul, Minn., October 3, 8 p. m. — Minne- sota State Florists' Association, 510 Suelling avenue, north. Utica. N. Y., October 6, 8 p. m.— Utica Flo- rists' Club. Genesee hall. Oneida square. Washington, D. C, October 3, 8 p. m. — Flo- rists' Club of Washington, 1214 P street N. W. Wants, For Sale, Etc One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See ReadyReference Section. Wbere answers are to bo mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted— Florist. German all around man wisnes position- good references- Cbica?o preferred. Key 49.2 care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Young man wants place as fireman; 17 sears experience; good Chicago references. Address Key 504. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By traveling saleaman; 15 years' experience; well acquainted with plants. Heeds and fiorists' supplies; a hu -Her; can speak German. Kt-y 494 care Amt- rican Florist. Situation Wanted— Gardener. Scotch seek* sit- uation; thoroughly experienced id greenhouse , and all gardenir? work. Address I W. F. Stewart care E. C. Roberts. \ ■ 824 E Locuht St. Daveopo't. la. Situation Wanted -As clerk in retail or whole- sale business fifteen years experience; am well posted in all branches of ibe business can furnish ' first-class relerences. Address Key 503. care American Florist. Situation Wanted -oy German gndener. 25 years oi age. bavinij had practical and theoretical t-'xperkence in greenhouses and gaidett 6c Washburn. 131 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Help Wanted-'I know of an opening for a cemmercial plantsman in a good middle west city; 25 000 feet of glass; hve men employed: salary $1.(00 or more J. C Vaughan, 31 \V. Randolph St.. Ch'cagol Help Wanted— An industrious, sober, up to- daif decorator and desifcner: must know how to handle firot-class trade. State wa? "-s. experience and references in first letter, John Reck & Sox Bridgeport. Conn. Help Wanted— Grower to take charge of green- house Must understand growing of carnations. chrysanthemums and bedding stock Sober single German preferred. State wages per month with boaid. D. S. Sevingston 1657 Crawford Road. Cleveland Ohio. For Sale— Floristb' palm wagon or one or two horses; in good crindiiion. Veka L. Schlckah'. Frie. Pa. For Sale— Two houses. ISxlOO. located in Irving Park: ill health cause for selling; a snap. Henky Schuffert 4332 Barnard St., Chicago. For Rent— One greenhouse iVxlOO. with ad joining five room cottage alt modern, on the south side of city. Panv renting must buy stock. Will rest very cheap for a term ot years. 6027-29 S. Wood St . Chicago. For Sale or Rent— An old established retail florist store in Chicago, located on Wrightwood, Sbefiield and Lincoln Aves. Greenhouse in connection. For further particulars call on or write J. T. Helbok, 911 Wrightwood Ave.. Chicago. Ill, For Sale— 10 greenhouses, about IS UOO feet oi glass, all new. mostly modern improved business establishedfor 20 yeare; an 8 room house, barn. 10 acrcd of land in connection in the town of Rocton on the outskirts of Beloit Wis., about three miles from the postoltice of Beloit: the only wholesale vegetable plant grower for Beloit mar- ket also a shipping trade of 23surrounding towns: only one greenhous-- in Beloit besides ours; pop- ulation of the town is 18.000: the cause for selling is poor health. J. H. Farnsworth, Rockton. 111. Wanted— Catalogs a-nd price lists from the trade (nurserymen and florists.) .1. A. Larson. Florist. Box 58. Florence. Nebr, Wanted to Rent— Greenhouse with some land in good town in Northern Ohio. Indiana or Illi- nois, not too far from railroad; will lease for term of years with privilege of buying. Kindly give full particulars in regard to location and price in your first letter. Address " Florist." 808 Church St. Flint Mich. Help Wanted. First-class storeman; send refer- ences and state wages in first letter. GEORGE C. WEILAND, 602 Davis St., EVANSTON, ILL. Stop! Read This! Are you a live satosman with a little better than ordinary ability? Are you thoroughly acquainted with the Horist and nursery tr&de, Tnere is a position on our sales force (or yon. btale your qualiiicatiODS in first letter. Key 484, care American Florist. Sales Lady Wanted Voung lad/ assistant in an up to-date retail Hower htore; one that is competent to wail on trade to the best advantage. Thorough experi- ence in design work not necessary. Good oppor- tunity for right party. Apply G. M. NAUMANN & SON, 10515 Superior Ave.. CLEVELAND, OHIO Salesman Wanted. A good all-'rouDd salesman wanted: one who is accustomed to waiting on first class trade and is not afraid of work. To the right party a permanent position is assured, providing that he proves his worth. It is necessary that photo (latest) should accom- pany all applications. Give references and all par- ticulars in first letter and state vaces expected. DUNLOP'S, Toronto, Canada. FOR SALE. Two hot water boilers, horseshoe type, each capable of heating 6i 00 square feet of 4 in. pipe: four years old: complete with front, gratebar and smnkebox. all good as new Price on board car §200.00 each. .'\lso one large ftroeschell boiler 5x16 feet, grate area 5x5 feet: boiler cost $619.00 three years ago: will sell for half thot orice. In- quire or address GEO. REINBERG, 152 N. Wabash Ave.. ChiCogO. FOR SALE CHEAP. If taken at once: will sell with fSUOO cash, bal, ance on easy payments my greenhouse plant, consisting of 50.000 sq ft, of glass. 15 acres of land. barn. living rooms, horses, wagons, etc.. with railroad spitch on premises: this range is located within 30 miles of Chicago on three rail- roads: C. M &St. P, Belt Line and C, M Elec- tric road: all stock planted ready lor business: for further pa-ticuiars rail or wriie CHICAGO ROSE CO., 153 N. Wabaali Avenue, CHICAGO. Trade Directory For 1911 THB AMERICAN FIvORIST COMPANY'S Trade Directory for 1911, fttlly revised to date, with thousands of new names and changes of address now ready for distribution. It contains 590 pages, including complete lists of the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada, arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. Also lists of Foreign Merchants, Firms which issue catalogues. Hor- ticultural Supply Concerns, Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Archi- tects, Experiment Station Horticulturists, Botanical Gardens, and much other conveniently indexed and invaluable trade information. ^PUBLISHED BY THE American Florist Company 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A. contains 590 Pa^es Price: $3.00 postpaid 514 The American Florist. Sept. JO, Beauties-Roses-Carnations fe^ WHITE and YELLOW 'MUMS, fine large flowers, $2.00 to $3.00 per dozen. The Aster season is over so we are shipping Carnations instead. We Grow all the Stock we Sell and Guarantee it to be Strictly Fresh. PRICE LIST I J AMERICAN BEAUTIES Extra long. 3(>-in 24 to ;i0-in . . 18to20-in.. 12-in 8-in Per doz. $;i 00 2 50 ■_' 00 1 50 1 00 76 Kaiserin, Rhea Reid, Maryland Per 100 Extra long select $8 00 Good Medium length $6 00 to 6 00 Good Short 3 00to 4 00 KlUarney, White Killarney, and Perle Per 100 Extra long $6 00 to $ 8 00 Good medium length $4 00 to 5 00 Good short length 3 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward per Medium $4 00 to Short 2 00 to CARNATIONS Select White and Pink HARRISII LILIES per doz. 1 00 to " per 100, 8 00 to Yellow 'Mums per doz. 2 00 to White 'Mums 2 00 to LUyof the Valley 3 00 to Adiantum 1 00 to Asparagus Sprays 3 00 to Ferns, Eastern per 1000, $1 50 Galax, Green per 1000 1 00 Bronze per 1000 150 Smilax per doz. 100 $5 00 3 00 $2 00 1 25 10 00 3 00 3 00 4 00 1 50 4 00 20 15 16 2 00 Our Selection of Roses in lots of 500 at the rate of $20.00 per 1000. BASSETT & WASHBURN, Office and store: 131 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, Illinois Chicago. TRADE A LITTLE LIVELIEK. A little more life was noticeable throughout the market the past week, especially among the retailers, which caused a larger demand on the whole- sale houses. The Jewish new year was the cause of quite a demand, and some large funerals that called for a quan- tity of flowers, notably that of the millionaire head of the leather trust, C. W. Allen of Kenosha, Wis., prac- tically cleaned up the market the latter part of the week, especially of Amer- ican Beauty roses. Trade is reported by both wholesalers and retailers to be slowly improving. The displays by the large department stores at their fall openings is also creating quite a de- mand for the large and showy flowers. Chrysanthemums are now being re- ceived in large quantities, are used in all large displays and decorations and are bringing good prices. Asters are nearly done, there being but few of first quality offered, but carnations are much more abundant and of good qual- ity, white carnations being quite plen- tiful. Roses are of first class quality, some very fine blooms of all the pop- ular varieties being received. Mrs. Aaron Ward is improving rapidly and this variety is being well received by the customers at the retail stores. Many retailers are featuring them in the stores and window displays and they attract considerable attention. Gladioli are still very plentiful and the quality is good for the lateness of the season. Dahlias are more plentiful, biat it is doubtful if the large quantities generally found on the market at this time of the year will materialize, the general opinion being that dahlias have not done as well this year as usual. ' Orchids are in much larger supply, there being large receipts of Cattleya labiata and some beautiful sprays of Oncidium varicosum Rogersii. Lily of the valley is in good supply and of good quality and is being largely used in the early fall weddings. Lilies are of excellent quality and are being re- ceived in good quantities, very fine vases of giganteums being seen at all the wholesale stores. The Japanese lilies are about done and are practi- cally out of the market. Autumn foli- age is being freely used in all the store windows and decorations betokening that the fall trade is opening. Greens are of exceptionally good quality and in good supply. NOTES. The Florists' Club will celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary Thursday, October 5. The florists' clubs of De- troit, Cincinnati. St. Loviis and Milwau- kee have been invited to attend and have accepted the invitation. The regular club meeting will be held at 7 p. m., and after adjournment a ban- quet will be served in the large ban- quet hall of the Union hotel, 68-72 West Randolph street, at 8 p. m. La- dies are invited to attend and the club members are requested to bring their wives, daughters and sweethearts. F. F. Benthey, the oldest living president, will officiate as toastmaster. The com- mittee in charge is A. T. Pyfer, A. C. Kohlbrand, Allie Zech, H. N. Bruns and E. C. Amling. Tickets may ba procured of the committee or at the wholesale stores. Eugene Dailledouze and wife reached this city September 24, returning from the Yosemite Valley, about which they are very enthusiastic, Mr. Dailledouze saying he would not have felt happy to have lived and missed this grand scenic spectacle. A surprise party in which T. B. Gray of the Geo. M. Garland Co. played a prominent part, was held at the home of Miss Ida Poyer in Des Plaines on Tuesday, September 26. The tinkling 1 sound of the wedding bells can almost j be heard. Wm. Sgoros, of the Madison Floral ! Co., took a few days off to show his ' friend, James Papadakos, around the i city this week. The latter was here on business connected with the new store that he will open in Kansas City, Mo., in the near future. Frank Johnson, of the A. L. Randall Co., is back from a successful business trip to Kansas City, Mo. Otto Goe- risch, of the same firm, has returned from a similar mission, with the samei story, to Racine and Milwaukee. Geo. Perdikas has the contract for the arrangement of the decorations at; the Stewart restaurant, the popular eat- ing house, that recently opened on East Van Buren street. It can be seen at a glance that Mrs. P. Williams is again in charge of thei Atlas Floral Co.'s store, for the win- dows are again arranged in her artistic manner. H. L. Keun, the Wentworth avenue florist, is back from a most enjoyable visit at Muskegon, Mich. His mother has returned from a few weeks' vaca- tion at Akron, O. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is cutting an extra fancy grade of white and yellow chrysanthemums, cattleyas and Amer-i ican Beauty roses. The Chicago Carnation Co. is cutting a choice grade of carnations with Washington, Alvina and two new seed- lings showing up exceptionally fine. A. E. Hunt & Co., of Evanston, are filling a good many orders for rooted cuttings of Etoile d'Or and Chicago Market White daisies. M. Wiuandy is building a range ol vegetable houses in Evanston for C. P. Liedier. E. E. PeiSer, "the Peony King," has returned from a most enjoyable three months' visit in Canada. i igii. The American Florist. 5i5 Here's Where You Can Get THE BEST KILLARNEYS Both Whife and Pink Large, magnificent blooms on all lengths of stems, with luxuriant foliage. Positively tiie Best. None as good in the market- Unusually large crops enable us to supply you all. BEAUTIES Richmond, Mrs. Jardine and Uncle John Are also in good crop and of the same quality as the Killarneys. The stems are good, the substance is fine, and the blooms of the finest possible colors and of unsurpassed quality. CURRENT PRICE LIST— subject to change without notice. BEAUTIES Perdoz Extra Select $2 60 36-inch stem 2 00 30-inch stem 1 60 24-inch stem 1 26 20-iinch stem .■ 1 00 15-inch stem 75 12-inch stem 50 Per 100 Killarney, select $ 6 00 medimn $ 3 00 to 4 00 short 2 00 White Killarney, select 6 00 medium 3 00 to 4 00 Per 100 Uncle John, select $5 00 medium 3 00 short 2 00 My Maryland, select c 00 medium $ 3 00 to 4 00 short -J 00 Richmond, select 6 00 medium 3 00 to 4 00 short 2 00 Carnations, fancy i 00 good lOOto 150 Easter Lilies, medium 10 00 long 12 00 l^Z::::::::::::::::::::::::::. ■'""^" IZ\\^ ^^'- f2H Ferns 1 60 mSumZ:::;:".:::::":"":::::: ocoto 'iooi sprengen and Asparagus sprays each 6o short 2 00 I All Green Goods at market rates. Mrs. Jardine, select i; 00 im liCOto 4 00 2 00 ROSES, our selection, $3.00 per 100 WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave., OHIOiVOO 516 The American Florist. Sept. }o, Poehlmann Bros. Co. mi-U I Randolph St. Long Distance Phone Randolph 35 Short Roses, our selection, $10 per 1000 Medium " " •• $20 *• " CHICAGO, ILL. Current Price List. — AMERICAN BEADTIES Per Doz. Ivong, specials $2 60 to $:> 00 36-inch OO 30-inch 1 50 21-inch 1 25 18 to 20-inch 1 00 Short Per 100, $2.00 to $6 00 Per 100 KILLARNEY, Special $ 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short ....$2 00 to 3 00 RICHMOND, Special 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short $2 00 to 3 00 WHITE KILLARNEY, Special 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short $2 OOto 3 00 PRINCE DE BULGARIE 4 00 to 10 00 MRS. AARON WARD 2 00 to 6 00 Subject to change without notice. Per 100 MY MARYLAND, Special $8 00 j Fancy 6 00 j Medium 4 00 Short $2 00 to 3 00 PERLE and MELODY 4 00 to ii 00 Cattleyas per doz., fCi 00 Oncidlums 3 00 CARNATIONS, Per 100 Fancy white, pink and red 3 00 First quality $1 OOto 2 00 Short Lawson, Winsor, White 50 to 75 Mums, very good, white and yellow, l' 00 to Harrisii LUies per doz., $1 50 VaUcy $2 00 to Gladiolus Asters 1 OOto " extra fancy 3 00 to Plumosus sprays, Sprengeri Plumosus Strings, extra long... per strinp, 60c Galax per ICOO, .$1 25 Ferns per 1000, 1 50 Adlantum Croweanum 75c to :i 00 10 00 4 00 4 00 2 00 4 00 3 00 1 00 POEHLIVIANN'S FANCY VALLEY EXTRA FINE HARRISII LILIES } W8 make these a specialty. Cae supply them all the Year. Once tried you will have no other John Goede. the foreman of the Hoer- ber Bros.' greenhouses, at Des Plaines, has the stock looking in splendid con- dition and a good cut of Richmond, My Maryland, Killarhey, White Killar- ney, Bride, Bridesmaid, and Mrs. Jar- dine roses is the outlook for the fall trade. A novelty that attracts atten- tion is this firm's new rose Wilhelmina, a beautiful dark pink flower on long wiry stems bearing luxuriant foliage. This rose is said to be a good pro- ducer and will be disseminated bv this firm next year. Lars Olson, the en- gineer at this place, evidently believes in beautifying the premises, for the rear of the boiler shed resembles a small park with an attractive flower garden and a small menagerie. The A. Dietsch Co. has received an- other order for a second addition of two houses, 27x152 feet, from Furrow & Co., Guthrie, Okla. Baker Bros, of Fort Worth, Texas, evidently like the Dietsch material, for they have also placed their order with this firm. Carl Ickas. the hustling manager, says the A. Dietsch Co.'s books will show a 50 per cent increase at the close of this season over that of last year. E. H. Hunt is filling a large number of orders for the Fisher Carnation Clip, which has recently been placed on the market and for which they are gen- eral agents. It is a very simple device and one that is meeting with much favor among the growers in this and other sections of the country. This firm will gladly furnish our readers with descriptive literature upon re- quest. Abe Iralson, a genuine western ranchman, of W^endall, Idaho, is re- newing old acquaintances in this city. It will be remembered by many in the trade that he formerly conducted a store on East Forty-third street. John Sinner says his firm will soon Growers. Attention I Why not sell your own stock? We have the finest location in the Chicago market and space enough to accommodate several growers selling their own stock. PERCY JONES 56 East Randolph St., CHICAGO be cutting from a large crop of Kil- larney roses. J. Arnold came dbwn from Milwau- kee this week to meet his wife, who returned from a several months' visit abroad. While he was in the city he placed an order with the A. Dietsch Co. for material for two new green houses. The Golden Glow and October Frost chrysanthemums that Miss Martha Gunterberg is supplying her customers are of the first quality, as are also the roses which are now arriving in large quantities. Wm. F. Fuller, the Ravenswood Park florist, says that trade in general is picking up and that he was exceed- ingly busy with funeral work on Sep- tember 23. The J. B. Deamud Co. is showig a very fancy grade of carnations, lilies, dahlias and roses, and are headquar- ters for good quality smilax. E. J. Fancourt, representing S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia and New York, is calling on the trade here this week. Chas. Erne, formerly with E. H. Hunt, is going to open a retail store at his former home in Terre Haute, Ind. Wm. Gregory and wife of Luding- ton, Mich., were welcome visitors this week. In and out again, Edw. Amerpohl> of Janesville, Wis. igii. The American Florist. 517 Look! Look! Look! View Showing a Part of Our Range, 2,000,000 Feet of Glass. The Section That Was Damaged During the Recent Severe Storm Has Been Repaired And we are pleased to say that the only loss suffered was the breakage of glass. The favorable weather we have had allowed us sufHcent time, before frost set in to make the necessary repairs w ithout the loss of but a very few plants. SUPPLY AS LARGE AS EVER. So send in your order and we \\ ill till them as in the past with good choice seasonable stock. Our Beauties, Richmond, Killarney, White Killarney, Mrs. Marshall Field and all items mentioned in our price list below are of excep- tionally hne quality, the very best obtainable, so send in your order to us. Current Price List: AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. Extra long stems $3 00 36 inch stems 2 50 30 inch stems 2 00 24 inch stems 1 75 20 inch stems 1 60 16 inch stems 1 25 12 inch stems 75c to 1 00 Short stems 50 Richmond !„, , ^ ^^'^ ^°?o n« KUlarney 1=^,'" select... %% 00 White KlUarney Select 6 00 My Maryland Medium $3 00 to 5 00 Mrs. Field Uncle John. \ Extra select... \ Select D" 00 HarrtslI Per doz., $1 25 to $1 50 Carnations 1 50 to 2 Oo Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Adlentum i oo Asparagus, per bunch 60 Ferns, per 1000 1 50 Peter Reinberg, 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. 518 The American Florist. Sept. so, FALL ANNOUNCEMENT We lire in position to furnish you with the best stock seen in this market so early in the season. To satisfy yourself on this score, send us your orders — let us convince you of the fact. Can supply Yellow — Chrysanthemums — white Prince de Bulgarie Beauties in All Grades The new charming light pink rose, which is making a p^^^. ^^^^ ^^^ substance they simply can't be beat, great hit. Try 'em and give your customers something new. Also the following Roses in quantity, of splendid quality : My Maryland, Jardine, Kaiserin, Pink Killarney, Wliite Killarney, Riclimond, Perle. Carnations In All Varieties ka^i^^''"" J.ABUDL0NG Valley Harrisii Bouvardias Daisies Sweet Peas 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE Roses, valley and CARNATIONS nnnwcp nc A Specialty onUntn Ur €UT FLOWERS Sprengeri Piumosus Smilax Adiantum Ferns Tim Matchen says that the damage to the Peter Reinberg greenhouses on Robey street was not as large as was first expected, the only loss being the breakage of glass. The favorable weather we have had allowed the men sufficient time to make the necessary repairs before frost set in, thereby saving the plants that it was at first expected would be a total loss. The supply at the store is as large as usual, with an exceptionally fine grade of the beautiful rose, Mrs. Marshall Field, showing up exceptionally well. J. A. Budlong is receiving a fancy grade of pink bouvardia, for which the demand is exceedingly heavy. It seems as if this popular flower is sold as soon as it reaches the market and that the supply is never equal to the demand. Phil Schupp, the enterpris- ing manager, received a very compli- mentary letter from an out-of-town customer in Texas, in which the writer said that his stock is arriving in the best possible condition after being in transit two days. A prominent florist who visited the Peter and George Reinberg and Chas. Handel greenhouses after the storm, states that in his opinion the wind which came from the west and first damaged the trees in Rose Hill cemetery, broke just as it reached Chas. Handel's and Geo. Reinberg's greenhouses, then started to rise, catching the top of Peter Reinberg's houses and blowing off the roof of the tall store building across the street from the latter place. A. L. Vaughan of Vaughan & Sperry has been calling on the growers the past week and reports the outlook very promising, with plenty of stock for all. He says he found Wm. Lynch looking the picture of health, hard at work in his greenhouses, where he has been devoting his time since he re- signed his position with E. H. Hunt a short time ago. Headquarters for ORCHIDS and all Fancy Stock CHAS. W. NcKELLAR, 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Wietor Bros, are enjoying exception- ally good business, and the trade on Sunday, September 24, was so brisk that they were practically cleaned out. The cut of Killarney, White Killarney, Mrs. Jardine and American Beauty roses is very large and of exception- ally good quality, which enables them to give their customers plenty of good, choice stock. Geo. M. Garland, the well known manufacturer of gi"eenliouse material, visited Redford, Mich., to witness the manipulation of the greenhouse on wheels at A. J. Stahelln's. Mr. Gar- land furnished the material and was interested in the successful experiment, the houses being moved with the breaking of only one light of glass. The many friends of Paul Blome are pleased to hear that he is feeling much better and that he is again able to attend to his duties at the store. Art. Blome is seen at the market every day buying stock for the splendid trade that his firm enjoys. The Business Men's Commercial As- sociation of the west side will hold a celebration next week, beginning Mon- day, October 2. A. I. Simmons, an active member, is making preparations to have several fine window displays at his store on West Sixty-third street. E. W. Metz, with Mrs. J. B. Free- man, Toledo, O., visited the Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s greenhouses this week. Chas. Koelker and daughter of the same city were also seen in the local market on September 25. Articles of incorporation have been granted Percy Jones, Inc. The capital stock is $10,000. The incorporators are H. Van Gelder, president, and L. M. Jones, secretary and treasurer, and R. D. Elder. Mrs. Frank Garland has returned from a visit with her daughter Rennie at Albuquerque, N. M. Miss Garland's friends are pleased to hear that she is feeling much better and that her health is improving. The Horticultural Society has finally decided upon the Art Institute for the spring show, which will be held March 11-17. Revised premium list will be issued shortly. Bassett & Washburn are cutting a fancy grade of Golden Glow and . Smith's Advance chrysanthemums. The roses and carnations that this firm Is cutting are of their usual good quality. O. Johnson of the Batavia Green- house Co. is supplying his customers with some good gladioli from a late crop. Fred Strail and family have returned from a most enjoyable three months' outing at their cottage in Twin Lakes, Mich. A meeting of the Illinois State Flor- ists' Association will be held at the Dome building at the State Fair at Springfield at 2 p. m. October 3. Sol Garland cut his first Golden Glow chrysanthemums this week. igii. The American Florist. 519 LARGE SUPPLY OF Beauties, Roses, Carnations, Asters And All Other Good, Choice Seasonable Stock BEST IN THE MARKET Order of Us. CURRENT PRICE LIST AMERICAN BEAUTIKS Per doz. 36to48inch $2 50 to $3 00 24to30inch SlSOto 2 DO 18 to 24 inch 1 00 t« 190 12tol8inch 75 to 100 8to 12iDch 50 ROSES Per 100 Specials $8 00 to $10 00 Richmond $3 00 to $6 00 Killarney 3 00 to 6 00 MamaD Crochet 3 00to My Maryland 300to Brides 3 00 to Maid 300to ROSES. Our Selection. 600 600 600 6 00 $3 00 MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 Asters, fancy $2 00 to $3 00 common 75 to ISO Carnations, fancy 200to 3 00 common 75 to 150 OrcJiids per doz...$5 00 to $7 50 'Mums perdoz.. 2 00to 3 00 Gladioli $3 00 to $5 00 Harnsii Lilies 12 50 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Adiantum 75 to 100 Asparagus Strings — each. 50c to 60c .Asparagus Bunches., .each, 25c to 50c Sprengeri Bunches.... each. 25c to 35c Srailax perdoz.. $1 50 Galai, green per lOOO. 1 50 bronze per lOCO. 125 Ferns per 1000, 150 Subject to change nitbout notice. VAUGHAN & SPERRY '""iSSS"!?/,';''"' 161 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. ''The Busiest House in Cliicago." A General Assortment of All Greens and Seasonable Flowers Wild Smilax Always on Hand. ASTERS Fine large blooms of the best quality and varieties. CARNATIONS Extra fancy blooms that equal winter grown stock. All Stock billed out a t Lowest Ma r k e t Prices. ROSES Plenty of all grades and varieties, GLADIOLI Large spikes on lo»g stems, with clean foliage. Our stock is of exceptionally fine quality and arriving in such large quantities that we are enabled to fill all orders. We would be pleased to fill yours. . J. B. DEANUD CO. Phones L^VlS'^^iiE: 160 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO The W. E. Lynch Co. has its new plant at West Twentieth street and Harlem avenue now in running order. There are three greenhouses, each 28x300 feet, all the bench space de- voted to carnations, which look well, though on account of late planting (just completed) there will be no cut to amount to anything for some weeks. There is a fine crop of cabbage on the 10-acre property of the company, which, with the erection and stocking of the greenhouses, shows that Billy Lynch has been a busy man since he quit the commission business early in the summer, busy enough to take off 40 pounds and look fit as a Harlem winner of the long ago. It should be added that the greenhouses, although exposed to the full sweep of recent storms, never quivered. They are of Foley construction. George Reinberg, in speaking of the damage done to his greenhouses by the recent severe storm, says the fur- ther the men go into the wreck the more the loss appears and that his loss would reach about $8,000 or $10,000. He hopes with a few more days of favorable weather to have the houses, which he intends to repair completed. The new form of price list which the Chicago Flower Growers' Association has adopted is meeting with the ap- proval of their customers, who are already ordering by the system adopt- ed. It is very simple, easily under- stood dnd tells the buyer just what he may expect for the prices quoted. 520 The American Florist. Sepi. JO Beauties, Roses, Valley Chrysanthemums Large supply— Fine c|uaUty. Good Short Roses $10.00 per 1000 Carnations Good shipping stock in longer grades. &§■»■•# "I>" Grade ^liuri $5.00 per 1000. Am. Beauties Good short and medium lengths, also long. Fancy Valley Kiilarney WHITE and PINK. Good long and medium. Smiiax K.'°"^' wire in your orders. They will have prompt attention at reasonable prices. The Geo. Wittbold Co. is shipping a large quantity of clioice plants from their greenhouses at Edgebrook, where the stock is in exceptionally good con- dition. Otto W^ittbold, who is ever on the alert for new novelties, placed a good sized order with Gebr. Teuple, Quedlinburg, Germany, for some of their early new acalypha hybrids. Horticultural Society of Chicago. EXHIBITION OF OUXDOOE FLOWEES. The first fall exhibition of outdoor dowers was held by the Horticultural Society of Chicago at the Art Institute, Michigan avenue, September 21-23. The season has not been of the best for outdoor flowers, the early summer being exceedingly hot and dry and the heavy rain and winds of the last few weeks have ruined many of the best plants and blooms. Consequently the exhibits were not as numerous as was expected, but it is hoped that the show will be the forerunner of annual dis- plays that will interest the growers of the city, both amateur and profes- sional. The principal exhibitors were Mrs. P. B. Andrus, A. W. Wilkinson, of Morgan Park, Cushman Gladioli Co., Sylvania. O.. and Vaughan's Seed Store. The exhibits filled about 200 vases in the gallery at the northwest corner of the second floor of the insti- tute and some n^w and meritorious exhibits were displayed. The Cushman Gladioli Co. showed a vase of a new dahlia. Majestic, which was awarded honorable mention. Vaughan's Seed Store was awarded a silver medal for the best display of cut blooms of hardy herbaceous plants, second prize for best vase of blue asters, third prize for collection of dahlias, special prize for display of cannas and bronze medal for best collection of .vege- tables. In the display of herbaceous SPECIAL PRICE LIST Each letter denotes a grade; A, being best; B, next; C, next; etc. Below each grade is quoted the price. When buying order according to list. Grade A .03 .04 .10 750 .16 .03 .03 1.00 2 00 Each Perdoz. Each Per 100 duysanthcmums. Yellow and Wliitc. Am rlcan Beauties Killlarncys White Klllarneys Rlckmonds My Maryland Carnations Valley Sister Lilies Orchids. catUeyaa Smiiax PInmosus Sprays Sp engerl Sprays Adlantnmi Hybridum, ex'tra slrong..ri Galax, SI 50 per 10(X) Ferns I.,iO per 1000 Mrxican Ivy 6.00 per I«10 Wild Smiiax, (iuiirantocd tjnod, per case, .50 lbs. $5,01^. Ol-der in advance. The Chicago Flower Growers' Association B c D £ F G H I .20 i .16 $ .12 » .10 ft % *. ., .20 .16 .12 M .06 M .02 .07 .06 .05 .(M .03 .02 .01 .07 .06 .05 .IW .03 .02 01 ,07 .06 .05 .04 .03 .!« .01 .or .06 .05 .(» .03 .02 .01 .02 .Olii .01 .03 .02 .... .08 .06 6.00 .10 .02 .02 .7i .50 1.50 1 Phone Randolph 5449. 176 N. Michigan Ave., flowers were noted some perennials of exceptional merit. Artemesia lacti flora was a very striking bloom with large heads of pure white flowers that were very showy. The Delphinium belladonna hybrids were splendid blooms of late flowering varieties of these showy plants. The display of phloxes was grand and included many new and beautiful varieties among which were noted : Tapis Blanc, a large pure white of great substance and fine large heads; Pantheon, bright carmine rose with large florets and large full spikes; Elizabeth Campbell, salmon pink, shading to white; the flowers are exceedingly large and the color very pleasing: Coquelicot, a bright scarlet of good size with com- pact truss; Gen. Von Heutz, another good red with whije star in the cen- ter: Flora Hornung, a large white with carmine eye; Anthonin Mercie, a most beautiful lavender, a new color in phloxes and a decided acquisiton with extra large trusses: L'Aiglon, a large flower of deep rose coloring; Eugene Danzanvilliers, a showy variety of pale heliotrope with white center: Gruppen Koeningen, a beautiful light pink of daybreak shade; Mme. Paul Dutries. shell pink with large flowers and truss, and Bridesmaid, a pleasing white with pink eye. The attendance at the show was very good through all three days, many of the visitors showing interest in the novelties and taking the names of the meritorious varieties that pleased their fancy. A spring show will be held at the same place March 11-17, for which re- vised premium list will be issued shortly. Chicago Spring: Show at Chlcasro. A meeting of the executive commit- tee of the Horticultural Society of Chi- cago was held September 25, at which J. C. Vaughan, Geo. Asmus, W. N. Rudd. James H. Burdett, Ernest Wien- hoeber, N. H. Carpenter. Carl Cropp and R. J. Haight were present. The pricipal subject of discussion was the coming spring show which, as finally decided, will be held at the Art In- stitute March 11 to 17. A revised premium list will be issued shortly and copies may be had on application to James H. Burdett, 1620 West 104th place, Chicago. YONKERS, N. Y.— At a recent meeting of the Yonkers Horticultural Society it was decided to hold a flower show early in November. Chicago Bowllngf. AUie Zeck was unanimously elected treasurer at a meeting of the bowlers held at Zech & Mauri's store on Mon- day, September 25. The bowling sea- son, with a schedule of 90 games, will open on October 4 at Bensinger's new alleys. West Monroe street. Zech & .; Mann have donated a cup; John | Michelson, of the E. C. Amling Co., six I umbrellas, and the A. L. Randall Co.. I four scarf pins. In addition to aboveV mentioned prizes, there will be manv cash prizes to be awarded the winners, as in former years. The line-up of the teams will be as follows : Roses. Fisher. Wolff, Sehlessmiin. Schnnemann, Conners. Violets. Rergmann, Cole, Friedman. Lieberman. Byers. Orchids. .T. Zecb. Huebner, Farley, Oroff. Goerisch. Carnations. Zech, Lorman, Winterson. Schultz, Fint. i^/j The American Florist. 521 Cut Flowers | E. H. HUNT FOR ALL OCCASIONS. FLORISTS* SUPPLIES TOO. ■SEND FOR PRICE LIST.- 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO KEilCOTT BROS. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 163-165 N.Wabash Ave L. D. Phone Central 466. Chicago Wt will have ai.;tblOE in tha line of CUT FLOWERS and GREENS that yon may want if anybody haa it. at Chlcazo market pricea on day of sbipment. St. Louis. IMPROVED WEATHER CONDITIONS. There has been a delightful change in the weather, being decidedly cooler, and prospects of business are improv- ing. A number of fall openings in the stores have caused a demand for cut flowers and floral arrangements. The Veiled Prophets' ball and annual fall festivities caused a demand the first week in October. The Jewish New Tear was an event that called for many flowers. NOTES. C. Young & Sons Co. was visited by a very stylish and smooth young man who ordered a wreath to be sent to a certain address, tendered a check and received the cliange. A telephone message to the address given brought the response that there was no fu- neral at the house. Mullanphy Florist are first in the field to organize a florists' union in ; St. Louis. They are willing, if formed, to employ union labor only. This will insure superior artists and give em- ployes living wages. This move is strongly endorsed also by Grimm & Gorly. A meeting of the executive commit- tee of the Horticultural Society was held September 19 to complete arrange- ments for the coming flower show. It is expected that it will be one of the largest ever given here. Edna Albright, designer at Grimm & Gorly's, has returned from her two months' vacation at the lakes in Michi- gan. Geo. Wagner, designer and dec- orator has been very busy of late. The store of Mullanphy, florist, has been repainted and everything is in fine shape for fall trade. A fine as- sortment of novelties gives the store a very pretty appearance. Miss M. S. Newman, who closed her store during the heated term, has re- opened together with Miss .\rmstrong i for the season. They have a fine, se- lect trade. Grimm & Gorly had the decorations of the Mercantile Club September 2.5 for the breakfast given to President Taft. The center piece was of Ameri- can Beauty roses. H. G. Berning is receiving some ex- tra fancy long stemmed dahlias, also a fine grade of American Beauty roses. The Bentzen Floral Co. is cutting carnations and are expecting a fine crop of early chrysanthemums. Robert J. Windier returned from his wedding trip September '22 and is ready for fall business. W. F. E.C.AMLINGCO. THE L,ARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe Hover M^Kefe Chicago Sept. 27. Roses, Beauty, specials 36 in 30m 24in 18to20-in .. Per doz, 3 00 2 50 2 00 1 50 1 00® 1 25 Per lOO Short stem 2 000 6 00 ■• Killarney 2 003 S 00 ■• Wbite Killarney 2 00@ 8 00 ■• Richmond 2 00@ 8 00 Piincede Bulgatie 4 OuaiO 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 2 OOffi 6 00 •■ My Maryland 2 00@ 8 OO •■ Perle 2 009)6 00 •■ Kaiserin 2 OOa 8 00 Bride 2 OOS) 8 00 • Bridesmaid 2 008) 8 00 ■• RheaReid S OOoi 8 00 MamanCochet 3 COaiO fO Uncle John .^ 00@ 5 00 Mrs. Jardine 3 009 6 00 Mrj. Marshall Field 3 OOa 8 00 Carnations 1 00@ 3 00 Asters 100(814 00 Cattleyas per doz.. 6 0(1917 50 Dendr. Formo«um,..per doz., 5 OOa 6 00 Phatenopsis 15 00 Oncidiums 3 000 5 00 VandaCiL-rulea perdoz., -,•''''' ChrysaDthemiims... perdoz. 2 OOw 3 00 (iladiolus .... 2O0@40O Lilium Harrisii perdoz., 1 OOSl 50 ■ Rubrum 4 00 Snapdraeons 3 00 Valley 2 000 4 00 Adiantum Croweanum 759)100 Ferna per 1000 1 50 Galax 1 25 Flumosus String each 60 -Smilai perdoz.. 1 5092 00 Sprenueri. Plumosus Sprays 3 00 New Bedford, Mass. The ninth annual fall exhibition of the New Bedford Horticultural Society was held in Odd Fellows hall Septem- ber 14-16, and the hall was filled with meritorious displays. In the centre a magnificent display was staged by James Garthly, gardener on the H. H. Rogers estate in Fairhaven, which at- tracted a great deal of attention. John P. Rooney. gardener for Mrs. Fred- erick Grinnell, made a creditable ex- hibit containing many novelties. Peter Murray of Fairhaven displayed palms and decorative plants. Henry F. Michel! Co., of Philadelphia, exhibited Kunderd's Glory gladiolus. The judges were Maurice Fuld of Philadelphia and A. H. Fewkes. Newton Highlands, Mass. /SHIFMUHi HIM S|\iAHU*KlSC^ ATI •* WHOUSALE ite GEO. H. A'BERMULLER, Wholesale Florist 1324 Pine Street, ST. LOU S, MO. Boston. A BETTER TONE. There is. If anything, a better tone to the marltet. Asters, we are pleased to say, are about in the last ditch. Roses and carnations each day are im- proving in quality. Killarneys are com- ing better colored and with the cooler weather we have had the past week the stems are better. Lady Hilling- don is beginning to assert herself in the market, Mrs. Aaron Ward has little call where the former can be pro- cured. Radiance, as we have men- tioned often during the summer, is still keeping up its reputation, although during the hot months the flower has been somewhat imperfect on opening. With the advent of cool weather that fault may be remedied. There are still Brides in the market and some we no- ticed were very good. As far as we know there is only one grower who has them. They seem to be a back num- ber. The halo of former days has left them. Still we can all look back with pleasant memories of the protege of J. N. May. It was the means of build- ing many places, and it may come back again and get into favor as of old. Richmonds as yet are unsatisfactory, but their innings will come later. American Beauties just now are good. In chrysanthemums Golden Glow is the only variety on the market. Lily of the valley is in excellent quality and plentiful; some salesmen are ad- vertising some under the head of the Blue Ribbon strain. Of course we can tie a blue ribbon on a bunch of cab- bage and call it anything. It's the price and quality the buyer looks at— not the name. NOTES. The Vegetable Growers' Association of America held their convention here last week in Horticultural Hall. Some 250 men and women representing twenty-six states and Canada, were present. A banquet at the Hotel Som- erset marked the close of the business portion. There were 408 exhibits in 136 classes, $2,000 in prizes, which ranged from .$2 to $100. At one of the meetings resolutions were adopted and will be sent to Washington con- demning the free seed distribution. This game has been a bugaboo for many years. We think the money could be used for better purposes than at present, and we don't think it was at first intended to distribute the com- mon kinds of garden seeds, but then congressmen may think by sending a few beans, squash and lettuce seeds they will stand solid with their con- stituents. They are nice, as we know A Good Place to Buy S"; ^^T*'"^- Bulbs and HoriStS' Supplies, write next time you need anything C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis- nOLTON& HIJNKEL CO. Wholesalers of Fresh Flowers 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. VlioMe flower MM-KeU Boston. Sept. 27. Fer 100 Roses BtactT beat 25 00 medinm 10 00®IS 00 coUa .. 200 " Bride Brideamaid 2 00@ 4 00 Extra... 4 00@ 6 00 " Killarney and Richmond.. 2 00@ 6 00 •• My Maryland 2 000 6 00 ■' Carnot 2 009 8 00 Caroationi. aelect 1 SO® 2 00 Callas 8 00@12 00 Cattleyai 35 00@SO 00 Gardenias 15 On02(, ro Gladiolus 2 00® 4 00 Ltlinm Londflornm 8 00@12 10 Lily of the Valley 2 On@ 4 rO Sweet Peas 25® 50 Smilai 12OO01fi OU MiLWADKEE. Sept. 27. Roses. Beantv...per doz.. 75@3 00 Killarney 3 nna 8 0" " Kaiserin 3 00® 8 00 Carnationi 1 0- Killarney 2 000 4 11 My Maryland 2 OOff 4 00 Rtcbmnnd 2 00@ }, lo TheTaft 2 000 5 00 CarnatioDS 1 10® 1 50 Asters 1 Oil® 1 50 Gladiolus 2 000 3 00 Hyd aneeas 2 or® 4 CO Lilium Giganteum 8 00010 00 LongiBorum S 00®IO 00 Lilv of the Valley iOOSS 00 Adiantnm 1000 150 Asparagus Plumosus per bunch. 25 per string. 50 AaparaguB Soreogeri per bunch. 25 Smilax 12 50015 00 J. JAHSKY, T?'^"'"> ^^^ • TRY MY PRICES Tel. Main 3&52'1, Dnetnil UsM 19 Province St., DUslUH, MdSSi Manufacturer of Florist Wire Designs, All kinds of Florist Supplies. Dagger and Fancy Ferns $1.00 per 1000. Green and Bronze Galax, 90c per 1000: by the case. $7.50. Boxwood, 50 lb case $7.50: by the lb.. 25c. Laurel Wreaths, 10 inch, tl.75 perdoz.; 12-inch, $2 25 perdoz,: 14 incn. S3 OO per doz.; 16-inch. $4.50 ppr doz. Lanrel Trimmlml. 4."'' Sc per va'd. RICE BROTHERS Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn« H. G. bEKNlNG Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Fresh Cut Valley AT ALL TIMES C. A. KUEHN, r*![5A'sr' 1122 Pine SL, ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. personally, to feed to the chickens, but the country is paying for what seems to be a useless and expensive game. "With the breaking of the main sup- port ropes, the elevator in the Warren building, Park street, Friday fore- noon, crashed into the room occupied by the Boston Co-operative Flower Market. It came down from the fifth floor. The superintendent of the build- ing was alone in the elevator at the time of the accident. He had both legs broken and was injured internally. Had the accident happened earlier some lives would have been lost, as it dropped in one of the aisles in the I market. igii. The American Florist. 623 r CATTLEYAS, $6.00 per doz ; $40.00 per 100 Cattleyasare more plentiful, and our supply consists of very choice flowers. You will find our price much below what you must pay elsewhere for the same grade. We can furnish pink, white and yellow orchids. We /re Now Located in lur Kew Building, N. W. Cor. 12tli and Race Streets, Philadelphia, Pa. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., KSr^s^ Business Hours 7 a. m. to 8 p. m. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Company WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh Street, PITTSBUR6H. Pfc. C. E. CRITCHELL 34-36 Third Ave. East, CINCINNATI, O. Wholesale Commission Florist Consignments Solicited Complete Stuck of Floriais' Greens and Supplies We noticed some fine American Beauties in Wax Bros. They are mak- ing a specialty of pansies tied in bunches. John Jansky reports a good trade in greens and wire work, with a scarcity of bronze galax. Vacations are over and everyone has settled down to business. The retail stores all have nice win- dow decorations. Mac. PhUadelphla. DAHLIAS, THE FLOWERS OF THE SEASON. The week opens with a warm spell' and the usual results follow — an over- flow supply of soft stock. Dahlias hardly keep over from one day to an- other. Carnations appear very plenti- ful and of fine quality for the season, but are crowded to one side, as is most of other stock, by the dahlias, which are now at their height. Many beauti- ful sorts of these showy fall flowers are offered daily, the leaders being the superb Dorothy Peacock, Jack Rose, Lyndhurst, Ethel Moule, Kriem- hilde, Arabella, Sylvia, Storm King and Minnie McCullough, the tawny copper-colored or orange, tipped with red, which is an ideal color when made up with autumn leaves. The quality of the stock shows quite an advance over that of last season owing to im- proved metliods of culture, as well as selection of flowers and improved packing, choice flowers being now- shipped one layer to a box and all select ones sold by the box and not handled except by the retailers when they are transferred to his show case. Chrysanthemums are now seen in stock every day — the early whites and yel- lows. Golden Glow is showing up fine and appears to sell very well. Ameri- can Beauties are offered with confi- dence, no apologies being necessary. Good stock for the season in all lengths is seen in all the commission houses. Prince de Bulgarie looks as if it would be carried in stock by all the live stores. White Killarney will soon be white and will then lead all the roses of its color. The Double Pink Killar- ney improves and when the cool weather arrives gives promise to be the choice of its color. Cattleyas are much more plentiful, with softening prices on quantity lots. Violets are coming in, but are of poor quality; nothing much to them but the delicious odor. Easter lilies are now like lily of the valley, an all-the-year-round flower, and are much used for funeral Announcement, The Seattle Cut Flower Exchange, At 909 and 911 Post St., SEATTLE, WASH. Has opened a Wholesale and Commission Business in Cut Flowers, Plants, Native and Other Greens, Where they are prepared to supply the dealers wants. All Orders Will Receive Careful Attention. Consignmc nts Solicited- VkoMeHcMrMirlKU Philadelphia, Sept. 27. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, eitri 20 00@35 00 first 10 00@15 00 " Brides and Maids 2 00@ 8 00 " KJUarney 2 00010 00 •' White KJllarcey 2 OOffiiO lO Asters 1 00® 300 Uaitleyas 25 0"«l5u 00 Dalilias 1 00a) 5 00 Uaidenias per doz., 2 OO®.-) 00 Gladiolus 2 00@ 6 00 Llliutn Harrisil 10 JU«l2 OO Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 5 00 Snapdraeons 2 00© 4 00 Adiaotum 1 00^ 1 50 AsparaEns per bancb. 50 PiTTSBORO. Sept. 27. Per 100 Roses, Beanty. special 15 00@20 00 extra 10 00012 00 '• No.l 5 00 " Bride Bridesmaid 2 00@ 6 00 " Ubateoay 2 00@ 6 00 ■• Killarney 2 00@ 6 00 " My Maryland 2 00@ 6 00 " Richmond 2 003 6 00 Carnations 2 DO Asters 1 50® 4 00 Csitleyas 50 00 Llllnm Lonsiflornm 10 00 Lily ol the Valley 4 00 •Sweet Peas 500 1 00 Violets, single 35® 5) Adiantnm 1 00 Asparaens SprenEeri.perbnncfa, 35 strlnes per string, 35 " sprays per bnnch, Vt Peonie 3 OD® 4 00 Smiiaa 15 UU clusters. Plenty of lily of the valley, enough to break or soften the price a little- Shipping trade is satisfactory, there being a good demand for the early out-of-town weddings. Good bunches of'colored oak leaves are now on the market and are much used by the decorators. K. Monmouth County Horticultural Society. The Monmouth County Horticultural Society held its first fall meeting at Red Men's hall. Oceanic, N. J., Sep- tember 22. There was a large and en- thusiastic gathering. William Turner exhibited the finest cattleyas ever shown here. They were awarded 100 for color and 99 for size. The chrysanthemum show was dis- cussed and the proposition made to have the biggest show ever this fall. A discussion on the elm tree beetle fol- lowed, in which everyone participated. It was decided to write to the state ... n. ... „ .1. .1. it .1. .1. » .1. .1, n ii. .1. ii .1. .1, ,1. .1. THE J. M. McGullough's Sons Co., Wholisale Coniniissloi Floristi. CONSIGNMINTS SOUCITED Spsdal atteotioD riven to Shipping Ordtrs, Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES SEEDS and BULBS. Price List OD Application. 316 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, OHIO. \ Phone Muu 584. ^rtrTTniM|»'n- III \ Madison Sa. Consignments Solicited Give ns a Trial We can Please yoo. Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers In Stock. WM. F. KASTINB CO.-£i^ nortsts* SnptkUes and Wire Designs. *. MOLTZ MAURICE L. GLASS A. MOLTZ & COMPANY, WHOLESALE FLORISTS 56-5 7 West 2 6th St., NEW YORK Telephme Madison Square 617 and 618. N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Cooean Bldsr.. 6th Ave. & W. 26th St.. New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. FLOWERS SHIPPED BY P. J. SMITH, Are the best product of the best growers for the New York market, Adlantum Croweamuu,' sold here eiclnslvelT. t9 West 28th St., NEW TORi. Telephone 1998 Madison Saaaie. ttention the American Florist when writing A.L.Y01NG&C0. Wholesale riorists Consignments Solicited Telephone. 3559 Madison Sciuare. 54 West 28th St. NEW YORK VlioMefIo¥crMM*lteU Rodes, New York. Sept. 27. Per 100 Beauty, special S OOffilS 00 extra and fancy... 4 Ooa 8 00 No. 1 and No. 2.... 50@ 2 00 Bride. Bridesmaid, special. 2 00@ 4 00 extra and fancy 2 009 3 00 No. land No. 2 40® 1 CO " KlUarney. My Marylnd.spl 3 00© 4 00 extra and fancy. 2 00® 3 00 No.l and No. 2. 25® 1 00 Richmond 25@ 3 00 Carnations 500 2 00 Asters 259) 2 00 Cattleyas each, 35® 75 Gladiolus 50ai SO Lillum Loneifloram 2 00® 4 00 Lily of the Vallev 50® 2 50 Buffalo. Sept. 27. Roses, Beauty, special 20 fano IS extra 10 No.l 8 No.2 2 Bride. Maid. Killarney 2 Killarney. White and Pink. 2 Carnatinns 1 Chrysanthemums, Golden Glow.. 15 Asters Gladiolus 2 Lilinm Lontrlflomm 10 Lily of the Valley 3 Sweet Peas Adiantum Croweanum Asparagus, per bunch. 35® SO Asparagus Spreneeri.. 35® 50 Asparagus Str Ferns per lOOO. $1 50 Galax, bronze per 1000 150 ■ •• green per 1000, 1 50 Smilax Per 100 00®25 00 00@20 00 00®I2 00 00@IOOO 0C@ 3 00 00® 6 0) 00® 8 00 TO® 2 00 00020 00 SOffli 1 SO ooa 3 00 00@12 00 00® 4 00 40® 50 75® 1 50 50® 60 15 00 WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Wbolesale Commission Deaier In CUT FLOWERS 28 WiUoDgbby Street, Tel. 4591 Main. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Charles H. Totty MADISON, NEW JERSEY Wholesale Florist Chrysantliemlun Novelties my specialty. Mention the American Florist when writing Moore, Hentz & Nash, WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 65 and 57 West 2eih Street, Madison Square. NEW YORK. Uention the American Florist when writing BORACE E. FROIHENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28tli St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Sqnara Mention the American Florist when writint Walter F.Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephones: 3S32 and 3633 Madison Sa, 131 i 133 West 28ih St., NEW YORKt Mention the American Florist when writing KESSLER BROS. 113 W. 28th St NEW YORK. COT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Pbone 2336 Madison. Stilpments Everywltere Prompt and satisfactory. ConsiKuments solicited M. C. rORD Successor to rORD BROS. "sSiSS^S"" FRESH FLOWERS. 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 3870-3871 Madison Square Mention the American Florist when writvi 526 The American Florist, Sept 30, McCALLUM CO. Bell 2503 Main Cuy. 236 Central Cleveland 421 High Ave. C* _^_-_i J| j^-. morning we will be open for business at the above address, where we hope to welcome all onr Florist ^•"*'' *"*"y friends in Cleveland and vicinity. Call and see us, so we will get better acquainted. We probably have something you want. We want your trade, and we both want to push the flower show. We rspect to open up with a nice line of Asters, Gladioli, American Beauties, Roses, Carnations, Ivilies, Valley, Violets, Cattleyas, Chrysanthemums, Dahlias, Smilax, Adiantum, Asparagus Plumosus (strings and bnnches), Sprengeri, Fern.s, Galax, Lencothoe, Wild Smilax, etc., and a full line of Florists' Supplies Remember, Mr. Retailer, with your assistance we will maintain a first- class house that will be of great benefit to you this winter. We positively will do no retailing under any circumstances. We intend to protect the retail dealer all we can and we in turn expect your assist ince in order to carry this out. 9 Superior llSe Carnation Staple For repairing split carnations 1000 for 50 cents Postpaid. Sample free. Special prices to jobbers. WM. SCHLATTER fi SON, 422 Main street, Springfield, Ma s Cleveland. BUSINESS IMPEOVING. Business is slowly Improving and market conditions are about the same as far as stock is concerned. Asters are still very plentiful, although the good stock is in the minority. Gladioli are good generally but receipts show a falling off in quantity. Dahlias are next on the list; but as yet they ■ are mostly the shorter stemmed flowers, the long-stemmed ones selling readily. Carnations are in early this year, and the quality is very good; many short stems are among them however, and these do not move as readily. Easter lilies have been a little short of the demand. A few sweet peas of excel- lent quality are beginning to arrive. Roses of all grades and colors are plen- tiful and show midwinter form, Amer- ican Beauties in particular, being the best sellers. Killarney and My Mary- land are also very good both as to color and length of stems. The new yellow rose Mrs. Aaron Ward is well thought of by all who have used it, particularly Jfpr corsage work, and table decora- tions. Lily of the valley has not been overplentiful but the quality is good with a fair demand. Tritomas are being used quite freely now. Pump- kins and other vegetables and autumn foliage are in line for Hallowe'en decor- ations. NOTES. The Smith «& Fetters Co. had several table decorations at Erie, Pa., Septem- ber 16-17 for Mrs. Chas. Strong, who gave a luncheon in honor of President Taft. Clarence Meyers of this firm had charge and was highly compli- mented on the beauty and the style of the decorations. F. A. Friedly has been very ill the past week but is improving rapidly, and expects to be up and around on a crutch in a few weeks. Frank's many friends wish him a speedy recovery. The Cleveland Florists' Exchange re- ceived their first consignment of box- wood this week. Naumann & Son have added a Flan- ders 1912 model automobile to theii' delivery service. C. F. B. Rochester, N. Y.— The formal open- ing of the Lamberton conservatory will occur early In November when a dis- play of chrysanthemums and other blooming plants will be arranged in the houses. Use J. A. Rumbley's High Grade WILD SMILAX Long Needle Pines, Magnolia Trees* Magno'ia Foliage, Fadeless Sheet Moss. lai:ifac'?.l'Vu"a'ranteed J. A. RUMBLEY, Evergrceii, Alabama Uention the American Florist lohen wrltinn George Cotsonas& Co. wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and DaeKeri Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax. Holly. Lencothoe Sprays. Princess Pine, Etc.. Delivered to allpartsofDnited States and Canada 127 W. 28tll St., bet. 6th & 7th Aves., Ubu, Vnrb Telephone 1202 Madison Sauare. "•" •"" Mention the American Florist when writing Cut Flower Boxes and Fibre Shipping Cases PAPER BOXES of Every Description It will pay you to get our samples and prices before ordering. THE J. E. SMITH CO. 6-8-10-12 N. Central Ave., BALTIMORE, MD- H.BAYERSDORFER&CO. Florists' Supplies. 11 2B Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Send for oar new catalorioe. Mention the American Florist when writino SEPTEMMBER THE FIRST We will resume shipments of SouthernWild Smilax Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Ever) thing in !>oulhern Evei greens. EVERGREEN, ALA. Mention the American Florist when writing Green Galax -AND- Leucothoe Sprays Green Galax, $3.50 per case of 10.0 0. 40c per 1000. .AH lar^e si/ep if prt ferred. Al stock only. Green Leucothoe Sprays at lowest prices, ac- cording to lengths. Terms; 2 per cent off for cash in 10 ■days from dale of invoice, or net 30 days. Mt. Mitchell Dfco. Evergreen Co. Harvard, N. C. We Ar« Now Booking Orders for j Southern Wild Smilax Shipment commenciiK Sept. 1st. Natural and 11^/~\66I7C Perpetuated Sheet IVIV^ OOCiS E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. «< /- \ !► CUT FLOWER BOXES ' EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. ■^- igii. The American Florist. 527 We Are Now Booking Orders for Delivery in March, 1912 Double White Killarney This Rose, in the opinion of the best Rose Growers in the country, is \ 1 J S 1 ■ Hiijg^- ' j^ \^ H \> \? 1 M gi^j character of bloom it is stronger and heavier than Killarney. We shall show them in St. Louis, These are the roses shown at the Baltimore Convention in August. Milwaukee and Chicago this fall. They will be at Detroit in January. Each variety considered separately; prices the same GRAFTED Each $LSINES, ILL» Geo. M. Garland Co., Lock Boi S. Please send your literature about Garland Construction to Name Address City State 530 The American Florist. Sept. 30, fteriS vViiso.1.. WITTBOLD'S Plants ARE BEST Order Today and Avoid the Risk of Cold Weather Shipments Araucaria Excelsa, 4-iii., 60c each; |6 per doz. Asparagus Sprengeri, 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; »I0 per IW..; .$H0 per lOOO; 600 at lOlO rate; baskets, $1. $1.50 and $2 each. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100; b-in. $1 per doz.; $6 per 100. Asparagus scandens and Deflexus, 3-in., $10 per llO. Aspidistra Variegated, 16c per leaf. Green, be per leaf. Crotons, 3-in., $10 per 100; 4-m., 25c each; $3 per doz,; 7-in., (4 inpot) 75c and $1 each. Dracaena Indivlsa, 2 inch, $B per 100; $^5 per lUUU; 8-inch, 'ZV2 to 3 ft. high, $1.5i5 each; $16 per doz. Dracaena Messangeana, strong. 6-in.. $l._'6 each. Dracaena Fragrans, 2V2-in- $1^0 perdoz ; 3-in.,$aperdoz.;4-in., $3per doz; 5-in., $6 per doz. Dracaena Terminalls, 3-iii. $1 75 per doz, English Ivy, 3-in., 76c per doz.; 4 in., $l.60per doz. EuonymOUS Var. (Silver Golden), 2' 2-in., 5Uc per doz.; 6-in., 36c each; $4^20 per doz.; 6-in., 60c each;$6doz. Boston Ferns, 2-in., $3 per loO; .$30 per 1000; 7-in, 75ceach;$9perdoz.; 8-in. $1 each, $lOper doz.; 4-in ,$1.50 perdoz.;$12perl00;6-in.,$3perdoz.; $20 per 100; 6-in., $6 per doz ; $46 per 100; 7-in., $9 per doz.; 9-in., $1.60 each; $18 per doz.; 10-in,, 2.50 each; 12-in $3.60 to $6 each, Boston Baskets, $1, $1.60 and .$2 60each. Flcus Elastica 6-in . 60c each, $6.00 doz.; 7-in., branching, 75c and $1 each, Flcus Pandurata, 7-in,, »2. 60 each, Ficus Repens (Climbing), iVi-'m., 60c each, Jerusalem Cherries, 4-in , $l,Bn per doz., $10 per 100; 5-in,, $2 per doz,; $15 per 100. Pandanus Veitchii, 4-in., 60c each; $5.50 per doz.; 6-in., 75c each. .$9 per doz.; 6-in., $t each, $12 per doz. Pandanus UtlliS,3-in . , $1 .50 per doz. Sansevieria, 4-in., 20c each, $2.25 per doz.; 5 in., 26c each, $3 per doz. Solanum Aculeatlsslmum, 6-in . , strong plants, 60c each, $6 per doz. Tradescantla Var. (Wandering Jew). 2-in,, 40c per do/,., $3 per 100 PALMS. Areca Lutescens, 3V2-in., plants in pot, $2 per do'..; 7-in,, 4 to 5 plants in pot, 36 in, high, $3 each; 8-in,. 6 to 6 plants in pot, 60-64 in. high, $6 ea. Cocos Weddelllana, 2-in., $1.76 per doz., $14 per 100; 3in.,$2.50 per doz.; $20 per 100. Cycas, 6-in., 35c to 60c each; 6-in., 76c to $1 each. Kentia Foasterlana. .7-in. 7-in 8-in, 9-in, Iv'ves 6 to 6 5 to 6 5tofi 6 to 7 High Each 36 to 38 in.. 2.50 38 to 40 in,, 3 50 40 to 42 in,, 4,60 46 to 50 in,, 7.00 Doz. Each Kentia Belmoreana. L'ves High Each 2!4-in. 8-in. 4-in. 6-in. 5 to 6 18 to 20 in 6-in, 6-in. 6 to 7 7-in. 6 to 7 7-in. 6 to 7 8-in. 7 to 8 9 in. 7 to 8 9-in. 7 to 8 $0.76 .. 1.60 20 to 22 in.. 1.00 28 to 30 in.. 2.60 40 to 44 in.. 4 60 44 to 46 in.. 5,50 48 to 56 in,. 8,00 50 to 54 in„10,00 Kentia Forsteriana. 21/2-in 3-in, 4-in, 5-in, 6-in, 6-in, Iv'ves High Each 6 to 6 5 to 6 20 to 24 in, 30 to 36 in,. .75 1.00 Doz. $1.60 2.00 3.60 9 00 18 00 12.00 30.00 Doz, $1,50 2,00 3,60 5,00 $ 9,00 12,00 Ghrysantneinuin iriaiiis 6.in,,itii«-Tdo/„ sukiu double ycuow pompons, s.in,,*^ THE 6E0.WITTB0LD CO. EDGEBROOK, CHICAGO. Made-up. High 7-iu., 3 to 4 in pot, 24-30 in $ 2.60 9-in., 3 to 5 in pot, .50 54 in 8.00 10-in., 4 to 5 in pot, 58-60 in 10 00 12 in,, 4 to 5 in pot, 62-70 in 15,00 Latania Borbonica. 4-in $3 per doz., $20 per 100 Phoenix Can. 7-in,, 36-40-in. high $ 2.50 each 10-in., 50-54 in. high 8. 00 each 10-in., 60-64 in. high 10.00 each Phoenix Roebelenii. 2{/2-in.$2 00 per doz,, $16,00 per 100 3-in 3,00perdoz,, 22,60 per 100 4-in 6,00 per doz,, 45,00 per 100 6-in 9.00 per doz . , 70. 00 per 100 6-in $12.0(1 per doz. 6-in., strong 18.00 per doz, 7-in $2.60 each Phoenix Reclinata. 4-in...26ceach, $3per doz.; $20 per 100 5-in 50c each, $6,00 per doz. Ferns for Dishes 2-in,, nice plants, $3 per 100; $26 per 1000. Achyranthes, ^ varieties, 2-in. %2 per low. Ageratum, R. C. , Stella Gurney and Princess Paulina, $5 per 1000. Alternantheras, rooted cuttings, Aurea nana, Brilliantissima, Parony- chioides major, $6 per 1000. Coleus, Golden Bedder, Beckwith's Gem, AnnaPfitzer yellow, John Pfit- zer, red, Verschaffeltii, 2-in, $2 per 100. Geraniums, s. A. Nutt, 2-in., at $2 er 100; Rose Geranium, 2-in., at $2 per too. Gcman Ivy, Cuttings, $5 per 1000. Lob.lia, Catherine Mallard, 2-in. $2 Wper too. Marguerites, R. C, yellow, white, $10 per 1000. Primula Obconica, 3-in. $0 per 100. Vincas, 4^in. $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. double vi-llow Pompon, r>-iu., is por doz. per doz. ; 6-iu,, 44 p'T doz. Pter.s CietiCj, Aibo L-meata igii. The American Florist. 531 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS WU] be deUvered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Chicago. EstabUshed In 1857. 'iSeM FLORiST^ 739 Buckingham Place, L. D. PboDe Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders, WE HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITT Uention thcAtnerican Florist when writing Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" • andS Greene Ave. and 339 to 347 Greene Ave, Groenbouses: Short Hills, N.]. Deliveries in NEW YORK. LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSKT. Mention the American Florist when writing giW TORI ^THhi. 2094 Broadway, cor. 72nd St. We carry the highest grade of Cut Flowers, and are adjacent to the Theatrical and Steamablp Blilricts References or cash with orders from ■Dknown partiea, ISention the American Florist when writing Infiilo, Niagara Falls, Lockport. S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. '' Mall. Telephone and Telegraph ordtri filled promptly wllb the choiceit itock. Mention the American Florist wheti writing Louisville, Ry. F. Walker & Co., TLORISTS. Phones: Home 1388. Cumb. Main 1388 A. 634 Fourth Avenup. Mention thcAinerican Florist when writing New York and Washington, D.C. J. H. Small ^ Sons FLORISTS New York: 1163 Broadway and Waldorf-Astoria. Washington, D.C: Cor. I4th and G Sts. Mention the American Florist when writing Indianapolis, Ind. BertermaaaBros.Co. FLORISTS Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 £. MADISON ST. Mention the American Florist when writing Alexandria, Va. David Q. Qrillbortzer Bell Phone 281. All orders receive prompt attentioB Uention the American Florist when writinc \ Wt HftVt MADE ARRM». OR ARRIVIN(« A A sign like this in your window will draw good Business now. Steamship Sailinsrs. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. October 1. FROM MONTREAL. Sardinian. Allan. October 3. 9 a. m. ...241 Massachmetto A-vm President Lincoln. Ham.-Amer., 9 a. m.. Ho- boken Pier. New Amsterdam. HoH.-Amer., 10 a. m., Ho- boken Pier. Kaiser Wilhelm II, No. Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m., Hoboken Pier. Vonezia, Fabre, 3 p. m. FROM BOSTON, Cymric, White Star, 4 p. m., Charlestowu Pier, October 4. Mauretania, Cunard, Piers 54 and 56. North River. FROM BALTIMORE. Neckar. No. Ger. Lloyd. 2 p. m.. Pier, 9 Locust Point. October 6. Adriatic. White Star, 12 noon. Piers 59 and 60. North River. La Savoie, French. 10 a. m.. Pier 57, North River. Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm, No. Ger. Lloyd. 10 a. m.. Hoboken Pier. Graf Waldersee, Ham.-Amer.. 11 a. m. October 6. FROM MONTREAL. Tunisian. Allan. October 7. Majestic. White Star, 12 noon, Piers 59 and 60, North River. Lapland, Red Star, 10 a. m.. Pier 61, North River. St. Louis, Amer., 9:30 a. m., Pier 62, North River. Caledonia, Anchor, 8 a. m.. Pier 64, North River. Victoria Luise, Ham.-Amer., 10 a. m., Hoboken Pier. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Merlon. Amer., 10 a. m.. Pier ri4. FROM MONTREAL, Scotian. Allan. FROM MONTREAL. Canada. White Star-Dom., daylight. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Comer 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress. DAKDSFLOR. St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twia Cities and for all points in the Northwest. Tbe Largest Store io America: the larRest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive DiKbt and day. Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM L. ROCK Flower Co. will carefully execute orders for Kansas City, and any town in Missouri, Kansas or Oklahoma Chicago. GANGER & GGRMLEY 187 N. State St. HIGH GRADE OF FLOWERS. 196 All orders are very 1 90 carefully executed- Phone. ^ Central BU Montreal. Cor. St. Catherine and Guy Sts. All orders receive pruiiu'i aneation Choice Beauties, Orchids and Valley always on hand Omaha, Neb. fless & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 famvm St .aJf^dWIi Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street. 532 The American Florist. Sept. JO, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Young & Nugent T«Uplune 2065-20fl6 Madison Saoare. 42 West Z8th Street. To out-of town florists 'KTE'lAr VrtWlT We are In tbe Heart o( WJ!«fV lUIUV And five special attention to steamer and Theater orders. Prompt deliveries and best stock in the market. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl & Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail, Telephone. Telegraph and Cablf orders with best quality stock in season. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders (or cut flowers and designs solicited for delivery in any part of Texas. Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street. Rochester, N. Y. X B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Reofaester Phone 506, Lode Dist, Bell Phone 2189 St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADIN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. Kansas City, Mo. Geo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. 1122GrandAve, will fill all orders for Cut lintit Cih Slid Flowers, Funeral Designs, 5, . ;?„ .; Wedding and Birthday Gifts PleiSant Hill, Mo. that may be entrusted to them St. Louis, Mo. Write, Wire or Plione Your Orders to 1406 Olive Street, RsEulftr discount allowed on all orders, either Plants or Cut Flowers. Pbones Bell, Main 2306; Kinlodi Central 4981 Louisville, Ky. JACOB SCBULZ, 550 So. Fourth Aveniw. Boston, Mass. "Pcnn, The Telegraph Florist" Telegraph us and we will reciprocate. We cover all points in New EnEland. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST eO KEARNEY STREET. Denver, Colo. yhc Park 1643 Broadway FlOral CO. J, A. VALENTINE, President. Philadelphia. Roberf Kilt, 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orders. Dayton, O. Matthews, FLORISTS 16 W. 3rd Street. Flowers in aay arrangement for all occasioas. for Dayton and vicinity. Longr dis. Phones. THE i M. 6ASSER COMPANY, (@[LII^[|(L/^Mi^I%S& Euclid Avanue We Cover All Points in Ohio. FWfflST tosioy. Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. LEADING FLORISTS 212 nitb Ave. NO. NASHVILLE. TENN. New York. MYFR PI nPKT 809-611 Madissn Are New York. Established 1*M David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS Z139-2141 Broadway i6623i^6F3 Columbus. ChoicB Gut FloweB SAN FRANCISCO Podesta 6c Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenne Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town fiorists. New York City. Frank Valentine WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FLORIST Also Manufacturer of ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS. 158 EAST llOTH STREET: Bet. 3rd and Lexington Aves. Tel. 5633 Harlem. Mention the American Florist when writina Cincinnati, O. JULIUS BAER, 138-140 E. Fourth St tond Distance 'Pbonb Mention the American Florist when writin% IN THE HEART OF NEW TORK CITY Pbone 6404 Madison Sq. 12 West 33d St. Oar Motto -THE GOLDEN RUL& Mention the Ajnerican Florist when wrHin^ Orders will be carefollr cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, wholesale mdRetaiinorlst of GRAIiD RAFIOS Mention the American Florist when writint Poughkeepsie, N. Y. "The Saltford Flower Shop" Vassar College and Bennett Sctiool. Rockford, IlL ti.W. Buckbee Colorado Springs, Colo. FRANK F. CRUMP, Wliolesale and Retail Florist. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH & SONS. Will fill yoar for Designs and CutFloners io Michiean igii. The American Florist. 5S3 DESIGNS OR CDT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below.thc Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders, Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Qorner Miami and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cat Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sactdons of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. mention the American Florist when writ*Mj WASfllNGTON D. C. GUDE BROS.CCV FLORISTS 1214 F 3TNW WASH IN CTOKOa Gude's Mention the Amei'ican Florist when writing Pittsburg, Pa. A.W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America, Established 1S74. Incorporated 1909. Uention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice DANIELS S^ FISHER Order by mail, telephone, tilegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" Mention the American Floiist ivhen writing St. Louis, Mo. The Most Central Location in City. r. H. WEBER Boyle and Maryland Aves. CUT FLOWERS AND PLANTS. Phooet: Bell. LIndell 2153; Ktnloch. Delmar 768 Mention the American Florist when writing Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones, 527. Special attectioD to Mail and Telrgraph Orders. Mention the American Florist when writma Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for dellverj in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc., 124 TRKMONT ST. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Reeular trade disc. 2Z9 WEST THIRD STREET. Mention the American Florist when writing City Index to Reta Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Alexandria, Va. — D. G. Grlllbortzer. Anderson. S. 0. — The Anderson Floral Co. Atlanta. Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtre.. Boston— Thos. F. Galvln, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston — Hoffman, 59-61 Mass. Are. Boston — Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St. Brooklyn, N. 5:.— "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo. N. Y.— S. A. Anderson. 440 Main. Buffalo. N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son. 304 Main. Cblcagc — Canger & Gormley. Cblcago — A. Lange, 28 B. Madison St., ChleaKO. Chicago. — Geo. Wlttbold Co.. 737 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati — Julius Baer, 138 E. Fourth St. Cleveland, O.— The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, 0. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Frank F. Crump. Dallas, Tei. — Teiaa Seed and Floral Co. Dayton. O.— Matthews. 18 W. 3rd St. Denver, Colo. — Daniels & Fisher. Denver. Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Detroit. Mich. — John Breltmeyer's Sons. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co.. 241 Mass St. Kansas City — Geo. M. Kellogg. F. & P. Co. Kansas City — Wm. L. Eock Flower Co. Los Angeles, Calif. — 0. C. Saakes. Los Angeles, Calif., Wolfskin Bros, and Mor- ris Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — Jacob Schulz. 550 S. 4th Avt. Louisville, Ky. — F. Walker & Co.. 634 4th Ave. Milwaukee — C. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal — McEenna. Nashville. Tenn. — Geny Bros. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York— D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's. 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York — J. H. Small & Sons, 1153 B'way. New York— Frank Valentine, 168 E. 110th. New York — Young and Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Philadelphia- Robert Kift. 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg. Pa. — A. W. Smith Co.. Keenan Bldg. Poughkeepsle. N. Y. — The Saltford Flower Shop. San Francisco — J. B. Boland. 60 Kearney St. Rochester. N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons. Rockford, 111. — H. W. Buckbee. St. Louis— Young's, 1408 Ollva St. St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Terrs Haute. Ind. — J. G. Helnl & Son. Toledo. O. — Mrs. J. D. Freeman. Toronto. Can. — Dunlop's 98 Yonge St. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. Washington- Geo. C. Shaffer. 14th and I St«. Rochester. N. T.— At a meeting of the Rochester Florists' Association held September 11, a committee was ap- pointed to malve preparation for a fall flower show. Charles H. Vlck was made chairman and tlie other members of the committee are Ferdinand J. Kellar, A. H. Salter, E. P. Wilson, E. R. Frey, F. R. iSchlegel, J. M. Kellar. R. Ballantyne, C. B. Ogsten, and Charles Sulir. Alexander McCoonell, 6il Fifth Ave., cor. 49th Street. NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded to any partof the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls: 487 and 488 38th St. Cable address; Alexconneli., Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when vinU%!> Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORISTS AND DECORATORS High Class Design Work Delivered Anywhere in Southern Calilornia on Telegraph or Mailorders. 215 West Fourth Street, Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Telegraph Assoclatloi. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers lo NORTHERN OHIO. Washington, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer : ; FLORIST : : Phone 2416 Mam. 14thaEyeSts., N. W. Write. Telegraph or Telephone. Albany, N. T. E> ^S- le E> «, Flowera or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and Vlcinltj ea Telegraphic Order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET. Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliabAe florlet °s!L, Dunlop's 96 Yonge Street. We deliver anywhere In Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. Pollworth Co. wm take proper \VisorknttSn care of your orders in »» ISCOTOUIl 534 The American Florist. Sept. JO, The Seed Trade. Anerloan Seed Trade Aaaoolatloa. Leonard H. Vaughan Cbicaso, President; Marshall H Duryea New York First Vice- President; Edttar Giegory. Marblehead. Mass.. Second Vice President: C. E Ken- del, Cleveland O . Secretary and Treasurer, Next annual convention June, 1912. Recent frosts have damaged to some extent northern New York cucumbers and Connecticut sweet corn. Chicago. — Prices on the Board of Trade, September 27, for grass seed, were noted as follows : Timothy, $13 to $14.75 per 100 pounds. VISITED CHICAGO : C. C. Massie, of Northrup, King & Co., Minneapolis, Minn.; Paul F. Richter, manager of the Henry F. Michell Co.'s store, Phil- adelphia, Pa. Carthage, Mo.— L. H. Archias, of the Archias Seed Store, Sedalia, accom- panied by Mrs. Archias and daughters, Elise and Edith, were recent visitors attending the state fair. Nebraska vine seed growers are re- porting full deliveries on cucumber, musk and watermelon seed, also nearly full deliveries on the leading varieties of squash seed. Pumpkin will be 50 to 75 per cent only. ROBERT FULTON, of L. Boehmer & Co., Yokohama, is enroute to Japan on his return. Mr. Fulton's friends re- gret that his health did not permit him to come east of the Pacific Coast. F. H. Henry, who has attended to Mr. Fulton's affairs in Japan, has not yet announced his return sailing. W. ATLEE Burpee advises that Den- mark has this season uniformly good crops of cabbage and cauliflower seed. He was much surprised to learn on his return home of the njany and alarming shortages, "almost a famine," he says, in peas as well as in the Vilmorin strain of Paris Golden Self Blanching celery. He notes also the great short- ages in beets, mangels, carrots, pars- nips and in some cabbages, radishes and turnips. Definite percentages of some of these well known shortages have been noted in these columns from time to time. He says the lowest wholesale price in London, September 18, on Gradus peas was 60 shillings, nearly $15 per bushel. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. SAN JOSE, CALIF. Mention the American Florist when writing THE Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Bos- ton, Mass., has its own private cold storage plant for lily of the valley and forcing lilies. A cold storage plant pipes ammonia all along the streets in that vicinity to commission men and meat dealers. Mr. Fiske claims cold storage plants will not keep lily of the valley at the right temperature. They either freeze it up or let it get too warm. The Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co. keeps lily of the valley at 26 to 28 degrees and lilies at 3-1 to 40 de- grees, using two compartments. Some growers of French bulbs are try- ing the plan of dumping their over- stock of bulbs on the American mar- ket. The anxiety of the Growers' Syn- dicate to secure high prices has caused them to demand higher prices than the buyers in various parts of the world could afford to pay. Evidently those growers have but a narrow knowledge of market demands in those countries using these bulbs and should give more heed to the advice of the jobbing and export dealers in their own cities and thus prevent the recurrence of this unfortunate and unnecessary over- charge on part of the stock and the "give-away" prices on the unsold sur- plus at a time when the bulbs are really out of season. Non-Warranty Clause Sustained in Iowa. The Supreme Court of Iowa, in a de- cision rendered July 5, 1911, has sus- tained the seedmen's non-warranty clause in the case of Blizzard Bros, versus Growers' Canning Co., Younk- erman Seed Co., defendant on cross petition, according to the Northwest- ern Report, as follows, volume 132, page 66: (1) The alleged liability of the Younkerman Seed Co. The evidence that a general custom, such as plead- ed, prevails in the seed trade was con- clusive. The particular package had the printed matter thereon, and, though this may not have been no- ticed, the sale is presumed to have been negotiated with reference to the general custom of the trade. This be- ing so, a warranty that the seed was true to name could not be inferred, and the court rightly found in favor of the Younkerman Seed Co. (2) In the case of the Growers' Can- ning Co. it was held that this concern contracted to supply the growers with seed to produce pumpkins suitable for canning, and failed to do so, hence Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company reversal of the original judgment which was in the canning concern's favor. Growers of High Grade SEED Hollister, California Mention tlie American Florist wuev writing Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondence Solicited. Importation of Insecticides. An order of the Treasury Department under date of September 8 states that the custom regulations of 1908 are hereby amended so as to apply to in- secticides, Paris greens, lead arsenates and fungicides as they are now appli- cable to food and drug products. AH invoices of insecticides, Paris greens, lead arsenates and fungicides imported into the United States shall be accom- panied by a declaration of the shipper made before a United States consular ofiicer stating that none of this mer- chandise is falsely labeled in any re- spect, nor dangerous to the health or to the people of the United States, nor forbidden entry in, nor sale in, nor re- stricted in sale in, the country in which it is made or from which it is exported. Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIONAN, NORTHERN FRANCE, Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. SpecialHrs: Beet. Cabbage, Carrot. Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley, Racusti, Rutabaga. Tnrnip. Sole Agent (or D. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON. Mailctta, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing FROM SUNNY SPAIN OmaaSaIXima Onions, Penpers, Early To- ^DBC d I cS, ""o Can mowers. Beans 97 UjlUmUlimJr ^grieties. Melon., Celery, Eeg = Plants. SEEDS: Grown on contract for tiie United States Seedsmen bv Federico C. Varela, lS2f„'.""'<^'""^E!.'.;sr,?a\' requested: I do not supply growers direct. Uention the American Florist when writing Dwarf Essex Rape Seed Ahc per lb. This special price for a short time only. Samples sent on request. J. Bolgiano & Son Wholesale Seedsmen BALTIMORE, MD. Mention the American Florist when writing igii. The American Florist. 535 Roman Hyacinths 11-12 ctm. and up 12-15 Ctm. and up. L:irgebnlbs, 1,800 to the full case. No large bulbs taken out of crop. Big value Li^tht Pink French Romans Paper White Narcissus 14 ctm. and up, Giant Star Brand (We filled orders on these in full.) Fancy, 13 ctm and up, 1 250 to case ... Regular, 12 to 15 ctm for Prices Our Full Line of All Fall Bulbs Now in Store Dutch Hyacinths. Named and Mixed. Forcing Tulips. Very Low Prices. Chinese Lilies. Select, 120 bulbs $4.20 California Callas. Good. L Formosuni. g-lO-ln $82 50 per 1000 Storage Lilies. Plant now for Xmas. L. Giganteum. 7-9 In , all sound, per case of 300 bulbs $16.50 9-10 In., 200 for 17.00 Also Rubrum, Album and Melpomene ^ / Now is the time to plant Lilies for profitable holi- day trade. We want you to have our Fall Book for Florists. Drop us a card. Giiicap VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, New York Cynosurus Cristatus (Crested Dogstail) Purity and Germination Guaranteed. WM. POWER & CO. Seed Exporters, Waterford, Ireland Cables; "Secdmerchants." Codf h B C. Sthedition H. WREDC, LDNZBURG, GERM ANT PANSY SEED ' 178 First Prizes, the highesl awards [ CbicsKO. Paris. London Bruxelles. 1000 seeds, finest mixed... 2Sc loz. ..$2.25 Price lia< Ml application. Cash with order Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers ♦ ♦ For the Wholesale Seed Trade. CARPINTERIX, CALIF. SEED LAWS Compilation ol Purity and Grrmlna- tl. n Required, and Weed Sctd Prohib- ited in United Stotes and Canada. The first authentic published list ever offered to t» the Seed Trade. Includes all recant lecislatioo. No Dealer Should Be Without This List Tabulated, printed on heavy hristol board, postpaid to your address, 50 cents each or 3 copies, $1.00. THE SFED TRADE REPORTING BUREAU, 627 Postal Teletlreph Building. CHICAGO, ILL. Utntion the American Florist when torutsu John Bod^erS Sods Co. Los Angeles, California Wholesale p-owers of Sweet Peas, Tomatoes, Lima Beans, Lettuce, Asters, Cosmos and other Flower Seeds. Mention the American Florist when writing GET QUOTATIONS FROM LSNDRETH SEEDS which SUCCEED Farm BriStol, PB. Uention the American Florist when writing 536 The American Florist. Sept. JO, n Boddinafon's Quality Christmas and \ Winter ■ Flowering Sweet Peas LL true stocks of Winlor-Flowering Swf:'et Pfas will be scarce ibis season, some varieties n.re a total failure, owing to the exceptioiia season in California this spring. Our advice to intending planters is to order early. Our stocks of Christmas-Flowering Sweet Peas have stood the test for years, and we i-an refer you to the lara;est growers of this increasing popular flower, as to the trueness and quality of our seed, earliness of blooming period, and strength and habit of plants. The' following varieties are the "best by test" and include Zvolanek's and our own introductions, grown for seed from selected stocks by leading California Growers and Specialists of Sweet Peas. Our output last year was nearly 6000 lbs. No kicks and plenty of testi- monials as to quality, germination and trutness to type. Winter-Flowering Sweet Peas at National Flower Show, Boston. March 25th to April 1st, 1911. Exhibit, who won the mujoi-ity nf tin- leading jirize^— seed almost e>clusivel> supjjlied by "liodilington."' s>ensatiniuL] Exhitiits at this Gr;(nd F1i"*wer Show — avnrn'ji' lenuth nf stem beini: tw.Mily inciie>J. Partly showing Mr. Wra. Sim's Sim's Sweet Peas were one of the Boddington's Quality Winter-Flowering Sweet Peas BODDINGTON'S EXTRA EARLY CHRIST- MAS WHITE SNOWBIRD. An Exception- ally early Sweet Pea for indoor flowering — will bloom six weeks after sowing. Color clear white, upon lone stems; habit fairly dwarf and of exceptionally free-flowering qualities. Without doubt, the finest early white for indoor plantinfr. We sell one grower In Pennsylvania 35 lbs. of this variety every year, name on application. Oz.. 30 cts.; y* lb,, 85 cts. ; 14 lb.. $1.60: lb., $2.50. BODDINGTON'S CHRISTMAS PINK. This is the earliest and most profitable and useful Sweet Pea in cultivation, as by sowine the seed under glass In latter part of August, flowers can be cut from ThanksEiving on during the winter months. Oz., 26 cts.; 14 lb., 75 cts.; V2 lb.. $1.26; lb., $2.00. BODDINGTON'S CHRISTMAS WHITE. A companion to our Christmas Pink. Just as free and profuse a bloomer. Oz,, 15 cts.; V4 lb.. 50 cts.; 1/2 lb., 85 cts,; lb.. $1.50. BODDINGTON'S CANARY. Similar to the above, but flowers of an exceptionally good yellow. Oz.. 35 cts.; V^ lb., $1.00; Vz lb., $1.76: lb., $3.00. BODDINGTON'S FLAMINGO. free-tloweriug and early. Oz., 50 cts. ; !>4 lb.. $1.50; Va lb.. $2.75; lb.. $5.00. Christmas Meteor. Scarlet ; fine open red flower. Oz,, 25 cts,; V4 lb,, 75 cts,; Va lb., $1.25; lb., $2.00. Christmas Captain. Blue and purple. Oz., 25 cts,; V4 lb.. 75 cts,; 1/2 lb,, $1.25; lb., $2.00. Florence Denzer, Pure white. Oz., 15 cts. ; »4 lb.. 60 cts,; Va lb.. 85 cts.; lb.. $1.50. Greenbrook. White ■ standard. slightly touched with lavender. Large orchid flow- ering varietv. Oz., 25 cts.; *^ lb,, 75 cts.; V2 lb., $1.26; lb,. $2,00. Le Marquis. This is the Princess of Wales, violet : flowers. Oz.. 25 cts.; V4 lb.. $1.26; lb.. $2.00. Miss Helen M, Gould, White, open flower: standard lilac, marbled. Oz., 25 cts. ; V4 lb., 75 cts.; >/2 lb., $1.25; lb.. $2.00. Miss Josey Reilly, Lilac; very large flow- ers. Oz,, 25 cts,; *4 lb., 75 cts.; % lb., $1.25; lb., $2.00. Mrs. E. Wild. Carmine or dark pink. Oz,, 25 cts.; V4 lb,. 75 cts,; V^ lb.. $1.25; lb.. $2,00. At the Exhib tion and Convention of the National Sweet Pea Society of America. July 12th and 13th, 1910 we again won the C. C. Morse 6 Co.'s Silver Cup for the finest and best collection of Sweet f ess open to the trade only. Color scarlet n n n M M n n M M M U n n m m M n n n m m i ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seedsman, ^SIvTVoTk'^ S same color as has very large lb., 76 cts.: >/2 Mrs. Alex Wallace. Verv scarce. Lavender. Oz., 60 cts.; Vi lb., $1.60; V4 lb., $2.26; lb., $4.00, Mrs. William Sim. Salmon-pink. Crop failed. Mrs. George Lewis. Large, pure white wavy flower. Oz., 26 cts.; 'A lb., 76 cts.; M lb., $1.28; lb., $2.00, Mrs. W, W. Smalley. Satiny pink. Oz., 35 cts.; 'A lb., $1.00; 'A lb., $1.76; lb., $3.00. Mrs. F. J. Delansky. Daybreak pink. Oz. 25 cts.; V4 lb., 75 cts.; Vi lb., $2.00. Mrs. Chas. H. Totty. Sky-blue; 26 cts.; Vi lb., 76 cts.; Vz lb., $2.00. Mrs. Zvolanek, Blue, varieeatcd; good for variety. Oz., 60 cts.; Vi lb., $1.60; 'A lb., $2.76; lb., $6,00. Wallacea. Very fine lavender: a grand flor- ists' variety. Oz., 60 cts.; V4 lb., $1,60; 'A lb., $2.76; lb., $5.00. Watchung. Pure white. Oz., 26 cts.; Vi lb., 76 cts.; 'A lb., $2.00. Wm. J, Stewart. Blue self. Oz., 26 cts.; % lb., 76 cts.; 'A lb., $1.26; lb., $2.00. All other varieties of Winter- and Sum- mer-flowering Sweet Peas supplied. Write for quotations. $1.26; lb., late. Oz., $1.26: lb., n n n ■ M M n n n m m m n n n m M m n n n n Extra Fancy New Crop PERENNIAL 5c per lb. ITALIAN 5%c per lb. These low prices for a short time only. Samples sent on request. J.6oIgiano&Son Wholesale Seedsmen BALTIMORE, IWD. S. M. Isbell & Co^ Jackson, Micb. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Bean, Cucumber, Tomato, Pea, Muskmelon. Squash, Watermelon, Radish, Sweet Com. Correspondence solicited. Contract Seed Growers CnppialtiPf Pepper, M* riant, Tomato, Opi!lildlU65. vine Seed and Field Com. Correspoodence Solicited. George R. Pedrick £c Son, PEDRICKTOWN, N, J. Seedsmen requiring Uie very best selections of Garden Seeds (Veritable aid Flower), especially Kelway*s Celebrated English Strains can get them at lowest independent wholesale rates by sending their oiders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers Langport, Somerset, England, Special (luotalions on appticatioD. Waldo Rohnert GILROT, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower, Specialties: Lettuce. Onion. Sweet Peas. Aster. Cofimos. MifDooette, Verbena in variety. Corre«pond«iK:e Solicited. Contract Seed Grower SPECIALTIES: Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, Vine Seed and Field Corn. EDGAR F. HURFF, Mullica Hill, New Jersey Correspondence Solicited. GET RICH QUICK Grow Cold Storage Lilies. A case of 200 7-9 Giganteums cost you $14.00. Will produce in 10 weeks at least 40dozenflowers. Figur* out your profits. Get a case at ooce from e. C. POLLWORTH CO,. Milwaukee, Wis • ESTABLISH1£D IN 1814. Bridgeman's Seed Warehouse, RICKARDS BROS 37 East 19 St., bet. Broadway and 4th Ave.. Telephone 4235 Props., New York Gramercy. The Early Advertisement Gets There igii. The American Florist. 537 m Good Jobs for Good Men ffl HE growing importance of the horticultural trades is strikingly shown by the demand for trained men who are familiar with the greenhouse, nursery and seed businesses. W^e could use, or place with our clients, at least a dozen good men if we knew where to find them. Some of the openings that offer unusual opportunities, details concerning which can be obtained by writing us, are as follows : COPY MEN. — For our own staff. The first requirement is the ability to write clear, concise, convincing English — and consequently experience on a daily paper is almost necessary. Another essential is love of the things that grow and a successful record in growing plants, trees and shrubs, commercially or otherwise. Further, it is highly desirable to have had training in the sales department of some business — preferably, of course, in one the product of which is sold to the classes of people who buy fruits or ornamentals. Only young men can be considered, and good health, clean habits, ability and willingness to do a lot of hard work, are some of the necessary qualifications. PARTNER IN NURSERY. For one of the best greenhouse and nursery plants in the country — 50,600 feet of glass and 130 acres. A competent man who possesses good business ability will be sold a half interest at a fair price and on reasonable terms. Locality is unexcelled for growing many kinds of nursery stock. CORRESPONDENCE CLERK.— For leading nursery, growing fruit and ornamental trees, etc., in large quantities, and selling both at retail and wholesale. The business of this firm is growing by leaps and bounds, and there is no better opening for a young man of energy, adaptability and some experience in the right line. OFFICE MANAGER. — For another prominent firm of nurserymen. A man who knows book-keeping, office systems, filing methods, etc., and who is thoroughly up-to-date, will find this the chance of a lifetime. "Has beens" and fellows who know it all need not apply, however, — a "live wire" with executive ability is required. SHIPPING FOREMAN.— For great eastern fruit-tree nursery. A fine position for men of good habits and clear record. No booze-fighters or lazybones will be considered. Knowledge of varieties and of good and bad trees an absolute essential — also ability to handle and hustle men. Write us fully if any of these openings appeal to you. Your communications will have prompt attention. The McFARLAND PUBLICITY SERVICE Specialists in Horticultural Advertising Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 538 The American Florist. Sept, 30 I Market Gardeners %' Vetfelable Growers' Association of America. H. F. Hall, Boston. Mass.. President; — . West. ROchestnr. N. Y.. Vice-President; S. W. Severance. SOS Walker Building, Louisville. Ky.. Secretary: M.L.Reustenik. Cleveland, O.. Treasurer. We had the pleasure of testing re- cently some excellent cantaloupes grown by J. W. Hammond on his ranch at Elgin, Utah, and shipped in car lots to Chicago commission dealers. Norfolk, Va.— The Fox-Hall Farm is erecting a Lord & Burnham iron frame greenhouse 25x300 feet and many sash and slat houses for vege- table plant growing. They make a specialty of growing cabbage and let- tuce plants by the acre for the trade as well as for their extensive truck farm. Vegetable Growers' Association of America The fourth annual convention of the Vegetable Growers' Association of America was opened in Horticultural Hall September 19 and continued for three days, closing with an unsur- passed exhibit of vegetables held by the Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety Friday, September 22. The convention was called to order at l:i>0 p. m. on Tuesday by President R. L. Watts with a large attendance. In the absence of Mayor Fitzgerald, Acting Mayor Walter Collins welcomed the delegates to the city. He was fol- lowed by President H. F. Hall of the Boston Market Gardeners' Association, who expressed the great pleasure and honor in having the association meet in Boston. The speeches of welcome were responded to by E. A. Dunbar of Ashtabula, O. The session then took up the routine business and the reports of committees. At the evening session David Lums- den of the New Hampshire College of Agriculture, Durham, N. H., delivered an illustrated lecture on the "French and English System of Vegetable Forcing" and was followed by an il- lustrated lecture on "Marketing" by Paul Work, Cornell College of Agri- culture, Ithaca, N. Y. At the Wednesday morning session the paper prepared by J. Lockie Wil- son, secretary Ontario Vegetable Grow- ers' Association, was read tc Secre- tary Severance and the afternoon was spent in visiting the market gardens and vegetables houses of Greater Bos- ton. In the evening papers were read by W. R. Cobb of Irvington-on-Hud- son on "Greenhouse Construction and Heating," illustrated with views of different houses and methods of con- structing them, and by H. B. Fuller- ton of Medford, L. I., N. Y., on "Open Air Opportunities," also illustrated. Thursday morning Burte C. Haines of Norfolk, Va., delivered an address on "Truck Crop Rotations as Prac- ticed by Hotbed Growers of Norfolk, Va.," and C. W. Waid of New Carlisle, O., read a paper on "What Experi- ment Stations Are Doing for Vegeta- ble Growers." The papers were all freely discussed and the question box developed many knotty subjects that interested the members in attendance. The election of officers resulted as follows : H. F. Hall, Brighton, Mass., president; West, Rochester, N. Y., vice-president; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., secretary; M. L. Reute- nik, Cleveland, O., treasurer. On Friday one of the largest exhibi- tions of vegetables ever staged in Bos- ton was opened at the halls of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, exhibits being shown from all over New England, New York, and some states further west. Following are the awards : Collection of vegetables — 20 kinds : E. Jenkins, first; Fred'k Mason, sec- ond; Allen Jenkins, third. 12 kinds: Waban Gardens, first; F. Mason, sec- ond; J. B. Shurtleff, Jr., 6 kinds; M. Callahan, first; Mrs. A. A. Warburton, second; F. W. Dahl, third. - Arti choke — Globe : E. Jenkins, first. Jeru- salem— 4 qts. : T. Valentine, first. As- paragus— 50 stalks : E. Jenkins, first; A. Jenkins, second. Beans — String, any round green var- iety, pods, 4 qts. : G. Arnold & Son, first; J. B. Shurtleff, Jr., second; T. Val- entine, third. Any round flat green variety, pods, 4 qts. : G. H. Arnold & Son, first; A. W. Preston, second; W. Whitman, third. Any wax variety, 4 qts., pods: A. Nixon, first; W. Whit- man, second; F. E. Coolidge, third. Horticultural Dwarf, 4 qts., pods : A. Wheeler, first; Mrs. A. A. Warburton, second. Horticultural Pole, 4 qts., pods: H. W. Anderson, first; E. and H. W^. Moore, second; Mrs. A. A. War- burton, third. Lima, 4 qts., pods : Wy- man Bros, first; G. H. Arnold & Son, second; F. W. Dahl, third. Lima, shelled, 2 qts.: G. R. White, first; F. Mason, second; W. J. Clemson, third. Beets — Egyptian — 12 roots : F. Ma- son, first; W. W. Rawson, second; O. Ames, third. Any other round variety — 12 roots : O. Ames, first; J. B. Shurtleff, Jr., second; W. J. Clemson, third. Any round variety, 6 roots (for cottagers only) : D. L. Fiske, first; A. Nixon, second; M. Calahan, third. Long, 12 roots: O. Ames, first; W. J. Clemson, second. Chard, 6 plants : C. W. Prescott, first. Cabbage — any ball head variety, 4 heads: A. Wheeler, first; F. Mason, second. Savoy, 4 heads : J. B. Shurt- leff, Jr., first; F. Mason, second. Red, 4 heads: A. Wheeler, first; F. Mason, second; T. Valentine, third. Any green variety, 3 heads (for cottagers only) : M. Calahan, first; M. Calahan, second; F. W. Dahl, third. Carrot — any short variety, 12 roots : G. F. Wheeler, first; F. Mason, second; Geo. Page, third. Danvers : F. Mason, first; H. A. Harrington, second; M. E. Moore, third. Any red or orange var- iety longer than Danvers : F. Mason, first; E. & H. W. Moore, second; E. Jenkins, third. Any variety, 6 speci- mens (for cottagers only). A. Nixon, first; F. W. Dahl, second; M. Calahan, third. Celery — Boston Market, 6 heads : W. J. Clemson, first; O. Ames, second; F. Mason, third. Giant Pascal : W. J. Clemson, first; F. Mason, second; M. E. Moore, third. Paris Golden or Gol- den Rose: W. J. Clemson, first; F. Mason, second; F. Wheeler, third. White Plume: E. Jenkins, first; F. Mason, second; W. J. Clemson, third. Any other white variety : W. J. Clem- son, first; O. Ames, second; Mrs. A. A. Warburton, third. Any red or pink variety, other than Golden Rose : F. Mason, first; W. J. Clemson, second. Any variety, 3 heads (for cottagers only) : Mrs. A. A. Warburton, first; M. Calahan, second; M. Calahan, third. Corn, sweet — Early Crosby, 6 ears : O. Ames, first; Mrs. A. A. Warburton, second; G. F. Wheeler, third. Potter's Excelsior : Mrs. A. A. Warburton, first; E. oc H. V. Moore, second; C. A. Moore, third. Stowell's Evergreen : Mrs. Lester Leland, first; Mrs. A. A. W^arburton, second; O. Ames, third. Any other variety : O. Ames, first; Cucumbers — White Spine type, 4 specimens : J. H. Newman, first; J. G. Estey, second; J. W. Cunnings, third. White spine type, 6 specimens grown in the open ground : Waban Gardens, first; C. W. Illsly, second; D. M. Munroe, third. Pickling, 12 speci- mens: F. Mason, first; Belleville & Waile, second; G. R. White, third. Long English Frame, any variety, 3 specimens: Belleville & Waile, first; A. Jenkins, second. Tomato — Any forcing variety grown under glass, 12 specimens : O. Ames, first; Geo. Page, second; W. J. Clem- son, third, Any outdor pink variety: Mrs. A. A; W^arburton, first; Mrs. A. A. Warburton, second; Mrs. A. A. War- burton, third. Any large yellow var- iety: O. Ames, first; F. Mason, sec- ond. Small fruited, six varieties, one quart of each: O. Ames, first; W. J. Clemson, second; C. Estey, third. Strawberry (Physalis) 2 qfs. : F. Ma- son, first; Waban Gardens, second; J. B. Shurtleff, Jr., third. WatCO lor onr Trade Mark staniped on every brick of Lambtrt'i Purs Culture Mushroom Spawi SnbstitntioD of cheaper srradeBli tbns easily exposed. Fresh sample yC^^ brick, with illustrated book, mailed ^\,^^,/ postpaid by manufactaren nprn re- ceipt of 40ceDtB io postasre. Address Trade Mark.AmerlcBnSpawnCo..St.Panl.Minn. CABBAGE OCTOBER and NOVEMBER Early Jersey Wakefield and Charlston Wake- field at$l OOperlOOO; in lots ofSoOO, 90c per lOOO; lots of 50.000, special prices. LETTUCE Five best varieties— Grand Rapids. BicrBostoD. HansoD. Teonis Ball and Black-seeded Simpson Sl.OPperlOCO. 5000 lots. 90c per lOOO: 50.000 lots, special prices. 100,000 Tomato Plants In Z'H-inch pots, in the five best varieties: Comet. Sutton's. Al. Sutton's Winter Beauty. Sutton's Abundance. We are now booking orders for the above plants at $20.00 per 1000. Special prices on larger quantities. Our plants are grown from best seed obtain- able. We are large truckers ourselves, cultivat- ing 2O0 acres in variouscrops all the year. Fox-Hall Farm/No^» Norfolk, Va. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedllnliurg, Germany. OSOWEB and EXFOBTEB on the TERT LARGEST SCALE of aU CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWEB and FABM SEEDS. (EstabUshed 1787.) ^nOPIsltioC Beans, Beets, Cabbagea, Carrots, Kobl BabI Leek, Lettuces, OntMis, 0|l6ulalllCdi Peas, Badishes, Splnacb, Turnips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Baraniaa, Oamatlona, Cinerarias, Gloxinia*, Larkspnr, Naaturtiums, Fansies, Petunias, Pliloits, Primnlas, Scablons, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Cataloeue tree on appUcatlcn. HENBY METTE'S TBIVMPH OF THE GLANT FANSIEB (mUcd), the moat perfect utl b«M beantiful In tbe world, ^6,00 per oa., or $1.60 per ^ oz., TBc per 1-16 oz., postare paM. Oaab wltb order. AU seeds offered are grown under my peraonal supervision on my own vast grooada, aB4 are warranted true to name, of strongest growtb, finest stocks and best quality. I ALSO GROW LABGELT SEEDS ON CONTBAOT. igii. The American Florist. 539 Dreer's Seasonable Specials HARDY HERBACEOUS PEONES. Special Circulars offering the following seasonable stock have recently been mailed to the trade. If you are interested and have not received copies, write us. Peonies. Now is the time to plant, We have just harvested 160,000 roots, strong divisions, four, five and more eyes, Many o the standard sorts at particularly interesting prices. Hardy Perennial Piilox. More than Half a Million PlaotS are now in bloom at our L,ocust Farm Nursery. The best varieties only and we can ship at once. Japanese Iris. Japanese varieties but not Japanese mixtures, 160,000 home-grown plants, true to name. Forty-four of the finest varieties ever brought together, now is the time to plant. Daiiiias, Field Grown Roots; We have issued a special catalogue of these, offering 200 standard up-to-date varieties, you should consult this list before making up your catalogue for 1912. Araucarias. Thirty thousand plants in stock at prices lower than ever oflered. This is for early delivery only and it will pay you to cover your requirements for the coming season now. Get our special circular offering these plants. For a complete line of all seasonable Florists' Stock, Hardy Perennial Plants, Decorative Plants, Bulbs, Seeds and Sundries consult our current Wholesale List issued September Ist. HENRY A. DREER Inc. 714 Chestnut street., Philadelphia, Pa. SMILAX Fine bushy plants, 2!/2-iBch, $1.50 per 100; $12.60 per 1000. AspraagUS Sprengeri, fine iVi-'m., $1.50 per lUti; 4-in. $6.00 per 100 Asparagus Plumosus, fine plants, 211- inch, $2.00 per 100. Pansies, our well known strain, none better; Forget-me-not, Daisies, (Bel- lis), Wallflowers, Sweet Williams, Gaillardias.all these are fine plants, at $2.60 per 1000; $10.00 for 5000. Hollyhoclcs, double, in separate colors, 76c per 100, $6.00 per 1000. Lettuce, Grand Rapids, $1.00 per 1000; $8.60 for 10,000. J. C. SCHMIDT. otter and Maple Sts., BRISTOL. PA. Uention the American Florist when writinc Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora 13 ctltl. Bulbs. Per 100, $1.26; per 1000, .$9.00; case of 1,260 bulbs, $11.00. A. HENDERSON fit GO. Telephone Randolph 2571. 30 E. Randolph St , CHICAGO Mention the American Florist ichen writing Vaugfian's Peonies This stock is of our own growing and is strictly true to name. Besides the following we have a full collection of choice varieties which are unex- celled. All strong divisions, 2 to 4 eyes for immediate planting. Each Doz. 100 Chsrlemange. Shell pink with hiush center, late $ ,25 $2.40 $18.00 Delachii. Rich deep purple, strnne erower and free 15 1.50 10.00 Duchess de Nemours (Guer- in), bright pioK, with lilac tinge 23 2.00 15.00 Felix Crousse. Ooe of the best reds Large double- ball shaped flower,.. 35 3,60 25.00 Festlva (True). Large ivory white, with carmiDe spots .20 2,00 15,00 Festiva Maxima. Snow white with purple spots on the edges of the center petals....Per 1000 $125. ,20 2 00 15,00 Each Doz, 100 KOtlinoor, Shell pink, mid- season $ .20 $1.80 $12,00 Lady Leonora BramweU. Beautiful large rose-col- ored 15 1.50 10.00 Lee's Grandiflora Rubra. Rich red; late 25 2,40 18,00 Madam de VemeviUe, One of the most desirable whites Perl000$125. .20 2.C0 15,C0 Richardson's Rubra Superba. Rich deep crim son; late 20 2.00 15.00 Rubra Triumphans. Bril liant crimson, yellow sta- mens 20 1,80 12,00 ^^""cHicAGft'' ''*• Vaaghan's Seed Store, Greenhouses, Trial Grounds, and Nurseries 25 Barclay Street, NEW YORK Western Springs, 111. S. A. VOSTERS & SONS, Riel, Holland .OFFERS TO THE TRADE THE- lyAmm/ DrkAfkc White Caroline Tesfouf, at $15 per 100. I^^SIT ICUaTTa Lgjy Hillinodon, at $40 per 100. ALSO ALL OTHEK NURSERY STOCKS AND EVERGREENS. Tell Yoor Dealer Yon "Saw It in THE FLORIST." 540 The American Florist. Sept. 30, I The Nursery Trade J S American Association ol Nnrserymen | J H Dayton. Painesvclle, 0.. President; W 'h Wyman. North Abington. Mass.. Vice- President; John Hall. Rochester.N Y..Sec y. Thirty seventh annual convention to be held at Boston. Mass.. 1912. <^ New Rochelle, N. T. — Thomas J. Wade, formerly manager of the Bon- nie Brae Nurseries, has opened a nur- sery and landscape business at 74 Drake avenue. BUFFALO, N. Y.— City Forester Filer intends to plant 3,000 to 4,000 trees this fall if favorable action is taken by the commission. American elms will be used mostly with some ma- ples, oaks and other shade trees. Southern Pine Beetle. The Southern pine beetle is the sub- ject of a notice from the Department of Agriculture as regards the destruc- tion of timber in the South Atlantic and Gulf states, it being the most destructive insect enemy of the living pine in Southern states. Its work is indicated by the fading greenish brown and reddish brown foliage of patches of dying young or old trees, and care- ful examination should show galleries in the bark of the middle and upper portion of the trunk of dying trees and marks on the surface of the wood which positively identify this insect as the cause of the trouble. It is rec- ommended by the department that the infected bark of the dying trees be burned during the months of Novem- ber, December, January, February, March and April. Notes From Southern California. We have already mentioned the beautiful effects that are produced on lawns hereabouts by planting that fine old species, Plumbago Capensis, but a sight not to be easily forgotten may now be seen in Elysian park, Los Angeles. Here this plumbago has been planted as a hedge, not a stiff, straight or formal affair, but a big undulating line of blue running for hundreds of yards, here six or eight feet high and there running out over the road which it borders. The effect is like a large blue river breaking on a sandy shore, the shore being the road. In the opposite side is the white variety (alba) but this is not nearly as pretty as the blue form. Beautiful as this plant is in the greenhouse those who only know it that way can hardly imagine what a grand effect can be got out of it by the above and similar plantings outdoors. The hydrangeas again have been magnificent. The writer has seen these in many different places. Visit- ors to the North Devon seaside resorts in England will call to mind the Im- mense bushes there and the beautiful blue tint that seems to be reflected from the waters of the Atlantic. Here there are fewer blue flowers but the pink trusses are so freely produced that there is nothing else to be seen. The foliage is quite hidden and we have never seen plants so absolutely full of flower. True, other splendid plants must be noted at the risk of tiring readers and that is the red eucalyptus. The gum tree is not beautiful as a rule but at Franklyn and Cheremoyo avenue at Hollywood, quite close to the El Reah greenhouses, is a tree about 30 feet high one solid mass of the brightest scarlet. It is worth going many miles to see and puts in the shade the Australian flame tree (Brachychiton acerifolium) grow- ing in a garden close by. These are among the most showy trees now flowering, the beautiful Jacaranda mimossefolio being now past its best. Poinerona pulcherrima will soon be in full beauty, while several pittosporums are also showy. Among the native plants the Cali- fornia lilac (Ceonothus) should have first place. On the foothills around Los Angeles this is very beautiful, great masses of it now being covered with its whitish and blue spikes of flower, in appearance much like the lilacs of the east. The fuchsia flower- ed gooseberry (Ribes speciosum) is now in fruit and is hardly less beauti- ful than when in flower. Streptosolon Jamesoni flowers here the whole year through. It is now perhaps at its brightest and best but there is not a month in the year when its pretty orange and scarlet flowers can not be seen. The flowers of the silk oak (Grevillea robusta) are passing but the foliage of course is fine the year around, second only in beauty to the ubiquitous California pepper tree which is again showing Its berries. This is the plant that produces the pepper bough with which all retailers are familiar, though in the half-wilted state in which it reaches the eastera markets it gives but a poor Idea of the true beauty of the tree. H. R. R. Association of American Cemetery Supts. At the convention of the Association of American Cemetery Superintendents, held at Philadelphia, Pa., September 12. of which an account appeared in THE American Florist issue of Sep- tember 30, page 482, the following inembers were registered : W. A. Addicott. Sharon, Pa. Wm. Allen. Pittsburg. Pa. W. H. Atkinson. Trenton, N. J. Chas. M. Baker. Dwight. 111. H. M. Barnes. Harrisburff. Pa. R. D. Boice, Geneseo. 111. Wm. Boon, Syracuse, N. Y. M. P. Brazill. St. Louis. Mo. .T. M. Brouahton. Norfolk, Va. W. T. Buckley. Danbury, Conn. G. A. Burlon. Coldwater. Micb. D. E. Bushnell. Chattanooaa. Tenn. T. P. Butler. Fort Wayne. Ind. E. O. Carter. Chicago, 111. C. M. Chamberlain. Maspeth. L. I.. N. Y. Luther Cline. Dayton. 0. C. Clark. Toronto. Ont.. Can. O. W. Crabbs. Muncie, Ind. G. W. Creesy. Salem. Mass. Wm. Crosbie. Washington. Pa. .T. H. Cunningham. Long Island City, N. Y. .Tames Currie. Milwaukee. Wis. E. L. Howard. Linden. N. J. C. B. Jefferson. Philadelphia, Pa. W. P.. .Tones. Pittsburg, Pa. .T. W. Keller. Rochester, N. Y. R. N. Kesterson. Knoxville. Tenn. W. N. Kiefer. Glenside. Pa. E. King. Springfield. Mass. .T. G. Kline. Philadelphia. Pa. W. F. Londes. Indianapolis. Ind. G. E. Loye. Lynn. Mass. T. H. Little. Morgan Park. Chicago. .1. McCosa. Cedar Rapids. la. Forest McCoy. Cleveland. O. .T. S. Medary. LaCrosse. Wis. .1. Meisch. Rochester. N. Y. W. H. Minor. Chicago. F. S. Newcomb. New London, Conn. W. H. Norris, Aurora. 111. .T. P. O'Connor. St. Paul. Minn. G. M. Painter. Philadelphia, Pa. A. H. Plont. Kankakee. 111. F. Primrose. Baltimore. Md. W. Puckett, Birmingham. Ala. .T. Onigg. Bockford, 111. F. R. Deering. New York. T. C. r)i\. Cleveland. T. Doiilon. Wilmington. N. C. J. M. DriscoU. Brookline. Mass. W. H. Druckemiller. Snnbnry. Pa. M. T. Dubee. Canandaigua. N. Y. J. H. Erskine. Manchester. N. H. Fruit Trees ApC'"s.rcr'' Fine Trtos. Prices reasonable. MITCHELL'S NXJRSERY, Beverly, Ohio Phoenix Nursery Company Nurser^rmen and Floiiata BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS Send Ust ot wants lor prices. Wholesale catalogue for 1911 now readr Jacs Smits & GOii '(Hotfan'^' Azaleas, (hardy), Berried Plants, Bleedinf Hearts, Blue Spruces, Boxwood, Clematis, Climb- ing Plants, Conifers, Evergreens, Funlcias in sorts. Hydrangea P. O., Japan Maples, Peonies, Pot-grown Plants, (Lilacs a specialty), Rbodo- denrons, Roses, Spireas, Valleys, Price List Free on Demand. Arbor Vitae (Tbiiya Ocddentalis.) A splendid stock of 3 to 4 ft, sod 4 ts 5 ft, trees, Write for descriptions and prlcti. The Wm. H. Moon Co., MORRISVIUZ. PA. LARGE TREES OAKS and MAPLfS Plnea and Hemlocks ANDORRA NURSERIESs Wm, Warner Hsrper. Prop. Chestnat HIU, PHILA., PA. For Fall Planting Lilinm Tennifolium, Hansoni, Davnri- cum, Henryi, Elegans and Wallacei; Daphne Cneorum, Delphinium For- mosum, Syringa Japonica, German and Japan Iris. Fall list issued in August. E. S. MILLER, Wading River, N. Y. Peach Pits, Naturals, Crop of 1911, also Peach Trees. I have a few fine Peach pits crop of 1*^11. naturals. I will sell at once: also hne Peach trees and for- cing Asparagus and Rhubarb roots. Kemember 1 am the party who advertised celery plants this summer when ncone else had them. WARREN SHINN, Woodbury, N. J. p. Burica. Detroit, Mich. Wm. Falconer, Pittsburg. Pa. C. Fitzgeoree, Trenton, N. J. B. L. Gallagher. Cortland. N. T. P. W. Goodwin. Jamestown. N. Y. G. Gossard. Washington C. H.. O. W. C. Grassau. Brooklyn. N. Y. A. R. Gross. Morgan Park. Chicago. R. J. Haiffht. Chicago. Wm. Holbrooks, Evansville. Ind. J. L. Halstead. Nyack. N. Y. Rev. J. P. Harrington. Providence. R. I. S. E. Harburger. Atchison. Kas. Mrs. E. B. Hay, Erie, Pa. C. Hemminsley. Patterson. N. J. J. A. Hepler, ReacUns. Pa. A. Hertzell, Warren. Pa. A. W. Hobert, Minneapolis. Minn. .T. Reid. Detroit. Mich. H. P. Reid. Detroit. Mich. A. Relnhardt, Orange, N. J. H. W. Roes, Newton Centre, Mass. S. W. Kubee. Marshalltown. la. F. H. Rutherford, Hamilton. Ont., Can. G. Scherzinger. Fond du Lac. Wis. .T. A. Schmiemeier. St. Louis, Mo. R. E. Scrivener. Hartford, Conn. F. Sheard, Rochester. N. Y. E. G. Simon, Fox Chase, Pa. E. C. Smith, Manchester, N. H. D. B. Snow. New Haven, Conn. W. J. Stringer. Detroit. Mich. A. E. Todt, St. Louis. Mo. Ed. Turner. Rockford. Ill, H. M. Turner. St. Paul, Minn. R. J. Turner. Norristown. .T. Warren. Jr.. Providence, R. I. W. H. Wheeler. Indianapolis. Ind. F. D. Willis, St. Paul. Minn. T. White, Fairhaven. Mass. jgii. The American Florist. 541 SPECIAL PEONY OFFER A Select List of the Best Varieties. Ten Acres of Peonies Grown. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York PEONIES It is not necessary to grow a thousand or even a hundred varieties to have a collection that will include everything really worth while. We have sifted out all the duplicates, eliminating those with defects of any kind, and present here an assortment covering the entire range of colors, extending over the blooming season, and representing the very best out of hundreds of varieties gotten together from specialists in France, England, Holland, Japan, and in this country. Strong divisions, with three to five good eyes. Per 100. Laius, outer petals white, Inner sulphur, changing to white; medium size 12. 0* La Tulipe, late; very large, full, shell-formed blooms, borne on long, erect stems; delicate rose, fading *o creamy white; one of the best 30.00 La Sublime, crimson; fine, full, fragrant 12.00 Livingstone (true Crouse variety), soft rosy pink, silvery reflex, strong, long stems; best late pink 40.00 Louis Van Houtte (Delache), fine dark crimson; very double; strong 12.00 Meissonier, reddish purple, crimson center 60.00 Monsieur Barral, soft, clear pink; large and full; long stems 10.00 Monsieur Dupont, very large; ivory-white with carmine border in center petals; attractive; late midseason 20.00 M'lle. Marie Calot, satiny rose 10.00 M'lle. Rene Dessert, in clusters, soft lilac with silvery-violet reflex 20.00 Madame Crousse, one of the best whites; midseason 20.00 Madame Ladon, bright cherry pink 10.00 Madame Hose Eendatler, delicate rose 8.00 Nigricans, very late, brilliant, purplish-crimson 20.00 Nobilissima, bright, deep pink; good stems; lasts wonderfully 20.00 Officinalis Mutabilis Alba, earliest white 16.00 Officinalis Rosea, earliest light pink 16.00 Officinalis Rubra Pleno, the well known, very early, double crimson 12.00 Palmata, cut-leaved; single scarlet; earliest 26,00 Fapaviflora, guard petals pure white; others yellowish; excellent.... 16.00 Phryne, blush white , 6,00 Prince Imperial, brilliant purplish-scarlet; free bloomer; flne for massing in landscape work 12.00 Prolifera Tricolor, soft flesh, with center of golden yellow 8.00 Queen. Victoria (Whitleyii). There are two well-known varieties oi; this name. This is the standard pure white market variety for storage 10.00 Richardson's Dorchester, salmon-pink, one of the very best late ones 26.00 Richardson*s Grandiflora, flesh-pink, with lighter shades In center; fragrant; one of the largest peonies known; latest pink in bloom 50.00 Rosea Superba, brilliant, deep cerlse-plnk, blooms compact and per- fectly formed; healthy growth; long stems; keeps well; late midseason 26.00 Rosea Plena Superba, very full flower; delicate pink and salmon.... 10.00 Tenuifolia, single, bright scarlet 26.00 Per 100 Camille Calot, light rose $10.00 Caraea Striata, pale flesh, shading to almost pure white 9.00 Charlemagne, creamy white, center light lilac, flesh shaded with chamois, late 20.00 Clarissa, rosy-pink ; inner petals sulphur 6.00 Comte de Diesbach, dark red; early 10.00 Comte de Jussier, outer petals pink, inner yellowish 10.00 Comte de Nanteuil, very large and full; dark rose 8.00 Comte de Niepperg, dark rose-pink; large bloom 10,00 Comte d' Osmond, white with sulpburish center 20.00. Couronne d' Or, immense; very full, imbricated, ball shaped bloom; snowy white with yellowish stamens; fragrant; perfect as a cut flower sort; very late, coming in after all other long-stemmed whites are gone 20.00 Delachei, deep crimson-purple ; one of the best dark peonies ; late midseason 10.00 Dortens Coros, bright pink 6,00 Duohesse de Nemours, the Calot variety, cup-shaped, sulphur- white; late, and one of the best whites 20.00 Duke of Wellington, flowers fragrant, sulphur-white, large and well- formed; strong grower; stems long and firm; late midseason... 20.00 Edulis Superba, soft pink; very early 10.00 Felix Crousse, brilliant, flaming red; far and away the best red; the popular color with florists; late midseason 26.00 Fcstiva Alba, ivory-white, witli occasional crimson spots in center petals; ships well and stands cold storage excellently; late mid- season 15.00 Festiva Maxima, the ideal early white for floral work; a well-nigh perfect peony 15.00 Floral Treasure, rich, soft pink 15.00 Francois Ortegat, semi-double; large purplish-crimson bloom, with brilliant golden yellow anthers; very striking 10.00 Gen. Cavaignac, lively lilac-pink, shaded clearer pink 8.00 Gloire de Douai, purplish scarlet-crimson with black reflex; late... 10.00 Golden Harvest, very large blooms; blush guard petals; '•reamy-white center; midseason; one of the freest bloomers 15.00 Grandiflora Carnea Plena, very early; clear flesh-pink, shaded lilac; keeps well; ships well; desirable for cutting or landscape work 8.00 Grandiflora Rosea, light rose; outer petals very large. Inner smaller and bunched; vigorous grower 8.00 Lady Brarawell, silvery pink; late midseason 10.00 FILUNG ORDERS NOW. SEND YOURS! Jackson & Perkins Co., "Qrowers of the Preferred Stock " Mention the American Florist v^hen writina Newark, New York CARNATIONS White Wonder THE BEST WHITE CARNATION for all growers. Extra Large Field-Grown Plants, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Prompt delivery. F.Dorner&SonsCo.[nT^^"'' Mention theAmerican Fiorist when writing FIELD CARNATION PLANTS strong Clean Stock Scarlet Glow Per 100 $8 00 White l^erfectioD Per IfO 6 00 White EnchiDtress P. r IPO 6 00 WiDsor White Lawson Per 100 5 00 Admiration Per 100 5 00 F. O B. Morton Grove. POEHLMANN BROS. GO., Morton Grove, III. Asparagus Per 100 ... 2 00 Plamosns, 2^10. pots Asparagus Sprengeri,2M-in. pots per 1000, $17.50 2 00 Pansy Plants $2 50 per 1000 Primroses Per 100 Chinese Obc. Alba, Rosea and Forbesi.$2 DO Obconica Gigantea and Saneuinea, 2Vt- in. pots 3 00 Vlnca Variegata.from field 4 00 Cash. Please. Cineraria Hyb. Grandiflora, 2W in. pots $2 00 per 100 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O. Field grown select plants. Per 1000 White Enchantress $50 00 White Perfection 50 00 Enchantress 50 00 Rose Pink Enchantress 50 00 Miniborya Farm, 109 East Broad St., Rlchmonil, Va. Chrysanthemum Stock Plants Smith's Advance The earliest known larfie floweriog white, a com panioD for Golden Glow. Strong^ bench rtowo. which ouebt to produce ICO or more plants before plantioe time next year. Price; 50c each. $4.(0 per 10; $35 00 per 100: Sat 10. 25 at 100 rate. Immediate delivery. We are the originators of the variety, and can suaraotee true stock. Elmer D. Smith & Co., ^c^- For Names l]se The Trade Directory Price, $3 00 542 The American Florist. Sept. JO, THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120 page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- »tains many chapters 1 covering all sides of I growing, propagating I storing, etc., and also some pagesofvaluable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources, A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. Landscape Gardening A course tor Gar- deners, Florists and Home-makers, tauetit by Prot. Craig and Prot. Beal ot Cornell University. Progressive Florists recoenize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up - to - date methods and practice are in demand for the , best positions. A knowledge o' Landscape Gardenlngis indispensable to those who woold have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dept. A. F.. Springfield, Mass. PROF. CRAIG. Brampton, Ont. The Liverpool strike is doubtless re- sponsible for the delay in English glass deliveries throughout Ontario, but growers live in hopes that another week will see everything safely housed. A meeting of the directors of the On- tario Horticultural Association was held in office of W. J. Lockie Wilson at the tent of the Ontario Department of Ag- riculture on the Toronto Exhibition grounds Wednesday, Sepember 5. Ev- ery director was present. President R. B. Whyte, Ottawa, in the chair. An ex- cellent programme has been prepared for the annual convention which will be held in Toronto some time during the second or third week in November next. A number of well known speakers from the United States and Canada will give addresses on that occasion. The Killarney roses are making a good beginning this season, and Ameri- can Beauties give promise of a fine har- vest in the near future. Sales in car- nation plants have fully justified in- creased field operations, and only a few are left for late planting; the develop- ment under glass has more than made up for the size of the plant in every variety. Seasonable Stock Christmas Peppers,, 4-inch pots, fine, $10.00 per 100. Cineraria, Grand little plants in 2V4- in. pots, $2.60 per lf)0. Primula Obconlcn, G i g a n t e a (Arendsi), $:;.00 per 100. Fern Dish Ferns, $:5.00 per 100; .$26.00 per 1000. Asparagus Plumosus, 214-in. .$:'.. CO per 100; .$25.00 per 1000; :l-in. .$6.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, from bench, ready for 5-in. pots, $20.00 per 1000. Scottii and Scholzeli Ferns, from bench ready for 4-in. pots, $16.00 per 100; ready for 6-in. pots $20 per 100. Hydrangea Otaksa, pot grown plants, .3 to 5 shoots, 6-in. pots, $155 per 100; 2 to ?> shoots from 5-in pots, $26.00 ser 100. Field Grown Plants, ready for 8-in pots, 6 to 7 shoots, $25.00 per 100; 3 to 6 shoots, $12.00 per 100. Extra specimens, for large tubs, 12 to 15 shoots, $1.00 each. General assortment Forists' Bulbs, Seeds and Plants. Send for catalog No. 6, just ont. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0. B. & A. SPECIALTIES Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Autumn Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. WE are only a few minutes from New York City: Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. BOBBINK& ATKINS Nurserymen and Florists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. Geraniums Next delivery about the middle of Novem- ber. Good cuttiDB's irom inside stock at $12.50 per 1000 for S. A. Nutt. and SU.OOper 1000 lor Ricard and Poitevine. Have no other varieties. Coleus Rooted, to order any lime of the year, at $1.00 per 100 lor Giant-leaved Ihefinest collec- tion in the United States 75c per KOforstand- ard mixed and red and yellow. Hardy Phlox lOO.OOO divided roots, an extra 6De assort- ment mixed at $2.50 per lOO. You will make DO mistake buyine these. To sav'* time, send cash w'th ihe order. Iris The best early blue, yellow yariefrated and dark' lavender at $1.50 per 100 for (rood, strong roots. Plumosus About 5 000 good young plants at %2 per 100. to make room; after Nov. 1st. at $2 50 per 100. Smllax and Sprengerl Last call for these at 1.00 per 100. Lime The real thing for florists. Let me tell you about it before you buy. It will be money in your pocket. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. FOR GROWING ON Per 100 HydraugeaOteksa, 6in. 3 to 6 crowns $30 OO Sin. 3 to 5 crowns.... 20 00 4 in. 2 to 5 crowns.... 12 50 Marguerite Daisies, 6 m 25 00 5in 15 00 4 in 10 00 Per ICO Genista Fragrans, 5 in 25 00 4 Id 15 00 Kaiserin Rose Plants, 3 in 5 Oo Ampelopsls Veitchii, 4 in 20 00 3in 10 00 Hydrangea, (Thomas Hogg* 4 in 10 00 J. William Golilesh's Sons 53rd St. and Woodland ) Avenue. (Successors to J. Wiuiam Colflesh) Phiiadelpliia, Pa. i^Oi^:n:js liest values ever offered— Satisfaction guajanteed. Send cash or lirst-class reference. 2H in. Bostons $5.00 Whitmanii 6 00 Amerpholii 6.00 Piersonii Superbissima Plumosus 3.50 SpreoBerii 2.50 Maiden Hair 5 00 Small Ferns 5'00 3in. $10 00 1250 12.50 8.00 5.00 1500 4 In. $15.00 20.00 20.00 35.00 15.00 12 50 25.00 $25S) 35.00 35.00 35.00 25.00 25.00 6-in. $40.00 60.00 60.00 75.00 50.00 7iD. $60 00 85.00 85.90 100.00 8(0. $100.00 125.80 125.00 GEO. A. KUHL, Wholesale Florist, 508-516 Main stieet. Peidn, lU. igii. The American Florist, 543 Vaughan's Choice Plants for Fall Sales, This Stock is in First-Class Condition for Immediate Stiipment Araucaria Excelsa Glauca. D-lu. pots. 1012 io. bigb, 2-3 whorle. 6-in. " 1416 In. " 3 " . fl-in. •' lG-18 In. " 4 " . Dozen $ 8.00 Bach .$0.76 . 1.2S 14.00 . 1.60 17.00 Araucaria Robusta Compacta. 6-ln. pots, 12 In. hlBh, 3-4 whorls 1.26 iMn. " 1416 in. '• 4 " 2.00 Tin. ■• 18-20 In. ■• 4-5 " 3.00 ARECA LUTESCENS. 4-in. polH. 3 plants each. 15-18 In. high ASPARAGUS. Hatcheri. 2V- inch Plumosus Nanus. 2 inch 2V2 " Sprengeri. SeedliuKS 2U inch Each .$0.30 Dozen $3.00 .60 .76 ,86 100 $16.00 3.00 4.60 Bay Trees. about 24-30 in.. '• 'S8-40 in. 45-48 in., 45-48 in. 45-48 In. 46-54 In. 1.00 .60 3.00 Standard or Tree Each crown 20-22 In * 7.60 22-24 In 8.60 26 in 7.60 28 In 8.00 30 In 10.00 40 In 16.00 14.00 22.00 34.00 3.00 1.000 $100.00 26.00 40,00 8.00 26.00 Shaped. Pair $14.00 12.00 14.00 16.00 18.00 28.00 BEGONIA. Glory of Cincinnati. Z incli Each Dozen 100 .$0.46 $4.60 $36.00 Clirysanthemums Bush plants. Fine for exhibition purposes. Each Dozen 6 Inch $0.50 $4.60 7 •' 75 8.00 8 •• 85 9.00 All colors. Write for varieties and prices on larger sizes. CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS. 2 Vi inch Doz. .$0.60 100 $ 4.00 DRACAENA INDIVISA. ?, inch Bach Doz. 100 $0.10 ,20 ,30 $1.00 2.00 3.00 $ 8.00 12.00 20.00 FERNS. Assorted for Dishes. (Our selection of varieties. Doz. 2',4 inch per l.OOu. $30.00.1 $0.60 FICUS PANDURATA. 16 24 30 36 48 hieb. high, high, high, high. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Strong plants, tield-grown. Doz. in pots $1.60 Size Pot 4 inch 5 •■ e " C " 7 " 9 10 10 Kentia Belmoreana. Leaves . Height Each ..5-6 12-15 inch $0.50 .5-6 18 . 6 22-24 .6-7 26-28 .6-7 28-30 .6-7 30-32 .6-7 36-38 .6-7 42^6 .6-7 48-50 .6-7 52-54 .75 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 4.00 6.00 8.00 12.00 Dozen $ 5.00 9.00 17.00 100 $ 3.50 Each ..$1.00 .. 1.50 .. 2.00 . . 2.50 .. 3.60 100 $10.00 Per 100 $40.00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Kentia Forsteriana. Size Pot 4 inch . 10 12 Leaves . S .... .5-6 20-24 5-6 24-28 5-6 30-32 5-6 34-36 6-7 36-JO 6-7 40-44 Tub.. ..6-7 44-48 6-7 52-55 6-7 60 6-7 66 Tub.. ..6-7 72 Height 15 inch Each .$ 0.60 .76 . 1.00 . 1.60 . 2.00 . 3.50 . 4.00 . 6.00 . 6.00 . 8.00 . 10.00 . 16.00 Dozen $ 6.00 8.00 11.00 17.00 PerlOO $40.00 Kentia Forsteriana — Made-up. Size Pot No. of Plants 7 inch 3 7 '• 3 30-34 Tub 3-4 34-38 .3-4.1 40-42 Height Eacli 28-30 inch $ 2.50 3.00 4.00 5.00 .3-4. .3-4. .44-48 .52-56 6.00 8.00 Latania Borbonica. Size Pot Leaves Ileight Each 8 inch 6-7 26-28 inch $ 2.00 8 ■' 6-7 34-36 " 3.00 MANETTI — English — December delivery, per 100. $1.75; per 1.000. $13.50. PANDANUS UTILIS. Each Dozen 3-lnch pots $0.15 $1.60 4-inch pots 25 2.60 PANDANUS VEITCBH. 4-inch pots $0.60 $6.00 Ptioenix Canariensis. Size Pot Height . „ „„ 8 inch 30-35 inch $3.00 8 ■• Tub 40-45 " 4.00 Phoenix Reclinata. 6 Inch : PEPPERS. CHRISTMAS. 5 Inch POINSETTIAS. 2^4 Inch PRIMULA OBCONICA.214 ;4-26 inch $0.76 $8.00 Each Dozen Per 100 Per 1.000 $0.20 $2.00 $15.00 86 8.00 $45.00 Inch 'aO 4.00 35.00 CHICAGO Plants ordered at once may be shippeil now before freezing weather. 1 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK Greenhouses, Trial Grounds and Nurseries: Western Springs, 111. Growing Some Roses Little book 8 pages bigger. ''^LE E D Ll %spmN(;rn:LD-oHio-'j Poinsettias Place your order for Poin- settias NOW to insure early delivery. We have strong 2H-irch pot plants ready. $6.00 per 100: $50.00 per 1000- Katalog for the asking. Skidelslcy & Irwin Co. 1216 Betz Bldg., PhiladelDtiia, P ROSES A SPECIALTY. The Dingee £c Conard Co., WEST GROVE. PA. The Early Advertisement Gets There 544 The American Florist, Sept. JO, Aspara^DS Plnmosus. 2iii pots $2.00: 2H in. pots ♦j.CO; .1 In. pois.$4.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2 in.pots. $2.00: .^ in. pots. $4.00 per 100. Smllax, 2in. pots. $2.00: 3-in. pols. $4.00 per lOU. Ferns, Boston. Whilm»ni. Scholzeli. 4 in. pots, >.' 00 per doz : 5 in. pols. $3. CO ppr doz. Polnsettias. 2V5 in. pots. $5.00 per tOO. Dracaena Indlvlsa, 3 in. pots S4 00per lOO. Crotons. fine olanis $2.00 pur dozen. Geraniums, R C. bast commetcial varie ties, miied. $1.00 per 100. $8.00 per IdOO- 1 1 tb a Westmoreland Sts., Pblladelpbla.Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Field-Grown Carnation Plants of Field Grown Carnation Plants Per 100 lore White Perfection... $6 00 $50 00 Ladf Boun iful 6 00 50 00 Queen Louis 6 00 50 00 Apple Blossom 6 00 50 00 Eocbantress 6 00 50 OO Pink Imperial 6 00 50 00 .'\dmiration 6 00 50 00 Lawson 6 00 50 00 VVinsor 610 50 00 Flamineo 6 00 50 00 Robt. Craig 6 OO 50 CO Harlowarden 6 00 50 00 Roosevelt 6 00 .SO 00 Canary Bird. Jessica 6 00 5ii 00 J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Bright Spot Ready Now Nic. Zweifel, Nodh Milwatikee, Wisconsin. "^WASPARAQUS Plumosus, 3-in., at per lOOtt, $60.00 Sprengeri, 4-in., at per 1000, 60.00 3-in,, at per 1000, 45.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO., Morton Orove, 111. PEONIES At bargain prices. Also other stock. Write for list. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, o. so,ooo Field Grown Carnallin Plants Rig and healthy Enchantress, Mhite and Pink Lawson, $5,00 per lOO. Cash with order. M. J. SHAAF, Dansville, N Y. New Haven, Conn. — The Doolittle Floral Co. had an auspicious opening September 14. A. L. Doolittle, the president and manager of the new cor- poration, is well known in the city, having been with the Frank S. Piatt Co. for 18 years. Frank C. Dowd, treasurer and assistant manager, has conducted a store in Madison. Henry H. Kelsey, secretary and superinten- dent at the greenhouses, was formerly with the A. N. Pierson Co. of Crom- well. The three above officers with Frank S. Piatt constitute the board of directors. Brothers, Sisters, Florists Everywhere. Wake Up ! It is day light. How much longer will you sleep? PROSPERITY ! PROSPERITY! Now KNOCKING at your door! Will you look on? Florists everywhere preparing. Look! PROSPERITY! Will vou wait ? Araucaria Exetlsa Our Specialty. Warning — Don't be deceived. Now. as well as for the last twenty-five years, we hold the ground as leaders in itnportin?. growine ttnd sbippini? of our specialty, the .\raucarias. For decorative purposes, in connection with palms, they will make a fine display. Araucaria Excelsa, raised frotn top cut- tings. 6" inch pots. 4 to 5 years old 5. 6 and 7 tiers 25. 28. 30. 35, 40 in. in height. $1.00 %\ 25. $1.50. $2.00 to $2.50 each Araucaria EzcelsaGlauca and Robnsta compacta, 6-7 io. pots, fine busby plants $1.25. $1.50. $2,00 each Araucaria Excelsa, new importation, out of 5. 5W. and 6-in. pots, 2 to 3 years old, 3. 4 and 5 tiers. 10 12. 14. 16. 18 and 20 inches high 40c 50c 75c and $1.00 each Robnsta Compacta Kxcelsa Glanca, SVz and 6 in. pots $1.00 to $1 25 each Kentla Belmoreana, 4 year old. 30 to 35 inches high, $1 50 Kentla Forsteriana, 4 year old, 30 to 35 incbes high. $1.50 Kentla Forsteriana, 4 year old. 24 to 26 inches high. 75c to $1.00. Kentia Belmoreana, 4 year old combination or made up of 3 plants. 26 to 28 inches high. $1.00. «l,25aod$1.50. Kentla Beimoreana, combination or made up o 3 plants. 3 year old 24 to 26 inches high. 75c to $1 00 Kentla Belmoreana, 4 year old. 26 to 28 incbei high. $1 00 to $1.25. Kentia Belmoreana, 4 in., 25c, 30c to 3Sc. Cocos Weddellana Palms, made up of 3 plants. 4 to 5-in. pots. 30c. 40c and 50c; 3-in.. 15c, 18c and 20c. Cycai Revoluta or Sago Palm, the genuine large and long-leaved variety, imported direct from Japan 6-7 in. pots. 5 to 15 'eaves to a plant 10c to 12c p*»r leaf. Areca Lntescens, 4 in. pots, made up. 25c. 30c and 35c. Asparagus Plnmosus Nanns,2y2 in.. $3.00 per 100: $25.nODer 1000: 3 in.. $5.00 per 100; 4-in., $10.00 per 100. Solaniun or Jerusalem dierrles, 2H in , $3.00 per 100: 4-in. pots. lOc; 6 in. 25c. Ficus Klastica (Rubbers) 5H to 6 in. pots 25 to 28 in high. 35c. 40c and 50c; 7 in. pots, 30 in. hi«b and u" 75c to $1.60 Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, 5H to 6 in. pots. 40c, 5 c. 60c und 7^r BegoniaGlory of Cincinnati, SVj to 6 in, pots, 75c. Begonias New Improved Erfordi and Ascb- mann'a Beauty, a new Improved Vernon Red. a constant bloomer (or Christmas trade. 2H in. pots. W 00 nor 100: 3 in.. $7 OOper 100; 4-in.. 15c. Cyclamen Grandlflora, « in. 2ic. Cineraria Bybrlda Grandlflora, .^schmann'swell- known stra n. 2y4-io. pots. $3 00 per 100. Primula Obconica Grandillora, assorted colors. L- medium 4 in.. 10c; large 4-iB.. 15c; 5H-in., 25c; " bushy. Primula Chtnensis, John F. Rup*'ssowell'knowD strain, assorted colors. 4-in.. 10c. Poiosettlas, large 4 in., ready to shift into 5-in.. 2Sc; short, grown outdoors, Adiantimi Hybridum, large 4-in.. 15c; medium size 4 in.. 10c. Three Houses in Ferns Pot, Mot Bench Grown. Nepb. Scottll, Scholzeli and Wtiltmani, 5H to 6-iQ. pot« 55c 40c and 50c ; 7 in. 75c toll.OO. Boston Ferns, 5^2 in., 35c to 40c; 6 in, .50c; 7in.. 7-^r t"$l 00. Neph CordateCompacta, 4 in.. lOc. Sctiolzeti. 4 in. 20c; 5hio6 in.pots.SOc. 40cto50c. Ferns (or Dishes, agood assortment. 2H in. pots $4.00 per 1 0. Pteris ^ilsoni Ferns, 6 in. pai>a. 3 plants in a pan 25c to 35c per pan. Fern Balls, imported direct from Japan, already started 50c. 25 at 100 rates. Cash with order, please. All plants must travel at purchaser's risk. GODFREY ASCHMANN Wholesale Grower and mporter of Potted Plants, 1012 W, Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing Carnations Field Plants 100 1000 Enchantres.s $6.00 $60.00 White Enchantress select 7.00 May Day 6.00 60.00 Mary Tolman 6.00 40.00 Sangamo 6.00 40,00 2.50 at 1000 rate. Healthy, Well Branched Stock. DES PLAINES FLORAL CO. DES PLAINES, ILL. 4 TEW GOOD THINGS YOl WANT. Geraniums, Nutt. Perkins Grant, La Favorite. R. C. $1.25, 2-in. pots. $2.00: 3 in. $4 00 per 100; Viaud. Casteliane, Pointevine. Jaulin, Ricard, Bucbner, R. C,,$1.50; 2-in. pots. $2.50 3in. $5.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, 5 in. 25c each. Wtiitaani Ferns, 4 ki.. 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3 in.. 15.00: 4 in., $10.00: Sin. $25 00 per lOJ. Vlnca Var., 2-in.. 2c. Asparagus Sprengen, 2 in.. $2 50 per 100. AsparagusPlumosus, 2 in.. $3 00 per 100. Cash with order GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. ilention the American Florist when wrltinif jgii. The American Florist. 645 Heacock's Palms and Ferns Home Grown, Strong, Clean and Well Established i>escribes our palms. No more words are necessary. "Our satisfied customers a-e our best advertisement." One customer who has been dealing with us for years sent us an order for $I,BOO worth of palms without seeing them. Another whose order last year amounted to $700, gave us an order this year amounting to $1600. Send for onr new booklet and give us a trial order. Lav in your stock of palms in September while you can have them shipped by freight. Our facilities for shipping are of the best. We ship by freight to every state in the Union. We have 40 per cent more glass this year; most of our glass is devoted to palms. We are particularly strong in the larger Sizes, (7, 9 and 12-in.) We grow all our Kentias. above 6-in. sizes, in cedar tubs made especkilly for us, avoiding breakage of pots in shipments and giving better satisfaction to our customers; and while they cost us several times what pots would cost, we sell them for the same money; iliey are the neatest, ligluest and best tub ever intioduced painted green, with three electric welded wire hoop-i. We order these tubs by the carload. flrriorNnU/fnr P9II noliuoru Wlien in Philadelphia, can and see our stock before placing your ordor. 20 minutes UIUCI null lUI IQII UCIIlCIji ride by rail; 50 trains each way every week day; Railway Station Jenkintown. Joseph Heacock Company's Price List Areca Lutescens Pot Plants in pot In. high Each 7-in. 3 36 $2 00 8-in. 3 42 3 00 Cedar Tub Plants in tub In, high Each 9-in. Several 48 to 64 $500 9-in. " 6-ft 7 50 Kenlia Belmoreana Pot Leaves In. high Each Doz. 2^2-111. 4 8 to 10... $ 1 50 3 -in. 5 12... 2 00 5 -in. 6 to 7 18.. $0.60 6 00 6 -in. 6 to 7 24... 1.00 12 00 6 -in. 6 to 7 26... 1.26 15 00 6 -in.6to7 28 to 30... 1 .50 18 00 Cocos Weddelliana Pot In. high 100 2y2-in. 8 to 10 $10 00 2!/2-in. 10 to 12 15 00 Kentia Belmoreana Cedar tub 7 -in 7 -in 9 -in 9 -in 9 -in Pot 6-in. 6-in. Cedar tub. 9-in. 9 in. Leaves In. high Each Doz. 6 to 7 34 to 86. ..$2 60 .$30 00 6 to 7 36 to 38... 3 00 36 00 6 to 7 40 to 45... J 00 48 00 .6 to 7 42to48Hvy.Ea. 5 00 . 6 to 7 48 to54Hvy.Ea. 6 00 Kentia Forsteriana Leaves In. high Each Doz. 6 to 6 28 to 30 $1 00 $12 00 « 34 to 36 1 50 18 00 Cibotium Schiedei Spread Each 4 to 5 feet $4 00 to $5 00 5 to 6 feet. 6 00 Kentia Forsteriana Cedar tub Plants 7-in. 4 I -in. 9-in. 9-in. 9-in. 12-in. Made Up In. high 36 36 to 40 40 to 42 42 to 48 4-ft. Hvy. Each 6-ft. Hvy. Each Each Doz. $2 50 $30 00 3 00 36 00 4 00 5 00 48 00 60 00 6 00 15 00 Phoenix Roebelinii Pot Each 5-in. Nicely characterized $1 00 6-iu. 18to20-in. spread 1 50 Cedar tub High Spread Each 7-in. 18-in. 24-in $2 00 7-in. 20to24-in. 2-ft 2 50 JOSEPH HEAGOGK CO., Wyncote, Pa. RAILWAY STATION: JENKINTOWN. Ferns for Dishes Fer 100 Per 1000 2Vi-in $3.50 $30.00 Asparagus Plumosus, 2^'incb $3 50 per 100: $30.00 per lOOO. Asparagus plumosus nanus, 3 in $6.no perlOO. Primroses, Obconica, best large flowerioK strain, stioo? 2HiDch pot plants. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 500 at lOOU rates. Cash with order Cineraria, 2H in. $3,00 per ICO. Robber Plants, 6'in pot. 20-24 in high. 50c each. Arancaria Excclsa. 5 in. pot. 50c to 75c each; 6-in, pot. $1.00 to $1.25 each. FRANK OECHSLIN, 4911 Qulncv St.. CHICAGO Smith advance CHRYSANTHEMUM stock plants 25c each, Golden Glow, stock plants lOc each. ELI CROSS, 25 Monroe Street GRAND RAPIDS MICH. SPECIALTIES. Roses, from 3-in poll. Cbrysanttiemnmt Carnations for fall delivery. Smilax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers. 5^i°?j^£: Nephrolepis Giatrasii 2^-in. $8.00 per 100; $76 per 1000 4-in. $25.00 per 100. GEORGE GIATRAS West Hoboken, N, J. S"'^ Boston Ferns for growinsr on. we have 15.000 of them 4 inch $15.00 per 100 Sinch 25 00 per 100 6-inch 40.00 per 100 Asparagus Plumosus, 2 inch $250perl00 — Cash, please. THE REESER PLANT COMPANY ^"'"p;rn'tsm?n°""' SPRINGFIELD, OHIO Mention the American Florist when writing J. D. Thompson Carnation Go. Carnation Specialists JOLIET, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants JOBN scon, Rutland Rd. & E.45tb St. BROOKLYN. N.Y. LARGE CLUMPS Adianlum Croweanum $20.00 per 100 POEHLM/VNN BROS. CO., MORTON GROVE, ILL. Field Grown Carnation Plants Direct from the Grower. Per 100 1000 ' ' $60 00 50 00 60 00 70 00 65 00 50 00 50 00 50 00 60 00 60 CO 45 00 60 on 60 00 50 00 45 00 45 00 55 00 Ligtit Pink Enctiantress $7 oo Lawson Enctiantress 5 oo Rose Pink Encbantress 7 oO White Enctiantress 8 00 Wnite Perfection 7 00 Sangamo, lO-in. in diameter 5 00 AlvOia 500 May Day 500 Victoria 7 00 Georgia 7 00 Wlnsor 5 00 Beacon 700 Victory 7 00 M. A. Patten ^ cO Boston Market 5 no Queen . 5 no Lady Bountilnl 6 oO All of the above plants are in fine condition, clean, thrifty and vieorous. euaranteed in every way. If on receivine any of the above plants, they are not as represented, they can be returned at once and your remittance will be refunded. It pays to buy eood stock such as vie grow. They will produce twice as many blooms as the cheaper grades oSered Up to Aue. 19th we shipped 97 orders and have not received one complaint. Cash with order. HOWARD P. KLEINHANS, 66 Centre Sq Easton. Pa. Boston Ferns... 21/2-in. $30.00 per 1000 W Jd.I'X'BX.A.rN'X fEtXHVS 2H-ln., $6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 8S0 at 1000 rate. Magnlflca, 2Hinch 15c each. HENRY H. BARROWS i SON. Whitman. Matt. Robert Craig Co... ^SSs PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Stt., Philadelphia, Pa 546 The American Florist. Set>t: JO, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The 556 American Spawn Co.538 AmlingECCo 521 Anderson S A... iil Andersen Specialty Co 5''6 Andorra Nurseries 540 AncermuellerGeo H522 Aphine MfgCo 554 Aschmann Godfrey.. 544 Atlanta Floral Co... 531 Badgley Reidel & Meyer. Inc. 535 Baerjuiluis 532 Barrows H H & Son.545 Bassett &Wasbburn 514 Baur J A Pottery Colli Bayersdorfer H — .526 Beaven E A 526 BerninK H G 522 Bertermann Bros Co531 Bobbink &Atkin8 ...542 Boddington A T 536 BodgerJno& SonsCoSSS Boland J BCo. . 532 BolsianoJ&Son8.534 536 Bowe M A 532 Braslan Seed Gro Co.^34 Breitmeyer's ] Sons. 533 Brideemao's 536 Brans H N 11 Bucbbinder Bros 555 BuckbeeH W 532 Budlong) A 518 Burnett Bros II Burpee W A & Co... II Caldwell the Woods- ^ nianCo ....576 Camp Conduit Co.. 55ij Canger & Gormley. 531 Carter Geo M 526 Chi Carn. Co I Chicago Flowfr Growers Ass'n 520 Chi House WreckCc556 Clark The E BCo.. II Clarke's Sons David. 532 Cleveland CutFloCo533 Colflesh J W .Sons.. 54; Cooke Geo H 532 CotsonasGeo & Co.. 526 CoweeW J 550 Craig Robt Co 545 Critche'lCE 523 Cross Eli 545 Crump Frank F 532 Cunningham JosH..54t Daniels & Fisher... 533 Dards Cbas .531 Deamnd J BCo 519 Dennaiffe & Son. .. 534 Desplaines Flo. Co. .544 Detroit Flower Pot. .111 Dietscb A &Co IV DillerCask'y& Keen555 DillonJL 544 Dingee & Conard Co543 Dorner F & Sons Co54! DreerHA..III 539 553 DunlopJobnH — 553 Eagle Mach. Wk....555 Edwards Fold'g Box526 EiseleC 544 Elliott W H 522 Emmans Geo M 544 Eyres HG 533 Fish Henry Seed Co. 535 Florists' Hail Assn.. 553 Foley Mfg Co IV FordM C 525 Ford WmF 525 Fox Hall Farm .... 538 Freeman MrsJB ....533 PottlerFiske KawsoD Co II Froment HE 525 Galvin Thos F 53? Garden City SandColII Garland Geo M Co..52S Gasser J M Co 532 Geny Bros 5)2 Giatras Geo .'45 Giblin & Co 556 Good & Reese Co ... I Gorham & Chapline.552 Grand RapidsFlo Co532 Graves Nathan R... 555 Greater New York Florists' Ass'n.... 525 Grillbortzer David G551 Gude Bros 533 Heacock Jos Co 545 Heinl John & Son... 532 Henderson A & Co.. 539 Herr Albert M 542 Herrmann A 5f0 Hess & Swoboda... 531 Hews AH& Co Ill Hilfinger Bros lit HippardE 546 553 Hitchings&Co 553 Hoerber Bros 52! Hoffman Flo Artist.. 532 HoffmeisterFlo.Co.523 Holm & Olson 531 Holton&Hunkel Co 522 524 Home Cor School.. .542 Hooker H M Co 554 Hrudka L Pottery Co Ill Hunt E H 521 550 Huiff Edgar T 536 Igoe Bros... . . . 546 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 553 Isbell S M& Co ...536 Jackson&Ferkins . 541 Jansky John — 522 lohnson W W& Son II Jones Percy 316 Kasting W F Co... 525 Keller Geo & Sons. .Ill Keller J B & Sons.. 532 Kellogg Geo M 532 Kilw"y & Son 556 Kennicoit Bros ... 521 Kessler Bros 525 KiftRobt .'32 King Construct'n .. 556 KleinhansF Howaid.S45 Kohr AF Ill Kramer I N & Son. .Ill Krick's Letters 552 KroeschellBros Co. .546 Kruchten John 521 Kuebler Wm 525 KuebnC A 522 KuhlGeo A 542 Kyle & Foerster 521 Lager & Hurrell I Lange A 531 Landreth SeedCo....535 Leedle Floral Co.... 543 Lichtenberger J . . 546 Lord&Burnham Co. 551 555 McCallumCo 526 McConnell Alex 533 McCullough's J M Sons Co 523 McFarland Pub. Service Co 537 McHutchison&Co.. U McKellar Chas. W..518 McKenna P& Son. .531 Malandre Bros 531 Mann Otto 11 Markovits Bros 55' Mastin J G & Co... 552 Matthews Florist... .532 May& Co LL 5'2 Met. Mat. Co 556 Mette Henry 558 Millang Cbas 525 Miller ES 540 Mimiborya Farm .. 541 Mitchell W.T & Son540 Moltz A & Co .'•25 Moninger J C Co... 552 Moon The Wm HCc540 Moore Hent? &Nasb525 Morehead Mfg Co. ,.552 MorseCC&Co.. 534 MtGileadPottery Colli Mt. Mitchell Evg. C-Q 526 Munk Floral Co 523 Myers Florist 532 Nat Flo B of Trade.. 550 NY Cut Flower Ex.525 Nicotine Mfg Co.... 5.'4 Niessen Leo Co 52.< Oechslin Frank 545 Palethorpe PR Co.. 554 Palmer W J & Sons. 533 Park Floral Co ..532 PeacockDahlia Fms523 Pedrick Geo & Son. 536 Perfection Chem Co.55« Penn the Florist. 532 PennockMeehan Co^25 Peters & Reed Pot'yIIl Peterson J A I Phoenix Nursery Co. 540 Pierce FO Co.... 5'6 Pierson A N 527 Pierson F R Co I Pierson U Bar Co... 554 Pieters ^ Wheeler SeedCo 534 Pittsburg Cut Flo Co523 Podesta & Baldocch532 Poehlmann Bros Co . 516 541 544 545 Pollworth C C Co . ... .536 552 553 SM Power Wm& Co 535 Pulv'iz'dManure Co555 Quaker City Machine Works 555 Randall A L Co.... .^21 Ready Reference... 547 KaDdolph& Mc Clements 5-^3 Reed& Keller Ill Reeser PlantCo 545 Reinberg Peter 517 Rice Bros 522 Robinson JC SeedCo II Rock W L Co 531 Rohnert Waldo 5.36 Routzahn Seed Co... II Rumbley J A 26 SaakcsC) C ^33 SalifoidFlow'r Shop552 Schaal M J .544 ■^chillo Adam . ^56 Schlatter Wm.&Son,526 Schmidt J C -539 Schulz Jacob .532 Scott lohn 545 Seed Trade Report- 5 ing Bureau .. ...S35 Seattle Cut Flo Ex..5>3 Shaffer Geo C 533 Sharp Partridge &C0IV Sheridan WF 525 Shinn Nursery Co.. 540 Siebrecht & Seibrech524 Situations & Wants. 513 Skidelsky & Irwin... 543 SmallJH&Sons....53l Smith A W & Co.... 533 Smith Elmer D& Co541 Smith Henry 5.32 Smith J E & Co 525 SmithPJ 525 Smith Wm C 522 Smith W &TCo.... I Smits Jacs ?Vi Stearns LumberCo. 553 Sterling Emery Wheel Co Ill Stoothoff H A Co.... 5.54 Storrs &Harrison Co542 Superior Machine & Boiler Works. ..556 Syracuse Pottery Colli Taylor Steam Spe- cialty Co... . 552 Texas Seed &FI0 Co532 Thompson CarCo...54S ThorburnJM&Co... II TottyChasH 525 Traendly & Schenck525 Valentine Frank . 5.32 Varelo Federico C...534 Vaughan & Sperry..5l9 Vick's Sons Jas II Vaughan'sSeed Store I 535 5>9 545 Vincent R Jr I Vosters S .^ & Sons 539 Wagner Park Cons.. 544 Walker F A &Co . 531 Ward&CoRalph M II Weber FH 533 Wetland &Risch... 521 Weiss Chas&Son»..524 Welch Bros .... 522 Wietor Bros 515-521 WilksSMfg Co 552 Wilson Robt G 531 Wrede H 535 WittboldG.Co...530 531 Wood Bros 545 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson.5.33 YokohamaNurs Co. II Young A L& Co.... 525 Young & Nugent.... 532 Youngs 532 Zech & Mann 521 Zweifel Nic S44 Gold Letters Gnmmed Gold, Silver and Purple Letters (or inscriptions on Floral Designs. Best and Cheapest on the Market. Send for Samples and Prices. 1664 Ave. A. NEW YORK Telephone Lenox 5644. J. Lichtenberger, J t \ Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two o» three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growers as the beat support on market. Pat. July 27. '97. May 17.'98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt thipmsnt guaranlMd IGOE BROS., 266 North 9th St., BROOKLYN. N. T. DAYLITE GLASS CLEANER - QUICK - POWERFUL | Will Not Injure Paint or Putty , nn : Leaves No Greasy Surface. One gallon will clean from 500 to 700 square feet. ASK YOUR JOBBER OR WRITE TO 4648 Calutnet Ave., CHICAGO. 25 gals, or more. .$0.70 per gal. 5 to 10 gals. 80 per gal. Less than 5 gals.. 1,00 per gal. Andersen Specialty Go Standard Steam Traps The simplest, most durable and up-to-date steam trap on the market. Ask the man who owns one Catalogue sent on request. E. HIPPARD CO. Youngstown, Ohio "l0KfxXt)\eUsev|.»O.^^ Fired Boilers Since 1 885-Tlie Kroescliell is tUs i All. "Have fired greenhouses boilers since 188.'), both steam and hot water. Yours tuits me the best. I have two of your boilers. At one time I had two cast-iron boilers working together and during a blizzard the rear section of one boiler gave out and the front section of the other sprung a crack a couple of months later. No more cast-iron boilers for me. I came very close to freezing out in both instances." G. M. THOST, DeSoto, Mo. Send lor KROESGHELL BROS. CO., 452 W. Erie St., Ghicago, 111. Catalogue. igii. The American Florist. 647 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ACBYRANTHES. ACHVUANTIIKS, :;-in.. %2 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Eilgebrook. Chicago, 111. Achyranthes, Emersonl, 3-in.. $3 per 100. R. Vincent. Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. AGAVES. Agave Variegata, 1215 inches high. $40 per 100. Las Palmas Greenhouses, Palo Alto, Calif. AOERATUMS. AGERAXTl'M Stella Gurnev and Princess Paulina, $5 per 1,000. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edccbrook, Chicago, 111. ALTERNANTHERAS. ALTERNANTHERAS. R. C. Aurea nana, Brilliantissima and Paronychoides major. $5 per 1,000. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago, HI. Altemantheras, 4 kinds, R. C, 60c extra strong, 214-ln., 2c. Mosbtek Greenhouse Co,, Onarga,__Ill. "Altemantheras, 6 Tar., 2-ln., $2; Jewel, 2- In., $3; 3-in., $4 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. ALYSSUMS. Alyssuns, giant double, 2-ln., $2 per 100. B. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. AMPELOPSIS. Ampelopsis Veitchii, 4-ln., $2.50 per 100; 3- In., $10. J. Wm. Colflesh's Sons, 63rd and Woodland Ave., Philadelphia. _^__ ARAUCARIAS. Araucarias, Excelsa glauca, 5-in., 2 to 3 whorles, 75c each: $S per doz.; 6- In., 3 whorles, $1.25 each; $14 per doz.; B-ln., 4 whorles, $1.50 each; $17 per doz. Robusta compacta, 6-ln., 3 to 4 whorles. $1.25 each; $14 per doz.; B-in.. 4 whorles. $2 each; $22 per doz.; 7-in, 4 to 5 whorles, $3 each; $34 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Araucarias. For varieties and prices see ad- . vertisement elsewhere In this issue. G. Asch- mann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. ~ABAIICAiriX~EXCELSA, 4-ln., 50c each; $8 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edge- brook, Chicago, 111, Araucarias, 30,000 plants in stock. Get our circular. Henry A. Dreer. Inc., 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Araucaria excelsa, 5-in., 60c to 75c each; e-In., $1 to $1.25. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus Hatchorl. 2%-in., 30c each; $3 per aoz.; $15 per 100; $100 per 1.000. Plumosus nanus. 2-in.. 50o per doz.; |3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 2%-in., 75c per doz.; $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Sprengeri, Seedlings, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000; 2i4-in,. 50c per doz.; $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 4-ln.. $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; $80 per 1.000; 500 at 1,000 rate; baskets. $1. $1.50 and $2 each. ASPARA- GUS PLUMOSUS, 2-In., $3 per 100; 3-ln., $1 per doz.; S6 per 100. ASPARAGUS SCANDENS and DBPLEXUS. 3-in.,. $10 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook, Chicago. Asparagus plumosus nanus, from 2^4-ln. pots. $2.60 per 100; $22.50 per 1.000; 3-ln., $5 per 100; $45.50 per 1.000. Cash with order please. Floral Hill Gardens, G. F. Nelpp, Prop., Chath- am, N. J. _^ .. .Asparagus plumosus seedlings, $1 per 100; $9 per 1.000; 2%-in.. $2 per 100. Sprengeri, 2%- In., $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cun- ningham^^ Asparagus plumosus nanus. 2i/l-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000; 3-in., $6 per 100. Frank Oechslin. 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2M!-In., $3 per 100: 3- In., $4. Plumosus, 2-ln., $2 per 100. Sprengeri, 2-ln.. $2. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia, Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in., $3 per 100: $25 per 1000: 3-in., $G per 100. Chicago Flower Growers' Association, 176 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Fine stock. Asparagus plumosus, 214-In., 2Hc.; 3-in., 5c. Sprengeri, 214-ln., 2c; 3-ln., 4c; 4-In., 8c. Mosbsek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, IlL Asparagus plumosus, young plants, $2 per 100. Sprengeri, $1 per 100. A. M. Herr, Lan- caster. Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-ia.. $6 per luO. Chicago Flower Growers' Associa- tion. 170 N. Micbigao Ave., Chicago. Asparagus plumosus, very strong 4-in., 8c each. McAdams Seed Co., Columbus Grove, O. Asparagus and Rhubarb roots. Warren Shlnn, Woodbury. N. J. Asparagus plumosus, 2%-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-ln., $5 per 100; 4-in., $10. God- frey Aschmann. 1012 W. Onstario St., Phila- delphia. Asparagus plumosus nanus. 4-in. pots, 1,000 fine plants at $10 per 100. Pine 6-in. Boston ferns, 50c. J. M. Allen, 3419 B, Washing- ton ,_D^_a Asparagus Sprengeri. 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Asparagus plumosus. 2-in., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2%-ln.. $1.50 per 100; 4 in., $5 per $100. Asparagus plumosus, 2%-In., $2 per 100. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol. Pa. Sprengeri. busby plants. 3-in.., $6 per 100. Schelden & Schoos, Asbury and Warren Aves.. Evanston. III. Asparagus plumosus. 2^-in.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000; 3-ln., $6 per 100. The Storrs & Har- rlson Co.. Painesville. O. Potbound 3-in Sprengeri, can be shifted Into 5-in.. $6 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co., Mil- waukee. Wis. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in.. $2.50 per 100. The Reeeer Floral Co.. Springfield, Ohio. Asparagus Sprengeri, 4-In., $7 per 100. Morel Bros., 622 E. Market St.. Scranton, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 3-in., $50 per 1,000. Sprengeri. 4-In.. $60 per 1.000; 3-in., $45. Poehlmann Bros.. Morton Grove, 111. Asparagus pl:imosus and Sprengeri plants. W. H. Elliott. Brighton. Mass. BAY TREES. Bay trees and box trees, all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. Bay trees (standards), fine assortment; sizes 12 to 48-inch crowns. Prices, $2.50 to $25 each. Let us know your wants. Wagner Park Conservatories. Sidney, O. Bay trees. For sizes and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere In this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Bay trees. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. BEGONIAS. Begonias. Gloire de Lorraine. 4-in., 25c to 30c. New Improved Erfordll and Aschmann'fl Beauty. 2%-in.. $5 per 100; 3-In.. $7; 4-in., 15c. G. Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St., Phil- adelphia^ Begonia Glory of Cincinnati. 2%-ln.. $25 per 100: $200 per 1,000. J. A. Peterson. Westwood. Cincinnati. O. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati, 3-in., 45c each; $4.50 per doz.; $35 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati. 4-ln., 60c each; $6 per doz, ; $45 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. BOXWOOD. Boxwood. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Boxwood. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. BOUVARDIAS. Bouvardias. Pink and White, 2%-in., $2.60 per 100. Cash please. Morel Bros., 622 K. Market St., Scranton, Pa. Bouvardias, single and double, pink or white. Strong 2-in. from root cuttings, $2.50 per lOO. Chas. Frost. Kenilworth. N. J. BULBS. Bulbs, begonia, single flowering. 40c per doz. $2.50 per 100; $22 per 1.000; double flowering 60c per doz.; $4 per 100; $35 per 1.000: Glox Inias. separate colors. 75c per doz.; $5 per 100 $47.50 per 1.000. Fottler, Flske, Rawson Co. Faneull Hall Sq.. Boston, Mass. Bulbs. Roman Hyacinths, 11-12 ctm. and 12-15 ctm. and up. Paper White Narcissus, Dutch Hyacinths, Forcing Tulips, Chinese Lilies. California Callas. L. Formosum, Storage Lilies. L. Gigantum. Our full line of Fall Bulbs now in store; write for prices. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Bulbs. Narcissus Paper White Grandl., 13 ctms., $1.25 per 100; $9 per 1.000; case of 1,250, $11. A. Henderson & Co., 30 B. Ran- dolph^ Bulbs. All kinds. Jas. Vlck's Sons, Roches ter. N. Y. Bulbs, begonias and gloxinia. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray' St., New York. Bulbs. Lillum giganteum, case of 200. 7-9. $14. C. C. Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Bulbs. E. S. Miller. Wading River, N. Y. Bulbs. Burnett Bros.. 72 Cortlandt St., New York. CANNAS. Cannas. next season delivery. $2 per 100; $15 per f.OOO and up. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons- Co.. White Marsh. Md. CARNATIONS. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. GUARANTEED TO PLEASE. Per 100 Sangamo $5.00 Aivina 5.00 May Day 5.00 Victory 5.00 Winsor 5.00 M. A. Patten 6.00 Boston Market 5.00 Queen 5.0O lady Bountiful 8.00 Beacon 7.00 White Enchantress 8.00 Pink Enchantress 7.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 7.00 Lawson Enchantresss 5.00 LEWIS J. MATTES, Philllpsburg, N. J. Per 1000 $60.00 50.00 50.00 60.00 50.00 65.00 60.00 50.00 55.00 60.00 70.00 80.00 60.00 50.00 CARNATIONS. 26,000 plants loft. Strong, bushv. healtbv stock with plenty of shoots. Plants are thrifty and vigorous and cannot fail to please you. Satisfaction guaranteed. Per 100 Per 1000 Enchantress, light pink... $5.00 $45,00 Perfection, white 5.00 45.00 Winsor 5.00 Enchantress, rose pink 5.50 50,00 Enchantress, pure white 7.00 70.00 Gordon 7.50 Alma Ward 7.50 250 at 1.000 rate. Cash or reference. Write for very low quotations on Boston and Whlt- mani ferns from 5 and 6-ln. pots and from bench. A. A. GANNETT. Geneva, N. Y. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 548 The American Florist, Sept. JO, FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. At cut prices to clean up. Guaranteed A No. 1 *'"^'^- Per 100 Per 1,000 Apple Blossom ?'-50 ««-00 TaUr '"'".".. :::::::::::: tZ tZ Winsor 5.00 45.00 Victory ■"■ 4.00 35.00 Seen ••••'.... 4-00 35.00 Cash Please. MOREL BROS.. 622 E. Market St., Scranton, Fa. " FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per 1,000 Rose Pink Encliantress $6.00 $60.00 . Ren con <-^ 65.00 0 P Basseti. 6.00 60.00 Dorothy Gordon ^S-W -5.00 Alma Ward 10.00 f,.,ii2 6.00 bO.OO S."'? 6.00 55.00 ^'"'' cksH OR C. 0. D. CHAS. PPEIFFER, 30 Grand Ave., Ft. Thomas, Ky. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Large, strong, "^-"'-^/I'^S'^- p^r 1,000 Enchantress «6.00 $50.00 T«\c.*nn 5.00 40.00 qSeen .;;::::.. s-oo 40.00 250 at 1,000 rate. DINSTEL BROS., 1851 North 62nd Ave., Chicago.^ FIELD-GKOWN CARNATION PLANTS. Per 100 Per 1,000 Enchantress $I-W SW.W White En.;hantress i -00 60.00 c.,,,,,.,nio 6.00 5U.00 baufcamo — j^^qq CARNATION CO.. A. T. P.vter, Mgr. Chicago, 111. fTeLD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS Per 100 Per 1,000 Victory $5.00 $45.00 p_,.l,. ,",,.„„, 6.00 50.00 tncn.intiebs r no jf^ no Winsor 5.00 45.00 WIETOE BROS., 162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago, 111. CARNATION PLANTS. Per 100 Per 1,000 2,000 Enchantress $6.00 *5U'SJJ 500 White Euchaturess 60.00 4 000 Rose Piuk Enchantress. . . 5.00 40.00 THE LAMBORN FLORAL CO., Alliance, OhiOj CARNATIONSrFIELD GROWN. Per 100 Per 1,000 Lawson Enchantress $5.00 **5.00 W H Taft..'. 6.00 45.00 Victory . .: 6.00 45.00 Boston Market • 5.00 45.09 Cash with order, please. SCHBIDBN & SCHOOS. Asbury and Warren Aves., Etanston. 111. Carnations, White Perfection, Lady Bounti- ful Queen Louise. Apple Blossom. Enchantress, Piiik Imperial, Admiration, Lawson. Winsor, Flamingo, Craig, Harlowarden Roosevelt. Ca- nary Bird. Jessica, $6 per 100: $50 per 1.000. J. "l. Dillon. Bloomsburg. Pa. Carnations, 'fine fleld-grown plants. White Perfection. $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Win- sor, Apple Blossom. Queen, Harlowarden, Craig. Mrs Patten. Dorothy Gordon and Bountiful, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. P. R. Quinlan, Syra- cuse, N. Y. . ^Carnation plants. Scarlet Glow, $8 per 100. White Perfection, White Enchantress, $6 per 100 Winsor, White Lawson, Admiration, $o per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. ^ Carnations, Lawson— Enchantress. Beacon, Victory. W. H. Taft. Boston Market. $6 per 100- $50 per 1,000. The Chicago Flower Grow- ers' Association. 176 N. Michigan Ave., Chi- cago^ ^_ "Carnations. 2.000 Rose Pink Enchantress. 1 000 Light Pink Enchantress, strong pot-grown from 4-in.. at $4.50 per 100. or the lot for $115. Schmaus Bros., Paducah, Ky. "Carnations, strong, healthy, field-grown plants. Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, Winsor and W. Perfection. $4.50 per 100. Cash. James Clelland, Grove City, Pa. ^ Carnations, field-grown plants, strong, healthy stock. Pink Enchantress and Victory, $5 per 100. Cash. J. Bock, Sunnyslde Green- houses, Burlington, Iowa. Carnations, fleld-grown, Bassett and Victory. 1st size, $6 per 100; good seconds, 4c. En- chantress, second size only. 4c. Cash with order. Harry Heinl. West Toledo, O. Carnations. White Enchantress. Rose Pink Enchantress, Enchantress. Beacon. Victory. Vic- toria, .$0 per 100; $.15 per 1.000. John Blech- schmid. Ncwburg. Pa. Carnations, fleld-grown. White Perfection. $5 per 100. Enchantress, $5 per 100. Vern L. Schluraff, Erie. Pa. Carnations. 20.U00 field-grown plants. En- chantress, white and pink Lawson. .$5 per 100. Cash with order. M. J. Schaaf. Dan^j-ille. N. Y. If You Do Not Find What You Carnations. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Howard P. Kleinhaus. 66 Ccutre_Sq.. Easton. Pa. "Carnations^ ^White Perfection. Enchantress. $6 per 100; $50 per 1.000. A. L. Randall Co.. 66 E. RandoJph_St.. Chicago. "Field-grown carnations, fine stock. Lawson. $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Sinner Bros., 82 East Randolph St., Chicago. North Carnations. Bright Spot Milwaukee, Wis. N. Zweitel. Carnations. J. Joliet. III. W. Carnations, leading varieties Madison, N. J. Carnations. Wood Thompson Carnation Co., Chas. H.^Totty, Bros., Pishkill, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS. White Garza, r.-in., $3 per doz. ; 6-in., $4 per doz. Large dou- ble vellow Pompons. 5-in.. $3 per doz.; 6-in., $4 per doz. Small double yellow Pompons. 5-in., S3 per doz.; 6-in.. $4 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook, Chicago,_Ill. Chrysanthemums. Smith's Advance, 25c each. Goldeii Glow, 10c each. Eli Cross, 25 Monroe St., Grand Rapids, Mich. Chrysanthemum*, bush plants. 6-in-, 50c each; $4.o0"pcr doz.; 7-in., 75c each; $S per doz.; 8-in., 85c each; $9 per doz. Vaiighan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Chrysanthemums. Smith's Advance. 40c each; .$4.50 per doz.; $35 per 100. A. L. Randall Co., 66 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Chrysanthemums, Smith's Advance, 50c each; $4 per 10; $35 per 100. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemums, novelties and standard vari- cties." Chas. H. Totty. Madison. N. J. Chrysanthemums, leading vars. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. CINERARIAS. Cineraria liybrida grandi., 2%-in.. $3 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Phila- delphia^ Cineraria hyb. grandi.. 2^-in.. $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. 12'/2C. Mos- Cinerarias. 2Vi-in., 2%c; 4-in., bsek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Cineraria, 2iA-in., $3 per 100. Frank Oechs- lm._4911 QuinCy St., Chicago. Cinerarias, 214-in., $2.50 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. COLEUSES. COLECS. Golden Redder. 2-in., $2 per 100; Beckwith's Gem, 2.in., $2 per 100; Anna Pflster, 2-in., $2 per 100; John Pflster, 2-in., $2 per 100; Verschaffeltii, 2-in.. $2 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. Coleus, Golden Bedder and Verschaffeltii, 2-in., $2 per 100; Brilliancy, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $4. R. Vincent, Jr,, & Sons Co,, White Marsh. Md. Coleus G. Bedder, 2%-in., $1 per 100. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Coleus. R. C. 60c; 2'4-in., 2c. Mosbiek Greenhouse Co.. Onarga. HI. Coleus, mixed, rooted cuttings, 6lie per 100. E. C. Wagoner. R. D. 1. Beaver Falls. Pa. Coleus, giant leaved, $1 per 100; standard mixed and red and yellow, 75c. A. M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. CROTONS. CROTONS 3-in., $10 per 100; 4-in., 25c each; .$3 per doz.; 7-in. 14 in a pot), 75c and $1 each. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chi- cago, 111, ""Crotons, 4-in.. $2 per doz. C. Eisele, 11 th and Westmoreland Sts.. Philadelphia. CYCLAMENS. Cyclarnen rersicum Gigantfum, assorted. 4-iii. pots, $15 per 100; 5-iu., $4.20 per doz. These plants are extra fine, well budded and stocky. Cash or satisfactory reference. C. F. Mahan, R. D. No. 8. Dayton. O. Cyclamen giganteum, fine thrifty 3-in. stock, $5 per 100. Cash please. J. W. Filler, Shire- manstown. Pa. Cyclamen. 5-in.. $25 per 100. Chicago Flower Growers' Association, 176 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Cyclamen grandi., 4-in., 25c. Godfrey Asch- mann, 1012 W. Qptario St.. Philadelphia. CYPERUS. CYPFUUS (umbrella plant), 4-in., $1 per doz.; $S per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edge- brook, Chicago, 111. Cyperus alternifolius, 2Vi-in., 60c per doz.; $4 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. DAISIES. Daisies. Etoile d'Or. yellow: Nicholson's White: Chicago Market White, winter flower- ing. 2'A-in.. $10 per 100: rooted cuttings, $6 per 100. Chicago Market White, lu to 14-in. stems, constant bloomer. 2V> to 3-in.. extra tine. Cash. A. E. Hunt & Co., 2127 Ashland Ave.. Evanston. III. DRACAENAS. IlIiACAENA INDIVISA, 2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; S-in., 2V2 to 3 ft, high, $1.25 each; $15 per doz. MASSANGEANA. strong. 5- in.. $1.25 each; 6-in., $1.50 each. FBAGRANS, 2M;-in., $1.50 per doz.; 3-in.. $2 per doz.; 4-in., 53 per doz.; o-in.. $6 per doz.; S-in., $1.50 each. TERMINALIS, 3-in., $1.75 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. l)rac;ena indivisa, 3-in., 10c each; $1 per doz.; $S iier 100; 4-in.. 20c each; $2 per doz.; $12 per 100; 5-in.. 30c each; $3 per doz.; $20 per 100- Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Draca?iia indivisa, strong plants, ready for 5 and 6-in. pots, $10 per 100. Vern L. Schluraff, Erie, Pa. Dracaena indivisa, 2^2-in., $2.50 per 100; strong 5-in.. $15 per 100. Cash please. Morel Bros., 622 E. Market St.. Scranton, Pa. Dracaena~'lnd7r"3-inTr$5;~4-in."r$10;~5-in., $25 per 100. 'Geo. M. Emmans, Newton. N. J. Dracaena indivisa. 3-in., 5c. MosbSBk Green- house Co., Onarga, 111. Draca?na indivisa, 2\i-\n., 2\^c; 3-in., M'isba_'k Greenhouse Co.. Onarga. HI. EUONYMOUS 5c EUONYMOUS, Variegated (Silver Golden), 2V''-in,, 50c per doz.; 5-in., 35c each; $4.20 per doz.; 6-in., 50c each; $8 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. PERNS. FERNS, BOSTON, 2-in.. $3 per 100; $30 per 1.000; 7-in.. 75c each; $9 per doz.; 8-in., $1 each; $10 per doz.; 4-in., $1.50 per doz., $12 per 100; 5-in., $3 per doz.; $20 per 100; 6-In., $6 per doz.; $45 per 100; 7-in.. $9 per doz.; 9-in., $1.50 each; $18 per doz.; 10-in., $2.50 each; 12-in., $3.50 to $5 each; baskets, $1. $1.50 and .$2.50 each. FERNS FOR DISHES, 2-in., nice plants, $3 per 100: $25 per 1,000. THB GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago, III. Ferns, Boston, strong, stocky plants, 4-in,, $15 per 100; 5-in.. $23 per 100; 6-in,. $50 per 100. Chicago Flower Growers' Association. 176 N. Michigan Ave.. Chicago. Pteris. Wimsetti ferns, extra strong, $6 per 100. Chicago Flower Growers' Association, 176 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Ferns, assorted for dishes. 2^-in.. 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New Y'ork^ Ferns, Boston, Piersoni and Elegantissima, 3- in., 8c; 4-in., 12c; 5-in., 25c; 6-in,, 40c. Mos- ba;k Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111, 5.000 Boston ferns for 6-in., strong healthy plants, 25c; 7 and 8-in., 40c and SOc; 6. 8 and 10-in., Whitmani, 25c, 50c and 75c. Cash. A. G. Lake, Wellesley Hills, Mass. _ BOSTON FERNS, strong,~hardy 5-in., 30c; 6-in., 40c. Asylum Avenue Greenhouses, Racine, Wis. Ferns. John Scott, Rutland Rd. and E. 45tll St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. FICUS. FICUS ELASTICA. 6-in., SOc each; $6 per doz.; 7-in., branching, 75c and $1 each. FI- CUS PANDURATA, 7-in., $2,50 each. FICDS REPENS (climbing), 214-in.. SOc each. THB GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Ficus pandurata, 16 ins. high, $1 each; 24 Ins., $1.50; 30 ins., .$2; 36 Ins., $2,50; 48 Ins., $3.50. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York; Ficus elastica. 5^ and 6-in.. 35c, 40c and 50c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phlla- delphia. Rubber plants. 6-in.. SOc each. Frank Occhslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicaso. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, Nutt, La Favorite, Perkins, Da- gata. Hill, Col. Thomas, Eoseleur, 4in., $5 per 100. Nutt, Roseleur, Viand, Bisqult, Oborlc, Vincent, 3-in., $3 per 100. Cash. Send for geranium catalogue. A. D. Root, Wooster, Ohio. Geraniums. R. C. Nutt. Poitevine. Ricard. $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1.000. E. C. Wagoner. li. D. 1. Beaver Falls. Pa. Geraniums, cuttings, s. A. Nutt. $12.50 per 1.000. Ricard and Poitevine, $14. A. M. Herr, Lancaster. Pa. GERANIUMS. S. A. Nutt. 2-in., $2 per 100; rose geraninms, 2-in., $2 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. Need in our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It igii. The American Florist. 549 GENISTAS. fioiiistn. fniKrnns. 5-in.. $25 per 100; 4-ln., $15 p*T 100. J. \Vm. Colflesh's Sons, 53rd and WoodUinil Ayes., rlilladdphia. 1 GREVILLEAS. Grevilloa Robvisla. fi-in., 25c. Mosbpek Green- house Co., Onarga, III^ HARDY PLANTS. Hardv phlox, fleUi-grown, $3 per 100: $27.50 per 1,000. The Good Sc Reese Co., Springfleld, Ohio. Hardy phlox, divided roots, $2.50 per 100. A. SI, Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Herbaeeons plants, erford, N. J. Bobblnk & Atkins, Ruth- HOLLYHOCKS. Hollvliooks. dbl.. 75c per 100; $3 per 1,000. J. C. Schmidt. Bristol, Pa. HELIOTROPES. Heliotrope Chieftain, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-ln., $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. "Heliotrope. 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in.. $3. R. Vincent. Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. HYDRANGEAS. Hydnuifreas. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. J. Wm. ' Colflesh's Sons, 53rd and Woodland Aves., Phila- i' delphin. IRISES. Japanese Iris. I.j0,000 bome-ffrown plan Is. j Henry A. Dreer. Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Phila- ;. Uelpbia. Pa. ; Iris, blue, yellow var. and lavender, $1.50 } per 100. A. M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. \ Iris, German, true blues, $11 per 1.000. Cash. I Las Palmas Greenhouses, Palo Alto, Calif. Iris, true blue. .?1.50 per 100. Phlox, assorted divided roots, .«2.50 per 100. A. M. Herr, Lan- I caster, Pa. I lyiEs^ ENGLISH IVY, 3-in., 75c per doz. ; A-m., $1.50 '■ per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edge- ' brook. Chicago. 111. IVY. ficrnian, cnttings. .fS per 1.000. THE GEO. WlTTl'.DLD CO.. Eilgclirnnk. Chicago. 111. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. [ JERUSALEM CHERRIES, 4-in., $1.50 per doz. ; $10 per 100; 5-in.. $2 per doz.: $15 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chi- cago, 111. Jerusalem cherries. $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. Vaughan's Seed .Store, Chicago and New York. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. 2li-in.. .$2 per 100. Cash please. ROBER & RADKE, May- wood. 111. Jerusalem cherries. 2i/.-in.. $3 per 100; 6-in., 25c. Gndfrev .\schmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philnil.'liihia. LANTANAS. Lantanas, 10 vars., 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-inT, $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, M^L LILACS. Lilacs. Jacs Smits. Ltd., Naarden, Holland. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the valley. Jac Smits, Ltd., Naar- den, Holland. Lily of the valley. Otto Mann, Leipzig, Sax- ony, Germany. Lily of the valley, Berlin and Hamburg grades. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. From Storage. Lily of the valley. H. N. Bruns. 3038-42 W^ Madison St., Chicago. MOONVINES. Moonvines. noctiflora. 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md, MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushrooms, English, 25 lbs.. $2; 100 lbs., $0.50. Garden Citv. 25 bricks. $P>.50: 1,000 bricks. $12. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Mushroom Spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul. .Alinn. NURSERY STOCK. 100.000 SHRUBS. Altbeas, Torsythlas, Privet. Berberries, Hydrangeas, Spireas, Deutzias, I'hiladelphus, Weigeias, Viburnums. Write for prices and sizes. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Nursery stock, targe trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Anderson Nurseries, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Nursery STocks, apple and peach trees. Mitch- ell's Nursery, Beverly, Ohio. Specimen Shrubs. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chl- cago and New York. Peach trees and pits, Warren Shinn. Wood- liury. N. J. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds, mit. N. J. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- PANOANUS. PANnANUS UTILIS, :!-in.. .f2 per doz. VEIT- CHil, 4-in., 50g each: $5.50 per doz.; 5-in., 75c each; $9 per doz.; 6-in., $1 each; $12 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chi- cago, HI. Pandanus utilis, 3-in.. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.; 4-in., 25c each; $2.50 per doz. Veitchii, 4-in., 60c each; $6 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Pandanus Veitchii, $1 to $3 each. J. A. Peter- son, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. PALMS. I'aliiKs. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. G. Ascbmanu. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. "Palins. For varieties, sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New_York. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Joseph Hea- cock Co., W'yncote, Pa^ Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Holtou & Hunkel Co.. 402 Milwaukee St.. Milwaukee. Wis. _ PALMS. tisemont For varieties and prices see adver- dse where in this issue. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. Phoenix, 6-in., 60c each. Chicago Flower Growers* Association, 176 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Palms. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. PANSIES. Think of the strain of pansies containing light, dark, lavender, violet, blue, bronze, royal purple, red, cerise, salmtui, mahogany, yellow and red and gold shades — a dozen or more varieties in each shade— of immense size, with great form and substance. They are MASTODON PAN- SIES. It has cost us hundreds of dollars and eighteen vears' time to upbuild this strain, and it is worth all it costs. 1 oz.. $9; 1-12 oz., $1. Plants, 100. 50c : 1,000. $3; 5,000, $12-50 pre- paid. STEELE'S MASTODON PANSY GAR- DENS, Portland, Oregon. Pansy plants,~l;2.50 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cun- ningham, Delaware, O. PEONIES. 300,000 peony plants. Let me figure with you. Can make prices that will interest you. Gilbert H. Wild,_Sarcoxie,_Mo. Peonies. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New Y'ork. Peonies at bargain prices. Wagner Park Con- servatories, Sidney, O. Peonies, all the standard varieties. The Good & Reese Co., _Springfield,_0. Peonies, all vars. Jac Smits, Naarden, Hol- land. Peonies. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, N. Y. PEPPERS. Christmas peppers, .strong and hardy, ready to ship, 4-in. pots, lOc each; $8 per 100; 41^- in., 12y2C each; $12 per 100. Anton Then, 2219 Winnemac Ave., Chicago. ~XMAS~PEPPERS— Fine~strong plants in" fruit and flowers. Must make room; 3-in., $3 per 100; 4-in., .?6 per 100. ROBER & RADKE, Maywood, 111. Christmas peppers. 5-in.. 20c each; $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and Now York. Christmas peppers, b3?k tJreenliousc Co.. fine 5-in. stock, Onarga, 111. Christmas peppers, l-in. , $10 per 100. The Slnrrs & Harrison Co., Painesville. O. PETUNIAS. Petunias, dbl. mixed, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, -Mil. POINSETTIAS. POINSETTIA'S HEADQUARTERS. Best time now for panning. Good strong stock for immediate delivery. All top cuttings 2i.'.-in., strong plants, $4 per 100; $35 per l.oOO; 21,4-in. extra select, $5 per 100; $45.00 per 1,000." Cash please. ROBER & RADKE, MAYWOOD, ILL. Poinsettias, 4-in., 25c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. _ Poinsettias. 2V,-in., $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Skidelsky & Irwin Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Phila- delphia^^ ' Poinsettias. 2i4-in., $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1,000. Scranton Florist Supply Co., Scranton, Pa. Poinsettias. 2Vr-in., 85o per doz.; $5 per 100; $45 per 1.000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. ' Poinsettias, 2.000 ready for immediate ship- ment, 2H-in., $4 per 100; .$35 per 1.000. Cash with order. Harry Heinl, West Toledo, O. ROSES. FOR FORCING OR FALL PLANTING. Per 100 American Pillar, 3-year ^X^'^S .■\merican Pillar, 2-year „'„ Dorothy Perkins 12.00 Lady Gay, 4 to 5 ft 1600 Send for Our Complete List. THE CONRAD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. ROSES. Per 100 Per 1.000 American Beauty, 2y2-in $6.00 $50.00 Uncle John, 2^A-in 3.00 25.00 Killarney, 2y2-in 5.00 40.00 WIETOR BROS., 162 X. Wabash Ave., Chicago. •200.000 Roses and Shrubs. Wintzer's World Wonder Cannas. Get our price list; It will pay you to send for it today. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. ROSES, strong 3-in., ready to bench. White and Pink Killarney, Richmond and Perle, $6 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Rose plants: 2V--in.. Pink Killarney. $4 per 100. The Chicago Flower Growers' Association, 176 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. ^ Rose White Caroline Testout. $15 per 100. Lady Hillingdon. $40 per 100. S. A. Vosters &' S o ns. Riel. Holland. __^_ ~Rose Kaiserin. 3-in.. $5 per 100. J. Wm. ColHesh's Sons, 53rd and Woodland Aves.. Phila- delphia. _ Ros'es7 McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Roses on own roots, budded, bedding. H. P.'s hvbrids and teas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Roses. Pink Killarney. ton, Mass. W. H. Elliott, Brigh- American Beauties from bench. $5 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Roses. Leedle Floral Co.. Springfleld. O. SANSEVIERIA. Sansevieria. 4-iii.. 20c each; $2.25 oer doz.; .5-in.. 25c each: .$3 per doz. THE GEO. WITT- BOLD CO., Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. SMILAX. per 100. 176 N. A. M. Herr. Lancaster. Srailax plants. 600 good 3-in.. .$4 Cliicago Flower Growers' .Association Michigan Ave.. Chicago. Smllax, $1 per 100, Pa. Smilax. 2>4-in.. $2 per 100: $18 per 1,000. The Good_& Reese Co. ._ Springfleld. O. Pishkill," Smilax. Wood Bros., N. Y. SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdragons, separate colors. 2Vi-in., 2c: 3- In.. 4c. Mosba;k Greenhouse Co., Onarga, III. Snapdragons. Killaruev pink, from 214-in., pots, $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1,000. W. P. Dunteman, Bensenville, III. STEVIA; sicvia- f.'ll. 4-in.. $10 per 100. Morel Bros.. 622 E. Market St., Scranton, Pa. TRADESCANTIA. _ TRADESCANTl.i VAR. (wandering Jew). 2- in.. 40c per doz.: .$:! per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago. 111. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About II 550 Fhe American Florist. Sept. 50, iJAVE your customers kept their promise to pay their bills at Easter? If not do not wait; but send the claims to us. When we remind them they will probably pay. The National Florist's Board of Trade ^iwTORK Wired Toothpicks 10.000. J1.75; 50,000. $7.50. Mannfactured by W J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample free. For sale by dealers. Markovits Bros. Importers and Manufacturers Natural Prepared Ferns, Palms and Wax Roses Low prices and immedinte atteDtton given all oiders. Phone Monroe 4530. /^CTT/^A/^/\ 954 MilwaDkee Ave.. CtHCAlrU A. tltKKMANt^, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycai Leaves, Metal DealiniB and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — 404-412 East 34th St., NEW YORK. BURNED CLAY Tile Benches and Tile Bottoms GlveiresultB.TbreestyleBof beDcbes.lDCJudioK Iron Jflpe Frame, with Tile Bottom and SIdet. Write for descriptive circular and delivered prices. Any size benches. Tile Sides THE CAMP CONDUIT CO. Garfield Bide. ClcTeland, O. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Lettuce. Grand Rapids Forcing, good Btock, plants $1 per 1,000. Danville Floral Co., Dan- ville. 111. VINCAS. Vinca variegata, Btrong field-grown tips, August rooted, ready now, $1 per 100; $10 per 1,000 (clumps in October). Cash or satisfac- tory reference. C. P. Maban, B. D. No. 8, Dayton, O. VINCAS. 4-in.. $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook. Chi- cago. III. Vinca variegata, fine field-grown plants, $50 pel 1,000. Cash with order. M. Braudleiu. 3359 N. Senate .\Te., Indianapolis, Ind. Vinca variegata, strong field-grown, $4 per 100. Vern L. SchluraCC, Erie, Pa. VIOLETS. Gov. Herrick violets, 4-ln., $5 per 100. Will exchange for Princess of Waigs, field clumps. Vern L. Schluraff, Erie, Pa. GOLD FISH. Gold Fish, Aquarium plants. Castles, Globes and all Supplies. Send for catalogue. AUBDRNDALE GOLDiaSH CO.. 920 Randolph St. Chicago, 111. MlSCELLANEOire. Mats, cheapest and most practical on the market. Send for circular. J. P. Watts, Kerr- moor. Pa. Pillsbury's Carnation Staples, BOc per 1,000, postpaid, r. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, III. Superior Carnation Stapled 1,000 foFBOci F. W. Walte, 293 Main St., Springfield, Mass. POTS, PANS, ETC. The Red Pot. C. C. Pollwortb Co. All roads connect with Milwaukee. STAKES. Cane Stakes, due about August 1st. Stand- ard grade, 6 to S feet, per 100, 8Sc: BOO for $3: $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe Stems, about 8 feet; per 100, 60c; per 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. FISHER Fisher Clip. Carnation Clips All carnation growers know the trouble and cost o£ supporting- car- nation plants by the use of string. It is a long, weary job for two men and it must be done several times a season for the plants grow and need addition- al support. With the use of the Fisher clip the plants are better supported, the worlc is cut down to at least ^4 the labor and best of all the clips can be used this year and next, in fact as long as you grow carnations, and you do not have to buy string each season. Inexpensive Methnd to Support Carnation Plants. Stretch No. IS galvanized wire the length of the bench between each row of carnations, but let the two outside wires over the sides of the bench be of No. 10 galvanized wire. Then cut No. 18 galvanized wire into lengths the width of your bench and on each end fasten a Fisher Clip. Two men then can wallc along each side of the bench and clip the cross wires on the No. 10 side wire with the Fisher Clip just as fast almost as they can walk. It Is understood, of course, that each cross wire Is put between each row of carnations, thus forming in connection with the length wires a square frame or square support for each plant. As the plants grow and need more support a second set of wire stringers are run the full length of the bench between each row of the plants and over the first set 5 to 7 inches, as needed. On this second set of length wires are clipped by the use of Fisher Clip cross wires of No. 18. If a third set of wires are necessary to support your plants they can be placed in the same manner. When your plants are ready to throw out the cross wires with clips in each end can be readily taken off the No. 10 side wires, bundled and put away until the next planting time comes and they will be found ready to use again. The Fisher Clip is easily fastened to the side wires literally with a "grip of steel;" they will not slide, but are warranted to hold just where they are clipped in place. They are made of heavy sheet steel and are copper plated to prevent rusting and are time-savers, for two men working with these clips can string or support as many carnation plants in an hour as it takes two men five hours using the old white cotton stringing method. Also consider these clips in the light of an investment, for once purchased they will last as long as you grow carnations. Here Is What It Will Cost. Calculation, based on a bench 100 ft. long, 5 ft. wide, planted to carnations consisting of 6 rows with 120 plants to a row. This means: 500 ft. of No. IS gal. wire for length wires, 3% lbs. at 5>^c per lb $ .20 200 ft. of No. 10 gal. wire for side length wire, 10 lbs. at 3V4c per lb 35 600 ft. of No. IS gal. wire for cross wire, 4 lbs. at 5%c per lb 22 240 Fisher Clips, 2 for each row, 1 on each side of bench, at $5.00 per 1,000.. 1.20 Cost for first set of supports $1.97 As three sets of wires and cross supports- are generally used, the total cost of supports will not be over $6.00 to furnish ample support for 720 carnation plants, on a bench 100 ft. long by 5 ft. wide, and there will be no additional oost to you next year. Compare This to the Cost of the Wire Ring Supports. A three-ring support that will support two separate plants costs about $32.00 per 1,000, or $1.60 for 100 plants, or *ll.a2 for a bench of 720 plants, against a cost of 80-00 by using Fisher Clips, a saving of nearly 50 per cent, and you will find that supporting your plants with cross wires fastened by the Fisher Clips is more satisfactory than any other method. PRICES. Fisher Clips, per 100, 60c; per 1000, $5.00. TRY A FEW AND SEE IF OUR CLAIMS ARK NOT SUSTAINED. E. H. HUNT. General Agent, Chicago rj '9^'' The American Florist. 551 They are our shadeless ridge type, BT feet wide, 400 feet long, and 2!! feet (i inches at the ridge. The sides are concrete, capped by a cast iron sill. The Wrought Iron Posts are bolted to the rafters by a special gusset C3 plate. These posts arc- imbedded in the concrete sides, and extend into concrete footings 2? 2 feet below grade. It's the L. & B. Iron Frame Greenhouses That Stand Up Under the Hard Storms AND why? Because the frame work is mide of guaranteed wrought iron, put together on designs we have taken years to develop. The flat iron rafters are giants for strength, but practically shadeless— with angle iron purlins for bracing. The eave plate is galvanized steel —ice-clearing and enduring. The side posts are flat, guaran- teed wrought iron, bolted to the rafters with double steel gus- set plates. They are set three feet in solid concrete. Can you beat that for solidity and strength ? Can you af- ford not to build L. & B. Iron Frame Green- houses ? Cost more than wood- en houses? Of Lord & Burnham Co. A Cyclone Proof Construction. Interior side view, showing method of securing the rafters to the G laranteed Wrought Iron Post by double gusset plate. The Galvanized Ice Clearing Eave Plate is equipped with a V-shaped drip guiter. The roof bars are secured to the plate by cast iron clasps. course they do in the beginning; but how many times over do they save their addi- tional cost in few repairs and small upkeep ? Think it over. We have just pub- lished an Iron Frame catalog. Send for one. It will convince you quickly that there is just one best greenhouse for the grower who looks ahead a few years — it's the L. & B. Iron Frame Greenhouse. It stands like a rock. Factories; Irvlngton, N. Y., ind Des Flames, ui. New York Boston St. James Building. Tremont Building. Fhiladelphla Chicago Franklin B ink B'dg. Rookery BIdg. 662 The American Florist. Sept. JO, Where There Is Condensation there is need for a Morehead Steam Trap Condensation in steam lines is akin to matter out of place — means wasted energy. If your lines are sluggish— if your houses are not of uniform tempera- ture, write Us. We guarantee to drain your lines perfectly— return the puie hot condensation to your boiler without pump or injector or make no charge for the trial. Obey that impulse — write now. Send for "Book on Condensation." Morehead Manufacturing Co., Wichita. Kan. New Orleans. La. Dept. Stocks Carried in- Phtladelphia Birmiagbam. Ala, •N," DETROIT, MICHIGAN Memohis. Tenn. Los .Anneles Chatham. Ontario ^an Francisco 200 CI Our sales to florists for I9I0 were 2C096 in- crease over 1%*^ and every customer satisfit d. RETURN TRAP Plug Steam Inlet Taylor Steam Specialty Co., B\TTLE CREEK, MICH. Write Department A for new caialogue. The Mastin intomatic White= wash and Spraying Machine Is Reliable, Practical and Durable. When the machine is 6 lied to within six inches of rhe top, a few strokes of the pump will compress enough air in the tank to produce a continuous mist-like spray for 15 minutes. Write for Catalog and details to Department C. Sold through Seedsmen. Dealers in Florists' and Poultry Supplies. J. G. MASTIN fi CO 3124 West Lake St.. CHICAGO. ILL. KRICK'S Florist Novelties Manufacturers and Patentee of Tbe Only Gennine InunorteUe Letters on the market. Order at once. CHAS. AUG. KRICK, 1164-66 Greene AvenDC, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Every letter marked. GORHAM & GHAPLINE DDIklTCOV ^'°" Prices on all inlllltlll Kinds of Printing Poniiac BIdg, Harrison & Dearborn Sts,, Chicago 1000 Letter Heads lOOO Envelopes... WILKS' not Water Boilers ARE BEST FOR Heating Greenhouses No Night Fireman Required With Cur Self- Feeding Boilers Will keep an even and ctntinuous fire for ten hours and longer without any attention. Very Economical in Fuel. Hard or Soft Coal. Send for our New Catalogue and Pi ices. S. WILKS MFG. CO., 3503 Shields Ave , CHICAGO. Everylliing f°r the Breenliouse Woodwork, Glass, Pipe, Boilers, Fittings, Hose, Ventilating MJachinery PRICES ALWAYS RIGHT. JOHN C. MONINGER GO., Bi^^Kh^wr^... Chicago The Early Advertisement ^""^"^ There igir. The American Florist. 553 THE STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINERY The old reliable machines are the most powerftxl, least complicated of any on the market The Standard Steam Trap Ask someone who is usein^ a Standard for his opinion of it. Write for catalogue. E.HIPPARD CO., Youngstown, OWt Holds Class Firmly See the Point O* PEERl£SS filAKliic Points u-« the beat. Ho rigbu •t left!, B«x of 1,000 polnu T5 ou. pootpald. HEKKT A. DREEK, lit Ckaotaal H., rWI».,r>. mm SIEBERT'S ZINC Nevei Rast GLAZING POINTS Last forever. Ot(i Are positively the best. 30,000 ponDds non id use, A snre preveotative ol lUii illpplnE, EBective od laree or imall elan Saiy to drive. Easy to extract. Two sizes % and H. 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra: 7 lbs. for $2.50 15 lbs. for $S.OO. by express. For sale by tbetrada RANDOLPH & McCL£fVIENTS, Snccessors to Chas. T. Slebert. Banin & Beatty Sts., Pittsborg 50' SAVED Pipes, Flues and Caaiogs thoroughly overhauled aod suaran teed. Greenhouse Fittings of every description, ILLINOIS PIPE a MFG. CO., 2113 S. Jefferson St., CHICAGO Lock the door before the horse is stolen, and insure your glass before it is brokeft. For paticulars concerning Hail Insurance, address JOHN Go ESLER. Secretary SADDm RIVTO, N. J. ' The Regan Printing House LARGE RONS OF CATALOGUES i ■CJ'Crjl, ■3E»B!OI,A.Xj1'Y WRm FOR FIGURES. 557 Plymouth Place, CHICAQO Trouble Talk It being the .sad case of Tom, a man ycni all know and whom some of you have employed. Yesterday afternoon, while in Detroit, I had three hours before train time, so got permission to g-o through one of the largest automobile fac- tories. The Superintendent himself piloted me about. In the last department, through which we passed, they were testing up cylinders and we suddenly came upon two men sitting d'own. Promptly the superintendent said, "Hello, Tom, what are you doing?" "Nothing," replied Tom, honestly and sheepishly. "And what are you doing, Charlie?" he asked of the other man. "Helping Tom," was his reply. Quick as a flash came into my mind the sad case of a grower on the outskirts of Cleveland whom I dropped in to see one day last January. Found him wetting down his roses in that kind of hurried, crowded way, as if there were a hundred other things he had to do and couldn't wait to do any of them. Finally he did stop long enough to say that "business was going to the dogs; labor was high; coal was high, and the bottom had fallen out of the market." When a man starts that game of talk, I just about know that either he is a poor manager or a dreamer. So, just to convince myself, got his permission to poke about a bit. Did you ever notice how some men are always blaming things for ■ their lack of success; and how the successful men always blame tbemselves for not being more successful? This Cleveland man blniupd thlnss, and he never had time to stop and figure out whether he was barking up the right tree; no, not even whether his boiler was burning too much coal. He bought the boiler for a good boiler, and that ended it. He would keep on using it till it wore out. Discarding a good thing for something better was the first step towards Ijankruptcy in his mind. He had had that boiler for eight years, and after inquiring of one of his men the amount o£ coal burned each season, I did a little figuring and worked it out that he was burning about $200 more coal each season than he needed. That was |1,600 for the eight years. Not only was the boiler inefficient, but he had skimped on his piping, and so he had to keep the coils red hot to hold up temperatures. That meant hard forcing of the boiler. Still, he was so busy trying to make money that he hadn't time to do a little figuring to save money. Just as sure as you live, that man is helping Tom. He is tied fast to a poor boiler and a wrong piping and all the time he keeps on growling about the coal he burns but he does nothing about it. He is helping Tom. Tom- gets lots of help, now are helping him, and you? Who are you helping? and have your heating thor- out it it really is all right? is it? And don't put it off I can come any day except week. Our charges for this most reasonable. Send for and some of you right don't know it. How about Why don't you make sure oughly gone over and find You may think it is — but till firing time ■ — do it now. Tuesday or Friday of next kind of prove np work are me. I'll kick Tom out. Address your letter as usual to Hitchings & Co., Elizabeth, N. J. Next week's will be a swing talk. It shows (he difference between "running under" and "letting the old cat die." Sketch will have nothing to do with cats. The awing will be the one up in the orchard 554 The American Florist. Sept. ^0, Just the remfdy for the blacV aphis on chrysaathL-mums— red spider and tlirips en carnations— preecfly on roses— meaJy butr on srardenias and crotons — scale on ferns, palms and othi-r decorative stocic. $2.60 per gallon; $1.00 per quart. m'mmi Fungjne has has no lequal for carnation rust, rust on chrysanthemums and mildew on roses $2.O0 per gallon; 75c per quart. There is but one convincine way (or you to become familiar with the merits of Aphine and FuD^ine, and that is- test thpin out your- self—it will prove worth your while. For Sale by Seedsmen. Manufactured by Aphine Manufacturing Company MADISON N. J. Carman's Anfipest INSECTICIDB AND FUNGICIDE For tile Garden, Orchard and Greenhoase Non-poi8onou8 and barmless to Tegetation. Kills Green Fly. Aphides, Bark Lice, Thrlps, Mealy Bug, Red Spider, Scale, Wire Worms, Ants and Slugs. This is the Grower a Friund. Handy to nsc. cheap and eBective. mixes readily in water. Destroys all insect pests and .keeps down filth. Circulars on appli- cation. S1.50 per gallon. Also in quarts, half gallons and in bulk. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., FLUSHING, N. Y. Approved by the New York State Agricul- tural Dept. Certificate No. 223. July 8. 1910 Guaranteed under insecticide act. 1910. Serial No. 91 of U. S. Agricultural Dept. THE BEST Bug Killer and Bloom Saver For PROOF Write to P. R. PALETHORPE COMPANY, Owensboro, Ky I are eftsy to ktll with Tbe fumigabng Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bag 100 lb«. BftttBfftctlon grnarante&d or tnoner back; wby try cheap Babitltntes that maker* do aot dare to Kuarantre ? , m IL X. STOOTBOFF 00.. HOITR TUIOI, I. T. ThisistheU-Bar the bar that makes U- SarGret nhouses the Famous Green- houses They Are. Compactness was desired— the height of productivenr s9 was required. Attractive it must be- EcoDomical to heat and woik were ihtngs the gardeners ioEistcd on The U Bar plan. desigD and ccnsttuction won out because it stood the test of all the requiremeDts. The reason— the main reason— is the U-Bar~the Bar ihal makes the U-Bar creenhouses the famous creenhouses then are. No other curved eave house has tlte U Bar. so don't be misled by houses that look 1 ke the U-Bar. Send for catalok'. It eives another view and a plan of this particular house. U-BAR GREENHOUSES PIERSON U-BAR CO ONE MADISON AVt, NEW YORK. CANAOJAN OfUCL lOPHIlllPS FLACt, MONTREAL Attentlonll Glass Buyersll GREENHOUSE GLASS. You will save money if you obtain our prices before you buy. Quality A No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint Tile most durable wl>dte paint for ttiis purpose Half barrels, (25 gallons) per gal., $1.76. 5 gal. pails, per gal., $1,80. H. N. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLESALE GLASS AND PAINTS, Lon« Distance Phone 851.559 West Washington Boulevard, CHICAGO. Near Desplaines Street. Monroe 4994. Nikoteen for sprayiDc: plaDts and Nikoteen refined: it is clean and e Nikoteen The most eSective and eco nomical material there is fojs^prayiDc: plaDts and blooms. ~ Isskillfullyextract- ed from leaf to bacco and carefully refined: it is clean and easy to apply. does the work when vaporized either in pans, en pipes or oyer a flame. Full Pint Bottles. $1.50. Nikoteen Aphis Punk , Specially prepared for futnieatiDe closed bousas. It vaporizes the Nicotine eveniT and without waste. Nothinc keeps a bonst free from Aphis so cheaply. Price $6.50 per case of 12 paraffined boies All Seedsmen. CUT FLOWER n AND ^1 Design Boxes ■t-r All sizes. lowest prices. Writs. C. C. PoUwortli Co. MILWAUK^. tgii. The American Florist. 555 EAGLE MACHINE WORKS RICHMOND, IND. Exclusive Manufacturers o( the The Richmond CARNATION SUPPORT Under patent issued April 4th. 1911. Write for prices: also on 'Mum aod Rose Stakes. .FLORIST= Refrigerators ! DOES your rapidly increasing business require an attrac- tive ice box? If so write us, we are manufacturers and can quote you on Ice-Boxes of every des- cription. Your old box can be used as part payment. Buchbindcr Bros. Long Distance Phone, Monroe 5616. 518-520 Milwaukee Ave,, CHICAGO Cattle Manure in Ba^s Shredded or Pulverized Pure — dry — uniform and reliabl^^ The best of all manures for th$ greenhouse. Florists all over the country are using it instead o^ i rough manure. Pulverized Sheep Manure ^^Absolaiely the best Sheep Manure oc ^^ the market. Pure manure and noth^ tsff elee. The beat fertilizer for carnations and fcE Aauid top-diesains. UnequaUed for all field use^ write for circaiars ftsid prices. .^ The Pnlverlxed Maanro Coi>ipany 32 Dnlon Stock Tards. CbtcBg o EVANS' Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write ter Illustrated Cataloe, Quaker City Machine Works, RichmoBd.Ind For Photographs of Horticultural Subjects For illustratinc Catalosruea. Prict LJBti. Circulars, etc.. write NATHAN R. BRAVES, l^^'^H^H. 413-414 HaywardBIdg., Rochester, N. T. Trank Eisner, Supt. for W. H. Walker at Great Barrington, Says This About ^[e Bumham "Last winter I used your five section hot water boiler, and the entire heating sys- tem in the greenhouses, connected with the mushroom cellars and the second story of the fermenting house, works to my best satisfaction. This shows that the Lord & Burnham boiler, with the arrangement of your piping system does the work." ^'ours very truly. Lord & Burnham Company Factories: IRVINGTON, N. Y., and DES PLAINES, ILL. New York Boston Tremont BuUding. Chicago Franklin Bank Sldg. Rookery Bldg. St. James Baitding. Pluladelphia Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports ^^y^ks theJeNNINGS-^ IRON GUTTER IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS WW Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send for Circulars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN, S. W. Comer Sixth and Berk SUeets. PHlLADElPHIA. VENTILATIN6 APPARATUS Send Advts. Early for Best Service. 556 The American Florist. Sept. JO, BIG BARGAINS in Greenhouse Boilers 2 42-in. X 10-ft. Kewanee Fire Box Boilers $176.00 6 60-iii.xl6-ft. Horizontal Tub- ular Boillers 276.00 2 54-in.x 12-'ft. Internal Fired Steam Boilers 226.00 3 54-in. X 12-ft. Internal Fired Hot Water Boilers 200,00 Several carloa,ds of Cast Iron Green- house Fittings, including Valves, etc., at a positive saving of B0%. 4-in, Tubes 814c Several carloaljs of good Tubes, thor- oughly rattled and cleaned. All kindsof Pipe^ Valves, Fittings, etc. Write for our List No. 47. CIIICAeO HOUSE WRECKINe CO. 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing We Will Fill Your Rush Orders Quiclcly With the Best Material on the Market. Advance Apparatus haswilh stood the most rigid tests, thus proving its superiority in slrength. durabilty and ease of operation. We have machines and fit lines lor all conditions. Write usforcatalOK and prices, ADVANCE CO. Richmond. Ind. Mention ti.^ American Florist when writing A STIC A USE IT NOW, P.O. PIERCE CO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK MASTICA is elastic and tenacious, admits ol expansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without breakiofi: of other s^lass, as occurs with pntty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIGH GRADE... See Our Catalogue. Hot wa?"' GIBLIN & CO.. Utica, H. Y. Let us quote you on new and second-hand BOILERS. PIPE, FiniNGS, GLASS, Greenhouse Lumber, Tools, Sash, Etc. METROPOUTAN MATERIAL CO., 1394-1412 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. KING Greenhouses I jo'hi"==^^'"*"^^ *^^ shade pro- o *' ducing members are proportioned so as to offer the great- est resistance to t'he strains in a green- house with very little shadow. They make ideal conditions for growing things and are having merited popular- ity among discriminating greenhouse people. Our customers whether for Private Conservatories Commercial Houses or Vegetable Houses all come back. Send for information and question blanlis. King Construction Co. Home Office and Factory: N. TONAWANDA, N. Y. Eastern Sales Office: No. 1 Madison Ave. NEW YORK. t "f OR TIIE BEST RESTO" Use a Superior Return Flue Boiler for Greenhouse Heating SEND FOR CATALOGUE Superior Machine & Boiler Works 846-848 W. Superior St., CHICAGO, ILL. Pecky Cypress Pecky Cypress la the greatest money saver discovered in years. Will last at least three times as long as any other wood for bench material. We can make immediate shipments at all times from our large stock. Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Slieafhing, rioorii^. White Cedar Posts, Etc. WRITE FOR PRICES. ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER CO. Z^i^^. nmerica is "ths Prau/ of ths UesseI: thsrE may be mare cnmfart Rmidships, but we efe ths first tn touch Unknown Ssas," Vol. XXXVII. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 7, 1911. No. 1218 I The American Florist Twenty-Sixth Year. Copyright. 1911, by American Flori»t Company Entered as SecondClast Matter Nov. 11, 1891. at the Post Office at Chicago. Illinois. under act of March 3, 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St.. Cblcago. Loni Distance Phone: Harrison 7466. neutered Cable Address: Ameno, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico. $1.00 a year; Canada. $2.00; Europe and Countries [ In Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions I accepted only from the trade. Vol- I umeshalf yearly from August, 1901. ! Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc.. American Florist Co..440S, Dearborn St. Chicago 30CIBTY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— Geo. Asmus. Chicago. President; Richard Vincent. Jr.. Baltimore. Md.. Vice- Pres ; H. B. DoRNER. Urbana, 111.. Sec'y: Wm. F. Kasting. BuBalo. N. Y., Treas. Qfficers-Elect — Richard Vincent. Jr., Baltimore. Md.. Pros.: August Foehlmann, ' Chicago, Vice-Pres.; John Young. New York, Sec'y: W F. Kasting. Buffalo. N. \ .. Treas. Next meeting at Chicago. August. 1912. l CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA 1 Annual convention and exhibition in conjunc- tion with the St. Louis Horticultural Society, bt. Louis. Mo.. November 7-11. 1911. .Elmer D. Smith. Adrian. Mich.. President; C.W.Johnson. Morgan Park. III.. Secretary. Comln' On October. It's a-comiu' on October au' th' woods is gettin' valler; , . ^. Sort 0' hazylilje an' lazy to a dream.v sort o '«••«■■■ 1, •,„ They's a Jay a singin' sassy on a pin oaK oy th' ir&tCi An' a katydid a-flddliu' "Gittin' later! Gittin' la-ate!" , . , rUey's a gum tree turnin" purple au a mapie turuin' red. . An' the' beech leaves is a brownm uke as ir th' tree was dead. Oh, it's wine instid o' blood drops that s a-pump- in* round in me, 'Cause it's comin' on October an' I'm glad as I kin be. Sky's bluest in th' middle— sort o' grayish round th* rim, , , While tb' furder hiils is purplish an' tbelr sides is kind o* dim. Every sumac Is a-blazin', like th' bush that Moses seen When he had t' take 'is shoes off an' go bare- footed on the green. Chestnut burrs is gittin' bigger, ground Is strewn with akern cups, ' An' the whole blamed world is puiticr'n a brace o* spotted pups. I'm forgettin" that I'm forty an' rememberin' I'm *leveu, 'Cause It's comin' ou October an' I'm sbonlder deep in heaven. SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Hydrangeas. The hydrangea plants in the field should be now potted and made ready for winter quarters. If the plants have still a strong succulent growth they can be left standing out where the wood will be given a chance to ripen off. After potting they should be given a good watering that the soil may be settled around the roots, but after that the plants should be spar- ingly watered. The main object at this time is to harden the plants off and ripen them up. Never mind if the foliage wilts to some extent, for It is desirable that this should all drop off before storing away for the winter. A few frosts will be of benefit, but as the weather is uncertain they should be placed in a position where they can be conveniently covered and protected from a severe freeze. While it is desirous to harden up the wood and plump up the flowering bud yet too hard a freeze will kill the bud. As soon as well ripened they should be placed in cool quarters, where they will remain dormant until it is time to start them. Cannas. As soon as the frost kills the cannas, preparations should be made for the storing of the stock plants for next year. The tops should be cut off about six inches above the ground and removed from the field and not left lying around to attract cut worm mill- ers. The roots should be dug and each variety should be carefully kept sep- arate so that there will be no chance of their being mixed another season. Unless the weather is very severe they can be allowed to dry off a little before being lioused, but if there is any chance of the night temperature dropping be- low the freezing point it is much better to get them under safe covering at once. Under a bench in a cool house is one of the best places to keep them during the winter months, but if the soil under the bench is inclined to be moist, boards better be placed running lengthwise of the bench and the canna roots placed upon these. They must, however, be looked over occasionally to see that they do not run too dry, for there is just as much danger of losing the plants by their drying up as there is by their rotting from an excess of moisture. In placing the clumps under the bench set each variety by itself and leave space enough between it and an- other variety that it will be impossible, no matter what may happen, for them to get mixed. Mark each variety with a label, written plainly and in full. It takes but a few seconds longer to write the name in full and abbreviations are to be deprecated: we have known cases where the man who always does things in a hurry to abbreviate the names so short that when he tried to read them six months later could not make out what name he intended to write. This is often a case where "haste makes waste." Attach the labels in such a manner that they will not become mis- placed or lost. Early Firing:. "Economy is wealth," this maxim h.TS been drilled into the young for gen- erations, but false economy is waste. And to put off starting the fires until all the plants have cold feet, and have received a check that is going to take them two or three months from which to recover is false economy. As soon as the temperature in the house drons below the point at which thev should be maintained, it well pays to start the fires. Many nights .it this time of the year at eight o'clock the temperature outside will be above 00°. hut bv morn- ing it has dropned to 40°. and if the houses are closed the glass will be cov- ered with moisture, the house cold and damn. This condition is not at all conducive to good growth, and gives the plant a check from which it often takes it some time to recover. It is far better and a money-making propo- sition to have the fires going and the proper temperatures maintained. The small expense of a little coal burned and the few weeks' wages of a night fireman that are necessary will be more than m.Tde up in the excellence of the crop. At this season of the year there will occur cold, stormy days when a little heat will be necessary to keep up the growing temperature all day. Thia 658 The American Florist. Oct. 7, is the time to look over all the piping and see if the boilers are working right. If steam heat is used see that none of the pipes have dropped from their fast- enings and have made pockets in the circulation. If this has happened, fast- en them up and straighten out the flows Turn on the valves and see if they leak, and if they do repack them; in fact it is good policy to repack all valves every fall, whether they actu- ally need it or not, for they will require it before the winter is over. This early firing will also give the oppor- tunity to spread sulphur and nicotine extracts on the pipes and keep the in- sects and mildew from getting a foot- hold. Looking at this question from an sides, early firing f -" f°^"°";;:^ proposition and should not be neg lected. The Late Paul de Longpre. The funeral services over the body of the late Paul de Longpre, notice of lose de^th and obituary were pub- ,,, , in THK AMKHIC- F.OHXST .SUe 40 years had ^een his study ^^^.^^_ also his ^'^\f^}^\^Z daughters, ing of a wife ^nd tMee ^^^^.^^ f'^.°"\^Tton^re TotwUhstanding his r s^rTo%oubt died a di^ap. ^/^rortTecXtor.^nrcriWlus LTdSsheartenmg experiences -ith ""V'^'Lr'uUirb" "hat 'Marechal particular ''"l^^^ -exquisite lily' was Nlel rose' or that exqu j^ •positively haunting them. They^^^^^^ ^iftCeThi'hrvtTrrived.'- These J, many other exPerienc-^^he^ told ^ilferner'ehTndthtlm^ile-aisgustbe- hind the shrug. Paul de Longpre had a great ambi- tiont incite A-erica to the esahi.sh^ ment of a national art gallery Si of painting. This was his big dream he had dwelt upon it until it had^rystalized in his thoughts and he could see the institution of his hopes spreading a knowledge of art promoting the culture of a nation and liftinc it above the sordid strife tor life'Jfgain He addressed open letters to all the leading papers n thej=o^^ trv Ex-President Roosevelt, Presiaem Taft and all the senators and congress- men, m which he voiced an mdignant ™ro"est against the ignoring of art by ?he united States government and drew a most striking picture ot the wideness of contrast between the im- mense wealth of the country and its artistic poverty. MARIETTA, O.— The Marietta Floral Co. opened their new store. 121 Putnam street, and Mrs. E. C. Holz will be in charge. The company has made ex- tensive improvements on the green- houses on Muskingum road. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted bv Robt. Klft. Ptaiadelphia, Pa. Retail Notes. The unsettled condition ot the stock market seems to have put a check on the flower business. Flowers are a luxury, and must always suffer in con- sequence. Decorate the windows, and show all the skill possible in this line. Notice how the department stores feature their goods in comparison with the florist. Show the passerby what there is and how it can be arranged. This is what counts. Don't expect a prospective customer to hunt anyone up with a spy glass. In these strenuous times he could only buy the glass and not the flowers. Qualifications ol a Store Man. We have often noticed in the adver- tisements in the trade papers the offer- ing of a position for a man possessing all the good qualities of salesmanship, designing and decorating with a salary of anywhere from $12 to $25 per week. Now, we have always considered that these three departments of the retail business required three different men. Where a proprietor has employment but for one good man, he must of ne- cessity have a versatile one, for he is, in fact, a manager; and all managers must necessarily be thoroughly posted to be able to distinguish right from wrong. We will now endeavor to make our views plain under these three dif- ferent headings and will first take up the necessary qualifications of a sales- man. First of all, an attractive personal appearance is an absolute necessity in handling good trade. No customer, either man or woman, cares to have a salesman wait upon them who has an unhealthy appearance, wears shabby clothes, or has an onion breath (eaten either as breakfast food or a chaser). He must be little short of a mind reader, that is, quick to grasp the cus- tomer's idea of that which they de- sire, never suggesting unless a cus- tomer so requests or seems undecided. He must be able to figure the whole- sale and retail cost of decorative and design work and be able to tell at once at what price the work can be done. He must know the cost of everything, even the daily supply of stock, without being compelled to consult the bills. He must be pleasant and cheerful at all times when on duty, and make it a pleasure for a customer to enter his employer's place of business. He must be prompt, making frequent inquiry as to how this or that particular order is coming on or being cared for. even after being informed that it has been sent on its way verifying the same, for orders and delivery are often over- looked at times, in spite of every earnest effort. Never be subservient, it lowers one in the eyes of a cus- tomer and they lose their confidence in the salesman. Of course, some people are overcome by their own greatness, they must be handled, each in accord- ance with his or her particular de- lusion. A good salesman must obtain an honest profit on everything he sells. He must have a standard price that will sell the goods and at the same time hold the customer. On large thor- oughfares, where transients are a prin- cipal source of business, high prices are often asked. If a good sale is made, it does not pay to cheat the customer; give them other little atten- tions, that is, for instance, in arrang- ing a box of choice roses or other flow- ers, scatter a few loose violets, lily of the valley or pansies, or some of each, over the stems of the flowers. The cus- tomer will notice this attention and should he be given lower prices on the same articles at another establishment will not come to the conclusion that he has been cheated. Dishonest business methods do not last, those that are successful are the honest ones. Always be willing to make good when in the wrong. In conclusion, a salesman must be honest with his employer, for if the proprietor is a man, he will appreciate these qualifications and see that the sales- man is well taken care of. If he is not — it is better to look for another posi- tion. Stoeeman. October Flowers In the Chlcaco Stores. The advent of October makes a great change in the appearance of the flower stores. The palms and decora- tive plants which have occupied a prominent plac^ in the window dis- plays have now been placed farther back in the store and used as a back- ground, the summer flowers have been replaced by the finer greenhouse pro- duct and there is an expectant air of business on every side. While trade has not as yet shown any great signs of activity, yet the dealers are all optimistic and are looking forward to a busy season. The roses this fall are of splendid quality and are a great feature every- where. American Beauty is in splen- did form, and large vases of beautiful- ly colored buds are to be seen ar- ranged in the window displays or around the stores. Richmond also is in grand good shape and the bright red flowers adorn the counters and refrigerators. Killarney is to be seen in large quantities and the color is ex- cellent, and when this rose is half open is an attractive ornament in the display. Mrs, Marshall Field and Mrs. Jardine are also to be seen in fine form. White Killarney is as good quality as the pink parent and the color is good, and some very fine Kaiserins are also seen. Some very beautiful Perle des Jardins are now displayed, and the newer rose, Mrs, Aaron Ward, is becoming very popu- lar, very pretty baskets of this rose being arranged and displayed. Carnations, notwithstanding the poor growing season outside during the summer months, are producing flowers of far better quality than are general- ly seen so early in the season. En- chantress seems to have lost none of its popularity and is yet the standard • variety in light pink. Washington seems to have pushed Mrs. T. W. Lawson out of the running, the flow- ers being larger and the stems longer than that old favorite. White Enchan- tress is the popular white, but a few White Wonder are seen that give promise that this variety will take a prominent place on the counters dis- placing White Perfection and the older varieties. Beacon is still the promi- nent scarlet, although splendid O. P. Bassett are also shown. There ap- pears to be very little demand for the crimson shades and but few of these are used by the prominent retailers. igii. The American Florist. 559 BLACK-EYED SUSAN AND OTHER WILD FLOWERS. Reproduced from Study by the Late Paul de Longpre. 560 The American Florist. Oct. 7, Orchids are being prominently dis- played and arranged in the high class work, some very beautiful blooms of Cattleya labiata and sprays of Onci- dium varicosum Rogersli are to be found in all the stores ^nd add greatly to the season's assortment. Lily of the valley of unsurpassed quality is one of the flowers always on hand and retains its popularity for all purposes. Chrysanthemums are now to be seen at all the stores, Golden Glow is as yet the only yellow, but October Frost as well as Smith's Advance are of- fered in white, the former being the favorite. Lilium giganteum of excel- lent quality are the mainstay for large funeral and decorative work. Cosmos in long sprays make an effective dis- play, both in the pink and white shades. Violets are to be seen but they are as yet far from being first class, the bunches as well as the flow- ers being small. A few sweet peas are seen but not of the best quahty. Dahlias, while not as good as they have been seen in some years, are dis- played to great advantage and are used extensively in decorations, bas- kets and designs. Gladiolus are still shown and some extra fine spikes are noticed at the prominent stores. Of other outside flowers there are gail- lardias, calendulas, heleniums and tri- tomas which supply a variety of high colors. Much of this stock has been used in the large decorations at the department store openings. All the stores are supplied with a fine assortment of ferns, the different varieties of nephrolepis as well as smaller ferns and a fine array of the china fern dishes, as well as palms, dracaenas and other decorative stock. Some finely grown celosias were no- ticed at on? of the stores. The French baskets are used extensively and beau- tiful arrangements of these are seen and are very attractive to the custo- mer, and colonial bouquets are also a feature in the windows and on the counters. The stores have been reno- vated, many improvements in fittings made, and are already for the coming winter trade. Bouvardias. As the weather becomes cooler the pinching back of bouvardias should cease and the flowering shoots be al- lowed to grow. The plants should be well established in the bench or pots and making good growth. Give them a cool, light situation and with all the ventilation possible; these plants are of cool nature and relish plenty of good fresh air. If grown too warm, bouvar- dia soon becomes infected with insects and stops flowering, and the plants are quickly ruined. Keep the soil free from weeds and well stirred on the sur- face, and be careful not to overwater until the roots have filled the soil. Keep a lokoout for both aphis and red spider, the aphis quickly cover the soft, tender growths, and if the weath- er is warm the plants become quickly infested with spider. Constant syring- ings and frequent fumigation is neces- sary to keep these pests in check and insure a good crop of flowers. Keep the plants tied up in shape that the stems may be straight and erect. SEDALIA. Mo.— C. A. Claison, foreman of Archias Floral Co. greenhouses, has been appointed superintendent of Floriculture at the Misouri State Fair, to be held September 30-October G. ADIANTUM HYBRIDUM. FLORISTS' FERNS. Nephrolepis and Adlantums. The various nephrolepis occupy much space and attention at this season, the first crop being now in good condition for the market, if not already sold, and the second lot being, or should be, in condition for potting on, in order to make the most of the growing weather that may be expected during Septem- ber and October. If the young stock is rather small, it often pays to double them up when repotting, thus getting a more compact and bushy plant than may be had from a single crown, and at the price that two and three inch ferns may be had, the doubling or trebling of the plants does not make them very expensive to produce. As the first crop is' dis- posed of it is good practice to space out the remaining plants from time to time, at the same time cutting out any bad fronds, and clipping off the runners, for the latter simply take away some of the strength that should be thrown into the foliage. Full light and plenty of air and water are needed to keep this crop in good condition, and if the plants are getting starved an occasional watering with liquid manure will be found beneficial. Liquid from stable manure is the saf- est fertilizer to use, though some grow- ers resort to dried blood in solution, and with good results, so far as growth is concerned, thotigh the plants that have been overfed with these strong fertilizers do not wear as well as those that have been treated more rationally. There are still many growers who plant out the nephrolepis on benches, lifting and potting them in the fall, but many of the plants thus grown are sent out before they are re-established in the pots, and in that case do not prove so satisfactory as the pot-grown stock, the latter standing the atmospheric hardships of a dwelling much better, giving the ultimate consumer more sat- isfaction, and encouraging him to re- invest in ferns in the future. The question of varieties is one that varies in different localities, some mar- kets favoring the original Boston fern, when this fine variety is well grown, while others seem to prefer the dwarfer forms, such as Scottii and Scholzeli, the latter being much in favor about New York. The various cut-leaved and crested forms also have many friends in the trade, and most of these forms are very beautiful, but speaking in a general way it may be said that these fancy leaved nephrolepis are not as good house plants as the plain leaved types. If one wants to grow a large specimen nephrolepis then N. daval- loides fureans is a good one, or should one desire an exhibition fern that would be a little out of the common, a nicely grown plant of N. rufescens tripinnat- ifida would supply the need, but for a plain every day fern that may be eas- ily grown, and quickly produced in quantity, there is nothing to equal the Boston fern. Adiantums that are grown for cut- ting should now have plenty of light, and as much air as the weather will permit, for although the fronds pro- duced in the shade are larger and richer in color than those grown in the sunshine, yet the latter are much more satisfactory to use in decorative work. In ventilating these ferns it is well to avoid direct drafts but to give an abun- dance of air both day and night, and especially at night, so long as the weather will permit, else the moisture is liable to condense on the foliage and to turn it rusty. A new bench of adiantums, that is one planted this season, is not likely to need any extra feeding yet, but a bench more than a year old may be benefited by watering with liquid manure at in- igii. The American Florist. 561 f ^1 ADIANTUM CROWEANUM. tervals of two or three weeks, but should not be fed in this manner except while the plants are in full growth, which means that it is not good to try to start a new growth with manure after the crop of fronds has been cut. If fronds for small design work are the aim it is difBcult to find a more use- ful fern than Adiantum cuneatum, but if larger fronds than these are desired, it would be better to grow A. Crowea- num, A. hybridum, or A. tenerum, the latter being the strongest grower of the three name'' Adiantum Ghiesbrechti is also grown for fronds to some ex- tent, though possibly more used in Europe than in our own country, the fronds of this species being almost as ornamental as those of A. Farleyense, and much hardier. This species will possibly be more readily recognized by many gardeners under its more com- mon name of A. scutum. But whatever adiantum be grown for cutting, it should have light and air, and a good firm soil containing a lib- eral supply of plant food, for the fal- lacy that ferns could not stand manure has long been exploded. And the cut fronds will last longer if they are soaked thoroughly in a tub of water for some hours before using. W. H. Taplin. Newport, R. I. — The exhibition of the Newport Horticultural Society which was held September lG-17, was conceded to be the most successful in the history of the society. Lowell, Mass. — The florists of the city have been notified oy tne police board that they will not be allowed lo keep their shops open until Sunday noon. They may receive orders until late Saturday night and make up and deliver these until 11 a. ni. Sunday, but the shops must not be open at all on Sunday, except to fill orders. A New Adiantum Farleyense. This beautiful fern, A. Farleyense var. Gloire van Moordrecht, which we illus- trate, appears to have been raised from A. Farleyense in the nursery of J. Bier, at Moordrecht, in Holland. A. Farleyense has hitherto been regard- ed as barren, though possibly it has produced spores here and there, un- observed, but the remarkable thing Is that this new variety is abundantly fertile, and its pinnules are prettily crisped. The fronds are larger than those usually found in A Farleyense, stronger, less dense, and rather more elegant, though not more beautiful. A. M., R. H. S., January 31. Shown by A. A. Fabius, Redlands Nursery, Ems- worth. Referring to this new fern, Charles r. Druery writes as follows : "That queen of all the maidenhair ferns, Adiantum Farleyense, which originated in Barbadoes as a sport from A. tene- rum, has long been reputed as per- fectly barren, and its true plumose form justified the belief. Froiji time to time, however, vague reports of partial fertility have transpired, but as no re- sults were obtained from the presumed spores they were apparently fallacious. On January 31, however, a very fine va- riety of A. Farleyense was exhibited at the Royal Horticultural Hall, by A. A. Fabius, Redlands Nursery, Emsworth, under the above name, it having made its appearance as a sporeling from A. Farleyense in the nurseries of J. Bier, at Moordrecht, in Holland. The plant shown was very robust, with fronds several feet long, borne more erectly than those of the parent, and with the pinnules prettily crisped, many of which were freely fertile, while the spores, as evidenced by small seed- ling specimens, produce the Glorie form trulj'. It is claimed by the grower that this form requires far less heat than does A. Farleyense, the huge specimen shown having been fully de- veloped under the cool culture suitable for A. cuneatum, a feature which adds considerably to its value as a popular contribution to our wealth of decora- tive ferns. It was given an award of merit, but would have fully justified a first class certificate."— The Garden- ers' Magazine. Hybrid Ferns. The recent paper by W. D. Hoyt on y.he physiological aspects of fertiliza- tion and hybridization of ferns noticed in an earlier number of this magazine, says The Fern Bulletin, has stirred up those botanists who view every varia- tion from the normal as a possible hybrid. Hoyt grew the prothallia of several species to maturity and while he secured the entrance of foreign sperms into the archegonia of various species he secured no hybrids although he used in some of his experiments the very ferns reputed to have been hybri- dized by earlier investigators. His paper has been attacked by R. C. Benedict in Science, who is inclined to ridicule his conclusions because he took the precaution to have W. R. Maxon identify some of his material. Hoyt began his studies at the New York Botanical Garden but declined to be swayed in his judgment by cer- tain reputed hybrids in the wood ferns which probably accounts for the recep- tion given his paper. Those who ad- vance the hybridization theory to ac- count for every variation in ferns admit that they have no proof of such a condition, but at the same time are inclined to ridicule careful experi- mental work because it is not in line with their conclusions. Fragrant Bracken. In Eaton's "Fern of North America" a decidedly fragrant form of the com- mon bracken (Pteris aquilina) is re- ported from Illinois. The form must be very rare and so far as we are aware has not been reported in any other fern book though the plant is distributed nearly throughout the world. If any of our readers know of this species being fragrant, says the Fern Bulletin, we would like to hear from them. Like many other ferns, the bracken when young is glandular pubescent and in addition nectaries are produced at the base of the pinnae though there is no known use for them. A large black ant is very fond of this nectar and speci- mens are seldom free from the Insect in spring. In flowers, odor is usually associated with nectar and the fra- grant bracken mentioned may have been specimens whose nectar possessed this additional characteristic. At any rate, the subject is worth further in- vestigation. Newport, R. I. — Mrs. Burke-Roche has offered through the Newport Hor- ticultural Society prizes for a new yel- low rose and a new yellow carnation to be awarded at the exhibition of the society in June, 1912. Lynn, Mass. — The opening of the new store of Gibbs Bros, at 231-33 Union street was attended by 3,000 people. The store is beautifully dec- orated, has up-to-date lighting effects and a conservatory at the rear for the display of plants is an added feature. 562, The American Florist, Oct. THE ROSE. Carrying: Roses Over Two Years. There is usually more or less un- certainty with the rose grower as re- gards carrying over some of the stock for the second year; or perhaps the third year, — this is especially true when one is contemplating this work for the first time. Therefore a few suggestions may be of some help in settling or deciding the matter. In the first place the plants to be carried over should be in a healthy condition, fre^ of club root and containing sufficient growth to cut back or prune into shapely plants. There are several methods of handling the plants and if the work is carried out intelligently in each instance there is no reason why the results will not be entirely satis- factory in the way of profit. First we will assume the grower has a house of roses that are in excellent condition yet he finds that the soil is about exhausted, he has not enough young stock to replant, and he is doubtful about getting the kind of stock he wishes to grow. We will say this house in question contains raised benches and very little head room. If this should be the case the grower will have to resort to the well known meth- od of tying the plants down. First of all, whether the plants are to be removed or left where they are, they should be rested a while. By holding off the water a little, yet still keeping up the syringing, within a few days, 10 days or so the plants will be in a fair condition to remove or to prune and lay over, that is, the bench stock, solid beds require a much longer rest- ing period. We thing it a very great mistake to give the plants too much of the drying treatment as we think they lose too much vitality from this cause, taking a much longer time to recover. Two weeks will as a rule be long enough for the benched plants and a month for the plants in the solid beds, a little more or less either way which must be left to the judgment of the grower, however, as a precaution nev- er let the foliage or the wood shrivel or wilt, and let all the flowers remain to help ripen the wood up properly, this is very important. Of course, the old soil must be partly removed from the benches and re- newed. We advocate using fone-third good cow manure to two-thirds good loam or sod soil, to which should be added a liberal supply of bone meal- it is best to have this compost pre- pared ahead of time, so as to have It in good condition when it is needed. After drying or resting the plants prune carefully, trimming out all the twiggy or turgid growth at the base of the plant— and if head room is suffi- cient to let the plants stand they can be cut a little lower than would be the case where the canes are to be laid down. Do not imagine the plants should be cut off all one height but look each plant over carefully and hold on to the strong canes with firm eyes, which if pruned properly will leave the plants looking rather irregular. After pruning get the working force together, employ a few extra laborers so as to handle the soil rapidly, clean off about half of the old soil, first tying the plants out of the way, being careful not to break the roots, have a good clump of soil around each plant taking the old soil almost down to the bench bottoms between the plants, do not leave the root exposed to the sun and air any longer than necessary, and we usually give the plants a syringing and the clumps a little water just be- fore filling in around them with the fresh soil. Be sure to firm the soil after filling the benches, also be par- ticular about leaving the surface level and a little higher at the center of the benches which is apt to settle more than at the edges. Give the beds a good watering and be sure that the whole bed has been reached by the water. Then syringe twice a day, holding off the water until it becomes a little dry at the surface, a moist con- dition of the soil is preferable (until the plants begin to make roots freely), having the soil too wet will invariably cause the plants to break, weak with streaked and yellow foliage. W^hen tying down the plants to gain head room prune as prescribed above, excepting when there are some especially strong canes where the wood is best high on the plant, hold on to these canes and tie the plants over to running wires about a foot above the soil, care being taken to distribute the wood evenly over the trellis, using the same treatment as regards the soil as given above. If the plants are to be carried over in the solid beds the pruning will be practically the same. The difference being that they had best be pruned after planting. Do not remove the stakes but tie each plant in closely, lift with a good ball, and be sure to plant them deep enough in the solid beds. Fill the beds within about two inches of the top with regular rose compost, then have a man on each side of the bed to open up a trench deep enough to take the plant easily. Space the plants carefully, then pull the loose soil in and around them. They can be planted firmly by walking around each plant and pressing the soil down hard. Then level up and give the beds a good soaking. Do not plant over 30 feet of the bed before leveling up and watering. After plant- ing the house put in the running wires and tie at once. Of course, some of the young growth will be bruised and the plants shaken up considerably even with careful handling. This will do no harm for within a short time they can be gone over and shaped up with the pruning shears. This method of handling roses, regardless of the va- rieties to be handled, has been a suc- cess wherever we have seen the work handled as given here, with perhaps the one exception, American Beauty. This rose, we believe, will give better results if planted every season, using fresh stock from pots. The above methods apply to the handling of the standard varieties, namely, Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond, etc. E. Roses In Pots. If we want a good display of cut roses during the winter months, we must look well ahead and commence operations at once. Two plans may be adopted. We may start with rip- ened wood during November, or keep the plants growing steadily on the cool side of a wall or hedge until the cold nights warn us they must be housed, and so realize the last crop of blooms on teas and their hybrids. But if the same plants are wanted to give a sec- ond or third crop of bloom early in the year, I would prefer to start with plants' that have had a partial rest. When a batch of plants has once been used for forcing, they come to hand better for the same purpose a second time, states a correspondent of the Gardeners' Magazine, as their early growth allows earlier ripening of the wood and the consequent rest thus afforded. Plants that were growing all through winter and early spring may be stood out of doors by June, if given a sheltered position, when with careful watering the natural freedom of summer growth is somewhat ADIANTUM CUNEATUM. l^Ii The American Florist. 563 checked. It is most essential to build up ripened wood for the following win- ter flowering. In fact, more depends upon the water supply than many ap- parently consider. If too dry we in- jure the roots, and it is surprising how very quickly the soil in pots becomes parched during summer, much of which can he guarded against by The J. M. Gasser Co., Cleveland, 0. A neat folder issued and distributed by the J. M. Gasser Co., Cleveland, O., contains a brief history of the building of the present large estab- lishment which the firm now conducts. The foundation of the business was laid by the late Joseph M. Gasser in ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE AT A. N. PIERSON S, CROMWELL, CONN. partly plunging the pots. Less water will be needed to the soil the rose roots are in if we water the plunging ma- terial between the pots. To stand the plants in a sunny posi- tion is favorable, but to allow sun and wind direct access to the outsldes ^ of the pots cannot fail to injure the roots upon many occasions, as a large pro- portion of the roots will be touching the inside of the pot. It is well to have the plants in two batches; the earliest being overhauled now, and what repotting that may be needed attended to at once. At the same time the ripest may be pruned. Keep the newly-potted plants by themselves. These will not want so much water until the fresh roots are at work, nor will they need stimulants until the fresh soil is thoroughly permeated with roots. Then there is the question of drainage, which must be complete. There is no need to turn the plants out of the pot to ascertain the condi- tion of this, as it can generally be seen by laying the pot on one side and examining the drainage hole. Where repotting is not considered necessai-y, it will be found an excellent plan to remove a little of the surface soil and mulch with a strong compost, which will not only support young roots as the plants commence to grow, but help those below by the steady feeding naturally washed down when watering. A deep pit or frame is a suitable place for the pot plants at this stage, as we can then keep off heavy rains, and also afford a little shade and shelter from wind. Paxton, III. — Addems. Morgan & Co. suffered serious loss in the hailstorm here last month. New York.— Peter Piorkowsky, a flor- ist of Port Chester who was quite deaf, was struck by an electric car Septem- ber 16 and his skull was fractured. He was removed to the hospital and hia condition is serious. 1S77 when he opened a small confec- tionery store on "West Twenty-fifth street, then known as Pearl street, where flowers were sold incidental to the regular trade. At that time there were no greenhouses in the city grow- ing cut flowers, and abutilons, gerani- ums, callas and others of the same class grown as pot plants were the I only flowers obtainable, except roses such as Safrano, Bon Silene and Isa- bella Sprunt, grown by the leading florists of Boston and shipped in, and violets and hyacinths in the spring. Recognizing the rapidly increasing demand. Mr. Gasser opened the first florist store in Cleveland for the sale of cut flowers in 1883, on Euclid avenue, and having difiiculty in getting efii- cient service, especially when hurried orders were desired, decided to erect his own greenhouses, which he located at Rocky River in 1885. This was then considered "way out of town." In 1887 a building was erected by Mr. Gasser on Euclid avenue near Bond and the lirst up-to-date florist store in Cleve- land opened therein, and he also had built the first city delivery wagon of the present type. Other flower stores having been opened the Gasser store was called upon for any flowers they could possi- bly spare, and these stores were ac- commodated and so was started the first attempt at wholesaling flowers in the city. This branch of the busi- ness grew rapidly and it became neces- sary to erect additional greenhouses. In 1901 the firm was incorporated, tak- ing many of the older employes into the corporation, and it was decided to separate the two lines of business, the wholesale store being located at 1035 Prospect street and the retail store on Euclid avenue, just east of Ninth street. Since that date the two stores have been kept strictly separate, the retail store buying what is needed for their trade from the wholesale store, where th. product of the greenhouses is shipped, and receiving no preference or favoritism. The only advantage the retail store takes is to place its orders early and have it protected, as any other customer can do, and it frequent- A NEW ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE. From the G.irdener-" M.i^'azini' February 11. 1911. 664 The American Florist. Oct. r. ly happens that their order comes too late to be filled, as was the case last Christmas when they had to get their flowers where they could at the last moment to fill unanticipated orders. The quality of the stock which this firm produces has always been of the highest and the service rendered their customers of the best and duly appre- ciated, and a stock is always carried when possible to meet all spasmodic demands. The flowers reach the store at 6 :45 a. m. and the orders are picked out and set aside in strict rotation and shipped. The store is open from 6 a. m. until 6 p. m. and on Sundays from 6:30 until 10:30 in the morning. The firm has always made it a point to flU all orders if possible and if they do not have the stock, to purchase the best obtainable, sometimes at a pecuni- ary loss, and have thus built up a large, prosperous business, and this year, with increased planting, they hope to give even better satisfaction than they have been able to do hereto- fore. Experiments on the Forcing of Plants. Everj'one is aware of the methods of etherization and immersion in warm water by which plants may be caused to pass from their resting stage and to flower precociously. Recent experi- ments by Dr. Fr. Jesenko* demon- strate that yet another method may be employed for this purpose. The new method, which would not at first sight appear to be so practicable as the older methods, consists in inject- ing into the stems watery solutions of alcohol or of ether. The process is simple. The injection fluid is con- tained in a vessel, and is subjected to a pressure of one to three atmos- pheres. Side tubes connect the vessel with the branches to be forced. Using Ribinic Pseudacacic, Dr. Jesenko was able to show that a five per cent solu- tion of alcohol or a 0.1 per cent ether solution injected into out branches caused the buds thereof to expand 2G days earlier than was the case with the buds of untreated branches. It may be noted that it is not necessary to cut off the branch which Is to be forced. By attaching the cut end of a branch which remains attached to the shrub or tree to the injection ap- paratus, the solution may be forced into the plant and precocity of flow- ering induced. By the use of a mor- phia syringe Dr. Jesenko injected sin- gle buds with alcohol and ether solu- tions, and succeeded in causing the parts so treated to expand before the untreated buds. Herein is conveyed a hint which the more enterprising grape growers might avail themselves of, though as to whether the results would be successful we expressly guard ourselves from venturing an opinion. It should be added that an- other experimenter. Dr. Weber, has also made independent use of the methed of injection, using for the pur- pose the morphia syringe. Pure water is injected into the buds of lilac, and the plants brought into the forcing house, the injected buds swell and ex- pand long before the untreated buds. — London Gardeners' Chronicle. THE GLADIOLUS. PHILADELPHIA, Pa.— The display of dablias at the establishment of Henry P. Michel Co. at 518 Market street, Tuesday, September 26, was one of the finest and best displays ever held. Western Dahlia and Gladiolus Association. The adjourned meeting of the West- ern Dahlia and Gladiolus Association (not society), organized at the Sher- man House, Chicago, August 5, 1911, will be called to order at the Sherman House Wednesday, November 15, 1911, at 10 o'clock a. m. for the completion of the charter list and regular business of the association. For full particulars see Bulletin No. 1 to be issued October 10. 1911. E. S. THOMPSON, Sec'y. H. W. KOERNER, Vice-President and Chairman. Gladiolus Niagara. The summer of 1911 has not been productive of many novelties in the floral world, but Gladiolus Niagara, which we illustrate, was a great fav- orite with the trade wherever it could be obtained. This variety originated with Frank Banning. Kinsman, O., and resembles the popular America very much in its spike and flower, being, if anything, some larger than that variety but is of a very pleasing soft yellow shading to a crearii in the upper petals. The throat is splashed with carmine and the outside petals are sometimes streaked with the same coloring. The stamens are purple and the stigmas pale carmine. The spike is tall, erect and stiff and the flowers are well placed and the foliage is strong and good color. The flowers last well and when cut bloom out nearly to the last flower if well cared for in water. This variety is certainly a great addition to the gladiolus which is becoming a very popular summer flower with all the trade. Gladiolus Bulbs and Flower Spikes. It is a question with some growers whether gladiolus bulbs are injured by cutting the flower spikes for market. To test it in a small way we marked off this year about 100 feet of a row of America and on this cut out every spike before any bud showed color, in fact, as soon as the spike appeared. On the remainder of the row. same soil and conditions, we cut all good spikes with liberal stems as they came into bloom. In digging we found the bulbs that had not been allowed to bloom de- 5, 'Berlchte 1911. der Seutschen Bot. Gesell., xxix.. GLADIOLUS NIAGARA. tgn. The American Florist. 666 cidedly larger than those from which the spikes had been cut and the bulb- lets very much more numerous. E. Y. Teas & Son. The Future of Orchid Culture. Few plants have been more roundly abused by those ignorant of their cul- ture, or more highly commended by those conversant with it, than the or- chids. The "decline of the orchid" has been prophesied time and again, the "orchid craze" has been burlesqued and caricatured and those who, for the love of these beautiful and distinct flowers, have spent time and money for years and years, have been described as fit inmates for lunatic asylums by writers who have been able by some cajolery or other to get their jeremiads before the horticultural public through the medium of the press. Yet with all this one may well ask the question : "What is the future of orchid growing in America?" and it would be an in- teresting feature if those who are in a position to do so would give readers the benefit of their opinions on the subject in a paper that has always been so freely open to discussion of live points as The American Florist. For it is a live point, friends. Al- though the statement may meet with opposition, we are prepared to make it without qualification : "There is no cleaner profit-making proposition avail- able to the cut flower grower with capital today than that of growing or- chids." It is true they have to be handled properly and the old-time or- chid grower who spends half a day potting a plant and all day watering a house of plants simply is not wanted m a commercial orchid growing es- tablishment. "Who with one grain of commercial sense would think of grow- ing roses, chrysanthemums or carna- tions under the same conditions that obtained thirty years ago? Yet this is just what some large growers of orchids are trying to do. They do not know orchids and have to depend upon foreign growers with ideas picked up in private gardens abroad, which is bad enough, or else place their plants in the hands of men who know nothing but rose or carnation culture, which Is infinitely worse. Then because their orchids are hot a success, commercially on the one hand or culturally on the other, they raise a howl that can be heard all over the United States. And with all this abuse of the or- chid, importing firms find that they have to push their collectors further and further afield and yearly have more trouble in obtaining their supplies. To some extent this is accounted for by the march of civilization. Railroads are being pushed farther and farther into the forests, clearings are more plentiful and natives are becoming more and more alive to the value of the plants. But this is not all. Take the old Cattleya lablata, the type spe- cies of the genus, and the number of good plants that can be procured in its native habitat is becoming smaller annually. Lost for many years, collect- ors some 20 years ago re-discovered this species, since when millions of plants must have been sent to this country and to Europe, with the con- sequence that it is now practically ex- tinct as far as large salable plants are concerned, and prices on this popular kind are bound to be higher. What has happened to this species will eventually happen to C. Trianse, to C. Mossias, to C. Percivaliana — in short, to any and all of the popular and showy kinds. It is folly to proph- esy or to try to foretell the future, but there is every indication that old species and good varieties will be- come increasingly valuable as time goes on and that, as in other plants, arti- ficially raised hybrids and cross-bred plants will have to be depended upon. A long way off, perhaps, someone may say who has had a little experience of raising orchid seedlings. To such we can only say, wait a little and at the same time watch what is being done by British and European growers gen- erally and before long you will realize that, in the language of the slang ex- perts, this is "no dream." In any case ventilation of grievances or opinions is a mighty good thing and if the time The Late A. A. Hixon. contained in this brief note is taken up by those better able to speak on the point than the writer it will not have been written in vain. H. R. R. Sweet Pea £1000 Prize Awarded. As is generally known the proprie- tors of the Daily Mail offered in the spring of this year £1000 for the best bunch of sweet peas, to consist of 12 spikes, not fewer than four varieties. A second prize of £100, a third of £50, 100 silver medals, and 900 bronze medals were also offered. Such a prize as £1000 for a single bunch of flowers is, it is needless to say, unprecedented in the annals of horticulture — not for its magnitude only, but also for the comparatively simple and easily-grown nature of the exhibit required. The result was that entries approaching 40,000 were received. The competition was decided July 28 and the flowers had all to reach the Crystal Palace by parcel post. This condition, which seemed a hard one to many, placed competitors on a footing approaching equality. The plan adopted as to judg- was as follows. The boxes were deliv- ered by the postal authorities to a marquee erected for the purpose. The boxes were opened by a number of boy scouts, and examined at once by a small committee of judges, who de- cided if the flowers were fit to go for- ward. Thousands of the bunches were dried up, or much too small to be con- sidered, whilst many more were not in conformity with requirements. Only 12 spikes were to be sent; some for- warded only three or four; others as many as 100, whilst several sent bunches of one variety only. The re- sult of this preliminary examination was that some 10,000 bunches were brought to the notice of the 10 judges. These gentlemen commenced work at S a. m. on Friday, and, working in pairs, selected the best from each ta- ble. One hundred and three bunches were in this way picked out and put on a separate table. From this lot the first three were chosen, and the final decision was arrived at by a vote of 0 to 4, the first prize of £1,000 being awarded to Mrs. Fraser, The Manse, Sprouston, Kelso; the second prize of £100 to H. "W. Richards, Ryde, Isle of Wight; and the third prize of £50 to Rev. D. D. Fraser, The Manse, Sprous- ton, Kelso. The flowers which were awarded the first prize were large, and bore evidence of excellent culture. Moreover, they were all four-bloom sprays, the stalks being about 16 inches long. John Ingman, Mrs. Hugh Dickson, Arthur Unwin, King Edward Spencer, and a dark sort, like Nubian or Tom Bolton, were the varieties. Those to which the second prize was awarded had not the same length of stem as the first, and several of the spikes had only three flowers. The judges voting in the majority com- prised all the practical growers. — Lon- don Gardeners' Chronicle. OBITUARY. Adln A. Hixon. Adin A. Hixon of Worcester, Mass., formerly secretary and librarian of the Worcester County Horticultural So- ciety and one of the best known hor- ticulturists of New England died at his home, 6 Gates lane, September 25, of pernicious anaemia, after an illness of ten months, aged 68 years. Mr. Hixon was born in Boston, Mass.. March 17, 1843, the son of Dwight and Marion (Wentworth) Hixon and at the age of eleven years first obtained em- ployment in a pharmacy. He moved to Worcester in 1865, taking charge of a drug and paint store and three years later entered the business of manufac- turing bricks. Becoming Interested in horticulture he gave up this business and devoted the remainder of his life to floriculture, establishing himself in business at 6 Gates lane and later taking his son Into partnership under the firm name of A. A. Hixon & Son. He became a recognized authority on horticultural subjects and served the horticultural society as secretary and librarian for 20 years, until failing health required his relinguishing the ofiice. He was a member of many so- cieties identified with horticulture and agriculture and also of fraternal and social organizations. He is survived by a widow, one son, Allyne W. Hixon. and two grandchil- dren. The funeral was held at his late home with services at Bethany Church, Wednesday, September 27, and the in- terment was in Hope cemetery. M. W. R. HAMPTON Falls, N. H.— John A. Dow, who during his early days was engaged in the florist business, died September 23 at the age of 71 years. Trot, N. Y.— Isaac Gillett, who for many years conducted a florist business on Eighth avenue and Fifteenth street, died September 22, aged 68 years. Paterson, N. J.— Mamie E. Vesce- lius, wife of Arthur I. Vescelius, the Broadway florist, died at her home September 21. She is survived by her husband and one son. 666 The American Florist. Oct. 7, TheAmerigan Florist 1885 Twenty Sixth Year 1911 Subicaonoa, United States and Mexico. $1.00 a year; Canada. $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted onlyfrom thosein the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address attfae same time. .Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier (f possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility (or the -opiojonv of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS Suggestions to plant growers 557 — Hydrangeas 557 — Cannas 557 —Early flrina 567 Comln' on October 557 The late Paul de Longpre 558 The retail trade 558 — Qualifications of a storcmau 558 — October flowers in the Chicago stores 558 Black-eyed Susans and wild flowers (illus. ).559 Bouvardias 560 riorists' terns 500 — Nephrolepis and adiantums (illus.) 560 — New Adiautum Farleyense (illus.) 561 — Hybrid ferns 561 — Fragrant braclien 661 The rose 562 ^-Carrying roses over two years 562 — Roses in pots 562 The J. M. Gasser Co., Cleveland. 0 563 Rxperiments on the forcing of plants 564 The gladiolus 664 — Western Dahlia and Gladiolus Association. 564 — Gladiolus Niagara (illus.) 564 — Gladiolus bulbs and flower spilies 564 The future of orchid culture 565 Sweet peas £1,000 prize awarded 565 Obituary — Adin A. Hixon (porlraiti 565 Peonies for Memorial day 566 .Society of American Florists 666 American Rose Society 566 Personal 566 Coming esbibitions* 566 Meetings next week 567 Philadelphia club anniyersary 568 giants of the Malay Archipelago 568 ;hicago 570 llinois State Fair 573 St. Louis 576 Providence, R. I ^70 Cincinnati 577 Boston 57S Philadelphia •>\^ Albany. N. Y 579 New York ggO Cleveland gJS Pittsburg 58J The seed trade ggg — Beoary's novelties ■ J™ —Seed testing laboratory for the trade 58B Market gardeners gBO — Notes on seed growing gw The nursery trade 5»z — Cornus paucinervia ™J Washington •'■'- s. A, F.— See America First. SCHIZANTHUSES make fine basket plants. Cornell s Alumni are said to be protesting against the resignation of Prof. L. H. Bailey. The latter's ad- dress on "The Outlook Countryward" before the Massachusetts Horticultural Society early in the year showed a re- markable grasp of the subject and at- tracted widespread attention. THERE is something queer about the celebration of the silver anniversaries of florists' clubs. The St. Louis club, it seems, was organized June 28, 1887 and celebrated last summer. The Phil- adelphia club organized in 1885 and celebrated last Tuesday, while the Chi- cago anniversary ceremonies are schedr uled for October 5 (Thursday of this week), organization having been ef- fected November .3, 1S80. Peonies For Memorial Day. Ed. American Florist : "Will you kindly furnish me with a list of names of double peonies that can be relied upon to be in bloom for Memorial day? P. F. New York. Having peonies in bloom for Me- morial day is dependent entirely on the location. Sometimes a difference of a week or ten days in the time of blooming will be noted in the same varieties a mile apart. We have a block of peonies near the greenhouses on a southern slope that were a week ahead of the same variety in the nur- sery, three-quarters of a mile away where they were exposed and planted on the level ground. We would say that Queen Victoria, Edulis Superba Festiva Maxima, Jeanne d'Arc and Mme. de Verneville could probably be depended upon to come into bloom for Memorial day if exposure and location are favorable. C. years. This medal is to be given to the originator of the best rose of American origin introduced within five years. It will be offered in the year 1914. An executive committee meeting of the American Rose Society will be held in New York City, September 28, to consider arrangements for the Detroit exhibition. This meeting will be fol- lowed by a conference in Detroit to determine upon the detail work. The society will ask its friends to sub- scribe to a guarantee fund so that it may be able to offer an excellent list of prizes and be assured of financial support. The society has passed the .$3,000 permanent investment fund from its life membership fees. This fund is invested in guaranteed mort- gages of New York, and securities in which the state savings banks are au- thorized to invest, Benjamin Hammond, Sec'y. Society of American Florists. The following letter has been re- ceived : H. B. Dorner, Secretary S. A. F. At the last meeting of the New York Florists' Club I was instructed to con- vey to the Society of American Flo- rists through you the thanks of the club for courtesies and sympathies ex- tended on the occasion of the death of our fellow member, John Birnie, in Baltimore at the time of the recent convention. John Young, Sec'y. registration of roses. Public notice is hereby given that Jackson & Perkins Company, of New- ark, Wayne County, N. Y., offer for registration the roses described below. Any person objecting to the registra- tion or to the use of the proposed names is requested to communicate with the secretary at once. Failing to receive objection to the registration, the same will be made three weeks from this date. descriptions. Oriole, — Seedling from Yellow Ram- bler, crossed with pollen from an un- named seedling which was itself the result of the crossing of Multiflora with various tea roses. Holds its yel- low color better than any other yellow rambler in commerce. Remontant. Genevieve Clark. — Deep pink when the flowers first open, changing to a clear shell-pink as they grow older; the covered and shaded portions of the petals being almost white. For bedding and forcing in pots. Sunshine. — Yellow dwarf polyantha; same habit of growth and bloom as Mrs. Cutbush: deep golden yellow in bud, changing to a lemon yellow as the flo'^vers open. H. B. Dorner, Sec'y. Personal. Prof. Hugo De Vries, of Amsterdam. Holland, author of an important work on the "Species and Varieties," and other publications along that line, has been honored by Queen Wilhelmina in his appointment as commander in the order of the Netherland lion, on her recent birthday, August 31. Benjamin Hammond, the well known paint, putty and insecticide manufac- turer of Fishkill, N. Y„ has just de- clined the republican nomination for member of assembly in his district owing to pressure of business. Col. J. D. Carmodv of Evansville. Ind., was quite active last week in the lavish entertainments provided for the Posey County homecomers. American Rose Society. PRIZES FOR NEW ROSES. Mrs. Frances Roche of Newport, R. I., authorizes the offering of a prize of $50 for a new yellow rose, to be competed for any time after June, 1912. The said new rose to resemble as nearly as possible in color the Mar- shal Niel, but with a strong upright stem. Another prize will soon be offered, that is, the Mrs. Gertrude M. Hubbard gold medal, to be awarded once in five Coming: Exhibitions. (Secretaries are requested to supply any omissions from this list and to correct 'any dates that may have been altered since the last advices.) Chicago, March 11-17, 1912. — Spring show, Horticultural Society of Chicago. Art Institute. James H. Burdett, secretary, 1620 West 104tb place. Chicago. Cincinnati. 0., November 13-18, 1911. — Fall ex- hibition. Cincinnati Florists' Society, Horticul- tural Hall-Music Hall. George S. Bartlett. sec- retary. 131 East Third street. Cincinnati. Hartford, Conn.. November 8-9. 1911. — Chrys antbemum show. Connecticut Horticultural So- ciety. Putnam Phalanx Armory. Geo. W. Smith, secretary, Melrose, Conn. Lenox, Mass,, October 26-26. 1911 Grand fall exhibition. Lenox Horticultural Society. Town Hall. Geo. H. Instone. secretary, Lenox. Madison, N. J., October 26-27, 1911 — Six- teenth annual flower show, Morris County Gar- deners' and Florists' Society, James' building. Edw. Reagan. Morristown. N. J., secretary. Milwaukee. Wis.. November 13-19, 1911,— Fall Flower Show. Milwaukee Florists* Club. Auditorium. Gnstave C. Mueller, secretary. 926 Ninth street. Milwaukee, New York. November 3-7, 1911.— Fall exhl bltlon. Horticultural Society of New York. American Museum of Natural History. Central Park West and Seventy-seventh street. Geo. v. Nash, secretary. New York Botanical Gar- den. Bronx Park, New York. New York, November 1-3, 1911. — Chrysanthe mum Show. American Institute of the City of New York. 19-21 West Forty-fourth street. Wm. A. Eagleson. secretary. New York, November 3-12, 1911, — American Land and Irrigation Exposition. Madison Square Garden. Gilbert McClurg. general manager.. Singer building. New York. St. Louis. Mo., November 7-11. 1911 Fifth fall floral exhibition and pomologlcal display. St. Louis Horticultural Society. Coliseum. Jef- ferson and Washington avenues. Otto G. Koe- nlg, secretary, 6473 Florissant avenue, St. Louis. St. Louis. Mo.. November 7-11. 1911. — Annual exhibition Chrvsinitheraum Society of America. In connection with the St. Louis Horticultural Society. Stamford. Conn.. November 3-4. 1911 — First annual exhibition. Westchester and Fairfleld Horticultural Society, Casino. J. B. McArdle. secretary. Merritt building. Greenwich. Tarrytown. N. Y.. October 31-November 2. 1911. — Thirteenth annual exhibition. Tarrytown Horticultural Society. Music ball. E. W. Neu- brand. secretary. Tarrytown. N. Y. Worcester. Mass.. November 9, 1911. — Chrys- anthemum exhibition. Worcester County Horti- cultural Society. Horticultural ball. IS Front street. Leonard C. MIdgley. secretary. Worces- ter. Mass. /$?//. The American Florist. 567 Meetings Next Week. Baltimore, Md., October 9, 8 p. m, — Gardcn- etb' aud Floriats' Club of Baltimore, Florists' Ksehange hall, St. Paul and Franklin streets. Butte, Mont., October 13. — Moutuna Florists' t'Jub, Columbia Gardens. Chicago, October 11. — Gardentrs' and Florists' Union No. 10015, 10 and 12 Clark street. Cincinnati, 0., October 9, 8 p. m. — Cincinnati Florists' Society, Jabez Elliott Fli>\ver Market. Cleveland, 0., October 9, 7:30 p. m.— Cleve- land Florists' Club, Progress ball, 2610 Detroit avenue. . Hartford, Conn., October 13. 8 p. m. — Con- neoticut Horticultural Society, County building, LaCrosse, Wis.. October 10. — ^LaCrosse Gar- deners* and Florists' Society. Hotel Stoddard. Madison, N. J., October 11, 8 p. m. — Morris County Gardeners' aud Florists" Society, Ma- sonic bail. New Orleans, La., October 8, 2 p. m. — Gar- deners' Mutual Protective Association, 118 Ex- change alley. New York, October 9. 7:30 p. m. — New York Florists' Club, Grand Opera House building. New York, October 11, 4:30 p. m. — Horticul- tural Society of New York. Botanical Gardens. Omaha, Neb., October 12, 8 p. m. — Omaha Florists' Cluh. City hall. Rochester, N. Y., October 9. 8 p. m. — Roches- ter Florists' Assooiatinii. 97 .Main street, east. Rock Island, 111., October 12.— Tri-City Flo- rists' Club, home x>t Ludwig Stapp. Springfield, 0., October 9.— Springfield Flo- rists' Club, office of the Good & Reese Co. St. Louis, Mo., October 12, 2 p. m. — St. Louis Florists' Club. Odd Fellows' building. Ninth and Olive streets. Toledo. 0., October 11,— Toledo Florists' Club. Wants, For Sale, Etc One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See ReadyReference Section. >Vhcre answers are lo be mailed from Ibis offlee enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situaticm Wanted— Florist. German all around man wisnes position: good reterences; Chicago prelerred. Key 492. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Young man wants place as tireman: l7 >cars expeiitnce: good Chicago references. Address Key 504. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By traveling saletman: 15 yeais' experience, well acquaioiea wiiih plants, seeds and florista' supplies; a huatler; can speak German. Key -^94. care .American Florist. Situation Wanted— .'\n M carnation and chry- santbemum grower wishes to secure a situation with a reliable nrni; can lurnish ihe best of refei- ences. lor tuiihtr particulars. .Adoiess Key iOf). care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Gardener. Scotch, seeks sit- uation; thoroughly experienced in greenhouse and all gaidening work. Address W. F. Stf.w.^kt care E. C. Roberts. 824 E, Locust bi. Daveopoit, la. Situation Wanted— .\s clerk in retail or whole- sale business, btieen years experience; am well posted in all branches of tbe business can tumish brst-class references, .'^ddiess Key 503. care .'American Florist. Situation Wanted — oy German gardener. 25 years ot age. having bad practical and theoretical experience in greenhouses and gaidens. also general tarming and vegctabkes. .Acdress Frederk K Gerken, 515 VV. I45ih bt.. IMew Yoiit city. Situation Wanted— In New England States or Western states. Car fare repaid. Experienced German gardner 45 years old. Grower of bench cut flowers, pot and bedding plants. Familiar with many special cultures, t-'iopagator and nurseryman, forcer of all kinds of bulb stock. Want work as foreman or other independent sit- jation on a place of 30.000 to SU.tOO feet of glass. .Address ICey sOy, care American Florist, Help Wanted— A bright young man asassistant in wholesale commission house; reference re- quired. The Florist Exchange. Franklin and St. Paul St,. Baliimore, Md, Help Wanted— .At once, good grower for retail place; experienced in roses, carnations, 'mums, potted and bedding plants; don'i write unless vou can produce toods, L. D. Singer. Frankfort, Ky. Help Wanted— An industrious, up to-date dec- orator and designer, of good appeaianc* and ac- customed to first class trade. Permanent po- sition and good wages to the right man. .Address Key 503. care .Ameiican Florist. Help Wanted— YouDE man experienced in bandliGg and packingcutflowers; steady position; good chance for advancement. B.\SSEIT & W.ASHBURN. 131 N. Wabash Ave.. t;bicago. Help Wanted— I know of an opening for a commercial plantsman in a good middle west city; 25.0CO feet of glass: five men employed; salary $1,(00 or more J. C V.augh.an. 31 \V. Randolph St.. Chicago. Help Wanted— Grower to take charge of green house. Must understand growing of carnations, chrysanthemums and bedding stock. Sober single German preferred. State wages per month with board. D. S. Sevingston 1657 Crawford Road. Cleveland Obio. For Sale— Florists' palm wagon or one or two horses: in good condition. Vkr.\ L. Schlurakf. Erie. Pa. For Sale— Two houses. ISxlOO. located in Irving Park; ill health cause for selling; a snap. Henry Schuffert, 4332 Barnard St., Chicago, For Rent— One greenhouse 19x100. with ad joining five-room cottage all modern, on tbe south side of city. Paitv renting must buy stock, VVill rent vety cheap for a term of years. 6027 29 S. Wood St . Chicago. For Sale or Rent— An old established retail florist store in Chicago located on Wrightwood. Sheffield and Lincoln .Aves. Greenhouse in connection. For further particulars call on or write J. T. Helbok. 941 Wrightwood Ave.. Chicago. 111. For Sale— 10 greenhouses, about 18 ceo feet of glass, all new. mostly modern improved business established for 20 yeare; ah 8 room house, barn. 10 acres of land in connection in the town of Rocton on the outskirts of Beloit Wis., about three miles from the nostcftice of Beloit: the only wholesale vegetable plant grower for Beloit mar- ket also a shipping trade of 23surrounding towns; only one greenhouse in Beloit besides ours; pop- ulation of the town is 18.000: the cause for selling is poor health. J. 11. Farnsworth, Rockton. III. For Sale Retail flower store, in a thrivioe coinniunity in western l^eonsylvania: store doiDK a good business and making moDey: best of reasons for selling; full particulars can be bad by addressing Key 507. care American Florist. For Sale. Schiller's branch store, situated on the corner of Jackson Boulevard and Ogden Ave. A paying proposition for 15 years. Appfy 2221 W. Madison St., Chioago. FOR SALE. Two hot water boilers, horse-shoe type, each capable of heating 61 00 square feet of 4-in. pipe; four years old; complete with front, gratebar and smokebox. all good as new. Price on board car $200.00 each. .Also one large Kroeschell boiler 5x16 feet, grate area 5x5 feet; boiler cost $619.0C three years ago: will sell for half that price. In- quire or address GEO. REINBERG, 152 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. FOR SALE CHEAP. If taken at once: will sell with J3U0O cash, ba ance on easy payments my greenhouse plant consisting of 50. COO sq. ft. of glass. IS acres o land. barn, living rooms, horses, wagons, etc.. with railroad spitch on premises: this range is locatedlwitbin 30 miles of Chicago on three rail- roads: CM. &St. P., Belt Line and C. M. Elec- tric road: all stock planted ready for business; for further particulars call or wriie CHICAGO ROSE CO,, 163 N. Wabsah Avenue, CHICAGO. ROSE GROWER Wanted, a man who can make good — a man of temperate habits and experieece. who can do things in growing h!gh class pot roses, miscellaneous plants in seasonable variety, such as geraniums and carnationsi also per ennials— in hhort. a man who has had experi ence especially in growing roses for cut flowers, as well as in pots, for a critical trade. Don't write unless you have had the experience and the confidence that you can malce good. A permanent, paying and inter- esting position is open lor the right man. When replying. stat<- salary wanted, age. and if married. For further particulars apply to Key 505, care American Florist. LIKE A PISTOL IN TEXaS— You will need this book bad some day, and in a hurry. Trade Directory fgn THB AMERICAN FlwORIST COMPANY'S Trade Directory for 1911, fully revised to date, with thousands of new names and changes of address now ready for distribution. It oontains B90 pages, including complete lists of the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada, arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. Also lists of Foreign Merchants, Firms which issue catalogues, Hor- ticultural Supply Concerns, Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Archi- tects, Experiment Station Horticulturists, Botanical Gardens, and much other conveniently indexed and invaluable trade information. PUBLISHED BY THE American Plorist Company 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A. contains 590 Pa^es Price: $3.00 postpaid 568 The American Florist. Oct. 7, Prize Carnations Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, lil. Nine Entries \ Five First Prizes 111. State Fair ) Four Second Prizes HOT COMPETITION Philadelphia Club Anniversary. Horticultural Hall was the scene of the most successful social event ever given by the Florists' Club of Philadel- phia, when on Tuesday, October 3, was held the banquet to commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the found- ing of the organization. For this im- portant function the members had been requested to bring the ladies of the family — their wives, daughters and sweethearts— and their presence great- ly added to the enjoyment of the oc- casion. The guests gathered in the assembly room on the first floor and at 7 :15 o'clock proceeded to the main hall above, in which the tables were spread. The stage was decorated with palms, which concealed the orchestra. Around the walls of the large room were placed oal< trees, which made an ac- ceptable background for the brilliant coloring of the tables. These were decorated with dahlias, each table of a separate color. The tables, each seat- ing eight persons, were arranged in horseshoe form and pointing toward the main or guests' table, thereby clos- ing the circle. In the center of the open space was a low mound of ferns, crotons and vases of dahlias. These ferns were also used to bank from the floor up the ends of each table that faced the circle and also the front of the speakers' table, making a con- tinuous line and joining the tables in a gorgeous band of color. Over 5,000 selected flowers were used. A pleasant feature was the seating of the company at the separate tables, parties being arranged among them- selves, which relieved the committee in their work of placing the guests. Hon. Wm. B. Smith ofHciated as toastmaster and introduced the speak- ers and others in his usual humorous and happy vein. W. R. Smith of Washington. D. C, honored as the first to be called on, spoke feelingly of the pleasure it gave him to be present and of his love for the profession and the great power it h'ad for the uplifting of the people. Robert Craig, the first president of the club, had for his theme the opportunity of the young men who would soon guide the policy of the organization and whose work in the future was to determine if the club was to keep to the front as it had in the past. Adolph Parenwald upheld the rose as a con- mercial flower, saying that it would always be first in the hearts of the people. Wm. P. Gude of Washington paid a great tribute to the ladies, whom he said brought inspiration and progress to mankind. He read the lines of Burns, "He tried his 'prentice hand on man and then he made the lassies." The florists had every rea- son to think well of the ladies, as much of their business came from or on account of them. J. Otto Thilow responded to "The Fu- ture" by praising the men of the past and present and holding them and their work as examples for the com- ing generation. The great improve- ment in the dahlia showed what could and would be done in other lines. He made an excellent address. S. S. Pen- nock held up the middlemen and their mission in the business, claiming that they were one of the greatest factors in its success. Robert Kift spoke for the press, while David Rust read Al- bert M. Herr's remarks on his toast, "The Carnation." Richard Vincent, Jr., made an earnest plea for support on his work in the Society of Ameri- can Florists the coming year. He saw a great future for the society. There were songs by Arthur Sey- mour, Mrs. Mary Flack, Horace Du- mont and Robert Craig, and recita- tions by W^m. Wunder. The only draw-back was the poor acoustic prop- erties of the hall, which made It very hard for the speakers to be heard. The party broke up in time to take the last cars and all voted it the finest event ever given by the club. Following are those who were in at- tendance : F. Adelberger, J. E. Andre, Doyles- town, Pa., Godfrey Aschmann, John Aschmann, H. Bayersdorfer, Eugene Bernheimer, H. S. Betz, Miss Burton, Alfred Burton and wife, George Bur- ton and wife, Alfred M. Campbell and wife, Geo. E. Campbell, Geo. D. Clark. Louis A. Conche, D. T. Connor, Carl M. Corts, George Craig, Robert Craig and wife. Robert A. Craig and wife, Wm. P. Craig and wife, James Dean, Freeport. L. I., N. Y., John H. Dodds, Daniel C. Donaghue and wife, H. T. Dumont, Howard M. Earl, J. D. Eisele, W. F. Fancourt, Adolph Farenwald and wife. Roslyn, Pa., J. K. M. L. Far- quhar, Boston, Mass., Geo. S. Faulk- ner, H. I. Faust, H. C. Geiger, John C. Gracey and wife, J. F. GraefC and wife, Andrew Graham and wife, Vic- tor Groshens and wife, Roslyn, Pa., Wm. F. Gude, Washington, D. C John P. Habermehl. Mrs. Wm. K. Harris, Sr., Wm. K. Harris and wife, E. A. Harvey and wife, James Heacock and wife, Joseph Heacock and wife, Mrs. Heinszey, A. M. Herr, Lancas- ter. Pa., Paul Huebner and wife, Robert Kift and wife. Wm. Kleinheinz and wife, Ogontz, Pa., Richard E. Lange. Mrs. Lank, C. E. Larzelere, Thos. W. Logan and wife, August Lutz, P. McCutcheon and wife, Chas. E. Meehan and wife, Mark P. Mills and wife, F. J. Michell. H. F. Michell, Clarence W. Moore, Stephen Morten- sen and wife, Southampton, Pa., James Myers, Arthur Niessen and wife, Leo Niessen and wife, S. S. Pennock and wife, Alphonse Pericat, J. W. Prince. John A. Ruppert. Alfred A. Rust, Da- vid Rust and wife, Martin Samtmann. Xavier E. Schmitt. Theo. Shobet, J. F. Sibson and wife. Charles Sim, S. S Skidelsky, Wm. B. Smith, W. R. Smith. Washington, D. C, J. H. Sperry, E. A. Stroud, Strafford, Pa., J. Otto Thilow. Edward Towill and wife, Roslyn, Pa.. Clarence Upton, W. H. Vance, Richard Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., Geo. C. Watson, John Westcott and wife, J G. Whilldin, E. A. Wohlert, Julius Wolff, Jr., and wife, Wm. Wunder and wife, John Welsh Young. K. Plants of the Malay Archipelago. With the exception of the Cape Col- ony there is, I believe, no other coun- try on earth where so many species of plants grow as in the Malay Archipel- ago, notwithstanding its greatest pan ' being botanically practically unknown. The luxurious vegetation of this Gar- den of Eden is really overwhelming In the wetter parts the growth of plants is of course stronger than in the drier parts, but nowhere is vege- tation entirely absent except in the immediate vicinity of the craters of the volcanoes. Now the wet parts of the country are not suited to the culture of many exotics originating in a dry climate, but such plants may be cultivated In the drier parts of Java, for there are stations with not over 60 rainy days in a year, but in some places there are 250 rainy days, and most of the ex- otics will not stand this deluge of wa- ter. In the dry parts irrigation Is practiced and with success in harvest We have made experiments with plants from Europe, America and other countries, but in general one can say the trees and shrubs of the colder parts of the temperate region do not suc- ceed, with but few exceptions, many of those belonging to the warmer parts of that region (southern Europe, southern United States, etc.), do well and all perennials or annuals as a rule grow nicely (if protected from rainl We cultivate in pots as much as pos- sible. There are many thousands of plants in these regions that are never offered in the United States and later we propose to write of these in a de tailed manner. M. Buysman. Lawany, Java. NoRTHBORO, Mass. — Ralph E. Wads worth & Co. will erect a greenhouse 40x200 feet on the property recently purchased on Pleasant street, which will be devoted to sweet peas. Marinette, Wis. — George Vatter has purchased two acres of land ad- joining his greenhouses and will erect an addition to his already large area which will be devoted to roses. Newark, N. J. — The German Horti- cultural Society celebrated Its thirty- fifth anniversary September 24 with ar exhibition of plants and flowers. igii. The American Florist. 569 ONCE MORE The Cut Flowers of Poehlmann Bros. Co. SWEPT THE DECK St the State Fair at Springfield, III. 9 Firsts— 3 Seconds— 3 Thirds— 15 Prizewinners The high quality of everj- one of our exhibits was remarked by all the trade visitors. It proved that the Poehl- mann Bros. Co. not only has held the pre-eminent position won at the previous exhibitions, but has this season surpassed itself in the quality of its stock and beaten its own best record. We can supply the exhibition grade of stock to all who order it and shall cut heavily of all lengths of stem for fall. Send Us Your Orders nnd You Will Be Handling THE PEST CUT FLOWERS IN AMERICA Clean Sweep in Roses Seven Entries — Seven First Prizes At the Illinois State Fair held at Springfield this week we were awarded premiums as follows: First on 50 Beauties. First on 50 Richmond. First on 50 Killarney. First on 50 White Killarney- First on 50 Any Other Variety. First on 50 My Maryland. First on Best Six Varieties, 25 blooms each. First— Best 4 Vases, 50 blooms each. First— Best 100 Blooms, any color. Second— Rose Fink. Second— Scar let . Second— White Enchantress. Third- White. Third— Flesh Pink. Third— Dark Pink Poehlmann Bros. Co. 32^34=39 E. Randolph St., Lonit Distance Phone, Randolph 35. CHICAGO, ILL. 570 The American Florist. Oct. 7, CHRYSANTHEMUMS White, $1.50 to $2.50; Yellow, $2.00 to $3.00 Fine Crop of Roses and Carnations* We Grow all the Stock we Sell and Guarantee it to be Strictly Fresh. Extra long. 3ti-in 24 to oO-in . . 18-in 12-in AMERICAN BEAUTIES =!-in. PRICE Per doz. $:i 00 2 50 2 00 1 50 1 00 75 Kaiserin, Rhea Reid, Maryland Fer 100 Extra long select $8 00 Good Medium length $5 00 to 6 00 Good Short 3 00 to 4 00 Killarney, White Killarney, and Perle Per 100 Extra long $6 00 to $ 8 00 Good medium length $4 00 to 6 00 Good short length 3 00 LIST Mrs. Aaron Ward Medium $4 Short 2 CARNATIONS Select White and Pink $2 HARRISII LILIES per doz. 1 " per 100, 8 Yellow 'Mums per doz. 1' White 'Mums i Lily of the Valley s Adiantum i Asparagus Sprays 3 Ferns, Eastern per 1000, $1 50 Galax, Green per 1000 l 00 Bronze per 1000 150 Smilax per doz. Per 100 00 to $6 00 00 to 3 00 00 to $3 00 00 to 1 25 00 to 10 00 00 to 3 00 50 to ■-' 50 00 to 4 00 00 to 1 50 00 to 4 00 20 15 15 2 00 Our Selection of Roses in lots of 500 at the rate of $ 1 5.00 per 1 000. BASSETT & WASHBURN, Office and store: 131 N.Wabash Ave., Chicago. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, Illinois Chicago. OCTOBER OPENS WELL. October opened with quite a burst of trade, the wholesale stores being very busy shipping out stock, and the call for some tiowers was fully equal to the supply. American Beauty roses were shipped out as fast as they were received and on Monday the market was very nearly cleaned up of this most popular rose, and the prices on all grades were slightly advanced. The other roses are now in bountiful sup- ply and of excellent quality. Killar- ney is now in beautiful condition, the flowers of excellent color and sub- stance, the stems all that could be desired and the foliage luxuriant, and White Killarney is now also of good color, having lost much of the creamy tint often seen in late summer and early fall. Mrs. Jardine is seen in splendid shape and some especially fine blooms of this as well as Mrs. Marshall Field are to be had. Rich- mond is in good supply and of excel- lent quality. Some especially nice Perle des Jardins are also noticed and Mrs. Aaron Ward is used extensively. Car- nations are now in fine condition for this time of the year, the color is good and the stems rapidly attaining good length, and the flowers of good sub- stance. Enchantress and White En- chantress are being received in good quantities, and as asters are nearly out of the market, are selling well; the best stock has advanced a little in price. Lilies are in good supply and the stock is fine as is also tliat of lily of the valley. Orchids are quite plen- tiful for the season and are featured in the window displays. Gladiolus are still to be had in quantity and some very fine stock is to be seen at some of the stores. Dahlias are plentiful and the light colored ones are being used extensively in all kinds of work. Asters are practically done, tliere are a few flowers still to be had. Ijut they are of inferior grade a''d the whole- sale stores no longer quote them, Tri- tomas still are the gaudy flower that makes a great show, and have been used extensively in the department store openings the past week. Chrys- anthemums are being received in larger shipments and the blooms are of fine quality, some splendid flowers of Golden Glow and October Frost are offered. Cosmos on long stems is to be had and the pink and white are both used freely in the retail window dis- plays. The green goods market is well supplied and the stock is all fhat could be desired. NOTES. The Briggs Floral Co., a branch of the Briggs House Florist, opened their store on Van Buren street on Satur- day, September 30, with Fred Strail, the efficient designer in charge. D. Papatony, the proprietor and his neph- ew Andrew, will assist Mr. Strail in looking after the brisk trade they expect to enjoy. E. E. Pieser, who recently returned from a most enjoyable visit in Canada, speaks in glowing terms of Winnipeg, and its surrounding country, and says the ambitious young man of today would do well to locate there for the rapidly growing district offers splendid inducements to bright young men. The window display of A. Lange on East Madison street was particularly attractive this week, the outside of the window was draped with Southern smilax and the fine assortment of or- chids, roses and other seasonable stock was the center of attraction for the transient customer. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation is receiving a very fine grade of dahlias from E. S. Thompson, Ben- ton Harbor, Mich. The flowers are sold by the box, 65 blooms of a sep- arate color in eacli, and are eagerly sought by the best trade. Tlie Boston ferns and other nephro- lepis at Muir's on Michigan avenue are in excellent shape with a great as- sortment of sizes. All hands are busy with the shipment of bulbs which has just arrived. Dwight Li. Harris, general manager of the Pulverized Manure Co., says- that his firm's storage plant, with a capacity of GOO tons, located near St. Louis, lias just been completed. W. J. Smyth is displaying some large plants of celosia that are very showy and attractive. Designer Mc- Cormick is spending his vacation at his old home in Albany, N. Y. The many friends of V. Bezdek, of the Northwestern Floral Co., are pleased to hear that he is much im- proved and hope that he will soon be about. Adams-Robertson Co. opened their store at Bellevue and Rush streets (close to N. State street) October 1, with a nice display of seasonable stock. Vaughan & Sperry are offering a very good grade of white and yellow chrysanthemums in addition to a large supply of all other seasonable stock. E. C. Amling, the well known whole- sale and commission merchant, will .' celebrate his forty-third birthday on Tuesday, October 10. The Florists' Club bowling league opened its season on October 4, at Ben- singer's new alleys, 29 West Randolph street. The Des Plaines Floral Co. is ship- ping a splendid grade of Beacon, Wash- ington and Bonfire carnations to this market. John Kruchten is receiving regular shipments of hoine grown violets, bouvardias and gardenias. Oscar Metz has about completed work on his two new greenhouses at 552.T Jefferson avenue. Homer Metz has accepted a position as traveling salesman with E. H. Hunt. jgii. The American Florist. 571 Poehlmann Bros. Co. 32°34°36 E. Randolph St. Long Distance Phone Randolph 35 Short Roses, our selection, $10 per 1000 Medium " " »* $20 " »• CHICMO, ILL. Current Price List. — AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per Doz. IfOng, specials $3 00 36-inch 2 60 .SO-inch 2 00 24-inch 1 60 18-inch 1 26 Short Per 100, $2.00 - $6 00 - $8.00 Per 100 KILLARNEY, Special $ 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short $2 00 to 3 00 RICHMOND, Special 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short $2 00 to 3 00 WHITE KILLARNEY, Special 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short $2 OOto 3 00 PRINCE DE BULGARIE 4 00 to 10 00 MRS. AARON WARD ;5 OOto 8 00 Subject to change without notice. Per 100 MY MARYLAND, Special $8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short $2 00 to 3 00 FERLE and MELODY 2 OOto 6 00 Cattleyas per doz., $4 OOto $0 00 Oncldiums 3 00 CARNATIONS, Per 100 Fancy white, pink and red 3 00 First quality $1 60 to 2 00 Short Lawson, Winsor, White 75 to Mums, very good, white and j-ellow... 2 00 to Harrlsii LiUes per doz., $1 50 Valley $2 OOto Plumosus Sprays, Sprengeri Plumosus Strings, extra long... per string, 60c Galax per lOOO, $1 26 Ferns per 1000, 1 60 Adiantum Croweanum 75c to 00 3 00 10 00 4 00 3 00 1 00 POEHLMANN'S FANCY VALLEY EXTRA FINE HARRISII LILIES 1 We make these a specialty. Can supply them all the Year. ODoe tried you will have no other u The Busiest House in Chicago." Extra Large White and Yellow Blooms of the Finest Possible Quality. ROSES, CARNATIONS, VIOLETS And all other seasonable stock is arriving in exceptionally fine condition and in quantities large enough to fill all orders. LET US FILL YOURS J. B. DEAMUD CO. Winnac L D. Central 3155. rnOneS Automatic 44389. 160 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Henry Wise, of the J. A. Budlong force, and Miss Eva Pfeifer were mar- ried at St. Gregory's church on -Wednesday, September 27. A reception was held at the home of the brides iparents after which the happy young •couple left on a two weeks' honey- ■moon. _„. H E. Philpott arrived from Winni- peg on September 30, and has devoted Tiis time ever since in making Prep- arations for the banquet on October 5. Mr. Philpott has just moved into his new residence at 42 Balmoral street. Winnipeg, Man. Joe Einweck. tlie American Beauty man at Bassett & Washburn's store, was agreeably surprised when a party of friends to the number of 60 gath- ered at his home on September 30 to celebrate his birthday. Emil Ehrhard, of Park Ridge, ex- pects to finish his violet planting this week. He is very successful in grow- ing this flower and sells his stock di- rect to the leading retail stores of this city. Kennicott Bifos. Co. has just com- pleted the building of a large cold stor- age room, with/a capacity of three car- loads, in the rear of their store on Xorth AVabash avenue. A meeting of the board of directors and stockholders of the Chicago Flow- er Growers' Association will be held on October 20, at 7 :30 p. m. H. C. Blewitt is expecting great things from a fine crop of Enchantress and White Enchantress carnations. John Ziska, now a full fledged poli- tician, takes great pleasure in visiting his friends on the local market. 'W. H. and J. F. Kidwell spent a few days in Michigan last week. 572 The American Florist. Oct. 7, WIETOR BROS., 162 N. Wabash Ave CHICAGO Growers of and Dealers n High Grade Cut Flowers CURRENT PRICE BEAUTIES Extra Select $"• 00 36-inch stem 2 60 30-inch stem 2 00 24-inch stem 1 60 20-iinch stem 1 25 15-inch stem 1 00 12-inch stem 76 Per 100 LIST — Subject to change without notice Per doz KUlamey, select. $ 6 00 medium $ 3 00 to 4 00 short 2 00 White KUIarney, select 6 00 medium 3 00 to 4 00 short 2 00 Mrs. Jardine, select <> 00 medium 3 00 to 4 00 " " short 2 00 ROSES, our selection, $3.00 per lOO Uncle John, select medium short My Maryland, select... " medium $ " " short Richmond, select ' ' medium short Carnations, fancy good Easter Lilies, medium long Valley rcrns Sprengeri and Asparagus Sprays each All Green Goods at market rates Per 100 $5 00 3 00 2 00 6 00 00 to 4 00 ■2 00 B 00 4 00 2 00 2 50 2 00 10 00 12 00 4 00 1 50 60 3 00 to 1 50 to 3 00 to Miss K. N. Cooper, the industrious manager of the Auburndale Goldfish Co., y22 West Randolph street, has at last been enabled to receive her sup- ply of the beautiful creatures of the finny tribe, and as a result is filling a large number of delayed orders. She is offering a very good inducement to one florist in each town, and those in- terested would do well to communicate with her immediately. J. A. Budlong is again enjoying their regular fall shipping trade and the way the orders are coming in one would say the dull season is practically over. Phil Schupp says the demand for bouvardias is very good and that he finds no trouble in disposing of these popular flowers. A splendid grade of October Frost chrysanthemums and some good quality sweet peas are fea- tures at this store. The Geo. M. Garland Co. is making extensive improvements and -will double the capacity of the already large plant at Des Plaines. 111. This enterprising firm has made arrange- ments with the railway companies to have a spur track put in and when this is completed will be able to load right out of the building into the car. Fall opening week at the large de- partment stores was the cause of much floral work. John Mangel of Wabash avenue and Monroe street, had 35 show pieces with autumnal effect at one of the large stores that were beautifully arranged. Dainty baskets in French effects and colonial bouquets are great leaders at this busy corner. N. J. Wietor and John Schillo have got the automobile fever and can be seen speeding around the city in the latter's car. Evidently the genial wholesaler has cancelled his order for the airship, for an automobile concern has an order from him for a new 191- model Haines car. All aboard for Clear Lake! The proprietors of Klehm's Nurseries, Arlington Heights, received a very complimentary letter from the parties in Buffalo who purchased 15 carloads of elm trees from them, thanking them for the splendid manner in which they filled the order and for the fine specimen trees they received. The demand for American Beauty roses at Peter Reinberg's has been very large for they are of excellent quality. Tim Matchen says that the Mrs. Mar- shall Field roses are very popular with the retail stores and are used extensive- ly both in their display and decorative work. John Canger. of Caiiger .S; Gormley, arranged the decoration for the Chi- cago Women's Athletic Club October 6. Henry Dunn entered the employ of this firm October 3, and is now assisting the proprietor in looking after the splendid trade which this firm enjoys. August and Adolph Poehlmann are attending the state lair at Springfield this week, where their firm is making extensive exhibits. T. E. Waters, who recently entered this progressive firm's employ, also attended the fair and made a brief visit to St. Louis. Poehlmann Bros. Co. was awarded seven first prizes for roses at the Illi- nois State Fair at Springfield this week, inculding first for 50 best American Beauties. Two firsts, three seconds and three thirds were also won in the carnation classes. Zech & Mann are enjoying a very brisk shipping trade and as a result large quantities of choice stock are shipped out dailj'. An exceptionally fine grade of lilies and carnations are leaders at this store this week. J. B. Deamud Co. is showing some very fine Golden Glow chrysanthemums and the dahlias are as fine as any that are seen on the market, with a large number of the lighter shades so popu- lar in all classes of work. Vice-President-EIect August Poehl- mann and his brother Adolph, who with their wifes, are at Springfield attending the state fair this week, will extend their trip to the southern part of the state. Bassett & Washburn are cutting a very good grade of white and yellow chrysanthemums. The large showy blossoms are sold almost as soon as they reach the store. C. L. Washburn, president of the Illi- nois State Florists' Association, at- tended a meeting of the society's exec- utive committee at Springfield, Octo- ber 3. Fred Lautenschlager, with Kroe- sohell Bros. Co., reports a record-break- ing month for September, with the prospects very bright for October. The S. Wilks Manufacturing Co. is very busy getting out boilers in antici- pation of receiving many orders be- fore the cold weather sets in. Rob. Northam. who so successfully manages the Geo. Reinberg store, filled a large number of orders for American Beauty roses the past week. The Chicago Carnation Co. was awarded five first and four second prizes on nine carnation entries at Illi- nois State Fair this week. Kyle & Fuerster are supplying their customers with a good grade of single and double violets and a fancy grade of roses and carnations. Ralph Grohmann, a son of the well known florist of Saginaw, Mich., is in. the city seeking employment with an up-to-date retail store. H. Van Gelder, of Percy Jones, saya trade was very good on October 3, and that it was the biggest day he has had since Memorial day. Chas. W. McKellar's store is again headquarters for orchids and the Cat- tleya labiatas that he is offering are unusually fine. Richard Rolston is now in the employ of Lubliner & Trinz, the enterprising florists at 23 East Randolph street. A. C. Spencer has accepted a posi- tion with Kyle & Foerster and entered upon his duties on October 2. The next meeting of the Illinois State Florists' Association will be held at Joliet, March 5. A. L. Randall is back from a several months' visit at his farm in Benton Harbor, Mich. Vaughan's Seed Store reports gigan- teum lilies and azaleas due here this week. Miss Carrie Weissgerber is attend- ing the Illinois State Fair at Spring- field. Chas. Erne is back from a short visit with relatives at Terre Haute, Ind. Visitors : J. F. Johnson and wife. Fort Smith. Ark.: Miss C. Flick, Fort Wayne, Ind.; Warnicke and B. Schroeter, Detroit. Mich.; E. W. and W. J. Smith, Pittsburg, Pa.; W. A. Hollingsworth. Atlanta, Ga.; James Fox. Milwaukee, Wis.; E. S. Thompson, Benton Harbor. Mich.; Miller, with W. J. Miller & Sons, Pontiac; Elmer D. Smith, Adrian, Mich. • OR.\:fGE,' N. J. — The dahlia show of the New Jersey Floricultural Society has been postponed and will be held in the Lindsay building October 1" from 4 to 10 p. m. Lake Minnetonka, Minn. — Henry T. Clinksberry, the well-known orchid specialist, formerly of Trenton, N. J., is now here in business as a florist, lo- cated on Minnetonka Beach. MONTICEIXO, IND. — The Monticello Floral Co. has erected a new offlce and salesroom with a cut flower base- ment beneath. A new greenhouse 20x100 feet will be built this fall. tgii. The American Florist, 573 BEAUTIES A Lar^e Supply in all lengths, especially medium and short. Our Beauties are certainly beauties. The heads are perfect, the color is excep- tionally fine, and the foliage of a very pleasing color. Killarneys Both WHITE and PINK, Are just coming in crop, so we will be able to fill your orders with exceptionally fine stock. Mrs. Marshall Field The Most Beautiful Rose in the Market Today, Is used extensively by the leading florists in high class work. Order some, and you will be surprised how quickly they sell. Current Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz 36 inch stems $3 00 30inchstetn6 2 50 24 inch stems 2 00 20 inch stems 1 60 15 inch stems 1 00 12 inch stems 75 Short stems 60 Richmond KiUarney White KiUarney My Maryland Mrs. Field ,,„-,- ,-v,_ ) Extra select... Uncle John f Select Bride \ Medium.. ....$3 00 to Ivory J Extra select... Sunrise >Select Perle ) Medium $3 00 to Roses, our selection Extra select... \ Select Medium $3 00 to Per 100 $8 00 Harilsil Per doz., $1 25 to $1 60 Carnations 1 60 to Valley 3 00 to Adlantom Asparagus, per bunch Ferns, per 1000 6 00 5 00 $8 00 6 00 6 00 $8 00 6 00 600 300 3 2 50 4 00 1 00 50 1 60 Peter Reinberg, 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Illinois State Fair. The state fair at Springfield, Sep- tember 29 to October 7, brought out a very cerditable showing of plants, cut flowers and floral decorative work. In the classes provided for roses, Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Chicago, took the lion's share of the first premiums and in the carnation classes the Chicago Carna- tion Co. and Poehlmann Bros. Co. se- cured the leading honors. The dinner table decorations on Tuesday, in yel- low, were very effective and attracted a great deal of attention. Among ^he trade visitors we noted C. L. Washburn, August Poehlmann and wife, Adolph Poehlmann and wife. T. E. Waters, R. S. Woodyard, J. C. Vaughan, Herman Schiller and A. Miller, Chicago; C. E. Loveridge, Peoria; C. E. Gullett, Lin- coln; J. F. Ammann, EdwardsvlUe; Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin, Geo. Madsen, Al- ton, Albert T. Hey, Maywood; and Mr. Smith, Danville. The awards were as follows on the opening days : PLANTS. Collection of stove and greenhouse plants effectively arranged to cover 200 square feet of space.— Geo. M. Brinkerhoff, Springfield, first; Schiller, the Florist, Chicago, second; A. C. Canfield, Springfield, third; Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, fourth. Twelve palms, grouped for efflect.— Geo. A. Kuhl, first; Geo. M Brinker- hoff, second: A. C. Canfield, third; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., Springfield, fourth. Six palms, three varieties, two of each. — Schiller, the Florist, first; G. A. Kuhl, second; Geo. M. Brinkerhoff, third; A. C. Canfield, fourth. Two palms.— Wirth & Gaupp, Spring- field, first; A. C. Canfield, second; Schiller, the Florist, Chicago, third; Geo. M. Brinkerhoff, fourth. One palm.— Geo. M. Brinkerhoff, first; A. C. Canfield, second; Schiller, the Florist, third; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., fourth. One Cycas revoluta. — Geo. M. Brink- erhoff, first; Geo. A. Kuhl, second; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., third. One araucaria, any variety.— Janssen Seed & Floral Co.. first; Schiller, the Florist, second; Geo. A. Kuhl, third. Twelve crotons in variety. — Geo. M. Brinkerhoff, first; Geo. A. Kuhl, sec- ond; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., third. Best ornamental or foliage plant. — A. C. Canfield, first; Schiller, the Flor- ist, second; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., third. Twelve begonias, flowering, in vari- ety.— Geo. M. Brinkerhoff, first; "Wirth & Gaupp. second; Geo. A. Kuhl, third. Twelve geraniums, in not less than 8-inch pots in variety.— Geo. M. Brink- erhoff. first; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., second. One specimen geranium, not less than 8-inch pot. — Geo. M. Brinkerhoff. first; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., second. Twelve ferns, distinct, one of each.— Geo. M. Brinkerhoff, first; Schiller, the Florist, second; Geo. A. Kuhl, third. Six ferns, distinct, one of each. — Geo. A. Kuhl, first; Geo. M. Brinker- hoff, second. Four adiantums, distinct. — Geo. M. Brinkerhoff, first; Geo. A. Kuhl, sec- ond. Four Nephrolepis Bostoniensis, not less than 8-inch pot. — A. C. Canfield, first; Geo. M. Brinkerhoff, second; Geo. A. Kuhl, third. Four Nephrolepis Piersoni or other sports of Boston, not less than 8-inch pot. — Geo. M. Brinkerhoff, first; Geo. A. Kuhl, second. Four Nephrolepis Whitmanl, not less than 8-inch pot.— Geo. A. Kuhl, first; Geo. M. Brinkerhoff, second. Four Nephrolepis Scotti, not less than 8-inch pot. — A. C. Canfield, first; Geo. A. Kuhl, second; Geo. M. Brink- erhoff, third. One Nephrolepis Bostoniensis, not less than 10-inch pot.— A. C. Canfield, first; Geo. A. Kuhl, second; Geo. M. Brinkerhoff, third. One Nephrolepis Piersoni or other sports of Boston, not less than 10-inch pot.— Geo. M. Brinkerhoff, first; A. C. Canfield, second; Geo. A. Kuhl, third. One Nephrolepis Whitman!, not less than 10-inch pot.— Geo. A. Kuhl, first; Geo. M. Brinkerhoff, second. One Nephrolepis Scotti, not less than 10-inch pot. — Geo. M. Brinkerhoff, fir.st; A. C. Canfield, second; Geo. A. Kuhl, third. 574 The American Florist. Oct. 7, FALL ANNOUNCEMENT We are in position to furnish you with the best stock seen in this market so early in the season. To satisfy yourself on this score, send us your orders — let us convince you of the fact. Can supply Yellow — Chrysanthemumsr^r-white Prince de Bulgarie Beauties in All Grades The new charminp light pink rose, which is making a ^^^ ^^^^^ ^^^j snbstance they simply can't be beat, great hit. Try 'em and give your customers something new. Also the following Roses in quantity, of splendid quality : My Maryland, Jardine, Kaiserin, Pink Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond, Perle. Carnations In All Varieties S^te!"'"'^ JABUDLONG Valley Harrisii Bouvardias Daisies Sweet Peas 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS ronu/cB nc A Specialty bnUWtn Ur CUT FLOWERS Sprengeri Plumosus Smilax Adiantum Ferns One Cibotium Schiedei, not less than S-inch pot. — Schiller, the Florist, first; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., second; Geo. M. Brinkerhoff, third. Four dracsena. four varieties. — Geo. M. Brinkerhoff, first; Schiller, the flor- ist, second; Janssen Seed & Floral Co.. third. Four Pandanus Veitchi. — Geo. M. Brinkerhoff, first; Geo. A. Kuhl. sec- ond; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., third. Twelve coleus, not less than C-inch pots, in variety. — Geo. A. Brinkerhoff, first; A. C. Brown, Springfield, second; Geo. A. Kuhl, third. Twelve Baby Rambler roses in bloom. — A. C. Brown, first; Geo. A. Kuhl, second; Geo. M. Brinkerhoit, third. Twelve Soupert roses in bloom.- — Geo. M. Brinkerhoff, first; Geo. A. Kuhl, second. One Asparagus plumosus, not less than 10-inch pot. — Geo. A. Kuhl. first: Geo. M. Brinkerhoff, second; A. C, Can- field, third. Collection fancy leaved caladiums, 15 plants.— Geo. M. Brinkerhoff, first; Geo. A. Kuhl, second. One hanging basket fern, 14-inch. — Geo. A. Kuhl, first; Geo. M. Brinker- hoff, second; A. C. Brown, third. One hanging basket Sprengerii, 14- inch..— Geo. M. Brinkerhoff, first; Geo. A. Kuhl, second; A. C. Brown, third. Basket foliage plants for effect. — Geo. A. Kuhl, first; Geo. M. Brinker- hofC, second. One window bos. 5 feet by 8 inches, filled.— Geo. M. Brinkerhoff, first; Wirth & Gaupp, second. One fern dish, filled.— -Geo. A. Kuhl, first; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., sec- ond; Geo. M. Brinkerhoff, third. Best ■ collection bulbs for fall plant- ing, correctly named. — Janssen Seed & Floral Co., first; Geo. A. Kuhl, second; H. Walker, Springfield, third. Best Collection of ornamental shrubs correctly named, in variety, growing Headquarters for ORCHIDS and Fancy Stock CHAS. W. NcKELLAR, 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. tienUon tUe American Florist when icrittwr. in tubs or boxes. Box and bay trees may be included in the collection. — F. E. Walker, Springfield, first; Jans- sen Seed & Floral Co., second; F. Jans- sen, Springfield, third. CUT FLOWERS— ROSES. American Beauty, 50 flowers. — Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Chicago, first; A. C. Brown, second; A. C. Canfleld, third, Richmond, 50 flowers. — Poehlmann Bros. Co., first; A. C. Brown, second; A. C. Canfield, third. Mrs. Jardine, 50 flowers. — A. C. Can- field, first; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., second. Bride, 50 flowers. — A. C. Canfield, first; A. T. Hey Floral Co., Maywood, second; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., third. Bridesmaid, 50 flowers. — A. C. Brown, first; A. T. Hey Floral Co., second. Killarney, pink, 50 flowers. — Poehl- mann Bros. Co., first; W. H. Gullett & Sons, Lincoln, second; A. C. Can- fleld, third. Killarney, white, 50 flowers. — Poehl- mann Bros. Co., first; A. C. Brown, second; W. H. Gullett & Sons, third. Any other variety, 50 flowers. — Poehlmann Bros. Co., first; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., second; A. C. Can- field, third. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, white, 50 flowers.— A. C. Canfield, first; A, T. Hev Floi-al Co., second; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., third. My Maryland, 50 flowers. — Poehl- mann Bros. Co.. first; A. C. Canfield. second; A. C. Brown, third. Best six varieties, 25 blooms each. American Beauties excepted. — Poehl- mann Bros. Co., first; A. C. Canfield, second; A. C. Brown, third. CARNATIONS. Best 50 blooms, white. — Chicago Car- nation Co., Chicago, first; W. H. Gul- lett & Sons, second; Poehlmann Bros. Co., third. Best 50 blooms, flesh pink. — Poehl- mann Bros. Co., first; Chicago Carna- tion Co., second; W. H. Gullett & Sons, third. Best 50 blooms, light pink. — Chicago Carnation Co., first; A. C. Brown, sec- ond; A. C. Canfield, third. Best 50 blooms, dark pink. — Poehl- mann Bros. Co., first; Chicago Carna- tion Co.. second: A. C. Brown, third. Best 50 blooms, rose pink. — Chicago Carnation Co., first: Poehlmann Bros. Co., second; A. C. Canfield, third. Best 50 blooms, scarlet, — Chicago Carnation Co,, first; Poehlmann Bros. Co., second; A. C. Canfield, third. Best 50 blooms, crimson. — A. C. Can- fleld, flrst. White Enchantress, 50 blooms. — Chi- cago Carnation Co., first; Poehlmann Bros. Co., second; A. C. Brown, third. Best four vases, 50 blooms each, each vase of distinct variety. — Poehlmann Bros. Co., first; Chicago Carnation Co., second; A. C. Brown, third. igii. The American Florist. 675 WHITE AND YELLOW Chrysanthemums Carnations, Roses Beauties And All Other Good, Choice Seasonable Stock Order of Us. CURRENT PRICE LIST AMERICAN BEAUTUS Per doz. 35to48inch $? 00 24to30iDch $2 00 to 2 50 18to24inch 1 30 12to 18-inch 1 00 8 to 12-inch 50 ROSES Per 100 Specials $8 00 to$lo 00 Richmond $3 00 to $6 00 Killarney 3 00 to 6 00 Maman Crochet 3 GO to 6 00 M? Maryland 300to 6 00 BrideB 3 00 to 6 00 Maid 300to 6 00 ROSES, Our Selection. $3 00 MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 Carnations, fancv 2 00 to 3 00 common 1 00 to ISO Orchids perdoz...$6 00 to $7 50 ■Mums perdoz.. 2 00to 3 00 Gladioli $4 0010 $5 00 Harrisii Lilies 12 50 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Adiantum 75 to 100 Asparagrus Strings ... each. 56c to 60c .Asparagus Bunches., .each. 25c to 50c Sprengeri Bunches each. 25c to 35c Smilax per doE.. $1 50 Galax, green per 1000. 1 50 bronze per 1000. 125 Ferns per 1000, 150 Subject to change without notice. VAUGHAN & SPERRY Long Distance Phone Central 2751. 161 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO^ Standing Orders Our Specialty TT means a great deal to a buyer to know that he can absolutely depend on receiv- ing just the stock he requires at the time he needs it, and if you place a regular order with us, it is up to us to sec that you get it. You have no further responsi- bility. We relieve you of it. That's our business. We can take care of you on Chrysanthemums, Roses, Carnations or any other Seasonable Stock, as we receive the best stock from the best growers at all times. Our long experience in the business and careful personal attention to every order, together with our increased facilities for handling the stock, insures satisfaction. Send us a trial order today. BuSlnCSS tO US means business to you. ZECH & M4NN, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone. Central 3284 i6a N. Wabash Ave. Chicago Best 100 blooms, any color, any va- riety, seedlings admissible. — Poelilmann Bros. Co.. first; Cliicago Carnation Co., second; A. C. Brown, tliird. FLOR.W- DECORATIONS. Standing cross, four feet from bot- tom of base up. — Wirth & Gaupp, first; W. H. Gullett & Sons second; Cottage Greenhouses, Ijitclifield, tiiird. Wreath flowers on easel, 24 inches. — J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, first; A. T. Hey Floral Co., second; Geo. A. Kuhl, third; Wirth & Gaupp, fourth. Best floral arrangement, set piece. — Schiller, the Florist, first; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., second; W. H. Gullett & Sons, third; Hans Schmalzl, Lincoln, fourth. Dinner table arrangements. — Geo. M. Brinlierhoff, first; Geo. A. Kuhl, sec- ond; A. T. Hey Floral Co., third; Schiller, the Florist, fourth. Basket of chrysanthemums. — Schiller, the Florist, first; W. H. Gullett & Sons, second; Hans Schmalzl, third. Flat bouquet or spray of roses. — Schiller, the Florist, first; W. H. Gul- lett & Sons, second; Geo. M. Brinker- Jioff, third; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., fourth. Basket out flowers. — Hans Schmalzl, first; Wirth & Gaupp, second; J. F. Am- mann, third; Schiller, the Florist, fourth. Bouquet roses. — Schiller, the Florist, first; Geo. A. Kuhl, second; Wirth & Gaupp, third; Geo. M. Brinkerhoff, fourth. . Bouquet various flowers. — Geo. M.. Brinkerhoff, first; Schiller, the Florist,, second; Wirth & Gaupp, third; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., fourth. 576 The American Florist. Oct. 7. Beauties, Roses, Valley Chrysanthemums Large supply— Fine quality. Good Short Roses "H" Grade $10.00 per 1000 Carnations Good shipping stock in longer grades. aiiuri $5.00 per 1000. Am. Beauties Good short and medium lengths, also long. Fancy Valley Killarney a'^nrpW Good long and medium. Thompson's Dahlias Lead the Chicago market; put up in separate colors in paper boxes, none finer; ship perfectly. Try them you will be suited. SPECIAL PRICE LIST Each letter denotes a grade; A, being best; B, next; C, next; etc. Below each grade is quoted the price. When buying order according to list. Grade A Chrysanthemums, Yellow und white... % .2.5 American Beauties 20 Kllllarneys 08 White KUlameys 08 Rlchmonds 08 My Maryland 08 Carnations 03 Valley M KasterLUies 10 Orchids. Cattleyaa 6.oo Smilax 16 Plomosus Sprays 03 Sprengeri Sprays 03 Adiantnmt l-OO Hybridum, extra strong 200 Violets, double "A" grade 50c per 100. B c D E F G H i .20 1.16 « .12 ( .10 $ % %. .. .16 .12H .1(1 .(IK .(W .(V» .02 .07 .06 .06 M .03 .02 .01 .07 .06 .05 .(M .03 .02 Ul .07 .06 .05 .04 .03 .02 .01 .0 |)orbo\. .50c per 100 »i 50 per 1000 1 50 per 1000 6.00 per 1000 Wild Smilax, Guaranteed good, per case, 50 lbs. $5.00. The Chicago Flower Growers' Association Phone Randolph 5449. €*\%\»*^r»f\. 176 N. Michigan Ave , ^HlCagO Flat bouquet or spray of carnations. — W. H. Gullett & Sons, first; Geo. M. Brinkerhoff, second; Schiller, the Flor- ist, third; Hans Schmalzl, fourth. Bridal bouquet.— Schiller, the Florist, first; W. H. Gullett & Sons, second; J. F. Ammann. third; A. T. Hey Floral Co., fourth. Corsage bouquet and usual accessor- ies.—A. T. Hey Floral Co.. first; W. H. Gullett & Sons, second; Geo. A. Kuhl, third: J. F. Ammann, fourth. MISCELLANEOUS. Collection dahlias, 100 blooms, single. —Geo. M. Brinkerhoff, first. Collection dahlias, 25 blooms, double. — J. H. Hossraan. Hillsboro, first; Jans- sen Seed & Floral Co., second; Geo. M. Brinkerhoff, third. Collection hardy perennials, 12 vases, each variety in separate colors. — A. T. Hey Floral Co., first; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., second. Collection of asters.— Geo. M. Brink- erhoff, first; F. Janssen, second. Collection of gladioli.— Janssen Seed & Floral Co., first; F. Janssen, second; Geo. M. Brinkerhoff. third. Best collection of chrysanthemums, greenhouse grown, 50 blooms, two va- rieties of 25 blooms each.— W. H. Gul- lett & Sons, first; A. T. Hey Floral Co., second; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., third. Best collection chrysanthemums, out- door grown, 50 blooms, two varieties of 25 blooms each.— Walker, first; Jans- sen Seed & Floral Co., second. Rochester, N. Y. — The exhibition •ommittee of the Rochester Florists' Association have decided not to hold a flower show this fall. South Haven. Mich.— W. A. Hart- man has retired from the florist busi- ness and has moved to Gold Centre, Nev., where he is interested in an Irri- gation project. St. Louis. The first part of the week was very warm and sultry and the latter part of the week it rained and was slightly cooler, but business has been fairly good. Flowers are very abundant and a good frost is necessary for the mar- ket to assume its normal condition. American Beauty roses have been very plentiful and have sold cheap, and ow- ing to the warm weather the buds open up quickly. Carnations, espe- cially the poorer grades, have been plentiful and sell at low prices. This week is carnival week, with the Veiled Prophet's ball and several other at- tractions. NOTES. Ostertag Bros, have issued an illus- trated souvenir of their silver anniver- sary, the boys having been in business for twenty-five years. By strict atten- tion to business they have built up a good trade and the firm of Ostertag Bros, is well Ivnown and well thought of by the very best people in the city. The union formed by the employes of the Muilanphy Florist have elected as temporary officers, Julius E. Schaef- fer, president; W. Seeger, secretary and treasurer. Whether the florists in gen- eral will favor this move is a question which is open to much argument. Quite a large delegation leaves here to attend the Chicago Florists' Club's twenty-fifth anniversary. Wm. H. Smith, of the Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co.. has charge of the transpor- tation arrangements. C. Young & Sons Co. will arrange the decorations at the Coliseum for the Veiled Prophets' Ball. Decorative plants and American Beauty roses will be the great features. George H. Angermueller has been re- ceiving a fine assortment of all varie- ties of flowers. He has a nice lot of supplies an(3 novelties with which to open the season. The Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. is now supplied with a full line of supplies. The store room is large and very convenient for the increasing trade. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago, are cutting some extra fancy white carna- tions which they are shipping to this city; also some early chrysanthemums. Harry Young has a very pretty store in what promises to be a good location in a fashionable and growing neighbor- hood. F. H. Weber is now all ready for fall business. His store room has been painted and refurnished. A. Jablonsky of OUvette is cutting some nice carnations. . W. F. Providence, R. I. The Providence Wholesale Flower Market, Inc.. a new corporation, con- stituted to engage in the wholesale and retail flower business, was granted a state charter September 27. The in- corporators are Alexander Macrae. John A. Macrae and Joseph Kopelman. all of Providence, R. I. The capital stock of the concern is ,$5,000, the par , value of the shares being .$25. The market will be located on Wash- ington street in the heart of the city, and will probably be open for business October 2. The movement to organize the flower market was made by a num- ber of prominent florists in and about Providence about a month .igo, and since that time they have been work- ing diligently to insure the success of their project. The officers are: John A. Macrae, president; Walter Macrae, vice-president; E. E. King, Attleboro. Mass.. secretary. F. K. Gbeene. New Bedfokd. Mass. — Edward G. Davis has petitioned for permission to erect an addition. 15x44 feet, to his greenhouse on Shawmut avenue. igii. The American Florist. 677 Cut Flowers I E. H. HUNT FOR ALL OCCASIONS. FLORISTS* SUPPLIES TOO. SEND FOR PRICE LIST. 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO KENNICOn BROS. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS l«3-ie5 N.WabaihAve L. D. Phone Central 466. Chicago W( will h(«e ».TthlDK In tbt tin* of CUT FLOWERS and GREENS tklt Ton mar want if aoTbody bai It, at Chicago market prices on day of ihipment. Cincinnati. BUSINESS SATISFACTORY. Business continues very satisfactory. The amount of stock offered is large and easily fills a demand not small by any means. Most of the blooms arriv- ing are first class, but now and then some consignments arrive that show holding until the last minute. These, of course, move at sacrifice prices and mostly to the street fakirs. Roses are again the leaders in the market. The supply, however, is so large that the prices are only fair. American Beau- ties, Mrs. Tafts, and My Marylands are most excellent. The others, including Killarneys, Brides, Bridesmaids and Ivorys are a close second. The offer- ings of carnations are now large, espe- cially in the white and lighter shades and they meet with a very good call. Lilies are good property. The late crop of cosmos is Just beginning to come into the wholesale houses. Lily of the valley is on the short side. Chrysan- themums are coming in stronger and sell readily. In decorative greens the Asparagus plumosus arriving from the south is, as a %vhole, very good. The sprays are long and firm. The supply of all green goods is easily adequate. NOTES. The flower show committee at a re- cent meeting at E. G. Gillett's arranged all the details so that they are ready to take care of all exhibits. Through the co-operation of the local conven- tion association and the various rail- roads they are assured of an attend- ance that will easily insure returns sufficient to make that affair a finan- cial success. Literature in the shape of announcement cards, dodgers, show cards and posters are now off of the press and are being distributed as quickly as possible. The bowling club held a business meeting at the Cincinnati Art Flower Exchange Monday evening, October 1. Chas. H. Hoffmeister was re-elected secretary-treasurer and manager of the club. It was decided to hold the bi-monthly meetings at Wielert's on the first and third Mondays of each month during the ensuing year. The next meet will be at that place October 16. The club also formulated rules for the ensuing year. W. A. HoUingsworth of Atlanta, Ga., hesitated in our midst last week on his way to Chicago. E. G. Gillett and E. A. Forter jour- neyed to New Castle, Ind., the early part of this week. We regret to report the death of T. J. Murphy, father of J. Chas. and Louis Murphy. LC.ANLINGCO. THB LAR6BST, BBST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 197B and 1977. Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe Hover MM'Kefo Chicago Oct. 4. Per doz. Rosea. Beauty, specials 3 00 ■■ 36in 2 50 30in 2 00 24-in 150 18to20in ... 1 00@ 1 25 Per 100 Short stem 2 000 6 00 ■ Killarney 2 00^ 8 00 White Killarney 2 00@ 8 00 Richmond 2 00@ 8 00 Prince de Bulgarie 4 OUeiO 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 3 OOffi 8 00 ■• My Maryland 2 00@ 8 00 '■ Perle 2 00® 6 00 Melody 2 00» 6 00 Kaiserin 2 00® 8 00 " Bride 2 008 8 00 Bridesmaid 2 00® 8 00 • RheaReid 3 CO® 8 00 ■ Maman Cochet 3 OOaiO CO " Uncle John 3 00@ 5 00 Mrs. Jardine 3 00® 6 00 Mrs. Marshall Field 3 00© 8 00 Carnations 1 Q0@ 3 00 Bouvaidia 6 00 Gardenias 5 OuG- 6 00 Cattleyas per doz,. 4 00® 6 CO Dendr. Formosum...per doz.. 5 00@ 6 00 Pbalsenopsis 15 00 Oncidiums 3 00® 4 00 VandaCcerulea perdoz., 3 00 Chrysanthemums... .per doz. 2 00(7; 3 00 Lilium Harrisii perdoz., 1 OOal 50 SnapdrafTODs 3 00 Valley 2 000 4 00 Adiantum Croweanum 75® 1 00 Ferns perlOOO 1 50 Galax 1 25 Plumosus Strine each 60 Smilai perdoz.. 1 50® 2 00 Spren^eri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00 Geo. Mack, son of Ernst Mack, the Price Hill florist, is reported convales- cent. Harry Sunderhaus has Joined the sales force at C. E. Critchell's. Club meeting Monday, October 9. Important. H. Charlotte, N. C— W. W. Scholtz is moving his greenhouses to North Try- on street. New Orleans, La.— The New Orleans Horticultural Society are contemplat- ing a flower show next spring. Hahrisbukg, Pa. — The building com- mittee of the State College rejected all bids for the construction of the new horticultural buildings as they exceed- ed the appropriation. New bids will be asked for at once. T CROWtRS — SHIPreRS '«,„,.„ TUT FLOWEP^^ V** 1S4 N. WABASH AVE. ^K# ^ WIETOR BROS. g^'oi'lrV'o'f Cut Flowers All telesrapti and telephooo •rdert rlveo prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing HOERBER fiROS. Wliolisale Growers of Gut Flowers, Telepbone Randolpb 2768. Greenlioases DES PLAINES, ILL. Store. 162 N. Wabash Avenne CHICAGO A.L. Randall Co. 66 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO. L. D. Phone Central 1496. Private Exchange All Departments.' If you do not receive our price list recularly. a postal card will brine it. Zech&Manii Wholesale Florists Room 218, 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Telephone, Central 3284. W. p. KVLE JOSEPH FOBRSTBIl Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Lode Distance Phone. Randolph 36IS. John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. I Percy Jones! j 56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO | 678 The American Florist. Oct. 7, Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Cut Strings, 8 feet long, 60c each. Pink Killarney, Rose Plants Own R«ot Stock. Send for Prices. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. WELCH BROTHERS, 220 Devoashire St., BOSTON, MASS. Acacia Pubescens, American Beauty, Valley, Carnations, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and other seasonable stock. WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Both L. D* Phones. ST. LOUIS, MO. Supplies and Everrthins: in Season always on hand "St. Louis Has the Qoods" (Vie Are Headqaarters \ \ In Our Line of Trade. ' Let Us "Show You' Telephone — Telegraph — or Write GEO. H. A'GERMULLER, Wholesale Florist 1324 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Boston. VARIABLE WEATHER. This week was somewhat lifeless up to Saturday, when trade took a spurt. We have had all kinds of weather crowded into one week, with a violent thunder storm thrown in to remind us of summer; this was accompanied with the heaviest rain on record. We have had big things around Boston this year. White chrysanthemums have appeared. Smith's Advance being the first. This is a grand white and is selling well. Golden Glow is having a run again. Prices all advanced a notch. Roses are not -as plentiful, many growers being off crop: the de- mand is good. Lily of the valley is selling very well and the quality of all grades is excellent. NOTES. David Smith, of Thos: Smith & Sons, of Stranraer. Scotland. 4s visiting the city. Mr. Smith has been crossing yearly for the past quarter of a cen- tury and each year has seen a steady increase in his business. Manetti for grafting, he states, will be scarce this year, the price has advanced and even at that it is a problem confronting many of the growers on the other side how they can fill the orders, the dry season having caused a great scarcity. This is the first year he could not guar- antee delivery; there seems to be hard times in store for the grower who has to graft. Some fine carnations (outside grown) for which the grower, John Foote, deserves credit, were seen. They beat the indoor ones, being better in both stem and substance of flower. Herbert Capers is the salesman. Peter Dewar, of the R. & J. Farquhar & Co., arrived home Friday, September 29. on the Cymric. He had been abroad on a business trip for his firm, accompanied by Mrs. Dewar and son. Peter says that America is the best place on earth. Wm. Kiss. Manchester. N. H.. was burned to death in a Boston hotel Fri- day, September 29. It is supposed he was smoking in bed and the bed clothes caught fire after he had fallen asleep. Joseph Tallby & Son of Wellesley and Pierce Bros, of Waltham are sending in Smith's Advance chrysanthemums. Mr. Tailby is delighted with it. The best colored Killarneys seen in the market are being sent in by Wil- liam McAlpine of Exeter. N. H. James Wheeler of Natick and Ar- thur Capers of Wellesley are marketing some good carnations. Ther* is a touch of autumn in the air. Weather cool. MAC. P^«* A Good Place to Buy Cut Flowers. Palms, Ferns Bulbs and Florists' Supplies. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Write next time you need anything Milwaukee, Wis- HOLTON&HIJNKELCO. Wholesalers of Fresh Flowers 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. VlioMe rio¥crMM'Ket>s Boston, Oct. 4. Per 100 Roses Bcact?. best 25 00 medium 10 009115 00 " cnlla _.. 200 " Bride. Bridesmaid 2 00@ 4 00 Extra... 4 00@ 6 00 " Killarney and Richmond.. 2 00@ 6 00 " My Maryland 2 00@ 6 00 " Carnot 2 00® 8 00 Carnationi. select 1 50ffi 2 00 Callas 8 00@12 00 Cattleyas 35 00@50 00 Gardenias 15 OO02C CO Gladiolus 2 00® 4 00 Lllinm Loneiflornm 8 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00@ 4 CO Sweet Peas 25@ SO Smilax 12 00@1A 00 Milwaukee, Oct, 4. Roses. Beantv... per doz., 75@3 00 Killarney 3 000 8 00 " Kaiserin 3 00® 8 00 Carnations 100(3 3 00 Gladiolus 1 00® 2 00 Lillnm GiEantenm....perdoz., 150 Lily of the Valley 3 00 Snapdragons per doz., 50 Swainsona per doz., 35 Adiantnm 1 50 Asparasrns perstrinif. 50 Sprenserl, per bunch. 25 Ferns. Fancy per 1000, 1 50 Smilax per doz., 1 50® 2 CO Cincinnati. Oct. 4. Roses, Beauty per doz., S0@ 2 50 Per 100 Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00@ 4 uu Killarney 2 000 4 00 My Maryland 2 00® 4 00 Richmond 2 000 3 00 TheTaft 2 000 5 00 Carnations 1 fO® 1 50 Asters 1 00® 1 50 Gladiolus 2 000 3 00 Hydranceas 2 0(1® 4 00 Llllum Giganteum 8 00010 00 Loneiflorum 8 00®10 00 Lily of the Valley 3 0065 00 Adiantnm 1 000 I SO Asparagus Plumosus per bunch, 25 per string, 50 Asparagus Snrengeri per bunch. 25 Smilax 12 50015 00 TRY MY PRICES. J. JAHSKY, ?|'-p?J,^Js,c'e''st!; Boston, Mass. Manufacturer of Florist Wire Designs. All kinds of Florist Supplies. Dagger and Fancy Ferns $1.00 per 1000. Green and Bronze Galax, 90c per 1000: by the case, $7.50. Boxwood, 50lb. case. $7.50: by the lb., 25c. laurel Wreaths, 10 inch, $1,75 per doz,: 12inch, $2 25 per doz.; 14 incn, $3.00 per doz.; 16-inch. $4.50 per doz, lanrel Trimmtnd. 4 anrf Sc oer yard RICE BROTHERS Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn« H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Fresh Cut Valley AT ALL TIMES C. A. KUEHN, F^Siir 1122 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. ACompIete Line of Wire Designs. Gv5t. Rvsch & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 448 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Columbus, O.— The State Board of Agriculture have decided to erect a greenhouse on the state fair grounds and have called for preliminary plans. The building will probably be erected within the next few months. igii. The American Florist, 679 CATTLEYAS, $6.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100 Cattleyas are more plentiful, and our supply consists of very choice flowers, Vou will find onr price much below what you must pay elsewhere for the same grade. We can furnish pink, white and yellow orchids. W8 Are Now Located in our New Building, N. W. Cor. 12th and Race Streets, THE LEO NIESSEN CO., "^St "rrfo.'n: Philadelphia, Pa. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Company WHOLESAI^E GROWERS 121 Seventh Street, PITTSBUR6H, Pi C. E. CRITCHELL 34-36 Third Ave. East, CINCINNATI, O. Wholesale Commission Florist Consignments Solicited Complete Stuck of Florists' Greens and Supplies Pmiadelphla. TRADE REPORTED DUIX. Not much of an encouraging nature can be said of the business of the past week; with most of the trade it was re- ported very dull, towards the last of the week it picked up a bit, but there were considerably more flowers than there was trade for them, and prices ruled low. On the whole the commis- sion men say they find things about as they were at tliis time last season and are satisfied with the outlook. All flowers are improving although the warm spell of last week made the stock soft and It did not keep well. Prices remain about the same. NOTES. Dahlias are still leaders in the mar- ket and large quantities are handled daily, many effective window decora- tions being made with them. Pennock Bros., who have commenced their ar- tistic displays, have used them quite lavishly. A window of a fine scarlet was very striking and another of the orange and red Minnie McCuUough at- tracted much attention. These were arranged in handle baskets, large and small, many of them hanging from the top of the window, filling up the entire space. The Leo Niessen Co. are gradually getting settled in their new store, which when all its facilities are in use should give them a great advantage as leaders in their line. Everything has been done here on a large scale, look- ing to a great business at the present as well as providing for expansion in the future. The wholesale trade generally are much pleased with the business out- look. H. Bayersdorfer & Co. say they have never been so busy at this season before and reports from some eight salesmen on the road in different parts of the country are very optimistic. Miss Alice Burton, eldest daughter of John Burton, was married to J. H. Finley on September 30. in Grace Epis- copal Church, Mount Airy, which was beautifully decorated for the occasion. After the ceremony a large reception was held at Wyndmoor. Godfrey Aschman is shipping more araucarias than ever. He has better oflice facilities, having increased his room both here and in the packing shed. He has large importations of azaleas due to arrive soon. M. Kice & Co. say the days are not long enough for them, they are so pushed with orders. Their new pliable cycas leaves are selling very well; they are a great novelty. WIloMe Flower M^fefe Philadelphia. Oct. 4. far IQO Roses. Beaoty. extra 20 00@35 00 first 10 00@15 00 Brides aod Maids 2 00@ 8 00 •• KJUarney 2 00© 10 00 •• White KJUarney 2 00® 10 00 Asters 1 00® 3 00 Cattleyas 25 00050 00 Dahlias 1 00(7 5 00 Gardenias per doz.. 2 0OSl3 00 Gladiolus 2 00@ 6 00 Llllnm Harrisit 10 00@12 uu Lily of the Valley 3 000 5 00 Snapdraeons 2 009 4 00 Adiantum 1 00® 1 50 Asparagus per bunch. SO PlTTSBPRO. Oct. 4. Roses, Beaaty. special 15 extra 10 " No.l Bride. Bridesmaid 2 Chatenay 2 ■ Klllarney 2 My Maryland 2 '■ Richmond 2 Carnations Asters 1 Cattleyas Ljllnm Lonsrifiorum Lily of the Valley Sweet Peas Violets, single Adiantnm Aaparatrns Sprengerl, per bunch. 35 strings per string, 35 " sprays per bunch, 33 Peonies 3 Smilax Per 100 00@20 00 00@12 00 5 00 00@ 6 00 00@ 6 00 00@ 6 00 00® 6 00 00® 6 00 2 00 50® 4 00 50 00 10 00 4 00 .SO® 1 00 35® 5) 1 eo 00® 4 00 tS 00 The London Flower Shop will open its new store at Eighteenth and Chest- nut streets about October 1.5, when ex- tensive alterations will have been com- pleted. H. H. Battles and the Century Shop make lavish displays in their windows. The floral picture at 108 South Twelfth street is always a work of art and a most attractive feature. The Robert Craig Co. are very busy with shipping at this time and reserve orders for the holidays on their choice stock are coming in every day. The Kugler Flower Shop opened Monday, October 2, and presents in its window a choice selection, orchids be- ing the central flower. Ed. Reid has returned from a very successful southern trip as far south as Florida. Jos. Heacock says that palm orders are very heavy. K. Albany, N. Y. Announcement is made by tha de- partment of horticulture. New York State College of Agriculture, Cornell University, Ithaca, of a special course in floriculture, offered for the first time. The course is for the instruc- tion of professionals and amateurs growing flowers under glass. The cur- riculum will consist of lectures, read- ing, investigation, and practical work in the greenhouse. Instruction will be begun on December 1, and will be continued until March 1, 1912. Prof. Charles A. Tuck who has charge of the new course, said that New York State has for some years led in the growth and sale of plants and flowers and that the demand for the course had grown to such a degree that it was deemed advisable to add it this fall. R. D. \.A.A. .i>...lt i> A.A,. i\ il.ilfc.it Jl.. It II. . I.. «t M. A>. A\ A. .U. Ik. A THE J. M. McGuilough's Sons Co., Wholisale Coimiiissioi Florlsls. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Spadal attention given to Shipping Ordari, Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES SEEDS and BULBS. Prlca List jn Appllcatloo, 316 Walnut St.. CINCINNATI. OHIO. Phone Maiu 584. /Tr^m»'ir«"ir'U'ii"i»'*i''i''M"ti"i''i»''i"irir^i"iP"'W'^i'' THE MUNK FLORAL GO. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS and Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Columbus, Ohio Doffmeister Floral Co. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Ohio Wholesale Growers of £AST£l\ LILllliS, Decorative Greens Write for pricus Telephone West 562. Largest Groweis of High Grade DABLIA BLOOMS Peacock Dahlia Farms, P O.: Berlin, N. J. Williamstown Jimc, N. J Seattle Cut Flower Exchange 909-911 Post St., Seattle, Wash. Consignments Solicited. We are headquarters for Cut Flowers, Plants, Native and Other Greens in the Northwest. Send in your wants. Medina, N. Y. — A. F. Muchow is erecting a greenhouse at 505 East Center street and opened a flower busi- ness. Webster City, Ia. Watermelon Day was celebrated the last week of Sep- tember. Sixty thousand watermelons were given and eaten on that day and visitors came from all over Iowa to enjoy the feast. Elmira, N. Y. — Robert Klebert has leased the Hoffman greenhouses, cor- ner of Clinton and Hoffman streets, and will conduct a flower business. Mr. Hoffman will confine himself to the landscape gardening and nursery business. 680 The American Florist. Oct. LARGE STOCK Kentias AND PRICE LIST Araucarias Exceptionally tine, clean, well grown, healthy plants. Ready for immediate ship- ment. Order now. HOLTON & HUNKEL GO., 462 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Kenfia Belmoreana We hava a very large fctock of these; we doubt if there is another as large in the west, Pricea are right and so are the plants. You won' be wrong to order a nice assortment of them. Per doz. Kentia Belmoreana, 4 inch. 14 inches high $ 3 00 5-iDcb, 16 inches high 6 CO 6-inch. 18 inches high 9 00 6 inch. 20 inches high 12 00 6 inch, 22 inches high 15 00 Each " '■ 6incb, 25 inches high $150 " " 6-inch. 30 inches high 3 00 7'inch. 34 inches high 2 50 " 7-inch, 48 inches high 4 00 8-inch. 54 inches high 5 00 Sraucaria Excelsa Per doz. Per 100 ....$6 00 $45 00 Araucarla Excelsa 5-inch. New York. WEATUEB AFFECTS PRICES. Conditions were peculiar during the past week — in the early part flowers of all kinds were very plentiful and the prices realized were low, but during the latter part when the weather be- came colder everything shortened up and prices averaged much better. Out- side flowers are now out of the market with the exception of dahlias and hy- drangeas. Some of the finer varieties of dahlias such as Souv. Gustav Dou- zon, are selling well. Chrysanthemums are coming in larger quantities, the following varieties being seen : Mar- quis de Montmort, Golden Glow, Mon- rovia, Smith's Advance, Smith's Early pink, Unaka, the new bronze W. Mere- dith, and Yellow October Frost. Car- nations are of all grades and prices are about normal for this season of the year. In roses American Beau- ties are selling better and Killarneys, Bridesmaids and Brides sell at fairly good prices. Violets are very plentiful. Orchids are short in supply and In good demand. Greens are selling low on account of the large amount of oak foliage that is used at this season of the year. THE JOHN BIENIE BE30LUTI0NS. The following resolutions were pre- pared by the New York Florists' Club on the death of John Birnie : Whereas, We, the members of the New York Florists' Club, are over- whelmed with sorrow by the loss of our fellow member, John Birnie, whom God called to eternal rest on August 15, 1911, while in the midst of the ac- tivities of the annual convention of the Society of American Florists in the city of Baltimore, Maryland. We deplore the passing of this rugged figure who for eighteen years has been an honored member of this organization and one of its most earn- est supporters. Mr. Birnie's interest in the welfare of the New York Florists' Club was ardent and disinterested, for he stead- fastly refused the highest honors in the gift of the club. He was beloved by the many friends who knew his many admirable quali- ties of mind and heart, a hater of all forms of pretense, absolutely honest in thought and deed, and to those who had his confidence, he gave a friend- ship of unreserved loyalty. His success in business was founded on a thorough knowledge of his call- ing, an ability to accomplish results, and a probity of character that com- mended the respect of his fellows; Therefore, be it Resolved, That we, the members of the New York Flor- ists' Club, with a keen sense of the loss we have sustained, desire to ten- der our sincere sympathy with Mrs. Birnie and family in this, the hour of their bereavement, and ask that a copy of these resolutions be submitted to them and a copy spread upon tlie minutes of the club. charles h. totty. Haeby a. Bunyard. Walter F. Sheridan. NOTES. National Flower Show is probably the most interesting topic at present. The new Grand Central Palace at Lex- ington avenue and Forty-sixth street is an ideal hall for such an exhibition, and the New York Florists' Club is to be commended for inviting the Nation- al Flower Show committee to hold its next exhibition in New York in 1913. There is no doubt that better terms can be made by arranging for a date at the present time, and if the local society should decide to hold annual sliows they could have a specified time or date allotted to them, as the case is now with the automobile and other exhibitions, and we firmly believe the time is ripe for New York to have a successful flower show. The manage- ment of the new Grand Central Palace are anxious to make the flower show an annual event. The Manhattan Plant and Flower Market are well pleased with the way growers and wholesalers are taking space on their floor in the Coogan Building, 55 West Twenty-sixth street. The oflicers of this company are A. Hanig, president, and H. Nelson, sec- retary and treasurer. Mr. Hanig is also proprietor of the Brooklyn Whole- sale Cut Flower Market. C. W. Scott and Bert Chadwick an- nounce that the Bowling Club has now been properly organized on different lines than formerly. Alleys have been engaged at Thum's, Broadway and Thirty-first street, and meetings will be held regularly on Friday evenings and on the Monday afternoon of the club meeting. The executive committee of the Rose Society held a meeting at Traendly & Schenck's in the interest of their com- ing eshibition. the following being present : A. Farenwald, Benj. Ham- mond, Robert Simpson and Wallace R. Pierson. The next meeting of the New York Florists' Club will be held Monday eve- lShf>£!^^0^^^ ons 127 West 28tii St. NEW YORK Telepbone 1202 Madison Sonare WHOLESALE FLORISTS Receivers and Growers of Cut Flowers. Consignments Solicited. Siebrecht & Siebrecht Wholesale Florists Telephone: 8346 Madison Square. i36w.28tiist., New York City ning, October 9, and there is promise of a fine show of chrysanthemums of the earlier varieties. It is also ex- pected that Patrick O'Mara will be present and give a talk on his recent trip abroad. Benj. Hammond is receiving consid- erable publicity in the Fishkill papers on account of his declining the Repub- lican nomination for member of the as- sembly— his reasons are that business would prevent him giving the time even if elected. The sudden death of I. L. Powell of Millbrook, N. Y., is the cause of great sorrow. He was a loyal member of the Florists' Club and a regular attendant at all of the conventions of the Society of American Florists. Charles H, Totty is sending in Smith's Advance, Monrovia, Unaka, W. Meredith and Yellow October Frost chrysanthemums that command high prices. Wm. F. Kasting, one of the park commissioners of Buffalo, accompanied by City Forester Filer, were recent vis- itors on business connected with the park system. John K. M. L. Farquhar, the well- known Boston seedsman, will address the Florists' Club on "The Horticul- tural Outlook" at its next meeting, Oc- tober 9. Baraboo, Wis. — The Sauk County fair was held the past week. Wm. Toole & Sons, Estate of Wm. Peck and E. T. Ross made good displays, the latter offering plant prizes in the school garden displays. The Toole pansies were extra fine. Seed corn and apples were features of agricul- tural hall. ign. The American I'^lorist. 581 miADKLrBIA NEW YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. WHOLESAUE FLORISTS ^ 109 West 28tll Street, NEW YORK «o*trr' ftverylhinj io Cut Flowori. PERCY B. RIGBY.Treasarer. EverytblnE in Supplies 0"^==^ D. T.Mellls.Pres. Geo. W. Crawbnck, Mgr. Robert G.Wilson.Treas, Greater New York Florists' Ass'n. Wholesale Commission Florists and Dealers in Florists' Supplies. Teliphones |»|| \ Main. 1 62 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. 6028 I Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST 55 and 57 West 26th St., mf IV VODK Telephones: 7062-7063 Madison. 1^1- WW 1 Vri«.l% Traendly £ Sclienck, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 131 6 133 WEST ZBtll ST Phones: 798 and 799. NEW YORK WM. P. FORD. 45 West 28th St., NEW YORK. WHOLESALE FLORIST Fbone: 5336 Madison Sq Consignments Of Cnt Flowers Solicited Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, he. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 34 West 28th St., NEW YORK. PHONES JIIJ [ Madison Sq. Consignments Solicited Headquarter;^ Give ns a Trial We can , Please yon. i Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers In Stock. WM. F. KASTIN6 GQ.=i- JS U JI'JH'.A.Zj C3 Br. 'X'. norUts' SnppUes and Wire Design*. A. MOLTZ MAURICE L. GLASS A. MOLTZ & COMPANY, WHOLESALE FLORISTS 55-57 West Zetb St., NEW YORK Telephone Madison Square 617 and 618. N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Cooean Bldg.. 6tb Ave. & W. 26th St.. New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. ■ FLOWERS SHIPPED BY P. J. SMITH, Are the best product of tbe best srrowers for the New York market. Adlantmn CroweannniJ sold bere exclusively, «9 West 28U1 St., NEW YOltt Telephone 1998 Madison Sanar*. If ention the American Florist when writing A.L.Y01NG&C0. Wholesale Florisfs Consignments Solicited Telephone. 35S9 Madison Square. 54 West 28th St. NEW YORK VlioMe Rover M^KeU New York. Oct. 4. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special IS 00825 00 extra and fancy... 8 OOffilS 00 No.landNo. 2.... 1 00@ 4 00 Bride. Bridesmaid, special. 3 OOOl 6 00 extra and fancy 2 OOffl 4 OO No. land No. 2 1 OOffi 1 50 Killarney, My Maryland .. 3 00® 6 00 extra and fancy. 2 009 4 00 Richmond 1 00® 5 00 Carnations, ordinary 1 CO® I 50 fancy.' 2 00@ 3 00 Cattleyas 35 C0^ OR ARRIVINC^ J A sign like this in your windowr will draw good Business now. Steamship Sailings. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. Octoher 8. FROM MONTREAL. Corinthian, Allan. October 10, President Grant, Ham.-Amer.. 11 a. m.. Ho- boken Pier. Noordam, HoU.-Amer.. 10 a. m., Hoboken Pier. Kronprinz Wllhelm, No. Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m., Hoboken Pier. Germania, Fabre, 3 p. m. FROM BOSTON. Arabic, White Star. 12 noon, Charlestown Pier. October 12. Cedrlc, White Star, 12 noon. Piers 59 and 60, -North River. La Lorraine, French, 10 a. m.. Pier 57, North River. Barbarossa, No. Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m., Hoboken Pier. FROM MONTREAL, Lake Manitoba, Can.-Pac, daybreak. October 13. FROM BOSTON, Numldian, Allan, 11 a. m.. Charlestown Pier. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Marquette, Red Star. 10 a. m. FROM MONTREAL. Victorian, Allan. October 14. Oceanic, White Star, 12 noon. Piers 59 and 60. North River. Kroonland, Red Star, 10 a. m.. Pier 61, North River. New York, Amer., 9:30 a. m.. Pier 62, North River. Columbia. Anchor. 12 noon. Pier 64, North River. Vlrginie, French, Pier 57, North River. Chicago. French. Pier 57, North River. Amerika. Ham.-Amer., 10 a. m., Hoboken Pier. FROM MONTREAL. Hesperian, Allan. FROM MONTREAL, Mesantic, White Star- Dom., daylight. New York. EstablUhed 1874. DARDS N. E. Comer 44th St and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Etirope and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DAKDSFLOR. St. Paul. Minn. Holm S OlsoD, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. Wa fill orders for any placa in tho Twia Cities and for all poiDti in the Northwest. Tb« Larg^est Store in America: the largest atoclc; tb« treatest variety. Write, wire or pbene. We art alive night and day. Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM L. ROCK Flower Co. Will carefully execute orders for Kansas City, and aay town in Misssuri, Kansas or Oklahoma Chicago. GANGER & GORMLEY 187 N. State St. HIGH GRADE OF FLOWERS All orders are very carefully executed. i>h„».. I Central 5196 Phones j- ., 2190 Montreal. Cor. St. Catherine and Guy Sts. All orders receive prompt attention. Cboica Beauties, Orchids and Valley always on hand Omaha, Neb. fiess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 Famvm St .sJF^dWSi Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peschtree Street. 584: The American Florist. O^t' 7, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Young & Nugent Teteoluaie 2065-20«6 Madison square. 42 West 28th Street. To ont'Of town florists 1krii<1A7 VrtW We are Id the Heart «f X11!jW lUnA And five apecial attention to steamer and Thaater orders. Prompt deliveries and best stocic in the marliet. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl & Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail, Telephone, Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Qrders for cat flowers and designs solicited for lellTery in any part of Texas. Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506. Long Dlst. Bell Phone 2189 St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery iu this si'cUon from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. Kansas City, Mo. Qeo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. 1122 Grand Ave. vVill fill all orders tor Cnt Kiniai nils snri Flowers, Funeral Designs, KinsaS l< y ano wedding and Birthday Gifts riMSani Hill, Mo. that may be entrusted to them St. Louis, Mo. Write. Wire or Phone Tour Orders to 1406 Olive Street, Rsenlar discount allowed on all orders, either Plants or Cut Flowers. Phones Bell, Main 2306; Klnlocb Central 4981 Louisville, Ry. JACOB SCHULZ, 500 So. Fourth Avenue. Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Telecrrapb us and we will reciprocate. We cover all points ic New EDcland- 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST eO KEARNEY STREET. Denver, Colo. yhc Park 1643 Breaiiway FlOral CO. J. A. VALKNTINE, President. Philadelphia. Robert Kilt, 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orders. Dayton, O. Matthews, FLORISTS 16 W. 3rd Street. Flowers in any arraneemeDt for all occasions, for Dayton and vicinity. Long: dis. Phones. THE J. M. 6ASSER 60MPANY, Euclid Avenue We Cover All Points in Oblo. Flop 1ST' hnsin>. Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. 212 ruth Ave. No. LBADINQ FLORISTS NASHVULE. TENN. New York. MYFR n (IRKT 609-611 Madissn Ave mlLII) ILUniOli Phone S297 Plaza New York. Established lS4tt David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway 1662.^156'3''co1umbns. CIlOlCB CUt FlOWefl SAN FRANCISCO Podesta 6c Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenne Prompt and careful attention to orders from ont-of-town florists. New York City. Frank Valentine WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FLORIST Also Manufacturer of ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS. 158 EAST 1 lOTH STREET: Bet. 3rd and Lexinston Aves. Tel. 5633 Harlem, ilention the American Florist when writini Cincinnati, O. JULIUS BAER, 138- 140 E. Fourth St Long Distance 'Phone. Mention the American Florist when writini IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CrTY Phone 6404 Madison Sq. 1 2 West 33d St. Our Motto -THE GOLDEN Rini Idention the American Florist when writiKi Orders will be carefullr cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale nnd Retail norlst of GRAND RAPIDS Mention the American Florist when writing Pou^hkeepsie, N. Y. "The Saltford Flower Shop" Vassar College and Bennett School. Rockford, 111. H.W. Buckbee Colorado Springs, Colo. FRANK F. CRUMP, Wholesale and Retail Florist. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH & SONS. Will fill yonr forUesieosand CutFlowers In Mlcfalcan igll. The American Florist. 585 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below.the Leading Retailers in the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders, Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Miami and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cnt Blooms. We oorer all Michigan points and good aOcBons of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Uention the American Florist when tcrif4»i> WASHIN6T0N D. C. Gude's Mention the Americati Florist when writing Pittsburg, Pa. A. W.Smith Co. KEENAN BL.DG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1S74. Incorporated 19u9. Uention the American Florist when writing CUDC BROSCO. FLORISTS 1214 r 9TNW WA8*tlMffT0*10a Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Be«t Quality on Shortest Notice DANIELS S^ FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels. Denver" Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. The Most Central Location in City. r. H. WEBER Boyle and Maryland Aves. CUT FLOWERS AND PLANTS. Phonei: Bell. LIndell 2153; Kinloch, Delmar 768 Mention the American Florist when writing Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones. 527. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders. Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for delivery lu Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc., 124 TRKMONT ST. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. Mention the American Florist when writing City Index to Retail florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany. N. Y.— Byrei, 11 N. Pearl St. Alexandria, Va.— D. Q. Grlllbortzer. AndereoQ, 3. C. — Tb* Anderson Floral Co, Atlanta. Ga.— Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peacbtre«. Boston— Tboa. P. Oalvln, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston — HoSman, S9-ei Mass. Ave. Boston— Fenn, tbe Florist, 43 Bromfleld St. Brooklyn. N. Y.— "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson. 440 Main. Buffalo. N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Sou. 304 Main. Chicago — Ganger & Gormley. Chicago — A. Lange, 26 B. Madison St., Cbleago. Clilcago. — Geo. Wlttbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati— JuUuB Baer, 138 E. Fourth St. Cleveland, O.— The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, C— The J. M. Gaaaer Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Frank F. Crump. Dallas, Tei. — Texas Seed and Floral Co. Dayton, 0.— Matthews. 16 W. 3rd St. Denver, Colo.— Daniels & Fisher. Denver. Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Detroit. Mich.— John Breltmeyer's Sons. Grand Rapids, Mich.— Grand Eaplds Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich.— Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co.. 241 Mas* St. Kansas City — Geo. M. Kellogg. F. & P. Co. Kansas City — Wm. L. Bock Flower Co. Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saakes. Los Angeles. Calif.. Wolfsklll Bros, and Mor- ris Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — Jacob Schulz, 8B0 S. 4th Ave. LoulsviUe. Ky.— F. Walker & Co.. 634 4th Ave. Milwaukee — C. C. PoIIworth Co. Montreal — McKeima. Nashville. Tenn. — Geny Bros. New York— M. A. Bowe. New York- D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York— Alex. McConnell. 611 8th Ave. New York— Myer. Florist. 609 Madison Ave. New York — J. H. Small & Sons, 1153 B'way. New York— Frank Valentine, IBS B. llOtb. New York — Young and Nugent. Omaha. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. Farnum St. Philadelphia— Robert Klft. 172B Chestnut. Pittsburg. Pa.— A. W. Smith Co.. Keenan Bldg. Poughkcepsle. N. Y.— The Saltford Flower Shop. San Francisco— J. B. Boland. 80 Kearney St. Rochester. N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons. Rockford, Ul.— H. W. Buckbee. St. Louis — Yonng's. 140S Olive St. St. Paul. Minn.— Holm Sc Olson. St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. May & Co. Sau Francisco — Podesta St Baldocchl. Terrs Haute. Ind. — J. O, Helul & Son. Toledo. O. — Mrs. J. D. Freeman. Toronto. Can.— Dnulop's 96 Yonge St. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke. Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. Washington — Geo. C. Shaffer. 14th and I 3ts. San Diego, Calif. — The city has es- tablished a flower farm operated by the city parlc commission, to propa- gate and grow the plants, vines, ferns and trees required for the exposition to be held in 1915. The flower farm has proved such a success that the city forester is now planting 350 acres to hay and grain, the product of which will feed the stock owned by the city. Alexander McConnell, 611 Fifth Ave, cor. 49th Strett. NEW YORK CITY. TEIyEGRAPH Orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by tlie trade to our selection for delivery on steaoiships or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls: 487 and 488 38tti St. Cable address: Alexconnell, Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when wriiMi Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORISTS AND DECORATORS High Class Design V^ork Delivered Anywhere in Southern California on Telegraph or Mailorders. 215 West Fourth Street, Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Telegraph Assoolatioi. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut Sowers In NORTHERN OHIO. Washington, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer : ; FLORIST : : Phone 2416 Main. 1 4 th a Eye Sts„ N. W, Write. Telegraph or Telephone. Albany, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and Vidnitf OB Telegraphic Order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET. Toronto, Can. Cauada*s best known and most reliable florist Only the Best 96 Yonge Street, We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. Pollworth Co. WIU take proper AVia«*rknain care of your orders In »» l»*-t»Il»in Dunlop's 586 The American Florist. Oct. 7, r =^ The Seed Trade. American Seed Trade AasoclatloD. Leonard H.Vaughan. Chicago President; Marshall H Duryea. New York. First Vice- President; Edgar Gregory. Marblehead. Mass.. Second Vice President: C. E. Ken- del, Cleveland. O.. Secretary and Treasurer, Nex annualconvention. June. 1**12. It is costing the pea growers a lot of money to hand-pick their stock. Recent rains have caused consider- able injury to Michigan and Wisconsin beans. GEOEGE C. Watson, the Philadelphia grass seed specialist, will celebrate an- other birthday anniversary October 6. Delated frosts do not help the retail demand for bulbs, but many amateurs realize that planting time is here and are buying. There should be good Oc- tober trade. President L. H. Vaughan, of the American Seed Trade Association, re- turned to Chicago from the east Octo- ber 1 and reports all seedsmen bewail- ing the bad seed crop outlook. THOS. W. Chisholm, formerly with Peter Henderson i!c Co., New York, and more recently with the Germain Seed & Plant Co., Los Angeles, Calif., is now connected with the Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co., San Jose, Calif. PHILADELPHIA, PA.— S. S. Skidelsky & Co. have succeeded the Skidelsky & Ir- win Co. R. J. Irwin, formerly identi- fied with the latter firm, expects to start in business on his own account in New York this month. ALFRED Emerich, representing Vil- morin-Andrieux & Co., Paris, France, recently arrived in New York and is visiting the seed trade. He can be communicated with by addressing care of H. Frank Darrow, Box 1250, New York. CHICAGO. — Prices on . the Board of Trade, October 4, for grass seed were noted as follows : Timothy, $13 to $15 per 100 pounds. — Seed corn is in danger from continued rains. — Potatoes lately dug are rotting and some shippers have stopped buying because of moisture In the ground and crop. — J. C. Vaughan is at Springfield, attending the state fair this week. — Onions sets in the field have been damaged to some extent by recent weather conditions. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. SAN JOSE, CALIF. Mention the American Florist when writing Benary's Novelties. The list of novelties for 1012 offered by Ernst Benary. Erfurt, Germany, in- clude many that give promise of great merit, among which are noted the fol- lowing : Large flowering winter stock White Lady. This is a pure white stock in every respect equal to its parent Em- press Elizabeth, recognized as one of the best and most beautiful stocks. The plants throw up a large central spike and branch freely, finally assum- ing the shape of a pyramidal bouquet. It will produce 60 to 65 per cent double flowers and surpasses in beauty any other white stock. Nice early large-flowering winter stock Giant Deep Lilac, which pro- duces huge spikes of large blooms of an admirable new color, and Bianca, large, pure white flowers, very early. The plant produces 15 to 20 lateral shoots, 18 to 20 inches in length, all blooming at the same time. Double giant zinnias, in new colors, sulphur yellow, flesh color, crimson, violet and purple. The flowers are large and very double measuring from four and a half to six inches in diameter. Antirrhinum majus grandiflorum. Venus — a delicate pink snapdragon, bearing large flowers of the finest form, thickly studded on long stalks of a lovely pink on white ground, with pure white throat, and will become a most valued sort. Victoria begonias. The beautiful feature of these tuberous-rooted be- gonias is that without being double they present a two or three fold layer of petals, with curled and wavy edges, the flowers attaining a diameter of four inches. The prevailing colors are various tints of brilliant scarlet. Begonia gracilis Mignon is a dwarf, compact growing variety of Begonia gracilis seven to eight inches in height and eight to ten inches across, pro- fusely covered with bloom of fiery scar- let, heightened by yellow anthers. Perpetual carnation Tolstoi, flowers of light scarlet and exceptionally florif- erous. Princess pansies, a new departure in that the plants are of strikingly erect habit, the stalks being unusually firm and strong. The blooms are freely produced and are blotched and frilled and of a very extensive range of color. Primula Chinensis flmbriata Sedina, very early and with great profusion of bloom, of a brilliant carmine rose. Pyrethrum comet-flowered, a selection of extremely free-flowering perennial pyrethrums. with flowers two or three Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of Hlgti Grade SEED HoUister, California Mention the American Florist when writing Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. CorrespondeDce Solicited. ^C C MORSE ^ CO? J»VHOL^SALE SEED GROWERS^ SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, inches across, single or semi-double, the petals being rolled, twisted or some- times tangled together, ranging in color from pure white through flesh-colored and rose to brilliant carmine and blood- red. Seed Testing: Laboratory for the Trade. The need of a central seed testing laboratory for the trade has become more apparent every year, especially in view of the fact that so many states have passed seed laws and because of the general demand for better seed. At the last annual convention of the American Seed Trade Association, the desire on the part of many members was manifest for a laboratory for the trade where tests of seed could be ob- tained quickly enough to be of com- mercial value to the seedsmen. Because of the increased demand for seed testing, both the government and state laboratories in many cases are unable to furnish reports in time to be of value in trading, one state labora- tory in the east at this time being about six weeks behind with its work. Many seedsmen who have used the seed laboratory at Washington find it unsatisfactory from a commercial standpoint, because the use of the re- ports for advertising purposes is pro- hibited, also because the number of tests allowed any seedsman in any one month is limited to five. Following the suggestion of Presi- dent Leonard H. Vaughan, of the American Seed Trade Association that a centrally located and impartial bu- reau, where careful work of a Zurich standard should be done, would be a great boon to the seed trade, the Seed Trade Reporting Bureau has organized a laboratory for this purpose. The Seed Trade Reporting Bureau laboratory is prepared to meet the de- mand for tests, and it is the purpose to give uniform and accurate results at a minimum expense; quick returns by wire, if desired; and impartial treatment, all of which will be confi- dential. The equipment of this laboratory is identical with that used in the Uni- ted States seed laboratory at Washing- ton and approved by the Association of Ouicial Seed Analysts. James E. Benedict, Jr., who has had three years' experience in the United States government seed laboratory at W^ashington and afterward established and was in charge of the Virginia state laboratory at Richmond, has been en- gaged as seed analyst for this new lab- oratory. Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE, Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet. Cabbage, Carrot. Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley, Radish, RatabaAs, Turnip. Sole .Adent for U. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON, Marietta, Pa, THE KIMBERUN SEED CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA. Growers of Onion, Lettuce, Radish, etc. Correspondence solicited. ign. The American I^^lorist. 68T Anaouncement We beg to announce to our friends and patrons that Mr. R. J. Irwin is no longer con- nected with us, S St Skidelsky A Co. having on this date — October 2nd, 1911 — succeeded the concern of Skidelsky & Irwin Co. ^ We take this opportunity to thank our ffiends for their favors in the past, and to assure them that it shall be our aim to merit their confidence as well as their patronage also in the future. Respectfully, S. S. Skidelsky & Go. 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. Hemp Seed 3c per lb. This special price for a short time only. Samples sent on request. J. Bolgiano & Son Wholesale Seedsmen BALTIMORE, MD. J. C. Robinson Seed Co. Waterloo, Neb. Contract growers of Cacumber, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar Flint and Field Seed Corns. Flower Colors Use our COLOR CHART in describing them. PRICE, Sl.OO POSTPAID. American Florist Co>, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO HIGH CLASS BULBS Imported for Our Best Trade Tlie Picit of ttie Crop. Stiipped Eariy. Not to be compared to "Surpluses" consigned to this country by Dutch growers when the season is past. French Roman Hyacinths. Per 1000 11-12 $14 00 lJ-15andup 22 00 Light pink 17 60 \ Narcissus Paper Whites. \ MOD to case % 1 00 \ Dutch Roman Hyacinths. La Grandesse m i.igantea [$16 00 ijueen of Bines ) Hyacinths. First size $.50 00 - Second size 35 00 ^^" " — Bedding 2100 Tulips. Per loco Belle Alliance 13 00 Cardinal Hat (i 50 Cottage Maid 7 OO Chrysolora 5 75 Keizerskroon .9 00 La Reine 'O 00 Rose Gris de Lin 6 00 Yellow Prince 6 75 Boutond' Or 7 25 Gesneriana 9 00 Darwin, mixed 8 00 Narcissus. Sin^e, Incomparable 6 .50 Sir Watkins 12 00 Double, Orange Plicenix... 8 00 Von Sion, fancy select 12 25 Chinese Lilies 30 00 Lil. Formosmn. 9-lOinch 82 50 Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO. NEW YORK. Seed Testing Practical, Impartial Commercial Laboratory For quick and accurate reports by wire and mailed certificate. Latest improved methods and apparatus, as indorsed by the Association of Official Seed Analysts. Send your samples to THE SEED TRIDE REPORTING BUREAU, Laboratory : Postal Telegraph BuUding. CHICAGO. John BodgerS Sods Co. Los Angeles, California Wholesale growers of Sweet Peas, Tomatoes, Lima Beans, Lettuce, Asters, Cosmos and other Flower Seeds. Mention the American Florist when writins GET QDOTATIONS FROM LSNDRETH SEEDS which SUCCEED ;^r" Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing 588 The American Florist. Oct. 7, A Great Opportunity in PEONIES This list comprises the very best varieties for Florists to grow for cut flowers, and all of them are guaranteed true to name. WHITE Per 100 Alba Sulphurea $15 00 Conronne d' Or 30 00 Dnc de Wellington 20 00 Duchesse de Nemours 20 00 Festiva 10 00 Mme. Coste 10 00 Mme. Cronsse 20 00 Marie Lemoine 30 00 Reine Victoria 10 00 Mme. de Verneville 20 CO LIGHT PINK Achille 10 00 Mile. Leonie Calot 15 00 Albert Cronsse 75 00 Margueiite Gerard 50 00 PINK Per 100 Mme. Bollet $15 00 Mme. Chaumy 15 00 Mme. Dncel 30 00 Mme. Mayssart 16 00 Mons. Barrall 15 00 Mons. Jales Elie 40 00 Czarina 15 00 Ednlis Superba 15 00 Dr. Bretonneau 15 00 Livingstone 40 00 RED Felix Cronsse 40 00 Louis Van Houtte 20 00 Rubra Superba 26 00 Marechal Vaillant 20 00 NOTE— Owing to the extremely low price at which we offer these varieties, no less than 25 of a kind will be furnished at the 100 rate. Cottage Gardens Company, Inc. QUEENS, NEW YORK ROUTZABN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Otllf. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists Wholesale Grower! of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS mention the American Florist when writing The Everett B. Clark Seed Co^ Grovfers for the Trade Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Etc. lir^^tlou^ilt"'" MILFORD,CONN Mention the American Florist when writing BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA Wholeiil* Prlc* Llit for Florltti and Market Gardaoari. Mention the American Florist when writing. FOR SEEDS OF ALL KIND APPLY TO W. W. JOHNSON & SON, Liiitii, Boaton, England. Mention the American Florist when ipritinf Seedsmen reqairing the very best selections of Garden Seeds (Vigstable aid FljArir), especially Kelway*s Celebrated English Strains can get them at lowest indepeodeDt wholesale rates by sending their orders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers Langport, Somerset, England, Special quotaiioDsoD application. S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Bean, Cucamber, Tomato, Pea, Maskmelon. Squash, Watermelon, Radish, Sweet Com. Correspondence solicited. Contract Seed Growers CnoriialtiDC' Pepper, Edg Plant, Tomato, OpebiaillBi. Vine Seed and Field Com. Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick S Son, PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. Telegraph Code Am. Seed Trade Association — sa.oo — In either stiff or flexible cover. Address order AMERICAN FLORIST CO., CHICAGO. Waldo Rohnert GILROT, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower, Specialties: Lettuce. Onion, Sweet Peai. Aster. Coemos. Mignonette. Verbena in variety. Corre«pondence Solicited. Contract Seed Grower SPECIALTIES: Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, Vine Seed and Field Corn. EDGAR F. HURFF, Mullica Hill, New Jersey Correspondence Solicited. GET RICH QUICK Grow Cold Storage Lilies. A case of 200 7-9 Siganteums cost you $14.00. Will produce in 10 weeks at least 40dozenfiowers. Fieure out your profits. Get a case at once from e. C. POLLWORTH CO.. Milwaukee, Wis ESTABLISHED IN ISS4. Bridgeman's Seed Warehouse, RICHARDS BROS., Props., New York Telephone 4Z35 Gramercy. Trade Directory Of The ITnited States and Canada Price 83.00. American Florist Go., oeitSrSst.. Chicago 37 East 19 St., bet. Broadway and 4th Ave rgii. The American Florist. 589 Dreer's Seasonable Specials HARDY HERBACEOUS PEONES. Special Circulars offering the following seasonable stock have recently been mailed to the trade. If you are interested and have not received copies, write us. Peonies. Now is the time to plant, We have just harvested 160,000 roots, strong divisions, four, five and more eyes, Many of the standard sorts at particularly interesting prices. Hardy Perennial Phlox. More than Half a MlUion Plants are now in bloom at our Ivocust Farm Nursery. The best varieties only and we can ship at once. Japanese Iris. Japanese varieties but not Japanese mixtures, 160,000 home-grown plants, true to name. Forty-four of the finest varieties ever brought together, now is tie time to plant. Dahlias, Field Grown Roofs; We have issued a special catalogue of these, offering 200 standard up-to-date varieties, you should consult this Hat before making up your catalogue for 1912. Araucarlas. Thirty thousand plants in stock at prices lower than ever offered. This is for early delivery only and it will pay you to cover your requirements for the coming season now. Get our special circular offering these plants. For a complete line of all seasonable Florists' Stock, Hardy Perennial Plants, Decorative Plants, Bulbs, Seeds and Sundries consult our current Wholesale List issued September lit. HENRY A. DREER Inc. 714 Chestnut Street., Philadelphia, Pa. Cynosurus Cristatus (Crested Dogstail) Purity and Germination Guaranteed. WM. POWER & CO. Seed Exporters, Waterford, Ireland Cables; "Seedmerchant8."Code .\ BC. 5th edition Uention tJie American Florist when writieiB H. WREDE, LUNEBURG, GERMANT PANSY SEED ' 178 First Prizes, the hiehest awards [ Chicago, Paris. LoDdoD.Bruxelles. 1000 seeds, finest mixed. . 2Sc 1 oz. ..$2.25 Price llftt OD application. Cash with order Mention the American Florist when writing Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers ♦ ♦ For the Wholesale Seed Trade. CXRPINTERIS, CALir. Mention the Atnerican Florist when writ\ng Danish Seeds If you take interest in Cabbage, Caall- (lower. Tomato, Carrot, Mangel, Swede and Turnip, please apply to CHR. OLSEN, Odense, Denmark Wholesale Seed Grower(Establishedl862)iD order to have your name placed on my mailiQE list. Vaughan's Peonies This stock is of our own growing and is strictly true to name. Besides the following we have a full collection of choice varieties which are unex- celled. All strong divisions, 2 to 4 eyes for immediate planting. Each Doz. 100 Cbarlemange. Shell pink with blush center, late $ .25 $2.40 $18.00 Delacllii. Rich deep purple: stroDfi- prower and free 15 1.50 10.00 Duchess de Nemours (Guer- in). Bright pinl£, with lilac tince 20 2.00 15.00 Felix Crousse. One of the best reds Large double- ball shaped flower ... .. 35 3.60 25.00 Festlva (True), Large ivory white with carmine spots .20 2.00 15.00 Festiva Maxima. Snow white with purple spots on the edges of the center petals ..Per 1000 $125. ,20 2 00 15.00 Each Doz. 100 Kohinoor. Shell pink, mid- season $ .20 $1.80 $12.00 Lady Leonora BramweU. Beautiful large rose-col- ored .15 1.50 10.00 Lee's Grandlflora Rubra. Rich red; late 25 2.40 18.00 Madam de Vemeville, One of the most desirable whites Per 1000 $125. .20 2.0O IS.OO Richardson's Rubra Superba. Rich deep crim- son; late 20 2.00 15.00 Rubra Triumphans. Bril liant crimson, yellow sta- mens 20 1.80 12,00 ^^•"chica"S' ^'' Vanghafl*s Seed Store, 25 Barclay Street, NEW YORK Greenhouses, Trial Grounds, and Nurseries, Western Springs, 111. S. A. VOSTERS & SONS, Riel, flolland ■ OFFERS TO THE TRADE THE- |\Ia.««/ Dtf^&ckc White Caroline Tesfouf, at $15 per 100. I^ii4 ssort bsantirm In the world, $6.00 par oa., or |1.60 per ^ os., 76c per 1-16 oz., postas* »«M- Casta wltta order. All seeds offered aro grown ander my personal soperrlslOB on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of atrongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. I ALSO OBOW LAB6ELT BEEDB ON CONTBACT. The American Florist. WITTBOLD'S Plants ARE BEST Pterls Wllsoni. ^ pteris Serrulata. Order Today and Avoid the Risk of Cold Weather Shipments Bedding Plants Achrvantlies, I', de Bailey 2-ln., $2.60 per 100. Ageratum, Slelhi Gurncy and I'rincess Pauline, 2 in.. $2.00 per 100. Alternanthera, Rooted Cuttings. Aiu'ea Nana, Brilliantissima. Parouychoidos Major, $6.00 per 1,000. COLEUS, Sooted Cuttings. Per 1,000 Pfister. red and yellow $6.00 Beckwith's Gem 6.00 Golden Bedder 6.00 Verscha£feltli 6.00 COLEUS, 2-inch. Per 100 Pfister, red and yellow $2.00 Beckwiths Gem 2.00 '■'" 5.00 per doz. DRACAENA INDIVISA. 2 in $3 per 100: $25 per 1,000 7-111.. 2\l. to 3 in. high. $1.25 each; $15 per doz. DRACAENA MASSANGEANA. 6-'n $1.25 each DRACAENA TERMINALIS. 3-in $1.75 per doz. EUONYMOUS VARIEGATA. 2';{;-in. I golden and silver leaf) 60c per doz. 5-in. (golden and silver leaf), 36o each; $4.20 doz. C-in. (golden and silver leaf), 60c each; $6.00 doz. FICUS ELASTICA. (Rubbers). 6-in 50c each; $6.00 per doz. FICUS REPENS, Vines. 2 '--in 60c each Ivy, English, Sin 75c per doz. 4-in $1.60 per doz. Pandanus Utilis, 3-in $2 per doz. PANDANUS VEITCHII. ■4-in : 50c each; $5.50 per doz. o-in 75c each; $9.00 per doz. '^-in $1.00 each; 12.00 per doz. Primula Obconica, 3-in $6 per 100 Sansevierias, 4-iD 20c each: $2.25 doz. SOLANUM ACULEATISSIMUM. G-in., strong plants. .. .60c each; $6 per doz. SOLANUM CAPSICUM. (Jerusalem Cherry.) 5-in $2 per doz.; $15 per 100 6-in $3 per doz. TRADESCANTIA VARIEGATA, (Wandering Jew.) 2-in 40c per doz,; $3 per 100 KENTIA BELMORIANA. Pot zy-.-\n. 3-in. . . 4-iD. . . r)-in. . . e-in. . . High S-lO-in. 12-15-in. 18-20-in. 20-22-In. 26-28-in. 28-30-in. 40-44-in. 44-45-in. 4S-50-in. 50-54-in. Leaves 4 4-5 4-5 5-6 5-6 6-7 6-7 6-7 7-S 7-S 6-in 7-in 7-in 8-in 9-in 9-in Cocos Weddelliana, 2-in., $1.75 per doz.; per 100; 3-iu., $2.60 per doz.; $20 per 100. Cycas Revoluta, (Sago Palm), 6-!n., 76c to $1.00 each. LATANIA BORBONICA. 2-in., 1 to 2 lvs..$3 per 100; $25 per 1,000 4-ln $3 per doz.; $20 per 100 5-in $5 per doz.; $40 per 100 $0.76 1.00 1.50 2.50 4.60 5.50 8.00 10.00 $14 Doz. $1.50 2.00 3.60 9.00 12.00 18.00 30.00 100 $12,00 15,00 30.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA. High Leav 3-in. 4-in. 5-in. PHOENIX 36-40-in. high... 5-in ..20-24-in. 4-0 6-in 30-35-in. 4-G 7-in 36-3S-in. 5-C 8-in 40-42-in. 5-6 9-iu 46-50-in. 6-7 MADE UP PLANTS. Pot High 7-in 24-30 in. 9-in .')0-54-in. 10-in 5S-60-in. 12-in 62-70-in. CANARENSIS. $0.75 1.00 2.50 4.50 7.00 In Pot 3-4 3-5 4-5 4-.- Doz. $1.50 2.00 3.60 5.00 9.00 12.00 Each $ 2.50 8.00 10.00 16.00 $ 2,60 each 10-in., 50-54-in. high 8.00 each 10-in., 'GO-ei-in. high 10.00 each PHOENIX ROEBELENII. per doz. ; $15.00 2y2-in. 3-in. . . 5-in. . . e-in... 7-in. . . .$3 $9 per doz.; per doz. per 100 $22.60 per 100 $70.00 per 100 $2.00 each 2.50 each PHOENIX RECLINATA. 4-in 26c each; $3 per doz.; $80 per 100 ."i-in 50c each: $5 per doz. Gin 75c each: $9 per doz. ARECA LUTESCENS. 3-in.. 3 plants in a pot, $2 per doz.; $15 per lOO. 7-in.. 4 to 5 plants $3 each. 8-in.. 5 to 6 plants in a high. $5 each. pot, 36-in. high, pot, 60 to 64-In. THE GEO.WITTBOLD CO. EDGEBROOK, CHICAGO. 692 The American Florist. Oct. 7, i The Nursery Trade || "1 nt: .1 I. American Aasoclallon of Nurserym J. H. Dayton, Painesville, O.. Presiden VV.H. Wyman. North Abington. Mass.. Vice PresideDt; John Hall. Rochester. N.Y..Sec'y Thirty-seventh annual convention to be held at Boston. Mass.. 1912. THE fourth National Apple Show will be held in Spokane, Wash., November 23-30, 1911. THE Florists' and Nurserymen's As- sociation of Montana held its annual meeting at Helena, Mont., September 26, 1911. Nashua, N. H.— The Main street station was awarded the nrst prize for the best flower gardens of the Boston & Maine railroad. BUFFALO, N. Y.— Park Commissioners Kasting and Hosier have awarded the contract for building the new green- house in Delaware park to Lord & Burnham Co. of New York, whose bid was $18,063. IT IS reported that California grow- ers are planting canning fruits, such as cling peaches and Bartlett pears, and passing up the shipping fruits en- tirely, which is no doubt due to the low price shipping fruit brought in the eastern market this year. Waco, Texas.— The eleventh annual convention of the Texas Nurserymen's Association was held September 13. The annual reports showed the associa- tion to be in a very healthy condition from both financial and numerical standpoints. The Agricultural Experiment Station of South Dakota has issued Bulletin No. 130 describing the new fruits which have been originated at the Sta- tion by hybridizing the native sand cherry with stone fruits from Europe and Asia. The new fruits have been distributed in a preliminary way that their comparative value may be defi- nitely established. Cornus Paucinervls. This promises to be a useful shrub, and its dense evergreen habit and splendidly hardy constitution suggest its suitability for hedges, says the Gardeners' Magazine, when it becomes plentiful. The narrowly lanceolate leaves are about an inch and a half long, and closely set on reddish stems. The plant branches as freely and densely as a thorn or privet. The flat- tened heads of flowers are composed of numerous creamy-white blossoms, each with four segments, these heads are three or four inches across. Cornus paucinervls is also one of E. H. Wil- son's finds, and hails from China. Award of merit, Royal Horticultural Society, August 1. Hon. Vicary Gibbs (E. Beckett, gardener), Aldenham House, Elstree. Washington. .\ SURPLUS OF STOCK. We hear and read so much these days about the high cost of living, the enormous profits of the middlemen, the failure of the sugar crop and other woes of the ultimate consumers that it would appear on the surface that there is a widespread conspiracy to "soak" the ultimate consumer. However that may be, we hasten to state if such a combination exists that the florists are not in it. They can't get in. The usual form of procedure of the monop- olies is to create a shortage and then raise the price, which brings us to the realization that there is a surplus in- stead of a shortage of flowers. This surplus was very noticeable during the past week. There was a surplus of roses and though carnations were not plentiful, there was more than enough to supply the demand. From the quantity of dahlias seen it might be inferred that most of the farmers have taken up their culture. Chrysanthe- mums are not yet factors in the mar- ket and it is fortunate that they are not, if they were, like the lamented Petroleum V. Nasby, we could see no hope but in a frost. However, all is not lost. Summer, though oSicially ended some time ago, lingered on till the last of September, but October opens with the unmistakable signs of fall, to-wit leaden clouds, frequently full of water, cool nights and renewed activity among the vendors of hot pea- nuts. At the furthest the outside stock can last but a short time and a con- tinuance of dark weather will shorten the greenhouse supply. The wealthy people are returning from their sum- mer travels and are beginning to make preparations for the "season." An old florist has said that the men of his craft are a "hopeful lot" and as the years go by his statement is amply verified. The growers go on adding yearly to their facilities; the retailers or a large part of them, are always striving for better locations, better stores and furnishings and better stock. Even the downtrodden street fakir's self-esteem is rising, for one of them had a man arrested here the other day for hitting him on the nose. NOTES. The parade of the Veiled Prophets September 26 was an imposing specta- cle and Solomon in all his glory could not have had much on Grand Marshal W. F. Gude and his aides, several of whom were also florists. We have it from a person of considerable veracity that the horses they rode were Arabian stallions imported from Coffeyville, Kans. — at enormous expense. The shimmering purple and gold robes and fezes of the cavalcade transformed Pennsylvania avenue into a scene of oriental splendor. Some of the instru- ments of torture used on their victims by the members of this mysterious or- der were seen in the procession, very noticeable being the official goat gaily bedecked with flowers; in fact, the goat had all the flowers that were in the parade. This, we take it, was because he was an imported Cashmere goat that always had flowers in his native land and would not march without them. J. Louis Loose, of the Washington Florists' Co., who has an extensive range at Alexandria, Va.. has a great stock of chrysanthemums and carna- tions coming on. Mr. Loose is, so far as we are aware, the only grower in this vicinity who has any of the noted carnations. Alma Ward and Mrs. C. W. Ward. Another noteworthy feature at his range is a fine stock of ferns. The Kramer Floral Co., of which Chas. Kramer, a brother to the irre- pressible F. H., is manager, has re- cently moved into a large corner store, 901 King street. Alexandria, where their facilities are much more com- plete. Jasper Wilson, son of the Secretary of Agriculture, who for a number of years has been his father's private sec- retary, has resigned to accept, it is said, a business position in some part of the west. At the U. S. propagating gardens the culture of gardenias has recently been taken up and the crop is looking well. Roses, carnations and chrysanthemums are also in good condition at these gar- dens. David Grillbortzer, another Alexan- dria grower, has a large area in roses and carnations, all of which are look- ing well. He has just completed a new house, 50x1.50 feet, for sweet peas. A. F. F. Fruit Trees ^p?!? AS''- Fine Trres. Prices reasonable. MITCHELL'S NURSERY, Beverly, Ohio Phoenix Nursery Zmm) ffurserymen and Floriata BLOOMINGTON, OLINOIS Send list ol wastt tor prices. Wholesale catalOBue for 1911 now ready Jacs Smits & Co., 'f^'.S? Azaleas, (hardy), Berried Plants, Bleeding Hearts, Blue Spruces, Boxwood, Clematis, Climb- ing Plants, Conifers, Evergreens, Funkias la sorts, Hydrangea P. O., Japan Maples, Peonies, Pot-grown Plants, (Lilacs a specialty), Rbodo- denrons, Roses, Spireas, Valleys. Price List Free on Demand. «C Arbor Vitae (Tboya Occldentalls.) A ipleodid stock of 3 to 4 ft. and 4 ts 5 ft, trees. Write for descriptions and prion, The Wm. H. Moon Co., MORRISVtLU. PA. LARGE TREES OAKS and MAPLES Pines and Hemlock* ANDORRA NURSERIHSa Wm. Wsrner Harper. Prop. Cbestnat EUll, PHILA., PA. For Fall Planting Lilium Tenuifolium, Hansoni, Davnri- cum, Henryi, Elegans and Wallacei; Daphne Cneorum, Delphinium For- mosum, Syringa Japonica, German and Japan Iris. Fall list issued in August. E. S. MILLER, Wading River, N. Y. W W^ M ^^ We have still to spare a few German iris at $1.50 ■ m^ ■ ^^ per 100, and Japanese Iris at $2.50 per 100. Cash ^ M.^^ M. ^^^ with order at these figures. Central Seed & Bulb Co., Benton Harbor, Mich. igii. The American Florist. 593 Vaughan's Choice Plants for Fall Sales, This Stock is in First-Class Condition for Immediate Sliipment Araucaria Excelsa Glauca. Bach 5-ln. pots, 10-12 in. blgU, 2-3 whorls S0,76 6-ln. " 14-16 in. " 3 " 1.26 6-in. " 18-18 in. " 4 •■ 1.60 ARAUCARIA ROBUSTA COMPACTA. 6-ln. pots, 12 In. high, 3-4 whorls 1.25 4 " 2.00 4-5 •• 8.00 6-ln. " 14-16 in. Tin. •' 18-20 In. ARECA LUTESCENS. 4-ln. pots. 3 plants each. 15-18 in. high ASPARAGUS, Hatcberi. Each 2% inch $0,30 Fliunosus Nanus. 2 inch 2% " Sprengeri. Seedlings Dozen $3.00 .60 .76 .. .36 100 $16.00 8.00 4.50 1.00 8.00 Dozen $ 8.00 14.00 17.00 14.00 22.00 34.00 3.00 1.000 $100.00 25.00 40.00 8.00 21^ inch .6t Chrysanthemums Bush plants. Fine for exhibition purposes. Each Dozen 6 Inch $0.60 $4.60 7 •' 76 8.00 8 " 85 9.00 All colors. Write for Tarleties and prices on larger sizes. FERNS. Assorted for Dishes. (Our selection of varieties. Doz. 100 2V4 inch per 1,000, $30.00.) $0.50 $3.60 JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Doz. 100 Strong plants, fleld-grown. In pots $1.50 $10,00 10 10 Size Pot 4 inch 5 " B " 6 '• 6 " 7 " 8 " 8 •' 8 ■' 9 •• 10 " 12 " Kentia Belmoreana. Leaves Height Each .5-6 12-15 inch $0,60 75 1,50 2.00 8.60 ,. 3,00 ' , 4.00 6.00 8,00 12,00 .5-6 18 6 22-24 6-7 26-28 6-7 28-30 6-7 30-32 6-7 36-38 6-7 42-46 6-7 48-50 6-7 52-54 Dozen $ 6,00 9,00 17,00 Per 100 $40,00 Kentia Forsteriana. Leaves Height 5 15 inch 5-6 20-24 5-6 24-28 5-6 30-32 5-6 34-36 6-7 36-^0 6-7 40-44 Tub... .6-7 44-^8 6-7 52-55 6-7 60 6-7 66 Tub... .6-7 72 Each $ 0.50 ,76 1,00 1,60 2,00 3.60 4.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 10,00 16.00 Dozen $ 6,00 8.00 11.00 17.00 Per 100 $40.00 r ^"5^^^ 1 ' ) 0 ^m E^ v 'i # .:<;.. •./•,;'^ ^fe - ,-" K^ >^ 2^" ^^Kissm^ . 91 L=._ • fi^ ¥ size Pot 7 inch . 7 Tub., ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. KENTIA FORSTERIANA-Made-up. No. of Plants Height 3 28-30 inch 3 30-34 " ■ 3-4 34-38 " 3-4 40-42 " 8 " 3^ 44^8 " 9 " 3-4 62-56 " LATANIA BORBONICA. Size Pot Leaves Height 8 inch 6-7 26-28 Inch $ 2.00 8 ■' 6-7 34-36 " 8.00 PANDANUS UTILIS. Bach Dozen S-lnch pots $0.16 $1.60 4-lncb pots 26 2.60 Each .$ 2.60 . 3.00 . 4.00 . 6.00 . 6.00 . 8.00 Bach Phoenix Canariensis. Size Pot Height 8 Inch 30-35 inch 8 " Tub 40-45 " PHOEMX RECLINATA 6 inch 24-26 Inch 3.00 4.00 .$0.76 $ 8.00 PHOENIX ROEBELENI Size Pot Each 4 Inches $0.60 5 inches 1-25 Size Pot 6 inches 7 inches 8 inches 9 in. Tub PEPPERS, Height 16 to 18-ln. 20 to 22-ln. 22 to 24-in. 24 to 26-in. CHRISTMAS, Spread Each 20 to22-in $2.00 22 to 24-in 2.50 24 to 28-ln 4.00 30 to32-in 5.00 Dozen $ 6.00 14.00 Dozen $22.00 5 Inch POINSETTIAS. 2% Inch PRIMULA OBCONICA.2V4 Each .$0,20 Dozen $2,00 ,86 ,60 Per 100 Per 1.000 $16,00 6.00 $46.00 4.00 35.00 CHICAGO Plants ordered at once may be shippeil now before freezing weather. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, new york Greenhouses. Trial Grounds and Nurseries: Western Springs, III. 4 TEW GOOD THINGS The Best White Rose Ever Offered YOl WANT. Geraniams, Nutt. Buchner, Ricard. Perkins, PoiteviOe, 2 in. $2.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, Sin. 25c each, WUtmani Ferns, 4 ki., 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3 in,. $5,00; 4-in., $10,00: Sin. $25 00 per 100. VincaVar.,2in., 2c. Asparagns Sprengen, 2-in., $2,50 per 100. Asparagus Plomosns, 2 in., $3.00 per 100. Cash with order GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. tiention the American Florist when writin/] WE SHALL DISSEMINATE Double White Killarney We Are Now Booking Orders for March Delivery. See it in St. l/ouis, Milwaukee, or at the Chicago Ftorists' Club meeting in November. See it growing at The Budlong Rose Co., in Auburn, R, I,, or with us at Cromwell. Onler now to be sure of early delivery. 3. N. PIERSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Advertisers, Send Copy Early for Best Service. 594 The American Florist. Oct. 7, $3.00 POSTPAID TO Any ADDRESS SAVES MANY TIMES #»ITS PRICEi^ THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S DIRECTORY saves many times its price to every one who catalogues or circulaiizes the trade. Fully revised to date of publicatioOf it puts the mail only to live names, avoiding vtraste of post<^e and printed matter, time and labor. Contains 5'JOpages, lists of Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada by states and towns, also alpliabeticaily ; firms that issue catalogues, foreign merchants, horticultural societies and much other up-to-date information which makes it a reference book of daily utility wherever a wholesale trade is done. Published annually by the Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. Quick Action To move this seasonable stock quickly, we are offering it until sold at prices that will either sell it or show us that no one is in need of tliis stock. VIOLETS Lady Hume Campbell, Gov. Herrick, Swanley White, Marie Lynch (new pink), fine, strong field clumps 4c each Marie Lynch, Swanley Wlifte, Lady Hume Campbell, 'IVi-ixi. pot plants He each These violets are clean, strong and thrifty, absolutely without disappoint- ment. California Privet '?, to 6 ft. specimens 10c 2 to '.'y ft oc 18 to --'4 in :',c Clematis Paniculate Bnormous 3-yr.-old field clumps. ..r_'c Althaea White. :; to 4 ft oc Blanche. :; to 4 ft Ck- Viburnum Plicatum specimen plants, 4 to G ft loc 12 to 18 in 7c 8 to lOin 5c The Dingee & Conard Co, West Grove, Penn. Asparagus Per 100 PiDmosns, 2'-i in. pots 2 00 Asparagus Sprengeri, 2Vt-'\ti. pots per 1000, $17.50 2 00 Pansy Plants $2. 50 per 1000 Primroses Per 100 Chinese Obc. Alba, Rosea and F»rbe8i.$2 00 Obconica Gieantea 244in. pots 3 00 Vinca Varlegata.from field 4 00 Casb. Please. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O. CARNATIONS White Wonder THE BEST WHITE CARNATION for all growers. Extra Large Field-Grown Plants. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Prompt delivery. F.Dorner&SonsCo.fnT^'"'' Mention theAmcrican Florist ivhcn ivriting FIELD CARNATION PLANTS strong Clean Stock White Perfection Fit 100 6 00 Winsor. White Lawson Per 100 5 00 Admiration Per 100 5 00 F. O. B. Morton Grove. POEHLMANN BROS. GO., Morton Grove, III. Mention the American Florist when writtns SMILAX Fine bushv plants, 2^o-iach, $1.50 per 100; $13.50 per 1000. AspraagUS Sprengeri, fine2V2-in-. $1 50 per 100; 4-in. $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, fine plants, iV-,- inch, $2.00 per 100. Pansies, our well known strain, none better; Forget-me-not, Daisies, (Bel- lis). Wallflowers, Sweet Williams, Gaillardias. all these are fine plants, at $2.50 per 1000; $10.00 for 600U. Hollyhocks, double, in separate colors, 75c per 100, $5.00 per 1000. Lettuce, Grand Rapids, $1.00 per 1000; $8.50 for 10,000. J. C. SCHMIDT, otter and Maple Sts., BRISTOL. PA. IF TOU SAW IT IN THE THE FLORIST SAT so IN YOUR NEXT OROEC igii. The American Florist. 595 tieacock's Palms and Terns Home Grown. Strong and Well Established. Order at once, u liile you can have them Shipped by freight. While our sales have been much heavier than ever before, we are still strong on sizes quoted: Kent la Belmoreana Pot Leaves 2H-in. 4 3 -in. 6 5 -in. 6 to 7 6 -in. 6 to 7 Cedar tub Iveave.s 7 -in. 6 to 7 7 -in. 6 to 7 9 -in. 6 to 7 9 -in. 6 to 7 9 -in. 6 to 7 In. high Each 8 to 10... 12... 18. ..$0.60 24... 1.00 Doz. ; 1 50 2 00 6 00 12 00 In. high 34 to 36.. 36 to 38.. 40 to 45.. 42 to 48.. 48 to .51.. Each Doz. $2 50 .$30 00 3 00 36 00 4 00 48 00 6 00 6 00 Gocos Weddelliana Pot In. high 100 2ya-in. 8 to 10 $10 00 2ii-in. 10 to 12 16 00 Kentia Forsteriana Pot Leaves In. high Each Doz. 6-in. 5to 6 28 to 30 $1 00 :|il2 00 6-in. « 31 to 36 1 .50 18 00 Kentia Forsteriana Cedar Made Up tub Plants In. high Each Doz. 7-in. 4 36 $2 50 $30 00 7-in. 4 36 to 40 3 00 36 00 9-in. 4 40 to 42 4 00 48 00 9-in. 4 42 to 48 6 00 60 00 Cibotium Scliiedei Cedar tub. Spread Each 9-in. 4 to 5 feet $1 00 to $5 00 9 in. 5 to 6 feet 6 00 Areca Lutescens In. high Each 86 $2 00 42 3 00 Pot Plants \u pot 7-in. 3 8-in. 3 Cedar Tub Plants in tub In. high Each 9-in. Several 48 to 54 $5 00 9-in. " 5-ft 7 50 Ptioenix Roebeleni Pot Each 6-in. Nicely characterized $1 00 6-in. 18to'20-in. spread 1 50 Cedar tub High Spread Each 7-in. 18-in. 24-in $2 00 JOSEPH HEACOCK CO. Wyncote, Pa. Railway station, Jenitintown Perns for Dishes Per 100 Per 1000 IVi-xn S3.S0 $30.00 Asparagus Plumosus, 2M inch $3 50 per 100: $30.00 per 1000. 3 in. $6.00 per 100. Primroses, Obconica, best large flowerinB strain, strone 2^2 inch pot plants. $3.00 per 100; $25.(X) per lOOD. son at 1000 rates. Cash with order Rubber Plants, 6-in pot. 20 24 in. high, 50c each. Araucaria Excelsa, 5 in. pot. 50c to 75c each; b in. pot. $1.00 to $1.25 each. FRANK GECHSLIN, 4911 Qulncv St.. CHICAGO SMITH'S ADVANCE CHRYSANTHEMUM stock plants 25c each. Golden Glow, stock plants 10c each. ELI CROSS, 25 Monroe street GRAND 'RAPIDS MICH. SPECIALTIES. Roaes, from Sin poK. Cbrysantbemnms Carnations for fall delivery. Smilax. Violeti IN BEST VARIETIES. Fricei low. Send for lilt Wood Brothers. S^tff^^^: Nephrolepf s Giatrasii 214-in. $8.00 per 100; $76 per 1000 4-in. $25.00 per 100. GEORGE GIATRAS WestHoboken, N, J. Sfeir"' Boston Ferns for growing on. we have 15.000 of them 4 inch $15.00 per 100 5inch 25 00 per 100 6-inch 40.00 per 100 Asparagus Plumosus, 2 inch. $2 50 per 100 — Cash, please. THE REESER PLANT COMPANY ^"'"pirn'tLYen"'''"' SPRINGFIELD, OHIO Mention the American Florist when writing J. D. Thompson Carnation Co. Carnation Specialists JOLIET, ILL. Mention the American. Florist when writing PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants Field Grown Carnation Plants Direct from the Grower. Per 100 1000 Light Pinl£ Encliantress $7 00 $60 00 Lawson Enchantress S 00 50 00 Rose Pink Enchantress 7 00 60 00 White Enchantress 8 00 70 00 White Perfection 7 00 65 00 Sanaamo, 10 in. in diameter 5 00 50 00 AlvCia 5 00 5000 MayDay 5 00 50 00 Victoria 7-00 60 00 Georgia 7 00 60 00 Winsor 5 00 45 00 Beacon 7 00 60 00 Victory 7 00 60 00 M.A.Patten 6 00 50 00 Boston Market S 00 45 OO Queen 500 45 00 Lady BountituI 6 00 55 00 .All of the ahove plants are in fine condition, clean, thrifty and vigorous, guaranteed in every way. If on receiving any of the above plants, they are not as represented, they can be returned at once and your remittance will be refunded. It pays to buy good stock such as we grow. They will produce twice as many blooms as the cheaper grades offered HOWARD P. KLEINH&NS. 66 Centre Sq Easlon, Pa. •• JOHN SCOTT, Rutland Rd. & E. 45tb St. BROOKLYN. N.Y LARGE CLUMPS Adiantum Croweanum $20.00 per 100 POEHLIVI^NN BROS. CO., MORTON GROVE, ILL. Boston Ferns. 2H-in. $30.00 per 1000 w j^irr'Boc.A.ps'T pfixczva iVz-in., $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 260 at 1000 rate. Magnifica, 2'-2 inch 15c each. HENRY H. BARROWS & SON. Whitman. Mass. Robert Craig Co...] I J ^3Ss PALMS I and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49ih Sts., Philadelphia, 596 The American Florist. Oct. 7, THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. Thisl20page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- stains many chapters } covering all sides of growing, propagating storing, etc., and also some pagesofvaluable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources, A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners. Florist! and Home-makers, taught by Prof. Craig and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up-to-date methods and practice are in demand for the , best positions. A knowledge o Landscape Gardenlngls Indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes, 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dept. A. F.. Springfield, Mass. PROF. CRAIG, f . Mention the Atnerican Florist when writing Field grown select plants. Per 1000 White Enchantress $50 00 White Perfection 50 00 Enchantress 50 00 Rose Pink Enchantress 50 00 Miniborya Farm, 109 East Broad St., Richmond, Va. Mention the American Florist when writing Florists' Roses Hybrid Perpetual and Rambler Jackson & Perkins Co., S:»%K Seasonable Stock Christmas Peppers,, 4-inch pots, fine, $10.00 per 100. Cineraria, Grand Iittleplantsin2i4- in. pots, $J.50per 100. Primula Obconlca, G i g a n t e a (Arendsi), $:;.00 per 100. Fern Dish Ferns, if;'..00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Asparagus Plumosus, L'i:i-in. ' 1000; :l-in. $3. CO $6.00 per 100; $26.00 per per 100. Boston Ferns, from bench, ready for 6-in. pots, $20.00 per ICOO. Scottll and Scholzell Ferns, from bench ready for 4-in. pots, $15.00 per 100; ready for 5-in. pots $20 per 100. Hydrangea Otaksa, pot grown plants, 3 to 6 shoots, 6-in. pots, $35 per 100; 2 to 3 shoots from 6-in pots, $26.00 ser 100. Field Grown Plants, ready for 8-in pots, 6 to 7 shoots, $25.00 per 100; 3 to 6 shoots, $12.00 per 100. Extra specimens, for large tubs, 12 to 15 shoots, $1.00 each. General assortment Forlsts' Bulbs, Seeds and Plants. Send for catalog No. 5, just out. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0. B. & A. SPECIALTIES Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Autumn Bull>s and Roots, Conifers, Pines Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. WE are. only a few minutes from New York City: Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. BOBBINK& ATKINS Nurserymen and Florists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. Geraniums Next delivery about the middle of Novem- ber. Good cuttings irom inside stock at $12.50 per 1000 for S. A. Nutt, and $14.00 per 1000 for Ricard and Poitevine. Have no other varieties. Coleus Rooted, to order any time ol the year, at $1.00 per 100 for Giant-leaved, thefinest collec- tion in the United States 75c per iLOforstand- ard mixed and red and yellow. Hardy Phlox lOO.OOO divided roots, an extra fine assort- ment, mixed, at $2.50 per lOO. Vou will make no mistake buyiog these. To save time, s-end cash with the order. Iris The best early blue, yellow variegated and dark lavender at $1.50 per 100 for food, strong roots. Plumosus About 5.000 good young plants at $2 per 100- to make room ; after Nov . 1st. at $2.50 per 100. Smilax and Sprengeri Last call for these at 1.00 per 100. Lime The real thing for florists. Let me tell you about it before you buy. It will be money in your pocket. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Fa. FOR GROWING ON Per 100 Hjdraugea Otaksa. 6 in. 3 to 6 crowns $30 00 5in. 3to5crowns 20 00 4in. 2to5crown8 12 50 Marguerite Daisies, 6 in 25 00 Sin 15 00 4 in 10 00 Per ICC Genista Fragrans. 5 in 25 00 4in ISOO Kaiserin Rose Plants, 3 in 5 00 Ampelopsis Veltchii, 4 in 20 00 3-in 10 0(< Hydrangea, (Thomas Hogg) 4 in 10 0( J. William Colflesh's Sons, '''' Vvfnur '^^"'' (Successors to J. WiUiam Colflesh) Philadelphia, Pa. froi^:]^s» 2Hi». Bostons $5.00 Whitmanii 6.00 Amerpholii 6.00 Piersonii Superbiasima Plumosus 3.50 Sprengerii 2.50 Maiden Hair 5 00 Small Ferns 5'00 3-in. $10.0(1 12.50 12.50 8.00 5.00 1500 GEO. A, Best values ever offered— Satisfaction guajanteed. Send cash or flrst-class reference. 4 In. 5-iiv 6-in. 7'in. 8 to $15.00 $25;* $40.00 $60.00 |100.0« 20.00 35.00 60.00 85.00 125.(» 20.00 35.00 60.00 85.W 12500 ,35.00 35.00 75.00 100.00 1S.0« 25.00 50.00 . 12.50 25.00 25.00 KUHL, Wholesale Florist. 508-516 Main StMCt, Pekin. IH. igii. The American Florist. 597 Field-Grown Carnation Plants of Field Grown Carnation Plants Per ICO lOCO White Perfection $6 00 $50 00 Lady Bouniiful 6 00 50 00 Queen Louis 6 00 50 00 Apple Blossom 6 00 50 00 Enchantress 6 OU 50 00 Pink Imperial 6 00 50 00 Admiration 6 00 50 00 Lawson 6 00 50 00 VVinsor 6(0 50 00 FlaminKO 6 00 50 00 Robf. Craiu 6 00 50 CO Harlowarden 6 00 50 00 Roosevelt 6 00 50 CO Canary Bird. Jessica 5 00 SHOO J. L DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. lfen^isn the American Florist when writlns Asparagus Plumosus, 2in. pots $2.(ki: 2^2 in. pots $3.00; 3 in. pots. $4.00 per IdO. Asparagus Sprenfteri, 2 in.pots. $2.00: .vin. pots. $4 00 per 100. SmUax, 2-in. pots. $2.00: 3-iD. pots. $4.00 per 100. Ferns, Boston, Whitmani. Schoheli, 4 in pots. %2 00 per doz.; 5-in. pots. $3.00 per doz Polnsettias. 2H in. pots. $5.00 per tOO. Dracaena Indivlsa, 3 in. pots $4.00 per 100. Crotons. fine plants. $2.00 per dozen. Geraniums, R C. best commercial varie- ties, mixed. $1.00 per 100. $8.00 per 1000- nth a Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Bright Spot Ready Now NiC. Zweifel, Ntrih Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mention the American Florist when writing ^t'rU ASPARAGUS Plumosus, 3-in., at per 1000, $50.00 Sprengeri, 4-in., at per 1000, 60.00 3-iii., at per 1000, 46,00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO., Morton Qrove, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing PEONIES At bargain prices. Also other stock. Write for list. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. Ftease meniion the American Florist when writing. ao,ooo Field Grown Carnation Plants Big and health? Enchantress, White and Pink Lawson, $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. y. J. SHAAF, Dansville, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing firowing Some Roses Ivittle book 8 pages bigger. ^<1^UL LULL %spRiNCiricLD-oMioJ Wake Up! Brothers, Sisters, Florists Everywhere, Wake Up ! ■ I®" Ix)ok ! It is day light. How tnuch longer will yoa sleep? PROSPERITY 1 PROSPERITY! PROSPERITY! Now KNOCKING at your door! Will yon look on ? Will you wait? Florists everywhere preparing. Araucaria Excelsa Our Specialty. Warning — Don't be deceived. Now. as well as for the last twenty-five years, we hold the ground as leaders lo importing. growiDe and shipping of our specialty, the Araucarias, For decorative purposes, in connection with palms, they will make a fine display. Araucaria Excelsa, raised from top cut- tings. 6 7 inch pots. 4 to5 years old 5. 6 and 7 tiers 25. 28. 30. 35, 40in. in height. . $1.00 $1 25.$1.50.$2,00to$2.50each Araucaria Excelsa Glauca and Robusta compacta, 6 - 7 in. pots, fine bushy plants $1.25. $1.50, $2.00 each Araucaria Excelsa, new importation. out of 5. 5^2. and 6-in. pots, 2 to 3 years old, 3. 4 and 5 tiers. 10 12. 14. 16. 18 and 20 inches high 40c. 50c 75c and $1.00 each Robusta Compacta Excelsa Glanca, 3H andf.in. pots $1.00 to $1.25 each Kentla Belmoreana, 4 year old. 30 to 35incbei high. $1.50. Kentia Forsteriana, 4 year old. 30 to 35 inches high. $1.50, Kentla Forsteriana, 4 year old. 24 to 26 inches high. 75c to $1.00. KentiaBelmoreana, 4 year old. combination or made up of 3 plants, 26 to 28 inches high. $1,00. $1.25and$1.50. KentiaBelmoreana, combination or made up o 3 plants, 3 year old 24 to 26 inches high. 75c to KentiaBelmoreana, 4 year old. 26 to 28 iiKbei high, $1.00 to $1.25. Kentia Belmoreana, 4 in., 25c, 30c to 35c. Cocos Weddellana Palms, made up of 3 plants. 4 to 5-in. pots. 30c. 40c and 50c: 3-in.. 15c, 18c and 20c. Cycas Revoluta or Sago Palm, the genuine large and long leaved variety, imported direct from Japan 6 7 in. pots. 5 to 15 leaves to a plant 10c to 12c per leaf. Areca Lutescens, 4 in. pots, made up. 25c. 30c and 35c. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2H-iD..$3.00per 100: $25.no per 1000; 3 in.. $5.00 per 100: 4in., $10.00 per 100. Solanum or Jerusalem Cherries, 2H-in,. $3.00 per 100: 4 in. pots. 10c; 6 in. 25c. Flcus Elastlca (Rubbers). 5^ to 6in. pots. 25 to 28 in high. 35c, 40c and 50c; 7 in, pots, 30 in. hijh and uo 7Sc toSl.OO. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, SH to 6 in. pots, 40c. 5'c. 60c and 75r. _ Begonia Glory of Cincinnati, 3H to 6 in. pots. 73c. Begonias New Improved Erfordi and Aach- mann*s Beauty, anew Improved Vernon Red. a constaat bloomer for Christmas trade. 2V5in. pots. $5 00 per 100: 3 In.. $7.00per 100; 4-in.. 15c. Cyclamen Grandlflora, 4 in.. 25c. cineraria aybridaGrandiflora,Aschmaon's well known strain. 2^ m. pots, $3,00 per 100. Primula Obconica Grandlflora, assorted colors, ij medium 4in.. lOc; large 4-in., 15c; 5Viin.,25c: ^ bushy. Primula Chlnensis, John F. Rupp'ssowell known strain, assorted colors. 4-in.. 10c. Poinsettlas, large 4 in., ready to shift into 5-in.. 25c: short, grown outdoors. Adiantum Hybridum, large 4 in., 15c; medinm size 4 in., 10c. Three Houses in Ferns Pot, Not Bencli Grown. Nepb. Scottli, Scholzeli and WMtmani, 544 to 6-in. pots 35c. 40c and 50c: 7-in.. 75c toSl.OO. Boston Ferns, 5H in., 35c to 40c; 6 in, ,50c; 7in.. 7i;cto$i,oo. Neph. Cordate Compacta, 4 in.. 10c. Scholze»i, 4 m., 20c; Sh lo 6in. pets. 30c. 40c to50c. Ferns for Dishes, a good assortment. 2H'in.pat9. $4.00 per 110. Pteris Wilsoni Ferns, 6 in. paiu. 3 plants lo a pan 25c to 35c per pan. Fern Balls, imported direct from Japan, alread? started. 50c. 25 at 100 rates. Cash with order, please. AU plants must travel at purchaser's risk. GODFREY ASCHMANN WholesaleGrower and Importer of Potted Plants, 1012 W, Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing Chrysanthemum Stock Plants Smith's Advance The earliest known large flowering white, a com- panion for Golden Glow. Strong beach-grown, which ought to produce 100 or more plants before planting time next year. Price: 50c each. $4.C0 per 10; $35.00 per 100; 5 at 10, 25 at 100 rate. Immediate delivery. We are the originators of the variety, and can guarantee true stock. Elmer D. Smith & Co., ^iT' Always mention The American Plorit when you order Hock. : ; : Carnations Field Plants 100 1000 Enchantress $6.00 $60.00 White Enchantress select 7.00 May Day 6.00 BO.OO Mary Tolman 5.00 40.00 Sangamo 5.00 40.00 250 at 1000 rate. Healthy, Well Branched Stock. DBS PLAINES FLORAL CO. DES PLAINES, ILL. 598 The American Florist. Oct. Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The ...-6CS American Spawn Co.590 AmlingECCo 577 Andersons A ;83 Andersen Specialty Co 59S Andorra Nurseries ..592 .AnKermuellerGeo H578 Aphine MfgCo 606 Aschmano Godfrey.. 597 Atlanta Floral Co.. 583 Auburndate Gold Fish Co ,582 Badgley Reidel & Meyer. Inc 581 Baer Juiluis 584 Banning Frank II Barrows H H & Son.595 Bassett &Washburn 570 Baur J A Pottery Colli Bayersdorler H Ill Beaven E A 582 Bernini; H G 578 Bcrtermann Bros Co583 Bobbink &Atkins ...596 Boddington A T 11 BodgerJno& Son8Co587 Boland ] B Co 584 BolgianoJ&Sons. ...587 Bowe MA ;84 Braslan Seed Gro Co.'S6 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 585 Bridgeman's 588 BrtinsH N II Buchbinder Bros 607 BuckbeeHW 584 Budlong] A 574 Burnett Bros II Burpee W A & Co...58S Caldwell the Woods- man Co 582 Camp Conduit Co.. 606 Canger & Gormley. 583 Carter Geo M 582 CenSeed & Bulb Co.. 592 Chi Cam. Co 1 56S Chicago Flower Growers Ass'n 576 Chi House WreckCoBuS Clark The EB Co.. 588 Clarke's Sons David .584 Cleveland CutFloCo585 Colflesh J W .Sons.. 596 Cooke GeoH 584 Cotsonas Geo & Co. .582 Cottage Gardens.... 558 Cowee W J 603 Craig Robt Co 595 Critchell C E 579 Cross Ell 595 Crump Frank F 5S4 Cunningham Jos H.. 594 Daniels & Fisher... 585 DardsChas 583 Deamud J B Co 571 Dennaiffe & Son. ..,586 DesplainesFlo. Co.. 597 Detroit Flower Pot. .Ill Dietscb A &Co IV DilIerCask'y& KeeE607 Dillon J L 597 Dingee & Conard Co594 Dorner F & Sons Co594 Dreer HA ..III 589 605 DunlopJohnH .... 585 Eagle Mach. Wk....607 edwards Fold'g Box608 EiseleC 597 Elliott W H 578 Em mans Geo M 593 Eyres HG 585 Fish Henry Seed Co. 589 Florists' Hail Assn. .605 Foley Mfg Co IV FordM C SSI Ford Wm P ;SI Fox Hall Farm .... 59 i Freeman MrsJB ....585 PottlerFiske Rawsoo Co II Frnment HE 581 Galvin Thos F 585 Garden City SandColII Garland Geo M Co..6U7 Gasser J M Co 584 Geny Bros 584 Glatras Geo 595 Giblin & Co 6(S Good & Reese Co ... 1 Gorham & Chapline.604 Grand RapidsFlo Co584 Graves Nathan R... 603 Greater New York Florists' Ass'n.... 581 Grillbortzer David G5S3 Gude Bros — 585 Heacock Jos Co 595 Heinl John & Son. ..584 Henderson A & Co.. 982 Herr Albert M 5% Herrmann A 696 Hess& Swoboda... 583 Hews AH& Co Ill Hilfinger Bros Ill HippardE 605 Hitcbings & Co 605 Hocrber Bros 577 HoSman Flo Artist.. 584 Hoffmeister Flo. Co .5/9 Holm & Olson 58.^ Holton&Hunkel Co 5/8580 Home Cor School.. .596 Hooker H M Co 61j7 Hrudka L Pottery Co Ill HuntE H S77 Hurt! Edgar T 588 Igoe Bros 5VS Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 602 Isbell S M& Co ....588 Jackson&Perkins .. 596 Jacobs S & Sons 603 Jansky John — 578 Johnson W W&Son5S8 Jones Percy 577 Kasting W F Co. ...581 tCeller Geo & Sons. .Ill Keller J B & Sons.. .584 Kellogg Geo M 584 Kelw»y &Son 588 Kennicoit Bros 5?7 Kessler Bros 581 KiftRobt ,.'^84 Kimberlin Seed Co. ,5^6 King Construct'n .. 608 KleinhansP Howard595 Kohr AF Ill Kramer I N & Son. .111 Krick's Letters 604 Kroeschell Bros Co. 603 607 Kruchten John 5?7 Kuebler Wm ,581 Kuehn C A 57S KuhlGeo A 5% Kyle &Foerster 577 Ky Tob Prod Co. ...598 Lager & Hurrell I Lange A 583 LandrethSeedCo....587 Leedle Floral Co. ...597 Lichtenberger J 598 Lord& Burnham Co. 603 6C6 McCallumCo 582 McConnell Alex 585 McCullough'sJM Sons Co 579 McHutchison&Co.. II McKellar Chas. W..574 McKenna P&Son..58,S Malandre Bros 583 Markovits Bros 603 Mastin J G & Co... 6!:4 Matthews Florist... .'84 May & Co LL 584 Mette Henry 590 Millang. Chas 581 Miller ES .592 Mimiborya Farm .. 596 Mitchell W.T & Son592 Moltz A & Co 581 Moninger J C Co... 604 Moon The Wm HCo592 Moore Hentz &Na8b581 Morehead Mfg Co... 604 Morse CC & Co.... 586 MtGileadPottery Colli Munk Floral Co 5^9 Myers Florist 584 Nat Flo B of Trade.. 61'3 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 581 Nicotine Mfg Co 6 6 Niessen Leo Co 579 Oechslin Frank 595 Oleen Chr 589 Palethorpe PR Co.. 606 Palmer W J & Sons. 585 Park Floral Co. ..584 PeacockDahlia Fms5;9 Pedrick Geo & Son. 588 Perfection Chem Co. 606 Penn the Florist.. 584 Pennock Meehan Co58l Peters & Reed Pot'yIII Peterson J A I Phoenix Nursery Co. 592 Pierce F O Co 608 Pierson A N i93 PiersonFRCo I Pieters •St Wheeler Seed Co 586 Pillsbury I L 598 Pittsburg CutFlo Co579 Podesta & Baldocch5S4 Poehlmann Bros Co ....569 571 594 595 597 Pollwortb C C Co . 585 578 588 606 Power W m & Co . 559 Pulv'iz'dManure Co 602 Quaker City Machine Works 6'3 Randall A L Co. ... 577 Ready Reference... 599 Randolph & Mc Clements 605 Reed& Keller Ill Reeser Plant Co.... 595 Regan Ptg House,. ..605 Reinberg Peter 573 Rice Bros 578 Robinson JC SeedCo587 Rock W L Co 583 Rohnert Waldo 588 Rusch n & Co .578 Routzahn Seed Co. ..588 Saakes O C 585 SaltfordFlow'r Shop.5S4 Schaaf M J 597 Scbillo Adam 608 Schlatter Wm.&Son 602 SchmidtJ C 594 Schuiz Jacob 584 Scott John 595 Seed Trade Report- ing Bureau 587 Seattle Cut Flo Ex. .579 ShafierGeo C 585 Sharp Partridge &CoIV Sheridan WF 581 Siebrecht & Seibrecb580 Situations & Want8.569 Skidelsky SS& Co.„Ss7 Small J H &Sons 583 Smith A W & Co.... 585 Smith Elmer D& Co597 Smith Henry =84 Smith J E& Co 598 Smith P J .581 Smith WmC 578 Smith W&TCo.... 1 Smits Jacs 592 Stearns LumberCo.,6.'5 Sterling Emery Wheel Co Ill Stoothoff H A Co.... 607 Storrs&Harrison Co5% Superior Machine & Boiler Works.. 608 Syracuse Pottery Colli Taylor Steam Spe- cialty Co 604 Texas Seed &Flo Co584 Thompson Car Co...5"J5 ThorburnJM&Co... II TottyChasH 58! Traendly & Schenck;81 Valentine Frank ... 584 Vaughan & Sperry..575 Vick'sSons Jas II Vaugban'sSeed Store .1 587 589 590 593. 605 Vincent R Jr I Vosters S A & Sons 589 Wagner Park Cons.. 597 Walker F A &Co . 583 Ward&CoRalph M II Weber FH .-iSS Weiland &Risch .. 577 Weiss Chas &Sons.. 581 Welch Bros .... 578 Cut Flower Boxes and Fibre Shipping Cases PAPER BOXES of Every Description It will pay you to get o«r samples and prices before ordering. THE J. E. SMITH CO. 6-8-10-12 N. Central Ave., BALTIMORE, MD. Wietor Bros 572 577 WilksSMfg Co 604 Wilson Robt G 583 WredeH 589 WittboldG.Co...583 591 Wood Bros 595 YokohamaNurs Co. 11 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson. 585 Young A L & Co. ...581 Young & Nugent. ...584 Youngs 584 Zech & Mann. ..575. 577 ZweifelNic 597 Gold Letters Gummed Gold, Silver and l>iirple Letters (or inscriptions on Floral Designs. Best and Cheapest on the Market. Send (or Samples and Prices. 1564 Ave. A. N£W YORK. Telephone Lenox 5644, J. Lichtenberger, SPLIT CARNATIONS ■ MjB|jS^ B Quickly, easily and K cheaply Mended. H No tools required. W Pillsbury Carnation Staple /rS^ E Patented 1908. at 2000 for $l.eO postpaid. ^^' M 'jj I. I.. PLLSBURT a Galesburs. IIL J ^ Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Camation Growers as the belt support on market. Pat. luly 27. '97. May 17. '» GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt (hipmantguaranlMt IGOE BROS., 266 North 9th St.. BROOKLYN. N. T. Trade Directory PRICE: $3.00. postpaid AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Deartwm St.. CBICAGO DAYLITE GLASS CLEANER - QUICK - POWERFUL] will Not Injure Pafnt or Putty , 25 gals, or more.. $0.70 per gal. 5 to 10 gals 80 per gal. LessthanSgals.. l.OOpergal. Andersen Specialty Go lliii : Leaves No Greasy Surface. One gallon will clean from 500 to 7O0 square feet. ASK YOUR JOBBER OR WRITE TO 4648 Calumet Ave., CHICAGO. Tobacco Papor IS THE STRONGEST BEST PACKED EASIEST APPLIED 24 sheets $ 0.76 144 sheets 3.60 288 sheets 6.60 1728 sheets 86.10 ti NIco-Fume "LIQUID Furnishes the Most Nicotine for the Money! Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Louisville Ky. OVER 40% NICOTINE By far the CHEAPEST JUST NOTE PRICES Pint $ 1.60 H Gallon 6.60 Gallon 10.60 6 Gallons 47.28 igii. The American Florist. 699 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ACBYRANTBES. ACHYRANTHES, P. de BaUey, 2-m., $2.50 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edge- brook. Chicago. ^^__ Achvranthes. Bmersoui, a-in., $3 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sods Co., White ilarsh. Md. AGAVES. Agave Variegata, 12-15 inches liigh, $40 per 100. Las Palmas Greenhouses. Palo Alto, Calif. AOERATUMS. AGERATUII, Stella Gumey and Princess Paulina, 2in., $2 per 100. THE GEO. WITT- BOLD CO., Edgebrooli, Chicago. ALTERNANTHEKAS. Alternantheras, 4 kinds, R. C, 60c extra strong, 2%-in., 2c. Mosbsck Greenhouse Co., Onarga. 111. Alternantheras. 6 var., 2-in., $2; Jewel, 2- In., $3: 3-in.. $4 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. ALYSSUMS. Alyssum. giant double, 2-in., $2 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. AMPXLOPSIS. Ampelopsis Veitchli, 4-in., $2.50 per 100; 3- in., JIO. J. Wm. Colflesh's Sons. 53rd and Woodland Ave., Philadelphia. ARAUCARIAS. Araucarias, Escelsa glauca, 5-in., 2 to 3 wliories, 75c each; $8 per doz. ; 6-in., 3 whorles, $1.25 each; $14 per doz.; 6-in., 4 whorles, $1.50 each; $17 per doz. Robusta compacta, 6-in., 3 to 4 whorles, $1.25 each; $14 per doz.; 6-in., 4 whorles, $2 each; $22 per doz.; 7-in., 4 to 5 whorles, $3 each; $34 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Araucarias. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. G. Asch- mann. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. 4-in., 50c each; $6 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edge- brook, Chicago, 111. ^_^ Araucarias. 30,000 plants in stock. Get our circular. Henry A. Dreer, Inc.. 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Araucaria escelsa, 5-in., 50c to 75c each; 6in., $1 to $1.25. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. ASPARAGUS. ASPARAGUS PLOMOSDS, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in.. $1 per doz.; $8 per 100; ASPARAGUS BASKETS. $1, $l..'-iO and $2 each; ASPARAGUS SCANDENS and DEFLEXUS, 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. 3-in.. 75c each; $6 per doz.; $50 per 1,000; 4-in. (.WO at 1,000 rate), $1.50 per doz.: $10 per 100; $80 per 1.000. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago. Asparagus pluniosus nanus, from 2H-in. pots, $2.60 per 100; $22..50 per 1,000; 3-in.. $5 per 100; $45.50 per 1.000. Cash with order please. Floral Hill Gardens. G. F. Neipp, Prop.. Chath- am. N. J. Asparagus plumosus seedlings, $1 per 100; $9 per 1.000; 2i4-in.. .$2 per 100. Sprengeri, 214- in., $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cun- ningham, Delaware, O. Asparagus plumosus nanus. 2Vi-in., $3.50 per 100; .$30 per 1,000; 3-in., $6 per 100. Frank Oechslin. 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Asparagus. Plumosus and Sprengeri: this is first-class stock, in healthv growing condition; 2-in.. 4c; 3-in., 6c. The Park Floral Co., Den- ver. Colo. Asparagus plumosus. 2H-in.. $3.50 per 100, $.TO per 1,000; 3-ln., $6 per 100. Frank Oechs- lin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Asparagus Sprengeri, 214-in., $3 per 100; 3- in., $4. Plumosus, 2-in., .$2 per 100. Sprengeri, 2-in., $2. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts.. Philadelphia. Fine stock. Asparagus plumosus, 2%-in., 2y.>c; 3-in., 6c. Sprengeri, 2%-in., 2c; 3-in., 4c; 4-in., 8c. Mosbsek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, IIL Asparagus plumosus, 214-iu., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-ln., $5 per 100; 4-in., $10. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia^ Asparagus plumosus nanus, 4-in., pots, 1,000 fine plants at $10 per 100. Fine 6-in. Boston ferns, 50c. J. M. Allen, 3419 R, Washing- ton, D. C. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in.. $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. .\sparagus Sprengeri, 2V^-in., $1.50 per 100; 4-in., $5 per 100. Asparagus plumosus, 2^-in., $2 per 100. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Sprengeri, bushy plants, 3-in.. $G per 100. Scheiden & Schoos. Asbury and Warreil Aves., Evanston, 111. Asparagus plumosus, 2H-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000; 3-in., $6 per 100. The Storrs & Har- rison Co.. Painesville, O. Potbound 3-in. Sprengeri, can be shifted into 5-in., $6 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. Asparagus plumosus. 2-in., $2.50 per 100. The Reeser Floral Co.. Springfield, Ohio. Asparagus Sprengeri, 4-in., $7 per 100. Morel Bros., 622 E. Market St., Scranton, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 3-in., $50 per 1,000. Sprengeri, 4-in., .SeO per 1.000: 3-in., $45. Pceblmann Bros.. Morton Grove. 111. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri plants. W. H. Elliott. Brighton. Mass. BAY TREES. Bay trees and box trees; all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Bay trees (standards), fine assortment; sizes 12 to 48-inch crowns. Prices. $2.50 to $25 each. Let us know your wants. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. Bay trees. McHutchinson & Co., 17 Murray St.. New York. Bay trees. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. BEGONIAS. •Begonias, Gloire 'de Lorraine. 4-in., 25c to ,30c. New improved Erfordii and Aschmann's Beauty. 2i.i.-in.. $5 per 100; 3-in., $7; 4-ln., 15c. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phil-' ■ndelphia. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati. 2V,-ln., $25 per 100; $200 per 1,000. J. A. Peterso'n, Westwood, Cincinnati. O. Bogonia Glory of Cincinnati, 3-ln., 45c each: $4.50 per doz.; $35 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New Y'ork. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati, 4-ln., 60c each; $6 per doz.; $45 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Begonia Coralline Lucerne, 3-In., ready for 5 and 6-!n.. $3.50 per doz: $25 per 100. The Good & Reese Co.. Springfield. O. BOXWOOD. Boxwood. McHntchiuson & Co., 17 Murray St. . New York. Boxwood. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. BOUVARDIAS. Bouvardlas, single and double, pink or white. Strong 2-In. from root cuttings, $2.50 per 100. Chas. Frost. Kenilworth, N. J. Bouvardlas, White, 214-in. $2.50 per 100. Cash, please. Morel Bros.. 622 E. Market St., Scranton, Pa. BDLBS. Bulbs, begonia, single flowering, 40c per doz,; %2SM per 100; .$22 per 1,000; double flowering, «0c per doz.; $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000; Glox inias, separate colors, 75c per doz.; $5 per 1; $47.50 per 1,000. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Fancuil Hall Sq., Boston. Mass. Bulbs, French Roman Hyachinths, Dutch Ro- man Hyacinths, Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Chinese Lilies, Lilium Formosum, Narcissus Paper Whites. For sizes and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Bulbs, Narcissus Paper White Grandi., 13 ctms., $1.25 per 100; $9 per 1,000; case of 1,250, $11. A. Henderson & Co., 30 E. Ean- dolph St., Chicago. Bulbs. All kinds. Jas. Vick's Sons, Roches- ter. N. Y. Bulbs, begonias and gloxinia. McHutchinson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Bulbs, Lilium giganteum, case of 200. 7-9, $14. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Bulbs. E. S. Miller. Wading River, N. Y. Bulbs. Burnett Bros., 72 Cottlandt St., New York. CAIfNAS. Cannas, nest season delivery. $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000 and up. K. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. CAHMATIOHS. CARNATIONS. Field Gt-owu Plants, direct from the grower: Per 100 1000 Light Pink Enchantress $7.00 $60.00 Lawson Enchantress 5.00 50. (X) Rose Pink Enchantress 7.00 60.00 White Enchantress 8.00 70.00 White Perfection 7.00 65.00 Sangamo, 10-in. in diameter 5.00 50.00 Alvina 5.00 60.00 May Day 5.00 50.00 Victoria 7.00 60.00 Georgia 7.00 60.00 Winsor 6.00 45.00 Beacon 7.00 60.00 Victory 7.00 60.00 M. A. Patten 6.00 50.00 Boston Market 5.00 45.00 Queeu 5.00 45.00 Lady Bountiful 6.0u 55.00 Ail the above plants are in fine condition, clean, thrifty and vigorous, guaranteed in every way. If on receiving any of the above plants they are not as represented, they can be re- turned at once and your remittance will be refunded. It pays to buy good stock such as we grow. They will produce twice as many blooms as the cheaper grades offered. HOWARD P. KLBINHANS. GO Center Square, Easton, Pa. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. GUARANTEED TO PLEASE. Per 100 Per 1000 Sangamo $5.00 $50.00 Alvina 5.00 50.00 May Day 5.00 .50.00 Victory 6.011 50.00 Winsor 5.00 50.0% and 6-ln.. 35c, 40c and 60c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., PhUa- delphla^^ ^Rubber plants, 6-ln., 50c each. Frank OechsllD, 4911 Quiney St., Chicago. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. R. C, Nutt, Poltevlne, Rlcard. $1.50 per 1110; $12.50 per 1.000. E. C. Waeoner, R. D. 1. HeavLT Falls. Pa. Geraniums, cuttings, S. A. Nutt, $12.50 per 1,000. Rlcard and Poltevlne, $14. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. GBRANIDMS, S. A. Nutt. 2-ln.. $2 per 100; rose geraniums. 2-in., $2 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook. Chicago. 111. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchuer, Ricard, Perkins, Poltevlne. 2-in,, $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J^ GENISTAS. Genista, fragrans, 5-ln., $25 per 100; 4-in., $15 per 100. J. Wm. Colflesh's Sons, 53rd and Woodland Aves., Philadelphia. GREENS. Wild smiiax, long needle pines, magnolia trees, magnolia foliage, fadeless sheet moss. J. A. Rumbley, Evergreen, Ala. Greens, galax and leucothoe sprays. Mt. Mitchell Decorative Evergreen Co., Harvard, N. C. Greens, wild smllax and decorative greens. George M. Carter, Evergreen, Ala. "southern Wild'Smilax. Caldwell The Woods- man Co., Evergreen. Ala. HARDY PLANTS. Hardy phlox, field-grown. .?3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, Ohio. Hardy phlox, divided roots, $2.50 per 100. A. .M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Herbaceous plants. Bobblnk & Atkins, Ruth- erford, N. J. HOLLYHOCKS. Hollyhocks, dbl., 75c per 100; $5 per 1,000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. HELIOTROPES. Heliotrope Chieftain, 2-ln., $2 per 100; 3-ln., $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md^ HELIOTROPE, 2-in.. $2 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago. Heliotrope. 2-ln., $2 per 100; 3-ln., $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangeas. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere In this Issue. J. Wm. Colflesh's Sons, 53rd and Woodland Aves., Phlla- delpbla. IRISES. Iris. We still have a few German Iris at $1.50 per 100; also Japan Iris at $2.50. Cash with order. Central Seed & Bulb Co., Benton Harbor, Mich. Japanese Iris, 150.000 home-grown plants. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Phila- delphia. Pa. Iris, blue, yellow var. and lavender. $1.50 per 100. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Iris, German, true blues, $11 per 1,000. Cash. Las Palmas Greenhouses, Palo Alto. Calif. Iris, true blue, $1.50 per 100. Phlox, assorted divided roots, $2.60 per 100. A. M. Herr, Lan- caster, Pa. IVIES. ENGLISH IVY, 3-ln., 75c per doz.; 4-ln., $1.50 i per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edge- brook, Chicago, 111. IVY, English, 3-in., 75c per doz.; 4-ln., $1.50 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edge- brook, Chicago. I' IVY. German, 2-in., $2 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook. Chicago. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Jerusalem cherries, $1.50 per doz.; $10 per i 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. 5-ln., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; « In., %:i per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook, Chicago. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. 2?4-ln., $2 per 100. Cash please. ROBER & RADKE, May- wood. 111. Jerusalem cherries, 2y.-ln., $3 per 100; 6-ln., 25c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. LANTANAS. Lantanaa, 10 vara., 2-ln., $2 per 100; 3-In., $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. LILACS. Lilacs. Jaca Smlts, Ltd., Naarden, Holland. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the valley. Jao Smlts, Ltd., Naar- den, Holland. Lily of the valley. Otto Mann, Leipzig, Sax- ony, Germany^ Lily of the valley, Berlin and Hamburg grades. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. From Storage. Lily of the vaUey. H. N. Bruns, 3038-42 W. Madison St., Chicago. moonviNes. Moonvlnes, noctiflora, 2-ln., $2 per 100; 3-ln., $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushrooms, English, 25 lbs., $2; 100 lbs., $6.50. Garden City, 25 bricks. $3.50; 1.000 bricks, $12. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Mushroom Spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. 100,000 SHRUBS. Altheas, Porsythias, Privet, Berberries, Hydrangeas, Spireas, Deutzias, Philadelphus, Weigelas, Viburnums. Write for prices and sizes. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Columbine, Rocky Mountain (Aquilega Caeru- lea ; this strain is absolutely true seed, $1 per oz. 2-in. pot plants, $5 per 100; 2-year- old field grown plants, $10 per 100; a few old field clumps $25 per 100. The Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. Viburnum Plicatum, specimen plants, 4 to 6 ft., 15c; 12 to 18-in., 7c; 8 to 10-in., 5c. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Althaea, white, 3 to 4 ft., 6c; Blanche, 3 to 4 ft., 6c. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove,_Pa. California Privet, 3 to 5 ft. specimens. 10c; 2 to 3 ft. specimens, 5c; 18 to 24 in. speci- mens, 3c. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Anderson Nurseries, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Nursery stocks, apple and peach trees. Mlteh- ell's Nursery, Beverly, Ohio. Specimen Shrubs. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago* and New York. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit, N. J. PANDANUS. PANDANUS UTILIS, 3-in., $2 per doz. VEIT- CHII, 4-ln., 50c each; $5.50 per doz.; 5-ln., 75c each; $9 per doz.; 6-ln., $1 each; $12 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chl- cago. 111. Pandanus utilis, 3-in. pots, 15c each; $1.50 per doz.; 4-In. pots, 25c each; $4 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Pandanus Veitchll, $1 to $3 each. J. A. Peter- son, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. PALMS. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere In this Issue. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Palms. For varieties, sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere In this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. ^ Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this Issue. Joseph Hea- cock Co.. Wyncote, Pa. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue, Holton & Hunltel Co.. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee. Wis. PALMS. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this Issue. THE GEO. WITPBOLD CO.. Edgebrook . Chicago, 111. Phoenix, G-ln., 60c each. Chicago Flower Growers' Association, 176 N. Michigan Ave.. Chicago. Palms. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. PAWSIES. Think of the strain of pansles containing light, dark, lavender, violet, blue, bronze, royal purple, red, cerise, salmon, mahogany, yellow and red and gold shades — a dozen or more varieties in each shade — -of Immense size, with great form and substance. They are MASTODON PAN- SIES. It has cost us hundreds of dollars and eighteen years* time to upbuild this strain, and it is worth all it costs. 1 oz., $9; 1-12 oz,, $1. Plants, 100. GOc; 1,000, $3; 5,000, $12.50 pre- paid. STEELE'S MASTODON PANSY GAR- DENS, ^ortland;_Oregon; Pansies, frame grown. Giant Trimardeau, SOc per 100, $3 per 1,000. Mosbiek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Pansies, forget-me-nots, daisies, wallflowers, sweet Williams, gaillardias, $2.50 per 1,000; $10 per 5,000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Pansy plants, $2.50 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cun- ningham, Delaware, O. PEONIES. Peonies, guaranteed true to name; for varie- ties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. 300,000 peony plants. Let me figure with you. Can make prices that will Interest you. Gilbert H. Wild, Sarcoxle, Mo. Peonies. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and Ijew York. Peonies, just harvested 150,000 roots, write for prices. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 71-1 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Peonies at bargain prices. Wagner Park Con- servatories, Sidney, 0. Peonies, all the standard varieties. The Good & Reese Co., Springfiel d, O . Peonies, all vars. Jac Smits, Naarden, Hol- land. PEPPERS. Christmas peppers, strong and hardy, ready to ship, 4-ln. pots, 10c each; $8 per 100; 4%- in., 12%c each; $12 per 100. Anton Then, 2219 Winnemac Ave., Chicago. XMAS PEPPERS — Fine strong plants In fruit and flowers. Must 'make room; 3-ln., $3 per 100; 4-in., $6 per 100. ROBEH & RADKE, Maywood, 111. Christmas peppers. 5-in., 20c each; $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. Christmas peppers, fine 5-in. stock, 15c. MOB- bsek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Christmas peppers, 4-In., $10 per 100. The Storrs St. Harrison Co., Painesville, 0. PETUNIAS. Petunias, dbl. mixed, 2-ln., $2 per 100; 3-lii., $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. POINSETTIAS. POINSETTIA'S HEADQUARTERS. Best time now for panning. Good strong stock for immediate delivery. All top cuttings 2H-ln., strong plants, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000; 2%-in. extra select, $5 per 100; $45.00 per 1,000. Cash please. ROBER & RADKE, MAYWOOD, ILL. Poinsettlas, 4-ln., 25c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Poinsettlas, 2%-ln., $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Skidelsky & Irwin Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Phila- delphia^ . Poinsettlas, 2%-ln., 85c per doz.; $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Poinsettlas. 2yo-in. $8 per 100: $50 per 1.000. Skidelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg.. Philadelphia, Pa. Poinsettlas, 2,000 ready for immediate shlp- ment, 2K-ln., $4 per 100; $35 per 1.000. Cash with order. Harry Helnl, West Toledo, O. PRIMULAS. Primrose. Chinese, obconica. alba, rosea and ForbesU, $2 per 100. Obconica gigantea and Sanqnlnea, S^-In., $3 per 100. Jos. H. Cun- ningham, Delaware, O. Primula obconica, 2i4-tn., 60c per doz.; $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write (Is About It 602 Fhe American Florist. Oct. 1, Primnla obconlca grandi., 4-in., 10c; 5%-in., 25c. Chinensis, 4-in., 10c. Godfrey AschmanD, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Primula obconica, $3 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., PaioeBville, O. ROSES. FOR FOECING OR FALL PLANTING. Per 100 American Pillar, 3-ycar $35.00 American Pillar, 2-year 25.00 Dorothy Perkins 12.00 Lady Gay, 4 to 5 ft 16.00 Send for Our Complete List. THE CONRAD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. ROSES. Per 100 Per 1,000 American Beauty, 2%-in $6.00 $50.00 Oncle John, 2Mi-ln 3.00 25.00 Killamey, 2%-in 5.00 40.00 WIETOR BROS., 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 200.000 Roses and Shrubs. Wintzer's World Wonder Cannas. Get our price list; It will pay you to send for it today. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. ROSES, strong 3-in., ready to bench. White and Pink Killamey, Richmond and Perle, $6 per 100. C. C. Poll worth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Rose White Caroline Testout, $15 per 100. Lady Hillingdon, $40 per 100. S. A. Vosters & Sons. Kiel, Hollapd. Rose Kaiserin, 3-in., $5 per 100. J. Wm. Colflcsh's Sons, 63rd and Woodland Aves., Phila- delphia. Roses. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Roses, Double White Killarney for March delivery. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Roses on own roots, budded, bedding. H. P. 'a bybrids and teas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. ___^ Roses, Pink Killarney. W. H. Elliott, Brigh- ton, Mass. American Beauties from bench, $5 per 100. 0. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Roses. Leedle Floral Co.. Springfield, O. SANSEV)ERIA. SANSEVIBRAS, 4-in., 20c each; $2.25 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLT) CO.. Edgebrook, Cbi- '•ago. SEEDS. Vegetable plants: Cabbage, Early Jersey, Wakefield and Charlston Wakefield, $1 per 1.000; 5,000 lots, 90c per 1,000. Lettuce, Grand Rapids, Big Boston. Hanson, Tennis Ball and Black Seeded Simpson. $1 per 1,000; 5,000 lots, 90c per 1,000. Tomito plants, 2%-in., Comet, Sutton's Al, Sutton's Winter Beauty, Sutton's Abundance, $20 per 1,000. Fox-Hall Farm, R. P. D. No. 2, Norfolk, Va. Hemp seed, special price for short time only, 3c per lb. ; samples on request. J. Bol- giano & Son, Baltimore. Md. Seeds, vegetable and garden, Keiway's Cele- brated English Strains. Write for prices. Kel- way & Son, Langport, Somerset. England. Seeds, rye grasses, perennial, 5c per lb. Italian, 5%c lb. J. Bolgiano & Son, Balti- more, Md. SMILAX. Smllai Chicago Michigan plants, 600 good 3-ln., $4 per 100. Flower Growers' Association, 176 N. Ave.. Chicago. Smilax, Callahan good, strong seedlings, $4 per 1,000. Floral Co., Ventura. Calif. Smlias, 1,000. C. strong 2-in. $1.50 per 100: $12 per Humfeld. Clay Center, Kan. Smilax, Pa. $1 per 100. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Smilax, The Good 2%-In., $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. & Reese Co., Springfield, O. Smilax. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdragons, Killarney pink, from 2H-in.» pots, $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1,000. W. F. Dunteman, Bensenville, 111. TRADESCANTIA. TRADESCANTIA VAR. (wandering Jew'), 2- Ip.. 40c per doz.; $3 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. VINCAS. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Lettuce, Grand Rapids Forcing, good stock, plants $1 per 1,000. DanvUIe Floral Co., Dan- ville, 111. Vinca, Variegated. We have on hand a fine lot of field rooted tips at %\ per 100, $10 per 1,000; also field clumps. 1st size, extra heavy, $4 per 100; 2na size, $3.50 per 100, $30 per 1,000; 500 at 1,000 rates. Cash or satisfac- tory reference. C. F. Mahan, K. D. No. 8, Dayton, O. VINCAS, 4-ln., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chi- cago. 111. Vinca variegata, strong field-grown, $4 per 100. Vem L. Schluratr, Erie, Pa. VIOLETS. Violets, Lady Hume Campbell, Gov. Herrick, Swanley White, Marie Lynch (new pink), fine, strong field clumps, until sold 4c each. Marie Lynch, Swanley White, Lady Hume Campbell, 2y2-ln. pot plants, until sold 3c each. 'The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Gov. Herrick violets, 4-in., $5 per 100. Will exchange for Princess of Wales, field clamps. Vem L. SchluraflF, Erie, Pa. BOILERS. Boilers. The Moninger-Furman ; 200 sizes and styles. John C. Monlnger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Boilers. The Superior Standard. The Supe- rior Machine & Boiler Works, 850 Superior St., Cbicago. ^ Boilers. Metropolitan Material Co., 1394 Met- ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Boilers. Chicago House Wrecking Co.. 35th & Iron Sts., Chicago. Wilks' self-feeding hot water boilers. S. WUks Mfg. Co., 3503 Shields Ave., Chicago. Boilers, all sizes. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 452 W. Erie St.. Chicago. Boilers for greenhouses. Glblin & Co., Utica N. Y. Boilers. Lord & Bumham Co., Irvlngton, N. Y. INSECnCIDEiS. Insecticides. Carmen's Antipest Insecticide and fungicide, $1.50 per gal. Perfection Chem. Co.. Flushing, N. Y. Insecticides, Aphlne. $1 per quart: $2.50 per gal. Fungine, 75c per quart; $2 per gal. AI- phine Mfg. Co.. Madison. N. J. The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder. $3 per bag 100 lbs. The H. A. Stoothoff Co.. Mount Vernon. N. Y. Nikoteen. pint bottle. $1.50. Nikoteen Aphis Punk, $6.60 per case of 12 paraffined boxes. COJ^ZING POINTS. Glazing points: See the point? Hold glass firmly. Peerless glazing points are the best. No rights or lefts. Box 1.000 points. 76c. Post- paid. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St., Phila- delphia^ Slebert's zinc glazing points. 40c per lb.: 6 lbs., $1.86; 20 lbs.. $7. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Slebert's zinc never-rust glazing points. 2 sizes, % and %. 40c per lb.; 16c extra by mall; 7 lbs., $2.50; 15 lbs.. $5 by express. Randolph & McClements. Baum and Beatty Sts., Pltts- burg. Pa. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse coostruction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenbouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mod- Inger Co.. 902 Blackhawk St.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern designs. Hltcb- Ingp & Co.. 1170 Broadway. New York. Greenhouse construction of all kinds, and con- eervatories. Estimates and catalogues on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co.. 2541 So. Artesian Avp.. Chicago. Greenhouse Construction, seml-lron green- houses, new truss bouses. Iron frame houses. Lord & Burnbam Co.. 1133 Broadway. N. Y. Greenhouse construction and equlDment. King Construction Co.. N. Tonawanda. N. Y. GUTTERS Gutters. Jennings' improved iron gutters. Diller. Caskey & Keen. 6th and Berk Sts.. Pl^^.■^dplnhlH. Gutters. Garland's. A gutter with a reputa- tion. Geo. M. Garland Co.. Pes Plainea. 111. ChilToDs. For prices see advert isement else- where in this lssu«. Geo. H. Angermueller, 1324 Pine St.. St. LoulB. Mo. PUotugraphs of horticultural mibjects. Nathan B. Graves, 413 Hayward Bldg., Rochester. N.Y. Cattle Manure in Ba^s Shredded or Pulverized Pare — dry — uniform and reliabl^^i The best of all manures for thit -.^^^ V erreenhouse. Florists all over tha V|ZA|QS§ country are usine: It instead of! ^^ rooeh manure. BIM^ Pulverized flffliM^ Sheep Manure ^ 1 Absolately the best Sheep Manure ODI the market. Pure manure and notb.' fi4 Ave. A.. Npw York. Return traps. Taylor Steam Specialtv Co.. Ba ttle Creek, Ml ch^ Daylite glass cleaners, for prices see adver- tisement elsewhere Id this Issue. Andersen Specialty Co.. 464S Calnmet Ave.. Cliicago. Pipes, flues and greenhouse flttlngs. Illinois Pipe Mfg. Co.. 2113 S. Jefferson St.. Chicago. Florists* Supplies of all kinds. J. Jansky, 19 ProTlBce St., Boston, Mass. POTS, PANS, ETC. The Red Pot. C. C. Pollworth Co. All roads connect with Milwaukee. ^_^__^_^______^_ Cherry red standard flower pots. The Mt. • Gilead Tile & Pottery Co., Mount Gllead. O. Pots, plain and fancy. L. Hmdka Pottery ^ ■* 2619 Herndon St., Chicago. Pots. J. A. Bauer Pottery Co.. 415-21 Ave. 33. Los Angeles. Calif. STAKES. Cane Stakes, due about August let. Stand- ard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 500 for $3: $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per 100, 60c; per 1.000. $5. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago. Richmond Carnation Support, patented; also rose and 'mum stakes. Write for pric<'s. Eagle Machine Works Richmond, Ind. \ You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department. Write Us About It ign. The American Florist, 603 CHRISTMAS PRESENT GET ONE FOR YOUR BOILER Beating System Nerer Worked So Well Before. W'c have just gone through a rough cold spell (or Calilornia. and the two Kroeschell Generators. Nos. 5 and 14, have done fine work. We are very much pleased with the results of both of them, and would not be with out your Generator on any account. In half an hour we can get the pipes very hot to the far end of our last house which is over 280 feet from the boiler. We have never had our beat- injr system work so well before, and believe it is due te the fJenerators. G. Butler & Son. santaCtuz. Calif. THE KROESCHELL GENERATOR THE HIGH SPEED GEAR FOR HOT WATER HEATING 45a W. hne St., CHICAGO. ILL. ••AVE your customers kept their promise to pay their bills at Easter? If not do not wait; but send tke claims to us. When we remind them they will probably pay. The National Floret's Board of Trade jgwYORK Wired Toothpicks t0.000,$1.75: 50.000, $7.50. Manufactured by W J. COWEE, BerUn, N. T. Sflmnle free. For sale by dealers. IVIarkovits Bros. Importers and Manufacturers Natural Prepared Ferns, Palms and Wax Roses Low prices and immediate atteotioD given all orders. Phone Monroe 4530. 054 Mllwaakee Ave., CHICAGO EVANS' Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write far Illustrated Cataler. Qnaker City Macblnc Works, RicnmoaiLIiul ^le Bumham "Never Had to Force the System," Says Alexander Dallas, Waterbury, Conn. ■ 'The accompanying photograph is one of oar new Lord & Burnham Iron Frame greenhouses, 6:1x250 feet, which we were induced to erect because of the very satis- factory results we have had from operating your smaller iron frame houses during the past 15 years. "This house is heated by two of your No. ft'.O Cast Iron Burnham Boilers on a steam system of 1 14-inch pipe, which system we adopted after using your Cast Iron Boilers for years in a water system at one of our other plants. One boiler carried the house at 65 degrees Fahrenheit all winter, except for 15 nights when the tem- perature outside went below zero, at which time we hitched on the other boiler. At no time were we required to force the system "We take pleasure in Tecommending both your iron frame houses and your heating systems. Yonrs truly. Cluy A.y\y*^ Lord and Burnham Company, Factories: reVINGTON. N. T. and D8S PLAINES. ILL. New York. Boston, St. James Building. Tremont Building. Phlladelpbia, CUcago. Fraiklin BinkBldg. Rookery Bldg. For Photographs of Horticultural Subjects For lllnstratinsr Catalocuei. Price Li>ti, Circulars, etc.. write NATHAN R. GRAVES, 413-414 HaywardBIdg., Fliotograplilc Illnstrator.... Rocbeiter, N. T. greenhouse Material and Sash Of Every Description. Get Our Prices and Catalogue, S. Jacobs & Sons, Established Wl. 1 36 1 - 1 383 Flnshing Ave Brooklyn, N. Y. 604 The American Florist. Oct. 7, Where There Is Condensation -there is need for a Morehead Steam Trap Condensation in steam iines is akin to matter out of place — means wasted energy. If your lines are sluggish — if your houses are not of uniform tempera- ture, write us. We guarantee to drain your lines perfectly — return the pure, hot condensation to your boiler without pump or injector or make no charge for the trial. Obey that impulse — write now. Send for "Book on Condensation." Morehead Manufacturing Co., Wichita. Kan. New Orleans. La. Dept, Slocks Carried in- Pbiladelpbia Birmiagbam, Ala. •N," DETROIT. MICHIQAN Memphis. Tenn. Los Angeles Chatham. Ontario San Francisco 200' Our sales to florists for 1910 were 20096 in- crease over 1909 and every customer satisfied. RETURN TRAP Exhaust Valve Adjust ment WaterlDlet Steam Inlet Taylor Steam Specialty Co., BATTLE CREEK, MICH. Write Department A for new catalogue. The Mastin Automatic White= wash and Spraying Machine Is Reliable, Practical and Durable. When the machine is filled to within six inches of the top. a few strokes of the pump will compress enough air in the tank to produce a continuous mist-like spray for 15 minutes. Write for Catalog and details to Department C. Sold through Seedsn^en. Dealers in Florists' and Poultry Supplies. J. G. MASTIN & CO. 3124 West Lake St.. CHICAGO. lU. KRICK'S Florist Novelties Manufacturers and Patentee of i Tlie Only Genuine Immortelle Letters oo the market. Order at once. CHAS. AUG. KRICK. 1164-66 Greene Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Every letter marked. GORHAM & GHAPLINE DDIUTCDV ^lo*" Prices on all rnlllltnl Kinds of Printing Poflfiac Bldg, Harrison & Dearborn Sts., Chicago ::::i$3-5o lOOO Letter Heads 1000 Envelopes... WILKS' Hot Water Boilers ARE BEST FOR Heating Greenhouses No Ni^ht Fireman Required With Our Self- Feeding Boilers Will keep an even and continuous fire for ten hours and longer without any attention. Very Economical in Fuel. Hard or Soft Coal. Send for our New Catalogue and Prices. S. WILKS NFG. CO., 3503 Shields Ave., CHICAGO. Everything for ^e Greenhouse Woodwork, Glass, Pipe, Boilers, Fittings, Hose, Ventilating Machinery PRICES ALWAYS RIGHT. JOHN C. MONINGER GO., ^^^^.Ir^u, Chicago The Early Advertisement Gets There /p//. The American Florist. 605 CYPRESS I Is FarMo^re Durable Than pin e| feCYPRESS^ I SIVSH bars" UPT6.32 FEE.T_OR LONGER. Greenhouse AND OTHER BUILDING MATERIAL, MEN FURNISHED TO SUPERINTEND ERECTION WHEN DESIRED. Sjeocl for our Circular's. THE,Oi^lr- Steamy lumber (o., N E PON SET^qSTONjvl A S S . ^w.waiv»a>vvw>^i>ae.a6ooonfw^wQ6dooBaoBtofl« THE STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINERY The old reliable machines are the most powerful, least complicated of any on the market The Standard Steam Trap Ask someone who is nseing a Standard for his opinion of it. Write for catalogue. E.HIPPARD CO., Youngsiomi, OUd Holds Class Firmly See the Point ack; why try chrap Babttltutes that makers do mot dare to Baarantee T , IDE i-sroonuin oa,ii(mnTiuDi, k t. R. A. C. Smith, of Belle Haven, Conn., Had Us Build This Beautiful Range Right by His Residence. S. A. Ford Is the Superintendent. ALTHOUGH the photo can scarcely do it justice, you can see it is high- ly ornamental and must be a large one. And it is. The two houses between the palm liouse and work room are curved eave, whil« thu large wing house is curvilinear, which makes a highly pleasing combination. What a ilifTerence in this and the houses that useil to be built tliat were so cumbersome and unattractive that they had to be located in an out-of-the-way place? Lard & Borntiani Company, ^♦-"°'^«°i",ii^« Factories: IRVINGTON.N.Y., and DES PLAINGS, ILL. The English, you know, are in the habit of attaching theirs directly to their residence. We have built some that way up in Montreal. One particularly fine one was for Honorable Montague Allen. If you think it would interest your em- ployer, will gladly send him a photo- graph. And how are the prospects for building or making any additions? Would onr catalog — the 100-page one — be any help to you? Glad to send it along. New YorK Boston Tremont Bulldlnft. Philadelphia Chicago Franlilln Bank Bldg. Rookery BIdg. Nikoteen for sprayioc plaats and b Nikoteen The most effective and ecoDomica) material there ia for s^praTiac plaats and blooms. Is skillfully eitract- ed from leaf to bacco and carefully refined: it ii clean and easy to apply. 1^1 SM^^v#^^^^ »« doesthework when f^lKfllTRRn vaporized either in ■ ■•■""'^^ » ■^i' "*^ ■— pans p, pipea or OTer a flame. Full Pint Bottles. $1.50. Nikoteen Aphis Pook specially prepared for fumieatlne cloae4 bousaa. It vaporizes the Nicotioe evealy and without waste. Nothing keepa a honaa fr«« froaa Aphia so cheaply. Price $6.60 per case of 12 paraffmtd boiet All Seedsmfn. CUT FLOWER AND Design Boxes All aizes. lowest |iil«L». Wrka. C. C. PoUwortb Co.^ MILWAUKEE. BURNED CLAY Tile Benches and Tile Bottom* Gives results. Three styles of beDCbes.iDcladlDff Iron Pipe Frame, witii Tile Bottom aod Sides. Write for descriptive circular and delivered prices. Aoy size benches. TUe Sidea THE CAMP CONDUIT CO. Garfield BIdg.. Cleveland, O. A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colbra, C/cai Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. • — Send For Prices — 404-412 Eiit 34ih «.. NEW YORK. igii. The American Florist. 607 CAN SHIP ANY SIZE AT ONCE Quickest Water Heater in tiie World. KROESCHELL BROS. CO. 452 W. FrieSt., CHICSGO. ^lention the American Florist when writinp EAGLE MACHINE WORKS RICHMOND, IND. Exclusive Manufacturers of the THE RICHMOND CARNATION SUPPORT Uoder patent issued April 4th, 1911. To release the rings for adjust- ment, after using salt water, grip the sides of the stake together suffi- ciently to break the crust, bring the rings around in circular manner, to relieve the spring pressure, as shown in cut; and you will be surprised to see how easily and quickly they can be released and adjusted. It is said, that for 'Mums these supports can't be beat. Write for prices, also on rose and mum stakes, and wire for concrete work. ttention the American Florist when writing BUOHBINDER BROS., S1S-20 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO. Florists* Ice Boxes Manufacturers and Dealers of Store and Office Fixtures. Tel. Monroe 5616. Mention ti,^ American Florist when writing Attentlonll Glass Buyersll GREENHOUSE GLASS. You will save money if you obtain our prices before you buy. Quality A No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable white paint for this purpose Hal< barrels, (26 gallons) per gal., |1.76. 5 gal. pails, per gal., $1,80. H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLESALE GLASS AND PAINTS, Long Diitanoe Phone 651-659 Wesf Washlngfon Boulevard, CHICAGO. Monroe 4994. Ne.r Desplalnes Street. To TeD All the Good Points of Our Construction in this a4vertisement are planning any tions, it will .pay TRDSSQ) SASBBAR AND RONFRAnE HOUSES is impossible. If you rebuilding or addi- you to write us. CONCRETE BENCH nOULDS AND GREENHOD^ ArrUANCES list mr patiat Iroi BtRcb Fittings and Roof Supports ^ t><' JENNINGS' IRONGUTTER IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS For Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send for Circulars. DILLEK, CASKEY & KEEN, S. W. Comer Sixth and Berk Streets. PHILADEIFHIA, VENTILATiNB APPARATUS 608 The American Florisi. Oct. 7, BIG BARGAINS in Greenhouse Boilers 2 42-in. X 10-ft, Kewanee Fire Box Boilers $176.00 6 60-in.x 16-ft. Horizontal Tub- ular Boilers 276.00 2 64-in.x 12-ft. Internal Fired Steam Boilers 226.00 3 64-in. X 12-ft. Internal Fired Hot Water Boilers 200.00 Several carloads of Cast Iron Green- bonse Fittings, including Valves, etc. , at a positive saving of 60%. 4-in, Tubes 814c Several carloads of good Tubes, thor- oughly rattled and cleaned. aA kindsof Pipe, Valves, Fittings, etc. Write for onr List No. 47. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO Advance Apparatus Vou are always ready to look JDto a machine that will save you money, and Kive perfect satisfaction. That is why we call your attention to our machine with confidence. They fulfill their mission. They are constructed and built for hard work. They do the work and do it well. We will back its performance. Write for catalog. ADVANCE GO. Riclimond, Ind. A STIC A Jr'eenHouseqlazin^ U5EITN0W> F.O.PIERCECO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK L MASTICA is elastic and teDactous, admits of expansion and contraction. Putty becomes bard and brittle, Broicen glass more easily removed without breaking of other glass, as occurs with patty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply Boilers OF HIGH GRADE... For GREENHOUSES See Our Catalogue. iVi^^t GIBLIN & CO., H.Y. CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUTACTURERS i PHILADELPHIA, PA. KING Greenhouses ^|-pxv||f|._Becausc they are scien- 011 Uliy tifically designed so that every member in t>heir construction is used to the best advantage, producing a structure that is very rigid and free from vibration. The grower with such a house is free from worry and trouble and has time to grow things, and that is what counts and brings results. Our customers all work for us, be- cause they get what they want and a square deal. Send ior Printed Matter and Question Blank. King Construction Co. Home Office and Factory: N. TONAWANDA, N. Y. Eastern Sales Office: No. 1 Madison Ave., NEW YORK. "f OR M BEST RESULTS" Use a Superior Return Flue Boiler for Greentiouse Heating SEND FOR CATALOGUE Superior Machine & Boiler Works 846-848 W. Superior St., CHICAGO, ILL. Pecky Cypress Pecky Cypress Is the greatest money saver dlscoTered In jeart. Wfll last at least three times as long as any other wood for bench material. We can make immediate shipments at all times from onr large itook. Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Siieafhlng, rioorina, Wiiife Cedar Posts, Etc. WRITE FOR PRICKS. ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER CO. rS£^S«:; Mmerica is "the Prnw af the UbsseI! there may be mare comfort Mmidships, but we are the first in touch Unknown Seas,' Vol. XXXVII. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 14, 1911. No. 1219 The American Florist TWKNTY-SlXTH YEAR. CopyriBht. 1911. by American Florist Company Entered as Second Clasj Matter Nov 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Cbicaso, Illinois. under act of March 3, 1879, Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7466. Registered Cable Address: AmeHo, Cblcago. Subscription. United States and Mexico. $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries In Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August. 1901. Address all correspondence subscriptions, etc.i American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— Geo. Asmus. Chicago, President: Richard Vincent, Jr.. Baltimore. Md.. Vice- Pres.: H- B, Dorner. Urbana, 111,, Sec'y; Wm, F. Kasting. Buffalo. N. Y.. Treas. Officers-Elect — Richard Vincent. Jr.. BaTtimore, Md,, Pres,: August Poehlmann, Chicago, Vice-Pres.; John Young, New York, Sec'y: W F, Kasting. Buffalo, N. Y., Treas, Npxt meeting at Chicago. August. 1912. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Twenty-sixth annual convinlion to beheld at Milwaukee. Wis.. 19 2. John J. Stephens. Columbus. C. Pres : Bellett Lawson. Jr., River Grove. 111. Scc'y-Troas. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Annual convention and exhibition in conjunc- tion with the St. Louis Horticultural Society. St. Louis. Mo. November 711. 1911. Elmer D Smith. Adrian, Mich,, President; C, W, Johnson. Morgan Park. 111.. Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition at Detroit. Mich.. January 1012. 1912. A. Farenwald. Ros- lyn. Pa.. President; Philip Breitmeyer. Detroit. Mich.. Vice-President; Benjamin Hammond. Fisbkill-on-Hudson. N. Y.. Secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at Detroit, Mich.. January 10-12. 1912. J. A. Val entine Denver. Colo.. President; A. F.J. Baur. Thirty eighth St. and Rockwood Ave. Indian- apolis. Ind.. Secretary. AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Next meeting and exhibition. .Xugust, 1912. l.S. Hendrickson. Floral Park, N.Y , President; L, Merton Gage, Orange, Mass,, Secretary, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Nextimeelini at Boston. Mass., 1912, W. H. Dunn. Kansas City. Mo.. Pres. F. L. Mulford. Washidgton. D. C, Secy-Treasurer. SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Dahlias. Before the dahlias were through blooming they should have been care- fully named and a label properly in- scribed fastened to each plant that it is desired to save. As soon as the plants are killed by the frost they should be cut down and the tubers dug. Leave about six or eight inches of stem and firmly attach the label to this in such a manner that it cannot become loosened and lost. A good, dry cellar, either witli a cement or earthen bottom, will keep them nicely through the winter, but it sliould be frost proof and not too near a boiler or lieater. The tubers can be placed closely to- gether and then covered with soil and they will come through the winter and the tubers be nice and plump in the spring. They should be occasionally examined to see that they are not get- ting too dry or shrivelling, if this hap- pens cover the soil with papers and then sprinkle the paper and the soil will absorb the moisture. Gladioli. As soon as Ihc frost has l^illed down the foliage the gladiolus bulbs should be lifted and dried off. Keeping the varieties separate, the bulbs with the tops attached, should be laid out in layers either on a light, dry shed floor, or on boards in the open air where they can be protected at night during frosty weather. A set of boards or frame .shutters spread along on the south side of a building make a very fine place to dry them off and fully ripen the bulbs. Have plenty of cov- ering handy that can be thrown over them on cold nights. When thoroughly ripened the bulbs can be broken from the tops and packed away. Look the bulbs over carefully for any diseased spots and if any bulbs having these are found, keep them separate from the sound bulbs, for it is the prevailing opinion that the disease may be com- municated to a sound bulb by coming in contact with a diseased one. Of the finer varieties and those which it is desired to increase, save all the small corms, and these can be planted to grow on in succeeding years, to make flowering bulbs. There are so many new and meritorious varieties now being placed upon the market that the grower who has a market for gladioli should make it a point to use these, for the advance has been very rapid and many of the newer ones are far ahead of the older varieties. This flower has forged rapidly ahead in the last few years as a cut flower, and witli the improvement now going on is bound to retain its popularity. Callas. The calla bulbs that were planted in pots during August should now have a fine start and should be placed in the benches or pots where they are going to bloom. Make the soil good and rich — it can hardly have too much manure to get the best results, but do not use too fresh manure, have it partly rotted. If grown in pots and the bulbs are large give them a good size, nine or ten-inch is none too large, and pot firmly. After potting give the plants a good soaking and then withhold wa- ter until the plants have obtained a good foothold in the new soil, when tliey will reqiiire lots of water. Place them in a house where the tempera- ture can be held at GO" at night if flowers during the winter are desired. Keep the plants tied up that the bloom may have straight stems. When cut- ting leaves be careful not to cut too low or the young flower that is en- folded in the leaf stem may be injured. Mignonette. As the weather grows cooler, the mignonette will begin to throw the long spikes that are so much desired by the, best trade. The plants should be carefully kept tied or held erect for if they get bent over the stems will grow crooked and they are worthless. Growers adopt different methods for doing tliis, some grow them in wire rings similar to the carnation supports, others cut short brush sticks which they set between the rows of plants and still others run wire the lengthwise of the bench and tie strings across, making a square around each plant in which it will stand erect; other wires and strings being added as the plant 610 The American Florist. Oct. 14, grows. Keep the plants growing very cool from now on, a house at about the temperature of a violet house, that is from 36° to 40° at night will produce the finest spikes of flowers. When the flower spikes begin to show keep the plants well disbudded, allowing only the center flower to bloom and all the side shoots should be cut off. This will have to be done very early with the first bloom that sets, for as soon as it forms, throe shoots will immediately start to grow at the base of the flower; these should be removed as early as possible that the entire strength of the stalk can go into the terminal flower. Cleaning: Up After Frost. Every spring, from all sections of the country, come reports of the great amount of damage being done by cut- worms in the fields of many growers, and as they are very difficult to combat In the open ground, a great loss is con- sequently the result. While the cut worms are unsuccessfully fought in the spring, they can be overcome by a little labor spent in the fall. The moths lay their eggs in the fall on any vegetation that is left, either weeds or the refuse of the crops that is allowed to remain on the ground either standing or lying around. It is therefore clearly under- stood that the best thing to do is to clean up the field of all vegetation and burn it up or cover it with soil and make manure of it, and then plow the ground and turn under any small weeds that might harbor the eggs. Deep fall plowing pays anywas' on the crop for the succeeding year, improv- ing the soil, and if this small amount of work will get rid of the cut worms it will amply repay for all the labor and expense. Many use this old rub- bish for the covering of tender stock, but leaves and straw are far preferable for this purpose, the vegetation that is left after being killed by the frost is too full of water and will lie too close, and after the fall rains will make too compact a mass upon the plants which it is intended they should protect, and as the freezing weather comes on be- come a solid mass of ice. It is much better to put all this rubbish in a com- post pile and cover it with earth. The fermentation will kill all the insects and their eggs, and it will make fine manure for pot culture, or if this is not done dry it out thoroughly and burn it. The appearance of the ground will be improved, the soil benefited and the wc-ms killed by giving the field a thor- 0Ur.'*v cleaning and ploughing. Pansles In Frames. Ed. American Florist : We planted our pansy seed in July and August and some of the plants are quite large and all are well rooted and growing nicely. Would it be bet- ter to place sash on the frames during winter or to cover the plants with straw and leaves? J. J. C. While pansies can be safely carried through the winter by covering with straw, yet if planted in frames and the sashes are at hand it would be preferable to cover with sashes, espe- cially in the colder sections of the country. If covered with straw and leaves, do not cover too heavily or the pansy plants will become heated and rot. If in frames covered with sashes, even if frozen hard, no harm will be done, but if a warm spell comes on during the winter when there is no snow covering the sashes, the frames will have to be ventilated by raising the sashes. W. THE RETAIL TRADE CordDCted br Hobt. Kift. Ftiiladelplila, Pa. The Shepherd's Crook. The expert floral designers have em- ployed all their ingenuity and energy in endeavoring to so arrange bridal flowers as to break away from the conventional forms that were for years a part of the bridal decoration and in- troduce new and artistic features. The round bouquet has been supplanted by the shower bouquet and later the floral The Shepherd's Crook. ring was introduced, and with 'the taridesm.iids the bouquet was super- ceded by the bunch to be carried on the arm, and later suspended by the loop of ribbon from the arm. A novel and unique arrangement for the bridesmaid is the shepherd's crook, which is very effective and can be made artistic if properly handled. The crook, which we illustrate, shows how beautiful and yet how simple an ar- rangement of this kind can be made. The bunch of roses were of Killar- neys, with sprays of Asparagus plu- mosus, the crook being wound with satin ribbon to match the shade of the flowers, and George M. Geraghty, manager of Dunlop's, Toronto, Ont., whose artistic work has become cele- brated, was the designer. Any of the flowers ordinarily used in bridal work can be employed in this beautiful arrangement, but simplicity must always be considered, and what- ever flowers are used no great attempt at elaboration should be made, for the shepherd's crook naturally turns the mind toward the simpler things and any heavy or elaborate cluster would spoil the effect and a piece of work of this kind can very easily be overdone. One or two sprays of orchids with Adi- antum Farleyense, a bunch of sweet peas arranged loosely either with adi- antum or Asparagus plumosus or any of the light, smaller flowers permis- sible for bridal occasions can be ar- ranged in this manner but the large heavier flowers would be entirely out of place. The flowers must of necessity lie of the best grade for the quantity of the flowers in each bunch should be small and so loosely tied that each in- dividual flower will show for itself. The crook must be smoothly wound with a satin ribbon to match the shade of the flowers and a large knot of the same ribbon with long bows and streamers hang from the flowers. A small knot of ribbon on the upper end of the crook makes a finish. The bunch of flowers must be fastened securely to the crook for during the wedding march the crook is used as a staff in true shepherd's style carried in the right hand and placed down on the floor with each step of the left foot, so the bunch of flowers must be securely tied so that there is no danger of its falling apart, and the fastening strong enough that it cannot become loose from the crook, while sustaining the jar which it will receive by being con- tinually placed upon the floor during the marches to and from the altar or other location of the ceremony. The bridesmaids standing with their crooks at the altar or during the ceremony make a very effective appearance. Fall Wedding Decoration. A BALLROOM DECOR.\TION. Let us first consider the ballroom, with its wide expanse of empty space, for it opens up a wonderful field for the quick thinking decorator. In other words one must be a picture pro- ducer in thought, taking in the situa- tion at a glance whether it calls for a light handling of the floral decora- tions or the heavy, massive style. The floral artist must thoroughly under- stand the conditions and allow them to determine the character of the ar- rangement. Brain and hand must act together to accomplish his work as quiclcly as possible and secure the happiest results in a ballroom decora- tion. There must be a touch of originality in everything, especially where there are mural designs and Ihe artistic capacity of the room ably considered. A lattice work of thin wood gilded should go all around the ballroom as a wainscoating, over which is draped grape vines with large bunches of ' i t^ti. The American Florist. 611 STANDING WREATH AND HARP ARRANGED BY LUBLINER & TRINZ, CHICAGO. Kiapes, allowing them to fall in a care- less fashion. Around the grapes, ar- range maidenhair ferns in sufficient (inantity to offset the heaviness of the grapes. The bunches should be sus- pended from the lattice by wide satin ribbon of one or two shades lighter color than the grapes used. The green and the blue grapes combined make a fine effect. Above this lattice have panels of autumn foliage, in the cen- ter of which place bunches of flowers with maidenhair fern falling to the top of the lattice. On top of each of these panels also arrange flowers in an inverted crescent shape. The num- ber of panels must be determined by the size of the wall which they are to cover. Three as a rule are a good number. For the center aisle on either side suspend four designs made in umbrella shape. Have the wire frame flat on top and about the size of an ordinary parasol. Cover the top with flowers, u.sing maidenhair to fall over the edge as a fringe; line it with grape foliage and underneath suspend large bunches of hothouse grapes from the center. If possible use miniature electric lights in green fringe. Cover the rope or wire from which it is suspended with asparagus. In between and con- necting each design use the two col- ors of sash ribbon as used on the lat- tice, tying a large knot in the center and from one loop arrange an artistic spray of foliage. This ribbon should be formed in crescent shape which re- quires deftness in obtaining the de- sired effect. For the bridal bower, cover it with green and blue grapes and their fo- liage, draping the grapevines at the back and sides, tying the sides back a little with sash ribbon of the two shades previously mentioned. Use palms where necessary as well as smaller ferns to finish. Arrange grape foliage over the doors and on chande- liers and other fixtures. For the supper table use the parasol suggestion, making it of lily of the valley and placing it on a mirror; at the foot of the center support arrange a garland of lily of the valley and around the edge of the mirror group bunches of blue grapes with their rus- tic branches so arranged as to give it a finisli combined with a maidenhair border resting flat on the table. Use candelabrae with lily of the valley shades. Use asparagus in combina- tion with the grape foliage to soften its effects where necessary. For the bride use white orchids with a lily of the valley shower. The bridesmaids can effectively carry bou- quets made colonial fashion with lily of the valley around the edge of bou- quet, using white sash ribbon of gauzy texture as a finish. Springfield, O. — H. N. Siegenthaler having vacated his store, the Spring- field Cut Flower Co. will occupy it im- mediately. Chicago Florists' Club Anniversary. There was a very large attendance at the twenty-fifth anniversary meet- ing of the Chicago Florists' Club, held at the Union Restaurant October 5. President Philpott called the business meeting to order at 7 p. m., when the following were admitted to member- ship : D. K. Freres, j.^2 North Wabash avenue; Ignatz Stachowiak, 1304 Ma- rion street; Paul Weiss, May wood; Ar- thur Schmidt, Maywood; Henry Meyer, May wood; Paul Amling, Maywood; Wm. Burhop, Maywood; Walter Am- ling, Maywood; Wm. Lorman, 1625 Hudson avenue, and M. H. Mann, 5504 North Clark street. Nominations for membership at this meeting were : Richard Schmidt, 4911 Quincy street; John Huebner, 11 West Randolph street, and E. O. Orpet, Lake Forest, 111. President C. L. Washburn, of the Illi- nois State Florists' Association, who had just returned from the state fair at Springfield, being called upon, stated that the exhibits in the floricultural classes were most meritorious and an- nounced that the next meeting of his organization would be held at Joliet, March 5. W. N. Rudd exhibited Mrs. A. McCrea, No. ooOSa and 14009a car- nations, and Elmer D. Smith, Adrian, Mich., Smith's Advance and Unaka chrysanthemums, all of superior qual- ity. Further routine business having been quickly disposed of, the speaker of the evening, Elmer D. Smith, presi- 612 The American Florist. Oct. 14. R. J. Windier. President St. Louis Florists' Club. H. E. Philpott. Kresident Chicago Florists' Club. H. V. Hunkel. Prusidcnt Milwaukee Florists' Club F. H. Helton, Milwaukee. George Asmus. H. N. Bruns, President Society of .American Florists. SOME OF THE SPEAKERS AT THE CHICAGO FLORISTS' CLUB ANNIVERSARY BANQUET. dent of the Chrysanthemum Society of America, ■was presented and delivered a very instructive address on "Chrys- anthemums and Their Culture," which will be found elsewhere in this issue. A cordial vote of thanks was tendered Mr. Smith, to which suitable response was made. The members and visitors then adjourned to the large banquet hall, where the ladies joined them, and the entire party, to the number of 134, discussed the following menu : MENU. Blue Points Olives Radishes Celery Chicken Broth en Tasse Crab Meat a la Maryland on Toast One-half Broiled Squab Chicken French Fried Potatoes Green Peas Lettuce and Tomato Ice Cream Cakes Coffee When the coffee and cigars had been served, President Philpott read a con- gratulatory telegram from Secretary John Young on behalf of the New York Florists' Club and then presented F. F." Benthey, second president of the club, as toastmaster. Mr. Benthey re- ferred to the early history of the or- ganization (account of which will be found in THE American Florist of September 30, page 508) and dwelt at length on the officers and members who have passed away. He then called upon J. C. Vaughan for an account of early floriculture in the west. Mr. Vaughan spoke of the growth of the business as being in line with that of other branches of industry, starting with the recognition of cut flowers rather than plants as daily necessities. Miller, Hunt & Ludlow, by establishing a plant at Terre Haute, Ind., to grow for this market, being the first to give practical evidence of these conclusions. The cut flower growers, he said, have made rapid strides and the plant grow- ers are far behind. President Hunkel, of the Milwaukee Florists' Club, was the next speaker, and after referring to tlie strong bonds of friendship and sympathy which have always existed between the members of both clubs, reminded his audience of the great flower show which will be held at Milwaukee next month, and closed his remarks by presenting the Chicago Florists' Club with a mag- nificent loving cup on behalf of the members of his club. President Asmus, of the Society of American Florists, spoke of the work which his organization is constantly doing for all branches of the trade, and read a letter from Vice-President- Elect August Poehlmann regretting his inability to be present on this aus- picious occasion. President Windier, of the St. Louis Florists' Club, referred to the pleasures of the occasion, and was followed by W. N. Rudd; Harry Balsley, who in-^ vited all those present to the rose, car- nation and sweet pea exhibitions and tgii The American Florist. 61S W. N. Rudd. F. F. Benthey, Toastmaster. J. C. Vaughan. A. C. Kohlbrand. P. J. Foley. Elmer D. Smith. President Chrysanthemum Society o( America. SOME OF THE SPEAKERS AT THEcCHICAGO FLORISTS' CLUB ANNIVERSARY BANQUET. meetings at Detroit next January; P. J. Foley, ^vho spoke for the ladies: A. C. Kohlbrand. H. N. Bruns, Elmer D. Smith and P. H. Holton. The visitors included Roy Currie. P. H. Holton. G. H. Hunkel, H. V. Hunkel, A. Kellner. W. Kennedy, A. Klokner, A. Leideger, A. Lietz, E. J. Manos, C. Menger, F. Mueller, G. C. Mueller, Peter Nohos, E. Oestriecher. C. C. Pollworth and wife, Gus Rusch, Wm. Zimmerman and Nic Zweifel. Milwau- kee, Wis.; Geo. H. Angennueller, "Wm. Osseck, R. J, Windier and wife, Chas. Young and wife, P. X. Gorly, D. Ged- dies, C. C. Sanders, Edwin Denker and Oscar Huettemann, St. Louis, Mo.; P. H. Venneman. Kirkwood, Mo.; Dr. A. S. Halstead and wife, Belleville. 111.; Elmer D. Smith, Adrian, Mich.; Homer Wiegand, Indianapolis, Ind.; Harry Balsley, Detroit, Mich. PRESIDENT PniLPOTT'S COMMITTEES. . In connection with the forthcoming convention of the Society of American Florists, President Philpott has an- nounced the following committees: Executive Committee.— H. N. Bruns, chairman; H. E. Philpott, A. C. Kohl- brand, Arnold Ringier, Alex. Hender- son, E. C. Amling, M. Barker, E. F. Wint'erson. P. J. Foley, A. T. Pyfer, and Fred Lautenschlager. Entertainment Committee. — A. C. Kohlbrand, chairman; H. B. Howard, Prank Pisternick, D. A. Robertson, W. P. Kyle. W. N. Rudd, C. A. Samuelson, Wm. J. Smythe, A. Lange, E. E. Peiser, W. P. Martin, Ed. S. Enders, Geo. Asmus, Herman Schiller, Fred Lauten- schlager, H. E. Philpott. W. P. Keimel, A. I. Simmons, and John Poehlmann. Souvenir Album Committee. — A. Hen- derson, chairman: Fred Lautenschla- ger, John P. Degnan, Fred Longren, A. Miller, and E. A. Ollinger. Finance Committee. — H. E. Philpott, chairman; Aug. Poehlmann, Frank Johnson, Frank Oechslin, C. L. Wash- burn, Peter Reinberg, N. J. W'etor, C. M. Dickinson, F. F. Benthey, Fred Sperry, W. C. Wendland, P. J. Schupp, E. Buettner, and Fred Hoerber. Reception Committee. — Arnold Rin- gier, chairman; Andrew McAdams, C. P. Frauenfelder, C. H. Fisk, Alois Prey, A. F. Longren. Peter Olsen, John Muir, J. C. Vaughan, H. Cheeseman, E. Wienhoebor, Fritz Bahr, Anton Then, Gus Swenson, Geo. Klehm, H. Yepsen, Paul Amling, Harry Blewitt, and C. W. Johnson. Press and Advertising Committee. — M. Barker, chairman; E. A. Ollinger, T. E. Waters, Geo. Asmus, H. C. Lubliner, V. Bergman, and J. B. Deamud. Decorating Committee. — Louis Witt- bold, chairman; Herman Schiller, W. P. Kidwell, John Muir, Frank Oechslin, A. T. Hey, H. N. Bruns, Jas. Curran. H. R. Hughes, P. J. Krai, Jr., and John Mangel. Allied Trades Committee.— Fred Lat:- tenschlager, chairman: R. S. Wood- yard, N. J. Rupp, Fred Dietsch, H. S. 614 The American Florist. Oct. '4, Garland, Philip L. McKee, and Howard Young. Sports Committee. — E. F. Winterson, chairman; Allie Zech, C. W. McKellar, Prank Ayers, Eddie Schulz, L. H. Win- terson, "Wm. Graff, and Otto Goeriseh. Transportation Committee. • — • P. J. Foley, chairman; "W. L. Palinsks', C. E. Pruner, Chas. Arnold, and A. H. Schneider. Badge Committee. — E. C. Amling, chairman; M. Fink, H. Wehrman, Max Awizzus, and Erick Johnson. Hotel Committee. — ... T. Pyfer, chair- man; John Michelson. D. E. Freres, and J. Strauss. Use of Hot Water in ForclDg. In the report of tlie botanical de- partment of the Wye College, S. T. Parkinson describes some interesting experiments in the use of hot water for the purpose of accelerating the growth of plants placed in the forcing pit. Two years since Professor Mo- lisch, of Prague, published a paper in which he suggested that perennial plants, while in their resting stage, should be dipped in hot water previous to their being placed in the forcing pit or house. In his paper Professor Mo- lisch distinguishes in the resting per- iod, between tlie rest that is inherent to the plant and cannot be altered, and the rest that is dependent on external conditions and can be modified. By steeping the plant in hot water at the proper time the latter rest is elimi- nated, and its cells at once renew their activity. By this means the treated plant obtains a start over that which is untreated, and attains its full de- velopment in a much shorter period. Mr. Parkinson has carried out a num- ber of experiments to test the efficacy of hot water, and in the course of these he found that an exposure of about twelve hours to a temperature of 95 degrees F., or, in the case of soft plants, such as seakale, to 85 degrees F.. just after the period of "deepest rest," i. e., the end of November or beginning of December. led to very rapid growth. One of the illustrations accompanying the report shows that the effect of water on some astilbes (not spiraeas, as stated in the report) was very considerable. Plants that were dipped in a quite dormant state on November 25 had made consider- able growth on December 13, when they were photographed, while the un- treated plants show^ed no signs of re- newed activity. To Improve Every Lot. An original scheme for the mainte- nance of Windsor Square, the new- residence park in Los Angeles, Calif., in which quite a number of wealthy families have already decided to make their homes, has been started. By a community fund it is proposed that there shall be no unimproved lots in the entire tract. The sum of .$3 per front foot is to be charged against ev- ery lot in the park. With this money there will be spread lawns, shrubs planted and trees grown, so that when a purchaser buys a lot on which he does not immediately erect a home, there will always be a miniature park, sightly to those others who have their residences in the tract. One chief land- scape artist and his assistant will ex- pend this money in care-taking. Pasadena, Calif.— The final arrange- ment for the semi-annual flower show of the Pasadena Gardeners' Association have been completed, the date fixed for October 27-29, and John Albrecht ap- pointed manager. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Chrysanthemums and Their Culture. | , r;i|n r rt'.Td by Elnu-i- I). fSmltll, Adrian. Micliv/ hofni-e the Chicago Florists' Club, October 5, 1911. Although most of those present are directly or indirectly interested in this subject, yet I venture the large ma- jority do not consider the volumes that have been written during the past dec- ade, treating upon every phase of this important branch of floriculture. The trade papers have from time to time presented excellent cultural notes, and several books have been published by able writers, so that our files are filled with compilations of exceptional merit, and adequate to the varied needs of this vast country. Confronted by these facts it would be the height of folly to attempt to offer food for thought along new lines, the tillage has been nearly or quite complete. And further- more, this is a very complicated sub- ject when we consider its diversified interests. For these reasons it would seem wise to present only the most im- portant features, and presuming the majority of your members are most J interested in commercial cut bloome. 'I will endeavor .fta^ give *aarttention to 'this aspect. T'"^-. >W ■ ii:-: Before discussing cultural methods ,let us first consider the best varieties for our purpose. As the early kinds are first on the market they are natur- ally initial in these deliberations. I have some misgivings in mentioning those I consider best for this purpose, as it may appear egotistical on my part inasmuch as the earliest white, yellow and pink originated with us. Smith's Advance and Golden Glow are the earliest white and yellow and may be had from July onward. Unaka for October first is the earliest large flow- ering pink. There has been considerable discus- sion as to the propriety of having va- rieties which mature before the last of September; this point must be deter- mined by those engaged in this in- dustry. Personally I would not advise growing in large quantities for the wholesale market, unless the crop is controlled so as to bring them in about September 15 and later. The grower who retails his product may with impunity provide limited quantities earlier in the season and use them to good advantage. The question is one of supply and demand which governs the florist's entire output, and as the fall trade- (Joes not begin until the lat- ter:4)artoj Septemb'ei', it is ajpatural supposition that large qi:^4ntities could LOVING CUP PRESENTED BY THE MILWAUKEE FLORISTS' CLUB TO THE CHICAGO Florists- club on its 2£th aniversary, October s, 191i, igii. The American Florist. 616 BANQUET AT THE TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHICAGO FLORISTS CLUB, OCTOBER 5, 1911. not be disposed of to advantage Ijefore there is a real demand. For early blooms the most import- ant feature is early planting, and just when this should be done depends upon the date they are to be cut. Smith's Advance and Golden Glow planted the first of May, and buds se- lected about June 25, should mature the last half of August. Successive plantings up to early June and secur- ing first bud will give a continued crop to late October. Unaka planted May 1, with buds secured August ."> to 10, should all be ready to cut the first half of October, as it is a strong grower with stems four feet, incurved blooms over six inches in diameter and very similar to Wm. Duckham in color (pos- sibly a little brighter) — it has no rival as an early pink. At the present time October Frost and Donatello are mak- ing their appearance, both are good to follow Smith's Advance and Golden Glow, but should be planted in May or early June to secure best results. For October 15 to November 1, we would plant Oroba, a white coming in a few days in advance of Ivory, pro- ducing larger blooms and is of a splen- did sturdy dwarf habit. Chrysolora for yellow is unsurpassed for this period, being larger than Col. D. Appleton, and is 15 days earlier, has stronger stem and of the best incurved form. Gloria would be our choice for pink. These three, like the earlier kinds, are more satisfactory when planted fairly early, not later than June 15 and secure buds .about August 15, w'hich would insure the crc]) cut and out of the way before the midseason or November varieties are ready. This brings us up to the midseason varieties which are so nu- merous, and in fact, there are so many good kinds to select from it does not seem necessary to mention them. The above remarks also apply to the late flowering section. Pompons, anemones and singles pos- sess desired qualities to .a degree, and are oC special value to those who re- tail their cut and cater to the best trade. They lend grace and beauty to flora! arrangements, in fact, the best effects can not be attained without them. The singles are more fragile, and are not so well adapted for con- signments that necessitate rehandling. •. Soil is the first item to be considered urt(}er the head of cultural methods. Old sods, cut thin, from a moderately firm soil, and piled with one-fifth to one-si.xth their bullc of cow manure, six months in advance, furnishes the -best material for filling the bench. Some advocate a lar.ger quantity of manure, but we find the plants do not need it in their earlier stages of growth, also the wood is firmer, and ripens better than where nitrogenous matter is abundant. We prefer giving food later when tlie plant is strong and the roots active. Those who wish to utilize old soil will meet with very good success by using half new and half old. We prefer placing the new at the bottom of the bench and if pre- pared compost is not at hand, fresh cut sods chopped, and put through a soil mixer will make an excellent sub- stitute. As previously stated the early sorts should be planted if possible early in May. We have calls for early varieties late in July, but the fallacy of such a course is apparent when we consider that instead of planting, they should be selecting buds. The midseason and late will do well if planted in June. It is true, fairly good results are the out- come when this operation is deferred to the succeeding month, but the flow- ers are seldom as large and fine in finish as those which have had ample time to develop a strong plant before select- ing the buds. Early planting in only moderately rich soil gives the best stem and foliage for the commercial grower, namely, smaller leaves on short jointed and firm wooded stems. AVith the foundation constructed thor- ough and complete, tiie building of the bloom will practically take care of it- self. It is unnecessary to go into details in the operation of tying, this work should be done when the plants are a foot in height, or at least before there is danger of them toppling ovei'. From this time on until the buds appear, weeding and watering are the most urgent matters requiring attention. Less water will be required during the first stages of growth, with increased quantity as they gain strength and more foliage. The date for buds to ajipear is gov- erned to a large degree by the climatic conditions. During my visit to Cali- fornia (the state of many climates), I was much impressed by the fact that those portions of the state enjoying a cool air produce the earliest blooms, and the late ones are from localities more torrid. At Los Angeles I was told the first in the market come from the growers near the coast, while the late ones come from the foot hills of the mountains only 20 miles away. No fixed dates can be given, as they vary according to the conditions of the weather during July and August, the cooler the earlier, and the warmer the later, this change in construction takes place. On one occasion we had W. H. Chadwick immediately follow Ivory and at other times they have been 60 days apart. With an average season in this sec- tion, flowers for September are from buds selected about July 1 to 15, for October. August 1 to 15; for November, 616 Ihe American tLORisr. Oct. /^, August 25 to September 15; for De- cember, Septemner 20 to October 10. The dates given are only approximate at best, as some varieties develop more rapidly than others. The bulk of chrysanthemums are planted from June 15 to July 15, and those best adapted for this purpose are such as produce perfect blooms, from buds se- lected from August 25 to late Sep- tember. Many of the kinds shown at the ex- hibitions look beautiful, but are often misleading to the novice, for when placed under the conditions which usu- ally prevail on commercial places, . are useless. It is far better to rely upon the judgment of some competent per- son than to select from the show boards, unless you are well versed in these matters. I am pleased to state that shading is not practiced as much as in former years. Sunlight is a prime factor in producing strong sturdy growth; a light shading is, however, beneficial to all varieties showing color before October, and it is often necessary to continue later, providing bright sun prevails and the temperature rises above nor- mal. What" form of nourishment to sup- ply is a topic of considerable import- ance; very few growers entirely agree on this subject. Bone meal, cow, sheep, and, in fact, almost any kind of ma- nure, is beneficial, but their real value depends upon the amount of plant food they contain, when considered in ratio to price paid. All, or part of those mentioned may be essential in the pro- duction of the very largest blooms, which find their way to the exhibi- tions, but if my object was solely the production of high grade commercial stock, I would prefer a complete con- centrated chemical fertilizer, say, one containing about 50 per cent plant food. While it costs more per pound than the natural products, it will sup- ply nearly lUO times the amount of the required elements, namely, nitro- gen, potash and phosphoric acid. To make this comparison more compre- hensive, one pound of such chemicals is equal to nearly 100 pounds of ma- nure. The first cost would be greater for the chemicals, but we should bear in mind that the entire 50 per cent plant food is available as soon as put into solution, on the other hand, the manure requii-es considerable labor to bring it into such a form. In the first place, the chemicals are placed in a tank of water, and in a few hours are ready to apply with a hose, and in the second, the material must either be used in the form of top dressing, or reduced to a liquid before it is available. I am frank to admit there is less danger in injuring a crop with manure than chemicals, unless the latter is judiciously applied. Most of such ma- terials are used too strong. Ten years ago we were applying at the rate of one ounce to five or six gallons of water, now the ratio is one to 20. Weak solutions are much safer, affording perfect control. Varieties of robust constitution which are usually able to assimilate more food, can be treated at shorter intervals. With the soil recommended 30 pounds of such con- centrated chemicals at a cost of less than $10.00 is sufficient for 30.000 to 40,000 plants. The labor in preparing manure for such a number of plants would alone far exceed the figures given. There are a few insects which must be kept in check, if our plants remain in a healthy condition, aphis are the mcst abundant. The past two years we have used hydrocyanic acid gas with n'-ost satisfactory results. Its advan- tages over the various forms of nico- tine are that it kills every aphis in the house, and they do not reappear for a month or more. We have fumigated but three times since the middle of May and our stock will be clean into Noverr.ber. A high grade of cyanide is most effective and we prefer the so- dium to the potassium form. W. J. Keimel, Elmhurst, 111., suggested in one of the trade papers one pound of Paris green to five pounds of brown sugar, using one ounce of this mixture to one gallon of water for thrip. We find this is equally effective in destroy- ing the larva of the leaf tyer, and does not discolor the foliage. The achievements in floriculture are wrought not by any one thing we do, but by the many things given atten- tion at the proper time, and chrysan- themums are no exception to this law. I think all of you will agree with me that superiority in knowledge is not as essential as the ability and energy to attend promptly to every detail, which are of vital importance in mark- ing the degrees of our success. Nature provides a way and we' endeavor to assist. George C. ^Vatson Dinner to George C. Watson. The dinner complimentary to George C. Watson given at Dooner's on Oc- tober O was successful in everything excepting that it leaked out in some way and was not the great sin-prise in- tended. The tallies were nicely dec- orated, four of them representing the seasons — spring, summer, autumn and winter. The head table was gay with brilliantly colored croton leaves. Palms and other foliage plants hid the walls. John Westcott superintended the dec- orations. W. Atlee Burpee was toastmaster, and right well did he present the vari- ous speakers, whose eulogies of George C. must have m.ade him think that BANQUET OF THE FLORISTS' CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA, ON THE 85th ANNIVERSARY, OCTOBER 3, 1911. See Issue of October 7. Papc 568. igir. The American Florist. 617 DISPLAY OF FLOWERS AND FLORAL DESIGNS AT ILLINOIS STATE FAIR, SPRINGFIELD, OCTOBER, 1911. there were many who appreciated him and his work and were good enough to tell him of it while he was still with them. Among the gentlemen from out of town were Wm. J. Stewart, J. K. M. L. Parquhar and P. Welch of Boston; W. C. Langbridge, Albany; P. J. Lynch, West Grove; H. A. Bunyard, New York. These gentlemen, with other personal friends, mostly well known members of the trade in this city, sat down to the banquet. After the good dinner, at which there was plenty of liquid inspiration, they all vied with one another in expressing to their guest their good will and best wishes for many returns of the day. Tele- grams and letters were read from a number unable to be present, all show- ing high regard for the honored man. After some excellent music from the orchestra, excellent singing Ijy some of the guests, George Earl presented Mr. Watson with a fine gold watch, which will be a life-long souvenir of the occasion. Mr. Watson was over- whelmed with the many good words and deeds, but was able to make a nice little speech, thanking the assemblage for the watch and hoping tu be able to keep himself up in their esteem. The following gentlemen were present : John D. Allwood, John H. Ansley, Geo. Anderson, Louis Boss. W. Atlee . Burpee, John Burton, Geo. J. Brennen, Thos. H. Bird, Geo. D. Clark, Dennis Connor, George Craig, Robert Craig, Thos. Daly, George Donnelly, Edw. C. Dungan, E. J. Dooner, T. F. Dooner, Howard M. Earl, Ed. Flood, Daniel Hausernon, Thos. F. Hogan, Paul Huebner, Robert Kift, John Lamb, Samuel S. Pennock, Alphonse Peri- cat, Howard Reed, David Rust, Harry C. Stahler, Chas. Simms, John Trainor, E. M. Tyrell, John Westcott, Philadelphia; P. Welch, J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Wm. J. Stewart. Boston, Mass.; Harry A. Bunyard, Gus Goss- ler. New York; Harry L. Holmes, Har- risburg. Pa.: Geo. W. Kerr, Doyles- town, Pa.; W. C. Langbridge, Albany. N. Y.; P. J. Lynch. West Grove, Pa.; Alex. B. Scott. Sharon Hill, Pa.; Dr. John H. Washburn, Farm School. Pa. K. Seed Trade In New Zealand. The seed business of New Zealand is of considerable importance, over $600,000 worth o." grass, clover, and other seeds being exported from the Dominion in 1910, end about ,$500,000 imported. During the lext few months the New Zealand seed market should possess an exceptional interest for American seed growers and dealers, states Henry D. Baker, vice-consul general, as owing to the recent drouth, •seeds are now very scarce and selling for prices about 40 per cent higher than a year ago. It is understood here that there is a scarcity in the United Kingdom, which is ordinarily the leading source of supply, consequently there seems a probability of unusually large imports from the United States. Though New Zealand ordinarily exports a much greater quantity of seeds than it im- ports, yet for the near future the re- verse promises to be true. The principal countries that supplied grass and clover seed to New Zealand in 1910 were the United Kingdom, from which 8,770 hundredweight were imported; Germany, 5,4.57 hundred- weight; Canada, 2,600; United States, 2,325; and New South Wales, 1,935. The total imports in 1910 of grass and clover seeds amounted to 21,840 hun- dredweight, and the total value of all kinds of seeds imported was $487,190. During the preceding year the total imports were valued at $604,526. The value of the imports of seeds from the United States in 1910 was $30,9.56. KINDS OF GBASSES IMPORTED. New Zealand takes from the United States, in about the order named, cow grass and red clover, white clover, timothy, poa pratensis (known in the United States as Kentucky blue grass), and alsike. Some lucerne (known in the United States as alfalfa) is im- ported from the United States and also from England and Australia. Its par- ticular advantages are just beginning to be appreciated in New Zealand, and imports are likely to increase. It grows luxuriantly in New Zealand on chalk or limestone soils, but is not a success in the colder mountainous dis- tricts. Kentucky blue grass, known locally as twitch, thrives here on light, dry soils rich in humus and will grow the year round if the weather is not too severe, but it is not considered suitable for temporary pastures, owing to its strong creeping roots; on certain soils it develops such a rank troublesome growth that it is regarded as a weed and every effort is made to exterminate it. Its most successful use is in re- storing the vegetation of denuded arid country in the interior, especially on hilltops. Alsike is well suited for New Zea- land's heavy soils, in which it is very lasting, but is not recommended by local seed dealers for light soils, on account of its roots being surface feed- ers. Timothy is used chiefly in heavy loams and clays, and nearly all per- manent seedings for heavy soil contain a few pounds of timothy. White clover is used on all classes of soils that con- tain sufficient lime, provided they are not waterlogged. American cow grasses and red clovers are apparently rrjore sought after here than any others from the United States. Cow grass is 618 The American Florist. Oct. 14, used for long duration pastures, and red clover for two-jear pastures, es- pecially as preliminary to the growing of wheat. The greater part of New Zealand's clover seed is imported, as it does not seem to appear economical to the local farmers to save clover for seed. EXPLANATION OF HIGH PRICES. For the information of American seed dealers who may be interested in the unusually high prices prevalent in New Zealand at present I submit the following quotations furnished today (July 29) by a local seed house. Kinds. Price. Poa pratensis. .hundredweight $26.30 Cow grass do 18.00 Red clover do 34.00 White clover do . 22.80-28.80 Timothy do 13.80 Alsike do 18.00 Cocksfoot pound . . .19 Rye grass bushels. .1.02-1.92 Piorin hundredweight 21.60 Chewing's fescue ...- pound.. .14 Hard fescue ..hundredweight 19.20 Mustard do 9.24 Meadow foxtail do 22.80 Crested dog's-tail pound . . .21 Lucerne hundredweight 25.44 In explanation of the high prices it might be mentioned that last season's drouth prevented the saving of the cus- tomary amount of seeds and that the need of seeds has been increased by the killing of pastures by drouth and by fires. Moreover, excellent prices for wool and dairy products have stimu- lated greatly the utilization of wild bush lands for sheep raising and dairy- ing, and, of course, all such land after being cleared of its timber must be sown in grass or clover. In the North Island of New Zealand many thou- sands of acres are being opened up this year. It has also been demon-' strated that worked-out kauri gum lands in the northern part of North Island, which were formerly considered worthless once the gum had been taken out, can be profitably utilized by sow- ing various clovers and grasses. In the volcanic country in the central part of the North Island, where the pumice lands were formerly considered of little or no value, it is found that red clover tends to redeem the soil. For some time red clover failed to get a good start here, but success was finally secured through the introduc-. tion of bumblebees for fertilizing pur- poses. Owing to the presence of these bumblebees there seems no difficulty now about raising clover in any part of the pumite country, and clover seed in this district appears to have un- usual plumpness and vitality. EXPORTS — AREA IN GRASS. In ordinary years, notwithstanding its own important uses for grass and clover seeds. New Zealand exports much more than it imports. The chief countries buying New Zealand grass and clover seed in 1910 were the United Kingdom, which took 29,777 hundred- weight; Victoria, Australia, 10,190; New South Wales, 3,-i.32; Tasmania, 2,473; east coast of the United States, 2,35.5; Germany, 1,317; and Denmark, 1,074. The seeds bought for the United States in 1910 were as follows : Cocks- foot grass .$21,909, and rye grass $26,- 283, exported from Dunedin, the chief center of the seed business in New Zealand; cocksfoot grass $31,203, rye grass .$1,623, and other grasses $1,000, from Christchurch; various grass seeds $3,635 from Wellington, and $613 from Auckland. These figures are taken from summaries of consular invoices in the four cities. V The latest published returns of the area in grass in New Zealand are for 1908, which give an area of 13,623,528 acres, of which 4.755,323 were plowed land, and 8,868,205 not plowed. The area in native grasses is given as 22,- 524,406 acres. The total area, includ- ing gra.sses of all kinds, was therefore 36,147,934 acres; and as only 1,890,630 were in crops the same year, 52,150 acres in fallow land, and 113,63.5 in orchards, gardens, etc., the proportion of pasture lands to cultiv.ated lands was thus about 18 to 1. USES OF COCKSFOOT AND RYE GRASS. As regards cocksfoot and rye grass, for which there is the chief demand for export from New Zealand to the United States, and in the production of which New Zealand appears especially to ex- cel, I have obtained from a leading seed dealer here descriptions as to their special uses in this country, as follows : "Although cocksfoot is w-idely used for surface sowing and is the main- stay for permanent pastures in hilly country, it is also most valuable in good soil on the flat, where it w^ill pro- duce an enormous amount of leafy herbage of good quality. On such land seed stalks do not change so quickly to woody fiber, as on dryer soil, and therefore its feeding value is main- tained (or a longer period. It is a quick-growing grass and analysis has proved that during the spring there is considerably more nutritive matter in the herbage than during the midsum- mer. For hay this grass is of very lit- tle value; although producing plenty of bulk the quality is poor, being of woody fiber. On suitable soil this grass is permanent and holds to the ground better than rye grass, owing to the fact that it is fibrous and much branched, with deeply descending roots. It withstands drouth and is considered one of our most valuable grasses for surface growing. "Perennial rye grass is our most valuable grass, and no permanent pas- ture is laid down without a large per- centage of this variety. On suitable soil rye grass is permanent. Good loams and even stiff clays are suitable for its best development and longevity, provided the soil has good drainage. Light, thin and stony soils, however, are hardly suitable, and do not give the grass the best chances, as the roots are surface seeders. The most important characteristics of the rye grass are that it will grow under con- ditions that are fatal to other grasses: it is the most certain to germinate, and ■is uninjured by the tread Jiof •; stock, even on vmsuitable land; it grows and covers the ground rapidly, and thus keeps down weeds and will protect the more delicate germinating and slow- maturing grasses, and makes way for them as they become established. It is of . the utmost value . for hay and with clovers will produce the sweetest and most valuable fodder for winter feed." AREA IN COCKSFOOT AND RYE GRASS — SEED IJIPROVEMENT. The last annual report of the Depart- ment of Agriculture of New Zealand shows that during the 1909-10 season 56,550 acres of land were devoted to the cultivation of rye grass. The total yield was 1,.547.912 bushels, and the average yield 27.37 bushels per acre. The acreage of cocksfoot was 29,500, the total yield being .5,185,310 pounds, and the average yield per acre 175.77 pounds. The industry of growing clovers and grasses for seed in New Zealand has usually proved quite lucrative. Certain seeds originally imported have, under the influence of the favorable soil and climate of this Dominion, assumed a vigor unknown to them before, so that they can now be extensively exported. On this account some of the larger TABLE DECORATIONS AT ILLINOIS STATE FAIR, SPRINGFIELD. OCTOBER, 1911. igii. The American Florist. 619 seed merchants of Great Britain oc- casionally send agents here with a view to inducing farmers and others to grow certain kinds of farm and garden seeds .which they think more capable of im- provement here than in their own country. There has alwa>s been a dis- position to encourage the importation of seeds that may produce successful results here. Among the seeds that ap- pear to have shown conspicuous im- provement are edible seed peas, which are grown in the South Island, and which have now achieved such a repu- tation that they are being exported to many different parts of the world. with long, sti'ong stems with the finest of foliage; not a blemish of any kind could be seen on any of the stock and a great crop is promised for the com- ing year, and it certainly looked that a continuous cut would be had throughout the season. Killarneys were a sight to behold — house after house timed so as to follow each other in succession, and the healthy young growth of that bright pink shade of the foliage that betokens the finest condition and the best of culture. Richmond, although not so far ad- vanced as the other roses, for it was evident that Christmas was the goal CHRYSANTHEMUMS AT Roserie on tin- Lefe. 0' WIETOR BROS., CHICAGO. tober Frost on lli.^ Ri.ht. WITH THE GRO WERS Wietor Bros., Chicago. While early in the month of October is not the opportune time to see a range of glass in its best possible con- dition, yet what can be accomplished at this early date is plainly visible in the condition of the crops at the well- known plant of Wietor Bros, on Devon avenue, Chicago. We remember sev- eral years ago when visiting one of the most jovial and optimistic grow- ers in the eastern section of the coun- try, he placed us in charge of his son who had recently assumed the man- agement of the greenhouses, and said, "Show him around, but when you chance to come to anything Uiat is not in first class shape draw his attention to something else on the other side of the house." "We could not help think- ing after being shown through this im- mense range of nearly l,0(Xi.000 feet of glass that nowhere in all tlie houses was there any occasion for our genial guide to draw our attention from any of the growing crops, for everything appeared to be in the best possible condition. The roses were all in the best of health, showing the care and culture necessary to have them in such splendid shape this eaiiy in the season. The carnations wer.- all well established, producing flowers that would rival many in mid-winter sea- son, and the chrysanthemums just coming into bloom promised an excel- lent crop of high-grade commercial flowers, and this firm, which for so many years has been renowned for furnishing their customers with the best the market affords, has great promise to living up to or excelling that well-earned reputation. The American Beauty roses are a sight worth a long journey to see, for the growth is luxuriant, and although not by any means as yet in full crop, are bearing flowers of beautiful color aimed at with this popular rose for the holidays, was showing up in good shape, the breaks being exceptionally strong and healthy. Mrs. Jardine was also in the best of condition and the roses that are now being cut are of most excellent quality. This rose is a great favorite with this firm and as grown at these houses is worthy of the many economiums bestowed upon it by the proprietors. Uncle John is well grown and at the present some very beautiful blooms are being marketed. White Killarney is the mainstay for white and the plants vie with the par- ent, the pink variety, in growth and bloom. All these roses are in such fine condition that an immense cut of un- surpassed quality is promised and an idea of what this firm will have to handle during the year can be ob- tained from the quantity of plants now being grown, the following being an approximate number of the several varieties : American Beautv G0,000 Killarney 35,000 White Killarney 35,000 Richmond 20.000 Mrs. Jardine 1.5,000 Uncle John 8,000 My Maryland 5,000 The carnations are in a range by themselves at some little distance from the rose houses, and the plants show- that care and culture which is so plainly seen in everything growing in the houses. This year many of the Iilants have been grown in the houses throughout the summer and they are planted beside others of the same va- riety that were grown in the field. At present the indoor culture is way ahead of the field-grown stock. The plants are nearly as large as those that were grown outside, with many blooming shoots and producing flow- ers as grand as are cut after the turn of the year. The comparison of inside and field-grown stock is being tried on a large scale and should show conclu- sively whether the outside or inside- grown stock is the better. Washing- ton is being given a good trial and is planted in benches beside the old standby, Mrs. T. "W. Lawson, and if it can continue to outshine the older va- riety as it is doing at present, the old favorite will have to pass on and re- linquish its place at the head of the dark pink. Victory is the variety de- pended upon for scarlet, and as gi'own here will be hard to replace, but Bon- fire is being given a trial, yet has not shown that it will be able to relegate Victory among the "has-beens." White Perfection and White Lawson are de- pended upon to furnish the large quan- tity of white and Winsor is grown in quantities for pink. Enchantress, of course, is tlie light pink and is in fine health, producing flowers that are un- surpassed. The varieties are grown in the following numbers : Mr.s. T. W. Lawson 20,000 Winsor ' 20,000 Enchantress 25,000 Victory 30,000 White Perfection 25,000 White Lawson 25,000 White Enchantress. 10,000 Washington 5,000 AMERICAN BEAUTV ROSES AT WIETOR BROS., CHICAGO. 620 The American Florist. Ocr, 14, The chrysanthemums are just begin- ning to bloom and a bench of Roserie and October Frost nearly ready to be cut are good samples of what will fol- low when the mid-season varieties are in their prime. Something over 50,000 plants are grown and they are all in the finest condition to produce a high- grade commercial bloom. All the best commercial sorts are grown and quan- tities of the following varieties were to be seen in excellent condition : In whites there were, beside October Frost, Early Snow, White Bonnaffon, Estelle, Snow Queen, Timothy Eaton, Miss first; A. C. Canfleld, second; A. T. Hey Floral Co,, Maywood, third, American Beauty, 50 flowers, — Poehl- mann Bros, Co., first; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., Springfield, second. Richmond, 50 liowers. — Poehlmann Bros. Co., first; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., second; A. T. Hev Floral Co., third. Golden Gate or its sports, 50 flowers. — Janssen Seed & Floral Co., first. Madame Chatenay. .50 flowers. — Jan.s- sen Seed & Floral Co., first. Bride, 50 flowers. — A. T. Hey Floral MRS. JARDINE ROSES AT WIETOR BROS., CHICAGO. Clay Frick, W. H. Chadwick and Lin- wood Hall. In yellows, Robert Halli- day, Monrovia, Major Bonnaffon, Gold- en Beauty and Golden Chadwick. In pink, Roserie, Glory of the Pacific, Dr, Enguehard, Gloria and Pink Ivory, and in reds, Intensity and Black Hawk, A large assortment of pompons for cut- ting in sprays are also grown, which include, besides Baby and Baby Mar- garet, the choicest varieties of these small flowers so necessary to the re- tailer at the present time; and the cut of these promise to be large and of good quality. The total cut of chrys- anthemum blooms \v\\\ be about 150,- 000 and 30,000 sprays of pompons. The firm of Wietor Bros, has reason to feel justly proud of the crops as they now are at the houses, and also the quality of the stock which is now being cut and marketed at their store at 30 E. Randolph street, where N. J. Wietor, assisted by his able store-man, C, A, Alles. so faithfully guard their customers' interests. The greenhouses are just as ably managed by Henry Wietor, who has an able grower in the foreman, James Novak, to whom we are greatly in debt for the courte- sies extended in escorting us around this large establishment, and the splen- did stock seen is a fitting testimonial of his ability as well as the care and attention bestowed upon it. Illinois State Fair. The following premiums were award- ed at the Illinois State Fair at Spring- field, September 29-October 7, in addi- tion to the list appearing in the American Florist, issue of October 7, page 573 : RO.?ES, American Beauty. — Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago,, first; A. C. Canfield, Springfield, second; A, C. Brown, Springfield, third, Richmond, — Poehlmann Bros, ; Co:. So., first; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., second. Bridesmaid, pink, 50 flowers. — Jans- sen Seed & Floral Co., first; A, T. Hey Floral Co., second. Killarney, pink, .50 flowers. — Poehl- mann Bros. Co., first; A. T. Hey Floral Co,, second; Janssen Seed & Floral Co,, third. Any other variety, 50 flowers. — Poehlmann Bros. Co., first; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., second. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, white, .50 flowers.— A. T. Hey Floral Co., first; Janssen Seed & Floral Co.. second. My Maryland, .50 flowers. — Poehl- mann Bros. Co.. first; A. T. Hey Floral Co., second; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., third. Mrs. Mrashall Field, 50 flowers. — Janssen Seed & Floral Co., first, Killarney, white, .50 flowers. — Poehl- mann Bros. Co., first; A. T. Hey Floral Co., second; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., third, FLORAL DECORATIONS, Standing Cross, four feet from bot- tom of base up, — Cottage Greenhouses, Litchfield, first; A, T, Hey Floral Co., second; Schiller the Florist, Chicago, third; Wirth & Gaupp, Springfield, fourth. Wreath flowers on easel. 24-inch. — Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, first; Hans Schmalzl. Lincoln, second; Schiller the Florist, third; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., fourth. Best floral arrangement, set piece, — Geo. A, Kuhl, first; Schiller, the Flor- ist, second; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., third; A. T. Hey Floral Co., fourth, CUT FLOWERS, BOUQUETS, ETC. Amateurs only. Collection phlox, herbaceous. — Alice L. Clark. Springfield, first; Ruby Walk- er, Springfield, second; Mrs. L. C. Farmn, Pawnee, third. Collection roses, ^2 flowers, outdoor grown. — Mrs. G. W, Miller, Springfield, first: Ruby Walker, second; Lucia M. Lightfoot, Springfield, third. ROSES, Any other variety, 25 flowers. — Poehlmann Bros. Co., first; A. C. Can- Held, second; A. C. Brown, third. My Maryland, 25 flowers. — Poehl- man Bros. Co., first; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., second; A. C. Canfleld, third. American Beauty, 12 flowers, — Poehl- mann Bros. Co., first; A. C. Canfield, second; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., third. Richmond, 12 flowers. — Poehlmann Bros. Co., first; A. T, Hey Floral Co., second; A. C. Canfield, third. Perle, yellow, 12 flowers. — Poehlmann Bros, Co,, first; A. C. Canfield, second; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., third, Mrs, Jardine, 12 flowers. — A. C. Can- field, first; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., second. Bride, 12 flowers.— A. T. Hey Flora] Co., first; A. C. Canfield, second; Jans- sen Seed & Floral Co., third. Bridesmaid. 12 flowers. — A. C. Brown, first; A. C. Canfield, second; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., third. Killarney, pink, 12 flowers. — Poehl- mann Bros. Co., first; A. C. Canfield, second; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., third. WHITE PERFECTION CARNATIONS AT WIETOR BRO CHICAGO, igu. The American Feorist., 621 Killarne.\-. uliilr, 12 Howers. — Poehl- mann Bros. Co.. first; A. C. Canfleld, .spcond; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., third. Any ollu'r variety, \- [lowers. — Poehiiiianii Bros. Co.. tirst; .f. F. Am- mann Co.. lOdwardsvillc. scroml; ,\. C. Cantield, tliiiil. My Maryland, 12 (lowers. — Boehl- ijiann Bros. Co.. first; A. C. Canfield, second; A. T. Hey Floral Co.. third. Best six wirieties. 2.") blooms each, American Beauty excepted. — A. T. Hey Floral Co.. first; .\. C. Canfield. sec- ond; A. C. Brown, third. New York Florists' Llub. A very enthusiastic meeting of the Florists' Club was held Monday. Octo- ber !>, with one hundred present, with- out Question one of the most interest- ing; in the history of the club. Patrick O'Mara's cheering presence had much to do with it. He certainly was given the "glad hand" by everyone. Emil Schloss. \V. E. Cook and E. E. Bates were elected to membership. The res- ignations of M. C. Wright and W. F. Shea were accepted with regrets. The outing committee, thi-ough Jo- seph Fenrich. made a detailed report, showing a small deficit, and the same was ordered paid from the funds of the club and the committee discharged with thanks. The essay committee an- nounced that J. Otto Thilow, of Phila- delphia, Pa., would deliver an illus- trated lecture at the November meet- ing on his travels in the Avest. This will also be ladies' night. There will be no essay at the December meeting, as it will be election night, and at the January meeting R. Vincent, Jr., presi- dent-elect of the S. A. F., will deliver an illustrated lecture on his "Experi- ences in Dixie." The secretary read a lettei- from President George Asmus of the S. A. F.. stating that he had appointed the fol- lowing National Flower Show commit- tee: Chas. H. Totty. chairman; W. A. Manda. Thomas Roland. W. X. lUidd, W. P. Craig. J. A. Valentine. The president of the club appointed J. A. Shaw, A. L. Miller and Jos. A. Manda a committee to draw up suitable reso- lutions on the death of our late fellow member, I. Ij. Powell, who died on September 21. The committee on awards made the following report : Prom Chas. H. Totty. Madison. N. J., a vase of Sunlnirst roses, scored .Sit points. This \"ase will be distril)uted jointly by E. G. Hill Co., Richmond. Ind., and Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. From W. A. Manda. South Orange, N. J., collection of seed- ling dahlias. Nos. 1:1-14-4, being entitled to special mention. The exhibit as a whole being entitled to a vote of thanks. From Chas. Lenker. Freeport. L. I., vase Ernest Glasser. vote of thanks. From Henry F. Michell. Phila- delphia, a vase Buddle.va spectaculum magnifica, vote of thanks. Collection of dahlias, some of them showing won- derful variety and merit. \Mte of thanks. From Wm. Tricker. .Arlington, N. J., collection of roses; thanks. Upon the motion of Secretar> John Young, an approjn'iation of fifty dol- lars w'as made to the bowling club. J. K. L. M. Farquhar. who early in the evening had been met by a com- mittee at the train, was tendered a dinner at Cavanaugh's in Twenty-, tliird street, the following being pres- ent : President Nugent, Vice-President Harry .^. Bunyard, Secretary Young, Treasurer Rickards, P. R. Pierson. C. H. Totty. W. J. Stewart, W. F. Sheri- dan. Frank H! Traendly, A. L. Miller and Chas. Schenck. Mr. Parquhar's talk was on the "Horticultural Out- look" and was most interesting. Charles Schenek gave a pleasing talk on his travels in Europe, which showed he had been a close i>l st I'v les of carnation staples for mending sr)lit carnations were exhib- ited l>y I. \j. Pillsbury. Galesburg. 111. Philadelphia. ll.\[ll,l.\s sriLL IM.IC.NTIFUL. There is an abundance of flowers now in the market, roses and carnations leading and piling up in the cooling- rooms. Dahlias have been plentiful, although several I'ool nights that sug- .gested frost shortened the supply. Bet- ter and more l>usiness-like methods in the handling of this Hower from the grower to the dealer has resulted in widening the market, as shipments are made with very little loss and the store men are encouraged to carry stock, the display of which insures larger sales. It is the same with all classes of flowers, the fresher and more saleable the larger the sale. This is .so well known that to some it seems needless to repeat it; but if the growers, at least a great majority of them, would devote a little more time and attention to the proper cutting and packing of stock, the time of its arrival on the market, they would find a five to ten per cent gain in the returns. Roses are improving; there is more length to the stem and the buds are larger. American Beauties are now to be had all day long, not just early in the morning; prices are about the same as last week, but the flowers better. White Kilbirney is edging up in the race and another couple of weeks will see that this white will lead the race in its class. Chrysanthemums are seen in several colors, with larger 'hiwirs. Golden Glow has sold very well the past three weeKs. but miiSt now giv« wa.v to Monrovia, which ip so much better. Very good blooms of Polly Rose and Early Snow^ are seen in the w'indovvs. Cosmos can be had by the wagon load and is pojjular with the multitude, who have ipuirters in- stead of dollars to spend. Violets are in demand, singles mostly, with a few douliles. Lily of the valley appears to be about as wanted. cattleyas are' rather plentiful and require a little pushing. Snapdragon will be much in evidence the coming season, judging by the Rood stock now coming in. which is' fine, but not as yet with long stems. NOTES. The social features of tlie club will be kept up and brought more often to the front than before, and without the silver-tongued oratory- of Robert Craig. Such affairs as the recent anniversary dinner, which was a delight to all par- ticipants, should occur at least annual- ly and would be a big factor in in- creasing the interest in and member- ship of the chd). A larger attendance means more to the business of the or- ganization and we believe that the year just opening under the leadership of J. Otto Thilow will be one of the best of the twenty-six. So George C. doesn't approve of the trade breaking into society, and he is opposed to any more of such social events. The trouble w^as George did not have his best girl along. George's philosoph.v is of one kind and that rather narrow, while John Westcott's is whole-souled and wide enough for everybody. He says that the old adage. "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy," is his doctrine and he has always found it to work out for the best. Laurence K. Peacock, the dahlia spe- cialist, of Berlin, N. J., says this is the best season he has ever had. He could have sold many more blooms of their new pink Dorothy Peacock and many other varieties were almost as popular. He says the.v now under- stand the wants of the trade much bet- ter and with their system of cutting and packing are getting very satisfac- tory results. K. W. G. MATTHEWS, DAYTON O., AND HIS FAVORITE HORSE DAISY. .At the Annual Oiitinc of .MUlhcws FIcrift snd Etnplcxs atsrinmc ftalion Septpmbcr 4, 1911. 622 The American Florist. Oct. 14, The American Florist 1885 Twenty Sixth Vbar 1911 Sabaedption, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a Tear: Canada, $2.00: Europe and Countries io Postal Union, $2.50, Subscriptions accepted onlyfrom tbosein the trade. When tendinc us chanse of address always send the old address attbe same time. AdvertisinK rates on application. From tbe first issue tbe American Florist bas accepted onW trade advertisements, Adyertisemcnts must reacb us Tuesday (earlier If possible) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for tbe splolons of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 60 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS .eofl Suggestions fur plant growoi'i —Dahlias tJOS —Gladioli 809 — Callas 609 —Mignonette COB — Cleaning up after frost 610 — Pansies In frames 610 The retail trade 610 — The shepherd's crook (illus.) 610 — Fall wedding decoration 610 — Standing wreath -and harp (illus.) 611 Chicago Florists' Clnh anniversary (illus.) . .611 Use of hot water in forcing 614 "To improve every lot 614 Chrysanthemums and their culture 614 Banquet of Florists* Club of Philadelphia (illus. i 616 Dinner to George C. Watson (portrait) ... .616 Seed trade in New Zealand G17 With the growers 619 — Wletor Bros., Chicago (illus.) 619 Illinois State Fair (illus.) 620 New York Florists' Club meeting 621 Philadelphia 621 W. G. Matthews, Dayton, O. (Illus.) 621 Societ.v of .\raericnn Florists 622 The management of flower shows 622 Broken peony roots 622 Coming exhibitions 022 Meetings ne.\t week 623 Chicago 624 Milwaukee 628 Chicago bowling 628 Pittsburg 020 Cedar Rapids. In 029 Cincinnati 030' Hartford. Conn 630 St. Louis 631 Boston 032 Buffalo - OSn New York Albany. N. Cleveland Dayton, O. BvansviUe. . . 634 ,634 , . , 64n .640 Ind. .. .640 The seed trade 644 — Tbe late Clement Deuaiffc (portrait) 644 — Danish seed crops. 640 ^Plant imports from Ghent 046 Market gardeners 648 —Parsley 048 — American tomatoes in England 648 The nursery trade 60O — Three golden-leaved elms 650 Washington 660 Az.\LEAS have arrived in good condi- tion, but none ot the Belgian growers seem to be able to make full deliveries of those special named varieties most popular among the florists, either in names or in sizes needed. Not satis- fied with changing orders from one va- riety to another, tliey now also substi- tute in sizes. National Flower Show. President Asmus announces tlie ap- pointment of the following as members of the National Flower Show commit- tee : Charles H. Totly, Madison, N, J., chairman; W, A. Manda, South Orange, N. J.; W. N. Rudd, Chicago; Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass.: W. P, Craig, Philadelphia, Pa.; and J. A. Valentine, Denver, Colo. Society of American Florists. DEPARTMENT OF REGISTRATION. Public notice is hereby given that Henry A. Dreer, Inc., of Philadelphia, Pa., offer for registration the Althea and S. J. Reuter & Son, Inc., of West- erly, R. I., the rose described below. Any person objecting to the registra- tion or to the use of the proposed names, is requested to communicate with the secretary at once. Failing to receive objection to the registration the same will be made three weeks from this date. DESCRIPTIONS. Althea, Wm. R. Smith — A new sin- gle white variety, an improvement on Althea Totus Albus with flowers nearly double the size of this last named sort. It is a seedling raised by John Clark, assistant superintendent of the United States Botanic Gardens at Washing- ton, D. C. and offered for registration by Henry A. Dreer, Inc., of Philadel- phia, Pa. Rose Double Improved White Killar- ney — A pure white sport from the Wa- ban strain of White Killarney. Much larger bud. double the size of the or- dinary White Killarney. Stronger and more vigorous growth making a large plant with heavy deep colored foliage. An excellent summer white, also hav- ing the necessary body with good keeping qualities and pure white color. Being an improvement over the ordi- nary White Killarney in growth, vigor and size, it is the ideal white for win- ter. Offered for registration by S. J. Reuter & Son, Inc., of "Westerly, R. I. H. B. Corner, .Sec'y. The Management of Flower Shows. All the necessary details connected with the fall flower shows should be perfected at once, for there are always small matters that have been over- looked that will need considerable at- tention, and the more completely all matters are arranged the smoother everything will go. The daily papers in many cities are already giving ex- tended notices of the intended special features, and this should be carefully attended to and frequent notices of the many promised exhibits of note kept before the attention of the public until the show commences. When the doors are thrown open to the public, be sure that the reporters assigned to cover the show are fully inforined, and have someone in authority point out the prominent features and the meritori- ous exhibits. Do not leave them to hunt up some forward individual, who will extol his own product to the ex- clusion of everything else in the exhi- bition. A competent committee should be appointed who will properly stage any and all exhibits that are forwarded by express, the owner not being able to attend the show. See that all such exhibils are placed on the table in 'the best jiossible shape. After the judges have performed their duties, the clerical force should immediately have the list of premiums copied, typewritten if pos- sible, not only for the daily press but for all papers. This should have what the prizes were offered for and to whom awarded. It is too much to expect that the reporter is going to hunt the ex- hitibition all over for a complete list of prizes awarded, or in the hurry, which is often required, copy the list from the schedules, as is necessary where only the class number is given in the list of awards. These are all important matters in the conducting ef a successful exhibition. Broken Peony Roots. ED. AMERICAN Florist : I have read and enjoyed your paper for several years, and very seldom see a mistake, but In an article on peonies in the issue of September 16, it is stat- ed that pieces of peony roots left in the ground may grow and cause a con- fusion of varieties later. The roots of the peony, like those of the rhubarb and other like plants never grow unless an eye or bud is left on the end of the root at the crown of the plant, conse- quently we divide the crowns of these plants to increase them, instead of growing them from root cuttings. Illinois. F. A. The propagation of the peony is in- variably performed by dividing the crowns, and in order to obtain strong plants, three eyes are generally left at the crown of each division. But as to what "F. A." writes in regard to pieces of the root not making eyes and grow- ing, we have had experience to the contrary. A bed of Officinalis rubra was transplanted and in the lifting, pieces of the tubers became broken off and were left in the ground. Two years later some of f,hese broken tubers sent up shoots and these were lifted and became plants. Bailey's Cyclo- pedia of Horticulture under the propa- gation of peonies states : "In digging, care should be taken that all of tbe tubers are dug up, for if not they may remain dormant a season and then pro- duce a shoot, giving rise to many stray plants which are frequently found in old beds. Tubers divided without an eye should also be planted, as they often act in a similar manner and make a showing above ground in two years' time. W. Coming: Exhibitions. (Secretaries are requested to supply any omissions from this list and to correct any dates that may have been altered since the last advices. 1 Chicago, March 11-17, 1918. — Spring show. Horticultural Society of Chicago. Art Institute. James H. Burdett. secretary, 1620 West 104th place, Chicago. Cincinnati, O., November 13-18, 1911. — Fall e.^ hibition. Cincinnati Florists' Society, Horticul- tural HallMuslc Hall. George S. Bartlett, sec retary. 131 East Third street. Cincinnati. Hartford, Conn., November 8-9, 1911.— Chrys anthemum show. Connecticut Horticultural So- ciety, Putnam Phalanx Armory. Geo. W. Smith, secretary, Melrose, Conn. Lenox, Mass,. October 26-86, 1911 Grand fall exhibition, Lenox Horticultural Society, Town Hall. Geo. H. Instone. secretary. Lenox. Madison. N. J.. October 26-27, 1911.— Six- teenth annual flower show. Morris County Gar- deners' and Florists' Society, ,Tames' building. Edw. Reagan. Morristown, N. .7.. secretary. Milwaukee, Wis., November 13-19, 1911.— Fall Flower Show, Milwaukee Florists' Club, Audi- torium. Gustave C. Mueller, secretary, 926 Ninth street, Milwaukee. New York. November 3-7. 1911,— Fall exhi- bition. Horticultural Society of New York, .■\merican Museum of Natural History, Central Park West and Seventy-seventh street. Geo. "V, Nash, secretary. New York Botanical Garden. Bronx Park. New York. New York, November 1-3. 1911.— Chrysanthe- mum Show, American Institute of the City of New Y'ork, 19-21 West Forty-fourth street. Wm. A. Eagloson. secretary. New York. November 3-12, 1911.— -Vmerican Land and Irrigation Exposition, Madison Square Garden. Gilbert MiOlurg, general manager. Singer building. New York. St. Louis, Mo.. November 7-11, 1911.— Fifth fall floral exhibitinn and pomologlcal display. St. Louis Horticultural Society. Coliseum, Jef. ferson and Washington avenues. Otto G. Koe- nlg. secretary, 0473 Florissant avenue, St, St^ Louis. Mo., November 7-11, 1911,— -Annual exhibition Chrysanthemum Society of America, ill connection with the St. Louis Horticultural Society. Stamford. Conn., November 3-4, 1911, — First annual exhibition, Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural Sneiety. Casino. J. B. McArdle, secretary. Merrift liullding. Greenwich. Tarrvtown. N. Y.. October Sl-November 2. 1911.— Thirteenth annual exhibition, Tarrytown Horticultural Society, Music ball, E. W. Ncu- hrnnd, secretary, Tarrvtown, N, Y. ■ Worcester, Mass,, November 9, 1911, — Chrys- anthemum exhibition, Worcester County Horti- cultural Rocietv, Horticultural hall, 18 Front street. Leonard C. Midgley, secretary. Worces- ter. Mass. igji. The American Florist. 623 Mcctlngrs Next Week. Boston, Mass., October 17. — Gardeners' and FioristB' Club of Boston, Horticultural Hall. Detroit, Mich., October 16, 8 p. m. — Detroit Florlata' Club, 112 Fiimier street. ' Grand Rapids, Uich., October 16. — Grand Bap* Ids FIoriBls' and Gardeners' Club, office of mem- ber. Lake Geneva, Wis., October 21, 8 p. m,— Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Koremtn's Asso- ciation, News building. Montreal. Que., October 16, 7:45 p. m. — Montreal Gardeners' and Florists Club, Eoyal Guardians' building, 211 Sherbrook street, wefit. New Orleans, La., October 19, 8 p. m. — New Orleans Horticultural Sooiet.v, Kolb's Hall, 127 St. Charles avenue. Newport, H. I., October 18. — Newport Horti- cultural Society. Pasadena, Calif., October 20, 8 p. m. — Pasa- dena Gardeners" Association, Board of Trade rooms. West Colorado street, Piovidence, R. I.. October 16, 8 p. ra. — Flor- ists' and Gardeners' Club of Rhode Island, 96 Westminster street. Salt Lake City, Utah. October 17.— Salt Lake Florists' Club. Huddart Floral Co., *34 Main street. Scranton, Pa., October 20, 7:30 p. m. — Scran- ton Florists' Club, Guernsey building. Seattle. Wash., October 17. — Seattle Florists' Association. Chamber of Commerce, Second ave- nue and Columbia street. St. Paul, Minn., October 17, 8 p. m. ^Minne- sota State Florists' Association, 510 Snelling avenue, north. Toronto, Ont., October 17, 8 p. m. — Toronto Gardeners' and Florists' Association, St. George's hall, Elm street. Wants, For Sale, Etc One Gent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See ReadyReference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted— Florist. German, al! around mac wisDes position: good reierences; Cbicaeo preferred. Key 492, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Voune man waots place as fireman; 17 years experience: good ChicaBO references. Address Key 504. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By traveling salebmaii: 15 years' experience, well acquainted wLih plants, seeds and florists supplies; a hustler; can speak German. Key 't'.U, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— An Al carnation and chry- sftDthemum grower wishes to secure a situation with a reliable nrm: can furnish the best of refer- ences, for further particulars. Adaress Key :i06. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By storeman. An expert designer and hist class salesman, capable of taK IDS chartre. is desirous of securing a siiuation in or near Chicago; lirsx class references. Address Key 510. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As cJerk in retail or whole- sale business, falteen years experience; am well posted in all branches of the business can turnish first-class references. Address Key 503. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— by German gardener. 25 years oi age. having bad practical and theoretical experience in greenhouses and gardens, also general farming and vegetables. Aodress Frederick Ghkken. 515 W. 145th 6t.. New Yorlc city. Situation Wanted— In New England States or Western states. Car fare repaid. Experienced German gardner 45 years old. Grower of bench cut flowers, pot and bedding plants. Familiar with many special cultures. Fropagator and nurseryman, forcer of all kinds of bulb stock. Want work as foreman or other independent sit- uation on a place oi 30.000 to SO.tOO feet of glass. Address Key 509. care American Florist. Help Wanted— A bright young man as assistant in wholesale commission houee; reference re- quired. The Florist Exchange. Franklin and St. Paul St.. Baliimore. Md. Help Wanted— At once, good grower for retail place; experienced in roses, carnations, mums, potted and bedding plants; don't write unless you can produce goods. L. D. Singer, Frankfort. Ky. Help Wanted— Grower to take charge of greeo- bouse. Must understand growing of carnations, chrysanthemums and bedding stock. Sober single German preferred. State wages per month with board. D. S. Sevingston 1657 Crawford Road. Cleveland. Ohio. Help Wanted— Young man eiperienced in handling and packingcutflowfrs; steady position: good chance for advancement. Bassett & Washburn. 131 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Help Wasted- 1 know of an opening for a commercial plantsman in a good middle west city; 25.000 feet of glass; five men employed; salary Sl.COOor more. J. C. Vaughan. 31 W. Randolph St.. Chkago. For Sale— Florists' palm wagon or one or two horses; in good condition. Vera L. Schluraff. Brie. Fa. For Sale— Two houses. ISxlOU. located in Irving Park: ill health cause for selling; a snap. Henry Schuffert. 4332 Barnard St.. Chicago. For Rent— One greenhouse 19x100. with ad joining five roim cottage all modern, on the south skde of city. Partv renting must buy stock. Will rent very cheap for a terra of years. 6027 29 S. Wood St . Chicago. For Sale or Rent— An old established retail florist store in Chicago. located on Wrightwood, Sheffield and Lincoln Aves. Greenhouse in connection. For further particulars call on or write J. T. Helbok. 911 Wrightwood Ave., Chicago. 111. For Sale— 10 greenhouses, about 18.000 feet of glass, all new. mostly modern improved business established for 20 veare: an 8 room house, barn. 10 acres of land in connection in the town of Rocton on the outskirts of Beloit Wis., about three miles from the nostofhce of Beloit: the only wholesale vegetable plant grower for Beloit mar- ket also a shipping trade of 238urroundinBtowns: only one greenhouse in Beloit besides ours; pop ulation of the town is 18.000: the cause for selling is poor health. J. H. Farnsworth, Rockton. III. For Sale— Going to be married on the 18th day of October. 1911. and I will take $1000 cash and $1200 on f^ve years tune for my five greenhouses here, all well stocked with flowers: also one car load of coke, tools etc Houses and lots cost $40CO to say nothing about S40J stock on hand, built all new in 1908: hot water heated, cement boiler house and foundations. double slrengthl6x24]iehtsgla&s about 6000 ft. of glas^. fair local trade; good wholesale mark, t in Denver. Colorado, ten miles from Littleton bv street and steam cars; don t bother me if you havent $IfOM cash; address with a rush. Miss A. Culp. Box 116. LittlevoTi. Colo. County Seat of Arapahoe Co. Por Sale. Schiller's branch store, situated on the corner of Jackson Boulevard and Ogden Ave. A paying proposition for 15 years. Apph' 2221 W. Madison St., Chicago. For Sale Oevinff to death of owner. Seveo acres of land, eiifht firrecnbouses, lO-room house, stable and al stock, includioE horses and waeons. Citr water, inside city limits, at entrance of cemetery. Car service. Established in city .i5 years. H. G. SIEFERT, Admr. Xenia, O. For Sale Retail flower stoie. in a tbriyine community in western Feonsylvania; store doing a good business and maicin? money: best of reasons for selling; full particulars can be had by addressioif Key 507. care American Florist. FOR SALE. Two hot water boilers, borse-shoe type, each capable of heating 5r00 square feet of 4-in. pipe: four years old; complete with front, gratebar and smokebox. all good as new. Price on board car $200.00 each. Also one large Kroescbell boiler 5x16 feet, grate area 5x5 feet; boiler cost $619.0C three years ago; will sell (or half that price. In- quire or address GEO. REINBERG, 152 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. FQR SALE CHEAP. If taken at once: will sell with $3000 cash, bal- ance on easy payments my greenhouse plant, consisting of 50.000 sq. ft. of glass. 15 acres of land. barn, living rooms, horses, wagons, etc.. with railroad spitcb on premises; this range is located within 30 miles of Chicago on three rail- roads; C. M & St. P.. Belt Line and C. M. Elec- tric road: all stock planted ready for business; for further particulars call or write CHICAGO ROSE CO., 153 N. Wabaah Avenue, CHICAGO. LIKE a PISTOL IN TEXaS— You will need this book bad some day, and in a hurry- Trade Directory Tqu THB AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S Trarte Directory for 1911, fnlly revised to date, with thousands of new names and changes of address now ready for distribntioa. It contains 590 pages, including fiomplete lists of the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada, arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. Also lists of Foreign Merchants, Firms which issue catalogues, Hor- ticultural Supply Concern*, Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Archi- tects, Experiment Station Horticulturists, Botanical Gardens, and much other conveniently indexed and invaluable trade information. PUBLISHED BY THE American Florist Company 440 S. Dearborn St^ CHICAGO, lU^ U. S. A. contains 590 Pages Price: $3.00 postpaid 6g(4 The American Florist^ Oct. If, CHRYSANTHEMUMS White, $1.50 to $3.00; Yellow, $2.O0to$3.O0 per doz. Fine Crop of Roses and Carnations We Grow all the Stock we Sell and Guarantee it to be Strictly Fresh. PRICE LIST AMERICAN BEAUTIES Extra long. 36-in 24-in IS-in 12-in 8-in Per doz. $3 00 2 50 2 00 1 50 1 00 76 Kaiserin, Rhea Reid, Maryland Per 100 Extra long select :.'. $8 00 Good Medium length $5 00 to 6 00 Good Short 3 00 to 4 00 Klllarney, White Killarney, and Perle Per 100 Extra long $6 00 to $ 8 00 Good medium length....'. $4 00 to 5 00 Good short length 3 00 Our Selection of Roses in lots of Mrs. Aaron Ward Medium $4 Short 2 CARNATIONS Select White and Pink $2 !•; X t ra Fan cy HARRISII LILIES per doz. " per 100, Yellow 'Mums per doz. 2 White 'Mums per doz. 1 Lily of the Valley per lOO, 3 Adlantum 1 Asparagus Sprays i Ferns, Eastern, per 1000, $1 50, $2 00 Galax, Green per lOOo l oo Bronze per 1000 160 Smilax per doz. 500 at the rate of $20.00 per 1000. Per 100 00 to $i; 00 00 to 3 00 00 to $3 CO A 00 1 26 10 00 oo to 3 00 60 to 00 to 00 to 00 to :; 00 4 00 1 60 4 00 16 16 2 00 BASSETT & WASHBURN, Office and store: 131 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, Illinois Chicagfo. A VAIU.\IiLE MARKET. According- to the weather bureau the climate of the city for the month of September was the worst experienced for some years. The month was the rainiest in the last fifteen years, for it rained on twenty of tlie thirty days in tile month, and the sun was visil^le only on fifteen days. Beside this, the highest winds ever known to average through Septemt^er swept this section with an average velocity of 11.." miles an hour. October has opened a little better, but the weather yet i.s cloudy and unsettled and this has had con- siderable effect upon the stock. While the quality has held up in splendid shape, yet the cut has diminished ma- terially, and on occasions there has been none too man.v roses of certain kinds to meet the demand. The mar- ket during the last week has varied greatly; on some days the stock has cleaned up well, while on others there was plenty to meet all the requests, and of some stock more than was in demand. .Roses are in good suppb' and have a good call. The quality of all varieties is good and with the ex- ception of American Beauties there are sutiicient of all grades both long and short. American Beauties, however, sell up very clean and there is only a limited quantity of the shorter grades. Carnations have been ver.v plentiful, the receipts being very larse and most of the stock is of fine (|ual- ity. There is still a considerable nuni- l)er short-stemmed flowers seen on the market. White is just now in great sijpply, really a little more than there i!=; call for. Chrysanthemums are be- coming more, plentiful and the early n-jid-season varieti<'s have made their appearance, Monrovia, RobeYt HallV- day, , Pacific Syjpreme, Roserie and GJIoritliiSui-ei added to 'the Varieties al- raad y on , the. . rnarket. . .. I..i)i.es fire in good supply and of first class quality and excellent lily of the valley is to be had. Orchids are to be seen at all the retail stores, and are freely offered by the wholesalers handling them. Cattleyas. oncidiums. dendrobiums and vandas furnish a great variety. Vio- lets are improving rapidly and some \'ery nice flowers are offered. Bou- vardia is becoming more plentiful and a few gardenias are to be had. The out- side stock is rapidly getting past, dahlias and tritomas being the prin- cipal flowers of this class now on sale. NOTK.S. The jolly bunch of St. Louis boys who came to this city to attend the twenty-fifth anniversar.v of the Flor- ists' Club, came near being ejected and not reaching their destination. Tliey had a special car and. bent on enjoy- ing themselves, started to sing. George H. Angermueller attempted "Sweet Adeline" and a passenger who had in some manner gained admittance to the special seriously objected to the sweet ( ? ) strains, and called upon the con- ductor to put a stop to the noise. The conductor immediately became authori- tative and threatened to put the whole bunch off at Taylorville. but Frank X. Gorly stepped into the breach and iio- litely told the conductor what his busi- ness was and the matter quieted do\yn with the ejectment of the obsteperous passenger to the place where he be- longed. J. W. Fink gives this reason for not attending the celebration of the twenty- fifth anniversary of the Florists' Club, a bouncing bab.v girl arrived in the morning of October .^>. His lirother Michael is about as happy as he is. for he takes great pleasure in telling his 'friends that he is now the pi'oud uncle of 2.S children. Sam Slack, who recently accepted a position as section foreipan at the Geo. Wittbold Co.'s gPeenhouses at Edgebrook, has purchased the restau- rant formerl.v conducted b.v this firm and with the assistance of his wife will have charge in the future. Any one who happens to be hungry while in this vicinity will fare well to patron- ize Slack's restaurant, for the pro- prietor's wife has a reputation for be- ing a cook of great ability. The magnificent silver cup that the Milwaukee Florists' Cluli presented to the local florists' clvdi at the banquet on its twenty-fifth anniversar.v. Octo- ber r>. is being greatly admired by the members of the trade, at the Chicagro Carnation Co.'s store, where it is on exhibition this Aveek. The Des Plaines Violet Co. has com- menced cutting a good grade of MarieJ Louise violets and is making regular! shipments to the J. B. Deamud Co.'s J store. H. E. Philpott left on October 7 for] his home in Winnipeg. Can., after pre-'l siding at one of the most successful' meetings ever held by the local florists' club. Gustav C. Mueller, with Mueller & Schroeder Co.. returned to his home in Milwaukee on October 8, after en- joying a few days' visit in this city. Irving Dunford of Xorth Olmsted. O., has placed an order with the Geo. M. Garland Co. for another iron frame greenhouse. 2.Sxl(H» feet. B. J. Maynard, traveling' representa- tive for the Geo. M. Garland Co.. is back from a successful business trip to the east. L. Hoeckner h.as taken possession of the store which he recently . bought from F. C. Stru\y, at 1.")1.T Clybourn avenue. Ed. Armstrong, of the A. Lange force, was quietly married at St. .lo- seph. Mich., last week. The lily of the valley that H. N. Bruns is cutting is of the prize-win- ning quality. Frank Venneman. of Kirkwood, Mo., was a most welcome visitor this week. l^Il. The America n Fl oris t. 6^26 I Here'5 Where You Can Qet THE BEST KILLARNEY6 Both White and Pink Large, magnificent blooms on all lengths of stems, with luxuriant foliage. Positively the Best. None as good in the market. Unusually large crops enable us to supply you all. BEAUTIES Richmond, Mlrs. Jardine and Uncle John Are also in good crop and of the same quality as the Killarneys. The stems are good, the substance is fine, and the blooms of the finest possible colors and of unsurpassed quality. CURRENT PRICE LIST — Subject to change without notice. BEAUTIES Perdoz ' Per 100 Extra Select $:! 00 Uncle John, select $6 00 86-mch stem 2 60 " " medium 3 00 30-inch stem 2 00 ,'' , ", ?'io'-t 2 00 24-inch stem 1 50 My Maryland, select r, 00 20-i'nch stem 125 " " medmm $3 00to 4 00 15-inch stem .- 100 '' " short 2 00 12-liich stem 75 , Richmond, select i; 00 Per 100 " medium 3 00 to 4 00 KUlarney, select $6001 ". short 200 medium $ 3 00 to 4 00 Carnations, fancy J 50 short 2 00 " good 1 50 to -'00 White KiUarney, select.. 6 00^ Easter LUles, medium 10 00 medium 8 00 to 4 00 , „ „„„ l°"«f ^^ If "V " short 2 00'Jfal{^y 3 00to 4 00 Mrs.Jardtne,sekct^ ^ ^^ <; 00 spWriand Asparagus Spraysr.eachkcc <. .. &\^ox\ !!'.'.'...!'.'.!'.'.'."."" 2 00 All Green Goods at market rates. ROSES, our selection, $3.00 per 1O0 WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHIOiVOO. 6ae The American Florist. Oct. 1 4, BEAUTIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS, White and Yellow Orchids, Valley, And all Other dood, Choice Seasonable Stock. Order of Us. CURRENT AMERICAN BEAUTUS Per doz. 36to48inch J3 00 24to30inch $2 00to 2 50 18 to 24 inch 1 SO 12tol8iiich 1 00 8tol2inch 50 SOSES Per 100 Specials $8 ooto$lo 00 RichmODd $3 00 to $6 00 Killarney 3 00 to 6 00 Maman Cochet 3C0to 6 00 My Maryland 300to 6 00 Brides 300to 6 00 Maid 300 to 6 00 ROSES. Our Selection $3 00 PRICE LIST MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 Carnations, fancv 2 00 to 3 00 common 1 00 to 150 Orchids per doz. ..$6 00 to $7 50 'Mums nerdoz.. 2 00 to 3 00 Harrisii Lilies 12 SO Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Adiantum 75 to 1 00 Asparagus Strings — each. S9c to 60c Asparaeus Bunches... each. 25c to 50c Sprenceri Bunches. ...each. 25c to 35c Smilax per doz..$l 50 Galar.ireeD per 1000. 1 £0 bronze per 1000. 125 Ferns per 1000. 150 Subject to chaaffe without notice. VAUGHAN & SPERRY '^Wmsr"^ 161 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. M. S. Crozer, Cedar Rapids, la., was in the city tliis week buying an ice- box and otlier fixtures for his new store, which he will open in the Na- tion Bank Building in that city in the very near future. Mr. Crozer jokingly told us how his splendidly decorated auto took fifth prize in an automobile parade in his city and how the four others which were decorated with arti- ficial flowers carried off the first honors. The judges, who could not tell the difference from the natural and artificial flowers, thought they were giving the contestants a square deal, but Mr. Crozer thought his prize, a $5.00 bill, looked pretty small, for it hardly paid the express charges on the flowers he used in the decoration. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is now receiv- ing a prize winning stock of roses and carnations at the store, as was evi- denced by the clean sweep that was scored at the Illinois State Fair at Springfield last week. Some beautiful specimens of the new roses being tried at this great establishment were seen at the store this week. The three new yellows, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Lady Hil- lingdon and Melody were seen in fine shape. Dark Pink Killarney is a very fine shade and Double Pink Killarney a good large flower. Radiance, Rose Queen and Prince de Bulgarie are all beautiful additions to the list of roses and showed up well. J. F. Kidwell, who runs a dairy in connection with his greenhouses on Wellworth farm, bought some more cows this week and now has a herd of 45 on his premises. If the milk, cream and butter is of the same qual- ity as the Killarney roses that he is now cutting he can rest assured that he will not receive any complaints from his customers. Vaughan & Sperry are showing a large quantity of extra fancy Ameri- can Beauty roses that are about as near perfect as this popular flower can be grown. The chrysanthemums that they are receiving are also of good quality and some large white and yel- low showy blooms can be seen at their store this week. W. W. Randall is back from a very successful business trip through the state of Michigan. Prank Johnson, the hustling sales manager, is showing the A. L. Randall Co.'s customers some- thing new and very fine in the line of prepared-non-inflammable oak branches, for which his firm is the exclusive sell- ing agent. P. M. Bryant, with B. H. Hunt, says the demand for the Fisher Carnation Clip is very good and that his firm is filling a large number of orders. C. M. Dickenson and Clifford Pruner are a little bit under the weather, the for- mer being confined to his home this week. The Geo. M. Garland Co. is meeting with much success with the sale of the Garland handy truck that they have recently placed on the market, and say that out of the large num- ber that has been sent out on 30 days' trial, only one has been returned. _ The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation is enjoying a very good busi- ness, the out-of-town trade being all that could be desired. The stock in general is arriving in good condition, with Killarney and White Killarney roses of prize winning quality. "You can get fine roses at Zech & Mann's," is what a party told the writer when speaking of the stock on the local market. It might be added here that the lilies are also fine, for the stock seen at this store this week is of the first quality. E. F. Winterson's new i-esidence is making slow progress on account of labor union troubles. Mrs. Winterson's many friends will regret to learn that she lias been somewhat under the weather of late. N. J. Wietor, the well known whole- saler, will celebrate his thirty-ninth birthday on Tuesday, October 24. His son Lee celebrated his thirteenth birth- day last Sunday, October 8. Mrs. A. Sigmund has returned from a most enjoyable visit at Fox Lake and is again assisting Peter Sgoros, the Chicago Florist, with the splendid trade that he enjoys. The stock of roses and carnations that Hoerber Bros is supplying their many customers is of the first quality, with the result that they are sold as soon as they reach the store. J. C. Craig only got as far as Hill- side on his intended trip to the Pa- cific coast. Rush of business is the reason given for his staying at home. D. E. Freres is supplying his cus- tomers with a fancy grade of carna- tions and roses, especially Killarney, White Killarney and Mrs. Jardine. N. P. Miller says trade at Kennicott Bros. Co.'s store was very brisk on October 9, the demand for cut flowers in all lines being very good. J. Jehlik, brother of Emil Jehlik, recently purchased the store formerly owned by B. Zima, 3059 West Twenty- second street. Adgate & Son, Warren, O., have placed an order for a new ice-box with Buchbinder Bros., 518 Milwaukee ave- nue. Henry Weis, of the J. A. Budlong force, and wife have returned from their honeymoon at Waukesha, Wis. George Perdikas' store on South Wa- bash avenue presents .a most pleasing appearance in its new coat of paint. Miss M. C. Gunterberg is now re- ceiving regular shipments of violets from her eastern growers. August Lange had a lot of fine baskets, etc., for the Majestic theater talent October 9. igii. The American Florist. 627 Poehlmann Bros. Co. 32=34=36 E. Randolph St. '^'^RiSS&Sff sS"""* CBlCAttO, ILL. ROSES— CARNATIONS 35 Entries--35 Prizes at Stale Fair, Springfield, Last Weelc. Prize winning stock is what you receive when you place your order with us. Short Roses, our selection, $15 per 1000 Medium $30 '♦ Extra Special long Roses, $IO to $12 per lOO. Current Price List. — Subject to change without notice AMERICAH BEAUTIES Per Doz. Ivong, specials $3 00 36-inch 2 60 30-inch 2 00 24-inch 1 50 18-inch 1 2B Short Per 100, $2.00 - $6 00 - $8.00 Per 100 KILLARNEY, Special $ 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short $2 OOto 3 00 RICHMOND, Special 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short ■ $2 OOto 3 00 WHITE KULARNEY, Special 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short $2 OOto 3 00 PRINCE DE BULGARIE 4 00 to 10 00 MRS. AARON WARD 'i OOto 8 00 POEHLMANN'S FANCY VALLEY) *""»^"^««"''P"'«»y Per 100 MY MARYLAND, Special $8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short $2 00 to 3 00 PERLE and MELODY 2 OOto 6 00 Cattleyas per doz., $4 00 to $6 00 Oncidiums 3 00 CARNATIONS, Per 100 Fancy white, pink and red 3 00 First quality $1 BO to 2 00 Short Lawson, Winsor, White 76 to 1 00 Mums, white and yellow. ..per dozen, 2 00 to 3 00 HarrisULlHes per doz., $1 50 10 00 VaUey $2 00 to 4 00 Plumosus sprays, Sprengeri 3 00 Plumosus Strings, extra long... per string, 60c to 60c Galax per 1000, $1 25 Ferns per 1000, 1 60 Adlantum Crowcanum 76c to 100 , POEHLNANN'S FANCY VALLEY) (extra fine HARRISII LILIES) CaR supply them all the Year. Once tried you will have no other otto Wittbold, the enterprising su- perintendent at the Geo. Wittbold Co.'s greenhouses at Edgebrook, is building a 15-room lodging house, in addition to the one now occupied, for the men employed on the premises. If he keeps on progressing as he has since he has been in charge, he will have a little village all by himself, which will prob- ably be called Wittboldville. The stock in the greenhouses (at Wittboldville) is in fine condition and the carnation and chrysanthemum crops are just commencing to bloom, some exception- ally large Pacific Supreme. Virginia Poehlmann and Golden Glow blooms being noticed. The supply of decora- tive plants is large and in good con- dition and is a fitting testimonial for the high grade stock grown at this es- tablishment. Frank Church, a well known figure in the local market, was found dead in the rear of the Savoy hotel Monday morning, October 9, with a deep gash over the eye. He was born in Coving- ton, Ky.. and was 49 years old. Com- ing to this city in 1887 from Cincin- nati, where he claimed to have opened the first wholesale flower house in that city, he entered the employ of J. C. Craig, then located at 60 Washington street, and later worked for M. F. Gallagher. In later years he was em- ployed by Reinberg Bros, and other firms. Efforts are being made to find his relatives to take charge of the body. Philip L. McKee has returned from a trip in Wisconsin, where he had been in the interests of his firm, the John C. Moninger Co. Mr. McKee, who had occasion to visit the country around Black River Falls, which was recently swept by a flood from a bursting dam, says that the damage was very large, and that many of the agricultural farms in that section are completely covered with sand, in some places eight to ten inches deep. F. F. Benthey, one of the popular veterans of the trade and who looks after the customer's interests at Kyle & Foerster's store, is receiving con- gratiilations from his many friends for the splendid manner in which he officiated as toastmaster at the Flor- ists' Club banquet on October 5. Wm. 'Wolf has returned from Toledo. O., where he acted as best man at a friend's wedding, which occurred last week. It is rumored that he will fol- low his friend's example and join the ranks of the Benedicts in the very near future. A pleasant journey, William. A. Vanderpoel, of the Douglas Boule- vard Floral Co., one of the eight union florists of this city, is proud of the little union button that he wears m his coat and which is so prominently displayed to all in the trade. John Michelsen. the efficient manager at the E. C. Amling Co.'s store, says that the trade on Monday was the liveliest it has been for some time past and that the sales exceeded those of the same date last year. Wm. Gray, formerly with R. A. Latham, Minneapolis, Minn., is now in the employ of Ganger & Gormley, the well-known North State street florists. Trade at the T. F. Keenan store on East Sixty-third street has picked up considerably the past week and prom- ises to continue in a like manner. Vaughan's Seed Store is turning out big lots of azaleas this week as well as first early shipments of Lilium Gi- ganteum and Gladiolus Colvillei. Geo. Manos is shipping a large quan- tity of stock from the local market to his store in Pittsburg, where trade is very good at present. The regular quarterly meeting of the Horticultural Society will be held at the Art Institute Friday, October 13, at 4 p. m. Weiland & Reich are cutting a choice grade of roses, especially Killarney, the firm's favorite flower. Mrs. Wm. H. Gast has enjoyed a very prosperous season at her store on Linden place. Detroit, Mich.— J. F. Sullivan is vis- iting New York and Philadelphia, look- ing over the holiday offerings. An- nouncements are out for the wedding of Miss Helena Sullivan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Sullivan, and W. J. Mahon. of Cleveland, O., October 25. 628 The: American Florist. Oct. 14, "The Busiest House in Chicago." Extra Large White and Yellow Blooms of the Finest Possible Quality. CARNATIONS. VIOLETS And all other seasonable stock is arriving in exceptionally fine condition and in quantities so large that we are able to fill all orders. LET US FILL YOURS J. B. DEAMUD CO. PVimiAC I- D. Central 3155. rnUllCik Antomstic 44389. 160 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Just Because We Grow The The Best Roses in Ohio Is No Reason You Shotild Buy From the Other Fellow «-«-«-«- J. M. CAS$[R CO.. CLtVElAND, 0. Milwaukee. ^JOTES. Nif. Zweifel still t;iki>s groat plea.s- ure in telling his many fiiends about his recent visit to the golden west and Alaska. The popular grower, who is a native of Switzerland, says that when he climbed the mountains in the state of Washington it seemed as if he was suddenly transferred from his greenhouses and his favorite carna- tion, Bright Spot, to his former home near the Alps. The Holton iV; Hunkel Co. is filling a large number of orders for a choice grade of plants, especially kentias and araucarias. The stock, on the whole, is in very good condition, the plants being well grown, healthy, clean and of unusually good quality. Gustav C. Mueller returned on October 8 from a few days' visit in Chicago. He visited the Des Plaines Floral Co.'s and Hoerber Bros.' green- houses at Des Plaines and the Geo. Wittbold Co.'s greenhouses and nur- sery at Bdgebrook. The C. C. PoUworth Co. is cutting a large supply of stock of aU kinds, es- lieciull.x" roses anil carnHti<;ins. The supply department is ver.v busy filling fall orders for cut-flower boxes, of which this enterprising firm makes a specialty. Gust. Rusch, of Gust. Rusch & Co., is very well satisfied with the support the local trade has given him since he entered into business and feels sat- isfied that it will continue so. The local delegation that attended the celebration at Chicago on October >"». returned home well satisfied with the splendid time thev had enjoved. G. H. Hunkel of 6. H. Hunkel & Co.. the well-known seedsman, looks for business to pick up considerably as soon as we have a killing frost. Richard Lietz is doing a very good business at his store on Fond du Lac avenue, where trade in all lines is very brisk. Wm. C. Zimmerman is enjoying his usual good business, with the outlook very bright for a brisk fall trade. Now. for a record breaking Flower Show. Everybody! Altogether! The Kellner Florist Co. is busy with fall decorations this month. ■ Oh, you Roy! Oh, you banquet! Chicago BowllDg. The Florists' C'lub bowling league opened its season on October 4, at Bensinger's new alleys, 'J.'.\ West Ran- dolph street, when the Orchids won three games from the Violets and the Roses won two games and' lost one to the Carnations. Al Fischer made the highest score of the evening, bowling liOT in the last game played. Individual and team scores for games played October 4 : Wou Lost Won Lost Orchids 3 0 liosos 2 1 Violets 0 ,1 CHVuatious ..1 2 ■Violets, Carnations. Bergmauu 106 !)5 140 .\.vors 118 122 13!) Cole 74 121 111 .Schultz ..14!) 14!) l.M Liebevm'a 172 100 14:! >[. Fink... 114 Friedman .166 141 1.57 K.Winfs'n 113 103 R.vers 140 146 107 Lornian ..137 10,S104 .\. Zccll...l32 157 IGl Totals .858 663 649 Totals ..G.'iO 64!) 661 JOrchids, Roses. Hucbner .193 140 1.^3 Degnan ...139 114 122 Graff 14ft 159 176 Stock 117 103 140 lioerlspb ..145 119 127 Mvers 129 120 113 Farle.v ...118 87 111 Wolf 133 1,34 151 Zech 104 169 1,34 Fischer ...180 164 207 Totals ..709 674 881 Totals ..678 635 733 igii. The American Florist. 629 BEAUTIES A large supply in all lengths, especially medium and short. These Beauties are Beauties. The heads are perfect, the color is grand and the foliage is of that pleasing dark greenish color. Killarneys. Both WHITE and PINK, Arc just coming in crop, so we will be able to fill your orders with some exceptionally fine stock. Carnations. White, Red and Pink. The crops are very good, the blooms are fine and the quantit-y is so large that wc can properly fill each and every order Current Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz 36 inch stems $:> 00 30 inch stems 2 50 24 inch stems 2 00 20 inch stems 1 50 16 inch stems 1 00 12 inch stems 75 Short stems 50 Richmond ]„, , , ^^''^*^*Qnn KUlarney fxtra select... $8 00 White KlUamey ^^^^ .„ ^ ^ ^ ^ My Maryland. Medmm $3 00 to 5 00 Mrs. Field J Uncle Jotin. Per 100 ) Extra select... fS 00 \ Select ;. 6 00 Bride ) Medium $3 00 to 5 00 Ivory ) Extra select... $8 00 Sunrise > Select 6 00 Perle medium $3 00 to 6 00 Roses, oui selection 3 00 Chrysanthemums per doz., $2 00 to p< 00 Hdrrisli Per doz., $1 25 to $1 50 Carnations per 100, 1 50 to 2 50 Valley per 100; 3 00 to 4 00 Adiantnm 1 00 Asparagus, per bunch 60 Ferns, per 1000 1 50 Peter Rein berg, 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Pittsburg;. CARNATIONS QUITE .SUOKT OF DEMAND. The cloudy weather has caused quite a scarcity of stock, which is especially noticeable with carnations, as the de- mand for these is very large and they are the only thing to take the place of asters and dahlias. Lilies, even green buds, clean up on sight. All of the early chrysanthemums sell well. NOTES. It was dahlia night at the last meet- ing of the Florists' Club and some very fine specimen blooms were sent in. R. "Vincent Jr. & Sons Co. sent singles, cactus and iwmpons. Chas. H. Totty sent in some of his new white carnation, Wodenethe. They had exceptionally long stems for this time of the year. A committee composed of Wm. Faulk- ner and P. S. Randolphs voted it a certificate of merit. He also showed the new rose. Sunburst, and every one thought it the best rose that had been sent to the club in years. Neil McCallum, of West End Park, who can always be counted upon to bring a novelty, had some hardy flowers. Phipps conservatories, Schenley park, showed Celosia, Pride of Castle Gould and also dahlias. Headquarters for ORCHIDS and Fancy Stock CHAS. W. NcKELLAR, 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writtmi In one corner of A. W. Smith's front window some montbretia was to be seen. It is a pretty little flower and had a number of the florists guessing as to the correct name. The Zieger Co. had two very good decorations in Sewickley, one of them being mostly of Mrs. Aaron Ward roses. The Pittsburg Cut Flower Co. has recently been running a very good line of carnations in all colors. American Beauties are being moved out in large quantities by the Mc- Callum Co., Inc. The McKeesport Floral Co. has been cutting a nice lot of early chrysanthe- mums. A. W. Smith and W. J. Smith are back from their western trip. J. Cedar Rapids, la. J. G. Crozer, a former captain and veteran of the civil war, attended a meeting of the Loyal Legion of Honor, a society of oflicers who participated in the war of rebellion. Mr. Crozer, who is 7- years old, is still in good health and is planning on attending many more meetings with his old com- rades, who are slowly passing away, one by one. M. S. Crozer returned from a busi- ness trip to Chicago, where he went to purchase an ice-box and other fixtures for his new store. J. Kramer, of. I. N. Kramer & Son, is confined to his home with a severe cold. I. O. W. A. 630 The American Florist. oj. 14., Beauties, Roses, Valley Chrysanthemums Yellow-Whlte-Plnk. Ivarge supply — Fine quality. Good Short Roses "H" Grade $10.00 per 1000 Carnations Good shipping stock in longer grades. Slini># "I>" Grade CSlluri $ 10.00 p» 1000. Am. Beauties Good short and medium lengths, also long. Fancy Valley Killarney WHITE and PINK. Good long and medium. SPECIAL PRICE LIST Each letter denotes a grade; A, being best; B, next; C, next; etc. Below each grade is quoted the price. When buying order according to list. Grade .2.5 .08 .08 .08 .08 .03 .04 .10 6.00 .16 .03 .03 1.00 2 0u B c D E F G H ( .20 I.I6 % .12 < .10 % 1 ».... .30 .16 .-IVi .k: m .06 .04 .07 ■0^ .•6 .04 .03 .02 oiVi .07 .06 .05 .(M .03 .02 .Olh .07 .06 .05 .04 .03 .02 .01 V-, .07 .06 .05 .04 .03 .02 .oiH .02 .01 H .01 .03 .02 .08 ., 5.00 .10 .02 .03 .7. .50 .... 1.50 Each Perdoz. Each Per 100 ChryS8nlhrmums. Yellow and White American B:auiles KilUarncys White KiUatncys Rlchmonds My Marylind Carnatiuns Valley ExstcrLllies .... Orchids, uattleyas Smilax rlumuvus Sorays Sprengerl Sprays Adiantiuns Ilybridum, extra strong. Violets, double "A" grade 50o per 100. Single. "A" grade .50c per 100 GaloX, ■■•■ $1 50 per 1000 Ferns .. 1 50 per 1000 Mcxic«n Ivy 6,00 per 1000 Wild smilax, suaranteed good, per case, 50 lbs $5.00 The Chicago Flower Growers' Association Phone Randolph 6449. 176 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago Cincinnati. BUSI.\ES.S GOOD. Another of the mid-winter factors in the cut-flower line is in the market. This flower, the popular New York double violet, made its season's debut last weelv. JSusiness, though slightly irregular at times, was very satisfac- tory. The opening of this week showed nearly everything cleaned up in less time than it takes to tell it. The one exception to this is dahlias and very few of these were left at the close of the day's business. Indica- tions point that the balance of the week will be as good as the first. Practically all offerings are of the most satisfactory quality and include among the roses American Beauty, Mrs. Taft. White and Pink Killarney, Brides, Bridesmaid, Richmond, My Maryland and Ivory. Among the car- nations all standard varieties in the local market, especially white and Enchantress, Easter lilies, chrysanthe- mums, cosmos. New York double vio- lets, lil.v of the valley and orchids. CI.TJB MEETING. The Florists' Club held their regu- lar monthly meeting at their club rooms. The e.Kecutive committee of flower show announced that three cups hud been donated for the show and are as follows : J. M. McCullough's Sons Co. for carnations, J. Chas. Mc- CuUough for roses, R. Witterstaetter for chrysanthemums. The judges for the show will be I. Berterman, Indian- apolis; Otto G. Koenig, St. Louis; Philip Brettmeyer of Detroit. Wm. Sunderbruch. Jr., Joseph Beran, Emmet Suttmiller, Harry Sunderhaus, Ed. Bossmeyer and Chas. Witterstaetter were admitted to membership by ac- clamation. A committee consisting of Chas. H. Hoffmeister. C. E. Critchell and P. J. Ollnger were appointed to re- port at the next meeting possible means for the entertainment of visit- ing florists to the flower show. Meet- ings will be held on Monday. October 23. at the club rooins, and Saturday, November 11, at the Cincinnati Cut Flower Exchange on the kind invita- tion of Alex. Ostendaps and Al. C. Heckmann, proprietors of the latter place, E. G. Hill, of Richmond, Ind.. was a visitor at the meeting. He showed a large vase of his superb yel- low new' forcing rose Sunburst and he gave a very interesting talk on flower shows in Europe. A very gratifying part of his address, however, was his promise to come down to the fall ex- hibition w-ith a sufficient exhibit to give all a good run for the prizes. H. Hartford, Conn. A party of dahlia lovers left the city at 1II:4S Sunday, October 1, to visit the dahlia fields of John H. Slo- combe at New Haven and on arriving shortly after noon, took the trolley and rode out Chapel street, through Wood- ward avenue until they readied Foi^ Hale road at the corner of For*. Hale park. A three minutes' walk brought them to the top of the hill from which was obtained a fine view of New Ha- ven harbor, .-\lthough strangers to this locality, it was not necessary to ask just where Mr. Slocombe lived, for directly across the road could be seen a perfect sea of dahlias. The dahlia cranks thought they had seen dahlias in abundance before, but as they got their first view of the floral beauties be- fore them they stopped in amazement. It would be impossible to do justice in words to the wonderful types and varieties of blossoms of various colors and sizes. One who has gazed upon a meadow fairly white with daisies can get a fairly good idea of these three acres of dahlias of Mr. Slocombe's. It was marvelous to see the plants so full of blossoms. Think of a Countess of Lonsdale plant with over 100 blossoms by actual count, and not one plant but three rows of them over 200 feet in length, and every plant seeming to be just as full as the one whose blossoms were counted. A gorgeous Mrs. Roose- velt had more than fifty blossoms, the stems averaging 12 to 15 inches in length. There were at least 300 to 400 plants of the White Swan, a perfect mass of blossoms, looking almost like a snow bank. It seemed as though every variety were trying to outdo the other in putting out blossoms, and ev- ery conceivable color was represented, Mr. Slocombe said he had over 300 named varieties, and countless varie- ties not named, which he has raised from seed. Among them the noted crimson seedling of the decorative type shown at the Connecticut fair last month, and which he said he was think- ing of calling Hartford. Among his seedlings of the past season are nu- merous varieties — peonies, decoratives. cactus, shows and singles, all of grand size and all colors. Besides dahlias, Mr. Slocombe raises about a half acre of gladioli, mostly seedlings of his own creation, and a large field of white and pink cosmos, a strain entirely his own. and one which lilossoms all through August and until frost comes. Most of the choice varieties of cosmos have to be raised in pots and taken in the green- house to bloom, as Jack Frost comes too early for them. He also has five large greenhouses devoted to English violets. And, as he said : "I have not a potted plant on the place." Over three hours were spent in admiring the flowers, and the visitors would have lingered still longer had it not begun to rain quite briskly. — J. M. Adams in the Hartford Times. igii. The American Florist. 631 Cut Flowers I E. H. HUNT FOR ALL OCCASIONS. FLORISTS* SUPPLIES TOO. SEND FON PRICE LIST. 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO KEilCOTT BROS. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS l«3-ie5 N. Wabash Ave I. D. Pbone Central 466. Chicago Wt will have aurtblniln tbt Hot ol CUT FLOWERS and GREENS tkat TOO mar want If anybody haa It. at Chlcaeo market priceion day of ihlpment. 1 Percy Jones I 56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO j St. Louis. TEADE NOT RUSUIXG. The weather has turned some cool- ■er, but business cannot by any means be considered as rushing. The Veiled Prophets' Ball and the other attrac- tions through the \veel\ caused a fair demand. Violets have made their ap- pearance, but are still very small, cooler weather will be necessary .be- fore they make a good shovvin,g. Car- nations are improving in size. Quite a number of American Beauty roses are being received and they are selling fairly well. NOTES. Ostertag Bros, in celebrating their twenty-fifth anniversary invited their friends to view the Veiled Prophets' parade from the windows in the show and display department. The guests were furnished with all they could eat and drinli, in the firm's well-known hospitable manner. Some good colored violets of the Dorsey variety were seen at the W. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. last week and they found ready sale. Max J. Rotter has a pretty store on Fourteenth street. The location is a good one and the enterprise should prove a success. Alexander Waldbart & Sons have re- painted and remodeled the front of their establishment and it makes a fine appearance. C. Young & Sons Co. is displaying a beautiful show window with an ar- rangement of different varieties of bulbs. A meeting of the Florists' TTnion was called by David Kreyling. the organ- izer, at Kissell hall, Monday, October «. The boys are back from Chicago and speak highly of the way in which they were entertained. Oscar May is bringing some' first- class carnations into the market. This is his first year. Herman Ude expects a good crop of violets, but they will be later than last year. The Paris Floral Co. is making very handsome window displays. J. A BUDLONG Iph Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO Roses, valley wholesali and CARNATIONS ppnwcn nc A Specialty bnUWbn Ur LC.ANLIN6C0. THB LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CDT FLOWER HODSH IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO. L. D. 'Pbones Central 1078 aim 1977 VkoMe flower MM'Kete Chicago Oct. II Per doz. Roses, Beauty, specials 3 00 36-in 250 30m 2 00 24in I 50 18 to 20-in 1 00@ 1 25 Per 100 Short stem 2 000 6 00 •• Killarney 2 UOffl 8 00 White Killarney 2 00i@ 8 00 ■ Richmond 2 000810 Piincede Bulgaie 4 0J(B10 00 Mrs. .\aion Ward. 3 00^8 00 •■ My Maryland 2 00® 8 UO •■ Ferle 2 OOfJl 6 00 Melody 2 u(j(7 6 00 •■ Kaiseno 2 009 8 00 bride. . 2 OO'Jl 8 OU Brid.smaid 2 00® 8 00 ■' RbeaReld 3 003)8 00 Maman Cochet 3io®10iO " Uoclejohn 3 008 5 01 Mrs. laidine 3 00® 6 i 0 Mn. Marsnall Field 3 COQ 8 00 • rarnati"a» 1 50@ 4 00 B^uvaidla ft 00 Gardenias ... 5 Oi W) 6 00 Cattleyas ptrdoz.. 4 00® 6 lO Uendr Formo(um...per doz., 5 00@ 6 00 Phalsenopsis 15 00 Oncidiums 3 00® 4 00 VandaCctrulea .. perdoz, ^i,^ Chtysaothemums .. perdoz. 2 OOt?) 3 00 Liiiuni Harrisii perdoz.. 1 OOSi 50 Vallev. 2 "0«* 4 W \'iolets. Sintle 5"'S) 75 D nble 500 75 Adiantum Croweanum 7591 1 00 Ferna per 1000 1 50 Ralax ... • 12'^ Plumosus String each ftO Smilax per doz.. I 5032 00 Sprengeri. Plumosus Sprays 3 OO M. M. Ayers Floral Co. have added a very handsome delivery wagon. W. F. Davenpokt, Ia. — Bert Anderson, for- merly in the florist trade at Greeley, Colo., died in Chicago September 2.^, and was buried from the home of his sister, Mrs. Helen Donahue, of this city, September 27. ^ V^ |« N.WABASH AVE. *V# ^ noasun'^ WIETOR BROS. Gr«er'."of Cut Flowers All teleffrapfa and telephooe orders fiven prompt atteotion. 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO mention the American Florist when writing HOERBER BROS. Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers, Telepbone Randolpb 27BS. areenbouses DES PLAINES, IIX. Store, 162 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO A.L. Randall Co. 66 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO. L. D. Phone Central 1496. Private Exchante AU Departments. If you do not receive our price list regularly, a postal card will brine it. Zech&Nanii Wholesale Florists Room 218, 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Telephone, Central 3284. W. P. KVLE JOSEPH FOBRSTBS Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO LoDE^ Distance PhoDe, Raodolph 3619. John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. 632 The American Florist. Oct. 14^ Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Cut Strings, 8 feet long, 50c each. Pink Killarney, Rose Plants Own Root Stock. Send for Prices. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. WELCH BROTHERS, 228 Oevonihlre St, BOSTON, MASS. Acacia Pubescens, American Beauty, \^alley, Carnations, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and ottier seasonable stock. A Good Place to Buy ^l^Xn" Bulbs and florists' Supplies, write next time you need anything C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis- XHE J. M. McGullough's Sons Co., Wholisale Coimissioi Floristi. CONSIGNMXNTS SOLICmO Spacitl attention Eiven to Sblppioe Oritri. Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES SEEDS and BULBS. Prlc, Lilt on Application, 316 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, OHIO. Phone Maid S84. «"|r||-.|'"it'.P'.|r'||-1i",,'.f'(ir,|,'|('.,M|f-n Boston. A SCABCITr OF STOCK. "All things come to those who wait." We have had a rainy weel<, accom- panied with lower temperature, and there has been snow in the western part of the state. These conditions have made a scarcity of material. Many of the roses are off-crop and carnations have not as yet begun to come in quantity. There is an abund- ance of lilies, and they are as fine as at any time of the year. Violets as yet are scarce, and chrysanthemums are not any too plenty, but by an- other week the reverse, in chrysan- themums, may have happened. It has been a satisfactory weelc to the grow- ers from a price standpoint and the best one they have had for some time. Golden Glow chrysanthemums con- tinue to be of good quality, and the same can be said of carnations. XOTES. A seedling cattleya raised by John McFarland. North Easton, was shown in the marlvet. The flower was of good size and color and the marking was excellent. Mr. McFarland states it is from the same seed pod as the one for which he received a silver medal last spring. It is a cross of C. Law- reiiciana, C. McFarlandi and C. Dow- iana. We understand there never has been a successful cross of those va- rieties liefore, and Mr. McFarland is to be congratulated on his success. It was to be shown at the Horticultural Hall October 7 and we feel that an- other silver medal ought to reach North Easton, to be added to Mac's list of prizes. . A representation of Faneuil Hall in ilowers was arranged for the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company by Thos. P. Galvin and taken by them to Atlanta, Ga., and placed on the monument to confederate veterans, which was dedicated October 10. The floral, piece was six feet three inches high by five and a half feet across. W. R. Nicholson, Framingham, gave the trade quite a surprise wlien he was married September 30. Miss Juna G. Harrington was the happy ijride and the wedding was at York Harbor, Maine. We extend congratulations to the happy pair. Greenhouse building is still -going on. The Mishawum Flower Co. of Woburn are building one house 24x100 feet. D. J. Williams, Lowell, a house 40x 200 feet. Stephen Shaw, New Bed- ford, a house 40x85 feet. H. M. Robinson & Co. have a good line of Mrs. Taft roses and carnations. This firm has just finished a new ice HOLTON&HINKELCO. Wholesalen of Fresh flowers 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. VlioMe JIowerMM'Kete Boston. Oct. 11. Per 100 Roses. Btacty best 25 00 medium 10 OOaiS 00 " calls 2 00 " Bride. Bridesmaid 2 00@ 4 00 Extra... 4 00@ 6 00 " RillarneT and Richmond.. 2 00@ 6 00 " My Maryland 2 000 6 00 " Carnot 2 00® 8 00 Carnations, select 1 50® 2 00 Callas 8 00©12 CO Cattleyas 3S 00@50 00 Kardenias 15 OO0?(, fO Gladiolus 2 00® 4 00 Lillnm Longlflornm 8 00@12 CO Lily of the Valley 2 00® 4 TO Sweet Peas 25@ 50 Smilai 12 OOaifi 00 Milwaukee, Oct. 11. Roses. Beantv... per doz,. 75@3 00 Killarney 3 00® 8 00 Kaiserin 3 00® 8 00 Carnation, 1000 3 00 ChrvsaDtheiiiums....per do/.. 2 00(7? 50 Gladiolus 1 00® 2 00 Lilinm Gieantenm....perdoz.. 1 50 Lily of the Valley 3 00 SnapdrasoDs per doz., SO Swaiosona per doz., 35 Violets 75® 1 00 Adiantnm 1 50 AaparaEns per strlnK. 50 Spreneeri, per bunch, 25 Ferns. Fancy per IHUO, 1 50 Smilax per doz. ,1 50® 2 00 St. Loots. Oct. 11. Roses. Beauty medium stems... 20 00@25 00 shortstems 2 00@ 4 00 Bride. Bridesmaid .^ 00@ 4 00 Killarney .? 00© 5 00 Mt Ma'»l«nd 3 0O@ 5 00 White Killarnev 3 (0® 5 00 Carnations 1 50a) 2 00 Easter Lilies 10 00 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Aspararut Spreneeri 2 0Q@ 3 00 chest, which gives them considerably more storage capacity. F. N. Sanborn, of A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., says this has been a very busy year with them and at the pres- ent time they are working to their limit. Welch Bros, are handling some nice My Maryland roses. Mac. TRY MY PRICES J. JANSKY, Tl'p?{,^Zc'e^it!; Boston, Mass. Manulacturer o! Florist Wire Oesiens. All kinds of Florist Supplies Dagger and Fancy Ferns $1.00 per 1000. Green and Bronze Galax, 90c per 1000: by the case. $7.50. Boxwood, 50-lb, case $7.50: by the lb.. 25c. Lanrel Wreaths, 10 inch. $1.75 perdoz.: 12-incb. $2 25 perdoz.: 14 incn. $3.00 per doz.; 16inch. $4.50 per doz. lanrel Trimmlnit. 4 and 5c per yard. RICE BROTHERS Wholesalers ot Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn, U. G. BEKNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Fresh Cut Valley AT ALL TIMES C. A. KUEHN, Kr* 1122 Fine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. AComplete Line of Wire Desi^-ns. Gvst. Rvsch & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 448 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Gloucestee, Mass. — Samuel Curtis, of S. Curtis & Sons, was struck and knocked down by an autoinobile Sep- tember 27 and seriously injured. He was removed to the hospital, where he was reported as improving. igii. The American Florist. 633 CATTLEYAS, $6.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100 Cattlejas are more plentiful, and our supply consists of very choice flowers. You will find our price much below wbat yon must pay elsewhere for the same grade, We can furnish pink, white and yellow orch:ds. We Are Now Located in our New Building, N. W. Cor. 12th and Race Streets. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., '^^ItL't' fr^^T^. Philadelphia, Pa. ^ ISie'rine St.. Both L. O. Phones. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Company WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh Stre>t, PITTSBURBH. Pi WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS ST. LOUIS, MO. Supplies and Everythinc in Season always on hand Buffalo. .STOCK IMPROVING. October is here with all Its varia- tions, from wind and rain on Friday to beautiful days Sunday and Monday. Flowers are showing their right to be with us now and the chrysanthemums, late dahlias and gallardia are filling the gap made by the disappearance of asters, Golden Glow and many others of the out-door flowers. Violets, Amer- ican Beauties and carnations are good, while all the other roses show marked improvement. ^'OTES. There was a very well attended meeting of the Florists' Club Tues- day, October 3, and considerable busi- ness of importance was transacted. The live and energetic essay commit- tee have a debate on for the next meeting, which will be of interest to the growers and retailers. The sub- ject will be announced later. City Forester Filer, of the park de- partment, has made great strides this season in the trimming of trees on our city streets and the planting of new ones. This work, together with Park .Superintendent Seymour's untiring ef- forts, will give Buffalo one of the prettiest park and street cities in the country. When a young man' buys a fine resi- dence and is not married it is a safe wager that something is going to hap- pen, and it is not south of Ferry street. Store decorations have l^een very plentiful this year. The largest palms and other foliage stock was handled by Reichert Bros. Political meetings and good displays have given Chas. Netsch a lot of work lately, his decorations being vei'y much in demand. Anthony Fisher, of Palmer's upper store, is now at the lower store, hav- ing exchanged with Wm. H. Grever. Chas. Sa:ndiford, of the J. J. Al- bright greenhouses, is more than pleased with his stock this season. John Kramer has opened a new place on Chippewa street, which is in a loca- tion giving promise of good trade. Edward Stephan of Anderson's is the recipient of many congratulations. It is a girl. Ed. Altman's alterations in the Lenox will add very much to his trade. Will it he Councilman Shoenhut, the florist? We hope so. W. J. Palmer is getting along fast with his new home. MtoMe HcfwerMM'tefe PHILADEtfHIA, Oct. 11. Per 100 Roses, BesntT.extra 20 00@35 00 first 10 00015 00 BridesandMtldi 2 000 8 00 ■ Klllarney 2 OOSlO 00 ■' White Killarney 2 00© 10 00 Asters 1 00® 3 00 Cattleyai 25 00^50 00 Dahlias 1 OOS 5 00 Gardenias per doz., 2 00©3 00 Gladijius 2 00@ 6 00 Lllinm Harrisii 10 UU@12 UO Lily of the Valley 3 000 5 00 Snapdragons 2 OOS 4 00 Adiantnm 1 00© 1 50 Asparams per bnncb, 50 Bdffalo. Oct. 11. Roses, Beanty . special 20 fancj 15 extra 10 No.l 8 No.2 2 Bride. Maid. Killarney 2 Killarney, White and Pink. 2 CarnatioDt . 1 Chrysanthemums. Golden Glow. .15 October Frost. 15 Asters Dahlias 1 Gladiolus 2 Llllnm Loneifloru m 10 Lily of the Valley 3 \'ioIets Adlantum Croweannm Asparacus. per bunch, 35© SO AsparagusSprenEeri.. 35© 50 Asparagus Str Ferns per 1000. $1 50 Galax, bronze per 1000 I SO trreen per 1000, 1 50 Smilax Per 100 00® 25 00 00@20 00 00®12 00 00@10 00 Ol@ 3 00 00@ 7 OD 00® 8 00 100 2 50 00020 00 0(ic7>20 00 SO® I SO 00® 2 50 00® 3 00 00312 00 000 4 00 603) 75 750 1 50 500 60 000 4 00 tSOU 15 00 PiTTSBDRO. Oct. U. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 15 00020 00 extra 10 00012 00 " No.l 5 00 " Bride Bridesmaid 2 000 6 00 " Chatenay 2 00® 6 00 '■ Killarney 2 000 6 00 " My Maryland 2 000 6 00 " Richmond 2 000 6 00 Carnations 2 OO Asters 1 50® 4 00 Cattleyas SO 00 Lllium Loneiflornm 10 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Sweet Peas .SO® 1 00 Violets, sinjle 35© 5) Adiantnm 100 AsparaEDs Spreneerl, per bnnch, 35 Btrinea per string, 35 sprays per bancb, 35 Peonies 3 Smilax Cincinnati. Oct. 11. Roses. Beanty per doz., SO® 2 SO Per 100 Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00® 4 uu Klllarney. 2 000 4 00 My Maryland 2 00® 5 00 Richmond 3 000 6 UO TheTaft 2 000 5 00 Caraations 1 (0® 1 SO Chrysaothemums per doz., 3 5003 00 Dahlias... 1 00® 1 SO Llllnm Giganteum 8 00310 00 Looglflorom 8 00©IO 00 Lily of the Valley 3 0005 00 Adiantnm 1 000 1 50 Asparagus Plumosus per bunch. 25 per string. 50 Asparagas Sorengerl per bunch. 25 Smilax 12 5O01S 00 South Park, under Prof. Cowell, is in fine shape now. S. A. Anderson is running a fine Boston fern sale. Bison. ^^^^^_ Give ns a 1 Trial 1 We can [) Please yon. ) l\ 1 Hsm ii m M^ Roses, Cunations and all kinds of SeasonaJBle Flowers In Stock. WM. F. IUSTIN6 ^fi-sB- ^'D'W'.A.z.c? zv. -r. noiists' SDppUes and Wire Deslgni. THE MUNK FLORAL GO. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS and Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Columbus, Ohio Hoffmeister Floral Co. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Ohio Wholesale Growers of EASTER LILIES, DecoraUve^reens Write for prices Telephone West 562. Laa-gest Growers of High Grade DAflLIA BLOOMS Peacock Dahlia Farms, P 0.: Berlin, N. J. WiUlamstown June, N. J Seattle Cut Flower Exchange 909-911 Post St., Seattle, Wash. Consignments Solicited. Wc are headquarters for Cut Flowers, Plants, Native and Other Greens in the Northwest. Send in yonr wants. C. E. CRITCHELL 34-36 Third Ave. East, CINCINNATI, O. Wholesale Commission Florist Consignments Solicited Complete Stock of Florist s' Greens and SnppUes ''St. Louis Has the Qiods" /We Are Headqnarters Vln Our Line if Trade. Let Us ~- — "Show You" Tdephooe — Telc^ph — or Write 6E0. H. AN6ERMULLER, Wholesale FiBfist 1324 Pine Street, ST. tOUiS, MO. 634 The American Florist. Oct. 14, LARGE STOCK Kentias AND PRICE LIST Araucarias Exceptionally fine, clean, well grown, healthy plants. Ready for immediate ship- ment. Order now. NOLTON & HUNKEL CO., 462 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Kentia Belmoreana We have a very large stock of these; we doubt if there is another as lar^e in the west. Prices are right and 80 are the plants. You won't be wrong to order a nic« assortment of them. Per d*z. Kentia Belmoreana, 4 inch 14 inches high $3 0* 5-iBch, 16 inche« high 6 CO 6-iDch, 18 inches high 9 00 6 inch. 20 inches high 12 00 6 inch. 22 inches high 15 00 Each '' " 6incb, 25 inches high $150 6-inch. 30 iichea high 2 00 7 inch 34 inches high 2 50 " " 7-inch, 48 inches high 4 00 8-inch 54 inches high 5 00 Sraucaria Excelsa Per doz. Per 100 Araucaria Excelsa 5 inch $6 00 $45 00 New York. BUSINESS GOOD. Business continues very good, with prospects that it will continue so for some time. "With the exception of dah- lias and smaller varieties of chrysan- themums the wholesale market is cleared up very early. Chrysanthe- mums are more plentiful but in good demand. In addition to the varieties mentioned last week there are Polly Rose, Glory of Pacific, Rosiere, Omega, Carmolet, Virginia Poehlmann and a few Dr. Gerard. Prices have advanced very materially on Killarneys, Brides, Bridesmaids, Richmond and American Beauty roses. Carnations will average better prices than previously. Orchids are in short supply and selling well, cattleyas, Dendrobium formosum, oncid- iums and Vanda caerulea being the varieties most In evidence. Cypripe- diums not moving quite as well. Vio- lets are more plentiful and are much improved in quality. Gardenias are also improving; in fact the general con- dition of the market gives much pleas- ure to both grower and wholesaler. NOTES. Gunther Bros., who have been estab- lished since 1888, have completely ren- ovated their store at 110 W. Twenty- eighth street. This firm was among the first to handle enormous quantities of violets. At that time most of the violets came from Poughkeepsie. They now handle a general line of cut flow- ers. For the last few years they have worked hard to increase the sale in this market of cut dahlias and have succeeded better than they anticipated. They are receiving daily large ship- ments of dahlias of fine quality from D. Herbert & Son, Atco, N. J. J. K. Allen, who was the first to locate in the block where there are so many dealers at present, has made important changes in his store to en- able him to handle the output of his many growers to better advantage. Mr. Allen's rule, to open at G a. m. daily, has been a success and it is ex- pected that many othei^s will follow his example in the near future. Alfred H. Langjahr's new store at 1.30 W. Twenty-eighth street is now completed. No expense has been spared to make, this store strictly up to date. New ice boxes have been installed and every convenience is to be found there'. Mr. Langjahr has one of the mo.st convenient locations for both grower and buyer. ■'(Boftbink & Atkins had the order for decora,ting the exterior of Gimble Bros.' store on the occasion of their first an- niversary. Carloads of material must have been used in the work which was well done and is a great attraction in Greeley square at present. The store of Emil Le Moult, estab- lished in 18(5.J on Fourth avenue near Thirtieth street, is now closed. Mr. Le Moult was unable, to secure a fa- vorable lease and will locate elsewhere at an early date. The Greeks selling flowers in the street are raising a fund and are get- ting a petition signed to forward to the mayor In their behalf, it being un- derstood this privilege is to be re- voked. Wm. E. Marshall just returned from a business trip that took him as far west as Duluth, Minn., where he met his brother, whom he had not seen for 24 years. The annual fall exhibrtion of the Horticultural Society of New York will be held at the American Museum of Natural History November 3 to 7. _ Harry A. Bunyard has just returned from a stay in North Carolina, where he went for his health, and is now fully recovered. J, McClelland, superintendent for W, Bayard Cutting at Oakdale, L. I., died Tuesday, October 3. Frank D. Hunter, formerly of J. H. Small & Sons, has joined the staff of P. J. Smith. P. Welch, of Boston, was a visitor on Friday, October 6, A. L. Young is still serving on the federal grand jury. Visitors: H. C. Sheaff, Pittsburg, Pa,; D. J, Murphy, Chicago; I. R. Shields, Dalton, Mass. New Haven, Conn, — The "Yale Flower Shop" will be opened and run under the bureau of apportionment of the university. This means that the flowers purchased by Yale students will not be obtained from the flower stores or of their agents among the students, but under the eye of the bureau of self-help. Providence. R, L,,— At the special meeting of the Florists' and Garden- ers' Club, held September 30, to dis- cuss plans for the coming fall show a committee consisting of William Hill, Alexander Macrae and E. A. Appleton were appointed to confer with the Hor- ticultural Society to make satisfactory arrangements between the two organi- zations. Albany, N. Y. At the October meeting of the Al- bany Florists' club Louis Menard, Jr., Albany; Farnam P. Caid and James Reynolds, Troy, and Dale Carpenter, Cohoes, were elected to ' membership. A letter was read from William Gil- lett thanking the club for a floral piece sent to the funeral of his father, Isaac Gillett, a G, A, R. veteran who died in September. Following the routine programme under the head of good of the club, Charles Sanders and Fred Goldring led in some interesting remi- niscences of the condition of the trade in the large cities in the country 40 years ago. The November meeting will be held on the evening of No- vember 2, Refreshments and a so- cial time with a small programme of entertainment -will be features that ought to insure a large attendance, R. D. New York Bowling:. Eight members attended the election- of the New Y'ork Florists' Bowling Club, October 6, the following being chosen: C. W. Scott, president; A. Kakuda, vice-president; Bert Chad- wick, secretary and treasurer, Mr. Chadwick was also elected captain and given power to arrange for matches with other florists' clubs. Bowling will commence hereafter at 6 :30 p. m, and cease at 10 :.30 p, m. on each Friday evening at Thum's alleys, Broadway and Thirty-first street. Under the new rules and with the experience of Mr. Chadwick the bowling club should be a success and be more attractive to the members of the Florists's Club than it has been in the past. Following are the scores of the evening : .Ins. Mand.i 1,53 154 145 215- Wm. C. Kickards LSI 171 157 184 \\. Rickards 1,S9 1.53 181 14.5 .\. Kakuda 181 153 139 135- V. W, Scott 123 125 113 12a K. W. Holt 135 1.34 Ifil J. B. Nugent Ill 120 110 Bert Chadwick , 162 162 2.57 194 .1. A, Shaw 153 163 1,39 ISO .Tohn YounK 1,54 142 126 174 A. .1. Mauda 58 111 95 12fr Lenox, Mass. — The chrysanthemum show of the Lenox Horticultural So- ciety will be held October 25-20. In addition to the society's prizes. Henry A, Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa,, offers a sil- ' ver cup for the best group of miscel- laneous plants, and Eustace Jacques^ and President Foulsham silver cups for displays of vegetables. igii. The American Florist. 631 rmLAOKLTBIA NIW YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pcnnock-Mcchan Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS ^^ 109 West 28tll Street, NEW YORK •fAtrr' EverythioK In Cut Flower«. PIRCT B. HIGBY, TreasDrer, EverythinE in Supplies 9"=^ D. Y. MelUs, Pres. Geo. W. Crawbuck, Mgr. Robert G. WUson.Trcas, Greater New York Florists' Ass'n. Wholesale Commission Florists and Dealers in Florists' Supplies. Teliphones iiH [ Main. 1 62 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. 6028 ^ Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST 55 and 57 West 26th St., lU F W YO D K TelCDhones: 7062-7063 Madison. l"^M-*» ■^^■*.1% Traenilly £ Sclienck WHOLESALE FLORISTS, NEW YORK \ 131 a 133 WEST 28tll ST Phones: 798 and 799. WM. P. FORD, 45 West 28th St., NEW YORK. WHOLESALE FLORIST Phone: 5336 Madison Sq Consignments Of Cut Flowers Sollclte Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, he WHOLESALE FLORISTS 34 West 28th St., NEW YORK. PHONES \||| \ Madison Sq. Consignments Sollclte J. K. ALLEN Established 1887 WHOLESALE DEALER IN i CUT FLOWERS lOeW. 28iliSi., NEW YORK. Phones, 167 and 4468 Madison Sq. Open 6 a. m. Daily Growers desiring top market price lor their flowers should give me a trial, I Mention the American Florist iehen writing A. MOLTZ MAURICE L. GLASS L MOLTZ & COMPANY, WHOLESALE FLORISTS S5-57 West 26th St., NEW YORK Teleplione Madison Square 617 and 618. Mention the American Florist when wrttine N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Cooean BldK.. 6th Ave. & W, 26th St.. New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 . o'clock Every Morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertisine. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. FLOWERS SHIPPED BY P. J. SMITH, Are the beat product of the best erowers lor the New York market. Adlantnm Croweannm! sold here exclnslvelT. «9 West 28th St., UEW TORI Telephone 1998 Madison Sqnar*. Mention the American Florist when writing A.LY01NG&C0. Wholesale Florists Consi^ments Solicited Telephone S559 Madison Square. 44 West 28th St. NEW TORK VlioMeno¥crMM'l(eU New York. Oct. 11. Per 100 Roaes, Beauty, special 8 008125 00 extra and fancy... 4 00@ S 00 No.landNo. 2.... 2 000 4 00 Bride. Bridesmaid, special. 4 OOSlO DO extra and fancy 3 00® 6 00 No.landNo.2 2 00314 00 RlUarney, My Maryland .. S 00912 00 extra and fnncv. 4 OOf* S 00 No. 1 and No. 2. 2 00® 4 00 Richmond 3 00012 00 Carnations 2 00@ 3 00 Cattleyaa 35 (OaSO 00 Chryianthemums 20 00ffi25 CO Dahlias 2 00*7) 5 00 D. Forroosum 20 C0<7 25 (0 Gardenias 20 00925 00 Lilies. Loneiflorum and Harrisii . 4 00® 8 00 LilT of the Valley 1 50® 3 00 Oncidiums 1 500 2 50 Vioets 25a SO Adiantum Croweanum 50^ 75 127 West 28th St. NEW YORK Telephone 1202 Madison Square WHOLESALE FLORISTS Receivers and Growers of Cut Flowers. Consignments Solicited. Siebrecht & Siebrecht Wholesale Florists Telephone: 8346 Madison Square. 136W. 28tiist., New York City WILLIAM H. KUEBLER wholesale Commission Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 28 WlUougbby Street, Tel. 4591 Main. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Charles H. Totty MADISON, NEW JIXSET Wholesale Florist Chtysanthemom Novelties my special^. Moore, Hentz & Nash, WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 65 and 57 West 2eth Street, Telephone No. 756 Madison Square. NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writtn HORACE E. FROMENl WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Rosea, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28tli St., NEW YORK GIT' Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Squat Mention the American Florist when writing Walter F.Sheridaii WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephones: 3632 and 3533 Madlion Sa. 131 & 133 West 28tli St., NEW TORK Mention the American Florist when writin, KESSLER BROS 113 W. 28th St NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORIST Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Evcrywhei Prompt and latisfactory. CoDsiKomeoti ioliclt« M. C. FORD Snccessor to rORD BROS. "shiJJJrl^f" FRESH FLOWERS. 121 West 28th St., NEW YORl ' Telephone 3870-3871 Madison Square Mention the American Florist when writil 636 The American Florist. Oct. 14, GARLAND HOISES An interior view of a 34 foot house erected by us for Mr. Fletcher James of our city, to be used for growinj^ sweet peas. Did you ever hi which you can gcd walk. So arrangedii to either end. Jus:t purposes, cleaning 1 hauling in stock ania not get in touch wit 1 on 30 days free trialii both ways if you cai Write for your i a limited number le If You Are Planning Any Buildingi We furnish complete blue print plans free of chart part going into our construction. When wrili Range of four houses, 35x173 each of Garland Trussed Iron Frame Construction furnished !\Ir. A. J. vStahelin of Redford, Mich. These houses are built on wheels. For detail information refer to Sept. 30 issue of the American Florist, page 508. Wear^ turersi SashI I ron Housd Semi-fi Gutter Bench I GreenI plianci Garland Gutters are now made semi=malleable. They are stronger and more dur= able than any other gutter known. U8K O'EI^ The Geo. M Lock Box S, igti. The American Florist. 637 SECOND TO NONE ' truck with ►ur greenhouse andle connects y for mulching handling soil, other uses. If send them out freight charges , we only have An exterior view of the same house as shown on opposite page, note the low houses in the background. These houses were con- sidered at one time model houses. ^ill Pay You to Get Our Estimate )ur blue prints shov/ a half size detail of every give dimensions of your proposed addition. ac- ted nd 1 e md »le ete md yt", Ji '^■^MiM^^' •'rts**^*, The above cut shows the iron frame work of a house 42 -ft. 5-ins. by 250 feet as furnished by us for Dobbs & Son of Auburn, N. Y., ready to receive the woodwork. (Dobbs & Son advertise as follows: "Come and see our new greenhouses, finest in the state), and thev are too. N ivo-w arland Co LAINES, ILL> Geo. Ml. Garland Co , Lock Boi S. Please send your literature about Garland Construction to Name Address City State 638 The American Florist. Oct. H, WITTBOLD'S Plants ARE BEST Pteris Wllsoni. ■" ^ ■^^' Ptens Serrulata. Order Today and Avoid the Risk of Cold Weather Shipments FERNS Stove and Greenhouse Plants Bedding Plants ACHKYANTHES, Booted Cuttings. Per 1.000 Metallica % 6.00 P. de Bailey 10.00 Lindenii 6.00 Warscewiczii 6.00 Achryanthes, P. de Bailey 2'ln., $2.S0 per 100. Ageratnm, Stella Gurney and Princess Pauline, 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Alternantiiera, Rooted Cuttings, Aurea Nana, Brilliantisslma, Paronychoides Major, $5.00 per 1,000. COLEUS, Rooted Cuttings. Per 1,000 Beckwith's Gem 6.00 Golden Bedder 6.00 Purple Prince 6.00 COLEUS, 2-incli. Per 100 Pflster, red and yellow $2.00 Beckwiths Gem 2.00 Golden Bedder 2.00 Verechaffeltli 2.00 Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, Rose, 2-ln., $2.00 per 100. Gnaphalium Lanatum cuttings, $10.00 per 1.000. Heliotrope, 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Ivy, German, 2-in.. $2.00 per 100. Lantana Delicatissima, rooted cuttings, $6.00 1«T 1,(100. Marguerites, red and yellow, $6.00 per 1.000. Salvia, cuttings. Bonfire and Zurich. $6.00 per 1.0(111. Vincas, 4.1n., $2.00 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100. Size 2-in. KERMS BOSTONS. Each Doz. .$0.75 . 1.00 . 1.50 lOin 2.50 9-in. $6.00 9.00 12.00 18.00 100 $3.00 45.00 1,000 $25.00 12-in each, $3.50 to $6.00 Fern Baskets each, $1.00, 1.50 and $2.60 ASST. FERNS. FOR DISHES. 2-in.. $3 per 100; $2.T per 1,(10(1. Stove and Greenhouse Plants Araucaria Excelsa, 4-ln., 4 tiers, 50o each; $6 per doz. Asparagus Baskets, $1. $1.50 and $2 each. Asparagus Plumosus, 2 in.. $3 per 100; 3-in., $1 per doz. ; $8 per 100. Asparagus Scandens and Deflexus, 4-in., $1.50 per doz. Asparagus Sprengeri, 3-ln., 75c per doz.; $6 per 100; $60 per 1,000; 4-in. (500 at 1.000 rate), $1.60 per doz.; $10 per 100; $80 per 1,000. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS. White Garza, 5-in $3 per doz. White Garza, 0-in $4 per doz. Large dbl. Pompons, yellow, 5-in., per doz $3.00 Large dbl. Pompons, yellow, 6-in., per doz 4.00 Small dbl. Pompons, yellow, 5-in., per doz 3.00 Small dbl. Pompons, yellow, G-in., per doz 4.00 CROTONS. 2%-in $1.00 per doz. 3-in 1.60 per doz. 4-iu 25c each ; $3 per doz. 7-iu., 4 in n pot 75c-$l each Cyperus, 4-in $1.25 per doz. : $8 per 100 DRACAENA FRAGRANS. 2%-in $1.50 per doz. 3-in 2.00 per doz. 4-in 3.00 per doz. 5-in 6.00 per doz. KENTIA BELMORIANA. Pot 2yo-in 3-iD 4-in 5-in 6-in 6-in 7-in 7-ln 8-in 9-in 9-in High 8-in. 8-10-in. 12-15-in. 18-20-in. 20-22-In. 26-28-in. 2S-30-in. 40-44-in. 44-45-in. 4S-50-in. 60-54-in. Leaves 4 4-5 4-5 5-6 5-6 6-7 6-7 6-7 7-8 7-8 7-8 Cocos Weddelliana, 2-in., $1.75 per doz.; $14 per lOO'; 3-in., $2.50 per doz.; $20 per 100. LATANIA BORBONICA. 2-ln., 1 to 2 lvs..$3 per 100; $26 per 1,000 4-tn $3 per doz. ; $20 per 100 5-ln $5 per doz.; $40 per 100 DRACAENA INDIVISA. 2-in $3 per 100; $26 per 1,000 7-ln., 2% to 3-in. high. $1.26 each; $16 per doz. DRACAENA MASSANGEANA. 6-in $1.26 each DRACAENA TERMINALIS. 3-in $1.75 per doz. EUONYMOUS VARIEGATA. 2^^-in. (golden and silver leaf) 60c per doz. 5-in. (golden and silver leaf), 35c each; $4.20 doz. 6-in. (gulden and silver leaf), 50c each; $6.00 doz. FICUS ELASTICA, (Rubbers). 6-ln 60c each; $6.00 per doz. FICUS REPENS, Vines. 2V4-in 50o each Ivy, English, 3-in 75c per doz. 4-in $1.60 per doz. Fandanus Utllis, 3-in $2 per doz. PANDANUS VEITCHII. 4-in 50c each; $5.50 per doz. 5-in 76c each; $9.00 per doz. 6-in $1.00 each; 12.00 per doz. Primula Obconica, 3-in $6 per 100 Sansevierias, 4-in 20c each; $2.25 doz. SOLANUM ACULEATISSIMUM. 6-in., strong plants 50c each; $6 per (Joz. SOLANUM CAPSICUM, (Jerusalem Cherry.) 5-in $2 per doz.; $15 per 100 6-in $3 per doz. TRADESCANTIA VARIEGATA. (Wandering Jew.) 2-ln 40c per doz.; $3 per 100 KENTIA FORSTERIANA. $0.76 1.00 1.60 2.50 4.50 5.60 8.00 10.00 Doz. $1.60 2.00 3.60 9.00 12.00 18.00 30.00 100 $12.00 16.00 30.00 High Leaves Each 4-6 4-6 5-6 5-6 6-7 $0.75 1.00 2.50 4.60 7.00 In Pot 3-4 3-5 4-5 4-5 Doz. $1.50 2.00 3.60 5.00 9.00 12.00 7-in. 10-ln. 10-in. 60-54-in. 60-64-in.' PHOENIX ROEBELENII. 2%-in $2 per doz.; $15.00 per 100 3-in $3 per doz.; $22.60 per 100 5-ln $9 per doz.; $70.00 per 100 6-in $2.00 each 7-ln 2.50 each Pot 2V.-in 3 in 4-in 5-in 5-in 20-24-in. e-in 30-35-in. 7-in 36-38-in. 8-in 40-42-in. 9-in 46-50-in. MADE UP PLANTS. Pot High r-In 24-30in. 9_in 50-54-in. 10-in ;"!! i ; ! 58-60-in. 12-in 62-70-in. PHOENIX RECLINATA. 4-ln 26c each; $3 per doz.; $20 per 100 S.ln 50o each; $5 per doz. 6-ln 760 each; $9 per doz. ARECA LUTESCENS. 3-In., 3 plants in a pot, $2 per doz.; $15 7-iii°y 4 to 5 plants in a pot, 36-in. high, $3 each. 8-in., 5 to 6 plants in a pot, high, $5 each. Each $ 2.60 8.00 10.00 15.00 PHOENIX CANARENSIS 3e-40-in. high $ 2.60 each high 8.00 each high 10.00 each 60 to 64-In. GEO THE WITTBOLD CO. Pteris Magnifica. EDGEBROOK, CHICAGO. Pteris Cretica, AlboLineata. igii. The American Florist. 639 Important New Sweet Pea$ for 1912 New Spencer,"Vermilion Brilliant. "The Most brilliant, iridescent scarlet Spencer yet produced." This genuine novelty, which has been much admired both at our Fordhook Farms in Pennsylvania and Floradale Farm in California, as well as in Great Britian, originated with our friend, Mr. Ht'Gh Dickson, of Newtownards, County Down, Ireland, who wrote: "After most careful, critical comparison with every scarlet Spencer we could pro- cure, including several new seedlings and selections not yet introduced, Vkrmilion Brilliant stood out so promi nently that we offer it with every confidence of confirmation by all Sweet Pea planters as the most brilliant, Iridescent scarlet Spencer yet produced." A/tf^fmilinn Rfilli«in'f produces vines that are strong, short jointed and very floriferous, bearing on T C^I IlllllVII LP! IIIIUIII stoat stems, twelve to fiftten inches in length, three and four artistically placed flowers. When well grown the plants are noteworthy in that, unlike all other scarlet Spencer, the stems frequently pro- duce FOURS. The flowers are of perfect form. The bold, erect standard is well waved and fluted in true Spencer style, of large size, beautifully rounded and finishing well below the keel. The wings are of the same intense pure scarlet as the standard, making a uniform self color throughout and absolutelv sunproof For exhibition or garden decoration we are confident that this sterliny^ novelty will take a prominent and lasting place in the esteem of all lovers, growers and exhibitors of Sweet Peas. In sealed packets containing twelve seeds each, Per pkt., 15c; $1.00 per dozen pktS.; $7.00 per 100 pkts. In lots of 500 packets or more, $6.25 per 100 pkts. (Cable word, Vj;rmilion). In sealed packets containing twenty-five seeds each, per pkt.. 25C; $2.00 per dozen pktS.; $13.75 per 100 pktS ; In lots of 600 packets or more, $12.50 per 100 pkts. (Caljle word. Brilliant.) Vermilion Brilliant was awarded the Silver Cup given by the Philadelphia North American at the National Sweet Pea Society's Show in Philadelphia, June JO amd 30, 19 il, for the best variety not yet in commerce. l)^2S|«1_€^|A W Pearl- Oray is truly a descriptive name. The nearest to this same ■^^tll 1 V*l UJ' v7|#C>IIV>Vrl • color that has existed heretofore is the Grandiflora Ladr Nina Bal- four. It is certainly a most lovely and distinct shade that might be described as a pearl or dove-gray, suffused with light rose, showing a trifle more of the delicate rose shading in the standard. The flowers, borne in clusters of three and four, are of the largest size and uniformly of true Spencer type, being well waved in both standard and wings. In sealed packets of same sizes and at same prices as Vermilion Brilliant. I Mac I* ^t^ll^ i\W* ^^Dl'^mTI " ^ snperbly beautiful variety that shows quite anew ■■ ■^■* ■-•^■■V*^ \Mt a^l ^Cllll* shade in Sweet Peas. The coloring is uniform in both standard and wings, — a lovely rich lilac, flashed with pink, which gives a very distinct and soft tone throughout the entire flower. Of finest Spencer type, waved in both standard and wings, the flowers are of large size and well placed on long stems. Throughout the se&son, even during the extreme heat and drought of July, the flowers came invariably three and four to a stem. Many Sweet Pea enthusiasts pronounced this, — next to Vermilion Brilliant, — to be the finest novelty in our trials at Fordhook Farms the past seisin. It was certificated bv the National Sweet Pea Society of America, June 2!), 1911. In sealed packets Of Same sizes and at same prices as Vermilion Brilliant. New Sweet Pea, ^^Captivation Spencer." This is a really giant-flowered Sweet Pea of true Spencer type, both standard and wines being well frilled and waved- The beautiful self-coloreil fl jwers are of a rich rosy wine-red throughout. The plant is robust and very floriferous, bear- ing three aad four of th^ ex" a Krge flowers well placed on Ion? strong stems. In sealed packets of same sizes and at same prices as Vermilion Brilliant. A DISTINCT TYPE OF SWEET PEAS FOR 1912. The New ^^Duplex Spencer" Sweet Pea. The "Best of All" Pink Sweet Peas for Bouquets. ((najnl A-y 9t This is different from former so-called double Sweet Peas. It has persisted for four years in giving ~" a large percentage of fine double-standard flowers. They are produced on almost every plant, four bloom sprays giving two and sometimes three of the flowers double, and smaller sprays in same proportion. The twin or triple standards are well placed, so that the flowers have no appearance of coarseness. The color is a rich cream pink. When bunched it is most effective, the effectiveness being enhanced by the bright lemon keel appearing to great advan- tage. It is an extra s-trong grower and we are certain it will take rank at the very top as a market variety, besides being fit for any first-prize stand. Messrs. Lowe & Shawyer, Ltd., of Uxbridge, England, who had an advance trial, say it is "the best pink Sweet Pea we have yet grown on our place:" — Description o/" Messrs. Dobbie & Co.. with whom this sterling Novelty originated. In sealed packets containing fifteen seeds each: Per pkt., 15c; $1.00 per dozen pktS ; $7.00 per 100 pktS. In lots of 500 pkts. or more, $6.25 per 100 pkts. (Cable word Duplex ) In sealed packets containin? thirty seeds each: Per pkt,, 25c; $2.00 per dozen pktS.; $13.75 per 100 pktS. In lots of 500 pkts. or more $12.50 per 100 pktS. (Cable word. Double.) New Sweet Pea,--"Rainbow Spencer." ^,^'l^^^„''^:%,;:a^^ The flowers are of giant proportions, generally produced three and four on a stem. They are nicely placed, with wings coming well up in front of the standard; in fact, the flower proportions are perfect. The ground color is ivory-white, flaked and lightly streaked with rose. The flowers are magnificently waved, and the variety, which originated with our friends, Messrs. C. C. Morse & Co., has proven thoroughly fixed both in California and in our trials at Fordhook, It has rightly been pronounced "a glorious Spencer!" In sealed packets of same sizes and at same prices as Duplex Spencer. Illustrated Circulars Mailed To The Trade Upon Application. W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., PHILADELPHIA, PA. 640 The American Florist. Oct. /^, Ooldfislx! Ooldfitsli! You have been wanting to know where you could buy them. TflE AUBURNDALE GOLDFISH CO. 922 West Randolph Street Chicago Largest and only exclusive wholesale goldfish concern in the U. S. handling goldfish and all aquarinm supplies, calls the attention of Florists to the following Special Offer, as a starter: 4 Dozen Hgallon Globes, 20c 4 Dozen Boxes Fish Food, sell at 10c 4 Dozen Aquarinm Castles, sell at 10c 4 Dozen Sea Moss Our Price, $10.50 4 Dozen Instruction Sheets how to care for eoldhsh: Vz-gallon Pebbles: One Dip Net: One hundred Goldfish. 10c each. Do vou want our Catalog? Tour Profit, SI 8.70 God! rsh froax $2 00 per 100 up Japanese Fish. TKLEPHON HWMXRKET 152 ^M^cCallvtm Co. CLEVELAND Try us for satisfaction. PITTSBURG Cleveland. BUSINES.S UNUSUALLY GOOD. Notwithstanding: the heavy rains the past week, October has liad an unusu- ally good beginning, the demand for cut flowers for funerals and decorations being all that could be desired. The stock coming from the outside, sucli as dahlias, gladioli and asters, has suf- fered from the heavy rains and winds. Dahlias in particular being bruised on the plants by the high winds, are not as good as expected. On the other hand indoor stock is improving. Roses of all kinds are of excellent quality and very plentiful with the exception of Mrs. Aaron Ward, which popular rose is far short of the demand. Car- nations were a little short of supply, but the quality is improving wonder- fully. Lily of the valley has been a little scarce this week. Easter lilies and white and yellow chrysanthe- mums, October Frost and Golden Glow, had a good sale, the market cleaning up daily. Boxwood and greens are in good demand, with a good supply. Boston ferns are liaving an excellent run. NOTES. P. G. Blecher, 2650 E. Fifty-fifth street, has gone into the retail florist business for himself. He was formerly with C. M. Wagner, 1327 Euclid ave- nue. A confectionery and cut flower store is to be opened on E. Ninth street near Euclid avenue liv Williams & Stevens. C. F. B. Dayton, O. The weather has been propitious and the trade good and the fall outlook is ♦ine. The crops are all looking well and could hardly be improved upon; chrysanthemums in particular never looked better. There has been a won- derful crop of dahlias and the newer varieties are both attractive and profit- .able to the grower. Matthews the Florist will arrange the decoration for the Knight Temp- lar's conclave which convenes here Oc- tober 10-12, and will use 100 cases of Southern smilax. This is a state con- vention and it is expected there will be 20,000 visiting Knights on this oc- casion. The Dayton Floral Co. has just com- pleted the erection of a two story sup- Ijly department w^hich will prove a FANCY FERNS, pe'r'iS^o New Crop Ga'ax, Bronze or Green ^125 per 1000: 10.000. $7.50 Sphagnum Moss, large bales $1.25: 6 bales. $7 00 E.\trafine Leucothoe Sprtys, Green sl.OO p^r 100 $7 50per 1000 Boxwood, per bunch 35c; .50 pound case. SS. 50 Magnolia Leaves, Imported Green and Bronze. Basket, >2. 50; 6 baskets. s> each Florists in the Middle and Western St.ites can save money by placins (heir orders with us. A trial order solicited. MICHIGAN CUT FLOIVER EXCHANGE, inc., 38-40 Broadway, Wholesale Commission Florists and Florists' Supplies. All phone connections. DETROIT, MICH. SKPTEIMBER TMK riRSX We will resume shipments of SouthernWild Smilax Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Sonthern Evergreens. KVERQREEN, ALA very valuable acquisition in meeting their requirements. They have just cleared through the custom house their fall shipment of imported bulbs. Phebus, the Westwood Floral Co., is installing a new 80 h. p. boiler, and Nickel & Bros., of Little York, are also putting in a new heating apparatus. The Miami Floral Co. reports having enjoyed very good business. Their stock all looks well, especially the roses, wliich are in fine condition. The Heiss Co. has added a very at- tractive new store front which is a great improvement. W. W. Horlacher has arraiiged some splendid wedding decorations this fall. M. EvansvlUe, Ind. The Wm. Blackman Floral Co. and Julius Neidnagel report brisk business during home comers' week. The for- mer firm is planning to extend four of its greenhouses by about 10,000 square feet for next season. Frank Fischer, formerly carnation grower for the Wm. Blackman Floral Co., is now with the Stuppy Floral Co., St. Joseph, Mo. T. L. Metcalfe, of Hopkinsville, Ky., is said to have secured quarters for a retail store to be opened here this fall. Col. J. D. Carmody is looking up the pedigree of automobiles with a view to early investment. ^>W^S> SMilAXy Mention the American Florist when writing We Are Now Booklnc Orders for Southern Wild Smilax Shipment commeDcing Sept. 1st. Natural and MOSSES Perpetuated Sheet I. A. BI AVEN, Ever^een, Ala. Mention the American Florist when writing George Cotsonas& Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers ^ In all kinds ol ^^^^ ^J^^ Evergreens ^^^^ ^^^^^m Fancy Daiger^^^^^^H ^H^^v Farns. Bronze and ^^H^^^H ^^m Green Galai. HoIIt. ^^^^^T JK Lencothoe Sprays. / ^^^ f^ Princess Pine, Etc.. ' Delivered to all parts ol United States sod Cusda 127 W. 28tbSt., bet. 6th &7tb Ares.. Mib Yark Telephone 1202 Madison Square. "'" "'■ Uentton the American Florist when writing tgii. The American Florist. 641 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Clilcago. IsUbliibed in 1867. 'WMt FLORMST^ 739 Buckingham Place, L, D. Phone Graceland 1112. Send us Tour retail orders. WE HAVE THX BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITT mention the American Florist when leriting Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" a uids Gr.-«iie Ave. and 339 to 347 Greene Ave. Groenbouses: Short Hills, N, ), Deliveries in HEW TOKK. LONG ISLAND and NEW JIRSIT. Bention the American Florist when writing rnrd. 2094 Broadwa;. cor. 72nd St. We (irrT the highest grade of Cnt Flowers, and art adjacent to the Theatrical and Steamahip Biilrlcts. References or cash with orders from ankaawB parties. Uentton the American Florist when writing liHili, Niagara Falls, Lockport. S. A. Anderson, 440 Mail St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mall, Telephone and Telegraph ordera filled promptiT wlib the choicest stock. Mention the American Florist when writing Lonisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS. Phones: Home 13S8, Cnmb. Main 1388 A, 634 Fourth Avenue. mention the American Florist when writing New York and Washington, D.C. J. H. Small & Sons FLORISTS New York: UB3 Broadway and Waldorf-Astoria. Washington, D.C: Cor. 14th and G Sts. Mention the American Florist when writing IndlanapoUs, Ind. BertermanaBros.Co. FLORISTS Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 £. MADISON ST. Mention the American Florist when writing Alexandria, Va. David Q. Qrillbortzer Bell Phone 281. .Ml orders receive prompt attention Uention the American Florist when writing ..341 Massachusetts A'tb FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. October 15. FROM MONTREAL, Pomeraniiin, Allan. October 17, Rotterdam, Ham.-Amer., 10 a. m., Hoboken Pier. Kronpriuzessin, Ceeille, No. Ger, Lloyd, 10 a. m., Hoboken Pier. FROM BOSTON. Franconia, Cunard, East Bos- ton Pier. October 18. Lusitania. Cunard. Piers 54 and 50. North River. PROM B.\LT1M0RE. Bhein. No. Ger. Lloyd, 2 p. m., I'ier, 9 Locust Point, October 19. Baltic. White Star, 12 noon. Piers 59 and 60, North River. La Touraine, French, 10 a. m.. Pier 57, North River. ' Saut' Anna. Fabre. 3 p. m. Prince Oskar, Ham.-Amer., 11 a. m. October 20, FROM MONTREAL. Corsican, Allan. PROM QUEBEC, Empress of Ireland, Cau. Pac, 3:30 p. m. October 21. Finland, Red Star, 10 a. m.. Pier 61, North River. St. Paul, Amer., River. :30 a. m.. Pier 62, North Cameronia, Anchor, 9 a. m.. Pier 04, North River. Pennsylvania, Ham.-Amer., 9 a. m., Hoboken Pier. Cleveland, Ham.-Amer., 11 a. m., Hoboken Pier. PROM BOSTON, Romanic, White Star, Charles- town Pier. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Dominion, Amer., 10 a. m.. Pier 54. PROM MONTREAL. Ionian. Allan. FROM MONTREAL. Teutonic. White Star- Dom., daylight. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. £. Comer 44tli St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents In all the large cities of Enrope and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress. DARDSFLOR. St. Paul. Minn. Holm S Olson, 20-22-24 West FIftli Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Lari^est Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM L. ROCK Flower Co. Will caref ally execute orders for Kansas City, and any town in Misssuri, Kansas or Oklahoma Chicago. GANGER & 60RMLEY 187 N. State St. HIGH GRADE OF FLOWERS. PK.,,.. • Central BX96 Phones f 2190 All orders are very carefully executed Montreal. Cor. St, Catherine and Guy Sts. All orders receive prompt attoatlon Choic* Beauties, Orclltds and Valley always on hand Omaha, Neb. Bess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 Famvm St ladraTOL Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street. 642 The American Florist. QCt. 14, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS win be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Young & Nugent Tdeplioae 2065-2066 Madlaon Sonare. 42 West 28th Street. To ODt of town florists WUT VT^W We are in the Heart of W J!« W I UIUV And give special attention to steamer and Theater orders. Prompt deliveries and best stock in the marlcet, Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl & Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to All promptly all Mall, Telephone. Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for cut flowers and desiens solicited lor dellverr In any part of Teias. Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506. Long Dlst, Bell Phone 2189 St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. Kansas City, Mo. Qeo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. 1 122 Grand Ave. vvill fill all orders for Cat IiiiM* Cih and Flowers, Faneral Designs, B, 1 u?ii ii Wedding and Birthday Gifts riGtSSnt Hill, Mo* that may be entrusted to them St. Louis, Mo. Write, Wire or Phone Tour Orders to 1406 Olive Street, Rcnlir discount allowed on all orders, either Plants or Cut Flowers. Phones BeU, Main 2306; Klnloch Central 4981 Louisville, Ky. JACOB SCHEZ, 550 So. Fourth Avenue. Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Teleeraph us and we will reciprocate. We cover all points in New England. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 6O KEARNEY STREET. Denver, Colo. yhc Park 1643 Broadway HOFal CO. J. A. VALENTINE, President. Philadelpliia. Robert Kilt, 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orders. Dayton, O. Matthews, FLORISTS 16 W. 3rd Street. Flowers In any arrang^ement for aU occasloas. for Dayton and vicinity. Long dis. Phones. THE 1. M. 6ASSER COMPANY, ©[L{1^(I(L/^K1%®^ Euclid Avenue We Cover All Points in Ohio. flORIST Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. 212 ruth Ave. No. LBADINQ FLORISTS NASHVILLI. TENN. New York. New York. Established 1M( David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway 1662-Y65'3 Co'lumbus. CllOkie CUt FIOWBR SAN FRANCISCO Podesta 6c Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenne Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. New York City. Frank Valentine WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FLORIST Also Manufacturer of ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS. 158 EAST llOTH STREET: Bet. 3rd aod Lexineton Aves. Tel, 5633 Harlem Mention tUe American Florist when writint Cincinnati, O. JULIUS BAER, I38-140 E. Fourth St! Loai Distance 'Phone. Mention the American Florist when writing IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK Cmf Phone 6404 Madison Sa. 1 2 West 33d St. Our Motto -THE GOLDEN HULL Mention the American Florist when writi»i> Orders will be carefully cared for by MYFR Fl (IRKT 609-611 Madisen Ave miCn, rLUniOl, Phone5297Plaza Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale nndRetall Florist of GRAND RAPIOf Mention the American Florist when writinn Pou^hkeepsie, N. Y. "The Saltford Flower Shop" Vassar College and Bennett School. Rockford, 111. H.W. Buckbee Colorado Springs, Colo. FRANK F. CRUMP, Wholesale and Retail Florist. Grand Rapids, Micti. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH 6 SONS. Will fill yonr for Designs aod CutFlowers in Michisao igir. The American Florist. 643 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by ihe ice firms below,the Leading Retailers In the cities Indfceted on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders, Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Comer Miami and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. Bigh Grade Cat Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Mention the American Florist when writim/ CUDE BROSCA FLORISTS 1214 r 9TNW WASMtMOTOKDa WASHINGTON D. C. Gude's Mention the American Florist ivhen writing Pittsburg, Pa. A. W.Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Hention the American Florist when writlns Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality od Shortest Notice DANIELS S; FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telecrapb or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denrer" Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. The Most Central Location in City. F. H. WEBER Boyle and Maryland Aves. CUT FLOWERS AND PLANTS. Phonai: Bell. Lindell 2153; Kinloch. Delmar 768 Mention the American Florist when writing Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones, 527. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders. Mention the American Florist when writmc Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for dellverj la Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc., 124 TRIMONT ST. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cnt Flower Merchants We solicit teleKraph orders. Renular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Avenue. All Grdirs Given Prompt and Careful Attention City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyreg, 11 N. Pearl St. Alexandria, Va.— D. O. OrlUbortzer. Anderson. S. C. — The Anderson Floral Co. Atlanta. Ga.— Atlanta Floral Co.. 41 Peacbtrea. Boston— Thos. P. Galvln, Inc.. 124 Tremont St. Boston — Hoffman, 60-61 Masa. Ave. Boston— Penn, the Florist. 43 Bromfleld St. Brooklyn. N. Y. —"Wilson." 3 and 8 Greene. Buffalo. N. y. — S. A. Anderson. 440 Main. Buffalo, N, Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chlcaeo — Canger & Gormley. Chicago — A. Lanee, 25 B. Madison St.. ChlcoBO. Chicago. — Geo. Wlttbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati— Julius Baer, 138 E. Fonrth St. Cleveland, O.— The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, 0,— The J. M. GasBcr Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Frank P. Crump. Dallas. Tex.- Texas Seed and Floral Co. Dayton, O.— Matthewa. 16 W. 3rd St. Denver. Colo. — Daniels Sc Fisher. Denver. Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Detroit. Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sona. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Berterroann Bros, Co., 241 Masa St. Kansus City— Geo. M. Kellogg. P. & P. Co. K:iiis;is Cit.v, Mo. — SiiimiL-l Murray. Kansas City — Wm. L. Bock Flower Co. LOB Angeles. Calif. — O. C. Saakes. Los Angeles, Calif., Wolfskin Bros, and Mor- ris Goldenson. Louisville, Kj. — Jacob Schulz, 850 S. 4th Ave. Louisville, Ky.— F. Walker & Co., 634 4th Ave. Milwaukee— C. C. PoUworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. New York— M, A. Bowe. New York— D. Clark's Sona, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard'a. 44th and Madison Ave. New York— Alex. McConnell, 811 5th Ave. New York — Myer. Florist, 609 Uadlson Ave. New York- J. H. Small Sc Sons, 1153 B'way, New York- Frank Valentine. 15S E. 110th. New York — Young and Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. Farnam St. Philadelphia— Robert Klft, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg. Pa.— A. W. Smith Co.. Keenan Bldg. Poughkeepsle. N. Y.— The Saltford Flower Shop. San Francisco — J. B. Boland. 60 Kearney St. Rochester. N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sona. Rockford. 111.— H. W. Buckbee. St. Loula— YonuE's, 1406 Ollv. St. St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — Podeata & Baldocchl. Terro Hants, Ind. — J. G. Helnl & Son. Toledo, O, — Mrs. J. D. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop'a 96 Yong. St. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke. Conn. Ave. and L. WashU-gton — Gnde Dros. Washington — Geo. C. Shaffer. 14th and I Sts. ) Alexander McConnell 611 Fifth Avt., cor. 49th Street. NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded to any partof the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls: 487 and 488 38tli St. Cable address: Alexconneli., Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when wrtj<«< Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORISTS AND DECORATORS High Class Design Work Delivered Anywhere in Southern Calilornia on Telegraph or Mail Orders. 215 West Fourth Street, Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Telegrapb Associatioi. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers lo NORTHERN OHIO. Washington, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer : ; FLORIST : : Phone 2416 Main. 1 4th 8 Eye Sts., N. W. Write. Telegrapb or Telephone. Albany, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albanj and Viclnltf ea Telegraphic Order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET. Toronto, Can. Canada's best knowu and most reliabie florist Only the Best 96 Yonge Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Dunlop's Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. PoHworth Co. WUl take proper AViaortnAin care of vonr orders In »~ «o«-v»«aoM«« 644 The American Florist. Oct. /y, ¥ The Seed Trade. < Anvrloan Seed Trad* Aasoolatloa. Leonard H.Vaughan Chicatro President: Marshall H Duryea New York First Vice- President; Edear GreKory, Marblehead. Mass . Second Vice President; C. E Ken- del. Cleveland. O.. Secretary and Treasurer, Nex annualconvention. June. 1912. Visited Chicago : Joseph W. Rate- kin, of Ratekin's Seed House, Shenan- Joah, la. J. W. RATEKIN, of the Ratekin Seed House, Shenandoah, la., started on his annual eastern tour October 8. An important report on the "Seed Trade of New Zealand" will be found on page GIT of this issue. The considerable shortage in French radish is offset by fairly good crops in Holland. California and Michigan. Spirea clumps, particularly Queen Alexandria and Gladstone, have ad- vanced 25 per cent, first hand, in Hol- land. St. Louis, Mo. — An authority in the grass and clover seed market says, "Prices are Iiigh and I think in some things uncalled for." Seed Corn growers in Illinois report a dangerous condition of the corn crop. From continued rains and cloudy weather dry mould appears on many ears. There have been considerable sales on yellow flat varieties of onion seed to be shipped to Europe and there has been a heavy demand for pole beans from the same quarter. Presently there is going to be a wild scramble for cabbage seed. Par- ties that carried over stock should show a good profit. Early flat varieties are reported very short. EiNAK Knutsson, representing Hjal- mar Hartniann & Co., Copenhagen, Denmark, is visiting the United States and Canada ■ and will spend - two or three months on this side of the At- lantic. The garden seed pea situation seems to be the worst known to the trade for years, some contract growers in the vi'est talking 10 to 25 per cent de- liveries, witli their full probable crop sold in advance. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Growers for the Wtiolesale Trade Only. SAN JOSE, CALIF. Chicago.— Prices on the Board of Trade, October 11, for grass seed were noted as follows : Timothy, .$13.50 to $15 per 100 pounds. — It has been rain- ing nearly every day and sometimes the storms have been driving. The re- sult is a great deal of dampness and in some cases actual rain-soaking in tlie crates of onion sets stored in the field. No such long continued rainy spell has been known for some years. THERE has been a heavy demand In Denmark for cabbage this year, we are informed by Hjalmar Hartniann, of Hjalmar Hartmann & Co., Copen- hagen. Denmark, and Gorman custom- ers are paying 10 cents a head. As it takes ten heads of cabbage to produce one pound of seed, and added to this the cost of growing for one year, the crop- of seed for 1912 will be scarce and of named sorts there will . only be seeds of this year's crop to sell, unless contracted for in advance. The Late Clement Denaiffe. The Late Clement Denaiffe. (L:iL-ment Denaiffe. late head of Denaiffe & Son, seed growers, Carig- nan, France, whose death was an- nounced in THE AMERICAN FLORIST, issue of September 10, page 424, oc- curred at Carignan on August 31 after an illness of only a few days. Mr. Denaiffe was born in 183C. His father, who was a hard-working seed farmer, had a quite numerous family of thirteen children. Clement was given a good education at the College of Metz. graduating therefrom at the age of 18. He was then sent travel- ing all through Europe, devoting, con- siderable time to studying seed grow- ing and seed dealing in their various Pieters-Wiieeler Seed Company Meiition the Atnericaii florist toheii writing Growers of High Grade SEED HoUister, California Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondence Solicited. mention the American Florist when writing MORSE ^ co: JA^OLESALE SEED GROWERS. SAN FFtANCISCO. CALIFORNIA ■ '"^/f Lil''^ phases, in all the different climates, sections and cities. He was then taken in to assist his fatlier, who had a modest seed-growing business;- Cle- ment's knowledge obtained by travel and study, together with his great energy, soon brought the business for- ward rapidly. In 1SS9 Clement as- sumed entire ownership, and with 200 acres of excellent farming land, which he had bought at Carignan, a hardy climate and with some twenty capable, experienced workmen, he became be- fore long one of the largest seed grow- ers in Europe. His reputation spread, attracting the attention of the French government, and in 1890 he was given the contract by the French National Board of Trade for supplying about 1,500 agricultural associations in France and its possessions witli their full seed requirements, and so satis- facto'rily has this service always been rendered that the same contract has been renewed every year since. In 1893 Clement Denaiffe erected ad- ditional seed warehouses near the rail- road station at Carignan, and pur- chased an additional seed farm at Presles, near Carignan. In the nearly twenty years since, more acreage has been acquired, more warehouse room has been built, the business having in- creased to such proportions at Mr. Denaiffe's death that the omce force alone comprised 45 clerks, with 85 other employes in various capacities in the warehouses. He always took a very active part in his business affairs, only three days before his death be- ing hard at work in the oflice. In the seed business he is succeeded by his son Henry, who entered the firm in 1890, and by Maurice, a grand- son, who entered in 1909. In 1893 Clement Denaiffe was cre- ated Chevalier du Merite Agricole by the French government; in 1897 he was made Chevalier (Knight) of the Legion of Honor. Such was the great esteem in which he was held in his native town, Carig- nan, that his funeral was the largest ever held in that part of the country, more than 1,000 persons following the hearse to the cemetery. Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE, Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Reet. Cabbage, Carrot. Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley. Radish, Rutabaila. Turnip. Sole .Agent for U. S. and Canada. CHARLES JOHNSON, Marietta. Pa. THE KIMBERUN SEED CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA. Growers of Onion, I^ettnce, Radish, etc. Correspondence solicited. Peas aBd Beans GROWEIiS FOR THE Wholesale Seed Trade. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. tgii. The America n Fl or rsr. 6l5 Bird Millet YELLOW RED 2c per lb. This special price for a short time only. Samples sent on request. J. Bolgiano & Son Wholesale Seedsmen BALTIMORE, MD. Mention the American Florist when v>ritinii Seedsmen requiring the very best selections of Garden Seeds (Vigitabls aid Fli v;r), e^paciiUy Kelway*s Celebrated I: nglish Strains can get them at lowest iDdependent wholesale rates b; sendinj; their ciders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers Langport, Somerset, England, Special qaotailoos on application. siention the American F^rist when writino Cynosurus Cristatus (Crested Dogstail) Purity and GerminatioB Guaranteed. WM. POWER & CO. Seed Exporters, Waterford, Ireland Cables; "Seed merchants," Code A BC, 5th edition Uention the American Florist when writiota H. WREDE, LUNEBintG, GERMANT PANSY SEED ) 178 First Prizes, the highest awards [ Chicago. Paris. London. Bruxelles. 1000 seeds, finest mixed 25c 1 oz. ..$2.25 Price list on application. Cash with order. Mention the American Florist when writino Telegraph Code Am. Seed Trade Association — sa.oo — lo either stiff or flexible cover. Address order AMERICAN FLORIST CO., CHICAGO. HIGH CLASS BULBS Imporfp^d f r Our Best Trade The Pick of the Crop. Shipped Cany. Not to be compared to "Surpluses" consigned to this country by Dutch or French growers when the season is past. »:rN i\ Single Tulips, per Belle Alliance 1 Cardinal Hat CottagL- Maid Chtvsolora Keizerskroon La Reine Rose Gris de L,in Yellow Prince Bouton d' Or Gesnerlana Darwin, mixed loco ■r, CO (i 50 7 00 r, 75 9 00 ti 00 G (0 t)-75 7 25 9 00 8 00 Narcissus. Single, Incomparable C> 50 Sir Watkins ll.' VO Double, Orange Phoenix 8 00 Hyacinths, Best Dutch. Per 1000 First size, named $60 00 .Second size, named 35 00 Bediling, mixed 21 00 Dutch Roman Hyacinths. La Grandes.se > I'.igantea > $16 00 yueen of Blues ; French Roman Hyacinths. U-IJ $14 00 lL'-16 22 00 Light pink 17 60 Narcissus Paper Whites. 12.'.0 to case $ 9 50 Gold Storage Giganteum. Always in stock. 11-8, 7-9'and 8-10 inch. Chinese Lilies :'.0 00 Lil. Formosum. 9-lOinch 82 50 Gladiolus for Spring. All kinds. Write. Spanish Iris. Eight best sorts. AZALEAS now ready. Vaughan's Seed Store, I CHICAGO. NEW YORK. Seed Testing Practical, Impartial Commercial Laboratory For quick and accurate reports by wire and mailed certificate. Latest improved methods and apparatus, as indorsed by the Association of OflBcial Seed Analysts. Send your samples to THE SEED TRIDE REPORTING BUREAU, Laboratory : Postal Telegraph Building. CHICAGO. JoboBod^erSSonsCo. Los Angeles, California Wholesale growers of Sweet Peas, Tomatoes, Lima Beans, Lettuce, Asters, Cosmos and other Flower Seeds. J. C. Robinson Seed Co. Waterloo, Neb. Contract g^xiwera of Cucomber, Canta- lonpe. Watermelon, Squash and Ptunpldii SeeS; Sugar Flint and Field Seed Coma. GBT QUOTATIONS FROM LANDRETH SEEDS which SUCCEED Farm BriStol, PO. ESTABLISHED IN 1824. Bridgeman's Seed Warehouse, RICHARDS BROS., Props., New York 37 East 19 St., bet. Broadway and 4tb Ave Telephone 4235 GramercT. 616 The American Florist. Oct. '4> Danlsb Seed Crops. Hjalmar Hartmann & Co., Copen- hagen, Denmark, reports the seed con- ditions of that country September 25, as follows : Cabbage, white and red— The pros- pects are for a fair crop. Wintering was very favorable, owing to the mild winter and practical absence of frost, so that only five to ten per cent of the late cabbages and about 20 per cent of the early cabbages were lost. The fine spring and good weather in April and May contributed to this fa- vorable result and except in some places where green lice infected the flowering plants in May, the growth, until ripening, was very good. Copen-' hagen Market only proves to be a very poor yielder, as owing to its smooth- ness and fine quality of heads these are inclined to rot. The general con- dition of heads for planting for 1912 crop is middling. The plants have suf- fered through drouth and attacks of worms. Cauliflower— The prospects are for a good middling crop. If the weather had not been continually dry in July and August the crop would have been abundant. Grass seed— Dactylis glomarata, Fes- tuca pratensis and Poa trivalis crop very good and fine qualities, prices high. Mangold — Middling, but prices ex- ceedingly high owing to failure in Germany. Turnip — Very good. Carrot — Short. Plant Imports From Gbent. The exportation of plants and bulbs from Ghent to the United States dur- ing the year 1910 amounted to $3G2,- IJ82, states Consul "W. P. Atwell in the Consular and Trade Reports, showing an increase of $27,014 over the preced- ing year. The immediate results of the prosperous conditions in this line are shown by the increasing number of establishments. It is a common sight to see nurseries with only one or two greenhouses and where the whole family of the horticulturist form the laboring element. It is for this reason that some varieties of plants are of- fered at exceptionally low prices. The more important firms regularly visit the United States each year soliciting orders. The past year showed a scarc- ity of palms, and certain varieties of azaleas considerably increased in price. There seems to have been in general among nurserymen insufficient attention paid to the inspection of their estab- lishments with a view to detecting the existence of insect diseases. The Bel- gian Entomologist reported a disease Icnown as Acalla schalleriana var. Azaleana Naumann, which had com- monly affected azaleas throughout the year, and in some instances had caused great damage. The disease only af- fected certain districts, while in others no trace of it could be found. The Belgian Syndical Chamber of Horti- culturists has requested the institu- tion of a plant-inspection bureau, cvhich it is hoped will render impor- tant services in inspecting nurseries with a view to detecting and eliminat- ing all dangerous plant insect diseases. THE harvesting of tuberose bulbs is beginning this week in the growing districts. Order now and increase your stock by Spring. Our stocic of Cannas is in excellent shape and absolutely true to name. Will make the following low price for the next 30 days only: — Venus, a soft rosy pick, quite distinct and atlraclive. $? SO per )■ 0 Egandale, Florence Vau^han and Dnke of King Humbert, The King of all Cannas $3.50 per lOU; $30.00 per ICOO. New York, bronie leaved, orchid flower ing, biilliant carmine. 33-00 per 100. Mephl»to, ihe darkest crimson variety in commerce. J3. CO per 100. Merlboroutih, ♦: on per no. AUece, Ciias. Bendcrson, Grand C^an- cel. r Bulow, Mile. Berat, Louisiana, $1.50 per 100; $14.li0 per 1000. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Plant Now! A free flowering, yellow centered PEONY Very early and a fine cut flower, J to 3 eye divisions, $5,00 per 100, for cash. THOMAS J. OBERLIN, Sinking Spring, Betks Co., Pa if ention the American Florist when writint S. M. Isbell & Co^ Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Bean, encumber, Tomato, Pea, Mnskmelon. Sonasii, Watermelon, Radlsb. Sweet Com. Correapoodence aoUcited. Uention the American Florist when writint Waldo Rohnert GILBOT, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower, Specialties: Lettuce, Onion. Sweet Peat. Aster, Cosmos. Mignooette, Verbena in variety. Correspondence Solicited. Contract Seed Grower SPECIALTII^S: Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, Vine Seed and Field Corn. EDGAR F. HURFF, Mullica Hill, New Jersey Correspondence Solicited. Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers ♦ ♦ For the Wholesale Seed Trade. CARPINTERIS, CALIF GET RICH QUICK Grow Cold Storage Lilies. .^ case of 200 7 9 Giganteums cost you $14.00. Will produce in 10 weeks at least 40dozenflowers. Figure out your profits. Get a case at once from C. C. POLLWORTH CO.. Milwaukee. Wis n • _i.J.*__ Flace your order for Poin r A1im6tl13S settias NOW to insure early 1 VIU^VI.I'IUO delivery. We have strong 2H-iDch pot plants ready. $6.00 per 100: $50.00 per 1000- Rataloe for the asking. S. S. SkidelskyACo. 121S Betz Bldft., Phlladelpliis, Fa- SMILAX Fine bushy plants, 2i4-inch, $1.50 per 100; $12.60 per 1000. AspraagUS Sprengeri, fine2V2-in., $1.50 per 100; 4-in. $6.00 per 100. Asparagus Plnmosus, fine plants, 2^2- inch, $2.00 per 100. PansieS, our well known strain, none better; Forget-me-not, Daisies, (Bel- lis). Wallflowers. Sweet Williams, Gaillardias. all these are fineplantE,at $2.50 per 1000; $10.00 for 6000. Hollyhocks, double, in separate colors, 76c per 100, $6.00 per 1000. lettuce. Grand Rapids, $1.00 per 1000; $8.50 for 10,000. J. C. SCHMIDT. otter and Maple Sts., BRISTOL. PA . Mention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS White Wonder THE BEST WHITE CARNATION for all growers. Extra Large Field-Grown Plants, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Prompt delivery. F.Domer&SonsGo.'nd^' la Fayette, Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora ISctm.BulbS. Per 100, $1.25; per lOOU. $9.00; case of 1,250 bulbs, $11.00. A. HENDERSON & CO. Telephone Bandolph 2571. 30 E. Randolph St , CHICAGO PEONIES At bargain prices. Also other stock. Write for list. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O /p/A The American Florist. 64T Dreer's Seasonable Specials -^fl "\r-^ "M^ii^W-^ ■/m {S\ -^ T<'i^^1 HARDY HERBACEOUS PEONES. Special Circulars offering the following seasonable stock have recently been mailed to ttie trade. If you are interested and have not received copies, write us. Peonies. Now is the time to plant, We have just harvested 150,000 roots, strong divisions, four, five and more eyes, Many of the standard sorts at particularly interesting prices. Hardy Perennial Phlox. More than Half a MUIlon Plants are now in bloom at our Locust Farm Nursery. The best varieties only and vpe can ship at once. Japanese Iris. Japanese varieties but not Japanese mixtures, 160,000 home-grown plants, true to name. Forty-four of the finest varieties ever brought together, now is the time to plant. Dahlias, Field Grown Roots; We have issued a special catalogue of these, offering 200 standard up-to-date varieties, you should consult this li.t before making up yonr catalogue for 191'_'. Araucarias. Thirty thousand plants in stock at prices lower than ever offered. This is for early delivery only and it will pay yon to cover yonr requirements for the coming season now. Get onr special circular offering these plants. For a complete line of all seasonable Florists' Stock, Hardy Perennial Plants, Decorative Plants, Bulbs, Seeds and Sundries consult our current Wholesale List issued September 1st. HENRY A. DREER Inc. 714 Chestnut Street., Philadelphia, Pa. CHRYS4NTHEMIMS Havini; disposed of our surplus stcck plants of Advance, we are oow in position to take orders for youDg plants, for January or February de- liverv. of the three following: Smithes Advance— The earliest larpe floweriDE white a fine companion of tiolden Glow. Can be had from July onward, according to date of plantinitr and selecting buds. Being more dwarf and flowers more double than October Frost is a decided improvement on that variety. It has been so well received by all purchasers this season that we predict a very heavy demand. Price: Sl,20perlO; $10.00 per 100. Unaka— This variety has sustaiot d our last year description. Being a strong grower, with per feet stem and foliage, a fine incurved bloom of a pleasing shade of pink, and maturing the first week of October places it foremost among early pinks. In fact, there is no other good nink to compete with it at this date. Price: $1.20 per 10; $10.00 per 100. Chrysolora— This variety is about 15 days earlier than Col. D.Appleton: isof largersize stronger stem, not as tall, in color is intermediate be- tween this variety and Major Bonnaffon This, with its excellent keeping qualities, places it in the front ranks of 'he commercial sorts. Price; $3.00 per 10; $25.O0 per 100. Place Your Orders Early. Elmer D.Smith £c Co., Adrian. Mich. Mention the American Florist when writing SPECIAL ROOSEVELT FERNS 214-in. stock at $2.50 per doz., $17.50 per 100, $150 per 1000, can fill orders at once or book them for future delivery. Write us. GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Mentio7i the American Florist when meriting Geraniums Good cuttinKS well packed. S. A. Null, per 1000. $11 50: Ricard. Poitevine, per 10,0. $14. Have no other varieties. Hardy Phlox 100 ODO a fine assortment of over 20 varie- ties, sold unlabeled at $2 50 per 100. Plumosus Good stock at $2.50 per ICO. To save time, send cash with the order. Iris Yellow, lavender and blue three best earlies at $1.50 per 100. Sprengerl Good stock at $1.50 per lOD. Lime The best in the market, before you buy let me tell you about it. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus PerlOO Plamosns, 2H-in. pots 2 OO Asparagos Spreagerl, 2Vi-ia. pots per 1000, $17.50 2 00 Pansy Plants $2.50 per 1000 Primroses PerlOO Chinese Obc. Alba. Rosea and Fof besi.$2 00 Obconica Gieantea 2^'in. pots 300 Vinca Variegata.from field 4 00 Cash, Please. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O. S. A. VOSTERS & SONS, Riel, Holland ■ OFFERS TO THE TRADE THE- |yAm&/ Drk&«»A White Caroline Tesfouf, at $15 per 100. l^Cl^ wvarra i^^jy niilingdon, at $40 per 100. ALSO ALL OTHER NURSERY STOCKS AND EVERGREENS. Tell Yo0r Dealer Yon "Saw It in THE FLORIST." 648 The American ^^eorist. Oct .jr^, Market Gardeners 1: Vedelabia Growers' Association of America. H. F Hall. Boston Mass., President: C- West Irondequoit N. Y.. Vice-President; S. W. Severance. 508 \ValleGialties: Beans, Beets. Cabt>agea. Carrots, Kobl Rabt Leek, Lettncea, OnlMS, Peas, Eadiabes, Sploaob, Turnips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Bagtniaai Camatlona, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkapnr. Nasturtlnma, Fanaiei, Cetunlaa, PUexea, Prlmnlas, Scabloaa, Stocks, Verbenas, Zlnnlaa, etc, Cataloene free on applicatl«B. HEintY METTE' S TRIITMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the moat perfect aii4 BMt beantlful In the world, »5.00 per oi,, or $1.60 per Vi <>'•. 760 per 1-16 oz., postace f«M. Cash wltii order. All aeeda offered are grown under my peraonal anpervlsion on my own vast sroanda, an* are warranted true to name, of atrongest growth, finest atocka and beat quality. I ALSO GROW LARGELY SEEDS ON CONTRACT. I^JI. The American Florist.. 649 Vaughan's Choice Plants for Fall Sales. This Stock is in First-Class Condition for Immediate Shipment Araucaria Excelsa Glauca. 5-ln. 6-ln. 6-in. 10-12 in. high. 2-3 whorls. 14-16 in. •• 3 •• . 16-18 in. •• 4 •• . ElBcb ...$0.75 . .. 1.2S . .. 1.60 ARAUCARIA ROBUSTA COMPACTA. 6-lD. pots. 12 In. biKh. 3-4 whorls 1.25 2.00 3.00 a-in. •■ 14-16 In. ■■ 4 7-ln. ■■ IS 20 in. " 4-5 " ARECA LUTESCENS. 4-iu. pots. 3 plants each, 15-18 in. hiffb. ASPAEAGUS. Hatcheri. Each 2% Inch $0.30 Plumosus Nanus. 2 inch 2% •• Sprengeri. Seedliuss 2V, inch • 60 FERNS. Assorted for Dishes. (Our selection of varieties. Doz. 2V4 inch per 1.000, $30.00.) $0.50 JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Doz. Strone plants. tield-Krown, In pots $1.50 Dozen $3.00 .60 .76 .. .36 100 $15.00 3.00 4.50 1.00 1.00 Dozen $ 8.00 14.00 17.00 14.00 22.00 34.00 3.00 1.0011 $100.00 25.00 40.00 I 8.00 I 26.00 100 $ 3.50 100 $10.00 Kentia Belmoreana. size Pot 6 •• 8 9 10 10 Leaves ..5-6 18 .. 6 22-24 ..6-7 26-28 ...6-7 28-30 ..6-7 30-32 ..6-7 30-38 ..6-7 42-46 ..6-7 48-60 ..6-7 52-54 Height Each .75 . 1.60 . 2.00 . 2.60 . 8.00 . 4.00 , 6.00 . 8.00 12.00 Dozen 9.00 17.00 Kentia Forsteriana. Size Pot Leaves 4 inch 5 15 5 •• 5-6 20-24 5 " 6-6 24-28 6 " 6-6 30-32 6 " 5-6 34-36 7 ■' 6-7 36-^0 8 •■ 6-7 40-44 8 •' 'Tub.. ..6-7 44-48 8 " 6-7 52-55 9 " 6-7 60 10 " 6-7 66 12 " Tub 6-7 72 Height Each inch $ 0.50 " 75 •• 1.00 " 1.50 " 2.00 " S.60 •• 4.00 '■ 6.00 •• '. 6.00 •• 8.00 •• 10.00 " ...... 15.00 Dozen $ 5.00 S.OO 11.00 17.00 Per 100 $40.00 KENTI4 rORSTCRIANA-Made-ap. 3t No. of Plants HelEht 3 30-34 " Tub 3-4 34-38 " 3-^ 40-42 " 3-4 44-48 " 3-4 52-56 " Each . 3.00 . 4.00 . 6.00 . e.oo . 8.00 r — \ ^ v'^^Sw^^vv.- ■ ■,,-f'*^!^^ ^feh^ y ■ ' -gtijPi^^- i^SS^ ^^^fc ■^■'^^t^^^^r^rJSS^SII^Et IT -^-,::j, I," ■^ k Jf^: ,jS9L - ' ■-.. ',V • -i ■%l^ f /-'^ i^-^.miA ~-j&> M ^Sr^^^HHriME Jfj- ^4 'f. L • ,'-: 'WJWP"^ ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. LATAMA BORBOMCA. Leaves Height 6-7 26-28 inch 6-7 34-36 " : Size Pot 8 Inch 8 " PANDANUS UTILIS. gach 3-inch pots $0.16 4-incb pots 25 Each $ 2.0« . 3.0* Dozen $ 1.5« 2.60 Phoenix Canadensis. Size Pot Height 5 inch 30-35 inch ...$3.00 8 " Tub 40-45 " 4.00 PHOENIX RECLINATA 6 Inch 24 26 Inch PHOENIX ROEBELENI Size Pot Ench 4 inches $0.60 5 inches 1 -25 .$0.75 $ 8.00 Size Pot Height 6 inches 16 to 18-iD. 7 inches 20 to 22-in. 8 inches 22 to 24-in. 9 in. Tub 24 to 26-iu. PEPPERS, CHRISTMAS, 6 inch $0.20 POINSETTIAS. 21,4 Inch PRIMULA OBCONICA.2% inch Spread . Each 20 to 22-in $2.00 22 to24-ln 2.50 24 to 28-in 4.00 30 to 32-in 6.00 Dozen $ 6.00 14.00 Dozen $22.00 Each Dozen $2.00 .86 Per lOO Per 1.000 $16.00 6.00 $45.00 4.00 35.00 CHICAGO Plants ordered at once may be shipped now before freezing weather. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK Greenhouses, Trial Grounds and Nurseries: Western Springs, lU. A FEW GOOD THINGS YOL WANT. Geraninms, Nutt. Buchner. Ricard, Perlcins. Poitevine. 2 in. $2.00 per HO. Boston Ferns, 5 in. 2Sc each. Whitmani Ferns, 4 in.. 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3in.. 15.00: 4 in., $10 00: Sin. $25 00 per lOJ. Vinca Var., 2 in.. 2c. Asparagus Sprengen, 2 in.. $2 50 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 2 in.. $3 00 per 100. Cash with order GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton, N. J. Mention the American Floris' when loritino The Best White Rose Ever Offered WE SHALL DISSEMINATE Double White Killarney We Are Now Booking Orders for March Delivery. See it in St. Louis, Milwaukee, or at the Chicago FKjrists' Club meeting in November. See it growing at The Budlong Rose Co., in Auburn, R. I., of with us at Cromwell. Order now to be sure of early delivery. a.N. PIfRSON,lnc., rromwe'l,ronn. For Names Use The Trade Directory Price, $3 OO 660 The American Florist. Oct. 14, The Nursery Trade j Amerlcaa Association of Nnrserymao J. H. Dayton, Painesville, O.. President^ W. H. Wyman. North AbingtoD. Mass.. Vice- President; John Hall. Rochester.N.Y.,Sec'y. Thirty-seventh annual convention to be held at Boston. Mass.. 1912. ASBtTBY Pabk, N. J.— George Richter has assumed the management of the Ross-Fenton greenhouses and nurseries. POETSMOUTH, R. I. — V. A. Vanicek of Newport has leased a ten-acre farm for his nursery stock and will take possession in March, 1912. PROVIDENCE, R. I.— The Home Nur- sery, of Norwood, are putting up two new greenhouses. King construction, one 35x220 feet and another 28x118 feet. Danielson, Conk.— a. Bretschneider has had a beautiful display of dahlias at his greenhouse and nursery on North street that has delighted many visitors. Fruit trees from California, it is said, will be planted in Egypt by an English company which has secured a large tract of land with a view of en- gaging in the fruit growing industry on an extensive scale. Northampton, Mass.— J. W. Adams & Co. of Springfield donated 175 shrubs as prizes for the Carnegie flower com- petition held September 27. There were 1,100 entries from interested gar- den owners for the several premiums. Three Golden-Leavea Elms. People who are keen on golden or variegated leaved trees can find var- ieties of both kinds to suit them among the elms, for there are several with silver variegated leaves and at least three with golden foliage. Of the last- named, two are included as varieties of the common elm, Ulmus campestris, and the other is a form of the Wych elm, U. montana. The most vigorous of the three is U. campestris var. Louis van Houtte. This forms a handsome tree, and has the appearance of grow- ing eventually to the same size as the type. The leaves are large and the ma- jority golden: some, however, are a combination of green and gold. They keep their color well throughout the year; therefore it is a good tree to plant m groups where a color effect on an extensive scale is desired, states a correspondent in The Garden. U. campestris var. antarctica aurea is a very different tree from the last named, for it is not of vigorous growth and the leaves are small. It grows slowly into a tree 20 feet to 40 feet high, with a narrow head of very fine branchlets. The leaves are golden or green and gold, and keep their color well. It may be used effectively where a small tree only is required, but is less imposing than the last-named. U. montana var. fastigiata aurea is char- acterized by a stiff, upright habit and large golden leaves. It keeps it color well and is useful for positions where columnar trees are desired. It is some- times met with as U. Dampieri aurea, U. Dampieri Wredei and U. Wredi. Washington. TRADE SHOWS IMPROVEMENT. There is a marked improvement in the condition of business. In the re- tail stores activity has taken the place of the listless waiting for customers that never came, noticeable during the summer months. In addition to a great increase in counter trade the or- ders for funeral work were heavy dur- ing the past week. As noted last week, there is an abundant supply of stock. Though some stock is being shipped in from outside points, it would appear that the growers of this district, and those in Maryland and Virginia in its immediate vicinity, could amply sup- ply the demand. However, a good sup- ply of stock is a very fluctuating and elusive quantity; now you have it and now you don't; so it cannot be fore- told what the condition of the market may be as the demand Increases and the long, dark nights and short das's of winter are at hand. The chrysan- J mums are now beginning to come in, but not in suflicient quantity to affect other stocks; but from now on they will be on the increase until their sea- son reaches its climax. There are vast quantites of dahlias coming in and some of them are very fine. Cosmos is also an attractive feature for the customers who like a big, showy bunch at small cost. Both the quantity and quality of roses and carnations con- tinues to improve. American Beauties, the Killarneys, Radiance, My Maryland and other varieties are seen in good form. During the dahlia and chrys- anthemum season the carnations have a rather uphill fight for recognition, but they make a creditable showing for the season. The trade in ferns, rubber plants and small palms is pick- ing up. as it always does when the winter homes are re-established. NOTES. A large funeral which brought out much fine work (October 8) was that of W. E. Curtis, the noted writer. It may here be said that there are tens of thousands of men and women throughout the country who never met Mr. Curtis who will learn of his death with a sense of personal loss. He was a peerless correspondent, who seemed to have mastered the details of every branch of human activity, and could make what under some hands would be a dry subject as entertaining as the best novel. "Peace hath her vic- tories no less than war," and also her heroes, and it is a grand thought that a sympathetic nation divides its honors with impartial hand. The United States Department of Agriculture is experimenting on how to take the pucker out of green per- simmons and has issued a bulletin on the subject. As a means of spending part of that $15,000,000, which Presi- dent Taft says is the annual expense of the department, this may be right, but it somehow reminds us of the fruit vendors who perambulate the streets of Constantinople and loudly proclaim: "In the name of the Prophet! — figs." There were a great number of fine funeral pieces seen at the funeral of Rear Admiral W. S. Schley, October 5. The army, navy, fraternal and patri- otic societies joined in paying the last fitting tribute to one who had been a national figure and who had been be- loved for his kindly ways. At J. R. Freeman's store we recently noted a fine stock of roses and carna- tions, grown at their own range. The pink rose Radiance was a noteworthy feature. They are also showing a fine stock of palms, ferns, draccenas and rubber plants. The Florists' Club met on the night of October 3. There was a light at- tendance and little business was transacted. There was some talk of renting a hall which will be again taken up. Much of the work for the Schley funeral, particularly that of the patri- otic societies, was executed by J. H. Small & Sons, who also had a num- ber of fine pieces for the Curtis funeral. Wm. F. and Adolphus Gude, who were personal friends of Admiral Schley, sent American Beauty roses and orchids as personal tributes. This firm had also much work on these funerals. Gude Bros, are now selling very creditable violets for the season, grown at their own range, where they have a large area in these plants. There continues to be quite a de- mand for carnation plants as the hot and dry summer was hard on the out- door stock. Jos. B. Merritt. of Walker's Chapel, is sending in the finest dahlias we have seen. Jacob Minder was the first grower in the market with chrysanthemums. A. F. F. Washington, V>. C— The Washington Bulb Co. has been incorporated with a capital stock of $1,000, the incorpora- tors being Oscar W^. D'Alcorn, Edward P. Rodman and John E. Melton. New Bedford. Mass. — Thomas J. Grey, the Boston seedsman, addressed the New Bedford Horticultural Society October 2, giving an interesting talk on his trip to England, Scotland and Ireland the last summer. Fruit Trees ^ppifrs't^cr'- Fine Treos. Prices reasonable. MITCHELL'S NURSERY, Beverly, Ohio Phoenix Nursery Company Nuraerymen and Floriata BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS Seod list ot wants tor prices. Wholesale catalonue lor 1911 »ow ready Jacs Smits & Co., NAAROl (HoUai DKN, nd) Azaleas, (bardy). Berried Plants, Bleedini Hearts, Blue Spruces, Box wood, Clematis, Climb* log Plants, Conifers, Evergreens, Funkias In sorts. Hydrangea P. O., Japan Maples, Peonlsa, Pot-grown Plants, (Lilacs a specialty), Rbodo. denrons, Roses, Spireas, Valleys. Price List Free on Demand. Arbor Vitae (Tbnya Ocddentalla.) A splendid stock of 3 to 4 ft. and 4 ts 5 ft. trees, Write for descriptions and pricss. The Wm. H. Moon Co., MORRISVnXE. PA. LARGE TREES OAKS and MAPLES Pines and Hemlocka ANDORRA NURSERIH8. Wm, Warner Harper. Prop. Chestnat Hill, PHUA., PA. For Fall Planting Liliam Tenuifolium, Hansoni, Davnri- cum, Henryi, Elegans and Wallacei; Daphne Cneorum, Delphinium For- mosum, Syringa Japonica, German and Japan Iris. Fall list issued in August. E. S. MILLER, Wading River, N. T. igii. The American Florist, 661 Azaleas Are In! start Them Now for Christinas We have received our first car of Belgian Azaleas, tine plants, personally picked and selected in Ghent by a member of our company; re-aSSOrt«d here, and none delivered to our customers that do not come up to the highest standard of excellence— Ship Sly, well-bilanced, abundantly-badded plants. Mr, W, a. Saltforij of "The Saltford Flower Shop " (whom we quote by permission) said last year. 'The A/aleas we bouebt from Jackson & HerkiDS ComoaQV were the finest lot we ever forced, and we have given tliem a daphcate order for four hundred plants this year," (.^nd ,vlr Saltford was so well pleased with that lot that he ga/e us another large order for Azaleas this year.) VARIETIES: Apollo. Double; dark red; late. Bernard Andreas Alba Double; pure white, late. Deutsche Perle. Double; pure white; one of the best. Doctor Moore. Double; deep rose; fine; late. Empereur du Bresil. Double; soft rose; extra fine; late. Empress of India. Double; rich, rosy salmon; late. Ernest Eeckhautte. Double; brilliant red. ^,_ a Per doz. P|*|r»fa>A • 10 to 12 inches in diameter. ,,|5.00 ■ HB^^x^i9» 12 to 14 inches in diameter..,, 6,00 This list, and a few more, and while they last at these prices : Madame Petrlck. Semi-double; deep rose; very early. Madame Van der Oruyssen. Semi-double; bright red; early. Nlobe. Fine; double white; late. Prof. Wolters. Single: rose, bordered with white; early. Simon Mardner. Double pink; early. Vervaeneana. Double; rosy salmon, white margin: early. Vervaeneana Alba. New, very desirable early kind. Per 100 Per doz. Per 100 $:i8,00 14 to 16 inches in diameter...! 7,60 $60.00 48.00 16 to 18 inches in diameter... 12.00 90.00 "The Azaleas you shipped me this fall are certainly 6ne; the Madame Petrick wtre broucht into bloom for Christmas without forchl^. We had the best Azaleas in Worcester for the holidays, and 1 can assure you of my order for neit season. ' CHi^. D. M.ACKH Worcester, Mass., Dcc^l. 1910. "The car of plants came through in fine shape: the .'\zaleas and Rhododendrons were ver« fitie; in fact, beyond criticism.*' T. R. Hopkins, Seattle. Washington.. Ian. 11.1911, Prompt orders are invited, while the assortment is complete, and while the plants are fresh and perfect. Get them started for the holidays. Nothing easier to bring into bloom, and nothirg more salable or more profitable than these handsome plants when in bloom. Jackson & Perkins Company Florists. Wholesale Only. NEWARK, Wayne County, NEW YORK STATE Quick Action To move this seasonable stock quickly, we are offering it until sold at prices that will either sell it or show us that no one is in need of this stock. VIOLETS Lady Hume Campbell, Gov. Herrick, Swanley White, Marie Ivyncli (new pink), fine, strong field clumps 4c each Marie Lynch, Swanley White, Lady Hume Campbell, 2V2-in. pot plants :te each These violets are clean, strong and thrifty, absolutelj- without disease. California Privet :! to B ft. specimens 10c 2 to.'', ft 5c 18 to 24 in :',c Clematis Paniculate Enormous 3-yr.-old field clumps,, ,12c Althaea White. :; to 4 ft fie Blanche. :; to 4 ft Gc Viburnum - licatum specimen plants, 4 to 0 ft 16c 12 to 18 in 7c 8to lOin 53 The Dingee & Conard Co, West Grove, Penn. Seasonable Stock Christmas Peppers,, 4-inch pots, fine, $10,00 per lUO. Cineraria, Grand littleplantsin2^- in. pots, $2,50 per 100, Primula Obconic«, G i g a n t e a (Arendsi), $.3,00 per 100. Fern Dish Ferns, $:;,00 per 100; $25,00 per 1000. Asparagus Piumosus, 214-in, $3. CO $6.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000; o-in. per 100. Boston Ferns, from bench, ready for 5-in. pots, $20.00 per 100, Scottii and Scholzeli Ferns, from bench ready for 4-in, pots, $15,00 per 100; ready for 6-in. pots $20 per 100. Hydrangea Otaksa, pot grown plants, 3 to 6 shoots, 6-in. pots, $36 per 100; 2 to 3 shoots from 5-in pots, $25.00 per 100. Field Grown Plants, ready for 8-in pots, 5 to 7 shoots, $26.00 per 100; 3 to 6 shoots, $12.00 per 100, Extra specimens, for large tubs, 12 to 16 shoots, $1.00 each. General assortment Forists' Bulbs, Seeds and Plants. Send for catalog No. 5, just out. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0. B. & A. SPECIALTIES Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Autumn Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. WE are only a few minutes from New York City: Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. BOBBINK& ATKINS Narsenrmen and Florists. RUTHERFORD. N. J. 652. Tb^ American ^fypRisT. Oct., 14 rield Plants 100 1000 ' Enchantress $6 00 $60.00 500 White Enchantress o 00 May Day 6.00 50.00 Mary Tolman 6.00 40.00 Sangamo 5.00 40.00 250 at 1000 rate. Healthy. Well Branched Stock, Write for prices on quantities, DES PLAINES FLORAL CO. DES PLAINES, ILL. Mention the American Florist when wr'iilno Asparagus Plnmosus, 2 in pots $2.00. 2^2 in. pois tS.CO; 3 in. pois $4 00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2 in.pots. $2.00: .via. pois. $4 00 per 100. Smllax, 2-in. pots. $2.00: 3in. pots. $4.00 per lOu. Ferns, Boston. VVhitmani Scholzeli, Scottii 4 in. pots. $-\00 ptr doz.: 5-in. pots, $i.C0 per doz. Dracaena Indivisa, 3 in. pets 94.00 per '00. Geraniums, R C. best comme?cial varie- ties mixed. Sl.Oii per 100. $8.00 per UOO- Stevles, One busby plants from Sin. pots. $1.00: 5-io. pots lOc each. Daisies, Yellow !• toile d' Or and Giant Paris from 2'-2-in. pois. $5 0 per ICO. Bydrargea Otaksa, strnnK plants, from .S to S fldwe'lne shoots. i3, CO per do/-: 3 to 4 shoots, 12,00 per do/, 11th a Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia, Pa Uention the American Florist Khen writins Field grown select plants. Per 1000 White Enchantress $60 00 White Perfection 50 00 Enchantress 50 00 Rose Pink Enchantress 50 00 Miniborya Farm, 109 East Broad St., Riclnnond, Va. M'Bntion the American Florist when writing Bright Spot Ready Now NiC. Zweifel. North Milwaukee. Wisconsin. Mention the American Florist when writing ^ZU ASPARAGUS Plumosus, 3-in., at per 1000, .$60.00 Sprengerl, 4-in., at per 1000, 6O.0O 3-in,, at per 1000, 45,00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO., ! Morton Grove, 111. Slenfioii tj}ie American Florist when writing ATSTake Up! Brothers, Sisters. Florists Everywhere. Wake Up! C®° Look ! It is day light. How much longer will vou sleep? PROSPERITY! PROSPEKIIY! PROiPERrrY! Now KNOCKING at yonf door! Will yon look on? Will you wail? Florists everywhere preparing. Araucaria Excelsa Our Spacialty. Warning — Don't be deceived. Now, as well as for the last twenty-five years, we hold the grround as leaders la importing, erowinif and shippini? of our specialty, the Araucarias. Kor decorative purposes, in connection with palms, they will make a fine display. Araucaria Excelsa, raised from top cut tinKs. 6-7 inch pots 4 to 5 years old 5. 6 and 7 tiers 25. 28. 30. 35. 40-in, in hriaht. $1.00 «l 25, U.tO. «.00 to $2,50 each Araucaria Excelsa Glauca and Robnsta Compacta, b ■ 7 m. pots, bne busby plants $1.25. Sl.fO. $2,00 each Araucaria Excelsa, new importation, out of 5, 5^2. and 6 in. pots, 2 to 3 years old.3. 4and Stiers. 10 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20 inches hieb 40c 50c 75c and tl,00 each Robusta compacta Excelsa Glauca, St^z and 6 in, pots $1,00 to $t 25 each Kentla Belmoreana, 4 year old, 30 to 35inche> hisb. $1 50 Kentia f orsteriana, 4 year old. 30 to 35 inches hiBh,$i 50 Kentla Forsteriana, 4 yesr old. 24 to 26 inches hieh,7ic to $1,00, Kentia Belmoreana, 4 year old combination or made UP of 3 plants. 26 to 28 inches high. $1.00. *1.25a'id$1.50. Kentla Be moresna, combination or made up o 3 plants. 3 year old 24 to 26 inches high. 75c to $1.00, Kentia Belmoreana, 4 year old, 26 to 28 iocbei hi?h $1 Onto tl,25, Kentia Belmoreana, 4 in., 25c. 30c to S'ic. Cocos Weddeliana t'alms, made up of 3 plants, 4 tn 5-in. pots. 3Jc, 40c and 50c; 3-in.. 15c. I8c and 20c. Cycas Revoluta or Saeo Palm, ihe genuine larse and lone leaved variety, imported direct from Japan 6 7 in, pots. 5 to 15 leaves to a plant 10c to I2c per leaf Areca Lutescens, 4 in, pots, made up. 25c, 30c and 35c. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2^i in. .$3.00 per 100 $J5 00 oer lOOO: 3-in.. «5,00 per 100: 4 in., $10.00 per 100. Solanum or Jerusalem Cherries, 2H-in . $3.00 per 100 4-in, pots. 10c; 6 in. 25c. Ficus Elastlca (Rubbers) 5'^? to 6 in. pots 25to 2S in hieh. 35c. 40c aod 50c; 7 in. pots. 30 in. hiih aod u " 75c to$l,Oi> Begonia Gloirede Lorraine, 5V2 to 6 in. pots, 40c, 5 c, 60c and 7ir BegoniaGIory of Cinclnnali, iH tohin.pots 7.-.C. Begonias Ne.v Improved Erfordi and Ascn- mann's Beauty, a u.'W Improved Veirn-'n Red a Constant bloomer for Ch'istmis trade. 2^2 in. Dots. «5 00 OB- 100: 3tr i7 00 per 100; 4-in.. 15c. Cineraria ayuridaGranditlora, Asch m an o swell Urnwn-"an 2.1' 0"t« H 00 per too. Primula Obconlca Grandiflora, assorted cofors medium 4 in,, lOc; lar,!e 4-io, tSc ; 5Vj-in ,. 25c bushy. PrimulaCh nensis, John C Rupo'ssowell known strain, a-isorted c 'lors 4 in., lOc. Poinsettlas, Iaice4 in ready to shift into 5-in 25c. shoft .irr"wn iuido->r..: BVi to 6 in., sincle or branched 33c 4 c to 50c.- t^~ Fiist consignment of Azalea Indlca just received persteampr .Vlarquette ir-om .\mster dam. They are all in fine condition, full of )>uds. Now is the time to start lor Christmas forcing We have lor Christmas the so well adaotr-d standard varieties— Deutsche Perle. double wlute: Simon Mardner and Mme. Pet- rick double pink: Verv^neana, double rose varieKated Price: 75c ,«:i,f0 $1.25. $1.50to $2.00. Easter Varieties — Sch'yveriana, Vervsoeana. Simon Ma-dner 51c 7ic. $100 $1.25 $1.50 to $2,00; Mme,Vao derCruvssen Niobe. Empress of India. .Apollo. Prof. Wolters. Cyclamen Grandiflora, 4 in.. 25c. Adiantum Hybridum, laree 4-in.. 15c; medium size 4 in,. 10c. Three Houses in Ferns Pot, Not Bench Grown. Nepli. Scottii. Scholzell and Whitmani, 5^ to h-io. oot-< 3ic 40c and 50c; 7-io. 73;to'61.00 Boston Fens. 54 in 35c to 40c; 6-io..50c: 7-in., 7Sr to tl 00 NeDh Cordata Compacta, 4 in., lOc. Scholzeli, 4in, 20c: 5bt j6 in. pots. 3Pc. 40c to 50c. Ferns tor Dishes, aiirood assortment. 2V2 in. pots *4.IX) per 1 0. Pteris ■vilsonl Ferns, 6 in. pans. 3 plants in a pan 25c to 35c per pan. Fern Balls, imooned direct from Japan, already started, 50c. 25 at 100 rates. C ish with order, please. All plants must travel at purchaser's risk. GODFREY ASCHMANN Wholesale Grower and Impo'terol Potted Plants, 1012 W, Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners. Florists and Home-makers, taueht by Prof. Craig and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edgeof Landscape Art, Gardeners who un- derstand up ■ to • date methods and practice are in demand for the best positions. A knowledge o' Landscape Gardening Is Indispensable to those who woald have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dept. A. F.. SDrindrieUl. Mass. PROF. CRAIG. J- Field Grown Carnation Plants Per 10 WO White Perfection J6 00 $50 00 Lad7 Boun iful 6 00 50 OO Uueen Louis 6 00 50 CO .\pple Blossom 6 00 50 00 Enchantress 6011 ,= 0 00 Pinklmperial 6 00 50 00 .Admiration 6 00 .'0 00 Lawson 6 00 50 00 VVinsor 61O 50 00 Klaminco 6 00 50 00 Robt, CraiK 6 00 50 CO Harlowarden 6 00 50 00 Koosevelt 6 00 .50 00 Canary Bird. Jessica 6 00 50 00 J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, P^. liention th^ American Florist when viritina igri. The American Florist. 653 tieacock's Palms and ferns Borne Grown. Strong and Well Established. Order at once, w hile you can have them Shipped by freight. While our sales have been much heavier than ever before, we are still strong on sizes quoted: Kentia Belmoreana Pot Leaves 2V2-in. ■ 4 3 -in. 5 5 -in. 6 to 7 6 -in. 6 to 7 Cedar tnb Leaves 7 -in. 6 to 7 7 -in. 6 to 7 9 -in. 6 to 7 9 -in. 6 to 7 9 -in. 6 to 7 In. high Each Doz. 8 to 10... % 1 BO 12... 2 00 18.. .$0.60 6 00 24... 1.00 12 00 In. high 34 to 36.. 36 to 36... 40 to 45.. 42 to 48... 48 to 54.. Each Doz. $2 60 $30 00 3 00 36 00 4 00 48 00 5 00 6 00 Cocos Weddelliana Pot In. high 100 2y2-in. 8 to 10.. $10 00 2V2-in. 10 to 12 16 00 Kentia Forsteriana Pot Leaves In. high Each Doz. 6-in. 5 to 6 28 to 30 $1 00 $12 00 6-in. 6 34 to 36 1 50 18 00 Kentia Forsteriana Cedar Made Up tub Plants In. high Each Doz. 7-in. 4 36 $2 60 $30 00 7-in. 4 36 to 40 3 00 36 00 9-in. 4 40 to 42 4 00 48 00 9-in. 4 42 to 48 6 00 60 00 Cibotium Schiedei Cedar tub. Spread Each 4 to 5 feet $4 00 to $6 00 9 in. 5 to 6 feet. 6 00 Areca Lutescens Pot Plants ill pot In. high Each 7-in. 3 36 $2 00 8-in. 3 42 3 00 Cedar Tub Plants in tub In, high Each 9-in. Several 48 to 64 .$5 00 9-in. " 5-ft 7 60 Piioenix Roebeleni Pot Each 5-in. Nicely characterized $1 00 6-in. 18 to 20-in. spread 1 60 Cedar tub High Spread Each 7-in. 18-in. 24-in $2 00 JOSEPH HEACOCK CO. Wyncote, Pa. Railway station, Jenicintown Perns for Dishes Far 100 Per 1000 2Vi-in $3.50 $30.00 ELif"' Boston Ferns for growing on. we have 15.000 of them 4 inch $15.00 per 100 Field Grown Carnation Plants Direct from tlie Grower. PerlOO 1000 Asparagus Plumosns, 2i^'iDch $3 SO per 100; Light Pink Enchantress $7 00 $60 00 $30.00 per lOOO. 3-in. $6.00 per 100. 5-inch 25 00 per 100 6-inch 40.00 per 100 Asparagus Plnmosus,2 inch $2. 50 per 100 Cash, please. THE REESER PLANT COMPANY ^"'"pian't's^en"'"'" ' SPRINGFIELD. OHIO Mention the American Florist when writing Rose Plnh Enchantress 7 00 60 00 White Enchantress 8 00 70 00 strain. strooB 2H-inch pot plants, $3.00 perlOO; $25.00 per 1000. 500 at 1000 ratei. Cash with order Rubber Plants, 6-in pot. 20-24 in. high. 50c each. Araocaria Excelsa, 5 in. pot. 50c to 7Sc each; 6in. pot, $1.00 to $1.25 each. FKANK OECHSLIN, 49 1 1 QulnCT St.. CHICAGO White Perfection 7 00 65 00 Sangamo, 10-in. in diameter 5 00 50 00 Alvina 500 50 00 May Day 5 00 50 00 Victoria 7 00- 60 00 Georgia 7 00 60 00 Winsor 500 45 00 Beacon 7 00 60 00 Victory 7 00 60 00 M. A. Patten 6 00 50 00 Boston Market 5 00 45 00 J. D. Thompson Carnation Go. Carnation Specialists JOUET, II .1.. Queen 5 OO 45 00 SMITH'S ADVANCE Lady Bountiful 6 00 55 00 CHRYSANTHEMUM stock plants 26c each. Golden Glow, stock plants 10c each. ELI CROSS, .^11 ol the above plants are in fine condition, clean, thrifty and vigorous, guaranteed in every way. If on receiving any of the above plants, they are not as represented, they can be returned at once and your remittance will be refunded. It pays to buy good stock such as we grow. They will produce twice as many blooms as the cheaper grades offered. Mention the American Florist when writing PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants I ADM C/^ ATT Rntland Rd. a E. 46th St. JOHN scon, BROOKLYN. N.Y. LEEDLE SPRINGFIELD 2'3-ln. ROSES 4-in. Shipping — Booking — Growing. HOWARD P. KLEINHANS, 66 Centre Sq Easton, Pa. SPECIALTIES. Roses, from 3'1d pota, Chrysantbemnms Carnations for fall deliverr. Smllax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Fricei low. Send for Hit. Wood Brothers. '^^^\^k Boston Ferns... 2!/2-in. $30.00 per 1000 2V2-ln., $S.OO per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 260 at 1000 rate. Magnllica, 2Hinch 15c each. HENRY H. BARROWS & SON. Whitman. Mast. Extra Fine Field Grown CARNATION PLANTS. Enctaantress, $5 00 per lO. White and Pink Law- son. $4.C0 per 100. Cash with Order. U. J. SCHAAF, Dansville, N. Y. [Robert Craig Co... ^SSs PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa 654 The American Florist, Oct. 14, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The ... 664 Allen J K 635 American Spawn Co.648 AmlingECCo 631 Anderbon S A.,.. 641 Andersen Specialty Co 654 Andorra Nurseries . ■ 650 Angermueller Geo H63.^ Aphine Mfy Co 662 Ascbmann Godfrey,. 65^ Atlanta Floral Co .641 Auburndale Gold Fish Co 640 Badeley Reidel & Meyer Inc 6.55 Baer Juiluis 642 Barrows H H & Son.6J3 Bassett &Wa8hburn 624 Baur J A Potteiy Colli Bayersdorfer H 661 Beaven E A 610 BerniDB H G 632 Bertermann Broa Cc641 Bobbink &Atkins ...651 Boddington A T. .. II BodRerjDO& Son8Cc645 BolandJBCo 642 BoIgianoJ&Sons. ...645 Bowe M A 642 Bras'an Seed Gro Cc644 Breitmeyer's J Sons 643 Bridgeman's 645 Brown A J Seed Co. 644 BrncsH N II Bucbbiodei Bros 663 BuckbeeHW 642 Budbne J A 63i Burnett Bros II Burpee W A & Co. (.39 Caldwell the Woods man Co (40 Camp Conduit Co. 1.62 Canser & Gormley. 641 Carter Geo M 640 ChiCarn. Co 1 Chicago Flower Growers Ass'n 630 Chi House WreckCc664 Clark The EB Co.. II Clarke's Sons David .642 Cleveland CutFloCc64^ Coles W W 646 Cooke GeoH 642 CotsonasGeo&Co. 640 Cowee W J 6=9 Craie Robt Co 653 Crilche IC E 6«3 Cross Eli 653 Crump Frank F 12 Cunningham Jo8H..647 Daniels & Fisher... f>l3 DardsChas 63l Kessler Bros 655 KiflRobt 612 Kimberlin Seed Co, 644 King Construct'n . 664 KleiohansP Howaidt53 Kohr AF Ill Kramer I N & Son. ,111 Krick's Letters ('60 Kroeschell Bros Co 6'.9 663 Kruchten John 651 Kuebler Wm 635 KuehnC A 632 KuhlGeo A (47 Kyle & Foerster 631 Lager & Hurrell 1 Lange A 641 LandrethSeedCo... 645 Leedle Floral Co..,.6'.3 Lichtenberger J .. 654 Lord&Burnham Co. 6.59 662 McCallumCo 640 McConnell Alex 643 McCullough'sJ M Sons Co 632 McHutchisoo& Cs. II McKellar Chss W..629 McKenna P & Son. .6 I Malaodre Bros 641 Mann Otto II Markovits Bros 6*^9 Mastin J G & Co... 660 Matthews Florist... 642 May & Co LL 642 Met Mat Co 659 Mette Henry 648 Michigan Cut FIoExfi40 Millang Chas 655 MillerES 6=0 Mimiborya Farm 6.'^2 Mitchell W.T & Son650 Moltz A &Co 643 M yers Florist 642 Nat Flo B of Trade. 659 NY Cut Flower Ex.635 Nicotine Mfg Co.... 662 Niessen Leo Co iyil Oberlin Thos J 646 Oechslin Frank 653 Palethorpe PR Co. (.6- Palmer W J & Sons, 643 Park Floral Co ..642 Peacock Dahlia Fms6,53 Pedrick Geo & Son. II Perfection Chem Co. 662 Penn the Florist. (.42 Pennock-Meehan Co6.55 Peters & Reed Pot'ylll Peterson J A 1 Phoenix Nursery Co 650 Pierce FO Co 664 Pierson A N 649 Pierson F R Co I Pieters * Wheeler Seed Co 644 PillsburylL 654 Pittsburg CulFlo Cc633 Podesta & Baldocch642 Poehlmann Bros Co 627 652 PoUworth C C Co . . . . .632 643 646 662 Pow(-rWm&Co 645 Pulv'iz'dManure Co65S Quaker City Machine Works ....6=9 Randall A L Co.... 631 Ready Reference... 655 Kandolph& Mc Clements 661 Reed& Keller f.63 Reeser PlantCo.... 655 Regain Ptg Hiuse,...661 Reinberg Peter 629 Rice Bros 6'2 Robinson JC SeedCc(.45 Rock WL Co (.41 Rohnert Waldo 646 Ru'ch G \ Co 632 Routzabn Seed Co... II SaakcsOC 643 SallfordFlowr Shop642 Schaaf M J 653 Schillo Adam . i(4 Schlatter Wm.&Son 654 Schmidt J C 64(j Schulz Jacob 642 Scott John 653 Seed Trade Report- ing Bureau ..645 Seattle Cut Flo Ex. .633 ShaBerGeo C 643 Sharp Partridge &C0IV Sheridan WF 6 5 Siebrecht & Seibrechf.35 Situations & Wants. 623 Sxidelsky SS& Co. .646 SmallJ H&Sons....641 Smith A W&C0....643 Smith Elmer D& Cc647 Smith Henry 642 Smith J E & Co 6S4 Smith PJ 635 Smith WmC 633 Smith W&TCo.... I Smits Jacs 650 Stearns LumberCo..66l Sterling Emery Wheel Co Ill StoothoS H A Co.... 662 Storrs &Harrisoo Co65l Sunlinht Dble Glass Sash Co 6(j3 Superior Machine & Boiler Works.. 664 Syracuse Pottery Colli Taylor Steam Spe- cialty Co . . 660 Texas Seed &FI0 Cc(.42 Thompson Car Co.. (.^3 Thorburn JM&Co.., II TottyChasH 6.35 Traendly & Schenck635 Valentine Frank . 642 Vaughan & Sperry..626 Vick'sSons Jas II Vaughan'sSeed Store .,1 645 648 649 Vincent R Jr I Vosters S A & Sons 647 WaiteL] 663 Wagner Park Cons. .646 Walker FA &Co . 641 Ward & CoRalph M II Weber FH ....643 Weiland SRisch... 631 Weiss Chas&Sons..635 Welch Bros .... (.32 Wietor Bros (.25 651 WilksSMfg Co 660 Wilson Robt G...:.. 641 WredeH 645 WittboldG.Co...638 641 Wood Bros 653 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson.643 Cut Flower Boxes and Fibre Shipping Cases PAPER BOXES of Every Description It will pay you to get o«r samples and prices before ordering. THE J. E. SMITH CO. 6-8-10-12 N. Central Ave., BALTIMORE, MD. Yokohama Nurs Co. II Youngs 642 Young A L& Co, ...635 Zech & .Mann 631 Young & Nugent,., 642 Zweifel Nic 652 Gold Leners Gnmmed Gold, Silver and Purple Letters for inscriptions on Floral Designs, Best and Cheapest on the Market. Send for Samples and Prices, 1564 Ave. A, NEW YORK Telephone Lenox 5644, J. Lichtenberger, SPLIT CARNATIONS Quickly, easily and ciieaply Mended. No tools required. Piilsbury Carnation Sttpk Patented 19CS, 2000 for $1.00 postpaid, I. L.. PLLSBURT Galesburs. III. i 0 Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circlet. En- dorsed by all the Leading Camatioa Growers as the best support on market. Pat. July 27. '97. May 17.'9» GALVANIZED WIRB ROSE STAKES. Write for prices beiors ordering elsewhere. Prompt thipmanl guiraniM* IGOE BROS., 266 North 9th St, BROOKLYN. N. T. Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada. Price 93.00 Postpaid. American Florist Co., 440 S Deartmrn St., CHICAGO DAYLITE GLASS CLEANER - QUICK • POWERFUL ) will Not Injore Paint or Putty , 25 gals, or more., $0,7' per gal. 5 to 10 gals SO per gal, Le8sthan5gals., l,00pergal. Andersen Specialty Co ^ Leaves No Ceasy Surface. One gallon will clean from 500 to 700 square feet. ASK YOUR JOBBER OR WRITE TO 4648 Calumet Ave., CHICAGO. Standard Steam Traps The simplest, most durable and up-to-date steam trap on the market. Ask the man who owns one Catalogue sent on request. E. HIPPARD CO. YoungstowR, Ohio igii. The American Florist. 665 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE. NET. ACBYRANTHES. ACHYRANTUES, P. de Bailey, 2-lD., $2.50 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edge- brook. Chicago. ^ Achryaiitbes, It. C, Mc-tallica, $6 per 1,000. P. de Bailey, $10. Lindenii, $6. Waiscewiczii. .$6. The Geo. Wittbold Co., EdgebrooU, Chicago, 111. Achyranthes, Emersonl, 3-in., $3 per 100. E. Vincent, Jr., & Sona Co.. White Marsh. Md. ACAVES. Agave Variegate, 12-15 inches high, $40 per 100. Las Palmas Greenhonsea, Palo Alto, Callt. AGERAtUMJS. »' .j AGERATUM. SteUa Gurney and Princess Paulina, 2-ln.. $2 per 100. THE GEO. WITT- BOLD CO.. Edgebrook, Chicago. ALTEKMAMTHEKAS. Alternanthcras, 4 kinds, R. C, 60c extra strong, 2>4-ln., 2c. Moabaek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, III. ~AltemaDthera8, C var., 2-ln., $2; Jewel, 2- In., $3; 3-in., $4 per 100. B. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. ALYSSUMS. AlysBum, giant double, 2-in., $2 per 100. B. Vincent. Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. ARAUCAKIAS. Araocarias, Excelsa glauca, 5-In., 2 to 3 whorles, 75c each; $8 per doz. ; 6-ln., 3 whorles, $1.25 each; $14 per doz.; 6-ln., 4 whorles, $1.50 each; $17 per doz. Bobustn compacta, 6-ln., 3 to 4 whorles, $1.25 each; $14 per doz.; 6-m., 4 whorles, $2 each; $22 per doz.; 7-in., 4 to 5 whorles, $3 each; $34 per doz. Vaughan'a Seed Store, Chicago and New York. _^ Arancariaa. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. G. Asch- mann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. AEAUCARIA EXCELSA, 4-in., 50c each; $6 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Bdge- brook. Chicago, 111. Araucarlas, 30.000 plants In stock. Get our circular. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Araucaria excelsa, 5-in., 50e to 75c each; 6-ln., $1 to $1.25. Frank Oecbslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. ASPAKAGDS. ASPARAGDS PLDMOSUS, 2-ln., $3 per 100; 3-in., $1 per doz.; $8 per 100; ASPARAGDS BASKETS, $1, $1.50 and $2 each; ASPARAGOS SCANDENS and DEPLBXUS, 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; ASPARAGOS SPRENGERI, 3-in., 75c each; $6 per doz.; $50 per 1,000; 4-In. (500 at 1,000 rate), $1.60 per doz.; $10 per 100; $80 per 1,000. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago. Asparagus plumosus nanus, from 2%-in. pots, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000; 3in., $5 per 100; $45.50 per 1.000. Cash with order please. Floral Hill Gardens, G. F. Neipp, Prop., Chath- am. N. -T. AHpu.a^uB pluujusus seedlings, $1 per lOo; $9 per 1.000; 2\41n., $2 per 100. -Sprengerl, 214- in., $2 per 100: $17.50 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cun- nlngham, Delaware, O. Asparagus plumosus nanus, 2^4-10. , $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 3-in., $6 per 100. Prank Oechslln, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Asparagus. Plumosus and Sprengerl: this is Srst-class stock, in healthy growing condition; 2 in., 4c; 3-ln., 6c. The Park Floral Co., Den- ver, Colo. Asparagus Sprengerl, 2y2-in., $3 per 100: 3- in., $4. Plumosus. 2-in.. $2 per 100. Sprengerl, 2-l«., $2. C. Bisele, 11th and Westmoreland 3te., Philadelphia. Asparagus plumosus, $2.60 per 100. Spren- gerl, $1.60 per 100. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Pine stock. Asparagus plumosus. 2!4-in., 2%c: 3-in., 5c. Spreugeri, 2i4-in., 2c: 3-ln., 4c; 4-in., 8c. Mosbsek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, lU; Asparagus plumosus, 2%-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-in., $5 per 100; 4-in., $10. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia^ Asparagus plumosus nanus, 4-in., pots, 1,000 fine plants at $10 per 100. Fine 6-in. Boston terns, 50c. J. M. Allen, 3419 B, Washing- tra . D. C. Asparagus Sprengerl, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2%-in., $1.50 per 100: 4-iD., $5 per 100. Asparagus plumosus, 2V>-in., $2 per 100. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Sprengeri, bushy plants, 3-in., $6 per 100. Scheiden & Schoos, Asbury and Warren Aves., EvanstoD, 111^ ^^^ Asparagus plumosus, 2i4-in.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000; 3-ln., $6 per 100. The Storrs & Har- rison Co.. Painesville, O^ Potbound 3-in. Sprengeri, can be shifted into B-in., $6 per 100. C. C. PoUworth Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. Asparagus plumosus, 2-ln., $2.50 per 100. The Reeser Floral Co.. Springfield, Ohio. Asparagus Sprengeri, 4-in., $7 per 100. Morel Bros., 622 B. Market St., Scranton, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 3-in., $50 per 1.000. Sprengeri, 4-in., $60 per 1.000: 3-iD., $45. Pcehlmann Bros.. Morton Grove, III. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengerl plants. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. AZALEAS. Azaleas. For varieties and prices see ad- vert isemeut elsewhere in this issue. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, Wayne Co., New York State. BAY TREES. Bay trees and box trees: all sizes. Write for special list, Julius Roehra Co., Rutherford, N. J. Bay treea (standards), fine assortment: sizes 12 to 48-inch crowns. Prices. $2.60 to $25 each. Let us know your wants. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. Bay trees. McHutchinson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Bay trees. Bobbink & Atkins, Hntherford. N. J. BEGONIAS. Begonias, Gloire de Lorraine, 4-in., 25c to 30c. New improved Brfordii and Aschmann's Beauty, 2iA-!n., $5 per 100; 3-ln., $7; 4-ln., 15e. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phll- n(l<^1phia. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati. 2^-ln.. $25 per 100: $200 per 1,000. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati. O. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati. 3-ln., 45c each; $4.50 per doz.; $35 per 100. Vaughan'a Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati, 4-ln., 60c each; $6 per doz.: $45 per 100. Vaughan'a Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Begonia Coralline Lucerne. S-ln.. ready for 8 and 6-ln.. $3.50 per doz: $23 per 100. The Good & Reese Co.. Springfield. O. BOXWOOD. Boxwood. McHutchinson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Boxwood. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J. BOUVARDIAS. Bouvardias, White, 2i4-in. $2.50 per 100. Cash, please. Morel Bros., 622 B. Market St., Scranton, Pa. Kuuvardias, Siugie White, strong, 2-iu., $2.50 per 100. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. BULBS. Bulbs, begonia, siugie flowering, 40c per doz.; $2.50 per 100; $22 per 1,000; double flowering, «0c per doz.; $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000; Glox- inias, separate colors, 75c per doz.; $5 per 100: $47.50 per 1,000. Fottler, Piske, Rawaon Co., Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston. Mass. Bulbs, French Roman Hyachinths, Dutch Bo- man Hyacinths, Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcisans, Chinese Lilies, Lilium Formosum, Narcissus Paper Whites. For sizes and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's ■Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs, Narcissus Paper White Grand!., 13 ctms., $1.25 per 100; $9 per 1,000; case of 1.250, $11, A. Henderson & Co., 30 E. Ran- dolph St., Chicago. Narcissus. Paper White, 13 ctms., $1 per 100; $S.50 per l.OUO. Scranton Florist Supply Co., 201 N. .Seventh Ave., Scranton, Pa. Bulbs. All kinds. Jas. Vick'a Sons, Roches- ter, N. Y. Bulbs, begonias and gloxinia. McHutchinson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Bulbs, Lilium giganteum, case of 200. 7-9. $14. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. Wia. "Bulbs. E, S. Miller, Wading River, N. Y. Bulbs. Burnett Broe., 72 Cortlandt St,, New York. C ANNAS. THE IMPROVED CANNA. We have a fln.er stock of these Improved Wintzer Wonder Caunas than ever before in our history. The price for New kinds is likely to be higher in the Spring because the demand justifies it and the supply is short. For other first class kinds prices reduced. Get our list before ordering. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa, Cannas, King Humbert, $3^0 per 100; $30 per 1.000. New York, bronzed leaved, $3 per 100. Mephisto, dark crimson, $3 per 100. Venus, rosy pink, $2.50 per 100. Egandale, Flor- ence Vaughan and Duke of Marlborough. $2 per 100. Alsace, Chas. Henderson, Grand Chancelor Bulow, Mile. Berat, Louisiana, $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1,000. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Cannaa, next aeason delivery. $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000 and up. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. CABNATIONS. ^__ CARNATIONS. Field Grown Plants, direct from the grower: Per 100 1000 Light Pink Enchantress $7.00 $60.00 Lawson Enchantress 5.00 50.0C Rose Pink Enchantress 7.00 60.00 White Enchantress 8.00 70.00 White Perfection 7.00 65.00 Sangamo, 10-in. in diameter 5.00 50.00 Alvlna 5.00 50.00 May Day 5.00 50.00 Victoria 7.00 60.00 Georgia 7.00 60.00 Wlnsor 5.00 45.00 Beacon 7.00 60.00 Victory 7.00 60.00 M. A. Patten 6.00 50.00 Boston Market 5.00 45.00 Queen 5.00 46.00 Lady Bountiful 6.00 55.00 All the above plants are in fine condition, clean, thrifty and vigorous, guaranteed in every way. If on receiving any of the above plants they are not as represented, they can be re- turned at once and your remittance will be refunded. It pays to buy good stock such as we grow. They will produce twice as many blooma as the cheaper grades offered. HOWARD P. KLBINHANS, 66 Center Square, Easton, Pa. if You Do Hot Find What You Need in Our Ready Reterence Department, Write Us About It 656 The American Florist. Oct. 14, FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. GUARANTEED TO PLEASE. Per 100 PerlOOO SaDgamo ?5.00 $50.00 AlTina 5.00 50.00 May Day 5.00 50.00 Victory 5.00 50.00 Winsor '.'. 5.00 50.00 M. A. Patten 6.00 55.00 Boston Market 5.00 50.00 Queen 5.0(1 50.00 Lady Bountiful 6.11O 55.00 Beacon 7.00 60.00 White Enchantress 8.00 70.00 Plnl; Enchantress 7.00 60.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 7.00 60.00 Lawson Enchantress 5.00 50.00 LEWIS J. MATTES, Phillipsburg. N. J. CARNATIONS. 26,000 plants left. Strong, bushy, healthy stock with plenty of shoots. Plants are thrifty and vigorous and cannot fail to please you. Satisfaction guaranteed. Per 100 Per 1000 Enchantress, light pink $5.00 $45.00 Perfection, white 6.00 45.00 Winsor 5.00 Enchantress, rose pink 5.50 50.00 Enchantress, pure white 7.00 70.00 Gordon 7.50 Alma Ward 7.50 250 at 1,000 rate. Cash or reference. Write for very low quotations on Boston and Whlt- mani ferns from 5 and 6-In. pots and from bench. A. A. GANNETT. Geneva. N. Y. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. At cut prices to clean up. Guaranteed A No. 1 stock. Per 100 Per 1,000 Apple Blossom J4.50 $40.00 Pinli Enchantress 5.00 45.00 Afterglow 5.00 45.00 Winsor 5.00 45.00 Victory 4.00 35.00 Queen 4.00 35.00 MOREL BROS., 622 B. Market St., Scranton, Pa. wTnsor. field-grown carnation plants. $4.50 per 100: $40.00 per 1.000. This is fine, strong, clean, healthy, vigorous stock, ready to take right hold and give early returns to the grower. Also a few thousand each of White Perfection. .$4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1,000 Enchantress 4.50 per 100; 40.00 per 1,000 Order quick. Stock won't last long. PETER REINBERG, 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per 1,000 Rose Pink Enchantress $6.00 $60.00 Beacon 7.00 65.00 O. P. Bassett 6.00 60.00 Dorothy Gordpn S.OO 75.00 Alma Ward 10.00 Craig 6.00 60.00 Ruby 6.00 65.00 CASH OB C. O. D. CHAS. PFBIFFBR, 30 Grand Ave., Ft. Thomas, Ey. CARNATIONS, FIELD-GROWN. Per 100 Per 1.000 Victory $3.00 $25.00 Beacon 3.50 W. H. Tatt 3.00 25.00 Lawson-Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Pink Lawson 2.50 Boston Market 3.00 25.00 White Perfection 4.00 . 35.00 Cash with order please. SOHEIDBN & SCHOOS, Asbury and Warron Ave. Evanston. III. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Per 100 Per 1,000 Enchantress $7.00 $60.00 White Enchantress 7.00 60.00 Sangamo 6.00 60.00 CHICAGO CARNATION CO., A. T. Pyfer. Mgr. Chicago, 111. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Per 100 Per 1,000 Victory $5.00 $45.00 Enchantress 6.00 60.00 WIBTOB BROS., 162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago, 111, CARNATION PLANTS. Per 100 Per 1,000 2,000 Bnchantress $6.00 $60.00 600 White Enchatnress 60.00 4,000 Rose Pink Enchantress... 5.00 40.00 THE LAMBOBN FLORAL CO., Alliance, Ohio. Carnations, Enchantress, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. White Enchantress, $5 per 100. May Day, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Mary Tolman, Sangamo, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Des Plaines Floral Co., Pes Plalnes, ni. Carnations, Enchantress, $5. White and Pink Lawson, $4 per 100. M. J. Schaaf, Dansville. N. Y. Carnations, Winsor, strong plants, $5 per 100. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kans. Carnations, White Perfection, Lady Bounti- ful, Queen Louise, Apple Blossom. Enchantress, Pink Imperial, Admiration, Lawson. Winsor, Flamingo, Craig, Hariowarden. Roosevelt, Ca- nary Bird, .Tessica, $6 per 100: $50 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon. Bloomsbnrg, Pa. Carnations, fine field-grown plants. White Perfection, $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Win- sor. Apple Blossom. Queen. Hariowarden. Craie. Mrs. Patten, Dorothy Gordon and Bountiful, $0 per 100; $55 per 1,000. P. R. Qulnlan, Syra- cuse, N. Y. Carnations, 2,000 Rose Pink Enchantress, 1,000 Light Pink Enchantress, strong pot-grown from 4-in., at $4.50 per 100, or the lot for $116. Schmaus Bros., Paducah, Ky. Carnations, White Enchantress, White Per- fection, Bnchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, $50 per 1,000. Mlniborya Farm, 109 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. Carnations, field-grown. White Perfeetlo.n, $5 per 100. Enchantress, $5 per 100. Vern L. Schluraff, Erie, Pa. Carnations, Bassett and Victory, $4 per 100. Would exchange for field-grown Vinca Variegata. ILirry Heinl. West Toledo, O. For Sale — 2.00rB IVIarkovits Bros* Importers and Manufacturers Natural Prepared Ferns, Palms and Wax Roses Low prices and immediate attcntioD given all orders. Phone Monroe 4530. 954 Mllwankec Ave.. CHICAGO EVANS' Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Catalog. Quaker Citv Machine Works, Richmond. Ind ^f? Bumham Herny'Kruitbosch, Gardener for Thos. Prehn, Pdssiac, N. J., Says He Gets Too Much Heat for His Greenhouses. "The two Burntiam water sectionals — No. 724 and No. 818 we tiave connected to the coils and radiators in the stables, two greenhouses and garage— there's just one trouble—thCy giVC tOO mUCh hCSt. Half of the time the 818 is not necessary, so we simply turn the valve and cut it out. Keep going all night without touching. It is the easiest boil«r to keep clean I ever saw. Gaess that's one of the reasons why it heats up so well. Lord & Barnham Company New ioiK Boston St. James BuiJdIng. Tremont Building. — , , Philadelphia Chicago Factories: IRVINGTON, N. Y., and DES PLAINES, ILL. Frankiin Bank Bldg. Rookery Bldg. For Photographs of Horticultural Subjects For UlnstratinE CataloEues. Price Liati, (jlrcniari. etc.. write NATHAN R. GRAVES, Sfu"^^':!.': 413-414 BaywardBIdg., Rochester, N. T. Let ns quote yon on newand second-hand BOILERS, PIPE, FiniNGS, GLASS, Greenhouse Lumber, Tools, Sash, Etc. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO., 1384-1412 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. 660 Fhe American Florist. Oct. 14, Where There Is Condensation -there is need for a Morchcad Steam Trap Condensation in steam lines is akin to matter out of place — means wasted energy. If yoixr lines are sluggish — if your houses are not of uniform tempera- ture, write us. We guarantee to drain your lines perfectly— return the pure, hot condensation to your boiler without pump or injector or make no charge for the trial. Obey that impulse — write now. Send for "Book on Condensation." Morehead Manufacturing Co., Wichita. Kan. New Orleans. La. Dept. Stocks Carrie in- Philadelphia BirmiDgbam. Ala. •N," DETROIT, MICHIGAN Memphis. Tenn. Los Angeles Chatham. Ontario San Francisco 200 0/ Our sales to florists (or 1910 were 2009& in- crease over 1909 and every customer satisfied. RETURN TRAP Exhaust ValveAdiust mem Waterlolet Steam Inlet Plug Tailor Steam Specialty Co., BATTLE CREEfC, MICH. Write Department A for new catalogue. The Mastin Antomatic White= wash and Spraying Machine Is Reliable, Practical and Durable. When the machine is filled to within six inches of the top. a few strokes of the pump will compress enough air in the tank to produce a continuous mist-like spray (or 15 minutes. Write for Catalog and details to Department C. Sold through Seedsmen. Dealers in Florists' and Poultry Supplies. J. G. MASTIN fi CO. 3124 west Lake St.. CHICAGO. lU. KRICK'S Florist Novelties Manufacturers and Patentee of The Only Genuine Immortelle Letters on the market. Order at once. CBAS. AUG. KRICK. 1164-66 Greene Avenne, BROOKLYN, N. T. Every letter marked. GORHAM & GHAPLINE DDIIITCDV ^1***" Prices on all rillNltllT Kinds of Printina Poflfiac BIdg, Harrison & Dearborn Sis., Chicago 1000 Letter Heads... 1000 Envelopes WILKS' liot Water Boilers ARE BEST FOR Heating Greenhouses No Night Fireman Required With Our Self- Feeding Boilers Will keep an even and continuous fire for ten hours and longer without any attention. Very Economical in Fuel. Hard or Soft Coal. Send for our New Catalogue and Prices. S. WILKS MFG. CO., 3503 Shields Ave., CHICAGO. i$3-50 Everything fo^ '^e fireenliouse Woodwork, Glass, Pipe, Boilers, Fittings, Hose, Ventilating Machinery PRICES ALWAYS RIGHT. JOHN C. MONINGER GO., b^^^III-^su, Chicago The Early Advertisement ^""^^ There lOTl. The American Florist. 661 .•^•^•♦♦•♦■^•^♦^^♦^►♦••fi GMENHOJSES.;! MMEIJIAIFURNJS THE STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINERY The old reliable machinet are the moat powerfnl, least complicated of any on the market The Standard Steam Trap Ask someone who is nselng a Standard for his opinion of it. Write for catalogue. E. HIPPARD CO., Youngsiown. Ohit Holds Class Firmly See the Point 49* fEERCCSS Al«s1n< Points «re the beat. No rigbu •t left!. Boi of 1.000 polDU 7& ou. poitp^d. BENKY A. DREEK, T14 Ckaot«l «>,, rUI^ Fk SIEBERT'S ZINC NCTCI Rust GLAZING POINTS Are posltlTely the best. Last torever. Ot« 30,000 ponods dow id use, A sure preveotatlvt o' cltH slipping. Effective on Isrtre or small eUss BiST to drive. Easy to extract. Two sizes ^ and H, 40c per lb., by mail 16c eitra: 7 lbs. for $2.60 15 lbs, for $5.00, by ei press. Forsale by tbetrads RANDOLPH a McCLEMENTS,Sacce88ors tc Cbas. T. Slebert. Banin fi Beatt; Sts., Plttsbnrg H.BAYERSDORFER&GO. Florists' Supplies. 1129 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA. Send (or oar new cataloftne. Lock the door before the horse is stolen, and insure your glass before it is broi(efi. For paticulari concerninr Hail Insarance. address JOHN Go ESLER. Secretary SADDLE RIVER . N. 3. The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES WRITE FOR FIGURES. 557 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO Troublelalk (Second It's about camping out and what it taught me about a boiler. Si^nmers, when I was a boy, my Uncle Sam used to take "five of us kids" down to Wawayanda Lake for a week's camping. Well do I remem- ber the first time it was my turn to make the fire and boil some water for the coffee. I got a bully fire going and then picked out a good deep kettle and filling it full of water, hung it on the crane hook. Then I sat down on a flat stone and waited for it to boil. And I waited. And after that I waited. Then Uncle came out of the tent and exclaimed, "Why under heavens does it take you so long to boil a little water!" When he looked at that deep kettle full of water he smiled and said : "Look here, Mac, let me tell you something about boiling water; if you want it to boil quickly, choose' a wide bottomed kettle and then put only a little water in it and in a jiffy it will be boiling." Many years afterwards I hired with Hitchings & Company, and one day I was unexpectedly sent out to sell a boiler. The Boss kind of coached me up on its points and then I went down to the foundry and looked a boiler over. When I began talking to the customer, about the first thing he asked me was, "What kind of flre surfaces has your boiler?" For the instant I was stumped; then I thought of that camp kettle experience and at once explained to him how our boiler was like that quick boiling kettle, be- cause it had a large flre surface and a shallow amount of water in the water ways, which meant the boiling point would be reached in the quick- est possible time. Not satisfied with that he replied: "But I don't want a kettle, I want a boiler." Then I pulled this little comb out of my pocket and explained to him how the fire surfaces in Hitchings' boiler were built something like the teeth of the comb, and that the fire came up between the teeth and that each tooth was hollow and filled with water. Then I measured the length of one tooth and found that it was Yz an inch, or that it would take eight teeth to equal the length of the 4-inch comb. "Now," said I, "there are twenty-four teeth In the comb, or just 3 times as much surface as there are in eight teeth, which is just about the same difference there is between the flat bottom of a camp kettle and the flre channeled surfaces of the flre pot and combustion chamber in Hitchings' boiler. This I followed up by saying that in addition to the large direct flre surfaces there were also the indirect ones, which strained out still further heat from the gases and smoke, and allowed only enough to go up chimney to create the necessary draft. Then when I also explained how this fire travel was three times back and forth on each side of the boiler, or six times in all, he stopped treating me like the green sales- bought the boiler. Bought sold itself; just as it does take the trouble to thor- compare it honestly with If you want camp ket- If you want a green- ings'. to The Trouble Man and I shipped promptly. But be man that I was. And he it, because the boiler had every time a buyer will oughly investigate it and any other boiler, ties, go to a hardware man house boiler, buy a Hitch- Address your letter right will see that your boiler is sure to send it, care of Hitchings & Company, Elizabeth, N. J. Next Week's Talk will tell the difference between $4,115 and $5,506. Or what the difference really is. Slietcb of some close figurini; done with a piece of chalk. 662 The American Florist. Oct. /^, ■ Just the remedy for the black aphis on chrysanthemums— red spider and thrips en carnations— greenfly on roses— mealy bug on gardenias and crotons — scale on ferns, palms and other decorative stock. S2.50 per gallon; $1.00 per quart. Fungine has has no equal for carnation rust, rust on chrysanthemums and mildew on roses $2.00 per gallon; 75c per quart. There is but one convincing way for you lu become familiar with ihe merits of Aphine and Funeine. and that is— test them out your self— it will prove worth your while. For Sale by Seedsmen. Manufactured by Aphine Manufacturing Company MADISON N. J. Carman's Antipest! INSECTICIDE AND FUNGICIDE | For the Garden, Orchard and Greenhouse NoQ poisonous and harmless to vegetatioD Kills Green Fly, Aphides, Bark Lice, Thrips. Mealy Bug, Red Spider, Scale, Wire Worms^ Ants and Siu^s. This is the Grower s Friend. Handy to use, cheap and elective, mixes readily in water. Destroys all insect pests and keeps down filth. Circulars on appli- cation. $1.50 per gallon. Also in quarts, half t:alIoD8 and in bulk. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., FLUSHING, N. Y. Approved by the New York State Agricnl- tnral Dept. Certificate No. 223. July 8. 1910 Guaranteed under insecticide act. 1910 Serial No. 91 of U. S. Aericultural Dep,t THE BEST Bug Killer and Bloom Saver For PROOF Write to P. R. PALETHORPE COMPANY, Owensboro, Ky I •re eaiT to kill wltti The fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per baa 100 IIh. BatlBf action euarftnteed or moner b&ck ; why try cheftp tabltitntes tbftt makera d« Bot dart to KuarantM T , m iL 1. sioonorr oo., Moim nsioi, i. t. Who Is Right ? How Are You Going to Tell ? Two men will tell you directly opposite things about the merits of certain greenhouse constructions. One says: "Build O and Company's house ; it's the best house being built today." The other says do, don't let O- build for you. Why, Whatever you and Company their house won't stand the racket; can't, because it isn't built right." Who, then is right? Who can you believe? Neither, is our answer. Do your own deciding — that's the way. Listen to what the other fellows have to say, and then base your de- cision fairly and squarely, not on whose house is the cheapest, but whose is absolutely the best. If price and construction seem about alike, then choose the firm with the greatest experience — the one long- est in business. You can absolutely depend on tuch a concern making good. The}' have got to make good; their years of good reputation won't allow them to do anything else. When you hear a concern claiming that "their house is every bit as good as Lord & Bnrnham's," it most cer- tainly means that Lord & Bnrnham's houses are taken as the standard for the best. There is no getting around that fact. No getting around our reputation of over half a century's standing. No getting back of the hundreds of houses all over the United States standing back of our standing. Who then shall build for you ? If you want the best, don't you see there can be but the one answer ? I J (• n I /» New York Boston Lord & Burnham Company, ^t. james^Bmiding..^ Tremom^Buiwtag. Factories: IRVINGTON, N.Y.. and DES PLAINES, ILL Franklin Bank Bldg. Rookery Bldg The most eSective and economical material there is for ^prayinr plants and blooms. laskillfully extract- ed from leaf to bacco and carefully refined; it is clean and easy to apply. ^I9B— - .^ _ does the worl: when nllKOlCdl vaporized either in " ^ ■ ■« ■^^ " ■^^ ■^i' "■ pans, an pipes or over aflame, rull Pint Bottles. $1. BO. Nikoteen for sprayinc plants and b Nikoteen Nikoteen Aphis Ptiak specially prepared for fumigating: closed houses. It vaporizes the Nkotine eveoh and without waste. Nothio; keeps a bouia free from Aphis so cheaply. Price S6.50 per case of 12 paraffined boxes AJl Seedsmen. CUT FLOWER AND Design Boxes All sizes, lowest emtcgi. Write. C. C. Pollwortli Co.. MILWAUKEE BURNED CLAY Tile Benches and Tile Bottoms Gives results.Three styles of beDches.lncludlnff IroD Pipe Frame, with Tile Bottom and Sides. Write for descriptive circular and delivered prices. Any size benches. Tile Sidea THE CAMP CONDUIT CO. Garfield Bldg.. Cleveland, O. A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycai Leaves, Metal Desisna and all •■ Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices 404-412 EtsI 34th St., NEW YORK. l! igzi. The American Florist. 663 CAN SHIP ANY SIZE AT ONCE Quickest Water Heater in tlie World. 452 W. Erie Sf., CHICAGO. :FLORIST= Refrigerators ! DOES your rapidly increasing business require an attrac- tive ice box? If so write us, we are manuficturers and can quote you on Ice-Boxes of every des- cription. Your old box can be used as part payment. Buchbindcr Bros. Long Distance Phone. Monroe 5616. 518-520 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writina rIeD & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NBW YORK. FLORIST'S SUPPLIES. We Manufactare all Our MetaJ Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers in Olaas- ware. Pottery, Decorative Oreens aad all Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writinff Crimped Invisible Superior Carnation Staple (patent .applied for.) For repairiDgr Split Carnations, luuu for 50 cents. postpaid. Sample free. F. W. WAITE, 293 Main St.. Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Floi'ist when writing Trade Directory Of The United States and Canada Price 83.00. American Florist Co., oeal-bSr^st.. Chicagc Tivo layers of glass instead of one You never cover Sunlight Double Glass Sash You do away with heavy, expensive mats and boards, and your plants get all the light all the time. Tlie dry air between the two layers of glass takes the place of mats and boards It is ^i inch thick and is d better non-conductor. The glass is lield in place without putty — can't slip out — easily replaced. Crops on the market weeks ahead Under Sunlight Double Glass Sash your plants are earlier and sturdier and you can have bigger, better crops on the market weeks ahead while the prices are still high. In many cases the extra profit on one crop has paid for the sash themselves. Send for these books One is our free catalog, giving all the details of our freight prepaid and guar antee deli vie propositions. The other is a boo hot -beds and co frames by Professor Massey. It is au- thoritative and full of vital interest to all growers, gardeners and florists. 4c in stampswill bring Professor Massey's book in addition to the free catalog. Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co. -;4 E.Broadway Louisville, Ky. or Hot-beds and Cold-frames Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports ^ IMPROVCO, "'-JENNINGS IRON GUTTER. IMPROVED VXPGRIZING PANS For Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send for Circulars. OILLER, CASKEY & KEEN, S. W. Comer Sixth and Berk Streets. PHILAD£LPBIA. VENTILATiH6 APPARATUS 664 The American Florist. Oct. 14, BIG BARGAINS in Greenhouse Boilers 2 42-in. X 10-ft, Kewanee Fire Box Boilers $175.00 6 60-in.xl6-ft. Horizontal Tub- ular Boilers 276.00 2 54-111. X 12-ft. Internal Fired Steam Boilers 225.00 3 54-in. X 12-ft. Internal Fired Hot Water Boilers 200,00 Seveial carloads of Cast Iron Green- house Fittings, including Valves, etc., at a positive saving of SO''^-. 4-in. Tubes 814c Several carloads of good Tubes, thor- oughly rattled and cleaned. All kindsof Pipe, Valves, Fittings, etc. Write for our Ust No. 47. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO Mr. Florist: Do not make the too com- mon error of thinking that a Ventilating Machine is just a Ventilating Machine, and that one is as Kood as another. If you will take a little time to investigate you will find there is a big difierence in favor of the modern Advance Apparatus with its rigid design and simplicity. Write for description acd prices. ADVANCE GO. Richmond, Ind. A STIC A reenfiouse^lazin^ USEjTNOW. P.O. PIERCE CO. 12 W. BROADWAY New YORK MASTICA is elastic and teDacious. admits of expansioD aod coDtraction. Putty becomes hard aod brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without breakioK of other kIsss, as occurs with putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply OF HIGH GRADE... Boilers For GREENHOUSES See Our Catalogue. lot'water' GIBLIN & CO., Utjca, [i. Y. i^ f CUT FLOWER BOXES V EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO . IMANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. -<-. k KING Greenhouses l-a3Ullt| terial used in their con- struction is the best of its kind and is used in such a manner that it is least exposed to the conditions that produce decay. Every point has been carefully and the conditions met in thoroughly scien- tific and up-to-date manner. Our houses will be good houses for a long time and that makes them pop- ular, and makes our customers proud of them and anxious to recommend them. We are also headquarters for Paint, Putty, Boilers and in fact everything that enters into greenhouse building. Construction Co. Home Office and Factory: N. TONAWANDA, N. Y. Eastern Sales Office: No. 1 Madison Ave., NEW YORK. "f OR THE BEST MSllTS" Use a Superior Return Flue Boiler for Greenhouse Heating SEND FOR CATALOGUE Superior Machine & Boiler Works 846-848 W. Superior St., CHICAGO, ILL. Pecky Cypress PecJty Cypress is the greatest money saver discovered in years. Will last at least three times as long as any other wood for bench material. We can make immediate shipments at all times from our large stock. Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathing, Flooring. \lhite Cedar Posts, Etc. WRITE FOR PRICES. ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER CO. ^^§}^^. LORIST jp^ L - - -^ , ■ • ■■•*<'■' * ■ RmBrica is "the Praw of the UesseI; therB may be more comfort Rmidships, but we are the first ta touch Unknown Seas." Vol. XXXVII. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 21, 1911. No. 1220 TheAmerican Florist TwEXTT-SixTU Year. Copyright, 1911, bv American Florist Company Entered as Second-Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at ClncaKo, Illinois. under act of Marcli 3, 1870. Published Every Satcrd.w by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Plione: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address; Ameflo, Chicago Subscription, United States and Mexico, 81. W a year; Canada K2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, 82.50. Subscriptions accepted only from tlie trade. \'ol- nineshaU'yearly from August, 1901. Address all correspondence subsci-iptions, etc., American Florist Co. .440 S. Dearborn &t., Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. OKFicEKs— Geo. Asmub. Cliicagi.', President; Richard Vincent, .li:., Baltimore, .Md., Vice- Pres. ; H. I!. UoBNEU, Urbana, III., Sec y; \V,v. F. KASTiNii, liuffalo, N. \., Treas. Officers- Elect — Richard Vincent, .1e., Ualtimore, Md., Pres. ; Algi'st Pokulmann, Cliicago. Vice-Pres.; John Young, New Yorl<, Sec'y: W, F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y.. Treas. Next meeting at Chi<:a^:o, August, 1913. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS, Twenty-sixth annual cnuveniion U' In- held at Mihvauli'ee, Wis., 1913. John J. Stephens, lolumbus, O., Pres.; Bellet Lawson, Jr., River Urove, 111. Sec'y-Treas. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA .Vnnual convention and exhibition in conjunc- tion with the St Louis Horticultural faoctety, St. LovMs, Mo.. November 7-11, 1911. Elmek D. Smith, Adrian, Mich., President; C, W. .Iounson. Morgan Park, ill., Secretarv. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition at Detroit, Mich., January 10-12. 1913. \. Fakeswalo Ros- lyn. Pa., President; Philip Briet.>ieyer, Detroit, Mich., Vice-President; Ben.iamin Hamsiond, Fishliill-on-Hudson. X. V., Secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY, Next annual convention and evliibilion at Detroit, Mich., January 10-12, 1913. J. A. Val- entine, Denver, Colo., President; ,V. !•'. J. Baub, Thirty-eighth St. and Rocliwood .\ve., Indian- apolis, Ind.. Secretary. AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Ne.vt meeting and exhibition, .\ngusl, 1913. I. S. Hendbickson, Floral Park, N.Y., President; L. Merton Gage, Orange, Mass., tecretary. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next meeting at Boston, Mtiss., 1913. \V. H. Dunn, Kansas City, Mo., Pres.; F.L. Mulfokd. Washington, D. U.. Sec'y-Treas. SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Lilies. Tlie lily bulbs will soon be liere and preparations should be made to handle them immediately upon their arrival. Tliere is no time to waste in order to have this crop in the best of shape for ISaster, especially with tlie bulbs that are imported from Japan. Whichever way the bulbs are to grow, wlicther in 4-incli or G-inch pots, it is necessary to have pots enough on hand to pot them all up at once, and a pile of good, rich soil all ready, so that there will be no delay. The rapid potting of these bulbs by some growers is done as fol- lows : The 6-incli pots are placed touching each other and then iilled about half full of soil, the bulbs are then placed on tlie soil and the pot fiUed in nearly to the top and watered. This can be done in this manner very rapidly and there is but very little handling of either the pots or bulbs. After the bulbs are in the pots they should be buried outside until good, strong root growth has taken place, the success or failure of the crop will mainly depend on having the bulb make good roots early. A frame that can be covered during excessive wet weather ' is the best place for these plants until they, are brought into the liouses. If the weather becomes very cold and severe the frames should be covered with sash or the beds have straw or some other protection thrown over them. If kept cool the bulbs will make strong roots before the top starts to grow, yet the ground over them should not be allowed to freeze or dam- age will be done. The giganteums for Christmas should now be growing nicely and the buds should show about November 10, if they do not appear by that time a little extra heat will be necessary to have them in on time. Antlrrblnums. The antirrhinums for winter and spring blooming should be planted out in the bench at once if not already done. To have good long, large spikes the soil should be rich, fully as strong as that used for rose and carnation culture. Set the plants 12 inches apart each way, and as soon as the long shoots begin to grow place a strong stake to each plant and keep the plant tied to it as fast as it grows. A night temperature of TiO" is the best for the winter culture of this plant; if grown mucli cooler thah this they will not bloom until early spring, and if warm- er the spikes and flowers will be of inferior quality. While the white an- tirrhinum is the most in demand, for it cannot only be used as a decorative iiower but also arranges beautifully in sprays or funeral work, yet the pink is also much in favor for both purposes; the yellow also is very popular as a cut flower and in decorations, but the reds and other colors should be grown in small quantities, for they are not popular with many of the customers. With the exception of keeping the plants tied erect they will not require much attention until they begin to bloom. After Chrysanthemums. The early chrysanthemiims are now through flowering and the space that they have occupied should be made of use by a growing crop. The soil in which they have been grown should be removed, it is very seldom that a good crop of any flower can be grown in the soil that has produced chrysanthe- mums. While it looks to be all right, and often has much manure in it that the chrysanthemums have not taken up, yet our experience has been that the soil will not grow a succeeding crop. It is better to throw it out in a pile where it can be subjected to the sweetening process of nature. The stock plants of the chrysanthemums can be selected and blocked up closely together and the surplus stock sold, and the space made ready for a follow- ing crop. Many growers frequently ask what can be grown to follow chrysan- themums. It depends greatly upon what the trade demands, where the early frosts are not severe, the single violets are left in the field and planted in the beds, but in the northern section of the country the weather is often too severe, the plants being badly frozen and will not recover until mid-winter. Plant growers will require the space for the growing plants and the lilies where planted early can be moved into 666 The American Florist. Oct. 21, the benches. Sweet peas make a good crop in these beds for spring bloom- ing, if the seed is planted in pots in October and then transplanted to the beds early they can be bloomed in March. There are a number of an- nuals that can be profitably grown, such as Bachelor's Buttons, and stocks, or early blooming herbaceous plants like Canterbury Bells, and Coreopsis lanceolata, which will give an attract- ive assortment of flowers in early spring. Polnsettlas. The crucial period in the growth of pionsettias is now at hand, and if the plants are in good condition there should be no difiiculty in bringing them through all right. Steady firing can now be depended upon to maintain the proper temperature. Until the bracts are well formed, keep an even tem- perature and while these are forming avoid all draughts as much as possi- ble. If the house is kept uniform at 60° at night with a rise of 10 degrees during the day there will be but little trouble wth the leaves dropping, but a fluctuating temperature will surely re- sult in plants with bare stems. As soon as the bracts form tie the plants to stakes so as to support the flowers and have the plants erect. As many of the plants are used for home deco- ration a neat green painted stick adds to the attractiveness. The early struck plants and those that are grown in benches for cut bloom will be greatly benefited by a watering with liquid manure. Do not make it too strong at first, begin with a (veak liquid once a week and increase the strength, but after the bracts are fully out discon- tinue the watering with liquid manure or the color may be affected. The small plants should be placed in pans at once, if not already done. They can be easily sized up now to make a fine appearance, — a taller one in the center and shorter ones on the outside of the pan makes the best appearance. Roman Hyacinths. The early Roman hyacinths should be well enough rooted to bring them into the houses. These early bulbs will require a little more heat than those that are forced later, when more time is given them to form good roots. A plan often adopted by growers of early bulbs is to place them under the "benches on the heating pipes when first brought into the houses. Where hot water circulation is in use the boxes can be placed directly on the pipes, but with steam pipes it will be neces- sary to place pieces of wood or other material on the pipes, at least two inches thick, to protect the roots from the intense heat radiated by the steam pipes, and the boxes carefully watched to see that they do not dry out at the bottom. Make weekly plantings of Roman hyacinths in order to keep up the supply of flowers. Place some of the bulbs in bulb pans — a few of these will prove very satisfactory for house decoration, and if not used for this purpose the flowers can be cut the same as from the boxes. It entails but little more labor to grow them in pots and at times they are very useful as a pot plant. Washington, D. C. — J. H. Small & Sons have rented the store in the new Woodward building which is nearing completion. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Kift. Philadelphia, Pa. Basket Of Marguerites. The use of baskets in floral work has increased to a great extent in the last few years. These baskets can be now procured in so many pretty forms and sizes that the florist can produce a large variety of effects by judicious selection and arrangement, and the small baskets can be arranged very cheaply with many of the smaller flow- ers and their simplicity, if the work- manship is artistic, appeals at once to the customer. The basket of Queen Alexandra marguerites, tied with yel- low dew-drop maline and baby ribbon, which we illustrate, is a beautiful ex-, ample of this class of work and also the artistic ability of George M. Ge- raghty, the expert designer at Dun- lop's, Toronto, Ont., and clearly shows what beautiful arrangements can be made with many of the simpler flowers. The flowers should be arranged loose- ly and lightly, avoiding all compact- ness, some extending above the others and with some gracefully hanging over the edges, giving a natural effect. There are no limitations whatever in this work, for baskets can be pro- cured that are particularly applicable in form, shape and texture for any purpose, and all the smaller flowers within command of the designer can be employed. The smaller roses of all kinds are well adapted to these ar- rangements and many of the stores in the several cities are using the rose Mrs. Aaron Ward in this manner, hav- ing baskets all ready made up to show the customers or displaying them in their windows. Lily of valley makes a beautiful basket and this flower with one or two cattleyas makes a beautiful combination. But it is not only with the expensive flowers that attractive baskets can be made, for pansies, daisies, single and pompon chrysan- themums, sweet peas of the several colors, freesias and the smaller bulb- ous flowers, sprays of azaleas cut from plants that have passed their salable stage, in fact, any of the flow- ers of the season that do not make up too heavily, for these baskets are not large, but small and dainty, and the large and prominent flowers are not fitting for these light artistic arrange- ments. A bow of silk gauzy ribbon tied on the handle and on the side, of the color of the flowers or in harmony with them, is a very effective addition, many of the fancy gauzy ribbons be- ing especially adapted to this work. These baskets can be used upon all occasions, at dinner decorations, or as table ornaments or to be carried on any occasion, in fact, they will take the place of the bouquet for any pur pose. They are very satisfactory to the customer and are inexpensive, giv- ing opportunities to use flowers that cannot be sold for vases and therefore a nice line of these accessories is a valuable asset to the dealer. Fall Wedding Decorations. THE DRESDEN EMBLEMATIC DECORATION. The sense of beauty— the great ad- vantage and charm of a ballroom wedding decoration lies in its dainti- ness as well as the fitness of the flo- ral arrangement. Strips made of pink and white flow- ers and hung in the manner of tapes- try make a nice effect. These strips should be about 27 inches wide, made of pink carnations and edged with lily of the valley, using asparagus for a finish. This should be hung suffi- ciently high on the walls to allow for floral arrangements to be suspended at various intervals beneath the strip. Plat wall pockets made of baskets in groups of three, placing the center one higher than the other two, attaching all three to the strip with a bow knot of pmk satin sash ribbon. Each pocket should have a separate bow knot. Three of this design should be placed beneath the floral strip. Make the wall pockets of pink roses, using asparagus as a finish. These should be arranged in as loose and artistic a manner as possible. The idea is to make the long wall look like rich Arras tapestry in a floral suggestion. The usual distance between such de- signs as wall pockets in groups of hree should be about one and a half the width of the arrangement. In the corners place large handle baskets of Killarney roses loosely arranged on a pedestal, back of which arrange palms of various sizes. The pink sash ribbon on top of the baskets can be tied to one of the palms to give a touch of color in the green. For the canopy make a Japanese shop curtain effect of pink roses From each corner of the curtain in front extend a garland of pink roses to the chandelier in center of ballroom. On the sides of the canopy use show- ers of pink rosebuds with their foliage. The garlands should be full and grace- fully made with enough green to off- set the mass of pink. For the aisle place white posts, on top of which ar- range balls of pink carnations on a mat of maidenhair ferns— connect each post with pink and white sash ribbon. A prie dieu can be used effectively if made of pink carnations and white satin. Drape asparagus over the doors, on chandeliers and wherever necessary to give it a finishing touch depending upon the ballroom to be dec- orated. For the dining table use Killarney roses, massing them in an oblong flat basket. Make a large garland of mai- denhair for the edge of the basket and interspersed with small electric lights. A strip of maidenhair can effectively be used extending over the longest ign. The American Florist. 6G7 BASKET OF MARGUERITES. width of the table with a narrow edge of pink rosebuds. The bridal bouquet may be of white roses and lilac and lily of the valley made in three sectional effect tied with gauze ribbon. The bridesmaid's bou- quets to be of pink carnations tied in bunches to be carried by a loop of sash ribbon over the arm. A. K. Kl-UNDEfi. Antirrhinums. The antirrhinum or snapdragon, as it is commonly called, is being grown for cut flowers in increased quantities every year. There are many beauti- ful * shades of colors among these plants but a large number of them are not suitable to grow for cut flowers. Some of the deeper shades are very fine outside during the summer but they come dull and poor colored when grown inside in winter, also a great many of them do not open up their flowers sufficiently to show the color- ings as they should be; instead they remain closed, showing the reverse side which gives them a sleepy appearance. The . principal demand is for a clear white, a distinct deep yellow, a light pink and a limited number of the coral red and deep pink shades. This is a range of colors to meet every purpose. When stocking up with antirrhinums select the giant flowered type; they are longer in stem and the individual flowers are much larger, which greatly enhances the beauty of the spikes. The antirrhinum up to a year or two ago was grown principally as a catch crop and most of the growers who now grow them do so with the object of following up a bench or two of chrys- anthemums with them. To be suc- cessful with these plants under this method it is essential that the plants are strong and healthy with good heavy roots; thus they will take hold of the soil quickly and in a short while will begin to pay their way. The past two years we have grown two benches of snapdragons under this plan and have found them profitable. The stock we grow was our own selec- tion obtained from seed from the dif- ferent seedsmen. This seed was sown in early spring, the young seedlings transplanted when they needed it, then planted out in the field the same and at the same time as the carnations. When they bloomed a selection was made of the most desirable forms and colors. These were sifted down after a winter's trial to the four colors herein mentioned and from these we now propagate the stock for our plant- ings. The cuttings are started in February or March and as soon as rooted they are potted into 214-inch pots and grown in a cool house with plenty of light. The growth is kept nipped back from time to time to give the plant a chance to branch out and become stocky. They are planted in the field at the same time as we plant our car- nations, which is generally between the first and eighth of May. From this on during the summer the field culture is about the same as given car- nations with the addition of cutting out some of the blind wood. Early in September the plants are potted into five or six-inch pots and set out in frames under raised sash. Here they remain until some of the benches of chrysanthemums are ready for them if the weather turns very cold while the plants are out in the frames we 668 The American Florist. Oct. 21 cover the frames with a heavy canvas at night. The plantings of the chrys- anthemums should be so arranged that the beds intended for the antirrhinums to follow can be cleaned out early, it being the same with these plants as with all others— the earlier they are got into their permanent quarters the sooner they commence to do business. The soil which the chrysanthemums have been growing in should be cleaned out and a fresh soil put in for the snapdragons; they will not do any- thing in old chrysanthemum soil. The soil best suited for these plants is one of a similar consistency as that used for carnations. There is not any.- thing gained by planting close be- cause these plants require plenty of air and light to properly develop the long spikes of blooms. They should he planted about VA to 15 inches apart. Plant firmly, \vatering well in at plant- ing, then allow them to dry out mod- erately before watering again. The temperature best suited to them is a night and day temperature the same as is recommended for the carnation. The first thing that comes up after the plants are set in is that of sup- ports and staking, and it is one of the most important. There is not any plant that will suffer more quickly if the branches are not supported and it does not matter how fine the flow- ers are, if the stems are crooked they will not sell. We do not know of any better way of supporting than that of the length wires and cross strings. Antirrhinums after they are well estab- lished with roots delight in plenty of liqulid fertilizer, especially towards spring. There is not any plant more subject to aphis than these and they must be kept clean or they will be ruined. C, W. Johnsox. Shrubs for Pots and Boxes. The time is at hand when there will be a demand for various hardy evergreens to take the place of sum- mer-flowering plants. It is surprising to find, that though there are such large quantities to be found in our English nurseries, some buyers send their orders to the continent. They may save a little on actual outlay, but my experience has been that home- grown plants are much more satis- factory. Really good euonymus may be scarce this season, for the frost made sad havoc among them last win- ter; yet I find some growers who were in sheltered districts, or could give them some slight protection, are send- ing in some good plants, says a writer in the Horticultural Advertiser, and those who grow the large leaved sil- ver variegated variety do well with it, but it requires a little protection in severe weather: the yellow variety, aureus, is also appreciated. The Gol- den Privet. Ligustrum ovalifolium aureum, has become very popular. There is quite a large demand for it in all sizes, from those in thumb pots to large specimens, and it does remarkably well in the suburbs of London. Plants one year established remain evergreen, but those trans- planted from the ground lose their leaves the first season. Some growers take them up from the ground and pot them, these do not prove satis- factory; but if potted and plunged in the ground one season, they will give very little trouble, and even if a few roots come over the tops or through the bottoms of the pots, they may be trimmed off without doing much harm, provided the plants are kept talrly moist both at root and top for a few days. The retinosporas and cupressus, of which there are so many various shades of color, are appreciated. There is just one thing about growing them. I have had to pot a good many, and in most instances have found it difficult to get the plants into the mid- dle of the pots, through the roots be- ing all on one side, this is owing to bad planting. I have seen much of planting, and I know that at the lo-sv- prices charged it does not pay to spend much time on them. It is the tread- ing-in of the roots from one side only that causes the trouble; and I have found that when growing specially for potting up, it pays to give a little more attention to spreading the roots out equally. . The common Aucuba Japonica is found very useful, and with these one sea- son in pots is a great advantage, the plants will not be so coarse, and the foliage will be a better color. Aucuba vera and other sorts with small leaves are in demand when -well berried, and if grown in pots under glass and care- fully fertilized, it is easy to get them. One grower who does them well, told me that, though his customers com- plained of prices, he has always sold out, and often could have sold more. The great advantage is, that the ber- ries hold on such a long time. When first introduced, the male plants came in much before the females, and we had to collect the pollen and keep It; but since seedlings have been raised in this country, there has not been so deserves more attention; though very slow in growth it is of great durabili- ty when once established, and requires very little attention. Borers in Cherry Tree. Ed. American Florist : A sour cherry tree is infested with a black bug about the size of the head of an ordinary black-headed pin, which bores into the wood and the limbs which are bored into are dying. The bug is hard shelled and when dug out runs away quickly. Can you in- form us from this description what the insect is? How can we get rid of it? Pennsylvania. W. K. From the description of the insect and injury, it is probably the common fruit tree bark beetle Scolytus rugu- losus. This insect is a small cylin- drical beetle about one-tenth of an inch in length and about one-third as wide. It is uniformly black ip color except a portion of the legs arid the tips .of the wing covers, which are a dull red. The beetles infest only, such trees as are sickly or weakened as from neg- lect, injury from borers or other causes. It bores a small hole through the bark, beneath which a vertical brood chamber is constructed along the sides of which little pockets are excavated, where the eggs are depos- ited. The young larvae start boring galleries more or less at right angles to the brood chamber but these gal- leries soon take various directions. If attack has been severe the trees may soon be girdled. There are several generations annually. The insect at- tacks plums in preference to other trees, but apple, peach and cherry are equally attractive and other trees are said to be among its food plants. In orchards where proper attention is r *'. ' -m^is^^. ^"^'^^,^-^^ CHRYSANTHEMUM SMITH'S ADVANCE Lifted From (he Field and Bemlied .'\ucust I.'' much difference. The males may be a little in advance, but where planted together, there is no necessity to col- lect the pollen, for it will retain its vitality. One thing always appears to me to be wrongly adjusted : if we could only get females with the large trusses of bloom seen on the males, what a lovely show of berries we should have; and I think, with careful selection, a great improvement in this respect might be made. Skimmia Ja- ponica is another berried plant which given to maintaining a healthy, vig- orous condition of the trees but little is to be feared from this insect. Since it is not able to multiply to any ex- tent save in trees that are in a weak, diseased or dying condition, these should be frequently searched for and at once destroyed by burning. It will not be sufficient to simply cut them down, for the beetles will continue to breed in portions of a tree left dy- ing or piled on the ground, thus rein- festing the orchard. A. L. Q, H^Ii The Amer ican Floris t. 669 ! CHRYSANTHEMUMS Early Chrysanthemums. Many of the florists have limited space and are unable to plant the early varieties at the proper time. There are several kinds which will make very useful flowers if planted out of doors and lifted not later than August 15. They will be longer stems and better quality if this work is done two weeks earlier. The desire is to have them well established on the benches before the buds are formed. The stronger stems may be disbudded down to one and the weaker ones allowed to flower in sprays. It is not expected the crop will be the highest grade by such a procedure nor are they as early as bench grown plants, but very good me- dium and small flowers, suitable for many kinds of arrangements, are pro- duced with very little labor. If green- house benches are not available deep frames or pits may be utilized, provid- ing some kind of material such as sash or cloth is in readiness in case of early- frosts. Smith's Advance is an excellent white for this purpose and Donatello adapts itself admirably to this treat- ment. We do not recommend Golden Glow, as it does not lift and become readily established. There are doubt- less other kinds well adapted to this method and their merits can be easily ascertained by a trial. The earlies, having plenty of fibrous roots, are less shocked by lifting. Shading, watering and spraying the foliage will require close attention for a few days to pre- vent them from wilting. We have had several inquiries as to what is the best yellow to follow Gold- en Glow. Chrysolora is the very best for the purpose. The accompanying illus- tration shows the stage of development October 7. Some rely on Crocus, which is a very good yellow, but not so early as Chrysolora and should be used to succeed it. Elmer D. Smith. The Older Chrysanthemums. What becomes of the old varieties of chrysanthemums and is there a collec- tion in existence today containing the charming old kinds that we used to grow back in the eighties? No one can deny the wonderful progress made in this plant even since that date, though the strides made up to that time from the still older types • afid varieties was remarkable. But the giants of today are coarse in compari- son with many in existence 20 years ago and it seems to the writer that we have neither the variety in form or in color that we had then. Even when grown to exhibition size the present day varieties lack distinction, but if grown as they used to be for sprays and small flowers they would be abso- lutely featureless, one yellow or one white would be practically the same as the other. At that time we had not such grand early flowers as Golden Glow and others and while memory does not recall for the moment the names of the late whites I do remem- ber that after Elaine, Avalanche and other November flowering kinds were over we had to depend upon varieties with open, black centers, unless the plants were exceptionally well grown. But what we look for in vain today on our exhibition stands are such rich- colored forms as Jeanne Delaux, such lovely flowers as those of Belle Paule and such grand clear bronzes as Japonaise, Source d'Or, with its pretty tasseled petals, and others that could be named. Well, the old order changes, and "other times, other manners," but personally we would be delighted to meet some of these old favorites again. H. R. R. RadlatlDjC and Glazlogf. El). Amekic.\n Floiiist : What is the number of square feet of radiation required for a small house (121/2x35 feet) containing about 800 •square feet of glass, 5-foot side walls one-half (30-inch) glass, 10 feet to ridge, south end, only, glass, even tem- perature required 65 to 70 degrees in below zero weather? How many runs -T. CHRYSANTHEMUM CHRYSOLORA, OCTOBER 7, 1911. Chrysanthemum Golden Glow. Ed. American Florist : Our Golden Glow chrysanthemums were grown in an airy greenhouse. The soil was light and not too rich and they were carefully watered but with no fer- tilizer. As soon as they started to show color syringing and fumigating were discontinued. When the blooms became half open the outer petals turned brown. Can you inform us what was the cause? S. S. F. Indiana. We see nothing wrong with the cul- tural methods followed by "S. S. F." Golden Glow is inclined to show this defect, especially if the weather is very warm wlien the flowers are ex- panding. At this period a liberal shad- ing should be given and keep the house as cool as possible by free circulation of air. We have noticed blooms which develop during July and August are more liable to be thus affected than those later in the season and for this reason we think the temperature has a great influence upon the quality of the crop. Elmee D. SMITH. AsBURY Park, N. J. — The Elberon Horticultural Society will hold a chrysanthemum show November 7-8. Salem, Mass. — Henry T. Conant & Co. will remove the greenhouses from the Peck 'estate and rebuild them at 12!) Essex street. of 2-inch pipe are necessary? How far below bottom of side benches should the pipe be placed? Should glass in the end be butted or lapped? Indiana. A. J. Y. It will be desirable to use two 2%- inch flow pipes and twelve 2-inch re- turns. While it might answer to use two 2-inch flow pipes it will be safer to use 2%-inch flows in most cases where they have to carry more than four returns. The flow pipes can be either carried on the plates or a couple of feet below the ridge, and the return should be from eight to twelve inches below the side benches. There would be no ob- jection to having them even lower if they will be well above the top of the heater. It will make very little difference how the glass in the gable is laid, but if care is taken to fit the panes a neater job can be done if they are butted. L. R. T. Gary, Ind. — Walter Krsysagorski, of Chicago, opened a first-class flower store here October 15. Hammonton, N. J. — Trade is on the rush in this section at present time, dahlias being the principal cut flower crop. There are seven growers of dahlias here. Weather conditions have been very unfavorable this sea- son, there having been three prolonged periods of drought. 670 The American Florist. Oct. 21, WITH THE GRO WERS The George Wlttbold Co.. Edgebrook, 111. It has been well said that one man with a system can accomplish more than two who never plan their work and this was most forcibly brought to our mind when we visited the George Wittbold Co.'s nursery and greenhouses at Edgebrook, 111., and had the pleas- ure of having the superintendent, Otto Wittbold, explain the details of their business and show us the systematic manner in which the bookkeeping and other work is performed. Every plant Is accounted for, from whence it came, its cost and when and where disposed coming on. The palms are the first thing to attract the attention and all the leading commercial varieties are found in saleable sizes, there being about 100,000 Kentia Belmoreana and Fosteriana in from 2-inch to 7-inch pots, all in splendid condition. There are also large numbers of Areca lutescens, Latania Borbonica, Phoenix Canariensis, reclinata, and Roebeleni. Dracaenas in all sizes, beautiful speci- mens of Massangeana terminalis and fragrans, besides thousands of Dracaena indivisa. Picus elastica and pandurata are grown extensively and the stock of these in commercial sizes is in excel- lent shape. Ferns are a specialty from the small potted plants which are GREENHOUSES OF THE GEORGE WITTBOLD CO., EDGEBROOK, ILL. of, in fact, we could but make the same remark that Marshall P. Wilder, the humorist, credits to the insistent He- brew who had made himself obnoxious by endeavoring to buy goods cheaper than they could be made and had been thrown down one flight of stairs by one partner, and then down a second by the other whom he met ascending, and upon landing turned and said, "What an elegant system that was," for cer- tainly it was proved to us that the much mooted question, the cost of floral and plant production, had been solved. Located but a half hour's ride from Chicago, this nursery, comprising 70,- 000 square feet of glass on a property of 30 acres and with 50 more rented covered with nursery stock, is a fitting example what can be done in a few years when system and hard work are coupled together. It is but 10 years ago that the George Wittbold Co., with i store and greenhouses in the city that were rapidly being built around, added this plant to their already large business, and from that day the amount of trade done at this busy es- tablishment has doubled and doubled, again and again, and now to conduct this vast business the firm employs 60 wagons, besides two automobiles and has on the payroll in the neighborhood of 150 men during the busy season. The houses are filled to repletion with the finest of stock and we can well say filled, for to the ordinary ob- .server they would look to be overflow- ing, for every inch of space is utilized and in the palm and other houses filled with decorative stock which does not require full sunlight, shelves filled with ferns, are built over the benches, and from the roof are hung thousands of baskets of Boston ferns and aspara- gus. The seven houses are literally stocked with the finest of material and the attempt now is to get it off their hands and make room for more that is grown by the tens of thousands for fern dishes to the specimen Cibotium Schiedei, and an immense quantity of Boston ferns in all sizes in pots and elegant specimens in baskets suspend- ed from the roofs. Pandanus utilis and Veitchii are to be seen in fine condi- tion and in nice sizes for the retail trade. Asparagus is a specialty and can be found in all sizes from seedlings to large baskets, the seed planting this year will give 125,000 plumosus and 35,000 Sprengerii. Auracarias of fine growth and crotons of many varieties and colors are all in the best of condi- tion. I But decorative stock is not the only thing grown for chrysantherriums are in elegant shape and grown to be in as early as possible to make room for the stock to follow. Golden Glow has been cut and lilies of which thousands are grown are already occupying the bench room vacated. To show how early the chrysanthemums are Col. D. Appleton on October 12 is half open. Other va- rieties noted were October Frost, Mrs. Buckbee, Rosette, Mdlle. Jeanne Nonin, Golden Dome, Golden Age, "Wm. Duck- ham, Miss Virginia Poehlmann, Ivory, Pacific Supreme, Major Bonnaffion, Timothy Eaton and 5,000 pots of pom- pons and anemones for pot plants and cut blooms. Two houses of carnations were looking in splendid condition, the plants being of good size and the flow- ers of splendid quality borne on extra long stems, some of which already measure 24 inches in length. The En- chantress family is largely grown in light pink, white and rose pink, and the newer varieties are being given a trial. Dorothy Gordon, White Wonder and Mrs. C. W. Ward were all looking especially well. A scarlet Harlowarden, a sport which was obtained here, was full of flowers of an exceptionally bril- liant shade of scarlet. Christmas plants are well done, a house of poinsettias was exceptionally fine and promised some extra large heads for the holidays. Azaleas are grown in large quantities, this year's importation being 2,000 plants, and solanums, both capsicum and aculea- tissimum with its large red fruit, were in fine shape, 15,000 cyclamens promise a grand sight for the holiday and win- ter trade, and primroses, just coming into bloom, also promise well. The bulb stock is already planted and buried and much is well rooted. Here we again noted the system employed, for every set of bulbs is labeled, from whom obtained, when received, and when potted, all the necessary mem- orandum upon a label fastened in a capped pipe at the beginning of the lot. Hundreds of thousands of bedding plants of all kinds are grown and sold at this establishment and the cuttings are now being propagated and in small pots awaiting room to be shifted and spaced out. The variety comprises everything employed in outside plant- ing, geraniums of all the leading kinds and coleuses being extensively grown. The same systematic thought is em- ployed in the construction of the houses and the handling of the stock, that is seen in the office. The benches are all made of concrete, so there is no danger of rot or tumbling down, and the house and the outside frames are all connected with a miniature railway, a small and narrow track upon which flat ARAUCARIAS AND DRACiSNAS AT THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., EDGEBROOK, ILL. ^9 II. The American Florist. 671 cars are run, passing through the mid- dle of each house, in through the paclc- ing room with branches tliut pass out to the frames into the nursery. In the nursery is carried a complete line of perennials and herbaceous plants as well as an assortment of shrubbery, fruit, evergreen and shade trees, and a large area of ground is planted to summer flowering plants, not only from which to procure the immense amount of stock required, but for cut flowers as well. Nearly an acre is planted to dahlias of all kinds, show, decorative, cactus and pompons, and large quantities of gladioli are grown for the stores and market. Here The Horticultural Outlook. (An address by J. K. M. L. Farauhar, Boston, de- livered before the New York Florists' Club. October 9, 19U.) RETROSPECT. In looking backward thirty years or more one is very forcibly impressed with the advancement made in nearly every department of horticulture. Any amplification of this statement would be superfluous to this audience; rather would I speak briefly of some of the agencies which have been working for the unprecedented progress of the past ten years or so. AGENCIES OF ADVANCEMENT. Foremost of these agencies I place the automobile, which of itself has been NURSERY AND GREENHOUSES OF THE GEO. WITTBQLD CO., EDGEBROOK, ILL- w-ere also seen an assortment of ram- bler^ roses of the several kinds, many being grown in pots for Easter forcing. The firm of George Wittbold Co. is one of the oldest in the western coun- try, having been founded by the late George Wittbold in 1869, who took an active interest in the upbuilding of the business until his death in 1910. In 1898 the business was incorporated, five sons of the founder being given an active interest; Louis being made sec- retary and treasurer, and manager flf the Lake View or home plant at 737 Buckingham place; Otto is superintend- ent of the nursery and greenhouse at Edgebrook. which he ably manages; Fred, at the death of the father, as- sumed the presidency of the corpora- tion, and Henry takes charge of the store and outside decorations, which is a large feature in their business. By diligent adherence to their business and motto, "Good value given on every purchase." they have built up not only an immense retail business but one of the largest shipping trades in the cen- tral country, and have earned an hon- ored reputation not o,nly with their customers but with the trade at large. Danvers, III. — Leo. Wellenreiter is building two houses 25x65 feet. Camdex. N. J. — The Pittsburg Flo- rists' Exchange has filed articles of in- corporation. The capital stock is $15,- fontreal 698 The nursery trade _|,60 — Peonies .1^6 — Zeuobia speciosa ^00 — Dut.y on rosa rugosa 700 — Secretary Wilson's reply 700 r.os Angeles. Calif 7n2 Davenport, la 704 Fargo, N. D T04 National Sweet Pea Society. The executive committee of the Na- tional Sweet Pea Society of America will meet at the Parker House, Boston, Saturday, November 4, at 12 o'clock. W. Sim, Pres. H. A. BUXYAHD, Sec'y. An attractive window display at this season costs but little and is sure to not only attract attention but wiH prove remunerative. The National Flower Show commit- tee has been appointed and it seems to be a settled fact that the next great show will be held in New York in 1!)13. The first of a series of biographical sketches of people of the horticultural world to be published by the Pacific Garden is of Edwin Lonsdale in the issue of October, with a very fine por- trait. The vinprecedented warm weather in most sections of the country has filled the markets with dahlias and the smaller chrysanthemum blooms are feeling the competition of this outside stock. Society of American Florists. DEPARTMENT OF REGISTRA'HON. As no objections have been filed, public notice is hereby given that the registration of the Begonia Feastii Bunchii by Lloyd C. Bunch of Fredo- nia, Kansas, becomes complete. H. B. DORNER, Sec'y. Important to Subscribers. The dale on the yellow address label on your copy of The American Florist will show when your subscription ex- pires. Please renew subscription promptly on expiration to make cer- tain of receiving your copy of each issue. Commercial Horticulture and Science. Letter from Prof. C. S. Sargent received and read at the raeetinc of the Horticultural Club of Boston OetolJer 4. 1911. The formation in Boston of a Horti- cultural Club, which is intended to be national in its membership and in its field of operation, is a matter of pub- lic importance and public interest. For the first time in this country it affords opportunity for concentration and effective effort in several directions. To spealv only of one of the benefits to the country, which the community has a right to expect from such an organi- zation as you propose, it should be able to bring commercial horticulture in closer touch with science. In most European countries are nurserymen and seedsmen whose names are known and respected by everyone who cultivates plants. These firms, for generations sometimes, have kept thein- selves in cOnst.ant communication with the great national scientific gardens. They have often rendered these gar- dens important services, and through their enterprise, intelligence and fore- thought have done much frjr the world, and made themselves rich and powerful. Some of the most important botanical discoveries have been made by European nurserymen, who with rare sagacity and business good sense have hunted the world over for new plants. The remarkable increase of sugar in the beet and the greater product of the wheat field are due to the labor of a Paris firm working pa- tiently from generation to generation r.'ong scientific lines. Such firms are looking everywhere for improvement End novelty. The principle which un- derlies their effort is not to supply the public with cheap and inferior ma- terial, but to find or create better ma- terial, and then teach the public to appreciate and buy it. In this country, however, commercial horticulture is slow to take advantage of its opportunities for its own im provement and that of the public. To illustrate this, I need only refer to the Arnold Arboretum. This is a museum of trees and shrubs and a station for increasing the knowledge of such plants, by study, experiment and ex- plorations. It has now for many year.« been active in the botanical explora- tion of North America, and more re- cently it has worked in Japan, Korea. Manchuria, eastern Siberia and west- ern China. It contains the largest col- lection of trees and shrubs in North America, and few European collec- tions are richer. It is well known in Europe; the heads or the principal officers of some of the national gardens have found it worth their while to cross the Atlantic to visit it; it is in constant correspondence with the prin- cipal nurseries of Europe, to which the Arboretum is greatly indebted. Every tree lover, professional or amateur, who comes to America soon turns his steps towards Forest Hills. To American commercial horticulture, the Arnold Arboretum, however, is hardly more than a name. Occasionally an Ameri- can nurseryman passes an hour there, generally in the middle of a hot sum- mer day, and then goes on his way. I do not believe there is a single one of them who know the collection or its richness in commercial possibilities. What is true of American nurserymen is true of many American park super- intendents, and of most American landscape gardeners. This is a cause for general and national regret. The Arboretum fails of its duty and of its purpose, if it fails to make known to the country generally the value con- tained in its collection. This can only be done by nurserymen. A plant taken up by the trade in the course of a few years becomes known to thousands of people in different parts of the coun- try, who might never have the oppor- tunity to see the Arboretum. I have realized for several years the necessit.v of closer relations between the Arboretum and the important nurserymen of the country, but our efforts to bring this about have not met with much success. A few years ago, at his request, we sent to a prom- inent American nurseryman a collec- tion, of rare plants, selected by him- self, with the understanding that he was to propagate them and put them on the market. A few months later I found that he had sold the collection as he had received it to one of his customers. To another firm even bet- ter know than the last, the Arboretum once sent a collection of plants from Northern China, which were quite un- knoivn at that time. A few years later I found them in the row where they had first been planted, crowded to- gether, choked by grass and ruined. Some of the same plants sent at the same time to European nurserymen, judging by the way they have been advertised, have produced considerable sums of money. Hardly a week passes that does not bring letters to the Arboretuin asking where plants seen there can be bought. In nine cases out of ten we are obliged to send in reply the nanio of a Euro- pean nurseryman. This usually means that the would-be purchaser goes with- out his plant, for it is not easy to im- port a single plant, or even a half dozen, and to persons not accustomed to doing business in Europe, it appears more difficult than it really is. Here then seems to be one field of usefulness that the Horticultural Clii'i can properly enter — the bringing about of a better appreciation than now ex- ists of the necessity of a closer rela- tion between American commercial horticulture and the scientific gardens and experiment stations of the coun- try, of which the Arnold Arboretum is oiily one, and the most limited of them all in scope, as it deals with only two classes of plants. igii. The American Florist. 675 Coming: Exhibitions. (Secretaries ore requested to supply any omisBlona from thia list and to correct any dates tliat may have been altered since the laet advices.) Chicago, March 11-17, 1812 Spring show. Horticultural Society of Chicago. Art Institute. James H. liurilett, secretary, 1620 West 104tb place, Chicago. Cincinnati, 0., Novemher 13-18, 1911 Fall ei- hlbltlOTi, Cincinnati Florists' Society, Horticul- tural HallMusIc Hall. George S. Bartlett, sec- retary. 131 East Third street. Cincinnati. Hartford, Conn., November 8-9, 1911 Chrys- anthemum show, Connecticut Horticultural So- ciety, Putnam Phalanx Armory. Geo. W. Smith, secretary, Melrose, Conn. Lenox, Mass., October 26-28, 1911. — Grand (all BXhIbition. Lenox Horticultural Society, Town Hall. Geo. H. Instone, secretary, Lenox. Madison, N. J., October 26-27, 1911.— Six- teenth annual flower show. Morris County Gar- deners' and Florists' Society, James' building. Bdw. Reagan. Morrlstown, N. J., secretary. Milwaukee, Wis., November 13-19, 1911. — Pall Flower Show, Milwaukee Florists* Club, Audi- torium. Gustnve C. Mueller, secretary, 926 Ninth street. Milwaukee. New York, November 3-7, 1911.— Fall exhi- bition, Horticultural Society of New York, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West and Seventy-seventh street. Geo. V. Nash, secretary, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx Park. New York. New York, November 1-S. 1911 Chrysanthe- mum Show, American Institute of the City of New York, 19-21 West Forty-fourth street. Wm. A. Eagleson. secretary. New York. November 3-12, 1911. — American Land and Irrigation Exposition, Madison Square Garden. Gilbert McClurg, general manager. Singer building. New York. Pasadena, Calif., October 27-29, I911.--Spml- annual flower show. Pasadena Gardners' Asso- siatlon. John Albrecht. manager. St. Louis, Mo.. November 7-11, 1911.— Fifth fall fioral exbihltion and pomologlcal display, St. Louis Horticultural Society, Coliseum, Jef- ferson and Washington avenues. Otto G. Koe- nlg. secretary, 6473 Florissant avenue, St. Louis. St. Louis. Mo,, November 7-11, 1911. — Annual exhibition Chrysanthemum Society of America, in connection with the St. Louis Horticultural Society. Stamford, Conn., November 3-4, 1911. — First Biuual exhibition, Westchester and Falrfleld Horticultural Society, Casino. J. B. McArdle, secretary, Merritt building, Greenwich. Tarrytown, N. Y., October 31-November 2, 1911,— Thirteenth annual exhibition, Tarrytown Horticultural Society, Music hall. E, W. Neu- brand. secretary, Tarrytown, N. Y. • Worcester, Mass., November 9, 1911. — Chrys- anthemum efxhibition, Worcester County Horti- cultural Society, Horticultural hall. IS Front street. Leonard C. Mldglcy. secretary, Worces- ter, Mass. Wants, For Sale, Etc One Cent Per Word, Casta with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Read yReference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted— Florist. German all a<-ouDd man wisoes position good references; Cbicagro preferred. Key 492. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Young man wants place as fireman: 17 ^ears experience: good Chicago references. Address Key 504. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By traveling salesman; 15 yeats' experieoce; well acquainted with plants, ■eeds and florists' suoplies; a bu tier: can speak German. K- y a94 care American Florist. Situation Wanted—An Al carnation and chry- IIDtbemum grower wishes to secure a situation with a reliable hrm; can furnish the best of refer- ences, for furtbtr particulars. Address Key i06. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By storeman. An expert designer aod fiist class sal* sman. capable ol tak- ing cbaree is desirous of s curing a snuaiion in or near Chicago; first-class references. Address Key 510. care American Floiist. Situation Wantcd-As clerk io retail or whole- sale bu-'iaess hfteen yeflrs experience; am well posted in al) branches of the business can turnish first-class references. Address Key 503. care American Florist. Situation Wanted- Hollander; single, age 26* as atSi&taot ou commtrcial or private place> latter preferred; well up in er*-echouse work at]d veKPtab'e lines: w shes steady position. Florist, care Box 41. Western Springs. Ill Situation Wanted— By German Gr=^rdener. 25 years oi age. havinK bad practical and theoretical experience in greenhousfs and gaidakton St Evan ston. III. For Sale- Florists' palm wagon or one or two horses: in good cnndiiion. Vera L. Schluraff Frie. Pa. For Sale— Two houses, 18x100. located in Irving Park; ill health cause for selling; a snap. Henry Schuffert. 4332 Ba nardSt.. Chicago. For Sale or Bent— An old established retail florisi store in Chicago located on Wrightwood, Sbefheld and Lincoln Aves. Greenhouse in connection. For further particulars call on or write J. T. Helbok. 9*1 \Vrightwood Ave.. Chicago. 111. For Sale— 10 greenhouses, about 18 000 feet of glass, all new. mottly modern improved business esiablrsh' dfor 20 yeare; an 8-room house, barn. 10 acres of land in connection in the town of Roctoo on the outskirts of B^-loit Wis., about three miles from the post thee of Beloit; the only whol> sale veketabJe plant grower for Beloit inar- ket also a shipping trade of 2.^surroundiog towns; only one greenhouse in Btloit besides ours; pop- ulalion of the town is 18.000: the cause for selling is poor health. J. H. Farnsworth. Rockton. 111. For Sale. Schiller's branch store, situated on the corner of Jackson Boulevard and Ogden Ave. A paying proposition for 15 years. App)y 2221 W. Madison St., Chloago. For Sale OninK to death of owner. Seven acres ol land, eight greenhouses, lOroon^ house, stable and al stock, incliKliog horses and wagons. City water, inside city limits, at entrance of cemetery. Car service. Established in city ii years, H. G. SIEFERT, Aditir. Xenia, O. For Sale Retail flower store, in a thrivine community in western Pennsylvania; store doing a good business and making money: best of reasons for selling; full particulars can be bad by addressing Key 507. care American Florist. LIKE a PISTOL IN TEXaS— You will need this book bad some day, and in a hurry Trade Directory For 1911 THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S Trarte Directory for 1911, fully revised to date, with thousands of new names and changes of address now ready for distribntioa. It contains 590 pages, including complete lists of the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada, arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. Also lists of Foreign Merchants, Firms which issue catalogues, Hor- ticultural Supply Concerns, Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Archi- tects, Experiment Station Horticulturists, Botanical Gardens, and much other conveniently indexed and invaluable trade information. PUBLISHED BY THE American Florist Company 440 S. Dearborn St^ CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A. contains 590 Pa^es Price : $3.00 postpaid 676 The American Florist. Oct. 21, EXTRA FANCY BEAITIES An exceptionally fine crop in all lengths bearing large magnificent heads and splendid foliage. POSITIVELY THE BEST. NONE AS GOOD IN THE MARKET. WISCONSIN GROWN VIOLETS VIOLETS WITH A VIOLET ODOR. Flowers are something fine and have no equal in the entire North- west. Place your standing order with us now. CARNATIONS OF QUALITY Large quantity of extra fancy White, Red and Pink blooms of excep- tionally fine quality. Supply is very large which enables us to fill your orders at all times. Let us begin now. HOLTON & HUNKELCO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Milwaukee. GOOD UEMAKl). The demand for stock the past week has been very good and as a result a large quantity of roses and carnations found a verj- ready sale. The stock in general is arriving in splendid con- dition, especially American Beauty, Richmond, Killarney and White Kil- larney roses, lily of the valley, carna- tions and chrysanthemvims. Some good dahlias are still being offered, but the end of this crop is to be looked for almost any day. Some \'ery good vio- lets are to he seen and the demand has been fairly good. AVholesaler and re- tailer alike are now realizing that the vacation days are over and are once again buckling down to business when not engaged in making preparations for a record-breaking flower show. >"OTE.S. H. V. Hunkel. the enterprising man- ager of the flower show, is a busy man these days making preparations for the coming event. He is mailing four letters, one each week, to the prospec- tive grower who might possibly ex- hiliit stock, urging him to make a showing and make his entries as early as possible. Growers in all sections of the country are cordially invited to make exhibits and those who Intend doing so would confer a great favor to the manager by communicating with him immediately. Do it now, for the show will be held on November 15-16- 17-18-19, inclusive, and as the dates are rapidly approaching it will not do to waste any time. The various commit- tees are hard at work and from pres- ent indications the coming show prom- ises to even outclass the famous show of 1910, which, as everyone knows, was certainly some show. H. W. Koerner, the well known .abtilioli and dahlia gi'ower, is cutting a choice grade of dahlias that are of ex- ceptionally good quality. To form some idea of the magnitude of Mr. Koerner's business, one should visit his 30-acre dahlia fields, where he will find many old and new varieties in bloom at pres- ent that will greatly surprise him. Snow Storm, Early Bird, Golden Nug- get and Glowing Beauty are some of the new seedlings that are looking ex- ceptionally fine and that should make a good showing for themselves when they are placed on the market in the near future. To fully describe and do .iustice to this grower's many novelties would fill a book, and as time and space does not permit, we refrain by saying it is well worth one's time to visit and inspect this well known grow- er's place. The wedding of Miss Alice M. Currie, daughter of James Currie, president of Currie Bros. Co., and Harold M. Drew of Chicago was solemnized on Satur- day, October 14. The happy young bride is a general favorite with the many members of the trade, who all join with her many friends in their best wishes for a pleasant journey on the sea of matrimony and sincerely hope that all her troubles will be little ones. The happy couple will make their home in Kenosha, where Mr. Drew is interested in the Rambler au- tomobile works of that city. The American Beauty roses that Holton & Hunkel Co. is cutting are of prize-winning quality, with fine large buds on long stems, w^ell clothed with luxuriant foliage. Lily of the valley, with fine large bells, of the Holton & Hunkel quality, is seen in all its glory at this well known firm's store this week. The plant trade is picking up considerably and as a result a large quantity of kentias and araucarias are shipped out daily, some as far as Win- nipeg, Can. Wm. Zimmermann is now the proud possessor of a new 20-h. p. Ford de- livery car, which he says is Just the thing for the florist's delivery purposes. Peter Nohos takes great pleasure in telling his many friends about the bouncing baby girl that arrived on Friday, October 13. Not such an un- lucky day after all. Walter M. Maas made a trip to Grand Rapids this week to arrange the decorations for a large wedding that occurred on Wednesday, October IS. Chrysanthemums, lilies, greens, wild smilax and cedar branches were used extensively in the decorations, which, under the watchful eye of Mr. Maas, proved to be something elaborate. Gust Rusch & Co. are now comfort- ably located in their new wholesale store at 448 Milwaukee street, where they are open for business with a choice grade of roses, carnations and all other seasonable stock. An excep- tionally fine grade of dahlias in all colors was seen at this store this week. The C. C. Pollworth Co. is cutting a large quantity of choice stock, with Golden Glow, Smith's Advance and Oc tober Frost chrysanthemums showing up exceptionally fine. C. C. Pollworth and wife spent Sunday at Cedar Lake. George Fowler, a near relative of James Currie, and a Minister of Edu- cation in New Zealand, stopped off here a few days to attend the Drew-Currie wedding, after which he left to com- plete his tour around the world. J. Neubeck, the accommodating salesman and designer at the M. A. McKenney Co.'s store, celebrated his third wedding anniversary at his home on Sunday, October 15. Frank Rigas is planning on staging the old Grecian play, "Cyclops of Euripedes," in Chicago in the very near future. , . , F. D. Dilger. who has a reputation for growing choice bulb stock, is busy with his planting this week. igiT. The American Florist. 677 m TRADE MARK Embossed Florid Seals For Flower Boxes IMPROVE THE APPEARANCE OF THE CONTAINER AND HELP TO INSURE THE SAFE DELIVERY OF THE CONTENTS .:. SEALED BOXES ARE NOT EASILY OPENED AND CONTENTS DISTURBED. •SEALED AT THE SHOP. OPENED IN THE HOME" Dennison Embossed Florid Seals ARE MADE IN COUNTLESS STYLES AND COLORS TO MATCH WHATEVER SCHEME THE FLORIST ADOPTS FOR HIS PUT-UP. EACH SEAL IS HEAVILY AND UNIFORMLY EMBOSSED. THE PRINTING IS CLEAR AND ACCURATE. SAMPLES MAILED UPON REQUEST. ©CHiiiooii G^\lcMiii|aelimiKj (So: THE TAG MAKERS BOSTON 26 Franklin Street NEW YORK NEW YORK 15 John Street 15 West 27th Street PHILADELPHIA 10()7 Chestnut Street CHICAGO ST. LOUIS 82 East Randolph Street 413 No. Fourth Street \^rUME{tS 678 The American Florist. Oct. 21. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Pink and While, $1.50 to $3 00 per doz. ; Yellow. $ 2.00 to $3.00 per doz. Extra tancy Yellow, $4.00 per doz. FINE CROP OF ROSES A^D CARNATIONS We Grow all the Stock we Sell and Guarantee it to be Strictly Fresh. PRICE LIST Mrs. Aaron Ward AMERICAN BEAUTIES Extra long. 24 to 36 in.. 18-in 12-m 8-in Per doz. $3 00 ■J 00 1 50 1 00 76 Kaiserin, Rhea Reid, Maryland Per 100 Extra long select $8 00 Good Medium length $5 00 to 6 00 Good Short 3 00 to 4 00 Killarney, White Killarney, and Perle Per 100 Extra long $6 00 to $ 8 00 Good medium length $4 00 to 6 00 Good short length 3 00 Per 100 Long 18 00 to $10 00 Medium 4 00 to 6 00 CARNATIONS Good White and Pink R X tra Fan cy HARRlSIl LILIES per doz. per 100, Yellow 'Mums per doz. $ White and Pinn 'Mums per doz. Lily of the Valley per 100, Adlantum 1 00 to 1 60 Asparagus Sprays i' 00 to 4 00 Ferns, Eastern, per 1000, $1 60, $2 00 Galax, Green per 1000 1 00 Bronze per 1000 150 Smllax per doz. $3 CO 4 00 1 26 10 00 2 00 to 4 00 1 50 to 3 00 3 00 to 4 00 16 16 2 00 Our Selection of Roses in lots of 500 at the rate of $20.00 per 1000. BASSETT & WASHBURN, Office and store: 131 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Greenhouses: Hinsdale. Illinois Chicago. STOCK OF FINE QUALITY. The dull, dark weather still contin- ues, though somewhat of an improve- ment over that which was furnished the growers of this section during Sep- tember, but its effect is plainly seen upon the quantity of stock arriving in the market, for there is a decided shortening up in the shipments, espe- cially of roses. But clirysanthemums are now being received in large num- bers and to a great extent the decrease in the quantity of roses sent in is not severely felt. The Queen of Autumn is beginning to assert herself and dur- ing her reign for the next four weeks the other flowers will to a great extent be forced from their ordinary high position. Chrysanthemums of all col- ors, all shapes and all sizes now are the prominent flowers on the market, from the small pompons to the large incurved Japanese varieties. There has been a large addition to the varieties on sale a week ago, and Miss Virginia Poehlmann, Donatello, Ivory, Polly Rose, Pacific Supreme, Glory of the Pacific are prominent flowers offered for sale during the week. The demand for American Beauty roses holds up well notwithstanding the quantity of chrysanthemums received, and these roses find a purchaser about as soon as they arrive at the wholesale stores. The other roses feel the rivalry of the autumn queen more keenly, but owing to the diminished cut there is no great surplus and the better stock does not remain long on the grower's or whole- saler's hands. Much of this stock is of superb quality and at the prices at which it is quoted and sold the pur- chaser is getting full value for his money. Carnations are in good supply and do not seem to feel the poor grow- ing weather, or perhaps the sale of this flower is more affected by the influx of chrysanthemums for there seems to be plenty for all demands in the hands of the growers. Violets are im- proving very rapidly, the bunches are larger and there are some with that deliciously sweet odor to be procured now. The demand for orchids is in- creasing rapidly, there being orders booked for these flowers ahead, so that there are but very few blooms to be seen offered for sale. On some days the orders on hand take all the avail- able stock as soon as it arrives. Lilies are in splendid shape, some excellent flowers of grand substance being seen, but they move slowly. The white chrysanthemums seem to have taken their place in the displays and large funeral work. Lily of the valley is of excellent quality and is receiving a good call, the fall weddings creating a demand for this flower so necessary for these occasions. The only out- door stock now to be seen on the mar- ket in any quantity is dahlias and cosmos, some very nice shipments of the former still being received, and those that are packed in boxes so that they are not handled until they reach the retail stores come out in superb condition. Cosmos is displayed in large bunches of long-stemmed flowers and makes a great showing either in the windows or on the counters. There is a grand supply of greens of excellent quality and already is heard quota- tions of the stock of greens for the holiday season. NOTES. The J. B. Deamud Co. is receiving some very excellent violets, the bunches being of good size and the flowers very sweet. Some very fine chrysanthemums were also noticed at the store the last week of exhibition size and in all the leading varieties. Otto Kuelmel & Co. have leased their I greenhou.se at f)027 Wood street to John Michal, which will give Mr. Kuehnel the much needed time to at- tend to the business in the store at 3510 South Halsted street and the nur sery at Muskegon, Mich. President Farenwald of the Ameri- can Rose Society was a visitor last week, calling on the local rose growers. He reports plans for the big rose show at Detroit in January progressing fa- vorably. John Schillo says that business the past year has been very satisfactory, and that his firm, the Adam Schillo Lumber Co., has sold more pecky cy- press than they ever did on any year before. P. Papas, who formerly did the buy- ing for John E. Lapes, Cedar Rapids, la., is now proprietor of the floral de- partment in the Wabash Fruit & Flow- er Go's, store, 502 South Wabash ave- nue. The Superior Machine & Boiler Works will furnish the boilers for Peter Nepper's range of greenhouses in Rogers Park and also John Lieders' range in Evanston. H. N. Bruns, the well-known West Madison street florist, ia using the street cars quite extensively for adver- tising purposes. Raichart & Krejci, the West Twenty- sixth street florists, have been very busy the past week with wedding and funeral work. J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., was on the market October IC enroute to Wiscon- sin, where he will spend a brief vaca- tion. Curtis Kindler, of the Raedlein Bas- ket Co., has returned from a business trip to Milwaukee, Wis. Thos. McAllister, of the A. Lange force, has fullj' recovered from a sprained ankle. E. O. Orpet, Lake Forest, left for the east on a vacation trip October 16. tgii. The American Florist. 679 Poehlmann Bros. Co. 32°34-3l) E. Randolph St. Long Distance Phone Randolph 35 CHICAGO, ILL. Short Roses, our selection, $20 per 1000 Medium •• " •' $ lO * Extra > pecial long Roses, $lO to $12 per 100. Current Price List. — Subject to change without notice. Per 100 AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per Doz. Long, specials $3 00 36-inch 2 50 30 inch 2 00 2Mnch 1 BO 18-inch 1 26 Short Per 100, $2.00 - $6 00 - $8.00 Per 100 KILLARNEY, Special $ 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short 3 00 RICHMOND, Special 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short • 3 00 WHITE KILLARNEY, Special 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short 3 00 PRINCE DE BULGARIE 4 00 to 10 00 MRS. AARON WARD 3 00 to 8 00 MY MARYLAND, Special $8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short 3 00 PERLE and MELODY 3 00, $6 00 to 8 00 Cattleyas per doz., $5 CO to $6 00 Oncidlums 3 00 CARNATIONS, Per 100 Fancy white, pink and red 3 00 to (> 00 First quality 2 00 Short Uawson, Winsor, White 1 50 Mums, white and yellow... per dozen, 2 00, 3 00, 4 00 Harrlsli Lilies per doz., $1 50 10 00 Valley $3 00 to 4 00 Yellow Pompons .3Sc to 50c per bunch Violets' single and dfuble 75 to 100 Pluroosus ^p^ays, Sprengeri 3 00 PlumoAtUS Strings, extra long. ..per string, BOc to 60c Galax per KOii, $1 26 Ferns per 1000. 1 50 Adiantum Croweanum 75c to 1 00 POEHLMANN'S FANCY VALLEY) EXTRA FINE HSRRISII LILIESI We make these a specialty. CaR supply them all the Year. Once tried you will have no other The stock at the Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s greenhouses at Morton Grove, is in the finest possible shape. The chrysanthemums are in elegant condi- tion and many prizewinning blooms are promised, and the roses and carnations are fully up to the high standard which this firm has maintained for the last few years. A very large cut of cat- tleyas is promised from the 20,000 plants now growing at the greenhouses, the daily cut at present being from 150 to 200 blooms. Wietor Bros.' large supply of American Beauty roses contains some very choice blooms that are of the prizewinning quality. The heads are large, the stems are good and the foliage is of that dark pleasing color. This firm is now booking orders for chrysanthe- mums for All Saints' and All Souls' day. Peter Reinberg is cutting heavily in Klllarney, White Killarney, Richmond, American Beauty roses and white, pink and yellow chrysanthemums and car- nations. The trade at this store has been very good and keeps Tim Maicnen and his force of assistants busy filling the many orders. Vaughan & Sperry are particularly strong on a fancy grade of medium and long-stemmed American Beauty roses. The shipping trade is very brisk and as a result a large quantity of choice stock is shipped out daily. Chas. W. McKellar is receiving large shipments of choice Cattleya labiata, Cattleya Trianae and Denbrobiun for- mosum. He finds a very good de- mand for the latter, due mainly to the scarcity of gardenias. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation is the recipient of a very choice grade of Virginia Poehlmann chrysan- themums, as good a grade as can be found in the market. Bassett & Washburn are supplying their customers with a choice grade of "The Easiest House in Chicago'' Extra Fancy Roses, Camations, Lilies, Dahlias, Lily of the Valley, Orchids, and a large supply of GrCCnS of all kinds. J. B. DEAIVfUD CO. nu I L.D. Central SIS'? rnones i Automatic 4*389 160 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO stock of all kinds, especially choice blooms of white, yellow and pink chrysanthemums. M. B. Steczynski and E. Misicwicz returned on October 15 from St. Louis where they attended the annual con- vention of the Polish National Alliance society. Increasing business has caused H. Van Gelder, manager of Percy Jones, Inc., to increase his store force, Wm. Abrahamson being the latest addition. White and yellow Mdlle. Clementine Touset chrysanthemums of the finest possible quality can be seen at the J. A. Budlong store this week. Zech & Mann are showing a fancy grade of roses, carnations and chrys- anthemums in addition to a large sup- ply of greens of all kinds. C. H. Hudson, representing Benja- nun Hammond, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y.. called on the trade here this week. Mrs. E. Suder and Miss Tillie Rei- nieiner of Toledo, O., were in the city on business and pleasure combined. Henry Wittbold and his force of as- sistants have been kept very busy with decorations the past week. E. E. Benthey, better known as Ed., is now employed in E. H. Hunt's cut flower department. F. O. Fransen has enlarged his store on Summerdale avenue and now has a 46-foot frontage. Steve Minon will open a store near Milwaukee and Powell avenues in the very near future. Fred Schramm has commenced to cut Golden Glow and Ivory chrysanthe- mums. George Reinberg is filling a large number of orders for Richmond rose plants. John Kruchten says his gardenias are sold long before they reach the store. The florists all wore the union tag on Monday, October 10. Tag day. Mrs. W. C. Johnson, Fargo, N. D., was a welcome visitor this week. G. H. Pieser is still seriously ill. 680 The American Florist. Oct. 21 Mums for All Saints' Day Medium White, $12.00 to $15.00 per 100. BEAITIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS, — Subject to change without notice. Also a large Supply of CURRENT PRICE LIST BEAUTIES Per doz Brtra Select $3 00 36-mch stem 2 60 30-inch stem 2 00 24-mch stem 1 BO 20-tDch stem 1 26 IS-iiich stem 1 00 12-ltich stem 76 Per 100 KUlarney, select $ 6 00 medium $ 3 00 to 4 00 short 2 00 White KUlarney, select 6 00 medium 3 00 to 4 00 short 2 00 Mrs. Jardine, select a 00 medium 3 CO to 4 00 " " short 2 00 Extra Choice Stock. Uncle John, select " " medium " " short My Maryland, select " " medium $ 3 short Richmond, select " medium 3 short Carnations, fancy " good " short 1 Easter Lilies, medium " long Valley 3 Ctirysinthemums, per doz. l Ferns Sprengerl and Asparagus Sprays.. each 6fc All Green Goods at market rates. Per 100 $6 00 3 00 2 00 (i 00 4 00 2 00 6 00 4 00 2 00 a 50 2 00 1 50 10 00 12 00 4 00 2 00 1 60 00 to 00 to 00 to 00 to 50 to ROSES, our selection, $3.00 per 100 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICiVOO, The stock in Frank Oechslin's green- houses on Quincy street is in the best of condition and some choice arau- carias, palms, ferns and other decora- tive plants can be seen at this estab- lishment. The six new houses that were built this year are completely filled with stock, and judging- from the way they are crowded at present one could safely say the enterprising pro- prietor could very easily use six more. Weiland & Risch are cutting from a good crop of White and Pinic KUlar- ney roses and carnations and will soon be cutting chrysanthemums. Peter Risch says his coal and manure supply is in for the winter and that they are ready for whatever the cold season may bring. John Riscli thinks a great deal of the new rose Melody and says it is the finest yellow in the market today. The John C. Moninger Co. is in- stalling a new machine for threading 8-inch pipe that will be run by an elec- tric motor and which cost in the neigh- borhood of $2,500. A large stock of pipes and boilers are kept constantly on hand ready to ship at a moment'.^! notice. Two carloads of greenhouse material was shipped to A. M. Laudry, of Independence, Mo., this week. H. V. Hunkel, manager of the Mil- waukee flower show, cordially invites the growers in this vicinity to make an exhibit at their show whicli will be held in Milwaukee. November 15-16-17- 18-19, inclusive. The Chicago Carna- tion Co. has already signified their willingness to make an exhibit and will be on hand with their well known varieties. Ed. Winterson is still suffering from a sprained ankle, although he continues to work ns harrl as ever. Mr. Win- terson's many friends were greatly dis- appointed on not seeing him at the florists' club anniversary, but on hear- ing of his injury readily forgave him, with the understanding tliat he would not let it happen again. A meeting of the Horticultural So- ciety was held at the Art Institute Octol3er 13 to further spring flower show plans, Ernest Wienhoeber pre- siding. Additional members present were N. H. Carpenter, August Poehl- mann, J. B. Deamud. Carl Cropp, James H. Burdett and M. Baiiier. W. J. Smyth arranged a number of beautiful and artistic funeral designs on Saturday, October 14, which includ- ed an elaborate floral blanket composed of orchids, lily of the valley and white roses. Phil Foley says the geese are flying south but he can not make that hunt- ing trip this season owing to the tardi- ness of the tailors and bootmakers in getting out their large contracts. The Auburndale Goldfish Co., 922 West Randolph street, is having a very good run of business, the demand for goldfisli Ijeing exceedingly heavy. Louis Visas is shipping large quan- tities of stock to his store in Duluth, Minn., which he recently purchased from W. W. Seekins. C. F. Waters, of the Deanlan Nur- series, Balcombe, Sussex, Eng., visited the local market this week. Andrew Chronsis, of Johnson & Chronsis, is back from a most enjoy- able visit in Greece. The A. Henderson Seed Co. reports receiving a carload of Giganteum lilies this weelc. Visitors : J. F. Ammann and wife, Edwardsville. III.: J. E. Jones. Rich- mond. Ind.: Adolpli Farenwald. Roslyn, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa.— Godfrey Ash- mann will erect a greenhouse on Thay- er street west of Tenth street. Chicago Bowling. On Wednesday evening, October 11. the Orchids won three games from the Carnations and the Violets three games from the Roses. John Zech bowled a very good game for the Or- chids and had an average of 179 for the three games played. With a lit- tle more practice the boys will again be bowling in their regular form and the score card will once again show what they can do when they are bowl- ing at their best. Cheer up, boys! The table of the standing of the teams at the last convention will he tipped upside down, witli tlie local team on top when the bowling is over at the convention next -year. Queensberry? The following table shows the num- ber of games won and lost by each team to date : Won Lost Won Lost Orchids G 0 Roses 2 4 Violets 3 a Cirnations . . 1 D Individual and team scores for games played October 11 : Orchids. Boses. Huebner ..144 15:! 17S Stock 110 07 174 Graff 138 lfi.T 150 Schunneni'nl46 1G4 116 Goerlsch ..141 157 143 Conners ..120 100 140 Farley 140 144 135 Wolf 133 174 140 Zech 189 170 178 Fischer ...126 191168 Totals ..752 780 700 Carnations. Lormau ..167 151 174 Ayres 149 156 136 E.Wint's'n.ll4 105 107 Schultz ...170 108 140 A. Zech. ..137 102 158 .737 742 715 Totals ..635 726 753 Violets. Bergmann.127 104 ISO Sweeney ..169 Lieberm'n.l56 164 144 Friednjann.163 183 14T Byers 145 132 167 Hendricka'n... 158 182 Totals ..760 743 820 New London, Conn. — W. E. Clark is remodeling the greenhouses which he purchased of W. E. Pendleton last spring and making them up-to-date in every particular. ign. The American Florist. 681 PETER REINBERG, 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO BEAUTIES Current Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. 36 inch stems $3 QP 30 inch stems 2 50 34 inch stems 2 00 20 inch stems 1 60 16 inch stems 1 00 18 inch stems 76 Short stems 50 Extra select... Select Medium $3 00 to Richmond Klllarney White KiUflrney My Maryland Mrs. Field TT....I. T„i.~ ) Extra select... Uncle John / g^j^^^ Bride ^ Medinm $3 00 to Ivory i Extra select... Sunrise > Select rerle ) Medium |3 00 te Per 100 $8 00 6 UO 6 00 $8 00 6 00 6 00 .$8 00 6 00 6 00 ROSES, out selection 3 00 Chrysanthemums per doz., $1 50 to $3 00 Harrisli Per doz., $1 25 to $1 60 Carnations per 100, 1 60 to 2 50 Valley per 100; 3 00t« 4 00 Adlantum 1 00 Asparagus, per bunch....^ 60 Ferns, per 1000 1 60 Large supply in all lengths, with good color, foliage and stem. The Best. Kiliarneys Both White and Pink Are in good crop, which enables us to sup- ply you with exceptionally Hne stock. Order now. Richmond Extra fancy blooms on good stems that bear luxuriant foliage. Fine stock. Carnations Extra fancy blooms of the leading varieties, white, pink and red. Prize-winning StOCk. Pittsburg:. STOCK OF ALL KINDS PLENTIFUL. "While some of the week days are off one can now always depend on good Saturdays" is the way one prominent retailer well puts into words the state of business. Chrysanthemums are coming in quite plentiful and sell well. American Beauties are very plentiful, but the sales not very brisk. Roses of all kinds also move rather slowly, but carnations clean up on sight at good prices. Violets clean up nicely, but lily of the valley does not. Lilies, which have been selling so well, have now settled down to a slower pace, owing to the abundance of white chrys- anthemums. Short stem yellow daisies are an addition to the stock now re- ceived. Dahlias and gladioli are still with us, but the people are tired of them. NOTES. Miss Kyle, of the McCallum Co., spent a few days at this firm's Cleve- land store and reports that place is starting out with very good prospects. This firm is handling some American Beauties that are as good as any ever seen on this market. Mrs. E. A. Williams has had a dif- ferent window display every day, run- ning from dahlias to cattleyas and oncidiume, which naturally attracted much attention. Alfred McCoyd, of the Arcade flower store is back again after spend- ing the summer in Rhode Island. A. \V. Smith is acting as buyer for his firm lately, and needless to say is a, welcome visitor at the wholesale houses. W. A. Clarke took an auto trip to New Castle with a party of friends to attend the Men's Bible Class conven- tion. Wm. Turner, Wilkinsburg, is cutting a. nice line of chrysanthemums, which he disposes of through his store. E. C. Ludwig can be called a dahlia king from the amount of these flowers he both grows and buys. Allen Langhans is on a western trip in the interests of the Pittsburg Cut Flower Co. Ben Elliott, of the John Bader Co., spent a few days in Youngstown and Cleveland. H. L. Blind & Bro. are featuring a very nice line of roses grown at their place. James Blankensop, of Washington, was a recent caller. J. Northampton, Mass. Trade is quiet now, but from all in- dications we expect a good season. H. W. Field and family will spend the winter in southern California. F. D. Keyes has finished and planted a new greenhouse. F. Stamford Horticulturists. The regular meeting of the West- chester and Fairfield Horticulture So- ciety was held in Royal Arcanum hall, Stamford, Conn., October 13, President Stuart in the chair and 100 members present. Eight new members were elected and five applications for mem- bership received. The exhibition com- mittee reported that the arrangements were about completed for the first an- nual exhibition at Stamford November 3-4. All the members are enthusiastic and indications point to a large and successful exhibition. The judges' report on the exhibits at the meeting were : Cultural certificate for nerines, to Jas. Stuart; for seedling carnation, to Alex. Geddes, and for col- lection of dahlia, to Pottler-Fiske-Raw- Kon Co. Certificates of merit for ha^manthus, to A. Whitlaw; vote of thanks for collection of berried shrubs, to Robert Williamson; chrysanthe- mums, to P. W. Popp; collection of ap- ples, to J. T. Burns, and celery and ap- ples, to Clapboard Hall Farm. An interesting discussion on the pre- vention of rust on celerv and the beauty and value of berried shrubs at this time of year was participated in by the members present. President Stuart urged intending exhibitors at the show to try and be prompt in stag- ing exhibits. The schedule of prizes and tickets are ready and can be pro- cured by applying to J. B. McArdle., Sec'y. 682 The American Florist. Oct. 21. For All Saints' Day We are offering a large quantity of exceptionally fine white, yellow and pink Chrysanthemum Blooms of the finest possible quality, and for which we would be pleased to book your order now. A Complete Line of Cut Flowers and Greens including a fancy grade of Beauties, Roses, Lilies, Fancy Carnations, Lily of the Valley, Violets, Green Galax, Sprengeri Asparagus and Ferns. FOR THE BEST, ORDER OF US. ZECH & MANN, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. O. Phonp. C«"^tr»l .^284 162 N. Wabish *ve. Chicago Milwaukee Notes. James M. Fox & Co. are busy mov- ing this weelc into their handsome new quarters in the Colby & Abbey build- ing-, one block north of their old loca- tion. James F. Fox, who so success- lullv manages the floral department, is having his troubles trying to take care of the moving and arrange the decora- tions for four weddings which they have on hand for this week. Business with this firm has been exceptionally good, ten wedding decorations having been arranged within the past three weeks. Fred Ernst is busy making prepara- tions to move from his present loca- tion into his new quarters at 3117 North avenue. He has been somewhat delayed on account of the sickness of his wife, who has been seriously ill for the last three weeks in a local hos- pital with a severe attack of typhoid fever. G. H. Hunkel, of the G. H. Hunkel Co., received a most pleasant call from J. C. Vaughan, the well known seeds- man of Chicago. Mr. Hunkel, who is prepared for a busy season, expects to again have a large quantity of aspara- gus seeds with which to supply his many customers. President Taft will be one of the 2,500 people who will sit down to a banquet at the Auditorium on Friday, October 27. Just think, it is in the same building where the flower show will be held Mrs. F. Ennis. who recently returned from a most enjoyable visit to Port- land, Seattle and other western cities, is again attending to her duties at the store, looking after the splendid trade she enjoys. Edlefsen-Leideger Co.'s store always presents a very pleasing appearance with its neatly arranged window dis- play of plants and out flowers. Mr. Retailer, it's nearly time to make preparations for that pretty table dec- oration that you are going to have at the coming flower show. Miss VoUmer of the Loveland Flora! Co. is looking for a banner fall trade, and the present indications certainly point that way. The Pierron Pottery Co., 31-33 John- son street, is manufacturing a very good line of flower pots and garden vases. Wm. E. Dallwig has enjoyed a very prosperous business season, comparing most favorably with that of last year. Einer Knudson, representing Hjal- mar Hartmann, Copenhagen. Den- mark, called upon the trade this week. J. C. Vaughan, the well known seeds- man of Chicago, attended the Dairy .Show on Tuesday. October 10. Headquarters for ORCHIDS and Fancy Stock CHAS. W. McKELLAR, 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when wriiVM Curtis Kindler, representing the Raedlein Basket Co., Chicago, called on the trade here this week. James Chacona says business is very good, the transient trade particularly being very lively. Richard Lietz had some large funeral orders on October 14 that kept him busy all day. Fred C. Resting, West Bend, was a most welcome visitor this week. Get on the band wagon. Boost for a record-breaking flower show. Cincinnati. LARGE SALES, GOOD BUSINESS. The market at the beginning of this week presented a rather strange appearance. Asters, a quantity of them, too, were competing with chrys- antheinums in the wholesale houses. Large offerings of dahlias and cosmos, the finest offered in this section for a long time, helped keep a large steady supply on hand and also aided in hold- ing down the prices on the short and medium chrysanthemums. The sales in all lines are large and as a result general business is good. The ship- ping trade is increasing and takes con- siderable quantities of stock. As soon as the frost takes the cosmos and dahlias the market will undoubtedly tighten at once and keep the buy- ers hustling. The roses offered are cleaned up at sight. It would be difli- cult to pick out any one and say it is the best, for all are uniformly clean and of good stem and size. Carnations arrive in larger quantities as the de- mand about takes up the supply. Lil- ies are somewhat on the short side, but owing to the great quantity of other stock offered are not bringing quite the price they should. Single home-grown violets are now added to the list of offerings and with New York doubles are coming in regularly. They both find ready sales. Other of- ferings are lily of the valley and or- chids. The amount of green goods is arnple and the sale for them very sat- isfactory. NOTES. Chas. H. Hoffmeister was elected president of the senior class of the Cin- cinnati College of Law. His plurality over his opponent was more than one- third of the votes cast. E. G. Gillett and Fred Gear go this week to Dayton to the meeting of the Grand Commandery of the Knights Templars of Ohio. Special meeting of Florists' Society at the club rooms on Monday, October 23, at 8 p. m. sharp. Frank L. Deller is a candidate on the democratic ticket for trustee of Delhi township. P. J. Ollinger and wife have as their guest Mr. OUinger's sister, Lena, of Aurora, III. Wm. Murphy and AI. Murphy have returned from the Snow's. Wm. Gardner was down from New Castle on Sunday. Visitors : Chas. Knopf and C. E. Ruck, of Richmond, Ind.; Louis D. Singer, of Frankfort. Ky.; O. C. Heb- erling, of Georgetown, Ky.; John Cor- bett, of Mt. Sterling, Ky., and Fred Rupp, of Laurenceburg, Ind. BOWLING. Punks. 1st. 2nd. 3rd. .T, Allen 1!;6 179 l.")4 A. C. Heckm.in 126 9S 150 Wm. Schumann 126 1S8 155 Ben Georee 108 IS.T 120 O. H. Hoffmeister 06 90 140 Wonld-Be Bowlers, R. C. Witterstaetter 145 130 155 AI. HorninK 142 100 112 Alex. Osteidarp 115 112 102 C. H. Hoffmeister 109 141 97 Wm. Gear 93 152 Never-Wasers. Wm. Sunderbrueh. Jr 163 142 120 Laurence Fritz 135 l-Sg 1.S5 Ed. Schnmanu 113 134 121 Fred Howell 112 125 88 Harry Sundertians 95 122 140 H. New York. — William Spatz, a retired florist of Astoria, died of heart trouble October 5, aged 85 years. Lawrence, Mass. — A fire in the building occupied by W. P. Regan caused considerable loss from water. igii. The American Florist. 683 BEAUTIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS, White and Yellow Orchids, Valley, And all Other Good, Choice Seasonable Stock. Order of Us. CURRENT PRICE LIST AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. 36to43ioch J3 00 24to30inch $2 00 to 2 50 18to24inch 1 50 12tol8inch 1 03 8to 12 inch 50 ROSES Per 100 Specials $8 OOto$lo 00 Richmond $3 00 to $8 00 Killarney 3 00 to 8 00 White Killarncy 3C0to 8 00 My Maryland 3 00 to 8 00 Brides 3 00 to 8 00 Maid 3 CO to 8 00 ROSES. Our Selection $3 00 MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 Carnations, fancv 2 00 to 3 00 common . 1 00 to 1 50 Orchids per doz. ..$5 CO to $7 50 'Mums perdoz.. 153to 3 00 Harrisii Lilies 10 O0r7 12 50 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Adiantum 75 to 100 Asparagus Strings ... each, 60c to 75c Asparagus Bunches., .each. 25c to 50c Sprengeri Bunches each. 25c to 35c Smilax per doz.. SI 51 '7}-' 00 Galax, grein per lOOO. 150 bronze per 1000. 125 Ferns per 1000. 150 Subject to change without notice. VAUGHAN & SPERRY Long Distance Phone Central 2751. 161 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Ptilladelphla. BU.SY D.W^i AMI DLi.I. D.WS. Business is improving. liecomfng greater in volume each weelv as the social season approaches, but is not regular, there being dull days sand- wiched in between the busj- ones that are not at all to the liking of the men who have stocked up for active trade. Dahlias are still a factor, there being a large stock of all varieties to be had foi' the asking; that is. that the pres- ent method of handling this flower is to have the growers only send in the stock when ordered, which allows no over-supply and insures only the best stock and a fair price. There has been no damage from frost as yet — October 10. Chrysanthemums in pink, white and yellow are now to be had in quan- tity. The early varieties have sold very well this season, few- If any good flowers going to waste, and the returns have been very satisfactory. Varieties now in are Early Snow, Polly Rose, Pa- cific Supreme, Monrovia, Glory of the Pacific and October Frost. While very fair sized blooms are seen, the largest being Pacific .Supreme. Next week will see the big fellows, when Harris sends in his first Florence Harris and Col. D. Appleton, two very fine yellows. The growers all report that this will be a great year for the Queen of Autumn. Hoses are coming fast, each week add- ing greatly to their size, color and sub- stance. Double Killarney, with 24-inch stems and large buds, looks very classy. Prince de Bulgarie it looks as if we will have to drop the title, looks like a comer. Melody is also carried by all the stores as necessary to complete the stock. American Beauties are fine and it looks as if there will be a good stock of this great favorite the coming season. Cattleyas are plentiful and very fine, lily of the valley up to the demand, violets getting better every day. ^'OTES. The first boxwood plants have ar- ri\e(l with qualit.v in the smaller jiopu- lar window box sizes away down and prices bounding skyward. Mr. Stroh- lein, of H. A. Dreer, says that the very dry season of the past summer in Europe has interfered with their s;rowth, and this, together with the great demand for the smaller sizes the past year or two, has reduced the stock and raised the price. Larger sizes, pyramids, etc., are about the same price as last season, but the 15-20-2.5- cent stock of last year will sell for 20. 25 and JiO cents, with only about half the importation, so that late comers will likely be disappointed. Berger Brothers, who have to move their business on account of the sale of their store which, with other prop- erties, has been taken for a large hotel site, have been on the fence for a while back, but have finally concluded to locate toward the Niessen center and have leased Nos. 140-142 North Thirteenth street, where they will have much better facilities than before in which to carry on their rapidly in- creasing business. An important change in the policy of the H. A. Dreer corporation is the discontinuance of the importations of azaleas for the trade. For a number of years quantities of plants have been brought over for the convenience of their customers, something over 40,000 annually, but after a close looking into the matter after last season's business it was decided to discontinue this line. Leo Niessen has increased his ex- pansive smile, and has a right to be well pleased w-ith the new home of the company. It has certainly been excellently planned and will greatly expedite their rapidly growing busi- ness. The London Flower Shop opened their new store at Eighteenth and Chestnut streets on Saturday, October 14. They have taken the entire build- iiig, the upper floors being let out as offices. K. National Association of Gardeners. A meeting of the executive commit- tee of the National Association of Gar- deners was held in Horticultural Hall, Philadelphia, Tuesday, October 10, to complete arrangements for the forth- coming con\ention to be held in Madi- son. N. J., on Friday, C)ctober 27. The convention will be called to or- der at two o'clock in the James Build- ing. As this is the first convention since the association has been incorporated important business will come up, prin- cipally the adoption of a new set of by-laws to conform with the charter. An election of officers will also occur, and several subjects will be brought up looking to the future welfare of this organization, which has been mak- ing rapid strides w-ithin the past year. It is expected that J. K. M. L. Far- quhar, of Boston, will address the con- vention on the gardeners' opportuni- ties in this country; and J. Otto Thilow, of Philadelphia, has also prom- ised to talk to the gardeners. Charles H. Totty, of Madison, N, J., who has just been appointed chairman of the National Flower Show committee will talk to the gardeners to urge them to lose no time in preparing for the next national show, which it is e.xpected and hoped will be held in New York City in March, 1013. A large attendance is looked for, and as the annual show of the Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' So- ciety occurs in Madison on October 26-27 and will be in the same building where the convention is to be held, an additional feature of interest is added to bring many gardeners together.. 684 The American Florist. Oct. 21, oSs'tr All Saints' Day CHRYSANTHEMUMS Yellow— White-Plnk. Large supply— Fine quality. $(i.OO, $8.00, $10. CO, $12.00 $16.00, $20.00, $26.00 per 100, Easter Lilies Am.Beauties Good short and medium lengths, also long. Fancy Valley Also good short Valley for funeral work at $I.(JO and $2.t0 per 100. Klllarney WHITE and PINK. Good long and medium. SPECIAL PRICE LIST Each letter denotes a grade; A, being best; B, next; C, next; etc. Below each grade is quoted the price. When buying order according to list. Grade AB C DEFGH I .2.5 .25 .08 .08 .03 .04 .10 6.00 .16 .03 .03 1.00 2 00 I .20 .20 .07 .07 .07 .07 M 5.00 .10 .02 .02 .7i 1.50 t .16 .16 ■W .06 06 .06 .01 H .02 .50 { .12 . 2V^ .05 .05 .05 .05 .01 < .10 .10 .04 M .04 .04 .03 .04 .04 Each Perdoz Each Per 100 Chrysanthemims, Yellow .i nd VV hite American Beauties KUUarncys White Klllarneys Rlchmonds My Maryland Carnations Valley Easter Lilies ■ Orchids, Catt leyas Smilax riamous Sprays Sprengeri Sprays Adiantnmi Hybridura, extra strong. Violets, double "A" grade 50c-75c per 100. Single, "A" grade .')0c-7.'Sc per 100 Galsx, 81 50 per 1000 Ferns 1.50 per 1000 Mexican Ivy a.oo per looo Wild Smilax, guaranteed good, per case, 50 lbs $5.00 The Chicago Flower Growers' Association OTTO W. FRESE Gen. Manager. Phone Rwidolph 5449. 176 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago Washington. OUTSIDE STOCK STILL PLENTIFUL. There is little change in the condi- tion of business from that of a week ago. While there ha.s been several cool nights, there has not been a killing frost, and the market is yet full of outside stock. Chrysanthemums are now arriving in quantity and some of the stock is fair. Golden Glow, Polly Rose and October Frost are the varie- ties most seen. NOTE.S. October 1."), being the fifteenth anni- versary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. F. Gude, friends to the num- ber of five hundred assembled at their home on the evening of that date. The occasion was a joyous one and a large number of beautiful presents were left as tokens of appreciation. The Florists' Club of Washington presented a large and very beautiful cut-glass punch bowl. Among those noticed in the re- ceiving line were District Commis- sioner Rudolph and wife, Assistant Postmaster General De Graw and wife, Louis Dent and wife and other well known people. Such a large and spon- taneous gathering was .a fine tribute to the popularity of this worthy couple, whom the years touch but lightly. The marriage of Harry Robey and Miss Isabelle Davidson took place on the evening of October 12 at the home of A. B. Garden, the bride's uncle. Only members of the two families were present. Rev. Geo. M. Cum- mings of the Garden Memorial Pres- byterian church officiated. Mr. Robey has been employed by Mr. Garden since boyhood and for a number of years has been manager of his sales department. Mrs. Robey is a native of Scotland, but for the past two years has made her home in this country. The happy couple have the good wishes of many friends. H. A. Klopper, for the past eight years with J. H. Small & Sons as a de- signer, is about to leave the city for Oregon, where he has bought a fruit farm and will engage hereafter in that branch of horticulture. Mr. Klopper is a very skillful designer and an excel- lent citizen and we regret his depar- ture. He is the kind of a man who will be an acquisition to the community where he settles, so our loss will be their gain. Wishing him and his young wife and child long life and prosperity, we bid them Godspeed. More and more are we impressed with the versatility of the descendants of Father Penn. One day they burn a negro, another day they give a din- ner to George Watson. What will they do next? Harry A. Bunyard of New York spent a day in this city last week on his return from a southern trip. He went on to Philadelphia in time for the Watson dinner. F. H. Kramer is making quite a hit with Chinese lilies, Roman hyacinths and narcissus, put up in handsome pans, rooted and ready for forcing. A. i. F. Worcester, Mass, The annual fall exhibit of the Wor- cester County Horticultural Society was held Thursday, October 12, in Horticultural Hall, Worcester, Mass. There was an excellent showing of fruit, and also, considering the heavy frosts of the past week, a fine display of flowers. A display of rare shrubs was shown by William Anderson, gar- dener for Bayard Thayer, of Lancas- ter, while the feature of the exhibit was a display of hothouse plants shown by George McWilliam, gardener for G. Marstan Whitin. of Whitins- ville. The platform of the hall was banked with palms from the green- houses of H. F. A. Lange. Before the show a banquet was served to the members of the society, numbering about 125, followed by a short program of speeches. President Edw. W. Breed, of Clinton, presided and he spoke of the loss which the society suffered upon the death of Adin A. Hixon. who was secretary and treasurer for 20 years. Other speak- ers were Walter D. Ross, who an- nounced that Mrs. H. Will Harris, Adrian, Mich., won the .$.50 which his company (Ross Bros.) offered for the largest yield of Eureka corn in the tTnited States, and J. B. Castner, of Hood River. Ore., who advised that eastern (er) men stay home and grow apples equal to the western ones. The awards were : Cut flowers — Allyne W. Hixon, Wal- ter Ross, Mrs. Edward Warren. Mrs. Willis C. Beveridge, Mrs. W. E. Sar- gent. A. E. Adams, Mrs. Wesley C. Ward. Mrs. Scott T. Pierce, Mrs. Percy C. Forbes. Miss Lucy M. Coulson, Mrs. Fred Reed, Roger N. Perry, O. J. Put- nam. Mrs. A. E. TTnderwood. Mrs. M. A. Maynard. David C. Murdock, Mrs. Jerome Buckingham, Mrs. W. J. Hurl- burt. George McWilliam, for display of potted plants grown on G. Marstan Whitin estate. W^hitinsville, $10; for display of cut flowers, .$5. Rellpflower — H. C. Shepard, first; E. & H. Ward Moore, second; Mrs. A. C. Underwood, third; George C. Rice, fourth. William Anderson, for display of shrubs grown on the Thayer estate, Lancaster, .$10. Leicester sweet— Eliot and H. Ward Moore, first; Louis J. Kendall, second. H. F. A. Lange. for display of plants. .i;7.."0. M. W. REID. igii. The American Florist. 685 Cut Flowers I E. H. HUNT FOR AIL OCCABIONB. FLORISTS* SUPPLIES TOO. SEND FOR PRICE LIST. 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO KENNICOn BEOS. WHOLESALE CUT FLOVyTERS 1 0- 1 6S N. WabMh Ave L. D. riione Central 466. Chicago W* will hiT* a>.7thine !■ tht Una of CUT FLOWERS and GREENS tkit T«B BtT want If anrbodT h*i It. at Ckicteo market priceaon day ol ihlpmeBt. Ifention the American Florist wTien writina j Percy Jones ! I 56 E. Randolpli St., CHICAGO | Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis. TRADE IMPBOVINO. The weather has been warm during the last week and the expected frost has not arrived. Trade has, however, picked up, and there have been quite a few weddings. Dahlias are plentiful and the fancy varieties are bringing fair prices. Quite a few American Beauty roses are in and chrysanthe- mums are coming in more freely. Vio- lets are still small. Roses are of fairly good quality. Some extra fancy white and pink Killarney are seen. Carna- tions also are improving in quality. NOTES. The St. Louis Florists' Club met last Thursday, there being 20 mem- bers present. The committee of trus- tees, Frank Weber, E. W. Guy and W. Young, were appointed to make the necessary arrangements to give the visiting florists a banquet during the visit of the Chrysanthemum So- ciety of America. David Geddes, with the Ayres Floral Co., gave a very In- teresting talk on how the St. Louis boys were entertained by their Chicago brothers. Three new members were elected, including J. E. Muldron, of Kirkwood, Mo., and George Madson, of Alton Floral Co. Anna Bova, sister of Dominic Bova of the Red Bud Floral Co., was mar- ried Sunday to Dominic Montia. The following florists, A. J. Benson, George H. Angermueller, Harry Schechter, Charles Schoenle, attended the recep- tion and had a glorious time. Ostertag Bros, had a very large wedding decoration last Tuesday in which gardenias, orchids, American Beauties, lily of the valley and lilies were used. Robert Newcomb, representing Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, was in the city. H. G. Berning is receiving some nice Gov. Herrick violets. W. F. J.ABUDLONG Iph Street, CHICAGO. GUT FLOWERS 82-86 East Kondolph Street, CHICAGO. ROSES, VALLEY wholesali and CARNATIONS ponu/CB AC A Specialty bnUWbn Ur E.C.ANLINGCO. THB LARGBST, BBST BQUIPPBD, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATBD WHOLESALB CUT FLOWER HOUSB IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO. L. B. 'Phwies Central I97a ant 1»77. PUase tmniion the American Florist when writing. Chicago. Oct. 18. Per doz. Rotes, Beauty, apecials 3 00 36in 250 " 30in 2 00 •• 24-in 150 18to20-ln.... 125 Per 100 Short stem 2 000 6 00 Killarney 3 00® 8 00 •' White Killarney 3 00® 8 00 " Richmond 3 00@ 8 00 ' Prince de Bulgarie 4 OU@10 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 3 009 8 00 ■• My Maryland 3 00® 8 00 •■ Perle 3 00^6 00 •■ Melody 2 OOo) 6 00 " Kaiserin 3 00318 00 •• Bride 3 OOffl 8 00 " Bridesmaid 3 OOS 8 00 •■ RheaReid 3 00® 8 00 •• Unclejohn 3 00® 5 00 •• Mrs. Jardine 3 00® 6 00 •■ Mrs. Marshall Field 3 000 8 00 Carnations 1 50® 4 00 BouTardia 6 00 Gardenias 5 OtS 6 00 Cattleyas per doz.. 4 00^6 00 Dendr. Formotum...per doz.. 5 00® 6 00 Phalaenopsis 15 00 Oncidiums 3 00® 4 00 VandaCcerulea, perdoz., 3 00 Chrysanthemums., ..per doz., 1 50® 4 00 Lilium Harrisii perdoz., 1 00®1 50 Valley 2 000 4 00 Violets. Sinsle 50® 1 00 Double 500 100 Adiantum Croweanum 75® 100 Ferns perlOOO 1 50 Galax 1 25 FlumosusStrine each 60 Smilsr perdoz.. I 50ffi2 00 Spreneeri. Plumosus Sprays 3 00 La. Crosse, Wis.— The autumn has been exceptionally fine, there not hav- ing been the slightest frost as yet and the outdoor flowers have been unusual- ly fine, with the result that the flower trade has been only fairly good this fall. The stock in the greenhouses is coming along nicely, especially the chrysanthemums, roses and carnations. ^ V** 1S4 N. WABASH AVE. *W ^ WIETOR BROS. G,;i.".".'i Ca« Plow.rs All telsKrapfa and telephen* erders eiren prempt attention. 162 N. Wabask Av«., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing HOERfiER BROS. Wholuale Growers of Cut Flowers, Telepbone Randolpb 2758. GreenllOIUes DES PLAINXS, ILL. Store. 1*2 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO A.L Randall Co. 66 E. Raadolph St. CHICASO. L. D. mane Centfal 14te. FriTate Izcliaaae AU Departments. If you do net receive our price list ragularly, a postal card will brinff it. Zech&Nann Wholesale Florists Room 218, 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Telepkone, Central 3284. W. P. KYLE JOSEPH FOBRSTBS Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Lent Distance Phone. Randolpb 3619. John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. 686 The American Florist. Oct. 21 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Cut Strings, 8 feet long, 50c each. Pink Killarney, Rose Plants Own Root Stock Send for Prices. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. WELCH BROTHERS, 226 DCTonsblire St., BOSTON, MASS. Acacia Pubescens, American Beauty, v^alley, Carnations, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and other seasonable stock. A Good Place to luy S"! *'*T^''' i Palms, Ferns Bulbs and Florists' Supplies, write next time you need anythitig C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis THE J. M. McGullougti's Sons Go., Wholisale Coimiiissioi FlorisU. CONSIGNMXNTS SOLICITED.^^ Sptcitl atteotloD Eiven to ShlppioE Or4«ri, Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES SEEDS and BULBS. Prica LUt on Applicatloc. 316 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, OHIO. PboDS Miiiu 584. "i»*.rM*"ir»i"i»Mr'i'"iricM''..*»i"i»'.»'«i"i''.i''i"irn'^r^ Boston. A DROP IN PRICES. There has been a slight tumble in values durin,? the past week, and as we said at the last writing that the reverse might happen and it did. Chrysanthemums are in strong; every- one seems to have had the same thoughts at one time about cutting. There are some good blooms and some poor ones and some that are about half developed^fWhat might have been a good flo-iver if left for some time was spoiled. We have heard of a sermon on stones, but a sermon on flowers can be heard any day when going the rounds. We are liable to have a few weeks' dullness at this time, but trade is not going to the "bow-wows" by any means. This is the beginning of our annual depression; the same thing has happened every y§ar for the past two decades, ever since chrysanthe- mums have been grown in quantity, and it is likel.v to happen every year. They are a gorgeous flower and en- hance the season with their beauty. There are some growers, who grow them well and others who make a mess of them; but we are all human, and if we were all smart the world wouldn't probably move as fast, and it giyes the scribes a chance to say some- thing. Carnations are coming in more plentifully and have, dropped in price. Roses are as good at this time as in any year we can remember, and the pick of varieties is greater. The "Brides, Maids and Beauties" slogan has long since passed, and a new era has come and the rose grower is forg- ing ahead faster than he ever did. The growing part has not materially changed; the same methods that grew roses years ago grow them today. The quality is no better, but there are more varieties at his command that he can present before the public, and it has been shown that the public at large know a new thing when they see it. whether breakfast food or roses, and of course the way a thing is advertised counts for much in its ultimate suc- cess. He or she who puts the food into a box and keeps it there gener- ally finishes at the tail end of the pro- cession. There are a few bright lights in the trade who know how to adver- tise in like manner as in other trades. Printer's ink is great when .iudiciously used and placed properly before the public or trade. We have listened to so-called spellbinders or hot air men giving trade talks and otherwise: some got more advertising from a few bunches of vowels than ought to be GUST. RUSCH & CO. a^^ Wholesale Florists g^WML^ FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. S^M^B ^^^ Phone Main 3209. P.O. Box 206 Wf^ — "^^' , Milwauke8,Wis. VftoMe RoYcrMM'KeU Boston. Oct. 18. Per 100 Roses B«aiit7 beat 25 00 medinm 10 OCffilS 00 culla 200 ' Bride. Bridesmaid 2 00@ 4 00 Extra... 4 00@ 6 00 Killarney aod Richmond.. 2 00@ 6 00 " My Maryland 2 000 6 00 " Carnot 2 00© 8 00 Carnationa, select 1 50® 3 00 Chrysanthemums 8 00@2S 00 Callas 8 00@I2 CO Cattleyas 3) 00@S0 00 Gardenias 15 00@2G CO Llltnm Loneiflornm 8 00@12 TO Lily of the Valley 2 00@ 4 CO Sweet Peas 25@ 50 Smila J 12 OOaifi 00 MiLWAOKEE. Oct. 18. Roses Beaotv...per doz.. 7S©3 00 Killarney 3 OOa 8 00 Kaiserin 3 00318 00 Carnations 1 00© 3 00 Chrysanthemums... perdo/.. 1 .50«'2 50 Gladiolus 1 00® 2 00 Lllium ijicanteum per doz.. ISO Lily of the Valley 3 00 Snapdragons per doz., 50 Swainsona per doz.. 35 Violets 75® 1 00 Adisntnm 150 Asparacns peratrlDii. 50 SpreoEerl. per bunch. 23 Ferns. Fancy per HW, 1 50 Smilax per doz. 1 509 2 00 St. Lodis, Oct. IS Roses. Beauty, medium stems... 20 00325 00 short stems 2 00@ 4 00 Bride, Bridesmaid .^ 00@ 4 00 Killarney .^ 00@ 5 00 My Marvland 3 00© 5 00 White Killarney 3 (0@ 5 00 Carnations 2 00 Easter Lilies 10 00 Valley 3 OOffi 4 00 AanararnsSpreneeri 2 00© 3 on accorded; some get up and talk on subjects that they are somewhat hazy about and some cute reporter writes a few brilliant notes on Mr. Blank's scholarly address. It's a great game. TRY MY PRICES. J. JANSKY, Tl'pr^ovrnlf St!; Boston, Mass. Manufacturer of Florist Wire Designs. Alt kinds of Florist Supplies. Dagger and Fancy rems $1.00 per 1000. Green and Bronze Galax, 90c per 1000: by the case. $7.50. Boxwood, 50-lb. case, $7.50: by the lb.. 25c. Laarel Wreaths, 10 inch, $1.75 per doz.: 12inch $2 25 perdoz.: 14 incn,$3.00perdoz.; 16-inch. $4.50 per doz. Laurel Trimming. 4 and 5c per yard. RICE BROTHERS Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Fresh Cut Valley AT ALL TIMES C. A. KUEHN, F^o^sr* 1122 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. ACompletc Line of Wire Designs. Violets are coming in more plenti- fully. The daily papers announced that violets were going to be scarce and that there was no remedy for it. Sweet peas are in and are very good. Lily of the valley and lilies are plen- tiful. XOTE.S. The New England Fruit Show, to be held in Horticultural Hall October 23- Ifi. promises to bo a wonder. The igii. The American Florist. 687 Chrysanthemums $1.50 to $3.00 per Dozen. Well grown stock, pink, white, yellow. We have them in quantity now, and you can depend on us for the best 'mums in this market. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., Wbolesaie Florists, $1.00 to $3.00 per Dozen. A good supply means good value to the retailer. Write to ns when in the market for Beauties, we can quote yon attractive prices. N. W. Cor. 12th and Race St„ PHILADELPHIA, PA, PillsburghCul Flower Company WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seyenth Strett, PITTSBURGH, Pi WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Both L. D. Phoaes. ST. LOUIS, MO. Supplies aad Everythin; iaSeasva alwaysoa hand ''St. Lonis Has the Goods" / We Are Headquarters \ Vin Onr Line 01 Trade. ' — - "Show You" Let Us - Telephone — Telegraph — or Write GEO. H.AN6ERMULLER, Wholesale Florist 1324 Pine Street. ST. LOUIS, MO. prizes are very liberal and the classes are large. In the interstate competi- tion: first prize, gold medal and $100 in cash: second, silver medal and .$50 in cash; and a bronze medal and .$25 in cash for the third. This is liable to awaken the interest in fruit grow- ing and many a vacant hillside in New England, now laying idle, can be made to produce something for the coming .generation. James H. Delay and wife celebrated the tenth anniversary of their wedding at their home in Stoneham October 11. A large gathering of friends were pres- ent and Mr. and Mrs. Delay were the recipients of many yaluable presents. We extend to our friend. George C "Watson, our heartest congratulations on his having passed his birthday. George's motto has been "nothing too good for my friends." and his friend's latest motto was "nothing too good for -George. Long life to him." Mac. Buffalo. S. A. Anderson has about completed the additions to his place and has his new driveway about finished. J. H. Rehstock expects to get into his new store at Elmwood and Allen streets within a month. "Visitors : Paul Burkowitz and S. J. Green of H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. and Arthur Zirkman of M. Rice & Co.. all of Philadelphia. Pa., also the repre- sentative of Schloss Bros., New York ■City. Winnipeg:, Man. The business has been rather dull here for the last two or three weeks. The weather has been stormy and wet which has had a depressing effect. A. & J. Hobbs. receiving a good offer for the lease which they held on their location on Smith street, have sold and moved on to Hargrave street. R. B. Armiston has moved from .Smith street to Portage avenue west. K. HENRY KUSIK & CO. Wholesale Florists' Supplies and Manufacturers of Florists' Wire Designs, 214 E. 14th St., KANSAS CITY, NO. Philadelphia, Oct, 18. far IGO Roses. Beaaty.eitra 20 00335 00 first loooeisoo Brides and M aids 2 000 8 00 " Killarney 2 OOaiO 00 •• White Killarney 2 00© 10 00 Asters 1 00® 3 00 iJattleyas 25 00050 00 Dahlias 1 OOt? 5 00 Gardenias perdoz.. 2 00SI3 00 Gladiolus 2 00@ 6 00 Llliom Harrisil 10 00@12 UO Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 5 00 Snapdragons 2 OOS 4 00 Adiantnm 1 00© 1 50 Asparagus per bnnch, SO Buffalo. Oct. 18 Per 100 Roses Beanty, special 20 00©25 00 fanc> 15 00020 00 extra 10 009 12 00 No.l 80001000 N0.2 20C@ 300 Bride. Maid. Killarney 2 000 7 01 Killarney. White and Pink. 2 00@ 8 00 Carnations 1 TO© 2 SO Chrysanthemums 6 00020 00 Cosmos (lOa 75 Asters 50® 1 50 Dahlias I OOS) 2 50 Gladiolus 2 OOffl 3 00 Llllnm Lonriflornm 10 00012 00 Lily of the Valley 3 000 4 00 Violets 60a> 75 Adiantum Croweaoam 750 1 50 Asparagus, per bunch. 35© SO Asparagus Sprengeri,. 35© 50 Asparagus Str 50© 60 Ferns per 1000. $1 50 Galax, bronze per 1000. I SO green per 1000, 1 50 Smllax IS 00 PiTTSBDRG. Oct. IS, Par 100 Roses, Beanty. special 15 00020 00 extra 10 00012 00 ■• No.l 5 00 " Bride Bridesmaid 2 000 6 00 " Chatenay 2 000 6 00 '■ Killarney 2 00© 6 00 " My Maryland 2 000 6 00 " Richmond 2 000 6 00 Carnations 2 00 Asters 1 50® 4 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Llllnm Longiflornm 10 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Sweet Peas 500 100 Violets, single 35® 5) Adiantnm . 100 Aaoaragoa Sprengerl, per bunch, 3) strings per string, 35 sprays per bnnch. 35 Peonies 3 000 4 00 Smllax . I50U Cincinnati. Oct. 18 Roses. Beanty per doz., 508 2 50 Per 100 Bride. Bridesmaid 2 00© 4 uu Killarney 2 000 4 00 My Maryland 2 00© 5 00 Richmond 3 000 6 00 TheTalt 2 000 5 00 Carnations 1 CO® 1 50 Chrysanthemums. ...per doz.. 2 5063 00 Dahlias 1 00® 1 50 Llllnm Giganteum 8 00010 00 LongiSomm 8 00@10 00 Lily ol the VaUey 3 0065 00 Adiantnm 1 00© 1 SO Asparagus Plumosus per bunch. 25 perstring. 50 Asparagas Snrengerl per bunch. 25 Smilai 12 50015 00 • ,;,^t>N YORK Give as a Trial We can ) Please yon. i Roses, Carnations and aU kinds of Seasonable Flowers In Stock. WM. F. KASTING CO.-S" JJ U Jf Jf.A.Ij O ST. -X. norlste* Sopplles and Wire Designs. THE MUNK FLORAL GO. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS and Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Columbus, Ohio Hoffmeister Floral Co. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Ohio Wholesale Growers of EASTER LILIES, DecoraSve^Greens Write for prices Telephone West 562. Largest Growers of High Grade DAHLIA BLOOMS Peacock Dahlia Farms, P O.: BerUn, N. J. WUllamstown June, N. i Seattle Cut Flower Exchange 909-911 Post St., Seattle, Wash. Consignments Solicited. Wc are headquarters for Cut Flowers, Plants, Native and Other Greens in the Northwest. Send in your wants. C. E. CRITCHELL 34 36 Third Ave. East, CINCINNATI, O. Wholesale Commission Florist Consignments Solicited Complete Stuck of Florists' Greens and Supplies 688 The American Florist. Oct. 21. New York. BUSINESS VERY SATISFACTORY. There is no question but what the cut flower marliet is in a very satis- factory condition. While the supply of chrysanthemums has greatly increased, everything- has been sold at an earl> hour. Even dahlias are doing remark- ably well, but the average price ob- tained i.s much lower, than the previous week. Orchids are still in limit/ed supply and in good demand. The qual- ity of the cattleyas, Dendrobium for- mosum and oncidium in the market is especially good. Gardenias are im- proving in quality and meeting with ready sale. Violets are arriving m better shape but do not clean up as well as they should. In roses Ameri- can Beauties are plentiful. As usual at this season of the year the specials do not meet with such readysale. The top prices on Bridesmaids, Brides, Killarneys. Mv Maryland and Rich- mond are a little lower. Carnations seem to do as well as anything in the market, that is. especially the better quality of blooms which are disposed bi readily at the highest quoted prices. Chrysanthemums are now in much larger quantities, and some of the va- rieties are esiwcially fine. There is a good supply of lily of the valley of flrst class quality, and lilies are doing remarkably well. Sweet peas of good grade are occasionally seen and meet with only fair sale. Violets are com- ing in in larger quantities of better quality and there is quite enough for all the demand. NOTES. The annual fall exhibition of the Horticultural Society of New York will be held in the American Museum of Natural History, November ^-1- ^ premium list carrying about .^1,.5UU.UU has been prepared. A little over one- third of this amount is allotted to the .hrysanthemum. covering bush, stand- ard, grafted and single-stem plants and cut flowers. There are many prizes for orchids in collections, novelties, indi- vidual plants in bloom and cut flow- ers*. Roses, carnations, fruits and veg- etables, and foliage and decorative plants are also included in the pre- miums as well as prizes for decora- tions and floral pieces, and it is hoped that those who make a business of this sort of decorative work will appreciate the oijportunities offered at this exhibi- tion. Schedules may be procured upon application to the secretary, George V. Nash. New York Botanical Gar- den, Bronx Park. The National Flower Show commit- tee held a meeting at Traendly & Schenck's store October 10, with the following members present : Chairman Chas. H. Tottv, W. P. Craig, Thomas Roland and W. A. Manda. Show mat- ters in general were gone over and a visit of inspection was made to the new Grand Central palace. The com- mittee seemed favorably impressed with the building as being satisfac- tory in every way to hold such an ex- hibition. Should the committee decide to have the show in New York they will have the hearty co-operation of the management of the new Grand Cen- tral Palace in making the show the great success it deserves to be. Ex- President Frank H. Traendly and Sec- retary-Elect John Young attended the meeting. _ ^ , Thorwald Jensen, who died October n at Mamaroneck, N. Y'., was famous many vears ago as a carnation grower, two of' the varieties he grew especially fine being Buttercup and Portia. These were all consigned to Theodore Roehrs. long since retired from the wholesale business. „ .., . The fine lilies seen at P. J. Smith s are grown by A. S. Burns. Jr.. Spring Valley, N. Y. Mr. Smith has been suffering with a very severe cold and for a few days John Raynor stepped in and helped him out. It seemed quite natural to see Mr. Raynor at the old stand. Robert McMillan, who died recently at Greenwich, Conn., was formerly a grower at Pearl River, N. Y'., making a specialty of chrysanthemums and mignonette. He is survived by a widow who will continue the retail cut flower business at Greenwich, Conn. Exceptionally good prices are being obtained for palms in the auction rooms of both Wm. Elliott & Sons and The McNiff Horticultural Co. Louis Schmutz, Jr.. the secretary of the lat- ter, is a son of the well known plants- man. Louis Schmutz, of Flatbush. The Growers' Cut Flower Co.. of which J. J. Coan is the efficient mana- ger, have been receiving magnificent chrysanthemums, the best probably be- ing Beatrice May. The members of this concern held a meeting in the Ho- tel Breslin Saturday, October 14. Traendly & Schenck are very much pleased at the. business outlook and have apparently an unlimited supply of orchids and chrysanthemums of ex- hibition quality. Recently they have been making large shipments of or- chids out of town. J. D. Cockcroft of Northport, L. I., has a new seedling carnation. No. 310, color similar to Mrs. C. W. Ward, which is attracting consideralile at- tention. This carnation will be dis- tributed in 1913. V. Zuber & Sons, Whitestone. L. I., are shipping large quantities of dahlias and hydrangeas to Badgley, Riedel and Meyer, some days having five and six hundred bunches of dahlias, one dozen in a bunch. W. F. Sheridan has a fine show of blooming carnations in pots which meet with ready sale and are very well grown. They are sent in from the John Birnie greenhouses. Henry Eicke. long and favorably known to the seed and bulb trade of this city and for several years with Stumpp & Walter Co., is now with Vaughan's Seed Store. Probably the finest Beatrice May chrysanthemums in the market are be- ing received by the Growers' Cut Flower Co. from Kramer Bros, Farm- ingdale, L. I. Wm. Becker, at Farmingdale. has two places on which are being grown .■'..lO.OOO chrysanthemums, and markets his flowers through three wholesale dealers. M. Ford is receiving chrysanthe- mums in pots from Robert & John Leach, of Jersey City, that are ex- ceptionally good. J. K. Allen has a display of fine chrvsanthemuni plants from Chas. Huiit, Port Richmond, Staten Island. George T. Schuneman is sending in sweet peas of fine rjuality. These are handled by William Ford. L. Ussing. aged T'l years, an old es- tablished grower of Cranford, N. J., died Saturday, October 9. Wm. Badgley. of Badgley, Reidel & Meyer, is serving on the grand jury at Morristown. N. J. Mrs. Mary Vincent, formerly Mrs. Thomas Lovell Russell, died in Brook- lyn Saturday last. Visitors : Edmund Welch, son of P Welch, Boston; M. A. Patten, Tewksbury, Mass. The New York Florists' Bowling Club held a regular meeting at Thum's alleys. Broadway and Thirtieth street, Friday, October 13, at 6:.30 p. m. The scores made were as follows : riinflwiPk 181 YouiiK 1.32 S.ott 115 Uick.irds l.'i^ Niiirent ll.'i Holt Ill Shiiw l.W Kiikiuja 171 204 227 207 14S l.'il 134 158 138 1.".5 1.5r. 167 i.-n 103 90 no 151 140 111 ' 99 121 105 144 IfiS 200 Nassau County Horticultural Society. The annual dahlia show of the Nas- sau County Horticultural Society was held in Pembroke Hall in connection with the October meeting on Wednes- day afternoon, October 11. The awards were as follows ; Best collection dahlias, not to ex- ceed 50 varieties — Silver cup, offered by Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, "to be won three times." awarded to E. M. Townsend, Oyster Bay (James Duthie, gardener); H. J. Bucknall (Geo. Bar- ton, gardener), second. Best collection dahlias, not to exceed 2.5 varieties — Silver cup, presented by Mrs. Benjamin Stern, Roslyn, won by E. M. Townsend; James Kirby, second. Best 12 cactus dahlias, 12 varieties — James Kirby, first; E. M. Townsend. second. Best 12 decorative dahlias, 12 varie- ties— H. J. Bucknall, flrst. Best vase 12 single dahlias, distinct — Parker D. Handy (J. O'Brien, gar- dener), first: E. M. Townsend, second. Best vase 12 cactus dahlias, one va- riety— James Kirby. first: E. M. Town- send, .second. Best vase 12 decorative dahlias, one- variety — E. M. Townsend, first; H. J. Bucknall, second. Vase peony flowers, dahlias mixed, six varieties — H. J. Bucknall, first; E. M. Townsend, second. Six cactus dahlias, six varieties — Em- mett Queen (Geo. A.sh worth, gardener), first: D. F. Bush (Ernest Westlake. gardener), second. Twelve dahlias, mixed, any type — H. L. Pratt (Henry Gaut. gardener), flrst: F. G. Smithers (V. Cleres (gar- dener), second. Best vase pompon dahlias — J. In- gram, first; H. L. Pratt, second. Best vase decorative dahlias — D. F_ Bush, first. Best vase of cosmos — E. A. Reiden- bach, first. Best vase of gladiolus — V. Cleres. flrst; E. A. Reidenbach, second. Best two varieties of apples, three of each— Capt. Delamar (R. Marshall, gar- dener), first. Best vase of cosmos pink — H. 1,. Pratt, first. Best six varieties of apples, three of each — Capt. Delamar. first: H. L. Pratt, second. Best four varieties outdoor grapes,, three bunches of each — H. L. Pratt. first: Capt. DelamaV. second. For exhibition — Seedling dahlias. J. O'Brien; vase of dahlias. A. Walker: vase of dahlias. E. M. Townsend; col- lection of orchids. Julius Roehrs Co.; collection of apples. Gen. Dorber: col- lection of vegetables. Wm. Fitting, hon- orable mention. The regular monthly meeting was- held at 7 p. m.. President Trepess oc- cupying the chair. John McMillan and Guiseppe Marmorale were elected to ac- tive membership; there were also two- petitions for membership. Mrs. F. Doubleday, of Locust Valley, was elect- ed an honorary member. J. W. Ev- erett, James McDonald and Paul ReuV were appointed judges of the monthly exhibits and their decisions were as follows: Celery. Jas. Robinson, first; cabbage. F. Petroccia, first: cosmos. F. Petroccia, first. James Duthie. winner of the Dreer and Stern silver cups, was presented with these cups by President Trepess. Julius Roehrs offered .$10 for competition at the fair show and a letter was read from Vaughan's Seed Store offering a prize for the fall show. The donors were ac- corded a very hearty vote of thanks. The society's prize in November will be for three white chrysanthemums and three pink and yellow. E, Westlake, Sec'y. TACOMA, Wash. — The second an- nual dahlia show was held September 16 and was very successful. igir. The American Florist. 689 rmuADiurBiA NIW YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pcnnock-Mcchan Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS ^ 109 West 2StIi Street. NEW TORK OuMri E»«rythine in Cut Flowert. nRCT B. HIGBT. Treasarer. ETtrrthinK in Supplies ^'^^ D.T.Mellls.Pres. Geo. W. Crawbnck, M^. Rol)ertG. Wilson, Treas, Greater New York Florists' Ass'n. Wholesale Cominission Florists and Dealers in Florisis' Supplies. Teliphones iili \ Main. 1 62 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. 0028 I Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST 55 and 57 West 26th St., lU F W Yfl D K Trli>nhnnM- 70H5.70B3 Mlldlson. 1 ^ fc- WW ■ V^IVMm. Telepbones: 7062-7063 Madison. Traendly i Schenck, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, NEW YORK 131 & 133 WEST 28tll ST Pbones: 798 and 799. WM. P. FORD. 45 West 28th St., NEW YORK. WHOLESALE FLWIIST Phone: 5336 MadisonSq Consignments Of Cut Flowers Solicited Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, be. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 34 West 28th St., NEW TORK. Consignments Solicited PHONES Jill [ Madison Sa. 'j. K. ALLEN' Established 1887 WHOLESALE DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS 106 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. Phones, 167 and 4468 Madison Sq. Open 6 a. m. Daily Growers desiriDB top market price for their flowers should give me a trial. Mention the American Florist when wr'.ting A. tfOLTZ MAURICE L. GLASS A. MOLTZ & COMPANY, WHOLESALE FLORISTS 55-57 West Zeth St., NEW TORK Telephone Madison Square 617 and 618. Uention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coorao Bldi.. 6tb Ave. & W. 26th St.. New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o^clock Every Morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. FLOWERS SHIPPED BY P. J. SMITH, Are tbe best product of the best growers lor the New York market. Adlantmn Croweaniuil! aold here exclasively. 19 West 28tli St., l^EW TORi Telepbone 19B8 Madison Sqnara. tlention the American Florist when writing A.L.Y01NG&C0. Wholesale riorists Consignments Solicited Telephone. 3559 Madison Square. 64 West ZStta St. NEW TORK VlioMeHo¥crMM'KeU New York. Oct. IS. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 15 00®25 00 extra and fancy... S 00915 00 No.landNo.2.... 1 00@ 4 00 Bride. Bridesmaid, special. 3 DOQ (< 00 extra and fancy 2 00^4 00 No. land No, 2 ., 1 00® 1 50 Klllarney, My Maryland ,. 3 OOaiO 00 extra and fancy. 2 OOS) 4 00 Richmond 2 COS 8 00 Carnations 1 0O@ 3 00 Cattleyas 35 COaSO 00 Chrysanthemums 10 OOSiSO CO Dahlias 2 COS) 5 00 D. Formosum 20 C0a25 00 Gardenias 20 00025 00 Lilies. Longlflorum and Harrigii . 6 OOSlO 00 Lily of the Valley 1 50® 3 00 Oncidiums 1 500 2 50 Vioets 259) 50 Adiantum Croweanuro 50^ 75 127 West Z8th St. NEW TORK Telephone 1202 Madlaon Sooaie WHOLESALE FLORISTS ReceiTcrs and Growers of Cut Flowers. Consignments Solicited. Siebrecht & Siebrecht Wholesale Florists Telephone: 8346 Madison Sqnare. 136W. 28tiist., New York City WILLIAM n. KUEBLER Wboleaale Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 WUlon^by Street, Tel. 4591 Main. BROOKLTN, N. T. Charles H. Tolty MADISON, NEW JERSEY Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemnm Novelties my specialty. IVf oore, Hentz & Nash, WHOLESALE GOMIMISSION FLORISTS 65 and 57 West 2e«h Street, Telephone No, 756 aitiM vnoir Madison Sqnare. wtiw T\Jnl\. Uention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FRONENT . WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK GITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Squari Mention the American Florist when writint Walter F.Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephones: 3532 and 3533 Madison Sg. 131 & 133 West 28ih St., NEW YORKk Mention the American Florist when writing KESSLER BROS. 113 W. ZStta St NEW TORK. ^ IT X V T O Ui' IT T? ^ WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt aod latlsfactory. CoDsJKDmeDti lolicltad M. C. FORD Snccessor to FORD BROS. "sSiSrl"'' FRESH FLOWERS. 121 West 28th St., NEW TORK Telephone 3870-3871 Madison Square Mention the American Florist when writiK ; 690 The American Florist, Oct. 21, LARGE STOCK Kentias AND PRICE LIST Araucarias Exceptionally fine, clean, well grown, healthy plants. Ready for immediate ship- ment. Order now. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., 462 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Kentia Belmoreana We have a verr laree stock of these: we doubt if there is another as large io the west. Prices are right aod so are the plants. Vou woi't be wrong to order a nice assortment of them. Per d»z, Kentia Belmoreana, 4 inch. 14 inches high $ 3 00 5-inch. 16 inches high 6 CO 6-inch, 18 inches high 9 00 6 inch. 20 inches high 12 00 ■■ ■' 6 inch, 22 inches high IS CO Each 6-inch, 25 inches kigh $150 6-inch. 30 inches high 100 7 inch, 34 inches high 2 59 7'inch, 48 inches high 4 00 8-inch 54 inches high 5 00 Sraucaria Excelsa Per doi. Per lOn Araucaria Excelsa 5 inch $6 00 $45 Oq NcCallum Co., Cleveland BEAUTIES of Quality. PITTSBURG Evergreen Boughs for Decorating Per 100 pounds Per 100 pounds Arbor Vitae, 5 to 10-in.. $1.50; 12 to 36io....$l,C0 White Spruce, 5 to 10 in. 1.50; 12 to 3« in.... l.CO White Ptne, 5 to 10 in... 1.50: 12 to 36 in.... 1.00 Can furnish evergreen baughs for decorating an\ time of the year. CHAS. F. UECKE, New London, Wis, HOLLY Have S years' ex periencepaclcing holh io cases. 2x2x4. Parties wanting good quality Virginia Hollv can have their wants suoplied by writing T. J. BUBANK. Brown's Store, Va. Cleveland. FLOWER.S ARRIVE IN LARGE QUANTITIES. "Mum's" the word now, and they are coming in in quantity. The qual- ity, too. is good for early varieties. Monrovia, Golden Glow, October Frost and Glory of the Pacific are a few of the varieties. Violets have made their appearance. The quality is good but it is a little too early for this winter fa- vorite. The dai'k weather still con- tinues and the result is stock is not quite so plentiful. The light frosts did not do much damage to the dahlias and the fiowers still arrive in large quantities. Carnations have advanced a little in price owing to a slight short- age. Roses still continue plentiful in all varieties and grades and of greens of all kinds there is an abundance. NOTES. F. C. Witthuhn and wife have re- turned from their western trip, which was cut short on account of their son Walter having come in contact with poison ivy here. He was quite badly poisoned and unable to assist in the work, so it was thought advisable to have Mr. Witthuhn return at once. He is recovering rapidly and soon ex- pects to be back at his work. Frank A. Friedly is rapidly improv- ing and soon expects to be back in the harness. C. F. B. FANCY FERNS, peS. New Crop Ga'ax. Bronze or Green f 1.25 per ICOO; 10.000. $7.50 Sphagnum Moss, large bales $1.25; 6 bales. $7 00. Extra fine Leucothoe Sprays, Gteen *l.fiO p>>r 100: $7 50per 1000 Boxwood, per bunch 35c: SOpound case, $8.50 Magnolia Leaves, Imported Green and Bronze. Basket, S2. SO; 6 baskets. %1 each FIcf ists in the Middle and W estern States can save money by placing tlnir orders with us, A trial order solicited. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc., 38-40 Broadway, Wholesale Commission Florists and Florists' Supplies, All phone connections. DETROIT, MICK, We Are Now Making Shipments of SouthernWild Smilax Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everjtbing in leathern Evergreens. EVERGREEN, ALA liention the American Florist when writinn George Cotsonas& Co . Wliolesale and Retail Dealers ^ in all kinds of ^^^^l ^J^^ Evergreens ^^^^ ^^BIm Fancy Dagger^^^^^^B «|DF Ferns, Bronze and ^^H^^^H ^^^ Green Galai. Holly, ^^^^V /T Lencothoe Sprays, / ^^^ ''^ Princess Pine. F.tc. ' Delivered to all parts of United States and Canadi 127W. 28(11 St., bet 6th & 7th Avet,. Uayi Ynrk Telephone 1202 Madison Sauare, •"" ""• Christmas Trees Carload or small lots. Laurel Roping and Wreaths Write (or prices. John Abbott, Hinsdale, Mass. ^^^K'>^5> SMiiAjr. We Are Now Booking Orders for Southern Wild Smilax Shipmeot coosmeDciDe Sept. 1st. Natural and MOSSES Perpetuated Sheet E. A. BBAVEN. Evergreen. Ala. BOIQIET GREEN Best quality at lowest rates. We gather our own greens and bring by boat direct. Christmas Trees and Boughs for Cemeteries. Northern Michigan Evergreen Nursery, H. Schuenemann. S, \V, cor, ClarkSt. Bridge. CHICAGO tgii. The American Florist. 691 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS WUl be delivered ror the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Chicago. Established In 1857. 'mM;. FLORMST^ 739 Bncklagham Place, L. D. Fbone Gracelaad 1112. Send us your retail orders. WI HAVI THX BEST FAGILITIXS IN THE CITT Uention the American Florist when writma Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" % tnds Gr.'cne Ave. and 339 to 347 Greene Ave. Groenbonses: Short Hills, N.J. Deliveries in HEW YORK. LONG ISLAND and NEW JXRSIT. Uention the American Florist when writing fiiwTyoi '^ reports on garden beans indicate that the crop is • fairly safe except on the low land. Edible beans have been damaged considerably, though on light soils the crop is pretty well cared for. Almost incessant rain has influenced to some extent the mar- ket for commercial beans and clover seed. Most of the clover is under cover, but threshing has been delayed because of the wet weather. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Growers for tlie V^bolesale Trade Only. SAN JOSE, CALIF. Mention the American Florist when writing Canadian Seed Law. The following are some of the inter- esting provisions of the Canadian Seed Control Act of 1011: PROHIBITORT CLAUSES. No person shall sell, or offer, ex- pose or have in his possession for sale, for the purpose of seeding, any seeds of cereals, flax, grasses, clovers or for- age plants, except timothy, alsike, red clover and alfalfa, unless they are free from any seeds of noxious weeds, un- less every receptacle, package, sack or bag containing such seeds, or a label securely attached thereto, is marked in a plain and indelible manner — (a) with the full name and address of the seller; (b) with the name of the kind or kinds of seed; (c) with the common name or names of the noxious weeds, the seeds of which are present in the seed sold, or offered, exposed or had in possession for sale. Every person who, by himself or through the agency of another person, shall sell, or offer, expose or have in his possession for sale, for seeding in Canada, any seeds of timothy, red clover, alsike or alfalfa, or any mix- ture containing the said seeds, in or from any receptacle, package, sack or bag, shall cause such receptacle, pack- age, sack or bag, or a label securely attached thereto, to be luarked in a plain and indelible manner — (a) with the full name and address of the seller; (b) with the name of the kind or kinds of seed in letters not less than half an inch in length, with a designa- tion of the grade of seed, which shall include one of the following four marks, namely : Extra No. 1, No. 1, No. 2, No. 3; provided, however, that such marks may be accompanied by any other private mark or brand if such private mark or brand is not in- consistent with or marked more con- spicuously than the one of the said four marks which is to be used with the said receptacle, package, sack or bag. No person shall sell, or offer, expose or have in his possession for sale any seeds of timothy, alsike. red clover or alfalfa, in or from any receptacle, package, sack or bag, upon which is marked — (a) "Extra No. 1" unless such seeds are pure as to kind, clean, sound, plump, of good color, free from the seeds of any noxious weeds, and con- tain not more than thirty seeds of all kinds of weeds including other useless or harmful plants per ounce of the seed so marked; (b) "No. 1" unless such .seeds are clean, sound, reasonably plump, of good color, contain not more than five noxious weed seeds per ounce of tim- othy, red clover or alfalfa, or ten of them per ounce of alsike seed and not Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Hollister, California Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing more than one hundred seeds of all kinds of weeds including other useless or harmful plants per ounce of the seed so marked; (c) "No. -" unless such seeds are reasonably clean, sound, contain not more than twenty noxious weed seeds per ounce of timothy, red clover or alfalfa, or forty of them per ounce of alsike seed and not more than two hundred seeds of all kinds of weeds, including other useless or harmful plants, per ounce of the seed so marked; (d) "No. .3" unless such seeds con- tain not more than eighty seeds of noxious weeds per ounce of timothy, red clover, or alfalfa, or one hundred and sixty of them per ounce of alsike seed and not more than four hundred seeds of all kinds of weeds, including other useless or harmful plants, per ounce of the seed so marked. No person shall sell, or offer, expose or have in his possession for sale, for the purpose of seeding in Canada, any seeds of timothy, alsike, red clover, al- falfa or anymixture containing the said seeds, if the seeds of noxious weeds or other useless or harmful plants are present in a greater proportion in the seed sold, or offered, exposed or had in possession for sale, than the maximum number of such seeds that is permitted for seed that iriay be marked "No. 3," as defined in section S hereof. No person shall sell, or offer, expose or have in his possession for sale, for seeding, any seeds of cereals, flax. grasses, clovers, forage plants, field roots or garden vegetable crops which are not capable of germinating in the proportion of two-thirds of the per- centage standard of vitality for good seeds of the kind, unless every recep- tacle, package, sack or bag containing such seed, or a label securely attached thereto, is marked in a plain and in- delible manner with the name of the kind of seed and the percentage of the seeds that are capable of germination. No person shall sell, or offer, expose or have in his possession for sale, for the purpose of seeding, garden seeds, including both vegetable and flower seeds, in scaled packets. commoBly known to the trade as "papered seeds." unless the same are marked in IS-point Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE, Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet, CabbaAe, Carrot, Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Panley.Radlsn, Rutabaga, Turnip. Sole Agent for D. S. and Canada, CHARIJES JOHNSON, Marietta. Pa. THE KIMBERUN SEED CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA. Growers of Onion, I^ettuce, Radish, etc. Correspondence solicited. Peas and Beans GROWERS FOR THE Wholesale Seed Trade. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Grand Rapids, Mich. ign. The American Florist. 695 Crushed Oyster Shell For Poultry 32c per 100 Pounds This special price for a short time only. Samples sent on request. J. Bolgiaoo & Son Wholesale Seedsmen BALTIMORE, MD. Mention the American Florist when v^rittnt Seedsmen requiring the very best selections of Garden Seeds (Vfigitable aid Flower), especially Kelway's Celebrated English Strains can get them at lowest independent wholesale rates by sending ttieir ciders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers Langport, Somerset, England, Special quotations on application. LATE DUG FORMOSUM 100 ICOO B-10 in. (200 bulbs to case). .$11.00 $100.00 Giganfeum 100 1000 7- 9 in. (300 bulbs to case). .$ 7.50 $ 65.00 9-10 in. (20O bulbs to case).. 11.00 lOO.OO A. HENDERSON & GO. Telephone Randolph 2571. 30 E. Randolph St , CHICAGO Cynosurus Cristatus (Crested Dogstail) Purity and GerminatioD Gusranleed. WM. POWER a CO. Seed Exporters, Waterford, Ireland Cables: "Seed m ere h an Is. "Code .^ B C. 5th edition black type, with the year in which the packet was filled, before it leaves the premises on which it was tilled, and no such seeds shall thereafter be used to mix with any other seeds that may be offered for sale for the purpose of seeding. High Class BILBS Selling Fast! Order Quick ! V Imported for Our Best Trade The Pick of the Crop. Shipped Early. Not to be compared to "Surpluses" consigned to this country by Dutch or French growers when the season is past. ^-r~^«>'> , Hyacinths, Best Dutch. ^- ^aifiYv Per 1000 Af^ --> First size, named $50 00 Second size, named oB 00 Bed'ling, mixed 2100 '' Dutch Roman Hyacinths. I-(a Grandesse ) iVigantea > $lii 00 Queen of Bines ; French Roman Hyacinths. ll-lL' $14 00 12-15 22 00 Dark pink 17 50 Narcissus Paper Whites. 1250 to case $ 9 50 Cold Storage Giganteum. .\lways in stock. 6-8, 7-9 and 8-10 inch. Chinese Lilies $ :.o oo Lil. Formosum. 6-8inch 35 00 Forcing Gladiolus Per looo .\ckermann $6 00 Blushing Bride 4 50 Peach Blossom 8 00 Spanish Iris. E'ght best sorts. AZALEAS now ready. Vaughan's Seed Store, Single Tulips, pe^ mo Belle Alliance 1:5 00 Cardinal Hat (! .50 Cottage Maid 7 00 Chtvsolora 5 75 Keizerskroon 9 00 La Reine (i 00 Rose Gris de Lin *> CO Bouton d' Or 7 25 Gesnerlana 9 00 Darwin, mixed 8 00 Narcissus. Sin^e, Incomparable 0 50 Sir Watkins 12 00 Double, Orange Phoenix 8 00 CHICAGO. NEW YORK. To Close Otit Tulips, our LeatJers, fine assortment other varieties. 20,000 Kalserkroon, at .$8 00 per 1000 .80.000 La Relne, at (5.00 per lOOO 25 000 CROCUS, Separate colors at $3.00 per lOCO 50,000 SPANISH IRIS, mired at 2.60 per KJOO Strictly flrst-quallty-stock; satisfaction guaranteed, other good Bulbs at just as attractive prices. Send for special quotations on Hyacinths, Tulips, Single and Double, NarclSSUS, etc., etc. ItOI^OflU 0 DCDI/IUO Pn WHOLESALE FLORISTS JAb^OU^ QL rtnMNo UU., Newark, Wayne Co., N. Y. Seed Testing Practical, Impartial Commercial Laboratory For quick and accurate reports by wire and mailed certificate. Latest improved methods and apparatus, as indorsed by the Association of OfiBcial Seed Analysts. Send your samples to THE SEED TRIDE REPORTING BUREAU, Laboratory : Postal Telegraph Building. CHICAGO. Tell Your Dealer Yon "Saw It in THE FLORIST." 696 The American Florist. Oct. 2T GET RICH QUICK Grow Cold Storage Lilies. A case of 200 7-9 Giganteums cost you $14.00. Will produce in 10 weeks at least 40dozenflowers. Ficrur« out your profits. Get a case at once from G. C. POLLWORTH CO.. Milwaukee. Wis U. •___ iij__ Flace your order for Poin- r AinSfittlfl^ settias NOW to insure early K VIU.IVI'UUO delivery. We have strong 2H-iDcb pot plants ready. $6.00 per 100: $50.00 per 1000- Kataloe for the askine. S.S. §kidelskyACo. 1215 Betz BIdg.. pmiadelphla. Fa. John Bod^erS Sons Co. Los Angeles, California V/holesale growers of Sweet Peas, Tomatoes, Lima Beans, Lettuce, Asters, Cosmos and other Flower Seeds. MtnUon theAme'ican Flortst when writing J. C. Robinson Seed Co. Waterloo, Neb. Contract g^rowers of Cucumber, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Sqnash and Pompkiii Seed; Sugar Flint and Field Seed Ooms. Mention the-American Florist when writing GBT QUOTATIONS FROM LSNDRETH SEEDS which SUCCEED ST" Bristol, Pa. BSTABLISHBD IN Ut4. Bfldgeman's Seed Warehouse, RICHARDS BROS., Propa., 37 last le St., bet. Broadway and 4tb Ave., New York Telephone 423S Gramercy. Danish Seeds If you take interest in CaUmge, Cauli- flower. Tomato, Carrot, Mangel, Swede and Turnip, please apply to CHR. OLSEN, Odense,Denmark Wholesale Seed Grower(Establ4sbed 1862) in order to have your name placed on ny mailins list. H. WREDE, LDNXBUKG, GKRMANT PANSY SEED 178 First Prizes, the highest awards Chicago. Paris.London.Bruxelles. 1000 seeds, finest mixed .... 25c 1 oz. ■' " " ..C.25 application. Cash with order. Telegraph Code Am. Seed Trade Association »2.00 In either stifl or flexible cover. Address order AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Cttlcago. Order now and increase your stock by Spring. Our stock of Cannas is in excellent shape and absolutely true to name. Will make the following low price for the next 30 days only: — King Humbert, The King of all Cannas, $.1.50 per 100: $30.00 per 1000. New York, bronze leaved, orchid flower- ing, btilliant carmine. $3 00 per 100. MephUtO, tbe darkest crimson variety in commerce, $3.00 per 100. Venus, a soft rosy pinli. quite distinct and attractive, $2.50 per 110. Egandale, Florence Van^an and Dnke of Marlborough, ?2.on per lOO. Alsace, Cbas. Henderson, Grand COan- celor Bulow, Mile. Berat, Louisiana, $1.50 per 100; $14.00 per 1000. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Oats Barley Wheat SWEDISH SPECIALTIES Grown Under Government Control All. Svenska Utsaedes Aktieb. SVALOEF, SWEDEN. Descriptive Pamphlet Prices and Samples on application. A|°ifs LOECHNER & 80., > 'sJ?eVr New York Oats Barley Wheat Plant Now! A free flowering, yellow centered PEONY Very early and a fine cut flower, 2 to 3 eye divisions, $5,00 per 100, for cash. THOMAS J. OBERLIN, Sinking Spring, Berks Co., Pa Uention the American Florist when wrttim S. M. Isbell & Co^ Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SE£D GROWERS, Bean, Cocomber, Tomato, Pea, Mnskmelon. Sanash. Watermelon, Radish, Sweet Com. Correspondence solicited. kiention the American Florist when writing Waldo Rohnert OILKOT, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower, Specialties: Lettuce. Onion, Sweet Peas, Aster. Cosmos, Mignonette, Verbena in variety. Correspondence Solicited. Contract Seed Grower SPECIALTIES: Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, Vine Seed and Field Corn. EDGAR F. HURFF, Mullica Hill, New Jersey CorrespoDdence Solicited. Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers ♦ ♦ For the Wholesale Seed Trade. CXRPINTERIS, CALir Mways mention The American Florist whenyou order stock. SMILAX Fine bnshy plants, 2V2-inch, $1.60 per 100; $13.50 per 1000. Aspraagus Sprengeri, fine2V^-in., $1.50 per 100; 4-in. $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, fine plants, 2V^- inch, $2.00 per 100. Pansies, onr well known strain, none better; Forget-me-not, Daisies, (Bel- 11s), Wallflowers, Sweet Williams, Galllardlas. all these are fine plants, at $2.50 per 1000; $10.00 for 6000. Hollyhocks, double, in separate colors, 76c per 100, $5.00 per 1000. Lettuce, Grand Rapids, $1.00 per 1000; $8.50 lor 10,000. J. C. SCHMIDT. otter and Maide Sts., BRISTOL, PA, Mention theAmerican Florist when writing CARNATIONS White Wonder THE BEST WHITE CARNATION for all growers. Extra Large Field-Grown Plants, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per lOOO. Prompt delivery. F.Oorner&SonsCo.[nT^^"'' ifention the American Florist when writing PEONIES At bargain prices. Also other stock. Write for list. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O igii. The American Florist. 697 A Great Opportunity in PEONIES This list comprises the very best varieties for Florists to grow for cut flowers, and all of them are guaranteed true to name. WHITE Per 100 Alba Sulphurea $15 00 Couronne d' Or 30 00 Due de Wellington 20 00 Duchesse de Nemours 20 00 Festiva 10 00 Mme. Coste 10 00 Mme. Cronsse 20 00 Marie Lemoine 30 00 Reine Victoria 10 00 Mme. de Verneville 20 00 LIGHT PINK Achille 10 00 Mile. Leonie Calot IB 00 Albert Cronsse 75 00 Marguerite Gerard 50 00 PINK Per 100 Mme. Bollet $15 00 Mme. Chaumy 15 00 Mme. Dncel 30 00 Mme. Muyssart 15 00 Mons. Barrall 15 00 Mons. Jnles Elie 40 00 Czarina 15 00 Ednlis Superba 16 00 Dr. Bretonneau 16 00 Livingstone 40 00 RED Felix Cronsse 40 00 Louis Van Houtte 20 00 Rubra Superba 25 00 Marechal Vaillant 20 00 NOTE— Owing to the extremely low price at whi:h we ofifer these varieties, no less than 26 of a kind will be furnished at the 100 rate. Cottage Gardens Company, Inc. QUEENS, NEW YORK CHRYSANTHEMUMS HaviDS disposed of oar surplus stock plantsof Advance, w* are now io position to take orders lor youne plants, for January or February de- Ifyerv. of the three fotlowiOK: Smith's Advince— The earliest laree-flowering white, a 6ne companion of Golden Gfow. Can be had from July onward, accordioK to date of plaitiof and selectiBK buds. Being more dwarf and flowers more double than October Frost is a decided improvement on that variety. It has been so well received by all purchasers this season that we predict a very heavv demand. Price: Sl,20per 10; $1000 per 100. Onaka— This variety has sustained our last year description. Being a itrong grower, with per- fect stem and foliage, a fine incurved bloom of a pleasing shade of pink, and maturing the first week of October places it foremost among early pinks. In fact, there is no other good pink to compete with it at this date. Price: $1.20 per 10; $10.00 per 100. Chryiolora— This variety is about 15 days earlier than Col. O.Appleton: isof largersize »lrotteer stem, not as tall, in color is intermediate be- tween this variety and Major Bonoaffon. This, with its excellent keeping qualities, places it in the front ranks of ihe commercial sorts. Price: $3.00 per 10; $25.00 per 100. Place Your Orders Early. Elmer D. Smith £c Co., Adrian, Mich. SPECIAL ROOSEVELT FERNS 214-in. stock at $2.50 per doz., $17.60 per 100, $150 per 1000, can fill orders at once or book them for future delivery. Write us. GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Flower Colors Use our COLOR CHART in describing: tbem, PBICE. Sl.OO POSTPAID. American Florist Co., 440 S, DurboraSl.. CBICAOO Geraniums Good cuttings well packed. S. A. Nutt, per 1000 $11 50; Ricatd. Foitevine. per lO.O. $14. Have no other varieties. Hardy Phlox 100 000 a fine assortment of over 20 varie- ties, sold nolibeled at $2 50 per 100. Plumosus Good stock at $2.50 per ICO. To save time. »end cash with the order. Iris Yellow, lavender and blue three best earliei at $1.50 per IW. Sprengeri Good stock at $1.50 per lOO. Lime The best in the market, before you buy let me tell you about it. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus Per 100 Plamoao*, 2H in. pots 2 00 Aipara^DS Sprengeri, 2ti'iD. pots per 1000. $17.50 2 00 Pansy Plants $2.50 per 1000 Primroses Per too Chinese Obc. Alba. Rosea and Ferbesi.$2 00 Obconica Gigantea 2^ in. pots 3 00 Vinca Variegata.from field 4 00 Caih. Please. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0. Carnations A SPECIALTY NiC. Zweifel, Norih Milwaukee. Wisconsin. 'rong ASPARAGUS Plunosus, 3-in., at per 1000, $60.00 Sprengeri, 4-in., at per 1000, 60.00 3-in., at per 1000, 45,00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO., Morton Grove, HI. CARNATIONS Field gr»wn select plants. Per 1000 White Enchantress $50 00 White Perfection 50 00 Enchantress 50 00 Rose rink Enchantress 50 00 Miniborya Farm, 109 East Broad St., Richmond, Va. 698 The American Florist. Oct. 21, eVeiietable Growers* AssoclalloD of America. H. F. Hall, Boston. Mass.. President; C West. Irondequoit, N. Y.. Vice President; S. W. Severance. SOS Walker Building, Louisville. Ky., Secretary: M. L. Ruetenilt Cleveland. 0 . Treasurer. Watering: Lettuce. Faulty watering is often the cause of poor crops of lettuce and entire fail- ures. While lettuce does require great amounts of water, it is also easily in- jured by water, especially when air conditions are such that the plants do not dry off readily, hence the watering between October 1 and March 1 must be carefully considered. In our opinion, there is no better time to apply the bulk of the water than before the crop is planted. We have practiced a method of soaking the beds before planting that has given great results in our case and would in most other places where ground beds are used. This method is to apply the water while spading the beds. A hose is turned full stream into the ditch while the men are spading the beds; the water should be about half full in the ditch at all times. This gives a uniform bottom moisture; the beds are left rough for a day or two until the moisture has equalized itself and then the beds are raked down and planted. Each plant as soon as set is watered around the roots only, which method leaves the surface mel- low and dry. No more water is given until the crop is cut, unless in bright sunshine a light sprinkling is given to prevent wilting should such occur. This method approaches very near sub-irrigation, and has none of the dangers of sub-irrigation nor the ex- pense. It is at once the safest, simp- lest and cheapest method and the re- sults are great. The first bed we ever handled in this manner produced a record breaking crop of the finest, cleanest lettuce one could wish; Too often beds are planted- • when on the dry side — the growers aiming to supply the water later on. Such beds never start off well and the whole practice must be condemned. These men are in a hurry to replant the beds, but they lose in the end. To apply our method the beds must be deep and the soil either of good heart or well filled with humus. Such beds if treated as before said will carry a crop to maturity without the everlasting slop- ping and puddling some growers prac- tice. A good many lettuce diseases or troubles are directly caused by im- proper watering. M.^RKETMAN. nontreal. GOOD DEMAND FOR liOSTON FERNS. Business has been very good the last two weeks, the demand for cut flowers far exceeding the supply. The retailers are somewhat disappointed :it the fail- ure of reciprocity, but this should not greatly affect the issue, as we h.ave to draw largely from across the line al- ready. Chrysanthemums are in at tlieir best and are good and fairly plentiful, but one florist remarked that the growers have not kept pace with the size of the orders that the custom- ers turn in nowadays. Roses are about the only article that is plentiful; they are small, but clean and of good sub- stance. Carnations are very scarce, and judging by the poor growth of the plants, will be so for some time to come. There is a good demand for pot plants, notably six-inch ferns of the Boston type, and they are bought by the bench or the load now instead of by the dozen. Bulbs are being heavily planted by all the growers. The Paper White narcissus and Roman hyacinths will soon be in bloom to help with funeral work, for which the demand is good. MOTES. Upon a visit to St. Anne's, Bob. Bur- rows was found busy harvesting the apple crop. He also has arranged to undertake extensive alterations on the grounds of R. B. Angus, besides su- perintending several new places which he is laying out. His carnations and roses in the U-Bar houses are a pleas- ure to see. The crop of vegetables growing on the fields are renowned for their excellent quality. Mr. Bur- rows spoke enthusiastically of the C. H. A. convention next year, and would like to see them out to St. Annes again. A 50,000-gallon water tank and supply pipes is being built for the grounds. The bouquet to be presented to the Duchess of Connaught at the coming- reception will be arranged by S. S. Bain and will contain sprigs of myrtle that were propagated from myrtle that formed the bouquet which the late Queen Victoria carried when she was married to Prince Albert in 1S40. Two years ago Mr. Bain, when on a visit to England, procured cuttings from a friend who had the stock. At the last meeting of the Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club it was decided to hold a chrysanthemum show on a small scale in the clul) rooms, and the prize list is out. Most of the grow- ers promised to enter in one or more lines, especially in the cut bloom and big plant sections. Williams at Clouston's was harvest- ing vegetables. His onions were all of exhibition size, and cauliflower looked extra fine. Mr. Williams al- ways makes one welcome with his smile. Luck. Pateeson, N. J.— The plants and shrubbery used in the decoration of the hall of the Flower show held September 2?>, was the display of Bob- bink & Atkins of Rutherford. MUSHROOMS HOW TO GROW THEM BY WM. FALCONER. The Best American Book on the Subject. 170 Fages. 29 lUustrations. Price 91.00. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Watcb lor onr Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Lambtrt'i Purv Culture MushrotHD Spawn Substitution of cheaper eradesis thai easily exposed. Fresh sample i^a^>y brick, with illustrated book, mailed ^vLX^ postpaid by manufactareri upon re- ceipt of 40cents in postage. Address Trade M ark . American Spa wnCc.St.Paal.Minn. ^M9lS^i&J^ ENGLISH, Best quality, arriving: constantly. Spawn isfrora ) 25 lbs $2.00 selected specimens \ 100 lbs 6.50 AMERICAN. Our monthly shipments from the manufacturer include all the varieties. Garden City j 25 bricks $3.50 Pure Culture / lOObricks 12.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO: NEW YORK: 31-33 W. Randolph St. 25 Barclay St. Success In Market Gardening REVISED AND ENLARGED EDITION. A new and larger edition of this well known work on market garden- ing. It contains everything a market gardener wants to know, and in a form easily understood. It is an invaluable guide to any one in the business from the beginner to the most experienced. PRICE $1.10 AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. CABBAGE OCTOBER and NOVEMBER Early Jersey Wakefield and '".harlston Wake- field at $1 COper lOOD; io lots of £000, 90c per 1000: lots of SO.OJU. special prices. LETTUCE Five best varieties— Grand Rapids. Biir Boston. Hanson. Tennis Ball and Black seeded Simpson $1.00 per lOtO. SOUO lots, yOc per 1000: 50.000 lots, specialprices. 100,000 Tomato Plants ve best varieties: s Winter Beauty. owbookincT orders per 1000. Special best seed obtain- urselves. cultivat- I the year. In 2H inch pots, in the fi Comet. Sutton's. .^1. Suiton' Sutton's .-Abundance. We are n for the above plants at $20.00 prices on larger quantiiies. Our plants are grown f'om able We are large truckers o ing 20D acres in variouscrops al Fox-Hall Farm, v^^Norf Oik, Va. TO THE TRADE HENRY MIETTE, Quedlinliurg, Germany. ORO'WER and EZF0B1TR on th* '7EBT LABOSST 80AI.E of all OHOIOE 'VEGETABLE, FLCWIER and FABU SEEDS. (Eitabliahed 1717.) 9nar>ialti(ie> Beans, Beets, Cabbage*, Carrots, Eotal BabI L«ek, Lettoeei, Onlaaa, O'CuiaillOOi Peas, Badiihaa, Spinach, Turnips, Swedes, Aitera, Balaams, Bacaalaa, Oftnuitlona, Cinerarias. Gloilnlaa, Larkspur, Naaturtlams, Fauisi, Petnalaa, PkUxaa, Prlmolaa, Scabloua, Stooks, Verbenaa, Zlnnlaa, etc. Catalogue free on application. HEWBY METTE'B TBIUUFH 07 THE OIANX FANSIES (mUed), the moat perfect aad aaat baantifnl In the world, fS.OO per os., or $1.B0 per K oi., 7Bc per 1-16 oc, poatag* paM, Oaah with ordar. All aeeda offered ara grown under my peraonal anperrlsloB on my own Tast groaiMXSt aatf are warranted tme t« name, of atrongeat growth, fluest atocks and beat qaallty. I ALSO OBO'W LABOELT SEEDS ON CONTBAOT. igii. The American Florist. 699 WITTBOLD'S Plants ARE BEST Ptens Serrulata. Order Today and Avoid the Risk of Cold Weafher Shipments Fteris Wlls'.ni Bedding Plants ACHRYANTHES, Rooted Cuttings. Per 1.000 Metallica % 6.00 P. de Bailey 10.00 Lindenii 6.00 Warscewiezii 6.00 Achryanthes, P. de Bailey 2-ln., $2.50 per 100. Ageratum, Stella Gurney and Princess Pauline, 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Alternanthera, Rooted Cuttings, Aurea Nana, Brilliaiittsslma, Paronychoides Major, $6.00 per 1,000. COLEUS, 2-iiich. Per 100 Pflster, red and yellow $2.00 Befkwitb's Gem 2.00 Golden Bedder 2.00 Verschaffeltii 2.00 Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, Rose, 2-in,, $2.00 per 100. Gnaphalium Lanatum, - iu., $2.00 per 100. Heliotrope, 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Ivy, German, 2-in.. $2.00 per 100. Lantana Delicatissima. 2 in.. $2.00. Marguerites, wbite .ind yellow cuttings. $6.00 per 1.000. Salvia, cuttiUBS, Bonfire and Zuricb. $6,00 per 1,000. Vincas, 4-Id.. $2,00 per doz. ; $16.00 per 100. FERVS BOSTONS. Size Each Doz. 100 1,000 2-in $3.00 $25.00 6-in $6.00 45.00 7-in ...$0.76 9.00 S-in 1.00 12.00 9-ln 1.60 18.00 10-ln 2.60 12-in each, $8.60 to $6.00 FERNS Fern Baskets eacb, $1.00, 1,50 and $2,50 ASST. FERNS, FOR DISHES, 2-in., $3 per 100; $L'r> per 1,000. Stove and Greenhouse Plants Araucaria Excelsa, 4-in., 4 tiers, 60o each; $6 per doz. Asparagus Baskets, $1, $1.60 and $2 each. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-In., $3 per 300; 3-ln., $1 per doz. ; $8 per 100. Asparagus Scandens and DeHexus, 4-in.. $1.60 per doz. Asparagus Sprengeri, 3-in., 76c per doz.; $6 per llJO; $60 per 1,000; 4-ln. (600 at 1.000 rate), $1.60 per doz.; $10 per 100; $80 per 1,000. CHKYSANTHEMUM PLANTS. White Garza, 5-in $3 per doz. White Garza, 6-in $4 per doz. Large dbl. Pompons, yellow, 5-in., per doz $3.00 Large dbl. Pompons, yellow, 6-in., per doz 4.00 Small dbl. Pompons, yellow, 5-in., per doz 3.00 Small dbl. Pompons, yellow, 6-In., per doz 4.00 CEOTONS. 214-in $1.00 per doz. 3-in 1.50 per doz. 4-in 280 eacb; $3 per doz. 7-in., 4 in a pot 76c-$l each Cyperus, 4-in $1.25 per doz. ; $8 per 100 DRACAENA FEAGRANS, 21^-in $1.50 per doz. 3-in 2.00 per doz. 4-ln 3.00 per doz. 5-in 6.00 per doz. KENTIA BELMOEIANA. Pot 2H-iD 3-ln 4-ln G-in 6-in 6-in 7-in , 7-ln 8-ln 9-ln 9-in High 8-in. 8-10-in. 12-15-in. 18-20-in. 20-22-In. 2e-28-ln. 2S-30-in. 40-44-in. 44-45-in. 48-50-in. 50-54-in. Leaves 4 4-5 4-5 0-6 5-6 6-7 6-7 6-7 7-8 7-8 7-8 Cocos Weddelliana, 2-in., $1.76 per doz.; $14 per 100; 3-ln., $2.60 per doz.; $20 per 100. LATANIA BOEBONICA, to 2 lvs..$3 per 100; $25 per 1,000 .$3 per doz.; $20 per 100 .S6 per doz.; $40 per 100 Stove and Greenhouse Plants DRACAENA INDIVISA, 2-ln $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000 7-ln., 2>4 to 3-ln, high, $1.26 each; $16 per doz. DEACAENA MASSANGEANA, Oln $1.25 each DRACAENA TERUINALIS. 3-in $1.75 per doe. EUONYMOUS VAEIEGATA. 2M;-ln. (golden and silver leaf) 6O0 per doz. 5-iit. (golden and silver leaf), 36o each; $4.20 doz. 0-in. (golden and silver leaf), 50c each; $6.00 doz. FICUS ELASTICA, (Eubbers), 0-in 60c eacb; $6.00 per doz, FICUS REPENS, Vines, 2%-ln 5O0 each Ivy, English, 3-in....'. 75c per doz. 4-ln $1.50 per doz. Fandanus Utilis, 3-in $2 per doz. PANDANUS VEITCHII, 4-in 6O0 each; $5.50 per doz, 5-in 76o each; $9.00 per doz. 6-ln $1.00 each; 12.00 per doz. Primula Obconica, 3-ln $6 per 100 Sansevierias, 4-ln 20o each; $2.26 doz. SOLANUM ACtn-EATISSUniM. 6-in., strong plants. .. .6O0 eacb; $6 per doz. SOLANCTH CAPSICniI. (Jerusalem Cherry.) 5-in $2 per doz.; $15 per 100 6-ln $3 pec doz. TBADESCANTIA VAEIEGATA. (Wandering Jew.) 2-in 40c per doz.; $3 per 100 $0.75 1.00 1.50 2.50 4.50' 6.60 8.00 10.00 Doz. 100 $1.60 $12.00 2.00 16.00 3.60 30.00 9.00 12.00 18.00 30.00 Pot 21,'o-in. 3-in.. . 4-in . . . 5-in. . . 5-in. . . 6-ln... 7-ln. . , 8-in.., 9-in... KENTIA FORSTERIANA. High 4-6 4-6 5-6 5-6 6-7 Pot 7-in.. 9-in.. 10-ln.. 12-in.. 20-24-ln. 30-35-ln. 36-38-ln. 40-42-ln. 46-60-ln. MADE UP PLANTS, High 24-301n. 50-54-ln. 58-BO in. 62-70-in. $0.76 1.00 2.50 4,60 7,00 In Pot 3-4 3-5 4-5 4-5 Doz, $1.60 e.oo 8.60 6.00 9.00 12.00 Each $ 2.60 800 10.00 16.00 PHOENIX CANARENSIS. 7-in., 36-40-ln. high $ 2.60 each 10-iri., 60-54-ln, high 8.00 each lOin., 60-64-ln. high 10.00 each PHOENIX EOEBELENII. 2%-ln $2 per doz.; $15.00 per 100 3-in $3 per doz.; $22.60 per 100 5-ln $9 per doz.; $70.00 per 100 6-in $2.00 eacb 7-ln 2,60 each PHOENIX EECLINATA. 4-in 26c eacb; $3 per doz.; $20 per 100 5-tn 6O0 eacb; $6 per doz. 6-ln 75c each; $9 per doz. AEECA LUTESCENS. 3-ln., 3 plants In a pot, $2 per doz.; $16 per 100. 7-ln.. 4 to 5 plants in a pot, 36-ln, high, 8-ln., 5 to 6 plants in a pot, 60 to R4-ln. high, $6 eacb. Pte IS Magiiincd. THE GEO.WITTBOLD CO. ED6E3RO0K, CHICAGO. Ptens CretiCd, Aibo t-ineata 700 The American Florist. Oit. 21, I The Nursery Trade J II AmerlcaD Acsoclallon of INorserymen II J. H. Dayton, Painesville, O.. President: iW H. Wyman. North Abrngton. Mass.. Vice. President; John Hall. Rochester.N Y..Sec'y Thirty seventh annual convention to be held at Boston. Mass.. 1912. The Civil Service Commission will hold an examination for assistant for- est ranger October 2o-24, 1911. It is estimated that 4tl0 eligibles will be needed during the field season of 1912 at an entrance salary of $1,100 per an- num. The examination will be held at National forest headquarters in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California. Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Min- nesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota. Utah, Washington and Wyo- ming. Peonies. When the foliage of the peonies has been killed by the frost the tops should be removed and a good top-dressing of manure given them. While the peony is perfectly hardy and needs no cover- ing for protection, yet it is a gross feeder and revels in a rich soil, and the old established plants give much bet- ter bloom when liberally manured ev- ery year, and to top-dress them the old growth is better removed, and in doing this the natural covering is taken from the roots. In early spring the manure should be forked into the ground. In sections of the country where the weather is not yet severe it Is not too late to divide or move the old plants, but it should be attend- ed to at once for the plants are making active root growth at this time and should be given a chance to get estab- lished in their new locations before hard freezing weather sets in. Zenobla Speclosa. The order Ericaceae furnishes many beautiful flowering shrubs, a number of which may be considered as the aristocrats of the garden, for they are of distinct appearance and of a highly decorative character without being coarse. Zenobia speciosa, remarks a writer in The Garden may be consid- ered as one of these, for it has a great many points in its favor. A native of the Southern United States, it forms a bush two feet to three feet high, with oval leaves and white bell-shaped flow- ers, which are borne in profusion from the leaf-axils of the previous year's growth. The flowers have a peculiar waxy appearance and are thick in tex- ture, a fact which assists in prolonging the flowering period. The normal blos- soming time is the end of May and early June, but of late years, the shrub has become popular for forcing. It is doubtful, however, whether it will ever be cheap enough to be forced exten- sively, for it is of very slow growth when young; consequently, a period of several years must elapse between the sowing of the seeds and the plants being large enough to warrant their being forced. The variety pul- verulenta is of even more distinguished appearance than the type, for its leaves are of a pretty glaucous hue. If seeds of this variety are sown, both the var- iety and type may be obtained from them. Duty on Rosa RuK:osa. In the matter of the protest of F. B. Vandergrift & Co. against the as- sessment of duty on the importation of rosa rugosa as rose plants, budded, grafted or grown on their own roots at four cents each the general ap- praisers have rendered the following decision : "The merchandise in question is in- voiced as '2500 rosa rugosa.' These are rose plants, and were assessed under the provision in paragraph 204, tariff act of 1909, for 'rose plants, budded, grafted, or grown on their own roots, four cents each.' They are claimed by the importers to be duti- ahie under the further provision in the same paragraph for 'stocks, cuttings, or seedlings of ■* * * briar rose, three years old or less, one dollar per thou- sand plants.' "Some testimony was taken in this case; and the board has had before it at various times heretofore a com- modity known as the rosa rugosa. The rosa rugosa, it seems, is not the true briar rose which is raised in this coun- try as a seedling for stock upon which to graft other roses for the production of rose plants, but is a native of the Orient; and while it is grown from the .seed, it embraces several varieties, .some of which are desirable as rose plants for the culture of roses to be used as cut flowers and for ornamental purposes. These desirable varieties are perpetuated and prolongated by means of graftin,g or budding upon other stalks or stems, as in this case. When that operation is performed we are satisfied the goods are not covered by that portion of the paragraph claimed by the importers, but have then be- come rose plants, budded or grafted. The testimony upon the part of the im- porters is clear that the plants here in question are the budded and grafted rose plants of a particular variety of rosa rugosa, desirable as a rose in rose culture and for ornamental purposes. In the cases heretofore considered by the board where the rosa rugosa was held to be dutiable as a briar rose the plants have been seedlings, and we think we can not extend that ruling to include budded and grafted rose plants such as are in question here. The protest is therefore overruled." Secretary Wilson's Reply. At the convention of the American Association of Nurserymen held at St. Louis, Mo., June 14-16, the legislative committee reported on the proposed legislation regarding federal inspection and quarantine of nursery stock, and it was thought that too arbitrary power was given the department by the proposed bill. In Circular 37 is- sued by the Department of Agriculture Secretary James Wilson outlines the necessity of a federal law and what is proposed by the measure now before congress, and concludes as follows: "The fear that is expressed that some one person will have arbitrary powers over the entire importing busi- ness is quite unfounded. The features of the bill which come under the au- thority of the Secretary of Agricul- ture under the supervision of the Sec- retary of Agriculture by designated ofiicials representing the Bureau of En- tomology and Plant Industry and the Forest Service of the department. The department by the present service and notifications received will become a sort of clearing house for information for the benefit of state inspectors. The department will also control the sub- jects of labeling and foreign inspec- tion. "All inspection in this country after the goods are delivered has been left to the different states, and the depart- ment will have no function in this particular except in an advisory capac- ity. The provisions for foreign quar- antine and for quarantine of limited districts within the United States are properly matters for federal control. "In view of the success of the United States Department of Agriculture in past years in building up every form of agricultural industry in this coun- try, and its constant and earnest ef- forts in this direction, there is no ground whatever for the fear that in this particular instance the depart- ment will become an enemy of the im- portant nursery bvisinese and take any unreasonable action to its detriment. The subject of regulation and control will be carried out with the sole idea of protecting the fruit, forest and nur- sery business." Melro.se, Mass.— A. M. Tuttle Co.. who sold their greenhouse to Charles Rapp some time ago. will continue the nursery business at 11 .Sargent street. Fruit Trees ^PElfrlto";!"''- Fine Trees. Prices reasonable. MITCHELL'S NURSERY, Beverly, Ohio Phoenix Nursery Company Nuraerrmen and Floriata BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS Send list ot nanta lor prlcei. Wholesale cataloBue for 1911 now ready Jacs Smits & Co., (B0IS.X Azaleas, (bardy). Berried Plants, Bleedini Hearts, Blue Spruces, Box wood, Clematis, Climb- ing Plants, Conifers, Evergreens, Funkias !■ sorts. Hydrangea P. Q., Japan Maples, Peonisi, Pot-grown Plants, (Lilacs a specialty), Rbode- denrons, Roses, Spireas, Valleys. Price List Free on Demand. /^^ Arbor Vitae '^\ (Thnya Ocddentalls.) A splendid stock of 3 to 4 ft. sad 4 It 5 ft. trees. Write for descriptions and priest, The Wm. H. Moon Co., MORRISVnXI. FA. LARGE TREES OAKS and MAPLES Pines and Hemlocka ANDORRA NURSERIBSs Wm. Warner Harper. Prop, Chestnnt HIU, PBHA., FA. For Fall Planting I/iliam Tennifolinm, Hansoni, Davnri- cum, Henryi, Elegans atid Wallace); Daphne Cneorum, Delphinium For- mosutn, Syringa Japonica, German and Japan Iris. Fall list issaed in Aagnst. E. S. MILLER, Wading Rlver,N. Y. igii. The American Florist. 701 Only a Short While Remains fo Order Vaughan^s Choice Plants So that we can ship before freezing weather sets in. Do It NoW. Araucaria Excelsa Glauca. S-ln. pots, 10-12 in. bigb, 2-3 wborls.. 6-ln. " 14-16 In. •• 3 " .. 6-ln. •' 16-18 in. " 4 " .. Gacb $0.76 1.26 1.60 ARAUCABIA ROBUSTA COMPACTA. 6-ln. pots. 12 In. bIgb, 3-4 wborla 1.26 6-ln. •' 14-16 In. •' 4 " 2.00 7-ln. " 18 20 In. " 4-5 " 3.00 ARECA LUTESCENS. 4-in. pots. 3 plants eacb. 15-18 in. tilEb 36 ASFARAOnS. Hatoheri. Bacb Dozen 100 21^ Incb $0.30 $3.00 $16.00 Plumosus Nanus. 2 Inch .60 8.00 2% " .76 4.60 Sprengeri. Seedllnifs I.OO IVt Inpb .60 8.00 Cineraria Hybrida, iVi iucli 60 4.00 FEKNS. Assorted for Dlsbes. (Our selection of Tarleties. Doz. 214 inch per 1,000, $30.00.) $0.80 JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Doz. Strong plants, fleld-erown. in pots $1.60 Dozen $ 8.00 14.00 17.00 14.00 22.00 84.00 8.00 1.000 $100.00 26.00 40.00 8.00 26.00 100 $ 3.50 100 $10.00 Kentia Belmoreana. Size Pot 6 " 6 " 6 " 7 " 7 " 8 •■ 9 " 10 " 10 " Heisht .6-6 18 . 6 22-24 .&-7 26-28 .6-7 28-30 .6-7 30-32 .6-7 36-38 .6-7 42-46 .6-7 48-60 .6-7 62-54 Each . .76 . 1.60 . 2.00 . 2.60 . 3.00 . 4.00 . 6.00 . 8.00 . 12.00 Dozen 9.00 17.00 Kentia Forsteriana. Size Pot Leares 4 Inch 6 15 5 •' 6-6 20-24 5 " 5-6 24-28 6 " 6-6 30-32 6 " 5-6 34-36 7 '• 6-7 36-40 8 " 6-7 40-44 8 " Tub... .6-7 44-48 8 " 6-7 52-55 9 " 6-7 60 10 •' 6-7 66 12 " Tnb....6-7 72 Height Each '- Inch $ 0.60 " 76 " 1.00 " 1.60 " 2.00 " 3.60 •• 4.00 " 6.00 " 6.00 " 8.00 •• 10.00 " 16.00 Dozen $ 6.00 8.00 11.00 17.00 Per 100 $40.00 Size Pot 7 8 8 8 9 Tub.. KENTIA FORSTERIAN\-Made-up. No. of Plants Helebt 3 30-34 •' .... 3-4 34-38 '• .... 3-4 40-42 " ... , 3-4 44-48 " ..., 3-4 52-56 " ... Eacb . 3.S0 . 4.00 . 6.00 . 6.00 . 8.08 Size Pot 8 inch . , 8 •• ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. LATAMA BORBONICA. Leaves Height 6-7 26-28 Inch 6-7 34-36 " PANDANUS UTIUS. 3-inch pots 4-inch pofs Phoenix Canariensis. Each .$0.18 . .26 Bach t 2.00 . t.CO Dozen t 1.60 2.60 Size Pot HelEht 8 inch 30-35 incb 8 " Tub 40-45 " PHOENIX RECLINATA 6 inch 24-26 incb PHOENIX ROEBELENI Size Pot .* 3.00 . 4.0« .$0.76 $ 8.00 Eacb inches »?•«? 5 Inches Size Pot 6 inches 7 inches 8 inches 9 in. Tub Height 16 to 18-in. 20 to 22-ln. 22 to 24-in. 24 to 26-in. PEPPERS, CHRISTMAS. 5 incb POINSETTIAS. 2V4 inch PRIMULA 0BC0NICA.2^i Dozen t 6.00 14.00 Dozen $22.08 1.26 Spread Each 20 to 22-ln $2.00 22 to 24-in 2.60 24 to28-in 4.00 30 to32-in 6.00 Bach Dozen Per 100 Per 1.000 $0.20 Dozen $2.00 .86 .60 $16.00 6.00 4.00 $46.00 86.00 CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK Greenhouses, Trial Grounds and Nurseries: Western Springs, III. A FEW GOOD THINGS YOl WANT. Geraninms, Nutt. Bucbner. Ricard. Perkins. Poitevioe. 2 in. $2.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, 5 in. 2Sc each. Wtiitmani Ferns, 4 in.. 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3-in.. iS.OO: 4 in., $10 00: 5 in. $25 00 oer 100. Vlnca Van, 2 in., 2c. Asparagus Sprengen, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Asparagus Plnmosns, 2 in.. $3 00 per 100. Cash with order GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. Uention the American Florist when writinji The Best White Rose Ever Offered WE SHALL DISSEMINATE Double While Killarney We Are Now Booking Orders for March Delivery. See it in St. Lonis, Milwaukee, or at the Chicago Ftorists* Club meeting in November. See it growing at The Budlong Rose Co., in Auburn, R. I., or with us at Cromwell. Order now to be sure of early delivery. a. N. PICRSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. For Names Use The Trade Directory SS'oo 702 The American Florist. Oct. 2r Dreer's Seasonable Specials. Palms, Ferns, Araucarias, Pandanus, Etc. A special offer of the above has just been milled to the trade, if you did not receive a copy and are interested write us. r\al-|l jci^ A special catalogue offering 200 standard np-to- ■-'**'*■ '**^ ■ date varieties will be sent for the asking. It will pay you to consult this before making up your 1912 catalogue. Special offers of Japanese Iris, Peonies, and Hardy Perennial Pliioxes are also still in force. Special Circulars offering Seasonable Stocks are made throughout the season, if jou aie in ihe Trade and do not receive copies write ns and we will p ace your name on our mailing hit. For complete linesof Seasonable Florist's Stock, consult our current Wholesale List, issued September 1. Henry A. Dreer, Inc. 114 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Los Angeles, Calir. After perhaps the best summer's business on record, the latter half of September was a little quiet, but Oc- tober has been good so far with every prospect of better things to come. Half an inch of rain the last week in September brightened up the outside stock considerably and did practically no harm to the chrysanthemums. Cosmos, white and pink, are both in fine condition now and make a little change from carnations and other out- door crops. Indoor carnations are much improved and the quality of the Victory coming from the local growers would be hard to beat anywhere at this time of the year. Among roses there are splendid American Beauties from inside, while Killarney and White Killarney from young stock are ex- cellent. Richmond is not quite as good as it has been, the nights being al- most too cool for this variety where firing has not begun. A number of fine roses continue to arrive from out- doors, the foliage being remarkably good for the section. Chrysanthemums are not as yet a glut on the market, but their numbers are increasing daily and the avalanche will soon be due. Violets are plentiful, but good lily of the valley is scarce; there is a good deal coming in from the north of the state, but it is decidedly poor, with yellow, sickly-looking foliage. In orchids, Cattleya labiata is the prin- cipal offering, there being but little demand for any others in this city. Plant trade is slow, a few pot chrys- anthemums, coleuses and ferns being the best offerings. NOTES. E. C. Cloud, who has been running the Dolphin Flower Shop on Spring street, disappeared between days re- cently and there are several people, in- cluding growers, who would like to know where he is. His plan, ap- parently, was to get all he could in ready cash, jewelry and other easily portable property and then decamp. Wm. Haerle is cutting fine C. Touset chrysanthemums and the roses are in good shape. There is also a good cut of Cattleya labiata and cold storage Lilium gipTfinteum. Morris Goldenson I'eports a large in- crease in trade since taking over the AVolfskill btisiness. Morris is naturally a little elated over having the order for cornucopias for President Taft's personal carriage on his visit to this city October 16. Good funeral work and plenty of it has kept the staff here busy. Some fine Nephrolepis su- perbissima. small healthy stock in fives and sixes, make a good show and are a novelty in this neck of the woods. Wright's Flower Shop had the dec- orations at a pretty %vedding October 4, using pink roses in all excepting one room, which was treated with white cosmos. Several other weddings and club dances are on the cards, and by the look of the advance orders which are in for November business will surely be brisk here. The stock from the greenhouses at Gardena is coming in fine. At the Los Angeles Flower Market business has been booming and there is always a good supply of stock of all kinds on hand. C. Morton says they have 137,000 chrysanthemums contracted for, which will mean some tall hustling. If they are all as good as those now being shown, however, the quality will surely help to sell them. Albert Knopf, of the Redondo Floral Co., reports trade as excellent. Be- sides a heavy run of funeral work this firm had the decorations at the Sierra Madre club October 5. Tokay grapes were used with good effect, with the flowers for table decoration. Batiste has been sick for a week, but is back at his post again. Business is booming with Thee Flor- ists, one of the best orders received during the current week being for a fine pall of lily of the valley and or- chids. Good chrysanthemums, pots and cut. fine Lilium rubrum and cos- mos are among the best stock shown in this elegant store. Mrs. Chas. Bra zee, of Wilmington, has been down with typhoid fever for several weeks, but is now convalescent. Mr. Brazee is adding another three acres of bulbous stock to his already immense plantings this season. All his flowers are contracted for by the Los Angeles Flower Market. Geo. C. Watson, of Boyle Heights, is sending to Morris Goldenson some magnificent American Beauties, fine flowers of good color and on long, w'ell- Carnations Field Plants 100 1000 Enchantress $6 00 $60.00 5ti0 White Enchantress 5 00 May Day 6.00 60.00 Mary Tolman 6.00 40.00 Sangamo 5.00 40.00 250 at 1000 rate. Healthy, Well Branched Stock. Write for prices on quantities, DES PLAINES FLORAL CO. DES PLAINES, ILL. Asparagns Plumosus. 2 id pota $2.00: V/i in. pois >3.C0: 3 in. pots $4 00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2 in. pots. $2.00; 3 in. pots $4 00 per 100. Smilax, 2 in. pots. $2.00: 3 in. pots. $4.00 per lOu. Ferns, Boston, Whitmani. Scholzeli. Scot li 4 in, pots. $2.00 per doz.; 5-in. pots, $3.C0 per doz. Dracaena Indlvisa, 3 in. pots $4 00 per '00. Gtrranlums. R C. best comroeiciat varie- ties niiuds. Now is the time to start for Christmas forcing. We have tor Christmas the so well adapted standard varieties— Deutsche Perle. double white; Simon Mardner and Mme. Pet- rick double pink: Vervsneana. double rose variegated Price; 75c .?l.fO $1 25, $1.50 to $?,00. f Easter Varieties— Sch-yveriana, Ve'vseoeana. Simon Ma-dner 51c. 75c. $1 00 $1.25 $1 50 to $2 00; Mme.Van derCruvssen Niobe. Empress of India. Apollo. Prof. Wolters. Cyclamen Grandiflora, 4 in.. 2Sc. Adlantum nybridum, large 4-in.. 15c; medinm size 4 in.. 10c. Three Houses in Ferns Pot, Not Bench Grown. Nepb. Scottii, Scholzell and Vmitmani, 5H to 6 in. pots 35c 40c aod 50c; 7in. 75c totl.OO. BostonFerns, 54 in..35c to 40c; 6-in.,50c: 7-in. 7Sc tn $1,00. Neph Cordata Compacta, 4-in.. 10c. Scboizeli, 4-iD. 20c; 5V2io6in.pots.30c.40cto50c. Ferns for Dishes, a good assortment. 2H in. pots $4, (XI per 1 0. rteris jVilsoni Ferns, 6 in. pans. 3 plants in • pan 25c to 35c per pan. Fern Bitls. imported direct from Japan, already started. 50c. 2S at 100 rates. Cash with order, please. All plants must travel at purchaser's risk. GODFREY ASCHMANN Wholesale Grower and Importer ol Potted Plants, 1012 W. Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing Fargo, N. D. There has been no killing frost up to this time, the middle of October, while generally we have a frost early in September, consequently while trade is slowly picking up it is not as good as usual and we are awaiting a good frost to give it a little life. W. B. Shotwell took an automobile trip to Aberdeen, S. D., last week, and although the summer was extremely dry. the florists' stock looks well and they report trade as good. The Shotwell Floral Co. has erected a iie\\- house 25x100 feet to be devoted to the culture of pot plants. The Grand Forks florists are all looking forward to a good season. S. Field Grown Carnation Plants PcrUO 1000 White Perfection $6 00 $50 00 Lady Boun iful 6 00 SO 00 (Jueen Louis 6 00 50 00 Apple Blossom 6 00 50 00 Enchantress 6 Ou 50 00 Pioklmperial 6 90 50 00 Admiration 6 00 50 00 Lawson 600 5000 Winsor 6 lO 50 00 Flamingo 6 00 50 00 Robt. Craig 6 00 50 CO Harlowarden 6 00 SO 00 kooscvelt 6 00 50 00 Canary Bird. Jessica 6 00 50 00 J. L. DILLON, BloomsliDrg, Pa. igrr. The American Florist. 705 Heacock's Palms and ferns Home Grown. Strong and Well Established. Order at once, while you can have them Shipped by freight. While our sales have been much heavier than ever before, we are still strong on sizes quoted: Pot 2H-in 3 -in 5 -in 6 -in Cedar tub 7 -in 7 -in 9 -in 9 -in 9 -in Kenlia Belmoreana Each Ivcaves 4 5 . 6to 7 . 6to7 t,eaves 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 In. high 8 to 10.. 12.. 18.. 24. In. high 34 to 36.. 36 to 36.. 40 to 45.. 42 to 48.. 48 to 51.. Doz. $ 1 60 2 00 $0.50 6 00 . 1.00 12 00 Each Doz. .$2 50 $30 00 3 00 36 00 . -J 00 48 00 6 00 6 08 Cocos Weddelliana Pot In. high 100 2V2-in. 8 to 10.. $10 00 2H-in. 10 to 12 15 00 Pot 6-in. 6-in. Kentia Forsteriana Leaves In. high Each Doz. 6 to 6 6 28 to 30 34 to 36 $1 00 $12 00 1 60 18 00 Kentia Forsteriana Cedar Made Op tub Plants In. high Bach Doz. 7-in. 4 36 $2 50 $30 00 7-in. 4 36 to 40 3 00 36 00 9-in. 4 40 to 42 4 00 48 00 9-in. 4 42 to 48 5 00 80 00 Gibotium Schiedei Cedar tub. Spread Each 9-in. 4 to 5 feet $4 00 to $5 00 9 in, 6 to 6 feet 6 00 Areca Lutescens Pot Plants in pot In. high Bach 7-in. 3 36 $2 00 8-in. 3 42 3 00 Cfdar Tub Plants in tub In. high Each 9-in. Several 48 to 64 $6 00 9-in. " 6-ft 7 50 Phoenix Roebelenl Pot Each 5-in. Nicely characterized $1 00 6-in. 18to20-in. spread 1 60 Cedar tub High Spread Each 7-in. 18-in. 24-in $2 00 JOSEPH HEACOCK CO. Wyncote, Pa. Railway station, Jenkintown Ferns for Dishes Per 100 Per 1000 2W-ln $3.50 $30.00 Asparagas Plamosns, 2Vi-incb $3 50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. 3in. $6.00 per 100. Primroses, Obconica, best large flowering strain stione ZH inch pot plants. $3.00 per 100: $i5.00 per 1000. ■^nn ,t 1000 rates. Cash with order Robber Plants, 6 in pot. 20-24 in. high. 50c each. Arancarla Excelsa. 5 in. pot, SOc to 75c each; 6-in. pot. $1.00 to $1.25 each. FRANK OECHSLIN, 4911 Quincv St.. CHICAGO SMITH'S ADVANCE CHRYSANTHEMUM stock plants 25c each. Golden Glow, stock plants lOc each. ELI CROSS, 25 Monroe Street GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. SPECIALTIES. Roses, from 3'in pott. Chrysantbemnms Carnations for fall deliverr. Smilax. Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Pricei low. Send for liit. Wood Brothers. £^i°fo^£: The Trade Directory Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United states and Canada. Price: $3.00 postpaid. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. S'* Boston Ferns for growing on. we have 15.000 of them 4 inch $15 00 per 100 Sinch 25 00 per 100 6 inch 40.00 per 109 Asparagus PIamosus,2 inch $2.50 per 100 Cash, please. THE REESER PLANT COMPANY ^"'"pir.'tsren"''"' SPRINGFIELD. OHIO Merdxon t^ie Ainerican Florist when writing J. D. Thompson Carnation Go. Carnation Specialists JOLIET, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants JIIIIPI OLUl i, BROOKLYN. N.Y. LEEDLE SPRINGFIELD 21/rln. ROSES *•'«• Slilpping — Bookinft — Growing. CARNATION PLANTS Direct from the Grower. Per lOOO Lawson Enchantress 4c each 35 00 Sangamo, 4c each 35 00 Alvina 4c each 35 00 MayDay 4c each 35 00 Wlnsor. 4c each 35 00 Victoria 4c each 35 00 Boston Market 4c each 35 00 We never shipped a nicer lot of plants than we are now otierini;. Laree. bushy plants with many shoots. At the above price it would pay you to buy this stock to plant in yonr bouses after the early 'mums are gon». Every plant guaranteed or you can return them. Cash with order. HOWARD P. KLEINHANS, 66 Centre Square, EaSTON, PA. Boston Ferns %V2-\n. $30.00 per 1000 iVi-in., $6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 860 at 1000 rate. MagnUlca, 24'inch ISc each HENRY H. BARROWS £ SON, Whilman. Matt. ••• Robert Craig Co... ^^s PALMS and Novelties In Decorattve Plants. Mirket and 49ib Stt., Philadelphia. Pa 706 The American Flokist. Oct. 21, Index to Advertisers. Abbott John f>90 Advance Oo rhe714 716 Allen J K bSy American Spawn Co.69S Amling ECCo 685 Anderson S A.. 69i Andersen Specialty Co 706 Andorra Nurseries 700 AngermuellerGeo H6&7 Aphine MfuCo 7i5 Ascbmann Godfrey.. 7o4 Atlanta Floral Co .691 Au s«dat & Co 7l4 BadKley t^eidel & Meyer Inc 689 Baer Juilus .. 69 Barrows H H & Son.7o5 Bassett & vVashburn 678 Baur J A Hotte.y Cclli Bayersdorfer H 7iO Beaven E A 69 i Be gvent F 7i4 Berning H G 686 Bertermann Bros Cc69l Bobbink &Atl[ins ...7Uj Boddington AT ... II Bodi;erlno& San8Cc696 Boland J BCo 69' BolgiaaoJ&Sons. ...695 Bowe M A 692 Bras'an SeedGro Cc694 Breitmeyer's J Sons 69'» Bridseman's .. 696 Brown A J Seed Co. 694 Brans H N II Buchbinder Bros 71.S Buckbee H W 692 Budl >nB I A 685 Burnett Bros II Burpee W A &Co... II Caldwell the Woods- manCo 691 Camp Conduit Co.. 7i4 Canger & Gormley 691 Carter Geo M 690 Chi Carn. Co I Chicago Flower Growers Ass'n 684 Chi House Wreci£Co7i6 Clark The E BCo.. 11 Clarke's Sons David .692 Cleveland CutFloCo69,* Coles W W 696 Cooke GeoH 69; Cotsonas Gen&Co. 6S7 Cottage Gardens 69U Cowee W J 7il Craig Robt Co 705 CritchelCE 687 CrossEli 70' Crumo Frank F.... 692 Cuoningham Jos H.. 697 Daniels & Fisher... 6'J3 DardsChas 691 Deamnd J B Co 679 Denoaifle &Son.... 644 Dennison Mfg Co... 677 Oesplaines Flo. Co. .702 Detroit Flower Pot.. 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Co 687 Holm & Olson ... 691 Holton&Hunkel Co 676 690 Home Cor School... 704 Hooker H M Co 7 2 Hoit Advertiser.. .. Ill Hrudka L Pottery Co Hunt EH Huiff EdgarT Igoe Bros.. Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 710 labell S M& Co . 6% lack8on&Perkinf695 70j Jacobs S & Sons 711 laosky John — 6' 6 lohnson VV W&Son II Jones Percy 685 Kasting W F Co... 687 Keller Geo & Sons.. Ill Keller J B& Sons.. 692 Kellogg Geo M 692 Kelw'y &Son f95 Kenoicott Bros ... (A$ Ky Tob Prod Co. ...706 Kessler Bros 6S9 KittRobt 612 Kimberlin Seed Co. 69t King Construct'n . 7 6 KleinhansP Howard70T KohrAF HI Kramer I N & Son. .Ill Krick's Letters 712 Kroescbell Bros Co. 711 715 Kruchten John 685 Kuebler Wm 689 Kuehn C A 686 Kuhl Geo A 697 Kusik H-nry & Co,. 687 Kyle &Foerster 685 Lager & Hurrell I Lange A 691 Landreth SeedCo... 696 Leedle Floral Co... 705 Lichtenbereer J ... 7 '6 Loechter & Co . . 696 Lord&Burnham Co. 711 714 McCallumCo 690 McConnell Alex 693 McCullough'sJ M Sons Co 686 McHutchison&Co.. II McKellar Chas W..682 McKenna P& Son. .691 Malandre Bros 691 Mastin J G & Co... 712 Matthews Florist... 692 May & Co LL 692 Mette Henry 698 Michigan Cut FloE>690 Millang Chas.... 689 Miller ES 700 Mimiborya Farm 697 Mitchell W.T & Son7"0 Moltz A &Co 689 MoningerJ C Co. ...7 0 Moon The Wm HCo'OO Moore Hentz &Nasb689 Morehead Mfg Co. .712 Morse C C & Co. 6U4 MtGilead Pottery Colli Munk Floral Co ...687 Murray Samuel. ... o93 Myers Florist 692 Nat Flo B of Trade.. 71 1 N Y Cut Flower Ex.689 Nicotine Mfg Co 7 4 NiesSen Leo Co 637 Northern Mich Evgn Nursery 690 Oberiin Thos J 696 Oechslin Frank 705 Olstn Chr 69b Palethorpe PR Co. 7 0 Palmer W J & Sons. 69? Park Floral Co ..692 Peacock Dahlia Fms6S7 Pedrick Geo & Son. II Perfection Chem Co. 715 Penn the Florist. 69' Pennock-Meehan Cc6b'^' Peters & Reed Pot'ylll Peterson J A 1 Phoenix Nursery Co. 700 Pierce FO Co 716 Piersoo A N 701 Pierson F R Co .... I Pierson U Bar Co.. 715 Pieters & Wheeler SeedCo 644 Pillsbury I L 706 Pittsburg CutFlo Cc6S7 Podesta & Baldocch69i Poehlmann Bros Co 679 697 PoUworth C C Co . 686 693 696 714 Power Wm& Co 695 Pulv'iz'dManure Co7iO Quaker City Machine Works 711 Randall .A L Co. ... 685 Ready Reference... 707 Kandolph& Mc Clements 713 Reed& Keller ..715 Reeser Plant Co. .. 705 Regati Ptg H)use....7l3 Rein berg Peter 6S1 Rice Bros 686 Robinson J C SeedCc696 Rock W L Co 69i Rohnert Waldo 696 Rusch r, & Co .... 686 Routzahn Seed Co... 11 SaakesOC 69? SalifjrdFlow'r Shop692 Schillo Adam . 716 Schlatter Wm.&Son 711 Schmidt J C 696 bchulz Jacob 692 Scoti lohD 703 Seed Trade Report- ing Bu'eau ..695 SeaitlcCutFlo Ex.. 6X7 Shaffer Geo C 693 Sharp Partridge &C0IV Sheridan WF 6^9 Siebrecht&Spibrech'89 Situations & Wants 675 Smdelskv ^ S & Co. (96 Small J H&Sons....69i Smith A W&C0....69? Smith Elmer D& Cc697 Smith Henry 692 Smith J E& Co 706 Smith PJ 6t9 Smith WmC 687 Smith W &T Co.... I Smits Jacs ..701 Stearns LumberCo..713 Sterling Emery Wheel Co Ill StoothoS H A Co.... 71" Storrs&Harrison Co7C3 Superior Machine & Boiler Works. 7'6 Syracuse Pottery CcIII Taylor Steam Spe- cialty Co . - . 712 Texas Seed &FI0 Cr 69.' Thompson Car Co... 705 Thorburn J M&Co... Il TottyChasH 6<;9 Traendlv & Schenck6S9 UeckeClias F 690 Valentine Frank .. 692 Vaughan & Sperry..68? Vick'sSons las II Vaughao'fiSeed Store 1 1,95 698 701 713 Cut Flower Boxes and Fibre Shipping Cases PAPER BOXES of Every Description It will pay you to get car sample! and prices before ordering. THE J. E. SMITH CO. 6-8-10-12 N. Central Ave., BALTIMORE, MO. Vincent R Jr I Wagner Park Cons. 696 Walker FA &Co .. 691 ; Ward&CoRalph M 11 Weber FH 693 Weiland &Risch... 685 , Weiss Chas ScSons. 689 j Welch Bros 6Sb Wietor Bros 680 68i WilksS Mfg Co 712 Wilson Robt G .691 WredeH 69*. WlttboldG.Co...691 699 Wood Bros 705 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Golden80n.693 VokobamaNurs Co. II YouDg A L & Co. ...689 Young & Nugent... 692 Youngs 692 Zech & .Mann. .682 685 Zweifel Nic 697 Gold Letters Gnnmed Gold, Silver and Purple Letters (or inscriptions on Floral Designs. Best and Cheapest on the Market, Send for Samplea and Prices, I I irhtpnhprtrpr ^^^^ Ave. a. new tork i, LlblllliUUBIglil, Telephone Lenox 5644. Mention the American Florist when writing JS^ ^^ SPLIT CARNATIONS ^m mB| Quickly, easily and tlSS^ cheaply Mended. ' jF^y No tools reoulred. ^^^ ^pF Pillsbury Carnation Siapli /ly ^T| ^fe Patented 19C8. •■ I V^ ^^r 2000 for $1.00 postpaid. ri^o ' ■M ^^j6 I. L. PLI.SBURT t« m^ Galesburs. 111. Uention the American Plcrrist when writing Model Extension Carnation Support Mad« -wHii two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growers as the belt support on market. Fat. July 27 '97. May 17. '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices befort ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipment guars nlMd A 0 II IGOE BROS., 1) * U 266 North 9th St., " W BROOKLYN. N. T. Mention the American Florist when writing DAYLITE GLASS CLEANER - QUICK - POWERFUL Will Not Injure Paint or Putty 25 gals, or more. .$0.7^ per gal, 5 to 10 gals 80 per gal. Less thanSgals.. l.OOpergal. Andersen Specialty Go ; Leaves No G''f asy Surface. One gallon will clean from 500 to 700 square feet, ASK YOUR JOBBER OR WRITE TO 4648 Calumet Ave., CHICAGO Tobacco Paper IS THE STRONGEST BIST PACKED EASIEST APPLIED 24 sheets t 0.76 144 sheets 8.60 888sheeU 6.60 1738 sheets 86.10 "Nico-Fume >9 LIQUID Furnishes the IVflost Nicotine for the Money ! Msnufsslired ky THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Loultvllto Ky. OVER 40% NICOTINE By far Ibe CHEAPEST JUST NOTE PRICES Pint I 1.60 H Gallon 6.60 Gallon 10.60 6 Gallons 47.S6 igii. The American Florist. TO! Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ACHYRANTHES. ACHYRANTHES, P. de Bailey, 2-ln., $2.50 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edge- hrook. Cblcngro. Achr.vanthes, K. c, Metallica, $0 per 1,000. P. de Bailey, $10. Llndenli, $6. Warscewlczli. $6. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago. HI. AGERATUMS. AGERATUM, Stella Gurney and Princess Paulina, 2-ln.. $2 per 100. THE GEO. WITT- BOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago. ARAUCARIAS. Araucarlae, Exeelsa glauca, 5-ln., 2 to 3 whorles, 75c each; $8 per doz. ; 6-in., 3 whorles, $1.25 each; $14 per doz.; 6-ln., 4 whorles, $1.60 each; $17 per doz. Robasta compacta, 6-in., 3 to 4 whorles, $1.25 each; $14 per doz.; 6-ln., 4 whorles, $2 each; $22 per doz.; 7-ln., 4 to 6 whorles, $3 each; $34 per doz. Vaugbau's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Araucarlaa. For varieties and prices see ad- Tertlsement elsewhere in this issue. G. Asch- mann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. ARACCARIA BXCELSA. 4-ln., 60c each; $6 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edge- brook, Chicago, 111. Araucarlae, 30,000 plants In stock. Get our circular. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Araucaria exeelsa, 5-ln., 50c to 75c each; 6-ln., $1 to $1.25. Frank OechsUn, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. '_ Araucarlas. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chest- nut St., Philadelphia. ASPARAGUS. ASPARAGUS PLDMOSDS. 2-ln., $3 per 100; 8-in.. $1 per doz.; $8 per 100; ASPARAGUS BASKETS, $1, $1.50 and $2 each; ASPARAGUS SCANDENS and DEFLBXUS, 41n., $1.50 per doz.; ASPARAGUS SPRBNGBRI, 3-ln., 75c each; $6 per doz.; $50 per 1,000; 4-ln. (500 at 1,000 rate), $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; $80 per 1.000. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago. Asparagus plumosus nanus, from 2^-lo. pots, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000; 3-ln., $5 per 100; $45.50 per 1,000. Cash with order please. Floral Hill Gardens, G. F. Nelpp, Prop., Chath- am. N. J. Asparagus plumosus seedlings, $1 per 100; $9 per 1,000; 2M!-ln., $2 per 100. Sprengerl, 2%- In., $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cun- nlpgham, Delaware, O. Asparagus plumosus nanus, 2%-ln., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 3-ln., $6 per 100. Frank OechsUn. 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Asparagus Sprengerl, 2^4-in., $3 per 100; 3- In., $4. Plumosus, 2-ln., $2 per 100. Sprengerl, 2-ln., $2. C. Elsele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. Asparagus pluqjosus, $2.50 per 100. Spren- gerl, $1.50 per 100. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Fine stock. Asparagus plumosus. 2^4-10., 214c; 3-ln.. 5c. Sprengerl, 214-ln.. 2c: 3-In., 4c; 4-ln., 8c. Mosbsek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, Asparagus plumosus. 2^4-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000: 3-ln., $5 per 100: 4-in., $10. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia^ Asparagus plumosus nanus, 4-ln., pots, 1,000 fine plants at $10 per 100. Pine 6-in. Boston ferns. 50c. J. M. Allen, 3419 R. Washine- ton. D. C. Asparagus Sprengerl. 2-ln., $2.50 per 100. Asparagus plumosus. 2-ln., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmana, Newton. N. J. Asparagus Sprengerl, 2%-ln., $1.50 per 100; 4-ln., $5 per 100. AspRrRgua plumosus. 2^^-ln., $2 per 100. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Sprengerl, bushy plants, 3-in., $6 per 100. Schelden & Schoos, Asbury and Warreii Aves., Evanston, 111. Potbound 3-In. Sprengerl, can be shifted Into 5-in., $6 per 100. C. C. PoUworth Co., Mil- waukee. Wis. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. The Reeser Floral Co.. Springfield, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus, 3-ln., $50 per 1,000. Sprengerl, 4-ln., $60 per 1.000; 3-ln., $45. Pcehlmann Bros.. Morton Grove, 111. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengerl plants. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. AZALEAS. Azaleas. For varieties and , prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, Wayne Co., New York SUte. BAY TREES. Bay trees and bos trees; all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roehra Co., Rutherford, N. J. Bay trees (standards), fine assortment; sizes 12 to 48-lnch crowns. Prices, $2.60 to $25 each. Let us know your wants. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. Bay trees. McHutohlnson & Co., 17 Murray St.. New York. Bay trees. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. BEGONIAS. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati, 2%-in., $25 per 100; $200 per 1,000. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati. O. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati, 3-ln., 45c each; $4.50 per doz.; $35 per 100. Vanghan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati, 4-ln., 60c each; $6 per doz.; $45 per 100. Vaughan'a Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Begonia Coralline Lucerne. S-ln.. ready for B and 6-ln.. $3.50 per doz: $28 per 100. The Good & Reese Co.. Sprlngfleld, O. BOXWOOD. Boxwood. McHutcblnson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Boxwood. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N, J. BOUVARDIAS. Bouvardias, Single White, strong, 2-ln., $2.50 per 100. Chas. Frost, Kenllworth, N. I. BULBS. Bulbs, begonia, single flowering, 40c per doz.; $2.50 per 100; $22 per 1,000: double flowering. 60c per doz.; $4 per 100; $35 per 1.000; Glox- inias, separate colors. 75c per doz.; $5 per 100: $47.60 per 1,000. Fottier, Flske, Rawson Co., Faneull Hall Sq.. Boston, Mass. Bulbs," French Roman Hyachlnths, Dutch Ro- man Hyacinths, Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Chinese Lilies. Lilium Formosum, Narcissus Paper Whites. For sizes and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Vaughan'e Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Bulbs. Formosum, 9-10. 200 to case, $1 per 100; $100 pef 1,000. Gigantenm, 7-9 (300 to case), .$7.50 per 100; $65 per l.ono: 9-10 (200 to case), $11 per 100; $100 per 1,000. A. Hen- derson & Co., 30 East Randolph St.. Chicago. Bulbs, tulips, Keiserkroon, $8 per 1,000; La Heine, $6 per 1,000. Crocus. $3 per 1,000; Spanish iris, mixed, $2.50 per l.OOO. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, Wayne Co.. N. Y. Narcissus, Paper White, 13 ctms., SI per luu; $8.50 per 1.000. Scronton Florist Supply Co., 201 N. Seventh Ave., Seranton, Pa. Bulbs. All kind ter. N. Y. Jas. Vlck'B Sons, Roches- Bulbs, begonias and gloxinia. McHutcblnson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Bulbs, Lllium glganteum, case of 200. 7-9, $14. O. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Bulbs. E. S. Miller. Wading Blver, N. I. Bulbs. Burnett Bros., 72 Cortlandt St., New York. CAMNAit. THE IMPROVED CANNA. We have a finer stock of these Improved Wintzer Wonder Cannas than ever before In our history. The price for New kinds is likely to be higher in the Spring because the demand justifies It and the supply Is short. For othar first class kinds prices reduced. Get our list before ordering. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Cannas, King Humbert, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. New York, bronzed leaved, $3 per 100. Mephlsto, dark crimson, $3 per 100. Venus, rosy pink. $2.50 per- 100. Egandale, Flor- ence Vaughan and Duke of Marlborough. $2 per 100. Alsace, Chas. Henderson, Grand Chancelor Bulow, Mile. Berat, Lonislana, $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1,000. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Cannas, next season delivery. $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000 and up. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sont Co., White Marsh. Md. CARNATIONS. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. GUARANTEED TO PLEASE. Per 100 Sangamo $5.00 Alvina 6.00 May Day 5.00 Victory 5.00 Winsor 5.00 M. A. Patten ■ 6.00 Boston Market 6.00 Queen 5.00 Lady Bountiful 6.00 Beacon 7.00 White Enchantress 8.00 Pink Enchantress 7.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 7.00 Lawson Enchantress 5.00 LEWIS J. MATTES, Phllllpsburg. N. J. Per 1000 $50.00 60.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 55.00 50.00 50.00 65.00 60.00 70.00 60.00 60.00 50.00 FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per 1,000 Rose Pink Enchantress $ 6.00 $60.00 Beacon 7.00 65.00 O. P. Bassett 6.00 60.00 Dorothy Gordon 8.00 76.00 Alma Ward 10.00 Craig 6.00 60.00 Ruby 6.00 55.00 CASH OR C. O. D. CHAS. PFEIFFER, 30 Grand Ave.. Ft. Thomas, Ky. CARNATIONS, FIELD-GROWN. Per 100 Per 1.000 Victory $3.00 $25.00 Beacon 3.50 W. n. Taft 3.00 26.00 Lawson-Enchantress 3.00 26.00 Pink Lawson 2.50 Boston Market 3.00 25.00 White Perfection 4.00 35.00 Cash with order please. SCHEIDEN & SCHOOS. Asbury and Warren Ave. Evanston. 111. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Per 100 Per 1,000 Rnrhnntress $7.00 $60.00 White Enchantress 7.00 60 00 Sangamo e.OO 60.00 CHICAGO CARNATION CO., A. T. Pyfer, Mgr. Chicago, III. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Per 100 Per 1,000 Victory $6.00 $46.00 Enchantress 6.00 50 00 WIBTOB BROS., 162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago. HI. Carnations, Winsor, strong plants, $5~per~100. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kans. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Aliout It 708 The American Florist, Oct. 21, CARNATION PLANTS. Per 100 Per 1,000 2.000 Enchantress $6.00 $50.00 600 White Bnchatnress 60.00 4.000 Bose Pink Enchantress... 5.00 40.00 THE LAMBORN FLORAL CO., Alliance, Ohio. Carnations, Enchantress, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. White Enchantress, $5 per 100. May Day, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Mary Tolman, Sangamo, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Des Plalnes Floral Co., Pes Plalnes, 111. CarnatioDS, Lavrson-Enchantress, Sangamo, Al- vina, May Day, Winsor, Victoria, Boston Mar- ket, 4c each; $35 per 1,000. Howard P. Klein- bans, 66 Center Square, Easton, Pa. Carnations, Enchantress, $5. White and Pink Lawson, $4 per 100. M. J. Schaaf, DansvlUe, N. Y. ^ Carnations, White Perfection, Lady Bounti- ful. Queen Louise. Apple Blossom, Enchantress, Pink Imperial. Admiration. Laweon. Winsor, Flamingo, Craig, Harlowarden. Rooaeyelt, Ca- nary Bird, Jessica, $6 per 100: $50 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon. Bloomsbnrg, Pa. Carnations, fine fleld-grown plants. White Perfection, $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Win- sor, Apple Blossom, Queen. Harlowarden. Craie. Mrs. Patten, Dorothy Gordon and Bountiful, $0 per 100; $55 per 1,000. P. R. Qulnlan, Syra- cuse, N. Y. Carnations, 2,000 Rose Pink Enchantress, 1,000 Light Pink Enchantress, strong pot-grown from 4-in., at $4.50 per 100, or the lot for $115. Schmaus Bros., Paducah, Ky. Carnations. White Enchantress, White Per- fection, Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, $50 per 1,000. Mlniborya Farm, 109 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. Carnations, field-grown. White Perfection, $5 per 100. Enchantress, $5 per 100. Vern L. Schlnratr, Erie, Pa. Carnations, Bassett and Victory, $4 per 100. Would exchange tor fleld-grown Vinca Variegata. Harry Heinl, West Toledo, 0. For Sale— 2,000 White Enchantress. John Blechschmid, 4300 E. 122nd St., Cleveland, O. Carnations, White Wonder, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Payette, Ind. Field-grown carnations, fine stock, Lawson, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Sinner Bros., 82 Bast Randolph St., Chicago. Carnations. Bright Spot. N. Zwelfcl, North Milwaukee, Wis. Carnations. J. W. Thompson Carnation Co., Jollet, 111. Carnations, leading varieties. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Carnations. Wood Bros., PlahklU, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS, White Garza, 5 in., $3 per doz.; 6-ln., $4 per doz. Large dou- ble yellow Pompons, 5-ln., $3 per doz.; 6-ln., $4 per doz. Small double yellow Pompons, 5-in., $3 per doz.; 6-ln., $4 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Chrysanthemums, Smith's Adyance, $1.20 per 10; $10 per 100. Dnaka, $1.20 per 10; $10 per 100. Chrysoiora, $3 per 10; $25 per 100. Bl- mer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemums, Smith's Advance, 25c each. Golden Glow, 10c each. Ell Cross, 25 Monroe St., Grand Rapids, Mich. Chrysanthemums, novelties and standard vari- etles. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Chrysanthemums, leading vara. Wood Bros., Flshklll, N. Y. CINERARIAS. Cineraria hybrids, 2%-in., 00c per doz.; $4 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Cineraria hybrlda grandl., 214-ln., $3 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St,, Phila- delphia^ Cinerarias, the largest flowering, extra strong, 2-in., $2 per 100. J. W. Miller, Shiremans- town. Pa. ___^ Cineraria hyb. grandl., 2i4-ln., $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. CLEMATIS. Clematis panlculata, 3-year-old field clumps. 12c. The DIngee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. COLEUSES. COLEUS. 2-ln. Pflster, red and yellow; Beck- witb's Gem, Golden Bedder, Verschatfeltil, $2 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edge- hrook, Chicago. Coleus, R. C, 60c per 100; ,$5 per 1,000. e". C. Wagoner, R. D. No. 1, Beaver Falls, Pa. Coleus G. Bedder, 2V4-ln., $1 per 100. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Coleus, mixed, rooted cuttings, 60c per 100. E. C. Wagoner, R. D. 1. Beaver Falls, Pa. CROTONS. CROTONS, 2'4-in., $1 per doz.; 3-ln., $1.50 per doz.; 4-in., 25c each; $3 per doz.; 7-ln. (4 in a pot), 75c and $1 each. THE GEO. WITT- BOLD CO., Edgebrook. Chicago. CYCLAMENS. Cyclamen, Persicum Glganteum in five colors, assorted from 4-ln. pots, ready for 5-ln., stocky and well set to buds, $12.60 per 100. Ca* or satisfactory reference. C. F. Mahan, R. D. No. 8, Dayton, O. Cyclamen, 5-in., $25 per 100. Chicago Flower Growers' Association. 176 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Cyclamen, glganteum, fine, thrifty 3-in. stock, .$5 per 1.000. Cash please. J. W. Miller, Shiremanstown, Pa. Cyclamen grandl., 4-in., 26c. Godfrey Asch- maun, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. CYPERUS. CYPERDS (umbrella plant), 4-ln., $1 per doz.; $8 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edge brook, Chicago, 111. Cyperus, 4-in., $1.25 per doz.; $8 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. DAHLIAS. Dahlias, field clumps, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000 and up. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Dahlias, field-grown roots. 200 standard up- to-date varieties. Henry A. Dreer. Inc., Phila- delphia. Pa. Dahlias. Henry A. Droer. Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Dahlias. Peacock Dahlia Farms, WilUams- town Junction, P. 0. Berlin, N. J. DAISIES~ Daisies, Etolle d'Or, yellow; Nicholson's White: Chicago Market White, winter flower- ing, 2%-in., $10 per 100; rooted cuttings. $6 per 100. Chicago Market White, 10 to 14-ln. stems, constant bloomer, 2% to 3-ln., extra fine. Cash. A. E. Bunt & Co., 2127 Ashland Ave., Evanston, III. Daisies, Marguerites, Mrs. F. Sander, Dreer*8 new large double white, R. C, 50c per doz.; $4 per 100. Callahan Floral Co., Ventura, Calif. DRACAENAS. DRACAENA FRAGRANS, 2%-ln., $1.60 per doz.; 3-ln., $2 per doz.; 4-ln., $3 per doz.: 6-ln., $6 per doz. DRACAENA INDIVISA, 2-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 7-ln., 2% to 3 ft. high, $1.25 each; $15 per 100. DRACBANA MASS- ANGEANA, 6-ln., $1.25 each. DRACAENA TERMINALIS. 3-ln., $1.75 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD Co.. Edgebrook, Chicago. Dracoena Indlvisa, strong plants, ready for B and 6-ln. pots, $10 per 100. Vern L. SctaloraS, Erie, Pa. DRACAENA INDIVISA, choice stock, 5-in., $15 per 100. Order quick. Holton & Huukcl Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. DracEena Ind., 3-ln., $6; 4-ln., $10; 6-ln., $26 per 100. Geo. M. EmmanB, Newton, N. J. Dracrena indlvisa, 2^-ln., 2%c; 3-ln., 6c' Mosbiek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, III. EUONYMOUS. EDONYMOOS, Variegated (Sliver Golden), 2%-in., 50c per doz.; B-ln., 35c each; $4.20 per doz.; 6-ln., 50c each; $6 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. FERNS. FERNS, BOSTON, 2-in., $3 per 100; 25 per 1,000; 6-in., $6 per doz.; $45 per 100; 7-ln., 75c each; $9 per doz.; 8-ln., $1 each; $12 per doz.; 9-ln.. $1.50 each; $18 per doz.; 10-ln., $2.50 each; 12-in.. $3.50 to $5 each. FERN BAS- KETS, $1, $1.50 and $2.50 each. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook Chicago. Ferns, 500 Whitmaui, pot-grown, strong, healthy, ready for a shift, 3y.-in., $8 per 100; 4-in., $10; 50 at 100 rate. These ferns are ready for your counter. Cash please. Chas. A. Bower, 724 Ilaynes St., Dayton, O. Ferns for dishes, 2y-in., .$3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Boston ferns, 5-in., $25 per 100; G-in., $40 per 100. The Stons & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Ferns, Boston, strong, stocky plants. 4-ln., $15 per 100; 5-ln., $25 per 100: 6-ln., $60 per 100. Chicago Flower Growers' Association, 176 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Pterls, Wlmsettl ferns, extra strong, $6 per 100. Chicago Flower Growers' Association. 176 N,, Michigan Ave., Chicago. Ferns, assorted for dishes, 214-ln., 60c per doz.; $3.60 per 100; $30 per 1.000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Ferns, Special RooseVcIt, ^2iA-in7i $2.50 ^ner doz.; $17.50 per 100; $150 per '1,000. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Ferns for dishes, 2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chl- cago. 111. Perns, Boston, Plersoni and Elegantlsslmi, 3- In., 8c; 4-ln., 12o; 5-ln., 25c; 6-ln., 40c. Uo«- baek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, III. Ferns tor dishes, '214-10., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000: 500 at 1,000 rate. Frank Oectaslln, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Ferns. Fable, assorted, 3c each. Chicago Flower Growers' Association. 178 N. Michigan Are., Chicago. Ferns, Boston, 4-ln., $15 per 100: 6-ln., $25 per 100; 6-ln., $40. The Reeser Floral Co., Springfield, O. Adiantum Farleyense, 214-in., $12.50 per 100; 4-in., $40. 3. A. Peterson, Westwood. Cincinnati. O. Ferns, Boston, 5-in., 25c each. WhItmanI, 4- in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns. John Scott, Rutland Rd. and E. 45tb St., Brooklyn, N. Y. , FERNS. 4-in. Boston, fine stock, $14 per 100. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney. O. Ferns. Henry A. Dreer. In*-., 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. FEVERFEW. ' Feverfew, Little Gem, 2V.-in. $3 per 100. C. Humfeld. Clay Center. Kan. FICUS. PICDS ELASTICA (Rubbers), C-in., 50c each- $6 per doz.; FICUS REPENS (vines), 2',<.-in.. 50c each. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., lidge brook, Chicago. Picus elastics, 5% and 6-ln., 35c, 40c and 60c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. Rubber plants, 6-in., 50c each. Oechslln, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Frank GENISTAS. Genistas, 5-in., ilSc each; dandy stock, $25 per 100. Order quick. Holton & Hunkel Co., AG2 Milwaukee St. , fllilwatikee, Wis. Genista Racemosa. 6-in., $25 .per 100. The Stoi-rs & Harrison Co.. Painesville. O. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. Red Wing, Bucnner, Grant, Mont- mort, Nutt, Perkins, Jaulin, Henderson, Polte- vine, Rlcard, Colossus, Trego, Chas. Garvlns, La Favorite, $10 per 1,000; by the 100 prepaid, $1.25. Chas. Frost, Kenilwortb, N._ J. Geraniums, 3-in., $3 per 100; 2-in., $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. Geraniums. R. C, Nutt, Poltevlne, Rlcard. $1.50 per 100: $12.50 per 1,000. E. C. Wagoner. R. D. 1. Beaver Falls, Pa. GERANIUMS, S. A. Nutt. 2-in., $2 per 100; rose geraniums, 2-ln., $2 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. (Geraniums, Nutt, Poitevine, Rlcard, $1.25 per 100; $11 per 1,000. E. C. Wagoner, R. D. No. 1. Beaver Falls. Pa. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Rlcard, Perkins, Poitevine, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Geraniums, Nutt, $11.50 per 1,000. Rlcard and Poitevine, $14. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. GREENS. Greens, fancy terns, $1.25 per 1,000. Galax, bronze and green, $1.25 per 1,000; 10.000, $7.60. Sphagnum moss, bales, $1.25; 6 bales, $7. Leu- cothoe Sprays, green, $1 per 100; $7.50 per 1,000. Boxwood per bunch, 35c; 50-lb. case, $8.50. Magnolia leaves, imported green and bronze, bas- ket, $2.50; 6 baskets, $2 each. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, Inc., 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Greens, bouquet green, Christmas trees and boughs for cemeteries. Northern Michigan Ever, green Nursery, S. W. Cor. Clark St. Bridge. Chicago. Wild smilax, long needle pines, magnolia trees, magnolia foliage, fadeless sheet moss. J. A. Rumbley, Evergreen, Ala, Greens, galax and leucothoe sprays. Mt. Mitchell Decorative Evergreen Co., Harvard. N. C. Greens, wild smilax and decorative greens. George M. Carter, Evergreen, Ala. Southern wild Smilax. Caldwell The Woods- man Co., Evergreen, Ala. Christmas trees, laurel roping and wreaths. John Abbott, Hinsdale, Mass. Greens, Arbor Vitae, white spruce, white pine. Chas. F. UecUc. New London. Wis. If You 00 Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About il igii. The American Florist. 709 HARDY PLANTS. Hardy phlox, flcld-grown. t3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, Ohio. Hardy phlox, divided roots, J2.50 per 100. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Herbaceous plants. Bobblnk & Atkins, Ruth- .Tford, N. J. HOLLYHOCKS. Hollyhocks, dbl., 75c per 100; %h per 1,000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. HELIOTROPES, HELIOTROPE, 2-in.. $2 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook. Chicago. Heliotrope, 2-ln., $2 per 100; 3-In., $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. HYDRANGEAS. HvdranRen Otaksa. 4-ln., 2 and 3 shoots. .flS per 100: 5-in., 2 to 3 shoots. $20 per 100; C-in.. ;; to 5 shoots. $35 per 100. Extra specimens for tubs. 12 to 15 shoots. $1 each. The Storrs & Il.irrison Co.. Painesvlllc. O. IRISES. Japanese Iris, 150,000 home-grown plants. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St.. Phlla- il.'lphia. Pa. Iris, blue, yellow var. and lavender. $1.50 per 100. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Iris, true blue. $1.60 per 100. Phlox, assorted divided roots, $2.60 per 100. A. M. Herr, Lan- caster, Pa. IVIES. ENGLISH IVY, 3-ln., 75c per doz. ; 4-ln., $1.50 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edge- brook, Chicago, 111. English ivy, 3-in.. $5 per 100. T. D. Robert- son, F^iUerton^^Calif. English ivy, 3-ln., $5; 4-in., $10 per 100. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. _ ~ivy, German, 2-ln., $2 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chicago. JAPANESE AIR PLANTS; JAPANESE AIR PLANTS, $5.50 per 100. Isolepis Grass. 7oc per lb., sample for 10c. Nippon Brush Co., 621 Broadway, New York. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. ■ Jerusalem cherries, $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. 5-ln.. $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; 6-in., $3 per do/. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Ch icago. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. 2y.-ln.. $2 per 100. Cash please. ROBER & RADKE, May- wood. 111. Jerusalem cherries, 2%-ln., $3 per 100; 6-ln., 25c. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St., Phllndelphla. LANTANAS. Lantaiia delicatissima, 2-in., $2 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. LILACS. Lilacs. Jacs Smlta, Ltd., Naarden, Holland. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To ImDOrt. Lily of the valley. Jac Smlts, Ltd., Naar- den. Holland. Lily of the valley. Otto Mann, Leipzig, Sax- opy, Germany. Lily of the valley, Berlin and Hamburg grades. McHutchlson & Co. , 17 Murray St., New York. From Storage. Lily of the valley. H. N. Bruns. 3038-42 W. Madison St., Chicago. _^^_^___^__^^__ MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushrooms, English. 25 lbs.. $2; 100 lbs.. $6.50. Garden Citv, 25 bricks. $3.50; 1,000 bricks, $12. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Mushroom Spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Viburnum Plicatum, specimen plants. 4 to 6 ft.. 15c; 12 to 18-ln., 7c: 8 to 10-iu.. 5c. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Althaea, white. 3 to 4 ft., €c: Blanche, 3 to 4 ft., fie. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa, Altheas, Berberries, Deutzlas. 100.000 SHRDBS. Forsythlas, Privet, Hydrangeas, Splreas, Phlladelphus, Welgelas. Viburnums. Write for prices and sizes. THE CONARD & JONES CO.. West Grove, Pa. California Privet, 3 to 5 ft. specimens, 10c; 2 to 3 ft. specimens, 5c; 18 to 24 in. speci- mens. 3c. The Dingee & Conard Co.. West Grove, Pa. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Anderson Nurseries. Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. "^ Nursery stocks, apple and peach trees. Mltch- ell's Nursery, Beverly, Ohio. Specimen Shrubs. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chl- cago and New York. oRcmps. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mlt. N. J. P AND ANUS. PANDANUS UTILIS, 3-in., $2 per doz. VEIT- CHII, 4-ln., 50c each; $5.50 per doz.; 5-ln.. 75c each; $9 per doz.; 6-ln.. $1 each; $12 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook, Chl- cago, III. Pandanus utilis, 3-in. pots, 15c each; $1.50 per doz. ; 4-Id. pots. 25c each ; .$4 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and N cw York. Pandanus Veitchli, $1 to $3 each. J. A. Peter- son, Wcstwood. Cincinnati, 0. PALMS. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issne. G. Ascbmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Palms.. ^or varieties, sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this Issue. Joseph Hea- cock Co.. Wyncote, Pa. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this Issue. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee. WiS; PALMS. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere In this issue. THE GEO, WITTBOLD CO.. Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. Phoenix, 6-in.. 60c each. Chicago Flower Growers* Association, 17G N. Michigan Ave.. Chicago. Palms. Henrv A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Palms. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St^ New York. PAND4NUS Pandanus. Henrv A. Dreer, Inc., '714 Chest- nut St., Philadel phia. PANSIES. Pansles. frame grown. Giant Trlmardeau, 50c per 100, $3 per 1.000. Mosbxk Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Pansles, forget-me-nots, daisies, wallflowers, sweet Williams, galllardlas, $2.50 per 1,000; $10 per 5.000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Pansy plants, $2.50 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cun- ningham, Delaware, O. PEONIES. Peonies, guaranteed true to nnme; for varie- ties and prices see advcrtlsoraent elsewhere in this Issue. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens. N. Y. Peonies, Free flowering, yellow center, very early and a fine cut flower, 2 to 3 eye divisions, $5 per 100 for caslj. Thomas J. Oberlin, Slnk- Ing Spring, Berks Co.. Pn. 300.000 peony plants. Let me figure with you. Cab make prices that will Interest you. Gilbert H. Wild, Sarcoxle, Mo, Peonies at bargain prices. Wagner Park Con- servatories. Sidney, O. Peonies, all the standard varieties. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O. Peonies, all vars. Jac Smlts, Naardcn, Hol- land. PEPPERS. Christmas peppers, 5-ln., 20c each; $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. Christmas peppers, 4-ln., $10 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville. O. POINSETTIAS. POINSETTIA'S HEADQUARTERS. Good strong stock for immediate delivery. 2V'-in., strong plants. $4 per 100; $35 per 1.000: 3-in., $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Cash please. ROBER & RADKE, MAYWOOD, ILL. Poinsettlas, 4-ln., 25c. Godfrey Ascbmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Poinsettlas, 2%-ln., 85c per doz.; $5 per 100; $45 per 1.000. Vaueban's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Poinsettlas, 2»^-in. $6 per 100; $50 per 1.000. Skidelsky & Co.. 1215 Betz Bldg.. Philadelphia. Pa. _ 'Poinsettlas, 2%-ln.. $4 per 100. Would ex- change for field-grown Viuca Variegata. Harry Ileinl, West Toledo. O. PRIMULAS. Primrose. Chinese, obconica. alba, rosea and Fbrbesil, $2 per luO. Obconica glgantea and Sangnlnea, 2>4-ln., $3 per 100. Jos. H. Cun- ningbam, Delaware, O. Primula obconica. 214-in., 60c per doz.; |4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chit-ngo and New York. Primula obconica grandl., 4-in., 10c; 5%-ia., 25c. Chinensis, 4-in., 10c. Godfrey Ascbmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Primula obconica gigautea. $3 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville. O. ROSES. ROSE PL.iNTS. 16,000 RICHMOND, bench plants. 1-year-old at $25 per 1,000. ORDER QDICK. GEORGE REINBERG, 162 North Wabash Ave. Ctiicago, III. FOR FORCING OB PALL PLANTING. Per 100 American Pillar, 3-year $35.00 American Pillar, 2-year 25.00 Dorothy Perkins 12,00 Lady Gay, 4 to 5 ft '. 16.00 Send for Our Complete List. THE CONRAD & JONES CO., West GroTe, Pa, 200,000 Roses and Shrubs. Wlntzer's World Wonder Cannas. Get our price list; It will pay yon to send for It today. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. ROSES, strong 3-ln., ready to bench, White •nd Pink KlUamey, Richmond and Perle, $6 per 100. C. 0. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Rose White Caroline Testout, $15 per 100. Lady HUlingdon, $40 per 100. S. A. Vosters & Sons. Riel. Holland. Rose Ealserln, 3-ln., $5 per 100. J. Wm. Colflesh's Sons, 53rd and Woodland Aves., Phila- delphia. Roses. UcHutctalson & Co., 17 Unrray St., New York. Roses, Double White KUlarney for March delivery, A. N. Plerson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Roses on own roots, bndded, bedding. H. P.'s hybrids and teas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. ^^^ Roses, Pink KUlarney. W. H. Elliott, Brigh- ton, Mass. American Beauties from bench, $5 pep 100. 0. C. Pollworth Co., MUwankee, Wis. Roses. Leedle Floral Co., Springfield, O, SANSEVIERIA. SANSEVIBRAS, 4-ln., 20c each; $2.25 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Edgebrook, Chl- cago. SMILAX. Smllai plants, 600 good 3-in., $4 per 100. Chicago Flower Growers' Association, 176 N. Michigan Ave.. Chicago. Smllax, good, strong seedlings, $4 pet 1,000. Callahan Floral Co., Ventura, Calif. Smilas, strong 2-ln. $1.60 per 100; $12 per 1.000. C. Humfcld. Clay Center, Kan. Smllax, 2V6-ln., $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. The Good St. Reese Co., Springfield, 0. Smllax, Wood Bros., FishklU, N. Y. ' SNAPDRAGONS. Snapdragons, KUlarney pink, from 2W-ln7i pots, $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1,000. W. F. Dnntcman, Bensenvllle, 111. STRAWBERRIES. strawberry Guava, 4-in., $10 per 100. T. D. Robertson. FuUerton, Calif. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Lettuce. Grand Rapids Forcing, good stoci,', plants $1 per 1,000. Danville Floral Co., Dan- I'llle. III. VINCAS. Vinca variegata, .$1 per 100; $10 per 1,000. E. C. Wagoner. R. D. No. 1, Beaver Falls, Pa. If You Oo Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write lis About if 710 Fhe American Florist. Oct. 21, Moninger Guaranteed Paint If you have never used our paint, now is the time to try it. Made and prepared just for greenhouse work. The best and only thing to use on Cypress woodwork. Lasts Longest! Goes Farthest! Least Cost! The paint is ready mixed and put up in 1 gallon cans, 5 gallon tubs, 10 gallon kits, half barrels and in barrels. It is weather proof; Does not chalk like white lead and oil. In a word) it beats anything ever made for greenhouse work. Try it once and be convinced. Everything for the Greenhouse JOHN C. MONINGER CO., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago Cattle Manure in Bags Shredded or Pulverized Pare— dry— uniform and reliable- The best of all maoures for the greenhouse. Kloriats all over the BfMlf fbONfS country are using it instead tf rough manure. Pulverized Sheep Manure Absolutely the bostSheep Manure on the market. Pure manure and nothing else The best fertilizer for carnations and for liquid to|i-dressiag. Uneijualled for all field use. Write for circulars and prices. The Pulverized Manure Company, 32 Union Stock Yards. Chicago- H.BAYERSDORFER&CO. c^l Florists' ^1 Supplies. 1129 Arcb street, PHILAOELFHIA, PA. Send for our new cataloitne. VlDca, Variegated. We have on hand a fine lot o£ field rooted tips at $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000; also field clumps, 1st size, extra heavy, $4 per 100; 2nfl size. $3.50 per 100, $30 per 1,000; 600 at 1,000 rates. Cash or satisfac- tory reference. C. F. Mahan, E. D. No. 8, Dayton, O. VINCAS. 4ln.. t2 per doz. ; $15 per 100. THE GEO. WITTBOUD CO., Edsebrook, Chi- cago. 111. Vlnca yarlegata, strong field-grown, $4 per 100. Vern L. Schlnrag, Erie, Pa. GOLD FISH. .__ Gold Fish, Aquarium plants. Castles, Globes and all Supplies. Send for catalogue. AOBORNDALE GOLDFISH CO., 920 Randolph St. Chicago, III. MISOELLANKOUS. Mats, cheapest and most practical on the market. Send for circular. J. P. Watts, Kerr- moor. Pa. ^_^ PlUsbury's Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. PlUsbury, Galesbnrg, 111. Aussedat Paper-Glas.'5. Aussedat & Co., An- Tiecy, France. F. Bergoend. 45 St. Vincent, Montreal. Can., agent for U. S. and Canada. Gummed gold. siWer and purple letters. J. LIchtenberger. 1564 Ave. A.. New Yorfc Return traps. Taylor Steam Specialty Co.. Battle Creek. Mich. Pipes, flues and greenhouse fittings. Illinois Pipe Mfg. Co., 2113 S. Jefferson St.. Chicago. Dayllte glass cleaners, for prices see aaTe^ tlsement elsewhere la this Issne. AndersSD Specialty Co.. 4848 Calnttiet Are.. Clilcsgo. POTS. PANS. ETC. The Red Pot. C. 0. PoUworth Co. AU ro«d» connect with Milwaukee. Us8 ovr patent Iroo Bencli Fittings and Roof Supports ^ tHUENNINGS IRONGOTTER IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS For Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send (or Circnlars. DILLEai, CASKEY & KEEN. - - PHILADdPHIA. VENTILATIN6 S. W. Comer Slxtli and Berk Streets, APPARATUS THE BEST BugKillerand Bloom Saver For PROOF Write to P. R. PALETHORPE COMPANY, Owensbora, Ky EAGLE MACHINE WORKS RICHMOND, IND. are e»»y to klu with The fumigating Kind Tobacco Powdef «3.00 per bag 100 Ibe. Bfttl8f«ctlon guaranteed or money back ; why try cheap eobitltntes th»t makers do Bot oare to guarantee t r , tn L A. uooisorr oa, nun tiuoi, i. t. SOolo SAVED Pipes, Flues and Casings thoroughly overhauled and guarao teed. Greenhouse Fittings of every descriptdoo. ILLINOIS PIPE & MFG. CO., 2 1 1 3 S. Jefferson St., CHICAGO STAKES. Cane Stakes, due about August 1st. Stand- ard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 8Sc; BOO tor $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per 100, 60c; p«r 1.000, $5. Vanghan's Seed Store, Chicago. Exclusive Manufacturers of the THE RICHMOND CARNATION '=^ Under patent issued .'Vpril •(th. 1911. To release the rings for adjust- ment, after using salt water, grip the sides of the stake together suffi- ciently to break the crust, bring the rings around in circular manner, to relieve the spring pressure, as shown in cut; and you will be surprised to see how easily and quickly they can be released and adjusted. It is said, that for 'Mums these supports can't be beat. Write for prices, also on rose and 'mum stakes, and wire for concrete work. RAFFIA. , KAFFIA, natural, good, clean, long stock, 8%c lb. to close. Send cash for any quantity from 1 lb. up. The Belstle Co., 21 Burd St., Ship- pensburg. Pa. igii. The American Florist. 711 CHRISTMAS PRESENT GET ONE FOfi YOUR BOILER Piping Gets Hotter. We have one of your special Ercenhouse Generators, aDd find it does the work id a verv satibfactorv n)aDDer. We have noticed that the roturns are much hotter than they were with the old gravity system. We intend to install Generators oa all our heating systc ms the coming season. J. D. CoiKCROFT. Northport. L. I.. N. Y THE KROESCHELL GENERATOR THE HIQH SPEED GEAR FOR HOT WATER HEATINQ 45a W. Erie St.. CHICAQO, ILL. WE are way ahead of last year in the volume of onr collection business; but still we can do yet more. Do not wait but send us now all 5'our over due accounts. Rates and methods on appli- cation. The National Florist's Board of Trade .nIwyomc Wired Toothpicks 10.000. tl.75: 50.000. S7.50. Maonfactnred by W J. COWEE, Sample free. BerUn, N. Y. For sale by dealen. ^ EVANS' Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Cataloff, Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond. Ind TIME IS MONEY Save H the time greeninff youi designs by using Florists' Greeniner Pius. 20c per lb., and you get from 1000 to 1100 to the lb. Ten lbs. or over, 16c per lb. Write for prices on larger quantities. TVm . Schlatter & Son , Sprinefield Mass. ^Qie Bumham "Have Used Fifteen Years The Kingston Florists, "We take it upon ourselves to tell you how very satisfac- tory the heating sys- tem, that you in- stalled for us last last year, has proven. We had no trouble in keeping the re- quired temperature without the use of the pump, which you also put in to act as an auxiliary to increase the circula- tion in the hot water system. and Never Regretted It," Say Valentin Burgevin's Sons. "Some fifteen years ago we began to use your boilers, and we wish to say we have never re- gretted it. While there were instances when we did not get as good results as we required, you were always ready to ad- just it entirely to our satisfacton. "Our experience has been that in dealing with The I,ord & Burn- ham Co., we not only pet modern andnp-to- date equipments, but al so a square deal . " iduML l\?i^^'^^^-^ <^?>tr>^ Lord & Bnmham Company, '"-""»« ^-v^^j^j; Factories: IRVINGTON.N. Y.,aild DES PLAINES.ILl. Boston Tremont BoUtUnft- PhiladelDhla Chicago FranlUln Bank Bldg. Rookery Bldg. For Pboto^aphs of Horticultural Subjects Forlllnstrating Catalogue!. Price Llita, Circulara. etc.. write NATHAN R. GRAVES, S?"*^'!?.^ 113-414 HaywardBldg., Rochester. N. T. Greeniiouse Material and Sash Of Every Description. Get Our Prices aod Catalogue, S. Jacobs & Sons, Established 1871 i36i-i383Fin8bingAve Brooklyn, N. Y 712 The American Florist. Oct. 21, Where There Is Condensation -there is need for a Morehead Steam Trap Condensation in steam lines is akin to matter out of place — means wasted energy. If j'Our lines are sluggish — if your houses are not of uniform tempera- ture, write us. We guarantee to drain your lines perfectly — return the pure, hot condensation to your boiler without pump or injector or make no charge for the trial. Obey that impulse — write now. Send for "Book on Condensation." Morehead Manufacturing Co., Dept, Stocks Carrie in- 'N," DETROIT, MICHIGAN Wichita. Kan. New Orleans. La. Philadelphia Birmiagbam. Ala. Memphis, Tenn. Los Angeles Chatham, Ontario Sao Francisco 200' Our sales to florists tor 1910 were 200* in- craase over 1909 and every customer satisfitd. RETURN TRAP Exhaust ValveAdjust_ ment Waterlnlet Steam Inlet Plug Tajilor Steam Specialty Go., BATTLE CREEK, MICH. Write Department A for new catalogue. The Mastin Antomatic White= wash and Spraying Machine Is Reliable, Practical and Durable. When the machine is filled to within six inches of the top, a few strokes of the pump will compress enough air in the tank to produce a continuous mist -like spray for 15 minutes. Write for Catalog and details to Department C. Sold through Seedsmen. Dealers in Florists' and Poultry Supplies. J. G. MASTIN fi CO 3124 West Lake St.. CHICAGO. ILL. KRICK'S Florist Novelties Manufacturers and Patentee of The Only Genuine Immortelle Letters on tlie market. Order at once. CHAS. AUG. KRICK. 1164-66 Greene Avenae, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Every letter marked. GORHAM & GHAPLINE Close Prices on all Kinds of Printing. Pniiac BIdg, Harrison & Dearborn Sis., Chicago lOOO Letter Heads.... 1000£nvelo|>es PRINTERY \$3'50 WILKS' Hot Water Boilers ARE BEST FOR Heafing Greenhouses No Night Fireman Required With Our Self- Feeding Boilers Will Iceep an even and continuous fire for ten hours and longer without any attention. Very Economical in Fuel. Hard or Soft Coal. Send for our New Catalogue and Prices. S. WILKS MFC. CO., 3503 Shields Ave . CHICSGO. Attentlonll Glass BuyersI! GREENHOUSE GLASS. You will save money if you obtain our prices before you buy. Quality A No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint Tlie most durable white paint for this purpose , Half barrels, (26 gallons) per gal., $1.76. 6 gal. pails, per gal., $1,80. H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLESALE GLASS AND PAINTS, Long Distance Phone 651-659 West Wasiiington Boulevard, CHICiGO. Near Desplaines Street. Monroe 4994. The Early Advertisement Gets There /p//. I HE American plorist. 7L3 CYPRESS Is FarMo^re Durable Than pine S^SH BARS UP TO 32 FEE.T_OR LONGER. GREENHOUSE AND OTl^ER BUILDING MATERIAL, MEN FURNISHED TO SUPERINTEND ERECTION WHEN DESIRED. S,eDd for our Circulars. TheAh-S'^^^'"'^^ lumber (o., fjEPONSET.LBOSTO.N.^lASS. THE STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINERY The old reliable machioee are the most powerful, least complicated of any on the market The Standard Steam Trap Ask someone who is uselng a Standard for his opinion of it. Write for catalogue. E. HIPPARD CO., Youngsiown, OWc Holds Glass Firmly See the Point IB" PBERIESS AlAsInK Points u« IhebMi. Ho righu or left.„ Box of 1,000 poiou 7& cu. poftpaid. HEKBT A. DREEK, TM Ckirtnt at., ruio., r>. SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rnst GLAZING POINTS Are positively tbe best. Last forever. Otii 30.000 ponndB aow in use. A sure preventative of (Itii ilippioe. Effective on Urge or amall siIaH. BaiT to drive. Easy to extract. Two sizes H ani H. 40c per lb., by mail 16c eitra: 7 lbs. for $2.60 15 Ibi. for $5.00. by express. For sale by tbe trada RANDOLPH & McCL£MENTS,Saccessors to Ctaas. T. Slebert. Banm & Beatty Sts., Plttsbarg Siebert's Zinc Glazing Points. Good for small or large glass, do not rust, easy to drive H and % inch Per lb. 40c.5-lbs. $1.85. 20-lbs. $7.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. Chicago NewYork. Lock the door before the horse is stolen, and insure your glass before it is broken. For paticulars concerning Hail Insurance, address JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary SADDLE RIVBF, N. J. The Regan Printing House LARGS RUNS OF CATALOGUES WRITE rOR riGDRES. 567 Plymouth Place, CHICAQO Troublelalk N210 fSeoond, (Series This time it is the difference between $4,500 and $5,506. Or what the difference really is. Yesterday afternoon Jackson and I were talking about several ot the Hudson River growers when he asked, --How did that Sanders' job ever turn out?" My answer was: 'Well first it turned us out, and then it turned iis in — and by the look of things we are now in, to stay in." Then I told Jackson just how it all happened, and he seemed to think it was a cracking good trouble talk. So I'll tell it to you as nearly as possible, just as I told it to him. "You, of course, remember Jackson, what a complicated bit of heating that job was. .Steam, it was, with long runs and big expansion and contraction to contend again.st. There were also a lot of special things and no end of kinks that had to be handled just right or there would be trouble. The boiler was to be 100 h. p. tubular and we had an option on one made by the C Co. that we could buy at a special figure — a bargain, in fact. Sojjie one ordered it made special and then went bankrupt or something like that. "We figured on placing V pipes on the sides and supporting them by spool hangers so they would slide along without breaking the hooks or tearing them loose. Then there were to be 4 under each bench hung on those No. 1100 special swing hangers of ours. Each coil was 300 feet long, which required special connection to take care ot expansion and contraction. "Our figure for the entire job ^vas something like $5,206. Our com- petitor's was $4,500. A difference of over $700. We refused to cut our figure because it was a close one, and on a job where you have to have a little surplus for extras that are bound to turn up. "The other fellow got the business. 'The owner was governed by price and price alone. He wouldn't listen to my talk of the superior quality of our work, or our reliability. "That winter they had no end of trouble: and finally lost half the crop. "The expansion and contraction had not been properly allowed for. resulting in numerous leaks and traps. The side pipes were on books instead of spools and 20% of the hooks tore loose from the posts. The pipes short-circuited, and .=o on. It was a bad job from A to Z. "That spring we were called in to look it over. A more disgusted man than that owner was, you never saw. He had had enough. He said: 'Go ahead and make it right.' "Before he got through it cost him $1,317, which brought tlie total cost up to $5,S17, or $317 above our original price." I would tell you this man's right name right now, but he prefers to have it kept quiet. But there is a little object lesson in this true story which it might be well to tuck away in your memory box. If you want to be helped o"t of trouble or kept out of it— in either case I can help ■Jly^^llM ^'""^ '^^'rite to me personally, directing it like this and it W^W^^^ ^^■'" surely reach my desk promptly: The Trouble Man ^^H) A^M —Hitchings & Company, The chances are this is HR^-»-f^8 ""^ ^^^^ trouble talk of this series. But it's not saying ^\~D5!^ "'*'''' won't be another series —for every so often I just r Vr-CS^ plain must tell my troubles to some one. Hitchings &. Company Write to Our General Office, ELIZABETH, N. J. Or call at our New York Office, 1170 Broadway. 714 The American Florist. Oct. 21, iSe Bumham ^M 7HA.T argument you ask can wc put ud to convince you that the ■ ■ Burnham Sectional Boilers are economical and easy to operate? Answer : No arguments. It is not a question of arguments — its one of proofs. We have the proofs — the conclusive kind. It you still doubt — then give us the chance to "show proofs" Will send catalog first if you prefer. b B ORD AND DURNHAM COMPANY, C Ntw York St. James Building Boston Tramonc Bulldiag; Philadelphia Fnnklla Bink Building Factories: Irvlngton, N. Y. Des Plaines, 111. Chicago Rookery Bldg. PIPE CARRIERS That Do Not Have to Be Replaced Every Fall. Isn't that what you are looking for? We will sell you Pipe Car- riers wiih steel hooksforaslow a price as you caa buy cast iron hooks. Write for de- scriptioas acd piices. Advance Go, Rictimond.Ind. Aussedat Paper-Glass Will profitably replace glass io all horticultural uses, for greenhouses, frames or pits. Although 10 limes as cheap as glass, it aids the growth of the plants: is transparent, there being no shade; waterproof: keeps the heat in and prevents breakage. A truly soft glass to be nailed on wooden frames. AUSSEDAT & CO., Annecy, FRAN6E. Agi'nt for United States and Canada, F.BER60END, 45 Si. Vincent, Montreal, Can. Selling Agents Wanted. Xh© Early To Tell All the Good Points of Our Construction in this a(Jvertiseinent are planning any tions, it will pa is impossible. If you rebuilding or addi- you to write us. TRUSSED SASH BAR AND RONFRAnE BOUSES CONCRETE BENCH nOULDS AND GREENHOUSE APrUANCES Nikoteen tor sprariBi plaats lod 1 Nikoteen refined: it Is clean and e Nikoteen The most effective and economical material there is fo^sprayioK plants and blooms. IsskillfuUy extract- ed from leaf to bacco and carefully refined: it Is clean and easy to apply. does the work when vaporized either in pans, on pipes or over a flame. Foil Pint Bottles. S1.50. Nikoteen Aphis Punk Specially prepared (or fumieatlns cloied bousei. It vaporizes the Nkotine evenly and without waate. Notbiot keepi a boaat free from Apbii so cbeaply. Price S6.50 per case of 12 paraffined boiet All Seedsmen. CUT FLOWER AND Design Boxes All sizes, lowest prices. Writs. C. C. Pollworth Co., MILWAUKEE. BURNED CLAY Tile Benches and Tile Bottoina Gives results. Three styles of beDCbes.iDClndiDE Iron Fipe Frame, with Tile Bottom and Sides. Write for descriptive circular and delivered prices. Any size benches. TUe Sides THE CAMP CONDUIT CO. Garfield Bldg.. Cleveland, O. A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all (»lorB, Cycai Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — 404^12 Eait 34th »., NEW YORK. igzi. The American Florist. 715 CAN SHIP ANY SIZE AT ONCE MORE KROESCHELL BOILERS USED FOR (GREENHOUSE HEATING THAN | Send for V^^R!4^^I!1££ Catalogue. ^^^^^^^^^ KROESCHELL BROS. CO. Quickest Water Heater in the World. 452 W. Erie St., CHICAGO. Just the remedy for the black aphis on chrysanthemums— red spider and thrips rn carnations— greenfly on roses— mealy bug on gardenias and crotons- scale on ferns, palms and other decorative stock. $2.60 per gaUon; $1.00 per anart. m FuDcine has bas no equal for caroa'ion rust, rust on chrysaDthemums and mildew on roses $2.O0 per gallon; 75c per qnart. Thereis but one convincine way (or you to become familiar with the merits of Aphine and Funeine. and that is— test them out your- self—it will prove worth your while. For Sale by Seedsmen. Manufactured by Aphlns Manufacturing Company MADISON N- J, Mention the American Florist when K)riHnc Carman's Antlpest INSKCTICIDE AND FONGICIDE For Uie Garden, Orchard and Greentaoase Non-poiaonous and harmless to vegetation. KlUs Green Fly, Aphides, Bark Lice, Thripa, Meal; Bug, Red Spider, Scale, Wire Worms, Ants and Sings. This is the Grower 8 Friend. Handy to nse. cheap and effective, mixes readily in water. Destroys all insect pests and keeps down filth. Circulars on appli- cation. $1,50 per gallon. Also in quarts, half Eallons and in bulk. PERIXCTION CHEMICAL CO., FLUSHING, N. Y. Approved by the New York State Aericol- tnraJ Dept. Certificate No. 223, July 8. 1910 Guaranteed under insecticide act. 1910 Serial No, 91 of U. S. Agricultural Dep ^ur Greenhouse What It Meam J ^'ou can talk about the things cold frames will do for you '■until the cows come fiome." but if you want real flowers, real bedding plants that you can count on being top notch year in aod year out— then a greenhouse is the only thing. The only thing because it is the sure thing. With a green- house your frames become doubly valuable, as then one helps the other, greatly to theadsantage of bcth. Willi a greenhouse you control temperaturesand conditions and can This is the U-Bar have what you want when you want it. But don't alow the bar that makes anyone to twrsuade you that aoy other curved rave he use is U-BarGreenhouses just as good as the U Bar. It is not so. We want to show the Famous Green- you exactly why. Send for the catalog as a starter, houses They Are. U-BAR GREENHOUSES PIErRSON U-BAR CO ONE MADISON AVE, NtWYORK, CANADIAN OFFICt, lO PHILLIPS PLACE , MONTRt Al REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25U1 St., NKW YORK. FLORIST'S SUPPLIES. We Manufacture all Our MeOU Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers lu Olass- ware. Pottery, Decorative Qreeas and all Florists' Requisites. BUCHBINDER BROS., 5I8-20 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO. Florists* Ice Boxes Manufacturers and Dealers of Store and Office Fixtures. Tel. Monroe 5616. 716 The American Florist. Oct. 21, BIG OILER ARGAINS We offer for quick shipment these boilers, suitable for greenhouses, along with several carloads of Cast Iron Fittings, including Valves, at a saving of 50 per cent: 2 42-in. X 10-ft, Kewanee Fire Box Boilers $150.00 6 G0-in.xl6-ft. Horizontal Tub- ular Boilers 276.00 2 B4-in.x 12-ft. Internal Fired Steam Boilers 225.00 3 64-in. X 12-ft. Internal Fired Hot Water Boilers 200.00 Also several carloads of good Tubes, thoroughly rattled and cleaned. All kindsof Pipe, Valves, Fittings, etc. Write for our L,ist No. 47. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKINC CO. 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO Advance Ventilating Machines Investigate them as other florists have done and person- ally know ihat they are Ihe best. They are made to last. Your inquiries and orders will be greatly appreciated and receive our prompt aiteniion, Let us send you catalog and prices of our line. We know that you will become an eo- thusiast. ADVANCE CO. Richmond, Ind. A STIC A FOR .2^77=--. rfeenfiouseqiazin^ USEjTNOWL F.O.PIERCECO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK MASTICA is elastic aod tenacious, admits ol expansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken c^lass more easily removed without breaking of other elass, as occurs with patty. Lasts longer than patty. Easy to apply. OF HIGH GRADE... Boilers For GREENHOUSES See Our Catalogue. H^twate"' GIBLIN & CO., Utica, K. Y. «< / \ y. CUT FLOWER BOXES ■>-> EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. 4- -► KING Greenhouses Why are they so popular ? Because they fill a much felt want for a greenhouse. Light, Strong and Lasting Their superiority is well established, and they produce results, for the grower has ideal conditions for growing things. For Bench Material and Fittings, as well as Ventilating Machinery, Pipe Hangers and Shelf Brackets, etc., we are headquarters. Send for Our BuUetias and Question Blanks. King Construction Co. Home Office and Factory: N. TONAWANDA, N. Y. Eastern Sales Office: No. 1 Madison Ave., NEW YORK. TORTHLBESTRESlllTS" Use a Superior Return Flue Boiler for Greenhouse Heating SEND FOR CATAIvOGUE Superior Machine & Boiler Works 846-848 W. Superior St., CHICAGO, ILL. Pecky Cypress Pecky Cypress is the greatest money saver discovered In years. Will last at least three times as long as any other wood for bench material. We can make immediate shipments at all times from onr large stoc^. Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathing, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. WRITE FOR PRICES. ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER CO. ^::cm§r^2: Telepbooes: Lincoln 4I0and411 Be Ami RmErica is "the Prow at the I/bssbI; there may be mare comfort Amidships, but wo are the Rrst to touch Unknou/ii Seas," Vol. XXXVII. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 28, I91I. No. 1221 TheAmerican Florist TwENTrSixTU Year. Copyright, 1911, by American Florist Company Entered as Second-Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois. under act of March 3, 1879. PuBLisnEn Every .Saturd.w nv AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address; Ameflo, Chicago Subscription. United Slates and .Mexico, 81.00 :i year; Canada )f2.CKJ: Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.-50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August. 1901. Address all correspondence- subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co. . 440 S. Dearborn bt., Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— Geo. Asmus, Chicago, President; Richard Vincent, Jr.. Baltimore, Md., Vice- Pres.; H. B. Dorner, Urbana, III., Sec'y; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treas. Officers-Elect — Richard Vincent, .Jr., Baltimore, Md., Pres. ; .Vugust Poehlmann, Chicago. Vice-Pres.; .John Young, New York, Sec'y;" W. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y.. Treas. Nest meeting at Chicago, August, 1912. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Twenty-sixth aunual convention to he held at Milv^auicee, Wis., 1912. John .1. Stephens, Columbus, O., Pres.; Bellet Lawson. .Jr., River Urove, 111. Sec'v-Treas. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Annual convention and exhibition in conjunc- tion with the St Louis Horticultural society, St. Louis, Mo., November 7-11, 1911. Elmer D. Smith, Adrian, Mich., President; C.W, .Johnsun. Morgan Park, Hi., Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Nextannual meeting and exlnbition at Detroit, Mich., January 10-12, 1912. .V. Farenwald. Ros- lyn. Pa., President; Philip Brietmeter, Detroit, Mich., Vice-President; Benjamin Ham.mond, Fishkill-on-Hudson. N, Y., Secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY, Next annual convention and HXhibition at Detroit, Mich.. January 10-13, 1912. J. A. Val- entine, Denver, Colo., President; A. F. J . Baur, Thirty-eightn St. and Kockwood Ave., Indian- apolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Next meeting and exhibition, August, 1912. I. S. Hendrickbon, Floral Park, N. Y., President; L. Merton Gage, Orange, Mass., secretary. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next meeting at Boston, Mass., 1913. W. H. DcNN, Kansas City, Mo., Pres.; F. L. Mulfobd. Washington, D. C, Seo'y-Treas. Outdoor Roses. Tile hybrid perpetual roses should now be made ready for the winter. Many growers lay the canes down and cover them witli earth. While this may be necessary in extremely cold sections yet in the majority of places in the country it will not be required. Under no circumstances cut the canes back, but leave all the wood that has been made on the plant, for it will win- ter kill to some extent, and it is but six or eight inches at the base that is wanted for next year's growth. This six or eight inches should be well pro- tected from the fi-eezing weather. If the bushes are planted in rows, the earth should be spaded out between them and thrown around the bushes making ridges about 10 inches above the level of the soil. This will make a trench between the rows about 18 inches deep, which should be filled with manure. The manure should be barnyard manure with more or less straw in it, and will make a fine cover- ing for the ground. Where the bushes are planted individually the soil should be banked around them in a similar manner and the trench around the bush filled with manure, allowing some of the manure to come up around the bush. In the spring the manure will have almost all disappeared and the soil can be spaded back into the trenches and the remaining manure spaded in. This will carry the rose bushes- through almost any winter and give them a good manuring for the next season's growth. Violets. The temperatures of both night and day have now become settled enough to keep the violet houses in the best growing conditions, and the plants should have made a strong healthy growth, and be producing blooms of good quality. The first sign of dis- ease will sometimes make its appear- ance as early as the first of Novem- ber, yet it ordinarily does not show up until later in the year during the dark, dull weather. All leaves which show disease should be picked off at once, and if there appear to be any great amount making its appearance, run the plant a little dry, and under no cir- cumstances allow moisture to remain on the foliage over night. Water only on bright days and then early in the morning. Give all the air possible dur- ing the day, and if the disease contin- ues raise the temperature a little at night and do not open the houses quite as much or as early in the morning. A little warmer temperature will induce a new root action, and if this takes place the plant will begin to make a new growtli and the disease will disap- pear. The disease only makes any great headway while the plants are not growing, for when "the elegant spring," as one grower always used to express it, comes, the plants take on new vigor and the disease is no more. As soon as the plants begin to grow the temperature can be dropped to normal for the culture of these plants, which should be about 40° at night. Be careful in removing the leaves not to disturb the plants any more than possible, do not pull them off carelessly but pinch them off with the "thumb and forefinger. Ferns. A good stock of small ferns is a necessity at this season of the year to the florist having a retail trade, for the fern dishes will now be coming in to be refilled and this has become quite a feature of the business. While this branch of the trade is in many cases very unsatisfactory, yet it is greatly the fault of the dealer that it is so, and with a little care and method can be made very remunerative and satis- factory to himself and his customers. In the first place a book should be kept giving the date when such customer's dish was filled, and above all things do not endeavor to buoy the customer up with any false hopes as to how long the dish will keep in good condition. In many cases the dish is placed on the center of the table 15 to 20 feet away from any light, the care left to domes- tics, and it may never be watered from the time it reaches the house until it is returned to be filled, and ofttimes the customers will say it was only a week or two since it was filled, when by ref- erence to the book it will be found to 718 The American Florist. Oct. 28 have been two months. When the dish is returned make a note as to what varieties seem to have succeeded the best and use these in refilling. It is wonderful to note the effect on the dif- ferent varieties in different houses, what will live and thrive in one house will often be the first to die in another. Have a few dishes put up ready for sale, it is often possible to make a sale when the customer sees them all ready, who either would not wait to have one made up or would never think of it unless their attention was drawn to it. Beside the ferns, have a good stock of Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri in small pots; these will often grow where ferns will not live at all. And also a fine lot of small palms, cocos and ken- tias, and small dracsenas for the cen- ters of the fern dishes. Azaleas. The imported plants of azaleas will soon be received and preparations should be made to pot and care for thern upon their arrival. It is the gen- eral opinion that owing to the very dry weather which has been experi- enced this summer throughout Europe, that the plants this year will be some- what smaller than usual. The plants have been out of the soil now for four or more weeks, and although all the attention possible is given in the pack- ing and shipping, yet the plants suffer considerably and should be handled at once upon their receipt. Have a stock of azalea pots on hand of the different sizes to meet all requirements. The full-sized pot is no longer used to grow azaleas, the plant making a much bet- ter appearance in the azalea or half- size pot. Any kind of soil will do, but if the plant is to grow on after bloom- ing a fibrous peat is to be preferred. When the plants are unpacked they should be immediately carried to the potting shed. Some will probably have too large a ball for pots that will look best with the size plant. The roots can be cut off with a sharp hatchet to fit the pot. Have a tub of water in which the ball of earth can be stood until thoroughly soaked. Many grow- ers neglect this, deeming it unneces- sary, but in our experience if not done the water runs down the outside of the pot in the new soil and it takes many waterings and considerable time to soak up the old ball, and the plants are meantime suffering for moisture. Pot very firmly, ramming the soil down hard and after potting the soil should be thoroughly watered until all the soil in the pot has become satu- rated. The inclination is to place the early varieties immediately into the heat, but six weeks in a house at 65° or 70° will bring them into bloom for Christmas and if the plants are re- ceived by November 1 ten days in a cool house will enable them to recover from the effects of the long shipment and become re-established and they will force much more readily and suc- cessfully. The dropping off of buds is often attributed to this placing them in the very hot houses before they have become settled in the new soil. Fre- quent syringings will be required after being placed in the warm house. The later varieties should be placed in cool houses or pits until the time to bring them in to the warmer temperature. THE RETAIL TRADE Condncted bv Robt. Kift, Pbiladelphla, Pa. Appearances In the Store. Good appearance, when relating to either the store, the proprietor or the help, embodies neatness and cleanliness. A store that has neat help and neat surroundings will always appeal to the critical and the world is getting more critical every day. One may hear, times without number, people say : "Let's go there, their store always looks so nice and neat and their sales people seem so much more particular in the way their clothes look." In the smaller towns, or at least in the stores having greenhouses at- tached, where a man is striving single- handed for success, we have often seen the proprietor waiting upon a nice cus- tomer, wearing overalls and boots, both covered with mud. Of course, we do not mean to criticise in an unreason- COHOES, N. Y.— Fenton Fennell is re- ceiving much well-deserved praise for his decoration of St. John's church for the archdeaconry meeting in October. The H.tchings' Cup. To Be .Awarded to the Best 30 Ciirysanthciuum Blooms. Si.\ Varieties, Five Blooms Each, by the Chrysantliemum Society of .Ameriia at St. Louis, Mo.. November 7 11. 1'Jl I, Donated bv Hitchines & Co,. New York, able way, but the welfare of the busi- ness demands that there be someone who can take care of the customers — a growing son or daughter, or perhaps a wife who can arrange her household duties so as to look after the store end of the business. Windows should be cleaned every day, inside and outside. For this pur- pose nothing is better than Bon Ami, — it makes less work and is cleaner. Move things around, don't take the first judgment as final in placing fur- nishings— keep changing until it makes one nervous and then change again. During busy times, of course, there will not be time to do this, but the cus- tomers will at least notice that the proprietor is trying to get there and has the necessary courage. Don't load the place down with crockery and jardinieres; a few well chosen pieces of crockery suitable for one or more ferns will always sell well, but don't buy all the man has— jardi- nieres are the ruination of plants in the house because the average person does not realize that the plant is stand- ing in water. Then the plant pot will fit too tight in the jardiniere; this pre- vents the roots of the plant from get- ting the necessary air, which they breathe through the pot, and in con- sequence the plant will soon rot away. Basket pot covers are more suitable for this purpose. A pie plate can be fitted into the bottom to receive the water that drains through the soil. Keep the plants clean, the same as everything else should be. Have regu- lar days for this work. When a thor- ough housecleaning is planned it usu- ally upsets things too much to try do- ing it all with a rush. Invariably there will loom up an extra large order for floral designs to be delivered at once and then the cleaning up must be dropped. In consequence the store will look as if a cyclone had struck It. Nothing adds to flowers so much as a little ribbon, used with judgment both with regards as to quantity and color. If the occasion arises where something nice may he suggested for a young lady who is about to be pre- sented to society, nothing is more at- tractive than a few choice pink roses tied with pale blue ribbon. This same effect can be used in corsages for luncheons, etc. Silver green ribbon is very nobby looking and goes with any- thing, especially lily of the valley. It is also effective on red roses. When using ribbon to match the flowers, be sure it is the same shade else use a lighter shade. When a darker shade than the flowers is used It makes the flowers look faded. Have the ribbon case In a fairly prominent place but be sure it looks clean and well stocked. It takes a little more capital to be well supplied but in the end it pays. Storemak. Floral Pillow. Second only pruliably to the wreath, the pillow is the most popular arrange- ment of flowers designed by the florist, and it often occurs that an order for more than one of these is to be for- warded to the same service. It there- fore becomes necessary that the floral artist should arrange them in such a manner that duialication is avoided. The old flat arrangement of this design with the lettering placed in the center, so much employed for many years, has long since been superseded by light ar- tistic work, and many pillows are now designed with no inscriptions upon the flowers. This gives the designer an opportunity to demonstrate his artistic ability and to never arrange two of the floral pieces just alike. Many pil- lows are arranged at the present time with no lettering upon them, but in the same manner that tablets or placques are designed, and if an inscription is desired a knot of ribbon is used upon the streamer, on which are laid and fastened the gold and purple letters forming the word or words. The pil- low which we illustrate was arranged by George M. Geraghty, the artistic manager of Dunlop's, Toronto, Ont., and was composed of white roses, mar- guerites lightened with sprays of as- paragus and backed with cycas leaves. This beautiful arrangement of this well-known form grants to the design- er unlimited latitude in the selection of flowers, and at the present day when so many high colored flowers are used for funeral work, everything in the floral line in season can be used when good judgment and proper artistic ability is shown. The employment of rp//. The American Florist. 719 PILLOW OF WHITE ROSES, MARGUERITES AND CYCAS LEAVES. the nicer flowers will of course mal^e the design look richer, and the price will be accordingly more, but nearly- all the smaller and cheaper flowers can be used if properly arranged. In the pillow illustrated the marguerites are a beautiful addition, their dark centers making a strong contrast to the white roses and the fine white petals of their own flowers, with the light ar- rangement of asparagus plumosus. The cycas leaves at the back extend the design and give the whole arrange- ment a proper setting. Particular no- tice should be taken how some of the more beautiful flowers stand above the others, making them much more promi- nent and therebj' avoiding the too flat, compact effect. . It must be thoroughly understood that the flowers want to be of a better grade in these lighter ar- rangements than in those where the flowers are packed as closely as is pos- sible, for the flowers stand out each one for itself, showing its individual beauty, and it is impossible to use the quality of flowers so often employed in funeral work. But the designer is given a much better chance to show his ability in arranging the flowers in an artistic manner. Some Flower Show Pointers. Perhaps the most exasperating thing to the exhibitor who regards the rules as something to be obeyed, rather than a little printed matter put in to fill out otherwise blank pages in the sched- ule, is the non-enforcement of the rules as to time of staging exhibits. When the florist has a dinner or wedding decoration he gets on the job and has it done on time — ^because he must. When he has a flower show ex- hibit to stage he gets around any old time and finishes his work when he gets good and ready. This is not fair to the other exhibitors — to the judges nor the public. It is up to the management to con- sider carefully what times shall be set for the staging of the various exhibits and when a decision is made and pub- lished, hold the exhibitors up to the hour and the minute. Much of the de- lay in staging exhibits is simply care- lessness, but often it is not. Many clever exhibitors deliberately plan to stage late, when they think the man- agement is easy, and thus secure an advantage over the man who obeys the rules and gets his flowers up on time. The judge has no choice except to consider each exhibit as it is when he reaches it. He has no right to make awards on what a thing has been, or what it will be. Experienced exhibit- ors time their stuff very closely, so that it shall be at the top notch when staged. If the air in the hall is bad, or the temperature high, fully devel- oped flowers go back very rapidly, and we often see the second or third best bunch of blooms winning out, simply because they were staged later and had not suffered so much after stag- ing. This is not fair. Under no rea- soning can one justify favoring the man who violates the rules and penaliz- ing the man who obeys them. Some- times the express company is late with delivery. This happens to every one who ships flowers and is one of the risks of the game. The management may be as sorry for him as they choose, but they have no right to be unfair to all the other exhibitors, sim- ply because one man has been unfor- tunate. This brings us to another point of view also. The show manager can not hold the exhibitor up to the mark un- 720 The American Florist. Oct. 2S, less his part of the -n-ork is properly attended to. One too often sees the staging unreasonably delayed because the vases and tables are not ready and no one knows where space has been assigned. Every one stands idle until the manager arrives, he having over- slept, possibly by reason of celebrating too late the night before. There are several morals to this. One is, don't celebrate the night before, if you have to superintend the staging of exhibits the next morning. The next is, get on the job early in the morning any way — no matter how good the feathers look to you. Finally — and most important— get everything in shape the night before. Elmer Smith or Gurney Hill are likely to want to start w'ork at five o'clock in the morning on opening day, and all kinds of unforeseen things are likely to happen in the morning. The rules now generally require all entries to be in by noon of the previous day. It is a simple matter to get from the secre- tary a list of the number of entries in each class and the names of the ex- hibitors. One can then quickly deter- mine what tables are needed and how many and what size vases. Every table should be in place, and covered, every vase in place on the table, and each man's space marked with a card. One reliable man should be detailed the night before to fill all the vases with water the first thing in the morning. No exhibitor should be compelled to drag vases out of the store room nor to fight for possession of the one rusty can. so that he can cart water from the tap in the basement in the south- east corner of the hall to his empty vases in the northwest corner. The right kind of a manager gets on the job early and stays on it late. Be ready with everything and be ready ahead of time. Plan each day for the next day's work. Give each man his station and his orders the night before, and above all have some one who knows your plans in the hall while you are out, so that he can take your place and give necessary orders in an emergency. w. N. RuDn. Azaleas. Paper White Narcissus. The early planted Pa"er White nar- cissus should be now well enough root- ed to stand being brought into the houses and forced into flower. If placed in a very warm location they can be brought into flower in 15 days to three weeks, but subjecting them to too much heat often results in blasting the buds. If grown a little cooler, say, in 65^, the flowers will ))e much lars. i and of greater substance, yet they can not be flowered at all if given the cool treatment in which the mid-winter bulbs are grown. "When they are flrat brought in they can be placed under a bench on the heating pipes until the flower spikes begin lo show and then brought up to the light in a warm tem- perature, if the pipes are heated with steam a board will of necessity have to be placed on them, or the intense heat will burn the roots of the bulb. Give them plenty of water while in this warm location. One of the most important plants for the Christmas trade is the azalea, for there are none more satisfactory to the purchaser, dealer or grower at the holiday season than one of these plants when well covered with its bright flow- ers. It invariably does well in the residences unless neglected, and it shows off well in the store and there is no other plant that makes a like display for the money expended, nor can so much show be made with any of the cut flowers for the same price during early winter. The culture of these plants, especially those that are imported, is extreiuely easy, they being fully set with buds when they arrive, and in order to have them in bloom for Christmas only requii-es a house where a warm, moist temperature can be maintained and frequent syringing and watering. The importations are now arriving and should be immediately potted upon receipt. Those who buy the plants in Belgium are well acquainted with the varieties that they wish to grow, but thousands of these plants are bought through dealers on this side, and a slight resume of the better varieties for greenhouse culture may not be amiss at this time. First will be the early blooming kinds or those that may be had for Christmas. The three vari- ties most easily and surely grown for othei's. Sigismund Rucker, a single rose with white margin, can also be included in the early varieties. Some growers, by harder forcing, also get many of what are termed the mid-sea- son vareties in for the holidays. Of these Mme, Van der Cruyssen stands at the head, a double deep rose; Apol- lo, dark red; Niobe, white; Professor Wolters, a fine single rose bordered white; Empereur de Bresil, flesh; Em- press of India, salmon pink. For late blooming all of the mid-season varie- ties can be retarded and Bernard An- di'ea alba, white; Doctor Moore, deep rose, are especially grown for late flowering. There are many other fine varieties that can be successfully grown in the greenhouses but this list in- cludes the favorites with those that force these plants in quantities. The season just passed in Belgium has been exceedingly dry and all vege- tation has suffered severely. This has affected the plants of azaleas, many growers not being able to fulfil their contracts, for the plants have not made the customary growth. It is reported that much substitution is being prac- ticed not only in varieties, which has been carried on for some years to more or less extent, but where orders for certain sizes could not be filled smaller sizes are being sent in their stead. The substitution of varieties has always caused trouble for there Bbockton, Mass. — Over I.OIM) roses were distributed at the opening of W. J. Woods Co.'s store and the display of flowers and floi"al pieces was mag- nificent. AZALEA TIED DOWN. this period ai'e Deutsche Perle, white; Simon Mardner, dark pink, and Vervffi- neana, white blotched with pink. To these may be added Mme. Petrick, rose: and Hexe, also known as Firefly, which are forced by a great many growers, the former being a comparatively new variety and the latter is forced in smaller sizes the flowers being single and of bright red color, but this variety will require a much warmer house to have it in for the holidays than the are a great many kinds that are beau- tiful in their home country that will not stand the long transportation, drop- ping their leaves badly and sometimes all the flowering buds, but it will be very disappointing to the grower who has educated his trade to a certain size plant to find that he is obliged to show them this year a smaller size, and may result in the loss of considerable trade. , The imported plants have been out of the ground for four or more weeks rgir. The American Florist, T21 when received and should l>f potted and established as soon as possible, for although grown in a peaty soil that re- tains the moisture, yet froqiiently they have become quite dry. The plants should immediately be unpacUod and carried to the potting room, and as the covering around the roots is re- moved the ball should be stood in a tub of water until thoroughly soaked. If this is not done and the roots are at all dry, after potting the- water will soak through the new soil at the edge of the pot and it will take some time to wet the dry earth in which are the roots, and the plant will lose much of its foliage and sometimes the buds, and perhaps receive a check that will be manifest when it comes to bloom. While the roots have been cut to small sizes yet if too large for a pot in which the plant would look well in bloom they can be further trimmed off. The better w'ay to do this is to take a hatchet and cut the ball off until it will go into the pot, leaving room to pack a little new soil between the ball and the pot. It will make but little difference as regards the bloom this year as to what soil is used in potting, many growers using coal ashes at the bottom, but if it is intended to grow the plant on after blooming a good fibrous loam, of a peaty nature if pos- sible, is the best. No manure is neces- sary for if the plant in after years gets pot boimd watering with liquid manure is to be preferred to mixing manure in the soil. The plant will have a much neater and better appearance if potted in aza- lea pots, so-called, that is, pots that are only about one-half to two-thirds as high as they are in width, a pot Intermediate between the bulb pans and the standard pots. It potting ram the soil down as hard as possible. All hard-wooded plants require firm pot- ting and this will also retain the mois- ture more readily. As soon as potted the plants should be placed in the greenhouse; the later varieties in a cool house, or as many growers have, a light shed where a low temperature can be maintained, but not much below 40° at night. The early varieties will require about six weeks in a warm greenhouse to bring tliem into bloom but they will be greatly benefited if they can stand in cool, light quarters for a week or 10 days until they have fully recovered from their long jour- ney. This can quickly be seen when the foliage begins to stand erect and again tal 00 to 4 00 Adiantum, extra fine Asparagus Strings each, $0 50 to $0 76 Asparagus Bunches. ..each, 25 to 50 Sprengerl Bunches each, i5 to :16 Smtlax perdoz., 1 50 to '-'00 Galax, green per 1000, I 50 " bronze per 1000, 1 50 Ferns per 1000, 1 50 Subject to change without notice. 1 50 HOLTON& HUNKEL CO 462 Milwauitee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Milwaukee. ROSES IN SHORTEK SUPPLY. Business the first part of the week was rather slow, as there was but very little funeral work which made things rather quiet. There are lots of chrysanthemums coming in at the present tiine and this eases up the demand for carnations and roses, which Iiave commenced to shorten up considerably. There are plenty of lilies and long- stemmed American Beauties coming in at present, and enough lily of the valley to fill all or- ders. There are also roses enough to meet all demands, the call being most- ly for short-stemmed stock. The car- nations coming in at present are sell- ing rapidly and are of a nice grade. NOTES. The plans for the decorations at the flower show to be held in the Au- ditorium November 1.3-19 are about completed. As outlined by August Kellner, it will picture a large park, with four shower fountains occupying knolls equidistant from a central con- servatory. The walls will be draped with boughs and greens, and the ceil- ing with a canopy representing the heavens with twinkling electric stars. Pour pergolas will be erected at the entrances. Theodore Van Bech, for many years connected with the vegetable and flower business in Milwaukee growing stock for the local dealers, died Friday. October 20, at the age of 08 years. Mr. Shadweiler, a son-in-law. has charge of the carnation plant and T. VanBeck will conduct the greenhouse busine.ss as before. Holton & Hunkel Co. is cutting some fine chrysanthemums and American Beauty roses. Some extra fine pom- pon chrysanthemums are selling well and they expect to have a fine lot of all vririeties in the near future. Aug. Kellner says he is a busy rnan at present taking care of his land- scape work and decorating. He had a large decoration at the Auditorium at a reception to the superintendent of public schools which used a large amount of flowers and green. C. C. Polworth Co. reports business as good. This firm is cutting some very fancy chrysanthemums which are selling readily. They are also cutting soine fine carnations and roses. W. C. Zimmerman is well pleased with business to date. He has in- vested in a new delivery outfit in the line of a Ford automobile which will be on the job in a few days. J. M. Fox & Son moved into their new quarters October 22 and are very much pleased to get into their new place, where they are ready for busi- ness. Miss Nora Piehl. the young lady for- merly with the Loveland Floral Co., is now in charge of the Flora Bonn floral department. The E. Welke Co. reports business as satisfactory and is contemplating the purchase of an automobile for de- livery purposes. G. Rusch & Co. report good business, they are receiving some fine carnations and chrysanthemums and some Hud- son River violets which are selling well. Edlefsen & Leidiger Co. reports busi- ness brisk, having had considerable orders for funeral work to ship out. M. A. McKenne.y Co. report business good, their store now being all com- plete and very attractive. The bowling scores this week were as follows : L. Manns.. 89 119 112 W. HTd'v.lOg 120 136 n. Lletz... 98 128 90 U. Currie. .141 124 F. Holton. 152 P. Nohos.l.'i.l 141 191 r;. nnnkel.123 188 174 A. Hnre.. .10.5 13r> 108 0. EK2eb't.l2.''i 92 IT.'i W. Rhmitz.143 169 O. Pohl...l33 133 113 G. R. Sedalla, no. The Missouri State Fair was held in this city September 30-October 6, and as President Taft was the honored guest upon the opening day, a large attendance was present. The Archias Floral Co. were large winners of pre- miums in all classes, being awarded first prize for general collection of greenhouse plants, most artistic de- signs. Bride and Bridesmaid and Perle des Jardins roses, white and pink car- nations, and largest and best display of farm and garden seeds. The table decorations at the break- fast at the Sedalia Country Club and the dinner at the residence of C. E. West in honor of President Taft was very beautifully arranged by the Archias Floral Co. and consisted of lily of the valley and maiden hair fern at the former, and American Beauty and Mrs. Taft roses and decorative plants at the dinner. A. Shenandoab, la. Trade has lieen fairly good, espe- cially in funeral work, there having been many orders from the twenty surrounding towns. The backward spring was followed by early, hot, dry weather which shortened the season for plant trade, and the unusual summer drouth cut down the summer svipply of flowers until the fall rains when there were more than was ex- pected. The first killing frost occurred October 21 and we shall have to de- pend on greenhouse stock from now on. The Sheanadoah greenhouse has a fine lot of chrysanthemums and a good supply. A new reinforced concrete chimney has just been completed, cir- cular in shape, 45 feet high with a diameter of 22 inches, enclosed in eight-inch walls. S. igri. The American Florist. 729 Lakeview Rose Gardens Operating one million live hundred thousand feet of glass; situated mid-distance between New York and Chicago. Can make morning deliveries in New York City, Philadelphia. Chicago, Boston and all the intervening cities and towns from the Lakes south to Washington, D. C. Solicit your orders for Roses, Carnations, Chrysanthe- mums, Callas, Plumosus, Sprengeri, Similax. Adiantum. High Grade Stock that Cannot Fail to Give Satisfaction. Roses . Per 100 Specials Extra No. 1. No. 2. My Maryland, $8.00 $0.00 $1.00 $2 00 White Klllarney 8.00 (i.OO 4.00 2.00 Pink Killarney 8.00 (J.OO 4.00 2.00 Richmonds 8.00 n.oo 4.00 -J.OO Mrs. Jardine 8.00 6.00 4.00 Bride 8.00 (i.OO 4.00 Bridesmaid 8.00 (i.OO 4.00 Perle 8.00 6.00 4.00 Sunrise 8.00 0.00 4.00 Bon Silene, per 100 $3.00 2,00 .00 .00 2 00 2.00 Roses, our selection, $15.00 per 1000. Carnations Per 100 Extra Red, White and Pink $3.00 First Quality, Red, White and Pink 2 00 Chrysanthemums Per doz. White, Yellow and Pink; the best commercial kinds $1.50, $2.00 and $3.00 Specimen Blooms 4.00 and 6.00 Calla Lilies Callas. Per 100 ...$16.00 Doz. $2.00 Mlisceilaneous Asparagus Plumosus, per bunch .$0.50 Special Long Sprays Plumosus, per 100 3.00 " " " Sprengeri, per 100 3.00 Adiantum Croweanum, per 100 75c and 1.00 Smllax, per string, 15c. Per 100 12. .',0 Norttiera Indiana Florists' Association. The Northern Indiana Florists' As- sociation held its quarterly meeting at Fort Wayne October 18. The regular business being transacted, a commit- tee was appointed to prepare a pro- gramme for the next meeting, to be held at .South Bend, January 17, 1912, and reported as follows : Paper on "System," by W. W. Coles; "How We Conduct Our Retail Business," by J. S. Stuart; "Carnation Growing," by W. J. Vesey, Jr. A poll was taken to ascertain the im- provements made by the members of the association during the year, which was as follows : Connor-Ulsh Flo. Co., rebuilding .$10,000 Muncie Floral Co., improvements 100 Ten Eyck & Son, rebuilding... 1,000 Frank & Sons, new houses 15,000 Jno. S. Leach, new houses 1,500 Johnson Flo. Co., improvements 100 Beiberick & "Weber, new house.. 600 Terrill & Son, new house 500 King, "Winona Lake, improve- ments 200 W. W. Dederick, new house 800 Stuart & Haugh. rebuilding.... 3,000 W. H. Troyer, new houses 8,5(X) W. J. Vesey, Jr., glass 2,000 Wagoner Flo. Co., improvements 500 Total $43,800 Fitting resolutions were adopted on the death of Clyde Isenberger, who had passed away since the last meeting, and were ordered spread on the min- utes and a copy of the same mailed to the bereft wife. The display of flowers on a whole was very good and made a fine show- ing, and the committee on exhibition submitted the following awards : Chrysanthemums — Clementine Tou- set, W. J. & M. S. Vesey. first; Muncie Floral Co., second. Virginia Poehl- mann. W. J. & M. S. Vesey, first. Omega, W. J. & M. S. Vesey, first; Lawrence Cotter. The Genial Manager of the Lakeview Rose Gardens. Jamestown, N. Y. Flick Floral Co., second. E. G. Hill Co. showed fine new early pink and white chrysanthemums; Kinyon Bros., a vase of mixed blooms, and W. J. & M. S. Vesey, well grown pot plants. Roses — American Beauty, Bassett & Washburn, first. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. Muncie Floral Co., first. Rich- mond. W. Frank & Sons, first; Bassett & Washburn, second; W. J. & M. S. Vesey, third. Killarney, W. Frank *c Sons, first; Bassett & Washburn, sec- ond. Mv Maryland. W. J. & M. S. Vesey, first. White Killarney, W. Frank & Sons, first; W. J. & M. S. Vesey, second. Brides and Bridesmaids, W. Frank & Sons, first; Kinyon Bros., second. Mrs. Aaron Ward, E. G. Hill Co., first. E. G. Hill Co. exhibited a vase of Sunburst, which was the finest vase shown. Kinyon Bros., a vase of mixed roses. Carnations — Enchantress, W. J. & M. S. Vesey. first; Beiberick & Weber, second; W. H. Troyer, third. Victory, Beiberick & Weber, first. White En- chantress, W. J. & M. S. Vesey, first; ■W. Frank & Sons, second; W^. H. Troyer, third. W. Frank & Sons showed good White Perfection, White Wonder and a red seedling of merit. W. J. & M. S. Vesey's table of or- chids in variety were fine and attracted a great deal of attention. They also showed pans of Nephrolepis Scholzeli. N. Whitmani and Bostoniensis. Their fine banks of palms added much to the display. The Muncie Floral Co. made a good display of poinsettias. Aspara- gus plumosus and Sprengeri, painted labels, pot covers and bulbs. A. J. Wagoner, Sec'y. Kennett Square, Pa. J. Monroe Palmer has about com- pleted four houses 20x140 feet. Lord & Burnham construction, in which they intend to grow carnations. Roy Mercer has built a house 28x100 feet. King construction, and will have it planted with tomatoes very soon. Way Bros, have completed and planted a new Lord & Burnham house 18x100 feet to cucumbers. Y. Haverhill, Mass. — Nathaniel W. Hannaford. of . Portland, Me., and Waldo I. Chase, of Grafton, will open a flower shop at 57 White street under the firm name of Hannaford & Chase. 730 The American Florist. Oct. 2S, CHRYSANTHEMUMS Pink and White, $1.50 to $3 OO per doz.; Yellow, $2 00 to $3.00 per doz. Extra Fancy Yellow, $4.00 per doz. FINE CROP OF ROSES AND CARNATIONS AMERICAN BEAUTUS Bztra looK 24 to 30-in. 18-in 12-in 8-iii We Grow all the Stock we Sell and PRICE Per doz. $3 00 2 00 1 60 1 00 76 Kaiserln, Rhea Reld, Maryland FerlOO Bxlra long select...^.. $8 00 Good Medium length $5 00 to 6 00 Good Short 3 00 to 4 00 Killamey, White Kiliamey, and Perle Per 100 ftctim long $ 8 00 Good medium length $6 00 to 6 00 Good short length 3 00 to 4 00 Guarantee it to be Strictly Fresh. LIST Mrs. Aaron Ward per loo Lrong $8 00 to $10 00 Medium 4 00 to 6 0« CARNATIONS Good White aad Pink $3 00 Extra Fancy 4 00 HARHISn LILIES per doz. 1 26 " per 100, 10 00 Yellow 'Mums perdoz.$ 2 00 to 4 00 White and Pink 'Mums per doz. 1 BO to 3 00 Uly of the VaUey per 100, 3 00 to 4 00 Adiantum „ 100 to 160 Asparagus Sprays 2 00 to 4 00 Ferns, Eastern, per lOOO, $1 50, $2 OO Oalax, Green per 1000 1 00 16 Bronze per 1000 160 16 Smilox per doz. > 00 Our Selection of Roses in lots of 500 at the rate of $25.00 per 1000. BASSETT & WASHBURN, Office and store: 131 N. Wabash Ave., Chicaao. (H'eenhouses: tflinsdale, Illinois Chicagro. A MUCH SHORTEK SUPPLY. The excessive amount of rainy and cloudy weatiier is not only aggravating to baseball fans who are so anxious to see the final outcome of the season in the east, but with less than one- third of the days in which the sun shines the rose and carnation growers are beginning to worry, for the cut has reduced materially, and notwith- standing the immense quantities of chrysanthemums that are now on the market, there is demand for all the roses and carnations that arrive and the prices of these flowers are grad- ually rising. Ordinarily during the chrysanthemum season the prices of both I'oses and carnations fall, but they not only have held their own this year, but have advanced. Sales of carnations of first-class quality are re- ported at $4.00 per 100, which is a mid-winter figure. (Chrysanthemums also are coming in peculiarly, the early mid-season and late varieties being sadly mixed. Whether the unusual weather is the cause of this it is bard to state. Ijut there are still to be found on the market Golden Glow, Clementine Touset and other early kinds right beside of Col. D. Appleton and other midseason varieties, and one house has W. H. Chadwick. one of the latest whites on sale. Chrysanthe- mums can be had in all sizes, grades and quality, from the pompon to the large blooms fit for the exhibition ta- ble, and there are some noble speci- mens of the latter to bo procured, which are bringing good prices, $5.00 a dozen being quoted for some. Ele- gant blooms of Clementine Touset, Chrysolora and R. F. Felton are being offered and are finding purchasers as soon as placed on sale. American Beauties are not any too plenti- ful, the demand fully equalling the supply, and the call for all the roses is not far behind the receipts, there being no accumulation of this stock and but little waste. Carnations of the best quality are sold as soon as received and the only stock left is the short-stemmed and inferior grades. Orchids are selling well, the demand being fully equal to the receipts, and but few can be seen after the orders are picked out and shipped. Violets are much Improved, but the call for them is as yet not large. Lilies are of excellent quality, but with the large white chrysanthemums in the market that can be used in large work and decorations, the call for these is not heavy. Lily of the valley can be ob- tained in excellent quality and is hav- ing a good request. Bouvardia of ex- cellent quality is to be seen and is be- ing picked up by the buyers as fast as shown. Dahlias and cosmos are still to be had in quantity, but as one deal- er puts it, "The trade is getting sick of outside and coarser stock," and they are used only in the cheaper work and in the window displays. The stock of greens is large and of excellent qual- ity, the only shortage being in bronze galax, of which there is no great quantity on the market. A frost on the morning of October 24 cut down nearly all the outside stock, and it will be but a few days when the last will be seen. NOTES. Wietor Bros, will soon be cutting heavily in chrysanthemums and Kil- lamey, White Killamey, Richmond, Uncle John and American Beauty roses. The latter are arriving at the store in very good condition, with fine color, foliage and stems. The demand for this rose has been very heavy of late and this firm was among the for- tunate ones to have a large supply of choice stock. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J.: Baur & Steinkamp and .Smith & Co., Indian- apolis, Ind.; and Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian Mich., will have exhibits at the chrysanthemum show that will be held at the next meeting of the Florists' Club at the Union Restaurant, Thursday. November 2. E. G. Hill Co.. the well known growers of Rich- mond, Ind., will also be on hand with an exhibit and will show some new roses and chrysanthemums. Peter Pearson is looking forward to a good profit from the sale of his stock in his greenhouses on Gunnison street, which is now in very fine con- dition. He sells entirely at wholesale and grows nothing but greenhouse plants and hardy perennials. Bassett & Washburn are showing an extra fancy grade of R. L. Felton chrysanthemums that are attracting much attention and meeting with ready sale from the buyers who pat- ronize this well-known house. P. S. Ayers left October 26 for northeastern Texas to visit his mother and assist her in settling up an estate that has been in litigation for some time past. G. C. Peterson of Escanaba, Mich., passed through the city this week en route to his home after returning from a most enjoyable visit in the Dakotas. J. A. Budlong is filling a large num- ber of orders for a fine grade of pink bouvardias and a large quantity of smilax. W. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., treas- urer of the Society of American Flor- ists, was a most welcome visitor this week. President Asmus of the Society of American Florists is suffering consid- erably with rheumatism. Otto Goerisch of the A. L. Randall Co. is back from a successful business trip to Milwaukee. Wm. F. Schofield. North State street, has just completed work on a new store front. tgii. The American Florist. 731 Poehlmann Bros. Co. 32-34=36 E. Randolph St. Extra Special long Roses, $10 to $12 per lOO. Long Distance Phone Randolph 35 CHICAGO, ILL. Current Price List. — AMERICAH BEAUTIES Per Doz. Long, specials $4 00 36-inch 3 00 .SO-inch 2 50 24-inch 2 00 18-inch 1 BO Short... Per 100, $2.00 - $6 00 - $8.00 - $10.00 Per 100 KILLARNEY, Special $ 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short 3 00 RICHMOND, Special 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short ■ 3 00 WHITE KILLARNEY, Special 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short 3 00 PRINCE DE BULGARIE 4 00 to 10 00 MRS. AARON WARD 3 00 to 8 00 Subject to change without notioe. Per 100 MY MARYLAND, Special $8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short : 3 00 PERLE and MILOOY 3 00, $6 00 to 8 00 Cattleyas per doz., $6 00 Oncldiums 3 00 CARNATIONS, Per 100 Fancy white, pink and red " 4 00 First quality 3 00 Short Lawson, Winsor, White 2 00 Mums, white and yellow... per doze», 2 00, 3 0«, 4 00 Harrisii Lilies per doz., $1 50 10 00 VaUcy $8 00 - $t 00 - $5.00 Pink and Yellow Pompons... 35c to 60c per bunch Violets, single anil double 75 to 100 Plumosus Sprays, Sprengeri $2.00 - $3 00 - $4.00 Plumosus Strings, extra long... per string, 50c to 60c Galax per ICOO, $1 25 Ferns per 1000, 1 50 Adiantum Croweanum 76c to 1 00 POEHLMANN'S FANCY VALLEY) EXTRA FINE HARRISII LILIES f We make these a specialty. Can supply them all the Year. Ooce tried you will have no ottier The Des Plaines Floral Co. has met with much success with the new var- ieties of carnations that they are growing this year and is more than satisfied with the results obtained for so early in the season. Beacon, the old standl^y. is doing its best at this establishment and the proprietors are particularly proud of the splendid blooms that they are shipping to this market. Harry Blewitt, the senior member of the firm, says that the de- mand for carnation plants is very good and that his firm expects to clean out the surplus that they still have on hand. Otto Wittbold, superintendent of the Geo. Wittbold Co.'s greenhouses and nursery at Edgebrook, says that busi-. ness is picking up rapidly and that the shipping trade is better than it has been for many months past. The sales in the cut flower department are also very large, trade at the stores on North Clark street and Buckingham place in this city being very good. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation has a fine assortment of all seasonable stock, the growers now sending in an exceptionally fine grade of roses and carnations. Some very handsome Chrysolora chrysanthemums from Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich., were displayed this week, which were quickly disposed of to the buyers. Stollery Bros, have had some very large decorations the past week that helped out considerably to offset the general quietness that prevails in many quarters at present. It took two autos to hold the many funeral designs that this firm delivered to the home of a well-known resident that passed away on the south side last week. D. E. Freres, who handles a part of Adam Zender's choice stock, is supply- ing his customers with a fancy grade of Richmond, Killarney and White Killarney roses. Miss Tonner, who ''The Busiest flouse in Chicago" Extra Fancy Roscs, Camations, Lilies, Dahlias, Lily of the Valley, Orchids, and a large supply of GreenS of all kinds. J. B. DEAMUD CO. 160 N. Wabash Ave , CHICAGO ni.. .- ' !■• D. Central 3 1 SR Pnones \ Automatic 44389 has a stand in the same store, is show- ing a very good grade of cosmos and carnations. Zech & Mann are among the fortu- nate ones to have a large supply of bronze galax to supply their many cus- tomers. The demand for this has been very good and the firm expect to have but little trouble in disposing of the supply that yet remains on hand. W. S. Garland takes great pleasure in showing his friends through his carnations houses and he has good reasons to feel proud of his stock, for it is in exceptionally fine condition and promises a large cut for the com- ing season. Fletcher C. James is putting the fin- ishing touches on his handsome new greenhouse, 34x125 feet, which he is using for the culture of sweet peas and chrysanthemums. Work is progressing rapidly on the addition and improvements that the Geo. M. Garland Co. is making to their factory in Des Plaines. Hunt Bros, of Park Ridge are cut- ting a fancy grade of chrysanthemums and a fair supply of sweet peas of a medium grade. E. S. Endress, Lincoln, Neb., has placed an order with the John C. Mon- inger Co. for material for a new house 28x400 feet. Felsch Bros. of Maywood have added 3,500 feet of glass this season to their rapidly increasing bedding plant trade. Kyle & Forster are receiving a very good grade of seasonable stock with Killarney roses showing up exception- ally well. Geo. F. Faber of Faber Bros., Kan- kakee, was in the city on October 23 on a combined trip of business and pleasure. H. C. Blewitt will use the Garland construction in the new greenhouse which he will build next season. The Des Plaines Violet Co. is build- ing a new shed for the boiler that will be installed this week. John Fink is recovering from a sprained leg. August Poehlmann scored 42 Octo- ber 21. 732 The American Florist. Oct. 28. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Also a large Supply of All Colors, $1 50 to $2.50 per Dozen. BEAITIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS, CURRENT PRICE LIST — Subject to change without notice. Extra Choice Stock. BESUTIES Perdoz Extra Select _ $3 00 36-inch stem 2 50 30-mch stem 2 00 24-mch stem 1 50 aO-inch stem 1 25 18-inch stem 1 00 12-uichstem 75 Carnations, fancy 2 50 " medium 2 00 short 100 to 160 Easter Lilies, medium 10 00 long 12 00 KUlarney While Killarney. Mrs. Jardine SELECT $6 00 per too \ MEOIUIVI Richmond... , $3 |o $4 per lOO Maryland \ SHORT Uncle John / $2.00 per lOO Chrysanthemums perdoz., 1 50 to 2 50 VaUey per 100, 3 00to 4 00 Ferns per 1000, 1 50 Sprengeri and Asparagus Sprays. per bunch, 5Cc All Green Goods at market rates. ROSES, our selection, $3.00 per 100 162 N. Wabash Ave., OHLICA.OO, I H. V. Hunkel. the hustling manager of the Milwaukee Flower Show, is keeping right after the local growers, urging them to exhibit at their show which will be held in the Wisconsin city on November 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19. inclusive. There is considerable talk among the local florists in regard to attending the show in a body and it is expected that something will be done in regard to this at the next meeting of the Florists' Club. George Fischer says his firm, the H. A. Fischer Co., will have a grand opening at their new store in Kala- mazoo, Mich., on October 28 when every visitor will be presented a suit- able souvenir in honor of the occasion. The members of this enterprising firm are proud of their new quarters and take great pleasure in telling their many friends about the finest store in that part of Michigan. The Chicago Carnation Co. is sup- plying their customers with an extra fancy grade of White Wonder, Wash- ington, Mayday and other choice var- ieties of carnations. Superintendent Olsem is expecting great things from his crops this year, for they are in unusually good condition and promise heavy cuts for the season. Ganger & Gormley's prettily arrang- ed windows are attracting the atten- tion of the public who happen to pass by their store. W. Gray, wlio recently accepted a position _with this firm, is proving to be a most valuable assist- ant when it comes to arranging the high-class decorative work. A. Piddington, gardener for E. C. Waller, is spending his vacation at Des Plaines, assisting his friends, the proprietors of the Des Plaines Floral Co.. with a lot of work that they have on hand at present. Frank Garland has about com- pleted work on his piping system and is now devoting his spare time experi- menting on a new gx-ate that he in- tends to use in his boilers this fall. Miss Ida Evert has leased space in the Batavia Greenhouse Co.'s store at 30 East Randolph street, and is now engaged in disposing of her brother's stock. Have you noticed how the Cub fans hide away in some remote corner when they read the "White Sox souve- nir edition of the Chicago American? Ignazc Stackowiah says that the L. Hrudka Pottery Co. is very busy and that the demand for pots is keeping pace with the increase in glass. H. Van Gelder of Percy Jones, Inc., is receiving very large shipments of carnations which are greatly appre- ciated by his many customers. Kennicott Bros. Co. is receiving a very fancy grade of chrysanthemums from Norby & Hoefle, the enterprising growers of Des Plaines. Peter Reinberg's stock of roses and carnations is arriving at the store in very good condition and is sold at a very early hour. C. W. McKellar's shipments of or- chids disappear almost as soon as they reach the store, the demand being unusually heavy. Vaughan & Sperry are enjoying a very good season and report both the local and shipping trade very satis- factory. F. A. Longren, E. H. Hunt's popular traveling representative, started out on another business trip this week. John Michelsen of the E. C. Arm- strong Co. is finding a ready sale for his choice Hudson River violets. Sol. Garland is cutting some very choice blooms of chrysanthemums that are bringing fancy prices. Martin Reukauf. with H. Bayersdor- fer & Co.. Philadelphia. Pa., called on the trade here this week. George Reinberg is cutting from a new crop of Richmond roses. Visitors : W. P. Ivasting, Buffalo. N. Y.; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., re- turning from Wisconsin; E. H. Cush- man, Sylvania, O. Thos. H. Joy and wife, Nashville, Tenn., on their wed- ding trip. Chicajfo Bowling:. The Orchids and Violets each won three straight games on Wednesday evening, October 18, when the former defeated the Roses, and the latter the Cai-nations. Wm. Graff bowled 221 in the second and Victor Bergman 206 in the last game played. The line-up on October 25 was Carnations vs. Roses and Orchids vs. Violets. The following table shows the num- ber of games won and lost by each team to date : Won Lost Won Lost Orchids 9 0 Roses 2 7 Violets 6 3 Carnations ... 1 8 Individual and team scores for games played October 18 : Orchids, Violets. Huebner ..154 144 171 Bergman .14.5 161 206 Graft 134 221 179 Heiidricks'nl42 160 180 Degnan ...120 153 147 Wicnhoeberl27 98 145 Parley 1.33 1,33 179 Friedman .154 179 162 Zech 162 189 149 Byers 156 138 160 Totals... 703 840 825 Totals. ..724 736 853 Roses. Carnations. Conners ... 88 132 1,32 Lorman ...144 131 122 Stack 122 109 179 Ayres 129 166 130 Schunnem'nl21 lOS 100 Schultz ...126 139 120 Harry 145 155 141 Balirt 145 147 152 Fischer ...155 170 185 .V. Zech ... 150 138 136 Totals... 631 674 743 Totals... 694 721 660 Methuen, Mass. — Alfred H. Wag- land has purchased an automobile for delivery purposes. OWEGO, N. Y.— A. J. Thomas Sons are erecting a new ofBce building and an additional carnation house 18x40 feet. A new heating plant has been installed and the whole range reno- vated. tgii. The American Florist. 733 BEAUTIES A large supply in all lengths, especially medium and short. The heads are perfect, the color is grand, and the foliage is of that pleasing dark greenish color. Killarneys. Both WHITE and PINK. Carnations. White, Red and Pink. Current Price List AMERICAN BKAUTIES Per doz. 36 inch stems $3 00 30 inch stems 2 50 24 incii stems 2 00 20 inch stems 1 60 16 inch stems 1 00 12 inch stems 75 Short stems 50 Richmond 1^. , ^ ^^'■^°?on„ KUlarney Extra select... $8 00 White KlUarney Select 6 00 My Maryland... Medium $8 00 to 6 00 Mrs. Field Uncle John \ f f " ^^^^^^- ^\ 00 o,,H» \ Select 6 00 H"«lfi ) Medium $3 00 to 5 00 Ivory J Extra select... 8 00 Sunrise [ Select 6 00 Perle ) Medium 3 00 to 6 00 ROSES, out selection 3 00 Chrysanthemums per doz., .$1 50 to $3 00 Harrtsli Per doz., $1 25 to $1 50 Carnations per 100, 2 00 to 3 CO Valley per 100; 3 00 to 4 00 Adlantum i oo Asparagus, per bunch , 60 Ferns, per 1000 1 50 Peter Reinberg, 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Philadelphia. DAHLIAS STILL PLENTIFUL. Everybody, but the growers partic- ularly, are looking for a heavy frost to kill off the outside stock, and especial- ly the dahlias, which they think have held the field quite long enough. They have never been seen in such quality and quantity before. Some of the new- French sorts are wonderfully fine and should find ready sale at good prices if they are produced in any quantity. At this writing, October 23, after five days of continuous rain it has cleared and the sun has shone all day and with a clear sky frost may be expected any night. The dahlia will not he missed as chrysanthemums are now coming in quantities and will dominate the market for the next month. The quality of the stock is fine. Pacific Supreme, Robert Halliday, Early Snow, Mrs. Henry Robinson, Cremo and Ivory are leaders with a number of other sorts from last week. The real large ones will be here in a few days. There are roses in great quantities particu- larly Killarney and My Maryland, of which two varieties all growers appear to have in crop. Richmond is also com- ing in good shape. The new ones Melody, Mrs. Taft and Harry Kirk are good sellers making variety for the bunches for the debutantes. Carna- tions are improving but will not forge ahead much in competition with the chrysanthemums. Violets are quite a bit better and in good demand. Cat- tleyas are sold at a price that they can be handled in quantity lots and the quality is fine. Lily of the valley of high and low grade keeps about in pace with the demand. There seems to be quantities of it but light shipments for a day or two get the stores on the anxious bench at once and it is seen how necessary it is to the busi- ness. Cosmos is to be had by the wagon load, most everybody carries a bunch home as it is to be had at all the street corners and has been very fine until the recent rains which bat- tered it a good deal. NOTES. Louis Berger, who is the agent in this country for the Van Waveren & Kruijff Co., bulb growers of Holland, will occupy a portion of the Berger Brothers' new establishment, 140-142 North Thirteenth place. The Messrs. Berger will move their commission business and occupy the new quarters about November 1st. The new box trees arrived last week and window box work is now in full swing. The Robert Craig Co. imported a fine lot as did also Yates & Co. of Chestnut Hill. They say the trade is buying them up fast, as the crop is short and -while not as good value can be given as last season they must have them for the orders. The Thilow committee are working hard in preparation for the coming chrysanthemum show. Some novel ef- fects in arrangement of the exhibits and the proper setting in the decora- tion of the hall will be shown. Let everybody give them a hand and make the exhibition a grand success. Palm stock ferns and other foliage plants are going out fast, particularly for distant points, H. A. Dreer, the Jos. Heacock Co., The Robert Craig Co., Chas. D. Ball and Lemuel Ball es- tate all report shipping trade as being excellent and showing quite an in- crease over last season. Jos. G. Neidinger's ivory toned bas- kets have inade quite a hit. A little genius and a little paint and other fixings gotten together in the right pro- portions are sure to produce results and Mr. Neidinger is to be congratu- lated on his success. Eddie Fancourt of the Pennock- Meehan force is sending in large or- ders for fancy ribbons. P.-M. quality ribbons have all the hues of the rain- bow and they are to the fore in all the good stores of the country. The Leo. Niessen Co. are showing some excellent American Beauty roses at this time, almost mid-winter qual- ity. An auto car is soon to be added to the delivery service. M. Rice & Co. are having quite a run on their new cycas. They are the nearest imitation to the fresh cut na- tural leaf that has yet been offered. K. New Brunswick, N. J.— John Clark opened his new store at 77 Church street October 21. 734 The American Florist. Oct. 28, ANYTHING Seasonable EVERYTHING CUT FLOWERS 'IVlums - Beauties - Roses Carnations of Al quality. Red, White, Pink and Light Pink. BoUVardiaS Pink and White. Just the thing to top off your Wedding Bouquets. Cosmos fine supply of Pink which we can supply as long as frost holds off. Smilax, Large Supply of Greens of all Kinds. Asparagus. J. A BUDLONG Valley Harrisii Bouvardias Violets Sweet Peas 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ROSES, VALLEY WHOLESALI and CARNATIONS pnniwcD nc A Specialty bnUWbn Ur GUT FLOWERS Sprengeri Plumosus Smilax Adiantum Ferns New Orleans. WAEM AND RAINY WEATHER. The weather here for September and October has been something unusual, raining almost every day, and the tem- perature as hot as in July and Au- gust. Consequently the vegetation has been quite vigorous and to some ex- tent this has been detrimental to the chrysanthemums, which are somewhat late this year and the stock will fall short for November 1 (All Saints day). Business, in a general way, is at a standstill at present, as it has been too warm for any kind of reno- vating work, and the gardeners are backward in their fall work. The florists are busv preparing for a brisk trade for All Saints' day, and the de- mand is for a better grade of flowers than heretofore. Our summer tourists are returning quite fast and business promises to be very brisk this winter. The social season commences with the opening of the French opera next month. Henry Krack, the gardener for Law- rence Fabacher, made one of the finest house and church decorations ever seen in this citv on the occasion of the marriage of Mr. Fabacher's daughter. Abele Bros, have a fine stock of as- sorted plants for the fall and winter trade. Their chrysanthemums are about the best in the city. The Metairie Nursery Co. have moved to their new quarters on Carondelet street, which is quite an improvement on their old store. Chas. Eble has a most beautiful dis- play of fancy plants and flowers in his elegant store under the Grunewald ho- tel. Robt. Reinecke has bought 40 acres of land in St. Bernard and will soon start .a nurserv on a large scale. C. W. Eichling is enjoying good busi- ness and is well prepared for anything that comes along. James Newsham has a fine assort- ment of orchids in bloom and is doing a good business. U. J. Virgin is still holding his own in arecas and other palms for decora- tive purposes. C. M. Wichers of Gretna contem- plates taking a better half in the near future. John Renck has put in a new hot water boiler for his two houses. D. Fort Worth, Tex. We, in all probability, have had one of the hardest seasons that has ever been experienced in the florist trade in Texas, and we are now starting in ap- parently on our third year's drought — something unheard of in this section of the country. We have had some rain, but mostly local showers, and at no time within the last twenty-four months has the ground been wet, that is, a thoroughly good season for grow- ing. Yet. with all that, where good cul- tivation has been kept up, plants have done remarkably well with now and then a little shower to supply surface moisture, and it seems almost incredi- ble to say that trees, shrubs and roses have made the average growth. Of course there has been heavy losses, but we should compliment ourselves that the prospects are as good as they are. Texas is a wonderful country. She may not promise very much, but when it comes to the final round-up she Is al- ways there with the goods. We feel safe in saying there is no state in the Union which will stand the dry weath- er that Texas can and then produce the crops. The flower trade is very quiet. A little funeral work occasionally and then a few weddings. However, the prospects look good for another "ban- ner" year. D. Denver. The florists in this vicinity, at least a large majority of them, are fairly well content with the present business conditions. The weather has been pleasant, the demand for flowers good, and prices on the whole satisfactory. The wholesale liusiness has broken all previous records. September's increase being very large, and judging from present conditions October will run it a close second. The Elitch-Lon'g Flower Store re- ports an excellent business in all branches, particularly in decorative work. Among other work they were awarded for the second time the dec- orating of the big Auditorium for the annual Electric Show. This was an elaborate affair, the decorations con- sisting of spruce boughs and pots of white and yellow chrysanthemums, making a very pleasing combination which elicited much praise from the press as well as the general public. L. Blngrhamton, N. Y. Business in the city and adjacent towns has been good all summer, show- ing an increase of 20 per cent over last year, and the fall trade has opened up nicely with prices almost as good as in the winter. There are not enough roses grown here and carnations about equal the demand, but there were far too many asters. The trade from the small towns is good and there is con- siderable funeral work. There is some call for bulbs, but not as much as usual. One of the large growers who sup- plies the florists in this city with roses and carnations is selling the same stock to one of the department stores, which retail the same at about the same price that the florists have to pay the grower. This seems hardly fair to the florists. G. tgii. The American Florist. 736 Extra Fancy 'Mums WHITE. YELLOW. PINK. LARGE SUPPLY OF BEAUTIES Roses, Carnations, Valley. In fact, we are well fixed on everything mentioned in the price list below: AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. 36lo48inch $3 00 to $4 00 24to30inch 2 00 to 2 50 18to24inch 1 50 12tol8inch 1 00 8tol2-inch 50 ROSES Per 100 Specials $8 00 to $10 00 Rjchmond $3 00 to $8 00 Killarney 3 00 to 8 00 White Killarney 3 00to 8 00 CURRENT PRICE LIST - ROSES. Per 103 My Maryland 3 00 to 8 00 Brides 3 00 to 8 00 Maid 300to 8 00 ROSES. Our Selection $3 00 MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 Carnations, fancv 2 00 to 3 oo common I 00 to 1 SO Orchids per doz. ,.$6 00 to $7 50 'Mums nerdoz.. 15)to 3 00 Per 100 Harrisii Lilies 10 OOa 12 50 Valley 3 00 to Adiaotum 75 to Asparagus Strings... each, 6flc lo 75c .■Vsparagus Bunches... each. 2Sc lo 50c Sprentreri Bunches ...each. 2Sc to3Sc Smilax per doz.. $1 50 to $2 00 Galax. green per 1000. 1 50 bronze per 1000. 125 Ferns per 1000. 150 Subject to change without notice. 400 I 00 Extra Fancy Roses (all varieties mentioned above), $10.00 tO $12.00 per 100. VAUGHAN & SPERRY Lon^ Distance Phone central 2751. 161 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Tacoma, Wash. The Tacoma florists have had excel- lent business continuously to within the last two months. There has been a large quantity of outdoor flowers lately, but Jack Frost has been getting busy and now that so many outdoor flowers are cut down we notice an Increase in demand. Carnations are scarce and rather inferior in quality. Good roses are never in sufBcient sup- ply and many come from Portland or Cle Elum, "Wash. Some few chrysan- themums are to be seen. Good smilax and asparagus are scarce as usual. NOTES. S. L. Harper has booked a number of orders for his new rose which is be- ing disseminated this year by the Cali- fornia Rose Co., of Pomona, Calif. This is a yellow sport of Souvenir de President Carnot, named by the origi- nator Golden Freedom. In this cli- mate the rose is simply grand. A visit to the local greenhouses dis- closes the fact that no new carnations, roses or chrysanthemums are to be Been. We believe the newest in the way of carnations is Beacon. H. W. Manike has his stock in ex- cellent condition, with good chrys- anthemums in sight. Carnations in the best of health, with some very ?ood flowers of Enchantress. Watson, Florist, had a fine lot of asters and business has been good right along. They are the only flo- rists now at the Public Market. California Florists report good busi- ness right along. They arranged the decoration at the Tacoma hotel for the Taft banquet. Tacoma is fast becoming the great- est rose city in the West and the rose society is doing much to help the good work along. Headquarters for ORCHIDS and Fancy Stock CHAS. W. NcKELLAR, 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. F. C. Smith says that stock is somewhat more abundant than cus- tomers. H. H. Hinze has a very good lot of ferns. S. L. H. Nashville, Tenna Florists in this city report a rather dull week, with only a limited demand. Flowers have been fairly plentiful, and the quality is much improved. Chrys- anthemums are coming in finely now, both white and yellow. There has been no frost as yet. Dahlias have been blooming beautifully and have served for many purposes, both as cut flowers and in funeral work. The long drawn- out fall has enabled all the growers to have their greenhouses in readiness, and all are fully prepared for the win- ter season. NOTES. The latest acquisition to the uptown floral stores is that of L. Haury & Son, who will soon be in full opera- tion and ready for business. They have secured the beautiful store-room in the Tulane Hotel building, once oc- cupied by the Geny Bros. The floor is tiled. They have spared no expense in fitting the store up in beautiful style. They have had installed a large re- frigerator in the rear of the store and will have another display refrigerator near the front. Their stock of baskets and floral supplies, of which they will have the best and most up-to-date as- sortment, have not yet been installed. They expect to have a formal opening and there is no doubt they will do a good business. A pleasant little romance in the floral world was the marriage last week of Thos. H. Joy, of the Joy Floral Company, to Miss Monica Mc- Ginnis, a popular young lady of the East Side. Young Mr. Joy for some months has been the popular manager of the floral store of the Joy Floral Company. He has many friends in the community, whose good wishes go with him in his marriage. Harold Joy, a younger brother, also assists in the store. These two young men have proven good managers. M. C. D. AMHERST, Mass.— M. B. Kingman has reopened his florist store in Hunt'« block. New York. — A break in the water main opposite the store of The Rosary Flower Co. on East Thirty-fourth street flooded the store, and stock to the value of $2,000 was ruined. Albany, N. Y.— Amos E. Balfoort has displayed in his window trees of Ponderosa lemon bearing fruit that at- tract attention, the fruit being of un- usual size. Greensboro, N. C— The J. Van Lind- ley Nursery Co. has erected a new greenhouse and has planted 21,000 car- nation plants for this season's bloom- ing. 736 The American Florist. Oct. 28, Wire in Your Orders for CHRYSANTHEMUMS Yellow— White— Pink. Large supply— Fine quality. $6.00, $8X0, $10.00, $12.00 $15.00, $20.00, $25.00 per 100, Easter Lilies Am. Beauties Good short and medium lengths, also long. Fancy Valley Also good short Valley for funeral work at $1.00 and $2.00 per 100. Killarney WHITE and PINK. All Saints' Day Orders filled up to the Last Minute. Good long and medium. SPECIAL PRICE LIST Each letter denotes a grade; A, being best; B, next; C, etc. Below each grade is quoted the price. When buying according to list. Chrysanthemums, Yellow and White American Beauties KilUarneys White Killarneys Rlchmonds My Maryland Carnations Val'ey Easter Lilies Orchids, cattleyas Smilax Plumosus Sorays Sprengeri Sprays Adiantoms . . . . Hybridum, extra strong. Violets, double and single 1.2.5 ( .20 i .16 LP i .12 t .10 J.' $ .08 % ,06 XX i .04 .25 .20 .16 .12^2 .10 .08 .06 .04 .oa .07 .08 .05 .(M .03 .02 .OS .07 .06 .05 .04 .03 .02 .OS .07 .06 .05 .04 .03 .02 .08 .07 .06 .05 .04 .03 .02 .04 .03 .02 .01V4 .(M .03 .02 .01 .10 6.00 .16 .08 500 ■12/2 .10 .(W .02 .OS .02 1.00 .75 .50 8 00 1.50 .75 .50 next; order Each Perdoz Each Per 100 Galax, $1 50 per 1000 per 1000 per 1000 $5.00 Ferns 1.50 Mi-xican Ivy 60c per 100: 5.00 ■ Wild Smilax, guaranteed good, per case, 50 lbs The Chicago Flower Growers' Association OTTO W. FRES£ Gen. Manager. Phone Randolph 5449. /*!•■*» c* *■ .*v 176 N. Michigan Ave., l>niCayO Buffalo. SUMMER WEATUEB, FLOWER.'S PLENTIFUL. "Weather that could not be surpassed in midsummer has been what we have had for the past two weeks. Conse- quently flowers have been plentiful. Chrysanthemums have tried in vain to replace dahlias, tritomas, cosmos and salvia, but Old Sol continues to shine, and while these flowers can be had outdoors it is still summer. Carnations and roses are fine and are in plentiful supply, so there has been no scarcity of flowers. Trade conditions have been good for October, any number of wed- dings of various proportions, together with debutantes, luncheons and sev- eral large dinners, have kept the flor- ists quite busy and all feel satisfied with business so far this season. Fu- neral work has been quite heavy the past week. NOTES. The Wm. Scott Co. have got quite an idea for the public, that is, they have offered several prizes of chrysan- themums to the ones who get the most words out of the word "chrysanthe- mum." It will certainly make the high and public school scholars work to have flowers for Thanksgiving day. There are several prizes- and it is an original idea with the boys. Orchids are looking good in Buffalo at present. The Wm. Scott Co. have been cutting some fine, ones and Chas. Sandiford, gardener to J. J. Albright, has a fine lot at his place and well worth a trip to see. Stroh's Quality Flower Shop has a fine lot of pink cosmos which they bring in from outside and have flower- ing in good shape. They certainly are the finest that has been seen in Buf- falo. Visitors: P. Welch and wife of Boston, who have been making a trip from Ottawa and other eastern Cana- dian cities; Thos. Mansfield, Lockport; F. B. Lewis, Portland. The flower department in the Wm. Hengerer Co. store has been discon- tinued, the firm needing all the space for their business. W. P. Kasting has been called to Chicago on business. Bison. Cincinnati. OUTSIDE STOCK LO\^'ERS PRICES. Summer and fall flowers are still in the market and are playing havoc with some of the chrysanthemum prices. It is not that these prices are so very low but they are not quite all they should be at this time of the year. The prices on carnations are lower than at the cor- responding time last year. The cut of white in this flower exceeds any of the other colors. In chrysanthemums. Glory of the Pacific, Virginia Poehlmann and Clementine Touset are the best that are offered in large quantities. Smaller lots of other good ones may be had. Estelle is a glut on the market. As soon as these are out. and that will be shortly, and the cosmos, dahlias and asters are frozen up, the market will clean up from day to day. Roses are good and sell very well, they seem to hold their prices nicely and everything of real quality moves quickly at the prevailing prices. The quantity of American Beauty offerings is shorten- ing considerably. Other stock in the market includes lilies, violets, both sin- gle and double, lily of the valley and orchids. The green goods supply is adequate. Taking the market as a whole, the demand for the large sup- ply is gratifying. Considerable quan- tity is shipped to out-of-town buyers, which helps considerably. Some days the offerings move slowly and on oth- ers much is taken up right after the trade opens. SPECIAL CLUB MEETING. The show committee reported that they had received another silver cup for the show, the Sefton Manufac- turing Co. donating it. It is to be given for the best table decoration. Wm. Murphy, the superintendent of the show, desires that those who desire dig- play space should advise him at once. The Bismarck Rathskeller has been selected by the club as the place for entertaining visiting florists during the show with a Dutch lunch and smoker and Thursday, November 16, was se- lected as the day. The committee in charge is Chas. H. Hoffmeister, C. E. Critchell and P. J. Olinger. With these three at the head the affair should be a howling success and one that will be remembered. NOTES. Scene— Basement under the sidewalk in front of a vacant building on Third avenue. Cast — Dramatis personae, a burglar. Plot — A burglar who "burgled" about 35 feet of telephone cable so successfully that C. E. Critchell and the Cincinnati Cut Flower Exchange were without telephone service for the entire Saturday afternoon. Ray Murphy and wife have the sin- cerest sympathy of the trade in their bereavement over the loss of their baby daughter, Evelyn Ruth Murphy. J. A. Peterson and wife have re- turned from their European trip. Mr. Peterson brought with him many nov- elties in plants from Europe. Visitors : W. G. Matthews, Jr., Day- ton; Ed. Farncourt, Philadelphia, Pa., and C. W. Witsch, New York. Tom Windram and Dan Ruttle have both been bringing in large quantities of Estelle chrysanthemums. Chas. Pfeiffer is spending a few weeks at Bliss, Idaho, with friends. Roger Peterson departed on an ex- tended business trip October 23. H. igri. The American Florist. 737 Cut Flowers I E. H. HUNT FOR ALL OCCASIONS. FLORISTS* SUPPLIES TOO. SEND FOR PRICE LIST. 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO KENNICOTT BROS. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 1S3-165 N.WsbathAve L. D. Phone Central 466. Chicago Wa will have auFthine in tb« Hae of CUT FLOWERS and GREENS that yon may want if anybody baa it, at Chicaso market prices on day of shipment. Percy Jones ! 56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO | St. Louis. BAD WEATHER. The heavy rain of Saturday was a great drawback to trade and both wholesalers and retailers suffered alike but Sunday was clear and cold, with a prediction of heavy frost on Mon- day. Chrysanthemums are heire, but no real fancy blooms have arrived as yet. Violets are improving slowly. NOTES. George H. Angermueller is receiving some extra good stock these days. Fred Alves and A. Gumz, his sales- men, expect a good trade this season. Paul Schneider of the Oakland Floral Co. was inquiring for the prem- ium list of the St. Louis Horticultural Society, as he expects to exhibit. C. Young & Sons Co. had several large decorations during the past week. Their show windows in the down town store are a beautiful sight. C. A. Kuehn is headquarters for fancy lily of the valley. George Schriever is busy with advance orders for this favorite flower. J. F. Ammann of Edwardsville, 111., expects his American Beauty crop to shorten up considerably, owing to the late heavy blooming. MuUanphy Florist has a very pretty decorated window and always keeps an extensive supply of cut flowers and plants on hand. Rudolph Windt has severed his con- nection with city forestry department in order to give his florist business more attention. Andrew Meyer Sr. is building a new house south of his residence which will be occupied by his son, Andrew Meyer Jr. W. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. are receiving some extra fine home- grown roses and carnations. Grimm & Gorly's new automobile is a swell one and has heating and cool- ing facilities. It is expected that many of the re- tailers will make displays at the flow- er show. H. G. Berning is receiving some very nice yellow and white chrysanthe- mums. W. F. LC.ANLiNGCO. THB LARGBST, BBST EQUIPPBD, MOST CENTRALI^Y LOCATBD WHOLESALB CUT FLOWER HODSB IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977, VlioMe HovcrMM'Kete Chicago, Oct, 25. Perdoj, Roses, Beauty, specials 4 00 36in 3 CO 30-in 2 50 24m 2 00 18to20-in,... 1 25a) 1 50 Per 100 Short stem 2 00010 00 •■ Killarney 3 00ffil2 00 ■■ White Killarney 3 00@12 00 •• Richmood 3 00@10 00 Prince de Bulgaiie 4 0J©10 00 ■ Mrs. Aaron Ward 3 OOffilO OO • My Maryland 3 00@10 00 ■■ Perle 3 OOffi 6 00 '• Melody 3 003) 8 00 ■■ Kaiserin 3 OOS) 8 00 ■• Bride 3 OOa 8 00 " Bridesmaid 3 00® 8 00 •■ RheaReid 3 00*? 8 00 • Uncle John 3 00@ 5 00 Mrs. Jardine 3 OOS 6 60 " Mrs. Marshall Field 3 00® 8 00 Carnations 1 50® 4 00 Bouvardia 6 00 Gardenias 5 OoS' 6 00 Cattleyas per doz., 4 00^6 00 Dendr, Formo«uin...per doz., 5 OO® 6 00 Phalaenopsis 15 00 Oncidiums. 3 00® 4 00 VandaCcerulea perdoz., 3 00 Chrysanthemuajs....per doz. 1 50^ 4 00 Pompons per bunch, 35*7. 50 Li hum Harrisii per doz., 1 00(21 50 Valley 2 000 4 00 Violets. Single 50® 1 00 Douhle 500 100 Adiantum Croweanum 75® 1 00 Ferns per 1000 1 50 Galax ■• 1 25 Flumosus String each 60 Smilaz perdoz,. 1 50®2 00 Sprengeri. Plumosus Sprays - OOff 4 00 Chicago Novelty Exhibition. At the next meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club to be held at the Union Restaurant November 2 there will be a novelty exhibition and all flowers should be shipped express prepaid to A, T. Pyfer, secretary, 30 East Ran- dolph street, Chicago, so as to arrive on the afternoon of Thursday, No- vember 2. C. W, JoHNSO^F, Chairman, PASADENA, Caxif,— The Orchid Flower Shop is the name of a new florist store on East Colorado street near Fair Oaks avenue. Huntington, N. T, — The ninth an- nual exhibition of the Horticultural and Agricultural Society held the last of September was much the best for several years. ^^'^rUT FLOWERS™ ^ V'' 1S4 N. WABASH AVE. *0 ^ Vention the American Florist wTien writina WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Q^f FlOWerS Growers of AU telegraph and telephons orders given prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writingi HDERBER DROS. Wholisale Growers of Gut Flowers, Telepbone Randolph 2768. Greenbonses DBS PLAINES, ILL. Store, 162 N. Wabasb Avenne CHICAGO A.L Randall Co. 66 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO. L. D. Phone Central 1496. Private Exclunte All Departments. If you do not receive our price list regularly, a postal card will bring it. Zech&IVfanii Wholesale Florists Room 218, 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Telepbone, Central 3284. W. P. KVLE JOSEPH FOERSTKK Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Long Distance Pbooe. Randolph 3619. John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. Geo. Reinberg Wholesale Florist 162 N. Wabash Avinue, CHICAGO 788 The American Florist. Oct. 28 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Cut Strings, 8 feet long, 60c each. Pink Killarney, Rose Plants Own Root 5tack. Send for Prices. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. WELCH BROTHERS, 226 DevontUre St., BOSTON, MASS. Acacia Pubescens, American Beauty, Valley, Carnations, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and other seasonable stock. A Good Place to Buy Cut Flowers. Palms, Ferns Bulbs and florists' Supplies, write next time you need anything C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis Boston. INCLEMENT WEATHER. This section has had a week's bad weather— no sunshine, with rain from a drizzle to a down-pour. It is more like what would be expected in the old country instead of the fine October weather which we usually have. It keeps greenhouse men guessing what to expect next, and the crops are be- ginning to show the effects of the un- usual weather conditions. Chrysanthe- mums are the predominant flower at present. All colors and shades are rep- resented and the price is acocrding to the ability of the salesman. Business is holding up fairly well and stock is being cleaned up without much loss. Roses continue to be of good quality. Carnations of the leading sorts are available and good, and the call for the two latter flowers has been better than in the past week. Business in the manufacturing and mercantile trades is Improving for October and that has been the means of more buying of flowers. Many branches of manufac- turing are working overtime, which shows confidence in the business fu- ture. So long as these conditions last so long will the florist get his share for the sale of his products. It is esti- mated, between harbor improvement and general business building in Bos- ton, that seventy-five million dollars is to be spent the coming year. So there is money somewhere. Most of the growers, wholesale and others, are confident of a good winter's business. Most of our florists who are Scotch- men, prominent and otherwise, went to hear Harry Lauder this week, and some of the Sons of Abraham in the trade went to hear him also. These two classes are akin when it comes to money matters, but then it may be that there is a link between those two races. The Jews claim the invention of the bagpipes, probably in crossing Jordan they were made to step lively with music from that instrument. At their beautiful home at Ellis, Monday, October 23, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Fisher received the congratula- tions of their many friends on the 25th anniversary of their marriage. We hope to see them celebrate their golden wedding. Mr. Frystedt of Somerville reports business in his immortelle letter line as satisfactory. His health has improved greatly and he is looking forward to a good season's trade. This gentleman was the pioneer in this branch of the business. ^ A. A. ,i. i. .1. ■■■ i. .|, ,1, rt I -THE — - J. M. McGullougli's Sons Co., Wholisale Gonmissioi Florists. CONSIGNMENTS SOUCITEO Sptcial attcDtioD eiveo to Shlpplns Or<«ri, Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES SEEDS and BULBS. Prlc( Lilt OD Application, 316 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, OHIO. Pbooe Maiii 5S4. #-v^r»i'T»iri»'ini"i»Mi''i'"M"M"i'"ii'ii"i'"iF'»i"ii GUST. RUSCH & CO. ■ ■r- fil^g^ Wholesale Florists ^^I^^S ^^^fflL^ FLORISTS' SUPPUES. Jb^^^^^i^^^a S^M^B ^\ Phone Main 3209. P.O. Box 206 JP^^^qu^^wv^^ |Q0P^ waukeeSt., MllW3llk66)WlSi VlioMe FIowcrM&rKelNS Boston. Oct. 25. Per 100 Roses. Baacty. beat 25 00 medlom 10 003)15 00 colls 2 00 " Bride. Brideamaid 2 00@ 4 00 Extra... 4 00@ 5 00 " Killaroey and Richmond.. 2 000 6 00 " My Maryland 2 00@ 6 00 " Carnot 2 OOffl 8 00 Carnatiooa. select 1 SO© 3 no Cbrysanibemums 8 O0@25 00 Callas 8 00@12 CO Cattleyas 35 00@50 00 Gardenias 15 00@2(, CO Lllinm LoneiBorom 8 00@12 CO Lily of tbe Valley 2 00@ 4 CO Sweet Peas 25@ 50 Smllax 12 00^16 00 Milwaukee. Oct. 25. Roses. Beantv...per doz., 75@3 00 Killarney 3 000 8 On Kaiserin 3 00® 8 00 Carnatlona 1 SiiO 4 00 Cbrysantbemums per doz.. 75®3 00 Lillnm GiKaateom....per doz.. I 50 Lily of tbe Valley 3 OCtT) 4 00 Snapdragons per doz., 50 Swainsona per doz.. 35 Violets 50® 75 Adiantnm.... 1 50 Asparaens perstrlne, 50 Sprenserl, per bunch. 25 Ferns. Fancy per inoO, 1 50 Smilax per doz.. 1 50® 2 OO St. Louis. Oct. 25. Roses, Beanty. medium stems 20 00@25 00 short stems 2 00@ 4 00 Bride. Bridesmaid 3 00@ 4 00 Killarney 3 00@ h 00 Mv Ma'vlaDd 3 On@ 6 00 White Killarney 3 (Oi» 6 00 Carnations 1 50M Z 50 Easter Lilies 10 00 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Asparaens Spreneeri 2 00@ 3 00 At Welch Bros, were seen some well colored Cattleya labiata, the shipment having just arrived. In White Perfec- tion carnations and Mrs. Aaron Ward roses they seem to have the cream of the market. TRY MY PRICES. J. JANSKY, Tl'pJJ,xJfi,!; Boston, Mass. Manufacturer of Florist Wire Designs, All kinds of Florist Supplies. DaMer and Fancy Ferns $1.00 per 1000. Green and Bronze Galax, 90c per 1000: by the case, $7.50. Boxwood, 50-1 b. case. $7.50: by the lb., 25c. Laurel Wreatbs, 10-inch. $1.75 per doz.; 12-incb. $2 25 per doz.: 14 incD,$3 OOper doz.; 16incb. $4.50 per doz. laurel Triinminf). 4 and 5c per yard. RICE BROTHERS Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn, H. G. BEKNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Fine St., ST. LOUIS. MO. Fresh Cut Valley AT ALL TIMES C. A. KUEHN, F^Sir* 1122 Fine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. AComplete Line of Wire Designs. One of the best looking auto delivery wagons in Boston is that of Sidney Hoffman, which may Ije seen at the market any morning. It certainly does its owner credit. The annual meeting of the stock- holders of the Boston Flower Exchange will be held at Young's Hotel, Satur- day, October 28, at 8 o'clock p. m. Visitor : Charles A. Weatherhead, New York. Mac. igzi. The American Florist. 739 r Chrysanthemums $1.50 to $3.00 per Dozen. Well grown stock, pink, white, yellow. We have them in quintity now, and you c«n depend on ns for the best 'mnms in this market. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., ^ $1.00 to $3.00 per Dozen. A good supply means good value to the retailer. Write to as when in the market for Beauties, we can quote yon attractive priceB. Wholesale Florists, N. W. Cor. 12tli and Race St., PHILAtELPHIA, PA. isie^rine St.. Both L. O. Phones. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Company WHOLESAI^E GROWERS 121 Seventh Street, PITTSBUR6H, Pk WM. C. SIVIITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS ST. LOUIS, MO. dappliesaod Everythin Erin Season always on band ^'St. Louis 0as tbe Goods" / We Are Headqnarle rs \ Vln Our Line tl Trade.' Let Us — "Show You" Ttlephone — Telegrcph — or Write 6E0. H. AN6ERMULLER, WliolesaleFlarisI 1324 Pine Street. ST. LOU'S, MO. Pittsburg. AN OVERSUPPLT OF STOCK. "Rotten" was a, very common word here all last week. From the classy decorator to the street fakir, ^ it was the same, "rotten." To start with, there has been no frost, and the out- side flowers are coming in not only by the thousands but by the tons. The farmers who bring their stock to mar- ket may think it is all right, but not so the florist, who cannot afford to sell dahlias for five and ten cents per dozen, with a bunch of cosmos thrown in. On top of this is an abundance of early chrysanthemums and a big crop of roses and lilies; the latter flower absolutely refuses to move at any price. Violets and lily of the valley are both good with fair sales. NOTES. E. West of A. W. Smith Co. has been kept busy jumping from one town to another rehearsing weddings during the week, and Arthur- Hall of the same firm has just returned from a Euro- pean tour. Harry J. Hamm is putting on an- other wagon and team. He does not let much time go by without adding some new improvement. Chas. Edgar, well known here and in Philadelphia, is now with Randolph & McClements. G. & J. W. Ludwig state that they expect to dispose of two of their stands in the market. J- HENRY KUSIK & CO. Wholesale Florists' Supplies and Manufacturers of Florists' Wire Designs, 214 E. 14th St., KANSAS CITY, MO. Give OS a Trial We can I neaaeyon. HORNELL, N. Y.— The Wettlin Floral Co. have purchased eight acres of land near Canisteo on which they intend to erect greenhouses and establish a nur- sery. BOSTON, Mass. — The store of Julius Zinn was broken into by thieves on the night of October 1.5, the cash drawer was stripped of its contents and a box containing several hundred railroad tickets was taken away and books and ^papers were scattered. Philadelphia. Oct. 25. Per 100 Roses. Beanty. extra 20 00@35 00 first 10 00@1SOO Brides and Maid 2 00@ 8 00 " Klllarney 2 00010 00 " White Killarney 2 00©10 00 Asters , 1 00® 3 00 Cattleya 25 00050 00 Dahlias 1 009) 5 00 Gaidenias per doz., 2 009i3 00 Gladiolus 2 00@ 6 00 Lllinm Harrisil 10 J0@I2 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 5 00 Snapdragons 2 00® 4 00 Adiantum 1 00© 1 50 Asparagus per bnnch, 50 Buffalo. Oct. 25. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 20 00©25 00 lano 15 00020 00 extra 10 008il2 00 No.l 80(J@1000 N0.2 20L@ 300 Bride. Maid, Killarney 2 00@ 7 OJ Killarney. White and Pink. 2 00@ 8 00 Carnation. 1 10@ 2 50 Chrysanthemums 4 00@20 00 Cosmos 40a 60 Gladiolus 2 00® 3 00 LUium Longlfiortim 10 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 000 4 00 Violets .. 50a 60 Adiantum Croweannm 75@ I 50 Asparagus, per bunch, 35® 50 Asparagus Sprengeri.. 35® 50 Asparagus Str 500 60 Ferns per 1000. $1 50 Galax, bronze per 1000 150 green per 1000, 1 50 Smilax PlTTSBDRO. Oct. 25. Roses, Beauty, special 15 extra 10 • No.l " Bride Bridesmaid 2 " Chatenay 2 " Killarney 2 " My Maryland 2 " Richmond 2 Carnations 2 Chrysanthemums S Cattleyas Lilinm Longlflornm Lily of the Valley Oncidiums 3 Sweet Peas Violets, sin gle double Adlantnm Aiparagni Sprengeri, per bunch, 35 strings per string, 35 sprays per bnnch, 35 Smilax HEADQUARTER^ l^^ YORK li Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers In Stock. mil r VICTIUD on wholesale WM. r. KAdllNb bU.c°p^^"j{;«;°° Florists' Snpplles and Wire Designs. THE MUNK FLORAL GO. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS and Jobbers of JLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Columbus, Ohio 15 00 Per 100 00020 00 00012 00 5 00 00© 6 00 00® 6 00 000 6 00 000 6 00 00«» 6 00 0''«) 3 00 O0S)25 00 50 00 10 00 400 oca 4 00 SII0 1 00 33® 51 75 eo 15 00 Cincinnati. Oct. 25. Roses, Beauty per doz., 50® 2 50 Per 100 Bride. Bridesmaid 2 00® 4 uu Killarney 2 00© 4 00 My Maryland 2 008 5 00 Richmond 3 000 6 00 TheTaft 2 000 5 00 Carnations 1 (0® 1 50 Chrysanthemums. ...per doz.. 2 £0S3 00 Dahlias 1 00® 1 50 Lilmm Giganteum 8 00010 00 Longlflornm 8 00®IO 00 Lily of the Valley 3 0035 00 Adiantom 1 000 1 SO Asparagus Plumosus per bunch. 25 per string, 50 Asparagus Snrengerl per bunch. 25 Smilax 12 50015 00 Hoffffleister Floral Co. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Ohio Wholesale Growers of EASTER LILIES, i>ec/rX%'^?een= Write for prices Telephone West 562. Largest Growers of High Grade DABUA BLOOMS Peacock Dahlia Farms, P O.: Berlin, N. J. WiUiamstown June, N. . Seattle Gut Flower Exciiangf 909 Post St., Seattle, Wash. L. P. VVALZ, Manager. Cut Flowers, Native and Other Greens Fine berried English Holly for Thanks giving and Xmas. Considnmfnts Solicltec C. E. tRITCHELl 34-36 Third Ave. East, CINCINNATI, O. Wholesale Commission Fioris Consignments Solicited Complete Stuck ol Florlats' Greens andSupplit 40 The American Florist. Oct. 28. New York, A FLOOD OF CHBrSANTHEMUMS. The cut flower market is very un- satisfactory, tliougli it is remarkable how well the supply is used up, not- withstanding the unfavorable weather conditions. The prices on everything have a downward tendency. Chrysan- themums are flooding the market and the ordinary varieties can be had at practically the buyer's own prices; but the novelties and the especially fine blooms are quickly disposed of at good prices. American Beauties are much better in quality, of good supply and demand at a little lower average price than formerly. Carnations probably are affected most by the condition of the market, only the finest blooms meeting with ready sale. Lily of the valley is exceptionally good and the same can be said of L. longiflorum. Violets of good quality are every- where and the prices are very unsatis- factory. Roses generally are away off in quality, especially the color. Top grades of Killarney, My Maryland and Richmond are in fair demand. There seems to be no call for fancy Brides or Bridesmaids. Orchids seem to be doing as well as anything, and are growing more in favor each day. There are still enormous shipments of dahlias of the finest varieties coming to the market that are cleared out at low prices. Cosmos is also very plentiful. It is amazing to think of the magnitude of the cut flower busi- ness in this city, and it is hard to realize the fact that all the tremen- dous shipments of flowers are disposed of in practically less than three hours each morning, and as most of the large growers are constantly building and each year several new establishments are added to the list, it would seem the business is still only in its Infancy. NOTES. A. L. Miller, Robert Simpson, Frank H. Traendly, Alex. Hogg, Harry Wes- ton and William Duckham visited the greenhouses of Chas. H. Totty, Madi- son, N. J., to view the rose Sunburst growing. They will make their report at the next meeting of the Florists' Club. These gentlemen were very fa- vorably impressed with the conditions of Mr. Totty's place, which is most up- to-date in every respect. Al. Rickards, who is chairman, sec- retary and treasurer of the house com- mittee, is making elaborate arrange- ments for the entertainment of the ladies at the next meeting of the Florists' Club, with the assistance of President Nugent, a fine musical pro- gramme is being arranged. The same evening J. Otto Thilow of Philadelphia will deliver an illustrated lecture on his travels in the west. Great interest is being manifested in the coming twenty-fifth anniversary of the Florists' Club, and the growers and dealers who were the organizers of the club, many of whom were just starting into the business, but have long since made their pile and retired, will assist in making this a red letter event. John - N. May was the first president in 18S7. Ben Gary, who has been superin- tendent for Mr. Holmes at Madison lor twenty years, has finally aban- doned the growing of Caroline Test- out and Souvenir de President Car- not, and has planted the entire place with Brides and Bridesmaids, which do so very well with him. Bennett & Blake of Brooklyn handle the output from this place. The Yokohoma Nursery Co. report the arrival of four carloads of lily bulbs at New York, one at Philadel- phia and two at Chicago. C. W^. Scott of this firm has bought a beautiful home at Whitestone, L. I., and com- mutes from that place daily. A Great Exposition The first show of the American Land and Irrigation Co., will be held Nov. 3rd to 12th in Madison Square Garden, where the products of the soil from all parts of the country will be displayed. £|r J" our exhibit at booth 19 where will be displayed V L !■ the products of our seed, showing the results of ^LLi years of careful selection. $20,000 in awards. W. E. MARSHALL & GO,, 146 West 23rd Street. NEW YORK. There are rumors that a firm now located In a large eastern city will open a branch establishment in Twenty- eighth street for the sale of cut flowers at wholesale and also handle a general line of florists' supplies. The American Land and Irrigation Co. will hold their first show in the Madison Square Garden November 3-12. W. E. Marshall & Co. have taken space in the hall to make a trade exhibit. John H. Bell, the popular book- keeper of Rickards Bros., who was stricken a short time ago with para- lysis of the arm, is slowly improving. Carl Jurgens and Mrs. Jurgens of Newport have been here a few days en route to Roanoke, Va., where they will stay for a few weeks. "Jack" Allen of Newport surprised his friends on October 17 by coming to New York and getting married. Visitors : D. Coughlin, Benj. An- thony, Newport, R. I.; H. M. Robinson and A. Silber, Boston. BOWXINO. C. W. Scott and Bert Chadwick are working hard to make the bowling club a success and are very much pleased with the result of their efforts. There was a good attendance October 20, but many of the good bowlers were nervous or "rattled" on account of a near-by fire, which acounts for their low scores. Chadwick 206 179 212 Scott 109 83 Young 92 92 Weston 64 92 Pepper 85 75 Joe Manaa 165 162 155 Kakuda 154 178 101 W. Rickards 107 105 Shaw 144 117 Holt 131 126 Nugent 73 73 105 Fenrich 101 179 157 Irwin 127 157 Donaldson 171 165 Y. Colorado Springs, Colo. The frost has now killed down all the outdoor flowers and business is picking up with prospect for a good trade. Chrysanthemums are coming in fine and are looking well, as are also the roses. Carnations are very scarce, there not being near enough to fill the demand. The Pike's Peak Floral Co. is re- modeling the store, making extensive improvements, and are looking for- ward to a record breaking Christmas trade. The florists have organized a bowl- ing club which meets once a week and are having a good time. H. Washington. STOCK IMPEOVING. Business continues to improve. The weather has been very dark and muggy for the past week, with night temperatures about 50°. Nevertheless, an immense volume of stock has poured in. The dahlias, which come in all weathers until frost, have been simply a glut and interfered more or less with other stocks. The chrysan- themums are now coming very fast and better stock is noticed. Roses and carnations steadily improve. At the funeral of Justice Harlan there were a number of very nice floral pieces, very largely of chrysan- themums. Having been present, we know whereof we speak, and will say that we most emphatically take excep- tions to the way the flowers were handled and to the way they are han- dled at some other funerals; but from the high character and standing of the late Justice Harlan and the love and respect shown him by numerous friends, this case will serve to point a moral. A florist sends a bunch of ig- noramuses to take the flowers from the church. They grab them from the altar and rush to the wagons, hitting everything that comes in their way and shedding petals by the handful. Surely for the short time at best that a remembrance of flowers lasts, they might be handled decently. Robert Lacey, a well known rose grower of this district, who has for some time been rose grower for F. H. Kramer, has taken what is known as the Bryan place and will grow roses, carnations, sweet peas and bedding plants. Mr. Lacey will serve through the winter with Mr. Kramer, his son looking after the new place. From his previous success as a florist we may expect good things of Mr. Lacey. Leupley & Myer have recently been doing some fine decorative work. Last week they had a sale and exhibition of dahlias, when over sixty varieties were noticed. It is reported that several thousand tulip bulbs were stolen from the stor- age house of the D' Alcorn Co. one night last week. Alex. B. Garden, for whom R. G. Kidwell is rose grower, has been send- ing in fine stock of pink and white Killarney. Very fine dahlias have recently been coming in from R. Vincent Jr. & Sons Co.'s White Marsh farm. A. F. F. igii. The American Florist. 741 rMILAOELPHIA NIW YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pennock-Mcehan Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 109 West 28th Street, NEW YORK «t;*u-r' Everythinj Id Cut Flowers. PERCY B. RIGBY, Treasurer. EverythioB in Supplies _-^=^ D. Y.MelUs.Pres. Geo. W. Crawbnck, Mgr. Robert G. Wilson, Treas, Greater New York Florists' Ass'n. Wholesale Commission Florists and Dealers in Florists' Supplies. Teliphones III [ Main. 1 62 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST 55 and 57 West 26th St., mf IV vnDK Telephones: 7062-7063 Madison. 1^1- WT ■ VFn.1% Traendly £ Schenck, 131 a 133 WEST 28th ST Phones: 798 and 799. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, NEW YORK OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on grummed paper: your card, etc.. in black and leaf adopted by theS. \. F. in red Price per 500. $2.85; per 1000. $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid. $1,25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 SDearbomSt., Chicago- Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, lu. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 34 West 28th St, NEW YORK. PHONES \%%% \ M»iison sq. Consignments Solicited J. K. ALLEN Established 1887 WHOLESALE DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS 106 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. Pbones, 167 and 4468 Madison Sq. Open 6 a. m. Daily Growers desiring top market price for their flowers shculd give me a trial. I Mention the American Florist when writing A. MOLTZ MAURICE L. GLASS A. MOLTZ & COMPANY, WHOLESALE FLORISTS 56-57 West 2 6th St., NEW YORK Telephone Madison Square 617 and 618. Mention the American Florist when writins N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bid?.. 6tb Ave. & W. 26th St.. New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertisine. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. FLOWERS SHIPPED BY P. J. SMITH, Are the best product of the best growers for the New Yorit market, Adlantnm Croweannidl «old here eiclnsively. «9 West 28tta St., I4EW YORl. Telephone 1998 Madison Sqoar*. Mention the American Florist when writing A.L.Y01NG&C0. Wholesale Florists Consignments Solicited Telephone, 3559 Msdisco Sanare, 54 West 28th St. NEW YORK VlioMe Hover MM'KeU New York. Oct. 25. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 8 00ffl25 00 extra and fancy.,. 4 00® 8 00 No.landNo.2.... 200@ 4 00 Bride. Bridesmaid, special. 3 00® 5 00 extra and fancy 1 00® 3 CO No, land No. 2 50® 1 00 Klllarney, My Maryland ., h 00® 8 00 extra and fancy, 2 00® 6 00 No, 1 and No. 2, 1 00® 2 00 Richmond 3 00® 10 00 Carnations 1 C0@ 3 00 Cattleyas 35 COflSO 00 Chrysanthemums 8 00®25 CO Dahlias 1 OOff) 3 00 D. Formosum 20 CCS25 10 Gardenias 20 00825 00 Lilies, Lonsifioram and Harrisii.. 6 00®10 00 Lily of the Valley 1 50® 3 00 Oncidiuma 1 500 2 50 Vioets 25® 50 Adiantum Croweanum... 50® 75 ^/itfSJgj^^^sS 'oni 127 West 28th St. NEW YORK Telephone 1202 Madison Sanare WHOLESALE FLORISTS Receivers and Growers of Cut Flowers. Consignments Solicited. Siebrecht & Siebrecht Wholesale Florists Telephone: 8346 Madison Square. 136 w. m St., New York City WIUIAM H. KUEBLER Wholesale Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 Wlllonghby Street, Tel. 4591 Main. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Charles H. Tolly MADISON, NEW JERSEY Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemtun Novelties my special^. Moore, tientz & Nash, WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 65 and 57 West 2eth Street, Telephone No. 756 Madison Square. NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROfflENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Sqnari Mention the American Florist when writing Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephones: 3632 and 3633 MsdlsoD Sq, 131 i 133 West 28th St., NEW TORKi Mention theAmerican Florist when writing KESSLER BROS. 113 W. 28th St NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Iverywhere Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited N. C. FORD Successor to rORD BROS. ^ISfS^S'"" FRESH FLOWERS. 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 3870-3871 Madison S«(uare Mention theAmerican Florist when loritln ; 742 The American Florist, Oct 28, McCallum Co., Cleveland BEAUTIES of Quality. PITTSBURG Cleveland. STOCK GOOD AND PLENTIFUL. Dahlias and chrysanthemums are the most plentiful of all flowers. Chrysanthemums in all colors and grades, bad and indifferent, are arriv- ing by the thousands, and are selling well at slightly lower prices than last week. Dahlias were never larger or better than those now on the market, and these also meet with a good steady demand. Carnations are be- coming more plentiful and stock is ex- ceptionally good. Easter lilies are selling a little slow. A few callas and sweet peas are coming in. Cosmos is very plentiful and the stock is good. Lily of the valley is meeting with a fair demand. American Beauties are a little short of the request. Several good sized decorations and weddings the past week kept the market cleaned up on the best and longest stock. Kaiserin are still the best stock m white roses. Killarney and White Kil- larney are in good shape and in good demand, especially the long stemmed stock. Adiantum and asparagus are plentiful. C. F. B. European Horticulture. Lobelia Tenuior.— Not so many years ago this Lobelia was comparatively unknown. I have seen it grown out-of-doors during the summer months, but under these conditions it was not seen to so much advantage as under glass, the loose habit and comparatively large flowers being li- able to injury from wind and rain. In the greenhouse, however, grown either in pots or in suspended baskets, it is generally admired. The flowers of this lobelia vary somewhat in color, the most attractive, and what, I believe, is regarded as the typical kind havmg blossoms of a clear cobalt-blue color. I have seen a pink-flowered variety — in fact, it was given an award of merit half-a-dozen years ago— but the color is far less pleasing than the blue. Lobelia tenuior is a native of the Swan river district of Australia, and is said to have been introduced in 1838, but it would appear to have dropped out of cultivation, for it Is only within the last decade or so that it has been generally grown. It is readily raised from seeds, and three or four plants in a pot five inches in diameter form a neat specimen. When necessary to move this lobelia, it should be sup- ported by four sticks with a strand of raffia around, otherwise it is liable to become top-heavy. Begonia Worthlna. The aim of the cultivator in the raising of new begonias has been prin- cipally directed towards the produc- tion of large, round flowers, which hold themselves in a partially erect manner, and are thus seen to the best advan- tage. Under glass no exception can be taken to this section, but when em- ployed in the flower garden the large blooms are easily injured by wind and rain, whereas the smaller and droop- ing blossoms will not suffer in the least. For this reason B. Worthiana is popular as a bedding variety, for the flowers, of an orange scarlet color, though numerous, are not large, and stand the weather well. — Gardening Illustrated. FANCY FERNS, peS. New CropGa'ax. Bronze or Green 1^1.25 per 1000; 10.000. $7.50 Sphagnum Moss, large bales $1.25: 6 ba\e». $7 00. Extra fine Leucothoe Sprsys, Green... SI.Wpt 100: $7 50 per 1000 Boxwood, per bunch 35c; SO pound case. $8.50 Ma^oUa Leaves, Imported Green and Bronze. Basket. .ii.SO; 6 baskets. %1 each Florists in the Middle and Western States can save money by placing their orders with us. A trial order solicited. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc., Wholesale Commission Florists and Florists' Supplies. 38-40 Broadway, All phone connections. DETRDIT, MICH VON CANON & COMPANY Evergreens Fresh From The Woods Galex. Green, 50c ner 1000; $3.50 per case of 10,000. Fernb, Fancy and DaMer, 80c per 1000; $3.00 per case of 5O11O. Green Leucothoe, regular lengths. $1.75 per 1009. Green Leucottioe. 10 to 16 inch, fl.on oer 1000, Laurel Leaves, 35c per lOCO; Sheet Moss, 5c per lb. Cash with order. Wire Us Elk Park, N. C. Banners Elk, N. C. EvergreenBouglisforDecorating Per 100 pounds Per 100 pounds Arbor Vitae, 5 to 10 in . $1.50; 12 tj 36-in....$1.00 White spruce, 5 10 10 in, 1.50; 12 to 36 m,... I,t0 White Pine, 5 to 10 in,.. 1,50; 12 to36in ... 1.00 Can furnish evergreen boughs for decarating any time of the year. CHAS. F. UECKE, New London, Wis. We Are Now Making Shipments of SouthernWild Smilax Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everjtblng in iiouthern Ever^eeng. EVERGREEN, ALA Green Galax $3.50 per case of lO.OfO' 40c per 1000. Gathered near Mt. Mitch, U. Home of Fine Galax, Bronze Galax will be ready soon. Send us your orders, Mt.Mitchell Decorative Evergreen Co.^T""' Christmas Trees Carload or small lots. Laurel Roping and Wreaths Write for prices. John Abbott, Hinsdale, Mass. NOVELTIES IN Flower Seeds for 1912 Descriptive List on Application. FREDERICK ROEMER, Seed Grower. QUEDLINBURG, GERIVIANT. BOSTON, Mass,— Albert Scott, 12-1 Willow street, has filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy. The liabilities are $551.67 with no assets. ^^^Ws35 SMilAJC y SH I PPE R Hention the American Florist when writino George Cotsonas&Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all Icinds of Evergreens Fancy and DaEEeri Ferns, Bronze and ' Green Galax. Holly, Lencothoe Sprays, Princess Fine, Etc.. Delivered to all parti of United States and Canadi 127W. 28tbSt., bet.6tb&7thAves., yaw Vnrb Telephone 1202 Madison Square, '"" ""■ Mention the American Florist when icriting We Ar« Now Booking Order* for Southern Wild Smilax Shipment commencing Sept. 1st. Nataral and 1V^r^Q6I7Q Perpetuated Sheet 1t*'>-'0011iO E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mention theAmerlcan F>orist when writing BOUQIET GREEN Best Quality at lowest rates. We (rather our own greens and brine by boat direct, Christmas Trees and Bou^s for Cemeteries. Northern Michigan Evergreen Nursery, H Schuenemann, S, Wi cor. Clark St, Bridge, CBICA ign. The American Florist. 74S DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Chicago. UUbliihed In 1857. 'ISSm: FLORIST^ 739 Buckingham Place, L, D. Phone Gracelaad 1112. Send us your retail orden. WI HAT! THI BIST FAeaiTIIS IN THI CITT Mention the American Florist when ivriting Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" • aiidS GTv^ene Ave. and 339 to 347 Greene Ave, Groenhouses: Short Hills, N.J, Deliveries in «nv YORK. LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSIT. Uention the American Florist when writing tew YORI ni Distance 'Phone. Mention the American Florist when writing IN THE HEART OF NEW TORK GZnr Phone 6404 Madison Sq. 1 2 West 33d St. Onr Motto -THE GOLDEN RUU> Mention the American Florist when writiiiH Orders nil! be carefoBf cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, WholesalenndRetaiinoristof GRAND RAPlDt Mention the American Florist when writing Poughkeepsie, N. Y. "The Saltford Flower Shop" Vassar College and Bennett School. Rockford, 111. H.W. Buckbee Colorado Springs, Colo. FRANK r. CRUMP, Wholesale and Retail Florist. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH a SONS. Will fill 7oar forDesiEOsand CutFlowers in Michistn igii. The American Florisi'. 746 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below,the Leading Retailers in the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders, Detroit* Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Miami and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. Higii Grade Cot Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good aoctions of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Mention the American Florist when icriti»,» WASHINGTON D. C. Gude's Mention the American Florist jvhen ivriting CUDE BROSCO. FLORISTS 1214 r 9TNW W ABM tMOTOKOO. Pittsburg, Pa. A.W.SmithCo. KEENAN BLDG. Larrest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. tiention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Beat Quality on Shortest Notice DANIELS if FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telettraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samvcl Murray, 913 Grand Avenue. All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones. 527. Special attention to Mail and Teleerapb Orders. Mention the American Florist when writina Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for delivery In Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc., 124 TREMONT ST. Ueittion the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We aciicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc, 229 WEST THIRD STREET. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— E.Tres, 11 N. Pearl St. Alexandria, Va. — D. G. Grillbortzer. Anderson, S. C. — The Anderson Floral Co. Atlanta, Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree. Boston — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston — Hoffman, 59-61 Mass. Aye. Boston— Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfield St. Brooklyn, N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Ganger & Gormley. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 B. Madison St., Chicago. Chicago — Geo. Wittbold Co., 73T Buckingham PI. Cincinnati — Julius Baer, 138 E. Fourth St. Cleveland, 0.— The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, 0. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Frank F. Crump. Dallas, Tex. — Texas Seed and Floral Co. Dayton, 0. — Matthews, 16 W. 3rd St. Denver, Colo. — Daniels & Fisher. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. . Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co., 241 Mass. St. Kansas City— Geo. M. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. Los Angeles, Calif. — 0. C. Saakes. Los Angeles, Calif., Wolfskin Bros, and Mor- ris Goldenson. LouisviUe, Ky. — Jacob Schulz, 550 S. 4th Ave. Louisville, Ky. — F. Walker & Co., 634 4th Ave. Milwaukee — C. C. PoUworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York — D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York— Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York— J. H. SmaU & Sons, 1153 B'way. New York— Frank Valentine, 158 B. 110th. New York — Young and Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Philadelphia- Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Poughkeepsle, N. Y. — The Saltford Flower Shop. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons. Rockford, 111.— H. W. Buckbee. St. Louis — Young's, 1406 Olive St. St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi. Terre Haute, Ind. — J. G. Heinl & Son. Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. D. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Coim. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. Washington — Geo. C. Shaffer, 14th and I Sts. OSHKOSH, Wis. — Trade this fall has been very good both here and in the surrounding towns. Atlanta, Ga. — The Atlanta Floral Co. has about completed the remodel- ing of their store which has been under the supervision of A. Borg, the senior member of the firm, and a formal opening is scheduled to take place during October. ) Alexander NcCoDoell 6il Fifth Ave., cor. 49th Streit. NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone CaUs: 487 and 488 38th St. Cable address: Alexconneli., Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORISTS AND DECORATORS High Class Design AVork Delivered Anywhere in Southern Calilornia on Telegraph or Mail Orders. 21S West Fourth Street, Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Telegraph Associatlot. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut Sowers la NORTHERN OHIO. Washington, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer : ; FLORIST : Phone 24 1 6 Mam. 1 4th 8 Eye Sts,, N. W. Write. Telegraph or Telephone. Albany, N. Y. B> ^y I^ B> ®, Flowers or Design Work. Delivered In Albany and Vidnltr oa Telegraphic Order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET. Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reUabte florist Only the Best 96 Yonge Street, We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Dunlop's Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. PoUworth Co. WUl take proper \l^isCOnsill car e of your orders In ▼» l»«-v»«aommi 746 The American Florist. Oct. 28. \ The Seed Trade. Amsrlcao Seed Trade Assooialloo. Leonard H.Vaughan Chicago President; Marshall H Duryea New York First Vice- President; Edgar Gregory Marblehead. Mass.. Second Vice President: C. E Ken- del, Cleyeland O.. Secretary and Treasurer, Next annual convention. June. 1912. THE tuberose crop is not likely to exceed that of last year, if as large, as indicated by preliminary digging. Wisconsin has passed an insecticide law. Law department managers of all seed houses should write for same. French houses are out with still further reductions on their deliveries of present year vegetable seed crops. VISITED Chicago: A. J. Brown, Grand Rapids, Mich.; E. F. Crossland, of Steele, Briggs Seed Co., Toronto, Ont., Can. New York.— Sam Whitefield, for eleven years bookkeeper for Weeber & Dow, now has charge of the office of Wm. E. Marshall & Co. THE gladiolus trade opens slowly; there is a margin between the views of sellers and buyers. The weather has been very unfavorable for digging and drying. Nebraska sweet corn growers report almost full deliveries on late varieties. They have not experienced the contin- ued rains of the middle and eastern sections. Chicago. — Prices on the Board of Trade, October 25, for grass seed were noted as follows : Timothy, $13.50 to $15.50 per 100 pounds.— Mrs. A. H. Goodwin arrived from Europe last week. Fall bulbs for florists' use are sell- ing well. The stocks of narcissus, Von Sion (very small bulbs generally this year), Paper White Grandiflora and Grand Soliel d'Or, as well as several other sorts, including most trumpet varieties, are pretty well cleaned up. DUTCH bulb prices for 1912 are being guessed at by the Holland growers at this early date. Tulips will be in good supply, only a few higher. The good sellers in narcissus sorts this year will likely advance next summer. Hyacinths should advance, as all sizes were pretty well cleaned out this fall. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. SAN JOSE, CALIF. UenUon the American florist when writing Frederick Roemcr's Novelties. Among the novelties in flower seeds offered by Frederick Roemer, Quedling- burg, Germany, for 1912, the following are noted : Antirrhinum majus nanum Salmon Queen — a beautiful salmon rose in the semi-dwarf strain of snapdragons. Branching aster brownish-violet — a new and beautiful color in the late flowering asters, with fine double flow- ers borne on long stems, excellent for cutting. Godetia grandiflora carminea fl. pi. — the plants are free flowering of pyra- midal habit, attaining a height of 26 inches, bearing flowers two to two and a half inches across, of bright carmine color broadly edged with rose. Superb giant prize pansy Solfatara — This is a distinct color in the five spotted pansy, being of delicate sul- phur yellow or primrose color with each petal marked with a large deep blue spot. Petunia hybrida grandiflora Concor- dia fimbriata venosa fl. pi.— a veined petunia of reddish lilac or mauve color, the veins being strongly marked with deeper shade, the flowers are double and finely fringed. Canadian Seed Law. Last week, page 694, we printed the prohibitory clauses of the new Cana- dian seed law and now give the sec- tions relating to offenses and penal- ties : — OFFENCES AND PENALTIES. Except as in this section otherwise provided, every person who, by him- self or through the agency of another person, sells, offers, exposes or has in possession for sale, seeds in violation of any of the provisions of this act, shall be guilty of an offence, and upon such summary conviction therefor be liable for a first offence to a fine not exceeding one dollar, and for each subsequent offence to a fine not ex- ceeding five dollars, for each receptacle, package, sack or bag in or from which seeds are sold, offered, exposed or had in possession for sale contrary to such provisions, together with the costs of prosecution, and, in default of immediate payment of such fine and costs, shall be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one month unless such fine and costs of enforc- ing the same are sooner paid. Pro- vided, that the total amount of the fine shall not exceed, in the case of a first offence, five dollars, and in the case of a subsequent offence, twenty- five dollars. 2. If the accused proves to the mag- istrate before whom he is tried that Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Onion, Lettuce, Radisti, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondeoce Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing Growers of Higti Grade SEED HoUister, California the package, sack, bag or receptacle containing the seed respecting which the complaint or information is laid, was purchased by him directly from a seed merchant domiciled in Canada, and was not opened, or the state of the seed was not altered, while it was in his possession, and he had no rea- son to believe that the seed did not comply with the provisions of this act. he shall, upon disclosing the name of the person from whom he purchased the seed, and the place and date of the sale thereof to him, not be liable beyond the costs of prosecution. 3. Every magistrate who has dis posed of any case under the foregoing sub-section shall, within one month from the date of his judgment there- in, send to the Minister of Agriculture a report of the case, giving the name of the accused, the name of the per- son who sold the seed to him, and the date and place of such sale. 4. Any prosecution against any per- son, pursuant to a report made to the Minister of Agriculture respecting that person, under the last foregoing sub- section may be commenced within twelve months from the time when the matter of complaint or information arose, and not later. Every person who obstructs any per- son charged with the enforcement of tills act in entering any premises to make examination of seeds, receptacles, packages, sacks or bags of seeds, as provided by this act, or who refuses to permit the making of any such ex- amination, or the taking of samples, of seeds as provided by this act, shall. upon summarj- conviction, be liable to a penalty not exceeding five hundred dollars and not less than twenty-flve dollars, together with the costs of prosecution; and in default of payment of the said penalty and costs shall be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, unless the said penalty and costs and the costs of en forcing the same are sooner paid. The person on whose behalf any seed is sold, offered, exposed or had in pos- session for sale, contrary to the pro- visions of this act, shall be prima facie liable for the violation of this act. Established IglO. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE, Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet. Cabbarte, Carrot. Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley. Radish, Rutabada, Turnii) Sole .Agent for U. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON, Marietta. Pa. THE KIIBERLIN SEED CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA. Growers of Onion, Lettuce, Radish, etc. Correspondence solicited. Peas and Beans GROWERS FOR THE Wholesale Seed Trade. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. tgiz. The American Florist. 747 SEED $3.50 per 100 Pounds This special price for a short time only. Samples sent on request. J. Bolgiano & Son Wholesale Seedsmen BALTIMORE, MD. Seedsmen requiring the very best selections ol Garden Seeds (Ve^Jtabl; aid Fli*;r), especially Kelway's Celebrated Inglish Strains CAD fet them at lowest indepeodent wholesale rates by sendine their oiders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers Langport, Somarset, England. Special quotations on appIicatioD. LATE DUG FORMOSiJ 100 ICOO ■-10 in. (200 balbs to case). .$11.00 $100.00 Giganteum 1000 Z- 9 in. (300bulbatocase>..$ 7.50 $ 65.00 9-10 in. (2uO bulbs to case).. 11.00 lOO.OO A. HENDERSON & GO. Telephone Bandolph 2571. 30 E. Randolph St , CHICAGO XV Practical, impartial cotnmercial la- ^^ boratory apparatus, as endorsed \>y ^^ the Ass'n of Official Seed Analysts. A3 Booklet iree. Send samples to THE SEED TRADE REPORTING BUREAU, P0!>tal Telegraph Building, CHICAGO Trade Directory Of The United States and Canada Price $3.00. Ansrican Florist Go., De^tSr^st.. Chicago High Class BILBS Selling Fast! Order Quick! Not Imported for Our Best Trade The Pick of the Crop. Shipped Early. to be compared to "Surpluses" consigned to this country by Dutch or French growers when the season is past. Hyacinths, Best Dutch. Per 1000 First size, named $50 00 Second size, named 35 00 Bedding, 4 colors 21 00 Dutch Roman Hyacinths. La Grandesse / Gigantea [ $16 GO Queen of Blues ; French Roman Hyacinths. 11-12 $U 00 12-15 22 00 Dark pink 17 60 Narcissus. Single, Incomparable 6 50 Sir Watkins 12 00 Double, Orange Phoenix 8 00 Cold Storage Giganteum. Always in stock. 6-8, 7-9 and 8-10 inch. Chinese Lilies $ sooo Lil. Formosum. 6-8inch 35 00 Forcing Gladiolus per looo Ackermann $6 00 Blushing Bride 4 60 Peach Blossom 8 00 Spanish Iris. E'ght best sorts. Lil. Giganteum (New Crop). Per 1000 6-8-inch, 400 to case $35 00 7-9-inch, 300 to case 65 00 Tulips, Single. Belle Alliance $13 CO Due van Thol, scarlet 11 00 " " " white 6 00 La Reine, fancy 6 60 Pottebakker, scarlet 11 00 Proserpine 16 00 Cottage or Late Flowering. Bouton d' Or 7 50 Bridesmaid 7 00 Gesneriana 9 00 Inglescomb Pink 10 76 Isabella 7 60 Maiden Blush 7 50 Sweet Nancy 7 50 Darwin Tulips, mixed 8 00 Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO. NEW YORK. I Mention the American Florist vlien writing REALLY GOOD I Which will give satisfaction to all who grow them are GODFREY'S SUPERB "Canterbury Bells" (Campanula Medium Calycanthema.) Without doubt the finest strain of this useful and ever-popular plant yet oficred ON EVERY POINT SUPERIOR TO ALL OTHERS The plants are models in growth, of pyramidal form, from 3 to 4 feet in height, and, as pot plants for cool greenhouses, they are extrtmely valuable. The flowers are much larger than those of other strains; of perfect form, ie., sound both in cup and saucer. The colors are very varied, in about ten shades of White, Blush, Rose Pink, Deep Pink, Mauve, Blue, Lavender, Lilac and Violet. ^IT'F'n At present can be sold in mixture only. PRICE: One ^^*^^ ShilUng and Six Pence per packet. Trade Price, Twelve ShlUlngs per doz.; Ninety Shillings per 100. W. J. GODFREY & SON, Exmoutli, Devon, England Mention the American Florist when writing 748 The American Florist. Oct. 28^ GET RICH QUICK Grow Cold Storage Lilies. Acaseof 200 7-9 Giganteums cost you $14.00. Will produce in 10 weeks at least 40dozenflowers. Figitw out your profits. Get a case at once from G. C. POLLWORTH CO.. Milwaukee. Wis Mention the American Florist when writing Asparagus Plumosus Plants 2H in. $3.00 per 100: $25 00 per 1000. Cvrl^llTK^n Sc>C>(1 English strain, best ob- VJCiaUUn JKKU tajngble $1.1.0 per UO: $9.00 per lOCO, Write us. S.S. SKIDELSKY5C0., 1216 Betz Building, PBIL4DELPBIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing John Bod^erS Sods Co. Los Angeles, California Wholesale growers of Sweet Peas, Tomatoes, Lima Beans, Lettuce, Asters, Cosmos and other Flower Seeds. Utntion the ane' ican Flortst lohen writing J. C. Robinson Seed Co. Waterloo, Neb. Contract growers of Cucumber, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar Flint and Field Seed Corns. Mention the American Florist when ^vriting GBT QUOTATIONS FROM LSNDRETH SEEDS which SUCCEED Firm Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers Specialties: ^^^|'ee¥|n'"d"?\'eirc'S'rL°' Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick 6c Son, PEORICKTOWN, N, J. Mention the American Florist when writing Cynosurus Cristatus (Crested Dogstail) Purity and Germination Guaranteed. WM. POWER & CO. Seed Exporters, Waterford, Ireland Cables: "Seedmerchants." Code ABC. 5th edition Mention the American Florist when writing Telegraph Code Am. Seed Trade Association — 92.00 — either stitf or flexible cover. Address order AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. ODo Close Otxt Tulips, our Leaders, fine assortment other varieties. 20,000 Kalserkroon, at .fS.OO per 1000 30,000 La Relne at 6.00 per 1000 25,000 CEOCUS, Separate colors at $3.00 per lOCO 60,000 SPANISH IRIS, mixed at 2.50 per 1000 Strictly lirst-quallty-stock; satisfaction guaranteed. Other good Bulbs at just as attractive prices. Send for special quotations on Hyacinths, Tullps, Single and Double, NarclSSUS, etc., etc. llPI^Cnil 9 DCDI^IIIC on wholesale florists JAUNoUn & rcnMno UU., Newark, Wayne Co., N. Y. Order now and increase your stock by Spring. Our stock of Cannas is in excellent shape and absolutely true to name. Will make the following low price for the next 30 days only: — King Humbert, The King of all Cannas. $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. New York, bronze leaved, orchid flower- ing, brilliant carmine. $300 per 100. Mephi->to, the darkest crimson variety io commerce, $3.00 per 100. Venus, a soft rosy pinli . quite distinct and attractive. $2 50 per I 0 Egandale, Florence Vaughan and Dnke of Marlborough, *2 on ppr n 0. Alsace, Cnas. Henderson, Grand C>ian- celur Bulow, Mile. Berat, Louisiana, $1.50 per 100; $14.U0 per 1000. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Oats Barley Wheat SWEDISH SPECIALTIES Qats Grown Under Government Control Ail. Svenska 'uJsaedes Aktieb. ' B^rlev SVALOEF. SWEDEN. J Wheat SVALOEF, SWEDEN. Descriptive Pamphlet. Prices and Samples CD application. .K, lOEBHIIEIl % CO., "sE," «n Voil( S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED CROWERS, Bean, Cucumber, Tomato, Pea, Mnskmelon. Sonash. Watermelon, Radish, Sweet Com. Correspondence solicited. Waldo Rohnert OILROT, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower, Specialties: Lettuce. Onion, Sweet Peas. Aster. Cosmos. Mignooette. Verbena in variety. Correspondence Solicited. Contract Seed Grower SPECIALTIES : Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, Vine Seed and Field Corn. EDGAR F. HURFF, Mullica Hill, New Jersey Correspondence Solicited. Henry Fish Seed Go. Bean Growers ♦ ♦ For the Wholesale Seed Trade. CARPINTERIS, CALIT SMILAX Fine bnshy plants, 2V2-inch, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. AspraagusSprengeri, fine2V2-in., $1.50 per 100; 4-iii. $6.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, fine plants, 2^2- inch, $2.00 per 100. Pansies, our well known strain, none better; Forget-me-not, Daisies, (Bel- lis). Wallflowers, Sweet Williams, Gaillardias.all these are fine plants, at $2.60 per 1000; $10.00 for 600U. Hollyhocks, double, in separate colors, 75c per 100, $6.00 per 1000. Lettuce, Grand Jlapids, $1.00 per 1000; $8.50 for 10,000. J. C. SCHMIDT. otter and Maple Sts., BRISTOL. PA. Mention the American Florist when writing PEONIES At bargain prices. Also other stock. _^ Write for list. I Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O M-ention tJie American Florist tvften ivriting igii. The American Florist. 749 Si* Kentia Belmoreana perdoz. Kentia Belmoreana, 4 inch 14 inches high $ 3 00 5 inch. 16 inches high 6 CO 6-iDch. 18 inches hiuh 9 00 6 inch. 20 inches hieh 12 00 6 inch. 22 inches high 15 00 Each 6-inch, 25 inches high $150 6-inch, 30 inches high 2 00 " 7-inch 34 inches high 2 50 7-inch. 48 inches high 4 00 8-inch 54 inches high 5 Oo Sraucaria Excelsa Per doz. Per 100 Arucarla Excelsa. 5iac h $6 00 $45 00 Kentias and Araucarias of exceptionally fine quality, clean, well grown and healthy, is what we are offering to the trade at present. Better place your order for these plants now, for they are going fast, and besides IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO ORDER BEFORE EXTREME GOLD WEATHER SETS IN. Let us know whether it will be a dozen, a hundred, or a thousand, but bear in mind that small orders are as welcome as large ones. HOLTON & HINKEL CO., 462 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Carnations Field Plants 100 1000 Enchantress $6.00 $60.00 May Day 6.00 60.00 Mary Tolman 5.00 40.00 Sangamo 5.00 40,00 250 at lOOO rate. Healthy, Well Branched Stock. Write for prices on quantities, DES PLAINES FLORAL CO. DES PLAINES, ILL. Wtention the American Florist when writi%.f CARNATIONS White Wonder THE BEST WHITE CARNATION for all growers. Extra Large Field -Grown Plants, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. Prompt delivery. F.Dorner&SonsGo.[n'Z La Fayette, Uention the American Florist when writing SPECIAL ROOSEVELT FERNS 214-in. stock at $2.50 per doz., $17.50 per 100, $150 per 1000, can fill orders at once or book them for future delivery. Write us. GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Geraniums Good cuttings well packed. S. A. Nutt, per 1000. $11,50: Ricard. Poitevine, per lOU). $14. Have DO other varieties. Hardy Phlox 100.000 a fine assortment of over 20 varie- ties, sold unlabeled at %2 50 per 100. Plumosus Good stock at $2.50 per ICO. To save time, send cash with ihe order. Iris Yellow, lavender and blue ^ brick, witb illustrated book, mailed ^>^JP^ postpaid by manufacturers up n re- ceipt of 40 cents in postage. .'Address Trade Mark, American SpawnCo.,St.Paal.Miiin. ENGLISH, Best quality, arriving constantly. Spawn is from ) 25 lbs $2.00 selected specimens ) 100 lbs 6.50 AMERICAN. Our monthly shipments from the manufacturer include all the varieties. Garden City j 25 bricks $3.50 Pure CiUture 1 lOObricks 12.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO: NEW YORK: 3 1 -33 W. Randolph St. 25 Barclay St . Success In Market Gardening REVISED AND ENLARGED EDITION. A new and larger edition of thla well known work on market garden- ing. It contains everything a market gardener wants to know, and in a form easily understood. It is an invaluable guide to any one in the business from the beginner to the most experienced. PRICK $1.10 AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. CABBAGE OCTOBER and NOVEMBER Early Jersey Wakefield and Llharlston Wake field at $1 00 per 1000; in lots of 5000. 90c per 1000; lotsof 50.0JU, special prices, LETTUCE Five best varieties— Grand Rapids Big Boston. Hanson, Tennis Ball and Black seeded Simpson Sl.OOperlOCO. 5000 lots, 90c per lOuO: 50,000 lota, specialprices, 100,000 Tomato Plants In 2H inch pots, in the five best varietiei: Comet, Sutton's. Al. Suiton's Winter Beauty, Sutton's .■Vbundance. We are now booking o'dert lor the above plants at $20.00 per 1000. Special prices on larger quantiiies. Our plants are grown from best seed obtain able We are large truckers ourselves, cultivat ing 200 acres in variouscrops all the year. Fox-Hall Farm, V'fNortolk.Va. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedllnburg, Germany. OROWER and EXPORTER en the TERT LARGEST BOALE ef mil CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER ud FARM SEEDS, (Eatablislied 1717.) SnapialtioC Be<"»> Beeta, Cabbace*. Oaxrata, Kohl RabI Leek, Lettaeei, Oalea*, CbiaillDOi Peaa, Radjshea, Splnarb, Tnnilps, Swedei, Asters, BaJsama, Bs(*aUa, Oanationa, Cinerarias, Gloilnlas, Larkspur, Naaturtluma, Fansiea, Petnnlaa, niezea, Prlmolaa, Scabious, Stooks, Terbenna, ZInnlei, etc. Oatalocna tree on appUcatle*. HENRY METTE'S TRIUUPH OF THE GIAITT FANSIES (Biied), the meet rerteet m< i beaotlful In the world, $6.00 per oa., or $1.60 per ^ 01., 7Be per 1-18 «■., p««ta<« paid. Oaah with order. All srede offered are frovm under my pergonal anperrlalon on my own Taat n^nnda. abA •re warranted true te name, of atroneest (rowtk. flaest atccka and bat qnaUty. I ALSO GROW LARGELY SEEDS ON CONTRACT. igii. The American Florist. 761 Pteris Wilson WITTBOLD'S Plants ARE BEST 1 fe 1 ^ p 'i' Pteris Serrulata Order Today and Avoid the Risk of Cold Weather Shipments Bedding Plants p. de Bailey 2-ln., $2.60 per Aohryanthes, 100. Ageratum, Stella GorDey and Princess Pauline, 2-ln., $2.00 per 100. COLEUS, 2-inoh. Per 100 Pflster, red and yellow 12.00 Beckwlth's Gem 2.00 Golden Bedder g.OO Verschalteltll 2.00 Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, Rose, 2-ls., $2,00 per 100. Gnapballum Lanatum, 2 In., $2.00 per 100. Heliotrope, 2'ln., $2.00 per 100. Ivy, German, 21n.. $2.00 per 100. Lantana Delicatissima, 2 In.. $2.00. Vincas, 4-ln., $2.00 per doz.; $16.00 per 100. Rooted Cnttlngs ACHEYANTHES, Rooted Cuttings. Per l.OOn Metalllca $ 6.00 1". lie- Bailcv 6.00 Llndenll 6.00 WarscewiczU 6.00 Alternanthera, Rooted Cnttlngs, Aurea Nana, Brilliantissima, Paronycholdes Major, $6.00 per 1,000. COLEUS, Rooted Cuttings. Per 1,000 Beckwlth's Gem 6,00 Golden Bedder 6,00 nelioti-op,^ 6.00 Marguerites, white and yellow cuttings, $6.00 per 1.000. Salvia, cuttings. Bonfire and Zurich, $6.00 per 1.000. Stove and Greenhouse Plants 4-ln., 4 tiers, 60o eacb; Araucaria Excelsa, $6 per doz. Asparagus Baskets, $1, $1.60 and $2 eacb. Asparagus Flumosus, 2 In., $S per 100; 3-ln., $1 per doz.; $8 per 100. Asparagus Scandens and Deflexus, 4-ln., $1.60 per doz. Asparagus Sprengeri, 3-ln., 76c per doz.; $6 per 100; $60 per 1,000; 4-ln. (500 at 1.000 rate), $1.60 per doz.; $10 per 100; $80 per 1,000. CHOTONS, 2M-ln $1,00 per doz. 3-ln 1.60 per doz. 4-ln 26o each; $3 per do«. 7-in., 4 la a pot 76o-$l each Cyperus, 4-ln $1,26 per doz. ; $8 per 100 DRACAENA FRAGRANS. 2%-in $1.60 3-ln 2.00 4-ln 8.00 5-ln 6.00 per doz. per doz. per doz. per doz. 2-ln 7-ln.. 214 doz. DRACAENA INDITISA. $3 per 100; $26 per 1,000 to 3-in. high, $1,26 each; $16 per Size 2-ln. 6-ln. 7-ln. 8-1 n. 9-ln. Fern ASST. 100; FERNS BOSTONS. Each Doz. Baskets, 100 $3,00 46.00 1,000 $26.00 $6.00 .$0.76 9.00 1.00 12.00 1,60 18.00 each $1.00 FERNS, FOR DISHES, 2-in.. $3 per $25 per 1,000. 6-ln. DRACAENA MASSANGEANA. $1.26 each DRACAENA TERUINALIS, 3-ln $1.76 per doz. EUONYMOUS VAEIEGATA. 2^-ln. (golden and sliver leaf) 60o per doz. 5-ln. (golden and silver leaf), 36o eacb; $4.20 doz. 6-in. (golden and sliver leaf), 60o each; $6.00 doz. FICUS ELASTICA, (Rubbers), ein 80c each; $6.00 per doz. FICUS REPENS, Vines. 2%-ln 60o eacb Ivy, English, 3-ln 76o per doz. 4-ln $1.60 per doz. Fandanus Utilis, 3-ln $2 per doz. PANDANTIS VEITCHII. 4-ln 60o eacb; $6.60 per doz. 5-in 76c each; $9.00 per doz. 6-ln $1.00 each; 12.00 per doz. Primula Obconica, 3-ln $6 per 100 SOLANTTM ACTTLEATISSIMUM. 6-ln., strong plants. .. .60o each; $6 per doz. SOLANUM CAFSICUU. (Jerusalem Cherry.) S-ln $2 per doz.; $16 per 100 6-in $3 per doz. TRADESCANTIA VARIE6ATA. (Wandering Jew.) 2-ln 40o per doz.; $3 per 100 KENTIA BELMORIANA. Pot 2%-ln 3-in 4-ln 5-ln 6-ln 6-ln 7-ln 7-ln 8-in 9-ln 9-ln High 8-ln. . .. 8-10-ln. . ..12-15-ln. ...18-20-ln. ...20-22-ln. . ..26-28-ln. ...28-30-ln. . ..40-44-ln. . ..44-45-ln. . ..48-50-ln. . ..50-54-ln. Leaves 4 4-6 4-6 5-6 5-6 6-7 6-7 6-7 7-8 7-8 7-8 Bach $0.76 1,00 1,60 2.60 4.60 6. SO 8.00 10.00 Doz. $1.60 2.00 3.60 9.00 12.00 18.00 30.00 100 $12.00 16.00 30.00 KENTIA F0R8TERIANA. Hlgb Leaves Eacb 4-6 4-6 5-6 6-6 6-7 $0,76 1.00 2,50 4,60 7,00 In Pot 3-4 3-5 4-5 4-5 Doz. $1.60 2.00 3.60 6.00 9.00 12.00 Cocos Weddelliana, 2-ln., $1.76 per doz.; $14 per 100; 3-ln., $2.60 per doz.; $20 per 100. LATANIA BORBONICA. 2-ln., 1 to 2 lv8..$3 per 100; $26 per 1,000 4-ln $3 per doz. ; $20 per 100 5-ln $6 per doz.; $40 per 100 $15 ARECA LUTESCENS, 3-ln., 3 plants In a pot, $2 per doz. per 100. PHOENIX EOEBELENII. 2%-ln $2 per doz.; $16.00 per 100 3-ln $3 per doz.; $22.60 per 100 5-ln $9 per doz.; $70.00 per 100 6-ln $2.00 each 7-lc 2.60 eacb Pot 2%-ln 3-ln 4-ln 5-ln 5-ln 20-24-ln. 6-ln 30-S5-ln. 7-ln 36-38-ln. 8-ln 40-42-ln. 9-ln 46-50-ln. MADE UP PLANTS. Pot High T-ln . 24-30-In. 9-ln 50-64-ln. 10-ln 68-60-ln. 12-ln 62-70-ln. PHOENIX CANARENSIS. 7-ln., 36-40-ln. high $2.60 each 10-ln., 50-54-ln. high 8.00 eacb 10-ln., 60-64-ln. high 10.00 each PHOENIX RECLINATA. 4.1n 260 each; $3 per doz.; $20 per 100 5.1n 60o each; $6 per doz. " ; $9 per doz. Bacb $ 2.60 8.00 10.00 16.00 6-in 760 each ; Pteris Magniflca. THE GEO.WITTBOLD CO. ED6EIR00K, CHICAIO. Pteris Crotica, Albo Lineata, 762 The American Florist. Oct. 28. f =^ The Nursery Trade] American Association of Nurserymen ]. H. Dayton Painesville, O.. President: W H Wyman. North AbinstoD. Mass.. Vice- PresideDt ; John Hall. Rochester. N Y., Sec'y Thirty seventh annual convention to be held at Boston, Mass.. 1912. Dr. E. W. Berger has been appoint- ed Inspector of Nursery Stock for the state of Florida and has furnished all nurserymen with a copy of the law passed in 1911. His office will be at the State Experiment Station building at Gainesville. THE twenty-sixth annual meeting of the Oregon State Horticultural So- ciety will be held in conjunction with the Oregon Apple Show at Portland, Ore., November 15-18. Valuable pre- miums of cash, fruit trees and medals are offered for the exhibits of apples, pears and other fruits. National Nut Growers' Association. The tenth annual convention of the National Nut Growers' Association was held at the Battle House, Mobile, Ala., October 5. The attendance was large and representative of all parts of the country. A number of cities tendered invitations for the next meet- ing and Gulfport, Miss., was selected by the committee and endorsed by the convention. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows : H. K. Miller, Monticello, Fla., president; W. N. Hutt, Raleigh, .N. C., first vice- president; Chas. A. Van Duzee, St. Paul, Minn., second vice-president; J. P. Wilson, Poulan, Ga., secretary; Nathaniel Brewer, Jr., Newport, Fla., treasurer; Theodore Bechtel, Ocean Springs, Miss., E. W. Kirkpatrick, Mc- Kinney, Tex., H. S. Watson, Blooming- ton, la., Robert T. Morris, New York City, and B. W. Stone, Thomasville, Ga., executive committee. Autumn m the Arnold Arboretum. A visit to the Arboretum at this time should be valuable to persons inter- ested in seeing the plants best suited for the autumnal decoration of Ameri- can gardens, states the Bulletin issued October 17, for now many little known trees and shrubs here show the bril- liant tints of their fading leaves and the beauty of their ripening fruit. The contrast in the appearance of the trees and shrubs of eastern North American and eastern Asia with those of Europe at this time of year is in- teresting. The leaves of the former are now for the most part brilliantly colored or have already colored and fallen, while the leaves of the trees and shrubs of Europe are still green, and in the case of many of these plants the leaves finally wither and fall with little or no change of color. This in- teresting fact is best seen in the spe- cies of the same genus. The Ameri- can beech now lightens the woods with the light yellow tints of its leaves, while the leaves of the European beech are still almost as green as they were at midsummer. The leaves of the American elm have already shriveled or fallen except in the case of vigor- ous trees which still show the yellow tints of autumn, while the leaves of all the forms of European elms are still fresh and green. This habit of European plants to re- tain their foliage late into the autumn is well illustrated by the viburnums. The leaves of Viburntim Latana, the Wayfaring trees of Europe, are still either dark green or only slightly tinged with red along the margins, while the North American Viburnum Lentago, Viburnum prunifolium and Viburnum cassinoides are splendid in their autumn dress, which is set off by their abundant dark blue fruits. The contrast is even more marked in the viljurnums of the Opulus group. In this group the leaves of the European Viburnum Opulus are still dark green and as fresh as in July; those of Vi- burnum. Americanum, the native High- bush cranberry, so-called, have turned to shades of yellow and red and are falling fast, while those of Viburnum Sargentii from northeastern Asia, which were bright orange-red two weeks ago. have now almost disap- peared. The slender branches of a Japanese cherry, Prunus Maximowiczii, are al- ready leafless, and the leaves of an- other Japanese cherry, Prunus Sar- gentii, having turned deep orange-red, are now slowly falling, while all the European cherries are still green. The leaves of all the forms of the common lilac derived from a species native to the mountains of Bulgaria drop with- out change of color, as do those of the large bush honeysuckles which are mostly European and Siberian. Of the lilacs, although the leaves of the Chi- nese Syringa villosa turn dull yellow in the autumn, only the Chinese Sy- ringa oblata has real value for the autumn color of its leaves. These are large, thick, leathery and lustrous, and in the autumn turn to beautiful shades of dark red or old leather color, a habit which adds greatly to the value of this fine plant as an ornament of gardens. Few Old World roses make much show of autumn color but just now there is hardly a more beautiful plant in the Arboretum than the common rose of the coast region of the northeastern United States, Rosa Virginiana, or lu- cida as it is sometimes called, which just now makes a brave show with its leaves of orange and bright red. Among the shrubs in the Arboretum which should be carefully studied at this time on account of the beauty of their autumn foliage are a few which deserve special attention. Of these Evonymus alatus from Japan is espe- cially interesting for its leaves are now of a light rose color which is not found in those of any other plant in the collection. This is a broad flat- topped shrub of open habit, peculiar in the broad wings which are devel- oped on its branches and to which it owes its name. As a flowering plant it has little to recommend it and the fruit is less conspicuous than that of most of the other Burning Bushes, as Evonymus is often called, but the color of the autumn foliage entitles it to a place in any garden. A large specimen of this plant can be seen in the Evony- mus Group on the right-hand side of the Meadow Road. In this group are' several other plants which are attract- ive at this time. The most conspicuous now, perhaps, is Evonymus Bungeanus, a small tree from northern China, cov- ered with small light pink fruit which is set off with pale yellow leaves. Evonymus Yeddoensis and Evonymus Hamiltonianus, two Japanese shrubs or small trees, are now conspicuous also for their colored leaves and brilliant fruits. Pruit Trees ^ppl^A't^r'- Fine Trees. Prices reasonable. MITCHELL'S NXJRSERY, Beverly, Ohio Phoenix Nursery Company Nurserymen and Floriata BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS Send list ol wants tor prices. Wholesale catalogue for 1911 now ready Jacs Smifs & Co., T^olfa'n^? Azaleas, (hardy), Berried Plants, BleediOf Hearts, Blue Spruces, Boxwood, Clematis, Climb- ing Plants, Conifers, Evergreens, Funkias In sorts, Hydrangea P. G., Japan Maples, Peonisft, Pot-grown Plants, (Lilacs a specialty), Rbodo- denrons, Roses, Spireas, Valleys. Price List Free on Demand. Arbor Vitae (Tbaya Occldentalls.) A iplendid stock of 3 to 4 ft. and 4 !• 5 ft. trees, Write for descriptions and pricn. The Wm. H. Moon Co., MORRISVnXK. PA. LARGE TREES OAKS and MAPLES Pines and Hemlocks ANDORRA NURSERIES. Wm. Warner Harper. Prop. Cbestnnt Hill, PHILA., PA. For Fall Planting Lilium Tenuifolium, Hansoni, Davuri- cum, Henryi, Elegans and Wallacei; Daphne Cneorum, Delphinium For- mosum, Syringa Japonica, German and Japan Iris. Fall list issued in August. E. S. MILLER, Wading R!ver,N. Y. English Elms Wanted Several hundred Erglish '*field" Kims. This is the type frequeotly seen io Boston acd other places in the etstern states, in largp old specimcDs. Old trees can often be identified by their habit of suckerinn. Trees should preferably be about 15 feet high and 3 inches in diameter. State particulars, eivini? prices, sizes, location, etc. OLMSTED BROTHERS, Landscape Architects. Brookline, Mass. tgii. The American Florist. 753 Only a Short While Remains to Order Vaughan's Choice Plants So that we can ship before freezing weather sets in. Do It Now. Araucaria Excelsa Glauca. Bin. pots, 10 12 Id. bigb, 2-3 wborls 8-ln. •• 1416 in. " 3 " 6-ln. " 1618 in. " 4 " ARAUCAEIA SOBUSTA COMFACTA. G-iu. pots, H-16 in. high, 4-5 wborls 7-ln. " 18-20 In. " 4-5 " ABECA LUTESCENS. 4-lD. pots, 3 plants each, 15-18 in. bleta. Bach .$0.76 . 1.25 . 1.60 $2.00 . 3.00 ASPARAGUS. Hatcheri. 2V3 Inch Sprengeri. SeedltDKa 2Vi inch 3 ■• CINERARIA HYBRID A, Each .$0.30 Dozen $3.00 .. .36 100 $16.00 Dozen $ 8.00 14.00 17.00 $22.00 34.00 3,00 1,000 $100.00 Boston Ferns. 2<<. incll 4 1.00 8.00 .60 4.00 35.00 .75 5.00 45.00 .60 4.00 • Each Dozen 100 $0.10 $ 0,75 $ 5.00 .25 2.50 20.00 .40 4.50 35.00 .75 8.00 60,00 1.00 10.00 75.00 1.85 14.00 100.00 JEHUSAIEM CHERRIES. Stronc plants, fleld-crown, Doz. .$1,50 100 $10.00 Kentia Belmoreana. Size Pot S 7 7 8 9 10 10 Leaves ,..5-6 Height 18 ft-7 28-30 6-7 30-32 6-7 36-38 6-7 42-^6 6-7 48-50 6-7 52-54 Each .76 . 2.60 , 3.00 . 4.00 . 6.00 . 8.00 , 12,00 Dozen 9.00 \ '"^"^m ^gi., ^^ ^ -^ s^f^^^^ ^^i S^ 1 -tfriflfrri" ' /^SkS r 1 ./ " "?^ ^ ft ^ /-# ^m j.*iSfc* J '"91 /' '^BHr w \ ¥ ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. KENTIA FORSTERIANA-Made-up. No. ot Plants Height .3-4 34-38 lui- ..3-4 40-42 " ..3-4 44-48 " ..3-4 52-56 ■' Kentia Forsteriana. size Pot 4 Inch . 6 5 8 6 8 8 8 9 10 Tub.. LeaTes . 5 .... .5-6 20-24 .5-8 24-28 .5-6 30-32 .5-6 34-36 .6-7 40-44 ..6-7 44-^8 .6-7 52-55 .6-7 60 .6-7 66 Height 15 Inch Each $ 0,60 ,75 . 1,00 . 1,60 . 2.00 . 4,00 . 6,00 . 6.00 . 8.00 . 10,00 Dozen $ 6.00 8.00 11.00 17.00 Per 100 $40.00 Size 8-inch Tub. 8 •• 8 " 9 " PANDANUS UTIIIS. Bach 3-lnch Dots SO'Jf 4-lnch pots 26 Phoenix Canariensis. Size Pot Height 8 inch 30-35 Inch 8 " Tub 40-45 " PHOENIX RECLINATA 6 Inch 24-26 Inch PHOENIX ROEBEtEM Size Pot Each 4 Inches $0.60 5 Inches 1-25 Sacb .% 4.00 . 6.00 . 6.00 . 8.09 Dozen $ 1.60 S.60 $ 3.00 . 4,00 $0.76 $ S.OO Dozen $ 6.00 14.00 Dozen $22.0$ Size Pot Height Spread Each 6 Inches 16tol8-ln. 20 to 22-ln $2.00 7 inches 20 to 22-ln. 22 to 24-ln 2.60 8 inches 22to24-in. 24 to 28-ln 4.00 9 In. Tub 24 to 26-ln. 30 to 32-in 6.00 PEPPERS, CHRISTMAS, Each Dozen Per 100 Per 1.000 B Inch $0.20 $2.00 $16.00 POINSETTIAS. 21A Inch 86 6.00 $45,00 PRIMULA OBCONICA.214 inch 80 4,00 86,00 CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Greenhouses, Trial Grounds and Nurseries: Western Springs, 111. NEW YORK A FEW GOOD THINGS YOl WANT. Geranloms, Nutt. Buchner. Ricard, Perliics, Poitevine. 2 in. $2.00 per ICO. Boston Ferns, 5 in. 25c each. Whitmani rerns, 4 in.. 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3in,. J5,00: 4 in., $10 00: 5 in. $25 00 per 100. Vlnca Var., 2 in., 2c. Asparagus Sprengen, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Asparagus Plamosas, 2 in.. $3 00 per 100. Cash with order GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. Itention the American Florist when writino The Best White Rose Ever Offered WE SHALL DISSEMINATE Double White Killarney We Are Now Booking Orders for March Delivery. See it in St. I,onis, Milwaukee, or at the Chicago Ftorists' Club meeting in November. See it growing at The Budlong Rose Co., in Auburn, R. I., or with Us at Cromwell. Order now to be sure of early delivery. 3. N. PIERSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. For Names Use The Trade Directory SS^So 754 The American Florist. Oct. 28, Dreer's Seasonable Specials. Palms, Ferns, Araucarias, Pandanus, Etc. A special offer of the above has just been mailed to the trade, if yon did not receive a copy and are interested write us. r\ a f^ I i a C ^ special catalogme offering 200 standard np-to- '-'**""'*^* date varieties will be sent for the asking. It will pay you to consult this before making up your 1912 catalogue. Special offers of Japanese Iris, Peonies, and Hardy Perennial Phloxes are also still in f»rce. Special Circulars offering Seasonable Stocks are made throughout the season, if you are in the Trade and do not receive copies write ns and we will place your name on our mailing list. For complete linesof Seasonable Florist's Stock, consult our current Wholesale I/ist, issued September 1. Henry A. Dreer, Inc. 714 Chestnut St., PfllLADELPBIA, PA. Catalog:ues Received. George Wittbold Co., Chicago., nur- sery stock; Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York, tall book for flor- ists and autumn list of bulbs, plants and nursery stock; Fottler, Fiske, Raw- son Co., Boston, Mass., bulbs; Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O., choice plants for fall planting; Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y., peonies, irises, phloxes and bulbs for fall planting; E. T. Teas & Son, Centerville, Ind., whole- sale list of hydrangeas, peonies, phloxes, etc.; Caldwell the "Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala., suggestions in evergreens; P. J. Berckmans Co, Au- gusta, Ga., nursery stock; Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa., spring- flowering bulbs, roses and house plants for fall planting; Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa., autumn floral guide; Elm City Nursery Co., New Haven, Conn., autumn planting card; Anton Schultheis, College Point, N. X., whole- sale list of foliage, flowering and orna- mental decorative plants for fall, 1911, and spring. 1912; Howard & Smith, Los Angeles, Calif., spring and sum- mer blooming bulbs; Luther Burbank, Santa Rosa, Calif., trade list of seed novelties; Peter Henderson & Co., New York, autumn list of bulbs, etc., and wheats, grasses, etc., for fall sow- ing; Winterson's Seed Store, Chicago, autumn garden guide; Currie Bros. Co., Milwaukee. Wis., autumn list of bulbs and plants; Archias' Seed Store, Sedalia, Mo., fall list of seeds, plants and fruit trees; Rich Land Nurseries. Rochester, N. Y., fruit and ornamental trees, bulbs and peonies; W. W. Bar- nard Co., Chicago, wholesale list of bulbs for fall planting; Old Colony Nursery, Plymouth, Mass., fall trade list of nursery stock; Eastern Nurser- ies, Jamaica Plain, Mass., wholesale trade list of nursery stock; Leesley Bros." Nurseries, Chicago, wholesale fall list of nursery stock; United States Nursery Co., Roseacres, Miss., shrub- bery, perennials, roses, peonies, etc., for fall, 1911, and spring, 1912; Theo. Burt & Sons, Melrose, O., farm seeds; Avenue Nurseries, Painesville, O., fall trade list of nursery stock; R. Douglas' Sons, Waukegan, 111., wholesale list of nursery stock; Geo. S. Josselyn, Fre- donia, N. T., wholesale list of grape vines, small fruit, plants, etc.; Ameri- can Forestry Company. South Fram- California Privet Fine stock of well growD. well rooted and well graded 2 year plants; first-class in every respect. Per 100 1000 12tol5in.. light branched $100 $7.00 IS to 20 in., 3 or more branches 1.50 10.00 20 to 30 in.. 4 or more branches 2 00 15,00 IVz to 3 ft., strong. 6or more branches 3.00 25 00 3 to 4 ft., extra heavy. 8 or more blanches 4.00 30.00 Write for special prices on carload' and large orders. ^ W CHAS. BLACK, Highhtown, H. J. ingham, Mass., wholesale list of forest tree seeds; Forest Nursery & Seed Co., McMinnville, Tenn., wholesale trade list of fall nursery stock; Dean Bros., Indianapolis, Ind., pumps. Nippon Engei Kaisha, Ltd., Settsu, Japan, wholesale list of Japanese plants, bulbs and seeds; M. Leenders & Co., Steil-Tegelen, Holland, roses for 1911-12; V. Lemoine et Fils, Nancy, France, autumn list of shrubs, plants, etc.: Perry's Hardy Plant Farm, En- field, Middlesex, England, delphiniums, bulbs and tubers, and trade list for fall 1911-12; E. Turbat & Co., Orleans, France, preliminary wholesale list of roses; Arpad Muhle, Temesvar, Hun- gary, fall list of seeds and nursery stock; Nonne & Hoepker, Ahrensburg, Germany, 1911-12 list of nursery stock; Vincent Lebreton's Nurseries, La Py- ramlde-Trelaze, France, wholesale trade list of nursery stock for 1911-12. Albany, N. Y. NOTES. Edward F. Meany and E. P. Tracey, proprietors of the Rosery, Maiden Lane, have made some improvements in their store, including the installa- tion of a seven-foot pier mirror to back one side of the show window, and two others in the store in connection with the ice chest. The delivery equipment has been thoroughly overhauled and improved so that it is practically new. The firm believe in being right up to date. H. L. Menand, son of Louis Menand of Cemetery avenue, has gone into partnership with Charles Carson in a retail ilower store at 464 Fulton street. Troy. Mr. Menand is the third Hardy Perennials Delptunium, Belladonna. $550 per 100. Pyreihrum, uliginosum s tellata $6 00 per 100. Cassia, liorabunda. 3 inch, $3.00 per 100; strong plants, $6,00 per 100. Optunia, Rafinisquii: Cassia, Marilandica; Salvia, azurea: Gaillardia, Coreopsis, StokesIS', c/anea: Stokesia, rvanea alba: Eupatoriam, ageratoidcs. and Shasta Daisy, $3.00 per 100. Verbena, venosa; Phlox, Mrs, Jenkins: Sapon> aria, Caucasica fl. pi., and Clematis, David- iana. $3.50 per ICO. Violets, Double Russian: Saponsria, ocymoides. Erodium, Manescavi; Scablosa. ocbroleuca; Campanula, Media: Rosea, White and Blue: and Eupatorium, culestinum $4 50 per 100. Clematis, paniculata. 2 year«: Callmerls, incisa: and Euonymas, radicans, $5.00 per lOO. Lobelia, cardinalis: DIanthUS, lalifoliusatroc. S, pi.: and Scablosa, J aponica. $4.50 per 100. Cash with Order. A.HIRSHLEBER, Burlington Co., RIVERSIDE, N. J. We are now booking orders for early delivery of all the best Commercial and Exhibition Varieties, either new or old. When in need, remember we make Chrysanthemums Our Specialty. Elmer D. Smith & Co., ^^r* generation of a family of national rep- utation in the horticultural world. R. D. Ansonia, Conn. — The Ansonia Floral Co., T. J. Mooney, proprietor, will move into a new store at 158 Main street. A new ice-bo.x and other fixtures will be installed. igii. The American Florist. 766 Azaleas Are In! start Them Now for Christmas We have received our first car of Belgian Azaleas, fine plants, personally picked and selected in Ghent by a member oi our company; re-assortcd here, and none delivered to our customers that do mot come up to the highest standard of excellence— Shapely, well-balanced, abundantly-badded plants* Mr. W. a. Saltford. of "The Saltford Flower Shop," (whom we quote by permission) said last year: "The Azaleas we bousht from JacksoD & Perkins ComoaDy were the finest lot we ever forced, and we have eiven them a duplicate order for four hundred plants this rear." (And Mr. Saltford was so well pleased with that lot that he gai^e us another large order for Azaleas this year.) VARIETIES: Apollo. Double; dark red; late. Bernard Andreai Alba. Doable; pure white, late. DentSChe Perle. Double; pure white; one of the best. Doctor Moore. Double; deep rose; fine; late. Empereur dU Bresil. Doable; soft rose; extra fine; late. Impress of ladla. Double; rich, rosy salmon; late. Ernest Eeckhautte. Doable; brilliant red. — _ a Per doz. U|*if>fk^ • 10 to 12 inches in diameter.... $5.00 ■ ■ ■^-»^-"S» • 12 to 14 inches in diameter.... 6.00 This list, and a few more, and while they last at these prices : Madame Petrlck. Semi-double; deep rose; very early. Madame Van der Oruyssen. Semi-doable; bright red; early. Nlobe. Fine; double white; late. Prof. Wolters. Single: rose, bordered with white; early. Simon Mardner. Double pink; early. Vervaeneana. Double; rosy salmon, white margin: early. Vervaeneana Alba. New, very desirable early kind. Per 100 Per doz. Per 100 $.38.00 14 to 16 inches in diameter. ..$ 7.60 $80.00 48.00 18 to 18 inches in diameter... 12.00 90.00 "Th« Azaleas yau shipped me this fall are certainly fine; the Madame Petrick were brouebt into bloom for Christmas withOQt forcing. We bad the best Azaleas in Worcester for the holidays, and I can assure you of my order for next season." CHiS. D. Mackie. Worcester, Mass.. Dec. 31. 1910. "The car of plants came through in fine shape: the Azaleas and Rhododendrons were vert fine; in fact beyond criticism." T. R. Hopkins. Seattle. Washington, Jan. 11. 1911, Prompt orders are invited, while the assortment is complete, and while the plants are fresh and perfect. Get them started for the holidays. Nothing easier to bring into bloom, and notlilng more salable or more profitable than these handsome plants when in bloom. Jackson & Perkins Company Florists. Wholesale Only. NEWARK, Wayne County, NEW YORK STATE Quick Action To move this seasonable stock quickly, we are offering it until sold at prices that will either sell it or show us that no one is in need of this stock. PERNS Amerpohlii, Barrowsii, Scottii, Elegantissima, Boston, Jacksoni, Sword andWhitmani from4-in. pots, $15. 00 per 100. Same varitties in 2V2-in. pots $4.00 per 100. Rex Begonias Assorted varieties, 3-in. $6 per 100. California Privet Z to 6 ft. specimens 10c 2 to .3 ft 5c 18 to 24 in 3c Clematis Paniculata Enormous 3-yr. -old field clumps. ..12c Althaea White, 3 to 4 ft 6c Blanche, 3 to 4 ft 6c Viburnum Plicatum Specimen plants, 4 to 6 ft 16c 12 to 18 in 7c 8to lOin 5c Tiie Dingee & Conard Co, West Grovet Penn. Seasonable Stock Christmas Peppers, 4-inch pots, fine, $10.00 per 100. Primula Obconica, G i g a n t e a (Arendsi), $3.00 per 100. Fern Dish Feros, heavy, 214-in. pot plants %:\ per 100; $26 per 1000. Asparagus Plumosus, 214-in. $3. CO per 100; $26 00 per 1 000: Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in. pots, $2 00 per 100; 4-in. pots, heavy, $10 per 100. Boston Ferns, 6-in. pots, $25.00 per 100; 6-in. pots, $40.00 per 100. Hydrangea Otaksa, fine pot grown stock, 4-in., 2 and 3 shoots, $20 per 100; 6-in. pots, $35 per 100. Hydrangea Otaksa, extra speci- mens, for large tubs, l2 to 15 shoots, $1.00 each. Field grown. Genista Kacemosa, 6-iD. pot plants $25 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0. B. & A. SPECIALTIES Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens,, Hoses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Autumn Bulbs and Soots, Conifers, Pines Florists are always welcome visitors to ournnrserlM. WE are only a few minutes from N'ew York City: Carlton Hill statiea is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. BOBBINK& ATKINS Nttrserymen and Florists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. Send Advts. Early for Best Service. 756 The American Florist. Oct. 28. Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deDers. Florists and Home-makers, tauebt by Prof. Craig and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up-to-date methods and practice are in demand for the , best positions. A knowledge ol Landscape Gardening is indispensable to those who wonld have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dept. A. F., Sprln^leld, Mass. PROF. CRAIG. Mention the American Florist when writinp Wichita, Kans. The florists have had plenty to do to keep them out o( mischief during the past six weeks. The severe hail storm of September 6 gave them quite a bit of extra work in addition to the usual autumn work of preparation for the winter season. The storm's effect in damage to stock growing outside was not overestimated. The fine hail, driven by a high wind, ruined practi- cally all the stock usually depended upon for a large part of the supply for fall season. Late plantings of gladiolus just coming in, late asters, dahlias, cosmos, etc., suddenly and completely went out of crop. Gladiolus and asters permanentl.v, and dahlias and cosmos had to grow a complete new crop of flowering shoots and buds before any cut of flowers could be made from them. This made it rather tough on the florist who grew his own stock for his retail store, forcing him to buy even the cheaper grades of flowers usually used in design work and other lines. The volume of busi- ness is fair, fully as good as last year for same dates. The first cuts of chrysanthemums are beginning, and for the past ten days some excellent cos- mos and dahlias have been on the market. A killing frost on Saturday night, however, finished the dahlias and other outdoor crops, imless for a few cosmos which may be cut from small patches which were protected by staging and sash or tarpaulins. Car- nations from the greenhouses are now helping out. Enchantress still holds its own for color, and the grower who has a good stand of White Perfection has no cause to lilush in comparing it with other white sorts when it comes to a consideration of getting down to busi- ness early in the season. It is now furnishing good flowers on reasonably long stems, and if at all properly handled is probably as little inclined to crop as any carnation grown. NOTES. The local press prints as a news item a story to the effect that R. M. Reed, recently in the employ of the Furrow Greenhouses at Guthrie. Okla.. had left there Sunday evening to come to Wichita to take a position with C. P. Mueller, but had failed to show up in Wichita. This was followed by an item published later stating that fur- ther investigation showed that Mr. Reed, instead of coming to Wichita as promised, had gone to Washington state without giving any notice to Mr. Mueller or Mr. Furrow, or assigning any reason for his change of mind. Bixby & Dugan have installed a tu- bular boiler and will change their heat- ing system from hot water to steam. "W. H. Gulp & Co. are installing oil burning equipment and will try fuel oil instead of natural gas or coal. — Brackenbury of the Kellogg Flower & Plant Co.. Kansas City, was a visitor last week. W. I. Chita- PREPARE rOR THE nOLIDm t^f Second Consignmsnt— 75 cases of Holiday Azaleas for Christmas, Kentias, Palms, Latanii Borbanica, and, to make the importation complete, a itiird Con- signment of our well knowa specialty, the Araucirias. RobilSta CompaCtd, ExceiSB Glauca and Excelsa, have just arrived, per steamer Menominee, on Oct. L'ltrd, from Antwerp, Belgium. Now, with or ia connection with our already immense stock of Holiday Plants, the so well known firm of Godfrey Aschmann will take first rank in importing, growing and shipping of Holiday Plants, CHEAP, GOOD AND RELIABLE. Therefore, dan't be deceived. Be on the look out. Save money. Buy only from the man who is well known to be in the position to give you both bargains and good stock besides. Araucaria Excelsa Our Specialty. WamlnS— ifon't be deceived. Now. as well as for the last twenty-five years, we hold the ground as leaders in importing, growing and shipping of our specialty, the Araucarias. For decorative purposes, in connection with psljns. the; will make a fine display. Araucaria Excelsa, raised from top cut- tings. 6 7 inch pots, 4 to 5 years old 5, 6 and 7 tiers 25, 28, 30, 35. 40-in. in height. . $1.00 SI 25. $1.50, $2,00 to $2.50 each Araucaria Excelsa Glauca and Robasta compacta, 6-7 in. pots, fine bushy plants $1.25. $1.50. $2.00 each Araucaria Excelsa, new importation. out of 5, 5^2, and 6-in. pots. 2 to 3 years old. 3. 4 and 5 tiers. 10 12. 14. 16, 18 and 20 inches high 40c 50c 75c and tl.OOeach Robnsta Compacta Excelsa Glauca, 5H and 6-in. pots $1.00 to $1 25 each Kentla Belmoreana, 4 year old. 30 to 35 inches high, $1 50 Kentla Forsterlana, 4 year old. 30 to 35 inches high, $1.50 Kentla Forsteriana, 4 yea: old. 24 to 26 inches high. 75c to $1,00. Kentla Belmoreana, 4 year old combination or made up of 3 plants, 26 to 2S inches high. $1.00. J1.25aDd$l,50, KentlaBeimoreana, combination or made up 0 3 plants, 3 year old 24 to 26 inches high. 75c to $1.00, Kentla Belmoreana, 4 year old, 26 to 28 inches high, $1.00 to $1.25. Kentia Belmoreana, 4 in., 25c, 30c to 35c. Cocos Weddellana Palms, made up of 3 plants. 4 to Sin. pots. 30c, 40c and 50c: 3-in,. 15c, 18c and 20c. Cycas Revoluta or Sago Palm. t\x genuine large and long leaved variety, imported direct from Japan 6-7 in. pots. 5 to 15 'eaves to a plant 10c to 12c per leaf. Areca Lutescens, 4 in. pots, made up. 25c. 30c and 35c. AsparagusPlumosus Nanus, 2H in. .$3.00 per 100: $25 00 per 1000: 3 in.. $5.00 per 100: 4 in., $10.00 per 100. Solanum or Jerusalem Cberrles, 2H-in . $3.00 per 100: 4 in. pots. 10c; 6 in. 25c. Ficus Elastlca (Rubbers) 5H to 6 in. pots. 25 to 28 in high. 35c. 40c and 50c: 7 in. pots, 30 in. hi«h and ui 7,5c to $1,00. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, 5H to 6in,poU, 40c. 5 c. 60c find 7Sr Begonia Glory of Cincinnati, 5H to 6 in. pots, 75c. Begonias Ne^v Improved Erfordi and Ascn- mann*s Beauty, a new Improved Vernon Red. a onstant bloomer for Christmas trade. 2^2 in. pots. $5 00 per 100: 3 in.. $7,00 per 100; 4-in..l5c. Cineraria HybridaGrandiflora, .^schmann'swell- lrnnwD«tran 2-iiT pots $3 00 per 100. Primula Obconica Grandiflora, assorted colors medium 4 in.. 10c; large 4-in.. 15c; 5Vj-in., 25c: bushv, Poinsettias, large 4 in,, ready to shift into 5-in. 25c. short grown outdoo,r8: SH to 6 in., single or ijranched. 35c, 4Jc to 5Dc. Azalea Indica. Tbey arcallinfinecon%\ no, Neph Cordate Compacta, 4 in.. 10c. SchoizeJi, 4 in. 20c; 5V2to6 in.pot8.30c.40ctoS0c. Ferns for Dishes, agood assortment. 2^2 in. pots $4.00 per 1 0. Pteris >Vilsoni Ferns, 6 in. pans. 3 plants in • pan 2Sc to 35c per pan. Fern BafllS. imported direct from Japan, already started 50c. 25 at 100 rates. Cash with order, please. All plants must travel at purchaser's risk. GODrREY ASCHMANN Wholesale Grower and Importer of Potted Plants, 1012 W, Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Fredcrlcton, N. B. The weather during September was very unpleasant and frosts severe enough to spoil nearly all the garden flowers were experienced September 14 and 15. The sweet peas survived, but this was followed by more severe frost and cold winds, and outside stock is at an end. Trade in general is very quiet. The stock at the J. Bebbington & Son's greenhouse is in fine condition. The cyclamen, in all the newer colors, are exceptionally good and chrysanthe- mums, carnations and roses are in splendid shape. A fine assortment of ferns, Ficus pandurata and novelties are much admired. The semi-annual provincial exhibi- tion was the best in all respects ever held. J. Bebbington & Son were the largest local prize winners, receiving premiums on palms, ferns, foliage plants and floral work. They also took many prizes for fruits and vegetables. Miss A. M. Shleyer is enlarging her greenhouse, building an addition 20x50 feet for roses and carnations. B. igir. The American Florist. 757 tieacock's Palms and ferns Borne Grown. Strong and Well Established. Order at once, while you can have them Shipped by freight. While our sales have been much heavier than ever before, we are still strong on sizes quoted: Kenlia Belmoreana Pot 21/2-in 3 -in 6 -in 6 -in Cedar tub 7 -in 7 -in 9 -in 9 -in 9 -in Leaves 4 5 . 6to7 .6 to 7 I/eaves . 6to7 . 6 to7 . 6 to7 . 6 to7 . eto7 In. high 8 to 10.. 12.. 18.. 24.. Each Doz. $ 1 60 2 00 $0.60 6 00 . 1.00 12 00 In. high Each Doz. 34 to 36... $2 60 $30 00 36 to 38... 3 00 36 00 40 to 4B... 4 00 48 00 42 to 48... 6 00 48 to 54... 6 00 Gocos Weddelliana Pot In. high 100 2y2-in. 8 to 10 $10 00 2V2-in. 10 to 12 16 00 Kentia Forsteriana Pot Leaves In. high Each Doz. 6-in. 5 to 6 28 to 30 $1 00 $12 00 6-in. 6 34 to 36 1 60 18 00 Kentia Forsteriana Cedar Made Up tub Plants In. high Each Doz. 7-in. 4 36 $2 50 $30 00 7-in. 4 36 to 40 3 00 36 00 9-in. 4 40 to 42 4 00 48 00 9-in. 4 42 to 48 6 00 60 00 Cibotium Schiedei Cedar tub. Spread Each 9-in. 4 to 6 feet $4 00 to $6 00 9 in. 6 to 6 feet 6 00 Areca Lutescens Pot Plants in pot In. high Each 7-in. 3 36 $2 00 8-in. 3 42 3 00 Cedar Tub Plants in tub In, high Each 9-in. Several 48 to 64 $6 00 9-in. " 5-ft 7 60 Plioenix Roebeleni Pot Each 6-in. Nicely characterized $1 00 6-in. 18 to 20-in. spread 1 60 Cedar tub High Spread Each 7-in. 18-in. 24-in $2 00 JOSEPH HEACOCK CO. Wyncote, Pa. Railway station, Jenlcintown Ferns for Dishes Per 100 Per 1000 2M-in S3.50 $30.00 Asparagus Plumosns, 2^-iDch $3 50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. 3 in- $6.00 per 100. Primroses, Obcooica, best large Bowerine straio strone 2^2 inch pot plapts. $3.09 per 100; $25.00 per lOOO. ■VW nt 10(X) rates. Cash with nrder IRabber Plants, 6-iD pot. 20 24 io. hieh. 50c each. Arancaria Excelsa. 5 m. pot. SOc to 75c each; 6-iD. pot, $1.00 to $1.25 each. FRANK OECHSLIN, 49 1 1 Quincv St.. CHICAGO SMITH'S ADVANCE CHRYSANTHEMUM stock plants 26c each. Golden Glow, stock plants 10c each. ELI CROSS, 25 Monroe Street GRAND "{APIDS MICH. SPECIALTIES. Roses, from 3-in poti. Cbrysanthemamt Carnations for fall delivery. Smilax. Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Seed for list. Wood Brothers. '^^\^k The Trade Directory Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada. Price: $3.00. postpaid. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. S"'^ Boston Ferns for growing on. we have 15,000 of them 4 inch $15 00 per 100 5-inch 25 00 per 100 6 inch 40.00perlOD Asparagus Pliunosns,2 inch $2.50 perlOO Cash, please. THE REESER PLANT COMPANY Exclusively Wholsale SPRINGFIELD. OHIO MeiMon the American Florist when writing J. D. Thompson Carnation Go. Carnation Specialists JOLIET, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing PALMS, FHKNS AND Decorative Plants I AH Itf C rOTT ^°'''"'' Kd. a E. 4stii st. JUIlIl 2\A)l I, BROOKLYN. N.Y. LEEDLE SPRINGFIELD 2y2-in. ROSES *••"• Shipping — Booking — Growing. CARNATION PLANTS Direct from the Grower. Per 1000 Lawson Enchantress 4c each 35 GO Sangamo *c each 35 00 Alvina 4c each 35 00 May Day 4c each 35 00 Wlnsor 4c each 35 00 Victoria 4c each 35 00 Boston Market 4c each 35 00 We never shipped a nicer lot of plants than we are now offering. Larte. bushy plants with many shoots. At tjie above price it would pay you to buy this stock to »lant in your houses after the early 'mums are gone. Every plant guaranteed or you can return them Cash with order. HOWARD P. KLEINHANS, 66 Centre Square, E ASTON, PA. Boston Ferns... 2H-in. $30.00 per 1000 2!/2-in., $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 260 at 1000 rate. Magnltica, 2'/2 inch 15c each. HENRY H. URROWS i. SON. Whitman. Mast. Robert Craig Co... ^SSs PALMS and Novelties In Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Stt., Philadelphia, Pa 768 The American Florjst, Oct. 28, Index to Advertisers. Abbottjohn 742 Advance Co The.... 768 Alleo JK 741 American Spawn Co.75U AmlingE CCo 737 Anderson S A 743 Andersen Specialty Co 758 Andorra Nurseries. 752 AneermuellerGeo H739 Aphine MfgCo 767 Asch^aon Godfrey. .756 Atlanta Floral Co... 743 Au»s«dat & Co 764 Badgley Keidel & Meyer. Inc 741 Baerjuilus 744 Barrows H H & Son. 757 Bassett & Washburn 730 Baur J A Pottery Colli Bayersdorfer H 766 Beaven E A 742 Berivent F 764 BerninsH G 768 Bertermann Bros Co743 Black Chas 754 Bobbinli&Atkini...755 Boddington A T II BodKer]no& SonsCo748 Boland J B Co 744 BolgianoJ&Sons. ...74? Bowe M A 744 Braslan Seed Gro Co746 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 745 Brown A J Seed Co.746 Brnns H N II Buchbinder Bros 763 BuckbeeH W 744 BudloneJ A 734 Burnett Bros II Burpee W A &Co... II Caldwell the Woods- man Co 742 Camp Conduit Co. ..766 Caneer & Gormley..743 Carter Geo M 742 Chi Carn. Co I Chicago Flower Growers Ass'n 736 Chi House WreckCo766 Clark The E B Co... II Clarke's Sons David .744 Cleveland CatFloCo745 Coles W W 748 Cooke Geo H 744 Cotsons»Geo&Co..742 Cowee W J 763 CraieRobt Co 757 CritchellCE 739 Cross Eli 757 Crump Frank F 744 Cunningham JosH..749 Daniels & Fisher 745 Darda Chas 743 Deamnd J B Co 731 DennaiSe & Son 746 DespIainesFlo. Co. .749 Detroit Flower Pot.. Ill Dietsch A &Co.. IV DillerCask'y& Keen768 Dillon J L 749 Dingee & Conard Co755 Dorner F&SonsCo749 DreerHA..III 754 764 DunlopJohnH.. ., 745 Edwards Fold'g Boj768 Eagle Mach. Wk... 766 Elliott WH....:... 738 EmmansGeoM 753 Eyres H G 745 Fish Henry Seed Co! 748 Florists' Hail Assn..766 Foley Mfg Co IV Ford WmP 741 Fox Hall Farm 750 Freeman MrsJB 745 Froment H E 741 PottlerFiske Rawson Co n Galvin Thos F 745 Garden City SandCoIlI Garland Geo M Co.. 766 Gasser J M Co 744 Geny Bros 744 Giblin & Co 768 Godfrey W J & Son. .747 Good & Reese Co . . . I Gorham &Chapline.765 Grand RapidsFlo Co744 Graves Nathan R.... 763 Greater New York Florists' Ass'n,... 741 Grillbortzer David G743 GudeBros 745 Heacock Jos Co 757 Heinl John & Son... 744 Henderson A & Co.. 747 Herr Albert M 749 Herrmann A ,766 Hess& Swoboda... 743 HewsAH& Co Ill Hllfinger Bros III HippardE 758 764 Hirschleber A 754 Hitchings &Co 766 Hoerber Bros 737 Hoffman Flo Artist.. 744 HoffmeisterFlo.Co .739 Holm & Olson 743 Holton&Hunkel Co ■ 728 749 Home Cor School... 756 Hooker H M Co 764 Hort Advertiser 763 Hrudka L Pottery Co Ill Hunt E H 737 Hurff Edgar T 748 IgoeBros 758 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 766 labell S M& Co 748 Jackson&Perkins7487SS Jansky John 738 Johnson W W&Son II Jones Percy 737 Kasting W F Co....739 Keller Geo & Sons.. Ill Keller J B& Sons... 744 Kellogg Geo M 744 Kelway & Son 747 Kennicott Bros 737 Kessler Bros 741 KiftRobt 744 Kimberlin Seed Co.. 746 King Construct'n .. 764 KleinhansP Howard757 Kohr AF Ill Kramer I N & Son. .Ill Kroeschell Bros Co. 763 767 Kruchten John 737 Kuebler Wm 741 Kuehn C A 738 KuhlGeo A....i....749 Kusik Henry & Co..7,->9 Kyle &Foer8ter 737 Lager & Hurrell I Lakeview RoseGdns729 Lange A 743 Landreth SeedCo....748 Leedle Floral Co.... 757 Lichtenberger J ....758 Loechner &Co 748 Lord&Burnham Co. 763 765 McCallumCo 742 McConnell Alex 745 McCullough'sJM Sons Co 738 McHutchison&C«.. II McKellar Chss. W..73S McKonna P& Son. .743 Malandre Bros 743 Mann Otto II Marshall W E& Co.740 Mastin J G & Co.. ..764 Matthews Florist.... 744 May & Co LL 744 Mette Henry 750 Met Mat Co 766 Michigan Cut FloEx742 Millang, Chas... . 741 WILKS' Hot Water Boilers ARI THI MOST ECONOMICAL Boiler for Greenhouses No Nlgbt rireman Reqnlred wiUioar SELF-FEEDIN6 HOT WATER BOILERS. Send for Catalog and Prices. S. WILKS MFG. CO., 8503 Shields Ave. CHICAGO. MIllerES 752 Mimiborya Farm. ...749 Mitchell W.T & Son752 Moltz A &Co 741 Moninger J C Co. ...768 Moon The Wm HCo752 Moore Hentz &Na8h741 Morehead Mfg Co... 764 MorseCC&Co.... 746 MtGileadPottery Colli Mt. Mitchell Decora five Evergreen Co742 Munk Floral Co 739 Murray Samuel 745 Myers Florist 744 Nat Flo B of Trade.. 763 NY Cut Flower Ex.741 Nicotine Mfg Co 766 Niessen Leo Co 739 Northern Mich Evgn Nurserv 742 Oechslin Frank 757 Olmsted Bros 752 Palethorpe PR Co.. 765 Palmer W J & Sons. 745 Park Floral Co. ..744 PeacockDahlia Fm8739 Pedrick Geo & Son. 748 Perfection Chem Co. 767 Penn the Florist... 744 Pennock-Meehan Co741 Peters & Reed Pot'yIII Peterson J A I Phoenix Nursery Co. 752 Pierce FO Co 768 Pierson A N 753 Pierson F R Co I Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 746 PillsburylL 758 Pittsburg Cut Flo Co739 Podesta & Baldocch744 Poehlmann Bros Co 731 Pollwortb C C Co. . 738 745 748 766 Power Wm & Co... 748 Pulv'iz'd Manure Co 765 Quaker City Machine Works 763 Randall A L Co.... 737 Ready Reference 759 Randolph&Mc Clements 764 Reed& Keller 767 Reeser Plant Co 757 Regan Ptg House, ...765 Keioberg Geo 737 Reinberg Peter 733 Rice Bros 738 Robinson JC SeedCo748 Rock W L Co 743 Roemer Fred 742 Rohnert Waldo 748 Rusch G &Co 738 Routzahn Seed Co... II SaakesOC 745 SaltfordFlow'r Shop 744 Schillo Adam .768 Schlatter Wm.&Son 763 Schmidt J C 748 Schuiz Jacob 744 Scott John 757 Seed Trade Report- ing Bureau 747 Seattle Cut Flo Ex.. 739 ShaSerGeo C 745 Sharp Partridge &C0IV Sheridan WF 741 Siebrecht&Seibrecbt741 Situations & Wants. 727 SkidelskySS&Co..748 SmallJH&Sons....743 Smith A W&C0....745 Smith Elmer D& Co734 Smith Henry 744 Smith J E & Co 758 SmithPJ 741 Smith WmC 739 Smith W&TCo.... I Smits Jacs 752 Stearns LumberCo..765 Sterling Emery Wheel Co Ill Stoothoff H A Co. ...765 Storrs &Harrison Co755 Sunliebt Dble Glass Sash Co 767 Superior Machine & Boiler Works... 768 Syracuse Pottery Colli Taylor Steam Spe- cialty Co 764 Texas Seed &FI0 Co744 Thompson Car Co. ..757 Thorburn JM&Co... II TottyChasH 741 Traendly & Schenck741 UeckeChasF 742 Valentine Frank ... 744 Vaughan & Sperry..735 Cut Flower Boxes and Fibre Shipping Cases PAPER BOXES of Every Description It will pay you to get our samples and prices before ordering. THE J. E. SMITH CO. 6-8-10-12 N. Central Ave., BALTIMORE, MD. Mention the American Florist when writing Vick'sSons Jaa II Vaughan'sSeed Store I 747 750 753 Vincent R Jr I Von Canon J H&Co. 742 Wagner Park Cons.. 748 WaiteFW.. 767 Walker F A &Co . . 743 Ward & CoRalph M II Weiland&Risch... 7.37 Weiss C has & Sons .. 74 1 Welch Bros .... 738 Wietor Bros 732 737 WilksSMfg Co 758 Wilson RobtG.. 743 WittboldG.Co...743 751 Wood Bros 757 Wolfskin Bro8& Morris Goldenson.749 Yokohama Nurs Co. II Young A L& Co. ...741 Young & Nugent. ...744 Youngs 744 Zech & Mann 737 Zweifel Nic 749 Gold Letters Gnmmed Gold, Silver and Pnrple Letters (or inscriptions on Floral Designs. Best and Cheapest on the Market. Send for Samples and Prices. I I iphtttnhpr^pr ^^^* Ave. a. new tork J. LlbllieilUeigCI) Telephone Lenox 5644. Uention the American Florist when writin§ SPLIT CARNATIONS Quickly, easily and cheaply Mendied. No tools reqnlrcd. Pillsbury Carnation Staple Patented 1908. 2000 for $1,10 postpaid. I. I- PI.IABURT Galesburg. IIL Mention the American Florist when writing Modei Extension Carnation Support Made witli two or tiiree circles. En- dorsed by all tilt Leading; CamatloB Growers as tfie best support on market. Pst, July 27, '97, May 17. '91 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipment guarantsM IGOE BROS., 2S6 North 9th St.. BROOKLYN. N. 1. Mention the American Florist when writing ' DAYLITE GLASS CLEANER - QUICK - POWERFUL | will Not Injure Paint or Potty ^ 25 gals, or more.. $0.70 per gal, 5 to 10 gals 80 per gal. Le6sthan5gals.. 1,00 per gal. Andersen Specialty Go : Leaves No Greasy Surface. One gallon will clean from 500 to 700 square feet. ASK YOUR JOBBER OR WRITE TO 4648 Caluniet Ave., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when torttoo Standard Steam Traps The simplest, most durable and up-to-date steam trap on the market. Ask the man who owns one Catalogue sent on request. E. HIPPARD GO., Youngstown, Ohio igri. The American Florist. 759 Ready Reference Section 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ACaYRANTHES. Af-hryantbes, R. C, Metalica, P. de Bailey, Lindenii, Warscewiczii, $6 per 1,000. Achy- ranthes, P. de Baily, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. AGERATUMS. Ageratum Stella Gurney and Princess Pau- line, a-in.. $2 per lOO. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. ALTERNANTHERAS. Altermmtheras, R. C. , Aurea nana, Brillian- tissima, Paronychoides major, $5 per 1,000. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. ARAUCARIAS. Araucarias. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. G. Asch- mann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Araucaria excolsa, 4-in.. 4 tiers, 50c each; $C per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Araucaria excelsa, 5-in., $6 per doz.; $45 per 100. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Araucaria excelsa, 5-in., 50c to 75c each; 0-in., $1 to $1.25. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Araucarias. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chegt- nut St., Philadelphia. ASPARAGUS. Araucarias, Excelsa glauca, 5-in., 10 to 12 ins., 2 to 3 whorls, 75 each; $S per doz.; 6-in., 14 to 16 ins., 3 whorls, $1.25 each; $14 per doz.; C-in., 16 to 18 ins., 4 whorls, $1.50 each; $17 per doz. Robusta compacta, 6-in., 14 to 16 ins., 4 whorls, $2 each; $22 per doz.; 7-iu., 18 to 20 Ins., 4 to 5 whorls, $3 each; $34 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Asparagus, baskets, $1, $1.50 and $2 each. Plumosus. 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $1 per doz.; $S per 100. Scandeus and Deflexus, 4-in., $1.50 per doz. Sprengeri, 3in., 75c per doz.; $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; 4-iu. (500 at 1,000 rate), $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; $80 per 1,000. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago. 111. Asparagus, Hatcheri. 2%-in., 30c each; $3 per doz.; $15 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Sprengeri. 2%-in., 50c per doz.; $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 2%-in., 60c per doz.; $4 per 100; $35 per 1.000; 3-in., 75c per doz.; $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Asparagus plumosus nanus, from 2i4-in. pots, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000; 3-in., $5 per 100; $45.50 per 1,000. Cash with order please. Floral Hill Gardens, G. F. Neipp, Prop., Chat- ham, N. J. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in. pots. $2; 2V,-in. TJOts, $3; 3-in. pots, $4 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in. pots, $2; 3-in. pots, $4 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Phila- delphia, Pa. Asparagus plumosus seedlings, $1 per 100; $9 T 1,000; 2i.i-in.. $2 per 100. Sprengeri, 2Vi- ., $2 per 100: S17.50 ner 1.000. .Tos. R. Ciin- per 1,000; 2i.i-in.. $2 per 100. Sprengeri, 2Vi- 100; $17.50 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cun- ?laware, O. in., $2 per 100; $17.50 ningham, Delaware, O Asparagus plumosus nanus, 2%-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 3-in., $6 per 100. Frank ■Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Fine stock. Asparagus plumosus, 2iA-in., 2>4c; 3-in., 5c. Sprengeri, 214-in., 2c; 3-in., 4c; 4-in., 8c. Mosbrek Greenhouse Co., Onarga. 111. Asparagus plumosus. 2V'>-in., .$3 per 100; $23 per 1,000; 3-iu., $3 per 100; 4-in., $10. God frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila delphia. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2-in., $2.50 per 100, Asparagus plumosus. 2-in., $3 per 100. Geo. M Emmans, Newton, N. J. Asparagus Sprengeri, strong, healthy plants, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $6 per 100. Chicago Flower Growers' Association, 176 North Michi gan Ave., Chicago. Asparagus plumosus, strong, healthy plants, 2 In.. $3 per 100; 3-in., $6 per 100. Chicago Flower Growers' Association, 176 North Mich- igan Ave., Chicago. Asparagus plumosus. 2^-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. -\sparagus Sprengeri. 2^^-in., $1.50 per 100; 4-in., $5 per 100. Asparagus plumosus, 2i^-in., $2 per 100. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Sprengeri. bushy plants, 3-in., $6 per 100. Scheideu & Schoos, Asbury and Warren Aves., Evanston, 111. Potbound 3-in. Sprengeri. can be shifted into n-in., $6 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co., Mil- waukee, Wis. Asparagus plumosus, $2.50 per 100. Spren- geri, $1.50 per 100. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. The Reeser Floral Co., Springfleld, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri plants. W. II. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. AZALEAS. Azaleas. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, Wayne Co., New York State. BAY TREES. Baj' trees and bos trees; all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Bay trees (standards), fine assortment; sizes 12 to 48-incb crowns. Prices. $2.50 to $25 eacli. Let us know your wants. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. Bav trees. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Bay trees. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. BEGONIAS. Begonia Coralline Lucerne, 3-iu., ready for 5 and 6-in.. $3.50 per doz.; $25 per 100, The Good &- Reese Co.. Springfield. O. BOXWOOD. Boxwuod. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St.. New York. Boxwood. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J. BOUVARDIAS. Eouvardias. Single White, strong, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. BDLBS. Bulbs, best Dutch, Dutch Roman and French Roman hyacinths. Narcissus, single and double. Cold storage giganteum. Chinese lilies. Lilium formosum. Forcing gladiolus. Spanish iris. Lilium giganteum. Tulips, single and cottage or late flowering. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs, begonia, single flowering, 40c per doz. ; $2.50 per 100; $22 per 1,000; double flowering, 60c per doz.; $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000; Glox- inias, separate colors, 75c per doz.; $5 per 100- $47.50 per 1,000. Fottler, Fiske, Eawson Co., Faneuil Hall St]., Boston, Mass. Bulbs, Formosum. 9-10 (200 to case), $11 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Giganteum, 7-9 (300 to case), $7.50 per 100; $65 per 1.000; 9-10 (200 to case), $11 per 100; $100 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Bulbs, tulips, Keiserkroon, $8 per 1,000; La Reine, $6 per 1,000. Crocus, $3 per 1,000: Spanish iris, mixed, $2.50 per 1,000. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, Wayne Co., N. Y. Narcissus. Paper White, 13 ctms., $1 per 100; $8.50 per 1,000. Scranton Florist Supply Co., 201 N. Seventh Ave., Scranton, Pa. Dutch Hyacinths, per 100, second size named, $3; bedding mixed, $2. Warren Seed Co., Indi- anapolis, Ind. Bulbs. All kinds. Jas. Vick's Sons, Roches- ter. N. Y. Bulbs, begonias and gloxinia. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Bulbs, Lilium giganteum, case of 200. 7-9, $14. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Bulbs. Burnett Bros., 72 Cortlandt St., New York. Bulbs. E. S. Miller, Wading River, N, Y, C ANNAS. THE IMPROVED CANNA. We have a fi'ner stock of these Improved Wintzer Wonder Cannas than ever before in our history. The price for new kinds is likely to be higher in the Spring because the demand .lustifies it and the supply is short. For other first class kinds prices reduced. Get our list before ordering. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Cannas, King Humbert, $3.50 per 100; $30 per l.OOO. New York, bronzed leaved, $3 per 100. Mephisto, dark crimson, $3 per 100. Venus, rosy pink, $2.50 per 100. Egandale, Flor- ence Vaughan and Duke of Marlborough, $2 per 100. Alsace, Chas. Henderson, Grand Chancelor Bulow, Mile. Berat. Louisiana, $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1,000. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Cannas, next season delivery. $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000 and up. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. CARNATIONS. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. GUAKANTEED TO PLEASE. Per 100 Per 1000 Sangamo $5.00 $50.00 Alvina 6.00 50.00 May Day 5.00 50.00 Victory 5.00 50.01) Winsor 5.00 50.00 M. A. Patten 6.00 55.00 Boston Market 5.00 50.00 Queen 5.00 50.00 Lady Bountiful 6.00 55.00 Beacon 7.00 60.00 White Enchantress 8.00 70.00 Pink Enchantress 7.00 60.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 7.00 60.00 Lawson Enchantress 5.00 50.00 LEWIS J. MATTES, PhiUipsburg, N. J. Carnations, 2.000 Rose Pink Enchantrees, 1,000 Light Pink Enchantress, strong pot-grown from 4-in., at $4.50 per 100. or the lot for $115. Schmaus Bros., Paducah, Ky. It You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reterence Department, Write Us About It 760 The American Florist, Oct, 28, FIELD-GROWS CARNATIONS. Per 100 Tor 1000 Rose Pink Enchaiitri-ss $ 0-00 $60.00 Dorotbv Gordon S.OO 75.00 Alma Waicl 10-00 r-rnii? ('-00 60.00 Buby .■.;:.■: «oo 55.00 Beacon and O. P. Bassott, .fri iier 100. CASH OR f. O. 11. CHAS. PFEIFFER, 30 Grand Ave., Ft. Thomas, K.v. CARNATIONS, FIELD-GROWN. Per 100 Per 1000 Victory *3-00 ?25.00 W. h". Tatt Lawson-Eucbautress Pinlj Lawson Boston Market 3.00 25.00 3.00 25.00 2.50 3.00 25.00 Cash with order please. SCHEIDEN & SCHOOS, Asbury and Warron Ave^ Evanstou, 111. CARNATION PLANTS. Per 100 Per lOOU 2,000 Enchantress $0.00 $50.00 500 White Enchantress 50.00 4,000 Rose Pink Enchantress 5.00 40.00 THE LAMBORN FLORAL CO., Alliance, Ohio. riELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Per 100 Per 1000 Enchantress .fT.OO ?60.00 White Enchantress T.OO 60.00 Sangamo 6-00 50.00 CHICAGO CARNATION CO., A. T. Pyfcr, Mgr. Chicago, 111. Carnations, White Perfection, Lady Bounti- ful, Queen Louise, Apple Blossom, Enchantress, Pink Imperial, Admiration, Lawsou, Winsor, r^lamingo, Craig, Harlowarden, Roosevelt, Ca- nary Bird. Jessica, .$6 per 100; $30 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Carnations, fine field-grown plants. White Perfection, $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Win- sor, Apple Blossom, Queen, Harlowarden. Craig, Mrs. Patten, Dorothv Gordon and Bountiful, $6 per 100; .fSS per 1,000. P. K. QuiiUan, Syra- cuse. N. y. Carnations, Enchantress, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. May Day, $6 per 100; ,$30 per 1,000. Mary Tolman, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. San- gamo. $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Des Plaiues Floral Co., Des Plaines, III. Carnations. Lawson-Enchantress, Sangamo, Al- viua. May Day, Winsor, Victoria. Boston Mar- ket, 4c each; $35 per 1,000. Howard P. Klein- hans, 66 Center Square, Easton, Pa. Carnations, While Enchantress, White Per- fection, Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress. $50 per 1,000. Miniborya Farm, 109 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. Carnations, Bassett and Victory, $4 per 100. Would exchange for field-grown Vinca Varie- gata. Harry Heinl, West Toledo, O. For Sale— 2,000 White Enchantress, John Blechschmid, 4300 E. 122d St., Cleveland, O. Carnations, White Wi.uder, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. F. Dorncr & Sous Co., La Fayette, Ind. Carnations. Bright Spot. N. Zweifel, North Milwaukee, Wis. Carnations. J. W. Thompson Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. Carnations, leading varieties. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Carnations. W'ood Bros., Pishkill, N. Y. CHRTSANTHEMUMS. Clir.vsanlbomaiuy. Smith's Advance, $1.20 per 10; $10 per 100. I'naka, $1.20 per 10; $10 per 100. Chrysolora. $3 per 10; $25 per 100. ' El- mer^ Chrysantbomums, Smith's Advance, 25c each. Golden Glow, 10(_- each. Kli Cross, 25 Monroe St., Grand Rapids, Mich. Chrysantbemuuis, novltios and standard va- rieticw. L'has. II. Tutl.^ . Madison. jS. J. Cbrysantlicmnms, leading var.s. AYood Bros., Fishldll. N. Y. CINERARIAS. Clnei'aria bybrida, 2Vj-iu-. 60c per doz.; $4 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Cineraria hybrida grandi. 2i^l-iu., $3 per 100. Godfrey Ascbmanu, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. Cinerarias, the largest flowering, extra strong, 2-in., $3 per 100. .T. W. Miller, Shiremans- town, Pa. Cineraria byb. grandi. 2^4 in.. $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunnin^'bam. Delaware. O. CLEMATIS. Clematis pauiculata. strong plants from 4-in. pots. 2-vear-old, $10 per 100; plants from open ground, "$5 per 100. C. Eisele. 11th and West- morelaud Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Clematis panicnlata, 3-year-old field clumps, 12c. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. COI.EUSES. Coleus, Pflster, Beckwith's Gem, Golden Bed- der, Verschaffcltii, 2-in., $2 per 100. Coleus Golden Bedder, Beckwith's Gem, R. C, $6 per 1,000. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chi- cago, 111. Coleus. R. C, 00c per 100; $3 per 1,000. E. C. Wagoner, R. 1>. No. 1. Beaver Falls. I'a. Coleus G. Redder, 2ii-in., $1 per 100. G. Aschmauii. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. CROTONS. Crotons, 2"4-in., $1 per doz. ; 3-in., $1.50 per doz. ; 4-in., 35c each; $3 per doz. ; 7-in., 4 in a pot, 75c to $1 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook. Cbicajiro, IH. CYCLAMENS. Cyclanu-ii. 5-iii., $25 per 100. Chicago Flower Growers' Association, 17G N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Cyclamen, gigantcum, line, thrifty 3-iu. stock, $5 per lOO. Cash please. J. W. Miller, Shiremanstown, I'a. Cyclamen grandi., 4-in.. 25c. Godfrey Asch- mann, 1U12 ^Y. Ontario St., Philadelphia. CYPERUS. Cyperns, $1.25 per doz.; $8 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. DAHUAS. Ilahli;is, Held lUiuips, .$5 per 100; $40 per 1.0(»0 and up. U. \'incent. Jr., .fc Sous Co., White -Marsh. Md. Dahlias, field-grown roots, 2U0 standard up- to-date varieties. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Phila- delphia, Pa. Dahlias, lleurv A. Dreer, St., Philailclphia. . 714 Chestnut Dahlias. Peacock Dahlia Farms, Williams- town Junction, P. O. Berlin, N. J. DAISIES. Daisies. Etoile d'Or. yellow; Nicholson's White; Chicago Market White, winter tlower- ing, 2V2-in., $10 per 100; rooted cuttings, $G per 100. Chicago Market White, 10 to 14-in. stems, constant bloomer, 2\<2 to 3-in., e.\tra line. Cash. A. E. Hunt & Co., 2127 Ashland Ave., Evanston. 111. Daisies, Marguerites. Mrs. V. Sander. Dreer's new large double white, R. C, 50c per doz. ; $4 per 100. Callahan Floral Co., Yentura, Calif. Daisies, Giant Paris, from 2',i.-in. pots, $3 per 100. C. Eisele. 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Marguerites, white and yellow, cuttings, $G per 1,000. The Geu. Wiltbobl Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. DRACAENAS. Dracienas, fragrans. 2 lij-in., $1.50 per do/.. ; 3-in., $2; 4-in.. $3; 5-in.,- $5. Indivisa, 2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 7-in., $1.25 each; .$15 per doz. Massangeana, (i-in., $1.25 each. Terrainaiis, 3-in., $1.75 per doz. The Geo. Witt- bold Co., Edgebrook. Chicago, lU. I)UACAKN.\ INDIYISA. choice Stock, 5-in.. $15 per lOli. Order quick. Holton & Hunkel Co.. 402 Milwaukee St.. Milwaukee. Wis. DraCEena indivisa, 3-in. pots, $4 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadel- phia, Pa. ^ Dracaena Ind., 3-in., $5; 4-iu., $10; 5-iu., $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. _ Dracxna indivisa, 2',4-in., 2^c; 3-in., 5c. MosbEek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. EUONYMOUS. Euonymous variegata. 2'2-in. (golden and sil- ver), 50c per doz.; 5-in., ''35c each; $4.20 per doz.; 6-in.. 50c each; $6 per doz. The Geo. Witthnld Co.. Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. FERNS. Ferns. Boston. 2V''-in.. 10c each; 75c per doz.; $5 per 100: 4-in.. 25c each; $2.30 per doz.; $20 per 100; 5-in.. 40c each; $4.50 per doz.; $35 per 100; 0-in., 75c each; $8 per doz.; $60 per 100; 7-in.. $1 each; $10 per doz.; $75 per 100; 8-in., $1.25 each; $14 per doz.; $100 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Ferns. Boston, 2-in.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; fi-iu.. $6 per doz.; $45 per 100; 7-in.. 75c each; $9 per doz.; 8-in., $1 each; $12 per doz.; 9-in., $1.60 each; $18 per doz. Fern bas- kets, $1 each. Ferns assorted for dishes. 2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Ferns for dishes, 2i4-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Boston ferns, 3-in., $25 per 100; 6-in., $40 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Ferns, Boston, Whitmanii, Scholzeli. Scottii, 4- iu. pots, .$2 per doz.; 5-in. pots, $3 per doz. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadel- phia. Ferns, Boston, strong, stocky plants, 4-in., $15 per 100; 5-in., $25 per 100; 6-in., $50 per 100. Chicago Flower Growers' Association, 176 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. 5.000 Boston ferns for 6-in.. strong, healthy plants, 25c; 7 and S-in.. 40c and 50c; 6, 8 and 30 in.. W'hitniani, 25c. 50c and 75c. Cash. A, G. Lake, Wellesley Hills, Mass. Ferns. Special Roosevelt, 2V,-in., $2.50 per doz.; $17.30 per 100; $150 per 1,000. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, III. Ferns, Boston. Piersoni and Elegantissima. 3-in., 8c; 4-in., 12c; 5-in., 25e; 6-in., 40c. Mos- brek Greenhouse Co., Onarga. HI. Ferns for dishes. 2'i-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 500 at 1.000 rate. Frank Oechslin, 4011 Quincy St., Chicago. Ferns. Boston, 4.in., $15 per 100; 5-in., $25 per 10(]; 6-in., $40. The Reeser Floral Co., Springfield, O. .\diantum Farleyense, 214-in., $12.,30 per 100; 4-in., $40. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cin- cinnati, O. Ferns, Boston, 5-in.. 25c each. Whitmani. 4-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns. John Scott. Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. FERNS, 4-in., Boston, fine stock. $14 per 100. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, 0. Ferns. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Ferns. Bobl)ink ^: .\tkins. Rutherford, N. J. FEVERFEW. Feverfew, Little Gem, 2'i-in., $3 per 100. C. llvnnfeld. Clay Center. Kans. FICUS. Ficus elastica, 6-in., 50c each; $6 per doz. Repens. 2y2-in., 50c each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago. HI. Ficus elastica, 5',i and 6.in., 3oc, 40c and 50c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia^ Rubber plants, 6-in.. 50c each. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. GENISTAS. Genistas, 5-iii., 25c each; dandy stock, $25 per 100. Order auiek. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St.. Milwaukee, Wis. Genista Racemosa, 6-in., .$23 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O, GERANIUMS. Geraniums, 3-in., .$3 per 100; 2-in., $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, Nutt. Poitevine, Ricard, $1.25 per 100: $11 per 1.000. E. C. Wagoner, R. D. No. 1, Beaver Falls, Pa. Geraniums, R. C. best commercial varieties, mixed, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It igii. The American plorist. 761 fiernniums, Nutt, Buclinor. Riejinl. Perkins. Poiteviue, 2-in., $2 per 100. G<'o. M. Kmmans, Newton. N. J. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, Rose. 2-li)., $2 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Cbi- eago, 111. Geraniums. Nutt, $11.50 per 1.000. Ricard iind Poitevine, %\\. A. M. Herr. Lanrnstcr. Pa. GREENS. (Jr.'.'iis. funoy ferns. $1.25 per 1,000. Galax, l-roiize and green, $1.25 per 1,000; 10,000, $7.50. Spliiif^num moss, bales, $1.25; G boles, $7. Leu- • ntlioL' Sprays, green, $1 per 100; $7.50 per 1.1)01 1. Boxwood per bunch, 35c; 50-lb. ease. $.s.r.(i. Magnolia leaves, imported green and hrMiiz.\ basket, $2.50; G baskets. $2 each. Mich- igan Out Flower Exchange, Inc., 38-40 Broad- way. Detroit, Micb. Greens, galax, green, 50c per 1,000; $3.50 per case of 10,000. Ferns, fancy and dagger, 80c per 1.000; $3 per case of 5,000. Green leucothoe, regular lengths, $1.75 per 1,000; 10 to IG ins.. $1 per 1,000. Laurel leaves, 35c per 1.000. Sheet moss, 5c per lb. J. H. Von Canou & Co., Banners Creek, N. C. Greens, bouquet green. Christmas trees and boughs for cemeteries. Northern Michigan Ever- green Nursery, S. W. Cor. Clark St. Bridge, Chicago. Wild smilax, long needle pines, magnolia trees, magnolia foliage, fadeless sheet moss. J. A. Rumbley. Evergreen, Ala. Greens, galax and leucothoe sprays. Mt, Mitchell Decorative Evergreen Co., Harvard, N. C. Greens, green galax. $3.50 per case of 10.000: 40c per 1,000. Mt. Mitchell Decorative Ever- green Co., Harvard, N. C. Greens, wild smilax and doenratlve greens. George M. Carter, Evergreen. Ala. Southern Wild Smilax. Caldwell The Woods- man Co., Evergreen, Ala. Christmas trees, laurel roping and wreaths. John Abbott, Hinsdale, Mass. Greens, Arbor Vitae, white sprure. while pine. Clias. F. Uecke, New London, Wis. HARDY PLANTS. Hardy perennials. For varieties aud prices see advertisement elsewliere in this issue. A. Hirsclileljer, Riverside, N. J. Ilarrtv plilnx. fleid-grown, •%?, per WO: $27!.'>0 per 1,000. Tlie Good & Kecse Co., Spriugfleld. Ohio. Hardy phiox, divided roots, $2.50 per 100. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Herbaceous plants. BobMiik & Atkins, Ruth- erfiird. N. J. HOLLYHOCKS. n.ill.vli....ks. ,11.1., 7oc per 100; .f5 i.cr 1,1100. .7. ('. S.liiHiilt. Bristol, Pa. HELIOTROPES. Heliotrope. 2-in.. $2 per 100; R. C .?0 per 1,000. The Geo. Wittbold &.., Edgebrook, Chi- cago. 111. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea Otaksa. 4-in.. 2 and 3 shoots, $15 per lou; 5-in., 2 to 3 shoots. $20 per 100; 6-in., 3 to 5 shoots. $35 per 100. Extra specimens for tubs. 12 to 15 shoots. $1 each. The Storrs & Harrison (_'n., Painesville. O. IRISES. .Tapanese Iris, 150,000 home-grown plants. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Phila- delphia^^ Iris, bine, yellow var. and lavender, $1,50 per ton. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. IVIES. English ivy. ri-iji., 4-iii., ,1110 per 100. N. J. 20 to .->0 ins. long, .$.".; Chas. Frost, Kenilwortli, Ivy. German, 2-in., $2 per 100. English, 3-in., T.-x- per doz.; 4-in-, $1.50 per doz. The Geo. M'iltbold Co.. Edgebrook, Chicago. 111. English ivy. 3 in.. .$5 per lOn. T. D. Robert SHU. Fiill.Tl.,11. Calif. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Jerusalem eberries, $1.50 per doz. ; $lu per lOfi. ^'anghan's Seed Store, Chicagu aud New York. .TERISALEM CIIEUUIKS. 2i'.-in.. $2 per 100. Cash please. ROBER & RADKE, May- wood, HI. Jerusalem cherries, 2V'.-in., $3 per 100; 6-in., 2nc. Godfrey Aschinann, 3012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. LANTANAS. Lanlanas. Delicatissima, 2-in., %1. The Geo. Willbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. LILACS. I.ilnrs. .Tacs Sniils. I.UI., Naarden, Holland. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the valley. Ja< s .Srnits, Ltd.. Naar- den, Holland. Lily of the valley. Otlo Mann, Leipzig, Sa.\. ony. Germany. Lily of the valley, Berlin and Hambuig grades. McIIutchisou Si Co., 17 Murray St., From storage. Lily of the vall.v. II. \. Bruns, 3038-42 W. Jla.lis.iii ,'JI.. Clii.-iig,,. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushrooms. English, 25 lbs.. $2; 100 lbs.. .$0.50. Garden City, 25 bricks. $3.50; 1.000 bricks. .$12. Vaughau's Seed Store, Chicago aud Xcw York. Mushroom Spawn. Lambert's Pure Cnltuie. American Spawn Co.. St. Paul. Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Altheas. Berberries, Deutzias, 100,000 SPIRUBS. Forsythias, Privet, Hydrangeas, Spireos. I'hiladelphus, Weigelas, Viburnums. Write for prices and sizes, THE CON AUD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. GIVEN AWAY, roses, conifers, evergreen, flowering and ornamental shrubs at less than cost price, to work up trade connection. Corre- spondence invited. Ben Somers, Brook Lane. Timperley, Cheshire, England. , English elms wanted. Trees should be pref- erably about 15 feet high and 3 inches in diam- eter. Olmsted Brothrrs. Brookline, Mass. Viburnum I'licatum. specimen plants. 4 to G ft.. 15e; 12 to 18-in., 7c; 8 to lO-in., 5c. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove. Pa. Althaea, white, 3 to 4 ft., 6c; lilanche, 3 to 4 ft.. 6e. The Dingee & Conard Co.. West Gruve. Pa. California Privet. 3 to 5 ft. specimens, 10c; 2 to 3 ft. specimens. 5c ; 18 to 24-in. speci- mens. 3c. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Anderson Nurseries, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Nursery stocks, apple and peach trees, Mitch- ell's Nursery, Beverly. Ohio. Specimen Slirubs. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit, N. J. PANOANUS. I'andanus utiUs. ::-iu., $2 per doz. Veitchii, 4-iu., 50c each; .$5.50 per doz.; 5-in.^, 75o each; $9 per doz.; G-in.. $1 each; ,$12 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook. (,'hicago, 11!. Pandanus utilis, ."-in. pots, luc each; §1.50 per doz.; 4-in. pols, 25c each; $4 per doz. ^'augha^'s Seed Store, Chicago and. >'ew York. I'andanus Veitchii. $1 to $3 each. J. A. Pet- erson, Wcstwoud, Cincinnati, O. Pandanus Veitchii, .$1 to ,$3 each. J. A. I'ctersou, Westwood. Cincinnati, t>. I'andanus. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chest- nut St.. Philiiil.'li.hi PALMS. I alms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. G. Ascbmann 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. I alms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Geo Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. I alms. Tor varieties, sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughau's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tiscmi'ut el-sewhere in this issue. Joseph Hea- cock Co., Wyncote, Pa. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Holton & Hunkel Co.. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee Wis. Palms. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. PalioK, McHntchison & Co., 17 Murray St.. New York. PANSIES. Think of the strain of pansies containing light, dark, lavender, violet, blue, bronze, royal purple, red, cerise, salmon, mahogany, yellow and red and gold shades — a dozen or more varieties in each shade — of immense size, with great form and substance. These .ire MASTODON PAN- SIES. It has cost us hundreds of dollars and eighteen years' time to upbuild this strain, and It is worth all it cost. 1 oz., ?9; 1-12 oz , $1 Plants, 100, 50c; 1,000, ?3; 5,000. $12.50 pre- paid. STEELE'S MASTODON PANSY GAR- DENS. Portland. Oregon. Pansies. fraine-grown. Giant Trimardeau. 50c per 100, $3 per 1.000. Mosbsck Greenhouse Co., I'ausics. forget-me-nots, daisies, wallflowers, sweet Williams, gnillardias, $2.50 per 1,000; .$10 per 5,000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Pansy iilants, $2.50 per 1.000. .Tos. II. Cuu- ningliaiii. Delaware, O. PEONIES. Pennies .-It bargain prices. Wagner Park Con- seivatories, Sidney, O. Peonies, all the standard varieties. The Good & Reese Co., Spriugfleld, O. Peonies, all vars. Jacs Smits, Naarden, Hol- land. PEPPERS. Solanum Aculeatissimum, 6-iu., 50c each; $5 per doz. Solanum capsicum, "i-in., ;52 per ilez. ; $15 per 100; C-in., .$3 per doz. The Geo. Witt- hold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Chrlslmas peppers. 5-in., 20e each; $2 per doz. ; .$15 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cagi> and New York. Christmas peppers, 4-in.. $10 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co.. I'ainesville, O. POINSETTIAS. I'dl.NSETTIAS HEADQUARTERS. Good strong stock for immediate delivery. 2U-in., strong plants, .$4 per 100; $35 per 1,000; 3-iii., 10c; 4-in.. 15c. Cash please. ROBER Jc RADKE, MAYWOOD. ILL. Poinseltias, 4-in.. 25c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Poiuscttias, 2!4-in., 85c per doz.; %'s per 100; $45 ]ier 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Poinseltias, 214-111., $4 per 100. Would e.\- change for field-grown Vinca Variegata. Harry Heinl. West Toledo, O. PRIMULAS. Piinir^' THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120 page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- »tains many chapters 1 covering all sides of I growing, propagating 1 storing, etc., and also some pagesofvalnable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources, A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE. POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It tgti. The American Florist. 763 CHRISTMAS PRESENT GET ONE FOR YOUR BOILER A Test at 18 Below Zero. Havins promised you a letter as soon as we bad passed through a ?ood fair test. 1 coi^sider it DOW as almost timely. We had the thermometer 18 degrees below and we've just gone throufih a blizzard bad eooufch for most any season, and am very pleased to iolorin you that ourheatingsystem was equal to the occaticn. So far as we have gone, am certainiy well satistied with the Kroescliell Boiler. Generator and H ating System. J. E. M.itthewson. of Sheboygan. Wis. THE KROESCHELL GENERATOR THE HIGH SPEED GEAR FOR , MOT WATER HEAllNQ 4Sa W. brie St., CHICAOO, ILL. WE are way ahead of last year in the volume of onr collection business; but still we can do yet more. Do not wait but send us now all your over due accounts. Rates and methods on appli- cation. The National FlarUt's Board of Trade .Ntwrof^ii Wired Toothpicks 10.000. n. 75: 50.000. $7.50. Manufsctsred by W J. COWEE, BerUn, N. Y. Sutnolp free. For sale bv denleri .^ 1 EVANS' Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Catalor, Qnaker City Machine Works, Richmond. Ind TIME IS MONEY Save H the time sreenms: youi designs by using: Floiiftt«* OreeninsT Pins. 20c per lb., and you gret from 1000 to 1100 to the lb. Ten lbs. or over, 16c per lb. Write for prices on larger quantities. Wm . Schlatter & Son , SpriR^field Masa. Dell Titus, One of the Largest Vegetable Growers of Irondequoit, N. Y., Endorses L. & B. Iron Frame Houses. "I have at the present time eleven of the Lord & Burnham greenhouses, and I do not think there are any better." ^^C£.:d Lord & Boroham Company, «'• ^^'^.h^diipfea ^'''"^^Sgo^** Factories: IRVINGTON, N.Y.. and DES PLAINES, at. Frani&lin Bank Bldg. Rookery BlOg Mention theA^nericayi Florist when ivritino A LL Nurserymen Seedsmenand Floristswishing •* to do business with Europeshould ii-nd for the "Horlicnltoral Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade: it is also taken by over 10( 0 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription to cover cost of postage. 75c. As the H A. is a purely trade medium, appli- cants should, with the subscription, send a copy of their catalog orotberevidencethat they belong to the Dursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address Editors of "H. A." cmiweU Nurseries. LOWDBAN, Notts. England. Mention the American Florist when writinst For Photo^aphs of Hoilicultural Subjects For illnstratine CataloEnet. Price Liitt, Clrculari. etc.. write NATHAN R. GRAVES, SttS'Iif 413-414 HaywardBIdg., Rochester, N. T. FLORIST: Refrigerators ! DOES your rapidly increasing business require an attrac- tive ice box? If so write us, we are manuf icturers and can quote you on Ice-Boxes of every des- cription. Your old box can be used as part payment. Buchbinder Bros. Long Distance Phone, Monroe 5616. 518-520 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO 764 The American Florist. Oct. 28, Where There Is Condensation -there is need for a Morchcad Steam Trap Condensation in steam lines is akin to matter out of place — means wasted energy. If youx lines are sluggish — if your houses are not of uniform tempera- ture, write us. We guarantee to drain your lines perfectly — return the pure, hot condensation to your boiler without pump or injector or make no charge for the trial. Obey that impulse — write now. Send for "Book on Condensation." Morehead Manufacturing Co., Wichita. Kan. New Orleans. La. Dept, stocks Carrie in- Pbiladelphia Birmingbam. Ala. 'N," DETROIT, MICHIGAN Memphis, Tenn. Los Anifeles Chatham. Ontario Sao Francisco 200 0/ Our sales to florists for 1910 were 200% in- craaie over 1909 and every customer satisfied. RtTURN TRAP nout Plug Steam Inlet Taiilor Steam Specialty Co., BATTLE CREEK, MICH. Write Department A (or new catalogue. The Mastin Automatic White= wash and Spraying Machine Is Reliable, Practical and Durable. When the machine isfilled to within six inches of the top. a few strokes of the pump will compress enoueb air in the tank to produce a continuous mist-like spray for 15 minutes Write for Catalog and details to Department C. Sold throuch beedsmen. Dealers in Florists' and Poultry Supplies. J. G. MASTIN & CO 3124 West Lake St.. CHICAGO. ILL. Ay sscdat Paper-Class Will profitably replace rlass i> all horticultural uses, for iroeahoases, frames or pits. Although 10 times as cheap as glass: it aids the erowtk of the plants; is traosparent there being no shade; waterproof: keeps the heat in and prevents breakage. A truly soft glass to be nailed on wooden frames. AUSSEDAT & CO., Aineey, FRANCE. Agent far United Stales and Canada. F. BERGIENO, 45Sf. Vincint, M«ntreal,Can. SelUnS Agents Wanted. Attentlonll Glass BuyersII GREENHOUSE GLASS. Yon will save money if you obtain our prices before you buy. Quality A No. 1, Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable wl»te paint for this purpose Half barrels, (36 gallons) per gal., |1.76. 6 gal. pails, per gal., $1,80. H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLESALE GLASS AND PAINTS, Long Distance Phone 651-659 Wesf Washington Boulevard, CIIICtGO. Monroe 4994. ^^„ Despl.lnes Street. THE STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINERY The old reliable mmchkMB are the most powerfnl, least complicated of any oa the market The Standard Steam Trap Ask someone who Is usdiig a Standard for bis opinion of it. Write for catalogue. E.HIPPARD CO., Younistam, OUo Uentlon the American Florist when writing Holds Class Firmly 8e« the Point 43' PEERifSS OlAsta# Points fer* thebnt. No right* ar lefti. Box «r I I.MO POIBU n OU. pMtpAld. BEirST A. DREKR, I fMCkMta«is>.,rui«.,rk SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rnst GLAZING POINTS Are positively tbe best. Last forever. Otsi 10.000 pounds now in ase. A sare preventatlva of lIiH allppine. EBective on large or small srlass Basy to drive. Easy to extract. Two sizes % nni 'i. 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra: 7 lbs. for $2.60 15 lbs. for $6.00. byexpress. Forsaleby thetrads RANDOLPH a McCLSMKNTS, Successors to Ctaas. T. Slebert, Banin a Beatty Sts., Pittsbarg. RESULTS That Is What Yon Want. KING Greenhouses BRING RESULTS Because everything to that end has been considered, and the grower has his time to devote to growing things. Let us figure with you on your Oreenbouse project. We will send you Bulletins and Question Blanks to ex- press your requirements on. King Construction Co. Home Office and Factory : North Tonawanda, N. Y. Eastern Sales Office : No. 1 Madison Gardens, New York. rgif. The American Florist. 765 Factories Irvington, N. Y. and Des Plaines, 111. Three Things You Want to Keep in Mind About Burnham Boilers. First ; It's a greenhouse boiler — an out-and-out green- house boiler and not a residence boiler trying to do greenhouse work. J Second : There is a Burnham round or square sectional boiler for any job of greenhouse heating from 1,050 square feet up to -7,B:ox.A.]L.i''sr- WRTTE FOR riGDRIS. 557 Plymoitfh Place, CHICAQO A free from Aphis so cheaply. Price $6.50 per case of 12 paraffined bout All SeedsmeH. CUT FLOWER AND Design Boxes All aizet. lowest prices, Writ*, C. C. Pollworth Co., MILWAUKEE. BURNED CLAY Tile Benches and Tile Bottom* Gives results.Three styles of benches. inciudioK Iron Pipe Frame, with Tile Bottom and Sides. Write for descriptive circular and delivered prices. Any size benches. TUe Side* THE CAMP CONDUIT CO. Garfield Bids.. ClCTeland. O. A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colon, Crcaf Leaves, Metal DesiBftis and all Plorlst SnppUes. — Send For Prices — (04-417 Eiil 34th SI.. NEW YORK. Let us quote yon on new and second-haix BOILERS, PIPE, FiniNBS, 6LASS, 1 Locl( tlie door before ilie liorse is stolen, and insure your glass before it is broken. For paticulars concerninr Greenhouse Lumber, Tools, Sash, Etc. METROPOLrrAN MATERIAL CO., t3e4-141 2 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. Hail Insurance, address JOHN G. ESLER. Secretary SADDU RIVIR, N. i. /p//. The American Florist. 767 CAN SHIP ANY SIZE AT ONCE Quickest Water Heater in the World. KROESCHELL BROS. CO. '452 W. Erie St., CHICAGO. Just the remedy for the black aphis on chrysanthemums— red spider and thrips on carnations— greenfly on roses.— mealy bu? on gardenias and crotons— scale on ferns, palms and other decorative stock. $2.60 per ^aUon; $1.00 per quart. ^il1M| Fungine has has no equal for carca'.ion rast, rust od chrysanthemums and mildew on roses $2.O0 per gallon; 75c per quart. There is but one convincing way for you tu become familiar with the merits of Aphine and Fungine. and that is— test them out your- self—it will prove worth your while. For Sale by Seedsmen. Manufactured by Aphint Manufacturing Company MADISON N. J. mention tiie American Florist where writttti Carman's Antipest INSECTICIDE AND FUNGICIDE For tbe Garden, Orchard and Greenlioase NoD-poisoDoas and harmless to vesretatioD, Kills Green Fly, Aphides. Bark Lice, Thrips, Mealy Bug, Red Spider, Scale, Wire worms. Ants and Sings. This is the Urower s Friend. Handy to use. cheap and eQective. mixes readily in water. Destroys all insect pests and keeps down filth. Circulars on appli- cation. $1^0 per gallon. Also in anarti. half eallons and in bulk. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., FLUSHING, N. T. Approved by the New York State Aericnl- toral Dept. Certificate No. 223. July 8. 1910 Guaranteed under insecticide act. 1910 Serial No. 91 of U. S. Anicultural Dep Tivo layers of glass instead of one You never cover Sunlight Double Glass Sash You do away with heavy, expensive mats and boards, and your plants get all the light all the time. The dry air between the two layers of glass takes the place of mats and boards It is % inch thick and is a better non-conductor. The glass is held in place without putty- — can't slip out — easily replaced. Crops on the market weeks ahead Under Sunlight Double Glass Sash your plants are earlier and sturdier and you can have bigger, better crops on the market weeks ahead while the prices are still high. In many cases the extra profit on one crop has paid for the sash themselves. 'Send for these books One is our free catalog, giving all the details of our freight prepaid and guar- antee delii propositions. The other is a book on hot'-beds and cold frames by Professor Massey. It Is au- thoritative and full of vital interest to all growers, gardeners and florists. 4c in stamps will bring Professor Massey 's book in addition to the free catalog. Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co. 'Ot Hot-beds ^'^ E.Broadway and Cold-frames Louisviiie, Ky. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 26tb St., NEW YORK. FLORIST'S SUPPLIES. We Manufacture all Our Hetal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers in Olaas- ware. Pottery, Decorative Oreeas and all Plorlsta' Requisites. Crimped Invisible Superior Carnation Staple (patent applied for.) For repairing Split Carnations. 1000 for 50 cents postpaid. Sample free. F. W. WAITE, 293 Main St., Springrield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when viriting 768 The American Florist. Oct. 28, About Our Catalogs Mq ^ A book of Pipe, Valves, Fittings, * • Hose Goods, Radiators, Etc, Every- thing for Heating, Watering System, Etc. You need this book — Free. fUfI 7 "The Commercial Green- i^V# ■•house." All about Construc- tion Mateiials. Contains views of a large number of ranges all over the country, plans of houses for all purposes, details of parts, etc., etc. A book that costs us almost $1.00 each. Be sure you get it — Free. SEND rOR THE JOHN C. MONINGER CO., No 8 Our "Boiler Catalog." Fully • • describes and illustrates our New and Wonderful Greenhouse Heater. Before you buy another boiler, get this book, ask for prices, and then buy the size you need — Free. |\In Q "The Florist's Scrap i^V» 5^. B^^i^^M j^^j ^ catalog, but a book containing thousands of clippings from florist papers on interesting subjects. Price, postpaid, 25 cents, to florists only. To cus- tomers book is Free. INE YOU WANT, — -902 Blackhawk St., Chicago When a Florist Buys Ventilating Machinery aod in all it be naturally expecis satisfactory resulis. H he does not get them be is net likely to buy again from the same firm. We realize this and are therefore carelul that DO machine leaves our factory that would in any way harm our reputation Illustrated catalog^ sent on request, ADVANCE CO. Richmond,' Ind. A STIC A Weenfiouseqlazin^ USE^Nok P.O. PIERCE GO. 12 W. BROADWAY New YORK MASTICA js elastic aod tenacious, admits ol expaosion and coDtractioD. Putty becomes bard SDd brittle. Broken eiass more easily removed witbout breaking of otber glass, as occurs witb pntty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIGH GRADE... See Our Catalogue. HStwater'! GIBLIN & CO., Utjca, N. Y. J< / \ E cm FLOWER BOXES K j EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. A \ / L "f OR THE BEST RESlllTS" Use a Superior Return Flue Boiler for Greenhouse Heating SEND FOR CATALOGUE Superior Machine & Boiler Worlds 846-848 W. Superior St., CHICAGO, ILL. Pecky Cypress Pecky Cypress la the greatest money saver discovered In years. Will last at least three times as long as any other wood for bench material. We can make immediate shipments at all times from onr large st0(^. Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Siieafiiing, Wiiite Cedar Posts, Etc. WRITE FOR PRICES. Flooring, ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER CO. Hawthorne and Weed Sts., CHICAGO. Teleobofles: Lincoln 410and411 UsB our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports ^ ™'JENNINGS""™ IRON GUTTER. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS Por Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send for Circulars. DILLER. CASKEY & KEEN. W. Comer SlxUi and Berk Streets. PHILASElraiA. VEHTILATIHB APPARATUS Rmerica is "the Praw of the Ilesseh thsTB may be mnrs comfort Amidships, but u/b are tho first to touch Unknown Seas," Vol. XXXVII. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 4, I9I1. No. 1222 TheAmerican Florist Twenty-Sixth Year. Copyrigbt, :911, bv American Florist Company Entered as Second-Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at tlie Post Office at Chicago, Illinois. under act of March 3, 1879. Pi'BLisHED Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address; Ameflo, Ctiicago Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada »8.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, 82.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August. 1901. Address all correspondence subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co., 4408. Dearborn St., Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. ' Officers— Geo. Asmos, Chicago, President; RicHAKD Vincent, Jr., Baltimore, Md., Vice- Pres.; H. B. Dorner, Urbana, III., Sec'y; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treas. Officers- Elect — RicBARD Vincent, Jr., Baltimore, Md.. Pres. ; August Pobhlsiasn, Chicago. Vice-Pres.; .John Young, New York, Sec'y: W. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treas. Next meeting at Chicago, August, 1912. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Twenty-sixth annual convention to be held at Milwaukee, Wis., 1912. John J. Stephens, Columbus, O., Pres.; Bellet Lawson, Jr., River Grove, HI. Sec'y-Treas. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Annual convention and exhibition in conjunc- tion with the St Louis Horticultural Society, St. Louis, Mo., November 7-11, 1911. Elmer D. Smith, Adrian, Mich., President; C.W, Johnson. Morgan Park, 111., Secretary. Autumn Number Next Week Send Advts. Now. SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Rambler Roses.: The wood of the several rambler roses that are to be forced should be well ripened up. Those that have been grown in the open ground should be lifted and potted. The pot grown stock should be subjected to some freezing weather, but they should not be left out until the weather becomes severe enough to freeze the ground so that the pots become broken. A covering of leaves may be placed over the pots if the wood has not been thoroughly ripened, but they are better stored in deep pits or sheds, where the tempera- ture may be Icept just above the freez- ing point. The small twiggy wood should be cut out, leaving the strong canes and these should be tied to a stake and kept erect. This will great- ly reduce the labor when moving them and allow for closer packing when they are packed away and besides pre- vent the branches from lying on the ground and becoming soft or perhaps causing rot, if too damp. The stock that is lifted and potted should be given a rich rose soil and potted firmly, ramming the soil down hard with a wooden stick. All roses require a firm soil to get the best results. The Baby Ramblers can be carried into the houses and brought into bloom for Christmas. A temperature of 60° to 65° should produce plants with bloom if started at once. Outside Tulips. The tulips should be planted in the beds as soon as possible from now on. It will do them no good to re- main out of the soil, for they will lose some of their vitality. While we do not like to plant them out when the soil and weather are warm, yet October and early November is the proper time to get them in. There is danger now of the ground becoming frozen at any time and they should all be planted while the ground can be worked, for it is verv difficult to set them even after a thin crust has formed on the soil. The covering can, however, be left until freezing weather sets m, and, in fact, is better, for if the emiinrl be- comes frozen the bulbs will not make any top growth, which is likely to occur if covered now and kept too warm. Do not cover too deeply. The object of the covering is not to pre- vent the soil from freezing, but to pre- vent the alternate thawing and freezing that often occurs and which will in some cases throw the bulbs out of the soil altogether. Leaves three or four inches thick make the best covering, with boughs or boards laid across to prevent the winter winds from blow- ing them away. Gladiolus ColvUlel. The winter blooming gladioli make a valuable addition to the late winter and spring fiowers and are very use- ful as a cut flower or in all kinds of floral work. The blooms are much smaller than the Gladiolus Ganda- vensis and kindred kinds and can be artistically employed. The varieties grown are The Bride, white: Blush- ing Bride, white, tinged with pink, and Peach Blossom, light pink. The culture of these is very easy and by a succes- sion of plantings the flowers may be had all through early spring up to June. The bulbs can be procured all at once and kept dry and cool, but do not leave them standing around in the room over the boilers or they will rapidly lose their vitality. They can be planted in deep flats and placed in an out-of-the-way place until they be- gin to grow, when they should be given a light location in a house with a temperature similar to that in which carnations are grown. The flowers will be larger and have more substance if grown cool, but it will take consider- ably longer to get them into bloom. Some growers plant these bulbs be- tween the rows of the carnations or the violets, but our experience has been that it is far better to grow them in boxes by themselves, for the carna- tions . will need all the nourishment in the soil if growing well, and if not, they as well as the violets when through blooming better be cleaned out and some other crop planted and not have a crop mixed in which would de- lay the planting or occupying of the 770 The American Florist. Nov. 4, space. These gladioli will be found very useful and well appreciated by tile best trade. Otahelte Oranges. The fruits of the Otaheite oranges are now fully formed and of good size, but to be at their best stage at Christ- mas, when the plant is most desired, they should be well colored. They should be given a light location, hav- ing plenty of sun, but not too warm. If grown too warm, the fruit colors up slowly; a temperature of 55 to 60 degrees at night, with good ventilation /luring the day from this time on will bring good results. Keep the plants free from scale, which rapidly covers them if once fully established and not kept off. Where they are seen con- stant washing will be required, and a weak kerosene emulsion is efficacious in keeping them down. When well fruited and the fruits nicely colored, these- small orange trees make one of the finest Christmas plants. Spiraea Joponlca. When the roots of spirfea arrive, do not leave them lying around in a dry state. This plant never does well if al- lowed to get too dry, even in a dormant stage, and every grower knows that one of the principal things in growing them is to keep them well supplied with water. Those that are to be grown for Easter are better potted at once and kept cool until the first of the year, but before potting soak the clumps well in tub of water; then after potting water thoroughly and place in a cool, dark place. Those that are to be bloomed for Decoration day or late in spring can be left in the case, but turn the hose on them and give them a good soaking and then put them in a cool, damp cellar until late in win- ter, when they can be benched or potted as desired. Violet Houses. Ed. American Florist : What size and style of house is best for violets? G. B. T. Illinois. It is quite impossible to state what is the best size or style of house for violets. We have nine houses devote! exclusively to double violets and thev vary in size from 12x1.50 feet to .3.5x200 feet, and we grow just as good quality in one house as in the other. All the houses but two are built high enough to be used in rose or carnation culture .should we desire to make the change. Two houses have tile benches and the violets are .lust as good as those plant- ed in the solid ground. We fee! safe in saving that the grow- ing of good violets is not as dependent on the style or size of the house a.= uptm the grower. We do not know of .Tny plant that requires so much con- stant care or is so subject to disease or insects as the double violet. No matter for how long a period one has grown violets he is likely to have some kind of trouble during the growing sea- son, many times destroying the whole house and sometimes practically re- quiring the house to be replanted two or three times. j. v. L. Northampton, Mass.— H. W. Field and family started for Redlands, Calif., Tuesday, October 24, where they in- tend to remain until May. Mr. Field has been troubled with asthma, and is making the trip for the benefit of his health. THE RETAIL TRADE Condacted bv Robt. Kift. Philadelphia, Pa. The Empire Sbower Bouque' . A beautiful modification of tl 3 show- er bouquet for the bride is th : empire shower which we illustrate bjth with front and side views. Inst&ad of the bouquet to be held in the hand a spray of orchids or other flnr flowers is used, artistically arranged with adiantum to make a small handle by which it is to be carried in the hollow of the arm, and from this extend the showers which are made of baby ribbon upon which are tied the sprays of lily of the valley and knots of gauzy ribbon. The showers are backed by maline ribbon, this resting upon a satin ribbon upon the ends of which are fastened silver tassels, the showers being made of a length to reach the hem of the gown. This beautiful creation was the work of George M. Geraghty, manager and designer for Dunlop's, Toronto, Ont., whose artistic work is appreciated in that city and vicinity. times is arranged without any promi- nent flowers where the orchids are placed a bow of gauzy ribbon being used instead. Wlien artistically ar- ranged it makes one of the finest floral offerings for the bride. Preparing Floral Work. Perhaps one of the fundamental principles in preparing flowers for de- signs and other work, is the use of wire in its proper thickness. Let us start with wiring galax leaves; tooth- picks are unnecessary also take long- er; use No. 22 wire cut "to 6-inch length. Don't be afraid to use the leaves. Make clusters of three or four with the stems of graduated lengths. The leaves are inexpensive and the de- sign will look presentable for a greater length of time. Carnations, when used for solid work, should be stuck with toothpicks; this gives a better chance to do smooth work, especially if the design is badly mossed. By the way, the only way to make a solid wreath is to make the lower, inner and outer circles first, then the center circle, OTAHEITE ORANGE. The empire shower is a bridal offer- ing that cannot be made of many dif- ferent flowers, the combination illus- trated is by far the best, and it is one in which no effort should be made to cheapen it. Gardenias can be used instead of orchids, and white sweet peas wiJJ make the showers. It some' then round off to both sides. When finished this way the work will never look like a mountain scene or the waves of the ocean. When wiring carnations for work that rcnuires long- er stems use No. 22 wire to reinforce the stems and to prevent breaking off of the flower. In making a wreath, ^ tgn. The American Florist. Ill for instance, put two or three carna- tions in clusters, using No. 20 wire cut nine inclics long for holding them to- gether. This length will leave two prongs to place the flowers in the de- signs. Wire roses in the same man- ner and where using longer-stemmed flowers in the work make the prong wire No. 18. If intended for the base of a standing design use the 18-inch length for the prongs. By using wire the kindling wood is done away with. In wiring roses for a spray use No. -2 wire for the head, then if the stems are long and weak, use a heavier wire lower down, in connection with the other. This method will keep the flow- er in its place. In wiring for bouquets to be carried or corsages, use soft wire, say No. 24. Use just a suffi- ciently heavy wire to prevent the heads from being broken off in indif- ferent handling and above all things take all the thorns off. In making a spray of chrysanthemums use oak fo- liage between the flowers to keep them apart; wait, if there is no oak use southern smilax. It makes no differ- ence how old it is, it will not show if used properly. Now, to moss a design properly also requires some skill. Be sure the moss is well separated and slightly moist- ened to prevent waste; then be sure the corners are well filled out. Tie just enough to keep the moss from falling out, then bind, if a wreath, with strips of green wax paper. Cut the strips about three and one-half to four inches wide. This keeps the moss from falling out and also keeps the moss off your books, where it will surely grow if you use primitive meth- ods. Let the following strip hold the previous one until the mass is covered, then tie securely at regular intervals with green thread. The paper is cheaper than ferns, only a few being needed on top of the paper, and also saves violet foil, so often used without go(JS reason. For pillows, bases of de- signs, etc., use full sized sheets of paper, tying as above. The above suggestions, are sure to sooth the nerves of designers, and that's some- thing, anyway. Storeman. Wintering: Dahlia Roots. Immediately after the plants are killed to the ground by frost, lift the clumps, and, after removing the loose soil, expose to the sun and air a few hours to dry. Cut off the stalks quite close to the clump and pack, not too closely. In boxes or barrels and store in a frost-proof place where extremes of temperature may be avoided. A high temperature, with little or no moisture in the air, will not only re- sult in shriveling most varieties, which somewhat impairs their vital- ity, but will start them into growth too early in the spring; while a tem- perature close to the freezing point — 32 degrees above zero — with an exces- sive amount of moisture is even worse, and, if allowed to continue for several weeks, is almost certain to prove fatal to most varieties by caus- ing them to rot. A cellar in which there is a moderate amount of mois- ture, with a temperature of about 45 degrees, states Edgar W. Ela in the Dahlia News, will give best results with most varieties. A covering of dry coal-ashes, sawdust, earth or sand — the two latter preferred — will usu- ally prevent the roots from shriveling EMPIRE SHOWER BOUQUET OF LILY OF THE VALLEY, WHITE LILAC AND ORCHIDS Front View at Left. Side View at Rit'lit. by excluding the air and preserving a more even temperature. Be very careful, however, not to cover any clumps not perfectly dry. A close, plastered room constructed so as to hold all the moisture, but with proper means for ventilation, will give best results, as it is easier in such a room to maintain a uniform degree of temperature and moisture, the two es- sential • factors to be considered in keeping roots through the winter. When temperature and moisture are right there will be no need of covering the roots with anything. In storing roots in an open cellar in which temperature and moisture are not easily regulated, they may be placed in boxes or barrels and covered with any dry material as directed above. Another way of storing them which has always been very satisfactory with me, is to place them in piles — elevating them a few inches from the bottom of the cellar as a matter of precaution — and covering them with paper, oil-cloth or any other material that will keep the moisture from evap- orating. There will be moisture enough in the pile to keep the roots in fine condition if it is not allowed to escape. It will be well to look at the roots several times during the win- ter, as it is a pretty safe guess that if the pile is large, there will be some- thing in it that wilf need attention before spring. When the crowns are found to be moist or are beginning to decay, the infected part should be scraped off clean and freely dusted with dry slaked lime and then placed in a temperature of about GO degrees for 24 hours, after which they may be returned to the pile and will probably require no further treatment. Varieties having very large, soft stalks should be split in halves, which will allow the stalk or crown to dry out and become woody, in which con- dition they keep much better than when packed away undivided. It should be borne in mind, how- ever, that rules should not be followed blindly; they all need adjustment to circumstances. Even the strict ob- servance of all rules for the keeping of roots through the winter will not avert occasional disaster to some of the less hardy varieties. But good rules — the result of long experience — furnish a starting place for the begin- ner and often prevent him from doing the dead wrong thing. 772 The American Florist. Nov. 4, THE ROSE. ^ Preparing the Compost. October and early November is the last chance we have to do hauling, and we know of no better time for the haul- ing of soil, manure, etc., for the com- posting of next season's requirements. We have repeatedly offered suggestions in reference to preparing the compost both in the spring and autumn, and although there may be some difference of opinion regarding the preparation of soil for filling the rose houses, there is not enough difference in the meth- ods employed to lead anyone astray. A good heavy soil is desirable for our root-grown roses, whereas a lighter friable soil is admirably suited to grafted stock. Old pasture land on which there is a good stiff sod which is capable of growing good crops of any kind if cultivated, is what is wanted, either in meadow or high- lands if the soil or fields have been well drained. Remove the top soil and haul to some convenient place near the houses to be filled. Be sure to rick the soil up on a kind of knoll graded so that the surplus water will not accumulate around the compost pile. We prefer to haul the sod in the fall and to pile it up separate from the manure which we place conveniently near so that it can be mixed in the spring. The only mixing required now being enough to do all the potting necessary during the winter, and, as we have often sug- gested, it is a good idea when com- posting the soil in the spring to pre- pare a separate lot for potting pur- poses for the coming winter. However, if one gets at the soil at once and stacks up enough for winter use by placing a layer of manure equalling in bulk to that of soil, to which add a little bone meal to each layer of soil; the proportion will be found to be about right, namely, one part manure to three of soil, fresh cow manure being preferred to any other for this work. The manure will settle but the soil will hardly do so, and when cutting down the compost in order to turn it and mix it the thick layer of manure which seemed almost equal in quantity to the amount of soil in each layer as prescribed above will in reality have assumed the ap- pearance of about one-fourth of the entire compost, which is about right for potting or planting rose stock. Keep the potting soil protected from the rains and snows and turn fre- quently till used. This will rapidly rot up the sod. Another seasonable piece of work is to prepare a quantity of thoroughly rotted manure for a light top dressing in the rose houses, to be used at once and from now on. Any well-rotted manure will do, nicely broken up fine, as it is only intended to scatter over the surface of the beds to prevent cracks in the soil which should be full of roots by this time. This light dress- ing will also keep the soil in excellent condition to take water and is not in- tended to act as a fertilizer or feed- ing medium. The feeding can be best accomplished by applying a little liq- uid manure from now on, providing the plants are growing vigorously. If this Is done at the right time the plants can he kept growing rapidly for many weeks yet. On the other hand if they lack feed they will soon show a tendency to slow up, the growth will shorten and the plants will begin to harden, their growth, which will re- sult in a check very hard to overcome. From now on keep them going; give plenty of air, avoid cropping, be lib- eral with the sulphur brush, keep the temperature even at night and not too hot at midday, and again we repeat, start up the liquid manure feeding as soon as a good root action will permit. Fumigate frequently and lightly in preference to heavy fumigating, wait- ing too long between times. Use the fumigating punk or papers for a pre- ventive rather than a cure.. Oh, yes, spray, spray, spray, with force right up under the foliage, as the red spider may "fool you once again." As the comic daily supplements state, they are the end of the limit when they arrive. E. Value of Experiment Station to Florists. DUTY OF THE FLOEIST TO THE STATION. Address by Prof. J. C. Blair. Head ot Depart- ment of Horticulture, University of IllinoiB, read before the Illinois State Florlst«' Asso- ciation. In order to fully appreciate the value of the experiment station to the flo- ist it is necessary at the outset to have some conception of the nature and scope as well as the function of this great public institution known as the Experiment Station which has sprung up throughout the length and breadth of the land. These institu- tions are really the outgrowth of the discussions which took place at the meetings of our old time agricultural societies. Various kinds of model farms and test stations were proposed with here and there a real start made. The first station was a private insti- tution established by L. Valentine at Houghton Farm, Orange County, New CATTLEYA LABIATA AT POEHLMANN BROS. CO., MORTON GROVE, ILL. See Issue of October 28, Page 723. Charleston, S. C. — The Arcade Floral Shop, under the proprietorship of Frank W. Kummer, formerly with the Caro- lina Floral Co., has opened a new store at 303 King street. Manchester, Mass. — At the meeting of the North Shore Horticultural So- ciety, held October 20, a solid gold watch was presented to James Mc- Gregor, the treasurer, as a token of the esteem in which he is held by the members. York, in 1876. An effort was made by the state of Connecticut in 1873 for the founding of an experiment station but the bill failed to pass. It was this same year that the Experiment Station at California was established and 1879 when the Cornell Experiment StatiOHi came Into existence. But our experi- ment station system in this country was not definitely established until 1887 as a direct result of federal ap- tg/i The American Florist. 7 73 THE E. G. HILL CO.S NEW YELLOW ROSE SUNBURST. propriations for that purpose. Since the passage of this, the first Hatch act, there has been some modification in the laws governing these institutions and as the worlc has grown and en- larged, additional appropriations have been made. Yet from the first the in- tent and spirit of the law was the same, namely, "that it shall be the ob- ject and duty of said experiment sta- tions to conduct original researches or verify experiments on the physiol- ogy of plants and animals; the diseases to which they are severally subject. wUh the remedies of the same; the chemical composition of useful plants at their different stages of growth; the comparative advantages of rotative cropping as pursued under the vary- ing series of crops; the capacity of new plants or trees for acclimation; the analysis of soils and water; the chemical composition of manures, nat- ural or artificial, with experiments de- signed to test their comparative effects on crops of different kinds, etc., etc." Surely here is a law, the nature and scope of which is sufBcient to take in all the problems relating in any way to the business of floriculture. But if we glance back over the 23 years that these stations have been in operation, we see at once that the old established lines of agriculture, or those which have to do with all outdoors so far as the farm is concerned, have been the ones to receive especial attention and the bulk of the money. It is not until a very recent date that the florist's business in this country was thought to be of sufficient importance to re- ceive the especial attention of investi- 774 The American Florist. Nov. 4, gators in these public institutions. In fact, as I have gone down over the list of publications which have appeared as a result of these federal and state ap- propriations, I am surprised to find that out of literally thousands of bul- letins and circulars, there are but 47 which are especially designed to be of help to the florists and gardeners, yet considering the fact that the florists themselves have not until recently been making any demands upon the experiment stations for help, this list really seems a commendable one. Scanning the pages of these publica- tions which have appeared, we find many things of real and positive help to the florists's business. Take for ex- ample the work which has been done by various pathologists on the diseases of many greenhouse plants. How can we ever fully estimate the benefit de- rived from this source alone? If we take these and the many other things accomplished as an indication of what may be done in the future and then stop to reflect upon the rapid rise of the different phases of the floricultural business during the past dozen years, we will be in a better frame of mind to correctly anticipate what the future holds in store for us. Think for a mo- ment of the step in advance which will be taken when we actually arrive at that stage in our state history when Illinois will have invested in this busi- ness $100,000,000 instead of $20,000,000 as at present. Of what value will this enormous floricultural industry in this state be if we do not actually learn how to throttle the insect pests, or if we do not know the correct combina- tion of those materials and elements which go to make up the proper plant food of each of these ever-varying and complicated types which we grow for the delight and comfort of the multi- tude. We have at least one firm in Chicago which cannot really secure a sutBcient amount of the organic fer- tilizer (manure, if you please) which is now required for their establish- ment. This has become so serious a problem with them that, I understand, they are contemplating establishing upon their premises a large dairy herd whose chief business it will be to make fertilizer w'ith which to grow the dainty blo.ssoms that are to grace our tables. Now it is not too much to ex- pect that this experiment station, through the experiments already in hand, will definitely ascertain what combination of chemicals or commer- cial fertilizers can be, in part at least, substituted for the now very precious stable manure. It is my firm belief that there is no industry in the state which will receive a fuller measure of benefit from the money spent in its behalf than will floriculture. The fact that this Industry is confined largely to the area encompassed by 20,000,000 square feet of glass, or approximately 400 acres, makes it apparent that we are dealing with control conditions, in large measure at least, and the influ- ence which we can exert upon our plants is greater by far than upon those crops grown in the open. Now, the particular way in which the Ex- periment Station will be of most value to the industry, will be in the develop- ment of new forms or types better adapted to the requirements of our advancing civilization. Yet of no less importance will be improved cultural methods which must come from long continutd experiments designed to shed light on the food requirements of the different varieties grown under glass. There must be a constant effort to im- prove existing types. Not only that, but these must be protected from the innumerable enemies which beset them with ever increasing vigor as the in- dustry expands. Again, the trade re- sulting from this industry must ex- tend into every section of the country and this means that facilities for keep- ing and transporting flowers must re- ceive careful attention and investiga- tion. As I allow my mind to project itself into the future, I see with a certainty, that is most encouraging, the thou- sands of commercial establishments that have grown up within our state furnishing their thousands of em- ployes with a comfortable living, bringing upon the tables and into the very life of all our citizens that re- finement, that grace, that sweetness of character, which comes alone from intimate a'ssociation with and love for flowers, it will be not alone the com- mercial florists that have profited, nor problems which you practical growers have called to his attention. Nay, you have not only called his attention to these things but you have insisted that our laboratories, our glass houses, and our other equipment shall have been used or applied to the problem unceasingly until its solution shall have been found. Not only that, but you have seen to it that, the state has wisely appropriated the money which has been given back to the people, a hundred, yea a thousand fold, through added beauty, pleasure and profit. When all this shall have been accom- plished, can we estimate the true value of the experiment station to the florist? It is the duty of the florists indi- vidually and collectively within the state to support in every legitimate way the w'ork of their experiment sta- tion. The chief reason for this is the fact that it is you, the florists of Il- linois, who have secured the appro- priations and who are really respon- sible for the work undertaken. Most SMITHS NEW CHRYSANTHE.VUM PINK GEM. those who have labored in one phase or another of the industry as helpers, but also all the people who will have learned to appreciate the value of a flower. How will all this have been made possible? I believe I can see with sure vision that it is because the in- vestigator has worked long and faith- fully on one after another of the many of you know, but there are many ap- parently who do not know, that there is a state law which says that the experimental work in floriculture un- dertaken by the university shall be along lines agreed to by the director of the experiment station and a com- mittee of five, known as the floricul- tural advisory committee. This com- ign. The American Florist. T75 mittee is appointed by the State Flo- rist's Association. It is a committee of your own selection. It is. therefore, understood that this body of people selects five of its most progressive and representative men who shall give to the work their best thought and energy. Not only that, but these five men, being the repre- sentatives of the florists at large through their state organization, bring the mature and ripened judgment of all the best florists within the state to the meetings with the university oiBcials. It is here at these meetings between the advisory committee and the station officials where the plans are matured after the most careful deliberation. I recall with a keen sense of satisfaction the wisdom and fore- sight which was brought to bear on the work by the five men with whom we have met from your association during the past two or three years, and I assure you, gentlemen of the convention, that if the work has been faulty, or if this institution has not ac- complished all you have expected of it, it is not because of neglect on the part of any of these, our associates In the W'ork. Hour by hour through many a long day. and well into the wee hours of the night have the members of this floricultural advisory committee delib- erated with us, seeking ways and means looking to^'ard the best devel- opment of the /Work. I repeat, there- fore, that what has been done has been your work. /The work has not only been planned but pushed forward for you and by you through this superb cooperation which means so much in the way of public service. In the largest and best sense the entire uni- versity is your university, but the flori- cultural work in the college and in the experiment station is in a peculiar sense your own. You, through j-bur representatives on this committee, have made the plans; we here are your serv- ants striving in every way within our power to carry them out. It is, there- fore, your duty as florists to make your wishes known and to cooperate with us through your splendid organi- zation. If you have problems on which you want help remember that this flo- ricultural plant which we have built belongs to you. It does not belong to me or my associates, and we exhort you to make the equipment and the possibilities which lie within it serve your purposes in the best possible way. If the work does not come up to your expectations or if all the things that you wish for are not being done, I beg you to make your wants clearly known. Remember, too, that when the work is undertalien and in progress that we expect you to stand by it and by the people who are putting their very life into it. If we all, in the association and in the university, have but done our part, I am sure thfere will be no cause for complaint. /One other thing, please remember that it costs money to build houses of glass the same as it costs mo»e>- to build houses of stone or brick. /It costs money to develop here an experimental plant which will enable us to serve the floricvdtural peo- ple of Illinois just the same as it costs money to develop a commercial estab- lishment. It is your further duty, therefore, as florists to make your wants known not only to us but to your senators and representatives to the end that when these people meet at Springfield to decide on the very best way to dispose of the .$20,000,000 of state appropriation, that the florists, who are heavy tax payers, will not be forgotten. So, let me again remind 1 ^^3IEj^^,r'^ '?>- 1 ■T ^ ^H^^^^^ ^P^-M 1 \m^ ' 1^ \1 nrv-^ -1 f 1 4 k^ ^^KL u M w w^^^^ iiu\ «BJi 4 \ , 1 SMITH'S NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM A;STHETIC. you that you have a serious duty, a constant and ever present duty toward this your newly developed child at the state university. This youngster will need not only to be fed and clothed but it needs some brothers and sisters. We have an excellent range of houses, but these must be devoted for a long .term of years to the special problems for which they are now being used. If we are to do your work in the largest and best way we must have rose houses, chrysanthemum houses, violet houses and orchid and palm houses. What we have done thus far is but a beginning. We must go forward until there is here on the campus of your university an equipment for floricul- ture which will mean as much to this industry as does some of our other equipment to the other industries of the state. If, when this is all done, it should chance to be that we have not succeeded in adding one jot or tit- tle to the sum total of floricultural knowledge, the effort will have been worth while and the money will have been wisely spent because by it and through it there will have been devel- oped in the hearts and minds of these three or four thousand students a love for and appreciation of flowers, the importance of which can only be ap- preciated by you men who spend your lives in this, the noblest profession or calling of man kind. Will we do our full duty; can we be made to see the glorious opportunity? THE CARNATION. Guarding Against Stem Rot. ■ The plants of the earliest plantings are now beginning to give us some good blooms with a reasonable length to the stem and the principal work just at this time is to encourage a steady, healthy growth by following up closely every little detail. Bright days followed by cool nights are con- ditions favorable for a rapid building up of the plant growth, and the more of the healthy, sturdy growth that the plants take on at this time greater will be the returns during the mid- winter months. All shading should be removed from the glass so that the plants get the benefit of the full sun, also if there is any repairing of the houses, such as putting in glass or fixing sash bars, still to be done, it should be attended to right away. There is not anything more detrimen- tal to the well being of the plants than that of having the soil of the beds saturated in places by the rain coming through broken lights in the roof. Stem rot is the main thing that keeps the carnation grower anxious at the present time, it being more prev- alent in some soils than others. To 776 The American Florist. Nov. 4, guard against it still keep the surface of the soil open by frequent scratch- ings, also pay strict attention to the watering. Allow the beds to dry out well before giving them water and then water thoroughly. There is not anything more favorable for the spread of stem rot than to have the soil in the beds dry in the interior and wet on the surface, so that there is a wet collar around the stem of the plant. The plants planted into the houses in July will have assimi- lated to a great extent the substance of the soil and are now well estab- lished with roots throughout the beds. This makes it necessary that these plants receive more moisture at the roots than what should be the case with the later planted stock which is not yet so well established. A sup- ply of plants from the field should be potted up to fill in any vacant spaces in the beds caused by stem rot. Pot up the plants now and put them in- side, then if required, they can be used at any time. Before filling in the spaces, remove the soil from which the diseased plant has been taken and fill in with some fresh soil. As soon as the shoots begin to lengthen out aud bud up, disbudding should be attended to, but at this early date it is particular that the removing of the side shoots be gov- erned with a little judgment, and rather than distress the plant be con- tent with a medium length of stem to the flower for a few weeks yet. It is a little early in the season for the weather conditions to allow for favorable opportunities for fumigating to keep down the insects, so the spraying of the plants should still be followed up regularly. If all the plants needed have been taken from the outside planting ground, do not leave any plants there to decay, but clean them off and burn them if not needed for use or for sale. C. W. Johnson. THE EXHIBITIONS. National Association of Gardeners. The annual meeting of the National Association of Gardeners was held at Morristown, N. J., October 27, with about 100 gardeners and florists, rep- resenting all parts of the country, in attendance. Addresses were made by J. K. M. L. Farquhar of Boston, Mass., on "Gardeners' Opportunities"; J. Otto Thilow of Philadelphia, Pa., who spoke on raising the standard of gardeners and placing them on a higher plane in life. W. J. Stewart of Boston, Mass., spoke on horticultural lines, and Charles H. Totty dwelt upon the na- tional show of 1913. The election of ofiicers resulted as follows : T. W. Logan, president. M. L. Tilliston, New York, first vice- president. W. H. Rennie, Pasadena, Calif., sec- ond vice-president. M. C. Evel, Madison. N. J., secretary. P. Calvary, Mass., treasurer. The report of the financial condi- tion of the association was read and many new members were admitted. Manchester, Mass — The annual fall show of the North Shore Horticultural Society was held in the town hall Oc- tober 25-26. Hartford, Conn.— J. K. M. L. Farqu- har of Boston addressed the Connecti- cut Horticultural Society October 23 on "Japanese Gardens and Horticul- ture." Chrysanthemum Society or America. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. Philadelphia, October 21. — Mrs. Bart- lett E. Hayward, pink incurved, scored 85 points, exhibited by G. A. Lotze, Glen Burnie, Md. Chicago, October 28. — Arthur Orr, lemon yellow incurved, scored 81 points, exhibited by Peter Schilt, Ev- anston, 111. Aesthetic, lemon yellow, scored 87 points; Rose Gem, pink in- curved, scored 90 points, both exhibit- ed by Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Cincinnati, October 28.— Pink Gem, pink incurved, scored 87 points, exhib- ited by Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. No. 10-1909, white incurved, scored SO points, exhibited by H. W. Rieman, Indianapolis, Ind. New York, October 28.— Sport of Brighthurst, bronze, scored 85 points, exhibited by Alfred J. Lbveless, Lenox, Mass. special PREMIUMS. The following special premiums are offered for the annual exhibition of the Chrj'santhemum Society of America to be held in conjunction with the St. Louis Horticultural Society at St. Louis, Mo., November 7-11, 1911. Chrysanthemum Society of America prize — Best 10 chrysanthemum blooms of any variety. Silver cup. Jerome Jones prizes — Best 10 blooms Chrysanthemum Mrs. Jerome Jones; first, .$15.00; second, $10.00. Offered by Jerome Jones, Boston, Mass. Elmer D. Smith prizes — Best 12 blooms chrysanthemums in 12 varie- ties, introductions of 1910 and 1911, shown in separate vases, not less than 12-inch stem; first, $15.00; second, .$10.00. Offered by Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. William Wells prizes — Best three blooms Chrysanthemum Mrs. G. C. Kelly; first. Gold medal; second. Silver medal; third. Bronze medal. Best six sprays single Chrysanthemum Miss Hilda Wells; first. Gold medal; second. Silver medal; third, Bronze medal. Offered by William Wells & Co., Mers- tham, Surrey, England. Charles H. Totty prizes— Best six blooms Chrysanthemum F. E. Nash; first, $15.00; second, $10.00. Offered by Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Henry A. Dreer prize — Best six blooms yellow seedling chrysanthe- mums of American origin, $10.00. Of- fered by Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Phila- delphia, Pa. Philip J. Foley prize — Best six blooms white seedling chrysanthemums of American origin, $10.00. Offered by the Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago. J. C. Vaughan prize — Best 10 blooms pink chrysanthemums of American ori- gin. Silver cup. Offered by Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Peter Henderson prize — Best s i x blooms crimson or bronze seedling chrysanthemums of American origin, $10.00. Offered by Peter Henderson & Co., New York. Lord & Burnham prize — Best 10 blooms any color chrysanthemums never before exhibited in this country, open to all American or imported vari- eties. Gold medal or $20.00. Offered by Lord & Burnham Co., Irvington-on- Hudson, N. Y. E. G. Hill prizes — Best 10 blooms Chrysanthemum Emberta, $10.00. Best 10 blooms Chrysanthemum Wells Late Pink, $10.00. Best 10 blooms Chrysan- themum Golden Gem, $10.00. Offered by the E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Hitchings prize — Best 30 blooms chrysanthemums, six varieties, five blooms each, not less than 18-inch stem. Silver cup. Offered by Hitch- ings & Co., New York. Entries for these special premiums are to be staged by noon, November 8. All entries for the special prizes to be made to Otto G. Koenig, Secretary St. Louis Horticultural Society, 6471 Florissant avenue, St. Louis, Mo., or to Chakles W. Johnson, Sec'y. Morgan Park, 111. Morris Co. Gardeners' and Florists' Society. The Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society held its annual show Thursday and Friday, October 26-27. This society is always noted for the high quality of its exhibits and this year seemed to have exceeded itself. This is particularly true of chrysan- themums and roses. In the rose exhibits it is interesting to note the fact that Bridesmaids are practically lost and both My Maryland and Killarney have to bow to the newer Radiance, samples of which were shown in magnificent condition, four foot stems, fully equal in all re- spects to the average American Beauty. In the chrysanthemum classes for 36 flowers in six varieties Wm. Duckham, superintendent for Mrs. D. Willis James, scored first. His_ exhibit con- tained magnificent specimens of W. Woodmason, Lady Hopetown and Bea- trice May. Chas. Barbanes, gardener for Dudley Olcott, Morristown, second. For IS flowers in six varieties, J. Linda- bury, gardener for Robert D. Foote, Morristown, was first. His Pockett's Crimson in this class were wonderfully fine and other very fine flowers were C. H. Totty and Rose Pockett, John Downing, gardener for Dr. D. H. Mc- Alphin, second, James Eraser, super- intendent for Otto H. Kahn, Morris- town, third. For 12 flowers in 12 var- ieties, one vase, Alex. Robertson, gar- dener for E. H. Wells, Montclair, was first. This exhibit contained magnifi- cent specimens of Alice M. Flagler, F. E. Nash, Mary Mason and Lady Hope- town. John Downing, second. For 10 white, one variety, Wm. Tur- ner, gardener for M. C D. Borden, Oceanic, was first with Beatrice May, Wm. Duckham second with Mrs. David Syme. This condition was reversed in six white, where magnificent flowers of Mrs. David Syme were exhibited by Peter Duff, gardener for Mrs. J. Crosby Brown, Orange, who was awarded first against Alex. Robertson, second. For 10 pink Wm. Duckham was first with Lady Hopetown. One of the most striking exhibits in the show was the class for 24 blooms in 24 distinct varieties, single stem, shown in single bottles. This class was won by Wm. Duckham, who had a re- markable collection of varieties. They included, as the very finest, Harry E. Converse, W. Woodmason, Mrs. G. C. Kelly, Mrs. H. Stevens, Chrysanthe- miste Montigny, Alice Lemon and Onunda. Wm. Turner was second with a wonderfully even lot of blooms. Er- nest E. Wild, gardener for C. W. Hark- ness. Madison, was first with what the judges thought the 12 best flowers in the exhibit. They were as follows : W. Woodmason, Rose Pockett, Mary Farnsworth, Naceur Bey, Alice Lem- on, Mrs. David Syme, Beatrice May, Pockett's Crimson, F. E. Nash. Lady Hopetown, Frank Payne and George Lock. His nearest competitor was J. Lindabury, and third prize was won by James Eraser. igii. The American Florist. 777 The special Stumpp & Walter prize was won by Alex. Robertson for six flowers in six varieties wliich were all of superb quality. F. E. Nash, Lady Hopetown, Hon. Mrs. Lopes, Gladys Blackburn, F. S. Wallis and Alice M. Flagler, Peter Duff taking .second. In the class for six flowers, one variety, James Fraser scored first in six pink, with fine Wni. Duckham; in six bronze with Rose Pockett; six crimson, Pock- ett's Crimson, and J. Lindaljury first for six yellow with F. S. Vallis. The vase of chrysanthemums arranged for effect. John Downing was first and James Fraser second. The class for pompon chrysanthemums was won by Henry Gaut, gardener for J. T. Pratt, Glen Cove, L. I. John Downing scored first for 12 vases of singles. In the commercial classes Chas. H. Totty ran first clean down the list, showing Mrs. David Syme for 10 white; R. F. Felton for 10 yellow; Reginald Vallis for 10 pink and Mrs. O. H. Kahn for 10 of any other color. The chief noticeable fact about the chrysanthemum exhibits was the pre- dominance of the Australian varieties. Outside of Merza, F. S. Vallis and Chrysanthemiste Montigny, the entire show maj^ be said to consist of Austra- lian varieties. The peer of them all was Mrs. David Syme. It was too early tor the growers in this vicinity for any other varieties which will possibly be seen in New York next week in better condition. In the rose classes L. A. Noe was first for IS American Beauties. L. M. Noe Estate first for 12 of the same variety. Wm. Kleinhelnz, gardener for P. A. Widener, Elkins, Pa., second. L. M, Noe was first for 25 Bridesmaids and 2.5 Brides, but was beaten by L. B. Coddington for 25 Richmonds. Mr. Coddington scored first for 25 Killar- neys, L. A. Noe second. This condition was reversed in 25 White Killarneys where L. A. Noe scored first and L. B. Coddington second. For 25 any yellow roses Chas. H. Totty scored first with 25 Lady Hillingdons. L. B. Codding- ton second with the same variety. First for 12 Bridesmaids went to Robert M. Schultz; 12 Richmonds, C. H. Totty; 12 Killarneys, Wm. Kleinhelnz, who also won in 12 White Killarneys. Edward Behre, Madison, N. J., got first for any other pink with 12 Radiances; 12 any other color was won by Andrew Morrison, gardener for John F. Dryden, Bernardsville. with 12 Melodys. For the "best vase of roses, any variety except American Beauty." Chas. H. Totty was first with splendid samples of Sunburst. This rose excited the ad- miration of everyone in the hall and was featured in another large exhibit by the same exhibitor, not for compe- tition. Chas. H. Totty also won first for 25 pink roses, any other pink with Radiance. In the classes for groups John Down- ing was first in the class for chrysan- themum flowers arranged with foliage or flowering plants, for effect, and H. B. Vyse, gardener for A. R. Witney Es- tate, Morristown, second. One speci- men plant in flower : First prize was awarded to Peter Duff with a fine plant of Mrs. R. Hooper Pearson. One specimen white, same exhibitor, first with Lady Lydia. John Downing got first for 12 chrysanthemum plants in flower, single. stems, six-inch pots, and Peter Duff, six plants In flower, was second. The orchid tables were a beautiful feature of the show. First prize was given Wm. Duckham. The predomi- nating feature of his exhibit was Den- drobium phalffinopsis Schroderianum. The prizes for carnations were twen- ty-five any pink variety, W. H. Duck' ham first with Mrs. C. W. Ward, Wm. Kleinhelnz, second, G. F. Seipp, Chat- ham, third. Twenty-five blooms white, Wm. Kleinhelnz, first. Twenty-five blooms red, G. F. Neipp. Wm. Duck- ham was first for 25 blooms any other color. Ernest Wild first for 12 blooms pink, with splendid flowers of Princess Charming. Wm. Duckham, llrst for 12 flowers Wodenethe. John Watson, gardener for J. W. Cromwell, Summit, first for 12 red. Badgley, Reidel & Meyer's special prize for vase of carnations was won by G. F. Neipp, with fine gloriosa. For 100 double violets, Richard Langley of White Plains, N. Y.. was first and Pe- ter Duff, Orange, first for 100 single. For 12 vases single chrysanthemums J. W. Everitt, Glen Cove, L. I., first. In the vegetable classes for Bodding- ton's special prize, for a collection of vegetables, 12 varieties, Harold B. Vyse first with a very high-class exhibit, Jas. Fraser coming second. Peter Hender- son & Co.'s special .prize, Jas. Fraser first and H. B. Vyse second. Apples which are not usually a very strong feature of this show, were shown in splendid condition, the principal prize winners being John Downing and Wm. Reid, gardener for Sydney and Austin Colgate, Orange. The special prizes awarded were as follows : Cultural certificates to Spring Brook Farm, Morristown; J. Linda- bury, gardener, for carrots and beets; Thos. Jones, Slush Hills, collection of orchids. Certificates of merit to C. A. Work, Madison, for specimen Boston fern and two Ponderosa lemons. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, exhibit of orchids, Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., for collection of dahlias and ferns, and W. A. Manda, South Orange, collection of dahlias and ferns. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, was awarded a special prize for outdoor chrysanthemums. George Instone, upon the success of the show; financially it beat last year's record, and everybody is happy. Joseph W. Pybus. Lenox Horticultural Society's Fall Show. The Lenox Horticultural Society held its eleventh annual exhibition at the Town Hall, October 25-26, and fully maintained its prestige. Plants, fruit, vegetables and cut flowers were all at high watermark. Cups and special prizes were more numerous than usual, and in most cases competition keen. W. D. Sloane of Elm Court (F. Heeremans, gardener), won the H. A. Dreer cup outright for group of plants, also J. Breck & Son's cup for 24 cut blooms of chrysanthemums. Mrs. R. W. Winthrop (S. Carlquist, gardener), won the President's cup for 12 varie- ties of vegetables, and also W. C. Gloeckner's cup for .50 mixed blooms of carnations. Mrs. J. E. Parsons (R. Spiers, gardener), won the Elmer D. Smith prize for chrysanthemum Lenox. G. Foster (E. Jenkins, gardener), won outright the E. Jaques cup for 18 varie- ties of vegetables, also the A. N. Pier- son cup for roses. S. P. Shotter (A. Jenkins, gardener), won the Chrysan- themum Society of America cup for 10 blooms of chrysanthemums. W. M. Salisbury, For Court (J. W. Pybus, gardener), won Julius Roehr's special prize for specimen orchids. Other firms that subscribed handsomely towards the show were Hitchings & Co., Elizabeth, N. J.; Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J.; Peirson U-Bar Company, New York; Bon Arbor Company; Lord & Burnam Co., New York; A. T. Bod- dington, New York; Scott Brothers, Elmsford Nurseries, New York; Frank Howard, Pittsfield, Mass., and Peter Henderson & Co., New York. Julius Roehrs staged a small collection of very interesting orchids, some of which were very choice, and C. H. Totty had a stand of mostly new varieties of Japanese, single and pompon chrysan- themums. The committee on arrangements was Walter Jack. Robert MacConnacchie and A. Bund, but the former should have a special medal for the way he kept his temper at all times. He is a topnotcher at the show business. Also, we must congratulate our secretary. OBITUARY. Mrs. Elsie nartlol. Mrs. Elsie Martini, wife of A. Mar- tini, head gardener at "Koramoor," Lake Geneva, Wis., died October 22 of tetanus, resulting from a broken limb received in a runaway accident. Mr. Martini, formerly with the Ernst Wienhoeber Co., Chicago, came with his family to Lake Geneva a year ago and made a great many friends in this community, who sympathize with the bereaved husband and children in their deep sorrow. Mrs. Martini was 39 years of age and was a woman of sterling character, beloved by all who knew her. The funeral was attended by the members of the Gardeners' and Foremen's Association and a large number of sorrowing friends. The floral tributes from members of the associa- tion and friends were beautiful and expressed in a measure the esteem in which Mrs. Martini was held by her associates. L. Gibson. L. Gibson, proprietor of a florist es- tablishment at Twentieth and Adams streets, Louisville, Ky., died at his home October 24 in his sixty-ninth year. Mr. Gibson' was born at Bloom- field, Ky., December 24, 1S42, and at the outbreak of the civil war enlisted, serving on the U. S. gunboat Petrel. By an accidental discharge of a mus- ket during gun drill he lost an arm, and after recovery was employed as orderly at the government paymaster's headquarters. He later accepted a po- sition in a greenhouse and after ob- taining experience started in the busi- ness, and notwithstanding the loss of his arm made floral designs, potted plants and performed the other duties connected with the establishment. He had a most g'enial personality and po- lite manner, which built up a thriving business. George M. Woodward. George M. Woodward, a well-known gardener of Chicago, died October 24, aged 63 years. Mr. Woodward was born in Malvern, England, May 21, 1848. After obtaining horticultural training he came to America, arriving in this country in 1876. He here ob- tained employment in his chosen call- ing and for 14 years was with the John Lester estate. Severing his connection here he took charge of the J. J. Mitchell grounds and greenhouses. He was a member of the Chicago Florists' Club and the Modern Woodmen of America. He is survived by a widow, three sons and two daughters. The funeral was held Friday, October 27, and was large- ly attended by florists and gardeners of the city and vicinity. Charles Zimmerman. Charles Zimmerman, head of the firm of Chas. Zimmerman & Sons, 7150 Cottage Grove avenue, Chicago, died at his home, October 23, aged 64 years. Mr. Zimmerman was born in Swit- zerland and came to America in 1871. He first obtained employment in hor- ticultural lines, his chosen profession in the eastern states, and then came west, accepting the position of garden- er on the J. J. Mitchell estate at Chi- cago. Fourteen years ago, in company with his son, he established a general florist business in Chicago, which has been successfully continued. He is survived by two children, a son and daughter. The funeral was held Octo- ber 25 and the interment was at Mt. Olive cemetery. 778 The American Florist. Nov. TheAmerigan Florist 1885 Twenty Sixth Yeab lUll Subscription. United States mhcI flexico, $1,00 a yeur. Canada 92.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Dnion, K.SO Subscriptions accepted only from tiiose in the trade. When sending us changeof address always send he old .address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our corresiiondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 60 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS — Rambler roses "^^ —Outside tulips f"9 —Gladiolus ColvlUei TW — Otaheite orange (illus.) 7J0 — Spiraea Jajionioii JJO Violet houses "^"^ The retail trade J^O — The empire shower (illus) ^70 — Preparing floral work "70 Wintering dahlia roots 771 The rose Jp — Preparing the compost 772 Value of experiment stations to florisis 772 The E. G. Hill Go's new rose (illus.) 773 The carnation 775 — Guarding against stem rot 775 National Association of Gardeners 776 Morris Co. Gardeners' and Florists' Society.. 776 Lenox Horticultural Society 777 Obituary — Mrs. Elsie Martini 777 — L. Gibson 777 — George M. Woodward 777 — Charles Zimmerman 777 Florists' club anniversaries 778 American Rose Society 778 Chrysanthemum Society of America 778 People we know 780 — James JMcHutchison 780 Is'ature's seed distribution 780 Milwaukee 781 Chicago 782 Horticultural Society of Chicago 785 New Orleans, La 785 Chicago bowling 785 Washington 786 Cincinnati ; 786 Philadelphia 787 St. Louis 789 Boston 790 Pittsburg 791 New York 792 Boston Flower Exchange 792 Louisville Ivy 792 Cleveland 794 The aggressiveness of plants 798 The seed trade 802 —Sturgeon Bay, Wis 802 ■ — Bouquet green 802 ■ — Noxious seed law 802 — A new lawn grass 802 — Parcels post progress 802 Market gardeners 806 —Radishes 806 Potato flour in Europe 806 Yonkers Horticultural Society 800 The nursery trade 808 — A rare shrub at Kew 808 — Rhus typhina 808 — Fall flowers at Arnold Arboretum SOS Zanesville, 0 810 Nashville, Tenn 820 San Francisco 822 Albany, N. Y 822 An early and severe winter is pre- dicted by the weather bureau for the middle west. It is reported in our city newsletters this week that George G. Solomon, of Boston, has filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy with liabilities of $12,- 000, and that a receiver has been ap- pointed in the business of H. L. Blind «& Brc, Pittsburg, which carries liabili- ties of $143,000. "• Personal. President-Elect Vincent of the .Socie- ty of American Florists will visit Chi- cago November 10 and 20, and has fixed stereopticon lecture dates as fol- lows : St. Louis, Mo., November 8; Cincinnati, O., November 14, and Louis- ville, Ky., November 15. Floiists' Club Anniversaries. In an item which appeared in the American Florist, issue of Oct. 7, page .jG6, the date of the organization of the St. Louis Florists' Club was given as June 28, 1887. We are in receipt of the following : Ed. American Florist : On June 28, 188C, the St. Louis Florists' Exchange was organized and the following year the name was changed to the St. Louis Florists' Club, which according to name would only be twenty-five years old next June, but we must consider our organization dated June 28, 188G. which made it twenty-five years old June 28, 1011. and which we celebrated. J. J. Benecke, Sec'y. [From all data obtainable the date of the organization of the St. Louis Florists' Club was given as June 28, 1887. We are only too glad to give the same publicity to the statement of the secretary of the club. Ed.] American Rose Society. EXIIIBITION IX .IANC-\RY. 1812. The arrangements have been made for the joint exhibition of the Ameri- can Rose Society, the American Carna- tion Society and the National Sweet Pea Society of America at Detroit, Mich., in January. 1912, to be held in Wayne pavilion adjoining the Michi- gan Central union station, where trains from New York, Boston. Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Washington. Cincinnati, Chi- cago, etc., come in. The hall is spa- cious and so arranged that ventilation is readily adjusted. The effort will be to make this a great popular show. The trolley lines come to this city from all the sur- rounding country. An effort is also being made to issue a prize list of value. The American Rose Society asks the support of all its friends for the list of premiums. The Annual Bulletin for 1912 will be mailed by Christmas and contains much matter of interest. We would be glad to hear from any and all intending exhibitors at an early date, and we are fully assured that the Detroit people will do all that is possi- ble to aid the exhibition. BENJAMIN HAMMOND, Sec'y. Cttrysanthemum Society of America. EXAMINING COMMITTEES. President Elmer D. Smith announces the committees to examine new chrys- anthemums for the ensuing year which are as follows : Boston — Wm. Nicholson (chairman), James Wheeler, Alex. Montgomery. Ship flowers to Boston Flower Ex- change, C. Park street, care of chair- man. New York — Eugene Dailledouze (chairman), .Wm. H. Duckham, A. Herrington. Ship flowers to New York Cut Flower Co., 5.5 Twenty-second street, care of chairman. Philadelphia— A. B. Cartledge (chair- man), John Westcott, S. S. Pennock. Ship flowers to A. B. Cartledge, 1514 Chestnut street. Cincinnati— R. Witterstaetter (chair- man), James Allen, Henry Schwarz. Ship flowers to chairman, Jabez Elliott, Flower Market, care janitor. Chicago— J. B. Deamud (chairman), T. E. Waters. Ship flowers to J. B. Deamud, 160 N. Wabash avenue, Chi- cago. __Shipments should be made to arrive by 2 p. m. on examination days to receive attention from the committee. Must be prepaid to destination and an entry fee of $2.00 should be forwarded to the secretary not later than Tues- day of the week they are to be exam- ined, or it may accompany the blooms. Seedlings and sports are both eligi- ble to be shown before these commit- tees, provided the raiser has given them two years' trial to determine their true character. Special attention is called to the rule that sports to re- ceive a certificate must pass at least three of the five committees. The committees will be in session to examine such exhibits as may be sub- mitted on each Saturday during Octo- ber and November, the dates of which will be October 7, 14, 21, 28, and No- vember 4, 11, IS, 25. OFFICIAL JCDGING SCALES. Commercial. Color 20 Foliage 15 Form 15 Substance 15 Fullness 10 Size 10 Stem 15 Total 100 Exhibition. Color 15 Form 15 Stem 5 Depth 15 Foliage 5 Size 30 Fullness 15 Total 100 Single Varieties. Color 40 Stem and FoIi.ige. 20 Form 20 Substance 20 Total lOO Pompon Varieties. Color 40 Fullness 20 Form 20 . Stem and Foliage.. 20 Total 100 Single varieties to be divided in two classes — the large flowered and the small flowered. Chas. W. Johnson, Sec'y. Morgan Park, 111. Coming Exhibitions. (Secretaries are requested to supply any omissions from this list and to correct any d:ites that may have been altered since the last advices.) Asbury Park, N. J., November 7-8, 1911 Chrysanthemum exhibition, Elberon Horticul- tural Society, Casiuo. Wm. Seymour, West End, N. J. Baltimore, Md., December 4-9, 1911. — Mary- land Week Exposition, Maryland State Horticul- tural Society. Fifth Regiment .\rmory. Prof. C. P. Close, secretary. College Park. Md. Boston, Mass., November 9-12, 1911, — Annual chrysanthemum show, Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society, Horticultural hall, William P. Rich, secretary. Chicago, March 18-17, 1918,- Spring show, Horticultural Society of Chicago. ,\rt Institute. James H. Burdett, secretary, 1020 West 104tb place, Chicago. Cincinnati, O,, November 13-18, 1911 Fall ex- hibition. Cincinnati Florists' Societv, Horticul- tural Hall-Music Hall. George S. Bartlett, sec- retary. 131 East Third street, Ciucinnati. Dobbs Ferry, N. Y., November 3-4, 1911.— Fifth annual ilower show. Dobbs Ferry Horti- cultural Society. Town hall. Hartford, Conn., November 8-9, 1911,— Chrys- anthemum show, Connecticut Horticultural So- ciety. Putnam Phalanx Armory. Geo. W. Smith, secretarv. Melrose. Conn. Milwaukee, Wis., November 13-19, 1911.- Fall Flower Show, Milwaukee Florists' Club, Audi- torium. Gustave C. Mueller, secretary, 926 Ninth street, Milwaukee. Mount Kisco, N. Y., November 3-6, 1911 .\unual exhibition. Northern Westchester County Horticultural and Agricultural Society. Whit- h^k's Garage. Marshall Crisraan. secretary. New York, November 3-7, 1911,— Fall exhi- bition. Horticultural Society of New York, .\mericnn Museum of Natural History, Central Park West and Seventy-seventh street. Geo. V. Nash, secretary. New York Botanical Garden. Bronx P:irk. New York. New York, November 3-12, 1911.— American Land and Irrigation Exposition. Madison Siiuare Garden. Gilbert McClurg. general manager, Singer bnihling. New York. Philadelphia, Pa., November 7-10, 1911 An- nual exhibition and chrysanthemum show, Penn- sylvania Horticultural Society, Horticultural hall. Broad street, below Locust. David Rust, secretary. Horticultural hall. Philadelphia. St. Louis, Mo., November 7-11, 1911.— Fifth fall floral exhibition and ptnuological display. St. Louis Horticultural Society, Coliseum, Jef- ferson and Washington avenues. Otto G. Koe- nig. secretary. 0473 Florissant avenue, St. Louis. St. Louis, Mo., November 7-11. 1911. — Annual exhibition Chrvsanthemum Society of America, in connection with the St. Louis Horticultural Society. igii. The American Florist. 779 Stamford. Conn., November 3-4, 1911. —First iimiuiil exhibition, Wostrhcster ami Fairfield Ilortienlturnl Society, Cnsiiiu. J. H. Mc-Ardic, seerotary, Mcrritt biiiUliiiK. Grccnwicb. Worcester, Mass., November 9, 1911. — -Cbi'ys- uiitbenimii exliil)itiuii. Wor.rstcr Count v. Horti- .Milturnl Society. Hnrlicuitural hull, is Front street. Leonard C, Midgloy, secretary, Worces- ter, Mass. MeetiDgfs Next Week. Buffalo, N. y.. November 7, 8 p. m.— Huffalo riiirisrs" Club. ;;.sr.-S7 Fllic-.tt street. Butte, Mont., November 10. — Montana Flo- rists' Ciiii), f'nluiiibia Giirdons. Chicago, November 8. — Gardeners' and Flo- rists' Union No. H'Ola, 10 and 12 Clark street. Dayton. 0., November 6. 8 p. m, — Dayton Fl.M-ists' Chib. ;;7 Kast Fiflh street. Detroit, Mich.. November 6, 8 p. m. — Detroit Florists' ClMb, 112 Farmer street. Fall River, Mass., November 7, 8 p. m.^Fall Uiver Florists' and Gardentrs' Association. Grand Rapids. Mich., November 6. — Grand Uapids Florists' and Gardeners' t^luV», office of lui'nilier. Hartford, Conn. . November 10. 8 p. m. — Connecticut Horticultural Society, County build- injr. Indianapolis, Ind., November 7, 7:30 p. m. — State Florists' Association of Indiana, State House. Los Angeles, Calif., November 7. — Los An- geles County Horticultural Society. Madison, N. J., November 8, 8 p, m. — Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society, Ma- sonic hall. Montreal. Que., November 6, 7:45 p. m. — Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club. Royal Guardians builfling. 211 Sherbrnolc street, west. New York, November 8, 4:30 p. m. — Horticul- tural Society of New York, Anaerican Museum of Natural History. Omaha, Neb. , November 9, 8 p, m. — Omaha Florists' Club, City Hall. Philadelphia, Pa., November 7, 8 p, m. — Florists' Club of Pbiladelphia, Horticultural liall. Broad street, above Spruce. Pittsburg, Pa., November 7, 8 p. m. — Flo- rists' and Gardeners' Club of Pittsburg, Fort Pitt hotel. Tenth street and Penn avenue. Salt Lake City. Utah, November 7.— Salt Lake Florists' Club, Huddart Floral Co.. 64 Main street. Seattle, Wash., November 7. — Seattle Florists' Association, Chamber of Commerce, Second ave- nue and Columbia street. St. Paul, Minn., November 7, 8 p. m. — Min- nesota State Florists' Association, 510 Snelling aTenue. north. St. Louis, Mo. , November 9, 2 p. m. — St. Louis Florists' Club, Odd Fellows' building, Ninth and Olive streets. Toledo, 0,, November 8.— Toledo Florists' Club. Washington. D. C, November 7, 8 p. m. — Florists' Club of Washington, 1214 F street, N. W. Wants, For Sale, Etc One Gent Per Word, Gash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See ReadyReference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted— By a gardener. 24 years old 7 years' experience; sober. Private place pre- ferred. Key 515. care .American Florist Situation Wanted— Florist. German, all around caaD wisbes position- good references; Chicago preferred. Key 492. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Young man wants place as fireman; 17 years experience; good Chicago references. Address Key 504. care American Florist. Situation Wanted — By young lady; position in flori-jt store; first class saleslady and designer; best references; city preferred. Key 513. care American Florist, Situation Wanted— By traveling salesman: 15 years' experience; well acquainted wrth plants, seeds and florists' supplies; a hustler; can speak German. Key 494. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— An Al carnation and chry- santhemum grower wishes to secure a situation with a reliable firm: can furnish the best of refer- ences, for further particulars. Address Key 506. care American Florist, Situation Wanted— By storeman. An expert designer and first class salesman, capable of tak- ing charire. is desirous of securing a situation in or near Chicago; first-class references. Address Key 510. care American Florist. Situation Wanted-As clerk in retail or whole sale business fifteen years experience: am well posted in alt branches of the business can furnish first class references. Address Key 503. care American Florist. Situation Wanted- Hollander; single, age 26 as assistant on commercial or private place. latter preferred; well up in greenhouse work and vejjetable lines: wrshes steady position. Florist, care Box 41. Western Springs. Ill Situation Wanted— By German gstrdener. 25 years ot age. having had practical and theoretical experience in greenhouses and gardens, also general farming and vegetables. Address Frederick Gerken, 515 VV. 145ih St., New York city. Situation Wanted— By first class florist and plaotsman: Americap. married, stiictly sober and reliable; 22 years' expedience; Al grower and propagator, also good designer; eastern states preferred. Address Key 512. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— On a private place near larce town or city by ao experienced gardener, (from England), capable of laying out grounds. and doing all work in planting, growing and care of gardens; 6 years last situation: age 34 married R. Armsden, Walker, New York. Situation Wanted— In New England States or Western States. Car fare repaid. Experienced German Rardner 45 years old. Grower of bench cut flowers, pot and bedding plants. Familiar with many special cultures. Propagator and nurseryman, forcer of all kinds of bulb stock. Want work as foreman or other independent sit- uation on a place of 30.000 to 50X00 feet of glass. .Address Key 509. care American Florist. Help Wanted— Good all around greenhouse man waered; one n^i afraid to work; stale wages in first letter. Edward Tatro. Salina. Kans. H-lp Wanted— English speaking gardener; must be single man; private work; vegetable gar- denand greenhouse; give references. Address Key 514. care American Florist, Help Wanted— Capable manager for retail florist and landscape business. Only men of ex- perience need appU. Address Pino. 41 Washington St.. Providence. R. I, Help Wanted— A bright young man asafisistant in wholesale commission house: reference re- quired. The Florist Exchange. Franklin and St. Paul St.. Baltimore. Md. Help Wanted- At once, good grower for retail place; experienced in roses, carnations, 'mums, potted and bedding plants; don't write unless you can produce eoods, L. D. Singer, Frankfort, Ky. Help Wanted— An experienced and capable seedsman, especially qualified in garden and grass seeds; good position for the right party. Galloway Brothers-Bowman Co., Waterloo. Iowa- Help Wanted— Working foreman; retail place: 20 000fett; roses, carnations and general stock; must be strictly sober, reliable acd competent to take charge; give referpcce and state wages wanted. Smith & Gannett. Geneva. N. Y. Help Wanted— Good all round greenhouse man strictly sober: must be good propagator and grower of carnations; steady position for right man; married man preferred. Calvary Cemetery Greenhouse. 606 Oakton St. Evanston. 111. For Sale— No. 246 Sectional second hand hot water boiler for sale cheap: Inquire of J. A. Brown. Florist. Howell. Mich. For Sale— Gr^at Falls Floral Co.'s greenhouses and stock. Splendid opening for a hustler with small capital. B. Kapfel Great Falls, Montana, For Sale— or lease with privilege of buying, greenhouse plant of five houses with one acre oif land: located four miles from Hartford and New Britain: population 170 COO; write at once for par- ticulars. Wallace B. Goodwin & Co.. Elmwood. Conn. For Sale or Rent— An old established retail florist store in Chicago, located on Wrightwood. Sheffield and Lincoln Aves. Greenhouse in connection. For further particulars call on or write J. T. Helbok, 941 Wrightwood Ave.. Chicago. 111. For Sale— 10 greenhouses, about 18 COO feet of glass, all new. mostly modern improved business established for 20 yeare; an S-room house, barn. 10 acres of land in connection in the town of Rocton on the outskirts of Beloit Wis., about three miles from the postcffice of Beloit; the only wholesale vegetable plant grower for Beloit mar- ket also a shipping trade of 23surroundinK towns: only one greenhouse in Beloit besides ours: pop- ulaJion of the town is 18.000: the cause for selling is poor health. J. H. Farnsworth. Rockton. III. For Sale Owing to death of owner. Seven acres of land eight greenhouses. lOroom house, stable and al stock, including horses and wagons City water, inside city limits, at entrance ot cemetery. Car service. Established in city 33 years. H. G. SIEFERT, Admr. Xenia, O. For Sale Retail flower store, in a thriving community in western Pennsylvania; store doing a good business and mailing money: best of reasons for selling; full sarticulars can be had by addressing Key 507. care American Florist. Storeman and Designer. A floral designer of ability and a store- man who has handled high class cus- tomers desires a position in an up-to-date establishtnent catering to the best trade; can furnish references as to character and ability. Address Key 511, care America n Florist. A HOLLY WREATH Red and Green. FOR HOLIDAY CIRCULARS AND ADVERTISING. Plates for printing this fine Holly Wreath in two colors — green leaves and red berries and ribbon— $3.00 per set of 2 plates. Larger size, 3^4x4 inches, .$5 00 per set of J plates. Plate shown here for one color, $1.50. The large size, one color, $L'.70 Cash with order. AmcricanFlorisiCo. 440 S. Dearborn t., CHICAGO. X nn ^M±.KILAN rLORIST. Nov. PEOPLE WE KNOW. James McHutchlson. In 1893 the boom which Australia had enjoyed for the five previous years burst and James McHutchison left his native land without funds, but with indomitable pluck and courage and commenced his travels over a greater portion of the world, finally settling in New York, where after a few years experience in this country, he estab- lished the well known house of Mc- Hutchison & Co., importers of plants and nursery stock. Mr. McHutchison was born in Bal- larat, Victoria, January 19. 1873, his father and mother being among the early settlers of Australia. When he was 16 years of age he obtained a posi- tion with Paton & Son, then vice-regal and leading florists and nurserymen of Melbourne. During the five years he was employed with this firm he ob- tained a general knowledge of horti- culture, in store, warehouse, under glass, and in the nursery, which formed the foundation on which his success in after life was built. In 1893 when the land boom burst, every bank in Melbourne toppled, one after the other. Business was dead, with every- one trying merely to hold on to what they had. Then the "wanderlust" struck him He had no money as all he earned had been given to his folks. He left home with $1.75 in his pocket and got a position as a gardener on a station away up in the bush. After eight months of this rough life, he had saved enough money to take him somewhere, so returned to Melbourne and bought a ticket for New Zealand via Tasmania. In New Zealand he stayed two and one-half years, traveling over the coun try extensively, and had many inter- esting experiences, worked in horti- cultural pursuits in Christchurch, Well- ington, Palmerston, N. Wanganui and Auckland, and left there for Sydney, intending to travel around the world for two years and return at the end of that time to Auckland, N. Z. After a three weeks visit to his home in Melbourne, he bought a ticket for Bremen, <3ermany (that was the fur- thest he could get on any line), and traveled through Germany a little. Saw Berlin and Hamburg and finally escaped from there like a criminal, having no passports, on a small fish- ing steamer to England, from there to Prance, Holland and Belgium and re- turned to England. With little trouble a position was obtained at Thomas Rochfords, Broxbourne, then (as prob- ably now) the largest greenhouse es- tablishment in the world. Here he re- mained for 10 months, the manager kindly transferring him to the depart- ments in which he was most interest- ed. Arriving in New York in 189G he obtained employment in the green- houses at the Wm. Rockefeller estate, on the Hudson, under Wm. Turner, where he stayed for 13 months, fullv recovering his health and learning the ways of the country. Looking for a broader field he returned to New York and accepted an offer to travel for Sie- brecht & Son, on commission only. This lasted only for a few months, but it was experience well paid for, 'and brought him an offer from Aug. Rho- tert, an import agent in New York, to travel for him. Five years of travel- ing gave him a wide acquaintance, not only with the largest American flo- rist, seed and nursery firms, but with the European sources of supply as Well. In June. 1902, he established the present firm of McHutchison & Co., in a small office at 218 Fulton street, and sailed for Europe on the next steamer to make connections. This work was so well done that today they still rep- resent practically the same firms, though they have, of course, all in- creased their equipment as the in- crease in American exports warranted. Three years later a partnership was formed with Mr. Hoffmire and Mr. Knickman, who still continue as his associates at 17 Murray street. New York, where they had to move for larger accommodations in 190G, and now occupy the entire second floor of James McHutchison the building. The business in the past nine years has grown to enormous pro- portions. It is not only the largest of its kind, but is unique in many re- spects. The trade is exclusively in import horticultural lines, rendering original foreign invoices— having their own custom house department— selling only to importers and jobbers and usu- ally making up carload lots for the Pacific Coast and all distant points. The business is built up on the prin- ciple that only that trade is worth while, that is profitable to all con- cerned in it. Nature's Seed Distribution. Each season presents its own pecul- iar beauties. November, often regarded as cold and chill, the death time of the year, has a special charm for those who love the woods. While most of the leaves have fallen, and either lie in sweet smelling heaps by the path- way, or are driven in wild mazurkas by the wind, a few wine-colored, taw- ny, bronze or amber tinted still remain untouched. Oaks, for instance, are never more picturesque than now as the light shines through their persist- ent foliage. Again, the walker is very much impressed by the yellow, or ochre or sienna colors of many grasses Those along the salt marshes are par- ticularly lovely while on sandy upland banks one notes the feathery plumes of andropogon. This leads us to speak of the varied means of distribution which nature em- ploys to scatter fruit and seed, writes Dr. W. W. Bailey in the American Botanist. The object of such disper- sion IS to remove the young scholars if we can so call a seed, from the too direct and overshadowing home in- fluence. A little observation during the season, only, goes to show that wide distribution is not so much aimed at, as new chances and improved en- vironment. Thus if one watches the aeronautic ventures of thistles or dan- delion or milkweed he will be surprised to find that many times the balloon or parachute is empty. The passenger has stopped in his own country or, in other words, seed or fruit have 'become detached near home. Of course, there are times in tempest or gale when winged or plumose fruits and seeds are ivhirled to remote distances, but it is not the rule. -A.nother mode of dispersal is duly im- pressed at this season upon the pedes- trian, who finds his clothes lined with burs or prickly pods. Nature is very fond of this grapnel method of seed distribution. She may employ simple spines as in cockle bur, or hooks as in burdock, or spines with retrorse teeth as in beggar ticks. The object is the same in all cases; viz: to make ani- mals and man the agents in scat- tering the offspring. It is too late, now, in most cases to observe the me- chanical means of propulsion employed by wild geranium, wood sorrel, violet, etc. It may be, however, that a branch of witch hazel (Oct. 30) in flower, if taken home may some night surprise the collector by an unwarrantable ar- tillery discharge. The shining seeds are forcibly expelled from the woody capsules. We have often tried to ana- lyze—it is too subtle a sentiment to catch— the peculiar feeling induced by the spider-like yellow flowers of this witch hazel or hamamelis. Why should it bloom so late, even after its own fo- liage can no longer give it countenance? Sometimes one sees, brought from the West Indies, the so-called "sand box." This is a woody capsule, in which the tension is so great, that when relaxed the seeds are sent in a noisy bombardment to a long distance. Who could fill that box — repack it again? "Where is that Promethean heat which could its light relume?" We cannot, in so brief an article by any means exhaust the list of ways in which seeds are dispersed. Many fruits by their colors are attractive to animals. Their pulp may be eaten and the seeds rejected. Then, as every one knows, birds make a tremendous scat- tering when they alight on a thistle top or a sumac. Nature's political economy is not always to be seen of men. Water is an agent in transfer- ring many seeds and fruits which by special levity or by contrivances adapted to the purpose, float on stream, river or ocean. There is no more fas- cinating study than is afforded by thip branch of ecology. Melrose Park, III. — The Elmhurst Floral Co. has been granted articles of incorporation. The capital stock is ?10,000, and the incorporators are Her- man Weiss, Paul L. Haertel and Wil- liam H. Reich. EXTRA FANCY STOCK A large supply of Chrysanthemums, Roses, Carnations, Valley, Violets and Greens of all kinds. Order of us for the Best in the Northwest Current Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. 86 to 48-inch $:; 00 L'4 to ;iO-inch $2 00 to 2 50 18to24-iiich 150 !■-' to 18-inch 1 00 ROSES Per 100 Specials $8 00 to $10 00 Richmond ;... $:", (JO to $8 00 Killarney ...■..■;.::. :! 00 to 8 00 White Killarney , :'. 00 to 8 00 Roses, our selection $3 00 MISCELLANEOUS Snapdragon, per bunch 85cto50c Mignonette, per bunch L'Bc MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 Carnations, fancy $3 00 to $4 oO common 1 60 to 2 00 'Mums per doz., 75c to $;; 00 Harrisii Lilies lo 00 to 12 50 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Adiantum, extra fine Asparagus Strings each, $0 50 to iO 75 Asparagus Bundles. ...each, 25 to 60 Sprengerl Bundles each, 25 to 36 Smtlax per doz., 1 50 to 2 00 Galax, green per 1000, 1 50 " bronze per 1000, 1 60 Ferns per 1000, 1 50 Subject to change without notice. 1 50 HOLTON& HUNKEL CO 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. nilwaukee. -V PKOSPEROUS ^\'EEK. The past week things ha\e moved lively witli carnations and roses scarce, which helped the sale ol; chrysanthe- mums. Carnations have .stiffeiied up considerably and the prices have ad- vanced on them and the same can be said of the roses, the dark and cold weather having shortened up the sup- ply so much that it is impossible to All all orders for them. Lily of the valley was also a scarce article in the market, as all the growers seemed to be out of crop at the same time. There is plenty of green to fill all re- quests. The week was rather a pros- perous one, as the city had the honor of being able to entertain President Taft, which caused a large demand for American Beauties and other fancy Howers, and there was a large quantity 'jf flowei's used for the funeral of Au- gust Uihlein, the popular brewer and liorse man. ^•OTES. W. C. Zimmerman is sporting his new Ford delivery car which he says has a horse and wagon beat at all times for prompt service. But he had a close shave on Tuesday ^^iien out in his touring car delivering a floral design which he had placed in the rear seat. While looking around to see if it was still in its place, his machine collided with a wagon load of iron pipes and the entire front was torn off. It was almost a miracle he did not get seriously hurt, and he was for- tunate to get away with only a few slight bruises. The machine is badly damaged. H. V. Hunkel is very busy making the final arrangements for the big tlower show that will open in the Audi- torium on November 13. Every one of the local florists should do all in their power to advertise the show and help the management and the various com- mittees to make this fall show a rec- ord-breaker. It can be done vei"y easily and all that is needed is to pull together and a little boosting by each member of the trade. Holton & Hunkel Co. is cutting a lot of fancy chrysanthemums and American Beauties; the latter are ex- ceptionally fine, with large buds on long stems well clothed with luxuriant foliage. They are also filling a large number of orders for kentias and ar- aucarias of unusually fine quality. C. C. PoUworth Co. report business good. This firm is cutting some fine fancy chrysanthemums and carnations. The conservatory in the I'ear of the store is now completed and will be stocked with palms, ferns, and bloom- ing plants to supply the trade. The Baumgarten Floral Co. has had a large amount of funeral work. Among their orders was a casket cover which was made entirely of orchids and lily of the valley, which was very artistically arranged. Gust Rusch & Co. are well satisfied with the way business has been going on. There is something doing all the "time and they are receiving a nice large lot of stock with which to take care of their trade. Manke Bros, are having their aver- age cut of carnations, which are fancy stock and selling readily. They are also commencing to cut some fine Ma- jor Bonnaffon chrysanthemums, which sell well. Ed. Stewart has been serving on the jury for the last month but expects to be excused for he does not want to serve and prefers to take care of his business. He reports business as good. Gust Mueller, of Mueller & Schroeder Co., says his carnations are fine but are off crop at present. He expects to have a fine crop in a few weeks. Xic. Zweifel is adding a new house 200 feet long, which he is going to use for young stock. He is cutting his usual amount of carnations. Only nine days more and the fall flower show will open at the Audi- torium. The bo.wling scores this week are as follows : Currie . ..15e 132 99 Nohos . . . .159 122 135 Manos . ..127 113 Hi) naUi(la.v .147 136 129 Lietz . . . 82 71 80 Eggebr'ht 141 121 149 Hunkel ..137 101 »;; Zweifel . .150 147 Holton ..182 134 Beginning in November the ladies' bowling club will bowl at Steinke's alleys and this will help to make things more pleasant for both clubs. G. R. Dayton, 0. Business is good, there being no one in the fiovi'er trade complaining. The first frosts in this section were recorded October 23, killing the outdoor flowers, thus making trade better for the real florists. Carnations are plentiful, as are also chrysanthemums. NOTES. Miss Ruby Bartholomew, the talented daughter of Geo. Bartholomew, mana- ger of the Miami Floral Co., has an- nounced her marriage as an early fall event, and the happy couple are going to Bermuda on their honeymoon. The Dayton Floral Co. cleared through custom house, Dayton, port of entrj', six cases of azaleas and six cases of araucarias and palms this week. Matthews the Flprist is cutting his first Paper White narcissus and they are of good quality. R. B. Kilberry has done a great busi- ness in field-grown vincas this season. M. ■*' 782 The American Florist. Nov. 4, CHRYSANTHEMUMS Fancy Pompons, Long Sprays We are cutting them in all colors. Prices are very low just now. Yellow, White and Pink, fancy stock $5.00 per 100 sprays. Bronze, Maroon and Fancy Singles at $6.00 to $8.00 per 100 sprays. Try a $5,00 Order of Our Selection These Fancy Pompons are the latest thing in Chrysanthemums, and are in big demand by the flower-buying public. Beauties, Roses, Fancy Caraations and Other Stock All our own growth, at regular prices. Our Selection of Roses In lots of 500 at the rate of $25.00 per 1000. BUY DIRECT OF US, as we are growers and guarantee our stock strictly fresh. BASSETT & WASHBURN Office and store: 131 N. Wabash Ave. « Chicago. Greenhouses: Hinsdaie« Illinois Cbicago. TUE CHYSANTHEMUM SEASON. The chrysanthemum season Is now approaching its height and this flower simply dominates the market. They are to be had in quantities of all color and of all grades from the smallest pompons to the immense exhibition blooms. But with all the large re- ceipts they are finding a good market and the blooms of quality are bringing good prices, $5.00 a dozen being quoted for the extra quality stock. It would be diflicult to name the varieties that are now to be had, but among the prominent ones now seen are CoL D. Appleton, Timothy Eaton, Crocus, Clementine Touset, and Major Bonnaf- fon, which are to be obtained in fine shape. The roses are now being re- ceived in large quantities but still they all find a good sale. The market is be- ing ver5' well cleaned up from day to day. The trade for All Saints' day was exceptionally fine, the wholesale houses all having large orders for chrysanthe- mums and other flowers, many report- ing that the shipping trade for that day exceeded other years. Hallowe'en also called for many decorations, making al- together a very busy week. The roses are fine, splendid American Beauty, Kil- larney. My Maryland, Mrs. Marshall Field. Mrs. Jardine and Perle des Jar- dins being received every day. The newer varieties are to be seen but not In quantities enough to cause mention, with the exception of Mrs. Aaron Ward which is growing in popularity. Carnations are of fine quality and are finding a good market, the prices hold- ing up well. The receipts of orchids are a little heavier, some beautiful Cat- tleya labiata and Denbrobium formo- sum and Oncidium varicosum are to be had. Lilies are not in such large supply, but there are enough to fill all orders. Lily of the valley is just about equal to the request. The outside stock is now at an end, the frosts of last week finishing it up. Some few bunches of cosmos are to be had where it has been protected, but the great quantities of dahlias are a thing of the past. Greens are in good supply and of excellent quality, and the ber- ried branches as samples are being shown. The blooming plants are be- ginning to make their appearance in the store windows. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine being seen quite well in bloom. NOTES. Fred Lautenschlager informs us that his firm. Kroeschell Bros. Co., is build- ing a large greenhouse boiler and plan- ning the heating sytem for the Fal- mouth Mushroom Cellars that are un- der construction at Boston, Mass. The cellars will be modern in every partic- ular and when completed will look more like an up-to-date public service build- ing than it will a structure devoted to commercial purposes. Wheelwright, Haven & Wright, the weTl-Known archi- tects of Boston, have the contract for the building and Kroeschell Bros. Co. of this city the contract for installing the heating system. Frank J. Farney, the traveling rep- resentative for M. Rice & Co. of Phila- delphia was showing the local florists his firm's latest novelties which he had on exhibition at the Sherman house this week. His line was very complete and consisted of such articles as are absolutely necessary in conducting an up-to-date retail establishment. B. O. Orpet, Lake Forest, returned from the east October 30 and reports a very informing and enjoyable trip, an account of which he has promised to give our readers at an early date, H. C. Rowe has a very attractive window this week, Hallowe'en giving an opportunity to introduce some tak- ing features. H. E. Klunder has ac- cepted a position at his store and his artistic touch can be seen in the ar- rangements. John Poehlmann and his force of as- sistants put in a busy week at the Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s store. The stock is arriving in the best of condi- tion and in quantity large enough to meet all demands. Wietor Bros.' stock is meeting with very ready sale and large quantities of roses, carnations and chrysanthemums are sold at an early hour. The Killarney roses are of fine quality. John Starrett had a busy week at the Hotel LaSalle arranging the floral dec- oration for the various banquets that were given in honor of President Taft. Wm. J. Smyth delivered several large and elaborate funeral designs to the Walsh residence on October 26, when the funeral of the banker was held. Walter W. Adams says his firm, the Adams-Robertson Co.. filled several large orders for the John R. Walsh fu- neral which occurred last week. The S. Wilks Mfg. Co. is prepared for large orders. They have several hot water greenhouse boilers under con- struction. George Perdikas has enlarged his store on Jackson boulevard and is now better prepared for the busy season. A coffee tree in bloom is an object of interest at the John Paulus store on North Clark street this week. Percy Jones is again headquarters for New York violets and as a result a large quantity are sold daily. R. G. Simmen of LaSalle visited Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s large plant at Morton Grove October 27. Fred Krauss has given up farming and has resumed his position with the E. F. Winterson Co. John Then is recovering from a se- vere cold. a^ Poehlmann Bros. Co. 32-34-36 E. Randolph St. Long Distance Phone Randolph 35 CHICACO, ILL- Extra Special long Roses, $10 to $12 per lOO. Current Price List. — AMERICAU beauties Per Doz. Long, specials $4 00 36-inch 3 00 30-inch 2 50 24-inch 2 00 18-inch 1 60 Short.. .Per 100, $2.00 - $6 00 - $8.00 - $10.00 Per 100 KILLARNEY, Special $ 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short 3 00 RICHMOND, Special 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short 1 3 00 WHITE KILLARKEY, Special 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short 3 00 MY MARYLAND, Special $8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short ... 3 00 Subject to change without notioe. Per 100 PRINCE DE BULGARIE 4 00 to 16 00 MRS. AARON WARD 4 00 to 12 00 PERLE and MELODY 3 00, $6 00 to 8 00 Cattleyas per doz., $5 00 to $<; 00 Dendrobiuins per doz. , 4 00 to 6 00 Oncidiums 3 00 CARNATIONS, Per 100 Fancy white, pink and red " 4 00 First quality 3 00 Short Lawson, Winsor, White 2 00 Mumi, white and yellow..per doz. , $2 00, $3 00, $4 00 " Small per doz., $1 00 to $1 50 " Pompons, white, pink, yellow, maroott, bronze per bunch, 50c to 75c Harrisii LlHes per doz., $1 50 10 00 Violets, single and double 75 to 100 VaUcy $8 00 - $4 00- $5 00 Plomosus Sprays, Sprengeri $2 00 - $3 00 - $4 00 Plumosus Strings, extra long... per string, 50c to 60c Galax, bronze per 1000, $1 50 green per 1000, 125 Ferns per 1000, 1 50 Adiantum Croweanum 75cto 1 oo POEHLNANN'S FANCY VALLEY EXTRA FINE HARRISII LILIES 1 We make these a specialty. Cae supply them all the Year. Ooce tried you will have no oBier High Grade Quality Stock The Beauties, Roses, Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Lilies, Violets, Pompons and other Miscellaneous seasonable Cut Flowers and Greens that we are offering are of the best quality and are bound to please. If you appreciate good service and would like to buy good stock at prices that are reasonable we would advise you to deal with us. Better Start Now. ZECH & MANN, WHOLESALE FLORISTS. L. D. Phone, Central 3284 162 N. WabasbAve. Chicago The Geo. Wittbold Co. is enjoying a busy season at its establishment in Edgebrook where quantities of plants and decorative stock are shipped out daily. The new lodging house, Hotel Wittbold, consisting of 16 rooms, is well under way and will be ready for oc- cupancy soon. Dwight L. Harris, vice president and general manager of the Pulverized Ma- nure Co., is very busy filling orders for Wizard Brand manure. J. A. Sikuta is advertising some large white chrysanthemums that he calls Prince Bismarck for $1.00 each, and it is amusing to see how the public will pay the price for the supposed new variety which in reality is nothing but one of our present day commercial whites. Mrs. M. D. Reimers of Louisville, Ky., was in town this week hurrying along the fixtures for her new store in the Seelback hotel. Luke Collins is installing two new hot water boilers this week and is planning on building two new houses in the spring. L. M. Leveson of the Palace Floral Co. says trade is picking up consider- ably and that the outlook is encourag- ing. R. W. Peterson was in the city this week putting up flower show posters for the honor and glory of Cincinnati. W. W. Randall, of the A. L. Ran- dall Co., is back fram a successful business trip through Indiana. Clifford Pruner left for the west with a full line of samples to drum up busi- ness for E. H. Hunt. Wm. Johnson is again performing the shipping clerk's duties at the Vaughan & Sperry store. Peter Propps is now with the Athe- nean Floral Co., East Van Buren street. John Muno renewed old acquain- tances on the local market on October 28. Herbert Stone, A. Lange's right hand man, was on the sick list this week. CHRYSANTHEMUMS All Colors, $1.50 to $2.50 per Dozen. ^'""^'?*o. BEAITIES, ROSES, CARNATIONS, CURRENT PRICE LIST — Subject to change without notice. Extra Choice Stock. BEAUTIES Per doz :eDrtra Select $3 00 ap-inch stem 2 50 aO-inch stem 2 00 24-iiich stem 1 60 20-inch stem 1 25 16-uich stem 1 00 12-lBch stem 75 Carnations, fancy 2 50 " medium 2 00 short 1 OOto 150 Easter Lilies, meditun 10 00 long....: 12 00 Klllarney \ SELECT White Kiiiarney I $6 00 per 100 Mrs. Jardlne ^ MEDIUIW Richmond / $3 f© $4 per |00 Maryland \ SHORT Uncle John / $2,00 per lOO Chrysanthemums perdoz., l 50 to 2 60 Pompons BOc to $1 00 per bunch VaUey per 100, 3 00 to 4 00 Ferns per lOOO, 1 60 Sprengeri and Asparagus Sprays. per bnuch, 50c All Green Goods at market rates. ROSES, our selection, $3.00 per lOO 162 N. Wabash Ave., OHLIOiVOO. Joseph Kohout and J. G. Schumann bought the Chicago Rose Co.'s range of greenhouses, consisting of 50,000 square feet of glass, located in Liber- tyville, and toolv possession on Satur- day, October 28. Both are experi- enced growers and well known to the trade, having been in the employ of Bassett & Washburn at Hinsdale for the past 10 and 13 years, Mr. Schu- mann in charge of the roses and Mr. Kohout of the carnations. The firm name will be Schumann & Kohout and the stock will be consigned to Chi- cago Rose Co.'s store on North Wa- bash avenue. The proprietors have the best wishes of the trade in their new undertaking and it is hoped that the venture will prove profitable. Philip L. McKee of the John C. Mon- inger Co., made a ilying trip to St. Joseph. Mo., on October 28, returning the following Monday. Mr. McKee evi- dently did some hustling for the few hours he was in that city, for he booked D. H. Mclnonch's order for two iron frame houses 28x100 feet, and had a ride behind the grower's trotter through the principal streets of that city, besides calling .on a few other, growers, all between train time. Otto W. Frese says that the Chi- cago Flower Growers' Association had a very good All Saints' day trade and that about 3,000 chrysanthemums were shipped out on October 29 and 30. This firm is now receiving fine Major Bon- naffon chrysanthemums from Frank Felke and a large quantity of Kiiiar- ney and White Kiiiarney roses from the Wellworth Farm greenhouses. Bassett & Washburn are cutting some large Timothy Eaton and Tel- low Eaton chrysanthemums that are selling at wholesale at .$.5.00 per dozen. The down town retailers are buying them as fast as they arrive at the .store and are featuring them in their win- dow displays. H. E. Kidder, mayor of Ionia, Mich., and manufacturer of the famous Ionia pots, was in the city this week on busi- ness. Mr. Kidder denies the fact that his mission was to introduce President Taft to the various local political or- ganizations. Geo. Keller & Son, manufacturers of red pots, have eight carloads of east- ern clay on the track, witli eight more to follow to wind tip this season's sup- ply. Business has been very good with the demand nearly equal to the output. There is lots of snap to the business as conducted at the J. B. Deamud Co.'s store, and in the large supply of sea- sonable stock displayed the home- grown violets are particularly notice- able. Mrs. Marie Hartung of Kensington, who has been under the physician's care for nearly a year, was removed to the Pullman hospital, where an opera- tion was performed. Zech & Mann liad their share of the All Saints' Day business and were kept on the .lump all day Saturday and Sunday filling orders that they had received. The Briggs Floral Co. had several large Hallowe'en party decorations the past week that kept Fred Strail on the jump arranging them. The L. Hrudka Pottery Co. has just received a carlo.ad of red pots from Harry Balsley of the Detroit Flower Pot Manufacturing Co. Tim Matchen says Peter Reinberg's Mrs. Aaron Ward and Melody roses are selling about as fast as they ar- rive at the store. Hoerber Bros, are finding that their Bride roses are selling as good if not better than their fancy Kiiiarney and White Kiiiarney. E. E. Pieser says that Kennicott Bros. Co's. business for October was most satisfactory and a little better than last year. John Risch says there is nothing lik(r Melody for a yellow rose and Kiiiar- ney for a pink, both in a class by them- selves. J. T. Helbok has had several offers for his store on Wrightwood avenue but has not yet found a suitable buyer. Theresa Scrivani, well known to the trade as the flower girl, died on Octo- ber 29 after a lingering illness. The A. Dietsch Co. is building two houses 25x100 feet for C. A. McNabb of Oklahoma City, Okla. Rober & Radlce of Maywood are building a new bulb house 12x75 feet of Moninger material. Ralph Keefe, formerly with Vaughan & Sperry, is now with the Batavia Greenhouse Co. Phil. Foley returned October 31 from the east, where he made a prolonged business trip. Henry Seitz is making a number of improvements to his store on Evanston avenue. Vaughan & Sperry are showing some White Garza chrysanthemums this week. Jack Henick is now in the employ or the Chicago Flower Growers' Associa- tion. Visitors : Chas. Frueh. Saginaw. Mich.: Mrs. J. C. Rennison. Sioux City, la.: W. F. Lea'gue. Hannibal. Mo.: F. C. Weber, St. Louis, Mo. GROTOK-, M.\.s.s.— H. Huebner has con. pleted the erection of a large green house and a cold storage building. Johnstown, Pa.— Traugott Malbranc has opened a new store in a conserva- tory at the Capital hotel. New refrig- erators and fittings, and a greenhouse 90 feet long on Main street, filled with plants and flowers made an inviting store at the opening in October, that was well attended and appreciated by the public. 4 tgii. The American Florist. 786 LARGE SUPPLY OF Beauties, Roses, Carnations, ^Mums, And all other Choice Seasonable Stock* Finest in the Market—Bar none. Current Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. Extra Fancy Beauties $^ 00 36 inch steins :'. 00 30 inch stems 2 60 24 inch stems 2 00 20 inch stems 1 60 16 inch stems 1 00 12 inch stems 75 Short stems 50 Richmond "" „ , , , ^" ^°?o nn KUlarney Extra select... $8 00 WhlteKiUamey ^^f'f' .^ ^ , l^ My Maryland, Medmm $3 00 to 5 00 Mrs. Field I ,, , , . ) Extra s elect 8 00 Uncle John ^select 6 00 Bride ) Medium $8 00 to 6 00 Ivory ) Extra select... 8 00 Sunrise > Select 6 00 Perle medium aOOto 5 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward i Medium 6 00 Melody /Short 4 00 ROSES, out selection 3 00 Chrysanthemums per doz., $1 50 to $3 00 Harnsil Per doz., $1 26 to $1 60 Carnations per 100, 2 oo to 3 Go Valley per 100; 3 00 to 4 00 Adianturo 1 Oo Asparagus, per bunch 60 Ferns, per 1000 1 60 Peter Reinberg, 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Horticultural Society of Chicago. The preliminary premium list for the tirst spring exhibition of the Horticul- tural Society of Chicago to be held in the Art Institute, March 12-17, 1912, is issued. Prizes are offered for flow- ering and bulbous plants; pot roses, palms, ferns and foliage plants; roses. carnations, sweet peas and other cut flowers. A copy of the prize list may be had upon application to J. H. Bur- dPtt, secretarv, 1620 W. 104th place. New Orleans, La. WEATHER COOL AND PLEASANT. For the last ten days the weather has been quite favorable to the grow- ers of chrysanthemums, to develop their flowers, but too late to bring them to the perfection they should be. as it is we will have only half or three- quarter blooms at the most, and the florists are booking orders heavy with Chicago for All Saints' day. Since the eool spell came in some 15 days ago business has picked up and is quite brislv. and the gardeners are now busy making their winter lawns. NOTES. The New Orleans Horticultural Soci- ety held its monthly meeting last week and it was largely attended. It was proposed that the society give one grand show in the fall of 1912, inviting the truck farmers and agriculturists to participate in conjunction with the. horticulturists in giving a grand ex- hibit of the products of the state of Louisiana, which it is hoped will at- tract the people to attend, as a flower show in itself has always proved a dismal failure. H. Papwort'h, president of the Me- tarie Ridge Nursery Co., has sent out invitations to the public and the Hor- ticultural Society to call at the nur- sery Sunday evening, October 29, to in- spect their chrysanthemums grown in the greenhouses. Refreshments will be served. P. A. Chopin has a fine collection of plants. in his houses, and is prepared for a good fall and winter trade._ Mrs. F. Gruaz of Washington avenue is doing a land oSice business in the cut flower line, also in plants. Mrs. C. Reames has entirely reno- vated her greenhouses, which are well stocked with plants. H. Dorscher's crop of white chrys- anthemums have failed for the All Saints' day sale. A. Alost has a fine lot of flowers for November 1 trade. D. Chicago Bowling. Some very interesting games were played at Bensinger's alleys Wednes- day, October 2.5. when the Orchids won two games and lost one to the Violets, and the Roses won two and lost one game to the Carnations. John Zech, the Orchid's old reliable war horse, was again high man of the evening, bowling 205 in the first, 183 in the second and 100 in the last game played. Chas. Bailiff also bowled over the 200 mark and was followed closely by Allie Zech, who bowled 199, and Wm. Graff and John Huebner had 193 and 191 points to their credit in the last game played. With a little more practice the boys will again be bowling in their regular form and some close and exciting games may be looked for before the season closes. If you are not a bowler and would like to look on, come up. Everybody is cordially invited. The following table shows the num- ber of games won and lost by each team to date : Won Lost Roses 4 S Carnations 2 ID Individual and team scores for games played October 25: Won Lost Orchids 11 1 Violets 7 5 Orchids Huebner .".Wl 182 191 Grate 1.51 177 193 Degnan ...137 113 149 Farley 131 158 136 Zech 205 183 190 Totals... 755 813 859 Violets Bergman ..172 191 122 Cole WienU'bcr Olsem Friedman 138 97 138 173 136 152 173 15S 141 180 136 180 Roses Goerisch ..148 121 178 Hend'ks'n 154 176 163 Stack 169 171 178 LazerofC . . 166 106 97 Wolff 147 159 163 Totals... 784 733 781 Carnations Lorman ...125 124 147 Bailiff ...140 148 201 Winterson 90 111 129 SchiUtz ...165 144 162 ZecU 179 169 199 Totals. ..830 715 733 Totals. ..CS9 006 838 786 The American Florist, Aov. ''The Busiest House in Chicago" Our Specials for This Weeic Are A fancy grade of Violets, Beauties, Roses, Carnations, Cilrysantliemums, Pompons, Lilies, Valley and Orchids, and a complete assortment of Greens* Give Your Orders to Us and We Will rill Them with Selected Stock. J. B. DEANUD CO. 'PVinnoc ' L.D. Central 8155. rnoncb , Antomttic 443S9. 160 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO WasUlngton. AN IMMENSE CUT OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS. There is no complaint about business. All the retailers seem to be reasonably busy, as indeed they have to be to handle the immense stock of chrysan- themums that is now pouring in. As a matter of course, all other stocks are now overshadowed by them, but roses, carnations and violets are by no means out of the running. There seems to be much funeral work and we have recent- ly noted large flat pieces made up with large pink chryanthemums and autumn foliage that were very fine. We speak of pink chrysanthemums, but would not lavenders be a better adjective for most of them? Growers seem to be cutting chrysanthemums close and it is a good move. A chrysanthemum that is wide open when cut is almost a back num- ber. NOTES. George H. Cooke, who was a grower before he went into the retail business and is well informed, said recently in speaking of the dahlias that conditions for their successful growth have been ideal this season. He added that the dahlias seen this season had been a revelation to many customers because they never expected to see such good ones. He talked further on a feature that should interest growers. Said he : "Every previous year that I have lived in Washington the dahlias were killed by frost just when they were at their best. This year there has been no frost (October 28), but the dahlias have practically flowered themselves out. It is the same with the cannas you see in the parks, though frost has not touched them, you may say that they have ripened." All of which goes to prove that leaves and flowers have their time to fall and that in more instances than many people are aware of, the blooming qualities have been weaken- ing long before the frost puts on the finishing touches. The venerable W. R. Smith of the U. S. Botanical Garden.s is a patient in Providence Hospital, this city. Not- withstanding his more than fourscore years, he has been quite rugged and ac- tive during the past summer. He at- tended the Baltimore convention, as will be recalled by the readers of the AMERICAN Ploetst. About October 24 he was seized with serious illness and has since been in the hospital. When we visited him, October 29, he was resting easily and it was believed at the hospital that his condition was much improved. That the interest and sympathy of a host of friends follow him is evidenced by constant inquiries It the hospital concerning his condition. Miss Marie Gude, oldest daughter of Adolphus and Mrs. Gude, will be mar- ried to Charles DeShields at the New York Avenue Presbyterian church, this city, on November 1.5. Miss Gude is a young lady of fine education and excel- lent qualities of mind and heart, one of the girls destined by Providence as the maker of a happy home. Mr. DeShields is a young and rising business man of this city, with exceptionally fine traits of character. Otto Bauer, manager of the Wash- ington Florists Co., has a unique Hal- lowe'en window decoration — the moon, a witch and a broomstick. We are not well posted on the physical conforma- tion of witches, but are willing to take Mr. Bauer's word for it that his witch is up to date and modish. We think he has been reading Tam O'Shanter. C. P. Grose, who a year or two ago started growing flowers in a small way near the Congressional Cemetery, has been so prosperous that he is about to start a store at 1424 P street, N. 'W., be- side the Riggo Market. He will con- tinue growing and has erected another greenhouse during the past summer. George Shaffer says that business is very good, a great improvement over October, 1910, and better than any Oc- tober since he went into business. Mayberry & Hoover, who have a good family trade, are now offering a fine stock of palms and ferns and their store shows evidence of prosperity. E. J. Reynolds of Newark, N. J., who has been spending some time in the west, has entered the employ of the Washington Florists Co. W. W. Kimmel is showing very at- tractive features at his store at Thomas Circle. His conservatory is well stocked with plants. J. H. Small & Sons are now handling a fine cut of chrysanthemums, grown at their own greenhouses. A. F. F. Cincinnati. A DECREASED SUPPLY. The supply is shortening up consid- erably. The Estelle chrysanthemum glut is about over, and dahlias and cosmos are about out of the market. The choice varieties of chrysanthe- mums are finding little trouble in ob- taining buyers. On some days most all are completely ordered up before they arrive. These varieties include Clementine Touset. Col. D. Appleton, Pacific Supreme, Robert Halliday and Ivory. The supply of carnations is also on the decrease and naturally aro moving in an inverse ratio and going up in price to where they ought to be. At the close of last week and the be- ginning of this the offerings scarcely equalled the call for them. The sup- ply of white is still slightly heavier i than that of others. What was said ! of carnations is equally true of Ameri- can Beauties. Their quality is good and they move quickly. In other roses , there was in white for several days i preceding the beginning of this week I either a decided glut or an almost en- j tire lack of a request for them. All j were good, that is, the buds large, stems good and petals and foliage ! clean: still, they did not sell as they i should. Pink roses, on the contrary, \ are sold up to the last one and are now ' enjoying a good advance call. Easter lilies are strong in supply, in fact, en- tirely too strong; cheaper white chrys- anthemums seem to have crowded them into a second place for funeral work. As a result they move but slowly at any price. Violets, both New York doubles and local singles, are selling up almost daily. Lily of the valley are not moving quite as quickly as at last writing. The call for orchids has also seemed to have slackened somewhat. A strong request is appar- ent in all lines of decorative green, in- cluding ferns, asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, smilax, leucothoe and south- ern smilax. NOTES. The entertainment committee, con- sisting of Chas. H. Hoffmeister, C. E. Critchell and P. J. OUinger, promise all of us a right royal time at the smoker on the evening of November 16 at the Bismarck during the week of the flow- er show. The next meeting of the Florists' Society will be held at the Cincinnati Cut Flower Exchange, 24 East Third avenue, through the kind invitation of Alex. Ostendarp and A. C. Heckman of the latter firm. C. E. Critchell has been offering some splendid cattleyas. Visitors : Martin Reukauf of H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., and Bernhard Schwartz of Salmeier & Schwartz, New York. Following are the bowling scores a! the last roll off: Al. Horning 171 144 200 R. C. Witterstaetter 133 116 148 Ed. .Schumann 147 167 138 •T. Allen 124 160 138 C. H. Hotfmeister 145 146 143 O. H. Hoffmeister 133 113 10.^ Wm. Sunderbruch, Jr 95 177 142 Wm. .Schumann 217 148 150 There will be no bowling Monday, November 0. Next meeting November 20. H. BiDDEFORD, Me.— T. W. A. Smith, in addition to his floral work, is doing a large amount of landscape work thife fall. Extra Fancy 'Mums WHITE. YELLOW. PINK. LARGE SUPPLY OF BEAUTIES Roses, Carnations, Valley. In fact, we are well fixed on everything mentioned in the price list below: AMERICAN BIAUniS Per doz. 36ta4S'inch S3 00 to $4 00 24to30iiich 2 00to 2 50 18 to 24 inch 1 SO 12tol8-iDch 1 00 gtel2-iBch 50 ROSES Per 100 SpeclaU f8 ootoSio oo RlcbaiODd $3 00 to $8 00 Killarney SOOto 8 00 White KillarneT 300to 8 00 CURRENT PRICE LIST ROSKS. Per 100 Mt MaryUnd JOOto 8 00 Bridoi 300 to 8 00 Maid 300to 8 00 lOSXS. Oar Selection $3 00 MISCULANIOUS Per 100 Carnations, faocv 2 00 to 3 go commoo 1 00 to 1 SO Orchids perdo£...S5 00 to $6 50 •Mums »erdo2.. 1 00 to 3 00 Ponipon* 50c to 75c per bunch. u • T ,• Per 100 Harrisii Lillet 10 00® 12 56 Valley 3 00 to Adiantum.. 75 to Asparagus Strings — uch, 66c to 75c Asparagus Bunches. ..each. 25c to 50c Sprengeri Bunches ..each. 25c to 35c Smilax per doz., $1 50 to $2 00 Galax. green per 1000. 1 50 bronze per 1000. 125 Ferns per 1000. 1 50 Wild Smilax. (larci? cases enly) J5 OO Boiwood 150 !b. case) $7.50 Subject to change without notice 400 1 00 Extra Fancy Roses (all varieties mentioned above), $10.00 to $12.00 per 100. VAUGHAN & SPERRY Lon^ Distance Ptaone Central 2751. 161 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Philadelphia. TRADE ^-0I BRISK. The dahlias and chrysanthemums maliing the garden gay together, , was the rather unusual sight in many of the flower borders in this city and neighborhood the past weel\. The dah- lias ^vere generally killed off some- where between the tenth and fifteenth of the month, but this season the twenty-eightli has passed witli nothing more severe than a few chilly nights. The dahlia has outlived its usefulness, however, as the cosmos is so plentiful and the great quantities of chrysanthe- mums coming in have caught the eyes of the flower buyers, so that the dahlia appears to be crowded out. Roses have also been very plentiful and cheap, and the last few days have improved in quality so much that they are now quite salable. American Beauties have short- ened up a bit and advanced from , twenty to thirty per cent in price. Car- nations, while good, have been hard to move. Chrysanthemums are in full supply in all the standard seasonable varieties. Pacific Supreme was a leader with many growers and sold fairly well for a pink. Robert Halliday is a good yellow, but rather flimsy, seeming to lack substance. That sterling white Ivory is in; it is still the best mid- season white. The coming week will see the large flowered sorts and the season can be then eaid to be on in earnest. Some very nice pink and white sweet peas are seen and are a welcome addition to the assortment. Snapdragon is coming fine from some growers; this has established itself as a standard flower and will be a good seller the coming season. Violets are in good demand and fast getting into form. Growers should aim to get their stock to market the day it is picked. Their lovely odor is irresistible and fully fifty per cent of this is lost by the sec- ond day. Two shipments a day are bet- Headquarters for ORCHIDS and Fancy Stock CHAS. W. NcKELLAR, 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. ter than one and such co-operation from the growers will materially help the sale of this lovely flower. Gardenias are scarce; all coming in now are sold be- fore they arrive. Cattleyas are plenti- ful and move off fairly well at rather low prices. The condition of trade can hardly be said to be brisk. There are too many dull days, when after the early morning stir has quieted down there is little snap to the rest of the day. The shipping trade is reported fair by the commission men, but they say it could be a whole lot better. NOTES. The annual fall show and chrysan- themum exhibition of the Pennsyl- vania Horticultuarl Society, to be held November 7-11, promises to eclipse all farmer efforts and be the best held in years. The society and the Florists' Club of Philadelphia have both ap- pointed committees, which are acting jointly in inaugurating attractive fea- tures. Financial aid has been received and novel features and judicious ad- vertising promise to bring results. Any one having novelties or specialties which they desire to show should for- ward them care of David Rust, secre- tary. Horticultural Hall, Broad street, Philadelphia, so as to arrive by Tues- day morning, November 7. The new Leo Niessen Co.'s store is spoken of by all who see it as a great advance on anything of its kind in the country. At Twelfth and Race streets it is still farther removed from the city's center than their Arch street es- tablishment, but Mr. Niessen says they see no difference, as so much of the business is done over the phone. Their new auto delivery service will be in- augurated in a few days, which will be a great help in reaching the trade quickly. V K. Brampton, Ont. NOTES. The stock at the Dale Estate is in fine condition, the violets are of good quality, roses are particularly healthy, heavy cuts being made. One bunch of Killarney 680 feet long carried over four successive seasons yielded 11,300 blooms from 1,302 plants up to the middle of October. Orchids are having a heavy call and chrysanthemums sell well. Two new 150 h. p. boilers have been installed. Chas. Le Cocq, for six years night shipper at the Dale estate, and latterly with the Connor Floral Co. of Hamil- ton, has opened an up-to-date store in Fort William. The annual flower show at the St. Lawrence Arena, Toronto, takes place on November 14. Walter Calvert has just completed additions to his greenhouses. William Fendley has increased his plant during the summer. Mark Henderson has a ready sale for his chrysanthemums. W. G. P. 788 The American Florist. Nov, 4.. High Grade Roses None Better in the Market, Orders Filled to Meet Your Requirements. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Yellow— White— Pink. Large supply— Fine quality. $0.00, $8.00, $10.00, $12.00 $16.00, $20.00, $25.00 per 100, Easter Lilies Am. Beauties Good short and medium lengths, also long. Fancy Valley Also good short Valley for funeral work at $1.00 and $2.00 per 100. Klllarney WHITE and PINK. Good long and medium. Los Angeles, Calif. The principal feature of the market just now is the glut of chrysanthe- mums, these arriving in such quanti- ties that it is impossible to move them at anytliing like a fair price. Great flowers of Col. D. Appleton and other yellows sell for just what the retailers like to offer, and though good whites have been a little firmer there is still a glut, even of these, and already people are beginning to tire of the autumn queen and wisliing she would abdicate in favor of something else. A fair sup- ply of indoor roses are in, though some growers have pinched their plants, part- ly to rest them a little during chrysan- themum time and partly to help the crop later. There are still good Rich- monds and Killarneys coming in. while the outdoor flowers are particularly good. The pretty little Cecil Brunner is flowering freely and sells fairly well Carnations from inside are good, but at the price they bring there is nothing in it for the grower, the outdoor flow- ers flooding the market. Trade has been fairly good, especially in funeral work. President Taft's visit hardly caused as much business as was expected, though there was quite a little demand. Orders ahead are. however, quite good, show- ing that the retailers who are in a po- sition to know look forward to a busy season. The orchids arriving from the north are of a better quality than usual and, in addition to cattleyas, quite a number of spikes of oncidium varico- sum are shown. There has lieen, so far, little demand for any orchids out- side of cattleyas, but possibly there would be if more frequently shown. Plant trade is only fair, but in many cases the retailers are to blame. They show notliing but cheap stock and carry the same varieties from one year's end to the other. If the people SPECIAL PRICE LIST Each letter denotes a grade; A, being best; B, next; C, next; etc. each grade is quoted the price. When buying order according to list. Grade Chrysanthemoms. Yellow and white Pompona, W hiTc. "i t'Uow, I'inix and Jtroiize Callas American Beauties KilUarneys White Killarneys Rlchmonds My Maryland Carnations VaPey Eister Lilies Orchids, Cattleyas Smilax riiunoKUS Sorays Sprengeri Sprays Adiantnms ■ Hvbriduni. extra strong. Violets, (limbic and .single. A B c D E F G H * .25 ..'-.0 12. .50 .2.5 % .2.0 lo'.bo .20 t.l6 t .12 * .10 % .08 % .06 % .04 .16 .12^^ .10 .08 .06 .04 .10 .08 .07 .05 .04 M .02 .10 .08 .07 .05 .04 .(W .02 .10 .on ,07 .05 .04 .03 .03 .10 .0,« .07 .05 .04 .03 .02 .04 .03 .02 .01 V4 .OS .02 .01 H .... .10 fi.OO .08 500 .IB •12V4 .10 .■*> .... .OS .02 • •<■ .on .02 .... 1.0(1 .75 .50 ... ...^ 2 00 1.50 .... .7.5 .00 ..50 .... Below Each Bunch 'er 11X1 bach Perdoz E-aoh Per 100 Galax, SI 50 per 1000 per 1000 per 1000 .$5.00 Ferns 1..50 : Mrxican Ivy 60c per 100; 5.00 Wild Smilax, .guaranteed good, per case. 50 lbs....,; The Chicago Flower Growers' Association OTTO W. FRESE Gen. Manager. Phone Randolph 6449. €*V%\^%r^m0\. 176 N. Michigan Ave., l>IlICagO of the city were shown good plants at a reasonable price they would surely buy them, but this cannot ]ie done if the retailer expects to pay his grower a fair price and then make 400 per cent on top of it. A little more modern, less antique, method than this would doubt- less help some. At least, it would be worthy of trial. NOTES. At the October meeting of the Horti- cultural Society the attendance was not liarticularly good, the fact that the fall flower show was dropped for this year probably accounting for the temporary loss of interest. In the absence of the secretary John Morley performed the duties of that office. The principal busi- ness was the selection of a committee to arrange a winter programme. E. Kruckerberg, Chas. Winsel and John Morley being chosen. An interesting discussion on "Bulbs" took place, Mr. "Winsel and others giving their experi- ence. The secretary was instructed to write a letter of condolence to the widow of our late member E. "W. Davis and an anchor sent to the funeral was ordered paid for out of the funds of the club. F. R. Hills has his new greenhouse complete and planted to adiantum. The house is 33x130 feet and. in addition to the beds, Mr. Hill has had water- tight shelves made and planted, thus making use of all the room possible. He is very successful in growing this popular fern, and is at present cutting excellent fronds, for 5vhich he has a good demand. "Wm. Haerle has a fine show of cold storage Lilium rubrum and L. album which will continue from now on to Christmas or after. A few hundred fine pompon chrysanthemums in G-inch pots have met with a ready sale, being extremely bright and pretty and more or less of a novelty here. Cattleya lab- ista and a few early blooms of C. Tri- ana? are among the orchid offerings. Charlie Lewis, of the Wrights' Flow- er Sliop staff, is opening a store on Fourth street in the Angelus Hotel building. "^. Freeman is associated with him in the venture, and the style of the firm will be the Freeman-Lewis Co. It is .T, fine location, the store is being fitted up in fine style, and with Mr. Le5vis' experience should prove a great success. At the Los Angeles Flower Market immense quantities of chrysanthemums are being handled. 3S large boxes of Major Bonnaffons being opened up on the morning of our visit. The business here is just about double what it was a year ago. C. Morton has just re- turned from a business trip to San Francisco, Santa Cruz and adjacent towns. Hubert Morton, brother of Chas. Morton, of the Los Angeles Flower Market, has purchased a half interest in the Signal Hill place of the late E. R. Meserve. Mrs. Meserve having left Long Beach and removed to this city. S. Wichinas. who had a small store at Seventh and Spring streets, was run down and instantly killed by the Long Beach flyer last week. He was on his way to his grower to secure his violets when the sad accident happened. Dietrich «& Turner are sending in lai-ge quantities of roses from their Montebello plant, the fine red Prima Donna being a great favorite. Two new houses are to be added for Boston ferns and other plants. One of the prettiest windows seen in town for some time was that of the Angelus Flower Shop and was treated with pot pompon chrysanthemums in front, flanked with larger cut blooms. The career of the "Floral Shop" at 10 South Hill street was short, "To Let" signs being in the window. H. R. R. Cut Flo wers I E. H. HUNT FOR ALL OCCASIONS. FLORISTS* SUPPLIES TOO. SEND FOR PRICE LIST. 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO KENNICOTT BROS. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 163-165 N.Wabath Ave L. D. rhone Central 466. Chicago W« will have auftbioE In tht Una of CUT FLOWERS and GREENS that yon may want if anybody haa It. at '^hJcaeo market prices oo day of shipment. \ Percy Jones I 56 E. Randolph St.. CHICAGO | St. Louis. WEAXni:!! STILL UNPROPITIOUS. Cloudy and rainy weather has pre- vailed and the trade has suffered in consequence, but tlie Horse Sliow opens this weeli which will probably create some demand for American Beauty roses and violets. Out-door stock is about done but a small amount of this stock is still to be seen. Carnations have advanced in price. There are some extra fine Killarney, White Kil"- larney and Richmond roses coming in. Greens are having a good demand. ^OTES. The fifth annual tlower show of the St. Louis Horticultural Society will be held in conjunction with the annual exhibition and convention of the Chrysanthemum Society of America at the Coliseum, St. Louis, November 7-11. On Wednesday, November 8, Richard Vincent, Jr., of White Marsh, Md., president-elect of the .Society of American Florists, will deliver an illus- trated lecture and everyone is invited to attend. This day and evening have been designated "Ladies' Day." The premium list is issued and includes many valuable special prizes. Intend- ing exhibitors can receive a copy by addressing Otto G. Koenig, secretary, St. Louis. Mo. Frank Weber is cutting some fine chrysanthemums and his Killarney and White Killarney roses are of good quality. His carnations will come into good crop right after the chrysanthe- mums are through. He says that he thinks carnations will be scarce and high this winter. The W. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. is receiving some very fine Clemen- tine Touset and Polly R'ose chrysan- themums from George Madson of the Alton Floral Co. The sympathy of the trade is extend- ed to George Wagner, designer at Grimm & Gorly's, in the loss of his brother who was accidentally killed. George Wickmann, a well-known character around the wholesale houses, has fallen heir to $5,000. It pays to be a booster for the wholesale houses. lABUDLONG 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS pnnimrn ftc A Specialty bnUWbn Or LC.AMLINGCO. THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CBNTRALI^Y l,OCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phores Central 1978 and 1977. VlioMe Hover MM'Kete Chicago Nov. 1. Per doz. Roses. Beauty, specials 4 00 36-in 3 00 30in 2 50 24-in 2 00 18to20-in.... 1 25(7) I 50 Per 100 Short stem 2 00010 00 " Killarney 3 009)12 00 •• White Killarney 3 00@12 00 Richmond 3 00@10 00 Pcincede Bulgaria 4 OoaiO 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 3 OOfflO 00 My Maryland 3 00@1000 '■ Perle 3 00*6 00 Melody 3 OUfT) 8 00 " Kaiserin 3 00® 8 00 •• Bride 3 00318 00 " Bridesmaid 3 00® 8 00 " RheaReid 3 OOffi 8 00 ■' Uncle John 3 00@ 5 00 Mrs.Jatdine 3 00© 6 CO •' Mrs. MarsDall Field 3 00® 8 00 Carnations 1 50® 4 00 Bouvardia 6 00 Gardenias 5 0.8)6 00 Cattleyas per doz.. 4 00© 6 lO Dendr. Formotum...per doz., 5 00® 6 00 ■ " Phalaenopsls 15 00 Oncidiums 3 00® 4 00 VandaCttrulea perdoz., 3 00 Chrysanthemums... perdoz. 1 50^ 4 00 fompons per bunch, 35(7 I OO Liliuni Harrisii perdoz.. 1 00(71 50 Valley 2 000 4 00 Violets. Sinsle Sn® 1 00 •■ D.uble 500 100 Adiantum Croweanum 759) 100 Ferns per tOOO 1 50 Galax bronze 150 green " 1 25 PlumoBusStrine: each 60 Smilax perdoz.. 1 5092 00 Sprenperi. Plumosus Sprays 2 00(7' 4 00 Lewis P. Lord of Lord's Frost Proof Plant Box Co., Minneapolis, Minn., called on the trade last week. Miss Nellie McClure, formerly with the Volkmann Flower Co., is now with Grimm & Gorly. Louis Miller of Peoria, 111., stopped over on his trip to the coast. Adolph Ahner is bringing in some very fine violets. W. F. CROWERS — SHIPPERS nr-.n... ^fUT FLOWER^^ V** 154 N WABASH AVE. *V^ ^ MoHECEmmm Vention the American Florist when writina WIETOR BROS. Wholesale d,f FioW^rS drowers ol . All telegraph and telephooe orders giveo prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO HOERBERfiROS. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers, Telepbone Randolph 2758. Greenbouses DES PLAINES, ILL. Store. 162 N. Wabash Avenne CHICAGO A.L Randall Co. 66 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO. L. D. Phone Central 1496. Private Eicbanie All Departments. If you do not receive our price list regularly, a pcstal card will brine it. Zech&Mlann Wholesale Florists Room 218, 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Telephone, Central 3284. W. P. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTEH Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Lons: Distance Phone, Randolph 3619. John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. ou X jnn .TLM I:lKl L/i 1\ J .L U K J iS I . I\OV. 4, Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Cut Strings, 8 feet long, 50c each. Pink Killarney, Rose Plants Own Rcot 5tock. Send for Prices. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. WELCH BROTHERS, 226 DcTonftblTe St, BOSTON. MASS. Acacia Pubescens, American Beauty, Valley, Carnations, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and other seasonable stock. A Good Place to Buy %^\Z^^iSi Bulbs and Florists' Supplies, write next time you need anything C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis >Ai>ni>,ft.iiwifc...a.JJ.i;fi,le^|.!; Boston, Mass. Manufacturer of Florist Wire Designs, All kinds of Florist Supplies. DaA^er and Fancy Ferns $1.00 per 1000. Green and Bronze Galax, 50c per 1000: by the case. J7.S0. Boxwood, 50-lb. case, $7.50: by the lb.. 25c. Lanrel Wreaths, 10-inch. $1.75 perdoz.: 12'inch $2 25 perdoz.; 14 inch, $3.00 per doz.; 16-inch. $4.50 per doz. Laurel Trimming, 4 and Sc per yard. Mention the American Florist when writing RICE BROTHERS Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn* Mention theAmerican Florist when writtnf H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Piease mention theAmerican Florist when it/riting. Fresh Cut Valley AT ALL TIMES C. A. KUEHN, ffi^' 1122 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. AComplete Line of Wire Designs, Mention the Amcricun Florist when writing markets and keep in touch with tlicir old friends. At T. F. Galvin's and Welch Bro.«- we noticed something good in orchids:. Oncidium varicosum Roger.^ii was es- Chrysanthemums $l.SO to $3.00 per Dozen. Well grown stock, pink, white, yellow. We them in quantity now, and you ctn depend on us 4)est 'mums in this market. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., have for the $1.00 to $3.00 per Dozen. A good supply means good value to the retailer. Write to us when in the market for Beauties, we can quote you attractive prices. Wholesale Florists, N. W. Cor. 12tli and Race St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Pittsburgh Cul Flower Company WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Sevenih Streit, PITTSBUR6H, Pi WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Both L. D. Phones. ST. LOUIS, MO. 9appllesand Everything in Season always on hand Prepared Magnolia Leaves Green or Brown— Imported Stock Extra Choic<; Quality Guaranteed Per Carton, (about 10(0 leaves) $2.25 SCartoDsorover, per car ton 2.00 6E0. H.AN6ERMUELLER, Wholesale Florist 132« Fine Street. ST. tOUiS. MO. pecially g-ood at the latter place; some ^xtra fine lily of the valley was also shown. George G. Solomon has filed a volun- tary petition in bankruptcy, declaring liabilities of $12,106.90 and assets of $1,062. There is one secured claim of $1,000 and debts amounting to $11,- 1)90.59 are unsecured. We are sorry to report the death of Dorothy, two years and eight months >ld, daughter of E. Allan Peirce. Plttsburif. BETTER CONDITIONS. Conditions are somewhat better than at the last report, and all flowers mov- ing along briskly. Chrysanthemums, while very plentiful, clean up nicely, and while prices are not high neither are any being sacrificed. Lilies still refuse to move at any figure. Ameri- can Beauties, lily of the valley, and violets clean up nicely. Roses and car- nations are selling better. All the local stores had Hallowe'en window displays that were both orig- inal and interesting. The Zieger Co. had a full-sized tree made up with lan- terns, hollow pumpkins, etc., among its branches. While oncidiums and pump- kins are not a very good combination, Randolph & McClements made them so by their arrangement. A. W. Smith Co. had a full Hallowe'en table set with grapes, nuts and oncidiums, with cored out apples as candle holders. Mrs. E. A. Williams had a color scheme of crotons,' yellow and white daisies, md oncidiums that was very clever. Karl Klinke had a Hallowe'en barn- yard scene with pompon chrysanthe- mums here and there for the flower -ffect. Ernest C. Daum was on October 30 ippointed receiver for H. L. Blind & Bro., furnishing a bond of $100,000. The liabilities are reported $143,000 and the assets include eight acres of ground in Ross township, on which are T-rected their greenhouses. John Harris has been laid up a week ith a poisoned arm. .T. ^:v^e>N YORK Give OS a Trial We can I nease yon. li Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers In Stock. WM. F. KASTIN6 GO.c Wboleiala .Committion Floriiti. noflsts' Supplies and Wire Deslgni. HENRY KUSIK & CO. Wholesale Florists' Supplies and Manufacturers of Florists' Wire Designs, 214 E. 14th St., KANSAS CITY, MO. Philadelphia, Nov. 1. Per 100 Roses. Beanty. extra 20 00@35 00 first 10 00@15 00 Bridesand Maids 2 00@ S 00 " Klllarney 2 OOKIO 00 •• White Killarney 2 00©10 00 Cattleyas 25 00050 00 Chrysanthemams. 6 00i'2S 00 Daisies Si® 75 Gardenias per doz., 3 00®4 00 LiUnm Harrisll 10 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 000 5 00 Pansies 50(7; 75 Snapdragons 2 00® 4 00 Sweet Peas SC*7) 1 00 Violets, single 508) 75 double 75(7 100 Adiantnm 1 00© 1 50 Asparagus per banch, 50 Buffalo. Nov. 1. Per 100 Roaes. Beauty, special 20 00ffl25 00 fanci 150002000 extra 10 003112 00 No.l 80001000 N0.2 2010 3 00 Bride. Maid. Killarney 2 000 7 00 Killarney. White and Pink, 2 000 8 00 Carnations 1 'K10 2 50 Chrysanthemums 4 00020 00 Cosmos 400 60 Gladiolus 2 009) 3 00 Lllinm Longlflomm 10 00012 00 Lily of the Valley 3 000 4 00 Violets SOU 60 Adiantum Croweanum 750 1 50 Asparagus, per bunch. 35® 50 Asparagus Sprengeri.. 35® 50 Asparagus Str 500 60 Ferns per 1000. II 50 Galax, bronze per 1000. 1 50 green per 1000, 1 SO Smilax 1500 FiTTSBCRQ. Nov. 1. Per 100 Roses. Beanty. special 15 00020 00 extra 10 00012 00 No.l 5 00 " Bride. Bridesmaid 2 000 6 00 " Chatenay 2 000 6 00 • Killarney 2 000 6 00 " My Maryland 2 000 6 00 ■• Richmond 2 000 6 00 CarnatioDs 2 00(7) 3 00 Chrysanthemums 8 00@2S 00 . Cattleyas 50 00 Lllinm Longlflomm 10 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Oncidiums 3 003 4 00 Sweet Peas SII0 1 00 Violets, single 3Sffl 51 double 75 Adiantam 1 90 Asparagus Sprengerl. per bunch, 35 strings per string. 35 sprays per bnnch, 35 Smilax 1500 Cincinnati. Nov. 1. Roses. Beanty per doz., 50© 2 50 Per 100 Bride. Bridesmaid 2 OO0 4 uu Killarney 2 000 4 00 My Maryland 2 00® 5 00 Richmond , 3 000 6 00 TheTaft 2 000 5 00 Carnations 1 (0® 1 50 Cbrysauthemums per doz,. 2 50^3 00 Dahlias 1 00® 1 50 Lllinm GIganteum 8 00010 00 Longlflomm 8 00® 10 00 Lily of the Valley 3 0065 00 Adiantnm 1 000 1 50 Asparagus Plumosus per bunch. 25 per string, 50 Asparagus Sorengeri per bunch. 25 Smilax 12 50015 00 THE MUNK FLORAL GO. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS and Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Columbus, Ohio Hoffmeister Floral Co. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Ohio Wholesale Growers of EASTER LILIES, Decor^ve Greens Write for prices Telephone West 562. Largest Growers of High Grade DAHLIA BLOOMS Peacock Dahlia Farms, P O.: Berlin, N. J. WilUamstown June, M. i Seattle Cut Flower Exchange 909 Post St., Seattle, Wash. L. P. WALZ, Manager. Cut Flowers, Native and Other Greens. Fine berried English Holly for Thanks- giving and Xmas. Consignments Solicited. C. E. CRIKHELL 34-36 Third Ave. East. CINCINNATI, O. Wholesale Commission Florist Consignments Solicited Complete Stock of Florisis' Greens andSuppliea 792 The American Florist. Nov. New York. A MARKED IMPROVEMENT. There is a marked improvement in the condition of the cut flower market. Prices have not advanced, but the sup- ply is cleared up to much better advan- tage than during the previous week. All roses have improved in quality. American Beauties are in very fair de- mand. Top grade Killarneys. Rich- mond. Abel Chatenay and My Maryland find a ready market. Carnations are much more plentiful and of better quality, the prices for the very best blooms are much lower. Violets are very plentiful. Gardenias only in fair supply with good demand. Orchids are not moving satisfactorily and prices on all varieties have been cut considera- bly. Lily of the valley and lilies are moving better. Chrysanthemums are still flooding the market, but the aver- age prices obtained seems a little better than prevailing prices at the same time last season. The supply of dahlias, cosmos and tritomas has not abated, but this week should see their finish. NOTES. Kessler Bros.. 113 West Twenty- eighth street, have made elaborate preparations for the coming season. This firm is to be congratulated on the magnificent business they have built up. As plantsmen the field is practi- cally their own. Their greenhouses are at Forest Hill, N. J. H. E. Froment is receiving a splen- did line of roses of most excellent qual- ity from L. B. Coddington. Murray Hill. N. J. A. L. Thome's place at Bay Side, L. I., has been sold. For years Mr. Thorne consigned his flowers to P. J. Smith. Badgley, Reidel & Meyer are now selling the chrysanthemums grown by J. D. Cockcroft, Northport, L. I. President-elect Richard Vincent Jr. of the S. A. F. is to he with us this week. Chas. H. Totty is sending to Hen- shaw & Fenrich some of the finest blooms of chrysanthemums ever seen. Visitors : R. Henry Cathcart Jr., Newburgh; Phil Foley. Chicago: J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Boston; J. Otto Thi- low and George C. Watson, Philadel- phia, Pa. BOWLING. There was a large attendance Octo- ber 27. The experiment of meeting at 6':30 p. m. did not meet with the ap- proval of the members, so the hour of meeting has been changed to 7:30 p. m. Scott 132 IOC 107 116 141 Young 128 107 110 146 121 Rlokards 139 181 168 116 147 KakHd.T 138 136 178 165 140 Chadwick 192 168 214 173 197 NuEent 91 128 87 97 Holt 108 123 123 140 Weathered 66 Shaw 108 145 148 168 Massachusetts Horticultural Society. The committee on gardens of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society represents one of the departments of the society's work the object of which is to encourage the development and ornamentation of private grounds of large and small estates. Premiums and medals are offered in recognition of tasteful planting and arrangement and for successful results in garden mak- ing. The committee has completed its visits of inspection for the current year and announces its awards as follows : The H. H. Hunnewell triennial pre- mium—For an estate of not less than three acres planted in the most taste- ful and effective manner, with the most desirable ornamental trees and shrubs, and kept in the best order for three consecutive years : Col. Harry E. Converse, Marion, first; Andrew- Gray Weeks, second. For a garden of spring-flowering plants : George E. Barnard, Ipswich, first. For a garden of summer or fall- flowering plants : George E. Barnard, Ipswich, first. For a garden or collection of peonies : Wilton Lockwood, South Orleans, first. For a garden or collection of hardy roses : Col. H. E. Converse, Marion, first; Wilton Lockwood, South Or- leans, second. For a garden or collection of irises : Dr. Harris Kennedy, Milton, first. For a rock garden : Charles W. Parker, Marblehead, first; George E. Barnard. Ipswicli, second. For a water garden : Col. H. E. Converse, Marion, first: George E. Barnard, Ipswich, second. For a garden of large or small fruits : Dr. W. G. Kendall, Atlantic, first; George E. Barnard, Ipswich, sec- ond. For a vegetable garden : Oliver Ames, North Easton, first; George E. Barnard, Ipswich, second. Special Awards :—C. S. Eaton, Mar- blehead. honorable mention for vege- table garden: Mrs. H. R. Foote, Mar- blehead, first class cultural certificate for rose garden; F. A. Smith, Ipswich, first class culture certificate for ap- ple culture: David F. Roy. silver medal for superintendence of Con- verse estate, Marion: James Marlbor- ough, silver medal for superintendence of Proctor estate, Topsfield. W. P. RICH, Sec'y. Boston Flower Exchange. The annual meeting of the Boston Flower Exchange w^as held in Young's Hotel, Saturday night. October 28. President W. C. Stickel in the chair. The business of the evening consisted of the election of a board of directors. A dinner preceded the elec- tion, at which about 100 were seated to a sumptuous feast. President Stick- el made an address of welcome and hoped that every one would enjoy him- self, and he thanked the trade press for the many courtesies received. A letter was received from E. Allan Peirce regretting his inability to be present on account of death in his family. The sympathy of all those present went out to Mr. Pierce in his bereavement. After the dinner men prominent in the trade were called upon for remarks. President Stickel made an ideal toast- master, brimful of wit and repartee, and we have seldom enjoyed listening to such rare conversational powers as those with which Mr. Stickel is gifted. The first speaker Avas W. H. Elliott, who spoke on prosperity. He thought it rather odd that within the past year while other trades were dull, yet the florist trade seemed to broaden out and the fact that the corporation had de- clared a dividend of 20 per cent .showed that the financial standing of the corporation and the prosperity of the florist ti-ade in general. W. N. Craig made a stirring address. He advocated consolidation of the various flower markets, which would help to increase and facilitate trade conditions. The retailer was handled somewhat roughly, as Mr. Craig said their prof- its were altogether too large, that the flower trade would be increased if flowers could be obtained by the pub- lic at a lower rate. The poor private gardener question he outlined and said that the two scribes, he and Mr. Cam- eron, some day might save enough money to start commercially and enjoy life. Robert Cameron spoke briefly for the trade press. He said that courtesy had always been shown him wherever he went in search of news, and he hoped each one would come forward with whatever news they had, for he thought every grower and others liked to see their names mentioned in the trade papers. A. S. Parker spoke briefly on things in general, but mostly about Peglar. The genial Thos. Peglar gave an account of his European trip. Covent Garden market was the best, Cork sold flowers and cabbage, mostly the latter: Dublin and Belfast mar- kets were spoken of, and the Botanic Garden in Dublin was particularly good. Peter Fisher said he had same promising candidates in seedling car- nations. James Miller of Lynn spoke briefly about the business in that sec- tion. W. J. Thurston, manager of th» market, stated it was a pleasure to find such prompt payments for stall rents, but he declined to say whether or not he was in love. John Walsh, formerly manager of the market, was glad to see such prosperity in the corporation. M. A. Patten spoke of the business 12 years ago and the difficulties of sometimes getting flowers for floral work, and he thought the florist of today was better looking. J. T. But- terworth stated that he had faith in Boston and thought that they would reach out 200 miles for trade. W. R. Nicholson spoke of the need of having a better and a larger building for the sale of flowers. S. J. Goddard proposed that a vote of sympathy be sent to E. A. Peirce in his bereavement of the loss of his daughter Dorothy. The meeting adjourned at 10 :30 after a most enjoyable evening. Th« old board of directors were re-elected, which is composed as follows : W. C. Stickel, Wm. Nicholson, Alex Mont- gomery, George Cartwright, L. "W. Mann, A. Christensen, E. Allan Peirce, Thos. Peglar, Samuel J. Goddard. Mac. The Gaivlns of Boston. A gentleman from Boston who was abroad this summer is telling a good story. While in Ireland he passed a large greenhouse and thought he would go in and observe the plants and see if there was anything new. On enter- ing, he met .a man who informed him he was the proprietor, when he stated his mission. During the inspection the nurseryman asked him where he was from, and his reply was, Boston. "Bos- ton," repeated the florist, "Boston, my name is Galvin: did you ever hear of the Galvins of Boston?" The gentle- man replied he knew them well, and asked if he was a friend of the florist, or he had ever been to Boston. "No," was the answer. "I do not know them or have never been to America, but the names of both Tom and Mitch Gal- vin of Boston are well known over here." — Boston Record. Louisville. NOTE.S. Anders Rasmussen has planned and will soon erect an automobile garage and have in it arrangements for the convenience and pleasure of his em- ployes consisting of toilets, bathrooms, billiard rooms, etc. The cool Aveather has livened up business and chrysanthemums and other flowers have been disposed of readily. William R. Beutel, of the firm of Beutel & Frederick, was married Oc- tober 12 to Miss Mathilda Zehnder. F. C. Haupt has completed improve- ments at his store and everything looks attractive and up-to-date. F. Walker & Co. have completed the re-building of two greenhouses. H. G. W. SHAWNEE, Okla. — The C. E. Franke Floral Co. has purchased the business and plant of the Brenner Floral Co. J, S.S.M^ I V ^ \^ ^ J J-^ \^ JV X kJ X , OLTBIA NIW TOKX WAinNOTON S. S. Pcnnock-Mcchan Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS ^ 109 We»t 28tk street, NEW TORK •I'AUir' Ey«rylhiDg in Cot Flowtri. PtItCT BL HIGBT, TreMOrer. EvtrTthing in Sappllei g^^^fjr' D. T. Mellls, rres. Geo. W. Crawbnck, Mgr. Robert G. WUson.Treas. Greater New York Florists' Ass'n. Wholesale Commission Florists and Dealers in Florists' Supplies. Teliphones ieli [ Main. 1 62 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. 6028 I ^__ Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST 55 and 57 West 26th St., lUF IV YOPK Teleohones: 7062-7O63 Madison. l ^ ■- »» ■ vr ■* am^ Traendly & Schenck, WHOLESALE IXORISTS, NEW YORK 131 & 133 WEST 28tll ST Phones: 798 and 799. OFFICIAL S. A, F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS: Id two colors on gummed paper: your card. etc.. id black and leaf adopted by tbeS. A. F. io red Price per 500. $2 85: per 1000. $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid. $1 25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 440 S.Dearborn St., Chicago Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, lu. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 34 West 28th St., NEW TORK. PHONES } III } Madison S4. Consignments Solicite J. K. ALLEN Established 1887 WHOLESALE DEALER IN CUT PLOWERS 106 W. 28tli St., NEW YORK. Phones, 167 and 4468 Madison Sq. Open 6 a. m. Dally Growers desiring top market price for their flowers should give me a trial. Uention the American Florist when writing k. IIOLTZ MAURICB L. QL.ASB A. MOLTZ & COMPANY, WHOLESALE FLORISTS S5-57 West Zetb St., NEW TORK TiicpitMe Madistn Square 617 ud 818. Uentlon the American Florist when writing N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Cootan Bldg.. 6th Ave & W. 26th St., New York Open (or Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'cloclc Every Morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. FLOWERS SHIPPED BY P. J. SMITH, Are the best product of the best erowers for the New York market. Adlantnjn Croweanan,' sold here exclusively, •9 West 28th St., NEW YORl Telephone 1998 Madison Sanare. Mentifm the American Florist when writing A.L.Y01NG&C0. Wholesale riorlsts Consignments Solicited Tslepbone 3559 Madison Square. 54 West 28th St. NEW TORK VlioMe flower MM'KeU New York. Nov. 4. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 15 00»25 00 eitra and fancy... 8 00915 00 No.landNo. 2.... 1 000 4 00 " Bride. Bridesmaid, special. 3 OOff >> 00 extra and fancy 2 009 4 00 No. land No. 2 1009 150 KlUarney. My Maryland .. .^ 009 8 00 extra and fancy. 2 009 4 00 Richmond 2 000 8 00 Carnations 1 U0@ 3 00 Cattleyas 35(0"50 0O Chrytanthemums 10 00ff25 10 Dahlias 1 OOt? 5 00 D. Formosum 20 ( 0(7' 25 '0 Gardenias 21100625 00 Lilies. Longlflorum and Harrisii 4 009 6 00 Lily of the VaUey 1 509 3 00 Oncidiums 1 5'0 2 SO Vio eta 25® 50 Adiaotum Croweanum 506) 75 127 West 28th St. NEW TORK Telephone 1202 Madison Square WHOLESALE FLORISTS Receiyers and Growers of Cut Floirers. Consig^nmeBts Solicited. Siebrecht & Siebrecht Wholesale Florists Telephone: 8346 Madison Square. 136W. 28tiist., New York City WILLIAM B. KilEBLER Wholesale Commission Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 28 WiUonghby Street, Tel. 4591 Main. BROOKLTN, N. T. Charles H. Totly MADISON, NEW JERSEY Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties my specialty. Moore, Hentz & Nash, WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 65 and 57 West 2eih Street, Telephone No. -756 Madison Square. NEW YORK. U^ntion the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROIHENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Rosei, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28tli St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 22Q0and2201 Madison Sqnart Mention the American Florist when writing Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephones: 3S32 and 3633 Madison Sa. 131 i 133 West 28tli St., NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writinti KESSLER BR05. 113 W. 28th St NEW TORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. SMpments Everywhere Prompt and satisfactory. ConsiRomeDti loHcittd N. C. FORD Successor to rORD BROS. '"ISiSi^rlo"'' FRESH FLOWERS. 121 West 28th St., NEW TORK Telephone 3870-3871 Madison Sonare Mention the American Flhrlst when writii 794 The American Florist. Nov McCallum Co., Cleveland BEAUTIES of Quality. PITTSBURG Cleveland. TKADE SATISFACTORY. The cold rains and winds of the past week have finished some of the dahlias and other outdoor stock, with but few exceptions. Chrysanthemums are still in the supremacy from immense Col. D. Appletons to the small pompons, and with the medium stock they fill the counters of wholesaler and retailer. Roses and carnations remain about the same. The stock is excellent and the demand good. Easter lilies are in big supply, with only a limited call, and callas are beginning to arrive. Cos- mos is plentiful. Lily of the valley and orchids are having a fair demand. Pumpkins, squash and corn stalks are being used for many window decora- tions for Hallowe'en. Taking every- thing altogether the week's business was entirely satisfactory. NOTES. A jug of excellent sweet cider was on tap at the Florists' Club rooms last Monday evening, which was made by Frank Friedly and was pronounced ■'A No. 1" by all who sampled it. Come along, boys, the season for cider has just begun. Knoble Bros, are making some ex- tensive alterations in their store on West Twenty-fifth street. The entire front part is being remodeled, and the greenhouses which stand in the rear have been greatly enlarged, at consid- erable cost. The J. M. Gasser Co. held an open- ing at their retail store in the new Swetland building, the past week. The store was very artistically decorated and many floral designs from brother florists were seen on every side. A large quantity of flowers and dec- jrative greens were used for the open- ing of the New Euclid Arcade on Oc- tober 28, a number of the merchants giving flowers as souvenirs. Miss O'Connor, formerly with the Smith & Fetters Co., has opened a re- tail store at 2650 Superior avenue, where she will conduct an up-to-date tlorists' establishment. C. F. B. Tacoma, Wash. There seems to be a great difference in the condition of the floral business at present from that of a year ago, yet everything seems to be more favorable this fall than last. A year ago all tradesmen reported poor business, yet the florists all were having a good de- mand. But the dullness has crept into the florists' business this year. Some fairly good chrysanthemums are now coming in, enough to supply all demand. Carnations are scarce and still short stemmed. Out-door flowers have been Injured by rains and frost, but dahlias and cosmos of very good quality are yet to be had. NOTES. The decorations for the banquet given President Taft were effectively arranged. In the center of the hall was a representation of Mt. Tacoma and the foothills surrounded by a miniature forest, the room being heav- ily decorated with autumn leaves and branches. The new rose society is doing an ex- cellent work in beautifying the city and the regular meetings are well at- tended. Many amateurs are very FANCY EERNS, pfrM'oo. New Crop Ga'ax, Bronze or Green $1.25 per IW Sphagnum Moss, large bales $1.5C Leucothoe Sprays, Green Jl.nOpcr 100: $7 SO per 1000 Boxwood, per pound 20c: SO pound case. $7.5o Magnolia Leaves, Imported Green and Bronze. Basket. $2.25; 6 baskets. $2 eac Florists in the Middle and Western States can save money by placing: thoir orders with us. A trial order solicited, MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc., Wholesale Commission Florists and Florists' Supplies. 38-40 Broadway, All phone connections. DETROIT, MICH VON CANON & COMPANY Evergreens Fresh From The Woods Galax. Green, 50c oer 1000: $3.50 per case o( 10.000. Ferns. Fancy and Dagger, 80c per lOCO: $3.00 per case of 51X10. Green Leucothoe, resalar lengths. $1.75 per 1000. Greea Leucothoe. 10 to 16 inch. $1.00 per 1000. Laurel Leaves, 35c per lOCO: Sheet Moss, 5c per i b. Cash vith order. Wire Us Elk Park, N. C. Banners Elk, N. C. Evergreen Bougtis tor Decorating Per 100 pounds Per 100 pounds ArborVitae, StolO-in.. $1.50: 12 to 36-in....$1.00 Whitespruce.StolOin. 1 SO; 12 to 36-in.... l.OO White Pine, 5 to 10 in,.. 150: 12to56in.... 1.00 Can furnish evergreen boughs for decorating any time of the year. CHAS. F. UECKE, New London, Wis. We Are Now Making Shipments of Southern Wild Smilax Caldwell the Woodsman Co. iTcrytblng in Southern Evergreens. EVERGREEN, ALA. HOLLY nHave S years' experience packing holly in cases. 2x2x4. Parties wanting goo'd quality Virginia Holly can have their wants supplied by writing T. J. EUBANK. Brown's Store, Va- much interested. They do a lot of practical good to aid the ilorists. A receiver has been appointed to take charge of the Northwestern Floral Co. and straighten out the af- fairs of the company. C. Halkier, the manager, has moved to Vaucouver, B. C. Probably tlie best chiysantliemums and carnations that have so far ap- peared in this market are the product of Van Syke & Seamons. Louis Tschunko has a fine prospect and everything in good condition. S. L. H. Kansas City Mo. The stock of Begonia Gloire de Lor- raine at Samuel Murray's are better than usual this year and this means something, for Mr. Murray has ac- quired a great reputation for the fine culture of these plants. The store now presents a beautiful appearance. A large and elaborate wedding decoration was arranged by this firm at Kinsley, Kans., which was a great success and duly appreciated. Mention the American Florist when writing George Cotsonas& Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Daccerf Ferni, Bronze and Green Galax. Holly. Leucothoe Sprays, Princess Pine, Etc.. Delivered to all parts of United States and Canada 127W. 2StllSt., bet.6tb&7thAves.. Hoyi Vnrk Telephone 1202 Madison Square. "•" ""' Mention the Avierican Florist when writing m We Ar« Now Booklns Order* for Sottthern Wild Smilax Shipment commencing Sept. Ist. Natural and IWir^QQCQ Perpetuated Sheet lT*V-r00E<0 E. A. BE AVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mention the American Fiorist when writing BOIQUET GREEN Best quality a' lowest rates. We irather our own greens and bring by boat direct, Christmas Trees and Bou^s for Cemeteries Northern Michigan Evergreen Nursery, H. Schuenemann, S. \V. cor. Clark St. Bridge. CHICAGO /J?//. 1 HE JIMKKICAN rLORIST. 795 i i P ffl I m ffl (^ fSS AUTUMN «V lA tt 1^ ^.§5 TO BE ISSUED lUST RIGHT FOR THE Thanksgiving and Holiday Trade The Best Paid p ;* CIRCULATION To the Trade in the Trade That means profit to you. No bogus inquiries that cost time and actual cash. Coont UncancelleJ Orders Only. No Underground Prices. Square Deal to All. The small advertiser who can afford only an inch gets the same rate and the same consideration as any other patron. No ads. padded for effect at cut rates. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. 'Please mail advertisements early. P i i a ^>. to T96 The American Florist. Nov. ^ Onions, OUR Garrot i Srowers for the Wholesale Trade ObIj. 6we(i oJixx^ of Otjir \-i^. ' Black Seeded Simpson. •4 ':'<>k(B^*' Cal. Cream Butter. SAN JOSE, O igii. The American Florist. 797 «LTIES: Lettuce, Radish, Peas. Surplus List from Crop 1911 Now Ready. l^l?«S \X\. IvettviOO. Salamander. Grand Rapids. i)RNIA, I. S. A 798 The American Florist: Nov. Kentia Belmoreana ft do/ Kentia Belmoreana, 4 inch 14 iocbes high $ 3 00 Sinch. 16 inches high 6 00 6-inch. 18 inches hieh 6 inch. 20 inches high 6inch, 22 inches high Kentias and Araucarias of exceptionally fine quality, clean, well grown and healthy, is what we are offering to the trade at present. Better place your order for these plants now, for they are going fast, and besides IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO ORDER BEFORE EXTREME GOLD WEATHER SETS IN. 6-inch, 25 inches high 6-inch. 30 inches high 7-inch, 34 inches high 7-inch, 48 inches high 8-inch, 54 inches high 9 on 12 00 IS 00 Each $15o 2 00 2 5o 4 0o 5 0o Sraucaria Excelsa Per doz. Per 100 Arucaria Excelsa. 5-iach $6 00 $45 00 Let us know whether it will be a dozen, a hundred, or a thousand, but bear in mind that small orders are as welcome as large ones. HOLTON & HINKEL CO., 462 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. The Aggressiveness of Plants. Any theory of evolution must ot ne- cessity include the idea of a struggle lor existence; otherwise there would be no incentive for plants to develop the thousand and one adaptations that look toward the preservation and perfection of those best fitted to sur- vive, writes Willard N. Clute in the American Botanist, but we must not too hastily conclude that this struggle for existence is always between plant and plant or even between the plant and its insect and fungus foes. There are numei'ous areas where little if any struggle of species with species seems to go on. In certain swamps, for in- stance, the irises, cattails, sedges and the marsh and sensitive ferns form communities which are apparently dominated by a live and let-live pol- icy, Their habits of life are such as not to interfere with one another, while the nature of the habitat is such that other species cannot come in and start trouble. The protection afforded many spe- cies of plants by their habitat is a subject that usually does not receive the amount of attention from plant students that its importance warrants. In some instances, as in sand-barrens, there is Toom for many more plants than occur. The plants that are found in such regions are thrifty enough and the only reason that sand-barrens are not more thickly populated seems to be the difficulty experienced by sim- ilar plants in getting started. The same is In a measure true of water plants which have nothing to fear from an invasion of the plants on the shore. "We may never know exactly how important the varying soil character- istics are in determining the habitats of plants, but that they are often the chief factors in the spread of certain species cannot be doubted. We are frequently at a loss to account for the aggressiveness or the lack of this quality in plants, unless we attribute it to the soil. There is probably not a single species of plant that, in a lo- cality exactly suited to it, would not run out any other species. It is not mere aggressiveness in plants that, in a wild garden, determines which spe- cies shall survive and which shall per- LIKE A PISTOL IN TEXAS— You will need this book bad some day, and in a hurry. Trade Directory For 1911 THB AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S Trade Directory for 1911, fully revised to date, with thousands of new names and changes of address now ready for distrib«tion. It contains 590 pages, including complete lists of the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada, arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. Also lists of Foreign Merchants, Firms which issue catalogues, Hor- ticnltnral Supply Concerna, Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Archi- tects, Experiment Station Horticulturists, Botanical Gardens, and much other conveniently indexed and invaluable trade information. -PUBLISHED BY THE- American florist Company 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A. contains 590 Pages Price : $3.00 postpaid ish. Change but the soil conditions and many of the dominant species would soon disappear. In planting a border of wild things we set but a single sprig of some things and soon have it plenty, while other species, growing luxuriantly enough in the lo- cality from which we brought them, must constantly be attended if we would have them live. Since aggres- siveness in plants is thus seen to be so largely a matter of soil and loca- tion, the intelligent gardener will ex- ercise more than the usual amount of thought in the selection of a proper place for planting a new specimen. On a south bank it may persist and spread; on a northern slope it may dwindle and die. Its aggressiveness is not a matter entirely of constitu- tion and heredity but rather of soil and situation and plant neighbors. ATEB, Mass.— George E. Felch has completed a new greenhouse 50 feet long. Oil City, Fa.— M. J. & E. J. Dela^ hoyde opened a flower store in the Levi Mock October 16. IQII. J HE American florist. 799 DESIGNS OR COT FLOWERS WUI be deUvered for the trade In other cttles by tSie firms below, the Leading ReUlIers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Florists' Telegraph Delivery (Retailers' Section Mutual discounts, "JO per cent. S. A. F. fi O. H. > Provision for guaranteed accounts. J. A. VALENTINE. Denver, President. W.J. PALMER, Buffalo, Vice-President. W. L. ROCK, Kansas City, Treasurer. Othkr Directors: Ernest Wienhoeber, Philip Breitmey er , A. B. Cartledge, W. F. Gude, George Asmus, Fred H. Meinhardt. Write for particulars to IRWIN BERTERMANN, Sccrctary, 241 Massacliusetts Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing KENTUCKY. ' l^» "• KtllrltKJ^ New Location, "THE SEELBACK," And 223 S. 4th Avenue. Choicest Cut Flowers. Personal Attention Given to Out-of-Town Orders. aentxon ineA.7nerican Florist when writmi Chicago. IiUbUsbed In 1867. ^^^ 739 Buckiagham riace, L, D. FhoDe Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WI HAVE THE BEST FAeiLITIES IN THE CITT Mention the American Florist ivhen writing Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" ■ aiidS Gr.rene Ave. and 339 to 347 Greene Ave. Groeobonses: Short Hills, N,}. Deliveries ID IKW YORK. LONG ISLAND and NEW JXRaT. ffentton the American Florist when writing Iffw'roi ^-rtrd. 20B4 Broadway, cor. 72nd St. We carry the hlihest srade »i Cat Flowers, sad urn adiaceot to the Theatrical aid Steamiblp Btilrlcls. Rafcreaces or cash with srdera from taknawa aarties. Mention the American Florist when writing liiiilo, Niigari Falls, Lockport. S. A. Anderson, 440 Mail St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail. Talephone and TeleEraph ordtrs filled promptly wlib the choicest stock, Mention the American Florist when writing Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS. Fhoaea: Home 1388. Comb. Main 1388 A. 634 Fourth Avenue. mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Mention the American Florist when writing FROM NEW lORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. Novemljer 6. FROM MONTREAL. Sardinian, Allan. November 7. New Amsterdam, Holl.-Amer., 10 a. m., Ho- boken Pier. Kronprinz Wilhelm, No. Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m., Hoboken Pier. FROM BOSTON. Arabic, White Star, 10 a. m., Charlestown Pier. November 8. Lnsitania, Cunard, Piers 54 and 56, North River. November 9. Carpathia, Cunard, Piers 54 and 56, North River. Cedrlc White Star, 12 noon. Piers 50 and 60, North River. La Lorraine, French, 10 a. m.. Pier 57, North River. FROM MONTREAL, Lake Manitoba, Can. Pac, daybreak. November 10. FROM BOSTON, Kumidian, Allen, Charlestown Pier. FROM PHILADBIiPHlA, Manitoba, Red Star, 10 a. m. FROM MONTREAL, Victorian, AUan. November 11. Kroonland, Red Star, 10 a. m.. Pier 61, North River. New York, Amer., 9:30 a. m., Pier 62, North River. Columbia, Anchor, 12 noon, Pier 64, North River. Madonna, Fabre, 3 p. m. FROM BOSTON, Canopic, White Star, Charles- town Pier. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Merlon, Amer., 10 a. m.. Pier 54. FROM MONTREAL. Hesperian, Allan. FROM MONTREAL. Megantic, White Star- Dom., daylight. New York. ErtabUshed 1S74. DARDS N. £. Comer 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad. dress. DAJIDSFLOR. St. Paul. Minn. HolmS Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. W* fill orders for any placs in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America: the lariest stock; tiM Kreatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We ars alive niEht and day. Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM L. ROCK Flower Co. V7ill caref ally ezecate ordera for Kansas City, and any town in Missturl, Kansas or OklahoiM Chicago. GANGER & GORMLEY 187 N. State St. HIGH GRADE OF FLOWERS. nh-... I Central 5196 Phoaes ^ 2190 All orders are very carefully executed. Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street. 800 The American Florist. Nov. 4, t\W^C\Cl^C Afl /^ITTT n Ali/mP Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the Young & Nugent TdcpluBie 2065-2066 Madison Sonare. 42 West 28th Street. To out of town florists HTCUT 'V/\W We are in the Heart o( WILW lUnA And five special atteotion to steamer and Theater orders. Prompt deliveries and best stock iti the market. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl & Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail, Telephone. Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for cut flowers and desirns solicited for delivery in rdy part of Texas. Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Recheiter Pbooe 506. Lone Oist. Bell Phone 2189 St. Paul, Minn. L L M4Y & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this st'ction from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. Kansas City, Mo. Geo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. 1122 Grand Ave. vvill 611 all orders tor Cut Kmms Cit« and flowers, Funeral Designs, 5i 1 u'li u Wedding and Birthday GUts rltlSint Hill, Mo. that may be entrusted to them St. Louis, Mo. Write, Wire or Phone Your Orders to 1406 Olive Street, Ratmlar discount allowed on all orders, either Plants or Cut Flowers Phones Bell, Main 2306; Klnloch Central 498 1 Louisville, Ky. JACOB SCHEZ, 5S0 So. Fourth Avenue. Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Teleeraph us and we will reciprocate. We cover all points in New England. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST eO KEARNEY STREET. Denver, Colo. yhc Park 1643 Bnaiiwar rlOral CO. J. A. VALENTINE, President. Philadelphia. Robert Kilt, 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orders. Dayton, O. Matthews, FLORISTS 16 W. 3rd Street. Flowers iD any arraDeement for alt occasions, for Daytoo aod vicinity Lone dis. Phones. THE I H. GASSER COMPANY, (g[LII^[|(L/^MKl%J®4 Euclid Avenue We Cover All Points in Ohio. Florist Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. 212 Fifth Ave. No. LKADINQ FLORISTS NASHVOLE. TENN. New York. MYFR Fl RRI^T B09-i. ova DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities b; firms below,the Leadlntf Retailers In the cltlc: on Wire, Phone or MaU Orders, fc Detroit, Mich. 'johnBreitmeyer'sSons Corner Miami and 6ratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. Bigii Grade Cat Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Mention the American Florist when writi%.i WASHINGTON D. C. Gude's Mention the American Florist jvhen writing Pittsburg, Pa. iW-SmithCo. KEENAN BLDG. Larvest Floral Establishment in America. Estab ished 1S74. Incorporated 1909. Uention the American Florist when writing OtDE BROsca FLORISTS 1214 r 9TNW WABMlNOTOKDA Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice DANIELS S^ FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Avenue. All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. HeinI) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones. 527. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders, Uention the American Florist when writmo Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for delivery in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc., 1Z4 TRBMONT ST. Uention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders Regular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. Montreal. Cor. St. Catherine and Guy Sts. All orders receive prompt aiiention. Choice Beauties, Orchids and VaUey always on hand Omaha, Neb. Bess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 Famvm St n^S^^^^^ Indianapolis, Ind. BertermannBros.Co. FLORISTS .241 Massachuftetts Kwm, City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Alexandria, Va. — D. G. GriUbortzer. Anderson, S. C. — The Anderson Floral Co. Atlanta, Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Pcachtree, Boston — Thos. P. Galvin, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston — Hoffman, 59-61 Mass. Ave. Boston— Penn, the Florist, 4.3 Bromfleld St. Brooklyn. N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. T.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Ganger & Gormley. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St., Chicago. Chicago — Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Pi. Cincinnati — Julius Baer, 13S E. Fourth St. Cleveland, O.— The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Frank P. Crump. Dallas, Tex. — Texas Seed and Floral Co. Dayton, O.— Matthews, 16 W. 3rd St. Denver, Colo. — Daniels & Fisher. Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co.. 241 Mass. St, Kapsas City— Geo. M. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. Los Angeles, Calif. — 0. C. Saakes. Los Angeles, Calif., Wolfskin Bros, and Mor- ris Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — M. D. Reimers. Ijouisville, Ky. — Jacob Schnlz, 550 Louisville, Ky.— P. Walker & Co., Milwaukee — C. C. PoUworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville. Tenn. — Geny Bros. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York — D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex. McConnell. 611 5th Ave. New Y'ork — Mver. Florist. 6U9 Madison Ave. New York— Frank Valentine, 158 E. llOth. New York — Young and Nugent. Omah.T. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. Farnum St. Philadelphia- Robert Klft, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan BIdg. Poughkeepsle. N. Y. — The Saltfnrd Flower Shop. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. Rochester, N. \'. — J. B. Keller Sons. Rockford, 111.— H. W. Buckhee. St. Louis— Young's, 1406 Olive St. St. Paul. Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldoccbl. Terre Haute. Ind. — J. G. Helnl & Son. Toledo. O. — Mrs. J. D. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. Washington— Geo. C. Shaffer, 14th and I Sts. S. 4th Ave. 634 4th Ave. Alexander McCoDDdl, 611 Fifth Ave., cor. 49th Street. NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded to any partof the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orderi transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steaiaship* or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone CaUs: 487 and 488 38th St. Cable address: Alexconneli, Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when writint Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORISTS AND DECORATORS High Class Design 'Work Delivered Anywhere in Southern Calitornia on Telegraph or Mail Orders. 215 West Fourth Street, Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Telegraph Assoclatln. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers im NORTHERN OHIO. Washington, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer : ; FLORIST : : Phone 24 1 6 Main. 1 4 th a Eye Sts., N. W. Write. Telegraph or Telephone. Albany, N. Y. E> 1^ 1^ £> fS», Flowera or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and Vicinity o> Teleg^raphic Order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET. Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best 96 Yonge Street, We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. Pollworth Co. Dunlop's WIU take proper care of yonr orders in Wisconsin 802 The American Florist. Nov. 4, American Seed Trade Association. Leonard H. Vaugban. Chicago. President; Marshall H Duryea. New York First Vice- President: Edgar Gregory, Marblehead. Mass.. Second Vice President: C. E. Ken- del, Cleveland. O.. Secretary and Treasurer, Next annual convention. June, 1912. Seed corn is being cured under great difficulties and seedsmen will do well to cover their needs early. Visited Chicago : J. B. Agnew. Ag- new, Calif.; Edw. Dungan, of Wm. Henry Maule, Philadelphia, Pa. Sturgeon Bay, Wis.— The Leonard Seed Co. won their suit against the Crary Canning Co., the same involving so^jie $6,000. CHICAGO. — Prices on the Board of Trade, November 1, for grass seed were noted as follows : Timothy. •''!1.3..')0 to $15.50 per 100 pounds. THE situation with regard to the rains which have beaten down the Michigan grown crop of garden beans is serious because of their prolonged continuance. GuSTAV ScuoTT, Aschaffenburg, Ba- varia, grower and exporter of natural grass seeds, is now represented by McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray street. New York. Edw. Dungax is at a large Chicago printing house superintending the work on Wm. Henry Maule's new catalogue and other seedsmen are busy on their 1912 books. Chas. Loechnee & Co., 11 Warren street. New York, have now added Danish seeds, cabbage, cauliflower, etc., to their list of specialties, repre- senting Hjalmar Hartmann & Co., of Copenhagen, Denmark. The Western Seed & Irrigation Co. writes that some of the cucumber crops being grown in the Arkansas Valley, in the Rocky Ford section, are in dan- ger from early snows and freezing, fully one-third, they report, being still in the fields October 25. Portland, Me. — A new seed store has been opened at 49 Exchange street and 64 Market street by S. Colman Allen, Lewis C. Sterling and Harry W. Lothrop under the firm name of Allen. Sterling and Lothrop. Mr. Allen was formerly with Kendall & Whitney. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Growers for the V^holesale Trade Only. SAN JOSE, CALIF. Holly buyers and sellers are still somewhat apart in their views, the former claiming that because of this year's good crop of berries they should get the stock at materially lower prices, and the sellers holding out for the same high prices they received for last year's short cro^. Stursreon Bay, Wis. The pea dealers here are now taking in their stocks and will soon have ap- proximately the following number of hands at work : J. H. Allan Seed Co 80 people John B. Davis Seed Co 25 people Thos. H. Bunt 25 people Door County Seed Co 20 people Northern Wisconsin Seed Co.. 40 people Bouquet Green. Bouquet green in tlie west is coming in slowly. The swamps are full of water and rains frequent. Prices asked at first hand range from $5.50 to $7 per hundred pounds in the woods. Pennsylvania stock of club moss is bringing $4.50 to $6 in the picking dis- tricts, but this green ivill not make as many yards of wreathing as the lyco- podium gathered in Wisconsin,vthe lat- ter being more fluffy and better for florists' work. Noxious Seed Laws. We note from time to time in your valuable paper the announcement of some new seed law being placed on the statute books in the various states. Taking them as they are, we find thej' are all more or less drawn along the same lines, with the exception that some of them are more stringent than others, as they prohibit the sale of seeds containing certain weed seeds which in that particular state are considered noxious. For instance, in North Dakota quack grass and Canada thistle are termed noxious seeds; in West Virginia dodder is termed a noxious seed; in North Carolina cheat (or chess) is also termed a noxious seed, and there are no doubt other states where similar laws have been enacted. The Intent of any such legislation — if it were possible — is all right, but who can control Dame Nature, that produces both pure and noxious seeds? We do not think there is today a pure seed law on the statute books that would be upheld before any supreme court, and further, do not think it pos- sible to have any seed legislation un- Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Hollister, California Onion, Lettuce, Radlsti, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondence Solicited. less it be along the lines of adultera- tion or misbranding of seeds. Henky Nungesser & C«. New York, Oct. 30. A New Lawn Grass. For some time past experiments have been made in New South Wales with a grass, locally known as blue couch, for bowling greens, croquet lawns, etc. The reports collected by Mr. Maiden, and published in the Ag- ricultural Gazette of New South Wales, are very favorable to its use under certain conditions, though ordinary couch, Triticum repens, is preferred for fine lawns in Sydney. Questions have arisen as to the correct namt- and origin of this grass, and Dr. Stai'f (Kew Bulletin, 1911, pp. 256-261' gives full particulars on these points. Digitaria didactyla is the name this grass should bear, if digitaria be sep- arated generically from nanicum; anil Panicum didactylum, P. gracile and P. subtile are given as synonyms. The affinity of the grass. Dr. Stapf states, lies evidently with D. sangulnalis. from which it differs in its perennial duration and peculiar mode of growth, the fine blades, the small niimber of racemes and their slender build. _Dig!- taria didactyla is a native of the Mas carenes, of Madagascar, and also rf the littoral of New South T^^alf- London Gardeners' Chronicle. Parcels Post Progress. The Postmaster General in his esti- mates for the next fiscal year includes an item of $150,000 for experimental parcels post in cities and country dis- tricts, for an investigation for the es- tablishment of a general parcels post on all railway and steamboat trans- portation routes. Another item is $50,000 for experi- ments in the transportation of mail hy aeroplane. This idea was probabl,\ suggested by W. Atlee Burpee's aero- plane shipment, the first one on rec- ord, made June 28 last, as describe! in our ispne of July S. page 1256. Estat>lished 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCC, Growers on Contract Hlgttest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet. Cabbade, Carrot, Celoy, let- tuce. Onion, Parsley, Radish, Rutabaga, TiirM» Sole .Agent for U. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON, Marietta, Pa. THE KIMBERUN SEED CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA. Growers of Onion, Lettuce, Radish, etc. Correspondence solicited. Peas and Beans GROWERS FOR THE Wholesale Seed Trade. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Grand Rapids, Mich. igii. inn .nmninL,/! ly r'LOKlST. a03 Kentucky Blue Grass Taney New Crop 3.20 Bushel December Shipment This special price for a short time only. Samples sent on request. J. Bolgiano & Son Wholesale Seedsmen BALTIMORE, MD. Seedsmen reqairing the very best selections of Garden Seeds VegJtable aid Fl3Ar;r), especially Kelway*s Celebrated English Strains can ret them at lowest iDdependent wholesale rates by sendiD? their orders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers Langport, Somerset, England. Special QuotalioDson application. QLADIOLUST PerKO PertOlO Blushing Bride $0 65 $5 00 The Bride 75 6 OO Late Dug Formosum. Per 100 Per 1000 7- 9 In. (250 to case) $ 7 50 $ 65 00 9-10 in. (200 to case) 11.00 100.00 A. HENDERSON & CO. Telephone handolph 2571. 30 E. Randolph St . CHICAGO J3^ Practical, impartial commercial la- J-^S boratorj- apparatus, as endorsed by .--^ the Ass'n of Official Seed Analysts. -U Booklet free. Send samples to THE SEED TRADE REPORTING BUREAU, Postal Telegraph Building. CHIC-vGO Trade Directory Of The United States and Canada Price 83.00. American Florist Co., De^^SrSst., C0MIN6 IN NEXT WEEK Spirea. New Valley Pips Ready Nov. 15. Lilies, Gt^anteum, Auratum, Rubrum, Etc. The following still in stock : Hyacintlis, Best Dutch. Per 1000 Bedding, 4 colors .$21 00 Dutch Roman Hyacinths. ;:;;:::::;:::;( $10 00 La Grandesse Gigantea Queen of Bines French Roman Hyacinths. 11-12 ,$14 00 12-15...". 22 00 Dark pink 17 60 Cold Storage Giganteum. Always in stock. 6-8, 7-9 and 8-10 incli. Lil. Formosum. 6-8inch \\h 00 Forcing Gladiolus Per looo Ackermann $6 00 Blushing Bride 4 50 Peach Blossom 8 00 Spanish Iris. Five best sorts. Lil. Giganteum (New Crop). Per 1000 6-S-inch, 400 to case $35 00 7-9-inch, :!00 to case 55 00 Tulips. Cottage or Late Flowering. Per 1000 Bontond' Or 7 60 Bridesmaid 7 00 Gesnerlana 9 00 Inglescomb Pink 10 76 Isabella 7 60 Maiden Blush 7 60 Sweet Nancy ; 7 50 Macrospila 6 26 Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO. NEW YORK. REALLY GOOD I Which will give satisfaction to all who grow them are GODFREY'S SUPERB "Canterbury Bells" (Campanula Medium Calycanthema. ) Without doubt the finest strain of this useful and ever-popular plant yet ofiered. ON EVERY POINT SUPERIOR TO ALL OTHERS The plants are models in growth, of pyramidal form, from :! to 4 feet in heiglit, and, as pot plants for cool greenhouses, they are extremely valuable. The flowers are much larger than those of other strains; of perfect form, i.e., sound both in cup and saucer. The colors are very varied, in about ten shades of White, Blush, Rose Pink, Deep Pink, Mauve, Blue, Lavender, Lilac and Violet. SEED At present can be sold in mixture only. PRICE: One Shilling and Six Pence per packet. Trade Price, Twelve Shillings per doz.; Ninety Shillings per 100. W. J. GODFREY & SON, Exmoiitli, Devon, England Send Advts. for Autumn Niimber Early. 804 The American Florist. Nov. ^, GET RICH QUICK Grow Cold Storage Lilies. A case of 200 7-9 Giganteums cost you $14.00. Will produce in ID weeks at least 40dozenflowers. FiruK out year profits. Get a case at once from G. C. POLLWORTH CO.. Milwaukee. Wis Kention the American Florist lohen writing Asparagus Plnmosns Plants 2H in. $3.00 per 100: $25 00 per 1000. Cvr^'TIITIcn Sc>0fi Enelish strain, best ob- VJl, (UUi-n JKKU tainable $110 per ICO: $9.00 per lOCO. Write us. S.S. SKIDELSKY5C0., 1215 Betz Building, PBILADELPBIA PA. Mention the American Florist when writing John Bod^erS Sods Co. Los Angeles, California Wholesale growers of Sweet Peas, Tomatoes, Lima Beans, Lettuce, Asters, Cosmos and other Flower Seeds. Mention the /•me- .can Florist when writing J. C. Robinson Seed Co. Waterloo, Neb. Contract growers of Cucumber, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar Flint and Field Seed Coma. Mention the-American Florist ivhen writing GBT QUOTATIONS FROM LSNDRETH SEEDS which SUCCEED Firm oristol. Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers SDeciil ItiP^ ' f'f PC", Edd Plant, Tomato, 0|ll.biaill6&. vineSeedand Field Com. Corrcspoi»dence Solicited. George R. Pedrick & Son, PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Cynosurus Cristatus (Crested Dogstail) Purity and Germination Guaranteed. WM. POWER & CO. Seed Exporters, Waterford, Ireland Cables; "Seed merchants." Code .^B C. 5th edjtion Mention the American Florist when writing Telegraph Code Am. Seed Trade Assodation — sa.oo — either stifi or flexible cover. Address order AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. GLADIOLUS AUGUSTA First size, Uj-inch and up per 1000, $17. .50 Medium bulbs, all blooming size per 1000, 15.00 Mrs. Francis King, America, May and Other Leading Kinds. Splendid, stroMg bulbs in quantity for forcing. Write for prices now. NEW YORK Vaughan's Seed Store Chicago Oats Barley Wheat Swedisii Specialties Grown Under Government Control by the All. Svenska Utsaedes Aktieb. SVALOEF, SWEDEN. Descriptive Pamphlt-i Prices and Samples OQ application. A|e°i?s LOEGHNER & GO./'sl^leT" New York Oats Barley Wheat NOVELTIES IN Flower Seeds for 1912 Descriptive L,ist on Application. FREDERICK ROEMER, Asparagus 1000 loa Plumosns, 2H-in. pots $18 CO $2 00 SpjCgeri, 2!4-in. pots 15 tO 1 50 Seed Grower. QUEDLINBURG, GERMANY. Primroses Per 101) Chinese and Obconica Alba and Rosea $2 00 Obconica Gigantea 2Vi'in, pots 2 50 Danish Seeds Pansies If you take interest in Cabbage, Cauli- flower, Tomato, Carrot, Mangel, Swede and Turnip, please apply to CHR. OLSEN, Odense.Denmark Wholesale S©edGrower(Established 1862) in order to have your name placf d on my mailing list. S. M. Isbell & Co„ Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Bean, encumber. Tomato, Pea, Muskmelon. Sqnasb, Watermelon, Radisb, Sweet Com. Correspondence solicited. Waldo Rohnert GILROT, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower, Specialties: Lettuce Onion. Sweet Peas. Aster, Co«mos. Mignonette, Verbena in variety. Correspondence Solicited. Contract Seed Grower SPECIALTIES: Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, Vine Seed and Field Corn. Giant flowerine per 1000. $2 50 Alternanthera, rooted cuttings, red and and yellow per lOJ. 5Cc Cash. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, De'aware, Ohio. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. Grower, for the Trade Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Etc, S.T^I^c'on'ifi,?'"'" MILFORD,CONN, Surplus Stocks of L.Multif lor urns, 7=9 in. Write for Prices YOKOHAMA NURSERY CO. 31 Barclay St., NEW YORK ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists Wholesale Growers of full list of EDGAR F. HURFF, Mulllca Hill, New Jersey pLOWERand GARDEN SEEDS Correspondence Solicited. Meni7 Fish Seed Go. Bean Growers ♦ ♦ For the Wholesale Seed Trade. CXRPINTERIA, CALIF. Autumn Number Next Week. Send Advts. Early. \gti. The American Florist. 806 Dreer's Seasonable Specials. Palms, Ferns, Araucarias, Pandanus, Etc. A special offer of the above has just been mailed to the trade, if j'ou did not receive a copy and are interested write us. r\«|l^l|<|^ A special catalogue offering t-'OO standard up-to- '-^^'*' '•-'■^* date varieties vrill be sent for the asking. It will pay you to consult this before making up your 1912 catalogue. Special offers of Japanese Iris, Peonies, and Hardy Perennial Phloxes are also still in force. Special Circulars offering Seasonable Stocks are made throughout the season, if you are in the Trade and do not receive copies write ns and we will place your name on our mailing list. For complete linesof Seasonable Florist's Stock, consult our current Wholesale List, issued September 1. Henry A. Dreer, Inc. 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Carnations Field Plants 100 1000 : Bnchantress $6,00 $50.00 Q[RANIIMS Rooted Cuttings Good cuttings well packed . S. A. Nut( $11. 50 per 1000 Bicard and Poitevlne 14.00 per 100(1 Have no other varieties. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. Uention the American Florist when writma SMILAX Fine bushy plants, 2'/2-inch, $1.60 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. AspraagUS Sprengeri, fine 2V2-in., $1.60 per 100; 4-in. $6.00 per 100. May Day 6.00 50.00 Asparagus Plumosus, fine plants, 2^2- Mary Tolman 5.00 40.00 1 .Sangamo 5.00 40,00 250 at 1000 rate. Healthy, Well Branched Stock. Write for prices on quantities. DBS PLAINES FLORAL CO. DES PLAINES, ILL. ifention the American Flor!st when writinv inch, $2.00 per 100. Pansies, our well known strain, none better; Forget-me-not, Daisies, (Bel- lis). Wallflowers Sweet Williams PEONIES At bargain prices. Also other stock. Write for list. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. mention the American Florist when ivritlng Carnations A SPECIALTY Nic. Zweifel, Nirih Milwaukee. Wisconsii. Mention the American Florist ivhcn writinp Gaillardias. all these are fineplants.at $2.60 per 1000; $10.00 for 6000. Hollyhocks, double, in separate colors, 75c per 100, $5.00 per 1000. Lettuce, Grand Rapids, $1.00 per 1000; $8.50 for 10,000. CARNATIONS F. DORNER S SONS CO. la Fayette, Indiana. iifentioit the American Florist when wrltiiio J. C. SCHMIDT. otter and Maple Sts., BRISTOL. PA Mention the American Florist when writing PHLOX AND IRIS SPECIAL ROOSEVELT FERNS *! 2;^-in. stock at $2.60 per doz., if 17.50 )er 100, $150 per 1000, can fill orders at 'nee or book them for future delivery. Write us. SEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Trade Directory $1.00 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. In phlox I have over twenty named varieties each one separate but without the names, this being the only reason you ca« get them at this price. In Iris I have three colors all of the early blooming sorts. Yellow variegated. Lavender and the best of the blues. Gooil roots can be used for forcing or field culture. Samples for 25 cents. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa J. L. DILLON Wholesale and Retail Florist Bloomsburg, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writtni PRICE: $3.00. postpaid For RELIABLE STOCK From RELIABLE DEALERS AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 40 South Dearborn St., CBCAGO Keep Tab on Advts. in THE FLORIST 806 The American Florist, Nov. 4, Market Gardeners Vedelable Growers' AssoclatloD oi America. H. F. H«ll. Boston. Mass., President: C- West. IrondeQuoit, N. Y.. Vice-President; S. W. Severance. 508 Walker Bnilding, Louisville, Ky., Secretary; M. L. Roetenik Cleveland, O.. Treasurer. Radishes. Scarlet Glolie radishes are increas- ing in popularity in our section to such an extent that they rank second to let- tuce as a forcing subject. The market demands only one kind, the Scarlet Globe. We have been able to buy French seed from any of our good seedsmen of such quality as to leave nothing to be desired. We have often in these notes given our opinion on what to do — this time we will write on what not to do, and that is in regard to radishes — do not crowd them if they are small. For as surely as they are crowded failure is the result, and we are pretty sure from observations that fully nine-tenths of radish failures are the result of crowding. TVe find it im- possible to sow perfectly, hence we do not try but sow liberally and thin as soon as well up. Two years ago we noted some of the worst type of forced radishes we ever saw coming into our market. Our best commission man handled them but he could get no more than 15 to 17 cents per dozen bunches, while we could not get enough at 40 cents. These radishes had such long tops that part had tq be trimmed off; the roots were all necky, denoting age, and the whole appearance was unattractive. They came in sugar barrels and upon investigation we found the producer to be a noted horticultural writer and one who recommends to sow radishes thickly and keep on thinning them by selling the largest ones. We believe he quit the radish business since. Marketman. Potato Flour In Europe. During the last 60 years potato farm- ing has assumed large proportions in Germany and the Netherlands, due in a great measure to the development of the potato-flour industry, the area planted in the latter country in 1908 being 395,039 acres, yielding nearly 97,000,000 bushels, of which 26 per cent was used for manufacturing pur- poses, states the Consular and Trade Reports, While the great bulk of so- called potato flour is simply finely ground and sifted potato starch, there is, however, a flour obtained by grind- ing and bolting dried potatoes that is a comparatively new product. The potatoes are strained and crushed by machinery, dried in revolv- ing drums and then broken up into flakes. These are used for feeding stock, for distilled alcohol, making starch, and the production of flour by being ground and bolted. The flour is a yellowish-white product, rich in car- bohydrates, and is used principally by bakers for adding to rye and wheat flour in making bread. It is claimed that the addition of the potato flour gives the bread a good flavor, makes it more digestible and keeps it fresh for a longer period of time. The price varies from two to three cents per pound in kilos of 220 pounds, according to the crop. The scientific fertilization of the soil has become a very important feature of the potato industry, sometimes $32 to $50 worth of fertilizer is used on one hectare (2.471 acres) of ground. The season for manufacturing potato flour is usually about 10 weeks in dura- tion—from the middle of September to the last of November. In connection with the potato flour industry, dextrine and glucose are manufactured. The flour is exported to Great Britain. Spain, Belgium, Italy, Denmark, United States and Canada. The United States imported $38,000 worth of dextrine and potato flour in 1910, England and Bel- gium being the best customers. Yonkcrs Horticultural Society. A most successful fall exhibition was held by the Yonkers Horticultural So- ciety in Hollywood Inn on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 24-25. The public showed keen interest and the society hopes to foster local appreciation of the gardener's art. Competition was keen in the vegeta- ble and carnation classes. Mrs. J. B. Trevor (H. Nichols, gardener) carried off the sweepstakes, a silver cup, pre- sented by Mayor James T. Lennox of Yonkers. The winner of this prize put up most creditable exhibits, being placed first for specimen adiantums, six vases of roses, collection of vegeta- bles and for lettuce. .Saml. Untermyer (H. Turner, super- intendent) received a silver cup for a group of foliage and flowering plants, Celosia Pride of Castle Gould being re- markably well grown and effective. The same gentleman's exhibit of chrys- anthemums was characterized by large, well colored and finished blooms, and his first prize for American Beauties was merited. T. Ewing (R. Cochrane, superintendent) was most successful in the carnation classes with four firsts. A. Lewisohn (J. Canning, superinten- dent) was placed first in four chrysan- themum classes and in one carnations. Roses and vegetables were well shown by J. Eastman (R. Angus, gardener), who was credited with four firsts. J. B. Thompson (L. Cushman, superinten- dent) showed the largest chrysanthe- mum bloom, and put up a most artistic floral group. D. Milliot, florist, had a nice display, and Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J., exhibited a nice ta- ble of cut orchids. H. M. B. MUSHROOMS HOW TO GROW THEM BV WM. FALCONER. The Best American Book on the Subject. 1 70 Pages. 20 ninatrations. Price Sl.OO. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. WatcU lor onr Trade Mark stamped 00 every brick of Lambens PiFB Culture yushroMi Span SnbslitntioD of cheaper iradeali thus easily eipoaed, Fresh samplt f'C^^ brick, with illustrated book, mailed ^<^^^ postpaid by maonfacturersipen re ceipt of 40centBinpoataEe, Addrcii Trade Mark,AmerlcanSpavvnCo.,St.Paiil.Miiifi ENGLISH, Best quality, arrivine constantly. Spawn is from J 25 lbs $2.00 selected specimens I 100 lbs 6.60 AMERICAN. Our monthly shipments from tbc manufacturer include all the varieties. Garden City i 25 bricks $3.60 Pure Culture I lOObricks 12.0C VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO; NEW YORK: 3 1 -33 W. Randolph St. 25 Barclay St Success In Market Gardenini REVISED AND ENI,ARGKD EDITION. A new and larger edition of thlt well known work on market garden- ing. It contains everything a market gardener wants to know, and in a form easily understood. It is an invaluable guide to any one in the business from the beginner to the most experienced. PRICK $1.10 AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. CABBAGE OCTOBER and NOVEMBER Early Jersey Wakefield and Charlston Wake field at $1 00 per 1000; in lots of 5000, 90c per 1000; lots of 50.0)0. special prices. LETTUCE Five best varieties— Grand Rapids. Big Bostoe Hanson. Tennis Ball and Black-seeded Simpson Jl.OOperlOCO. 5000 lots, 90c per 1000: 50.0CS loti special prices. 100,000 Tomato Plants In 2H-iBch pots, in the five best varietiM Comet. Sutton's. Al. Sutton's Winter Beauty Sutton's Abundance. We are nov» booking order, for the above plants at $20.00 per 1000. Speclil prices on larger quantities. Our plants are grown from best seed obtaio able We are large truckers ourselves, cultlvti ing 2O0 acres in variouscrops all the year. Fox-Hall Farm, v.? Norfolk, Va. TO THE TRADE HENRY WETTE, Quedllnburg, Germany. OBOW££ and EXFOSTEB en the 'TERY LABOZST SCALE ef all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWEB and TABIC BEESB. (Estohlished ITIT.) Snopialtioc Beans, Beeta, Cabbarea. Camta, Kehl Babl Leek, lAttacM, •ii««»»i 'CkiiaillBOi Ferns, Badlahea, Spinach, Tnmlpa, Swedes, Asters, Balaama, Bs>e«»«i Oanatlona, Cinerarias. Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nastartlama, Paulea, Petnnlaa, Fkw»*i Prlmolaa, Scabious, Stooka, Terbtnaa, Ztnnlaa, etc. Catalopie tree en appUcatUa. HEWBY KETTE'B TBimiFH OF THE OIAITr FAHSIE8 (aalxed), the moat perfect aal M^ beaatirm la the world, $5.00 per oa., er $1.60 per % e*., TSc per 1-lS ec, pe«ta«» ftX. Caah with order. XU eeede offered are crowa nnder my personal nperrlsloa en mj swn Taat grenada, aad are warraated tme te name, of atrongeat (rowtk, Oacet etocka and beat ^nalltr. I ALSO OBCVr LABOELT SEEDS OB OOBTBAOT. igtz. The American Florist. 807 WITTBOLD'S Plants ARE BEST ^ "^^H W fH \ 11 r . Pteris Serrulata. Order Today and Avoid the Risk of Cold Weather Shipments Bedding Plants p. de Balle; 2'ln., f2.60 per PrincHi Aohryanthes 100. Agttratum, Stella Gurney and Piulloe, 2-ln., 12.00 per 100. COLEUS, 2-mch. Per 100 paster, red and yellow $2.00 Beckwltta'B Gem 2.00 Golden Bedder 2.00 VerschaffeltU 2.00 Geraniums, S. A. Nntt, Rose, 2-ln., (2.00 per 100. Gnapbalium Lanatum. 2 In., $2.00 per 100, Heliotrope, 2'in., $2.00 per 100. Ivy, German, 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Lantana Delioatiasima, 2 In.. $2.00. Tineas, 4-ln., $2.00 per do2.; $16.00 per 100. Rooted Cattlngs ACHBYANTHES, Booted Cuttings. Per 1,000 Metalllca $ 6.00 P. de Bailey 6.00 Llndenli 6.00 Warscewiczii 6.00 Altemanthera, Rooted Cattlngs, Aore* Nana, BrllUantlsslma. Paronycboldes Major, $6.00 per 1,000. COLEUS, Rooted Cuttings. Per 1,000 Beckwith's Gem 6.00 Golden Bedder 6.00 Heliotrope 6.00 Marguerites, white and yellow cuttings, $6.00 per 1,000. Telloiv, 2-in., $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1.000. Salvia, cuttings. Bonfire and Zurich. $6.(0 per 1.000. Stove and Greenhouse Plants Asparagus Baskets, $1, $1.60 and $2 eacb. Asparagus Flumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-ln., $1 per doz. ; $8 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 3-ln., 76o per doz.; $6 per 100; $60 per 1,000; 4-ln. (BOO at 1,000 rate), $1.60 per doz.; $10 per 100; $80 per 1.000. CBOTONS. 214-ln $1.00 per doz. 3-in 1.60 per doz. 4-ln 26o each; SS per doc. 7-ln.. 4 in a pot 78c-$l each Size 2-in 6-ln 7-ln 8-ln 9-ln Fern Baskets, ASST. FERNS FERNS BOSTONS. Bach Doz. $6.00 9.00 12.00 18.00 $0.76 1.00 1.60 each. . FOR 100 $8.00 46.00 1,000 $26.00 100; $25 per 1,000. DISHES, 2-ln., ...$1.00 $3 per EENTIA BELMOEIAITA. Pot High Leaves Back 2%-ln 8-ln. 4 8-ln 8-10-ln. 4-5 4-ln 12-16-ln. 4-5 Bin lS-20-in. 6-6 $0.76 7-ln 2S-30-ln. 6-7 2.60 7-In 40-44-in. 67 4.60 8-ln 44-45-ln. 7-8 6.60 »-ln 48-50-ln. 7-8 8.00 O-lB GO-64-lD. 7-8 10.00 Coeoi WeddeUiana, 2-ln., $1.76 per doz.; $14 per 100; 3-ln., $2.60 per doz.; $20 per 100. LATAmA BOBBONICA. 2-ln., 1 to 2 Its.. $3 per 100; $26 per 1,000 4-ln $S per doz.; $20 per 100 B-ln $6 per doz.; $40 per 100 Cyperus, 4-ln $1.26 per doi. ; $8 per 100 DBACAENA FRAOBANS. 2^-ln $1.60 per doi. 3-in 2.00 per doz. 4-in 8.00 per doz. S-ln 6.00 per doz. DBACAENA IKDIYISA. 2-in $3 per 100; $26 per 1,000 7-ln., 2V6 to 3-ln. high, $1.26 each; $16 p*r doz. DBACAENA ICASSANOEANA. 6-ln $1.26 each DBACAENA TERMINALIS. 3-ln $1.76 per doz. EUONYUOUS TABIEOATA. 2^-ln. (golden and silver leaf) 6O0 per 4oa. FICUS ELASTICA, (Rubhers). 6-ln 6O0 each; $6.00 per doa. FICUS REFERS, Vines. 214-ln 6O0 each Ivy, English, S-ln 76o per doz. '• " 4.in $1.60 per doz. Pandanus Utilis, 3-ln $2 per doz. PANDANUS VEITCHn. 4-10 6O0 each; $6.60 per doz. S-ln 760 each; $9.00 per doz. 6-ln $1.00 eacb; 12.00 per doz. Primula Oboonica, 3-in $6 per 100 Primula Sinensis, 4-111., $1.60 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. SOLANUU ACULEATISSIMUM. e-ln., strong plants 6O0 each; $6 per doz. SOLANUM CAPSICUM. (Jerusalem Cherry.) e-ln $2 per doz.; $16 per 100 e-ln $3 per doz. TBADE80ANTIA VABIEGATA. (Wandering Jew.) 2-ln 40o per doi.; $8 per 100 Doz. $1.60 2.00 3.(0 t.«0 80.00 100 $U.OO 16.00 80.00 Pot 2%-ln. KENIIA FOBSTEBIANA, High Leaves Eacb 12-ln. AEECA LUTESCENS. 3-in., 3 plants in a pot, $2 per doz.; $16 per 100. PHOENIX BOEBELENII. 21^-ln 82 per doz.; $16.00 per 100 3-ln $3 per doz.; $22.60 per 100 5-ln $9 per doz.; $70.00 per 100 6-ln $2.00 each 7-ln 8.60 each 4-ln i-iS;; ;;;!;;;!!:;.!;;;!!;.'!!!. 'i;2o-24-in. 4-5 6-ln 80-88-ln. 4-6 7.1n 36-38-ln. 6-6 8-ln 40-42-ln. 6-6 g.ln 46-BO-ln. 6-7 HADE UP PLANTS. Pot High 7.1n 24-30-ln. 4.° ; 60-B4-ln. lo^lS" ■■::::: 88-6o-in. ^"' ." 62-70-ln. PHOENIX CANAHENSIS 7-ln., 86-40-in. high $ S^ 10-ln., BO-64-ln. high • 10-lD., eO-64-ln. high 1' PHOENIX BECLINATA 4-ln 260 each; $3 per doz.; $20 rin 60c each; $6 2^;--- 760 each: $9 $0.76 1.00 8.60 4.60 7.00 In Pot 3-4 3-6 4-B 4-5 Doz. $1.60 8.00 8.60 6.00 9.00 18.00 6-lD. Each $ 8.60 8.00 10.00 16.00 !.60 each .00 each .00 each . per 100 per doz. per doz. THE Pteris Magnihca. GEO.WITTBOLD CO. EO6EBR00K, GHICAOO. Pteris Cretica, Albo Lineata. 808 The American Florist, Nov. 4, I* ^j i The Nursery Trade ii II Amerlcaa A«socl«llon of Nurserymeo j H J H Dayton, Painesville, O.. President; II nW H Wyman.NorthAbineton. Mass.. Vice. || President; John Hall. Rnchester.N. v.. Sec'y H I Thirty-seventh annual convention to be II held at Boston. Mass.. 1912. ^ Sajc Fk.\ncisco, Calif. — Dr. Albert J. Cook, head of the department of bi- .ilogy at Pomona College, has been ten- dereia ' the appointment of state horti- cultural commissioner. BEELIKT, Md.— Frank Hammond, one of the superintendents of the J. G. Harrison & Sons' nurseries, was se- verely injured by being- struck on the head with a grubbing axe by an Ital- ian workman. FiTCHBURO, MASS. — City Forester William W. Colton has recommended the establishment of a tree nursery by the city, either in one of the parks or by tfie" purchase of a suitable piece of Iii-operty. The park commissioners think very favorably of the plan and will petition the city council for a spe- cial appropriation. A Rare Shrub at Kew. There are two plants of Elliottia racemosa. an extremely rare shrub, at Kew which we believe to be the only ones in Europe, and of them W. J. Bean contributes the following inter- esting note in the Kew Bulletin. The larger plant of the two, now about seven feet high, has this summer borne a crop of 21 racemes, the first flowers opening on July 24. It proves to be a shrub of great beauty as well as interest and rarity. The racemes are terminal, quite erect, six to nine inches high, two to two and one-half inches in diameter, the flowers mostly solitary, occasionally in pairs or in threes on the peduncle, which is white and five-eighths to three-fourths of an inch long. Flowers pure white, fra- grant, three-fourths to one inch across; corolla lobes four, narrowly oblong, ob- tuse, ultimately much reflexed, free to the base; calyx minute, saucer-shaped; stamens eight, less than half as long as the corolla lobes; style as long as the corolla lobes, in the hooded apex of the lowest one of which the stigma is at first enclosed. The flower-bud is at first erect on the peduncle; as the flowering time approaches it becomes inverted and nodding; but just before the expansion of the petals it rises again and stands out horizontally; and in that position the flower remains. A raceme six inches long bears about 40 flowers. Elliottia is a monotypic genus and belongs to the ericaceae. Flower- ing as it does towards the end of July, it would make a delightful addition to flowering shrubs could it ever become common in gardens. But it is almost or quite extinct in its native localities in Georgia, and no successful method of propagating it has yet been devised. Cuttings of the branchlets have several times been tried at Kew without suc- cess. The only plants raised have been two from root cuttings, neither of which ever looked like living, although tlj^ey formed a few roots; both ulti- mately died. The fruit of Elliottia is not known, and it is unfortunate that although artificial fertilization has been resorted to no fruit has been ob- tained. Bees have also visited the flowers in great numbers. Rhus Typhlna. The Staghorn Sumach (Rhus ty- phina) is a well-known .shrub, not only in large private gardens, but also in public parks, and one cannot walk far in the suburbs of a large town without noticting that it frequently finds a place in quite small villa gardens, for it is a first-rate town .shi'ub. Its cut- leaved variety is not so well known, and it is only of late years that one has been able to obtain it in quantity, states a writer in Gardening Illustrated, though its near relative, R. glabra laciniata, has been more easily ob- tained. R. t. laciniata has leaves quite as lai-ge as those of the type, but they are more elegant, on account of the fine segments into which the leaflets are divided. It forms a bush in the same manner as the type, but it may also be grown with single stems, or with two or thi-ee stems from one root- stock, and cut back each year. By this means immense leaves are formed, which produce a tropical effect, and are useful for a sub-tropical garden. When grown for this purpose, rich soil and generous top-dressings of manure are required, for the method is an ex- haustive one, and if a plentiful food supply is not forthcoming, the growth and leaves rapidly deteriorate. The leaves, like those of the type, color well in autumn. Fall Flowers in Arnold Arboretum. Flowers are scarce in the Arboretum the middle of October. A few belated flowers may still be found on the clumps of heather, calluna vulgaris, in the shrub collection and among the rhododendrons at the base of Hemlock Hill. This evergreen plant, a native of northern Europe, is too little known in American gardens, says the Bulletin issued by the Arnold Arboretum, al- though it is perfectly hardy in New England. It has become completely naturalized at Townsend, Massachu- setts, near the New Hampshire line, where grown from seed scattered some forty years ago, it has spread over an area of nearly forty acres, and it is well established, too, in larger masses, near Halifax, Nova Scotia. The heath- er should be planted in well-drained soil and in stations fully exposed to the sun where it will soon spread into large masses and remain in flower for two or three months. There are a number of varieties of this plant, the best known being that with white flowers. The white-flowered form grows wild in Europe, and it is supposed to bring good luck to the person fortu- nate enough to find it. The native witch hazel, however, Hamamelis Virginiana. is the only plant which really flowers in the Ar- boretum in the late autumn. Its small clusters of flowers with their long pale yellow strap-shaped petals are now partly hidden by the large leaves which are bright yellow and very con- spicuous. As the leaves fall the flow- ers are seen to cover the branches and form one of the most interesting fea- tures of the autumn flora of the north- ern United States. Unlike our north- ern species, the witch hazels of Japan and the species lately discovered in southern Missouri produce their flow- ers in winter or very early spring be- fore the appearance of the leaves. Ithaca. N. Y. — A. C. Beal is now as- sistant professor of horticulture at Coi-nell Uni\'ersity. Fruit Trees ^pplf/A'trr"- Fine Trees. Prices reasonable. MITCHELL'S NURSERY, Beverly, Ohio Phoenix Nursery Company Nurserymen and Floriata BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS Send list ot waste tor pricee. W olesale cataloeue (or 1911 n*w ready Jacs Smits & Co., \k'^^v Azaleas, (hardy), Berried Plants, Bleediat Hearts, Blue Spruces, Boxwood, Clematis, Climb- ing Plants, Conifers, Evergreens, Funkias la sorts. Hydrangea P. Q., Japan Maples, Peonies, Pot-grown Plants, (Lilacs a specialty), Rbodo- denrons, Roses, Spireas, Valleys. Price List Free on Demand. Arbor Vitae (Tbnya Ocddentalls.) A splendid stock of 3 to 4 (t. and 4 ta 5 ft, trees. Write for descriptions and prlcH. The Wm. H. Moon Co., MORRISVILLE. PA. LARGE TREES OAKS and MAPLES Pinea (uid Hemlocka ANDORRA NURSERIBSa Wm. Warner Harper. Prop. Cbestnnt Hiu, PHUA., PA. For Fall Planting Liliutn Tenuifolium, Hansoni, Daviu-i- cum, Henryi, Elegans and Wallacei; Daphne Cneorum, Delphinium For- mosum, Syringa Japonica, German and Japan Iris. Fall list issued in August. E. S. MILLER, Wading Rlver.N. Y. English Elms Wanted Several hundred English "field" Elms. This is the type frequendy seen in Boston and other places in the eastern states, in larjje old specimens. Old tree* can often be identified by their habit of suckering. Trees should i>referably be about 15 feet high and 3 inches in diameter. State particulars, giving prices sizes. location, etc. OLMSTED BROTHERS, Landscape Architects, Brookline, Mass. rgiT. The American Florist. 809 Only a Short While Remains to Order Vaughan's Choice Plants So that we can ship before freezing weather sets in. Do It Now. Araucaria Excelsa Glauca. K-in. C-in. pots i-inch _ $0.10 .25 .40 .76 1.00 1.25 JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Stroni;' plants, lield-srown. in pots. Dozen $ 0.76 2.50 4.60 8.00 10.00 14.00 Dozen ..$1.60 100 $ 6.00 20.00 35.00 60.00 76.00 100.00 100 $10.00 Kentia Belmoreana. Size Pot 5-inch 7 " 7 " 8 '■ 9 •■ 10 •■ 10 •• Size Pot 4-inch 5 " Leaves ...5-6... ...6-7... ...6-7... ...6-7... . ..C-7... ...6-7... ...0-7. . . Height 18 .28-30 .30-32 .36-38 .42-46 .48-50 .,-2-54 inch $ 0.76 ... 2.60 ... 3.00 . . . 4.00 . ... S.OO . . . 8.00 . . . 12.00 Dozen Per 100 $ 9.00 Kentia Forsteriana. Leaves ... 5 ...5-6 ...5-6 ...5-C ...5-6 .. .6-7 ...0-7 ...6-7 ...6-7 ...6-7 Height Bach 15 -inch..' $ 0.60 . . .20-24 ...24-28 ...30-32 . . .34-36 ...40-44 ...44-48 ...52-55 ... CO ... 66 .75 1.00 1.60 2.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 8.00 10.00 Dozen $ 6.00 8.00 11.00 17.00 Per 100 $40.00 Size S-inc'h 3-inch 4-iuch ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. K£NTIA FORSTERIANA-Made-up. No. ot Plants HelKbt Baeb .3-4 34-38-inch $ 4.00 3-4 40-42 " 5.00 3-4 44-48 " : 6.00 3-4 52-56 " 8.00 PANDANUS DTIUS. pots pi>ts Phoenix Canariensis. Raeb Doffen .$0.15 $ 1.60 . .25 2.50 Size Pot S-inch Tub. Ileisht .30-35-ineh. .40-45 •■ . Bacb .$ 3.00 . 4.00 PHOENIX RECLINATA C-inch 24-26-inch PHOENIX ROEBELBNI Size Pot 4-inch 5-inch ... Size Pot 6-iiich T-iuch S-inch 0-inch Tnb PEPPERS, 5 inch .$0.75 $ 8.00 Height 16 to IS-inch 20 to 22-incli 22 to 24incli 24 to 2C-inch CHRISTMAS. Each .$0.60 . 1.26 Each Dozen $ 6.00 14.00 Dozen $22.00 Spread 20 to 22-inch $2.00 22 to 24-inch 2.60 24 to 28-incb 4.00 30 to 32-inch 6.00 Each Dozen Per 100 Per 1,000 ....$0.20 $2.00 $15.00 CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Greenhouses, Trial Grounds and Nurseries: Western Sphngs, ni. NEW YORK 4 FLW GOOD THINGS The Best White Rose Ever Offered YOl WANT. GeraDlams, Nutt. Buchner. Ricard, Perkins. Poitevine. 2-in. $2.00 per 100. Botton Ferns, 5 in. 25c each. WUtMani rerns. 4 in.. 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3 in.. J5.00; 4-in., $10.00: Sin. $25.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 2 in.. 2c. AvaragoB Sprengen, 2 in., $2.50 per 100. Aiparagas Plnmosas, 2 in.. $3 00 per 100. Cash with order GEO. M. EMMANS, Kewton, N. J. WE SHALL DISSEMINATE Double White Killarney We Are Now Booking Orders for March Delivery. See it in St. Louis, Milwaukee, or at the Chicago Florists' Club meeting in November. See it growing at The Budlong Rose Co., in Auburn, R. I., or with Us at Cromwell. Order now to be sure of early delivery. A. N. PIERSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. For Names Use The Directory SSo?) 810 The American Florist. Nov. 4, Landscape Gardening A course for G»r- deneri. Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prof. Craic and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the s^rowinr importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up - to ' dat« methods and practice are in demand for the , best positions. A knowledge o< Landscape Gardenings Indispensable to those who wonld have the pleasantest homes. 250-paee Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dept. A. P.. Springfield, Mass. PROF. CRAIG. CHRYSANTHEMUMS We are now booking orders for early delivery of all the best Commercial and Exhibition Varieties, either new or old. When in need, remember we make Chrysanthemums Our Specialty. Elmer 0. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Baraboo, Wis. William Toole & Sons, seedsmen and florists, of this city, have bought the stock and leased the greenhouses of the late William Peck of Baraboo. R. H. Williams, who has been manager of the Peck Greenhouses, now becomes a partner in the firm of William Toole & Sons and will continue to look after the local trade. E. H. Toole will act as general business manager. William Toole will continue his work of im- proving the pansy while W. A. Toole will have charge of the greenhouses and nursery at Pansy Heights, where plants for the catalogue trade are grown. Mrs. Leona Jaeger serves cus- toiners with flowers and plants at the firm's new store. Battle Creek, Mich. The show of flowers and floral ac cessories at the opening of the H. A.* Fisher Floral Co.'s store attracted crowds to their beautiful new quarters. With the splendid location which they have selected, the beautiful fittings of the store, and the high grade flowers which they always carry, a splendid trade with accommodations to serve their customers is promised. The store is in the Burdick house block and opens on the Arcade. The fixtures are all of marble and the pure white of these, together with the handsome mirrored refrigerator and the beautifully tiled floor form a splendid setting for the fine display of flowers. ZanesvlUe, O. The regular monthly meeting of the Zanesville Florists' Club was held on October 19 at the home of F. E. Hum- phrey on North Seventh street. The principal business attended to was the election of oiBcers. All the old officers were re-elected except the secretary. Edgar Caton very emphatically de- clined the honor of a second term and C. Li. Humphrey was elected in his place. The meeting was adjourned after a two-course lunch was served. The November meeting will be held at the home of Geo. Johnson on Henry street. C. L. Humphrey, Sec'y. HYDRANBEA OTAKSA For Easter and Decoration Day Six-inch, pot-grown, well branched and set with flower buds. Otaksa, with 6 and 6 branches $20.00 per 100: 4 branches $15.00 per 100 Souvenir de Claire, fine pink (same color as Gloire de Lorraine Begonia), 7 to ll» branches '-'6.00 per 100 AZALEAS 10 to V2. inch crowns $5.00 per doz. 12 to 14 inch crowns 6.00 per doz. TULIPS La Reine, liighest forcing quality $6.00 per 1000 SEND FOR SURPLUS LIST OF BULBS Contains some very special, low, clean-up prices. JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY Wholesale Florists and Nurserymen, NEWARK, Wayne County, NEW YORK STATE B. & A. SPECIALTIES Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Ivergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Autumn Bulbs and Soots, Conifers, Pines Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseriai. WE »re only a few minutes from New York City; Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Mala Line of Erie Railroad. BOBBINK& ATKINS Nurserymen and Florists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. Order now and increase your stock by Spring. Our stock of Cannas is in excellent shape and absolutely true to name. Will make the following low price for the next 30 days only:- Klng Humbert, The King of all Canaas, $3.50 per 100: $30.00 per 1000, N€W York, bronze leayed. orchid flower- ing, brilliant carmine. $.^.00 per 100. Mephlkto, the darkest crimion variety in commerce, $3.00 per 100. Venus, a soft rosy pinic, quite distinct and attractive, $2 ."iO per liO, E^andale, Florence Vau^an and Dnke of Marlborough, 1:2,00 per itio. Alsace, Caas. Henderson, Grand Ct>an- ceUr Bulow, Mile. Berat, Louisiana, $1.50 per 100; $14,00 per 1000. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. California Privet ROSA RUGOSA The Trne Japan Rose. 75,000 one-year Seedlings, for lining out, 6-8 and 8-10 inches. 76,000 Berberis ThunbergU, 1-year, very strong, XXX 10-15 inches. 26,000 Clematis PanlCUlata, 2 years old, field-grown. Write for prices. Rhode Island Nurseries, Newport, R. I. Fine stock of well grown, well rooted and well graded 2 year plants; first class in every respect: Per 100 1000 12to ISin.. light brmnched $100 $7,00 15 to 20 in., 3 or more branches 1.50 10.00 20 to 30 in., 4 or more branches 2 00 15,00 2Vi to 3 ft.. strong. 6or more branchet 3.00 25 00 3 to 4 ft,, extra heavy. 8 or more blanches <.00 30.00 Write lor special prices on carload and large orders. CHAS. BLACK, Highblown, N. J. Send Advts for Autumn Number Early. igii. The American Florist. 811 ANNOUNCEMENT. New Rose Sunburst Color, orange and gold, very intense. Bud incredibl> long---poirited and plump-— open- ing into a Bi^ Rose. StemS always stiH and long. A great keeper. In a ClaSS by itself. Raised by M. Pernet-Ducher from whom we bought the American rights. In order that Eastern growers might see the variety under culture, we made arrangements with Mr. Charles H. Totty, of Madison, N. J., to grow part of our stock. It will be disseminated in America on March 1, by C. H. Totty and The E. G- Hill Co., and on the same date in Europe by M, Pernet-Ducher. PRICE— $30.00 per 100; $250.00 per 1000, for own root. $5.00 per 100 additional for grafts. The rose has already made a splendid record both in this country and abroad. On our own place, in addition to all its other good points, it has made fine quality, blooming plants in less time than any variety that we have ever planted in the bench. TheE.G.HILLCO.,Riclimond,ln(l. Quick Action To move this seasonable stock quickly, we are offering it until sold at prices that will either sell it or show us that no one is in need of this stock. FERNS Amerpohlii, Barrowsii, Scottii, Elegantissima, Boston, Jacksoni, Sword andWhitmani from4-in. pots, $16.00 per 100. Same varieties in 2H-in. pots $4.00 per 100. Rex Begonias Assorted varieties, 3-in. $6 per 100. California Privet 3 to B ft. specimens 10c 2to3ft 5c 18 to L'4 in lie Clematis Paniculata Enormous 3-yr.-old field clumps. ..iL'c Altiiaea White, 3 to 4 ft (k Blanche. :; to 4 ft (Jc Viburnum Plicatum specimen plants, 4 to (i ft 16c 12 to 18 in 7c StolOin 5c The Dingee & Conard Co, West Grove. Penn. Seasonable Stock Christmas Peppers, 4-inch pots, fine, $10,00 per 100. Primula Obconica, G i g a n t e a (Arendsi), $:1.00 per 100. Fern Dish Ferns, heavy, 214-in. pot plants $3 per 100; $25 per 1000. Asparagus Plumosus, 2H-in. $3. CO per 100; $26.00 per 1000; Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in. pots, $a OOper 100; 4-in. pots, heavy, $10 per 100. Boston Ferns, 6-in. pots, $26.00 per 100; 6-in. oots. $40.00 per 100. Hydrangea Otaksa, fine pot grown stock, 4-in., 2 and 3 shoots, $20 per 100; 6-in. pots, $36 per 100. Hydrangea Otaksa, extra speci- mens, for large tubs, 12 to 16 shoots, $1.00 each. Field grown. Genista Racemosa, li-in. pot plants $25 per 100, Gladiolus, Blushing Bride and The Bride, 60c per 100; $6.00 per 1000. TalipS, Single superfine mixture, 70o per 100; $6.00 per 1000. Tulips, single, named colors, red, white, rose and yellow, 80c per 100; $7.00 pet 1000. Tulips, single, Darwin special mix- ture, 90c per 100; $8.00 per lOOO. Tulips, single, Gesneriana, Mac- rophila (scarlet) 80c per per 100; $7.60 per 1000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0. ASPARAGUS Plumosus and Sprengeri. 4in,,$5;00per 100. Good large stock, 4,000 One -Year -Old Richmond Rose Bench Plants, S3 !0 p.T 100; $30 CO per 1000. GEO. REINBERG, 162 N.Wabash Ave., Chicago PLUMOSUS Extra fine stock at $2.50 per 100: $25.00 per 1000. SPRENGERI Good stock at $1.50 per 100: $15.C0 per lOCO. Hooest samples for 10 cents. ALBERT M HERB, Lancaster, Pa. The Early Advertisement ^-^^^ There 812 The American Florist. Nov. HOLIDAY BOOKS. The following books should be in every florist's and gardener's library. A good book on any subject in which you are specially interested is worth years of evperience and should be kept convenient for reference at all times. Send pices quoted and we send tbe books. Practical Floriculture (Peter Hen- derson).— A guide to the successful propagation and cultivation of florists' plants. Illustrated. 325 pages. $1.50. The American Carnation (C. W. Ward). — A complete treatment of all the most modern methods of cultivating this most important flower. Illustrated $3.50. Fumigation Methods (Johnson).— A practical treatise on cheap and effective means of destroying insect pests. Hand- somely bound and profusely illustrated. 250 pages. $1.00. The Horticulturists' Rule-Book (L. H. Bailey). — Contains information valuable to all those engaged in any branch of horticulture. Illustrated. 3x3 pages. 7S cents. Manual of the Trees of North America (Sargent). — The most com- plete and authentic nork on the sub- ject. The pages number 826, with over 600 illustrations. $6.00. The Rose. — Its cultivation, varieties, etc. (H. B. Ellwanger). — A complete guide of the cultivation of the rose, to- gether with the classification of all the leading varieties. $1.25. Steam HE.^TING for Builders (Bald- win).-— Contains valuable data and hints for steam fitters and (hose who employ this method of heating. The 350 pages are fully illustrated. $2.50. Heating and Ventilating Buildings, (Carpenter). — This book covers the en- tire subject most fully. In the prepa- ration of heating and ventilating pl.ans it will be found a most valuable guide. $400. Chrysanthemum Manual (Smith). — By an expert who has given his un- divided attention for twenty years to the improvement of the chrysanthemum and its culture in detail. Profusely il- lustrated. 40 cents. Greenhouse Construction (Taft). — It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, ?nd that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 118 illustrations. $1.50. Daffodils, Narcissus and How TO Grow Them (A. M. Kirby). — Contains all that is really worth knowing about these most popular of spring bulbs, writ- ten from the standpoint of American conditions. Illustrated, 233 pages; post- paid, $1.21. Hedges, Windbreaks, Etc. (Powell). — A treatise on the planting, growth and management of hedge plants for country and suburban homes. A vol- ume of 140 pages, with twenty-two il- lustrations. 50 cents. The Vegetadle Garden (Vilinorin- Andrieux). — The best and . most com- plete book on vegetables ever published. There are 782 pages and hundreds of illustrations in this English edition, ed- ited by Wm. Robinson, the noted Eng- lish horticultural writer. $6.00. Tlie American Florist Co*. Id- 440 S. Defiboin St., Chicago. PREPARE rOR THE HOLIDAYS l@~ Second Consignment— 76 cases of Holiday Azaleas tor Christmas, Kentias Palms, Latania Borbonica, and, to make the importation complete, a Illird COD slgnment of our well known specialty, the Araucarias, Robusta Compacta, Excels^ ] Glauca and Excelsa, have just arrived, per steamer Menominee, on Oct. U'ord, fronjl Antwerp, Belgium. Now, with or in connection with our already immense stock o'J Holiday Plants, the .so well known firm of Godfrey Aschmann will ta"ke first rankii'l importing, growing and shipping of Holiday Plants, CHEAP, GOOD AND RELIABLE. I Azalea Indies. New stock. 75 cases. Tbey art- all in fine conxlition. full of buds. Now is tbe time to start for Christmas forcing. We have for Christmas the so well adaptpd standari varieties — Deutsche Ferle double white: Simoa Mardner and Mme. Patrick, double pink; Ver . vxneana. double rose variesated Price: 50c. 60c 75c $1.00. $1,25. $l.S0to$2 00 Easter Vari- eties—Schryyeriana. Very^neana Simon Mard ner, 50c. 75c. $1,00. $1.25 $1.50 to $2 00: Mme Van der Cruyssen Niobe. Empa-e^s of India. .Apollo. Prof. Wolters. and others in bud. , Just Arrived with the Azaleas. A fine consignment of Latania Borbonica. in first classconduioD. perfect tollake largestock. 8 ^ood leaves, height given in consular invoice at .i5 to 40 in.. 6t for 7 0 8 in pots. $1,51 toJ2.90. Combination Latania Boibunica (3 plant;) in a 6 in. pot. which ^ives them a fine appearance, bushy about 13 to 14 leaves to a pot 6-in. pots $1 Goto $1.25. Kentla Bclmoreana, on the same steamer, are here, potted off combicatioL plantb (made up with 3 plants). 22 to25 in bieh havins from l2to 13 to 15 leaves to a pot. 6 in, pots 50c 60c to 75c. Still larger sizes. $1.00. $1.25 to $1.50. accordinc to size Single plants of Belmoreana, stociiv.5 leaves. 22 to 25 in. high. 5H to 5H-iH. pots only 50c. worth 75c. PoinsetHas, 3in..i;c; large 4 in., ready to shift into 5-in 25c. short gmwn outdoo in l2c to I5c ; 5H ' nio.DOis 4|ic 5 c. 60c and 75c. Begonia Glory Of Cincinnati, 5V, io6in.pot8 75c. Begonias Neiv Improved Erfordi and Asch- mann's Beauty, a new Improved Vetrnon Red. a constant bloomer for Christmas trade. 2^-10. pots. »5 00 per 100: 3Sn- $7 00perIOO: 4-in.. 15c. Cineraria HybridaGranditlora.Aschmann's well- known stra n. 2V«in. pots. $3.00 per 100: j in. Dots. $6 (10 per 100 Primula Obconica Granditlora, assorted colors in bloom, medium 4-in.. 10c: large 4-in.. 15c: 5V4in..25c, hushy. Three Houses in Ferns Pot, Not Bench Grown. Neph. Scottii, Scholzeli and Whltmani. 5H tc 6-io.pots 25c. 35c. 40c and SOc: 7-in.. 75c to$1.00. BostonFerns, 5Hin..35c to 40c: 6 in. ,50c: 7-ia. 7.1C to $1,00. Neplt Cordate Compacta, 4 in.. 18c. ScholzeJi,4 in. 20c; 5h to6-in. pots. 30c. 40cto50c Ferns for Dishes, a good assortment. 2H-ln. pots $4.00 per li 0. Pteris t/vUsoni Ferns, 6 in. paai. 3 plants ia a pan 25c to 35c per pan. Fern Bolls, imported direct from Japan, already started. 50c. GODFREY ASCHMANN Wholesale Grower and Importer of Potted Plants, 1012 W, Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. igii. The American Florist. 813 tieacock's Palms and Terns Home firown. Strong and Well Established. Order at once, while you can have them Shipped by freight. While our sales have been much heavier than ever before, we are still strong on sizes quoted: Keniia Belmoreana Pot Leaves In. high Each Doz. 21/2-in- 4 8 to 10. $ 1 60 3 -in. 6 12.. 2 00 6 -in. 6 to 7 18.. .$0.60 6 00 6 -in. 6 to 7 24.. . 1.00 12 00 Cedar tub Leaves In. high Each Doz. 7 -in. 6 to 7 34 to 86.. .$2 50 .$30 00 7 -in. 6 to 7 36 to 36.. . 3 00 36 00 9 -in. 6 to 7 40 to 45.. . 4 00 48 00 9 -in. 6 to 7 42 to 48.. . 5 00 9 -in. 6 to 7 48 to 54.. . 6 00 Cocos Weddelliana Pot In. high 100 21/2-in. 8 to 10 $10 00 2l4-in. 10 to 12 15 00 Kentia Forsteriana Pot Leaves In. high Each Doz. 6-in, 6 to 6 28 to 30 $1 00 $12 00 6-in. 6 34 to 36 1 50 18 00 Kentia Forsteriana Cedar Made Up tub Plants In. high Each Doz. 7-in. 4 36 $2 50 $30 00 7-in. 4 36 to 40 3 00 36 00 9-in. 4 40 to 42 4 00 48 00 9-in. 4 42 to 48 .5 00 60 00 Cibotium Schiedei Cedar tub. Spread Each 9-in. 4 to 5 feet $i 00 to $5 00 9 in. 6 to 6 feet 6 00 Areca Lutescens In. high Each 36 $2 00 42 3 00 Pot Plants in pot 7-in. 3 8-in. 3 Ci-dar Tub Plants in tub In. high Each 9-in. Several 48 to 64 $6 00 9-in. " 5-ft 7 60 Ptioenix Roebeleni Pot Each 5-in. Nicely characterized $1 00 6-in. 18 to 20-in. spread 1 60 Cedar tub High Spread Each 7-in. 18-in. 24-in $2 00 JOSEPH HEACOCK CO. Wyncote, Pa. Railway station, Jenicintown Ferns for Dishes Per 100 Per 1000 2H-in $3.50 S30.00 Asparagus Plumosas, a^iiach $3 SO per 100; $30.00 per 1000. 3in. $6.00 per 100. Primroses, Obconica, best large flowering strain stroni; 2V2 inch pot plants. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. son at 1000 rates. Cash with order Rubber Plants, 6 in pot. 20 24 in high, 50c each. Arancaria Excelsa. 5 in. pot. 50c to 75c each; 6in. pot. $1.00 to $1.25 each. FRANK OECHSLIN, 4911 Quincv St.. CHICAGO SMITH'S ADVANCE CHRYSANTHEMUM Stock plants 25c each. Golden Glow, stock plants 10c each. ELI CROSS, 15 Monroe street GRAND "iAPIDS. MICH. SPECIALTIES. Roaes, from 3'in poti. Carnations for fall delivery Cbrysanthemumt Smilax. Violet! IN BEST VARIETIES. Price! low. Send for list. Wood Brothers, l^^^"^. The Trade Directory Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada. Price: $3 00 postpaid. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO K^* Boston Ferns for growing on. we have 15.000 of them 4inch $15 00 per 100 5-inch 25 00 per 100 6-inch 40,OOperlOD Asparagus Plumosus, 2 inch $2.50 per 100 Cash, pleaae. THE REESER PLANT COMPANY ^"'"pian't's^n"''''" SPRINGFIELD OHIO Mention the Ainerxcan Florist when writing J. D. Thompson Carnation Go. Carnation Specialists JOLIET, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing PALMS, FHkNS AND Decorative Plants IAHIU CrnTT IliUand Rd. & E. 45tb St. JUnil J\A)l 1, BROOKLYN. N.Y. LEEDIE SPRINGFIELD 2i2-ln. ROSES 4-in. Shipping — Boolting — Growing. CARNATION PLANTS Direct from the Grower. Per 1000 Lawson Enchantress. 4c each 35 00 Sangamo, 4c each 35 00 Alvina 35 00 May Day 4c each 35 00 Wlnsor 4c each 35 00 Victoria 4c each 35 00 Boston Market 4c each 35 00 We never shipped a nicer ot of plants th an we are now offering. L arge. bushy plants with many shoots. At the a bove price it would pay you to buy this stock to p ant in your h ousat after the early 'mums are gons. Every plant guaranteed or you can return them. Casta with order. HOWARD P. KLEINHANS, 66 Centre Square, EASTON, PA. Boston Ferns 2y2-in. $30.00 per 1000 • •• 2H-in-. $6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 860 at 1000 rate. MagnUlca, 2Hinch 15c each. HENRY H. URROWS i SON. Whitman. Matt. Robert Craig Co... SSSs PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia. Pa 814 The American tLORisT. Nov. Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The 824 Allen J K 793 American Spawn Co. 806 AmlingECCo 789 Andersons A 799 Andersen Specialty Co . 814 Andorra Nurseries 808 Ansrermueller Geo H791 AphineMfgCo 825 Aschmann Godfrey.. 812 Atlanta Floral Co... 799 Aussedat&Co 823 Bade;ley Keidel & Meyer. Inc 793 Baer Juilus 803 Barrows H H & Son.8l3 Bassett & Washburn 78 ' Baur J A Pottery CoIU Bayersdorfer H 822 Beaven E A 794 Bergvent F 823 Berning H G 790 Bertermann Bros Co8( 1 Black Chas 810 Bobbink SAtkins ...81(1 Boddington A T II Bodger]no& SonBCo804 Boland] BCo 800 BolgianoJ&Sons. ...8>'3 Bowe M A 800 Braslan Seed Gro Co 796802 Breitmeyer's J Sons 8()1 Brown A J Seed Co. 802 BronsH N II Bucbbinder Bros III BuckbeeH W 800 BudlongI A 789 Burnett Bros II Burpee W A & Co... II Caldwell the Woods- man Co 794 Camp Conduit Co. ..822 Canger & Gormley . . 799 Carter Geo M 791 Chi Carn. Co I Chicago Flower Growers Ass'n 788 Chi House WreckCo822 Clark The E BCo.. 804 Clarke's Sons David. 800 Cleveland CutFloCoSOI Coles WW 810 Cooke GeoH 800 CotsonasGeo&Co..794 Cowee W J 819 Craig Robt Co 813 Critche'lCE 791 Cross Eli 813 Crump Frank F 800 Cunningham Jos H.. 804 Daniels & Fisher. ...801 DardsChas 799 Deamud J B Co 786 Dennaiffe & Son 802 DesplainesFlo. Co. .805 Detroit Flower Pot. .Ill Dietsch A &Co IV DillerCask'y& Keen824 Dillon J L 605 Dingee & Conard Cc811 Dorner F& Sons Cc 805 DreerHA..III 805 819 DunlopJohnH 80 Edwards Fold'g Box824 Elliott W H 790 EmmansGeo M 809 EubankTJ 794 Eyres HG 801 Fish Henry Seed Co 804 Florists' Hall Assn.. 822 Florists Tel. D.lvy,.799 Foley Mfg Co IV FordM C 79' Fox Hall Farm .... 806 Freeman MrsJB 801 Froment HE 793 FottlerFlske Rawson Co II Galvin Thos F 801 Garden City SandCoIlI Garland Geo M Co.. 822 Gasser] M Co 8i 0 Geny Bros SCO Giblin & Co 824 Godfrey WJ & Son. .803 Good & Reese Co ... I Gorham & Cbapline.821 Grand RapidsFlo Co8)0 GravesNathanR... S22 Greater New York Florists' Ass'n 793 GudeBros 801 Heacock Jos Co 813 Heinl John & Son...80iJ Henderson A & Co 803 Herr Albert M. .803 811 Herrmann A S22 Hess& Swoboda... 8ul Hews AH& Co Ill Hill EG & Co 811 HilfingerBros Ill HippardE 821 Hitchings&Co 821 Hocrber Bros 789 Hofiman Flo Artist.. 80O HoffmeisterFlo.Co .791 Holm &01son 799 Holton& Hunkel Co 781 798 Home Cor School... 812 Hooker H M Co 820 Hort Advertiser.. .. 822 Hrudka L Pottery Co Ill HuntE H .. 789 Hurfi Edgar T 804 IgoeBros 814 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 822 Isbell S M& Co ....8C4 Jackson & Perkins.. 810 Jacobs S & Sons 823 Jansky John ....790 lohnson W W& Son II Jones Percy 789 Kasting W F Co.... 791 Keller Geo & Sons.. Ill Keller J B & Sons... 800 Kellogg Geo M 8 0 Kelway&Son 803 Kcnnicott Bros.... 789 Ky Tob Prod Co. ...814 Kessler Bros .793 KiftRobt SO' KimberlinSeed Co. 802 King Construct'n . 823 KleinhansP Howard813 Kohr AF Ill Kramer I N & Son. .Ill Kroeschell Bros Co. 819 823 Kruchten John 789 KueblerWm 793 Kuehn C A 790 KuhlGeo A Sf)5 Kusik Henry & Co. .791 Kyle &Foerster 789 Lager & Hurrell I Lange A 799 LandrethSeedCo....804 Leedle Floral Co....8l3 Licbtenberger J ... 814 Loechoer & Co. .. S'^4 Lord&Burnham Co 819 McCallumCo 794 McConnell Alex 801 McCuUough's J M Sons Co 790 McHutchison & Co.. II McKellar Chas. W.. 787 McKonua P& Son. .801 Malandre Bros 799 Mastin J G & Co... 825 Matthews Florist... 800 May & Co LL 800 Mette Henry 806 Michigan Cut FloEx794 Millang.Chas 793 Miller ES 808 Mitchell W.T & SonS^^S Moltz A&Co 793 Moninger J C Co.... 824 Moon The Wm HCcSDS Moore Hentz &Na8b7y3 Morehead Mfg Co... 820 Morse C C & Co.... 802 Mt GileadPotterv Colli Munk Floral Co 791 Murray Samuel. ... 8 1 Myers Florist 800 Nat Flo B of Trade.. 819 N Y Cut Flower Ex.793 Nicotine Mfg Co 822 Niessen Leo Co 791 Northern Mich Evgn Nursery 794 Oechslin Frank 8l3 Olmsted Bros SOS Olsen Chr £04 Palethorpe PRC0..8M Palmer W J & Sons. SCI Park Floral Co ..SlO PeacockDahlia Fms791 Pedrick Geo & Son. 804 Perfection Chem Co. 822 Penn the Florist... 800 Pennock-Meeban Co79i Peters & Reed Pot'yIII Peterson J A I Phoenix Nursery Co. 808 Pierce FO Co 824 Pierson AN 809 Pierson F R Co I Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 802 PillsburylL 814 Pittsburg Cut Flo Co791 Podesta & BaldocchSOl Poehlmann Bros Co 783 Pollworth C C Co .. ..790 801 804 822 Power Wm & Co 804 Pulv'iz'dManure Co 821 Quaker City Machine Works 819 Randall A L Co.... 789 Ready Reference... 815 Randolph& Mc Clements 819 Reed& Keller 822 Reeser PlantCo.... 813 Regan Ptg House. ...821 ReimersM D 799 Reioberg Geo 811 Reinberg Peter 785 Rhode Island Nurs,.810 Rice Bros 780 Robinson JC SeedCo804 Rock W L Co 799 Roemer Fred 804 Kohnert Waldo 804 RuschG&Co 790 Routzahn Seed Co.. 804 SaakesO C 801 SallfordFlow'r ShopSOO Schillo Adam . . 824 Schlatter Wm.&Son 820 Schmidt J C 805 Schulz Jacob SOO Scott John 813 Seed Trade Report- ing Bureau .. ..S03 Seattle Cut Flo Ex.. 791 ShaSer Geo C 801 Sharp Partridge &C0IV Sheridan WF 793 Siebrecht& Seibrecht793 Situations & Wants. 779 Skidelsky SS& Co. .804 Smith A W & Co. ...801 Smith Elmer D& CcSiO Smith Henry 800 Smith J E & Co 814 Smith PJ 793 Smith WmC 791 Smith W &TCo.... I Stearns LumberCo. 821 Sterling Emery Wheel Co Ill StoothoB H A Co. ...821 Storrs&Harrison C08II Superior Machine & Boiler Works.. 824 Syracuse Pottery Colli Taylor Steam Spe- cialty Co . . 820 Texas Seed &FI0 C08OO Thompson Car Co. ..813 ThorburnJM&Co... 11 TottyCbasH 793 Traendly & Schenck793 UeckeChasF 794 Valentine Frank ... SCO Vaughan & Sperry..787 Vick's Sons Jas II Vaughan'sSeed Store ..I 803 806 809 814 819 Vincent R Jr I Von Canon J H&Co. 794 Wagner Park Cons.. 805 WaiteFW 821 Cut Flower Boxes and Fibre Shipping Cases PAPER BOXES of Every Description It will pay yon to get our samples and prices before ordering. THE J. E. SMITH CO. 6-8-10-12 N. Central Ave., BALTIMORE, MO. Walker F A &Co . . 799 Ward &CoRalph M II Weiland&Rlsch... 789 Weiss Chas&Sons.. 793 Welch Bros .... 790 Wietor Bros 784 789 WilksSMfg Co 820 Wilson Robt G.. 799 WittboldG.Co...799 807 Wood Bros 813 Wolfskin Bros & o Morris Goldenson.801 Yokohama Nurs Co. 804 Young A L&C0....793 Young & Nugent. ...800 Youngs 8W Zecb& Mann. .783 789 Zweifel Nic 805 Gold Letters Gummed Gold, Silver and Purple Letters for inscriptions on Floral Designs. Best and Cheapest on the Market. Send for Samples and Prices, J. LlliHllillUeigeii Telephone Lenox 5644. Vention the American Florist when writing SPLIT CARNATIONS Quickly, easily and cheaply Mended. No tools required. Pillsbury Carnation Stapli Patented 1908. 2000 for $1,00 postpaid. I. L,. PLLSBURY Galesburs. IIL Mention the American Florist when writing Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two 01 tliree circles. Ea- dorsed by all tftt Leading Camatios Growers as tiie belt support on market. Pat. July 27, '97. Mayl7.'9» GALVANIZED WIM ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipment guaranlMf IGOE BROS., 266 North Sth St., BROOKLTN. N. T. Mention the American Florist when writing 0 * 0 DAYLITE GLASS will Not Injure Paint or Putty 25 gals, or more..S0.70 per gal. 5 to 10 gals. SO per gal. Less than 5gals. . l.OOpergal. Andersen Specialty Go CLEANER QUICK - POWERFUL : Leaves No Greasy Surface. One gallon will clean from 500 to 700 square feet, ASK YOUR JOBBER OR WRITE TO 4848 Calumet Ave.. CHICAGO. Tobacco Paper (( ■ I IS THE STRONGEST BEST PACKED EASIEST APPLIED 24 sheets % 0.76 144 sheets 8.60 888 sheets 6.60 1728 sheet* 86.10 Nico-Fume 9' LIQUID Furnishes the Most Nicotine for the Money ! MBnufMlnred by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Louisville Ky. OVER 40% NICOTINE By far ilie CHEAPEST JUST NOTE PRICES Pint $ 1.60 V2 GalloJi 6.60 Gallon 10.60 6 Gallons 47.26 1 19"' The American Florist. 815 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ACBYRANTHES. Acbr.vanthes, R. C, Metallca, P. de Bailey, Lindenii, Warscewiczil. $6 per 1.000. Achy- ranthos. P. de Bally, 2-ln., $2.50 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. A6ERATUMS. Ageratiim Stella Gurney and Princess Pau- line, 2-in.. $2 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. ALTERNANTHERAS. Alternantheras, R. C, Aurea nana, BriUian- tlssima, Paronychoides major, $5 per 1,000. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Alternantheras, Je*ell. 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in.. $4. R. Vincent, Jr.. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Alternantheras. R. C, red and yellow, 50c per 10(1, Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, 0. ARAUCARIAS. Araucarias, Excelsa glauca, 5-in., 10 to 12 Ins., 2 to 3 whorls, 75 each; $8 per doz. ; 6-in., H to 16 ins., 3 whorls, $1.25 each; $14 per doz.; 6-ln.. 16 to 18 Ins., 4 whorls, $1.50 each; $17 per doz. Robusta compacta, 6-in., 14 to 16 ins., 4 whorls, $2 each; $22 per doz.; 7-in., 18 to 20 ins., 4 to 5 whorls, $3 each; $34 per doz. Yaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Araucarias. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. G. Asch- mann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Araucaria excelsa, 4-in.. 4 tiers, 50c each; $6 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook.' Chicago, 111. Araucaria excelsa, 5-ln., $6 per doz.; $45 per 100. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Araucaria excelsa, 5-in., 50c to 75c each; 6-in., $1 to $1.25. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus Hatcheri. 2%-in., 30c each; $3 per doz.; $15 per lOO; $100 per 1,000. Sprengeri, seedlings, 2«.-in.. GOc per doz.; $4 per 100; $35 per 1.000; 3-in., 75c per doz.; $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Plumosus, 2-in.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 2i.'.-in.. $4.50 per 100; .$40 per 1,000; 3-in., $7 per 100; $65 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New I'ork. Asparagus, baskets, $1, $1.50 aud $2 each. Plumosus. 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $1 per doz.; $8 per 100. Scandens and Deflexus, 4-in., $1.50 per doz. Sprengeri, 3-in., 75c per doz.; $6 per 100; $50 per 1.000; 4-in. (500 at 1,000 rate), $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; $80 per 1,000. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago. III. Asparagus plumosus nanus, from 2^-in. pots, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000; 3-in., $5 per 100; $45.50 per 1,000. Cash with order please. Floral Hill Gardens, G. F. Neipp, Prop., Chat- ham, N. J. Asparagus plumosus, 2-ln. pots, $2; 2%-in. pots, $3; 3-iu. pots, $4 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in. pots, $2; 3-in. pots, $4 per 100. C. Eisele. 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Phila- delphia, Pa. Asparagus plumosus nanus, 2^-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000; 3-in., $6 per 100. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Fine stock. Asparagus plumosus, 2%-ln., 2i^c; 3-in., 5c. Sprengeri, 2%-in., 2c; 3-ln., 4c; 4-in., 8c. Mosbsek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, ni. Asparagus plumosus, 2H-in., $2 per lOD; $18 per 1.000. Sprengeri, 2Vl-in.. $1.50 i)er 100; $15 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, O. Asparagus plumosus. .$2.."i0 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Sprengeri, $1.50 per 100; $15 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster. Pa. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri. 4-in.. $5 per 100. Geo. Reinberg, 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Asparagus plumosus, 2y2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-in., $5 per 100; 4-ln., $10. God- frey Aschmann,' 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Asparagus plumosus, 2^-in.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2^-iD., $1.50 per 100; 4-in., $5 per 100. Asparagus plumosus, 2V,-in., $2 per 100. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pjt; Sprengeri, bushy plants, 3-in., $6 per 100. Scheiden & Schoos, Asbury and Warren Aves., Evanston, 111. Potbound 3-ln. Sprengeri, can be shifted into 5-ln., $6 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co., Mil- waukee. Wis. Asparagus plumosus. $2.50 per 100. Spren- geri, $1.50 per 100. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. The Reeser Floral Co., Spriagfleld. Ohio. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri plants. W. 11. Elliott. Brighton, Mass. AZALEAS. Azaleas. 10 to 12-inch crowns, $5 per doz. : 12 to 14-inch crowns, .$6 per doz;. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, Waynes Co., New York State. BAY TREES. Bay trees and box trees; all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roehvs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Bay trees (standards), fine assortment; sizes 12 to 48-inch crowns. Prices, $2.50 to $25 each. Let us know your wants. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, 0. Bay trees. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray SI., New York. Bay trees. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. BEGONIAS. Begonia Coralline Lucerne. 3-in., ready for 5 and Gin., $3.50 per doz.; $25 per 100. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O. Rex begonia, assorted, 3-in.. $5 per 100. The pingee & Conard Co.. West Grove, Pa. BOXWOOD. Boxwood. For sizes and prices see advertise- ment elsewhere in tliis issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and Xew York. Boxwood. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St.. New York. Boxwood. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. BULBS. Bulbs, best Dutch. Dutch Roman and French Roman hyacinths. Narcissus, single and double. Cold storage giganteum. Chinese lilies. Lilium formosum. Forcing gladiolus. Spanish iris. Lilium giganteum. Tulips, single and cottage or late flowering. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs. Gladiolus Blushing Bride and The Brida. GOc per 100; $5 per 1,000. Tulips, sin- gle superfine mixture, 70e per 100; $6 per 1,000; named colors, red, white, rose and yellow 80c per 100; $7 per 1,000; Single Darwin Spe- cial Mixture, 90c per 100; $8 per 1.000; Single Gesneriana, Macrophila, 80c per 100: $7.50 per 1.000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville Ohio. Bulbs, Gladiolus Blushing Bride. 05c per 100' .$5 per 1,000; The Bride, 75c per 100; $6 per 1.000. Late Dug Formosum, 7-',)-inch (250 to ease), $7.50 per 100; $65 per luOO; 9-10-inch (200 to easel, $11 per 100; $100 per 1,000. A Henderson & Co., 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Bulbs, begonia, single flowering, 40c per doz ■ $2.50 per 100; $22 per 1,000; double flowering! 60c per doz.; $4 per 100; $35 per 1.000; Glox- inias, separate colors, 75c per doz.; $5 per 100- $47.50 per 1,000. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co.. Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston, Mass. Bulbs. Lilium Harrisii. 7-9, $17 per case of 250 bulbs. White hyacinths, 12-15 ctms $18 per 1,000. Paper White •Grandi. Narcissus, $8 per 1,000. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. Narcissus. Paper White, 13 ctms., $1 per 100- $8.50 per 1,000. Scranton Florist Supply Co.! 201 N. Seventh Ave., Scranton, Pa. Bulbs, tulips, La Reine, $5 per 1,000. Jack- son & Perkins Co., Newark, Waynes Co., New Y'ork State. Dutch Hyacinths, per 100, second size named $3; bedding mixed, $2. Warren Seed Co., Indi- anapolis. Ind. Bulbs. All kinds. Jas. Vick's Sons, Roches- ter. N. Y. Bulbs, begonias and gloxinia. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New Y'ork. Bulbs, Lilium giganteum, case of 200 7-9 $14. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Bulbs. Burnett Bros., 72 Cortlandt St., New Yor^^ Bulbs. E. S. Miller, Wading River, N. Y. CAWWAS. THE IMPROVED CANNA. We have a finer stock of these Improved Wintzer Wonder Cannas than ever before in our history. The price for new kinds is likely to be higher in the Spring because the demand .iustifles it and the supply is short. For other first class kinds prices reduced. Get our list before ordering. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Cannas, King Humbert, $3.50 per 100; $30 per l.OOO. New York, bronzed leaved, $3 per 100. Mephisto, dark crimson, $3 per 100. Venus, rosy pink. $2.50 per 100. Egandale, Flor- ence Vaughan and Duke of Marlborough, $2 per 100. Alsace. Chas. Henderson, Grand Chancelor Bulow, Mile. Berat, Louisiana, $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1,000. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Cannas. next season delivery. $2 per 100; .$15 per 1,000 and up. E. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. CARNATIONS. Carnations, Enchantress, $6 per 100; $50 per 1.000. May Day, $0 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Mary Tolman, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. San- gamo. $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Des Plalnes Floral Co., Des Plaines. 111. Carnations, 2.000 Rose Pink Enchantress, 1.000 Light Pink Enchantress, strong pot-grown from 4-in., at $4.50 per 100, or the lot for $115. Schmaus Bros., Paducah, Ky. if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 816 The American Florist. Nov. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per 1000 Rose Pink Enchantress $ 6.00 $60.00 Dorothy Gordon 8.00 75.00 Alma Ward 10-00 CraiE 6-00 60.00 Ruby 6.00 55.00 Beacon and O. P. Bassett, $5 per 100. CASH OR C. O. D. CHAS. PFEIFFER, 30 Grand Ave., Ft. Thomas, Ky. CARNATIONS, FIELD-GROWN. Per 100 Per 1000 Victory $3.00 $25.00 W. H: Taft 3.00 25.00 Lawson-Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Pink Lawson 2.50 Boston Market 3.00 25.00 Cash with order please. SCHEIDEN & SCHOOS, Asbury and Warren Ave. Evanston, 111. CARNATION PLANTS. Per 100 Per 1000 2,000 Enchantress ?6.U0 ^JO.OO 500 White Enchantress 50.00 4,000 Rose Pink Enchantress 5.00 40.00 THE LAMBORN FLORAL CO., Alliance, Ohio. Carnations, White Perfection, Lady Bounti- ful, Queen Louise. Apple Blossom. Enchantress, Pink Imperial, Admiration, Lawson, Winsor, Flamingo, Craig, Harlowarden, Roosevelt, Ca- nary Bird, Jessica, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon, Bloomshurg, Pa. Carnations, fine field-grown plants. White Perfection, $7 per 100; $00 per l.OUO. Win- ger, Apple Blossom, Queen, Harlowarden, Craig, Mrs. Patten, Dorothv Gordon and Bountiful, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. P. R. Quinlan, Syra- cuse, N. Y. Carnations, Lawson-Enchantress, Sangamo, Al- Tina, May Day, Winsor, Victoria, Boston Mar- ket, 4c each; $35 per 1,000. Howard P. Klein- hans, 66 Center Square, Easton, Pa. Carnations, Bassett and Victory, $4 per 100. Would exchange for field-grown VInca Varie- gata. Harry Heinl, West Toledo, O. For Sale — 2.000 White Enchantress, John Blechschmid, 4300 E. 122d St., Cleveland, O. Carnations, White Wonder, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind. Carnations. Bright Spot. N. Zweifel, North Milwaukee, Wis. Carnations. J. W. Thompson Carnation Co., Joliet, lU. Carnations, leading varieties. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J, Carnations. Wood Bros., FishkiU, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums, Smith's Advance, $1.20 per 10; $10 per 100. Unaka, $1.20 per 10; $10 per 100. Chrysolora, $3 per 10; $25 per 100. El- mer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemums, Smith's Advance, 25c each. Golden Glow. 10c each. EH Cross, 25 Monroe St., Grand Rapids, Mich. Chrysanthemums, novelties and standard va- rieties. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Chrysanthemums, leading vars. Wood Bros., FishkiU, N. Y. CINERARIAS. cineraria hyhrlda grandi, 2J4-in., $3 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia^^ Cinerarias, the largest flowering, extra strong, 2-in., $2 per 100. J. W. Miller, Shlremans- town. Pa. Cineraria hyb. grandi, 2M-in., $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, 0. CLEMATIS. Clematis paniculata, strong plants from 4-ln. pots, 2-year-old, $10 per 100; plants from open ground, "$5 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and West- moreland Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Clematis paniculata, fleld-grown, $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1,000. The Goo4-ln., $3 per 100; $25 pet 1.000. Boston ferns, 5-in., $25 per 100; 6-in., $40 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, O. Ferns, Amerpholii. Barrowsii, Scottii, Ble- gantissima, Boston, Jacksoni, Sword and Wbit- mani, from 4-in. pots, $15 per 100. Same varie- ties, 2i4-in.. $4 per 100. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Ferns for dishes! our selection of varieties, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Ferns. Boston, Whitmanil, Scholzeli, Scottii, 4- in. pots, $2 per doz. ; 5-in. pots. $3 per doz. 0. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts.. Philadel- phia. 5,000 Boston ferns for 6-in., strong, healthy plants, 25c; 7 and 8-in.. 40c and 50c; 6, 8 and 10-in., Whitman!, 25c, 50c and 75c. Cash. A, G. Lake, Wellesley Hills, Mass. Ferns. Special Roosevelt, 2V,-in., $2.50 per doz.; $17.50 per 100; $150 per "l,000. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, III. Ferns, Boston. Piersoni and Elegantissima, 3-in.. 8c; 4-in.. 12c; 5-in., 25c; 6-in., 40c. Mos- baek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Ferns tor dishes, 2i4-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 500 at 1,000 rate. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Ferns, Boston, 4-in., $15 per 100; 5-in., $25 per 100; 6-in., $40. The Reeser Floral Co., Springfield, O. Adiantum Farleyense, 2%-in., $12.50 per 100; 4-in., $40. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cin- cinnati, 0. Ferns, Boston, 5-in., 25c each. Whitmani, 4-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns. John Scott, Rutland Rd. and E. 45tb St., Brooklyn, N. Y. FERNS, 4-in., Boston, fine stock, $14 per 100. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, 0. Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. FEVERFEW. Feverfew, Little Gem, 2%-in., $3 per 100. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kans. FICUS. Ficus elastica, 6-in., 50c each; $6 per doz. Bepens. 2%-in., 50c each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgehrook, Chicago. 111. Ficus elastica, 5^ and 6-in., 35c, 40c and 50c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phlla- delphla. Rubber plants, 6-in., 50c each. Franb Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. GEN STAS. Genistas, 5-in., 25c each; dandy stock, $25 per 100. Order quick. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St.. Milwaukee. Wis. Genista Racemosa. G-in., $25 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, Lecadre, Mosnay, Roseleur, Nutt, Dagata, Ricard, Viand, La Favorite, Col. Thomas, Jaulin, Perkins, Oberle, 2-in. stock, $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000. Hill, Dryden, Claire Frenot. Pres. Baillet. Mrs. Vincent, Bis- quit, 2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Send for geranium catalogue. A. D. ROOT, Wooster,* Ohio. Geraniums, 3-in., $3 per 100; 2-in., $2 per 100; $18.5u per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, Nutt, Poitevlne, Ricard, $1.25 per 100; $11 per 1,000. E. C. Wagoner. R. D. No. 1, Beaver Falls, Pa^ Geraniums, R. C, best commercial varieties, mixed, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. 0. Eisele, llth and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Geraniums, R. C. S. A. Nutt, $11.50 per 1,000. Ricard and Poiteviue, $14. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Dur Ready Reference Department, Write Us Aliout it^ igii. The American plorist. 817 Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, RIcard, Perkins, Poltevlne, 2-ln., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton. N. J. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, Rose, 2-ln., $2 per 100. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook, Chl- cago, 111. GREENS* Urerii.^, fancy ferns, $1.26 per 1,000. Galax, bronze and green, $1.25 per 1,000. Sphagnum Moss, $1.50. Leucothoe Sprays (green), $1 piT 100; $7.50 per 1.000. Boxwood, per lb., 20c; 50 lb. case, $7.5n. Magnolia leaves, green and bronze, basket $2.2."); 6 baskets, $2 each. Mich- igan Cut Flower Exchange, Inc., 38-40 Broad- way, Detroit, Mich. Greens, gnlax, green, 50c per 1.000: $3.50 per case of 10.000. Ferns, fancy and dagger, 80c per 1,000; $3 per case of 5,000. Green leucothoe, regular lengths, $1.75 per 1.000; 10 to 16 Ins., $1 per 1.000. Laurel leaves, 35c per 1,000. Sheet moss, 5c per lb. J. H. Von Canon & Co., Banners Creek, N. C. Greens, bouquet green, Christmas trees and boughs for cemeteries. Northern Michigan Ever- green Nursery, S. W. Cor. Clark St. Bridge, Chicago. Wild smilax, long needle pines, magnolia trees, magnolia foliage, fadeless sheet moss. j. A. Rumbley, Evergreen, Ala. Greens, wild smilax and decorative greens. George M. Carter, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Wild Smilax. Caldwell The Woods- man Co.. Evergreen, Ala. Greens, Arbor Vitae, white spruce, white pine. Chas. F. Uecke. New London, Wis. HARDY PLANTS. Hardy phlox, fleld-grown, $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000. The Good & Reese Co., SpringBeld, Ohio. Phlox and iris, $1 per 100; $10 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Fa^ Herbaceous plants. Bobbink & Atkins, Ruth- erford. N. J. HOLLYHOCKS. Hollyhocks, dbl.. 75c per 100; $5 per 1,000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. HELIOTROPES. Heliotrope, 2-ln.. $2 per 100; R. C, $6 per 1,000. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook, Chi- cago, 111. HYDRANGEAS. ' Hydrangea Otaksa, 4-ln,. 2 and 3 shoots, $15 per 100; 5-in., 2 to 3 shoots, $20 per 100; G-in., 3 to 5 shoots. $35 per 100. Extra specimens for tubs, 12 to 15 shoots, $1 each. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesvllle, O. Hydrangea Otaksa, 6-in., 5 to 6 branches, $20 per 100; 4 branches. $15. Souvenir de Claire. 7 to 10 branches. $25 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, Waynes Co., New York State. IVIES. Ivy, German, 2-in., $2 per 100. English, 3-ln., 75c per doz.; 4-in., $1.50 per doz. The Geo. Wlttbold Co.. Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. English ivy, 3in., $5 per 100. T. D. Robert- son, FuUerton, Calif. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Jerusalem cherries, $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Jerusalem cherries, ly^-'m., $3 per 100; 6-in., 2Ec. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. LANTANAS. Lantanas, Delicatissima, 2-ln., $2. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. LILACS. Lilacs. Jacs Smits, Ltd., Naarden, Holland. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the valley. Jacs Smits, Ltd., Naar- den, Holland. Lily of the valley. Otto Mann, Leipzig, Sax- ony, Germany. Lily of the valley, Berlin and Hamburg grades. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. ^__ From Storage. Lily of the valley, cold storage. $1.75 per 100; '$15 per 1,000. Chicago Market Brand, $2 per 100; $10 per 1,000. H. N. Bruns, 3038-40-42 West Madison St., Chicago. LOBELIAS. Lobelia, Kathleen Mallard, 2-ln., $2 per 100. R. Vlncoiit. Jr., & Sons Co., WTilte Marsh, Md. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushrooms. English, 25 lbs., $2; 100 lbs., $6.50. Garden City, 25 bricks, $3.60; 1,000 bricks. $12. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Mushroom Spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. 100,000 SHRUBS. Altheas. Fnrsythias. Privet, Berberries, Hydrangeas, Spireas, Deutzias, Philadelphus. Weigelas, Viburnums. Write for prices and sizes. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove. Pa. GIVEN AWAY, roses, conifers, evergreen, flowering and ornamental shrubs at less than cost price, to work up trade connection. Corre- spondence invited. Ben Somers, Brook Lane, Timperley, Cheshire, England. , English elms wanted. Trees should be pref- erably about 15 feet high and 3 Inches in diam- eter. Olmsted Brothers, Brookline, Mass. Althaea, white, 3 to 4 ft., 6c; Blanche, 3 to 4 ft., 6c. The Dingee & Conard Co.. West Grove, Pa. Viburnum plicatum, specimen plants, 4 to 6 ft., 15c; 12 to 18 ins., 7c; 8 to 10 Ins., 5c. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. California Privet, 3 to 5 ft. specimens, 10c; 2 to 3 ft. specimens, 5c; 18 to 24-in. speci- mens, 3c. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Anderson Nurseries, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Nursery stocks, apple and peach treea. Mltch- ell's Nursery, Beverly, Ohio. Specimen Shrubs. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chl- cago and New York. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit, N. J. PANDANUS. Pandanus utilis, 3-in., $2 per doz. Veitchii. 4-in., 50c each; $5.50 per doz.; 5-in., 75o each; $9 per doz.; 6-ln., $1 each; $12 per doz. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook. Chicago JH. Pandanus utilis, 3-in. pots, 15c each; $1.50 per doz.; 4-in. pots, 25c each; $4 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Pandanus Veitchii, $1 to $3 each. J. A. Pet- erson, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. PALMS. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsevphere in this issue. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. "Ontario St., Philadelphia. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Palms. For varieties^ sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Joseph Hea- cock Co., Wyncote, Pa. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Palms. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St.. New York. PANSIES. Think of the strain of pansles containing light, dark, lavender, violet, blue, bronze, royal purple, red, cerise, salmon, mahogany, yellow and red and gold shades — a dozen or more varieties in each shade — of immense size, with great form and substance. These are MASTODON PAN- SIES. It has cost us hundreds of dollars and eighteen years' time to upbuild this strain, and it is worth all it cost. 1 oz., $9; 1-12 oz., $1. Plants, 100, 50c; 1,000, $3; 5,000. $12.50 pre- paid. STEELE'S MASTODON PANSY GAR- DENS, Portland. Oregon. Pansles, frame-grown, Giant Trimardeau, 50c per 100, $3 per 1.000. Mosbsek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Pansies. forget-me-nots, daisies, wallflowers, sweet Williams, gaillardias, $2.50 per 1,000; $10 per 5,000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Pansy plants, giant flowering, $2 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, 0. PEONIES. Peonies at bargain prices. Wagner Park Con- servatories, Sidney, O. Peonies, all the standard varieties. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O. PEPPERS. Solanum Aeuleatissimum. 6-in., bOe each; $5 per doz. Solanum capsicum, 'i-in., $2 per tloz. ; $15 per 100; 6-in., $3 per doz. The Geo. Witt- bo'd Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Christmas peppers. 5-in., 20c each; $2 per doz. ; $15 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. Christmas peppers, 4-ln., $10 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville, 0. PETUNIAS. Petunias, dbl., 3-in., $3 per 100. R. Vincent. Jr.. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. POINSETTIAS. POINSETTIA'S HEADQUARTERS. Good strong stock for immediate delivery. 2%-in., strong plants, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000; 3-iD., 10c; 4-in., 15c. Cash please. ROBER & RADKE, MAYWOOD, ILL. Poinsettias, 4-in., 26c. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Poinsettias, 21/2-in., $4 per 100. Would ex- change for field-growji Vinca Variegata. Harry Heinl, West Toledo, O. PRIMULAS. Primula obconica grand!., 4-in., 10c; 5%-In., 25c. Chinensis, 4-in., 10c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St, Philadelphia. Primula obconica. 3-in., $6 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. Edgebrook, Chicngo, 111. Primula obconica gigantea, $3 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville. 0. Primula Sinensis, 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Primroses, Chinese and obconica alba and rosea, $2 per 100. Obconica gigantea, 2^-in., $2.50. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, 0. PRIVET. California privet. For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere In this issue. Chas. Black, Hightstown, N. J. California privet, 3 to 5 ft., 10c; 2 to 3 ft., 5c; 18 to 24 Ins., 3c. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove. Pa. ROSES. FOR FORCING OR PALL PLANTING. Per 100 American Pillar. 3-year ...$35.00 American Pillar, 2-year 25.00 Dorothy Perkins 12.00 Lady Gay, 4 to 5 ft 10.00 Send for Our Complete List. THE CONARD & JONES CO.. West Grove, Pa. 200.000 Roses and Shrubs. Wlntzer's World Wonder Cannas. Get our price list; It will pay you to send for it today. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. If You Do Not Find Wtiat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About If 818 Fhe American Florist. Nov ROSES, strong 3-in., ready to bench, White and Pink Killarney, Richmond and Perle, $6 per 100. C. C. PoUworth Co.. Milwauliee, Wis. Roses. 4,000 1-year-old bench plants, Rich- mond, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000. Geo. Rein- berg, 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. New Rose Sunburst, own roots, $30 per 100; $250 per 1,000; grafts. $5 per 100 additional. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Rosa Rugosa (Japan rose), 1-year seedlings, 6-8 and 8-10 inches. Rhode Island Nurseries, Newport, R. I. Roses. McHutcbison & Co., 17 lUurray St., New York. Roses, Double White Killarney for March delivery. A. N. Piersou, Inc.. Cromwell. Conn. Roses on own roots, budded, bedding. H. P7's hybrids and teas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Roses. Pink Killarney. W. H. Elliott, Brlgh- ton, Mass. American Beauties from bench, $5 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Roses. Leedle Floral Co.. Springfield, 0. ~ SALVIAS. Salvias, cuttings. Bonfire and Zurich, $6 per 1,000. The Geo. WittboM Co., Edgebrook, Chi- cago, 111. SUDS. SOW XOW if you want them for early Spring sales. 6 Ti-. Tr. Pkts. Pkts. Begonia Bedding Queen, finest pink. $2. 50 $0.50 Gracilis luminosa, finest red 2.50 0.50 Triumph, finest white 2.50 0.50 O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Seeds, Godfrey's Superb "Canterbury Bells," price, 1 shilling and six pence per packet; trade price, 12 shillings per doz. ; 90 shillings per 100. W. J. Godfrey & jon,_Bxmouth, Devon, England. Seeds, sunflower, $3.50 per 100 lbs. J. Bole- lano & Son, Baltimore. Md. Seeds, peas and beans. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Seeds, vegetable and garden, Kelway'a Cele- brated English Strains. Write for prices. Kel- way & Son, Langport, Somerset, England. Seeds, flower for 1912. Frederick Roemei', Quedlinburg. Germany. Bird millet, yellow, red, 2c per pound. J. Bolgiano & Son. Baltimore, Md. SMILAX. Smiias, 3-in. pots, $4 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Stj^ Philadelphia, Pa. Smilax, strong 2-in., $1.50^per~100T~$12 per 1.000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center. Kan. Smilax. Wood Bros., Fishkill. N. Y. STRAWBEttRlES. Strawberry Guava, 4-in., $10 per 100. T D Robertson. Fullerton, Calif. TRADESCANTIA. Tr.idescantia variegata, 2-in., 40c per doz • $3 per lOO. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Lettuce, Grand Rapids Forcing, good stock, plants $1 per 1,000. Danville Floral Co.. Dan- ville, 111. VINCAS. Vinca variegata. $1 per 100; $10 per 1,000. E. C. Wagoner, R. D. No. 1, Beaver Falls, Pa. Vincas, 4-in., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. BOILERS. Boilers. The Monlngcr-Furman; 200 sizes and atylee. John 0. Monlnger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Boilers. The Superior Standard. The Supe- rior Machine & Boiler Works, 850 Superior St., Chicago. Boilers, liletropolltan Material Co., 1394 Met- ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Boilers. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th & Iron Sts., Chicago. Wllks' self-feeding hot water boilers. S. Wllks Mfg. Co., 3S03 Shields Ave.. Chicago. Boilers, all elzes. EroescheU Bros. Co.. 452 W. Erie St., Chicago. Boilers for greenhouses. Giblln & Co.. Dtica N. Y. Boilers. Lord & Bumbam Co., Irvlngton, N. y. BUILDING MATERIAL. Building material. Cypress is far more dura- ble than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men furnished to superintend erec- tion when desired. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co.. Neponset, Boston, Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress semi-iron frame or truss houses. Hot- bed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway. New York. Building material, cypress, sash bars, green- bouse material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Monlnger Co., 902 Black- hawk St.. Chicago. Building material, greenhouse material and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Wash- ington red cedar. A. DIetsch Co., 2642 Shef- field Ave.. Chicago. Bolldlsg material, cold frames, hotbed sash. HItchlngs & Co.. 1170 Broadway, N. Y. Building material. Louisiana cypress, pecky cypress, hotbed sash. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1357 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. IN^CTICIDES. Insecticides. Carmen'e Antlpest Insecticide' and fungicide, $1.50 per gal. Perfection Cbem. Co., Flushing, N. Y. Insecticides, Aphlne, $1 per quart; $2.60 per gal. Funglne, 75c per quart; $2 per gal. Al- phlne Mfg. Co., Madison. N. J. The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder. $3 per bag 100 lbs. The H. A. Stoothoff Co., Mount Vernon. N. Y. Nikoteen. pint bottle. $1.50. NIkoteen Aphis Punk, $6.50 per case of 12 paraffined hoTca. OLAZING POINTS. Glazing points: See the point? Hold glass firmly. Peerless glazing points are the best. No rights or lefts. Box 1.000 points, 75c, Post- paid. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St.. Phila- delphia^ Siebert's zinc glazing points. 40c per lb.; 5 lbs.. $1.85: 20 lbs.. $7. Vaugban'8 Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Sieberf,8 zinc never-rust glazing points. 2 sizes. % and %. 40c per lb.; 16c extra by mall; 7 lbs.. $2.50; 15 lbs.. $5 by express. Randolph & McCIements. Baum and Beatty Sts.. Pltts- burg. Pa. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- Inger Co.. 902 Blackhawk St.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern designs. Hltch- Ings & Co.. 1170 Broadway. New York. Greenhouse construction of all kinds, and con- servatories. Estimates and catalogues on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co.. 2541 So. Artesian Ave.. Chicago. Greenhouse Construction, eeml-lron green- houses, new truss bouses. Iron frame bouses. Lord & Burnham Co.. 1133 Broadway. N. Y. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co.. N. Tonawanda, N. Y^ GOLD FISH. Gold Fish, Aquarium plants. Castles, Globes and ail Supplies. Send for catalogue. AUBURNDALB GOLDFISH CO., 920 Randolph St. Chicago, 111. GUTTERS Gutters. Jennings' Improved Iron gutters. Dlller. Caskey & Keen. 6th and Berk Sta.. Philadelphia. Gutters. Garland's. A gutter with a recnta- tlcn. Geo. M. Garland Co.. Peg Plalnes. III. MISCELLANEOUS. Pillsbury's Caruotion Staples. 50c per 1.000, postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. Aussedat Paper-Glass. Aussedat & Co., An- necy, France. F. Bergoend. 45 St. Vincent, Montreal, Can., agent for U. S. and Canada. Gummed gold, silver and purple letters. J Lichtenberger, 1564 Ave. A, New York. Return traps. Taylor Steam Specialty Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Pipes, flues and greenhouse fittings. Illinois Pipe Mfg. Co., 2113 S. Jefferson St., Chicago. Daylite glass cleaners; for prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Andersen Specialty Co., 4648 Calumet Ave., Chicago. Superior Carnation Staple, 1,000 for 50c, post- Mass Waite, 293 Main St., Springfield, Photographs of horticultural subjects. Nathan B. Braves, 413 Hayward Bldg., Rochester, im.y. Cut flower boxes and fibre shipping cases The J. E. Smith Co., 6-12 N. Central Ave.. Bal- timore, Md. Wagner plant boxes, for palms, boxwood, bay trees, etc. Wagner Park ConservatorleB. Sid- ney, O. Cut flower and design boxes, all sizes. V. 0. Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. .„FlorlsU' Supplies of all kinds. J. 7aiiskr. 19 Province St.. Boston, Mass. POTS, PANS, ETC. The Red Pot. C. C. Pollworth Co. Ail roads connect with Milwaukee. Cherry red standard flower pots. The Mt. Gilead Tile & Pottery Co.. Mount Ollead. 0. Pots, plain and fancy. L. Hmdka Fottsry Co.. 2619 Herndon St.. Chicago. Pots. J. A. Bauer Pottery Co.. 415-21 Ave. 33. Los Angeles. Calif. RAFFIA. RAFFIA, natural, good, clean, long stock, 8%c lb. to close. Send cash for any quan- tity from 1 lb. up. The Beistle Co., 21 Burd St., Shippensburg, Pa. STAKES. Cane Stakes. Standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 500 for $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per 100, 60c; per 1.000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago. r THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS ■THE first authorita- 1 tive book on this bulb ever printed in V- '* l^jfc p America, or possibly \'\* ^Ur the world, issued April ivvf^r 1,1911. This 120 page llll book, written bv Mat- ^ thew Crawford and \' Dr. Van Fleet, con- \^^gfjL H^tains many chapters ^P covering all sides of ^=SW ■|Bfc« •-^ growing, propagating A--..- ^ ^ 'JM ^<4 storing, etc., and also ^ r •1 some pagesof valuable ' cultural notes gath- / ered from reliable ' sources, A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE. POSTPAID. $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. ^^■j 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. i You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Aliout W 'gii. The American Florist. 819 CHRISTMAS PRESENT GET ONE FOR YOUR BOILER Coal Saved Pays for Generator. Enclosed lind cbcck in payment for the' No 14 Kroeschell Greenhouse tienerator. We must say the Generator does all you claim for it and we are very much satisfied with same. We only regret that we did not install the Generator sooner since the Generator paid lor itself in the coal saved this season A. C, Oelschig & Son. Savannah Ga THE KROESCHELL QENERATOR THE HIGH SPEED GEAR FOR HOT WATER HEATING 45a W. Erie St., CHICAGO, ILL. 'oreer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy- and true^ because bolh bevels are on the same side. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not msi. No liehts or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Point is patented. Noothers like >^ it. Order from yuLii ileali-'T/'V/ or direct from us. y^y^y lOOft. 75c. postpaid. A^y^ S,inH"iIes itee. ^V"^ HENRY A. DREER.I ^^T^ 714 Chestnut StreetX ,^ ^ Philadelphia. \ y^A 11 FULL If SIZE f f N2 2 Siebert's Zinc Glazing Points. Good for small or large glass, do not rust, easy to drive H and H inch Per lb. 40c.5-lbs. $1.85. 20-1 bs. $7.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. Chicago NewYork. Greenhouse Construction. By Prof. L. R. Talt. Price JI.5C AMERICAN. FLORIST CO. 440 S, Dearborn St., CBI:ago T INCH SPACE BETWEEN BAR AND PLATE ^^ORIP OPENING The Vital Difference in Our Eave Plate Roof Bar Clasp 1. In the first place, it actually is a clasp, as it .securely holds the bar from any upvv^ard, downward or side-to-side motion. It is not a mere shelf or bracket. 2. It is firmly secured to the plate by two strong stove bolts. It's there to stay — no chance for twisting — no chance for slipping, and you get absolutely accurate spacing every time for every bar. (Compare these points with so called clasps having only one screw to hold it to the plate or not any at all. Compare them with those depending only on a tight fit to hold them in place ) 3. Then there's the dry end of the bar — it's dry because there is a space of one-fourtih of an inch between it and the plare through which the air can always circulate. Look at the illustration and you Lord & Burnham Company, Factories: IRVINGTON, N. Y. and DIS PLAINES, can see that only a small part of the bar obovc the drip groove ) rests against the bar stop. 4. The drip opening is big enough to be called an opening and not a small hole that will soon clog up. So, you see, that as small a thing as a clasp at first thought seems to be, still it is a mighty big vital part of your house when made our way. It's because of our being such cranks on the so-called little things that we do the big things so sur- passingly well. And, by the way, that's a good thing to remember. New York Boston St. James Building. Tremont Building. •'hiladeiphia Chicago ILL. Franklin Bank Bldg, Rookery fildg. EVANS' Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Catalog Quaker City Macbine Works, Richmond. Ind WE are way ahead of last year in the volume of our collection business; but still we can do yet more. Do not wait but send us now all your over due accounts. Rates and methods on appli- cation. The National Florist's Board of Trade ,new tork SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rast GLAZING POINTS \re positively the best. Last forever. Ovtr 10.000 ponnds now in use. A lore preventatlv* of iltiiiHpplng. Efiective on large or amall glais. Buy to drive. Easy to extract. Two sizes H ani H. 40C per lb., by mail 16c extra: 7 lbs. for $2.60 ISIbs. for $5.00. byexpress. For sale by the trad*. RANDOLPH a McCLKMBNTS, Snccessors to Chas. T. Slebert. Bauni S Beattv Sts.. Pittsbnrtf. Wired"' Toothpicks 10.000, 11.75: 50.000. $7.50. Manntactnred by W J. COWEE, BerUn, N. Y. Sample free. For sale by dealers. 820 The American Florist, Nov, ^, Wichita. Kan. New Orleans. La. Where There Is Condensation there is need for a Morehead Steam Trap Condensation in stean:i lines is akin to matter out of place — means wasted energy. If your lines are sluggish — if your houses are not of uniform tempera- ture, write us. We guarantee to drain your lines perfectly — return the pare, hot condensation to your boiler without pump or injector or make no charge for the trial. Obey that impulse — write now. Send for "Book on Condensation." Morehead Manufacturing Co., Dept, "N," DETROIT, MICHIQAN Stocks Carrie Philadelphia Birmingham. Ala. Memphis, Tenn. Los .'Vnueles Chatham. Ontario San Francisco Nashville, Tenn. The floral trade is picking- up right along now that the cool ■ weather has set in. The past week was one of ac- tivity and the coming weeks promise even better returns. There are in sight a larger number than usual of brilliant weddings and social functions, and or- ders are plentiful. At this time of the year there has never been a finer sup- ply of flowers. The season seems to have been very favorable and all the growers say they never had better flowers. The chrysanthemums are splendid and are coming on rapidly in every variety known. There are not so many of the mammoth specimen flowers, but all are fine and of medium size, suitable for any purpose. The florists' windows are radiant with these fine flowers and there is sale for every- thing that is cut. Not only are the chrysanthemums fine but there is an abundant cut of fine roses. NOTES. L. Haury & Sons are in their beau- tiful new store in the Tulane Hotel and open for business, though they have not had their formal opening yet. They have put in a very commodious refrigerator and they are experienced growers and their flowers have always been good. They have given up tiie stall in the market house where they have built up a good trade which thev will draw to them now. The store is very, attractive, with a tiled floor in cream color, the walls finished in a delicate blue and all of the cases are enameled in white. They have a very attractive sign "Haury & Sons" in goW lettering on the front windows. The supply of floral baskets and appur- tenances i.s up-to-date and of the best. About the middle of November when the chrysanthemums are in full flower they will have a regular opening. Geny Bros, report business as most excellent and their flowers in the finest condition. They have grown a lot of chrysanthemums, enough to cover ev- ery demand. Their roses are fine, too, Richmond, Killarney, Kaiserin, Golden Gate and fine American Beauty. They are the first to report the appearance of violets which are just beginning to come in. To accommodate their in- creased supply of cut flowers they have put in another large McCray refrigera- tor lOxlOxG, the same size as their first one. This gives them a cold stor- age space of 360 square feet, and it is constantly filled with beautiful flowers. The Joy Floral Co. has a full supply of President Carnot, My Maryland, Kil- larney, Richmond and inost excellent American Beauty. They also have or- chids and a good sale on them. The supply of lilies is good, both the Japa- nese and the Harrisii. Attentionll Glass BuyerslI GREENHOUSE GLASS. Yon will save money if yon obtaia onr prices before you buy. Qnality A No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable white piaint for this purpose. Half barrels, (as gallons) per gal., |1.75. 5 gal. pails, per gal., $1,80. H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLESALE GLASS AND PAINTS, Lons Distance Phone 951.659 nfjjf Washington Boulevard, CMICAM. Near De&plaines Street. Monroe 4994. WILKS' Hot Water Boilers ARK TBI MOST ECONOMICAL Boiler for Greenhouses No Ni^t Fireman Required wltb onr SELF-FEEDINe HOT WATER BOILERS. Send for Catalog and Prices. S. WILKS MFG. CO., <^ 1000 Snvelopes \ 4>3'5^ Crimped Invisible Superior Carnation Staple (patent applied for.) ror repairinE Split Carnations. 1000 for cents postpaid. Sample free. F. W. WAITE. 293 Main St.. Springfield, IVIass. A . ..^ .^ doesthework when nllKOfeeil '*I>o"zed either in '"""^'■^'^^ pans. 00 pipes or oTeraBame. Full Pint Bottles. SI. 50. Nikoteen iphis Punk Specially prepared for fumi^atlne closed bouses. It vaporizes the Nkotine evenly and without waste. Nothing keeps a bonst free from Aphis so cheaply. Price $6.50 per case of 12 paraffined bont All Seedsmen. CUT FLOWER AND Design Boxes All Bizes. lowest price*. Write. C. C. Pollworth Co.. MILWAUKEE. A LLNurserymen Seedsmen acd Floriftswishicg ** to do business with Europeshouldtund for the "Borlicnltnral Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over lOf Oof the best continental houses. Annual subscriptinn to cover cost of postage. 75c. As the H A. is a purely trade medium, appli- cants should, with the subscription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that tbey belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdham. Notts. Address EditOFS of "H. A." cmiweU Nurseries. LOWDHAN, Notts, England. BURNED CLAY Tile Benches and Tile Bottoms Gives results.Three styles of benches. inctudins Iron Pipe Frame, with Tile Bottom and Sides. Write for descriptive circnlar and delivered prices. Any size benches. Tile Sides THE CAMP CONDUIT CO. Garfield Bldg.. Cleveland, O. a! HtlRRMAt^, Cape Flowera, all colors, Cy cai Leaves, Metal DeslgnB and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — 40M12 Eitl 34lh St.. NEW TORK. Lock the door before the horse is stolen, and insure your glass before it is broken. For paticulars copcerpipg Hail Insnrance. address JOHN G. ESLER. Secretary SADDLE RIVSB. N. i. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25tll St., NIW TORK. FLORIST'S SUPPLIES. We Manafactare all Oar Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers In Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Oreeaa and all PlorlMta' Requisites. B IG OILER ARGAINS We offer for quick shipment these boilers, suitable for greenhouses, along with several carloads of Cast Iron Fittings, including Valves, at a saving of 50 per cent: 2 42-in. X 10-ft, Kewanee Fire Box Boilers $150.00 6 60-in.xl6-ft. Horizontal Tub- ular Boilers 276.00 2 54-in. X 12-ft. Internal Fired Steam Boilers 226.00 3 54-in. X 12-ft. Internal Fired Hot Water Boilers 200,00 Also several carloads of good Tubes, thoroughly rattled and cleaned. All kinds of Pipe, Valves, Fittings, etc. Write for our List No. 47. CKICAeO HOUSE WRECKING CO. 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO 50" SAVED Pipes, Flues and Casings thoroughly overhauled and ruaran teed. Grecohonse Fittings of every description. ILLINOIS PIPE fi MFG. CO., 2 1 1 3 S. Jefferson St., CHICAGO H.BAYERSDORFER&GO. Florists' Supplies. 1 129 Arcb Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Send tor onr new catalottae. For Photo^aphs of Horticultural Subjects For JllastratlDE Cstalo^ues. Price Llsti. Circalars, etc., write NATHAN R. GRAVES, X^^t"^. 413-414 HaywardBldg., Rocbester, N. T. tgit. The American Florist. 823 Just the remedy for the black aphis on chrysanthemums— red spider and thrips en carnations— Kreeofly on roses — mealy but on gardeniiis and crotons— scale on ferns, palms and other decorative stock. $2.60 per gallOH; $1.00 per ouart. '^m V FuDsrint has has no equal for carnation rust, rust on cbrysantbemums and mildew on roses, $2.00 per gallon; 75c per onart. There is but one convincine way for you tu become familiar with the merits of Aphine and Funijine. and that is — test them out your- self—it will prove worth your while. For Sale by Seedsmen. Manufactured by Aphine Manufacturing Company MADISON N. J. Mention tne American Florist when writina The Mastin Antomatic White= wash and Spraying Machine Is Reliable, Practical and Durable. When the machine is filled to within six inches of the top, a few strokes of the pump will compress enough air in the tank to produce a continuous mist-like spray for 15 minutes. Write for Catalog and details to Department C. Sold through Seedsmen. Dealers in Florists' and Poultry Supplies. J. G. MASTIN fi CO. 3124 West Lake St.. CHICAGO. ILL. Anssedat Paper-Glass Will profitably replace ^lass in all horticultural uses, for greenhouses, frames or pits. Although 10 times as cheap as glass: it aids the growth of the plants; is transparent there being no shade; waterorool; keeps the heat in and prevents breakage. A truly soft glass to be nailed on wooden frames. AUSSEDAT & CO., Annecy, FRANCE. Agent for United States and Canada. F. BER60END, 45 St. Vinceni, Montreal, Can. Selling Agents Wanted. Mention the American Florist when wrutsij Greenhouse Material and Sasli Of Every Description. Get Our Prices and Catalogue, S. Jacobs S Sons, Established 1871 1361-1383 rinshins Ave Brooklyn, N. y. Uention the American Florist when writing m^ ^ , This Boiler hai/Tound ...... -Njc ^ .:-;. great favor with the greenhouse, 'nn fr . trade 'thrpughbut the entire' country; >^ - yTHe; Krbescfibir' will develop tnbre heat-y units: pisr pound: of coal- consumed than :'any ::■>■■■ Other ■fbrrn- of construction. ■ ■■ More Kroeschell: Boilers and Generators used ; for greenhouse heating than any other make :S6nd for catalogue : m' DONT Let price be the only consideration. King Greenhouses Satisfy the most discriminating, because they are strong and lasting and easy to keep in repair. They keep vou from WORRY and give you time to grow things, ami that is whst a green- houseman wants. Send for Question Blanks. KING CONSTRUCTION CO. Home Office and Factory: Eastern Sales Office: NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. No. 1 Madison Gardens, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. L. R. TAFT. It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, In a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages and 118 illnstratlons. PRICE, $1.50 Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $1.50. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 44o s. Dearborn St. GiiJcago 824 The American Florjsi. Nov. ^, About Our Catalogs f^f\ f\ A book of Pipe, Valves, Fittings, i^V» VF» HoseGoods, Radiators, Etc, Every- thing for Heating, Watering System, Etc. You need this book — Free. . f^g\ 7 **The Commercial Green- *^"* ■ • house.*' All about Construc- tion Materials. Contains views of a large number of ranges all over the country, plans of houses for all purposes, details of parts, etc., etc. A book that costs us almost $1.00 each. Be sure you get it — Free. SEND FOR THE JOHN C. MONINGER CO., J [Uq ft Our "Boiler Catalog." Fully * * describes and illustrates our New I and Wonderful Greenhouse Heater. Before you buy another boiler, get this book, ask for prices, and then buy the size vou need — Free. ISIn Q "The Florist's Scrap I^V» XF« Book." xNot a catalog, but a book containing thousands of clippings from florist papers on interesting subjects. Price, postpaid, 25 cents, to florists only. To cus- ! tomers book is Free. ONE YOU WANT. 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago Advance Apparatus A fair test of our macbiDCB in your own greenhouse will convince you that we are not e.vaegeratine in the least when we say we have the best may chine on the market. Let us know what your needs are. and we will submit prices on a perfect system. Catalog seul on request. ADVANCE CO. Richmond, Ind; A STIC A reen[|ouseqiaanj USE IT HOWL F.O.PIERCE CO. 12 W.BROADWAY NrW YORK MASTICA Is elastic aad tenacioas, admits oi expansioD aod coDtraction. Putty becomes bard aod brittle. Broken slass more easily removed witbout breaking of other glass, as occurs with DQtty. Lasts longer than pntty. Easy to apply. Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HI8H GRADE... See Our Catalogue. Ho^water GIBLIN & CO., Utica, N. Y. i^ !►, CUT FLOWER BOXES ■^' EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. -^-^ k "f OR THE BEST RESllIS" Use a Superior Return Flue Boiler for Greenhouse Heating J^L^-£i_-rL. rv. Is SEND FOR CATALOGUE Superior Machine & Boiler Works 846-848 W. Superior St., CHICAGO, ILL. Pecky Cypress Pecky Cypresa la the greatest money saver discorered In years. Wfll last at least three times as long as any other wood for bench material. We can make immediate shipments at all times from onr large stock. Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathing, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. WRITE FOR PRICES. ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER GO. Hawthorne and Weed Sts., CHICAGO. Teleckooes: Llncoin410and4Il Dm nr pitHt Iroi Bud FIttliss aii RMf SappMts ^ TH'JENNINGS- IRON GUTTER IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS nr Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send for Circalars. DILLER, CASKEY S. W. Comer Sxth and Berk Streets. KEEN. rBOADKIrHIA. VENTILATINB APPARATUS 'MftO Mmerics is "the Prow of the I/esseIj Uietb may be marB cnmfnrt Rmidsbips, but wb ars tha Srst to touch Unknown Baas.' Vol. XXXVII. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, NOVEMBER II, 1911. No. 1223 TheAmerigan Florist Twenty-Sixth Year. Copyright, 1911, by American Florist Company Entered as Second-Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Oflice at Chicago, Illinois. under act of March 3," 1879. Published Evert Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address; Ameflo, Chicago Subscription, United States and Mexico, 81.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. \'ol- umeshalf yearly from August, 1901. , Address all correspondence subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co. , 440 S. Dearborn St. , Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officerb— Geo. Asmus, Chicago, President; Richard Vincent, Jr., Baltimore, Md., Vice- Pres.; H. B. Dorner, Urbana, IL., Sec'y; \Vm. F. Kastino, Buffalo, N. Y.. Treas. Officers-Elect — Richard Vikcbnt, Jr., Baltimore, Md., Pros.; August Poehlmann, Chicago. Vice-Pres.; John Young, New York, Sec'y; W. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y.. Treas. Next meeting at Chicago, August, 1912. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Annual convention and exhibition in conjunc- tion with the St Louis Horticultural society, M. Louis, Mo., November 7-11. 1911. Elmer D. Smith, Adrian, Mich., President; C.W, JohnsuN. Morgan Park, 111 . . Secretary . AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition at Detroit, Mich.. January 10-12. 1912. A. Farenwald Ros- lyn. Pa., President; PhilipBrietmeyer, Detroit, Mich., Vice-President; Ben.iamin Hammond, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N, Y., Secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual conventiou and exhibition a Detroit, Mich.. January 10-12, 1912. J. A. Val- entine, Denver. Colo. , President; A. F.J. Baub, Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indian- apolis, Ind,, Secretary. November. Around rekindled hearths again we meet, The warmth of flames and friendliness to share. Earth's dearest treasure an accustomed chair Where comfort reigns above an ingle-seat. Tales half forgotten lips of age repeat While feeble fingers fondle golden hair — Without, the harvest of the fields complete, W^ithin a harvest of the years as fair. Tears in our smiles, and smiles through all our tears, We look upon a time of garnered things — The slckled ^rain. the gathered days and years, The straightening of life's entangled strings, A blazing log that chill November cheers, While over all the final dawn appears. SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Heaths. All the ericas will require a cool temperature to get the best results. Erica melanthera can be had in flower for Christmas and early winter but under no circumstances will it pay to try to force it into bloom by giving it artificial heat, for it will immediately spring into a soft growth. They will give the best results in a house where the night temperature is kept at from 40° to 45° with plenty of ventilation through- out the day. When coming into bloom the plants should never suffer for want of water, in fact, these plants should be kept well watered throughout their growth. The propagation of the young stock for the succeeding year should now commence, the soft tender shoots that protrude beyong the flowering wood being the best for this purpose. A cool propagating bed is to be preferred for they do not need bottom heat, but the soft cuttings will need to be well shaded and kept well watered, and if enclosed in glass the cuttings will strike more readily. As soon as rooted they should be potted and the selec- tion of soil is important. A light peaty soil mixed with a good proportion of sand is what they desire. Give the plants all the air possible throughout their growth, in a cool temperature and in a bright sunny location. Genistas. If the genistas are grown in warm greenhouses they invariably come into bloom before Easter, unless that day is at its earliest in March, so the plants that are to be at their best for that day should be retarded by being grown cool until late winter. These plants are much better under cool treatment at all times, but by bringing into gen- tle heat they can be had in succession from February to April. Plants that are being grown into special forms will have to be kept pinched back to con- form to the shape until the flower buds set. The cuttings for next year's grow- ing should be propagated during No- vember and early December. The top shoots which are pinched off to keep the plants shapely make fine stock for propagation and they root readily in a bench with a little bottom heat. They should be shaded for a few days when first placed in the sand. Pot in small pots as soon as rooted and shift into larger sizeo as required. When growth commences pinch back to keep the plants shapely. Acalyplias. One of the plants that is not ordi- narily grown as well as it ought to be and which makes a beautiful showy plant is the acalypha, especially A. Godseffiana and A. Sanderi, which bears long spikes of red flowers, sometimes called the chenille plant, from the flowers which resemble large pieces of red chenille. The plants should be well hardened off in the fall and cut- tings of the new growth can be taken during the winter, in November and December, if fine specimens are want- ed. The cuttings are taken preferably with a heel and root easily in a warm propagating bench. When rooted they should be potted in a good rich soil and placed in a warm greenhouse until they have made roots and commenced to grow, when they can be removed to slightly cooler quarters. The great mistake made by many growers is to place them in a cool house immediate- ly after they have been taken from the propagating bed and they stand half dormant, and if too cool frequently lose much of their foliage, and get stunted. To have fine plants they should be kept moving all winter and potted into larger-sized pots as soon as necessary, and a few of these showy plants well grown will attract atten- tion and redound to the credit of the grower. Aphis and mealy bug are the two insect enemies of these plants, and should be kept in check continually or the plants will be ruined. The bedding acalyphas should be handled in a simi- lar manner but the first of the year is early enough to start the cuttings of these unless there are signs of a short- age of stock, in which case early prop- agation is to be recommended, and it is seldom one has too many of these plants if they are well grown. 826 The American Florist. Nov. II. Bes:onla Rex. "^"ith the advent of steady firing and a warm propagating bencli the cuttings of Begonia rex should be started at once if good plants are desired for spring and summer growing. These plants are very ornamental when well grown and the leaves can be used in much floral work. These plants are raised from either shoot or leaf cut- tings but where many are propagated the latter method is generally em- ployed. Well matured leaves that are healthy and vigorous are selected and two methods can be adopted. The leaf can be cut several times through the midrib and its branches and then placed on the propagating bed and the cuts pegged down to the sand A wire in the shape of a hair pm will do this Or the leaf may be cut into triangular pieces, with the rib as the apex, and these cuttings inserted in the sand as other cuttings are with the pomt down Another method sometimes adopted is fo cut the leaf in two parts lengthwise and the two halves are stood erect in the sand. The cutting bench should be shaded and if covered with glass and kept close the propagation will be more rapid and successful. The small leaves will shortly protrude from the sand and when the roots have attained a length of half an inch or more they can be potted in soil consisting of two parts loam, one part leaf-mold, one part well-rotted manure, and one part sand Thev will require a warm tem- perature, and when watering be care- ful not to wet the foliage, especially where the sun shines upon them, or holes in the leaves will be the result. They should be shifted into larger pots as required and as the plants grow coarser soil may be used in the potting. They make much handsomer plants when grown in shady locations rather than in the full sunlight. Stevla. The early stevia will now be coming into flower, but if the plants are in pots, and there is a good large number, they should not be brought into flower all at once. By keeping some of the plants in a cool location they can be retarded so that plants may be had in bloom up to February. A house or deep frame where the night tempera- ture can be kept just above the freez- ing point will hold them in check and they can be brought in as desired. The dwarf variety is very easily han- dled in this manner, but the tall plants are not so easily moved around. Keep the plants well tied up for the joints are very brittle and break down easily, and the long variety should be very carefully handled even after the sprays are cut for they break down with their own weight when in flower. Nleremberg;la Frutescens. It is not easy to make a good choice of satisfactory plants for vases. Those that are hardy and do not want much care ■ are not always what is desired, remarks a writer in Gardening Illus- trated, and half hardy plants are not always pretty in vases, but Nierem- bergia frutescens was used with very satisfactory results, the plants being full of flowers throughout the season. WiLKESBARRE, PA.— Ira G. Marvin has opened a new branch store known as the Cash Flower Shop, on South Main street. GREENflOlSER'S OBSERVATIONS When are Flowers Fresh? Exact definitions are not often easy, and to say just when a flower loses its freshness and becomes unsaleable is a task that would not appeal to many of us. A rose, carnation or other flower may be cut from the plant say at 6 a. m. but still not be saleable at nine. If shipped any distance without first being placed in water in a cool room or refrigerator the flowers so treated would be useless on arrival, yet they would be "fresher" in point of time than others cut and cooled off in the ice box or cool room as they should be. The retailer who is wise enough to keep stock on hand should always insist on freshly cut flowers that have been so treated. He has then the sat- isfaction of making a nice show for a it is a little hard on the grower when his customers one day insist on having only fresh stock and perhaps the next day ring up for open roses for funeral work. It means that he — the grower — has to take all the risks of the busi- ness, the retailer none, for after open- ing up the roses they will not keep and the grower stands to lose out en- tirely. A retailer who has the priv- ilege to call up a grower every night for stock to be delivered next morning is fortunate and should be willing to pay the right price for such service, for he takes little risk in comparison with the grower who has all to lose in the event of trade being dull. But there is quite another side to this story, more particularly around holidays and other times when flowers GENISTA RACEMOSA. couple of days at least and still be able to sell his stock while the flowers will be good for funeral or made up work for from one to three days more according to the weather and the va- riety. But unfortunately there are many retailers in all towns who will not keep stock on hand just as there are grow- ers and wholesalers who insist on sending flowers so open that they are only fit for immediate use. We can- not have everything our own way and aXe in great demand. The grower, knowing that in all probability stock will be scarce, holds back his cut for several days or a week before the great day and then unloads old and unsaleable stock on the retailer. This practice of "pickling" is bad on all counts. It is not only unfair to the retailer but it is killing to business all around, for scores of people who buy flowers at such times would become regular patrons of the florist were it not for the fact that they are taxed igii. The American Florist. 827 heavily for a worthless bunch of flow- ers and therefore shun the florist's store and loolt on the proprietor as a hold-up man. Business men in other lines have long since discovered that It pays to treat the public to a square deal, but there are far too many re- tail florists doing business under the silly and almost obsolete system of get- ting every cent possible out of a cus- tomer without regard to whether he is satisfied or not. Sunlight After Fumigation. The ill effects of sunliglit following fumigating is a disputed point. Some growers say that sunlight has no ill effect upon foliage "the morning after;" that if mischief has been done it will show anyway, whether the sun is allowed to shine upon the foliage next morning or not. While our ideas personally run somewhat along this line we would not care to go quite this far. Everyone must have noticed how the foliage of greenhouse plants wilts in the sun after a few days of dull weather. The effects of fumigation ap- pear to be somewhat similar. The presence of the fumes in the atmos- phere robs it of some vital element, some strengthening power that is only present in a sunlit house. This buoy- ancy of the air — if we may so term it — is lost when fumigating and the plants miss it. To allow full sun and air to reach the plants directly, either after fumigating or after the dull peri- ods mentioned is like feeding a con- valescent person heavily with rich food. This may only be conjecture on our part. We cannot advance any scientific reason for it, but after many years' experience we have certainly found it advisable to allow a kind of nursing treatment the first day after fumigating and not to allow a sudd'en inrush of dry air and bright sunlight after dull periods. The cases may not be analogous but we give our observa- tions in perfectly good faith and are open to conviction if we are wrong. Experiments Versus Culture. There is a growing disposition on the part of those in charge of com- mercial places to leave men alone who show some interest in their work and, within certain limits, to let them go ahead and show what they can do. It has a tendency in the right direction, for the man who is worth his salt will do better work when he knows he Is trusted than when a foreman or super- intendent is continually telling him to do things which he knows have to be done before he is told. Again, a man who is looking after a section of roses or carnations, an orchid house or plant house will surely stumble on some time or labor-saving details that will not occur to the foreman or em- ployer who does not live quite so close to his plants. But of all the thorns in the path of the busy foreman, the worst is the man who is forever experimenting with his plants. Usually he is not sure of his ground and has to try out various ideas of his own or those he has read about under conditions that may or may not be suitable for forming use- ful conclusions. Properly conducted experiments where every condition is taken into account and results care- fully noted are, of course, useful and many doubtful or contested points may thereby be cleared up. But there is a place for everything and the place for these is not in commercial houses on the small scale that the individual "man behind the hose" can carry them out. The only thing to do with such a man is to give him instructions ex- actly how his work is to be carried out and to look for another to take his place, for usually the habit is quite incurable. frere of the laboratory or the experi- ment station. Indeed he may with truth be deemed a true scientist himself for there is a science in practice as well as in theory. A Happy Accident. One of the prettiest and most satis- fying large vases we have ever seen was made quite accidentally from a California garden recently. The only flowers used were white callas with a BEGONIA MARQUISE DE PERLATO. But there is quite a difference in useful observations and time-wasting experiments. Any thoughtful man who has been among plants for a few years attains a kind of second sight or sixth sense which almost invariably leads him in the right direction. Reams of paper have been covered and miles of date's, .figures and temperatures given as to the proper state a house of lilies or other crop should be in to mature at a certain time. But the grower who has this instinctive power knows whether he can get his crop on time or not and knows almost by instinct what temperature to give. He is not worried over the outcome, for in al- most every case there is some leeway and he will usually have the "rose in hand." or if he has not he will know it and will strive to get it by extra firing or by whatever means are needed to bring his plants on time. And the man who can do this, al- though essentially practical, is not the one who sneers at his scientific con- little of their own foliage and that of the umbrella palm (Cyperus alternifo- lius). These were gathered in a hurry just because they happened to be the nearest, placed in the vase loosely and informally and the result was as per- fect as the rnost elaborately conceived arrangement could be. The creamy white and yellow of the callas, their deep green foliage and the excellent lines and curves were perfect. Yet this was the result of a happy accident rather than any inspiration on the part of the decorator. Besides the beauty of this combination it was very long lasting, being almost as fresh two weeks afterwards as the day it was ar- ranged. It is well worth making a note of and copying when the occasion arises. GSEENHOUSEB. Haetford, Conn. — John Brodrib has opened a floral department on the main floor of Wise, Smith & Co's. store, with a full line of plants, flowers and bulbs. 828 The American Florist. Nov. II. Eradication of Quack Grass. A grass that has been a great nui- sance in many sections of the country, especially the north-central and north- eastern states, is the quack-grass or witch-grass, and the Department of Agriculture has issued a bulletin upon its eradication. The underground stems or root-stalks are the seat of the remarkable vitality of this grass for where broken and left in the soil new plants are the result. It roots the deepest In cultivated fields, but per- THE RETAIL TRADE CandQcted b? Robt. KUt. PtiUadelpbia. Pa. Breltmcyer's New Store, Detroit, Mich. The grand new store of John Breit- meyer's Sons was opened to the public Saturday, September 30, and on the previous evening the florists of the city and their ladies were tendered a re- ception in "The House of Flowers" by the proprietor, ex-Mayor Breitmeyer, who received the congratulations of INTERIOR VIEW Of JOHN BKEITMEYER S SONS NEW STORE, DETROIT, MICH. sistent cultivation, even in its worst form, will kill this grass out in one season and a crop produced simultane- ously. Midsummer has been found the best season to begin eradication for rootstock grasses seem at that time to be at their lowest state of vitality. On sod or pasture land the root stalks are nearer the surface and to kill them out the first step is to plow the sod, cut- ting just under the turf, about three inches deep. The next step is to go in a week or ten days later with a disk harrow and thoroughly disk the sod. Repeat this treatment every ten days or two weeks until fall when the quack-grass will be completely killed out. The bulletin refers only to the means of eradication, but it seems as if these rootstocks might be made a source of revenue, in other words, be a by-prod- uct of the field. There are tons of the rhizomes of this grass imported into America every year and used for drug purposes. One of the large manufac- turers of drugs informs us that these rhizomes are used in large quantities and that they themselves import some 15 tons annually from Europe, and other concerns also make large im- portations. As far as known no at- tempt has been made to cultivate the grass or dispose of the rootstocks for commercial purposes. If this product can be imported from Europe and transportation charges paid, it certain- ly seems that this noxious weed, which it certainly is in cultivated fields, might be made to at least recompense for its removal. the visitors, and their initial inspec- tion of the premises was made most enjoyable by the strains of the orches- tra and the lavish lunch prepared for them. This new floral emporium is styled "The House of Flowers" and represents the owners' highest concep- tion of a fittingly beautiful, practical and thoroughly equipped retail florist establishment and was designed and constructed from the foundation to the roof with that point alone in view. The store and conservatory in the rear occupy a space 44x110 feet on Broadway adjoining the Breitmeyer building, the store proper being 44 feet wide and 72 feet deep, the conserva- tory extending 38 feet to the alley. The entrance from the street is located in the center which allows a mammoth display window on either side. The floor throughout is made of terra cotta blocks nine inches square, the same material forming the window plat- forms, where smaller squares 6x6 are used. The ceiling is arched, rising from the sides nine feet high to the apex where it measures 12 feet from the floor. In the construction of the display refrigerator and interior fur- nishings, wood is entirely eschewed, marble, copper and iron being em- ployed. The color scheme is carried out in ivory and verd-antique except the ceiling which is cream color. The refrigerator is located on the right side of the entrance, extending from Mr. Breitmeyer's private ofiice, which is lo- cated partly under the stairway lead- ing to the second floor, and is 20 feet long, four feet deep and eight feet high,* lined on the interior with white tile and arranged with brackets and plate glass shelving. The cooling of this and the stock cooling room in the basement is done by a refrigerating plant. On the left of the store is the oflice, with Pavoniza marble wainscot- ing and counter, and is unobstructed, being without the usual oflice grill work enclosure. Here the telephones are alike accessible to the patrons and attendants. There are no sales coun- ters as are usually found in stores, but instead marble tables, some round and others oblong, arranged without for- mal design throughout the floor. On the side walls, too, are attached marble shelves for the display of cut flowers. A balustrade of marble with large metal gates nine feet high separates the main store from the conservatory. This marble fence or balustrade effect is provided with a wide marble slab for the advantageous display of bloom- ing and other ornamental plants. The conservatory is equipped with a foun- CONSERVATORV IN JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS' NEW STORE. DETROIT, MICH I tgtt. The American Florist. 829 EXTERIOR VIEW OF JOHN BREITMEVERS SONS NEW STORE, DETROIT, MICH. tain of beautiful design in the center and round slate tables for the display of plants. To the side-walls are at- tached six semi-circular shaped tables high enough to permit the placing of plants beneath. The circular shaped roof which is IS feet high is provided with means to suspend ferns and other plants of drooping character. The spacious basement is replete with arrangements for its complete utilization, and here is seen an exten- sion in detail of Mr. Breitmeyer's prac- tical understanding of the require- ments of the complete floral establish- ments acquired by years of experience and close observation. The depart- ment is conveniently reached by a stairway at the side of the center of the store and another at the rear, be- sides an elevator connected with the alley entrance through which all heavy packages are received. Along one wall is located shelving for all the different sized boxes used. In another place all the basket vases are kept. A large space across the end of the basement is reserved for the stock of baskets. In another enclosure the expensive sil- ver and cut glass vases and plant re- ceptacles are stored. Another division is devoted to plant stands of all kinds. Attached to the ceiling under the con- servatory is hung the supply of wire designs. Here, too, by the good light provided by luxfer prisms in the floor above and directly under the center of the glass roof, the unpacking of all in- coming shipments is done. Close by is located a table exclusively for moss- ing designs. Other compartments con- tain the accessories for wedding and other decorations. A cool room at the rear 7x24 feet will hold the galax and leucothoe leaves, cut ferns and other stock of like nature. Another cool room 6x14 feet contains the stock of cut roses and carnations from which most orders are directly filled, it being contemplated that the display refrig- erator in the store above will contain stock to represent the different varie- ties offered. In the arrangement of the windows there are low platforms four and a half inches above the floor. This feature la a part of a general scheme to permit an unobstructed view through the store from the outside, over the win- dow decorations into the conservatory, where it terminates in a mass of beau- tiful foliage. The lighting of the win- dows is by means of powerful incan- descent lamps concealed from outside view, but illuminating the contents of the windows profusely. The store prop- er is lighted by three chandeliers each containing 12 Tungsten lamps with frosted shades suspended from the ceil- ing, and small wall lamps of special design. The front of the building, which is but two stories high, is of concrete stucco and stone. Along the entire front on the roof are large vases filled with box wood trees and ivys. Under the second story windows a similar effect is carried out, and under- neath this verdure, and extending across the full width of the store, is the name John Breitmeyer's Sons. J. F. S. New York's Flower Bill. While the majority of the people look upon the florist's business as a small factor in .the activities of the New York commercial life, and though habitual dinner-givers, mothers of debutante daughters and hotel men have suspected for some time that the florist business is profitable, yet the dealers, according to a writer in the New York Sun, are much averse to making any estimate of the business done in cut flowers, which in the ag- gregate probably amounts to hundreds of thousands of dollars. In speaking of the growth of the business one florist that was interviewed stated "that shortly after he started in the trade in New York, twenty-one years ago, he was asked how many retail florists there were in the city and after think- ing a moment named them all, and to- day every block in the thickly settled sections supports its flower store. "The demand for choice flowers has grown rapidly, ten years ago orchids 830 The American Florist. Nov. II. were bought singly or in twos or threes, but last winter the decorations at a good many dinners and lunches were of orchids alone and debutantes and brides carried huge bouquets of or- chids. This boom for cut flowers was helped a great deal by the hotel men. When the Waldorf was opened, Mr. Boldt surprised everybody by decorat- ing every table with cut flowers. I believe he was the first hotel man in' New York to make a practice of it. But every new hotel that came along and they were put up pretty fast, had flowers on their dining tables until now it takes hundreds of dollars a year out of the high class hotel money drawers. These hotels buy only the best flowers and have them fresh every day, one hotel man saying that most of the patrons would detect stale flow- ers and talk about it. "Debutantes' receptions also help to fill the retail florist's coffers, one dealer last season sent thirty bouquets and boxes of flowers to a popular debutante and on that particular day he had _ten other debutantes on his books. Women's clubs are a factor which has developed in the last few years. These organiza- tions include more than 10,000 women who meet socially in hotel banquet rooms, each decorated for the occa- sion. The foot ball games also create a demand, for every girl that attends must wear blue violets, red carnations or roses, or yellow chrysanthemums for Yale, Harvard or Princeton, as the case may be. "Wedding decorations do not return the biggest profits, for the trousseau and other expenses have strained the family purse and a close bargain is often made, but we should dislike aw- fully to have weddings go out of fashion, for the private orders from the bride's admirers, antedating the wed- ding, fill us with joy. Nothing is too good for these purchasers and they do not worry about the cost." The total amount of the business can only be conjectured, for the florists are very reticient in regard to the volume of trade. "It only hurts the business. said one retailer, "and brings down on the heads of our wealthy customers all sorts of crit- icisms about extravagance, folly and that sort of thing." Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines, la. The Floral Hill greenhouses of the Iowa Seed Co. held an opening Novem- ber 1 and 2 and the public enjoyed an inspection of the 32 large greenhouses filled with plants and flowers, which are located on Thirty-first street, ex- tending for five blocks from Kingman boulevard to Centre street, the build- ings covering three acres. The large show house, one of the highest in the west, is filled with palms and decora- tive stock, and a balcony has been erected in the center that the visitors can view the scene from .ibove. Near the south end is n, large tank of aquatic plants and with fancy fish; to- wards the north is a rockery and foun- tain surrounded with many curious and beautiful plants. Adjoining this on the east are three other new green- houses containing thousands of carna- tions, small flowered chrysanthemums, sweet peas and other plants for flower production. Four houses are devoted to the cul- ture of roses for cut flowers, which are in splendid shape, containing all the popular varieties, including American Beauty, and in one house are 100 va- rieties of outdoor bedding roses for propagating purposes, and in two ad- joining houses are 50,000 small rose plants grown for mail trade. Four houses of carnations and one of vio- lets are in fine condition and four houses in which 11,000 chrysanthe- mums are in full bloom, loaded with immense flowers from six to ten inches in diameter. The plant houses are filled with superb stock, one house with poinsettias and four houses with ferns. The range comprises 32 greenhouses besides ample quarters for storing bulbs and dormant plants, and a large potting shed and packing room where the large mail order trade is filled and shipped. During the busy season 500 to 1,400 plant orders are sent out every day, not only to every state in the union, but to almost every civilized country in Europe, Asia, Africa, Aus- tralia and South America. PeoDies Not Blooming:. Ed. American Florist : Some of our peonies do not bloom, but grow well. Can you inform us if there is any reason for this and what is the remedy? W. M. M. Fuel Economy. The largest expense in the manage- ment of a greenhouse establishment is the labor, but the next largest out- lay is for fuel. As regards the labor employed in the culture of the crops the proprietor knows full well whether he is receiving full value for wages and salaries paid, but in few cases does he know whether he is getting his money's worth out of the fuel that he burns. In many cases the cheap- est labor obtainable is employed to care for the fires, it being the general idea that all that is necessary is to have a man that can shovel coal on the fire when necessary, keep the ashes cleaned out and maintain the houses at the proper temperature. In many large manufacturing plants it has been found good economy to em- ploy a thoroughly posted engineer who will use his brains in looking out for the running of the boilers and engines, and the right man can save all his wages in the matter of fuel consumed. This was most forcibly brought to our attention some few years ago, and while it was an eye-opener to us, yet it was a good lesson of which we took advantage and put to good use in the years following. Having taken charge POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS AT IOWA SEED CO.. DES MOINES, lA. Peonies that have been growing in one location for a number of years often throw good growth and do not bloom, for the soil is exhausted and the plant has grown thick and is bound. If this is the case the plant should be lifted and divided in the fall and the ground where the plants are to be set out well manured. The peony is a great feeder and to get a large number of good flowers should be well manured, giving them a good top dressing in November, which should be spaded in in the spring, and should have a liberal supply of water, espe- cially just before and while in bloom. Liquid manure applied in the spring gives good results both in the growth of the plant and in the size of the bloom. W. DANS^^LLE, N. Y.— M. J. Schaaf has awarded the contract for building a large modern greenhouse to the King Construction Co. of North Tonawanda. of an establishment comprising some 75,000 square feet of glass it was not long before we found that economy had got to be the watchword to make the place pay. The night fireman not proving satisfactory, was discharged. This man had been burning 17 tons of coal a week in October, but the cause of his discharge was that he would not keep the houses at the, proper temperatures. Among the ap- plicants for the position was an engi- neer who through labor troubles had been thrown out of employment and was willing to accept any position to tide him over the winter. He immedi- ately put his knowledge to use and studied the boiler with the result that he heated the plant in zero weather during December and January with 10 to 12 tons of coal a week. Now this was clearly a case where a man was saving his wages every day and it . would have been good economy to have* paid him engineer's wages rather than igir. The American Florist. 831 to have employed the cheap fireman who knew nothing about tlic business. It is the duty of every proprietor ' to make a study of his boilers and . find out what kind of a fire gives the ' best j-esults. No two steam boilers ' work alike. One will keep up steam \ and burn less fuel with a thin fire, using but a small amount of coal with each firing, while from another the best results are obtained from a thick fire, and in either case the opposite will result in a large loss of fuel. Rail- road engineers say that every engine runs differently and a study of the best method of firing is a necessity, and railroad companies have a sys- tem of . bookkeeping whereby it is known how much coal each engine is burning and whether each fireman Is getting proper results. Every one posted on taking care of a flre knows that to disturb the top surface causes a loss of the gases that immediately go up the chimney uncon- sumed, yet it is the practice of many firemen to continually poke the top of the fire and cause this great loss, and the result of this poking is more clink- ers, for it is a well-known fact that bituminous coals should be allowed to rest quietly. The slice-bar should be run under the fire to clear the grates and the hody of the coal, if lying too compact, gently lifted to allow an air current through the fire. This is nec- essary in order to get good combus- tion, but to rake the flre through from the top is sure to result in material loss. Another thing that the unskilled fireman continually does is to leave the door open much longer than neces- sary, which causes a cold draught across the fire and through the tubes of the boiler, lowering the steam and also forces the heat down on to the grate bars causing them to burn out. The door should be opened no more than necessary and closed as quickly ' as possible. It was to obviate these two great faults of firing that the automatic stoker and rocking or shaking grate bars were invented and installed, and where operated and cared for as was intended by the manufacturers, are economical fixtures to steam firing. But again comes the factor of the ability of the fireman, especially with the rocking grate. It is well known that the ashes should be constantly removed from under the grates but the lazy or unthinking fireman will not do this until there is quite an accumula- tion in the pit. This results in a hot mass under the grates slowly ap- proaching them and will often heat and twist the grate bars, causing them to lock, and then a worse condition than ever confronts the fireman, for he cannot run the slice-bar across the rough rocking grate, and the only al- ternative is to push through the fire from the top, causing loss of the heat- ing gases. While the rocking grates, if the flre is properly cared for, are economical both in labor and fuel, yet in the hand of cheap and careless labor may prove just the reverse. The care of the boilers and the man- agement of the fires are matters that demand the constant attention and study of the proprietor, and we know, if carefully watched, the necessary knowledge acquired and the fireman properly taught and followed up to see that he does as told, enough of the fuel now wasted in greenhouse boilers could be saved to make a showing on the right side of the ledger that would pay for all the time and attention It would require. Expbbienoe. ROCKERY IN SHOW HOUSE OF IOWA SEED CO., DES MOINES, lA. WITHTHE GROWERS Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. When the Society of American Flor- ists held their third annual convention at .Chicago in 1887 one of the essays read at that meeting was by the late John Thorpe, entitled, "Hybridizing and Cross Fertilization." Seated in the au- dience was a young man from Adrian, Mich., and listening to that address became- inspired with the words, and upon his return to his home planned for the production of new varieties of chrysanthemums. That young man was Elmer D. Smith, then in company with his father, the late Nathan Smith, in the florist business, and the success that crowned his systematic effort is now a matter of history. For not only in America, but wherever the chrysanthemum is grown, the name of Smith and American chrysanthemum culture are closely associated, and Adrian. Mich., has become known to many as the home of the chrysanthe- mum, and growers and devotees of the Queen of Autumn turn annually to this inland city to hear of the noveHies and learn what are the desirable, varieties to grow. - Here are nineteen houses entirely de- voted to chrysanthemum culture, for all other flowers gradually have given way to the Queen of Autumn and here at least she reigns supreme, for none of the other floral beauties are given an opportunity to rival her. More than 300 varieties are grown, not counting the large number of seedlings that are being given a trial, and the work of selecting and discarding each year is thoroughly systematized and the wheat and chaff carefully separat- ed. The growing of exhibition varie- ties is one of the principal features of this place and the success which has been attained is well known and at- tested by the large number of cups, medals and prize cards which may be seen on every hand. The exhibition blooms are all grown in pots seven and eight-inch sizes from early struck cut- tings, and the plants attain a height of from five to eight feet, with blooms measuring eight and more inches in diameter, with a depth equal and often more than the width. It certainly ia well worth the time and trouble to visit these houses and see the perfec- tion which can be attained in their culture. There are also thousands of plants grown in benches to test them for their commercial worth, and the grower can see at a glance what vari- 832 The American I" lorist. Nov. II, eties come up to the standard set by the critical commercial buyers and growers of the day. The seedlings are of course extreme- ly interesting, for the work in this line is thoroughly planned and those that are deemed worthy of even a second year's trial have to pass a most thor- ough test. The first year does not of course show the full worth of each va- riety, but careful notes are taken of the best features, and for the second year five plants are tried. These are grown to different buds, either crown, flower with fipe foliage of a deep pink shade. A variety named this year is Aesthetic, and it is well named, for according to the dictionary the mean- ing of the word is "that which em- bodies beauty in nature and art." It is certainly a most exquisite flower of the softest yellow in color. The flower is not one of the immense blooms, but of good size, but the particular charm is the shape and the manner in which the petals twi.st into the center, over- lapping each other in a most pleasing way. The growers of fifteen years ago GREENHOUSES OF ELMER D. SMITH & CO.. ADRIAN, MICH. second crown or terminal, and the dates at which the buds set carefully noted. Again the weeding process is gone through and it takes a variety with some special advance to pass the critical eye of the proprietor, for though these are his babies, yet years of experience have taught him that un- less a seedling shows marked improve- ment on existing varieties it is a waste of both time and money to continue its culture, and unless an advance is pro- nounced the variety must be con- demned. The next year ten plants are grown, and what has proved to be the best bud in the previous year's trial is given the preference and when these blooms are perfected the worth of the variety is known. It is long, patient labor, but with one filled with the en- thusiasm of Mr. Smith it is also a work of love. The cross-fertilization of the different varieties is a great study and it is always the aim to try and perpetuate in the new variety the best traits of the selected parents. While this is the object, yet it must be plain that the result is not so easily obtainable, but still great advancement along selected lines can be plainly ob- served. There is a marked advance in one particular, the obtaining of varie- ties with good foliage having leaves that come up to the flower and many of the later seedlings can be seen with the flowers resting upon fully devel- oped leaves, which gives the flower a most beautiful setting. A number of the seedlings which were noted are sure to be seen and heard of in the next few years. Pink Gem has already been awarded a cer- tificate by the Chrysanthemum Society of America and is a beautifully formed will remember Kioto, one of the finest formed flowers in chrysanthemums, and this bloom has that same beau- tiful build. A large white, a much improved Timothy Eaton, being purer in color, more pleasing in form, and of better foliage, has been named Christy Mathewson. No. 106-1-10 is one of the loveliest pure whites we ever saw and can be best described as an improved Naomah. No. 457-1-08 is a beautiful daybreak pink, self-colored, with long twisting petals, a deep Jap- anese incurved of pleasing form. No. 275-1-08 is a bright golden yellow of Col. D. Appleton style, but far better in form, and the foliage is large and extends clear up to the flower. An inspection of the novelties of this season showed many good qualities in them all, and Mr. Smith's comments on them are as follows : Mrs. G. C. Kelly, an old rose color, purely an exhibition variety, good grower, good size, but with rather a long neck. F. T. Quittenton. a deep crimson, very tightly reflexed, not a commercial flower and hardly large enough for ex- hibition. Harry E. Converse, a very large chestnut crimson, fine for exhibition collection, one of the best of the year. Lady Carmichael, a large white with narrow petals but showing a large yel- low center and foliage not of the best. William Turner, an immense white and firm in foliage but a hard doer. Alice M. Flagler, a large white close- ly incurved with fine foliage but defi- cient in stem. F. E. Nash, a very promising large pink, but to get the best color the right bud must be selected. Golden Gem, of brightest yellow but was not fully out and had not attained full size, but promises well. Lenox, a large bright yellow incurved Japanese. The foliage is not large and the plants lack vigor. An exhibition variety. Poughkeepsie, a creamy white, large but with the best flowers on rather long stems, also exhibition. Morristown, a very large light pink with narrow twisting petals falling loosely around the base of the flower, another exhibition variety. Glen Cove, a large reflexed light pink of pleasing shade, one of the best of the year for both exhibition and com- mercial growing. Of the older and better known vari- eties some very handsome blooms were all ready for the exhibition table. Na- omah was in grand shape and will certainly be a winner. Col. D. Apple- ton was finely grown and some extra quality blooms will be staged. Crocus was fine, and the blooms of this beau- tiful yellow were of good size and form. In fact, all of the old favorites are grown to the height of perfection. A large number of single and pompon varieties are also included in the col- lection. The casual observer might ask what is to be grown in these houses after the chrysanthemums are cut, and tha proprietor would immediately answer, "chrysanthemums," for the propaga- tion is already started and as soon as SEEDLING CHRYSANTHEMUMS AT ELMER D. SMITH & CO.S, ADRIAN, MICH. igii. The American Florist. 833 the stock can be selected and benched the cuttings will be placed in the space they occupy. For as we stated early this is the home oi the chrysanthemum and hundreds of thousands of these young plants are shipped east, north, lows : Early Snow, Clementine Touset, Robert Halliday, Mrs. H. W. Buckbee, Dr. Enguehard, W. H. Chadwick, Ma- jor Bonnaffon, Golden Chadwick and Nagoya. These were just coming into flower and a high grade commercial CHRYSANTHEMUMS AT HOERBER BROS., DES PLAINES, ILL. south and west all over this country and across the water. This is a chrys- anthemum headquarters and this flow- er is the specialty and all the energies of the proprietor and his able assist- ants are exerted to improve and dis- seminate the best that the Queen of Autumn can produce. Hoerber Bros., Des Plalnes, 111. Whisper the word "novelty" in the ear of the up-to-date florist or espe- cially one connected with horticultural journalism and he immediately is wide- awake and as keen as a foxhound on the scent of Reynard to see the won- der and form his opinion, even if he is not willing to express it, and know- ing that there was growing at the houses of Hoerber Bros, at Des Plaines, 111., a new rose, it was with great interest that a visit was made to these greenhouses to see the rose Wilhelmina, as well as to inspect the growing crops. The range of glass is an example of present day business principles adapted to greenhouse cul- ture. It was but a few years ago that every greenhouse contained a full line of everything necessary to the floral trade known at that time, and in such ranges would be found almost all known plants from an orchid to sweet alyssum. Then came houses devoted to one kind of plants. But here is a range of 21 houses, 300 feet long and 28 feet wide, covering four acres of ground, it which are grown but three different flowers, roses, carna- tions and chrysanthemums, and of these only those varieties that have ac- quired an established reputation as the best in the commercial floral world. One can but think this is a new order of things, and is business from the word "go." Only one house is devoted to chrys- anthemums, and here we notice the careful selection of varieties to well- known commercial kinds. Only nine different varieties are grown, as fol- bloom was the aim and it is being at- tained. Robert Halliday was just in bloom and a handsome bench of these beautiful yellow flowers was now al- most in condition for market. W. H. Chadwick and Golden Chadwick were especially well grown, the plants being very even and an exceptionally fine grade of these late blooms will be harvested. This house, as soon as the chrysanthemums are cut, is used for propagation and the growing of the large amount of stock used in planting the houses. The carnations are given five houses which are partitioned off from the rose section, and here again are found but few varieties," only six different kinds being grown in the 40,000 plants. The Enchantress family is given first place and Enchantress, "White Enchantress and Rose Pink Enchantress occupy more than half the bench room. These are all in splendid condition, the plants of good size and the blooms now being cut are of fine quality. White Perfec- tion, Victory and Beacon are the other varieties grown and they all look as if they had had the finest of culture and promise a good cut of high-grade flowers for the year. Fifteen of the houses are devoted to the cultivation of roses and the var- ieties grown, with the quantity of each, are as fqllows : Killarney 30,000 Bride 30,000 Richmond 18,000 White Killarney 15,000 My Maryland 6,000 Wilhelmina 6,000 Mrs. Jardine 1,000 The first to attract our attention was the Wilhelmina which was one of the great objects of our visit. This rose has been registered with the So- ciety of American Florists as a rose of unknown parentage that appears to be a cross of Killarney and Golden Gate, of bright pink color, darker than Kil- larney. The growth as seen at the houses is very strong and the plant very floriferous, for at this time the beds are bearing more flowers than those of the other varieties beside it. The foliage is bright and clear and of heavy texture which well clothes the long strong stems. The flower is very large, the bud being long and well shaped. In color it reminded us of the Duchess of Albany, the dark sport; of La France, and as the flower opens the petals gradually take on the La France shade, having that peculiar texture and sheen that this favorite of the old rosarians possessed. It is said that the flowers when open are very large and that the petals hold as well as those of Killarney and when well opened makes a most beautiful vase of pink roses. There are but yet only G.OIK) plants of this rose and the firm intends this year to propagate it very largely and get up a good stock and give it a thorough trial before atempt- Ing to disseminate it. The illustration which accompanies this description fully shows the growth of this variety. Of the other roses, Killarney was in ROSE WILHELMINA AT HOERBER BROS., DES PLAINES, ILL. 834 The American Florist. Nov. II. splendid condition and the houses started at different times to give a suc- cession throughout the season, the growths now coming into bud showed the best of culture and promised flow- ers of high quality. White Killarney was fully equal to its parent and the flowers now being cut are of excellent quality. Richmond is timed for later in the season, a few benches just com- ing into bloom, but the larger part of the crop grown to be in bloom at Christmas. My Maryland and Mrs. Jardine are both in fise shape, some florus oculatus is a large-flowered variety with purple and mauve blos- soms. S. pinnatus affords numerous shades of color, and is capable of be- ing grown into quite large specimens, plants six or eight feet in height being by no means uncommon in some gar- dens. To have specimens of good size for early spring flowering seeds should be sown at the present time in an un- heated frame, writes a correspondent in the Gardeners' Magazine, taking care to shade the seed pans lightly un- 'TT"**** i|iii;««ii take care not to allow the soil to be- come very w^et, it being advisable to keep it rather on the dry side until root action becomes active in the spring. The plants can be stopped by pinch- ing out the points when about four inches high, and again later, to form extra sized specimens, or to regulate the flowering period. During the win- ter a perfectly cool house suits them best, a temperature of 45° being quite sufiicient, and a position near the glass is essential to insure a short-jointed, vigorous growth. During the spring it is an advantage to syringe between tho pots on bright days, and occasional doses of liquid manure and soot-water are helpful. Stake the specimens with neat bamboo canes, and tie carefully with green raflia. taking care not to draw the strands too tightly. It is not advisable to shade the schizan- thuses until they are in full flower, as such treatment results in weak growth. c CARNATION WHITE ENCHANTRESS AT HOERBER BROS., DES PLAINES, ILL. superb flowers of the former now being sent to market. Bride, the old "bread and butter" rose which has probably built and paid for more greenhouses than any other variety ever grown, is not a "has been" by any means, for it is growing luxuriantly and promises a fine crop throughout the season. The cut from these houses is all sent to the market in Chicago, where Hoer- ber Bros, have one of the best arranged wholesale stores at 162 North Wabash avenue. Here Fred C. Hoerber, as- sisted by his storeman, Harry Man- heim, attends to the wants of their customers in the ablest manner. The greenhouses are in charge of W. F. Hoerber and everywhere one sees dem- onstrated the business ability of this progressive firm. The Schizanthuses. There are few, if any, more useful flowering plants during the spring months than schizanthuses. Their ele- gant habit of growth, the diversity of their colors, and the ease with which they can be grown, render them indis- pensable for decorative purposes in the conservatory and the dwelling house. There are several distinct forms possessing numerous charming shades of crfor. The grandiflora hy- brids are especially attractive, and are of compact habit, producing flowers that range from white to crimson and purple. Wisetonensis is a lovely dwarf type, and forms elegant specimens in quite small pots. S. Grahami possesses bright red and orange flowers, while S. retusus is erect in growth and bears brilliant scarlet and orange flowers, and, on account of its erect and sturdy growth, is one of the best for supplying cut flowers. S. retusus Rosy Gem is a ver.v desirable addition. ■ S. grandi- til after germination takes place. When the seedlings are large enough prick them out in small pots filled with a light, porous compost, and grow them on in a cool house. When they become well established give air freely on all favorable occasions, and lightly spray them during bright weather. WTien nicely rooted shift them on. using 48 or 32 size pots, in which they may be allowed to flower. If extra sized speci- mens are required, shift into pots one size larger. A suitable compost is one consisting of two parts good fibrous loam and one part leaf-soil, to which should be added some coarse road sand, and a 6-inch pot full of some ap- proved fertilizer to each bushel of the compost. Do not pot too firmly, and Origin of the Chrysanthemum. The Japanese have an interesting leg- end in connection with the origin of the chrysanthemum. In a garden, liathed in the soft moonlight, a young girl plucked a flower and commenced to strip the petals to see if her fiance loved her truly. Of a sudden a little god appeared before her and assured her that her fiance loved her pas- sionately. Your husband will live, he added, as many years as the flower, which I will let you choose,' has petals. With these words he disappeared. The young girl hastened to search the gar- den for a flower which should have an abundance of petals, but each one appeared to promise but a brief future for her beloved. At length she picked a Persian car- nation, and, with the aid of a gold pin, taken from her hair, she separated each one of the petals of the flower, so as to increase the number of folioles and of the number of years accorded by the god to her fiance. Soon, under her deft fingers, one, two, three hun- dred petals, thin, pliant and beautifully curved, had been evolved, and the young girl cried for joy to think of the happy future w-hich her ruse had assured her fiance. So, runs the leg- end, was the crysanthemum created one moonlight night in a Japanese garden, where silvery brooks murmured softly as they ran beneath the little bamboo bridges. — London Globe. WHITE KILLARNEY ROSES AT HOERBER BROS., DES PLAINES. ILL. tgjh 'J HE American Florist. 836 ROSE DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY. ibited by A. N. Pierson, Inc-. Cromwell. Conn, at the Chicago Novelty Show. THE EXHIBITIONS. Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. With the chrysanthemum and fall exhibition of the Pennsylvania Horti- cultural Society which opened Tues- day, November 7, new life has been infused that promises much for this time-honored organization. It is not merely a flower show, it is a finished and perfected exhibition, given in a setting of floral art, the work of a trained decorator. One can see at a glance the grace, the finished touch -of the artist, the general excellence which makes this display much superior to any of recent years, the work of the decorators alone was worth going to see, and when the many beautiful and competitors' exhibits were in place and arranged with an eye to the artistic blending of the whole, there was placed for the inspection of the members of the society and the general public such an exhibition as has not been their pleasure to see before in this city and quite the equal if not better than any- thing of its size ever held in this coun- try. On the outside of the hall was dis- played some specimen bay trees which gave the front a festive appearance in- side the lobby. Large groups of single and pompon chrysanthemums entirely filled the spaces between the doors with a riot of color. Inside the grand stair- case was flanked with large specimen chrysanthemums plants, with large vases of choice blooms set in grasses and foliage on the posts at the first landing. The entire balcony front of the large hall was a bower of Cibo- tiuns and Boston ferns and choice blooms of chrysanthemums. Inside the main hall the effect at first sight was beautiful and called forth exclamation of surprise and pleasure from the visitors. The sides of the building were decorated with graceful branches of autumn leaves and southern smilax attached to the top of the windows. Between the win- dows at intervals were placed stately plants of Ficus pandurata: these were twelve feet in height and gave an Egyptian effect to the decoration. Along the sides of the hall had been built a balcony elevated about four feet above the floor, on which were placed chairs, where the visitors might rest and listen to the music of an ex- cellent orchestra while feasting their eyes on the beautiful view before them. The groups of foliage and flowering plants arranged for effect were placed down the middle of the hall. There were foiu' well arranged entries for this prize and all contained very beautiful plants. The ' central group of crotons was magnificent, some of the specimen plants being among the finest in the country. The specimen chrysanthemum plants were arranged on either side of the center and were exceptionally fine, there not being a weak plant in the whole lot. Some were six feet in diam- eter and filled with fine large blooms. They were one of the great features of the show. In front of the balcony on either side of the hall tables contained exhibits of choice cut blooms of chrys- anthemums. Collections of orchids in flower and other entries such as ferns and other foliage plants. On and in front of the stage which partially concealed the orchestra was arranged the exhibit of H. A. Dreer. Inc., a collection of the new and rare plants of recent introduction and well grown specimens of standard stock for house and conservatory decoration. The front or balcony end of the hall contained six handsome specimen ferns which were in a class by themselves. These were sent by G. 'W. C. Drexel (Thos. Long, gar- dener). In the center of these ferns was a large upright case filled with new and rare orchids from Lewis Burk. A large gilt frame surrounded a group of three choice specimen plants, making a handsome picture. Electric lights arranged above brought out the- beauty of the flowers. Tables along the corridors to the foyer con- tained the choice specimen chrysanthe- mum blooms and vases of one flower each. These were never excelled, the separate specimens being wonderful in their size and coloring. In the foyer were arranged the vari- ous entries of ornamental foliage plants and it would be almost impossible to do justice to their general excellence. They contained the newest and most beautiful of ornamental greenhouse and store plants and all were artistic- ally arranged. Two round groups, one of Cocos Weddelliana and another of Pheonix Roebeleni, were wonderfully 83G The American Florist. Nov. It, graceful. Another fine lot of varie- gated pineapples was a gem being as uniform as a summer bed in the lawn. These three groups were from the H. A. Dreer, Inc. Numerous groups of single-stemmed chrysanthemum plants in six-inch pots, with their great heads of blooms, were arranged around the foot of the winding arches of the foyer. In the lower hall the Lord & Burnham Co. had erected a small curved roofed greenhouse suitable for the limited space of the city yard. Around this the Henry F. Michell Co. had arranged beds of hardy chrysanthemums in pots, which latter were concealed so as to give a garden effect. "W. Atlee Burpee & Co. staged a fine collection of seed- ling chrysanthemums, single varieties, to show what could be done with their seed in a single season from seed sown in March of the present year. The flowers, mostly in long sprays, were very showy and useful for cutting. Henry F. Michell Co. also exhibited cut blooms of hardy pompon chrys- anthemums, as did the Thos. Meehan & Sons, who made a fine display, backed by fancy evergreens in tubs. H. A. Dreer filled a prettily decorated and electrically lighted booth with floral and garden requisites. Henry F. Michell Co. had also a similar exhibit. H. 'Caterer's entry was garden req- uisites and bulbs, a very full and prettily arranged exhibit. The rose growers were very much interested in several vases of roses staged in this room. A new-comer from the Waban Conservatories, Na- tick, Mass., was the star, a pink as large as an American Beauty, borne on a long, stiff stem, very fragrant, is a wonderfully beautiful rose. It is called Mrs. Charles Russell and looks like a winner. Pennock-Meehan Co. staged for J. A. Budlong & Son Co. of Auburn, R. I., their Killarney Queen and Double White Killarney, both splendid commercial sorts, and as grown by them exceptional in every way. Several exhibits are as yet to be floored in the front lower hall. Charles Kruger, with a nice display of jar- dinieres and plant boxes, being the only one in the place at the opening. Taking it as a whole, it is the best exhibit made by the society in a de- cade and gives great promise for the future. The awards are as follows : CHEySANTHEMUM PLANTS. Display of four plants, Japanese, four varieties — Mrs. F. C. Penfield (John McCleary, gardener), first; C. B. Newbold ' Samuel Batchelor, gardener), second. Display of three plants, three varie- ties, pink— Mrs. P. C. Penfield, first; C. B. Newbold, second. Three plants, three varieties, intro- duced in 1911— Mrs. F. C. Penfield, first; Mrs. Joseph F. Sinnott (David Ingram, gardener J, second. Specimen plants, in not over four- teen-inch pot— Mrs. George H. McFad- den (David Aiken, gardener), first; Mrs. Joseph F. Sinnott, second. Specimen plant, in not over fourteen- inch pot— Mrs. F. C. Penfield, first; Mrs. George H. McFadden, second. Best six plants, of any one variety, in not over six-inch pot — Mrs. F. C. Penfield. first; John TV. Pepper (Wil- liam Robertson, gardener), second. Eight plants, four each of the fol- lowing colors: White, Yellow; in not over six-inch pots, one bloom to a plant — P. A. B. Widener (Wm. Kleinheinz, gardener), first; Mrs. F. C. Penfield, second. Six plants, yellow, in not over six- inch pot— Mrs. R. B. Ellison (Axel Lindroth, gardener), first; Mrs. Chas. Wheeler (William Fowler, gardener), second. Six plants, any color, in not over six- inch pots — Mrs. R. B. Ellison, first; Mrs. Chas. Wheeler, second. Six plants of Old Gold, six-inch pots, single stems— Mrs. R. B. Ellison, first; Mrs. Charles Wheeler, second. Best six plants, Mrs. Wm. Duck- ham— Mrs. R. B. Ellison, first; Mrs. Charles Wheeler, second. Vase of six blooms, Mrs. Frank Thomson— P. A. B. Widener, first; J. W. Pepper, second. Four vases, five blooms each, one vase white, one pink, one yellow, one any other color, distinct varieties — John Wanamaker (John H. Dodds, gardener), first; P. A. B. Widener, second. Vase of twenty-five blooms — P. A. B. Widener. first; J. W. Pepper, second. Best fifty blooms— Mrs. F. C. Pen- field, first; J. W. Pepper, second. Chrysanthemum Lynnwood Hall, best vase of twelve blooms— Countess Santa Eulalia (Thomas Gaynor, gardener), first; P. A. B. Widener, second. Twelve blooms — J. W. Pepper, first; John Wanamaker, second. Six vases, six distinct varieties, five blooms each — John Wanamaker, first; P. A. B. Widener, .second. Best cut flower display of hardy chrysanthemums — J. W. Pepper, first; C. B. Newbold. second. Vase of six blooms, of variety T. D. M. Cardeza — J. W. Geary (James Bell, gardener), first; P. A. B. Widener, sec- ond. Best vase of five blooms of Beatrice May— R. B. Ellison, first; Thomas J. Holland, second. Best vase of five blooms of Colonel D. Appleton — Mrs. Henry G. Stetson (Joseph Pratt, gardener), first; Mrs. Joseph F. Sinnott, second. Best vase of five blooms of O. H. Broomhead — Thomas Holland, first; Mrs. R. B. Ellison, second. Best vase of five blooms — Mrs. R. B. Ellison, first; C. H. Clark (James Slowey, gardener), second. Best vase of five blooms— C. H. Clark, first; Mrs. Henry G. Stetson, second. Best vase of five blooms — Mrs. R. B. Ellison, first; Thomas J. Holland, sec- ond. Best vase of five blooms — Mrs. Henry G. Stetson, first; Thos. J. Holland, sec- ond. Best six blooms of variety Mrs. Jos. F. Sinnott— Mrs. George H. McFadden, first; Mrs. R. B. Ellison, second. Chicago Novelty Show. The exhibition of novelties at the Chicago Florists' Club meeting Novem- ber '1 was large and interesting, the invitation extended by the club to the many growers of novelties being re- sponded to by firms haying meritorious varieties from far and near. While the chrysanthemums were displayed in large numbers yet the new roses were the center of attraction. The E. G. Hill Co., of Richmond. Ind., showed a very beautiful vase of Sunburst. This rose is golden yellow in color, deep enough to show the yellow tints under artificial light, a quality that has been lacking in yellow roses. The stems are long and strong and the bud is long and pointed, making a very pleasing combination. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., displayed a vase each of Double White Killarney NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM CHRISTY MATHEWSON. Grown by Elmer D. Smith & Co,. Adrian, Mich. rp//. The American Florist 837 CHRYSANTHEMUM NAOMAH AT ELMER D. SMITH & CO. '3 ADRIAN, MICH. and Killarney Queen, the former a full double sport of White Killarney and the latter a dark pink sport of Killar- ney, both valuable additions for the rose growers. The committee awarded 90 points to Sunburst, 87 points to Double White Killarney and 88 points to Killarney Queen. H. Roth, Lafay- ette, Ind., showed a vase of Seedling No. 5, a very dark crimson, fully double, which the committee awarded special mention. This rose looked par- ticularly promising. The chrysanthemum exhibits were large and varied, from pompons to im- mense flowers. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich., made a large display comprising some twenty varieties which were of great merit. Nontero, light pink, Chrysolora, yellow. Aesthetic, a beautiful light lemon yellow, and Pink Gem, which had already received cer- tificates. Those that were scored by the committee were Christy Mathew- son, large white, 90 points: Smith's Sensation, a daybreak pink, 87 points; White Perfection, an incurved white, SS points; Clea, a light pink single. 85 points. A vase of unnamed seedlings, many of which were very promising, was highly recommended. The E. G. Hill Co. showed August Dassy. a beautiful orange yellow of Japanese forin, scored 92 points commercial scale and 87 points exhibition scale; Hirondelle, a dark pink Japanese incurved, scored 91 points commercial scale and Petite Yvonne, a reflexed white, scored 81 points. Hartje & Elder, Indianapolis, Ind., exhibited a very beautiful pom- pon soft pink in color that scored 93 points. Vaughan's Seed Store exhibited a vase of new varieties in the large blooms which contained well grown specimens and two vases of seedling pompons and anemones that con- tained many varieties of great merit, particularly noticeable was an im- proved Garza, a beautiful large flower of the well known variety. The Chicago Carnation Co. exhibited three seedling carnations all in the red class. No. 186 scored 86 points, No. 49. 87 points and No. 150, 88 points. Well grown White Wonder and Pink Delight were also shown by this firm. An exhibit which attracted much at- tention was a beautiful hybrid cattleya shown by Charles Bond, Naperville, a cross of C. intermedia and C. Trianip. a most beautiful flower of large size. Ihe plant has bloomed three times in 18 months. The committee awarded a certificate to this plant, of which E. O. Orpet, Lake Forest, is the originator. American lastltute of New York. The annual chrysanthemum show of the American Institute of the City of New York was held at 19-21 West Forty-fourth street November 1-3. Following are the awards : Twenty-five blooms, one variety, long stems — Howard Gould (Wm. Vert, gardener), first. Twenty- five blooms, one variety — Mrs. John E. Parsons (Robt. Spier, gardener), first. Thirty blooms, thirty varieties, one bloom each, 10-inch stem — Wm. Rocke- feller (Geo. Middleton. gardener), first; Howard Gould, second. Twenty blooms. 20 varieties, one bloom each, 10-inch stem — Wm. Rocke- feller, first; Mrs. John E. Parsons, sec- ond. Ten varieties, one bloom each, 10- inch stem — Wm. Rockefeller, first; Miss G. Iselin (Ewen Mackenzie, gardener), second. Ten blooms, white — Howard Gould, first. Ten blooms, pink — Howard Gould, first. Ten blooms, yellow— John F. Pratt (John Everett, gardener), first; M. C. D. Borden (Wm. Turner, gardener), second. Ten blooms, crimson — M. C. D. Bor- den, first; Howard Gould, second. Ten blooms, bronze — John T. Pratt, first. Ten blooms, artificial supports al- lowed—Howard Gould, first; John S. Lyle (J. G. P. Kennedy, gardener), second. Six blooms, white — Miss C. A. Bliss (John T. Burns, gardener), first; How- ard Gould, second. Six blooms, pink — Howard Gould, first; E. D. Adams (Geo. H. Hale, gar- dener), second. Six blooms, yellow— M. C. D. Borden, first; Miss C. A. Bliss, second. Six blooms, crimson — M. C. D. Bor- den, first; Howard Gould, second. Six blooms, bronze — M. C. D. Borden, first; E. H. Wells (Alec Robertson, gardener), second. Six blooms. Japanese incurved, white— E. H. Wells, first; M. C. D. Borden, second. Six blooms, Japanese incurved, yel- low—M. C. D. Borden, first; E. D. Ad- ams, second. 838 The American Florist. Nov. II, Six blooms, Japanese incurved, pinlt —Howard Gould, first; B. D. Adams, second. Sir blooms, Japanese incurved, crim- son—John Lyle, first; E. D. Adams, second. Six blooms, Japanese incurved, bronze — E. H. Wells, first; M. C. D. Borden, second. Six blooms, Japanese reflexed, white —Howard Gould, first; E. D. Adams, second. Six blooms, Japanese reflexed, yellow — E. H. Wells, first; M. C. D. Borden, second. Six blooms, Japanese reflexed, pink — A. L. Erlanger, first; Howard Gould, second. Six blooms, Japanese reflexed, crim- son— Howard Gould, first; E. D. Ad- ams, second. Six blooms, Japanese reflexed, bronze — A. L. Erlanger (Adam -Alexander, gardener), first. Six blooms anemone, white — Fritz Achielis (W. Dowlan, gardener), first; E. D. Adams, second. Six blooms anemone, yellow — Fritz Achielis, first; E. D. Adams, second. Six blooms anemone, pink — John Lyle, first; Fritz Achielis, second. Six blooms anemone, crimson — Fritz Achielis, first; E. D. Adams, second. Six blooms anemone, bronze — Fritz Achielis, first; John Lyle, second. Six blooms, new white — C. H. Totty, first. Six blooms, new yellow — R. Morti- mer (C. D. Schaeffer, gardener), first. Six blooms, new pink— A. C. Van Gaasbeck (John Dervan, gardener), first. Six blooms, any other color — Chas. H. Totty, first. Vase of anemones — E. I). Adams, first; John Lyle, second. Vase of hairy and plume varieties- Fritz Achielis, first; E. D. Adams, sec- ond. Vase of singles— E. D. Adams, first; W. W. Heroy (A. Wynn, gardener), second. Best collection of 20 vases, hardy varieties— C. Mallory (W. J. Sealy, gardener), first; C. H. Rice, second. Best collection of pompon, 100 vases — W. J. Sealy, first; C. H. Rice, second. PLANTS. Specimen plant, white— Mrs. J. Cros- by Brown (Peter Duff, gardener), first. Specimen plant, pink— Mrs. J. Crosby Brown, first. Specimen plant, yellow— Mrs. J. Crosby Brown, first. Specimen standard plant, white, not less than 24-inch stem — Mrs. J. Crosbv Brown, first; F. V. Burton (Wm. Cordes, gardener), second. Specimen standard pink— F. V. Bur- ton, first; Chas. Hathaway (Max Schneider, gardener), second. Specimen standard yellow— Mrs. J. Crosby Brown, first; F. V. Burton, sec- ond. Twelve plants in variety grown to single stem in 6-inch pots — F. V. Bur- ton, first. Six plants of one variety grown to single stem and in G-inch pots— Sam- uel Untermyer, first. Best group of flowering and foliage plants covering a space of 80 square feet, variety and effectiveness to be considered — Samuel Untermyer, first. Collection of orchids— Lager & Hur- rell, first. Specimen palm— Mrs. J. Hood Wright (Chas. Webber, gardener), first. Specimen fern— Mrs. J. Hood Wright, first. Twelve American Beauty roses— L. .\. Noe, first. Twenty-five pink roses— L. A. Noe, first. Twenty-five white roses— L. A. Noe, first. Twenty-five yellow roses — C. H. Tot- ty, first. Twentv-five any other color roses — C. H. Totty, first. CAKNATIONS, CUT BLOOMS. Three varieties, 25 blooms each — Wm. Rockefeller, first; Miss Bliss, sec- ond. Best vase one variety, 25 blooms — J. D. Cockcroft, first; John T. Burns, second. Best 100 double violets — Max Schnei- der, first; Samuel Untermyer, second. Julius Roehrs Co. had a splendid group of orchid plants. Chas. H. Totty had a most magnifi- cent display of the rose Radiance, with stems nearly six feet long. This exhibit caused much favorable com- ment. J. D. Cockcroft won the prize for the best 25 blooms of carnations, any va- riety, with his new seedling. No. 310. The judges were John MacMichael, Eugene Dailledouze, Peter Duff and A. Herrington. Tart7town Horticultural Society. The thirteentli annual fall exhibition of the Tarrytown Horticultural Society opened in Music Hall. Tarrytown, N. Y.. Tuesday, October 31, and continued for three days. The exhibition was finer in every respect than those previ- ously held. The addition of the tables of orchids and the particularly fine group of palms, foliage and flowering plants exhibited by S. P. Shotter, Lenox, Mass., contributed greatly to the beaut.v of the exhibits. There was good competition throughout in all the classes. Music Hall was a bower of bloom and beauty from end to end. A fine grade of blooms graced the ta- bles with unusual perfectness. The prizes awarded were as follow's : F. R. Pierson's prize, silver cup to the exhibitor receiving the largest number of prizes — Frederick Potter (Wm. C. Roberts, gardener). J. D. Ai'chbold's prize, best 12 blooms of chrysanthemums, distinct varieties — Joseph Eastman ( Robt. Angus, gard- ener), first; Wm. Rockefeller (Geo. Middleton, gardener), second. Ferd. Hermann's prize, best 20 blooms of chrysanthemums, distinct varieties— S. P. Shotter (Allen J. Jen- kins, Supt.), first; Joseph Eastman, second; Wm. Rockefeller, third. Pierson U-Bar Co.'s prize, best ar- ranged table of decorative plants — Jos- eph Eastman, first; S. P. Shotter, sec- ond. C. P. Johnson's prize, best collection single chrysanthemums — Henry Siegel (Thos. Aitchison, gardener), first; H. Darlington (P. W. Popp, gardener), second. David MacFarlane's prize, best three blooms chrysanthemums, one each white, pink and yellow — S. P. Shotter, first; A. Lewisohn (John Canning, gardener), second. Addison Johnson's prize, best ar- ranged vase of IS blooms chrysan- themums— Col. Robt. C. Clowry (E. Trethewey. gardener). first; Miss Blanche Potter (George Wittlinger, gardener), second. Miss Blanche Potter's prize, best ex- hibit for keeping qualities — Joseph Eastman, first; Wm. Rockefeller, sec- ond; Robert C. Clowry. third. Mrs. J. B. Trevor's prize, silver cup. best 12 blooms chrysanthemums, one variety — S. P. Shotter, first; Frederick K. Potter, second. TABLE DECORATIONS AT TARRYTOWN FLOWER SHOW, NOVEMBER 2, 1911 F. R. Pierson Co. exhibited a fine lot of roses, palms, ferns, etc.. for which they were awarded a certificate of merit. A certificate of merit was also awarded Scott Bros, for a table of pompon and large-flowering chrysan- themums; also to H. Darlington for an exhibit of dahlias. The judges for the three days were as follows : First day— Alex. Thomp- son. Mt. Kisco, N. Y.; John H. Everitt, Glen Cove, and John McQueen, Glen Cove, N. Y. Second day — Henry Cliff, Locust Valley; David Graham, Chap- paqua, N. Y., and J. T. Burns, New Canaan, Conn. For the table decora- tion, Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish, Mrs. M. F. Campbell, and Mrs. E. Barbour. Third day — John Elliott, Nathan Brewer and Francis Gibson. Mrs. William Church Osborn's prize, best 30 blooms chrysanthemums, six varieties — Wm. Rockefeller. Wm. Rockefeller's prize, silver cup, best 18 blooms chrysanthemums, six varieties — A. Lewisohn, first; S. P. Shotter, second. Charles Mallory 's prize, best 24 blooms chrysanthemums, four varie- ties— A. Lewisohn, first; S. P. Shotter, second. Peter Henderson & Co.'s prize, best collection of six different vegetables — Richard Delafield (Wm. Brock, gard- ener), first; Mrs. M- E. Sand (Thos. A. Lee, gardener), second. Burnett Bros.' prize, best collection » 12 different vegetables, grown out- doors— E. L. Coster (Edward Kane, gardener), first. i<^ll. The American Florist. 839 W. A. Read's prize, silver cup, best arranged group of palms, flowering and foliage plants — S. P. Shelter, first; Joseph Eastman, second. , Charles Vanderbilt's prize, largest chrysanthemum bloom — S. P. Shotter, first. H. Darlington's prize, best box of vegetables — Richard Delafield, first; Miss Blanche Potter, second. Wm. F. McCord's prize, best three plants Begonia Gloire de Lorraine — E. Berolzheimer (Wm. Jamieson, gardener), tir.st; A. Lewisohn, second. Col. Robt. C. dowry's prize, most ef- fectively arranged display of orchids — S. P. Shotter, first; E. Berolzheimer, second. Elmer D. Smith & Co.'s prize, six blooms Chrysanthemum Tarrytow'n — E. Berolzheimer, first; Wm. Rockefel- ler, second. Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish's prize, silver cup, best arranged floral decoration for dinner table — James Speyer (John Heermann, gardener), first; A. Lewi- sohn, second; E. Berolzheimer, third. An Honorary Member's prize, best 12 White Killarney roses — Frederick Pot- ter, first; Richard Delafield, second. A Friend's prize, best 12 Double Pink Killarney roses — Richard Delafield, first; Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish (Wm. Mac- Bean, gardener), second. A. Lewisohn's prize, silver cup, best 18 American Beauty roses — Samuel Un- termyer (Harry Turner, superintend- ent). Mrs. J. A. Stillman's prize, best 12 blooms Richmond roses — Richard Dela- field, first; Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish, sec- ond. Mrs. Isaac N. Seligman's prize, best basket of cut flowers — Richard Dela- field, first; Henry Siegel, second. Felix M. Warburg's prize, best cen- terpiece for table — Frederick G. Leroy (Chas. Deutschman, gardener), first; H. Darlington, second. Lord & Burnham Co.'s prize, best IS roses, three varieties — Richard Dela- field. first; J. J. Riker (Thos. W. Stobo, gardener), second. Richard Langle's prize, best 12 blooms Killarney roses — Richard Dela- field, first; Frederick Potter, second. Mrs. Henry Fairfield Osborn's prize, best 12 blooms roses, one variety — Frederick Potter, first; Richard Dela- field, second. H. Darlington's prize, best 12 blooms carnations, one variety — Wm. Rocke- feller, first; J. J. Riker. second. Kennedy c& Hunter's prize, best 36 blooms carnations, six varieties — Wm. Rockefeller, first. A. T. Boddington's prize — Mrs. M. E. Sand, first; Col. Robt. C. Clowry, sec- ond; Ferd. Hermann, third. H. H. Cannon's prize — Mrs. M. E. Sand, first; James Spej'er, second. Vaughan's Seed Store's prize — Miss Blanche Potter, first. PLANTS IN POTS. Best six plants suitable for table decoration — Joseph Eastman, first; A. Lewisohn, second. Best six ferns for table decoration — Theodore Trevillian, first; Claude Wil- son, second. Best specimen fern — A. Lewisohn, first. Best Begonia Gloire de Lorraine plant — Emil Berolzheimer, first; Hugh Hill (Robt. Grier, gardener), second. CUT FLOWERS. Best six blooms white chrysanthe- mums— Frederick Potter, first; S. P. Shotter, second. Best six blooms yellow chrysanthe- mums— S. P. Shotter, first; Frederick Potter, second. Best six blooms pink chrysanthe- mums— Frederick Potter, first; Wm. Rockefeller, second. Best six blooms red chrysanthemums — Wm. Rockefeller, first; Frederick Potter, second. Best fiO double blue violets — F. G. LeRoy. first. Best 5I> single blue violets — Robt. C. Clowry, first; Ferd. Hermann, seccjnd. Best 100 double blue violets— Rich- ard Langle, first. Best 1' nf C. (i. E. R.nhni. Lake Geneva. Wis. , November 18, 8 p. m.^ Lake Geneva Gardenm-s" and ForiMneu's Asso- ciation. News buildinj:. New Orleans, La., November 12, 2 p. m. — Gardeners' Mutual Priftective Association, llS Excbango alloy. New Orleans, La,, November 16, 8 p. m. — ■ New Orleans Horticultural Society, Kolbs" -hall, 127 St. Charles avenue. Newport, R. I.. November 15. — Newport Hor- ticultnral Society. New York. November 13, 7:30 p. m.— New York Florists' Club, Grand Opera House build- ing. Pasadena, Calif. , November 17, 8 p. m. — Pasadena Gardpuers' Association. Board of Trade rooms. West Colorado street. Rochester. N. Y.. November 13, 8 p. m. — Rochester Florists' Association. 07 Main street, east. Scranton, Pa.. November 17. 7:30 p. m.— Sci-nntnn Florists' CUdi. Guernsey buililing. Springfield, 0., November 13.^ — Sprinsfield Flo- rists' Club, office oC the Good & Reese Co. Wants, For Sale, Etc One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See ReadyReference- Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Sitaation Wanted— By a gardener, 24 years old 7 years' experience; sober. Private place pre- ferred'. Key 515. care American Florist Situation Wanted— Florist. German, all arouod man wishes position: good references; Chicago preferred. Key 492. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Young mao wants place as fireman; 17 years experience; good Chfcago references. Address Key 504. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By young lady florist; firet- class saleslady; good designer: capable of taking charge: city references. Key .S19. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By young lady; position in florist store; first class saleslady and designer; best references: city preferred. Key 513. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By traveling salesman; 15 years' experience: well acquainted with plants, seeds and florists' supplies; a hu&tler; can speak German. Key 494. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As clerk in retail or whole- sale business; fifteen years experience: am well posted in alt branches of the business can furnish first-class references. Address Key 503. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— An Al carnation and chry- santhemum grower wishes to secure a situation with a reliable firm: can furnish the best of refer- ences: for further particulars. Address Key 506. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By storeman. An expert designer and first class salesman, capable of tak- ing charge, is desirous of securing a situation in or near Chicago; first-class references. Address Key 510. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By German gardener. 25 rears ol age. having had practical and theoretical experience in greenhouses and gardens, also general farming and vecetabtes. Address Frederick Gerken. 515 W. 145tb St.. New York city. Situation Wanted— By first class florist and plantsman; American, married, stri&tly sober and reliable: 22 years' experience; Al grower and propagator, also good designer; eastern states preferred. Address Key 512, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Oo a private place near large town or city by ao experienced gardener, (from England), capable of laying out groutKl. and doing all work in planting, growing end ca.i of gardens: 6 years last situation: age 34. marrip ^ R. Armsden. Walker. New York Situation Wanted— By a Scotch gardener and florist; life's practical experience: well up in landscape work, greenhouses, vegetable garden, making up a new place or running a prifate estate; first class reference in this country and Britain. Key 5lt.. care American Florist. Situation Wanted-In New England States or Wastern States, Car fare repaid. Experienced German gardner 45 years old. Grower of bench cut flowers, pot aed bedding plants. Familiar with many special cultures. Propagator and nurseryman, forcer of all kinds of bulb stock. Want work as foreman or other independent sit- uation on a place of 30,000 to SO.tOO feet of glass. Address Key 509. care American Florist. Help Wanted- Gocd all arcucd greenhouse man wanted; one nrt afraid to work; stale wages in first letter. Fd\vari> Tatro. Salina. Kans. H:lp Wanted— English speaking gardener: must be single man; private work; vegetable gar- denand greenhouse; give references. Address Ki-y 514. care American Florist. Help Wanted— Capable manager for retail florist and landscape business. Only men of ex- perience Deed apply. Address FiNO, 41 Washington St.. Providence. R. I. Help Wanted— First class foreman, who is can- able of taking charge of a large fl-rist plant, and can produce No. 1. stock: noihing but a first- class man need apply. Miller & Sons. Lauder Ave,. Toronto. Caaada. Help Wanted— At once, good grower for retail place; experienced in roses, carnations, 'mums, potted and bedding plants; don't write unless you can produce eoods. L. D, Singer. Frankfort. Ky. Help Wanted— Working foreman; retail place; 20 000 feet; roses, carnations and general stock: must be strictly sober, reliable acd competent to take charge; give reference acd state wages wanted. Smith & Gannett. Geneva. N. Y. Help Wanted— Good all-round greenhouse man strictly sober; must be good propagator and grower of carnations: steady position for right man; married man preferred. Calvary Cemetery Greenhouse, 606Oakton St., Evanston.Ill. For Sale— No. 246 Sectional second hand hot water boiler for sale cheap; Inquire of J. A. Brown, Florist. Howell. Mich. For Sale— Great Falls Floral Co.'s greenhouses andstock. Splendid opening for a hustler with small capital. B. Kappel Great Falls. Montana. For Sale— or lease with privilege of buying, greenhouse plant of five houses with one acre of land; located four miles from Hartford and New Britain: population 170,000; write at once for par- ticulars. Wallace B. Goodwin & Co., Elmwood. Conn. For Sale or Rent— An old established retail florist store in Chicago, located on Wrightwood, Sheffield and Lincoln Aves. Greenhouse in conneodon. For further pwticulars call on or write J. T. Helbok. 941 Wrightwood Ave., Chicago. 111. Wanted-;-To buy small florist store in Chicago. State particulars and price: reasonable; south side preferred. Key 518. care American Florist. For Sale— 10 greenhouses, about 18. GOO feet of glass, all new. mostly modern improved business established for 20 yeare; an 8 room house, barn, 10 acres of land in connection in the town of Rocton on the outskirts of Beloit Wis., about three miles from the postcffice of Beloit; the only wholesale vegetable plant grower for Beloit mar- ket also a shipping trade of 23surrounding towns: only one greenhouse in Beloit besides ours: pop- ulalion of the town is 18.000: the cause for selling is poor health. J. H. Farnsworth. Rockton. III. WANTED. Two rose growers; good wages to the right parties; apply at BASSETT & WASHBURN, Hinsdale, III. For Sale Retail flower store, in a thrivintr commuDily ID western Pennsylvania: store doing a good business and maicing money: best of reasons for selling; full particulars can be bad by addressing Key 507. care American Florist. Sforeman and Designer. A floral designer of ability and a store- man who has handled high class cus- tomers desires a position in an up-to-date establishment catering to the best trade; can furnish references as to character and abilit}-. Address Key 511, care American Florist. January 1st. working foreman for a new plant of 20,00() square leet of glass located near Chicago. Must be a gocd carnation grower and be able to force bulbous stock and grow a general line of bedding plants. Married man preferred. Must be temperate. Good opening for right party. Apply with references to A HENDERSON k CO., 30 E. Randolph Si. Chicago Retail Store For Sale in Pittsburgh, Pa. Good loca- tion. Splendid opportunity for first- class man. For further information address Key 517, care of American Florist. A HOLLY WREATH Red and Green. FOR HOLIDAY CIRCULARS AND ADVERTISING. Plates for printing this fine Holly Wreath in two colors — green leaves snd red berries and ribbon— $3.00 per 5et of 2 plates. Larger size, 334x4 inches, .$5 CO per set of - plates. Plate shown here for one color, UBO. The large size, one c3lor, $2.70 Casti with order. AmcricanFlorist Co. 440 S. Dearborn t., CHICAGO. 850 The American Florist. Nov. II. Traendly b Schenck Wholesale Florists 131 and 133 West 28th St , NEW YORK. Phones: 798-799 Madison Square. R6C0Qniz6d as Headquarters lor orcnid Blooms Having a large supply at all times of magnificent Cattleyas, Oncidiums, Phahtnopsis, Dendrobiums,L;¥lias, and all other Orchids in season. Carnations and Roses of unsurpassed quality. Including Radiance, Prince de Bulgarie and Mrs. Aaron Ward Everything in Seasonable CUT FLOWERS of Exceptional Fine Quality. BASKETS We have just received several very large ship- ments of baskets from our factories at Ebersdorf and Weidhausen, Germany, and we are NOW READY to book your order for your Fall and Christmas supply. The fact that We Manufacture Our Own Baskets allows us to do away with the middleman's profit and sell at a very moderate cost. If you are interested, mention this paper and we will be pleased to mail you a free descriptive catalog and price list. When buying, kindly mail cash with order. THE RAEDLEIN BASKET CO. 713 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. tgti. The American Florist. 851 Here's Where You Can Get THE BEST CHRYSANTHEMUMS The Pick of the Largest Crop in the West Extra Choice White, Yellow and Pink Blooms of the very best quality. Bound to please. Also a Large Supply of Fancy Pompons BEAUTIES Richmonds and Killarneys Are also in good crop and of the same quality as the Chrysanthemums. The stems are good, the substance is fine, and the blooms of the finest possible colors and of unsurpassed quahty. CURRENT PRICE LIST — Subject to change without notice. BEAUTIES Perdoz Butra Select $3 00 36-iiich stem 2 50 80-incli stem 2 00 24-ij»ch stem •. 1 60 aO-inch stem 1 26 IB-lach stem 1 00 12-lnch stem 76 Carnations, fancy 2 50 medium 2 00 short 1 00 to 1 50 Easter Lilies, medium 10 00 " long 12 00 Klllarney \ SELECT White Klllarney I $6 00 per 100 Mrs. Jardlne f MEDIUM Richmond / $3 to $4 per lOO Maryland \ SHORT Uncle John / $2,00 per lOO Chrysanthemums perdoz., 1 50 to 2 50 Pompons 6Cc to tl 00 per bunch Valley per 100, 3 00 to 4 00 Ferns per 1000, 1 50 S|»«ngeri and Asparagus Sprays, per bnnch, 60c All Gre«n Goods at market rates. la UO All ure«n uooas at marK ROSES, our selection, $3. GO per 100 WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHIOAOO. 852 The American Florist. Nov. h YOU WILL FIND Choice Cut Flowers Daily THE BEST OF ROSES American Beauties, Killarneys, Richmonds, Lady Hillingdon, Rose Queen, Radiance, Bon Silene and Safrano. The Richest Violets, Fine Chrysanthemums, Carnations, and all other varieties, AT H. E. FROMENT'S Phones; 1^00 ^,,,^„ square. ^^ Wost 28th St., NEW YORK Growers having good stock to market, let me hear from you. Good and prompt returns and remittances. Bouquet Green, XXX Holly Laurel Wreathing, Holly and Evergreen Wreaths, Mistletoe, Needle Pines, Wreathing, Immortelles and Xmas Bells. We are Headquarters— Write or wire us for prices when ready to buy. Prices quoted are for prompt acceptance, and customers will please ask for net prices just when ready to buy, as values FLUCTUATE almost daily. We keep in close touch with the market and supply at right prices. Write for ^'Special Christmas List." VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO: 31-33 W. Randolph St. NEW YORK: 25 Barclay St. J9 II. The American Florist. 853 PETER REINBERG 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO LARGEST GROWER IN THE WORLD Will Take Care of all Your Orders SEND THEM ALONG Current Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per daz. Extra Fancy Beauties $4 00 36 inch stems 3 00 30 inch stems 2 50 24 inch stems 2 00 20 inch stems 1 60 16 inch stems 1 00 12 inch stems 75 Short stems 50 Richmond ] „ Per 100 Klllarney Extra select... $8 00 White Kiuerney;;;;;;"!;;;;! \ select e oo My Maryland Medium |3 00 to 5 00 Mrs. Field '.'.'.".'.'.'.'.'."!.'.'"! ' „ . , ^ ) Extra s elect 8 00 Uncle John ( select 6 00 Bride \ Medium $8 00 to 6 00 „ ,„ ) Extra select... 8 00 S"nr»« Select 6 00 ""* ) Medium 8 00 to 5 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward i Medium 6 00 Melody /Short 4 00 ROSES, oni selection 3 00 Chrysanthemums per doz., $1 50 to $3 00 HarnsH Per doz., $1 26 to $1 60 Carnations per 100, 2 00 to 3 00 Valley per 100; 8 00 to 4 00 Adlantum 1 00 Asparagus, per bunch...., 50 Ferns, per 1000 1 60 View Showing a Part of Our Range, L'.UOU.OOO Feet of Class. 854 The American Florist. Nov. II, ' 1887 J. K. ALLEN 1911 Commission Dealer in Cut Flowers 106 W. 28th St., New York Telephones 167 and 4468 Madison Square Open Dally at 6 a. m. GROWERS We can handle to good advantage a larger supply of Valley, Roses, Carnations and Orchids. B U Y E R S O^r shipping business is constantly increasing, and you may depend any orders placed with us will be filled with the best stock in the market and carefully packed. Send us a Trial Order and be convinced. Write, Telegraph or Telephone ! ^mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm^mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Saves Your Printed Matter and Postage. v(AlAl/*vl/vt/\t/yl/\lAl/ V(/Vt/\lAt/Vl/VtAl/VtAt/\l/ \(/\(AtAtAlAl/ylAl/\l/\(/ VlAlAt/VlAl/VlAlAlAlAt/ mHE American Florist Company's Directory saves many times its price to every one who catalogues or circular- ■ izes even a small part of the trade. Fully revised to •• date of publication, it puts the mail only to live names, avoiding waste of postage and printed matter, time and labor. Contains 590 pages, lists of Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada by states and towns, also alphabetically; firms that issue catalogues, foreign merchants, horticultural societies and much other up-to-date information which makes it a reference book of daily utility wherever a wholesale trade is done. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 440 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. Seat postpaid at $3.00 a copy by the publishers. wmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm jgii. The American Florist. 855 HIGH GRADE CUT FLOWERS ROSES A large supply of the leading varieties. Killarneys especially are arriving in exceptionally line condition with good color and foliage and on stems that measure 30 to 36 inches in length. We can supply these, which we call Specials and quote under Grade A, from now on as we are receiving very large quantities. American Beauties are also arriving in the best of condition and in such large quantities that we can fill all orders. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Extra fancy large sized blooms of White and Yellow Eaton, Major Bonnaffon and other choice varieties in' white and pink. POMPONS We have them in large quantities and varieties, very fine white and yellow Baby Buttons, Dorsey, Klondyke and numerous other single and double varieties. Special Notice. Wild Smilax. Small and large cases $3.50 and $5.00 Boxwood. No heavy wood, all usable, per bunch, 26c; per case 60 pounds, $7.60. Mexican Ivy. Per hundred, (SOc; per thousand, $5.00. Galax, per thousand, $1..=>0 Leucothoe Leaves, Per hundred, $1.00; per thousand, $7.60. Common Fancy Ferns. Specially selected heavy ferns, per thousand, $1,50; case lots, $1.26 per M. Smilax, Spren^eri, Plumosus We want to call your attention espe- cially to the above line of goods, which can always be had on short notice, and of the very best quality. Special Price List. Kach letter denotes a grade: A, being best; B, next; C, next; etc. Below each grade is quoted the prtce. Whenbujing order according to list. Grade A % .2.5 ..50 .1-3H .25 .08 .08 .08 .08 .03 .OS .10 .50 .16 .03 .03 1.00 2 01) .75 B % .20 .:k c % .16 D $ .12 £ $ .10 F % .08 G i .06 H t .04 .20 .07 .07 .07 .07 .02 .O--' .08 .40 .12^ .02 .02 .75 1.50 .60 .16 .06 .06 .03 .06 .OIH .01 H ■ ViVi .05 .05 .05 .05 .10 .04 .04 .04 .04 .08 .03 .03 .03 .03 .06 .02 .02 .02 .02 .04 .... .10 '.'so" .50 Chrysanthemoms. Yellow and White Pomponn, White. Vellow, I'ilik and liroiize Per Bunch Callas American Beaatles KilUameys WWte Killarneys Rlchmonds My Maryland Carnalions Valley EBStcr Lilies Orchids, cattleyas Smilax Plumosus Sorays Sprengeri Sprays Adiantnms Per 100 '■ Hvbridum, extra strong. Violets, double and single Galax, $1 50 per 1000 Ferns 150 per 1000 Mexican Ivy eOcperlOO; 5.00 per lOOO Wild Smilax, guaranteed good, per case, 50 lbs $5 00 The Chicago Flower Growers' Association OTTO W. FRESE, General Manager. 176 N. Michigan Ave., CHICAGO 856 The American Florist. Nov. II, \ ¥> ¥> ¥ \riolet«» 20-iii. Adiantum V^lloy Hybridum, and O^jfja^a^tioja.?^ Southern Asparagus Everthing in Quality and Quantity and More Needed ■ Henshaw & Fenrich, Wholesale Florists, 51 West 28th Street, ''""^J^^lt!';!''' NEW YORK ft .'9 Shipping Labels for Cut Flowers Printed in two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Very attractive. vSize 6i'2x4!^^. -Price per 500, $2.85; per 1000, $4.50. Send for sample.- ELECTRO OF THIS LEAF, POSTPAID, $1.25. American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago. igir. The American Florist. 867 XMAS! XMA5! XMAS! RIBBONS FOR CHRISTMAS Holly Reds and Greens in the proper shades to match the Holly berry and leaf. They are designed for use with Holly Wreaths, Boxwood and all Xmas Decorations Many florists are using this ribbon as a box-tie on all flowers delivered during the Holidays. Pattern No. 1. Ad all red Holly shade ribbon for nrcaths. No. laches wide Price 1 m \% 2 2H 2H 3 .$0.25 . .30 . .35 . .40 . .45 . .55 . .60 Pattern No. 2. Holl? figured, treen and red. plain border, it the following widths: Per bolt No. Inches wide 10 yds. 5 1 $U.SO 9 1% 40 22 2H 60 40 3 75 Baby Ribbon. All shades, 50 yard spools. Per spool $0,35 Per dozen 4.00 Pattern No. 3. Holly pattern stamped on Christmas red background. This is the best selling pattern we otter. No. Inches wide Price 5 1 $0.30 7 m 35 9 \% 40 16 2H 50 22 24 60 40 3 75 80 4 1.00 XMAS SUPPLIES Magnolia Leaves. Large import shipment has just arrived, and we can offer you fine fresh stock in either green or bronze. Per basket $2.26 Sbaskets, at l!.00 Immortelles. All colors, fresh stock. Per bunch $ 0.:!0 Per case, (125 bunches) --'8.00 Red Ruscus. Per lb $1.00 50-lbs., at 90 Statlce. For use with Immortelles, Wreathing, Boxwood, etc. Per lb. .$0.50 Cape Flowers. Pure White Per lb $1-25 Colored Per lb $1-36 Artificial Poinsettias. Velvet, 10-inch stem with foliage. Per doz $ 1-75 Per gross 18.00 XMAS GREENS ORDER EARLY Wild Smilax. The most beautiful and effective material that can be used for decorations. Small case, 200 square feet $3.00 Medium case, 400 square feet 4.00 L/arge case, 600 square feet 5.00 Boxwood. Per case of BO-lbs $7.50 Winter Berries. A bright Holly red berry, its branches running 20 to :10 inches long. Price per case, 31 i to 4 cubic feet $:>.50 HoUy. We have had 25 years' experience in buying and packing Holly. Per case ?o.uu E>. H. HXJTSTT 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. 868 The American Florist. Nov. II. WE ARE CUTTING A LARGE QUANTITY OF EXTRA FANCY BEAITIES Roses, Carnations, Violets, Valley, Chrysanthemums, Pompons, and all other seasonable stock that our customers tell us are the Best in the Northwest Current Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. 86 to 48-inch $3 00 24 to 30-inch $2 00 to 2 60 18 to 24-inch 1 60 12to 18-inch 1 00 ROSES Per 100 Specials $8 CO to $10 00 Richmond $3 00 to $8 00 Killarney 3 00 to 8 00 White Killarney 3 00 to 8 00 Roses, our selection.. $3 00 MISCELLANEOUS Snapdragon, per bunch ....g5c toBOc Mignonette, per bunch 25c MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 Carnations, fancy $3 00 to $4 00 common 1 50 to 2 00 'Mums per doz., 76c to $3 00 Harrisii Lilies 10 00 to 12 60 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Adiantum, extra fine. Asparagus Strings each, $0 50 to $0 75 1 60 Asparagus Bunches.. ..each, Sprengerl Bunches each, Smilax per doz. , Galax, green per 1000, " bronze per 1000, Ferns per 1000, 2o to 26 to 1 60 to BO 35 2 00 1 50 1 60 1 60 Subject to change without notice. HOLTON& HUNKEL CO 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Milwaukee. MABKET VARIES. The last week ha'; been rather a bad one for the chrysanthemums as the price dropped considerably, and this no doubt had a lot to do with the rest of the stock in the market which accu- mulated for a few days in the fore part of the week, but at the latter part the majority of the surplus stock was cleaned up, which made things easier for the wholesaler. Carnations are of a fine grade and are selling well and there are plenty of greens to fill all orders. NOTES. Two silver cups have been donated as special premiums at the Flower Show, one by the A. Dietsch Co., Chi- cago, and one by Harry Balsley, De- troit. The entries are coming in well this year, hut the committee would like a few more entries in chrysanthe- mum plants. There seems to be more interest than ever. The judges will be Bmil Buettner, Park Ridge, 111.; J. E. Matthewson, Sheboygan; and Otto Speidel, Oconomowoc. An elegant pos- ter has been issued which attracts a great deal of attention. H. V. Hunkel and his committees are putting on the finishing touches to the final arrangements of the big show that will open on November 15 and close on the following Sunday evening. We have all got to do a lot of boosting and do it quick, for only a few more days remain before the much talked of event is scheduled to take place. It is going to be something fine and a credit to the management and enterprising florists of this city. C. C. Pollworth Co. is busy in the plant line, especially in Boston ferns, which are fine and selling well. They are cutting a fine lot of chrysanthemums that are coming in very heavily at present and in fact a little earlier than they expected. G. Rusch & Co. are receiving a fine lot of roses and carnations, which are selling well, and also some fine chrys- anthemums. They are hard at it tak- ing care of their new business, which is getting better every day. Holton & Hunkel Co. is cutting some fine roses, which are selling well. This concern is also cutting a large amount of. fine pompons which are finding ready sale. Currie Bros. Co. were very busy last week with many masonic funeral or- ders and they report business as good. J. M. Fox & Son are in their new quarters and are kept busy with large orders for weddings. A. Currie & Co. report satisfactory business, having had several large or- ders for decorations. Fred Kaiser expects to go deer hunt- ing shortly. Here is hoping that he will have good luck. Mueller & Schroeder have some fine snapdragon coming that will be ready for the flower show. Pittsburg. A SATISFACTOJiY WEEK. A number of big jobs helped the larger stores along, and transient trade was good among the smaller stores, so the past week has been satisfactory. Chrysanthemums are moving freely, al- though prices on quality stock do not go as high as in other years. The abundance of chrysanthemums hurts the sale of American Beauties some- what. Violets are still selling well. Lily of the valley, roses and carna- tions are not as active as might be ex- pected. Pompon chrysanthemums seem to move better than in previous sea- sons. While it is a little early yet. boxwood was a live subject, the whole- salers booking quite a number of or- ders and promising fine quality. Boss Adgate, of the McCallum Co., was suddenly taken sick and was re- moved to the Homeopathic Hospital and later taken to his home in Niles, C. where his father is a prominent florist. He is improving rapidly and is expected back at his post soon. The Phipps Conservatories' chrysan- themum show is now on, and while it seems hard to improve their previous displays, yet a visit convinces one that this is so. Superintendent Burke and Foreman Jones have much to be proud of. Mike Steiner has purchased the Mc- Rae & Jenkinson Co. store on Franks- town avenue. He has been manager for this firm here for the last two years, so will feel at home in his new position. Randolph & McClements had the Chamber of Commerce banquet at the Schenley for President Taft. Wm. Turner welcomed the opening of the hunting season by shouldering his gun for a week or two. Earl Tipton, of A. W. Smith, is back from the farm and trying to get used to the street cars again. Louis Biel has resigned his position with E. C. Ludwig and has taken up insurance work. The McKeesport Floral Co. is cut- ting a nice lot of Col. D. Appleton chrysanthemums. The McCallum Co. are receiving double Killarney roses with 30-inch stems. Miss Nellie King is back at her old place, as manager of Wm. Turner's store. W. A. Clark and T. P. Langhans spent Sunday in Cumberland. Visitor: Robt. Groves, Adams, Mass. J. igii. The American Florist. 859 Alfred H. Langjahr, Wholesale Florist 130 W. 28th Street NEW YORK Telephones, 4626 and 4627 Madison Square. We have the finest equipped store for the sale of cut Howers in this city. Especial care has been given to the matter of counter room so that flowers can be displayed to advantage. Growers of good stock, will appreciate the importance of having their flowers displayed to the buyers in the best possible manner. We have the facilities to do this. We invite growers of good stock to call and be convinced. Consignments solicited. Returns and payments made promptly each week. Lakeview Rose Gardens Operating one million five hundred thousand feet of glass; situated mid-distance between New York and Chicago. Can make morning deliveries in New York City, Philadelphia. Chicago, Boston and all the intervening cities and towns from the Lakes south to Washington, D. C. Solicit your orders for Roses, Carnations, Chrysanthe- mums, Callas, Plumosus, Sprengeri, Similax, Adiantum. High Grade Stock that Cannot Fail to Give Satisfaction. Roses Chrysanthemums Per doz. White, Yellow and Pink; the best commercial kinds $1.60, $2.00 and $3.00 Specimen Blooms 4.00 and 6.00 -Per 100- Specials Extra No. 1. No. 2. My Maryland, $8.00 $6.C0 $1.00 $2 00 White KlUarney 8.00 0.00 4.00 2.00 Pink Killarnay 8.00 (i.OO 4.00 2.00 Richmonds 8.00 (i.OO 4.00 2.00 Mrs. Jardine 8.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 Bride 8.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 Bridesmaid 8.00 ti.OO 4.00 2.00 Perle 8.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 Sunrise 8.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 $3.00 Calla Lilies Callas. Per 100 ,..$16.00 Bon Silene, per 100. Carnations Extra Red, White and Pink First Quality, Red, White and Pink. Per 100 ....$3.(10 2 00 Miscellaneous Doz. $2.00 Asparagus Plumosus, per bunch $0.50 Special Long Sprays Plumosus, per 100 3.00 " " " Sprengeri, per 100 3.00 Adisntum Croweanum, per 100 75c and 1.00 Smilax, per string, 15c. Per 100 12.60 860 The American Florist. Nov. ii> Chrysanthemums Fancy Pompons, Long Sprays Try a $5.00 Order of Our Selection These Fancy Pompons are the latest thing in Chrysanthemums, and are in big demand by the flower-buying pubUc. PRICE LIST AMERIAN BEAUTIES Per doz. Extra long $-1 00 24 to SO-in $2 60 to 3 00 18to20-in 1 BO to 2 00 12-in 1 00 8-in 75 Maryland, Killarney, White Killarney, and Perle Per loo Brtra long $ 8 00 Good medium length $5 00 to 6 00 Good short length 3 00 to 4 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward and Rhea Raid Per loo Long $8 00 to $10 00 Medium 4 00 to 6 00 CARNATIONS Per loo Good White and Pink $3 CO Extra Fancy 4 00 HARSISn LILIES per doz. 1 25 per 100, 10 00 YeUow'Mums perdoz.$ 2 00 to 4 00 White and Pink 'Mums... per doz. 1 60 to 3 00 Uly of the Valley per 100, 3 00to 4 00 Adlantum 1 00 to 160 Asparagus Sprays 2 00 to 4 00 Galax, Green per 1000 1 00 15 Bronze per 1000 150 15 rems, Eastern per 1000 2 00 Smllax per doz. a 00 We Grow All the Stock We Sell and Guarantee It to Be Strictly Fresh. BASSETT & WASHBURN Office and Sitore: 131 N.Wabash Ave., Chicaao. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, Illinois Chicago. STOCK AND DEMAND ABOUT EQUAL. With the weather which the growers of this vicinity have had to contend with for the last two months, it cer- tainly is a great credit to produce the quality of stock that is offered to the buyers day after day. Stormy and cloudy with a very small percentage of sun has been the constant weather conditions, but the stock as a rule maintains its high quality. Some of the roses are of light color, but the majority of those seen are of first- class grade. And the last week the nights have almost been of winter temperature. On two mornings the thermometer was almost down to 20°. But in comparison to last year, when the days were uniformly bright and warm, the cut is materially reduced, and the prices generally have held a little higher than last year. And not- withstanding the large amount of stock received, there has been but lit- tle waste and all of the better grades have found an early market. Chrys- anthemums are arriving in larger quantities of any size and color to suit the purchaser, from the largest exhi- bition blooms to the smallest pompon, and the demand for all grades is good. Major Bonnaffon is to be seen in great numbers. It is really wonderful what a hold this popular variety has on the trade, not only with the growers and dealers, but with the buying public, who will often select a medium size Major Bonnaffon in preference to a much larger Col. D. Appleton or other variety, when it is not a question of price but of choice in the blooms. One grower, in speaking of this, remarked that in his opinion "it was the finish which Major Bonnaffon took on even when fairly well grown." Roses are coming in a little more plentiful than they were, but they are well sold up nearly all the time. American Beau- ties are of excellent quality and are having a good demand. Killarney and "White Killarney are very good, there being some light colored stock of the former, but most of the receipts are of fine color, with good stems and foliage. Mrs. Jardine, My Maryland, Mrs. Mar- shall Field, are of fine quality and Richmond is beginning to show its winter form and is in much larger supply. Orchids and carnations are sold up about as fast as they come in, and the prices are holding well. The quality is all that could be asked, not- withstanding the dark weather. Vio- lets have improved greatly with the advent of cooler weather and are hav- ing a fair demand, but these flowers always feel the chrysanthemums more than any others, being used largely for corsages, and chrysanthemums are worn while they are on the market in their stead. Lily of the valley is in good supply and the quality is of the finest. Lilies and callas are to be had, but the demand is not heavy for eith- er. A little cosmos is to be seen, but there is no longer any call for it. Bouvardia in splendid quality is to be had and some nice bunches are dis- played in the retailers' windows. Sweet peas of very good quality have made their appearance. Greens are plentiful with good demand, the only shortage being bronze galax, of which the supply is nearly exhausted. NOTES. F. M. Smith of' Smith & Fetters, Cleveland, O., arrived from Los An- geles, Calif., on November 6 and left the following day to assist his firm to arrange two large church decorations that they have booked for this month. The Hoyt-Mader wedding on Novem- ber 22 promises to be quite an event and will be one of the most elaborate decorations that this firm were ever called upon to arrange. The parties interested were so anxious to have Mr. Smith take charge of the decorations that they agreed to pay his expenses from California and return if he would only consent to do so. Mr. Smith says he will return to his home in Los An- geles in December. ■Wietor Bros, are doing a fine busi- ness and judging from the many boxes that are shipped out one would say the shipping trade is very brisk. Large quantities of roses, carnations, chrys- anthemums and pompons are seen at the store this week. Bassett & Washburn's leaders this week are fine American Beauty roses, chrysanthemums and pompons. B. B. Washburn is showing his friends the firm's new rose, which is very pretty and supposed to be a yellow Killarney. A silver cup donated by the A. Dietsch Co. will be one of the prizes that will be awarded at the flower show that will be held in Milwaukee next week. Emil Buettner of Park Ridge has been selected to act as one of the judges at the Milwaukee flower show which will be held November 15-19, inclusive. George Bayer of Toledo, O., is ship- ping a very good grade of Major Bonnaffon chrysanthemums to Kenni- cott Bros. Co.'s store. Michael F. Dziadul is now proprie- tor of the store formerly owned by Czarnik & Co., 1514 West Chicago avenue. The Chicago Rose Co. informs us that there is no truth to the rumor that they will retire from business. The Fleischman Floral Co. had a three-column advertisement in the Tribune on November 4. Geo. Walther says everything in his neighborhood is looking lovely and that business is very good. Winterson's Seed Store is winding up a very successful bulb season. igir. The American Florist. 861 ANYTHING Seasonable EVERYTHING CUT FLOWERS Beauties - Roses - 'Mums Exiti^a^ O ood Qtjia^lity Carnations of Al quality, Red, White, Pink and Light Pink. BoUVardiaS Pink and White. Just the thing to top off your Wedding Bouquets. ValIey"""We grow our own Valley and receive fresh supply daily, hence can furnish same in quantity of excellent quality. Large Supply of Greens of all Kinds and Asparagus. Valley Harrisii Bouvardias Violets Sweet Peas J.ABUDL0NG 82-86 East Bandolph Street, CHICAGO. GUT FLOWERS WHOLES AU ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS ponu/cB nc A Specialty bnUWbn Ur Sprengeri Plumosus Smilax Adiantum Ferns The Chicago Carnation Co. is mak- ing large exhibits of their choice stocli at the various fall shows this month. Manager Pyfer says his exhibits will include Washington, Pink Delight, White Wonder, Gloriosa, May Day, Dorothy Gordon and many other va- rieties. W. S. Garland, who recently pur- chased an auto, has received such good returns from his chrysanthemums this year that he is contemplating purchas- ing another car, one of the latest models. Eddie Schultz of the K. C. Araling Co. force won a $22.00 bowling ball and case at a drawing at Bensinger's Bowling AUej-s last Wednesday, No- vember 1. Now, watch the pins go down. A. L. Vaughan of Vaughan & Sperry says that the demand for boxwood and green goods is very lively and that the cut flowers are also meeting with very ready sale. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is cutting fancy White Bonnaffon, Major Bonnaf- fon. Yellow Eaton. Timothy Eaton, W. H. Chadwick and Golden Chadwick chrysanthemums. Mrs. J. A. Mendel was operated upon at the Henrotin Memorial Hospital on November 3 and at last reports was Ooldfiislx! G^oldfisilx! Goldfish $2.00 per 100 and up You Have Been Wanting to Know Where to Buy Them. Largest dealers in GoldBsb and Aquarium SuocHes in tiip United States. Sea MoSS. jApanese Fish. Send for Catalo^'ue and our SPECIAL ASSORTMENTS. 922 W. Randolph St. CHICAGO Phone Haymarket 162. UIIIUHUVi AUBURNDALE GOLDFISH GO. improving and an early recovery was looked for. John Kurchten says that although his shipments of gardenias are much larger they are sold as soon as they reach the store. E. F. Winterson, George Asmus, Au- gust Poehlmann and P. J. Foley are taking in the flower show at St. Louis this week. E. Leslie has closed his store on West Randolph street and is now In the employ of Kyle & Foerster. Ivan Krohn of the Morris Floral Co. is still seriously ill in the Presbyterian Hospital. 862 The American Florist. Nov. II, "The Busiest House in Chicago" SELLERS OF HIGH GRADE STOCK Several customers who have recently given us trial orders have expressed them- selves as more than satisfied with the stock and treatment that they have received. The orders that they have sent to us since proves that they are still satisfied. WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE YOUR BUSINESS but realize that we stand no chance of getting it unless you give us the opportunity to demonstrate to you, through a trial order, that we can do a little better for you than the other fellow. Supposing you send us a trial order now for your next supply of Beauties, Roses, Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Pompons, Lilies, Violets, Orchids, Boxwood, Wild Smilax and Greens. ^ J. B. DEAMUD CO. i6o N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO mmmm^mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmn The George Wittbold Co. is cutting the last of their chrysanthemums this week and several of the benches used for the growing of this stock are al- ready filled with lilies, of which 15,000 will be grown for the market this year. The out-of-town demand for decora- tive stock is very good and the pack- ers are kept on the jump trying to keep up with the orders that are re- ceived. Miss K. N. Cooper is again attend- ing to her duties as manager at the Auburndale Goldfish Co.'s store after having been confined for a few days with a; severe cold. She says the de- mand for fish by florists has been very good and looks for it to continue so. Her firm is the largest wholesaler of goldfish in this country and sell several million annually. Paul M. Bryant says his firm, E. H. Hunt, has just received a large im- portation of magnolia leaves and Italian wheat, besides heavy ship- ments of baskets and other supplies for the fall trade. R. H. Starbuck, the former western representative, has changed jobs with Clifford Primer and Is now in charge of this department. Tim Matchen is supplying Peter Reinberg's customers with fine Rich- mond, Perle. American Beauty and Mrs. Aaron Ward roses. The latter are meeting with ready sale and are used by the leading florists in their high class decorative work. The John C. Moninger Co. evidently believes in paint as well as printer's ink for advertising purposes, for their large block of buildings is being cov- ered with signs this week. The larg- est sign faces Hawthorne avenue and is 200 feet long. N. Klimmer's Greenhouses at Forest Park have been granted articles of in- corporation with a capital stock of .f.").000. The incorporators are Augusta Klimmer, Frank Klimmer, Minnie Klimmer and Lillie Zender. J. A. Budlong's shipments include a fine grade of My Maryland roses, bou- vardia and lily of the valley. The American Beauties that this firm is. cutting are of the first quality with large heads. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation is showing a fine grade of Tim- othy Eaton, Yellow Eaton and Major Bonnaffon chrysanthemums, besides large quantities of Killarney roses and other seasonable stock. AVendland & Keimel, Elnihurst, have their new Foley flat-rafter range of 11 houses, ten 34.\200 feet and one 27x200 feet, well started. The channel iron gutters are in position and make a fine appearance. The Geo. Wittbold Co.'s employes had a most enjoyable time at the Hallowe'en party that was given by Fred Wittbold at his residence on Buckingham place. Several of the down-town florists were very busy the fore part of the week arranging designs for the Mandel funeral, which was held on Tuesday, November 7. A large number of the local florists are planning on attending the flower show in Milwaukee which opens on November 15 and closes the following Sunday. The Ernest Wienhoeber Co., 22 Elm street, had an exhibition of plants, ilowers and decorations at its store this week, November 8-10, for which in- vitations were issued to its customers. John Mangel will vacate his present quarters on Monroe street and Wabash avenue in the near future on account of building operations and there is talk of a lease deal with another nearby florist. H. Jepsen, formerly with the A. F. Aniling Co., is going into the retail business and will open a store in Mor- ris at 206 East Washington street. Samuel Seligman, better known as "Sprinkleproof Sam," representing Werthemier Bros, of New York, called on the trade here this week. H. E. Philpott and A. T. Pyfer are attending the flower show at St. Louis this week. Chas. Zapfe will resign his position with J. A. Budlong to go into the re- tail business on the south side. Curtis Kindler of the Raedlein Bas- ket Co. will leave this month to visit his firm's factories at Weidhausen and Ebersdorf, Germany. The shipping trade was so brisk at Zech & Mann's on November 4 that the force had to work overtime. Robert Groves of Adams, Mass., was in the city taking orders for ferns this week. Ganger & Gormley are featuring the new rose. Prince de Bulgarie, in their window displays. H. Van Gelder. of Percy Jones, is the recipient of large quantities of fancy carnations and chrysanthemums. The J. B. Deamud Co. is disposing of large quantities of white, pink and yel- low chrysanthemums of good quality. Visitors : Samuel Seligman, New York: A. Porder. Cincinnati, O. ; E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind.; Wallace R. Pier- son, Cromwell, Conn.; H. Roth, Lafay- ette, Ind. Philadelphia, Pa. — The first of a series of free lectures arranged by the Henry P. Michel Co. was given Octo- ber 22 by Maurice Puld on the "Pot- ting of Bulbs." igii. The American Florist. 863 Poehlmann Bros. Co. 32^34=36 E. Randolph St. Long Distance Phone Randolph 35 Extra Special long Roses, $10 to $12 per lOO. Current Price List. — Subject to change without notioe. CHICAGO, ILL. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per Doz. L/ong, specials $4 00 36-inch 3 00 ,SO-inch 2 50 24-inch 2 00 18-inch 1 50 Short Per 100, $6 00- $8.00 - $10.00 Per 100 KILLARNEY, Special ....$ 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short 8 00 RICHMOND, Special 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short 1 3 00 WHITE KILLARNEY, Special 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short 3 00 MY MARYLAND, Special $8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short ... 3 00 Per 100 PRINCE DE BULGARIE 4 00 to 15 00 MRS. AARON WARD 4 00 to 12 00 PERLEand MKLODY 3 00, $6 00 to 8 00 Cattleyas per doz., $4 00 to $6 00 Dendrobiums per doz., 6 00 Oncidlums s 00 CARNATIONS, Per 100 Fancy white, pink and red 4 00 First quality 3 00 Short Lawson, Winsor, White 2 00 Mums, white and yellow.per doz., $2 00, $3 00, $4 00 Small per doz., $1 00 to $1 50 Pompons, white, pink, yellow, maroon, bronze per bunch, 50c to 76c Harrlsii LiHes per doz., $1 50 10 00 Violets, single and double 75 to 100 VaUey $6 00 - $1 00 - $6 00 Plumosus Sprays, Sprengeri $2 00 - $3 00 - $1 00 Plumosus Strings, extra long. ..per string, 50c to 60c Galax, bronze per lOOO, $1 60 green per 1000, 126 Ferns per 1000, 1 50 Adlantum Croweanum 75c to loo Leucothoe 75 POEHLNANN'S FANCY VALLEY) EXTRA FINE HARRISII LILIES [ We make these a specialty. Can supply them all tite Year. Once tried you will liave no otiier High Grade Stock for Thanksgiving The large supply of Beauties, Roscs, Camations, Valley, Violets, Chrysanthe- mums, Pompons and Lilies that we are receiving are of very good quality. The roses in general are of the best grade with good heads, stem, color and foliage. Our chrysanthemums were never better and the quantity was never larger, so you can rest assured that your order will be filled in full if you place it with us. Our Goods Are Right So are our prices. But this is not all We take the same care with the smallest order as well as the largest and are prepared to fill either or both. We are filling both — and filling them right — that it why we have such a good shipping trade, and it makes no diflference where our stock goes we have no complaints. Its fine quality, the care taken in packing and shipping just at the right time, insures its safe arrival and in the best possible condition. Repeat orders prove this, and while we are anxious to secure new customers, the approval of our old ones is even more appreciated. We give personal attention to all orders. Let us get better acquainted. Begin at once ZECH & M4NN, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, L. D. Phone, Central 3284 162 N. Wabash Ave Chicago San Pb.\ncisco, Calif. — The dahlia I <"Xhibition of the California State Floral Society contained one of the most beau- tiful collections ever assembled in the city. New York. — Plans for a greenhouse to cost .$10,000 for Columbia University have been submitted. The building is to be erected on One Hundred and Six- teenth street and Amsterdam avenue. BAR Harbor, Me.— The Bar Harbor Horticultural Society will occupy the Main street store of the Mount Desert Nurseries for headquarters and club room during the winter month.s. 864 The American Plokist. Nov. II, Extra Fancy 'Mums WHITE. YELLOW. PINK. LARGE SUPPLY OF BEAUTIES Roses, Carnations, Valley. In fact, we are well fixed on everything mentioned in the price list below: AMKFICAN BKAUTIES Per doz. 36to 48-inch $3 00 to $4 CO 24to30inch 2 CO to 2 50 18to24iDCh 1 50 12tol8inch 1 00 8tol2-inch 50 ROSES Per 100 Specials $10 00to$12 00 Richmond $3 00 to $8 00 Killarney 300to 8 00 White Killarney 3 00 to 8 00 CURRENT PRICE LIST ROSES. Per 100 My Maryland 3 00 to 8 00 Brides 3 00 to 8 00 Maid 300 to 8 00 ROSES. Oar Selection $3 00 MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 Carnations, fancr 2 00 to 3 oO common 1 00 to 1 Orchids per doc. ,.$5 00 to $6 00 'Moms nerdoz.. 1 00 to 3 00 Pompons 50c to 75c per bunch. Per 100 Harrisii Liliei 10 COS Valley 3 00 lo Adiantum 75 to Asparagus Strings — each. 66c lo 75c Asparagus Bunches., .each. 25c to 50c Spreneeri Bunches . each. 25c to 35c Smilax per doz.. $1 50 to $2 00 Galax, green per 1000, 1 50 bronze per 1000. 125 Ferns per 1000. 150 Wild Smilax. (laree cases only) $5 CO Boxwood (501b. case) $7.50 Subject to chaaee without notice. 2 50 4 00 1 00 VAUGHAN & SPERRY •""ffrilsr"^ 161 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Chicago Florists' Club. The regular meeting of the Florists' Club was held at the Union Restau- rant November 2 with a very large at- tendance, many being attracted by the exhibition of novelties, full account of which will be found elsewhere in this issue. President Philpott occupied the chair and three new members were elected— Richard Schmidt, 4911 Quincy street; John Huebner, 11 West Ran- dolph street, and E. O. Orpet, Lake Forest. The following were nominated for membership: Chas. W. Erne, 30 East Randolph street; Edw. G. Gale, 108 East Delaware avenue; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y.; A. Van der Pohl, 3811 Harrison street; Chas. J. Bond, Naperville; James B. Foley, Twenty-sixth street and Western ave- nue; Isaac Cassidy, Twenty-sixth street and Western avenue; Louis Licltenger. Andrew Benson, Edw. Toe- pie, Guv French, Anthony Gable and Dick Solm, all of Morton Grove. The visitors included E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind.; Wallace R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn.; H. Roth, Lafayette, Ind.: Sam- uel Seligman, representing Werthei- mer Bros., New York. Routine busi- ness having been disposed of, the visi- tors were called upon for a few re- marks. E. G. Hill berated the retail florists roundly for their failure to exploit new roses, suggesting that they are now awakening to the demand in this direction. Referring to chrysanthe- mums, he spoke of the great popularity of the newer singles and pompons. Re- cent carnations, he claimed, show the domination of Enchantress, but pre- dicted that there were new colors to come and from the now awakened Eu- ropean growers probably new types. Wallace R. Pierson was the next speaker and said that eastern growers are on the alert and continually sort- ing out the good things to offer the trade both east and west and on be- half of the officers he invited all pres- ent to attend the combination meeting of the American Rose Society and the American Carnation Society at Detroit, Mich., January 10-12. H. Roth said he was a beginner, having been in the business only 10 years, and had always derived much pleasure and benefit from intercourse with those in the trade. C. W. Johnson called attention to the annual meeting and exhibition of the Chrysanthemum Society of Amer- ica at St. Louis and invited all present to attend. Chicago Bowling. The Orchids and Roses played their opponents to a standstill on Wednes- day, November 1, when they won three straight games from the Carnations and Violets. The high men of the evening were Al. Fischer and Wm. Wolff, who bowled 199, and John Zech, who bowled 192 in the last game played. Individual and team scores for games plaj-ed November 1 : Won Lost Won Lost Orchids 14 1 Roses 7 8 Violets 7 8 Carnations 2 13 The following table shows the num- ber of games won and lost by each team to date : Orchids Huebner ..147 160 182 Graff ....124 170 158 Degnan ...132 148 139 Farley ....139 141 154 Zech 159 166 192 Totals... 701 788 825 Carnations Lorman ...152 135 175 Krauss ...118 130 110 Winterson. 97 94 117 Schultz ...167 144 163 Zech 143 136 162 Totals... 677 639 727 Roses Gofriscb ..125 146 160 Conners ,.137 127 151 Pierson ...117 176 145 Wolff 149 174 199 Fischer ...167 173 199 Totals. ..695 796 864 Violets Bergman .176 168 158 Cole 115 129 116 Wienh'ber 116 124 114 Friedman .158 175 179 Byers 113 105 144 Totals.. .678 701 711 Cincinnati. ALL STOCK SELLING WELL. Everything good in the market with the exception of some white roses, is selling quickly and the prices realized as a whole are good. Many choice blooms are being used at the various affairs given in honor of the president during his brief sojourn here this week. The local business has been brisk and the shipping demand gets stronger weeli by week. Chrysanthe- mums, especially the medium grades, sell well. The offering include varie- ties such as Alice Byron, Dr. Engu- hard. Col. D. Appleton, Golden Age, Major Bonnaffon and White Bonnaf- fon, Mrs. Perrin, Pink and White Shaw, Diana and pompons. The small Estelle that have been such a glut on the market are completely out. Ameri-, can Beauties, Richmond, Rhea Reid and the pink roses clean up quickly. The white are not selling as well, not because of any lack of demand, which is fair, but because the supply is so large that they cannot be absorbed quickly. This condition will change before long. The supply of carnations is on the increase, but the demand for them is so strong that more would un- doubtedly be welcome. Lilies are sell- * ing very well and bringing fair prices. More of both double and single violets could have been used at. the opening of this week. Lily of the valley and orchids are selling well. The call for all lines of greens is excellent. FLOWER SHOW. The magnificent silver cups for the show next week have been on exhibi- tion in the MacDonald & Kiley Co. windows, 420 Walnut street, for sev- eral days. Posters have been dis- tributed throughout the city and sur- rounding towns. Wm. Murphy, the ^ superintendent of the sliow, is prepared to take care of all entries and up to this writing they are large. The mayor /p//. The American Florist. 865 Cut Flowers I E. H. HUNT FOR AIL OCCASIONS. TLORISTS* SUPPLIES TOO. SEND FOR PRICE LIST. 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO KENNICOTT BBOS. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS l«3-ie5 N. Wabath Ave L. D. Pbone Central 466. Chicago W* will have lurthins lo tbt line of CUT FLOWERS and GREENS that yoa may want if aoybody baa ft. at Chlcaeo market piicea od day of sbipment. Mention the American Florist when writing Percy Jones! j 56 E. Randolpli St„ CHICAGO ) Uentioi. the American Florist when writing John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. Uention the American Florist when writine of the city will grace the occasion by his presence on the opening day. No- vember 13. Visitors in the trade should not forget that they are wanted as guests of the local society at the smoker at the Bismarck Rathskeller on Thursday evening, November 16. The affair will be informal and the men who attend are promised a right royal time. Richard Vincent, Jr., President- Elect of the Society of American Flor- ists, will deliver an illustrated lecture on bulb growing in Holland, Tuesday, November 14. KOTES. The next meeting of the Florists' So- ciety will be held at the Cincinnati Cut Flower Exchange, 24 E. Third avenue, Saturday, November 11. Im- portant. Refreshments. Albert McCulIough, of J. M. McCul- lough's Sons Co., has gone south for a five weeks' stay in Florida on a hunting and fishing trip. Gus Adrian, 'Max Rudolph and Henry Schwarz attended the meeting of the Indiana State Florists' Society at Rich- mond, Ind. Ed. A. Foster, of A. Sunderbruch Son's Co., had most of the decorations for the affairs given in honor of the president. P. J. Ollinger and wife spent a few days the past week at New Castle. Tom Windram has gone to Florida. Visitors: Robert Groves, Adams. Mass.; J. Broxey, Dayton, and "Wm. Gardner, New Castle, Ind. 'H Headquarters tor ORCHIDS and Fancy Stock CHAS. W. NcKELLAR, 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing E.C.AMLINGCO. THB LARGEST, BEST BQDIPPBD, MOST CBNTRALLY LOCATBD WHOLBSALB CUT FLOWBR HOUSB IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO. L. D. 'Fbones Central 1978 and 1977. VlioMe no¥erMM*lteU Chicago Nov. s. Per doz. Roses, Beauty, specials 4 00 36 in 3 00 30in 2 50 24in 2 00 18to20-in.... 1 25«> 1 50 Per 100 Short stem 2 00010 00 •• Killarney 3 00812 00 ■■ White Killarney 3 00@12 00 Richmond 3 00@10 00 Prince de Bulgaiie 4 00@I0 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 3 00810 00 My Maryland 3 00@10 00 " Perle 3 00® 6 00 " Melody 3 OOffi 8 00 " Kaiserin 3 00® 8 00 " Bride 3 00® 8 00 " Bridesmaid 3 00® 8 00 RheaReid 3 00® 8 00 Uncle John 3 00® 5 00 ■■ Mrs. Jardine 3 00® 6 CO Mrs. Marshall Field 3 000 8 00 Carnatlona 1 50@ 4 00 Bouvardia 6 00 Gardenias 50(j® 600 Cattleyas per doz.. 4 00® 6 00 Dendr. FormoBum...per doz.. 5 00© 6 00 Phalaenopsis 15 00 Oncidiums 3 00® 4 00 VandaCctrulea perdoz., 3 00 Chrysanthemums perdoz.. 1 50® 4 00 Pompons per bunch. 35(7 1 00 Lilium Harrisii per doz.. 1 00®1 SO Valley 2 OOa 4 00 Violets. Single 50® 1 00 Double 500 100 Adiantum Croweanum 75®*1 00 Ferns per 1000 1 50 Galax bronze " 150 ereen 1 25 Plomosus String each 60 Smilax perdoz.. 1 5092 00 Spreneeri. Plumosus Sprays 2 00® 4 00 Brockton, Mass. — Andrews, Florist, formerly with J. H. Small & Co., New York and Washington, has opened a flower store at 188 Main street. BuFr.\LO, N. Y. — The purchase of property to the value af $10,000 is con- templated by City Forester Filer for a tree nursery if the approval of the city council and mayor is obtained. __7 CR0WEBS-»SH1PPERS ' ^ V** IS4N. WABASH AVE. ^V# ^ Vention the American Florist wTien writinf WIETOR BROS. whojesau Cut Flowers Alt telegraph aod telephone orders flveo prompt atteotioD. 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO HOERBERBROS. Wholisale 6rowers of Gut Flowers, Telephone Randolph 2758. Greenhouses DES PLAINSS, ILL. Store. 162 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO A.L Randall Co. 66 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO. L. D. Phone Central 1496. Private Exchange All Departments. If you do not receive onr price list regularly, a postal card will briof It, Zech&Mann Wholesale Fioriata Room 218, 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHrCAGO Telephone, Central 3284. W. P. KYLB JOSEPH FOBRSTBM Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Loni Distance Phone. Randolph 3619. FREE NICOTINE AND TOBACCO POWDER SEE H. k. STOOTHOFF CO. ADVERTISEMENT ON Page 898. 866 The American Florist. Nov. II, Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Cut Strings, 8 feet long, 50c each. Pink Killarney, Rose Plants Own Root 5tock. Send for Prices. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. WELCH BROTHERS, 226 Devonibire St., BOSTON, MASS. Acacia Pubescens, American Beauty, Galley, Carnations, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and other seasonable stock. A Good Place to Buy a'jri°S Bulbs and Florists' Supplies, write next time you need anything C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis THE J. M. McGullough's Sons Co., WliolisalB Conmiissioi Floiish. CONSIGNMXNTS SOUCmO. Spaciil ttteatloD elrcn to SbippJDE Orlan, Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES SEEDS and BULBS. Pric* Lilt OD ApplicatloD. 316 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, OHIO. FboD* Maid 584. "l»'«''l"l."*l"l'"l»'M",p'(f'.i",ri Boston. AN OVERSUPPLT OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS. It is simply raining ciirysanthe- mums. Not in many years have we seen so many in tiie marl^ets and wholesale houses. .Some years ago when everyone grew them it was something the same, but for a num- ber of years a great many growers dropped them on account of their not being a paying crop. Everyone seems to have got at it again, with the result the market is crippled. There are sales reported of big lots sold for nine cents per dozen. How the grower is going to reap a harvest at that figure after paying expenses at the other end is a conundrum. The average quality of the flowers of all varieties is good, in fact, better than has been in other years. Roses of all varieties are good, especially the Killarneys, of which we have never seen better. Lily of the valley is good, but a drug. Carnations have dropped in price from fancy to poor — they are all in the same boat, with few takers, and those who take must get them at, practically their own price. Violet?s are plentiful, lilies' are not wanted. Chrysanthemums hold the center of attraction. Their size and lasting qualities make it a hard road for other flowers, but let's cheer up, the worst is about over. In a few weeks some of the august Iniyers will come down from their exalted seats and talk business in a serious tone. It will then be the salesman's turn to feel that he has something to live for. NOTES. There is a fair promise of seedling roses among the Boston growers which we expect will attract attention later and probably cause some to sit up and take notice. Some years ago C. 'W. ■Ward of Queens, N. Y., maintained that the rose growers were asleep. Probably they were, and perhaps Mr. Ward's words were the means of wak- ing them up. In a short time new va- rieties in roses will be so many that we will not know where we are at. The Board of Trade is quietly sleep- ing. It has received some jolts, but the sleep is so heavy that the awaken- ing is hard to accomplish. It is funny that anything for the good of all is put away without a fair trial. Some day it may become a necessity instead of an uncertainty. Wake up. Get to- gether, gentlemen. Instil some busi- ness sense in the laggards and make Boston hum for business. Chas. B. Holbrow, Brighton, has in- stalled a Moreliead steam trap. He is especially well pleased with the way GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 3209. 448 Mil- waukee St. p. O. Box 206 VlioMe Hover MM"Ket.s Boston. .Nov. 8. Per 100 Roses Btauty. best 25 00 medlnm 10 008)15 00 culls 200 " Bride. Bridesmaid 2 003 4 00 Extra... 4 00@ 6 00 Killarney and Ricbmond.. 2 00@ 6 00 " My Maryland 2 00@ 6 00 " Carnot 2 0031 8 00 CaroatloDS, select 1 SOffl 2 00 Chrysanthemunis 8 00@25 00 Callas 8 00@12 CO Cattleyas 35 00@50 00 Gardenias 15 00@2G CO Lillam Loneiflornm 8 00@12 TO Lily of tbe Valley 2 00@ 4 CO Sweet Peas 25@ 50 Smilax 12 OOaift 00 Milwaukee. Nov. 8. Roses Beaiity...per doz.. 75@3 00 Killarney 3 000 8 00 " Kaiserin 3 009) 8 00 Carnations 1 50© 4 00 Chrysantbeniums per do/.. 7533 00 Llllum Uuaiiteani per doz.. 1 50 Lily of tbe Valley.... 3 00^4 00 Snapdragons per doz., SO Swainsona per doz.. 35 Violets 75® 1 00 Adiantnm ISO Asparaens perstrlne. SO Spreneerl. per buncb. 25 Ferns. Fancy per lOOO. 1 50 Smilax per doz. .1 50® 2 00 St. Louis. Nov. s. Roies, Beanty. mediam stems.. .20 00@25 00 short stems 2 00® 4 00 Bride. Bridesmaid 3 00@ 4 00 Killarney 3 00@ 6 00 M» Marvland 3 00@ 6 00 White Killarney 3 CO® 6 00 Carnations 3 OCff 4 00 Easter Lilies 10 00 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Asparaens Sprenseri 2 00@ 3 00 it handles the condensation, and won- ders why he did not put it in before. Penn has been making a big sale of Mrs. Aaron Ward roses, but has now turned on to chrysanthemums. TRY MY PRICES J. JANSKY, Tl'pJ!>V5.le''i,!; Boston, Mass. Manufacturer of Florist Wire Designs. AH kinds of Florist Supplies. Dagger and Fancy Ferns $1.00 per 1000. Green and Bronze Galax, 90c per 1000: by the case. $7.50. Boxwood, 50-lb. case. $7.50: by tbe lb., 25c. Laurel Wreaths, 10 inch. $1.75 per doz.: 12'inch. $2 25 perdoz.: 14 incn.$3.00perdoz.; 16inch. $4.50 per doz. Laurel Trimming. 4 and 5c per yard. RICE BROTHERS Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn« H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Fresh Cut Valley AT ALL TIMES C. A. KUEHN, ???S'r' 1122 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. ACompIcte Line of Wire Designs. FREE NICOTINE AND TOBACCO POWDER SEE,H. *. STOOTHOFF CO. ADVERTISEMENT ON Page 898. igii. The America n Fl oris t. 867 Chrysanthemums $1.50 to $3.00 per Dozen. Well grown stock, pink, white, yellow. We have them in quintity now, and you can depend on us for the best 'mums in this market. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., Wholesale Florists, $1.00 to $3.00 per Dozen. A good supply means good value to the retailer. Write to ns when in the market for Beauties, we can quote you attractive prices. N. W. Cor. 12th and Race St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Company WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH. Pi. WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Both L. D. Phones. ST. LOUIS, MO. Supplies and Everything in Season always on hand Prepared Magnolia Leaves Green or Brown Imported Stock Extra Choice Quality Guaranteed Per Carton, (about imo leaves) $2.25 5 Cartons or over, per carton. 2.00 6EO.H.AN6ERMUELLER,Wtiolesale Florist 1324 Pine Street. ST, LOU'S. MO. C. E. CRITCHELL 34-36 Third Ave. East, CINCINNATI, O. Wholesale Commission Florist Consignments Solicited Cnmo'ele StocK of Florin's' Greens andSurpHei A committee of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club consisting of J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Peter Fisher, William Sim, Eber Holmes, Thomas Roland, J. A. Pettigrew and Robert Cameron visited the Agricultural College at Amherst October 31 and held a conference with Prof. E. A. White, Dr. W. P. Brooks and W. D. Hurd on how the college can be of the most service to the flor- ists and gardeners of the state in the solution of difficult problems. At the meeting of the Boston Co- operative Flower Market held Novem- ber 4 the following officers were elect- ed: John McFarland. president; Don- ald Carmichael, treasurer; William W. Tailby, clerk; Robert Montgomery, Elijah Cartwright, Edward Wood. Nor- ris F. Comlev. James Wheeler, William H. Elliott. John McFarland, Donald Carmichael. William M. Tailby, direct- ors. Johnson Knight was made man- ager. Newark, N. J. The business depression is with us and trade has not been as good as it should have been. The plant business is slow and there are but few large wedding decorations. The supply of cut flowers and exotics is plentiful and they are all of good quality and the prices hold up very well. S. Revere, M..\ss. — Thomas Roland of Nahant is erecting a greenhouse 50x 000 feet on Maiden street, and a boiler house with a chimney 107 feet high. ^ Boston, M.\.ss.— R. & J. Farquhar & Co. have purchased seven and a quar- ter acres of land abutting their pres- ent holding at Dedham, where they in- tend to build greenhouses and estab- lish a nursery. HENRY KUSIK & CO. Wholesale Florists' Supplies and Manufacturers of Florists' Wire Designs, 214 E. 14th St., KANSAS CITY, MO. Philadelphia, Nov. 8. Per 100 Roses. BeantT.eitra 20 00@35 00 first 10 00@15 00 Brides and Maids 2 00@ 8 00 ■ Klllarney 2 00810 00 ■• White KiUarney 2 OOffilO 00 Cattleyas 25OO0SOOO Chrysanthemums 6 0( S25 00 Daisies 5® 75 Gardenias per doz., 3 00ffi4 00 Llllnm Harrisli 10 00@I2 00 Lily o( the Valley 3 000 S 00 Pansiea 50a) 75 Snapdraeons 2 OOi* 4 00 Sweet Peas 5' S 1 00 Violets, single SOfll 75 double 753)1110 Adiantom 1 OOd) 1 50 Asparagus per bnnch, SO BoPFALO. Nov. 8 Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 20 00a>25 00 lano 15 00020 00 extra lU0Oai2OO No.l 800@1000 N0.2 20l@ 300 Bride. Maid. KillarneT 2 00@ 7 OJ Klllarney, White and Pink. 2 00@ 8 00 Carnations 1 10© 2 50 Chrysanthemums 4 00020 00 Gladiolus 2 00® 3 00 Llllnm LonEiaorum 10 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 One 4 00 Violets 50a 60 Adtantum Croweannm 756 1 SO AsparaEUs. per bunch, 359 50 AsparasusSprenEerl.. 35@ 50 AsparaKuaStr 50© 60 Ferns per 1000. II 50 Galax, bronze per 1000 I 50 ereen per 1000, 1 SO Smilax 1500 PiTTSBPRG, Nov. 8. Per 100 Roses, Beasty. special 15 00020 00 " extra 10 00@12 00 " No.l 5 00 " Bride. Bridesmaid 2 00@ 6 00 " Chatenay 2 006 6 00 " Klllarney 2 006 6 00 . " My Maryland 2 006 6 00 " Richmond 2 000 6 00 Carnations 2 Of (? 3 00 Chrysanthemums 8 00©25 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Llllnm Lonslflorum 10 00 Lily of the Valley 4 OO Oncidiums 3 009) 4 00 ■<«eet Peas .S(l«« 1 00 Violets, sinele 35© 51 75 1 00 15 00 double. Adiantnm AsparasaB Spreneeri, per bnnch, 35 •trlnn per string, 35 " sprays per bunch, 3S Smilax . Cincinnati. Nov. 8. Roses. Beauty per doz., 7S@ 3 0} Per 100 Bride. Bridesmaid 2 006 5 uu Klllarney... 2 000 5 00 My Maryland 2 00^5 00 Perle 3 00?? S 00 Richmond 3 000 6 00 TheTalt 2 000 6 00 Carnations. 2 CO® 3 00 Chrysanthemums. ...per doz., 7562 00 Llllnm Giganieum 8 00610 00 Loniflflorum 8 008)10 00 LilT of the Valley 3 0005 00 Viilets 356 50 Adiantnm 1 00© 1 50 Asparagus Plumosus per bunch. 25 per string, SO Asparagus Snrencerl per bunch. 25 Smilax 12 50015 00 Give lu a Trial Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers In Stock. WM. F. KASTING ^,=B Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. THE MUNK FLORAL GO. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS and Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Columbus, Ohio Doffmeister Floral Co. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Ohio Wholesale Growers of EASTER LILIES, DecoraUve^Creena Write for prices Telephone West 562. Largest Growers of High Grade DADLIA BLOOMS Peacock Dahlia Farms, r O.: Berlin, N. J. Willlamstown June, H. i Seattle Cut Flower Exchange 909 Post St., Seattle, Wash. L. P. WALZ. Manager. Cut Flowers, Native and Other Greens. Fine berried English Holly for Thanks- giving and Xmas. Consignments Solicited. FREE NICOTINE AND TOBACCO POWDER SEE H. A. STOOTHQFF CO. tOVERTISEMENT ON Page 898. 868 The American Florist. Nov. II, New York. STOCK SELLING WELL. The condition of the wholesale cut flower market is about the same as last week, probably a little better. Chrysanthemums, while now plentiful, clean out remarkably well. Carnations have improved in quality very much, but it is difficult to get the price up except on the extra fine blooms. Vio- lets are coming into their own and have improved both as to quality and as to prices. There is quite a sufficient supply of lily of the valley and lilies for the demand. Gardenias only in fair supply. American Beauties are doing as well as can be expected at this season of the year. Top grades of My Maryland, Richmond, Prince de Bulgarie and Radiance are meeting with ready sale. In fact, there is not enough of the best of these varieties to satisfy the demand. Orchids are not quite so plentiful, as there have been some very large orders for or- chids, especially cattleyas, from out of town. Still there is enough to satisfy all wants. NOTES. Walter F. Sheridan, as usual, has a Bne line of all seasonable cut flowers. The carnations of W. P. Jagger, West Hampton, L. I., consigned here, are of the same excellent quality, and the same can be said of the roses of Young of Clifton, N. J., and Dean & Co. of Little Silver, N. J., that are consigned here. Mr. Dean, in spite of the opin- ion of other growers, still clings to Bride and Bridesmaid, growing these exclusively, but as they do so well with him he is probably satisfied to let other growers experiment with the newer varieties. The house of Traendly & Schenck is certainly a busy one. In addition to their other large interests, their or- chid department has grown to tremen- dous proportions. Their supply of or- chid blooms seems to be unlimited and they have constant orders from out of town for these flowers. They have been and are very busy shipping ex- hibition blooms of chrysanthemums. The magnificent roses, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Bulgarie, Mme. Chat- enaj'. My Maryland and Radiance grown by Robert Simpson are handled by this firm. It is a treat to visit Henshaw & Fenrich's any afternoon now upon the arrival of the violets. This firm handles the output of some fifty-five violet growers, and the violets are now coming in fine shape. It would be hardly possible to get or see better blooms than their specials which ar- rive tied one hundred in a bunch. Just at this season of the year Mr. Fenrich, who is an authority on violets, gets very enthusiastic on the subject and can immediately give any information desired on the violet business. President-elect Richard Vincent Jr. of the S. A. F., accompanied by his niece, Mrs. Wheeler, a charming' little lady, has been with us during the week. Mr. Vincent is making a tour of several large cities giving illustrated lectures. It is really very interesting to hear him talk of the Society of American Florists and his determina- tion to make the coming year a banner one in the history of that society. Wm. C. Rickards. who is treasurer of the New York Florists' Club, was the manager of the American Institute chrysanthemum show, and deserves great credit for the splendid manner in which the exhibits were staged, and thanks are due Alex. Bagleson, chair- man of the hoard of managers, and to William Eagleson, secretary, for the many courtesies extended to the visi- tors and the press. The "old reliable," J. K. Allen, is al- ways on the job. Mr. Allen, who started the innovation of opening up at C a. m., personally appears at this Charles Millang Wholesale Florist 55 and 57 W. Twenty-Sixth Street, New York Telephones 7062-7063 Madison SqtJare Located in the center of the wholesale market. Growers of good stock desiring top market prices will make no mistake in shipping here. Send us a trial shipment. Call and see for yourself why we are enabled to market the output of so many growers to such good advantage. Mention the American Florist when writing Notice, Violet Growers I want to make a contract wsth a rood reliable violet grower to express roe everr day until after Easter 1912. one thousand double vioUtt, bunched 50 in a bunch and will want, for special occasions, extra shipments. In answering please state variety and prices. Will remit promptly first of every month. Hudson River. Philadelphia and Vireinia growers please take notice. In answering please address letter CHIRLESTON, care of THE AMERICAN FLORIST Mention the American Florist when writing GROWERS' CUT FLOWER CO. Cut Flowers at Wholesale J. J. COAN, Manager Consignments Solicited 111 W. 28th St. «BiSiS!'.ri,..re NEW YORK tiention the American Florist when tcrtttew hour with the "smile that won't come oft," well satisfied with this venture, hustling himself and keeping everyone else hustling. The shipping business is made a special feature here and is im- proving daily. Moore, Hentz & Nash are as busy as usual. In addition to their regular fine line of cut flowers they handle the entire cut from Brant-Hentz Flower Co. of Madison, N. J., and Prank L. Moore, Chatham, N. J. This firm oc- cupies a very advantageous position on the same floor with the New York Cut Flower Co. in the Coogan building. Pennock-Meehan Co. are more than pleased with the success of their New York establishment. Mr. Pennock, who is a frequent visitor, is looking for- ward anxiously to the time when they will get into their new building, as it is getting to be a serious problem to handle their constantly increasing business in their present quarters. A. L. Young & Co. are receiving es- pecially fine lily of the valley and car- nations. Wm. Brennecke of Hemp- stead, L. I., is sending in fine chrys- anthemums and Theodore Hengsten- berg of the same place is sending car- nations to this firm. Theo. Lang and "Jack" Steinburg have opened a cut flower establish- ment in room 100 of the Coogan build- ing. Mr. Lang will do a retail line, while Mr. Steinburgh will "speculate" and sell flowers at wholesale and on commission. Frank R. Pierson, Robert Simpson, Benjamin Hammond, A. Farenwald, Eber Holmes and H. O. May of the American Rose Society held a meeting on November .3 at the ofiice of Traendly & Schenck. C. 'W. Scott, John Meisem and John Donaldson sailed today on the steamer Jamestown of the Old Dominion steamship line to visit H. D. Brown, Richmond, Va., and enjoy a week's sport duck shooting. Last week the New Jersey and New York Plant Growers made a tour of inspection of 18 greenhouse establish- ments. The previous week they in- spected sixteen places on Long Island. Fire visited the store of Peter Mc- Kenney, Fifth avenue and Forty-sec- ond street, November 3, but the dam- age was done principally to the base- ment. Loss, $1,200. James Bell, formerly of Garrisons, N. Y., is in the Presbyterian Hospital and on November 1 had an operation performed for stomach trouble. Max Richter, foreman of the orchid department of Julius Roehrs Co., is in the Passaic General Hospital suffering with typhoid pneumonia. Wm. Duckham and Chas. H. Totty leave on Monday for St. Louis where they intend making a large exhibit of chrysanthemums. Chas. H. Totty and Harry Bunyard attended the meeting of National Sweet Pea Society in Boston November 4. {gii. The American Florist. 869 rHILADELPBlA NEW YORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pcnnock-Mcchan Co. WHOLBSAL£ FLORISTS ^ 109 West 2SUI Street, NEW YORK «OauT' Everythioe Id Cat Flowtri. nitCT B. RIGBT, Treatorer. Everrtbiog in Sappllei a'^Tk* D. T.MelUs.rres. Geo. W. Crawbuck, M^. Robert G. Wilson, Treas, Greater New York Florists' Ass'n. Wholesale Commission Florists and Dealers in Florists' Supplies. Teliphones ||| [ Main. 1 62 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y- Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST 56 and 57 West 26th St., lUFW YODK Telepbones: 7062-7063 Madison. l-^*- WW w^^w^w^ Traendly & Sclienck, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, NEW YORK 131 6 133 WEST Z8th ST Phones: 798 and 799. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS: ia two colors on eummed paper: your card, etc.. in black aod leaf adopted by the S. A. F. id red Price per 500. $2 85; per 1000. $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, tl.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLOBIST CO.. 440 S.Dearborn St., Chicago Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, lu. WHOLESALK FLORISTS 34 West 28th St., NEW YORK. FHONES } |g| [ Madison sq. Consignments Solldtc d 'j.K. ALLEN' Established 1887 WHOLESALE DEALER IN i CUT FLOWERS 106 W. 28ih St., NEW YORK. Phones, 167 and 4468 Madison Sq. Open 6 a. m. Daily Growers desiring top market price for ■ their flowers should give me a trial. Mention the American Florist when writing A. UOLTZ MAURICE L. GI^ASB A. MOm & COMPANY, WHOLESALE FLORISTS S8-S7 West 26tli St., NEW TORK Telephone Madison Square 617 and 618. Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan BIdg.. 6th Ave. & W. 26th St.. New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Morniog. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. 1888 191 1 GUNTHER BROS. Wholesale Florists 110 West 28th Street, kjcis/ vrkDM' Tel. 551 MadisDD square WCW ■ UKIV CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Mention the American Florist when writing A.L.Y01NG&C0. Wholesale Florists Consignments Solicited Talephooe. 3559 Madison Square, 54 West 28tta St. NEW TORK. VlioMeno¥erM&rKet>s New York. Nov. 8, Per 100 Rosei, Beauty, special 8 00©25 00 eitra and fancy... 4 00® 8 OD No.landNo. 2.... 2 00® 4 00 Bride. Bridesmaid, special. 3 OOW 5 00 extra and fancy 1009 3 00 No. land No, 2 50^100 KlUsrney, My Maryland .. 6 00® 8 00 eitra and fancy. 2 OOffi 6 00 No, 1 and No. 2. 1 00ecl«lt7. Moore, tlentz & Nash, WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 65 and 57 West 2eth Street, Telephone No. 756 MadisoD Square. NEW YORK. J H^nCion the American Florist token writing HORACE E. FRONENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28tli St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Sqnari Mention the American Florist when writing Walter F.Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephones: 3532 and 3533 Madison Sq. 131 & 133 West 2Bih St., NEW YORKt Mention the American Florist when writing KESSLER BROS. 113 W. 28th St NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Maaison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt and satisfactory. CoDsigamenti solicited M. C. FORD Successor to rORD BROS. "sh&so"" FRESH FLOWfcRS. 121 West 28th St., NEW YOkK Telephone 3870-3871 Madison Square Mention the American Florist when lontn 810 The American Florist. Nov. II. '^M~^%d^~^ ^.^^kJ^^W^WlT M^~^ ^-^-m--w SUPERIOR QUALITY |-^f 1 j^ X/V/ C 1 1 ■ 1 ■ No surplus wood. All well selec- JL^V^ ^ d^^ ^ w- ^^-^ ^--^ -M--^ ted long tips. GET OUR SPECIAL PRICE ON LOTS OF JOO LBS. AND OVER | CLEVELAND == ivioOAr^r^XT^^ O O ^WIF» A IV ^V== PITTSBURG | Cleveland. STOCK IS PLENTIFUL. Even though outdoor stock has dis- appeared, there are plenty of flowers for all occasions, but principally chrys- anthemums. These are in all colors and sizes, and cover a wide range of prices. White, pink and yellow pom- pons, and singles are also plentiful. Carnations have shortened up consid- erably in quantity, with a correspond- ing increase in the demand. A small quantity of cosmos, even after the frost, were seen, and a few sweet peas are coming in. Swainsona is in good demand and violets are having a good call. Lily of the valley and orchids of good quality are moving nicely. Some excellent Kaiserin roses are on the market, but American Beauties are the iirime favorites, vieing with chrysanthemums for first place, Rich- mond roses, the favorite red, are im- proving in size and stiffness of stems, and promise to be leaders this winter. The dark weather has caused the Kil- larney to be a trifle off color, but a few days of sunshine will bring them back better than ever. The demand for greens is good. Southern wild smilax is being used quite freely for decora- tions. Boxwood is selling well, and the quality was never finer than this year. C. F. B. FANCY FERNS, pi'fo'oo. New CropGa'ax. Bronze or Green $1.25 perlOOO Sphagnum Moss, large bales $1 50 Lcucothoe Sprtys, Green Si.nOp»r 100: $7 50 per 1000 Boxwood, per pound 20c: 50 pound case. $7.50 Magnolia Leaves, Imported Green and Bronze. Basket. $2.25; 6 baskets. $2 each Florists in the Middle and Western States can save money by placing their orders with us. A trial order solicited. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc., Wholesale Commission Florists and Florists' Supplies. 38-40 Broadway, All phone connections. DETROIT, MICH St. Louis. HOSES .\xn CARX.VTIONS PLENTIFUL. The weather has been cool and cloudy all the week. The season has now fairly opened and there is a more business-like appearance in both the wholesale and retail establishments. Carnations have been fairly plentiful, as have also roses, and the prices are greatly affected by the heavy ship- ments of chrysanthemums. Violets are daily improving. Orchids are seen now more extensively. The demand for greens is good. NOTES. Alex. Walbart & Sons have built up a splendid trade. They have a fine supply of decorative plants and carry the very finest quality stock in cut flowers. This firm does extensive land- scape and planting-out work. George Walbart is out with his new automo- bile delivery Dorris. P. X. Gorly attends to the buying and his brother Vincent to the green- house, and both tend store, and with 12 assistants are kept busy. They have just received from the east a fine lot of artificial floral work, Christmas and other novelties. H. G. Berning has a splendid stock of roses, carnations and chrysanthe- mums. Every morning the express company unloads large supplies from the growers. I^arge out-of-town ship- ments are made by this old reliable house. Robert J. Windier, our worthy club president, is always found busy at his store, which is well filled with dec- orative and blooming plants and an up-to-date supply of everything in the cut flower line. George H. Angermueller is receiving some very fancy chrysanthemums, also a fine assortment of roses, carnations, American Beauty roses and orchids. .\ndrew Meyer, Jr.. who lately re- tired as city forester, has now entire J. H. VON CANON & CO. Evergreens Fresh From The Woods Galax, Green, 5Cc ner 1000: $3.50 per case of lOOCO. Kerns, Fancy and Dagger, 80c per lOCO; tS.OO per case of 5000 Green Leucothoe, regulai leneths. $1.75 per 1000. Green Leucothoe. 10 to 16 inch $1.0" rer 1000. Laurel Leaves, 35c per lOrO: Sheet Moss, '5c per lb. Wife Us Caah vith order. ElkPaik.N. C. BANNERS ELK, N. C, Evergreen Boughs for Decorating Per 100 pounds Per 100 pounds ArborVitae, 5to lO-in,. $1 50; 12to36-in ...$l CO White spruce, 5 to 10 in. 1 50; 12 to =6 in.... l.tu WhitePlne, 5to lO-in... 150;12to36in ... 100 Can furnish evergreen boughs for decorating any time of the year. CHAS. F. UECKE, New London, Wis We Are Now Making Shipments of SouthernWild Smilax Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Soulhern Evergreens. EVERGREEN, ALA. BOIQUET GREEN Best quality a' lowest rates. We gather our own greens aud brin^ by boat direct. Christmas Trees and Boughs fur Cemeteries. Northern Michigan Evergreen Nursery, H. bchuenemann. S. VV.cor. Clarkat. Bridge, CHICAGO charge of his father's store. His many friends wish him good success. C. A. Kuehn has a fine supply of lily of the valley, roses and carnations. His stock has been pretty well cleaned up all the week. Bentzen Floral Co. have a very fine display of blooming chrysanthemums, also a fine lot of cut blooms and car- nations. Otto Sander's window is very attrac- tive, as he makes a specialty of flowers of the very finest quality. Adolph Ahner is in with some fine large yellow chrysanthemums. Visitors : Royburn, with A. Hen- derson of Chicago; Rupert E. Hall, with Reed & Keller, New York. W. F. Grotox, Mass. — A greenhouse is be- ing erected at the Lowthorpe school for the use of the students in their school work. Uention the American Florist when writing Qeorge Cotsonas& Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers Id all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Daggerf Ferni. Bronze and Green Galai. Holly. Leucothoe Sprays, PrincesB Pine, Etc. OeUvered to all parti of United States and Cantda 1 27 W. 28tb St^ bet. 6tb & 7tb Aves,, Uaw Vnrk Telephone 1202 Madison Square. "'" ""' Mention the American Florist when writing '# We Are Now Booktns Orders for Southern Wild Smilax Shipment commencing Sept. 1st. Natural and MOSSFS Perpetuated Sheet IVlV^OOIliO £. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Uention the American Florist when writing FREE NICOTINE AND TOBACCO POWDER SEE K. A. STOOTHOFF CO. ADVERTISEMENT ON Page S9S. rgji. The American Florist. 871 We are Always Busy and Always Ready For More. Telephone 3559 Madison Square Consignments Solicited A. L. YOUNG & CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 54 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Worcester, nass. The annual meeting of the Worces- ter County Horticultural Society was held in Horticultural hall. Worcester, Mass., November 1, with President Ed- ward W. Breed of Clinton in the chair. Reports were read by Secretary L. C. Midgley, Miss Lucy M. Coulson, li- brarian, and Treasurer Burt W. Green- wood, also by George McWilliam, judge of flowers; H. A. Cook, judge of fruit, and C. W. Greenwood, judge of vegeta- bles. Various committees submitted reports. The following officers were re-elected : Edward W. Breed, president; Leonard C. Midgley, secretary; Miss Lucy M. Coulson, librarian; Burt W. Greenwood, treasurer, and A. E. Hartshorn was re- elected to the finance committee. President Breed announced that he and Secretary Midgley had been ap- pointed by Gov. Foss to attend the apple convention to be held in Denver late in November. He also announced that the Blake medal for orchids was awarded to George McWilliam. The society is in a flourishing condi- tion, having a surplus of .$10,000 in the treasury. M. W. R. Watertury, Conn. Business has been very good this fall and shows a marked increase for the last year. There has been a large demand for funeral work and a good call for flowers for all occasions. The funeral of Deputy Chief Dodds of the Fire Department October 23 was the occasion of much funeral work from all the florists. A closed book arranged by Ryan, a testimonial of the members of the fire department, was an elaborate design and received much comment from the local press.. R. EvansTlUe, Ind. L. T. Metcalfe of Hopkinsville, Ky., well-known florist throughout the country, has established a branch in Evansville at 210 Upper Fifth street, with William Hewig as manager. Mr. Metcalfe has many acres of glass under cultivation, controlling floral stores at the following places : Hop- kinsville. Ky.; Madisonville, Ky.: Clarksville, Tenn.; Jackson, Tenn., and Evansville. Ind. Dozens of beautiful roses were given away at the opening November 4. New Britain, Conn. — A. W. Vib- berts, who purchased the Bennett es- tate greenhouses, is building an addi- tional house 20x60 feet and an office 18x26 feet. PASSAIC, N. J.— McAllister & Co. have perfected plans for the erection of a new house to accommodate their in- creasing business on the property ad- joining the People's bank. r: — : 1 Qreetings== of the Wholesalers to the Chrysanthcmvm Society of America. •D H. Q. BERNINQ Wholesale Florist, I Wire or Phone Orders Filled - Promptly. 1402 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. J €• \. KUEHN, Headquarters for c« Fancy Cut Valley Can Supply /Anytime Wire or Phone ail Orders. 1122 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. 878 The American Florist. Nov. II, THAOl MA«K Tags for Holiday Flowers The one receiving the box of flowers looks first at the tag. The tag must reflect the standing of the florist's shop, and add to the good looks of the package. ic^nm^Km^ FLORIST TAGS tiade yAiK Are made in a variety of designs and color schemes. The white ^^^^ stock used in them is not discolored by water. The printing i!t^^^^' - conforms in every way to the highest standards. SAMPLE ON REQUEST THE TAG MAKERS BOSTON 26 Franklin Street NEW YORK 15 John Street 15 West 27th Street ' PHILADELPHIA 1007 Chestnut Street CHICAGO 62 East Randolph Street ST. LOUIS 413 No. Fourth Street (|| f tgii. The American Florist. 873 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS WIU be deUvered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. riorists' Telegraph Delivery J. A. VAIvENTINE. Denver. President. W.J. PAIyMER, Buffalo, Vice-President. W. L. ROCK, Kansas City, Treasurer. Other Directors : r Rptflll«»r«J* SS^rtlnn S A. V R €\ W \ ~ ' Ernest Wienhoeber, Philip Breitmeyer, (neiauers :»eCUOn — &. a. H. ex U. M.) a. B. Cartledge, W. F. Cude. George Mutual discounts, L'O per cent. Provision for guaranteed accounts. Asmus, Fred H. Meinhardt. Write for particulars to IRWIN BERTERMANN, Sccrctary, 241 Massachusetts Ave., IndlanapoUs, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing '•rEJ.^Xilii.^' Ml. D. REIMERS KENTUCKY. New Location, "THE SEELBAGK," And 223 S. 4th Avenue. Choicest Cut Flowers. Personal Attention Given to Out-of-Tovyn Orders. Uentwn the American Florist when wntinf Giilcago. BsUbUslied In 1867. '"iSeM 739 Buckingham Place, L. O. Pbooe Gracelaod 1112. Send us your retail urders. Mrs HAVB THX BIST FAGILITIES IN THI CITT Itention the American Florist when wr-itino Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" • taOS Grv*ene Ave. and 339 to 347 Greene Ave, Groenbouses: Short Hills, N.J. Deliveries in «W YORK. LONG ISLAND and NEW JKRSBT. ttntion the American Florist when writing ftiw'roi ^y^^w^. 2094 broadway. cor. 72nd St. We carry the blKbest grade of Cot Flowers, and ftfs adjacent to the Theatrical and Steamship Dlslricls. References or cash with orders from anknown parties. Uention the American Florist when writing liffiit, iigari Fills, Lockport. S. A. Anderson, 440 Mall St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail, XslepboDe and Teleerapb orders filled promptly wilh the choicest stock. Mention the American Florist when writing Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS. Phones: Home 1388. Camb. Main 1388 A. 634 Fourth Avenue. Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. ^^ N TOR-— FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. November 12. FROM MONTREAL, Corinthian, Allan. November 14. Noordam, HoU.-Amer., 10 a. m.. Hoboken Pier. Kronprinzessin Cecelie, No. Get. Lloyd, 10 a. m., Hoboken Pier. FROM BOSTON, Franconla, Cunard, East Bos- ton Pier. November 15. PROM BALTIMORE, Breslau, No. Ger. Lloyd. 2 p. m.. Pier, 9 Locust Point. November 16. . Baltic, White Star, 12 noon. Piers 59 and 60, North River, La Bretagne, French, 10 a. m., Pier 57, North River. November 17. Venezia, Fabre, 3 p. m. PROM MONTREAL, Corsican. Allan. FROM QUEBEC, Empress of Ireland, Can. Pac, 3:30 p. m. November 18. Caronla, Cunard, Piers 54 and 56, North River. Majestic, White Star, 12 noon. Piers 59 and 60. North River. Lapland, Red Star, 10 a. m.. Pier 61, North River. St. Paul, Amer., 9:30 a. m.. Pier 62, North River. Cameronia, Anchor, 8 a. m., Pier 64, North River. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Pretoria, Ham. -Amer., 11 a. m. FROM MONTREAL, Tentonic, White Star- Dom., daylight. New York. Eatablished 1874. DARDS N. E. Comer 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents In all the large cities of Etirope and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad. dress. DAKDSFLOR. St. Paul. Minn. Holm S Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twio Cities and for all poiats io the Northwest. The Larsrest Store in America; the largest stock; tb* treatest variety. Write, wire or pbooe. We art alive Dight and day. Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM L. ROCK Flower Co. Will carefully execute orders for Kansas City, and any town In Missouri, Kansas or Oiclahoma Chicago. GANGER & GGRMLEY 18T N. State St. HIGH GRADE OF FLOWERS. Pi,„-..t Central 6196 Phones f 2190 All orders are very carefully executed. Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street. 874 The American Florist. Nov. II, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS win be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Young &Nugent Telepboiie 2065-2066 Madison Square. 42 West 28th Street. To oat-of town florists "KSVXkT V/WV we are In tbe Heart of WJ!jW IUaA And flive special atteotloD to steamer and Theater orders. Prompt deliveries aod best stock in tbe market, Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl & Son, 129 South Seventh St. Teleplione 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mall, Telephone. Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for cat flowers aod designs solicited for dcllTerr in any part of Texas. Washington, D. G. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Roofastter Phone S06. Lone DIst. Bell Phone 21S9 St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADIII6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. Kansas City, Mo. Qeo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. 1122 Grand Ave. vvill fill all orders for Cnt K>nt» Citf and nowers, Funeral Designs, ,1 . u'li SI Wedding and Birthday Gilts rlClSSnt Hilt, Mo. that may be entrusted to them St. Louis, Mo. Write, Wire or Pbone Tour Orders to 1406 Olive street, Rsffnlar dlsconot allowed on all orders, either Plants or Cut Flowers. Pbones Bell, Main 2306; Klnlocb Central 4881 Louisville, Ky. JACOB SCBEZ, 550 So. Fourth Avenue. Boston, Mass. "Pcnn, The Telegraph Florist" Telefrapb us and we will reciprocate. We cover all poiots in New CoelaDd. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST eO KEARNEY STREET. Denver, Colo. fhc Park 1643 Broadway FlOral CO. J. A. VALENTINE, President. PhUadelphia. Robert Kilt, 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orders. Dayton, O. Matthews, FLORISTS 16 W. 3rd Street. Flowers io aoy arraoffemeot for all occasiooa, for Dayton and vicinity. Lode dls. Phonei. THE J. M. 6ASSER COMPANY, (g[L[E^l(L/^KlE)p,(Sh Euclid Avcnua We Cover All Points In Ohio. fWRIST 'l3^saclul5' elts.Vo. Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. 212 nitli Ave. No. LBADINQ PLORISTS NASHVILLE. TENN. New York. UYFR PI RRI^T 609-611 Madison In miLn, rLUniOl, Phone 5297 Plaza New York. Established IMi David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Telephones: 1662-1563 Columbns. Broadway Choice Cut Flowop SAN FRANCISCO Podesta £c Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. New York City. Frank Valentiae WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FLORIST Also Mannlacturer of ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS. 158 EAST llOTH STREET: Bet. 3rd aod Lexineton Aves, Tel. 5633 Harlem. ilention the American Florist when writint Cincinnati, O. JULIUS BAER, 138-140 E. Fourth S& Umi Distance 'Pbone. Mention the American Florist when wriUni IN THE HEART OF NEW TORK Cm Pbone 6404 Madison Sa. 1 2 West 33d St Onr Motto -THE GOLDEN RIHA Uention the American Florist when writtnjr Orders will be carefnUy cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, WbolesalenndRetalinorlstof GRAND RAPIsr Mention the American Florist when writing Pou^keepsie, N. Y. "The Saltford Flower Shop" Vassar College and Bennett ScbooL Rockford, 111. H.W. Buckbee Colorado Springs, Colo. FRANK F. CRUMP, Wbolesale and Retail Florist. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH a SONS. Will fill yoor oyders for Desieoi and Cut Flowers io MicblES Mi tgii. The American Florist. 876 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS firms below,the Leading Retailers In the cities Indketed on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders, Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner MJami and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cat Blooms. We co^ex all Michigan points and good ■ecdans of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Mention the American Florist when writtn/ WiSfilNdTON D. C. Gude's Mention the American Florist .when writing Pittsburg, Pa. A.W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. Larfest Floral EstablllhmeDt in America. EstabHsbed 1S74. Incorporated 1909. Itention the American Florist when writing ' CUDE BROs.ca FLORISTS i2U r 9TNW wAAMtHaTOKi>a. Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality od Shortest Notice DANIELS & FISHER Order b; mall, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samvel Murray, 913 Grand Avenue. All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Snooessor to Geo. A. Heinl) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Pbones. 527. Special attention to Mail and Teteprapb Orders. Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for delivery in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN. Inc., 124 TRKMONT ST. Mention the American Florist when writing Montreal. Cor. St. Catherine and Guy Sts. All orders receive prompt atteotioo Cboicc Beanties.OrcbldS and Valley always on band Omaha, Neb. Oess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 Farnvm St ,aJf^,T*i^ [ndlanapoUs, Ind. 6ertemiannBros.Co. FLORISTS .841 Massachus^tta Awi City Index to Retail florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Byres, 11 N. Pearl St. Anderson, S. C. — The Anderson Floral Co. Atlanta, Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree. Boston — Tbos. P. Galvin, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston — Hoffman, 59-61 Mass. Ave. Boston— Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St. Brooklyn. N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Canger & Gormley. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St., Chicago. Chicago — Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati— Julius Baer, 138 E. Fourth St. Cleveland, O.— The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, O.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Frank P. Crump. Dallas, Tex. — Texas Seed and Floral Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews, 16 W. 3rd St. Denver, Colo. — Daniels & Fisher. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Detroit, Mich.. — John Breltmeyer's Sons. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co., 241 Mass. St. Kansas City — Geo. M. Kellogg, P. & P. Co. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City — Wm. L. Eock Flower Co. Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saakes. Los Angeles, Calif., Wolfskin Bros, and Mor- ris Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — M. D. Reimers. Louisville, Ky. — Jacob Schulz, 650 S. 4th Ave. Louisville, Ky. — F. Walker & Co., 634 4th Ave. lis con. Ga. — Idle Hour Nurseries. Milwaukee — C. C. PoUworth Co. Montreal — McEenna. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York— D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York— Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alei. McConnell, 611 6th Ave. New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York — Frank Valentine, 168 B. 110th. New York — Young and Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Philadelphia— Robert Klft, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Pougbkeepsle, N. Y.— The Saltford Flower Shop. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. Kochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons. Rockford, III. — H. W. Bnckbee. St. Louis, Mo. — Andrew Meyer, Jr. St. Louis, Mo. — Otto Sander. St. Louis, Mo.— Alexander Waldbart & Sons. St. Louis — Young's, 1406 Olive St. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn. — L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Terre Haute, Ind. — J. G. Heinl & Son. Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. D. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St, Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gnde Bros. Washington— Geo. C. Shaffer, 14th and I Sts. Alexander McConnell, 611 Fifth Ave., cor. 49th Street. NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone CaUs: 487 and 488 38th St. Cable address: ALEXcdnrELl, Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when wHtM| Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORISTS AND DECORATORS High Class Design ^Vork Delivered Anywhere io Southern Catitornia on Telegraph or Mail Orders. 21S West Fourth Street, Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Telegrapb AssociatlM. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders lor designs and cut flowers Id NORTHERN OHIO. Washington, D. G. Geo. C. Shaffer : ; FLORIST : : Phone 24 1 6 Mate. 1 4th 8 Eye Sts,, N. W. Write. Telegraph or Telephone. Albany, N. Y. JB> ^K^ ]R Bt ®, Flowers or Design Work. Delivered In Albany and Vicinity •■ Telegraphic Order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET. Toronto, Can. it known Dunlop's Canada's best known and most reUahle florist Only the Best SS Yonge Street. We deliver anywhere In Canada and guarante* safe arrival. Milwaukee, Wis. CCPoHworthCo. WIU take proper Wi «*»<>»%«;»» care of your orders In »» I»COn»lIl 876 The American Florist, Nov. It. Send Your Orders for Dixie Land to IDLE HOUR NURSERIES MACON. GEORGIA All Choice Cut Flowers in Season... ...Orchids and Valley a Specialty 'Way Down Upon de Swanee Kibber" St. Louis, Mo. Otto Sander, Retail Florist, Century Building. 913 Olive Street. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders, Reeular trade disc, 229 WEST THIRD STREET. Toronto. A RECORD BEEAKING BUSINESS, Business for the month just passed was the best on record. There was a good supply of stock all through and there never was a surplus of any kind. Chrysanthemums were the favorite and we had them galore, large and small, singles and pompons, which came in fine for the many weddings and other dec- orations. Along with this was a good transient trade and the usual run of funeral work. The florists' windows about town are a . pleasure to behold and are no doubt responsible for con- siderable of the increase in transient trade. Very large chrysanthemums are shown and through these are inter- mingled the single and pompon va- rieties, which give a very artistic effect, Roses have been in excellent quality and though scarce at present have generally been plentiful enough to fill orders. Added to the usual varieties grown in this section, Rhea Reid and Melody are proving strong favorites and will be grown more extensively another season. Richmond, the two Killarneys, and Mrs. Jardine have been much in demand, while American Beauties have been very scarce. Or- chids have been plentiful and good and found ready sale, Violets are scarce. The coming week will see an advance in prices, roses of the ordinary varieties selling up to $10 per 100: car- nations, $3 and ^i: violets, $1.25; chrysanthemums, from .$5 to .$2.5; pom- pons and singles, $1 and $1.25 per 100, NOTES. W. E. Mackay of Dundas street has been cutting some fine cattleyas. The surrounding property has been pretty well covered with factories and as a good offer has been made for his prem- ises he is contemplating moving fur- ther out, away from the smoke and soot. W. Tattle has had a large quantity of dahlias this fall, but the frost on October 30 finished them, which makes » long season for Our Lady of the Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Anderson Floral Co.. ADderson, S. C. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, N. X. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. Baer, Julius, 138 E, 4th St.. Cincinnati. Bertermann Bros. Co., Indianapolis, Ind, Boland. J, B., San Francisco, Bowe, M, A,, New York, Breitmeyer's Sons. John, Detroit, Mlcb. Buckbee, H. W,, Rockford, 111. Ganger & Gormley, Chicago. Clark's Sons, D., New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O, Cooke, Geo, H,, Conn, Ave, and L, Washington, Crump, Frank, Colorado Springs, Colo, Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo, Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can, Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N, Y, Freeman, Mrs, J. D., Toledo, O, Galvin, Thos. F., Boston. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, 0, Geny Bros., Nashville, Tenn. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mlcb. Gude Bros., Washington. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. Hoffman, 59 Mass. Ave., Boston. Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. Idle Hour Nurseries, filacon, Ga, Keller Sons, J, B,, Rochester, N, Y, Kellogg F. & P. Co., Geo, M., Kansas City. Klft. Robert, 1725 Chestnut, Philadelphia. Lange, A., 25 E, Madison St,, Chicago, Matthews, 16 3rd St,, Dayton, O, May & Co., L, L., St, Paul, Minn. McConnell, Alex, New York. McKenna, Montreal, Can. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo, Meyer, Andrew, Jr., St. Louis, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Palmer, W. J., & Son, Buffalo, Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfeld St., Boston. Podesta & Baldoechl, San Francisco. PoUworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee. Relmers, M. D., 223 S, 4th Ave., Louisville, Ky. Rock Flower Co., Wm. L., Kansas City. Saakes, O. C, Los Angeles, Calif. Saltford Flower Shop, Poughkeepsie, N, Y, Sander, Otto, St. Louis, Mo. Schulz, Jacob, Louisville, Ky, Shaffer, Geo, C, Washington. Smith Co., A. W., Pittsburg, Pa. Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Texas Seed and Floral Co., Dallas, Tex. Valentine, Frank, 158 B. 110th St., New York. Waldbart ,fc Sons, Alexander, St, Louis, Mo, Walker & Co., Louisville, Ky, '•Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene, Brooklvn, N. Y. Wittbold, Geo., Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chi- cago. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson, Los An- geles, Calif. Young & Nugent, New York, Young's, 1406 Olive, St, Louis, Mo, Snows, He grows varieties which he knows are good commercially and the daily cut ran into the thousands. J. S. Simmons has purchased the business formerly owned by Thos. Plumb of Yonge street and now has a very fine branch store, the windows are kept attractive and it should prove a good investment. Ernest Graham, formerly of Reser- voir Park and Trethewey Model Farm, has started into the retail store trade St. Louis, Mo. Ardrew Meyer, Jr. Florist and Landscape Gardener. 3218 S. Jefferson Avenue. St. Louis, Mo. Alexander Waldbart k Sons Florists and Landscape Gardeners, AU kinds of Planting done to order. 5900 Norton Place, Hamilton Ave,, St, Louis. on Queen street. He is in a good sec- tion where there is not much competi-,. tion. i Albert Houle is the first on the mar- 1 ket with sweet peas. He has consid-j erable space devoted to these and has J timed his plantings to give a continu-; ous crop until next season. Wm. Jay, well known and well liked by the local florists, died October 21. He was injured in a street car acci- dent about four years ago and never quite recovered. Park Commissioner Wilson died while on a visit in British Columbia and it is expected the body will be brought here for burial. H. G. D. San Francisco. BUSINESS QUIET. Business has not been as brisk the last few days as it was one or two weeks ago. Chrysanthemums are plen- tiful and cheap, there not being much call for the small blooms, but large Major Bonnaffons and large whites sell readily. Violets are plentiful with but little demand. The outlook for Thanks- giving is for good business with plenty of stock. NOTES. The Retail Florists' Association voted in August to have all the retail store* in the city and suburban towns close at noon on Sundays, which has been followed ever since the action was taken. The fall show of the Pacific Coast Horticultural Society was a great suc- cess. There were fine displays of large chrysanthemums and choice dahlias of the best varieties. S. MARIETTA, O.— The Marietta Floral Co. had a largely attended opening a their greenhouses November 4. They also have opened a branch store at 12j' Putnam street. The officers of the company are O. Brent Gard, president; Charles Penrose, vice president; B. A. Plumer, secretary. i ign. The American Florist. 877 Leaders For 1912 CARNATION WASHINGTON. Washington Dark pink sport of Enchantress, Like all the Enchantress family leaders in their respective colors. Pink Delight ■*"•" •*"" "" White Wonder i:;s^J^ as a pure white and a producer, giving us twice as many exceptionally fine blooms as White Perfection. #^I^M|^^n Medium shade of pink very IWaa ^j^g large flowers. and best in its class The above varieties ready for January delivery, $6 00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Per 100 Per 1000 White Erchantress $3 oo $25 00 White Perfection 3 00 25 00 Victory 3 00 25 00 Beacon 3 00 25 00 Rose Pink Enchantress 3 00 25 00 Dorothy Gordon 3 00 25 00 Enchantress 3 00 25 00 May Day 3 00 25 00 Chicago Carnation Company A. T. PYFER, Manager. 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. P 878 The American Florist. Nov. II. tp= The Seed Trade. American Seed Trade Aaaoolatlon. Leonard H. Vaughan. ChicaBO, President; Marshall H. Duryea. New York. First Vice- President; Edear Gregory, Marblehead. Mass.. Second Vice-President: C. E. Ken- del, Cleveland. 0.. Secretary and Treasurer, Next annual convention. June, 1912. THIS season's trip of the Kuropean seed growers' representatives will be largely one of amelioration. "Flowebs" is the title of a new monthly to be issued by the Suburban Press, the first number to appear January, 1912. Hamburg growers of lily of the val- ley claim that though prices are very high, the demand is very dull. Noth- ing unusual about that. New York.— James J. Comont, of James Carter, Dunnett & Beale, Lon- don, Eng., is calling on the seed trade. This is Mr. Comont's twenty-ninth trip. Invitations are out for the wedding of Dr. Roger T. Vaughan, eldest son of J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, and Miss Frances Louise Lord, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. John Prentiss Lord, of Omaha, Neb., November 9. The sphagnum moss situation does not improve. Most of the pulled sup- ply in sight is undried and this has frozen. It is an even chance that this will not thaw out and if it does not, burlapped stock will hardly be obtain- able. PHILADELPHIA, PA.— W. Atlee Burpee & Co. report lively demand for sweet peas and another advance in garden carrot seed.— The Henry F. Michell Co. advises that fall bulbs are cleaning up very nicely. During the last few days of cold weather orders have been roll- ing in very rapidly. This firm's line of bulbs is still complete. CHICAGO. — Prices on the Board of Trade, November S, for grass seed were noted as follows : Timothy, $13.50 to , -.J.50 per 100 pounds. — Vaughan's Seed Store reports bulb trade holding up strong for this time of the j'ear. The new stock coming in, spirea, lily of the valley and the like, adds to the interest. — Peter Hollenbach is building a new 3-story and basement warehouse at 808 West Lake street, slightly west of Halsted street, and expects to oc- cupy it soon after the first of the year. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Growers for the Wbolesala Trade Only. SAN JOSE, CALIF. Wisconsin Seed Notes. The outlook for many varieties of vegetable seeds is not encouraging, writes A. Currie & Co., Milwaukee, Wis., deliveries being far short of con- tracts, and many late crops have suf- fered severely from the excessive rain- fall in Octolter. Prices will be very high in some lines, too high, we fear, to permit market growers planting the usual acreage. This particularly ap- plies to peas, which we believe have gone beyond the mark where it is profitable to grow them in many sec- tions for the market. The demand for fall bulbs has been far beyond expec- tations, and are almost entirely cleaned up on all lines. W. W. Johnson & Son, Ltd., Boston, Eng. W. W. Johnson & Son, Ltd., Boston, Eng.. formally opened a new 5-story and basement warehouse, 40 feet wide, 1(50 feet long and 52 feet high, with much ceremony October 26, and the Boston Guardian of October 28 takes advantage of the occasion to give an exhaustive account of the firm and its work, with portraits of its leading members. From this we gather that the business was established by Wil- liam Wade Johnson in 1820. The pres- ent members of the firm are F. Calder Turner, J. K. Woodhead, E. J. Deal, manager, J. W. Thorne and Alfred de B. Johnson, secretary. An extensive line of garden, field and grass seeds is grown and handled by this firm, Swede and other turnips being among the leading novelties. Papered Seeds In Canada. The amendment to the Canadian seed control act with reference to pa- pered seeds having the year in which they are filled printed . or stamped on the outside of packet, came into effect July last and is the law in Canada. This act or law applies to any and all papered vegetable and flower seeds sent through the mails or when sold by -the retail trade. Any papered goods coming into Canada are subject to the same restrictions. We have ev- ery reason to believe that those having charge of the government seed branch at Ottawa will see that the order is obeyed. While this dating of papered seeds will be an item of expense to the packet seed trade it should work for the benefit of the planter and pre- vent the indiscriminate sale of old and worthless seeds that may have been carried over an unknown time by the seller without any regard or care for the success of the planter. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers ol High Grade SEED Hollister, California Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondeoca Solicited. «r ^8? JsSL^ig^ mm Wr MORSE ^ co: ..WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS. SAN FRANCISCO. CALIFORNIA While the Canadian seed trade have this new seed act to contend with, they also have their troubles in se- curing supplies for the coming sea- son. The same conditions as prevail in the United States and Europe equal- ly affect the trade in Canada. Even with Canadian grown supplies they are exceedingly short of an average crop. It will be a very trying season both for the dealer and the planter. Steele-beiggs Seed Co. Duty on Pandanus Seeds. The following decision has been made by the general appraisers overruling the protest of Maltus & Ware, New York, claiming that pandanus utilis seed should not be classified as seeds not specially provided for, but were free of duty as palm nuts. The evidence seems to disclose that this commodity has been known for some time in the commercial world as palm seeds. It appears to be the seeds of a species of pine, sometimes called the "screw pine," and is in no sense the product of the palm tree. Just what is intended be covered by the term "palm nut" in the statute we are unable to determine, and there has been no testimony or evidence to en- lighten us upon that point. The rec- ord does not disclose that the term "palm nut" is used in the commercial world. We have passed upon thla same commodity in two previous cases where the records were as meager, ap- parently, as in this case. In both in- stances we have reached the conclu- sisn reached here and declined to hold the commodity free under the provi- sion for palm nuts. We do not think it is any true sense a nut. It consists a thick fibrous covering, containing in its inner parts a number of small ori- fices in which the germinating portion of the seed is found. A'isiTED CHICAGO : Alfred Emerich, representing Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., Paris, France. Esta-blished 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE, Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet, Cabbage, Carrot, Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Panley, Radish, Rutabaga, Tnrmp Sole .Agent for V. S. and Canada, CHARIJES JOHNSON. Marietta. Pa. THE KIMBERUN SEED CO. WHOLISALE SEED GROWERS SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA. Growers of Onion, Lettuce, Radish, etc. Correspondence solicited. Peas and Beans GROWERS FOR THE Wholesale Seed Trade. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Grand Rapids, Mich. igii. The American Florist. 879 Fancy Hand Picked ONION SETS 5+-inch Mesh LOW PRICES Orders Booked Now. Shipment — January, February , March Samples Sent Immediately on Request Yellow Danvers Red Weathersfield White Portugal Silver Skins J. Bolgiano & Son Almost 100 Vears EstabKshed Trade. Wholesale See^lsmen BALTIMORE, MD. Seedsmen requiring the very best selections of Garden Seeds (Vegetable aad Flower), especially Kelway*9 Celebrated English Strains on fet them at lowest IndepeDdeDt wholesale rates by seDdin? tbetr orders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers Langport, Somerset, England. Special QQotatioDS on application. QLADIOLUST PerKO Per 1000 Slashing Bride $0 65 $5 00 The Bride 75 6 00 Late Dug Formosum. Per 100 Per 1000 7- 9 tn. (250 to case) $ 7 50 $ 65 00 9-10 in. (200 to case) 11.00 100.00 A. HENDERSON & GO. Telephone Randolph 2571. 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO JV Practical, impartial commercial la- g-^^ boratory apparatus, as endorsed by _^ the Ass'n of Official Seed Analysts. M-9 Booklet free. Send samples to THE SEED TRADE REPORTING BUREAU, Postal Telegraph Building. CHICAGO Trade Directory Of The United States and Canada Price S3. 00. American Florist Co., oe^r^s... Chicago YE8,WE HAVE THEM Imported from Most Reliable Growers. Compare Our Prices. Ask for Samples. Spiraea. Per loo Gladstone $12 00 Queen Alexandra 15 00 Hyacinths, Best Dutch. Per 1000 Second size $35 00 Hyacinths, Dutch Roman. Per 1000 1/e Grandesse i Gigantea > $16 00 Queen of Blties ; French Roman Hyacinths. Per 1000 11-12 $14 00 12-15 22 00 Dark pitik 17 60 Cold Storage Giganteum. Always in stock. 6-8, 7-9 and 8-10 inch. Forcing Gladiolus Per looo Ackermann $6 00 Colvilli Alba (The Bride) 5 00 Blushing Bride 4 60 Peach Blossom 8 00 Spanish Iris. Per looo Five best sorts $4 00 Lilies (New Crop), Per 1000 Multifloruni, 9-10 $76 00 Glganteum, 6-9 65 00 Tulips. Cottage or Late Flowering. Per 1000 Bouton d' Or 7 50 Bridesmaid 7 00 Gesnerlana g oo Inglescomb Pink 10 76 Isabella 7 60 Maiden Blush 7 60 Sweet Nancy 7 60 Macrospila .■ 6 25 Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO. NEW YORK. Heniion the American Florist icheri writing REALLY GOOD I Which will give satisfaction to all who g^ow them are GODFREY'S SUPERB "Canterbury Bells" (Campanula Medium Calycanthema.) Without doubt the finest strain of this useful and ever-popular plant yet ofiered. ON EVERY POINT SUPERIOR TO ALL OTHERS The plants are models in growth, of pyramidal form, from 3 to 4 feet in height, and, as pot plants for cool greenhouses, they are extremely valuable. The flowers are much larger than those of other strains; of perfect form, i.e., sound both in cup and saucer. The colors are ver}' varied, in about ten shades of White, Blush, Rose Pink, Deep Pink, Mauve, Blue, Ivavender, Lilac and Violet. SEED ^^ pi'esent can be sold in mixture only. PRICE: One StiiUing and Six Pence per packet. Trade Price, Twelve Shillings per doz.; Ninety Shillings per 100. W. J. GODFREY ft SON, Exmouth, Devon, England Mention the American Florist when writing Surplus Stocks of | j^^ j^^^g^ g q^^,^ ^^ ^^ I. Multif loruffls, 7=9 m. <^-- '- *- ^'-«'- Write for Prices YOKOHAMA NURSERY CO. 31 Barclay St., NEW YORK Beaus, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tnmlp, Radish, Beet, Etc. S.T^lJc'inVi'n^."'"' MILFORD,CONN. 880 The American Florist. Nov. II, GET RICH QUICK Grow Cold Storage Lilies. A case of 200 7-9 Giganteums cost you $14.00. Will produce in 10 weeks at least 40 dozeoflowers. Fieure out your profits. Get a case at once from e. C. POIiWORTH CO,. Milwaukee. Wis ttentton the American Florist when writing Asparagus Plumosns Plants 2Vi in. $3,00 per 100. J25 IX per 1000. Cvf^Ttmcn ScoH Enelish strain, best ob- l/yC amtn JCea ,ainable $110 per ICO; $9.00 per lOCO. Write us. S. S. SKIDELSKYfi CO., 1215 BetZ Building. FBILADELPBIA PA. Mention the American Florist when writing John Bod^erS Sods Co. Los Angeles, California Wholesale growers of Sweet Peas, Tomatoes, Lima Beans, Lettuce, Asters, Cosmos and other Flower Seeds. Mmtion theA-ne-ican Florist when writing J. C. Robinson Seed Co. Waterloo, Neb. Contract growers of Cucninber, Canta- lonpe. Watermelon, Sqnash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar Flint and Field Seed Corns. Mention theAmerican Florist when writing GBT QUOTATIONS FROM LANDRETH SEEDS which SUCCEED ;»:"" Bristol, Pa. Mention theAmerican Florist when writing Contract Seed firowers CnenialtiPt ■ Pcpp". Egg Plant, Tomato, •PBUiaillBs. Vine Seed and Field Com. Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick €c Son, PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. Mention theAmerican Florist when writing Telegraph Code Am. Seed Trade Association — ^a.oo — either stiS or flexible cover. Address order AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. Mention the American Florist when writing Shamokin, Pa. — Harris Bros, have purchased a new auto delivery car to assist in the service to their patrons. Ipswich, Mass. — The display of cut flowers in the store of D. E. Measures received from the new greenhouses of W. W. Davy, attract considerable at- tention. Gladiolus Augusta Per 100 First Size, IK'-inch and up $17.50 Medium Bulbs, all blooming size. 15.00 Mrs* Francis King, America, May and Other Leading Kinds Splendid, Strong Bulbs in Quantity for Forcing. Write for prices. VAUCHAN'S SEED STORE GLADIOLUS AMERICA. New York. Chicago. mention the American Florist when writing Oats Barley Wheat Swedish Specialties Grown Under Governmen Control by the All. Svenska Utsaedes Aktieb. SVALOEF, SWEDEN. Descriptive Pamphlet Prices and Samples on application. A|e"i?s LOECHNER & GO., * 'sS^e"?" New York Oats Barley Wheat S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Bean, Cncnmber, Tomato, Pea, Maskmelon. Squash, Watermelon, Radish, Sweet Com. Correspondence solicited. Waldo Rohnert OILBOT, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower, Specialties: Lettuce Ooion. Sweet Peai. A«ter. Cosmos. MigDonette, VerbeDa in variety. Corre«pond«Dce Solicited. Contract Seed Grower SPECIALTIES: Prpper, Egg riant. Tomato, Vine Seed and Field Corn. EDGAR F. HURFF, Mullica Hill, New Jersey CorrespondcDce Solicited. Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers ♦ ♦ For the Wholesale Seed Trade. CSRPINTERIS, CALir. Asparagus..... 1000 100 « Plnmosu, 2*iin. pots $18 00 $2 00 Spiengeri, 2!^ in. pots IS CO 1 50 Primroses Perltt Chinese and Obconica Alba and Rosea $2 00 Obconica Gigantea ZHin. pots 2 50 Altcrnanthera, rooted cuttings, red and and vellow per 103. 50c Cash. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio. ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS NOVELTIES IN Flower Seeds for l!)IZ Descriptive List on Application. FREDERICK ROEMER, Seed Grower, QUEDLIhBUKG, GERMAN^ igii. The American Florist. 881 nnnHM nnnMMMnnn nnn nnn \ Boddington's ^^Quality'' Tulips DECORATION DAY OR MAY FLOWERING; DARWIN, ETC. Live, up-to-date and progressive, we might say aggressive, florists are planting more and more every year, the above useful and profit-bearing Tulips — because once planted they bloom from year to year with increasing value. With their immense flowers and long stems, (sometimes nearly three feet) and variety of colors, they sell as quickly again as the early varieties and come at a season when they always welcome. are are large Like the indispensable 14.00 15.60 15.60 26.00 le.oo nnnMMMnnnn n n n M H M n n n M M M n n n m m M n n n m M M n n n m m m n n n m M m n n n m m m n n n m M M n n n m m H H n n m n n n m m m n n n m m m n n n m m m n n n m m m n n n m m M n n n M m m n n n M M m n n n m n M M n 100 1000 Bizarres. Handsome, rich flowers, with yellow ground, feathered or striped with crimson, purple and white; finest mixed $1.00 $9.00 Bouton d'Or. Has deep clear yel- 1 0 \v, globular, medium-sized blossoms, with curious black- authered stamens 1.00 8.75 Bybloems (Violets). Late Tulips with white ground, blotched, striped or feathered with lilac purple, violet, blue or black; finest mixed 1.25 10.00 Darwins. Very large flowers of good shape, on tall, strong stems ; for brilliancy of color they surpass any other Tulip; they include every known shade from the lightest tint to the brightest hue; finest mixed... .85 7.50 Elegans, Dark crimson, beauti- fully reflexed 1.75 16.60 Gesneriana macrospila. Crimson- scarlet, black and yellow center .85 7.50 Golden Eagle. A showy and at- tractive variety. Color a rich deep yellow red. It blooms about the same time as Ges- neriana major 85 7.60 Golden Crown. Is a showy and attractive variety, with a rich deep yellow color, and the pet- als edged and tinged with red. It blooms about the same time as Gesneriana major 76 6.00 100 1000 Maiden's Blush, or Ficotee. Clear white, margined on the edge with pink. The flower is beau- tifully curved, but it is some- what difficult to give a correct idea of the color. When it opens the petals are white and margined or penciled with pink to cerise. After two or three days the flowers change to a deep rose, and, unless one is acquainted with it, it would not he recognized as the same Tulip. It stands remarkably well when cut 1.00 8.76 Parisian White. Rich lemon-yel- low, with deeper center 1.25 10.00 Royal "White. Pure white 2.00 18.00 Vitellina. Pale primrose, passing off to pure white, a tall and exceedingly handsome variety. 1.75 15.50 Boddington's "Quality" Superfine Mixture May-flowering Tulips, for acclimating, and for plant- ing in herbaceous or shrubbery borders 75 6.60 Choice May-Flowering, or Decoration-Day Tulips. 100 1000 Caledonia. Bright orange very beautiful variety $1.25 $10.00 Gesneriana Ixiodes. Beautiful yellow, with black center $4.25 $40.00 Ellen Willmott. Undoubtedly the finest May-flowering Tulip; flow- ers very large, beautiful form SINGLE NAMED TULIPS, 100 1000 Artus, Dark scarlet $0.86 $7.60 Belle Alliance. Scarlet; good bed- der 1.65 Cardinal's Hat. Dark red 80 Canary Bird. Beautiful late yel- low 1.00 Chrysolora. Pure yellow; hand- some dower 86 Cramoisie Brillante. Bright scar- let 1.00 Crimson King. Bright crimson; showy bedder 85 Duo van Thol. Red and yellow.. 1.00 Duo van Thol, Crimson 1.00 Duo van Thol. White (maximus) (true) 85 Duo van Thol, Scarlet 1.25 Duo van Thol. Kose 1.25 Duo van Thol. Yellow 1.76 Golden Queen. Very large yellow; fine globular form; the finest of its color 1.75 16.60 Joost van Vondel. Cherry-red, whltc-feathered $1.26 $12.00 La Reine. White, slightly rose- shaded; good forcer and bed- der. Florists' ftuality stock.. .85 7.60 La Reine. 100 1000 6.75 16.60 7.00 7.60 8.50 8.75 7.50 8.00 8.60 7.00 12.00 10.00 15.00 First size 76 La Matelas. Deep rose, edged white; fine for January forcing 2.00 19.60 L'ImmacuIee. Pure white; good forcer; early 75 6.25 Maas. Dazzling scarlet; splendid variety for bedding 2.00 18.26 Pottebaliker, Scarlet, let Bright scar- 1.40 13.00 Pottehakker, Pure Yellow. Large; pure yellow 1.75 16.50 Prince of Austria. Brilliant orange-vermilion 1.25 11.76 Proserpine. Rich, silky rose; early forcer 1.75 16.75 Princess Marianne. Fine white. .85 8.26 Royal, or Silver Standard. A good whit» $1.65 $16.60 Vermilion Brilliant. Bright scar- let and vermilion; excellent for pots, and very showy bedder. 1.50 14.75 White Hawk (true). Very large pure white; early 1,35 12.60 Yellow Prince. Pure yellow; one of the finest yellows for bed- ding or forcing 85 7.60 100 1000 and of a soft creamy yellow; very fragrant 4.60 42.00 Inglescombe Scarlet. Very bril- liant scarlet, black base; a grand variety 1.76 16.00 Darwin Tulips (To Name ) Darwin Tulips are among the most varied and beautiful of all the late Tulips. Planted in the border they come into flower In late May and June. Flowers and borne upon tall, erect stems. Mayflowering Tulips they for Decoration Day. . . . „ , 100 1000 Ani. iioozen. Large flowering: rosy pink $3.00 $27.60 Baronne de La Tonnaye. Clear rosy carmine i.go Dream. Soft lilac I.75 Loveliness. Soft rosy carmine; exquisite color 1,75 Mrs. Krelage. Large flower, soft rose. margined blush; very beautiful 2.76 Painted Lady. Creamy white.! 1.78 Pride of Haarlem. Rose, with blue base; (towers of great size and fine form 2.00 18.00 Hev. Ewbank. Vivid heliotrope- lilac, slightly bordered 2.60 22.00 Darwins, Mixed, . All colors, in splendid variety 85 7,50 ALL FIRST SIZE FLOWIRING BULBS ONLY. Single Tulips to Color Red, mixed, to color 75 7.00 White, mixed, to color 76 7.00 Yellow, mixed, to color 75 7.00 Pink and Rose, mixed, to color.. .76 7.00 Superfine Mixed Single Tulips. This mixture is made up of equal pro- portions of the best bedding Tulips, com- prising a variation of color and shades that make them very effective when massed In beds. 75 cts. per 100; $7.00 per 1000. Fine Mixed Single Tulips A mixture of good bedding Tulips for planting or selling over the counter to your retail customers, 60 cts. per 100, $5.50 per 1000. CROCUS, (Mammoth Bulbs.) 100 Albion. Blue, striped white $0.75 Baron von Brunow, Dark blue. ,75 Caroline Chisholm. White 76 Cloth of Gold. Yellow 76 Purpurea grandiflora. Deep pur- ple 75 1000 $5.00 6.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 King of the Whites. Largest white 75 Madam Mina. Striped "TS Mammoth Golden Yellow (top rootsl $1.00 Mont Blanc. Pure white 75 100 1000 6.00 6.00 $9.76 5.00 100 1000 Sir Walter Scott. White, Iliac striped 75 5.00 Mixed or In separate colors, white, striped, blue, variega- gated, yellow 35 2.75 342 W. 14th Street, S ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seedsman, t^l'^i^^ Z^: 882 The American Florist. Nov. II Write Us for Prices on GLADIOLI, HOME GROWN IRIS, LILIUMS, And Other Summer Blooming Stock for Fall and Spring Delivery. JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, floverfield,l.i.,n.v. \ CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO. La Fayette, Indiana. Mention the American Florist when writiifig SPECIAL ROOSEVELT FERNS 214-in. stock at $2.60 per doz., $17.50 per 100, $150 per 1000, can fill orders at once or book them for future delivery. Write us. GEO. AiKUHL, Pekin, III. Uention the American Florist when writing DesPlainesFloralCo. Carnations. Des Plaines, Illinois Mention the American Florist when writing Boston Perns... aVa-in-, $3.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. WHiTMANI SH-ln-. $6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. S60 at 1000 rates. HENRY H. MRROWS & SON. Whitman. Matt Mention the American Florist ichcn ivriting PHLOX AND IRIS $1.00 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. In phlox I have over twenty named varieties each one separate but -without the names, this being the only reason you can get them at this price. In Iris I have three colors all of the early blooming sorts, Yellow variegated, Lavender and the best of the blues. Good roots can be used for forcing or field culture. Samples for 26 cents. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing PEONIES At bargain prices. Also other stock. Write for list. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. Mention the American Florist when writing Carnations A SPECIALTY NiC. Zweifel, Nirih Milwaukee, Wiscontia. SIVIILAX Fine bushy plants, 2J4-inch, $1.60 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. Aspraagus Sprengeri, fine2V2-in., $1.60 per 100; 4-in. $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, fine plants, 2}^- inch, $2.00 per 100. Pansles, our well known strain, none better; Forget-ine>not, Daisies, (Bel- lis), Wallflowers, Sweet Williams, Gaillardias, all these are fine plants, at .$2.50 per 1000; $10.00 for 800U. HoUyhOClcS, double, in separate colors, 75c per 100, $5.00 per 1000. Lettuce, Grand Rapids, $1.00 per 1000; $8.50 for 10,000. J. C. SCHMIDT, otter and Maple Sts., BRISTOL. PA . Mention the American Florist when writing GERANIUMS Roofed Cuttings Good cuttings well packed. S. A. Nutt $11. 60 per 1000 Sicard and Poitevine 14.00 per 1000 Have no other varieties. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. Mention theAmcrican Florist when writing tgii. The American Florist. 883 We Are Now Booking Orders for Delivery in March, 1912 Double White Killarney This Rose, in the opinion of the best Rose Growers In the country, is The Most Needed Forcing Rose That Has Ever Been Offered Pure white, or practically so, with size, substance and petalage, it is a wonderful white summer rose, and as a winter forcing rose it has no equal. A cerise pink, with the same petalage as Killarney, but in growth and character of bloom it is stronger and heavier than KtMarney. These are the roses ihown at the Baltimore Convention in August. Awarded Certificate by the Chicago Florists' Club. See them at Milwaukee and Cincinnati. They will be at Detroit in January. Killarney Queen Each variety considered separately; prices the same. GRAFTED Each $0 75 250 $ 70 00 12 7 50 1,000 260 00 26..... 12 60 2,500 600 00 50 18 00 6,000 1,100 00 100 30 00 OWN ROOT Eadi $ 0 75 100 $ 25 00 12 6 00 l-'eO (iO 00 25 10 00 1000 ^. 200 00 60 16 00 No special price on larfterquantities than lOOOownroot plants We have an excellent stock of Dark Pink Killarney, Double Pink Killarney, Lady Hillingdon, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Melody, Mrs. Taft ( Antoine Revoire), and standard varieties. Our catalog will bt issued In December. We want you to receive one. Send us your name. A.N. PIERSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. ^immmmmmammaammwmamamammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmaBammmmmmmmmmmammmm&mmammmmmmmm^ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmBaBmammmmmmmmmm&ummmammammmm ma^mmmmmmmmmama^ 884 The American Florist. Nov. II. Yoor Opportnnity — Low Boib Prices We have had the best bulb trade this fall in the history of this concern. But we want to increase it by securing a lot of new customers. Therefore we are putting some of our prices down near cost. Terms: Net cash. This ofier is subject to change without notice. Chinese Sacred Lilies Basket (30 bulbs) %\ 00 Hamper (4 baskets) 3 60 Single Hyacintiis Ppr 100 Per 1000 Separate colors $2 00 $18 00 These are as large as many nse in named sorts. Early Roman Hyacinths Per 100 Perl' 00 White 2 25 20 50 Single Early Tulips Per 100 PerlOrO Artns $ 75 $6 75 Belle Alliance 1 60 14 00 Chrysolora 75 (> CO Cottage Maid 86 7 50 Due van Thol, scarlet ... 1 40 12 50 " •' " crimson.. 90 8 00 ' red and yellow.. 90 8 00 Keizerskroon 1 00 9 25 L'lmmacnlee (i5 (i (iO LaReine 65 6 00 Single Early Tulips Per 100 Per 1000 Rose Gris de Lin I 85 Yellow Prince 8S Superfine Early Mixed.. 86 First Quality Mixed 76 Double Early Per 100 Alba Maxima $ 90 Imperator Rubrorum 1 50 Murillo 90 Purple Crown 90 Rex Rubrorum 1 25 Superfine Mixed 85 Double Late Per 100 Per 1000 Y«llowRose $ 85 $7 60 Double Late Mixed 80 7 00 Darwin Late (Single) Tulips Per 100 Per 1000 Albert Kellogg $1 60 $14 60 Barom de la Tonnaye 1 60 15 00 Glory 2 00 18 00 La Candeur 2 25 20 00 Ex. Fine Darwin Mixed 1 00 9 00 $7 00 7 00 6 76 6 75 Per 1000 $ 7 75 13 00 8 00 8 50 11 00 7 00 Late or Nay Flowering Tulips Per 100 Per 1000 Bizarres $ 80 $6 76 Roses 1 00 9 00 Violets 1 00 9 00 Gesneriana Spath 1 00 9 00 Golden Crown 60 6 76 Picotee 100 8 50 Single Narcissi Per 100 Per 1000 La Candenr $1 00 $ 8 50 Empress, double nose... 1 60 14 00 Emperor, " "... 1 60 14 00 Golden Spur, " " ...186 16 75 Poeticus Ornatns 70 5 75 Trumpet Major 90 7 76 Trumpet Major, special forcing 126 1100 Double Narcissi Per 100 Per lOOO Double Roman $1 10 $ 9 00 Von Sion, double nose... 1 85 17 50 We catalogue all the leading kinds. If you are interested in varieties not mentioned, ask ns for special prices. It will be necessary to mention this advertisement to secure Ijenefit of these rates. JAMES VICK'S SONS, Rochester, N. Y. \Mm 'mmimmm Our Novelties For 1911 Will Even Eclipse Our Nev/ CHRYSANTHEMIMS Of this year and this was a Marvelous Collection. Descriptions and Prices on Application. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Micli. SiSP53 sssiSQ^issf^^i^^^^^gss^^^^m^^^sgisi 1 igii. The American Florist. 886 New Chrysanthemums New Roses New Carnations We will send out in 1912 some splendid Wells-Pockett varieties as usual. Among them will be Mrs. Geo. Burke a grand bronzy yellow. Mrs. A. M Henshaiv and Annie Angus* whites. Other kinds to be announced later. NEW ROSE SUNBURST This King of the Yellows, I am sending out with The E. G. Hill Co. The Rose of the Century. NEW CARNATIONS Wodenethe, the peerless white, and Brooklyn, a fine commercial pink. Don't take our word for anything. Gome and see them growing for yourself. It's the only way to form an accurate judgment. Charles H. Totty 886 The American Florist, Nov. II. 0* Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers* Association of America. H. F, Hall, Boston. Mass., President: C West, Irondequoit. N. Y.. Vice-President; S. W. Severance. 508 Walker BuildinE. Louisville. Ky., Secretary. M. L. Ruetenilt Cleveland, O. Treasurer. ^■i> Holiday Crops. The greenhouse grower should make every effort to come in with good crops of fine quality for the holidays. Not only for the direct profits received, but for the standing it gives him with the trade. Full deliveries, on time, and fine quality, are appreciated and not easily forgotten, and future business comes easiest. In our locality there is an extraordinary demand for Scarlet Globe radishes for Christmas, owing, no doubt, to their fine color. If well done and neatly bunched, enormous quantities can be sold at good figures. The experience with lettuce is other- wise; during several seasons past the Christmas sales of lettuce have not been above normal with us, hence we do not figure so heavily; but what the trade demands is a smaller leaf let- tuce, the kind that averages one- fourth pound per head is most desir- able. If this is clean of aphis, and tender, it will suit the market. Head lettuce will be in heavy demand if well headed and the grower who has good stock is sure of sale, either the south- ern kind or the greenhouse grown. To- matoes are gaining in favor and we be- lieve the time is coming when they will be much more of a factor than now. People are gradually appreciating the quality of greenhouse tomatoes and are .slowly learning to pay the price. This matter of price is the stumbling block, as too often the returns have been in- sufficient. In the line of special effort much can be done. Radishes require six weeks at this season and can stand more heat than lettuce, hence if slow some forc- ing can be done. As a stimulant, ni- trate of soda and sulphate of potash in small amounts applied direct to ground between the rows is a help to radishes, leaf lettuce, parsley, onions and cu- cumbers. It is ruinous to head lettuce owing to its leaf making tendency; for head lettuce we rather use the potash and fine bone meal, no nitrates. For green onions. Egyptian outdoor grown clumps can be placed into heat about three weeks before wanted, and a fine growth of succulent green produced in full light. Tomatoes can be accumu- lated by picking those showing color, wrapping in paper and storing in a cool place. The houses can thus run fairly warm to develop all we can. A few degrees more heat will often bring in many a pound of mushrooms, say for a week previous to Christmas. The market gardener will find choice celery his best card and no pains should be spared to put it up in attractive shape. Marketman. New York.— E. C. Haines & Co., Bed- ford Hills, have become incorporated to carry on a general florist and nur- sery business with capital stock of .$7.^,- 000. E. C. Haines, E. Krutsch, and W. R. Adams, all of Bedford Hills, are the incorporators. Quality Versus Appearance in Celery. Celery is bought, the same as let- tuce, by two classes of buyers — one class buys to eat, the other for deco- ration of their tables. It will be seen that where one buyer is willing to pay a handsome price for quality, the other buyer is indifferent to that part and looks for size and showiness only. This latter class is perfectly satisfied with the kind of celery shipped from Flor- ida in the winter, while the buyer to eat cannot find anything to attract him to this southern product. There is a great difference in varieties as regards quality; thus we have in the showy "White Plume a comparatively poor eat- ing celery. The next thing to it is Silver Self Blanching, a cross between White Plume and Golden Self Blanch. This variety retains the showiness of the White Plume and nearly ap- proaches its other parent in quality. It is also much dwarfer in growth, which is desirable. Golden Self Blanching, when well done, is the ideal celery for America, and will outsell anything else in the celery line. If this variety was stronger in constitution and at all re- sistant to blight it would be near per- fection: as it is, it is hard to grow and is easily damaged. Giant Paschal is considered the best of all celeries from an eating point of view, but it is defective in many ways. It lacks heart, has too few stalks and rusts easily while bleaching and when well done can only be handled with great care, rendering it unfit for whole- sale trade where handling is unavoid- able. Of the later green varieties we believe the newest comer. Winter Queen, the best. It is short and stocky, has a perfect heart, bleaches yellow, is tender enough for the average trade, yet will stand bunching and handling; is a good keeper and the safest for late sales. Our crops now are Golden Self Blanching and Winter Queen. The man who has an exclusive retail trade may very well cater to quality, but the grower for wholesale markets, especially for shipping, must necessar- ily look to size and appearance first. Bleaching, of course, is a big factor. No kind of celery is fit to use without bleaching and the skill applied there, combined with proper conditions of temperature and moisture, determines the final product as much, or more so, than the variety employed. MARKETMAN. PITTSBURG. Pa.— The annual chrys- anthemum show at Schenley Park opened October 29 with twenty thou- sand flowers in bloom. Foreman Jones received much commendation for the beautiful display. WatcO lor onr Trade Mark stamped en every brick of Lambtrt'a Purs Culture Mushrockn Spawi Substitution of cheaper gradeali thus easily exposed, Fresb sample i^C>^ brick, with illustrated book, mailed *-^3^ postpaid by manufacturers iiDcn re ceipt of 40 cents in postage, Addreii Trade Mark. American Spawn Co.,St.Panl.Mliin. ENGLISH, Best Quality, arriving constantly. Spawn is from j 25 lbs $2.00 selected specimens ( 100 lbs 6.50 AMERICAN. Our monthly shipments from ths manufacturer include all the varieties. Garden City ( 25 bricks $ 3J0 Pure Culture I 100 bricks 12.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO: NEW YORK: 31-33 W.Randolph St. 25BarclaySt. Success In Market Gardening REVISED AND ENI,A-RGBD EDITION. A new and larger edition of thl« well known work on market garden- ing. It contains everything a market gardener wants to know, and in a form easily understood. It is an invaluable guide to any one in the btisiness from the beginner to the most experienced. PRICE $1.10 AMERICAN TLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. CABBAGE OCTOBER and NOVEMBER Early Jersey Wakefield and Charlston Wake- field at $1 CO per 1000; in lots of 5000. 90c per 1000; lots of 50.030, special prices. LETTUCE Five best varieties— Grand Rapids. Bin Bostoo. Hanson. Tennis Ball and Black-seeded Simpson Sl.OOperlOCO. 5000 lots, 90c per lODO; 50.009 loti, special prices. 100,000 Tomato Plants In 2H-inch pots, in the five best varietiei: Comet. Sutton's. Al. Sutton's Winter Beauty. Sutton's .-ibundance. We are now booking order, for the above plants at $20.00 per 1000. Speclil prices on larger auantiiies. Our plants are grown from best seed obtaio able We are large truckers ourselves, cultivit ing 2O0 acres in variouscrops all the year. Fox-Hall Farm, ''no^" Norfolk, Va. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedllnburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER and FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) Specialties: Briiiis. Beets, Cilibages, Carrots. Kohl Babi. Leek. Lettuces, Onions, Peas, R.idisbes, Spinach, Turnips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Carna- tions. Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free ou application. HENRY METTE' S TRIirMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most hcaiitifiil in the world. $3.00 per oz., or $1.50 per 'i oz., 75c per 1-16 oz., postage paid. Cash with order. AU seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted tnie to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. I ALSO GROW LARGELY SEEDS ON CONTRACT. igir. The American Florist. 887 Pteris WUsonj WITTBOLD'S Plants ARE BES- Pteris Serrulata. Order Today and Avoid the Risk of Cold Weather Siifpmenfs Bedding Plants Aohryantbi-'S, P. do Bailor, 2 iu., $2.50 per 100. Ageratum, StPlla Gurnev and Princess Pau- line, 2-iu., $2.00 per 100. COLEVS, 2-inch. Per 100 Pfister, red and yellow $2.00 Beckwith's Gem 2.00 Golden Bedder 2.00 Verschaffeltii 2.00 Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, Kose, 2-in., $2.00 poi- mo. Gnapbalium Lanatum, 2-in.. $2.00 per 100. Heliotrope, 2-in.. $2.00 per luO. Ivy, ijernian. 2-in.j $2.00 per 100. Lantana Delicatissima, 2-in.. $2.00. Vincas, 4-iii., $2.00 per doz. ; $16.00 per 100. Rooted CnttlDgs ACHRYANTHES, Rooted Cuttings. Per 1.000 Metalliea $6.00 P. de Bailey 6.00 Lindenii 6.00 Warsi'.'Wiozii 6.00 Alternanthera, Rooted Cuttings, Aurea Nana. BriUiantissima, Paronychoides Major, $5.00 per l.ooil. COLEUS, Rooted Cuttings. Per 1.000 Beckwith's Gem $6.00 (ioldcii Bedder 6.00 Heliotrope 6.00 Marguerites, white and yellow cuttings. Stove and Greenhouse Plants Asparagus Baskets. $1, $1.60 and $2 each. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in.. $3 per IQJ; 3-in., $1 per doz. ; $8 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri. .^-in.. 75c per doz.; $6 per 100: $60 per 1.000; 4-in. (500 at 1,000 rate). $1.60 per doz.; $10 per 100; $80 per 1,000. CHOTONS. 214-in $1,00 per doz. 3-in 1.50 per doz. 4-in 25c each;$3 per doz. Tin., 4 in a pot 76c-$l each doz. doz. doz. $6.00 per l.ono. Yellow. Ill"; $18.00 per 1,000. Salvia, cutting's. Bontire and per l.OUO. FERNS BOSTONS. Each Doz. per in.. $2.00 Zurich, $6.00 Size 2-in. 6-in, 7-in. 8-in. 9-in. 100 $3.00 46.00 1.00.1 $26.00 $6.00 $0.75 9.00 1.00 12.00 1.50 18.00 Fern Baskets, each $1.00 ASST. FERNS, FOR DISHES, 2 in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. KENTIA BELMORIANA, Cyperus, 4-in $1.26 per doz.; $8 per 100 DRACAENA FRAGRANS. 21/i-iu ,$1.50 pel 3-in 2.00 per 4-in 3.00 per 5in 5.00 per doz. DRACAENA INDIVISA. 2-in $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000 7-in., 2;i, to 3-in. high, $1.25 each; $15 per doz. DRACAENA MASSANGEANA. 6-in $1.26 each DRACAENA TERMINALIS. 3-in $1.76 per doz. EUONYMOUS VARIEGATA, 2^2-in. (golden and silver leafi, 50c per doz. FICUS ELASTICA (Rubhers). 6-in 60c each; $6.00 per doz. FICUS REPENS, Vines. 2ii-in 50c each Ivy, English, 3-in 75c per doz. Ivy, English, 4-in. Fandanus Utilis, .$1.50 per doz. per doz. PAND.iVNUS. PANDANUS VEITCHII. 4in 60c each; $6.60 per doz. .*", in 76c each; 9.00 per doz. tl-in $1.00 each; 12.00 per doz. Primula Obconica, 3-iu $6.00 per 100 Primula Sinensis, 4-in., $1.60 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. SOLANUM ACULEATISSIMUM. 6-in., strong plants 6O0 each; $5 per doz. SOLANUM CAPSICUM. (Jerusalem Cherry.) j-in $2 per doz. ; $15 per 100 6-in - ?3 per doz. TRADESCANTIA VARIEGATA. (Wandering Jew.) 2.in 40c per doz. ; $3 per 100 Pot High Leaves 2Mi-in 8-in. 4 3-in 8-10-in. 4-5 4-ln 12-15-in. 4-5 Bin 18-20-in. 5-6 Tin 28-30-in. 6-7 Tin 40-44-iD. 6-7 8-in 44-45-in. 7-8 9-iu 48-60-in. 7-8 9-in 50-54-in. 7-8 Cocos Weddelliana, 2 in., $1.75 per doz.; $14 per luO; 3-in., $2.50 per doz.; $20 per 100. LATANIA BORBONICA. 2-in., 1 to 2 lvs..$3 per IMO; $26 per 1.000 4-in $3 per doz. ; $20 per 100 5-in $5 per doz. ; $40 per 10.) Each $0.75 2.60 4.60 5.50 8.00 10.00 Doz. 100 $1.60 $12.00 2.00 16.00 3.60 30.00 9.00 30.00 Pot 2y,-iD. 3-in.. . 4-in. . . 5-in. . . 5-in.. . Gin. . . KENTIA FORSTERIANA. High Leaves 8-in. 9-in. 20-24-in. 30-35-in. 36-38-in. 40-42-ln. 46-50-in. MADE UP PLANTS. 4-G 4-6 5-0 .5-0 0-7 $0.75 1.00 2.50 4.60 7.00 Pot 7-in !>in 10-in 12-in ARECA LUTESCENS. 3-in.. ."i plants in a pot, $2 per di: per 100. PHOENIX ROEBELENII. 2"/a-in $2 per doz.: $16.00 3-in $3 per doz. ; $22.60 5-in $9 per doz. ; $70.00 Sin $2. 7-in $2. $16 per 100 per 100 per 100 00 each 50 each High In Pot 24-30-in. 3-4 50-54-iu. 3-5 58-60-in. 4-5 W (!2-T0-in. 4-5 PHOENIX CANARENSIS. 36-40in. high $ 2. 50-54-in. high * 60.l)4-in. high 10. PHOENIX RECLINATA. 4-in 25c each; $3 per doz : $20 5-in 50'= '--"^^^ *5 g.in 75c each 10-in. 10-in. Doz. $1.50 2.00 3.60 5,00 9,00 12.00 Each $2.50 8.00 10.00 15.00 50 each 00 each 00 each per 100 per doz. per iloz. THE Pteris Magnifica. GEO.WiTTBOLDGO. ED6EBR00K, CHICAGO. Pteris Crotica, Albo Lineata. 888 The American Florist, Nov. II, The Nursery Trade AiB«rlcaa Aaaoclallon ol Naracryacn J. H. Dayton, Fainesiille, O.. President; W. H. WTmao. North Abington. Mass.. Vice. President; John Hall. Rochester.N Y..Sec'y Thirty-seTentb annual convention to b« h*ld at Boston. Mass.. 1912. THE Ohio Experiment Station has issued a statement warning people against the exorliitant prices and tlie misrepresentations of unscrupulous parties purporting to represent nursery firms of both known and unknown rep- uation. Catalpa one-year-old seedlings liave been sold at from %'20 to $40 per tliousand, and to enhance sales state- ments were made that the tree would grow to post size in three years and pole size in six years and that o,000 tree.s were required per acre. Hawthorns In the Arnold Arboretum. For persons who are interested in tile showy fruits of trees and shrubs which remain on the branches until late in the autumn or through the winter this is a good time to study the American species of hawthorns (Crataegus), although the leaves of many of these plants have already fallen, remarks the Bulletin of the Arnold Arboretum. A large part of the species in the collection were not known ten years ago and many of these plants are still too small to produce fruit, and now are the most interesting American hawthorns in the Arboretum. The handsomest American species to be seen here now is Crataegus nitida, one of the best garden plants of the genus as it is represented in North America. It is a native of the bottom- lands of the Mississippi River in Illi- nois opposite St. Louis where it grows into a tree of considerable size for a hawthorn. It is fiat-topped with wide- spreading branches; the leaves are dark green and very lustrous; the small flowers are produced in innumer- able clusters, and the fruit of medium size which now covers the trees is orange-red, long persistent and makes a good contrast to the bright red and yello%v leaves which have hardly begun to fall. Crataegus coccinioides and C. fecun- da from the neighborhood of St. Louis, like C. nitida, have been growing in the Arboretum for thirty years and are now broad bu.shy trees covered with fruit, although the leaves are begin- ning to fall. Crataegus coccinioides has large broad leaves and very compact semiglobose clusters of large flowers which are followed by a large dull red globose fruits, which are also in com- pact clusters and are produced every year in great confusion. Crataegus fecunda is one of the so-called Cock- spur thorns with large, thick, shining leaves, rather small flowers, and large, oblong, drooping, shining fruits which do not all fall until winter. Crataegus pruinosa can also be seen here covered with fruit although the leaves are gone. This small tree is the type of one of the distinct and most widely distributed groups of the genus, the pruinosae, which are distinguished by their large showy flowers, thick leaves and fruit which matures late in the autumn without becoming soft, sometimes remaining green and some- times turning bright red and usually covered with an abundant glaucous bloom. On Crataegus pruinosa the large, depressed, globose fruits turn bright scarlet and remain on the branches in good condition until late in the season; these, as well as the large blue-green leaves and the large flowers with the bright rose colored anthers of the twenty stamens, which are produced in wide and abundant clusters, make this a desirable orna- mental plant. Equally handsome but quite different in appearance is Crataegus succulenta, one of the tomentosae group. This is a late-flowering species with small flowers in broad flat-topped clusters; these are succeeded by globose fruits drooping on long stems, and until Oc- tober remain small and hard but later, and when fully ripe, enlarge and be- come deep scarlet with soft, orange- colored, succulent flesh, and in this condition are soon eaten by birds. There is also a plant of Crataegus Carrierei. This small tree is of doubt- ful origin, all the individuals having been obtained from a single seedling which appeared spontaneously several years ago in the nursery of the Jardin des Plantes in Paris. In some ways it resembles some Mexican species and it might be Mexican did not its hardi- ness in the Arboretum indicate that its home was in a colder country than Mexico. The fact that seedlings are identical with the parent seems to pre- clude the idea of hybrid origin: but whatever this may have been Crataebus Carrierei is an ornamental plant of the first class. It is now covered with its thick, pointed, lustrous leaves which are still green or only slightly tinged with yellow and which set off to advantage the large, light orange- red oblong fruits which are produced in great ;ibundance. Very beautiful, too, now, October .31, is the Washington thorn, Crataegus cordata, of the foothill region of the southern Appalachian Mountains and of southern Missouri, although it will be more beautiful probably a fortnight later when the leaves will have taken on their bright autumn colors of orange and scarlet; now they are just begin- ning to turn red and the shining sur- face contrasts beautifully with the small round scarlet fruits. The Wash- ington thorn should be more generally planted for it has much to recommend it. It is a slender, narrow tree, some- times thirty feet tall; it is one of the latest of the hawthorns to flower and the flowers, which are not large and dull-white in color, are produced abun- dantly. The leaves arc small and near- ly triangular, and the fruit, which ripens in October, remains in good condition on the trees until spring. The only objection to this tree is the brittle- ness of the branches which are often split or broken by severe storms. Some of the shrubbery hawthorns, like Crataegus Buckleyi, C. foetida, C. apposita. C. nemoralis, etc., are old enough to show their habit, and the beauty of their autumn foliage and of their fruits. The plants of this group, which is called Intricatae from the first species described in it, are all small shrubs, or occasionally small trees in the south, with very large flowers and large, highly colored fruit. Species in this group are found from New England to Georgia: and to On- tario, Michigan and Missouri: they ap- pear to be most abundant in Penn- sylvania, but are rare in the west. Until a dozen years ago they had been entirely overlooked by American bot- anists and were unknown in gardens, with the exception of Crataegus intri- cata, which had been grown and de- scribed in the Botanic Garden at Co- penhagen. Nearly all the species which are known are well established in the Arboretum and promise to become an important contribution to American gardens in which their dwarf habit, large flowers and handsome fruits will make them valuable. Roses In Cuba. We are much interested in roses in Cuba, but find that they do not come up to the descriptions which are given them by the American rose firms. We bud them all on a non-blooming stock which we have here, it is very easily rooted and a very vigorous grower, and one. that if it would stand the cold, would, we believe, be a magnificent stock for the rose grower in America. We have the following kinds which have done very well, American Beauty, Killarney, Perle des Jardins, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, Helen Gould, Paul Neyron, Maman Cochet, and a few others the names of which have been lost, but they are not of any particu- lar value. We would be glad to receive suggestions as to other varieties and where they can be obtained, and w« would give them a trial.. There is a .small demand for roses from the Amer- icans here, and the Cubans are great flower lovers, especially of roses of high colors, and all the court yards are small gardens of flowers. Holguin, Cuba. T. R. Towns- Fruit Trees^ppif.fl^r''- Fine Trees. Prices reasonable. MITCHELL'S NURSERY, Beverly, Ohio Jacs Smits & Co., T^o'CS? Azaleas, (hardy), Berried Plants, Bleediot Hearts, Blue Spruces, Boxwood, Clematis, Climb- ine Plants, Conifers, Evergreens, Funkiaa Is sorts, Hydrangea P. Q., Japan Maples, Peonlai, Pot-grown Plants, (Lilacs a specialty), Rboda- denrons, Roses, Spireas, Valleys. Price Utt Free on Demand. Arbor Vitae (Ttanya OcddentalU.) A splendid stock of 3 to 4 ft. and 4 la 5 ft. trees. Write for descriptions and prlcaa, ^ The Wm. H. Moon Co., MORRISVILLK. PA. LARGE TREES OAKS and MAPLES Plnea and Hemlocks ANDORRA NURSERiea. Wm. Warner Harper. Prop. Chestnut EUll, PHaA., PA. For Fall Planting Lilium Tenuifolium, Hansoni, Davnrl- cum, Henryi, Elegans and Wallace!; Daphne Cneorum, Delphinium For- mosum, Syringa Japouica, German and Japan Iris. Fall list issued in August. E. S. MILLER, Wading River.N. T. rgiT. The American Florist. 889 Freezing Weather Is at Hand. Order at Once. Vaughan's Choice Plants Araucaria Excelsa Glauca. S-ln. pots, 10-12 In. higb, 2 3 whorls 6-in. ■' 14-16 In. " 3 •■ 6-ln. " 16-18 In. " 4 " ARAUCARIA ROBUSTA COHFACTA. 6-ln. pots, 14-16 In. hlgU, 4-5 whorls 7-ln. •' 18-20 in. ■' 4 5 ■' ABECA LUTESCENS. 4-in. pots, :j plants each, 15-18 in. high ASPARAGUS. Hatcheri. Each Dozen 2M!-lnch »0.30 J3.00 PLUMOSUS NANUS. 2-ln 2%-in 3-in Bach .10.75 . 1.25 . 1.50 .$2.00 . 3.00 . . . .35 100 $15.00 Sprengeri. Seedlings 2M!-inch $0.60 3-inch 75 ASSORTED FERNS FOR DISHES. Fine stock, our selection of varieties.... .$3.00 . 4.50 . 7.00 $1.00 4.00 5.00 Posen $.8.00 14.00 17.00 $22.00 34.00 3.00 1,000 $100.00 $25.00 40.00 65.0U $ 8.00 35.00 45.00 .$3.50 $30.00 Boston Ferns. Each 214-inch $0.10 .25 .40 .76 1.00 1.26 Dozen $ 0.75 2.50 4.50 8.00 10.00 14.00 100 $ 5.00 20.00 35.00 60.00 75.00 100.00 JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Strong plants, field-grown, in pots $1.50 $10.00 Kentia Belmoreana. Size Pot 5-inch 7 " 7 •• 8 '■ 9 •■ TO " 10 •• Leaves ...5-6... ...6-7... ...6-7... ...6-7... ...6-7... ...6-7... ...6-7... Height 18 .28-30 .30-32 .36-38 .42-46 .48-50 .52-54 inch $ 0.75 ... 2.60 . . . 3.00 . . . 4.00 . . . 6.00 . . . 8.00 ... 12.00 Dozen $ 9.00 Kentia Forsteriana. Size Pot Leaves 4-inch 5 . 5 " 5 " 6 •' 6 •■ 8 " 8 •■ '. 8 •' Height ..5-6 ..5-6 ..5 6 ..5-6 ..6-7 ..6-7 ..6-7 ..6-7 ..6-7 15 .20-24 .24-28 .30-32 .34-36 .40-44 .44-48 . 52-55 . 60 . 66 inch $ 0.50 ... .76 ... 1.00 ... 1.60 . . . 2.00 . . . 4.00 . . . 5.00 ... 6.00 . . . 8.00 ... 10.00 Dozen $ 6.00 8.00 11.00 17.00 Per 100 $40.00 fAvs 8-inch Tuh ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. KENTIA FORSTERIANA-Made-ap. No. o( Plants Beltht 3-4 34-38-inch 3-4 40-42 " 3-4 44-48 " 3-4 52-56 " -... PANDANUS DTILIS. 3-inch 4-inch pots pots Bacb $0.16 .26 Size Pot 8-ioch . Phoenix Canariensis. Height 30-35-inch $3.00 40-45 •• 4.00 PHOENIX RECLINATA 24-26-inch $0.75 PHOBNIX ROEBKUNI Size Pot 4-inch $0.80 5 inch 1.26 Size Pot 6- inch 7-inch 8-inch 9-inch Tub PEPPERS, 5 inch Height 16 to 18-inch 20 to 22-inch 22 to 24-inch 24 to 2a-inch CHRISTMAS, Spread Each 20 to 22-inch $2.00 22 to24-lnch 2.60 24 to28-lnch 4.00 30 to 32-inch 6.00 Each Dozen Per 100 ....$0.20 $2.00 $16.00 ■acta .$ 4.00 , . 6.00 , . 6.00 . 8.00 Ooien $ 1.50 2.50 $ 8.00 $ 6.00 14.00 Dozen $22.00 CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, new york Greenbouses. Trial Grounds and Nursrrles: Western Springs, 111. 4 TEW GOOD THINGS YOl WANT. .Geranlnms, Nutt. Buchoer. Ricaid. Perkloi, Poitevine, 2 in. $2.00 per ICO. Boston Ferns, 5 in. 25c each. WUtBBnl Ferns, 4 in.. 2Sc. Dracaena Ind., 3 in.. )5.00: 4 in., $1000: S-in. $25 00 per 100. VlncaVar., 2in.. 2c. Asparagus Sprengen, 2 in.. $2.50 per lOO. Asparagns Plomosus, 2 in.. $3 00 per 100. Cash with order GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing VERBENAS ! Verbenas! Verbenas!! Large variety of "ii^-inch stock now ready for shipping. Fine for use in the South. J.LDILLON, Bloomsburg,Pa. To move this seasooablestock quickly, we am offdrioff it uDtd sold at pi ices that will either sell it er show usthatoooDeisiD Deed of this stock. FERNS Amerpohlii. Barrowsii Scottii, Eleeantissima Boston Jacksoni Sword and Whitmanifrom4-iD. pots $15 00 per 100 Same varieties in 2H in. pots $4.00 per 10''. Bex Bfgontas. assorted varieties 3 in. $5,00 per lOO California Privet, 3 to 5 It specimens 10c; 2 to 3 ft 5c: 18 to 24 in. 3c. Clematis Paniculata, Enormous 3 yr.-old clumps 12c. AMliaea. Wliite. ^ to4ft . 6c: Blanche, 3 to 4 ft, 6c. Viburnum Plicatom. Specimen plants. 4 to 6 ft. 15c: 12 to IS-in.. 7c; 8 to 10-in. Jo. The Ditigee & Conard Co,, West Grove, Pa. Uention the American Florist when writing For Names Use The Trade Directory SS!Sb 890 The American Florist. Nov. 11^ Plants That Speak a jrreat deal for themselves as far as quality, health and value are concerned, is what we are offering to the trade at present. The man who handles our Kenfia Belmoreana p.rda;^ Kentia Belmoreana, 4 ioch 14 inches high $ 3 00 5 ioch. 16inches higb 6 00 6inch. 18 inches high 9 00 6 inch, 20 inches high 12 00 6 inch, 22 inches high 15 00 Each •■ " 6inch, 25 inches high $150 6inch. 30 inches high 2 00 " 7-inch. 34 inches high 2 So 7-inch, 48 inches high 4 Oq " " 8 inch, 54 inches high 5 Og Sraucaria Excelsa PerdM. Per 100 Arucarla Excelsa. 5 iach $6 00 $45 00 can rest assured that he is handling the best and that the stock will meet with ready sale and please his Better send in your order will take good care of you customers, now. We HOLTON & HINKEL CO., 462 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Buffalo. AN OVEESUPPLY OF CARNATIONS. I Trade the past week has been good. Several debutantes were presented and a number of weddings were on the cal- endar, consequently the florists have been busy. Flowers have been equal to all demands. With carnations in pink and white in over stock. Chrys- anthemums are getting more plentiful and of better quality. NOTES. Funeral work has been very good. The death of one of the firm of the Tonawanda Iron & Steel Co. was the occasion of a large quantity of flowers. An elaborate blanket of pink roses and lily of the valley, arranged by Ander- son, was very beautiful, while other designs of elaborate workmanship were furnished by other florists; also a fine lot of loose flowers. The ar- rangement of the flowers was in S. A. Anderson's care. Politics attract florists or florists are sought for political oflices. We have Chas. Schoenhaut for councilman, W. A. Adams for supervisor, and now it is Judge Boettger of Eggertsville. R. E. Boettger has been nominated for jus- tice of peace in the town of Amherst. Success to you, Rudolph. J. Benson Stafford has had a very attractive window, in fact, all of the Main street stores seem to vie with each other in attractive windows, from Palmer's lower store to Miss Sauer's, on Upper Main street. ■There is talk of a flower show at North Park under the supervision of the Buffalo Florists' Club. The Park has a grand exhibit and we hope it will take place. Decorations in W. J. Palmer & Son's Genesee store have been very attract- ive lately. The meeting of the Buffalo Florists' Club has not taken place as yet. Mrs. W. P. Kasting is seriously ill. Bison. Worcester, Mass.— Fred Madaus has been granted a building permit to erect a greenhouse on Heywood street. Pitchbdrg, Mass.— Clyde A. Lesure has purchased the flower business of Mrs. C. E. Mansfield and is making many improvements. HYDRANBEA OTAKSA For Easter and Decoration Day Six-inch, pot-grown, well branched and set with flower bnds. Otaksa, with 6 and 6 branches $20.00 per 100: 4 branches $15.00 per 100 Souvenir de Claire, line pink (same color as Gloiie de Lorraine Begonia), 7 to 10 branches 25.00 per 100 AZALEAS TULIPS 10 to 12 inch crowns $6.00 per doz. La Rcine, highest forcing 12 to 14 inch crowns 6.00 per doz. qnmlity $5.00 per 1000 SEND FOR SURPLUS LIST OF BULBS Contains some very special, low, clean-up prices, JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY Wholesale Florists and Nurserymen, NEWARK, Wayne County, NEW YORK STATE B. & A. SPECIALTIES Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreenft, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Autumn Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseriei. WE are only a lew miDHtes from New York City; Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. BOBBINK& ATKINS Nurserymen and Florists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. igit. The American Florist. 891 Drccr Special Araucaria Values If still 4 in. 5 in. 5 in. 6 in. 6 in. 7 in. you have not yet secured your supplies for the holidays, we can serve with stock of exceptional values in all sizes and varieties. Araucaria Excelsa 6 ins. high, 2 to 3 tiers % .30 10 to 12 ins. high, 3 tiers 40 high, 3 to 4 tiers 60 high, -) tiers 75 high, 4 tiers 1.00 high. 4 t« 5 tiers l.L>6 pots pots, pots, 14 to 16 ins, pots, 16 to 18 ins. pots. 18 to I'O ins. pots, 20 to L'4 ins. Araucaria Excelsa Glauca 5 in 6 in 7 in 5 in. 6 in. li in. 7 in. 5 in. 6 in. (i in. pots, 10 to 12 ins. high, pots, 1.'! to 15 ins. high, pots, 16 to 18 ins. high, 3 tiers $ .75 3 tiers 1.00 4 tiers 1.50 Araucaria Excelsa Robusta Compacta pots, pots, pots, pots. 10 to 12 ins. high, VI to 14 ins. high, 14 to 16 ins. high, 16 to 18 ins. high. to3 tiers $ .75 :: tiers 1.00 ! to 4 tiers 1.25 4 tiers 1.50 Araucaria Excelsa Plumosa A splendid variety, almost as compact as Robusta Compacta and of a richer, deeper color. pots, 10 to 12 ins. high, 3 tiers $ .66 pots, 12 to 14 ins. high, :! tiers 76 pots, 16 to 18 ins. high, I tiers 1.00 Tlie Above Prices are Intended for tbe Trade Only each each each each each each each each each each each each each each each each Consult Our Special Offer of October 12th for anything else that'you require in the Decorative Line. A copy will be mailed to you for the asking if yon have not received one. Peonies, Hardy Perennial Phloxes and Japanese and German Iris are the leading and most important Hardy Peren- nial Plants. We handle thefe in immense quantities and shall be pleased to send yon special price lists of same if interested, HENRY A. DfiEEfi, 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners. Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prof. CraiE and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recoenize the erowinE importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up-to-date methods and practice are in demand for the , best positions. A knowledge o' Landscape Gardening Is indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dept. A. F., Springfield. Mass. PROF. CRAIG. Mention the American F'/orist when writing PLUMOSUS Extra fine stock at $2.50 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. SPRENGERI Good stock at $1.50 per 100: $l5.C0per lOOO. Honest samples for 10 cents. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. *fention the American Florist when writing ASPARAGUS iX'err"" 4-in., $5100 per 100. Good large stock, 4,00O One -Year- Old Richmond Rose Bench Plants, $3 50 p.-r luo; $30 CO per 1000. GEO. REINBERG, 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago Uention the A.mertcan Florist when writing Seasonable Stock Christmas Peppers, 4-inch pots, fine, $10,00 per lUO. Primula Obconica, G i g a n t e a (Arendsi), .$:!.00 per 100. Fern Dish Ferns, heavy, 2'4-in- pot plants .$:', per 100; $26 per 1000. Asparagus Plumosus, 214-in. $3. CO per 100; $_'6.00per 1000; Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in. pots, $2 00 per 100; 4-in. pots, heavy, |10 per 100. Boston Ferns, 5-in. pots, $25.00 per 100; 6-in. oots. $40.00 per 100. Hydrangea Otaksa, fine pot grown stock, 4-in., 2 and M shoots, $20 per 100; 6-in. pots, $35 per 100. Hydrangea Otaksa, extra speci- mens, for large tubs, 12 to 15 shoots, $1.00 each. Field grown. Genista Racemosa, (Hd. pot plants $26 per 100, Gladiolus, Blushing Bride and The Bride, 60c per 100; $6.00 per 1000. Tulips, Single superfine mixture, 70o per 100; $6.00 per 1000. Tulips, single, named colors, red, white, rose and yellow, 80c per 100; $7. 00 pet 1000. Tulips, single, Darwin special mix- ture, 90c per 100; .$8.00 per 1000. Tulips, single, Gesneriana, Mac- rophila (scarlet) 80c per per 100; $7.50 per 1000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0. Mention the American Florist when writing ROSA RIGOSA California Privet The Trne Japan Rose. Fine stock of well grown, well rooted and well ,,. , ,. . ^ graded 2 year plants; first-class in every respect: 76,000 one-year Seedlings, for lining out, - - 6-8 and 8-10 inches. 76,000 BerberlS Thunbergli, 1-year, very strong, XXX 10-15 inches. 25,000 Clematis Panicuiata, 2 years old, field-grown. Write for prices. Rhode Island Nurseries, Newport, R. I. Per 100 12 to IS in., light branched. $1 00 15 to 20 in., 3 or more branches 1 50 20 to 30 in. 4 ot more branches 2 00 2H to 3ft., strong 6 or more branches 3 00 3 to 4 ft., extra heavy, 8 or more blanches 4.00 Write for special prices on carload and large orders. GHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J 000 $ 7.00 If'.UO 15,00 25 00 30,00 892 The American Florist. Nov. 11^ HOLIDAY BOOKS. The following books should be in every florist's and gardener's library. A good book on any subject in which you are specially interested is worth years of experience and should be kept convenient for reference at all times. Send prices quoted and we send the books. Practical Floriculture (Peter Hen- derson).— A guide to the successful propagation and cultivation of florists' plants. Illustrated. 325 pages. $1.50. The American Carnation (C. W. Ward). — A complete treatment of all the most rnodern methods of cultivating this most important flower. Illustrated $3-50. Fumigation Methods (Johnson).— A practical treatise on cheap and effective means of destroying in.sect pe.sts. Hand- somely bound and profusely illustrated. 250 pages. $1.00. The Horticulturists' Rule-Book (L. H. Bailey). — Contains information valuable to all those engaged in any branch of horticulture. Illustrated. 312 pages. 75 cents. Manual of the Trees of North America (Sargent). — The most com- plete and authentic nork on the sub- ject. The pages number 826, with over 600 illustrations. $6.00. The Rose. — Its cultivation, varieties, etc. (H. B. Ellwanger). — A complete guide of the cultivation of the rose, to- gether with the classification of all the leading varieties. $1.25. Steam Heating for Builders (Bald- win).— Contains valuable data and hints for steam fitters and those who employ this method of heating. The 350 pages are fully illustrated. $2.50. Heating and Ventilating Buildings. (Carpenter). — This book covers the en- tire subject most fully. In the prepa- ration of heating and ventilating plans it will be found a most valuable guide. $4.00. Chrysanthemum Manual (Smith), ■ — By an expert who has given his un- divided attention for twenty years to the improvement of the chrysanthemum and its culture in detail. Profusely il- lustrated. 40 cents. Greenhouse Construction (Taft). — It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It lias 118 illustrations. $1.50. Daffodils, Narcissus and How to Grow Them (A. M. Kirby). — Contains all that is really worth knowing about these most popular of spring bulbs, writ- ten from the standpoint of American conditions. Illustrated, 233 pages ; post- paid, $1.21. Hedges, Windbreaks, Etc. (Powell). ^A treatise on the planting, growth and management of hedge plants for country and suburban homes. A vol- lune of 140 pages, with twenty-two il- lustrations, so cents. The Vegetable Garden (Vilmorin- Andrieux). — The best and ^ most com- plete book on vegetables ever published. There are 782 pages and hundreds of illustrations in this English edition, ed- ited by Wm. Robinson, the noted Eng- lish horticultural writer. $6.00. The American Florist Co-. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. PREPARE EOR THE HOLIDAYS t®~ Second Consignment— 76 cases of Holiday Azaleas for Christmas, Kentias, Palms, Latania Borbonica, and, to make the importation complete, a Third Con- signment of our well known specialty, the Araucarias, Robusta Compacta, Excelsa Glauca and Excelsa, have just arrived, per steamer Menominee, on Oct. L'3rd, from Antwerp, Belgium. Now, with or in connection with onr already immense stock of Holiday Plants, the so well known firm of Godfrey Aschmann will take first rank in importing, growing and shipping of Holiday Plants, CHEAP, GOOD AND RELIABLE. Therefore, don't be deceived. Be on the look out. Save money. Buy only from the man who is well known to be in the position to give you both bargains and good stock besides. Araucaria Excelsa Our Specialty. Warning — Don't be deceived. Now. as well as for ihe last twenty-five years, we hold the grouod as leaders ID importiDg. growing and shipping of our specialty, the Araucarias. For decorative purpuses. ID connection with palms, they will make a fine display. Araucaria Excelsa, raised from top cut- tings. 6-7 inch pots. 4 to5 years old 5. 6 and 7 tiers 25. 28, 30, 35, 40in. in htight $1.00 «l,25.$1.50.$2,00to$2.50each Araucaria Excelsa Glauca and Robnsta compacta, b - 7 m. pots, fine bushy plants $1 OX $1.25. $1.50. $2,00 each Araucaria Excelsa, out of 5. 5Vi. and 6- in. pots. 2 to 3 years o4d, 3. 4 and 5 tiers. 14. 16, 18, 20 to 30inches high. . 50c, 75c andSl.OOeach To make room lor .\zalea«. Falms. etc . just arrived from Beleium. ^B^ Just look! We can sell you an Araucaria ExceUa. Skin. pots. 3 to 4 tieis 12. 14 to 16 in. high at only 30c to 35c. Be quick about it. Kentla ttelmoreana, 4 year old. 30 to 35 inches high, $1.00 $l,55aJid$1.50. Kentia Forsterlana, 4 year old. 30 to 35 inches high. $1.00, $l,25and$l, 50, Kentia Forsterlana, 4 year old. 24 to 26 inches high, ,5't to 75c. Kentia Belmoreana, 4 year old combinatioD or made up of 3 plaots, 26 to 28 inches high. 75c. $1.00. «1, 25 and $1.50. Kentia Belmoreana, combinatioD or made up o 3 plants, 3 year old 24 to 26 inches high. 7Sc to $1.00. Kentia Belmoreana, 4 year old, single. 26, 28 to 30ioche. high. 75c. $1.00 and $1.25. Kentia Belmoreana,3ycat sold. 5H to 5H in. pots. 20 in. higo and up. single plants. SOc to 60c. Cocos Weddellana Palms, made up of 3 plants 4 to Sin. pots. 30c and 40c; 3-in.. ISc. 18c and 20c; 4 in., 25c, Cycas Revoluta or Sago Palm, the genuine large and long-leaved variety, impotted direct from Japan 6 7 in. pots. 5 to 15 leaves to a plant 12e per leaf. Areca Lutescens, 4 in. pots made up. 18 to 20 in, high 20c to 25c; 5-in.. 20 10 25 in, high, 30c to 35c. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus,2y2m., $3.00 per lOU: $25,00 ner 1000; 3-in.. $5,00 per 100; 4 in., $10,00 per 100. Solanom or Jerusalem CSierries, 6 in., full of noe berries. 25c. 35c and 50c. FicUSElastica (Rubbers) 5!4 to SHin. pots, very fine stock. 25c; 5^ to 6 in. pots 25 to 28 in high. 35c. 40c and SOc; 7 in. pots. 30 in. high and up, 75c to $1.00. Cineraria BybridaGrandiIlora,.^scbmaan's well- known sira n, 2V4-iD, pots. $3.00 per 100; 3 in. Dots. $6 no per 100; 4 in. lOc. Primula Obconica Grandiflora, assorted colors in bloom, medium large 4-in.. 15c; SH-in..25c; bushy. Poinsettlas, 3in..t5c; Iarge4in., ready to shift iDtoSin 25c; 5H to 6 in., single or branched. 35c 4Pc to ,5nc." Cyclamen Grandinora,4 in.. 25c; SViin.. 35c. Priirula Chmensis.John F. Rupp'ssowell knowD strain, assorted colors, 4-in,, 10c, Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. This isanotherEreat siwcialtyofours. We have grown them very e-xtensively for the past ten years. Our special t»eal ment makes the flowers very bright. We have Ihe bright red and the pink Lonsdale. Have a houseful. Now ready. in bloom for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas. 6 in. pots. SOc. 60c 7;cto$1.00; 3-i». pots, 12c to $1 00, Begonias New Improved Erfordi, Aschmann s Beauty, the finest Christmas and winier bloom- ing Begonia in existence. Their beautifal pink and briliht red large flowers are a ruzzle to any- one who sees them in bloom; in flower now and all the winter ihrnugb; large 4-in. pets. 20c: large SVi-in. pots. 35c. Bear io mind this is an imn\£nse b'oomer which has no equal. Begoiua Glory of Cincinnati, SH to 6 in. pots. 75c. Another specialty cl (urs are now in. Azalea Indica. New stock. They arc all in fine coixliiion. full of buds. Now is the time to start for Christmas forcing. We have for Christmas the so well adapted standard varieties— Deutsche Perle double white: SinioD Mardner and Mme. Pelrick double pick; Ver vEeneana. double rose variegated Price; SOc. 60c 75c $1. CO. $125. $1.50 to $2 00 Easter Vari- eties—Schryveriana. Vervaeneana Simon Mard ner. SOc. 7Sc. $1 00. $1.25 $1.50 to $2 00; Mme Van der Cruyssen. Niobe, Empre4s of India Apollo, Prof. Wolters, and others, in bud. Just Arrived vvitli the Azaleas. .\ fine consignment of Latania Borbonica, in first class condition, perfect follawe, largesiock. 8 good leaves, height given in consular invoice at .^i to 40 ID., fit for 7 10 8 in Dots. $1,00 to $1,50. Combination Latania Borbonica (3 plaots) Id a 6-iD. pot. which sives them a tine appearance. bushy, about 13 to 14 leaves to a pot. 6-in. pots 7,Sc to $1 on Adiantum Hybridum, large 4-in.. 15c; medlnis size 4 in.. 10c. Three Houses in Ferns Pot, Not Bench Grown. Nepb.Scottii, Scliolzell and Whltmani. 4 in pots. 15c to 20c; SV? lo 6-in. pots. 25c 35c. 40c and SOc; 7-in.. 7.5c to$1.00, Boston Ferns, SH in., 33c to 40c; 6-in. .50c: 7-la. 75c t" $1.00; as large as a bushel basket. Neph. Cordate Compacta, 4 in.. lOc Ferns for Dishes, a good assortment. 2H-in. pots $5.n0perll0 laraeplants, Pteris wilsoni Ferns, 6 in. pans. 3 pliants is a pan 25c to 35c per pan; very bushy. Fern BtfllS, imported direct from Jap-an. alreidy started. SOc. What Mr. F. J. Michell, of the Well Known Soed House. Henry F. Michell Com- paoy. Phlladelphls. Said; "Oct. 28 1911. "Have .lUst visited the greenhouses of Godfrey .\schmann. and must say it was indeed a great surprise to me. I have never seen a better lot of /Xraucarias. Azaleas. Ferns and other pi pnts in all sizes and prices as are at Mr Aschmann's." 25 at 100 rates. Cash with order, please. All plants must travel at purchaser's risk. GODFREY ASCHMANN Wholesale Grower and Importer of Potted Plants, 1012 W, Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. jgii. The American Florist. 893 tieacock's Palms and Terns Borne Grown. Strong and Well Established. Order at once, while you can have them Shipped by freight. While our sales have been much heavier than ever before, we are still strong on sizes quoted: Rentia Belmoreana Pot Leaves 3 -in. 6 6 -in. 6 to 7 6 -in. 6 to 7 Cedar tub Leaves 7 -in. 6 to 7 7 -in. 6 to 7 9 -in. 6 to 7 9 -in. 6 to 7 9 -in. 6 to 7 In. high Each Doz. 8 to 10... $ 1 BO 12... 2 00 18...«0.B0 6 00 24... 1.00 12 00 In. high 34 to 36.. 36 to 38.. 40 to 46.. 42 to 48.. 48 to 64.. Each Doz. $2 50 $30 00 3 00 36 00 4 00 48 00 6 00 6 00 Cocos Weddelliana Pot In. high 100 2^-in. 8 to 10 $10 00 aVz-in. 10 to 12 15 00 Kentia Forsteriana Pot Leaves In. high Each Doz. 6-in. 5 to 6 28 to 30 $1 00 $12 00 6-in. 8 34 to 36 1 60 18 00 Kentia Forsteriana Oedar Made Up tub Plants In. high Each Doz. 7-in. 4 36 $2 60 $30 00 7-in. 4 36 to 40 3 00 36 00 9-in. 4 40 to 42 4 00 48 00 9-in. 4 42 to 48 6 00 60 00 Cibotium Schiedei Cedar tub. Spread Each 9-in. 4 to 5 feet $4 00 to $6 00 9 in. 6 to 6 feet 6 00 Areca Lutescens Pot Plants in pot In. high Each 36 $2 06 42 3 00 7-in. 3 8-in. 3 Cedar Tub Plants in tub In. high Each 9-in. Several 48 to 54 $6 00 9-in. " 6-ft 7 60 Phoenix Roebeleni Pot Each 6-in. Nicely characterized $1 00 6-in. 18to20-in. spread 1 60 Cedar tub High Spread Each 7-in. 18-in. 24-in $2 00 JOSEPH HEACOCK CO. WynCOte, Pa. Railway station, Jenicintown Ferns for Dishes Per 100 Per 1000 2Hln $3.50 $30.00 Asparagus Plumosns, 2k-iDcb $3 50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. 3iD. $6.00 per 100. Primroses, Obconica, best large flowering strain, strong 2V2 inch pot plants. $3.00 per 100; $«.00per 1000. son at 10(10 rates. Cash with order Rubber Plants, 6 in pot. 20 24 in. high. 50c each. Arancaria Excelsa. 5 in. pot. 50c to 75c each; 6-in. pot. $1.00 to $1.25 each. FRANK OECHSLIN, 49 1 1 QulnCT St.. CHICAGO SMITH'S ADVANCE CHRYSANTHEMUM stock plants 25c each. Golden Glow, stock plants lOc each. ELI CROSS, 16 Moiu-oe Street grand ^apids MICH. SPECIALTIES. Roses, from 3-ln poti. Chrysantberanmt Carnations for fall delivery. SmUax. Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prlcei low. Send for Hit. Wood Brothers. 5fw°fo% The Trade Directory Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada. Price: $3 00 postpaid. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO S'* Boston Ferns for growing on. we have 15.000 of them 4inch $15 00 per 100 Sinch 25 00 per 100 6inch 40.00 per lOO Asparagus PIaniOSas,2 inch $2.50 per 100 — Cash, please. THE REESER PLANT COMPANY Exclusively Wholsale SPRINGFIELD, OHIO Mention the Americaji Florist when writing J. D. Thompson Carnation Go. Carnation Specialists JOLIET, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants JOHN scon, RnUand Rd. a E. 45tb St. BROOKLYN. N.Y. LEEDLE SPRINGFIELD 21'2-ln. ROSES 4-in. Shipping - Booking — Growing. meld Gro-wn CARNATION PLANTS Direct from the Grower. Per 1000 Lawson Enchantress 4c each 35 00 Sangamo, 4c each 35 00 Alvlna 4c each 35 00 MayDay 4c each 35 00 Winsor 4c each 35 00 Victoria 4c each 35 00 Boston Market 4c each 35 00 We never shipped a nicer lot of plants than we are novr offering. Large, bushy plants with many shoots. At the above price it would pay you to buy this stoc^i to plant in your houses after the early 'mums are gone. Every plant guaranteed or you can return them. Cash with order. HOWARD P. KLEIN HANS, 66 Centre Square, EASTON, PA. STOCK 'MUMS at $5.00 per 100, in the followioe varieties: Golden Glow. Paci5c Supreme. V. FoehlmaDn. Gloria. R. Halliday. Ivory. Pink Ivory. Adelia. White Cloud, Mre. Jptrome Jones. Yellow Jones. Alice Byron Mrs H. Robinson. Golden Wed- ding. Major Bonn^fion White BonnaS^oD W. H, Chadwick Dr. Enguehard. Jeanne Nonin, Tim Eaton. Yellow Eaton. FISCHER & BURKLAND. Yo^r^XlToJor (Robert Craig Co... S^ PALMS I I and Novelties in DecoratlTe Plants. ^Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa 894 The American Florist. Nov. J I . Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The.... 934 Allen J K 8S4.!-6y American bpawn Co. 88b AmlingE CCo 865 Anderson S A 87i Andersen Specialty Co 894 Andorra Nurseries . .888 AnKermueller Geo H867 Aphine MftCo 9j3 Aschmann Godliey..892 Atlanta Floral Co , .873 AuburndaleGoldfish Co SSI Badgfley Reidel & Meyer. Inc 869 Baerjuilus ... 874 Barrows H H & Son.882 Bassett &Washburn 860 Baur J A Pottery Colli Bayersdorfer H 901 Beaven E A 870 BerningH G...S56. 871 Bertermann Bros Co875 Black Chas 891 Bobbink & Atkins ...890 Boddmgton A T ...881 Bodger]no& SonsCoSSO Boland J BCo 874 BolgiaDoJ&Sons. ...879 Bowe M A 874 Braslan Seed Gro Co 878 Breitmeyer's 1 Sons. 8 5 Brown A J Seed Co. 878 BronsH N II Buchbinder Bros.... 894 BuckbeeH W 874 Budlonel A 861 Burnett Bros II Burpee W A &Ca... II Caldwell the Woods- man Co 870 Camp Conduit Co. ..900 Canger & Gormley. 873 Carter Geo M 870 Charleston 868 Chi Carn. Co 877 1 Chicago Flower Growers Ass'n 855 Chi House WreckCo9ni Childs. John Lewis.. 882 Cincinnati Grate Bar Co 904 Clark The E BCo... 879 Clarke's Sons David. 874 Cleveland CutFloCo875 Cooke GeoH 874 Cotsooas Geo & Co. .870 Cowee W J 899 Craig RobtCo 893 Critche'lCE 867 Cross Eli 89! Crumo Frank F 874 Cunningham J08H..88O Daniels & Fisher. ...875 DardsChas 873 Deamnd ] BCo 862 DennaiBe & Son 878 DennisoD Mfg. Co. ..872 UesplainesFlo. Co. .882 Detroit Flower Pot. .Ill Dietsch A &Co IV DillerCask'y& Keen902 Dillon J L 889 Dingee & Conard Cc889 Dorner F &SonsCrS.S? DreerHA ..III 891 899 DunlopJohnH 875 F.dwards Pold'g Boj(904 Elliott W H 866 EmmansGeoM 889 Eyres HG 875 Fischer & Burkland 893 Kish Henry beed Co. 880 Florists' Hall Assn.. 900 F. crisis Tel. Di-lvy..873 Koley Mfe Co. ... IV and 2nd special cover FordM C 8t>9 Fox Hall Farm .... 8?6 Freeman MrsJB ... 875 Proment H E... 852.869 ?ottIerFiske Rawson Co II Galvin Thos F 873 Garden City SandCoIII Garland Geo M Co.. 902 Gasser] M Co 874 Geny Bros 874 Giblin & Co 904 Godfrey WJ & Son. .879 Good & Reese Co... I Gorham & Chanline.901 Grand RapidsFIoCo874 Graves Nathan R .. 901 Greater New York Florists' Ass'n.... S69 Growers Cut Flower Co 860 Gude Bros 875 Gunther Bros 869 Heacock Jos Co 893 Heinl John & Son... 874 Henderson A & Co. 879 Henshaw & Fennch 856 Herr Albert M... 882 891 Herrmann A 930 Hess& Swoboda... 875 Hews AH& Co Ill Hilfinger Bros Ill HippardE 901 Hitchings&Co 901 Hoerber Bros 865 HoEfman Flo Artist.. 874 HoffmeisterFlo.Co.867 Holm & Olson 873 HoIton&Hunkel Co 858-890 Home Cor School... 891 Hooker HM Co 903 Hrudka L Pottery Co Ill HuntE H 857-865 HurH Edgar T... 880 Idle Hour Nurseries. 876 IgoeBros 894 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 9J1 Isbell S M& Co 880 Jackson & Perkins.. 890 lansky John — S66 Johnson W W&Son II Jones Percy 865 KastinR WF Co. ...867 Keller Geo & Sons.. 904 Keller J B& Sons... 874 Kellogg Geo M 874 Kelway&Son 879 Kennicott Bros.... 865 Kervan.The. Co. ...869 Kessler Bros 869 KiftRobt 874 KimberlinSeed Co. .878 King Construct'n .. 903 KleinhansP Howard893 Kohr AF Ill Kramer I N &Son..III Kroeschell Bros Co.. 903 Kruchten John 865 KueblerWm 869 FLORIST: Refrigerators ! DOES your rapidly increasing business require an attrac- tive ice box? If so write ns, we are manufacturers and can quote you on Ice-Boxes of every des- cription. Your old box can be used as part payment. Buchbinder Bros. Long Distance Phone, Monroe 5616. 518-520 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO KuehnC A .... 866-871 KuhlGeo A 882 Kusik Henry &Co,.^67 Kyle &Foerster 665 Lager & Hurrell 1 Lakeview Rose Gardens 8:9 Lange A 873 Langiahr, A.H ... 859 LandrethSeedCo....8S0 Leedle Floral Co... 89* Lichtenberger J ... 894 Loechoer&Co .. 880 Lord&Burnham Co. 899 911 McCallumCo 870 McConnell Aley 875 McCuUough'sJ M Sons Co Sfi6 McHutchison & Co.. II McKellar Chss. W..865 McKenna P & Son..S7.S Malandre Bros 873 Mann. Otto II Mastin J G & Co. ...903 Matthews Carrier Gravity Co. 3rd special cover Matlhews Florist... 874 May & Co LL 874 Met Mat Co 902 Mette Henry 886 Meyer. .Andrew. Jr. 876 Michigan Cut FloEx870 Millang. Chas. ,.868 869 Miller ES 888 Mitchell W.T & Son888 Moltz A&Co 869 Moninger J C Co 4ih special cover Moon The Wm HCc8S8 Moore Hentz &NasbS69 MoreheadMfgCo...900 Morse CC&Co.... 878 MtGileadPottery Colli Munk Floral Co 867 Murray Samuel, ... 875 Myers Florist 874 Nat Flo B of Trade.. 899 N Y Cut Flower Ex, 869 Nicotine Mfg Co.... 902 Niessen Leo Co 867 Northern Mich Evgn Nursery 870 Oechslin Frank 893 Falethorpe PR Co.. 902 Palmer W J & Sons. 875 Park Floral Co .,874 Peacock Dahlia Fmf867 Pedrick Geo & Son, 880 Perfection Chem Co, 902 Penn the Florist.,, 874 Pennock-Meehan Co869 Peters & Reed Pot'yIII Peterson J A I Pierce FO Co 904 Pierson AN S83 PiersonFRCo I Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 878 Pillsbury I L 894 Pittsburg CutFlo Cc867 Podesta & Baldocch874 Poeblmann Bros Co 863 PoUworth C C Co . , 866 875 880 902 Pulv'iz'dManure Co 901 Quaker City Machine Works 899 Randall A L Co, 865 Ready Referenci895.»8 Randolph&Mc Clements 699 Raedlein Basket Co, 850 Reed& Keller 9C0 Reeser Plant Co, .. 893 Regan Pte House, ...901 ReimersM U 873 Reioberg Geo 891 Rein berg Peter 853 Rhode Island Nuis,,891 Rice Bros 866 Robinson J C SeedCc88J Rock W L Co 873 Roemer Fred 880 Rohnert Waldo 880 Rusch G & Co ... S66 Routzahn Seed Co.. 880 SaakesOC 875 SahfordFlow'r Shop874 Sander. Otto 876 Sawyer, Albeit A... S99 Schillo Adam , . 902 Schlatter Wm,&Son9(0 Schmidt J C .882 Schuiz Jacob 874 Scott lohn 893 Seed Trade Report- ing Bureau ,, ,,879 Seattle Cut Flo Ex. ,867 ShaflerGeo C 875 Sharp Partridge &C0IV Sheridan WF. 869 Siebrecht&Seibrechl869 Situations & Wants, 849 Skidelsky SS & Co, .880 Smith A W&C0....875 Smith Elmer D& Co884 Smith Henry 8/4 Smith WmC 867 Smith W&TCo.... I Smits& C)..Jaos .. 8?8 Stearns LumberCo. 901 Sterling Emery Wheel Co HI Stoothofl H A Co. .,865 866.867 870.893 Storrs&Harrison Co891 Sunliiiht Dble Glass Sash Co S99 Superior Machine & Boiler Works... 904 Syracuse Pottery Colli Taylor Steam Spe- cialty Co., . 900 Texas Seed &FI0 Co874 Thompson Car Co. ..893 ThorburnJM&Co,,, II TottyChasH,,, 885 869 Traendly & Schenck 850 869 UeckeChasF 870 Valentine Frank ... 874 Vaughan & Sperrv.,864 Vick'sSons JaB,.II 884 Vaughan'sSeed Store .,1 852 879 880 886 889 Vincent R Jr I Von Canon J H&Co, 870 Wagner Park Cons., 882 Waite FW 9>3 Waldbart, A & Son, .876 Walker FA &Co .. 873 Ward & CoRalph M II Weiland&Risch... 865 Welch Bros .... 866 Wietor Bros 851865 WilksSMfg Co 903 Wilson RobtG., 873 WittboldG.Co..,873 887 Wood Bros 893 Wolfskin Bros& Morris Goldenson.876 Yokohama Nurs Cn 879 Young A L& Co 869 871 Young & Nugent... 874 Youngs 874 Zech & Mann. .863 865 ZweifelNic 882 Gold Letters Gammed Gold, Silver and Purple Letters (or inscriptions on Floral Desisrns. Best and Cheapest on the Market. Send for SampVei and Prices, J. Lichtenberger, 1564 Ave. A. NEW TORH Telephone Lenox 5644. SPLIT CARNATIONS Quickly, easily and cheaply Mended. No tools required. Pillsbury Carnation Stapli Patented 1908. 2000 for $1.00 postpaid. I. li. PI.I.SBURY Galeaburs, III. ft k Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two 01 three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading CamatloB Growers as the best support 00 market. P»t. Jnly 27, '97, May 17, '91 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipment guaranteet IGOE BROS., 266 North 9th St.. BROOKLYN. N. T. Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada Price $3.00 Postpaid. Ainerican Florist Co., 440 S.Dearborn St., CHICAGO. DAYLITE GLASS CLEANER - QUICK - POWERFUL wm Not Injnre Paint or Futty 25 eals, or more, .$0.70 per gal, 5 to 10 gals, 80perral. LessthanSeals,. 1,00 per sal, Andersen Specialty Go ; Leevee No Greasy Surface. One Eallon will clean from SCO to 700 square feet, ASK YOUR JOBBER OR WRITE TO 4648 Calumet Ave., CHICAGO. Standard Steam Traps The simplest, most durable and up-to-date steam trap on the market. Ask the man who owns one ^fc Catalogue sent ou request. E, HIPPARD CO., Youngstown, Ohio igll. The American Florist. 895 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ACBYRANTHES. Arhryanthes, R. C, Metalica, P. de Bailey* LlndfDli, Wiirscewiczil, $6 per 1,000. Achy- raDthes, P. de Bally, 2-ln., $2.50 per 100. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. AGERATUMS. Ageratum Stella Gurnev and Princess Pau- line. 2-ln., $2 per 100. The Geo. WUtbold Co.. Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. ALT£RNANTH£RAS. Alternant heras, R. C, Aurea nana, Brillian- tlssima, Paronychoides major, $5 per 1,000. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, III. Alternantheras. Jewell. 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in.. $4. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Alternantheras, R. C, red and yellow, 50c per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. ARAUCARIAS. Arauearias, Excelsa glauca, 5-ln., 10 to 12 Ins., 2 to 3 whorls, 75 each; $8 per doz. ; 6-Id., 14 to 16 IDS.. 3 whorls, $1.25 each; $14 per doz.; 6-ln., 16 to 18 Ins., 4 whorls, $1.50 each; $17 per doz. Robusta compacta, 6-iD., 14 to 16 Ins., 4 whorls, $2 each; $22 per doz.; 7-ln., 18 to 20 Ins., 4 to 5 whorls, f3 each; $34 per doz. Yanghan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Arauearias. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. G. Ascb- mann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Arauearias. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Araucaria excelsa. 4-in., 4 tiers, 50c each; $6 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. Edgebrook, Chicago. 111. Araucaria excelsa. 5-In., $6 per doz.; $45 per 100. Holton & Hunkel Co.. 462 Milwankee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Araucaria excelsa, 5-in., 50c to 75c each; 6-in., $1 to $1.25. Frank Oechslln, 4911 Qulncy St., Chicago. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus Hatcherl, 2>A-in., 30c each; $3 per doz.; $15 per 100; $100 per 1.000. Sprengeri. seedlings. 2M;-in., 60c per doz.; $4 per 100; $S5 per 1,000; 3-in., 75c per doz.; $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Plumosus. 2-in.. $3 per 100; $25 pet 1.000; 2»A-in.. $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1.000; 3-in.. $7 per 100; $65 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Asparagus, baskets, $1, $1.50 aud $2 each. Plumosus, 2-in.. $3 per 100; 3-ln., $1 per doz.; J8 per 100. Scandens and Deflexus, 4-in.. $1.50 per doz. Sprengeri, 3-in., 75c per doz.; $6 per 100; $50 per 1.000; 4-in. (500 at 1,000 rate), 11.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; $80 per 1,000. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago. 111. Asparagus plumosus nanus, from 214-in. pots, J2.50 per 100; $22.60 per 1,000; 3-in., $5 per 100; $45.50 per 1,000. Cash with order please. Floral Hill Gardens, G. F. Nelpp, Prop.. Chat- ham. N. J. Asparagus plumosus. 2-in. pots, $2; 2^-in. pots, $3; 3-ln. pots, $4 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2-in. pots. $2; 3-ln. pots. $4 per 100. C. Elsele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts.. Phila- delphia. Pa. Asparagus plumosus nanus. 2%-In., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000; 3-ln.. $8 per 100. Frank Oechslln. 4911 Qulncy St.. Chicago^ Pine stock. Asparagus plumosus. 2%-ln., 2%c; 3-in., 5c. Sprengeri, 2%-ln.. 2c; 3-ln., 4c: 4-ln.. 8c. Mosbaik Greenhouse Co., Onarga. ni. Asparagus plumosus, 2H-in., $2 per 100; $1S per 1.000; Sprengeri, 2l4-in., $1.50 per 100; .$15 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, O. Asparagus plumosus, $2.50 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Sprengeri, $1.50 per MO; $15 per 1.000. A. M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 4-in.. $5 per 100. Geo. Reinberg. 162 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Asparagus plumosus, 2^-iD., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-ln., $5 per 100; 4-ln., $10. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in., $2.50 per 100, Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Asparagus plumosus, 2M!-ln.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2%-ln.. $1.50 per 100; 4-in., $5 per 100. Asparagus plomosus, 2i^-In., $2 per 100. J. C. Schmidt. Bristol, Pa. Potbonnd 3-In. Sprengeri. can be shifted into 5-ln.. $6 per 100. C. C. PoUworth Co., MU- waukee. Wis. ^^ Asparagus plumosus, $2.50 per 100. Spren- geri, $1^50pcrl00^^A^^a^Herr^Lancaster;Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in.. $2.50 per 100. The Reeser Floral Co., Springfield. Ohio. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri plants. W. H. Elliott. Brighton, Mass. AZALEAS. Azaleas, 10 to 12-inch crowns. $5 per doz.; 12 to 14-inch crowns. $6 per doz. Jackson & Perkins Co.. Newark, Wavnes Co., New York State. BAY TREES. Bay trees and box trees; all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Bay trees (standards), fine assortment; sizes 12 to 48-lnch crowns. Prices, $2.50 to $25 each. Let us know your wants. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. Bay trees. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Bay trees. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. BEGONIAS. Begonia Coralline Lucerne, 3-ln., ready for 5 and 6-ln., $3.50 per doz.; $25 per 100. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, 0. Rex begonia, assorted, 3-in.. $5 per 100. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove. Pa. BOXWOOD. Boxwood. For sizes and prices see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Boxwood. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New Y'ork. Boxwood. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J. BOLBS. Bulbs, best Dutch. Dutch Roman and French Roman hyacinths. Narcissus, single and double. Cold storage giganteum. Chinese lilies. Lllium formosum. Forcing gladiolus. Spanish iris. Lllium giganteum. Tulips, single and cottage or late flowering. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Narcissus. Paper White, 13 ctms.. $1 per 100; $8.50 per 1.000. Scranton Florist Supply Co., 201 N. Seventh Ave.. Scranton, Pa. Bulbs. Gladiolus Blushing Bride and The Bride. 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Tulips, sin- gle superfine mixture, 70c per 100; $6 per 1,000; named colors, red, white, rose and yellow, 80c per 100; $7 per 1,000; Single Darwin Spe- cial Mixture, 90c per 100; $8 per 1,000; Single Gesneriana, Macrophila, 80c per 100; $7.50 per 1.000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesvllle, Ohio. Bulbs, Gladiolus Blushing Bride, 65c per 100: $5 per 1,000; The Bride, 75c per 100; $6 per 1.000. Late Dug Formosum, 7-9inch (250 to case), $7.50 per 100; $65 per 1000; 9-10-lncb (200 to case), $11 per 100; $100 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Bulbs, begonia, single flowering. 40c per doz.; $2.50 per lOO; $22 per 1.000; double flowering, 60c per doz.; $4 per 100; $35 per 1.000; Glox- inias, separate colors. 75c per doz.; $5 per 100; $47.50 per 1.000. Pettier. FIske, Rawson Co., Faneuil Hall Sq.. Boston, Mass. , Bulbs. Lllium Harrisli, 7-9, $17 per case of 250 bulbs. White hyacinths, 12-15 ctms., $18 per 1,000. Paper White Grandi. Narcissus, $8 per 1,000. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs, tulips, La Relne, $5 per 1,000. Jack- son & Perkins Co., Newark, Waynes Co., New York State. Bulbs, tulips. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Arthur T. Bodilington. 342 W. 14th St., New York. Dutch Hyacinths, per 100. second size named, $3; bedding mixed, $2. Warren Seed Co., Indl- apapolis, Ind. Bulbs. All kinds. Jas. Vlck's Sons. Rochet- ter. N. Y. Bulbs. Surplus of L. Multiflorums, 7-0. Yi> kohama Nursery Co.. 31 Uarrlay St., New York. Bulbs, begonias and gloxinia. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Bulbs. Gladiolus, borne grown iris, lllium, etc. John Lewis Childs, Flowerfield, L. I., N. Y. Bulbs, Lllium giganteum, case of 200, 7-9, $14. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wl8. Bulbs. Burnett Bros., 72 Cortlandt St., New York. Bulbs. E. S. Miller, Wading River, N. Y. CAWNAii. Cannas. next season delivery. $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000 and up. R. Vincent. Jr.. & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. CARNATIONS. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per 1000 Rose Pink Enchantress $6.00 $60.00 Dorothy Gordon 8.00 75.00 Alma Ward 10.00 Craig 6.00 60.00 Ruby 6.00 55.00 Beacon and O. P. Bassett, $5 per 100. CASH OR C. O. D. CHAS. PFEIFPER, 30 Grand Ave., Ft. Thomas. Ky. CARNATION PLANTS. Per 100 Per 1000 2.000 Enchantress $6.00 $50.00 500 White Enchantress 60.00 4.000 Rose Pink Enchantress 5.00 40.00 THE LAMBORN FLORAL CO., Alliance, Ohio. Carnations, 2.000 Rose Pink Enchantress, 1.000 Light Pink Enchantress, strong pot-grown from 4-ln., at $4.50 per 100. or the lot (or $115. Schmans Bros., Paducah. Ky. Carnations. Wasliington, White Wonder. Pink Delight, and Gloriosa, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph St., Chi- cago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 896 The American Florist, Nov, II Carnations, White Perfection, Lady Bounti- ful, Queen Louise. Apple Blossom. Euchautiess, Pink Imperial, Admiratiou, Lawson, Wiusoi', Flamingo, Craig, Harlowarden, Uoosevelt. Ca- nary Bird, Jessiia. $6 per 100; $00 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsbuig, I'a.^ _ Carnations, fine fleld-grown plants. White Perfection, $7 per 100; $60 per l.OuO. Win- sor. Apple Blossom, Queen. Harlowardeu, Craig, Mrs. ratten, Dorothy Gordon and Bountiful, $6 per lOil; $55 per 1.000. P. R. Quinlan, Syra- cuse. N. Y. Carnations. Lawson-Encbantress, Sangamo, Al- Tina, May Day, Winsor, Victoria. Boston Mar- ket. 4c each; $35 per 1,U00. Howard P. Klein- hans. C6 Center Square, Easton, I'a. Carnations, Bnssett and Victory, $4 per 100. Would exchange for field-grown Vinca Varle- gata. Harry Heinl, West Toledo, O. Carnations. White Wonder, $12 per lOn; $100 per 1.000. F. Dorner & .Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind. Carnations, loading kinds. Co., DCS Plaines. 111. DCS Phiincs Floral Carnations. Wodenethe and Brookl.ru. Charles H. Totty. Madison, N. J. Carnations. Bright Spot. Milwaukee, Wis. N. Zwcifel, North Carnations. J. W. Thompson Carnation Co., Joliet, HI. Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrrsanthemums. Smith's Advance. $1.20 per 10; $i0 per 100. Cnaka, $1.20 per 10; $10 per 100. Chrysolora, $3 per 10; $25 per 100. El- mer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemums, stock plants from prize win- ning stock. We have the hest collection of varieties to grow. Write us. C. 0. Polhvorth Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. Qhrysanthemuma. Mrs. Geo. Burke. Mrs. .\. M. rienshaw. .\nnie Angus, etc. Charles II. Totty. Madison. N. .T. Chrysanthemums. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Fischer & Burkland. Youngstown, 0. Chrvsanthemums, Smith's Advance, 25e each. Golden Glow. 10c each. Eli Cross, 25 Monroe St.. Grand Rapids, Mich. Chrvsanthemums, leading vars. W'ood Bros., Fishkill. N. Y. CINERARIAS. Cineraria hyhrlda grandi. 2W-in.. $3 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia^ Cinerarias, the largest flowering, extra strong, 2-in., $2 per 100. J. W. Miller, Shliemans- town. Fa. ""cineraria hyb. grandi. 2>4-in., $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware, O^ CLEMATIS. Clematis paniculata, strong plants from 4-ln. pots. 2-vear-old, $10 per 100; plants from open ground, "$5 per 100. C. Eisele. 11th and West- moreland Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Clematis paniculata, field-grown, $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1,000. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, 0. Clematis paniculata, 2-year-oId, field-grown. Rhode Island Nurseries. Newport, R._L COLEUSES. Coleus. Pfister, Beckwith's Gem, Golden Red- der, Verschaffeltii, 2-in., $2 per 100. Coleus Golden Redder, Beckwith's Gem. R. C, $6 per l.noO. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chi- cago. IlL ~ Coleus G. Redder, 2y.-in., $1 per lOn. G. Aschmann, 1012_W._Onfario _St.,_PhlladeIphia. Colons.' R.~C., GOc per inO; $5 per 1000. E. C. Wagouer. R. D. No. 1. Beaver Falls, Pa. CROTONS. Crotons. 2M-in., $1 per doz. ; 3-in., $1.50 per doz. ; 4-in., 25c each; $3 per doz.; 7-In., 4 In a pot, 75c to $1 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. CYCLAMENS. Cyclam&n, glganteum, fine, thrifty 3-in. stock, $5 per 100. Cash please. J. W. Miller, Shlremanstown, Pa. Cyclamen grandi., 4-in., 25c. Godfrey Asch- mann. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Cyclamen. J. Hasslach, St. Rcmy de Prov- ence, France. Cyclamen, good plants of the best strain. In bud, 3-in., 10c to 12c; 44n., 15c to 25c. Cash with order. Rober & Radke, Maywood, 111. Giant cyclamen, our own grown strain, se- letted from tiie very best and well built plants uiid rtt'wers. Seed. $1 per 100. .$6 per l.OUO; nijirly .ill sold nut. August seedlings. $2 per 100; $18 per 1.000. Plants, well set with buds, ■l-in.. $1S and .$liu per lon. Orders amounting to $25. 10% off. Here is one of the many letters we received from satisfied customers: E. A. Butler & Son. Niagara Falls, N. Y., say: "The plants are excellent, the finest we have ever had. and if the seed this year is of the same quality we will he perfectly satis- fied." Our aim has been to, and we have, im- proved our strain every season. Cultural direc- tions with every order. See my calla and A. plumnsus ndvs. C. Wintorich. Cyclamen Spe- cialist. Defiance. O. CYPERUS. Cyperus, $1.25 per doz.; $8 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. Edgebrook, Chicago, III. DAHLIAS. DAHLI-iS. E.vtra heavy individual field clumps. Black Beauty, $3 per 100. Earl of Pembroke. $4 per loii. Countess of Lonsdale, finest for cut flowers. $8 per 100. Wagner Park Conservatories. Sidney, O. Dahlias, field clumps, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000 and up. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Dahlias. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Dahlias. Peacock Dahlia Farms, Williams- town Junction, P. O. Berlin. N. J. DAISIES. Daisies. Giant Paris, from 2y.-in. pots, $3 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., I'biladelphia, Pa. Marguerites, white and yellow, cuttings, $6 per 1,000; yellow. 2-in.. $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chi- cago, 111. DRACAENAS. DracEtiias. fragrans. 2M!-in., $1.50 per doz. ; 3-in.. $2; 4-in.. $3; 5-in., $5. Indivisa. 2-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 7-in., $1.25 each; $15 per doz. Massangeana, G-in.. $1.25 each, Terminalis, .S-in., $1.75 per doz. The Geo. Witt- bold Co., Edgebrook. ^hicago, III. DRACAENA INDIVISA. choice stock, 5-in.. $15 per lOU. Order quick. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St.. Milwaukee, Wis. Drncena Indivisa, 3-in. pots, $4 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadel- phia, Pa. Dractena Ind., 3-in., $5; 4-in., $10; 6-in.. $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Dracrena Indivisa, 2Vi-In., 2i4c; S-to., 5c. Mosbsek Greenhouse Co., Onarga. 111. EUONYMOUS. Euonymous variegata, 2i^-in., golden and sil- ver, 50c per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. Edgebrook. Chicago. 111. FERNS. Ferns, Boston, 2^-ln., 10c each; 75c per doz.; $5 per 100; 4-in.. 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $20 per 100; 5-in., 40c each; $4.50 per doz.; $35 per 100; e-in., 75c each; $8 per doz.; $60 per 100; 7-in., $1 each: $10 per doz.; $75 per 100; 8-in., $1.25 each; $14 per doz.; $100 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Ferns. Boston, 2-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000; e-in., $6 per doz.; $45 per 100; 7-in.. 75c each; $9 per doz.; 8-in., $1 each; $12 per doz.; 9-in., $1.50 each; $18 per doz. Fern bas- kets. $1 each. Ferns assorted for dishes, 2-Id., $3 per 100; $25 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook. _Chicago._IIl.__ Ferns for dishes. Wilsoni, Wimsetti, cretica albo-lineata, Ouvrardi, serrulata. in separate flats of about 200, ready to pot, $1.75 per flat: for 10 flats or more. $1.50 per flat. Shipped loose or in flats as preferred. Cash, please. Rober & Radke, Maywood, III. Ferns for dishes, 214-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Boston ferns. 5-in., $25 per 100; 6-ln.. $40 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville. O. Ferns, Amerpholii. Barrowsii. Scottii, Ele- gantissima, Boston, Jacksoni, Sword and Whit- mani, from 4-in. pots. $15 per 100. Same varie- ties, SVi-in.. $4 per 100. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Ferns for dishes, our selection of varieties. $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Ferns, Boston, Whitmanii, Scholzeli, Scottii, 4- In. pots, $2 per doz.; 5-in. pots. $3 per doz. C. Eisele, nth and Westmoreland Sts., Philadel- phia, 5,000 Boston ferns for 6-in., strong, healthy plants, 25c; 7 and 8-ln.. 40c and 50c; 6, 8 and 10-in., Whitmani, 25c, 50c and 75c. Cash. A. G. Lake, Wellesley Hills, Mass. Ferns. Boston, i'^-iji.. .<;:i per ICO; $10 per l.Oi.iO. Whitmani. 2i2-iu., .f5 per loo; »40 per 1.000. 230 at 1000 rates. H. H. Barrows & .Sou, U'hitnian. Mass. Ferns. Special Roosevelt, 2y.-in., $2.50 per doz.; $17.50 per 100; $150 per "l,000. Geo. A Kuhl, Pekin, 111. ' Ferns. Boston. Piersoni and Elegantissima, 3-in.. 8c; 4-in., 12c; 5-in., 23c; 6-in., 40c. Mos- biok Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Ferns for dishes, 2l^inTr*3750 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 500 at 1.000 rate. Frank Oechslln. 4011 Quincy St., Chicago. Ferns, Boston, 4-In., $15 per 100; 5-in.. $25 per 100; 6-ln., $40. The Reeser Floral Co.. Springfield, O. Adiantum Farleyense. 2M!-In., $12.50 per 100; 4-in., $40. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cin- cinnati, O. Ferns, Boston, 5-in., 23c each. Whitman!. 4-in.. 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Perns. John Scott, Rutland Rd. and E. 43th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. FERNS. 4-in., Boston, fine stock, $14 per 100. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. Ferns. Bobbink & AtkTnsr^R^therford,~N~J. FEVERFEW. Feverfew. Little Gem. 2%-in., $3 per 100. C. Humfeld. Clay Center. Kans. FICUS. Ficus elastica, 6-in., 50c each; $0 per doz. Repens. 2^.-^n., 50c each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago. III. Ficus elastica. 514 and 6-in., 33c. 40c and 50c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. Rubber plants, 6-in.. 50c each. Oechslln. 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Frank GEN STAS. Genistas, 5-ln., 25c each; dandy stock, $25 per 100. Order quick. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Genista Racemosa. 6-iu.. $23 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, O. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, Lecadre, Mosnay, Roseleur, Nutt, Dagata, P.icard. Viaud, La Favorite, Col. Thomas, Jaulin. Perkins, Oberle, 2-in. stock, $2 per 100: $18.50 per 1.000. Hill, Dryden, Claire Frenot, Pres. Baillet, Mrs. Vincent, Bis- quit, 2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Send for geranium catalogue. A. D. ROOT, Wooster, Ohio. Geraniums, 3-in.. $3 per 100; 2-in., $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1.000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. , White Ma rsh , Md. Geraniums. R. C, best commercial varieties, mixed, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000. C. Eisele, lltb and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Geraniums. R. C. S. A. Nutt, $11.50 per 1.0110. Ricard and Poitevine, $14. A. M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums. S^ aT Nutt, $1.23 per 100; $11. .30 per lOnO. E. C. Wagoner, R. D. No. 1, licaver Falls, Pa, Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins, Poitevine, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. N'ewton. N. J. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, Rose, 2-in., $2 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chi- cago, III. GEItBERA. Gerbera Jamosoni and Adnet. J. Hasslach, St. Remy de Provence, France. GREENS. Greens, fancy ferns, $1.25 per 1,000. Galax, bronze and green, $1.25 per 1,000. Sphagnum Moss, $1.50. Leucothoe Sprays (green), $1 per 100; $7.50 per 1,000. Boxwood, per lb., 20c: 50 lb. case. $7.50. Magnolia leaves, green and bronze, basket $2.25; 6 baskets, $2 each. Mich- igan Cut Flower Exchange, Inc., 38-40 Broad- way, Detroit, Mich. Greens, galas, green, 50c per 1.000; $3.50 per case of 10,000. Ferns, fancy and dagger, 80e per 1,000; $3 per case of 5,000. Green leucothoe, regular lengths, $1.75 per 1,000; 10 to 16 Ins., $1 per 1.000. Laurel leaves, 35c per 1,000. Sheet moss, 5c per lb. J. H. Von Canon & Co., Banners Creek, N. C. Greens, bouquet green, Christmas trees and boughs for cemeteries. Northern Michigan Ever- green Nursery, S. W. Cor. Clark St. Bridge, Chicago. ^ . Greens, wild smllas and decorative greens. George M. Carter, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Wild Smilax. Caldwell The Woods- man Co., Evergreen, Ala. Greens, Arbor Vltae, white spruce, white pine. Chas. F. Uecke, New London, Wis. _ If You Do Not Find What You Need in Qur Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It tgii. The American plorist. 897 Crrt-lis. IjoiiqlU't ^rccii. XXX Inilly. laurt-l wreathinj;, lially . luiii evci%'i'Li'ii wrealhs. mis- tletoe, pines, wreathing, immortelles, and Xmas tiells. \'aughun'8 Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Greens, fresh cut overKroens and mosses; dec- orating material. The Kervan Co., 110 W. 28th St,.' New York. HARDY PLANTS. Hardv phlox, fleld-grown, $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000. The Good & Reese Co., Sprlngfleld, Ohio. Phlox and iris, Jl per 100; $10 per 1,000. K. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Herhaceous plants. Bobbink & Atkins, Ruth- erford, N. J. HOLLYHOCKS. Hollvhocks. dbl., 75c per 100; $5 per 1,000. J. r. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. HELIOTROPES. Heliotrope. 2-in., $2 per 100; R. C, $6 per 1,000. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook, Chi- cago, 111. HYDRANGEAS H.vdrangea Otaksa. 4-in., 2 and 3 shoots, $15 per 100; 6-in., 2 to 3 shoots, $20 per 100; Bin., 3 to 5 shoots, $35 per luo. Extra specimens for tubs, 12 to 15 shoots. $1 each. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Hydrangea Otaksa, 6-in., 5 to 6 branches, $20 per 100; 4 branches. $15. Souvenir de Claire. 7 to 10 branches, $25 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Co., New^arb, Waynes Co.. New York State. IVIES. Ivy, German, 2-in., $2 per 100. English, 3-ln., 75c per doz.; 4-ln., $1.50 per doz. The Geo. Wlttbold Co.. Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. English ivy, 3-ln., $5 per 100. T. D. Robert- eon, Fnllerton, Calif. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Jerusalem cherries, $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Jerusalem cherries, 2V'-in., $3 per 100; 6-in., 2Ec. Godfrey Ascbmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. LANTANAS. Lantanas. Delicatissima, 2-in., $2. The Geo. Wlttbold Co.. Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. LILACS. Lilacs. Jacs Smits, Ltd., Naarden. Holland. tILY OF THE VALLEY. To IniDort. Lily of the valley. Jacs Smits, Ltd., Naar- den, Holland. Lily of the valley. Otto Mann. Leipzig, Sax- ony. Germany. Lily of the valley, Berlin and Hamburg grades. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New Y'ork. From storage. Lily of the valley, cold storage. $1.75 per 100; $15 per 1,000. Chicago Market Brand, $2 per 100; $16 per 1,000. H. N. Brans, 3038-40-42 West Madison St., Chicago. LOBELIAS. Lobelia, Kathleen Mallard. 2-in., $2 per lOo". R. Vincent. Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushrooms. English, 25 '.bs., $2; 100 lbs.. $6.50. Garden City. 25 bricks, $3.50; 1.000 bricks, $12. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Mushroom Spawn. Lambert's Pare -Oultute. American Spawn Co., St. Panl. Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Altheas. Berberries, Deutzias, 100,000 SHRUBS. Forsythias. Privet. Hydrangeas. Spireas. Phiiadelphus. Weigelas, I, Viburnums. I Write for prices and sizes. THE CONARD & JONES CO.. West Grove, Pa. ^ fl GIVEN AWAY, roses, conifers, evergreen, nowering and ornamental shrubs at less than cost price, to work up trade connection. Corre- spondence invited. Ben Somers, Brook Lane, limperley, Cheshire, England. Althaea, white, 3 to 4 ft., 6c; Blanche. 3 to 4 ft., 6c. The Dlngee & Conard Co.. West Grove, Pa. Viburnum plicatum, specimen plants, 4 to 6 ft., 15c; 12 to 18 ins., 7c; 8 to 10 Ins.. 5c. The Dlngee & Conard Co.. West Grove. Pa. California Privet, 3 to 5 ft. specimens, 10c; 2 to 3 ft. specimens, 5c; 18 to 24-in. speci- mens, 3c. The Dlngee & Conard Co.. West Grove, Pa. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Anderson Nurseries, Chestnut Hill. Philadelphia. Nurser.v stocks, apple and peach trees. Mitch- ell'8Nursery^I3everIy^()hio^ Specimen Shrubs. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New Y'ork. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit, N. J. PANDANUS. Pandnnus utiUs, 3-iD., $2 per doz. VeitohM, 4-in.. 50c each; $5.50 per doz.; 5-in., 75o each; $9 per doz.; 6-in., $1 each; $12 per doz. Thi* Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebroolt. Chicago in. Pandanus utilis, S-in. pote, 15c each; $1.50 per doz. ; 4-in. pots, 2oc each ; $4 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. P.nndanus Veitchil. $1 to $3 each. J. A. Pet- erson, Westwood, Cincinnati. O. PALMS. P.-iIms. For varieties and pricea see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. G. Ascbmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. rhiladPlphia. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, III. Palms. For varieties., sizes and prices see advertisement otsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York^ Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Joseph Hea- cook Co., Wyncote. Pa^ Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Palms. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St.. New York. PHLOX. PANSIES. Think of the strain of pansies containing light, dnrk, lavender, violet, blue, bronze, royal purple, red. cerise, salmon, mahogany, yellow and red and gold shades — a dozen or more varieties in each shade — of immense size, with great form and substance. These are MASTODON PAN- SIES. It has cost us hundreds of dollars and eighteen years' time to upbuild this strain, and it Is worth all It cost. 1 oz., $9; 1-12 oz.. $1. Plants, 100. 50c: l.OOn. $3; 5,0U0. $12.50 pre- paid. STEELE'S MASTODON PANSY GAR- DENS. Portland, Oregon. Pansies. Our giant pansies are unsurpassed. We guarantee our strain. Also Masterpiece. Oiant Prize Tremardeau. Mme. Ferret, Black Blood Red. Golden Queen, etc.. :ill at $2.50 per 1000; ,^000 for $10. liberal count. Elmer UawliiiKs. Wholesale Gri>wer. 01 can, N. Y. Pansies. frarae-growu, Giant Trimardeau, 50r per 100, .$3 per 1,000. Mosbsek Greenhouse Co.. Onarga. 111. Pansies, forget-me-nots, daisies, wallflowers, sweet Williams, gaillardias, $2.50 per 1,000; $10 per 5,000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol. Pa. PEONIES. Peonies at bargain prices. Wagner Park Con- servatories,' Sidney, O. Peonies, all the standard varieties. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O. PEPPERS. Solanum Aculeatissimum, 6-in., bOo each; $5 per doz. Solanum capsicum, 'i-in., S2 per doz.; $15 per 100: 6-ln., $3 per doz. The Geo. Witt- bo'd Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Christmas peppers. 5-in., 20c each; $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. Christmas peppers. 4-in.. $10 per 100. Storn & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. PETUNIAS. Petunias, dbl., 3-in.. $3 per 100. R. Vincent. Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Plilox Drummoudi gr. fl. J. Hasslach, St. Remy de Provence, France. POINSETTIAS. POINSBTTIA'S HEADQUARTERS. Good strong stock for immediate delivery. 2>^-ln., strong plants. $4 per 100; $35 per 1.000; 3-in.. 10c; 4in., 15c. Cash please. ROBER & RADKE, HAYWOOD. ILL. Poinsettias. 4-in., 25c. Godfrey Ascbmann. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Poinsettias, 2V4-in., $4 per 100. Would ex- change for fleld-grown Vinca Variegata. Harry Heinl. West Toledo. 0. PRIMULAS. Primula obconica grandi., 4-in., 10c; 5^-ln., 25c. Chinensis, 4-in., 10c. Godfrey Ascbmann, 1012 W. Ontario St, Philadelphia. Primula obconica, 3-in., $6 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicngo. 111. Primula Sinensis. J. Hasslach, St. Remy de Pr.iveiice, France. Primula obconica glgantea, $3 per 100. The Storrs vSt Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Primula Sinensis, 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Primroses, Chinese and obconica alba and rosea, $2 per lOU; Obconica gigantea, 2U-iu-. .$2.50 per 100. Jos. 11. Cunningham, Dela- ware. (). PRIVET. California privet. For sizes and prices sew advertisement elsewhere In this issue. Chas. Black. Higbtstown, N. J.- California privet, 3 to 5 ft., 10c; 2 to 3 ft., 5c; 18 to 24 ins.. 3c. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove. Pa. ROSES. FOR FORCING OR PALL PLANTING. Per 100 American Pillar, 3-year $35.00 American I'illar, 2-year 25. UO Duruthy Perkins 12.00 Ludy Guy, 4 to 5 ft 16.00 8end lor Our Complete List. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Kttse White KillarnVy, Ki Harney Queen, Dark I'iiik Kilhuney. Double- Pink Killarney, Lady IlilUngdou, Mrs. Aarou Ward, Melody, Mrs. Taft ( Antoine Revoire) . For prices see ad- ' vurtisement elsewhere In this issue. A. N. Piersoii. Inc., Cromwell, Conn. 200.000 Roses and Shrubs. Wintzer's World Wonder Caunas. Get our price list; it will pay you to send for It today. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. ROSES, strong 3-in., ready to bench, Wbite and Pink Killarney, Richmond and Perle, $6 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. Wis. Roses, 4,000 1-year-old bench plants, Rich- mond, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Geo. Rein- berg, 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. New Rose Sunburst, own roots, $30 per 100; $250 per 1,000; grafts, $5 per lUO additional. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Rosa Rugosa (Japan rose) , 1-year seedlings, 6-8 and 8-10 inches. Rhode Island Nurseries, Newport, R. I. Roses. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St.. New York. Roses, Double White Killarney for March delivery. A. N. Pierson. Inc.. Cromwell. Conn. Roses on own roots, budded, bedding. H. P.'s hybrids and teas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva. N. _Y. Roses, Pink Killarney. W. H. Elliott, Brigh- ton, Mass. American Beauties from bench, $5 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. Wis. Rose Sunburst. Charles H. Tottv, Madison, N. J. Roses. Leedle Floral Co., Springfield, O. SALVIAS. ^_^ Salvias, cuttings. Bonfire and Zurich, $6 per 1,000. The Geo. WlttboM Co., Edgebrook, Chi- cago, III. SEEDS. Seeds, peas and beans. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids. Mich. if You Do Not Find Wiiat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Aliout II 898 Fhe American Florist. NOIK J I, sow NOW if Tou want them for early Spring .ales. 6 Tr. Tr. puts. PktB. Begonia Bedding Queen, finest pink. $2.50 t0.50 Gracilis lumlnosa. finest red 2.50 0.50 Triumph, finest white 2.50 0.50 0. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Seeds, Godfrey's Superb "Canterbury Bells," price, 1 shilling and six pence per packet; trade price, 12 shillings per dia. ; 90 shillings per 100. W. J. Godfrey & Son, E^mouth, Devon, England. Seeds, sunaoweri~|3.60 per 100 lbs. J. Bolg- iano & Son, Baltimore. Md. Seeds. .\11 sorts of gardt-n and flower seeds. J. Hasslach, St. Rem.v ili- I'luvencc. France. Seeds, vegetable and garden, Kelway's Cele- brated English Strains. Write for prices. Kel- way & Son. Langport, Somerset. England. Onion Sets. J. Bulffiaiio & Son, Baltimore. Md. Seeds, flower for 1912. Frederick Roemer, Quedlinburg, Germany. Bird millet, yellow, red, 2c per pound. J. Bolglano & Son. Baltimore, Md. SMILAX. Smilax, 3-ln. pots, $4 per 100. C. Blsele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Pblladelphia, Pa. Smilax, strong 2-ln., $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1,000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kan. Smila\. Wood Bros.. Fishklll. N. Y. STRAWBERRIES. strawberry Guava, 4-ln., $10 per 100. T. D. Robertson. Fullerton, Calif. TRADESCANTIA. INSECnciDES. Tradescantia variegata. 2-ln., 40c per doz. ; S3 per 100. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Vegetable plants, Double Curled Parsley, strong field-grown. $1.25 to $2 per 1000. June sowed sturdy little plants, $1 per 1000. Let- tuce. Grand Rapids, choice stock, $1 per 1000; $8.50 per 10.000. Elmer Rawlings, Wholesale Grower, Olcan, N. Y. Lettuce, Grand Rapids Forcing, good stock, plants $1 per 1,000. Danville Floral Co., Dan- ville, 111. VERBENAS. Verbenas. 2U-'u.f now read.v. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. VINCAS. Viuca variegata. rooted tips. $1 per 100; good plants. $2.50 per 100. E. C. Wagoner, R. D. >'o. 1, Beaver Falls, Pa. Vincas. 4in., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook. Ohicaeo, III. BORERS. Boilers. The Monlnger-Furman; 200 sizes and ■tyles. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Blackhawk St.. Chicago. Boilers. The Superior Standard. The Supe- rior Machine & Boiler Works, 850 Superior St., CTalcago. Boilers. Metropolitan Material Co., 1394 Met- ropoUtan Ave., Brooklyn, N^Y^ Boilers. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th & Iron Sts., Clilcago. WUks' self-feeding hot water boilers. S. Wllka Mfg. Co.. 3503 Shields Ave.. Chicago. Boilers, all sizes. Eroeschell Bros. Co., 452 W. Erie St.. Chicago. Boilers for greenhouses. Glblln & Co., Dtlca N^Y. Boilers. Lord & Burnham Co., Irrlngton, N. Y. BUILDING MATERUL. Bnlldlng material. Cypress Is far more dura- ble than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men furnished to superintend erec- tion when desired. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Keponset, Boston, Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress seml-lron frame or truss houses. Hot- bed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway. New York. Building material, cypress, sash bars, green- house material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Black- hawk St.. Chicago. Bnlldlng material, greenhouse material and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Wash- ington red cedar. A. Dletsch Co., 2642 Shef- field Ave.. Chicago. Btilldlng material, cold frames, hotbed Bash. Hitcblngs & Co.. 1170 Broadway. N. Y. Bnlldlng material. Louisiana cypress, pecky cypress, hotbed sash. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1357 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. Insecticides. Carmen's Antlpest Insecticide and fungicide, $1.50 per gal. Perfection Chem. Co.. Flushing. N. Y. Insecticides. Aphlne. $1 per quart; $2.50 per gal. Fnngloe. 75c per quart; $2 per gal. AI- phtne Mfg. Co.. Madison. N. J. The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder. $3 per bag 100 lbs. The H. A. StoothoB Co., Mount Vernon. N. Y. NIkoteen. pint bottle. $1.50. NIkoteen Apbis Punk, $6.50 per case of 12 paralfined hoTCi. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Groi'iiboiisp rniistnii-tiiin. bviiblers of all kinds of gi-cenbuust_'s mid corsfrvatories. Plans and sketcbps submitted un request, A. Dietsoh Co., 2642 SbetBeld Ave.. Chicago. Greenboase const ruction, cypress roof mat*- rlal and all greeobouse fittines. Plaas and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- Inger Co.. 902 Blackhawk St.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern designs. Hltch- IngP fk Co.. 1170 Broadway. New York. Greenhouse construction of all kinds, and con- servatories. Estimates and catalogues on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co.. 2541 So. ArteBlan Ave.. CTilcago. Greenhouse Construction. seml-lron green- houses, new truss houses. Iron frame bonses. Lord & Burnham Co.. 1133 Broadway. N. Y. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co.. N. Tonawanda. N. Y. GOLD FISH. Gold Fish, Aquarium plants. Castles, Globes and all Supplies. Send for catalogue. ACBURNDALB GOLDFISH CO., 920 Randolph St. Chicago. 111. GUTTERS Gutters. Jennings' Improved Iron gntten. Dlller. Caskey St Keen, 6th md Berk 6ti.. Philadelphia. Gntters. Garland's. A gutter wttb a repntft- tlon. Geo. M. Garland Co.. Dee PJalnes. IlL MISCELLANEOUS. Pillsbury's Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000. postpaid. L L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, Dl. Aussedat Paper-Glass. Aussedat & Co., An- necy, France. F. Bergoend, 45 St. Vincent, Montreal, Can., agent for U. S. and Canada. Gummed gold, silver and purple letters. J. Licbtenberger. 1.584 Ave. A. New York. Return traps. Taylor Steam Specialty Co., Battle Creek. Mich. Dennison Florist Tags. Dennison Mfg. Co., Boston, New York. Philadelphia, Chicago, St. Louis. Baskets of all kinds. Tbc Raedlein Basket Co.. 713 Milwaukee Ave.. Chicago. Pipes, flues and greenhouse fittings. Illinois pipe Mfg. Co.. 2113 S. Jefferson St.. Chicago. Day lite glass cleaners; for prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Andersen Specialty Co.. 4648 Calumet Ave., Chicago. Gravity Soil Carriers. Matbews Gravity Car- rier Co., Merrian Park, St. Paul, Minn. Superior Carnation Staple. 1,000 for 50c, post- paid. F. "W. Waite, 293 Main St., Springfield. Mass. Photographs of horticultural eubjerts. Nathan R. Graves. 413 Hayward BIdg.. Rochestpr NY. Wagner plant boxes, for palms, boxwood, bay trees, etc, Wagner Park Conservatories, Sid ney, O. Cut flower and design boxes, all sizes. O. 0. Pollworth Co.. MilwHukee. Wis. Grate bars. Cincinnati Grate Bar Co., Read- ing Road and Tennessee Ave., Cincinnati, O. Florlflta' Supplies &f all klodfl. J. Janaky. 19 ProvlBce St., Bostan, Maes. POTS, PANS, ETC. The Red Pot. C. C. Pollworth Co. All roads connect with Milwaukee. Cherry red standard flower pota. The Mt. GUead Tile & Pottery Co., Mount GUead, O. Pots, plain and fancy. L. Hrudka Pottsrj Co.. 2619 H«mdon St.. Chicago. Pota. J. A. Baner Pottery Co.. 415-21 Avt. 33. Los Angeles. Calif. STAKES. Cane Stakes. Standard grade, 6 to 8 feet per 100, 85e; 500 for $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per 100, 60c; per 1.000, $5. Vaughau's Seed Store, Chicago. DO YOU FUMIGATE? One Dollar Equal to Two and Three Quarter Dollars We have mailed to every grower in the United States one of our opportunity postal cards ; if you have not receiv- ed one, we will mail a dupli- cate. When this postal is mailed to us with an order for not less than twenty-five (25 lbs.) pounds of the FUMIGATING KIND TOBACCO POWDER FOR BURNING we will ship in addition 25 lbs. of Black Stuff Fine' Tobacco Powder for Dust- ing and One Half pint Hasco Liquid Nicotine for Spray- ing, total value Si. 75 FREE If Cash with order Five pounds of the FUMIGATING KIND kills all Aphis in a 100x20 foot house IN ONE NIGHT FUMIGATING KIND AND BLACK STUFF FINE $3.00 100 lbs. $1-75 50 lbs. $1.00 25 lbs. HASCO LIQUID NICOTINE I gal $10.00 ^ " $ 5-25 .1 pint $ 1.35 ON CARS Mount Vernon, N. Y. i The H. A. Stoothoff Co.- MOUNT VERNON, N. Y. /p//. The American Florist. 899 Sash that pay for themselves Wc know of instances where Sunlight Double Glass Sash have trown crops so much earlier and so much bcner that the extra prices they broufiht on tbc early market paid for the glass themselves. Two layers of glass instead of one The enclosed dry air space means that the 8a>h are never covered— and the plants get all the light all the time— and this accounts for their rapid growth and sturdiness. Even in zero weather you need not cover Sunlight Double Glass Sasb. or Hot-beds and Cold-frames What one man did Herman F. Kaiser of Lawrenceburg. Ind.. writes: *'My Sunlight Sashes were put on hot-beds about February 1st. 1910. and planted to cabbage. lettuce and tomato plants. Seven de- grees below zero did no barm and everything has done well in the field." Send for these books One is our free catalog; the other is a book on hot-beds and cold frames by Professor Massey, It is authoritative and of vital interest to all professional growers. 4c in stamps will bring Professor Massey's book in ^^^^^^^I^^'i Void Frames addition to the catalog. ^^^^ft^imi. I_?-v wd Hot-Beds Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co. 934 E. Broadway, LoaifTUIe, Ky. )reer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true^ because both bevels are on the same eide. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will DOl rust. No lights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Poin is patented. Noothers like it. Order from your dealer/ or direct from us. 1000,75c. postpaid, | Samples free. HENRY A. DREEK.l 714 Chestnut Street/\ Philadelphia. ONE f*ERSON Can set S.t\€\€\ ^^^"^'"^^ in fiats v^ VVrVr P^"" ^^^- WHEN USING MY "Assistant for Transplanting" It accomplishes more and beiter work than any other method and lasts a life- time. An} child can use it. PRICE $1.00. I Invented and Manufactured only by ALBERT A. SAWYER, Pansy and .Aster Specialist. 424 Elgin Avenne, FuREST PARK. ILL Greentiouse Construction. By Prol. L. R. Taft. PriceJl.SC AMERICAN. FLORIST CO. 440 S, Dearborn St., CHICAGO ^le Bumham Chas. H. Cook, of Catonsville, Nd., Has Three Burnhams. That's Why He Says What He Says About Them. "I have had two of your boilers working for four years and do honestly believe that they are the best sectional boilers on the market today. I was tempted to buy of another firm, but when I saw the Bumham at the S. A. F. Convention, and knowing what the Burnhams have done, I had to buy another Bumham; I could not resist." Yours truly, ..on • /» New York Boston Lord & Bnrnliani Company ^'-""""ittUa '''^"'°"*^cta Factories: IRVINGTON, N. Y., and DES PLAINES, ILL. Franklin Bank Bldg. Rookery Bldg. EVANS' Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write lor Illustrated Catalo Quaker City Madiine Works, Richmond. Ind WE are way ahead of last year in the volume of our collection business; but still we can do yet more. Do not wait but send us now all your over due accounts. Rates and methods on appli- cation. The National Florist's Board of Trade ,new york SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are positively tbe best. Last forever. Oyer W.OOO ponndi now in use. A sure preyentatiy* ol clut lUppiDK. EBectlye on large or imall eIim. Buy to drive. Easy to extract. Two ilzei ?i an* Vi 40c perlb.,by mail 16c eitra: 7 Ibt. for $2.B0 15 Ibi. lor $6.00, by eipreaa. For aale by the trade. RANDOLPH 8 McCLEMENTS,'Saccessors to Cbas. T. Slebert, Baom 8 Beatty Sts., Pittsbnrtf. Wired Toothpicks iO.00RSl.75: SO.OOO.S? .50. Manofsctnred by W J. COWEE, BerUn, N. Y. SftOQpl« free. For »le br dealers. 900 The American Florist, Nov. It, Where There Is Condensation -there is need for a Morehead Steam Trap Condensation in steam lines is akin to matter out of place — means wasted energy. If your lines are sluggish — if your houses are not of uniform tempera- ture, write us. We guarantee to drain your lines perfectly — return the pure, hot condensation to your boiler without pump or injector or make no charge for the trial. Obey that impulse — write now. Send for "Book on Condensation." Morehead Manufacturing Co., Dept, "N," DETROIT, MICHIGAN Wichita. Kan. New Orleaos. La. Stocks Carrie in- Philadelpbia Birmiofbam. Ala. Mempbia. Tenn. Los AoEeles Cbatban. Ontario San Francisco 200'^ Our sales to florists (or 1910 were 20011 in- cruie over 1%9 and every customer satisfied. RETURN TRAP Plug Steam Inlet Taylor Steam Specialty Co., BATTLE CREEK, MICH. Write Department A for new catalotrue. Des Moines, la. Trade on the whole in Des Moines has been unusually good this fall and chrysanthemums of all colors and kinds have been of a good quality and sold quickly. Carnations seem to be scarce at present, and Trillow's Greenhouses the only one that are cutting to any extent. The Maplehurst Garden.s at E. Kight- eenth and Calumet streets was dam- aged by the hail storm of last month, Ijut reports all glass replaced now and ■everything in good shape again. J. L. Wilson Floral Co. are cutting lots of chrysanthemums and report trade as good. They have installed a new automobile delivery car iind find it to be a big time saver. The Iowa Seed Co. held a flower show at their new and enlarged green- bouses last week which was well at- tended. They report a good fall mail order trade Lozier's on the east side has built a small conservatory on top of his store and it makes a very attractive display place for blooming and decorative plants. Reading, Pa.— B. & L. Steckler have erected a salesroom in front of their large greenhouses, and have purchased an automobile for delivery purposes. WALLiNfiFoni), Conn. — The Rowden & Mitchell Co. had a beautiful display of chrysanthemums the first of Novem- ber and extended a cordial invitation to the public to visit the greenhouses and see the flowers. r The Best Color Chart For Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen. A Erfurt, German^', May 9, 1911. American Florist Co,, Chicago, U. S. A., Dear Sirs: — If you have any copies left of the comparative color plate compiled by F, Schuyler Mathews, I shall be obliged it you will send me one, my copy havinif somehow got mislaid and I do not like to be without this excellent little production. Yours truly, Ernst Benary. Published and For Sale by the American Florist Co., ^ Price One Dollar, Postpaid. 440 S. Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. ^ BURNBD CLAY Tile Benches and Hie BottonM Gives reeults.Three stylet of benches. Indndlaff Iron Pipe Frame, with Tile Bottom and Sides. Write lor descriptive circular and delivered prices. Any size benches. TUe Sides THE CAMP CONDUIT CO. Garfield BldE.. Cleveland, O. A. HERRMAtW, Cape Plowera, all colors, Cycai Leaves, Metal Desi^s and all Florist Supplies. Send For Price* WMIi Eit» 34th St.. NEW YORK. RttD & KELL£R, 122 W. 26th St.. NIW YORK. FLORIST'S SUPPLIES. We Manufacture all Our MeM Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers in Olasa- ware. Pottery, Decorative Greens and all PktHmtit' ReaalsHem Lock the door before the horse is sioleti, and insure your glass before it is broiceii. For paticulars concerning Hail Insurance, address JOHN G. ESLER. Secretary SADDLE RIVKR, N. i. Now is the Time To Subscribe to the Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Largest Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual sub- scription (or weelily and quarterly numbers. One Dollar. (Interna- tional money order). Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets and topics. The Horticultural Printing Company, BURNLEY. ENGLAND TIME IS MONEY Save H the time greenbg your designs by using Florists* GreeniDs: PIds. 20c per lb., and you get from 1000 to 1100 to the lb. Ten lbs. or over, 16c per lb. Write for prices on larger quantities. Wm. Schlatter & Son. Spririfffield Mass. igii. The American Florist. 901 Uention the American Florist when writini THE STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINERY The old reliable madiitiec are the moat powerful, least complicated o( any oa the market The Standard Steam Trap Ask someone who is nseing a Standard for his opinkm of it. Write for catalogue. E.HIPPARD CO., Youngsisn, OMi Mention the American Florist when writim ALLNurserymen Seedsmen aod FloristswishiDK ■** to do business with Europe should tund for the "florticnltaral Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 101 0 of the best continental houses. .'Annual subscription to cover cost of Dostage. 75c. As the H A. is a purely trade medium, appli- cants should, with the subscription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdham. Notts. Address Editors of "H. A." ChllweU Nurseries. LOWDH AN, Notts, England. The Regan Printing House LAKGK RUNS OF CATALOGUES WRITX FOR riGURXS. 557 Plymomh Place, CHICAGO GORHAM & GHAPLINE PDIUTCDV ^'***« Prices on all rnilllllni Kinds ol Printing Poniiae BIdg, Harrison & Dearborn Sts„ Chicago 1000 letter Heads i ^ _ _ _^ 1000 Envelopes > n'3'5" For Photographs of Horticultural Subjects For lllnatratlDE CataloEoes. Price Llati, Circnlan. etc.. write IIATHAII R. GRAVES, faS'o?'!!.^ 413-414 HaywardBldg.. Rochester. N. t wmmimtmmtmmtfmm/m Sound Greenhouse Building Methods When Your Order for a Greenhouse Reaches Our Factory, We Make Accyrate Detailed Drawings tor the Various Parts Going into Your House. One man is an expert on the wood parts— he does that; another does the iron, another with engineering ex- perience knows about stress and •trains and directs the size and kinds of supports and fittings, and so on. Then the lav-out man indicates the length to which the pieces are to be cut and directs where all holes shall be drilled so that the house will go together like clockwork We tell you these thing^s jmttoshow you that we hive cimpletely oat- grown that state of having so-called "all-around men" who do a little of everything in every line (anil not much of anything that's really de- pendible). You know that the only way a man can be an expert is to direct all his time and attention, heart and soul, to some one thing. That's the kind of men our organi- zation is made up of. The kind of men whose service you get from us at no more expenditure in the end than for the ''Jack-of-all- trades" kind who are full of guesses. Write us. Hitchings 8l Company Write to Our Main Offices and Factory, Elizabeth, N. J. Or call at our New York Office, 1 170 Broadway. B IG OILER ARGAINS We offer for quick shipment these boilers, suitable for greenhouses, along with several carloads of Cast Iron Fittings, including Valves, at a saving of 50 per cent: 2 42-in. X 10-ft. Kewanee Fire Box Boilers $160.00 6 60-in.xl6-ft.HorizonUl Tub- ular Boilers 276.00 2 54-in. X 12-ft. Internal Fired Steam Boilers 225.00 3 64-in. X 12-ft. Internal Fired Hot Water Boilers 200.00 Also several carloads of good Tubes, thoroughly rattled and cleaned. All kindsof Pipe, Valves, Fittings, etc. Write for our List No. 47. dUCAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO SAVED 50% Pipes, Flues and CasiDfs thorouehlr overhauled and sruaran- teed. Greenhonae Fittings of every descripuoo. ILLINOIS PIPE 6 MFG. 2113 S. Jefferson St., CO., CHICAGO H.BAYERSDORFER&GO. Florists' Supplies. 1 1 29 Arcb Street, PHILADELPHIA, FA. Send for oar new cataloga Cattle Manure In Bags Shredded or Pulverized Pure— dry— uniform and reliable. The best of all manures for the Breenhouse. Kloiibts all over the country are using it instead of rough manure. hANVRgI Pulverized Sheep Manure Absolutely the bestSheep Manure on the maiket. Pure manure and The best fertiliser for carnations top dressiae. Unequalled for all ite for circulars and prices. nothine else and for liquid field use. Wri The Pulverized Manure Company, 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing HE BURNHAM [ord««i>Qurnham(£>. Irvington. N.Y \ew York, Boston Philadelphia Chicfigo Always mention The American Florti8 when you order stodc. 902 The American Florist. Aov. It. PECKY CYPRE$8 Fecky Cypress is the greatest money saver discovered in years. Will last at least three times as long as any other wood for bench material. We can make immediate shipments at all times from our large stock. Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheeting, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. Write for Prices. Adam Schilio Lumber Co. Hawthorne and Weed Streets, Telephones; Lincoln 410 and 411. CHICAGO. r Carman's Antipest INSECTICIDE AND FUNGICIDE For the Garden, Orcbardand Greenhonie Non-poisonous and harmless to vesretatioD, Kills Green Fly, Aphides, Bark Uce, Thrlps. Mealy Bag, Red Spider, Scale, Wire worms. Ants and Slugs. This is the Grower's Friend. Handy to use. chesp and effective, mixes readily in water. Destroys all insect pests and keeps down filth. Circulars on appli- cation. $1.60 per gallon. Also in quarts, half gallons and in bulk. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., FLUSHING, N. T. Approved by the New York State Asricul- tural Dept. Certificate No. 223. Jnly 8.1910 Guaranteed under insecticide act. 1910 Se>rialNo.91 of U. S. Arricultural Dept. 1 iieiMon the American Florist when writino THE BEST Bug Killer and Bloom Saver For PROOF Write to P. R. PALETHORPE COMPANY, OwensboPo.Ky Mention the American Florist when writing Let us qnote yon on new and second-hand BOILERS, PIPE, FITTINGS, GLASS, Greenhouse Lumber, Tools, Sash, Etc. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO., Mention the American Florist when writino To Tell All the Good Points of Our Construction in this advertisement are planning any tions, it will . TRUSSED SASH BAR AND KONFRAnE BOUSES is impossible. If you rebuilding or addi-, you to write us. CONCRETE BENCH nOULDS AND GREENHOUSE ArrUANCES Use oir patiDt \m BiRcl FIttligs aid Roof Supports ^ mi^JENNlNGS IRONGUTTER. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS Vor Tobacco Kxtracts, etc. Send for Cirenlars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN, . W. Comer Sixth and Berk Streets. PHILAD] VENTILATING lELrHIA. APPARATUS Nikoteen The most efiective and eco nomioal material there is for sprayiDC plaats and blooms. ^ISI..-.^^.....^.A Isskilllullyeatract- '^■■*^*'"^-"-'** bacco and carefully reftned: it li clean and easy to apply. ^1 •■_ _ ^ _. _^ _^ does the work when INlKOtCdl '»tK>r,2ed either in ■ w M »m ■^^ ■■*»■«»•• - pans, on pipe* or oyer a flame. Full Pint Bottles. SI .SO. Nikoteen Aphis Paok Specially prepared for fumifattne closed* houses. It vaporizes the Nkotioe evealy and without waste. Nothlni ke«p« a boas* free from Aphis so cheaply. Price $6.50 per case ef 12 paraffintd bast All Seedsmen. CUT FLOWER ANO Design Boxes All sliai. leu Wrft*. C. C. PoUwortli Co; MaWAUKEE. igii. The American Florist. 90 . Just the remedy for the black aphis on chrysanthemums— led spider and thrips rn carnatioDS— greeofly on roses— mealy bui: oo Eardeni^^s and crotoos — scale on ferns, palms and other decorative stock. S2.60 per (ifllton: $1.00 oer onart. United States and Canada. Funeine has has no equ**! for carnation rust, rust oo chrysanthemums and mildew on roses $2.00 per gallon; 75c per anart. United States and Canada. There is but one convincing way for you to become familiar with the merits of Aphine and Funffine. and that is — test them out your- self—it will prove worth your while. For Sale by Seedsmen. Manufactured by Aphine Manufacturing Company MADISON N. J. Mention the American Florist wheji loritiTW TheMastin Antomatic White= wash and Spraying Machine Is Reliable, Practical and Durable. When the machine is filled to within six inches of the top, a few strokes of th e pump will compress eoou« h a>r in the tank to produce a continunus mist like spray for 15 minutes. Write for Catalog and details to Department C. Sold through Seedsmen. Dealers in Florists' and Poultry Supplies. J. G. MASTIN fi CO 3124 West Lake St.. CHICAGO. ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing WILKS' Hot Water Boilers ARI THI MOST ECONOMICAL Boiler for Greenhouses No Night Fireman Reoolred with oar SELF-FEEDIN6 HOT WATER BOILERS. Send for Catalog and Prices. S. WILKS MFG. CO., '-s -■ .great favor with .the greenhouse , >^ ^ trade thrpughbut the entire cou n try; : ^ . '.'The: KrbescheH" will develop more heat yVx ; units pen pound of c6al consumed than any .;V^ ■:-^;-": ':•;.■. (^^ : .;.;'■.■.•:;■■ :' ''^ More Kroeschell Boilers and Generatbirs used .for greenhouse heating than any other make ■: t^- •■";■;:-;■ . ::Sena fbrxatalogue- ■ .. •/■ " --^/^j-iU. ' f:.- ■■':'■'::'-■- •" ' '--""■■^ :•-'■'•':'. \ '■■■-' '': ' : 'if^'':'-- m ^^^ Attentionll Glass Buyersll GREENHOUSE GLASS. Yon will save money if yon obtain our prices before yon buy. Quality A No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse Wiiite Paint The most durable whate paint for this purpose Hal< barrels, (26 gallons) per gal., $1.75. 6 gal. pails, per gal., $1,80. H. IV1. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLESALE GLASS AND PAINTS, Long Distance Phone 651-659 Wesf Washington Boulevard, CHICAGO. Near Desplaines Street. Monroe 4994. King Greenhouses They are trnly economical, being strong, lasting and easy to maintain. They are scientifically de- signed to stand all the strains in a greenhouse. Private Conservatories and Commercial Greenhouses. Each receives special treatment. KING CONSTRUCTION CO. Home Office and Factory: Eastern Sales Office: NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. No. 1 Madison Gardens, NEW YORK 904 The American Florist, Nov. 11, GEO. KELLER & SON Manufacturers of the famous RED POTS From Eastern Clay. Before Buying Write for Prices. 2614-2622 Herndon Street, CHICAGO, ILL. ZERO Represents the amount of exertion required to raise your vent sash with an Advance Apparatus. ioo°„ Represents the amount of efficiency acquired from an Advance Apparatus. It will pay you to write for a catalog. ADVANCE CO., Richmond, Ind. A STIC A reenl^ouseqiaanj U5EITN0W> CF.O.PIERCECO. 12 W. BROADWAY NrWVORK MASTICA Is elastic aod tenacious, admits ol expaosioD and cootractlon. Putty becomes bard AQd brittle. Broken utass more easily removed witbout breaking of otber t^tass. as occurs with pnttv. Lasts longer than pntty. Easy to apply. Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIGH GRADE... See Our Catalogue. sStwaferl GIBLIN & CO.. UtJca, K. Y. 1 / \ f ■ CUT FLOWER BOXES c EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. * \ / k IF TOU SAW IT IN THE THE FLORIST SAT SO IN YOUR NEXT ORDER r c» The Cincinnati Grate Bar Company is the only concern in the world which makes a specialty of Grate Bars made from iron selected and mixed to resist heat, and that will not warp noF bum out, as Other ^rate bars do. A skilled metallurgist prepares the metal. Our Grate Bars Will Last Two or Three Times as Long as Others. They save coal by preventing it from sifting through into the ash pit. The Saving in Fuel Will More Than Pay for the Grate Bars. Send us your order now, with >'f3.00 for each square foot. Slate the length of the grate bar and the width of grate you want to fill. Tlie Cincinnati Orate Bar Co.,c;N^i'NNAfroH.''^ AfenUon the American Florist when writing "f OR THE BEST RESllTS" Use a Superior Return Flue Boiler for Greenhouse Heating SEND FOR CATALOGUE Superior Machine & Boiler Works 846-848 W. Superior St., CHICAGO, ILL. m EoMST Mm^ L ib.^ i A <^ ■" '^"^'^ ^ ^MSsaaa5afi»Ei!m2ziS9i«!fQi^^ TRADE] Rmerioa is "the Praw of the JIbsseI; there may be mare comfort Mmidshipsj but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas." Vol. XXXVII. CMICAQO AND NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 18, 1911. No. 1224 The American Florist TlVENTT-SlXTH YEAB. Copyright, 1911, by American Florist Company Entered as Second-Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois. under act of March 3, 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address; AmeHo, Chicago Subscription, United States and Mexico, 81.00 a year; Canada S2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August, 1901. Address all correspondence subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co. , 440 S. Dearborn St. , Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — Geo. Asmds, Chicago, President; Richard Vincent, Jr., Baltimore, Md., Vice- Pres. ; H. B. Dorner, Urbana, III., Sec'y; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treas. Officers- Elect — Richard Vincent, Jr., Baltimore, Md., Pres. ; August Poehlmann, Chicago. Vice-Pres.; ,Iohn Young, New York, Sec'y; W. F. Hasting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treas. Nest meeting at Chicago, August, 1913. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Twenty-sixth annual convention to be held at Milwaukee, Wis.. 1913. John J. Stephens, Columbus, O., Pres.; Bellet Lawbon, Jr., River Grove, 111., Sec'y-Treas. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Annual convention and exhibition November, 1913. Chsries II. Totty, Madison. N. J., Presi- dent; C. W , Johnson. Morgan Park, 111 . , Secretary AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition at Detroit, Mich., January 10-12. 1913. A. Fabenwald Eos- lyn Pa President; Philip Brietmeyer. Detroit, Mich., Vice-President; Benjamin Hammond, Fishkill-on-Hudson. N, Y., Secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY, Nest annual convention and exhibition a Detroit, Mich., January 10-12, 1913. J. A. Val- entine, Denver, Colo., President; A. F.J. Baur, Thirty-eighth St. and Kookwood Ave., Indian- apolis, Ind,, Secretary. AMREICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Next meeting and exhibition, August, 1912. I. B. HENDBICK90N, Floral Park, N.Y., President; L. Mebton Gage, Orange, Mass., Secretary. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next meeting at Boston Mass., 1912. W. H. Dunn, Kansas City, Mo., Pres.; F.L. Mulpobd. Washington, D.C., Sec'y-Treas. SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Primulas. As fast as the primroses gro-w space them out so that tliere is a good dis- tance between eacli plant, and so that the leaves do not touch, allowing room between the plants for a free circulation of air. If the plants are placed on a bench with a front and back board, place boards across and set the plants on these or stand the pots on inverted pots so as to bring them up into the air. Take care in watering not to wet the foliage more than possible, or the leaves will be spotted. Many good primulas are ruined by being overcrowded and the foliage allowed to remain damp. If the plants are not going to be in flower for the holidays they can be placed in a temperature of G0° at night for a short time which will rapidly bring them along, but do not attempt a high- er temperature than that, nor for any great length of time. These plants are cold-loving subjects and are more sat- isfactory in a house that never goes above 50° at night. Primula oboonica is now blooming freely and can be kept in bloom until spring if grown cool. These plants are particularly use- f\il in filling Christmas baskets. Care must be taken in the handling of these plants by persons who are at all sub- ject to poisoning from coming in con- tact with this, rhus, or other poisonous plants, for they sometimes cause a very troublesome and irritating erup- tion on the skin. Ardlslas. The berries of the ardisias should now be turning a bright red and the foliage taking on that beautiful glossy appearance which makes this plant so popular at the holidays. "Where these plants are grown in great heat the ber- ries do not color as brightly and the leaves lack that thick, leathery tex- ture and glossy appearance, and the plants are not so satisfactory in the houses. They also chill very easily, and if this happens the berries drop off. It is much better to finish them from this time on in a bright, sunny house, with good ventilation; this will tend to color up the fruit and give the plants a much healthier appearance, and they will prove more satisfactory. We have seen these plants where grown cool and not forcfed hold their berries until the next year's crop was borne. Keep a sharp lookout for scale on ardisias, they quickly get covered with the brown scale unless carefully watched, and when these insects ap- pear constant washing is the great remedy. Clean off the first that ap- pear. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Catch Crops. With the close competition that the greenhouse man is up against at the present day it does not pay td have any of the bench room idle, or if a crop shows that it is not going to suc- ceed and be remunerative it had better be thrown out and the room occupied by something that will pay. The sev- eral different plants and flowers have their seasons, and when they are done a succeeding crop should be all ready prepared to take the place. It there- fore pays to have some catch crop ready in cases of this kind. There are many annuals that can be grown and carried along in small pots and if not used and eventually discarded the loss is small. These if planted out in the benches will bloom in the early spring and give a very welcome variety to the flowers at that season. There are many flowers grown today that were first grown as catch crops, such as the antirrhinum. Among others which might be grown this way are the cen- taureas, either bachelor's buttons or sweet sultans, nasturtiums, lupins, calendulas, eschschlotzias, salpiglossis schizanthus, stocks and others. There are also many of the early blooming perennials which can be lifted and heeled in where they can be easily ob- tained during the winter and trans- planted to the greenhouse. Among these are Coreopsis lanceolata, Aquile- gia cserulea, gaillardias, heuceras, sweet Williams, and others which the grower has in stock. A dealer will al- ways find customers who appreciate these flowers which are often not seen during the winter months, and by hav- ing the stock of a few of these odd 906 The American Florist, Nov. i8, things can often plant out a section of a bench that otherwise would not be returning any revenue, and thereby prevent loss. Massachusetts Horticultural Society. THE WHITE MEDAL OF HONOK. The Trustees of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society have awarded the George Robert White Medal of Honor for the current year to Victor Lemoine of Nancy, France. This medal is awarded annually to the person who has done the most dur- ing the year or in recent years to ad- vance the interest in horticulture in its broadest sense. The award for the year 1911 is emi- nently appropriate as a recognition of the accomplishments of Mr. Lemoine in the production of so many varieties of flowering plants and shrubs which have become of permanent value to the horticultural interests of the United States as well as of Europe. If he had done nothing more than to give to the world the Begonia Gloire de Lorraine it would have merited the award and in addition his numerous other introductions have made the name of Lemoine a familiar one to all horticulturists. COMMITTEES FOE lyl^. The trustees announce the following list of committees of the society for the year 1912 : „ v • Finance— Walter Hunnewell, chair- man; Arthur F. Estabrook, Stephen M. Weld. Prizes and Exhibitions— John A. Pet- tigrew, chairman; Robert Cameron, William Downs, J. K. M. L. Farquhar, M A. Patten, Wilfrid Wheeler. Plants and Flowers— T. D. Hatfield, chairman; Arthur H. Fewkes, William Nicholson, Thomas Roland, William C. Rust, William Sim. Fruits— Edward B. Wilder, chairman; William Downs, Wilfrid Wheeler. Vegetables— Duncan Finlayson, chair- man; W. N. Craig, Edward Parker. Gardens— Charles W. Parker, chair- man; Jackson Dawson, Arthur H. Fewkes, Thomas J. Grey, T. D. Hat- field, William Nicholson, William P. Rich, David Roy, Charles Sander, Wil- liam Thatcher, Wilfrid Wheeler. Library— Charles S. Sargent, chair- man; Ernest B. Dane, George B. Dorr, Charles S. Minot. Lectures and Publications — William J. Stewart, chairman; Robert Cameron, J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Edward B. Wil- der. Children's Gardens— H. S. Adams, chairman; Joseph Clark, H. S. Rand, William P. Rich, B. Hammond Tracy, James Wheeler. W. P. Rich, Sec'y. KiUlDg Red Spider. ED. Amebican Florist: Is there any other remedy to kill red spider besides syringing with water? SOBSCEIBER. Syringing is the easiest method to keep red spider down and if properly attended to will prevent these insects from obtaining a foothold. There are a number of remedies for this pest manufactured, Aphine being endorsed by many growers. Fumigation with hydrocyanic gas or sulphur fumes will destroy them. The latter method is often used by growers of grapes under glass when syringing cannot be prac- ticed, but must be carefully attended to, for If the sulphur burns it means ruination of the crop. W. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted bv Robt. KUt. Fblladelpbla, Pa. E. Wlenhoeber Floral Co.'s Exhibition. At its store and greenhouses on East Elm street, Chicago, the Ernst Wlen- hoeber Floral Co. held a beautiful ex- hibition of flowers and floral work No- vember 8-10 to which invitations were extended to their patrons and the pub- lic. The display was greatly appreci- ated, for during the three days the of- fice and show room were visited by a large number of their customers, com- prising the select trade of the fashion- able North Side who greatly admired the beautiful display. Upon entering the store the visitor was confronted with a grand showing of the finest flowers of the season and arrangements Victor Lemoine. Third Recipient of tho White llechil Awnnleil by the JIass.iohuselts Horticultural Society. of artistic floral work. Large vases of chrysanthemums, both of superb speci- men blooms and the smaller pompons, and vases of magnificent roses were advantageously placed, and artistically arranged baskets were so located that the attention of the visitor was imme- diately attracted to these beautiful cre- ations. These were arranged of the finest of the seasonable flowers, or- chids, lily of the valley, roses, and chrysanthemums, and the prospective giver of a debutante's reception or oth- er social function could at once see what would be appropriate and desir- able at an entertainment to be given. The baskets were beautifully arranged, of different sizes and forms, the bas- kets of cattleyas being especially noticeable and those of small chrysan- themums particularly attractive. The show house had been entirely transformed, the stock of foliage plants being removed, the sides decorated with nicely grown chrysanthemum plants and the walls and roof hung with Southern smilax to give the place a proper setting for the floral arrange- ments. Here were arranged four din- ing table decorations, fitting examples of what might be appropriate for any occasion, two tables were rectangular in form and two round, all being set with glasses, candelabra 8f proper shade, and the necessary silver ware. The first table was oblong in shape and had a beautiful arrangement of as- sorted roses as a center-piece, and this was extended to other arrangements toward the ends by low arches of smi- lax through which smaller flowers were placed. The next table being round contained for the center a basket of Mrs. Jardine roses and four smaller arrangements of Bouvardia Humboldti. The third table, longer and narrower, was a very simple arrangement of pink bouvardia in white china ware which was particularly attractive for its sim- plicity and artistic handling. These three tables were all arranged low so that guests seated could easily over- look all the floral work. The fourth table was much larger and round and could be either a serving table or for seated guests. The center-piece was a tall vase of pompon chrysanthemums of different colors, and upon four sides were low vases of single yellow chrys- anthemums. This table was very ef- fective in its arrangement. A nice assortment of blooming and decorative plants was shown in the houses leading from this show house and the whole exhibition was a great success both from an artistic stand- point and the interest which It cre- ated, and must redound to the credit of this well-known firm and its floral designers. Prices of Floral Work. Ed. American Floeist : We recently received an order for a bouquet, to be delivered in New York, to consist of two dozen roses, two doz- en carnations, tied with ribbon. Whole- sale prices of flowers quoted in that city at that time were: roses, $4.00 per 100; carnations, 50 cents to $1.00 per 100. We received a statement charging $2.50 per dozen for roses, $1.00 per dozen for carnations and 75 cents for ribbon, totaling $7.75 for the bou- quet. How is a dealer to know what will be charged at retail by a florist in another city? Do eastern florists make a profit of from 500 to 800 per cent? J. H. F. Colorado. It is customary in ordering floral work to place a limit on the price to be charged. "J. F. H." should appreciate the fact that in large stores designers receive the highest pay and when floral work is arranged the wages of this man must be included in the charge. If the order had been placed at a cer- tain price, or was for loose flowers to be delivered, in all probability the order would have been filled at a legiti- mate profit. But with no figures to go by the dealer filled the order to the best of his ability with the highest grade stock and charged accordingly. W. FOET MOBGAN, COLO.— F. W. Weidman has sold his florist business and gone to Texas. Woodbine, Ia.— The Southwestern Iowa Horticultural Society will hold a meeting in this city December 5-7. Rome, N. Y. — ^E. J. Byam announces that he has taken over the florist busi- ness which he formerly conducted at ■108-lt) Elm street. Swampscott, Mass. — J. T. Erickson^ has moved his florist business to Lynn and is now located on Mudge street In that city. /p//. The American Florist. 807 THE EXHIBITIONS. Exhibits at the St. Louis Show. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. The notable feature of the cut blooms of chrysanthemums was the magnificent flowers staged by the members of the Chrysanthemum Society of America, it was the drawing card, and would bring success to any show. The exhibits standing out pre-eminently were those of Chas. H. Totty and Wm. Duck- ham, of Madison, N. J. While these growers were the leaders the others were close up, and such blooms as were staged by Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich.; E. G. Hill Co., Rich- mond, Ind.; Mount Greenwood Ceme- tery Association, Morgan Park, 111.; I'oehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago; W. J. M. S. Vesey, Fort Wayne, Ind., con- tributed to making this the finest dis- play of cut chrysanthemums ever seen in the west, and we doubt if taken as a whole a more even lot of blooms were ever staged than the four collections of fifty set up by C. H. Totty, E. D. Smith & Co., E. G. Hill Co., and Mount Greenwood Cemetery Association. The notable blooms in Chas. H. Totty's exhibits were : Mrs. Gilbert Drabble — A white of enormous size; the petals whorled around the bloom giving it a very beau- tiful appearance. It was shown for the Chrysanthemum Society of Amer- ica cup but there were one or two blooms that were not up to the others, giving the vase of flowers an uneven look. It is a very chaste and beautiful white. Wm. Turner — Is another white of the incurved form that will be hard to beat, and many claim for this the leading place in exhibition whites. As shown here the size is enormous. Seedling No. 67 — Bronze, is a fine bloom of this color. It is a very strik- ing flower for exhibition collections. It is of the largest size and of good form. T. Converse — Another bronze, also a very striking bloom of the largest size; a variety hard to beat in its color. F. T. Quittenton and Pockett's Crim- son were in elegant shape among the enormous blooms of crimson color. The most prominent yellows among C. H. Totty's blooms were F. S. Vallis, Cheltonii, Mary Donnellan and Gen. Hutton. They were better than these varieties have ever been shown in the west; simply magnificent, deep, wide and well finished with good petalage. Well's Late Pink as shown here and by two or three exhibitors should have special mention; they were all fine, this exhibitor being ahead in depth and color. Other fine blooms in pink were Frank Payne, Mariam Hankey, Wm. Duckham and a pink seedling from the last named variety. Wm. Duckham, the winner of the collection of 25 varieties, staged the finest 25 blooms in the show. Notable among them were : D. B. Crane — An oddity in light bronze with salmon shadings. It is of the Japanese type, the petals hanging down in a single row so that it gives the flower an enormous depth, the only bloom like it in the show. Ununda — White; was one of the largest in size, but it is strictly an ex- hibition flower, the color being its weak- est point. Merza was as fine as ever as a white. Lady Carmicheal is a white of fine texture and purity of color and the siz£ is of the largest. Wm. Turner— White; was also in fine shape; a magnificent bloom. S. A. Naceur Bey — Light bronze; was one of the largest blooms on exhibition. These may be said to have caused a sensation. The yellows in William Duckham's exhibits were Hon. Mrs. Lopes, Mrs. G. DESIGN BY PELICANO, ROSSI & CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. For a Member "t thi> Italiaii (Vilony Who Died in .San Francisco. Sec Page 942 Hunt, F. S. Vallis and Mary Donnellan, and the other colors were equally as large. The collection as a whole was as fine as was ever shown, each bloom being a specimen in itself, and they wel-e all of good color and texture. Elmer D. Smith & Co., the second prize winner in the collection classes and winner of first in many of the vase classes, staged a magnificent ar- ray of blooms. The principal feature of these exhibits being the predomi- nence of varieties and seedlings of their own raising, it is doubtful if any other firm could display so many varieties where their own creations stood out so prominently. Naomah— Mr. Smith's fine white must be classed as one of the very best and it was shown in grand form. Lenox— Yellow novelty of 1911; was particularly fine. Smith's Sensation— Light pink; is a very bold flower, fine in every way. Manhattan — Another light pink, shown here for the first time; is a fine flower of the Enchantress color, a very striking variety. Christy Matthewson — White; is a very bold flower and will be heard from when distributed. This exhibitor had the best Col. D. Appletons in the show and fine vases of Nontero, their new white. They also had a large lot of seedlings under number, many of them showing points of decided merit. E. G. Hill Co. was the winner of the vase of 100 blooms with a magnificent lot of Chas. Razor. They also staged fine Major Bonnaffon, Golden Wedding, Well's Late Pink, Glenview, Yellow Eaton and W. H. Chadwick. In their collections the leading blooms were Gen. Hutton, Glacier, Howard Gould, Mrs. G. C. Kelley, No. 7 seedling, light bronze, Patouma, Glenview and Mme. Carnot. This same exhibitor staged 120 varieties of pompons and singles for the best display of this type, Chas. H. Totty and Mount Greenwood Ceme- tery Association also having fine dis- plays in this class. Poehlmann Bros. Co. staged extra fine W. H. Chadwick, Timothy Eaton, Dr. Enguehard, Golden Chadwick and Major Bonnaffon. W. J. & M. S. Vesey exhibited fine Dr. Enguehard, Golden Chadwick and Major Bonnaffon. Mount Greenwood Cemetery Assooia"- tion staged fine Mrs. J. C. Neill, Ran- dee. Golden Eagle, Mary Donnellan, O. H. Broomhead, F. S. Vallis, Glenview and a fine lot of the varieties in com- merce. , The Koenig Floral Co. was the only local firm represented in the cut chrys- anthemum classes. 908 The American Florist. Nov. i8. EOSES. The new roses were represented by a fine vase of Sunburst from the E. G. Hill Co. — and they were particularly fine — one of its notable features here was its keeping qualities. The flowers were a little tight in bud the first day but as the week advanced they opened up and became more beautiful. red seedling. The E. G. Hill Co. had fine White Wonder and Pink Delight, and A. C. Brown fine White Enchan- tress. The chrysanthemum plants were very finely grown plants but they were not as large as is generally seen at chrys- anthemum shows. The groups of plants were filled with some very cred- THE PHILADELPHIA SHOW. Henry F. Witchell Co.'s Exhibit of Gurdeii Chrysanthemum and Lord *fe Burnham L'o." Greenhouse in Lower Hall^ See Issue of November 11, Page 835. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., put up splendid vases of Killarney Queen and Double White Killarney in their usual fine form as have been shown in the west lately, and they were grand. Poehlmann Bros. Co. were the lead- ing exhibitors in the classes of stand- ard varieties and the premiums won will show how fine their stock was. It was as good as they have ever shown and some of the newer varieties were staged in magnificent form, showing what they are like when grown in the Poehlmann way. CARNATIONS. The first day's display of carnations brought out fine exhibits of the stand- ard varieties from the Chicago Car- nation Co., who were first on four vases of fifty each with fine bunches of Dor- othy Gordon, Enchantress, White Won- der and Pink Delight. A. C. Brown, Springfield, 111., also had a fine lot, as did Poehlmann Bros. Co. and the E. G. Hill Co. The Chicago Carnation Co. also put up several vases of fine seed- lings, notably among them being a red under number. Friday's display of carnations, calling for six classes of the different colors, brought out the following exhibitors : Mount Greenwood Cemetery Associa- tion, Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago Carnation Co., the E. G. Hill Co. and A. C. Brown. The Mount Greenwood Cemetery As- sociation winning first on fifty white in competition with White Wonder, White Perfection and White Enchantress, with W. N. Rudd's new white seed- ling No. 14000-A. The Mrs. C. W. Ward shown by this exhibitor were particularly fine, as was a vase of crimson Mrs. A. McCrea. Poehlmann Bros, also had fine Mrs. Ward and an especially fine lot of Enchantress. The Chicago Carnation Co. had fine Pink Delight, White Wonder and their new itable stock. All of the exhibits were set up by growers from the vicinitv of St. Louis. The St. Louis Park De- partment staged some very nice groups of palms, foliage and flowering plants which contributed greatly to the ap- pearance of the hall. J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati, O., exhibited a very fine lot of begonias, and Adiantum Farleyense. C. W. Johnson. St. Louis Horticultural Society. The exhibition of the St. Louis Hor- ticultural Society continued Thursday and Friday, November 9-10, an account of the first two days of the show ap- pearing in last week's issue of the American Florist. On Thursday the vases of 50 and 25 blooms of chrysan- themums in 25 varieties, the 12 blooms of named varieties, vases of 50 roses and the bridal bouquets were staged and judged, and Friday was carna- tion day. The judges for the first day were Robt F. Tesson. St. Louis; George As- mus, Chicago; Jules Bourdet, C. Berg- sterman, St. Louis, sind the judges the second, George Asmus and Wallace R. Pier.son, Cromwell, Conn. Additional visitors noted were A. F. J. Baur, Indianapolis, Ind.; C. E. Gul- lett, Lincoln, 111.; Dr. A. S. Halstead, Belleville, 111.; Charles Loveridge, Pe- oria, 111.; H. R. Morgan, Springfield, 111.; W. J. Vesey, Fort Wayne. Ind.; Richard Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md.; J. D. Carmody, Evansville, Ind. Following are the awards for the two days : THURSDAY'S AWARDS. Fifty blooms, 20 or more varieties, short stem chrysanthemums — C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J., first: Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich., second; The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., third. Twenty-five blooms, 25 varieties — Wm. Duckham, Madison, N. J., first; Elmer D. Smith & Co., second; The E. G. Hill Co., third. Twelve blooms W. H. Chadwick — Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago, first; The E. G. Hill Co., second. Twelve blooms Emberta— The E. G. Hill Co., first. Twelve blooms any other white va- riety— Poehlmann Bros. Co., first; El- mer D. Smith & Co., second; C. H. Totty, third. Twelve blooms Dr. Enguehard — W. J. and M. S. Vesey, Fort Wayne, Ind., first. Twelve blooms any other pink variety —The E. G. Hill Co., first; Elmer D. Smith & Co., second; Mount Greenwood Cemetery Association, Morgan Park, III., third. THE PHILADELPHIA SHOW. \'ie\v of the Grand Stairway. See Issue of November 11, Page IS33 tgj/. The American Florist. 909 THE PHILADELPHIA SHOW. General View ol Main Ha.ll,— See Issue of Xovember 11, I'iige 885. Twelve blooms Golden Wedding — The E. G. Hill Co., first. Twelve blooms Major Bonnaffon — The E. G. Hill Co.. first; Poehlmann Bros. Co., second; Elmer D. Smith & Co., third. Twelve blooms Col. D. Appleton — Elmer D. Smith & Co., first; Poehlmann Bros. Co., second. Twelve blooms anv other yellow — The E. G. Hill Co., first; W. J. and M. S. Vesey, second; Mount Greenwood Cemetery Association, third. Twelve blooms anv other color — C. H. Totty, first: The E. G. Hill Co., second; Elmer D. Smith & Co., third. ROSES. Fifty Richmond — Poehlmann Bros. Co., first. Fifty Cardinal — A. C. Brown. Spring- field, 111., first. Fifty Killarney — Poehlmann Bros. t'o., first; A. & H. Warner, second. Fifty White Killarney — Poehlmann Bros. Co., first; A. & H. Warner, sec- ond. Fifty My Maryland — Poehlmann Bros. Co., first. Fifty any other color — Poehlmann Bros. Co., first. Bridal bouquet, accessories admls- sable — Grimm &, Gorly, first; H. Young & Son, second. Floral arrangement, engagement gift —Grimm & Gorly, first. One hundred roses arranged for ef- fect—Grimm & Gorly, first. FRIDAY'S AWARDS — CARNATIONS. Fifty blooms white — Mount Green- wood Cemetery Association, first; Poehlmann Bros. Co., second; A. C. Brown, third. Fifty blooms dark pink — Mount Greenwood Cemetery Association, first; Poehlmann Bros. Co., second; Chicago Carnation Co., third. Fifty blooms light pink — Poehlmann Bros. Co., first; Chicago Carnation Co- second; The E. G. Hill Co., third. Fifty blooms red — Chicago Carnation Co., first; Mount Greenwood Cemetery Association, second; Poehlmann Bros. Co., third. Fifty blooms any other color — Mount Greenwood Cemetery Association, first. Fift> blooms one or more varieties — Chicago Carnation Co., first; Poehl- mann Bros. Co., second; Mount Green- WQod Cemetery Association, third. Display of violets and lily of the val- ley— Henry F. W. Aue, first; Grimm & Gorly, second. Dutchess County Horticultural Society. The seventeenth annual exhibition of the Dutchess County Horticultural So- ciety was one of the most successful ever held. While the attendance was not what it should be the society feels that they will come out all right finan- cially. The quality and quantity of the blooms this season were fully up to the high standard usually seen at the show. Much attention was attract- ed to the new chrysanthemum Pough- keepsie which is a very fine cream white exhibited here for the first time this season. The society tried out a new scheme this season, that of having the public judge the dinner tables by popular ballot. The rose and carnation classes were very well filled. Two new seedling car- nations were shown, one by P. E. Wit- ney of Pishkill, who won the society's silver medal, and another by The Salt- ford Flower Shop of Poughkeepsie. The display of single chrysanthe- mums was exceptionally large. The group exhibited by W. J. Osterhoudt, gardener for Wm. P. Clyde, won first prize in its class. Most of the speci- mens shown were Mr. Osterhoudt's own seedlings. The following were the awards : Chrysanthemums in pots — Best 12 plants, distinct varieties : William P. Clyde, New Hamburgh (H. J. Oster- houdt, gardener), first; Archibald Rog- ers, Hyde Park (James Koegan, gar- dener), second. Best six plants, six varieties — W. P. Clyde, first; Archibald Rogers, second. Foliage and {lowering plants. For the best group of ornamental and flow- ering plants arranged for effect — Salt- ford Flower Shop, first; Archibald Rog- ers, second. Groups of ornamental foliage — Archi- bald Rogers, first. Japanese chrysanthemums — William P. Clyde, first; Archibald Rogers, sec- ond. Single chrysanthemums in pots^ William P. Clyde, first; Winthrop Sar- geant, Fishkill (Frank Whitney, gar- dener), second. Table decorative foliage plants, ferns excluded — F. W. Vanderbilt (H. J. Al- len, gardener), first; \\'^illiam P. Clyde, second. Best specimen plant, asparagus- Archibald Rogers, first. Best specimen fern — Winthrop Ser- geant, first; Archibald Rogers, second. Cut Flowers. Best 3G blooms, 6 vari- eties—Frederick W. Vanderbilt, first; Ogden Mills, second. Best 12 blooms, white— F. W. Van- derbilt, first. 910 The American Florist. Nov. i8. Best 12 blooms, any color — Ogden Mills, Staatsburgh (James Blair, gar- dener), first. Best six blooms, pink— Stuyvesant Fish, Garrisons (Wm. MacBean, gar- dener), first. Best six blooms, yellow — F. W. Van- derbilt, first; Ogden Mills, second. Best six blooms, crimson— Stuyvesant Fish, first. Best six blooms, incurved, any color — Wm. P. Clyde, first. Mrs. Archibald Rogers prize. Best twenty American Beauty roses — F. W. Vanderbilt, first; Archibald Rogers, second. Elmer D. Smith Co. prize for best six blooms chrysanthemums, Poughkeep- sie — F. W. Vanderbilt. first. Irving Grinell prize. Best arranged basket of chrysanthemums, open to all — Archibald Rogers, first; Winthrop Sargent, second. Mrs. Andrew Zabriskie prize. For E. McMULKIN'S TABLE OF FRUIT AT THE BOSTON SHOW. Twenty-four blooms, distinct varie- ties—A. J. Loveless, Lenox, Mass, first; P. "W. Vanderbilt, second. Twelve blooms, distinct varieties— A. J. Loveless, first; F. W. Vanderbilt, second. Six blooms, distinct varieties — A. J. Loveless, first; Samuel Sloane Estate, Garrisons (R. K. Miller, gardener), second. Best six vases, single chrysanthe- mums—Wm. P. Clyde, first; F. W. Van- derbilt, second. Anemone flowered chrysanthemums, three varieties— Wm, P. Clyde, first. Best collection, three varieties — Val- entin Burgevin's Sons, Kingston, first. Twelve roses, pink — Valentin Bur- gevin's Sons, first; Saltford Flower Shop, second. Twelve roses, white — Valentin Bur- gevin's Sons, first; Ogden Mills, sec- ond. Twelve roses, crimson — F. W. Van- derbilt, first; Ogden Mills, second. Twelve roses, disseminated, 1910- 1911— Valentin Burgevin's Sons, first. Light pink carnations — Benjamin Willig. Poughkeepsie, first. Dark pink carnations — F. W. Van- derbilt, first; Samuel Sloane Estate, second. Red carnations — Benjamin Willig. first. Variegated carnations — Saltford Flower Shop, first. Crimson — F. AV. Vanderbilt, first; Saltford Flower Shop, second. White— Benjamin Willig, first; Salt- ford Flower Shop, second. Twenty-four blooms, three varieties. (This class open to private gardeners only.) — Fred Heeremans, Lenox, Mass, first; Ogden Mills, second. Best seedling carnations — Winthrop Sargeant, first. SPECIAL PRIZES. The G. L. Hoyt prize, for best V2 pink Killarneys — Valentin Burgevin's Sons, first. William P. Clyde prize, for 36 blooms of chrysanthemums, 12 varieties — F. W. Vanderbilt, first; William P. Clyde, second; Ogden Mills, third. best 12 blooms of white Killarney rose — Valentin Burgevin's Sons, first; Og- den Mills, second. Frank B. Lown prize. For best six plants Begonia Lorraine — Winthrop Sargeant, first; Saltford Flower Shop, second. Winthrop Sargeant prize. For vase of 2.5 chrysanthemums arranged for ef- fect— Winthrop Sargeant, first; Archi- bald Rogers, second. Charles Mitchell prize. Best 100 double blue violets, in two bunches of .50 each — William Feierabend, Pough- keepsie, first; Benjamin Willig, second. Society prize for private gardeners. ( 50 double blue violets in one bunch — Ogden Mills, first; F. W. Vanderbilt, second. Clarence Lown prize. Best collection of hardy chrysanthemums — Archibald Rogers, first. R. W. Allen and James Blair prize. Best six plant chrysanthemums, six varieties — Wm. P. Clyde, first; G. L. Hoyt, Staatsburg (David Harrison, gardener), second. Clarence J. Reynolds prize. Best six plants celosia — Wm. P. Clyde, first; A. Rogers, second. Julius Roehrs Co. prize. For best table of orchids and ferns in pots or pans — Saltford Flower Shop', first. Best collection of named varieties of fruit — A. Rogers, first. Best 12 onions — John Blakeley, Hyde Park, first. Arthur T. Boddington prize. Twenty- five named vegetables grown outside or under glass — F. W. Vanderbilt, first; G. L. Hoyt, second. George Burgevin prize. Best vase of 25 roses arranged for effect — Salt- ford Flower Shop, first; Winthrop Sar- geant, second. E. T. Hulst prize. Best named vari- eties of apples — F. W. Vanderbilt, first; A. W. Rogers, second. Horatio N. Bain prizes. Best plate iTiushrooms — F. Heeremans. first; Win- throp Sargeant, second. Best 12 head of celery — Oscar Weidmer, Wappingers Falls, first; John Blakely, second. Peter Henderson prize. Best 12 named varieties of vegetables — F. W. Vanderbilt, first; G. L. Hoyt, second. The judges of flowers were William C. Russell of Millbrook; George Mid- dleton, Tarrytown, and R. H. Allen of Hudson. Massachusetts Horticultural Society. The annual chrysanthemum show of the Massachusetts Horticultural Soci- ety was held in Horticultural Hall, Boston, Mass., November 9-12. The show was a ghost of its predecessors and had not the commercial men stood by it, it would have been a failure as regards entries. There being no ex- hibit last fall, the private gardener must have gone to seed, as far as his interest was shown in this show. The fall show used to be considered Bos- \>> ■■-■-■ ^^9K/t^^^^^K. THE PHILADELPHIA SHOW. Prize Winning Chrysanthemum Plant —See Issue of November II Page 836. jgii. The American Florist. 911 SPECIMEN PLANTS AT THE BOSTON SHOW, NOVEMBER 9-12, 1911. ton's best, and stood unrivaled; ,the •competition in all classes was so close that excitement ran high and the judges often had difficulty in making their decisions. Those palmy days have gone and it devolves upon some sage to come forward with a remedy. There was a nice exhibit of orchids. The display from Wheeler & Co., Wa- ban, was very good. Paul De Nave, Pall River, and ^. T. Butterworth, South Framingham, also had very nice •exhibits well staged. The vases of chrysanthemums from James Nicol. Wm. Riggs and W. W. Edgar Co. were the striking feature of the show. Cred- it should be given Mr. Mir^hol for the way he grows Mrs. Jerome Jones, and more credit for his being an amateur who carries off the blue ribbon every year. In roses, A. N. Pierson showed two new varieties which are being dissemi- nated by them and which originated with J. A. Budlong & Son Co., Auburn, R. I. The Killarney Queen and Double White Killarney, they are both good acquisitions, Killarney Queen especial- ly. S. J. Renter & Son showed their Double White Killarney. Chas. H. Tot- ty, Madison, N. J., showed Sunburst. This is a beautiful rose with the same soft shade of yellow as the Lady Hill- ingdon; the stems, foliage and flowers are all that could be desired, but the neck on Friday morning showed a de- cided weakness, the rose seemed too heavy for the stem above the first leaf. Whether or not it was the heat of the hall we do not know, but if the weak- ness is not constitutional it promises to be a good thing. Thos, Proctor's specimen plants were of the old stand- ard and were well worth the silver rnedal awarded. The arrangement of the dining tables were very artistic. The display of apples, pears and flumces in the small hall was very in- teresting. A, H, Bush. PreMdent-Elcct Volorado Florists' Club. The awards were as follows : PLANTS AND FLOWERS. Best arranged group of foliage and flowering plants covering three hundred square feet — Edw. MacMulkin, first; W. W. Edgar Co., second. Best table of orchids, both plants and flowers, six or more genera, accurately named— Wheeler & Co., first; Paul de Nave, second; J. T. Butterworth, third. Four specimen chrys anthemum plants, any color or class — Thos. E. Proctor, first Twenty-five plants, commercial speci- mens, in not less than six varieties, m not over eight-inch pots — Wm. H. Elliott, first. Twelve plants, single-flowering sorts, not less than three varieties— H. E. Converse, first. Six plants of six different varieties, grown to six stems with one bloom Jo each stem, in seven-inch pots— Mrs. Lester Leiand, first and second. Best chrysanthemum plant on exhi- bition—Thos. E. Proctor. Two kentias, eight feet high or over — Wm. Whitman, first. Two tubs of areca, one or more plants in a tub, eight feet or over in height- Mrs. Frederick Ayer, first. CUT FLOWERS. For the best vase of blooms of the chrysanthemum Mrs. Jerome Jones or yellow Mrs. Jerome Jones, Henry A. Gane special— James Nichol, first and second. Twelve blooms, Japanese incurved chrysanthemums, named — H. E. Con- verse, first. Twelve blooms, reflexed, named— H. E. Converse, first. Twelve sprays or branches of pom- pon, distinct vareties — E. K. Butler, first; P. B. Robb, second. Vase of ten blooms on long stems, pink, named— James Nichol, first; E. A. Clark, second. Vase of 10 blooms red — E. A. Clark, first. Vase of 10 blooms, white— E. A. Clark, first. Vase of 10 blooms, yellow — E. A. Clark, first. Vase of 10 blooms any other color — E. A. Clark, first. Twelve vases singles, 12 distinct varieties, six cut sprays each, not dis- budded—George Page, first; W. A. Riggs, second; H. E. Converse, third. Best decoration of chrysanthemums for table of ten covers— Edw. MacMuI- 912 The American Florist. Nov. lii. kin, first; Sidney Hoffman, second; Mrs. E. M. Gill, third. Best vase of 75 chrysanthemum blooms in the society's large china vases— E. A. Clark, first; W. "W. Edgar Co.. second; W. W. Edgar Co., third. Gratuities — Thomas Roland, display of flowering and foliage plants; Mrs. Frederick Ayer, six decorative palms; Wm. Whitman, display of palms and chrysanthemums; W. A. Riggs, vase of chrysanthemum Major Bonnaffon; Mrs. E. M. Gill, display of cut chrys- anthemums; Mrs. Frederick Ayer, six vases of cut single chrysanthemums; Strout & Co., collection of carnation blooms; A. W. Pembroke, five vases of carnations; Mrs. Francis Peabody, specimen plants of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine; W. T. Walke, artistic dis- play of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine; W. W. Edgar Co., display of cyclamen and Begonia Gloire de Lorraine; James Wheeler, three vases of antirrhinums; Mrs. Frederick Ayer, variegated pine- apple. Silver medals— E. S. Webster, winter flowering Begonias, Elatior and Winter Cheer; Jas. Nicol, vase of chrysanthe- mums, Mrs. Jerome Jones, cultural sil- ver medal. Bronze medal — Wm. Sim, display of pansies. Certificates of merit — George Melvin, seedling Capsicum Capsicastrum Mel- vinii; S. J. Reuter & Co., rose Improved Double White Killarney; A. N. Pier- son, rose Killarney Queen; A. N. Pier- son, rose Double White Killarney; E. S. Webster, seedling begonia (B. in- carnata tuberous variety): Duncan Finlayson. Cattleya bicolor C. labiata; C. H. Totty, new rose Sunburst; Thos. E. Proctor, chrysanthemum Emmy Lou. Honorable Mention — Strout & Co., seedling carnation Beacon X Victory; E. S. Webster, Celosia Thompsoni pyrami- dalis; A. "W. Pembroke, seedling carna- tion Beverly; H. H. Barrows & Son, Nephrolepis Whitmani, var. compacta. Pacific Coast Horticultural Society. The Pacific Coast Horticultural Soci- ety held its annual fall flower show at the Fairmont hotel the latter part of last month, which was considered by all those who attended one of the fin- est ever given in this city so far as quality and general assortment of plants and flowers were concerned. The attendance was also exceptionally gratifying to the officers of the society having charge of the affair, and An- gelo J. Rossi, manager of the exhibi- tion, was heartily congratulated by all those interested for his part in the general success of the spectacle. The prizes awarded to the most successful exhibitors of this show were numerous and costly, and the interest taken in this affair by both growers and florists overshadowed the competition of all previous flower shows. A. O. Stein re- ceived several very valuable prizes, one for an elaborately decorated table and the other for the most original design. He also obtained first prize for his wedding bouquets. H. M. Sanborn of Oakland was awarded first prize for the best arranged basket of assorted flowers. Pelicano, Rossi & Co. received first prize for the finest arranged bas- ket of flowering plants. The principal growers at this show to receive prizes were H. Plath, H. Goertzhain, K. S. Murray. MacRorie, McLaren Co., E. W. McLellan Co., E. James, and Domoto Bros. MacRorie, McLaren Co. present- ed one of the best exhibits ever seen on the coast. This company operates one of the largest nurseries on the Pa- cific Coast, and seldom, if ever, have they failed to receive the winning prizes for their displays in the various flower shows given in this section. Their exhibit on this occasion was composed mainly of a very valuable collection of orchids and tropical plants, arranged in a most artistic manner. Aside from receiving prizes on their various collections, they were awarded the honor of having the best exhibit in the show. The exhibit of- fered by Golden Gate Park was also very beautiful, as they displayed many exquisitely colored tropical plants. The executive committee of the show was composed of Angelo J. Rossi, chair- man: D. McLaren, T. F. Tavlor and H. Plath. Horticultural Society of New York. The annual fall exhibition was held at the American Museum of Natural History November 3-7. This proved to be the largest exhibition the society has given, both in attendance and in the number of exhibits. The exhibition was open to the public four days and nights, with a total attendance o? about 45,000. nearly 20,000 of this on Sunday afternoon. The large foyer was decorated with the large specimen bush and standard chrysanthemums and groups of palms and foliage plants. The east hall and the alcoves opening from it were de- voted to cut blooms of chrysanthe- mums, from the dainty little pompon to the large showy forms. The feature of the chrysanthemum exhilMt, and in- mired. A fine specimen plant of an- thurium exhibited by Mr. Untermeyer was awarded a special prize. In the west hall were the roses, car- nations and orchids. American Beau- ty, Richmond. Killarney, White Kil- larney, My Maryland, Mme. Atel Cbatenay. Bride, and Bridesmaid were among the roses exhiliited. There- were three new roses : Double White Killarney and Killarney Queen, shown by A. N. Pierson. Inc.. and Sun- burst, exhibited by Chas. H. Totty; to each a silver medal was awarded. The new carnation, Brooklyn, to which a certificate of merit was awarded, at- tracted considerable attention. The exhibition of orchids was su- perb, the largest in the history of the society. Four large alcoves were filled with these attractive flowers, both plants in bloom and cut flowers. Among those exhibiting were : Lagei" & Hurrell, Julius Roehrs Co., J. A. Manda, F. V. Burton, Clement Moore, and Mrs. Henry Graves. Following are the awards ; CHBTSANTHEMUIIS — PLANTS. Specimen bush, yellow — Adolph Lew- isohn, Ardsley, N. Y. (John Canning, gardener), first; Samuel Untermyer, Yonkers, N. Y. (Harry Turner, super- intendent), second. THE SAN FRANCISCO SHOW. deed of the whole show, was the group of three large bush plants exhibited by Adolph Lewisohn (John Canning, gardener). It was claimed by many that these were the largest specimens ever exhibited. Certainly they were superb specimens of the horticulturists' art, and great credit is due to Mr. Can- ning for this splendid achievement, which the council of the society has recognized by awarding the group a special prize of a gold medal. The plants measured about ten feet in diam- eter. The most perfect of the three was Lady Lydia, to which was awarded the sweepstakes prize for the best and finest bush plant exhibited. The bush plants exhibited by Samuel Untermyer, Harry Turner, superintendent, were also fine examples of horticultural work. The large and attractive group of stove and greenhouse plants exhib- ited by Mr. Untermyer was much ad- Specimen bush, white — Adolph Lew- isohn, first. This plant also took the sweepstakes prize for the best bush plant exhibited. Specimen bush, pink — Adolph Lew- isohn, first; Samuel Untermyer, sec- ond. Specimen bush, any other color — Samuel Untermyer, first. Specimen standard, yellow — F. V. Burton, Newburgh, N. Y. (Wm. Cordes. gardener), first. Specimen standard pink, P. B. Bur- ton, first; Chas. Hathaway, East Orange, N. J. (Max Schneider, garden- er), second. Specimen standard, any other color — F. V. Burton, first. Specimen anemone — Samuel Unter- myer, first. Six plants in variety, grown to a single stem — F. V. Burton, first: Adolph Lewisohn, second. JQU. The American Florist. 913 SPECIMEN CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANT LADY LYDIA AT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW • YORK SHOW. E\hiljitf'y a widow, two sons and a daughter. The funeral was on Friday afternoon, November 10, and the interment was in Woodmere ceme- tery, G. H. Pieser. G. H. Pieser, former president of the Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago, died Tuesday morning, November 14, after a lingering illness, due to enlargement of the heart. Mr. Pieser was born in Chicago in 18.55 and was well known to the trade, having entered the em- ploy of Amasa and Flint Kennicott some 25 years ago and for which firm he was secretary and later president until ill health caused him to resign some few months ago. He is survived by a wife and son. G. H., Jr., and his mother, two brothers and two sisters. The funeral will be held from the fam- ily residence at 4447 Indiana avenue on Thursday, November 16, at 10 a. m., with interment at the B'Nai Sholom cemetery on North Clark street. John D. Crawford. John D. Crawford, until a few years ago when he retired, one of the oldest florists of Brooklyn, N. Y., died at Ros- lyn, November 2, of apoplexy, aged 69 years. He was located for many years at 372 Court street where he had a florist's store. He is survived by a widow and three sons. Funeral serv- ices were held November 5 and the in- terment was in Woodlawn cemetery. igji. The American Florist. 917 Meetings Next Week. Boston, Mass., November 21. — Gardcuers' und riorlsls" (.'lull of Ilt)ston, Horticultural HoU. Detroit, Mich., November 20, 8 p. m.— Detroit Florisl-s' Club, ll:i Fiirmer street. Grand Rapids, Mich., November 20. — Grand Rapids Florists' and Gardeners' Club, ofl5ce of member. Hartford. Conn., November 24, 8 p. m. — Con- nect irut Ilniticultnnil Society, County building. Montreal, ftue., November 20, 7:45 p. m. — Montri':iI Giiniciicrs' niui Florists" Club, Royal Guardiiins buildititr, 211 Sherbrook street, west. Providence, R. I.. November 20, 8 p. m. — Flo- rists' and (Jardtniers' Club of Rhode Island, 96 Westminster street. Salt Lake City, Utah, November 21. — Salt Lake Florists' Club. Huddiirt Floral Co., 64 Main street. Seattle, "Wash., November 21. — Seattle Flo- rists' Association, Chamber of Commerce, Second avenue and Columbia street. St. Paul. Minn., November 21, 8 p. m, — Min- nesota State Florists' Association. 510 Snelling avenue, north. Toledo, 0., November 22. — Toledo Florists' Club. Toronto, Ont., November 21, 8 p. m. — Toronto Gardeners' and Florists' Association, St. Georges' ball, Elm street. Wants, For Sale, Etc One Cent Per Word. Cash with Adv. Tor Plant Advs.. See ReadyReference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Sitaation Wanted— By a gardener. 24 years old 7 years' experience: sober. Private place pre- ferred. Key 515. care American Florist Situation Wanted— Florist. German, all-around man wishes position: good reierences; Cbica^o preferred. Key 492, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Young man v^ants place as fireman: 17 years experience; good Chicago references. Address Key 504. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By young lady florist; first class saleslady: good designer; capable of taking charge: city references. Key .^19. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Experienced seed sm an wishes to mske a change: all branches: planting, breeding, growing, cataloguing, packing and selling, farm, vegetable and flower seeds Key 520, care .American Florist. Situation Wanted— By first class florist and plantsman: American, married, strictly sober and reliable; 22 years' experience; Al grower and propagator, also good designer: eastern states preferred. Address Key 512. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a Scotch gardener and florist; life's practical experience; well up in landscape »ork. greenhouses, vegetable garden, making up a new place or running a private estate: first class reference in this country and Britain. Key 5'(t. care American Florist. Help Wanted- English speaking gardener: must be single man; private work : vegetable gar- den and greenhouse; give references. Address Key 514. care American Florist. For Sale— No. 246 Sectional second hand hot water boiler for sale cheap: Inquire of J. A. Brown, Florist. Howell. Micb. For Sale— Great Falls Floral Co.'s greenhouses andstock. Splendid opening for a hustler with small capital B. Kappel Great Fails. Montana, For Sale— Secondhand pipe: a fine lot of oipe and fittings suitable for steam or water lines: send us a list of what vou can us'' and let us quote you. Baur Gas Company. Eaton. Indiana. For Sale—Well established retail business; well located for the best business with good out- look for healthy increase; fo-" full particu'ars call oraddress. Jesselson's Flower Shop. 523 West 63- d St. Chicago For Sale— or lease with privilege of buying, greenhouse plant of five bouses with one acre of land: located four miles from Hartford and New Britain: population 170 000; write at once for par- ticulars. Wallace B. Goodwin & Co., Elmwood. Conn. For Sale or Rent— An old established retail florist store in Chicago located on Wrightwood, Sheffield and Lincoln Aves. Greenhouse in connection. For further particulars call on or write J. T. Helbok, 941 Wrightwood Ave.. Chicago. Ill, For Sale— 10 greenhouses, about 18 COO feet of glass, all new, moctly modern improved business established for 20 yeare: an 8- room house, barn. 10 acres of land in connection in the town of Rocton on the outskirts of Beloit Wis., about three miles from the postcffice of Beloit: the only wholesale vegetable plant grower for Beloit mar- ket also a shipping trade of 23surrounding towns: only one greenhouse in Beloit besides ours; pop- ulation of the town is 18.000: the cause for selling is poor health. J. H. Farnsworth. Rockton. III. WANTED. Man experienced in handling and packing cut flowers. Apply at once to BXSSETT A WASHBURN, 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. We Invite the trade to attend a IVIASQUERADE given by the GARDENERS' and FLORISTS' Union.No. 10616 at Club Room A. North Side Turner Hall 620 N. Clark St. Saturday (ve., Jan 13,1912 Tickets 26c a person. Pi izt s announced in ball. For Sale Retail flower store, in a thrivioe community in western FeonsytvaDia; store doiog a £0od business and maiting money: best of reasons for selling; lull aarticulars can be had by addressing Key 507. care American Florist. Sforeman and Designer. A floral designer of ability and a store- man who has handled high class cus- tomers desires a position in an np-to-date establishment catering to the best trade; can furnish references as to character and ability. Address Key 511, care American Florist. Situation Wanted By Seedsman good all around capable young man wiih t umber of years ejcpcrience in whole- sale and retail seed business mostly id vegetable and grass seeds. Frtfer to locale with some new seed house with good opporiuniiies: presently enlployed can give bestofrtferencts. Key 522. care American Florist. WANTED. Two rose growers; good wages to the right parties; apply at BASSETT & WASHBURN, Hinsdale, (II. January Ist. working foreman for a new plant ol 20 000 square leet of glass located near Chicago. Must be a good carnation grower and be able to force bulbous stock and grow a general llneof bedding plants. Married man preferred. Must be temperate. Good opening ioi right parly. Apply w'lh references to i HENDERSON A CO., 30 E. Randolph St. Chicago FOR SALE. .An established business, retail and wholesale: eight greenhouses. 125x20 it. each, heated by steam: a fine modern seven-room dwelling; barn and other out buildings, eas lights own and city water: about two and one half acres of land on Washington Pike, and cnty eight minutes'walk from the R. R. station: 24 minutes from Union Depot. Pittsburg, by train, and ^5 by street car. Price. $10 SOU. CO (ten thoufand 6ve hundred dol- lars.) Cause for selling isdeath of owner. For further Information appiv to J. L. Fischer. Executor of P. Maier 114 JumonvilleSt . Pittsburg. Pa. Or call and inveattgate P Maier's Greenhouses. Woadviile. Allegheny County. Pa. Retail Store For Sale in Pittsburgh, Pa. Good loca- tion. Splendid opportunity for first- class man. For further information address Key 517, care of American Florist. WANTED Position as general f •'reman or mana- ger of commercial or superintendent of large private place. Advertiser has life experience in all branches of horticulture, is a good corres- pondent and capable of managing large staff of men to good advantage. Pacific coast preferred. Address in first instance, K-y 521, care American Florist. AHOLLYWREATB Red and Green. FOR HOLIDAY CIRCULARS AND ADVERTISING. Plates for printing this fine Holly Wreath in two colors — green leaves and red berries and ribbon— $3.00 per set of 2 plates. Larger size, 3?4x4 inches, !f6 00 per set of 'Z plates. Plate shown here for one color, $1.50. The large size, one cslor, $2.70 Cash with order. AmcricanFlorist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. 918 The American Florist. Nov. iS, Milwaukee's Big Show Is on this week and so are our crops which enables us to supply you with the choicest of cut flowers. American Beauties, Chrysanthemums, Lily of the Valley, Roses and Carnations are arriving in the best possible condition, and we would be pleased to show you through a trial order just what we can do. Supposing you give it to us now; there is no better time than the present. Current Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. 36 to 48-inch $:! 00 24 to 30-inch $2 00 to 2 60 18 to 24-inch 1 60 12 to 18-inch 1 00 ROSES Per 100 Specials $8 00 to $10 00 Richmond $3 00 to |8 00 Killarney 3 00 to 8 00 White Killarney 3 00 to 8 00 Roses, our selection $3 00 MISCELLANEOUS Snapdragon, per bunch 85c toBOc Mignonette, per bunch 2Bc MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 Carnations, fancy |3 00 to $4 00 common 1 60 to 2 00 'Mums per doz., 75c to $3 00 Harrisli Lilies 10 00 to 12 50 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Adiantum, extra fine. Asoaragus Strings each, $0 50 to $0 76 1 50 Asparagus Bunches.. ..each, Sprengeri Bunches each, Smilax per doz., Galax, green per 1000, " bronze per 1000, Ferns per 1000, 26 to 26 to 1 50 to 50 35 2 00 1 50 1 60 1 50 Subject to change without notice. Wild Smilax on hand all the time, $6.00 per case, $22.60 for 5 cases. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Milwaukee. UNFAVOR.VBLE WEATUER. It has been a poor week for every one in the florist's business, the weath- er being very unfavorable with rain with high temperature which did the stock no good. It arrived in very poor condition and in large quantities. Chrysanthemuins have been a drug on the market and the prices were excep- tionally low on all grades and this naturally affected the sale of roses and carnations. Violets are fine and are selling rapidly. Lily o£ the valley is also fine with enough to All all orders. NOTES. Wm. Currie has returned from the flower show at Lake Geneva where he acted as judge. He says that he never saw a finer lot of plants and cut blooms at any show. The competition was as keen, if not more so, than at the larger shows which are held for a commercial purpose, and he never .ludged for a more congenial lot of exhibitors for this is no easy matter to perform and please everybody. C. C. Pollworth Co. is starting to va- cate their old quarters which were used for the supply department. This firm has made a large number of en- tries at the show. A nice lot of roses and carnations are being cut at the houses that find ready sale. Mr. and Mrs. Pollworth have gone to hunt deer and hope to be fortunate enough to secure one. The Milwaukee Florist Club will en- tertain the visiting florists Saturday evening, November IS, at a Bohemian night at the Auditorium banquet hall, to which every local florist is invited. Tickets can be had at any of the three wholesale houses or from the members of the entertainment committee. ' Holton & Hunkel Co. report business good. They are cutting some fine Amer- ican Beauties and chrysanthemums. Their pompons are coming in fine and in great plenty and they find good sale. Nic Zweifel, W. C. Zimmerman and Fred Holton spent a few days at Shullsburg looking after some mining interests. They returned and speak fa- vorably of the undertaking. Gust. Rusch & Co. is receiving some extra fine carnations and Major Bon- naffon and W. H. Chadwick chrysan- themums that are selling on sight. Aug. Kellner is a busy man these days getting things arranged for the flower show and other decorations that keep coming in regularly. A. Klokner is very busy with his landscape work and says there is plen- ty on hand to Iceep him busy for some time. The bowling scores last week were as follows : p. Nohos..l41 136 100 G. Hunkel. 98 108 IIC A. Haie... 96 12.') 141 R. Lietz... 81 124 90 G. Pohl....l32 134 126 G. Rusch.. 138 210 ... The Ladies Bowling Club are bowl- ing such high scores that they do not care to have same printed. G. H. I.. M.inos..l29 138 103 \V. Halli'.v.l45 139 103 (). EKgeb't.l33 93 141 R. Cuirie..l52 116 ... W.Schmitz.ieS 117 128 Cincinnati. MARKET SLOW. The earl.v part of this weelc almost everything began to accumulate in the wholesale houses. Monday, although slow, show'ed hopeful signs, but on Tuesday business was very dull with little prospects of a clean-up from local demand for the balance of the week. The shipping business has continued brisk and is good right now. Pink roses are cleaning up better than white. Short and medium American Beauties are conspicuous for their al- most entire absence. Very many might easily be used. The supply of long ones is adequate. Carnations are not in a large supply and the request for them is about the same. Lilies are selling nicely at fair prices. In chrys- anthemums a glut of the culls is again on and tends to affect the prices of the better ones. The pompon market is fair. Violets both .single and double sell well. Many of the former, how- ever, came in frozen the early part of the week, being caught in the change from mild to severe weather in transit. The green goods market is ample. CLUB MEETING. The Florists' Society assembled No- vember 11 at the Cincinnati Cut Flow- er Exchange. Fred Backmeier was elected to membership. Gus Adrian, the president, appointed the commit- tees to serve each day at the show to care for the public. The society at adjournment voted the hosts, Alex. Os- tendarp and A. L. Hichman, Jr., a vote of thanks for their elegant entertain- ment. NOTES. The bowling club meets Monday, No- vember 20. at Finke's on East Sixth avenue. H. Loganport, Ind. The frost was very late this year, the first that killed the plants occur- ring October 23. The Pleasant Hill Greenhouse have a fine display of chrysanthemums this month, which is one of their special- ties. The Major Bonnaffons are ex- ceptionally good. Archibald McDonald has accepted a position with J. M. Fox & Son, Mil- waukee, Wis. C. M. Stamford, Conn. — Permission has ■ been granted B. Brown to build a greenhouse at the corner of Gove and Main street. The cost of construction is placed at .$1,000. igii. The American Florist. 919 Thanksgiving Price List W[ ARE GROWERS We grow all the stock we sell and guaran- tee it to be absolutely fresh. OUR SPECIALTIES : Beauties, Roses, Valley, Carnations, Lilies. PRICE LIST: IN EFFECT NOV. 27. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. Extra long, :!6-in. and over.....-; $6 00 30-ili 4 OO 18 to 24-in 3 60 16-in 2 00 12-in 1 60 Maryland, Richmond, Killarney, White Killarney, Kaiserin, Rhea Reid and Mrs. Aaron Ward Per 100 Bitra long I 8 00 to |10 00 Medium length :... 6 00 Good short length 4 00 CARNATIONS Per loo Fancy White and Pink $5 00 Good 4 00 HAIKISII LIU&5 per doz.' 1 60 " per 100, 12 00 Uly Of the Valley per 100, 3 00 to 4 00 Asparagus Sprays per 100, 3 00 to 4 00 Sprengerl, per 100, 2 00 to 3 00 Ferns, Eastern per 1000 2 00 Smilax per doz. 8 00 Adlantum per 100, 1 OO Qalax, Green per 1000 1 00 Bronze per 1000 1 2B Select Pink and White Sweet Peas Per 100 75 to 100 ROSES, onr sekction, $4.00 per 100 We will be entirely cut out of 'mums by Thanks- giving and therefore have not quoted them. How- ever we will be glad to buy for our customers any that are wanted. Buy Direct of the Grower and Get Eresh Stock. Bassett h Washburn r Offices and Store: 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, Greeihouses: Hinsdale, 111* ^ 920 The American Florist. Nov. i8. Poehlmann Bros. Co. 32=34-3(1 E. Randolph St. '^"^Ra°„i£l^'h%?"'"" Extra Special long Roses, $10 to $12 per lOO. Current Price List. — Subject to change without notice. CHICAGO, ILL- AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per Doz. Long, specials $4 00 36-inch 3 00 30-inch 2 50 24-inch 2 00 18-inch 1 60 Short Per 100, $6 00- $8.00 - $10.00 Per 100 KILLARNEY, Special $ 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short 3 00 RICHMOND, Special 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short 3 00 WHITE KILLARNEY, Special 8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short 3 00 MY MARYLAND, Special $8 00 Fancy 6 00 Medium 4 00 Short 3 00 Per 100 PRINCE DE BULGARIE 4 00 to 15 00 MRS. AARON WARD 4 00 to 12 00 PERLEand MELODY 3 00, $6 00 to 8 00 Cattleyas per doz., |4 00 to $6 00 Dendrobiums per doz., 6 00 Oncidiums 3 00 CARNATIONS, Per 100 Fancy white, pink and red 4 00 First quality 3 00 Short Lawson, Winsor, White 2 00 Mums, white and yellow..per doz., $2 00, $3 00, $4 00 " Small per doz., $1 00 to $1 50 " Pompons, white, pink, yellow, maroon, bronze per bun ch , 50c to 76c Harrlsli Lilies per doz., $1 50 10 00 Violets, single and double 76 to 100 VaUey $3 00 - $1 00- $5 00 Plumosus Sprays, Sprengerl $2 00 - $3 00 - $4 00 Plumosus Strings, extra long... per string, 50c to 60c Galax, bronze per lOOO, $1 50 green per 1000, 125 Ferns per 1000, 2 00 Adiantum Croweanum 75c to 1 no Leucothoe 75 POEHLWANN'S FANCY VALLEY) EXTRA FINE HARRISli LILIES f We make these a specialty. Can supply them all the Year- Once tried you will have no otlier ChlcagfO. TRADE RATHER QUIET. One of the most sudden changes of temperature ever recorded in this city occurred during the last week when the thermometer dropped 60 degrees in two days. Saturday was the warmest November 12 on record when tlie ther- mometer registered 74° and was like a summer day, and Sunday was the cold- est November 13, when a register of 13° was recorded. What was the ef- fect of this sudden change? Saturday had all the signs of a glut in all the flowers, the retail houses were all quiet and the usual good Saturday business was missi'\^ and the stock was pouring into thchstein 4 00 SO-inch stem 3 50 at-JBch stem 2 60 30-iiich stem 2 00 16-lnch stem 1 50 Carnations, fancy i DO to 6 00 medium 3 00 short -1 00 Kaster Lilies, medium 10 00 to 12 00 Sprcngeri and Asparagus Sprays, per bunch, 50c All Green Goods at market rates. ROSES, our selection, $4.00 per 100 922 The American Florist, Nov. i8. WE CAN TAKE CARE OF ALL Thanksgiving Orders For Chrysanthemums, Beauties, Roses, Carnations, Valley, Violets, Lilies, Boxwood, Ferns, Wild Smilax and Mexican Ivy. Better Let Us Take Care of Yours. Thani(sgiving Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. 36 to 48-inch $5 00 24to30inch 4 00 18 to 24 inch 3 00 12tol8tach 2 00 8tol2-iBch .' $1 25to 1 50 ROSES Per 100 Specials $10 OOto$12 00 Richmond $3 00 to $8 00 Kiriarney 3 00to 8 00 White Killarney 3 00to 8 00 ROSES. Per 100 My Maryland 3 00 to 8 00 Brides 3 00 to 8 00 Maid 300to 8 00 ROSKS. Oar Selection $4 00 MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 Cwnations, fancv 4 00 common 3 00 Orcliids per do£.,.$6 00 to $7 50 >Mums tterdoz.. 1 50 to 3 00 Pompons 50c to 75c per bunch. Ppr 100 Harrisii Lilie« 12 OOffi 15 00 Valley 3 OO to 4 00 Adiantum .. 75 to 100 Asparagus Strings — each. 69c to 75c Asparagus Bunches., .each. 25c to 50c Sprengeri Bunches each. 25c to 35c Smila« per doz.. $1 50 to $2 00 Galax, green per 1000. 1 50 bronze per 1000. 125 Ferns per 1000, 1 50 to 2 00 Wild Smilan. (largo cases only) J5 00 Boxwood (501b. case) {7.50 Subject to change without notice. Choice Michigan Berries per case, $l.SO-$2.50-$4.00. VAUGHAN & SPERRY ^"ffirilsr"" 161 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Chrysanthemums and carnations at the Mount Greenwood Cemetery green- houses are in better condition than ever this year and promise some prize winning specimens. Foreman Johnson has some very beautiful seedlings. A large white of great merit and the seedling pompons show many fine blooms of new shades. The carnation seedlings are growing luxuriantly. No. 350S-A. scarlet, though not a large flower, Is a great producer, some of the plants now showing 20 blooms that have been cut and are now set and promise a magnificent crop for Christ- mas. The white No. 14009-A is a beau- tifully formed flower of strongest per- fume and a good producer. These two give promise of a good reputation and will np doubt be beard from in the future. Wietor Bros, are cutting heavily in American Beauty, Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond and Mrs. Jardine roses, carnations and chrysanthemums. Among the large shipments of pompons that are arriving at the store we no- ticed a fine grade of Mrs. Beu and Quinola, which are being used quite ex- tensively in the window displays in this city. N. J.' Wietor was the recipient of a v^ry complimentary letter this week from one of his out-of-town customers t^hat he prizes very highly, and in ^-hich the writer thanks his firm for the fine lot of American Beauty roses that it shipped to him. Tim Matchen visited the Peter Rein- berg greenhouses last Sunday and was much pleased with the condition of the crops and the outlook for stock for the Thanksgiving trade. Mr. Matchen says he will be well fixed on Killarney, Richmond, White Killarney. American Beauty roses and carnations, for these are all just coming into crop. The exhibit of chrysanthemums ar- ranged at Lincoln Park by Rudolph Schiele, head gardener, contains many ''The Busiest House in Chicago" i_AROE suppt-v or 'Mums - Violets - Roses and CARNATIONS for Thanksgiving. J. B. DEAMUD CO. Phones ;iu?i".K'4M» 160 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO splendid specimens, which are great- ly admired by the visitors. It was es- timated that there were 10,000 people visited the conservatory on the first Sunday of the exhibition. The Gardeners' and Florists' Union held their monthly meeting November 8. It was decided to hold a masque- rade ball at North Side Turner hall Saturday evening, January 13, and $2.j was voted to be offered as prizes. At the next meeting the election of ofiicers will be held. Paul M. Palez of Little Rock. Ark., is in the city this week renewing old acquaintances and buying stock for the holiday trade. Mr. Palez has become interested in politics in his home city, and is a candidate for alderman of the third ward on the democratic ticket. George Reinberg's large shipments of stock include a fine grade of Richmond, Killarney and White Killarney roses. His store man. Robert Northam, is wishing that he only had a few more American Beauty roses to supply his many customers. Vaughan & Sperry are handling large shipments of chrysanthemums, roses, carnations and .greens and expect to receive plenty of this stock to supply their customers for their Thanksgiving trade. Paul M. Bryant, with E. H. Hunt^ returned on November 13 from a suc- cessful business trip to Milwaukee. Mr. Bryant reports business improving and the collections much better. Carl Hirsch, of Hillsdale, Mich., passed through this city on Nevember 10 enroute to the upper peninsula on a deer hunting trip. Oscar Metz is making a few improve- ments on his piping system In his greenhouses on Jefferson avenue. The Alpha Floral Co. has a very fine display of seasonable stock at their store on South 'W'^abash avenue. The North side florists are talking of holding a spring show in the Arcadia hall some time in March. , Chas. W. McKellar filled several large orders for orchids for flower show pur- poses this week. igii. The American Florist. 923 Banner Crops For Thanksgiving Our cut will be very large, and wc will be able to supply our regular customers and many others with EXTRA FANCY STOCK in addition to a large supply of a medium and short grade, for this occasion. We will be particularly strong on Richmond, Killarney, White Killarney, Beauties and Carnations, And advise you to send in your orders early. Thanksgiving Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. Extra Fancy Beauties $6 00 to $ti 00 36 inch stems. < 4 00 30 inch stems :'. 00 24 inch stems 2 60 20 inch stems -' 00 16 inch stems 1 60 lainch stems 1 00 »»c»«nO'«» \ Per 100 White Klllarney /geiect 8 00 My Maryland 1 Medium $4 00 to 6 00 Mrs. Field ( Per 100 00 4 00 Sunrise / Extra select... Perie i" Medium Mrs. Aaron Ward / Medium $4 00 to 8 00 Melody (Short 4 00 to 6 00 ROSES, oui selection 4 00 Chrysanthemums per doz., $2 00 to $.3 00 Extra Fancy ...per doz., 4 00 Harrtsll per doz., $1 25 to $1 60 Carnations per 100, 3 00 to 4 00 Valley per 100; 3 00 to 4 00 Adiantum Asparagus, per bunch. Ferns, per 1000 1 00 60 1 60 Peter Reinberg 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO 924 The American Florist. Nov. i8. The Chicago flower Growers' Association OTTO W. FRESE, General Manager. 176 N. Michigan Ave., CHICSGO Special Notice. Special PfSce List. Each letter denotes a grade: A, being best; B, next; C, next; etc. Below each grade is quoted the price. When buying order according to list. Wild Smilax. Small and large cases $3.26 and $4.50 Boxwood. No heavy wood, all usable, per bunch, 25c; per case 60 pounds, $7.50. Mexican Ivy. Per hundred, 6Uc; per thousand, $5. CO. Galax, per thousand, $1.60 Leucotlioe Leaves, Per hundred, $1.00; per thousand, $7.50. ommon Fancy Ferns. Specially selected heavy ferns, per thousand, $1.50; case lots, $1.26 per M. Smilax, Sprengeri, Plumosus We want to call your attention espe- cially to the above line of goods, which can always be had on short notice, and of the very best quality. Grade ChrysanthemDms, Yellow and white Pompons, White, Yellow, Pink and Hronze Per Bunch Callas American Beauties Rillameys WlUle Killaincys Rlchmonds My Maryland Carnations Valley lasterUlles - Orchids, cattleyas Smilax Plumosus Sprays Sprengeri Sprays Adiantnms PerlOO Violets, double and single A S .25 .50 B $ .20 .35 c % .16 D $ .12 E $ .10 F I .08 G % .06 H «.04 .12H .85 .08 .08 .08 .08 .03 .03 .30 .07 .07 .07 .or .02 .02 .08 .40 .12^ .02 .02 .75 1.50 .16 .06 .06 .06 .06 • .01 M .01 « .12H .05 .05 .05 .05 .10 .04 .04 .04 .04 .08 .03 .03 .03 .03 .06 .02 .02 .02 .02 .04 .10 ..50 .16 .10 ".'so" .03 .03 1 00 200 Galax, Ferns Mexican Ivy Wild Smilax, guaranteed kooJ, Jl 50 per 1000 1,50 per 1000 60c per 100: 5.00 per 1000 p, !.-) Il.s -S! 3,1, 50 lbs. »4 50 J. A. Sikuta says tliat the inforiTra- tion regarding his Prince Bismark chrysanthemum was incorrect, as he only charged 50 cents each for them instead of .$1.00, as was quoted else- where, and that it was really a new seedling instead of one of the common ordinary whites. He states that he had no trouble getting .$1.00 each for Timothy Eaton, but the best he could get on his Prince Bismark was the price quoted above and that he did not know whether this was due to the name or to the actual value of the bloom in the eyes of the flower-buying public. Brides and My Maryland roses are what one sees when he visits Hoerber Bros', store on the second floor of the Atlas building when the shipments of stock from the greenhouses arrive. The Brides go pretty fast, however, for there are some florists who will have nothing but the old standby whenever they are obtainable. Harrjf Manheim says he found the stock in the green- houses at Des Plaines in fine condition with the crops looking very promising. Adam Zender, of this city, and Wm. C. Smith, of St. Louis, had a narrow escape from being killed last week when they were hit by an auto while driving through the streets of the Mis- souri city. The young lady who was driving the car was inexperienced and instead of slowing up as she intended, put on more speed, with the result that the carriage was wrecked and the oc- cupants badly shaken up. Frank W. Paszkiet, of the Wietor Bros, force, and Miss Martha Roba- kowski will be married next Wednes- day morning, November 22, at St. Mary's Church, Thirty-second and South Morgan streets. The happy young couple have the best wishes of the trade for a safe voyage on the sea of matrimony. Frank Ayres, Chas. W. McKellar's store man, is back from a few weeks' visit in northeastern Texas. He is telling his friends that he was down there on business, but we learn from other sources that a wealthy young widow in the "Lone Star State" had something to do with his sudden de- parture. Zech & Mann received their first Pa- per White narcissus of the season on November 14 and are now having regu- lar shipments of these flowers. The stock in general is of the usual good quality, with roses and carnations es- pecially fine. The J. B. Deamud Co. is featuring a fine grade of violets and chrysanthe- mums besides a large supply of other seasonable stock at the store this week. Wilder says his firm is now booking orders for "Turkey Day." StoUery Bros, lost a small lot of poinsettias by freezing when the ter- rific storm of the evening of November 11 blew away one of the ventilators of their greenhouses on Southport ave- nue. Fred. Lieberman had orders for sev- eral large funeral pieces on November 11 that helped out considerably during the general quietness that is prevail- ing in most quarters at present. E. E. Pieser has the sympathy of the trade in the loss of his brother, G. H. Pieser, who died Tuesday morn- ing, November 11, and whose obituary appears elsewhere in this issue. John Kruchten is offering some fine Dr. Bnguehard, Timothy Eaton, W. H. Chadwick and Golden Chadwick chrys- anthemums in addition to a large sup- ply of roses and carnations. R. G. Guenther of Pasadena, Calif., a former resident of thig city, is ex- pected to stop off here on November 25, on his way to Green Bay, Wis., where he is to be a bridegroom. B. J. Maynard. of the Geo. M. Gar- land Co., left this week for Saginaw, Mich., to superintend the erection of three new Garland iron frame houses for Chas. Frueh & Sons. The W. E. Lynch Go's, plant at West Twentieth street and Harlem avenue is fully exposed to the wind on all sides and some 60 panes of glass were lost in the recent storm. H. Van Gelder, of Percy Jones, has several large signs in his store that tell his customers he is dealing in plants as well as cut flowers. Joseph Papacek has taken charge of the store which he recently bought from Raichart & Krejcl at 3250 West Twenty-sixth street. J. F. Czarnich & Co. have bought the H. W^. Metz store on Ashland ave- nue and the doors are once again open to the public. Kyle & Foerster are showing a very fine grade of Major Bonnaffon, W. H. Chadwick and Golden Chadwick chrys- anthemums. Mrs. A. Lieberman has moved from 2822 West Twelfth street and is now occupying a store at 3603 Armitage avenue. E. E. Pieser, of Kennicott Bros. "Co., is receiving some new White Wonder carnations from Raasch Bros, at Kan- kakee. H. A. Fisher, of Kalamaoo, Mich., was in the city this week buying stock for the company which bears his name. Chas. Grant, of New York, is renew- ing old acquaintances and seeking em- ployment in this city. Charles B. Fuhlbrugge, of Minneapo- lis, Minn., was a welcome visitor this week. A. Monblatt has opened a store in the lobby of the new Sherman House. H. E. Philpott is taking in the flower show at Cincinnati, O., this week. A. Y. Ellison is suffering from blood poisoning of the left hand. igii. The American Florist. 925 WE ARE BOOKING ORDERS FOR THANKSGIVING And advise you to send in your order early. Beauties - Roses - 'Mums Of Exti-SL Oooa Qxx^Wty Carnations of Al quality, Red, White, Pink and Light. Pink. BoUVardiaS Pink and White. Just the thing to top off your Wedding Bouquets. Valley"""We grow our own Valley and receive fresh supply daily, hence can furnish same in quantity of excellent quality. Large Supply of Greens of all Kinds and Asparagus. Valley tiarrisii Bouvardias Violets Sweet Peas J.A BUDLONG 82-86 East Handolpb Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALI SOSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS pRnu/CR nc A Specialty bHUWbn Ur Sprengeri Plumosus Smilax Adiantum Ferns EXTRA FINE Stock for Thanksgiving Especially Beauties, Killarney, White Killarney and Rich- mond Roses, Chrysanthemums and Carnations, \\ hich are arriving in quantities so large that we will be able to lill all orders. Why not let us fill yours? Thanksgiving Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per lou Extra long, 36 in. and over . :;0-in $5 00 4 00 ]8to -'4 in :'. 00 15-in 2 00 12 in 1 ^0 Maryland, Richmond. Killarney. White Killarney, Kaiserin and Mrs. Aaron Ward. Per loo Extra long $8 00 Medium length 6 00 Good short lengths 4 00 CARNATIONS Per lOO Fancy Red, White and Pink 6 00 Good 4 00 HARRISII LILIES per doz , $1 50 per 100, 12 00 Orchids per doz. ,$5 OOto 7 50 Lily of the Valley per 100, :; 00 to 4 00 Asparagus Sprays per 100, 3 Oo to 4 00 Sprengerl per 100, 2 00 to 3 00 Fern», Eastern per 1000. 1 50 Smilax per doz., 160 " per strintj, 15 Adiantum per 1 00, 1 00 to 1 BO Galax, Green per 1000, I 00 Bronze per 1000, 1 -'5 Select Pink & White Sweet Peas.per 100, 75 to 1 00 ROSES, our selection per 100, $4 00 GEORGE REINBERG 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wholesale Florist, 926 The American Jt'LORi^i. Nov. i8. ROSES EXTRA FANCY KILLARNEY, WHITE KILLARNEY, RICHMOND, BRIDE, MARYLAND. ALSO Fancy luins and Carnations of Quality A large quantity in ail tlie leading varieties. Our stocic is all of a higli grade quality and is bound to please. No Order Too Large. No Order Too Small. HOERBER BROS. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave, Long Dislance Phones: Randolph 2758. Automaiic 41770. Chicago. For the first time in many years Bassett & Washburn are informing the trade that they will be entirely out of chrysanthemums for Thanksgiving and will be only able to fill orders by buy- ing stock from the other houses. They will, however, be well fixed in roses for their Killarney, White Killarney and other varieties are just coming in crop as are also the carnations, of which some fine specimens can be seen at the store this week. C. L. Washburn and Andrew Benson will leave Thursday evening, November 16, with a supply of stock that they are going to exhibit at the Milwaukee show. A. C. Kohlbrand received a letter this week from H. V. Hunkel, the man- ager of the Milwaukee flower show, re- minding him that the local florists are cordially invited to attend their show and partake of the blowout which will be held on visitors' day, Saturday, No- vember 18. A large number have al- ready signified their willingness to at- tend and from the present indications it looks as if this city will be well represented. Everyone that goes can expect a good time for the Cream City boys have a reputation of doing things up "brown." J. A. Budlong is fortunate in having a large crop of My Maryland roses for the color is far better than the Kil- larney at present and are taken in preference to the latter which are de- cidedly off color. A. J. Budlong's son Kenneth has graduated from the boiler room of the greenhouses and is now learning the wholesale business under the able instruction of Phi! Schupp. John Evert was one of the unfortu- nate growers who suffered a great loss during the severe storm on the even- ing of November 11, when the end of one of his chrysanthemum houses was blown down and his crop of Golden Chadwick and W. H. Chadwick were frozen. The loss is estimated at about $4,500. The Chicago Carnation Co. won a large number of prizes at the various fall shows with their choice stock and the manager is well pleased with the decision of the judges. A. T. Pyfer and Peter Olsem left Monday for Cin- einnati with the intention of returning in time to take in the show at Milwau- kee on Thursday, November 16. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is making large exhibits and winning many prizes with their choice stock at the fall shows this month. The roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and other seasonable stock is arriving at the store in large quantities and John Poehlmann and his force of assistants are kept busy filling the orders that are received. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation is receiving large quantities of roses, carnations, chrysant h e m u m s, lilies, pompons and other seasonable stock. Otto W. Frese is preparing for a brisk Thanksgiving trade and says his firm will be particularly well fixed on stock for this occasion. Frank Johnson, of the A. L. Randall Co., served on the jury in Judge Ow- ens' court on November 14 and is now making up for lost time by preparing for a banner fall trade. H. N. Bruns is holding a chrysan- themum show at his greenhouses, 3040 West Madison street, and cordially in- vites the public to visit his green- houses and enjoy the display. Peter Reinberg is enjoying a three days' hunting trip in company with Mayor Harrison and Attorney Philip McKenna of the city law department. J. F. Kidwell is building a new cis- tern and is going to install a new elec- tric pump in his greenhouses at the Wellsworth farm. Henry Wittbold and his force of as- sistants are very busy this week with decoration work at the land show in the Coliseum. Weiland & Risch are having a good call for the fine Prince de Bulgaria and Melody roses that they are growing. A. Miller, of A. Henderson & Co., will start out on another business trip after Thanksgiving. Visitors : John Breitmeyer and Her- man Klagge, Mount Clemens, Mich.; Chas. H. Totty and Wm. Duckham, Madison, N. J.; Daut, Decatur; Paul M. Palez, Little Rock, Ark.; H. A. Fischer, Kalamazoo, Mich. Chicago Bowllns:. The Violets and Roses each won two and lost one game to their opponents, the Carnations and Orchids, o n Wednesday evening, November 8, when Hendricksen, Foerster and Allie Zech were the high men of the evening, bowling 235, 226 and 201 respectively. The following table shows the num- ber of games won and lost by each team to date : Won Lost Roses 9 0 Carnations .... 3 16 Individual and team scores for games played November 8. Roses Violets 0'Conueis.l37 140 134 Wenzel ...130 126 152 Won Lost Orchids 15 3 Violets 9 9 Foerster . . 179 228 170 Schum'n ..131 152 140 Wolff ....165 143 165 Fischer ... 182 154 157 Totals... 794 815 Orchids nuebncr . .134 191 Groff 130 177 Goerisch . .150 115 Farley 161 162 Zech 169 151 760 179 117 142 187 137 Totals ..744 796 822 Huebner . .135 137 141 Hend'k'n .171 150 235 Friedman .154 164 165 B.vers 138 151 163 Totals... 728 728 856 Carnations Lorman ..148 159 120 Bailiff 151 147 119 Wintcrson.104 130 104 Schultz ...150 182 176 A Zech 172 201 160 Totals... 723 819 679 rgir. The American Florist. 92T Lakeview Rose Gardens Operating one million five hundred thousand feet of glass; situated mid-distance between New York and Chicago. Can make morning deliveries in New York City, Philadelphia. Chicago, Boston and all the intervening cities and towns from the Lakes south to Washington, D. C. Solicit your orders for Roses, Carnations, Chrysanthe- mums, Callas, Plumosus, Sprengeri, Similax, Adiantum. High Grade Stock that Cannot Fail to Give Satisfaction. Roses ■ Per 100 specials Extra No. 1. No. 2. My Maryland, $8.00 $6.00 $t.00 $3.00 White Klllarney 8.00 (i.OO 4.00 3.00 Pink Killarney 8.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 Richraonds 8.00 6.00 4.00 :!.00 Mrs. Jardine 8.00 6.00 4.00 3,00 Bride 8.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 Bridesmaid 8.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 Perle 8.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 Sunrise 8.00 6.00 4.00 3.00 Bon Silene, per 100 $3.00 Carnations Per 100 Extra Red, White and Pink $4.00 First Quality, Red, White and Pink 3.00 Chrysanthemums Per doz. White, Yellow and Pink; the best commercial kinds $1.60, $2.00 and $3.00 Specimen Blooms 4.00 and 6.00 Calla Lilies Per 100 Doz, Callas $15.00 $2.00 Miscellaneous Asparagus Plumosus, per bunch $0.50 Special Long Sprays Plumosus, per 100 3.00 " " " Sprengeri, per 100 3.00 Adiantum Croweanum, per 100 75c and 1.00 Smilax, per string 16c. Per 100 12,60 Large Supply Fancy Stock Chrysanthemums Large Showy White, Yellow and Pink Blooms of the finest possible quality. Unusually fine stock. Roses All the Leading Varieties with American Beauty, Killarney and White Killarney showing up exceptionally well. A Trial Order Will Be Appreciated. Let Us Have It Now. Carnations Extra Fancy Blooms of the finest grade, with excellent keeping qualities, just right for shipping orders. GUST. RUSCH & CO. 448 Milwaukee St*, MILWAUKEE, WIS. 928 The American Florist. Nov. 18. Buffalo. ALL KINDS OF WEATHEE. We have had ideal weather the past week with the exception of Tuesday, which was election day. when it was cold with a very brisk wind. The other davs have been of true Indian summer, but Sunday brought a sudden change when the wind reached the ve- locity of a gale causing a fall in the temperature of 46 degrees, and good winter weather is with us. Chrysan- themums are still improving and each day shows great gain. Other stock is in good supply .and of fine quality. NOTES. There has been some talk of the Buf- falo Florists' Club going out to Dela- ware Park in a body and viewmg the grand display there but so far there has been no notices sent out. It is rather discouraging to the park grow- ers who made special efforts this year to get specimen plants and flowers for the expected flower show and then for the club not to at least pay them a visit The public have been visiting the display daily and are loud in their praise. Unfortunately for the people Charles Schoenhut was not elected councilman last Tuesday. He is a democrat and the republicans were victorious. As to Judge (?) Boettger, of the Town of Amherst, the voters did not act wisely, for Rudolph would lend dignity to that office, but it went democratic. Politics is a problem that many try to solve. Several receptions and more debu- tantes were on the calendar last week, also a very large wedding which was handled by W. J. Palmer & Son, chrys- anthemums. American Beauties and Bon Silene roses and pompons being used in great quantities. It was about as large a decoration as will be ar- ranged this season. S. A. Anderson has a fine lot of Be- gonia Gloire de Lorraine. The rose Mrs. Aaron Ward is also in fine condi- tion. Charles Sandiford. gardener to J. J. Albright, was the .judge at the chrys- anthemum show in Toronto last week. The Florists' Bowling Club held their first meeting November 13 and made arrangements for the winter bowling. Bison. Philadelphia Noies. The Leo Niessen Co. are strong on American Beauties. They have the entire cut of several large growers and make a specialty of this rose. They have also established a separate violet service, this department being in charge of Ed. Upton. This is a good move as it enables the stores to get quick service in the delivery of this important flower. H. A. Dreer is pushing Phoenix Roe- beleni. They have a splendid stock of this fine palm in all sizes, in the larger sizes from S-inch to 10-inch pots. When full of character leaves they are cer- tainly one of the most graceful and decorative plants now in cultivation, and being as hardy as an aspidistra should rapidly become a standard house plant. The new rose Mrs. Russell exhibited by Alexander Montgomery of Waban Conservatories, Natick, Mass., attract- ed a great deal of attention from the rose growers. Almost invariably they voted it a good thing, and more than one said that they would like to see it growing, as, if it was a good pro- ducer, there was room for it. John Mclntyre has moved a little farther out Ranstead street and is now located at number 1713, where he has much larger quarters. Ralph Shrigley has resigned his po- sition with Ed, Reid. K. BALEi bououetIeEn m-x.i-^ XXX Holly Evergreen Wreathing, Holly Wreaths, Laurel Wreathing and Bulk, Boxwood, Mistletoe, Winter Berries, Needle Pines, Immortelles and Xmas Bells. We are Headquarters- Write or wire us for prices when ready to buy. Prices quoted are for prompt ac- ceptance, and customers will please ask for net prices just when ready to buy, as values FLUCTUATE almost daily. We keep in close touch with the market and supply at right prices. Write For "Special Cliristinas List." Vaughan^s Seed Store, CHICAGO: 31-33 W. Randolph St. NEW YORK: 25 Barclay St. /^//. The American Florist. 929 Cut Flowers I E. H, HUNT FOR ALL OCCASIOHS. TLORISTS* SUPPLIES TOO. SEND FOR PRICE LIST. 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO KENNICOTT BROS. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 1 as- 166 N.WabathAve L. D. Fbone Central 466. Chicago W* will have >>.Fthine In tht lint oi CUT FLOWERS and GREENS tkit Toa mar want If aoybody hat It, at Chicago market pricea od day of ahipment. St. Louis. A SEVERE STORM. One of the worst storms ever record- ed in this city at this season of the year started in Saturday evening, No- vember 11, with a light rain, being followed by a terrific gale, and the thermometer dropped from 75° to 16°, which had a great influence on the market, causing quite a let up in the retail trade. Roses and carnations are plentiful, as are also violets, which are sold at a low figure. KOTES. The St. Louis Florists' Club held a meeting Thursday afternoon, Novem- ber 0, President Windier in the chair. After the routine business the mem'bers and visitors, numbering SO, went to Lippe's cafe and enjoyed a very nice supper. J. F. Ammann of Edwards- ville. III., was toastmaster. and intro- duced Elmer D. Smith, Adrian, Mich.; C W. Johnson, Chicago: August Poehl- mann. Chicago; Chas. H. Totty, Madi- son, N. J.; Richard Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., and Geo. Asmus, Chicago, who entertained the party with well- chosen remarks. C. Young & Sons have opened up their branch store and conservatory at 5.504 Waterman avenue, which will ac- commodate their west end patrons. Over 1,000 persons attended the open- ing, each one being presented with a lace fan as a souvenir. Grimm & Gorly purchased the blooming plants at the show and have had special sales all this week. George Wagoner and Henry Duernberg, de- signers for this firm, are feeling good for they secured 10 first prizes for their floral work. The chrysanthemum show advertised to open at Shaw Garden was not held for the storm of Saturday evening blew down the tent and damaged the plants. Prof. Irish saved a few but the ma- jority were frozen and ruined for show purposes. Wednesday evening the Horticul- tural Society entertained the members of the Chrysanthemum Society of America to a supper, after which re- marks were made by those present. William Smith of the W. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co., suffered an acci- dent while riding in a buggy in the country which collided with an auto- mobile. W. F. Malden, Mass — E. D. Kaulback & Son have erected a modern greenhouse in the rear of their store in the Kaul- back building, 160 Pleasant street. Headquarters for ORCHIDS and Fancy Stock CHAS. W. NcKELLAR, 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing LC.AMLINGCO. THB LARGEST, BBST BQUIPPBD, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLBSALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1B77. VltoMeHoYerM&rlsfe Chicago. Nov. IS. Perdoz. Roaes. Beauty, specials 4 00 36in 3 00 30in 2 50 24-in 2 00 18to20-ln.... 1 2SS I 50 Per 100 Short stem 4 00010 00 •• Killarney 3 00ai2 00 White Killarney 3 00@12 00 Ricbmood 3 00@10 00 Prince de Bulgarie 4 00@15 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 3 OOSlO 00 My Maryland 3 00@10 00 Perle 3 008) 8 00 Melody 3 003) 8 00 ■■ Kaiserin 3 0081 8 00 Bride 3 008) 8 00 Bridesmaid 3 OOffi 8 00 " RheaReid 3 008) 8 00 Uncle John 3 000 5 00 Mrs. Jardine 3 OOS 6 CO "• Mrs. Marshall Field 3 000 8 00 Carnations 2 C0@ 4 00 Bouvardia 6 00 Gardenias 5 00® 6 00 Cattleyas perdoz.. 4 00® 6 00 Dendr. Formo«um...per doz.. 6 00 Phalsnopsis 15 00 Uncidiums 3 00 VandaCferulea perdoz.. 3 00 Chrysanthemums.. ..per doz. 1 50® 4 00 Pompons per bunch, 35® 1 00 Lilium Harrisii perdoz.. 1 00®1 50 Valley 2 000 4 00 Violets. Single 50® 1 00 Double 500 100 Adiantum Croweanum 75® 1 00 Ferna per 1000. 1 50©2 CO Galax, bronze 150 green 1 25 Plumosus String each. 50@ 60 Smilax perdoz.. I 50© 2 00 Sprengeri. Plumosus Sprays 2 00® 4 00 Albany, N. Y. Whittle Brothers (Daniel E. Whit- tle), have obtained a ten years' lease of the store at 52 North Pearl street and the firm will take possession on May 1, 1912. For many years Mr. Whittle has conducted business at his present location, 10 North Pearl street. R. D. GROWERS — SHIPPERS V.™., 'CUTFLOWEDC^ V IMN. WABASH AVE. *^# ^ Vention the American FlorJst when writinp WIETOR BROS. Gr'we'rV'of Cut FlOWOrS All telegraph and telephone erdera giren prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO r"~ •" ~ -i II ■ » i_ i> j Percy Jones! I 56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO | A.L Randall Co. 66 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO. L. D. Phone Central 1496. Private Kxchanie AU Departments. If you do not receive onr price list regularly, a postal card will bring It. Zech&Nann Wholesale Florlats Room 218, 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Telephone, Central 3284. W. P. KYLB JOSEPH FOBRSTBK Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Long Distance Phoae. Raadolph 361S. John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. 930 The American Florist. Nov. i8. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Cut Strings, 8 feet long, BOc each. Pink Killarney, Rose Plants Own Root Stock. Send for Prices. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. WELCH BROTHERS, 226 Devonsbiire St,, BOSTON, MASS. Acacia Pubescens, American Beauty, Valley, Carnations, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and other seasonable stock. A Good Place to Buy Cut Flowers. Palms, Ferns Bulbs and Florists' Supplies, write next time you need anything C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis Boston. VEBT LITTliE CHANGE. There is "very little change in the market conditions, except that on Fri- day carnations tooli a slight advance. With a cold snap there might be a turning point in the market. Violets are quite plentiful. Roses and all the other staple flowers are in quantity. There is no scarcity of anything. Chrysanthemums are still here and the best for any year which we can re- member. KOTES. Some nice antirrhinum, something new, grown by James Wheeler of Nat- ick, was seen in the market. H. Mi Robinson & Co. had some ex- cellent chrysanthemums and are well stocked up with carnations. Gardenias have begun to come in. Some Very fine ones were seen at Welch Bros. Mac. Pittsburg. CHEYSANTHEMUMS SELLING WELL. A little bit of nice weather helped business somewhat, so that all were fairly well satisfied at the close of the week. Saturday's business should have been much better but our usual Satur- day rain caught us. As to flowers, real good chrysanthemums are scarce, while there are plenty of smaller ones. Chrysanthemums are selling better all the way round this year than for the past two seasons, especially the pom- pons. American Beauties are very fine and a great many of them are being used. Violets are exceptionally scarce, one having to leave an advance order in order to insure them. Lilies are more plentiful again and move slowly. CLUB MEETING. Probably a finer collection of chrys- anthemums never greeted a meeting of the Pittsburg Florists' and Gardeners' Club than that on their regular meet- ing November 7. Each bloom shown was a specimen, and to mention each would be a tiresome operation, so we will mention a few of the varieties that seemed most in favor. Chas. H. Totty sent Wm. Turner, probably the finest white ever seen in this city, also the following pompons that made a decid- ed hit: Hilda Wells (red), and E. Nottell (yellow). E. Jenkins, garden- er for A. R. Peacock, showed all the standard varieties, and said he consid- ered Beatrice May his best white. W. A. Morton, who announces on his card« "amateur" and who only attends them when he gets home from his work, showed a very creditable collection and VloMe fIo¥er>kKete Boston. Nov. 15. Per 100 Roses. B««uty. best 25 00 — •■ medlam 10 00© 15 00 colls 2 00 " Bride. Bridesmaid 2 00@ 4 00 Extra... 4 00@ 8 00 " Killarney and Rlcbmond.. 2 00@ 8 00 •' My Maryland 2 00@ 8 00 " Carnot 2 00® 8 00 ■ Carnations, select 1 50® 3 00 Chrysanthemums 8 00@25 00 Callas 8 00@12 00 Cattleyas 35 00@50 00 Gardenias...... 15 00@25 CO Lllinm Longiflomm 8 00@12 CO Lily of the Valley 2 00@ 4 CO Sweet Peas 2S@ 50 Smilax 12 OOaifi 00 MiLWAOKEE. Nov. 15. Roses. Beaatv...per doz.. 75@3 00 Killarney 3 00@ 8 00 " Kaiserin 3 00® 8 00 Carnations 150® 4 00 Chrysanthemums per do?.. 7533 00 Lilium Glsantenm per doz. . 150 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Snapdragons per doz.. 50 Violets 75® 1 00 Adisntnm 1 50 Asparagns perstrinsr. 50 Spreneerl, per bunch. 25 Ferns. Fancy per 1000, 1 50 Smilax per doz.. 1 50® 2 00 St. Lodis. Nov. 15. Roses. Beanty. medium stems.... 20 00@25 00 short stems 2 00© 4 00 Bride. Bridesmaid 3 00@ 4 00 Killarney 3 00@ f, 00 My Maryland 3 00@ 6 00 White Killarney 3 CO® 6 00 Carnations 2 SO® 3 00 Easter Lillei 10 00 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Asparatms SprenEeri 2 006 3 00 was much complimented on his suc- cess. Incidentally, he joined the club. Superintendent Burke and Foreman Jones of Phipps conservatories brougnt in a fine collection of standard and new varieties. They also had Wm. Turner (white) and this specimen was prob- ably the finest white commercial chrys- anthemum ever shown here. Mr. Jones considers it in a class by itself. They also showed Reine Du Japon, a rather large one with long straggly white pet- als which were narrow; the bloom measured six inches, creating much in- terest. Two others, Rose Pockett and W. Woodmason, were very well thought of. P. S. Randolph showed all the com- mercial varieties. He disposes of all his immense stock through his own re- tail stores and when he states that he finds W. H. Chadwick and Golden Chadwick and Dr. Enguehard his best _- 1^ rti lit it ....i. .il..n.lt.il..lt II.. I THE J. M. McCullough's Sons Co., Wliolisale Coimiissioi FlorisU. CONSIGNMENTS SOUCrTXD Sptcial attention elyeo to SblpploE Ordtri, Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES SEEDS and BULBS. Prict Lilt on Application. 316 Walnut St., CINCINNATI. OHIO. Pboo* Maia 584. i"P'mi"M'U'»i''i»"«'"i''n''i"i''ti''i"i''*i' RICE BROTHERS Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn. H. G. BEKNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Fresh Cut Valley AT ALL TIMES C. A. KUEHN, Kr* 11 22 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. AComplete Line of Wire Designs. payers it is time to sit up and take no- tice. He also likes a certain amount of good bronzes and good double pom- pons, but says it does not pay to han- dle the singles, as they wilt so quickly. Goodwin & Son, who wholesale most of their cut, had all the good late com- mercial varieties. Mr. Phipps, garden- er for H. J. Heinz, showed standard exhibition varieties. Fred Wissen- baugh, gardener for J. L. Parks, had Wm. Duckham, Black Hawk, and Garza done to perfection. He also showed Celosia Castle Gould. Pitts- burg Cut Flower Co. had commercial varieties which included fine Col. D. Appleton and a very good Lady Lee, a large white pompon. Homewood Cemetery had what Pres. Jones called a "high classed" Dr. Enguehard, as they had stems six feet long and very fine flowers. All were in pots. They also had a very fine double white with a pink blush pompon, which every one likes, Elsie Cordon. Anoth- er good white pompon was Kingston White. Walter James had a nice ex- hibit. Elmer Smith & Co. sent a lot, which did not arrive on time. NOTES. The chrysanthemums which Elmer D. Smith & Co. shipped in, but which ar- rived too late, were exhibited before the Botanical Society of Western Pennsyl- vania, by John W. Jones. Special men- tion might be made of the following, which were very fine : Poughkeepsle, White Perfection, Smith's Sensation, Naomah, Pink Gem, Aesthetic. J. igii. The American Florist. 931 Boxwood White Lilac 50-lb. case, $7.50. Bushy sprays, of a fine brilliant green. The best we have ever handled. THE LEO MESSEN CO., Wbolesaie Florists, Per bunch, $1.25. The finest White Ivilac ever grown. We have plenty of it and can supply you at any time. N. W. Cor, 12th and Race St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Company WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Sevenih Streit, PITTSBURGH, PA. WMo C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS ST. LOUIS, MO. laitfTPine St.. Both L. O. Fbones Supplies andETerythinsf 1b Season always on hand Philadelphia. A LULL IN TRADE. Chrysanthemums are still the fea- ture, many fine blooms being seen, many, too, that are not fine, but taken as a whole the standard is equal to that of last season. W. H. Chadwick and Golden Chadwick, Silver Wedding and Golden Wedding made their ap- pearance. There were quite a number of other sorts as well as quite a few of which should be discarded. Only the best standard sorts are worth giv- ing valuable greenhouse room and all that goes with their culture. There never seems to be too many of Major Bonnaffon, Maud Dean or Ivory, arid clean stock of these sorts are more sure of a good market than many others. There are quite a good as- sortment of pompons offered, but the returns are not satisfactory, as they do not make the same show for the money as the larger flowered varie- ties. The weather has been rather too warm and almost all varieties are now ready for cutting. Last Saturday and Sunday was very summer-like, with the glass showing as high as 70°. Roses are plentiful, particularly white, the White Killarney is now in crop, with many growers. Pink Killarney and Maryland shortened up at the last of the week until on Saturday the supply gave out entirely, which is very unusual at this time of the year. Plenty of American Beauties at last week's prices. Violets are also way below demand, with prices higher, $1.00 being now asked for both single and double. Lily of the valley is nor- mal, about equal in supply and de- rnand. Cattleyas are a trifle less plen- tiful and in good demand. Gardenias move off readily at good prices. The stock is rather limited. Carnations will soon become a factor as they are fast getting into form. Quite a few of Mrs. C. W. Ward and Alma Ward are being grown about here and will be leaders this season. Trade the past week has not been any too brisk, there seeming to be a lull. The balance of the month should be booming as there are a num- ber of coming out teas and other social affairs that closely follow one an- other. NOTES. The trade was generally much pleased with the chrysanthemum show just closed, and much of the credit is due to Wm. Graham whose work and decorative setting gave the whole dis- play a very artistic and finished ap- pearance. Wtiole^ile HcMrMM'tete Philadelphia, Nov. 15. Per 100 Roses, Beanty. extra 20 00@35 00 first 10 00@15 00 Brides and Maids 2 00@ 8 00 " Killarney 2 OOffilO 00 " White Killarney 2 00810 00 Cattleyas 2500050 00 Cbrysanthemums 6 0CS'2S 00 Daisies 5( ® 75 Gardenias per doz., 3 00®4 00 Lillnm Harrlsii 10 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 5 00 Pansies soa 75 Snapdragons 2 0001 4 00 Sweet Peas ., 5fa) 1 00 Violets, single 50® 75 double 759)100 Adiantnm 1 00® 1 SO Asparatrns per bancb, SO Bqffalo. Nov. 15. Per 100 Roses, Beanty. special 30 00®35 00 fano 200002500 extra 15 00^20 00 No.l 1000@1200 No. 2 30C@ 500 Bride. Maid. Killarney 2 00@ 7 OO Killarney, White and Pink. 2 00@ 8 00 Carnations 1 oo@ 2 50 Chrysanthemums 4 00020 00 Gladiolus 2 00® 3 00 Lillnm Lonsiflomm 10 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 000 4 00 Violets 50a 60 Adiantum Croweanum 75@ 1 50 Asparagus, per bunch, 3S@ 50 AsparaEusSprenEerl.. 35@ 50 Asparagus Str SO© 60 Ferns per 1000. $1 50 Galax, bronze per 1000, I 50 ereen per 1000, 1 50 Smllax IS 00 PiTTSBORQ. Nov. 15, Per 100 Roses, Beanty, special 15 00020 00 extra 10 00012 00 No.l 5 00 " Bride. Bridesmaid 2 000 6 00 " Chatenay 2 000 6 00 " Killarney 2 00© 6 00 " My Maryland 2 00© 6 00 '• Richmond 2 000 6 00 Carnations 2 0f(7i 3 00 Chrysanthemums g 00S2S 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Lillnm Loneiflomm 10 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Oncidiums 3 002) 4 00 Sweet Peas 500 1 00 Violets, single 359 51 75 1 00 IS 00 double. Adiantnm Asparacns Spreneerl.perbnnch, 35 strings per string, 35 " sprays per bnnch, 35 Smllax Cincinnati. Nov. 15. Roses. Beanty per doz.. 750 3 03 .. ^ Per 100 Bride. Bridesmaid 2 00© 5 uu Killarney 2 00© 4 00 My Maryland 2 00® 5 00 Perle 3 006 5 00 Richmond 3 000 6 00 TbeTalt 2 000 6 00 Carnations 1 50© 3 00 Chrysanthemums.... per doz.. 5003 00 Pompons, per bunch. 25 Lillnm Glganteum 8 00010 00 Longlflornm 8 00® 10 00 Lily of the Valley 3 0005 00 Violets, double 35® 50 single 50 Adiantum 1 000 1 SO Asparagus Plumosns per bunch. 25 per string. 50 Asparagns Sorengeri per bunch, 25 Smllax 12 50015 00 Alfred Campbell offered the finest Golden Wedding and W. H. Chadwick chrysanthemums seen in this market for a long time; they were exception- ally fine and easily brought $4 per dozen. ....-^x^^^'^ Give OS a Trial We can I Please yon. ii Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers In Stock. WM. F. KASTIN6 GO.c Wholesale Commission ,,^ ' Florists. JU LI JI'Jt'.A.Xj O ZV. 'V. norlsts' Supplies and Wire Designs. THE MUNK FLORAL CO. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS and Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Columbus, Ohio Hoffmeister Floral Co. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Ohio Wholesale Growers of EASTER LTT.TES Femsand i:jrt.0 1 !!<«. IjlJjlX^a, Decorative Greens Write for prices Telephone West 562. Largest Growers of High Grade DAQUA BLOOMS Peacock Dahlia Farms, P 0.: Berlin, N. J. Williamstown June, M. i Seattle Gut Flower Exchange 909 Post St., Seattle, Wash. L. P. WALZ, Manager. Cut Flowers, Native and Other Greens. Fine berried English Holly for Thanks- givingand Xmas. Consi^untnts Solicited . Prepared Magnolia Leaves Green or Brown-Imported Stock Extra Choice Quality Guaranteed Per Carton, (about 10(0 leaves) $2,25 5 Cartons or over, per carton 2 00 6E0. H.ANGERMUELLER, Wholesale Florist 1324 Pine Street. ST. LOU'S, MO. C. E. CRITCHELL 34-36 Third Ave. East, CINCINNATI, 0. Wholesale Commission Florist Consignments Solicited Cotnplete Stucli of Florins' (^eensand Supplies 932 The American Florist. Nov 18. New York. SOME IMPROVEMENTS NOTICED. Business in the wliolesale cut flower niarlvet is very unsatisfactory. Chrys- antliemums, which are now- in the height of their season, are not cleaning up as well as they should. Some lines are improving and prices have ad- vanced. This is especially so with or- chids, violets and American Beauty roges. It is difficult to dispose of the large .shipments of the lower grades of roses that are arriving, at any fair prices, but the choice blooms of Rich- mond. Mrs. Taft. Radiance. Mme. Chatenay and Lady Hillingdon meet with ready sale. Carnations, even the finest of blooms, are moving slowly. Sweet peas are now plentiful, of im- proved quality and selling better. The supply of lilies has shortened up but this has made no material difference in the price and the same may be said of lily of the valley. Paper White nar- cissus have made their appearance, and as is usual with the first shipments, are disposed of quickly. There are not enough good gardenias to supply the demand at good prices. All houses seem to be carrying a surplus of smi- lax and asparagus. Adiantum Crow- eanum is doing better. NOTES. The exhibition of the Horticultural Society of New York, held in the Amer- ican Museum of Natural History, was the best ever given in that building. Joseph A. Manda. who was the man- ager, was congratulated by everyone on the arrangements. It was to be re- gretted there were not more entries in the classes of carnations and roses, but what exhibits were staged were of the best quality. J. D. Cockcroft was awarded first prize for 50 blooms. Law- son shade, with his seedling No. 310. Mr. Cockcroft also received a diploma for 25 blooms for the best new variety in any color with No. 310. The .50 Killarneys exhibited by L. B. Codding- ton, which won first prize, were mag- nificent. All of the splendid roses grown on the large establishment of Mr. Coddington are sold by H. E. Fro- ment. A. Moltz «& Co., who were among the first to go in the business of "specu- lating," so called, have built up a very large business on these lines. They have a very large space, have installed up-to-date ice boxes on the first floor of the Coogan building, and carry a large stock of everything in the mar- ket at all times. They do not sell any flowers direct from the growers, pre- ferring to buy outright in the open market. Situated on the main floor of the Coogan building is the store of Charles Millang, the "live wire" of the whole- sale business. Mr. Millang has erected a balcony in the store where his office department is now situated. This has given much more room for proper dis- play of the fine lines of all seasonable stock he is receiving, but even with these alterations he is at times much crowded for room. One of the greatest exhibitions ever held in the Madison Square Garden was the New York's First Land Show. The show could have probably gone on indefinitely, but the management were tmable to get further time. Very at- tractive exhibits were made by Peter Henderson & Co., W. E. Marshall & Co., Ellwanger & Barry, and J. H. Har- rison's Nurseries. Considerable excitement was caused November 9 when fire broke out in the upper floors of the Kervan Co. This would have been a very serious matter if it had not been checked promptly, but as it was the damage was trifling. This company has the entire building at 110 West Twenty-eighth street, where they carry a tremendous supply of all decorative evergreens. GROWERS' CUT FLOWER CO. Cut Flowers at Wholesale J. J. COAN, Manager Consignments Solicited 111 W. 28th St. ezarLI&Uare NEW YORK UenUon theAmertcan Florist when writim C. W. Scott. John Meisen and John Donaldson have returned from their visit to H. D. Brown, Richmond, Va. They tell brilliant stories of the suc- cess of their hunting trip but the con- sensus of opinion seems to be that the only game they discovered was on the boat going down. Charles Habermann of 2608 Broad- way has a fine store and is now well established in the growing residential section of the city and is making a magnificent display of specimen blooms of chrysanthemums in his window daily. James Cockcroft, father of J. D. Cockcroft, the well-known carnation grower, died Sunday, November 12. He was sixty-nine years old and was the founder of the Edward Thompson Law Publishing Co. of this city. Harry Gessner, who for so many years was associated with the late John W. .Scallen. has made many alterations in his store in the Hotel Imperial, until he has now one of the most unique and attractive stores on Broadway. P. J. Smith, who is the selling agent for many of the largest growers in this vicinity, is well pleased with the business outlook. One of Mr. Smith's specialties being the lily, he is able to fill orders for any number any day in the year. Some time during the night on Wednesday the large plate glass win- dow of the Growers' Cut Flower Co. was broken, but as the weather was very mild business was not interfered with. M. C. Ford is receiving large ship- ments of American Beauties and car- nations of excellent quality. All of the fine carnations grown by Henry Hes- sion, Flatbush, are sold by this house. Robert E. Berry, for many years in the park department of the city of New York is now superintendent of the es- tate of Mrs. Palmer, Great Neck, L. I. Harvey Weston. Jacob Houek and C. F. Bertanzel were in town Novem- ber 10, and in the evening attended the meeting of the bowhng club. Henshaw & Fenrich are receiving sweet peas of all colors, of the finest quality, from George F. Schuneman, Baldwin, L. I. Peter T. Devoy, for years a promi- nent violet grower of Poughkeepsie, N. Y., died November 6, aged 4o years. Howard E. Blauvelt is now in the ffower shop of A. Wadley at Plainfleld, N. J. Visitors : F. H. Kramer, Washing- ton; Alex Montgomery. Natick. Mass.; Wm. Nicholson, South Framingham, Mass.; Robert Montgomery. Hadley, Mass.; A. J. Loveless, Lenox, Mass.; Wm. . McCallum, Islip; Alec MacKen- zie. Glen Cove. There was an enthusiastic meeting of the Bowling Club Friday night at which the following scores were made : Cbadwick 17y 191 227 247 Nugent 104 121 126 Fi-nrlch 171) 171 126 195 Scott 120 1.30 128 142 nolt 81 121 159 1S8 Young 156 164 113 114 Rickards 158 114 123 103 Weston 67 102 75 Zaugen 103 157 107 Hauck 93 94 103 Captain Chadwick was not quite in form, his average being 211 only. T. New York Florists' Club. The meeting of the New York Flor- ists' Club, held November 13, was very largely attended, but as it was ladies' night and J. Otto Thilow, president of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia, was to give his illustrated lecture on a trip through the Canadian Rockies, the business meeting of the club was very brief. The secretary read the resolutions prepared on the death of I. L. Powell, Millbrook, N. Y. The nominating com- mittee made the following report : For president. John B. Nugent. Jr., Jos. A. Manda. I. S. Hendrickson; vice-presi- dent, Philip Einsman, John Rassbach; secretary, John Young, W. G. Badgley: treasurer, Wm. C. Rickards, Jr., C. W. Scott, W. H. Siebrecht. Jr.; trustees, Philip Kessler, AVm. Duckham, John Donaldson, Robt. G. Wilson, F. A. Bolles, Harry Turner. A very important communication was read from' Professors John Craig and A. C. Beal of Cornell University on the organization of New York's flori- cultural interests. Upon Patrick O'Ma- ra's motion this matter was laid over until the December meeting, so that it could have proper consideration. Roman J. Irwin. Wm. Chalmers, John Birnie. H. Langeler. H. C. Riedel and Myer Othile were nominated for mem- bership. The committee on awards made the following report : Vase of carnations Wodenethe by Chas. H. Totty. thanks; vase of seedling carnation No. 310, from J. D. Cockcroft, scored 84 points; vase Double Improved White Killarney by S. J. Renter & Son. Westerly, R. I., scored 85 V2 points and was granted a preliminary certificate; vase of carna- tion Brooklyn by Chas. Weber, thanks of the club; vase of carnation seedling 40, thanks of the club; seedling petunia exhibited bj' Arthur T. Boddington, honorable mention; vase White Kil- larney by Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J., vote of thanks. The committee on awards who visited C. H. Totty's place at Madison, N. J., to view and judge the new rose Sunburst growing, report- ed as follows : Condition 14, product- iveness l.S, size 0, color 13, stem 9, form 9, substance 9, fragrance 5, distinctive- ness 9, or a total of 90 points, and a certificate of merit was awarded. Mr. Thilow's illustrated lecture was most pleasing, and that gentleman re- ceived a hearty vote of thanks for his talk and magnificent views. The hour was very late and the musical programme had to be curtailed. How- ever, Mrs. Maurice Glass gave several beautiful solos and J. Hayes sang some comical songs. Harry IBunyard, who has a lovely baritone voice, gave selec- tions from the latest opera successes. W^m. E. Marshall accompanied Mr. Bunyard on the piano. BR00K.SVILLE, Mass. — Freeman Wag- ner has purchased the greenhouse of P. O. Burnham on Franklin street. Springfield. Mass. — A building per- mit has been granted Max F. Jahn for the erection of a greenhouse at 1300 State street. Little Rock, Ark. — Paul M. Palez is is in Chicago this week looking up stock for Thanksgiving. He is a can- didate for alderman of the third ward on the democratic ticket. igtt. The American Florist. 933 rBLADfLTHIA NIW TORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pcnnock-Mcchan Co. WHOLESALf: FLORISTS ^^ 109 We«t 28th Street, NEW YORK •uAurr' Everythinj in Cut Flowari. PERCY B. RIGBT, Treatorer. Everrthini in Supplies .~<==-^ D. T.Mellls.Pres. Geo. W. CrawbncK, Mgr. Robert G.Wllson.Treas. Greater New York Florists' Ass'n. Wholesale Commission Florists and Dealers in Florists' Supplies. Teliphones HI [ Main. 1 62 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Charles IMHIang WHOLESALE FLORIST 55 and 57 West 26th St., ly f IV vn D K Telephones: 7062-7083 Madison. 1^1- WW ■ vri%l% Traendly £ Scbenck, 131 S 133 WEST 28th ST Phones: 798 and 799. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, NEW YORK OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CLT FLOWERS: in two colors on gummed paper: your card, etc.. in black and leaf adopted by theS. A. F. in red Price per 500. $2.85i per 1000. $4,50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid. tl,25. Cash with order, AMERICAN FLOSIST CO.. 440 S.Dearborn St., Chicago Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, he. WHOLESALE FLOKISTS 34 West 28th St., NEW YORK. PHONES Jg|*[M6, Beauty, ipecial 15 extra and fancy... 8 No.landNo.2.... 2 " Bride, Brideimaid. ipecial. 3 extra and fancy 1 No. land No. 2 Killarney, My Maryland .. 6 extra and fancy. 2 No. 1 and No. 2, 1 Richmond 3 Carnationi 1 Cattleyai 35 Cbrytanthemuma 8 Dahlias 1 D. Formosum 20 Gardenias 20 Lilies. Loo^florum and Harrisii.. 6 Lily of the Valley 1 Oncidiums 1 Violets Adiantnm Croweanum Per 100 00030 00 008115 OO 00@ 4 00 OOS 5 00 00© 3 00 50® 1 00 00® 8 00 OOfll 6 00 00(7 2 00 ooeio 00 00© 3 00 coa60 00 009)25 00 00® 3 00 0OrT25 00 00© 25 00 00® 10 00 50® 3 00 500 2 50 35® 1 00 50® 75 The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERGREENS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELBPHONES MADISON SQU.\RE 1519 5893 119 West 28th Street NEW YORK Siebrecht & Siebrecht Wholesale Florists Telephone: 8346 Madiion Square. 136 w. 28111 St., New York City WIUIAIH B. KDEBLER Wholesale Commission Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 28 WiUonghby Street, Tel. 4591 Main, BROOKLTN, N. T. Charles H. Totly MADISON, NEW JERSET Wholesale Florist Cliiysanthemtun Novelties my specialty. Moore, Henfz & Nash, WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 65 and 57 West 26th Strest, Telephone No. 756 Madison Square, NEW YORK. Uention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Rosea, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 220 1 Madison Sqnart Mention the American Florist when writing Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST. Telephones: 3532 and 3533 Madlioo Sa. 131 i 133 West 28ih St., NEW TORKi Mention the American Florist when writing KESSLER BROS. 113 W. 28th St NEW TORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Kverywhere Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments sollcitad N. C. rORD Successor to rORD BROS. "smSJ""" FRESH FLOWERS. 121 West 28th St., NEW TORK Telephone 3870-3871 Madison Square Mention the American Florist when writii F34 The American Florist. Nov. 18, GET OUR SPECIAL PRICE ON LOTS OF SUPERIOR QUALITY No surplus wood. All well selec- ted long tips. 100 LBS. AND OVER CLEVELAND == IWXoC Ar^r^XJ:^^ COI^F»A^f ^V == PITTSBURG IITE DESERT HOLLY The most beautiful, delicate and rare variety of holly. Thick creamy white waxy leaf. Small red berry, white stem. Not one person in ten thousand ever saw it as it grows only in isolated spots in the desert. As a holiday decoration it is unsurpassed for its beauty. It can be shipped any distance as it is everlasting and does not wilt or fall. Will keep a year or more. I can furnish it by the crate or carload. If you have never seen it, send 50c for a sample by mail or a few leaves can be sent free in an envelope. Don't miss Desert Holly. You can get fancy prices for it. Ira MdcFarland. Las Vegas, Nevada. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland. SATUEDAY'S EUSH. Stock continues plentiful with a good demand. The weather the latter part of the week turned much warmer, bringing out the buyers in large num- bers, with the result that the whole- salers had to call on their greenhouses for more stock. Barely enough large chrysanthemums to fill orders were on the market for Saturday's rush, me- diums were quite plentiful, but they also cleaned up. Ivory is perhaps the most popular small variety in the mar- ket. One retailer dyed a large quan- tity of Ivory a pretty pink shade and called them the "Pink Lady 'Mum." The "Pink Lady" is playing at one of our local playhouses this week. It is needless to say that there was a flour- ishing business while they lasted. Roses cleaned up nicely at the end of the week, particularly the long stemmed ones. American Beauties are always in good demand and stock is excep- tionally fine. Smilax is plentiful, as is all other greens. NOTES. There was born to Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Knoble on November 9 a baby boy. this date is also Mr. Knoble's birth- day anniversary. Congratul a t i o n s. Both mother and baby are doing nice- ly. Mr. Knoble, Jr., was the recipient of several cute presents from admiring friends. Frank Smith, formerly of the Smith & Fetters Co., is back from California for a few weeks' visit. C. F. B. Schenectady, N. T.— The florist trade has made a decided gain since the colder weather set in. There is a plentiful supply of all the seasonable flowers, with a good demand, and they are selling at fair prices. New Speingville, N. Y. — E m i 1 Schraeder, awakened by a burglar alarm November 7, rushed into the yard with a loaded revolver. The burglar knocked him down and was about to seize the pistol when Mr. Schraeder pulled the trigger killing the intruder. FANCY FERNS, pi'io'oo. New Crop Ga' ax. Bronze or Green $1,25 per lOOO Sphagnum Moss, large bales $1.50 Leucothoe Sprsys, Green SI,iOp, Bronze and Green Galax, Holly Lencothoe Sprays, Frincesa Fine, Etc. ^ Delivered to all parts of United States and Caoadi 1 27 W. 28tb St., bet. 6th & 7tb Avei.. Ilayi Ynrk Telephone 1202 Madison Sanare. "''" ""• Mention the Auterican Florist ivhe7i loriting We Are Now Booklns Orders for Southern Wild Smilax Shipment commencing Sept. 1st. Nataraland IV^tf^QGITQ Perpetuated Sheet iVAV-»i3i311iO E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mention the American Florist when writins DO YOU KNOW that we are sbippin? the finest souther* Decorative Evergreens that growB. A trial nrder will convince you. Witd Smiiaz 50 pound casr $1.75 CHATTAHOOCHEE FLORAL CO. Hatcher Station, Ga. Mention the American Florist when writing tgii. The American Florist. 935 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS wm be deUvered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Florists' Telegraph Delivery (Retailers' Section — S. A. F. fi O. H.) Mutual discounts, 'IQ per cent. Provision for guaranteed accounts. Write for particulars to IRWIN BERTERMANN. Sccrctary, 241 Massachusetts Ave , Indianapolis, Ind. J. A. VALENTINE. Denver, President. W.J. PALMER, Buffalo, Vice-President. W. L. ROCK, Kansas City, Treasurer. Other Directors: Ernest Wienhoeber, Philip Breitmeyer, A. B. Cartledge, W. F. Gude, George Asmus, Fred H. Meinhardt. ^»K¥!,fX]!!;V.^' M. D. REIMERS KENTUCKY. New Location, "THE SEELBACK," And 223 S. 4th Avenue. Choicest Cut Flowers. Personal Attention Given to Out-of-Town Orders. Chicago. IstabUsbed In 1867. 'mM. FLORiST^ 739 Buckingham Place, L. D. Phone Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. I WI HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITT iiention the American Florist when ^rntinff Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" • andS Greene Ave. and 339 to 347 Greene Ave, Greenhouses: Short Hills, N.J. Deliveries in HEW YORK. LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSEY. Mention the American Florist when writing Him vol <&'rori. 2094 Broadway, cor. 72nd St. Wa carrr the highest grade of Cut Floweri, and •r* adjacent to the Theatrical and Steamablp Blitricts. References or cash with orders from ■nknown parties. Mention the American Florist when writing liifila, Niagara Falls, Lockport. S.A. Anderson, 440 Mall St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail. Telephone and Telegraph ordara filled promptlT wlih the cbolceit stock, Uention the American Florist when writing Louisville, Ky. F. Walker & Co., TLORISTS. Pbones: Home 1388. Cnmb. Main 1388 A. 634 Fourth Avenue. Uention the American Florist when writing Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. New York. CHARLES HABERMANN 2668 Broadway. Situated id the ticest residcDtial part of the city, has the best facilities for promptly filling any orders for city or delivery to steamer, Los Angeles, Calif. Freeman -Lewis 212 West Fourth Street. Cut flowers and design work of the bii^hest class delivered to your custome's here or anywhere in toe west: mail or wire. Usaal Trade Discount. FKOM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. November 21, Rotterdam. Holl.-Amer.. 10 a. m., Hoboken Pier. November 22. Mauretania, Cunard, Piers 54 and oS, North River. FROM BALTIMORE, Cassel, No. Ger. Lloyd. 2 p. m.. Pier 9, Locust Point. FROM MONTREAL, Laurentic, White Star- Dom., daylight. November 23. Celtic, White Star, 12 noon. Piers 59 and 60, North Kiver. , La Provence, French, 10 a. m.. Pier 57, North River. FROM MONTREAL, Lake Champlain, Can. Pac, daybreak. November 24. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Marquette, Red Star, 10 a. m. November 25. Oceanic, White Star, 12 noon. Piers 09 and 60, North River. Vaderland, Red Star, 10 a. m-.. Pier 61, North River. Philadelphia, Amer., 9:30 a. m.. Pier 62, North River. California, Anchor, 10 a. m.. Pier 64, North River. New York. ErtabKahed 1874. DARDS N. E. Comer 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad. dress. DAflDSFLOR. St. Paul. Minn. Holm & Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for anv place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America: the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We art alive night and day. Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM L. ROCK Flower Co. Will execute orders for any town in Missouri, Kansas or Oldahomi Members Florist Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writiitf Chicago. GANGER & GORMLEY 187 N. State St. HIGH GRADE OF FLOWERS. uu ... (Central 6196 All orders are verj Phoneaj^ •. 2190 carefully eiecuted. Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street. Uention the American Florist when writinn 936 The American Florist. Nov. 18, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Young & Nugent Tdepbone 2065-2066 Madison Square. 42 West 28th Street. To ontof town florists Mli'UT' VrtWir WearelntlieBeaitof WJSiW IVnA. And Eive special attention to steamer and Theater orders. Prompt deliveries and best stocic in the market. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl & Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to till promptly all Mail, Telephone. Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Brderi (or cut flowers and deslent solicited for tellTerr In any part of Teiat. Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 23 Clinton Avenue, N. RocfaMter Phone 506. Lone Dlit, Bell Phone 2189 St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. Kansas City, Mo. Geo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. 11 22 Grand Ave. will fill all orders for Cat Kaatit r.ih xnri 'lowers, Funeral Desldns, RinsaS l» [J «nn weddlnrf and Birthday GUts Pleitini Hill, Mo. that maybe entrusted to them St. Louis, Mo. Write. Wire or Phone Your Orders to 1406 Olive Street, RtEoUr discount allowed on all orders, either Plants or Cut Flowers. Phones Bell, Main 2306; Klnloch Central 4081 Tonisville, Ky. JACOB SCHULZ, SSO So. Fourth Avenn*. Boston, Mass. "Pcnn, The Tclej|raph Florist" Teleeraph us and we will reciprocate, We cover all points in New England. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST eO KEARNEY STREET. Denver, Colo. yhc Park 1643Br«adway FlOral CO. J, A. VALENTINE, President. PhUadelphia. Robert Kilt, 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orders. Dayton, O. Matthews, FLORISTS 16 W. 3rd Street. Flowers In any arraDffement for alt occasion!. for Dayton and vicinity. Long dis. Pbones. THE J. H. GASSER COMPANY. ©(L(I^[l(L/^J?il%,®i Euclid ATflnue We Cover All Points in Ohio. flORIST ''lass.KJUl-'' ctts.W. Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. 212 Fifth Ave. No. LBADINQ FLORISTS NASHVnXE. TENN. New York. New York. Established IMi David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway 1662.l66'3 CoTJmbns. dlOiCB CUt FIOWBB SAN FRANCISCO Podesta 6c Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenne Prompt and careful attention to ordera from ont-of-town florists. New York City. Frank Valentine WHOLESALE AND RET All. FLORIST Also Mannlacturer of ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS. 158 EAST llOTH STREET: Bet. 3rd and Lexineton Aves. Tel, 5633 Harlem. tfention the American Florist when writiitg Cincinnati, O. JULIUS BAER, 138-140 E. Fourth St lond Distance Tbone. Mention the American Florist when writint IN THE HEART OF NEW TORK CRT Phone 6404 Madison Sq. 12 West 33d SI Onr MOttO-THE GOLDEN RtHJk Mention the American Florist when writini Orders will be carefully cared for bT Michigan. HENRY SMITH, WholesalenndRetalinoristof GRAND RAFIM Mention the American Florist when writing Poughkeepsie, N. Y. "The Saltford Flower Shop" Vassar College and Bennett School. Rockford, 111. H.W. Buckbee Colorado Springs, Colo. FRANK F. CRUMP, Wholesale and Retail Florist. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO.' ALFRED HANNAH fi SONS. Will fill Toar oyders for Designs and Cut Flowers In Mkhlea tgii. The American Florist. 937 DESIGNS OR CDT FLOWERS Will be delivered for tiie trade in other cities by the firms below.the Leadlnd Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mali Orders, Detroit* Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Mianii and 6ratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High 6rade Cnt Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good aectloiis of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. 1 Uention the American Florist when writin^i WASHINGTON D. C. Gude's Mention the American Florist .when writing Pittsburg, Pa. A.W.SniithCo. KEENAN BLDG. Larrest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Uention the American Florist when writing CUDE BROS.Ca FLORISTS 12U r 9TNW WASMlMOTt]N.Da Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESI6NS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice DANIELS if FISHER Order by mall, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Avenue. All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Member of the Florists Telegraph Delivery. Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones. 527. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders. Uention the American Florist when writino Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for delivery In Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc., 124 TRCMONT ST. Uention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc, 229 WEST THIRD STREET. Montreal. Cor. St. Catherine and Guy Sts. All orders receive prompt attention- Cboic. Beauties, OrcbldS and Valley always on hand Omaha, Neb. fiess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 Famvm St laJf^d^ill, (ndianapolls, Ind. BerterniannBros.COc FLORISTS .84- 1 MassachuACitta Av* City Index to Retail florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y. — Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Anderson, S. C. — The Anderson Floral Co. Atlanta, Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree. Boston— Thos. P. Galvln, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston — Hoffman, 59-61 Mass. Ave. Boston — Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St. Brooklyn, N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Ganger & Gormley. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St., Chicago. Chicago — Geo. Wlttbold Co., 737 Buckingham Pi. Cincinnati— Julius Bacr, 138 E. Fourth St. Cleveland, O. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, 0. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Frank F. Crump. Dallas, Tex. — Tesas Seed and Floral Co. Dayton, 0.— Matthews, 16 W. 3rd St. Denver, Colo. — Daniels & Fisher. Denver, Colo. — The Park Bloral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Grand Rapids, Mich, — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich, — Henry Smith. Indiatiapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co., 241 Mass. St. Kansas City— Geo. M. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City — "Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. Los Aiiireles, Calif. — Freeman-Lewis, Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saakes. Los Angeles, Calif., Wolfskin Bros, and Mor- ris Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — M. D. Relmers. Louisville, Ky.— Jacob Schuiz, 550 S. 4th Ave. Louisville, Ky. — F. Walker & Co., 634 4th Ave. Milwaukee — C. C. PoUworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York — D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York- Alei. McConnell. 611 5th Ave. New York — Charles Habermann, New York — Myer. Florist. 609 Madison Ave. New York- Frank Valentine, 158 B. 110th. New York — Young and Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. Farnum St. Philadelphia— Robert Klft, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Poughkeepsle, N. Y.— The Saltford Flower Shop. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. Rochester, N. Y. — J, B, Keller Sons. Roekford, 111.— H. W. Backbee. St. Louis- Young's, 1406 Olive St. St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Tcrre Haute, Ind, — J, G. Helnl & Son. Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. D. Freeman. Toronto. Can. — Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington— Gnde Bros. Washington— Geo. C. Shaffer, 14th and I Sts. Alexander NcCoonell, 611 Fifth Ave., cor. 49lh Strest. NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded to any partof the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls: 487 and 488 38th St. Cable address; Alexconkell, Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when wriU%$, Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders frem ont- of town florists Trade discount. 2 IS >Vest Fourth Street. Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Telegraph Associatioi. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers Id NORTHERN OHIO. Washington, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer : ; FLORIST : Phone 24 1 6 Main. 1 4th a Eye Sts„ N. W. Write. Telegraph or Telephone. Albany, N. T. Flowers or Deaisn Work. Delivered In Albany and Vidnlty on Telegraphic Order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET. Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reUabie florist Only the Best 9e Yonge Street. We deliver anywhere In Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. PoUworth Co. WUl take proper Wiaconsin care of yonr orders In »» *»*»«^»*o»«« Dunlop's 938 The American Florist. Nov. 18. AmerloBD Sead Trade Association. Leonard H. Vaughan. Chicago. President; Marshall H Duryea. New York. First Vice- President; Edgar Gregory. Marblehead. Mass.. Second Vice President: C. E. Ken- del, Cleveland. O.. Secretary and Treasurer. Next annualconvention. June, 1912. Henry A. Salzer and wife, of La- crosse, Wis., are in Florida. J. Chas. McCullough, of Cincinnati, O., is making a California trip. J. M. Thobbukn & Co.'S preliminary- trade list is at hand dated October 31. The annual meeting of the National Association of Official Seed Analysts will be held at Columbus. C, Novem- ber 17-18. New Tork.— Under the title of "Svalof" Loechner & Co. are mailing patrons an interesting pamphlet on their Swedish seed specialties. Visited Chicago : C. C. Massie, of Northrup, King & Co., Minneapolis, Minn.; O. L. Coulter, representing C. C. Morse & Co., Santa Clara, Calif. Meridan. Mlss. — The Kimborough Seed Co. is the name of a new firm which will enter the wholesale and re- tail seed business, and will open a store in the Ormond building on Twenty- second avenue. Chicago.— Prices on the Board of Trade, November 15, for grass seed were noted as follows : Timothy, $13.50 to ifl5.50 per 100 pounds.— A. H. Good- win and wife will spend the winter at the Hotel Bellaire on the west coast of Florida. John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, N. Y., writes as follows November 6 : "We have found the retail trade in fall bulbs much better this year than it has been for four or five years past, and from this fact have hopes that the spring season will also be at least fair- ly good." Holly reports are meager, breakers as usual holding back details of actual conditions in order to secure best prices. There should be better holly than usual this season, judging by the fruit crop conditions generally, but fancy stock is not likely to be cheaper than usual. Good freezing weather ex- ists in the holly districts and stock should carry safely. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Growers for the \Vhalesale Trade Only. SAN JOSE, CALIF. Non-Warranty Agfain Sustained. LEONARD VS. CRARY. In our issue of November 4, page 802, we Stated that the Leonard Seed Co. had won its suit against the Crary Canning Co., involving some $6,000. We are indebted to the former for details of the case as follows: Leonard Seed Co., plaintiff and respondent, versus the Crary Canning Co., defendant and appellant. On February 14, 1908. plaintiff and defendant entered into a contract whereby the plaintiff agreed to sell to the defendant certain varieties of seed peas. Among other things, the plaintiff agreed to furnish one thousand bushels of "Ad- vaccer" peas, such peas were to be grown dur- in." the season of 1908, to be delivered after harvest, but in season for the planting trade for the year 1909. A quantity of peas were delivered under this contract to the defendant, it giving its promissory notes in payment there- for according to the terms of the contract. The peas so sold were in turn sold by the defendant to various farmers for the purpose of planting, and under contracts by virtue of which the farmers agreed to sell the peas raised from sucL seed to the defendant. The plaintiff brought action upon the notes. The defendant, among other things, interposed a counterclaim setting forth that the peas furnished were not "Advancer" peas: that they were received by the defendant without knowledge of that fact ; th'-.t there was no means of discovering that they were not Advancer peas until after they had been sowed and the seed had germinated, aud that as soon as the defendant discovered that the peas were not of the variety purchased it notified plaintiff. The counterclaim further set forth that the peas were mixed with other different varieties, making it impossible to harvest them without a mixture of overripe peas of varieties other than Advancer. Facts are pleaded tending to show damage, and judgment is asked for the amount thereof. On the trial the court allowed the defendant to amend its answer by setting up a new counterclaim for the purchase price of the peas. The trial court held that the peas were sold without warranty as to quality or description, and directed a verdict fm- the plaintiff for the amount claimed, less $343.75. The peas were shipped from Chi- cago and invoiced on the basis of fifty-six pounds to the bushel. The court held that the defendant was entitled to receive sixty pounds per bushel, and hence made the foregoing re- duction. From a judgment in plaintiff's favor defendant appeals. The contract for the sale of the peas con- tained the following provision: "It is also understood and agreed that the party of the first part, (plaintiff) does not give, and its agents and employees are forbidden to give, any warranty, express or implied, as to description, quality, productiveness, or any other matter, of any seeds, delivered or to "be de- livered by it. and that it is not, and will not be in any way responsible for the crops," Counsel for the appellant admit "that plaintiff is freed by the terms of this contract from all liability as to the seed in question being good or bad, large or small, wrinkled or smooth, b.ack or white, wormy, sound, vital or dead." But counsel argue that the peas furnished under the contract must be of the "Advancer" variety and that plaintiff was not relieved bv its con- tract from liability for damage resulting from famishing peas other than "Advancer" peas. It was practically conceded on the argument that the clause quoted was intended to exempt the plaintiff from such liabilitv as was sought to be enforced against it under the counterclaim in this action. The concession was advisedly made. The peas to be delivered under the con- tract were described therein as ".\dvancer" peas. But the contract provided that no warranty express or implied was given that the peas fur- nished should be of the description named there- in. If a dealer in seed peas can exempt itself from liability for selling bad, wormy or dead peas to a grower, no good reason is apparent why it cannot go further and say that It will not be responsible in the event of an intermix- ture of other peas with the varietv agreed to be furnished. Neither of the parties here are under guardianship or incompetent to contract. Tiere is no claim that the contract signed was Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED HoUister, California Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondenc* Solicited. not the one agreed upon or that both parties did not fully understand what they were agree- ing to. Plaintiff plainly undertook to relieve itself from liability in case of intermixture, and defendant agreed that it should be relieved. It is not claimed that the contract is void because contrary to public law or to public safety, and, if not. effect should be given to it. The vendee might reject and refuse to receive the peas if they were not "Advancer" peas, or It might well be that in the event of the shipment being made in bad faith, and with the purpose and intention of committing fraud upon the vendee, an action for damages for the fraud would lie, but we have no such case before us. If It be conceded that the contract is one-sided. It must also be conceded that the parties had a right to make a one-sided contract if they saw fit. Counsel for appellant cite the following au- thorities to sustain the contention that, not- withstanding the agreement of the parties, there was a warranty that the peas sold would answer the description contained in the contract, or in any event that there was a breach of a condi- tion that the contract by the failure of the plaintiff to furnish the thing contracted for. Josling v. Kingsford, 13 C. B. (N. S.) 447; Co- lumbian I. W. & D. D. Co., V. Douglas. 33 L. R. A. 103; Shephere v. Kain, 5 B. & Aid. 240; Allan V. Lake, 18 Q. B. 560; Weiler v. Schilizzi, 17 C. B. 019. These cases do not hold that a party selling an article under a designated name may not relieve himself from liability in his con- tract for sale, in the event that the article de- livered does not answer the description con- tained in the contract. Some very general lan- guage is used in the contracts of sale involved ii the cases cited, and in some of them it might well be construed as being broad enough to ex- tend to the description of the article, but in none of the cases has it been so construed. These cases were decided upon the theory that this general language was intended to refer to the quality of the article furnished and not to the description of the article itself. In Taylor V. Bullen, 5 Excheq. Reports 779. where an article was sold and the party undertook to re- lieve himself from liability in his contract of sale by stating that he would not be liable for any "defect or error whatsoever," it was held that the word "error" was broad enough to in- clude an error in description as well as an error in quality, and that there was no liability on the part of the vendor, even -though the article furnished did not answer the description of the article contracted for. If the seller expressly refuses to warrant, there can be no excuse for raising an implied warranty. Habersham v. Rodrigues, 1 Speers (S. C.) 314; Farr v. Gist, 1 Rich. Law, (S. C.) 68, Fauntleroy v. Wilcox, 80 111. 477; Lynch V. Curfman, 65 Minn. 170. In case of Blizzard Brothers v. Growers' Can- ning Co., 132 N. W. (la.) 176, is directly in point. There a package was marked "Large cheese pumpkin seed" and sold as such, when in fact it contained "Connecticut pie pumpkin seed" mixed with a few squash. On the pack- age the following warranty was printed: "While we exercise great care Xo have all seeds pure and reliable and true to name, our seeds are sold without any warranty, express or Implied, and without any responsibility in respect to the crop." There was no evidence to show that the purchaser read this warranty, but there was evidence showing that it was a general custom among seed men to sell seeds without warranty as to quality and as to true name, and such custom was held to be binding upon the pur- chaser. A contract deliberately entered into between two parties exempting one of them from liability in case seeds sold are not true to name, should be as binding as a custom among dealers not to sell with a warranty that the seeds furnished are true to description. As before stated, we do not hold that, If the plaintiff acted in bad faith and with the intention of deceiving and defrauding the de- fendant, or even if it failed to exercise due Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIONAN, NORTHERN FRANCE, Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet. CabbaAe. Carrot. Celery, Lot- tuce. Onion. Parsley. Radisn, Rutabada, Tariv. Sole .Agent for U. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON. Marietta. Pa. Peas and Beans GROWERS FOR THE Wholesale Seed Trade. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co.^ Grand Rapids, Mich. igii. The American Florist. 939 Seedsmen reoniring the very best selections of Garden Seeds (Vegetable aid Flower), especially Kelway*9 Celebrated English Strains can eet them at lowest iodepeodeDt wholesale rates by scndiDg their orders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers Langport, Somerset, England, Special Quotations on spplicatJoo. Cold Storage Valley For Christmas Forcing Per 100 $1.75 Per 1003 {15. tO PerKO PerlOrn Blushing Bride $0 65 $5 00 The Bride 75 fl 00 A. HENDERSON & CO. Telephone I'andolph 2571. 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO (s or ja> » or I Bf o £/ Practical, impartial commercial la- 13^ boratorj- apparatus, as endorsed by ^^ the Ass'n of OiEcial Seed Analysts. U Booklet free. Send samples to THE SEED TRADE REPORTING BUREAU, Po&talTelegraph Building, CBIC\GO Cynosurus Cristatus (Crested Dogstail) Purity and Germination Guaranteed. WM. POWER & CO. Seed Exporters, Waterford, Ireland Cables; "Seed merchants." Code .\ EC. 5th edition THE KIHBERUN SEED CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS I SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA. Growers of Onion, Lettuce, Radish, etc. Correspondence solicited. Danish Seeds If yon take interest in Cabbage, Canli- flower. Tomato, Carrot, Mangel, Swede and Turnip, please apply to CHR. OLSEN, Odense, Denmark Wholesale SeedGrower(Establishedia62)in order to have your name placf d on ny mailine list. "m'you? Own'"""'"' Scfatch or Poultry Food We will make it fcr you under your own brand, for $28 00 per ton. Send today for sample 100 lb. bag. $1.50. Mr. C. E. Jensen, of Atlantic City N. J., on Oct. 27lh. 1910. writes as follows. I want to state that your three grades of Poultry Food- Chick Starter, Devoloin? Food aid "Square Deal" Scratch or Poultry Food— stands without an equal today. They are perfect mixtures and sound in erain and a pleasure to handle.'. J. BOLGIANO a SON, Importers and WholeFa'ers I (Established for 92 years). Btltimore, Md. )• ■ ' care and caution in selecting the seed, the lat- ter would not have a cause of action for the resulting damage. No such cause of action has been stated in the counterclaim and no claim , was made on the argument that any such cause ' of action was relied upon or existed. The ruling of the trial court excluding testi- mony tending to show that the peas furnished were not "Advancer" peas, was correct on the record presented. There was present but one of two elements that were necessary to constitute a cause of action. The element of bad faith was not presented by the pleadings, and no ' :Ialm was made by counsel that such bad faith I'Xisted. We find no error in the record. By the court. Judgment affirmed. YES,WE HAVE THEM Imported from Most Reliable Growers. Compare Our Prices. Ask for Samples. Spiraea. Per loo Gladstone $12 00 Queen Alexandra 12 00 Hyacinths, Datch Roman. Per 1000 I/a Grandesse j Gigantea \ $16 00 Queen of Blues ) French Roman Hyacinths. Per 1000 11-12 $14 00 12-15 22 00 Dark pink 17 50 Cold Storage Giganteum. Always in stock. - 6-8, 7-9 and 8-10 inch. Forcing Gladiolus Per looo Ackermann $6 00 Colvilli Alba (The Bride) 5 00 Blushing Bride 4 50 Peach Blossom 8 00 Spanish Iris. Periooo Five best sorts $4 00 Lilies (New Crop). Per 1000 Giganteum, 7-9 58 00 Tulips. Cottage or Late Flowering. Per 1000 Bridesmaid 7 00 Gesneriana 9 00 Inglescomb Pink 10 75 Isabella 7 50 Maiden Blush 7 50 Sweet Nancy 7 50 Macrospila 6 25 Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO. NEW YORK. Mention theAmericaji Florist when writing REALLY COOP I Which will give satisfaction to all who grow them are GODFREY'S SUPERB "Canterbury Bells" (Campanula Medium Calycanthema.) Without doubt the finest strain of this useful and ever-popular plant yet ofiered. ON EVERY POINT SUPERIOR TO ALL OTHERS The plants are models in growth, of pyramidal form, from 3 to 4 feet in height, and, as pot plants for cool greenhouses, they are extremely valuable. The flowers are much larger than thoseof other strains; of perfect form, i.e., sound both in cup and saucer. The colors are very varied, in about ten shades of White, Blush, Rose Pink, Deep Pink, Mauve, Blue, Lavender, Lilac and Violet. Gf fT) At present can be sold in mixture only. PRICE: One '^ Shilling and Six Pence per packet. Trade Price, Twelve Shillings per doz.; Ninety Shillings per 100. W. J. GODFREY & SON, Exmouth, Devon, England Mention the American Florist when writing Surplus Stocks of L. Multifloruffls, 7=9 in. — —Write for Prices YOKOHAMA NURSERY CO. 31 Barclay St., NEW YORK The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. Grower* for the Trade Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Etc. li^'^^lt'"' MILFORD,CONN. 940 The American Florist. Nov. 18. GET RICH QUICK Grow Cold Storage Lilies. Acaseof 200 7-9 Giganteums cost you $14.00. Will produce in 10 weeks at least 40dozerrflowers. Figure o«t yonr orofits. Get a case at once from e. C. POLLWORTH CO,. Milwankee, Wis tiention the American Florist when writing Asparagus Plumosus Plants 2H in. $3.00 per 100: $25 00 per 1000. r.vp]7ttnon ^POfl English strain, best ob- l/yClOmen 3eea ,ajnable Sl.tO per ICO: $9.00 per lOCO, Write us. S. S. SKIDELSKYfiCO., 1216 Betz Building, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing John Boil^er& Sons Co. Los Angeles, California Wholesale growers of Sweet Peas, Tomatoes, Lima Beans, Lettuce, Asters, Cosmos and other Flower Seeds. Mention thesme'ican Flonst when writing PLUMOSUS Extra fine stock at $2.50 per WQ: $25.00 per 1000. SPRENGERI Good stock at $1.50 per 100; $15.00 per 10:0. Honest aamples for 10 cents. ALBERT M. HERB, Lancaster, Pa. Mention the American Florist when wntivi. Tacoma, Wash. Local florists are complaining: of poor business, without an exception, and the .stock of cut flower.s is abundant and excellent. We do not recollect of any former season when so many good chrysanthemums were to be seen. Roses and carnations are good and vio- lets come from California in the best of condition. Smilax and asparagus are being received but generally of inferior quality. Bulbs are not mov- ing fast and .several department stores are getting experience and not much money for them. NOTES. J. B. Pilkington has assumed full charge of the stock and greenhouses of the Northwestern Floral Co. and has about finished rearranging everything. He has received a carload of nursery stock and ornamentals from his place in Portland. Ore., and he thinks that prospects are very good. English holly in this immediate lo- cality seems to be rather short of berries, but most of it comes from Vic- toria and British Coluinbia so there will be sufficient. H. W. Manike was very much disap- pointed in his bulbs being greatly de- layed in transit and many of them were rotted and spoiled. The first snow of the season fell November 8 with a genuine hard freeze which will finish all the outdoor flowers. F. C. Smith has opened a cut flower store in room 008, Tacoma theatre building. S. L. H. GLADIOLUS GLORY. Gladiolus Mrs. Francis King Per lUOO First Size, iH-inch and up $20.00 Medium Bulbs, all blooming size. 17.00 AMERICA, AUGUSTA, MAY and Other Leading Kinds Splendid Strong Bulbs in Quantity for Forcing. Write for prices. YAUGHAN'S SEED STORE NEW YORK. CHICAGO. Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers * ♦ For the Wholesale Seed Trade. C3RPINTERI3, CALir. Mention the American Florist when writing J. C. Robinson Seed Co. Waterloo, Neb. Contract growers of Cucumber, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar Flint and Field Seed Corns. Mention the-American Florist ivhen loriting GBT QUOTATIONS FROM LSNDRETH SEEDS which SUCCEED i^"'" Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers CnarialtiDf Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, OpeCiailieS. vh»e seed and Field Com. CorrespottdeDce Solicited. George R. Pedrick S Son, PEDRICKTOWN, N, J. Hampton, N. H.— George R. Godfrey is constructing a greenhouse on Little Pines road in which to grow bedding plants. Cambridge, Mass. — The co-partner- ship existing between Myer Wax and Jennie Feinzig under the firm name of Wax the Florist is dissolved and a partnership formed by Michael R. Friedman and Myer Wax to continue business under the same name. ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention the A7nerican Florist when ivriting S. M. IsbeU & Co., Jackson, Micb. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Bean, Cucamber, Tomato, Pea, Mnskmelon. Sqaash, Watermelon, Radisb. Sweet Com, CorrespoDdence solicited. Mention the American F'lorist when writing Waldo Rohnert GILROT, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower, Specialties: Lettuce. Ooion. Sweet Peas. Aster. Coemos. Mignonette. Verbena in variety. CorTe«pondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Grower SPECIALTIES: Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, Vine Seed and Field Corn. EDGAR F. HURFF, Mullica Hill, New Jersey Correspondence Solicited. Telegraph Code Am. Seed Trade Association — 9a. oo — either stifl or flexible cover. Address orders* AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. sgti. The American Florist. 941 IfflBr Opportonily — Low Bolb Prices We have had the best bulb trade this fall in the history of this concern. But we want to increase it by securing a lot of new customers. Therefore we are putting some of our prices down near cost. Terms: Net cash. This oSer is subject to change without notice. Chinese Sacred Lilies Basket (:'.0 bulbs) $1 00 Hamper (4 baskets) :i 50 Single Hyacinths Per ICO Per ICOO Separate colors $L' 00 $18 00 These are as large as many use in named sorts. Early Roman Hyacinths Per 100 Per KOO White 2 -Ih 20 50 Single Early Tulips Per 100 PerlWO Artns $ 75 $ 6 76 Belle Alliance 1 (iO 14 00 Chrysolora 75 (i rO Cottage Maid 85 7 50 Due van Thol, scarlet ... 1 40 12 60 " •' " crimson.. 90 8 00 " " " red and yellow.. 90 8 00 Keizerskroon 1 00 9 25 Iv'Immaculee <>5 (> ()0 La Reine Go 6 00 Single Early Tulips Per 100 Per 1000 Rose Oris de Lin % 85 $7 00 Yellow Prince 8S 7 00 Superfine Early Mixed.. 86 ti 75 First Quality Mixed 76 5 75 Double Early Per 103 Per 1000 Alba Maxima $ 90 $7 75 Imperator Rubrornm 150 13 00 Murillo 90 8 00 Purple Crown 90 8 50 Rex Rubrorum 1 2S 11 00 Superfine Mixed 85 7 00 Double Late Per too Per 1000 YtllowRose $ 85 $7 60 Double Late Mixed 80 7 00 Darwin Late (Single) T U 1 i pS Per 100 Per lOCO Albert Kellogg $1 (50 $14 50 Baron de la Tonnaye 1 60 16 00 Glory 2 00 18 00 La Candeur 2 25 20 00 Ex. Fine Darwin Mixed 1 CO 9 00 Late or May Flowering Tulips Per 100 Per 1000 Bizarres $ 80 $6 75 Roses 1 00 9 00 Violets 1 00 9 00 Gesneriana Spath 1 00 9 00 Golden Crown tiO 5 75 Picotee 100 8 50 Single Narcissi ^ ^ , Per 100 Per 1000 La Candeur $1 00 $ 8 50 Empress, double nose... 1 60 14 00 Emperor, " " ... 1 60 14 00 Golden Spur, •' " ... 1 85 l»i 76 Poeticus Ornatns 70 6 75 Trumpet Major 90 7 75 Trumpet Major, special 'orcing 1 26 11 00 Double Narcissi ^ , , Per mo Per 1000 Double Roman $1 10 $ 9 00 Von Sion, double nose... 1 86 17 60 We catalogue all the leading kinds. If you are interested in varieties not mentioned, ask us for special prices. It will be necessary to mention this advertisement to secure benefit of these rates. JANES ViCK'S SONS, Rochester, N. Y. CARNATIONS F. DORNER S SONS CO. La Fayette, Indiana. ilention the American Florist when wrltino SPECIAL ROOSEVELT FERNS 2M-m. stock at $2.50 per doz., $17.60 per 100, $150 per 1000, can fill orders at once or book them for future delivery. Write us. GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Mention the American Florist when writing DesPlainesFloralGo. Carnations. .Des Plaines, Illinois Mention the American Florist ivhen writing Boston Perns... iVi-in., $3.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. WHITMANI aVi-in., $6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 260 at 1000 rates. HENRY H. URROWS i SON. Whitman. Man Mention the American Florist when writing Asparagus, 1000 100 " PlDmosni, 2li-in.poti $18 00 $2 00 ■ Spiengeri, 2li in, pots I5 CO 1 50 Primroses Per 100 Chinese and ObcoDica Alba and Rosea J2 00 Obconica Gigantea Z^in. pots 2 50 Altcmanthera, rooted cuttings, red and and yellow per 100. 50c Cash. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio. Mention the American Florist when writing PEONIES At bargain prices. Also other stock. Write for list. Wa^er Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. Mention the American Florist when writing Carnations A SPECIALTY NIC. Zweifel, Narth Milwaukee. Wisconsii. SMILAX Fine bushy plants, a^-inch, $1.50 per 100; $12.60 per 1000. Aspraagus Sprengeri, fine2Vi-in., $1.60 per 100; 4-in. $6.00 per 100. Asparagus Plnmosus, fine plants, 254- inch, $2.00 per 100. Pansies, our well known strain, none better; Forget-me-not, Daisies, (Bel- lls), Wallflowers, Sweet Williams, Gaillardias.all these are fineplants at $2.60 per 1000; $10.00 for 6000. HolIyhoclfS, double, in separate colors 75c per 100, $5.00 per 1000. Lettuce, Grand Rapids, $1.00 per 1000- $8.60 for 10,000. J. C. SCHMIDT, otter and Maple Sts., BRISTOl, PA . Mention the American Florist when writing GERANIIMS Roofed Cuflings Good cuttings well packed. S. A. Nun $11.50 per 1000 Hicard and Poitevine U.OO per 1000 Have no other varieties. ALBERT M. HERB, LANCASTER, PA. Mention the American Florist when writima 942 The American Florist. Nov. 18. L Market Gardeners =<^ VeiSelable Growers' Association of America. H. F. Hall. Boston Mass.. President: C West. Irondequoit N. Y.. Vice President; S. W. Severance. SOS Walker Building, Louisville. Ky.. Secretary: M. L. Rnetenik Cleveland, O.. Treasurer. - The November statement of the po- tato crop made by the United States Depai-tment of Agriculture records a reduction in the yield in all the princi- pal states but Wisconsin and a falling off in the quality except in Maine and Wisconsin, which show improvement. The yield in Colorado was but 35 bush- els per acre with an average produc- tion for 10 years of 134 bushels, the total production being but a little over 2,000,000 bushels, against 6,500,000 for 1910, the quality for a 10-year average being 93 per cent and this }-ear but '70 per cent. Wisconsin shows an increase of nearly 0,000,000 bushels, with the percentage of quality rising from 80 to 93 per cent, and an increase from 95 to 110 bushels per acre in yield. Christmas Tomatoes. We have repeatedly in these columns expressed our faith in the future of greenhouse tomatoes. This product has gained a permanent hold in the spring and early summer months, but in the fall of the year greenhouse tomatoes are rather a new comer. There are two reasons for this condition — first, the difiBculty of production, and second, the reluctant buyer who has been accus- tomed to buying his tomatoes at so much per bushel instead of per pound. The change from an oversupply to a scarcity is sudden and it will take some time before the general public will appreciate the greenhouse tomato in the early winter to such an extent as to pay the price which these goods demand. The only way for growers is to go slow and increase their output as the market develops. From a grower's point of view the tomato, like the cucumber, is rather difficult to do well in the fall. Dis- eases which are unknown in the spring hamper us in the fall and with the de- clining sun failure is more easy than success. The man who is purely a let- tuce grower is not likely to succeed at first trial as the tomato crop requires entirely different handling than lettuce, or in other words, what will do for let- tuce will not do with tomatoes. Most lettuce growers are too enonomical with heat even for lettuce and the same method applied to tomatoes means fail- ure. The man who is likely to succeed is he who can grow good cut roses in winter. It would pay a lettuce grower to hire a good rose grower and tell him to proceed exactly as with roses only omitting the syringing. The tomato dislikes wet foliage and all wa- ter should be applied to the roots only. The temperature requirements are also very much like rose temperatures, it anything, on the high side. Thus 58° to G0° is right for night, with the usual advance in sunlight. Not long ago a grower asked for ad- vice in regard to diseases and insects on cucumbers under glass. The reply came short and correct. If you cannot grow clean, throw them out and plant something else. This is sound advice. Both cucumbers and tomatoes can be grown clean and perfect by close at- tention to cultural detail. However, we have alwaj^s found tomatoes to re- spond remarkably to Bordeaux spray- ing and if we had any leaf trouble, we would lose no time to apply 4-4-50 Bor- deaux formula, being sure to spray lightly two or three times in close suc- cession until the foliage is evenly cov- ered and not blotched. This will spot any fruit under way, but the stains will wipe off readily with soft cloth, leaving fruit glossy and perfect. Never wash tomatoes, if avoidable, as they absorb water through the stem end, which will speedily ruin them. Toma- toes can be kept a long time if picked a little green and stored in a cool, dry. airy place. We would not be afraid to hold three weeks' picking for Christ- mas. Tomatoes for early winter should have their fruit set when dark weather comes on, and from then on the foli- age must be kept alive by good cul- tural methods and spraying if needed. Marketm.\n. San Francisco. H. Goerthain, of Redwood City, cor- dially invited all members of the Pa- cific Coast Horticultural Society to visit his nurseries Sunday, October 29. A number of members left San Fran- cisco on the early morning train, and did not return until late that night, after having experienced, socially and beneficially, a very pleasant outing. While in this vicinity, a visit was also made Frank Roach, who also operates a nursery in Redwood City. Pelicano, Rossi & Co. recently exe- cuted a very difficult design for a prominent member of the Italian col- ony wlio died in San Francisco a few days ago. It was a large panel with the Cross of the Legion of Honor de- signed thereon, and at the bottom of which were the crossed American and Italian flags, surmounting which was a large eagle. It was made of chrysan- themums, carnations and roses, and presented a most imposing piece when completed. Schwerin Bros, recently purchased a very fine pair of horses for their de- MUSHROOMS HOW TO GROW THEM BY WM. FALCONER. The Best American Book on the Subject. 170 Pages. 29 lilnstrations. Price $1.00. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. livery wagon. They are the pride and joy of Mr. Schutenhaus, the city sales- man. R. Armstrong, of Sacramento, who is a well-known grower to the trade in San Francisco, was visiting in this city for a few days. Artus. Watcn lor onr Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Lamberi'i Pum Culture Mushroun Spawi SabstitutioD of cheaper crradesit thaB easily exposed. Freib sample brick, with lUtistrated book, mafled postpaid by mannfactareri up d re- ceipt of 40ceDt8 Id postaire, Addrtii Trade Mark. American SpawnCo.,St.Panl.Mliin. Forcing Asparagus Grand Results from I have a large lot of si* -year -old Asparasus Roots for forrinij. with exoellent crowns that will give Kood results. Am now shippioe quan- tities of these roots, Remember I am the party who advertised Celery Plants last summer when no one had them WARREN SHINN, Nurseryman, Woodbury, N.J. Success In Market Gardening REVISED AND ENLARGED EDITION. A new and larger edition of this well known work on market garden- ing. It contains everything a market gardener wants to know, and in a form easily understood. It is an invaluable guide to any one in the business from the beginner to the most experienced. FRICE $1.10 AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. CABBAGE OCTOBER and NOVEMBER Early Jersey Wakefield and ^harlston Wake- field at $1 00 per lOOO: io lots of 5000, 90c per 1000; lots of 58.030, special prices. LETTUCE Five best varieties— Grand Rapids. Big Boston. Hanson. Tennis Ball and Black-seeded Simpson Sl.OOperlOOO. 5000 lots. 90c per 1000: 50.009 lots, special prices. 100,000 Tomato Plants In 2H-inch pots, in the hve best varieties: Comet, Sutton's. Al. Sutton's Winter Beauty, Sutton's Abundance. We are now booking orders for the above plants at $20.00 per 1000. Special prices on larger quantities. Our plants are grown from best seed obtain able We are large truckers ourselves, cultivat- ing 200 acres in variouscrops all the year. Fox-Hall Farm, "noS" Norfolk, Ya. Mention the American Florist wheyi writing TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERT LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER and FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) Snfi<*laHf<»K* Beans, Beets. Cabtages, Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuces, Onions, Peas, •Jl^swiU'llcs. Radishes, Spinach, Turnips. Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Carna- tions, Cinerarias, Gloxinias. Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansles, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful In the world, $5.00 per oz., or $1.50 per Vi oz., 75c per 1-16 oz., postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast ground*, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. I ALSO GROW LARGELY SEEDS ON CONTRACT, The American Florist. Pteris Wllsoni. WITTBOLD'S Plants ARE BEST Pteris Serrulata. Order Today and Bedding Plants ACHYRANTHES— Rooted Cuttings. Per 1000 Mftallica $ 6.00 V. de Bailey 10.00 Lindenii 6.00 W.arsoewiczii 6.00 ACHYRANTHES— 2-Inch. Per 100 I', dc" Kaili'V $2.60 >U'tallica 8.00 I>indenli 2.00 War.scewic'/ii 2.00 AGERATUM— 2-Inch. Per 100 Stella Giiniey $2.00 rrince.ss Pauline 2.00 COLEUS— Rooted Cuttings. Per 1000 I :oldeu Bedder $6.00 Beckwiths Gem 6.00 Verschaffeltii 6.00 COLEUS — 2-Inch. Per 100 I'lisler, red and yellow $2.00 Beckwiths Gem 2.00 (Joldeu Bedder 2.00 V.Tsi'liaffeltii 2.00 Avoid the Risk of Cold Weather Shipments Stove and Greenhouse Plants CFc**^^ BOSTONS. Asparagus Baskets, $1. $1.50 and $2 each. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $1 per doz. ; $8 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri. 3-iu.. 75c per doz.; $6 per 100: $50 per 1.000; -Jin. (500 at 1,000 rate), $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; $80 per 1,000. CROTONS. 2Vi-ln $1.00 per doz. 3-in 1.60 per doz. 4-in 26c each;$3 per doz. 7-ii)., 4 in a pot 76c-$l each Size 2-in, 6-ln. 7-in. Each Doz. $6.00 9.00 12.00 18.00 100 1,000 $3.00 $26.00 45.00 Per 100 Per 1000 $6.00 6.00 Gnaphalium. Lanatum cuttings Gnaphalium, Lanatum, 2-Inch. . .$2.00 Heliotrope, rooted cuttings Heliotrope, 2-lnch 2.00 Ivy. German 2-inch 2.00 Lantana Delicatissima, 2-incb... 2.00 Marguerites, white and yellow .uttings 6.00 Marguerites, yellow, 2-iuch 2. 00 • SALVIA— Rooted Cuttings. Per 1000 Bonflrc $6.00 Zurich 6.00 Per 100 SALVIA— 2-Inch. Bonfire $2.00 Zuii.h 2.00 Vincas. 4 Inch 16.00 KENTIA BELMORIANA. Pot High Leaves 1 2>4-in 8-in. 4 3-in 8-10-in. 4-5 4-in 12-15-in. . 4-5 5 in 18 20-in. 5-6 7-in 2S-30-in, 6-7 7-in 40-44-in. 6-7 Sin 44-45-in. 7-8 9-in 48-60-in. 7-8 9-in 50-54-in. 7-8 Cocos Weddelliana, 2-in., $1.75 per doz.; $14 per 100; 3-in.. $2.50 per doz.; $20 per 100. LATANIA BORBONICA. 2in., 1 to 2 Ivs..$3 per 100; $25 per 1,000 41n $3 per doz. ; $20 per 100 5-ln $5 per doz.; $40 per 100 PANDANUS. $0.76 s-in 1.00 9-in 1.60 Fern Baskets, each $1.00 ASST. FERNS, FOR DISHES, 2 in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Cyperus, 4-ln $1.25 per doz.; $8 per 100 DRACAENA FRAGRANS. 2%-in J1.50 per doz. 3-ln 2.00 per doz. 4-ln 3.00 per doz, o-in 6.00 per doz. DRACAENA INDIVISA. 2-In $3 oer 100; $25 per 1,000 7-in.. 2ii to 3-ft. high, $1.25 each; $15 per doz. DRACAENA MASSANGEANA. 6-in $1.26 each DRACAENA TERMINALIS. 3-ln $1.76 per d02. EUONYM0U& VARIEGATA. 214-in. (golden and silver leaf), 50c per doz. FICUS ELASTICA (Rubbers), 6-in 50c each ; $6.00 per doz. FICUS REPENS, Vines. 2iA-in 6O0 each Ivy, English, 3-in 76c per doz. Ivy, English, 4-in $1.60 per doz. Pandanus Utilis, 3-in $2 per doz. PANDANUS VEITCHII. 4-in 50o each; $5.50 per doz. 5-in 75c each; 9.00 per duz. il-in $1.00 each; 12.00 per doz. Primula Obconica, 3-in $6.00 per 100 Primula Sinensis, 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. SOLANUM ACULEATISSIMUM. 6-in., strong plants. ., ,50c each; $5 per doz. SOLANUM CAPSICUM. (Jerusalem Cherry.) ."i-in $2 per doz.; $16 per 100 6-in $3 per doz. TRADESCANTIA VARIEGATA. Wandering Jew.) 2-in 40c per doz.; $3 per 100 $0.76 '2.60 4.60 5.60 8.00 10.00 Doz. 100 $1.50 $12.00 2.00 16.00 3.60 30.00 9.00 30.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Pot 2>/i- 3-iu, 4-in, 5-in. 5-in. 0-in. High Leaves Each 4-6 4-6 5-6 5-6 6-7 $0.75 1. 00 2.60 4.60 7.00 In Pot 3-4 3-5 4-5 4-5 Doz, $1.60 2.00 3.60 6.00 9.00 12.00 3-in., per 2ii-in, 3-in, , 5-in, . 6-in. ARECA LUTESCENS. 3 plants in a pot. $2 per 100. PHOENIX $3 per doz $9 per doz -in. 20-24-ln. 30-35-in. 36-38-in. 8-in 40-42-ln. 9-in 46-50-in. MADE UP PLANTS. Pot High 7-in 24-30-ln. 9-in 50-54-in. 10-in 58-60-in. 12-in 62-70-in, PHOENIX CANARENSIS. 3C-40-ln. high $ 2.60 each 50-54-in. high 8.00 each 00-64-in. high 10.00 each PHOENIX RECLINATA. 4-ln 25c each; $3 per doz.; $20 per 100 5-in 50c each ; $5 per doz. 6-in 78c each; $9 ji. r d../. Each $2.60 8.00 10.00 16.00 doz.; $16 ROEBELENII. per tioz. ; $16.00 per 100 10-in. 10 in., $22.50 per 100 $70.00 per 100 $2.00 each $2.60 each Pteris Magni&ca. THE GEO.WITTBOLDCO EOBEBROOK, CHrCAGO. Pteris Cretica, AtboLineata. 944 The American Florist. Nov. i8. I The Nursery Trade j = \ Amerlcaa AasoclatloD of Nuraerymea 1 J. H. Dayton, Painesville, O.. President: | W.H. Wyman. North Abington. Mass.. Vice- President: John Hall. Rochester. N.Y..Sec'y. Thirty-seventh annual convention to ba h«ld at Boston. Mass.. 1912. Yalesville, Conn. — The Barnes Bros. Nursery Co. have rented sixteen acres of land upon -which to grow their young peach trees. Frank W. Power, secretary of the Oregon State Horticultural Society, will, in conjunction with his work, open a horticultural correspondence school, furnishing courses in fruits, their culture and diseases. Loveland, Colo — The Northern Col- orado Nursery Co. have had a busy fall, car load lots of plants having been shipped to New Mexico and Ari- zona. A new packing house will be erected to meet the increased demands. The twenty-sixth annual meeting of the Oregon State Horticultural Society was held at Portland, Ore., November 15-17. Valuable papers on the cultiva- tion of fruits and their marketing and on trees and planting were read and discussed. Victoria, B. C. — The British Colum- bia Nurserymen's Association was formed at a gathering of nurserymen in this city and the following officers elected : Richard Layritz, Victoria, president; C. A. S. Atwood, Grand Forks, vice-president; Richard Mc- Comb, Aldergrove, secretary and treas- urer; V. Crawley Ricardo, Vernon; Charles L. Trotter, Vancouver, and the officers ex-officio, executive committee. Late Highly Colored Shrubs. A few shrubs are still brilliant In their autumn dress and the leaves of others are only beginning to turn. The most important of these last is Vibur- num Canbyi, a native of eastern Penn- sylvania and of Delaware, states the Bulletin of Popular Information. This is the last of the viburnums to flower; and its bright blue fruits do not ripen until October. Plants of this handsome shrub in the Arnold Arboretum are now fully ten feet high and from ten to twelve feet in diameter. The large leaves are only just beginning to turn from dark green to the color of old leather and will be in good condition for two or three weeks longer. The leaves of two currants are just turning scarlet. These are Ribes curva- tum and the Chinese form of Ribes fas- ciculatum. Ribes curvatum is a little known plant found a few years ago in the neighborhood of Stone Mountain In central Georgia. It has white flowers gracefully drooping on long stems, and in cultivation has proved to be one of the most attractive in the large collec- tion of these plants in the Arboretum. ■Ehe beauty of the Chinese currant at this season is increased by the bright red fruits which are still on the branches. This handsome currant is the only one of its genus in the col- lection with fruit which ripens in the autumn. A few other shrubs are still worthy of jnotice for their autumn coloring. The most conspicuous among these now perhaps Is Cornus sanguinea, with leaves the color of old Spanish leather. This is a large shrub from Europe which has been able to adapt itself perfectly to our climate where it flow- ers freely and produces large quantities of dark-colored fruit which, however, has now disappeared. Other shrubs with still highly col- ored foliage are the Japanese Vibur- num tomentosum with leaves of dark reddish brown, and Lyonia or Andro- meda ligustrina, with bright scarlet leaves. WashlDgton. SUDDEN CHANGE IN WEATHER. Although the weather bureau of the U. S. Department of Agriculture is often subject to the slings and arrows of adverse fortune, it is not more than half bad and we rise to pay it a trib- ute. It has made one good guess. No- vember 12 the bureau predicted colder weather and it got cold that same day. A drop in the temperature of 45 de- grees in fifteen hours is going some and that is what this city experienced between the evening of November 12 and the morning of November 13, or from 67 degrees down to 22 degrees. Just what effect this cold snap will have on the visible supply of flowers cannot now be foretold, it depending largely on its duration. The business of the past week was very fair and a number of weddings are on the pro- gramme for this week, all of which will call for good decorations. Congress will meet in a few weeks and as Washing- ton lives on congress when it is in ses- sion and on the hope of the next con- gress after this one has adjourned, it is reasonable to presume that the florists will soon be very busy. The coming session will be marked by more political activity than lawmaking and it may be presumed that social entertain- ments will be prominent features. "Feed the brute" was the advice given a young wife by an older one, relative to managing a husband, and following that line it may be presumed that din- ners and luncheons will be popular among the politicians this winter and they will all call for flowers. The great party in power is rent in twain and must do something to try and regain its lost prestige. The other party, after a long season of sackcloth and ashes, is now in sight of the loaves and fishes, and there may be slight hopes of its reaching them. All this leads to the belief that the florists stand a chance of reaping some benefit even if the country at large does not. CLUB MEETING. The regular monthly meeting of the club was held in Gude's hall on the night of November 7. The question of another meeting place was discussed and it was decided to remain in the present location. Several new mem- bers were admitted. After the meet- ing W. F. Gude invited the members to his famous table de bote, located in the basement of his store, where a good lunch was served. NOTES. The Gude Bros. Co. has for the past two weeks been showing a great and varied stock of chrysanthemums and thousands of people have visited their store. Theodore Dietrich of Congress Heights has been sending in a notably fine stock of chrysanthemums. His sweet peas and violets are also good. The new store of J. H. Small & Son at Fifteenth and H streets is rapidly nearing completion. W. R. Smith is still In Providence hospital, but reported as improving. Mrs. Arthur Ward is at Asheville, N. C. for the benefit of her health. A. P. F. ROSA RIGOSA The Tme Japan Rose. 75,000 one-year Seedlings, for liningout, 6-8 and 8-10 inches, 25,000 Clematis PaniCUlata, 2 years old, field-grown. Write for prices. Rhode Island Nurseries, Newport, R. I. California Privet Fine etcck of well srown. nell rooted and well graded 2-year plants: first-class in every respect: Per too 1000 12 to 15 in., lifht branched $100 $7.00 15 to 20 in,, 3 or more branches 1.50 10.00 20 to 30 in.. 4 oi more branches 2 00 15.00 2H to 3 ft., strong. 6or more branches 3.00 25 00 3 to 4 ft., extra heavy, 8 or more branches 4.00 30.00 Write for special prices on carload and large orders. CHAS. BLACK, Highistown. H. J Chas. X., Mme. Legraye, Mme. Cas. Perier, etc., two-year pot cnltnre. Hortensias in latest varieties. Ch. Schuck, Worms, Germany. Jacs Smifs & Co., ""A^SS' Azaleas, (hardy), Berried Plants, Bleedini Hearts, Blue Spruces, Boxwood, Clematis, Climb, ine Plants, Conifers, Evergreens, Funkias la sorts. Hydrangea P. O., Japan Maples, Peoniaa, Pot-grown Plants, (Lilacs a specialtjr), Rbod*. denrons, Roses, Spireas, Valleys. Price List Free on Denund. Arbor Vitae (Thnya OcddentalU.) A splendid stock of 3 to 4 ft. and 4 to 5 ft. trees, Write for descriptions and pricti. The Wm. H. Moon Co., MORRISVnXB. PA. LARGE TREES OAKS and MAPLfS Plnea and Hemlock* ANDORRA NURSERIHSa Wm. Warner Harper. Prop. Cheatnnt Hill, PHILA., PA. For Fall Planting Liliam Tenuifolium, Hansoni, Davnri- cnm, Henryj, Elegans and Wallacel; Daphne Cneormn, Delphinium For- mosum, Syringa Japonica, German and Japan Iris. Fall list issued in August. E. S. MILLER, Wading RIver.N. Y Fruit Trees^Pif/A'.o^.r"- Fine Trees. Prices reasonable. MITCHELL'S NURSERY, Beverly, Ohio Flower Colors Use our COLOR CHART in descriMog ttaea, PRICE. SI. 00 POSTPAID. American Florist Co., 440 S. DaarborDSt., CHICAGO igii. The American Florist. 945 Order Vaughan's Palms To=Day Don't Put If Off Any Longer. Our Stock is Healthy and of Good Value. Areca Lutescens. Bach Dozen <-Id. pots, 3 plants each, 1518 In. high 35 3.00 Kentia Belmoreana. size Pot 6-lnch 7 " 7 " 8 •' 9 " 10 " 10 •' Leaves ...5-6 ...6-7. ...6-7. ...6-7. ...6-7. ...6-7. ...6-7. Height Bach 18 -Inch % 0.7B ...28-30 ..30-32 ..36-38 ..42-46 ..48-50 ..52-54 2.50 3.00 4,00 6,00 8.00 12.00 Dozen % 9.00 Kentia Forsteriana. size Pot 4-lnch 5 " 5 '• 6 " 6 •• 8 8 8 9 10 Blie 8-lnch 8"' ■ 8 " 9 " Tub. Leaves ... 5 ...5-6 ...5-6 ...5-6 ...5-6 ...6-7 ...6-7 ...6-7 ...6-7 ...6-7 Height Each 15 -inch $ 0.50 ...20-24 ...24-28 ...30-32 ...34-36 ...40-44 ...44-48 ...52-55 ... 60 .76 1.00 1.50 2.00 4.00 6.00 6.00 8.00 10.00 Dozen % 5.00 8.00 11.00 17.00 Per 100 f40.00 Kentia Forsteriana, Made-Up. No. of Plants HelKbt Bach 3-4 34-38-lnch $ 4.00 3-4 40-42 " 6.00 3-4 44-48 " 6,00 3-4 52-56 " 8.0O Plioenix Canadensis. Size Pot Height 8-lnch .TO-SB-inch. 8 " Tub 40 45 " . Bach ..$3.00 .. 4.00 Phoenix Reclinata. Phoenix Roebeleni. 6-lncb Each Dozen .24-26-lnch $0.75 f 8.00 Size Pot 4-iDch . . . . 5-inch . . . . Size Pot 6-inch 7-inch 8-inch 9-inch Tub Height 16 to 18-lnch 20 to 22-inch 22 to 24-inch 24 to 26-lnch Spread 20 to 22-inch. 22 to 24-lnch. 24 to 28-inch. 30 to 32-inch. Rach .fO.60 . 1.26 Each .$2,00 . 2.50 . 4,00 . 6.00 Doien $ 6.00 14.00 Dozen $22.00 CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Greenhouses. Trial Grounds and Nurseries: Western Springs, 111. NEW YORK Qiilolx: A-Otlorx ! To move this seasooable&tock quickly, we are oSering it until sold at prices that will either sell it er show us that do one is in need oi this stock. FERNS Amerpoblii.Barrowsli Scottii Elegantissima Boston Jacksoni Sword and Whitmaniirom4-in, pots $15 00 per 100 Same varieties in 24-in, pots$4.00per 100. Rex Begonias, assorted varieties Sin. $5,00 per ion California Privet, 3 to 5 ft specimens 10c: 2 to 3 ft. 5c: 18 to 24 in. 3c. Clematis Paniculata, Enormous 3 yr.old clumps 12c. Althaea. White, .? to 4 ft., 6c; Blanche. 3 to 4 (t, 6c. VibornumPlicatum, Specimen plants, 4 to 6 ft. I5c: 12 to ISin.. 7c; S to 10 in. 5c. The Dingee & Conird Co., West Grove, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing 4 FEW GOOD THINGS YOl WANT. Geranlnms, Nutt, Buchner. Ricard, Perkins, Poitevine, 2-in, $2,00 per 100. Boston Ferns, S in. 25c each. Whltmani Ferns, 4 in.. 25c, Dracaena Ind., 3 in., $5,00; 4-in,, $10.00: 5-ln, $25.00 per 100, Vtnca Var., 2in., 2c. Asparagas Sprengen, 2-in,, $2,50 per 100. Atparagns Plnmosus, 2 in.. $3 00 per 100. Cash with order GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA For Easter and Decoration Day Six-ioch, pot-grown, well branched and set with flower buds. Otaksa, with 5 atid 6 branches $20.00 per 100: 4 branches $15.00 per 100 Souvenir de Claire, fine pink (same color as Gloire de Lorraine Begonia), 7 to 10 branches 25.00 per 100 AZALEAS TULIPS 10 to 12 inch crowns $5.00 per doz. 12 to 14 inch crowns 6.00 per doz. La Relne, highest forcing quality $6.00 per 1000 SEND FOR SURPLUS LIST OF BULBS Contains some very special, low, clean-up prices, JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY Wholesale Florists and Nurserymen, NEWARK, Wayne County, NEW YORK STATE Tell Them Where You Saw the Advertisament 946 The American Florist. Nov. i8, \mmmm \mmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmwm CHRY$ANTH[MIM$ Novelties For 1912 White Gloria, a white sport from Gloria. Pink Gem, an incurve, pink. Aesthetic, beautiful primrose, incurved. Artistic Queen, loosely incurved, exhi- bition pink. Christy Mathewson, large exhibition white. Nontero, commercial white incurved. Smith's Sensation, light pink exhibi- tion, incurved. White Perfection, incurved white, commercial section. Clea, single, light pink. Descriptions and Prices on Application. Elmer D. Smitli £ Co,, Adrian, Mich, S5SFS!3M^^I ^IS^^iS^P^^PSS Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners. Florists and Home-makers, taueht by Prof. Craie and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recoenize the erowinsr importance of a Icnowl- edsre of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up-to-date methods and practice are in demand for the best positions. A knovfledgeol Landscape Gardenincia Indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-paKe Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dept. A. F.. Springfield, Mass. PROF. CRAIG. VERBENAS! Verbenas! Verbenas!! Ivarge variety of 2'4-inch stock now ready for shipping. Fine for use in the South. J.LDILLON, Bloofnsburg,Pa. The Best White Rose Ever Offered WE SHALL DISSEMINATE Double White Killarney We Are Now Booking Orders for March Delivery. See it in St. Louis, Milwaukee, or at the Chicago Florists' Club meeting in November. See it growing at The Budlong Rose Co., in Auburn, R. I., or with ns at Cromwell. Order now to be sure of early delivery. S. N. PIFRSON, Inc., CromweiS Conn. B. & A. SPECIALTIES Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Autumn Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. WE are only a few minutes from New Vork City: Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. BOBBINK& ATKINS Nurserymen and Florists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. The Early Advertisement Gets There ign. The American Florist. 947 Dreer Special Araucaria Values ■ '1 \ "^J^ \1«»~ ^p^. ''^^^■HP^ 1^ ii^*^ '^^^^^iiL* J. r^'^ ys:!^^^vJK^g0|BBniiHyaK' ^^BflHl&pi^dtfMviMii ' ''liii ^^ *■ E -^■i.JE g|M i ' • ■'^^SIIflM^ inilMP'^' L.—iM^flBbilSHsi'"' Rl ^^^^H p^r- If still 4 in. 5 in, 5 in. 6 in. 6 in. Tin. you have not yet secured your supplies for the holidays, we can serve with stock of exceptional values in all sizes and varieties. Araucaria Excelsa pots pots, pots pots pots, pots, .$ .30 .40 .60 6 ins. high, 2 to 3 tiers 10 to 12 ins. high, 3 tiers 14 to 16 ins. high, 3 to 4 tiers 16 to IS ins. high, 4 tiers 75 15 to JO ins. high, 4 tiers 1.00 20 to IM ins. high. 4 to 6 tiers l."J6 Araucaria Excelsa Glauca each each each each each each o in 6 in 7 in 6 in, 6 in 11 in. 7 in. 6 in. i; in. T) in. pots, 10 to iL' ins. high, pots, 1.! to 16 ins. high, pots, 16 to 18 ins. high, 3 tiers $ .75 each 3 tiers 1.00 each 4 tiers 1.60 each Araucaria Excelsa Robusta Compacta to 3 tiers $ .76 :'.tiers 1.00 to 4 tiers 1.25 4 tiers 1.60 pots, 10 to 12 ins. high, pots, iL' to 14 ins. high, pots, 14 to 16 ins. high, pots, 16 to 18 ins. high, Araucaria Excelsa Plumosa A splendid variety, almost as compact as Robusta Compacta and of a richer, deeper color. pots, 10 to 12 ins. high, 3 tiers $ .66 pots, 12 to 14 ins. high, :! tiers 76 pots, 16 to 18 ins. high, 4 tiers 1.00 The Above Prices are Intended for the Trade Only each each each each each each each Consult Our Special Offer of October 12th for anything else that you require in the Decorative Line. -V copy vpill be mailed to you for the asking if yon have not received one. Peonies, Hardy Perennial Phloxes and Japanese and German Iris are the leading and most important Hardy Peren- nial Plants. We handle these in immense quantities and shall be pleased to send you special price lists of same if interested, HENKY A. DfiEEfi, 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. ANNOUNCEMENT. New Rose Sunburst Color, orange and gold, very intense. Bud incredibly long— pointed and plump— open- ing into a Bi^ Rose. Stems always stiS and long. A great keeper. In a ClaSS by itself. Raised by M. Pernet-Ducher from whom we bought the American rights. In order that Eastern growers might see the variety under culture, we made arrangements with Mr. Charles H. Totty, of Madison, N. J., to grow part of our stock. It will be disseminated in America on March 1, by C. H. Totty and The E. G- Hill Co., and on the same date in Europe by M. Pernet-Ducher. PRICE— $30.00 per 100; $250.00 per 1000, for own root. $5.00 per 100 additional for grafts. The rose has already made a splendid record both in this country and abroad. On our own place, in addition to all its other good points, it has made fine quality, blooming plants in less time than any variety that we have ever planted in the bench. TheE.G.HILL CO..Richnionil.lnd. » 948 The American Florist. Nov. i8^ CARNATION PLANTS Direct from the Grower. Per 1000 Lavvson Enchantress 4c each 35 00 Sangamo 4c each 35 00 Alvina 4c each 35 00 MayDay 4c each 35 00 Winsor 4c each 35 00 Victoria 4ceach 35 00 Boston Market 4c each 35 00 We never shipped a nicer lot of plants than we are now oiferint;. Lars'e. bushy plants with many shoots. At the above price it would pay you to buy this stock to plant in your houses after the early 'mums are eone. Every plant Eoaranteed or you can return them- Cash with " HOWARD P. KLEINHANS, 66 Centre Square, E ASTON, PA. liention the American Florist when viritinf S"'^ Boston Ferns for growing on. we have 15.000 of them 4 inch $15.00 per 100 Sinch 25 no per 100 6inch 40.00 per 100 Asparagus Plumosus, 2 inch $2.50 per 100 Cash, please. THE REESER PLANT COMPANY ^"'"pirnt'sren"'"'' SPRINGFIELD. OHIO Mention the American Florist when writing J. D. Thompson Carnation Co. Carnation Specialists JOLIET, ILL. JOHN scon, I Mention the American Florist when writing PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants Ratland Rd. a E.46tb St. I BROOKLYN. N.Y. Mention the American Florist when writine STOCK 'MUMS at $5.00 per 100, in the followiog varieties: Golden Glow. Paci5c Supreme. V. Poehlmann. Gloria. R. Halliday. Ivory. Pinli Ivory. Adelia, White Cloud. Mrs. Jpirome Jones. Yellow Jones. Alice Byron Mrs H, Robinson Golden Wed- ding. Major BonnnSon White Bonnaflon W. H. Chadwick Dr. Ensuehard. Jeanne Nonin. Tim Eaton. Yellow PlatoD. FISCHER h BURKLAHD, 'f^AJiSXV: Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada Price $3.00 Postpaid. American Florist Co., 440 S.Dearborn St., CHICAGO. PREPARE EOR THE HOLIDAYS t®" Second Consignment— 75 cases of Holiday Azaleas for Christmas, Kentlas, Palms, Latania Borbonlca, and, to make the importation complete, a Ttiird Con- signment of our well known specialty, the Araucarias, Robusta Compacta, Excelsa Glauca and Excelsa, have just arrived, per steamer Menominee, on Oct. 'Jlird, from Antwerp, Belgium. Now, with or in connection with our already immense stock ol Holiday Plants, the so well known firm of Godfrey Aschmann will take first rank in importing, growing and shipping of Holiday Plants, CHEAP, GOOD AND RELIABLE. Therefore, don't be deceived. Be on the look out. Save money. Buy only from the man who is well known to be in the position to give you both bargains and good stock besides. Araucaria Excelsa Our Spicialty. Warning — Don't bedecelved. Now.aswellas for the last twenty-five years, we hold the ground as leaders in importing, srrowin? and shippins of our specialty, the Araucarias. Por decorative ■ purposes, in connection with palms, they will make a fine display. Araucaria Excelsa, raised from top cut- tings. 6-7 inch pots. 4 to5 years old 5. 6 and 7 tiers 25. 28. 30. 35, 40-in. in height. . $1.00 SI, 25. $1.50. $2.00 to $2.50 each Araucaria Excelsa Glauca and Robusta compacta, 6-7 in. pots, fine bushy plants $1 CD. $1.25. $1.50. $2.00 each Araucaria Excelsa, out of 5. 5H. and 6 in. pots, 2 to 3 years 0^,3. 4 and 5 tiers. 14. 16. 18. 20 to 30 inches high.. . 50c. 75c andSl.OOeach To make room for Azaleas. Palms, etc.. just arrived from Belfiium. ^^~ Just look! We can sell you an Araucaria ExceUa. SH-in.pots. 3 to 4 tiers 12. 14 to 16 in. high at only 30c to 35c. Be quick about it. Kentla Belmoreana, 4 year old. 30 to 35 inches high, $1.00 $1.55 and $1.50. Kentla Forsterlans, 4 year old. 30 to 35 inches high. $1.00. $1.25and$l.. 50. Kentla Forsteriana, 4 year old. 24 to 26 inches high. ,S!c to 75c. Kentla Belmoreana, 4 year old. combination or made up of 3 plants, 26 to 28 inches high. 75c. $1.00. «1.25and $1.50. Kentla Belmoreana, combination or made up o 3 plants. 3 year old 24 to 26 inches high. 75c to $1.00 Kentla Belmoreana, 4 year old. single, 26. 28 to 31i™che. high. 75c. $1.00 and $1.25. Kentla Belmoreana, 3 yeais old.SVi to Shin. pots. 20 in. higD and up. single plants. 50c to 60c. Cocos Weddellana Palms, made up of 3 plants 4 to Sin. pots. 30c and 40c; 3-in., ISc, 18t and 20c; 4-in. 2fc, Cycas Revoluta or Sago Palm, the genuine large and long-leaved variety, imported direct from Japan 6 7 in. pots. 5 to 15 'eaves to a plant 12e per leaf. Areca Lutescens,4 in. pots made up. I8to20in. high 20c to 25c: Sin. 20 to 25 in. high. 30c to 35c. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2^2 in. .$3.00 pel 100: $25.00 oer 1000; 3-in., $5.00 per 100: 4 in., $10.00 per 100. Solanimi or Jerusalem Cherries, 6 in., full of rioe berries. 25c. 35c and 50c. Ficus Elastica (Rubbers) bV,lo SH in. pots, very tine stock. Z5c: 5V? to 6 in. pots 25 to 28 in high. 35c, 40c and 50c: 7 in. pots. 30 in. high and up. 75c to $1.00. Cineraria HybridaGrandiflora, Aschmann 'swell- known stra n. 2V4-io. pots. $3.00 per 100: 3 in. Dots. $6 00 per 100: 4 in.. 10c, Primula Obconlca Grandiflora, assorted colors in bloom, medium large 4-in.. 15c; 5H-in..2Sc: bushy. Polnsettlas, 3 in.. 15c; Iarge4in.. ready to shift into Sin 25c: 5H to 6 in., single or branched. 35c 40c to .SOc, Cyclamen Grandiflora, 4 in.. 25c: SVi in.. 3Sc. primula Chinensls, John F. Rupp's so well known strain, assorted colors. 4fn.. 10c. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. This isaootherfireat sp€cialty of ours. We have grown them very exteosivtly for the past ten yearp. Our special treat meet makes the Howe rs very briRht. We have the bright red and the pink Lonsdale. Have a houseful. Now ready. in bloom for Thanksfiivinp Day and Christmas. 6 in. pots. SOc. 60c 7.c to $1.00: 3 in. pots. 12c xo%\ 00. Begonias New Improved Erfordi, Aschmann's Beauty, the finest Christmas and winterbloom ingr Bee 00 in in ex J a tec ce. Their beautiful pink and bright red large flowers are a puzzle to any- one who sees them in bloom: in flower now and all the winter ihrnugh: larse 4 in. pr ts. 20c; large 51^ -in. pots. 35c. Bear ia mind this is an immpnse b'oomer which has no equal. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati, 5^2 1 o 6 1 n . pot a . 75c . ..s^2H| ^^3 *- ^™^/^ '^^ ^1 \ "1 i^ Another specialty cl curs are now in. Azalea Indica. New stock. They are all in fine coiHiition. full of buds. Now is the time to start for Christmas forcing. We have for Christmas the so well adapted standard varieties — Deutsche Perle double whiite: Simon Mardner and Mme. Petrick double pink; Ver- vseneana, double rose variegated Price: SOc, 60c 7Sc $1.C0 $125. $1.50 to $2.00 Easter Vari- eties—Schryveriana Vervaneana Simon Mard- ner, 50c. 75c. $1,C0. $1.25 $1,50 to $2 00; Mme. Van der Cruyssen Niobe. Empie4s of India. Apollo. Prof. Wolters. and others, in bud. Just Arrived with the Azaleas. .\ fine consignment of Latania Borbonica, in first classcondiiioo. peifect foliage, largestock, 8 good leaves, height given in consular invoice at ,i5to 40 in., tit for 7 lo Sin pots. $1.00 to$l.50. Combination Latania Soibonlca (3 plants) in a 6-in. pot. which (.ives them a fine appearance, busby about 13 to 14 leaves to a pot, 6 in. pots. 75c to $1 00 Adiantum Hybridum, large 4-in.. ISc: medinm size 4 in.. 10c. Three Houses in Ferns Pot, Not Bench Grown. Nepb.Scottli, Scholzell and Wtlitmanl. 4 in. pots. 15c to 20c: oVj lo 6-in. pots. 25c 35c. 40c and SOc; 7-in.,7.Sc to$1.00. Boston Ferns, S''! in.. 35c to 40c: 6-in. .50c; 7-1b,. 75c to $1.00: as large as a bushed basket. Neph. Cordate Compacta, 4 in.. lOc Ferns for Dishes, a good assortment, 2H'in. pots $5.(10 per llO lirce plants. neris vvilsoni Ferns, 6 in. pans. 3 plants ii a pan 2Sc to 35c per pan: very bushy. Fern Bolls, imported direct from Japan, already started. 50c. What Mr. F. J. Mlchell, of the Well Known Soed House. Henry F. Mlchell Com- pany. Phlladelphls. Said: ■Oct. 28. 1911. "Have just visited the greenhouses of Godfrey .\schmann. and must say it was indeed a great surprise to me. I have never seen a better lot of .Araucarias .Azaleas. Ferns and other plants io all sizes and prices as are at Mr Aschmann's." 25 at 100 rates. Cash with order, please. All plants must travel at purchaser's risk. GODFREY ASCHMIANN Wholesale Grower and Importer ol Potted Plants. 1012 W, Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. igii. The American Florist. 949 Heacock's Palms and Terns Home Grown. Strong and Well Established. Order at once, while you can have them Shipped by freight. While our sales have been much heavier than ever before, we are still strong on sizes quoted: Kenlia Belmoreana Pot Leaves 2!/2-in. 4 3 -in. 5 6 -in. 6 to 7 6 -in. 6 to 7 Cedar tub Leaves 7 7 9 9 9 -in. 6 to 7 -in. 6 to 7 -in. 6 to 7 -in. 6 to 7 -in. 6 to 7 In. high 8 to 10.. 12.. 18.. 24.. In. high 34 to 36.. 36 to 38.. 40 to 46.. 42 to 48.. 48 to 54.. Each Doz. $ 1 60 2 00 .S0.60 6 00 . 1.00 12 00 Each Doz. .$2 50 $30 00 . 3 00 36 00 . 4 00 48 00 . 5 00 . 6 00 Cocos Weddelliana Pot In. high 100 2V4-in. 8 to 10 $10 00 aH-in. 10 to 12 15 00 Kentia Forsteriana Pot Leaves In. high Each Doz. 6-in. 5 to 6 28 to 30 $1 00 $12 00 6-in. 28 to 30 34 to 36 1 50 18 00 Kentia Forsteriana Cedar tub Plants 7-in. 4 7-in. 4 9-in. 4 9-in. 4 Made Up In. high 36 36 to 40 40 to 42 42 to 48 Each Doz. $2 60 $30 00 300 36 00 4 00 48 00 5 00 60 00 Cibotium Schiedei Cedar tub. Spread Each 9-in. 4 to 5 feet $4 00 to $5 00 9 in, 5 to 6 feet 6 00 Areca Lutescens Pot 7-in. Plants in pot 3 8-in. 3 Cfdar Tub Plants in tub 9-in. Several 9-in. high 36.. 42.. In. high Each .$2 00 . 3 00 In, high Each 48 to 54 $5 00 5-ft 7 60 Phoenix Roebelenl Pot Each 5-in. Nicely characterized $1 00 6-in. 18 to 20-in. spread 1 60 Cedar tub High Spread Each 7-in. 18-in. 24-in $2 00 JOSEPH HEACOCK CO. Wyncote, Pa. Railway station, Jenicintown Ferns for Dishes Per 100 Per 1000 2M-in $3.50 $30.00 Asparagus PInmosus, 2^-iDch $3 50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. 3-in. $6.00 per 100. - Primroses, Obconica, best large flowerinE strain, strode 2V2 inch pot plants. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. ■inn at 1000 rates. Cash with order Rubber Plants, 6 in pot. 20-24in. high, 50c each. ArsDcaria Excelsa. 5 in. pot. 50c to 75c each; 6-in. pot. $1.00 to $1.25 each. FRANK GECHSLIN, I 4911 QulncvSt.. CHICAGO SMITH'S ADVANCE CHRYSANTHEMUM stock plants 26c each. Golden Glow, stock plants 10c each. ELI CROSS, 16 Monroe Street GRAND -RAPIDS. MICH. SPECIALTIES. Koses, from 3-1d pott. Cbrysantlieraams Carnations (or fall deliverT. Smilax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Price! low. Send far list. Wood Brothers, l^^^k. The Trade Directory Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada. Price: $3.00. postpaid. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Seasonable Stock Christmas Peppers, 4-inch pots, fine, $10,00 per 100. Primula Obconica, G i k a n t e a (Arendsi), $:?.00 per 100. Fern Dish Ferns, heavy, 214-in. pot plants %'.'> per 100; $25 per 1000. Asparagus Plumosus, 214-in. $3.C0 per 100; $'_'5.00per 1000; Asparagus Sprengeri. 2-in. pots, $2 00 per 100; 4-in. pots, heavy, |10 per 100. Boston Ferns, 5-in. pots, $26.00 per 100; 6-in. cots. $40.00 per 100. Hydrangea Otaksa, fine pot grown stock, 4-in., 2 and 3 shoots, $20 per 100; 6-in. pots, $.36 per 100. Hydrangea Otal(Sa, extra speci- mens, for large tubs, 12 to 16 shoots, $1.00 each. Field grown. Genista Racemosa, (i-in. pot plants $26 per 100. Gladiolus, Blushing Bride and The Bride, 60c per 100; $6.00 per 1000. Tulips, Single superfine mixture, 7O0 per 100; $6.00 per 1000. Tulips, single, named colors, red, white, rose and yellow, 80c per 100; $7. 00 pet 1000. Tulips, single, Darwin special mix- ture, 90c per 100; $8.00 per lOuO. Tulips, single, Gesneriana, Mac- rophila (scarlet) 80c per per 100; $7.60 per 1000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0. LEEDLE SPRINGFIELD 2Vi-in. ROSES 4-ln- Shipping — Boolcing — Growing. Robert Craig Co... HIGH CLASS PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Stt., Philadelphia, Pa For RELIABLE STOCK From REUABLE DEALERS Keep Tab on Advts. in THE FLORIST 950 The American Florist, Nov. i8. Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The.... 960 Allen JK 933 American Spawn Co.942 AmlingECCo 929 Anderson S A 935 Andersen Specialty Co 950 Andorra Nurseries . 944 AngermuellerGeo H931 AphineMfKCo 939 Aschmann Godfrey.. 948 Atlanta Floral Co... 935 Austin H 934 Badgley Reidel & Meyer. Inc 933 Baerjuilus.. ....936 Barrows H H & Son. 941 Bassett &Washburn 919 Baur J A Pottery Colli Bayersdorfer H 9j7 Beaven E A 934 BerningH G....---9!0 Berterroann Bros Co937 Black Chas 944 Bobbink&Atkin8...946 Boddington AT 11 BodeerJiK)& SonsCo940 Boland J B Co 936 BolgianoJ&Sons. ...93') Bowe M A 936 Braslan Seed Gro Co9.=S Breitmeyer's J Sons. 937 Brown A J Seed Co.93S BrunsH N II Bucbbinder Bros 957 BuckbeeH W 936 Budl5ng J A 925 Burnett Bros II Burpee W A &Co... II Caldwell the Woods- man Co 934 Camp Conduit Co. ..956 Canger & Gormley. 955 Carter Geo M 934 Chattahochee Flo Co934 Chi Cam Co I Chicago Flower Growers Ass'n 924 Chi House WreckCo95S Clark The E BCo.. 95') Clarke's Sons David .'J3t) Cleveland CutFloCo937 Cooke GeoH ')36 Cotsonas Geo & Co. .934 CoweeW J 957 Craig Robt Co 949 CritchellCE 931 Cross Eli 949 Crump Frank F 936 Cunningham ]osH..94l Daniels & Fisher.... 937 DardsChas 935 Deamud] B Co 922 Dennaiffe & Son 938 DesplainesFlo. Co.. 941 Detroit Flower Pot. .Ill DIetsch A &Co IV DillerCask'y& Keen969 Dillon J L 946 Dingee & Conard Co945 Dorner F&SonsCo941 DreerHA..III 947 935 DunlopJohnH 937 Edwards Fold'g Boj960 Elliott WH 930 Emmans Geo M 945 EubankTJ 934 KyresHG. 937 Fischer & Burkland 948 Fish Henry Seed Co 9(0 Florists' Hail Assn. .956 Florists Tel. Delvy.. 935 Foley Mfg Co IV FordM C 933 Fox Hall Farm 942 Freeman Mrs IB ....937 Freeman-Lewis 935 Froment H E 933 PottlerFiske Rawson Co II Galvin Thos F 937 Garden City SandCoIl- GarlandGeoM Co.. 938 Gasser] M Co 936 GenyBros 936 Glblin & Co 960 Godfrey W ] & Son. .939 Good & Reese Co .. . I Gorham & Chapline.957 Grand RapidsFlo Co936 Graves Nathan R.. 957 Greater New York Florists' Ass'n. .. 933 Growers Cut Flower Co 932 GudeBros 93? Guother Bros 933 Heacock Jos Co 9»? Haberniann Ciias,...935 Heinl John & Son...9'6 Henderson A & Co 939 Herr Albert M... 940 941 Herrmann A 956 Hess & Swoboda... 937 Hews AH& Co Ill HllfingerBros Ill Hippard E 9^7 Hitchings&Co 957 Hill TheE G Co...;947 .Hocrber Bros 926 HoBman Flo Artist.. 936 HotfmeisterFlo.Co.931 Holm & Olson 935 Holton&Hunkel Co9l8 Home Cor School. ..946 Hooker H M Co 959 Hrudka L Pottery Co Ill Hunt E H 929 Hurff Edgar T 910 IgoeBros 950 Illinois Pipe Mfg Co 958 Isbell S M& Co ....940 Jackson & Perkins. .945 Jacobs S & Sons 959 Johnson W W&Son II JODCJ Percy 929 Kasting WF Co. ...931 Keller Geo & Sons.. Ill Keller J B & Sons. ..936 Kellogg Geo M 936 Kelway&Son 939 Kcnnicott Bros 929 Ky Tob Prod Co.... 950 Kervan Co The 933 Kessler Bros 933 KiftRobt 936 KimberlinSeed Co. .939 King Construct'n .. 939 KleinhansP Howard94S Kohr AF Ill Kramer I N & Son. .Ill Kroescbell Bros Co.. 959 Kruchten John 929 Kuebler Wm 9'3 Kuehn C A 930 KuhlGeo A 941 Kyle &Foerster 92'» Lager & Hurrell I Lakeview Rose 1 Gardens 927 Lange A 935 LandrethSeedCo....940 Leedle Floral Co.... 949 Lehman Bros ..955 Lichtenberger J ... 950 Lords Burnham Co.955 McCallumCo 934 McConnell Alex 937 McCullough'sJ M Sons Co 930 McFarland Ira 930 McHutchison&Co.. II McKellar Chas. W.. 929 McKenna P& Son. .937 Malandre Bros 935 Mastin JG & Co... 959 Mathews Carrier Gravity Co 956 Matthews Florist.... 936 May & Co LL 936 Mette Henry 942 Michigan Cut FloEx934 Millang.Chas 933 MIllerES 944 Mitchell W.T & Son944 Moltz A &Co 933 Monlnger J C Co . . 960 Moon The Wm HCo944 Moore Hentz &NaBh933 Morehead Mfg Co... 956 MorseCC&Co.... 938 MtGilead Pottery Colli Munk Floral Co 931 Murray Samuel. ... 937 Myers Florist 936 Nat Flo B of Trade.. 957 NY Cut Flower Ex.933 Nicotine Mfg Co 958 Niessen Leo Co 931 Northern Mich Evgn Nursery 934 Oechslin Frank 940 Olsen Chr 939 Palethorpe PR Co.. 958 Palmer W J & Sons. 937 Park Floral Co ..936 PeacockDahlia Fmi-931 Pedrick Geo & Son. 940 Perfection Chem Co. 9.58 Penn the Florist. 436 Pennock-Meehan Co')33 Peters & Reed Pot'ylll Peterson J A 1 Pierce FO Co 960 Pierson A N 946 PiersonFRCo I Pieters & Wheeler SeedCo 9.'S Pillsbury I L 950 Pittsburg Cut Flo Cc931 Podesta & Baldocch9i6 Poehlmann Bros Co 920 PoUworth C C Co . 935 937 940 958 Power Wm & Co... 939 Pulv'iz'dManure Co 957 Quaker City Machine Works 957 Randall A L Co... 929 Ready Reference.. ..951 Randolphs Mc Clements 955 Reed& Keller 956 ReeserPIantCo.... 948 Regan Ptg House, ...957 ReimecsM D 93i ReinbergGeo 925 Reinberg Peter 923 Rhode Island Nurs..944 Rice Bros 930 Robinson J C SeedCo94n Rock W L Co 935 Rohnert Waldo 940 RuschG &Co 927 RoutzahnSeed Co.. .940 SaakesOC 937 SaltfordFlow'r Shop 936 Sawyer. Albert A... 957 Schillo Adam . ... 960 Schlatter Wm.&Son 956 Schmidt J C 941 Schuck Chas 944 Schulz Jacob 9 6 Scott John 948 Seed Trade Report- ing Bureau .. ..939 Seattle Cut Flo Ex. .931 Shaffer Geo C 937 Sharp Partridge &CoIV Sheridan WF 933 Shinn Warren 942 Siebrecht& Seibrechl933 Situations & Wants. 917 Skidelsky SS& Co..9<0 Smith A W& Co.... 937 Smith Elmer D& Co946 Smith Henry 916 Smith WmC 931 Smith W &TCo.... I Sinits & C 5..JaGs .. 944 Stearns LumberCo. 957 Sterling Emery Wheel Co Ill Stoothotf H A Co.... 958 StorrsS Harrison Co949 Superior Machine & Boiler Works.. 960 Syracuse Pottery Colli Taylor Steam Spe- cialty Co .. .956 Texas Seed &Flo Cc9,?6 Thompson CarCo...94S Thorburn JM&Co... II Totty ChasH 953 Traendly & Schenck933 UeckeChasK 934 Valentine Frank ... 936 Vaughan & Sperrv..922 Vick'sSons Jas.II 941 Vauehan'sSeed Store ..I 928 939 940 945 955 Vincent R Jr I Von Canon JH&C0.93) Wagner Park Cons.. 941 Walker FA &Co ...935 Ward & CoRalph M 11 Weiland&Rlsch... 929 Welch Bros .... 930 Wietor Bros 921929 WilksS Mfg Co 958 Wilson Robt G.. 935 WittboldG.Co..,935 943 Wood Bros 949 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson.937 Yokohama Nurs Co. 939 Young A L&Co ...933 Young & Nugent. ...936 Youngs 935 Zech& Mann 929 ZweifelNic 941 Gold Letters Gnmmed Gold, Silver and Porple Letters for inscriptions on Floral Designs. Best and Cheapest on the Market. Send for Samples and Prices. Ji LlbllieilUeigei, Telephone Lenox 5644. Mention the American Florist when writim SPLIT CARNATIONS Quickly, eaillT and cheaply Mended. Mo tools required. Pillsbur) Carnaiion Siapl* Patented 1908. 2000 for $1.00 postpaid, I. I<. PI.I.SBURT Galeaburs. IIL J * i Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all th* Leading CamatloB Growers as the belt support on market. Pat. July 27, '97, May 17.'9» GALVANIZED WIRi ROSE STAKES. Write for prices belori ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipment guaranlM* IGOE BROS., 266 North 9th St., BROOKLYN. N. J. I Circulation in } I I I Buyers' Brains i ^ Is the kind enjoyed by the American Florist. Its actual paid circulation we believe, is the largest in its class. The contents are of real present value and are preserved for future reference. Advertisers who realize this establish permanent business with the best trade in the United States and Canada. DAYLITE GLASS CLEANER WUl Mot Injure Paint or Patty 25 gals, or more.. $0.70 per gal. 5 to 10 gals. SOpertal. Lessthan5gal3.. l.OOpergal, Andersen Specially Go QUICK - POWERFUL : Leave* No Greasy Snrface. One gallon will clean from 500 to 700 square feet. ASK YOUR JOBBER OR WRITK TO 4648 Calumet Ave., CHICAGO Tobacco Paper I U TBI STRONGEST BX8T PACKED tASntST AFPLIED 84 iheeU $ 0.76 144 ehecti 8.60 888 sheet* 6.60 1788 sheet* 86.10 "NIco-Fume "LIQUID Furnishes the Most Nicotine for the Money ! MMUfMlired by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PR0DU6T CO., Loulivllle Ky. OVIR 40% NICOTINE By far Ihs CHEAPEST JUST NOTB PRIOES Pint I 1.60 V2 Gallon 6.60 Oallon 10.60 6 Gallons 47.86 t^II. The American Florist. 951 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ACHYRANTHES. Achyranthes, rooted cutting,, Metallica, $6 per 1,000. P. de Bailey, $10 per 1,000. Li- denl, S6 per 1.000. Warscewlczil, $6 per 1,000. Achyranthes, 2-ln., P. de Bailey, $2.50 per 100. Metallica, Lindeni, Warscewiczii, $2 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrools, Chicago, 111. AOERATUMS. Ageratum, Stella Gurney, 2-in., $2 per 100. Princess Pauline, 2-in,, $2 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrooli, Chicago, III. ALTERNANTHERAS. Alternantheras, Jewell, 2-ln., $3 per 100; 8-lD., %i. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Alternantheras, R^ c7^ red and yellow, 50c per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. ARAUCARIAS. Araucarlas. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this Issue. G. Ascb- mann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Araucarlas, For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Araucaria excelsa, 6-in., 50c to 75e each; 6-in., $1 to $1.25. Prank OechsUn, 4911 Qalncy St., Chicago. Araucaria excelsa, 5-in., $6 per doz. ; $45 per 100. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. ASFARAGUS. Asparagus baskets, $1, $1.50 and $2 each. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-ln., $1 per doz.; $s per 100. Sprengeri, 3-ln., 75c per doz.; $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; 4-1d. (600 at 1,000 rates), $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; $80 per 1,000. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chl- cago, 111, Ferns, Boston, 2-in.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 6-in., $6 per doz.; $45 per 100; 7-ln., 75c each; $9 per doz.; 8-ln., $1 each; $12 per doz.; 9-in., $1.50 each; $18 per doz. Basket, $1 each. Assorted ferns for dishes, $2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edge- brook, Chicago, 111. Asparagus plumosus nanus, from 2>4-ln. pots, $2.60 per 100; J22.50 per 1,000; 3-in., $5 per 100; $45.60 per 1,000. Cash with order please. Floral em Gardens, G. F. Nelpp, Prop., Chat- ham, N. J, Asparagus plumosus nanus, 2^4-ln., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000; 3-ln., $6 per 100. Frank OechsUn, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Asparagus plumosus. 2y.-in. pots, $3; 3-ln. pots, $4 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in. pots, $2; 3-in. pots, $4 per lOO. C, Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts.. Philadelphia. Asparagus plumosus. 214-ln., 3c; 3-ln., 6c. Sprengeri, 2i4in., 2c; 3-in., 4c; 4-in., 8c. Mos- bsek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Asparagus plumosus, 2^4-ln., $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000; Sprengeri. 2?4-lD., $1.50 per 100; $15 per 1,000, Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, O. Asparagus plumosus, $2.50 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Sprengeri, $1.50 per 100; $15 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 41n., $5 per 100. Geo. Relnberg, 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Asparagus plumosus, 2V4-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-ln„ »5 per 100; 4-ln.; $10. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phlla- oelphla. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-ln., $2.50 per 100. Asparagus plumosus, 2-In., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Asparagus plumosus, 2i^-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. S. S. Skldelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2%-ln., $1.50 per 100; 4-in., $5 per 100. Asparagus plumosus, 2i^-ln., $2 per 100. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Potbound 3-ln. Sprengeri, can be shifted Into 5-ln., $6 per 100. C. 0. Pollworth Co., MU- waukee. Wis. Asparagus plumosus, $2.50 per 100. Spren- geri, $1.50 per 100. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2-ln., $2.50 per 100. The Reeser Floral Co., Springfield, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri plants. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. AZALEAS. Azaleas, 10 to 12-inch crowns, $5 per doz. ; 12 to 14-inch crowns, $6 per doz. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, Waynes Co., New York State. BAY TREES. Bay trees and box trees; all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Bay trees (standards), fine assortment; sizes 12 to 48-Inch crowns. Prices, $2.50 to $26 each. Let us know your wants. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. Bay trees. McButchlson & Co., 17 Mnrray St., New York. Bay trees. N. J. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, BEGONIAS. Begonia Coralline Lucerne, 3-ln., ready for 6 and 6-ln., $3.50 per doz.; |25 per 100. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O. Rex begonia, assorted, 3-in., $5 per 100. The Dlpgee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. BOXWOOD. Boxwood. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Boxwood. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. BULBS. Bulbs, spiraeas, best Dutch hyacinths, Dutch Roman hyacinths, French Roman hyacinths, cold storage giganteums, forcing gladiolus, Spanish iris, lilies multlflorum and giganteum, tulips. Gladiolus Augusta. Mrs. Francis King, America, May, etc. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this Issue. Vaughan'fl Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs. Gladiolus Blushing Bride and The Bride, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000, Tulips, sin- gle superfine mixture, 70c per 100; $6 per 1,000; named colors, red, white, rose and yellow, 80c per 100; $7 per 1,000; Single Darwin Spe- cial Mixture, 90c per 100; $8 per 1,000; Single Gesneriana, Macropblla, 80c per 100; $7.50 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., PalnesvUle, Ohio. Bulbs, Chinese sacred lilies, single hyacinths, early Roman hyacinths, single and doubles, early tulips, late double tulips, Darwin late single tulips, late or May flowering. Single and double narcissus. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. James Vlck's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Narcissus, Paper White, 13 ctms., $1 per 100; $8.50 per 1,000. Scranton Florist Supply Co., I 201 N. Seventh Ave., Scranton, Pa. Bulbs, Gladiolus Blushing Bride, 65c per 100; $5 per 1,000; The Bride, 75c per 100; $6 per 1,000. Late Dug Formoaum, 7-9-lnch (260 to case), $7.50 per 100; $65 per 1000; 9-10-lncb (200 to case), $11 per 100; $100 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 30 B. Randolph St., Chicago. Bulbs, begonia, single flowering, 40c per doz.; $2.50 per 100; $22 per 1,000; double flowering, 60c per doz.; $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000; Glox- inias, separate colors, 75c per doz.; $5 per 100; $47.50 per 1,000. Fottler, Flske, Rawson Co., Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston, Mass. Bulbs, Lilium Harrisii, 7-9, $17 per case of 250 bulbs. White hyacinths, 12-15 ctms., $18 per 1,000. Paper White Grandl. Narcissus, $8 per 1,000. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. Narcissus Paper White Grandl, bulbs, good stock, 75c per 100; $0 per 1,000. Jonquil bulbs, 75c per 100; $6 per 1,000. Woodward Floral Co., Alvin, Texas. Bulbs, tulips. La Reine, $5 per 1,000. Jack- son & Perkins Co., Newark, Waynes Co., NeVf York State. Bulbs, tulips. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere In this Issue. Arthur T. Boddlngton, 342 W. 14th St., New York. Dutch Hyacinths, per 100, second size named, $3; bedding mixed, $2. Warren Seed Co., Indi- anapolis, Ind. Bulbs. Surplus of L. Multlflomms, 7-9. Yo- kohama Nursery Co., 31 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs, begonias and gloxinia. & Co., 17 Murray St.. New York. McHutchlBon Bulbs, Lilium giganteum, case of 200. 7-9, $14. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Bulbs. Burnett Bros., 72 Cortlandt St., New York. Bulbs. E. S. Miller, Wading River, N. Y. CANNAit. Cannas, next season delivery. $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000 and np. E. Vincent, Jr., & Song- Co., White Marsh, Md. CARNATIONS. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per 1000 Rose Pink Enchantress % 6.00 $60.00 Dorothy Gordon 8.00 75.00 Alma Ward 10.00 Craig 6.00 60.00 Ruby 6.00 66.00 Beacon and O. P. Bassett, $5 per 100. CASH OR C. O. D. CHAS. PFBIFFBR, 30 Grand Ave.. Ft. Thomas. Ky. CARNATION PLANTS. Per 100 Per 1000 2,000 Enchantress $6.00 $50.00 500 White Enchantress BO.OO 4,000 Rose Pink Enchantress 6.00 40.00 THE LAMBORN FLORAL CO., Alliance, Ohio. Carnations, Washington, White Wonder, Pink Delight, and Gloriosa, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph St., Chi- cago. Carnations, White Perfection, Lady Boonti- fnl. Queen Louise, Apple Blossom, Enchantress, Pink Imperial, Admiration, Lawson, Wlnsor, Flamingo, Craig, Harlowarden, Roosevelt, Ca- nary Bird, Jessica, $6 per 100; ISO per 1,000. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsbnrg, Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Departmenti Write Us Aiiout It 952 The American Florist, Nov. jS. Carnations, fine field-grown plants. White Perfection, $7 per 100; $60 per l.OnO. W n- •or, Apple BlosBom, Queen. Harlowarden, Craig, Mrs Patten, Dorothy Gordon and Bountiful, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. P. R. Quintan, Syra- cnse. N. i'. Carnations. Lawson-Enchantress, Sangamo, Al- Tlna, May Day, Winsor, Victoria, Boston Mar- ket, 4c each; $35 per 1,000. Howard P. Klein- hans, 66 Center Square, Easton, Pa. Carnations, Bassett and Victory, $4 per 100. Would exchange for field-grown Vinca Varie- gata. Harry Heinl, West Toledo, O. Carnations, White Wonder, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind. _^ Carnations, leading kinds. Des Plaines Floral Co., Des Plaines, 111. Carnations. Bright Spot. N. Zweitel, North Milwaukee, Wis. Carnations. J. W. Thompson Carnation Co., Jollet, III. Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishklll, N. 1. CHRYSANTHEMUMS^ Chrysanthemums, stock plants from prize win- ning stock. We have the best collection of varieties to grow. Write us. C. C. Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Chrysanthemums, good stock. Dr. Enguehard, Yellow Bonnaffon, Col. Appleton, Touset, White Chadwich, Robinson, Polly Rose and Pacific. 5c each; 50c per doz. Greenville Floral Co., Greenville, Mich. Chrvsanthemums, White Glory, Pink Gem, Aesthetic, Artistic Queen, Christy Mathewson, Nontero, Smith's Sensation, White Perfection, Cleo. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemums, stock plants, White and Yellow Bonnatton, Dr. Enguehard, O. Frost, Appleton. Robinson, Roht. Halllday, $4 per 100. Cash with order. Phil. G. Goebel, Jr., Webster Grove, Mo. Chrysanthemums. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Fischer & Bnrkland, Youngstowc, O. Chrysanthemums, Smith's Advance, 25c each. Golden Glow. 10c each. Eli Cross, 25 Monroe St., Grand Rapids, Mich. Chrysanthemums, stock plants. Beatrice May, Yellow Bonnaffon, Dr. Enguehard, Glory of Pa- cific and Pacific Supreme. $3 per 100. Mosbaek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Chrysanthemums, leading vars. Wood Bros., Fishklll. N. Y. CINERARIAS. Cineraria hybrlda grandi, 214-ln., $3 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia^ Cinerarias, the largest flowering, extra strong, 2-in., $2 per 100. J. W. Miller, Shliemans- town. Pa. Cineraria Stellata, 5-in., 10c. Mosbaek Green- house Co., Onarga, 111. Cineraria hyb. grandi, 2U-ln., $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware, O. CLEMATIS. Clematis paniculata, strong plants from 4-ln. pots, 2-year-old, $10 per 100; plants from open BTOund. $5 per 100. C. Elsele, 11th and West- moreland Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Clematis paniculata, field-grown, $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1,000. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O. Clematis paniculata, 2-year-old, field-grown. Rhode Island Nurseries. Newport, R. I. COLEUSES. Coleus, roote-l cuttings, Golden Redder, Beck- with's Gem, Verschaffeitii, $6 per 1,000; 2-ln., Pflster, red and yellow; Beckwith's Gem. Golden Bedder, Verschaffeitii, $2 per 100. The Geo. Wittboia Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Coleus G. Bedder, 2%-ln., $1 per 100. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Coleus, R. C, 60c per 100; $5 per lOOO. E. C. Wagoner. R. D. No. 1. Beaver Falls, Pa. CROTONS. Crotons, 214-in., $1 per doz.; 3-ln., $1.50 per doz.; 4-in., 25c each; $3 per doz.; 7-in., 4 In a pot, 75c and $1 each. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. CYCLAMENS. Giant cyclamen, our own grown strain, se- lected from the very best and well built plants and fiowers. Seed, $1 per 100, $6 per 1,000; nearly all sold out. August seedlings, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Plants, well set with buds, 4-ln., $18 and $25 per 100. Orders amounting to $25, 10% off. Here is one of the many letters we received from satisfied customers: B. A. Butler & Son, Niagara Falls, N. Y., say; "The plants are excellent, the finest we have ever had. and if the seed this year is of the same quality we will be perfectly satis- fied." Our aim has been to, and we have, im- proved our strain every season. Cultural direc- tions with every order. See my calla and A. plumosus advs. C. Winterich, Cyclamen Spe- cialist. Defiance, O. Cyclamen, glganteum, fine, thrifty 3-in. stock, $5 per 100. Cash please. J. W. Miller, Shlremanstown. Pa. Cyclamen grandi., 4-ln., 25c. Godfrey Asch- mann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Cyclamen. J. Hasslacb, St. Remy de Prov- ence, France. Cyclamen, good plants of the best strain, in bud, 3-in., 10c to 12c; 4-ln., 15c to 25c. Cash with order. Rober & Radke, Maywood, 111. Cyclamen giganteum, 4-in., 15c. Mosbaek Greonbonse Co., Onarga, III. CYPERUS. Cypress, 4-in., $1.23 per doz.; .$8 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. DAHLIAS. DAHLIAS. Extra heavy individual field clumps. Black Beauty, $3 per 100. Earl of Pembroke, $4 per 100. Countess of Lonsdale, finest for cut flowers. $8 per 100. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. Dahlias, field clumps, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000 and up. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Dahlias. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Dahlias. Peacock Dahlia Farms, Williams- town Junction, P. O. Berlin, N. J. DAISIES. Daisies. Giant Paris, from 2%-ln. pots, $3 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Shasta daisy plants, strong field-grown, $1.50 per luO: $10 per 1,000. Woodward Floral Co., Alvin, "Texas. _^ Marguerites, white and yellow, cuttings, $6 per 1,000; yellow, 2-in., $2 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. DRACAENAS. DracKUa (ragrans, 21.2-in., $1.50 per doz.; 3- in., $2; 4-in., $3; 5-in., $5. Dracaena indivisa, 2-in., .$3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 7-ln., 2V2 to 3 ft. high, $1.25 each; $15 per doz. Dracaena Massangeana, 6-in., $1.25 each. Dracaena ter- minalis, 3-in., $1.75 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, III. DRACAENA INDIVISA, choice stock, 5-in., $15 per 100. Order quick. Bolton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Dracaena Indivisa, 3-ln. pots, $4 per 100. C. Elsele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Phlladel- phia. Pa. Dracajna Ind., 3-ln., $5; 4-in., $10; 6-ln., $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. EUONYMOUS. Euonymous variegata, 2^-ln. (golden and sil- ver leaf), 50c per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. FERNS. Ferns for dishes. Wilsonl, Wimsettl, cretica albo-lineata, Ouvrardi, serrulata. In separate flats of about 200, ready to pot, $1.75 per flat; for 10 fiats or more, $1.60 per flat. Shipped loose or in flats as preferred. Cash, please. Rober & Radke, Maywood, 111. Ferns for dishes, 2V4-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Boston ferns, 5ln., $25 per 100; 6-ln., $40 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesvllle, O. Ferns, Amerpholii, Barrowsii. Scottli, Eie- gantissima, Boston, JacksonI, Sword and Whit- mani, from 4-ln. pots, $15 per 100. Same varie- ties, 2y2-in., $4 per 100. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove. Pa. Ferns, Boston, Whitmanil, Scholzell, Scottli, 4- In. pots, $2 per doz. ; 5-ln. pots, $3 per doz. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadel- phia. 5,000 Boston ferns for 6-ln., strong, health; plants, 25c; 7 and 8-ln.. 40c and 50c; 6, 8 and 10-ln., Whitmanl, 25c, 50c and 75c. Cash. A 1 G. Lake, Wellesley Hills, Mass. Boston ferns. 2V4-in., 4c; Whitmanl. 2Vl-ill., • 5c; Elegantlssima. Piersoni. and Whitmanl, 3- in., 8c: 4-in., 12140; 5-in., 25c. Mosbsek Green-' bouse Co., Onarga, III. Small ferns for dishes. 2'/i-'m.. $3.50 per 100' ' $30 per 1,000; $135 per 5.000— our selection! \aughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Ferns, Boston, 2V2-in.. $3 per 100; $30 per l.ono. Whitmanl, 2i/.-ln., $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. 250 at 1000 rates. H. H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Ferns. Special Roosevelt, 2^-in., $2.50 per doz.; $17.50 per 100; $150 per 1,000. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, III. ^^^ Ferns, Boston. Piersoni and Elegantlssima, 3-in., 8c; 4-in., 12c; 5-in., 25c; 6in., 40c. Mos- baek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Ferns for dishes, 214-ln., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 500 at 1,000 rate. Frank Oechslln, 4911 Qulncy St., Chicago. Ferns, Boston, 4-ln., $15 per 100; 6-ln., $26 per 100; 61n., $40. The Reeser Floral Co., Springfield, O. Adlantum Farleyense, 2V4-ln., $12.50 per 100; 4-ln., $40. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cin- cinnati, O. Ferns, Boston, 5-ln., 25c each. Whitmanl, 4-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns. John Scott, Rutland Rd. and E. 45tli St., Brooklyn, N. Y. FERNS, 4-iD., Boston, fine stock, $14 per 100. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, 0. Ferns. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. FEVERFEW. Feverfew, Little Gem, 2%-ln., $3 per 100. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kans. FICUS. Flcus elastica, 614 and 6-iD., 35c, 40c and 60c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia^^ Ficus elastica, 6-in., Sue each; $6 per dofl* Ficus repens, vines, 2%-iD., 50c each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Rubber plants, 6-in., 50c each. Fran Oechslln. 4911 Qulncy St., Chicago. GEN ST AS. CJeniatas, 5-In., 25c each; dandy stock, $21 per 100. Order quick. Holton & Hunkel Co., j 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Genista Racemosa, C-in., $25 per 100. Tb Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesvllle, O. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, Lecadre, Mosnay, Roseleur* Nntt^ Dagata, Rlcard, Vlaud, La Favorite, Col. Thomas, Jaulin, Perkins, Oberle, 2-in. stoeki i $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1.000. Hill, Drydon, Claire Frenot, Pres. Balllet, Mrs. Vincent, Bla- quit, 2-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Send ( for geranium catalogue. A. D. ROOT, Wooster. Ohio. Geraniums, 3-in., $3 per 100; 2-in., $2 pat 100; $18.50 per 1,000. B. Vincent, Jr., & Soni Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, R. C, S. A. Nutt, $11.50 per l.OOO. Rlcard and Poltevlne, $14. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geranloms, S. A. Nutt, $1.25 per 100; $11.50 per 1000. E. C. Wagoner, R. D. No. li Beaver Falls, Pa. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Rlcard, Perkins, Poltevlne, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Bmmaaa,* Newton, N. J. GERBERA. Gerbera Jameson! and Adnet. J. Hasslacb, St. Remy de Provence, France. GREENS. Greens, fancy ferns, $1.25 per 1,000. Galax, bronze and green, $1.25 per 1,000. Sphagnum Moss, $1.50. Leucothoe Sprays (green), $1 per 100; $7.50 per 1,000. Boxwood, per lb., 20c; 50 lb. case, $7.50. Magnolia leaves, green and bronze, basket $2.25; 6 baskets, $2 each. Mich- igan Cut Flower Exchange, Inc., 38-40 Broad- way, Detroit, Mich. If You Do Not Find What You Need in our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It tgii. The American plorist. 953 \ Oreens, calax, green, 50c per 1,000; $3,50 per case of 10,000, Ferns, fancy and dagger, 80c per 1,0 I Lock the door before ihe horse is stolen, and insure your glass before it is brol(en. For paticulars concerninr Hail Insarance. ad dress JOHN G. ESLER. Secretary SADDLE RIVER. N J. BURNED CLAY Tile Benches and Tile Bottoma GiveireiultB.Tbree styles of benches. Inclndine Iron Pipe Frame, with Tile Bottom and Side*. Write for descriptive circular and delivered prfcei. Any size benches. TUe Side* THE CAMP CONDUIT CO. Garfield Bldg., Cleveland, O. A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colon, Cycai Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — 404412 Eitl 34th St.. NEW YORK. IF TOU SAW IT IN THE THE FLORIST SAY SO IN YOUR NEXT ORDER Port CnESTEH, N. Y. — John Smith has purchased a piece of property on the corner of Grace Church and Sands streets and will erect three green- houses thereon at once, and has ac- quired three large greenhouse-s in Darien which he will move on to the property. He will al.so erect an office but will continue ills Lilierty square store. RtED & KELLER, 122 W. 26t]l St., NEW YORK. FLORIST'S SUPPLIES. We MannfactDre all Onr Hetal Designs, Baskets. Wire Work, utd Novelties, and are dealers in QliuS' w«re, Pottery, Decorative QreeoM and 01 PlorlBU' RegalMheK. Now is the Time To Subscribe to the Horticultural Trade Journal Published vfeekly. The Largest Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Publifihed quarterly. AddusI sub- BCriptioD for weekly and Quarterly Dumbers. One Dollar. (Interna tiooal money order). Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets and topics. The Horticultural Printing Compaay, BURNUT. ENGLAND TIMF IC MfllMFV Save % the time KTeening your limL IJ mUllLI designs by using FlorisW Greenine Pins. 20c per lb., and you get from lOW to 1100 to the lb. Ten lbs. or over, 16c per lb. Wnte for prices on larger quantities. Wm. Schlatter & Son. Sprinefield Masa. /p//. The American Florist. 967 CyPRESS Is Far More Durable Than PINE. iCYPRESSi SPSH BARS UPT^32 fee:t_or longer. GREENHOUSE AND OT^ER BUILDING MATERIAL, MEN FURNISHED JO SUPERINTEND ERECTION WHEN DESIRED. Sfeb. SatiBfactlon gnai.inti"etl or nioiipy h.ick ; wliy try cheap substitutes that iiiaVers do not dare to titarautee '' TEE H. A. STOOTHOFF CO., MOHNT VERNON. N. T. ney. Golden Gate, My Maryland and other varieties. The violets are coining in very freely. They have recently taken up the culture of orchids with excellent success. Of lily of the valley they have an abundant supply and large demand. The Joy Floral Co. has excellent flowers and the decorator frequently makes a most striking window. One of the latest was a window of small yellow pompon chrysanthemums in pots through which peeped many Har- rissi lilies. The effect was very pleas- ing. The large office force is kept busy waiting on the constant flow of trade. M. C. D. Carman's 1 INSECTICIDE AND FUNGIt^IDE For tbe Garden, Orchard and Greenbonte Non-poisonous and harmlesa to Teeetatlon Kills Green rij. Aphides. Bark Lice. Thrips, Mealy Bug, Red Spider, Scale, Wire Worms, Ants and Sings. This is the Grower a Friend. Handy to nae. cheap and eflective. mixes readily ia water. Deatroys all Inaect pesta and keepa down 6tth. CIrculara on appll- catloo. S1.60 per gallon. Also in qnarta. half callona and in bulk. PIRTECTION CHEMICAL CO., FLUSHING, N. T. Approved by the New York State Agricnl- tnra) Dept. Certificate No. 223 Jnly 8 1910 Guaranteed under insecticide act. 1914 Serial No. 91 of U. S. Airlcultural Dep J Uention the American Florist when writing WILKS' Hot Water Boilers ARE THE MOST ECONOMICAL Boiler for Greeoihouses No Night Fireman Reonlred with onr SELF-FEEDIN6 HOT WATER BOILERS. Send for Catalog and Prices. S. WILKS MFG. CO., tBoa Shields Ave. CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing SAVED 50°/o Pipes, Flues and Casings thoroucfaly overhauled aaid ruaran^ teed. Greenhoeae Fittings of erery dcacrlptioi). ILLINOIS PIPE 8 MFG. CO., 2 1 1 8 S. Jefferson St. OUC AQO rgir. The American Florist. 969 CAN SHIP ANY SIZE Al UlNLtg^^MORE KROESCHELL BOILERS USED FOR GREENHOUSE Send for Catalogue. '^^^^^^^HEATING THAN KROESCHELL BROS. CO. ^BiS^""'' 452 West Erie Street, CHICAGO Just th* remedy for the black aphis on ckrysaithemoms— red spider and thrips tn carnatione— greenfly •D roses— mealy but on rardenias and crot»ii8 — scale on ferns, palms and other decorative stock. S2.B0 aer AbUob; Sl.OO oer onart. United States and Canada. Funtin* has has no equal for carnation rust, rust oo chrysanthemums and mildew on roses 92.00 per gallon; 7Sc per qnart. United States and Canada. There is but oie convincing way for you tu beeome familiar with the merits of Aphine nod Funtrin*. and that is — test them out your- •elf— it will proye worth your while. For Sale by Saedatnen. Manufactured by Aphlni Manufaohiring Company MADISON N- J. Mention the American Florist when writina TheNastinAatomatic White= wash and Spraying Machine Is Reliable, Practical and Durable. When the machine is filled to within six inches of the top, a few strokes of the pump will compress enougli air in the tank to produce a continuous mist like spray for 15 minutes. Write for Catalog and details to Department C. Sold through Seedsmen. Dealers in Florists' and Poultry Supplies. J. G. MASTIN S CO 3124 West Lake St.. CHICAGO. lU. ilention the American Florist when writing Greenhouse Material and Sash Of Every Description. Get Our Prices and Catalogue. S. Jacobs & Sons, Established ISTI. 1361-1383 rinshing Ave Brooklyn, N. Y. Utntion the American Florist when writing Attentlonll Glass Buyersll GREENHOUSE GLASS. Yon will save money if yon obtaiH onr price* before you buy. QnaUty A No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable white paint for this purpose. Half barrels, (26 gallons) per gal., $1.76. 6 gal. paila, per gal., $1,80. H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLESALE GLASS AND PAINTS, Long Distance piione g5i.g59 ^„[ Washington Boulevard, 0IIICA6O. Monroe 4994. „ „ , , „. » Near Desplalne* Street. IF You contemplate Building Greenhouses consider first King Greenhouses They are up-to-date, scientifically designed, long lived and truly economical. PRIVATE GREENHOUSES are given special attention as to architectural tflect and practibility. KING CONSTRUCTION CO. Home Office and Factory: Eastern Sales Office: NORTH TONA WANDA, N.Y. No. 1 Madison Gardens, NEW YORK. Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. L. R. TAFT. It tella the whole itory about how to build and heat a greenhonae, b< it large or amall, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical wav. It haa 210 pagea and 118 illuatratlons. PRICK, $1.50 Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covera the subject completely. 383 pagea. PRICK, $1.50. AMERICAN FLORIST CO, 440 S. Dearborn St. GhlCagO 960 The American Florist, Aov. jS, About Our Catalogs 1^^ £^ A book of Pipe, Valves, Fittings, I^W» \M» HoscGoods, Radiators, Etc, Every- thing for Heating, Watering System, Etc. You need this book — Pree. f^gx Tf "The Commercial Green- '^*'* • • house*' All about Construc- tion Mateiials. Contains views of a large number of ranges all over the country, plans of houses for all purposes, details of parts, etc., etc. A book that costs us almost $1.00 each. Be sure you get it — Free. SEND FOR THE No 8 Our "Boiler Catalog/* Fully * *-»• describes and illustrates our New and Wonderful Greenhouse Heater. Before you buy another boiler, get this book, ask for prices, and then buy the size you need — Free. |\I^ Q *'The Florist's Scrap I^U» Zy» Book." Not a catalog, but a book containing thousands of clippings from florist papers on interesting subjects. Price, postpaid, 25 cents, to florists only. To cus- tomers book is Free. INE YOU WANT, JOHN C. MONINGER CO., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago aeniion the American Florist when wrmnt Advance Venti fating Machine are made up by skilled workmen who have had many ytar's experience in this line of work. This is why our machines are per- fect when they are shipped from onr factory. Pall description given in our catalog. Write for one. ADVANCE CO., Richmond, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writino A STIC A Jfeenjiouseqlazm^ USE IT NOW. F.O. PIERCE CO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK MASnCA Is elastic aad tenacious, admits ol •zpaoBioD and coDtractioD. Putty becomes bard and brittle. Broken elass more easily removed without brealtiog ol other elass. as occurs with putty. Lasts longer than pntty. Easy to apply. Mention the American Florist when writing OF HIGH GRADE... Boilers For GREENHOUSES See Our Catalogue. I"w."er' GIBLIN & CO., Utica, K. Y. Mention theAmerican Florist when writing i- f^ CUT FLOWER BOXES V EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. ■^■^ ^ 'TOR THE BEST RKILTS" Use a Superior Return Flue Boiler for Greenhouse Heating SEND FOR CATALOGUE Superior Machine & Boiler Works 846-848 W. Superior St., CHICAGO, ILL. Pecky Cypress Pecky CypreSB Is the greatest money sayer dlscoyered in years. Will last at least three times as long as any other wood for bench material. We can make immediate shipments at all times from onr large stock. Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathing, White Cedar Posts, Etc. WRITE FOR PRICKS. Flooring, ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER CO. Hawthorne and Weed Sts., CHICAGO. Telcckones: Llncolo 4I0an(] 411 Use m patent IroR BsRcb Fittings and Roof ^ t>ie JENNINGS IRON GUTTER. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS Rlr Tobacco Iztracts, etc. Send (or CircDlars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN, S. W. Comer Sixth and Berk Streets. rHOADELrHIA. VENTILATIN6 APPARATUS TSe American Eohst Mmerica is "ibs Prow af the JIbsseI: tbers may be mare comfort Rmidships, but we are ths-Srst to touch Unknown Seas,' Vol. XXXVII. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 25, 1911. No. 1225 TheAmerigan Florist TWENTT-SlXTH YEAB. Copyright, 1911, by American Florist Company Entered as Second-Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois. under act of March 3, 1879. Published Evert Sattjrdat bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address; Ameflo, Chicago Subscription, United States and Mexico, Jl. 00 a year; Canada *2.00; Europe and Countries In Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August, 1901. Address all correspondence subscriptions, etc., * American Florist Co. , 440 S. Dearborn St. , Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — Geo. Asmus, Chicago, President: BiCHARD Vincent, Jr., Baltimore, Md., Vice- Prcs.; H. B. DORNER, Urbana, HI., Sec'y; Wm. F. Kastinq, Buffalo, N. Y., Treas. Officers-Elect — Richard Vincent, Jb., Baltimore, Md., Pres. ; August Pobhi.mann, Chicago. Vice-Pres.; John Young, New York, Sec'y; W. F. Easting, Buffalo, N. Y,, Treas. Next meeting at Chicago, August, 1912. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Annual convention and exhibition November, 1912. Charles H.Tottt, Madison, N. J., Presi- dent; C.W . Johnson. Morgan Park, 111 ., Secretary AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition at Detroit, Mich., January 10-12, 1912. A. Farenwald. Eos- lyn. Pa., President; Philip Bbietmeter, Detroit, Mich., Vice-President; Benjamin Hammond' Fishkill-on-Hudson. N, Y., Secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY, Next annual convention and exhibition a Detroit, Mich., January 10-12, 1912. J. A. Val- entine, Denver, Colo., President; A. F.J. Baur, Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indian- apolis, Ind., Secretary. Wltch-Hazel. "Mysterious plant; whose golden tresses wave With a sad beauty in the dying year, Blooming amid November's frost se- vere, Like a pale corpse-light o'er the re- cent grave. If shepherds tell us true,— thy wand hath power. With gracious influence to avert the harm Of ominous plants." —Token. SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Azaleas. Keep the azaleas well spaced out as they begin to come into flower. The buds should be swelling rapidly and beginning to show color by early De- cember. Never allow the plants to suf- fer for water and where any are shipped out or carried into the resi- dences they should be well watered be- fore being fallen out of the green- house. All plants that are sent away should be safely covered, and with azaleas it must be taken into consid- ,eration that they have been grown in a very warm temperature, and they chill easily. Plants that are forced as hard as these are to have them for the holidays are damaged very quickly if they get chilled, even if they do not get frost-bitten. We have known aza- lea plants to look all right when un- done, but the blooms wilted and never came out. Six to eight thicknesses of newspaper with a heavy outside paper should always be used in doing up these plants and more if the weather is severe. If the plants are not far ad- vanced enough to have them in for Christmas a little higher temperature will- be required, for to have them in at that date is a necessity in order to get the best price. Watering or syring- ing with warm water will assist some, but we do not like to do this unless ab- solutely necessary to get them in on time. Plants that are too far advanced can be moved into a cooler house which will greatly benefit them for house culture. Cinerarias. As fast as these plants require it they should be repotted and shifted to larger-sized pots. They are growing rapidly and should receive no check or they will become stunted. Keep them in a cool temperature, that they may be strong and sturdy, and above all things now do not crowd them, but space them out often; when the leaves begin to touch go over the bench and space them out. These plants are beautiful in early spring if well grown but if they become crowded and get drawn they are but poor specimens. When the large plants begin to show their buds, if they are in as large pots as can be easily handled a watering of liquid manure will help them finish their flowers. They are strong grow- ers and great feeders and where the pots are full of roots will need a little stimulant. Constant watchfulness for aphis is required in growing these plants, frequent fumigations will be necessary or standing on tobacco stems will keep the insect in check. Lily ofthe Valley. It is often remarked that it is sur- prising more florists do not force lily of the valley for the holidays than do. While the forcing of this flower throughout the season had much bet- ter be left to those who make a spe- cialty of it, for the demand during the winter is not at all steady, and for the smaller grower to attempt to grow his supply would be hazardous and prob- ably result in so much waste that he would lose in the end. But well grown pots of lily of the valley at Christmas will always be disposed of and there is more or less demand for the cut blooms at that time, and a small amount can be grown and a good profit obtained. Well selected cold- storage pips are necessary — it would not pay to attempt to grow the freshly imported stock — and a place in the greenhouse where the pipes can he en- closed and the pots kept dark with a temperature of 80° maintained. It is not necessary to build an enclosure of wood, for bagging or old carpeting may be hung under a bench and shelves provided that will enclose a space large enough to grow what pots may be re- quired. Three weeks with cold storage pips in this kind of an enclosure will bring it in on time, but the inexperi- enced grower better take a little long- er and if the flowers come too early as soon as the bells form the pots can be moved into a cool house and they will be much improved, in fact, they should have a few days in the light to give the foliage proper color. . When the pips are received the roots should be cut so that they can be placed in the shallow bulb pans, and then planted in 962 The American Florist. Nov-. ^5> clean sand, the tops of the pips being just even with sand. A dozen pips in a four-inch pan or 25 in a 6-inch pan. Water with warm water to settle the sand about the pips and if they stand above the sand when it settles fill in to the top of the pips, and then place the pans in the warm enclosure. Keep the sand wet and always water at a temperature as warm as the enclosure. When the flowers begin to show, care should be taken not to wet them when watering. As soon as the first bells begin to open place them in a partly shady location in a little cooler tem- perature and in a day or two they can be placed in full sunlight in a house with a temperature of 60°. They will then harden up nicely and keep longer. Polnsettlas. The plants are now formin-g their showy bracts and the worries of the grower are nearly at an end, for if they have come through to this time in good condition the disposal of the plants and flowers is all that remains. Until the highly colored leaves have at- tained their full size, however, the same equal temperature should be main- tained and then if found advisable a little drop in the temperature can be allowed, but it is far better to do this gradually and not subject the plants to too sudden a variation. The plants should now be all neatly tied to a stake and, as before remarked, the neater the stake the better the appearance of the plant. It always has seemed strange to us that a grower will spend time and money in producing a crop and then spoil the appearance or the best sale of the plant by using a cheap ill-looking auxiliary in attempting to save a penny. These plants can be disposed of at a good remunerative price if properly handled, and nice- looking, painted stakes can be afford- ed. The plants grown for cut blooms should be kept tied erect that they may have straight stems. In the cutting and marketing of these blooms much disappointment and failure has been experienced by many growers, the bracts wilting very soon after cutting and where this occurs they never re- cover. Some growers place the stems on a red hot coal immediately~after they are cut and thus seal the end. Others plunge the stems in hot water, and both are said to successfully pre- vent wilting occurring. Another plan is to wrap the blooms in wet newspa- pers, similarly to the manner of han- dling cut adiantums, and then placing the stems in deep jars of water. It will be found necessary to adopt these or some other method to prevent the blooms from wilting or many will be lost. THE RETAIL TRADE Condncted by Robt. Klft. Philadelptila, Pa. Electrical Stimulation of Plants. The first systematic attempt at elec- trically-stimulated horticulture is to take place in Essex, England, at the Highfield Nurseries, where a current with a voltage of 600,000 will be sent through 200 feet of greenhouses. The productiveness of the plants under these conditions is expected to be greatly increased, as previous experi- ments on a smaller scale have proved that electrically-stimulated plants bear from 20 to 30 per cent more fruit. The 600,000 volts required are generated by an ingenious machine consisting of six revolving plates of glass acted on by brushes. So simple is the contriv- ance that the running expenses are only 3s. a week. — Boston Transcript. Z. D. Blacklstone's New Store. The formal opening of Z. D. Blackl- stone's new flower store at Fourteenth and H streets, Washington, D. C, oc- curred November 14, and was continued until November 17. The store is one of the most beautiful in the city and represents what is accepted as an ideal flower shop. The scheme of design is elegant with its colonial predominance of white and French gray, severely plain pillars, delicate lattice and huge mirrors, climaxed with a tiny balcony ostensibly intended only for decorative purposes, but in reality planned as an oflice. Situated in the heart of the business section, the store has spacious floor space, splendid lighting features conveniences for employes and pa- trons alike, and display windows com- prising 300 square feet of show space. The store was filled with the most beautiful floral products during the three days, including a great variety of chrysanthemums and a beautiful display of orchids and roses. Wedding' Decoration. A very beautiful wedding decoration was arranged November 16 at the Ho- tel Metropole. Chicago, by A. Lange for the wedding of Miss Katzinger. The banquet hall and adjoining rooms were heavily festooned with southern smilax and banked with palms and decorative plants. In the parlor was arranged a canopy of southern smilax through which were mingled hundreds of white roses. From the center was suspended a large bell of roses and in trate, was beautifully finished and re- flected great credit upon Designer Stone of this well-known house. Holiday Sugsrestions. GARLANDS. Garlands and festoons of cedar, flr or pine, on the lines of the classic gar- lands of the ancients, make a dignified arrangement that looks extremely well, and is not forever getting in the way like the fluffy garlands. Such festoons carried around a room just below the ceiling line in a freize of spicy green are effective. Garlands made of wheat, with red berries encircling them and red ribbons attached at the different intersections placed below the garland, allowing knotted ends to fall below, and as many as are consistent with the place to be decorated. The cheap Christmas green garlands can be utilized by braiding them, using three strings for each braid. Every two yards or so they can be caught up with a rosette of red sash ribbon and on the ends of the ribbon, of which there should be three, a ball of red berries can be hung from the cen- ter and a bunch of holly from the other two ends, which should be some- what shorter than the middle one. Bells on the ends are effective when made of the flat red immortelles. Small thin wreaths can be used as a sub- stitute where berries are scarce, and dark red cranberries can be wired into the wreaths to use among^ the garlands, especially where tall ceilings and walls are to be covered. These thin, small wreaths should be made of berries, with no green, thereby securing the all-red effect where the green garlands are draped. Garlands made of chrysanthemums, taking a single flower of the large va- PAN OF POINSETTIAS. the bell was enclosed rose petals, the bell being so arranged that the bridal couple could be showered with them. At each side of the canopy was ar- ranged large vases of white chrys- anthemums. The banquet hall was draped with southern smilax and on the tables were beautifully arranged baskets of roses. The bride carried a shower of lily of the valley and the bridesmaids a basket of pink roses with showers suspended from the sides. The decoration, which we illus- rleties or clusters of the small-sized flowers, around which arrange aspara- gus. At intervals allow about three good-sized chrysanthemums to fall be- low the garland and from these can also be extended strands of asparagus, placing here and there a flower, form- ing a shower effect. But this is only where the garland needs a draping at different intersections. Three of these showers on a ballroom wall, where such a garland is used, are suflicient. To meet these showers tall palms can j '9^'- The American Florist. 963 WEDDING DECORATION BY A. LANGE, CHICAGO. be advantageously placed, or baskets of chrysanthemums arranged with large Dresden bows of gauze ribbon. Garlands with ornamentations of church symbols are good where appro- priate, and also stars made of mistle- toe, but not the heavy star effect. They should be light and dainty. A. E. Klundek. Planting: By Use of Dynamite. A practical and successful test of the use of dynamite was demonstrated at Peter Henderson & Co.'s on Hudson County Boulevard, Jersey City, Novem- ber 7, in a series of experiments in which 50 pounds of dynamite were ex- ploded. These experiments were made under the supervision of E. I. Du Pont de Nemours Powder Co. to demonstrate the utility of dynamite in the treatment of soils so as to render them more pro- ductive. A series of holes 33 inches deep and 15 feet apart were opened with a crowbar and half a dynamite cartridge placed in each hole and care- fully tamped, the dynamite being placed at a depth of nine inches and exploded simultaneously. The explo- sion shattered the soil for a distance of fifteen feet from the point of dis- charge. The presence of dead grubs indicated that the injurious insects were unable to withstand the deadly effects of the explosion. Another ex- periment was the draining of a piece of bog land where water was standing and in twenty minutes after the explo- sion all the water had disappeared. Several trees were planted both in holes dug by spades and others made by dynamite for the purpose of show- ing the effects on the trees in a year's time. 964 The American Florist. Nov. iy ORCHID NOTES. Give Dendrobium formosum plenty of water as soon as the new tiers of roots start from the base of the new growths. Do NOT attempt to dry off the growth of Dendrobium formosum at this time. Keep up a- moderate supply of water and give the plants all the sunlight possible. Keep cattleya gigas at rest for a while after flowering if possible, but if it persists in growing give the plants a light warm position and repot any that need this attention. IN cutting the flowers of phalsenop- sis always leave as muchi as possible of the spike on the plants as this will often break and form secondar-/ spikes that are useful for cutting for corsage bouquets and similar purposes. are amongst the most beautiful in the genus. It is also one of the most free flowering species and growers who can Induce their customers to buy it freely win make good profits from its cul- tivation. Owing to its dwarf and tufted habit it will produce more flow- ers per square foot of bench space than any other member of the labiata group, and this should also be a rec- ommendation. It is a restless subject and very apt to grow away again after flowering, but is better, especially In the north and east, if it can be kept The Cattleyas In November. CATTLEYA PERCIVALIANA. After the bulk of the flowers of Catt- leya labiata is over those of C. Per- clvaliana begin to come in. With us this season they are overlapping con- erably and the rich tints of the Up of Percivaliana contrast well with the lighter hued flowers of C. labiata. There was a time when the flowers of C. Percivaliana were not popular with retailers but this was largely on ac- count of their being cut in an unde- veloped condition. Really good forms of Percival's cattleya, allowed to re- main on the plant until fully developed, Montague C. \Vright. Manager for Lord A Uurohain Co.; Philadelphia. See issue of November 18, Page 916 dormant for a month or two during the dull period of the year. VENTILATION. During the season in which fire heat is used most extensively and cold winds are prevalent the front sash In orchid houses cannot be opened as freely as they have been during sum- mer and the use of the lower ventilat- ors, those on the level of or below the heating pipes, becomes imperative. With a very small amount of air at the ridge and the lower ventilators open, a good circulation of air Is kept up without chilling the plants. In many houses there are stagnant cor- ners where the air does not move freely and here a hole or holes should be cut in the wall of the house and provided with sliding shutters to close when nec- essary during severe frost or cold weather. At all other times they should be kept at least partially open and a much better atmosphere in the house will result. Houses which have a small amount of air left on at night do not rush up rapidly early in the morning when the sun strikes the roof; in dull weather the air can be taken off altogether for a short time in the morning to pro- duce that natural and gradual rise In temperature which is so desirable. Wherever one portion of the house dries out much more rapidly than other parts it is proof that the air cur- rent is stronger there and this should be remedied by reducing the venti- lation at that point or dampening more freely in its vicinity. Orchids are far more susceptible to these variations In the atmosphere than most other plants and one of the chief aims of the grower should be to prevent them as much as „ 47th street U^ u LJ Li *l ut u .1 < .._,. ^ 121' 10' t - S5 9 - ^1 0: !^ CAFE AND RESTAURANT > '- o >o RECeiifiNS - □ 10 c^ N % M - ROOM n* • V. ■* _JiJP_ FIHE : .. n' 156' D- 23'8' C , 95- . y lab y ""— FREIGHT N n ifi .iTl % ! 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Which Has Been Suggested for Ihe Third National Flower Sliow. possible. An incorrect atmosphere will often cause the decay or non-produc- tion of flowers even after sheaths are produced while a correct atmosphere is often directly responsible for the production of flowers from immature pseudobulbs that have not produced sheaths. One instance of incorrect at- mosphere may well be noted here and that Is the hot steamy one produced by the spraying over the heating pipes. This is decidedly injurious and should be avoided in all cases where possible. TBEATMENT OP NEWLY POTTED STOCK. Plants that have been recently re- potted or newly imported stock potted for the first time should not be heav- ily watered, either in the compost or overhead. Light sprayings are far more effective, in conjunction with a moist atmosphere, in producing free root action than are heavy waterings. Newly imported plants of C. MosslK potted In September have made new roots and are running all through the new peat, though the latter has not been watered more than half a dozen times. C. labiata, potted last month, has not been watered at all, except In the form of light sprayings, and this also is beginning to root freely. Most of the plants of the latter are dormant and we hope to keep them so for a while, but the Mossise is growing freely and will be for some time yet. Estab- lished plants of the latter have finished their growth and are in fine shape for winter. C. Trianse is practically at rest, that is the established plants, though here, in the south, some are already flowering. From newly Im- ported plants we have been cutting a few flowers right along, though these were from the immature growths par- tially made in their native habitat and cannot compare in size, quality or sub- stance with the fine blooms we are taking from established plants. BACKBKE.VKS. When handling cattleyas, either newly imported or established plants, there is nearly always a number of small growths or backbreaks as they are called. Left on the parent plants the few roots they produce are often destroyed and in consequence they move along sluggishly, bei-'mElIUMS. Best specimen plant, white — Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, first; C. C. Pollworth Co.,' Milwaukee, second. Best specimen plant, pink — Vaughan's Seed Store, first; C. C. Pollworth Co. second; Otto Eggebrecht, Milwaukee, third. Best specimen plant, yellow — C. C. Pollworth Co., first; Vaughan's Seed Store, second. Best specimen plant, any other color — Vaughan's Seed Store, first; C. C. Pollworth Co., second. , Best specimen plant, single variety— Vaughan's Seed Store, first; C. C. Poll- worth Co.. second; Ernst Praefke, Mil- waukee, third. ■ Best specimen plant, anemone — Vaughan's Seed Store, first; C. C. PoU- %vorth Co., second. Best specimen standard not less than 2-1-inch stem — C. C. Pollworth, second. Best 25 plants grown to single stem and bloom any one color, not over 6- inch pots, not over .SO inches high above the pots — C. C. Pollworth Co., second. Best group of chrysanthemum plants arranged for effect, to cover 150 square feet— C. C. Pollworth Co., first; Mitchell St. Floral Co., Milwaukee, second; John C. Rost, Milwaukee, third; Edlefsen- Leidiger Co., Milwaukee, fourth. Best three specimens standards not less than 12-inch stems nor more than 24-inch stems — C. C. Pollworth Co., first; Vaughan's Seed Store, second. CUT BLOOMS. Best 40 blooms, one vase, and one variety, any color — Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111., first; C. C. Poll- worth Co., second; The B. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., third. Best vase, 40 blooms, white, one va- riety—C. C. Pollworth Co., first; Poehl- mann Bros. Co., second; The E. G. Hill Co.. third. Best vase, 40 blooms, pink, one va- riety— Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian Mich., first; The E. G. Hill Co., second; Mount Greenwood Cemeter.v Ass'n., Morgan Park. 111., third. Best vase, 40 blooms, yellow, one va- riety— Poehlmann Bros. Co., first; The E. G. Hill Co., second; C. C. Pollworth Co., third. Best vase, 25 blooms, at least 10 va- rieties, silver cup — C. C. Pollworth Co. Best 20 blooms, white, one variety — C. C. Pollworth Co., first; The E. G. 968 The American Florist. Nov. 2$, Hill Co.. second; 15urlington Floral Co., Burlington, Wis., third; Mount Green- wood Cemetery Ass'n., fourth. Best 20 blooms, pink, one variety— Poehlmann Bros. Co., first; Herman Schwan. Milwaukee, second; Herman Staeps. Elm Grove, third; The E. G. Hill Co., fourth. Best 20 blooms, yellow, one variety — C. C. Poll worth Co., first; Herman Staeps, second; The E. G. Hill Co., third; Mount Greenwood Cemetery Ass'n., fourth. Best 20 blooms, any other color, one variety— C. C. Pollworth Co., first; The E. G. Hill Co., second; Elmer D. Smith & Co., third. Best 12 blooms, yellow, one variety — C. C. Pollworth Co., first; Elmer D. Smith & Co., second; The E. G. Hill Co., third. Best 12 blooms, pink, one variety — Elmer D. Smith & Co., first; Mount Greenwood Cemetery Ass'n., second; C. C. Pollworth Co., third. Best 12 blooms, white, one variety — ■ C. C. Pollworth Co., first; Elmer D. Smith & Co., second; Mount Greenwood Cemetery Ass'n., third. Best 12 blooms, any other color — C. C. Pollworth Co., first; The E. G. Hill Co., second. Best 20 chrysanthemums, 20 varie- ties, in 20 vases, not less than 12-inch stems — C. C. Pollworth Co., first; The E. G. Hill Co., second; Elmer D. Smith & Co.. third. Best collection anemone varieties — Fox Point Floral Co., Milwaukee, first; The E. G. Hill Co., second. Best collection pompon varieties — The E. G. Hill Co., first; Hartje & Elder, Indianapolis, second. Best collection single varieties — The E. G. Hill Co., first; Fred Vogel, Jr. (James Livingston, gardener), Mil- waukee, second; Holton & Hunkel Co., third. Best display of orchids — Fred Vogel, Jr., first. MISCELLANEOUS CUT FLOWERS. Best display of double violets, 500 blooms, in five vases — Loeffler & Benke, W'atertown, first; Albert Loeifler, Watertown, second; Chas. Oehlen- schlaeger, Oconomowoc, third. Best display of lily of the valley, 250 spikes — Poehlmann Bros. Co., first; Holton & Hunkel, second; C. C. Poll- wortli Co., third. Best display of 50 cut lilies, Harrissi type — Premium equally divided between Holton & Hunkel Co., C. C. Pollworth Co., Mitchell St. Floral Co., Benjamin Gregory. Best display of snapdragon, not less than 50 spikes— Mueller & Schroeder Co., first; Gus Pohl, second. PALMS AND FERNS. Best Boston fern, not less than 10- inch pot — Holton & Hunkel Co., first; C. C. Pollworth Co., second. Best sport of Boston, not less than iO-inch pot— C. C. Pollworth Co., first; Edlefsen-Leidiger Co., second; A. Dett- nian & Son, Milwaukee, third. Best six Cibotium Scliiedei — Currie Bros. Co., Milwaukee, first; C. C. Poll- worth Co., second. Best collection of ferns, to consist of 15 varieties, not less than 50 square feet — Aug. F. Kellner Co., Milwaukee, first; C. C. Pollworth Co., second. Best group of Bostons, not less than 350 square feet — Holton & Hunkel Co., first; C. C. Pollworth Co., second. Best group of Boston sports, 50 square feet — C. C. Pollworth Co., first. Best group of palms, to cover 150 square feet — Holton & Hunkel Co., first; Edlefsen-Leidiger Co., second; Aug. F. Kellner Co.. third; Currie Bros. Co.. fourth. Best group of decorative plants, ar- ranged for effect, to cover not less than 200 square feet — Edlefsen-Leidiger Co., first; Jacob Freytag, Milwaukee, sec- ond; Currie Bros. Co., third; Aug. Kell- ner Co., fourth. Best specimen kentia — Benjamin Gregory, first. Best specimen phoenix — C. C. Poll- worth Co., first. Best group of araucarias, to cover* 75 square feet — Edlefsen-Leidiger Co., first; C. C. Pollworth Co., second; Cur- rie Bros. Co., third. Best 10 plants. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, or sports of same — J. A. Pe- terson, Cincinnati, O., first; J. M. Ma- thewson, Sheboygan, second; C. C. Pollworth Co., third. Best 10 plants. Primula obconica — Otto Eggebrecht, second. Best display of geraniums to cover not less than 25 square feet. Border plants permitted— Mitchell St. Floral Co., first; Heitman & Paerman, Mil- waukee, second; Otto Eggebrecht, third. Best arranged hanging basket with- out flowering plants — C. C. Pollworth Co.. first; Aug. F. Kellner Co., second. Best arranged hanging baskets to contain flowering plants as the main feature— C. C. Pollworth Co., first. Best 10 cyclamen — Carl Meier Co., Green Bay, first; Fox Point Floral Co., second; Chas. Kitzerow, Milwaukee, third; J. A. Peterson, fourth. EOSES. Best 50 American Beauties — Holton & Hunkel Co., first; Bassett & Wash- burn, Chicago, second; Poehlmann Bros. Co., third; A. C. Amling, May- wood, 111., fourth. Best 100 ■White Killarney— Holton & Hunkel Co,, first; Poehlmann Bros. Co., second. Best 100 Killarney — Poehlmann Bros. Co., first; Holton & Hunkel Co., sec- ond. Best 50 Richmond — Holton & Hunkel Best 25 yellow — Poehlmann Bros. Co., first; C. C. Pollworth Co., second. Best 25 any other variety— Holton & Hunkel Co., first; Poehlmann Bros. Co., second. CARNATIONS. Best 100 blooms white — Nic Zweifel, North Milwaukee, first; C. C. Poll- worth Co., second; Burlington Floral Co., third. Best 100 blooms light pink — Nic Zweifel, first; Manke Bros., North Mil- waukee, second; Mueller & Schroeder Co., third. Best 100 blooms pink Winsor shade — Burlington Floral Co., first; Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111., second; C. C. Pollworth Co., third. Best 100 blooms dark pink— C. C. Pollworth Co., first; Poehlman Bros. Co., second; Chicago Carnation Co., third. Best 100 blooms red or scarlet — Nic Zweifel, first; C. C. Pollworth Co., sec- ond; Manke Bros., third. Best 100 blooms, sweepstake, in above classes. The best 100 blooms to be selected from the winners, silver cup — Nic Zweifel. Best 50 blooms White Perfection^ Burlington Floral Co., first; Manke Bros., second; Nic. Zweifel, third. Best 50 blooms White Enchantress — C. C. Pollworth Co., first; Manke Bros., second; Burlington Floral Co., third. Best 50 blooms any other white — C. C. Pollworth Co., first; Mt. Green- wood Cemetery Ass'n., second; Nic. Zweifel, third. Best 50 blooms Victory — Nic. Zwei- fel, first; Poehlmann Bros. Co., second; Chicago Carnation Co., third. Best 50 blooms Beacon — Manke Bros., first; C. C. Pollworth Co., second; Nic. Zweifel, third. ^^^^^ »."^#':^>« ^^-..M, ^-. ^Hlflyc S^l ^# ^^^^^^^^^^^^iBHfe^^^^^.^ ' 1^, DISPLAY OF CUT ORCHIDS AT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK SHOW Exhibited by J. A. Manda. West Orange. N. J., and Awarded First Pn/e. See Last Issue. Page 912. Co., first; Poehlmann Bros. Co., second. Best 50 Killarney — Poehlmann Bros. Co., first; Holton & Hunkel Co.. second; Adam Zender, Rogers Park, 111., third. Best 50 yellow — Holton & Hunkel Co., first; Poehlmann Bros. Co., sec- ond. Best 50 any other variety — Bassett & Washburn, first; Poehlmann Bros. Co., second; Holton & Hunkel, third. Best 50 White Killarney— Holton & Hunkel Co., first; Poehlmann Bros. Co., second; Adam Zender, third. Best 25 Richmond — Holton & Hunkel Co., first; Poehlmann Bros. Co., sec- ond; C. C. Pollworth Co., third. Best 25 White Killarney — Poehlmann Bros. Co., first; Holton & Hunkel Co., second; C. C. Pollworth Co., third. Best 25 Killarney — Poehlmann Bros. Co., first; Holton & Hunkel Co., second. Best 50 blooms any other red or scar- let^ — Nic. Zweifel, first; C. C. Pollworth Co., second; Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Ass'n., third. Best 50 blooms O. P. Bassett— Muel- ler & Schroeder Co., first. Best 50 blooms Pink Enchantress— Manke Bros., first; Nic. Zweifel, sec- ond; Mueller & Schroeder Co., third. Best 50 blooms Winsor— -Nic. Zweifel, first; North Western Floral Co., Gross Point, second; H. Staeps, third. Best 50 blooms any other pink — Poehlmann Bros. Co., first; C. C. Poll- worth Co., second; Burlington Floral Co., third. Best 50 blooms crimson — Mt. Green- wood Cemetery Ass'n., first. Best 50 blooms white, introduction 1911— Nic. Zweifel, first; Chicago Car- nation Co., second. igii. The American Florist. 969 GENERAL VIEW OF THE MILWAUKEE FLOWER SHOW. Best 50 blooms pink Winsor shade, introduction 1911 — Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Ass'n., first; Chicago Carna- Lion Co., second. Best 50 blooms dark pink, introduc- lion 1911 — Manke Bros., first; Chicago Carnation Co., second. Best 50 blooms red or scarlet, intro- luction 1911— Nic. Zweifel, first. Honorable mention was awarded J. M. Mathewson, Sheboj-gan, Wis., for :ollection of Gloire de Lorraine, Glory )f Cincinnati and La Patrie begonias; lacob Freytag, Milwaukee. 'W^is., for ?roup of bouvardias; Fox Point Floral ^o., Milwaukee, Wis., for group of !:yclamen; E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, |ind,, for vase of Sunburst roses; Hen- ■y A. Dreer. Inc., Riverton, N. J., for rroup of Phoenix Roebelini and group if Cocos Wedelliana; A. N. Pierson, nc, Cromwell, Conn., for vase of Dark Pink Killarney Roses and vase of -chrysanthemums Chadwick Supreme, ■cored 85 points. Certificates of merit to W. T. Sy- nonds, Decorah, la., for carnations, ^ Needling, No. 7; A. N. Pierson. Inc.. >omwell. Conn., for vase of Double ■Vhite Killarney and vase of Killarney 'iueen roses. Canadian Horticultural Association. The annual exhibition of the Cana- lian Horticultural Association in the ■ U. Lawrence arena November 14-18 vas the most successful in the history if the association. The flowers, fruit nd honey displayed were all up to the lighest point of excellence and it is loubtful if finer exhibits are put up anywhere. Thousands of boxes of fruit vorked into intricate designs, beauti- ul groups of chrysanthemum and foli- ige plants, large vases of flowers and the many floral designs and eight deco- rated tables made an effect which is hard to describe. In chrysanthemum plants there were specimen plants shown by Sir Henry Pellatt grown in 10-inch pots with 2.50 blooms, and in cut blooms. R. Jennings had them 11 inches across. The Dale Estate staged some fine American Beauties and a vase of well grown Mrs. Aaron Ward. The competition in many classes was very keen and the placing of the awards was no easy matter. Charles Sandiford and S. A. Anderson of Buf- falo were the judges. Among the visitors were H. Frank Darrow, New York; Arthur Zirkman, Philadelphia; P. S. McKenna, Mon- treal; R. H. Wright. Ottawa; Wilson Her, Berlin; H. L. Jansen, Berlin; A. H. Ewing, Woodstock; Wm. Gammage, London; W. Holt, Hamilton; Sam Kirk, Georgetown; H. H. Groff, Simcoe; H. Stansbury, Oakville. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS. Best one specimen, any variety or sized pot — D. Robertson. Reservoir Grounds, first; J. Boston, East Toron- to, second; E. F. Collins, Allan Gar- dens, Toronto, third. Best one standard, any variety or sized pot, stem not rnore than three feet — E. F. Collins, first; J. Boston, second. Best one specimen, white, in pot not to exceed 10-inch — D. Robertson, first; J. Boston, second; E. F. Collins, third. Best one specimen, pink — J. Boston, first; E. F. Collins, second; D. Robert- son, third. Best one specimen, yellow, pot not to exceed 10-inch — J. Boston, first; E. F. Collins, second. Four specimens. Bush plants, one each of white, pink, yellow and dark color — Sir. H. M. Pellatt, Toronto, first; D. Robertson, second; E. F. CoUine, third; special prize, J. Boston. Best 25 single stems and flowered — E. F. Collins, first. Best three specimens, palms, any size, pots or tubs— W. Jay, Toronto, first. Best 12 specimens, palms, not less than four varieties, pots not to exceed 10-inch — W. Jay, first. Best collection, Nephrolepis ferns, 6-inch pot, not less than 10 varieties — W. Jay, first; E. F. Collins, second. Best six specimens, ferns, distinct varieties— W. Jay, first; E. F. Collins, second. Best six cyclamen, pots not to ex- ceed 8-inch— Sir H. M. Pellatt, first; Wilson Her, Berlin, second; K. H. Fudger, Toronto, third. Collection of primulas, pots not to exceed 8-inch, not less than 12 varie- ties— Wilson Her. first. Best six begonias, pots not to exceed S-inch— Sir H. M. Pellatt, first; W. Jay, second; H. H. Fudger, third. Best 12 decorative table plants, pots not to exceed 5-inch — W. Jay, first; H. H. Fudger, second; T. Manton, Eglin- ton. third. Best specimen orchid in flower — D. Robertson, first. Best three specimens orchids, dis- tinct varieties — T. Manton. first. Best six specimens orchids, distinct varieties — T. Manton, first. Best group of chrysanthemums and foliage plants arranged for effect, space not to exceed 100 square feet — Sir H. M. Pellatt, first; E. F. Collins, second; T. Manton, third; W. Jay, fourth. Best display of orchids, in which an- thurium, nepenthes and any foliage may be used, arranged for effect, space not more than 100 square feet — T. Manton, first; E. F. Collins, second. 970 The American Florist. Nov. 2s, Group of single and pompon chrys- anthemums, arranged for effect with foliage, space not exceeding 75 square feet— E. F. Collins, first; Sir H. M. Pel- latt, second; T. Manton, third. CUT BLOOM CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Best 2.5 blooms, not less than 20 va- rieties— Dale Estate, Brampton, first. Best 12 distinct varieties — Dale Es- tate, first. Best 25 Eaton varieties — R. Jenning, Brampton, first; Dale Estate, second. Best 25, any variety — R. Jenning, first; Dale Estate, second; A. S. Jen- ning, third. Best 12, one variety — Dale Estate, first; R. Jennings, second; Wilson Her, third. Best six distinct varieties, never be- fore exhibited in Ontario — A. S. Jen- nings, first; W. H. Foord, Deer Park, second. Best six white — R. Jenning, first; Dale Estate, second; H. T. Jenning, "Weston, third. Best six pink — Dale Estate, first; R. Jenning, second; Wilson Her, third; A. S. Jenning Co.. fourth. Best six yellow — R. Jenning, first; Dale Estate, second; Wilson Her, third; H. T. Jenning. fourth. Best six crimson — T. Jenning, first; ■W. H. Foord, second; H. F. Jenning, third; R. Jenning, fourth. Best six any other color — Dale Es- tate, first; A. S. Jenning Co., second; R. Jenning, third; H. W^. Foord. fourth. Best vase of single chrysanthemums, arranged for effect, with any foliage — R. Jenning. first; G. D. Manton, Eglin- ton. second; H. T. Jenning. third. Best vase of pompons — H. T. Jen- ning, first; R. Jenning, second. Twelve blooms, not less than six dis- tinct varieties, entries confined to ex- hibitors with not more than 5,000 feet of glass — A. S. Jenning, first; Geo. Mills, Toronto, second. CAKN.^TIONS. Best 25 white, named— R. Jenning, first: Dale Estate, second; W. Her, third. Best 25 red, named— Dale Estate, first; R. Jenning, second. Best 25 light pink— R. Jenning, first; Dale Estate, second; W. Her. third. Best 25 dark pink, darker than Winsor— R. Jenning, first; Dale Estate, second; "W. Her, third. Best 25 crimson — Dale Estate, first. Best 50 blooms, one variety— R. Jen- ning, first; Dale Estate, second. Best 50 blooms, any variety, with any foliage, arranged loosely in vase, arrangement to count in judging, not necessarily grown by exhibitor— Dale Estate, first; R. Jenning, second. Best 100 carnation bloms, any vari- ety—R. Jenning, first; Dale Estate, second. KOSES. Best 12 white— Dale Estate, first; Toronto Floral Co., Davisville, second. Best 12 pink— Dale Estate, first; Toronto Floral Co.. second. Best 12 red — Dale Estate, first. Best 12 light pink — Dale Estate, first; Toronto Floral Co.. second. Best 12 American Beauties — Dale Estate, first; G. D. Manton, Eglinton, second. Best 25 American Beauties — Dale Estate, first. Best vase of .50 roses, arrangement to count in judging, not necessarily grown by exhibitor, American Beauty excluded — Dale Estate, first; S. R. Frost. Toronto, second. Best 200 lily of the valley— Toronto Floral Co., first; Dale Estate, second. Best bunch of .50 violets, single — Dale Estate, first; W. E. Calvert, Brampton, second; Carl Mart, Lamb- ton, third. Best funeral design, not more than 42 ins. over all — C. Lewis, Toronto, first: A. S. Jenning, second; S. A. Frost, third. Best presentation basket of chrys- anthemums, not to exceed 30 inches over all — C. E. Lewis, first; S. A. Frost, second; A. Moore Co., Georgetown, third; J. Boston, fourth. Best original arrangement of flowers for bridal effect— T. Manton, first; S. A. Frost, second; Wilson Her, third. Best panel decoration. Mirror not to exceed 24 square feet — T. Manton, first; G. D. Manton, second; .S. A. Frost, third; C. E. Lewis, fourth. Detroit Flower Show. The Detroit Florist Club's fall show opened auspiciously in Twentieth Cen- tury building, November 14. The exhibits included some magnificent blooms and well-grown plants. The judges were W. P. Craig, Philadelphia; Geo. O. Rackham and J. K. Stock. The displays by the retailers not in com- petition were specially attractive and consisted of table decorations, baskets and groups of plants, the exhibitors being G. H. Taepke. W. B. Brown, E. A. Fetters, Hufford & Mabius, L. Bemb Floral Co., John Breitmeyer's Sons, Scribner Floral Co., Harry Rackham and McHugh Floral Co. The attend- ance was encouraging at the opening and prospects were good for increas- ing numbers through the days follow- ing. Following are the awards : CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Fifty blooms, one variety — Thos. Browne, first; G. H. Taepke, second. Fifty blooms, in one vase not less than five varieties — Thos. Browne, first; Fred Pautke, second. Twenty-five blooms, in one vase, not less than five varieties — Fred Pautke, first; Thos, Browne, second. Ten blooms, white — Thos. Browne, first; Theo. Damrow, second. Ten bloohis, pink — Thos. Browne, first; G. H. Taepke, second. Ten blooms, yellow — Thos. Browne, first; A. Von Boeselager, second. Ten blooms, red — A. Von Boeselager, first; Fred Breitmeyer, second. Ten blooms, bronze — Thos. Browne, first; Fred Pautke, second. Twenty-five blooms, 12 or more va- rieties— Fred Breitmeyer, first; Thos. Browne, second. Ten blooms, ten varieties — Fred Breitmeyer, first; Thos. Browne, sec- ond. Twelve blooms, six varieties — Fred Breitmeyer, first; Thos. Browne, sec- ond. Six vases pompons, six varieties — Fred Kalbe, first; Chas. Plumb, second. Three vases pompons, three varie- ties— Fred Kalbe, first; Fred Breitmey- er, second. Six vases, singles — Fred Breitmeyer, first; Fred Pautke, second. Three vases, singles — Fred Kalbe, first; Fred Pautke, second. Best collection chrysanthemum plants — Fred Pautke, first. Best vase seedling pompons — Fred Breitmeyer, first; Fred Pautke, second. Best vase seedling singles — Fred Breitmeyer, second. One hundred blooms, carnations — Robert Klegge, first. Fifty blooms, white — Robert Klegge, first; A. J. Stahelin, second. Fifty blooms, pale pink — A. J. Stahe- lin, first; A. Von Boeselager, second. Fifty blooms, rose pink — Robert Klegge, first; A. J. Stahelin, second. Fifty blooms, Lawson pink — A. Von Boeselager, first; Thos. Browne, sec- ond. Fifty blooms, scarlet — A. J. Stahelin, first; Fred Miesel, second. Fifty blooms, any other color — Rob- ert Klegge, second. Fifty American Beauty roses— Fred Breitmeyer, first. Twenty-five American Beauties — Fred Breitmeyer, first. Twenty-five red roses — Robt. Klegge,' first; Fred Breitmeyer, second. | Twenty-five pink — Chas. Plumb, first; Fred Breitmeyer, second. Twenty-flve white — Chas. Plumb, first; Fred Breitmeyer, second. Twenty-five yellow — Fred Breitmey- er, first. PLANTS. Six Begonia de Lorraine — M. Bloy, first; Chas. Plumb, second. Six cyclamen — Fred Miesel, first; B. Schroeter, second. Six primroses — G. H. Taepke, first; Beard Bros., second. Six foliage plants — M. Bloy, first; i Chas. Plumb, second. Specimen fern — M. Bloy, first; Fred ; Miesel, second. Display of orchids— B. Schroeter, I first. Vase of white pompons not yet dis- ' seminated — Fred I3reitmeyer. Display of Helen Newberry pompons —Fred Pautke, first. , One hundred single violets — Fred Breitmeyer, first; Robert Klegge, sec- ond. One hundred lilies of the valley — j Robert Klegge, first. One hundred cosmos — Robert Klegge, first. PRIVATE GARDENERS. Twenty - four blooms, chrysanthe- mums, 12 varieties — John Davidson, first. Ten, blooms, ten varieties — John Da- vidson, first. Twelve blooms, six varieties — John Davidson, first. Largest bloom — John Davidson, first. Lake Geneva Chrysanthemum Show. The seventh annual chrysanthemum exhibition of the Lake Geneva Garden- ers' and Foreman's Association was held at St. Francis hall Nov. 7-8. This exhibition was one of the best this as- sociation has ever put up. The plants and cut flowers showed great improve'- ment and the competition was so keen in many of the classes that the judge, Wm. Currie of Milwaukee, was puzzled at times to decide, but when he was through everybody was satisfied, and Mr. Currie's decisions were a great credit to him. The new horticultural hall now under construction will soon be ready for occupancy, which will give much needed room for the exhibitions of all kinds are getting larger every year, which shows the progressiveness of the gardeners at Lake Geneva and the interest which their employers take in horticulture. Following are the awards : CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Six white blooms— Edw. Sandgren \ (gardener to N. K. Pairbank), first;, Frank R. Kuehne (gardener to F. Dj Countiss), second: A. Johnson (gardenf er to R. T. Crane), third. Six yellow blooms — J. J. Krupa {sax^ dener to N. W. Harris), first; Franh R. Kuehne, second: Rob. Blackwood' gardener to S. W. Allerton), third. Six pink blooms — Rob. Blackwood, first: J. J. Krupa, second; Frank R. Kuehne, third. « Six any other color — Rob. Blackwood, first; A. Johnson, second. Twelve mixed— A. J. Smith (gardener to J. J. Mitchell), first; Frank R. Kuehne, second; A. Johnson, third. Twelve white— A. J. Smith, first; Frank R. Kuehne, second. Twelve yellow — A. J. Smith, first; A. Johnson, second; Rob. Blackwood, third. Eighteen mixed, six varieties — Frank R. Kuehne, first. Six Major Bonnaffon — J. J. Krupa, first; A. Johnson, second; Frank R. Kuehne, third. ' Six Dr. Enguehard — Rob. Blackwood, first: J. J. Krupa, second; Frank R. Kuehne, third. igii. The American Florist. 971 MILAVAUKEE FLORISTS' CLUB AND GUESTS AT BOHEMIAN SUPPER, NOVEMBER 18. 1912. Six Timothy Eaton — Frank R. Kuehne, first; Rob. Blackwood, sec- ond. Six Col. D. Appleton— Rob. Black- wood, first; Edw. Sandgren, second; A. Johnson, third. Pour vases pompons, four varieties — Rob. Blackwood, first; A. Johnson, sec- 'ond. Four vases anemone, four varieties —Rob. Blackwood, first; A. Johnson, second. Collection anemones — -Wm. P. Long- land (gardener to C. W. Hutchinson), first. Four vases single, four varieties — A. Johnson, first; Wm. P. Longland, sec- :ond. BOSES. Twelve American Beauties — A. John- son, first. Twelve pink— A. J. Smith, first; Rob. Blackwood, second. Twelve yellow— Rob. Bl a c k w o o d, first; A. Johnson, second. Twelve red — Rob. Blackwood, first. CARNATIONS. Twelve white — A. J. Smith, first; A. Johnson, second. Twelve light pink — Rob. Blackwood, first; A. J. Smith, second; A. Johnson, third. Twelve dark pink — A. J. Smith, first; Rob. Blackwood, second. Twelve crimson — A. J. Smith, first. Twenty-five mixed, one vase — A. J. Smith, first; A. Johnson, second. Twenty-five lily of the valley— A. Johnson, first; J. J. Krupa, second. Fifty single violets — Frank R. 'Kuehne, first; A. Johnson, second. Display of cut flowers not chrysan- themums— A. Johnson (orchids), first. CHBYSANTHEMUM PLANTS. Specimen large flowering — Rob. Blackwood, first; Frank R. Kuehne, second. I Specimen pompon — A. J. Smith, first; 'Rob. Blackwood, second. Specimen anemone — Frank R. Kuehne, first; M. Barrett (gardener to M. A. Ryerson), second. Specimen single — Rob. Blackwood, first; Frank R. Kuehne, second. ' Specimen showing clear stem, white —A. J. Smith, first; Rob. Blackwood, second; Frank R. Kuehne, third. Specimen yellow — Frank R. Kuehne, I first; A. J. Smith, second. Specimen pompon — Rob. Blackwood, first; A. J. Smith, second. Specimen anemone — A. Johnson, first; Frank R. Kuehne, second. Specimen single — Rob. Blackwood, first: Frank R. Kuehne, second; A. J. Smith, third. Standards — A. J. Smith, first; Frank R. Kuehne, second and third. Five plants single, five varieties in 6-inch pots — Rob. Blackwood, first; A. Johnson, second. Five plants anemones, five varieties in 6-inch pots — Rob. Blackwood, first; A. Johnson, second. Five plants single, five varieties in S-inch pots — Rob. Blackwood, first; A. Johnson, second. Best seedling, 1911— TVm. P. Long- land, first; Frank R. Kuehne, second. Five plants single, five varieties in 12-inch pots— A. J. Smith, first; Rob. Blackwood, second. Group of chrysanthemums, 10 0 square feet — A. J. Smith, first; J. J. Krupa, second; A. Johnson, third. Group of pompons, 50 square feet— Wm. P. Longland, first. Group of anemones, 50 square feet — Wm. P. Longland, first. Twelve single stems, not over 36 inches, in 6-inch pots — J. J. Krupa, first; Rob. Blackwood, second. Three foliage plants — A. J. Smith, first; J. J. Krupa, second. Specimen foliage plant showing best skill of gardener — A. J. Smith, first; J. J. Krupa, second. Specimen flowering plant showing best skill — Frank R. Kuehne, first; J. J. Krupa, second. Mr. Krupa also exhibited several splendid ferns and Begonia Gloire de Lorraine which deserve special men- tion. The exhibits in vegetables were fully up to if not ahead of the high standard of former years. In display of 15 species J. J. Krupa won first; H. Larson (gardener to C. H. Wacker), second. In display of twenty varieties — J. J. Krupa, first; Rob. J. Sampson (gardener to E. F. Swift), second. Axel Johnson. DuLUTH, Minn.— The annual meeting of the Duluth Horticultural Society was held November 7. J. H. Kimball was elected president and S. George Stevens, secretary. A proposition to hold a rose festival another year was discussed. Eiberon Horticultural Society. The third annual chrysanthemum ex- hibition of the Eiberon Horticultural Society was held at the Casino, Asbury Park, N. J., November 7-8. The Ca- sino being large there was plenty of room to show all exhibits to good ad- vantage, and the foliage and flowering plants, also fruit and vegetables, were well displayed. This exhibition was the first of its kind ever held in this fashionable re- sort and was one of the best shows of the season. Competition was very keen in all classes. The Asbury Park special prizes, which called for 50 blooms of chrysanthemums, 10 in a vase, long stemmed, not less than five varieties, brought exhibitors from a great distance. The prizes in this class were $100.00, .?.50.00 and $25.00. Ross Fenton of Asbury Park had a much admired exhibit, laid out to represent a garden with hojse attached and sur- rounded with ferns, palms and chrys- anthemums. M. H. Kruschka, of As- bury Park, had a large collection of ferns and general florist stock. Wm. Tricker, of Arlington, N. J., displayed his new Vinca minor aurea for which he received a certificate of merit. There was great rivalry among the amateurs, their exhibits being very creditable, one table being used for plants and flowers. L. A. Corlin, landscape gardener, of Eiberon, made a very fine display on the stage of foliage plants and ferns, which increased the beautiful appear- ance of the Casino. It made a charm- ing effect — not for competition. There were fruits exhibited from several estates worthy of special mention. Mr. McLean, of Monmouth Co., N. J., also had a large exhibit of fruit much ad- mired in color and size. The Asbury Park Casino proved an excellent place for the exhibition which was well patronized by Asbury Park and surrounding towns. The judges were Alexander McKenzie, Glen Cove, L. I.; Peter Duff, West Orange, N. J., and George Middleton, Tarrytown, N. Y. The awards are as follows : Group of chrysanthemums — Jas. Kennedy (gardener to Mme. Lilian N. Young), first; A. Bauer (gardener to Henry Goldman), second. Specimen bush plant— Peter Murray (gardener to S. R. Guggenheim), first; A. Bauer, second. 972 The American Florist. Nov. 2^,' Specimen bush, single— P. Murray, first; A. Bauer, second. Specimen anemone — Wm. Dowlen, Rumson, N. Y., first; A. Bauer, second. Specimen standard— A. Bauer, first; P. Murray, second. Specimen bush plant — A. Bauer, first; P. Murray, second. Group foliage plants — P. Murray, first; Chas. O. Duncan (gardener to Mrs. Washington Wilson), second. Three specimen palms— Wm. Turner (gardener to M. C. D. Borden), first; Chas. O. Duncan, second. One specimen palm— P. Murray, first; Chas. O. Duncan, second. One specimen foliage plant — P. Mur- ray, first; C. O. Duncan, second. Three ferns— P. Murray, first; C. O. Duncan, second. Six rex begonias — C. O. Duncan, first. Thirty-six chrysanthemums in six varieties — Geo. Hale (gardener to E. D. Adams), first; Wm. Turner, second. Eighteen blooms in six varieties— P. Murray, first; Jas. Kennedy, second. Twenty blooms, distinct, 12-inch stem— Jas. Kennedy, first; A. Bauer, second. Twelve blooms, distinct varieties — Wm. Dowlen, first; Jos. Mills (gar- dener to Mrs. Jack Rothschild), second. Six white— Jas. Kennedy, first; A. Bauer, second. Six yellow — Jas. Kennedy, first; P. Murray, second. Six pink — Jas. Kennedy, first; A. Bauer, second. Six crimson— D. C. Kelly (gardener to B. J. Greenhut), first; Jas. Kennedy, second. Six bronze — Jas. Kennedy, first; D. C. Kelly, second. Six any other color— A. Bauer, first; Jas. Kennedy, second. Eighteen blooms arranged for effect — Jas. Kennedy, first; A. Bauer, sec- ond. Six vases singles, six sprays to vase —P. Murray, first; Geo. Masson (gar- dener to T. T. Kinney), second. Twelve blooms double (members without glass)— Ed. O'Rourke, first. Display hardy chrysanthemums — Ed. O'Rourke, first. ROSES. Twelve American Beauty roses — A. A. McDonald (gardener to J. B. Duke), first; A. Bauer, second. Twelve white— A. A. McDonald, first; A. Bauer, second. Twelve pink— A. Bauer, first; Robt. Scott (gardener to George Gould), second. Twelve any other color — Geo. H. Gregory, first; W. R. Seymour (gar- dener to T. M. Goldsmith), second. CARNATIONS. Twelve white — Geo. Hale, first; H. A. Kettel, second. Twelve dark pink — Geo. Masson, first; H. A. Kettel, second. Twelve light pink— H. A. Kettel, first; Geo. Masson, second. Twelve red— Geo. Hale, first; H. A. Kettel, second. Twelve any other color — H. A. Ket- tel. first: Geo. Hale, second. Vase 25 blooms— H. A. Kettel, first; Geo. Masson, second. One hundred violets, single — Geo. Hale, first; D. C. Kelly, second. SPECIALS. Peter Henderson & Co. for six chrys- anthemums— A. Bauer, first; H. A. Kettel, second. Asbury Park Special, 50 blooms — W. W^ert (gardener to Howard Gould), first; Wm. Turner, second; A. A. Mc- Donald, third. Table of orchids, four feet in diame- ter— Wm. Turner, first; A. Bauer, sec- ond. W. R. Seymour. RUMSON. N. J.— William Mears is making extensive repairs to his green- house Connecticut Horticultural Society. The annual exhibition of the Con- necticut Horticultural Society was held in Putnam Phalanx hall, Hartford, Conn., November 8. The flowers were of much higher standard than have been shown in past years. One of the largest exhibitors was J. F. Huss, gar- dener for James J. Goodwin. A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, made a large dis- play. The judges were Gustave X. Amrhyn and John N. Champion of New Haven, who made the following awards : Best three specimen plants, distinct varieties — John P. Huss (superintend- ent for James J. Goodwin, Hartford ) , first; J. A. Weber (gardener for Wal- ter L. Goodwin, Hartford), second. Best two specimen standards, dis- tinct varieties — John F. Huss, first. Best specimen bush plant — John F. Huss, first; J. A. Weber, second. Best twelve single stem, distinct va- rieties— J. A. Weber, first; N. Nelson, second. Best six single stem, six distinct va- rieties— N. Nelson, first. Best twelve pompons — John F. Huss. first. Best three specimen pompons — John F. Huss, first. _ Best specimen pompon — J. A. Weber, first. Best twenty-five cut blooms, distinct varieties — J. A. Weber, first; N. Nel- son, second. Best twelve cut blooms, distinct va- rieties— J. A. Weber, first; Mrs. W. L. Gushing (Thomas Stentiford, garden- er), Simsbury, second. Best six cut blooms, distinct varie- ties— Walter Angus, Chapinville, first; Mrs. W. L. Gushing, second. Best six yellow blooms — Walter An- gus, first; Alfred Cebelius (gardener for Professor M. W. Jacobus, Hart- ford), second. Best six red — Mrs. W. L. Gushing, first; "Walter Angus, second. Best six white — Walter Angus, first; John F. Huss, second. Best six pink — Mrs. W. L. Gushing, first; John F. Huss. second. Best six bronze — Mrs. W. L. Gushing, first; Alfred Cebelius, second. Best six blooms, any other color — Mrs. W. L. Gushing, first. Best three yellow — Mrs. W. L. Gush- ing, first; N. Nelson, second. Best three red blooms — Mrs. W. L. Gushing, first. Best three white blooms — Walter An- gus, first; N. Nelson, second. Best three pink blooms — Walter An- gus, first; Alfred Cebelius, second. Best three bronze blooms — Mrs. W. Gushing, first; "Warren S. Mason (gar- dener for A. A. Pope, Farmington), second. Best three blooms, any other color — Mrs. W. L. Gushing, first; N. Nelson, second. One best incurved, any color — Mrs. "W. L. Gushing, first; Walter Angus, second. One best reflexed. any color — Walter Angus, first; Mrs. W. L. Gushing, sec- ond. Best standard, any variety — John F. Huss, first. Best specimen plant, anemone — J. A. Weber, first; John F. Huss, second. Best specimen plant, single — John F. Huss, first; Alfred Cebelius, second. Best specimen plant, pompon — J. A. Weber, first. Best twelve sprays anemone; best collection of sprays, single: best col- Uection of cut pompons — Warren S. Mason. Group of chrysanthemums, ferns, and foliage plants — John F. Huss, first. Best bunch of violets— Whiting Greenhouse, Hartford (Carl Peterson, manager), first. Best two specimen plants of begonia Gloire de Lorraine — John F. Huss, first. Best two specimen plants of begonia,' white— John F. Huss, first; J. A. Web- er, second. Best vase of cosmos. Lady Lenox—: John F. Huss, first. Worcester county Horticultural Society. The Worcester County Horticultural Society held one of the finest exhibi- tions of plants, roses and chrysanthe- mums ever seen in Worcester, Mass., at its annual chrysanthemum show, November 9, which was visited by fully 4,000 persons. The hall was beautifully decorated, representing an old-fash- ioned garden. The central avenue wasi formed by bay trees and alternating stands of chrysanthemums. At the end of the hall the stage was banked with' roses, exhibited by H. F. A. Lange and I the Worcester Conservatories. The four largest stands in the hall: were occupied by H. F. A. Lange, C. D. Mackie and the Worcester Conserva-; tories, florists, and Edw. W. Breed, a landscape gardener of note. The be- gonias exhibited by H. F. A. Lange also' attracted considerable attention. [ G. W. Knowlton and Mrs. J. C. ' Whitin carried off many prizes for ex- > hibits of single blooms. An excellent' display of fruit was also shown. The awards were : CUT BLOOMS, CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Twelve blooms — George "W. Knowl- ton, first; Mrs. John C. Whitin, second. Six blooms — George W. Knowlton, first; Mrs. John G. Whitin, second; i John Gunn, third. Best bloom — George W. Knowlton, first; Mrs. John C. Whitin, second. Ten blooms, white — George "W. ' Knowlton, first; Mrs. J. C. Whitin, sec- i ond. ] Ten blooms, pink — George W. Knowl- ton, first; Mrs. J. C. Whitin, second; John Gunn. third. Ten blooms, yellow — G. W. Knowl- ton, first; John Gunn, second; Mrs. J. C. Whitin, third. Ten blooms, red — G. W. Knowlton, first; John Gunn, second; Mrs. J. C. Whitin, third. Twenty-five blooms — G. W. Knowl- ton, first; Mrs. J. C. "Whitin, second; "Worcester Conservatories, third. Pompon — George Wells, first; Mrs. J. F. Whitin, second; Mrs. Percy C. Forbes, third. Single varieties — H. F. A. Lange, first; G. "W. Knowlton, second; Mrs. Percy C. Forbes, third. Plants and flowers in groups — H. F. A. Lange, first; Edward "W. Breed, sec- ond; Worcester Conservatories, third. For unrestricted display, open to out- siders, the following were awarded prizes : Charles D. Mackie, plant dis- play; H. F. A. Lange, roses, bay trees, begonias, chrysanthemums; "Worcester Conservatories, roses; E. W. Breed, chrysanthemums, pansy displ^iy; John Gunn, chrysanthemums; Charles Pot- ter, chrysanthemums; George W. Knowlton. chrysanthemums; James C. Draper, chrysanthemums: Mrs. W. E. Sargent, Mrs. J. W. Watson, Mrs. H. R. Hildreth, Miss Lucy M. Coulson and Mrs. A. E. Ackley, for ferneries and fern globes. M. W. R. Rhode Island Horticultural Society. The Rhode Island Horticulture Soci- ety held its annual fall show in Elysi- um Hall, Providence, R. I., November 4-5, and the exhibit excelled any that has been held by the sociefy in a num- ber of years. The co-operation shown by the members of the Florists' and Gardeners' Club of Rhode Island in the preliminary arrangements, together with the display of flowers, while not as large in quantity as in past years, but way ahead in quality, were two of the principal features that contrib- uted to place the show ahead of ttte average in recent years. The cut flower section, occupying the left wing of the hall, was also an at- rgri. The American Florist. 973 tractive feature with choice specimens o( chrysanthemums, both single and double, roses and carjiations arranged in many large vases on tables. The manner in which the growers and com- mercial men came forward in support of the efforts of the show committee after the apathy shown for some years was very gratifying to the management of the show, who felt that all concerned had received good recompense for their efforts. The show was held in connec- tion with the Rhode Island Boys' Corn exhibit conducted by the State Board of Agriculture and the fall fruit show of the society. The judges were Cor- nelius Hofstra and Eugene McCarron. The awards were as follows : Killarney roses — Burlie & Burns, Cranston, first. One hundred carnations — John A. Macrae, first; Alexander Macrae, sec- ond. Violets — J. Kopelman & Co., first. Mantel decorations — William A. Ap- pleton, first. Palms and foliage plants — C. H. Hunt, first; William Appleton, second. Garden Japanese evergreens — W^il- liam Appleton, special mention and gratuity. One white chrysanthemum — Alexan- der Macrae, first. Twelve yellow — F. S. Peck, Barring- ton, first; Alexander Macrae, second. Twelve any other color — F. S. Peck, first. Gratuities — Vase of large mixed va- . rieties, F. S. Peck, Barrington; collec- tion of single mixed, Alfred M. Powell, Providence. F. K. G. Cincinnati Flower Show. The flower show closed on Novem- ber 8. Some of the exhibits experi- enced considerable difiiculty on account of the sudden cold snap. C. H. Totty's shipment while in the express ware- house was completely frozen. These chrysanthemums were all of them ele- gant specimens. R. Witterstaetter lost his show plants in chi'syanthemuras when a sash was blown from a cold frame on Saturday night and the ther- mometer took a sudden drop. He how- ever took quite a number of prizes with others that he called seconds which he had in the greenhouse at the time. The competition in all classes was very keen. A vase of 50 Major BonnafEon and one of Golden Eagle received a very large amount of the public's at- tention. Tuesday brought out the finest dis- play of carnations ever gotten together at this time of the year. The quality seemed more like that at a carnation show than a fall show. R. Witter- staetter won the silver cup for best seedling carnation with Valentine. H. W. Rieman won the silver cup for best seedling chrysanthemum. The prizes awarded Thursday and Friday were as follows : Best table decorations — Tromey's Flower Shop, second; Edith F. Kyrk, third. Bride's and bridesmaid's bouquets — Hardesty & Co., first; Edith F. Kyrk, third. Handle basket — Hardesty & Co., first; Edith F. Kyrk, second; Tromey's Flow- er Shop, third. leading chrysanthemums in the mar- ket are Major Bonnaffon, White Bon- naffon. Dr. Enguehard, W. H. Chad- wick and Timothy Eaton. The pom- pons are selling well, especially the yellow and bronze. The situation in roses is the same as has stared us in the face all the fall, namely, pink sell- ing quickly and white almost glutted. The supply of red roses is running short owing to most of the growers go- ing off crop at one time. With Amer- ican Beauties the supply and demand for long are about even. More me- dium and short stemmed ones could easily be used. Carnations are almost around to Christmas and late win- ter form. The Enchantress, White and Rose Pink, White Perfection, Delhi and Beacon are all good. The supply is in- creasing and prices on the best have moved a point in the same direction. All kinds started to sell nicely at the beginning of this week. Lilies are good property but bring only fair prices. Lily of the valley are disposed of nicely but not as quickly as during the past fortnight. New York double and single violets are in demand. Other stock includes orchids, pansies and stevia. There is a good call for all lines of green goods. NOTES. The smoker arranged by the com- mittee, C. E. Critchell, P. J. dinger and Chas. H. Hoffmeister, on Thursday evening was a huge success. Everyone present had one good time. Gus Adrian, president of the Cincinnati society, welcomed the guests and presented Chas. H. Hoffmeister as the toastmast- er for the evening. The latter then in- troduced R. Vincent, Jr., president- elect of the S. A. F.; H. E. Philpott, president of the Chicago Florists' club; Irwin Bertermann, Indianapolis; Otto Koenig, St. Louis; A. C. Kohlbrand, vice-president Chicago Florists' club; W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind.; I. Ros- nosky, Philadelphia, Pa.; George R. Gause, Richmond, Ind.; Ernst Rie- mann, Indianapolis; J. W. Page, Hampton, England; Adolph H. Poehl- mann, Chicago; Henry Schwartz and R. Witterstaetter, Cincinnati. -h Cincinnati. NO RUSH FOR STOCK. Last week the buyers did not rush to get stock. Everything really classy was taken up, but considerable, espe- cially the bunch, smaller and medium size chrysanthemums, moved slowly. Even Dianas, while they cleaned up from day to day, did not move with their accustomed vigor of other sea- sons. Shipping business in all lines has, however, continued strong. The Milwaukee Florists' Club. The Milwaukee Florists' Club enter- tained a large number of the visitors to the show last week at a bohemian supper in the St. Charles hotel Satur- day evening, November 18. There was an abundance of Milwaukee's choicest products served by the daintiest of maidens and accompanied by vocal and instrumental music, in which the hosts and their guests heartily joined at times. C. C. Pollworth was toastmas- ter and when the tables had been cleared he called upon President Asmus of the Society of American Florists, who spoke for the society and its work. President-elect Vincent, of the same organization, was the next speaker, urging the attendance of all present at the great Chicago convention next Au- gust, adding that indications in all sec- tions point to the largest gathering in the history of the trade. Wallace R. Pierson, of Cromwell, Conn., was in- troduced as a "grafter" and spoke of "the tie that binds," referring to the trade paper devoid of politics which reaches all sections of the country, holding the varied interests close to- gether for the general welfare. P. J. Foley followed, telling of the sleepless nights the visit meant for him caring for visitors and others tired out with the cares of show days. President Philpott, of the Chicago Florists' Club, then presented President Hunkel, on behalf of the Chicago club, with a handsome ivory gavel as a memento of the occasion, the latter responding in suitable terms. Harry Balsley in- vited those in attendance to the rose and carnation meeting to be held at Detroit January 10-12. The other speakers included M. Barker, A. C. Kohlbrand, Nick Zweifel and John Degnan. Among the visitors we noted the fol- lowing: Clark E. .^dnms, Racine. Wis. Edw. Amerpolll. Janesville, Wis. Albert L. Amliiig and wife. Maywood,' 111. Otto H. Amling, MaywtxKj, 111. Paul Amling, Maywood, III. W. H. AmllDg and wife, Maywood, 111. Lulu Artmann, Sheboygan, Wis. Geo. Asmus. Chicago. Harry Balsley, Detroit, Mich. M. Barker, Chicago. Albert Benke, Watertown. Wis. Andrew Benson, Hinsdale, 111. .4. C. Benson, Chicago. Fred W. Bliese, Waukesha, Wis. E. Boulter, Winnetka. 111. Emil Buettner, Park Ridge, 111. H. L. Clapp, Ripon, Wis. W. P. Craig, Philadelphia, Pa. ■John Degnan. Chicago. W. S. Desmond, Minneapolis, Minn, Alfred Dietscb, Chicago. Geo. J. Dinkel, Springfield. 111. Albert Erickson, Western Springs, 111. .Tohn E. Evans, Richmond, Ind. E. Everett. Madison. Wis. Michael Fink. Chicago. P. J. Foley. Chicago. Guy M. French. Morton Grove. 111. Carl P. Fugleberg, Oshkosh. Wis. Mrs. A. Fulsinger, Racine, Wis. I'Mw. Goldenstein, Chicago. Nick Greivelding, Merrill. Wis. | W. Hartshorne, Joliet, 111. || : : Louis Hartung, Two Rivers, Wis. ! F. W. Helemans. Chicago. Theo. Helker. Merrill. Wis. F. Henks, Hubbard Woods, 111. E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind. Mrs. J. T. Hlnchlitte, Racine, Wis. \ H. B. Howard and wife, Chicago. Herman Jeksa, Lake 'Geneva, Wis. .1. E. Jones, Richmond, Intl. .1. W. Jung, Randolph, Wis. L. C. Jung, Randolph, Wis. J. J. Karins, Philadelphia, Pa. W. J. Keimel, Elmhurst, 111. P. C. Kesting, West Bend, Wis. Frank Klavacek, Gross Point, 111. Henry Klebm, Arlington Heights, 111. A. C. Kohlbrand. Chicago. W. L. Kroeschell, Chicago. F. R. Kuehne. Lake Geneva, Wis. E. P. Kurowski, Chicago. Fred Lautenschlager, Chicago. James Livingstone, Lake Geneva, Wis. .\lbert Loether, Watertown, Wis. Fred Loeffler. Watertown, Wis. L. P. Lord, Minneapolis, Minn. P. L. McKee, Chicago. E. H. Mann, Richmond, Ind. M. Mann, Chicago. J. E. Matthewson, Sheboygan, Wis. Arthur Mensche, Janesville, Wis. J. J. Michelsen, Chicago. A. Miller. Chicago. G. V. Nelson, Chicago. H. Nicholson, Joliet, 111. Vlasta B. Nyes, Racine, Wis. Peter Obertin and wife, Kenosha, Wis. E. A. OUinger, Chicago. Peter Olsem, Joliet, 111. B. O. Orpet, Lake Forest, 111. H. E. Philpott, Winnipeg, Man., Can. W. R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. Adolph Poehlmann and wife, Chicago. August Poehlmann and wife, Chicago. L. C. Porter, Racine, Wis. L. Prader, Baraboo, Wis. James Psenicka, Gross Point, 111. Martin Reukauf, Philadelphia, Pa. F. Rhodes, Hartford, Wis. John Rindfleiseh, Beloit, Wis. E. T. Ross, Baraboo. Wis. A. C. Rott, Joliet, 111. D, D. Roy. Chicago. N. J. Rupp, Chicago. M. Schileff. Wausau, Wis, O. A. Schroeder. Green Bay, Wis, E, L, Schultz, Oak Park, 111. W. W. Selmania. Chicago. A. J. Smith, Lake Geneva, Wis. Elmer D. Smith, Adrian. Mich. Otto Spledel, Oconomowoc, Wis. Viola Stack, Sheboygan, Wis. C. Stratton, Lancaster, Wis. C, O, Taylor, Louisville. Ky. W. A. Toole. Baraboo, Wis. G. W. Vatter, Marinette, Wis. J. C. Vaughan, Chicago- R. Vincent, Jr., and wife. White Marsh, Md. P. Vollker, Manitowoc, Wis. C, L, Washburn. Chicago. T. E. Waters. Chicago, Henry Wehrmann. Maywood, 111. Paul Weiss. Maywood, 111. H. C. Wendland. Elmhurst. 111. Hugo Will. Minneapolis, Minn. S. P. Willard, Jr., Chicago. Miss Winterson. Chicago. B. Winterson, Jr., Chicago. L. H. Winterson. Chicago. Louis Wittbold, Chicago. Mabelle Wood, Oshkosh, Wis. R. S. Woodyard, Chicago. S. F, Willard, Western Springs. 111. Herman Yates, Lake Geneva, Wis, John Zech, Chicago. I Adam Zender, Chicago. 974 The American Florist. Nov. 25, The American Florist 1885 Twenty Sixth Year 1911 Subscription, United States and Mexico, 81.00 a year, Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50 Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the Amekican Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlie if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 64 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS SuggestioDS for plant growers 961 —Azaleas 961 —Cinerarias 961 —Lily of the valley 961 — Polnsettias (illus.) 962 Electrical stimulation oC plants 962 The retail trade 962 — Z, D. Blackistone's new store 962 — Wedding decoration 962 — Holiday suggestions 962 Planting by use of dynamite 963 Orchid notes 964 — The cattleyas in November 964 Montague C. Wright (portrait 964 Dennis T. Connor (portrait) 966 Officers of the Colorado Florists' Club 966 The exhibitions 967 — Milwauliee flower show (illus.) 967 — Canadian Horticultural Association 969 — Detroit flower show 970 — Elberon Horticultural Society 971 — Connecticut Horticultural Society 972 — Worcester County Horticultural Society.. 972 — Rhode Island Horticultural Society 972 — Cincinnati flower show 973 Cincinnati 973 Milwauliee Florists' Club (illus.) 973 National Sweet Pea Society 974 Gude-De Shields wedding 974 The late .Tohn Jules Fonta 974 Milwaukee 976 Buffalo 976 Chicago 978 Pittsburg 986 St. Louis 986 Philadelphia 988 New York 990 Washington 990 Cleveland 994 The seed trade 998 —Vine seeds 998 —The bean crop 998 — Seed testing laboratories 998 . — Noxious seed laws 998 Denver, Colo 999 Market gardeners 1002 — Vegetable marrows 1002 Boston 1002 Tse nursery trade 1004 — Vines retaining foliage in autumn 1004 — Propagating busus anl euonymus 1004 ^California Association of Nurserymen 1004 — Catalpa Bungei 1004 Montreal 1008 Charleston, S. C 1016 Nashville, Tenn 1018 Otjr Boston correspondent elsewhere in this issue calls attention to the pos- sibility of a coal strike. The seventh annual convention of the American Civic Association will be held at the New Willard hotel, Washington, D. C, December 13-15. Have the Christmas stock of plants and accessories all ready at least a week before the holiday, and let the public know that you are prepared. Invite them to come and inspect the stock and make a good showing of what you liave. There are but few things more dis- appointing to a customer than to re- ceive a box of frozen flowers. It is useless to blame the express company. All plants and flowers should be so warmly wrapped, from November 1 to May 1, as to be guaranteed against all sudden changes of weather. National Sweet Pea Society. The following letter has been issued by President Sim to the members and friends of the National Sweet Pea So- ciety of America : Plans have been made to hold our annual meeting and exhibition jointly with the Massachusetts Horticultural Society July 1.3 and 14, 1912. As presi- dent of this society it is my desire that this should be the finest show of its kind ever held. Features are already assured which have never before been attempted. If you have a piece of land available where you could grow some sweet peas for this show you would be helping a good cause at slight expense. A committee is now at work on a pre- liminary schedule which should be ready for distribution about December 1, so that there will be ample time to study out the features for which you wish to compete. There will be special prizes for seedsmen, gardeners, com- mercial growers, retailers, amateurs, school children and school gardens. In behalf of the Sweet Pea Society I would like you to stir enthusiasm in your vicinity. If you could get the cot- tagers, the schools and your local pa- per interested it would mean increased business for you in time to come. We have received the support and co-oper- ation of the Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society, the Gardeners' and Flor- ists' Club of Boston, the gardeners of Lenox, the North Shore, Bar Harbor, and other places. There is no doubt as to the outcome of this event, but every little done now means a much greater success. William Sim, Pres. Gude-De Shields Wedding:. In the historic New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, where such men as Abraham Lincoln and John H. Har- lan have been pew holders, Marie Hen- rietta Gude, daughter of Adolphus and Mrs. Gude, and Charles Burton De Shields were married on the evening of November 15. Rev. Wallace Rad- cliffe, pastor of the church officiated. The ceremony, including decorations and other details, was the most beau- tiful and appropriate we ever wit- nessed. The decorations were execut- ed by the Gude Bros. Co. under the supervision of Wm. F. Gude and O. A. C. Oehmler. The platform in the rear of the pulpit or pastor's desk was an immense bank of palms. Large palms were also placed at appropriate places along the balconies or galleries of the church and large bay trees graced the entrance. The floral decorations were of pink and white chrysanthemums. Around the altar and for pew mark- ings, white chrysanthemums on au- tumn foliage were used. The front of the balconies was covered with south- ern smilax, with great bunches of pink chrysanthemums on autumn foliage appropriately spaced. In continuation of the scheme, hanging baskets of chrysanthemums were suspended from the balconies, the whole transforming the somber interior of the old church into a veritable autumn garden. The bride carried a bouquet of white or- chids and lilies of the valley. The maid of honor, Miss Blanche Rogers of Hatfield, Pa., carried mauve orchids. Miss Esther Gude, sister of the bride, and Miss Mae V. De Shields, sister of the bridegroom, carried white chrys- anthemums. The flower girl was Miss Louise Whitfield Carnegie Gude, daugh- ter of Wm. F. Gude and cousin of the bride. She carried a basket of pink roses with which she strewed the aisle in the path of the bridal party. She is a little girl but has inherited a good share of her papa's nerve and equa- nimity. The bride wore a white gown of crepe charmeuse trimmed with em- broidered chiffon and pearls, her white veil was held with sprays of lily of the valley. The maid of honor wore orchid crepe meteor, with pearl trimmings. The bridesmaids wore pink satin veiled with marquisette and gray cap effects of pale pink with pink ostrich aigrettes. The flower girl wore white lace over pink silk. Mrs. Gude, mother of the bride, and a charming matron, wore lavender silk and lace. The ceremony throughout was notable for good taste and the entire absence of any attempt at ostentatious display. In this young couple we feel more than a passing in- terest and trust that they will have a safe, happy and prosperous voyage o'er life's great ocean. The best man was Harold Elwood, the ushers were Adolphus Gude, Jr., brother of the bride; Albert Pike, Al- bert Fessenden and Everard Smith. After the wedding there was a recep- tion at "Gudemont" (Anacostia), the home of the bride's parents, for the bridal party and the near relatives of the contracting parties, the Gude home being also handsomely decorated. A. F. F. The Late John Jules Fonta. John Jules Fonta, a noted horticul- turist of New Orleans, La., and late superintendent of Audubon park of that city, died at his residence, 6030 Hurst street, November 10, aged 76 years. Mr. Fonta was a native of Varilhes, France, where in his youth he studied botany and learned to love flowers among which he worked throughout his life. He attended the Government Horticultural College of France and a few months after his graduation came to America, first locating in New York where he remained a short time. In 1869, he removed to New Orleans and with his superior knowledge of botany soon obtained a position. He later started in business with M. Ory and the firm was very successful. During the New Orleans Centennial Exposition he furnished the large palms for Horticultural Hall for which he received first prize. At the close of the exposition he was appointed super- intendent of Audubon park, which po- sition he held for many years. He was well-known to horticulturists of the country and had a wide acquaintance. Interested in all that pertained to floriculture he attended the convention of the Society of American Florists and was interested in the meeting and making the acquaintance of the flor- ists of the country. He is survived by a widow with whom * he was wedded for forty-three years, one brother and two sisters living in France. The funeral took place at his late residence, Saturday afternoon, November 11. New Canaan, Conn.— Stephen Hoyf s Sons Co. held their third annual fall show at the greenhouses on South Main street, continuing through the first week of November. Florence. S. C— The Palmetto Nur- series, DeWitt House, proprietor, ha^ completed a greenhouse 65x150 feet which will be devoted to carnation cul- ture. An up-town store has been open- ed in the Central Hotel building. igii. The American Florist. 976 Meetings Next Week. Baltimore, Md.. November 27. 8 p. m -tJur- dencrs' and Florists' Club of Baltimore, Flo rists' Bxchnnge hall, St. Paul and Franklin Btroets. Cleveland, 0., November 27, 7:30 p. m. — Cleveland Florists' Club, Progress ball, 2610 Dc- troFt avenue. Lake Forest, 111 tlcultural Sofioty ber. City Ilali. Lake Geneva, Wis.. December 2, 8 p. m. — Lake Geneva ilanlonfrs' and Foremen's Asso- .lation. News building. Lenox, Mass,, December 2. — Lenox Horticul- tural Society. Pasadena. Calif., December 1. 8 p. m. — Pasa- dena (.■ardeners' Association, Board of Trade rooms. West Colorjido street. San Francisco, Calif., December 2. — Pacific Coast Horticultural Society. November 29, 8 p. m. — Hor- f Lake Forest, Council Cham- Wants, For Sale, Etc One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., Sec RcadyRefercnce Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Sitnatlon Wanted— By as:ardener. 24 years old 7 years' experience: sober. Private place pre- ferred. Key 515. care American Florist, Situation Wanted— Florist. G«iman all around maD wishes position: eood references; Chicaeo preferred. Key 492. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Young man wants place as fireman: 17 years experience; sood ChicaKO references. Address Key 504. care American Florist. SituationWflntCd-By first class orchid grower: long experience io good places: both commeicial and private. Address Key 525. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By orchid grower: first- class experience; good knowledge of roses, 'mums, carnations, etc.: age 29. Address Key 524. care .'\merican Florist. Situation Wanted— By fir&tclass grower of roses, carnations, pot and bedding plants: can give first class references: Chicago preferred. Rey 5?3. care American Floiist. Situatton Wanted- By young lady tiorist; rirst- class saleslady; good d'signer: capableof takiag charge: city pref"--rred: lity roleiences. .\ddress Ke\52^^. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Experienced seedsman wishes to make a change: all branches; planting, breeding, growing, cataloguing, packing and selling, farm, vegetable acd liower setds. Key 520. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By first class florist and plantsman: Americao. married, strictly sober and reliable : 22 years' experience; Al grower and propagator, also good designer; eastern states preferred. Address Key 512. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a Scotch gardener and florist; life's practical experience: well up in landscape work, greenhouses, vegetable garden, making up a new place or tunning a private estate; first class reference in this country and Britain, Key 516. care American Florist. ' iTTTT Situation Wanted— As grower, private or com- mercial, western states or BC; capable of tak- ing charge; design work, good reierences single. age 27- abstainer, disengaged Dec. 3: state wages and full particulars in fir&t V^tter. E. G. Blagrave. care Frache Bros.. Columbia. B. C. Help Wanted— English speaking gardener: must be single man; private work; vegetable gar- den and greenhouse; give references. Address Key 514. care American Florist. Help Wanted— .^n experienced storenian cap- able of first class designing and decorative work: muft furnish references and state wages: good position to the rieht maji. Florist. ^720 Olive Street St Louis. Mo. Help Wanted— Young lady, good designer, capable of taking charge; salary $12.00 to $15.00 per week: the store is located in a thriving Iowa city; for further particulars address Key 527. care American Florist. For Sale— Five greenhouses cheap on easy terms: net profits $6000 per year. T A Gettys. Amarillo. Texas. For Sale— No. 246 Sectional second hand hot water boiler for sale cheap: Inquire of J. A. Brown. Florist. Howell. Mich. For Sale— Great Falls Floral Co.'s gret nhouses andstock. Splendid opening for a hustler with small capital. B. Kappel Great Falls. Montana, For Sale— Second hand pipe: a fine lot of pipe and fittings suitable for sleam or water lines: send us a list of what you can use and let us quote you. Baur Gas Company. Eaton. Indiana. For Sale— Well established retail business; welt located for the best business with good out- look for healthy increase: for full particulars call oraddress. Jessei«on's Flower Shop. 523 We8t63Td St.. Chicago. For Sale — or lease with privilege of buying, greenhouse plant of five houses with one acre of land: located four miles from Hartford and New Britain: population 170,000; write at once for par- iculars. Wallace B. Goodwin & Co., Elmwood. Conn. For Sale or Rent— Ad old established retail florist store in Chicago located on Wrightwood, Sheffield and Lincoln Aves. Greenhouse in conneotaon. For further particulars call on or write J. T. Helbok, 941 Wrightwood Ave.. Chicago. 111. For Sale— 10 greenhouses, about 18 000 feet of glass, all new, mostly modern improved business established for 20 yeare; an 8-room house, barn. 10 acres of land in connection in the town of Rocton on the outskirts of Beloit Wis., about three miles from the postoffice of Beloit; the only wholesale vegetable plant grower for Beloit mar- ket also a shipping trade of 23surrounding towns: only one greenhouse in Beloit besides ours; pop- ulalion of the town is 18,000: the cause for selling is poor health. J. H. Farnsworth. Rockton. III. WANTED. Two rose growers; good wages to the right parties; apply at BASSETT & WASHBURN, Hinsdale, ill. We invite the trade to attend a MASQUERADE ^iTcn by the GARDENERS* and FLORISTS' Union, No. 10615 at Club Koom A. Nortli Side Turner Hall 820N. ClarliSt. Saturday tve., Jan 13,1912 Ticif ets 2Sc a person. Pr izt s announced In ball. for Sale Retail flower store, in a thriving community in western Pennsylvania: store doing a good business and making money: best of reasons for selling; full oarticulars can be had by addressing Key 507, care American Florist. Winter Position in Florida. For a person of business experience in retail cut flower trade— an acquaintance with confec- tionery and fruit will foe an additional qualifi cation. Must give unexceptional evidence of trustworthiness and ability. Woman preferred. Key 526, care American Florist. Situation Wanted By Seedsman good all around capable yoang man with number of years experience in whole- sale and retail seed business mostly in vegetable and grass seeds. Prefer to locate with some new seed house with good opportunities: presently employed: can give best of references. Key 522. care American Florist. FOR SALE. An established business retail and wboleiale. eiffht greecbouses, 125x20 It. each, heated by steam; a fine modern seven-room dwcUioff; barn and other outbuildings, nas ligbls own and city water: about two and one-half acres of land .n Waibington Pike, and only ciebt minutes' walk from the R. R. station; 24 minutes from Union Depot. Pittsburg;, by train, and S3 by street car. Price. $10 500.00 (ten thousand five hundred dol lars.) Cause for selling isdeatb of owner. For further Information apply to J. L. Fischer. Executor of P. Maier 114 JumonvilleSt , Pittsburg. Pa. Or call and investigate P. Maier's Greenhouses. Woodviile. Allegheny County. Pa. Retail Store For Sale in Pittsburgh, Pa. Good l«ca- tion. Splendid opportunity for first- class man. For further information addrest Key 517, care ot American Florist. Orchid Grower Advertiser, who is an expert orchid grower, with a life experience with these valuable and profitable plants, is open for re-engagement at once. Anyone having a large collection, either private or commercial, and in need of a first-class man, is invited to correspond with H. R. RICHARDS, 3I« N. Hartford Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Calif. Pacific Coast preferred. AHOLLYWKEATH Red and Green. FOR HOLIDAY CIRCULARS AND ADVERTISING. Plates for printing this fine Holly Wreath in two colors — green leaves and red berries and ribbon— $3.00 per set of 2 plates. Larger size, 35^x4 inches, $6 00 per set of 2 plates. Plate shown here for one color, $1.60. The large size, one color, $2.70 Cash with order. Amer icanFlorist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. 976 The American Florist. Nov. 25f WE PROVED THAT OUR STOCK IS Best in the Northwest By winning First Prize at the Milwaukee Flower Show in American Beauties, Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond and Mrs. Aaron Ward. Buy from H. Sc H., and Get Prize-Winning Stock. Thanksgiving Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. 36to48-mch $4 00 to $6 00 24 to 30-inch 2 50 to 3 00 18 to 24-inch 2 00 to 2 50 12 to 18-inch 1 25 to -J 00 ROSES Per 100 Specials $8 00 to $10 00 Richmond $3 00 to $8 00 Killarney 3 00 to 8 00 White Killarney 3 00 to 8 00 Roses, our selection $4 00 MISCELLANEOUS 'Mums per doz., 76c to $3 00 Snapdragon, per bunch 36c toVSc Mignonette, per bunch 25c Wild Smllax on hand all the time. MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 Carnations, fancy $5 00 to $6 00 common 2 60 to 4 00 Harrisii Lilies lo 00 to 12 50 Violets, Wisconsin grown 1 50 to Valley 3 00 to Adiantum, extra fine Asparagus Strings each, $0 60 to $0 75 Asparagus Bunches.. ..each, 25 to 50 Sprengerl Bunches each, 25 to 35 Smilax perdoz., 1 60 to 2 00 Galax, green per 1000, 1 60 " bronze per 1000, 1 50 Ferns per 1000, 1 50 Subject to change without notice. $5.00 per case, $22.60 for 5 cases. 2 00 4 00 1 50 HOLTON& HUNKEL CO 462 IVIiiwauicee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Milwaukee. AMERICAN BEAUTIES IN SHORT SUPPLY. There is plenty of stock of all grades in all lines with the exception of Amer- ican Beauty roses which are scarce throughout the entire country. Splen- did white, pink and yellow chrysanthe- mums and pompons are arriving in large quantities as are also roses and carnations. Sweet peas, lily of the valley, violets and Mrs. Aaron Ward roses are in good demand and clean up fairly well. NOTES. Holton & Hunkel Co. is proud of the fine showing it made and the prizes they won in roses at the flower show in this city last week. The American Beauties grown by this firm and which won first prize were of the finest pos- sible quality and a credit to the enter- prising house and its grower. The stock in general is of good quality at the store and it looks as if no one will have to be turned away on Thanksgiving day. H. V. Hunkel and A. Kellner are de- serving of much credit for the splen- did manner in which the stock was arranged and the hall decorated at the flower show last week. The visitors were greatly impressed with the show and say that it outclassed everything, as far as the exhibits were concerned, that they had seen this season. C. C. Pollworth returned from his deer hunting trip in time to take in the show and cop nearly all the honors in the chrysanthemum classes. This and the other stock that was exhibited was of fine quality, as can readily be imagined when the list of awards shows that his firm won 47 prizes out of 54 entries. Gust Rusch & Co. are receiving a fine grade of stock in all lines, with chrysanthemums and carnations show- ing up exceptionally well. This firm reports that the outlook for a brisk Thanksgiving trade is very bright. Nic Zweifel should have been more considerate of the out-of-town exhibit- ors and not staged carnations that would win all the premiums. He prob- ably could not help it for the stock was taken from his regular daily cut and was of such good quality that it would probably win prizes wherever and whenever it was exhibited. Mrs. A. Fulsinger, who attended the show last weelv, say.s her firm, the North Side Greenhouses, Racine, are enjoying a very good season. E. F. Ross of Baraboo took in the show last week and bought goods for the holiday trade. The bowling scores last week were as follows : A. Hare... 99 134 136 <;. Pohl...l31 139 132 P. Nohos..lie 162 120 G. Hunkel. 112 170 132 W. Hall 'y. 114 105 132 00 Good short length 4 00 CARNATIONS Fancy White aod Pink Good' HAHSISII LILIIIS per doz. " per 100, Lily of the Valley per 100, Aapara^is Sprays per 100, Sprengeri, per 100, Ferns, Eastern per 1000 2 00 Smllax perdoz. » GO Adiantum per 100, Galax, Green per 1000 1 00 Bronze per 1000 125 Select Pink and White Sweet Peas Per 100 Per lOO $5 00 4 00 1 60 12 00 3 00 to 4 00 3 00 to 4 00 •2 00 to 3 00 1 00 75 to 1 00 ROSES, our selection, $4.00 per 100 BASSETT & WASHBURN ^ OKfccand Store: 131 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, Hi '^ Cliicag;o. THE CHETSANTHEMUM SEASON PASSING. The last week has been show week for the large growers and considerable fine stock that would have been seen at the market has been winning pre- miums at the shows in the several cities and success has crowned the ex- hibitors that showed their products in Cincinnati and Milwaukee. The roses that are now coming in are of most excellent quality and the quantity is increasing so there is sure to be a good supply of fine stock for Thanks- giving day. American Beauty is in splendid shape with many of the grow- ers, but the quantity is none too large for the requests and the growers firmly believe that orders for this favorite should be placed early to be sure of having them filled. Killarney and My Maryland are both in excellent condi- tion, some superb blooms of the for- mer being seen with one of the grow- ers having fine strong stems 48 inches long, with the most luxuriant foliage. Complaints are being made from some sections of the country that the dark weather has affected the color of Kil- larney but most of the stock now coming in is of splendid color. Rich- mond has assumed mid-winter form both as to size of flower and length of stem and is of superb quality. 'White Killarney is especially fine and elegant stock can be secured. Chrysanthe- mums have passed the zenith and some of the blooms show that the end of the season is approaching, the blooms being fully developed. There is a good supply of all colors, but there is a great question whether there will be enough to fill the large demand for Thanksgiving. The large exhibition blooms are not so plentiful as they have been, the shows taking the most select, and there will be no oversupply of this grade from now on. Carna- tions are of excellent quality and the supply is adequate, yet the prices hold up well for first grade stock. Violets are now being received in excellent shape, the flowers being large and of long stem, some elegant bunches now being marketed. Lily of the valley is not over-plentiful but the quality is all that could be asked, and there is enough to meet requests. Lilies and callas are to be had but there is no great call for them, the large white chrysanthemums taking their place. The many debutante receptions have caused a good demand for orchids, and the supply is hardly equal to the de- mand and there will be no excess for the next week. The variety of orchids offered is quite large, there being cat- tleyas, dendrobriums, oncidiums, pha- laenopsis and cypripediums. Sweet peas are getting more plentiful and some very fine stock of this popular flower is to be had. Paper White nar- cissus is now offered by many grow- ers, but as is usual with this flower when it first appears the stock is quickly sold. There is a good stock of pompon chrysanthemums and they are being used extensively by the retail houses. The windows of the stores are radiant with some well-grown chrys- anthemum plants. NOTES. Manager Pyfer of the Chicago Car- nation Co. is receiving some nice or- ders for rooted cuttings of Washing- ton from large growers in England, who say they read his advertisement in THE American Floexst. Another order through the same paper from a grower in Australia was refused be- cause it was thought that the distance was too great to attempt the ship- ment. Wietor Bros, are cutting large quan- tities of white, yellow and pink chrys- anthemums of fine quality and is one of the fortunate houses to have a large crop for Thanksgiving. N. J. Wietor says his firm will have plenty of roses and carnations for their customers with the possible exception of Ameri- can Beauties. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is showing a fine grade of Killarney, My Maryland and Richmond roses that are attract- ing a great deal of attention at their store where the stock is arriving in large quantities. This firm is substi- tuting these flowers for American Beauties which are very scarce at present. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation is well fixed on chrysanthe- mums, roses, violets and green goods for Thanksgiving and the advance or- ders -promise a busy week. Otto W. Frese is doing his own corresponding, in long hand, during the illness of Miss Wallace who is confined with pleurisy. Kyle & Foerster have added another grower to their list and are now re- ceiving a good supply of American Beauty roses. The carnations that the Northwestern Floral Co. is ship- ping to this house are of fine quality and are sold quickly. Hans Jepsen was in this week buy- ing a stock of supplies for his new re- tail establishment, the Model Flower Store, that he will open in Morris on November 25. Chas, Bailiff, formerly with Bassett & Washburn, is now doing retail work for George C. Weiland in Evanston. Joseph Trinz, of Lubliner & Trinz, is serving on the millionaire's jury this week. C. E. Newton is the latest addition to the force at Bassett & Washburn's store. » Miss M. E. McAdams, who has been under the weather lately is improving. Jack Byers of the Chicago Carnation Co. is on the sick list this week. tgir. The American Florist. 9T9 Poelilmann Bros. Co. 32-34-36 E. Randolph St. Long Distance' Phone Randolph 35 CBICAOO, ILL YOU will have sale for large quantities of flowers FOR THANKSGIVING If you offer your trade the quality of stock we are cutting in quantity. Best varieties, grown to per- fection. Can supply by the hundred, or thousand, or nnore. MUMS Yellow, White, Pink $2.0U; $3.00 and $4,00 per dozen. We now are making large daily cuts of ROSES and will have a large quantity of extra select Richmond, Killarney and Maryland with stems 40 to 48 inciies long, at $18.00 to $20.00 per 100. This is the finest stocic in the Chicago Market and can be substituted for Beauties which are going to be scarce. Better get that order in early. Extra Special long Rosees, 30 to 36-in. Stems, $12 to $15 per 100. Current Price List. — Subject to change without notice. Per 100 AMERICAH BEADTIES Per Doz. Long, specials $6 00 36-inch 6 00 .TO-inch 4 00 24-inch 3 00 20-inch 2 50 18-inch 2 00 Short Per 100, $8.00 - $10.00 - $12 00 Per 100 KILLARNEY, Special $10 00 Fancy 8 00 Medium 6 00 Short 4 00 RICHMOND, Special 10 00 Fancy 8 00 Medium 6 00 Short 1 4 00 WHITE KILLARNEY, Special 10 00 Fancy 8 00 Medium 6 00 Short 4 00 MY MARYLAND, Special 10 00 Fancy 8 00 Medium 6 00 Short 4 00 PRINCE DE BULGARIE (1 00 to 15 00 MRS. AARON WARD (i 00 to 12 00 PERLE and MILOOY $6 00, $8 00 to 10 00 Cattleyas per doz., $6 00 to $7 50 Dendrobiums per doz., 6 00 CARNATIONS, Per lOO Fancy white, pink and red $5 00 to $6 00 First quality 4 00 Short Lawson, Winsor, White 3 00 Mums, white and yellow..per doz., $2 00, $3 00, $4 00 " Small per doz., $1 00 to $1 60 " Pompons, white, pink, yellow, bronze... per bunch, 50c to 75c Harris!! LlMes per doz., $1 50 10 00 Violets, single and double, per 100 $1 00 to $1 50 VaUey $3 00- 4 00- 5 00 Paper Whites 3 00 to Sweet Peas 1 OOto Stevla, Plumosus Sprays, Sprengerl $2 00 - $3 00 - PlumoSUS Strings, extra long.. .per string, 50c to 60c Galax, bronze per 1000, $1 50 green per 1000, 125 Ferns per 1000, 2 00 Adlantum Croweanum 75c to Leucothoe Boxwood, per bunch 25c Winter Berries, per case $2 BO Mexican Ivy, per 100, 75c; per 1000, $6 00 4 00 1 50 2 00 4 00 00 75 POEHLMANN'S FANCY VALLEY) EXTRA FINE H3RRISII LILIES f We make tlusc a CaR simply them all the Year. Osoe tried you will ban ne oilier 980 The American Florist. Nov. 25, Strong for Thanksgiving On KILLARNEY, WHITE KILLARNEY, RICHMOND and BEAUTIES. Plenty of Stock for All So Let Your Orders Gome. Thanksgiving Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. Extra Fancy Beauties $6 00 to $6 00 36 inch stems 4 00 30inch steins ■"> 00 24 inch stems 2 60 20 inch stems 2 00 IB inch stems 1 60 la inch stems 100 Hlchmond I ^^^^^ KUl«™ey ) Extra select $10 00 White Kilhirney K^^^^ ^^ My Maryland > Medium $4 00 to 6 00 Hrs.Fleld \ Per Sunrise \ Extra select... Perle ( Medium Mrs. Aaron Ward ) Medium $4 00 to Melody (Short 4 00 to ROSES, oui selection Chrysanthemums per doz., $2 00 to $3 00 Extra Fancy ...per doe., 4 00 HarrlSll per doz., $1 25 to $1 60 Carnations per 100, 3 00 to Valley per 100; 3 00 to Adlantnm Asparagus, per bnnch....„..„ Ferns, per 1000 100 8 00 4 00 8 00 6 00 :; 00 4 00 400 1 00 60 1 60 Peter Reinberg 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Bassett & Washburn's supply o( roses and carnations for Thanksgiving is large, and some good sized orders have already been booked. This firm enjoys a splendid shipping trade vsfhich is probably due to the fact that they aim to please their customers and sup- ply them with the best stock obtain- able. The Geo. Wittbold Co. at Edgebrook has two benches of excellent Paper White narcissus and Roman hyacinths that are in fine condition and in crop for Thanksgiving. The plant trade is very brisk, especially the out-of-town demand, which calls for large quanti- ties and keeps the packers busy. Mrs. Marshall Field and Sunrise roses of fine quahty are features at the Peter Reinberg store this week. The shipments of Killarney, White Kil- larney and Richmonds are large and the stock is particularly fine for the shipping trade. Those who attended the Milwaukee Flower Show were well repaid for their visit and speak in glowing terms of the fine exhibits and the royal treat- ment that they received at the hands of the Cream City florists. The J. B. Deamud Co. is finding very ready sale for the choice violets that the Des Plaines Violet Co. is ship- ping to them and receive nothing but compliments for the fine stock that they are handling. Joe Welsh, of the Peter Reinberg force, is playing left half-back on the ''The Busiest House io Chicago" We are handling the cut of the DCS PlailieS ViOlCt CO., which is 48 hours fresher than Eastern stock, and are head- quarters for Boxwood, Wild Smilax, Ferns, Roses, Carnations and Chrysanthemums. J. B. DEAMUD CO. nL ' I" D. Central 3 1 55 fnones { Automatic 44389 160 N. Wabash Ave,, CHICAGO crack Eastern A. C. team, which is leading the city league and is so much talked about in the local football cir- cles. Hoerber Bros, are enjoying a fine business and are disposing of large quantities of roses and carnations. The stock is in splendid condition and a banner Thanksgiving trade is looked for. Vaughan & Sperry are well pleased with the outlook for Thanlcsgiving and are prepared with a large quantity of choice stock to take care of all the or- ders that may come in. Ed. Winterson was missing from the store a couple of days this week and upon investigation we found that he was again laid up with his injured foot. Chas. Erne is back in the wholesale business and is waiting on customers at the Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation's store on North Michigan ave- nue. Louis Hartung, of Two Rivers, Wis., paid the city a business visit on No- vember 18, leaving the same evening to attend the flower show in Milwaukee. J. J. Grullemans, Jr., representing J. J. Grullemans & Sons, Lisse, Holland, en route to the Pacific Coast, called on his customers here this weelf. C. M. Thomas is back from the east and is again on deck at the A. L. Ran- dall Co.'s store. fgjr. The American Florist. 98i LARGE CROP OF FINE CHRYSANTHEMUMS For Thanksgiving. BEAUTIES Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond, Mrs Jardine, Uncle John. All Fine Stock. None Better in This Market. We have all the ^^ JH V^ m^ ¥ JH > ■ >> m ^^ m^ f f*<^ and can supply Standard and ■ /% WM l%l /% ■ I ■ ■ f^l ^^ the best grade BestNew m^/4M%'i ^/Hk M M^i^l^^^F in quantity Thanksgiving Price List- Subject to change ■ wilhont notice. BEAUTIES Perdoz Estra Select $6 00 to $6 00 36-inch stem 4 00 aO-inch stem 3 60 24-inch stem 2 60 20-iDch stem '1 00 IS-inch stem ^... 1 50 Per 100 Carnations, select 6 00 fancy 4 00 " medium 3 00 short 2 00 Easter LlUes, medium 10 00 to 12 00 Sprcngeri and Asparagus Sprays, per bunch, 60c All Green Goods at market rates. Killarney \ White Killarney SELECT, $8.00 per 100 Mrs. jardine f FANCY, $6,00 per 100 R»<:hmond MEDIUM, $4 to $5, 100 ^"y^""** 1 SHORT, $3.00 per 100 Uncle John / Chrysanthemums, small per 100, $8 00 Medium per doz. 1 60 Fancy per doz. 2 60 Special perdoz. 3 00 Pompons 50c to H 00 per bunch Valley per 100, 3 00 to 4 00 Ferns per 1000, 1 50 ROSES, our selection, $4.00 per 100 WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICiVOO. 982 The American Florist. Klov. 25. WE CAN TAKE CARE OF ALL Thanksgiving Orders For Chrysanthemums, Beauties, Roses, Carnations, Valley, Violets, Lilies, Boxwood, Ferns, Wild Smilax and Mexican Ivy. Better Let Us Take Care of Yours. Thanksgiving Price List AMEMCAN BKAUmS Per doz. 36to48'lDch $5 00 to $6 00 24to30inch, 4 00 18to24inch 3 00 12tol8toch 2 00 8to 12-inch $1 25to 1 50 ROSES Per 100 SpectalB $10 00t0$12 00 Sachmond $3 00 to $8 00 Killarney 3 00 to 8 00 White Killarney 3 00 to 8 00 Choice Michigan ROSIS. Per 100 Ut MarrliDd 3 00 to 8 00 Brides 3 00 to 8 00 Maid 300 to 8 00 EOSBS. Oar Selection $4 00 MISCELLANKOUS Per 100 Carnations, fancv 4 00 common 3 00 Orchids per doz., .$6 00 to $7 50 ■Mums p«rdoz.. 1 50to 3 00 Berries per case, $1 Fompon* 50c to 75c per bunch. Per 100 Harrisii Liliei 12 OOSi 15 00 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Adiantum .. 75 to 100 Asparagus StriOES — each. 6(c to 75c Asparagus Bunchea...each. 25c to 5()c Spreneeri Bunches . .each, 25c to 35c Smilax. . . per doz.. $1 50 to $2 00 Galax, green per 1000, 150 bronze per 1000, 125 Ferns per 1000. 1 50 to 2 00 Wild Smilax, (laree cases only) $5 00 Boxwood (501b. case) $7,50 Subject to chanee without notice. ,50-$2.50-$4.00. VAUGHAN & SPERRY "^S^lrrilsr" 161 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Quite a number of lloriils attended the Paszkiet-Robakowski wedding and reception on Wednesday, November 22. The groom is well-known to the local trade and is one of Wietor Bros.' val- ued store employes. F. A. Longren and Clifford Pruner, B. H. Hunt's hustling traveling rep- resentatives, have returned from suc- cessful trips and will remain in the city until the Thanksgiving turkey is disposed of. Fred Strail Qf the Briggs Floral Co. arranged the table decorations at the Kuntz-Remmler restaurant on Novem- ber 17 when a venison supper was giv- en in honor of Mayor Carter H. Har- rison. Wm. K. Kotschonis has bought out his partner, Theo. Callos, and is now sole proprietor of the store, 142 South "Wabash avenue, doing business under the firm name of White House Florists. John Sinner is forgetting that there is such a thing as fishing this week and is telling his customers that he will have plenty of Killarney roses tor Thanksgiving. D. E. Freres is handling roses grown by Adam Zender and is showing a fine grade of Killarney. Miss Tonner is re- ceiving shipments of single violets that sell quickly. A. C. Rott of Joliet accompanied the local delegation to Milwaukee to visit the sights at tlie show and attend one of Phil. Foley's birthday parties. Chas. McKellar says that the Cat- tleya labiata crop is shortening up and that the receipts of Oncidium varico- sum Rogersii are much larger. John Kruchten is prepared for the Thanksgiving trade with a fine line of seasonable stock, especially chrysan- themums and roses. Zech & Mann are filling orders for a fine grade of boxwood and are showing a Very guod assortment of seasonable cut flowers. J. A. Budlong is filling a large num- ber of orders for a choice grade of My Maryland roses and lily of the valley. Weiland & Risch's stock is of fine quality and arriving in quantities so large that they are enabled to fill all orders. A. Y. Ellison, formerly of St. Louis, is now in the employ of John Mangel, the Wabash avenue florist. Geo. Reinberg's leaders this week are splendid Killarney and White Kil- larney roses. Geo. Vatter, of Marinette, Wis., was in the city this week on business. Frank Schramm is suffering consider- ably with an injured hip and is unable to be about. Henry E. Klunder, formerly with John Mangel, is in Philadelphia. Mrs. Ed. Misciwicz is suffering from blood poisoning. Ed. Hauswirth is now with Harry C. Rowe. Visitors : Geo. Vatter, Marinette, Wis.; W. S. Desmond and Hugo Will, Minneapolis; W. R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn.; R. Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md.; John Evans, Richmond, Ind.; J. J. Grullemans, Jr., representing J. J. Grullemans & Sons, Lisse, Holland; Lewis P. Lord, Minneapolis, Minn.; John G. Heinl, Terre Haute, Ind.; W. P. Craig, and Martin Reukauf. represent- ing H. Baversdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Chicago Bowling;. The following teams and individuals of the florists' club bowling leagtie will strive for honors in the bowling tour- nament for the championship of the city, which is scheduled to open at Bensinger's new alleys, 29 West Ran- dolph street, on Friday, December 1, Two Five-Men Teams — Orchids, first team : John Zech, John Huebner, Wm. Graff, Joseph Foerster, Allie Zech. Carnations, second team : Wm. Lor- man, J. Byers, J. Friedman, E. Schultz, C. Bailiff. Three Two-Men Teams — John Zech and Allie Zech, John Hueliner and Joe Foerster, J. Byers and C. Hendrlclcsen. Five Individuals^John Zech, Allie Zech, Joseph Foerster, J. Byers and C. Hendricksen. The Carnations bowled some pretty good scores on November 15 and now hold the record for the high team av- erage for three games with the grand score of 812. Allie Zech, of the same team, rolled 245, the highest score yet made, besides having an average of 210 1-3 for the best three games played this year. The Carnations think this is pretty good for a team that is at the bottom of the league and say that a little more of this kind of bowling ought to place them a little nearer the top. Keep right on, boys, but watch out for the Orchids. The following table shows the num- ber of games won and lost by each team to date : Won Lost Orchids 17 4 Roses 10 11 Won Lost Violets 10 11 Carnations ... 6 16 The individual and team scores for games played November 15 were as follows : Carnations. Lorman ..168 170 149 Avres 153 181 119 Winterson 147 167 133 Schultz . .129 130 159 A. Zech... 245 184 202 Orcida, Hueliner ..157 157 145 r.raff 178 119 160 Krauss ...142 120 109 Farlej- ...158 144 207 Zech 155 137 154 Totals ..842 832 762 Koses. Schum'n ..114 129 102 Stack 148 151 l.TO Freund ...1R7 l.'iS 20i1 Wolff ....221 165 188 Fischer ...199 170 167 Totals ..790 677 775 Violets, Foerster ..159 188 160 Wienh'ber 152 127 171 ^ Lazaroff ..155 83 113 Friedman 171 162 166 B.vers ....107 139 94 Totals ..819 761 807 Totals ..744 699 694 igll. The American Florist. 983 A GREAT RECORD 54 Enfriss— 47 Prizes Including Silver Cup on 'Mums. Roses. Carnations, Valley. Lilies, Palms, Ferns, Araucarias. This Shows the Superiority of Our Stocl(. C. C. POLLWORTH CO. MILWAUKEE, WIS. For Thirty-Three Years we have been leaders in CUT FLOWERS for THANKSGIVING Wc will have the pick of the market and will fill your orders In such a manner as will insure your continued oatronage. THANKSGIVING PRICE LIST Chrysanthemums, $2.00 to $5.00 per dozen. American Beauty, Per doz. Roses Per 100 Boxwood per pound, L'oc Ivong stems $6 00 to $ii 00 White Killarney 4 00 to 10 00 wild Smilax per case $5 00 r.O to :!(■> inch stems.... :! CO to 4 00 Perles 4 00 to IQ 00 c,^,i,^Qfr;r,„o ^'«!-X, *i -n f^ ■> nn oi 4. .n ■ \. I. .> cr> t ■> nn _ Smilax Strings. per QOz. , Ifl oU to 1 UU 24 to .',0 inch stems.... J 60 to .> 00 Roses, our selection.... 4 00 , , ■ u -o * ,n 18 to -'4 inch stems. . 1' 00 to l' 50 Asparagus, strings ....each, oOc to (.Oc 12 to 16 inch stems.... I 60 to 2 00 Carnations .\sparagus. bunch each, :!5c to 50c Short stems 1 00 to 126 Medium -' 00 to MOO Sprengeri, bunch each, ;!5c to 50c Roses Per 100 Fancy 4 00 to 6 00 Adiantnm per 100, 75c to $1 00 Brides $4 00 to 8 00 Harrisii Lilies 12 60 Fancy Ferns per 1000, 150 Bridesmaid 4 00 to 8 00 Valley :1 00 to 4 00 Green Galax per 1000, 160 Richmonds 4 00 to 10 00 Violets, single 75 to 100 Bronze Galax per 1000, 125 Killarney .1!4 00 to $10 00 Violets, double 1 00 to 1 50 Leucothoe Sprays per 100, 75c E.H.HUNT, 131 N. Wabash Ave., ChicaQO 984 The American Florisi. Nov. 25, R08E8 EXTRA FANCY KILLARNEY, WHITE KILLARNEY, RICHMOND, BRIDE, MARYLAND. ALSO Fancy luins and Carnations of Qnality A large quantity in all the leading varieties. Our stock is all of a high grade quality and is bound to please. No Order Too Large. No Order Too Small. HOERBER BROS. Wholesale Growers ol Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave, Long Distance Phones: Randolph 2758. Automatic 41770. Chicago. mention tUe American Florist wh^n wrif-w Last Call for Thanksgiving The large supply of Beauties, Roses, Carnations, Valley, Violets, Chrysanthe- mums, Pompons and Lilies that we are receiving are of very good quality. The roses in general are of the best grade with good heads, stem, color and foliage. Our chrysanthemums were never better and the quantity was never larger, so you can rest assured that your order will be filled in full if you place it with us. Our Goods Are Right So are our prices. But this is not all We take the same care with the smallest order as well as the largest and are prepared to fill cither or both. We are filling both — -and filling them right — that is why we have such a good shipping trade, and it makes no difference where our stock goes we have no complaints. Its fine quality, the care taken in packing and shipping just at the right time, insures its safe arrival and in the best possible condition. Repeat orders prove this, and while we are anxious to secure new customers, the approval of our old ones is even more appreciated. We give personal attention to all orders. Let us get better acquainted. Begin at once ZECH & MANN, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, L. D. Phone, Central 3284 162 N. Wabash Ave Chicago New Haven, Conn. — Several of the Chapel street florists have agreed to cut the price of violets, Yale's popular flower, as a move to combat the Yale Bower shop BLOOMINGTON, ILL.— The business in general has been very good recently, there being several large funerals which used nearly all the available flowers. Boulder, Colo. — Charles P. Fawcett has produced a new chrysanthemum which he has named Boulder. It is light lavender in color and the petals ire peculiarly whorled. tgii. The American Florist. 985 Lakeview Rose Gardens IV. ^v. Operating one million five hundred thousand feet of glass; situated mid-distance between New York and Chicago. Can make morning deliveries in New York City, Philadelphia. Chicago, Boston and all the intervening cities and towns from the Lakes south to Washington, D. C. Solicit your orders for Roses, Carnations, Chrysanthe- mums, Callas, Plumosus, Sprengeri, Similax, Adiantum. High Grade Slock that Cannot Fail to Give Satisfaction. Roses Chrysanthemums Per doz. White, Yellow and Pink; the best commercial kinds $1.B0, $2.00 and $3.00 Specimen Blooms 4.00 and 6.00 Calla Lilies Per 100 Doz. Callas $16.00 $2.00 Miscellaneous Asparagus Plumosus, per bunch $0.50 Special Long Sprays Plumosus, per 100 3.00 " •« " Sprengeri, per 100 3.00 Adiantum Croweanum, per 100 7Bc and 1.00 Smllax, per string, 16c. Per 100 12.60 Per 100- Specials Extra My Maryland, $8.00 $ti.CO White Klllarney 8.00 6.00 Pink Klllarney 8.00 (i.OO Rlchmonds 8.00 0.00 Mrs. Jardlne 8.00 6.00 Bride 8.0 (;.00 Bridesmaid 8.00 (1.00 Perle 8.00 6.00 Sunrise 8.00 6.00 No. 1. $4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 No. 2. $3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3,00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 BonSilene, per 100 $3.00 Carnations Per 100 Extra Red, White and Pink $4.00 First Quality, Red, White and Pink 3.00 We Not Only Want Your Business For ThanKssiving But for the Balance of the Year as Weil. The only way we can get it is by showing you that it will be to your advantage to buy from us, and the only way you will know that it is to your advantage is by sending us a trial order. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. We can prove this to you. BEAUTIES Per doz Long $5 00 to $6 00 36-iD stems. 4 00 24to30in stems $2 50 to 3 00 15tol8in stems 1 50 to 2 00 Short 1 OOto 125 ROSES Per ICO Maid and Bride $4 00 to $ 8 00 Mrs. Marshall Field 4 00 to 8 00 Klllarney 4 0 to 8 00 My Maryland 4 00 to 8 00 White Killaroe? 4 Onto 8 uO Hilda (new pink) 4 00 to 8 00 Perle 4 00 to 8 00 Thanksgiving Price List Per 100 Richmond $4 00 to $ S 00 Richmond, special 8 00 to 10 00 Special Fancy Roses billed accordingly Per 100 Chrytantbemums, small ]8 00 to $12 00 Per doz. medium .... T 50to 2 00 large 2 5Uto 3 00 Per 100 Carnatlont, good 2 00 to $ 3 00 fancy 4 00 to 5 00 Harrisii 12 00 Paoer Whites 3 00 to 4 00 Stevia 2^" Sweet Peas 75 to 125 Prices Subject to Change Without Notice. Per ICO VaUey $3C0io S4 TO Violets, double or sinsle 75 to 100 Adiantum per 100. 75 to 100 Plumosus strings each. 60to 75 Plumosus bunciies each, 50 to 75 Spreng<-ri bunches each. 25to £0 Fancy Ferns per KOO. 150 Galax per 1000. 1 25 Leucothoe per 100. 75 Smilax per doz.. 1 50 to 2 Ofi Southern WildSmilax.largecase. 5 00 small case. 3 00 Boxwood, one of our specialties, hne stock. 25c per bunch; $7 SO per 5Ulb. case. JOHN KRUdlKN, Wholesale Florist, L. D. Phone Central o26g. 162 N.Wabash Ave., Chicago 986 The American Florist. Nov. 2§, Pittsburg. PLENTIFUL SUPPLY. There is little to be said of the past week's business, excepting that it was fair — some might say good. There is a plentiful .supply of everything ex- cepting possibly violets and these promise to come in heavier now. American Beauties have advanced to $4.00 per dozen and maintain that price well. White lilac is now plentiful and is being used extensively. Some of the Killarneys are a little light colored, but Hilda inaintains its deep rich color as good as ever. NOTES. A. T. Lorch & Co. generally have a vase of their own carnations, sitting in their log-cabin window at the Smith- fleld street store, of such size that one wonders where they ever got them. Mrs. E. A. Williams, who gets a good many good things in Sewiekley, had one job there this week that called for several hundred special American Beauties and cattleyas. The A. W. Smith Co. has been mak- ing very effective combinations of nat- ural flowers and prepared foliage in their window displays. The FinleyviUe Floral Co. are now consigning their cut to the McCallum Co. Carnations are their specialty. The Ziegler Co. has had several large decorations at Hotel Schenley lately. Murray McGrew has resigned his po- sition with Randolph & McCIements. The McCallum Co. are handling a very good grade of white lilac. J. St. Louis. PLENTY OF STOCK. The weather has been warm and cloudy and trade can be said to be only fair. The wholesale houses have a supply of all kinds of stock, there being large quantities of chrysanthemums, which affect the prices on roses. Vio- lets are improving, but the demand for them is- not large. Smilax, asparagus and galax are selling well. It is ex- pected that there will be a good sale for violets and chrysanthemums for the Thanksgiving football game. NOTES. The Paris Floral Co. has a fine dis- play of chrysanthemums in their large show windows. A large supply of vio- lets, lily of the valley and orchids was also noted. Hugo Gross is very enthusiastic over his new improved Admiral Avalon vio- lets. He anticipates a crop of fine sweet peas for Christmas. Adolph Ahner has sold his entire crop of chrysanthemums and is preparing to plant sweet peas and gladiolus. We are pleased to see W. C. Smith at the store again, having recovered from his recent accident. Al. Gumiz at Geo. H. Angermueller's was on the sick list last week, but has returned to his duties. The Riessen Floral Co. had the deco- rations for the opening of Talbot's new Hippodrome. George Hartmann is growing his vio- lets on benches and is getting some fine flowers. James E. Muldoon is growing some fine fancy carnations. W. F. Bristol, Tenn. The business this season has been very good with chrysanthemums in full supply and of fine quality. Carnations are coming in fairly well and violets in good shape. The first killing frost or rather freeze occurred November 3, the temperature falling to 22°. The florists are now busy preparing for the Thanksgiving and holiday trade. W. Evergreen Wreathing, Holly Wreaths, Laurel Wreathing and Bulk, Boxwood, Mistletoe, Winter Berries, Needle Pines, Immortelles and Xmas Bells. We are Headquarters- Write or wire us for prices when ready to buy. Prices quoted are for prompt ac- ceptance, and customers will please ask for net prices just when ready to buy, as values FLUCTUATE almost daily. We keep in close touch with the market and supply at right prices. Write For "Special Christmas List." Vaughan^s Seed Store, CHICAGO: 31-33 W. Randolph St. NEW YORK: 23 Barclay St. I /p//. The American Florist. 987 Cut Flowers I E. H. HUNT FOR ALL OCCA8IOMI. PLORISTS* SUPPLIES TOO. SEND FOR PRICE LIST. 131 N. Wabash Ave., CMCAGO KEilCOTT BROS. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 163-165 N.Wabaih Ave L. D. Phone Central 466. Chicago W( will b>Te surthiDK In tht Un* of CUT FLOWERS and GREENS tktt Ton may want if anybody hai It, at Chlcaio market prices on day of shipment Ifentjoi. the American Florist when writing E.C.A1INGC0. THB LARGEST, BBST HQUIPPBD, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATBD WHOLESALB CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET,, CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and IS77. Mention the American Florist when writins, A.L Randall Co. 66 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO. L. D. Phone Central 1496. PrJTate Exchanie All Departments. If you do not receive our price list regularly, a postal card will bring it. Uention the American Florist when writimo Zech&Mann Wholesale Florists Room 218, 162 N. Wabasb Ave. CHICAGO Telephone, Central 32S4. W. P. KYLB JOSEPH FOBRSTSC Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. WabQsh Ave., CHICAGO Loni Distance Phoae, Raadolpb 3619. John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowera 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. J.ABUDLONG 82-86 East Kandolph Street, CHICAGO, ROSES, VALLEY WHOLESALI and CARNATIONS nnnttlCB AC A Specialty GROVKtH OF CUT FLOWERS Headquarters (or ORCHIDS and Fancy Stock CHAS. W. NcKELLAR, 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Mention theAmerican Florist when writing Geo. Reinberg Wholesale Florist 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Chicago. Nov. 22. Perdoz, Roses, Beauty, specials 6 00 36-in 5 00 30in 4 00 24in 3 00 18to20-ln.... 2 00® 2 50 Per 100 Short stem 8 0Ufll2 00 ■• Killarney 3 00ffil2 00 •• White Killarney 3 00@12 00 Richmond 3 00@i:! 00 Prince de Bulgarie 4 00@15 OO Mrs. Aaron Ward 3 00®12 00 ■' My Maryland 3 00@12 00 '■ Perle 3 00810 00 " Melody 3 OOSlO 00 " Kaiserin 3 OOffilO 00 " Bride 3 OOSIO 00 Bridesmaid 3 003)10 00 Rhea Reid 3 00®10 00 " Uncle John 3 00@ 8 00 Mrs. Jardine 3 OOW s 00 Mrs. Marshall Field 3 000 8 00 Carnations 2 00@ 5 00 Bouvardia 6 00 Gardenias 5 00® 6 00 Cattleyas per doz., 6 OOffi 7 50 Dendr. Formosum...per doz., 6 00 Phalxnopsis 15 00 Oncidiums 3 00 VandaCcerulea perdoz., 3 00 Chrysanthemums. ...per doz., 1 50® 4 00 Pompons per bunch, 350)100 Lilium Harrisii perdoz.. 1 00®! 50 Paper Whites SCOr? 4 00 Sweet Peas 1 00<'' 1 50 Valley... 2 000 4 00 Violets. Single 50® 1 00 Double 50(8 100 Adiantnm Croweanum 75®. 1 00 Boxwood per bunch. 35' Ferns perlCOO. 1 5002 lO Galax bronze " 150 green " 1 25 _ Leucotbee 73 Mexican Ivy 75 PlnmosusString each, 503 60 Smilax per doz.. 1 50®2 00 .Spfengeri. Plumosus Sprays » 2 00® 4 00 Winter Berries per case. 2 50 Kansas Citt, Mo.— M. H. Smith, Sixth and Monroe streets, has been granted a patent on an adjustable bracket or shelf support for greenhouse use, and it is a great improvement on those in use at present. „7 CBOWEBS — SHIPPERS „ CUT ThOVfZflSF \m^ 1S4N. WABASH AVE. ^■W Mention theAmerican Florist when writlnf WJETOR BROS. Wholesale^ Cut FlOWerS All teleerapb and telephone orders riven prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO I Percy Jones I / 56 E. Randolpb St., CHICAGO \ PRICE LIST OP Xmas Slock Holly Immortelles Club Moss Boxwood Mistletoe Write now. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO and NEW YORK 988 The American Florist. Nov. 2^y Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Cut Strings, 8 feet long, 50c each. Pink Killarney, Rose Plants Own Root Stock. Send for ('rices. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. WELCH BROTHERS, 226 Devon ilUre St., BOSTON, MASS. Acacia Pubescens, American Beauty, Valley,. Carnations, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and other seasonable stock. A 6ooJ Place to Buy g;L''i°iS Bulbs and Florists' Supplies, write next time you need anythiiig C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis y.^.Ji^.\^.U.it..U.*\ il. .!>■<> il..lt.rt.il.>H.rt.ilt.lk rt.^iL.ft ii. A^ THE J. M. McGullougii's Sons Co., Wiolisale CoiMlssloi Florists. CONSIGNMKNTS SOUCrTED. Sptci*l attention tiim to Shipping Oritri, Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES SEEDS and BULBS. Prici Lilt on Applicitlon, 316 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, OHIO. Fhon, Main S84. w«i''ii »i"mi-*i"irM''i"ip-«''if'ii'EC. VlioMe flower Mwtefe Philadeuuia, Nov, 22. Per 100 Roses. Beanty. extra 20 00@35 00 first 1000@15 00 Brides and Maids 2 000 8 00 •• Killsrney 2 OOffllO 00 •■ Wbite Rlllarney 2 00©10 00 Cattleyai 2500050 00 ChrysantheinumB 6 Of tl 25 00 Gardenias per doz., 3 0OQ4 00 Llllnm Harrlsll 10 00@12 00 Lily of tbe Valley 3 000 5 00 Snapdragons 2 OOnn 4 00 Sweet Peas 500) 1 00 Violets, single 50@ 75 double 75rj) 1 00 Adlantam 1 OOffl 1 50 Asparagas per bnnch, 50 Buffalo, Nov. 22. Per 100 Roses, Beanty. special 30 00@35 00 lano 20 00025 00 extra 15 00920 00 Net 1000@1200 No,2 3010 5 00 Bon Silene 3 00(7 4 00 Perle 4 00<7 6 00 Maid and Bride 3 00«< 7 00 PinkKillarney 3 00«i 8 00 White Killarney 3 OOff. 7 00 Ricbmond 3 00<( 8 00 My Marylond 3 00(7 7 00 oarnailons 1 50© 2 5U Cbrysanthemums 6 00025 00 Daisies 75a 1 00 Callas 8 00(710 00 Llllnm LoDgiflorum 10 00012 OU Lily of tbe Valley 3 000 4 00 Mignonette 3 OOif? 4 00 Narcivsus Paper Wbite 3 00 Violets (.0® 75 Adiantum Croweannm 750 1 50 Asparagus, per bunch. 35@ 50 AsparagusSprengerl.. 35^ 50 Asparagus Str 506 60 PlTTSBDRO. Nov. 22, Per 100 Roses, Beanty. special 15 00020 00 extra 10 00012 00 " No.1 5 00 " Bride. Bridesmaid 2 000 6 00 " Cbatenay 2 000 6 00 •• Killarney 2 00© 6 00 " My Maryland 2 000 6 00 " Ricbmond 2 000 6 00 Carnations 2 00® 3 00 Chrysanthemums 8 00^25 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Llliom Longlflomm 10 00 Lllyof the Valley 4 00 Oncidiums 3 00® 4 00 Sweet Peas . 00 Bride. Bridesmaid, special. 3 009 5 00 extra and fancy 1008 3 00 No. land No. 2 50® 1 00 Klllarney. My Maryland .. 6 00®): 00 extra and fancy. 2 00® 6 00 No. land No. 2. 1 OOrf 2 00 Richmond 3 00@10 00 Carnations 1 00® 3 00 CatOeyas 35 C0u75 00 Chrysanthemums 8 00®25 00 D. Formosum 20 r0ffi25 00 Gardenias 20 009.^5 00 Lilies. Longiflornm and Harrisii.. 4 00® 6 00 Lllv of the Valley 1 SO® 3 00 Oncidiums 1 50@ 2 50 Sweet Peas., per doz. bunches. 1 50(7 2 00 Violets 50® 1 00 Adiantum Croweanum 50® 75 N. C. FORD Successor to FORD BROS. "adS^S^f" FRESH FLOWERS. 121 West 28th St., NEW TORR Telephone 3870-3871 Madison Square Mention the American Florist when writi^ Siebrecht & Siebrecht Wholesale Florists Telephone: 8346 Madlsoa Square. 136 *. 28H St, New York Cltj WILLIAM H. KCEBLER Wtelesale Commlstloa Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 28 WUlon«hb7 Street, Tel. ■i591 Main. BROOKLTN. N. T. Charles H. Totty MADISON, NEW JERSEY Wholesale Florirt Cfarysanthemnm Noreltiea mj apecUltjr. Moore, tientz & Nash, WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 65 and 57 West 2eih Street, Telephone No. 756 Madison Square. NEW YORK. HORACE E. FRONENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK Cm Telephones: 3300 and 2301 Madison Sqnart Flower Colors Use our COLOR CHART in desoriMng tfaea, PRICE, $1.00 POSTPAID. American Florist Co., 440 S. DearborDSl.. CBIGA09 PRICE LIST OP Xmas Stock Holly Immortelles Club Moss Boxwood Mistletoe Write no^v. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO and NEW TORK 992 The American Florist, Nov 2^. BASKETS We have just received several very large ship- ments of baskets from our factories at Ebersdorf and Weidhausen, Germany, and we are NOW READY to book your order for your Fall and Christmas supply. The fact that We Manufacture Our Own Baskets allows us to do away with the middleman's profit and sell at a very moderate cost. If you are interested, mention this paper and we will be pleased to mail you a free descriptive catalog and price list. When buying, kindly mail cash with order. THE RAEDLEIN BASKET CO. 713 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. SAVES MANY TIMES THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S DIRECTORY saves many time* its price to every one 'who catalogues or circulaiizes the trade. Fully revised to date of publication, it puts the mail only to live names, avoiding waste of postage and printed matler, time and labor. Contains 590 pages, lists of Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of tti« United States and Canada by states and towns, also alpfiabeticaily ; firms that issue catalogues, foreign merchants, horticultural societies and much other up-to-date information which makes it a reference book of daily utility wherever a wholesale trade is done. Published annually by the American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. igrr. The American Florist. 993 liOLL Y- HOLLY- HOLLY I have just returned from a two weeks' trip through the Holly sections of Delaware, Maryland and Virginia, and have contracted for my supply for the season of 1911 I expect to have several cars of very fine, dark green, well berried Swamp Holly. I will have it packed as usual in regular size cases, L'x'Jx4, and guaranteed as represented. My first car will arrive in Philadelphia about December 1st. I filled all orders received last year and gave entire satisfaction, and hope to do so again this season. My price this year on orders received np to December 1st is $3.00 per case. After that date, at market price, which I am quite sure will be higher on account of scarcity. HOLLY WREATHS My Holly Wr«ath8 will be made of the very finest aelectfd dark Kreen Holly on 10-inch hoops, and will be well berried, $10 00 $12.50 and $15.(0 per 100. according: to quality. LAUREL WREATHING My Laurel Wreathinu will be made of the brightest Swamp Laurel that it is possible to secure, in 50-yard lenRths, Prtce. 2V^c end 3c per yard. MISTLETOE My Mistletoe, from North Carolina, will be extra selected and lull of berries. Per case. $3..S0 to «5 ro according to quality. LYCOPODIUM,inl0yd.roll8.5cto8cperyd. I make a specialty of the above and guarantee all goods as represented or money refanded. Cash must accompany all orders. F. B. WOOLEY, 152 Dock St.. Reference : 6th Nntional Bank Mu'ua! Tf^ust Co. Philadelphia, Pa. ^ in all kinds of ^^g|^. "^Ml^ Evergreens ^j^k ^^^^^F Fancy Dagtrer^J^^^^B ^l^^v Ferni. Bronze and vHI^^^H ^V Green Galai. Holly. ^T^^V jli Lencothoe Sprays, / ^^^ ''» Prlnrsan PlnB. F.lc. ' Qeorge CotsonasSt Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dat;t:er| Ferni. Bronze and Green Galax. Holly. Lencothoe Sprays, Princess Pine, Etc.. Delivered to all parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28tb St., bet. 6tb & 7tb Aves.. U^m VarL Telephone 1202 Madison Square. """ 'I"* Mention the American Florist when writing We Ara Nowr Booking Orders for Southern Wild Smilax Shipment commencing Sept. Ist. Natnral and 1\40 SCIP Q Perpetuated Sheet lV*V-fOOIl^ I. A. BE AVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Uention the American Florist when writing We Are Now Making Shipments of SouthernWild Smilax Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Iverything in Southern Ever^eens. EVERGREEN, ALA. BOIQIET GREEN Best quality at lowest rate*. We gather our own ^eens and bring by boat direct. Christmas Trees and Bou^s for Cemeteries. Northern Michigan Evergreen Nursery, H. Scbuenemann, S, W. cor. ClarkSt, Bridge. CHICAGO Fall River, Mass. — The Watuppa Water Board is soliciting proposals for the building of a greenhouse at the pumping station. Cleveland, O.— F. C. Pinyoun & Son, 2058 East Twenty-second street, build- ers of portable garages, are now man- ufacturing portable greenhouses. FOET Watne, Ind.— The Fliclc Floral Co. held a beautifully arranged flower show November 9. An orchestra was engaged to play during the afternoon and evening. Utica. N. Y. — The annual banquet of the Florists' Club was held at the Park House, Whitesboro, November 15. About 75 members were present and the guest of the evening was Prof. A. C. Beal of Cornell university. FANCY FERNS, 4r'f.S.o. New CropGa'ax. Bronze or Green $1.25 per 1003 Sphagnum Moss, large bales $1.50 Leucothoe Sprays, Green $1.00 per lOO: $7 50 per 1000 Boxwood, per pound 20c: SOpound case. $7.50 Magnolia Leaves. Imported Green and Bronze. Basket. $2.25; 6 baskets. $2 eacb Ftcrists in the Middle and Western States can save money by placing their orders with us. A trial order solicited. MICHIGAN CUT FLOW'ER EXCHANGE, inc.. Wholesale Commission Florists and Florists' Supplies. 38-40 Broadway, All phone connections. DETROIT, MICH*. J. H. VON CANON & CO. Evergreens Fresh From The Woods Galax. Green, 50c oer 1000; $3.50 per case of 10.000. Ferns, Fancy and Dagger, 8Dc per 1000: $3.e0 per case of 5000 Green Leucotboe, regular lengths. $1.75 per 1000. Greea Lencothoe. 10 to 16 inch. Si. on per 1000. Laurel Leaves, 35c per lOTO: Sheet M08S,'5c per lb. Bronze GalBX will be ready about Nov 20. Cash with order. Wire Us Elk Park, N.C. BANNERS ELK, N. C. Fancy Xmas. Holly Good Green, Heavy Berried, Tight Paclced Stoclc Now ready for shipment. Single case $3.75 Five cases and more $3.50 per case Freight prepaid to all points east of the Mississippi river. Cash with order. fl. ADSTIN, Felton, Del. OC//CK^S-\ s% 3H I PPE R Mention the American Florist when writim Meriden, Conn. — John Bonnell has completed a new greenhouse at his place on Converse avenue. EvergreenBougtistor Decorating Per 100 pounds Per 100 pounds Arbor Vitae, StolO-in.. $1.50: 12 to36-in....$1.0O WbUeSpruce,5tal0 in. 1.50; 12 to 36in.... 1.00 WhitePlne, 5to lO-in... 1.50: 12 to 36 in.... 1.00 Can furnish evergreen boughs for decorating any time of the year. CH AS. F. UECKE, New London, Wis. Mention the American Florist when writino ^^^^ PRICE LIST OP Xmas Stock Holly Immortelles Club Moss Boxwood Mistletoe Write now. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO and NEW YORK 994 The American Florist. Nov. 25, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS WIU be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, 1 on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. florists' Telegraph Delivery J. A. VALENTINE, Denver, President. W.J. PALMER, Buffalo, Vice-President. W. L. ROCK, Kansas City, Treasurer. Other Directors: ( Retailers' Section - S. A. F. fi O. H.) ' A.^B^caSgt^ w.' T^X'Xl^^l Mutual discounts, 20 per cent. Provision for guaranteed accounts. Asmus, Fred H. Meinhardt. Write for particulars to IRWIN BERTERMANN, Secretary, 241 Massacliusetts Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. List of Members Atlantic City, N. J., 1605 Pacific Ave. Boston, Mass., 43 Bromfield, St., Buffalo, N. Y., 304 Main St., Chicago, 111., •-'22:1 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111., 31st and Michigan Ave. Chicago, 111.. 22 E. Elm St Cincinnati, C, 138 E. 4th St. Cleveland, O., 5523 Euclid Ave. Colorado Springs, Colo. Council Bluffs, la., 321 Broadway Danville, 111. Denver, Colo., 1643 Broadway Detroit, Mich., 153 Bates St. Berke, Geo. H. Penn, Henry Palmer, W. J. & Son Schiller, The Florist Smyth, W. J. Wienhoeber Co., Ernst Baer, Julius Graham, A. & Son Crump, Frank F. Wilcox, J. F. & Son Smith, F. B. & Sons Park Floral Co. Bemb Floral Co., The L. Detroit, Mich., Gratiot Ave. and Broadway, Breitmeyer&Sons Galesburg, 111. Pillsbuty, I. L. Hartford, Conn. Coombs, John V. Indianapolis, Ind., 241 Massachusetts Ave., BertermanBros. Co. Kalamazoo, Mich., 141 S Burdick St. Von Bochove & Bros. Kansas Citv, Mo., 913 Grand Ave. Murray, Samuel Kansas City, Mo., 1116 Walnut St. Rock, W. L. Flower Co. Louisville, Ky., 6504 Fourth Ave. Louisville, Ky., Masonic Temple, Mantato, Minn. Schnlz, Jacob Baumer, August R. Windmiller Co., The Ml. Vernon, N. Y., Columbia Ave. Newark, O- New York, N. Y., Madison Ave. and New York, N. Y., 1153 Broadway Northampton, Mass. Oklahoma City, Okla. Paterson, N. J. Philadelphia, Pa., 1514 Chestnut St. Portland, Ore., 325 Morrison St. Rochester, N. Y., 25 Clinton .\ve. Rockford; 111. Scranton, Pa. .Seattle, Wash.; 1534 Second .\ve. .Spokane, Wash., 817 Riverside Ave. Springfield, Mass. 378 Main St. .St. Louis, Mo., 7041 Florissant Ave. St. Paul, Minn., 24 W. 5th St. Terre Haute, Ind., 139 S. 7th St. Toledo, O., 38() Superior Washington, D. C, 1214 F St. N. W. Washington, D. C, 14th and G .St. Wichita, Kans., 145 N. Main St. Dummett, Arthur Duerr, Chas. A. 44th St. Dards, Chas. A. Small, J. H. & Sobs Field, H. W. Stiles Co., The Sceery, Edward Pennock Bros. Tonseth Floral Co. Keller cS: Sons Buckbee, H. W. Clark; G. R. Hollywood Gardens Hoyt Bros. Co. Aitken, Mark Meinhardt, Fred. A. Holm & Olson Heinl, John S. & Son Freeman, Mrs. J. B. Gude Bros. Co. Small, J. H. & Sons Mueller, Chas. P. Cleveland. TRADE GOOD. The cut flower market continues good as to stock received and sales. Chrysanthemums still hold the first place as to quantity and quality, and sell all the way from three cents for small Ivory to $2.00 and $2.50 per doz- en for the largest. Carnations are a little short of the demand and the price is advancing gradually. Violets have increased in price and stock is exceptionally good. A few sweet peas are arriving. A few of the growers are already cutting stevia. Callas and lilies are moving slowly. Orchids and lily of the valley are selling well, and are rather short of the demand. The rose crop has shortened up consider- ably, and late buyers have had to hus- tle to fill orders. Killarney are a trifle off color and this is noticeable all over the country at this time. NOTES. Wilhelmy Bros, will open their third retail store near the corner of Euclid avenue and E. One Hundred and Fifth street about the last of this month. One of the largest as well as the most elaborate weddings of this season was the marriage of Mary B. San- ders, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Sanders, to Harold T. Clark. The cere- mony took place in the Second Pres- byterian church November 22. The church decoration was one of the most effective and elaborate the Cleveland public has ever seen. In front of the choir loft and organ were 10 large standards covered with white chrys- anthemums, each standard having sev- en large cathedral candles, producing the effect of a pyramid which covered the entire choir loft. There were three altars each being profusely decorated. Huge pillars on either side, holding 35 cathedral candles, were covered with bunches of W. H. Chadwicks, the larg- est procurable. The front of each plat- form was decorated and banked with cibotiums. About 600 long American Beauties covered the largest pillars, producing a tree effect, all tied with FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. November 28. Ryndham, Holl.-Amer., 10 a. m.. Hoboken Pier. FROM BOSTON, Cymric, White Star, Charles- town Pier. Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse. No. Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m., Hoboken Pier, November 29. Lusitanla. Cunard, Piers 54 and 56, North River. November 30. Ivernia, Cunard, Piers 54 and 56, North River. Adriatic. White Star, 12 noon. Piers 59 and 60. North River. La Savoie, French, 10 a. m.. Pier 57, North River. Friederick der Grosse, No. Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m., Hoboken Pier. Deoember 1, FROM ST. JOHN, N. B., Empress of Britain, Can.-Pac. December 2. Adriatic, White Star, 12 noon, Piers 59 and 60, North River. St. Louis, Amer., 9:30 a. m.. Pier 62, North River. Finland; Red Star. 10 a. m.. Pier 61, North River. Caledonia, Anchor, 3 p. m., Pier 64, North River. Pennsylvania, Ham. -Amer., 2 p. m., Hoboken Pier. Koenig Albert, No. Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m., Hobo- ken Pier. Sant' Anna, Fabre, 3 p. m.. Amity Dock. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Dominion, Amer., 10 a. m.. Pier 54. PROM PHILADELPHIA, Barcelona, Ham.- Amer., 11 a. m. FROM PORTLAND, Canada, White Star-Dom., 10 a. m. FROM PORTLAND, Oceania, Cunard. huge bows of fish net illusion, in green, back of which were banked large palms. In the front corners of the church two large pyramids of cathedral candles were covered with white chrys- anthemums, banked with cibotiums. The festooning throughout was of long Asparagus Sprengeri and white chrys- anthemums. Every other seat in the aisle was decorated with bunches of white chrysanthemums and asparagus. An immense arch in the rear was deco- rated with the same flowers. Two gold pillars in the gallery were covered with American Beauties in tree form, while the entire gallery was hung with fes- toons. The home of the bride's parents was also decorated on a very elaborate scale. The living room was banked with ferns, while large gold vases were filled with long-stemmed American Beauties and white chrysanthemums. The dining room was decorated with Mrs. Taft roses and American Beau- ties, the chandeliers hung with aspara- gus sprays, grapes and Mrs. Taft roses. On the bridal table was a centerpiece of white lilac and Mrs. Taft roses. The porch was enclosed and used as a re- ception room, and was decorated with American Beauties and large silk elec- troliers. The parlor was of Killarney roses. The ballroom on the third floor was decorated with Killarney and American Beauties in garlands and festoons. Thirty tables for the guests were decorated with the same roses. The bride carried a bouquet of lily of the valley and white lilac. Frank Smith, of Los Angeles, Calif., had charge of the decorations, ably assist- ed by Smith & Fetters Co's. crew of decorators. This firm has another large wedding decoration December 2, which will be on a similarly large scale. C. F. B. Painesviixe, O.— The incorporation of the Painesville Garden & Green- house Co., with a capital stock of $20,000, has been granted. The in- corporators are Alfred E. McKee, Chas. M. Hawley, Edward Witzman, Samuel J. Potts and Edwin H. Hawley. tgii. The American Florist. 995 DESIGNS OR CDT FLOWERS WUI be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. ■^"i^ll^Xiiv"' M. D. REIMERS KENTUCKY. New Location, "THE SEELBACK," And 223 S. 4th Avenue. Choicest Cut Flowers. Personal Attention Given to Out-of-Town Orders. Chicago. Established In 1867. 'mM FLORiST^ 739 Buckingham Place, L. D. Phone Gracelaod 1112. Send us Tour retail orders. WI HAVE THZ BIST FAfllLITIKS IN TBI CITY Vention the American Florist when leWtinj; Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" [I tindS Gr,*.ene Ave. and 339 to 347 Greene Ave. j Groenbouses: Short Hills, N.J. I Deliveries ia !l mm YORK. LONG ISLAND and NEW JKRSIT. I tention the American Florist when writing ^^ ^ G> S, Flowers or Deaign Work. Delivered In Albany and Vldnlty on Telegraphic Order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET. Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best 8S Yonge Street, We deliver anywhere In Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Dunlop's Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. Pollworth Co. Will take proper care of yoar orders In Wisconsin 998 The American Florist. Nov. 25, f- The Seed Trade. =<^ American Seed Trade Assoolallon. Leonard H.Vaufhan. Chicaeo. President; Marshall H Duryea. New York First Vice- President: Edsrar Gregory. Marblehead. Mass., Second Vice President: C. E. Ken- del, Cleveland. O.. Secretary and Treasurer, Next annual onvention. June, 1912. ALBERT McCULLOUGH and wife, of Cincinnati, O., are at Sanibel Isle, Fla. Kentucky Bltte Grass conditions have developed nothing- to change for- mer reports of the great shortage in the 1911 crop. There is not sufficient seed in sight to supply the demand this season. Visited Chicauo : J. Chas. McCul- lough and wife, of Cincinnati, O., en- route to the coast; A. J. Brown, Grand Rapids, Mich.: J. J. Grullemans, Jr., representing J. J. Grullemans & Sons, Lisse, Holland. The domestic crop of white clover is almost a failure and its value is the highest in many years. The home de- mand is being supplied largely by im- ported seed. The selling season has not started yet. F. H. Henry Is said to be away up on Fujiyama dickering with the angels for next season's supply of Japanese bulbs while other dealers are closing con- tracts with the mortals below. With such aid Mr. Henry may secure the large sizes. The holly situation remains about the same. North Carolina stock will be the cheapest in the commission market. Fancy grades from Delaware and Ten- nessee, suitable for florist trade, is of- fered practically on last season's cost basis or within 15 to 25 cents per case of 1910 prices. Chicago. — Prices on the Board of Trade, November 22, for grass seed were noted as follows : Timothy, $13..50 to $15..50 per 100 pounds. — The western canners were in session at the Hotel Sherman the past week. — The South Water street commission houses han- dle large lots of evergreen wreathing as well as evergreen and holly wreaths, shipping to all parts of the middle west and as far east as Pittsburg. The stock of bulk green is scarce with these deal- ers and they now expect a price of 60 cents or better for 20-yard coils in a jobbing way. Snows the past week in the northern woods have firmed price's on this article, picking evidently being closed for the season. Braslan Seed Growers Co. Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Qrowers for the Wholesale Trade Only. SAN JOSE, CALIF. vine Seeds. Advices from Rocky Ford, Colo., are to the effect that there has been an- other severe snowstorm with a tem- perature of 16 degrees below zero No- vember 11. Most of the crops have been harvested. There are still a few in the pits, which were covered and protected. It is feared that the severe cold may affect the germination of some of the cucumber crops in that section and also in the vicinity of Ord- way, the late crops of watermelon in Kansas and Oklahoma and pumpkin and squash in Nebraska that had not been seeded previous to the cold weather. The Bean Crop. November 15. — The condition of the bean crop this year is the lowest as regards quality for perhaps a period of 10 or 12 years. The acreage was large, the crop withstood the dry hot weather well, and the prospect was for a yield of six or six and one-half million bush- els, somewhat larger than the crop of 1910. The early beans were harvested at the close of September and the first threshings showed exceptionally fine quality, the beans being clean, dry and free from weather damaged or stained stock. With the first days of October came a wet period and stormy, rainy weather prevailed throughout the month. About one-half the crop was in the field pulled and was damaged daily by the unseasonable wet weather. These un- favorable conditions continued so long that the late beans, although matured, could not be pulled and many of them are still in the fields unharvested. The largest damage is in the districts of the heaviest soils. The extreme north- ern sandy sections have the best qual- ity this season. Conservative esti- mates place the loss at one-third of the crop or two million bushels. The prices of white pea beans are 25 to 30 cents higher than a year ago. Colored varieties, Red Kidney and Brown Swedish beans, are about the same price as last year. Nine cents ad- vance was lately scored in two days. Seed Testing Laboratories. The United States Department of Agriculture announces that on Novem- ber 1 seed testing laboratories were opened in co-operation with the Louisi- ana Agricultural Experiment Station, Baton Rouge, La., and the Califor- nia Agricultural Experiment Station, Berkeley. Calif. Similar laboratories in co-operation with the Oregon Agricul- Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Hollister, California Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondenc* Solicited, Q. C MORSE II CO? .WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS^ SAN FRANCISCO. CALIFORNIA tural College, Corvallis, Ore., the Mis- souri Agricultural Experiment Station, Columbia, Mo., and Perdue University, La Fayette, Ind., are in operation. These laboratories are established and maintained for the purpose of furnish- ing information as to the quality of agricultural seeds. Samples may be submitted to the Seed Laboratory, U. S. Department of Agriculture, Wash- ington, D. C, or the nearest branch laboratory where they will be identi- fied, examined or tested according to the request accompanying them. Noxious Seed Laws. We were impressed with the com- ments of Henry Nungesser & Co. in your publication of November 4. While there is no doubt there have been abuses of the seed trade in the past by putting out inferior stock, it will appear to any sane dealer that those who make our laws are liable to over- do matters in the way of having too much legislation along the prohibitive line. As Messrs. Nungesser & Co. say, Dame Nature produces both pure and noxious seeds, and shrewd as the later generations are growing to be, we have never yet to any extent been able to control Dame Nature. Sane, uniform seed laws are to be welcomed, but spare us from freak legislation. Bi.ACKsiAN & Griffin Co. Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE, Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet. Cabbage. Carrot, Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley, Radish, Rutaba^. Torniit. Sole Adent for U. S. and Canada, CHARIJES JOHNSON. Marietta. Y%. Peas and Beans GROWERS FOR THE Wholesale Seed Trade. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. r PRICE LIST OP Xmas Stock Holly Immortelles Club Moss Boxwood Mistletoe Write now. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO and NEW YORK tgii. The American Florist, 999 Kentucky Blue Grass Taney N«w Crop $3.00 BU. December Shipment. This special price for a short time only. Samples sent on request. J. Bolgiano & Soo Wholesale Seedsmen BALTIMORE, MD. Denver, Colo. The condition of the flower market here has been very good, although the fine weather has advanced the chrys- anthemum crop considerably. There has been no great surplus of stock and prices have kept firm. Several large funerals have helped to clean up the stock considerably. Carnations are coming in good shape and are bring>- ing fair prices. CLUB MEETINGS. The regular monthly meeting of the Colorado Florists* Club was held at T. M. A. Hall, November 6, and the fol- lowing officers were elected for the en- suing year : Arthur H. Bush, president. Edwin S. Kennedy, vice-president. Edgar P. Neiman, secretary. Bernard Boldt, treasurer. Charles R. Root, Edwin S. Kennedy and Emil Glauber, trustees. A Special meeting was held Novem- ber 13, for the purpose of discussing the possibilities of a flower show in 1912. A committee composed of J. A. Valentine, N. A. Benson and Arthur Bush were appointed to attend to the preliminary arrangements. NOTES. Daniels & Fisher Stores Co. held the opening of their new store last week. The whole store was arranged artistic- ally with vases and plants of chrys- anthemums. The center aisle was ar- ranged to represent a Japanese garden which was very tasty. The work was executed by Arthur H. Bush, manager of the floral department. The Park Floral Co. held a chrys- anthemum show at their greenhouses and store, Colfax and Josephine streets. The store was arranged to represent a Japanese garden. A lady dressed in a handsome Japanese costume assisted by a Japanese served tea and rice cakes to the visitors. T. 'W. Hanna, manager of the Den- ver Wholesale Florist Co., and Miss Ruby Ordway were married November 4. They are the recipients of hearty congratulations. N. A. Benson, one of the leading growers here, was recently married and is reeciving the congratulations of his friends. Seasonable Bulbs-Arriving Imported from Most Reliable Growers. Compare Our Prices. Ask for Samples. Spiraea. Per loo Gladstone $12 00 Qneen Alexandra 12 00 Lily of the Valley Clumps %-l-l 00 per 100 Hyacinths, Dutch Roman. Per 1000 La Grandesse j Gigantea > |16 00 Queen of Bloes ) French Roman Hyacinths. Per 1000 11-12 114 00 12-15 22 00 Cold Storage Giganteum. Always in stock. 6-8, 7-9 and 8-10 inch. Forcing Gladiolus p«r looo Ackermann $6 00 Colvilli Alba (The Bride) 5 00 Blushing Bride 4 50 Peach Blossom 8 00 Spanish Iris. Per looo pive best sorts $4 00 Tulips. Per 1000 Double Early. Fine Mixed $ 6 25 Cottage or Late Flowering. Bridesmaid | 7 00 Gesneriana 9 oo Inglescomb Pink 10 75 Isabella 7 50 Maiden Blush 7 50 Sweet Nancy 7 50 Macrospila 6 25 Mrs. Moon 25 00 Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO. NEW YORK. Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers ♦ ♦ For the Wholesale Seed Trade. CSRPINTERIS, CALIF. J. C. Robinson Seed Co. Waterloo, Neb. Contract growers of Cucninber, Canta- loape, Watermelon, Sqnash and Pnmplriii Seed; Sugar Flint and Field Seed Oorns. GBT QUOTATIONS FROM LSNDRETH SEEDS which SUCCEED Sr " Bristol, Pa, Contract Seed Growers Specialties; ^^%im^X^^TS^' CorrespoudeDce Solicited. George R. Pedrick £c Son, PKDRICKTOWN, N. J. L. A. Kintzel is growing fine snap- dragon that sells well without much effort. Chas. Benson is bringing in some fine carnations that are hard to beat. E. P. N. Seedsmen requu-ing the very best selections of Garden Seeds (Vegetable and Flower), especially Kelway*9 Celebrated English Strains can cet them at lowest independent wholesale rates by sending their ordera direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers Langport, Somerset, England. Special quotatioDSOD application. Cold Storage Valley For Chrittmas Forcing Per 100 $1.75 Per 1000. $15.M Per ICO Per 1000 Blushing Bride $0 65 IB 00 The Bride 76 6 Oo A. HENDERSON & CO. Telephone Randolph 2571. 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO D THE SEED TRADE REPDRTIN6 BUREAU, Postal Telegraph Building, CHICAGO THE KIHBERUN SEED CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA. Growers of Onion, Lettuce, Radiah, etc. Correspondence solicited. Practical, impartial commercial la- boratory apparatus, as endorsed by the Ass'n of Official Seed Analysts. Booklet free. Send samples to 1000 The American Flokist, Nov. 2^, GET RICH QUICK Grow Cold Storage Lilies. A case of 200 7-9 Giganteums cost you $14.00. Will produce in 10 weeks at least 40 dozenflowers. FiEur« out yoar profits. Get a case at once from G. C. POUWORTH CO.. Mllwaaliee, Wis Mention the American Florist when writing John Bod^erS Sons Co. Los Angeles, California Wholesale growers of Sweet Peas, Tomatoes, Lima Beans, Lettuce, Asters, Cosmos and other Flower Seeds. Mention the American Florist when writing Surplus Stocks of L. Multifloruffls, 7=9 in. Write for Prices YOKOHAMA NURSERY CO. 31 Barclay St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing FOR SEEDS OF AIX KIND APPLY TO W. «. JOHNSON & SON, LInltii, Mention the American Florist when writing Asparagus Plumosns Plants 2H in. $3.00 per 100: $25.00 per 1000. train. b< $1.10 per UO: Cyclamen Seed fainitie ''"'"■ ''"' "'' t9.00 per lOCO. Write us, S. S. SKIDELSKYScGO., 1215 Betz Building. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Uention the American Florist when writing Telegraph Code Am. Seed Trade Association — 92.00 — either stiff or flei^ible cover. Address orders AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. Chicago. Stkacuse, N. T.— At a meeting of the Syracuse Rose Society held November 15 it was decided to assist the state fair commission in its plans for a hor- ticultural and floricultural hall and to ask the legislature for an appropria- tion for this purpose. Rochester, N. Y.— At the meeting of the Rochester Florists' Association, held November 13, it was decided to hold a display of flowers at each meet- ing. A programme of papers for the winter meetings was submitted by George Arnold, chairman of the com- mittee on entertainment, as follows : December, "The Chrysanthemum," C. B. Ogsten; January, "Perennials," J. M. Kellar; February, "Annuals," George Arnold; March, "Roses," Lawrence Cot- ter of Jamestown; April, "Pruning," John Dunbar. A beautiful display of autochrome photographs showing flow- ers and views in natural colors, was enjoyed by the members present. GLADIOLUS GLORY. Gladiolus We control the entire stock of THE NEW TYPE KUNDERDI ''QLORV" WITH "RUFFtED" PETALS The broadly expanded, wide open flowers paired by twos, all face in the same direction and are carried tn straight stout stalks, fully SH feet. From three to eigbl of these handsome flowers are open at one tarae. Each petal is exquisitely rufHed and fluted. The color is a delicate cream pink, with a most attractive crimson stripe in the center of each lower petal, the shade of which is unique id i lladioU. The ruffling of the petals in this new strain basattracted much attention the country over. Special prices with free cuts, for catalogue use. Per 100, $7,50. Per 1000, $70.00 We carry large stoohs of America, Mrs. Francis King, Augusta, Princeps WRITE FOR PRICES VAllGBAN'S SEED STORE NEW YORK. CHICAGO. TOMATO SEED Bcjt Stocks. All Varieties. Surplus List now ready. Contract OSer for 1912 ready December 1st. THE HAVEN SEED CO. Growers for ttie Wholesale Trade Only, SANTA ANA, CAI-IFORNIA. Mention the American Florist when writing The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. Crovrcra for the Trade Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Etc. S.T^t'in'^if "^'° MILFORD, CONN, Mention the American Florist when writing Waldo Rohnert GILROT, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower, Specialties; Lettuce. Onion. Sweet Peas. Aster. Coemos. Mignonette. Verbena in variety. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Grower SPECIALTIES : Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, Vine Seed and Field Corn. EDGAR F. HURFF, Mullica Hill, New Jersey Correspondence Solicited. Mention tne American Florist when writing Cynosurus Cristatus (Crested Dogstail) Purity and Germination Guaranteed. WM. POWER & CO. Seed Exporters, Waterford, Ireland Cables; "Seedmerchants," Code ABC. 5th edition ChrysantheiDunis AND Asters. Elmer D,Smitli& Co., *SSJr Mention the American Florist when writing CHOICE German Flower Seeds Catalogue free on application. FREDGRICK ROEMER, seed Grower, QUEDLINBURG, GERMANY. Mention the American Florist lohen writing ROCTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Oalif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS S. M. IsbeO & Co., Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Bean, Cucamber, Tomato. Pea, Mnskmelon. Soaasb. Watermelon, Radlsli, Sweet Corn. Correspondence solicited. Mention the American FioTist when writing sgji. The American Florist. 1001 Ifoor OpporWly — Low Bull) Prices We have had the best bulb trade this fall in the history of this concern. But we want to increase it by securing a lot of new customers. Therefore we are putting some of our prices down near cost. Terms: Net cash. This offer is subject to change without notice. Chinese Sacred Lilies Basket (:!0 bulbs) $1 00 Hamper (4 baskets) .'! 50 Single Hyacintiis Per ICO Per 1000 Separate colors $2 00 $18 00 These are as large as many use in named sorts. Early Roman Hyacinths Per 100 Per IfOO White -1 L'5 20 50 Single Early Tulips Per 100 PerlOfO Artns $ 75 $ 6 75 Belle Alliance 1(10 14 00 Chrysolora 75 6 CO Cottage Maid 85 7 50 Due van Thol, scarlet ... 1 40 12 50 " •' " crimson.. 90 8 00 ' red and yellow.. 90 8 00 Keizerskroon 1 00 9 25 L'lmmacnlee <>5 (i 00 La Reine (i5 6 00 Single Early Tulips Per 100 Per 1000 Rose Gris de Lin $ 85 Yellow Prince 85 Superfine Early Mixed.. 86 Pirst Quality Mixed 75 Double Early Per 100 Alba Maxima $ 90 Imperator Rubrornm 1 50 Murillo 90 Purple Crown 90 Rex Rubrorum 1 25 Superfine Mixed 85 Double Late Per 100 YtllowRose $ 85 Double Late Mixed 80 Darwin Late (Single) Tulips Per 100 Per 1000 Albert Kellogg $1 (iO »14 .50 Baroa de la Tonnaye 1 60 15 00 Glory 2 00 18 00 La Candeur 2 25 20 00 Ex. Fine Darwin Mixed 1 CO 9 00 $7 00 7 00 6 75 5 75 Per 1000 $ 7 75 i:^. 00 8 00 8 50 11 00 7 00 Per 1000 $7 60 7 00 Late or May Flowering Tulips Per 100 Per 1000 Bizarres % 80 $6 76 Roses 1 00 9 00 Violets 1 00 9 00 Gesneriana Spath 1 00 9 00 Golden Crown 60 5 75 Picotee 1 00 8 60 Single Narcissi Per 100 Per 1000 La Candeur $1 00 $ 8 60 Empress, double nose... 1 60 14 00 Emperor, " "... 1 60 14 00 Golden Spur, " " ...185 16 75 Poeticus Ornatns 70 6 75 Trumpet Major 90 7 75 Trumpet Major, special forcing 1 26 11 00 Double Narcissi Per mo PerlOOO Double Roman $1 10 $ 9 00 Von Sion, double nose... 1 85 17 60 We catalogue all the leading kinds. If you are interested in varieties not mentioned, ask us for special prices. It will be necessary to mention this advertisement to secure benefit of these rates. JAMES VICK'S SONS, Rochester, N. Y. CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO. La Fayette, Indiana. Mention the American Florist when wriiing SPECIAL ROOSEVELT FERNS 2;4-in. stock at $2.50 per doz., $17.50 per 100, $150 per 1000, can fill orders at once or book them for future delivery. Write us. GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Uention the American Florist when writing DesPlainesFloralCo. Carnations. Des Plaines, Illinois Mention the American Florist when writing • •• Boston Perns S,V2-in., $3.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. WHITMANI SH-ln., $6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 860 at 1000 rates. HENRY H. BARROWS £ SON. Whitman. Mast. Mention the American Florist when writing Asparagus 1000 100 Plamosnt, 2^'in. pots $18 00 S2 00 Spiengerl, 2M in. pots 15 CO 1 50 Primroses PerlQO Chinese and Obconica Alba and Rosea $2 00 Obconica Gieantea 2H'in. pots 2 50 Altemanthera, rooted cuttings, red and and yellow per 100. 50c Cash. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio. PEONIES At bargain prices. Also other stock. Write for list. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. Carnations A SPECIALTY Nic. Zweifel. Ntrth MilNaukee, Wisconsii. Rooted Cuttings VERBENAS 70c per 100; $6.00 per lOCO. Express paid. Cash with orders. Write. S. D. BRANT, filay Center, Kans. SMILAX Fine bushy plants, 2V2-iiich, $1.60 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. AspraagUS Sprengeri, fine2H-in-, $1-50 per 100; 4-ia. $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, fine plants, 2i^- inch, $2.00 per 100. PansieS, our well known strain, none better; Forget-me-not, Daisies, (Bel- lis). Wallflowers, Sweet Williams, Gaillardias. all these are fine plants, at $2.50 per 1000; $10.00 for 6000. Hollyhocks, double, in separate colors, 75c per 100, $5.00 per 1000. Lettuce, Grand Rapids, $1.00 per 1000; $8.60 for 10,000. J. C. SCHMIDT, otter and Maple Sts., BRISTOL. PA. Geraniums Good Cuitin^s, Well Packed. S. A.Nutt per 1000. $11.50 Ricardand Poitevine per ICOO. 14.09 Hare do others. PLUMOSUS Per lOlM), $25.00. SPRENGERI Per MM. 115,00. Carnations Send me a list of the varietiti you weot. how many of each you will want andwhen you will waDt them delivered. I will make pricesiieht ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa, 1002 The American Florist. Nov. 2 J. Vegetable Growers* Association of America. H, F. Hall. Boston. Mass.. President: C- West. Irondequoit. N. Y.. Vice-President; S. W. Severance. SOS Walker Buildint:. LoaisTJlle. Ky., Secretary: M. L, Rnetenilc Cleveland, 0., Treasurer. ^ Chicago, November 20.— Mushrooms, 15 cents to 25 cents per pound; cucum- bers, $1 per box of two dozen; toma- toes, 15 cents to 20 cents per pound; 12% cents to 40 cents per dozen bunches. One million pounds of cabbage were shipped from Niagara county, New York, to New York city in the last four days, and today there Is not a barrel left in farmers' hands. The de- mand for cabbage in New York this year is said to be unprecedented. Vegetable Marrows. The summer this year in England and Europe has been exceedingly dry and the vegetable marrows when well cared for and given plenty of root room, according to a writer in Garden Illustrated, have revelled in the heat which has been withering up cabbages, beans, peas and other vegetable crops. It seems as if this vegetable, if it does so well in the intense heat and dryness which has been experienced in Eng- land this year, ought to be worth a trial in America, for it is further re- marked that these, with potatoes and tomatoes, have been the best products of the year. Boston. THANKSGIVING TOO LATE. There is a feeling that the worst of the agony is about over. Chrysanthe- mums are still plentiful but are begin- ning to show some wear. They have ranged lower in price than for many years. Had Thanksgiving been a week earlier the trade would have benefited more than they will on the date which has been appointed, because the surplus would have been taken off the market earlier. There will be a chance for other staples when the Queen of Au- tumn makes her exit. If India was only nearer the florists might have a chance to unload some chrysanthemums at the Durbar of King George. Every- thing is about the same in all lines; no advance except a slight rise in roses. NOTES. The Horticultural Club of Boston, we understand, is composed of the leading lights and main props of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club. Whether this will weaken the old club we are not pre- pared to state. We understand the membership is limited to 20, and the dues are $25 per year, but it seems to us that only men of affluence can afford that amount. The purpose we hear is to elevate horticulture. There has really been more elevation from a crust of bread in a garret than from a swell banquet in a hotel, and we wonder if the coffee and sandwiches supplied by the old club were too prosaic for all the members, and that the feast of reason and soul didn't flow fast enough. "We feel that a limited club with a high price will not do the trade at large any more good than, nor the desired benefits accrue to them in a club with an open membership and a smaller fee. There is no small class of men who can hold themselves up as ideal and lead the rank and file of the trade. If the club is formed for business on a broad scale it seems niggardly to set a limit. We feel that there is room for a pi'actical talk every month by some .seer in his particular line, but let his talk be open to the general trade. More interest will be taken than by those who set themselves on a high pedestal and drop a few crumbs to the multitude. This is a democratic country and in order to have the people heed things they must be done in a democratic way. There has been enormous coal pur- chases made for New England firms lately, who are reported to be stocking up with the idea that there is to be a general strike in the coal regions April 1, 1912. Mr. Babson, an economist and statistician, recently made a western trip and visited the mines in different sections of the country which produce seven-tenths of all the bituminous coal that is used, and it is claimed that from his personal observations the heavy buying resulted. We all remember the last strike of the anthracite coal mines, and if both kinds of coal are stopped at the same time results will be still worse. There is a general feeling in the coal trade that coal will be higher. Florists should see that they have enough to keep them going the rest of the season, for there will be uneasiness in many quarters in case of a strike until the settlement is made. President William Sim has appoint- ed the following committees in connec- tion with the National Sweet Pea So- ciety's exhibition to be held in Boston in conjunction with the Massachusetts Horticulture Society's show, July 13-14, 1912: Executive committee, John K. M. L. Parquhar, chairman; W. A. Bur- pee, A. C. Zvolanek. Manager of the exhibition, Robert Cameron. Schedule committee, James Wheeler, chairman; Wm. N. Craig, Sidney Hoffman. Com- mittee on medals. Thomas Roland. Commercial growers' committee on prizes and rules, James Wheeler, chair- MUSH ROOMS HOW TO GROW THEM BY WM. FALCONER. The Best American Book on the Subject. 170 Fades. 29 niastraUons. Price SI.OO. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. man. Gardeners' committee on prizes and rules, Wm. N. Craig, chairman. Retailers' committee on prizes and rules, Sidney Hoffman, chairman. Seedsmen's committee on prizes and rules, H. E. Fiske, chairman. Other committees will be announced later. MAC. Watcll tor onr Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Lambert's Purs Culture HisbroM Skm Snbstitntion of cheaper Eradeeis thns easily exposed. Fresh sampla brick, with lllnstrated book, maBad postpaid by manofactnrers epos re- ceipt o( 40 cents in postaie. Address Trade Mark, American SpawBCo.,St.PaBl.MiiiB. Success In Market Gardening KBVISBD AND ENI.ARGED BDITION. A new and larger edition of thia well known work on market gcurden- ing. It contains everything a market gardener wants to know, and In a form easily nnderstood. It ia an invaluable guide to any one in the business from the beginner to the most experienced. PRICE $t.lO AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. CABBAGE OCTOBER and NOVEMBER Early Jersey Wakefield and Charlston Wake- field at $1 00 per 1000; in lots of 5000, 90c per 1000; lots of 50.000, special prices. LETTUCE Five best varieties— Grand Rapids. Bie Boston, Hanson, 'Tennis Ball and Black-seeded Simpson $1.00 per 1000. 5000 lots, 90c per 1000: SO.OO* lots, special prices. 100,000 Tomato Plants In 2H"'nch pots, in the five best varieties: Comet. Sutton's. Al, Sutton's Winter Beauty. Sutton's Abundance. We are now booking orders for the above plants at $20.00 per 1000, Special prices on larger quantities. Our plants are grown from best seed obtain- able. We are large tFuckers ourselves, cultivat- ing 200 acres in variouscrops all the year. Fox-Hall Farm, v.?Norf Oik, Va. Mention the American Florist when writing C/VBDAOE plaints $1.00per^lOOO^nY,'oOo"lots. LETTUCE Five Best Varieties, $1.00 per 1000, in 5,000 lots. Our plants are grown from the best seeds obtainable. TOMATO PLANTS Five Best Varieties, in 2H-inch pots, $20.00 per 1000. BLICK FLORAL CO.. Norfolk, Va. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedllnburg, Germany. GROWEE and EXPOETER on the VEEY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWEE and FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) SnPPlflltfp^* Beans, Beets. Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leek, LettuceB, Onions, Peaa, ■jp^wiuiiiCaj. Radishes, Spinach, Turnips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Carna- tions, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansles, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENEY METTE'S TRItTMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful In the world, $5.00 per oz., or $1.50 per >4 oz., 75c per 1-16 oz., postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. I ALSO GROW LARGELY SEEDS ON CONTEACT. i 19^^- The American Florist. 1003 WE CROW LOUDER THAN EVER WHY? ; Because we have won So Many Prizes f C f|v^^^" \ at the St. Louis, Cincinnati and Milwaukee W'vilVv C^^ Flower Shows. Winning more prizes than ^^M\v \\ the other other exhibitors with the same amount ^^i^^^^ of glass. We prefer to be known as the best rather than the largest. Where Are All The New Varieties Disseminafed Last Season? ^ Washington ^^^^^^^ Dark pink sport of Enchantress is the only '= ^-^ ■^ /XJ^^^^^K^C^.*©^ .silBK one exhibited in the 100 class and winning first prize. We exhibited more new varieties than any other grower, proving that we are Up-tO- date growers, and that our stock is free from disease and again proves that when you buy from us you get the best. Here is a list of our Prize Winners. ,^^^^^^^ Rooted cuttings ready January 1, 1912. HbC^^^^^B^ P'T 100 Per 1000 Washington $6 lO $60 00 White Wonder White Encliantress 3 00 25 00 - ^»"^ White Perfection ?. 00 25 00 Victory :> 00 26 00 Beacon :! 00 25 00 Rose Pink Enchantress :; 00 26 00 Dorothy Gordon :". 00 26 00 Enchantress n 00 26 00 CARNATION WASHINGTON. May Day .'! 00 26 00 Chicago Carnation Company, A. T. PYFER, Manager. 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. 1004 The American Florist. Nov. ^5, I The Nursery Trade ! I Am«rlcaB Aasoclalloa of Nurserymen jj J. H. Dayton, Painesville, O.. President; || W H Wyman.NorthAbington. Mass.. Vice- ii President; Jobn Hall. Rochester, N.Y..Sec'y. II Thirty-seventh annual convention to be 11 held at Boston. Mass.. 1912. H YOUNGSTOWN, O.— Supt. J. A. Petti- grew, of the Boston parks, with Mrs. Pettigrew, is expected here this week on a visit to their son. Dr. Pettigrew. COLLINSVILLE, CoNN. — C. W. Atwater has moved his nursery stock and busi- ness to Agawam, Mass. He will, how- ever, for the present reside in this town. TOPEKA, Kans. — The unsightly row of shrubbery which practically sur- rounded Central Park for years is to be replaced by an evergreen hedge. The slirubbery has caused considerable complaint for it obstructs the view of the park from the driveways. Within the last ten years a large number of the hickory trees in the northern and eastern states have died, the cause being the hickory bark beetle. The U. S. Department of Ag- riculture advises the marking of all trees which by the premature dying or falling of leaves in July and August denote the presence of this beetle and the felling of dead trees and cutting out all dead branches and tops of those marked before May 1, when the beetles emerge from their winter quarters un- der the bark. SCOTTSVILLE, TEXAS.— The cold wave reached this city November 11, reports the Standard Orchard Co., the ther- mometer dropping from 70° at nine p. m. to 26° at six a. m., freezing all tender plants. The nursery stock was not damaged, the shedding of the leaves from the peach trees was has- tened and they are now bare and the late shedding is satisfactory and de- sirable. The trees are now in excel- lent shape to stand the winter. The late shedding of leaves would indicate that they will be late in blossoming next year, thus avoiding late frosts. Vines Retaining Foliage in Autumn. The leaves of a few vines are almost as green in October and November as in summer and promise to remain green for some time longer. The best known of these, remarks the Arnold Arboretum Bulletin, perhaps, is a Japanese Honeysuckle, a form of Lonicera Japonica, which is usually known in gardens as Hall's Honey- suckle. In the middle and southern states this vigorous plant has become perfectly naturalized, often crowding out the native plants, and retains its foliage during the winter. Here the leaves are killed by severe cold. As a flowering plant, too, this is one of the handsomest of the vine honeysuckles which are hardy in this climate. The leaves of the two akebias, Ake- bia quinquefolia and Akebia lobata, are still fresh and green, and these slender and graceful vines deserve a place in every autumn garden. The small pur- ple flowers do not make much show, and the edible fruit, which is largely ^consumed in Japan, is rarely produced in this climate. Clematis paniculata, one of the handsomest of the late summer-flower- ing species and now one of the most popular hardy plants in the United States, is still covered with leaves as green as they were in July. Another vine is now conspicuous with bright green leaves. This is a Japanese Moon- seed, Cocculus Thunbergii. Propagating: Buxus and Euonymus. Ed. American Florist : Will you kindly inform us as to the best method of propagating boxwood and euonymus? We tried to root the former last year by taking pieces of the old wood, inserting them in sand and placing them under a bench in a boiler house, but as they showed no growth by April they were thrown out, although we were told they were cal- loused. How large should the cuttings be? Would they root under sash? District of Columbia. W. B. C. The present would be an excellent time in the District of Columbia to make cuttings of the above evergreens, taking shoots of the current year's growth, not necessarily the strongest ones, as the short jointed twigs are usually the best. It will take all win- ter for these to callus and a frame where most of the cold is excluded and where it does not freeze and thaw fre- quently will be better than in a boiler house, a cool violet house or pit is an ideal place. It will take at least six months to callus the cuttings, and if those thrown out last spring had been taken care of they would have been fine stock by this time, starting to make roots and growing on with the summer season. E. O. O. California Association of Nurserymen. The first fall meeting of the newly- formed California Association of Nur- serymen will be held at the chamber of commerce rooms, Los Angeles, No- vember 23-24. The association is af- filiated with the Pacific Coast Associa- tion and the meeting promises to be of great interest. There will be morn- ing and afternoon sessions on both days of the meeting and on Saturday delegates will be taken in autos to see the sights of the town and vicinity. The topics to be discussed are live ones and among the most interesting are "Credits in the Nursery Business," by Leonard Coates of Morganhill; "Buy- ing and Selling among Nurserymen," by Fred Howard of Los Angeles; "The Problem of Surplus Stock," by Max Crow of Gilroy; "Growing Ornamentals that Sell," by E. H. Rust, South Pasa- dena; "California Field-Grown Roses," by E. Gill, West Berkeley, and "Cali- fornia's Plant Debt to Australia," by Theodore Payne, president of the Los Angeles Horticultural Society. John Vallance of the C. C. Morse & Co. nurs- eries, Oakland, is down to speak on "Novelties of Twenty-five Years in California," and in the discussion fol- lowing this paper Luther Burbank of Santa Rosa and Newton B. Pierce of Santa Ana have promised to take part. Many other speakers are on the pro- gramme and their remarks will be looked forward to by members of the local trade. The oflicers of the associa- tion include W. V. Eberly, Niles, presi- dent; H. W. Kruckebery, Los Angeles, secretary-treasurer, and Max J. Crow, Gilroy; E. Wightman, Chico, and C. W. Howard, Hemet, executive commit- tee. H. R. R. Catalpa Bungei. Catalpa Bungei is pretty well known in the grafted standard form, grown with an umbrella shaped head, and as such has a place in larger ornamental planting. It may not be generally known that where this tree is grown on its own roots it makes a very beautiful shrub or small tree three to five feet high and nearly as broad, forming a beau- tiful green clump as well as a striking novelty. This catalpa is said to be a seedling sport from C. bignonioides. I have had it in cultivation nearly 50 years and never knew or heard of it blooming. E. Fruit Trees^ppi?/e"s'trcr'- Fine Trees. Prices reasonable. MITCHELL'S NURSERY, Beverly, Ohio Discoreasp Ornamental Yam, Air Potato. A new rampaot climber from Hawaii, with abundant glossy, heart-shaped, strongly nerved leaves. Fine lor verandahs. Bears potato-like tubers all along the st'^ms. Tubers for spring planting now ready. $3 00. $4. CO and $5 00 per 100. according to size. H. NEHRLING & SON. Gotha. Fla Arbor Vitae (Tbnya Occldentalls.) A iplendld stock of 3 to 4 ft. mi 4 to 5 ft. tree«. Write for descriptioni and prlcti, The Wm. H. Moon Co., MORKISVILLI. PA. LARGE TREES OAKS and MAPLES Pinea and Hemlocks ANDORRA NURSERIB8. Wm. Warner Harper. Prop. Ckesbint MIU, PHUA., PA. For Fall Planting Lilinm Tenuifolium, Hansoni, Davurl- cnm, Henryi, Elegans and Wallacei; Daphme Cneorum, Delphinium For- mosum, Syringa Japonica, German and Japan Iris. Fall list issued in August. E. S. MILLER, Wading Rlver,N. Y ROSA RIGOSA The Trne Japan Rose. 75,000 one-year Seedlings, for lining out, 6-8 and 8-10 inches. 25,000 Clematis Paniculata, 2 years old, field-grown. Write for prices. Rhode Island Nurseries, Newport, R. I. California Privet Fine stock of well jfrown. well rooted and well eraded 2 year plants; first-class in every respect: Per too 1000 12 to tS in., lieht branched $100 $7.00 15 to 20 in., 3 or more branches 1.50 10.00 20 to 30 in., 4 or more branches 2 00 15,00 2y2 to 3 ft., strong. 6or more branchea 3.00 25 00 3 to 4 ft., extra heavy, 8 or more blanches 4.00 30.00 Write for special prices on carload aid taree orders. CHAS. BLACK, Highistown, N. J. /p//. The American Florist. 1005 Order Vaughan's Palms To=Day Don't Put If Off Any Longer. Our Stock is Healthy and of Good Value. Areca Lutescens. 4-In. pots, 3 plants each, 15 IS In. high. Bach . .35 Dozen 8.00 Kentia Belmoreana. size Pot 6-lnch 7 " 7 " 8 " 9 " 10 " 10 •* Leaves ...5-6... ...6-7... ...6-7... ...6-7... ...6-7... ...6-7... ...6-7... Height Bach 18 -Inch I 0.76 28-30 30-32 36-38 42-46 48-50 ....52-54 2.60 3.00 4.00 6.00 8.00 12.00 Dozen I 9.00 Kentia Forsteriana. size Pot 4-Inch B " 6 " 6 '• 6 " 8 '• 8 " 8 " 9 " 10 " Leaves 5 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 6-7 Tub 6-7 6-7 6-7 Height 15 ..20-24 ..24-28 ..30-32 ..34-36 ..40-44 ..44-48 ..52-65 .. 60 .. 66 inch $ 0.50 .76 ... 1.00 ... 1.60 ... 2.00 . . . 4.00 ... 6.00 ... 6.00 . . . 8.00 ... 10.00 Dozen $ 5.00 8.00 11.00 17.00 Per 100 $40.00 Kentia Forsteriana, Made-Up. Blie 8-lnch Tub 8 ■■ 8 " 9 " No. of PISDtS 3-4 3-4 3-4. Helitat ..34-38-Inch. ..40-42 " . .44-48 " . Size Pot 8-Inch 8 •• Tub. 3-4 52-56 " ., Phoenix Canariensis. IleiKht 30-35-lnch 40-45 •■ Back .y 4.00 . 6.0* . «.00 . 1.00 Each .$3.00 . 4.00 Plioenix Reclinata. Eacb Dozen .24 26-Inch $0.76 % t.OO iBs^""' '" ' ;^^^(| g^^.j ^MMlSlU&MMlglgrJ^yjfliySgCHiMBfi IHiiH - '^3 £^^|^HIHnN| ^H vlHH^I ^1 ^^1 Hh t^ s^^^^u^^^^ /^Ti^ " ^^1 ' PHCENIX ROEBELENII. Plioenix Roebeleni. Size Pot 4-inch . . . . 5-inch . . . . Size Pot 6-inch 7-inch 8-inch 9-inch Tub Height 16 to 18-inch 20 to 22-lnch 22 to 24-lnch 24 to 26-lnch Spread 20 to22-lach. 22 to 24-Inch. 24 to 28-inch. 30 to 32-inch. Bach .so.eo . 1.25 Each .$2.00 . 2.60 . 4.00 . 6.00 DneQ « «.a* 14. Ot Doz«n (22.00 CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Greenhouses, Trial Grounds and Nurserif »: Western Springs, 111. NEW YORK Qirilolr A^otlorL ! To move this seasonablestock quickly, we are oSerioK it until sold at piices that will either sell it or show us that no one is in need of this stock. FERNS Amerpohlii. Barrowsii Scottii Elegantissima Boston Jacksoni Sword and WhitmaDi[rom4-in. pots $15 00 per 100 Same varieties in 24 in. pots$4.00per IW. Rex Btrtonlas. assorted varieties 3 in. $5 00 per inn California Privet, 3 to 5 It specimens 10c: 2 to 3 ft. 5c: 18 to 24 in. 3c. Clematis Paniculata, Enormous 3 yr,old clumps 12c. Althaea. White. 3 to 4 ft,, 6c: Blanche 3 to 4 ft. 6c. Viburnum Plicatum, Specimen plants. 4 to 6 ft. 15c: 12 to 18-in., 7c; 8 lo 10-in, 5c. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grovt, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing A FEW GOOD THINGS YOl WANT. Geraniums, Nutt. Bucbner. Ricard, Perklm, Poitevine. 2-in, $2,00 per 100, Bolton Ferns, 5in, 25c each, WUtaani Ferns, 4 in.. 25c, Dracaena Ind., 3-in.. }5,00; 4-in„ $10,00: 51n, $25.00 per 100, Vinca Var., 2 in,. 2c, Amaragus Sprengen, 2-in,, $2,50 per 100. Asparagus Plomosas, 2 in., $3 00 per 100. Cash with order GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton, N. J. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA For Easter and Decoration Day Six-inch, pot-grown, well branched and set with flower buds. Otaksa, with 6 and 6 branches $20.00 per 100: 4 branches $15.00 per 100 Souvenir de Claire, fine pink (same color as Gloire de Lorraine Begonia), 7 to 10 branches 2B.00 per 100 AZALEAS TULIPS 10 to 12 inch crowns $5.00 per doz. La Reine, highest forcing 12 to 14 inch crowns 6.00 per doz. quality $6.00 per 1000 SEND FOR SURPLUS LIST OF BULBS Contains some very special, low, clean-up prices, JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY Wtioiesale Florists and Nurserymen, NEWARK, Wayne County, NEW YORK STATE Tell Them Where You Saw the Advertisement 1006 The American Florist. Nov. ^5, Dreer Special Araucaria Values If you have not yet secured your supplies for the holidays, we can still serve with stoclt of exceptional values in all sizes and varieties. Araucaria Excelsa 4 in. pots, 6 ins. high, 2 to 3 tiers $ .30 eacli 5 in. pots, 10 to 12 ins. high, 3 tiers 40 each 6 in. pots, 14 to 16 ins. high, 3 to 4 tiers 60 each 6 in. pots, 16 to 18 ins. high, 4 tiers 75 each 6 in. pots. 18 to L'O ins. high, 4 tiers 1.00 each 7 in. pots, 20 to '1\ ins. high. 4 to 5 tiers 1.26 each Araucaria Excelsa Glauca 5 in. pots, 10 to 12 ins. high, 6 in. pots, 13 to 16 ins. high, 7 in. pots, 16 to 18 ins. high, 3 tiers $ .75 each 3 tiers 1.00 each 4 tiers 1.50 each Araucaria Excelsa Robusta Compacta 6 in. pots, 10 to 12 ins. high, 2 to 3 tiers $ .76 each 6 in. pots, 12 to 14 ins. high, .'i tiers 1.00 each (1 in. pots, 14 to 16 ins. high, :> to 4 tiers 1.26 each 7 in. pots, 16 to 18 ins. high, 4 tiers 1.60 each Araucaria Excelsa Plumosa A splendid variety, almost as compact as Robusta Compacta and of a richer, deeper color. 6 in. pots, 10 to 12 ins. high, 3 tiers % .66 each (i in. pots, 12 to 14 ins. high, :i tiecs 75 each fi in. pots, 16 to 18 ins. high, 4 tiers 1.00 each The Above Wees are Intended for the Trade Only Consult Our Special Offer of October 12th for anything else that "you require in the Decorative lyine. h copy vpill be mailed to you for the asking if yon have not received one. Peonies, Hardy Perennial Phloxes and Japanese and German Iris are the leading and most important Hardy Peren- nial Plants. We handle these in immense quantities and shall be pleased to send yon special price lists of same if interested, HENRY A. DfiEEfi, 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa- Landscape Gardening xr^-~;~^ A course (or Gar- / ^^gktm/\ deners. Florists and / ^^P^ \ Home-makers, taueht / ^Hk. !:A by Prof. Craie and .^^■n4B Prof. Beal of Cornell : < ^^^K*Bl University. '^^cJ^^HpHHI Progressive Florists l^^^^^P^^HI recoEoize the growing nj^L^TJ^Hv importance of a knowl- ^^^^A^H^ edge of Landscape Art, ^9^B^^^ Gardeners who un- ^^^^^ derstand up-to-date methods and practice PROF. CRAIG. are in demand (or the , best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardening is Indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog (ree Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dept. A. F.. Springfield. Mass. The Best White Rose Ever Offered WE SHALL DISSEMINATE Double White Killerney We Are Now Boolcing Orders for March Delivery. See it in St. Louis, Milwaukee, or at the Chicago Fkirists' Club meeting in November. See it growing at The Budlong Rose Co., in Auburn, R. I., or with ns at Cromwell. Order now to be sure of early delivery. A. N. PIFRSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. VERBENAS ! Verbenas! Verbenas!! Large variety of 2!4-inch stock now ready for shipping. Fine for use in the South. J.L.DILLON, Bioomsburg,Pa. B. & A. SPECIALTIES Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Ivergreeas, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Autumn Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. WE are only a few minutes (rom New York City: Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Main Line ef Erie Railroad. BOBBINK& ATKINS Nurserymen and riorists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. The Early Advertisement Gets There I /p/A The American Florist. 1007 Pteris Wilsonl. EXTRA FINE Plants, PALMS and FERNS FOR THE BEST ORDER OF US. Pteris Serrulata. Bedding Plants ACHYRANTHES— Rooted Cuttings. Per 1000 Metallica $ 6.00 P. de BaUey 10.00 Llndenli 8.00 Warscewiczli 6.00 ACHYRANTHES— 2-Inch. Per 100 P. de Bailey $2.60 Metallica 2.00 Lindenii 2.00 Warscewiczii 2.00 AGERATUM— 2Inch. Per 100 Stella Gurney $2.00 Princess Pauline 2.00 COLEUS — Rooted Cuttings. Per 1000 Golden Bedder $6.00 Beckwiths Gem 6.00 Verschaffeltil 8.00 COLEUS— 2-Inoh. Per 100 paster, red and yellow $2.00 Beckwith's Gem 2.00 Golden Bedder 2.00 Stove and Greenhouse Plants Asparagus Baskets, $1, $1.60 and $2 each. Asparagus Plumosus. 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-ln., $1 per doz. : $8 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 3-in., 76c per doz.; $6 per 100; $60 per 1,000; 4-ln. (500 at 1,000 rate), -$1.60 per doz.; $10 per 100; $80 per 1,000. CROTONS. 2>4-ln $1.00 per doz. 3-in 1.50 per doz. 4-in 26c each:$3 per doz. 7-in., 4 In a pot 75c-$l each Size 2-in. 6-ln. 7-in. 8-in. FERNS BOSTONS. Each Doz. $6.00 9.00 12.00 18.00 100 1.000 $3.00 $26.00 46.00 Verschaffeltil Per 100 Gnaphalium, Lanatum cuttings. . Gnaphalium, Lanatum, 2-Inch. . .$2.00 Heliotrope, rooted cuttings Heliotrope, 2-inch 2.00 Ivy, German 2-lnch 2.00 Lantana Delicatissima, 2-iDch... 2.00 Marguerites, white and yellow cuttings Marguerites, yellow, 2-inch 2.00 SALVIA— Rooted Cuttings. Per 1000 Bonfire $6.00 Zurich 6.00 _ Per 100 SALVIA— 2 Inch, Bonfire $2.00 Zurich 2.00 Vincas, 4-Inch 15.00 2.00 Per 1000 $6.00 6.00 6.oa PANDANUS. $0.76 1.00 1.50 Fern Baskets, each $1.00 ASST. FERNS, FOR DISHES, 2-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Cyperus, 4-ln S1.26 per doz.; $8 per 100 DRACAENA FRAGRANS. 2%-lii $1.50 per doz. 3-ln 2.00 per doz. 4-ln 3.00 per doz. 6-ln 6.00 per doa. DRACAENA INDIVISA. 2-ln $3 ner 100; $26 per 1,000 7-in.. 21^ to 3-ft. high, $1.26 each; $16 per doz. DRACAENA MASSANGEANA. 6-ln $1.26 each DRACAENA TERMINALIS. S-ln $1.75 per doa. EUONYMOnS VARIEGATA. 2^-(n. (golden and silver leafj, 50o per doz. FICUS ELASTICA (Ruhbers). 6 in 60o each; $6.00 per doz. FICUS REPENS, Vines. 2U-ln 60o each Ivy, English, 3-In 76o per doz. Ivy, English, 4-in $1.60 per doz. Pandanus Utilis, 3-in $2 per doz. PANDANUS VEITCHn. 4-ln 50o each; $6.50 per doz. 5-ln 76o each; 9.00 per doz. 6-ln $1.00 each; 12.00 per do«. Primula Obconica, 3-in $6.00 per 100 Primula Sinensis, 4-lii., $1.60 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. SOLANUM ACULEATISSIMUM. 6-ln., strong plants. .. .60o each; $6 per doz. TRADESCANTIA VARIEGATA, Wandering Jew.) 2-ln 40o per doz. ; $3 per 100 KENTIA BELHORIANA. Pot High Leaves E 2%-in 8-ln. 4 S-ln 8-10-ln. 4-5 4-ln 12-15-ln. 4-5 5-ln 18-20-ln. 5-6 7-in 28-30-ln. 6-7 7-in 40-44-ln. 6-7 8-ln 44-45-ln. 7-8 9-ln 48-50-ln. 7-8 9-in 50-54-in. 7-8 $0.76 2.50 4.60 5.50 8.00 10.00 Doz. 100 $1.50 $12.00 2.00 15.00 3.60 30.00 9.00 30.00 Cocos Weddelliana, 2-in., $1.76 per doz.; $14 per 100; 3-ln., $2.50 per doz.; $20 per 100. LATANIA BORBONICA. 2-ln., 1 to 2 lvs..$3 per 100; $85 per 1.000 4-ln $3 per doz.; $20 per 100 51n $5 per doz.; $40 per 100 3-ln., per 2%-ln. 3-ln. . 5-ln. . ARECA LUTESCENS. 3 plants in a pot, $2 per 100. KENTIA FOHSTERIANA. Pot High Leaves Bach 21/2-ln 3-ln 4-in 5-in! .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' .' ." .' .' .' .' .' .' ." .' .' .' .' ." ." .' .' .' .' .'20-24-ln. 4-6 $0.75 6-in 30-35-ln. 4-6 1.00 T-in 36-38-ln. 6-6 2.60 8-ln 40-42-ln. 5-6 4.60 9-in 46-50-ln. 6-7 7.00 HADE UP PLANTS. Pot High In Pot 7-in 24-30-ln. 3-4 9 in 50-54-ln. 3-5 10-in 58-60-ln. 4-5 12-in 62-70-in. 4-5 PHOENIX CANARENSIS. doz.; $15 7.in., 36-40-in. high $ 2, 10-ln. 10-ln., PHOENIX ROEBELENII. $2 per doz.; $15.00 per 100 $3 per doz.; $22.50 per 100 $9 per doz. ; $70.00 per 100 S2.00 each $2.50 each THE 50-54-ln. high 8, 60-64-in. high 10. PHOENIX RECLINATA. 4. In 250 each; $3 per doz.; $20 5-in 50c each ; $6 6-ln 760 each; $9 Doe. $1.60 2.00 3.60 6.00 9.00 12.00 Bach $2.69 8.00 10.00 16.00 60 each .00 each '.00 each per 100 per doz. per doz. Pteris MagnifSca. GEO.WITTBOLDCO. EDGEBROOK, CHICAGO. Pteris CretJca, Albo Lineata 1003 The American Florist. Nov. 2s, Heacock's Pailms and Ferns HOME GROWN. Strong and Well Established. AVhile our sales have been mnch heavier than ever before, we are still strong on sizes quoted: Pot. Leaves 2V2-in. 4 3 in. 5 5 io. 6 to 7 6 in. 6 to 7 Ced'rtub. L'ts. Kentia Belmoreana. in. -ID. Pot. 2H i'<:hp' high. 75c. $1.00 and $1.25. Kentia Belmoreana,3 years old. 5H to 5H in. pots. 20 in bii;' and up. single plants 50c to 60c. Cocos Weddellana Palms, made up of 3 plants 4 to 5-in. pots. 30c and 40c: 3-in.. 15c. 18c and 20c; 4 in. 2Fc. Cycai Revolnta or Sago Palm, the genuine large and long-leaved variety, imported direct from Japan 6 7 in. pots. 5 to 15 'eaves to a plant 12c per leaf Areca Lutescens, 4 in. pots made up. 18 to 20 in. high 20c tn 25c: 5-in 2(1 to 25 in. high. 30c to 35c. Asparagus Pliunosus Nanus, 2^2 -in.. $3. 00 pet 100: $25.00 per 1000: 3-in.. $5.00 per 100: 4-in., $10.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprcngeri, large size. 4 in.. 15c: medium size. 4 id.. 10c; 2h-in.. $3 00 per 100 Ficus Eiastica (Rubbers) 5W to SVvin. pots, very fine stock. 25c: 5^ to 6Jn pots 25 to 28 in high. .35c, 40c and 50c: 7 in. pots. 30 in. high and up. 75c to $1.00 Cineraria HybridaGrandiflora.Aschmann's well- known stra n. 2Va-in. pots. $3.00 per 100: 3 in. notp.$6n0pcr 100; 4 in. lOc . Primula Obconlca Grandiflora, assorted colors. in bloom medium large. 5Hin.. 2Sc bushy. Poinsettlas, in bloom 3-in.. 15c; large4-in. 25c; .Sl'itnf^in sini'le or branched 3Sc 40c to SOc. Cyclamen Grandiflora, 4'in.. 25c: 5ii-in.. 35c. pirimulaChmensis.JohnP. Rupp'ssowell known strain, assorted colors, 4-in..l0c: 5^-in. pots. $2,50 per doz. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. This isaoothercreat specialty of ours. We have grown thf m very extensively for the past ten years. Our special treatment makes thcflowers very bright We have the bright red and the pink Lonsdale. Have a houseful. Now ready. in bloom for Thanksgiving Dayand Christmas. 6 in. pots. SOc. 60c 7Jcto$1.00; 3-in. pots. 12c to $1 00. Begonias New Improved Erfordi, Aschmann s Beauty, the finest Christmas and winterbloom- ine Begonia jn existence. Their beautiful pink and bricrht red large flowers are a ruzzle to any- one who sees them in bloom ; in flower now and all the winter through: large 4 in. pets. 20c: large 5M-in. pots. 35c. Beario mind this is an immense b'oomef which has no equal. Begonia Gloire de Cincinnati, SHin. pots. 50c to 75c: 6-in., $1.00 to $1.50. Another specialty of c,urs are now in. Azalea Indies. New stock. They are all in fine condition, full of buds. Now is the time to Stan for Christmas forcing. We have for Christmas the so well adapted standard varieties — Deutsche I'erle double white: Simon Mardoer and Mme. Petrick double pick: Ver- vEeneana. double rose variegated Price: 50c, 60c 75c $1.00' $1,25. $1.50 to $2 00 Easter Vari- eties—Schryveriana Vervseneana Simon Mard- ner 5nc. 75c. $1,00. $1.25 $l,50to$2 00; Mme. Van der Cruyssen Niobe. Empre4s of India. AooUn. Prof. Wolters and others, in bud. Solanum or Jerusalem Cherries, 6 in., full of ripe berries. 25c. 35c and SOc. Just Arrived with the Azaleas. .-\ fi-ne consignment of Latanla Borbonica, in first classcondilion. perfect foliage largestock, 8 good leaves, height given in consular invoice at .^S to 40 in., fit for 7 -0 8 in oots. $1,00 to $1.50, Combination Latania Borbonica (3 plants) in a 6-in. pot. which gives them a fine appearance, bushy about 13 to 14 leaves to a pot. 6-in. pots. 60c, 7.Sc to $1 00 Adiantum Hybridiun, the new Maidenhair Fern, large 4-in,, 15c; medium size 4 in., 10c. Three Houses in Ferns Pot, Not Bench Grown. Nepli.Scottli, Scholzeli and Whltmani. 4-in pots. 15c to 20c; SV» lo 6-io.pots. 25c 35c. 40c and SOc: 7 in. 7,V to$l,00. Boston Ferns, SH in.. 35c to 40c: 6-in. .SOc; 7I«.. 7.Sc tn $1 00; as large as a bushel basket. Neph Cordata Compacta, 4 in.. I0c. Ferns for Dishes, a good assortment. 2Vi'ln. pels. $S.OOperliO 1 Tire plants. Pteris Wilsoni Ferns, 6 in. pans. 3 plants la a pan 25c to 35c per pan: very bushy. Fern Balls, imported direct from Japan, already started, SOc. What Mr. F, J. Michell. of the Well Known Seed Boaee. Benry F, Michell Com- pany, rhiladelphls. Said: "Oct. 28. 1911. "Have just visited the greenhouses of Godfrey .Aschmann and must say it was indeed a great surprise to me. I have never seen a better lot of Araucarias. Azaleas. Ferns and other plants in all siees and prices as are at Mr Aschmann's." 25 at 100 rales. Cash with order, please. All plants raD6t travel at pnrctiaser** rlik. GODFREY ASCHMANN Wholesale Grower and Importer of Potted Planta. 1012 W, Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. 1010 The American Florist. Nov. 25, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The... 1020 Allen J K 991 American SpawnCol002 AmlingECCo 987 Andersons A 995 Andersen Specialty Co lOlO Andorra Nurseries .1004 AnBermuellerGeoH 989 1 AphineMfgCo 10l9 , Aschmann Godfrey. 1009 Atlanta Floral Co.. 995 Austin H •.•■-■• 99J BadKley Reidel & Meyer. Inc 991 Baer Juilus 99o Barrows H H&SonlOOl Bassett&vVashburn 978: Baur] A PotteryCo III Bayetsdorfer H 1017 BeavenE A 99i BerningH G.-.--- 988, Bertermann BrosLo 997 Black Chas 1004; Blick Floral Co....lC02j Bobbink&AtkinB..1006 Boddington A T II BodgerJno&SonsColOOO Bolaod) BCo. 996 tolgianoJ&Son*. .. 999 owe MA 9% Brants D 1001 BraslanSeedGroCo 998 Breitmeyer's J Sons 997 Brown A J Seed Co 998 BrnnsHN H Buchbinder Bros... 1017 Buckbee H W 996 Budlong] A 987 Burnett Bros ...^... 11 Burpee W A &Co.. II Caldwell the Woods- man Co 995 Camp Conduit Co. .1016 Canger & Gormley. 995 CarterGeoM.... . 993 Chi CarnCo I.1U03 Chicago Flower Growers Ass n 977 Chi HouseWreckColOlB Clark The E BCo.. 1000 Clarke's Sons David 996 ClevelandCutFloCo 997 Cooke Geo H 9% CotsonasGeo&Co. 993 CoweeW ].. 1UI7 Craig Robt Co 1008 CritchellCE 939 Cross Eli lliOS Crump Frank F.... 996 Cunningham JoaH.lOul Daniels & Fisher... 997 DardsChas 995 Deamud ] BCo 980 DennaiSe &Son.... 998 DesplainesFlo. Co.lCOl Detroit Flower Pot. Ill Dietsch A &Co IV DillerCa8k'y&Keenl020 Dillon J L 1006 Dingee& Conard Col005 DornerF & Sons ColOOl DreerHA.III 1006 1015 Dunlop JohnH 997 EdwardsPold'g Boxl020 Elliott WH 988 Em mans Geo M....1U05 Eyres HG 997 Fish Henry Seed Co 999 Florists' Hail Atsn.l0l6 Florists Tel. Delvy. 994 Foley Mfg Co IV FordM C 991 Foi Hall Farm 1002 Freeman MrsJB... 997 Freeman-Lewis 995 FromentHE 991 FottlerFlske Rawson Co 11 GalvinThosF 997 Garden CitySandCo III Garland Geo M Co. 10*8 GasserJ M Co 9% GenyBros 996 Giblin & Co 1020 Good & Reese Co .. I Gorbam &Chaplinel017 GrandKapidsFloCo 9% Graves Nathan R... 1017 Greater New York Florists' Ass'n 991 Growers CutFlower Co 990 GudeBros 997 GuDthet Bros 990 Heacock Jos C0....IO1.8 Habermann Chas... 995 Haven Ihe Seed ColOQj Heinl]ohn& Son.. 9% Henderson A & Co. 999 Herr Albert M 1001 Herrmann A IO16 Hess& Swoboda... 997 Hews A H& Co.... Ill Hilfinger Bros Ill HippardE 1010.1017 Hitchings&Co 1015 Hoerber Bros 984 Hoffman Flo Artist. 996 HotfmeisterFlo.Co 989 Holm & Olson 995 Holton&HunkelCo Tib Home Cor School.. 1006 Hooker HM Co. ...1019 Hon Advertiser.... 1017 Hort Irade Journal, 1016 Hrudka L Pottery Co Ill HuDtE H ..983.987 HurB Edgar T 1000 IgoeBros 1010 Illinois Pipe Mfg C0IOI8 Isbell SM& Co. ...1000 Jackson & Perkins. 1005 Johnson WW& SonlOOO Jones Percy 987 Kasting W F Co... 939 Keller Geo & Sons. Ill Keller J B & Sons.. 9% Kellogg Geo M 996 Kelway&Son 999 Kennicott Bros.... 9S7 Kervan Co The.... 993 Kessler Bros 991 KiftRobt 996 KimberlinSeedCo. 999 King Construct'n ..1017 KleinhansPHowardl0fi9 Kohr AF Ill Kramer I N & Son. Ill Kroeschell Bros Co. 1019 Kruchten John.. 985. 9S7 Kuebler Wm 990 KuehnC A 9S9 KuhlGeo A 1001 Kyle SFoerster.... 987 Lager & Hurrell.... I Lakeview Rose Gardens 9S5 Lange A 995 LandrethSeedCo... 999 Leedle Floral Co... 1008 Lehman Bros 1017 Lichtenberger J ...1010 Lord&Burnham Col015 McCallumCo 989 McConnell A'lex.... 997 McCuUough'sJM Sons Co 988 UcHutchison&Co. II McKellar Chas. W. 987 McKenna P&Son. 997 Malandre Bros 993 Mann, Otto II MastinJG & Co... 1019 Mathews Carrier Gravity Co 1019 Matthews Florist... 996 May&Co LL 996 Met Mat Co 1019 Mette Henry 1C02 Michigan CutFloEx 993 WILKS' Hot Water Boilers ARX THX MOST ICONOMICAI Boiler for Greenhouses No Night Fireman Required wltbonr SELF-FEEDING HOT WATER BOILERS. Send lor Catalog and Prices. S. WILKS MFG. CO., 3B0a Shieldl Ave. CHICAGO. 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PI.LSBURT {nSSK'at Galesbunc IIL Mention the American Florist when writing Modei Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Camatloa Growers as the best support on market. Ptt. July 27. '97. May 17.'9I GALVANIZED WIRB ROSE STAKES. Write for prices befers ordering elsewhera. Prompt shipmant guarant««< IGOE BROS., 266 North 9th St.. BROOKLYN, H. T. Mention the American Florist when writing I * I Circulation in 1 j Buyers' Brains i J Ts the kind enjoyed by the American j^ * Florist Its actual paid circulation !\ve believe, is the largest in its class. The contents are of real present value < and are preserved for future reference. I Advertisers who realize this establish s pernunent business with the best i trade in the United States and Canada. DAYLITE GLASS CLEANER - QUICK - POWERFUL | Will Not Injure Paint or Potty 25 gals, or more. .$0.70 per gal. 5 to 10 gals 80 per gal. Less than 5 gals.. 1.00 per gal. Andersen Specialty Go "^ ^'^^H = Leavea No Greasy Soitae*. ,f~ r^^^n One gallon will clean from 500 -7~ ^~^^^H to 700 square feet. ^ i^^B ASK YOUR JOBBER ' JHIi OR WRITE TO W^^M 4648 Calumet Ave.. niUClBfl Standard Steam Traps The simplest, most durable and up-to-date steam trap on the market. Ask the man who owns one ^fc Catalogue sent on request. E. HIPPARD GO., Youngstown, Olilo ign. The American Florist. 1011 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ACHYRANTHES. Achvranthes, rooted cuttings, Metalllca, $6 per l.'OOO. P. de Bailey, $10 per 1,000. Lin- denl, $6 per 1.000. Warscewiczii, $6 per 1,000. Aohyranthes. 2-in., P. de Bailey. $2.50 per 100. Metallica. Liiidenl. Warscewiczii, $2 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Achyranthes Sayitze, 3-in.. $3 per 100. E. Vin- cent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. AGERATUMS. Ageratum. Stella Gumey, 2-in.. $2 per 100. Princess Pauline. 2.in.. $2 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago. 111. ALTERNANTHERAS. Alternantheras. 6 vars.. 2-in., $2 per 100; Jewell. 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $4. R. Vin- cent. Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Althernantheras, R. C, red and yellow, SOc per 100. Jog. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. ARAUCARIAS. Arauoarijis. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. G. Asch- mann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Araucarias. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St ., Philadelphia. Pa. Arancaria exoelsa, 5-in.. 50o to 75c ea^h; 6-in., $1 to $1.25. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Aranoaria excelsa, 5-in.. $6 per doz.; $45 per 100. Holton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus baskets, .$1, $1.50 and $2 each. Asparagus Plumosus. 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $1 per doz.; $8 per 100. Sprengeri, 3-in., 75c per doz.; $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; 4-in. (500 at 1,000 rates). $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; $80 per 1.000. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. Edgebrook, Chi- cago, III. Ferns. Boston. 2-in., $."5 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 6-in.. $6 per doz.; $45 per 100; 7-in., 75c each; $0 per doz.; 8-in., $1 each; $12 per doz.; 9-in.. $1.50 each; $18 per doz. Basket, $1 each. Assorted ferns for dishes, 2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edge- brook, Chicago, 111. Asparagus pulmosus nanus, from IV^^-'ra.. pots, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1.000; 3-in., $5 per 100; $45.50 per 1.000. Cash with order please. Floral Hill Gardens, G. F. Neipp, Prop., Chat- ham. N. J. Asparagus plumosus nanus. 2 14 -in.. $3.50 per 100: $30 per 1.000; 3-in., .96 per 100. Frank Oechslin. 4011 Quincy St., Chicago. Asparagus plumosus, 2'^U-'va. pots, $3; 3-in. pots, .$4 per 10:». Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in. pots, $2; 3-in. pots, $4 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts.. Philadelphia. Asparagus plumosus. 2H-ln- - 3c ; 3-in. , 6c. Sprengeri, ^V^-\w.. 2c: 3-in.. 4c: 4-in., 8c. Mos- baek Greenhouse Co.. Onarga, 111- Asparagus plumosus, 214-in.. $2 per 100; $18 per 1.000: Sprengeri. 214-in., $1.50 per 100: $15 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, O. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 4-in., $5 per 100. Geo. Reinberg, 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Asparagus plumosus, 2yj-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-in... $5 per 100: 4-in.. $10. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Em mans. Newton. N. J. Asparagus plumosus, 2V2-in., §3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2U-in., $1.50 per 100; 4-in., $5 per 100. Asparagus plumosus, 2i^-in., $2 per 100. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol. Pa. Potbound 3-in. Sprengeri, can be shifted into 5-in.. $6 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co., Mil- waukee. Wis. Asparagus plumosus, $2.50 per 100. Spren- geri, $1.50 per 100. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. The Reeser Floral Co. , Springfield. Ohio. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri plants. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. AZALEAS. Azaleas. 10 to 12-inch crowns. $5 per doz. ; 12 to 14-inch crowns, $6 per doz. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, Wayne Co., New York State. BAY TREES. Bay trees and box trees: all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Bay trees (standards), fine assortment; sizes 12 to 48-iuch crowns. Prices, $2.50 to $25 each. Let us know your wants. Wagner Park Conservatories. Sidney. O. Bay trees. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St.. New York. Bay trees. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. BEGONIAS. Peconia Coralline Lucerne. 3-in., ready for 5 and 6-in., $3.50 per doz.; $25 per 100. The Good & Reese Co. .Springfield, 0. ,_ Begonia Vernon, 2-in.. $2 per 100; 3-in., $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Rex begonia, assorted. 3-in.. $5 per 100. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Groye, Pa. BOXWOOD Boxwood. McHutchison ,& Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Boxwood. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. BOLBS. Bulbs, siiiraeas, best Dutch hyacinths, Dutch Roman hyacinths. French Roman hyacinths, cold storage gigantennis, forcing gladiolus, Spanish iris, lilies multiflomra and giganteum. tulips. Gladiolus Augusta, Mrs. Francis King, America. May, etc. For yarieties and prices see adyer- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs. Gladiolus Blushing Bride and The Bride. 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Tulips, sin- gle superfine mixture, 70c per 100; $G per 1,000; named colors, red. white, rose and yellow, 80c per 100; $7 per 1.000; Single Darwin Spe- cial Mixture, 00c per 100; $8 per 1,000; Single Gesneriana, Macrophila. 80c per 100; $7.50 per 1.000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. Narcissus. Paper White, 13 ctms., $1 per 100; $3.50 per 1.000. Scranton Florist Supply Co.. 201 _N^Seyenth_ATe., Scranton,?^; Narcissus Paper White Grand!, bulbs, good stock. 75c per 100; $6 per 1,000. Jonquil bulbs. 75c per 100; $C per 1,000. Woodward Floral Co., Alvin, Texas. Bulbs. Gladiolus Blushing Bride, 65c per 100; $5 per 1,000; The Bride, 75c per 100; $6 per 1,000. Late dug Formosum, 7-9-inch (250 to case), $7.50 per 100; .$65 per 1,000; 9-10-inch (200 to case), $11 per 100; $100 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Bulbs, begonia, single flowering, 40c per doz.; $2.50 per 100; $22 per 1.000; double flowering, 00c per doz.; $4 per 100; $35 per 1.000; Glox- inias, separate colors. 75c per doz.; $5 per 100; $47.50 per 1.000. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston, Mass. Bulbs. Lilium Harrlsii. 7-9, $17 per case of 250 bulbs. White hyacinths, 12-15 ctms., $18 per 1,000. Paper White Grandi. Narcissus, $S per 1.000. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St.. New York. Bulbs, tulips. La Reine. $3 per l.OOO. Jack- son & Perkins Co., Newark, Wayne Co., New Y'ork State. Bulbs. Surplus of L. Multiflorums. 7-9. Yo- kohama Nursery Co., 31 Barclay St.. New York. Bulbs of all kinds. James Viek's Sons, Roches- ter, N. Y. . Bulbs, begonias and gloxinia. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St.. New York. Bulbs, Lilium giganteum. case of 200. 7-9, $14. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Bulbs. Burnett Bros., 72 Cortlandt St., New- York; Bulbs. E. S. Miller. Wading River. N. Y. CAMNAtt. The IMPROVED CANNA, 64 yarieties, includ- ing Mrs. A. F. Conard and the finest new ones. Send for price list. THE CONARD & JONES CO.. West Grove. Pa. CARNATIONS. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per 1000 Rose Pink Enchantress $6.00 $60.00 Dorothy Gordon 8.00" 75.00 Alma Ward 10.00 Craig 6.00 60.00 Ruby «00 55.00 Beacon and O. P. Bassett, $5 per 100. CASH OR C. O. D. CHAS. PFEIFFBB, 30 Grand Ave., Ft. Thomas, Ky. CARNATION PLANTS. Per 100 Per 1000 2.000 Enchantress $6.00 $50.00 500 White Enchantress 50.00 4,000 Rose Pink Enchantress 5.00 40.00 THE LAMBORN FLORAL CO., Alliance, Ohio. Carnations, White Perfection, Lady Bounti- ful, Queen Louise, Apple Blossom, Enchantress, Pink Imperial, Admiration, Lawson, Winsor, Flamingo, Craig, Harlowarden, Roosevelt, Ca- nary Bird. Jessica. $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. J. ii. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Carnations, leading yarieties. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. . Carnations, fine fleld-grown plants. White Perfection, $7 per 100; $60 per 1.000. Win- sor, Apple Bloasom. Queen. Harlowarden, Cralff, Mrs. Patten. Dorothy Gordon and Bountiful, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. P. R. Quinlan, Syra- cuse. N. Y. Carnations. Lawson-Enchantress, Sangamo, Al- Tlna, May Dav. Winsor, Victoria. Boston Mar- ket, 4c each: $35 per 1,000. Howard P. Kleln- hans, 66 Center Square, Easton, Pa. Carnations. J. W. Thompson Carnation Co.. Jollet, 111. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Deoartment, Write Us About I! 1012 The American Florist, Nov. 2^, Carnations, Bassett and Victory, $4 per 100. Would exchange for field-grown VInca Varle- gata. Harry Helnl, West Toledo, O. Carnations, White Wonder, |12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, iDd. Carnations, leading kinds. Des Plalnes Floral Co., Dee Plaines, 111. Carnations. Bright Spot. N. Zweifel, North Uilwaukee, Wis. Carnations. Wood Bros., Flshtlll, N. Y. CHKYSANTHEMUMS. ChrysautUemuius, stock plants from prize win- niDg stock. We have .tbe best collection of varieties to grow. Write us. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Chrysanthemums, stock plants, White and Yellow Bonnafifon, Dr. Enguehard, O. Frost, Appleton. Robinson, Robt. Halliday, $4 per 100, Cash with order. Phil. G. Goebel, Jr., Webster Grove, Mo. Chrysanthemums, Smith's Advance, 25c each. Golden Glow. 10c each. Eli Cross, 25 Monroe St.. Grand Rapids, Mich. Chrysanthemums, stock plants, Beatrice May, Yellow Bonnaffon, Dr. Enguehard, Glory of Pa- cific and Pacific Supreme, $3 per 100. Mosbaek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Chrysanthemums. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemums, leading vars. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. CINERARIAS. Cineraria hybrlda grandi, 2%-In., $3 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. Cinerarias, the largest flowering, extra strong, 2-in., $2 per 100. J. W. Miller, Shliemans- town, Pa. Cineraria Stellata, 5-in., 10c. Mosbsek Green- house Co., Onarga, 111. CLEMATIS. Clematis paniculata, strong plants from 4-ln. pots, 2-year-old, $10 per 100; plants from open ground, $6 per 100. C. Eisele. 11th and West- moreland Ste., Philadelphia, Pa. Clematis paniculata, field-grown, $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1,000. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O. Clematis paniculata, 2-year-old, field-grown. Rhode Island Nurseries. Newport, R. I. COLEUSES. Ooleus, rooted cuttings. Golden Bedder, Beck- with's Gem, Verschafteltii, $6 per 1,000; 2-ln., Pflster, red and yellow; Beckwith's Gem, Golden Bedder, Verscha£feltli, $2 per 100. The Geo. Wltthold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Coleus, 12 vars., 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in,, $3. Brilliancy. 2-in.. ,$3; S-in., $4. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. Coleus G. Bedder, 2%-ln., $1 per 100. G. Aschmanp, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. CROTONS. Crotons, 2%-in.. $1 per doz. ; 3-in., $1.50 per doz. ; 4-iu., 25c each; $3 per doz.; 7-ln., 4 In a pot, 75c and $1 each. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. CYCLAMENS. Giant cyclamen, our own grown strain, se- lected from the very best and well built plants and flowers. Seed, $1 per 100, $6 per 1,000; nearly all sold out. August seedlings, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Plants, well Bet with buds, 4-ln., $18 and $25 per 100. Orders amounting to $25, 10% ofll. Here is one of the many letters we received from satisfied customers: B. A. Butler & Son, Niagara Falls, N. T., say; "The plants are excellent, the finest we have ever had, and If the seed this year is of the same quality we will be perfectly satis- fied." Our aim has been to, and we have. Im- proved our strain every season. Cultural direc- tions with every order. See my calla and A. plumosus advs. C. Winterich, Cyclamen Spe- cialist, Defiance, O. Cyclamen, glganteum, fine, thrifty 3-ln. stock, $5 per 100. Cash please. J. W. Miller, Shlremanstown. Pa. Cyclamen grand!., 4-In., 25o. Godfrey Asch- mann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Cyclamen. J. Hasslach, St. Bemy de Prov- ence, France. Cyclamen, good plants of the best strain. In bad, 3-in., 10c to 12c; 4-ln., 15c to 25c. Cash with order. Rober & Radke, Maywood, 111. Cyclamen glganteum, 4-ln., 15c. Mosbaek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. CYPERUS. Cypress, 4-in., $1.25 per doz.; $8 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. DAHLIAS. DAHLIAS. Extra heavy Individual field clumps. Black Beauty, $3 per 100. Earl of Pembroke, $4 per 100. Countess of Lonsdale, finest for cut flowers, $8 per 100. Wagner Park Conservatories. Sidney, O. Dahlias. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Dahlias. Peacock Dahlia Farms, Williams- town Junction, P. O. Berlin, N. J. DAISIES. Daisies, Giant Paris, from 2^^-10. pots, $3 per 100. C. Eisele, llth and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Shasta daisy plants, strong field-grown, $1.50 per 100; $10 per 1,000. Woodward Floral Co., Alvin, Texas. Marguerites, white and yellow, cuttings, $6 per 1,000; yellow. 2-in., $2 per 100. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. DRACAENAS. Dracsena fragrans, 2^-in., $1.50 per doz.; 3- In., $2; 4-in.. $3; 5-ln., $5. Dracaena Indivlsa, 2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 7-in., 2% to 3 ft. high, $1.25 each; $15 per doz. Dracsena Massangeana, 6-ln., $1.25 each. Dracaena ter- minalis, 3-in., $1.75 per doz. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. DRACAENA INDIVISA, choice stock, 6-ln., $15 per 100. Order quick. Holton & Hunkel Co. , 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. DraCEena Indivlsa, 3-in. pots, $4 per 100. C. Eisele, llth and Westmoreland Sts., Phlladel- phia. Pa. Dracaena Ind., 3-ln., $5; 4-in., $10; 6-ln., (25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. EUONYMOUS. Euonymous variegata, 2^-ln. (golden and sil- ver leaf), 50c per doz. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. FERNS. ROOSEVELT FERN is a winner. We offer 2i4-in., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; 3-in., .f2.50 per doz.; $17.50 per 100. P. 0. B. here. THE CO- NARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Ferns for dishes, fine strong plants ready for pot, six varieties assorted or separate, out of flats. $1 per 100; $9 per 1,000. Rober & Radke, Maywood, 111. Ferns for dishes, 2i4-ln., $3 per 100; $25 pet 1,000. Boston ferns, 5-ln., $25 per 100; 6-ln., $40 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Ferns, Amerpholil, Barrowsii, Scottii, Ele- gantissima, Boston, Jacksonl, Sword and Whit- mani, from 4-in. pots, $15 per 100. Same varie- ties, 2%-in., $4 per 100. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Perns, Boston, Whitmanil, Scholzell, Scottll, 4- In. pots, $2 per doz. ; 5-ln. pots, $3 per doz. C. Eisele, llth and Westmoreland Sts., Philadel- phia^ 5,000 Boston ferns for 6-ln., strong, healthy plants, 25c; 7 and 8-ln.. 40c and 50c; 6, 8 and 10-ln., Whltmani, 25c, 50c and 75c. Cash. A. G. Lake, Wellesley Hills. Mass. Boston ferns, 2V4-ln., 4c; Whltmani, 2i4-in.. 5c; Elegantissima. Piersoni. and Whltmani, 3- In., 8c; 4-ln., 12^c; 5-in., 25c. Mosbaek Green- house Co., Onarga, 111. Small ferns for dishes, 2%-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; $135 per 5.000 — our selection. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Ferns, Boston, 2W.-in.. $3 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Whltmani. 2%-ln., $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. 250 at 1000 rates. H. H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Ferns, Special Roosevelt, 2V6-ln., $2.50 per doz.; $17.50 per 100; $150 per 1,000. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. Perns, Boston. Piersoni and Elegantissima. 3-ln., 8c; 4-ln., 12c; 5-in., 25c; 6-ln., 40c. Mo«- baek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Perns for~di8hes, 2Vi-ii7r %i^5n per 100; *30 ?jr, ^;?''?' ^°'^ "' I'OOO "■"te. Frank OechsUn. 4911 Qalncy St., Chicago. Ferns, Boston, 4-ln., $15 per 100; 6-ln., $28 per 100; 6-ln., $40. The Beeser Floral Co.. Springfield, O. Adiantum Farleyenee, 2%-tn., $12.50 per 100; 4-ln., $40. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cin- cinnati, O. Ferns, Boston, 5-ln., 25c each. Whltmani, 41n., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns. John Scott, Rutland Rd. and E. 45tb St., Brooklyn, N. i'. FERNS, 4-ln., Boston, fine stock, $14 per 100. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. FICUS. Flcus elastics, 5% and 6-ln., 35c, 40c and 50c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. Ficus elastics, 6-in., 50c each; $6 per doz. Flcus repens, vines, 2%-in., 50c each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Rubber plants, 6-in., 50c each. Frank Oechsiin. 4911 Quincy. St., Chicago. GENSTAS. Genistas, 6-ln., 25c each; dandy stock, $28 per 100. Order quick. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Genista Racemosa, 6-in., $25 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. GKRANIUMS. Geraniums, standard varieties, ivy leaved and scented. 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $3. Silver leaf, Nutt and Mt. of Snow, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $4. B. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, rooted cuttings, ready for ship- ment, S. A. Nutt, $12 per 1.000; $50 per 5,000 lots. Cash with order. Peter Brown, Lancaster, Pjl; Geraniums, cuttings, S. A. Nutt, $11.50 per 1,000. Ricard and Poitevine, $14 per 1,000.- A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins. Poitevine, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. GERBERA. Gerbera Jameson! and Adnet. St. Remy de Provence, France. J. Hasslach, GREENS. Greens, fancy ferns, $1.25 per 1,000. Galax, bronze and green, $1.25 per 1,000. Sphagnum Moss, $1.50. Leucothoe Sprays (green), $1 per 100; $7.50 per 1,000. Boxwood, per lb., 20c; 50 lb. case, $7.50. Magnolia leaves, green and bronze, basket $2.25; 6 baskets, $2 each. Mich- igan Cut Flower Exchange, Inc., 38-40 Broad- way, Detroit, Mich. Greens, holly, .$3 per case. Holiv wreatlJF, $10, $12.50 and $15 per 100. Laurel wreathing, 2!'ie and 3c per yard. Mistletoe, per case. $3.50 to $5. Lycopodium, 10-yd. rolls, 5c to 8c per yard. F. B. Wooley, 152 Dock St., Philadelphia, Pa. Greens, galax, green, 50c per 1,000; $3.50 per case of 10,000. Ferns, fancy and dagger, SOc per 1,000; $3.50 per case of 5,000. Green leu- cothoe, regular lengths, $1.75 per 1,000; 10 to 16-in., $1 per 1,000. Laurel leaves, 35c per 1,000. Sheet moss, 5c per lb. J. H. Von Canon & Co., Banner Elk, N. C. Greens, bouquet green, SXX holly, laurel wreathing, holly and evergreen wreaths, mis- tletoe, piues, wreathing, immortelles, and Xmas bells. Vaughan's Seed Store, Cliicago and New York. __^ Greens, fresh cut evergreens and mosses; dec- orating material. The Kervan Co., 119 W. 28th St., New York. Greens, bouquet green, Christmas trees and boughs for cemeteries. Northern Michigan Ever- green Nursery, S. W. Cor. Clark St. Bridge, Chicago. Greens, wild emllax and decorative greens. George M. Carter, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Wild Smllax. Caldwell The Woods- man Co., Evergreen, Ala. Greens, Arbor Vltae, white spruce, white pine. Ohas. F. 0ecke, New London, Wis. If You Do Not Find Wiiat You Need in Qur Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It igii. The American I'lorist. 1013 Xmns holly, single case, $3.75; 5 cases, J3.B0 oer case. H. Austin, Felton, Del. Altheas. Forsythlas. Privet, Berberries, Hydrangeas, Splreas. Deutzlas, Phlladelphus. Weigelaa, Viburnums. Write for prices and sizes. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove. Pa. POINSETTIAS. OUAVAS. POINSBTTIA'S HEADQDAETERS. Good strong atock for Immediate dellvcrj. 2H-ln., strong plants, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000; 31n., 10c; 4-ln., 15c. Cash please. strawberry Guava, 4-ln., JIO per 100. T. D. Robertson, Fullerton, Calif. HARDT PLANTS. ROBER & RADKB, MAYWOOD, ILL. Althaea, white, 3 to 4 ft., 6c; Blanche, 3 to 4 ft., 6c. The DIngee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Hardy phlos, field-grown, %3 per 100; $27.60 per 1,000. Tbe Good & Beeee Co., Springfield, Ohio. Polnsettlas, 4-ln., 25c. Godfrey Ascbmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Viburnum pllcatum, specimen plants, 4 to 6 ft., 15c; 12 to 18 Ins., 7c; 8 to 10 Ins., 5c. The DIngee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Polnsettlas, 2H-ln., $4 per 100. Would ex- change for field-grown Vlnca Varlegata. Harry Heinl, West Toledo, 0. Moonvine, white. 2-in., $2 per 100: 3-ln., $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Phlox and Iris, $1 per 100; $10 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Anderson Nurseries, Chestnut Hill. Philadelphia. PRIMULAS. Herbaceous plants. Bobblnk & Atkins, Huth- frford. N. J. Primula obconlca grandl., 4-ln., 10c; 6%-ln., 25c. Chinensis. 4-in., 10c. Godfrey Aschmann, Nursery stocks, apple and peach trees. Mitch- ell's Nursery, Beverly, Ohio. HOLLYHOCKS. 1012 W. Ontario St, Philadelphia. ORCHIDS. Primula Sinensis. J. Hasslach, St. Remy de Provence, France. Hollyhocks, dbl.. 75e per 100; $B per 1,000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit, N. J. P AND ANUS. HKLIOTROPES. Sinensis, 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. 'The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook," Chicago, III. Heliotrope, rooted cuttings, $6 per 1,000; 2- m.. ?2 per 100. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edge- bL-ook, Chicago, 111. Heliotrope, 5 vnrs., 2-in., $2 per 100. R. Vincent. .Tr.. & Sons Co., .White Marsh, Md. Primula obconlca glgantea, $3 per 100. Th» Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesvllle, 0. Pandanus utills, 3-in., $2 per doz. Pandanus Veltchli, 4-ln., 50c each; $5.50 per doz.; B-ln., 75c each; $9 per doz.; 6-in., $1 each; $12 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chi- cago, 111. Primroses, Chinese and obconlca alba and rosea, $2 per 100; Obconlca glgantea, 2i4-ln., $2.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- HYDRANGEAS. ware. 0. Hydrangea Otaksa, 4-ln., 2 and 3 shoots, $15 per 100; 5-ln., 2 to 3 shoots, $20 per 100; 6-ln., 8 to 5 shoots. $35 per 100. E.ttra specimens for tubs, 12 to 15 shoots, $1 each. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesvllle, 0. Pandanus Vejtchll, $1 to $3 each. J. A. Pet erson, Wcstwood, Cincinnati, 0. PRIVET. PALMS. California privet. For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere In this Issue. Chas. Black, Hightstown, N. J. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere In this issue. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Hydrangea Otaksa, 6-ln., 5 to 6 branches, $20 per 100; 4 branches. $15. Souvenir de Claire. 7 to 10 branches, $25 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, Waynes Co., New York State. IVIES. 5c; 18 to 24 Ins., 3c. The DIngee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Palms. For varieties and prices see page ad- vertisement elsewhere In this Issue. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, lU. ROSES. ROSES. Send for complete list. Palms. For varieties, sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere In this Issue. Vanghan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Per 100 Parlor Ivy, Senecia Scandens, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-io.. $3 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. American Pillar, 3-year $35.00 American Pillar, 2-year 25.00 Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere In this issue. Joseph Hea- cock Co., Wyncote, Pa. Lady Gay, 4 to 5 ft 16.00 THE CONARD & JONES CO., WEST GROVE, PA. Ivy, English, 3-ln., 7Bc per doz.; 4-ln., $1.50 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago. III. Palms, big stock, write for prices. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Ivy, English, 2-in,, $2 per 100: 3-in., $3. R. Vincent. Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Pink KiUarney, Double Pink Killarney, Lady Hlllingdon, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Melody, Mrs. Taft (Antoine Revoire). For prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere In this issue. A. N. Piersou, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Ivy, German. 2-in., $2 per 100. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. English ivy, 3-ln., $5 per 100. T. D. Robert- son. Fullerton, Calif. Palms. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St.. New York. PANSIES. 200.000 Roses and Shrubs. WIntzer's World JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Think of the strain of panslcs containing light, dark, lavender, violet, blue, bronze, royal purple, red. cerise, salmon, mahogany, yellow and red and gold shades — a dozen or more varieties In each shade — of Immense size, with great form and substance. These are MASTODON PAN- SIES. It has cost us hundreds of dollars and eighteen years' time to upbuild this strain, and It Is worth all It cost. 1 oz., $9; 1-12 oz.. $1. Plants, 100, 50c; 1,000, $3; 5,000. $12.60 pre- paid. STEELE'S MASTODON PANSY GAR- DENS. Portland. Oregon. Wonder Cannas. Get our price list; it will pay you to send for It today. The Conard & Jonei Co., West Grove, Pa. Jerusalem cherries, 2%-ln., $3 per 100; 6-ln., 2Ec. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phllacjelphla. LANTANAS. ROSES, strong 3-ln., ready to bench. White and Pink Killarney, Richmond and Perle, $6 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wl». Roses, 4,000 1-year-old bench plants, Rich- mond, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Geo. Reln- berg, 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Lantana Delicatissima, 2-ln., $2 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Lantanas. 12 vars.. 2-in.. $2 per 100; 3-in., $3. E. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., Wbite Marsh, Md. New Rose Sunburst, own roots, $30 per 100; $250 per 1,000; grafts, $5 per 100 additional. Pansles. Our giant pansles are unsurpassed. We guarantee our strain. Also Masterpiece, Giant Prize Tremardeau, Mme. Perret, Black Blood Red. Golden Queen, etc., all at $2.50 per 1000; 5000 for $10, liberal count. Elmer Rawlings, Wholesale Grower, Olean, N. Y. Pansles, frame-grown. Giant Trlmardeau, 50r per 100, $3 per 1,000. Mosbsek Greenhouse Co.. Onarga, 111. LILY OF THE VALLEY. The B. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Rosa Rugosa (Japan rose), 1-year seedlings, 6-8 and 8-10 Inches. Rhode Island Nurseries, Newport, R. I. To import. Lily of the valley. Jacs Smita, Ltd., Naar- ' den, Holland. Roses. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Lily of the valley. Otto Mann, Leipzig, Sax- ony, Germany. Roses, Double White Killarney for March Lily of the valley, Berlin and Hamburg grades. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Pansles, forget-me-nots, daisies, wallflowers, sweet Williams, galllardias, $2.50 per 1,000; $10 per 5,000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Roses on own roots, budded, bedding. H. P.'s From Storage. hybrids and teas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, PEONIES. N. Y. Lily of the valley, cold storage, $1.75 per 100; $15 per 1,000. Chicago Market Brand, $2 per 100; $16 per 1,000. H. N. Bruns, 3038-40-42 West Madison St., Chicago. Roses, Pink Killarney. W. H. EUlott, Brigh- ton, Mass. Peonies at bargain prices. Wagner Park Con- servatories, Sidney, 0. Cold storage valley, $1.75 per 100; $15 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Peonies, all the standard varieties. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, 0. American Beauties from bench, $5 per 100. 0. C. Pollworth Co., MUwaukee, Wis. PEPPERS. Roses. Leedle Floral Co., Springfield, 0. LOBELIAS. Christmas peppers, B-in., 20c each; $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. Vanghan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. SALVIAS. Lobelia Kathleen Mallard, 2-in., $2 per 100. ' E. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Salvias, cuttings. Bonfire and Zurich, $6 per 1.000: 2-in., $2 per 100. The Geo. Wlttbold Co.. Edgebrook, Chicago, lU. Christmas peppers, 4-ln.. $10 per 100. Storn & Harrison Co., Palnesvllle, 0. Mushrooms. English, 25 lbs., $2; 100 lbs.. $6.50. Garden City, 25 bricks, $3.50; 1,000 Snlvia Bonfire and Zurich 2-in . $2 per 100; PETUNIAS. 3-in.. $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. and New York. Mushroom Spawn. Lambert's Pare Cnltnre. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. Petunias, dbl. fringed mixed, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. SEKDS. NURSERY STOCK. PHLOX. Phlox Drummondl gr. fl. J. Hasslach, St. Remy de Provence, France. Tomato seeds, best stocks, all varieties. The Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. Specimen Shrubs. Vanghan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. Seeds of all kinds. James Vlck's Sons, Roches- ter, N. Y. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About II 1014 Fhe American Florist. Nov ^3, sow NOW If you want them tor early Spring bales. 6 Tr. Tr. Pkts. Pkts. Begonia Bedding Queen, finest pink. $2.50 $0.50 " Gracilis lumlnosa, finest red 2.50 0.50 " Triumph, finest white 2.50 0.50 O. V. Zangen, Hoboken. N. J. Seeds, sunflower, $3.50 per 100 lbs. J. Bolgi- ano & Son, Baltimore, Md. Seeds. All sorts of garden and flower seeds. J. Hasslacb, St. Remy de Provence, France. Seeds, vegetable and garden, Kelway's Cele- brated English Strains. Write for prices. Kel- way & Son, Langport, Somerset, England. Seed, Cynosurus Cristatus. Wm. Power Co., Waterford, Ireland. Seeds, flower for 1912. Frederick Roemer, Quedlinburg, Germany. Seeds, peas and beans. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Baplds, Mich. Contract Growers. For Southern Seeds — Headquarters. N. L. Willett Seed Co., Augusta, Ga. SMILAX. Smllas, 3-in. pots, $4 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Smilax, strong 2-in.. $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1,000. C. Mumfeld, Clay Center, Kansas. Smilas. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. TRADESCANTIA. Tradescantia varlegata. 2-in., 40c per doz. ; $3 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Tradescantia Zebrina multicolor, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Vegetable plants, cabbage plants, $1 per 1,000; In 5,OU0 lots. Lettuce, 5 best varieties, $1 per 1.000 in 5,UU0 lots. Tomato, 5 best varieties, 2l4-in. pots, $20 per 1,000. Blick Floral Co., Norfolk, Va. Vegetable plants. Double Curled Parsley, strong field-grown, $1.25 to $2 per 1,000. June sowed sturdy little plants, $1 per 1,000. Let- tuce, Grand Rapids, choice stock, $1 per 1,000; $8.50 per 10,000. Elmer Rawlings, Wholesale Grower, Olean, N. Y. Lettuce, Grand Rapids Forcing, good stock, plants $1 per 1,000. Danville Floral Co., Dan- YiUe, lU. VERBENAS. Verbenas, red, white and var., 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh , Md. Verbenas, R. C, TOc per 100; $6 per 1,000; express paid. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kans. Lemon Verbenas, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $3. B. Vincent, Jr., &_Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Verbenas, 2H-ln., now ready. J. L. Dillon, Bloomshurg, Pa. YINCAS. Vlncas, 4-ln., $15 per 100. The Geo. Witt- bold Co., Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. VINES. Ornfimental Yam Air Potato, tubers, $3, $4 and $5 per 100. H. Nehrling & Son, Gotha, Fla. BOILERS. Boilers. The Monlnger-Furman; 200 sizes and styles. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Boilers. The Superior Standard. The Supe- rior Machine & Boiler Works, 850 Superior St., Chicago. Boilers. Metropolitan Material Co., 1394 Met- ropoiitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Boilers. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th & Iron Sts., Chicago. Wilks* self -feeding hot water boilers. S. Wilks Mfg. Co., 3503 Shields Ave. , Chicago. Boilers, all sizes. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago. Boilers for greenhouses. Giblin & Co., Utlca, N. Y. Boilers. Lord & Burnham Co. , Irvlngton, N. Y. BUILDING MATERIAL. Building material. Cypress is far more dura- ble than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men furnished to superintend erec- tion when desired. A. T. Steams Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston, Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress semi-iron frame or truss houses. Hot- bed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. Building materia], cypress, sash bars, green- house material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Black- hawk St., Chicago. Building material, greenhouse material and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Wash- iugton red cedar. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Shef- field Ave., Chicago. Building material, cold frames, hotbed sasb. Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. Building material. Louisiana cypress, pecky cypress, hotbed sash. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1357 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. INSECTICIDES Insecticides. Carmen's Antipest Insecticide and fungicide, $1.50 per gal. Perfection Chem. Co., Flushing, N. Y. Insecticides, Aphine, $1 per quart; $2.50 per gal. Fungine, 75c per quart; $2 per gal. Al- phine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder, $3 per bag 100 lbs. The H. A. StoothofC Co., Mount Vernon, N. Y. Nikoteen. pint bottle, $1.50. Nikoteen Aphis Punk, $6.50 per case of 12 paraffined boxes. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern designs. Hitch- ings Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. Greenhouse construction of all kinds, and con- servatories. Estimates and catalogues on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co., 2541 So. Artesian Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse Construction, semi-iron green- houses, new truss houses. Iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. GOLD FISH. Gold Fish, Aquarium plants. Castles, Globes and all Supplies. Send for catalogue. AUBURNDALE GOLDFISH CO., 920 Randolph St., Chicago, 111. GUTTERS Gutters. Jennings' improved Iron gutters. Diller. Caskey & Keen, 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Gutters. Garland's. A gutter with a reuta- tion. Geo. M. Garland Co., Des Plainea, III. NUSOCLLANEOUS. Lehman wagon heaters. Lehman Bros., 10 Bond St., New York. Jas. W. Errlnger, General Western Sales Agent, 20 E. Randolph St., Chi- cago. Pillsbury's Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. Plllsbury, Galesburg, III. Dennison Florist Tags. Dennlson Mfg. Co., Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, St. Louis. Cut flower and design boxes, all sizes. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Gummed gold, silver and purple letters. J. Llchtenberger, 1564 Ave. A, New York. Return traps. Taylor Steam Specialty Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Pipes, flues and greenhouse fittings. Illinois Pipe Mfg. Co., 2113 S. Jefferson St., Chicago. ' Day lite glass cleaners; for prices see adver- ilseuaent elsewhere in this issue. Andersen Specialty Co., 4648 Calumet Ave., Chicago. Gravity Soil Carriers. Mathews Gravity Car- rier Co., Merriam Park,_St._Paul, Minn. Superior Carnation Staple. 1,000 for BOc, post- paid. F. W. Waite, 293 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Photographs of horticultural subjects. Nathan R. Graves, 413 Hay ward Bldg., Rochester. N. Y. Wagner plant boxes for palms, boxwood, bay trees, etc. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sld- ncy, O. Sunlight double glass sash for hot-beds and cold frames. Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co., 934 B. Broadway, Louisville, Ky. Florists* baskets of all kinds. The Raedlein Basket Co.. 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. POTS, PANS, ETC. The Red Pot. C. C. Pollworth Co. AU roads connpct with Milwaukee. Cherry red standard flower pots. The Mt. Gilead Tile & Pottery Co., Mount Gilead, 0. Pots, plain and fancy. L. Hrudka Pottery Co.. 2619 Herndon St., Chicago. Pots. J. A. Bauer Pottery Co., 415-21 Ave. 33. Los Angeles. Calif. ^_^^_^ STAKES. Cane Stakes, Standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c: 500 for $3; $5.50 per 1.000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per 100, 60c; per 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1, 1911. This 120 page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- ►tains many chapters I covering all sides of I growing, propagating I storing, etc., and also some pagesofvaluable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources, A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE. POSTPAID, $1 .25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. The Early Advertisement Gets There ^ You Do Not Find Wliat You Need in Our Ready RRference Department, Write Us Aliout it' J ( igii. The American Florist. 1016 Sash that pay for themselves We know uf insiances where Sunlight Double Glass Sash bavc i-rown crops so much earlier and so mucb better that the -extra prices they brought on the early market paid for the class themselves. Two layers of glass instead of one Tlie enclosed dry air space means that t!ie sa^b are never covered— and the plants cet all the light all the time— and this aa-ounts for their rapid growth and sturdiness. Even in 2ero weather you need not cover Sunlight Double Glass Sash. or Hot-beds and Cold-frames What one man did Herman F. Kaiser of Lawrenceburg. Ind.. writes: "My Sunlight Sashes were put on hot-beds about February lst.1910. and planted to cabbage, lettuce and tomato plants. Seven de- grees below zero did no barm and everything has done wcU in the field." Send for these books One is our free catalog; the other is a book on bot-beda and cold-frames by Professor Massey. It is authoritative and of vital interest to all professional growers. 4c in stamps will brin Professor Massey's book in addition to the catalog. Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co. "934 E. Broadway. Uninine, Ky. HE BURNHAM Hot Water or Steam. 56 Sizes Heatsfrom 1.850 to 27,000 square feet Send for Catalogne lordAnonurnhamui New York, Boston lr<,;nrtl^_ NY Philadelphia irvmgion. NT. Chicago Hreer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenbouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the same Gide. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will Dot rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Point is patented. No others like it. Order from your deale^ or direct from us. 1000,75c. postpaid. ( Samples free. HENRY A. DREEB.I 714 CheBtnnt Streets Philadelphia. Am.©n.-t RAFTER CAP ROOF BAR RAFTER PLATE AND CAP BRACKET (•ROOF BAR BRACKET GALVANIZED STEEL ANGLE EAVE PLATE GALVANIZED DOUBLE ANQLE IRON POST BASE QALVANIZED *■ CAST IRON POST FOOT HltchiDfis' iron frame bouse is made Ihiswftyat the side. Study it a bit and compare its stroDK points, in your mind, with other cod struct ions built otber ways. Suppose you were Roing to buy an automobile tomorrow — would yon put your good hard cash into one that had not yet been on the market long enough to prove itself out? Or would you buy one with a name — one with a record of performaaces and endurance that answered all your questions beyond all doubt— one with proven facts, not theories, to back it up? There can be but one answer to that question. Here then are two more questions : I. Do you think that one, two or three years are long enough to prove whether a radically new greenhouse construction is enduring? There can also be but one answer to that. II. Why then take any more risk in buying a greenhouse than an automobile? Keep in mind the fact that although our Iron Frame construction is right up-to-date in every particular, still it is practically the same solid, dependable, enduring construction that tias withstood the storms and strains of over a quarter of a century. Hitchings' Iron Frame Construction— the construction with a record of not a single blow down in all its yearsof use— that'stheonelogical, reasonable, sen- sible, economical answer to our questions. Answer your answer by getting in touch with us at once and start thing* moving for that house you are going to put up. An order placed now for delivery first part of next year, we can be working at daring the winter, which means we can offer you a bit better price — which mean* money saved — which in turn means money made — for yon. Get busy! Write to Our Main Offices and Factory Elizabeth, N. J Hitchings &. Company Or call at our New York Office, 11 70 Broadway. SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are positively tbe best. Last forever. Ot«i JO.OOO ponnds now in use. A sure preyentativ* ol ?1ut slipping. Effectlye on large or small Elais. KtST to drive. Easy to extract. Two sizes Hand H, 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra: 7 lbs. for $230 15 lbs. for $5.00, by express. For sale by the trade. RANDOLPH a McCLXtMKNTS.'Sncceasors to Cbaa. T. Siebert. Baiun a Beatty Sts., Pittabartf. Superior Carnatiofl Staple (patent applied for.) For repalriuE Split Caraatlens. IflOO lor postpaid. Sample free. F. W. WAITS, 293 Main St.. Springfield, Mass. Criiiiped Invisible 1016 The American Florist. Nov. '5, Wichita. Kan. New Orleans. La. Where There Is Condensation -there is need for a Morchcad Steam Trap Condensation in steam lines is akin to matter out of place — means wasted energy. If your lines are sluggish — if your houses are not of uniform tempera- ture, write us. We guarantee to drain your lines perfectly — return the pure, hot condensation to your boiler without pump or injector or make no charge for the trial. Obey that impulse — write now. Send for "Book on Coidensation." Morehead Manufacturing Co., Dept, "N," DETROIT, MICHIGAN Stocks Carrie Philadelphia BirmioEham. Ala. Memphis. Teno. Los AoEeles Chatham, Ootario San Francisco Omaha, Neb. Business for the last three weeks has been very brisk and fully up to that of last year if not better. Chrysanthe- mums are in their glory and sell well. There were many good weddings and coming-out parties which took the chrysanthemums and American Beau- ties, as well as orchids for corsages and hand bouquets. Roses are now at their best, carnations are getting bet- ter every day and more plentiful, vio- lets are still a scarce article. For the last 10 days we have had real winter weather which will have an effect on the prices of flowers. All are looking forward to a big Thanksgiving busi- ness. CLUB MEETING. The Omaha Florists' Club held its annual election of officers November 16 with the following result : Paul B. Floth, president. Chas. Faulkner, vice-president. Geo. Sorenson, treasurer. Li. Henderson, secretary. P. Swoboda, W. Adams, H. Meyer, The florists made a very fine display of choice chrysanthemums at the club room, especially Chas. Green of Fre- mont, who showed a light pink W. H. Chadwick of immense size. Mr. Green extended an invitation to club mem- bers to visit him at Fremont, which was accepted. After the meeting re- freshments were served, and it was de- cided to have a bowling match the first week in December. Geo. Sorenson of Florence has a new pink carnation which will scale 90 points at least. It is far better than any pink we have up to date. It has a wiry stem, good calax, and is a large flower. J. C. Vaughan of Chicago was a visitor, coming to attend the wedding of his son, Dr. R. T. Vaughan, who was married to one of Omaha's belles. J. H. Bath won a $2,000 automobile in a newspaper contest and at the same time a baby boy arrived at his home. Lucky John. L. Henderson is installing another boiler. This will give him three boilers with plenty of capacity for more houses. S. R. Faulkner was down town look- ing over the violets for which he is famous. P. B. Floth is afraid he won't sell all his chrysanthemums for Thanks- giving. A. Donaghue has installed two new boilers and says they are working finely. Hess & Swoboda's two new boilers and Morehead trap work like a clock. Grippe. Lock the door before the horse is stolen, and insure your glass before it is broken. For paticulars coDcernipr Hail Insarance. address JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary SAODU RIVIR. N. J. BURNED CLAY life Benches and Tile Bottoms Gives resalts.Three styles of benches. inclndlne Iron FIpe Frame, with Tile Bottom and Side*. Write (or descriptive circnlar and delivered prices. Anr size benches. Ille Sides THE CAMP CONDUIT CO. Garfield BIdg., Cleveland, O. A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colora, Cycat Leaves, Metal Deslgna and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — (04412 Eiil 34ib SI.. NEW TORB . TIMF IC UniUFV Save H the time srreening youi limt 10 lYlWllLI designs by using Florists' Oreenins Fins. 20c per lb., and you get from 1000 to llOO to the lb. Ten lbs. or over, 16c per lb. Write for prices on larger quantities. \rm . Schlatter & Son , Sprlnefield Mass. Charleston, S. C. Business has been very good and, considering that the summer was so terribly dry, the stock is in fair con- dition. NOTES. The recent hurricane inflicted great damage on the C. M. Newman plant. Twenty greenhouses were damaged, the dahlias killed and 20,000 roses in- jured. He is rebuilding as rapidly as possible. The loss was estimated at $5,000. Frank W. Kinner has opened a store under the name of the Arcadia Floral Shop. N. Red Bank, N. J.— W. W. Kennedy & Son are building a greenhouse 25x165 feet, a boiler and packing house 20x25 feet, and a house 18x75 feet for the storing of bay trees at their nursery on Ridge road, and new boilers will be installed. When completed these will make eight greenhouses In the plant, where there was but one four years ago. 200% Our sales to florists for 1910 nera 200tt in- crsMe over 1909 and every customer satisfied. RETURN TRAP Plug Steam Inlet Taylor Steam Specialty Go, BATTLE CREEK, MICH. Write Department A (or new catalogue, | Now is the Time To Subscribe to the Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Largest Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Fubllihed Quarterly. Annual aob- scription for weekly and quarterly numbers. One Dollar. (Interna- tional money order). Subecrift« today and ke«p in touch with European markets and topics. Tha Horticultural Printing GompaRy, BDRNLET. ENGLAND RtED & KELLER, 122 W. 2Stll St., NEW YORK. FLORIST'S SUPPLIES. We Manufacture all Our Metal Dealgna, Baaketa, Wire Work, and Noreltlea, and are dealers in Olmaa- ware. Pottery, Decorative Oreeaa and ill PlorMa' ReqaUHen. Please mention the American Florist when Turititig, igii The American Florist. 1017 iliGREiNHOllSES.i: ►^^♦♦•♦♦•^^i»»»'^<>»i I ^♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•♦♦♦••♦••»»»i I Mention the American Florist when writiKi THE STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINERY The old reliable m«/-hfat»« are the most poverfnl, least complicated of any oa tht market The Standard Steam Trap Ask someone who is nselsK a Standard for his opinkM of it. Write for catalogue. E.HIPPARD CO., Yiunisttn, Nil Uention the American Florist when writini A LL Nursery men Seedsmen aod Florists wishing ** to do business with Europe should send for the "florticnltnral Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper being read weekly byallthehorticultural trade: it is also taken by over lOOO ol the best continental houses. Annual subscription, to cover cost of postage. 75c. As the H .^.isapurely trade medium, appli- cants should, with the subscription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdham. Notts. Address Editors of "H. A." CUlweU Nurseries. LOWDH AN, Notts, England. tfention the American Florist when writing The Regan Printing House LARGi RUNS or CATALOGUES WRm POK riGURXS. 567 Plymouth Place, CHICAQO 60RHAM & GHAPLINE DDIIITCDV ^'"*" '*''i<^« o" ■" rnlnlLni Kind. •! Printina Mto Hd£, HvriMfl & ktrborn 8ts., CUmkp 1000 utter Ocadfi - lC-% ^rx 1000 Kswlopes (4)3*5^ For Photographs of Horticultural Subjects For lllaBtratiDff Cataloeuet. Price Liiti. Clrcalart, etc., write NATHAN R. GRAVES, ^S^^T. * I a-414 HaywardBldtf ., Rocbcstcr, N. T- Florists ! GET A INSURE YOUR PLANTS at but ■ trifling cost LEHMAN OviT Half a Million in use by Florists, etc. The cost of beatine is only TWOXKNTS for TWELVK HOURS CONTIN- UOUS BEAT. Send for descriptive circular to WAGON HEATER LEHMAN BROS., JAS. W. ERRINQER, MANUFACTURERS, General Western Sales Agent, 1 0 Bond St., NEW YORK. 20 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Cattle Manure in Bags Shredded or Pulverized Pure— dry— uniform and reliable. The best of all manures for the greenhouse. Florists all over the country are using it instead of rough manure. Pulverized Sheep Manure inzflny BK/Itfl Absolutely the bestSheep Manure ''' on the market. Pure manure and nothing else. The best fertilizer for carnations and for liquid top-dressing. Unequalled for all field use. Write for circulars and prices. The Pulverized Manure Company, 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago Mention the American Florist when writino ONE PERSON Can set ^^g\g\d\ Seedlings in flats OvfUU P" day. -WHEN USING MT- )) "Assistant tor Transplanting It accomplishes more and better work than any other method and lasts a life- time. Any child can use it. PRICE $1.00. llcvented aod Maoufactured odI; by ALBERT A. SAWYER, Pansy and Aster Specialist. 424 Elgin Avenue, FOREST PARK, ILL Mention the American Florist when writing Wired Toothpicks i&00% tl.n: Se.OOO. r.SO. MaonUci«ad bj \V J. GOWEE, BerliB, N. T. SmdvI* fre«. For sale by dealMrt. H.BAYERSDORFER&CO. Florists' Supplies. 1 1 29 ATCk street, PHILABKLPHIA, PA. Send for oar new catalodne. Trade Directory raiCI: 93.00. poatptU AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn St.. CBICAGO RESULTS That Is Wliat You Want. KING Greenhouses BRING RESULTS Because everything to that end has been considered, and the grower has his time to devote to growing things. Let us figure with you on your Greenhouse project. We will send you Bulletins and Question Blanks to ex- press your requirements on. King Construction Co. Home Office and Factory : North Tonawanda, N. Y. Eastern Sales Office : No. 1 Madison Gardens, New Yorlt. :FL0RI5T= Refrigerators ! DOES your rapidly increasing business require an attrac- tive ice box? If so write us, we are manufacturers and can quote you on Ice-Boxes of every des- cription. Your old box can be used as part payment. Buchbinder Bros. Long Distance Phone. Monroe 5616. 518-520 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO 4 ■ ,^^r >■ «nB»tloii T*. Ameri«a VlaM whe. y«. k4m 1018 The American Florist. Nov. 2^,[ BIG OILER ARGAINS We offer for qnick shipment these boilers, suitable for greenhouses, along with several carloads of Cast Iron Fittings, including Valves, at a saving of 50 per cent: 2 4a-in. X 10-ft, Kewanee Fire Box Boilers $160.00 6 60-ln.x 16- ft. Horizontal Tub- ular Boilers 276.00 2 64-in. X 12-ft. Internal Fired ateam Boilers 225.00 3 64-in. X 12-ft. Internal Fired Hot Water Boilers 200.00 Also several carloads of good Tubes, thoroughly rattled and cleaned. An kindsof Pipe, Valves, Fittings, etc. Write for our List No. 47. CKlCAeO HOUSE WRECKING CO. 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO Nashville, Tenn. The floral business has had a big boom here the past week and every- body Is wearing a broad smile of sat- isfaction, for all seem to have had a share in the distribution of patronage. The wedding season has opened with a rush and the daily society doings are calling for flowers by the wholesale. Chrysanthemums are in the full flush of their beauty and the florist's stores and windows are in royal array with hundreds of blossoms. The specimen flowers were never better and excellent prices are being realized. The potted plants are abundant, any taste can be suited or any pocketbook conformed to. While there are many thousand flow- ers on sale the dealers are holding back some of their yellow and white for the great annual football game be- tween Vanderbilt and Sewanee which takes place Thanksgiving day. Many thousand blossoms are used then and the sale of yellow, Vanderbilt's colors, and the white with purple ribbon, Is simply phenomenal, for everybody must have one or the other. This is all outside of the regular Thanksgiving call for home and table decorations, which of itself is not small. The Joy Floral Co. say they could cut six thou- sand blossoms on that day if they have demand for so many. Geny Bros, are a close second and could cut five thou- sand or more, and Haury & Sons are not to be outdone, and come well up to the other two, to say nothing of the smaller growers who will sell in the market house or at their greenhouses. Mclntyre Bros, will be in the running, while Arnold Schmidt, and Allen, from Belmont College, will have a fine lot of blooms this year. The Joy Floral Co. report a number of large weddings the past week. They have fine chrysanthemums, both blooms and plants, good lily of the val- ley, plenty of violets, orchids and all kinds of roses of the very best quality. Geny Bros, have had a fine wedding trade and have filled many large or- ders. Their chrysanthemums are su- perb, all the best varieties, and a plen- tiful supply of potted plants. Violets are coming on in profusion and their carnations are very fine and large. Their roses are blooming in perfection. The youngest claimants for uptown floral store popularity are not getting left in the demand for flowers but are keeping pace with the others. Haury & Sons have done a fine busi- ness since they opened. Their flowers are the equal of any grown in the city. In chrysanthemums, besides the larger To Tell All the Good Points of Our Construction in this advertisement are planning any tion8,_rt^iIl .pay is imposaible. ^ rebuilding or you to write US. TRUSSED SASH BAR AND KONFRAHE HOUSES If you' addi- CONCRETE BENCH nOULDS 'and GREENHOUSE ArrUANCES Nikoteen tor spraTine plants and Nikoteen refined: It If clean and e Nikoteen The most efiectlve and eco Domical material there is for s^prayisff plants and blooms. laskilUuIlyeztract- ed from leaf to bacco and carefully refined: it li cleao and easy to apply. does the work when ▼aDorized either io pans, oo pipes or OTCT a flame. Full Pint Dottles. Sl^O^ Nikoteen Aphis Punk Specially prepared for famieatlne clo«e4 houses. It vaporizes the Nkotine evealy and without waste. Nothing kevpc a booM free from Aphis so cheaply. Price $6.50 per case oi 12 paraffined Inns. All Seedsmeii. CUT FLOWER AMO Design Boxes All lilt*. l9iiMt riteaa, Wrte, C. C. PoUwortli Ca^ MILWAUKEE. THE BEST Bug Killer and Bloom Saver For PROOF Write to P. R. PALETHORPE COMPANY, Owensboro.Ky \, are easy to kill with The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bag 100 Ibi. Satisfaction guaranteed or nionoy ba<^k ; wtiy try clieap subBtitutes that inaKers do not dare to ^Tiarantee 7 J THE E. i. STOOTHOFF CO., MOITNT TERSON, N. Y. ■1*1 varieties, they have pons and anemones found very popular, are large and fine, have a big supply have a fine growing the location of their Hotel building, is largely. In pots many pom- which they have Their carnations and of roses they every day. They trade, vifhich from store in the Tulane bound to develop M. C. D. Brooklyn, N. T. — The Commission- ers of Parks have advertised for bids for the construction of the laboratory and greenhouses of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Carman's Antipest INSICnCIDB AND FDNGICIDB For tile Garden, Orchard and Greenlionie Non-poisonons and harmleai to vegetation. Kills Green riy. Aphides, Bark lice, Tbrlps, Mealy Bng, Red Spider, Scale, Wire worms. Ants and Sings. This is the Grower's Friend, Handy to use, cheap and effective, mixes readily in water. Destroys all insect pests and keeps down filth. Circnlara on appli- cation. Sl,50 per gallon. Also in gnarti, half gallons and in bulk. PKRFECTION CHEMICAL CO., nCSHING, N. T. ApproTed by the New York State Agricnl- taral Dept. Certificate No. 2Z3. Jnly 8. 1910 Guaranteed under insecticide act. 19U Serial No. 91 of U. S. Arricullnral Dept. Uention the American Florist when writing EVANS' Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write far Illustrated Catalog Qnaker City Machine Works, RlcnmoBd. bid WE are way ahead of last year in the volume of our collection business; but still we can do yet more. Do not wait but send us now all your over due accounts. Rates and methods on appli- cation . The National Flofisi's Board of Trade .nIwtoijc 50% SAVED Pipes, Flues ftid Casings therotiffkly overhauled and ruaran- i leed, Qreenbeaae Fittings of every deacriptloo. ILLINOIS PIPE S MFG. CO., 2 1 1 3 S. Jdterson St.. CHICAGO tgii. The American Florist. 1019 CAN SHIP ANY SIZE AT ONCE, Send for Catalogue. KROESCHELL BROS. CO. 452 West Erie Street, CHICAGO MORE KROESCHELL BOILERS USED FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING THAN >ANYOTHEf Just the remedy for the black aphie on chrysanthemums— red spider aod tbrips on carnations— ^reecfly on roses— mealy bue on gardenias and crotons- scale on ferns, palms and other decorative stock. $2.50 per AalKm; $1.00 per ooart. United States and Canada. FuBfin* has has no equal for carnation rust, rust oa chrysanthemums and mildew on roses $2.O0 per gallon; 75c per quart. United States and Canada. There is but one convincinsr way for you to become familiar with the merits of Aphlne and Funsrine, and that is- test them out your- self—it will prove worth your while. For Sale by Seed»m^n. Manufactured by Aphin* Manufacturing Company MADISON N- J. Mention the American Florist when writing TheMastin Antomatic White= wash and Spraying Machine ' Is Reliable, Practical and Durable. When the machine is filled to within six inches of the top. a few strokes of the pump will compress enoutr b air in the tank to produce a continuous mist like spray for 15 minutes. Write for Catalog and details , to Department C. Sold throuirh Seedsmen. Dealers in Florists* and Poultry Supplies. J. G. MASTIN fi CO. 3124 West Lake St.. CHICAGO. ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing titt US quote yon on new and second-hatxJ BOILERS, PIPE, FiniNGS, GLASS, I Greenhouse Lumber, Tools, Sash, Etc METROPOUTAN MATERIAL CO., Mention the American Florist when writing Attentionll Glass Buyers!! GREENHOUSE GLASS. Yon will save money if yon obtaia our prices before you bny. Quality A No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable white paint for this purpose. Half barrels, (26 gallons) per gal., $1.76. 6 gal. pails, per gal., $1,80. H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, « ! WHOLESALE GLASS AND PAINTS, Long Distance Phone 651-659 West Washington Boulevard, CHICAGO. Near Desplalnes Street. Monroe 4094. Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. L. R. TAFT. It tells the whole story about how to bnlld and heat a greenhouse, be It large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical wav. It has 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $1.50 Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 383 pages. PRICE, $1.50. AMERICAN FLORIST CO, 44o s. Dearborn St. ChJcago GRAVITY SOIL CARRIER lu conveying Bench Soil into or out of Greenhouses, Saves Money, Labor and Wear and Tear on Benches and Houses PEIRCE BROTHERS, Waltham, Mass., use our Gravity Soil Carrier and say. •'The Carrier easily paid for Itself the first week we bad It la operation.' INEXPENSIVE. For further particulars and prices address Mathews Gravity Carrier Co., r^lt,^ 'mISE! | I I The Early Advertisement Gets There. i 1020 The American Florist, Aov. 25, About Our Catalogs Ma a a book of Pipe, Valves, Fittings, Hose Goods, Radiators, Etc, Every- thing for Heating, Watering System, Etc. You need this book — Free. |\Ifl 7 **The Commercial Green- *^"» • • house " All about Construc- tion Mateiials. Contains views of a large number of ranges all over the country, plans of houses for all purposes, details of parts, etc., etc. A book that costs us almost $1.00 each. Be sure you get it — Free. SEND FOR THE No 8 Our **Boiler Catalog." Fully *-•• describes and illustrates our New and Wonderful Greenhouse Heater. Before you buy another boiler, get this book, ask for prices, and then buy the size you need — Free. |\I^ Q ''The Florist's Scrap I-IV. ZF« Book." Not a catalog, but a book containing thousands of clippings from florist papers on interesting subjects. Price, postpaid, 25 cents, to florists only. To cus- tomers book is Free. INE YOU WANT, JOHN C. MONINGER CO., 902 Blackhawk St.. Chicago mention the American Florist wnen lonrtm We are manufacturers of the Advance Ventilat- atlng Apparatus. The apparatus that is guaran- teed to satisfy the most critical users. It will operate long runs as easily and evenly as short ones. Send us the dimensions of your greenhouse and let us figure with you. You will be sure to be interested. Catalog on request. CO., Richmond, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writin'~ ADVANCE A STIC A U5EITN0W> F.O.PIERGECO. 12W.*R0ADWAY NrW YORK MASTICA is elastic and tenacious, admits ol ezpansioD aDd coDtractioD. Putty becomes hard aod brittle. Broken fflass more easily removed without breakiDK of other eUsb, as occurs with patty. Lasts longer than pntty. Easy to apply- Mention the American Florist when writing Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIGH GRADE... See Our Catalogue. ISf^aS*: GIBLIN & CO., Utica, Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. J /' \ K CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. J \ / L 'TOR THE BEST RESULTS" Use a Superior Return Flue Boiler for Greenhouse Heating SEND FOR CATALOGUE Superior Machine & Boiler Works 846-848 W. Superior SU, CHICAGO, HL. Pecky Cypress Peoky Cjltresa ii the greatest money saver discovered In years. Will last at least three times as long as any other wood for bench material. We can make Immediate shipments at all times from onr large stock. Ship Lapt Drop Siding, Sheathing, White Cedar Posts, Etc. WRITE FOR PRICES. Flooriim, ADAM SGHILLO LUMBER GO. Hawttaorne and We«l Ms., CHICAGO. TcKakaoes: UdmId 4 1 0 SBtf 4 1 1 \iM NT patMt Iroi Buck FIMiKS aii Siipp«rts ^ tnUENNINGS IRONGUTTER IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS Mr Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send (or Clrcnlsrs. DILL£R, CASKEY & KEEN, S. W. Oorner Slxfh and Berk Streets. rHlLADl VENTILATIH6 APPARATUS Americm Eohst r Mmerica is "the Praiv of the JIbsseI; thsrB may be morE camfart Rmiiships, but u/e are the first to touch Unknown Sebs," Vol. XXXVII. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, DECEMBER 2, 1911. No. 1226 TheAmerican Florist Twenty-Sixth Year. Copyright, 1911, by American Florist Company Entered as Second-Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois. under act of March 3, 1879. Published Evert Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicaglo. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Re^stered Cable Address; AmeHo, Chicago Subscription, United Stjites and Mexico, 81.00 a year; Canada »2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August, 1901. Address all correspondence subscriptions, etc., ! American Florist Co. , 440 S. Dearborn St. , Chicago. 1 . I: SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Opficebb — Geo. Asmus, Chicago, President; RiCHAKD Vincent, Jr., Baltimore, Md., Vice- Pres.; H. B. Dokner, Urbana, 111., Sec'y; \Vm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treas. Officers-Elect — RiCHABD Vincent, Jb., . Baltimore, Md.. Pres. ; August Pokhlmann, ' Chicago. Vice-Pres.; John Young, New York, Seo'y; W. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treas. Next meeting at Chicago, August, 1912. I CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Annual convention and exhibition November, 1912. Charles H.Totty, Madison. N. .T., Presi- ,, dent; C.W. Johnson. Morgan Park, 111., Secretary I AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. f Nextannual meeting and exhibition at Detroit, Mich., January 10-12 1912. A. Fakenwald Ros- ' lyn.Pa., President; Philip BRiET.MErER, Detroit, Mich., Vice-President; Benjamin Hammond- Fishkill-on-Hudson, N, Y., Secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY, Next annual convention and exhibition a Detroit, Mich., January 10-12, 1912. J. .\. Val- entine, Denver, Colo., President; A. F.J. Bauk, Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indian- apolis, Ind., Secretary. AMREICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. , Nert meeting and exhibition, August, 1912. I. S.Hendeiokson. Floral Park, N.Y., President L. Mebton Qaos, Orange, Mass., Secretary. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next meeting at Boston. Mass., 1912. W. H. Dmra, Kansas City, Mo., Pres.; F.L. Mulfobd. j, Washington, D. 0., Sec'y-Treas. Autumn Poem. The naked hills lie wanton to the breeze. The fields are nude, the groves untrocked. Bare are the limbs of shameless trees — No wonder the corn Is shocked ! — Anonymous. SUfiGESTIONS FOR THE HOLIDAY TRADE. Christmas Greens. The greens for Christmas are a proper part of the florist trade and the procuring of good stock and the arrangement and proper showing ot these holiday necessities is attended to early by the wide-awake florist. Too often the handling of this stock is left to the corner grocery or provision store, the proprietor of which pro- cures cheap stock and gets the busi- ness because he displays and adver- tises it, while the florist is backward in letting his customers know that he has the goods and that they are of much better grade than can be pro- cured of his holiday competitor. It is good business to display some of the Christmas greens ten days or two weeks before the holidays and thereby let the trade know that the store or greenhouse will be able to supply the demand. While this may result in a small loss by the drying of these sam- ples, yet the increased sale will more than compensate for this. The sale of Christmas trees can also be made a feature of the holiday trade and a display of them in front of the store and office is certain to attract atten- tion -and induce trade. Laurel. Next to holly probably more laurel is used than any other green, and in some sections of the country where laurel is •plentiful its use exceeds that of holly. Laurel makes by far the most decorative festooning and thou- sands of yards of this material are draped in stores, residences, halls and churches during the week preceding Christmas. .(This green is also the most employed in wreaths which can be purchased in all sizes and at all prices. Laurel makes up in wreaths very easily and prettily. The better way is to purchase a single wire wreath frame or if this cannot be obtained handily the ordinary wreath frame can be made into four by cutting out the connecting wires. The sprays of laurel are then bound on to this single wire by a finer wire, the sprays being laid on and the wire passed over the stems in the same manner that festooning is made. If made on the frame, they hold their form when hung much bet- ter than those that are bound with- out any wire or stick to preserve the wreath shape. In decorations where large vases of flowers are arranged a tew long sprays of laurel under the flowers gives the arrangement a proper setting and a fine finish. One of the best features of laurel is that it is equally as good outside as in, for the cold has but little effect upon the leaves and it looks as well after re- peated freezings and thawings as when first put up. Holly. First and foremost of the holiday greens will come the holly, which is closely associated with Christmas, especially with Englishmen and Amer- icans. The holly is said to be very well berried this year and that there will be much more good stock than was obtainable last season, but from present indications the price will be about the same as has prevailed dur- ing the last few years. A sample case should be obtained as an early deliv- ery and bunches and made-up work displayed to attract the customer's at- tention. The balance of the stock can be ordered so as to be received just before the time of delivery and a high grade article to fill the orders will be assured. The uses of holly are many. Much will be sold in bunches for the customers to take home and arrange as their fancy dic- tates, and these will be hung in the windows and around the rooms of the dwellings. Nice selected sprays should be tied together in different sizes and of different prices for the selection of the buyer. It will surely result in much waste if the open case is at the customer's hands for the branches will be turned over and over and many of the berries broken off, but this can be obviated by having bunches already for delivery or selection. Holly wreaths are always in demand and these should be made of selected pieces with plenty of berries, and if the branches are not 1022 The American Florist. Dec, heavily fruited more berries may be wired on. Holly festooning is rarely used, it being much too expensive and the cheaper greens are more often employed. A custom of many dealers is worthy of emulation; short sprays of holly that are well covered with berries are selected and with all boxes of cut flowers, which at this season are mostly presents, one of these sprays is placed on the top of the llowers or neatly tied on the outside of the box with a Christmas red rib- bon. This little courtesy of the day is sure to be appreciated. When the cases of holly are received keep them in a cool place away from all boilers or fire heat. It is far pref- erable to allow them to be in a freez- ing temperature than in a warm dry room, but a cool damp cellar is the best location and the leaves will hold their fresh look for many days. White Pine. A green that is extensively used in sections of the country where it grows plentifully is the ends of the branches ot the white pine. The leaves of this tree are soft and very decorative and the short branches are not only of great value in floral work as a founda- tion in baskets but can be placed in the pots of plants which are devoid of foliage near the pot in the same man- ner as boxwood is used. The tips of this tree also make fine wreaths when combined with other greens, and some very attractive arrangements with dif- ferent sized cones fastened in these wreaths are very popular where they are made and displayed. These wreaths are very unique and are not expensive and as a rule are readily sold to the best class of trade. Boxwood. A supply of boxwood has become an actual necessity in all up-to-date flo- rists' establishments doing a retail trade, not only at Christmas but throughout the season. The uses of this beautiful green are many and varied. It makes most beautiful wreaths and these can be arranged either by being bound to a wire or the sprays cut into short lengths and inserted in a frame filled with moss in the same manner that floral work is arranged. This will greatly depend upon where the wreath is to be used. If to be hung in the window it should be of the kind bound on the single wire and made double, that is, both sides finished with the green. Box- wood also makes very showy balls that may be hung from chandeliers, doors or in the windows. A few bunches of red immortelles or win- terberries can be placed in these to give the Christmas color. Miniature trees made of boxwood, in the round shape such as globe bay trees, are very decorative and can be used in table decorations or for a table orna- ment. These as well as the balls are made by making a small round ball of moss and inserting short sprays of boxwood into it. The balls have a wire fastened in the moss by which they are hung and those that repre- sent trees are fastened on the top of a stick with the bark on, the stick being securely placed in a pot. Small sprays are also inserted in moss placed in the small white chinaware and these placed on the table for dinner decorations are very effective. Box- wood can also be used as a green with many flowers where the cut sprays of asparagus are not to be had. Selected sprays are a beautiful green to be used with carnations. Another pur- pose where boxwood is handy is to place a few sprays in the pot of a plant that has lost its lower foliage, thereby removing the bare look which the plant would otherwise have. Christmas Trees. The demand for Christmas trees Is increasing every year, and in some sections where they were formerly cui, the woods have been depleted and the gatherers have to go farther back to get what the trade demands. The cedars in many places have been en- tirely cut out and the greater number of trees now shipped to market are balsam and spruce. The former is the most desired for they have a pleas- ant odor and are generally of good shape for the purpose of hanging upon them the presents and candles and other ornaments. To successfully han- dle this trade the dealer should have Mistletoe. The sentiment attached to the mis- tletoe will alwaj's cause more or less demand for the sprays at Christmas. While perhaps it should not be classed among the greens, for it is the white berries that make it a salable product, yet it is always associated with the holiday greens. This product must be handled with great care and the cost and loss figured out or it will be found that the profit will be very small. There will always be more or less call for nice sprays of mistletoe for the ancient English custom of hanging the mistletoe and the leading of the young damsel under it and claiming the kiss will always have a place in the Christ- mas festivities. While the sales of the large bunches will be few for they are necessarily expensive, yet there are many who are willing to pay a good price for nice sprays that are large enough to make a showing in the Christmas decorations that the fes- tivities may be made complete. This stock should be handled carefully and guarded against freezing or the ber- ries will drop off. AUTOMOBILE DECORATED BY PARK FLORAL CO., DENVER, COLO. supports made which will hold the tree erect, for in the cities especially the customer will not have the articles necessary to serve this purpose. Two pieces of three-inch boards about three feet long nailed together, with short pieces on the bottom of the ends of the top piece to make the frame stand level, is a cheap and good arrange- ment for this purpose. This should be strongly nailed to the base of the tree, and if the tree is large, short pieces of the same sized stock should be nailed from the frame to the trunk. If these are made up in advance it will greatly help the sale of the trees. Bouquet Green. Lycopodium, or as it is otherwise known as bouquet green or ground pine, is again reported this year to be in short supply and that the prices will be high. The wet fall prevented the early gathering of the usual sup- ply, the swamps being full of water and the snows, which fell in the north- ern sections in November, suddenly terminated the harvest, and as the best quality comes from those sec- tions the quantity placed on the mar- ket will be small as compared with some years. When a good harvest of this is obtained it is one of the cheap- igti. The American Florist. 1023 TABLE DECORATION AT THE BOSTON SHOW, NOVEMBER 9-12, 1911, est greens that the florist receives and is used largely for cheap festooning, and to fill in in floral work. This green is also used in making balls Tor the same purpose and in the same manner as the boxwood balls, but there will be a necessity of having bunches of red immortelles or winter- berries with the lycopodium to give them a ni^-n finish, Galax and Magnolia Leaves. These two greens an- ijerhap.s not particularl.v associated with Christ- mas but they are used extensively at this time as well as at all seasons of the year. There has been a growing I iistom in many sections of the cbun-. try of placing some Christmas gift or memento of green or flowers upon the graves of departed relatives, and the galax. magnolia leaves and sprays of leucothoe are used largely for this pur- pose, wreaths of these being very ap- propriate and filling the demand. The other greens are also used for this purpose, especially the boxwood and laurel. In making wreaths of galax they should be made very thick and heavy, for freezing weather has a tendency to curl the leaves and if I 'laced outdoors in sections where the weather is apt to be cold, it is well to have leaves enough in the design to cover the frame, for otherwise when the leaves curl the moss can be plainly seen. Magnolia leaves make one of the richest wreaths for this purpose and they are not affected by the weather, Leucothoe is also a very good green for this purpose and if some of the dried flowers and foliage are arranged with this green some beautiful work can be supplied. Stat- Ice and wheat are both appropriate for this purpose and add greatly to the appearance. L.'i Crosse. Wis. — The La Crosse Floral Co, made a large and extensive I exhibit of finely grown chrysanthe- mums at the show held in Masonic hall, November 18. THE RETAIL TRADE Condocted bv Bobt. Klft. Ptilladrlpbla. Pa, Park Floral Co.'s Automobile. The automobile which we illustrate was arranged by the Park Floral Co.. Denver. Colo., and secured first prize in the parade of November 1 for the best decorated automobile, held under the auspices of the Apple .Show or Car- nival of Denver. The arches over the automoljile were trimmed with oak foliage and chrys- anthemum.^ interspersed with small lights. The wheel guards, wheels and axles were covered with smilax and yellow chrysanthemums. Draperies of smilax and red carnations covered the sides and rear. Baskets of yellow chr.vsanthemums were placed on the footboards and on top of the arches and luinches of the same flowers tied with huge bows of yellow, satin striped chiffon were placed at the base of the arches, A large piece to represent the seal of Colorado was placed in front of the machine with the American flag over the engine hood. Pennants of the colors of Colorado were also placed in front, on sides and rear. The driver of the machine wore a coat and cap cov- ered with white chrysanthemums trim- med with red. and the two young ladies. Misses Avery Edwards and Leonora Williams, were dressed in floral hats and robes. The whole was very artis- tically arranged, E, P, N, Holiday Suggestions. WREATHS, Where a very large window is to be ornamented with a single large wreath, one made to suit the size arranged In holly with extra bimches of berries at intervals, can be gracefully attractive by placing in the center of the large wreath, suspended from the inner top, about eight little bells of red immor- telles. Also suspend about six from the lower part. These should be of different lengths and attached to red baby ribbons. This, if rightly arranged, makes a rich and most beautiful Christ- mas window for the fashionable home where novelties are inuch sought. This wreath placed in a show win- dow would be a good business inducer. This can also be made of mistletoe, using bells made of red carnations. The plain red berry wreath, with a shower of mistletoe in the center, fall- ing into pretty clusters of mistletoe berries at the end of each ribbon, is effective. A Dresden wreath of dainty propor- tions made of greens can be artistica- ally mounted with a staff through the center, extending above the wreath and made of berries, and the wider top could be arranged Av4th some choice flower if desired, or mistletoe could be placed at the top. This wreath can also be made of red berries and the staff of green with a cluster of carna- tions at top. The staff, like a distaff, should be daintily made and of slen- der porportions; a ribbon should finish a inost attractive design. The ivy wreath and also the galax wreath of slender design lend prettily to the suggestions as first described. That is the bell effect. The little bells could also be made of red carnations. The double circle wreath, that is, two slender wreaths attached at top and lower portion where they are .joined by clusters of berries and a pretty bell at the foot between the in- ter,section of the two wreaths can be made very attractive. -A. three-circle arrangement of this can be fittingly adapted to church decorations, A, E, KHiNDER, Detroit, Mich, — The new flower store of B, Schroeter was formally opened Tuesday, November 13. The store has beautiful furnishings and a large conservatory in the rear full of fine specimens of blooming and dec- orative plants, BRIDGEPORT, Conn,— R, H, Hawkins had a window decoration which at- tracted considerable attention, A min- iature foot-ball gridiron was laid con- taining figures representing the two elevens of Yale and Princeton in their annual battle for supremacy on the foot-ball field just ready for the kick- off. 1024 The American Florist. Dec. 2 THE ROSE. Timing: the Crop. There are several important things to be looked after at this time in order to have things pan out right in mid- winter, and to be cutting nice flowers for the holidays one must have strong, well-built-up plants. It is a well- known fact that it doesn't pay to have many cut blooms (or. in other words, heavy crop cutting), during the month of November, when the chrysanthe- mums have the market corralled. Therefore we always deem it a good idea to do considerable disbudding dur- ing the first week in November. Local market conditions in a measure must be considered of course, and many of the growers in small towns handle a fair amount of stock locally, every day, the shippers being the ones usually that are called upon to have an extra amount of flowers for the holidays. In some sections Thanksgiving day fur- nishes a kind of a clean-up of good stocks; whereas the increase of sales is hardly noticeable in other places. Still we consider it quite a good plan to have a pretty fair cut for Thanks- giving, arranging to have the cut in- crease gradually until the maximum cut is reached at Christmas. One is apt to say this sounds all right on paper. Yet with a certain amount of care and watchfulness we can usually control and time a crap with some accuracy. We would sug- gest to the beginner taking notes and keeping a record of the different work, such as disbudding, planting on cer- tain dates, and ( during the whole sea- son) the time retiuired to produce an- other flower where one has been cut back, and also the time required for the reproduction of a flower from a disbudded stem, etc. As a rule we find it requires from seven to eight weeks to get a crop in for Christmas. From Christmas on it may take nine weeks, in the spring about seven weeks if fair- ly good weather prevails, and six weeks between crops during the summer months. When cutting the hybrid teas such as the Killarneys, Richmonds, etc.. in fact, any variety excepting American Beauty, it is always advis- able to have two good eyes on the stem, and it is quite essential that the foliage should be good at the eye below where the bloom has been taken. From three to five eyes are usually left standing on American Beauties ac- cording to the quality of the wood. Some varieties, especially Richmond, being inclined to throw a great many short-stemmed buds can be pinched .and made to produce fair flowers on the second and third growth, induced by pinching. We still repeat that there is no set rule for the daily care of the rose, and that much of the work must be left to the judgment of the grower regardless of what others may sug- gest, owing to various climatic condi- tions, method of planting, exposure of the houses, and various soils. We can only help or suggest things in a gen- eral way, giving little reminders of the different requirements of the rose at stated times throughout the season, and we think any one with a fair amount of intelligence coupled with the determination to succeed, and a love for their work, should ( with the combined efforts of the trade papers with many of their columns devoted to cultural notes covering a wide field), succeed. But to continue our suggestions — from now on all thrifty plants should be watered at least once in 10 days with liquid manure. Fresh cow ma- nure we think preferable to any and all other kinds, and far less liable to injure the plants by over-feeding. We strongly advise against mulching for several reasons during the months of December and January. First, the sun is excluded from the soil when we need all the sunshine possible to help when the evaporation of the soil is greatly reduced.; second, because it makes it a difficult matter for anyone to water evenly. Again, by using manure in liquid form one gets at the economy Peter Olse.-n. SuimrinlL'iiil-nt Chit-Hgo CiiniatioQ Co for both the fresh and the liquid ma- nure water and the installation is comparatively simple. Be sure to have the tank sufficiently large and ar- ranged conveniently for filling and cleaning, the boiler cellar being a good place for the tank, engine, etc., as care should be taken to prevent the water from freezing. Now is the time to remember to Iniild up the plants for the dark days. Therefore avoid a crop by all means, leaving the plants sadly handicapped at the wrong time. E. Forcing Hybrid Tea Roses. Ed. Amei!Ic.\x Flori.st : Will you kindly inform me if hybrid tea roses should be treated the same as hybrid perpetuals when grown in the greenhou.se in the winter? Massachusetts. A. S. Hybrid tea roses can be forced in the same manner as hybrid perpetuals and they will give a full crop all at once if cut back and treated in this manner. They can also be grown in the same way as the tea roses when they will bloom continuously throughout the season, but will not have many flow- ers at a time. Many of the commercial roses grown for winter blooming are hybrid teas such as the Killarneys. W. Roses and Carnations. Ell. American Florist; Will you kindly inform me it roses can be grown in the saine house with carnations? If so what varieties can be grown? Anxiou.s Beginner. Carnations, to get the best flowers, should be grown in a temperature of .^lO" at night, but could be grown a little warmer with good results. The commercial varieties of roses, such as Brides, Bridesmaid and Killarney, are generally grown in a night tempera- ture of 58° or (>0°. These varieties can be grown in a temperature as low as SCARLET SEEDLINQ CARNATION AT CHICAGO CARNATION CO.S JOLIET, ILL. side of the manure problem. For an exceedingl.v suiall outlay of money, considering the time and labor saved, the installation of a three or four -horsepower gasoline pumping outfit will be found a great convenience and it is easily within reach of the small grower. The pipe line used for fresh water can be connected with the pump line, making use of the one line of pipe the carnations, but they will produce but few flowers during the winter and will have to be watered very sparing- ly. The pink and white Maman Co- chets do very well in a cool tempera- ture. Generally speaking, it is not ad- visable, if the best grade of flowers isj desired, to attempt to grow roses anneana are just ready to burst forth into full bloom. The pots and pans of poinsettias make a most brilliant showing with their large red bracts almost fully expanded. These are well grown and the foliage is very good. A house of Primula ob- conica is just coming in flower and some very fine plants will be available for the filling of plant baskets. Thou- sands of small ferns are now coming on and a fine lot of 4-inch terns to dec- orate baskets of plants for the holiday season are ready for this purpose. The berried and fruited plants occu- py a prominent position, especially the (Jtaheite oranges which were well grown with a goodly number of fruits, just turning their golden hue. Christ- mas peppers were nicely done and a new variety of pepper, Birdseye. which were covered with their small fruits of the brightest red, are sure to be greatly desired by the retail trade. These plants were of very nice form and the little bright red fruits with which the branches were coVered are sure to be attractive features and very popular when presented to the trade. A few very nicely grown chrys- anthemum plants are yet left for the late trade, some especially well formed plants of W. H. Lincoln being seen. The holiday trade has already begun and stock is being shipped out rapidly and the buyers are making their se- lections, large blocks of stock Ijeing seen in several sections with the "sold" card attached. The prospects are for a fine Christmas trade for the stock is all of excellent quality and the demand Is for more and more every year. t/ Chelsea, Mass.— B. B. Smalley has opened a store at 410 Broadway, near Bellingham square. Flushing, N. Y. — Michael F. Lough- ham has purchased the greenhouses of A. L. Thorne on Colden avenue. New Rochelle, N. Y.— Thieves forced the doors of the greenhouses of Sie- brecht & Son during the night of No- vember 22 and stole plants which wete valued at $5,000. Native Trees ar d Sbrubs*. -NATrUAL I'l.AXTIXG, In the old style gardening we And the arrangement to be formal, but the up-to-date gardener labors for the va- riety in form and for harmony of the whole. Nothing seems to be easier than to arrange a few trees in the form of a natural and beautiful group, and notliing really is easier to the practiced hand. Yet experience has taught that the average gardener in ornamental planting, almost invariably crowds the trees into a close, regular clump or rows which has a most for- mal and unsightly appearance, and so much different from the easy, flowing outline of a group of trees or shrubs as they should be planted. Natural groups being formed by trees or shrubs of different distances and sizes, and at different distances from each other, often two or three by a mix- ture of those of the largest size with others of inferior growth, are full of variety in their outlines and from the same causes no two groups are exactly alike. Compare the natural or properly planted group of trees with one of the same age and growth, planted nearly at the same distance in a regular form and nearly alike in every respect, you will find the. natural groups are full of openings or hollows. Trees advancing before or retiring behind each other, producing a variety of deep shadows and brilliant lights : in walking about them the form changes at every step; new combinations, new lights and shades, new inlets present themselves in succession, and this, of course, can- not be accomplished by one who has never studied along such lines of work. In many places where new resi- dences are built, or where old ones are to be improved, the grounds will often produce good effects in the most ' magical manner. Planting and grouping to produce i the beautiful, fullness and softness ol ; outline, and perfectly luxuriant de- ■ velopment is absolutely necessary. I This is accomplished by choosing mainly trees of graceful habit and flowing outlines; the after treatment of trees, where the beautiful is aimed at, should be pruning with great care, and indeed scarcely at all, except to remedy disease or to correct a bad form. The luxuriance and develop- ment of the trees should be encouraged by good soil, and repeated manurings where the soil is poor. To produce the natural and pictur- esque, which is practically the same, the landscape gardener will depend mostly on irregularity. The grouping, therefore, must often lie done in the most irregular manner He will rarely, if ever, use single specimens, as every object should seem to con- nect itself with something else, and the grouping should be more of the wildness of the finest and most forc- ible portions of natural woods or for- ests, planting the trees closely and ir- regularly. These will grow up Into wilder and more striking forms, the outlines will be distinctly different from one another and the limlis some- times twisted and irregular. The out- lines should be intermixed with smaller undergrowth of similar character, flowering shrubs, etc. Sturdy and bright vines such as bittersweet, honeysuckles, clematis, Virginia creep- ers, trumpet vines, all of which should be allowed to clamber over occasional trees in careless manner. The grass should be allowed to grow in a care- less and loose state, like that of tan- gled dells and natural wood. The eye should rest on softly rounded masses of foliage, or single open groups of BOSTON FERNS AT FRANK OECHSLIN S, CHICAGO. often be found, partially or to a con- siderable extent, clothed with belts or masses of wood, either previously planted, or preserved from the axe. How easily, if good judgment is used, we may turn these to advantage in the natural style of gardening; and by Ju- dicious trimming when too thick, or additions when too much scattered. •Portion of paper read b.v K. Bollinger. Lakr Forest, 111., before the lUlnoiB Sttte Horti- cultural Society. trees, with finely balanced and grace- ful heads and branches. A broken or crooked limb, a leaning trunk, or sev- eral stems springing from the same base are frequently peculiarities that add to the picturesque. For this rea- son the gardener desires to encourage a certain wildness of growth, and al- lows his trees and shrubs to spring up in thickets to assist this effect; hS tries to accomplish occasional irregu- larity of stem and outline, he admires I '9"' The American Florist. 1027 a twister] liml) or a moss covered branch or trunk of a tree, and in pruning he therefore is careful to leave precisely what in formal specimens would be the aim to remove; in other words he would direct his mind to- wards increasing the natural striking and peculiar habit of trees and shrubs. The amateur will easily see that plant- ing, groujiing and culture to produce the beautiful and harmonious, require a less artistic eye but more care and attention than performing the same operations to elicit the picturesque and natural effect. We cannot help but admire a beau- tiful lawn, a refined and polished land- scape garden with all the richness and beauty developed by high culture, we admire the beauty of form, the selec- tion of trees, shrubs and flowers; we admire the graceful curved walks and drives, the silvery waters of the pond, the little winding brooks that some- times adorn our modern places where water is plentiful, but in the natural landscape garden there is more effect and more striking growth and com- binations which we feel is not only work but the work of an artist, one who has not studied nature with an artistical eye and who is not capable of imitating in his plantations the nat- ural in its many variations, should consult those that know. To accom- plish the natural we generally look for a comparatively wild or wooded place and I may safely say that if such a place is on hand and if the gardener has the true feeling for his work, he will always find it much easier than if he would strive to pro- duce an ornamental effect, as the ma- jority of the places to be planted for the beautiful must begin nearly anew, ■choosing jtlaces not for wilderness but for openness, sunny plains, planted with more of the formal stately trees and shrubs. ; Any person who will take the trou- ble to reflect for a moment on the great diversity of surface, change of position, aspect views, conditions of :sOil, residences, public streets, climate, e]tc.. will at once understand how dif- ficult, or, indeed how impossible it is tp lay down any fixed or exact rules for arranging plantations of small or extensive estates or 'parks. What would be adapted to a hilly rolling •estate would often be found entirely unfit for adoption in a smooth, level surface and the contrary, but yet the two following principles should be con- stantly followed and kept in view; namely, the production of the whole landscape and the proper connection of all the different parts or details. In all grounds to be laid out, however, large or small, call for the exercise ■of good judgment and taste. The house should be the chief or leading object, should form, if possible, the central point and should be given importance, groups of trees should form the background; and where out- buildings approach the same , ij,eig)i- ' borhood or belong to the same party, should lie hidden by pla^iting from {he main edifice. I do pot piean by,;tbat, a thick wood should be planted around the building to ;, impede the ire^.^ir-, eolation, , of air and sjjut^Out the s|jn- J,i)jht so necessary for'fjur ^lealtli. liut , ,-t}ip plj^ectcajxli^ easily produced .i^y, ja cornparativeli; , loose plantation . of g,roup|S qf trees and slirubs. so as to .give, all 'tile effect of a large mass, and .TOll^orm,^ screen. at once and yet Willi have a gV-acmil ornaniehtaf effect ^ndi will give dignity and importance to the house, and all objects not desired kept out of view. A good proportion of evergreens should be used both for the purpose of shelter, richness of color, ornamental effect and sweet healthful aroma. No large growing trees or shrubs should be planted too near the house, as the.y will make the house damp, small growing evergreens and shrubs I consider preferable. The lawn should approach the house, and its richness of green should be seen from the principal parts of the house. desire quicker results. Plant the Soft Mai)le or Carolina Poplar between the elms or maple as a nursing tree, cut them out when they interfere with the permanent trees. Should the parkway be partially planted with trees and only one or two trees are required, plant in harmony with the others; In other words, use the same variety of trees if possible. In the arrangement of large extent of surface where a great many trees are required the va- riety of plants may be larger and such naturalized foreign trees as the Horse POINSETTIAS AT FRANK OECHSLINS, CHICAGO. in the lawn appropriate places will be found for a number of trees, single or in small groups, diligent care and study is the principal factor in plant- ing the single as well as the groups of trees and shrubs, and so placed that they will not at some future time interrupt or disturli the linest points of prospect. Persons who have a small cottage place, a 50 or 100-foot lot. and try with very little expenditure to im- prove their grounds in a tasteful and pleasing manner. I would advise to use simplicity, plant native trees, a few- vines around the porch, and perhaps a few shrubs to hide any possible out- buildings. The rest of the ground should he given to lawn and perhaps to one or two annual flower beds in the front- lawn. The most tasteless and unsatisfac- tory places are those that are over- planted and tlifjse ; jn,,,wliich without any deflnjte aim .everything is at-, tempted,, A. pi,ijved jupable jOf discord- ant^.jiforms, forfyps^v^n ,va,rieties or ffnore, j9f f^-es ii|o,t , ypt ,a,cclim,ated ar- ranged in, one style ,Qr, .a,nother^ with- out the least feeling of unity, .plant- ing without taste and the iinpruper ,seleption of material. Nati\e trees. .p,hrul3s, and flowers tlVat have proven to,, be perfectly liardy 'fiej-orid ditriit . ^should '|be. used only in ,th^' '5inali Col!- tagCr grounds and I would advise to plant such varieties mostly found in your localities. In the parkway or so- called street planting in front of the small- suburban .'lot, in Case t.here afe no trees"pla'Titfea' aTf anV'usfe''t'MS'- AVrtferi- s can White Elm of Sugar Maple if you Chestnut. Lombardy Poplar. Ailantlius. Sycamore. Maple, English Elm, Ori- ental Spruce and Arborvitae, English Jew, Japan Juniper, Normandi Spruce, English Hawthorne, etc. These, how- ever, should not be used as fundamen- tals. Our American sugar maple Is superior in many ways to its European rivals. Compare the White Elm with the European varieties. Huntington Dovie, Superba, etc.; the American variety with its elegant graceful pen- dulant branches. European upriglit. stiff, formal. I have^ no doubt that you have seen streets planted w^ith the European Elm; no doubt you remem- ber the effect. Compare, if you will, an avenue planted with the American White Elm with its : branches arch- ing over the street and the European stiff, upright, una.ttJ-aotive. , Where li\rge trees and .many of them are re- quired for natural planting , we should gi\ie ,preferenoe. t.V; our Auierican OaJvs. .The oak grows slow the first five or six yea,i;p, but aftec that it growis ,ver_y rapjtjly,. ,,;fi?,e oaK. is^.mei-.pf oiqr most bea utif ul , ftnU,. . wsefyl, , ,tret}S forj -orna- mental plaijting, , a.nd., e.v^n /?op_;street .planning. ^I, ,wpuld.,j'eCQjnniep4j,ji,t:,a^d pspe«4ll,v- t\}<^,,i^'Mf.», j9^}t„[.]5i}ri;(;,9iilf, ,and ,ftn,:0.al<,. -^^ „.,.,, i,,,^,,..- ,: -(o o.^i=-.- ';' 'uib'u-\M. MAS.Si.— Adam' Kopa'nus' has 'dperietJ'a (lower, store in the Greenleaf •btnldiiig. ■'-■■• ■"" '" '''■'-■"' '"'"' '■"'"■'■ .jK'' /d Ii-->vo-ilK9b fteJii) oof "^o.-. , PQSTiAC,i;.Hjj.--rtTAt-!^tliei,fthirte'-ninth annual sessiqn of tl)e Horticultural So- cietj of Central Illinois, held here, A. M. Augustin6'-of Normal, .was ^elected ' pt'esidentJ " " '■'-■^^'•'''- ■ ■Mso-nFiJr .a-^ui 1028 The American Florist. Dec. 2. Broad-Leaved Evergreens In New England. The general absence of so-called "broad-leaved evergreens" from the gardens of the northeastern United States astonishes European visitors to this country, and their prominence in the gardens of Great Britain, Italy and other temperate parts of Europe often makes American travelers in those countries despondent over the possi- bility of having really good gardens here; the prominence, too, which has been given in late years here to archi- tectui-e in garden-making has increased the demand for these broad-leaved ev- ergreens, for they are essential for the decoration of a true architectural gar- den. This, however, states the Bulletin issued by the Arnold Arboretum, is not a country where many of these plants can be successfully cultivated. The winters are too cold, the leaves give up too much moisture to March winds when the roots are still inactive in fro- zen soil, and the summers are too hot and dry. The ilex (Quercus Ilex), the chief or- nament in the gardens of Italy, the so- called laurel of English gardens, and the Portuguese Laurel, which are such only in name, being really evergreen cherry trees, the bay and laurestinus, unless cramped in pots, will never be seen in American gardens. This is a region for plants which lose their leaves in the autumn and here many of these plants flourish as in no other part of the world. The number of broad-leaved ever- greens which can really be depended on in eastern Massachusetts is small. The most important are the rhododen- drons and the kalmia or laurel. The most successful here of all plants of this class is the broad-leaved laurel, Kalmia latifolia. It is hardier and less particular about soil, and easier to cul- tivate than even the hardiest rhododen- drons, like Rhododendron maximum. Rhododendron catawbiense; and, more- over, it is one of the most beautiful flowering plants in the world. The lit- tle native Sheepkill Laurel, Kalmia angustifolia. and the less well known kalmias of northern swamps, K. poli- folia and K. microphylla are broad- leaved evergreens also, although these plants are seldom cultivated. The lau- rels, like the rhododendrons and other plants of the heath family, cannot be grown in soil strongly impregnated with lime, so their use is restricted to a comparatively small part of the country. To the heath family we are indebted for a few other plants of this class. The handsomest of these is Pieris or Andromeda floribunda, a broad low bush with small dark green leaves and abundant conspicuous clus- ters of dull white flowers. This plant grows naturally on a few of the high mountains of the southern Appalachian region and has long been known in gardens. It is very hardy here and, after the kalmias and rhododendrons, perhaps the most desirable of the broad-leaved evergreens for this region. A Japanese species. Pieris Japonica, which in Japan sometimes attains the size of a small tree, is also hardy, but it blossoms early in the season, and the flowers, -which are larger and hand- somer than those of the native species, are too often destroyed by frost. As an under shrub in shady places, for it does not bear exposure to the sun, is another plant of the Allegha- nies, Leucothoe Catesbyi, which is per- fectly hardy. It has .slender arching stems, which grow to the height of several feet and are clothed with large, lustrous, pointed leaves, and the white flowers in axillary clusters are abund- ant and attractive. To this family, too, belong the wintergreen, or checkerber- ry, Gaultheria procumbens, and the trailing arbutus or mayflower, Epigiiea repens, but these are difficult to culti- vate and probably will never take much place in the general garden dec- oration. More generally useful is an- other plant of the same family, the bearberry, Arctostaphylos Uva-ursi. which with its long prostrate stems forms a great mat on sandy and grav- elly banks in the northern states and in northern Europe. Although rarely cultivated in this country, this is an ex- cellent plant for covering poor soil and just now its bright red fruits make a handsome contrast with the small light green shining leaves. Interesting, too, among broad-leaved evergreen is Gaylussacia brachycera, the box-leaved huckleberry. This is one of the rarest shrubs of the eastern United States, being found in three stations only, for it is known to grow naturally only in southern Pennsylva- nia, southern Delaware and in West Virginia. It is found in dry soil in the five to eastern America, Leiophyllum buxifolium of the pine barrens from New Jersey southward, and Loiseleu- ria procumbens of the alpine summits of the White Mountains and north- ward. The Old World holly-tree. Ilex aqui- folium, which in many forms is often one of the chief ornaments of Euro- pean gardens, is not hardy here and its American relative. Ilex opaca, a na- tive of the Massachusetts coast and southward, with dull leaves, is a much less beautiful plant. It is, however, the only broad-leaved evergreen which becomes a tree in New England. The inkberry. Ilex glabra, a common shrub in the coast region from Nova Scotia to Texas, where it is found usually in poor soil, is one of the best of the ' broad-leaved evergreens hardy here, al- '. though its small black fruits are near- ly covered by the shining foliage. It is more valuable here than the Japanese black-fruited holly. Ilex crenata, al- though some forms of this plant are fairly hardy here. The ivy, unless carefully protected, cannot be successfully grown east of Cape Cod, although at Providence, only forty miles from Boston, where the influence of the Gulf Stream is more strongly felt than it is here, the THE SAN FRANCISCO SHOW. See Issue of November 18, Page 913. shade of the forest, spreading over con- siderable areas by its underground stems. This plant grows only a few inches high, but it is very hardy, adapting itself readily to cultivation, and in the Arboretum grows as well in full exposure to the sun as it does in the shade. The ledums, or as they are popularly called Labrador tea, are small ever- green plants of the northern hemis- phere related to the rhododendrons. Two or three of the species are hardy but difficult to cultivate and require es- pecial care in selected positions; and this is true of two other small ever- green shrubs of the heath family na- ivy is perfectly hardy; and we have as an evergreen vine only the forms of the climbing Japanese evonymus, Bvonymus radicans. These plants are perfectly hardy when once established; they grow rapidly and although not so beautiful a covering for walls as the ivy, they are our only substitute for it. The best form is the var. vegetus which was introduced many years ago into the Arboretum from northern Ja- pan. This form has broader leaves than the others, and flowers and pro- duces its fruit more freely. The mahonias, or evergreen barber- ries of our northwestern coast and if Japan and the Himalayas, are not igii. The American Florist. 1029 THE SAN FRANCISCO SHOW. Esliibit by MafRorii'-Mi-L:in'n Co. Sec Issue Xiivember 18, I'nire '.tia i hardy here except in favorable posi- tions, and cannot be recommended for general cultivation; and of these plants we can depend only on the dwarf spe- cies of the Rocky Mountains, Berberis or Mahonia repens. This plant grows only a few inches high and the leaves are lighter green and less lustrous than the better known Oregon grape, Berberis or Mahonia aquifolium. Two little shrubs of the celastrus family must be included in this list. These are Pachystima myrsinites of the Rocky mountains and Pachystima Canbyi of the mountains of West Vir- ginia. The former is widely distrib- uted and a common plant in its region. It grows to the height of from twelve to eighteen inches and its leaves re- semble those of some of the forms of the box. It is, however, less hardy here than its Virginia relative which in the Arboretum forms a broad mass of small leaves only a few inches high and does not suffer from full exposure to the sun. The different forms of the box-tree of the Orient_, Buxus sempervirens, ex- cept in exceptional positions, are not hardy in eastern Massachusetts, al- though west of Cape Cod many of them can be successfully grown, and only the little Japanese species Buxus Japonica seems really hardy here. This completes the short list of broad-leaved evergreens which can be grown in eastern Massachusetts un- less the heather, one or two species of heath, the stemless forms of yucca and the chamsedaphne, or leather leaf, can be called broad-leaved evergreens. This last plant, which is common in north- ern swamps, holds some of its leaves until spring. Although it grows nat- urally in wet ground, it does well when transferred to drier situations. Among the evergreens might almost be in- serted, however. Magnolia glauca. In the south this tree, which grows much larger than it does in the north, re- tains its leaves until late into the spring, but here they do not lose their beauty and do not fall until December. Newport Horticultural Society. An important meeting of the New- port Horticultural Society was held Nov. 14 to consider the proposition of co-operating with the new Garden As- sociation, in holding an outdoor exhibi- tion next June, as was outlined by the association several months ago. The meeting was opened by Presi- dent Meikle, who said that J. McLeish, A. M. MacLellan and himself, a com- mittee appointed by the society, had an interesting interview with the offi- cers of the association and were in- formed that extensive plans were be- ing made to hold a grand display which included many novel features in the way of arrangements. It is an- ticipated that one of the attractive features will be fancy plantings of shrubs, evergreens and annual and perennial plants in bloom. The show committee will endeavor to induce in- dividuals out of the state as well as those in Rhode Island to aid in the success of the event by making entries in the exhibition. As most of the members of the association are owners of Newport estates, it is expected that the exhibition will be in no small way a society event. The plan of co-opera- tion was received with much enthusi- asm by the members and a resolution was unanimously adopted directing the committee representing the society to use their best efforts in support of the movement. At the close of the session Treasurer Andrew K. McMahon with appropriate remarks presented the silver cups to the several winners at the September show as follows : To John Mahan, gardener for H. D. Auchincloss, the Henry A. Dreer cup for collection of hardy perennial flowers, and the Jo- seph Breck & Son cup for collection of annuals; to William Gray, the Stumpp & "Walter Co. cup for collections of vegetables, and to J. Robertson the Rickards Bros, cup for table decora- tion. F. K. G. 1030 The American Florist. Dec. 2, The American Florist 1885 Twenty Sixth Year 1911 Subscription, United states and Mexico, Jl.OO a year, Canada *2,00: Europe and Countries ; in Postal Union, 3-2.50 Subscriptions ; accepted only Irom those in the trade. When sendin*; us change of address always send the old address at tiie same time. Advenising rateson applicat'On. From the first issue the American Florist has aqcepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us 'I'uesday (oarlie i];possible), as we go to press Wednesday! We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St . CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS .Suggestions for the liolida.v trade 11j21 —Christmas greens 1021 — taurel 1021 —Holly ; , .... .■ 1021 —White piue ,<. . ;1' 1*22 —Boxwood ' 11122 — Christmns treeB .'... 1022 —Mistletoe . .' ■. ,.,...•. .;? 1022 — Bouquet green 1022 — Galax autl niaguolla Jeaves 1023 rhb retail trade :,r.,... ..". 1023 — Park Floral Co.'s atitoihobire 1023 — Jloliday saggestiohs ..■....'. 1023 The rose 5- 1024 —Timing Ibe crop .,:..,»... 1024 — I'oroing b.vbi'iU roses......... „.1024 — Roses and carnations. . . . .' .1024 With the growers. 1025 — (Bhicago Carnation Co. (illus. i 1025 —Frank Oeehslin;' Chicago (illus. ) 1026 Native trees ana shnibs 1020 l?rt»ad-leaved evergreens in New Englaiul. . .1028 Ch^-ysanthenium Society of America. ...... .1030 -Mqninger's catalogues 1030 Dickens and scarlet geraniums 1030 i'xpre.ss controversy' settled 1030 r'hristmas trees in Chicago 1030 Obitnarv — Wellington Hughes 1030 I.ns Angeles, Calif 1032 Washington 1034 I'hiladelphia notes '; 1034 Milwaukee 1036 Cincinnati 1037 Chicago . . , .' 103S Buffalo 1041 St. I.onis 1042 Pittsburg 1042 I'hiladelphia 1044 New York 1046 Boston 1046 The seed trade 1052 — The pea situation 1052 ^Insect powder 1052 .Market gardeners 1056 — Cucumber anl melon wilt .....1056 The nursery trade 105S — Semi-evergi-een shrnhs 1058 Albany, N. Y 1067 Xorthanipton, Mass 1072 IN comparing bids on sash, find out whether ]%-inch or 1%-inch material is used. Arbor-Vitae is a good sulostitute for laurel is fe.stooning- in large and lofty decorations. We shall be pleased to have re- ports of the Thanks,giving business from all our readers. A NEW industry has developed in some sections of the east, the gathering of evergreen boughs which are pressed in bales and shipped into the thickly- settled districts for covering shrubbery and other plants that require protec- tion. XTPPER Michigan men who make a specialty of Christinas trees say that the cut will be heavier than usual this year in view of the large advance or- ders. One jobber expects his output will be ten carloads. Balsam and spruce are the trees mostly cut. Personal. Elmer D. .Smith and wife celebrated the twentj -fifth anniversary of their marriage November 30. Important to Subscribers. The date on the yellow address label on your copy of THE American Florist will show when your subscription ex- pires. Please renew subscription promptly on expiration to make cer- tain of receiving your copy of each issue. Chrysarithemum Society of America i:kp(ii!t 111' e;c,\min!XO co.m.mittee. Boston. Xovember 20. — Harvard, crimson. Japanese, scored 87 points commercial scale, 84 points vexhibltion scale. Exhibited by Elmer D. Smith Co.. Adrian, Mich. . ^ The variety exhibited 15V A. C. Van Gaasbeck, Orange, N. J., at New York. November 1 as Seedling No/ 1, has been named Helen Van Gaasbeck. The pompon variety exhibifed by Hartje & Elder, Indianapolis. Ind., as No. .50. has, been named Fairy Queen. ClIA.^. "W. Johnson. .Secy. Monlngfer's Catalogues. The set oC catalogues issued by the John C. Moninger Co., 902 Blackhawk street. Chicago, are full of matters of vital interest to florists and in writing for them care should be taken to ask for the right numbers. No. 6 is a book of pipes, valves, fitting and evei-ything for heating, watering systems, etc. No. 7, "The Commercial Greenhouse." all about construction materials. No. 8, "Boiler Catalogue," describing and il- lustrating their new and wonderful greenhouse heater. These catalogues are all free to any florist who will write and request a copy forwarded to them. In our issue of November 11 the numbers were by error transposed, and we desire to call attention to the correct numlieis nnd respective titles. Dickens and Scarlet Geraniums. The Dickens Fellowship, ,a world- wide organization interested in the adequate observance of the centenary of Charles Dickens' l)irth, suggests the use of the scarlet geranium as a per- sonal badge and for table and other decoration at functions connected with the centenary. The scarlet geranium was Charles Dickens" own favorite flower, which he grew extensively in his garden at Gadshill. Florists throughout the country may help the centenary and do good business for themselves liy having a good supply of scarlet geraniums for the celebration, which will culminate on February 7, 1012. and by announcing the fact to their local committees and to those who will be giving Dickens dinners, dances, etc. Why Not Tell the Truili? What can possibly be gained by mis- informing the public? The following is from a Kansas paper and quoted as the words of the manager of an estab- lishment: "The last chrysanthemums of the season which will be picked at Christmas are the 'Mrs. Chadwicks' yellow and white. This chrysanthe- mum curiously was named for Mrs. Cassie Chadwick, who was sent to prison for fraudulently obtaining mon- ey from wealthy men. ,\s I under- stand it the flower was named for her before slie had that trouble." The chrysanthemum is not "Mrs. Chadwick" but W. H. Chadwick and the yellow sport. Golden Chadwick, the former being named in honor of a pres- ident of the Horticultural Society of Chicago. By referring to any of the chrysanthemum catalogues, or by read- ing the trade papers, any grower could easily ascertain that there is no vari- ety of chrysanthemum named "Mrs. Chadwick" and could learn the correct name. It certainly does not help the lousiness to fabricate and holds the profession up to ridicule to promulgate such statements. Express Controversy Settled. The tariff and legislative committee of the Society of American Florists are able to announce that in the controver- sy with the United States Express Co.. which has been going on during the past six months, over the inefficient delivery of cut flowers, that the com- pany has acceded to the representa- tions of the committee, and has estab- lished a satisfactory and eflicient de- livery, without an appeal to the Inter- state Commerce Commission. The chairman desires to state that if the florists of the country could only understand the effectiveness of con- crete action over individual effort in dealing with corporations, every pro- ducer of and dealer in floral products would become a member of the .Society of American Florists forthwith. John G. Esler, Chairman. Christmas Trees in Chlcag^o. The increasing sale of New England cut Christinas trees in Chicago is an interesting matter. .Some four years ago the first shipments, about l.~> cars, were sold in this market. Last season the trade took about 42 cars, while the estimate for the I'.lll season is (55 cars, nearly all the dealers having given up the Wisconsin stock. The Christmas trees shipped from the east here come with a freight charge of only about •$00 per car. while the Wisconsin trees, shipped less than one-third of the dis- tance, costs .$42 per car. The eastern trees, mostly spruce, are thicker and better shaped, the only objection to them lieing the fact that in shipments in such large quantities the cutters commence operations too soon and some of the trees if kept too long in a warm place shed their leaves too quickly. The Lale Welllngfton Hugrhes. Wellington Hughes, proprietor of the Hillsdale City Greenhouses, Hillsdale, Mich, died at his home on Hillsdale street November 1.S, aged 70 years. Mr. Hughes was born in Utica, N, Y., November 12, 1832, and in 1848 while a young man working at his trade as carpenter and cabinet maker came to « Hillsdale, worked on the college build- ings and became a student in the col- lege but did not graduate. During the civil war he was placed in charge of a party of liridge builders and returned home after being injured. He then en- gaged in business as a florist which he followed for more than 40 years. He was a member of Odd Fellows and at his death was the oldest member in the city. In ISIil he married Eliza- beth J. Porter who survives him, with their two children, a son and daugh- ter. The funeral was held at his late^ home November 21 and was attended by a large gathering of friends. I igii. The American Florist. 1031 Meetings Next Week. Albany, N. Y., December 7, 8 p. m, — Albany Florists* Club. 71-7;{ State street. Buffalo, N. Y., December 6, 8 p. m. — Buffalo Florists' Club, Columbia Gkrdens. Butte, Mont., December 8.— Montana Florists* Club, Columbia Gnrdonn. Chioaeo, December 7, 8 p. m. — Chicago Flo rlata* Club, Union Restaurant. 72 West Randolph street. Dayton, O., December 4, 8 p. m, — Dayton llnrisls' Club, 'XI East Fifth street. Denver, Colo,, December 4. — Colorado Florists' Club, T. M. A. Hall, 1731) Champa street. Detroit, Mich., December 4, 8 p. m. — Detroit Florists' Club, 112 Farmer street. Fall River, Mass., December 5, 8 p. m. — Fall Biver Flurists' and Gardeners' Association. Grand Rapids, Mich., December 4. — Grand Rapids Florists* and Gardeners' Club, office of member. Hartford, Conn., December 8, 8 p. m. — Con- oectieut Horticultural Society, County building. Indianapolis. Ind., December 5. 7:30 p. m. — State Florists* Association of Indiana, State House. Los Angeles, Calif., December 5. — Los Angeles County Horticultural Society. Louisville, Ky., December 5, 8 p. m. — Ken- tucky Society of Florists, Third and Broadway. Milwaukee, Wis., December 7, 8 p. m.— Mil- waukee Florists' Club, St. Charles Hotel, City Hall square. Montreal, Que., December 4, 7:45 p. m, — Mon- treal Gardeners' and Florists' Club, Royal Guar- dians building, 211 Sberbrook street, west. New Orleans. La., December 6, 8 p. m, — Ger- man Gardeners' Club, 624 Common street. Newport, R. I., December 6. — Newport Hor- ticultural Snriety. Philadelphia, Pa,, December 5, 8 p. m. — Flo- rists' Club of Philadelphia, Horticultural hall, Broad street above Spruce. Pittsburg, Pa.. December 6, 8 p. m. — Florists' and Gardeners' Club of Pittsburg, Fort Pitt ho- tel, 10th street and Penn avenue. Salt Lal:a City, Utah, December 5. — Salt Lake Florists' Club, Huddart Floral Co., 64 Main Street. Seattle, Wash., December 5. — Seattle Florists* Association. Chamber of Commerce. Second ave- nue and Columbia street. St. Paul, Minn., December 5, 8 p. m. — Minne- feota State Florists' Association, 510 Soelling avenue, north. Tacoma, Wash., December 7. — Tacoma Flo- rists* Association, Hotel Tacoma. TTtica, N. Y,, December 7, 8 p. m.— Utica Florists' Club, Genesee Hall, Oneida square. Washington, D. C, December 5. 8 p. m. — Florists' Club of Washington, 1214 F street. Wants, For Sale, Etc One Gent Per Word. Casti with Adv. I For Plant Advs.. See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office eDoloae 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted— Florist. Geiman all around man wishes position- good references-. Chicago preferred. Key 492. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Young man wants place as fireman; 17 Tears experience; good Chicago references. Address Key 504. care American Florist. SltuationWflnted-Byfirst classorchidgrowpr; long experience id good places: both commeicial and private. Add-ess K'-v 525. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By orcbid grower: first- class experience: good knowiedce of roses. Ij 'mums, carnations, etc.; age 29. Adiress Key 524. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By first class erower of roses, carnations, pot and bedding plants: can ' give fiist class '■eferences Chicago preferrtd Key 5. '3. care "American Floiist. Situation Wtintcd- By young lady lioriFi; first- clash saleslady; good designer: capableof taking , charge: city preferred city references. Address Key.5ZS. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Experienced seed sm an : wishes to make a change: all branches: plantiog. breeding, growing, caialoguing, packing and selling, farm vpgetable and Hower se« ds Key 520. care American Florist. j Situation Wanted— By firstclass florist and (I plantsman: Amencao. married, strictly sober and reliable; 22 years' expti-ience; Al grower and proa>agator, also good designer: eastern states preferred. Address Key 5t2. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a Scotch gardener and Oorist; life's practical experience; well up in landscape work, greenbousus. vegetable garden, making up a new place or ruDning a private Mtate; first class reference in this country and ' Britain. Key 516. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— .^s grower, private or com- meicial. westeru states or B C; capable of tak- ing charge; design work, good references single age 27 abslaiaer. disengaged Dec. 3: state wages and full particulars in first etter. E. G. Bl.agrave. care Frache Bros.. Columbia. B. C. Help Wanted— English speaking gardener: must be single man; private work: vegetable gar- den and greenhouse; give references. Address Key 514. care American Floiist. Help Wanted— Ad experienced storeman cap- able of firbt class designing and decorative work; mu^t furnish references and state wages' good position to the rifiht man. hLORiST. 3720 Olive Street St. Louis. Mo. For Sale— Five greenhouses cheap on easy terms; not profits $6000 per year. T A Gettys. Amarillo. Texas. ForSale— A high chss. paying floral establish- ment on Upper Broadway New York City. J. Post 5 East 58'h St. New Y»rk City. For Sale— Great Falls Floral Co.'s greenhouses andstuck. Splendid opening for a hustler with small capital. B. Kappel Great Falls. Mootana, For Sale— Second hand pipe; a fine Jot of pipe and fittings suitable for sieam or water lines; send us a list of what you can use and let us quote you. Baur Gas Company. Eaton. Indiana. For Saie— Nursery, well established: H acre lot, 4 room house, shed, glass, good stock, splen- did situation, creek, blue gum trees end of the lot. good business connected: have to sell owing to leaving the country. Cash, Write for partic- ulars; apply Walter L. Bates. Tennyson Nurserits. 2509 Hersimo'cn St, Fruitvale. Oakland. Alameda Co.. Calif. For Sale— In a nice lively city of about 9.000. a hall interest, or will sell all. The only growers of tluwets here. Have three gieecbouses, 5 000 teet ot gUss, one dwelling, large celUr, barn and workrooms; steam heat Want a man who can take entire charge; married man preferred. Established three years: have good trade. An opportunity for the right one. Overland Gardens Laramie. Wy^ For Sale— 10 greenhouses, about 18 000 feet of glass, all new, mostly modern improved business establisbtdfor 20 yeare; an 8-room house, barn. 10 acres of land in connection in the town of Rocton on the outskirts of Beloit Wis., about three miles from the postcffice of Beloit; the only wholesale vegetable plant grower for Beloit mar- ket also a shipping trade of 23surrounding towns: only one greenhouse in Beloit besides ours: pop- ulalion of the town is 18.000: the cause for selling is poor health. J. H. Farnsworth. Rockton, 111, For Sale Retail flower store, in a thriving community in western Pennsylvania; store doing a good business and making money; best of reasons for selling; full oarticulars can be bad by addressing Key 507, care American Florist. we invite the trade to attend a IVIASQLERADE ^ivtn br the GARDENERS' and FLORISTS' Union.No. 10615 at Club Room A. North Side Turner Hall 820 N. Clark St. Saturday eve.. Jan. 13, 1912 Tickets 25c a person. Prizes announced In hall. Winter Position in Florida. For a person of business experience in retail cut flower trade— an acquaintance with confec- tionery and fiuit will be an additional qualifi- cation. Must give unexceptional evidence of trustworthiness and ability. Woman preferred. Key 526, care American Florist. Situation Wanted By Seedsman good all around capable young man with cumber of years experience in whole- sale and retail seed business mostly in vegetable and grass seeds. Krefer to locate with some new sted house with good opportunities: presently employed: can give best ot references. Key 522. care American Florist. FOR SALE. An established business retail and wholesale; eight greenhouses. 125x20 it. each, heated by steam; a fine modern seven-room dwelling; barn and ether out buildings, eas lights own and city water: about two and one-half acresiof land on Washington Pike, and only eight minutts'walk from the R. R. station: 24 minutes from Union Depot. Pittsburg by train, acd 55 by street car. Price. $10 500.00 (ten thousand five hundred dol lars.) Cause for selling is death of owner. For further information apply to J. L, Fischer. Executorof P. Maier. 114 Jumonville St , Pittsburg. Pa, Or call and investigaie P Maier's Greenhouses, Woodviile. Allegheny Ccunty. Pa. Orchid Grower Advertiser, who is an expert orchid grower, with a life experience with these valuable and profitable plants, is open for re-engagement at once. Anyone having a large collection, either private or commercial, and in need of a first-class man, is invited to correspond with H. R. RICHARDS, 3:!:! N. Hartford Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Calif Pacific Coast preferred. AHOLLY WREATH Red and Green. FOR HOLIDAY CIRCULARS AND ADVERTISING. Plates for printing this fine Holly Wreath in two colors — green leaves and red berries and ribbon— $3.00 per set of 2 plates. Larger size, -3^x4 inches, $6 1)0 per set of 2 plates. Plate shown here for one color, $1.60. The large size, one color, $2.70 Cash with order. AmcricanFlorist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. rHE American Florist. Carnation "Wodenethe" A Carnation by any other name "might smell as sweet," but it is a fact that very few of them do. The fragrance of "Wodenethe" is delightful. It has every other desirable quality, also size, perfect form, purity in color and the calyx positively does not split. Come and see it growing, tiien you will also see BROOHLYN One of the finest, freest blooming Carnations I have ever handled and a "bread and butter Carnation" in every sense of the word. Price on these two Carnations, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. CHAS. H. TOTTY, Madison, N J. Los Angeles, Calif. Regarding the stock on the market there is little to add to our last notes. Chrysanthemums are not quite as plen- lifu! but there are still too many. Up to now the quality of the outdoor stock has been fine but a little roughness is noted already and either rain or high wind will take the quality away and give the greenhouse growers a chance with their late stock. Col. D. Appleton is the best large yellow and Clementine Touset the best white, while for pink Wm. Duckliam will most certainly be awarded the palm. Retailers like this fine variety and it is a ready seller. American Beauty rose is in better shape than usual at this time of year, but the other varieties are nothing special. Mrs. Aaron Ward is seen to some extent but as a rule the stems are short to medium only, no really long stemmed stock being available. Carnations are good but several grow- ers have a lot of trouble with a grub that eats the buds before they develop. Orchids are fairly plentiful, Cavtleya TrianiB C. labiata and Odontoglossum grande being the principal offerings, with a few flowers of Dendrobium for- mosum. Lily of the valley has been scarce and high, while the demand for weddings and bouquets has been heavy. Funeral work has been brisk and social affairs are becoming more frequent. NOTES. At the monthly meeting of the Los Angeles Horticultural Society, held November V at Kruckerbery's hall, there was a good attendance to hear J. J. Reeves, of Beverly, in his address on "Conifers for Southern California." Mr. Reeves has had long experience as a raiser and planter of these interest- ing trees and his forcible remarks, punctuated with rather stronger in- vectives than are supposed to be used at pink teas, Avere listened to with great interest. In the discussion which followed the address many interesting points were brought out and we were taken to Europe and back in fancy by the descriptions given of fine old cedars at various places in the "old country." We would like to give Mr. Reeves' se- lection of varieties did space permit, but that is impossible. J. Dietrich, Ernest Braunton. Theodore Payne, John Morley, H. R. Richards and oth- ers took part in the discussion which went on until after the usual hour of adjournment when the latter proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Reeves, which was very heartily given, and the meet- ing adjourned. The portrait in crayon of our first president, O. C. Saakes, was hung in the hall by C. Winsel. In our last notes we made brief men- tion of the opening of the Freeman- Lewis store but the opening itself was so much beyond what we expected in this town that it certainly deserves special mention. Chas. Lewis is to be highly congratulated on his opening window which was artistic and good in every particular and free from the crowding that so many retailers here indulge in. The general consensus of opinion seems to be that other Fourth street stores ■ will have to sit up and take notice. The store itself is beau- tifully fitted and there is ample room. Soft pink silk shades over the electric lights have a very pleasing effect while fancy baskets, hampers and ribbons are tastefully displayed. It is the aim of the partners in this business to carry on a strictly high-class trade and not to handle cheap outdoor stock. Mr. Lewis was a graduate from Smith & Fetters, of Cleveland, O., before com- ing to this citVj so that firms needing any orders carried out in this city can send them here with perfect confidence. Both of these young men have the best wishes of everybody for the success of the undertaking tliey have started so well. One of the best wedding orders given in this city for some time was carried out by Wrigflrs Flower Store Novem- ber S. The rooms were tastefully deco- rated in smilax and asparagus with fine yellow and white chrysanthemums. The bride's table was of white roses and lily of the valley, the other tables being decorated with yellow pompon chrysanthemums and Mrs. Aaron Ward roses. The bridesmaids carried muffs of maidenhair fern with a spray of yellow roses and golden ribbon, while the little flower girls' baskets were of Mrs. Aaron Ward roses, the same rose being carried by the maid of honor. The bride's bouquet was a shower of lily of the valley and or- chids, her hair ornament being a pro- fuse wreath of orange blossoms hang- ing low over her shoulders. It was a beautiful affair and reflects great cred- it on all concerned. The stock is com- ing in good shape from the green- houses at Gardena, some excellent American Beauties now being cut. The store at 337 South Spring street, recently vacated by Mrs. Dolphin, has been reopened under the name of the • Alhambra Flower Shop with H. E. Hansen as manager. Mr. Hansen has had considerable experience in the flower business, notably with the Den- ver Floral Co., Denver Colo.; Kremer, at Salt Lake City, and P. J. Hender- shot, at Ogden, Utah. Everyone in the trade sympathizes with Walter Garbett, of Morris Gold- enson's, who is again on the sick list and in hospital. We had all hoped that Walter would have pulled through after the last operation but another has been necessary. Business is good at the store and we noted some elegant '" American Beauties from Geo. Watson. At the Los Angeles Flower Market big quantities of chrysanthemums con- igii. The American Florist. 1033 Drccr Special Araucaria Values i -v 1 •«f r^iT ■ W??W ! ■— s^Idi 1^^ ^ ^^ffi i: ^^^^ ^^m ^ \\ "^ If you have not yet secured your supolles for the holidays, we can still serve with stock of exceptional values In all sizes and varieties. Araucaria Excelsa 4 in. pots, 6 ins. high, 2 to 3 tiers $ .30 6 in. pots, 10 to 12 ins. high, 3 tiers 40 5 in. pots, 14 to 16 ins. high, 3 to 4 tiers 60 6 in. pots. 16 to 18 ins. high, 4 tiers 76 6 in. pots. 18 to --'O ins. high, 4 tiers 1.00 7 in. pots, 20 to 24 ins, high. 4 to 6 tiers 1.25 Araucaria Excelsa Glauca each each each each each each 5 in. pots, 10 to 12 ins. high, 6 in. pots, 13 to 15 ins. high, 7 in. pots, 16 to 18 ins. high, 3 tiers $ .75 each 3 tiers 1.00 each 4 tiers 1.50 each Araucaria Excelsa Robusta Compacta 5 in. pots, 10 to 12 ins. high, 6 in. pots, 12 to 14 ins. high, *i in. pots, 14 to 16 ins. high, 7 in. pots, 16 to 18 ins. high. to 3 tiers $ .76 each 3 tiers l.CO each ! to 4 tiers 1.26 each 4 tiers 1.50 each Araucaria Excelsa Plumosa A splendid variety, almost as compact as Robusta Compacta and ol a richer, deeper color. 5 in. pots, 10 to 12 ins. high, 3 tiers $ .65 (i in. pots, 12 to 14 ins. high, .''tiers 75 I) in. pots, 16 to 18 ins. high, 4 tiers 1.00 The Above Prices are Intended for tbe Trade Only each each each Consult Our Special Offer of October 12th for anything else that you require in the Decorative Ivine. A copy will be mailed to you for the asking if yon have not received one. Peonies, Hardy Perennial Phloxes and Japanese and German Iris are the leading and most important Hardy Peren- nial Plants. We handle fchese in immense quantities and shall be pleased to send you special price lists of same if interested. HENDY A. DPEEQ, 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. SAVES MANY TIMES #»ITS PRICED THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S DIRECTORY saves many times its price to every one 'wbo catalogues or circulaiizes the trade. Fully revised to date of publication, it puts the mail only to live names, avoiding xi» /%*\ a B CIRCULATION g To the Trade in the Trade That means profit to you. No bogus inquiries that cost time and actual cash. Count UncancelleJ Orders Only. No Underground Prices. Square Deal To AU The small advertiser who can afford only an inch gets the same rate and the ^ same consideration as any other patron. No ads. padded for effect at cut rates. American Florist Co., W 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. | 7^ fflBF*Please mail advertisements early. W^ m m 0 1036 The American Florist. Dec. 2, OUR STOCK IS Best in the Northwest And We Are Offering In Roses, Specially Fine Killarney, White Killarney and Richmond. Also Carnations and Violets. Buy from H. fi H., and Get Prize-Winning Stock. Current Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. 36 to 48-inch $6 00 to $8 00 24 to 30-inch :'. 00 to \ 00 18 to 5!4-inch -' 60 12 to 18-inch 1 50 to 2 00 ROSES Per 100 Specials $8 CO to $10 00 Richmond $3 00 to »8 00 Killarney 3 00 to 8 00 White Killarney 3 00 to 8 00 Roses, our selection $4 00 MISCELLANEOUS 'Mums per doz., 76c to $3 00 Snapdragon, per bunch 3Bc to 76c Paper Whites 3 00 Wild Smilax on hand all the time, MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 Carnations, fancy |6 00 common $2 00 to 4 00 Harrisii Lilies 10 00 to 12 50 Violets, Wisconsin grown 1 50 to 2 00 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Adlantum, extra fine 1 60 Asoaragus Strings ...each, $0 50 to $0 76 Asparagus Buncties... each, 25 to 50 Sprengerl Bunches each , 25 to 36 Smilax perdoz., 1 50 to 2 00 Galax, green per 1000, 1 50 " bronze per 1000, 1 60 Ferns per 1000, 1 60 Subject to change without notice. $6.00 per case, $22.50 for 5 cases. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Mllwaultee. Business }s fair with plenty of stock to fill all orders with the exception of American Beauties, which were rather scarce. Chrysanthemums are still on the market in quantities, but mostly white, and good yellows are selling readily. There are carnations enough to supply the demand. Lilies are of a fine grade and quality and there is plenty of green stock to fill all orders. NOTES. Holton & Hunkel Co. is cutting some fine Killarney- roseS' and report busi- ness in all lines as very satisfactory. The shipping business in both plants and flowers holds up very well. The stock is all-of fine quality and appre- ciated by .the trade. M. A. McKenney c& Co. report busi- ness good. One of their many orders consisted of a casket cover of violets and lily of the valley. J. M. Fox & Son used large quanti- ties of Killarney roses the past week for numerous receptions and weddings. Edlefsen-Lediger Co. are still cut- ting quite a few chrysanthemums which help out considerably. G. Rusch & Co. are well satisfied with their shipping business as well as their city trade. C. C. .Pollworth Co. is still cutting some fancy chrysanthemums which are selling readily. W. C. Zimmermann has been very busy the past week with funeral work. Visitors: F. C. Kesting, West Bend; B. Eschner, Philadelphia, Pa. The bowling scores for the week were: F. Holton.. 182 128 IS.') R. Currle..l83 ISO 160 G. Pohl ...144 159 123 G. Hnnkel.131 115 113 P. Nohos,.129 132 149 W. Hall'y.llO 147 149 9. Eggeb't.l33 141 92 A. Hare... 133 131 L. Manos. .155 110 93 G. Rusch.. 146 144 PRICE LIST OF Xmas Stock Holly Immortelles Club Moss Boxwood Mistletoe Write now. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO and NEW YORK Joliet, 111. Trade during the fall has been very good, there having been many occa- sions that called for floral work and there has been much funeral work ar- ranged. The stores and greenhouses all report a satisfactory business with a good supply of seasonable stock. Sun- day, November 26, was a busy day for all hands, the funeral of the superin- tendent of the Joliet Bridge & Iron Works calling for some elaborate de- signs. NOTES. A. C. Rott's commodious store Is up- to-date in all particulars, and fully able to accommodate the high class trade of the city. The stock and sup- plies are of the first quality and a grand fall business has been enjoyed. A table decoration displayed in the window of pompon chrysanthemums with turkey napkins and fittings, was very well arranged and attracted con- siderable attention. Joseph Labo and his force of assist- ants were very busy with funeral work November 26. A large design repre- senting a bridge for the funeral of the superintendent of a bridge and iron company was an elaborate arrange- ment. The greenhouses were stocked with fine plants, and a very nice grade of carnations was being cut. The Carter Floral Co. have had a very satisfactory fall business, the stock cleaning up nicely. Plans for spring planting are in progress with a full line of bedding stock already un- der propagation. Miss May F. Carter, assisted by Henry Weiss, look out for the store work and have built up a flourishing trade. The Joliet Nurseries have a new per- ennial dianthus which they have named Joliet. It is dark crimson in colors and they are receiving many complimentary communications re- garding it. Larson & Goranson have enjoyed a very fine fall trade and are producing a nice grade of stock to supply their customers. Miss Hulda Weiss has charge of the floral department of the Oakwood cem- etery. Natick, Mass. — Alexander Mont- gomery, James Wheeler and other flo- rists advocated before the Commercial Club a representation at the hearing before the railroad commissioners in favor of granting freight franchises to the street car lines entering Boston. igii. The American Florist. 1037 Extra Fine Roses Beauties, Killarneys, Richmond and Maryland. CARNATIONS OF QUALITY All the Leading Varieties in Red, White and Pink. AMERICAN BEAUrnS Per doz. 36to48inch $5 00 to $6 00 24to30inch 4 00 18 to 24 inch 3 00 12 to ISinch 2 00 8tol2-iDch $1 25 to 1 50 Short 7jto 100 ROSES Per 100 Specials $10 OOto$12 00 Richmond $4 00 to $8 00 Killarney 4 00 to 8 00 Choice Michigan Current Price List ROSES. Per 100 White Killarney $4 OOto $8 00 My Maryland 4 00 to 8 00 Bride» 4 00 to 8 00 Maid 400to800 RO SES, Our Selection $4 00 MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 Carnations, fancy.. $4 00 common .... $2 OOto 3 00 'Mums per do?.. $1 50 to $3 00 Pompons ... 50c to 75c per bunch. Paper Whites $3 00 to $4 00 Berries per case, $1 Per 100 Harrisii Lilies $12 00a)$15 00 Sweet Peas 75 to 150 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Adiantum.. 75 to 159 Asparagus String:s — each, 50c .Asparaeus Bunches... each. 25c to 50c Sprengeri Bunches ..each, 25c to 50c Smilax. per doz.. $1 50: per 109, $12 50 Galax, green per 1000. 1 25 bronze per 1000. 125 Ferns per 1000. 1 50 Wild Smilax (large cases only).. 5 00 Boxwood (501b. case) 7 50 Subiect to change without notice. 50-$2.50-$4.00. VAUGHAN & SPERRY ^"leXrilsr-^ 161 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Cincinnati. GOOD SUPPLY TO MEET DEMAND. , In tile early part of last week there was an easy market, but toward tlie middle, owing to tlie growers begin- ning to liold stock for Tlianksgiving day, especially carnations and clirys- antliemums, tlie market tiglitened and flowers tool< a sliglit advance in price. At tlie close all lines were selling nice- ly eacii day. Wliile there have been rumors and predictions of a general shortage in all lines for Thanksgiving, the indications now are that there will be enough for all orders in everything but American Beauties. Colored car- nations and pink roses may also run short, but it cannot be foretold defi- nitely at this date. The supply of these is shorter than the amount of white offered in the same grades. Up to the beginning of this week few local buy- ers had placed any advance orders, as all seemed to prefer to talce a chance on the market at the last minute. The out-of-town florists had their orders in early to be sure that they will be taken care of properly. In chrysanthe- mums the Major Bonnaffon, White Bonnaffon, "W. H. Chadwick, Golden Chadwick, Mrs. Jerome Jones and Thanksgiving Queen are the leaders. Some very good Ivory are among the offerings. The smaller varieties show a very large amount of Diana. While most are good some show that there has been an attempt made to hold them for Thanksgiving, but the grower was forced to cut them before that time. The cut of white carnations is large, while the others, as was noted above, may run short. All the roses are cleaning up quickly. Even the white seems to have come to their own and are selling well. American Beauties of all sizes are scarce and are bringing top prices. Other lines, in- cluding double and single violets, lily of the valley, orchids and Longiflorum lilies, are in fair supply and are mov- ing very satisfactorily. Paper White narcissus enjoyed their entree last week, while poinsettias will make their initial bow this week. All lines of greens are in demand with a supply that is fully adequate. Orders are be- ginning to come in for Christmas dec- orative material. NOTES. P.Weiland is to open a wholesale house at 114 East Third street. He ex- pects to have all ready by December 1. C. E. Critchell reports a . splendid call for Mexican ivy. Wm. Murphy has engaged quarters on Third street in wliich to handle his Christmas greens. Visitor : Martin Reukauf, represent- ing H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadel- phia. H. Denver, Coio. We have enjoyed for the last week what might be called Colorado weather, plenty of sunshine. The result has been more stock of better quality and color. Although the stock has in- creased, business has kept pace with it and everything is cleaned up at night. Prices do not improve owing to the large crop of chrysanthemums which are sold at low figures to dispose of them, for they do not bring the prices quoted in eastern markets. Every- body's idea seems to be to dispose of them at low prices rather than throw a few away. Extra good quality can be had for ,$2.00 a dozen while good grades sell at $1.00 and $1.50. Some retailers are selling them at these prices. From present indications there will be plenty to go around for Thanks- giving week. Roses are of good qual- ity and selling well. Carnations are also selling well, while there seems to be a good supply, yet there are none going to waste. Violets are not so plentiful, California stock is being sold on the street but they arrive in poor condition. NOTES. The Apple Show held at the Audi- torium was the attraction of the week. In the parade on the evening of No- vember 16. the Park Floral Co. were successful in being awarded first prize for the best decorated automobile. The Denver Floral Co. won second. These were the only florists represented. The creditable showing made will be an incentive in the future for others to use natural flowers in the decoration of automobiles. David Bengley, with the Park Floral Co. for the past four years, has ac- cepted a position with the Elitch-Long Co. as foreman of their plant depart- ment. The Gross Floral Co., at present lo- cated at 131 Broadway, expect to be in their new store at 136 Sixteenth street about November 20. A new store has been opened at 1710 Welton street by Ricketts & Mc- Donald under the name of the Welton Street Floral Co. Visitors : Ed. Johnson, John Berry, Colorado Springs; N. E. De Golier, Loveland; Carl Espelin, Fort Collins. E. P. N. WOONSOCKET, R. I.— Miss Ella Mail- loux has opened a flower store at 99 Main street. FHANKLIN, MASS. — M. J. Van Leeu- wen has installed a large steam boiler at his greenhouse. 1038 The American Florisi. Dec. 2, IWE ARE growers! i Of all the stock we sell and guarantee It to be strictly tresti. our specialties are Bgautigs^ R^^es, Vallcy, Camations and Lilies PRICE LIST: AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. Extra long, 36-iii. and over $6 00 to $0.00 30-in 4 00 18to24-in 3 00 16-in 2 00 12-in 1 60 Maryland, Richmond, Killarney, White Killarney, Per 100 Extra long $ 8 00 to flO 00 Medium length 6 00 Good short length 4 00 Rhea Reid and Mrs. Aaron Ward Extra long $10 00 Medium length ij 00 Good short length 4 00 CARNATIONS Fancy White and Pink Good Per 100 $4 00 3 00 $1 50 12 00 00 to 4 00 00 to 4 00 00 to 3 00 HARRISII LILIES per doz. " per 100, Lily of the Valley per 100, Asparagus Sprays per 100, Sprengerl, per 100, Ferns, Eastern per 1000 $2 00 Smilax per doz. |1 50 to 2 00 Adlantum per 100, Galax, Green per 1000 $1 00 Bronze per 1000 125 Select Pink and White Sweet Peas Paper Whites, Extra Fancy 4 00 ROSES, oar selection, $4.00 per 100 i i i BASSETT S WASHBURN t 1 00 75 to 1 00 # Officeand Store: 131 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, III. W Chlcag:o. THANKSGIVING TRADE. The looked for shortage of Thanks- giving stock T\-hich had been so freely predicted did not materialize, while on Monday it really seemed as if there would hardly be enough to fill all the <;i~~:— >e, yet on Tuesday the stock was i-Tir-iied into the market in great quantities, especially chrysanthemums and carnations, and it certainly looked at that time that nobody need to fear that their orders would not be filled with anything they might want except American Beauty roses. Chrys- anthemums were received by the load and while most of the shipments were of the smaller and medium sized blooms, yet there were large quanti- ties of the large flow«rs to be had, and the early buyers had an opportunity of making a good selection. The va- rieties to be seen in largest quantities were "W. H. Chadwick, Golden Chad- wick, Timothy Eaton, Yellow Katon, Major Bonnafton, White Bonnaffon and Dr. Enguehard. There were also some Nagoya, Thanksgiving Queen, December Gem and Golden Wedding. Most of the stock was in very good condition, but there was some that had been kept a little too long. Some Ma- jor Bonnaffons that the outer petals were beginning to turn, and Dr. En- guehards that were very light in color. Pompons and anemones were also to be had in large quantities, and they are all known under the former name in the market parlance. Diana was to be seen in quantity, but the anemone Garza was also to be had in beautiful sprays and it was much preferred to Diana. Mrs. Beu, the bronze pompon, is used extensively by all the retailers for the Thanksgiving table decorations. American Beauties of all , grades are short of the demand and many of the dealers are having difficulty in filling the early orders that were booked, to say nothing of those that were received later. Richmond was in great supply and of excellent quality, but the short- age of American Beauty made a heavy call for this rose and some of the wholesalers thought that there would not be enough of this rose to fill all the orders. Killarney was received in great quantities, and of all grades the color of most of the stock was excel- lent, and large shipments of this pop- ular rose were made. My Maryland was in grand shape and was very pop- ular with many of the buyers. Mrs. Jardine and Mrs. Marshall Field were also purchased heavily, for these roses are very beautiful for certain purposes, especially in table decorations, which are in so much demand at this season. There were orders for all the Mrs. Aaron Ward that could be furnished. White Killarney was the principal white to be had and there has been unusual calls for this rose for funerals, so it was meeting with good demand. Carnations were shipped in heavily and of fine quality. Beacon, O. P. Bas- sett and Victory were eagerly sought and there was a good call for Washing- ton and the other dark pinks. En- chantress was also in great demand. The whites were in large supply and a little bit slow. Violets were of fine quality and the demand was good. Gardenias also received a good call and the supply was fair for this season of the year. Orchids, especially cattleyas. were in good demand and the receipts were small, so the prices were ad- vanced considerably. There were, how- ever, plenty of cypripediums and some splendid stock was offered. Phalaeno- pus and dendrobiums are also shown. Lilies are not received In any great quantities and the demand Is small, but callas are quite plentiful. Some splendid lily of the valley is to be had and the supply is about equal to the demand, the prices holding firmly. Sweet peas are improving in quality and the quantity is increasing. They are to be had in white, pink, lavender and purple. Paper White narcissus are very plentiful, there being all that there is call for and at times a little more than are required. Roman hya- cinths are also becoming more plenti- ful. Stevia is offered freely and used in large quantities. Mignonette of fine quality, snapdragon in white and pink, and marguerites, both white and yellow, are staple goods. One of the houses is showing some fine lupins that are quickly taken by the best trade. Poinsettias are being shown by the re- tailers', but it is a little early, this be- ing particularly a Christmas flower. The supply of greens Is good and the quality all that can be asked. The re- tailers' windows are bright with the Thanksgiving displays and the doors and outside decorated to attract the attention of the public. Many bloom- ing plants are shown which add great- ly to the displaj'. NOTES. Poehlraann Bros. Co. has leased the second floor of the Yale building. East Randolph street, which they expect to occupy the latter part of this month or the first of January. The present quarters at 32-34-36 East Randolph street are far too small to convenient- ly handle their rapidly increasing business, and it was for this reason, John Poehlmann said, that the change will be made. The new store, which is large and well lighted, will be equipped to handle and dispose of the large' quantities of stock with the least trou- ble and to the best advantage. tgii. The American Florist. 1039 LARGE CROPS OF Carnations and Roses Especially Kiilarney, White Killarney and Riciimond. Also Plenty of all other choice Seasonable Stock. Current Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES Extra Fancy Beauties 36 inch stems 30 inch steins 24 inch stems 20 inch stems 15 inch stems 12 inch stems Per doz. $G 00 4 00 :; 00 2 50 2 00 1 50 1 00 Richmond I Pgj.jO(j K'H^^cy ) Extra select $10 00 White KiUarney K^^^^^ 8 00 My Maryland 1 Medium |4 00 to 6 00 Mrs. Field f Sunrise | Extra select... Perle \ Medium Mrs. Aaron Ward ) Medium %\ 00 to Melody (Short 4 00 to ROSES, cm selection Chrysanthemums per doz., $2 00 to $3 00 Extra Fancy ...per do'Z., 4 00 Harrlsll per doz., $1 26 to $1 50 Carnations per 100, 3 00 to Valley per 100; 3 00 to Adlantum..... Asparagus, per bunch Ferns, per 1000 Per 100 $8 00 4 00 8 00 6 00 4 00 4 00 400 1 00 50 1 50 Peter Reinberg 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Wietor Bros, had their share of the Thanksgiving: trade and N. J. Wietor and his force of assistants were kept on the jump filling the many order.s that kept coming in. The well-known wholesaler is looking for a banner year for the outlook is bright and the crops of carnations, American Beauty and other roses are in exceptionally fine condition and promise heavy cuts for the Christmas trade. D. Papatony, junior partner of the Briggs House Florists, slipped and fell while stepping out of the store door Sunday, November 26. He was re- moved to the Presbyterian hospital, where it was found that he was inter- nally injured. The later reports are that he is improving, but will probably be away from the store for some time. J. B. Deamud Co. is showing a very fine grade of lupins that find favor with the trade. It is of a most deli- cate color of pink, just off the white and the spikes are long and strong. The beautiful flowers are used either in vase or basket work and they at- tract attention wherever placed. The Raedlein Basket Co. is enjoying a very busy season and is filling a large number of orders for baskets of every description. This firm has met with much success since they opened a store here three years ago and now enjoy both a splendid local and ship- ping trade. Lubliner & Trinz's store presents a most pleasing appearance in its new coat of green and pink enamel. Joseph Trinz and Wm. Lubliner are through with jury service and are again wait- ing on the splendid trade that their firm enjoys. V. Bezdek, of the Northwestern Floral Co., is able to be about with the us6 of crutches and is again seen in the greenhouses. Jas. Prenicka is well pleased with the condition of the car- nation crops and is looking for heavy cuts for Christmas. Buchbinder Bros., manufacturers of florists' ice-boxes, are in communica- tion with retailers throughout the country who are contemplating im- proving their stores by installing one of this firm's latest style refrigerators. The stock that is arriving at Vaughan & Sperry's store is of fine quality and the kind that makes and keeps customers. Both the local and shipping trade is very good and is con- tinuously increasing. E. E. Pieser and his storemen, N. P. Miller and Michael Fink, put in a busy week at Kennicott Bros. Co.'s store where large quantities of choice chrys- anthemums were sold daily. Samuel Seligman, "Sprinkleproof Sam." representing Wertheimer Bros., New York, was in the city this week with a fine line of samples and several new stories. The film manufacturers are butting into the florist business by showing the public in richly colored pictures how easy it is to grow and sell cut flowers. Vaughan's Seed Store have reshipped large stocks of spirea and lily of the valley this week. There is a little de- mand as usual for holly for Thanks- giving. __ E. C. Amling in speaking for the company which bears his name says that the Thanksgiving trade was very satisfactory and up to its usual stand- ard. E. H. Hunt is well fixed on baskets, ribbons, holly and other supplies for the holidays and is now prepared to fill all the orders that may come in. H. Van Gelder, of Percy Jones, is strong on green goods as well as cut flowers and plants and is offering smi- lax of unsurpassed quality. Louis Winterson says that the de- mand for Christmas greens is fair at present, with the outlook very encour- aging. J. A. Budlong is well supplied with all kinds of seasonable stock, especially Richmond roses of fine quality. Harry Blewitt has recovered from a severe cold and is again making his regular visits to Irving Park. Wieland & Risch are showing a fine grade of gardenias, daisies, sweet peas, mignonette and poinsettias. 1040 The American P lorist. Dec. 2, BEAUTIES Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond, Mrs. Jardine and Uncle John Roses and Carnations Best In The Chicago Market — Bar None. Current Price ■ Z^4 Subject to chang« List— will • BEAUTIES Perdoz Eitra Select $B 00 to »6 00 8»-inch8tem 4 00 80-inch stem 3 50 at-inch stem 2 60 80-inch stem 2 00 IB-inch stem 1 BO Per 100 4 00 300 2 00 1 60 12 00 50c Carnations, select " fancy " medium short Easter Lilies, medium 10 00 to Sprengeri and Asparagus Sprays, per bnnch, All Green Goods at market rates. ihout notice. whiTKuiarney;.;..; :::::"ii;) select, $8.00 per 100 Mrs. Jardine f FANCY, $6.00 per 100 Richmond MEDIUM, $4 1« $5, 100 ^"y'""** I SHttRT, $3.00 per 100 Uncie Joltn / Chrysanttiemums, small per 100, Medium per doz. Fancy per doz. Special per doz. VaUey per 100, Ferns per 1000, 3 00 to $8 00 1 60 2 60 3 00 4 00 1 60 ROSES, our selection, $4.00 per 100 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAOO. Frank and Mrs. Paszkiet are very grateful to their friends for the many valuable presents received at the wed- ding which occurred November 22. At the reception held in Miczkiewicz's hall among the guests were noted N. J Wietor. Gus Alles. William Kidwell, Charles Drissler. William Homberg, H. E. Griffin and Ed Kirsch. who made the trip in Mr. Kidwell's automobile. The rose cut at the Peter Reinberg range is very heavy now and increas- ing every day. Richmond is in elegant shape and some extra fine blooms are in the daily receipts at the store. Kil- larney and Mrs. Marshall Field are also in prime condition. A large crop of carnations is now 'also forwarded ev- ery day. The Geo. Wittbold Co. will have to either raise the roof of their green- houses or cut their poin.settias if the plants continue to grow as they have during the past few weelvs. The heads are of large size and brilliant in color. The other stock is also in fine condi- tion and is a credit to this well known firm. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation had a very busy week. The re- ceipts of stocls of all kinds was very large and Manager Frese and his corps of assistants were kept on the jump shipping out the stock. They had some of the finest chrysanthemums to be seen on the market. Fred Lautenschlager says that the boiler business continues to be good and that his flrni. Kroeschell Bros. Co.. has booked four telegraph orders this week. Butler & Ron, of Santa Cruz. Calif., were the latest to join the ranks of this firm's many cus- tomers. George Economopolis was one of the many florists who bought Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s fancy Killarne\' roses with which to supply his high cl.nss trade. The stock was mostly shipped to his store in Des Moines, la., whei'e nothing but the best is sold. Bassett & Washburn are cutting a fancy grade of Rhea Reid and Killar- ney roses and O. P. Bassett and En- chantress carnations. Trade was very brisk at this house this week and all hands were kept bus.v filling the orders that were received. John Kruchten is featuring a fine grade of gardenias which are now ar- riving in much larger quantities. The roses and carnations are of their usual good quality and some fine blooms of both can be obtained at this house this week. Canger & Gormley had their share of decorations for social functions this month, having many fine dinners at which the new-er and popular roses were freely used, and were the recip- ients of much praise from their cus- tomers. George Reinberg says that he is again cutting from the Richmond and American Beaut.v rose houses that were damaged some time ago and that from present indications it looks as if he will have a big cut for Christ- mas. The schooner Rouse Simmons, Cap- tain H. Schuenemann. laden with Christmas trees and bouquet greens is moored at the North Clark street bridge where the genial skipper is ready to meet his old I'ustomers. The next meeting of the Florists' Club will be held at the Union Restau- rant, 72 West Randolph street, No- vember :iO. at .S p. m. Officers for next year will be nominated at this meet- ing. John Zech and his able assistants put in a very busy week at the Zech & Mann store where the trade was so brisk that they hardly had time to go out for lunch. Hoerber Bros.' carnations are ar- riving in exceptionally fine condition and are a credit to this enterprising firm and its successful grower. F. O. Franzen, the Summerdale ave- nue florist, is using the screens of four moving picture theaters for advertis- ing purposes this month. Lewis P. Lord, of tlie Lord Plant Box Co.. Minneapolis, Minn,, left on November 24, to drum up trade in Boston and New York. Chas. Zapfe who recently started in the retail business at Fifty-first street and South Park avenue, is en- joying a fine trade. The Pulverized Manure Co. shipped 20 carloads of Wizard Brand manure to the Athletic baseball park in Phila- delphia this week. Wm. F. Schofield had several large designs for the funeral of Alderman Hauler which was held on Wednesday. November 20. E. P. Kreimer. of the Duluth Floral Co.. Duluth. Minn., was in the city this week buying stock for Thanksgiv- ing trade. Art Christianson. Paul Blome & Co.'s popular young store man, is making frequent Sunday trips to Joliet. Won- ler why? Chas. W. McKellar is the recipient of a fine assortment of orchids which are selling fast and bringing fancy prices. Peter Sgoros says that he is going to build a store on his property on West Harrison street in the spring. F. Weissgerber is making many im- provements to his residence on North Hamilton .avenue. Edw. Amerpohl. of Janesville. Wis., was a welcome visitor this week. Mrs. Fred Sperry leaves for Florida this week. I igii. The American Florist. 104 L Poetilmann Bros. Co. 32-34°3(i E. Randolph St. Long Distance Phone Randolph 35 CHICAGO, ILL. Current Price LiBt. — AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per Doz. Long, specials $8 00 36-inch 5 00 .SO-inch 4 CO 24-inch 3 CO 20-inch 2 50 18-inch 2 00 Short. ..Per 100, $8.00 - $10.00 - $18.00 -$16.00 Per 100 KILLARNEY, Special $10 00 Fancy 8 00 Medium 6 00 Short 4 00 RICHMOND, Special 10 00 Fancy 8 00 Medium 6 00 Short 1 4 00 WHITE KQLARNEY, Special 10 00 Fancy 8 00 Medium 6 00 Short 4 00 MY MARYLAND, Special 10 00 Fancy 8 00 Medium 6 00 Short 4 00 PRINCE DE BULGARIE 6 00 to 16 00 MRS. AARON WARD 6 00 to 12 00 Extra Special Roses billed accordingly. Subject to change without notice. Per 100 PERLEand MKLODY $6 00, $8 00 to 10 00 CatUeyas per doz., $6 00 to $7 60 Dendrobiums per doz., 6 00 CARNATIONS, Per 100 Fancy white, pink and red $4 00 First quality •'! 00 Short Lawson, Winsor, White 2 00 Mums, white and yenow..per doz., $2 00, $3 00, $4 00 " Small per doz., $L 00 to $1 60 " Pompons, white, pink, yellow, bronze... per bunch 60c to 76c Harrlsil LlMes per doz., $1 50 10 00 Violets, single and double, per 100 $1 00 to $1 50 VaUey $3 00- 4 00-600 Paper Whites 3 00 to 4 00 Sweet Peas 1 OOto 150 Stevia, a 00 Plumosus Sprays, Sprengeri $2 00 - $3 00 - 4 00 Plumosus Strings, extra long. ..per string, 60c to 60c Galax, bronze per 1000, $1 60 green per 1000, 126 Ferns per 1000, 2 00 Adlantum Croweaniun 75c to 1 OO Leucothoe ^. '^5 Boxwood, per bunch 25c Winter Berries, per case $2 60 Mexican Ivy, per 100, 75c; per 1000, $6 00 Wild Smilax per case, 6 00 POEHLM ANN'S FANCY VALLEY) EXTRA FINE HARRISII LILIES! W8 make thes« a specialty. Gai sitppiir them all the Year. OBCstrledyouwillbaveneonier Mrs. A. Guillaume and son, of La Crosse. Wis., were seen in one of the large automobile salesrooms of this city this week inspecting one of the latest model touring- cars. Miss Pearson. Vaughan & Sperry's efficient stenographer, celebrated her nineteenth birthday with a party at her home on Sunday. November 27. B. Eldredge, of Belvidere, died sud- denly of heart disease at the Great Northern hotel. Tuesday night. No- \'ember 28. Visitors : H. A. Fischer, Kalamazoo. Mich.; Theo. Miller. St. Louis, Mo.; —Herbert, Atco. New Jersey. Chicago Bowling. The bowling tournament for the championship of the city opens at Ben- singer's new alleys, 29 West Randolph street. Friday, Deceinber 1. At 10 o'clock p. m. on the opening day the Orchids and Carnations meet in the contest on the third floor, representing two five-men teams of the florist league. A. Zech and J. Zech and J. Foerster and J. Huebner are scheduled to bowl at 7 p. m. Sunday, on alleys 17-18-19- 20 on the fourth floor and at 9 p. m. J. Byers and C. Hendricksen in the two- men teams. The following individuals will bowl at 8 p. m. on the respective alleys: A. Zech and J. Zech, 11-12, and J. Foerster. 13-14. At 10 p. m. J. Byers and C. Hendricksen, 13-14. On Wednesday evening, November 25, the Carnations and Roses won two and lost one game to their op- ponents, the Orchids and Violets. The following table shows the num- ber of gaines won and lost by each team to date : Won Lost Won Lost Orchids 18 6 Violets 11 13 Roses 12 12 Carnations ... 7 17 ''The Busiest House in Chicago" Boxwood, 50-lb. crate, $7.50. Wild Smilax, 50-lb. crate, $5.00. All seasonable stock— ROSCS, Carnations, Violets. Valley, Etc. J. B. DEAMUD CO. 160 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO OL...^ • ••• "• Central 3 1 5S fhones I Antomatic 44389 Individual and team scores games played November 25 : for Orchids. Huebner ..15» 136 159 Graff 15" 145 141 Krauss ...141 141 142 Farley 102 96 123 Zech 166 160 153 Totals... 718 678 718 Carnations. Lorman ,. .120 161 166 Ayres 128 113 150 Roses. ScUiiman ..102 153 128 Stack 107 143 129 [•'reuiid ...156 170 147 Wolff 148 171 144 Fischer ...145 137 156 Bailiff . Schultz A. Zech .145 191 141 . .123 148 123 . . 96 196 188 Totals... 612 809 771 Totals. ..65S 773 704 Violets. Byers 122 159 90 Fink 103 101 106 Winterson 119 153 140 Friedman .170 131 139 Foerster . .178 155 173 Totals... 692 649 648 New Orleans, La. — At the meeting of the New Orleans Horticultural So- ciety held November IC there was a large display of chrysanthemums and roses from the Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. and J, A. Newsham showed an in- teresting orchid. Richard Eichling en- tertained the members with an inter- esting paper entitled. "A Few Foliage Plants for the Wholesale Market." Buffalo. BOWLING. The Florists' Bowling Club are meet- ing every Monday night at the Lafay- ette Bowling alleys. The scorces November 27 were as fol- lows ; Sandiford 227 176 232 170 Wallace 171 215 2ii6 180 Streit 164 161 201 199 Grever 163 147 139 131 Stratemever 142 122 i;« 182 Tavlor .'. 112 143 135 121 BISON. BETHLEHEM, PA. — Mrs. Minnie Haines Weber has leased a store at 49 East Broad street, which she will occupy as a flower store. The show windows are among the finest in the town. Worcester, Mass. — A building per- mit for the erection of a greenhouse on May street was granted to John Carl- son, by the superintendent of public buildings. 1042 The American Florist. Dec. 2, The Chicago Flower Growers' Association OTTO W. FRESE, General Manager. 176 N. Michigan Ave., CHICSGO OUR LEADERS This Week Are ; EXTRA FANCY Carnations, Cattleyas, Sweet Peas, Paper Whites, Lilies, Valley, Roses and Violets. Greens. Also a Complete Line of Special Price List Grade Cbrysanthemums Pompons,, bunch KiUameys White KiUirntys My Maryland Rkhmonds Bride Bridesmaid Carnations Cattlcyas Valley Liies Callas Paper Whites Slevia Mignonette Violets, double Pit kX) single I'erUH) Sweet Peas I'er icio Smilax riamosus Sprengerl Adiantnms Per 100 hybridum Per ux) Galax, Per 1000 Ferns Per 1 000 Wild Smilax, 50-lb. case 25-lb. case Mexican Ivy Per lOO Per 1000 Boxwocd l)uni-h .-.(l-lb .-a % .33 .50 .10 .10 .10 .10 .10 .10 .05 .75 .04 .12H .16 .04 .0^ ,06 1 35 1.00 1.00 .16 .03 .03 1 00 200 1,50 1 50 5.a) 3.150 .60 5.00 .■J5 r.r.ii B % .25 .40 .08 .08 .08 .04 .60 .03 .10 .12H .03 .04 1.00 .75 .75 .13^2 .03 .02 .75 1.50 .20 .35 .07 .07 .07 .07 .07 .07 .03 .50 .02 D £ IF S .16 $ .12ii« .10 .10 .50 .06 .06 .06 .06 .06 .06 .02 .oiii .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 G H * .08 % .06 .03 .03 .03 .03 .03 .03 St. Louis. BRIGHT WE.\THER AND GOOD BU.SINESS. The weather has been clear and bright and trade has been fairly good. Chrysanthemums have been in large supply, but they are beginning to shorten up and the Indications are that Thanksgiving will clean them up. American Beauties are scarce and the prices on carnations and violets has advanced. White lilac and Paper White narcissus are selling well. The demand for all greens is good. Asparagus, smi- lax and Mexican ivy find ready sale. The retailers are preparing for Christ- mas both in decorations and plants. NOTE.s. Grimm & Gorly disposed of several hundred yellow chrysanthemums for the University of Columbia football game and Vincent Gorly was one of the spectators. They also received an order from the St. Louis National League Baseball club for the funeral of Wm. H. Russell, president of the Boston club, in New York. Charles Smith, formerly with Kdwin Denker, St. Charles, Mo., is now manager at the greenhouses. Ludwig Zimmer has a good trade at the Biddle market where has has been located for some years. He closes his business during the summer months and this year made a trip to Europe. Charles Freshman opened his store in the Planters hotel November 2.5. He is a hustling worker and all wish him success. ' The Florists' Union meets every Monday. Business of importance is ex- pected to be presented at the next meeting. The W. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. are showing fine violets, chrysan- themums and roses. C. A. Kuehn is receiving splendid lily of the valley and a fine grade of roses. The Bronsman Floral Co. has opened a store at 4243 Easton avenue. Otto Sanders made a special display of W. J. Pilcher's violets. H. G. Berning had a large shipping trade the last week. W. F. Pittsburg. PLENTY OF .STOCK FOR THANK.SGIVING. We can see the end of the chrysan- themum season, which is in very plain sight. All the smaller grades are now scarce. Some of the late Timothy Ea- tons. Mile. Jeannie Nonins, Dr. Engue- hards and Major Bonnaffons of fine quality are still with us in quantity. Paper White narcissus, Roman hya- cinths and stevia are arriving in quan- tity. Lilies are moving very slowly. Violets are more plentiful and a good quantity is promised for Thanksgiving day. NOTES. Raymond J. Daschbach has pur- chased the business of Karl Klinke in the Jenkins Arcade, taking possession November 27. Mr. Daschbach is very well known in the trade and should make a success at this location. Murray McGrew w-ill be his assistant. E. J. McCallum is passing out the cigars in pairs because of the arrival November 21 of twin boys. Both moth- er and babes are doing finely. Chas. Peterson of E. Liverpool, O., and H. Glenn Fleming of Fairmont, W. Va.. expect to spend the winter in the south. John Martin of .McCallum Co. has re- turned from a short visit among the out-of-town trade. L. J. Rowe, Titusville, has opened a very fine store in the business section of that town. J. Providence, R. I. The annual meeting of the Florists' and Gardeners' Club of Rhode Island was held in Swarts' Lodge rooms No- vember 20 with a good attendance and President Robert Johnston in the chair. The reports of the officers and com- mittees showed the organization to be in a satisfactory and flourishing con- dition. The committee on co-operation with the Rhode Island Horticultural Society reported that they had assisted at the recent fall exhibition with much success. O. H. Williams of Johnston and John Marshall, North Providence, were elected to membership. It was decided to hold a banquet and E. A. Appleton, Alexander Macrae and Mi- chael Sweeny were appointed a com- mittee to make the necessary arrange- ments and report at the next meeting. The election of officers for the com- ing year resulted as follows : E. A. Appleton, president. Cornelius Hartstra, vice-president. James Hockey, treasurer. William E. Chappell, secretary. H. C. Neubrand, Cornelius Hartstra and James Dillon, trustees. Henry C. Bout, librarian. C. King Construction Co.'s New Device. MAKES BATTLESHIPS UNSINKABLE. The King Construction Co. held a successful test on the battleship North Carolina in New York October 31 of their compressed air system for pre- venting the sinking of disabled vessels. The air is forced into the damaged com- partment with pressure enough to ex- pel the water. The new battleship Utah is to be equipped with this device and it will make the vessel practically un- sinkable. 10 //. The American Florist. 1043 Cut Flowers I E. H. HUNT FOR ALL OCCASIONS. FLORISTS* SUPPLIES TOO. SEND FOR PRICE LIST. 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO KENNICOn BROS. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS J 183-165 N.Wabash Ave t. D. Phone Central 466. Chicago W« will have aL.jrtblD2 Id tht Hoe of CUT FLOWERS and GREENS that TOO mfty want If anybody has It, at ChlcEEo market pricea oo day of shipment. MentXQ\. the American Florist when inviting LC.AMLINGCO. THB LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. Mention the American Florist when tcrttinb A.L Randall Co. 66 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO. L. D. Phone Central 1490. Private Exchange All Departments. If you do oot receive our price liat regularly, a postal card will bring it, ttention the American Florist when writiaa Zech&Mann Wholesale Florlats Room 218, 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Telephone, Central 3284. W. P. KYLB JOSEPH FOERSTES Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Lone Distance Phone. Randolph 3619. John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAfiO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. J. A BUDL0NG 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ROSES, VALLEY wHmK-i|"|F'M'i|M|>'y^ Philadelphia. STOCK IMPRO^•ED — PRICES HIGHER. The feature of the week was the football game between the Army and Navy, this annual event always brings to town a large number of society folks, who are entertained by the resi- dent leaders of the exclusive circles and this calls for a number of more or less elaborate dinner decorations, which in addition to the flowers worn at the game, kept the surplus down to the minimum. Violets were in good demand, but the greed of the growers or the dealers or both, boosted the prices until the public refused to buy; .$1.50 per hundred was asked for both double and single fancy stock and pretty much all that came in was held as fancy. The usual result followed as there was plenty offered of the very best at $1.00 later in the day. The quality of the rose stock in all varie- ties is much improved since the cold weather set in and some fine flowers are seen, with some of the fancy Kil-. larney and other select varieties, sell- ing as high as $15 per hundred. Mrs. Aaron Ward, Prince de Bulgarie, and Melody are selling well, they being much in demand for debutante lunches. The chrysanthemum is still in evidence. W. H. Chadwick, Golden Chadwick, Mile. Jeanne Nonin, Major Bonnaffon and Golden Wedding are leaders. It looks as if there would be plenty for Thanksgiving, although some of the growers who supply large quantities, like W. K. Harris, are entirely cut out. The chrysanthemum growers generally say they have had a fairly good season, the later varieties going better than the early sorts, which at one time were a little too plentiful. Sweetpeas are seen in several shades and with longer stems, they will be a factor in the business from now on, being a pretty handful at a moderate price. Double and single violets are getting into winter form and are meet- ing with good sale. Cattleyas are held very high, nothing good under 75c each, which is about the figure at any time. Storemen report a good demand for houseplants, everybody apparently getting the house in order for the Thanksgiving gathering. The whole- sale men report good out of town or- ders for Thanksgiving, chrysanthe- mums, roses, carnations and violets be- ing in very good demand. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 3209. 448 Mil- waulcee St. P.O. Box 206. Milwaukea.Wis. Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe no¥erMM*KeU MiLWAOKEE. Nov. 29. Roses. Beaaly...per doz.. 1 25e 3. lOBANK. Brown's Store, Va- A.'??^Kr Boxwood, per pound 20c: 50-pound case. $7.50 Magnolia Leaves. Imported Green and Bronze. Basket. S2. 25; 6 baskets. $2 each Flsrisls in the Middle and Western States can save money by placing their orders with us. .\ trial order solicited. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc., Wholesale Commission Florists and Florists' Supplies. 38-40 Broadway, All phone connections. DETROIT, MICH. Lencothoe Sprays, Fancy and Dagger Ferns. We have handled a general line of decorative eyergreans for years and years, and have become conyinced that to give the best satisfaction, we must cutout several lines. We proDose to supply both Green and Bronze Leacotboe, Long and Short, Fane; aod Dagger Ferns, Qoailty always gnaranteed and ;od be the judge. Long Green Leucotnoe, »L'.60 per 1000; short, $1,25 per 1000 " Bronze " 4.COperl000; " 2.00perl0C0 Fancy Ferns, good length 1.00 per lOOO Dagger " " " l. COper 1000 Cash with order unless yon bare done business with us befcre. ^.X-'JrVe^i' T. J. RAY & CO., Elk Park, N. C. H. VON CANON & CO. Evergreens Fresh From The Woods Galax. Green, 5Cc oer 1000; $3.50 per case of lO.OCO. Ferns. Fancy and Dagger. 8Dc per lOCO: $3.£0per case of StCO Green Leucotboe. regalar lengths. $1.75 per 1000. Green Leucotboe. 10 to 16 inch. $1.0n per lOCO. Laurel Leaves, 35c per lOCO: Sbeet Moss, 5c per lb. Bronze Galax will be ready about Nov. 20. Cash with order. Wire Us EUc Park, N. C. BANNERS ELK, N. C. # Mention the American Florist ixhen writing We Are Now Making Shipments of SouthernWild Smilax Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Iver>tblng In Soutbera Evergreens. EVERORE£N, George Cotsonasdc Co. Wbolesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagger | Ferni, Bronze and Green Galai. Holly. Leucotboe Sprays, Princess Pine, Etc, Delivered to all parts of Dnited States and Caosdi 127W. 28tllSt, bet.6th&7tbAyei„ Uo. Vlirb Telephone 1202 Madison Saoare. "•" '•'■ Mention the American Florist when writing We Are Now Booking Order* for Soflthern Wild Smilax Shipment commencing Sept. Ist. Natoroland A^O^^F^ Perpetuated Sheet IVlV-F^OllO I I. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. AI.^. I Mention the American Florist when writing tpll. The American Florist. 1049 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be deUvered for the trade in other cities by tlu firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Florists' Telegraph Delivery (Retailers' Section — S. A. F. fi O. H.) Mntnal discounts, I'O per cent. Provision for guaranteed accounts. Write for particulars to IRWIN BERTERMANN, Sccrctary, 241 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis, Ind J. A. VALENTINE, Denver, President. W.J. PALMER, Buffalo, Vice-President. W. L. ROCK, Kansas City, Treasurer. Other Directors: Ernest Wienhoeber, Philip Breitmeyer, A. B. Cartledge, W. F. Gude, George Asmus, Fred H. Meinhardt. LOUISVILLE, ]VI n KENTUCKY. !"■• ■-'i New Location, "THE SEELBACK," And 223 S. 4th Avenue. REIMERS Choicest Cut Flowers. Personal Attention Given to Ont-of-Town Orders. Chicago. EsUbUsbed in 1857. 'mM. FLORIST^ 739 Bnckiagham Place, L, D. Pbooe Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. Vn lATX THK BUT FAfilUnXS IN THI CITY Ifention the American Florist when wrriting Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" • udS Gr,>ene Ave. and 339 to 347 Greene Ave Graeobonses: Short Hills, N.J. Deliveries in IBW YORK. LONG ISLAND and NEW JIRSR. Ktntion the American Florist when writing ^Q^rcd. 2094 Broadway, cor. 72nd St. We carry the bJihest grade of Cnt Flower*, and ira adHcent to the Theatrical aod Steamsbtp Districts. References or cash with orders from snknowD parties. Ifentfon the American Florist when wriUng liflili, liafiri Falls, Loekport. S.A. Anderson, 440 Mall St., BHffalo, I. Y. Hall, Ttlepbone and Teleeranb ordtrs filled iromptly wlih the choicest stock, (feotion theAmerican Florist when writing /)nisvllle, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS. Fbones: Home 1388. Csmb. Main 1388 A, 634 Fourth Avenue. Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Los Angeles, Calif. Freeman -Lewis 212 West Fonrtli Street. Cut flowers and desiKn work of the highest class delivered to your customers here or aoywhere id the west: mail or wire. Usaal Trade Discount. New York; CHARLES HABERMANN 2668 Broadway. Situated id the finest residential part of the city, has the best facilities for promptly fiUioe any orders for city or delivery to steamer. Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 14S S Wabash Ave., Chicago. ei2WalnatSt., Dcs IMelncs, Ii. Orders filled promptly on short aetice ind deliv- ered to all parts of the middle wast aad west. Te'ephToe 334 Main. Brooklyn, N. Y. S. NASUR 235 Fulton Street, Mail Telephone and Telegraph orders filled promptly for all occasions, Indianapolis, Ind. BertermaoaBros.Co. FLORISTS .,...>41 Maasachwtf Avm, New Loxdox, Coxx.— At the No- vember meeting of the New London Horticultural Society held November 16. the reports of the late show were read showing the receipts were enough to pay all disbursements with a small balance left on hand. The next meet- ing will be held December 14 when the officers for the ensuing year will be elected. New York. Ertablirfied 1874. DARDS N. E. Comer 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress. DAflDSFLOR. St. Paul. Minn. Holfn & Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. Ws fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America: the lariest stock: tb« greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM L. ROCK Flower Co. Will execute orders for any town in MUtturl, Kansas or Oklahoma Members Florist Tele^eph Delivery. tiention the American Florist when urritint Ciiicago. GANGER & GORMLEY 187 N. State St. HIGH GRADE OF FLOWERS. »i.—.. (.Central S196 All orders are Tvy Fbones (^ 2190 carefully oiecoUd. Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street. 1050 The American Florist. Dec. 2. DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in otlier cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Young & Nugent TUephone 2065-2066 Madison Square. 42 West 28th Street. To ontof town florists 'KVVJ VrtRK We are in the Heart Of WiljW lUJUV And give special attention to «teamer and Theater orders. Prompt deliveries and best stock in the market. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl ^ Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in positloo to flU promptly all Mail, Telephone, Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Ordertfor cut Sowers and desient solicited for delivery in an; part of Texas, Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochnter Phone 506. Lone Dist. Bell Phone 2189 St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADIH6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. Kansas City, Mo. Qeo. M. Kellogg Flower 6t Plant Co. 1122 Grand Ave, will fill all orders for Cut (■ii«t PItv inri Flowers, Fnneral Designs, RintaS Ulty ana ^eddln^ and Birthday dffts Pleasant Hill, Mo. that ma? be entrusted to them St. Louis, Mo. Write. Wire or Phone Your Orders to 1406 Olive street, Rttmlar disconnt allowed on all orders, either Plants or Cut Flowers. Phones Bell, Main 2306; Klnloch Central 4981 Louisville, Ky. JACOB SCHULZ, Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 5GO So. Fourth Avenue. Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIEU> STREET. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST so KEARNEY STREET. Denver, Colo. The Park 1643 Broadway FlOFal CO. J. A. VALENTINE, President. PhUadelphia. Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orders. Dayton, O. Matthews, FLORISTS 16 W. 3rd Street. Flowers In any arraneement tor all occasions, for Dayton and vicinity. Lontr dis. Phones. THE J. M. 6ASSER COMPANY, (g(Li^i(L/gi(ai%(ah Euclid AT«nua We Cover All Points in Ohio. Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. LBADINQ FLORISTS 212 Fifth Ave. NO. NASHVILLI. TENN. New York. New York. Established 184» David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway lS62-?Bf3 CoTn=mbus. dlOlCe GUt FlOWSd SAN FRANCISCO Podesta 6c Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenwe Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. New York City. Frank Valentine WHOLESALE AND RET All. FLORIST Also Manufacturer of ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS. 158 EAST llOTH STREET: Bet. 3rd and Lexinston Aves, Tel. 5&33 Harlem. ttention the American Florist when writing Cincinnati, O. JULIUS BAER, 138-140 E. Fourth St honi Distance 'Ptione. Mention the American Florist when writin% UYFR Fl nRKT 609-6^ ^ Madisan Aw miLlli rLUniOi|photieaZ97Plae;a IN THE HEART OF NEW TORK OTT Phone 6404 Madison Sq. 1 2 West 33d SI Our Motto -THE GOLDEN RCTLI. Uention the American Florist when writiKIs Orders will be carefully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale nndRetall Florist of GRAND RAPIOf Mention the American Florist when writing Pou^keepsie, N. Y. "The Saltford Flower Shop" Vassar College and Bennett School. Rockford, 111. H.W. Buckbee Colorado Springs, Colo. FRANK F. CRUMP, Wholesale and Retail Florist. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO.' ALFRED HANNAH 8 SONS. Will fill your orders for Desiena and Cut Flowers io MichigaD igii. The American Florist. 1061 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below.the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders, Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Miami and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cat Blooms. We coyer all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Mention the American Florist when writtno WASHINGTON D. C. Gude's Mention the Americaji Floi'ist when writing Pittsburg, Pa. A.W.SniithCo. KEENAN BL.DG. Largest Floral EstablishmcDt in .'\merJca. Estab ished lb74. Incorporated 1909. Mention the American Florist when writing OUDE BR09CG FLORISTS 12I4 r 9TNW WA3M I hO-tom do Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Be«t Qualit; on Shortest Notice DANIELS S^ FISHER Order by mail, telephooe, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" Mention the American Florist wheji writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, (|l 913 Grand Avenue. All Orders Given Prompt and Gaieful Attenlion Member of the Florists Telegraph Delivery. I Mention the American Florist when writini r Toledo, O. , Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Soccessor to Geo. A. Heinl) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones, 627. Special attention to Mail and Teleeraph Orders. Boston, Mass. I' I Send flower orders for delivery In Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc., 124 TRIMONT ST. Mention the American Florist ichen writing Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Reeular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. Montreal. Cor. St. Catherine and Guy Sts. All orders receive prompt atieotioD Choice Beauties, Orchids and Valley always on hand Omaha, Neb. Bess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 fammn St i!,SFZ^^?n> City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. AndersoD, S. C. — The Anderson Floral Co. Atlanta, Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree. Boston— Thos. F. Galyln, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston — Hoffman, 59-61 Mass. Aye. Boston— Penn, the Florist. 43 Bromfleld St. Brooklj-u, N. Y. — S. Masur. Brooklyn, N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co, Chicago — Ganger & Gormley. Chicago — A. Langc, 25 B. Madison St., Chicago. Chicago— Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati— Julius Baer, 138 E. Fourth St. Cleveland, O. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, O.— The J. M. Gaaser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo.— Frank P. Crump. Dallas, Tex. — Texas Seed and Floral Co. Dayton, 0.— Matthews, 16 W. 3rd St. Denver, Colo. — Daniels & Fisher. Denver, Colo.— The Park Horal Co. Dos Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breltmeyer's Sons. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Kaplds Floral Co. Grand Kaplds, Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermaiin Bros. Co., 241 Mass. St. Kansas City — Geo. M. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City — Wm. L. Kock Flower Co. Los Angeles, Calif. — Freeman-Lewis. Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Baakes. Los Angeles, Calif., WolfaklU Bros, and Mor- ris Goldenson. Louisville, Ky.— M. D. Relmcrs. LoulsylUe, Ky.— Jacob Schulz, 550 S. 4th Ave. LoulsvlUe, Ky.— F. Walker & Co., 634 4tb Ave. Milwaukee^O. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville. Tenn. — Geny Bros. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York— D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex. McConnell, 611 6tb Ave. New York — Charles Habermann. New York — Myer, Florist, 6U9 Madison Ave. New York- Frank Valentine, 158 B. 110th. New York — Young and Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Parnum St. Philadelphia— Robert Klft, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Pougbkeepsle, N. Y. — The Saltford Flower Shop. San Francisco— J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons. Rocktord, 111. — H. W. Bnckbee. St. Louis — Young's, 1406 Olive St. St. Paul, Minn,— Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Terre Haute. Ind. — J. G. HeltU & Son. Toledo, O. — Mrs, J. D. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. Washington — Geo. C. Shaffer, 14th and I Sta. Alexander NcCoDoell, 611 Fifth Av0., eor. 49lh Strait. NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to onr selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls: 487 and 488 38th St. Cable address: AlexconnblIh Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when loHtMt Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attenlion to orders frera out- of town florists Trade discount. 2 IS West Fourth Street. Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Telegraph Assoclatioi. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for desigDs and cut flowers In NORTHERN OHIO. Washington, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer ; ; FLORIST : : Phone 2416 Main. 14thaEyeSts„N. W. Write. Telecraph or Telephone. Albany, N. T. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered In Albany and Vldnltj on Telegraphic Order. 1 1 NORTH PEARL STREET. Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best 98 Yonse Street, We deliver anywhere in Canada and guaranty. safe arrival. Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. Pollworth Co. Dunlop's WIU take proper ycare of yoor orders in Wisconsin 1062 The American Florist. Dec. 2. r The Seed Trade. 4lllsrlcaii Seed Trade Aasaolatlon. Leonard H. Vaughan Chicago, President; Marshall H Duryea. New York First Vice- President; Edgar Gregory, Marblehead. Mass.. Second Vice President; C. E, Ken- del, Cleveland O,. Secretary and Treasurer, 'Next annual convention. lune, 1912. <^s MINNE.4.P0LIS, MINN. — J. E. Northrup and family left November 29 for Cali- fornia to winter near Los Angeles. J. W. Edmundson, of Braslan Seed Growers Co., San Jose. Calif., started on his annual contracting trip Novem- ber 2,5. C. C. Morse & Co., of California, are showing some of their products in a special railway car from that state which is in Chicago this week on a general eastern states trip. Holly breaking has begun both west and east. Much depends on the weath- er, freedom from storms, severe cold and the like, as to whether we shall see a glut or high prices. Bouquet Green prices have had a wide variation this week, no well, fixed market existing. Holders are asking from .$7.50 to .$10 and even .$12.50 per 100 pounds, depending on the outlook as the different individuals regard it. There is hardly likely to be any sur- plus though the western supply is more generally distributed than usual. Chicago.— Prices on the Board of Trade. November 29, for grass seed were noted as follows : Timothy, .$13.50 to .$1.5.50 per 100 i)ounds.— South Water street dealers in Christmas greens are selling 20-yard coils of evergreein wreathing at 60 cents to 75 cents per coil, according to quality. — Potato prices have stiffened the past ten days, partly owing to frost damage. Enjoyed the Bulbs. "This beautiful weather," said James Wilson, the secretar.v of agriculture, at a luncheon in Washington, "sends one, in thought at least, back to the farm." Mr. Wilson smiled. "I heard of a farm the other day," he said, "to which a certain congress- man sent a gift of rare lily bulbs from the department. The fanner's wife ac- knowledged the gift thus : " 'Dear Sir: Thank you for the par- ticularly fine onions, which were greatly enjoyed with last evening's steak,' " — Washington Star. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Orowers for the Wholesale Trade Only. SAN JOSE, CALIF. Tbe Pea situation. FROM A GROWER'S .STANDPOINT. I think my competitive growers will agree with me when I make the state- ment that the growing of garden peas under contract, for both the seed and canning trade, has ceased to be a profitable business for several years past. This, however, is due largely to short crops which have been curtailed by the method under which the grower has been obliged to operate. If the dealer had been willing to pay a suffi- cient price that would enable the grower to produce his peas under cul- tivation, conditions might have been far different to the present situation. It is not to be expected that farmers will cultivate their crops of peas un- less they are paid a fair compensation for doing so. Therefore, it seems to me that if we are to have better con- ditions, it is right square up to the dealer to say whether he is willing to pay more for a better article or whether he is willing to continue as in the past, satisfied with inferior stock and very uncertain deliveries. As a grower I may say that it is only such stocks as were grown under cultivation that yielded any peas to speak of the past two seasons, while those broad- cast yielded but little more than the seed planted, and in many instances less. Consequently the grower is obliged to charge off big losses for stock seeds lost. It seems we have all been living too much on hope, only to be doomed to disappointments and heavy losses. How long the grower can continue to do business on the old lines, it seems to me, depends largely upon the size of his bank account. Would it not be to the dealers' and consumers' advantage if we change the present method of growing seed peas l>y producing peas of high quality? This can be done if the stock is grown under a proper state of cultivation and while the deal- er will have to pay a little more, is it not worth while? The present prices at which peas are being held for prompt shipment seems abnormally high, and yet when the crop situation is taken into consideration, they are not high. If the majority of the far- mers in Wisconsin and Michigan, which are the two largest pea growing states, had received $10 per bushel for their crops of peas the past season, the.v would not be receiving as much for the use of their lands as if they had planted almost any other crop, even including hay. It therefore be- hooves the trade to make it possible Pieters-Wtieeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Hollister, California Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondenc* Solicited. X:. C MORSE II q.g> ,>VHOLESALE SEED GROWEFIS^ SAN FRANCISCO. CALIFORNIA. for the pea grower to feducate the farmer to cultivate his peas and thus continue the industry, otherwise some of us will have to go out of business, as far as producing peas in Michigan and Wisconsin is concerned. Pea-Growee, ["Pea-grower" wishes to see the views of other pea-growers expressed in these columns. Ed.] Insect Powder. By the decision of the Insecticide and Fungicide Board, issued August 26, 1911, the term insect powder, when used without qualification, means an insecticide made from the powdered flower heads of the following species of chrysanthemums : Chrysanthemum (pyrethrum) cinerariaefolium. Chry- santhemum (pyrethrum) roseum, and Chrysanthemum Marshallii Aschers. Insect powder, unqualified, cannot be properly applied to an article which consists in whole or in part of insect flower stems. The use of the powdered stems would constitute an adultera- tion under the law. Insect powders made of any other substance shall be qualified, such as hellebore insect pow- der or tobacco insect powder, accord- ing to the ingredient from which it is made. Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CAKIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE, Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Speclaiaes: Beet, csbbarie. Carrot. Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley, Radlsti, Rutabaga, Turniii Sole SAtvA for U. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON, Marietta. Pa. Peas and Beans GROWERS FOR THE Wholesale Seed Trade. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co. Grand Rapids, Micti. r PRICB LIST OF Xmas Stock Holly Immortelles Club Moss Boxwood Mistletoe Write now. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO and NEW YORK igii. The American Florist. 1053 Seedsmen reauiring Uie very best selectioM of Garden Seeds ( Vtgetable and Flower), especially Kelway*9 Celebrated English Strains can get them at lowest indepeodeDt wholesale rates by sendine their otders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers Langport, Somtrsot, England, Special QUotatioDs on application. PerKO Per '0(10 Blashing Bride $0 65 $5 00 Tlie Bride 75 « 00 Write for Surplus Bulb List. A. HENDERSON & GO. Telepbone Randolph 2571. 30 E. Randolph St , CHICAGO GBT QUOTATIONS FROM LSNDRETH SEEDS which SUCCEED Kr" Bristol, Pa. Contract Seed Growers Cnopialtioe • Pepper, Edg Plant, Tomato, OpBUdllie^. vine Seed and «eld Com. Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrlck Cc Son, PEDRICKTOWN, N, J. "'irYoufow^"'""'"' Scratch or Poullry Fooi! We will make it for yau under your own brand, for $28 CO per ton. Send today for sample IPO lb. bag. $1.50. Mr. C. E. Jensen, of Atlantic City N. J. on Oct. 27th. 1910. writes as follows. I want to state that your three grades of Poultry Food— Chicle Starter, DevolninR Food and "Square Deal" Scratch or Poullry Food— stands without an equal today. They are perfect mixtures and sound in eratn and a pleasure to handle.'. J, BOLGIANO& SON, Importers and Wliolesalers (Established for 92 years) Brltlmare, Md. Tarrytown Horticultural Society. The regular meeting of tlie Tarry- town Horticultural Society was held on Friday eyening. Noyember 17. Presi- dent Brunger occupied the chair and there was a good attendance. Two honorary members were elected and two applications for membership re- ceived. The competition in roses for the prize offered by Jolin Brunger was close and a number of fine vases were shown. The prize was awarded to John Elliot, with a vase of My Mary- land. K cultural certificate was award- ed to Edward Threthewey for a vase of Wells' Late Pink chrysanthemums. Messrs. .Scott. Brewer and .Tamieson acted as judges. J. W. Smith was ac- corded a rising vote of tlianks for the capable manner in which he had per- formed his dutie.-5 as manager of the fall show. The next meeting will be carnation niglit. G. M. ToBONTO, Ont.— The parks committee has decided to purchase WVi acres ex- tending from Davenport road to St. Claire avenue west of Oakland avenue for park purposes. Profanity in the parks wa.s discussed and the police in- structed to watch persons addicted to its use. Seasonable Bulbs, Valley, Etc. Imported from Most Reliable Growers. Compare Our Prices. Ask for Samples. Spiraea. Per loo Gladstone '. $12 00 Queen Alexandra 12 00 Lily of the Valley Clumps $■-'1' 00 per 100. Lily of the Valley Pips. Per 1000 Medinm $12 50 London Market.. 14 60 Hyacinths, Dutch Roman. Per 1000 La Grandesse « Gigantea.. > $16 00 Queen of Bltves J French Roman Hyacinths. Small lot only Special Bargain. 11 to 16 ctm. size per ICOO, $16.60 Forcing Gladiolus Per looo Ackermann $6 00 Colvilli Alba (The Bride) 6 00 Blushing Bride 4 50 Peach Blossom 8 00 Spanish Iris. Per looo pive best sorts $4 00 Tulips. Per 1000 Double Early. Fine Mixed $ 6 'Ih Cottage or Late Flowering. Bridesmaid $ 7 00 Gesneriana 9 00 Inglescomb Pink 10 75 Isabella 7 60 Maiden Blush 7 60 Sweet Nancy 7 50 Mrs. Moon lio 00 Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO. NEW YORK. Pedigree Seeds Our Novelty List is Now Ready. Our fullv Illustrated Catalogue of Vegetable and ChoiCC Flower Seeds will be ready in December. Write for Them No^v. Wafkins & Simpson, Ltd. 12 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, London, England. ERNST mm Seed Merchant, ERFURT, (Germany) Wholesale Only My new catalogue will be sent on application. J. C. Robinson Seed Co. Waterloo, Neb. Contract growers of Cncnmber, Canta- lonpe. Watermelon, Sqnash and Pampkiii Seed; Sugar Flint and Field Seed Oorns. E^ Practical, impartial commercial la- J3^ boratory apparatus, as endorsed by ^T the Ass'n of Official Seed Analysts. 13 Booklet free. Send samples ot THE SEED TRADE REPORTING BUREAU, Postal Telegraph Building, CHICAGO THE KINBERLIN SEED CO. WHOLISALE SEED GROWERS SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA. Growers of Onion, Lettuce, Radish, etc. Correspondence solicited. Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers ♦ ♦ For the Wholesale Seed Trade. CXRPINTERIX, CALir. 1054 The American Florist, Dec. 2, GET RICH QUICK Grow Cold Storage Lilies. A case of 200 7-9 Giganteums cost you $14.00. Will produce in 10 weeks at least 40dozeQflowers. Figure out your profits. Get a case at once from G. C. POLLWORTH CO.. Milwaukee, Wis Uention the American Florist when writing John Bod^erS Sons Co. Los Angeles, California Wholesale growers of Sweet Peas, Tomatoes, Lima Beans, Lettuce, Asters, Cosmos and other Flower Seeds. Mention the »rne' ican Florist when writing Surplus Stocks of L. Multifloruffls, 7=9 in. Wiite for Prices YOKOHAMA NURSERY CO. 31 Barclay St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing FOR SEEDS OP ALL KIND APPLY TO W. W. JOHNSON k SON, LInitK, Boston. Ensland. Mentio7i th^ American Florist when writing Asparagus Plumosns Plants ob- UOi 2H in. 13.00 per 100: $25 OC per 1000. Cvclamcn Seed ^oBl'sh strain, best V^^iamru JKKU ,3i„aijle $1 lO per 19.00 per lOCO. Write us. S. S. SKIDELSKY £c CO., 1215 BetZ Building. PBIL4DELPBIA, PA. tdention the American Florist when writing WANTED. 5,000 English Maneltl Stocks. W.W. C0:ES, Kokomgjnt!. Telegraph Code Am. Seed Trade Association — «a.oo — either stiff or flexible cover. Address ordeis AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. Chicago. Flushing, N. Y.— Alexander L. Thorne, 65 Colden avenue, has sold his business. The name of the purchaser is withheld. Louisville, Ky.— Richard Vincent, Jr., of White Marsh, Md., delivered a stereopticon lecture on the culture of bulbs in Holland before the Kentucky Florists' Society in Zion Reformed church November 1.5. After the lecture an informal banquet was held in the Louisville hotel, about 35 guests being present. August Baumer officiated as toastmaster. GLADIOLUS GLORY. Gladiolus We control the originator's stock of THE NEW TYPE KUNDERDI ^'GLORV' WITH "RUFFLED" PETALS The broadly expaoded. wide open flowers, paired by twos, all face in the same direction aod are carried va straight stout stalks, fully 3V^ feet. From three to eight of these handsome flowers are open at one tame. Each petal is exquisitely ruttied and fluted. The color is a delicate cream pink, with a most attractive crimson stripe in the center of each lower petal, the shade of which is unique in 0.00 per 1000. BLICK FLORAL CO., Norfolk, Va. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. GBOWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER and FARU SEEDS. (EstabUahed 1787.) Snpplllltip^* Beans, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabl, Leek. Lettnces, Onions, Peat, ■jpcwiuiaicj. Badishes, Spinach, Turnips, Swedes, Asters. Balsams, Begonlaa, Carna- tions, Cinerarias, Gloilnias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulaa, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HEKRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful In the world, $5.00 per oz., or $1.60 per % oz., 75c per 1-16 oz., postag, paid. Cash with ordar. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast groonda, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. I ALSO GROW LARGELY SEEDS ON CONTRACT. igii. The American Florist. 1057 Order Vaughan's Palms To-day Don't Put It Off Any Longer. Our Stock Is Healthy and of Good Value. Rentia Forsteriana, Made Up. Areca Lutescens. size Dot Heipht 4 incli 3 plaints. 15 to iSiii! Each. D02. $3 00 Kentia Belmoreana. bize pot 5 inch. 7 inch 7-iBch. 8 inch. 4 IDCh, lOinch. lOinch, Leaves 5 to 6 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6to7 Height Each iSinch $ 7.S Size pot. No. of Pits. Height. Each 8 inch. 3to4 34 to 38-inch $4 00 8-iDch. 3 to 4 40 to 42 " 5 00 8 inch. 3to4 44 to 48 " 6 00 9 Inch, 3 to 4 52 to 56 '" 8 00 28 to 30 30 to 32 35 to 38 42 to 46 48 to ."0 52 to 54 2 50 . 3 00 . 4 00 . 500 . 800 .12 00 Phoenix Canadensis. Size pot Height 8 inch 30to3S inch. 8-inch 40 to 45 ' . Each $3 00 ,. 4 00 Kentia Forsteriana. Phoenix Reclinata. Size pot 4 inch, 5 itch, 5 inch. 6 inch, 6 inch. 8 inch. 8 inch Tub 8ioch ■■ 9 inch " 10 inch " Leaves 5 5 to 6 5 to 6 5 to 6 5 to 6 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 Height 15-inch 20 to 24 •■ 24 to 28 ■' . 30 to .32 " , 34 to 35 ■■ . 40 to 44 ■• . 44 to 48 ■• . 52 to 55 •■ , 61 ■■ . 66 •■ . Each $ 50 ,. 75 , 1 00 .. 1 SO ,. 2 CO . 4 10 . 5 00 ,. 6 00 .800 .10 00 Size pot Height 6 inch 24 to 26 inch , Each Dozen .$0 75 $8 CO Phoenix Roebeleni. Size pot Each 4 inch $0 60 5-inch 1 2S Size pot. Height. Spread. Each 6 inch I6toiSinch 20to22inch $2(0 7 inch 20to22 ' 22 to 24 • 2 50 8 inch 22 to 24 " 24 to 28 " 4 00 9 inch 24 to 26 " 30 to 32 •' 5 00 PHCENIX ROEBELENI. CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Greenhouses. Trial Grounds and Nurseries: Western Springs, ni. NEW YORK Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deoers. Florists and Home-makers, taught by Prof. Craig and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowt- edgeof Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up - to - date methods and practice are in demand for the . best positions. A knowledge ol Landscape Gardeningls Indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dept. A. F.. Springfield. Mass. PROF. CRAIG. VERBENAS! Verbenas! Verbenas!! Large variety of 2^-inch stock now ready for shipping. Fine for use in the South. J. L DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Orchids Gattleya and Laelia Anceps. stock ready for shipping. Send for caialogue. We are taking orders of spring importation now. ' G. L. FREEMA % Wellfleei, Mass HYDRANGEA OTAKSA For Easter and Decoration Day Six-inch, pot-grown, well branched and set with flower buds. Otaksa, with 6 and 6 branches $20.00 per 100: 4 branches $15.00 per 100 Souvenir de Claire, fine pink (same color as Gloire de Lorraine Begonia), 7 to 10 branches 25.00 per 100 AZALEAS TULIPS 10 to 12 inch crowns $5.00 per doz. La Rcine, highest forcing 12 to 14 inch crowns 6.00 per doz. qmality $5.00 per 1000 SEND FOR SURPLUS LIST OF BULBS Contains some very special, low, clean-np prices, JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY Wholesale Florists and Nurserymen, NEWARK, Wayne County, NEW YORK STATE The Best White Rose Ever Offered WE SHALL DISSEMINATE Double White Killerney We Are Now Booking Orders for March Delivery. See it in St. Louis, Milwaukee, or at the Chicago Ftorists' Ckib meeting in November. See it growing at The Budlong Rose Co., in Auburn, R. I., or with Us at Cromwell. Order now to be sure of early delivery. A. N. PIFRSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. 105« The American Florist. Dec. 2, 1 The Nursery Trade ! » <^ 1- American Association of Nurserymen .. J. H. Dayton, Painesville, O.. President; II W H Wymao, North Abington. Mass.. Vice- i. President; John Hall. Rochester.N Y..Sec'y. I (Thirty seventh annual convention to be I held at Boston Mass.. 1912. I' Seml-Evergreens Shrubs. The poverty of the gardens of the northeastern United States in broad- leaved evergreens is due to our cli- matic conditions, but the following plants which retain their foliage un- changed in color until late in the sea- son are mentioned in the Bulletin is- sued by the Arnold Arboretum. By the use of such plants it is possible to make a garden which will appear dur- ing October and November almost like a garden of broad-leaved evergreens. Most of these plants have come from Europe, although a few Chinese and North American shrubs retain green foliage through November. One of the best known plants of this class is the European Blackthorn, Rhamnus catharticus. This is a large shrub, or in favorable positions a small, round-headed tree. The leaves are bright green and the branches cov- ered with small black berries in au- tumn. This is a very hardy, fast-grow- ing shrub, and when gardeners had less material to choose from than they have now it was often planted in this country. Now it is rarely seen except in plantations made many years ago. This is true of another European shrub, Ligustrum vulgare, the common privet. This was once much planted in the eastern United States, especially in forming hedges, and it has always been used in Europe for this purpose. In recent years, however, it has been neglected here in favor of some of the privets introduced from eastern Asia, although none of these are as useful garden plants. The European privet is a tall, round-topped shrub; the leaves are still as green as at midsummer and make the best possible background for the large clusters of shining black fruits. There is a form of this plant with yellow-green fruit but this is less desirable than the black-fruited form. The European privet is one of the hardiest of plants; it grows quickly into a large, round-topped shrub; it is not particular about soil; it bears the shears well, and so can be used in hedges or cut into fantastic shapes. Europe has made comparatively few valuable contributions from its native flora to the gardens of this country and the privet is one of the best of them. The handsomest semi-ev e r g r e e n shrub, perhaps, now in good condition in the Arboretum is an Evonymus. It is a broad shrub, ten or twelve feet high, with bright green leaves which will not fall for several weeks. The fruit is small, sparingly produced, and hardly noticeable. This remarkable plant is called Evonymus Hamlltoni- anus, var. semipersistens, and nothing is known of its origin although it is not improbable that it Is a native of some part of China, and it is possibly a distinct species rather than a variety of another plant. Some of the honeysuckles might find a place in an autumn garden for the leaves of several species are still per- fectly green. The best known of these are two Chinese species which have been cultivated in this country for at least half a century, Lonicera fragran- tissima and Lonicera Standishi. These are large hardy shrubs and produce their fragrant flowers in early spring before the leaves appear. The leaves of a few other species are still un- touched by autumn. The most con- spicuous of these are Lonicera Xylos- teum from Europe and northern Asia, Lonicera tibetica from western China and Thibet, a low plant with slender spreading branches, and Lonicera Le- debourii from California. Nearly all the plants of the elaeag- nus family retain their leaves until late in the autumn, but the only one in the collection which is still as green as at micTsummer is the Sea Buck- thorn, Hippophae rhamnoides, a wide- ly distributed shrub or small tree of Europe and central Asia. The male and female flowers are produced by different individuals and the female plant is attractive when the branches are covered with orange-colored per- sistent fruits. Several European yellow-flowered plants of the pea family are now con- spicuous from the bright green color of their leaves. Some of the most beautiful autumn plants among them are Genista Germanica, Genista pilosa, Genista tinctoria. Genista elata, Cyti- sus nigricans, and Cytisus capitatus. These are all small low shrubs, well suited for small gardens. Another yel- low-flowered plant of this family, Coro- nilla Emurus, of southeastern Europe, grows to a larger size but it is equally green in the first week of November. The leaves of few American plants retain their summer color until No- vember. An exception, however, is Leucothoe racemosa from the southern Appalachian mountains. A very dif- ferent plant but one still as green is the Chinese Matrimony Vine, Lycium Chinense. This has long, wand-like, arching or prostrate stems which with a little support can be made vine-like and used to cover trellises. It is a -ONE - YEAR - OLD- Richmond Plants $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Order quick. GEO. REINBERG 162 N.Wabash Ave., Chicago useful plant for draping walls and when planted as a shrub in masses it soon makes an impenetrable barrier. The scarlet shining fruits which are abundantly strung along the branches add greatly to the autumn beauty of this hardy plant. Berberis Neubertii, a hybrid between the common barberry, Berberis vul- garis, and the evergreen Berberis or Mahonia Aquifolium, is a plant little known in American gardens. It is a moderate-sized, broad-topped shrub with large dark green leaves which re- main on the branches with little change of color through November. This plant does not bloom freely and rarely produces fruit, but it is one of the hardiest and handsomest of the shrubs with semi-persistent foliage which have been introduced into the Arboretum. Fine Trees. Prices reasonable. MrrCHELL'S NURSERY, Beverly, Ohio Arbor Vitae (Tbnya OcddentaUi.) A tplendld slock of 3 to 4 ft. id< 4 to 5 '• trees. Write for detcrlplioos and prcM, The Wm. H. Moon Co., MORRISVILU. PA. LARGE TREES OAKS and MAPLES Plnea and Hemlocka ANDORRA NURSERIHS. Wm. Wiroer Harper, Prop, Chestnnt Hill, rHUA., PA. For Fall Planting Liliutn Tenuifolium, Hansoni, Davttri- cnm, Henryi, Eleg«ns and Wallacei; Daphme Cneornm, Delphinium For- mosum, Syringa Japonica, German and Japan Iris. Fall list issued in August. E. S. MILLER, Wading Rlver.N. T California Privet Fine stock of well srown. well rooted and well graded 2-year plants; first-class in every respect: Per 100 1000 12tol5in,. lieht br«nched $100 $7.00 15 to 20 in., 3 or more branches 1.50 10.00 20 to 30 in,, 4 Of more branches 2 00 15,00 2H to 3 ft.. strong. 6or more branches 3.00 25 00 3 to 4 ft., extra heavy, 8 or more blanches 4.00 30,00 Write for special prices on carload and large orders. CHAS. BLACK, Hightsiown, N. J B. & A. SPECIALTIES Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens^ Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Autumn Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. WE are only a few minutes from New York City; Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. BOBBINK& ATKINS Nurserymen and Florists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. igii. The American Florist. 10B9 Pteria Wilsonl. EXTRA FINE Plants, PALMS and FERNS FOR THE BEST ORDER OF US. Pteris Serrulata. Bedding Plants ACHYEANTHES— 2-Inch. Per 100 r. de Bailey $2.60 MetalUca 2.00 Lindenil 2.00 Warscewiczil 2.00 AGEHATUM— 2-Inch. Per 100 Stella Gurnoy $2.00 Princess Pauline 2.00 COLEUS — Rooted Cuttings. Per 1000 Golden Bedder $6.00 Beckwlths Gem 6.00 Vcrschaffeltli 6.00 COLEUS— 2-Inch. Per 100 Pflster, red and yellow $2.00 Beckwith's Gem 2.00 Golden Bedder 2.00 Verschaffeltil 2.00 Per Per 100 1000 Gnaphalium. Lanatum cuttings.. $6.00 Gnaphalium. Lanatum, 2-Inch. . .$2.00 Heliotrope, 2-lnch 2.00 Heliotrope, 3-in 4.00 Ivy, German 2-lnch 2.00 Lantana Selicatissima, 2-iDch... 2.00 Lobelia Kathleen Mallard, 2-in.. 3.00 25.00 Marguerites, white and yellow cuttings 6.00 Marguerites, yellow, 2-lnch 2.00 SALVIA— Hooted Cuttings. Per 1000 Bonfire $6.00 Zurich 6.00 Per 100 SALVIA— 2Inch, Bonfire $2.00 Zurich 2.00 Vincas, 4-Inch, $2 per doz 16.00 KENXIA BELMOEIANA. Stove and Greenhouse Plants Asparagus Baskets, $1, $1.60 and $2 each. Asparagus Flumosus, 2-ln., $3 per 100; 3-in.t $1 per doz.; $8 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri. 3-lQ.. 76c per doz.; $6 per 100; $60 per 1.000; 4-ln. (500 at 1,000 rate). $1.60 per doz.; $10 per 100; $80 per 1,000. CHOIONS. 2y-ln $1.00 per doz. 3-ln 1.60 per doz. 4-in 26o each :$3 per doz. 7-in., 4 In a pot 76o-$l each FERNS BOSTONS. Each Doz. $6.00 9.00 12.00 18.00 100 $3.00 46.00 1.000 $26.00 PANDANUS. Size 2-in 6-ln 7-ln $0.76 8-in 1.00 9-ln 1.60 Pern Baskets, each $1.00 ASST. FERNS, FOR DISHES, 2 In., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Cibotium, 7-in., each $2.60 Cyporua, 4-ln $1.26 per am.: $8 per 100 DRACAENA FRA6RANS. 2%-ln $1.50 per doz. 3-ln 2.00 per doz. 4-in 3.00 per doz. 5-ln 6.00 p«r doa. DRACAENA INDIVISA. 2-ln $3 per 100; $26 per 1,000 3-in 75o doz.; $6 per 100 7-in.. 2H to 3-ft. high, $1.26 each; $16 per doz. DRACAENA MASSANGEANA. R-in $1.25 each 7-in 1.60 each DRACAENA TERMINALIS. S-ln $1.76 per in. 4-in., strong 36o each; $4.00 per doz. EUONYMOUS VARIEGATA. 2^-ln. (golden and silver leaf), 60o per doa. FICUS ELASTIC A (Ruhhers). 6-ln 60c each; $6.00 per doz. FICUS EEPENS, Vines. ZVa-ln BOo each Ivy, English, 3-ln 75o per doz. Ivy, English, 4-ln $1.60 per doz. Pandanus Utilis, 3-ln $2 per doz. PANDANUS VEITCHII. 4-ln 60c each; $5.50 per doz. 5-ln 750 each ; 9.00 per doz. 6-in $1.00 each ; 12.00 per doz. Primula Obconica, 3-in $6.00 per 100 Primula Sinensis, 4-ln.,- $1.60 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. SOLANUM ACULEATISSIMUM. 8-in., strong plants.. 50o each; $2.25 per doz. TRADESCANTIA VARIEGATA. Wandering Jew.) j.in 40o per doz.; $3 per 100 Pot High Leaves 2i^-ln 8-in. 4 3-in 8-10-ln. 4-5 4-ln 12-15-in. 4-5 5in 18-20-ln. 5-6 7-in 28-30-in. 6-7 7-in 40-44-ln. 6-7 8-in 44-45-ln. 7-8 9-ln 48-50-in. 7-8 9-in 50-54-ln. 7-8 Cocos Weddelliana, 2-ln., $1.76 per do«. ; $14 per 100; 3-ln.. $2.50 per doz.; $20 per 100. LATANIA BORBONICA. 2-in., 1 to 2 lvs..$3 per 100; $26 per 1,000 4 in $3 per doz.; $20 per VX> 6-ln $5 per doz. ; $40 per 100 Each $0.76 . 2.60 4.60 6.60 8.00 10.00 3-ln., per Doz. $1.60 2.00 3.60 9.00 80.00 100 $12.00 15.00 30.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Pot 2y2-ln. 3-in 4-in.. . 5-in. . . 5-in.. . , 6-in 7-in.. . High Leaves Each 9-in. Pot 7-in.. l-in. 20-24-ln. 30-35-in. 36-38-ln. ■ ■ 40-42-ln. ;■ 46-60-ln. MADE UP PLANTS. 4-6 4-6 6-6 5-6 6-7 $0.76 1.00 2.60 4.60 7.00 Doz. $1.50 2.00 3.60 6.00 9.00 12.00 10- 12-in ARECA LUTESCENS. 3 plants in a pot, $2 per 100. In Pot 3-4 3-5 4-5 4-5 Each $2.60 8.00 10.00 16.00 doz.; $16 PHOENIX ROEBELENII. 2%-In $2 per doz.; $16.00 per 100 3-ln $3 per doz. ; $22.50 per 100 5-in $9 per doz. ; $70.00 per 100 6-in $2.00 each 7-in $2.50 each Pteris Magnihca. THE GEO.WITTBOLDCO. ED6EBR00K, CHICAGO. High 24-30-ln. 50-54-ln. 58-60-ln. ; 62-70-ln. PHOENIX CANARENSIS. 36-40-in. high $ 2.50 each 50-54-ln. high 8.00 each 60-64-ln. high 10.00 each PHOENIX RECLINATA. 4-ln ...250 each; $3 per doz.; $20 per 100 5 1n' 60o each; $6 per doz. g.[n' ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 76o each ; $9 per doz. 7-ln., 10-ln. lOln., Pteris Crotica, Albo Lineata 1060 The American Florist. Dec. 2. Heacock's Palms and Ferns HOME GROWN. Strong and Well Established. While our sales have been much heavier than ever before, we are still strong on sizes quoted: Cedar tub. Plants. 4 4 4 4 7 in. 7-in. 9in. 9-in. Kentia Belmoreana. Pot. Leaves. In. hiisb. Each Do2. 2Hin. pot plants $25 per 100. Gladiolus, Blushing Bride and The Bride. 60c per IIX); $6 00 per 1000. Hydrangea Otaksa, extra speci- mens, for large tubs, 12 to 16 shoots, $1.00 each. Field grown. Hydrangea Otaksa, iine pot grown stock, 4-in., 2 and 3 shoots, $20 per 100; 6-in. pots, $.36 per 100. Kentia Forsterlana for decorating, 8-in. tubs, 40-44 in. high, $4.00 each; 8-in. tubs, 44-48 in. high, j.'i.OO each. Tulips, Single superfine mixture, 70c per 100; $6.00 per 1000. Tulips, single, named colors, red, white, rose and vellow, 80c per 100; $7.00 pet 1000. ' Tulips, single, Darwin special mix- ture, 90c per 100; $8.00 per lOOO. Tulips, single, Gesneriana, Mac- rophila (scarlet) 80c per per 100; $7.50 per 1000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0. Ferns for Dishes Per 100 Per 1000 2Vi-in $3.50 $30.00 Asparagus Plumosus, 2^-inch $3 50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. 3-in. $6.00 per 100. Primroses, Obconica, best large flowerine strain strong 2V2-inch pot plants. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Vm at lOoO rates. Cash with order Rubber Plants, 6 in pot 20 24 in. high, 50c each. fVraucaria Excelsa. 5 in. pot. SOc to 75c each; 6-in. pot, $1,00 to $1.25 each. FRANK OECHSLIN, 4911 QuinCT St.. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing SMITH'S ADVANCE CHRYSANTHEMUM stock plants 26c each. Golden Glow, stock plants 10c each. ELI CROSS, 26 Monroe Street GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Mention the American Florist wlien writing SPECIALTIES. Chr;santtiemumi SmUax. Violet! VARIETIES. Send (or lilt. Wood Brothers, li^^^^t mention the American Florist when writing Soaes, from 3-ln pois. Carnations for fall delivery IN BEST Pncei low Robert Craig Co... ^SSs PALMS and Novelties in DecoratiTe Plants. Market and 49th Sts., Philadelpliia. Pa PRICE LIST OF Xmas Stock Holly Immortelles Club Moss Boxwood Mistletoe Write now. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO and NEW YORK igii. The American Florist. 1061 T PRICE LIST OP Xmas Slock Holly Immortelles Club Moss Boxwood Mistletoe Write now. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO and NEW YORK CARNATION PLANTS Direct from the Grower. Per 1000 Uwson Enchantress 4c each 35 00 Sangamo 4c each 35 00 Alvina 4c each 35 00 May Day 4c each 35 00 Wlnsor 4c each 35 00 Victoria 4ceach 35 00 Boston Market 4c each 35 00 We never shipped a nicer lot of plants than we are now oSering. Large, bushy plants with many shoots. At the above price it would pay you to buy this stoclc to plant in your houses after the early 'mums are gone. Every plant' euaranteed or you can return them- Cash with order. HOWARD P. KLEINHANS, 66 Centre Square, E ASTON, PA. Hentton the American Florist tcAen torittn^ S"'^ Boston Ferns for growing OD, we have 15.000 of them 4inch $15 00 per 100 5-inch 25 00 per 100 6-inch 40.00 per 100 Asparagus Plimu>sus,2 inch $2. 50 per 100 — Cash, please. THE REESER PLANT COMPANY Exclusively Wholsale SPRINGFIELD. OHIO Mention the American Florist lohen writing J. D. Thompson Carnation Go. Carnation Specialists JOLIET, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants JOHN scon, I RaUand Rd. & E. 4SMl St. I BROOKLYN. N.Y. Uention the American Florist when writing ^MpiQiJi l.iiI'liilUM ft f^ ' ^^^^^H^'\ m MM^m ^^^hhHB^I 'inKSMMSm PREPARE rOR THE nOLIDAYS te^ Seaond Consignment— 75 cases of Holiday Azaleas for Christmas, Kentlas Palms, Latanla Borbonlca, and, to make the importation complete, a rtlird Con signment of our well known specialty, the Araucarlas, Robusta Compacta, Exceisa Glauca and Excelsa, have just arrived, per steamer Menominee, on Oct. 23rd, from Antwerp, Belgium. Now, with or in connection with our already immense stock of Holiday Plants, the so well known firm of Godfrey Aschmann will take first rank in importing, growing and shipping of Holiday Plants, CHEAP, GOOD AND RELIABLE. Therefore, don't be deceived. Be on the look out. Save money. Buy only from the man who is well kno wn to be in the position to give you both bargains and good stock besides. Araucaria Excelsa Our ! n ;i i Warning — Don't be deceived. Now. as well as for the last twenty-five years, we bold the ground as leaders in importing, growing und shipping of our specialty, the Araucarias. For decorative purpuses. in connection with palms, they will make a fine display. Araucaria Kxcelsa, raised from top cut- tings. 6-7 inch pots. 4 to 5 years old 5. 6 and 7 tiers 25. 28. 30. 35, 40 in. in height. $1.00 «1 25. $1.50. $2.00 to $2.50 each Araucaria Excelsa Glanca and Robusta compacta, 6-7 in. pots, fine bushy plants $1.03.$1 25. $1.50 $2.00 each Araucaria Excelsa, out of 5. 5H. and 6 in. pots. 2 to 3 years old, 3. 4 and 5 tiers. 14. 16, 18. 20 to 30inches high. . 50c. 75c and Jl.OO each To make room for .Azaleas, Palms, etc . just arrived from Belei-um. ^^~ Just look! We can sell you an Araucaria Excelsa. S^-in.pots. 3 to 4 tiers 12. 14 to 16 in. high, at only 30c to 35c. Be quick about it. Kentla Belmoreana, 4 year old. 40 to 50 inches high, $1.00 $1.25 and $1.50. Kentla Forsterlana. 4 year old. 30 to 35 inches high.tl.OO. $1.25. $1.50 and $2.00. Kentla Forsterlana, 4 year old. 24 to 26 inches high. .5 'c to 75c. Kentla Belmoreana, 4 year old combination or made up of 3 plants, 26 to 28 inches high. 75c. $1.00and«1.25 Kentia Belmoreana, 4 year old. single, 26. 28 to 3Ti"<:hp- high. 75c. $1.00 and {1.25. CocosWeddelUanaPalms. made up of 3 plants 4 to 5-in. pots. 30c and 40c: 3-in.. 15c. 18c and 20c: 4 in. 2':c. Asparagus PlomosusNanus,2H'in.. $3. OOper 100: $25.00 per 1000: 3-in., $5.00 per 100; 4 in., $10.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprcngeri. large size. 4 in.. 15c: medium si^e. 4 lu.. 10c : 2H-in.. $3 00 per 100. Flcus Elastlca (Rubbers) SVt to 5^'in. oots. very fine stuck. 25c: 5H to 6 in. pots 25 to 28 in high. ?6c, 40c and 50c: 7 in. pots. 30 in. high and up, 75c tn$l.on Cineraria HybridaGrandinora, .^schmann'swell- known stra n. 2^4-in. pots. $3 00 per 100: 3 in. pots $6 00 per 100: 4 in., lOc. Primula Obconlca Grandiflora, assorted colors. in bloom medium large. 5H-in.. 25c bushy. Poinsettlas, in bloom 3in..l5c; large4-in. 2Sc; .5Ht"f.iD siDflp nr branched, 35c 40c to 50c. Cyclamen Grandiflora, 4- in.. 25c: 5Vi in.. 35c. Primula Chinensis,.lohnF. Rupp'ssowell known strain, assorted colors. 4-in..l0c; 5Vi-in. pots. $2,50 per doz. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. This isaoothersreat specialty of ours. We have grown thfm very extensively for the past ten years. Our special treatment makes the flowers very bright We have the bright red and the pink Lonsdale. Have a houseful. Now 'cady, in bloom for Thanksuivinp Davand Christmas. 6 in. pots. 50c. 60c 7^c to $1.00: 3in. pots. 12c 10 SI 00. Begonias New Improved Erfordi, Aschmann's Beauty, the finest Christmas and winterbloom- iner Beeonia in existence. Their beaatif a 1 pink and bright red large flowers are a puzzle to any- one who sees them in bloom: in fiower now and all the winter ihr'»ugh* laree 4-in. pets, 20c: laree 5^-in. pots. 35c. Bear la mind this is an imme'-s*' b'oome*" which has no equal. Begonia Gloire de Cincinnati, 3^in. pots. 50c to 75c: 6-in.. $1.00 to $1.50. Just Arrived with the Azaleas. A fine consignment of Latanla Borbonica, in first clas^condition. perfect foliage, largestock, Sgnod leaves, height given in consular invoice at 3^ to 40 in., fit for 7 -c 8 in oots. $1.00 to $1.50. Combination Latanla Borbonlca (3 plants) in » 6in. pot. which eives them a fine appearance. busby about 13 to 14 leaves to a pot. 6-in. pots, 60c. 75c to $1 00. AZALEAS. Another specialty oi o-urs are now in. Azalea Indica. New stock. They areall in fine coiKlition, full of f^uds. Christmas Blooming Azaleas.— Forced by our- selves are showing color, and are gradually cooled off for transportation. Just in prime slate for Christmas. We have the so well adapted standard varieties — Deutsche Perle. double whtte: Simon Mardner and Mme. Pet- rick double pink: Vervaeneana. double rose variegated: Pharokide Mathilde a fine new variety double white, red striped, resembles the VervEeneana. ^ricesof Christmasvarieties are: 7.5r $1.00 $125 $1.50to$2 00 Easter Varieties — Schryvenana Vervaeneana Simon Macdner 50c 75c. $1 00 $1.25 $1.50 to $2 00; Mme.Van der Cruyssen Niobe, Empress of India. Apollo. Prof. Wolters, and others, in bud. Areca Lutescens,4 in. oots made up 18 to 20 in. high 20c to 25c: 5-in, 20 to 25 in. high. 30c to 35c. Solanom or Jerusalem Cherries, 6 in., full of ripe berries. 25c. 35c and 50c. Three Houses in Ferns Pot, Not Bench Grown. Neph.ScottU, Scholzeli and WhltmanL 4 in. pots. 15c to 20c: 5Vj io6-io.pots. 25c 35c. 40c andSOc: 7-in. 7.V toSl.OO. Boston Ferns, 5^ in.. 35c to 40c: 6-in. .50c: 7-ln.. 7,5r to $1 00: as large as a bushel basket. Neph Cordate Compacta, 4-in.. iSc. Ferns (or Dishes, a good assortment, 2H'ln. pott $5.(X)Derl0 Urge plants. Pteris Wilson! Ferns, 6 in. pans. 3 plants la a pan 25c to 35c per pan: very bushy. Fern Balls, imported direct from japaa, already started 50c Adiantum Hybridnm, the new Maidenhair Faro. large 4-io.. 15c: medium size 4 in.. 10c. What Mr. F. J. Mlchell. of the Well Known Seed Honse. Renry F. Mlchell Com- pany, Philadelphls. Said : •'Oct. 28. 1911. "Have just visited the greenhouses of Godfrey .'Vscbmann and must say it was indeed a great surprise to me. I have never seen a better lot of Araucarlas Azaleas. Ferns and other plants in all siees and prices as are at Mr Aschmann's." 2.5 at too rates Cash with order, please. All plants must travel at pDrdiaser'B risk. GODFREY ASCHMANN Wholesale Grower and Importer of Potted Plants, 1012 W, Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. 1062 The American Florist. Dec. 2, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The... 1072 Allen JK 1047 Alpha Floral Co .. Iu49 .American :5pawnCol056 AmlingECCo 1043 Andersons A 1049 Andersen Specialty Co 1C62 Andorra Nurseries .1058 AngerniuellerGeoHl045 AphineMfKCo 1071 Aschmann Godfrey. 1061 Atlanta Floral Co.. 1049 BadE:ley Keidel & Meyer. Inc 1047 Baerjuilus lObO Barrows H H&Son!0)5 Bassett&WashburnlOJS Baur ] A PotteryCo III Bayersdorter H 1069 Beaven E A. 104S Bernary Ernst 1053 Bernini: H ti 1044 Bertermann BroaCol(j49 Black Chas 1058 Blick Floral Co. ...1056 Bobbink & Atkins ..1058 BoddiDgton AT.... 11 BodgerJ no &SonsCoI054 Boland J BCo 1052 BoleianoJ&Sons. ..1053 BoweM A 1050 BrantSD 1055 Braslan SeedGroCoK52 Breitmeyer's J Son8l051 Brown A ] Seed Col052 Brans H N II Buchbinder Bros...l0b9 BuckbeeH W 1050 BudloogJ A 1043 Burnett Bros II Burpee W A & Co.. II Caldwell the Woods- man Co 1048 Camp Conduit Co 10ti8 Caoeer & Gormley.1049 Carter GeoM 1048 Chi CarnCo I Chicago Flower Growers Ass'n 1042 Chi HouseWreckColo;o Clark The E BCo. 11-54 Clarke's Sons Davidl050 ClevelandCutFloColOSl Coles WW 1054 oookeGeoH 1050 Cotsona8Geo&Co.l048 Cowee W J lUfc9 Crair Robt Co 1060 CritcheUC E 1045 Cross Eli 1060 Crump Frank F....105U Cunningham Jos H. 1055 Daniels & Fisher. ..1051 DardsChas 1049 Deamud J BCo U41 DennaiSe & Son.... 1052 Desplaines Flo. Co. 1055 Detroit Flower Pot III Dletsch A &Co IV DillerCask'y&KeenlC68 Dillon J I 1057 Dingee& Conard Col055 DornerF & Sons Col055 Dreer HA .III 1033 1067 DunlopJohnH. . 1051 EdwardsFold'g Boxl072 Elliott W H 1044 Em mans Geo M 1060 EubanK T J 1048 Eyres HG 1051 Fish Henry Seed Colii5< Florists' Hall Assn. 1068 Florists Tel. Delvy,1049 Foley Mtg Co IV FordM C 1047 Fox Hall Farm 1056 Freeman G L 1C57 Freeman Mrs IB .1151 Freeman- Lewis 1049 Froment H E 1047 'ottlerFlske RawsoD Co II Galvin Tho« F 1051 Garden CitySandCo III Garland GeoM Co. 1070 Gasser J M Co lOiO Geny Bros 1050 Glhlin& Co 1072 Good & Reese Co .. I Gorham & Chaplinel069 GrandKapidsFlo Col050 Graves N athan R ... 1069 Greater New York Florists' Ass'n 1047 Growers CuiFlower Co 1C46 GudeBros 1051 Guuther Bros ... 1046 Heacock Jos Co... .1160 Habermann Chas. ..1049 Haven The Seed Col054 Heinl John & Son 1050 Henderson A & Co 1053 Herr Albert M 105i Herrmann A 1068 He8S& Swoboda...l05l Hews AH& Co.... Ill Hilfincer Bros Ill Hill TheE G Co. ..1055 HippardE 1069 Hitchings&Co 1067 HoerberBros 1043 HoBman Flo Artist 1150 Hotf meistet Flo. Co lu45 Holm & Olson 1049 Holton&HunkelCol0i6 Home Cor School.. 1057 Hooker H M Co. ...1071 Hort Advertiser 1C69 Hort Irade Journal, 1068 Hrudka L Pottery Co Ill Hunt EH 1C43 Hur8 Edgar T 1054 IgoeBros 1062 Illinois Pipe MIbCo1070 Isbell SM& Co . .1(54 lackson & Perkins. 1057 Jacobs S& Sons. ...1071 lohnson WW^S:Sonl05» Jones Percy 1043 Kasting WF Co... 1045 Keller Geo & Sons. HI Keller J B&Sons..lC50 Kellogg Geo M ...1050 Kelway & Son 1(53 Kennicott Bros 1043 Ky Tob Prod Co... 1062 Rervan Co The. ...1046 Kessler Bros 1047 KiftRobt 1050 KimberlinSeed Co. 1053 King Construct'n 1 67 KleinhansPHowardlObl Kohr Aif Ill Kramer I N & Son. Ill Kroeschell Bros Co 1'71 Kruchten John 1043 Kuebler Wm 1047 Kuehn C A 1045 KuhlGeoA....1048 1060 Kyle &Foerster....l043 Lager & Hurrell.... I Lange A 1049 Landreth SeedCo...ir53 Leedle Floral Co... 1060 Lehman Bros. 1071 Lichtenberger J .. 1062 Lord&Burnham Col069 McCallumCo 1045 McConnell Alex....H51 McCullough'sJ M Sons Co 1144 McHutcbison&Co. II McKellar Chas. W.1043 McKenna P & Son. 1051 Malandre Bros ...1049 Mastin J G & Co. ..1071 Masur S 1049 Mathews Gravity Carrier Co 1071 Matthews Florist. ..10"0 May «eCo LL 1050 Mette Henry 10;6 Michigan CutFloExlOlS Millang.Chas 1047 Miller ES 1058 Mitchell W.T &Sonl058 Moltz A&Co 1047 Moninger J C Co... 1072 Moon The WmHCol058 Moore Hent2&Na8hl047 Morehead MIg Co. .1068 Morse CC& Co.... 1052 MtGilead Pottery Co III Munk Floral Co. ...1045 Murray Samuel..... 1051 Myers Florist li 5u Nat Flo B of Trade. 1070 N Y Cut Flower Exl047 Nicotine Mfg Co....l070 Niessen Leo Co. ...1045 Nor them MichEvgn Nursery.. ...1048 Oechslin Frank.... It6n Olsen Chr II Palethorpe PRCo.lC70 Palmer W J & SonslOSl Park Floral Co .1(50 PeacockDahliaFmslC60 Pedrick Geo & SonlOS? Perfection Chem Co 1 070 Penn the Florist... .10:0 Pennock-MeehanColi 47 Peters & Reed Pot'y III Peterson J A I Pierce FO Co r68 Pierson A N 1057 Pierson F R Co . . . . I Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 1052 Pillsbury I L 1062 Pittsburg CutFloColOS Podesta &Baldocchl05 Foehlmann BrosColL41 Pollworth C C Co . 1044 irSl 1054 1070 Power Wm & Co. ..10.54 Pulv'iz'dManureCol069 Quaker City Machine Works 1070 Randall A L Co .. 1043 Ready Reference... 1063 Randolph& Mc Clements 1067 Ray T J& Co 1048 Reed& Keller 1068 Reeser Plant Co . 1061 Regan Pte House. ..1069 ReimersM U 1049 ReinbergGeo 1058 Rein berg Peter 1039 Rice Bros 1044 Robinson JCSeedCol053 Rock W L Co 049 Roemer Fredk 1054 Rohnert Waldo.... 1054 RuschG &Co 1044 Routzahn Seed Co.. 1054 SaakesO C 1051 SalllordFlow'rShoplOSl Schillo Adam 1072 Schlatter Wm&Sonl0b8 Schmidt J C 1055 Schulz Jacob U50 Scott John 1061 Seed Trade Report- ing Bureau 1053 Seattle Cut Flo Ex.1045 ShaflerGeo C 1051 SharpPartridge&Co IV Sheridan WF 1047 Sibson The Rose- Nurseries , .. 1C48 Situations & WantslC31 Skidelsky sS& Co. 10 4 Smith A W&CO...1051 Smith Elmer D&Col054 Smith Henry 1050 Smith WmC 1045 Smith W &TCo... I Stearns LumberCo.1069 Sterling Emery Wheel Co Ill StoothoEl H A Co. 1070 Storrs &HarrisonCoU60 Superior Machine & Boiler Works. 1(72 Syracuse Pottery Co III Taylor Steam Spe- cialty Co . .1068 Texas Seed &FloCol05u Thompson Car Co.. 1061 Thorburn J M&Co.. II Totty Chas H.. 1032 1047 Traendl5& Schencki047 Valentine Frank ...1050 Vaughan & Sperry.1036 Vick'sSons Jas — II Vtughan 's SeedStore I 1034 10.'6 1043 1044 10!5 1047 1052 10531054 1157 1060 1.61 1067 Vincent R Jr I VonCanon JH&CO1048 Wagner Park Cons.l' 55 Walker F A &Co 1049 Ward&CoRalohM II Wat kins &Simpsonl053 Weiland «iRlsch...l043 Welch Bros... 1014 Wietor Bros .10401043 WilksSMIg Co. ...1067 Wilson Robt G .1049 WittboldG.Co.l049 1059 Wood Bros 1(60 Wolfskin Bros & Morris GoldensonlOSl Wooley F B 1048 Yokohama Nurs ColO.^4 Young A L& Co. ..1047 Young & Nugent... 1 50 Youngs 1050 Zech & Mann 1043 ZweifelNic 1055 Gold Letters Gammed Gold, Silver and Purple Letters for Inscriptioni on Floral Desires. Best and Cheapest on the Market. Send (or Samplei and Prices. 1564 Ave. A. NEW TORP Teleohone Lenox 5M4 SPLIT CARNATIONS Qnickly. easily aii4 cheaply Mended. Mo tools required. Pillsbury Carnation Stipli Patented 1908. 2000 for $1.00 postpaid. I. I.. P1.I.SBURT Galeabura, lU. i * \ Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two oi tiiree circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growers as the best support on market. Pat. Joly 27. '97. May 17. '91 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices befort ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipment guaranlMS IGOE BROS., 266 North 9th St.. BROOKLYN. N. T J. Lichtenberger, ] Circuiation in Buyers' Brains Is the kind enjoyed by the American Florist. Its actual pa:d circulation we believe, is the largest in its class. The contents are of real present value and are preserved for future reference. Advertisers who realize this establish permanent business with the best trade in the United States and Canada. DAYLITE OLASS CLEANER - QUICK • POWERFUL will Not Injure Paint or Putty 25 gals, or more. .SO.?!^ per gal. 5 to 10 gals. SQper ral. LesstbanSgals.. 1.00 per gal. Andersen Specialty Go : Leaves No Greasy Sorface. One gallon will clean from SCO to 700 square feet. ASK YOUR JOBBER OR WRITB TO 4648 Calumd Ave., CHICAGO Tobacco ., Paper IS THE STRONGEST BEST PACKED EASIEST APPLIED 24 sheeU $ 0.76 144 BheetB 8.60 288 sheets 6.60 1728 sheets 86.10 NiC0"rlim6 • :::r Furnishes the cheapest JUST NOTE PRICES Most Nicotine for the Money! pj„t $i.m H Gallon 6.60 Gallon ;.... 10.60 MuiufMtared by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Loultvllle Ky. 6 Gallons 47.36 t^II. The American Florist. 1063 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ACBYRANTBES. I Achyranthes Savitze, 3-in.. $3 per 100. R. Vin- } ceot, Jr.. & Sons Co.. Wlilte Maish. Md. AGERATUMS. Ageratum. Stella Gurney, 2-in.. $2 per 100. Princess Pauline, 2-in., $2 per 100. The Geo, Wlltbold Co., Eclgebro»k. Chicago. Ill, ALTERNANTHERAS. I Alternantberas. 6 vars., 2-in., $2 per 100; ' Jewell. 2-in.. $3 per 100; 3-in.. $4. R. Vin- cent. Jr.. & Sons Co.. White Marsb. Md. Althernantheras. R. C. red and yollow, 50c per loO. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware. O. \RAUCARIAS. Araucarias. For varieties and prices see ad- Tertisement elsewhere in this issue. G. Ascb- mann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Aratiearia excolsa. 5-in.. 50c to 75e each; C-iD., $1 to $1.25. Fraiili Oechslin. 4011 QuincT St., Chicago. Araiicaria excelsa, 5-in.. $6 per do?,.; $45 per 10o._Holton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus baskets, $1, $1.50 and $2 each. Asparagus Plumosus. 2-in., $3 per 100: 3-in., $1 per doz. ; $8 per 100. Sprengeri, 3-in., 75c peri doz.; $G per 100; $50 per 1,000; 4-in. (500 at 1,000 rates). .?1..50 per doz.; .'flO per 100: $80 per 1.000. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook. Chi- cago, 111. A¶gus pulmosus nanus, from 2i/4-in. pots, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1.000; 3-in., $5 per 100; $45.50 per 1,000. Cash with order please. Floral Hill Gardens, G. F. Neipp. Prop., Cbat- bam, N. J. Asparagus plumosus nanus. 214-in.. $3.50 per 100: $30 per 1.000; 3-in., $6 per 100. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St.. Chicago. Asparagus plumosus, 2i;V-in. pots. $3; 3-in. pots, $4 per lOit. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2-in. pots, $2; 3-in. pots. $4 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and WestmorelaDd Sts., Philadelphia. Asparagus plumosus. 2i/i-in.. 3c: 3-in.. 6c. Sprengeri, 214-in.. 2c; 3-in.. 4c; 4-in., 8c. Mos- biek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Asparagus plumosus, 2\4-in.. $2 per 100; $18 per 1.000: Sprengeri. 214-10.. $1.50 per 100: $15 per 1.000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, 0. Asparagus plumosus, 2V>-in.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000: 3 in.. $5 per 100; 4-in.. $10. God- frey Ascbmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. Asparagus plumosus. 2^/4-in.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Sprengeri. 2-in., $2 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co.. PainesviUe. O. 2,^ Asparagus Plumosus out of 6-in.. fine busby plants, 20c. Casli please. Edgar Easter- day, Noknmis. 111. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2-in.. .¥2. ,50 per 100. Asparagus plumosus. 2-in., $3 per 100. Geo. 51. Emmans. Newton. N. J. Asparagus plumosus, 2V'-in.. $3 per 100; $25 ■per 1,000. S. S. Skidelsky & Co.. 1215 Betz Bldg.. Philadelphia. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2l^-in., $1.50 per 100; ,4-in., $5 per 100. Asparagus plumosus. 2^-in., $2 per 100. J. C. Schmidt. Bristol. Pa. Potbnund .3-in. Sprengeri, can be shifted Into .5-in.. $6 per 100. C. C. Pollwortb Co., Mil- .waukee. Wis. Asparagus plumosus, $2.50 per 100. Spren- geri, $1.50_pef loO. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. The Reeser Floral Co., Springfield. Ohio. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri plants. W. U. Elliott, Brighton. Mass. AZALEAS. .Azalfjis. 10 to 12-inch crowns. $5 per doz. : 12 to 14-inch crowns, $6 per doz. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, Wayne Co., New \ork State. Azaleas. For varieties and prices see adver- ti.semenl elsewhere in this issue. Godfrey Aseb- nianu. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. ~Aza]T>as,~$l~to~$3.50'cacb. Geo. A. KuhirPe- kin. in. BAY TREES. Bay trees and box trees; all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Bay trees (standards), fine assortment; sizes 12 to 48-inch crowns. Prices. $2.50 to $25 each. Let us know your wants. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney. O. Bay trees. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Bay trees. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. BEGONIAS. lil'.n.- ilr Lwiraine. 3-in.. 20c: 4-in.. 30c; 5- iu.. \\\v. I.nininosa, 2i-,.in.. $J: .'Mn.. $10; 4-in.. .$20: .--in.. $40. Rex, 2V.-in.. $5; 3-in., .$10; 4- in.. .¥25. Spiral Rex. 2V,-in., $7. .50; 3-iu.. $1L'..50: 4-in., $25._Geo._A. Kuhl. Pekin.Ill. Begonias, Gloire de Lorraine, strong plants in full blomn. 5-in.. $0 per doz.: 0-in.. .$9 lo $12 per doz. Cash please. Rober & Radke. M.iv Wn.Kl, 111. Begnnia Coralline Lucerne, 3-in., readv for 5 and r.-in.. $3.50 per doz.; $25 per 100. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield. O. Begonias. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Godfrey Aschmann^l012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Begonia Vernon, 2-in.. $2 per 100; 3-iD.. $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Rex begonia, assorted. 3-in., $5 per 100. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. BOXWOOD. Boxwood. Mcnutcllison & Co.. 17 Murrav St.,' New York. Boxwoorl. Bobbink Sc Atkins, Rutherford, N. .T. BULBS. linlbs, spiraeas, best Dntch b.vacinths, Dutch Roman hyaeintias, French Roman hyacinths, cold storage giganteums, forcing gladiolus, Spanish iris, lilies multiflonim and giganteum. tulips. Gladiolus Augusta, Mrs, Francis King, America, May, etc. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago_and New York. Bulbs, Gladiolus Blushing Bride and The Bride, COc per 100; $5 per ],n00. Tulips, sin- gle superfine mi-\ture, 70c per 100; $G per l.OnO: named colors, red. white, rose and yellow. Sic per inO; %1 per 1,000; Single Darwin Spe- cial Mixture, OOc per 100; $8 per 1.000; Single Gesnci-iana. Macrophila. SOc per 100: $7.50 per l.noo. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Oh io, Narcissus. Paper White, 13 ctms., $1 per 100; $S.HO per 1,000, Scranton Florist Supply Co., 2,')1 N, .Seventh Ave.. Scranton, Pa^ Narcissus Paper White Grnndi, bulbs, ffood stock, 75c per 100; $6 per 1,000. Jonquil bulbs. 75c per 100: $6 per 1,000. Woodward Floral Co., Alvin, Texas. Bulbs, Gladiolus Blushing Bride, 65c per 100; ,$5 per 1,000; The Bride, 75c per 100; $6 per 1.000. Late dug Formosum, 7-9-lnch (250 to case), $7.50 per 100; $65 per 1,000; 9-10-inch (200 to case), $11 per loO; $100 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., ,W E. Randolph St., Chicago. Bulbs, begonia, single flowering. 40c per doz.; .$2.50 per 100; $22 per 1.000; double flowering, 60c per doz.; $4 per 100; $35 per 1.000; Glox- inias, separate colors, 75c per doz,; $5 per 100; .i;-)7.IJ0 per 1,000. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Faueuil Hall Sq,, Boston, Mass. Bulbs, Lilium Harrisii, 7-9, $17 per case of 250 bulbs. White hyacinths, 12-15 ctms., $18 per 1,000. Paper White Grandi. Narcissus, $8 per 1,000. J. M. Thorbui-n & Co., 33 Barclay S t . . New York. Bulbs, tulips. La Reine. $5 per 1.000. Jack- son & Perkins Co., Newark, Wayne Co., New York State. P.nlhs. Surplus of L. Slultiflorums, 7-9. Yo- kobama Nursery Co., 31 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs of all kinds, ter, N. Y. James Vick's Sons, Rocbes- Eulbs. begonias and gloxinia. & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. McHutchison Bulbs. York. Burnett Bros.. 72 Cortlandt St., New Bulbs, Lilium giganteum. case of 200. 7-9, $14. C. C. Pollworth Co. , Milwaukee, Wis. Bvilbs. E. S. Miller. Wading River. N. Y. CACTI. (■iii-(ns — Small for window or I'etailiug in 10 v:irs.. %i per 101: (lid Man Cactus. 4-5 ins., $3 pi-r do/.., mailed. J. A. McDowell. Ap. 167, Mexiin City. CANNAS, Tiie IMPROVED CANNA, 64 varieties, includ- ing Mrs. A. F. Conard and the finest new ones. Send for price list. THE CONARD & JONES CO.. West Grove, Pa. .ARNATIONS. CARNATION PLANTS. Per 100 Per 1000 2.1100 Enchantress $6.00 $50.00 .■00 White Enchantress 50.00 4,11011 Rose Pink Enchantress 5.00 40.00 THE LAMBORN FLORAL CO.. Alliance, Ohio. Carnations, White Perfection, Lady Bountt- fiil. Queen Louise, Apple Blossom, Enchantress, Pink Imperial. Admiration, Lawson, Winsor, Flamingo, Craig, Harlowarden. Roosevelt, Ca- nary Bird, Jessica, $6 per lilO; $50 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Carnations, leading varieties. Lancaster, Pa. A. M. Herr, Carnations, fine field-grown plants. White Perfection, $7 per 100; $60 per 1.000. Wln- Bor. Apple Blossom. Queen. Harlowarden, Cralg, Mrs. Patten. Dorotbv Gordon and Bountiful. $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. P. B. Quinlan, Syra- cuse, N. y. Carnations, Lawson-Enchantress. Sangamo. AI- Tina, May Day. Winsor. Victoria, Boston Mar- ket, 4c each; $35 per 1,000. Howard P. Kleln- hans, 66 Center Square, Easton, Pa. Carnations. J. W. Thompson Carnation Co.. Toilet. 111. Carnations. White Wonder, $12 per 100; JlOO per 1,000. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fa.vette, Ind. Carnations, leading kinds. Co.. llc-i riaines. 111. Des Pliiines Floral If You Do Hot Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Deoarfment. Write Us About it 1064 The American Florist, Dec. 2. Carnations. Bright Spot. N. Zweitol. Nortli- Milwauliee, Wis. . Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. 1'. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Clirvsantlu-iniinis. stock plants. White and Yellow Bounaffon, Dr. Engui-haid. O. Frost, Appleton. Robinson. Hobt. Halliday, $4 per 100. Cash with order. I'hil. G. Uoebel, Jr., Webster Grove, Mo. ChrTsantUemuius. stoek plants from prize win- ning 'stock. We have the best .-olleetion of varieties to grow. Write us. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, _W^s.^ " Chl-j-santhemums, stock plants. Beatrice May, Yellow Bounaffon, Dr. Enguehard, Glory of Pa- cific, Golden Glow and Estelle, .$3 per 100. Mos- bffik GreenhouseCo., Onarga^ 111. "Chrvsanthemiims, Smith's Advance, 25e each. Golden Glow, 10c eacli. Eli Cross, 20 Jlonroe St., Grand Rapids, _Mich. "Chrysanthemums. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. 'chrysanthemums, leading vars. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. . CINERARLA.S. Cineraria hvbrida grandi. 2'1-in., %% per InO. Godfrey Aschmanu, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. Cinerarias, the largest flowering, extra strong, 2-in.. %■! per 100. J. W. Miller, Sbiremans- town. Pa. __^_ ' Cineraria~Stellata, 5-in., 10c: 3-in., 5c. Mos- bsek Greenhouse Co., Onarga,_lll. "CinerariasTa-in.. .f5; 3-in., $8; 4-in., ?12.50 per Kin. c;eo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. CLEMATIS. Clematis paniculata, strong plants from 4-in. pots, 2-vear-old, .$lu per 100; plants from open ground, "$5 per 100. C. Eisele. 11th and West- moreland Sts., Philadelphia, Pa, Clematis paniculata, field-grown, $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1,000. The Good & Eecse Co., Springfield, 0. COLEUSES. Coleus, rooted cuttings, Golden Bedder. Beck- with's Gem, Verschaffeltii, $6 per 1,000; 2-in., Pfister, red and yellow; Beckwith's Gem, Golden Bedder, VerschaCteltii, $2 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold_Co.^Edgebrook,_Chicago, 111. "Coleus. 12 vars., 2 in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $3. Brilliancy. 2-in., $3; 3-in., $4. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Coleus, G. Bidder. 2i4-in.. $1 per 100. G. .\scbmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. CROTONS. Crotons, 2H-iu., $1 per doz. ; 3 in., $1.30 per doz,; 4-in., 25c each; $3 per doz.; 7-in., 4 in a pot, 75c and $1 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. CYCLAMENS. Giant cyclamen, our own grown strain, se- lected from tbe very best and well built plants and flowers. Seeds. %\ per 100, $6 per 1,000: nearly all sold out. August seedlings, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Plants, well set with buds. 4-in., $1S and .$25 per 100. Orders amounting to .$25, 10% off. Here is one of the many letters we received from satisfied customers: E. A. Butler & Son, Niagara Falls, N. Y., say: "The plants are excellent, tbe finest we have ever had, and if tbe seed this year Is of the same quality we will be perfectly satisfied." Our aim has been to, and we have, improved our strain every season. Cultural directions with every order. See my calla and A. plu- mosus advs. C. Winterich, Cyclamen Specialist, Defiance, O. Cyclamen, good plants, of the best strain, in hud. 3-in.. 10c to 12c: 4-in., 15c to 25c. Cash with order. Rober & Radke, Maywood, 111. Cyclamen, giganteum, fine, thrifty 3-in. stock, $5 per 100. Cash, please. J. W. Miller, Shire- maustown, Pa. Cyclamen grandi, 4-in., 25c. Godfrey Asch- manu, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Cyclamen, 2yo-in., ^sTs^^in., $10r~4-in., $20. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin. 111. ^^^ Cyclamen. J. Hasslach, St. Remy de Prov- ence, France. Cyclamen giganteum. 4-in., 15c. Mosboek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. CYPERUS Cyperus. 4-in., $1.25 per doz.; $8 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. Edgebrook, Chicago, III. DAHLIAS. Bahlias. Peacock Dahlia Farms, Williams- town Junction, P. O. Berlin, N. J. DAHLIAS. Extra heavy individual field clumps. Black Beauty. $:i per 100. Earl of Pembroke, $4 per 100. Countess of X-onsdale. finest for rut flowers. $8 per 100. Wagner Park <.'onservatories. Sidney. O. DAISIES. Daisits, Giant Paris, from 2>i-iu. pots. .$3 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Shasta daisy plants, strong field-grown. $1.50 per 100: $10 per 1.000. Woodward Floral Co., Alvin. Texas^ ^ Marguerites, white and yellow, cuttings. $0 per 1.000: vellow, 2-in.. $2 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. Edgebrook. Chicago. HI. DRACAENAS. Dracaenas. Fragraus. 2 '/.-in., $1.50 per doz.; 3-in., $2; 4-in.. $3; 5-in.. $5. Indivisa. 2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-in.. 75c per doz.; $6 per 100; 7-in., 2Vj-in to 3 ft.. $1.25 each; $15 per doz. Massangeana. 6-in.. $1.25 each; 7-in., $1.50. Terminalis. 3-in.. $1.75 per doz.; 4-in., strong, 35c each; $4 per doz. Geo. Wittbold Co., Edge- brook, Chicago, 111. DRACAENA~1NDIVISA. choice stock. .^-iuT $15 per 100. Order quick. Holton & Huukel Co.. 462 Milwaukee St.. Milwaukee, Wis. Dracaena indivisa. 3-in. pots. $i per 100. C. Eisele. 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadel- phia, Pa. D nu-a^ua Ind.. 3-in.. $5; 4-in.. $10; .5-in., $25 per IdO. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton. N. J. EUONYMOUS. Eiioiiymous variegata, 2i2-in. (golden and sil- ver lean, oOc per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. fERNS. Ferns. Boston, 2-iu., $3 per 100; $25 per l,00u; 0-in., $3 per doz.; .$45 per 100; 7-in., 75c each; $9 per doz.; 8-in., $1 each; $12 per doz.; [l-in., $1.50 each; $18 per doz.; Fern baskets, $1 each. Ferns for dishes. 2-in.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook. Chicago, III. ROOSEVELT FERN is a winner. We offer 2li-in., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; 3-in., $2.50 per doz.; $17.50 per 100. P. 0. B. here. THE CO- NARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Ferns for dishes, 2t:l-in., $3 per loO; $25 per 1,000. Boston ferns, 5-in., $25 per 100; 0-in., $40 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Ferns. Amerpolili. Barrowsii, Scotii, Elegan- tissima, Boston, Jaeksoni, Sword and Whitmaui, from 4-in. pots. $15 per 100. Same varieties, 2ii-in.. $4 per 100. The Dingee & Conavd Co., West Grove, Pa. Ferns for dishes; transplanted, ready for pot- ting, five varieties, $1 per lOu; $0 per 1,000. Ferns, strong plants, 2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Cash please. Kober & Radke, May- wood, 111. Ferns. Boston. Whitmaui, Scholzeli. Scottii, 4- iu. pots. .$2 per doz. ; 5-in. pots. $3 per doz, C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadel- phia, Pa. 5,(J00 Boston ferus for G-in., strong, healthy plants, 25c; 7 and 8-in.. 40c and .50c; 6, 8 and 10-iu., Whitmani, 25c, 50c and 75c. Cash. A. G. Lake, Wellesley Hills, Mass. Boston ferns, 2H-in., 4c; Whitmani, 2^-in., 5c; Elegantissima, Piersoni. and Whitmani, 3-in., 8e; 4-in., 12iAc; D-in., 25c. Mosbark Greenhouse Co.. Onarga, III. Small ferns for dishes, 2''i-in., $3.50~[>er 100; $30 per 1,000; $135 per 5.000 — our selection. Vaughan^s Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Ferns, Boston, 2y.-in., $3 "per 10fl:~.$30 per 1.000. Whitmani, 2i/.-in.. $5 per 100; $40 per 1.000. 250 at 1.000 rates. H. II. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Adiantum Farleyense, strong plants, 4-in.. $4 to $5 per doz. Cash please. Rober & Radke, Maywood. 111. Ferns. Special Roosevelt, SL.'.-in., $2.50 per z. ; $17.50 per 100; $150 per"l,O0O. Geo. A. I doz.; $17.50 per Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Cibotium. 7-in., .$2.50 each. The Geo. Wit? bold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Ferns for dishes, 2>i^~$3.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000; 500 at 1,000 rate. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago, Ferns, Boston, 4-in., $15 per 100; 5-in., $25 per 100; 6-in., $40. The Reeser Floral Co., Si^r i n gfield, O. Adiantum Farleyense, 2t{;-in., $12.50 per 100; 4-in., $40. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincin- uati, O. Ferns. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Godfrey .\«chmaun, 1012_W. Ontni-io_St.,_Philade2phia. 50 Boston, 60 Whitmani, out of ein. azalea pots, 2oc. Cash please, Edgar Easterday, No- komis. 111. Ferns. Boston, .'-in., 25c each. Whitman!, 4-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns. .lohn Scott, Rutland~Rd~and~Er~45tb ' St., Brooklyn, X. Y'. FERNS. 4-in.. Bnston, flue slock. $14 per 100. ' Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. Ferus. Bolibink~&~.\tklns.~ Rutherford~X~J." ■ FICUS. Ficus elastica, 5i.. and 6-iu.. 3Sc. 40c and 50c. Godfrey Aschmanu, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. Ficus elastica. Gin., 50e each; $6 per doz. . Ficus repens, vines. 2y2-in.. 50c each. The Geo. ■ Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, III. Rubber plants. 6-in., ,50c eachl Frank Oechslin. 4911 Quincy St.. Chicago. GENISTAS. Genistas, 5-in., 25c each; dandy stock, $25 per 100. Order ijuick. Holton & Huukel Co., 462 Milwankee_ St., Milwaukee, Wis. Genista Racemosa, fi-iu., .$2.5 per 100. The SliKrrs & Ilarris.in Co., Painesville, O. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, standard varieties, ivv-leaved and scented. 2-in., .$2 per 100; 3-in.. $3." Silver leaf, Nutt and Mt. of Snow, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $4. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, .Md . Geraniums. S. K. Xutt, 2-in. stock, $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1,000. Quick sale; need room. Cash with order. Littleton Floral Co., Littleton, Colorado. Geraniums, cuttings. S. A. Xntt, $ll.,'iO per 1.000. Ricard and Poitevine, $14 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster. Pa. Geraniums, Nutt. Bucbnei\ Ricard, Perkins, Poitevine. 2-in., .f2 jier 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, .\. .7. GERBERA. Gerbera Jnniesoni and .4duet. J. Hasslach, St. Kemy de Provence, France. GREENS. Greens, fancy ferns. $1,50 per 1,000. Galax, bronze and green. $1.25 per 1,000. Sphagnum moss, large bales. .$1.50. Leucothoe sprays, green, $1 per 100; $7.50 per l.OOO. Boxwood, 20c per lb.; 50 lbs., case, $7.50. Magnolia leaves, green and bronze, basket. $2.25; 6 bas- kets, $2 each. Michisan Cut Flower Exchange, Inc.. 38-40 BiT.adw.-:y. Detroit. Micli^ Greens, holly, $J per case. Ilollv wreaths, $10. $12.50 and $15 per 100. Laurel wreathing, 2Uc and 3c per yard. Mistletoe, per case, $3.5<> to $5. Lycopodium. 10-yd. rolls. 5c to 8c per yard. F. B. WooU-y, 152 Dock St., Philadel- phia, Pa. Greens, galax. green, 50c per 1.000; $3.50 per case of 10,000. Ferns, fancy and dagger, 80c per 1,000; $3.50 per case of 5,000. Green leu- cothoe, regular lengths, $1.75 per 1.000; 10 to IG-in., $1 per 1,000. Laurel leaves, 3oc perj 1.000. Sheet moss, 5c per lb. J. H. Von CanoDi & Co.. Banner Elk, N. C. Greens, bouquet green, XXX holly, laure! wreathing, holly and evergreen wreaths, mis- tletoe, pines, wreathing, immortelles, and Xmas bells. Vaughans Seed Store, Chicago and New York. English Holly. 25 lbs.. 75c per lb.: 50 lbs., COc per lb.; 100 lbs.. 50c per lb. The SibsoD Rose Nurseries, 1180 Milwaukee Ave,, Portland, Ore. Greens, fresh cut evergreens and mosses; dec- orating material. The Kervan Co., 119 W, 28th St., New York. Greens, bouquet green. Christmas trees and boughs for cemeteries. Northern Michigan Ever- green Nursery, S. W. Cur. Clark St. Bridge, Chicago. ~ M ISTLETOE— Silliman's every sprig berried brand. Now booking orders for December ship- men t^__.\^_B^ ill i man Si, Co.. Boone. Iowa. Christmas green of all kinds. For prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Greens, wild smilax and decorative greens. George M. Carter, Evergreen, Ala. i Southern Wild Smilax. Caldwell The Woods- man Co., Evergreen, Ala. Xmas holly, single ease, $3.75; 5 cases, $3750 per case. H. Austin, Felton, Del. GUAVAS. strawberry Gnava, 4-in.. $10 per 100. T.~D. Boliertson. Fnllerlon, Calif. HARDY PLANTS. Hardy phloY, field-grown, $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, Ohio^ Moonvine, white, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-ln., $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Aliout It igii. The American plorist. 1065 I'lilox and iria, $1 poi- lori; $10 iicr 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancuster, Pa. "llcrharoous plants. Bobbiiik & Atkins, RutU- cTf..rcl. N. .T. HOLLYHOCKS. II,.lh h.i.lis, .llil.. 7r>c- per 100; $5 per 1,000. I. C. .Siliiiiiilt. Ilrislol. Vu. HELIOTROPES. IIfllotri>i»?. 5 vnrs.. 2-in.. *2 pi-r 100. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons t'o.. Wliiti- .\Iarsli, Md. "llellntrope, 2-iii., .$2 per 100: :i in.. .$4. The r.eo. Witll>f.lrt Oo.. KdKi-lir.H.k. l-liii-agn. 111. HYDRANGEAS. ilvilraiiKca (llaksa. 4-in.. 2 anil ?, shoots. $15 per 100; Ti-in., li lo W shoots. .$20 per 100; 6-in.. a to 5 shoots. .'S;tn per lOO. Extra specimens for tnbs. 12 to lr> shoots. $1 each. The Storrs & Ilarrison Co., Painesville, O. H.vdrangca Otaksa, C-in., 5 to 0 branches, $20 per 100: 4 branches, .$15. Souvenir de Claire, 7 to 10 branclu's. ,$2,'> per 100. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, Wayne Co., New York State. IVIES. Parlor Iv.v. Seneeio Scandens. 2-in., $2 per 100; ;!-in.. $3 per loii. R. Vincent. Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsh, .Md. Ivy, English, 3-iu., T.'jc per doz. ; 4-in., $1.50 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Ivy. English. 2-in.. .$2 per 100: .Sin., $.5. r" Vincent. Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. ~Ivv% Oerman" 2-in.. ,$2 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold_Co.,_Edgebrcxik, Chicago^ 111. Engli.sh ivy, 3-in.. $5 per 100. T. D. Robert- so]i. FnlliTton. Calif. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Jerusalem riienies. G-in.. full of borries. 2r>c tn 50e. Gnflfrev AsobmaDn, 1012 W. Ontario .St., I'lHlad.-lplii;.. IJVNTANAS. _ Lantana Delicatissima. 2-in., $2 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook. Chicago. 111. Lantanas, 32 vars.. 2 in.. $2 per 100; 3-in., $3. R. Vincent, .Tr.. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import Lily of the Valley, ehunps. .<22 p -r 100. Lily of the Valley pips, medium. $12.r.u per lOlJO: London Market. .1114. 50 per HKin. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Lily of the valley. den, Holland. Jacs Smits. Ltd., Naar- Lily of the valley. Otto Mann, Leipzig, Sax- ony. _Germany. Lily of the valley, Berlin and Hamburg grades. McHutehison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. From Storage. Lilv of the vulley. enid stniaue. .$1.75 per 100; $15 per 1.000. Chicago Market Brand, .112 per 100; $16 per 1,000. H. N. Bruns, 3038-40-42 West Madison St., Chicago. LOBELIAS. Lobelias. Catherine Mallard. 2-iii.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edge- brook, Chicago, III. "Lobelia~Kathleen~M7lllml7"2^in.. $2 per lOO'. R. Vincent. Jr.. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. MUSHROOM SPAWN. _ _ _ ■ Mnshn.onis. Kilslish. 25 lbs.. $2: 100' lbs.. $6.50. Garden City, 25 bricks, .$,S.50; 1,000 bricks. $12. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New_York. Mtishrooni Spawn. Anierican Spawn Co. Lambert's Pure Culture. St. Paul. .Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Altlieas. I'nrsythias, F'rivet. llerberries, llydran;:eas. Spireas, Deutzias, Philadelphns, Weigelas, Viburnums. Write for prices and sizes. THE CONARD & JONES CO.. West Grove, Pa.^ ~^^~ Oe: Blajiche, 3 to Althaea, white, 3 to 4 ft 4 ft., 6c. The Dingee & Couard Co., West Grove. Pa. ____^ Viburnum plica turn, specimen plants, 4 to 6 ft., 15c; 12 to 18 ins., 7c: 8 to 10 ins., 5c. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Nursery stoc^k. large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemhx'ks. Anderson Nurseries. Chestnut Hill, Pbiladel[ibia. Specimen Shrubs. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chi- cago and New York. Nursery st<^K-Us, it] ell's Nursury, Itevi- pie ly. and peach Ohio. trees. Mitch- ORCHIDS. llKliiils ..r all kiL mil. N. .1. ds. Lager & Hurrell Sum- Orchids. Cattleya FrHLOX. I'lib'X Drummond Rcniy di- I'mvcnce, 1 gr. Franc fl. J. Hasslach, St. POINSETTIAS. POIXSETTH. HEADQUARTERS. Good strong stock showing color. 3-in., $10 per 100: 5-in., made-up, $U to .$9 per doz.; O-in.. $9 to $12 per doz. Cash please. Rober & Radke, Maywood, III. Poinsettias, 3-in., 15c; 4-in., 25c; and C- 35c to .50c. Godfrey Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Poinsettias, 2-in., $5; $12.50: 4-in.. $20; 5-in., Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, III. Aschmann, 1012 W. $10; 3^-in., 6-in. pans, 75c. PRIMULAS. Primula Obcotiir-a (irandi.. i>^^-'\n., 25c; Chi- nensis, 4-in., lOc; 5i^-in.. $2.50 per do?:. God- frev Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadel- phia. Primroses in variety. Chinese, obconica and F(u-besil. 2"^-in., .$5; 3-in., $8; 4-in., $12.50. G.-.,. A. Kuhl, Pekin. III. Primroses, Obconica Alba and Rosea. $2 per MO; Obcouica Gigantea, 2V(-in., $2.50. Jos. H. r'unninghmn, Delaware, Ohio. Primula obconica, 3-in.. .$6 per 100. I*rimula Siiii-usis, 4-iu., $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. The <;c(i. Wittbold Cif., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Primula Sinensis. J. Hasslach, St. Remy de ProvcHci*, France. Primula Obconica, 4-in.. 10c; 5-in., 20c. Mos- b:i>k Grei'idionse Co., Ouarga, 111. PRIVET. Ciiliforuia privet. For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere iu this issue. Chas. Black, Hightstown, N. J. California privet, 3 to 5 ft.. 10c; 2 to 3 ft.. .5c-: IS trt 24 ins.. 3c. The Dingee & Conard Co., Wi'St Grove. Pa. RESURRECTION PLANTS. Ursnrrc(-ti«in plants. 2." -in. cir. open, $2.50 per 101), mailed. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 167, Mexico City. ROSES. ROSES. Send for complete list. Per 100 American Pillar, 3-year $35.00 American Pillar, 2-ycar 25.00 Dorothy Perkins 12.00 Lady Gay. 4 to 5 ft 16.00 THE CONARD & JONES CO., WEST GROVE, PA. Rose White Killarney, Killarney Queen, Dark Pink Killarney, Double Pink Killarney, Lady Ilillingdon, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Melody, Mrs. Taft (Antoine Revoire). For prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. 200.000 Roses and Shrubs. WiTitzer's World Wonder Cannas. Get our price list; it will pay you to send for it today. The Conard & Jones Co.. West Grove. Pa. ROSES, strong 3-in.. ready to bench. White and Pink Killarney. Richmond and Perle. $6 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Roses. 1-year-old Kiclimond. $3 per 100; $25 per lolH). Gi'O. Ri-jnberg, 102 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. New Rose Sunburst, own roots. $30 per 100; $250 per 1.000; grafts. $5 per 100 additional. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Roses. McHutehison ..% Co., 17 Murray St., New Y'ork. Roses. Double White Killarney for March delivery. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Roses on own roots, builrted. bedding. H. P.'s hybrids and teas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. ^^ Roses, Pink Killarney. W. H. Elliott, Brigh- ton, Mass. American Beauties from bench. $5 per 100. ('. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Rescs. Leedle Floral Co., Springfield, O. SALVIAS. Salvias, cuttings. Bonfire and Zurich. $6 per 1.000: 2-in., $2 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. ""Salvia. Bonfire and Zurich. 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in.. $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White .Marsh, Md. SEEDS. Scfds, vegetable and flower. Watkins & Simp- si.n, Ltd.. 12 Tavistock St., Covent Garden, Lon- don, England. Seed, Coba?a Scandens. $2 per lb., postpaid. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 167, Mexico City. Tomato seeds, best stocks, all varieties. The Haven Seed Co.. Santa Ana, Calif. Seeds of all kinds. James Vick's Sons, Roches- ter, N. Y'. I "S'-'-ils. Ernst Bi'uary, Erfurt, Germany, If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About II 1066 Fhe American Florist. Dec. 2^ sow NOW If you want tbem for early Spring bales. 6 Tr. Tr. Pkts. Pkts. Begonia Bedding Queen, finest pink. $2.50 $0.50 Gracilis luminosa, finest red 2.50 0.50 Triumph, finest white 2.50 0.50 O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Seeds. — The fumous Mii-hif::in Favorite Cow Pea has been grown in Michigan twenty con- secutive years without a failure. The hardiest, healthiest, most prolific variety-. .41 so stock seed of Russian Wax Cooking Peas. Edw. E. Evans. Lock Box_422. _Wcst Branch, Mich. Seeds~ sunflower, $3.50 per 100 lbs. J. Bolgi- ano & Son, Baltimore, Md. Seeds. AH sorts of garden and flower seeds. J, Hasslach, St. Remy de Provence, France. Seeds, vegetable and garden, Kel way's Cele- brated English Strains. Write for prices. Kel- way & Son, Langport. Somerset, England. Seed, Cynosurus Cristatus. Wm. Power Co., Waterford. Ireland. Seeds. Qowor for 1912. Frederick Roemer, Qiiedlinhiirg. Germany. Seeds, peap and beans. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Ragids, Mich. SMILAX. Smilax, 3-in. pots, $4 per 100. C. Elaele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Smilax. Wood Bros.. Fishkill, N. Y. SOLANUMS. S"laiuiin Aculentis.^imum, 6*in., 50 each; $2.25 per doz. The Gcu. Wittbold Co.. Edgebrook, Chicago. 111. TRADESCANTIA. Tradescantia variegata, 2-in., 40c per doz. ; $3 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, III. Tradescantia Zebrina multicolor, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Vegetable plants, cabbage plants, $1 per 1,000; in 5,0u0 lots. Lettuce, 5 best varieties, $1 per 1,000 in 5,000 lots. Tomato, 5 best varieties, 214-in. pots, $20 per 1,000. Blick Floral Co., Norfolk. Vu. Vegetable plants. Double Curled Parsley, strong fleld-gro-nn, $1.2,^ to $2 per 1,000. June sowed sturdy little plants, $1 per I.OUO. Let- tuce, Grand Rapids, cboice stock, $1 per 1.000; J8.50 per 10,000. Elmer Uawllngs, Wholesale Grower, Olean, N. Y. Lettuce, Grand Rapids Forcing, good stock, plants $1 per 1,000. Danville Floral Co., Dan- yJUe, 111. VERBENAS. Verbenas, red, white and var.. 2-lu., $2 per 100; 3-in., $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Verbenas. R. C 70c per 100; $6 per 1,000; express paid. S. L). Brant, Clay Center, KaliS. Lemon Verbenas, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-ln., .$3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Verbenas, 2^-in., now ready. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. VINCAS. Vincas, -l-in.. .$2 per doz.; $15 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. BOILERS. Boilers. The Moninger-Furman; 200 sizes and styles. John C. Monioger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Boilers. The Superior Standard. The Supe- rior Machine & Boiler Works, 850 Superior St.. Chicago. Boilers. Metropolitan Material Co., 1394 Met- ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Boilers. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th & Iron Sts.. Chicago. Wilks' self- feeding hot water boilers. S. Wilks Mfg. Co., 3503 Shields Ave., Chicago. Boilers, all sizes. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago. Boilers for greenhouses. Giblln & Co., Utlca, N. Y. Boilers. Lord & Burnbam Co., Irvlngton, N. Y. BUILDING MATERIAL, Building material. Cypress is far more dura- ble than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men furnished to superintend erec- tion when de.«ired. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset. Boston, Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress semi-iron frame or truss houses. Hot- Iied sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co. , 1133 Broadway, New York. Building material, cypress, sash bars, green- house material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Black- hawk St., Chicago. Building material, greenhouse material and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Wash- ington red cedar. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Shef- field Ave.. Chicago. Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash. Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. Building material. Louisiana cypress, pecky cypress, hotbed sash. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1357 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. INSECTICIDES Insecticides. Carmen's Ant i pest Insecticide and fiingicide, $1.50 per gal. Perfection Cbem. Co., Flushing. N. Y. Insecticides. Aphine, $1 per quart; $2.50 per gal. Fungine, 75c per quart; $2 per gal. Al- phine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder, $3 per bag 100 lbs. The H. A. Stoothoff Co., Mount Vernon, N. Y. Nikoteen, pint bottle, $1.50. Nikoteen Aphis Punk, $6.50 per case of 12 paraffined boxes. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sitetches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 SJieffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and ► ketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern designs. Hitch- ings Co., 1170 Broadway, New York, Greenhouse construction of all kinds, and con- servatories. Estimates and catalogues on re- quebt. The Foley Mfg. Co., 2541 So. Artesian Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse Construction, semi-iron green- houses, new truss houses, iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. GOLD FISB. Gold Fish, Aquarium plants, Castles. Globes and all Supplies. Send for catalogue. ADBURNDALE GOLDFISH CO., 920 Randolph St., Chicago, 111. GUTTERS Gutters. Jennings' improved iron gutters. Diller, Caskey & Keen, 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Gutters. Garland's. A gutter with a reuta- tion. Geo. M. Garland Co., Des Plaines, III. MISCELLANEOUS. Lehman wagon heaters. Lehman Bros. . 10 Bond St., New York. Jas. W. Erringer, General Western Sales Agent, 20 E. Randolph St., Chi- cago. Pillshury's Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. Dennisoo Florist Tags. Dennison Mfg. Co., Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, St. Lou is^ Cut flower and design boxes, all sizes. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Gummed gold, silver and purple letters. J. Lichtenberger. 1564 Ave, A, New York. Return traps. Taylor Steam Specialty Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Pipes, flues and greenhouse fittings. Illinois Pipe Mfg. Co., 2113 S. Jefferson St., Chicago. Day lite glass cleaners; for prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Andersen Specialty Co., 4648 Calumet Ave., Chicago. Gravity Soil Carriers. Mathews Gravity Car- rier Co.. Merriam Park, St. Paul, Minn. Superior Carnation Staple, 1,000 for 50c, post- paid. F. W. Waite. 293 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Photographs of horticultural subjects. Nathan R. Graves, 413 Hay ward Bldg.. Rochester. N. Y. Wagner plant boxes for palms, boxwood, bay trees, etc. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sid- ney, O. Sunlight double glass sash for hot-beds and cold frames. Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co., 934 E- Broadway. Louisville. Ky. POTS. PANS, ETC. The Red Pot. C. C. Pollworth Co. All roads connect with Milwaukee. Cherry red standard flower pots. The Mt. Gilead Tile & Pottery Co., Mount Gilead, O. Pots, plain and fancy. L. Hrudka Pottery Co.. 2619 H€frndon St.. Chicago. Pots. J. A. Bauer Pottery Co., 415-21 Ave. 33. Los Angeles. Calif. STAKES. Cane Stakes. Standard grade, 0 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 500 for $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per 100, 60c; per 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. -r^-'. THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120 page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- »tains many chapters t covering all sides of growing, propagating I storing, etc., and also some pagesof valuable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources. A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE. POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. The Early Advertisement Gets There \ You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds About It igii. The American Florist. 1067 WILKS' Hot Water Boilers AKI TBI MOST ECONOMICAL Boiler for Greenhouses No Night nreman Required with oar SELF-FEEDING HOT WATER BOILERS. Send for Catalog and Prices. S. WILKS MFG. CO., !)B03 Shields Ave. CHICAGO Greer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true., because both bevels are on the same side. Can't twist and break the £lass in driving. Galvan- ized and win not rust. I rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Poin is patented. No others like it. Order from your deale^ or direct from us. 1000.75c. postpaid. ^ Samples free. HENB7 A. DKEEB.I 714 Cbeitnat Street^ PhUadalpUi. SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rnst GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best. Last forever. Otsi 30,000 poDDdi DOW in uie. A snre preventative ol rlliiiUpping. ESectlve on Uree or small Elass. BasT to drive. Easy to extract. Two sizes H and K. 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra: 7 lbs. tor $2.60 ISlba. for $5.00. by express. For sale by the trade. RANDOLPH & McCUMXNTS, Snccessors to Chaa. T. Slebert. Ranm S Beattj' Sts.. Plttsbnrd' Siebert's Zinc Glasiiis Points. Good for small or large elaas. do not rust, easy to drive % and H inch Per lb 40c.5-lbs, $1.8S. 30'lbs. $7.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. Chlcafto NewTork. Albany, N Y, November is notable (or the num- ber of fashionable weddings in the city. The first was that of George Cabot Ward Low of Brool. THE CAMP Garfield Bide.. Clevrland. O. A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cjcai Leaves, Metal Veeifpia and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — 404-412 Eitl 34»h %L NEW YORK. TIMF K mrtlMFV Save H the time greening youi liniL 13 mUllLI designs by using Florists' Greenine Pins. 20c per lb., and you get from 1000 to 1100 to the lb. Ten lbs. or over, 15c per lb. Write for prices on larger quantities. Wm . Schlatter * Son . Sprinefleld Mass. Uention the American Florist when viriting REED & KELLER, 122 W. 26tll St.. NEW TORK. FLORIST'S SUPPLIES. We Manafactnre all Onr MetMl Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Oreeiu and all Florists' Requisites. Flease meniion the American Florist when writing. 200°< Onr sales to Horists for 1910 wer« 200* in- crsaae over 1909 and every customer satisfied. RETURN TRAP Exhaust ValveA jusi meet Waterlnlet Steam Inlet Plug Ta)lor steam Specialty Co., BATTLE CREEK, MICH. Write Department A for new catalogue. Now is the Time To Subscribe to the Horticultural Trade Journal i « Published weekly. The Largest Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual sub- scription for weekly and quarterly Dumbers. One Dollar. (Interna- tional money order). Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets and topics. The Horticultural Printing Gompaiy, BURNLST. ENGLAND I i^ll. The American Florist. 1069 CYPRESS Is Far More Durable Than PINE. ^CYPRESS?! Sl^SH BARS UPT0?32 FEETOR LONGER. GREENHOUSE AND OTH,ER BUILDING MATERIAL, MEN FURNISHED TO SUPERINTEND ERE^cfioN WHEN Desired. Send for our Circular's. THE,^^.S+eArf\5 lumber (o., flE(^a>IS£T.:£.0STON. ti-lASS. Mention the American Florist when writiKi THE STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINERY The old reliable machinea are the most powerful, least complicated of any oa the market The Standard Steam Trap Ask someone who Is aseing a Standard for his opinion of it. Write for catalogue, E. fflPPARD- CO., Tfounestown. OUo Mention the American Florist when writint ALL Nurserymen Seedsmen and Florists wishinK to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticnltaral Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 101 0 of the best continental houses. Annual subscripti'^n to cover cost of postatre. 75c. As the H A. is a purely trade medium, appli- cants should with the subscription send a copy of their catalog orotberevidencethat they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address Editors of "H. A." Chllwell Nurseries. tOWD HAN, Notts, England. ttention the American Florist when wntinst The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES WRITE FOR riGDRES. 557 Plymouth Place, CHICAQO 60RHAM & CHAPLINE DDIIITCDV ^'<**° Prices on all rnllllLllI Kinds of Printing. Poniiac BIdg, Harrison & Dearborn Sts., Chicago :::i$3-50 1000 Letter Heads 1000 Envelopes... For Photographs of Horticultural Subjects For lllnstratlng Catalogue!, Price Liiti, Clrcnlari. etc.. write NATHAN R. BRAVES, SJu^iffl":!.^ 413>»14 Hayward Bldg.. Rocbester, N. T. Edward Brockmann, Irondcquoit, N. Y., Builds L. S; B. Houses Twice in One Year. "The greenhouse material yon shipped to me last spring is very satisfactory. The gal- vanized iron ice clearing eave plate and sash bar clasps make an everlasting job. The 1 \^- inch columns set in concrete in combination with the cross ties give great strength to the giant arch. The entire construction has a neat appearance in which we take much pride. "I like yonr materials liecause they are sO easy to erect, and that's why I gave yon an order for that last house this fall." Yours very truly, Lord & Bflrnham Company, «* <'«'^"pS"p Factories: IRVINGTON, N.Y., and DES PLAINES, ILL. Boston Tremont Bailding. ladelphla Chicago FranKlin Bank BIdg. Rookery Bldg Wired Toothpicks lO.OOOt 11.75: 50.000. $7.3U. Manufactured by W J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample fre«. For sale by dealers. H.BAYERSDORFER&GO. j^\\ Florists' ^1 Supplies. 1129 Arch Street. rHILADELPBIA. PA. Send foroor new cntnlnilre Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada Price $3.00 Postpaid. American Florist Co. 440 S.Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Cattle Manure in Bags Shredded or Pulverized Pure— dry— uDiform and reliable. The best of all maDures for the W\ greenhouse. Ftoiists all over the country are using it instead of rough manure. Pulverized Sheep Manure ^^ Absolutely the bestSheep Manure on the market. Pure manure and nothing else The be^t fertilizer for carnations and for liquid top dressing. Unequalled for ail held use. Write for circulars and prices. The Pulverized Manure Company, 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago Mention the American Florist when writino BICHBINDER BROS., S18-20MUwmkee Ave., CHICAGO. Florists* Ice Boxes Maoufacturerfl and Dealers of Store and Office Fixtures. Tel. Monroe 5616. Uention the American Florist when writing lOTO The American Florist. Dec. 2, FIRST-CLASS Second Hand Boilers Fnlly Guaranteed Note the low prices quoted on these Boilers- suitable f>or vreeohouses. We would suggest ordering at once if you wish to take advao- tage. 2 42 in. « 10 ft. Rewaoee Fire Bo.\ Boilers $ 50 00 2 42 ID. > IIH ft. Kewanee Fire Box Boilers 175 00 1 54 in. X 12 ft. Hot Water Internally Fired Boiler 203 00 1 54 in. X 12 ft Internal Fired Si. am Bjiler 225 OC 4 60 in. I 16fl. Horizontal Tubular Boilers Each 275 00 All kinds of first class secoi d hand Boiler Tubes, PipinB. Fitiinss, Valves, etc. Write far our latest Price List No. 47, GMCAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. 35tli and Iron Sts., CHICAGO Wichita. Kans. Retail trade conditions are fair, the volume of business running about the same as la^t season for corresponding dates. Chrysanthemums of course pre- dominate, and some very good stock is .selling at quite reasonable prices. Other stock such as roses, carnations and violets, are about equal to demand. Carnations seem to be off crop with all the florists and they are counting on a full crop for Christmas in conse- quence. XOTES. W. H. Culp & Co. are cutting some fine chrysanthemums this season. At present they are showing Dr. Engue- hard. W. H. Chadwick and Golden "R^edding in especially good form. This firm has equipped their heating plant with fuel oil burners and are well pleased with the result. It so hap- pened that the cold snap Xovember 1:2 was the trial trip for the oil burners, and the way they handled the situation settled all question as to their efficiency in emergency requirements. November 12 was "blizzard day," the temperature falling (lO degrees in less than 24 hours, showing II) degrees for low point, breaking the record for November. The fall in temperature was accompanied by a high wind and it surely was interesting for the florist. W. H. Culp & Co. handled the decora- tion for the 32d degree Scottish Rite Masonic banquet. The tables were laid for 1.000. and considerable stock was used. F. Kuechenmeister followed the next day with a decoration for 600 Shriners in the same dining-room. Chas. P. Mueller arranged several wedding decorations last week, one of which was quite an elaborate church wedding. Brackenberry of Kansas City is again with Chas. P. Mueller in the ca- pacity of storeman. Norval Kline, with Schurr Green- houses. Hutchin.son. Kansas, was a week-end visitor. A. Goldenberg. bulb merchant of New- York, called upon the trade Saturday, November 18. W. I. Chit.4. Toronto, o.nt.— The Ontario Horti- cultural Association at its sixth an- nual convention held November l.j elected the following oflicers : Rev. A. H. Scott, Perth, president; J. P. Jaffray. Gait, first vice-president; W. Jeffers Diamond, Belleville, second vice-president; H. B. Cowan, Peter- boro. treasurer; J. Locjcie Wilson, To- ronto, secretar.v. To TeD All the Good Points of Our Construction in thia advertisement are planning any tions, itwill .pay TRUSSED SASHBAK AND SONFRAnE HOUSES is impossible. If you rebuilding or addi- you to write us. CONCRETE BENCH nODLDS AND GREENHOUSE APrUANCES The most effective and eco nomical material there ii for spraying plants and blooms. Ii skillfully eitract- ed from leaf to baccoand carefully re&oed: it ii clean asd easy to apply. ^1 • 1 _ -^ ^ ..^^ .-_ __ does the work when iNiKoteen ;!sr'« oin«'« pani. on pipM or oTer a Bame. FnU Pint Bottlea. SUSP. Nikoteen for spraTiBK plants and b Nikoteen Nikoteen Aphis Pnnk Specially preparod for famtfating closed housea. It vaporizet the Nicotioe evealr and witkoDt watte. Nothior ke«p« a ko«M fre« froB Aphit so cheaply. Price S6.50 per cast if 12 pviffiMd bim- All Seedsmen. CUT FLOWER AND Design Boxes All sjiea. Imnil prteea, Write C. C. PoUworth Co^ MILWAIJKEX. THE BEST BugKillerand Bloom Saver For PROOF Write lo P. R. PALETHORPE COMPANY, Owensboro.Ky Carman's are easy to kill with ^ mSECnCIDB AND FUNGICIDI For tbc Garden, Orchard and GreenlionM Non-poiionoui and harmleai to vegetation. Rills Green Fly, Aphides. Bark Lice, nrlps, Meal; Bag, Red Spider, Scale, Wire Worms, Ants and Slngi. This ii the Grower s Friend. Handy to nie. cheap and eflective. mixei readily in water. Destroya all insect pesti and keepi down filth. Clrculara on appll- cation. S1.50 per gallon. Alio io qoarta. half galtona and in bulk. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., FLDSHING, N. T. ApproTed by the New York State AKricnl- tnral Dept. Certificate No. 223. July 8. 1910 Guaranteed under insecticide act 1910 Serial No. 91 of U. S. Ajricullaral Dept, Vention the American Florist when uiritino The fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bag 100 lb>. Satisfaction gu.iranteeil or money back : why try clie.ap substttuteB tliat niaKers do not dare to foiarantee '.' TIE E. A. srOOIEOFF CO.. MOtTST VERNON. N. T. Greex B.\y. Wis. — William Van Lan- genduck. one of the employes of Charles DeClere, has been removed to St. Vincent hospital where he was operated upon for appendicitis. Springfieu). O.— The annual ban- quet of the Flori.sts' Club was held in the Commercial Club rooms November l.a The club endorsed the purchase of property for a municipal park and plans to increase the membership w'ere discussed. A display of roses and chrysanthemums was made by the Leedle Floral Co. EVANS' Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Catalog Quaker City Machine Works, Rlcnmood,Ind WE are way ahead of last year in the volume of our collection business; but still we can do yet more. Do not wait but send us now all your over due accounts. Rates and methods on appli- cation . nit National Florist's Board of Trade .Nlwroiii SAVED 50% Pipes, Flues •ad Caiiogs thorouchly OTcrhaulad nd rnarai teed. OreenboiH Fittinf a of tTtry deacripdao. ILLINOIS PIPE a VOG. CO., 2118 S. Jelteraon St., CBICAOO igii. The American Florist. 1071 CAN SHIP ANY SIZ E AT ONCE Send for Catalogue. KROESCHELL BROS. CO. 452 West Erie Street, CHICAGO - Just the remedy for the black aphis od chrysanthemums— red spider and thrips en carnations— creenfly on roses— mealy bug on ffardeniB.s and crotoDS— scale on ferns, palms and other decorative stock. $2.60 Dcr ftaUoH; $1.00 per anart. United States and Canada. Fuosine has has no equal for carcation rust, rust oq chrysanthemums and mildew on roses $2.00 per gallon; 75c per quart. United States and Canada. There is but one convincing way for you to become familiar with the merits of Apbine and Funcrine. and that is— test them out your- self—it will prove worth your while. For Sale by Seedsmen. Manufactured by Aphin* Manufacturing Company MADISON N- J. tiention the American Florist when xoritina TheMastin Antomatic White= wash and Spraying Machine Is Reliable, Practical and Durable. When the machine is filled to within six inches of the top, a few strokes of the pump will compress enough air in the tank to produce a continuous mist -like spray for 15 minutes. Write for Catalog and aetails to Department C. Sold through Seedsmen. Dealers in Florists' and Poultry Supplies. J. G. MASTIN & CO. 3124 West Lake St.. CHICAGO. lU. Uention the American Florist when writing Greenhouse Material and Sash 01 Every Description. Get Our Prices and Cataloeue. S. Jacobs S Sons, E.tabi,.hed i87i 1361 -1383 Flushing Ave Brooklyn, N. Y Attentlonll Glass Buyersll GREENHOUSE GLASS. Yon will save money if yon obtain onr prices before you buy. Quality A No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable white paint for this purpose. Half barrels, (86 gallons) per gal., $1.76. 6 gal. pails, per gal., $1,80. H. N. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLESALE GLASS AND PAINTS, Long Distance Phone 651-659 West Washinglon Boulevard, CHICAGO. Monroe 4994. „ „ , , „. . Near Desplalnes Street. Florists! INSURE YOUR PLANTS IN WINTER at but a trifling cost «II-1LEH1VIAN WAGON HEATER Ov._-r Half a Million in use by Floiiats. etc Tho cost of heatine is onlv TWO CENTS f-r TWELVE HOURS COMIN- UOUS HEAT. Send for descriptive circular to LEHMAN BROS., JAS. W. ERRINQER, MANUFACTURERS. General Western Sales Agent, 10 Bond St., NEW YORK. 20 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. GRAVITY SOIL CARRIER lu conveying Bench Soil into or out of Greenhouses, Saves Money, Labor and Wear and Tear on Benches and Houses PEIRCE BROTHERS, Waltham, Mass., use onr Gravity Soil Carrier and say: "Tbe Carrltr easily paid for Itself tae first week we bad It la operation. ' INEXPENSIVE. For further particulars and prices address Mathews Gravity Carrier Co., ^r'^pAu^. PARK* MINN. For RELIABLE STOCK From REUABLE DEALERS Keep Tab on Advts. in THE FLORIST 1072 The American Florist. Dec. 2, THE GIARANTEED GREENHOISE Wh^t sort of a guarantee does your local planing mill g ve yon on )?reenhonse material? What sort of a gnarantee does the interior finish manufacturer give jou on greenhouse material? AVhat sort of a guai antee can any firm give that is obliged to go out and buy most of the material after they get your order? Now we are serious about this guarantee proposition. For many years we have tried to devise a mtthod of identifica- tion for our material so that we could unconditionally guarantee it. We think we have at last hit on a plan, We have not worked ic out in detail hut you will hear more about it very shortly. We want yon to know now that every piece of material that we sell is sold with an absolute guarantee. We want you to know that we are interested as a firm, also personally, in each and every customer and we intend that each of these customers shall have the full- est measure of satisfaction. This guarantee will be made very binding. Before you build another greenhouse get figures from a firm that makes nothing else but green- houses. The first step is to get onr catalogues. . J , ., . No. 6 Heating Goods, Pipes, etc. Send tor the one you WSntI no. ? Greenhouse Materials. No. 8 The Moninger Boiler. JOHN C. MONINGER CO., 902 Blackhawk St., CHICAGO Rush Orders Filled and shipped im- mediately from our large stock. Ventilaling Appara us and Greenliouse Fittings that are the best ever. Give us a trial order and let us prove it. Our catalog gives a full description. Write for one. ADVANCE CO., Richmond, Ind. Northampton, Mass. The chrysanthemums at the Bridge Street Greenhouses, A. B. Graves, pro- prietor, have been the best in years, but the demand is light. Bedding plants are grown extensively and a large stock of geraniums is being propagated. There is a fine lot of Primula obconica and Chinensis and cinerarias which will soon be in salable condition, and a house of Asparagus Sprengeri is grown for greens. H. W. Field, Main street, was com- pelled to seek a milder climate and is spending the winter in California. The employes report an excellent cut of roses, carnations, violets and chrysan- themums with good demand, the high- er priced chrysanthemums selling the most readily. A full line of potted plants are also grown and tliey look well. F. D. Keyes, Florence, has his new King construction house completed. The walls are made of three feet of cement and four feet of glass. One end is reserved for forcing and the other is planted to carnations. He re- ports the sales as good. The Montgomery Rose Co., East Hadley, report good growth and cut with steady demand. They will add another house this season to the two now erected which are of King con- struction. Chas. Feiker, the Bay State florist, recently held a chrysanthemum exhi- bition at his houses. The carnations and general stock are looking fine. Chas. Sanderson has completed planting in his violet plants. He makes these his specialty, growing 3,000 plants for wholesale trade. G. '•rORTIl[B[STRESllTS" Use a Superior Return Flue Boiler for Greenhouse Heating SEND FOR CATALOGUE 1 Superior Machine & Boiler Worics 846-848 W. Superior St., CHICAGO, ILL. Pecky Cypress Pedty Cypress is the greatest money saver discovered In years. Will last at least three times as long as any other wood for bench material. We can make immediate shipments at all times from onr large stock. Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheatliing, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. WRITE FOR PRICES. ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER CO. Hawthorne and Weed Ste., CHICAGO. Telepliones: Lincoln 41 0 and 411 '« / \ y. CUT FLOWER BOXES V EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. 4 \ / L OF HIGH GRADE... Boilers For GREENHOUSES See Our Cataloeue. H^watSr*! GIBLIN & CO., Utica, K. T. ■' Be Americ Mmerica is "the Prow of the IIessbI; iherB may be mare comfort Amidships, but u/b are ths Urst to touch Unknown Boas." CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, DECEMBER 9, 1911. Vol. XXXVll. No. 1227 TheAmerigan Florist Twenty-Sixth Year. Copyright, 1911, by American Florist Company Entered as Second-Class Matter Nov. U, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois. under act of March 3, 1879. Published Evert Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, , 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. : Registered Cable Address; Ameflo, Chicago Subscription, United States and Mexico, 81.00 a year; Canada 82.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August, 1901. Address all correspondence subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co. , 440 S. Dearborn St. , Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— Geo. Asmus, Chicago, President; Richard Vincent, Jr., Baltimore, Md., A''ice- Pres.; H. B. Dorner, Urbana, 111., Sec'y; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treas. Officers-Elect — Richard Vincent, Jr., Baltimore, Md., Pres.; August Pobhlmann, Chicago. Vice-Pres.; John Young, New York, Sec'y; W. F. Kabting, Buffalo. N. Y.. Treas. Next meeting at Chicago, August, 1913. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Twenty-sixth annual convention to be held at Milwaukee, Wis.. 1912. John J. Stephens, Columbus, O., Pres.; Bellet Lawson, Jr.. River Grove, III., Sec'y-Treas. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Annual convention and exhibition November, 1912. Charles H.Totty, Madison, N. J., Presi- dent; C.W. Johnson. MorganPark, 111., Secretary f AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Nextannual meeting and exhibition at Detroit, Mich., January 10-12. 1912. A. Farenwald. Ros- lyn, Pa., President; Philip BRiETMEYEa. Detroit, Mich., Vice-President; Benjamin Hammond Fishkill-on-Hudson. N, Y.. Secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY, Next annual convention and exhibition a Detroit, Mich., January 10-13, 1912. J. A. Val- entine, Denver, Colo., President; A. F.J. Baub, Thirty-eighth St. and Eockwood Ave., Indian- apolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Next meeting and exhibition, August, 1912. 1 . 8. Hkndbiokson, Floral Park, N.Y., President L. Mkbton Qaoe, Orange, Mass., Secretary. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next meeting at Boston. Mass., 1912. W. H. Ddsm, Kansas City, Mo., Pres.; F.L Mulfobd. Washington, D.O., 8»o'y-Treas SUGGESTIONS FOR THE HOLIDAY TRADE. Cbristmas Plants. The advance in almost everything in the florist business has been really wonderful, but perhaps in no particu- lar has this been more marked than in the production of blooming plants for the Christmas trade, and this has created such a demand that the im- provement in quality and variety in the last decade is almost phenomenal. Our does not have to look Viack many years when there was but a limited selection of plants at this season and the specimens grown were very infe- rior to those that are placed before the customer today. Primula sinensis was the stand-by, with a strain of cyclamen that would have only two or three flowers at the most, Begonia in- carnata, and geraniums bearing flow- ers enough to give a bright color to the plant. Later the forcing of Due von Thol tulips became quite an art to have presentable plants for the holidays. In looking over the beautiful collection of flowering plants now pro- duced at this time of the year, one can but think with whiat difliculties the grower of a generation ago contended, and how limited the retailer was in his offerings to the trade. Polnsetilas. The largest demand at Christmas for all ■ decorative materials is, of course, in the bright red and the poin- settia with its scarlet bracts, often wrongfully called flowers, is particu- larly the plant grow-n for the holiday trade. It blooms at just this season and there is but little sale for it at any other time of the year, so it can practically be called the Christmas plant. When well grown either singly or with from four to six plants in a pot or pan, it is strikingly decorative and produces an effect which is equalled by no other plant. It, how- ever, does not adapt itself to house culture, and lasts but a short time in the dwellings, the leaves dropping off leaving the stem bare. So it is far better for the salesman to fully im- press upon the customers that they are getting full value in having a plant of this color and size for the few days of the holiday season and hold out no inducements for future growth or long lasting qualities. These plants fre- quently lose many of their lower leaves with growers and where this happens if the pot is filled with small ne- phrolepis or other ferns the bare stem can be concealed and a very decorative plant produced. The decorating of these plants should be in red and of a shade that will harmonize with the color of the bracts, the Porto Rican matting or the waterproof crepe pa- per make fine pot coverings, and rib- bon of proper shade passed through the foliage and tied with a handsome bow are nice decorative features. Azaleas. There are few plants which the florist handles that make so much showing for the price demanded or give so much satisfaction to the cus- tomer as the azaleas. The plants this year are a little smaller than have been offered in previous seasons at the same price, but they are well set with buds and make a most beautiful appear- ance. The varieties most grown for the holiday trade are Simon Mardner, dark pink, invariably a nicely formed plant, full of flowers with plenty of foliage. This variety is probably the best for the holiday trade. Vervsene- ana is a bright rose with a white mar- gin, the flower being frequently blotch- ed and striped. The blooms are much larger than Simon Mardner and not so double, but the plant is not so shapely. Deutsche Perle is the white grown for early flowering, and is very popular, but the demand for white at this season is not so good as for those colors that are brighter. This variety is often ungainly in form, not being so shapely as many of the later varie- ties. White Vervsneana is also grown for a white. Mme. Petrick, pink, a shade lighter than Simon Mardner and just as shapely in growth, is growing rapidly in favor and is meeting with much approval by the customers. In selling azaleas the customer should be informed that they require frequent waterings and a good soaking at least every day when placed in the dry atmosphere of the dwelling. It is 1074 The American Florist. Dec. well to have a card printed advising the customer of this and attach it to the plant before delivery. Azalea^ need but few accessories to "lake them salable or decorative in the dwelling, Tstmable pot cover tied with a ribbon to match the flowers or to contrast harmoniously with them is f ^h^^ ^ necessary. Large bows tied on this pfant fre'^uently make them look over- dressed The matting makes one of fhTbest pot covers, the coarser woven seeming to set off the beautiful shape :rthL plant, in the delivery of azalea it should not be lost sight of that these early blooming varieties are subjected to much forcing and they should be securely covered when leaving the store or greenhouse. Beg:onlas. Of all the plants that are g^o^" ^f pot culture and bloomed for the holi- days none attract the attention of the purchaser more quickly than the Be- gonia Gloire de Lorraine and its Mndred sorts when they are weU done. These plants, covered with their beautiful pink flowers, are ^^^e t° «nd ready sale and produce an effect in r store or oSice that can be done by no other. Unfortunately they do not do well in all dwellings, being very quickly affected by gas or too dry an atmosphere. No guarantee of their adaptability to surroundings can be advocated. We have seen two plants from the same lot go into dwellings; one remained in bloom through the winter and the other began to drop its flowers in three days. We have always thought that where this plant failed it was the result of neglect or environ- ment. Gloire de Lorraine is still the favor- ite variety with many growers. Lons- dale is a little too light in color to please many, and Glory of Cincinnati although the flowers and leaves are much larger and the plant of much stronger growth, yet to many it lacks the gracefulness of the older variety. We, however, like the luxuriant growth of Glory of Cincinnati. When these plants are shipped they are of neces- sity tied in closely and when un- wrapped the branches should be care- fully spread apart, to give them the graceful appearance which they natu- rally possess. In the preparation for delivery a sheet of cotton batting should be first wrapped around the flowers to prevent them from being bruised and then covered with enough paper to guard against their being in- jured by frost. Pot covers of pink, white or green set the plants off and bows of gauzy ribbon if not overdone can be used in finishing them. Cyclamens. If any plant that the florist grows can be given a guarantee to continue to bloom after being placed in the dwelling it is the cyclamen, for in almost any light location and with good care these plants will continue to produce flowers throughout the winter. In very warm rooms, however, the blooms come out quickly and rapidly grow smaller. They will grow right beside the windows and not be affected by the cool draughts, and continue to push up their peculiarly shaped flowers for some weeks. These plants are particularly well adapted for plant baskets that are to be placed in the windows of residences. The single specimens find ready sale and with the exception of pot covers need no ac- cessories to set them off, the sturdy little plants in fact look much better without any furbelows. The foliage of many of the varieties is beautifully marbled and is itself an attractive plant even if it had no flowers. Decorative Plants. Among the decorative plants for Christmas one of the best is Dracaena terminalis, its young highly colored leaves being very attractive at this season, and well grown plants will always be in demand. The other dra- caanas, especially Massangeana, meet with a good sale at this time. Boston ferns are always more or less in de- mand at this season for they make a very acceptable gift and large plants are more readily sold now than they have been during the fall. Crotons are grown extensively for the holiday trade and their highly colored foliage adds greatly to the display and they make fine decorative plants for the The Grand Christmas Number Next Week New subscribers for 1912 can secure copy of this issue by requesting it when sending in their subscriptions. table. While they do not retain their beauty for any great length of time yet they make a splendid showing while they last, and as one of the largest growers of these plants says, "They last longer than cut flowers and are just as beautiful." A nice stock of the popular sizes of palms will be called for and it is good business to have them displayed. During the holi- day trade there will be many people looking over the stock who do not often visit the stores and greenhouses and the dealer should grasp this op- portunity to display not only his Christmas offerings but also fine sam- ples of the stock which he always has on hand. Fruited Plants. Among the berried or fruited plants the imported holly and aucuba are the largest specimens and when well fruit- ed are beautiful and decorative, but the sale of these large plants is limited. The two most prominent plants for Christmas are the ardisias and Ota- heite oranges. The former is a very decorative plant when well grown and the berries highly colored, and Is very satisfactory as a house plant. Tied with a handsome bow of red ribbon and the pot encased in a red matting this plant appeals very quickly to the buyer. It can never be made a cheap plant for the growth is slow and it takes a long time to produce a fin- ished plant. The Othaheite when well fruited and colored is also attractive and these plants draped with golden ribbon can be made decorative. The solanums are also much in demantj, the Christmas peppers appealing to many buyers and the old Jerusalem cherry is a favorite with many looking for a berried plant at a moderate cost. ■ Primulas. Primula sinensis, the variety known as the Chinese primrose, is still the old favorite with many at this season, for its adaptability for house culture is known and appreciated, but in com- parison with some of the later plants it has not the finished or refined ap- pearance, and has been forced into the background, yet there are many cus- tomers that desire this plant for their windows and if well grown they will find good sale. It is a little cheaper in price than the finer and larger plants and therefore appeals to a cer- tain class of trade. With the pot cov- ered with green waterproof crepe paper tied with a bow to either match the paper or the color of the flowers, it makes an attractive plant and one that is almost sure of giving satisfac- tion. At this season of the year the reds, although not quite bright enough to be called Christmas red, find good sale, and the pinks and whites are always in demand. Primula obconica makes a beautiful plant for making up baskets and also a satisfactory house plant, but this variety is to many poisonous to the touch and should be handled carefully. Mignonette Not Blooming-. Ed. American Florist : We are growing mignonette in a well-lighted house with the tempera- ture at 50° at night and C0° during the day, but it comes blind. Can you in- form us what is the cause of this? E. L. The temperatures stated by "E. L." are much too high for mignonette. The best spikes of this flower are grown at least 10° cooler — 40° at night and full ventilation at 50° during the day time. If mignonette is grown too warm when the bud forms, the side shoots at the base of the flower Immediately start into growth and quickly blast the flower bud. If "E. L." means by "going blind" that the shoots do not form any bud at the top of the growth it is diflScult to state what is the cause, but we should believe from the long experience that we have had in grow- ing this flower that if the plants are set in good rich soil and make a strong growth that the high temperature in which they are grown is the cause of the trouble, for we have never seen the shoots grow without setting a flower except in late spring or early summer when the temperatures in the houses were very high. W. Nashville, Tenn.— Charles H. Trit- schler and W. D. Buchanan, local flor- ists of note, have published a book en- titled "A Practical Treatise on How to Grow Flowers." . _ igii The American Florist. 1075 A STORK DESIGN. Arranged by Randolph * M.-CIements. Pittsburg, Pa., and Sent to Mrs. E .1. McCallum When the Twin Boys Were Born. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted bv Robt. Kilt. Philadelpbla. Pa. Thanksgflvlng: In Chicago. While Thanksgiving is not the day with the florists that Christmas and Easter are, yet it is the first holiday of ' the new year in the business whereby I the dealers can to a certain extent feel the pulse of the buying public and ob- tain an insight into the trade of the ' season. The dealers all report a very , satisfactory business and in many cases a large advance in the trade of previous years. The supply of flowers was ex- ceptionally good, there being no scar- city or shortage, the only flowers at all in small supply being orchids and American Beauty roses, which were ad- vanced in price. There were plenty of chrysanthemums and a large quantity of yellow, which is always in demand at this time, a bountiful supply of roses and carnations, and a fine as- sortment of all other kinds of stock, in- cluding lily of the valley, sweet peas, bouvardia and smaller flowers of the season. A visit to the stores on Thanksgiving morning found all the dealers so full of business that they had little time to talk much of the trade, but all were wearing a smiling face, although plainly showing the ef- fects of a rushing trade. John Mangel reported the best trade for the two days that he had ever had. The transient trade on this busy corner was very large and he also had many dinner parties, both at residences and hotels, to decorate. The windows the day before Thanksgiving were very at- tractive, being full of elegant plants and flowers and a basket of orchids for the center of one window was very beautiful. The Fleischman Floral Co. had an ex- ceptionally fine trade and on Thanks- giving morning tlje' large refrigerators which arfe' generally fuir of high grade stock Were nea:riy depleted arid Mana- ger Weinboeber was standing in the midst of a score of large boxes of flow- ers directing the delivery. The beau- tifvil corsages of lib' of the valley, or- chids gmd violets which, this firm ar- ranges-had a large call and the force was very busy arranging tile many or- ders for dinners and presents. H. C Rowe enjoyed a splehdid trade in his finely furnished store in 'the Pal- mer HbXlse, and on Thanksgiving morn- ing looked particularly well pleased as the high quality stock was being de- livered. The Alpha Floral Co. stated that their trade had been very large and but a small showing was left on Thursday morning of the large stock which was displayed the day before. All hands looked as though they had had a busy time and were well satisfied with the business done. The trade at A. Lange's was extreme- ly large, and the great amount of stock which was shown on Wednesday was nearly cleaned up. Everybody was as busy as could be on Thanksgiving morning getting the orders boxed up and delivered. The call for flowers for family dinners had taxed the large force and Mr. Lange was superintend- ing the work with his customary abil- ity. Canger & Gormley had a very satis- factory trade, they having many fine dinners to provide for, and the stock was being forwarded as fast as pos- sible. The fine assortment of flowers in the store on Wednesday was nearly all disposed of early Thursday morning. A splendid Thanksgiving was re- ported at Muirs, the demand for flow- ers for the family dinners being very large and also a good demand for blooming plants, of which there was a grand supply in the greenhouses. On top of the large Thanksgiving trade, large orders for funeral flowers were arranged for early delivery the next day. A much larger business than the pre- vious year was transacted by W. J. Smyth and the force of able floral workers had all they could do to sup- ply the splendid family trade which this finely located store on Michigan avenvie always has, not only at holiday times, but throughout the season. A most satisfactory Thanksgiving trade was the statement of C. A. Sam- uelson and the usual amount of family trade which this store has enjoyed and built up in its many years of successful business. The large stock of highest grade flowers was splendidly displayed and on Thursday morning there was but little that had not found a pur- chaser. On the north side the new store of Adams-Robertson Co. on the corner of Rush street and Bellevue place did a rushing business, far exceeding the hopes of the proprietors. The newly fitted quarters of the firm make a fine appearance and the high-grade stock is so nicely displayed that it at once attracts not only the transient but the society trade of this aristocratic sec- tion. The George Wittbold Co. on Bucking- ham place had a very busy day. The teams were kept going clear up to noon 1076 The American Florist. Dec. of Thanksgiving delivering the family dinner orders and the large plant ship- ments of this firm. THE CARNATION. Carnation Rainbow. The winner of the bronze medal for 25 blooms of a seedling carnation at the Second National Flower Show, held in Boston, March, 1911, was Rainbow, which we illustrate, exhibited by the Wanoka Greenhouses, Barneveld, N. Y., and is being disseminated by that firm. It is^delicately shaded from deep to light pink and is described as a glori- ned Prosperity. A seedling of Mrs. Lawson through two generations, being the result of cross of a white seedling, which was overlaid with pink, and Mrs. Lawson, the former having Morn- ing Glory and Mrs. Lawson for its par- entage. The flowers are large and of perfect form, with a non-splitting calyx, and borne on long heavy, stiff stems. It is a free and continuous bloomer and a good keeper. The Wanoka Greenhouses are sponsors for this va- riety, which they claim to be a good seller and money maker. Syringing: and Feeding:. The rapid approach of winter warns us that opportunities for syringing in the carnation houses will be few and far between during the next three months, and that if there are any colo- nies of red spider about the plants there should be no delay in getting after them, otherwise the insects will be likely to get the upper hand before spring. It is not only the fact that the plants do not require much moisture about the foliage, but also the liability to in- jury to the flowers from forcible syring- ing that should deter the careful grow- er from doing unnecessary syringing at any season, and especially during the winter. There are so many days in November and December that promise well in the morning, but later on in the day the sun is obscured by clouds, the houses become comparatively cold, the foliage does not dry off, the flow- ers fail to open, and what is worse, the most favorable conditions are pro- vided for the spread of fungoid dis- eases, especially "spot" and "rust," both of which appear in greater degree when the plants have had too much water, either overhead or at the root. In dark weather particularly the foli- age should be kept dry, and as a help toward this it is advisable to do the watering just as early in the day as possible, after the regular morning cut has been made. Extremes of temperature should al- ways be avoided, remembering that al- though a carnation will make a short- jointed and sturdy growth at a night temperature of 45 degrees, yet it will open its flowers very slowly in such a temperature, and that a steady night temperature of 50 will give much bet- ter results in the matter of flowers, both in regard to quantity and in the case of many varieties in quality also. It is not a paying proposition in the long run to force flowers for a special occasion by giving unusual heat, for some time is lost afterwards in get- ting the plants back to condition again, and more or less injury has been done to the plants from which the next sea- son's stock is to be taken. Of course there is some temptation every year to try to get in some additional flowers for Thanksgiving or for Christmas, or for both, but the falling off in both quantity and quality for two or three weeks after these special efforts some- times goes a good way towards offset- ting the returns that have been rea- lized at the holiday. Special feeding helps to produce .some fine exhibition stock, provided that the original soil in which the plants are growing is of fair quality Carnation Rainbow. Showing Non-Splitting Caly to begin with, and also that the plants have sufiicient growth to take up and utilize the extra nourishment that is offered them, but too much feed is not the best method for the average com- mercial grower to follow, from the fact that the flowers stretched to the limit by this means are seldom in condition for the retailer to handle to advan- tage. It is understood that the re- A Well Grown Cyclamen. taller does not want to keep his flowers any longer than he can help, but at the same time he cannot alwaye gauge his stock exactly, and it does not help the grower to any great extent when his. extra large carnations go to sleep after a few hours in the store. The satisfaction of the ultimate consumer is one of the things the grower has to keep in mind, and this satisfaction is best secured by supplying him with goods that stand the test of time. With this in view it is safe practice not to do much feeding with strong fertilizers while the days are growing shorter, but to help the plants along as the soil becomes more exhausted after the holidays, for by proper atten- tion as the days get longer the grade of flowers may be kept up or improved. The cutting of carnation flowers is one of the things that cannot readily be explained in print, for to do it at just the right time requires some ex- perience and judgment. All varieties do not mature in the same period, nor do they mature as quickly in winter as in spring, and there are therefore these two factors to be considered, namely, the difference in varieties and the dif- ference in season, and the chief things required to keep these two factors working to advantage are experience and observation. Thrips are among the insect pests to be reckoned with at practically all sea- sons of the year, and the most effective way to deal with them is by regular spraying with nicotine solution, this being less injurious to the flowers than fumigating with nicotine paper or oth- er preparations. W. H. Taplin. Average Yield of Carnations. Ed. Amesican Florist : Will you inform us what is the aver- age number of flowers cut from 1,000 square feet of bench of Enchantress carnations G. A. M. California. It is the better way to average the number of flowers cut per plant to get right down to the question of the dol- lars and cents that the plants are pro- ducing. It must also be taken into consideration whether the carnation plants occupy the bench during the en- tire season. The variety Enchantress to be able to say that it is paying its way should produce twenty saleable blooms per plant from October 1 to May 1. this is taking into consideration that the plants are not stripped of cuttings. If the plants are expected to furnish cuttings during December, January and February, then the cut will fall below this. The plants being planted the usual distance of 10x10 inches or 10x12 inches apart, the average number of flowers to the 1,000 square feet can soon be arrived at. It must be borne in mind that the difference between the climatic conditions of California and the other sections of the country may change the period of the carna- tions most profitable yield. C. W. Johnson. Freesla Foliage Turning Brown. Ed. American Florist : I enclose leaves of Freesia refracta alba which have turned brown at ends, sometimes extending for some length « on the leaf. Can you inform me what is the cause? Will it affect the flow- ers? R. S. This is a trouble that many grow- ers experience and it may be due to lack of silica in the soil. We have the same trouble and notice that it is more prevalent near the open ventila- tors, where the drafts strike the plants. It will not affect the flowers any more than detract from the gen- eral appearance and a good deal of trimming will have to be done to ^ inake them presentable. C. W. Johnson. tgii. 'I HE American Florist. 1077 NEW CARNATION RAINBOW. Grown by Wanoka Greenhouses. Barneveld. N. Y. Freesias. The buds on the early planted free- sias should now be showing above the foliage if they are to be in bloom by Christmas. But it is not advised to at- tempt to force them to get them in flower for the blooms will lack sub- stance if grown in too warm a tem- perature. The freesia succeeds far bet- ter in a temperature of 50° at night or cooler, than it does in one that is warmer, the stems being much stiffer and the flowers having more substance. The plants should be kept tied up to have good straight stems. Four or five small stakes on the outside of the pot with a string fastened around them and cross strings through the center will keep them straight. Where they grow to good height a second tier will be necessary. Constant fumigation or spraying with nicotine will be neces- sary to keep down the aphis which quickly infest these plants; if smoking is resorted to do not smoke too heav- ily: frequent light fumigations are to be preferred. 1078 The American Florist. Dec. 9, WITH THE GROWERS Tbompson Carnation Co., JoUet, 111. h-'he annual cleaning out of soil and plants in carnation cultura. is a large oxpense of the business, and growers halve considered for some time means to, overcome this outlay in the growing of| the "divine flower," so it was with grfeat Interest that we looked upon a bdnch of Rose Pink Enchantress which we illustrate, at the Rouses of Thompson Carnation Co., ^at Joliet, borne on strong stems that' for "tfiese' varieties are unusually stiff and strong. Beacon is producing wonder- fully the beds being covered with blooms and buds, and a very ;largje cut is promised for the holidays.- -■'^g flowers are of extra large size' arid ah inspection of the bench failed to find any split calyces on the plants. The variety is certainly a sight as growing at this place and the typical red for Christmas if it can always be done in this manner. "White 'Wonder is living up to its name as may be seen by the -^:f-e^. ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS AT THOMPSON CARNATION CO.'S. JOLIET, ILL. These Plants Have Bloomed ContiQuously for Sixteen Mouths. ■Ill ■fojr : that had been in continuous bloom IG months and. was now producing flowers both in (jrrantity and quality trie equal of those ,upon plapts which h^d been transplanted into fresh soil this season. Tiie stems were much longer and the-bldoms of the highest quality. On inquiring of P. "W. Peter- son, the able s^pefiij.tendent,. as to his mfethod of (..Culture, he-'stated that the plants were paTtieClly rested during the last of Julie and early July, but yet ntjt fully dried off nor. severely cut back. They were then started into gijow-th and a good mulch placed on the bench. None of the old soil was removed, the mulch being placed aijound the plants and at the present tirne the soil is two inches above the original setting of the plants. Ujion inquiry a's to whether stem rot would ndt be the result of such treatment, it was said that it had not troubled them at all. Certainly if carnations the equal of those being cut from these plants can be grown in this manner much of the hard labor in the heat of t^e summer and the expense of the sa'me are unnecessary. 'ThiBcompany-'haslO hOTiSBS S0x300 feet at Joliet, devoted almost entirely to the cultivation of carnations, the only other flowers grown being chry- santhemums and sweet peas. The En- chantress family is grown in the lar- gest quantities as is the case with nearly all commercial growers at the present time. There being large blocks of Enchantress, White Enchantress and Rose Pink Enchantress, and they are producing flowers that are the equal of any that are shipped to the Chicago market. The flowers are of the largest size and of good substance, illustration in this issue. The beds were almpst white and the blooms were of very large size. Gloriosa and Dorothy Gordon are both doing well but not up to the standard set by the older varieties. The chrysanthemums were nearly all cut but what remained showed that a fine grade of commercial flowers had been grown. The houses of sweet peas were just coming in bloom and the flowers were , exceptionally good on stems 12 to 14 inches long. Christmas White, Christmas Pink and Mrs. Wal- lace wer§ .file varieties grown and a "^Qo^ Kjuf^ 'of Tiigh "qij&lity is the out- look.' The " propagation of carnations and the sale of rooted cuttings is a prom- inent part of this firm's business and .the propagating houses are rapidly fill- ing.with the cuttings," more than 100,- 000 being already in the sand some of whicli are now nicely rooted and ready for delivery. Cuttings propagated from such healthy and strong stock should certainly give a good report of them- selves, for the cuttings are in the best of health and root readily. The cut from this place is sold direct to the retail houses, it not appearing upon the wholesale market,, but by producing a high grade bloom a select line of customers is acquired who take all the flowers that are grown. The appearance of the houses and the quality of the blooms are a high tes- timonial of the ability of Superintend- ent Peterson, and his method of cul- ture. Godfrey Ascbmano, Pbiladelphla. Godfrey Aschmann is a genius among plant growers. He is- .an economist of high degree. Intensive culture is a hotiby with him and succession of crops is second nature. It is not that every foot of greenhouse space should be filled and working all the time, but the inches in between, down be- low, along the edges, up above next the_^roof and in the middle where things miiftt be suspended, all must be occu- pied with something seasonable and salable or in the various stages lead- ing up to this condition so that it may be made to repay the proprietor for his careful attention. Plants are not grown into large sizes here; it is all medium or quick selling stock that is handled in large quanti- ties by the average storekeeper or grower who retails his own product. At holiday seasons there is always quantities of finished plants of all the popular favorite^f as at present is seen, house after house full of choice Bos- ton, Scotti, Schoizeli, Whitmani, ferns in 4-inch to 7-inch pots. Nephrolepis Giatrasii is a favorite here and fine plants in from 4-inch to 6-inch pots are Been. Mr. Aschmann has been called the Araucaria King and he certainly rules over a very large list of these popu- CARNATION WHITE WONDER AT THOMPSON CARNATION CO.S, JOLIET, ILL. tgii. The American Florist. 1079 lar plants, which look in jicrfect con- dition. So many azaleas were imported that another house had to be erected to grow them; they are a splendid lot of well budded plants. One house is filled with the early forcing varieties, being brought on for the Christmas sales. Begonias of the Gloire de Lor- alne type are seen in quantity. Gloire de Lorraine, Glory of Cincinnati and the Lonsdale, light pink, are all com- ing into fine bloom right for the holi- days. Begonias of the Vernon type, to see that it is properly packed and labeled so that the express companies cannot fail to know just what they are handling and that the boxes should be kept from frost. Then having done my duty, I feel that I cannot afford to take any risks as to loss of money or plants through no fault of mine, so I have made it an invariable rule to have my money first and that my customers must fight it out with the express companies for any negligence on their part. BEGONIA GLORY OF CINCINNATI AT VAUGHANS GREENHOUSES. are seen everywhere in all stages of growth. Mr. Aschmann saying we, nev- er have enough of them and they are in season all the year around. A house of Chinese primroses are a sight and good sellers as are also cyclamen of which benches of well grown 4-inch to 6-inch pot plants make a fine showing. Asparagus plumosus in two and three inch pots and ferns in assortment for fern dishes are seen everywhere, filling up inches of space stolen from the walks or edges of tables. The very air is also full of all kinds of varia- tions of the Boston fern, being sus- pended by wires to the rafters where they finish off into perfect specimens. And so we could go on telling of the hundred and one kinds of plants that are grown in this wonderful place. The kentias and other palms, the Ficus elastica, the hydrangeas, that will be brought forth later, the cinerarias and Easter lilies that will keep them com- pany, the thousands of bulbs that are potted and bedded outside, all of which together with many other plants that for lack of space cannot be included, go to make a truly remarkable col- lection. Mr. Aschmann's bid for trade is largely through well written adver- tisements, all prepared by himself, and they are models of perfection full of facts and figures always to the point and with a touch of originality that compels attention. His "cash with order please" an(J "all plants travel at the risk of the purchaser," is strictly adhered to. He says I do my best to produce good stock and offer it at the lowest prices. I am very careful Save when he goes to Europe, as is his custom every summer, to select his stock of araucarias, azaleas and palms,, Mr. Aschmann is always on the job. He is always glad to see any customers Avho may call. Business, he says, has been good this fall and last week large orders were shipped to Texas, Minnesota and California. Mr. Aschmann is very proud of the fact that he has satisfied customers In every state in the union. K. Vaagrhan's Greenhouses, Western Sprlngfs. In all the large centres of population in the country the advance of horticul- ture owes much to one or two con- cerns that have been in marked ad- vance of the rank and file of green- housemen, and have acquired not only a local reputation for the distribution of new varieties of plants but have become known all over the horticul- tural world. The names of Hovey of Boston, Henderson of New York, Buist and later Dreer, Harris '^and Craig of Philadelphia have become well-known in horticultural history and in Chica.g;p and vicinity the name of Vaugha^ occupies a similar position, so it wa^. with considerable interest that a visit was made to the Vaughan Greenhouses at Western Springs, fifteen miles west of Chicago, to see from whence so many good and meritorious plants had been distributed to the growers, not only in the vicinity of the city, but throughout the western country. Being just before Christmas, the plants grown for the holiday season first attracted the attention. A house of poinsettias was in grand shape, the plants being of salable sizes, not too tall, with extra large heads of brilliant color, and with foliage clear to the pot. It is seldom that it is the privilege to see a finer grown lot of these Christmas specialties than was standing on the benches in this house. The azaleas are coming on nicely, the buds just show- ing color at the tips with the promise of being in the best of condition' for the proper time. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine and Glory of Cincinnati are in splendid condition and will be in the pink of perfection for the holiday trade, and the plants are well grown and make promise of a great showing. A house of cyclamen contained nice salables sizes that were just commen- cing to bloom. The strain was excep- tionally good, the plants having that mottled foliage so attractive and deco- rative and the flowers were of good size and brilliant colors. Solanums are well done the Christmas peppers being well fruited and Solanum capsicum or Jerusalem cherry was well grown, the plants being of nice form and well covered with the scarlet fruit. CYCLAMENS AX VAUGHAN'S GREENHOUSES. WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL. 1080 The American Florist. Dec. 9, The stock of decorative plants is large and varied and of the highest quality, an exceptionally fine assort- ment of palms of the popular varieties and the most desired sizes. Kentias, both Belmoreana and Forsteriana, are in splendid shape and some fine large plants were noted as well as the smaller sizes down to 4-inch stock all in splendid condition, and also speci- mens of made-up plants. Phoenix Canariensis and reclinata were seen in noble plants in 8-inch sizes which were fine for decorative work and a large assortment of that beautiful palm, Phoeni? Roebeleni, in the best pos- sible condition there being some large specimens that were particularly handsome. A fine lot of Pandanus utilis and P. Veitchii finely colored are splendid specimens. An immense stock of nephi-olepis in the various varieties and especiall.v fine plants of the old Boston are on hand. The large plants are well grown, full of strong fronds and the 6-inch and 7-inch plants were fine stock for decoration or home cul- ture. The new variety, Roosevelt, looked well and some splendid plants were to be seen. These plants are all fully established and in fine growing condition and cannot help but prove satisfactory to the purchaser. Dra- caenas of many varieties were in fine condition, a bunch of D. terminalis be- ing especially well colored and of fine growth and also beautiful plants of that favorite, D. Massangeana. A large variety of beautiful crotons are grown and some strikingly highly colored plants are to be seen. Tens of thou- sands of small ferns are now ready to fill the demand for fern dishes and to decorate the baskets of Christmas plants. These are of the popular va- rieties that are employed for this pur- pose and include all that give the most satisfaction for these trying condi- tions. In the cool house were stored noble specimens of bay trees and fine aucubas. The propagation of young stock is one of the great features of this range for the large catalogue trade which the firm possesses and the propagating benches are full of young stock in preparation for the early winter and spring business. Thousands of roses are now potted, rooted and in the sand and of great variety. All the novelties in greenhouse roses were to be seen, including Double Killarney, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Radiance, and others among the newer roses were some of fine color, especially noticeable being Leucht- feuer, a brilliant dark crimson, and Othello, a dark red. The ramblers and Baby ramblers are propagated in great quantities and Jessie, Baby Dorothy and White Baby Rambler were newer varieties showing great merit. Everything desired in the plant line it seemed to the writer, was housed in this establishment, and all in fine con- dition, and Foreman Albert Erickson is to be congratulated upon the ap- pearance of the plants and the quan- tity of splendid stock produced, as well as the courteous manner in which he escorts visitors and customers through the large range of houses, every ready to explain and instruct with all the knowledge at his command. California Association of Nurserymen. FIRST FALL MEETING AT LOS ANGELES. Held at the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Los Angeles, November 23-24, C. A. OF N. TIME TABLE GRAFTERS AND BUDDERS JERK- WATER BUZZ-WAGON ROUTE \ii\oiie clian^ing the schedule or caught chewing the ^as, will he hung on a Juniperus proslratus with a string; of raffia, aiul buried in a Frerl Howard cement flo.uer pot Vea, verily. THE RICKETY TIME TABLE. 8* O^ A. M. Meet at the sign of the . \^\J Shm Gmu (Eucalyptus Bambu- -ii> des I commoub kuown as Howard tS: ?^niith s place, the Jim Crow mirseryinen. Ninth aud Olive sts «t^Take West Ninth street cars, setoff al Olive. 9* ^\^\ The a^'iiregalion of dendroloui'^ls. ■ \J\J holaui'.ts. bug sharps, seed \end- ei ^ and plant \ itlians will leave on I he dot. \ii> one late will find the walkuiij cood. 9* ^J ^\ Hrue thrnvigh Chester Plac*. visit ■ \^\J lll^; various tiroiiuds, lucludmg ilu ' ' irbrated Dohene> gardens. 9" ^^CZ lu'^pection of the Germain Seed • "fr^^ Slure, where the delegates will l)f urt'^euted with a seed packet of the Pink of l'rupriel> 1/^ ■ /%f^ Kide like Helen Blazes for Pas- \J m \J\J adena. the Garden Spot of the bonihcrii counties. I^N • ^5^^ Visit to the ricketv establish- ^J m SjKJ incut of Kd. Kii>,t, who grows tra-.h jii'l sells It for aii> okl price. en uiinutes meditation under ilie Auheuser Busch. in the yar ileus of the saifie name. 1* • ^ p^ Iiispfction of Ih^ iiurserie- oi I • "T^^ Thomas Chisholm. the Ii«.nu>" "^couliui.oi uhoknov\s Good Scotch when he tin L;f I il. 1^ ■ f\f\ P" iJi** Jiilce for Uie )Iantiii».'toii ^ ■ \J\J Gardens, said to be ihe finest on ilK I'itcitic Coast. P M. At Dietench tS: Turners, owners of the " Heia&e Luft ' -.lie- 'muk. and tlie largest glass house in :^. C 2* ^/^ I*ull out for Howard & Smith'-. • ^J\J where good digestion waits ni appetite,— aud then some. 5* ^^^\ Ifjui this place ambulances hiir- • ^J^J r> up wagons, and other convey- ance- ^^ ill take care of the Wearie Willies. ii:oo ' i:oo the first fall meeting of the California Association of Nurserymen, in affilia- tion with the Pacific Coast Association of Nurserymen, was a distinct and en- couraging success. There was a large and representative gathering of the trade not only from the state, but from points as far east as Nebraska, and the discussions on the various live topics covered by the speakers were keen and full of good points. In the absence of President Eberly the chair was ably filled by Vice-President Wilson of Fresno. Thos. Chisholm of the Pasa- dena Nurseries gave the address of welcome heartily and with spirit and this was responded to by Geo. C. Roed- ing of the Fancher Creek Nurseries, Fresno, in a very happy vein. Mr. Roeding spoke of the pioneers in the nursery business here, of such men as J. W. Wolfskin, father of the orange industry, "Tim" Carroll who introduced many palms and eucalypti, and told the local nurserymen present that it was up to them to not only follow such leaders but to improve on their meth- ods. .Secretary Kruckeberg read the min- utes of the meeting in San Jose on June 23, 1911, and committees on by- laws, constitution and resolutions were named. P. A. Dix of Utah was unable to be present, but his interesting paper on "Organization and Fellowship" was read in his absence by- the secretary. C. B. Messinger, of the California Cul- tivator, made a good speech on the subject and was heartily applauded for his apt points and the good stories with which his speech was replete. Mr. Dix also sent a most pleasing invitation to all to be present at Salt Lake City next June and promised all a good time. The paper on "Credits in the Nursery Busi- ness" by Leonard Coates was read in his absence. On the question of "Regulation and Stability of Prices," W. P. Weber, of the San Fernando Nursery Co., ad- vised a board of information to regu- late prices and find out what stock is for sale in the district with a view of standardizing prices. Fred Howard, of Howard & Smith, Los Angeles, read a very able paper on "Buying and Selling Among Nurserymen." Philip D. Wilson, the general manager of the Pacific Land and Products Exposition to be held in Los Angeles in March, 1912, invited the nurserymen to exhibit there, but Geo. Roeding advised that the association as a whole make an exhibit, as the expense was too great for individual firms. Mr. Wilson hav- ing given particulars of available space, the matter was held over and the meeting adjourned until Friday, after the delegates had received a very pressing invitation to be the guests of the California Cultivator at the Orpheum theater. CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN AT LOS ANGELES, CALIF., NOVEMBER 26, 1911. igiT. The American Florist. 1081 FRIDAYS PUOCEEDIN(iS. President Eberle was on hand when the Friday's session opened and Fred- ericl< Maskew read his paper on "Fed- eral Quarantine." He made out a good case for the legislation suggested and he was followed by S. A. Pease of San Bernardino county, who explained that while the United States is a "dumping ground" for Kuropean stock, it was impossible to get any American-grown stock into any European country with- out smuggling it in. Geo. Roeding, speaking as a member of the National Association of Nurserymen, severely criticized the opposition of this body to the legislation referred to and spoke of the many pests he had se.en in Eu- ropean countries on nursery stock and the very crude and out-of-date meth- ods used for their destruction. Wm. Wood had prepared a paper which owing to a voice trouble was read by the secretary, entitled, "State and County Quarantine." Jacob Diet- rich knows the troubles of both sides and his speech on "Can Nurserymen Assist Inspection?" showed him to have an open mind on the question. P. D. Barnhart advised the education of the people, the ultimate consumers of nursery stock, along the lines of keeping their stock free from insect pests — a good suggestion. "Are We in the Tropical Fruit Zone?" the subject allotted to John S. Armstrong, of the Armstrong Nurser- ies, Ontario, was of interest to local men. "Growing Ornamentals that Sell," was E. H. Rust's contribution while John Vallance, manager of the C. C. Morse & Co. nurseries at Oak- land, gave an Interesting talk on the "Novelties of 25 Years in California," which led to a very spirited discussion showing how opinions vary on subjects of this character. J. J. Reeves then read his paper on "Conifers That Do Well in California," which was well re- ceived and elicited warm applause. E. Gill of the Gill Nursery Co., West Berkeley, gave one of the most inter- esting papers of the day on "California Field-Grown Roses" and Theodore Payne's paper on "California's Plant Debt to Australia" was also of great interest. O. M. Morris of the Morris & Snow Seed Co., then interestingly told of a journey he took from San Pedro to San Bernardino a good many years ago. It was calculated that over 200 members of the trade and friends at- tended this session, and considering the age of the society, this was most satisfactory. It was not a gathering of a curious crowd or of persons with nothing else to do, but an earnest gathering of thoughtful, energetic bus- iness men, with the one idea in mind and that the betterment of California as a whole and California nurserymen in particular. The hall was finely dec- orated with palms sent by J. Dietrich. All the officers that had served pro- tem up to now were elected to serve for the ensuing j'ear. and with a most hearty rising vote of thanks to Secre- tary Kruckeberg for the work he had so finely done for the association, this most successful convention closed with hearty good feeling all around. .\UTOMOBILE OUTING NOVEMBER 25. On the last day a large number of the members were taken in automobiles to view the principal points of interest in the city of Los Angeles and surround- ings. Starting promptly at 9 a. m., the beautiful Doheney gardens were visited, where the photograph was taken. Next the Germain Co.'s new seed store, then for Pasadena to visit the establish- ments of Ed. Rust, Thos. Chisholm and the famous Busch gardens. From here all were taken to the already famous Huntington gardens. On leaving here a long drive over the hills to Monte- bello where a short stay was made at the Dietrich & Turner place, then to the Howard & Smith nurseries, where a splendid lunch was served in the big lath house. A more successful, more enjoyable outing or better fellowship all around could not be conceived and it was a grand wind-up to a most encour- aging, interesting and successful con- vention. H. R. R. Boston. A SATISFACTORY TRADE. Everybody seems satisfied with both the annual feed and business condi- tions. The wholesalers did a splendid Thanksgiving business. Welch Bros, had orders a month ahead, which speaks fairly good for business condi- tions. At the markets the conditions were very satisfactory, while prices on most staples did not rule high, the volume of trade was good and the growers in both markets feel satisfied. The retailers all did a good business. They were all well stocked and flowers, as a rule, were of good quality. There were very few pickled flowers offered by the growers, and those who did this got their just deserts. Thanksgiving is one of the recognized flower days, when everyone is in a good mood, especially the grower if he commands a fair price. He hopes now to see business go on steadily with no reaction. It has been a waiting game to see the market steady down to a business basis. Thanksgiving is usually the date that this happens and let us hope this j'ear will be no exception to the rule. Thurs- day was an ideal day as regards weath- er conditions for the delivery of local flower orders. The markets after the Thanksgiving rush were quiet. For the balance of the week business has been good and the quality of everything is superb. NOTES. At the annual meeting of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society held No- vember IS ofiicers were elected for the ensuing year as follows : Charles W. Parker, president; Walter Hunnewell. vice-president; Thomas Allen. Harry F. Hall, Thomas Roland, Charles S. Sargent, trustees for three years, and Richard M. Saltonstall for one year; Wilfred Wheeler, delegate to the State Board of Agriculture; Robert Cameron, Kenneth Finlayson, Walter G. Kendall, C. Minot Weld and Frank Wheeler, nominating committee. The . Boston merchants' slogan is "shop early for Christmas," and the re- tall stores are showing some well grown azaleas and poinsettias to let the pub- lic see what may be expected for the holidays. Thomas Burwell. of A. H. Hews & Co., says his firm is filling orders for pots for use next spring. The florists are living up to the maxim "in times of ease prepare for work." One of the most successful growers of carnations is Andrew Christensen, of Stoneham. Quality and quantity is where Andrew fits. Shipments of manetti stocks for grafting are arriving from Europe. This is somewhat earlier than usual. We are sorry to report that the genial Joe Fay. one of T. F. Galvin's mainstays, is sick. Bernard McGinty is receiving some nice cypripedims at hi^ stall in the Co- operative market. Wm. Nicholson, Framingham, had the best Intensity chrysanthemums we have ever seen. Mac. Washington. FLOWERS ADVANCING IN PRICE. Thanksgiving business was good. The previous day was wet and there were forebodings among those who had stocked up, but Thanksgiving was fair and mild, blest with sunshine. While there was enough stock there was no great surplus and prices were some- what higher than they had been. There was a good trade in chrysanthemums and though a few still hang on, they were pretty well cleaned up. Roses are off crop in this locality and less plenti- ful than they were a month ago with higher prices, in fact, the prices of good roses have about doubled. Carnations, which have been going up in price, even before Thanksgiving, now range from four to six cents, but much better stock is appearing. With the opening of congress activity in social matters has increased and it seems reasonably certain that throughout the winter months stock will sell for a good price. There were a few plants sold for Thanksgiving, but the trade was large- ly in cut flowers. Azaleas are begin- ning to come in and there will be a steady call for them from now on. Some of the leading table decorators break large numbers of them up and use them in centerpieces. NOTES. The genial Wm. T. Gude was well pleased with Thanksgiving business and he is positively delighted with the long stem American Beauty roses that are coming in from their greenhouses. He is also handling a good stock of other roses. Adolphus Gude is busy building another house at the Bladensburg road range. Its dimensions are 50x350 feet. The Gude Bros. Co. are building green- houses so fast that it is hard to keep track of them. When J. H. Small h Sons get moved to Fifteenth and H. streets, N. W., there will then be a whole colony of florists nea enough to each other to say hello .cithout using a phone. Z. D. Blackistone and W. Marche & Co. have opposite corners on Four- teenth and G. C. Schaeffer is at Four- teenth and I and J. H. Small & Sons will be at Fifteenth and H streets. George H. Cooke has been busy of late with decorations for dinners and luncheons and he is receiving from the Leo. Niessen Co., Philadelphia, excep- tionally fine Killarney roses. W. Marche & Co. executed a fine home wedding decoration last week in which he used several hundred yellow chrysanthemums. He was well pleased with Thanksgiving business. Alex. B. Garden is now sending in a good stock of carnations, roses, lilies and azaleas. He had a good Thanks- giving business. A. F. F. Hot Scotch. Mayor Speer of Denver at a recent temperance banquet was discussing a drink cure of little efiioacy. "When I think of this cure," he said. "I recall a poor old woman with a red nose who entered a magistrate's oflSce and said : ■• 'I'd like to take the pledge, if ye please.' " 'Very good,' said the polite clerk, 'and how long did you wish to take it for?' " 'In the past,' said the old woman, 'r\e always took it for life.' " — San Francisco Chronicle. Lowell, Mass. — The flower store of R. A. Grifiiths was found to be on fire Thursday morning, November 23. Quick work by the firemen prevented any great loss. 1082 The American Florist. Dec. g. TheAmerican Florist 1885 Twenty Sixth Year 1911 Subscription. United States and Mexico. 81,00 a year, Canada J2.00: Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50 Subscriptions accepted only from tiiose in tiie trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the Amekican Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlie possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS Suggestions for the holiday trade 1073 —Christmas plants 1073 — Polnsettlas 1073 — Azaleas 1073 —Begonias 1074 —Cyclamens (illus.) 1074 — Decorative plants 1074 —Fruited plants 1074 — Primulas 1074 Mignonette not blooming 1074 The retail trade 1075 — A stork design (illus.) 1075 — Thanksgiving at Chicago 1075 The carnation 107G ■ — Carnation Rainbow (illus.) 107G ■ — Syringing and feeding 1070 — Average yield of carnations 1070 Freesias 1077 With the growers 1078 ^Thompson Carnation Co. (illus.) 1078 -Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa 107S — Vaughan's Greenhouses (illus.) .1070 California Ass'n of Nurserymen (illus.) 1080 Boston 1081 Washington 1081 Denver Flower Show 1082 Society of American Florists 1082 American Rose Society 1082 The Chicago Christmas tree ship 1082 Cincinnati 1084 Milwaukee 1086 Cleveland 1086 Chicago 1088 St. Louis 1092 Pittsburg 1094 New York 1096 Philadelphia 1096 The seed trade 1102 — California seed crops 1102 — Government seed distribution 1102 — Maine Seed Improvement Association 1102 — Government bulbs 1103 — F. C. Heineman's novelties 1104 — Better seeds 1104 Market gardeners 1106 — Massachusetts Asparagus Growers' Ass'n. 1106 — Indoor parsley 1106 — Cost of producing potatoes 1106 The nursery trade 1108 — Autumn foliage in Arnold Arboretum 1108 — Tree planting prizes in Australia 1108 Denver. Colo 1110 Wichita, Kans 1120 Los Angeles, Calif 1122 Our Christmas number will l^e issued next week and it is important that ad- vertisers and correspondents send in their copy as early as possible. The early advertisement gets there. Orchids are more in demand than ever for high class work. With the thousands of plants iinported and grown each year the growers find it difficult to meet the call for these exotics. Hornamental 'Ortlculturlsts, Maybe. Neighbor — I s'pose you Bill's 'ittin' the 'arp with the hangels now? Long-suffering widow — Not 'Im. 'Ittin' the hangels wiv the 'arp's nearer 'is mark. — Black and White. Important to Subscribers. The date on the yellow address label on your copy of The American Florist will show when your subscription ex- pires. Please renew subscription promptly on expiration to make cer- tain of receiving your copy of each issue. Denver Flower Show. Denver will have a flower show No- vember 11-16, 1912, under the auspices of the Colorado Florists' Club, for which a guarantee fund of ii!5,000 has already been subscribed by the florists alone. The premium list will include a spe- cial open class for the largest chrys- anthemum plant in the show, without restriction as to variety, and in this class the first prize will be $100, sec- ond $75 and third $50. These are the most liberal premiums of the sort ever offei'ed in this country, and ought to bring out a lot of entries from all over the land. .T. A. Valkxti.xe, Chairman. Society of American Florists. department OF REGISTB.\T10N. Public notice is hereby given that F. H. DeWitt, Wooster, Ohio, offers for registration the geraniums and Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa., the cannas, described below. Any per- son objecting to the registration or to the use of ' the proposed names is re- quested to communicate with the sec- retary at once. Failing to receive ob- .iection to the registration the same will be inade three weeks from this date. DESCBIPTIOKS OF GERANIUMS. General Wayne; — Seedling of S. A. Nutt crossed with Jean Oberle. Large, semi-double flowers, borne in lai-ge trusses; color rich carmine; foliage small; habit and foliage like Jean Oberle. Aviator Rodgers. — Seedling of Mme. L. Bisquit; large clusters of semi- double flowers; color bright salmon; bushy habit. Daybreak. — Seedling of L'Anbe crossed with Jean Oberle; double florets; small foliage; color darker pink than Oberle. Aviator Atwood. — Seedling of S. A. Nutt crossed with Jean Viaud; semi- double florets; large trusses; medium sized foliage; growth like Jean Viaud. DESCRIPTIONS OF CANNAS. Conowingo. — The color of this flower is an intense fiery scarlet. Its foliage is an unusually beautiful plum color at the base, shading to rich olive green at the tip. The stately flowers are freely produced and stand well above the foliage, thus showing themselves off to good advantage. Height four to five feet. Splendour. — The most impressive quality in this canna is the firm, well spread out formation of the flowers, which are an intense scarlet color and very large. It makes two or three bloom heads on each stalk, insuring flowers practically all the tnne, as new blooms are constantly appearing be- fore the older flowers fade. Splendour is a fitting name to such a magnificent canna. Green foliage. Height, three to three and a half feet. Wabash. — The bronze-leaved Rosea Gigantea. Flower is unusually large, petals broad and borne in great abun- dance well above the magnificent foli- age of deep purple brown, striped bronze green. Height, four feet. Beacon. — Because of its abundance of bloom this canna is notably effect- ive. The moderate sized flowers are borne in great impressive heads of rich cardinal led. When seen in a row or bed the flowers show a mass of bloom that for color effect we think is unparalleled. Kate F. Deemer. — The grand flowers open a rich, oriole yellow which grad- ually gives place to turkey red in the center and throat of the flower in striking contrast with the rest of the blossom, which turns almost white. The rich yellow buds on reddish brown stems combine with the yellow and white flowers, surmounting rich green foliage, to make a fascinating combi- nation that always looks fresh and attractive. Height, three to four feet. H. B. DORNER, Sec'y. American Hose society. DETROIT EXHIBITION. The Detroit flower people are wide awake and are bringing to the notice of the 300,000 people of their city that the American Rose Society will hold an exhibition there January 10-1"2, 1912. The premium list is issued and any additions as specials will be included as fast as received. For years past these specials have been offered even up to the very last days. Twenty-four persons have subscribed to the guarantee fund. The Chicago growers will do their best and this means a great deal. A public show of this kind in which roses, carnations and the treasures of local growers are combined to fill the large Crystal Pal- ace, known as the Wayne Pavilion, is certain to be so attractive in a city of homes and gardens like Detroit, that the show will be well patronized. Wallace R. Pierson has been on a missionary tour of good will from east to west. Do you know that the American Rose Society has only granted two gold medals? The last one was- voted to M. H. Walsh, of Woods Hole, Mass., and this medal of pure gold for the exhibit of his Rambler roses has been duly forwarded to him. And here is shown the grower's affection. When the name of the rose for which the medal was given, was asked, Mr. Walsh remembered his wife and it was named for what is said to be the finest white rose, Mrs. M. H. Walsh — good for Mr. Walsh. The executive coinmittee will meet shortly to go over all details pertain- ing to the coming annual meeting, and several committees will make reports. BENJAMIN HAMMOND, Sec'y. The Chlcagro Christmas Tree Ship. The Christmas tree ship has slipped up to its dock in the river with its cargo of spruce, its cheering aliens of siDiling green. Presumably there are mortals who have seen the bridges swing to let the Christmas ship in, but the iTiost that is known of it is that folk coming down town find it tied up at its wharf, with Christmas trees sticking their tops curiously out of hatchways, and suspect that Kris Kringle was at the wheel when it came in. There is magic in the spruce. It might be. a gray Monday, with dark skies and dark circumstances, with monotonous routine compelling and laggard feet obeying, but a sullen day has no defense against the alien spruce sailing out of the north and into the river. .Suddenly the dull sky promises snow flurries. There is a bit of wind to whistle comfortably about the house. There is a confusion of laughing, shrieking children. There is smiling comfort and the odor of something wonderful roasting in the oven. There is good nature and good cheer and ecstat- ic happiness — four walls inclosing con- tent and serenity — and then the street car slides down the incline into South Water street, where the odor is not of spruce or roasts and where the con- fusion is not of joyous children, but the illusion is* good and it endures at least to Lake street. — Chicago Tribune. igit. The American Florist. 1083 Deceml)er . 11, 7:80 p. Club. Progress hall. m. — 2610 m. — Asso- Meetings Next Week. Baltimore, Md., December 11, 8 p. m, — tijirdi-ruTs' miil T'lurists' Club of Bultimore, Florists' Kxebauge hall, St. Paul and Franklin str.ets. Chicago, December 13. — Gardeners' and Flo- rists' Union No. 10(>15, 230 North Clark strpet. Cincinnati, 0. , December 11. 8 p. m. — Gin- rinurtti Florists' Society, Jahez KlUott Flower Market. Cleveland, O.. Cleveland Florists' Detroit avenue. Lake Geneva. Wis., December 16, 8 p. Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's ciatlon. News building. Madison, N. J., December 13, 8 p. m. — Mor- ris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society, Masonic hall. New Orleans, La., December 10, 2 p. m. — Gardeners' Mutual Protective Association, 118 Exchange alley. New York, December 11, 7:30 p. m, — New York Florists' Club, Grand Opera House build- ing. New York, December 13, 4:30 p. ra.— Hor- ticultural Society of New York, American Mu- seum of Natural History. Omaha, Neb., December 14, 8 p. Florists' Club. City ball. Pasadena, Calif.. December 15, Pasadena Gardeners' Association. Trade rooms. Rochester. N. Y., December 11 Rui-hi'Ster Ilnrists' Association. 97 east. Scranton, Pa,, December 15, 7:30 p. m. — Scran ton Florists' Club, Guernsey building. Springfield, O., December 11.— Springfield Florists' Clnb. oihce of the Good & Reese Co. St. Louis. Mo.. December 14. 2 p. m. — St. Louis Florists' Club, Odd Fellows' building, Ninth and Olive streets. Toledo, 0., December 13.— Toledo Florists* Club. m. — Omaha 8 p, m. — Board of , 8 p. Main street Wants, For Sale, Etc One Gent Per Word, Gash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Sitoation Wanted— Florist. German all around man wishes position: good reterences: Chicago preferred. Key 492. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Young man wants place as ftremao: 17 years experience: good Chicago references. Address . Key 504. care American Florist. Situation Wflnted -By first classorcbid grower: lootr experience in good places: both commercial aod private. Address Key 525. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By orchid grower: first- class experience ; good knowledge of roses, "mums, carnations, etc.: age 29. Adiress Key 524. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By first class grower of roses, carnations, pot aad bedding plants: can give first class references: Chicago preferred. Key 523. care- American Florist. Situation Wanted— Experienced seedsman wishes to make a change: all branches: planting. breeding, growing, cataloguing, packing and selling, farm, vegetable aod fiower seeds Key 52U. care American Florist.' Situation Wanted— By first-class florist and plantsman: Americao, married, strictly sober and reliable; 22 years' experience; Al grower and proipagator, also good designer; eastern states preferred. Address Key 512. care American Florist, Situation Wanted—By a Scotch gardener and florist; life's practical experience: well up in landscape work, greenhouses, vegetable garden, making up a new place or running a private estate: first class reference in this country and Britain. Key 516. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As working foreman by all- arouod florist, expert propagator and grower of cut floweis. potted and decorative stock, etc.; first class designer; American, single: age 30; highly recommended. Please state particulars and wages. Address R. Klag, Frederic Hotel, Minneapolis. Minn. Help Wanted— A good all round florist wanted; wages. $70.00 per month, SiMANTON & Fence. Falls City Nebr. Help Wanted— An experienced store and order clerk for vegetable and flower seed line; address giving references. Key 531. care American Florist. Help Wanted— A young lady florist: first-clas sales lady: good designer; capable of taking charge; reference. Key 530 care American Florist. Help Wanted— Esperienced gardener for pri- vate place in country. Must have experience in garden fruit, vegetable and greechous** wt)rk: married man pieferied. RetideDce with hot water and all conveniences furnished. Apply JnO. T. MlLI-IKKN, 121 Merchants of Commerce, St. Louis Mo. Help Wanted— Section men. Three good sec- tion men — one experienced in carnations and chrysanthemums and two in a general line of bedding plants Applicants mu^tt come well recommecded and be thoroughly experiencedin the above lines. This range is located in the vicinity of Chicago, where the accommodations are fine and the surroundings homelike. Ap- plicants if they wish, can buy stock in Ibe com- [>any and realize a neat profit from the investment besides being in charge of the respective sections. This is not absolutely necessary, for what we really want are men qualified to filL the position t. For further particulars address Key 529, care American Florist. For Sale— Five ereenhouses cheap on easy terms; net profits $6000 per year, T A Gettys, Amarillo, Texas. For Sale— Great Falls Floral Co.'s greenhouses andstock- Splendid opening for a hustler with small capital B. Kappel Great Falls. Montana, For Sale— Second-hand pipe: a fine lot of 3-ipe and fittings suitable for steam or water lines; send us a list of what you can use and let us Quote you Baur Gas Company. Eaton. Indiana. For Sale or Lease-Florist store and ereen- houst'with two-story dwellicg houpe. 125x50 ft.; establiched 4J years by present owner: wishing to retire: near Poiibh Catholic also another large CathoJic church. Key 530. Care American Florist. For Sale— Nursery, well established; V2 acre loi. 4 room house, shed, slass, good stock, splen- did situation, creek, blue gum trees end of the lot. good business connected: have to sell owing to leaving ihe country. Cash. Write for partic- ulars; apply Walter L. Bates Tennyson Nurseries. 2509 Persimn en St. Fruitvale. Oakland, Alameda Co,. Calif. For Sale— In a nice lively city of about 9 000, a half interest, or will sell all. The only growers of flowers here. Have three greechousfs 5 000 leet of gUss. one dwelling, large celUr. barn and work-rooms; steam heat Want a man who can take entire charge: married man preferred. Established three years; have goid trade. An opportunity for the right one. OvERL.\ND Gardens Laramie. Wyo. Will Buy or Lease Small greenhouse establishment, with a number of acres of land suit- able for nursery purposes. Address K&y 534, care American Florist. Wanted===Man for Store. Must have wide experience in desipniotr and decoratiog. aod be accustomed to waiting upon hiEh class trade. Must come weM recommended. Steady position and good 8ala*\ to right person. Give lull particulars with application. Address Key 532, care American Florist. Sforeman and Designer .\ floral designer of ability and a store- man who has handled higli class cus- tomers desires a position in an up-to-date establishment catering to the best trade; can furnish references as tu character and ability. Address Key 533, care American Florist. We Invite the trade to attend a NASQUER/IDE givtn by the GARDENERS' and FLORISTS' Union, No. lOeiS at Club Room A. North Side Turner Hall 820 N. Clark St. Saturday eve., Jan. 13, 1912 Tickets 25c a person. Prizes announced In ball. Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada. Price $3.00 Postpaid. American Fiorist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St.. C&ICAGO. Orchid Grower Advertiser, who is an expert orchid grower, with a life experience with these valuable and profitable plants, js open for re-engagement at once. Anyone having a large collection, either private or commercial, and in need of a first-class man, is invited to correspond with H. R. RICHARDS, ?>X\ N. Hartford Avenue, Ho 'ly wood, Los Angeles, Calif. Pacific Coast preferred. M»«au.i.)Bi A BOLLY WREATH Red and Green. FOR HOLIDAY CIRCULARS AND ADVERTISING. Plates for printing this fine Holly Wreath in two colors — green leaves and red berries and ribbon— $3.00 per set of 2 plates. Larger size, 85^x4 inches, $6 00 per set of 1' plates. Plate shown here for one color, $1.60. The large size, one color, $2.70 Cash with order. AmcricanFloristCo. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. 1084 The American Florisi. Dec. 9, VAUCHAN'S XXX XMAS HOLLY Carload Shipments of Fresh Cut Stock Arriving Regularly and Now on Track at Chicago and New York Wc have for years maintained our XXX Holly Branches the best in the western market. Our Holly breakers and packers have worked for us regularly for years under the supervision of our own travelers and agents and they know the quality our trade must have and they will get it for us if it is to be had. Everyone knows that seasons vary and fancy Holly in the best swamps cut over so closely that the standard cannot be maintained. While other shippers have sometimes handled in this market as choice Holly as VaU^han'S XXX brand, ours has averaged the best one year with another for many seasons. Sometimes we are compelled to ask a few cents higher price than that of competition Holly such as com. mission stock, lightly packed, poor oolor and from very poor Holly groves, but the value of our stock, with its care in selection, its solid packing, is more than double that of the average commission stock that we have ever seen. Sample case, $5.00; 3 case lots, $4.50 per case; larger lots 10 to 20 cents lower. Holly Wreaths Made in the best style of specially selected stock, artistic and substantial in every way. 12-inch, 14-inch, 16-inch, 18-inch. Evergreen Wreathing Fine grade, not to be compared with the commission stock usually offered. 20-yard coils, light, medium and heavy. BOUQUET GREEN Laurel Wreathing, Boxwood, Mistletoe, Winter Berries, Needle Pines. Immortelles and Xmas Bells. Write or Telegrapli for Latest Prices. Vaughan^s Seed Store, CHICAGO: 31-33 Randoipii Street. NEW YORK: 25 Barclay Street. Cincinnati. SUPPLY SMALL AKI) PRICES HIGH. There were plenty of flowers to go around on Thanksgiving. All the stock, particularly the chrysanthemums, came in at one time on Tuesday and Wednesday. As a result prices on the stock dropped a few points from its high notch of the several days pre- ceding. Friday and Saturday were spent in cleaning up the surplusages of the preceding day. Since then the supply has been small while the de- mand has continued strong. Prices are at their highest point of the season and more flowers could easily be used. Chrysanthemums are about at a close. Practically only the largest and small mediuin sizes are included in the of- ferings. The varieties are W. H. Chad- wick, Yellow Chadwick, Major Bon- naffon, White Bonnaffon, Mrs. Jerome Jones and Mile. Jeanne Noniru The supply of roses and carnations, while still scarcely suflicient for requests, is increasing. American Beauties are in better supply than they were and are about enough to go around. The ship- ments of double and single violets are snapped up as quickly as they arrive. Other flowers include lilies. Illy of the valley, orchids and stevia. Narcissus and Roman hyacinths are now included in bulbous offerings. There is a good call for all kinds of greeij goods. NOTES. Joe Berman. of the J. M. McCol- lough's Sons Co.. is receiving congratu- lations on the birth of a little daughter. Albert McCullough has returned from Florida. Bloomhurst Floral Co. are cutting some very fine Richmond roses. There will be a meeting of the Flor- ists' Society at the club rooms Monday, December 11, at '8 p. m. Important. H. WOBURN, Mass. — Adam Foster Is ex- tending his greenhouses by the addi- tion of a new house running from Main to Elm street. jgii The American Florist. 1086 New Marguerite Mrs> V. Sander Now is the time to procure stock of this most desirable of all the Marguerites to grow on for pot plants for Easter sales. Unlike all other Marguerites, its eolor is of the purest glistening white through out; in size it frequently measures 5 inches across; the center of the flower is a mass of closely arranged fringed florets; these are surrounded or edged by the broad, shining white ray petals, forming a flower which reminds one forcibly of a glorified double Pyrethrum. It is but rarely thai a flower comes single, and when such is the case, they are as beautiful as the double forms; they are produced on long stems with a freedom not known in other varieties of the Marguerite. 2i:J-inch pot plants, ready for immediate delivery, $1.25 per dozen; $8.00 per lOO; $7S.OO per lOOO. The above price is intended for the trade only. NEW MARGUERITE, MRS. F. SANDER. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. V Carnation "Wodenethe A Carnation by any other name "might smell as sweet," but it is a fact that very few of them do. The fragrance of "Wodenethe" is delightful. It has every other desirable quality, also size, perfect form, purity in color and the calyx positively does not split. Come and see it growing, tiien you will also see BROOKLYN One of the finest, freest blooming Carnations I have ever handled and a "bread and butter Carnation" in every sense of the word. Price on these two Carnations, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. CHAS. H. TOTTY, Madison, N.J. 1086 The American Florist. Dec. 9, OUR STOCK IS Best in the Northwest irrai HEN you buy from us you have the satisfaction of knowing that you |lil| are getting the cream of the market at the same prices that you would pay for inferior stock. We are strong on all seasonable stock and would be pleased to book your order for all items quoted below. Current Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. 36 to 48-inch $6 00 to $6 00 24 to 30-inch n 00 to 4 00 18 to 24-inch - 50 12 to 18-inch 1 50 to 2 00 ROSES Per 100 Specials $10 0010 $12 00 Richmond $3 00 to $8 00 Killarney 3 00 to 8 00 White Killarney 3 00 to 8 00 Roses, our selection $4 00 MISCELLANEOUS 'Mums per doz., 76c to $3 00 Snapdragon, per bunch 86c to 76c Paper Whites $:! 00 Wild Smilax on hand all the time, MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 Carnations, fancy |4 00 common $1 60 to 3 00 Harrisli Lilies 10 00 to 12 50 Stevia 1 50 to 2 00 Violets, Wisconsin grown 1 00 to 1 50 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Adiantum, extra fine 1 50 Asparagus Strings each, $0 50 to $0 75 Asparagus Bunches.. ..each, 25 to 50 Sprengerl Bunches each, 25 to 35 Smilax perdoz., 1 BO to 2 00 Galax, green per 1000, 1 50 " bronze per 1000, 1 50 Ferns per 1000, 1 50 Subject to change without notice. $5.00 per case, $22.50 for 5 cases. HOLTON& HUNKEL CO 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. ■ Milwaukee. MARKET AGAIN NORMAL. With the Thanksgiving rush over the market is again in its normal con- dition. There was plenty of stock for Thanksgiving to supply the demand with a few exceptions, this bein"- in American Beauties and red roses. There ^^^^ PRICE LIST OF Xmas Stock Cleveland. .STOCK CLEANED Ut WELL. Thanksgiving week was very satis- factory. There was plenty of stock, chrysanthemums being very plentiful, but nearly everything cleaned up well. Several large funerals and weddings helped business considerably. Ameri- can Beauties at first seemed to drag, ders, as well as chrysanthemums to supply the demand with the exception of yellow, which sold at sight. Violets were of a fine grade and quality and the market was cleaned up completely. With the appearance of stevia the de- mand for green goods has eased up considerably. NOTES. Helton & Hunkel Co. is well pleased with the Thanksgiving business and had a considerable amount of shipping business. They are extra strong on fancy white Killarney and also fancy and the regular run of Killarney. The strings of smilax are extra large and the violets cannot be beaten, being grand and with a fragrance like spring stock. Holly Immortelles Club Moss Boxwood Mistletoe Write now. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO and NEW YORK but sold out entirely, and Richmonds were short of the demand. In fact, Saturday, Dec. 2, the market was bare of roses and chrysanthemums, there being only a few carnations and lilies to be had. Retailers are buying their Christmas supplies a little earlier this year, for last year a number of them waited too long, and consequently missed many sales, not being able to supply the goods, as wholesale houses were entirely sold out. Southern smilax is selling better and boxwood is in big demand. Violets and lily of the valley sold well, as did sweet peas. Calen- dulas are arriving in small quantities. Greens of all kinds are plentiful. NOTES. Harley M. Wallbridge, formerly with Mrs. A. Guilaume and Son of La the L. C. Hecock Floral Co of Elvria Crosse, Wis., made a stop at Milwaukee while en route to La Crosse in the new automobile which they purchased in Chicago. \ r g t c s E 3 F E E I I i c •ery fine W. H. Chadwick chrysantlie- nums to offer their trade. Gust, Rusch & Co. are disposing of ome fine carnations and Hudson River iolets. Little interest seems to be shown in he ladies' bowling team as the atten- ance last week was very limited. The cores bowled were as follows : ohi 124 139 160 Leitz 195 113 1911 chmlat ..127 131 141 KeUner ...189 179 107 laUlday ..111125 116 Nohos 148 139 13S lare 123 146 110 Manos 116 142 111 lunkel ...146 152 162 Rusch 187 153 -cidiger . .171 160 177 has accepted the position of assistant manager in the wholesale store of J. M. Gasser Co. C. F. B. E. W^elke Co. report business very good and with funeral work and Thanksgiving trade were kept on the jump. C. C. Pollworth Co. had a very satis- factory Thanksgiving trade and had plenty of stock to fill all their orders. Manke Bros, are cutting some very fine carnations which are being dis- posed of at the local markets. COLLINGSWOOD. N. J. — MucU damage was done to the greenhouses during the storm and cold wave November 13. Charles Zimmer had the roof of one house blown off and many plants were frozen. Cambridge, Mass. — William H. Mur- dock, who for many years conducted a florist establishment, died November Nic Zweifel was right on the job with his large cut of fancy carnations for the Thanksgiving trade. Mitchell Street Florists had some ADAMS, Pa.— Plans are being pre- )ared for the erection of an extensive greenhouse by J. C. Trees that is to ost about $100,000. 26 at the Relief hospital, aged 74 years, having suffered a shock while at work in his garden a week before. He is survived by a son and two daughters. . igir. The American Florist. 1087 The Chicago Flower Growers' Association OTTO W. FRESE, General Manager. 176 N. Michigan Ave., CHICAGO OUR LEADERS EXTRA FANCY This Week Are : Carnations, Christmas Red Berries Bxtra fine large and well berried, per box, 21x16x6, at $1.76; large case, $2.50 and $8.00. Fresh Sheet Moss Per bbl., $3.50. Paper Whites, Lilies, Valley, Roses and Violets. Special Price List Grade Beauties each Polnsettlas •' KilUmeys " WWte KiUarneys My Marylana Rlrhmonds " Bride " Bridesmaid " Carnations " Cattleyas " Valley " Lilies Callas •■ Paper Whites stevla " M iflnonette Simlax '■ Plnmosus .• " Sprengeri " Violets, double Porioo single PerlOO Sweet Peas Perloo Adiantnint . . Per lOO hybridum Per lOO Galax, Per 1000 Ferns Per lOOO WildSmllax 50-lb.case 26-lb. CHse Mexican Ivy Per lOO Per 1000 Boxwood bunch .'0-lb. .-use A $ .50 .42 .10 .10 .10 .10 .10 .10 .04 .75 .04 .12H .16 .04 .02 .06 .16 .03 .03 125 1.25 1.00 100 2 00 1.50 1 50 h.m 3.50 .60 5.a) .25 7,. 50 B % .42 .33 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .08 .03 .60 .03 .10 .12^4 .03 .OIH .04 .12H .02 .02 1.00 1.00 .75 .75 l.SO c $ .33 .25 .07 .07 .07 .07 .07 .07 .02 D % .25 .16 .06 .06 .06 .08 .06 .06 E % .16 F % .\2Vi G % .10 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05 .04 .04 .04 .04 .04 .04 .02 .OIH .10 .50 CHRISTMAS fi B Next WecK H -The Best Paid- CIRCULATION i To the Trade in the Trade 1088 The American Florist. Dec. g. M AR[ OROWERSl Our Specialties are Of all the stock we sell and guarantee it to be strictly fresh. Beauties, Roses, Valley, Carnations, Lilies and Sweet Peas. PRICE LIST: t i AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. Extra long, o6-in. and over $5 UO to $().00 30-in 400 18to24-in 3 00 15-in 2 00 12-in 1 60 Maryland, Richmond, Killarney, White Killarney, Per 100 Extra long $ 8 00 to $10 00 Medium length 6 00 Good short length 4 00 Rhea Reid and Mrs. Aaron Ward Extra long $10 00 Medium length li 00 Good short length 4 00 CARNATIONS per lOo Fancv White and Pink $4 00 Good 3 00 HARRISII LILIES per doz. $1 60 " per 100, 12 00 Lily of the Valley per 100, $3 00 to 4 00 Asparagus Sprays per 100, 3 00 to 4 00 Sprengerl, per 100, 2 00 to 3 00 Ferns, Eastern per 1000 $2 00 Smilax perdoz. $l50to 2 00 Adiantum per 100, 1 00 Galax, Green per 1000 $1 00 Bronze per 1000 126 Select Pink and White Sweet Peas 75 to 1 00 Paper Whites, Extra Fancy 4 00 ROSES, oar selection, $4.00 per BASSETT & WASHBURN 100 W Officeand store: 131 N.Wabash Ave., Chicago. i Greenhouses: Hinsdale* 111- W Chicago. STOCK RATHEB SHORT OF DEMAND. Thanksgiving has come and gone, the retailers all report that they did a very satisfactory business, many stating that the amount of sales was considerably in advance of last year. The wholesalers are not all so unani- mous in saying that the business was satisfactory, many using' the expres- sion "fair business," but some of the growers are not willing to even call it that. But the growers that complain the most have only themselves to blame. Those that sent their flowers to the market the early days of the week received good prices for their stock, but those that held their flowers back and flooded the market Wednes- day with pickled stock had to take what they could get. There was enough of everything, except perhaps Ameri- can Beauties and orchids, to meet the demand, and the flowers that were of inferior grade or showed that they had been kept as long as possible had to be sold at any price obtainable. It seems strange that so many growers will per- sist in this pernicious way of doing business even when they invariably lose. The stock was cut so close and the good quality sold up so clean that a shortage of all kinds prevailed dur- ing the last days of the week. Orchids are very short, and the prices are rul- ing high. Nine dollars a dozen is the bottom price for cattleyas and the fine lilooms are selling at higher values. While there were American Beauties enough lo fill all orders, yet the supply compared to last year was much small- er. One of the prominent growers sums : up the flower situation in the following niahner. He says: ".American Beau- ties at this time last year were in fine condition and in full crop, which held out until Christmas, and there was double the quantity on the market during the holidays of any previous year, but during January, February and March they were very scarce and it was almost impossible to fill regular orders, prices holding at .$6 to $8 per dozen during the three months. This year the cut was made from August to November when they went off crop and have been in short supply ever since and will not be in full crop again until January 10 or 15, when it now looks as if the market would be well supplied for the remainder of the sea- son. The plants are now setting buds and it takes six or more weeks for them to produce a marketable flower. The prices at Christmas will probably be high and retailers who want Ameri- can Beauties at that time should place their orders early. Of the other roses and carnations the supply has been a little short up to Thanksgiving and will now come in heavier and there will be full crops for Christmas, and with the large additions in glass area that have been made there will be a large supply throughout the season of all kinds of flowers. The rose Mrs. Aaron Ward has become very popular and is in great demand by the retailers, but with the advent of Sunburst and the other yellow roses the call for this rose will be less." The Christmas greens are now being received and the early cases of holly show that it is of much higher quality than last year and, in fact, all the greens except bouquet greens, are in good supply and of fine grade. The Christmas plants are now being shown at the retail stores and a visit to the growers who make a spe- cialty of these finds a good supply of splendidly grown stock. NOTES. The busy season is on at the George Wittbold Co.'s greenhouses at Edge- brook and the packing shed now resembles the shipping room of a large factory. The supply of Christmas plants and other decorative stock is large and some fine Boston ferns, ken- tias, dracsenas, asparagus and Pan- danus Veitchii are constantly going out. Passing through the houses we noticed a bench of Proserpine tulips nearly in bloom and almost ready for the market and which will probably be the earliest this season. The large supply of roses, carnations and other seasonable stock that is ar- riving at Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s store is of fine quality and is sold quickly. Splendid American Beauty, Killarney, White Killarney and Richmond roses and lily of the valley of the best qual- ity can be obtained at this house. M. Wolnienicz, 3301 N. Claremont avenue, reports that the Thanksgiving trade exceeded all expectations. He is cutting a large quantity of Paper White narcissus and expects to have a large supply for Christmas. He has purchased an adjoining lot and will en- large his plant next spring. Vaughan & Sperry are well supplied with all kinds of seasonable stock and are offering something fine in roses and carnations. The firm will have a large quantity of poinsettias for their trade for the holidays in addition to a good supply of all other stock. H. C. Blewitt is selling a fine grade of candytuft at his stand in the "House of Flowers" at 82-84-86 East Randolph street, in addition to his choice sweet peas and carnations. John Schillo says his firm, the Adam Schillo Lumber Co., is winding up a successful season and is ready for 1912 with a fine grade of pecky cypress. R. J. Southerton has a fine lot of cyclamen in his greenhouses at High- land Park that promise to be in full bloom for the holiday trade. Miss M. C. Gunterberg is filling a large number of orders for Richmond roses and violets of good quality. I tgii. The American Florist. io89 Cut riowcrs for Xmas Full Crop, Finest Stock in Chicago American Beauties 60-inch stems 24-inch stems 48-inch stems 20-inch stems 36-inch stems 15-inch stems 30-inch stems Kiilarney Extra special, 40 to 48-inch stems Selects, 30 to 36 Fancy 24 Medium 20 Good and Short stems Riciimonds Extra specials, 60-inch stems Selects, 48 " Fancy, 36 to 40 Medium, 24 to 30 Good and Short stems White Kiilarney Extra specials, 40 to 48-inch stems Selects, 30 to 36 Fancy, 24 " Medium, 20 Good and Short stems Jardine Fancy, 15-inch stems Good, 10 Uncle John Fancy, 12-inch stems Good, 8 Carnations Select, red, pink and white Fancy, red, pink and white Good, red, pink and white We have the finest stock in Chicago in abundant supply. Large flowers on stiff stems well clothed with luxuriant foliage. Write for prices. 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. 1090 The American T'lorist. Dec. 9, Poehlmann Bros. Co. 32-34°36 E Randolph St. Long Distance Phone Randolph 35 CHICAGO, ILL. Current Price List. — AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per Doz. Long, specials $8 00 36-inch 6 00 30-inch 4 00 21-inch 8 CO 20-inch 2 50 18-inch 2 00 Short Per 100, $8.00 - $10.00 - $12.00 Per 100 KILLARNEY, Special $10 00 Fancy 8 00 Medium 6 00 Short 4 00 RICHMOND, Special 10 00 Fancy 8 00 Medium 6 00 Short 1 4 00 WHITE KILLARNEY, Special 10 00 Fancy 8 00 Medium 6 00 Short 4 00 MY MARYLAND, Special 10 00 Fancy 8 00 Medium 6 00 Short 4 00 PRINCE DE BULGARIE 6 00 to 16 00 MRS. AARON WARD 6 00 to 15 00 Extra Long Special Roses billed accordingly. Subject to change without notice. Per 100 PERLE and MELODY $6 00, $8 00 to 10 00 Cattleyas per doz., $0 00 to $7 60 Dendroblums per doz. , 6 00 CARNATIONS, Per 100 Fancy white, pink and red $4 00 First quality :; 00 Short L,awson, Winsor, White _' 00 Mums, white and yellow, per doz., $2 00, $3 00, $4 00 Small per doz., $1 00 to $1 60 Harrisll LlUes per doz. , $1 60 10 00 Violets, single and double, per 100 $1 00 to $1 60 Valley $3 00 to 4 00 Paper Whites 3 00 to 4 00 Sweet Peas l ooto 1 50 Stevia 2 00 Plumosus Sprays, Sprengeri $2 00 - $3 00 - 4 00 Plumosus Strings, extra long... per string, 60c to 60c Galax, bronze per lOOO, $1 50 " green per 1000, 126 Ferns per 1000, 2 00 Adiantum Croweanum 76c to 1 Leucothoe Boxwood, per bunch 25c Winter Berries, per case $2 50 Mexican Ivy, per 100, 76c; per 1000, $6 00 Wild Smilax percase, 6 00 00 75 POEHLMANN'S FANCY VALLEY EXTRA FINE HARRISII LILIES We make these Gai supply them all the Year. Oece tried you w(ll have ROoQier A visit to Wietor Bros.' greenhouses this weeli found the stock in elegant condition with plenty of flowers assured for the holiday trade. House after house of fine American Beauty rose plants bearing very promising buds was what met our gaze as we passed through tliis section of the immense range of 143 liouses. The 10 houses de- voted to Richmond roses was also a sight to behold and that the cut will be large is true beyond a doubt and it would be safe to say that most of the blooms will be on stems averaging three to five feet in length. Killarney and White Killarney are now in crop and My IWaryland, Mrs. Jardine and Uncle John are also producing a good supply of fine blooms. The carnations are covered witli buds and some excep- tionally fine Washington, Bonfire. Vic- tory, Winsor. Enchantress and other leading varieties can be found here. We could not help but notice the smile of satisfaction that rested on the faces of N. J. Wietor and his able foreman, James Novae, as they escorted us through the houses, and were probablv thinliing of the "raft of stocl? their firrn will have for Christmas." We greatly enjoyed the ride behind N. J.'s favorite trotter, which fairly flew over the ground and reminded us of Lou Dillon when she was in her prime. Otto W. Frese; general manager for the Chicago Flower Growers' Associa- tjpn, is still receiving letters from flo- rists throughout the country inquiring whether there is any foundation to the article which appeared under the head of corporations Jn the daily papers of this city a few weeks ago. Mr. Frese desires to notify all the tr.nde through these columns that the report was er- roneous; that the article appeared by mistake and has been the cause of much trouble in malving the necessary explanations to friends of the associa- tion. That the company is still in bus- iness and very much alive can be seen when one visits their store in North Michigan avenue wliere tjusiness is very lively these days. Samuel Slack is now proprietor of both the restaurant and rooming house at Edgebrook, having purchased the latter from Otto Wittbold this week. Mr. Slack has resigned his position as section foreman with the George Witt- bold Co.. and will assist his wife in conducting the hotel business in the future. His many friends among the employes wish him success and hope that he will continue to give them the same good "chuck" that they are re- ceiving at present. Peter Reinberg is cutting heavily in White and Pink Killarney roses which are mostly of a short medium grade, although the supply of fancy stock is plenty large enough to go around. Richmond and American Beauties are arriving in good condition and in fair supply. Tim Matchen and his force of assistants are kept busy filling the or- ders that are coming in and the store seems to have already taken on its hol- iday appearance. The stock is arriving in splendid con- dition at the Bassett & Washburn store, but the demand is so good that it goes out about as fast as it comes in. This firm is now cutting about 2,000 sweet peas a day with stems that average 10 to 15 inches in length. The call for Rhea Reid roses at this house is very good and the 'salesmen are having their troubles trying to fill all the orders that keep coming in. The Chicago Carnation Co. is filling a large number of orders for carnations of the prize winning quality that are pleasing their customers and bringing good prices. Washington, the new carnations that this firm placed on the market last year, is doing fine and is becoming more popular as the time passes. Paul M. Bryant has returned from Hartford, Mich., where he bought 400 cases of selected winter berries for E. H. Hunt's holiday trade. The supply department is well stocked with Christ- mas goods and all that is needed now are the orders. Harry Manheim visited Hoerber Bros.' greenhouses in De§ Plaines last Sunday and was well pleased with the condition of the stock and the outlook for a large supply for the holidays. Julius Zschau says the prolonged strilve in the West Pullman shops has much to do with the general quietness that prevails in his neighborhood at present. Kyle & Foerster are enjoying a good business and are receiving a fine line of seasonable stock which contains some choice American Beauty roses. S. W. Pike of St. Charles must have had a second Thanksgiving day on Sat- urday, for he was seen in the market gathering a large supply of stock. The next meeting of the Florists' Club will be held at the Union Restau- rant, 72 West Randolph street, Thurs- day, December 7, at 8 p. m. Zech & Mann are particularly well fixed on roses and carnations and are showing some fine lilies and Paper White narcissus. George Reinberg is cutting a fancy grade of cypripediums in addition to a good supply of splendidly grown Richmond roses. I igii. The American Florist. 1091 KILLARNEY8 BEAUTIES AND RICHIV10NDS. We are cutting heavily in White and Pinls. Killarneys mostly of short and medium grade, but with plenty of fancy stock, to go around. Richmonds are fine and arriving in large quantities as are also Beauties which are equal to the best and better than most of those to be seen in this market. Current Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz Extra Fancy Beauties 5 CO to $(> 00 36 inch steins 4 00 30 inch stems 3 00 24 inch stems 2 BO 20 inch stems 2 00 16 inch stems 1 50 ISinchstems 1 00 Richmond i „ ,„ IlJi.T''""'?;, ) Extra select $10 00 ^l^^^r (select 8 00 My Maryland ) ^^ Mrs. Field f Per 100 $8 CO 4 00 Sunrise \ Extra select... Perle f Medium Mrs. Aaron Ward ( Medium $4 00 to 8 00 Melody (short 4 00 to 6 00 ROSES, cm selection 4 00 Harrtsli per doz., $1 25 to $1 60 Carnations per 100-, 3 00 to 4 00 Valley per 100; 3 00 to 4 00 Adiantum 1 00 Asparagus, per bunch 60 Ferns, per 1000 160 Peter Reinberg 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO The E. C. Amling Co. can feel par- ticularly proud of the fine cattleyas that they are handling, for they are of the finest quality and as good as any to be found in this market. John Michelsen, the efficient manager, says he is going to put in a large case so he can display these beautiful flowers to a better advantage. H. Van Gelder is looking for a fine Christmas trade and says Percy Jones already has more orders booked for this holiday than he ever had before. Schumman & Kohout, who recently bought the Chicago Rose Co.'s green- houses, are now shipping some of their stock to this firm. The J. B. Deamud Go. is preparing for a busy Christmas trade and will be on deck with a large supply of .season- able cut flowers and a full line of greens. The violets that this house is offering are quickly sold to the best trade immediately upon arrival. Sinner Bros, are cutting some fine Killarney and White Killarney roses and carnations. \. E. Hunt & Co. and" Hunt Bros., who also have a stand on the floor, are showing some fine stock which is quickly disposed of. J. A. Budlong is showing a very fine grade of Richmond and Prince de Bul- garie roses that are moving readily and bringing good prices. The carnations are arriving in quantity and are of good quality. Weiland & Risch's stock is in fine condition for the holidays and from present indications the cuts look very "The Busiest House in Chicago'' LARGE SUPPLIES Roses, Carnations, Valley, Violets, Lupins, Paper Whites, Sweet Peas and all other seasonable stock. J. B. DEAMUD CO. Phones i US.'ari"4i^a 160 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO promising. Exceptionally good poin- settias were seen at th,is house this week. Chas. W. McKellar is having his troubles trying to fill his orders for or- chids this week and could easily dis- pose of much larger quantities if there was any possible way of getting them. The A. L. Randall Co.'s supply de- partment is liusy filling orders for holi- day goods while the cut department is disposing of large quantities of cut flowers. John Kruchten, the Gardenia man. is showing some fine specimens of these popular flowers which are eagerly sought for by his best trade. Miss Gertrude Wallace is again at- tending to her duties as stenographer at the Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation's store. Kennicott Bros. Co. is still supplying their customers with chrysanthemums and are well fixed on all other seasona- ble stock. Winterson's Seed Store is receiving shipments of holly that show the qual- ity to be as good as last year. The Batavia Greenhouse Co. is cut- ting some fine American Beauty roses that find a very ready market. A. Henderson & Co. are now busy disposing of a carload of holly which arrived this week. 1092 fHE American Florist. Dec. 9, Extra Fine Roses Beauties, Killarneys, Richmond and Maryland. CARNATIONS OF QUALITY All the Leading Varieties in Red, White and Pink. Current Price List AMERICAN Special long BEAUTIES Perdoz. $6 00 5 00 4 00 3 00 2 50 2 00 CO to 1 50 Per 100 .$12 00 OtoSlO 00 36-iDcb 24 to 30 inch . 18 to 24 inch .. 15 to 18-inch .. 13 to 15 inch .■ 8 to i:iDch ... Specials . . Richmond ROSES ....$1 ...$4 f ROSES. Per 100 Killarney $4 00 to $10 00 White KilUrney 4 00 to 10 00 My Maryland 4 00 to 10 00 Brides 4 00 to 10 00 Maid 4 00 to 10 00 RO SES, Our Selection $400 MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 Carnations, fancy J4 00 common... J2 00 to $3 00 'Mums per doz.. $1 00to.$5 no Paper Whites $2 00 to 3 00 Per mo Harrisit Lilies $12 50 Sweet Peas $ 75 to I 50 Valley 3 00 to 4 UO Adiantum.. 75 to ICO Asparagus Strings .. each. 75c Asparagus Bunches., .each. 25c to 50c Sprengeri Bunches ..each. 25c to 50c Smilax. per doz., $1 50 to $2 CO Galax, green per 1000. 1 25 bronze per 1000, 125 Ferns per 1000, 2 00 Wild Smilax (large cases only)., s ro Boxwood (50 lb. case) 7 50 Subiect to change without notice. Choice Michigan Berries per case, $1.50-$2.50-$4.00. VAUGHAN & SPERRY Long Distance Phone Central 2751. 161 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. The Geo. WittI old Co. is busy these days with decorations at the land show in the Coliseum. Window boxes, trees and decorative stock artistically ar- ranged reflect much credit to this firm. The "Christma.s Tree Ship" which was described in the Tribune this week was the schooner Rouse .Simmons. Captain H. Schunneman, now moored at the North Clark street bridge. A. F. Amling and son, Paul, visited the local automobile salesrooms this week and seemed favorable impressed with the latest model Moline touring car. Now for a joy ride. Chas. Wackling. formerl.v in the em- ploy of Hoerber Bros., at Des Plaines, leaves this week to take charge of the_ Kemble Floral Co.'s greenhouises at Os- kaloosa, la. A ten-pound baby boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Von Ani- men this week. W. I^. Kroeschell is the liappy grandpa. The Geo. M. Garland Co. is putting on the finishing touches to the alterations it is making to its factory at Des Plaines. Thos. McAllister, of the A. Lange force, is serving on the .iury in the mu- nicipal court this weelv. Philip L. McGee. of the John C. Mon- inger Co., is busy calling on prospective customers this month. F. C. Fi'anzen, the Summerdale ave- nue fiorist, received a carload of Christ- mas trees this week. John Poehlmann. Jr., will enter the Culver Military school at Culver, Ind., in ,Ianuary, 1912. The John Nelson store and green- house on West Huron street is oltered for sale or rent. Visitors : Allison Currie, Milwaulvee, Wis.; J. Meiklejohn. representing H. F. Darrow. New York; Josei>h H. Hill, Richmond. Ind. St. Louis. AN IDEAL THANKSGIVING. Thanksgiving day was ideal both in weather and as regards business. The temperature was moderate. Bright sun- shine prevailed and the wholesalers and retailers all report good trade. Chrysanthemums and violets were the most in demand, but the price of the latter was not as high as it was ex- pected they w^ould sell for, .$1 a liun- dred being the top price. A large num- ber of eastern doulile violets were pur- chased by retailers. Orchids and lily of the valley had a good call, and flow- ering plants sold well. NOTES. C. A. Kuehn has erected a building at 1312 Pine street which he will occu- py about December 10. There are three floors and a basement and everything w-ill be modern and up-to-date. The first floor will be used for the cut flower department, with cold storage facilities in the basement, as well as lavatories and conveniences for the employes. The second floor will contain the florist supplies and on the top floor. the wire work will be manufactured. The M. M. Ayers Floral Co. had a siilendid Thanksgiving trade. The fine plants of Gloire de ]-.orraine begonias and cyclamens in fancy pot covers sold well. David Geddes, the manager,' ar- ranged a very fine decoration at a cafe. The room was festooned with lycopo- dium and baskets of poinsettias were tastefully arranged, making a beautiful decoration. The Florists" Union held a meeting December -i at Twelfth and Benton streets and elected the following per- manent officers : Julius Schaefer, pres- ident; Henry Duernberg, vice-presi- dent; John B. Barnard, secretary; Miss W. Seeger, treasurer. An alarm of fire awakened Harry Young on the morning of December 4, when it was discovered that the roof of his residence had caught fire from sparks that had fallen on the shingles. The damage was slight. Samuel Seligman, representing Wer- theimer Bros., New Y'ork, stopped here this weelv on his way east to spend Christmas. Geo. H. Angermueller is receiving some very fine lilies. W. F. Chicago Bowling. Following are the scores made by the teams and individuals who represented the Florists' Bowling League in the toiu-nament held at Bensinger's alleys for the championship of the city : FIVE MEN TEAMS. Orchids, Foerster . .174 Kit 104 Huohnei- . . 127 lU(i iri4 aruff 133 140 1(13 I. Zech 154 183 15.^. 'A. Zcch...l90 213 174 Lorm.Tii ■^I'hult/, . Bollltf . . Friedman llyers . , . Carnations. .->liS 186 202 .160 163 lOS .215 181 194 .177 177 138 , 148 125 137 Totals. . .784 803 810 Totals. . .017 832 804 TWO MEN TEAMS. Foorslcr . . .147 202 202 Hncbner . . 162 159 181 Bj-ei-s 152 162 158 Mend'k'ii .,152 182 l."l I. Zech 163 167 14s A. Zech,... 176 147 179 INDIVIDUALS. B.vors . . llend'k'ii r. Zec-h. .174 160 136 .165 123 209 .133 147 200 A. Zech. Foerster .163 187 178 .188 2U0 1S2 West Hartford, Conn.— W. Wallace Thomson, of Vera street, has com- pleted a new greenhouse 34x1(30 feet, which he will devote exclusively to sweet peas. Louisville, Ky. — The Hall Seed Co. has been granted articles of incorpora- tion with a capital stock of $50,000. The incorporators are E. C. Peltz, W. P. Hall and W. P. Burton. .If^7I. The American Florist. 1093 Cut Flowers I E. H. HUNT FOR ALL OCCASIONS. FLORISTS* SUPPLIES TOO. SEND FOR PRICE LIST. 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO KENNICOn BROS. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 163-165 N.Wabash Ave I. D. Phone Central 466. Chicago Wt will bave aL.7thlnK lo tht IIdb oI CUT FLOWERS and GREENS that Ton mar waot il anybod; baa It ai ChlcaEO market pricei on day of shipmnoi tient\ot_ the American Flonat when writino E.C.AMLINGCO. THE LARGEST, BBST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CDT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. Mention the American Flormt ichcn writint. A.L. Randall Co. 66 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO. L. D. Phone Central 1490. Private Ezchanftc All Departments. If you do not receive our price list retrularly. a postal card will brine It. Uention the American Florist when writkxo Zech&IVIann Wholesale Piorists Room 218, 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Telephone, Central 32B4. W. P. KYLK JOSEPH FOBRSTBS Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Lone Distance Phone. Randolph 3619. John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. J. A BUDL0NG 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS A Specialty onOWER OF Headquarters tor ORCHIDS and Fancy Stock CHAS. W. IVflcKELLAR, 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing HOERBER BROS. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers, Telephone Randolph 2758. Greenhouses DES PLAINES, ILL. Store. 162 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO ' eROWERS"«SHlPPERS , CUT FLOWEI^C V^ IM N. WABASH AVE. ~*V# [HMEOUnV DEUVOIU m^ m^ m ■ I Mention the American Florist wTien wntmt Geo. Rembergk^jTOR BROS. Wholesale Florist 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. VWeMe Hover MM^Kefe Chicago. Dec. 6 Roses, Beauty, specials, .... 36-in 30in 24-ln 18to20-in . Per doz. 6 DO 5 00 4 00 300 2 OOa 2 50 Per ICO Sbort stem 8 00015 00 •• Killamey 3 003)10 00 •• White Killarney 3 00@10 00 " Richmond 3 00010 00 Prince de Bulgarie 4 0 J© 15 00 •■ Mrs, Aaron Ward 3 00ai2 00 My Maryland 3 00@10 00 •• Perle 3 00®I0 00 Melody 3 UOSlO 00 • ■' Kaiserin 3 00®10 00 " Bride 3 OOSIO 00 Bridesmaid 3 009)10 00 •• RheaReid 3 00® 10 00 '■ Uncle John 3 00@ 8 00 Mrs. Jardine 3 OOS 8 00 Mrs. Marsnall Field 3 000 8 00 Carnations 2 U)@ 4 00 Bouvardia 6 00 Gardenias 5 On® 6 00 Cattleyas per doz.. ') OU Dendr. Formo8um...per doz.. 6 00 Phalsenopsis 15 00 Oncidiums 3 00 VaodaCcerulea perdoz.. 3 00 Chrysanthemums... perdoz. 1 OOSi 4 00 t-ompons per buncb. 35W 1 00 Liliuoi Harrisii perdoz.. ISO Paper Whites 3(0(74 00 Sweet Peas 1 OO'a 1 50 Valley 2 UOferlgte Phiiadelphia, Dec. 6. r«r lOO Ro>es, Beaat?. extra 20 0a@35 00 first 10 00015 00 BrideiandMaldi 2 000 8 00 • Klllarney 2 00810 00 ■• White Klllarney 2 OOffllO i'" Cattleyaa 2500050 00 Chrysanthemumj 6 0(tt'25 00 Gardenias per do2., 3 0uS4 00 Lllinm Harrisli ... . 10 00@|2 00 Lily of the Valley 3 000 5 00 SnapdraBODS 2 00«" 4 00 Sweet Peas 5(ail00 Violets, single 50f^ 75 double 75® 1 10 Adiantum ... 1 OOOS 1 50 Asparaens per bnncb, 50 Buffalo. Dec. 6 Per 100 Roses Beauty, special 40 0OS)50 00 fancy 30 00035 00 eitra 20 0093100 No,l 1OOC0I2 00 No. 2 4 nf0 6 00 Bon Silene i OOfi 4 00 Perle 4 00(J S 00 Maid and Bride 4 OK'' 8 CO Fiolt Kiliarney 4 Uli(7 0 00 White Killatney , 4 00(/ 8 00 Richmond 4 00(710 00 .My Maiyland 4 lOa 8 00 oaroBilons 2 OUo 4 10 Chrysanthemums 6 ii0^25 00 Daities 75^? I 00 Callas Bot^MOOO Lllium Loneiflorum 10 00012 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00«i 4 00 008 4 00 3 00 3 00 759) 2 00 750 1 SO 500 60 Mi&^nonette Narcissus Paper White Romans Violets ■Adiantum Croweanum .Asparagus, per bunch. 35® 50 AsparatrusSprengeri.. 35® 5P .^sparaeus Str. PiTTSBORG Dec. 6. Par 100 Roses. Beauty, special 15 00020 00 eitra 10 00012 00 No.l 5 00 " Bride Bridesmaid 2 000 6 00 " Chatenay 2 000 6 00 ■' Rlllarney 2 000 6 00 •• My Maryland 2 000 6 00 • Richmond 2 00^6 00 Carnations 2 OCS) 3 00 Chrysanthemums 8 009)25 00 Cattleyaa 50 00 Lllinm LonKlflornm 10 00 Lily of the Valley 4 OO Oncidiums 3 OOffi 4 00 Sweet Peas via 1 00 Violets, sinirle 35© 5> double 75 Adiantum I 00 Asparagus Sprengerl, per bunch, 35 sprays ..per bunch. 35 Cincinnati. Dec. 6. Roses. Beauty per doz,, 750 3 OJ Per 100 Bride. Bridesmaid 2 000 5 uu Kiliarney. 2 000 4 00 My Maryland 2 OOW 5 00 Perle 3 COS 5 00 Richmond 3 000 6 00 Carnations. 1509 3 00 Chrysanthemums.... per doz,. 5003 00 Lillum Giganieum 8 00010 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00e5 00 Violets, double 35ft 50 single 50 Adiantum 1000 150 Asparagus Plumosns per bunch, 25 Asparagus Sorengerl per bunch. 25 Headquarter ■-^^ YORK Give us a Trial We can ( PlesM you. ii Soscs, Camatloiis and aU kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. Wholesale Commission ' Florists. ^ U Jr JI'.A.X< O ir. T. norlsts' SoppllM and Wire Designs. WM. F. KASTIN6 GO.' THE MUNK FLORAL CO. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS and Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Columbus, Ohio Hoffmeister Floral Co. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Ohio Wholesale Growers of EASTER LILIES, Deco^rattve"?eens Write for pricus Telephone West 562. PRICE LIST op Xmas Stock Holly Immortelles Club Moss Boxwood Mistletoe "Write now. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO and NEW YORK tgn. The American Florist. 1096 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Cut Strings, 8 feet long, BOc each. Pink Killarney, Rose Plants Own Root Stock. Send for Prices. i W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. WELCH BROTHERS, 2Ze DevonaUre St., BOSTON, MASS. Acacia Pubescens, American Beauty, Galley, Carnations, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and other seasonable stock. A Good Place to Buy S°L^»SL"', Palms, Ferns Bulbs and Florists' Supplies, write next time you need anything C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis- II. .f< 4' ftw*> " ■'-■'^ *' ^'-■" " ■■■■'■ J*, .i.rt ii.-ft..^ -THE- J. M. McGullough's Sons Co., Wkolisale Gonmissioi Florists. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITSI). \ Sp.ctftl atteDtloo srUeo to Shlpploe Ordtrt, < \ Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES SEEDS and BULBS. Prlc* Lilt on AppUcatloD. 316 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, OHIO. Phoofl Mftiii 584. i"i»'n'ii"i''ii'M"ir«"ii"u"U"l''i»"AM, CONX.— The greenhouses formerly operated by Ernest M. Arnold are now known as the East Side Green- houses and C. .S. Andem is the pro- prietor, the place being in charge of Richard Hermanson. formerly of Prov- idence, R. I. Jacksonville. Fla.— The Tomlinson- Key Floral Co. have opened a store at 40 East Forsyth street which is fitted up in modern style, making one of the most up-to-date flower stores in the south. Both members of the firm were formerly connected with Mills, the Flor- ist, and are well known to the city's flower buyers. VlioMe FIo¥crM&rKeli i RICE BROTHERS I Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn, MiLWADKEE. Dec. 6. Rosea. Beamy., .per doz.. 1 25@i> 00 Killaroev 3 00012 nn Kichmond 3 0^010 00 White Killarney 3 009111 OO Carnationa I 5<>«2 4 00 Cbrysanthemum8....per doz.. 75®3 00 Lilinm (iuauteam 10 00012 50 Lily of tbe Valley 3 COS 4 00 Paper Whitea 3 00 Snapdragons per bunch. ilQ 75 Stevia 1 500) 2 00 Violets 1 OOS 1 50 Aditntnm — i 50 Aiparaffua perstrlntr. 5C ^ 75 Spreneeri per bunch. 2:® 35 Ferna. Fancy per lOuu, \ i>i Galax ereeo per 1000. 150 bronze per 1000. 150 Smilax perdoz.. 150 Wild Smilax per case. 5 00 Boston. Dec. (>. Per 100 Rosea. Baacty best 25 01 '7 50 00 medfnm 15 000)20 00 cnlla 200 " Bride. Bridesmaid ... 2 00@ 4 00 Kitra... 4 00@ 8 00 " Killarney and Richmond.. 2 00@ 8 00 " My Maryland 2 00@ 8 00 " Carnot 2 OOffi 8 DO Caroalions. select 3 00814 00 Chrysanthemums 8 00@25 00 Callas 800@12lD Cattleyas 35 00@50 00 Gardenias 15 00025 CO Lilinm LonflBornm g 00@12 TO Lily of the Valley 2 i)0@ 4 CO Sweet Peas 25® 50 Smilti 12 Oii@lf; 00 St. Loots, Dec. 6. Roses, Beanty medium stems... 20 00325 00 short stems 2 00@ 4 00 Bride, Bridesmaid 3 00@ 4 00 Killarney 3 000 6 00 My Maryland 3 00@ 6 00 White Killarney 3 CO® 6 00 Carnations 3 OOffl 4 00 Callas 10 00(7 12 50 Easter Lilies 10 00 Valley 3 OOffi 4 00 Aaparasrns Sprenserl 2 00@ 3 00 H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. r PRICE LIST OP Xmas Stock Holly Immortelles Club Moss Boxwood Mistletoe Write now. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO and NEW YORK 1096 The American Florist. D ec. New York. STOCK IN MUCH SHORTER SUPPLY. Business in the wholesale marlvet Thanksgiving weeli was very satisfac- tory. In the early part of the weelv conditions did not look so very prom- ising but by Wednesday morning the supply was not as large as was ex- pected, and the demand was greater. On Wednesday evening the afternoon shipments were still on hand and the late rush did not materialize, but on Thanksgiving morning every- thing was cleared out with the exception of white stock and vio- lets. The demand for violets was very disappointing and thousands upon thousands of them were carried over until Friday and even Saturday and sold out at very low prices. Carnations were in good supply and sold remark- ably well, as did all the varieties of roses. Orchids are still scarce at high figures. Lily of the valley is moving better. Lilies are plentiful with no change in quotations. On Saturday there was a great shortening up of all flowers and everj'thing was closed out at increased prices, even chrysanthe- mums, though much less in quantity, have sold for very fair figures, while the consensus of opinion seems to be that it is not so much the increase in business that has caused the advanced prices as the great shortening up in the supply. Top grades of Killarneys. Radiance, Richmond. Mme. Chatenay and Lady Hillingdon and the newer yellow roses are in more demand. Paper White narcissus and Roman hyacinths are more plentiful and are commencing to stock up in all the houses. Adian- tum Croweanum. asparagus and smilax of the best quality are moving better. Violets are going slowly. American Beauties, especially the top sizes, have advanced very much in price. Lilac is now all that could be desired as to quality, but moves slowly. Stevia is very plentiful, but is moving as well as can be expected. The top grades of Bridesmaid are selling better but even with the present scarcity it is impos- sible to move the top grades of white roses at satisfactory prices. It would seem that the days of the Bride are numbered as there seems to be demand only for the two shorter grades. NOTES. Myer. the popular Madison avenue florist, in addition to several orders for weddings and receptions, has been very busy with large orders for funerals. For the A. J. Mayer funeral in East Seventy-fourth street a casket cover of oak foliage, violets and lily of the valley was furnished: for the Oppen- heim funeral, 3S West Fifty-eighth street, a large casket cover was ar- ranged of Killarney roses, made solid to the floor, with a large cluster of cattleyas in the center. In addition he had eighteen designs for members of the family. It required two large auto- mobile trucks to take the flowers to the cemetery. Mr. Myer also had the family order for the funeral of Miss Flower, of South Orange, N. J., a niece of the late Gov. Flower. The designs worthy of especial mention being a standing wreath of cattleyas with streamers of lil.v of the valley reaching to the base and a magnificent casket cover of the new rose. President Taft. Chairman Chas. H. Totty, though a very busy man, is always talking na- tional flower show, and it is remarkable the great interest already manifested in this great affair. As soon as the preliminary schedule is issued and it is decided definitely on the hall to hold the show, the work will go on incessant- ly to the termination of the affair, and if present appearances count for any- thing it will be an extraordinary ex- hibition in every particular. Monday, December 11, will be an in- teresting night at the club meeting, the occasion being the election of of- ficers for 1912. Election nights are al- GROWERS' CUT FLOWER CO. Cut Flowers at Wholesale J. J. CO AN, Manager Consignments Solicited 111 W. 28th St. 6237L1Sfi'oT.aasre NEW YORK ways most interesting. At this meet- ing Prof. John Craig's important com- munication on "Organization of New York's Floricultural Interests" will be discussed and action tal MAliISON ?OCARF. 1SI95S93 119 WCit 28th Street NEW YORK good assortment, lavender being added to the colors of last week. Orchids are in great demand and bring holiday prices. It is wonderful where they ail go to, as there are now twice as many grown for this market as there were three years ago. The assortment of chrysanthemums have narrowed to W. H. Chadwick. Golden Wedding and Mile. Jeanne Nonin. Some very fine blooms of the latter being seen and ruling as high as %-\ per dozen. In the work for the debutantes this season baskets appear to be taking a leading place and many pretty creations are seen; they are a trifle more showv and keep fresher than the bouquets, as for the most part the baskets are now made with tin linings which holds water so. that the moss filling can be made wet which insures a supply of water to the flowers. ( LLi; .MEKTIXG. The December meeting of the Flor- ists' Club was most interesting, the fea- ture being the paper read by Secretary Rust on the history of the club since its organization. Quite a few of the char- ter members were present as well as others who were active in earlier move- ments of the trade before the founding of the club was determiped. Many his- torical facts that had been forg'otten and matters that now seem forceful were brought to mind, and the progress of the trade can be distinctly traced. In the earlier days the possibility of selling flowers on commission was the subject of a paper, and the chrys- anthemum a menace to the business. was another. Efforts were also made to- drive the fakir out of the business. It was also shown how the club had al- ways helped the horticultural society with its exhibitions, contributing not only labor but money. Mr. Rust had given considerable time to the prepara- tion of this subject and found much of his matter by referring to the files of THE American Florist. Messrs. Craig, Fahrenwald. Watson. Hahlman, Kift and others took part in the discussion that followed and all expressed a desire and belief that the club would go on with, the good work of the past and keep the club in the front rank of like or- ganizations. NOTES. Alfred Campbell marketed a fine crop of Major Bonnaffon chr.vsanthemums last week; they were handled just right and were a great help to the market. Ed Reid was right in it with his large supply of fine chrysanthemums for Thanksgiving. They were a fine lot. American Beauty roses are in good demand with prices soaring. Godfrey Aschmann celebrated his birthday December .3. K. t^II, The American Florist. 1097 PHILADELPHIA NKW YORK WASHINGTON ^^y^ S. S. Pcnnock-Mcchan Co. iC^Jnl WHOLESALE FLORISTS /***'~?S ^^S^ 109 West 28th Street, NEW YORK /vvaX >VHOLESALE FLORISTS ^ 109 West 28th Street, NEW YORK "'■^'^ EverylhmK In Cut Flowers. PERCY B. RIGBY. Treasurer. Everytbinc in Snppliea Ou»a<^ u. Y.MelUs.fres. Geo. W. Crawbock, Mgr. Robert G.WUson.Treas. Greater New York Florists' Ass'n. Wholesale Commission Florists and Dealers in Florists' Supplies. Teliphones illl [ Main. 1 62 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y- Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST 55 and 57 West 26th St., lUFlV YODK Telephones: 7062-7063 Madison. 1^1- WW I Vrl%l% Traendly £ Schenck, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, NEW YORK 131 a 133 WEST 28th ST Phones: 798 and 799. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOH CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on gummed paper: your card. etc.. in black and leaf adopted by theS. A. F. in red Price per 500. $2 85. per 1000. $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 440 S.Dearborn St., Chicago Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 34 West 28th St., NEW YORK. PHONES } m [ Madison Sq. Consignments Salldte e J. K. ALLEN Established 18S7 WHOLESALE DEALER IN i CUT FLOWERS j 1D6 W. 28ili St., NEW YORK. Phones, 167 and 4468 Madison Sq. Open 6 a. m. Daily Growers desiring top market price for A their flowers should give me a trial. Mention the American Florist wh^n writing A. MOLTZ MAURICE L. GLASS A. MOLTZ & COMPANY, WHOLESALE FLORISTS 55-57 West 26th St., NEW YORK Teleptione Madison Square 617 and 618. Mention the American Florist when wnfmn N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange CootanBldK.. 6th Ave. &W. 26th St, New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Morniner. Desirable wall space to rent for advertisloe. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Mention the American Florist when writing KESSLER BROS. 113 W. 28ttl St NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt and satlsfactorv. Consigamepti loUcltarf Mention the American Florist when writing A.LY01NG&C0. Wholesale Florists Consignments Solicited Telephone. 35S9 Madison Sanarr, 64 West 28th St. NEW YORK VlioMe Hover MM'Ket^ New York. Dec. 6. Per 100 Ro«ei. Beaoty. apecial 3D OOflfiO OC extra and fancy.. l.SOO9^$O0 No.landNo. 2.... 5 00@ 8 00 Bride. Bridesmaid. »pecial 5 00B(I.'00 extra and fancy ?, 00® s 00 No. landNo, 2 2 00^4 00 Klllarney. My Maryland. S 00912 00 extra and faocy 6 00*» S 00 No, 1 and No. 2. 2 00(i' 4 00 Richmond .'5 00010 00 Carnation, 3 (iO@ 6 00 Cattleyas 60 lOalOO 00 Chrysanthemums 8 OOff'25 00 D. Formosum 20 r0i?2S 00 Gardenias 20 00010 00 Lilies. Longiflorum and Harrisii fi 00® 8 00 Lllv of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Oncidiums .. i SI® 2 50 Sweet Peas., per doz. bunches. 1 5092 00 Violets 50a 1 03 Adiantum Croweanum 50® 75 N. C. FORD Snccessor to FORD BROS. "shiipe" o"" FRESH FLOWERS. 121 West 28th St., NEW YOKF Telephone 3870-387 1 Msdlson Square Mention, the Atnerican Florist when inr^r^ Walter F.SheridaD WHOLESALE FLORIST. Telephones: 3532 and3S33 Madison So 131 i 133 West 28ili St., NEW YORK , WILLIAM B. KDEBLER Wholesale Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 WUloDghby Street, Tel. 4591 Main. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Charles H. Tolly MADISON, NEW JERSEY Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties my 8X>eclal^. Moore, Hentz & Nash, WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 65 and 57 West 2eth Street, Telephone No. 736 MadisoD Square. NEW YORK. HORACE E. EROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses,. Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK GITY- Telephones: 3200 and 3301 Madison Sqn«r>. Flower Colors Use our COLOR CHART in describing them, PRICE. $1.00 POSTPAID. American Florist Co., 440 S, Dearborn St.. CHICAOV PRICE LIST OF Xmas Slock Holly Immortelles Club Moss Boxwood Mistletoe Write now. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO and NEW YORK l098 The American Florist. De(. 9, To FLORISTS and DECORATORS Beautiful English Holly for CHFISTMAS profusely berried, grown at I'ort- land, Ore., on the famous Crystal Springs Farm belonging to the Ladd estate, carefully and freshly cut for shipment, at the following prices, crated, f. o. b. Portland. 25 )bs 75c per lb. 50 lbs 60c per lb. 100 lbs 50c per lb. < irders filled strictly in rotation while stock lasts. Cash with order, or references. The Sibson Rose Nurseries 1180 Milwaukee Ave., Poriland, Ore. CHRISTMAS GREENS WehaveeJtra fine RopingS id 20-yard rolls at 4c. 5c and 6c per yard. Green Wreaths, 10 in.. $1.00; 12 in. .?1.25; 14 in.. $1 50; 16-in.. $2.00 per dozen. Green Moss Wreaths, with Cape Flowers 10 in.. $150. 12in., $2.00, 14 in.. $2.50; ISin.. $3 00 per dozen. Tlie newest thing out in Grren and Bronze Oak and Magnolia Leaves, in wreathe. 10 in . 50c; 12 in.. 75c: 14 in.. $1.00; 15-in..$i;0 These are wreaths that will Icep for cemetery decorations all winter. We also offer Greeti Blankets for Brave coverioKS 2 .\ 5 feet $2 00: 6 feet. $3 00; 7 feet $4 00 each. Boxwood Wreaths. 10 in .50c: 12- in.. 75c: 14 lo. $1.00: 16-iD., $l.50each; these will measure from 2 to 4 inches more when made up. Jap. Air Plants, in baskets and canoes, at $1.50. $2 00 and $2.50 per dozen. GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, 111. HOLLY Bouquet Green, Wreathing, Boxwood. Write or wire for prices. A. HENDERSON & GO. Telephone Banciolph 2571. 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO We Are Now Booking Orders for Southern Wild Smilax Shipment commencing Sept. 1st, Natural and MOS^PS Perpetuated Sheet iVlV-f OOE-O I. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Uention the American Florist when writing We Are Now Making Shipments of SouthernWild Smilax Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Iverjitblng In Southern Gver^eeng. EVERGREEN, ALA. Til.© H ek rly A.m.©nt OetM m3.e3re. FANCY FERNS, 4riooo. New Crop Galax, Bronze or Green $1.25 perlOOO r.uxami/a- Sphagnum MOSS, large bales. $1.50 3SaiK(f» Leucothoe Sprays, Green $1.00 per 100; $7 50 per 1000 Boxwood, per pound 20c; SOpound case. $7.50 Magnolia Leaves, imported Green and Bronze. Basket. $2.25; 6 baskets. $2 each Florists in the Middle and Western States can save money by placing their orders with us. A trial order solicited. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc., Wholesale Commission Florists and Florists' Supplies. 38-40 Broadway, All phone connections. DETROIT, MICH. Leucothoe Sprays, Fancy and Dagger Ferns. We have handled a general line of decorative evergreens for years and years, and have become convinced that to pive the best satisfaction, we must cutout several lines. We oronose to supply both Green and Bronze Leucothoe, Long and Short, Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Quality always guaranteed and yon be the judge. Long Green Leucotnoe, $2.50 per 1000; short, $1,26 per 1000 " Bronze " 4.0OperlCOO; " 2.00perl0C0 Fancy Ferns, good length 1.00 per 1000 Dagger '• " " l.OOperlCOO Cash with order unless you have done business with us before, enlarge orders. 1. J. IvAY Ol UD., tlK HaTK, IN. t/. J. H. VON CANON & CO. Evergreens Fresh From The Woods Galax. Green, 50c per 1000; $3.50 per case of 10,000. Ferns, Fancy and Dagger, 80c per lOCO; $3.£0 per case of 5000 Green Leucothoe, regular lengths. $1.75 per 1000. Green Leucothoe. 10 to 16 inch. $1.0n pet 1000. Laurel Leaves, 35c per lOrO: Sheet Moss,'5c per lb. Bronze Galax will be ready about Nov. 20. Cash with order. Wire Us Elk Park. N. C. BANNERS ELK, N. C. We are head- quarters for True English Holly Green and heavily berried. Also largest stock of Cut FlOwerS, Native Greens, etc., in the Northwest. SEATTLE CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Wire, Phone or write. 909 Post St , SEATTLE, WASH ^^WCsS> SMilA^r. George Cotsonasdt Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers Id all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagger Ferns. Bronze and Green Galax. Holly. Leucothoe Sprays. Princess Pine, Etc.. Delivered to all parts of United States and Canada 1Z7W. 28thSt., bet.6th&7thAves.. Uaw Vnrk Telephone 1202 Madison Square. ■""• '•'" Lycopodium or Bouquet Green Limiled quantity ooly. subject to pri'-.r sale $8.00 per crate, i. o. b. Minneapolis, KOFITHIIUP, Kins II CO., SSS"' BOIOIET GREE^ Best quality a* lowest rates. We gather our own greens aod bnnu by boat direct. Christmas Trees and Boughs fjr Cemeteries. Northern Michigan Evergreen Nursery, H, Schuenemann S. \V. cor, Clark St. Bridge. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writint PRICE LIST OF Xmas Stock Holly Immortelles Club Moss Boxwood Mistletoe Write now. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO and NEW YORK tgiz. The American Florist. 1099 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS win be deUvered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire. Phone or Mail Orders. \ KENTUCKY. ' vf\% \3 % KCIItIeIKS^ KENTUCKY. New Location, *'THE SEELBACK," And 223 S. 4th Avenue. Choicest Cut Flowers. Personal Attention Given to Out-of-Town Orders. Chicago. Establlsbed In 1857. 'm^ FLORIST 739 Buckingham Place. L, D, Phone Gracelaod 1112. Seed us your retail orders. WE HAVI THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITT M.ention tlie American Florist when urriting Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" • aodS Gr.'cne Ave. and 339 to 347 Greene Ave. GrAeohouses: Short Hills, N.J. Deliveries in HEW YORK. LONG ISLAND and NSW JXRSIT. Sention the American Florist when writihg HBW roi Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones. 527. Special attectioD to Mail and Telegraph Orders. Mention the American Florist when writint, Cincinnati, O. JULIUS BAER, 138-140 E. Fourth "!> Loai Distance 'Ptionc Mention the American Florist when writino Indianapolis, Ind. BertermanaBros.Co. FLORISTS 241 MassachuBAtta At«i Kention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. "Pcnn, The Telegraph Florist', Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37- *3 BROMFIELD STREET. St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place *n the Twin Cities and for all points io the Northwest. The Largest Store JD America; the largest stock; tbe greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We ar« alive nieht and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM L. ROCK Flower Co. will execute orders for any town in Missouri, Kansas or Oklahoma Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Uentton the American Florist when writinf Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue. N. Rochester Phone r>Oli. Long Dist. Bell Phone SlS'.l Members Florists' Telot^r.ipli Dt-livcry. Mention the American Florist when writing Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Pcachtree Street ifenfion the American Florist when writing Louisville, Ky. JACOB SCHULZ, Members Florists* Telegraph Delivery. 550 So. Fourth Avenue. Mention the American Florist when wriiinjj Wew York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Comer 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has Ills own eorrespondents in all tlit large cities of Europe and the Britisb Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad' dress, DARDSFLOR. Member I'lorists' Telegraph Delivery. Buffalo. N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Telegrapl) Associatioi. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl & Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mail Telephone, Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season. Denver, Colo. Park Floral Co. Jhc J, A. VALENTINE, President Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Rockford, 111. H.W. Buckbee Colorado Springs, Colo. FRANK F. CRUMP, Wholesale and Retail Florist. Member Florists'Teleerapli Delivery Association ♦ LBADINQ FLORISTS Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. 212 Fifth Ave. No. NASHVILLE. TENN. New York. UYER PI nni^T 609-61 1 Madism Ave mlLlli r LUniOl |Ptionc5Z97FlaBa Poughkeepsie, N. Y. "The Saltford Flower Shop" Vassar College and Bennett School. igii. The American Florist. 1101 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS win be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Philadelphia. Robert Kilt, 1725 Chesfnul St. Personal Attetition to all Orders. Mention the Americaii Florist when writing IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Phone 6404 Madison Sg. 1 2 West 33d St Our Motto -THE GOLDEN RULE. Mention the American Florist when t*rJ£;.i>.' Dayton, O. Matthews, FLORISTS 16 W. 3rd Street. Flowers in any arrangement for all occasions. for Dayton and vicinitT. Lone dis. Phones. j^ention theAmerican Florist whnn wrif-m Pittsburg, Pa. A.W.SniithCo. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment Id America. Estab'ished 1874. Incorporaied 1909'. Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESI6NS AND FLOWERS Beit Quality on Shortest Notice DANIELS 5p FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" Mention the American Florist when writing THE I. M. GASSER COMPANY, Euclid Awnue We Cover All Points in Ohio. fWff/ST - Boston, Mass. Send flower orders (or delivery Id Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN. Inc., 124 TREMONT ST. Vention the American Florist ichen writing Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We SGlicit telegraph orders Regular trade disc. 229 WEST THIKD STREET. Montreal. Cor. St. Catherine and Guy Sts. All orders receive prompt atleotioD Choice Beauties. Orchids and Valley always on hand Omaha, Neb. fless & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 Farnvm St .so^f^dyj^f City Index to Retail Florists filling Telegraph Orders. .\lban.v, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 X. Pcirl St. Anderson. S. C. — The .Anderson Floral Co. Atlanta, G,i.— Atlanta Floral Co.. 41 Peachtree. Boston — Thos. F. Ciilrin, Inc.. 124 Tremont SI. Boston — Hoffman, 50-01 Mass. Ave. Boston— Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St. Brookl.yn, N. Y. — S. Masur. Brookl.vu. N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, X. Y.— S. A. Anderson. 440 Main. Buftalo. N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chirngo — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — CanjTor & OO'rmlo.v. Chieago — .\, Langre, 25 E. Madison St., Chicago, Chicago — Geo. Witthold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Ciucinnali — .Tnlins Baer, 138 E. Fourth St. Cleveland. O.— The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Clpvel.-iud. O.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Siuinffs. Colo. — Frank F. Crump. Dallas, Te.\.— Texas Seed and Floral Co. Daj-ton, O.— Matthews, 16 W. 3rd St, Denver, Colo. — Daniels & Fisher. Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Des Moines. la. — .Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitme.ver's Sons. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co, Grand Rapids, Mich.— Ilenr.v Smith. Indianapolis — Berterman Eros. Co., 241 Mass. St. Kansas City— Geo. M. Kellogg, F, & P. Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. Kansas City — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. Los Angeles, Calif. — Freeman-Lewis. Los Angeles, Calif. — 0. C. Saakes. Los Angeles, Calif. — W'olkskill Bros, and Mor- ris Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — M. D. Reimers. Louisville, Ky, — .Jacob Sehul%, 551 S. 4th Ave. Louisville, Ky. — P. Walker & Co., G34 4th Ave, Milwaukee — C. C. PoUworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Nashville. Tenn. — Geny Bros. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York— D. Clark's Sons. 21,39 Broadway. New Y'ork — Dard's. 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex. MeConnell, Oil 5th Ave. New York — Charles Habermann. New York — Slyer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York— Frank Valentine, 15S E. 110th. Now York — Young and Nugent. Omaha. Neh, — Hess & Swohoda, Farnum St. Philadelphia — Robert Klft, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg, Pa, — A. W. Smith Co., Kcenan Bldg. Poughkeepsie, N, Y. — The Saltford Flower Shop. Rochester. N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons. Roekford. III. — H. W. Buckhee. St. Louis — Young's. 1408 Olive St. St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, OO Kearney St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocehi. Terre Haute, Ind.— .1. G. Heinl & Son. Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. D. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Duulop's, 96 Yonge St. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn, Ave and L, Washington — Gnde Bros. Washington— Geo. C. Shaffer, 14th and I Sts, New York. EstaUlsheJ iMr. David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway 1552-'i55"3°Co?u=mbns. dlOJCe CUt FlOWffl SAN FRANCISCO Podesta & Baldocehi 224-226 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town fiorists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders frem out of town Horists Trade discount. 215 West Fourth Street. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers Ic NORTHERN OHIO. Washington, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer : ; FLORIST : : Phone 2416 Main. 14th a Eye Sts,, N. W. Write. Telegraph or Telephone Albany, N. Y. Flo'wera or Dealgn ^Vorlc Delivered in Albany and Vicinity on Telegraphic Order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET. Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best 96 Yonge Street, We deliver anywhere In Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Dunlop's Milwaukee, Wis. C. C. PoUworth Co. WiU take proper AVittorknain ycareot vour orders In " «ov-*.»«»^«»« Michigan. """"J.^e'd t'or'b""'""' HENRY SMITH, Wholesale mdRetall florist of GRAND RAPIM Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH 6 SONS. Will fill yonr orders for DeslEns ^nd Cut Flowers in Mlcfaieao 1102 The American Florist. Dec. ff' =^ The Seed Trade. American Seed Trade Aasoolallon. Leonard H. Vaughan. Chicago, President: Marshall H. Duryea. New York. First Vice- President; Edgar Gregory. Marblehead. Mass.. Second Vice President; C. E. Ken- del, Cleyeland. O.. Secretary and Treasurer, Next annual convention. June, 1912. «^ A. J. Bkown predicts that pea beans will advance within the next four to six weeks. It is not anticipated that there will be any such scarcity of garden beans as exists in peas. Visited Chicago : A. J. Brown. Grand Rapids, Mich.; F. J. Poor, representing the Pieters- Wheeler Seed Co.. Hollister. Calif. Hollister. Calif. — Mrs. L. W. Wheeler, who has been seriously ill. is progressing as rapidly as can be ex- pected. Mr. Carxegie's list of the Twenty Greatest Men is readable, but a seed catalogue has pictures in it. — Chicago Tribune. There are all kinds of rumors about the high price of peas. Sales are re- ported as high as .$14 for Gradus and .$12 for Telephone. Henry Nunoes.ser, of Henry Nun- gesser"& Co.. New York, has resigned as president of that company and dis- posed of his interests in the firm. It is reported that one of the leading seed houses in the \yest will place con- siderable pea stock on the Pacific coast for growing the coming season under its own supervisors. The grass seed market certainly seems to be in the hands of bulls, with practically no sales to direct consumers. The market not only re- mains firm, hut advances a little. Glasgow, Kv. — A $.5,000 suit has been lirought by the .attorney for the com- monwealth against the American Seed- ing & Machine Co.. alleging that they had entered into a combination with other companies to control and fix the price of agricultural implements. Chicago. — Prices on the Board of Trade, December (J, for grass seed were noted as follows ; Timothy. $1.3.-")0 to $iri.2.'1 per 100 pounds. — J. C. Vaughan is bus.v this week as a member of the board of control at the Irrigation Con- gress. Mayor Harrison having appoint- ed him delegate for this city. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Growers for the Wholesals Trade Only. SAN JOSE, CALIF. California Seed Crops. The general outlook is that a much smaller acreage of onion will be plant- ed this year than that of last year. Let- tuce acreage will also be smaller. Sweet peas will be about the same as in 1911 and radishes not much different. Car- rots will not be planted as heavily as last year. The labor situation is very serious. Xone of the growers were able the past season to get sufficient help to properly harvest their crops, although the wages paid were 10 per cent to 20 per cent in advance of the previous year. There appears to be nothing ahead but a greater scarcity of labor and higher prices for the same. All things consid- ered, the seed growers in this section will be compelled to secure better prices for their products in future. W. Government Seed Distribution. We take the following from Secretary Wilson's annual report, just issued : "Seeds and plants w'ere distributed upon congressional order as in former years. Between six and seven hundred tons of vegetalile and flower seeds, put up in approximately G0,000,000 packets, were distributed the past season. Of this ciuantity about 10 per cent was flower seed and 90 vegetable seed. Ap- proximately one-third of the total quantity was procured from surplus stocks, and the remainder was grown under contract for the department dur- ing the current season. In every case seed was secured on competitive bids, .nnd no seed was accepted for distribu- tion unless it was found after repeated tests to be of satisfactory purity and vitality. Every lot of seed is tested for germination two or more times before and after shipment and a sample of each lot is grown on the trial grounds of the department under the direct su- pervision of expert horticulturists to determine its trueness to type. Many thousand pounds of vegetable and flow- er seeds which do not meet the reciuire- ments of the department are re.lected every year and returned to the seeds- men by whoiTi they were shipped. Where seeds are contracted to be grown for the department the fields are inspected at the proper season by spe- cialists, who see that the plants are uni- formly true to type and that a proper system of roguing out variations and mixtures is followed. This system has resulted in steady improvement of the ciuality of seeds distributed by the de- partment, as shown by the results ob- tained on the trial grounds and by hun- dreds of reports from all sectioiis of the country. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED HoUister, California Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. CorrespoodeDCf Solicited. MORSE .WHOLESALE GROWEFIS^ The work of packetlng, assembling and mailing the vegetable and flower seeds was done under conti'act at a cost of $1,101,^ per thousand packets, which included delivery of the packeted seed in mail sacks direct to the Union Station. A new contract has been en- tered into for putting up and mailing the seeds for the coming distribution at a saving over the former contract of I cent per thousand packets." Maine Seed Improvement Association. The meeting of the Maine Seed Im- provement Association was held at Au- gusta, Me., November 22-23, and was replete with matters of interest to the large attendance. President Hunton in his address called attention to the ne- cessity of ascertaining what was a perfect specimen of any crop and of so educating the members that it could be recognized, and of having available seed ready for the purchase of the inembers. Among the recommendations of the secretary w-as that the Maine Experiment Station make arrange- ments that the members might secure from the station such varieties of seed as it may have for sale. The state has granted thci association the sum of $500 for the purpose of encouraging the Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCE, Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet, Cabbage, Carrot, Celen', Let tuce, Onton. Parsley. Radish. Rutabatta. Turoii) Sole .'\grnt (or U. S. and Canada, CHARLES JOHNSON. Marietta. Pa. Peas and Beans GROWERS FOR THE Wholesale Seed Trade. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co. Grand Rapids, Micti. r PRICE LIST OP FRANCISCO. CALlFORNI Xmas Stock Holly Immortelles Club Moss Boxwood Mistletoe ^VrIte now. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO and NEW YORK igii. The American Florist. 1103 m Cambertand White Spine Cucumber s:rown under irrigattoD by Western Seed & Irrigation Co. ^eed Growers and Dpalers. Specialties: Cucumber. Musk and Watermelon. Purap- kio. squash. Sweet aod Field (. orn. FREMOlXr, - - - NEBRASKA The Trade Directory Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada. Price: $3.00. postpaid. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO breeding and development of pure seeds, to be expended in employing speakers and paying premiums. The meeting ^vas addressed by Dr. G. M. Twichell on "Best Type of Field Corn," and Prof. Barrus of Cornell University on "Diseases." Premiums were award- ed for the best seeds and demonstra- tions of oat and corn judging were held, followed by a judging contest. Government Bulbs. Secretary Wilson, in his annual re- port, has the following Avith reference to experiments in the production of bulbs : "The propagation of Dutch bulbs in the Puget .Sound region in connection with the congressional distribution is progressing favorably. Trial sets of narcissus and tulip bulbs propagated near Bellingham. Wash., were planted at Washington, D. C. with sets of bulbs of the same varieties imported from Holland, and the Bellingham bulbs produced better blossoms 10 days earlier than the imported bulbs. The early blooming period of America^l- grown bulbs is of importance to all pro- fessional florists, because of the saving in time and fuel where bulbs are forced for market," Seasonable Bulbs, Valley, Etc. Lily of the Valley Clumps %■:•! 00 per 100. Lily of the Valley Pips. Per 1000 Medium $12 60 Ljondon Market 14 60 Gloxinias. Per looo Separate colors $".0 00 Mixed 28 00 French Roman Hyacinths. Small lot only Special Bargain. 11 to 16 ctm. size per 1000, $16.50 VALGHAN'S CHICAGO. Forcing Gladiolus Per looo Ackermann $8 00 Colvilli Alba (The Bride) 6 00 Blushing Bride 4 50 Peach Blossom 8 00 Spiraea. Per loo Queen Alexandra $12 00 Tulips. Per 1000 Bridesmaid $ 7 00 Inglescomb Pink 10 75 Isabella 7 50 Maiden Blush 7 50 Sweet Nancy 7 60 Mrs. Moon 25 00 SEED STORE, NEW YORK. Pedigree Seeds Our Novelty List is Now Ready. Our fullv Illustrated Catalogue of Vegetable and Cholce Flower Seeds will be ready in December, Write for Them Now. Watkins & Simpson, Ltd. 12 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, London, England. Seedsmen requiring the very best selections o Garden Seeds (Vegetable and Flower), especially Kelway*s Celebrated English Strains caD fet them at lowest indepeodeDt wholesale rates by sendine their orders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers Langport, Somerset, England. Special qnotatioDS on application, Uention the American Florist when torUing J. Bolgiano & Son Wholesale Field and Garden Seeds Established 1818. Write for our low prices. Eli*"dtt''s?s"."' Baltimore, Md. Mention the American Florist lehen icriting Telegraph Code Am. Seed Trade Association — sa.oo — either stia or fieiible cover. .Address orders \MIRICAN FLORIST CO.. CbicagO. Mention the American Florist when writing E^ Practical, impartial commercial la- •DV boratory apparatus, as endorsed by ^f the Ass' n of Official Seed Analysts. 13 Booklet free. Send samples ot THE SEED TRADE REP0RTIN6 BUREAU, postal Telegraph Building, CBICAGO THE KIMBERLIN SEED CO. WHOLKSALE SEED GROWERS SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA. Growers of Onion, Lettuce, Radish, etc. Correspondence solicited. Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers « ♦ For the Wholesale Seed Trade. C3RPINTERIS, CALIF. Mention the American Florist when writing GBT QUOTATIONS FROM LSNDRETH SEEDS which SUCCEED IS"'"' Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writin 1104 The American Florist, Dec. g. Contract Seed Grower SPECIALTIES: Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, Vine Seed and Field Corn. EDGAR F. HURFF, Mullica Hill, New Jersey Correspondence Solicited, Ment\on tne American Florist wtipn trriti-tiQ J. C. Robinson Seed Co. Waterloo, Neb. Contract growers of Cucumber, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar Flint and Field Seed Corns. Mention the American Florist when writing Trade Directory Of The United States and Canada PrJoe 83.00. American Florist Co.. peal-tgrgst.. CliicagD F. C. Helnemann's Novelties. Among the- novi'lties offered 1.iy F. C. Heinemann, Erfurt. Germany, for 1!»12, the following are noted : Dianthus laciniatus marginatus The African, a single flowering annual pink of dwarf and compact habit, bear- ing dark purple, almost black flowers, with a distinct velvety white edge. Artemisia raccorum viridis Summer Fir, a new ornamental foliage plant in- troduced from China. It forms pyra- mindal bushes of dark rich green, three to five feet high, like a Christmas tree. The cut branches are very use- ful in wreaths and decorations. Myosotis alpestris stricta grandiflora Fairy Queen, a large flowering pillar- shaped forget-me-not of light porcelain blue color. Belter Seeds. Again and again I have asked gar- deners and truckers, "What would you give for seed ninety-nine per cent of which you were sure would develop into plants like that?" pointing to some nearly perfect samples of the sort of which the field contained a good many, and received such answers as, "Oh, any price they asked," or, "The price would cut no figure; I would buy enough for several years, for I never could hope to get it again." Nor is the pro- duction of such seed an impossibility, lor it has been done again and again. We may not be able to fully accom- plish it in all cases, but I am very cer- tain that it is not only possible but entirely practical to produce stocks which shall be a great deal better than those now in common use, and that too without adding inordinately to the cost of production.— W. W. Tracy in Market Growers' Journal, November 11. [They always say they will, but put them face to face with the high priced product and nineteen out of twenty will try to buy "a little cheaper." — Ed. American Florist.] New York.— Charles Spilka & Co., TIG Broadway, lias been petitioned into bankruptcy, with liabilities stated at $50,000 and assets at $20,000. Samuel Lummis lias been appointed receiver. TOMATO vSEED Best stocks. All Varieties. THE HAVEN SEED CO. Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only, SANTA ANA, C A 1.1 RORN I A. Uention the American Florist when writiw The Everett 6. Clark Seed Co^ Growera for the Trade Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Etc. S.^r^lHcn'^ii?'''^" MILFORD,CONN, Mention the American Florist when writing Waldo Rohnert GILROT, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower, Specialties: Lettuce. ODion. Sweet Peas, Aster. Cosmos. Mig^Donette. Verbena in variety. Correfipondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers CnopialttPQ ■ Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato. 0|llilil(llllB&. Vine Seed and Field Com. Correspomlence Solicited. George R. Pedrick fi Son. PEDRICKTOWN. N. J. idention the American Florist when writttnti Cynosurus Cristatus (Crested Dogstail) Purity and GermioatioD Guaranteed. WM. POWER ft CO. Seed Exporters, Waterford, Ireland Cables; "Seedraerchaots," Code A BC. 5th edition Mention the American Florist when writino FOR SEEDS OF AUL KIND APPLY TO W. W. JOHNSON k SON, Linitii, Boston. Enaland. Mention the American Florist ivhen writing Asparagus Plumosus Plants 2H in. J3.00 per 100: $25,00 per 1000. Cyclamen Seed f^^al'^^ '"*'°' '"'" "''" 89.00 per IOC 0. Write us. liable JllO PIT ICO: S. S. SKIDELSKY fi CO., 1215 Betz Building. PBIL<\DELPBIA, PA. tiention the American Florist when writing WANTED. 5,000 English Maneiti Stocks. W. W. COlES, KokomQ, Ind. Lake Geneva, Wis.— The $14,000 horticultural hall, built of concrete in quite a central location, will be ready tor occupancy next month. Chrysanthemums AND Asters. Elmer D,Sniltli& Co. *''""''• M MICH. ilenitiiii the American Florist when writing CHOICE German Flower Seeds Catalogue free on application, FREDERICK ROEMER. Seed Grower, QUEDLINBURG, GERMANY- Mention the American Florist when writing ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS t/lention the American Florist when writtni, S. M. IsbeU & Co., Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Bean, Cucamber, Tomato, Pea, Mnskmelon. Squash, Watermelon, Radisb, Sweet Com. CorrespoodeDce solicited. Mention the American F I'lrist when writing GET RICH QUICK Grow Cold Storage Lilies. .A case of 200 7-9 Gigaoteums cost you $14.00. Will produce in 10 weeks at least 40dozenfiowers. Figure out your profits. Get a case at once from G. C. POUWORTH CO.. Milwaukee, Wis Mention the American Florist when writing John Dodder & Sons Co. Los Angeles, California Wholesale fin'owers of Sweet Peas, Tomatoes, Lima Beans, Lettuce, Asters, Cosmos and other Flower Seeds. tention the f ine- -can Flortst when writing Surplus Stocks of L. Multifloruffls, 7=9 in. Write for Prices TOROHAMA NURSERY CO. 31 Barclay St., NEW YORK aention the American Florist when writing igii. The American Florist. 1106 THE Carnation Sensat on OF THE YEAR QUALITY MERIT ^Lw WINNER OF THE BRONZE MEDAL ^ ^ National Flower Show, Boston, March, 1911 A Glorified Prosperity with all tlie Good Features of tlie Lawson Strain With its name proclaimiag its beautiful color combinilioa, RAINBOW is one of the best, most profitable and remarkable carnations offered to the growers today. This excellent seedling should be grown by every carnation grower, because — It Is the best It has large flowers of perfect form It Is easily propagated It is a cool grower, doing best with 50° It has a remarkably long, heavy, stiff stem It blooms freely, early, continuously It has a strong, non-splitting calyx It is a good keeper and, best of all, it is a m^ney milder and sells on sight. We realize 40% to 60% more profit on Rainbow than on aav of the many standard varieties we have ever grown. It was sold last season exclusively to the largest retail dealer in New York City; who took our entire output. The delicate shading from deep to light pink mikes it both a superior display bloom and a general purpose flower, commanding the higbiest price everywhere. Oar claims to superiority io Rainbow are supported by 16 years of painstaking experience in producing and growing carnation seedlings of extreme merit. Rainbow should not be confused or classed with the ordinary pink aad white variegated— it is far superior. Pedigree: — Morning Glory crossed with Ivawson, producing white seedling, overlaid with pink. This result- ing seedling crossed with Ivawson, producing Rainbow — "profitable and prolific." Oar propagating facilities are strictly np-to-date. We can deliver a hilf railliin rooted cuttings and guarantee them to be perfect and satisfactory in every wav. Orders booked now for January delivery. $I2.00 PER 100; $IOO.OO PER lOOO 250 AT 1000 RATE. LIBERAL DISCOUNT ON LARGE ORDERS WANOKA GREENHOUSES, Barneveld, New York. CARNATION CUTTINGS ROOTED Mrs. Fisher, best summer flowering white variety grown. Ready for delivery now. $1.50 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Geo. HOLST. 5* Lirch Strfet. FLUSHING. L. I. CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO. La Fayette, Indiana. Mention the American Florist when writing Don't Delay Ordering BENORA ^ay^^S^ for seasonable delivery. Write for descriptive circular. Cultural directions with each shipment. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass. Always mention The American Florist when you order stock. DesPlainesFloralGo. Carnations. Des Plaines. Illinois Carnations A SPECIALTY NiC. Zweifel. North Milwaukee, Wisconsii. Uention tlie American Florist when writing Mention the Americati Florist when writins 1106 The American Florist, Dec. Vegetable Growers' Assoclalton of Amarlca. H, F. Hall. Boston Masi.. President: C West, Irondequoit. N. V.. Vice-President; S. W. Severance, SOS Walker Building, Louisville, Ky,. Secretary; M, L. Rnetenik Cleveland, O , Treasurer. We cannot see that it would serve any good end to conceal the fact that Joe Grabacabbage is in the produce business in Stevens Point, Wis. — Chi- cago Tribune. Massachusetts Asparagus Urowers' Ass'n. The third annual field day of the Massachusetts Asparagus Growers' as- sociation was held at the association's experiment station in September and an examination of the breeding experi- ments seemed to prove that a non- rusting marketable asparagus will be the outcome. The association was ad- dressed by H. F. Hall, president of the Boston Market Gardeners' Associa- tion; Dr. William P. Brooks, Prof. Shamel and Prof. Norton. THOMAS Hoixi.S. Sec'y. Prices of Indoor Fruits and vegetables. ^Chicago, December 4. — Mushrooms, 10 cents to 25 cents per pound; cu- cumbers, .$1.20 to $1.50 per dozen; to- matoes, 20 cents to 25 cents per pound; radishes, 15 cents to 45 cents per dozen bunches; lettuce, 22% cents to 25 cents per pound. New York, December 2. — Mush- rooms, $1 to §2 per 4-pound basket; cucumbers, .$1.25 cents to i«1.50 per dozen; tomatoes, 10 cents to 20 cents per pound; radishes. $1.50 to $2..50 per 100 bunches; lettuce, $1.25 to $2 per strap; mint. 40 cents to CO cents per dozen bunches. Indoor Parsley. Parsley can be grown beautifully un- der glass, in fact, it can be done so well as to rival the finest ferns. We Delieve if greenhouse growers would pay more attention to parsley there would be little southern parsley used. The mistake generally made is to stick the parsley under benches, or along walks, or in some shady corner. To such growers we have nothing to say; but to him who is willing and wide awake to give the crop full light in a good house, these remarks are intended. Our method has been explained in these columns repeatedly. It is to sow the seed as early as possible in good garden ground in drills 14 to 10 inches apart, to thin the plants to four inches in tne rows; to keep absolutely clean and cultivated down to September 1, and to house about that time the same as car- nation growers house their plants. We remove most of the foliage, plant a little closer than in the field and treat much like lettuce. This method allows the formation of a powerful root sys- tem before cold weather, which is nec- essary. When cutting commences we break or cut every mature leaf as we go and do not jump here or there. A cleaning up of yellow or decayed foli- age follows and the cut section is run on the dry side until new growth is active. Parsley responds to nitrate of soda or any other method of feeding. The bunches are stood in water for some time to strengthen them for mar- ket exposure. Another method followed by some is the renewal method. This is some- what along the line of forcing bulbs. A new lot is brought In every few weeks, as by this method the roots are soon exhausted and play out. The roots are kept in a cold shed or in benches where they can be reached and brought into heat as needed. Be- ing brought from a cold place into a warm one they respond at once, but at the cost of their stored-up vitality, which is soon exhausted. We do not like this method, as it requires too many roots, too much labor, and one is more subject to be off crop than by the other. This method applies where one can get a large supply of strong roots and either has overlooked this crop earlier in the season or where empty space is available later on. Mabketman. Cost of Producing Potatoes. The cost of producing potatoes in the different sections of the country to- gether with the yield per acre accord- ing to more than 4.000 correspondents of the Bureau of Statistics is issued by the U. S. Department of Agriculture in the November Crop Reporter. The country is divided into six sections : North Atlantic states. South Atlantic states. North central east of Missis- sippi river. North central west of Mis- sissippi river. South central and Far western states. The largest yield is in the North Atlantic states, 138 bush- els per acre; the second the Far west- ern, 137 bushels, and the lowest yield in South central, 84 bushels, the aver- age of the country being 118 bushels. The cost of production varies from 22. .5 cents per bushel in the Far west- MUSHROOMS HOW TO GROW THEM BY WM. FALCONER. The Best American Book on the Subject. 170 Pages. 29 Illustrations. Price $1.00. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. ern to 30.4 in the South central, the average being 24.0 cents. The value of the product per bushel is 40 cents in the North central east, hZ cents in North Atlantic and North central west, 00 cents in South Atlantic, 04 cents in Far western and 71 cents in South central states, the average value for the country being 53 cents per bushel. Watca tor onr Trade Mirk stamped on every brick of Lambert's Purs Culture Mushroom Spawn Substitution of cheaper ffradesis thus easily exposed. Fresh sampls yC'c>t brick, with illustrated book, mailed ^<^J^ postpaid by manufacturers «pon re- ceipt of 40 cents in postage, .\ddresi Trade Mark, American SpawnCo.,St.PaQl.Mliin. Success in Market Gardening REVISED AND ENLARGED EDITION. A new and larger edition of this well known work on market gardeti- ing. It contains everything a market gardener wants to know, and in a form easily understood. It is an invaluable guide to any one in the business from the beginner to the most experienced. PRICE $1.10 AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chlca^. CABBAGE OCTOBER and NOVEMBER Early Jersey Wakefield and harlston Wake field at$l CO ptr 1000; in lots of 5000. 90c per lOOO; lots of 50.0JU, special prices. LETTUCE Five beat varieties— Grand Rapids. Big Bostoo Hanson. Tennis Ball and Black-seeded Simpsoo Sl.OOperlOCO. 5000 lots, 90c per 1000; 50.00© lots special prices. 100,000 Tomato Plants In ZV^iDch pots, in the five best varieties Comet. Sutton's. Al, Sutton's Winter Beauty. Sutton's Abundance. We are now bookiDg orderi for the above plants at $20.00 per 1000. Special prices on larger quantities. Our plants are grown from best seed obtain able We are large truckers ourselves, cultivat ing 200 acres in variouscrops all the year. Fox-HaiiFarni/Nj.2"Norfoll(,Va. CABBAGE PLANTS LETTUCE Five Best Varieties, $1 00 per 1000 in 6,000 lots. Our plants are grown from the best seeds obtainable All Leading Varieties. $1.00 per 1000 in 6,000 lots. TOMATO PLANTS Five Best Varieties, in I'l -inch pots, If-'O.OO per 1000. BLICK FLORAL CO., Norfolk, Va. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quediinliurg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER and FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) SnPPfTlltfP^" Beans, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabl, Leek, Lettuces, Onions, Peas, •jp^wiuiiiv,;!* Radishes, Spinach, Turnips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Carna- tions, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums. Pansles, Petunias, Phloxes, Prlmulaa, ScaNIous, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on Application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, $5.00 per oz.. or $1.50 per % oz., 75c per 1-16 oz., postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offen-d are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast groundi, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, Quest stocks and bent quality. I ALSO GROW LARGELY SEEDS ON CONTRACT. igii. The American Florist. 1107 Rooted Carnation Cuttingfs IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. I'er 100 Per 1000 White Wonder $(i 00 $50 00 Gloriosa 6 00 60 00 Norwood 6 00 60 00 Dorothy Gordon 4 00 :i5 00 White Perfection :l 60 :!0 00 Per 100 Per 1000 White Enchantress $:; 00 Enchantress :; 00 Beacon :; OO Rose I'ink Enchantress 2 .'>0 Winsor 2 50 25 00 26 00 2.-; 00 20 00 L'O 00 J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO., Carnation Specialists, JOLIET, ILL. CARNATION PLANTS Direct from the Grower. Per 1000 Lawson Enchantress 4c each 35 00 Sangamo 4c each 35 00 Alvina 4c each 35 00 MayDay 4c each 35 00 Winsor 4c each 35 00 Victoria 4c each 35 00 Boston Market 4c each 35 00 We Dever shipped a nicer lot of plants than we are now otferins. Laree. bushy plants with many shoots. At the above price it would pay you to buy this stock to plant in your bouses after the early 'mums are gone. Every plant guaranteed or you can return them. Cash with order. HOWARD P. KLEINHANS, 66 Centre Square, EASTON, PA. Uention the American Florist when writmii SMILAX Fine bushv plants, 2V2-inch, $1.60 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. AspraagUS Sprengeri, fine2!4-in., $1.60 per 100; 4-in. $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, fine plants, 2V2- inch, $2.00 per 100. PansieS, our well known strain, none better; Forget-me-not, Daisies, (Bel- lis). Wallflowers, Sweet Williams, Gaillardias. all these are fineplants,at $2.60 per 1000; $10.00 for 6000. Hollyhocks, double, in separate colors, 76c per 100, $5.00 per 1000. Lettuce, Grand Rapids, $1.00 per 1000; $8.60 for 10,000. J. C. SCHMIDT. otter and Made Sts., BRISTOL. PA . K'* Boston Ferns for growing on. we have 15.000 of them 4 inch $15.00 per 100 5-inch 25 00 per 100 6inch 40.00 per 100 Asparagus Plnmosas, 2 inch $2.50 per 100 Cash, please. THE REESER PLANT COMPANY ^"'"irn'ts^en""''' SPRINGFIELD. OHIO Mention the American Florist when writing Roses for Forcing The JAP Preferred Stock. We consider the deliveries we are now making to be the best plants we have ever grown. We have a few left for late buyers. CRIMSON RAMBLER, White Dorothy, Hiawatha, Veilchenblau (Blue Rambler), Philadelphia Rambler At $15.00 per lOO. Tausendschon, $10.00 Dorothy Perkins, $1_'.C0 BABY ROSES Crimson, Baby Rambler, .'flS.OO per 100 Pink, Mrs. Cutbush, IB.OO per 100 White, Katheirine Zelmeth, 16.00 per 100 Scarlet, JESSIE, 3.00 per doz. I The BEST Baby Rose for Pot Culture.) The Following Bush Roses at $15.00 per Hundred AMERICAN BEAUTY, Kaiserin, MAMAN COCBET. I.a France, • GBUS AN TEPLITZ, MME. CAROLINE TEST- Killarney, Duchess of Albany, OUT, HERMOSA, Etoile de France, Anny Muller, Leonie Lsmesch, Clothide Soopert, WHITE COCBET, Hugh Dickson, Magna Charta. All fine forcing grade, the very best plants selected out of immense blocks. HALF-STANDARDS, Baby Ramblers, imported at $3.00 per doz. JACKSON & PERKINS CO. Rose Growers for the Trade. ikj .»__.—,_ ■, ik.i_ ^/^ ■ Wholesale Only. INCWarK, INCW YorK. The Best White Rose Ever Offered WE SHALL DISSEMINATE Double While Killarney We Are Now Booking Orders for March Delivery. See it growing at The Budlong Rose Co., in Auburn, R. I., or with us at Cromwell. Order now to be sure of early delivery. 3. N. PIERSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Mention the American Florist when writing 1108 The American Florist. Dec. P, I The Nursery Trade J '%= American Association ol Nurserymen J H Dayton Painesville, O.. President; W H. Wyman. North Abington. Mass.. Vice- President; John Hall. Rochester.N.Y..Sec'y. Thirty seventh annual convention to be held at Boston, Mass.. 1912. A Humboldt, Ia.— Fire destroyed the dwelling house on the Humboldt Nur- sery Co.'s property November 15. The loss is estimated at $2,500. ALBANY, N. Y.— In order to increase the output of the state nurseries the state conservation commission has di- rected the establishment of a nursery at Great Meadows prison at Comstock. The ninth annual meeting of the Alabama State Horticultural Society will be held at Jasper, Ala., January 25, 1912. Many excellent speakers have been secured, and papers will be read on fruit growing, pruning, spray- ing, harvesting and marketing, vege- table growing and insects, and prac- tical demonstrations of spraying out- fits and in pruning and setting of fruit trees. Autumn Follag:e in Arnold Arboretum. A few plants in the Arnold Arbore- tum are still conspicuous for the beauty of the autumn color of their leaves. The most conspicuous, states the Bul- letin, perhaps, is Parrotia persica, a member of the witch hazel family and a native of the Trans-Caucasus and Persia. Sometimes a small tree, it here grows in the form of a high broad bush. The flowers and the fruit are not conspicuous but the leaves, which in shape resemble those of the native witch hazel, are now splendid with tints of clear yellow, orange and red. A handsome plant in flower, the value of Fothergilla major of the Ap- palachian Mountains is increased by the autumn color of the leaves which are now light orange and red. The handsomest, perhaps, of the barberries which have been successfully cultivated in the Arboretum is the Japanese Ber- beris Regeliana. This plant was in- troduced into the United States many years ago by the Parsons Nursery at Flushing, Long Island, and was dis- tributed under the the name of "Hako- date." It is a medium-sized shrub with large pale yellow flowers in long clusters, and large thick leaves which turn in the autumn to brilliant shades of orange and red, and handsome showy fruits. The leaves are now fall- ing rapidly but the fruit will remain on the branches for several weeks longer. Plants of the Japanese Berberis Sle- boldii, with dull deep red leaves, and two Chinese species are Just beginning to take on their autumn colors, Ber- beris diaphana and B. dictyophylla. The former is a compact, low, round-topped shrub with large solitary flowers and fruits, and leaves which in the late autumn are hardly surpassed in the brightness of their scarlet tints. Ber- beris dictyophylla is a taller shrub with erect branches and just now the red on the upper surface of the small spiny leaves contrasts finely with the silvery color of their lower surface. These three Asiatic species, which are still rare in gardens, deserve more general cultivation. The autumn colors of the leaves of the Yellowroot, Xanthorrhiza apiifolia, a pale canary yellow and green, add to the value of this useful little plant which has been largely used as an undershrub along several of the drives in the Arboretum. It is admirably suited for this purpose as it rarely grows more than a couple of feet high and spreads rapidly into dense masses which take entire possession of the ground. The small purple flowers which appear before the leaves and the fruits do not make much show, but the color of the foliage is good throughout the season. Among the large number of coton- easters which have recently come to the Arboretum from western China Co- toneaster Dielsiana has become well established and promises to be a valu- able decorative plant in this climate. It is a shrub with arching stems and branches which just now are covered with bright red fruits and small leaves which have turned deep bright reddish purple. The slender leafless branches of Calli- carpa Japonica are now covered with the small violet-colored fruits of this hardy shrub which is a desirable ad- dition to northern gardens, although the fruits are smaller and less showy than those of the American species, the so-called French mulberry of the southern states which is not hardy here, and of several of the Asiatic species which are not yet established in the Arboretum. Tree Planting Prizes In Autralla. In order to remedy the mistake of the past in destroying valuable belts of timber in the preparation of land for agricultural purposes and to en- courage settlers to undertake the sys- tematic planting of trees on their hold- ings, the Government of the State of Victoria, Australia, has decided to of- fer prizes for competition, states "Vice Consul Charles Hartlett. The state is to be divided into seven divisions, un- der which entries will be classified, a list compiled of the trees suitable for planting in each, and a table issued set- ting forth the miftimum area of the holding that will be recognized, the minimum area that must be planted, and the value of the prizes in each division. For instance, division No. 5 (hill country, formerly forest, more or less cleared, and old timber killed) will require a minimum holding of 75 PEONIES At bargain prices. Also other stock. Write for list. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. acres, of which a minimum area of four per cent is to be planted, and the prizes are first $292, second $122, ana third $73. A certificate will be issued to every prize taker and a gold medal to all winners of a first prize. Prizes will be awarded after three years, dating from May 1, 1912. In judging the work of competitors, consideration will be given to the value of the plantation for shel- ter purposes, value for wind breaks, value for timber supply, and value for ornamental purposes and general util- ity. The judges will be a committee of six and comprise the Minister of Lands, Conservator of Forests, Direc- tor of the Melbourne Botanical Gar- dens, and the horticultural representa- tives of the three leading newspapers. Fruit TreesAPEl^rsto'^r'- Fine Trees. Prices reasonable. MITCHELL'S NURSERY, Beverly, Ohio Arbor Vitae (Tbaya Occldentalla.) A ipleodld stock of 3 to 4 ft. %ui 4 to 5 " trees. Write for descriptions sod prlcti. The Wm. H. Moon Co.. MORRISVILLE. PA. LARGE TREES OAKS and MAPLES Pinea (uid Hemlocks ANDORRA NURSERIS8. Wni. Warner Harper. Prop, Cbestnat Hill, PHUA., PA. For Fall Planting Lilium Tennifolium, Hansoni, Davuri- cum, Henryi, Elegans and Wallacei; Daphae Cneornm, Delphinium For- mosum, Syringa Japonica, German and Japan Iris. Fall list issued in August. E. S. MILLER, Wading River, N. Y California Privet Fine stocic of well erown. well rooted and well graded 2 year plants; first-class in every respect: Per 100 1000 12 to 15 in., light branched $100 $7.00 15 to 20 in., 3 or more branches 1.50 10.00 20 to 30 in.. 4 or more branches 2 00 15.00 2H to 3 ft., strong. 6 or more branches 3.00 25 00 3 to 4 ft., extra heavy, 8 or more branches 4.00 30.00 Write for special prices on carload aad large orders. CHAS. BLACK, Hightslown, N. J. Mention the American Floi'ist ichrn ivriting B. & A. SPECIALTIES Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Autumn Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. WE are only a few minutes from New York City; Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. BOBBINK& ATKINS Nurserymen and Florists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. igii. The American Florist. 1109 Pteris Wilsonl Bedding Plants ACHYSANTHES— 2-Illch. Per 100 r. de Bailey J2.60 Metalllca 2.00 LiDdeDll 2.00 Warscewiozil 1 2.00 AGEEATUM— 2-Incli. Per 100 Stella Gurney J2.00 Princess Pauline 2.00 COLEUS — 2-Inch. Per lOU Pfister, red and yellow $2.00 Becbwlth's Gem 2.00 Golden Redder 2.00 Verschaffeltli 2.00 Per Per 100 1000 Gnaphalium, Lanatum, 2-Inch. . .$2.00 Heliotrope, 2-lnch 2.00 Heliotrope, 3in 4.00 Ivy, German 2-inch 2.00 Lantana Delicatissima, 2-lneb... 2.00 Lobelia Kathleen Mallard, 2-ln.. 3.00 26.00 Marguerites, white and yellow cuttings 6.00 Marguerites, yellow, 2-inch 2.00 SALVIA— Rooted Cuttings. Per lOOo Bonfire $6.00 Zurich 6.00 Per 100 SALVIA— 2Inch. Bonfire $2.00 Zurich 2.00 Vincas, 4-Inch, $2 per doz 16.00 Stove and Greenhouse Plants Asparagus Baskets, $1, $1.60 and $2 each. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-ln., $3 per 100; 3-ln., $1 per doz.; $8 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 3-ln., 76o per doz.; $6 per 100; $60 per 1,000; 4-ln. (500 at 1,000 rate), $1.60 per doz.; $10 per 100; $80 pec 1,000. CEOTONS. 2%-ln $1.00 per doz. 3-ln 1.50 per doz. 4-ln 26o eachj$3 per doz. 7-ln. , 4 In a pot 76c-$l each KENTIA BELMOEIANA. Pot High Leaves 1 2%-ln 8-ln. 4 S-ln 8-10-in. 4-5 4-in 12-15-ln. 4-B 6-ln 18-20-ln. 5-6 7-In 28-30-ln. 6-7 7-ln 40-44-ln. 6-7 8-ln 44-45-ln. 7-8 9-ln 48-50-ln. 7-8 9-ln 50-54-ln. 7-8 Plants, Palms and Ferns Clean, Well Grown and Healthy. FOR THE BEST ORDER OF US FERNS Pteris Serrulata. Size 2-ln. 6-ln. 7-ln. 8-ln. 9-ln. Fern BOSTONS, Bach Doz. $6.00 9.00 12.00 18.00 100 $3.00 46.00 1,000 $26.00 $0.76 1.00 1.60 Baskets, each $1.00 ASST. FERNS, FOR DISHES, 2-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Cibotlum, 7-ln., each $2.60 Cyperns, 4-ln $1.25 per doz.; $S per 100 PANDANUS. DBACAENA FBAGEANS. 2 % -In $1.50 per doz. 5-ln 2.00 per doz. 1-ln 3.00 per doz. 5-ln 6.00 per doa. DEACAENA INDIVISA. 2-In $3 per 100; $26 per 1,000 3-in 75o doz.; $6 per 100 7-ln., 2^4 to 3-ft. high, $1.26 each; $16 per doz. DEACAENA MASSANGEANA. 6-lB $1.26 each 7-ta 1.60 each DEACAENA TEEMINALI3. J-lB $1.75 per doi. 4-ln., strong 36o each; $4.00 per doz. EUONYMO0S VAEIEGATA. 2%-ln. (golden and silver leaf), 60o per doa. FtCUS ELASTIC A (Rubbers). «.ln 60o each; $6.00 per doz. FICUS EEPENS, Vines. 2%-ln 600 each Ivy, English, 3-ln 76o per doz. Ivy, English, 4-in $1.60 per doz. Pandanus Utilis, 3-ln $2 per doi. PANDANUS VEITCHII. 4-ln 60o each; $6.60 per doz. B-ln 760 each; 9.00 per doz. 6-ln $1.00 each ; 12.00 per doz. Primula Oboonica, 3-ln $6.00 per 100 Primula Sinensis, 4-ln., $1.60 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. SOLANTIM ■ ACXTLEATISSIMITM. 6-ln., strong plants.. 50o each; $2.25 per doz. TEADESCANTIA VAEIEGATA. Wandering Jew.) 2.1n 40o per doz.; $3 per lOO Cocos Weddelliana, 2-In., $1.76 per doz.; $14 per 100; 3-ln., $2.60 per doz.; $20 per 100. LATANIA BOEBONICA. 2-ln., 1 to 2 Its.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000 4-ln $3 per doz. ; $20 per 100 B-ln $6 per doz.; $40 per 100 $0.76 2.50 4.60 5.50 8.00 10.00 3-ln., per 2V6-ln. 3-ln. . 5-ln. . 6-ln. $1.50 2.00 3.60 9.00 80.00 100 $12.00 16.00 80.00 KENTIA FOESTEEIANA. High ARECA LITTESCENS. 3 plants In a pot, $2 per 100. $9 per doz. -In $2.60 each Pot High Leaves Bach 2%-ln 3-ln 4-ln i-in :;;;::;.■:::.■.■.■.■ .'20-24-in. 4-6 $0.75 e-m 30-35-ln. 4-6 1.00 ?.n 36-38-ln. B-6 2.60 8-ln;;!!!'.!!!".;'.;;!! 40-42-in. B-e 4.60 g.lS!!!..!.!; 46-50-ln. 6-7 7.00 MADE TIP PLANTS. Pot High In Pot 7 In 24-30-ln. 3-4 o.in 50-54-ln. 3-5 in- n 58-60-ln. 4-5 12-in! ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; 62-70-in. 45 PHOENIX CANAEENSIS. Tin., 36-40-ln. high $ 2.60 each 10-ln. 50-54-ln. high 8.00 each lOln., 60-64-ln. high 10.00 each PHOENIX RECLINATA. 4-ln 260 each; $3 per doz.; $20 S-ln 60c each; $6 Q-ln' *'.'.', 75o each; Dot. $1.60 2.00 3.60 6,00 9.00 12.00 Each $2.60 8.00 10.00 16.00 doz.; $16 PHOENIX EOEBELENII $2 per doz.; $16.00 per 100 $3 per doz.; $22.60 per 100 $70.00 per 100 $2,00 each Pteris Magnifica. THE GEO.WITTBOLDCO raSEBROOK, CHICAGO. Pteris Cretica, AlboLineata 1110 The American Florist. Dec. Heacock's Palms and Ferns HOME GROWN. Strong and Well Established. While our sales have been much heavier than ever before, we are still strong on sizes qnoted: Kentia Belmoreana. Pot. Leaves. In. bigh. Eacli Doz. 2^2 in. 4 8to 11 .. . $ 1 50 ^ -in s 12 2 00 5 in. 6 to 7 18 ... $0 50 6 00 6 -in. 6 to 7 24 .... 1 00 12 00 Ced'r ub. L'vs In. hieh. Each Doz. 7 in. 6 to 7 34 to 36 ....$2 50 $30 00 7 in. 6 to 7 36to38... . .... 3 00 36 00 9 in. 6 to 7 40 to45 .... 40J 48 00 9 -in. 6 to 7 6 to 7 42 to 48 .... 5 no 9 -in. 48 to 54 6 00 Cocos WeddelUana. Pot. In. hi&h. 100 IVi fn. 8 to 10 $10 00 Kentta Forsterlana. Made Up. Cedar tub. Plants. In. hich Each Doz 7in. 4 36 $250 $30 00 7-in. 4 36 to 40 3 TO ?6 dO 9in. 4 4Uto42 4 CO 48 00 9-in. 42lo4S 5 OJ 60 00 Cibotium Schiedel. Cedar tub. Spread Each 9 in. 4 to Sleet $4 00 to J5 00 9-.in. 5to6feet 6 00 Areca Lutescens, Pot. Plants in pot. In. high. 7-in. 3 .'6 8 in. 3 Cedar tub. Plants in tub 9in. Several 9-in. 42. Each .$2 00 . 3 00 In. high. Each 48 to 54 $5 00 5ft 7 50 JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Pot Phoenix Roebeleni. g^^^ Sin., nicely characterized $1 00 6 in.. 18to 20-in.spread 150 Cedar tub. Hiph. Spread. Each 7-in. 18in. 24-in $2 00 Railway Station, Jenkintown. Wyncote, Pa. Denver, Colo. Everyone reports good business for Thanksgiving, vifith everything clean- ing up in good shape. Chrysanthe- mums were in good condition and sold well at fair prices. The weather be- ing mild, a great many more were worn at the games than in previous years, which cleaned up the surplus stock. Roses sold well, especially American Beauties and Richmonds, which were used to supply the red for the college colors. Carnations were scarce and many of the growers were called upon to cut the stock before it was ready. Violets did not go so read- ily owing to the large amount of chrysanthemums which were worn. Plants sold well. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine taking the lead, many being in fine shape; cyclamen sold fairly well, but will be in better shape for Christmas. Poinsettias and azaleas have made their appearance, taking the place of chrysanthemums for win- dow decorations. NOTES. The flower show committee made a favorable report at the meeting No- vember 20. Nearly all the growers and store men subscribed to the guar- antee fund, assuring a good show for 1912 at the Auditorium November 11- 16. J. A. Valentine, N. A. Benson and A. H. Bush were selected as a perma- nent committee to have charge of the exhibition. Geo. H. Cooper and wife entertained the Coterie of the Park Floral Co. at their home, 649 Marion street, on the evening of November 22. After an ex- cellent dinner games and music were indulged in and a very pleasant even- ing spent. Mr. and Mrs. Cooper were formerly with the Park Floral Co. and are members of the Coterie. Harry Berry has moved his' store from 613 Fifteenth street to 1519 and 1521 "Wilson street, next door to the Orpheum theater. Cupid has been busy among the flor- ists again. Thurston Smith has joined the married ranks. Another store has been opened by Frank Goeschle at 245 Broadway. B. P. N. HOLTOKE, Mass.— Gallivan Bros, have just completed a greenhouse 50x200 feet at Smith's Ferry, built by the King Construction Co. Hartford, Conn.— At a meeting of the Connecticut Horticultural Society held November 24 the matter of hold- ing the next chrysanthemum show at New Britain was discussed, that city making a very profitable proposition. The proposed national inspection law regarding nursery stock was also con- sidered. Eleven new members were ad- mitted. Seasonable Stock Asparagus Plumosus, 1'14-in. $3.00 per 100; .$26.00 per 1000; Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in. pots, $2 00 per 100. Boston Ferns, 6-in. pots, $25.00 per 100; 6-in. oots. $40.0u per 100. Cocos Weddelliana, grand, ^V^-'va. stock, .$10.00 per lOO. Fern Dish Ferns, heavy, 2'4-in. pot plants $;i per 100; $26 per 1000. Genista Racemosa, 6-in. pot plants $26 per 100. Gladiolus, Blushing Bride and The Bride, 60c per 100; $6.00 per 1000. Hydrangea Otalisa, extra speci- mens, for large tubs, 12 to 15 shoots, $1.00 each. Field grown. Hydrangea Otaksa, fine pot grown stock, 4-in., 2 and :^ shoots, $20 per 100; 6-in. pots, $36 per 100. Kentia Forsteriana for decorating 8-in. tubs, 40-44 in. high, $4.00 each| 8-in. tubs, 44-48 in. high, $.5.00 each' Tulips, Single superfine mixture, 70c per 100; $6.00 per 1000. Tulips, single, named colors, red, white, rose and yellow, 80c per 100; $7.00 pet 1000. Tulips, single, Darwin special mix- ture, 90c per 100; $8.00 per lOUO. Tulips, single, Gesneriana, Mac- rophila (scarlet) 80c per per 100; $7.60 per 1000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0. Ferns for Dishes Per 100 Per 1000 2Wln $3.50 $30.00 Asparagus Plumosus, 2^-inch $3 50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. 3 in. $6.00 per 100, Primroses, Obconica, best large flowerine strain, strong 2^2 inch pot plants. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 5(10 at lOUO rates. Cash with order Rubber Plants, 6 in pot. 20 24 in. high, 50c each. Araacarla Excelsa. 5 in, pot, 50c to 75c each; 6-in. pot, $1.00 to $1.25 each. FRANK OECHSLIN, 19 U Quincv St.. CHICAGO tiention the American Florist when writinf SMITH'S ADVANCE CHRYSANTHEMUM stock plants 25c each. Golden Glow, stock plants 10c each. ELI ROSS, 25 Monroe Street GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Mention the American Florist when icriting SPECIALTIES. Roses, from 3-1d pott, Cbrysantbemnms Carnations for fall delivery, Smilax. Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prlcei low. Send for list, Wood Brothers, l^^^^k: Uentioti the American Florist when writing Robert Craig Co... ^SSs PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Sts., Philadelpliia, Pa iV PRICE LIST OF Xmas Stock Holly Immortelles Club Moss Boxwood Mistletoe Write now. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO and NEW YORK igij. The American Florist. 1111 Stock High* Business Capacity Good. Have your mind now on business. Be wide awake and PREPARE FOR THE HOLIDAYS stock up with Godfrey Aschmann's Plants, well known from ocean to ocean in quality and prices, fitlwon't pay to let others get ahead of you. Don't look at what is behind, but go right straight forward. Make a break for Godfreyj.\schniann's Green- houses, to the old reliable firm whicli lias always looked after your interests and which protects you. We^ protect the trade. We Have No Department Store Customers. We Sell Strictly to the Trade Only, "^f^ i@" Please look at our special low prices for superior stock in Poinsettias. ^^ Just look: We have a lull house of that Christmas novelty, the Poinsettla, io bloom medium sr/e, 3-in..l5c; 4in.. 25c: 5.5H to 6 ID., for basket work or for cuttioE. 3Sc. 40c toSOc: 8 to tO-in pans, 3 Poinsettias in center, and either Aspar- agus Flumosus Nanusor Assorted Dish Ferns as a border, 7Sc. 11.00 to $1.25 per pan. Jerusalem Cherries. What is Christmas without red berries like those on the Holly r Also the Jerusalem Cberrles are welcome plants and much admired by everyone inter- ested in Christmas decorations. We never had io all our experience a better stock of Jerusalem Cherries than we have this year. Every plant is loaded with red. ripeberiies; onlylarge plants. We can offer 6 to 6^2 In. pots. 35c. 4Jc. 50c, 75c to $1.00. In Rubbers i^Ficus Elastica) we are wel prepared; finest stock in the country: 5H. 6 to 7-in. pots 25c. 35c, 40c. 50c. 75c to $1.(10: all staked up 20,000 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. 2V2- in. $3.00 per 100 $25.00 per 1000: 3-in., $5.00 per 100: 4 in. $10.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprtn^eri. larg^e size. 4'in.. i5c medium size, 4 in.. 10c; 2H-in.. $3 00 per 100. Cineraria Hybrida Grandinora, Ascb mann's w*»tl known strain, 2H-in. pots. 3c: 3 in,. 8c; 4in.. 15c. ^~ Lookl Kentia Belmoreana. new stock- arrived with the .Azaleas from Europe. 23 in. hieh. 5^2 in pots only 50c to 50c. • _< Kentia Belmoreaqa, 4 vear old. 40 to 50 inches high, $1.00 $1.2.5 and $1.50. Kentia Forsteriana. 4 year old 30 to 35 Inches high $1.00. $1.25. $1.50 and $2.00. Kenlla Forsteriana, 4 year old. 24 to 26 inches high..5nc to 75c. Kentia Belmoreana, 4 year old combinalioB or made uD0f3 plants, 26 to 28 inches high. 75c. $1.00 and «1. 25 Kentia Belmoreana, 4 year old. single, 26. 28 to 30inche. high, 75c. $1.00 and $1.25. A HOUSE FULL OF BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE. WHO CAN BEAT THAT! Begonia Gloire de Lorraine; This isaDothergreat specialty of ours. We have grown them very extensivt^ly (or the past ten years. Our special treat m en t makes the flowers very brigbt. We have the bright red and the piak LoDsdale. Have a houseful. Now ready. in bloom for Christmas 6 io. pots. 50c. 60c 75c to $1.00: 3-10. pots. 12c to 13c; 5 to 5H-in. pots. 35c to 50c Begonia Gloire de Lorraine Betty Anderson, this is a new handsome variety: bushy; have only larpp 7 in. %\z^ to r ffer %\ 50. Begonias New Improved Erfordi. Aschmann's Beauty, the finest Christmas and winierbioom ine Beeooia in existence. Their beautiful pink and briieht red large flowers are k ouzzle to any- one who sees them in bloom; in flower now and all the winter through; large 4-in. pots. 20c: large 9^•in. pots. 25c to 35c. Bear io mind this is an immense b'oomef which has no equal. We have the Bright Red and th*^ Pink Lonsdale, and don't fnreet wp havealso the newest, ihe Begonia Gloire de Cincinnati. 4 in. pnts 35c to 40c: 3*^210. pots. 50c to 75c; 6-in.. $1.00 to $1.50, Four Houses in Ferns 10,000, Pot, Not Bench Grown. Where will you go for good ferns' We are head luarters for you. We have foqr houses full; good and cheap. Neph.Scottil, Scholzeli and Wtdtmanl, 4 in. pots 15c to 20c: >V2 10 6-tn.pots. 25c 35c 40c and 50c; 7-in. 75c to^l 00. as large as a bushel basket. Boston Ferns, 5"^^ in.. 3Sc to 40c; 6-in...50c; 7 in. 75r \r, $1 00; as large ns a bushel basket. Neoh. Cordate Compacta, 4 in.. i0c. Ferns for Dishes, a good assortment. 2H-in. pots i;S.00per I'O Urge plants. Pteris Wilson! Ferns, 6 in. pans. 3 plants in a pan 25c to 35c per pan; very bushy. Fern Balls, imported direct from Japan, already started 50c. Adiantum Hybridum, the new Maidenhair Fern. 3-in.. S:: rnedium size 4 in., IQc large 4-in.. 15c. Areca Lutescens. 4 in. oots made up. 18 to 20 in. high. 20c to 25c; 5-in..30 to 25 in.high. 30c to 3Sc. AZALEAS. Another specialty ol o-ura are now in. Azalea Indica. New stock. They are all in fine condition. full of buds. Have only laree size of Deutsbhe Perie. double white. $1.25. $1.50. $1.75 to $2 00; Vervasneana. double rose varieeated. large sizes only. $1 00, $1.25.$1.50to$1.75; Mrae.Petrick doublepink 75c.$lJ)0. $1.23 to $1.50: a novelty and scarce, very handsome, large flowers resembles Ver- vaeneana. and are called in B'^ltium the White Verv^eneana. price 75c. $1 00. $1.25 to $1.50. Re- member, for Christmas forcing we have to select only large, healthy plants: small, weak •^ plants will not force successfully for Christmas. 1 7~ JusTSTrived with the Azaleas, ssri" \ fioe consignment of Latanla Borbonica. in £irst-classcondition. perfect foliage, largestock, 8 good leaves, height given in consular invoice at 35 to 40 io.. fit for 7 loSin oots. 75c to $1.00. Combination Latanla Borbonica (3 plants) in a 6-in. pot. which givet) them a fine appearance. bushy about 13 to 14 leaves to a pot. 6-in. pots. 50c. 60c to 75c CocosWeddelllane Palms, made up of 3 plants 4 to 5-in. pots. 30c and 40c: 3-in.. 15c. I8c and 20c: 4in. 25c. Primula Obconica Granditlora, assorted colors in bloom, large 4-in.. 20c: medium large 5H'in.. 2.5c bushy. Cyclamen Grandlflora, 4-in.. 25c; 5V4 in.. 35c. Primula Clllnensis, John F. Rupo's so well known strain, assorted colors. 4-in..iOc; 5^-in. pots. $2.50 per doz. What Mr. F, i. Michell. of Ihe Well Known Seed Honae. Henry F. Michell Com- pany. Philadelphls. Said: "Have just visited the greenhouses of Godfrey .Aschmann. and must say it was indeed a great surprise to me. I have never seen a better lot of .^raucarias. Azaleas. Ferns and other plants in all sizes and prices as are at Mr. Aschmann's." 25 at 100 rates. Cash with order, please. All plants most travel at purctaaso's risk. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA Our Specialty. Warning— Don't be deceived. Now, as well as for the last twenty five years, we hold the ground as leaders in importing, growing and shipping of our specialty, the Arau- • carias. For decorative purposes, in connec- tion with palms, they. J will make a fine dia ' play. Christmas price ^ ol tbe so well know .^ evergreen novelty, th - .\raucaria8 cut in half: Araacaria Excelsa, raised from top cut tings. 6 7 inch pots. 4 to 5 years old 5. 6 and 7 tiers 25. 28, 30. 35, 40 in, in height $100 $1.25. $1.50, $2,00 to $2.50 each Araucaria Gxcelsa, specimen plants, 6 7 in. pots. 35 to 50 in. high green from bottom up. only 0 Araucaria Ezcelsa Glauca and Robnsta compacta, 6-7 in, poii 20 2 00 15 00 Tausendschon, single, bright pink :i0 :UI0 30 IX) White Dorothy Perkins, pure nhite 30 3 00 30 00 Miscellaneous. Azalea Mollis. Each, 50c; doz., $5 00: 100, $35.00 Deutzia Gracilis. Pot-grown, well budded, eacli, 20c; doz,, $2,00; 100, $15.00, Hydrangea Otaksa. Superior importtd stock; pot-giown. Size pols. l<^!n\veiing stems. Do/,, Per 100 G-7-inch. :>to4, $6.00 $40.00 7-inch, 6 to li, 8.00 65.00 Rhododendrons. Bushy plants, well set with buds, in the best named varieties. E;u-li Dozen 8 to 12 buds each $1.00 $ 9.00 12 to 18 " 1.25 12. to 18 to 24 " 2.00 20.00 Order \\hat You Need To. Day, VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 31-33 W. Randolph St.. 25 Barclay St., CHICAGO; NEW YORK; Greenhouses, Trial Grounds and Nurseries, xVestem Springs, III. Vor the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS — .'\ddres? Peacock Dahlia Farms, P O.: Berlin. N. J. Wllllamstown June, N. J Mention the American florist when writing HOLIDAY BOOKS. The following books should be in every florist's and Kardener's library. A good book on any subject in which you are specially interested is worth years o( experience and should be kept convenient lor reference at all times Send prices quoted and we send the books. Practical Floriculture (Peter Hen- derson).— A guide to the successful propagation and cultivation of florists' plants. Illustrated. 325 pages. $1.50. The American Carnation (C. W. Ward).— A complete treatment of all the most rnodern methods of cultivating this most important flower. Illustrated $3-50. Fumigation Methods (Johnson).— A practical treatise on cheap and efi^ective means of destroying insect pests. Hand- somely bound and profusely illustrated. 250 pages. $1.00. The Horticulturists' Rule-Book (L. H. Bailey). — Contains information valuable to all those engaged in any branch of horticulture. Illustrated. 312 pages. 7S cents. Manual of thl Trees of North America (Sargent). — The most com- plete and authentic n'ork on the sub- ject. The pages number 826, with over 600 illustrations. $6.00. The Rose. — Its cultivation, varieties, etc, (H. B. Ellwanger).— A complete guide of the cultivation of the rose, to- gether with the classification of all the leading varieties. $1.25. Steam Heating for Builders (Bald- win).— Contains valuable data and hints for steam fitters and those who employ this method of heating. The 3S0 pages are fully illustrated. $2,50. Heating and Ventilating Buildings. (Carpenter). — This book covers the en- tire subject most fully. In the prepa- ration of heating and ventilating plans it will be found a most valuable guide. $4.00. Chrysanthemum Manual (Smith). — By an expert who has given his un- divided attention for twenty years to the improvement of the chrysanthemum and its culture in detail. Profusely il- lustrated. 4pO cents. Greenhouse Construction (Taft). — It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 118 illustrations. $i.so. Daffodils, Narcissus and How to Grow Them (A. M. Kirby). — Contains all that is really worth knowing about these most popular of spring bulbs, writ- ten from the standpoint of American conditions. Illustrated, 233 pages; post- paid, $1.21. Hedges, Windbreaks, Etc. (Powell). ^A treatise on the planting, growth and management of hedge plants for country and suburban homes. A vol- ume of 140 pages, with twenty-two il- lustrations. SO cents. The Vegetable Garden (Vilmorin- Andrieux), — The best and most com- plete book on vegetables ever published. There are 782 pages and hundreds of illustrations in this English edition, ed- ited by Wm. Robinson, the noted Eng- lish horticultural writer. $6.00. Ttie American Florist Co*. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago tgii. The American Florist. Ills Geraniums Good Cuitings, Well Packed. S.A.Nutt per 1000. $11.50 Ricard and Poitevine per 1000. 14.00 Have no others, PLUMOSUS Per 1000. $25.00. SPRENGERi Per 1000 $15 00. Carnations Send me a list of the varieties you want how many of each you will want and when you will waLt them delivered. I will make prices right ALBERT M. NERR, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus 1000 100 PlDinosnt, 2^-in. pots $18 00 $2 00 Sprengerl, 2!^ in. pots 15 00 1 50 Primroses Pe,,aD Obconica Gigantea 2^-in. oots $2 SO Obconica Alba and Rosea. 2'-i in. pots . . 1 50 Single Grant Geraniums 2V4 inch pots per 100, $1 SO Altemanthera, rooted cuttings, red and and yellow per lOD. 50c Cash. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio. A FEW GOOD THINGS YOl WANT. Geranlnins, Nutt. Buchner. Ricard. Perkins. Poitevine. 2 in. $2.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, 5 in. 25c each. Wliltaani Ferns, 4-iD.. 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3 in.. ■V5.00: 4-in.. $10.00: Sin. $25.00 per 100. VlBCaVar., 2in.. 2c. Asparagus Sprengen, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Asparagas Plnmosus, 2 in.. $i 00 per 100. Cash with order GEO. M. EMMANS. Neivton, N. J. mention the American Florist when writing ROSES A SPECIALTY. The Dingee £c Conard Co., WEST GROVE, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing NOBTH BEVEELY, MASS.— The ViOletS In the houses of C. E. Streamberg are blooming finely and are proving an at- traction to the flower lovers. Fall River, Mass.— The bids for the construction of the greenhouse at Wa- tuppa pumping station were opened by the board November 22. There were three bids Submitted by Hitchings & Co., Elizabeth, N. J.; Pierson U-Bar Co., New York; and William H. Hul- ton, Jersey City, N. J. Enid, Okla. — The boiler room and about one-fourth of the greenhouse plant of J. R. Detweiler was destroyed by fire November 30 which originated from an oil burner. By spreading tar- paulins over the openings and the use of oil stoves the plants were saved. Re- pairs were made at once and business transacted with no intermission. The loss was estimated at $1,500. Rooted Rose Cuttings NOW READY Kaiserin, per 100, $3.50; per 1000, $25.00 Perle, per 100, 3.50: per 1000, 25.00 Maryland, per 100, 2.00; per 1000, 15.00 All Choice Stack, Weil Rooted. BASSETT & WASHBURN, Offce and Stire: 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Greenhouses, HINSDALE, ILL. Sow Now VINCA ROSEA SowNow Trade Pkt. Ounce Rosea Alba Pura, pure white 10c 60c Rosea Fl. Alba, pink , with white eye 10c 60c Rosea Pink, pink lOc 60c Rosea Mixed lOc 60c This is one of the most valuable bedding plants, and the seed should be sown in December to have good stocky plants for setting out in May. It is a money getter for the florist who has a bedding plant trade. NEW YORK. Vaugiian's Seed Store, Chicago. Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners. Florists and Home-makers, taueht by Prof. Craig: and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists recoffnize the erowine importance of a knowl- edgeof Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up ■ to - date methods and practice are in demand for the , best positions. A knowledge of Landscape Gardeningis Indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dept. A. F.. Springfield, Mass. PROF. CRAIG. VERBENAS! Verbenas! Verbenas!! Large variety of '.i 14-inch stock now ready for shipping. Fine for use in the South. J.L.DILLON, Biooinsbiirg,Pa. Orchids Cattleya and Laelia Anceps. stock ready for shipping. Send for catalogue. We are taking orders of spring importation now. G L. FREEMAV, WeHfleei, Mass. Uention the American Florist when writing Hydrangea Otaksa For Easter and Decoration Day Six inch. pot-f^rowD. well established and set with flower buds. Otaksa, with 5 and 6 branches, at $20.00 per ItO; 4 b anchesatSISOOper 100. Souvenir de Claire, fine pink, same color as Gloire de Lorraine B'gonia. same price; also 7 10 branches latter variety. $25.00 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Company Wholesale Florists and Nurserymen. Newark, Wayne Co., New York State. Mention the American Florist when writing Hollyhocks for the West Now ready. Splendid field-grown plants from the lamous Chater's strain of double Holly- hocks, in separate colors as follows; White, canary, yellow, apple blossom, peach blossom, scarlet, rose, deep red and brown black. These are from seeds sown ear^y in the spring and jiyen space in the open. They are simply perfect, strong plants, which will dower heavily next year, yet I can send fine sizes for mailing if ^'sired 1 will doliver to customer by express at $5.0O per 100, assorted or choice. Sample plants on ap plication. Other hardy plants, CARL PUSDY, UKIAH, CALIF. PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants RDUand Rd. & E. 46tti St. BROOKLYN. N.Y. JOHN scon, Boston Ferns... aVi-in., $3.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. WHITMANI aVi-in., $6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. URO at 1000 rates. HENRY H. BARROWS i SON. Whitman. Man. Mention the American Florist when writing 1114 The American Florist. Dec. Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The. ..1124 Allen J K 1097 Alpha Floral Co ...lu99 American Spawn Coll(;6 AmIineE CCo 1093 Anderson S A 1099 Andersen Specialty Co 1114 Andorra Nurseries .1108 AnsrerinuellerGeoH1094 Aphine MlgCo 1123 Aschmann Godfrey, 1111 Atlanta Floral Co. .1100 Badgley Reidel & Meyer. Inc 1097 Baerjulius 1100 Barrows H H&Sonlll,^ Bassett & Washburn 10881113 Baur J A FotteryCo HI Bayersdorfer H 1121 Beaven E A 1098 Berning H G 1095 Bertermann BrosCollCn Black Chas 11(8 Blick Floral Co ...1106 Bobbink &Atkins ..1108 Boddington A T 11 Bodeer]no&Son»Collr4 Boland J BCo.. ..1099 BoleianoJ&Sons. ..1103 Bowe M A lioi Brants D 1112 Braslan SeedGroColl02 Breitmeyer's J SonsUOO Brown \ J Seed Coll02 BmnsH N il Buchbinder Bros... 1121 Buckbee H W lino BudloneJ A 1C43 Burnett Bros II Burpee W A & Co.. II Caldwell the Woods- man Co 1098 Camp Conduit Co. 1120 Canter & Gormley.1099 Carter Geo M 1098 Chi Carn Co 1 Chicago Flower Growers Ass'n 1087 Chi HouseWreckColl22 Clark The E BCo. 1104 Clarke's Sons DavidllOl Cleveland CatFloCollUl Coles W W 1104 Cooke GeoH 1099 Cotsonas Geo & Co.K 98 Cowee W J 1121 Crain Robt Co 1110 Critche'l C E 1094 Cross Eli 1110 Crump Frank F 1100 Cuoninstham JosH.1113 Daniels & Fisher.. .1101 Dards Chas iioo Deamud J B Co 1091 DennaiSe &Son....ll02 DesplainesFlo. Co. 1105 Detroit Flower Pot III Dietscb A &Co... IV DillerCa8k'y&Keenll20 DillonJL 111;; DinKce& Conard C0III3 DornerF & Sons CollOS Dreer HA .III 1085 1119 Dunlop JohnH 1101 EdwardsFold'g Boxll24 Elliott W H U95 EmmansGeoM 1113 Kyres HG UOl Fish Henry Seed Colic* Fisher Peter 1105 Florists' Hail Assn.lUu Florists Tel. Delvy, 1100 Foley Mfe Co IV FordM C 1097 Pettier Fiske Rawson Co II Fox Hall Farm 1106 Freeman G L 1113 Freeman MrsJB .. .1100 Freeman-Lewis 1C99 Fromeni H K 1097 Galvin Thos F.. liOl Garden CitySandCo III Garland Geo M Co. 1122 Gasser J M Co UOl Geny Bros lUO Giblin & Co 1124 Good & Reese Co .. I Gorham & Chaplinell2l GrandKapidsFlo CoUOl Graves Nathan R... 1121 Greater New York Florists' Ass'n 1097 Growers CuiFlower Co 1095 Gude Bros lUQ Guutber Bros 1096 Heacock Jos Co... .1110 Habermann Chas.. .1099 Haven The Seed ColK4 Heinl John & Son. lliO Henderson A & Co 1098 Herr Albert M 1113 Herrmann A 1120 Hes8& Swoboda,. .1101 Hews A H& Co.... Ill Hilfinger Bros HI HippardE 1114 1121 Hitchings & Co 1119 Hoerber Bros 109i HoSman Flo Artist llul Hotf meister Flo. Co 11-94 Holm & Olson 1100 Hoist Geo 1105 Holton&HunkelCol(86 Home Cor School.. 1113 Hooker H M Co. ...1123 Hort Advertiser 1121 Hon Irade Journal, 1120 Hrudka L Pottery Co Ill HuntE H 109,^ Hura Edgar T 1104 IgoeBros.. ...1114 Illinois PipeMfgColl22 Interstate Tob. Co,1122 Ubell S M& Co ...1104 Jackson & Perkins. 11071113 lohnson WW& Sonll04 Jones Percy 1093 Kasting W F Co... 1094 Keller Geo & Sons. Ill Keller J B & Sons. .1100 Kellogg Geo M 1099 Kelway&Son 1103 Kennicott Bros.... 1093 Kervan Co The.... 10% Kessler Bros 1097 KittRobt 1101 Kimberlin Seed Co. 1103 King Construct'n . 1121 KleinhansPHowardl 107 Kohr A F Ill Kramer I N & Son. Ill Kroeschell Bros Co 1123 Kruchten John 1 93 Kuebler Wm 1097 Kuehn C A 1094 KuhlGeoA....1098 1112 Kyle &Foerster....l093 Lager & Hurrell.... I Lange A 1099 Landreth SeedCo...lUi3 Leedle Floral Co... 11 12 Lehman Bros. 1123 Lichtenberger J ...1114 Lord&Burnham CollH McCallum Co 1094 McConnell Alex,... 1099 McCullough'sJ M Sons Co 1095 McHutchison &Co. II McKellar Chas. W. 1093 McKenna P & Son. 1101 Malandre Bros 1099 Mann. Otto II Mastin JG & Co .1123 HE BURNHAM Hot Water or Steam. 56 Sizes Heatsfrom 1.850 to 27,000 square feet Send for Catalogue (0 Jurnham^p New York. Boston Irvlngton, N.Y Philadelphia o Chicago Masur S IO99 Mathews Gravity Carrier Co 1123 Matthews Florist. ..1101 May & Co L L 1099 Met Mat Co 1123 Mette Henry 1106 Michigan CutFloExl09S Millang, Chas 1097 MillerES 1108 MitchellW,T &Sonll08 Moltz A & Co., 1C<)7 Moninger J C Co., 1124 Moon The WmHCoUOS Moore Hent2&Nashl097 Morehead Mfg Co. .1120 Morse C C & Co.... 1102 MtGileadPotteryCo III Munk Floral Co.... 1094 Murray Samuel 1100 Myers Florist 1100 Nat Flo B of Trade. 1122 N Y Cut Flower Ex 1097 Nicotine Mfg Co.. ..1122 Niessen Leo Co 1094 Northern MichEvgn Nursery.. ...1098 Northrup King&Col098 Oechslin Frank. .1110 Palethorpe PR Co. 1122 Palmer W J & SonsllOO Park Floral Co .1109 Peacock DahliaFmsl 112 Pedrick Geo & Son 1104 Perfection Chem Cotl22 Penn the Florist... .1100 Pennock-MeehanColi 97 Peters & ReedPot'y III Peterson J A I Pierce FQ Co 1120 Pierson A N 1107 Pierson F R Co . . . . I Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 1102 Fillsbury I L III4 Pittsburg CutFloCol094 Podesta &Baldocchll01 Poehlmann BrosCol090 Pollworth C C Co . 10951101 1104 1122 Power Wm & Co... 1104 Pulv'iz'dManureColl21 PurdyCatI 1113 Quaker City Machine Works 1122 Randall A L Co .. 109? Ready Reference. ..1015 Randolpb&Mc Clements 1119 Ray TJ & Co 1098 Reed& Keller 1120 Reeser Plant Co . 1107 Reean Pte House,. .1121 ReimersM U 1099 Reinberg Geo 1093 Rein berg Peter 1' 91 Rice Bros 1095 Robinson JCSeedColl04 Rock W L Co HOO Roemer Fredk 1104 Rohnert Waldo 1104 RuschG &Co 1095 Routzahn Seed Co., 1104 Saakes O C UOl SaltfordFlow'rShopUOO Schillo Adam .. 1124 Schlatter Wm&Sonll20 Schmidt J C Ilu7 Schulz Jacob UOO Scott John 1113 Seed Trade Report- ing Bureau 1103 Seattle Cut Flo Ex. 1098 ShaHer Geo C UOl SharpPartridge&Co IV Sheridan WF 1097 Sibson The Rosr Nurseries . , - . 1098 Situations & Wantsl083 Skidelsky SS & Co, 1104 Smith A W & Co. ,.1101 Smith Elmer D&C0IIO4 Smith Henry U il Smith Wm C 1094 Smith W&TCo... I Stearns LumberCo.U2l Sterling Emery Wheel Co Ill Stoothofl H A Co.. 1122 Storrs &HarrisonColllO Sunlicht Dble Glass Sash Co 1121 Superior Machine & Boiler Works, ,1124 Syracuse Pottery Co III Taylor Steam Spe- cialty Co 1120 Texas Seed &FloCol099 Thompson Car Co, ,1107 Thorburn JM&Co,. II Totty Chas H.. 1085 1097 Traendly& SchencklU97 Valentine Frank ...1099 Vaugban & Sperry.1092 VIck'sSons Jas ... II Vaughan'sSeedStore I 1084 1086 1093 1094 10951097 1098 11021103 1110 1112 1113 Vincent R Jr I Von Canon J H &Col098 Wagner Park Cons. 1108 Waite F W 1C99 Walker F A &Co . 1120 Wanoka Grhs .... 1105 Ward &CoRalnhM II Watkins & SimpsonlI03 Weiland &RiBch...l093 Welch Bros 1095 Western Seed & Irrisat(on CO.. 1103 Wietor Bros... 1089 1093 WilksSMfg Co... .1119 Wilson Robt G .1099 WittboldG.Co,1099 1119 Wood Bros 1110 Wolfskin Bros& Morris GoldensonllOl Yokohama Nurs Ccll04 Young A L & Co..,lC97 Young & Nugent. ..1099 Youngs 1099 Zech & Mann 109' Zweifel Nic 1U5 Gold Letters Gammed Gold, Silver and Purple Letters for inscriptions on Floral Designs. Best and Cheapest on the Market, Send for Samples and Prices, J. LlbllieilUeigei, Telephone Lenox 5644, SPLIT CARNATIONS Qnickly, easily and cheaply Mended. No tools required. Pillsbury Carnation Staplt Patented 1908. 2000 for $1.00 postpaid, I. L. PJLLSBURT Galeaburs. III. Mention the American Florist xohen writing Model Extension Carnation Support Mad* with two 01 three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Camatloa Growers as the best support on market. Pat. Jnly 27. '97, May 17.'9« GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipment guaranteM IGOE BROS., 266 North 9th St., BROOKLYN. N. T. Mention the American Florist when writing 0 0 ) Circulation in Buyers' Brains Ts the kind enj'oyjd by the American * Florist. Its actual pa'd circulation we believe, is the largest in its class. The contents are of real present value and are preserved for future reference. Advertisers who realize this establish permanent business with the best trade in the United States and Canada. I DAYLITE GLASS CLEANER ■ QUICK • POWERFUL Will Not Injure Paint or Potty [1 25 gals, or more.. $0.70 per gal. 5 to 10 gals. 80 per gal. LessthanSgals.. 1.00 per gal Andersen Specialty Go Leaves No Greasy Surface. One gallon will clean from 500 to 700 square feel. ASK YOUR JOBBER OR WRITI TO 4648 Calumet Ave., CHICAGO Standard Steam Traps The simplest, most durable and up-to-date steam trap on the market. Ask the man who owns one Catalogue sent on request. E. HIPPARD CO., Youngstown, Ohio igii. The American Florist. 1015 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ACBYRANTHES. Achyranthes Savitze, 3-ln.. $3 per 100. R. Vln- cent. Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsb. Md. AGERATUMS. Ageratum. Stella Gurney, 2-in., $2 per 100. Princess Pauline, 2-in., ?2 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago. 111. ALTERNANTHERAS. .\lternantberas, C vars., 2-in., $2 per 100; Jewell. 2-in., $3 per 100: 3-in., $4. R. Vin- cent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsb, Md. Altbernantberas, R. C, red and yellow, 50e per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, 0. ARAUCARIAS. Araucarias. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this, issue. G. Asch- manu, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Araucaria excelsa, 5-in.. 50o to 75c each; 6-in., $1 to $1.23. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Araucaria e.\celsa, i5-in., $6 per doz.; $45 per 100. Holton cfe Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. ASPARAGUS. ■ Asparagus baskets, ,$1, $1.50 and $2 each. Asparagus Plumosus. 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $1 per doz.; S8 per 100. Sprengeri, 3-in., 75c per doz.; $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; 4-in. (500 at 1,000 rates), .$1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; $80 per 1.000. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chi- cago, 111. Asparagus pulmosus nanus, from 2^-in. pots, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1.000; 3-in., $5 per 100; $45.50 per 1,000. Cash with order please. Floral Hill Gardens, G. F. Neipp, Prop., Chat- ham, N. J. Asparagus plumosus nanus. 2M-in.. $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000; 3-in., $6 per 100. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Asparagus plumosus, 214-in. pots, $3: 3-in. pots, $4 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in. pots, $2; 3-in. pots, $4 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. Asparagus plumosus, 2^-in., 3c; 3-in., 6c. Sprengeri, 2i4-in.. 2c; 3-in., 4c; 4-in., 8c. Mos- bsek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Asparagus plumosus, iVi-in., $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000; Sprengeri, 2Vi-in., $1.50 per 100; $13 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, 0. ^ Asparagus plumosus, 2);4-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-in., $5 per 100; 4-in., .$10. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. "Asparagus plumosus, 2^4-ln.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Sprengeri, 2-In.. .$2 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0. 25 Asparagus Plumosus out bushy plants, 20c. Cash please, day, Nokomis. 111. Asparagus Sprengeri of 6-in., fine Edgar Easter- Asparagus plumosus. Emmans. Newton. N. 2-in., $2.50 per 100. , $3 per 100. Geo. M. Asparagus plumosus, 2i,4-in.. $3 per lOO; $23 per 1,000. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Asparagus Sprengeri. 214-in.. $1.,';0 per 100; 4-in.. $5 per 100. Asparagus plumosus. ly«-\-n., $2 per 100. J. C. Schmidt, .Bpstol. Pa._ Potbound 3-in. Sprengeri, can be shifted info 5-ln.. $6 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co., Mil- waukee. Wis. Asparagus plumosus, $2.50 per 100. Spren- geri, $1.50 per 100. A. M. Herr, Lanj^stei\ Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in.. .$2.30 per 100. The Reeser Floral Co., Springfield, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri plants. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. AZALEAS. Azaleas. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Godfi'ey Ascb- mann. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. _^ Azalea mollis, 50c each, $5 per doz., $35 per ino. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Azaleas, $1 to $3.50 each. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pe- kin. 111. Azaka.s. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, nT Y. BAY TREES. Bay trees and box trees; all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Bay trees (standards) , fine assortment; sizes 12 to 48-inch crowns. Prices, $2.50 to $25 each. Let us know your wants. Wagner Parli Conservatories. Sidney, O. Bay trees. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Bay trees. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. BEGONIAS. Gloire de Lorraine, 3-in., 20c; 4-in., 30c; 5- in.. 60c. Luminosa, 2y2-in., $5; 3-in., $10; 4-in.. $20; 5-in., $40. Res, 2V.-in., $5; 3-in., $10; 4- in.. $25. Spiral Rex, 2V.-in., $7..''i0; 3-in., $12.50; 4-in.. .$25. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Begonias, Gloire de Lorraine, strong plants in full bloom, 5-in., $6 per doz.; 6-in.. .$0 to $12 per doz. Cash please. Rober & RadUe, May- wood. 111. Begonia Coralline Lucerne. 3-in., ready for 5 and 6-in.. $3.5n per doz.: $25 per 100. The Good & Reese Co.. Springfield, O. _ _ Begonias. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Godfrey Aschmann^_1012_W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Begonia Vernon~2-in., $2 per' 100; 3-in., $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. Rex begonia, assorted. 3-in., $5 per 100. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. BOXWOOD. Boxwood. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St.. New York. Boxwood. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. BULBS. Bulbs, spiraeas, best Dutch hyacinths, Dutch Roman hyacinths, French Roman hyacinths, cold storage giganteums, forcing gladiolus, Spanish iris, lilies multiflorum and giganteum, tulips. Gladiolus Augusta, Mrs. Francis King, America, May, etc. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New i'ork. Bulbs, Gladiolus Blushing Bride and The Bride, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. Tulips, sin- gle superfine mixture, 70c per 100; $6 per 1.000; named colors, red, white, rose and yellow, 80c per 100; $7 per 1,000; Single Darwin Spe- cial Mixture, 90c per 100; $8 per 1.000; Single Gesneriana, Macrophila. 80c per 100; $7.50 per 1.000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio^ Narcissus. Paper White, 13 ctms., $1 per 100; $8.50 per 1,000. Scranton Florist Supply Co., 201 N, Seventh Ave., Scrjinton^,_Pji; Narcissus Paper White Grandi. bulbs, pood stock, 75c per 100; $6 per 1,000. .Tonquil bulbs. 75c per 100: $6 per 1.000. Woodward Floral Co., Alvin. Texas. Bulbs, Liliura giganteum, case of 200. 7-9, $14. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Bulbs. E. S. Miller, Wading River, N. Y. Bulbs, begonia, single flowering, 40c per doz.; $2.50 per 100; $22 per 1,000; double flowering, 60c per doz.; $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000; Glox- inias, separate colors, 73c per doz.; $5 per 100; $47.50 per 1,000. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co.. Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston. Mass. Bulbs, Lilium Harrisii, 7-9, $17 per case of 250 bulbs. White hyacinths, 12-15 ctms., $18 per 1.000. Paper White Grandi. Narcissus, $8 per 1,000. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St.. New York. Bulbs. Surplus of L. Multiflorums, 7-9. Yo- kohama Nursery Co., 31 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs of all kinds. James Vick's Sons, Roches- ter, N._Y^ Bulbs, begonias and gloxinia. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Bulbs. York. Burnett Bros., 72 Cortlandt St., New CACTI. Cactus — Small for window or retailing In 10 vars., $8 per 100; Old Man Cactus, 4-3 ins., $3 per doz.. mailed. J. A. McDowell. Ap. 167, Mexico City. CANNAS. The IMPROVED CANNA, 64 varieties. Includ- ing Mrs. A. F. Conard and the finest new ones. Send for price list. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. CARNATIONS. CARNATION PLANTS. Per 100 Per 1000 2,000 Enchantress $6.00 $50.00 500 White Enchantress 50.00 4,000 Rose Pink Enchantress 5.00 40.00 THE LAMBORN FLORAL CO.. Alliance, Ohio. Carnations, White Wonder. Gloriosa, Nor- wood. $6 per 100; $50 per 1.000. Dorothy Gor- don. $4 per 100; $35 per 1.000. White Perfec- tion,. $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. White En- chantress, Enchantress, Beacon, $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Rose Pink Enchantress, Winsor, .$2.50 per 100; $20 per 1.000. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., Joliet. 111. Carnations, White Perfection, Lady Bounti- ful, Queen Louise, Apple Blossom, Enchantress, Pink Imperial, Admiration, Lawson, Winsor. Flamingo, Craig, Harlowarden, Roosevelt, Ca- nary Bird, Jessica, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Carnations, leading varieties. A. M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. Carnations, Lawson-Encbantress, Sangamo, Al- Tina, May Day, Winsor, Victoria. Boston Mar- ket. 4c each; $35 per 1,000. Howard P. Kleln- hans, 66 Center Square, Easton. Pa. Carnations, White Wonder, $12 per 100; $100 per 1.000. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Payette, Ind^ Carnations, leading kinds. Des Plalnes Floral Co., Pes Plaines, III. Carnation Benora, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass. ^ Carnations, Mrs. Fisher, $1.50 per 100; $10 per 1,000. Geo. Hoist, 53 Larch St., Flushing. L. I. Carnation Rainbow, .$12 per 100; $100 per 1.000. Wanoka Greenhouses, Barneveld, New York. Carnations. Bright Spot. N. Zweifel, North Milwaukee. Wis. Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishklll, N. Y. If You Do Not Find Wliat You Need in Our Ready Reference Deoarfmenf, Write Us About It 1116 The American Florist, Dec. 9. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums, stock plants, ^White and i'ellow BonnaCfon. Dr. Enguehard, O. Frost, Appleton, Robinson, Robt. Halliday, $4 per 100. Cash with order. Phil. G. Goebel, Jr., Webster Grove, Mq. Chrysanthemums, stock plants from prize win- ning stock. We have the best collection o( varieties to grow. Write us. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. ' Chrysanthemums, stock plants. Beatrice May, Yellow Bonnaffon, Dr. Enguehard, Glory of Pa- ciflc. Golden Glow and Estelle, $3 per 100. Mos- bieli Greenhouse Ctx, Onarga, 111. ChFylanthemums. Smith's Advance, 25c each. Golden Glow, 10c each. Eli Cross, 25 Monroe St., Grand Rapids, _Mich. Chrysanthemums. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. _ Chrysanthemums, leading vars. Wood Bros., rishkill. N. Y. CINERARIAS. Cineraria hybrida grandi. 2',i-in.. ?.? per 100. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia,_ ^ Cinerarias, the largest flowering, extra strong, 2-in., $2 per 100. J. W. Miller, Shlremans- town. Pa. Cineraria Stellata. 5-in., 10c; 3-in., 5c. Mos- btek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Cinerarias, 2-in., $5: 3-in., 4-in., $12.50 per lOU. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. CLEMATIS. Clematis pauiculata, strong plants from 4-in. pots. 2-year-old, $10 per 100; plants from open ground, $5 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and West- moreland Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Clematis pauiculata, fleld-grown, $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1,000. The Good & Reese Co., Springaeld,_0. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva , N. Y . COLEUSES. Coleus, 2-in., Pfister, red and yellow, Beck- with's Gem. (iolden Bedder. Verscbaffeltii, .'P2 per 100. Geo, Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chi- cago. _ Coleus, 12 vars., 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-ln., $3. Brilliancy, 2-ln., $3; 3-in., $4. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Coleus, G. Bedder, 2%-in., $1 per 100. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. CROTONS. Crotons, 214-in., $1 per doz. ; 3-in., $1.50 per doz. ; 4-in., 25c each; $3 per doz.; 7-in., 4 In a pot, 75e and $1 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, lU^ CYCLAMENS. Giant cyclamen, our own grown strain, se- lected from the very best and well built plants and flowers. Seeds, $1 per 100, $6 per 1.000; nearly all sold out. August seedliugs, $2 per 100; $18 per 1.000. Plants, well set with buds, 4-in., $18 and $25 per 100. Orders amounting to $25, 10% off. Here is one of the many letters we received from satisfied customers: E. A. Butler & Sou, Niagara Falls, N. Y., say: "The plants are excellent, the finest we have ever had, and if the seed this year is of the aame quality we will be perfectly satisfied." Our aim has been to, and we have, improved our strain every season. Cultural directions with every order. See my calla and A. plu- mosus advs. C. Winterich, Cyclamen Specialist, Defiance, 0. Cyclamen persicum giganteum, mixed colors. 4-in., 25c each; 5-in.. $9 per doz.; (j-in.. $12 per doz. In full bloom for Christmns. Order quick. R. J. Southerton, Highland Park. 111. Cyclamen, good plants, of the best strain. In bud, 3-in.. 10c to 12c; 4-iD., 15c to 25c. Cash with order. Rober &_Radke, Maywood, 111. Cyclamen, giganteum. fine, thriftv 3-in, stock, $5 per 100. Cash, please. J. W. Miller, Shlre- manstown, Pa. Cyclnmen grandi, 4-in., 25c. Godfrey Asch- mann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Cyclamen, 2^inT"$5T3i^-in., $10; 4-in.. $20. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln. 111. Cyclamen. J. Hasslach, St. Remy de Prov- ence, France. Cyclamen giganteum, 4-in., Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111, 15c. Mosbiek CYPERUS. Cyperus. 4-in., $1.25 per doz.; $8 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. DAHLIAS. Dahlias. Peacock Dahlia Farms, Wllllams- town Junction, P. 0. Berlin, N, J. DAHLIAS. Extra heavy Individual field clumps. Black Beauty, $3 per 100. Earl of Pembroke, $4 per 100. Countess of Lonsdale, finest for cut flowers, $8 per 100. Wagner Park Conservatories. Sidney, O. DAISIES. Daisies, Giant Paris, from 2^-in. pots, $3 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Shasta daisy plants, strong field-grown, $1.50 per 100; $10 per 1,000. Woodward Floral Co., Alvin, Texas. _ New Marguerite Mrs. F. Sander. 2i,4-in., $1.25 per doz.; $8 per 100; $75 per l.OOO. Henry A. Dreer,_714 Chestnut_St,, Philadelphia. _ Marguerites, white and yellow, cuttings. $6 per 1,000; yellow, 2-in., $2 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. DEUTZIAS. Deutzia Gracilis, 20c each : $2 per doz. ; $1.") per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and N'ew York. DRACAENAS. Dracaenas, Fragrans, 2%-in.. $1.50 per doz.; 3-in., $2; 4-in., $3; 5-in., $5. Indivisa, 2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-in., 75o per doz.; $6 per 100; 7-in.. 2%-m to 3 ft.. $1.25 each; $15 per doz. ' Massangeana, 6-in., $1.25 each; 7-in., $1.50. Terminal is, 3-in., $1.75 per doz. ; 4-in., strong, 35c each; $4 per doz. Geo. Wittbold Co., Edge- brook, Chicago, 111. DRA~CAENA~1ND"IVISA. choice stock. 5-In., $15 per 100. Order quick. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., MiIwaukee,_Wis. Dracaena indivisa. 3-in. pots, $4 per 100. C. Eisele. 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadel- phia, Pa. Dracaena Ind., 3-in., $5; 4-in., $10; 5-in., $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton. N. J. EUONYMOUS. Euonymous variegata, 2iA-in. (golden and sil- ver leaf), 50c per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, III. FERNS. Ferns, Boston, 2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 6-in., $8 per doz.; $45 per 100; 7-in.. 75c each; $9 per doz.; 8-in., $1 each; $12 per doz.; 0-in., $1.50 each; $18 per doz.; Fern baskets, $1 each. Ferns for dishes. 2-in.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. ROOSEVELT FERN is a winner. We offer 2'/2-in.. $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; 3-in., $2.50 per doz.; $17.50 per 100. F. O. B. here. THE CO- NARD & JONES CO., West Grove. Pa. Ferns for dishes, 21i-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Boston ferns, 5-in.. $25 per 100; 6-in., $40 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Ferns, Amerpolili, Barrowsii, Scotii, Elegan- tissima, Boston, Jacksoni, Sword and Whitmani, from 4-in. pots. $15 per 100. Same varieties, 2%-in,, $4 per 100. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Ferns for dishes; transplanted, ready for pot- ting, five varieties, $1 per 100; $9 per 1,000. Ferns, strong plants. 2-in., $3 per 100: $25 per 1.000. Cash please. Rober & Radke, May- wood. III. ■ Ferns. Boston. Whitmani, Scholzeli, Scottii, 4- in. pots, $2 per doz. ; 5-in. pots, $3 per doz. C. Eisele. 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadel- phia, Pa. Ferns. Boston. For sizes and prices, see ad- vertisement on front cover. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. 5,000 Boston ferns for 6-in., strong, healthy plants, 25c; 7 and 8-in., 40c and 50c; 6, 8 and 10-in., Whitmani, 25c, 50c and 75c. Cash. A. G. Lake, Wellesley Hills, Mass. Boston ferns, 2y-in., 4c; Whitmani, 214-ln., 5c; Elegantissima, Piersoni, and Whitmani, 3-in., 8c; 4-in., 12^c; 5-in., 25c. Mosbaek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Ferns, Boston, 2%-in., $3 per 100^ $30 per 1.000. Whitmani, 2%-ln., $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. 250 at 1.000 rates. H. H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Adiantum Farleyense, strong plants, 4-in.. $4 to $5 per doz. Cash please. Rober & Radke, filaywood. 111. Ferns, Special Roosevelt. 2V.-in., $2.50 per doz.; $17,50 per 100; $150 per 1,000. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Cibotium. 7-in., $2.50 each. The Geo. Witt- bold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Ferns for dishes, 2^ -in . $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 500 at 1,000 rate. Prank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Ferns. Boston, 4-ln., .$15 per 100; 5-ln., .$25 per 100; 6-in., $40. The Reeser Floral Co., Springfield, O. Adiantum Farleyense, 2M-\n.. $12,50 per 100; 4-in., $40. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincin- nati, O. Ferns. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Godfrey A-schman^n,_ 1012 _W. Ontario_St.,_Philadelphiu. 50 Boston. 60 Whitmani, out of~6-inr azalea pots, 25c. Cash please. Edgar Easterdav, Xo- komis, 111, Ferns^ Boston, 5-in., 25c each. Whitmani"", 4-in,, 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Fern.s. John Scott, Rutland" Rdr~and B." 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. FERNS, 4-ln., Boston, fine stock, $14 per 100. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. Ferns. Bobbink & AtkinsrRntherford~Nrj. FICUS. Ficus elastica, 5% and 6-in., 35c. 40c and 50c, Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia^ Ficus elastica. 6-in., 50c each; $6 per doz. Ficus repens, vines. 2V,-in.. 50c each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Rubber plants, 6-ln., 50c each^ Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. GENISTAS. Genistas, 5-iu., 25c each; dandy stock, $25 per 100. Order quick. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee^ St., Milwaukee, Wis. Genista Racemosa, 6-in7i $25 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville. O. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. Lecadro, Mosnay, Roseleur, Nutt, Dagata, Ricard, Viaud, La Favorite, Col. Thomas. Jaulin, Perkins, Oberle, 2-in. stock, $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1.000. Hill. Dryden. Claire Frenot, Pres. Baillet, Mrs. Vincent, Bisquit, 2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Send for geranium catalogue. A. D. ROOT, Wooster, OhiO; Geraniums, standard varieties, ivy-leaved and scented, 2-in,, $2 per 100; 3-in., $3. Silver leaf, Nutt and Mt. of Snow, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in.. $4. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, 2-in. stock, $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1,000. Quick sale; need room. Cash with order. Littleton Floral Co., Littleton, Colorado. Geraniums, cuttings, S. A. Nutt, $llT50~per 1,000. Ricard and Poitevine, $14 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums. Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins, Poitevine, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. GeraninmsTs. A. Nuttr$l"25~per 100;~$11.50 per 1.000. E. C. Wagoner, R. D. No. 1, Beaver Falls, Pa. GERBERA. Gerbera Jamesoni and Adnet. J. St. Remy de Provence, France. Hasslach, GREENS. Greens, fancy terns, $1.50 per 1,000. Galax, bronze and green, $1,25 per 1,000. Sphagnum moss, large bales, $1.50. Leucothoe sprays, green. $1 per 100: $7.50 per 1.000. Boxwood, 2IJC per lb.; 50 lbs., case, $7..50. Magnolia leaves, green and bronze, basket, $2.25; 6 bas- kets, $2 each. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange. Inc.. 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Greens, galax, green, 50c per 1.000; $3.50 per case of 10,000. Ferns, fancy and dagger, 80c per 1,000; $3.50 per case of 5,000. Green leu- cothoe, regular lengths, $1.75 per 1,000; 10 to 16-in., $1 per 1.000. Laurel leaves, 35c per 1,000. Sheet moss, 5c per lb. J. H. Von Canon & Co., Banner Elk, N. C. Greens, bouquet green, XXX holly, laurel wreathing, holly and evergreen wreaths, mis- tletoe, pines, wreathing, immortelles, and Xmas bells. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. English Holly, 25 lbs., 75c per lb.; 50 lbs., 60c per lb.; luO lbs., 50c per lb. The SIbson Rose Nurseries, 1180 Milwaukee Ave., Portland, Ore. Greens, long green leucothoe, $2,50 per 1.000; short. $1,25; long bronze, $4 per 1,000; short, $2. Fancy ferns. $1 per I.OOO; dagger, $1. T, J. Rny & Co.. Elk Park. N. C. Greens, fresh cut evergreens and mosses; dec- orating material. The Kervan Co.. 119 W. 28th St., New York. Greens, bouquet green, wreathing, boxwood. A. Henderson & Co., 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Greens, bouquet green, Christmas trees and boughs for cemeteries. Northern Michigan Ever- green Nursery, S. W. Cor. Clark St. Bridge, Chicago. Christmas green of all kinds. For prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. L.vcopodium or bouquet green. $8 per crate. Northrop. King & Co., Minneapolis, Minn. (f You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reterence Department. Write Us About If igii. The American plorist. 1117 Greens, wild smllas and decorative greens. George M. Carter, Evergreen, Ala. Mushroom Spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture, American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. PHLOX. Phlox Drummondl gr. fl. J. Hasslacb, St. Remy de Provence, France. Southern Wild Smllajc. Caldwell The Woods- man Co.. Evergreen, Ala. NURSERY STOCK. GUAVAS. Altheas. Forsythias, Privet, Berberries, Hydrangeas, Spireas, Deutzias, Philadelphus, Weigelas, Viburnums. Write for prices and sizes. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. POINSETTIAS. POINSETTIA HEADQUARTERS. Good strong stock showing color, 3-in., $10 per 100; 5-in., made-up, $6 to $9 per doz.; 6-ln., $9 to $12 per doz. Cash please. Rober & Radke, Maywood, Strjnvberry Guava, 4-in., $10 per 100. T. D. Robert.son. Fullerton, Calif. HARDY PLANTS. Hardy plilo.-;, field-grown, $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000. The Good & Heese Co.. Springfield, Ohio. Poinsettias. 3-in., 15c; 4-in., 25c; 5V. and 6- in., 35c to 50c. Godfrey Aschmann, "1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Althaea, white, 3 to 4 ft., 6c: Blanche, 3 to 4 ft., 6c. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Viburnum plicatum, specimen plants, 4 to 6 ft., 15c; 12 to IS ins., 7c; S to 10 ins., 5c. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Anderson Nurseries, Chestnut Hill. Philadelphia. Moonvine, white, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-ln., $3. K. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. ' Phlojf and iris, $1 per 100; $10 per 1,000. A. M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. Herbaceous plants. Bobblnk & Atkins, Ruth- erford, N. J. Poinsettias, 2-in., $5; 3-in., $10; ZV<-\n.. .*12.50; 4-in.. $20; 5-in., $40; 6-In. pans, "75c. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111, PRIMULAS. Primula Obconica Grand!.. 5y2-in., 25c; Chi- HOLLYHOCKS. frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadel- phia. HollThocks. dbl.. 75e per 100; $5 per 1,000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. *fe T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. \^ Primroses in variety, Chinese, obconica and Forbesii, 214-in.. $5; 3-in., $8; 4-in., $12.50. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin, 111. Hollyhocks, Chafer's strain, $5 per 100. Carl Purdy. Dkiah. Calif. Specimen Shrubs. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. Primula obconica, 3-in., $6 per 100. Primula Sinensis, 4-in., $1.60 per doz.; $10 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, HI. HELIOTROPES. Nursery stocks, apple and peach trees. Mitch- ell's Nursery, Beverly, Ohio. Heliotrope, 5 vars., 2-in,, $2 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Heliotrope, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in.. $4. The Primula Sinensis. J. Hasslach, St. Remy de Provence, France. Primula Obconica, 4-in.. 10c; 5-in., 20c. Mos- baek Greenhouse Co., Onarga. 111. ORCHIDS. Geo. Wittbold Co.. Edgebrook. Chicago. III. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit, N. J. Orchids. Cattleya and Ljelia Anceps. G. L. Freeman. Wellfleet, Mass. HYDRANGEAS. PRIVET. Hydrangea Otaksa. 4-in.. 2 and 3 shoots. $15 per 100; 5-in.» 2 to 3 shoots, $20 per 100; 6-in.. 3 to 5 shoots. $35 per ion. Extra specimens for tubs, 12 to 15 shoots. $1 each. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville. 0. P AND ANUS. 200,000 2-yr. Cal. privet, all sizes, $1.50 per 100 and up. Large stock Ampelopsis Veitchii, Clementis paniculata. hydrangeas, etc. Get mv list. Ben]. Cornell, Florist, Merchantvllle, N. j. Pandanus utilis. 3-in., $2 per doz. Pandanus Veitohii, 4-in., 50 each; $5.50 per doz.; 5-in., 75c each; $9 per doz.; 6-in., $1 each; $12 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook. Chi- cago, 111. Hydrangea Otaksa. 6-7-in., 3 to 4 stems, $i per doz.; $40 per 100; 7-in.. 5 to 6 stems. $8 per doz.; $65 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York California privet. For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Chas. Black. Hightstown, N.-J. California privet, 3 to 5 ft.. 10c; 2 to 3 ft.. 5c; 18 to 24 Ins., 3c. The Dingee & Conard Hydrangea Otaksa, 5 to 6 branches. $20 per 100: 4 branches, $15 per 100. Souvenir De Pandanus Veitchii. $1 to $3 each. J. A. Pe- terson. Westwood, Cincinnati, 0. PALMS. Claire, same price; also 7 to 10 branches, latter variety. $25 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Co., RESURRECTION PLANTS. Newark, New York State. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. IVIES. Resurrection plants, 25-In. cir. open, $2.50 per 100, mailed. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 167. Mexico City. Parlor Ivy. Senecio Scandens. 2-iii., $2 per 100; 3-in., $3 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Palms. For varieties and prices see page ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, III. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Joseph Hea- cock Co.. Wyncote. Pa. RHODODENDHONS. Rhododendrons. S to 12 buds, $1 each; $9 per doz.; 12 to 18 buds. $1.25 each; $12 per doz.; 18 to 24 buds, $2 each; $20 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Ivy, English, 3-ln., 75c per doz.; 4-ln., $1.50 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. IVT, English. 2-in., $2 per 100: 3-in., $3. R. Vincent. Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Ivy, German. -2-in., $2 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, III. Palms, big stock, write for prices. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Pelms. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. PANSIES. Rhododendrons. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, ROSES. son, Fullerton, Calif. ROSES. Send for complete list. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Think of the strain of pansies containing light, dark, lavender, violet, blue, bronze, royal purple, red, cerise, salmon, mahogany, yellow and red and gold shades — a dozen or more varieties in each shade — of immense size, with great form and substance. These are MASTODON PAN- SIES. It has cost us hundreds of dollars and eighteen years' time to upbuild this strain, and it is worth all it cost. 1 oz.. $9; 1-12 02., $1. Plants. 100. 50c: 1.000. $3; 5,000. $12.50, pre- paid. STEELE'S MASTODON PANSY GAR- DENS, Portlad, Oregon. Per 100 American Pillar, 3-year $35.00 Jerusalem Cherries, 6-in.. full of berries. 25c American Pillar, 2-year 25 00 to 50c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario Dorothy Perkins 12 00 Lady Gay, 4 to 5 ft 16.00 THE CONARD & JONES CO., WEST GROVE. PA. LANTANAS. Lantana Delicatissima. 2-in.. $2 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. "Lantanas7l2~vars.. 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-In., $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Rose White Killarney, Killarney Queen, Dark Pink Killarney, Double Pink Killarney, Lady Hillingdon, Mrs. Aaron Ward. Melody, Mrs. LILY OF THE VALLEY. Pansies. Our giant pansies are unsurpassed. We guarantee our strain. Also Masterpiece. "Giant Prize Trimardeau, Mme. Perret, Black Blood Red, Golden Queen, etc.. all at $2.50 per 1.000; 5.000 for $10. liberal count. Elmer Raw- lings, Wholesale Grower, Clean, N. Y. Taft (Antoine Revoire). For prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. A. N. Pierson. Tn Import Inc.. Cromwell. Conn. Lily of the Valley, clumps, $22 per 100. Lily of the Valley pips, medium, $12.50 per 1000; London Market. $14.50 per 1000. Vaughan's Roses. Kaiserin. $.1.50 per 100; $25 per l.OnO. Perles. $3.50 per 100; $25 per 1.000; Maryland. $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. Bassett & Wash- burn, 131 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Pansies. frame-grown. Giant Trimardeau, 50c per 100, $3 per 1,000. Mosbaek Greenhouse Co., Onarga. HI. Lily of the valley. Jacs Smits. Ltd., Naar- den. Holland. 200.000 Roses and Shrubs. Wintzer's World Wonder Cannas. Get our price list; it will pay Lily of the valley. Otto Mann, Leipzig, Sax- ony, Germany. Lily of the valley, Berlin and Hamburg grades. McHutchison & Co.. 17 Murray St., New York. Pansies. forget-me-nots, daisies, wallflowers, sweet Williams, gaillardias, $2.50 per 1,000; $10 per 5,000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. PEONIES. Co.. West Grove, Pa. Roses. For varieties and prices, see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Jackson & Perkins Co.. Newark. New York State. ROSES, strong 3-in.. ready to bench. White and Pink Killarney. Richmond and Perle, $6 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. From borage. Peonies at bargain prices. Wagner Park Con- servatories. Sidney, 0. Lily of the valley, cold storage, $1.75 per 100; $15 per 1.000. Chicago Market Brand. $2 per lOO; $16 per 1,000. H. N. Bruns, 3038-40-42 West Madison St., Chicago. Roses. For varieties and prices, see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New Y'ork. Peonies, all the standard varieties. The Good & Reese Co.. Springfield, 0. Peonies. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva. N. Y. Roses, l-.vear-old Richmond. .$3 per 100; $25 LOBELIAS. PEPPERS. Chicago. Lobelias. Catherine Mallard. 2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edge- brook, Chicago, 111. Celestial peppers. 4-in. pots. $12.50 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin, III. Christmas Peppers. 5-in., 20c. Mosbaek Green- house Co.. Onarga. III. New Rose Sunburst, own roots, $30 per 100; $250 per I.OOO; grafts, $5 per 100 additional. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. ^ Lobelia Kathleen Mallard, 2-in.. $2 per 100. R. Vincent. Jr.. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. Roses. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushrooms. English, 25 lbs., $2: 100 lbs., $6.50. Garden City, 25 bricks, $3.50; 1,000 bricks. $12. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. PETUNIAS. Roses. Double White Killarney for March delivery. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell. Conn. Petunias, dbl. fringed mi.Md, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in.. $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Roses on own roots, budded, bedding. H. P. '9 hybrids and teas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About If 1118 Fhe American Florist. Dec. Roses, Pink Killarney. W. H. Elliott. Brlgb- tOD, Mass. American Beauties from bench. $5 per 100. C. C. Pollworth_Co., Milwaukee, Wis. ~"Roses! Leedle Floral Co., Springfield, O. SALVIAS. Salvias, cuttings, Bonfire and Zurich. $6 per 1,000; 2-in., $2 per 100. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. ^Salvia, Bonfire and Zurich. 2-in.. $2 per 100; 3-in., $3. R. Vincent, Jr.. & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. SEEDS. sow NOW if you want them for early Spring •ales. 6 Tr. Tr. Pkts. Pkts. Begonia Bedding Queen, finest pink. $2.50 $0.50 " Gracilis luminosa, finest red 2.50 0.50 Triumph, finest white 2.50 0.50 G. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Seeds. — The famous Michigan Favorite Cow Pea has been grown in Michigan twenty con- secutive years without a failure. The hardiest, healthiest, most prolific variety. Also stock seed of Russian Wax Cooking Peas. Edw. E. Evans, Lock Box 422. W.est Branch, Mich. Seeds, Vinca alba pura. tr. pkt., 10c; oz., 60e; Rosea Fl. alba, tr. pkt., 10c; oz., 60c; Rosea pink. tr. pkt., 10c; oz., 60c; mixed, tr. pkt.. 10c; oz., 50c. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds, vegetable and flower. Watkins & Simp- son, Ltd.. 12 Tavistock St., Covent Garden, Lon- don,_England^ Seed, Coboea Scandens. $2 per lb., postpaid. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 167, Mexico City. Tomato seeds, best stocks, all varieties. The Haven Seed Co.. Santa Ana, Calif. Seeds of all kinds. James Vick's Sons, Roches- ter,_N._V^ Seeds, sunflower, $3.50 per 100 lbs. jr~Bolgl- ano & Son, Baltimore, Md. Seeds. All sorts of garden and flower seeds. J. Haaslach, St. Remy de Provence, France. Seeds, vegetable and garden, Keiway's Cele- brated English Strains. Write for prices. Kel- way & Son, Langport. Somerset, England. Seed, Cynosurus Cristatus. Wm. Power ~^Co., Waterford, Ireland. Seeds, flower for 1912^ Frederick Roemer, Quedlinburg. Germany. Seeds, peas and beans. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co.. Grand Rapids, Mich. SMILAX. Smilax, 3-in. pots, $4 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts.. Philadelphia. Pa. Smllax. Wood Bros.. Fishkill, N. Y. SOLANUMS. Solanum Aculeatissimum, 6-in., 50 each; $2.25 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. TRADESCANTIA. Tradescantia variegata. 2-in., 40c per doz.; $3 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. Tradescantia Zebrina multicolor, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Vegetable plants, cabbage plants, $1 per 1,000; In 5.000 lots. Lettuce. 5 best varieties, $1 per 1.000 in 5.000 lots. Tomato, 5 best varieties, 2%-in. pots, $20 per 1,000. Blick Floral Co.. Norfolk, Va. Vegetable plants. Double Curled Parsley, strong field-grown, $1.25 to $2 per 1,000. June sowed sturdy little plants, $1 per 1,000. Let- tuce, Grand Rapids, choice stock, $1 per 1,000; $8.50 per 10,000. Elmer Rawlings. Wholesale Grower, Olean, N. Y. Lettuce, Grand Rapids Forcing, good stock, plants $1 per 1,000. Danville Floral Co., Dan- ville, lU. VERBENAS. ~ Verbenas, red, white and var., 2-ln., $2 per 100; 3-ln., $3. R. Vincent. Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Verbenas. R. C. 70c per 100; $6 per 1,000; express paid. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kaus. Lemon Verbenas, 2-in., $2 per 100r~3^In7r$3. R. Vincent^Jr., &_Sons Co.. WhUeMarsh. Md. Verbenas, 2l4-in., now ready. J. L.' Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. VINCAS. Vinca Variegata. rooted tips. $1 per 100. Good, strong plants. $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000. B. C. Wagoner, R. D. No. 1, Beaver Falls. Pa. BOILERS. ^^_ Boilers. The Moninger-Furman; 200 sizes and styles. John C. Monlnger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Boilers. The Superior Standard. The Supe- rior Machine & Boiler Works, 850 Superior St., Chicago. Boilers. Metropolitan Material Co., 1394 Met- ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Vincas. 4-in.. $2 per doz.; $15"per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrooli. Chicago, 111. Boilers. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th & Iron Sts.. Chicago. Wilks' self-feeding hot water boilers. S. Wilks Mfg. Co., 3503 Shields Ave. , Chicago. BoilerSj all sizes. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago. Boilers for greenhouses. Giblin & Co., Utlca. N. Y. Boilers. Lord & Burnham Co., Irvlngton, N. Y. BUILDING MATERIAL. Building material. Cypress is far more dura- hie than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men furnished to superintend erec- tion when desired. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset. Boston. Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress semi-iron frame or truss houses. Hot- bed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co., ] 133 Broadway, New York. Building material, cypress, sash bars, green- house material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Black- hawk St.. Chicago. ^^___ Building material, greenhouse material and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Wash- ington red cedar. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Shef- field^ Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash. Httchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. Building material. Louisiana cypress, pecky cypress, hotbed sash. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1357 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. INSECTICIDES Insecticides. Carmen's Antipest Insecticide and fungicide, $1.50 per gal. Perfection Chem. Co., Flushing. N. Y. Insecticides, Aphine, $1 per quart; $2.50 per gal. Fungine, 75c per quart; $2 per gal. Al- phine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder, $3 per bag 100 lbs. The H. A; Stoothoff Co., Mount Vernon, N. Y. Nlkoteen, pint bottle, $1.50. Nikoteen Aphis Punk, $6.50 per case of 12 paraffined boxes. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and f ketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- Inger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern designs. Hltch- tngs Co., 1170 Broadway. New Yor k ._^ Greenhouse construction of all kinds, and con-, servatories. Estimates and catalogues on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co.. 2541 So. Artesian Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse Construction, seml-lron green- houses, new truss houses, Iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway. N. Y. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co.. N. Tonawanda, N. Y. GOLD FISH. Gold Fish, Aquarium plants, Castles, Globes and all Supplies. Send for catalogue. AOBURNDALE GOLDFISH CO., 920 Randolph St., Chicago, III. MISCELLANEOUS. GUTTERS Gutters. Jennings' improved Iron gutters. DiUer. Caskey & Keen, 0th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. __^^_ Gutters. Garland's. A gutter with a reuta- tton. Gec». M. Garland Co., Des Plalnes, III. Lehman wagon heaters. Lehman Bros., 10 Bood St., New York. Jas. W. Errlnger, General Western Sales Agent, 20 E. Randolph St., Chi- cago^ Dennison Florist Tags. Dennlson Mfg. Co., Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, St, Louis^ Pillsbury's Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. Cut Bower and design boxes, all sizes. 0. 0. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Gummed gold, silver and purple letters. J- Lichtenberger, 1564 Ave. A, New York. Return traps. Taylor Steam Specialty Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Pipes, flues and greenhouse fittings. Illinois Pipe Mfg. Co., 2113 S. JefCerson St.. Chicago. Day lite glass cleaners; for prices see adver- tisement elsewhere In this issue. Andersen Specialty Co., 4648 Calumet Ave.. Chicago. Gravity Soil Carriers. Mathews Gravity Car- rier Co.. Merriam Park, St. Paul, Minn. Photographs of horticultural subjects. Nathan R, Graves, 413 Hayward Bldg., Rochester. N. Y. Wagner plant boxes for palms, boxwood, bay trees, etc. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sid- ney, O. Sunlight double glass sash for hot-beds and cold frames. Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co., 934 E. Broadway. Louisville, Ky. POTS, PANS, ETC. The Red Pot. C. C. Pollworth Co. All roa4s connect with Milwaukee. Cherry red standard flower pots. The Mt. Gilead Tile & Pottery Co., Mount Gilead, O. Pots, plain and fancy. L. Hrudka Pottery Co., 2619 Herndon St.. Chicago. Pots. J. A. Bauer Pottery Co., 415-21 Ave. 33. Los Angeles. Calif. STAKES. Cane Stakes. Standard grade, 6 to 8 feet. per 100, 85c; 50O for $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per 100, 60c; per 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the vFOrld, issued April 1,1911. This 120-page book, written by Mat- thevp Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- ^tains many chapters I covering all sides of I growing, propagating I storing, etc., and also some pagesofvalnable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources, A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. \ You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It igiT. The American Florist. 1119 WILKS' Hot Water Boilers ARI THI MOST ECONOMICAL Boiler for Greenhouses No Nl^t nreman Reanlred wiUioar SELF-FEEDING HOT WATER BOILERS. Send for Catalog and Prices. 8. WILKS MFG. CO., asoa Shield* Ave. CHICAGO. Hreer's Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and tme^ because both bevels are on the same side. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Poin is patented. No others lilce it. Order from your deale^ or direct from us. 1000,75c. postpaid. ( Samples free. HENBT A. DREEK.I 714 Chestnut Street^ FhlUdelphla. SI£B£RT'S ZmC Never Rnst GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best. Last forever. Ovti 30.000 ponodi now in tise. A snre prevectatlvt o( KliHilipptne, ESective on larce or small eImi. Suy to drive. Easy to extract. Two ilzei Hand H, 40c per lb., b; mail 16c extra: 7 lbs. for $2.60 ISIbs, lor $5.00. byezpress. For sale by the trade. RANDOLPH & McCLIMENTS, Successors to Chas. T. Slebert. Banm 8 Beatt; Sts.. Pittsbnr^. Tacoma, Wash. Business, taken as a whole, has im- proved in the last two weeks. Ac- cording to reports from a majority of the florists, the gain will be probably about fifty per cent. Thanksgiving trade will certainly bring about better business and the supply is of much bet- ter quality with considerable increase in quantity. The real hard freeze that cut down all outdoor stock has been a benefit to the trade. Never before in our eight years' residence here have we seen such an early and sex'ere blizzard. However, the frost on Puget Sound never kills and injures as it does back east or inland. Often after a hard freeze at night a fog sweeps inland from the salt water, causing an evap- oration that leaves vegetation unin- jured. Rose bushes hold their foliage sometimes throughout the entire win- ter. ' NOTES. The interior of the ofiice of the Northwestern Floral Co. Was burned and stock and building damaged to the amount of about $1,000. Mr. Pilk- ington states the cause was some de- fect in electric wiring. He reports very good business up to date and business especially good at his place in Port- land. Several local growers have a very nice crop of lettuce with the market not especially anxious for it, probably due to the fact that gardeners are growing head lettuce outside quite ex- tensively. "1 The new store opened by F. C. Smith gives very good I'eports of trade con- ditions. S. L. H. ""^ J.V.M.\IO' 1 2 , .3 , 4 i .1 (, - ,S i ':1 I0'llll2:l.!l|4 1.5,1b \: 18!l'J:2ll 'Jl 22!'.'.i •.>4ia5i'2(>,27i'2H I9i.!l) Are You on the List for this Beautiful 1912 Calendar? IF you are not, you ought to be. Here's a little bit of history about the calendan. Along last June we got the idea that instead of spend- ing several hundreds of dollars for ten thousand or more calendars of the usual sort, if we were to spend the same money for say 3000, we could make a calendar that would be so attractive, so down right good that even you would like to have one to hang in the best room in your house. So that's exactly what we did. Holrock, the well-known artist, did the color drawing for the back and an expert calendar man designed the general arrangement. Then we gav'eittothe best printer we knew in New York and told him this was his chance to show what he could do. As a result our 1912 calendar is an unusally beautiful one. Just your kind of calendar. If you want one, tear ofi this coupon, fill it in and mail it to us. Your name will then be put on the list and you will surely get one. This is the only sure way of making sure of having one. Hitchings 8l Company Write To or Call at our General Offices ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY N. Y. Office, 1 1 70 Broadway. Hitchings & Co., Elizabetli, N. J. Put me on your list for 1912 calendar. Name •.... .' '. Address ■' Are you Florist or Gardener? Thinking of building in 1912 ? 1120 The American Florist. Dec. g, Where There Is Condensation there is need for a Morehead Steam Trap Condensation in steam lines is akin to matter out of place — means wasted energy. If your lines are sluggish — if your houses are not of uniform tempera- ture, write us. We guarantee to drain your lines perfectly— return the pure, hot condensation to your boiler without pump or injector or make no charge for the trial. Obey that impulse — write now. Send for "Book on Condensation." Morehead Manufacturing Co., Dept, "N," DETROIT, MICHIGAN -Stocks Carried in Wichita. Kan. New Orleaos. La. Philadelphia BirminKbam. Ala, Memphis, Tenn. Los Acsreles Chatham, OntarJ3 San Francisco ■ A STIC A Jr'eenfiouscqlaan^ USEITNOW. F.O.PIERCECO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK MASnCA la elastic and tenacious, admits ol •zpanslon and contraction. Putty becomes hard tod brittle. Broken fflass more easily removed without breaking of other elass, as occurs with potty. Lasts longer than patty. Easy to apply- Mention the American Florist when writing Crimped Invisible Superior Carnation Staple (patent applied for.) For repairing Split Carnations. 1000 tor 50 cents postpaid. Sample tree. F. W. WAITE, 293 Main St.. Springfield, Mass, Mention the American Florist when writing Wichita, Kans. Thanksgiving week showed a volume of busine.s.s fully as good as last year, possibly a little better. The flowers most desired were chrysanthemums in various grades with a good demand for the best qualities at retail prices of $3 to $5 per dozen. Carnations were well cleaned up, and good roses met with a fair demand. There was only a mod- erate sale of potted plants. The weath- er conditions were almost perfect and no doubt aided largely in putting the public into a buying frame of mind. Evangelist "Billy" Sunday, who is conducting a religious revival meeting here, announced Friday, Dec. 1. as "Mother's Day" and requested that all who attended the services that day wear a white flower in honor of mother. This resulted in quite a run on white stock which was much enjoved by the florists. W. I. CniTA. Shawnee, Okla.— The Brenner Floral Co. has been declared in bankruptcy and the court has ordered the property sold December 14. The C. E. Francke Floral Co. hold a lease on the property and will dispose of the stock to anyone who desires to buy the business. Falls City. Neb. — Simonton & Pence report a good Thanksgiving business. They built two new rose houses last summer from which they are cutting some fine Killarney, Richmond. Perle and Bridesmaid roses. The indications are for a good Christmas trade. Use Mr patent IroB Biieb FltHiKS aai Roof Supports ^ m'JENNINGS' IRONGUTTER. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS nr Tolncco Extracts, etc. Send (or Circulars. DILLER« CASKEY St KBE^L W. oootaer ISmand Berk Streets. PHILASarmA, VENTIUmHa APPARATUS Lock the door before the horse is stolen, and insure your glass before it is broken. For patlculars concernlns Hall Insurance, address JOHN G. ESLER. Secretary SADDLE RIWR. N. J. BURNED CLAY Tile Benches and Hie Bottoma Gives results. Three styles of benches. IndudliiE Iron FIpe Frame, with Tile Bottom and Sides. Write for descriptive circular and delivered prices. Any size benches. Tile Sides THE CAMP CONDUIT CO. Garfield BIdK.. CleveUnd.O. A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Qrcai Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — 40M12 Eait 34«i St., NEW TORK. TIMF IS MAIMFV Save M the time Breeningr your limt 10 mUllLI designs by using Flolists' Greenine Pins. 20c per lb., and you get from 1000 to 1100 to the lb. Ten lbs. or over, l&c per lb. Write for prices on larger quantities. Wm. Schlatter & Son, Sprlcetield Mass. Uentton the American Florist when loriting REED & KELLER, 122 W. 26tll St.. NEW TORK. FLORIST'S SUPPLIES. We Manufactnre all Our Metal Designa, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers In Olasa- ware. Pottery, Decorative Oreens and all Florists' Requisites. ngasc mention the American Florist when writing* 200°^ Onr sales to florists for 1910 wer« 20041 1d- create over 1909 and every customer satisfied. RETURN TRAP Plug Steam Inlet Taylor Steam Specialty Go., BATTLE CREEK, MICH. Write Department .'\ for new caialocue. Now is the Time To Subscribe to the Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The LareesI Brightest and Best British Trade PubUcatioo. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual tub- BcriptioD for weekly and quarterly Dumbers, One Dollar. (loteroa- tional money order). Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets and topics. The Horticultural Printing GompaDjr, BURMLET. ENGLAND tgii. The American Florist. 1121 ♦greenhouses.;: i; M llMEilJOSUPERINTi flALFORNJiSJ AND , ED ;; A LKc^uuw [ruc^^VK ED, N t^^jl|E^i^^9t^^li^j|A SS. Mention the A-inerican Florist xohen writi%i THE STANDARD VENTILATING MAGNINERY The old reliable machimes are the most powerful, least complicated of aay e« the market The Standard Steam Trap Ask someoae who is usciac a Standard for his oplnioa of it. Write for catalogue. E. mPPARD CO., YMnithwB, Nh Mention the American Florist when writing A LL Nurserymen. Seedsmen and Florists wisbiOE ** to do business with Europe should send for the "Borticflltnral Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all tbe horticultural trade: it is also talceo by over lOCO of the best continental bouses. Aooual subscription, to cover cost of postage. 75c. As the H A. is a purely trade medium, appli- cants should, with the subscription, send a copy of their catalog orotberevidencetbat tbey belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdham. Notts. Address EdilOFS Of "H. A." ChilweU Nurseries. LOWDH AN, Notts, England. Mention the American Florist when torittniB' The Regan Printing House LARGI RUNS OF CATALOGIJES WRm FOR riGURXS. 557 PlymoiAh Place, CHICAQO GORHAM & GHAPLINE DDIIITCDV C'<**« Prices on all rillllltnT Kind, of Printing. Pontiac BIdg, Harrison & Dearborn Sis., Chicago :::!$3-50 1000 Letter Heads 1000 Envelopes... For Photographs of Horticultural Subjects For illastratine Catalofues. Price Lists, Circulars, etc., write NATHAN R. GRAVES, S?n°*g.V,-?':!.': 413-tl4 Hayward Bldg.. Rochester, N. T. DON'T Let price be the only consideration. King Greenhouses Satisfy the most discriminating, because they are strong and lasting and easy to keep in repair, Thej' keep you from WORRY and give you time to grow things, and that is what a green- houseman wants. Send for Question Blanks. KING CONSTRUCTION CO. Home Office and Factory: NORTH TONA WANDA, N.Y. Eastern Sales Office : No. 1 Madison Gardens, NEW YORK. :FLORIST= Refrigerators ! DOES your rapidly increasing business require an attrac- tive ioe box? If so write ns, we are manufacturers and can quote you on Ice-Boxes of every des- cription. Your old box can be used as part payment. Buchbinder Bros. Long Distance Phone, Monroe 5616. 518-520 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO Wired Toothpicks tMOa. tl.TS: 50.000, $7.50. Manufactered bj W J. GOWEE. BerUn, N. Y. SMUfiU free. For sale by dealers. H.BAYERSDORFER&GO. Florists' Supplies. 1 1 29 Arch street. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Said foroar new catalodne. Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada Price $3.00 Postpaid. American Florist Co., 440 S.Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Double GlsLSs SslsK Get the big prices on the early market The two layers of glass let your plants have all the light all the time This causes them to mature earlier — be- come hardier — sturdier. When the plants grown under single glass sash (that must be covered) are still small and weak, your plants under Sunlight Sash will be ready for the field. The resulting crops will get the big prices. Start now for early Spring Plants Get some Sunlieht Sasb and 1 bave your cabbaee. cauliflower, to- mato or otlier plants, etc.. ready to set out as soon as the weathet permits. Send for these books. One is our frcecataloe: the other is a book on hot-beds and cold-frames by Pro- fessor Massey. It is authoritative and of vital interest to all growers, florists and garden- ers. 4c in stamps will bring Professor Massey's book in addition to the catalog. Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co. 934 E. Broadway. .Ky. Lou Llle Cattle Manure in Bags Shredded or Pulverized Pure — dry— uniform and reliable. The best of alt manures for the greenhouse. Florists all over the YHMRN^ country are using it instead of ^^ rough manure. BK/ug Pulverized hflmi^ Sheep Manure .' .. ^^-i Absolutely the bestSheep Manure on the market. Pure manure antl nothing else. The best fertilizer for carnations and for liauid top dressing. Unequalled for all field use. Write for circulars and prices. The Pulverized Manure Company, 32 Union stock Yards. Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing 1122 The American Florist. Dec. FIRST-CLASS Second Hand Boilers Fnlly Guaranteed Note the low prices quoted on these Boifers. suitable for vreeDhouses. We would suggest orderiog at ooce it you wish to take ad llh ft. Kewanee Fire Box Boilers 175 00 1 54 in. X )2ft. Hot Watar Internally Fired Boiler 200 00 1 54 in. X 12 ft Internal Fired Steam Boiler 225 OC 4 60-in. X 16-ft. Horizontal Tubular Boilers Each 275 00 All kinds of first class second hand Boiler Tubes, Piping, Fittings. Valves, etc. Write far our latest Price List No. 47. eWQAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO are easy to kil! with ^ The fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bag 100 lbs. Satisfaction pii-^iantced or inoin-y hack ; why try cheap substitutes that makers do not dare to Kilarantee V » TES E. A. STOOTHOFF CO., MOtlNT TBRNON, N. Y. Uention the American Florist when writing 50 i SAVED Pipes, Flues aad Casings thoroughly overhauled and guaran teed, GreeohoHse Fittings of every description. ILLINOIS PIPE 6 MPG. CO., 2113S. JdfeTBon St., CBICAOO Los Angeles, Calif. Nearly $40,000 has lieen appropriated by the council for the remodeling of Eastlake park and the erection of a modern conservatory. The shore of the lake is to be improved by the plant- ing of trees, giving- it a more natural appearance and hiding the roadways and tops of city buildings. New trails have been cut over Mount Hollywood in Griffith park, thus rendering this beautiful park more accessible but— at least until the trails have grovn over some — not more beautiful. Thee Florists have altered their win- dows at Fifth and Hill streets and a much better display can now be made. Some exceedingly pretty baskets are shown and both partners keep busy. Herbert Wolfskin has been absent from the store for a time on account of his sister's serious illness. O. C. Saakes says people are too busy talking about the election to buy flowers but he seems to keep busy just the same. A big consignment of bulbs from Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, recently arrived for planting at his nursery. A. F. Borden has been sending in quantities of sprays of pompon chrys- anthemums from outside that meet with a ready sale. The Superior Nursery Co. has a fine stock of Boston ferns and others of the nephrolepsis, and the plants sent into the stores of late are fine, well finished and healthy. H. R. R. To TeD All the Good Points of Our Construction in this advertisement are planning any tions, it will pay TRUSSED SASH BAR AND RONFRAriE BOOSES is impossible. If you ' rebuilding or addi- you to write us. CONCRETE BENCB nOUU>S AND GREENHOUSE ArrUANCES Green Flies and Black Ones Too ARE EASY TO KILL WITH Bcrgcr's Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $2.00 per bag of lOO lbs. .Vlso, Tobacco Stems, 60c per 100 lbs. INTERSTATE TOBACCO COMPANY, Firs.^A^enue. New York. Nikoteen for sprayioe plants and b Nikoteen The most effective and economical material there is for sprayioe plants and hlooms. IsskillfuUyextract- ed from leaf to- bacco and carefully refined: It is clean and easy to apply. 1^1 21, _ ^ _. -^ __ does the work when INlKOteen vapori«d either in * ■» ■»»'»^ » -^^ ■^^ "" pans, on pipes or oyer aflame. Full Pint Bottles. Sl^O. Nikoteen Aphis Punk Specially prepared for fumleatlnf cloaei houses. It vaporizes the Nkatine evenly and without waste. Notbine keeps a hoiMs free from Aphis so cheaply. Price $6.50 per case of 12 parafftned bins All Seedsmen. CUT FLOWER AND Design Boxes All skea, lowest prices, Writu C. C. Pollworth Co., MILWAUKEE. THE BEST Bug Killer and Bloom Saver For PROOF Write to P. R. PALETHORPE COMPANY, OwenstooFO.Ky EVANS' Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Cataloe Qaaker City Mnchlne Works, Richmond, Ind Carman's INSECTICIDK AND FUNGICIDE For the Garden, Orchard and Greenhonie Non-poisonous and harmless to veeetation, Kills Green Fly. Aphides. Bark Lice, Thrips, Mealy Bug, Red Spider, Scale, Wire Worms, Ants and SId^s. This is the Grower's Friend. Handy to nse. cheap and eBective. mixes readily in water. Destroys all Insect pests and keeps down filth. Circulars on appli- cation. $1.50 per gallon. Also in Quarti, half zallons and in bulk. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., FLUSHING, N. T. Approved hy the New York State Agricol- tnral Dept. Certificate No. 223. Jaly 8. 1910 Guaranteed under insecticide act. 19M Serial No. 91 of U. S. Aericultural Dept. Uention the American Florist when writina WE are way ahead of last year in the volume of our collection business; but still we can do yet more. Do not wait but send us now all your over due accounts. Rates and methods on appli- cation . The National Flortsi's Board of Trade ,new yoaii Uention the American Florist when writing Christmas Number Next Week tgit. The American Florist. 1123- PHAT THE^ USERS SAY ABOUT KROESCHELL boilers Cast-iron Boilers break down twice in four years; Moral: Use Kroeschell Boilers --they are safe. "^ 1 bought a No. 2 boiler in 1902. Takes care of 7,000 sq. ft. of glass; would take care of 2,000 more. I have had a casf-iron boiler, but it broke down twice in four years— always in the coldest weather. It broke down Dec. 29, 1904, and I lost all my Stocit in consequence. I have now two No. 2 Kroeschell Boilers and do not worry about their breaking down. Grant Newport, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. litf^^ jM^ ; i 3> i h >-» r<# v»tii(*|gEEai»vi 3i 'mm m^ ilr^^Wi Destroys Green, Black White FI7, Thripi. Red Spider. Mealy BuE. Scale and all Plant SuckioK Insects, An Excellent Cleanser for Decoratiye Stock. S2.B0 per t«Uoa; $ I. CO per onart. United States and Canada. Has no equal for destroyinir Mildew. Rust and other Plant Funei. FuNGiNE wilfcure bench rot. and is proving an excellent remedy for the protection of cut tings and young stock against the vaiious blights. $2.00 per gaUon; 75c per quart. United States and Canada. For Sale by 9«ed»tnen. Uanufactured by Aphlni Mtnufaoturing CompaNy MADISON N. J. Thelastiii Automatic White= wash and Spraying Machine Is Reliable, Practical and Durable. When the machine is filled to within six inohes of the top, ■ f*w strokes of the pump will compress enough ■irin the tank to produce a continuous mist-like spray for 15 minutes. Write for Catalog and details to Department C. Sold through Seedsmen. Dealers Florists' and Poultry Supplies. J. G. MASTIN & CO. ai24 west Lake St.. CHICAGO. ILL. Let ns quote yon on new and second-hand BOILERS, PIPE, FiniNGS, 6LASS, 6mnhouse Lumber, Tools, Sash, Etc. METROPOUTAN MATERIAL CO., 1394-1412 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Attentlonll Glass Buyersll GREENHOUSE GLASS. Yon will save money if yon obtaia onr prices before yon buy. Quality A No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable wllite paint for this purpose. Half barrels, (96 gallons) per gal., $1.76. 5 gal. pails, per gal., $1,80. H. N. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLE6ALE GLASS AND PAINTS, u>n* Dutanoe rtone 65i.j5g y|,„, Washington Baulevvd, MICAGO. Monroe 4994. ^^^ DespUine. Street. Florists ! INSURE YOUR PLANTS IN WINTER at but a trifling cost jr;^^"<^ Ovi'r Half a Million in use by Florists, etc. The cost of heatinz is only TWO CENTS for TWELVE HOURS CONTIN- UOUS HEAT. S^nd for descriptive circular to WAGON HEATER LEHMAN BROS., JAS. W. ERRINQER, MANUFACTURERS. General Western Sales Agent, 10 Bond St., NEW YORK. 20 E. Randolph St., CHICA GO GRAVITY SOIL CARRIER In conveying Bench Soil into or out of Greenhouses, Saves Money, Labor and Wear and Tear on Benches and Houses PEIRCE BROTHERS, Waltham, MaSJ;., use onr Gravity Soil Carrier and say "The Carrier easily paid for Itself the first week we bad It la operation.'' INEXPENSIVE. For further particulars and prices address MERRIAM PARK, Sr. PAUt, MINN. Mathews Gravity Carrier Co., <^> ■!■ «» ^ «» ^ f 1124 The American Florist. Dec. THE GIARANTEED GREENHOISE What sort of a gnarantee does your local planing mill give yon on greenhouse material? What sort of a guarantee does the interior finish manufacturer give you on greenhouse material? What sort of a guarantee can any firm give that is obliged to go out and bny most of the material after they get your order? Nov? we are serious about this guarantee proposition. For many years we have tried to devise a method of identifica- tion for our material so that we could unconditionally guarantee it. We think we have at last hit on a plan, We have not worketl it out in detail bnt yon will hear more about it very shortly. We want you to know now that every piece of material that we sell is sold with an absolute guarantee. We want you to know that we are interested as a firm, also personally, in each and every customer and we intend that each of these customers shall have the full- est measure of satisfaction. This guarantee will be made very binding. Before you build another greenhouse get figures from a firm that makes nothing else but green- houses. The first step is to get our catalogues. • .j<.. iL.. 1 No. 6 Heating Goods, Pipes, etc. Send tor tne one you want; no. ? Greenhouse Materials. No. 8 The Moninger Boiler. JOHN C. MONINGER CO., 902 Blackhawk St., CHICAGO Rush Orders Filled and shipped im- mediately from our large stock. Ventilating Apparatus and Greenbouse Fittings that are the best ever. Give us a trial order and let us prove it. Our catalog gives a full description. Write for one. ADVANCE CO., Richmond, Ind. Davenport, la. Several of the florists report Thanks- giving trade up to last year, but most of the boys claim it fell short at least 25 per cent. Chrysanthemums were the most called for blooms, yellow taking the lead with not enough to meet the demand. All other colors were plenti- ful. There were also plenty of carna- tions, violets and roses of good quality. The fine weather of the past week has greatly improved roses and carnations. November has been the coldest and most cloudy for the past 20 years, but December is opening up fine, so there will be, without doubt, plenty of flowers for the holidays. NOTES. The next club meeting will be held at the home of John Staack Thursday, December 14. Better be on hand, you know there will be a big time. Some- thing is apt to be said about the annual banquet. The chrysanthemum show at Van der Veer park was a great success, .iudging from the thousands of people that vis- ited there while the show was in prog- ress. John T. Temple slipped on the ice about a week ago and was conlined to the house for several days. Uncle is out again and as spry as ever. Henry Pauli has put one over the rest, so to speak, being the first florist in these parts to use an auto for deliv- ery purposes. The Davis Co.'s large plant at Betten- dorf is nearing completion and will soon be in running order. The bulb man is around. Load your gun, boys! T. E. ' f OR THE BEST RESyiTS" Use a Superior Return Flue Boiler for Greenhouse Heating SEND FOR CATALOGUB Superior Machine & Boiler Works 846-848 W. Superior St., CHICAGO, ILL. Pecky Cypress PecJty Cypress is the greatest money saver discovered in years. Wfll last at least three times as long as any other wood for bench materia. We can make immediate shipments at all times from our large stoji. Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Slieafhing, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. WRITE FOR PRICBS. ADAM SGHILLO LUMBER CO. Hawtborne and Weed Sts., CHICAGO. Telepliones: Lincoln 4 1 0 and 4 1 1 H- f CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO : MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. ^v Ik Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIGH GRADE... See Our Catalofue. aomafe"'! GIBLIN & CO., Utica, N. Y. nmsrica is "the Prow of the I/essbIi thsrE may be marB comfort Rmidsbips, but we are the Rrst to touch Unknown Seas, Vol. XXXVII. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, DECEMBER 16, 1911. No. 1228 The American Florist TwENTT-SlXTH YEAR. Copyright, 1911. by American Florist Company Entered as Second-Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois. under act of March 3, 1879. Published Evert Satcrbat bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address; Ameno, Chicago Subscription, United States and Mexico, 11.00 a year; Canada 42.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August, 1901, Address all correspondence subscriptions, etc. , ' American Florist Co. , 440 S. Dearborn St. , Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— Geo. Asmus, Chicago, President; Richard Vincent, Jr., Baltimore, Md., Vioe- Pres.; H. B. Dorner, Urbaua, 111., Sec'y; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y.. Treas. Officers-Elect — Richard Vincent, Jr., Baltimore, Md.. Pres. ; August Poehlmann, Chicago, Vice-Pres.; John Young, New York, Sec'y; W. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treas. Next meeting at Chicago, August, 1912. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Annual convention and exhibition November, 1912. Charles H.Tottt, Madison. N. J., Presi- dent; C.W . Johnson. Morgan Park, 111 ., Secretary AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Nestannual meeting and exhibition at Detroit, Mich., January 10-12. 1913. A. Farenwald, Ros- lyn.Pa., President; Philip Brietmeter, Detroit, Mich., Vice-President; Benjamin Hammond, Flshkill-on-Hudson. N, Y., Secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at Detroit, Mich., January 10-12, 1912. J. A. Val- entine, Denver, Colo., President; A. F.J. Baub. Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indian- apolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Next meeting and exhibition, August, 1912. I.S.Hkndbiokson, Floral Park, N.Y., President ; L. Mebton Qasb, Orange, Mass., Secretary. Modern Lover, Yes, my dear, I'm very modern. New inventions are my forte; Seedless apples, horseless carts and Wireless 'pliones have my support. You demand a modern lover? I can prove I'm it by this : For the days preceding Christmas I've a mistletoe-less kiss. — Burges Johnson in Life. SUGGESTIONS FOR THE HOLIDAY TRADE. Wreaths. With the cheaper grades of Christ- mas wreaths it is much better to pur- chase them of the dealers than to at- tempt to manufacture them, for they are made where the material is plenty and by cheap labor that learn to handle them very rapidly, but the better wreaths the dealer can arrange himself and make a finer article and also introduce features that are not found elsewhere. A few sprays of holly or bunches of winterberries and red immortelles will often brighten up a green wreath and make it attractive. The wreaths of pine, with the cones worked into them, are particularly pleasing and always attract attention when shown. A good supply of holly- red ribbon is a necessity at this sea- son, and the wreaths displayed should have a nice bow of this tied on them to show the customer how these Christmas offerings are to be used. These small details are all of great assistance to the sale at this time and are all carefully attended to by up-to- date dealers. Plant Baskets. The presentation to the prospective buyer of plants in baskets or boxes has become a prominent feature of the trade at both Christmas and Easter and a great many of these are ar- ranged and sold by the large stores. Occasionally the report is made that the call for these is not so large as formerly, but invariably this is caused by the dealer not accurately feeling the demands of his trade. It is not every store that will have a trade that purchases the high cost assortments, but baskets of all sizes and shapes can be obtained and small boxes are easily and cheaply made, and these covered with bark are nicely adapted to this work and are really inexpen- sive. The baskets of willow can be purchased at a moderate price, and these can be filled with cheaper plants for those that do not want to make expensive presents. With a trade that ordinarily does not pay more than two or three dollars for a plant, a ten or fifteen-dollar basket is altogether too expensive to offer them at first. This trade must be educated to these nice gifts by first inducing them to buy some at not so high a figure. They will greatly admire these more costly arrangements, but will have to be shown that plants in this form are satisfactory, and will first buy some- thing cheaper. Nice boxes and baskets can be put up at the same prices that they have been in the custom of buy- ing, and when they prove satisfactory larger and more expensive offerings will be purchased. Many growers and dealers use their specimen plants for their boxes and baskets, which riiakes them expensive, but this is unnecessary. There are al- ways in every grower's collection many plants that are one-sided in their growth, lose many of their leaves, or in some other way are far from be- ing plants that can be called speci- mens and would not find sale, and these can be put in the baskets with the best side out or with a few small ferns to cover up the blemishes and sold. By so doing what would in all probability be thrown away, or at any rate be a loss, can be made to turn the balance in the right way. The plants in these arrangements are al- ways set very close and this helps to cover up any deficiency that the plant has. Baskets are now offered by the man- ufacturers with tins to conform to the basket, and in these the plants can be set, and with proper care they will make a splendid ornament for the home that will last a long time. The arrangement of the plants, especially in regard to the colors, should be care- fully studied. The reds will, of course, be the most in demand. Poinsettias make a nice basket offering in them- selves, but with the exception of those who have wealthy customers the basket or box should not be made too expensive, for these plants do not last any great length of time. A beauti- ful effect in red can be obtained by filling the basket with decorative plants and placing among them nicely berried sprays of winterberries. In the arrangements containing the different plants bearing pink flowers, it is neces- 1126 The American Florist. Dec. i6. sary to use judgment in the selection of colors or tliey may clash. The cerise neither harmonizes nor contrasts well with any of the bright colors, white only being permissible with this shade. The plants with variegated foliage should also be used with care. It is not well to use too many in one basket, but to have plenty of green decorative plants to set them off. Our illustrations of the several baskets plainly show what beautiful effects may be produced by the proper assembling of the Christmas plants in these offerings to the trade. While these are made up in most cases of the more expensive plants and intend- ed for the wealthier class of people, yet by the application of good judg- ment very beautiful arrangements can be put up with the cheaper plants. FestoonlDsr. It always pays to have festooning artistically hung in the store or office. It is part of the Chri-stmas trade, but the customer will never know that the dealer has it unless it is shown in the best possible shape. To leave in the original coils does not attract the pur- chaser, so it is better to festoon the salesroom and show the public how these ropes of foliage can be made at- tractive. The festooning of laurel is by far the best, and does not have the cheap look that the festoon of bouquet green has. and this year the latter be- ing so scarce is at nearly the same price as the laurel. Large halls and churches are invariable hung with the laurel festooning, but if these are lofty and the festoons do not come down to the level of the eye coarser greens can be used. Arbor-vit» for such locations makes very suitable festooning. Prepared Flowers. Baskets of dried and prepared flow- ers make very decorative features for the holidays. The prepared branches of beech and the highly colored fern fronds make up beautifully. The red ruscus is also very bright and- showy and just the right color for Christmas. The sprays of dried statice work in nicely with the high colored foliage, as do the spikes of eulalia or pampas grass. All these prepared flowers and leaves arrange beautifully in handle baskets and if adorned with bright ribbons that are in harmony with the colors used, make fine offerings for the Christmas trade and they will be or- namental throughout the winter. THE RETAIL TRADE CondDcted bv Robt. KUt. PblladelpUa, Pa. Pelargoniums Not Flowering. Ed. American Florist : Our show pelargoniums grew finely with almost perfect foliage, but did not bloom. Can you tell what was the cause? J. O. Utah. As nothing is said as to culture of the plants it is very dilBcult to state the cause of the plants not blooming. Pelargoniums bloom in spring and early summer, but they do not like the hot, dry summers and do much better if given a little shade. After the bloom- ing season the plants require but little water and a cool temperature until the beginning of the year, when they should be started slowly and potted. They should be watered sparingly un- til the flower buds set and in a climate where the sun shines brightly and the atmosphere is dry, grown in a house that is slightly shaded. W. Holiday Suggestions. CHRISTMAS WINDOW. An up-to-date display in the window can be made of automobile flower- holders made of bamboo, wicker, metal or glass of different sizes arranged on a triple screen of green. In the low Japanese bamboo design in natural color, in which a glass tube Partridge Berry Novelty. Airangod by Geo. M. Stuinpp, New York. is filled with water, arrange the tiny yellow chrysanthemums and suspend with a yellow satin ribbon, the dif- ferent sizes of the one design arranged in groups by themselves. In the wicker designs, use pink roses and lily of the valley combinations for the op- posite fold of screen. In the center fold arrange the cut glass and other automobile flower-holders with cat- tleyas. Then to make it more to the point make an electric auto of flowers, or rather the body of galax leaves and the wheels of lily of the valley, and arrange the balance of the window with greens and palms. SHOW WINDOW. Have a good-sized frame made of wire, say about three to four feet, in the shape of a griflin. Have one arm of the design raised in which to hold a tall tube-shaped staff, about 27 Inches across the top, tapering to a point at the bottom. This should ex- tend a little above the griffin's head. The body and staff should be made of galax leaves, the head and wings of dark red carnations, and the staff of galax leaves. Fill the top of the staff with a large bunch of dark red chrys- anthemums. From the foot of the grif- fin, resting on the ground, extend a wide red sash ribbon and attach the other end to a pillar placed at the side of the griflin, finishing with a full rosette bow. There should be two pil- lars and the griffin should be placed about its height in distance from the pillars and in a central position. The pillars should be placed diagonally in the window, and should be painted white. On the top of each pillar place a huge ball of red carnations and at the base surround them with small growing ferns. Cover the floor of the window with green moss. At the back- ground group palms, placing them so as to lend a finish to the griffin design. The other end of the window should have nothing, allowing the green moss to lend it a finish and if necessary asparagus can be draped at the side, in case no mirror is available. Electric lights could be used for the eyes of the griffin. A curtain of asparagus to cover the glass or windows at the back could be effectively arranged in case there should be no mirror reflection. Care should be used in securing a wire frame of good proportions. Instead of having the staff of moss and galax, a glass tube or tall vase, from which the foot has been broken, can be used advantageously by placing this in the wire staff and covering it closely with Southern smilax. Then fill- and ar- range chrysanthemums or American Beauty roses in this vase. This griffin can be very useful for decorations, using them at the sides of fireplaces, from which garlands can be most beautifully arranged. They can also be made into a bridal bower in which case garlands of pink roses can be arranged around the neck of the griffin, and the wings can also be made of full blown roses showing their yel- low centers and the staff filled with pink roses. Tall palms at the back will allow for the pink sash ribbon to be tied. Group the palms in a half circle at the back and finish with small ferns. Scatter rose leaves around the griffins. Too much stress cannot be laid upon an artistic wire frame for the griffin. For instance, the head may have the form of a lion and the body shaped accordingly. Then the sphinx suggestion is effective as well. Inge- nuity must be used in its make-up. A. E. Klundeb. Polnsettla Leaves Falling. Ed. A.mebican Florist : Can you inform me why the leaves of poinsettias fall off? J. O. There are many things that will cause the leaves of the poinsettias to fall off. Over-watering will cause it as well as any check to the plant's growth. A variable temperature is, however, more often than anything else the cause of this. The poinsettia is a native of Mexico and does best in a warm temperature. About 60° at night with a small rise during the day- time is the temperature in which the most successful gardeners grow this plant. It will grow in a cooler tem- perature but the heads will be much smaller, yet it will not stand a varia- able night temperature. If grown in 00° this must be maintained until the bracts are fully out or the leaves will surely drop. W. igii. The American Florist. 1127 BASKET OF LILAC, CATTLEYAS, DENDROBIUM FORMOSUM AND BOUGAINVILLEA. Arranged by Geo M. Stumpp. New York. 1128 The American Florist. Dec. lb. GREENflOUSER'S OBSERVATIONS. stealing: the Thunder. For much too long it has been the custom of florists to get hold of a vari- ety, unknown in their locality, and, if it proves a good thing, to rename it and call it after their own place. A raiser, for instance, will send out a new carnation, a chrysanthemum or a rose and Mr. Florist in the small town im- mediately gets hold of it. propagates it and when the first flowers are fit for market robs it of its name and pedi- gree and gives it a name of his own. ■When his friends ask him about it says he has purchased the entire stock from the raiser or else he raised it himself and gives the parentage and all par- ticulars glibly. After a while, having told these lies so often, he almost be- lieves them himself and "Brown's Beauty," "Smith's Surprise" or "Rob- inson's Record" becomes a well-known factor in the local market. The faker gets the credit for what has cost the raiser many years of earnest effort and hard work, while the latter is not thought of in the matter at all. A flagrant case of this kind occurred to the writer's knowledge quite recent- ly. That beautiful rose. Radiance, raised by our veteran friend, John Cook of Baltimore, was tried out in a southern California establishment and so well did it thrive that the proprie- tor, in order to prevent other growers getting the variety, named it after his place, a place that is absolutelj' un- known tc the trade generally. Now Radiance is a suitable name for this charming rose when it thrives so well as it does in sunny southern Califor- nia. Its color has a luminous charac- ter that is totally different from all others; it is a magnificent grower, throwing fine flowers from every shoot, is not a cropper and is one of the best money makers ever sent out. And it is only lair that John Cook should have all the credit that is coming to him, but the miserable, small-souled indi- vidual who is afraid to let liis neighbor in on a good thing has not a fair thought in his whole makeup. He is on a par with the grower who is afraid to let others see him at work for fear they will learn something, afraid to have visitors to his place, afraid in fact of his own shadow. Fortunately, with an enlightened press, with open dis- cussions at florists' clubs and other means of disseminating knowledge and good feeling such back numbers are becoming less in evidence, and when the last of them drops out of the florists' business to enter one where such hidebound policy succeeds the better for all concerned. Prices of Orchids. There has always been a consider- able amount of uncertainty as to the value of oichids and especially among those who, having heard of high prices being paid for varieties, think that any departure from the ordinary types is bound to be worth big money. There are forms that are valuable and others that are, comparatively speak- ing, worthless, and it takes an expert to decide or to sort the "wheat from the chaff." Again, what were once val- uable species or varieties are now, even though rare, not worth much money, simply because the tastes of later times have altered from the old ideas. Many years ago. when the single stemmed distichous leaved orchids of the vanda, saccolabrium and similar genera were at the height of their popularity considerably over .$1,000 was paid at a public auction for a plant of Aerides Lawrencia? and long since then over .$1,.'jOO for a cypripedium. It is extremely doubtful if the plants would bring any such prices now. In the matter of large specimens of popular varieties a good deal of ignor- ance exists. Quite recently we saw a plant of a rather mild form of Cattleya Trianse with about 40 flowers on it tagged for sale at $1.50. Now this plant liad absolutely nothing to recommend it but its size and if cut up as it should Vie into, say, half a dozen plants, they would not be particularly cheap at $5 chance of losing them. There is of course still a chance of making money out of good things — indeed really fine varieties are almost priceless and the gambling element in it lends an inter- est. In an English collection soon after the reintroduction of Cattleya labiata a plant was purchased for about $2 in American money among an importa- tion. This proved to be a white form and it was propagated by the experi- enced grower in charge and the next season four pieces of the original plant were sold for the equivalent of $900. But these chances do not come every day. Plants Damag:ed In Transit. We know of few things more annoy- ing to a florist than to receive a con- signment of plants so damaged, either owing to faulty packing or delay, that they are practically useless. In these days of keen competition there is nat- urally a desire on the part of the grow- er to save if possible the outrageous charges inflicted on the public by ex- press companies in addition to their BOX FILLED WITH ERICAS AND DAPHNE. Arranged b.v Geo. M. Stuinpp, New York. each. Had this been even a small plant of a really good form or an al- bino it would have been \vorth more money. But here again there is apt to be an exaggerated idea of the value on the part of the owner. When an orchid dealer buys such stock he runs a big risk. He has to pay high priced help to look after the plants and it fre- quently means a high priced salesman to sell them, and there is always the arbitrary rules. This temptation to have stock sent by freight is often the cause of its arrival in bad condition. Take, for instance, the case of azaleas. They are dug" in Europe and shipped, say, to New York. Eastern growers get them quickly, pot them at once and tlie plants hardly feel the removal. In the Middle West it only takes a couple of days to get them by fast freight and if watered and repacked at the ship- tgii. The American Florist. 1129 ping point they arrive in good order. But take the grower in PortTand, Ore., or San Francisco. Should he decide to have his stoclt sent by freight it would surely be in a sorry condition by the time it reached the coast and it is be.st, because safest, to pay the express charges and have the plants delivered in good order. In this connection it may be well to note that florists and growers at far distant points could greatly assist ship- pers if they would send the routing and say how they wish the plants shipped. Supposing, for instance, a jobber in Chicago gets a wire from a grower in California to send a con- signment of live green plants at once. It leads to delay if the jobber in ques- tion has to look up routings and decide, in the absence of any instructions, as to how the goods are to go. Meanwhile the grower is fussing and fuming be- cause his stock has not arrived and more expensive telegrams are sent to and fro. All this confusion and waste of money could be prevented by a little thought and precaution on the part of the grower. Take cold storage lilies again. Express charges on original cases are simply out of the question if the grower is to make and profit on his bulbs, while if shipped by freight root action and growth will take place in the cases and the bulbs will be con- siderably deteriorated by the time the grower receives them. Here he should plainly specify that the bulbs are re- packed in the driest and lightest ma- terial and cases which will reduce the express charges at least one-half. But it is not always the grower at fault. During the present season we had occasion to send for a shipment of Gloire de Lorraine begonias. They were ordered by express and duly ar- rived well within the tiiiie we expected them, having been only a little over three days on the road. But in open- ing the cases the plants were found to be dust dry and the balls nearly as hard as bricks. What we expected fol- lowed. Despite our best care in damp- ing, shading and trying to bring them back to life at least 30 per cent damped off right away and not until the middle of September was there anything like a fair growth in any of them. Now this was a case where the shipper was entirely to blame. A month later a consignment of poinset- tias was received from a firm nearly 300 miles further away and every plant was good because they had been packed firmly and just nicely moist. The plants took hold at once and did well. And we think we are quite with- in the mark in saying that in nine cases out of ten it is the shipper's fault when stock fails to arrive in good condition, always supposing that he is given the best route or choice of routes and allowed to ship by express when the distance is too great for safety by freight. Gkeenhousek. Solanum Capslcastrum Melvlnl. This new introduction, seeds of which are being placed on the mar- ket by Thomas J. Grey Co., Boston, Mass., is described by the firm as one of the best holiday plants disseminated for years, producing a plant, dwarf and bushy, 12 to 15 inches high, cov- ered with brilliant scarlet berries, conical shape and carried well above the dark, shining foliage. SEWING BASKET FILLED WITH ERICAS AND BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE Arrang.?d I>y Geo. M. Stumpp, New York. Crimson Ramblers for Easter. El). American Florist : We have some Crimson Rambler roses that we would like to pot and bloom for Easter. We have a carna- tion house with a night temperature of 50^ and a day temperature of 60° to 70°. When would be the proper time to place them in such a house? New York. Subscriber. By saying that the plants are to be potted it is supposed that they are field grown stock. If the supposition is correct they will take a little longer than pot-grown plants already estab- lished. Easter this year comes April 7, one week earlier than last year. It will be necessary with such a house to start the plants the first of the year at least. It would be better if the plants could be placed in a cooler house until the buds begin to break when the temperature stated would be all right until the flower buds show. At that time a little warmer temperature would be an improvement, a house with a rose temperature finishing the plants much easier and better. When the plants are first started they should be frequently syringed to make the wood soft and open the eyes evenly, and when the eyes first show growth they should be tied into the shape it is desired to grow them. W. 1130 The American Florist. Dec. lb. Mistletoe. Probably no plants are better known In England than those lending their Christmas and New Tear brightness to our streets and markets, in our homes and churches; and it may be said that few, if any, plants have had their histories more frequently served up for popular edification than the holly, the ivy, and the mistletoe, all going over precisely the same ground, giving the same illustrations, and the same quotations, and meeting with the same indulgent readers. It is not our intention to add one more to the good- ly list of wanderers across the beaten track, and yet we are going to chat for a few moments about the "mirth- provoking mistletoe," viewed from a somewhat unusual, and some may think unseasonable and belated point of view. In the first place the mistletoe, in Druidlcal times, had no relation to Christmas, but with the new year sa- cred solemnities of the Druids, and these we cannot name without think- ing of our woods and national oaks, the Celtic word for oak being drui, and is the same word with drus, which signifies an oak in the Greek language. The things are inseparable from our imagination, yet Csesar nowhere makes mention of the sacred groves and the reverence paid to the oak, which make so great a figure in the other accounts of Druidism. Seneca, the philosopher, says : "If you come to a grove thick planted with ancient trees which have outgrown the usual altitude, and which shut out the view of the heaven with their interwoven boughs, the vast height of the wood, and the retired secrecy of the place, and the wonder and awe inspired by so dense and un- broken a gloom in the midst of the open day, impress you with the con- viction of a present Deity." Pliny in- forms us that the oak was the tree the Druids principally venerated, that they chose groves of oak for their resi- dence, and performed no sacred rites without the leaf of the oak. Pompo- nius Mela, the geographer, describes the Druids as teaching the youths of noble families that thronged to them in caves, or in the depths of forests. When Suetonius Paulinus made him- self master of the Isle of Anglesey, in A. D. 61, he cut down the Druidical groves. These groves, says Tacitus, were "hallowed with cruel supersti- tions, for they held it right to stain their altars with the blood of prison- ers taken in war, and to seek to know the mind of the gods from the fibres of human victims." But the most remarkable of the Druidical superstitions connected with the oak, not the groves, was the rev- erence paid to the parasitical plant called the mistletoe, when it was found growing on that tree. Pliny has given us an account of the ceremony of gathering this plant, which, like all the other sacred solemnities of the Druids, was performed on the sixth day of the moon, probably because the satellite has usually at that age be- come distinctly visible. The festival, of gathering the mistletoe was kept always as near to the 10th of March, which was their New Tear's Day, as this rule would permit. The Druids also, according to Pliny, believed that God loved the oak above all other trees, and that everything growing upon that tree came from heaven, and there is nothing they held more sacred than the mistletoe of the oak. When- ever the plant was found on that tree, which it rarely was, a procession was made to it on the sacred day with great form and pomp. First two white bulls were bound to the oak by their horns, and then a Druid clothed in white mounted the tree, and with a knife of gold cut the mistletoe, which another, standing on the ground, held out his white robe to receive. The sacrifice of the victims and festive rejoicings fol- lowed. Virgil, the poet, has been thought to intend an allusion to the old religious rite of the Druids by the golden branch which Aeneas had to pluck to be his passport to the infernal re- tions of which traces still survive among our popular customs. No Dru- idical groves, so far as determined, now remain in Britain, though within little more than a century ancient oaks were still standing around some of the circles of stone set upright in the earth, which are supposed to be the temples of the old religion. "In the parish of Holywood, in Dumfriesshire, there is such a temple, formed of very large stones, enclosing a piece of ground about eighty yards in diameter, and although there are no trees on the spot, there is a tradition that there existed many trees in the last age, and many roots of trees have been dug out of the ground even in our own day" (Sinclair, Statistical Account of Scot- BASKET FILLED WITH ERICAS, DAPHNE AND FERNS WITH GNOME. Arranged b.v Geo M. Stumpp, New York. gions. Indeed, he (Virgil), expressly likens the branch to the mistletoe : "As in the woods, beneatb midwinter's snow, Shoots from the oak the fresh-leaved mistletoe. Girding the dark stem with Its saffron glow. So spring the bright gold from the dusky rind, So the leaf rustled in the fanning wind." The sacredness of the mistletoe Is said to have been also part of the an- cient religious creed of the Persians, and not to be yet forgotten in India; and it is one of the Druidical superstl- land). These sacred enclosures seem in their perfect state to have gener- ally consisted of a circular row or double row of great stones in the cen- tral open space (the proper lucus, or place of light), and beyond these, of a wood surrounded by a ditch and mound of earth. The sacred grove appears to have been usually watered by a holy fountain. The reverence for rivers or streams, springs or wells, Is tgii. The American Florist. 1131 another of the most prevalent of an- cient superstitions, and it is one which, having, along with many other Pagan customs, been adopted, or at least tol- erated, by Christianity as first preached by the Roman missionaries, and being, besides, in some sort recommended to the reason by the high utility of the object of regard, has not yet altogeth- er passed away. The holy wells, to which some of our early monks gave the names of their saints, had in many instances been objects of veneration many centuries before; and the culti- vation of the country, or the decay from lapse of time, which has almost everywhere swept away the antique religious grove, has for the most part spared the holy well. The mistletoe, as we have shown, had no connection with or relation to our present time winter solstice in Druidical times; but the parasitical plant celebrated on account of the re- ligious purposes to which it was con- secrated by the ancient Celtic nations of Europe, particularly when it was found growing on the oak, still retains a strong hold on the populace of the British Islands, few persons not ob- serving the custom to hang up branches of this plant in their homes at Christmas, and especially for the New Year festivities, thus transferring the Druidical custom from March to January, or even Christmas, and even continuing the religious as well as the festivous sides of the ceremonies of the Druids on Christianity lines. The mistletoe is rarely found upon the oak, I not having seen an example, though there are records of its being found on the oak in this country, as at Godalming, at Gorke, and St. Dials in Monmouthshire, Eastnor Castle, Herefordshire, and in the neighbor- hood of Usk, therefore the proclivities of mistletoe for the oak are most pro- nounced in the direction of the Druids' holy isle (Anglesey). Specimens have been seen on horse chestnut, wych, elm, mountain ash, maple, acacia, labur- num, white poplar, black poplar, hazel, white beam, sallow, larch, ash, service, elm, and common laurel. It, however, is most commonly met with on lime, white thorn, crab, and apple trees; indeed, the "branch of spectres" still covers the apple orchards of Glaston- bury, which, as the Isle of Avelon — Isle of the Apple — was a stronghold of Druidism. And possibly it might be induced, in such a sheltered and favor- able situation, to strike root upon the branches of the oak, as it does very freely on those of the apple, when the viscid pulp of the fruit is smeared upon them. The mistletoe was also formerly held in high repute as a medicine, and, as in Druid times the plant was held sa- cred, so the preparations were regard- ed as gifts from heaven as remedial agents. In 1719 Sir John Colbatch published "A dissertation concerning mistletoe; a most wonderful remedy for the cure of convulsive distempers." "I have it upon my spirits for weeks past," he says, "that it would be high- ly criminal to me to let another mis- tletoe season pass without informing the world what a treasure God Al- mighty has every year presented to their view;" and he proceeds to show in how many and various ways it may be employed for the benefit of the human race. The "Mistletoe of the Oak" was regarded as the most effi- BOX FILLED 'i^THJl Ji^l^ICAS, AZALKAS AND CYCLAMENS,^ Arranged by Geo, M. Stumpp, New York. oacious, but Sir John says : "Suppose the mistletoe of the oak does surpass that of all other trees, yet from ten years' large experience I find the ordi- nary mistletoe to be the most noble medicine I ever knew"; and he even places its virtues above those of the "Jesuits' Bark." "By the powder of the true mistletoe of the oak, given as much as would lie upon a sixpence, early in the morning in black cherry water, or even in beer, for some days near the full moon," epilepsy was cured. Ordinary mistletoe was equally efficacious in agues, St. "Vitus' dance, and in children's diseases; it seems to have worked as many wonderful cures as any patent medicines and faith- healers of modern times. The plant was to be gathered at the end of De- cember, the leaves, berries, and very tender twigs to be laid over a baker's oven when there was a constant gentle heat, and then made in a very fine powder, and afterwards kept close and dry. Overdrying or scorching was also to be avoided, and the larger stalks were to be carefully dried and pre- served for decoctions and infusions. Tincture of mistletoe was a later dis- covery of Sir John Colbatch, and of the use of the berries he says : "I have not yet dared to rob the mistletoe of its berries, but from some observa- tions I have made of them I am In- clined to think they are the greatest restorers of decayed nature, swallowed whole as they are, either green or dry, and a draught of generous wine to be drunk after them, ten or a dozen, every night at going to bed." The older writers greatly advocated the medical uses of mistletoe, and Sir John Colbatch does little more than give the weight of his own support to views which had been already ex- pressed, and \vhich had received the support of John Ray, who mentions it as a specific in epilepsy, and as useful in apoplexy and giddiness. Dr. Bull, however, says that "the real proper- ties of the mistletoe are those of a 1132 The American Florist, Dec. i6 slight tonic," and it is not employed in any way in modern practice, except as far as animals are concerned. In some parts of the country Sir Thomas Brown mentions a common practice in his time, that of giving "a branch of mistletoe to the cow which calves first after New Tear's Day, it being sup- posed that this will give luck to the dairy throughout the coming year"; and Dr. Bull states that he learnt from a woodman near Ledbury, that "a piece of mistletoe from the haw, chopped in pieces and given to a cow after calving, will do her more good than any drench you can give her." It is also given to sheep after lambing, and the berries are sometimes admin- istered to them as a purgative, but the chief use of the mistletoe in pres- ent times is for decoration and merri- ment.— Journal of Horticulture. Rose and Carnatton convention Show AT DETROIT. A good deal of adverse criticism has been going around regarding the earli- ness of the rose show. The Executive Board of the Rose society thought it best to stretch a point and go to- gether with the Carnation society as an experiment. Many rose growers grow carnations, too. They would like to go to both conventions, but to spare the time is often not possible, besides the extra cost of fare. By having these two conventions together I think both societies will strengthen their membership in this way; that a grower whose interest is weakest, say in roses, and is a member of the Car- nation society, would possibly, if able to attend both meetings, join the Rose society, as he is most likely interested in roses also, but not caring to spend the time and money for both meetings, goes to the one which takes care of his greatest interest. So, being able to kill two birds with one stone, he goes to the joint meeting. As this works both ways, both societies will be gain- ers. Besides the exhibition of the two societies together should be an at- traction to the public, that a good at- tendance seems assured, which is a great factor toward the success of the show. The Rose society has always suffered from lack of attendance. If the show was just held of roses alone, it was too small an affair and the general public did not get to know of it. Advertisements cost a lot of mon- ey, and if the exhibition is held in conjunction with some horticultural society, we had the attendance, but we could not always arrange such con- ditions, so we are trying this combi- nation. I feel sure it will be a great success. The hall is ideal, very light and with plenty of ventilation, and the Detroit Florists' Club is going to do its best to make us all feel at home. Ev- ery member is working and seems to feel as if the success of the show and meeting depended on just his share of work. This makes the officers and executive board of both societies feel assured of one of the greatest meet- ings and exhibitions ever held by either society. So, ray dear friend, drop your growling, if you are one of the growlers, and make up your mind to come, and you will never regret it. The exhibition of roses alone will sur- pass your expectations. So many new varieties will be there, not by the dozen, but by big fifty bunches, and if they are not there you can form your own conclusion why. If you have any good roses look over the premium list and see if there is not one class where you can come in. I know there is. All varieties and all classes are taken care of. some .$1,700 for cash prizes, and the society's gold, silver and bronze medals. Enough for ev- erybody who is'keen and alert, to know that to have good roses at that time of the year, so they can come in com- petition with the best, and possibly carry away the first prizes, is a glory, besides a good advertisement. Money is not everything in this life. To show your skill and good judgment, your fine points of cultivation and care, and then to triumph over your com- petitors, is the great glory in our pro- fession. Not to have felt that way is to have missed the best in your work, and those who lost will strive to do better in the hopes of taking the blue ribbon some other day, and that is just one of the results of exhibitions. Improvements in methods of culti- vation, to keep one's eyes and ears wide open, going to these meetings and exhibitions is very important. You may not get great big chunks of information every time you go, but as the saying is, "Every little bit helps." Competition is strong, so one has to be posted all along the line. Every- one, needs that to keep abreast of the times. There are lots of men crying that there is no more money in it, as there was twenty to twenty-five years ago. The little men are getting crowded out. That's all nonsense; there is just as much money in it as ever, and more, and the small grower has just as good a chance as ever. Of course, the old ways of doing things will not answer any more; new ways and means have to be adapted and lived up to and success is assured as ever. A. Farenwald. Rochester, N. T. — There will be a meeting of the creditors of E. C. Campbell and Campbell the Florist, at the offices of Smith, DeGraff, Cas- tleman & Mosher, 50 Trust building, 2.^ Exchange street, Friday, December I'l. 1011, at 3:30 o'clock p. m. to con- sider what action will be for the best interest of the creditors. DECORATED TUB FILLED Willi OTAHEITE ORANGES, CROTONS AND FERNS. Arraiifred by Geo. M. Stumpp, New York. igii. The American Florist. 1183 THE VIOLET. Hyeres, The Home of the Violets. Hyeres-les-Palmiers, as the charming- little tourist city ol Southern France is most widely Icnown, may well be said to bo the cradle of the open air violet culture in France. Only with Vence and Tourettes in the Alpes-Mari- times. in the valley of the Loup, back of Nice, is there any considerable com- petition, and there the varieties com- monly known as Victoria and Princesse de Galles can hardly be said to com- pete with those of Hyeres, at least not in the quantity shipped nor with re- spect to price, for it is the latter which is usually found on the flower stalls of Paris when the city itself is in the throes of the chills and fogs of mid- winter. Out of some eight hundred horticul- turists in the Commune of Hyeres, working three thousand irrigated acres and employing five or six thousand hands in one capacity or another, by far the largest number desote them- selves almost exclusively to the' culti- vation of the odorous Violette Hyerois. The traffic begins in the late autumn months and extends well into Febru- ary, when, in Paris and northern mar- kets, to which the product is chiefly shipped (nearly two hundred thousand postal parcels were sent off from the Gare de Hyeres during the season of 1900-10), the ruling market prices usu- ally drop so low as to be no longer remunerative. These hundreds of thou- sands of five kilo baskets of the violets of Hyeres (each containing a hundred bunches of fifty blooms each), are shipped north by fast express to Paris. London, Berlin, Hamburg and Cologne markets. Paris sells half a million francs worth in a season, November prices running from three francs 50 centimes to seven francs (70 cents to $1.40). At Cologne, at the same pe- riod, prices are double, at Hamburg something between the two, while at Brussels they will often bring from 13 francs to 20 francs ($2.60 to .^.00). That the traffic is of great importance and value to the growers of the region, no less than to the Paris dealer?, is plainly shown by the demand of the Horticultural Syndicate of Hyeres for a special pavilion to be granted them in the Paris Halles Centrales to aid in the distribution of the product once it arrives at Paris. Today all the first transactions with regard to these deli- cate products of Southern France are made in the open, even in mid-winter, greatly to the detriment of such a fragile and perishable commodity as cut flowers. The violet growers of Hyeres, in gen- eral, set out their plants in the early autumn months, though others, who would risk the chances of marketing early autumn blooms, may replant the young shoots in May that they may be well rooted before the coming of the summer heat and dryness, which are here often something abnormal. The violets of Hyeres are not especially exigent as to the conditions necessary to produce some sort of a crop, but to give of their best it is necessary that they be planted in a light, but highly fertilized, soil, slightly shaded, per- haps, and with the necessary means for irrigating at hand. The fertile • alluvial soils of Hyeres suit admirably SHIPPING BASKETS OF VIOLETS AT HYERES, FRANCE. and for this reason the industry has largely prospered hereabouts. The plants are set out in beds of three or four rows, invariably running from east to west, the plants themselves a dozen or fifteen inches apart, the banked up rows being separated by per- haps double this distance with a shal- low irrigation ditch between. Often the plantations are quite in the open, but more frequently are they sheltered by a species of cane, or reed, wind-break which roofs over the beds in lean-to fashion, the sides and ends being quite open with, of course, the greatest ex- posure to the south. The newly-set-out plants are much more floriferous in the autumn than the older ones, but on the other hand, if those which have been longest in the ground can be made to hold off flower- ing until about Christmas, they will continue to bloom for a much more ex- tended period. This is seemingly a peculiarity of the open air growth of the Hyeres violet. For this reason, again, most of the plantations at Hy- eres are composed of "pieds" (plants) of one and two years, about equally divided. Primarily what shelter is given to the violets of Hyeres is merely to save them from what might prove, on oc- casion, the disastrous effects of that howling north wind, the mistral, which, as the Provencal saying has it. "Would blow a pine knot from its hole." From this one may judge that it is something of a wind, and that some sort of shelter from it would be desirable. Brilliant sun of almost a summer tem- perature is the concomitant, but the contrast between the sun and the shade, when the mistral is blowing its fiercest, is the marvel of all strangers on the Riviera who experience it for the first time. Disastrous frosts are rare at Hyeres, but again these reed lean-to shelters serve another purpose, that of keeping off any supervening frost, which they do very effectually in spite of their open sides and ends. The shipment of cut flowers to the northern markets is invariably by means of a sort of a box-like panier made of the split stalks of the roseaux 1184 The American Florist. Dec. i6, of Provence, a tough, fibrous, bamboo- like cane which grows wild along the Mediterranean coast. The cost of a five kilo panier is infinitesimal, and that of ten kilos but little more. They are cheap, light and tough, and the making of the couple of hundred thou- sand required for the annual cut flower shipments of Hyeres gives employ- ment and profit to a considerable army of men, women, boys and girls, who when they are not picking or packing flowers are making baskets. The violet does not travel well, that is, it is more delicate than the narcis- sus' or the hyacinth when it comes to Christmas Violets. With the approach of the holidays there is always an increased call for violets and at Christmas the demand generally exceeds the supply, for it has been impossible for the growers to any- where near fill their orders at Christ- mas in some of the past years. Grow- ers have, however, made mistakes by advancing the prices so high that the customers refused to be held up and have been satisfied with some other flower. While the chrysanthemums are in bloom the sale of violets is greatly affected by the Queen of Autumn, for BASKET IN WHICH VIOLETS ARE SHIPPED FROM HYERES. FRANQE. transporting it to Paris, London or Hamburg, but with the careful packing and quick, cheap transit the Violettes d'Hyeres "make the market" and the price for all similar products offered in the Paris Halles or London's Covent Garden. The fact that fifteen or thirty hours' transit has some effect upon the vitality of cut violet blooms is amply demonstrated by the comparison of freshly picked, blossoms with those a day or more old. To the eye, at first glance, each is apparently fresh. In reality those freshly picked when put into water will remain fre.sh for a period three times as long as the "shipped" variety. This is the only criticism than can justly be placed upon the violets of Hyeres when they are bought from a Paris flower seller at a sou (one cent) a bunch on the steps of the Madeleine, or for a penny in Picadilly Circus in London. If the successful shipping of violets from Hyeres to New York is ever made possible (as it has been with regard to fresh asparagus and artichokes), and Broadway offers them in exchange for the popular nickel, a business prop- osition of magnitude will be opened up which will be worth the while of some one to exploit. It is up to the American grower to forestall such a possibility. FKANCES MILTOUN. there are numbers of these large single blooms worn for corsages, and when the chrysanthemums are gone the call for violets increases, but it is only a short time between the last of these flowers and the holidays and the trade will not stand the advance in price to three or four times what has been asked, in the same number of weeks. It is but a short time ago that the vio- let was almost the only flower for cor- sages at this season, but for the last few years the orchids, especially the cattleyas, and the sweet peas have been strong rivals for popular favor in cor- sages, not only at the holidays, but dur- ing the entire winter season, and the violet has not held the exalted position without a competitor, which it had for many years. It can easily be under- stood why the price obtained for the flowers a decade ago is impossible now. Another matter that has received too little attention is the manner of bunch- ing violets, while much has been done in the way of accessories, in tinfoil, violet ribbons and tassels and special boxes; yet the compact bunches are tied in about the same manner as they were twenty years ago. Where the violets are of good size and with long stems a much looser bunch can be tied with some of the larger blooms above the others, and this makes a more artistic arrangement, thereby making a change from the "little blue cauliflower," as we have heard some customers call the closely tied bunch. The single violets, especially arranged in this manner, with a few small violet leaves tied in among the flowers, makes a larger and much more beautiful bunch. In all floral work the old compact manner of placing the flowers has been superseded by lighter arrangements and a bunch of violets tied loosely will be greatly appreciated by the select trade. To properly handle violets today in the retail store requires a full assort- ment of accessories used by the up-to- date dealers. These flowers, probably more than any other, are presented, and in many cases the gifts of young men to their lady friends, so they must be put up and delivered in the best possi- ble .shape. Boxes, especially for bunches of violets, are necessary, and of differ- ent sizes to hold the bunches made up at different prices. Violet wax paper to line the box, for with this around the violets the odor is retained much long- er. Under no circumstances place cot- ton around the violet, for this quickly absorbs the fragrance. Violet tinfoil to encase the stems, and violet cord or tassels to tie over the tin foil. The vio- let kerchiefs are also demanded by many young ladies to protect the gloves. Last the violet headed pin by which the bunches may be fastened to the dress. These accessories are all in demand by those who have visited the stores in the large cities that have a high-class trade and they help to keep the price of violets up and make them the popular flower that they are at so- cial functions during the winter season. CONCOBD, Mass. — Harry W. Brigham is going to erect a large greenhouse on his property at Nine Acre corner. THE Sunnyside Floral Co. of Leav- enworth, Kan., has issued a neat book- let, beautifully printed and an orna- ment for "my lady's" table, contain- ing information on flowers for social functions and other occasions with a constant reminder where they can be best obtained, and a list of the flowers for each month, and other floral items of Interest and for reference. THE VIoitET FIELDS OF HYERES, FRANCE. igii. The American Florist. 1135 HYERES. FRANCE, A TOWN OF HOTELS, PALM TREES AND VIOLETS. WITH THE GROWERS them. ^ssary winter H. A. Dreer, RIvertOD, N. J. Everything about covers it when one is asl\ecl what is to be seen at this immense establishment. As probably with tlie exception of fruit, shade and ornamental trees, everything else for in or out of the greenhouse can be purchased here. In the last year or two a department devoted to flower- ing shrubs for lawn decoration has been added and ■ twenty acres are given up to their culture. Forty-five acres are planted with dahlias, and a special catalogue, handsomely illus- trated, has been issued to describe Large storage sheds are nec- to carry the stock over the where the tubers are seen ar- ranged on shelves so as to be con- venient for the selection of orders. Herbaceous stock, much the largest in this country, is potted and stored in ■cold frames, being ready for ship- ment throughout the winter. At this time the indoor stock is es- pecially attractive, the immense ranges being filled with the greatest variety of palms and other foliage plants and ferns, such a stock which for excellence and variety cannot be duplicated elsewhere in this country. Special features in the palms are Co- cos Wedelliana and Phoenix Roebe- lenii. The cocos are grown into larger sizes that make beautiful spec- imens. As seen here they show a lux- urious green foliage and strength and vigor that makes the finished speci- mens and one is made to wonder if Violet She'ter at Hyeres, France that is really a cocos. as in vigorous growth it resembles somewhat a nar- row leaved kentia. The cocos is now grown here by the hundred thousand and the demand for the larger sizes is rapidly increasing. Phoenix Roebe- lenii is also seen in quantity and ia sure to become one of the standard sort. This is the home of the kentia and very .large blocks are seen from the seedbed in the various sizes up to the large decorative stock that re- quire vans to transport them. Quite a large lot of K. Belmoreana were planted in bottom heat, the lot being for next season's sales. It is an ex- periment here, but is largely done in Belgium. The features of the fern houses are, first, Asplenium nidus or Bird's Xest fern. As grown here, the possibilities of this very valuable plant are seen, plants in 8-inch pots with six to eight center leaves or fronds, six to eight inches wide and thirty Inches to three feet long, surrounded at the bottom by several layers of smaller fronds, are certainly stunning and at once compel attention. Five or six-inch pot specimens are also very well done. The stock is entirely sold out and very many more could have been dis- posed of. In small sizes, as in 3-inch pots, this has been found very valu- able for the centers of fern dishes for the table. This variety succeeds best when grown in frames outside during the summer. Until recently the young stock was all imported, but old seed bearing stock has been se- cured and hundreds of seed pans were seen full of young plants, about 15,- 000, just showing their character by their leaves. Cibotium Schiedei fills a large range, the best assortment they have ever offered. In order to get bushy plants in six or seven-inch pots they 1136 The American Florist. Dec. i6. have grown on the small stock three together in one pot and a very salable plant is the result. Several have been planted in the tops of Dicksonia fern trunks and present a very natural "tree fern" appearance. It is said that although a tree fern, it makes, even in large sizes, but a very short trunk. Adiantum Parleyense is one of their old loves. Time was when this varie- ty gave them many anxious moments, but close attention has eliminated all trouble and almost every plant is sal- able and shows splendid vigor. The English Glory fern, Gloire Von Moor- drecht, named after the man who raised or discovered it, will, it is said, be a factor and a strong rival, if it does not supersede A. Farleyense. It is Peter Relnberg:, Chicago. In no other way is the wonderful growth of the cut flo%ver business shown any more plainly than in the size of the establishments in which cut flowers are grown. Twenty years ago the growers accredited with 100,000 feet of glass could be counted on the fingers of one hand, and the idea of a greenhouse plant ten or fifteen times that size would have been thought preposterous. To the vast majority of greenhouse owners today with their plants of twenty thousand feet or less the idea of a plant covering nearly forty acres and all devoted to rose culture would be beyond their compre- hension. It must really be seen and inspected to understand the magnitude. WHITE KILLARNEY ROSES AT PETER REINBERG S, CHICAGO Foreman Coilms in Front. Store JIanager Mjilclien in the Rear. a much stronger grower, germinates easily from seed, as is evidenced in a lot of seed pans that are filled with young stock, which is coming along very well. Planted out in beds along- side of Neprolepis Scottii, it throws up fronds rapidly. Mr. Eisele thinks it has a great future. A. Dickson & Sons' and Paul & Sons' roses were just in from the other side, over 200,000 of them. They are heeled in at first and as they get time are potted up. They are a splen- did lot. Immense blocks of araucaria fill one of the ranges. It is said that this plant will do well in the store or house if it is frequently given a good sprinkling over the foliage once or twice a day will not hurt in a warm room. J. D. Eisele describes the heating system in use at Riverview as ideal. Hot water is forced or drawn through pipes by a centrifugal pump and it carries the heat to all parts of the place, keeping every house at any temper.ature desired. It is also used to heat outside frames, one pipe be- ing sufficient to keep frost out in the coldest weather. With this system it is not necessary to have the pipes at any particular level or give them a fall back to the boiler, as the water races through the pipes regardless of levels. An auxiliary plant for use in case of accident has been installed from the first. K. but here in Chicago, covering city lot after city lot with just the space left for streets between the blocks of houses, is this immense plant like the factories in the other parts of the city. It seems odd to compare the floral business to other lines, but one can not but think as he passes through this immense range of houses, built with its iron gutters of Garland's and of Moninger material, to stand for years, that he is in a manufacturing plant turning out roses in the most up-to- date manner: and to look on the im- mense cut shipped every day to the market fully convinces him that this is verily a manufacturing business and he is in a great rose factory. Just before Christmas is the time to inspect such a plant, for the rose is the flower par excellence at that pe- riod and the crops at this time must be in good shape, and they certainly are at this great plant. Foreman Collins handles the crops just as easily as if he was directing big machines to turn out roses and he seems to have mas- tered the growing so that the crops are brought on in succession and at the times most desired. Richmond, the Christmas rose, will be cut in great quantities and of the finest quality. House after house of this crimson rose is in the finest possible condition for this season, the plants being full of buds just showing color and the quality is of the finest, stems measur- ing 48 inches in length standing all through the beds, clothed with finest foliage with long buds of the most brilliant color. American Beauty is also in splendid shape and considering the poor season for this rose with many growers an excellent crop is be- ing cut with a good supply for the holidays. The quality is most excel- Ipnt the buds being very large and of magnificent color and the foliage superb. Killarney is handled splendidly, house after house following each other in crop, some with a grand crop of flowers just coming into bloom, others with that beautifully colored young foliage which the young growth has and still others just breaking after having borne an excellent crop. "White Killarney is in just as fine condition as the pink variety. This is the home of Mrs. Marshall Field and it can be seen at its best. .\ grand trade has been built up for this rose and it is a great favorite with many of their customers. Yellow roses are receiving much more atten- tion. Perle des Jardins is grown in CARNATION WHITE PERFECTION AT C. C. POLLWORTH CO S, MILWAUKEE, ^VIS rgrr. The American T'^lorist. 1137 large numbers and some very extra fine blooms are produced. The two newer roses, Mrs. Aaron Ward and Melody, are also being grown largely and both are doing well and receiving a good call from the trade. Sunrise Is in splendid shape, the plants produc- ing large quantities of fine blooms. The only product at this range beside roses is a block of houses devoted to asparagus plumosus, and a large cut of splendid sprays is made daily from this range. Propagation is now on for the coming season and the benches are being rapidly filled with rose cut- tings and the carnation cuttings from the other range of the proprietor, a mile or more away, where the carna- tions of splendid quality are grown. grade stock which they dispose of to their many customers. Here is located one of the most com- pact modern ranges that can be erected with all the modern conveniences, and the stock is in fine condition. The roses are growing nicely and a large cut is being made. Killarney and White Killarney are producing extra grade blooms on fine long stems. Rich- mond is growing well but the cut is not heavy for Christmas but a good crop for later is promised of excellent quality. American Beauties are in fine growth and some very fine flowers are being cut. The new roses, Mrs. Aaron Ward and Melody, are doing nicely and meeting with a steady demand. Two houses of asparagus are in excel- RICHMOND ROSES "AT PETER REINBERirS CHICAGO. The large refrigerator which is cen- trally located in this great plant was full of excellent roses and a sight to be long remembered. These are for- warded daily to the store at 30 East Randolph street where Manager Matchen and his faithful corps quickly handle the great output and ship it to the trade which years of careful busi- ness management and satisfactory dealings have built up. These roses are shipped all through the west and southern states to customers who have dealt with the firm for years. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. The country well knows for what Milwaukee is famous, tor hustling ad- vertising has made everyone well ac- quainted with its product, but in hor- ticultural lines the body of men of this city who have adopted floriculture as a profession have by the same progres- sive spirit made Milwaukee a floral center, where many fine flowers and plants are grown and a supply depot for a rapidly growing business in the north and nortliwest as well as some of the western territory. One of the hustling houses of this thriving city is Holton & Hunkel Co., who beside the well appointed store in the city have two ranges of greenhouses, one on Humboldt avenue which is devoted to the culture of palms and decorative stock and a large modern range at Brown Deer in which is cultivated the plants that produce much of the high lent condition. Both A. plumosus and Sprengeri are grown and some fine strings of the former are ready for decorations. A splendid stock of Bos- ton ferns and adiantum for cutting were finely grown, the fronds of the latter being of good size. The houses from which the chrysanthemums had been cut are being filled with Lilium Giganteum and .a large cut for the winter season is the outlook. At the range of houses on Humboldt avenue were to be found a fine col- lection of palms and decorative stock, especially of Kentia Belmoreana in all the best marketable sizes and splendid assortment of Boston ferns from small sizes up to large specimens. A fine lot of Araucaria excelsa was also grown here. A nice line of blooming plants are also in fine condition for the holiday trade. The product of these ranges are all marketed from the firm's store at 462 Milwaukee street, which is one of the most commodious and finely arranged wholesale stores in the west. Here are to be found all the conveniences to carry on their successful business and a stock so complete as to be able to supply any customer's wants immedi- ately. Leading directly from the street on the ground floor is the large sales- room with tables to carry an im- mense stock and show it off to advan- tage and with plenty of room to handle it conveniently and expeditiously. In the center are refrigerators which are large enough to hold a great quantity of stock and a large supply of the most elegant grade is always on hand. In the rear the work and packing rooms are also of good size with space enough to carry on their large busi- ness without any crowding or cramp- ing for room. The doors from the packing room open into a covered shed where the teams can drive right up to the door and the plants and flowers be delivered w-ithout any fear of in- jury regardless of weather. Up a short flight is the supply department and a complete stock of ribbons and other accessories are displayed. Ev- erything that the retail store might de- sire is on hand. In the basement is the box supply where all sizes of flor- ists' boxes are carried in stock, and in the wire work department they are making all the necessary wire designs for their trade. Another cold storage room opens from the basement where :i full .slock of greens of all kinds is ready for .shipment at a moment's no- tice. In the back of the store up a short flight are the oflices and here H. V. Hunkel and his efiicient clerks WHITE KILLARNEY ROSES AT HOLTON & HUNKEL CD'S, MILWAUKEE. WIS. 1138 The American Florist. Dec i6. attend to the clerical duties and of- fice work, the office being so arranged that it overlooks the entire store. On the floor below the genial senior part- ner meets the trade and overlooks the sorting and packing of the splendid stock. Everything is arranged to carry on this successful business in the most up-to-date manner possible and one could but see how their splendid trade has been so well built up. C. C. PoUworth Co , Milwaukee, Wis. One of the finest flower shows held in the west this fall was that held at Milwaukee by the Florists' Club of that city, and when the many exhib- itors from the other cities who had reaped many prizes at the exhibitions held previously to this one staged their blooms they immediately found that competing with them were growers who were showing stock of as excel- lent quality as they had brought and in many cases blooms that were enough better to be awarded the first premium. One of the most successful exhibitors of stock that was of a grade to win premiums was that displayed by the C. C. Pollworth Co., of Milwau- kee, and many exhibitors who had shipped the cream of their stock for hundreds of miles with the firm con- viction that they would take home the premiums, had to be content with the second or third award and see this local grower win the coveted blue ribbon. ! •'•i& This firm has a very large range of glass of about 175,000 square feet, about six miles from the center of the city, and an inspection of the plant would at once show why so many premiums were taken by the stock from these houses. The chrysanthe- mums, to the blooms of which so many prizes were awarded, were nearly all cut but there were a few still left which showed the splendid quality of stock that had been grown. These houses were being rapidly cleaned up and the winter and spring plants tak- ing their place. But the carnation houses were full of most elegant stock and the highest quality of blooms were being cut. White Perfection was a sight to behold, and as grown here no one could ask for a better white carnation. The blooms were of the largest size and the plants were cov- ered with flowers and buds. Beacon was also in splendid condition and an immense cut for the holiday trade is assured. Mrs. C. W. Ward is doing nicely, the flowers being exceptionally large and the plants blooming freely. Alma Ward and Dorothy Gordon are being given a good trial and while the blooms are of the highest quality yet at this time the crop was not as large as on the other new varieties. Enchantress and White Enchantress were producing the finest of flowers and in large quantities. Winsor also was in grand shape and producing ex- tra lai-ge blooms of excellent color. The rose houses were bearing an ex- cellent crop of roses and the cut of Killarney and White Killarney was large for the season and of excellent quality. Richmond had a most luxu- riant growth with a good showing for the holidays. Perle des Jardins was blooming wonderfully well for the mid- winter season and a very strong growth was breaking for the coming late winter and spring. Two large houses were devoted to asparagus. A. plumosus was grown both for strings and sprays and a grand crop was in sight, but A. Sprengeri seemed to be in its native element for it was pro- ducing the finest- of long sprays, just the thing for nicest retail work. The houses of palms and decorative stock contained splendid specimens of the popular varieties of palms of the most salable sizes, particularly noticeable being some fine Phoenix Roebeleni and in the decorative stock were fine dra- caenas and pandanus. A fine lot of nicely berried -aucubas for the holiday trade was in splendid condition being well berried and well colored. Bos- ton ferns were grown in quantity and some splendid plants were ready for the customers' trade. Christmas plants were nicely done. A bunch of Simon Mardner azaleas were in just the most showy condition for Christmas and were being hardened up in a cooler house guaranteeing the best of satisfaction. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine and cyclamen were also good and in fine shape for the holidays. A bunch of well grown poinsettias were in excellent shape for the Christ- mas trade. lollies are grown in large numbers and were to be seen in all stages promising a succession through- out the season, and fine lily of the valley was also cut. The houses were certainly a great credit to Foreman Kennedy and his efficient corp of as- sistants. Chicago Florists' Club. There was a large attendance at the regular meeting of the Florists' Club December 7, at the Union Restaurant. Thirteen new members were admitted as follows : Dick Salm, Louis Licken- ger, Ander Benson, Ed. Toeple, Guy French and Tony Gabel, Morton Grove; Chas. Erne. 162 North Michigan ave- nue; Edw. H. Gale, 108 East Delaware place: Wm. F. Kasting. Buffalo, N. Y.; \. Van der Pohl, 3811 Harrison street; Chas. Bond, Naperville; James B. Foley and Isaac Cassidy, Twenty-sixth street and Western avenue. Fifty-four delin- quents were dropped from the roll and 42 new names were presented for mem- bership. The important business of the meet- ing was the nomination of oflicers, which resulted as follows : For presi- dent, P. J. Foley and H. E. Philpott; for vice-president. Carl Cropp and Dun- can A, Robertson; for treasurer, E. F. Winterson; for secretary, A. T. Pyfer; for trustees. A. Henderson, E. C. Am- ling. Walter Scott and H. N. Bruns; for sergeant-at-arms, Michael Fink, George Gabel and Geo. Grimm. The Chicago Carnation Co. exhibited their new carnation Herald, and Baur & Steinkamp, of Indianapolis, Ind., ex- hibited St. Nicholas, the latter scoring 87 points. The visitors included James McHutchison, New York; Joseph H. Hill and John A. Evans, Richmond, Ind., and A. P. J. Baur, Indianapolis, Ind. John Evans, on being called upon, congratulated the club on its member- ship and large attendance. Mr. Mc- Hutchison gave a very interesting ac- count of his South American trip and A. F. J. Baur invited the members to attend the meeting of the rose and carnation societies at Detroit, January 10-12. The date of the next meeting, when the election of officers takes place, is January 4. Sulphate of Ammonia From Shale. As it is understood that a plant for the manufacture of sulphate of am- monia from shale is to be established at Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, the fol- lowing description of the Scotch process from the London Chemical Trade Jour- nal will be of interest to our readers : "A correspondent writes us concern- ing the change that is taking place in the Scottish mineral oil trade in the attention which is being given to the manufacture of sulphate of ammonia. Sulphate, as a profit earner, has taken the place of oils and even paraffin wax. The Pumpherston Mineral Oil Company, for instance, have three sulphate of ammonia plants, one each at Pumpher- ston. Seafleld. and Dean's Works, but all their oil and wax refining plant is concentrated at Pumpherston. The lat- est plant for the extraction of sulphate from shale and in active operation at Pumpherston consists of a number of cylindrical retorts set vertically in ovens, each oven containing four cylin- ders. Heat is applied externally from the combustion of the incondensable gases obtained from distillation of the shale, and also from producer gas. The heating gas enters near the bottom of the retort along with a certain quantity of air. and a temperature is maintained at this portion of from 1.200° to 1,600° F. The nitrogen of the shale is thereby converted into ammonia, which is pre- served by a continuous supply of steam delivered at a slight pressure into the bottom of the hopper. "The oil gases are distilled from the shale in the upper portion of the retort at a temperature of about 900° F., and along with the ammonia gas are drawn off by the exhausters at a branch pipe at the top of the cast-iron retort, through the atmospheric condensers. The condensed liquid oil and water con- taining ammonia flow into a small sep- arator tank, in which, by their differ- ence of specific gravity, they assume different levels, and are drawn off into separate receiving tanks. "After being 'washed' for ammonia, by the ammonia scrubbers, the gases then pass through the naphtha scrub- bers, where the lighter gases, which could not be caught in the atmospheric condensers, are washed with oil, and a good quality of light oil or naphtha is recovered, and the incondensable por- tion goes to heat the retorts. A shale of average yield not only supplies suf- ficient of these incondensable gases to heat the retorts, but also leaves a sur- plus for burning under steam boilers. The poorer qualities of shale are de- ficient in gases. "The ammonia water obtained from the atmospheric condensers is pumped through a heater, in which the tempera- ture is raised by the waste water flow- ing from the still, and passes through the still in the ordinary way. The ammonia gas afterwards enters the usual scrubber for fixation with sul- phuric acid to form sulphate. The plant is constructed to make the fullest use of every product. Thus, the waste steam and waste gases are sent to the retort. The weak acid liquor from the refinery is saturated with ammonia gas, and after being allowed to settle is put into the saturator. The sulphuric acid tars obtained in the refinery are steamed and washed, the resulting acid liquor flowing to the sulphate house, while the tar is mixed with other waste tars .and used as fuel" tgii. The American Florist, 1139 Carl Cropp, for Vice-President. P. J Foley, for President. H N. Bruns, Trustee. E. C. Amling, Trustee. H. E. Philpott, for President. E. F. Winterson, Treasurer. Duncan A. Robertson, for Vice-President. A. T. Pyfer, Secretary. CHICAGO FLORISTS' CLUB NOMINEES. Walter Scott, Trustee. 1140 The American Florist. Dec. lb. Report of the Secretary of Agriculture. The fifteenth annual report of the Secretary of Agriculture issued Decem- ber 7 begins with a series of short par- agraphs, among which are the follow- ing of interest to horticulturists : Would it be asking too much of our universities to have them educate more plant pathologists and road engineers? Every country in the world that has diseased plants that cannot be sold at home can ship them to us. The result is great loss. The chestnut disease here is an illustration. After years of experimentation we find that we can grow bulbs in the state of Washington. No seed is sent out from this de- partment without being tested for ger- mination. The schools want more of our publi- cations than we can give them. The day is not far distant when we shall cease to import potash. We are sending explorers to the ends of the earth for new plants— and get- ting them. The phosphates are abundant in our country for all possible uses. Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee and Idaho can be mentioned as depositories. If good roads from the producer to the consumer were general the benefit to both would be considerable. W^hen a foreign insect invades, our scientists seek its enemy where it came from. The natural enemy of the boll weevil was an ant that could not en- dure our winters, but the native ant is getting busy. The experiment stations of the sev- eral states are doing better work each succeeding year, the scientists are ma- turing and the people are appreciating. The object lesson in agriculture is the best teacher; we had 60,000 of them at work last year. The consumer pays a dollar for food, the farmer gets less than fifty cents for it. Who gets the rest? The Department of Agriculture has had success in the southern states through object lessons in the fields where the best southern farmers m these counties were the instructors. This method should be organized in all the states along the lines of the great- est necessity. Alaska will some day provide far- mers in lower latitudes with grain seeds superior to what they can grow at home. The corn crop is moving northward by seed selection. The southern farm boy is showing the way to grow more of all crops on an acre. Save all the liquid fertilizers on the farm in cisterns, to be applied where crops are to grow; this will recover the greatest farm waste of our times. Our foresters are learning by experi- ments how to reforest 30,000 acres in a year; ten times as much must be plant- ed annually to cover all the bare acres in a generation. It will be done. In the discussion of crop production and values the Secretary states that the climatic conditions of the early part of the growing season of 1911 were ad- verse to agriculture throughout the country east of the Rocky Mountains in a degree that exceeds all records, and declares that "while the total values of the crops of 1911 are not as high as in 1910, that there is a great abundance for all purposes." For the first time in many years the total value of all farm products has declined from that of the preceding year, chargeable to the gen- eral classes of animal products. On the other hand the crops are worth more, there being an estimated gain of $44,- 000,000 over 1910. Farm prices for all products except cotton, cottonseed and flaxseed are higher than 1910. The sev- eral crops are taken up separately, the potato crop being about 90 per cent of the average production, but the farm price has increased to such an extent that the total value of the crop is the highest on record and amounts to .1:213,000,000. The work of the Bureau of Plant In- dustry in combating plant diseases, in- vestigations into the culture of differ- ent crops, establishment of seed labor- atories and the progress of plant intro- duction and the work accomplished by the Bureau of Entomology in their la- bors of ridding the different sections of the country of insect pests, are fully de- scribed. Washlngfton. BEAUTIFUL WE.\THER. The weather of the past week was so fine that this city can well claim the distinction of being a great win- ter resort, which, in fact, it is. As a resort for statesmen and diplomats and tailor made imitations of the same, this city stands away up. To be sure, we have no Durbar with per- forming elephants, unless the mem- bers of the Republican national com- mittee now in session may be placed in the latter class, but we have a Gridiron Club that can furnish a good imitation of any oriental or occidental function. But as to the weather, since December 6 the outdoor temper- ature has run up to G0° at noon each day, and sometimes higher. There has been bright sunshine, and even with ventilators well opened the indoor temperature of greenhouses has shown a tendency to touch the 90° mark. As a natural result of all this stock has been coming on fast, but there is no surplus on the market. The various events that always are attendant on a session of congress such as dinners, luncheons and the blossoming of fair debutante buds, has been calling for a great amount of fine stock. Roses are more plentiful than carnations and though w-holesale prices are good for this time of year, it does not seem that they will soar to prohibitive fig- ures at Christmas. With carnations it is different. They are now whole- saling at from four to six cents and are likely to go higher. Lilies, callas and violets are in fair supply and now that the chrysanthemum season is ended, a use can be made of every- thing that comes in. CLUB MEETING. The regular monthly meeting of the Florists' Club was held on the night of December 5. The matter of pro- viding suitable and instructive enter- tainment for each meeting was taken up and after an interesting discussion the following committee was ap- pointed : N. L. Hammer, Otto Bauer, O. A. C. Oehmler. Each member of the committee is an active worker in the club with a wide acquaintance among members of the craft, and it is expected that able talent will be secured. NOTES. At a recent meeting of the society of oldest inhabitants, resolutions of sympathy were adopted and forward- ed to W. R. Smith, who is in Provi- dence hospital. He is reported much better and was thinking of leaving the hospital a week ago, but John Clark, Wm. F. Gude and some of his other chums, advised him that when he got out he would be sure to go to turning handsprings and cutting up like sixty and they did not think he was quite strong enough for that yet. So, much against his will, he consent- ed to stay in the hospital a while longer. Charles Hemlock, head gardener at the XJ. S. Propagating gardens, visited a number of the Anacostia green- houses December 9. Mr. Hemlock is an up-to-date gardener and florist and is always on the lookout for good things, since it devolves upon him to please Uncle Sam. The Propagating gardens is one department of the gov- ernment service where the employes really earn their salaries by work and not by superintending, talking and writing to kill time. Margaret Quiiin, daughter of James Quinn, foreman of Freeman's Bright- wood range, was married. December 4 to Le Roy Nicholson, a young business man of this city. As a child Mrs. Nicholson was well and favorably known in the Anacostia colony of flo- rists when her father was employed at the range of Alex. B. Garden, and many good wishes follow her in tak- ing up the duties of a homemaker. George Field, Otto Bauer and Wm. F. Gude attended the Baltimore show December 4 as judges. Mr. Gude on his return was enthusiastic over the high grade of stock exhibited, partic- ularly chrysanthemums and roses. He said that the exhibits in dinner table decorations were the best in that line he had ever seen. It is reported that William Lacey, now employed at the Freeman range, will succeed his brother Robert, who is going into business for himself, as rose grower for F. H. Kramer. George H. Cooke had planned to at- tend the Baltimore • show, but was compelled to abandon the trip by a great rush of business. A. F. F. St. Louis. PREPARING FOB THE HOLIDAYS. During the past week we have had some spring-like weather, but it Is now cloudy and growing cooler. Stock is now arriving only in mod- erate supply and it is sincerely hoped that the growers will not hold the stock back, as in the long run they will be the losers. Carnations are bringing three and four cents. Some fine Killarney roses are seen, violets are quite plentiful and prices are lower. The retail stores are decorating their windows with Christmas greens. NOTES. C. A. Kuehn's new wholesale house will open Saturday, December 16. Everything will be in shape and when completed will have cost $.50,000. C. A. Keuhn has always been known as very conservative and belonging to the old school, but thoroughly cogni- zant of modern business customs. His new place is elegantly fitted and will create a stir among wholesale grow- ers and retailers. The Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. have a fine lot of home grown * stock, lily of the valley, roses, carna- tions and a splendid supply of violets and sweet peas. Wire work and flo- rists' supplies in general can be found in endless variety. Geo. H. Angermueller has a fine lot of Christmas novelties and greens. His supply of cut flowers is good and the quality superb, and he is making a specialty of cut orchids. August Eggers, East St. Louis, has five houses devoted to bedding stock. He grows a few carnations, but buys most of his cut flower stock and sup- plies in St. Louis. igri. The American Florist. 1141 Henry Emmons is liringing into marlvet some line Golden C'haduiclc and W. H. Chadwick chrysanthemums. Luther Armstrong brought to mar- ket some choice white camellias. George Waldbart. M. M. Ayres, Met- ropolitan Floral Co., Riessen Floral Co., Paris Floral Co. and Otto Sander are all making great holiday displays. Grimm & Gorly's windows are dressed in holiday attire and attract the public by their artistic arrange- ment. Mullanphy Flower Co. is busy and the wagons and automobiles are seen at all the wholesale houses. W. F. European Horticulture. FROM THE FRENCH TR.\DE PAPERS. Among the New Primulas. — Those re- cently obtained from Western Asia and by hybridization from these newly dis- covered sorts, three varieties seem to be of habit and culture adapted for cultivation in England and France, and probably with us. According to an article by S. Mottel in the Revue Hor- ticole of October 16, these are P. pul- verulenta, P. Balleyana and P. Beesi- ana. The first-named, discovered by E. H. Wilson and introduced by James Veitch & Son, is closely related to P. Japonica, but might be called a giant form. It has long, narrow leaves, somewhat dented and curled, and a very strong growth; the spikes are 30 to 40 inches high and sometimes even taller, carrying eight to ten whorls of flowers of an intense velvety carmine red color, with yellow eye. The stem and calyx are heavily pulverulent or powdered, whence the name. The two latter varieties are much more recent, discoveries of G. Forrest and intro- duced by Bees & Co. of Liverpool. Both are allied to pulverulenta; P. Buddleyana, the more interesting, has stalks about 20 inches high, carrying three to five whorls of flowers, chrome yellow within, yellow shaded orange without. P. Beesiana can almost toe described as a variety of pulverulenta. New Rose Bordure (Barbier) — As its name suggests, "a dwarf plant for' bor- ders, growing not over 12 inches high, of stocky growth, and covered through the season with flowers that almost conceal the foliage. Flowers one to two inches in diameter, double, well formed, pure carmine; bud bright car- mine. The color does not fade in the sun and in the corymbs of 25 to 50 flowers no difference in color is seen between the freshly opened blooms and the older ones. Excellent for pot cul- ture or borders. An Unfortunate Accident. — E. H. Wilson, the intrepid English explorer and botanist, has been the victim of a serious accident, which occurred dur- ing a recent voyage in China, and which will prevent his undertaking such expeditions in future. It is a great misfortune for this zealous and expert botanist, to whom horticulture owes many new and valuable varieties. The primulas introduced by him in re- cent years have attracted much atten- tion in England and France. He was for some time in the employ of James "Veitch & Co. of London. Zinnia Elegans Hybrida Variegata. — This new zinnia, introduced by Vil- morin-Andrieux Co., combines the va- ried and charming coloring of Z. Haageana with a size and showiness almost equal to that of the old Zinnia elegans. It blooms from June until frost and is greatly liked for beds and borders as well as for bouquets. The recent vogue of the zinnia among amateurs is only to be understood as one becomes familiar with these new hybrids. Paeony Souvenir du Professeur Max- ime Corna. — This superb new yellow paeony is a hybrid of P. Delavayi lutea and P. Moutan, and is remarkable for Wholesale Plant Prices at New York, December 11, 1911. Variety. .^rnucuriu' Excelsa 4 5% 6 7 t'onipucta .. 6 .\i(_'cn Lutesceiis 4 5 6 7 8 9 Aspanigus Plumosiis 2% 3 4 5 6 Asparagus Sprengeri 2 3 4 6 Cocos Weddeliaiia 2^ 5 " " maclp up 7 Crotous 4 5 6 Cycas Revoluta Dracaena Fragrans 4 5 6 Size. UeiKlit. F.l-n Hal Fenis for 10 Massangeana 5 Tcrminalis 6 Godseftiana 4 Sanderiana 3 Lindeni 6 Gracillis for centers 3 s (ready Christmas). dishes 2^4 3% 4 Oyrtomium Falcatum Ficus Blastica 5 6 " " branched 6 " branched 8 " " branched 10 Ficus Tandurata 8 Kentia Belmoreana, for oen 2% 4 5 6 6 7 8 8 made-up Kentia Farsteriana 4 5 6 7 8 ... 9 ...10 Latania Borbonica 5 6 Nephrolepis Bostoniensis 4 (> 8 .10 Nephrolepis Scottii 4 6 " specimen ..12 " specimen... 14 Nephrolepsis Superbissima 6 10 Nephrolepis Whitman! C .10 3 tiers 3 to 4 tiers 4 tiers 5 tiers bushy 12 to 15 In. 15 to 18 in. 18 to 22 In, 24 to 26 in. 28 to ,10 In. 32 to 34 in. 34 to 36 in. Pandauus Utilis Pandanus Veitchii 4 6 8 Phoenix Canariensls 12 Phoenix RecUnata 10 12 Phoenix Rnpicola 8 10 Phoenix Robelenii 4 7 LIvistona Rotundlfolia 4 5 6 7 .. LIvistona Chlnensls 8 10 Rhapls Humllis Prices given are for this date only, stores. Each. % ..™ to .~r, to 1.00 to $ .75 to Dozen. $4.80 6.00 to 9.00 9.00 .75 to 1.25 to 2.00 to 3.00 to .40 .75 t.OO 2.50 2.00 ; .35 (Held to grow on) .50 ... 1.00 1.50 2.50 5.00 ' Per 100. S37.50 50.00 76.00 .35 to .50 % 4.00 $ 6.00 to 8.00 10.00 to 15.00 15.00 to 20.00 $ 3.00 6.00 15.00 20.00 1.50 .75 2.00 .35 .50 .... 1.00 .20 up WW .25 (usually to grow on)' 1.00 1.5U . 3.00 7.50 .75 35 to 1.00 .25 .15 25 to 1.50 •IS ■■ '.'.'.'. .50 scarce .... .... .35 .50 1.00 2.0O 5.00 .08 .12 .12 .35 .50 .75 .50 L.TO .50 1.00 1.00 2.00 4.00 to .50 .75 1.50 2.50 5.00 5.00 .50 1.00 .50 to .10 .15 2.50 .50 .75 3.00 l.on 3.00 2.00 up • .1214 .35 scarce .75 1.50 1.25 scarce . 2.50 2.00 6.00 .35 .75 1.25 2.00 4.00 scarce . 8.00 .75 1.50 .25" 25.00 to 25.00 30.00 50.00 1.00 1.25 to 2.00 2.00 to 4.00 .25 .50 to .75 1.00 1.50 to 2.00 5.00 6.00 1.00 5.00 .50 1.25 2.50 .... 1.50 scarce .... .50 (usually held to grow on) 1.25 30.00 40.00 1.00 1.50 1.00 .35 i.no 1.50 2.50 3.00 7.00 3.00 7.50 1.50 .35 1.00 2.50 for ANo. 1 2.50 BOO 6.00 8.00 6.00 to 10.00 .50 to 2.50 .25 scarce .... to .50 scarce .... .75 scarce .... 1.00 scarce .... to 1.50 to 4.00 .50 per shoot stock, delivered in pots at New York its handsome canary yellow color, with tracery of carmine on a few of the petals: it is remarkably large, up to eight inches in diameter, almost per- fectly double. The first plant obtained has done well this season, giving in the latter half of May ten blooms, whlcl). owing to the favorable weather, lasted for three weeks. Grafts from this plant have been made successfully this year. V. Lemoine and Son's yellow seedling. La Lorraine, so^mewhat re- sembles this variety, but is of a uni- form canary yellow color. Aster Amellus Nanus Compactus Multiflorus, certified September 14, 1911, by the National Society of Hor- ticulture of France, is a seedling of Pink Pearl, a hardy aster 12 to 15 inches high, covered during September with beautiful soft pink flowers. Should be excellent in pots or for borders. The Journal Les Amis des Roses, the organ of the French Societe des Ro- sieristes, publish a double number Sep- tember-October. 1142 The American Florist. Dec. i6 The American Florist 1885 Twenty Sixth Year 1911 Subscription, United States and Mexico. $1,00 a year, Canada *2,00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50 Subscriptions accepted only from tiiose in the trade. Wiien sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue thejAiHEKiCAN Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier i possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 92 PAGES WITH COVERS CONTENTS SuggestiODs for the holiday trade 1125 — Wreaths 1125 —Plant baskets (illus.) 1125 — Festooning 1126 — Prepared flowers 1126 Pelargoniums not flowering 1126 The retail trade 1126 — Holiday suggestions 1126 Polnsettia leaves falling 1126 Greeubousers" observations 112S — Stealing the thunder 112S — Prices of orchids 1128 — Plants damaged in transit 1128 Solanum Capsicastrum Melviui 1129 Crimson Ramblers for Easter 1129 Mistletoe 1130 Rose and carnation convention show 1132 The violet 1133 — Hyeres, the home of the violet (illus. ). .1133 — Christmas violets 1134 With the growers 1135 — H. A. Dreer, Riverton. N. J 1135 — Peter Reinberg, Chicago (illus. ) 1136 — Holton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee (illus.) .1137 — C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee (illus. ). .1138 Chicago Florists' Club (portraits) 1138 Sulphate of ammonia from shale 1138 Report of Secretary of Agriculture 1140 Washington 1140 St. Louis 1140 European horticulture 1141 Wholesale plant prices at New York 1141 Western Dahlia and Gladiolus Association. .1142 National flower show of 1913 1142 Chrysanthemum Society of America 1142 Hail insurance 1142 Worthless soil testing outfit 1142 Meetings next week 1143 Philadelphia notes 1148 Cleveland 1150 Milwaukee 1158 Chicago 1160 Boston 1170 Pittsburg 1170 Phlladelpbia 1171 New York 1172 New York Florists' Club '. 1172 Sunflowers 1174 The seed trade 1178 — Another congressional seed bill 1178 — The non-warranty clause 1178 — Christmas green at Chicago 1178 — Catalogues received 1178 — Another seed bill 1180 Market gardeners 1182 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables. .. .1182 — Potato famine in sight .1182 — Midwinter mushrooms 1182 Los Angeles notes 1184 The nursery trade 1186 ■ — The chestnut bark disease 1186 — Propagating clematises 1186 Los Angeles. Calif 1188 Nashville, Tenn 1192 San Francisco 1194 Alliums and Campanelles 1201 Montreal 1202 Albany 1204 Stamford horticulturists 1206 Tacoma. Wash 1208 THE present outlook for holiday busi- ness is exceptionally good east and west and the demand for plants is much bet- ter than was anticipated in the west. The next meeting of the Society for Horticultural Science will be held in connection with the meetings of the American Association for the Advance- ment of Science at TVashington, D. C, December 29. THE man who sends pickled stock to market does more injury to the busi- ness than ten upright men can repair. Inject a little of the "Golden Rule" into business and do to the other as you would be done by. REPORTS of the holiday trade from all sections of the country will be greatly appreciated. These should be addressed to The American Florist, 440 South Dearborn street, Chicago, and mailed as soon as possible after December 25. Guard against fire all the time but especiallj" during the holidays. Every year records some disastrous fire at this season. In hanging festoons keep them awaj' from lights and take every precaution with the boilers when they, often are left without watching during the busy time. The preliminary schedule of prizes for the annual exhibition of the Amer- ican Rose Society to be held at De- troit, Mich., January 10-12, is issued and contains offers of premiums to both commercial and private garden- ers for exhibits of the popular and newer varieties of roses. Medals are also offered for novelties. A copy may be obtained by request of Benjamin Hammond, secretary, Fishkill-on-Hud- Eon, N. Y. Important to Subscribers. The date on the yellow address label on your copy of The American Florist will show when your subscription ex- pires. Please renew subscription promptly on expiration to make cer- tain of receiving your copy of each issue. Western Dahlia and Gladiolus Association Chicago. — From a printed notice, signed by E. S. Thompson, secretary, and H. W. Koerner, vice-president and chairman, we learn that there will be an adjourned meeting of the West- ern Dahlia and Gladiolus Association at the Sherman House, Chicago, Wednesday. December 15, 10 o'clock a. m. Wednesday of this week was December 13 and December 15 of 1912 will be on Sunday, according to the calendar. We are inclined to think they are coming along here pretty soon. National Flower Show of 1913. The Committee on National Flower Show is now working on the prelimi- nary plant schedule for 1913. Strong representations have been made them that any firms who desire to contribute special prizes in the plant classes should be given due credit for the same and their names placed in this pre- liminary list, to insure for them the widest publicity possible. The com- mittee feels that it cannot get in touch personally with all who may be de- sirous of contributing in this manner and therefore asks that they write on or before January 1, 1912, stating their wishes in this matter. Chas. H. Totty, Chairman. Chrysanthemum Society of America. reports OF EXAMINING COMMITTEES. Chicago, November 18.— Grace Mul- ler, yellow, single, scored 88 points; Mrs. Kenneth Barnhart, pink, single, scored 00 points. Exhibited by Peter Schlit, Evanston, 111. Chicago, November 25. — Helen New- berry, white, pompon, scored 90 points. Exhibited by Fred Pautke, Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. H. Tong, yellow, Japanese reflexed, scored 77 points. Ex- hibited by Tong & Weeks, Ashtabula, O. No. 25-06, lemon yellow, Japanese,, scored 85 points. Exhibited by Baur & Steinkamp, Indianapolis, Ind. Cincinnati, O., November 25. — Helen, Newberry, white pompon, scored 91 points. Exhibited by Fred Pautke, Grosse Pointe .Farms, Mich. H. Tong, yellow, Japanese reflexed, scored 82 points. Exhibited by Tong & Weeks, Ashtabula, O. New York, November 28.— Helen Newberry, white, pompon, scored 88 points. Exhibited by Fred Pautke, Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich, Chas, W. Johnson, Sec'y. Hall Insurance. The advantage of carrying hail In- surance when a heavy loss is sustaine'd is clearly shown by the following com- munication to the Florists' Hail Asso- ciation. Addems, Morgan & Co. of Loda, 111., were sufferers during one of the many severe hail storms of the year, but were fortunately insured, and write of their experience with the As- sociation as follows : Florists' Hail Ass'n of America, Joseph Heacock, Treas. We are mighty well pleased with manner in which the Association haa settled with us, and we enclose pay- ment to cover the balance of our glass. We do not know what we would have done had it not been for the insurance money, for we were under very heavy expense in removing and rebuilding, Addems, Morgan & Co. Worthless Soil Testing: Outfit. The following letter from Prof. C. G. Hopkins, head of the Department of Agronomy and Chemistry at the Uni- versity of Illinois, gives warning to those who have received the adver- tisement of the soil testing outfit. Editor American Florist : The Foote Farm Laboratories of Fredericktown, Ohio, are putting out what they call the "Foote Soil Testing Outfit." They are widely advertising this outfit and offering it to individuals for $10. They also include in the outfit a copy of my book, "The Story of the Soil." supposedly as an added induce- ment to the purchaser. I wish to say that I knew nothing of the Foote Farm Laboratories until we began to re- ceive inquiries from their advertise- ments. We at once ordered an outfit, including all instructions, and have thoroughly investigated the outfit and the methods by which the Foote Farm Laboratories claim any one can ana- lyze his soil, the following quotation being a sample of their advertising : "The Foote Soil Testing Outfit is a complete, practical farm equipment with which you can readily tell what plant food each one of your flelda needs and what they already have. It tells you just what food elements are- in your soil and what is lacking." A thorough investigation of this out- fit clearly reveals the fact that it to absolutely worthless. The so-called dl- i-ections for testing soil not only give no valuable information, but they are absurd and senseless. The farmer who pays $10 for the outfit and at- tempts to usje it will have thrown away both his time and money. I make this statement because my name- is being used in a way to mislead. Cyril g. Hopkins. University of Illinois. igii. The American Florist. 1143 Meetings Next Week. Boston, Mass., December 19. — Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston. Horticultural hall. Detroit, Mich., December 18, 8 p. m. — Detroit Florists' Club. 1112 Kiiiin street. Grand Rapids, Mich.. December 18. — Grand Riipids. Florists' and Caidenorb" Club, office of mcmbiT. Hartford. Conn., December 22, 8 p. m. — Con- necticut Horticultural Society, Couiitj" building. Montreal, Que., December 18, 7:46 p. m.~ Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club, Royal Guardians building, 211 Sberbrook street, west. New Orleans, La., December 21, 8 p. m. — New Orleans Horticultural Society, Kolb's hall, 127 St. Charles avenue. Newport, R. I., December 20. — Newport Hor- ticultural Society. Providence, R. I., December 18, 8 p. m, — Florists' and Gardeners' Clfib of Rhode Island, 96 Westminster street. Salt Lake City, Utah, December 19. — Salt Lake Florists' Club, Huddart Floral Co., 64 Main street. Seattle, Wash., December 19. — Seattle Flor- ists" Association, Cbamber of Commerce, Second avenue and Columbia street. St. Paul, Minn.. December 19, 8 p. m, — Min- nesota State Florists" Association. 510 SnelUng avenue, north. Toronto, Ont.. December 19, 8 p. m. — Toronto Gardeners' and Florists' Association, St. George's hall, Elm street. Wants, For Sale, Etc One Gent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs.. See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted— By traveling salesman. 15 years' experience: well acquainted with plants, seeds and Uorists' supplies; a bustler: can speak German. Key 540, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Experienced seedsm an wishes to make a change: all branches: plantioET. breeding, growing, cataloguing, packing and selling, farm, vegetable and (lower seeds. Key 520. care American Florist. c Situation Wanted— By an .'\merican; married: strictly soberaod reliable: four years' experience in general greenhouse work. Please state wages and particulars in hrst letter. Address K.ey 539. care Americao Florist, Situation Wanted— As working foreman by all- around dorist, experl propagator and grower of cut flowers, potted and decorative stock, etc.; first class designer: American, single; age 30: highly recommended. Please state particulars and wages. Address R. Klag. Frederic Hotel, Minneapolis. Minn. Help Wanted— A good all-'rouDd florist wanted; wages, $70.00 per month. SiMANTON & Pence, Falls City Nebr. Help Wanted— A young lady florist: hrst-class sales lady: good designer: capable of taking charge: reference. Key 530 ca'e American Florist. Helo Wanted— A good all around man. one who ihorounhly understands growing and water- ing, married man preferred, references. Address Key 537. care American Florist. Help Wanted — Landscape architect, thorough- ly practical in all branches; must be good co respondent; apply witb referencs. L. L. May & Co. St. Paul, Minn. Help Wanted— Three or four men whoaregood quick grafters and budders and understand gen era! nursery work: state experience and wages desired give reference. W. T. Hood & Co.. Richmond. Va. Help Wanted— A first class retail florist, exper- ienced in decorating and selling: good address necessary: state age, experience in detail, salary expected and give reference in first letter. Key 53S care American Florist. Help Wanted— Experienced gardener for pri- vate place m country. Must have experience in garden fruit, vegetable and greenhouse w<}rk: married man preferred. Residence with hot water and all conveniences furnisbcd. Apply Jno. T. Milliken, 121 Merchants of Commerce. St. Louie. Mo. For Saie— Great Falls Floral Co.'s greenhoui»ei and stock. Splendid opening for a hustler with small capital. B. Kappel. Great Falls. Montana. For Sale or Lease -Florist store and green- bouse with two-story dwelling bouse, 125x50 ft.; established 4l> years by present owner: wishing to retire: near Polish Catholic also another large CathoJic church. Key 535. Care American Florist. For Sale— In a nice lively city of about 9.000. a ball interest, or will sell all. The only growers of flowers here. Have three greevhouses, 5 000 feet of glass, one dwelling. large cellar, barn and workrooms; steam beat Want a man who can take entire charge: married man preferred. Established three years: have gosd trade. An opportunity for the right one. 0\ ERLANij Gardens Laramie. Wyo. Will Buy or Lease Small greenhouse cstablishmein, with a number of acres of land suit- able for nursery purposes. Address Key 534, care American Florist. Situation Wanted.^ Good rose grower capable of taking charge. State salary when writing. Chicago preferred. For further particulars address Key.538, care Americein Florist. J[anted===Maii for Store. tJMust havenwide experience in designing and decorating, and be accustomed to waiting upon high class trade. Must come weM recommended. Steady position and good sular\ to right person. Give full particulars with application. Address Key 532, care American Florist. Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada. Price 93.00 Postpaid. American Florist Co., 440 S. Dorborn St., CHICAGO Sforeman and Designer A floral designer of ability and a store- man who has handled high class cus- tomers desires a position in an up-to-date establishment catering to the best trade; can furnish references as to character and ability. Address Key 533, care American Florist. We invite the trade to attend a MASQUERADE given br tbe GAROENBRS' and FLORISTS'lUnion.No. 10615 at Club Room A. North Side Turner Hall 820 N. Clark St. Saturday eve., Jan. 13, 1912 Tickets 25c a person. Prizes announced In ball. Orchid Grower Advertiser, who is an expert orchid grower, with a life experience with these valuable and profitable plants, is open for re-engagement at once. Anyone having a large collection, either private or commercial, and in need of a first-class man, is invited to correspond with H. R. RICHARDS, 333 N. Hattford Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Calif- Pacific Coast preferred. • WIRE WORKERS TAKE NOTICE Mr. II. W. Fachmann for many years in the Florists' Wire design business in the city of Indianapolis, Ind., now offers the same for sale. This is a good, live proposition with plenty of custom work ana no opposition; any good workman that wishes to get into an established business and be his own boss now is your chance. Reason for selling I have some patents that I wish to put on the market. No. 537 Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. THIS BEAUTIFUL PLACE FOR SALE, CoDsistioe of 12 greeobouses, 30.000 square feet of glass: office 26 feet square. IH sto i :^-room dwtlline, heated by steam; electric liehis. eas; bouses all plaated with 15,000 carnation roses, 6000 mums, all new stock: will make price right. Write for particulars. W. C. WALTER, 482 Josephine Street, DENVER, COLO 1144 The American Florist. Dec. lb. CHRISTM And Other Decorative Sto«h BUY WITTBQ It will surely please you both you and your customers. We hv and are offering them while they last t Bedding Plant Pteris 'Wilsonl, SOLANUM ACULEATISSIMUM. 6-in., strong plants 50c each Primula Sinensis, 4-in $1.50 per doz. Primula Sinensis, 3-in 1.00 per doz. TRADESCANTIA VARIEGATA. (Wandering: Jew.) 2-in 40e per doz.; §3 per 100 POINSETTIAS POINSETTI.\S •5 in., 3 and 4 in pot % .50 each 7 in 75 each S in 1.00 each X-M.\S White, 4 ii BLOOMING HYACINTHS. .¥2.00 per doz. RHODENDRONS — X-MAS CHEER. iSl.So each. AZALEAS. .", to $1.50 each. EUONYMOUS VARIEGATA. 2% -in. (golden and silver leaf), 50c per doz. FICUS ELASTICA (Rubbers). fi-in 50c each ; $6.00 per doz. PICUS REPENS, Vines. •ly^-'vn 50c each ACHYRANTHES — 2-Ineb. P. de Bailey Metallica Lindenii Warscewiczii AGERATl'M — 2-Incb. Stella Gurney Princess Pauline COLELS — 2-Inoh. Pfister, red and yellow.. Beckwith's Gem Golden Bedder Vei'schaffeltii . . . : I Per' W 100' 11 Guupiinliiiin, Lanatum. 2-lneb. .$2.0( Heliotrope. I'-inch 2.0C Heliotrope. 3-inch Ivy, German 2-inch Lantana Deileatlsslma, 2-inch. Lobelia Katlileen Mallard, 2-in. Marguerites, white and yellow cuttings Marguerites, yellow, 2 in SALVIA — Rooted Cuttings. Bonfire Zurich 4.0C 2.0fl 2.0( 3.0C2 SALVIA — 2-Inch, Bonfire.. Zurich Vincas, 4-Tnfh. $2 per doz. Ivy, Euglisb, I\y. Euglisli. I>aud:iniis llii 3-in., 4-in. . lis, 3 m. .75c per doz. .$1.50 per doz. . . .$2 per doz. P.\ND.\NIFS VEITCHII. ■I -in 50c each; $5,50 per doz. ,',-in 75c each; 0.00 per doz. t;-in $1.00 each; 12.00 per doz. Primula Obconlca, 3-in $fi.00 per 100 Primula Sinensis, 1-in.. $1..'>0 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. DRACAENA FRAGRANS DRAC-4ENA FRAGRANS. 2 % -in $1.50 per doz. 3-in a.OO per doz. 4-in 3.00 per doz. 5-in 5.00 per doz. DR.\CAENA INUIVISA. 2-in $3 per 100 ; $25 per 1,000 3-in 75c doz.; $6 per 100 7-in., 214 to 3-ft. high, $1.25 each; $15 per doz. DRACAENA MASSANGEANA. 6-in $1.25 each 7-in 1.50 each DH.\CAENA TER.MINALIS. 3-in $1.75 per doz. 4-in., strong 35c each; $4.00 per doz. ARAUCARIAS f^o:r othb^ :be> *' Pteris Magnihca. The Geo. Wit EDGEBROOHI igi I . The American Florist. 146 !iS PLANTS /ill Soon Be In Demand PS STOCK :ed quantity of exceptionally fine Poinsettias, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Hyacinths wing prices. Get your order, in today. Pteris Serrulata. FERNS BOSTOAS. Each Doz. lui) 1,000 $3.0U $25.00 $G.OO 45.00 SO.?.-; 9.00 1.00 i:;.oo 1.50 18.00 Baskets, each .*1.00 FERNS, FOR DISHES. 2-in., »3 per $25 per 1,110(1. um, 7-in., each $2.50 us, 4-in $1J!5 per doz.; $S per 100 PALMS KENTIA FORSTERIANA. t High Leaves Each Pot 3-in. 4-in. 5-in. 7-in. 7-in. S-in. 9-in. 9-in. KENTIA BELMORIAIVA. High Leaves Each Doz. S-in. . S-lO-in. .12-15-in. .18-20-in. .28-30-in. .40-44-in. .44-45-in. .48-50-in. .50-54-in. 4 4-5 4-5 5-6 6-7 6-7 7-8 7-8 7-8 $0.73 2..50 4.50 5.50 8.00 10.00 $1.50 2.00 3.60 9.00 30.00 100 $12.00 15.00 30.00 .20-24-in. .30-35-in. .36-38-in. .40-42-in. . 46-50-in. 4-6 4-6 5-6 5-6 6-7 $0.75 1.00 2.50 4.50 7.00 Doz. $ 1.50 2.00 3.60 5.00 9.00 12.00 MADE UP PLANTS. High 24-30-in. 50-54-in. 58-60-in. 62-70-in. Weddelliana, 2-in. per 100; 3-in., In Pot Each 3-4 $ 2.50 3-5 S.OO 4-5 10.00 4-5 15.00 .$1.75 per doz. ; 2.50 per doz; $20 per -in. -in. ASPARAGUS SPRENGIRI PHOENIX RECMNATA. . . .25c each; $3 per doz.; $20 per 100 50o each; $5 per doz. 75c each: $9 per doz. KENTIA ARECA LUTESCENS. per doz.; $15 3-in., 3 plants in a pot, $2 per 100. PHOENIX CANARENSIS. 7-in., 36-40-in. high $ 2.50 each 10-in.. 50-54-in. higli S.OO each 10-in.. 60-64-in. high 10.00 each . LATANIA BORBONICA. 1 to 2 Ivs. .. .$3 per 100; $25 per 1,000 2-in. 4-in. 5-in. BOSTON F£RN .$3 per doz. ; $20 per 100 .$5 per doz.; $40 per 100 PHOENIX ROEBELENII. ly^- in $2 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100 3-in $3 per doz. ; $22.50 per 100 5-in $9 per doz.: $70.00 per 100 6-in $2.00 each 7-in 2.50 eacli STOVE AND GREENHOUSE PLANTS V.S]iarn!iu»i Basket.>i, $1. $1.50 and $2 eaob. Asparasii.s FIuiiiosus, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $1 per doz.; $8 per 100; $60 per 1,000. AspnraK'uM SpreiiR'eri, 3-in., 75c per doz.; $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; 4-in. (500 at 1,000 rate), $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; $80 per 1,000. CROTONS. ,4-in $1.00 per doz. 3-in 1.50 per doz. i-in 25c each ; $3 per doz. 7-in., 4 in a pot T5c-$l .jjrli RI3E>J» OF^ XT® lold Company, [IICAGO, ILL. 146 The American Florist. Dec. i6. THE LARGES OF CUT FLOWER Are Ready to Book Your Ordei? Don't wait until the last days, You will need as much or more thn We will take care of your orders and see that they are properljex Don't forget to include Stevia, Valley, Narcissus, Mignonette, Lil;s Our Extra Special Roses are good value and good quality. Order he Is devoted to the growing of American Beauties, Roses, Orchids, Lihes, Lily of the Valley and miscellaneous stock. We are particularly well fixed on all kinds of sf Killarney, White Killar- ney and Richmond. The latter are fine. Perfect in color, foliage and stem. CARNATIONS All the leading varieties in Red, White and Pink. The quantity ih large, and we expect to be able to fill all orders up to the last minute. We particularly advise the out-of- town buyers to place their orders here, for we have the stock that will stand long distance shipment and arri\e at its destination in fine condition. Better let us take care of you. Plenty of All Other Seasonable Stock in large supply, especially all items mentioned in Price List below. We would appreciate it if you would give us an opportunity to show you what we can do. We have shown others and believe we can sliow you. CHRISTIVIAS PRICE LIST /\MERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. Long stems o6-inch stems *. 30-inch t terns 24-incli stems 20-inch stems ■. 18-inch stems . 15-inch stems 12-inch stems Shorts White Killarney ] %^^^'f- Maryland ] ^^^^^ Richmond— Extra long " Special Fancy Medium Short. ■ % •I I'U 10 Oj 9 00 8 00 6 00 5 00 4 00 3 00 ... .-. 2 00 Per 100 $20 00 to $--'5 00 15 00 to 18 00 10 00 to 0 00 to 15 00 to 12 00 to 8 00 to 12 00 8 OO Ho 00 26 00 •JO 00 15 0(1 10 00 ROSES, our selection per 100, $6.00 to $8.00 Poinsettias, fancy per doz., $3 OO, $4 00, $6 00, $6 00 Per loo Carnations, common $5 00 to $6 00 per doz per doz per doz, $12 00 .$:^ 00, $4 00, 1 50 to 3 00 to 3 00 to tl 50 1 to fancv led Cattleyas Valley Violets Paper »lilt«s Romans Lilies Callas Sweet Peas Smllax per doz., $2 00 Asparagus Strings each, 75c Asparagus Plumosus per bunch, 35c to 60c Fancy Ferns per 1000, $2 00 Wild Smilax per case, $6 00 Boxwood per lb , '-'oc; 60ll>s., 7 00 MiStetoe per lb., 25c Tii ,'irial case, 25 lbs,, $150 Leucothoe Spra)s Mexican Ivy Bronze Magnolia L tv.F per liamper.$2 25 8 00 10 00 5 00 2 00 4 00 4 00 1 00 to 1 50 76 75 VAUGHAN & SPERRY Long Distance Phone Central 2751. 161 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. 1164 The American Florist. Dec. 10 ^ titititit^'^'^'^'^'^'^'^'^'^^'^'^'^'^^'^'^'^'^'^'^'^'^^'^'^'^'^'^'^'^ 15 j^ Henshaw & renrichl Wholesale Florists ?* 51 West 28th St., NEW YORK \ Phones 325-5582-5583 Madison Square. Everything in Seasonable Cut Flowers tor the retailer. Good stock, careful packing, right price, means for our out-of-town customers SATISFACTION Tiie Best Market in Greater New York for the grower, w here our constant personal attention again means SATISFACTION -9 Christmas Stock LARGE SUPPLY OF Gardenias, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Lilies, Paper Whites, Sweet Peas, Ferns, Box- wood, Smilax and Other Greens. Write for Special Prices Before placing your orders elsewhere. Probably you will find our prices a little better Our stock is just as good. Write now* JOHN KRICHTEN 162 N. Wabash Ave., L. D. Pbone Central 6269 CHICAGO. igii. The American Florist. 1166 The Chicago Flower Growers' Association OTTO W. FRESE, General Manager. 176 N. Michigan Ave., CHICAGO We Are a Combination of Growers and Shippers of Cut Flowers "Not a Trust" We claim to s^ive value for your nionev b}' delivering good fresh stock on time, FOR CHRISTIV1AS We are now booking orders in advance of our price list, w hich is a good indica- tion of confidence and that a large volume .A business is coming our way. We can take care of a great volume of business. We w ill be in big crop w ith Roses and Carnations w hich \\ ill be first-class stock nothing pickled, our crops will be on, therefore a large increased supply. We will liave an extra large supply and hope that orders w ill include liberally of Valley, Romans, Tullps, Stevia, Easter Lilies, Migno- nette, Sweet Peas, Paper Whites, Daisies and Violets, Smilax, Ferns, Sprengeri, Plumosus, Mexican Ixy and Boxwood. Poinsettias Extra Good Stock, per doz. S2.00 3.00 4.00 and .'i.OO. Winter Berries, large heavily berried, per case $1.50 2-50 and 3.00. Christmas Price List In Effect December IQth, 1911 American Beauties per dozen Klllarney i er lOO White Klllarney My Maryland Richmond " Perle " Carnations, Extia Fancy Red " Fancy While and rink " Splits, our selection " Lily of the Valley " Violets, Extra fine Princess of Wales " " single and double " Sweet Peas " Romans " Paper White Narcissus " Stevia " Easter Lilies " Mignonette " Daisies " " Tulips " Asparagus Plumosus Sprays " Asparagus Sprengeri Sprays Mexican Ivy " Smilax, " Galax, Green and Bronze per 1000 Ferns, (case of oOOOat $l.5ii per M; Boxwood bnnch Fresh Sheet Moss, for baskets per bbl. $12 UU 2B CO 26 OU as 00 36 00 20 00 10 00 8 00 B 6 00 2 60 2 00 I 60 4 00 4 00 1 50 12 50 4 00 1 00 6 00 3 00 5 00 60 16 00 1 00 1 75 26 3 .50 1 10 00 20 00 •-'0 00 20 00 30 00 15 00 8 00 6 10 4 00 1 00 3 00 3 CO $ 9 00 16 CO 16 00 16 00 26 00 12 60 H UIJ 10 00 4 00 2 00 2 00 'lj"60 D $ 8 00 12 60 12 50 12 50 22 UO 10 00 4 0 1 $ 7 UU 10 00 10 00 10 00 20 00 8 00 P 6 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 16 00 6 00 $ 6 00 12 U 1166 Fhe American Florist. Dec. it. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm^^mmmmmmmnmw N.Lecakes&Co.ii WHOLESALE FLORISTS OUR SPECIALTIES: Ferns, Galax Leaves, Leucothoe Sprays, Princess Pine and Laurel Roping;. 53 West 28th Street, Between Broadway and Sixth Avenue. i Telephones 1415-14-16 Madison Square For Valley Orchids, Violets and Ludwig Wild's Gardenias As well as everything in the line of cut flowers, address Badgley, Reidel & Meyer, lac. 34 West 28th Street NEW YORK TELEPHONES: Madison Square 1664—1665 Headquarters for Home -Grown Stock Violets, Valley, Sweet Peas, Roses, Carnations. ALL FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. WM. C. SMITH WHOLESALE FLORAL CO. Write for catalogue. 1316 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. igii. The American Florist. 1157 Traendly 8 Schenck WHOLESALE FLORISTS A.rxirkcyxxrxGG> for- tlao SesLJSOio^ The finest collection of the latest varieties in Roses and Carnations. 5 ^ :* ROSES Mine. Aht*l Chatenay, Prince de Bul- garie. Radiance, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Dark Pink Killarne\ , Ki!larne\ , White Killar- ne\ , Riclmionil, Maids and Brides. CARNATIONS All tlie latest and fanc\ varieties of excellent quality. VIOLETS The finest quality of \iolets and no order too laro;c. CATTLEYAS We are the Largest receivers of cattle- yas and many other varieties of orchids in the city. BULBOUS Lilies, Lil\ of the Valley, Narcissus, Hyacinths. Etc. Smilax, Asparagus, Sprengeri, Stevia. 131-133 West 28tli Street, 798-?IL'CS;„ s,. New York I M m d. TAKE NOTICE-REMOVAL WHOLESALE FLORIST Now Located 1312 Pine St. ST. LOUIS Headquarters for Cut Flowers, Valley, Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs ft I « a 1158 The American Florist. Dec. 16, For Christmas we will have an exceptionally fine lot of White and Pink Killarney $8.00, $10.00, $12.00, $15.00, $20.00 and $25.00 per 100. CARNATIONS $5.00, $6.00, $8.00 and $10.00 per 100. Of course we have All Other Seasonable Flowers and Greens. EARLY ORDERS SOLICITED. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Milwaukee. AllERICAX BEAUTIES SCARCE. Business has been quiet for the past sveek. Chrysanthemums are practical- ly out of the market, carnations up to standard, and Paper White nar- cissi are coming in quite plentifully. Lilies are now in greater demand, which is no doubt due to the fact that the chrysanthemums are gone. Lily of the valley and violets are in supply enough to fill all orders. Richmond and American Beauties are a scarce article in this market. There are enough green goods to supply the de- mand. NOTES. Henry Doljberphul, for many years with Holton & Hunkel Co., in the plant department, has leased the green- houses of R. Heiden on the Green Bay road and intends growing stock for the local market. Holton & Hunkel Co. is entirely sold out of poinsettias at the greenhouses. They have a fine lot of blooming plants which are selling readily. — Kaufman, formerly of Kaufman -": Eschrich, has purchased the green- houses formerly owned by A. Burmeis- ter. Heitman & Baerman contemplate the addition of several new houses to their range. A. F. Kellner is. a busy man with Christmas decorations of all kinds. Visitors : Mrs. Phulsinger, Racine; M. B. Lassen. Racine; Mrs. Hinchliffe, Racine; F. Kesting, West Bend. The howling scores at the last meet- ing were : Currle Zweltcl Harp nalllrtfly /ggebr't Pohl . . , . .170 114 132 . .143 170 151 ..127 107 144 . .14fi 102 127 ..112 140 96 ..180 140 144 . .ISI l.W l.W Nohos . Holtcin Leidiger Hunk.I Manos . KellTier Splimitz ..111 104 192 ..204 172 179 ..128 148 114 ..104 138 138 ..128 164 128 ..163 165 , .115 G. R. IH. C. FORD Wholesale and Commission Florist c» 38701 Tcleplionc ^iV' Madison Sq. 3871 I 121 West Twenty Eighth Street I Fancy Carnations, Am. Beauties, My Marylands, Hilda, Killarneys, I Violets, Valley and all seasonable flowers. L I Nevada City, Nev. — Fourth Assist- ant W. H. Gallagher and a number of rangers are planting 15,000 seedlings in the burnt area in the Rock Creek district. Lawkence, Mass. — William P. Re- gan, the popular florist, was married November 30th to Miss Mary A. 1. Maynard. After a honeymoon trip the couple will return to this city. Mitchell, S. D. — Articles of Incor- poration have been filed by a firm un- der the name of the Mitchell Green- houses and Nurseries, The Newburys, proprietors, to conduct a florist and nursery business. The firm is capital- ized at .$100,000, and is incorporated by Charles E., Edwin C, Elizabeth A., and Jessie E. Newbury and Frank J. Herrick. /p/A The American Florist. ii69 ROSES EXTRA FANCY KILLARNEY, WHITE KILLARNEY, RICHMOND, BRIDE AND MARYLAND. ALSO Carnations of Quality. A large supply for Christmas in all the leading varieties. Exceptionally Fine Red, White and Pink. No Order Too Large. No Order Too Small. HOERBER BROS. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., "SS^i^ ' Chicago. A. MOLTZ. MAURICE L. GLASS. A. Moltz & Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 55 and 57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK Telephone Madison Square 617. We have at all times a full supply of all flowers in market. Do not hesitate to send your holiday orders here. Store open from 5 a.m. to 6 p. m. When in Town Call and Sec Us and be Convinced. 1160 The American Florist. Dec. 16. Charles Millang, WHOLESALE FLORIST 55 & 57 West 26th St., Phone 7062 Madison Square, NEW YORK FOR THE HOLIDAYS we will have a full line of Specialties : Lilies, Carnations, Violets, Orchids -WRITE, PHONE OR TELEGRAPH. Chlcag:o. TRADE A LITTLE QUIET. The lull which invariably follows a holiday and which is always felt for a short time before Christmas is on and the trade in all lines is quiet. Society functions are not held for the few days before the holidays, the. buy- ing of presents and other shopping occupying the attention of the people and much money spent in entertaining is diverted to other channels, so the flower business generally is a little quiet at this time. But although the demand is not great yet it is large enough to take the supply on hand. The taking of the chrysanthemum out of the market always leaves a large void to be filled and it takes quite a little time for "the other crops to catch up and stock up the market, so there is a good sale for all the best quality stock coming into the market, the only surplus noted being in white stock which does not sell quite as quickly as the colored, and the only really shortages are orchids and gardenias of which more could be sold. Ameri- can Beauty roses are not in great sup- ply, but there are just about enough received to fill the orders. Richmond is coming in in grand shape and many of the growers have timed their crops splendidly for the holiday trade, ' Some elegant stock is now being received. Killarney is also good and in splendid supply. White Killarney hangs a lit- tle at times. The demand for yellow roses increases and all that.-ar* re- ceived are quickly disposed of. Carna- tions are in good supply and of splen- did quality; the colored varieties sell well with white a little slow. Violets are coming in plentifully and the quality is grand. Sweet peas are of fine grade, some fine long stemmed flowers being offered in the several colors. Lilies are a little more plenti- ful and lily of the valley is of most excellent grade. Paper White narcissus and Roman hyacinths are received in plentiful supply. Tulips are also to be seen at several of the stores, but they are quite short in stem. Orders for Christmas greens are being re- ceived and the trade promises large: the quality of all kinds is good. The retail stores have taken on a Christ- mas look, the greens being displayed and the potted plants adorn the stores and windows, some very fine plants of poinsettias, begonias, azaleas and cyclamen being shown. The growers have done these finely this year and they make a splendid display in the Dissolution of Partnership NOTICE is hereby given tliat KESSLER BROTHERS of 113 West 28th Street, New York, have dis- soh-ed partnership; and tliat WILLIAM KESSLER, the successor to the above named iirm, will continue to con- duct the Plant and Cut Flower Business at the same address, where a most cordial welcome awaits all. Kessler Brothers 113 West 28th Street, New York Telephone 2336 Madison Square. s,everal shops. Everybody is looking forward to fine Christmas trade and indications are that their hopes will be fulfilled. NOTES. Vaughan & Sperry have made ar- rangements to handle large quantities of poinsettias for the holidays and ex- pect to have plenty of this choice stock to supply their many customers. Roses, carnations and other season- able stock of fine quality is arriving at this store daily. A large supply, 200 cases, of specially fine boxwood, is on hand for the holiday trade. The Chicago Carnation Co. is book- ing a large number of orders for rooted cuttings for January 1 delivery. Wash- ington, Manager Pyfer's favorite flower, seems to have made a hit with the growers for it is included in nearly every order that comes in. A large quantity of choice lily- of the valley is now a daily arrival at this store. A visit to the Peter Reinberg estab- lishment this week found the stock looking in fine condition with a good cut of Richmond roses assured for the holiday trade. The Killarneys and American Beauties are arriving at the store in fair sized quantities, and find a_ ready sale. The J. B. Deamud Co. is showing a fine line of seasonable stock with roses, carnations and violets showing up ex- ceptionally well. Green goods are seen here in quantities and a large supply is in stock to take care of the Christ- mas trade. Zech & Mann are enjoying a fine shipping trade and large quantities of choice roses and carnations are sent out daily. Richmond, Killarney, White Killarney and My Maryland roses are leaders at this hustling house this week. D. E. Freres is offering a fine grade of roses and carnations in addition to much other seasonable stock. Miss H. V. Tonner, who also has space in this store, is showing a fine grade of vio- lets and some fancy carnations. igri. The American Florist. 1161 J.A BUDLONG 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALI ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS „»-,.,nR c- A Specialty GROWER OF CUT FLOWERS Long Distance Phone Central 3120 WE OFFER FOR CHRISTMAS Roses and Carnations Of exceptionally good quality as well as Our Own Valley of which we shall have a continuous supply BOUVARDIA Red. White and Pink in heavy supply, just the thing to top off your Christmas Boxes, Baskets and Bouquets. Can furnish in stems from (> to .10 inches. A splendid Christmas novelty — give your customers something new. MIGNONETTE O ne quality, good heavy spikes. Also Violets, Narcissus, Hyacinths, Lilies, Sweet Peas, Stevia, Asparaj^us and all other greens. CHRISTMSS PRICE LIST M*dt^ upon .Vpplication We shall have to offer some very fine Specials of Richmond, Maryland, Jardlne, WhitelKUlarney.'and Hnk Klllarney, which will be billed accordingly. Also plenty of all other seasonable stock. NOTE:— We dSSlre that you place your orders early. Don't wait until the last minute only to learn that stock is well ordered up. Owing to lack of time during holidays, orders from new AlStomers should contain suitable refer- ences, for should your name not be rated in the agencies, shipments will be sent C. O. D. Store open from 7-30 A M. until 6 P. M. Carnations . All Varieties and Colors. VIOLETS Fine Ones, Large Quantities. Lilac Receiving daily shipments of the finest quality. SWEET PEAS Pink, Lavender and White. Lily of the Valley and Roses Short and long distance shipments will receive careful attention. Consignments of High Quality Stock Solicited. Wholesale Florist, Telephone 6335 Madison Square, 45 West 28th St., NEW YORK Bassett & Washburn's large ship- ments include a very fine grade of all kinds of seasonable stock, especially Richmond, Rhea Raid, Killarney and White Killarney roses and carnations. The latter will be in full crop for Christmas, when some fine blooms of O. P. Bassett will be obtainable. The sweet peas continue to arrive in large quantities and some extra fancy stock is very noticeable. "Wm. Graff, of Graff Bros., Colum- bus, O., was in the city this w^eek buying stock for his holiday trade. His firm is doing much advertising in his city and carried a quarter of a page last Sunday in one of Columbus' leading dailies. E. E. Pieser says business this month was very good, the first seven days be- ing especially so. His firm, Kennicott Bros. Co., will have a large supply of Helen Prick chrysanthemums for Christmas. John Starrett is kept very busy at the Hotel La Salle arranging the dec- orations for the numerous banquets and other social affairs that are con- tinually being held at this well-known hostelry. Sinner Bros, are showing a fine grade of White and Pink Killarney roses and carnations. The cut will be large for Christmas and John expects to have plenty to supply all his customers. Edw. Amerpohl, of Janesville, Wis., was in the city this week looking up stock for the holiday trade. He re- ports business good with the outlook bright for Christmas. Wm. F. Schofield is enjoying a busy season with plenty of funeral work. 1162 The American Florist. Dec. i6. "The Busiest House in Chicago" p o I N S E T T II A S B E G A R U E T E 1 N E S S CARNATIONS VIOLETS TT^E offer you tliis year as in ^^ years past, the best the market affords at strictly market rates. Our stock is complete, but advance orders are heavy, and we \\ ould advise you to get your orders in early, so that you will not wake up Christmas morning with an empty stocking. With the Compliments of the Season. R O s E S R I C H |V1 O N D R E D E R R I E S J. B. DEAMUD CO. Everything in Cut Flowers and Greens phones I L.D. Central 3155. f Automatic 44-389. 160 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago The Geo. Wittbold Co.'s greenhouses at Edgebrook have certainly taken on a holiday appearance and the way the stock goes out is a sight to see. Orders from all parts of the country as far southwest as Mexico and Guate- mala are being filled and shipped out at the earliest possible moment. Poin- settias, azaleas, rhodendrons, hya- cinths and other Christmas blooming plants ar-^ seen here in all their glory but are being ordered so fast that those who intend to secure some from this firm had better step lively or they will be disappointed. The Chicago Flower Growers' A.sso- ciation is doing a fine business and is supplying their customers with a very fancy grade of all seasonable cut flowers. Christmas orders are being booked and a most satisfactory trade is looked for. This firm is offering a large supply of holly oak which is very effective for decorations and promises to be one of the leading Christmas greens. The Pulverized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, is autting their pure sheep manure on the market in five pound boxes and are making some liberal inducements to the retail florist to carry this line of goods in stock. AH who are interested would do well to communicate with Dwight li, Harris, genial manager of this en- terprising company. H. N. Brun's fine grade of lily of the valley has acquired a great reputation with the growers, and his Chicago Market Brand is a strain selected by his own representative in Europe. Good lily of the valley pips are scarce this year and this stock is in fine con- dition. John Kruchten's long suit is a large supply of roses and a fair sized quan- tity of extra fancy carnations. Sweet peas, gardenias, Paper White nar- cissus and other seasonable stock is arriving in large quantities with large cuts promised for the holiday trade. A bouncing baby boy arrived at the home of Harry S. Garland at Des Plaines, last Wednesday, December 6. The young chap, Harry S. Jr., is doing nicely and is going to assist his father a little later to manufacture the gutter that has a reputation. Phil. Schupp is supplying J. A. Bud- ling's customers with a fine grade of Richmond. My Maryland, American Beauty, Killarney and White Killar- ney roses. The cut of the first named is large and promises to continue so until after the holidays. The A. Dietsch Co. has booked an order for four greenhouses, 24x150 feet, for the American Rose and Plant Co., of Springfield, O. A couple of other good sized orders were also booked re- cently and will help to keep the fac- tory busy all winter. Any gardener or florist in this vi- cinity who would like to secure a beautiful calendar for 1912 would do well to write to Hitchings & Com- pany, Elizabeth. New Jersey, inclos- ing the coupon found elsewhere in this issue. Hoerber Bros.' stock is arriving in fine shape at the store, but goes out about as fast as it comes in. Several good sized orders for Christmas have already been booked and everything points to a banner year. The Deerfleld Nurseries are going to make an addition to their greenhouse plant and have already placed an or- der for material with the Geo. M. Garland Co. of Des Plaines. C. W. Ward, of Queens, N. Y., and Detroit, Mich., was a visitor this week, en route to Louisiana where he will spend the winter near New Orleans. LARGE SUPPLY- Richmond Roses and Violets M. C. GUNTER6ERG, 82-84-86 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Chas. W. McKellar is now receiving much larger quantities of orchids and expects to have a large supply of these beautiful flowers for the holidays. Buchbinder Bros., manufacturers of florist ice-boxes, are enjoying a busy season and selling many refrigerators to the trade. George Stanger. formerly employed here, left December 8 to enter the em- ploy of the Park Flora Co., San Fran- cisco, Calif. Miss Ida Evert is still showing some fine chrysanthemums at her stand in the Batavia Greenhouse Co.'s store. The Des Plaines Floral Co. is going into the rooted carnation cuttings bus- iness more heavily this season. John Grossman, Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s bookkeeper, visited his folks in Evansville, Ind., last week. Rober & Radke of Maywood have a nice lot of poinsettias for their Christmas trade. C. M. Dickenson is in New York on a combined business and pleasure trip. tgit. The American Florist. lies ¥ ■^ XtXtXtXiXtXt^ytXt'ti.Xi.XtXi.Xi.XtXtXi.XtXtXtXtXtXi.'^XtXi.Xi.Xi.Xi.'^XtXt'fi.^XtXi.'^^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Bassett 8 Washburn \ WE ARE GROWERS jS Medium 12 00 to 15 00 Medinm $10 00 to $12 00 Good Short 10 CO Short 6 00 to 8 00 Beauties, Roses Carnations \ f^ ^ ^ g WE GROW ALL THE STOCK WE SELL AND J r GUARANTEE IT TO BE STRICTLY FRESH |j ^ Fine Crops of Pink and White Killarney, Fancy Long ft t Beauties and Carnations j{ CHRISTMAS PRICE LIST I j^ specials, 36-inch stems and over $12 00 per dozen 9 jt» :;0 inch stems $8 00 to 10 00 per dozen ^ k^ 24 inch stems 6 00 per doze« fk iff 15 to 20 inch stems $4 00 to 5 00 per dozen ^ g) 12 inch stems :'. 00 per dozen V| §i 'E^la.&eL :^eld ler dozen PlXlk I^illa.ime^ Per 100 ^ t^ Specials extra long $6 00 Extra select $20 00 to $26 00 «^ ^ Good length $4 00 to 5 00 Good length 15 00 to 18 00 V| r ,, ^- o nn Medium 12 00 ?• a Medium 3 00 ^^^^^ g Oq ^^ j^ . 'T Short 1 60 to 2 OO J* h ^RlolimOXlds Per lOO :S^etrylekT\€L and F>e>x'les <^ «i Extra long $25 00 , Per 100 ^ W ,- J , .1, tiunn. on fin Extra long $20 00 " -, Goodlengtb $18 00 to 20 00 Good length 15 00 4 r' MeHinm 12 00 to 15 00 at«j,«„, »in nn t„ tio nn •' O a]ma.t:ion.s «J Per 100 Per 100 A ^ Extra long red (Bassett) $12 00 Extra long fancy Enchantress $8 00 ^ ^ Good length red (Bassett) 10 00 Winsor ..6 00 ^ r Extra long fancy white 8 00 ^ f» Ferns, per 1000, 2 00 Jf f{ Harlsli Lilies per doz. $2 CO; per 100, $16 00 Select pink and white Sweet Pea per 100, $0 76 to 1 00 <^ «; Narcissus Paper White, per 100 $3 00 to 4 00 SmUax,perdoz 1 60 to 2 00 <^ ^ Lily of tke TaUey, per 100 3 00 to 4 00 AdUatuin, per 100 1 00 to 1 60 2 2 Asparagas, sprays, per 100 00 to 4 00 Oalax, green, per 1000 100 J J: Sprengerl, per 100 2 00 to 00 Oalax, bronze, per 1000 100 5 fi Buy Direct of the Grower and Get the Fresh Stock ;# t Office and SUr 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICA60. Greenhtuses: HINSDALE, ILL t ^ Long Distance Phone. Central 14 S7 0^ it rm 1164 The American Florist. Dec. t6, ^^*A/SA0f^ OF HIGH GH FOB GH Large Supplies ot i\mf\m Mm. Mrs. Jardine ail WE HAVE ALL THE g^^ ;\^ 1^> 1XT i STANDARD AND BEST NEW ^^ .^r^ JtSL JS^ J,\ Buy from Us and get the best stock n American Beauties Richmond 24-inch stems 20-inch stems 15-inch stems 60-inch stems 48-inch stems 36-inch stems 30-inch stems Kiliarney Extra special, 40 to 48-inch stems Selects, 30 to 36 Fancy 24 Medium 20 Good Short stems 60-inch stems 48 Extra specials, Selects, Fancy, 36 to 40 Medium, 24 to 30 Good Short stems. White Kiliarney Extra specials, 40 to 48-inch stems Selects, 30 to 36 Fancy, 24 Medium, 20 Good Short stems, WIETOR 162 North WabasI tgii. The American Florist. 11G6 ff*^^W^ E QUALITY ilmiond. Killarneu. White Killarneu. 1616 Jolm R0§6§. r I o N s- is market at the most lardine Fancy, 15-inch stems Good, 10 Uncle John Fancy, 12-inch stems Good, 8 Carnations Select, red, pink and white Fancy, red, pink and white Good, red, pink and white AND CAN SUPPLY THE BEST GRADE IN QUANTITY reasonable prices* Easter Lilies, Valley, Ferns, Sprengeri and Asparagus Sprays We have the finest stock^in 'Chicago in abundant supply. Large flowers on stifF stems well clothed with luxuriant foliage. Write for prices. MOTHERS. venue, CHICSGO. L166 The American Florist. Dec. i6. A FEW FACTS YOU When you get your estimates Garland invented the first iron Gutter and has been improving it from time to time nevai is now put through a special process w hich makes it semi -malleable. The first twenty-seven foot or so-called Western Type of house which is recommended y Geo. M. Garland. \\ e were not the originators of the truss construction, but we were the first toee offer today the highest type of Trussed Iron Frame Construction that is on the market. Th^^^.^ A MODERN HOUSE OF TODAY. The iron rafters used in our construction as shown in the above illustration is supported with trussing so as to give the maximum strength required in this thirty-four foot width house and cast the minimum amount of shade. submit blue prints showing half size de- tails of our construction. Let us hear from you at your earliest possible con- venience. Write to Lock Box S. IP03V IVO'W Garland Co Geo. M. Garland Co., Lock Box S. Please send yonr literature about Garland Construction to Name ... Address City State 1168 The American Florist, Dec. t6. Wc Arc Well Prepared with a large quantity of choice Beauties, Rich- mond, Killarney, Wiiife Kiiiarney, Bride and Bridesmaid Roses, Carnations, Greens and other seasonable stock To Fill Your Christmas Orders and would be pleased to quote you prices now. Our stock is of as good a quality as you can find in this market and we are confident that we can please you. Zech & Mann 162 N. Wabash Ave. L. D. Phone Central 3284 CHICAGO SINNER BROS. 82-84-86 E. Randolph St., Chicago JiF* It would be a great pleasure for us to quote you prices and book your order for cut flowers for Christmas. Write for prices. Wietor Bros, are cutting a fine grade of American Beauty, Richmond, Kil- larney, White Killarney, Mrs. Jardine and Uncle John roses, and a large quantity of choice carnations. The cut is getting larger every day and the long hoped for crops for Christmas now promise to be on time which will help things out considerably and en- able them not only to take care of their regular customers, but a few more as well. N. J. is devoting most of his time to grading the American Beauty roses that are of exceptionally fine quality and a credit to this old es- tablished firm. A customer In a wes- tern Oklahoma city wrote this firm a very complimentary letter last week in which he stated that the carnations he received for Thanksgiving carried well and reached him in the best possible condition. James McHutchison of McHutchison & Co., of New York, was a most wel- come visitor here this week. His talk on South America at the club meeting last week was very interesting and was considered a treat by all those who were present. Otto Lang of Dallas, Tex., was in the city this week looking up stock for his Christmas trade. The genial Texan reports business very good with a rec- ord-breaking Thanksgiving trade and the outlook very bright for Santa Claus day. Curtis Kindler. of the Raedlein Bas- ket Co., left December 10 for Ebersdorf. Germany, to visit his'' firm's factories and select stock for ii^xt year's trade. F. A. Longren and Clifford Pruner, E. H. Hunt's hustling traveling repre- sentatives, are helping out at the store during the holiday rush. R. W. Peterson, representing J. A. Peterson, the well-known grower of Westwood, Cincinnati, O., called on the trade here this week. Humphrey Bros., of Columbus, O., have placed an order for a large sized greenhouse with the John C. Moninger Co. Miss M. C. Gunterberg is featuring a fine grade of violets and a large quantity of Richmond roses. A. Miller of A. Henderson & Co., has returned from a successful business trip through the west. Mrs. Wm. Feninger of Toledo, C, renewed old acquaintances in this city this week. Anton Then is confined to his home with pneumonia and bronchitis. Henry Wietor is hunting big game in the vicinity of Cascade, la. tf)ll. The American Florist. 1169 Cut Flowers I E. H. HUNT FOR ALL OCCAUONB. FLORISTS* SUPPLIES TOO. SEND FOR PRICE LIST. 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO KENNICOn BROS. WHOLISALX CUT FLOWERS 1 as- 185 N.WabithAve L. D. Pbone Central 466. Chicago Wi will hart ai.rtblDe Id thi Uo* ol CUT FLOWERS and GREENS tkit TOO mar want II anybody bat It, at Chicago market piicet on day ol sbipment Vantio). the American Florist when writing Geo. Reinberg Wholesale Florist 162 N. Wabash Avenue, 6HIGA60. Mention the American Florist when writint The large supply of stock that is ar- riving at Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s store is of fine quality and sells readily. American Beauty. Richmond, Killar- ney, White Killarney, My Maryland and Mrs. Aaron Ward roses are fine as are also the carnations which ,are of unusually large size. Fine poin- settias. sweet peas, violets, orchids and other choice flowers in season can be seen at this busy house, where trade is very lively nowadays. H. Van Gelder is having some new electric light fixtures installed in the Percy Jones' store this week. We can not help but wonder why some florist does not lease the unoccupied space in this store for the location is an ideal one and is well equipped for the con- ducting of a wholesale business. A baby boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Krueger on Friday, December 8. Grandpa George Reinberg is going to teach the young chap the wholesale business when he grows a little older. The John C. Moninger Co. is en- joying a very busy season and its large factory is kept running in full blast to turn out the material for the many orders that it has booked. Mrs. Fred Strail is helping out at John Mangel's during the holiday rush and can be seen pleasantly waiting on the many customers that patron- ize this well known store. W. N. Rudd is attending the annual meeting of the State Horticultural So- ciety at TJrbana this week and is on the programme for an address. Miss Agnes Rigden of Ottawa visited the local market this week. J. A. Sikuta has closed his store on N. State street. "Visitors : A. F. J. Baur, Indianapo- lis, Ind.: J. L. Johnson. De Kalb, Otto -Lang. Dallas, Tex.; J. F. Goodlive, Geo, W. Canton, Zanes villa, O.; Joseph H. Hill and John A. Evans, Richmond, Ind.; A. L. Glaser, Dubuque. la.; E. J. Pancourt. representing S. S. Pennock- Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Headquarters (or ORCHIDS and Fancy Stock CHAS. W. McKELLAR, 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing E.C.AMLINGCO. THB LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1677. VtoMe Hover MM'Keto Chicago. Dec. 13 Perdoz. Rosea, Beauty, specials 12 00 36 in 10 00 30in 9 00 24-in 8 00 2(-in 6 00 18 In 5 00 12in 3 00 tihort 1 003) 2 00 Per IfO ■• Killarney 8 OOS.'S 00 White Killarney 8 00@25 00 Richmond... 8 00@40 00 Prince de Bulcarie 12 0ue25 00 •• Mrs. Aaron Ward 12 00825 00 My Maryland 8 00@25 00 •■ Perle 8 00ffi25 00 Melody 8 00325 00 Bride 8 000)25 00 Bridesmaid 8 00ai2S 00 Rhea Reid 8 00^35 00 •• Unclejohn 10 OOf 15 00 •• Mrs.Jardine 10 00®15 00 •' Mr«. Marshall Field 6 00025 00 Carnations ■• C0@10 00 Bouvardia ^ ""..^ „ „„ Gardenias SOU® 9 00 Cattleyas per doz.. 9 00ffil2 00 Dendr. Formoaum...per doz., 5 0. ® 6 00 Phalsenopsis 15 00 Oncidiums. , ^^ "^ VandaCcerulea perdoz.. 3 00 Liliuoi Harrisii perdoz.. ISO Mignonette 6 00^8 00 Paper Whites 3 00® 4 00 Poinsettias perdoz , 3 OOftS 00 Romans 3 OO* 4 01 Stevia 1 50'( 2 00 Sweet Pea's" 1 SOi? 2 ( 0 TuUps . lOOffllOOO Valley 3 000 5 00 Violets.' Single 2 00® 2 50 Double 2 000 2 50 Adiantum Croweanum 1 00® 1 50 Boxwood perbunch, 25 Ferns per 1000. 2 lO Galax bronze \\ 155° green ' ' "" Leucothoe i^ Mexican Ivy C'cna. en Plumosus String each. SOf 60 Smilax per doz.. 1 5082 00 Snrengeri. Plumosus Sprays ... 3 00® 4 00 Winter Berries oer case. 1 50® 5 TO New York. — Charles B. Austin has leased a store at 3-5 East Twenty- eighth street. „,___7 GROWERS — SHIPPERS nf-™-T "!:!r CUT FLOWEpc»^^ ^ V^ IM R. WUASH AVE. *S* ^ OOODUIEV DnmiES Mention the American Florist wTien writinf WIETOR BROS. ?^r^if"'!f Cut Flowers All telerrapfa and telephone ordera rWeo prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO .•• Percy Jones i 56 E. Randoipli St., CHICAGO | 4.L Randall Co. 66 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO. L. D. Pbone Central 1496. Private £xchAit#e AU Departineats. If you do not receire our price list regularly, a postal card will bring it. tlention the American Florist when writimo Zech&Mann Wholesale Fioriats Room 218, 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Telepbonc, Central 3284. W. P. KVLK JOSEPH POBRSTBR Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Lang Distance PhoBe. Randolph 381B, John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. 1170 The American Florist. Dec. i6. Beauties Boxwood Exceptional quality and value in Fancy Beauties. Stems 06 inches to 48 inches long. 50-lb. crate, $7.50. The best Boxwood at an exceedingly low price. Bouvardia Bronze Qalax pink and Red. Large orders should be placed in advance. New crop. Qaality and price right. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., Wholesaie Florists, N. W. Gor. 12th and Race St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. WHITE LILAC Sure to Give Satisfaction. Give Your Good Customers Something They Wtll Appreciate. PITTSBURG ^^gOAJ^J^XJ^i^ 00, CLEVELAND Boston. BUSINESS FAIR. We have had one of the most beau- tiful week's weather for this time ever on record. Some of the shrewd ad. men ought to boom Boston as a win- ter resort, but next week we may be buried in snow. Business continues fairly good. Carnations the past few days have been somewhat druggy, yet we have much for which to be thank- ful. Roses are in good quality. Indi- cations are now that unless we have extremely cold weather there will be no great scarcity of flowers for Christ- mas. NOTES. Welch Bros, are in the midst of their annual rush. An advaiice shipment of several hundred cases of boxwood sprays and holly was the opening gun for the Christmas trade. We noted some excellent Killarney, Lady Hill- ingdon and My Maryland roses, sweet paas and lily of the valley. P. Welch, talking of holiday trade, says from the orders already received it promises to be a record breaker. Steam coal has advanced 80 cents per ton. It is reported that many of the coal carrying roads are working the mines 24 hours each day and stor- ing the coal in New York. This looks like trouble. Coal that was sold f. o. b. $3.30 is today $4.10. Those growers who have contracts are safe. It brought back old memories when we saw some well grown camelias in T. P. Galvin's window. The flower may not have any stem, but there is ■a. certain fascination about the plant that it usually sells quickly. The Growers' Sales Co. is to occupy the adjoining store to Julius A. Zinn's. It has been sub-leased from T. P. Galvin. This will make two markets, two wholesalers and two retailers all within a few yards on Park street. Wm. Sim is sending in some nice sweet peag. Lady Hillingdon is still making good. Mac. Pittsburg. GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS. The beginning of December finds every one talking Christmas and few seem to arrive at the same conclusion. One thing seems assured, and that is all growers will be on full crop. There should be no scarcity of anything. Box- wood and other holiday goods are be- ing moved in quantity. NOTES. The green goods men are now lo- cated and are making things hustle. Wm. Loew is at 647 and Joe Jones at 931 Liberty avenue. Jack Thompson, manager of the Zei- ger Co.'s Highland avenue store, is laid up with a bad attack of rheumatism. Philadelthia. Dec. 13. e'er luu Rosea. Beaaty.axtra 35 00@£0 00 first 20 00630 00 Brides and Maida 4 00@15 00 •• KJIlaroey 4 OOSl.5 00 ■' White Killarney 4 00915 00 Callas ,12 OCfflSOO Cattleyaa 50 00@75 00 GardeDtas per doz., 3 0094 00 Lllium Harrisii 10 00ai2 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00© 5 00 Marguerites 7595 1 50 Narcitsus 2 009 4 00 SoapdragoDa .. 6 00S15 00 Stevia per bunch. 25 Sweet Peas 759 1 25 Violets, single 759 1 50 double 759 150 Adiantnm 1 00© 1 50 Asparagus per bnnch. 50 Smilax 15 00920 00 Buffalo. Dec. 13 Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 40 00950 00 lancy 30 00035 00 ■"r~— '" extra 20 00930 00 No.l 1000@I200 No. 2 40Ga 600 BonSilene 3 OOffi 4 00 Perle.. 4 C0»5) 8 00 Maid and Bride 4 OOrt) 8 00 PinkKillarney 4 00(7)10 00 White Killarney 4 00(7 8 00 Richmond 4 003)10 00 My Maryland 4 CO(J 8 00 Caroailons 2 OOa 4 (0 Callas 800(7110 00 Lllium Lonel6arum 10 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 OOa 4 00 Mignonette 3 009 4 00 Narcissus Paper White 3 00 Romans 3 00 Violets 759 2 00 Adiantum Croweanum 750 1 SO Asparagus, per bunch. 359 50 Asparagus Sprengerl,. 359 SO Asparagus Str 503 60 PiTTSBORO, Dec, 13. Par 100 Roses, Beauty, special 15 00320 00 extra 10 00312 00 No.l 5 00 Bride. Bridesmaid 2 003 6 00 Chatenay 2 003 6 00 Killarney 2 003 6 00 •■ My Maryland 2 003 6 00 Richmond 2 003 6 00 Carnations 2 0C9 3 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Lllium LooglSornm 10 00 Lilyof the Valley 4 00 OncidiuDjs 3 009 4 00 Sweet Peas 503 1 00 Violets, single 359 50 double 75 Adiantnm 1 60 Aaparagus Sprengerl, per bunch, 35 sprays per bnoch. 35 Cincinnati. Dec. 13. Roses, Beauty per doz., 753 3 00 Per 100 Bride. Bridesmaid 2 003 5 OU Killarney 2 003 4 00 My Maryland 2 009 5 00 Perle 3 009 5 00 Richmond 3 003 6 00 Carnations 1 509 3 0« Llllnm GIganteum 8 00310 00 Lily of the Valley 3 0005 00 Violets, double 359 50 single 50 Adiantum 1003 150 Asparagus Plumosus per hunch. 25 Asparagus Sorengerl per bunch. 25 ^^tf^^fe^ Give u a \ '^^tNN YORK J Trial We can ^neaaeyoo. ;ii Roses, Caraatlons and all Icinds of Seasonable Flowers In Stock. WM. F. KASTING CO.c^S" iai73PJf.A.XjC3 TM. TT . nerists' SappUes and Wire Desist. THE MUNK FLORAL GO. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS and Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Columbus, Ohio Hoffmeister Floral Co. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Olilo Wholesale Growers of EASTER LILIES, r>J,^%^r^. Write for prices Telephone West 562. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Company WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Sevenik SfrNt, PITTSIURGH, PI. tention the American Florist when writing C. E. CRITCHELL 34.36 Third Atc. East, CINCniNATI, O. Wholesale Commission Florist Coniignments Solicited Complete Stock of Floriits' GreansandSoppllea Mention the American Florist when writing Win. Cromack, Irwin, was painfully hurt one day last week, when a shed ' ] fell upon him. J. igri. The American Florist. 1171 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Cut Strings, 8 feet long, BOc each. Pink Killarney, Rose Plants ) Own Root Stock. Send for Prices. ' W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. WELCH BROTHERS, ZZa DCTOaaklre St., BOSTON, MASS. Acacia Pubescens, American Beauty, bailey. Carnations, Killarney, Richmond, Marylaid and other seasonable stock. A Good Place to Buy SL^»?SS Palms, Ferns Bulbs and Florists' Supplies. Wnte next time you need anything C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaulcee, Wis- VA.A.«. tk .%..t ii. .«t J>, ft^-n <|, THE J. M. McGullougti's Sons Co., [ Wiolisale Coiilssloi Florlsh. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICmD.^^ Sptcltl itteotioD riTao to Shipping Orlcri, Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES SEEDS and BULBS. Prict Llil on Application. 316 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, OHIO. [ Pbont MaiQ 584. nr'iriMi"i»"M'*i"icii"ir'M'M'^irirn'' Philadelphia. SUPPLY IS SHORT. The demand for flowers the past week shows that the large quantity of stock required for Thanksgiving week was not enough, for the market has been cleaned up daily. The call is still for more. Prices are advancing and the quality of all kinds of stock is much improved. The unusual weath- er conditions of the past three or four days, from Friday until Monday of this week, when the glass has hardly touched the freezing point and has been more often above 50°, is making the rose- stock particularly much softer, the Killarneys especially coming in any- thing but tight and close. There will certainly be a change before long. The plant men are taking advantage of the mild weather and hurrying out all the orders so as to avoid the risk of frost. Chrysanthemums are about done, al- though there are still a few fine Jeanne Nonins. All growers who had crops of the late varieties have done well this year, as the demand for good flow- ers has been unusual, being at all times greater than the supply. Aside from roses, flowers that are leaders on the market now are white lilac, snap- dragon, mignonette and sweet peas. The latter are coming finer each week and will be a factor in the holiday trade. Violets are not at all plentiful. There is plenty of good lily of the val- ley and cattleya orders are more easily filled than they were two weeks ago. It looks as if there would be a good supply for Christmas. Cypripediums are also in demand. All kinds of green goods clean up daily, bunch asparagus and adiantum being on everybody's list as indispensible. The plant men are worked up to their fullest capacity in getting their orders out. The express companies. Philadelphia only has two. the Adams and the United States, but to get the business they keep men sta- tioned at the greenhouses with eyes on the packing shed and vans within call so that the growers are saved the expense of delivery to the stations, which is quite an item when one con- siders the immense lot sent out for the Christmas trade. The quality of the stock is quite up to the standard of other years. Poinsettias have never been seen in better shape. The Robert Craig Co., who make a specialty of this gorgeous plant, have a splendid stock, now about all sold out. Jacob Becker has also a large house full and they could not be done better than GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 3209. 448 Mil waulcee p. O. Box 206. St'. Milwaukee,Wis. Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe Hover MM*Kete Milwaukee. Dec. 13. Roses Beanty...per doz.. 1 2536 00 Killarney 3 00012 00 Richmond 3 00 6028 I Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST 55 and 57 West 26th St., IMF v^ YflDK Telephones: 7062-7063 Madison. I"^N- *T ■ VrN*.M% Traendly £ Schenck, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, NEW YORK 131 & 133 WEST 2SUl ST Phones: 708 and 799. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERSi in two colors od gummed paper: your card. etc.. in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red Price per 500. $2.85; per 1000. $4.50. Samples on reQuest. Electro of leaf, postpaid. {1,25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLOBIST CO.. 440 S Dearborn St.. Chicago Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, he. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 34 West 28th St, NEW YORK. FHONKS J |g J ^ Madison 9q. COMiglUneiltS SoUctte 8 00 No. land No. 2. 2 OOcf 4 00 Richmond 3 00@15 00 Carnations 2 00@ 6 00 Cattleyaa SO COfeTS 00 Chrysanthemums 10 00^35 00 D. Formosum 20 C0a25 00 Gardenias 20 00ffi4n 00 Lilies. Longlflornm and Harrisii . 6 003) 8 00 Lllvof the Valley 2 00© 4 00 Oncidiuma.... .... 1 SO© 2 50 Sweet Peas., per doz. bunches, 1 SOS 2 00 Violets 50© 1 00 Adiantum Croweanum 50© 1 25 M. C. rORD Successor to rORD BROS. "aijj^™"" FRESH FLOWERS. 121 West 2 8th St., NinV TOKK Telep&one 3870-3871 Madison Sqiuu« Mention the American Florist when loritii Walter F.Sherida» WHOLESALE FLORIST, telepboDss: 3632 and 3633 Madlsoo So 131 & 133 West 28tli St., NEW YORK. WILLIAM H. KUEBLER Wkelesale Commlssioa Derter In CUT FLOWERS 28 WUlon^bT Street, Tel. 4591 Main. BROOKLTW, N. Y. Charles H. Tolly MADISON, NEW JERSEY Wholeaale Florirt Quysantheniain Norelties mj tpeeMtj, IVIoore, Hentz & Nash, WHOLESALE (OMMISSION FLORISTS S5 and 57 West 2eih Streat, NEW YORK. Telephone No, 756 Madison Square, Uention the American Florist when icriting BORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Rosea, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28tli St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Saaara Mention the American Florist when writing 1888 1911 GINTHER BROS. Wholesale Florists 110 West 28th Street, iu*:il/ VfkDK Tel, 551 Madison Square HICW ■ UKIV CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERGREENS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQUARE 1519-5893 119 West 28th Street NEW YORK KESSLER BROS. 113 W. 28th St NEW YORK. CUT FLOW^ERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madiison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt and satisfactory. Coosinaments sollctttd Mention the American Florist when writing 1174 The American Florist. Dec. 16, To FLORISTS and DECORATORS Beautiful English Holly CHRISTMAS profusely berried, grown at Port- land, Ore., on the fao-ous Crystal Springs Farm belong. ^ the Ladd estate, carefully and freshly cut for shipment, at the following prices, crated, f. o. b. Portland. 25 lbs 75c per lb. 50 lbs 60c per lb. 100 lbs 50c per lb. Orders filled strictly in rotation while stock lasts. Cash with order, or references. The Sibson Rose Nurseries 1180 Milwaukee Ave., Portland, Ore. BOUQIET GREEN Best quality at lowest ratei. We iratber our owD greens and bring by boat direct. Christinas Trees and Bou^s for Cemeteries. Northern Miciiigan Evergreen Nursery, H. Scbuenemann, S. W. cor. ClarliSt. Bridge. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writini Sunflowers. The most remarkable use to which the sunflower has been put is in the construction of battleships. The stalk of the plant is very pithy, and even when compressed into blocks this pith is capable of absorbing a tremendous quantity of water. These blocks. In which the pith retains some of its flex- ibility, have been employed with much success in the solution of the vexed problem of the lining of a battleship's sides. They are placed between two walls of steel, and the substance is so resilient that it completely closes up the hole made by the projectile, keep- ing out the water for a long time. Another little known use of the sun- flower is in the manufacture of cigars. There is not a part of the plant that is without commercial value. The seed, which is raised by hundreds of millions of pounds every year in Russia, makes a palatable edible oil, with a residue of seed cake for cattle, or it may be fed in the kernal to poultry. The blossoms furnish honey first and then an excellent yellow dye. As for the stalks, the Chinese are clever enough to get a sort of silky fiber from them, and they are also good for fuel and for the production of potash. In New England it is believed that the sun- flower "keeps away malaria." It Is also believed that the blossoms follow the sun in its daily course, but that is not true. — Newbern Sun. FANCY TERNS, MZo. New Crop Galax. Bronze or Green $1.25 per lOOO Sphagniim Moss, large balei $1.50 Lencotboe Sprays, Green... $1.00 per 100; $7 50 per 1000 Boxwood, per pound 20c; 50-pound case. $7.50 Magnolia Leaves. Imported Green and Bronze. Basket, $2.25; 6 baskets. $2 each Florists in the Middle and Western States can save money by placing their orders with us. A trial order solicited. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc., Wholesale Commission Florists and Florists' Supplies. 38-40 Broadway, All phone connections. DETROIT, MICK, Lencothoe Sprays, Fancy and Dagger Ferns. We bave handled a general line of decorative evergreens (or years and years, and have become convinced that to give the best satisfaction, we must cut-out several lines. We proDose to supply both Green and Bronze lencothoe. Long and Short, Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Qnality always guaranteed and yoa be the judge. Long Green Leucotboe, »i;.60 per 1000; short, $1.25 per 1000 " Bronze " 4.00 per 1000; " 2.00 per 1000 Fancy Ferns, good length l.OO per 1000 Dagger " " " l.OOperlOOO Cash with order unless you hare done business with us before. o^iaT."e'"o%e?i' T. J. RAY & CO., EIR Park, N. C. J. H. VON CANON & CO. Evergreens Fresh From The Woods Galax. Green, 50c eer 1060: $3.56 per case of 10.000. Ferns, Fancy aid Dagger, 80c per lOCO; $3.e0 per case of 5000 Green Lencothoe, reeular lengths. $1.75 per 1000. Gree» Lencothoe. lO to 16 inch. $1.00 per 1000. Laurel Leaves, 35c per 1000; Sbeet Moss,>5c per lb. Bronze Galax will be ready about Nov. 20. Cash with order. Wire Us Elk Park, N. C. BANNERS ELK, N. C. Z^r^Z- True English Holly Green and heavily berried. Also largest stock of Cut FlOWerS, Native Greens, etc., in the Northwest. SEATTLE CUT ELOWER EXCHANGE wire, Phone or write. 909 Post St., SEATTLE, WASH CHRISTMAS GREENS Wehaveeilra fine Ropings!in 20yard rolls at 4c. 5c and 6c per yard. Green Wreaths, 10 in.. $1.00; 12-in..$1.25; Uin., SI. 50; 16in.. $2.00 per dozen. Green MOM Wreaths, with Cape Flowers. 10 in. ,$150: 12 in., $2.00; 14ia.,$2,50; 15 in.. $3.00 per dozen. The newest thing out in QlrceB and Bronze Oak and Magnolia Leaves, in wreaths, 10 In.. SOc: 12>n..75c; 14 In., $1.00: 15-in..$150. These are wreaths that will keep for cemetery decorations all winter. We alse offer Green Blankets for grave coverings, 2)1 5 feel. $L'.00; 6feet.$3il0; 7 feet. $4.00 eacb. Boxwood Wreaths, 10 in. .50c; 12- in.,7Sc; 14in..$1.00; I6in., $1.50each; these will measure from 2 to 4 inches more when made up. Jap. Air Plants, in baskets and canoes, at $1.50. $2.00 and $2.50 per dozen. GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, 111. George Cotsonas&Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers In all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagger) Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax, Holly, Lencothoe Sprays, Princess Pine, Etc.. Delivered to all parts of United States and Canada 127W. 28tbSt., bel.6tb&7thATei.. Haw Yftrk Telephone 1202 Madison Sauare. ">'" ""■ Detroit, Mich. — The Scribner Floral Co., 604 Fort street, were the losers of a small amount of money by a stranger who asked to use the tele- phone and tapped the money drawer before leaving-. ^ In all kinds of ^^^^ wik.^ Evergreens flj^k ^KUUm Fancy and Dagger ^^^^^B HIV Ferns, Bronze and ^^H^^^B ^H^ Green Galax, Holly, ^^/w^^ jfT Lencothoe Sprays. / ^^^ »'» Prlnrom Plnn F.tc. • HOLLY Bouquet Green, Wreathing, Boxwood. Write or wire for prices. A. HENDERSON & CO. TaKpbone Randolph 2571. 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO We Ar« Now Booking Orders for Soothern Wild Smilai Shipment corameDcIng Sept. Ist. Natnraland 1^04^P4 Perpetnated Sheet SVWKjaositO I. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mention the American Florist when writing We Are Now Making Shipments of Southern Wild Smilax Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Iverjtblng In soathern Kver^eetia. BVERQRESN, ALA. Uention the American Florist wften writing igii. The American Florist. 1175 DESIONS OR CUT FLOWERS win be delivered for the trade In other cities by t; e firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities Indicated, nn Wire, Phone or Mai) Orders. KFNTiir.KY. ' vl\% \3% KHII^IEIKS KENTUCKY. New Location, ''THE SEELBACK," And 223 S. 4th Avenue. Choicest Cut Flowers. Personal Attention Given to Out-of-Town Orders. Chicago. EstabUshed in IBS 7. '^m^ FIORIST 739 Buckingham Place L. D Phone Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders, WK HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITT mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" • uidS Grv*ene Ave. and 339 to 347 Greene Ave, Gr«eDbouses: Short Hills. N.J, Deliveries in «CW YORK. LONG ISLAND and NEW JZRSIT. Mention the Ame-ncan Florist when writing MCW TDI ^IHtd. 2094 Broadway, cor, 7Znd St. We carry the highest grade oi Cut Flowers, and art adjacent to the Theatrical and Steamship Districts. Reierences or cash with orders from ■nknowD parties. Mention the American Florist when writing liffalo, Niagara Falls, Lliones BeU, Mala 2306; Rinlocb Central 4981 Mention the American Florist when writing Frank Valentine WHOLESALE AND RETAIl. FLORIST Also Manufacturer of ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS 158 EAST llOTH STREET: Bet. 3rd and Lexington Aves, Tel. 5633 Harlem Uention the American Florist when writim Young & Nugent Teleidiane2oa5-20«eMadUoB Sqaar*. 42 West 2ath Street. fo out of town florists XTCTAT 'Vf\1»^ We are In tbr Heart of NUiVV lUJUi ^ od tfive special attention to steamer and Theater orders. Prompt deliveries and best stock in the market. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for cut flowers and designs solicited for lelivery in any part of Texas. tlention the American Florist when writing VVashlngton, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Snccessor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST eO KEARNEY STREET. Mention the American Florist when writi»% 1176 The American I^lokist. D ec. DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Florists' Telegraph Delivery J. A. VALENTINE. Denver, President. W.J. PAIvMER, Buffalo, Vice-President. W. L. ROCK, Kansas City, Treasurer., Other Directors: ■^.^•i «CTi- o»mo/-kTT\ I Ernest Wienhoeber, Philip Breitmeyer, (Retailers' Section — S. A. F. fi O. H.) a. B. Cartledge, W. F. Oude, George Mutual discounts, 20 per cent. Provision for guaranteed accounts. Asmus, Fred H. Meinhardt. Write for particulars to IRWIN BERTERMANN, Sccrctary, 241 Massachusetts Ave , Indianapolis, Ind. Detroit, Mich. JohnBreitmeyer'sSofls Corner MJami and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Qrade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sectkms of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Mention the American Florist when writmo WASHIN6T0N D. C. CUDCBROSXO FLORISTS 1 214 r 9TNW wasm I'MrroN DC Gude's Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Avenue. All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when icritv* . Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones. 527. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders. Mention the American Florist when writint Cincinnati, O. JULIUS BAER, 138-140 E. Fourth » long Distance 'Phone Mention the American Florist when writino Indianapolis, Ind. |{ertermanQBros.Co. FLORISTS 341 Masaachu««tta A'Vft Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. "Pcnn, The Telegraph Florisl', Jlembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery .'Vss'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET. St. Paul. Minn. Holm S Olson, 20-22-24 West Fiftli Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twit Cities and for all points in the Northwest, The Largest Store in America; the largest stock; tbf ereatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We art alive nieht and day Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM L. ROCK Flower Co. will execute orders for any town in. Missouri, Kansas or Oklahoma Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when toritiit| Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506. Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists' Telearaph Delivery. idention the American F'nnst when writine Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street Uention the American Florist when writing Louisville, Ky. JACOB SCHULZ, Members Florists' Telegrapli Delivery. S50 So. rourtti Avenue. Mention the American Florist ivhen loritina New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Comer 44th St, and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all th« large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad dress. DAADSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Telegraph Associatioi. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl & Son, 129 South Seventh St. Teleplione 247 We are In position to fill promptly all Mail Telephone. Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stoclc in season. Denver, Colo. Jhc Park J, A. VALENTINE, iTlOrai wO* President. Jlembers Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Rockford, 111. H.Wo Buckbee Colorado Springs, Colo. FRANK r. CRUMP, Wbolesale and Retail Florist. Member FloristsTeleKraph Delivery .^ssociation Nashville, Tenn Geny Bros. 212 Fifth Ave. No. LSADINQ FLORISTS NASHVILLE. TENN. New York. IIVCD El nOKT 609-61 IMadissn km mlLni rLUniO I (Phone 5297 Plaza Poughkeepsle, N. Y. "The Saltford Flower Shop". Vassar College and Bennett School. igii. The American Florist. 1177 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In oiher cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Philadelphia. Robert Kift, 1725 Chestnut St. P»rsona1 Attention to all Orders Mention the American Florist tvhen writini IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CIT1 Phone 6404 Madison Sa. i 2 West 33(1 St Our Motto -THE GOLDEN RULE. ttentton the American f loris' 'cnen «/•■«"■"■' Dayton, 0. Matthews, FLORISTS 16 W. 3rd Street. Flowers in anv arrsnepmrDt fir all occasioDa, for Dayton and vtcinjtv LoDg dis. Pbooes. ..pntwn theA7nericav Florist when wr-LK-n. Pittsburg, Pa. A.W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDO. Largest Floral Establishmert jo America, Estab ishfd 1874 Incorporaied 1909 Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality od Short* 8i Notice DANIELS if FISHER Order by mail, telephone teJeprapb or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" Mention the Aviencan Florist when writing THE I. M. 6ASSER COMPANY, ©(L(I^(I[L^(^3[0)p ®. Euclid Avenue We Cover All Points in Ohio. flOPIST '■(■/. '■ ■ ; Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for delivery Id Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc.. 124 TREMONT ST. Uention the American Florist ichen writing Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit tf K-traph orders Revular trade disc. 229 WEST THIND STREET. Montreal. New York. Established .><- Cor. St. Catherine and Guy Sts. All ord'-rs rect-ivti prompt alteotioD Cboict Beauties. Orchids and Valley always on hand Omaha, Neb. Bess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 141S Famum St .aoT^TCl City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegrapii Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Anderson. S. C. — The Anderson Floral Co. Atlanta, Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co.. 41 Peacbtrei*. Boston— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston — Hoffman, 59-61 Mass. Ave. Boston— Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromlield St. Brooklyn, N. Y. — S. Masur. Brooklyn, N. Y'. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson. 440 Main. Buffalo. N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — Cauger & Gormlev. Chicago— A. Lange. 25 E. Madison St.. Chicago. Chicago — Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI, Cincinnati — Julius Baer, 138 E. Fourth St. Cleveland, O.— The Cleveland Cut Flower -Co, Cleveland, O. — The J. M, Gasscr Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Frank F. Crump. Dallas, Tex.— Te-ias Seed and Floral Co. Dayton. O,— Matthews. IS W. 3rd St. Denver. Colo. — Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo,— The Park Floral Co, Des Moines. la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Grand Rapids. Mich.— Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Berterman Bros. Co.. 241 Mass. St. Kansas City— Geo. JI. Kellogg. K. & P. Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. Kansas City — Wni. L, Rock Flower Co. Los Angeles, Calif, — Freeman-Lewis. Los Angeles, Calif.- O. C. Saakes. Los Angeles. Calif.— Wolkskill Bros, and .Mor- ris Goldenson. Louisville, K.v. — M. D. Reimers. Louisville. Ky. — Jacob Schuiz, 550 S. 4th Ave. Louisville, Ky. — F. Walker & Co.. 634 4th Ave. Milwaukee— C. C. Pollworth Co. .Montreal — McKenna. Nashville. Tenn. — Geny Bros, New York — M. A, Bowe. New York — D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway, New_Yo_rk^7Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — Charles Habermann. New York — Myer, Florist. 609 Madison Ave, New York- Prank Valentine, 158 E. 110th, New York — Y'oiing and Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Philadelphia— Robert Klft, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co.. Keenan Bldg. Poughkeepsle, N. Y. — The Saltford Flower Shop. Rochester. N. Y. — J, B. Keller Sons. Rockford. 111.— H. W. Buckbee. St. Louis— Young's, 1406 Olive St. St. Paul, Minn, — Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi. Terre Haute, Ind.— J. G. Heinl & Son. Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. D. Freeman. Toronto. Can. — Dunlop's. 96 Yonge St. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave and L. Washington — Gude Bros. Wasliington — Gen, c. Shaffer, 14th and I Sts. David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway Choice Gut Flowen TelephoDes: 1552-1653 Columbas SAN FRANCISCO Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avemie Prompt atid careful attention to orders from out-of-town floiists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attentioD to orders freni out- of town Horists Ti ade discount. 215 West Fourth Street. Cleveland, O. Tiie Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers Id NORTHERN OHIO. Wasliington, D. U. Geo. C. Shaffer ; ; FLORIST : : Phone 2416 Main: 1 4th & Eye Sts,, N. w. Write, Teleaiaph or Telephone. Albany, N. \. GYROS, Flowera or Oeslgn Work. Delivered In Albany and Vlclnlt} on Telegraphic Order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET. Toronto. Can Dunlop's Canada's best l^nown and most reliable florls< Only the Best 96 'Vonge Street, We deliver anywhere In Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Milwauliee, Wis. C. C. Pollworth Co. wui take proper Wisconsin ycare of vour orCers In ''' ■»«-«-»■»«»■'> IWfir'hidnn Orders will be carefulli iniCilliidll. „jgj j„ by HENRY SMITH, WHolesale nnd Retail Florist of GRAND RAPUI* Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAB a SONS. Will 611 roar ordet.s for DesisDs acd Cut Flowers in Micttean 1178 The American Florist. Dec. lb. The Seed Irade. ^merlCBD Seed Trade 4aso< ^sdon. Leonard H. Vaughan Chicayo President; Marshall H Duryea. New Vurk First Vice- President: Edgar Gregory Marblehead. Mass.. Second Vice President: C. E. Ken- del, Cleveland O Pecretary and Treasurer. Next annua] r invention. lune 1912. *&■■ y F. H. HENRY, of New York, and fam- ily, exiiected to leave Japan for the United States early this month. Canadian houses report that the winter weather set in early, leaving considerable surpluses of Dutch bulbs on hand. The demand for onion seed is quite unprecedented and the price of Globe varieties has advanced within the past few days. Tennessee bottom lands, where the holly is cut, are flooded and carload shipments expected December 14-16 are not coming through. Chicago. — Prices on the Board of Trade, December 13, for grass seed were noted as follows ; Timothy, $13.50 to $15.25 per 100 pounds. THE Boddington and Livingston catalogues reached us this week, the first of the 1912 series, closely followed by the Ebbert Seed Co.'s and Burpee's. The Department of Agriculture has just issued a circular giving useful tables of the average dates of the be- ginning of corn and winter wheat planting in the various states. New York. — Alfred Emerich, repre- senting Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., Paris, France, sailed November 30 after a very successful trip through the United States and Canada. Philadelphia, Pa. • — Wm. Henry Maule has just returned from a recuper- ative visit to Hot Springs, Va., whither he retired after advancing the price of Golden Self-Blanching celery of the genuine Maule strain to $15 per pound ( .Sl.OO discount to seedsmen). Visited Chicago : C. F. Wood, of Wood, Stubbs & Co., Louisville, Ky.; Edw. Dungan, representing Wm. Henry Maule, Philadelphia, Pa.; W. J. Fosgate and daughter Margaret, Santa Clara, Calif.; J. Schnur, repre- senting Steele-Briggs Seed Co., Tor- onto, Ont.; Fred H. Hunter, repre- senting Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif. Chas. R. Kimberlin, Santa Clara, Calif.; H. Eicke, of Vaughan's Seed Braslan Seed Growers Go. Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. SAN JOSE, CALIF. store, who spent a week at the home place warehouses, greenhouses and nursery, and is now routed eastward to arrive in New York at Christmas; John Bookman, representing A. T. Boddington, New York. Another Congressional Seed Bill. Washington, D. C. — Seedsmen will be interested to hear that Congress- man Mann on December 5 filed an- other bill, H. R. 1-4483, entitled "To regulate foreign commerce by pro- hibiting the admission into the United States of certain adulterated seeds and seeds unfit for seeding purposes," copies of which may be secured from the clerk of the House of Representa- tives, U. S.. Washington, D. C. Curtis Nye Smith. [The bill is reproduced on page 1180 of this issue. — Ed.] The Non-Warranty Clause. The decision of the supreme court of Wisconsin in the case of Leonard Seed Co. versus Crary Canning Co. (see The American Florist of November IS. page 938), is so obviously right that comment is hardly necessary. The dis- claimer clause was in the body of the contract of sale which the buyer su):>- scribed to. It was as much a part of the contract as the price of the seeds. Seedsmen have no trouble in cases of this kind. It is equally clear that where the contract of sale is effected by interchange of letters and the seeds- man definitely states, or refers to his non-warranty clause, the clause is clearly a part of the contract. But, in those cases, and they are unfortunately too many, where the clause is not defi- nitely fixed as a term of the contract the question arises whether both par- ties agreed to the clause as a term or condition of the contract, and the court or jury, depending on the jurisdiction of the case, must decide the point. And in discussing this class of cases it is pertinent to refer to the recently de- cided Iowa case of Blizzard Bros, ver- sus Growers Canning Co., 132 N. W. 176 (see The American Florist of September .30, 1911, page 534), where the clause was read Into this con- tract of sale by virtue of a general custom of the seed trade to sell seeds without warranty, and it made no difference whether or not the buj'er read the clause printed on the package containing the seeds. While this decision means much to Iowa seed dealers and to seedsmen in a very few other states, it is advisable to warn Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED HoUister, California Onion, lettuce. Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondenc* Solicited. them that in most states this doctrine I is not only unsustained but directly 1 controverted. The disclaimer clause is entirely legitimate, reasonable and necessary to : the seedsmen because of the nature of : seeds and of the character of the seeds- man's business and I wish the seeds- men could understand how. when and where it could be used to afford them reasonable protection. CURTIS Nye Smith. Christmas Greens at Chicago. Much to the surprise of the trade, Christmas business, possibly in part due to the mild weather and pos- sibly in part due to the dull times, has opened up slowly. So quickly did the commission men on South Water street respond to this condition of affairs that light wreathing, usual- ly standard on the street, which has been selling at 55 cents per 20-yard coil, declined to 45 cents per coil, and a fair grade of the medium wreath- ing was sold in 5,000 lots as low as 47% cents. Of course, this was an exception and the medium generally sold considerably higher. Bouquet green has sliown up at in- terior points which were usually buy- ers. Prices have remained around .f7.50 to $8.50 per 100-pound crate, ac- cording to quality. Holly has not been plentiful nor of good quality on the "street." Both holly and green have been handled by the seed trade fully as much as usual. Catdlogues Received. Berrydale Experiment Gardens, Hol- land, Mich., new standard berries; Dennison Mfg. Co., Boston, Mass., Christmas novelties; W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, trade list of new sweet peas for 1912; Geo. Wittbold Co.. Chicago, evergreens, pines, ferns and palms; J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York, preliminary trade list of vegeta- ble seeds; A. Loechner & Co., New York, "Svalof;" Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., boxwood sprays; Greek-American Florist Supply Co.. New York, florists' supplies; L. Merton Gage, Orange, Mass., gladiolus bulbs; Perth Amboy Chemical Works, New York, formaldehyde; Geo. R. Pedrick & Son. Pedricktown, N. J., trade list of Establian.a 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHEK\ FRANCE, G owers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Speciaili's: Beet Cabbage, Carrot, Celery, Lei tuce. Onion, Parsley. Ramsh. Rutabaita. Turnip Sole .'Xgtnt lor U s. and Canaua, CHARLES JOHNSON. Marietta. Pa. Peas and Beans GROWERS FOR THE Whoiesale Seed Trade. Alfred J. Brown Seed C&.. Grand Rapids, Mich. igii. The American Florist. 1179 Improved White Spine Cucumber grown under irrigation by Western Seed & Irrigation Co. Seed Growers and Dealers. Specialties; Cucumber. Musk andWatermelon. Pump- kin. Squash. Sweet aod Field Corn. FREMONT. • - • NEBRASKA Trade Directory Of The United States and Canada Price tS.OO. American Florist Go., oe^r^st.. Gliicago surplus vegetable seeds; E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., two forcing roses for 1912; F. W. Kelsey Nursery Co., New York, nursery stock; Portland Seed Co., Portland, Ore., seeds and nursery stock; J. B. Pilkington, Portland, Ore., nursery .stock; Winterson Seed Store, Chicago, wholesale list of Christmas decorative material, etc. F. C. Heinemann, Erfurt, Germany, trade list of seed novelties for 1912; M. Herb, Naples, Italy, seeds; Saitama Engei & Co., Saitamaken, Japan, seeds, bulbs and nursery stock; Roustan Ser- van & Co., St. Remy de Provence, France, wholesale list of seeds; S. Bide & Sons, Farnham, England, trade list of nursery stock; Sluis & Groot, Enk- huizen, Holland; Wilhelm Pfltzer, Stuttgart, Germany, seeds, bulbs and plants; King's Acre Nurseries, Here- ford, England, trade list of nursery stock; Kelway & Son, Langport, Eng- land, wholesale list of gladioli; Kent & Brydon, Darlington, England, trade list of seed specialties for 1912; Geo. Jackman & Son, Woking, England, wholesale list of plants; Wm. Paul & Son, Waltham Cross, England, whole- sale list of nursery stock; Levavasseur & Sons, Orleans, France, trade list of roses and shrubs; Robert Holmes, Nor- wich, England, trade list of new sweet peas for 1912; Otto Putz, Erfurt, Ger- many, trade list of seeds. Lily of the Valley, Spiraea, Etc. Lily of the Valley Clumps %-l-l 00 per 100. Lily of the Valley Pips. Per 1000 Medium $12 60 London Market 14 60 Gloxinias. Per looo Separate colors $:!0 CO Mixed 28 00 French Roman Hyacinths. Small lot oiilv Special Bargain. 11 to 12 ctm. size per ICOO, $10. CO VAUGHAN'S CHICAGO. Forcing Gladiolus p«r looo I Ackermann $6 00 Colvilli Alba (The Bride) 6 00 Blushing Bride 4 50 Peach Blossom ■. 8 00 Spiraea. Per loo I Queen Alexandra $11 50 Tulips. Per 1000 I Bridesmaid $ 7 00 j Inglescomb Pink 10 76 1 Isabella 7 60 Maiden Blush 7 60 I Sweet Nancy 7 50 I Mrs. Moon --'5 00 SEED STORE, NEW YORK. Pedigree Seeds Our Novelty List is Now Ready. Our fully Illustrated Catalogue of Vegetable and ChOiCC Flower Seeds will be ready in December. Write for Them Now. Watkins & Simpson, Ltd. 12 Tavistock street, Covent Barden, London, England. Seedsmen requiring tbevery best selections o Garden Seeds (Vegetable atd Flower), especially Kelway's Celebrated English Strains can get them at lowpst lodependent wholesale rates by sending their oiders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers Langport, Somerset, England, Special QuotatioDs on applicatioa. Mention the Ajnencan Florist when writing J. Bolgiano & Son Wholesale Fielo and Garden Seeds Established ISIS. Write for our low prices. EiiTo'.rifs".'""' Baltimore, Md. Mention the American Florist when writing Telegraph Code Am. Seed Trade Association — sa.oo either stiS or flexible cover. .Address orders AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. Chicago. Mention the American Florist when writing E^ Practical, impartial commercial la- t^ boratory apparatus, as endorsed by ~^ the Ass''n of Official Seed Analysts. 13 Booklet free. Send samples ot THE SEED TRADE REPORTING BUREAU, postal Telegraph Building, CHICAGO THE KIMBERUN SEED CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA. Growers of Onion, Lettnce, Radish, etc. Correspondence solicited. Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers ♦ ♦ For the Wholesale Seed Trade. CSRPINTERIS, CALir. Itention the American Florist when writing GET QDOTATIONS FROM LSNDRETH SEEDS which SUCCEED ir'" Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writir. 11^0 The American Florist. Dei. jO, ANOTHER SEED BILL. H. R. 11483. ItUfoducfd b\' Mr. MariFi LJec. 5. and referred to Com. on Interstate and Foreign Cummerce A BILL, lo regulate forei.5n commerce bv prohibiting the admission into the United :ritates of certain adulterated seeds and seeds unlit for seeding purposes. I'AGE 1 1 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Reurcsenta- •2 tives of the United States of America in Congress Assembh d, 3 Tb:il tlie importation into the United States of seeds of 4 alfalfa, harley, Canadian blue grass. KeutucUy blue grass, o awub-ss biome grass, buckwheat, clOTer. Held corn, Kafir G corn, nu-ndow fest-ne. flax, millet, oats, orchard grass, rape, 7 redtop, rye. sorghum, timothy, vetch, and wheat, or mix- 5 tiires of seeds containing any of such seeds as one of the priuriit;:l i omponeut parts, which are adulterated or unfit for purposes under the terms of this Act is hereby pro- of ibe Treasury and the 'Secretary or severally make such rules and the importation of such seeds int** I'AGE 2 10 11 12 13 seedin hibited; ;ind the Secret ai*y of Agrii'ulture shall .ioiutly rcgnIation^; .ts will i)revent tlu' United States: Provided, however. That such seed may be delivered to the owner m* copsiguee thereof under bond, to be recleaned in accordance with and subject to such regu- lations as llif Secretary of the Treasury may prescribe, and wluMi < h'aned to the standard of purity specified in this Act for admission into the United States, such seed may be re- leased to the owner or consignee thereof after tlie screenings and other refuse removed fiom such seed shall have been disposed of in a manner prescribed by the Secretary of Agri- 10 11 12 13 14 15 k; 17 IS 10 culture: Provided further , That this Act shall not apply to the importation of barley, buckwheat, field corn, flax, oats, rye, or wheat not intended for seeding purposes. Sec. 2. That seed shall be considered adulterated, within the meaning of this Act — First. When seed of red clover contains more than three per centum of seed of yellow trefoil, or any other seed of similar appearance to and of lower market value than seed of ied clover. Second. When seed of alfalfa contains more than three per centum of seed of yellow trefoil, bm-r clover and sweet clover, singly or combined. Third. When any kind or variety of the seeds, or any mixture described in section one of this Act. contains more than five per centum of seed of another kind or variety ot lower market value and of similar appearance: Provided. PAG3 3. That the mixture of the seed of white and alsike clover, red and alsike clover, or alsike clover and timothy, shall not be deemed an adulteration under this section. Sec. 3. That seed shall be considered nr.lit for seeding purposes within the meaning of this Act — First. When- any kind or variety of clover or alfalfa seed contains more than one seed of dodder to tive grams of clover or alfalfa seed, respectively. Second. When any kind or variety of the seeds or any mixture described in section one of this Act contains mow- tlian thne per centum by weiplit o-f seeds of weeds. IF IT IS Vine Seeds for 1912 GET THEM FROM J. FR4NK CORRY, Contract Vine Seed Grower Complete DeHvjTy bv Oct. 15. 1912. ENID, OKLAHOMA. ilentioti the American Florist when writing Contract Seed firower SPECIALTIES : P. pper, Egg Plant, Tomato, vine Seed and Field Corn. EDGAR F. HURFF, Mullica Hill, New Jersey Correspondeore Solicited Mention me American Florist wtien writing Asparagus Plumosus Plants 2'/2 in. S3.00 per 100: f2S 00 per 1000. Cxc^TiVntn SppH Enthsh strain, best ob- 19.00 per lOCO. Write us. S. S. SKIDELSKY5C0., 1216 Betz Building, PHIL4DELPniA PA. Uention the American Florist when writing GLADIOLI Lilies, Summer-Flowering Bulbs and Hardy Plants. Send for prices. E. S. MILLER, Wading River, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writmg Flower Colors Use our COLOR CHART in describing then . PRICE. Sl.OO POSTPAID. American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAOU TOMATO SEED Best Stoclis. All Varieties, THE HAVEN SEED CO. Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only, SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA. Mention the American Florist when writm'' The Everett B. Clark Seed Co Gro^vera for the Trade Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Etc. ^J.X'^S^o^lt'''' MILFORD,CONN Mention the American Florist when writing Waldo Rohnert GILROT, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower, Specialties: Lettuce. Onion. Sweet Peas. Aster. Coemcs. MigDonette. Verbena in variety. Corre«pondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers Cnapialiioc Pepper, Edg Plant, Tomato, d|iliUdllie». vine SeeTand Field Com. Corresponcience Solicited. George R. Pedrick fi Son, PEDRICKTOWN. N. J. Uention the American Florist when writint Cynosurus Cristatus (Crested Dogstail) Purity and Germination Guaranteed, WM. POWER & CO. Seed Exporters, Waterford, Ireland Cables: "SeeduiercbaDts," Code ABC. Sth edition Mention the American Florist when writinc Chrysanthemums AND Asters. Elmer D. Smiths Co.. "°'"'"'' MICH. iienitmi the American Flnnst when writing CHOICE German Flower Seeds Catalogue free on application, FREDERICK ROEMER, Seed Grower, QUEDLINBUKG, GERMANY- GET RICH QUICK Grow Cold Storage Lilies. A case of 200 7-9 Siganteums cost you $14.00. Will produce in 10 weeks at least 40dozenflowers. Fisrure out your profits. Get a case at once from e. C. POLLWORTH CO.. Milwaukee, Wis WANTED. 5,000 English Manelti Stocks. W.W.COLES, Kokomo, Inti. THE C. HERBERT COY SEED CO. VALLEY, Douglas County, Neb. Contract Groovers of High Grade Seeds Cucumber, Muskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin. Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn. igii. The American Florist. ii8i Burpee's Annual for 1912 "The Leading American Seed Catalog" Is now ready for mailing. The first edition of more than four hundred thousand copies will soon be distributed. As usual, it is sent only to "Customers of Record." We shall be pleased, however, to mall a copy immediately upon application (a postal card will do) to every one who appreciates QUALITY IN SEEDS. This SILENT SALESIVLA.N (and ws employ n) "talking" salesman to solicit orders) tells the plain truth about The Best Seeds That Can Be Grown. It is a bright book of 178 pages and shows, besides colored plates of Burpee-Specialties, hundreds of the choicest vegetables and most beautiful flowers, illustrated from photo- graphs. It is almost indispensable to all who g irden either for pleasure or profit. The "HOUSE OF BURPEE" is kiown the world over noi only as EXPERTS m SWEET P£ \S, but also as SEED SPECIALISTS. No other American firm has ever introduced so miny novelties of sterling va ue, — and no other growers supply seeds aniually direct to so many planters. It m'ght be to your Interest to rea-i THE BURPEE ANNUAL. It will cost yoa only one cent for a post-card to send ui your address — and you arc under no obligation to buy. We never annoy applicants with "follow up" letters! Shall w^e mail you a copy? If so, kindly WRITE TODAY. Burpee's Blue List for 1912 The Most Complete Catalog Published for Market Gardeners. Truckers and Florists. For the plinter wh") "ktiows" it ciatiias complete lists of all ihat is best ia vegetables and flowers, while the grower who is uncertaia as to the best varieties suited for his purpose may be guided by the bull's-eye 0 pi iced aft r what is knowa to be best. In adiitijn, full descriptions are given of many new and most valuable varieties BURPSB'S BIvUE LIST FOR 1912 contains I4i pages, with hundreds of half tones and engraved illustrations. Within the pages of this catalog we hive condensed an experience of thirty-five years both in handling and the actual growing of seeds. If you garden for profit (that is, sell your products in the in:irket), you are entitled to a copy of this com- plete and ea-ily understood catalog, but if you are a private gardener please do not ask for it, as we must piotect the Market Gardener, Trucker and Florist. W. ATLEE BIRPEE & CO. Burpee Buildings. Philadelphia The World^s Largest IVIail Order Seed House 1182 The American Florist. De . 16. Market Gardeners =<^ Veiietable Growers* Association of Amorlca. H. F Hall, Boston Mass.. President; C- West IroDdequoit N. V.. Vice-President; S. W. Severance. 50? VValktr Building Louisville. Ky. Secretary: M.L Ruetenik Cleveland. 0 , Treasurer. So.ME pessimist Is trying to create a scare by announcing the failure of the artichoke crop. We shall not ad- mit, as long as the endive holds out, that all is lost.— Chicago Record-Her- ald. Council Bluffs, Iowa. — F. L. Lain- son has .iust completed a house 30x200 feet which took only 30 days to build. He has 14,000 carnation plants grow- ing this year which are doing nicely and the flowers bringing a good price. Business is reported as unusually good. Potato Famine in Sif ht. New York, December S. — Importa- tions of potatoes from abroad are be- ginning to arrive at this port, the main bulk of them coming from Ire- land. Up to date this fall about 25.- 000 sacks have arrived. Wholesalers quote Maine potatoes in the market here at $3 a sack, and say this price is just about double the price of a year ago. Since early fall the price has risen steadily, and $4 a sack is expected by February. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegfetables. Chicago, December II. — Mushrooms, 10 cents to Ji cents per pound; cu- cumbers, 90 cents to $1.25 per dozen; tomatoes, 10 cents to 25 cents per pound; radishes, 15 cents to 40 cents per dozen bunches; lettuce, 25 cents to 27% cents per pound. New York, December 9. — Mush- rooms, 60 cents to $1.80 per 4-pound basket; cucumbers, $1.25 per dozen; to- matoes, 10 cents to 20 cents per pound; radishes, $1.50 to $2.25 per 100 bunches; lettuce, $1.—. to $2 per strap; mint, 40 cents to 60 cents per dozen bunches. Midwinter I*lushruoms. To our mind the midwinter crop of mushrooms seems most desirable. Just as soon as outdoor work breaks down we have more time to look after other things, which includes the mushroom. Earlier in the season we would be sure to neglect turning of the manure ow- ing to the pressure of other work. But by the middle or end of November we generally are relieved to a great e.vtent and can give this part attention. We proceed to get the necessary frtsh horse manure and pile it up in a shed, or if such is unavailable, in the open; but here we are sure to protect our pile with boards to shed rain, as we want neither the moisture thus added nor can we afford the leaching of fer- tility caused by heavy showers; fur- ther, some confinement of the pile in- duces more even heating and more speedy reduction. As far back as we can remember we have practiced pre- heating manure for hotbeds and for mushrooms we do just the same thing. We have learned to pile our manure rather flat and square than high and peaked, as thi.s latter induces burning or fire- ranging. The flat pile is com- pacted by tramping. As soon as thor- oughly heated it is forked over, being careful to turn all outside parts in and inside out, to shake out all solid bunches fine and even and to remove undue bedding. If at first forking we find the mass at all dry we turn on and water fi-eely with the hose, enough to supply ample moisture for the whole period. Thus there should never be any dry parts, yet if squeezed no liquid should appear. After two or three days this same pi'ocess is repeated and so on until the whole pile is one even mass as regards moisture, color and body. All rankness should be gone, and instead it should be rather agree- able to the breath and dark in color. It is a mistake to go too far in this reducing process, as we want enough life left to keep our beds warm for a long time to come. While the material is being cured we prepare the beds by whitewashing our old ones or building new ones entirely; 12-inch boards make ideal beds, as less than 12 inches will not heat evenly. Beds should not be too wide, about the same as green- house benches, and can be any length. They must be off the floor if there is any danger of flooding, and where head room is available tiers can be built up. The main points are to pro- vide a place which can be heated to about 50° and kept evenly warm — no drip from overhead, no standing water underneath, no strong air currents to induce drying out. Light is unneces- sary. Cnnvenisnce for handling manure in and out is highly desirable, as other- wise the expense of handling may be too great. Many a florist could pro- vide for a handy mushroom house by MUSHROOMS HOW TO GROW THEM BY WM. FALCONER. The Best American Book on the Subject. 1 70 Pages. 29 Illastrations. Price 9 1.00. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. attaching a lean-to against a green- house or boiler shed on the north side. We will consider spawning separately. M.iRKETMAN. Gi;i;i;,\wic II, CO'n. — Fire destroyed the greenhouses, gardener's cottage and barn on the Jacob Langloth estate December 5. the gardener and men having a narrow escape. The loss is estimated at $20,000. WatcD tor onr Trsda Mark stamped on every brick of Lambtrt't Purs Culture Mushroom Spawn SnbstltutioD of cheaper ffradeslt thus easily exposed. Fresb sampli brick, with iUastrated book, mailed postpaid by mannfactnreri nprn re- ceipt of 40 cents Id postage. Address Trade Mark. American SpawnCo.,St.PaaUMinn. Success In Market Gardening REVISED AND ENLARGED EDITION. A new and larger edition of this well known work on market garden- ing. It contains everything a market gardener wants to know, and in a form easily understood. It is an invaluable guide to any one in the business from the beginner to the most experienced. P8ICE $1.10 AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Mention the American Florist when writing Special to the Trade We make a specialty of growiue all kinds of Vegetable Plants lor the Seed and Plant Trade, including the best vari- ties of Forcing Tomatoes, .\sparagns, Cauliflower, Egg I'lants, Peppers, Pars- ley, Lettuce, Cabbage, etc. Special prices made on large orders for Spring d-livery. Let us know your wants. We have a fine lot of Tomato Plants, trans-planted and potted: Comet, Lori- laiil. Bonney Best, Suttons' A- 1 , Suttons' .\liundance, and Winter Beauty, also Extra Early Erfurt and Snowball Cauli- flower Fox-Hall Farm/No%" Norfolk, Va. CABBAGE PLANTS LETTUCE Five Best Varieties, $1 00 per 1000. in 5,000 lot.s. All Leading Varieties, .fl.OO per 1000 in 6,000 lots. TOMATO PLANTS Our plants are btowd from the best seeds obtaioable. Five Best Varieties, in 2^'2-inch pots, $20.00 per 1000. BLICK FLORAL CO., Norfolk, Va. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedllnburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER and FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) SDSCidltif ^* Bv'ans, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots. Kohl Rabi, Leek. Lettuces, Onions, Pett, " ** • Radishes, Spinach, Turnips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, BegontaB, Oaraa- tlons. Cinerarias, Scabious, Stocks, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Paneles, Petunias, Phloxes, Prtmnlatt Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful In the world, $6.00 per oz., or $1.50 per %, oz., 75c per 1-16 oz., poataf« paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounda, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. I ALSO GROW LARGELY SEEDS ON CONTRACT. igit. The American Florist. 1183 nnnnMMMnnn XkXkXi. nnHMMMnnnmiiMnnn nnnn g Boddington's Quality Flower Seeds for Florists § M M r: n n M M M n n n M M M n n H M M n t( n M M M n n n ■ ■ n ■ M M n n n M M M n n n Selected Seeds, Successfully Sown, Secure, Sure, Safe and ^ervicable Satisfaction. ffemember you may deduct S per cent, if cash accompanies order. m m n n n m m m n u n m m m n n n m m m n n n m m m u n n m m u n n n m m n n n n m m m n n n AGERATUM Trade pkt. Oz. Mexioanum album $0.10 $0.20 Blue Perfection 15 .50 Imperial Dwarf Blue 10 .25 Imperial Dwarf White 10 .25 Little Dorrit 15 .50 Swanley Blue 10 .25 Little Blue Star, trade pkt. 50c. 3 pkts. for $1.25. BODDINGTON'S MAUVE BEAUTY. Large Miuive flowers: dwarf, compact, very free-flowering. A unique variety. Trade pkt. lOo.. oz. 50c. ALYSSXJM White Gem. A grand improvement on Little Gem, be- ing much more compact: grand for bed- ding. Trade pkt. 25c., oz. $1.00. Trade pkt. Oz. ^4 lb. Little Gem, dwarf, best for pots $0.10 $0.30 $1.00 Carpet of Snow, for hang- ing baskets and borders.. .10 .40 1.25 Sweet (the old variety) 10 .15 .50 ASTERS BODDINGTON'S Asters Are Famous. Write for catalogue of other varieties and prices. Trade pkt. % oz. Oz. Aster Early Wonder, white. ..$0.25 $0.75 $2.00 Aster Early Wonder, pink.. .25 .75 2.00 QUEEN OF THE MARKET ASTERS. Boddington's Extra Early. Trade pkt. Oz. Pink $0.20 $0.60 Light Blue 20 .60 White 20 .60 Dark Blue 20 .60 Crimson 20 .60 Rose 20 .60 Flesh-Color 20 .60 Light Hose 20 .60 Scarlet 20* .60 Red-Lilac 20 .60 Finest Mixed 20 .60 BRANCHING ASTERS Vicks' Branching. Trade pkt. % oz. Oz. Crimson $0.25 $0.35 $1.00 White 25 .35 1.00 Purple 25 .35 1.00 Violet 25 .35 1.00 Rose 25 .35 1.00 Carlson's Branching, Lavender $0.25 $0.35 $1.00 Scrapie's Branching. Shell-Pink $0.25 $0.35 $1.00 Upright White 25 .35 1.00 Trade pkt. each of the collection of 8 varieties for $1.75. Trade pkt. % oz. Oz. Vick's New Early Branching, white $0.25 $0.75 $2.00 Vick's New Early Branching, pink 25 .75 2.00 BODDINGTON'S GIANT ANTIRRHINTJM {Height, 3 feet,) Trade pkt. Oz. Coral-Red, striking color $$0.20 $0.60 Carmine, splendid color 20 .60 Daybreak, light pink 20 .60 Brilliant, scarlet, golden yellow and white 20 .60 Crescia, dark scarlet 20 .60 Queen Victoria, pure white 25 1.00 Luteum, yellow 20 .60 Firefly, scarlet 20 .60 Romeo, deep rose 20 .60 Lilacinum, beautiful lilac 20 .60 Mixed 20 .50 BEGONIA Trade pkt. Boddington's Crimson Bedder $0.50 Erfordii, carmine 25 BEGONIA — Continued Semperflorens 25 Vernon grandiflora, % ft. A line bed- ding sort, with rich red flowers and glossy bronze-red foliage 25 CINERARIA Cineraria raaritima, 1% ft. Trade pkt. 10c. , oz., 2.JC. Cineraria maritima "Diamond." A vast improvement over the above. Foliage very white, leaves much serrated. Trade pkt. uOc, $2.00 per oz. CENTAtTREA Trade pkt. Oz. Candidissima $0.25 $1.50 Gymnocarpa 15 .50 GREVTLLEA ROBUSTA Trade pkt. Oz. (Silk Oak) $0.10 $0.75 COBAEA Trade pkt. Oz. Scandens, H. P. Blue $0.10 $0.30 Alba, White 20 .75 LOBELIA Trade pkt. Oz. Erlnus gracilis, trailing light blue $0.15 $0.50 Erinus speciosa, deep blue: trail- ing 15 .75 Crystal Palace compacta 25 2.50 Emperor William compacta 25 1.00 MIGNONETTE Boddington's Majesty. The finest of all fancy varieties of Mignonette for under glass or -^t culture. Seeds saved from select spikes under glass. Trade pkt. 60c., % oz. $1.00. per oz. $7.50. MYOSOTI8 Trade pkt. Oz. Eliza Fonrobert, excellent for pots, blue $0.10 $1.00 Palustrls Semperflorens, ever- blooming 25 2.00 PETUNIAS Boddington's Quality Double Fringed. Our double Petunias have reached the high- est standard of excellence, and may be confidently relied on to produce a large proportion of double flowers of exquisite beauty and great size. ^4 trade pkt. 60c., trade pkt. $1.00. Boddington's Snowball, Double. The finest double, pure white. % trade pkt. 60c., trade pkt. $1.00. BODDINGTON'S CENTURY PRIZE. Gigantic single flower having the edges deeply ruflied or fluted: fine substance, with deep white throats. V. trade rkt. 60c., trade pkt. $1.00. Trade pkt. Boddington's Bar Harbor Beauty, Sin- gle. Color a beautiful rose $0.25 Boddington's Ruffled Giants. A grand selection of single fringed Petunias.. .50 Boddington's Inimitable Dwarf Com- pact Hybrids, Single 25 Emperor, Single. Large blossoms dis- tinct In form, coloring and marking .50 Howard's Star. Rich crimson, with a distinct white star in center 25 Rosy Mom, Soft carmine pink 25 Snowstorm. Pure single white 25 Hybrida, Single Mixed. Oz. 50 15 PYRETHRUM Trade pkt. Oz. Aureum (Golden Feather) $0.10 $0.25 Selaginoides. Foliage fine ser- rated 15 .50 SHAMROCK ,„ Trade pkt. Oz. (True Irish.) Small-leaved. % trade 25c $o.40 $1.00 SALVIA „, _ , ,„ „ Trade pkt. Oz. Clara Bedman (Bonfire), ly, feet.. $0.25 $2.00 Splendens (Scarlet Sage) 25 1.50 Splendens. Ball of Fire. Very dwarf and early 25 3.50 Splendens aucubaefolia (Silver- ^PO') 25 2.50 Splendens Carminea (new). Splen- did rose carmine dwarf 50 Splendens gigantea 50 Splendens pendula. Drooping sPil^es 25 2.00 Splendens, Zurich, % oz. $1.75... .25 6.00 STOCKS Boddington's Quality Large-Flowering Ger- man Ten-Weeks Stocks. Brilliant Rose '^"'\l^k Canary- Yellow .... '"-,1 Crimson ~° Dark Blood-Red ii Violet-Blue ... Zk Purple Zk Flesh Color ;2 Light Blue .'.'.'.: S Scarlet 5" Snow- White ii Fine Mixed '■"■'■'■'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'..[ 25 Boddington's Quality Cut-and-Come-Again. These splendid Stocks will flower continu- ously through the summer if sown early Prineess Alice, white '^''"'^so's'; Apple Blossom, light pink.... * 2? Peach Blossom, soft pink.. or Chamoise ii Bridesmaid, rose ii Canary, yellow ]'.', ii Flamingo, blood-red ... 5k Blue Jay, light blue '..". o2 Violet, dark blue ;; 25 Carminea, crimson '......'..' '05 GIANT PERFECTION White. Pyramidal long spikes of large double flowers splendid for glass culture and for florists' purposes. Trade pkt. 25c.. V^ m $1.25, 14 oz. $2.00, oz. $3.75. ^* QUALITY VERBENAS Boddington's Mammoth Hybrids.^ ^ ' ''' A strain of very vigorous growth producing trusses of large flowers of brilliant and varied colors. Mixed $0.25 $1.25 Boddington's Mammoth Auricula- flowered. Large flowers with dis- tinct white eye 25 1.25 Boddington's Mammoth Blue 25 1.25 Boddington's Mammoth Pink 25 1.25 Boddington's Mammoth Scarlet De- fiance. The finest scarlet sort .25 1.25 Boddington's White (Candidissima). Pure white 25 1.25 Boddington's Striped. Many colors .25 1.25 Lemon (Aloysla cltriodora) 25 2.00 VIVCA Trade pkt. Oz. Alba, white .$0.15 S0.50 Rosea, rose 15 ,50 Rosea alba, rose and white 15 '50 Mixed 10 .40 We are headquarters for Sweet Peas of every description. Our Wholesale Catalogue of Quality Seeds and Bulbs (Is now ready) contains 62 pages of Seeds and Bulbs you need. Write for it today — a postcard will fetch it. § ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seedsman, nI^%'rk %^'. § 1184 The American Florist. Dec. 16. Rooted Carnation Cuttings IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. Per 100 Per 1000 White Wonder $(> 00 $50 00 Gloriosa 6 00 BO 00 Norwood 6 00 60 00 Dorothy Gordon 4 00 :;6 00 White Perfection ?> 50 :;0 00 Per 100 Per 1000 White Enchantress $3 00 25 00 Enchantress ?, 00 25 00 Beacon 3 00 25 Oo Rose Pink Enchantress 2 50 20 00 Winsor 2 50 I'O 00 J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO., Carnation Specialists, JOLIET, ILL. Los Angeles Notes. Thee Florists have had a big demand at the store and their Thanksgiving- business was the best they have Ivnown. They are extending their sphere of influence considerably, among the recent orders being one for a wed- ding at Oxnard, Ventura county. The flowers were all shipped up from the city and Frank Lichtenberg was in charge of the decorations. In the house and on the tables pink roses and carnations were principally used, the bride's bouquet being of lily of the valley, the bridesmaids, pink roses. They have several other large decora- tions booked for the near future and prospects look good. Charlie Lewis of Freeman-Lewis on Fourth street expresses himself as per- fectly satisfied with the business com- ing their way since the opening of the new store. Finely lit and attractive windows and a general appearance of push and tidiness around the store helps out quite a little and the good stock carried, both in cut flowers and plants, a good deal more. The monthly meeting of the Los An- geles County Horticultural Society was held December 5. the principal speaker being Theodore Payne, on "Shade Trees for Southern California." This is a good live topic and Mr. Payne was listened to with great attention, the discussion following proving of great interest. Speckman Brothers are sending in fine Killarney roses to the Los Angeles Flower Market. They have only one house as yet but another is in the stocks and the principal crops grown are Killarney roses and lily of the valley. The new house, 27x.335, is to be planted to American Beauty roses. O. C. Saakes sits back and smiles at the fine Thanksgiving business done and funeral work of the better kind is coming his way in large quantities. Fine business is reported at the Hay- ward Floral Company, especially in bouquets and good funeral work. H. R. R. Fall River, Mas.?. — C. Warburton made a beautiful and artistic decora- tion in the Armory, December 1, at the annual ball of the Women's Board of the Union Hospital. The large drill shed was festooned with large quanti- ties of laurel and bay trees decorated the platform. Lenox, Mass. — The annual meeting of the Lenox Horticultural Society was held December 2 and the following of- ficers elected ; George Foulsham, pres- ident: George Breed, vice-president; George Instone, secretary; William Hooper, assistant lecretary; Allan Jen- kins, treasurer. Roses for Forcing The J & P Preferred Stock. We consider the deliveries we are now making to be the best plants we have ever grown. We have a few left for late buyers. CRIMSON RAMBLER, Whtte Dorothy, Hiawatha, Vellchenblau (Blue Rambler;, Philadelphia Rambler At $15.00 per 100. Tausendschon, $10.00 Dorothy Perkins, .$12.00 BABY ROSES Crimson, Baby Rambler, .flB.OO per 100 Pink, Mrs. Cutbush, 16.00 per 100 White, Katherlne Zeimeth, 16.00 per 100 Scarlet, JESSIE, 3.00 per doz. (The BEST Baby Rose for Pot Culture.) The Following Bash Roses at $15.00 per Hundred AMERICAN BEAUTY, Kaiserin, MAMAN COCHET. I a France, GRUS AN TEPLITZ, MME. CAROLINE TEST- Killarney, Duchess of Albany, OUT, HERMOSA, Etolle de Frarce, Anny Muller, Leonle Lfmesch, Clothide Soupert, WHITE COCHET, Hugh Dickson, Magna Charta. All fine forcing grade, the very best plants selected out of immense blocks. HALF-STANDARDS, Baby Ramblers, imported at $3.00 per doz.. JACKSON & PERKINS CO. "''" ^rifslifoK.'"'" Newark, New York. The Best White Rose Ever Offered WE SHALL DISSEMINATE Double While Killarney We Are Now Booking Orders for March Delivery. See it growing at The Budlong Rose Co., in Auburn, R. I., or with us at Cromwell. Order now to be sure of early delivery. H. N. PIERSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Uention the American Florist wUen writing igii. The American Florist. 1185 Washington Dark Pink Sport of Enchantress, Like All the Other Members of the Enchantress Family, the Best in Their Respective Colors Washington is the only va- riety sent out last year that was shown extensively at the Flower shows this year, and the only second year novelty shown in the Hun- dred Class; wining FifSt Prize over all standard varieties. Washington like Enchan- tress, is easy to handle and brings satisfactory returns to the grower. Washington IS a strong, healthy grow- er; the foliage is much darker than the Enchantress. Strong, well rooted cut- tings ready January 1, 1912. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per lOOO. WASHINGTON, THE VARIETY THAT HAS MADE GOOD White Wonder, exceptionally free, fine large flower; good stems. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. GloriOSa, medium pink, very fine flowers on good stems. $6 00 per 100: $50 00 pei 100. Pink Delight, flesh pink, the best keeper of any carnation grown. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Bonfire, scarlet, very bright, long strong stems. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Christmas Cheer, scarlet, very free. $6.00 per 100: $50.00 per 1000. PriceSS Charming, large flesh pink, long heavy stems, very fine. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Per 100 White Enchantress, pure white 3 00 White Perfection Shasta, very free. Victory Beacon Scarlet Glow 00 3 00 -?, 00 ?, 00 :i OO Per 1000 25 00 Afterglow 26 00 Alvlna 26 00 Rose Pink Enchanircss 25 CO Dorothy Gordon 25 Oo Enchantress 25 00 May Day, very fine Per 100 I (I 00 :i 00 Oo Oil 00 Per luOO 25 uu 25 no 25 00 25 00 25 00 25 UO All stock is clean, healthy and well rooted Ready for delivery January 1, 1912 Chicago Carnation Company } A. T. PYFER, Manager. 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. 1186 The American Florist. Dec. J 6. \ The Nursery Trade ! Ainarlcaa AsaecUtloa of Noraerymen J. H. Dayton, PainesviUe, O.. President; W. H. Wyman. North Abineton. Mass.. Vice- President ; John Hall. Rocbester.N. Y.. Sec'y. Thirty seventh annual convention to b« held at Boston. Mass.. 1912. Delta, Colo. — There will not be as many trees planted here next spring as last year or the year before last. Visited Chicago : James McHutch- ison, New York; James Meiklejohn, representing H. Frank Darrow, New York. The Cbestnut Bark Disease. The chestnut bark disease was first noted near New York in 1904 and has spread until it is now present in ten states east of the Allegheny moun- tains and the methods of control are the subject of Bulletin 467 issued by the United States Department of Agri- culture. It attacks nearly all the chest- nuts. The Japanese and Asiatic chest- nuts are the only ones that appear to have any resistance, and the total financial loss is now estimated at $25,- 000,000. The disease is caused by a fungus and the entrance at any point where the bark is broken may cause infec- tion. It then spreads primarily in the inner bark and produces characteristics which girdle the tree at the point at- tacked. Conspicuous symptoms are the development of bunches of sprouts be- low the girdling lesions; the half- formed yellowish leaves in the spring on the previously girdled branches; the reddish-brown leaves on branches girdled in summer and the yellow- orange or reddish-brown pustules of the fruiting fungus on the bark. The symptoms are so obscure during the time from October to April that it is useless to attempt any systematic loca- tion of the disease. The spores may be carried considerable distances on chest- nut nursery stock, tan bark, and un- barked timber; also by birds, insects, squirrels, etc., which have come in con- tact with the sticky spore masses. Water quickly dissolves these spore masses and the minute spores are in this way carried along with water as, for instance, with rain water running down a tree. Borers' tunnels form the most common places of entrance for spores. The only known practical way of controlling the disease in a forest is to locate and destroy the advance in- fections as soon as possible after they appear and, if the disease is well es- tablished near by, to separate the area of complete infection from the com- paratively uninfected by an immune zone. Advance infections should be located by trained observers and de- stroyed by cutting and burning. As the disease develops almost entirely in the bark, this must be completely burned. In order to carry out these methods it is essential that the several states secure necessary legislation and appropriations as no law exists where- by the Federal government can under- take this work and co-operation among private owners without State super- vision is impracticable. Chestnut nur- series should be rigidly inspected for the disease and only healthy plants passed. The life of valuable ornamental trees may be greatly prolonged by promptly cutting out all diseased areas and re- moving all disease-girdled branches and covering the cuts with tar. The addition of a little creosote to the tar will improve it for antiseptic purposes as well as for ease in applying. The fungus usually develops most vigor- ously in the inner bark next to the wood, and in this case all the diseased bark and an inch of healthy bark around it, as well as two or three annual layers of wood beneath the dis- eased bark should be removed and the cut covered with tar. It is recommended that owners of infected woodland cut down and utilize the disease chestnut timber as soon as possible and for the present the planting of chestnuts east of Ohio is not advised, but there is no apparent reason why trees west of this may not be kept free from the disease. Propagating Clematises. The easy and right way of propa- gating clematises is by layers, it is the old way and the right way, and the nurserymen who gave up their layer- ing grounds for any other way were mistaken. There is an important nur- sery in this country which advertises clematises very much, and I wrote to ask what stock they had used, says a writer in Gardening Illustrated, and they told me the common wild clema- tis, which is almost like a forest tree in its vigor. Imagine the wisdom of putting delicate climbers of other coun- tries, like the Hairbell clematis and the beautiful C. crispa, on a stock of this sort. I think it is naturally one of the causes why one sees so little of this beautiful family of plants. I gathered many kinds the other day in perfect beauty in the hot sunny weath- er, and I doubt if any other plants would have shown so well in great heat. It is clear, therefore, that it is very important we should have the right way of propagating them, and, as a first step, all buyers should refuse to have plants that are grafted on the native wild clematis. Grafting certain beautiful kinds that have sprung from C. Viticella on that stock is not so risky, and I believe PEONIES At bargain prices. Also other stock. Write for list. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. some cases. A very charming lot the plants so grafted root themselves in forms of Viticella are, but even these might be raised from layers in the same way. It is when things of a to- tally different nature, like the large Japanese and the delicate little Ameri- can forms, come to be grafted on a to- tally distinct plant that they suCEer. Much could be done from seed — for in- stance, the beautiful scarlet clematis should be raised in that way, and oth- ers of the true species. The seed is produced in abundance. The fine, new C. tangutica is a plant that should cer- tainly only be raised in that way. Fruit Trees^El^.fL^":''"- Fine Trees. Prices reasonable. MITCHELL'S NURSERY, Beverly, OUo Arbor Vitae (Tbnya Ocddentalb.) A iplendid stock of 3 to 4 ft. u< 4 to S ft. trees. Write for description! uid pricii. The Wm. H. Moon Co., MCHlRISVnXK. PA. LARGE TREES OAKS and MAPLES Plnea and Hemlock* ANDORRA NURSERIB8. Wm. WirBcr Harper. Prop. Cheatnnt Hill, PBOA., PA. For Fall Planting Lilintn Tenuifolintn, Hansoni, Davnrl- cam, Henryi, Elegans and Wallacd; Daphne Cneorum, Delphinium For- mosum, Syringa Japonica, German and Japaa Iris. Fall list issned in August. E. S. MILLER, Wading River,N. T California Privet Fhie stock of well frrown. well rooted and well graded 2-year plants; first-class in every respect: Per 100 1000 12tol5in..lieht braoched $100 $7.00 IS to 20 in. ,3 or more branches ... 1.50 10.00 20 to 30 in., 4 or more branches 2 00 15,00 2H to 3 ft., strong. 6 or more brancbei 3.00 25 00 3 to 4 ft., extra heavy, 8 or more blanches 4.00 30.DO Write for special prices on carload and larife orders. CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J. Mention the American Florist when icriting B. & A. SPECIALTIES Palms, Day Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Autumn Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries, WE are only a few minutes from New York City: Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. BOBBINK& ATKINS Nsrserymen and Florists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. I?//. The American Florist. 1187 1111111111TT«T«»«H««1IHI«1111»«««««»«««H»«»»»»1«««««1I11IH««1111«««1«1«»«««111111««111II1IIIIIX11. Carnation Cuttings Wodenethe. New 1912 white- Come and sec it growing. It is the largest and best white so far introduced. Every flower is petfect as calyx never splits. How many whites can you say that of. Brooklyn. (Weber.) A heavily fringed cerise pink. A wonderfully free continuous bloomer. You will eventually ; buy this variety. May as well turn your order \ in now. Prices on these two varieties, $12 per 100; $100 per 1000. Princess Charming. Another non burster, Enchantress shade of color. White Wonder, GloriOSa, White House. Prices, $6 per 100; $50 per 1000. -.^ New Roses Sunliurst. #^^ The king of the yellows. Better let us hear from you soon. Our stock is getting sold up already. Prices, Own Root L"2-inch,$30 per 100; $250 per 1000. Grafted, $35 per 100; $300 per 1000. Double White Killarney. $30 per 100; $250 per 1000. Lady Hillingdon. Grafted stock, $25 per 100; own root stock, $20 per 100. "Sn/irs: NB-w i^isT eye- MumS' Carnations and Roses iReoLd^r Jan.taLaLi*5r !• JSend for a Coi^jr. Chas. H. Totty, rii«ii«iii«ii«i«ii«ii«««««»i«iinn«»»»T»»»««»«i««iii«ii««««i«i»niin«im«i«m«nniiiiiTiTiTT«iiiii 1188 The American Florist, Dec. i6. Heacock's Palms and Ferns HOME GROWN. Strong and Well Established. While our sales have been much heavier than ever before, we are still strong on sizes quoted: Kentia Belmoreana. Pot. Leaves. lo. high. Each Doz. 2H in. 4 8 to 11) $ 1 50 3 -in. 5 12 2 00 5 in. 6 to 7 18 $0 50 6 00 6 -in. 6to7 24 1 00 12 00 Ced'rtub. L'ts. In. high. Each Doz. 7in. 5 to 7 34 to 36 $2 50 $30 00 [ 7in. 6 to 7 35 to 38 3 00 36 00 9in. 6to7 40 to 45 4 OJ 48 00 9in. 6to7 42 to 48 5 00 9-in. 6te7 48 to 54 6 00 Cocos Weddelliana. Pot. In. high. lOO 2H Id. 8 to 10 $10 00 Cedar tub. 7in. 7in. 9in. 9-in. Kentia Forsteriana. Made Up. Plants. In. hieh. Each 4 36 $250 4 36 to 40 .. 3 00 4 40 to 42 4 00 4 42to48 5 OJ Doz. $30 00 36 00 48 00 60 00 Cibotium Schledei. Cedar tub. 9 in. 9-in, Spread Each 4 to 5t«-et $4 00 to fS 00 5 to 6 feet 6 00 Areca Lutescens Pot. Plants in pot. In. high, 7-in. 3 ib Sin. 3 42 Cedar tub. Plants in tub Several Each ,.$2 00 . 3 00 9lD. 9-in. In.hiKh, Each 48 to 54. $5 00 5tt 7 50 Pot 5-in 6 in Cedar tub. High. 7in. 18in. Phoenix Roebeleni. Each nicely characterized $1 00 18 to 20in. -spread 1 50 Spread. 24-in.. JOSEPH HEACOCK CO«, Wyncote, Pa. Each $2 00 Railwaj- Station, Jenkintown. Los Angeles, Callt. The glut of chrysanthemums being about over there has been less trouble in disposing of other stocks. While trade has not been rushing there has been a good deal of funeral work of the better class which helps out con- siderably. Good roses are not too plentiful and have sold well at fair prices. Carnations are equal to the demand but keep well and bring fair prices. Lily of the valley has been scarce and high in price and the quality at times has been none too good. Plants are having a fair call, especially large and medium sized Ne- phrolepis AVhitmani and small Bos- tons. The new Begonia Glory of Cin- cinnati, is proving its superiority over the ordinary Lorraine types. It holds its flowers much longer in the stores and is more showy while the fact of its being a better grower will doubt- less also aid in making it popular. A few azaleas are scattered around the stores, but they are very poor as yet. The stock for Christmas is likely to be short, some of the local growers not handling any this year while others who secured plants say they are not as good as usual owing to the drought in Europe. Paper White narcissus and Chinese lilies are in and find a good demand and the large quantities of asparagus plumosus, smilax and adi- antum grown around the city seems none too much. The Thanksgiving business was far ahead of anticipa- tions, nearly all the stores having to keep open until quite late in the day and several selling out entirely in all classes of cut flowers and almost all the plants. Everyone is delighted with the business done and in prospect. NOTES. The continually increasing business of the H. N. Gage Co., is a strik- ing proof of what may be done by constant plugging. Mr. Gage started his business in a very small way with practically no capital but bi-ains and the will to succeed and he now has a fine wholesale trade in all kinds of supplies as well as flowers and his store in the Pantages theater building is one of the busiest places in town. Here Mrs. Gage reigns supreme and is not only a remarkably good business woman but her pleasant manner and willingness to go out of her way to oblige customers makes her hosts of friends. Mr. Gage is one of the lar- gest bulb growers in this section and at his two places (Long Beach and Hollywood), grows over one million bulbs as well as other stock. His or- ders for Dutch bulbs alone this season called for a quarter of a million. His stock looks well and he has several fine varieties of carnations which he grows by the acre under lath and in the open at Hollywood. In the bulb STOCK ALWAYS NEEDED Sm841 Ferns, for aishes, Pteris Ma>i, Serrulata Cristata Variegata, Wimsetti, Cretica .Vlba Lineata, $3.(X) per lOD, 126.00 per 1000. Aspidium Tsussimense and Cyr. tomtum Falcatum, |3.fiO per loo, lf:50.(JU per lOUO. Asparagus Plumosus, 2!/2-in., $3. CO per 100, $26.00 per iOOO. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2V->-in., $2 50 per 100, $22.00 per 1000. Pandanus Utilis, 3-in., $10.00 per lOO; 4-in , $20.01-1 per lOU. Cocos Weddelliana, 2V2-m., $10.00 per 10(1 Kentia Belmoreana and Forster- iana— Made-up and single plants, all sizes. Special value in Made-up Fors- teriana, 4 plants in 8-in. tubs, 40 to 44 in. high, $1,00 each; Sin. tubs, 44 to 48 in. high, $6.00 each (very bushy). Genista Racemosa, o-in pot plants, $25 per 100: very heavy 4-in. pot plants at $16 per lOO. Hydrangea Otaksa, fine pot grown 6-in. pots, 2 to 3 flower shoots, $20 per 100. BEDDING STOCK Heliotrope, Czar, Czarina, Jersey Beauty, etc., $2.50 per 100; Centiflenr (Giant), $3.60 per 100. Coleus, Beck with Gem, Her Ma. jesty, Oueen of West, VerschafTeltii, etc., l-iTfiOper 100, $20 per 1000. Moonf lower ( buy now to propagate from), $3 per 100. ' Geraniums, standard market sorts, $3 per lOii, $26 per 1000. Flowering Begonias, good assort- ment, $3 per 100. Lantana, 8 fine varieties, $3 per 100. Croton Aurea Maculata, 3-in. pot plants, $<< per 100. English Ivy, strong 4-in., :; to 4 ft. of tops, $12 per 100; 2-iD. pots, $3.60 per luO Violets, Hardy English or Russian, 2-in., $6 per 100, $45 per 1000. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, O. SPECIALTIES. Roses, from 3'in pots. Cbrysantlieniami Carnations for fall deliver;. SmUax. Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low, Send for Hit. Wood Brothers. Vt^^^k Wlenuon the A.mertcan Florist when writing Robert Craig Co... ^SSs PALMS and Novelties In Decorative Plants. Market and 49lh SU., Philadelphia, Pa season these grounds are greatly ad- mired by passengers on the cars, good soil, plenty of water and the best of care leading to fine results. The Long Beach place consists principally of two acres of lath under which he grows asparagus plumosus, A. Sprengeri, Ferns for Dishes Per 100 Per 1000 IVfio $3.50 $30.00 Aspara^ns Plumosns, 2H-iiich $3 50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. 3 in. $6.00 per 100. Primroses, Obconica, best large flowerinE strain, strong 2H inch pot plants. $3.0S per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 500 at 1000 ratei. Cash with order Rnbber Plants, 6 in pot. 20-24 in. high, 50c each. Arancaria Excelsa. Sin. pot. 50c to 75c each; 6in. pot, $1.00 to $1.25 each. FRANK 4911 Quincv St.. OECHSLIN, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing SMITH'S ADVANCE CHRYSANTHEMUM stock plants 26c each. Golden Glow, stock plants 10c each. ELI ROSS, 25 Monroe Street GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. Mention the American Florist when writing igii. The American Florist. 1189 Azaleas for Christmas at Godfrey Aschmann's greenhouses to beat the band, selected for us in Belgium purposely for our Christmas forcing. I tell you they are crackerjacks. We have Mme. Petrick, finest pink, from 75c up. This is the earliest and best of all the pinks. Stock up with Godfrey Aschtnaun's Plants, well known from ocean to ocean in quality and prices. It won't pay to let others get ahead of you. Don't look at what is behind, bat go right straight forward. Make a break for Godfrey Aschmann's Green- houses, to the old reliable firm which has always looked after your interests and which proteets you. We protect the trade. W9' We Have No Department Store Customers. We Sell Strictly to the Trade Only. ii^° Please look at our special low prices for superior stock in AZALEAS. ADotber specialty ol aurs are now in. Azalea Indica. New stock. Tbey are all in fine conditioD. full of buds. Have only larije size of Deutsbhe Perle, double white. $1.25. $1.50. «1.75 to {2.0J; Vervsaeana, double r i^e variegated, large sizes ooly. $1 OO. SK25. 11.50 to $1.75; Mme. Petrick double pink 75c.$l.O0. tl.25to $1.50: a novelty and scarce. very handsome. Urge flswers resembles Ver- vaeneana. and are called in B ^Igium the White Verv.-eneana. price 75c $1 GO «1.25 to$l.50. Re- member for Christmas forcing we have to select only large, healthy plants: small, weak plants will n ot force successfully for Christmas. Tour Houses in Ferns 10,000, Pot, Not Bench Grown. Where will you go for good ferns^ We are headjuarters for you. We have foqr houses full; good and cheap. NeptuScottii, ScholzeU and WMtmanJ, 4 fc. pots 15c to 20c: ^2 to 6-m.potB. 25c 35c. 40c aoflSOc: 7-in,. 75c to$1.0tt. as large as a bushel basket. Boston Ferns, 54 in.. 35c to 40c; 6-1o..50c: 7-io. 75c to $1.00; as large as a bushel basket. Neph. Cordate Compacta, 4'ia.. 10c. Ferns for Dishes, a good assortment. 2^ in. pots SS.OOperKO. Urge plants. Pteris Wilsoni Ferns^ 6 in. paas. 3 ptents in a pan, 25c to 35c per pen; very bushy. Fern Balls, imported direct from Japaa. already started. 50c. Adiantum Hybridom. the new Maidenhair Fern. 3-in..8c; mediam size 4 in.. lOc; Uffire 4-in., ISc. Id Rubbers (Ficus Elastica) we are well pre- pared; finest stock in the country; 5H.6to7 in. pots. 26c, 35c, 40c. SOc. 75c to tl.OO: all staked up Cyclamen Grandinora,4-iD.. 25c: SM in., 35c. POIMSETTIAS. ^^ Just look! We have a full house of that Christmas novelty, the Poinscttla, in bloom, medium si^e. 3-in.. I5c; 4-in.. 25c; 5.5H to 6 in., for basket work or for cutting. 35c. 40c to 50c: 8 to 10 in pans. 3 Poinsettjas in center, and either Asparagus Plumosus Nanusor Assorted Dish Ferns as a border. 75c. %\ 00 to $1.25 per (®- THE TOWN TALK. "Did you see those Urge 12-inch pans made up of 3 large Poinsettias. 30 to25 in. high, trimmed with Scottii. Whitman! and other Ferns, Areca Palms, Cocos Asparagus, etc., in McGinty's show window ' Aren't they dainties ? They came from Godfrey Aschmann's Greenhouses. We paid only $2.50 for them and can sell them for a ten d-jHar bill. ' "O. I bought one not quite as big as yours (ll-in.pan). for which I piid Aschmann only two dollars " explained Mr. MuHer. "I let it go for eight dollars, I thought that was a fair profit." Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. This isaaothergraat specialty of ours. We have grown them very extensively for the past ten years. Our special tireitment makes the dowers very bright. We have the bright red and the pink Lonwdale. Hive a houseful. Now ready, in bloom for Ctiristmas 6 in. pols, SOc, 60c 75c to $1.00: 3 in. pots. 12c 5 to SH-in. pots. 35c. B:gonla Gloire de Lorraine Betty Anderson. tais is a new handsome variety: bushy; have only large 7-in. size to offer. $1.50. Be^nias New Improved Krfordi. Aschmann's Beauty, the finest Christmas and winter bloom- ing Bagonia In extstence. Their beautiful pink and britjht red large flowers are a puzzle to any- one who sees them to bt^om; in flower now and all the wioter thriuah; large 4-in. pots. 20c: large 9^-in. pots. 25c to 35c. Bear ia mind this is an immeose bloomef which has no equal. We have th 3 Bright Sed and th^ Pink Lonsdale, and don't forget we have also the newest, ihe Begonia Gloire de Cincinnati, 4-in. pots. 35c to 40c: 3f4 in. pots. 50c to 75c; 6-iQ.. $1.00 to $1.50, Jerusalem Cherries. What is Christmas without red b&rries like those on- the Holly ? Also the Jerusalem Cherries are welcome plantsaod much admired by evecy one interested in Christmas decorations. We never had ia all our experience a better stock of Jerusalem Cherries than we have this year. Every plant is loaded with red ripe berries; only Urge plants. We can offer 6 to 6H in, . pots. 35c. 41c. 50c. 75c to $1.00. Just Arrived with the Azale&s* A fime constgQm^at of Latania Borbonlca, in first-cIasscoudicioQ. perfect foliage, largestock. 8 good leaves, h^jight given in coinsular invoice at 35 to 40 to., tit for 7 to Sin pots. 75c to $1.00. Combination L'fttanla Borbonica (3 plants) in a 6 m. pot. which give's them a fine a[>i>€Brance. bushy, ab lut 13 to 14 leaves to a pot. 6-in. pots. 50:. 60c to 75c Cocos Weddelllana Palms. mid£ up of 3 plants 4 to 5-in. pots. 3fJc and 40c; 3iD.. 15c. 18c and 20c: 4-in.. 25c. 25 at 100 rates. Cash with order, pleaac All plants must travrl at pardhascr*B rtok. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA Our Specialty. Warning — Don't be deceived. Now, as well as for the la£t twentjr- five years, we hold the ground as leaders Id importing, frowiof and shuipine of our specialty, the Arsu- carias. For decorative purposes, in connec- tion with pdlms, they will make a fine disj play. Christmas prices of the so well known evertrreen novelty, the Araucarias. cut in half: Araucaria Kxcelsa, raised from top cut- tJDev. 6-7 inch pots. 4 to 5 years old 5, 6 and 7 tiers 25. 28, 30. 35. 40in, in height. $1.00, $1,25. $1.50. $2,00 to $2,50 each Araucaria Excelsa, specimen plants. 6 7 in. pots. 35 to 50 in. hish g from bottom up, only $2.00 Araucaita EzcelsaGlaoce and Robasta oompacta, 6-7 in. pots, fine bushy plants $1 03.$1.25. $1.50. $2,00 each Araucaria Ezcelsa, out of 5, SVz. and 6- io. pots. 2 to 3 years old. 3. 4 and 5 tiers. 16. 18 . 20 to 30 inches high 50c . 75c an d $1 .00 each ^" Lookl Kentia Belmareana, new stock. arrived with the Azaleas from Europe. 23 in. high. 5!^ in pots only 50c to 60c. Kentia Belmoreana, 4 year old. 40 to 50iochei high. $1.00. $1.25 aJid $1,50, Kentia Forsteriana. 4 year old. 30 to 35 Inches high.?!. 01, $1.25. $1.50 and $2.00. KenHa Forsteriana, 4 year old. 24 to 26 inches high, 50c to 75c. Kentia Belmoreana, 4 year old. comblnaiioa or made uDof3 plants, 26 to 28 inches high. 75c. $1.00 and J1.2S Kentia Belmareana, 4 year old. single, 26. 28 to 3aii»cbe« high, 75c, $1.00 and $1.25. Areca Liltescens,4 ia. nits made up. 18 to 20 in- high. 20c to 25c: 5-in.. 20 to 25 in. high, 30c to 35c 20,000 Aspei^as PlnntoBus Nanus, 2^2 in.. $3.00perlOD $25 00 per 1000: 3-in.. $5.00 per 100; 4-io, $10.00 per 100, Asparagus Sprengeri, large size, 4in.. 15c: me- dium size. 4 in.. 10c; IVi in.. $3.00 per 100. Cineraria Hybrida Grandinora, Asohmaon's w>^(l known strain. IVt'xa. pots. 3c; 3 in.. 8c; 4-in., 15c, Primula Obconica Grandiflora, assorted colors, io bloom, large 4-in.. 20c; medium large SH-ln.. 25c' bushy. Primula Olllnensis, John F. Rupo's so well kaowa st'ain. assorted colors, 4-tn,. 10c; SVi-in. pot». $2.50 per doz. What Mr. F. J. Michell. of (he Well Known Seed Baiase. Henry F, Michell Com- pany, Phlladelphts, Said: "Have just visited the greenhouses of Godfrey .Aschmann. and must say it was indeed a great surprise to me. I have never seen a better lot of .\raucarias. Azaleas. Ferns and other plants in all siees and prices as are at Mr. Aschmann's." GODFREY SSCHIVIANN Wiiolesale Grower and Importer of Potted Plants. 1012 West Ontario Street, Philadelphia, Pa 1190 The American Florist. Dei. i6. That Will Bloom for Gtiristmas .o^iPif"/' •2'^' ^'-OO: l^-'5. $1.50, 16-18. $2.50. 18-24 $3.50 each. Cinerarias, 2.in,. $5.00: 3-in..$8.0t): 4-Jn. $12.50 per 100. Celestial Peppers, 4in. pots. $12.50 per 100. ».-'!5!*"?"""*' j"8l beemning to show color 2 in. ¥M'k^'}° *1J.00; Sk'j-in. $12.50; 4 lo. $20.00; 5 in, $40.00; 6-in. pans. 7Sc. Cyclamen, 24in. $5.00: 3^i•in. $10 00; 41n. 20. Primroses, in variet7. Chinese. Obconica and Forbesii. 2Vi-in. $5.00; 3-in. $8.00: 4-in. $12.50. Glolre da Lorraine B;gonlas,vin. 20c: 4 in. .^'^:}J?k^'''^ I'Hnilnosa,2V2 in.$5O0:3in $10.00: l.'»*20 00:5in. $40.00; Rex, 2^ in. $5.00: 3in. $12.50; 4in. $25.00. .o^"'^'^""'"''"'' Begonias, 2H io $'5.00: Sin nJl ^ '£ ^L^.SO- II yoo want Hydrangeas, Crbnson Ramblers, Baby Ramblers, Climbing Baby Ramblers, for Easter Forcing, send for our list. GEOJ, KUHL. PEKINJLL Uention tu,^ American Florist when writing LEEDLE SPRINGFIELD 2V..ln. ROSES 4.1„. Shipping — Booking — Growing. smilax and other gi-eens and seed. He also grows quite a lot of bulbs here and some carnations, as well as con- tracting for several growers' cuts of violets. Agapanthus umbellatus, a plant not often grown for cut bloom, IS grown in large quantities here and has proved a good seller. Business has been good at the Third street store of Morris Goldenson and we were pleased to see Walter Gar- bett back at his post again. Walter has again had to go to the operating table, for the last time we hope, but has kept up cheerfully through it all and looks much better than one could expect under the circumstances. He was very busy when seen at a seven- foot broken column of white chrysan- themums and violets, the base of oak leaves, violets and American Beauty roses. This and a good deal of other work was for the Niell funeral. Fred RafCerty, the well-known grow- er of Santa Ana, has returned from his European trip looking well, and pleased with his experiences. All the same he says that Southern California looks mighty good to him again. Mr. Rafferty is getting more and more out of the wholesale and more into the re- tail end of the business as it is less worry and more profitable. The Los Angeles Flower Market has handled immense numbers of chrysan- themums this season, mostly at good prices, though during the worst of the glut the buyers naturally had the best of it. This firm now handles the en- tire cut of one of the newer rose grow- ers and the stock is good. Smilax strings have been in big demand, also maidenhair and the market is a busy place at all times. Kd Rust, of Pasadena, has the plant- mg of the new grounds of J. Jerew at Hollywood. Large quantities of the big palms that he grows so well and other nursery stock will be planted just as soon as water can be piped to the' place, most of the rough grading being already completed. Dietrich & Turner are cutting a magnificent crop of roses from their houses at Montebello and we never saw the place looking better. Henry Tur- ner has worked here almost day and night since the inception of the place !!![* Baby Roses Dormant, Field Grown, Budded. Crimson Baby. 2yr doz , $i.'.00; 100. $14.00 3-yr •' L' 50; " 16.00 Jessie. The "best of all" forcer. Color, a bright cherry-red, 2-yr., each, .iSc; doz., $:! 50; 100, $25.00 3-yr., each, 45c; doz., 4.50; " HO.OO Orleans. Bright red, tinted pink, white center. 2-yr., each, 35c: doz., ,$:;.60; I'OO, $26.00 Phyllis. One of the best pink polvanthas. 2-yr., each, 26c; doz., $2.60; 100, $18 00 3-yr., each, 30c; doz., 3.00; 100, 20.00 Climbing Roses. All 2-yr, dormant stock, field-grown and budded, unless noted. Eacli Doz. UIO American Pillar, single pink..$ 30 $3 00 $30 00 Crimson Rambler, 2-year 20 2 00 15 oo 3-.vv:ir. extra choice stock. . 2.5 2 50 18 00 Dorothy Perkins, a-year 20 2 00 15 oO 3-.vear 25 2 50 18 00 Hiawatha, single crimson :!0 3 00 20 00 Lady Gay, beautiful cherry pink 30 3 00 30 00 Philadelphia Rambler 2o 200 15 00 Tausendschon, Iiright pink..,. :» 3 00 20 00 White Dorothy Perkins, 30 3 00 20 00 Azalea Mollis. Each, 60c; doz., $6.00: 100, $36.00 Deutzia Gracilis, Pot-grown, well budded. Each, 20c; doz.. $2.00; 100, $16.00. Hydrangea Otaksa. Superior imported stock; pot -grown. Size pots. Flowerins stems. Doz I^er UK.I (i-7-inch, 3 to 4, $6.00 $40.00 7-inch, 6 to . ilention tne American florist tefte» wrltirig igii. The American Florist. 1195 THE CARNATION OF BRONZE MEDAL IF REAL .^ ^^ 1 ^^^ BOSTON, 1ERIT. m 1^^ B*^ .^i^ 1911 ^ SELLS ON SIGHT A Glorified Prosperity of the "Profitable and Prolific" order. QUALITY aiiu irruiiiii; urucr. merit A moneymaker from start to finish — lieats L,awson and Enchantress for production. For pedigree see onr ad. in this paper Dec. 9lh. Grow Rainbow and double your profits— more flowers, higher prices. We Stake our repulatlon on Rainbow— we guarantee It In all respects. Produced by an expert of many years experience Rainbow is everything that the ideal carnation should be; it is a genuine profit builder worth a trial. Grow a few, you will be repaid ten times over. Two-thirds of our extensive range is planted to Rainbow. BI1CA.USE ^* yields more money per plant than any other variety we have ever grown— and we have tried -^^^ them all. We can deliver a half million strong, healthy cuttings, guaranteed to be perfect in ever way. Orders increasing daily — send us yours today and be sure of early delivery. Remember— Our guarantee is back of every cutting. $I2.00 PER 100; $IOO.OO PER 1000 LIBERAL DISCOO.'^T ON LARGE ORDERS WANOKA GREENHOUSES, Barneveld, New York. Rooted Cuttings... WE ARE SPECIALISTS in this line, and with years of experi- ence we have the finest cuttings in the country, Ivet us convince you with an order and you will want more. Begonias, flowering kinds, $1.76 per 1(30. Verbenas, Tnc per ,0U; $ii.00 per 1000. Pelargoniums, $l'.50 per 100. Ageratums, i.Oc per 100; $6.00 per 1000. Daisies and Salvias, $1.00 per 100; $8,00 per 1000. Petunias, .f 1.-5 per 100; $10,00 per 1000, Coleus, 70c per 100, $(>.00 per lOCO. .\11 good varieties and named. Express paid on all rooted cuttings. Cash with order. S. D. BRANT, Clay Center, Kan. Hention the American Florist when wrltins CARNATION CUTTINGS ROOTED Mrs. Fisher, best summer flowering white variety grown. Ready for delivery now. $1.50 p»r 100; $10.00 per 1000. GEO. HOLST, 5S Lirch StrfCt, FLUSHING. L. \, A PLANT NOVELTY That everybodv will want Solanum Capsicasfrum Melvini The best introductioo in Holiday Plants, for years. A moneymaker. Plant dwarf, bushy, 12 to 15 in. higb, covered witti briliant scarlet berries conical shaped and carried well above the dark shining foliage. Awarded First Class Cer-. tificate bv Mass Horti- cultural Society and Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston. Sow seeds in Jan. or Vch for next Chrisi mas. Ten packets, $1.50: 100 ckis., S12.50 Single packet 25c. THOMAS J. GREY CO., 32 S. Market St. Boston. CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO. La Fayette, Indiana Don't Delay Ordering CARNATION 6EN0RA I^O"^^r for seasonable delivery. Write for descriptive circular. Cultural di with each shipment. with each shipment $12.00 per 100; $100. Itural directions .00 per 1000. PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass, 1196 The a mer i ca n Fl o rise. Dec. i6. Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The... 1203 Allen J K 1173 ,Mpha Floral Co ...1175 American SpawnCollg2 AmlingECCo 1169 Anderson S A 1175 Andersen Specialty Co 1196 Andorra Nurseries .1186 AneermuellerGeoH 115U1171 Aphine MfgCo. ...Mil Aschmann Godfrey. 1189 Atlanta Floral Co.. 1176 Badgley Reidel & Meyer. Inc.. .11561173 Baerjulius 1176 Barrows HH&Sonll91 Ba8sett& Washburn 11631194 Baur J A PotteryCo HI Bayersdorfer H 120.i Beaven E A 1174 Berning H G..,....117l Bertermann BroflCoI176 Black Chas 1186 Blick Floral Co ...1182 Bobbinlc&Atkins. 11S<^ Boddington A T 1183 BodgerJno&SonsCo II Boland J BCo 1175 BolgianoJ&Sons. ..11/9 BoweM A 1177 Brants D 1195 Braslan SeedGroCoI178 Breitmeyer's I Son8ll76 Brown A J Seed Coll78 Brons H N 1149 Buch binder Bros.. .12)4 Buckbee H W 1176 BudJoneJ A 1161 Burnett Bros II Burpee W A & Co. .1181 Caldwell the Woods man Co 1174 Camp Conduit Co.. 1202 Canger & Gormley.1175 CarterGeoM 1174 Chi CarnCo I 1185 Chicago Flower Growers Ass'n 1155 Chi HouseWreckCol206 Clark The E BCo. .1180 Clarke's Sons Davidll77 ClevelandCutFloColl77 Coles W W 1180 Cooke GeoH 1175 CorpyJ Frank 1180 Cot8onasGeo&Co.ll74 CoweeW J 1203 Coy H C Seed Co 1180 Craig Robt Co 1188 CritcheMC E 1170 Cross Eli 1188 Crump Frank F....1176 Cunningham JosH.119i Daniels & Fisher.. .1177 DardsChas 1176 Deamod J BCo 1162 Dennaiffe&Son. ..1178 DesplainesFlo. Co. 1193 Detroit Flower Pot III Dietsch A &Co IV DillerCa8k'y&Keenl202 Dillon J L 1192 DinRee& Conard Coll91 DornerF&SonsColl95 Dreer HA.III 1193 1201 Dunlop JohnH 1177 Dupuy Louis 1192 EdwardsFold'g Bo:1205 Elliott W H 1171 Em mans Geo M 1192 Eyres HG 1177 Fish Henry Seed Coll79 Fisher Peter 1195 Florists' Hail Assn. 1202 Florists Tel. Dclvy, 1176 Foley Mtg Co.. IV 2nd Special Cover FordM C 1161 117^ Ford Wm P ..11.S8 i'oltler Fiske Rawsoo Co II Fox Hall Farm 1182 Freeman G L 1192 Freeman MrsJB . .1176 Free man- Lewis 1175 KromentH E 1173 Galvin Thos F.. Ii77 Garden CitySandCo III Garland Geo M Co. 1166 GasserJ M Co 1177 Geny Bros 1176 Giblin& Co 1205 Good & Reese Co . . I Gorham & ChaplineI203 GrandKapid8FloCo1177 Graves Nathan R. .12C3 Greater New York Florists' Ass'n 1173 Grey Xlios J & Co. 1195 Growers CutFlower Co 1172 GudeBros 1176 GuDtenburg M L...1162 GuDther Bros ...1173 Heacock Jos Co 1188 Habermann Chas. ..1175 HammoDd Beni ..1206 Haven The Seed CoUSO HeinlJohn& Son. .1176 Henderson A & Co 1174 Henshaw &Fenrichll54 Herr Albert M 1192 Herrmann A 1202 He88& Swoboda...ll77 Hews AH& Co.... Ill Hilfinger Bros Ill HippardE 1205 Hitchings&Co,... 1201 HoerberBros 1159 HoSman Flo Artist 1177 Ho£fmeisterFlo.Co1170 Holm & Olson 1176 Hoist Geo 1195 Holton&HunkelColl58 Home Cor School., 1192 Hooker HM Co.... 1205 Hort Advertiser.... 1205 Hort Trade Journal. 1202 HuntE H 1169 Hur£f Edgar T 1180 IgoeBros... 1195 Illinois Pipe Mtg Col204 Isbell S M& Co ... 11 fackson & Perkins. 1184 1.94 Jacobs S & Sons 12(5 lohnson WW& Son II Jones Percy 1169 Kasting W F Co. ..1170 Keller Geo & Sons. Ill Keller J B & Sons.. 1176 Kellogg Geo M .. .1175 Kelway&Son 1179 Kennicott Bros 1169 Ky Tob Prod Co ..1196 Kervan Co The.. ..1173 Kessler Bros 1160 Kessler Phillip F 1150 Kessler Wm... 1152 117.S KiftRobt 1127 KimberlinSeed Co. 1179 King Construct'n 1207 KleinhansPHowardh93 KohrAF Ill Kramer I N & Son. Ill ! Kroeschell Bros Co 1207 Kruchten Johnlll54 1169 Kuebler Wm... .1173 KuehnC A. ...1157 1171 KuhlGeoA....1174 1190 I Kyle &Foerster....ll69 Lager & Hurrell,. . . I Lange A II75 Landreth SeedCo...l179 LocaltesN L & Co. 1156 Leedle Floral Co. ..1190 Lehman Bros. 1208 Lichtenberger J ...11% Lord&Burnham Col203 McCallumCo 1170 McConnell Alex. ...1175 McCulIougb'sJM Sons Co 1171 McHutcbison & Co. II McKellar Chas. W.I169 McKenna P & Son. 1177 Malandre Bros ...1175 Mastin J G & Co. ..1207 Masur S 1175 Mathews Gravity Carrier Co 1207 Matthews Florist. ..1177 May & Co LL 1175 Mette Henry 1182 Michigan CutFloExll74 Millang. Chas.UhO 1173 Miller ES 1180 MitchellW.T &Sonll86 Moltz A & Co. .1159 1173 Moninger J C Co . . 3rd Special cover Moon The WmHCoI186 Moore Hentz&Nash 11501173 Morehead MlgCo..l202 MorseCC&Co....ll78 , MtGileadPotteryCo III Munk Floral Co. ...1170 Murray Samuel 1176 Myers Florist 1176 Nat Flo B of Trade. 1204 NY Cut Flower E> 1173 Nicotine Mfg Co 1206 Niessen Leo Co 1170 Northern MichEvgn Nursery 1174 Oecbslin Frank 1188 Olsen Chr II Palethorpe PRCo.l2C6 Palmer W J &Son8ll76 Park Floral Co .1176 PeacockDahliaFmsll94 Pedrick Geo & SonllSO Perfection Chem Col206 Penn the Florist... .1176 Pennock MeehanCol173 Peters & Reed Pot'y III Peterson J A I Pierce F O Co .... 1202 Pierson A N 1184 Pierson F R Co . . . . I Pierson l' Bar Co. .1204 Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 1178 Pillsbury I L 1196 Pittsburg CutFloColl70 Podesta &BaldocchI177 Poeblmann Bros Coll46 PoUworth C C Co.. 1171 1177 1180 1207 Power Wm & Co.. .1180 Pulv'iz'd Manure Co 4lh Special Cover PurdyCail 1192 Quaker City Machine Works 12"4 Randall A L Co .1169 Ready Reference ... 1 197 Randolph & Mc Clements 1201 Ray TJ & Co 1174 Keed& Keller 1202 Reeser Plant Co ..1193 Regan Ptg House, ..1203 ReimersM D 1175 Rein berg Geo 1169 Reinberg Peter 1151 Rice Bros 1171 Robinson J CSeedCo II Rock W L Co 1176 Roemer Fredk 1180 Rohnert Waldo.... 1180 Rusch G &Co 1171 Routzahn Seed Co.. 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Pillsbury Carnaiion Staple Patented 1908, 2000 lor $1.00 postpaid. I. L,. PLLSBURT Galesburg, III. J * Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two o> tiiree circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading CamatloD Growers as the belt support on market. Pat. July 27. '97. May 17.'9» GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt thipmsnt guarantM* IGOE BROS., 266 North 9th St., BROOKLYN. N. T. S&&&&&&:&&&ei&&:egi&&&&6&&&€ IT IS NOT... wliat you pay Tor the adver- ^issment but wliat the adver- tisement pays you. It pays to advertise in the American Florist. t DAYLITE GLASS CLCAINER - QUICK - POWERFUL WiU Not Injure Faint or Fully 25 gals, or more. .$0.7^ per gal, 5 to 10 gals. SOpergal. Lens than5Bals. . 1,00 per Kal. Andersen Specialty Co : Leaves No Greasy Surface. One gallon will clean from 500 to 700 square feet. ASK YOUR JOBBER OR WRITE TO 4648 Calumet Ave., CHICAGO. Tobacco Paper IS THE STRONGEST BEST PACKED EASIEST APPLIED 84 sheets $ 0.7B 144 sheets 3.B0 288 sheets 6.50 Nico-Fume Purnishes the Most Nicotine for tlie Money! ''LIQUID OVER 40% NICOTINE By (ar the CHEAPEST JUST NOTE PRICES Pint I l.BO V2 Gallon 6.60 Gallon 10.60 1728 sheets 36.10 Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Louisville Ky. 6 Gallons 47.86 tgij. The American Florist. 1197 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ACHYRANTHES. Achyranthes Savltze, 3-ln.. $3 per 100. R. Vin- cent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. AGERATUMS. Ageratum, Stella Gurney, 2-ln., %2 per 100. Princess Pauline, 2-in., $2 per 100. The Geo. Wlttbold Co.. Edgebrook, Chicago. 111. ALTERNANTHERAS. Alternantheras. 6 vars., 2-in., $2 per 100; Jewell, 2-ln., $3 per 100; 3-ln., $4. R. Vln- cent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Althernantheras, R. C, red and yellow, 50c per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, 0. ARAUCARIAS. Araucarlas. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere In this Issue. G. Asch- mann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Araucaria excelsa, 5-ln., 50c to 75c each; 6- in., $1 to $1.23. Franli OechsUn, 4911 Quincy St.. Chicago. . Araucarlas, excelsa, 4-in., 8 to 10 Ins., 2 to 3 whorls. 50e each; $5.50 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Araucaria excelsa, 5-ln., $6 per doz.; $45 per 100. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus basl;ets, $1, $1.50 and $2 each. Asparagus Plumosus. 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-ln., $1 per doz.; $8 per 100. Sprengerl, 3-in., 75c per doz.; $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; 4-in. (500 at 1,000 rates), $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; $80 per 1,000. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook, Chl- cago. III. Asparagus pulmosus nanus, from 2%-in. pots, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000; 3-ln., $5 per 100; $45.50 per 1,000. Cash with order please. Floral Hill Gardens, G. F. Nelpp, Prop., Chat- faam, N. J. Asparagus plumosus nanus, 2^-ln.. $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 3-ln., $6 per 100. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Asparagus plumosus, 2H-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Sprengerl. 2%-in., $2.50 per 100; $22 per 1,000. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes- YlUe. O. Asparagus plumosus. 2^-ln. pots. $3; 3-In. pots, .$4 per 100. Asparagus Sprengerl, 2-ln. pots, $2; 3-ln. pots. $4 per 100. C. Elsele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts.. Philadelphia. Asparagus plumosus, 2i4-ln., 3c; 3-in., 6c. Sprengerl, 2i4-ln., 2c; 3-ln., 4c; 4-ln., 8c. Mos- baek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Asparagus plumosus, 2!4-in., $2 per 100; J18 per 1,000; Sprengerl. 2H-ln., $1.50 per 100; $15 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham. Dela- ware, 0. Asparagus plumosus, 2y>-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-ln., $5 per 100; 4-ln., $10. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia^ Asparagus plumosus, 2i4-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. 25 Asparagus Plumosus out of 6-in., fine bushy plants. 20c. Cash please. Edgar Easter- day. Nokomis, III. Asparagus Sprf^ngeri. 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Asparagus plumosus. 2-in., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton. N. J. Asparagus plumosus. 2V>-in.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg.. Philadelphia. Asparagus Sprengerl. 2\^-ln., $1.50 per 100: 4-in.. $5 per 100. Asparagus plumosus. 2%-in., $2 per 100. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol. Pa. Potbound 3-in. Sprengerl, can be shifted Into 5-ln.. $6 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co., Mil- waukee. Wis. Asparagus plumosus. $2.50 per 100. Spren- gerl, $1.50 per 100. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2-ln., $2.50 per lOO. The Beeser Floral Co., Springfleld, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengerl plants. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. AZALEAS. Azaleas. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere In this issue. Godfrey Asch- mann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Azalea mollis, 50c each, $5 per doz., $35 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Azaleas in bloom, for varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Azaleas, $1 to 13.50 each. Geo. A. Knhl, Pe- kln, in. Azaleas, 75e to $1.50 each. The Geo. Wltt- bold Co.. Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Azaleas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. BAY TREES. Bay trees and box trees; all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Bay trees. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St.. New York. Bay trees. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. BEGONIAS. Glolre de Lorraine. 3-in., 20c; 4-ln., 30c; 5- in.. 60c. Luminosa, 2%-ln., $5; 3-ln., $10; 4-ln., $20; 5-in., $40. Rex, 2yj-ln., $5; 3-in.. $10; 4- in., $25. Spiral Rex, 2y,-ln., $7.50; 3-ln., $12.50; 4-in., $25. Geo. A . Kuhl, Pekln, 111. Begonias, Glolre de Lorraine, strong plants In full bloom, 5-in., $6 per doz.; 6-ln., $9 to $12 per doz. Cash please. Rober & Radke, May- wood. 111. Begonia Glolre de Lorraine, 5-ln. pans, 85c each; $9 per doz.; E-in.. pans, $1.25 each; $12 per doz. Glory of Cincinnati, 5-in., $9 to $10 per doz.; 6-ln., $15 to $18. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Begonia Coralline Lucerne, 3-in.. ready for 5 and 6-ln., $3.50 per doz.; $25 per 100. The Good & Reese Co., Springfleld. 0^ Begonias. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Begonias, $3 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., PalnesvlUe, O. Begonia Vernon, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-ln., $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md._ Rex begonia, nssorted. 3-in.. $5 per 100. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. BOXWOOD. Boxwood. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. . Boxwood. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. BULBS. Narcissus. Paper White, 13 ctms., $1 per 100; $8.50 per 1,000. Scranton Florist Supply Co., 201 N. Seventh Ave., Scranton, Pa. Narcissus Paper White Grandi. bulbs, good stock, 75c per 100; $6 per 1,000. Jonquil bulbs, 75c per 100; $6 per 1,000. Woodward Floral Co., Alvln. Texas. ~Bulbs, Llllum giganteum, case of 200. 7-9, $14. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. "Bulbs. E. S. Miller. Wading River. N. Y^ Bulbs, begonia, single flowering, 40c per doz. ; $2.50 per 100; $22 per 1.000: double flowering, 60c per doz.; $4 per 100; $35 per 1.000; Glox- inias, separate colors, 75c per doz.; $5 per 100; $47.50 per 1,000. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co.. Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston. Mass. Bulbs. Surplus of L. Multiflorums, 7-9. Yo- kohama Nursery Co., 31 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs, gloxinias, French Roman hyacinths, forcing gladiolus. Spiraea, tulips. For prices and varieties see advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs, LUinm Harrlsii, 7-9, $17 per case of 250 bulbs. White hyacinths, 12-15 ctms., $18 per 1.000. Paper White Grandi. Narcissus, $8 per 1,000. J. M. Thorbum & Co., 33 Barclay St.. New York. Bulbs of all kinds. James VIck's Sons, Boche»- ter, N. Y. Bulbs, begonias and gloxinia. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St.. New York. Bulbs. Burnett Bros., 72 Cortlandt St., New York. CACTI. Cactus — Small for window or retailing In 10 vara., $8 per 100; Old l^an Cactus, 4-5 Ins., $3 per doz., mailed. J. A. McDowell. Ap. 167, Mexico City. C ANNAS. The IMPROVED CANNA, 64 varieties. Includ- ing Mrs. A. F. Conard and the finest new ones. Send for price list. THE CONARD & JONES CO.. West Grove, Pa. CARNATIONS. Carnations, White Wonder, Glorlosa, Nor- wood, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Dorothy Gor- don, $4 per 100: $35 per 1.000. White Perfec- tion. $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. White En- chantress, Enchantress, Beacon, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Rose Pink Enchantress, Winsor, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., Jollet. 111. Carnations, White Perfection, Lady Bounti- ful, Queen Louise, Apple Blossom, Enchantress, Pink Imperial. Admiration. Lawson, Winsor. Flamingo, Craig, Harlowarden, Roosevelt, Ca- nary Bird, Jessica, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Carnations, Wodenethe. Brooklyn, $12 per 100; $100 per 1.000. Princess Charming, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Chas. H. Totty, Madi- son, N. J. Carnations, leading varieties. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Carnations. Lawson-Enchantress, Sangamo, Al- Tlna, May Day, Winsor, Victoria. Boston Mar- ket, 4c each; $36 per 1,000. Howard P. Kleln- hans. 68 Center Square, Easton, Pa. Carnations, WhlTe^Wonder, $12 per 100; $100 per 1.000. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind. _ Carnations, leading kinds. Des Plalnes Floral Co. , Des Plalnes, 111. "Carnation Benora, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass^ Carnations, Mrs. Fisher, $1.50 per 100; $10 per 1,000. Geo. Hoist, 53 Larch St., Flushing. L. I. Carnation Rainbow, $12 per 100: $100 per 1,000. Wanoka Greenhouses, Barneveld, New York. Carnations. Bright Spot. N. Zwelfel, North Milwaukee, Wis. "Carnations. Wood Bros., Flshklll, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums, stock plants from" prize win- ning stock. We have the best collection of varieties to grow. Write us. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. "Chrysanthemums, stock plants. Beatrice May, Yellow Bonnaffon, Dr. Enguehard, Glory of Pa- cific, Golden Glow and Estelle, $3 per 100. Mos- baek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Chrysanthemums, Smith's Advance, 25c each. Golden Glow, 10c each. Ell Cross, 25 Monroe St.. Grand Rapids, Mich. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings. Smith's Advance, 25 for $1; Golden Glow, $1 per 100. Edward Wallls, Atco, N. J. (t You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About it 1198 The American Florist, Dec. j6. Chrysanthemums. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adiiap, Mich. Chrysanthemums, leading vars. Wood Bros., Flshklll, N. Y. CINERARIAS. Cineraria hvhiida grand!. 2i4-ln., $3 per 100. Godfrey Ascbmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phlla- delpbia. Cinerarias, the largest flowering, extra strong, 2-ln.. $2 per 100. J. W. Miller, Shlremans- town. Pa. "cineraria Stellata, 5-in.. 10c; 3-ln., 5c. Mos- baek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Cinerarias, 2-in., $5; 3-ln., $8; 4-ln., $12.50 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. CLEMATIS. Clematis panlculata, strong plants from 4-ln. pots, 2-year-old, $10 per 100; plants from open ground, $5 per 100. C. Bisele, lltb and West- moreland Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Clematis panlculata, field-grown, $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1,000. The Good & Beeee Co., Sprlngfleid, 0. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COLEUSES. Colens, 2-ln., Pfister, red and yellow, Beck- with's Gem. Golden Bedder, Verschaffeltli, $2 per 100. Geo. Wittbold Co., Bdgebrook, Chl- cago. .^^_^^^ Coleus. Beckwith's Gem, Her Majesty, Queen of West, Verschatfeltii. etc., $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes- Yille, O. Coleus. 12 vars., 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $3. Brilliancy. 2-ln,. $3; 3-ln., $4. E. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Coleus, G. Bedder, 2%-ln., $1 per 100. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. CROTON&. Crotons, 214-in., $1 per doz. ; 3-in., $1.60 per doz.; 4-in., 25c each; $3 per doz.; 7-ln., 4 In a pot, 75c and $1 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Bdgebrook, Chicago, 111. Crotons, Aurea maculata, 3-in., $8 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesvllle, O. Crotons, 4-in., 35c each; $4 per doz. Yaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. CYCLAMENS. Giant cyclamen, our own grown strain, se- lected from the very best and well built plants and flowers. Seeds, $1 per 100, $6 per 1,000; nearly all sold out. August seedlings, $2 per 100; $18 per 1.000. Plants, well set with buds, 4-ln., $18 and $25 per 100. Orders amounting to $25, 10% off. Here is one of the many letters we received from satisfied customers: B. A. Butler & Son, Niagara Falls, N. Y., say: "The plants are excellent, the finest we have ever had, and If the seed this year Is of the same quality we will be perfectly satisfied." Our aim has been to. and we have, improved our strain every season. Cultural directions With every order. See my calla and A. plu- mosus advs. C. Winterlch, Cyclamen Specialist, Defiance, 0. Cyclamen, good, strong plants, best strain, In pots, to close out, 3-in.. $5 per 100; 4-ln., $10 per 100; 4%-in., $20 per 100. Cash with order. Rober & Radke, Maywood, 111. Cyclamen perslcum giganteum, mixed colors, 4-iD., 25c each; 5-in., $9 per doz.; 6-in., $12 per doz. In full bloom for Christmas. Order quick. R. J. Southertou. Highland Park. 111. Cyclamen, giganteum, fine, thrifty 3-in. stock, $5 per 100. Cash, please. J. W. Miller, Shire- manstown. Pa. Cyclamen, 5-in., $6 to $9 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Cyclamen grandi. 4-ln., 25c. Godfrey Asch- mann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Cyclamen, 2y.-ln., $5; 3V.-in., $10; 4-in., $20. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. Cyclamen. J. Hasslach, St. Remy de Prov- ence, France. Cyclamen giganteum, 4-In., 15c. Mosbsek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. CYPERUS. Cypems, 4-ln., $1.25 per doz.; $8 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. DAHLIAS. Dahlias. Peacock Dahlia Farms, Wiiliams- town Junction, P. O. Berlin, N. J. DAISIES. Daisies, Giant Paris, from 2V.-in. pots, $3 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. Pa. Shasta daisy plants, strong field-grown, $1.50 per 100; $10 per 1,000. Woodward Floral Co., Alvin, Texas. New Marguerite Mrs. F. Sander, 214-ln., $1.25 per doz.; $8 per 100; $75 per 1.000. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Marguerites, white and yellow, cuttings. $6 per 1,000; yellow, 2-in., $2 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. DEUTZIAS Deutzla Gracilis, 20c each; $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. DRACAENAS. Dracaenas, Pragrans, 2^-In., $1.50 per doz.; 3-ln., $2; 4-ln., $3; 6-ln., $5. Indivlsa, 2-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-in., 75c per doz.; $6 per 100; 7-in., 2i^-in to 3 ft.. J1.25 each; $15 per doz. Massangeana, 6-in., $1.25 each; 7-ln., $1.50. Terminalis, 3-ln., $1.75 per doz.; 4-ln., strong, 35c each; $4 per doz. Geo! Wittbold Co., Edge- brook, Chicago, IlL _^_ Dracaena indivlsa, good 3-in. when potted, a bargain at 2%c. Need the room. 584 6th St., Rochester, N. Y. ^ "DRACAENA INDIVISA, choice stock, 5-in., $15 per 100. Order quick. Holton & Hunkcl Co. , 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Dracaena terminalis, 4-ln.. 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; 5-ln., 50c each; $5 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Dracaena indivlsa. 3-in. pots, |4 per 100. C. Eisele. 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Phlladel- pbla. Pa. ^ Dracaena Ind., 3-ln., $5; 4-in,, $10; 5-in., $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. ERICAS. Ericas and all varieties of winter flowering plants. Louis Dupuy, Whitestone. N. Y. EUONYMOUS. Euonymous varlegata, 2^-ln. (golden and sil- ver leaf), 50c per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, HI.' FERNS. Ferns. Boston, 2-In., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 6-in., $8 per doz.; $45 per 100; 7-in., 75e each; $9 per doz.; 8-in., $1 each; $12 per doz.; 9-in., $1.50 each; $18 per doz.; Pern baskets, $1 each. Ferns for dishes, 2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, III. Ferns for dishes. Pteris Mayl, Serrulata cris- tata variegata, Wimsetti, Cretica alma lineata, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Aspidium tsussi- mense and Cyrotomium falcatum, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesvllle, 0. ROOSEVELT FERN is a winner. We offer 2%-in., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; 3-ln., $2.50 per doz.; $17.50 per 100. F. O. B. here. THE CO- NARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Ferns, Amerpolill. Barrowsli, Scotii, Elegan- tissima, Boston, Jacksonl, Sword and Whltmanl, from 4-in. pots, $15 per 100. Same varieties, 214-in., $4 per 100. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Ferns for dishes; transplanted, ready for pot- ting, five varieties, $1 per 100; $9 per 1,000. Ferns, strong plants. 2-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Cash please. Rober & Radke, May- wood. 111. Adiantum Farleyense. strong plants, 4-ln., $4 per dozen. Cash please. Rober & Radke, Maywood, 111. Ferns, Boston, Whltmanl. Scholzeli, Scottll, 4- in. pots, $2 per doz.; 5-in. pots, $3 per doz. C, Eisele, lltb and Westmoreland Sts., Phlladel- phia. Pa. Ferns for dishes, assorted 214-in., 50c per doz.; $3,50 per 100; $30 fcer 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Ferns. Boston. For sizes and prices, see ad- vertisement on front cover. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. 5,000 Boston ferns for 6-ln., strong, healthy plants, 2.5c; 7 and 8-ln., 40c and 50c; 6, 8 and 10-ln., Whltmanl, 25c, 50c ?nd 75c. Cash. A. G. Lake, Wellesley Hills, Mass. Boston ferns, iVi-'m., 4c; Whltmanl, 2Vl-in., 5c; Elegantlssima, Plersonl, and Whltmanl, 3-ln., 8c; 4-ln., 12%c; 5-ln., 25c. Mosbaek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111^ Ferns, JBoston, 2%-ln., $3 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Whltmanl, 2%-\n., $6 per 100; $40 per 1,000. 250 at 1.000 rates. H., H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Perns, Special Roosevelt. 2i4-ln., $2.B0 per doz.; $17.50 per 100; $150 per 1,000. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. Clbotlum Scheidel, 5-ln., $1,25 each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and N^w York . Clbotlum, 7-ln., $2.50 each. The Geo. Wltt- bold Co., Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. Ferns for dishes. 2%-ln.. $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 500 at 1.000 rate. Frank Oechslln, 4911 Qulncy St., Chicago. Ferns, Boston, 4-ln., $15 per 100; 5-ln., $26 per 100; 6-ln., $40. The Reeser Floral Co., Springfield, O. Adiantum Farleyense, 2^4-ln., $12.50 per 100; 4-in., $40. J. A. Peterson. Westwood, Cincin- uatl, O. Ferns. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Godfrey Aechm ann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. 50 Boston, 60 Whltmanl, out of 6-in. azalea pots, 25c. Cash please. Edgar Easterday, No- komls. 111. Ferns. Boston, 5-in., 25e each. Whltmanl, 4-ln., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns. John Scott, Rutland Rd. and E. 45th .St. , Brooklyn, N. Y. FERNS, 4-ln.. Boston, fine stock, $14 per 100. Wagner Park Conservatprles, Sidney, 0. Ferns, Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. FEVERFEW. Feverfew, large double white, $1 per 100, prepaid. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. FICUS. Flcus elastlca, 5% and 6-ln., 35c. 40c and 50c. ' Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. Flcus elastica, 6-in., 50c each; $6 per doz. ■ Ficus repens, vines, 2^-ln., 50c each. The Geo. Wi ttbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Rubber plants, 6-ln., 50c each. Frank Oechslln, 4911 Qulncy St., Chicago. ' GENISTAS. Genistas, 5-in., 25c each; dandy stock, $25 per 100. Order quick. Holton & Hnnkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St,, Milwaukee. Wis. OIRANIOMS. Geraniums, Lecadro, Mosnay, Roseleur, Nutt, Dagata, Elcard, Viand, La Favorite, Col. Thomas, Jaulin, Perkins. Oberle, 2-ln. stock, $2 per, 100; $18.50 per 1,000. Hill.- Dryden, Claire Prenot, Pros. Baillet, Mrs. Vincent, Bisquit, 2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Send for geranium catalogue. A. D. ROOT, Wooster, Ohio. 30.000 S. A. Nutt. The most popular variety In existence. Strong selected top cuttings, well rooted, $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1,000. The W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield, 111. , Geraniums, standard varieties. Ivy-leaved and scented, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $3. Silver leaf, Nutt and Mt. of Snow, 2-ln., $3 per 100; 3-ln., $4. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, 2-ln. stock, $1,50 per 100; $14 per 1,000. Quick sale; need room. Cash with order. Littleton Floral Co., Littleton, Colorado. ■^ Geraniums, standard sorts, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes- vllle, 0. Geraniums, cuttings, 'S. A. Nutt, $11.50 per 1.000, Ricard and Poitevine, $14 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins. Poitevine. 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Bmmana, Newton, N. J. GERBERA. Gerbera Jamesonl and Adnet. J. Hasslach, St, Remy de Provence, France, GREENS. Greens, fancy ferns, $1.50 per 1,000. Galax, bronze and green, $1.25 per 1,000. Sphagnum moss, large bales, $1.50. Leucothoe sprays, green. $1 per 100; $7.50 per 1,000. Borwood, 20c per lb.; 50 lbs., case, $7..50. Magnolia leaves, green and bronze, basket, $2.25; 6 bas- kets, $2 each. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, Inc., 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Greens, galax, green, 50c per 1,000; $3,50 per case of 10,000. Ferns, fancy and dagger, 80c per 1,000; $3.50 per case of 5.000. Green leu- cothoe, regular lengths, $1.75 per 1,000; 10 to 16-in., $1 per 1.000. Laurel leaves, 35c per 1,000. Sheet moss, 5c per lb. J. H. Von Canon & Co., Banner Elk, N. C. Greens, bouquet green, XXX holly, laurel wreathing, holly and evergreen wreaths, mis- tletoe, pines, wreathing, immortelles, and Xmaa bells. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. English Holly, 25 lbs., 75c per lb.: 50 lbs., 60c per lb.; 100 lbs., 50c per lb. The Slbson Rose Nurseries, 1180 Milwaukee Ave., Portland, Ore. Greens, long green leucothoe, $2,50 per 1,000; short. $1.25; long bronze, $4 per 1.000; short, $2. Fancy ferns, $1 per 1,000; dagger, $1. T. J. Ray & Co., Elk Park, N. C. Greens, fresh cut evergreens and mosses; dec- orating material. The Kervan Co., 119 W. 28th St., New York. Christmas greens of all kinds. Geo. Anger- mueller, 1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. if You Oo Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reterence Department, Write Us About it tgii. The American plorist. 1199 Greens, boutiiM-t gn'on. wroatliinp. l)ox\\()n(I. A. Henderson & Co., ;iO E. Itiindulpb St., Ctik-nj,'o. Greens, bouquet green, Christmas trees and ! boughs for cemeteries. Northern Michigan Ever- g' reen Nursery, S. W. Cor. Clark St. Bridge, hlcago. Christmas green of all kinds. For prices see ' advertisement elsewhere In this Issue. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin, 111. ' "Greens, wild smllax and decorative greens, George M. Carter, Evergieen, Ala. "Southern Wild Smllax. Caldwell The Woods- man Co.. Evergreen, Ala. GUAVAS. Struwberr.v Guava, 4-ln., $10 per 100. T. jf. Robertson. Fullerton, Calif. HARDY PLANTS. Hurdv ijblnx. field-grown, $3 per 100; $27.50 per l.UUO. Tbe Good & Reese Co., Springfield, Ohio. Moonvlue, white, 2-ln., $2 per 100; 3-ln., $3. E._Vlnceut, }y., & Sous Co., Wblte Marsh, ild. • Phlox and Iris, Jl per 100; $10 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, I'a^ Moonflower, $3 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Herbaceous plants. Bobbluk & Atkins, Ruth- erford, N. J. HOLLYHOCKS. Hollyhocks, dbl.. 75c J. C. Schmidt, Bristol. per Pa. 100; *5 per 1,000. Hollyhocks. Chater's Purdy. Ukiah, Calif. stralr , $5 per 100. Carl HELIOTROPES. Heliotrope, Czar, Jersey Beauty, etc., $2.50 per 100; Centerfleur. $3.50 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. _ _ Heliotrope, 5 vars., 2-in., $2 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md^ Heliotrope, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $4. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea Otaksa, 6-7-in., 3 to 4 stems, $"> per doz. ; $40 per 100; 7-in., 5 to 6 stems. $8 per doz. ; $65 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York Hydrangea Otaksa, 5 to 6 branches, $20 per 100: 4 branches, $15 per 100. Souvenir De Claire, same price; also 7 to 10 branches, latter variety, $25 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York State^ Hydrangea Otaksa. 5-in., 2 to 3 flower shoots, $20 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co.. Paines- ville. O. IVIES. Parlor Ivy, Senecio Scandens. 2-in.. $2 per 100; 3-ln., $3 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Ivy, English, 3-ln., 75c per doz.; 4-ln., $1,60 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Ivy, English, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-ln., $3. R. Vincent. Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Ivies, German. 60c. English, $1. prepaid; 2%-ln., Eng., $4. Chas. Frost, Kenllworth, N. J. English ivy, 4-in.. $12 per 100; 2-in., $3.50. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Ivy, German, 2-in., $2 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. English Ivy, 3-ln., $5 per 100. T. D. Robert- Bon, Fullerton, Calif. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Jerusalem cherries, 5-in., 30c each; ?3 per doz.; 7-In. pans, 3 plants. 75c each; $8 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. _^_^__ Jerusalem Cherries, 6-in., full of berries. 25c to 50c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W, Ontario St., Philadelphia. LANTANAS. Lantana Delicatlsslma. 2-ln., %2 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook. Chicago, III. Lantanas, 8 varieties. $3 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Lantanas, 12 vars., 2-In7r$2~per 100; 3-in., $3. R. Vincent. Jr.. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import Lily of the Valley, clumps. $22 per 100. Lilv of tbe Valley pips, medium, $12.50 per 1000; London Market. $14.50 per 1000. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Lily of the vallev. Jacs Smits, Ltd., Naar- den, Holland. Lily of the valley. Otto Mann. Leipzig, Sax- on y, Germany. Lily of the valley, Berlin and Hamburg grades. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Prom Storaftc. Lily of the valley, Chicago Market Brand, $2 per 100; $16 per 1.000. H. N. Bruns, 3038 W. Madison St., Chicago. LOBELTAS. Lobelias, Catherine Mallard. 2-In., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edge- brook, Chicago, 111. Lobelia Kathleen Iviallard, 2-ln., $2 per 100. R. Vincent. Jr., & Song Co.. White Marsh, Md. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushrooms, English. 25 lbs., $2; 100 lbs., $6.50. Garden City, 25 bricks, $3.50; 1,000 orieks, $12. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Mushroom Spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture, American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. .\ltheas, Forsythias, Privet, Berberries, Hydrangeas, Spireus, Deutzias, Philadelphus, Weigehis, Viburnums. Write for prices and sizes. THE CONARD & JONES CO.. West Grove, Pa. Althaea, white, 3 to 4 ft.. 6c; Blanche, 3 to 4 ft., 6c. The Dingee &. Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Viburnum plicatum, specimen plants, 4 to 6 ft., 15c; 12 to 18 ins., 7c; 8 to 10 ins., 5c. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Nursery stock, large trees, paks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Andorra Nurseries, Chestnut Hill. Philadelphia. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Specimen Shrubs. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chl- cago aud New York. Nursery stocks, apple and peach trees. Mltch- ell's Nursery, Beverly, Ohio. ORCHms. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit, N. J. Orchids, Cattleya and Lselia Anceps. G. L. Freeman, Wellfleet, Mass. P AND ANUS. Pandanus utilis, 3-in.. $2 per doz. Pandanus Veitchii, 4-in., 50 each; $5.50 per doz.; 5-ln., 75c each; $9 per doz.; 6-in., $1 each; $12 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chl- cago. 111. Pandanus utilis, 4-in., 25c each.; $2.50 per doz. Veitchii, 4-in., 60c each; $6 per doz.; 5-in., $1 each; $10 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New Y ork. *Pandanus utilis, 3-in.. $10 per 100; 4-in., $20 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville. O. Pandanus Veitchii, $1 to $3 each. J. A. Pe- terson, Westwood, Cincinnati, O^ PALMS. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Storrs & Harrison Co. , Painesville. O". Palms. For varieties and prices see page ad- vertisement elsewhere In this Issue. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, III. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed ■ Store, Chicago and New_ York. Palms. For Tarieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Joseph Hea- cock Co.. Wyncote, Pa. Palms, big stock, write for prices. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Pelms. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. PANSIES. Think of the strain of pansies containing light, dark, lavender, violet, bine, bronze, royal purple, red, cerise, salmon, mahogany, yellow and red and gold shades — a dozen or more varieties In each shade — of immense size, with great form and substance. These are MASTODON PAN- SIES. It has cost us hundreds of dollars and eighteen years' time to upbuild this strain, and it is worth all it cost. 1 oz.. $9; 1-12 oz., $1. Plants. 100, 50c; 1,000, $3; 5,000, $12.50, pre- paid. STEELE'S MASTODON PANSY GAR- DENS. I'ortliind. Oregon. Panslcs. Our giant pansies are unsurpassed. We guarantee our strain. Also Masterpiece, Giant Prize Trlmardeau, Mme. Perret, Black Blood Red, Golden Queen, etc., all at $2.60 per l.OUO; 5,000 for $10, liberal count. Elmer Raw- lings. Wholesale Grower, Clean, N. Y. Pansies, frame-grown. Giant Trimardeau, 50c per 100, $3 per 1,000. Mosbaek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Pansies. forget-me-nots, daisies, wallflowers, sweet Williams, gaiilardias, $2.50 per 1,000; $10 per 5,000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. PEONIES. Peonies at bargain prices. Wagner Park Con- servatories, Sidney, O. Peonies, all the standard varieties. The Good & Reese Co., Springfleld, O. Peonies. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. PEPPERS. Christmas peppers, 5-in., $3 per doz.; $20 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Celestial peppers, 4-ln. pots, $12.50 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. Christmas Peppers, 5-ln., 20c. Mosbcek Green- house Co., Onarga, 111. PETUNIAS. Petunias, dbl. fringed mixed, 2-ln., $S per 100; 3-in., $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. PHLOX. Phlox Drummondl gr. fl. J. Hasslach, St. Remy de Provence, France. POINSETTIAS. POINSETTIA HEADQUARTERS. Good strong plants in bloom, 5-in. made-up, 3 to 4 plants in pot 50e to 75c each; 6-in., pans, 4 to 6 plants, 75c to $1 each; 8-in., 5 to 7 plants, $1 to $2 each. Cash please. Rober & Radke, Maywood. 111. Poinsettlas, 3-in., 15c: 4-in., 25c; 5% and ti- In., 35c to 50c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Polnsettias, 6-in., 3 and 4-ln. pots, 50c each; 7-in., 75c each; 8-in., $1 each. The Geo. Witt- bold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago. III. Polnsettias, 2-ln., $5; 3-ln., $10; 3H-ln., $12.50; 4-in., $20; 5-ln., $40; 6-in. pans, 75c. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. Polnsettias. , For prices and sizes see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. PRIMULAS. Primula Obconlca 'Grandi., SV^-in., 25e; Chi- nensis. 4-ln., 10c; 6%-ln., $2.50 per doz. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadel- phia^ Primrosea in variety, Chinese, obconlca and Forbesli, 2%-ln., $5; 3-ln., $8; 4-in., $12.50. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. Primula Sinensis. 4-ln., $1.50 per doz.; 3-in., $1 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Primula obconlca, 3-ln., $6 per 100. Primula Sinensis, 4-in., $1.60 per doz.; $10 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Primula Sinensis. J. Hasslach, St. Remy de Provence, France. Primula Obconlca, 4-ln.. 10c; 5-in., 20c. Moa- bsek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. PRIVET. 200,000 2-yr. Cal. privet, all sizes, $1.50 per 100 and up. Large stock Ampelopsis Veitchii, Clementls paniculata, hydrangeas, etc. Get my list. Ben]. Connell, Florist, Merchantvllle, N. J. California privet. For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Chas. Black, Hightstown, N. J. California privet, 3 to 5 ft., 10c; 2 to 3 ft.. 5c; 18 to 24 Ins., 3c. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. RESURRECTION PLANTS. Resurrection plants, 25-In. dr. open, $2.50 per 100. mailed. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 167, Mexico City, RHODODENDRONS. Rhododendrons, 8 to 12 buds, $1 each; $9 per doz.; 12 to 18 buds, $1.25 each; $12 per doz.; 18 to 24 buds, $2 each; $20 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Rhododendrons, Xmas Cheer, $1.25 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Rhododendrons. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. y. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us ADout If 1200 Fhe American Florist. Dec. JO, ROSES. ROSES. Sena for complete list. Per 100 American Pillar. 3-year $35.00 American Pillar, 2-year 25.00 Dorothy Perkins 12.00 Lady Gay, 4 to 5 ft 16-00 THE CONARD & JONES CO., WEST GROVE, PA^ Roses, Suubui-st, 2V2-in., $30 per 100; ?250 per 1,000; grafted. $35 per 100; $3U0 per_l,000. Double White Kiliarney, $30 per 100; $2dO per 1,000. Lady HiUingdou, grafted stock, $2.) per 100; own root stock, $20 per 100. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Rose White Kiliarney, Kiliarney Queen, Dark Pink Kiliarney, Double Pink Kiliarney, Lady Hiilingdon, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Melody, Mrs. Taft (Antoine ReTOire). For prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell. Conn. . Roses. Kaiserin, $3.50 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Peries, $3.50 per 100; $25 per 1,000; Maryland, $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. Bassett & Wash- burn, 131 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 200,000 Roses and Shrubs. Wintzer's World Wonder Cannas. Get our price list; it will pay you to send for It today. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove. Pa. ^ Roses. For varieties and prices, see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark. Kew York State. Boses. For varieties and prices, see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan 3 Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Roses, 1-year-old Richmond, .$3 per 100; $25 per 1000. Geo. Beinberg, 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Roses. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Roses. Double White Kiliarney for March delivery. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Roses on own roots, budded, bedding. H. P.'s hybrids and teas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. , Rose Lady Hiilingdon. Waban Rose Conser- vatories, Natick. Mass. . Roses, Pink Kiliarney. W. H. Elliott, Brlgh- ton, Mass. American Beauties from bench. $5 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Roses. Leedie Floral Co., Springfleid, 0. SALVIAS, Salvias, cuttings, Bonfire and Zurich, $6 per 1,000; 2-in., $2 per 100. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. Salvia, Bonfire and Zurich, 2-in., 92 per 100; 3-in., $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. SUDS. sow NOW if you want them for early Spring bales. 6 Tr. Tr. Pkts. Pkta. Begonia Bedding Queen, finest pink. $2.50 $0.50 " Gracilis lumlnosa, finest red 2.50 0.50 Triumph, finest white 2.50 0.50 0. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Seeds. — The famous Michigan Favorite Cow Pea has been grown in Michigan twenty cou- Becutive years without a failure. The hardiest, healthiest, most prolific variety. Also stock seed of Russian Wax Cooking Peas. Edw. E. Evans, Lock Bos 422, West Branch, Mich. _ Seeds, Vinca alba pura, tr. pkt., 10c; oz., 60c; Rosea Fl. alba, tr. pkt., 10c; oz., 60c; Rosea pink, tr. pkt., 10c; oz.. GOc; mixed, tr. pkt.. 10c; oz.. 50c. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seed. Solanum Capsioastrum Melvini, 10 pkts., $1.50; 100 pkts.. $12.50; single pkt., 2oc. Thomas J. Grey Co., 32 South Market St., Bos- tOD. Mass. Seeds, cucumber, muskmelous, squash and pumpkin, sweet, Flint and Dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co. , Valley, Douglas Co. , Neb. Flower Seeds for florists. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., New York. _ Seeds, vegetable and flower. Watklns & Simp- son, Ltd.. 12 Tavistock St.. Covent Garden, Lon- don, England. Seeds, cucuiuber. Western Seed and Irriga- ^ tion Co.. Fremont, Nebraska. Seed, Coboea Scandens, $2 per lb., postpaid. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 167, Mexico City. Tomato' seeds, best stocks, all varieties. The Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. Seeds of all kinds. James Vick*s Sons, Roches- ter, N. Y'. Seeds, sunflower, $3.50 per 100 lbs. J. Bolgl- a^o & Son, Baltimore, Md^ Seeds. All sorts of garden and fiower seeds. J. Haeslach, St. Remy de Provence, France. Seeds, vegetable and garden, Kel way's Cele- brated English Strains. Write for prices. Kel- way & Son, Langport, Somerset, England. Seed, Cynosurus Cristatus. Wm. Power Co., Waterford,_ Ireland. Seeds, flower for 1912. Frederick Roemer, Quedlinburg. Germany. Seeds, peas and beans. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. SMILAX, Smilax, 3-in. pots, $4 per 100. C. Elsele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia , Pa. , Smilax. Wood Bros., Flshklll, N. Y. SOLANUMS. Solanum Aculeatissimum, 6-in., 50 each; $2.25 per doz. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. TRADESCANTIA. Tradescantia varlegata, 2-in., 40c per doz.; $3 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, III. Tradesoantia Zebrina multicolor, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Vegetable plants, cabbage plants, $1 per 1,000; In 5,000 lots. Lettuce, 5 best varieties, $1 per 1,000 In 5,000 lots. Tomato, 5 best varieties, 21^-in. pots, $20 per 1.000. Bllck Floral Co., Norfolk. Va. Vegetable plants. Double Curled Parsley, strong field-grown, $1.25 to $2 per 1,000. June sowed sturdy little plants, $1 per 1.000. Let- tuce, Grand Rapids, choice stock, $1 per 1.000; $8.50 per 10,000. Elmer Rawlings. Wholesale Grower, Olean, N. Y. Lettuce, Grand Rapids Forcing, good stock, plants $1 per 1,000. Danville Floral Co., Dan- ville, lU. VERBENAS. Verbenas, red, white and var., 2-ln., $2 per 100; 3-in., $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. Verbenas. R. C, 70c per 100; $6 per 1,000; express paid. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kans. Lemon verbenas, rooted cuttings, $1 per 100, prepaid. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth. N. J. Lemon Verbenas, 2-in., $2 per 10~0:~3-in77~$3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. Verbenas, 2%-In., now ready. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. vmcAs. Vincas, 4-in.. $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Vinca varieeata, R. C, $1 per 100, prepaid. Clias. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. BOaERS. Boilers. The Moninger-Furman ; 200 sizes and styles. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Boilers. The Superior Standard. The Supe- rior Machine & Boiler Works, 850 Superior St., Chicago^ "Boilers. Metropolitan Material Co., 1394 Met- ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Boilers. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th & Iron Sts., Chicago^ Wllks' self-feeding hot water boilers. S. Wilks Mfg. Co., 3503 Shields Ave., Chicago. Boilers, all sizes. Kroescbell Bros. Co., 462 W. Erie St., Chicago. Boilers tor greenhouses. GIblln & Co., Dtlca, N^Y. Boilers. N. Y. Lord & Burnham Co., Irvlngton, BUILDING MATERIAL. Building material. Cypress is far more dura- ble than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men furnished to superintend erec- tion when desired. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress semi-iron frame or truss houses. Hot- bed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 3133 Broadway, New York. Building material, cypress, sash bars, green- house material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Black- hawk St., Chicago. Building material, greenhouse material and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Wash- ington red cedar. A. DIetsch Co., 2642 Shef- field Ave., Chicago. Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash. Hltchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. Building material. Louisiana cypress, pecky cypress, hotbed sash. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1357 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. INSECTICIDES Insecticides. Carmen's Antlpest Insecticide and fungicide, $1.50 per gal. Perfection Chem. Co., Flushing, N. Y. InseetlcideB, Aphlne, $1 per quart; $2.50 per gal. Fungine, 75c per quart; $2 per gal. AI- phlne Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder, $3 per bag 100 lbs. The H. A. Stoothotf Co., Mount Vernon, N. Y, ,Mlkoteen, pint bottle, $1.60. Nikoteen Aphis Punk, $6.50 per case of 12 paraffined boxes. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. DIetsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and f ketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- Inger Co.. 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modem designs. Hltch- ings Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. Greenhouse construction of all kinds, and con- servatories. Estimates and catalogues on re- quebt. The Foley Mfg. Co., 2541 So. Artesian Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse Construction, semi-Iron green- houses, new truss houses, iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King i Construction Co., N. Tooawanda, N. Y. GOLD FISH. Gold Fish, Aquarium plants, Castles, Globes and all Supplies. Send for catalogue. AOBURNDALE GOLDFISH CO., 922 Randolph St., Cliieago, 111. GUTTERS Gutters. Jennings' improved iron gutters. Diller. Caskey & Keen, 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Gutters. Garland's. A jiiitter with a reputa- tion. Geo. M. Garland Co., Des Plainea, 111. N£IS(SLLANSOU5. Lehman wagon heaters. Lehman Bros., 10 Bond St., New York. Jas. W. Erringer, General Western Sales Agent, 20 E. Randolph St., Chi- cago, Pillsbury'B Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. Plllsbury, Galesburg, 111. Cut flower and design boxes, all sizes. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. 0. 0. Gummed gold, silver and purple letters. J. Lichtenberger, 1564 Ave. A, New York. Return traps. Taylor Steam Specialty Co., Battle Creek, Mlch^ Pipes, flues and greenhouse fittings. Illinois Pipe Mfg. Co., 2113 S. Jefferson St.. Chicago. Dayllte glass cleaners; for prices see adver- tisement elsewhere In this issue. Andersen Speclalty_Co., 4648 Calumet Ave., Chicago^ Gravity Soil Carriers. Mathews Gravity Car- rier _Co^^_^err lam Park, St. Paul, Minn. Photographs of horticultural subjects. Nathan R. Graves, 413 Hayward Bldg., Rochester. N. Y. Wagner plant boxes for palms, boxwood, bay trees, etc. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sid- ney, O. Sunlight double glass sash for hot-beds and cold frames. Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co., 934 E. Brondway. Louisville, Ky. POTS. PANS, ETC. The Red Pot. C. C. Pollworth Co. All roads connect with Milwaukee. Cherrv red standard flower pots. The Mt. Gllead Tile & Pottery Co., Mount Gllead. O. Pots. J. A. Bauer Pottery Co., 415-21 Ave. :^3. 1/13 AngelPS. Cnllf. SEEDLING TRANSPLANTER. For Sale — My Seedling Transplanter. With it y^u ran set in 5.m)0 plants per day. Send fur circular. Albert A. Sawyer, Forest Park, STAKES. Cane Stakes. Standard grade, 6 to 8 feet. per 100, 85e: 500 for $3; $5.50 per 1.000, Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per 100, 60c; per 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. ^ You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write lis About If igit. The American Florist. 1201 WILKS' Hot Water Boilers ARI THI MOST ECONOMICAL Boiler for Greenhouses No Night Fireman Reanlred wiUi our SELF-FEEDING HOT WATER BOILERS. Send tor Catalog and Prices. 8. WILKS MFG. CO., 3503 Shield! Ave. CHICAGO. Ireer's Peeriessi Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and Ime^ because both bevels are on the same side. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Point is patented. Nootherslike it. Order from your deale^ or direct from us. 1000,75c. postpaid. Samples free. HENRY A. DREEE.I 714 Chestnat Street/S Fhlladtlphla. SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rnst GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best. Last lorever. Orti 30,000 ponads dow m nae. A 8Qre preventstW* of fftaii tlipplDg. Effective OD larEe or imall elaii. Rht to drive. Em7 to extract. Two lizea H and H, 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra: 7 lb>. for $2.60 ISlbi.for $5.00, byeipreii. For sale by the trade. RANDOLPH a McCLIM£NTS, Successors to Chas. T. Slebert. Banm & Beatty Sts.. PIttsbarg. Siebert's Zinc Glazins Points. Good for small or larse rlaas, do not rutt, easy to driye H and Ti Inch Per lb. 40c.5-lbs. $1.85. 20-lb8. $7.0O VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. Chicago NewTork. Alliums and Campanelles. Ed. American Florist : Will you kindly inform me when Allium Neapolitanum sliould be planted to have them in flower at Easter; also when Campanelles should be brought into a greenhouse with a temperature of 50' for Easter? New Jersey. Subscribek. ■ Allium Neapolitanum should be planted at once, allowed to come along slowly in the temperature of a violet house. Towards the middle of February the plants can be placed in a house at 50° and should be about right for Easter, but as with so many other things which we try to get into flower for a certain date, so much de- pends on weather conditions and the grower must make allowance for these. Campanelle (Narcissus odorus) requires the same treatment as the Von Sion and other narcissi intended for Easter. If thoroughly rooted hardly three weeks in a .50° house will be necessary to get them into flower. Personally, I should prefer a 45° house and allow a few days more; better flowers will be the result. Next Week We ore Going to Mail Our 1912 Calendar Are You on the List? mT is a particularly fine calendar. Not the kind that is covered all over with Hitchtngs' name and advertisements. No, not that kind — but an attractive artistic one, beautifully printed in colors. The kind of calendar you would want to take right in your home and hang up in the "front room." Just that kind of a calendar. As we told you last week it's not going to be sent out broadcast, so if you want one, fill out the coupon below and send to us at once. SERE is how the first leaf of the calendar starts off: "Well here I am, the good husky hustling 1912 youngster that you have been looking for. Came on a motor cycle. I commenced to work the very minute I landed by starting the sand running in a brand new hour glass. Gave the old one to venerable Father Time. He didn't seem very gleeful about it. But what can you expect of a grouchy old man who works every minute of every day and every night with- out even stopping to sharpen his scythe ? But old as he is, he always keeps just a little ahead of all of us. Give him the credit for that ! They tell me, however, that he was caught napping just once and that was the time when" — but send for the calendar, then you'll get the whole story. Hitchings a Company Write to or Call at our General Offices ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY N.Y. Office, 1170 Broadway, Hitchings & Co., Elizabeth, N. J. Put me on your list for 1912 calendar. Name Address r. Are you Florist or Gardener? Thinking of building in 1912 1202 The American Florist. Dec. 1 6. Where There Is Condensation -there is need for a Morchcad Steam Trap Condensation in steam lines is akin to matter out of place — means wasted energy. If your lines are sluggish — if your houses are not of uniform tempera- ture, write us. We guarantee to drain your lines perfectly — return the pure, hot condensation to your boiler without pump or injector or makt no charge for the trial. Obey that impulse — write now. Send for "Book on Condensation." Morehead Manufacturing Co., Wichita. Kan. New Orleans. La Dept, Stocks Carried in- Philadelphia Birmicrham Ala, •N," DETROIT, MICHIQAN Meropbis, Teon, Los Aoffeles Chatham. Ontario San Francisco A STIC A (jr'eenfiouseqiazin^ :U5E IT NOW. P.O. PIERCE CO. 12 W. BROADWAY NrW YORK MASnCA Is elastic aod tenaciona, admits ol •spansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without breaking of other glass, as occurs witb patty. Lasts longer tlian putty. Easy to apply- Mention the American Florist when writing Plontreal. STOCK MUCH SCARCER. Preparations for the Christmas trade are in full swing and everything looks very promising. There will be a short- age in some lines, especially in carna- tions and violets, but there will be a large number of pot plants. Poinset- tias are good but a little too tall, aza- leas, cyclamen and primulas are very fine. The greens are arriving and ap- pear to be well berried, especially the holly. The wholesale prices have ad- vanced and cut flowers are very scarce. Chrysanthemums are finished, the few that are to be seen are of poor quality. The death of a noted clergyman caused a large demand for funeral work and the florists found it very difficult to meet the extra call. NOTES. The annual meeting of the Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club was well attended. The most important subject was the question of holding a chry- santhemum show next November. It was decided to do so, and a committee was appointed to make the necessary arrangements, secure a hall and issue a prize list early enough to give the exhibitors time to prepare the plants. The annual dinner will be held, as usual, the last week in January. It was proposed to have the ladies In- vited but this was not accepted, and it was then suggested to have a social for the ladies. The reports of the ofB- cers were read showing the club to be in good condition. The election of of- ficers resulted as follows : W. C. Hall, president. E. J. Hayward, first vice-president. W-. S. Watts, second vice-president. W. H. Horobin, secretary and treas- urer. H. J. Schoning, assistant. J. M^alsh, C. Byford, J. Pidduck, G. A. Robinson, W. G. Pascoe, W. G. Miles, executive committee. Luck. Us6 oar paiNt Irofl BiRGb FIttiiKS aid Roof Supports T!<'JENNINGS'' IRON GUTTER. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS VSt Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send (or Clrcnlars. PIULER,_CASKEY & KEE^ VENTILATIN6 S. W. Oomer SlzUi and Berk Streets, PHnADKLrdiA. APPARATUS Lock the door before the horse is siolea, and insure your glass before it is broken. For paticulars concerning Hail Insorance, address JOHN G. ESLER. Secretary SADDLE RIVER. N. J. BURNED CLAY TUe Benches and Tile Bottom* Gtyesresnlts.Three styles of benches. inclodlng Iron Pipe Frame, with Tile Bottom and Sides. Write for descriptive circular and dellvsred prices. Any size benches. nie Sides THE CAMP CONDUIT CO. Garfield BIdg.. Clerelaiid. O. A. HERRMANN, Cape FlowerB, all colon, Qrcaa Leaves, Metal DeilKHs and all Floriat Sappllea. — Send For Prices — 404412 Eiil 34{h «., NEW TORK. TIMF IC MHNFV Save % the time greening yout liniL n inUllLI designs by using Florists' Greeninc Pins. 20c per lb., aod you get from 1000 to 1100 to the lb. Ten lbs. or over, 15c per lb. Write for prices on larger quantities. Wm. Schlatter & Son, SpriGtrfield Mass. Vention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25tll St.. NEW TORK. FLORIST'S SUPPLIES. We Manufacture all Onr Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Qreeas&aA all Florists' Requisites. Ptease mention the American Florist when tvritin£. 200°^ Our sales to florists for 1910 wera 200* in- cresse over 1909 and ersry customer satisfied. RETURN TRAP Plug Stcsm Inlel Taylor Steam Specialty Co., BATTLE CRKEK, MICH. Write Departmeot A for new catalocne. Now is the Time To Subscribe to the Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Largest Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published Quarterly. Annual sub- scription for weekly and Quarterly numbers. One Dollar. (loterna- tional money order). SubscriW today and keep in touch witb European markets and topics. The Horticultural Printing Gompaiy, SURNUT. ENGLAND igii. The American Florist. 1203 Have Two L. & B. Houses and Have Graded for Snolher. WE are not denying that we had troubles of our own to get the firm of Myers & Samtman (so well known in the Philadelphia sec- tion) to build one of our Sec- tional Iron Frame Houses. We have a notion that their an- cestors were from Missouri, for they certainly had to be "Shown." Not that we haven't the superior construction to show, but that AlyerS & Samtman The last house is equipped with our new chain operated veatilatin^ gear. Four ruDf of sash can be operated from wanted a thorough understand- theooepoint — tworunsat the one time. Doesn't that sound good to you ? Send for facts, figures and photos. Lord & Burn ham GOl I'^ving?oi!N"Y.,aild NewYo* Boston ing of its superior points, and they got them. We recently wrote them, asking their frank opinion of their house, for use in this par- ticular ad. This is their reply: "You might say Myers & Samtman built one of your Iron Frame Houses in 1910 and another in 1911, and, being so well pleased, have graded for another. Also that they feel the iron - constructed houses are permanent structures — not temporary ones like the wooden structures we used to build." DesPlaines. 111. Philadelphia Chicago St.James Building. Tremont Building. Franklin Bink BIdg. Rookery BIdg. A Convincing Proposition. when florists are con- stantly repeating orders for our machines. It demonstrates that they de- liver the right service. Our machines possess features distinctly differ- ent from the general class of ventilating machines. Write for our catalog. It describes the features thoroughly. ADVANCE CO., Richmond, Ind. Wired Toothpicks 10.00% tl,75; SO.OOO. r.SO. Mannfactnrad br W J. GOWEE, BerUn, N. T. SMDvle fre«. For sale by dedert. Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada Price $3.00 Postpaid. American Florist Co., 440 S.Dearborn St., CHICAGO. H.BAYERSDORFER&CO. Florists' Supplies. 1 120 Arch Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Send for cor new catalogue. Uention the American florist when writing The Regan Printing House LAKGi RUNS or CATALOGUES WRITE FOR riGURKS. 527 PlymoiAh Place, CHICAQO 60RHAM & GHAPLINE DDIIITCDV ^l*>"" Prices on all rnlnltnl Kinds of Printing. Poniiac BIdg, Harrison k Dearborn Sis., Chicago 1000 Letter Heads.... 1000 Envelopes I $3-50 For Photographs of Horticultural Subjects For illustrating Catalornes. Price Lliti, Circnlari. etc.. write NATHAN R. BRAVES, ^^^^?^^. 4 1 3-4 1 * Hay ward Bldit.. Rocbester. N. Mention the American Florist when writing 1204 The American J^lorist. Dec. i6. Florist Refrigerators Does your rapidly increasing business require an attractive ICE BOX? If so \\ rite us. We are manufacturers and can quote vou on Ice Boxes of everv description. BUCHBINDER BROS. Long Distance Phone, Monroe 5616. 518-520 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO CYPRESS Is Far More DuRABitTHAN PINE. ^Vpress^ ss^sh bars UPT6.32 FEET_OR LONGER. GREENHOUSE AND OTHER BUILDING MATERIAL, MEN FURNISHED TO SUPERINTEND ERECTION WHEN DESLR^ED. Seodfor our Circufa'rs. THETAST-^SteekrA^ lumber (o., flEPi3NSiT;i-B.P.SXO.N.;t>fASS. Wr M itmi^ 1 V 1 1 EVANS' Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Cataloe Qnoker dtv Macblne Works, RlcimcMKl, Ind Albany, N. Y. Xominations for 1912 made the prin- cipal order of business at the Decem- ber meeting of the .\lbany Florists' Club held December 7. The ticket made out for the election on January 4 is as follows : For president, Fred A. Danker, renominated, and William C. Gloeckner; for vice-president. R. "O'. Billson. John A. Murnane, Jr., and Louis H. Schaefer; for treasurer. Pat- rick Hyde, renominated; for secretary, Robert Davidson, renominated; for trustees, three to be elected. R. D. Griffin, Fred Menkes, Frederick Gold- ring and Frank A. Briare. Ballots prop- .erly made out will be sent to each mem- ber prior to the January meeting. Wil- liam Lucas, gardener for Mrs. Spencer Trask, Yaddo. Saratoga Springs, and William Christie, gardener for William Sage. Menands, were elected to mem- bership. Among the visitors present ■was Stephen Green of H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia. He was called upon to speak and entertained the members with anecdotes of famous men in the trade whom he has met in his travels. Refreshments will be served at the January meeting follow- ing the election and installation of officers. R. D. Xewbueypobt, Mass. — C. J. Mc- Gregor is building a greenhouse 60 feet long on his Chapel street property. SA. Greenhouse Group Av^ith a Seauel Thisis theU-Bar the bar that makes U-BarGreenbouses the Famous Green bouses Tbey Are. This little glimpse gives you ODly a suggestioD of the beau- tifal settio? of this uousual raase. The photo was takeo directly from the residence terrace, lookiasr dowo the suokeo erass plot towards the rose ? ardeos. Oo the terrace is a choice U-^ar palm house of classic desisn which is coPDfcted to the residence cooiervatoiy by a lo? ?iB that is ?lass en doted in the winter. The palm house leads directly into the greenhouses themselves. A very unusal grouping you see— one that, because of its close association with the resideoce. demanded a construction combiiiae both simolictty and ornamentalness. The U Bar ii strictly that kind That s why it won out. And thsrs the seancl. The cataloe shows numerous views of the entire layoui. Send for it. U-BAR GREENHOUSES PIERSON U-BAR CO ONE MADISON AVE. NEW YORK CANADIAN OFUCE lO PHILUP5 PLACt. MONTHtAl ilention the American Florist when writing 30' SAVED Pipes, Flues fefid Caiings tboroocfaly overtiauled and ffuarao teed. GrecDhoDte FittiD^s of every descriptioji. nXINOIS PIPE 6 MTG. CO., ZliaS. Jenerson St., CBICAOO Uention the American Florist when writing WE are way ahead of lasit year in the volume of onr collection business; bat still we can do yet more. Do not wait but send us now all your over due accounts. Rates and methods on appli-^ cation. Hie Naiioaal Florist's Board of Trade .nSwtosk Uention the American Florist when writint. h The American Florist. 1206 Scollay's Plant Sprinklers FOR CUT FLOWER TRADE. Also the Scollay Putty FOR QLAZINO GREENHOUSES The Scoliay Plant Sprinkler is in its 35th year. Thirty-five years of experience should count for sotnething SCOLLAY'S — ^^ have given attention to quality Patent, in every respect — making of seams — Brooklyn. N.Y. selection of high-grade rubber. During these 35 years there have appeared more than 35 imitations, all the way from hand levers — tee ends — breakable tops down to Chinese and Boston Blowers — and after all, the fact remains the same, that we are still the real thing in rubber sprinklers, etc. No one is so new or old in the cut flower trade that he can keep shop without Scollay's Rubber Plant Sprinklers. Every sprinkler guaranteed free from imperfection in manufacture. For Sale by All Prominent 5eedsmen JOHN A. SCOLLAY 74-76 Myrtle Avenue BROOKLYN, N. Y. THE STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINERY The old reliable machines are the most powerful, least complicated of any ea the market The Standard Steam Trap Ask someone who is nseing a Standard for his oplnioii of it. Write for catalogue. E. HIPPARD CO., Younistoire, Okh Jfention the American Florist when writim <^ L CUT FLOWER BOXES jEDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. ^- y Ventxon the American Florist when writing Attentionll Glass Buyersll GREENHOUSE GLASS. Yon will save money if yon obtai« our prices before yon buy. Quality A No. L Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable white paint for this purpose. Half barrels, (86 gallons) per gal., $1.76. 6 gal. pails, per gal., $1,80. H. N. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLBSAIvE GLASS AND PAINTS, Lons DUtance pfcone 551^59 West Washingion Boulevard, WICiGO. Near Desplaines Street. Monroe 4S94. OF HIGH GRADE." Greenhouse Material and Sash Of Every Description. Get Our Prices and Catalofue. S. Jacobs 5 Sons, E.t.bii.hed i87i. 1361-1383 Finsbinri Ave Brooklyn. N. T Mention the American Florist when writint Boilers For GREENHOUSES See Our Catalocue. lo^^afS!! 6IBLIN & CO., Utica, ItY. Trade Directory niCI: 93.00. postpaid AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 Soatb Dearborn St.. cmCAG ALL Nurserymen Seedsmen and FIoristsvishinE ** to do business with Europeshould lend for tbe "Horticnltoral Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper being read weekly byall tbe horticultural trade: it is also taken by over lOCO of the best continental houses. Annual subscription, to cover cost of poslaEe. 75c, As tbe H A. is a purely trade medium, appli- cants should, with the subscription, send a copy of their catalog orotberevidencetbat they belong to the nursery or seed trade, Money orders payable at Lowdbam, Notts, Address Editors of "H. A." ChUweU Nnrseries. LOWSBAN, Notts, En^and. utention the American Florist when writing 1206 The American Florist. Dec. i6, FIRST-CLASS Second Haod Boilers Fully Gusranteed Note the low prices quoted on these Boilers Buitable 6or ereenhouses. We would suggest ordering at once if you wish to take advan- tage. 2 42 in. 1 10 ft. Kewanee Fire Bo.-s Boilers $150 00 2 42 in. I IIH ft. Kewanee Fire Box Boilers 175 00 1 54 in. x I2-ft. Hot Water Internally Fired Boiler 200 00 1 54 in. X 12 ft Internal Fired Steam Boiler 225 OC i 60 in. I I6fl. Horizontal Tubular Bolters Each 275 00 All kinds of first class secotd hand Boiler Tubes, Piping, Fittings. Valves, etc. Write for our latest Price List No. 47 CMGAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. 36tta and Iron Sts., CHICAGO b> are easy to Rill -n-itli The fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3,00 per bas 100 lbs. Satiefaction guaranteed or money baek ; why try cheap subatitutes ttiat iiiaKera do not dare to guarantee ? TE£ E A. SIOCITIOFF CO.. MOUST THWON, N, T. Uention the American Florist when writing Stamford Horticulturists. The annual meeting of the West- chester and Fairfield Horticultural So- ciety was held in Stamford, Conn., Friday evening, December 8, Presi- dent Stuart in the chair with 80 mem- bers present. Seven new members ■were elected and two propositions re- ceived. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year ; James Stuart, president. Robt. "Williamson, vice-president. Thos. Aitchison, treasurer. Oscar Addor, corresponding secre- tary. J. B. McArdle, financial secretary. Chas. Adcock, J. T. Burns, Wm. Smith, Jas. Aitchison, P. W. Popp, ex- ecutive committee. It was decided to hold the meetings for the year 1912 in Greenwich, Conn. John K. M, L. Farquhar of Boston, Mass., will deliver a lecture on "Gar- dens in Japan" at the meeting Janu- ary 12. It was voted to hold the fall chrysanthemum show at New Ro- chelle, N. Y., and the summer rose show at Greenwich, Conn. At the close of business a social ses- sion of one hour's entertainment was held, cigars and refreshments being provided by the Stamford members as an appropriate closing of the many pleasant meetings the society has held there the past year. The judges reported the following awards : Certificate of merit to James Stuart for vase of calanthes: cultural certificates to Thos. 'W. Stobo for car- nations and Robert Williamson for collection of vegetables; honorable mention to James Foster for Cypripe- dium insigne and Thos. Ryan for car- nations; vote of thanks to A. Peter- sen for sweet peas; Mrs. Alex. Wal- lace and John Gaut for rose ICaiserin Augusta Victoria. J. B. McAbdle, Secy. Merry Christmas to All of You. Scale on Citrus Trees ^^'^troyed by So used success- fully for 'iflniHammond's Thrip Juice. 30 years. Dilute- 800 to 1000 times. Stock carried by E. O. PAINTER FERTILIZER CO.. Jacksonville, Florida. For pamphlets worth having write. HENJ, HAMMOND. Fishkillon-Hudsoti, N. Y Nikoteen for sprarias plaits and 1 Nikoteen refised: it ta cleao and e Nikoteen The most efiective and eco Domical material there is for sprarioff plaats and blooms. Isskillfullyeztract* ed from leaf to bacco and carefully re^ed: it ta cleao and easr to apply. ~ doesthe work when vaporized either In pans 00 pipes or over aflame. Full Pint Bottles. S1J50. Nikoteen Aphis Ponk Specially prepared for fnmisatlae ci«ie4 bouses. It vaporizes the Nicotine ev«Blf and withoDt waste. Nothing keapc a booM free from Aphis so cheaply. Price $6.50 per case ef 12 pvaifmMl biBi All Seedsmen. THE BEST BugKillerand Bloom Saver For PROOr Write to P. R. PALETHORPE COMPANY, Owensboro,Ky Lowell, Mich. — E. L. Kinyon has erected three new houses on the prop- erty he purchased this year. Mobile, Ala. — The Conover Seed Store made a fine display at the east side of the agricultural building over which Mr. Conover presided in person. Carman's Antipest raSBCTICIDI AND nfflGICIDI For Uie Garden, Orcbard and GreentioBse Non-polsooons and harmless to veeetation Kills Green Fly, Aphides, Bark lice, nrlpa. Meal; Bug, Red Spider, Scale, Wire Worms, Ants and Slags. This is the Grower's Friend. Handy to nse. cheap and effective, mixes readily ia water. Destroys all Insect pests and keeps down filth. Circnlars on appli- cation. $1,50 per gallon. Alio ia QDarls, half eallons and in balk. PUtFECnON CHEMICAL CO., FLDSHING, N. T. Avproved by the New York State Arricnl- taral Dept. Certificate No. 223. Jnly 8. 1910 Goaraoteed under Insecticide act. 19U Serial No. 91 of U. S. Airicnltnral Dept. New Britain, Conn. — A. Strom, for- merly with A. N. Pierson of Cromwell, has opened a florist store. Detroit, Mich. — M. C. Haley has' opened a second store at 300 OaI, one house 6x108, two houses 10x88, one house 20x86, and one house L'lx60, and will easily take care of 5,000 sq. ft. more. With the thermometer 18 degrees outdoors, fire at 1 1 p.m. and not again until 6 a.m. The boiler surely is giving me perfect satisfaction. I have used one steam and five hoi water boilers I like your boiler and cannot keep still when I meet a brother florist, but must tell him about your boiler and how much it has saved me in coal bills. With my last boilers I required four lo five carloads of coal to heat the same space which is now heated by your boiler with about three carloads of coal. You for another boiler when I have to buy again. H. M. IIcmfeld, Frankfort, Ind. ERIE 5T. CHICAGO Destroys Green. Black White Fly. Tbrips Red Spider. Mealy Buir. Scale and all Plant oucking Insects. An Excellent Clear ser'or Decorative Stock. $2.50 per ftaUom; $1.00 per anart. United States and Canada. Has no equal tor dettroyine Mildew. RusI and other Plant Fungi. FuNGiNE will cure bench rot. and is proving an excellent remedy for the protection of cut tings and young stock against the vaiious blights. $2.O0 per gallon; 75c per quart. United states and Canada. For Sale by Seedsmen. Manufactured by Aphin* Manufacturing Company MADISON N. J. IheMastin Automatic White= wash and Spraying Machine Is Reliable, Practical and J)urable. When the macbiDeisfilled to witbiD six inches of tbe top. a few strokes of tbe pa mp will compress enough air in tbe tank to produce a coDtiouous mist-like spray for 15 minutes. Write for Catalog and details to Department C. Sold tbrougb Seedsmen. Dealer: Florists' and Poultry Supplies. J. G. MASTIN S CO 3124 West Lake St.. CHICAGO. lU. DON'T Let price be the only consideration. King Greenhouses Satisfy the most discriminating, because they are strong and lasting and easy to keep in repair. They keep you from WORRY and give you time to grow things, and that is what a green- houseman wants. Send for Question Blanks. KING CONSTRUCTION CO. Home Office and Factory: NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. Eastern Sales Office : No. 1 Madison Avenue, NEW YORK. GRAVITY SOIL CARRIER In conveying Bench Soil into or out of Greenhouses, Saves Money, Labor and Wear and Tear on Benches and Houses PEIRCE BROTHERS, Waltham, Mass., use our Gravity Soil Carrier and say: "Tbe Carrier easily paid for Itself the first week we bad It In operation.' , INEXPENSIVE, For further particulars and prices address MERRIAM PARK, Sr. PAUL, MINN. \ \ Mathews Gravity Carrier Co., CUT FLOWER AND Design Boxes All sizes, lowest prices. Write C. C. Poliworth Co., MILWAUKEE. The Early Advertisement Gets Tiiere. 1208 The American Florist. Dec. i6. PECKY CYPRESS Pecky Cypress is the greatest mone^v saver discovered in years. Will last at least three times as long as an_y other wood for bench material. We can make immediate shipments at all times from our large stock. Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheeting, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. Write for Prices, Adam Schiiio Lumber Co Hawthorne and Weed Streets, Telephones Lincoln 410 and 411 CHICAGO. Tacoma, WasH. Business on a whole seems to be about the same as in previous years, but the opinions of the several dealers vary considerably. All, however, re- port a good Thank-sgiving trade. Chrysanthemums sold well, the total sales being about a 20 per cent in- crease,* and other flowers were about the same as last year. A small in- crease in the sale of plants was noted, and there was a decreased call for Paper White narcissus and Roman hyacinths. California violets are ar- riving in first class condition, and the city is getting metropolitan enough to have a few street fakirs sell them at the prominent corners. The extraor- dinary high rentals which merchants have to pay hurts not only the florist business but all lines of trade, they being far in excess of what stores of the same size and location let for in cities in the east of like size. NOTES. Watson the Florist is bringing in some fine stock from his place at Wat- apa Lake. He certainly deserves great credit for producing the quality of blooms he is, taking into consider- ation the condition of the plant when he took it a year ago. H. W. Manike lost some stock in the recent freeze, but he was heard consoling himself with the fact that the outdoor flowers were killed and the public would be obliged to buy of the florist. H. H. Hinze's chrysanthemums were of fine quality and he reports the sales as satisfactory and at good prices. S. L. H. 'fORMBESTRESllTS" Use a Superior Return Flue Boiler for Greenhouse Heating SEND FOR CATALOGUE Superior Machine & Boiler Worlds 846-848 W. Superior St., CHICAGO, nx. Minneapolis, Minn. — Plans have been drawn for the erection of green- houses and store building to cost about .$20,000, at Thirty-sixth street and Grand avenue for J. Duncan. The greenhouses will cover one acre and are to be of steel frame construction with concrete base. The benches are to be of reinforced concrete and tile, and two steam boilers will be in- stalled. INSURE YOUR PLANTS at but a trifling cost WINTER GET A LEHMAN Over Half a MillioD in use by Florists, etc. The cost of fieatine is only TWO CINTS for TWELVE HOURS CONTIN- UOUS HEAT. Send for descriptive circular to WAGON HEATER LEHMAN BROS., JAS. W. ERRINQER, MANUFACTURERS, General Western Sales Agent, 10 Bond St., NEW YORK. 20 E. Randolpli St., CHICAGO Teli Them Where You Saw the Advertisement RmErica is "the Prau/ cf the UbssbI; there may be more comfort Mmidships, but u/e are the Srst ta touch Unknown Seas," Vol. XXXVII. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, DECEMBER 23, 1911. No. 1229 The American Florist Twenty-Sixth Yeab. Copyright, 1911, by American Florist Company Entered as Second-Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois. under act of March 3, 1879. PCELISHED EVEET SATURDAY BY AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Plione: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address; Ameno, Chicago Subscription, United States and Mexico, 81-00 a year; Canada 82.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, 82.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August, 1901. Address all correspondence subscriptions, etc. , American Florist Co. , 440 S. Dearborn St , Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — Geo. Asmus, Chicago, President: Richard Vincent, Jr., Baltimore, Md., Vice- Pres. ; H. B. Dobner, Urbana, III., Sec'y; Wm. F. Kastinq. Buffalo, N. Y., Treas. Ofpicers-Elect — Richard Vincent, Jr., Baltimore, Md., Pres.; August Poehlmann, Chicago. Vice-Pres.; John Young, New York, Sec'y; W. F. Kabting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treas. Next meeting at Chicago, August, I9I2. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Twenty-sixth annual convention to be held at Milwaukee, Wis.. 1912. John J. Stephens, Columbus, O., Pres.; Bbllet Lawson, Jr.. River Grove, III., Seo'y-Treas. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Annual convention and exhibition November, 1912. Charles H, Totty, Madison, N. J., Presi- dent; C.W.Johnson. Morgan Park, 111., Secretary SUfiGESTIONS FOR THE HOLIDAY TRADE. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition at Detroit, Mich., January 10-12, 1912. A. Farenwald, Ros- lyn. Pa.. President; Philip Brietmeyer, Detroit, Mich., Vice-President; Benjamin Hammond, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N, Y., Secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at Detroit, Mich., January 10-12, 1912. J. A. Val- entine, Denver, Colo., President; A. F.J. Baub. Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indian- apolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Nert meeting and exhibition, August, 1912. I. S. Hbmdbiokbon, Floral Park, NY., President : L. McBTOH Qags, Orange, Mass., Secretary. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next meeting at Boston, Mass., 1912. W. H. Ddmh, Kansai City, Mo., Pre«.; F. L. Multobd, WtihlQgtoo, D. 0., S«o'y-Tteas. Packing and Wrapping. So many of the iiowers and plants sold at Christmas ai'e presents made by one person to another that it is necessary that great care should be taken in having them packed and done up safely and in a proper manner. Nice boxes, well lined with paraffine paper, are the first necessity in all up- to-date stores. The arranging of the cut flowers in the box should be done in an artistic manner, for the first im- pression on opening the box is very lasting, and a well arranged box, even of poorer stock, is preferable to one containing the highest grade careless- ly put up. Under no circumstances forget the card. This has caused more trouble and lost more good customers than any one small detail, for it is a piece of carelessness that cannot be explained and is not easily forgiven. A sprig of mistletoe or a spray of holly placed on the top of the flowers is always appreciated, and a pansy or one or two violets or other small flowers tied on the card with a gold cord or baby ribbon is very attrac- tive and made a great feature by many progressive dealers. The box should be wrapped in enough thick- nesses of paper to insure its delivery safe from frost. There is nothing more unsatisfactory than to receive a box of cut flowers in a frozen condi- tion or to hear that the present ar- rived in that shape. This is easily guarded against and a thing that should never occur. Above all things, do not ship any flowers that are not fresh. As a rule, the customers have paid good prices and are entitled to first-class stock, and it is nothing short of robbery to take their money and send them worthless goods. The plants should be wrapped neat- ly and with paper enough to be sure that they will not be touched by frost. A little practice, with care, will soon teach one how to do this and make a neat package. Too often plants are so carelessly wrapped that they make a disgraceful package when left at the door. Six to eight thicknesses of newspaper, with a clean, plain paper outside, are none too much during the cool weather and more if the tem- perature is at all low. The dealer must remember that most of the plants brought into flower for the holidays are grown in a very warm tempera- ture and chill easily. Plants with flowers that are easily bruised should be first wrapped with a sheet of cot- ton batting before being wrapped with paper. The delivery boys should be cautioned not to place the plants on the frozen ground or snow. Many fine plants are ruined by this thought- less act of the men or boys delivery them. These small details are neces- sary and should be carefully watched during the holiday trade. Selling the stocK. The plants and flowers for the holi- day sales have been raised or procured and upon their being properly sold and delivered depends the success of all the labor which has been expended. Every dealer during the three days before Christmas will do as much business as is ordinarily done in a month. It is therefore necessary that this should be done in a systematic manner in order that the business may be successful. Poor business methods at this time will often result in the loss of some steady customers or pros- pective business on account of the dis- satisfaction that will result unless the smallest details are looked after. The question of help is one of the first matters. It may be possible in some places to procure extra efficient help, but in the majority of cases the en- tire selling will fall upon the regular force. Where extra help is employed, every plant and other article possible should have a tag with the price plainly marked, so that the salesman can immediately tell the customers the price, or much time will be lost by running back and forth and inter- rupting the proprietor with questions regarding the value. The booking and filing of orders must be strictly and accurately attended to. The handling of stock should receive the most care- ful attention, and the manner of plac- ing it before the customers is often 12L0 The American Florist. Dec. IS, the making or losi.g of a sale. Many salesmen will complete the sale of a plant by properly showing it to the customers. There is always a better side to a plant and the salesman who knows how will always keep this side toward the customer's view, and a plant always looks larger when placed alone, so that taking it from the bench or collection and setting by itself will show it off much more ad- vantageously. When a plant is sold it should be immediately marked and set aside, for it is poor business to allow the customer to think that they will not get the plant they have bought or that the same plant may be sold to another. The proprietor must keep a watchful eye all the time upon the salesmen and other em- ployes and see that every customer is properly served. Many customers pre- fer to buy of the one with whom they have always dealt, and In this case extra help will sometimes become in- sistent to wait upon them. This should be guarded against, for if the customer is willing to wait for the one they prefer to have serve them it is good business policy to see that their wishes are gratified. Business Systems, During the holiday rush it is neces- sary that some system should be adopted that will be sure to fulfill the wants of the customer. While the business in small places may be car- ried on during much of the year de- pending a great deal on the memory of those in charge, at this time this should not be attempted, but every- thing written down and so placed that any one of the force can immediately find it. One of the best methods that has come to our attention is adopted by many stores, the details being changed more or less to suit the pro- prietor's fancy. A supply of large en- velopes is secured, and when an or- der is received and properly written on the order blank, it is passed to one who has charge of this work, and the order copied in the order book. It is best to have a book for each day. The order is then placed in one of the envelopes, with the tag with the ad- dress written thereon, and if there is a card or a ribbon to be used with the order this is also placed in the en- velope. These envelopes are then placed in a pigeon-hole or hung on a hook that is labeled for the day of delivery. Any order that is to be de- livered at a special hour should have a distinguishing mark that will surely attract the attention of the one that is to put the order up or the one who has charge of the delivery. This sys- tem can be so modified as to be ap- plied to a small or large business and will result in rectifying many mis- takes that are often made during this busy season. These envelopes can be handed to those who put up the flowers or wrap the plants. The mat- ter of delivery should also be sys- tematized, and one should be placed in charge of this important part. Unless this is done the delivery will be very expensive. The placing together of all packages going in the same direction when wrapped will save many jour- neys and facilitate the work. THE RETAIL TRADE Cordnoted bv RobU KUt. PhUadelpUa, Fa. Holiday Sug:gestlons. A- WORD ABOUT BASKETS. Suggest to the basketmaker that the merits of those displayed in Oriental shops be looked into, for they are re- plete w-ith ideas that are different. For Instance, have made a stein of bam- boo in a burnt brown tint in all the different sizes. They can not only be prettily arranged at top with flowers, but tiny garlands can be placed around the center of the body. Take as an example, lily of the valley for the top and a tiny garland of the same around the body in the center — not a heavy one, but as dainty as possible. Orchids with the burnt wood of the bamboo tint are beautiful for cattleyas espe- cially. A gauze ribbon oddly arranged with it is still more pleasing. The Japanese vase of bamboo, made like a flat, round candle-holder of the old-fashion kind, with tall, square han- dles, makes an effective design filled with Shasta daisies, with a bunch of same in the center or top of the handle, finished with rosettes of gauze ribbon on either side of the body of the basket. The bamboo in the shape of a work basket, with raised lid, makes a pretty present when filled with violets and with violet gauze ribbon around the body of the basket. The tall bamboo vase, with handles on either side, can be filled with Killarney or any other Pdtnam, Conn. — The East Side Greenhouses have opened a down town store during the holidays. small roses, using maidenhair as a fin- ish. The meat bowl effect, with low pending extended handles, makes up artistically. Growing ferns can here be arranged with a possibility of a touch of color in a growing plant, us- ing the lace ribbon as a finish. A basket effect made of rope is novel. An old tin pail can be covered with a heavy rope, glued to the pail so as to cover it, and also wind the handles with it. Varnish this rope or tint It with a pretty green. Fill this with growing plants of small sizes, and fin- ish on either side with a rope fringe made by splitting the rope and comb- ing it to make it fluffy. This rope can also be covered with a gold or silver wash and filled with chrysanthemums or pink roses, combined with maiden- hair. Automobile flower-holders can also be made with the rope effect, using a thinner" quality. Artistic shapes can be maae of cardboard first and then covered with rope and shellac. Any tinsmith will make a water-tight receptacle to fit inside. Filled with violets and finished with gauze violet and white ribbon, this makes a novel present. A loop of the rope is useful in attaching it to the auto. These holders in tints of gold, bronze, silver or mission tints would be effective. A. E. KXUNDER. Syracuse, N. Y. — The W. E. Day Co. has put into commission a new Frank- lin auto delivery car which was spec- ially designed for florists' w'ork. It contains a heating arrangement to pre- vent the chilling of plants and flowers. CATTLEYA TRIANiE. igii. The American Florist. 1211 ORCHID NOTES. Christmas Orchids. A supply of orchid flowers at Christ- mas can be obtained without much dif- ficulty when a good stock of plants is grown. Some species flower naturally at that time while others, owing to their long lasting qualities, may be held for that holiday while again some can be hurried a little and get into flower rather earlier than their natural season. In most places cattleyas of the labiata group are those most sought for cutting and there are no ■better sellers in the whole orchid fam- ily than these. In the colder northern states and in the middle west it is usually possible to hold over some of the autumn flowering C labiata until Christmas, but in the south this will probably be over and C. Percivaliana and C. Triante will be the standbys in this genus. These will also be repre- sented in the more northern collec- tions though the bulk of C. Triance will not be usually in until the turn of the year. Looking ahead one can not help thinking that the fine hybrids between the labiata cattleyas and C. Bowringe- ana will be extremely popular as Christmas orchids. The beautiful color of the latter species is represented in its progeny also the faculty of produc- ing a large number of flowers upon the spikes while the individual flowers in many cases are almost as large as a good labiata. It is no use our giving names of these hybrids. They have been raised in different places within this country and Europe and special- ists have given them names, each ac- cording to their own fancy. Tear by year the confusion becomes greater but it matters little to the cut flower grower. He only sees in these hybrids beautiful material for his use and whether they are called Venus, Adonis or Shakespeare makes little difference to him — he wants the flowers that are to bring the dollars, not the fancy names. This will some day be a mighty fine section for orchids. Among the dendrobiums that can be had for Christmas the Australasian section comes first. D. Phalaenopsis Schroderianum may often be kept for this date and when It is there is no finer species in the genus. Quite re- cently European importations have in- cluded D. superbiens, an old and half- forgotten species that is full and very showy. In a retailer's store recently we saw a few vases of flowers of this charming old orchid and we had to consider a few minutes to recall it. This would make a fine Christmas seller, its color being so bright and attractive. D. formosum and D. Dearei are two excellent white flowered species that can be had for the holiday though the latter would probably have to be held some time under the oppo- site conditions, or with a little forcing, D. nobile and its varieties and some of the many hybrids that have sprung from them and other species may eas- ily be had for Christmas. They are fine, fuU flowering, showy orchids that may be cut with a considerable portion of the stem without injury. Some growers, indeed, claim that the pruning the plants receive is of benefit to them but this is hardly the place to discuss CATTLEYA LABIATA AT POEHLMANN BROS. CO., MORTON GROVE. ILL. that point. D. aureum is the other par- ent of many fine hybrids of D. nobile but though early flowering is not showy enough to be recommended as a cut flower. Red is the color for Christmas and when it can be induced to flower that early, Epidendrum vitellinum is one of the showiest and best of orchids, last- ing well in a cut state. The few species of sophronitis are of the richest glow- ing color and the flowers are immense, out of all comparison with the size of the growth, but the stems are too short to be used without mounting in some way. The two varieties of S. grandiflora, the crimson and the scar- let, are the best. Other red flowering orchids are found in the Harryana and coccinea section of masdevallias. They are good winter bloomers but unfor- tunately the great part of our Ameri- can summers is against them and they are difficult to keep In health. Odor- toglossum grande, O. Insleayi and one or two others are occasionally seen among Christmas orchids, but they can hardly be described as popular. Onci- dium varicosum is too well known to need description and may easily be in- cluded in the Christmas list. Most of the Brazilian species like O. Forbesi, O. crispum, O. Gardneri and the beautiful cool house O. tigrinum and O. Mar- shallianum can also be had for Christ- mas by a little manipulation. The trouble with oncidiums is the almost invariable yellow tint of the flowers, but their long lasting qualities are well known and they have attained quite a little popularity. The moth orchids, or phalsenopsis are among our finest winter flowering species and popular everywhere. To have them in time for Christmas con- siderable heat is required but they are worth this and the little trouble nec- essary to grow them well. There are several other species, but P. amabilis, P. grandiflora, P. Sanderiana and P. Schilleriana are the best of all. If we were tied to only two kinds the first and last would be our choice. For Christmas flowering no list can be con- sidered complete that does not include some at least of the cypripediums. If we were asked for two of the most use- ful in this genus we would think a long time before getting away from the good old C. insigna and C. villo- sum. These in their better varieties and the hybrids that have been raised from them are grand winter flowering orchids. The Mexican laelias again, es- pecially L. anceps and L. autumnalis, are among the showiest and best of orchids at Christmas. It is true they do not last quite as long as the cattle- yas when cut but they are very popu- 1212 The American Florist. Dec. 23, lar with ladies for decorations and will become more so. This by no means exhausts the list of orchids that can be had in flower at Christmas. We have only touched lightly on a few of the better known kinds. It is a great pity that they are not more popular as cut flowers. Re- tailers say that they can only sell them at odd times and that the de- mand is all for cattleyas. But how often, when given carte blanche for a wedding or table decoration do they go out of the rut themselves? If they would only try the effect of a little originality and introduce some of these charming flowers instead of the ever present cattleyas we have little doubt that their efforts would be appreciated and that in time their customers would call for them. The orchid as a cut flower has been very encouraging of late years and hundreds are sold today where dozens were not ten years ago. But this will not continue if cattleyas only are grown. The public demands novelties and something fresh all the time. If these are not forthcoming in orchids they will be in something else but there is such a wonderful variety in this great family and the flowers have so many claims upon both grower and consumer that it is worth strain- ing a point to try and increase the love for them by keeping pace with the demand for something new and striking by the best people all the time. H. R. R. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Oklahoma nistletoe. Three carloads of mistletoe were shipped from Oklahoma City to the different sections of the country just be- fore Christmas, two by the Bartheldes Seed Co. and one by the Enterprise Seed Co. The mistletoe, which is the state flower, grows on the elm, apple, ash and other trees in Oklahoma and is gathered by the farmers and boys and brought to market, where it is crated and forwarded to the northern cities, shipments being made to Butte, Minneapolis, Chicago, Detroit, Cleve- land, Cincinnati, Boston and New York. The first shipment was made eight years ago by the Bartheldes Seed Co. and the demand has in- creased until it now competes with the mistletoe of England in Canada, orders this year being shipped to Mon- treal and other Dominion cities. The mistletoe this year is in excellent condition. The plants are large and heavy with leaves and the berries are very abundant, full, white and waxy. — Oklahoma City Times. Indianapolis, Ind. — A. W. Brandt has purchased a Ford delivery car. Germantown, Pa. — At the annual meeting of the Germantown Horti- cultural Society, held December 8, the old board of oflicers was re-elected. A display of flowers was made and Charles Redles read a paper on "House Gardening in the Winter." Hartfobd, Conn. — The annual meet- ing of the Connecticut Horticultural Society was held December 8 and the following officers elected : J. F. Huss, president; J. A. Webber, Alexander Gumming, Jr., and Carl Peterson, vice- presidents; George W. Smith, Melrose, secretary; W. W. Hunt, treasurer; John Gerard, George B. Baker, G. H. Hol- lister, Howard A. Pinney and Alexan- der Cumming, Jr., executive commit- tee. Insects on Chrysanthemums. Ed. American Florist — We forward leaves of chysanthe- mums which are infested with in- sects. Can you inform us what the in- sects are' and an effective remedy for their extermination? O. G. K. Missouri. The specimens submitted were bad- ly infested with thrips and red spider. The most effective remedy is a thor- ough syringing of the under side of the foliage, followed up by fumigating with one of the nicotine preparations. C. W. JOHNSON. New Pompon Helen Newberry. Recently we had the pleasure of see- ing the new pompon chrysanthemum Helen Newberry. This variety originated with Fred Pautke of Grosse Pointe Farms, Detroit, Mich., whom we under- stand has disposed of half interest to- Fred Breitmeyer, Mt. Clemens.__ It belongs to the large flowering section of pompons, being about two inches in diameter, a high rounded flower of the purest white, good upright stems and apparently a good keeper. Besides other good qualities it is very late. The main crop will be in prime condition just after Thanksgiving and Mr. Breit- ■neyer informs us the July planted stock will prolong the season to Christmas. ELMER D. Smith. Chrysanthemum Ellse Papworth. There having been so many com- plaints by florists of their having trouble in growing Elise Papworth chrysanthemums, we wish to say we also had trouble until we learned that it succeeds much better to be planted early, so that the plants are strong when hot weather sets in, and if sprayed with Fungine three or four times a season (which keeps them healthy and in fine growing condition, which is also applicable to all other varieties), they make healthier plants and finer flowers. Blise Papworth has proved to be a fine commercial variety and better than Timothy Eaton, a pure white flower, with better foliage than that variety. NEW POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUM HELEN NEWBERRY. Grown In Fred. I'uutkc, Grcisse I'ointe I'^urin.-., Mu-li. tgri. The American Florist. 1213 Joseph A. Manda, Piesident. John Young, Secretary. Phihp F. Kessler, Trustee. Wm. H. Duckham, Trustee. V^. C. Rickards, Treasurer. SOME OF THE OFFICERS OF THE NEW YORK FLORISTS CLUB. Fungine we find indispensable for cuttings. "We use it on our cutting bench all the time, especially for chry- santhemums, and thereby are able to use the same sand over and over again. Harry Papworth. New Orleans, La. Hydrocyanic Acid Gas. Ed. American Florist — We have two ranges of glass, one 1.50x150 feet, consisting of six houses 25x150 feet, sides five feet high and 12 feet to the ridge. The other range is 100x150 feet, consisting of three houses .33 l-.Sxl50 feet, sides 61/2 feet, 16 feet to ridge. Will you kindly inform us how many jars it would take to each house to fumigate with hydrocyanic acid gas and the proportions of cyan- ide, sulphuric acid and water for each jar? Subscriber. If the houses are even-spans, which is invariably the case where houses are built joining in blocks, there would be 31,875 cubic feet in each of the six houses in the first range, and 56,900 cubic feet in each of the three houses In the second range. With houses of average tightness cyanide of potassium may be used at the rate of one ounce to every 3,.500 cubic feet and in new houses that are very tight the same amount to 5,000 cubic feet has been found efficacious. The formula advo- cated by the best authorities is one ounce of cyanide of potassium, two ounces of sulphuric acid to four ounces of water. Two quart jars, which should be either of glass or some otlier substance not metallic, will hold two ounces of cyanide. If the houses are tight it would take three such jars to each house in the range of six houses, and six to each house in the other range, or three jars of double capacity may be used. The cyanide of potas- sium of a grade 98 to 99 per cent, pure should all be weighed out in two ounces, each placed in a paper bag. The jars should be placed equidistant in each house with eight ounces of water to which four ounces of sul- phuric acid is added. With so many houses joined and open between men should be placed in each house and work simultaneously, starting at the end farthest from the entrance, and drop the paper bag enclosing the cyanide into the jar, walking quickly along to the next and then so on and out of the house. This should be done as rapidly as possible and under no circumstances tarry or bend over the jar. The houses should then be locked and labels posted designating the dan- ger. It is advisable to fumigate in the evening, keeping the house closed over night, and open the door and low- er ventilators from outside if possible before entering the house in the morn- ing. The best results are obtained and there is less liability of damage to fumigate when the foliage is dry and the temperature below 60°, for under other conditions the foliage may be damaged. Rochester, N. Y. — Articles of incor- poration have been granted M. Cush- man & Co. to grow and deal in seed, plants and agricultural supplies. The capital stock is $30,000, and the incor- porators are H. B. Hathaway, W. G. Cushman and M. Cushman of Roches- ter. 1214 The American Florist. Dec. 23, Adams-Robertson Co., Chicago. The prettily decorated store of Adams-Robertson Co., Chicago, which we illustrate, situated on the cor- ner of Rush street and Bellevue place, was opened this fall and the en- ergetic proprietors have had a very satisfactory season. In the midst of the fashionable patrons of the North Side and with a thorough knowledge of the business, both members of the firm having been connected for some time with the Ernst Weinhoeber Flo- ral Co., a bright outlook is promised for this new enterprise. Boston. UNTAVOEABLE WEATHER. Weather conditions are unfavorable for trade and there is a laxity in busi- ness conditions. No one seems to be able to place the blame where it be- holidays. Marguerite Mrs. Sanders is a recent acquisition. It is a product from the Queen Alexandra type, a double white. They have quite a stock of this variety and are busy working up more. Shamrocks occupy a good space. A house of mignonette came in for commendataion. This is a strain raised by Mr. Nicholson. A large full flower, long stem and heavy foliage. Everything about the place shows a master hand. Cleanliness is the first essential of success and certainly this is vigorously ilved up to in this place. At Mr. Goddard's place the same con- diitons prevailed, as almost the same varieties are grown with one or two exceptions. This place, like the former, is kept scrupulously clean, although there were not so many flowers show- ing on the plants. At a glance one could see where the flowers had been. It is an up-to-date place in every re- spect with quality dominant every- where. A vase of carnation St. Nicho- C. C. TREPEL'S WAGONS AT LOESERS, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Delivering Two Loads of Cut Flowers One Day During Thanksgiving Week longs, and the weatherman comes in for the abuse. It has certainly been hard, especially for the rose grower, to keep the right temperature anything near where it should be. Sixty degrees out doors at night places him where it is guess work how to run the houses and not injure the plants. Roses have been too plentiful for this time of the year. Crops that under ordinary con- ditions would be ready in January are in now. The flowers lack stamina and the crispness, so characteristic at this time, is unknown except to those who can put them in ice chests at a very low temperature. If the same condi- tions continue to prevail there is likely to be a slump both in roses and carna- tions unless the demand exceeds that of any other year. FLORISTS CLUB OUTING. The Gardeners' & Florists' Club made a trip to Framingham Saturday, December 16, to visit the places of W. R. Nicholson, S. J. Goddard and J. T. Butterworth in the order named. A special car left Park Square at noon with over 60 members and friends, and the number was largely augmented after they got there. At Nicholson's there was a grand show. Never have we seen so many flowers on the plants at one time and the quality was all that could possibly be desired. We wish a photograph could have been taken of the houses to show how the plants looked. It was a revelation to many and comments and congratula- tions on all sides showed that some- thing superior was being inspected. Certainly Mr. Nicholson and his fore- man, Wm. Marshall, deserve credit. Among the leading varieties noted were Mrs. C. W. Ward, Golden Ray (Dorner's), this is a charming yel- low the best, in the opinion of many, that has been sent out yet; Pocahontas, White Wonder, Pink Delight, Gloriosa and many more. The carnation cut- tings were all rooting well with scarce- ly any losses. Freesia Purity was in good shape but will not be in for the las was shown, it having been sent to Mr. Goddard from Baur & Steinkamp, Indianapolis, Ind. Although they had been on the road for two days they arrived in perfect condition and were admired very much by those present. Mr. Butterworth's was next visited. Orchids predominate. He has worked up one of the best collections of orchids in the state. Bulbs are forced here in large quantities. One house of carna- tions is grown for local trade, the place being situated in the center of the town commands a good business. Mr. Butterworth is enthusiastic over his orchids and the condition of the plants shows that he understands them thor- oughly. A great contrast in greenhouse building was noticed, the old and the new; an up-to-date iron frame house and the oldest house between Boston and Worcester. The latter house was built in 1848. Certainly it holds its age well and stands a reminder of the glory of former days and a mute lesson in the advance of the present day construction. Cigars at Nicholson's, cigars and refreshments at Goddard's and cigars and refreshments at Butter- worth's ended a pleasant and instruc- tive day. President Miller made an address followed by Mr. Kennedy and a vote of thanks and three rousing cheers for the three gentlemen closed the day. A special car took the party to Boston. In conversation with the glass and greenhouse lumbermen we find there are numerous inquiries for their goods and they say next year will see the biggest building operations in this sec- tion they ever had. The review of trade by R. G. Dun gives a hopeful feeling to general trade conditions in industrial branches and with the steel and copper outlook they conclude that the trades are going to have better conditions than for some time past. There has been no decision on the trolley express question. Of course the express companies are against the in- novation. The postmaster general's re- port on parcels post we think would be an entering wedge against the ex- press company monopoly and if put in operation, coupled with trolley ex- press, force the express people to lower their rates and still give their stock- holders a good dividend. A merry Christmas to all. Mac. Washington. ROSES OFF CROP. CARNATIONS SCARCE. There was an average amount of business during the past week but Christmas thoughts are uppermost in the minds of all the florists. An irrev- erent person once said that an English- man dearly loves a lord, if he can make money out of him and possibly that might be paraphrased to apply to the florists in relation to Christmas. But no fault can be found; it is what they are here for. Thus far the prin- INTERIOR OF ADAMS-ROBERTSON CO.S STORE, CHICAGO, ILL. igii. The American Florist. 1215 cipal preparations have been In the making up of wreaths and suitable window decorations. In wreaths there promises to be a large and pleasing variety. While we have always been opposed to the great amount of purely artificial stock that is annually thrown upon the market, we look at the pre- pared stock in the light, to some ex- tent, of the preservation and extension of the beauties of nature. The oak, beech and other leaves that are now seen and being used in wreaths and for other decorative purposes are certainly worthy of commendation. Ruscus seems this year to be receiv- ing considerable favor in wreaths in preference to immortelles. The box- wood will be considerably used and in the hands of a man of taste nothing finer is needed for a wreath. Already the Christmas trees are beginning to stack up about the market places and doubtless by the middle of this week they will be piled up in some places as high as haystacks. But little holly or mistletoe has been noticed as yet, but no doubt It will be here. In greenhouse stock, relating to supply, there is little change in the situation. The fine weather, mentioned last week, gave place to several very dark and gloomy days with rain. However, the tempera- ture ranged between forty and fifty degrees, so there was no serious check to stock. Present indications are for fine weather. Good prices should be realized for Christmas, for while at present there is enough stock for the demand there is no surplus. Roses are generally off crop and good carnations have been scarce ever since the in- creased demand on the going out of the chrysanthemums. A very good quality of cut poinsettia is now on the market and indications point to a good Christmas supply. There are plenty of good violets and no uneasiness Is felt in regard to the supply. In plants there will be plenty of azaleas, be- gonias of the Lorraine type, small poinsettias in pans and various' other stocks. NOTES. George H. Cooke has just received from the greenhouses of H. D. Darling- ton, Flushing, N. T., a large consign- ment of Christmas erica or heather, a particularly fine lot. The plants are large and well flowered and with Mr. Cooke's well known taste for decora- tive arrangement are sure to add a great attraction to his fine Christmas stock. At F. H. Kramer's store the dec- orators have already got busy and completed a window in red in which wreaths, bells and other suitable and timely works of art are conspicuously displayed. W. F. Gude, as the resident repre- sentative of the S. A. F., spoke before the senate committee on postofiBces and post roads December 15 in favor of a parcel post. "Visitors : Richard Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md.; Robt. Shock, repre- senting Rice & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; J. W. Grandy, Norfolk. Va.; Prof. Symons, College Park, Md. A. F. F. OBITUARY. Ha'verhill, Mass. — A disastrous fire on the night of December 9 destroyed the residence and barn of Charles H. Kaulbach, as well as the potting shed and the ends of the greenhouses. The fire is supposed to have caught from a defective flue in the headhouse of the greenhouses and then communi- cated to the barn and dwelling. The property loss is estimated at $8,000, but the stock of bulbs and dormant plants for winter flowering stored in the shed were all consumed and this, with the damage to the growing crops, will make the loss much more. Henry F. Lord. Henry P. Lord, treasurer of the Lord & Burnham Co., was found crush- ed to death in his garage at Irvington, N. Y., Saturday night, December 16. Mr. Lord was of a mechanical turn of mind and refused to allow anyone to touch his automobile and he recently decided to overhaul the car himself. After luncheon he went out and not re- turning to dinner, search was instituted and he was found by his son lying under the car. The engine, which weighed several hundred pounds, had fallen on his chest, killing him in- stantly. Mr. Lord was about CO years of age and was the son of the founder of the firm of Lord & Burnham Co., being the treasurer of the corporation. He was a prominent citizen of Irvington, where he had resided since he was fifteen years old, being elected by his towns- people to positions of trust, having formerly been president of the village and at the time of his death was trus- tee. He was a director in the Irving- ton Bank and the Irvington Presby- terian Church. A family, consisting of three sons and a daughter, survive him. Mrs. Lucy Ravler. Mrs. Lucy Ravier, aged 67 years, widow of the late Claude Ravier, died Wednesday night, December 13, at her late residence, 250 George street, Mo- bile, -A.la., after an illness of more than a year's duration. Mrs. Ravier had been a resident of Mobile for 35 years, and after her husband's death con- tinued his floral business. She is sur- vived by three sons, Louis, Fred and Claude Ravier; a daughter, Mrs. Pansy Akeridge, and a brother, Louis Thub- lin. The Ravier establishment at Mobile was one of that substantial type which holds the trade, the respect and the interest of the whole community. The large gardens, centrally located, con- tained a great variety of the best plants for the south. It was almost a botanic garden in itself and its own- ers were trained horticulturists who loved and honored their chosen pro- fession. Mrs. Ravier continued the business as stated above and was much loved and respected by the best families in that aristocratic old south- ern city. Charles E. Clark. Charles E. Clark, a leading florist of Newark, N. Y., died suddenly of apo- plexy December 8, aged 69 years. He attended a meeting of the board of of- ficers of the Methodist Episcopal church, of which he was secretary, Friday evening, December 8, and at the close started for home. Shortly after his body was found lying in the street, having been stricken on his way. He was born at Chatham, N. Y., settling in Newark 20 years ago where he successfully conducted a florist bus- iness. He was a member of the Grange and the Masons. Funeral services were held at his late residence and at the church December 12. He is sur- vived by his widow. Jonathan Perlam. Jonathan Periam, a pioneer of Chi- cago and for years regarded as an authority on agricultural subjects, died at his residence, 6842 Perry street, Chi- cago, December 9, from hardening of the arteries, aged 88 years. Mr. Periam was born in New York Citv in 1823 and came to Chicago in 1838. From 1841 to 1861 be engaged in farming when he enlisted in the Civil War, serving until the close. After the war he wrote on agricultural topics for farm journals, and become editor of the Prairie Farmer, which po- sition he filled for 15 years until his retirement 13 years ago. He was a life member of the Illinois Horticul- tural Society and an honorary member of the Wisconsin Horticultural Society, and a member of the Knights Templar. He is survived by four daughters. G. Van Antwerp. G. Van Antwerp of G. Van Antwerp & Son, Mobile, Ala., died Sunday, De- cember 10. Mr. Van Antwerp came to Mobile in 1858 and served in the civil war. After the close of the conflict he returned and entered the drug busi- ness and also conducted a large seed business until his death. He was a member of the Masonic order and was buried by that fraternity December 11. Robert S.Tabb. Robert S. Tabb who for a greater part of his life was connected with Nanz & Neuner, Louisville, Ky., died November 26, of Brights' disease, aged 62 years. He was a native of Martins- burg, W. Va., and came to Louisville 40 years ago. He is survived by a widow, three sons and three daughters. Toronto. GOOD BUSINESS CONDITIONS. Business conditions were never bet- ter and even the most pessimistic pre- dict a good Christmas. The weather conditions are not such that stimulate early buying, and though local trade has not started heavily as yet, the out-of-town orders are coming in very well and are usually good ones. The outlook for stock is fair, the roses especially looking well and American Beauties will be above the average holiday crop. Richmond is not so promising, but the other varieties are fairly plentiful. Carnations promise a good picking and violets, lily of the valley, orchids and bulbous stock seems plentiful enough to fill all or- ders. Artificial poinsettias and ruscus are selling well, being mostly used for store and window decorations. The stock of ground pine seems to be running short as usual and the com- plaint of poor quality holly is gen- eral. In plants there are some fine specimens, some of the cyclamens carrying three dozen blooms. Lilacs, cherries, azaleas and red tulip and hyacinth pans all help to complete a good variety of specimen and basket arrangements. , NOTES. Having royalty at the government seat has been a great boon to florists, and the journey of the royal party through the country can be easily fol- lowed through the many orders for flowers. The Toronto visit was the cause of many decorations, Dillemuth having the ball and the banquet given in honor to His Royal Highness, using 1,600 large chrysanthemums on one job. Grobba & Wandrey are completing their water-works system. The water is being taken from the lake, about three-quarters of a mile distant, and some $15,000 has already been expend- ed. There is a possibility of their supplying the town of Mimico. Even this extra work has not detracted from their output and their holiday stock is larger than ever. An applicant for a position in the west advised me that the salary there for greenhousemen is $24 per week. There must be money in other things besides wheat. H. G. D. Habtfoed, Mich. — L. E. Davis has erected a house 25x100 feet, which he lias stocked and the crops are very satisfactory. 1216 The American Florist. Dec. 2.3. TheAmerigan Florist 1885 Twenty Sixth Year 1911 Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1,00 a year, Canada 12.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50 Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us change of .address always send t he old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the^AMEEicAN Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions ot our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS Suggestions for the holida.vs 1209 —Packing and wrapping 1209 —Selling the stock 1209 — Business systems 1210 The retail trade 1210 — Holiday suggestions 1210 Orchid notes 1211 — Christmas orchids (illus.) 1211 Oklahoma mistletoe 1212 Chrysanthemums . . . .' 1212 — Insects on chrysanthemums 1212 — Chrysanthemum Helen Newberry (illus.) . .1212 — Chrysanthemum Elise Papworth 1212 Hydrocyanic acid gas 1213 Officers New York Florists Club (portraits) .1213 Adams-Robertson Co.. Chicago (illus.) 1214 Boston 1214 Washington 121* Obituary 12lJ —Henry F. Lord 1215 — Mrs. Lucv Ravier 1215 —Charles E. Clark 1215 — Jonathan Periam 1215 — G. Van Antwerp 1215 -Robert S. Tabb 1215 Toronto 1215 Our Christmas number 1216 New York to Detroit 1216 Western Dahlia and Gladiolus Society 1216 American Gladiolus Society 1216 Civic Federation at Washington 1216 Heliotrope lacking fragrance 1216 Value of united action 1217 Milwaukee 1218 Philadelphia 1218 Chicago 1220 Illinois State Horticultural Society 1226 New Jersey Floricultural Society 1226 Chicago bowling 1227 Cleveland 1228 Kansas City, Mo 1228 Cincinnati 1229 New York 1230 Tour of N. Y. and N. J. plantsmen (illus.) .1230 Buffalo 1232 St. Louis 1234 Lancaster. Pa 1234 The seed trade 1238 — Seedsmen's needs 1238 —From the new catalogues 1238 -P.nlb sorting machine 1238 — Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co.'s novelties 1238 European horticulture 1239 Market gardeners 1242 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables. .. .1242 — Forcing French beans 1242 — Underground truck farming 1242 The nursery trade 1244 — Autumn fruits at Arnold Arboretum 1244 — Federal inspection bill 1244 REPORTS of the holiday trade from all sections of the country will be greatly appreciated. These should be addressed to The American Florist, 440 South Dearborn street, Chicago, and mailed as soon as possible after December 25. At a meeting of the Chicago- Northwestern Beekeepers' Association, held in Chicago, a resolution was adopted demanding that congress en- act a law prohibiting the spraying of trees when in bloom, as the use of poisonous sprays kills the bees. Important to Subscribers. The date on the yellow address label on your copy of The American Florist will show when your subscription ex- pires Please renew subscription promptly on expiration to make cer- tain of receiving your copy of each issue. Our Christmas Number. Our subscribers are very generous in their praise of our Christmas special number which was issued December 16, The matter was all extremely timely and designed to help the many work- ers at this busy season. The home ad- vertisers surely showed their appreci- ation of this paper, which has the best paid circulation to the trade in the trade. There were more than 25 pages of home advertisements in this issue and every one a fully paid up adver- tisement— no special discounts to favored advertisers and no free ad- vertisements to fatten the issue. Any new subscriber desiring a copy will be gladly furnished with one on applica- tion. We wish one and all a Merry Christmas anl Happy New Year. New York to Detroit. The committee on transportation, etc., appointed by the New York Flor- ists' club, have made the following ar- rangements : The party will leave the Grand Central station on the N. Y. Central & H. R. Railroad Tuesday, January 9, on the "Wolverine," leaving at 5 o'clock p. m., arriving at Detroit at 7 :15 the next morning. The fare one way, ?1G; for a party of ten or more a fare of .$13.25 each way can be obtained. Tickets for transportation may be had on the train, but reserva- tion for berths should be made by January 8 at least. Lower berth, $3.50; upper, $2.80; compartment, $10; drawing room, $13. Any further in- formation may be had of Frank H. Traendly, 133 West Twenty-eighth St., N. Y. Frank H. Traendly, Walter F. Sheridan, John Young, Committee. Heliotrope Lacking Fragrance. ED. American Florist — Can you inform me what variety of heliotrope for bedding purposes has the best fragrance? Doubtless New Century is the best bedding variety, but it is not very fragrant. New York. Heliotrope. We find the best variety to grow for color and also sweetness is Centefleur, if this is the kind known also as New Century, as appears possible, and does not give satisfaction, why not try seed- lings from a good strain of seed and select the best? This has proved most interesting in the past and the flowers are very sweet scented. Heliotrope seedlings are very vigorous like seed- ling geraniums, and do not bloom so early in the season as plants from cut- tings, consequently cannot be depended on to use or sell for immediate effect. E. O. O. Western Dahlia and Gladiolus Society. There was a meeting and exhibition of the Western Dahlia and Gladiolus Association at A. L. Randall Co.'s, 60 East Randolph street. Chicago, De- cember 15. The members in attend- ance were B. S. Thompson, Benton Harbor, Mich.; A. E. Kunderd, Goshen, Ind., and H. W. Koerner, Milwaukee, Wis., the latter ofliciating as chair- man of the meeting, at which it was decided to hold the annual meeting and election of oSicers during the ex- hbiition of bulbs and tubers. It was the sense of the meeting that there should be a nomenclature committee and that M. Crawford, Cuyahoga Falls, O., should be chairman of this committee. Brief papers were read as follows : "The Gladiolus and Its Fu- ture," by A. E. Kunderd; "Hybridiz- ing and Culture," by H. W. Koerner, and "American Bulbs," by E. S. Thompson. Arrangements for the next meeting are in the hands of the execu- tive committee. The above three members made dis- plays of dahlia tubers, gladiolus corms and miscellaneous bulbs of home growth. American Gladiolus Society. A meeting of the executive com- mittee of the American Gladiolus So- ciety was held in New York Decem- ber 6, with the following members present : Arthur Cowee, A. T. Bod- dington, E. W. Fengar, I. S. Hen- drickson. The matter of a die and medals was taken up and discussed. It was finally decided to purchase a die and offer ten sets of medals the first year to as many local horticultu- ral societies. It was thought best to offer a silver medal for first prize and bronze medal for second prize, the ten sets of medals to cost $70. In regard to the registration bu- reau, it was decided to combine this committee with that of the nomen- clature committee already established, with trial grounds at Ithaca, N. Y., where all tests can be made. It was the sense of the meeting that certifi- cates of merit should be awarded only by the nomenclature committee and not by judges appointed for the an- nual exhibition. President Hendrick- son has appointed Arthur Cowee and Professor A. C. Beal as members of the color chart committee. Civic Federation at Washington. The meeting here last week of the Civic Federation was an interesting event. Whatever may be said of it along political lines, this is certain that in its campaign against ugliness and dirt and the house fly it deserves the hearty support of everybody, and we are particularly pleased that it has made war on that pestiferous little cuss, the house fly. We hope that it will keep up the fight until the last fly is exterminated and find out, as they move to battle, what the fly was made for any way. The Federation took strong ground in favor of parks, which was endorsed by President Taft in a speech before the delegates. He pi'omised to recommend a bureau of parks to be under one of the depart- ments of the government. Engineer- Commissioner Judson of the District spoke in favor of working out muni- cipal problems here in Washington so that other cities might come here and be benefited. Dr. Woods Hutchin- son of New York, a very interesting writer on health topics, Dr. L. O. Howard of the Department of Agri- cutlure and Edward Hatch, Jr., of New York all took a swat at the fly. Smoke and billboards are also on the taboo list of the Federation. Billboard pic- tures of theatrical stars, "clad in a necklace and a smile," do not appeal to the staid members of the Federa- tion. J. Horace McFarland of Harris- burg, Pa., well known in the florist trade, was honored by a re-election as president. Richard B. Watrous of this city was elected secretary. Among the women of national distinction placed on the executive board were Miss Mabel T. Boardman of this city, famous for her work for the Red Cross, and Mrs. Woodrow Wilson of Prince- ton. N. J. A. F. F. tgii. The American Florist. 1217 Value of United Action. The following letter plainly shows the advantage of membership in a live organization looking out for the interests of its members, such as the Society of American Florists ; ED. AMERICAN FLORIST As an aftermath to the report of the chairman of the Tariff and Legislative Committee of the Society of American Florists, we would add our apprecia- tion of the work which Mr. Esler did for us personally. We were among the victims of the unsatisfactory deliveries of the express companies, and as indi- viduals were unable to get satisfaction. We appealed to Mr. Esler. and, thanks to his interest and indefatigable efforts, backed by the Society of American Florists, we gained our point. This shows two things very clearly and em- phatically : first, the great value of united action and "pulling together," as under the patronage of a society like the American Florists, and sec- ondly, officering any society with the right men in the right place. To spare Mr. Esler's blushes we will let you make the inference here. Benjamin Dorrance. Wants, For Sale, Etc One Gent Per Word, Gash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted— By a bacbeior of 29. as an all-around floiisl; carnations a specialty. F BlALKCKl. 341 Weaver St.. Rochester. N. Y. Situation Wanted— Position as desif^ner. deco rator or manager for store; cood references. H G. E.. careSchulz. 550 Fourth Ave.. Louisville. Ky. Situation Wanted-By traveling saU-eman; 15 years' experience: well acquainted with plants, seeds and tiorists' supplies; a bustler: can speak German. Kev 540, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Experienced seedsman wishes to make a change: all branches: planting^. breeding, growing, cataloguing, packing and selling, farm, vegetable and flower seeds. Key 520, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By an American: married; strictly soberand reliable: four years' experience in general greenhouse work. Please state wages and particulars in first letter. Address Key 539. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As working foreman by all- around florist, expert propagator aod grower of cut flowers, potted and decorative stock, etc.; first class designer: American, single; age'30; highly recommended. Please state particulars and wages. Address R. Klag. Frederic Hotel, Minneapolis. Minn. HelpWanted^A good all-'roundflorist wanted; wages, $70.00 per mootb. tiiMANTON & Pence. Falls City Nebr. Help Wanted— A young lady florist: first class sales lady: good designer: capable of taking charge; reference. Key 530 ca-e American Florist. HelD Wanted— .^ good alt around man. one who thoroughly uoderstands growing and water- ing, married man prdferred. references. Address Key 537. care American Florist. Help Wanted — Landscape architect, thorough- ly practical in all branches; must be good cor- respondent; apply with references. L. L. May & Co., St. Paul. Minn. Help Wanted— Three or four men who are good Quick grafters and budders and understand gen- eral nursery work; state experience and wages desired give reference. W. T. Hood & Co., Richmond. Va. Help Wanted— ,4 first class retail florist, exper ienced in decorating and selling: good address necessary; state age. experience in detail, salary CKpected and give reference in first letter. Key 53&. care American Florist. Help Wanted— Eiperienced gardener for pri vate place in.country. Must have esperience in garden fruit, vegetable and greenhouse wtrk; married man preferred. Residence with hot water and all conveniences furnished. Apply Jno. T. Milliken. 121 Merchants of Commerce. St. Louis Mo, For Sale— Great Falls Floral Co.'s greenhouse* and stock. Splendid opening for a hustler with small capital. B. Kappel. Great Falls. Montana, For Sale— In a nice lively city ot about 9.000. a half interest, or Witt sell all. The only growers of flowers here. Have three greenhouses. 5.000 teet ol glass, one dwelling, large cellar, barn and workrooms; steam heat Want a man who can take entire charge: married man preferred. Established three years: have good trade. An opportunity for the right one. Overland Gardens Laramie. Wyo. Will Buy or Lease Small greenhouse establishment, with a number of acres of land suit- able for nursery purposes. Address Key 534, care American Florist. Wanted===Man for Store. Must haveiwide experience in designiog and decorating, and be accustomed to waiting upon high class trade. Must come weH recommended. Steady position and ffood salary to right person. Give (ull particulars with application. Address Key 532, care American Florist. Storeman and Designer A floral designer of ability and a store- man who has handled high class cus- tomers desires a position in an np-to-date establishment catering to the best trade; can furnish references as to character and ability. Address Key 533, care American Florist. For Sale or Lease -Florist store and ereen- house with two-story dwellioff house. 125x50 ft.: established 43 years by preaent owaer: wisbin; to retire; near Polish Catholic a'lso another larsre Gathoiic chaicb. Key 535, Care American Florist. Situation Wanted. Good rose grower capable of talcing charge. State salary when writing. Chicago preferred. For further particulars address Key 541, care American Florist. We Invite the tiade to attend a MASQUERADE given br tbe GARDENERS' and FLORISTS'^Union.No. lOSlS at Club Room A. North Side Turner Hall 820 N. Clark St. Saturday eve., Jan. 13, 1912 Tickets 25c a person. Prizes announced in ball. WIRE WORKERS TAKE NOTICE Mr. H. W. Fachmann for many years in the Florists' Wire design business in the city of Indianapolis, Ind., now offers the same for sale. This is a good, live proposition with plenty of custom work and no opposition; any good workman that wishes to get into an establisheid business and be his own boss now is your chance. Reason for selling I have some patents that I wish to put on the market. No. 537 Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. LIKE A PISTOL IN TEXAS— You will need this book bad some day, and in a hurry. Trade Directory For 1911 THB AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S Trade Directory for 1911, fully revised to date, with thousands of aerw names and changes of address now ready for distribrntioB' It contains 590 l»ges, including complete liats of the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada, arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. Also lists of Foreign Merchants, Firms which issue catalogues, Hor- ticultural Supply Concerns, Parks, Cemeteries, l;e heavily berried, percase$1.50 2.50 and 3.00. Christmas and New Year's Price List: In Effect December 19th, 1911 GRADE— American Beauties per dozen Killarney per 100 White Killarney " My Maryland " Richmond " Perie " Carnations, Extra Fancy Red " Fancy White and Pink " " Splits, our selection " Lily Of the VaUey " Violets, Extra fine Princess of Wales " " Single and double " Sweet Peas " Romans " Paper White Narcissus " Slevia " Easter Lilies " Mignonette " Daisies " Tulips " Asparagus Plumosus Sprays " Asparagus Sprengeri Sprays " Mexican Ivy " Smilax, " Galax, Green and Bronze per 1000 Ferns, (case of 5000 at $1.50 per M) Boxwood bunch Fresh Sheet Moss, for baskets per bbl. $12 00 26 00 26 00 25 00 25 00 20 00 10 00 8 00 B 5 00 2 50 2 00 1 50 4 00 4 00 1 50 12 50 4 00 1 00 5 00 3 00 S 00 60 16 00 1 00 1 75 26 r. 50 $10 00 20 00 20 00 20 Oft 22 00' 15 00 8 00 6 00 $ 9 00 16 00 16 00 16 00 20 00 12 50 D 4 00 3 00 1 00 ;? 00 3 CO 10 66' 4 CO 2 00 2 00 ia'so $ 8 00 12 50 12 50 12 50 18 00 10 00 4 00 $ 7 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 16 00 8 00 $ 6 00 9 00 9 00 9 00 12 00 6 00 $ 5 00 00 8 00 8 00 10 00 1220 The American Florist. Dec. 23, We Are Growers Ot all the stock we sell and guarantee It to be strictly tresh. °" '"■""""' Beauties, Roses, Valley, Carnations, Lilies and Sweet Peas. New Year's Price List: AMEBICSN BEAUTIES In Effect December 26tli. Subject to change in market. Specials, 36-inoh stems and over $8.00 per dozen 30-inch stems 6 00 per dozen 24-inch stems 4 00 per dozen 15 to 20-inch stems $2 00 to 3 00 per dozen 12-inch stems 1 50 per dozen Rhea Reid, Per doz. Specials extra long $3 00 to $4 00 Good length 2 00 to 2 50 Medium 1 00 to 1 50 Short 75 Richmonds, ler mo Extra Long $15 00 to $20 00 Good Length 12 00 to 15 00 Medium 10 00 Good short 5 00 to 6 00 Pink Killarney Per ICO Extra select $15 00 Good length $10 00 to 12 00 Medium S 00 Short 4 00 to 5 00 White Killarney, Maryland and Perle*;, Per loo Extra long $12 00 to $15 00 Good length 10 00 to 12 00 Medium 7 00 to S 00 Short 4 00 to 5 00 Carnations, Per loo Extra fancy red (Bassett) $8 00 to $10 00 Good red 6 00 to 8 00 Extra long fancy white 5 00 to 6 00 Extra long fancy Enchantress $4 00 to $6 00 Winsor 4 00 to 5 00 Harrisii Lilies per doz., $2 00; p»r 100, $16 00 I>iareiM.MiiN Paper White, per 100 $2 00 to 3 00 Lily of the Valley, per 100 3 00 to 4 00 AsiiaragriiM, sprays, per 100 3 00 to 4 00 SpreuKeri, per 100 2 00 to 3 00 Ferus, per 1,000 $2 00 Select pinli and white Sweet Pea, per 100.. $0 75 to 1 00 Sniilax, per doz 1 50 to 2 00 .4diantiim, per 100 1 00 to 1 50 Galax, green, per 1,000 1 00 Galax, bronze, per 1,000 -. 1 00 BASSETT & WASHBURN Office and Store: 131 N.Wabash Ave , Chicaao. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, ill Chicago. EVERYBODY RE.\DY FOE CHRI.STMAS. Preparations for the holidays are to be seen on every hand. The retail stores are resplendent with high col- ors, gaily decorated for the coming festival to attract the eye and patron- age of customer. The poinsettia is shown both in plants and in enormous cut blooms and they are very con- spicuous in all the window displays and in the stores. Beautiful plants are also very prominent, azaleas in pink, white and red, splendid specimens oi Begonia Gloire de Lorraine and Glor.\ of Cincinnati, finely grown cyclamens in bright colors and shapely ardisias beautifully berried. These are all shown to the best advantage in pot covers that add to the attractiveness of the plants and large numbers of smaller plants such as hyacinths, tulips, primroses, etc., are displayed for the purchaser's selection. Some finely grown lily of the valley are also offered and one of the large stores has a window of cattleyas in full bloom. The plant baskets and boxes made up in artistic combinations are attractive features and receiving much attention by the buyers. The stores are beau- tifully decorated with greens and holly both inside and out and quantities of winterberries are used everywhere to complete the display. Holly and greens of all kinds have had a good sale. During the warm weather of last week some dealers dropped their prices, but with the return of real winter weather the first of the week the prices stiff- ened and a good advance was made on the high grade stock. At the whole- sale stores everything is ready for the large shipments that will be made. The advance orders are large, most of the houses reporting larger than In previous years and a grand rush is expected during the last three days of E. A. Kanst. U'lio Eesijins Soutli l*ttrlv. Chicago, Position .\fter Z'i ^'ears' Service, to Become Professional Lniidsi'ape Gnrdener. the week. The stock is mostly in first- class condition and of some lines there will be plenty. In roses there is a large quantity of Killarney coming in and the large proportion is of fine color and excellent quality. Richmond is in elegant condition with nearly all the growers and a large quantity will be cut and shipped in, but the orders for this rose are also very large, and while there will in all probability be enough to fill the orders the choice stock is being picked up very quickly. American Beauties are in no such sup- ply as they were a year ago; the stock is of high quality and the orders are large, but there will be a great scarcity of short and medium lengths, in fact one of the growers states that orders already received will take all of these grades that will come in. White roses are in good supply and there will probably be enough to fill every order with good grade stock. It certainly looks as if carnations of the best grades would be far short of the de- mand. The weather for the last two weeks has not been the best for the production of the highest grades, so consequently there are a large quan- tity of blooms on the market that would be classed as seconds. Violets are quite plentiful and prices have not been quoted as high as they often are at this season. Orchids are none too plentiful and the choice blooms are held at good figures. Lily of the valley is in splendid condition, some elegant stock being seen and prices are normal. There are large quantities of stevia and the stock is of high quality. Sweet peas are of good quality .and are being received in good supply. Gar- denias are not at all plentiful; the ad- vance orders booked will nearly cover all the first grade stock received. There are large quantities of Paper White narcissus and Roman hyacinths and red tulips are freely offered by some growers. Mignonette, marguerites and calendulas are to be had but in no great quantities. The supply of greens is very large, there being plenty of smilax and asparagus and large quantities of boxwood of splendid quality is on hand with all the dealers. Real Christmas weather prevails the first of the week and if this continues a banner trade is predicted. /p//. The American Florist. 1221 r>UT FLOWERS OF HIGH GRADE QUALITY For Christinas Large Supplies of American Beauties, Richmond, Killarney, White Killarney, Mrs. Jardine and Uncle John Roses. We Have all the Standard ^\. J\ Q K I Mk -^ I ^\ |k 1 ^ And Can Supply the Best and Best New \^ >^ fl IN r\ I I \J I N O Srade In Quantity. Buy from Ls and get the best stock in this mariiet at the most reasonable prices. American Beauties White Killarney Per 100 Per Dozen Per dozen ,„ . , ^n ,w, -,A ■ 1 ^.^ ,wv Extra specials, 40 to 48-inch Stems ?25. 00 60-inch stems .^2 ( 24-mch stems $6. Selects, 30 to 36 " 20.00 4»-mch stems 1 ().()() 2U-mcli stems 5.00 Fancy 24 " 15 00 36-inch stems 9.00 15-inch stems 3.00 Medium 20 " P 00 30-inch stems 7.00 , q^^j ' ^^-qq Short stems, 6.00 Per 100 Killarney Extra special, 40 to 48-inch stems $30.00 JJardinC Selects, 30 to 36 " 25.00 pancy, 15-inch stems $15.00 Fancy 24 20.00 Good, 10 " 10.00 Medium 20 " 15.00 Good 10.00 Uncle John Short stems 6.00 t- n ■ l ^n aa tancy, 12-mch stems $12.00 Richmond ^«°d, 8 - 8.00 Extra specials, 60-inch stems $35.00 Roses, our selection - - 8.00 Selects, 48 " 30.00 ^ .. Fancy, 36 to 40 25.00 Camations Medium, 24 to 30 " 20.00 Pink Lawson, Winsor, White Perfection, White Good 15.00 Enchantress, White Lawson, Per 100,, extra Short stems, 10.00 special, $6.00; Fancy, $5.00; Good, 4.00. F.ERNS, per 1010. $2.00. SMILAX; per doz., $1.60 to $L'.00. ADIANTUM, per 100, $1.00 to $1.50. GALxA.X, per 1000, $1.00. SPRBNOERI, per UK), $2.00 to $:;.00. ASPARAGUS SPRAYS, per 100, $1' to $:; We have the finest stock in Chicago in abundant supply. Large flowers on stiff stems well clothed with luxuriant foliage. Wietor Brothers. 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. 1222 The American Florist. Dec. 23, XWIAS STOCK We are well fixed on Roses, Carnations, Poinsettias, and all other seasonable stock and will have plenty to fill all rush orders that we receive by phone or wire right up to the last minute. We will be on the job all day, Sunday December 24. CHRISTMAS PRICE LIST AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. Long stems $12 00 36-itich stems 10 Oj 30-inch btems ^ 9 00 24-inch stems 8 00 20-inch stems 6 00 18-inch stems 5 00 16-inch stems 4 00 12-inch stems 3 GO Shorts 2 00 Per 100 White Killarney ] |P«^*^1 ^'-^'^!°*:^^^ Klllnrnpv I Fancy loUOto 18 00 M«r,,l«nrt I Medium 10 00 to 12 00 Maryland J g^^^^ g ^^ ^^ g ^^ Richmond— Extra long 35 00 Special 25 00 Fancy IBCOto 20 00 Medium 12 00to 15 00 Short 8 OOto 10 00 ROSES, our selection per 100, $6,00 to $8.00 Poinsettias, fancy per doz., $3 00, %\ 00, $5 00, $6 00 Per Carnations, common $6 OOto " fancy red Cattleyas per doz , $12 00 Valley $3 00, $4 00, Violets 1 50 to Paper hltes 3 00 to Romans 3 OOto Lilies per doz., $1 50 Callas per doz,, 1 fcO Sweet Peas 1 OOto Smllax ..a. ..per doz., $2 00 Asparagus Strings ..'.".* each, 75c Asparagus Plumosus. per bunch , 35c to 50c Fancy Kerns per 1000, $2 00 Wild Smilax per case, $6 00 Boxwood per lb., 26c; 60 lbs., 7 00 Mistttoe per lb., 25c original case, 25 lbs., $150 Leucothoe Sprays Mexican Ivy ' Bronze Magnolia Leaves per hamper, $2 25 100 $6 00 8 00 10 00 5 00 2 00 4 00 4 00 1 50 75 75 VAUGHAN & SPERRY Long Distance Phone Central 2751. 161 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. XOTES Wietor Bros, are cutting heavily in American Beauty, Killarney, White Killarney, Mrs. Jardine and Uncle John roses and all the leading varieties of carnations. The immense amount of stock that was expected for the holi- days is arriving and can be seen in large quantities at the store, where Specially fine Richmond roses of all lengths are already attracting the 'at- tention of the Christmas shoppers. Secretary O'Neill of the Small Parks Commission has been suspended pend- ing an investigation and the board has recommended that Mayor Harrison take a hand in the inquiry. This in part confirms the suspicion that there has been mismanagement of the small parks business for some time. Poehlmann Bros. Co. are cutting a large supply of all kinds of seasonable stock and are very well fixed for the holidays. Especially fine American Beauty, Richmond, Killarney. White Killarney and other choice roses and an unusually large quantity of fancy carnation blooms are daily arrivals at this well-known house. ! Meier Bros., of Morton Grove, are cutting some fine cai-natioils and are in full crop with Winsor for Christ- mas. " Their entire output is sold by the Chicago Flower Growers' A.ssocia- tion at its store on North Michigan avenue. Vaughan & Sperry are headquarters for a fine grade of poinsettias and are showing some very fancy stock in all lines. The trade evidently appreciate a good grade of boxwood when they see it for the large shipment that was received last week is moving fast and nearly sold out. Bassett & Washburn are more than pleased with outlook for Christmas and the orders that are already booked will call for a large quantity of stock. This firm's Rhea Reid roses and O. P. Bassett carnations are in great de- mand and are bringing top notch prices. Lubliner & Trinz are doing a big business at their store on East Ran- dolph street, where trade is very live- ly and the outlook is bright for a banner Christmas. Chas. W. McKellar is well supplied with orchids for the holidays, in addi- tion to a complete line of greens and «• large supply of other seasonable s-tock. John Kruchten is showing some very fancy gardenias, roses, carnations and lily of the valley and is well supplied with boxwood for the holiday trade. E. A. Kanst, for the past 22 years identified with the South Park system, will resign January 1 to take up the profession of landscape gardening. The J. B. Deamud Co. is filling a large number of orders for a fine grade of home-grown double violets, of which large supply is being received. A. C. Rott, of Joliet, was in the city this week buying stock for a Ijig store opening, in the decoration of which there were used 1,500 roses. Zech & Mann are receiving a large quantity of roses and carnations and are busy as bees filling both local and shipping orders. E. E. Pieser says this was the most successful year that Kennicott Bros. Co. has ever had with Christmas yet to hear from. Eric Arlt is shipping a fine grade of Paper White narcissus to Hoerber Bros., who find very ready sale for his fancy stock. Louis Turner, of Kenosha, Wis., was one of the out-of-town holiday shop- pers that paid this market a visit this week. Miss Mae McAdams has recovered from a severe cold and her smiling countenance is again seen on the mar- ket. C. Ij. Huffert's pretty winter win- dow scene is attracting the attention of the public on West North avenue. Snapdragons, gardenias and daisies are some of the Christmas oflferings a^ the Weiland & Risch store. -' A. Henderson & Co., are enjoying a busy season and selling large quanti- ties of choice holly. rgri. The American Florist. 12S3 Poehlmann Bros.. Co. 32=34-36 E. Randolph St. "^"^RiSiS^Sff 3^"°"" CHICAQO, III. BEAUTIES, Richmonds, Killarneys, and other Choice Roses Extra Fancy Carnations RED -- WHITE - PINK Large Qaantities Will Enable Us to Fill All Orders ii Foil XNAS PRICE LIST AMERICAN BE3AUTIES Per doz. «ipecials $12.00 .'i(>-lnch 10.00 :i0-inc-h 9.00 i:-l-iiich 8.00 20-inch 6.00 IS-inch 5.00 IS-inch 4.00 12-lnch 3.00 Short stem $1.00, $1.50, 2.00 Per 100 RICHMOND, extra select $25.00 Select $18.00 to JO.OO :»Iedium 12.00 to 15.00 Good short 8.00 to 10.00 Per 100 PRINCE DE BULGARIE, extra select $25.00 Select $18.00 to 20.00 Medium 12.00 to 15.00 Per 100 KILIiARNEY, extra select $25.00 Select , .$18.00 to 20.00 Medium 12.00 to 15.00 Good short 8.00 to 10.00 Per 100 MRS. AARON WARD, extra .$25.00 Select $18.00 to 20.00 Medium 12.00 to 15.00 Per 100 MY MARYLAND, extra select $25.00 Select $18.00 to 20.00 Medium 12.00 to 15.00 Good short 8.00 to 10.00 Per 100 WHITE KIIiliARNEY, extra select $25.00 Select $18.00 to 20.00 Medium 12.00 to 15.00 Good short 8.00 to 10.00 1^ Per 100 PERLE, long .'. $12.00 to $15.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 Per 100 MELODY, long $12.00 to $15.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 GOOD SHORT STEM ROSES Our selection $8.00 Our Extra Special Grade Roses charged accordingly. Per 100 CARNATIONS, fancy $ 8.00 " lirst quality 6.00 " splits ^ .... 4.00 ORCHIDS, Cattleyas, per doz. ; $ 9.00 to $12.00 POINSETTIAS, per doz 3.00 to HARRISII, per doz $2.00 NARCISSUS PAPER WHITE 3.00 to ROMANS 3.00 to VALLEY $3.00 to $4.00 to $5.00 VIOLETS, double 2.00 to 2.50 VIOLETS, single. Princess of Wales 2.00 to MIGNONETTE, large spikes 6.00 to STEVIA 1.50 to TULIPS PROSPERINE SWEET PEAS : 1.50 to ADIANTUM, short ADIANTUM CROW^NEANUM, fancy 1.00 to SMILAX per doz., $2.00 SPRBNGERI, PLUMOSUS SPRAYS PLUMOSUS STRINGS each, 60o PERNS per 1,000, $2.00 GALAX per 1,000, 1.00 LEUCOTHOE BOXAVOOD, per bunch 25c BOXWOOD, per case. 5.00 T2.00 4.00 4.00 2.50 S.OO 2.00 4.00 2.00 .75 1.50 3.00 to 4.00 .75 50 WINTER BERRIES, large case. 2.50 POEHLMANN'S FANCY VALLEY EXTRA FINE HARRISII LILIES } Wt make Wnm a specftilty, Can sirppiy fliem all tire Yaar. Otn tried you will ban no oBier 1224 The American Florist, Dec. 23, Write, Telephone or Telegraph in Your Orders to Us for Xmas All Seasonable Stock Will be billed out at Lowest Market Rates. GET YOUR ORDERS IN EARLY AS POSSIBLE. HOERBER BROS. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., Long Distance Ptiones: Randolph 2758. Automatic 41770. Chicago. kk The Busiest House in Chicago" Remember that Deamud has Chicago Grown Double Violets, in quantity tliat are absolutely fresh, fragrant and of unsurpassed quality, $2.50 per 100. Also all other Stock. J. B. I3E^AAi:XJI> 00., 160 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago 1 L.D Central 3155. Phones \ Automatic 44-389. Peter Reinberg is receiving large shipments of choice American Beauty. Killarney and White Killarney roses and a very fancy grade of red, white and pink carnations. An exceptionally fine grade of Richmond roses is the leading feature at this house this week. Tim Matchen, the hustling store manager, and his two assistants, Joe Welsh and John Lozer, visited the greenhouse last Sunday, where every- thing looks promising, and then journeyed to the Matchen home where a bountiful dinner awaited them. The boys say that Mrs. Mathen is sure some cook. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation is handling a fine grade of stock for the holidays with carnations showing up exceptionally well. The advance orders for Christmas have been very satisfactory and large quan- tities of choice stock will be shipped out from this house for that day. Manager Frese and his assistants will be on the job all day Sunday ready to receive and fill any late orders that may come in. George Perdikas has some fine win- dow displays at his stores in South Wabash avenue. Dearborn street and Jackson boulevard. Azaleas, poinset- tias and other Christmas plants ar- ranged in an artistic manner make a very pleasing and effective appearance. The proprietor and his assistants are busy looking after the splendid trade that he enjoys. John Ganger, of Canger & Gormley, says that his firm is busy with table decorations and that they are receiv- ing their share of the Christmas or- ders. Wm. Gray, the accommodating salesman and artistic designer, has al- ready received his Christmas present and is exhibiting a carbuncle on the right wrist. Wm. Timme has returned from a successful hunting trip at Crystal lake and is now helping out at Vaughan & Sperry's store during the holiday rush. Miss Tonner says that the A. L. Randall Co.'s supply department is en- joying a very busy season and that holiday business is exceptionally good. The Foley Mfg. Co. has secured the contract of the E. G. Hill Co., Rich- mond, Ind., for four new flat rafter iron houses each 34x400 feet. Mrs. Luke Collins, who has been seriously ill for some time, is feeling much better and an early recovery is looked for. M. Rocklin, everybody knows Mike, of Rocklin & Lehrman, Sioux City, la., is in the city buying stock for the holi- day trade. Paul M. Bryant says that E. H. Hunt's holiday business is most satis- factory and much better than last year. Kyle & Foerster are showing a fine grade of American Beauty roses for the holidays. A splendid grade of Richmond roses is a feature at the J. A. Budlong store this week. rgrr. The American Florist. 1225 RICHMOND Large Supply of Exceptionally Fine Stock. BEAUTIES Mostly Long-None better in This Market. KILLARNEY White and Pink Very Perfect in Color, Foliage and Stems. Christmas Price List: AMERICAN BEAUTIES Extra long 36 inch stems . 30 inch stems . 24 incfa stems. 20 inch stems. 18 inch stems. 15 inch stems. 12 inch stems . Shorts Pee doz. $11' 00 10 00 ..• 9 00 8 00 6 00 6 00 4 00 3 00 2 00 Per 100 EXTRA SPECIAL, RICHMONDS $35 00 Specials "26 00 Select $15 00 to U'O 00 Medium 10 00 to 12 00 Shorts 6 00 to 8 00 KILIvARNEY, Special $25 OO Select $15 00 to L'J V/^ Medium 10 00 to 12 OO Short ; 6 00 to 8 00 WHITE KILLARNEY, Special $25 00 Select 15 OO Medium 10 00 to 12 00 Short 1 6 00 to 8 00 MY MARYLAND, Special 26 00 Select 16 Goto 20 00 Medium 10 00 to 12 00 Short 6 00«o SO) MRS. MARSHALL FIELD, Special 25 00 Select 16 00 to 20 00 Medium 10 00 to 12 00 Short 6C0to 8 00 PERLES, Special Select Medium Short SUNRISE, Select Medium Short Roses,our Selection Carnations, red Select white and pink . Common .$10 00 to . 6 00 to 10 00 to 6 00 to 6 00 to Per 100 $20 00 16 00 12 00 8 00 16 00 12 00 8 00 6.00 $10 00 8 00 6 00 Harrisii LiUes , ...per doz., $1 50 Valley Violets Sweet Peas Paper Whites Romans Stevia Asparagus, bunch , " strings 60c to 75c each Sprengeri Smilax Mexican Ivy, Galax, bronze and green. ..per 1000, $1 25 Leucothoe Sprays Boxwood, per bunch 25c Ferns, per 1000 $2 00 3 00 to 1 00 to 3 00 to 3 00 to 1 50 to 2 00 to 2 00 to 1 50 to 5 00 2 00 1 50 4 00 4 00 2 00 3 00 3 OO 2 00 75 75 Peter Reinberg 30 E. Randolph SI., CHICAOO 1226 The American Florist. Dec. 23, ALL LATE ORDERS l^ill be Taken Good Care of and FILLED WITH GOOD CHOICE STOCK ROSES, CARNATIONS, AND EVERYTfflNG SEASONABLE. Boxwood and Other Xmas Greens. JOHN KRICHTEN 162 N. Wabash Ave., L. D. Phone Central 6269 CHICAGO. Chicago Carnation Company^ A. T. PYFER, Manager. 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Can take care of all late orders for anything in cut tiowers. Good Supply of Fancy Carnations White, $6.00; Enchantress and Rose Pink, $8.00; Red, $10.00. Extra Fancy Valley, large bells, $4.00 to $5.00 per 100. Telegraph, Telephone, Write. We Have the Stock. N. J. Wietor is now the proud pos- sessor of one of the finest Haynes auto- mobiles ever placed on the market. It it a 40 h. p., five-passenger Newport Limousine, model 21. The car is on exhibition at the Haynes headquarters where it is attracting considerable at- tention. The genial wholesaler and his friend, John Schillo, the man who sells the famous pecky cypress, are already planning where they are going to go when the handsome new car is de- livered. How about Clear Lake, Wis.? The George Wittbold Co. had an ex- ceedingly busy season at their green- houses at Edgebrook where the force is kept on the jump filling the many orders that are received. The store on Buckingham place in this city also looks as if it had a banner year for the large stock of Christmas plants is disappearing very fast, which goes to show that the public is buying early. Theodore Callos, formerly in partner- ship with Wm. Kotshonis under the name of the White House Florists, has purchased Ch. Pederson's store at State and Washington streets where he will be pleased to meet his friends and customers. Henry Wittbold, formerly connected with the Geo. Wittbold Co., has with- drawn from that firm and will likely continue in this line of business on his own account. Fred Lautenschlager says his firm, Kroeschell Bros. Co., is still selling boilers by telegraph, two orders being booked this week. Edgar Winterson, Jr., is at Lake Geneva, Wis., this week. Visitors : C. Ph. Freriks, represent- ing F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on- Hudson, N. Y.; Louis Turner, Ken- o.sha. Wis.; J. J. Soper and wife. Rock- ford. UUnols State Horticultural Society. The forty-sixth annual convention of the Illinois State Horticultural Society was held in Agricultural building of the University of Illinois at XJrbana December 11-lG. Many valuable and interesting papers regarding fruit and vegetable culture and the care of or- chards were read and discussed. Dis- courses on iloral subjects were deliv- ered by Prof. H. B. Dorner, "Flowers for the Home;" A. M. Augustine, "Ar- rangement and Treatment of Shrubs and Perennials for the Home Grounds;" W. N. Rudd. "School Yards and Church Grounds;" E. Bolinger, "Arrangement of Shrubs and Ornamental Plants in the Home Grounds." New Jersey Florlcultural Society. The annual meeting of the New Jer- sey Florlcultural Society was held De- cember 8 at Orange, N. J., and the following officers were elected : Frank Drew, president. "^~" G. B. Wilson, vice-president. William Reid, secretary. Walter M. Gray, treasurer. It was decided to hold a banquet in February instead of the annual smoker. Lager & Hurrell were award- ed the silver cup donated by John R. Le Count for the best display of orchids at the November meeting. The awards of the judges for exhibits were as follows : Essex County Coun- try Club, carnations, 82 points; S. M. & A. Colgate, carnations, 9.5 points; roses. 97 points; orchids, 97 points; Lager & Hurrell, orchids, 88 points; Thomas Jones, orchids, 85 points; Mrs. C. C. Goodrich, carnations, 97 points; Charles Hathaway, chrysanthemums, S3 points. The winners of the prize offered by W. E. Marshall & Co. for the best 18 carnations were S. M. & A. Colgate, first; Charles Hathaway, second; Popken & Collins, third. Cer- tificates of merit were awarded Essex County Country Club for carnations; Lager & Hurrell for orchids; M. B. tf)II. The American Florist. 1227 Cut Flowers I E. H. HUNT FOR ALL OCCAnOHI. PLORISTS* SUPPLIES TOO. SEND FOR PRICE LIST. 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO KENNICOTT BROS. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS ia3-165 N.WabtshATC L. D. Phone Central 466. Chicago W« will have auytbins; In the Una of CUT nOWERS and GREENS that Ton may want If anybody haa It, at Chicago market pricea on day of abipment. Mtlitioi. the American Florist when writing LC. AUNG CO. THB LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREEt, CHICAGO. L. D. 'Pbones Coitral 1978 and 1977. Geo. Reinberg Wholesale Florist 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writim, Metcalf for mignonette. Cultural, cer- tificates to M. B. Metcalf, roses; Mrs. C. C. Goodrich, violets. The result of the annual competition for points re- sulted as follows : American Beauty roses, Frank Drew, 310; A. F. Larson, 237. Mixed roses, S. M. & A. Colgate, 598; Frank Drew, 330; A. F. Larson, 245. Carnations, S. M. & A. Colgate, 710; Frank Drew, 357; A. F. Larson, 258. Orchids, S. M. & A. Colgate, 541; A. F. Larson, 168. Commercial, Lager & Hurrell, 834; Thomas Jones, 828; Joseph A. Manda, 470. Chicago Bowling. The scores last week were : Orchids. Huebner ..171 195 160 Graff 167 170 167 Krauss .. .144 105 161 Harley ...149 157 150 Zech 186 178 201 Totals.. 817 805 839 Violets. Byers 214 169 135 Schl'ss'n .113 150 145 Van GTr..l37 139 135 Sweeney ..142 142 117 Friedman .177 148 140 Totals.. 783 748 670 Carnations. Lorman ..190 179 194 Scbultz .. .188 160 190 Bailiff .. .189 186 165 Ayers 139 183 162 A. Zech.. .164 176 161 Totals.. 870 884 872 Roses. Stack 139 139 144 Degnan ... 93 112 146 Preund ...157 154 171 Ross 133 135 167 Wolff 146 144 191 Totals.. 668 684 819 J.ABUDLONG 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALI ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS conU/CP M A Specialty bnUWhn Ur Vention the American Florist when writimo Headquarters (or ORCHIDS and Fancy Stock CHAS. W. NcKELLAR, 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Mention theAmerican Florist when writing W. P. KYLK JOSEPH FOERSTBIi Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS t62 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO LonK Distance Phone. Randolph 3619. Vention the American Florist when writint VtoMe Rower MM'Kete Chicago. Dec. 20 Per doz. Rosea. Beauty, specials 12 00 36-in 10 00 30-in 9 00 24-in 8 00 2C-in 6 00 18in 5 00 12in 300 bbort 1 00(7' 2 00 Per ICO •■ Killarney 8 00925 00 •• White Killarney 8 00@25 00 ■• Richmond 8 00@35 00 Prince de Bulgarie 12 00025 00 •■ Mrs. Aaron Ward 12 00925 00 ■• My Maryland 8 00@25 00 " Perle 8 00925 00 •• Melody 8 00??25 00 •■ Bride 8 00925 00 " Bridesmaid 8 0O®25 00 " RheaReid 8 00935 00 " Undejohn 10 00@15 00 '• Mrs.Jardine 10009)1500 ■■ Mrs. Marshall Field 6 00@25 00 Carnationa 4 C0@10 00 Bouyardia 6 00 Gardenias 5 000 9 00 Cattleyas per doz., 9 009)12 00 Dendr. FormoBum...per doz.. 5 Ol9 6 00 Pbalsenopsis 15 00 Oncidiums 5 00 VandaCcerulea perdoz.. 3 00 Liliunj Harrisii perdoz.. 1 50 Mignonette 6 009) 8 00 Paper Whites, 3 OOS) 4 00 Poinsettias perdoz . 5 0095 00 Romans 3 OOS 4 0) Stevia , 1 SOfTi 2 00 Sweet Peas 1 509 2 ( 0 Tulips 4 009)10 00 Valley 3 000 5 00 Violets. Single 2 00® 2 50 Dcnble 2 00® 2 50 Adiantum Croweanum 1 OO® 1 50 Boxwood per bunch. 25 Ferna per 1000. 2 (0 Galax, bronze '\ 100 " green " I 00 Leucothoe 75 Mexican Ivy 75 Plumosus String each. 50© 60 Smilax perdoz.. 1 509)2 00 Sorengeri. Plumosus Sprays 3 009 4 00 Winter Berries per case. 1 509 5 CO ^ V** IM M.WABASH AVE. ^^ ^ WIETOR BROS. r.;'l"of Cut riowera All telegraph and telepbon* erdera tiveo prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICA60 ■Percy Jones i 56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO | A.L Randall Co. 66 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO. L. D. Phone Cential 1496. Private Eirchante All Departments. If you do not receiye our price list regularly, a postal card will bring it. Zech & Mann Wholesale Florlats Room 218, 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Telephone, Central 3284. John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. 1228 The American Florist. Dec. 23, r Beauties Boxwood THE LEO NIESSEN CO., Exceptional quality and value in Fancy Beauties. Stems Mi; inches to 48 inches long. 50-lb. crate, $7.50. The best Boxwood at an exceedingly low price. Bouvardia Bronze Qalax Pink and Red. Large orders should be placed in advance. New crop. Quality and price right. Wholesale Florists, N. W. Gor. 12th and Race St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. WHITE LILAC PITTSBURG ^TMLoOiVr-zLvlUAj; Sure to Give Satisfaction. Give Your Good Customers Something They Will Appreciate. CLEVELAND Cleveland. PLENTY OF STOCK FOR CHKISTMAS. Laurel wreathing and holl.v sold like hot cakes the past week, nearly every retailer having decorations which kept him busy. Supplies of all kinds are moving at a rate that has never been equaled, and everything looks like a busy time the coming week. Stock is shortening up a little, but there will be plenty for all when the Christmas cut arrives. American Beauties, chrysanthemums, carnations, Paper White narcissus, stevia, violets, sweet peas, poinsettias, lily of the valley, Ro- man hyacinths, orchids, Killarney and Richmond roses and green of all kinds will be plentiful; also novelties such as calendulas, mignonette, etc., will be part of the stock. All the growers are predicting fine stock and plenty of it, and recent visits to greenhouses bear out this statement. The new Christ- mas flower, hibiscus has been a very good seller, nearly every decoration has included some of them. NOTES The florists of Cleveland are going to Detroit for the January flower show in a body. All who wish to attend, please get in communication with Geo. W. Smith of the Cleveland Florists' Exchange. Quite a number have al- ready signiiied their intentions of going accompanied by their wives, and everything looks like a good and en- joyable time. C. F. B. Kansas City, Mo. A trip through the greenhouses of W. J. Barnes found everything in nice order for the Christmas trade. One house of Gloire de Lorraine and Glory of Cincinnati begonias in sizes from three-inch to nine-inch pans showed nothing to be desired; they are grand. A house of about 1,500 poinsettias, all in pots and pans, is a scarlet blaze — every one a beauty. A house of ferns also in very fine condition. A block of several hundred azaleas almost in bloom showed up finely. Large quan- tities of narcissus, Roman hyacinths, Christmas peppers, primroses, arau- carias and a big lot of Christmas odds and ends make up a mighty fine dis- play. Safe to say, that not a corner of the 25,000-foot range is going to waste — on and under the benches, something growing everywhere. Mr. Barnes has just finished cutting four houses of chrysanthemums and claims not to have lost or wasted a dozen blooms. They were all good. The chrysanthemum houses are now being filled with bedding stock. A big house of carnations in full crop shows lots of care and immediate and future profit. A large stock of ribbons, chif- fon, fancy goods and baskets is car- ried and with two phones and an auto ¥koMe flower M&Tlgto fHiLADGLPHiA, Oec. 20. fer 100 Rosee Beaaty. extra 35 00@50 00 fir«t 20 00^30 00 " Brides and Maldi 4 00@15 00 " Killarney 4 OOffllS 00 •■ White Killarney 4 00®15 00 Callas 12 oca 15 00 Cattleyai 50 00675 00 Gardenias perdoz., 3 003>4 00 Llllnm Harrisli 10 00@l2 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 5 00 Marguerites 75% 1 50 Narcissus 2 OOH) 4 00 Snapdragons 6 00015 00 Stevia per bunch. 25 Sweet Peas 7531125 Violets, single 75® 1 50 double 753 150 Adiantum 1 OOffl 1 SO AsparaEus per bunch, 50 Smilax 15 C0ffi20 00 Buffalo. Dec. 2U Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 40 00^50 00 fancy 30 00035 00 extra 20 00330 00 No.l 1000@1200 No, 2 400a 600 Bon Silene 3 00® 4 00 Perle 4 00(7) 8 CO Maid and Bride 4 OOcTi 8 00 Pink Killarney 4 00(7)10 00 Wiiite Killarney 4 00(? 8 00 Richmond 4 003110 00 My Maryland 4 COS 8 00 Carnations 2 000 4 (0 Callas 8 00(7)10 00 Llllnm Lonsflflorum 10 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 000 4 00 Mignonette 3 OOS 4 00 Narcissus Paper White 3 00 Romans 3 00 Violets 75a 2 00 Adiantum Croweanum 750 1 50 Asparagus, per bunch. 35@ SO AsparagusSprengeri,. 3S@ SO Asparagus Str SO© 60 PiTTSBHRO. Dec. 20. Par 100 Roses. Beauty, special 15 00@20 00 extra 10 00012 00 " No.l 500 Bride Bridesmaid 2 000 6 00 Chatenay 2 00© 6 00 EUllarney 2 000 6 00 " MyMaryland 2 00© 6 00 Richmond 2 000 6 00 Carnations 2 OCQi 3 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Llllnm Longlflorum 10 00 Lilyof the Valley 4 00 Oncidiums 3 009) 4 00 Sweet Peas W(^ 1 00 Violets, single 35 S 50 double 75 Adiantum 1 80 Asparagus Sprengerl, per bunch, 35 sprays ...perbnnch 35 Cincinnati. Dec. 20. Roses. Beaaty perdoz.. 2 00^12 00 Per 100 Bride. Bridesmaid 5 OOglS uu Killarney fa 00020 00 MyMaryland 6 00»20 00 Perle 4 OO® 8 00 Richmond 8 00020 00 Carnations .. 6 OOQUO 09 Llllnm Giganteum 12 50015 00 Lily of the Valley 3 0005 00 Narcissus 3 00© 4 00 Poinsettias perdoz.. 2 0033 00 Stevia per bunch. 25(( 35 Violets, double 2 00 single 2 00 Adiantnm 1000 150 Asparagus Plumosus per bunch. 25 Asparagus Sorengerl per bunch. 25 -^e^ YORK Give lu a Trial We can ) Please yoa. Roses, Cariutlons and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers In Stock. WM. F. KASTIN6 CO.^^S" :^ u Ji' jf.A.Xj o re. -r. norists' SappUes and Wire Dcalgnt. Uention the American Florist when writing THE MUNK FLORAL GO. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS and Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Columbus, Ohio Hoffmeister Floral Co. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Ohio wholesale Growers of EASTER LILIES, oecoraave'creens Write for prices Telephone West 562. Mention ti^^ American Florist when writing Pittsburgh Cut Flower Company WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventk StrHt, PITTSBURGH, PI. Hention the American Florist when writing C. E. CRITCHELL 34- 36 Third Ave. East, CINCINNATI, O. Wholesale Commission Florist Consignments Solicited Complete Stock of Floriils' GreoisandSopplie* Mention the American Florist when writing delivery all going, things generally, and the Christmas trade in particular, look prosperous. B. tgir. The American Florist. 1229 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Cnt Strings, 8 fe«t long, 50c each. Pink Killarney, Rose Plants Own Root Stock. Send for Prices. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. WELCH BROTHERS, 220 DCTOIkUre St., BOSTON, MASS. Acacia Pubescens, American Beauty, Valley, Carnations, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and other seasonable stock. A Good Place fo Buy g."{ "»S Palms, Ferns Bulbs and Florists' Supplies, write nexTtimTyouneed anything C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis- Ai>>.itj>.«Ka>..«t,.ii-«,a..ji>..ih.)i.ii THE J. M. McCullougti's Sons Co., Wfcolisale CoMiissioi Florislt. CONSIGNMKNTS SOUCTTED.^^ Si,cl>l ttteotioD elTen to Sblpplnsr Orttri. Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES SEEDS and BULBS. Prlct Llit OD Applicatloo. 316 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, OHIO. Phona Maio 584. v^r'r'iFin»'n'"ii"ir«'M»'u"«Mmrii"if"wi|"im" WN. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS ^JJ'l"S'IJoo.. ST. LOUIS, MO. Stappllei and EverythiDc in Saason always on band Cincinnati. I IIKISIJIAS SUPPLIES SELLING WELL. The last week has been more or less dull in the cut flower business. An ordinar.v supply scarcely cleaned up while a small amount of stock found its exit via the ash can. These were, however, only those that arrived in poor condition. The supply and green goods departments of the various houses were rushed continually throughout the week. The forces work- ed overtime many evenings to fill the orders of those that were to leave the next morning and to replenish the stock from the stockrooms. All the various strictly Christmas novelties were in great demand. The call for red immortelles was especially strong. A number of florists from towns in the surrounding states have been com- ing to the local market in person to select their goods and place their or- ders preparatory to the final rush. This week the demand for almost all kinds of stock started with a rush. In fact business was better than was expected and much better than any day during the preceding week. In roses indica- tions are that there will be a shortage of supply in American Beauties while others, especially Killarney and Rich- mond, will scarcely take care of the very heavy orders received. Taking all in all, however, everyone desiring roses will undoubtedly have their orders filled very substantially. The supply of carnations will be large. The same is true of choice poinsettias, chrysanthemums and Paper White nar- cissus. Roman hyacinths seem to have struck a rut and are not moving as they should. Violets, both double and single, lily of the valley and orchids clean up quickly. The market for stevia is fair and the call for green goods of all kinds is good. NOTES. P. J. dinger went to New Castle, Ind., on Friday, December 1.5. Visitors : John Evans, Richmond, Ind.; O. C. Heberling, Georgetown, O.; M. Anderson, Cynthiana, Ky.; Chas. Dietrich, Maysville. Ky. ; Louis D. Singer, Lexington, Ky. H. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Pbone Main 3209. 448 Mil waukee F.O. B0Z206. St'. Milwaukee,Wis. Mention the American Florist whe7i icrttino VlioMe flower MM*KeU MiLWAOKEE, Dec. 20. Roses. Beanty..per doz.. 3 00912 00 Killarney 8 00@25 00 Richmond 8 00O25 00 White Killarney 8 0OS)25 uu Carnations 5 00® 8 00 LiliumGieanteom... 10 00012 50 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Paper Whites 3 00 .Snapdragons per bunch. 3S@ 75 Stevia 1 50© 200 Violets 2 OOa 2 50 Stffl 2:9) I 50 Adiantam. .. . Aiparaeua per strine. Sprenseri, per bunch. Ferns. Fancy per 1000. Galax, jreen per 1050. bronze per 1000. Smilax per doz,. Wild Smilax per case. Boston. Dec, 20, Rosea. Baanty. best 25 " " medinm 15 calls " Bride. Bridesmaid 2 " Extra,.. 4 Killarney and Richmond,. 6 " My Maryland 4 " Carnot 2 Carnatlona, aelect... 3 Chrysanthemums 8 Callas 8 Cattleyas 35 Gardenias 25 Liliom Lonciflornm 8 Lily of the Valley 2 Sveet Peas Smilax 12 St, Louis, Dec, 20, Roses, Beanty. medinm stems. ...20 00@25 00 short stems 2 00@ 4 00 Bride, Bridesmaid 3 00@ 4 00 Killarney 3 000 6 00 My Maryland 3 000 6 00 White Killarney 3 000 6 00 Carnations 3 00® 4 00 Callas 10 00ai2 50 Eaater LlUea 10 00 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Asparama Sprenzerl 2 000 3 00 75 35 2 lO 1 SO 1 50 1 75 5 00 Per 100 OCt7)50OO 00820 00 2 00 000 4 00 00012 00 OOe 1 2 00 ooei2 00 00© 8 00 ooa 4 00 00025 00 00012 CO 00050 00 00035 CO 00012 00 000 4 CO 500 1 00 OO0lfi 00 RICE BROTHERS Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists' SuppUes. Minneapolis, Minn* H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Prepared Magnolia Leaves Green or Brown— Imported Stock Extra Choic« Quality Guaranteed Per Carton, (about lOCO leaves) $2,25 5 Cartons or over, per carton 2.00 6E0. H.AN6ERMUELLER, Wholesale Florist 13Z« Fine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Fresh Cut Valley AT ALL TIMES C. A. KUEHN, 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs, Wboleialc Florist, Lebanon, N. H. — The Haskell Floral Co. have replaced two small green- houses with one 30x130 feet of modern construction, which they will devote to carnation culture. 1230 The American Florist. Dec. 23, New York. MARKET DISAPPOINTING. The looked for improvement in the wholesale cut flower market did not materialize. In fact, conditions are much worse than the week previous. The weather has been very unseason- able with the thermometer at times hovering around sixty. Carnations are in large supply and it is impossible to realize good prices except for the nov- elties and the extra grade blooms. Paper White narcissus are a drug on the market and thousands are being disposed of at very low figures. Roman hyacinths are moving a little better than Paper Whites, but not very much. Lily of the valley of good quality seems to clean out well, though the poorer quality is almost unsalable. Stevia is doing as well as it generally does at this season of the year. Lilies have dropped very much in price and large lots are disposed of at about one-half of last week's quotations. It is in roses that prices have dropped the most. American Beauties, which are of magnificent quality, are being carried over from day to day and then have to be disposed of at almost unheard of figures for this time of year. Mrs. Aaron Ward. Radiance, Lady Hillingdon, Prince de Bulgarie, not being so plentiful, the top grades of these varieties do better than the others. All other roses are moving very slowly and it is only occasionally when a fair price is obtained. Gar- denias are more plentiful with a marked tendency to lower prices. The demand for orchids has also eased up and as the quantity has increased prices have dropped considerably. Chrysanthemums, which are fast dis- appearing from the market, are only in fair demand. "Violets are a drug on the market and almost any price ob- tained seems to be a good price. Sweet peas of excellent quality are selling at very low prices and the market is flooded with smilax, asparagus and ferns which meet with very poor de- mand, in fact the whole condition of the cut flower market is disappointing and very unsatisfactory. Sunday. December 17. — The market is still overstocked with everything with poor demand, but as the weather is much. colder business should improve. NOTES. John Nicholas, the well known flor- ist of Forty-second street, near the Grand Central station and who is the landlord of the property where Wm. A. Kessler and the Growers' Cut Flower Co. are situated in Twenty-eighth street, has acquired the adjoining prop- erties, 103, 105, 107, and will make ex- tensive alterations which, when com- pleted, will be the most up-to-date stores for the sale of cut flowers at wholesale or for florists' supplies. Mr. Nicholas reports that even now he has received many applications for the stores when completed. There is promise of a large delega- tion going to the conventions of the American Rose Society and the Ameri- can Carnation Society at Detroit Janu- ary 10 and the transportation commit- tee wish that all members or visitors from the east will join the party and every arrangement will be made for their comfort. All further information may be obtained from Chairman Frank H. Traendly, 133 West Twenty-eighth street, N. Y. The election of Joseph A. Manda to the presidency of the New York Flor- ists' Club was very gratifying to his many friends. Mr. Manda has always been an enthusiastic and loyal mem- ber of the club and a hard worker and there is no question but that he will make every effort to boom the club the coming year. "More power to him!" A. Moltz & Co. of 5.5 West Twenty- GROWERS' CUT FLOWER CO. Cut Flowers at Wholesale J. J. COAN, Manager Consignments Solicited 6237 Madison Sqaare 111 W. 28th St. «,.,7L'ir„rs„«»re NEW YORK Pt ^ 1^ ■ "W' U Successor to • «f • 91t|I 1 II9 John I. Raynor, Wholesale Commission Florist, fi^R-^S^/TRS^vX. The Horns of the Lily. A full line of Choice Cut Flower Stock for all Purposes by the 100 lOOOorlOOtO. CucsigcmcnisSolicittd. TclcDbones, )328. 1998 Madison Square 49 West 28th Street New York City sixth street have made arrangements for a supply of everything in the cut flower line for Christmas. In fact Mr. Moltz makes it a point to have a sup- ply of everything that may be In the market. He now has a supply of cattleyas and gardenias of superior quality. Henshaw & Fenrich are probably the largest receivers of violets in this mar- ket but do not devote their entire time to this flower t)y any means. Very fine sweet peas, carnations and roses are seen here in quantity. The carnations grown by E. W. Fengar being excep- tionally good. Henry F. Lord, treasurer of the Lord & Burnham Co., was found dead under his automobile in his garage at Irving- ton Saturday night, December IG. It is supposed that he was overhauling his automobile and while under the car the engine fell on his chest killing him instantly. Harry A. Bunyard spent most of the week in Boston at work on the schedule of the National Sweet Pea Society. Mr. Bunyard is most enthusiastic about the success of the next exhibition of this society. There are more than .^2,000 in prizes provided for at pres- ent. J. K. M. L. Farquhar of Boston was in town this week and on Saturday at 4 p. m. delivered an illustrated lecture before the Horticultural Society of New York at the American Museum of Natural History on the "Gardens of Italy." J. K. Allen is handling a fine line of flowering plants for Christmas, the poinsettias and Begonia Gloire de Lor- raine being especially fine. Most of these are grown by Charles Hunt, Port Richmond. S. I. Henri Beoulieu, who has just re- turned from Europe, gave a brief in- teresting talk at the recent meeting of the New York Florists' club on his trip. His remarks were interesting as well as instructive. P. J. Smith, whose establishment is properly called the "Home of the Lily," is also receiving at the present time sweet peas, American Beauties and lily of the valley of very fine quality. Visitors. J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Boston; Elmer D. Smith, Adrian, Mich.; Wm. P. Craig, Philadelphia, Pa.; Wm. Sim, Cliftondale, Mass.; E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind. Harry Weston of Hempstead is send- ing sweet peas of the finest quality to the Growers' Cut Flower Co. A. L. Young «Sc Co. are receiving a fine lot of cypripediums from Joseph Towell, Paterson, N. J. Philip F. Kessler will have a fine supply of freesias for the holidays. Tour of the New York and N. J. Plantsmen The annual fall inspection tour of the members of the New York and New Jersey Association of Plant Growers took place recently. The trip took two days and the members were conveyed in automobiles to seventeen establish- ments on Long Island and fourteen in New Jersey. On the Long Island trip a noon-day stop was made at the dining hall of John Niederstein, Middle Village, where a sumptuous meal had been prepared under Frederick Marquardt's direction and a group photograph was taken by Miss Marie Marquardt. F. R. Pierson, ex-president of the S. A. P., occupied the front seat and was the guiding spirit of the larger car. while the com- mittee's car was dominated by such large bodies as A. L. Miller and Anton Schultheis. Not only was the trip very instructive and profitable, bui the members had an enjoyable time. Wm. H. Siebrecht, Jr., Sec'y. TOUR OF THE NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF PLANT GROWERS. t^rr. The American Florist. 1231 iBTBIA NIW TORK WASHDfOTOH S. S. Pcnnock-Mcchan Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 109 West 28tli Street, NEW YORK •^••"^ EverTthing in Cut Flow«r«. fCUnr & UOBT. TreuDrer. ETerytbini ia Supplies i"^^ D. Y.MelUs.Pres. Geo. W. CrawbncK, Mgr. Roberta. WUson.Treas. Greater New York Florists' Ass'n. Wholesale Commission Florists and Dealers In Florists' Supplies. Tdiphones iiti [ Main. 1 62 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. 6028 I Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST 55 and 57 West 26th St., lUF W YODK TeJephones: 7062-7063 Madison. 1"^»- WW H vri^Hm^ Traendly & Scbenck, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, NEW YORK L31 S 133 WEST 2Stll ST Phones: 798 and 799. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on eummed paper: your card, etc.. iu black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red Price per 500, $2.85; per 1000, $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1,25. Cash witb order, AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 440 S.Dearborn St., Chicago Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, he. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 34 West 28th St., NEW YORK. FHONES J 11^ \ Madison sq. Constgiuiieiite Solicitec? I J. K. ALLEN Established 1887 WHOLESALE DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS 106 W. 28lh St., NEW YORK. Phones, 167 and 4468 Madison Sq. Open 6 a. m. Daily Growers desirine top market price for their flowers should give me a trial. h. MOLTZ MAURICE L. GLASS A. MOLTZ & COMPANY, WHOLESALE FLORISTS SS-57 West 26th St., NEW TOBK Tilepttene MaiJison Sqvare 617 and 618. N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange CooKan Bid?., 6th Ave, & W. 26th St, .New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Morning, Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. A.L.YUtNG&CO. Wholesale riorisfs Consignments Solicited Ttlei^one. 3559 Madison Square. S4 West 28th St. NEW TORK N..Lecakes & Co., Inc. Wholesale Florists Our Specialties— Ferns, Galax Leaves. Leucothoe Sprays Prin- cess Pines and Laurel Roping, Phones 1415-1416 Madison Sq, 53 W 28th St.. bet, Broadway UCyU YflRK and Sixth Avenue. "'•" ' ""^« Flower Colors Use our COLOR CHART in descxIMne thes . PRICE. Sl.OO POSTPAID. American Florist Co.* 440 S. DsarbaraSI., CHICAG* VlioMeHovcrMM'KeU New York. Dec. 20. Per 100 Ro»e«. BeantT. a'peclal 15 00830 OC' extra and fancy, .10 00615 OO No. land No, 2.... 5 00^ 8 OO Bride, Bridesmaid, apeclal. 5 000 8 00 extra and fancy 3 00© 4 00 No. 1 and No, 2 2 00^3 00 Klllarney. My Maryland .. I) 00® 8 00 extra and fancy. 3 OOffi 5 00 No. land No, 2. 2 00(7' 3 00 Richmond 3 00010 00 Carnations 1 50@ 4 00 Cattleyas 35 f0iQ60 00 Chrysanthemums 8 00©25 CO D.Formosum 20 00ffi25 00 Gardenias.... 10 00825 00 Lilies, Longlflorum and Harrisii 3 00S> 6 00 Lily of the Valley 2 OOffi 4 00 Oncidiums .... 1 50© 2 50 Sweet Peas., per doz. bunches. 1 50ffi2 00 Violets 256)100 Adiantum Croweanum 75® 1 25 M. C. rORD Snccessor to FORD BROS. "'shSof FRESH FLOWERS. 121 West 28th St., NEW YOKB Telephone 3870-3871 Madilson Square Walter F.Sheridao WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephones: 3532 and 3633 Madison So, 131 k 133 West 28ih St.. NEW YORK WIUIAIH H. KUEBLER Wfeoleaalc Commlaiton Bealer l> CUT FLOWERS 28 WUlongbby Mrect, Tel. 4591 Main. BROOKLTN, M. T. Charles H. Totty MADISON, NEW JERSEY Wholeaale Florigt CluyMiitbemani NoreltlM m.j apedalty. Moore, Hentz & Nash, WHOLESALE GOMMISSION FLORISTS 65 and 57 West 26th Street. Telephone No. 756 »iei«* VftBIC Madison Square. Wtw TWHIV. Uention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Rose&i Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc, 57 West 28tii St., NEW YORK GIH Telephones: S200 and 2201 Madison Sqnart Uention the American Florist when writing 1888 1911 GINTHER BROS. Wholesale Florists 110 West 28th Street, Tel, 551 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS NEW YORK SOLICITED. The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERGREENS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQU.\RE 1519-5893 119 West 28th Street NEW YORK WM.A.KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28tta St NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments EverTwIure Prompt and satisfactory. Ccrosignments solicited 1232 The American Florist. Dec. 23, TAKE NOTICE-REMOVAL WHOLESALE FLORIST Now Located 1312 Pine St. ST. LOUIS Headquarters for Cut Flowers, Valley, Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs H^S^^wi *k.'«fcO AV*. OTMCff X^ liSr s H I p p E R j)^ Buffalo. INDICATIONS OF GOOD CHRISTMAS TRADE. The weather conditions have been variable ever since Thanl"' ""■ the second 1,618, third 1,360; fourth was a tie with 1.000, which shows that Young America is up and doing. Elmer D. Smith of Adrain, Mich., was a recent visitor and was the guest of Prof. Cowell. The Florists' Club was short of a quorum on last Tuesday, consequently no meeting. Bison. We Are Now Making Shipments of Southern Wild Smilax Caldwell the Woodsman Co. iTcrythlng in Southera Evergreens. BVERQREBN, ALA. Mention the American Florist when writing We Ar« Now Booking. Orders for Southern Wild Smilax Shipment commencins; Sept, 1st, Natnral and Yi/if^ QQTT C Perpetnated Sheet iVlV-fOOEna I. A. BE AVEN, Evergreen. Ala. Mention theAvierican Florist when writing igii. The American Florist. 1233 The new late white Pompon Helen Newberry just as good and a little better than the popular variety, Diana, which it follows in fine for Thanksgiving and up to Christmas. Its record. Committees X, C. S. : Chicago, scored 90 points. New York, scored 88 points. Cincinnati, scored, 91 points. Won Silver Cup in Detroit, bist undisseminated Pompon. Won $50.00 in Gold, Detroit Show, best display Pompon. Won 1st, best Pompon, Detroit, Show. Delivery March 1, 1912 send orders to °"*"'^io'ofV"!°°$i5oo FRED PAUTKE, or FRED BREITMEYER, Prices: fsf^J 1^8 Crosse Polnte, Mt. Clemens, \7,loT. "....'. 3 00 Mich. Mich. Mention tin:' American Florist tvhen writing BOUQUET GREEN Best quality at lowest rates. We eatber our own greens and bring by boat direct. ChTlstmas Trees and Boughs fjr Cemeteries. Northern Michigan Evergreen Nursery, H. Schuenemann, S. W. cor. ClarkSt. Bridge. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writim FANCY FERNS, 4r'iooo. New CropGa'ax, Bronze or Green $1.25 perlOOO Sphagnum Moss, large bales $1.50 Lencothoe Sprays, Green $1.00 per 100; $7 SO per 1000 Boxwood, per pound 20c; 50-pound case. $7.50 Magnolia Leaves, Imported Green and Bronze. Basket, $2.25; 6 baskets. $2 eacb Florists in the Middle and Western States can save money by placing their orders with us. \ trial order solicited. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc., 38-40 Broadway, ^A^holesale Commission Florists and Florists' Supplies. All phone connections. DETROIT, MICH. ^°"« TRADE DIRECTORY^""' Use Ttie $3 1234 The American Florist. Dec. 23, Florists' Telegraph Delivery J. A. VALENTINE, Denver, President. W.J. PALMER, Buffalo, Vice-President. W. L. ROCK, Kansas City, Treasurer., Other Directors: Ernest Wienhoeber, Philip Breitmeyer, A. B. Cartledge, W. F. Gude, George Asmus, Fred H. Meinhardt. (Retailers' Section — S. A. F. & O. H.) Mutual discounts, 20 per cent. Provision for guaranteed accounts Write for particulars to IRV\^IN BERTERMANN, Sccrctary, 241 Massacliusetts Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. List of Members Atlantic City, N. J., 1505 Pacific Ave. Boston, Mdss., 342 BoyUton St., Boston, Mass., 43 Bromfield, St., Buffalo, N. Y., 304 Main St., Cbicago, 111., 1.'22:) W. Madison St., Chicago, 111., 31st and Michigan Ave Chicago, 111,. 22 E. Elm St Cincinnati, O., 138 E. 4th St. Cincinnati, C, 150 E. 4th St. Cleveland, O., 5523 Euclid Ave. Colorado Springs, Colo. Council Bluffs, la., 321 Broadway Danville, 111. Diuver, Colo., 1643 Broadway Berke, Geo. H. Carbone, Philip L. Penn, Henry Palmer, W. J. & Son Schiller, The Florist Smyth, W. J Wienhoeber Cj., Ernst Baer, Julius Hardesty, T. \V. & Co. Graham, A. & Son Crump, Frank F. Wilcox, J. F. & Son Smith, F. B. & Sons Park Floral Co. Bemb Floral Co., The L. Detroit, Mich., 163 Bates St Detroit, Mich., Gratiot Ave. and Broadway, Breitmeyer & Sons Galesburg, HI. PilKbury, I L Harkford, Conn. Coombs, John F. Indianapolis, lad. , 241MassachuseltsAve., BertermanBros. Co. Kalamazoo, Mich., 141 S Burdick St. Von Bochove & Bros, Kansas Citv, Mo., 913 Grand Ave. Kansas City. Mo., 1116 Walnut St. Louisville, Ky., 5504 Fourth Ave Louisville, Ky., Masonic Temple, Mankato, Minn. Murray, Samuel Rock, W. L. Flower Co. Schulz, Jacob Baumer, August R. Wiudmiller Co., The Mt, Vernon, N. Y., Columbia Ave. Dummett, Arthur Newark, O- Duerr, Chas. A. New York, N. Y., Madison Ave. and44thSt. Dards, Chas. A. New York, N. Y., 1153 Broadway Northampton, Jlass. Oklahoma City, Okla. Parkersburg, W. Va. Paterson, N. J. Philadelphia, Pa., 1514 Chestnut St Portland, Ore., 326 Morrison St. Poughkeepsie, X. Y. Rochester, N. Y., 25 Clinton Ave Rock ford; 111. Scranton, Pa. Seattle, Wash.; 1534 Second Ave. Spokane, Wash., 817 Riverside Ave. Springfield, Mass. 378 Main St. Si. Louis, Mo., 7041 Florissant Ave. St. Paul, Minn., 24 W. 5th St. Terre Haute. Ind., 139 S. 7tb St. Toledo, O., 33(i Superior Washington, D. C, 1214 F St. N. W Washington, D. C, 14tb and G St. Wichita, Kans., 146 N. Main St. Small, J. H. & Sons Field, H. W. Stiles Co., The Dudley & Sons, J. W. Sceery, Edward Pennock Bros. Tonseth Floral Co. The Saltford Flower Shop Keller & Sons Buckbee, H. W. Clark; G. R. Hollywood Gardens Hoyt Bros. Co. Aitken, Mark Meinhardt, Fred. A. Holm & Olson Heinl, John S. & Son Freeman, Mrs. J. B. Gude Bros. Co. Small, J. H. & Sons Mueller, Chas. P. St. Louts. A DULL WEEK. The past week has been very dull, the retailers buying but little and the vsrholesalers having quite a little stock on hand. Especially is this noticeable of narcissus and violets, v?hich have been quite plentiful. Carnations have been somewhat short and had there been any business would have been scarce and the supply for Christmas depends much on the weather. This ■week the holly and mistletoe will be disposed of and it is expected that poinsettias will be used in large quan- tities, both the natural and the arti- ficial. The downtown and west end stores are gaily decorated in holly red. NOTES. The Florists' Club met Thursday, December 14. with 25 members pres- ent and President Robert J. Windier in the chair. N. F. Nichol of the St. Louis Seed Co. was elected a member. - — Carroll, former carnation grower, who has become blind, was a visitor and the club voted him a Christmas gift. C. A. Kuehn opened his store Thurs- day, December 14, but it will be fully two weeks before the interior fittings are completed. Electric elevator, cold storage plant in basement and steam heating will make the place one of the most modern and elegant of its kind. Some of the finest stock in home- grown roses is to be seen at Wm. C. Smith's Wholesale Floral Co. A large supply of Baby Christmas trees is one of the novelties. Alexander Floral Co. are going more extensively into rose growing next year. They have a modern plant which they intend to enlarge, of which John J. Wunderli is manager. C. Toung & Sons Co.'s downtown show windows are beautifully dec- orated with well grown poinsettias. Their west end branch is having a fine plant trade. George H. Angermueller has a fine lot of Christmas supplies on hand and a good supply of stock is expected for the holidays. St Paul. Minn. Holm I Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Nortbwest. Tbe Largest Store in America; the largest stock; tbe greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We art alive nlebt and day. Members Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Mention the Atnericaji Florist token writing Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM L. ROCK Flower Co. Wil execute orders for any town in Missouri, Kansas or Oklahoma Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Uention the American Florist when writing' Roctiester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue* N. Rochester Phone 506. Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Uention the American Florist when writint Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DIERR, The Arcade Florist, '''J?a"a'vX"0.. Phone 26. AUtO. PllOlie 1840 Member of Fljrists' Telejraph elu; r Gross Bros, are shipping heavily to the violet market and a good supply will be on hand for the Christmas trade. Miss M. C. Newman's windows are very artistically arranged and the store has a general holiday appear- ance. Ellison Floral Co., Kalisch Bros., The Paris Floral Co., Otto Sander and F. C. Weber have fine Christmas dis- plays. W. J. Pilcher's violets are looking fine and promise a good crop for the holidays. H. G. Berning will have for his Christmas trade his usual supply of cut flowers. Grosvenor Gardens Flower Shop is well prepared to handle Christmas trade. The St. Louis Seed Co. has a large stock of holly and Christmas wreath- ing. A. Werner & Bros, of Clayton are growing fine White Killarney roses. Diemer Floral Co. is having a first- class trade on South Broadway. Jules Bourdet has a fine supply of stock for the holiday trade. Alex Siegel has some specially fine mistletoe. Charles Beyer is still on the sick list. W. F. Lancaster, Pa. The florists of Lancaster, Pa., city and county, to the number of some 50, have started a co-operative florists' association at the call of Albert M. Herr. Co-operative buying and co- operation in selling, along with some cultural talks and better business methods, are the objects to be attained and the first regular meeting will be held January 18, with carnations the main topic. Introducers should get busy with some flowers for this meet- ing. Send in care of H. A. Schroyer, Lancaster, Pa. Albert M. Herb. MIDDLETOWN, CONN. A. L. South- mayd has installed a new refrigerator. igrr. The American Florist. 1235 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS WIU be deUvered for the trade In other cities by tte firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. "-"K^rxXi!;^.'* M. D. REIMERS KENTUCKY. New Location, ''THE SEELBACK," And 223 S. 4th Avenue. Choicest Cut Flowers. Personal Attention Given to Out-of-Town Orders. Chicago. EstabUsbed In 1857. '^mv^ FLORIST^ 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. FboDe Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WI HAVK THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITT Utntion the American Florist when writina Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" • indS Gr.>ene Ave. and 339 to 347 Greene Ave, Greenhouses: Short Hills, N.J. Deliveries iD (CW YORK. LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSIT. Vention the American Florist when writing icw vol ^ l B196 All orders are very ■"•( •' 2190 carefully eiecuted Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Los Angeles, Calif. Freeman -Lewis 212 West Fourtti Street. oCut flowers and design work of the highest class delivered to your customers here or anywhere in the west' mail or wire. Usual Trade Discount. New York. GHARLES HABERMANN 2668 Broadway. Situated in the finest residential part of the city, has the best facilities for promptly filling any orders for city or delivery to steamer. Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Orders filled promptly on short notice and deliv- ered to all parts of the middle west and west. Brooklyn, N. Y. t^'^p,'"-^ S. NASUR 235 Fulton Street, Mail Telephone and Telegraph orders filled promptly for all occasions. St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. Kansas City, Mo. Qeo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. 1122 Grand Are. Kansas City and Pleasant Hill, Mo. will fill all orders (or Cut Flowers, Funeral DeslAns, Wedding and Blrtbday GUts that may be entrusted to them St. Louis, Mo. Write, Wire or Pbone Tour Orders to 1406 Olive Street, Ragalir diiconnt allowed on all ordera. either Plants or Cut Flowers. 'hones BeU. MalJi 2306; Kinlocb Central 4981 Mention the American Florist when writing ) Alexander McCoiuiell 611 Fifth Ave., cor. 49th Strott. NEW YORK CITY. 'TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded t« * any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamshipe or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls: 487 and 488 38th St. Cable address: ALEXcONNELfc, Western Union Code. Vention the American Florist when wriUm New York City. Frank Valentine WHOLESALE AND RET All. FLORIST Also Manufacturer of ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS. 158 EAST llOTH STREET: Bet. 3rd and Lexington Aves. Tel. 5533 Harlem. Uention the American Florist when writing Young & Nugent 'Mlei)lU)ae20flS-206eMa(Hson Square. 42 West 28th Street. NEW YORK To oot-of town florists We are in tlie Heart of And give special attention to steamer and Theater orders. Prompt deliveries and best stock in the market. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for cut Sowers and designs solicited far ielivery in any part of Teias. Uention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Bolaod FLORIST eO KEARNEY STREET. Mention the American Florist when writing 1236 The American Florist. Dec. ^3,\ DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be dellTered for the trade in other cities by ttw firms below, the Leading ReUllers In the cities Indiceted on Wire, Phone or Msll Orders. Detroit, Mich. JolmBreitmeyer'sSons Owner Miajni and 6ratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High firade Cot Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good ■Qcdons of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. aietnbersof Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing WASfflNfiTON D. C. Gude'8 CUDC BROS.Ca FLORISTS |2I4 r 9TNW Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Avenue. All Orders Given Prompt and CarefulAttention Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. ! Mention the American Florist when wrltinf Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Snooessor to Geo. A. Helnl) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Fboces. 527. Special atteatioD to Mail and Teleeraph Orders. Uention the American Florist when wrltlnti Cincinnati, O. JULIUS BAER, 138-140 E. Fourth Sk toni Distance 'Ptione, Uention the American Florist when writing iDdianapoUs, bid. BertermaiiaBros.Ca. FLORISTS 241 Massachusatte KVc Mention the American Florist when writms Atlanta, Ga. Atbntzi Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Maas. "Pcnn, The Telegraph Florist', Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET. Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co.. Oblcaso. Alpha Floral Co., DeB Moines, la. Anderson Floral Co.. Anderson, S. C. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y. Atlanta Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga. Baer. Julius, 138 E. 4th St., Cincinnati. Bertermann Bros. Co., Indianapolis, Ind. ■ Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bowe, M. A., New York. Breitmeycr's Sons, John, Detroit. Mich. Buckbee, H. W., Bocktord, 111. Canger & Gormley, Chicago. Clark's Sons, D., New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, 0. Cooke. Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washlntton. Crump, Frank, Colorado Springs, Colo. Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Colo. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Duerr, Chas. A., Newark. O. __ Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Freeman-Lewis, Los Angeles, Calif. Freeman, Mrs. J. D., Toledo, 0. Galvin, Tbos. F., Boston. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, O. Geny Bros., Nashville. Tenn. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Baplds, Mich. Gude Bros., Washington. Habermann, Charles, New York. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. Hoffman, 59 Mass. Ave., Boston. Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. Keller Sons, J. B., Rochester. N. Y. Kellogg F. & P. Co., Geo. M., Kansas City. Kitt, Robert, 1725 Chestnut, Philadelphia. Lange, A., 25 E. Madison St., Chicago. Masur, S., Brooklyn, N. Y. Matthews, 16 3rd St., Dayton, 0. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McConnell, Alex, New York. McKenna, Montreal, Can. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Palmer, W. J., & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfeld St., Boston. Podesta & BaldocchI, San Francisco. Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee. Eelmers, M. D., 223 S. 4th Ave., LouisvlU., Ky. Rock Flower Co., Wm. L., Kansas City. Saakes, O. C, Los Angeles, Calif. Saltford Flower Shop, Poughkeepsle, N. Y. Schulz, Jacob, Louisville, Ky. Shaffer. Geo. C, Washington. Smith Co., A. W., Pittsburg, Pa. Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Texas Seed and Floral Co., Dallas, Tex. Valentine, Frank, 158 E. 110th St., New York. Walker & Co., Louisville, Ky. "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene, Brooklyn, N. Y. Wittbold, Geo., Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chi- cago. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson, Los An- geles, Calif. Young & Nugent, New York. Young's, 1406 Olive, St. Louis, Uo. Wellesley, Mass. — A course in hor- ticulture and landscape gardening will be added to the department of botany at Wellesley College. It is not in- tended to train the girls in this pro- fession, but to stirauate their interest in out-door life, in the care of plants and to make them useful in their home communities. New York. EstablUhed 1874. DARDS N. E. Comer 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the : large cities of Europe and the BritiBb ■ Colonies. Cable orders forwarded bj private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad. dress. DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Telegrapb AssoolaHN. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl & Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mall Telephone. Telegraph and Cable orders with belt quality stocl^ in season. Denver, Colo. Jhe Park J.A.VALENTINE, 1 lOrQl wO* President. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Louisville, Ky. JACOB SCHULZ, Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 550 So. Fourth Avenue. Mention the American Florist when writine Colorado Springs, Colo. PRANK F. CRUMP, Wbolesale and Retail Florist Member Florists'Telegraph Delivery Association Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. 213 Fifth Ave. No. LKADINQ FLORISTS NASHvnjjc. 'rum. New York. MYFR nnnKTBOI-eilMadUmAw miLlI) rLUniOI|nioneBZ97naca Poughkeepsle, N. Y. "The Saltford Flower Shop" Vassar College and Bennett School. Rockford, IlL H.W. Buckbee tgit. The American Florist. 1237 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities Indicated, on Wire. Phone or Mail Orders. PhUadelphia. Robert Kilt, 1725 Chestnut St. Parional AttentioB to all Ordara. Mention the American Florist when writing IN THE HKART OF NEW TOKK CZTT Pbone 6404 Madison Sq. 1 2 West 384* Oar Motto-THK GOLDEN RUI& Uention the American Florist when wriUni. Dayton, O. Matthews, FLORISTS 10 W. 3rd Street. Flowen Id aoy arra^eemsnt for all occaslona, for Dayton and riclnitT. Lode dis. Pbonei, mention the American Florist when writfM Pittsburg, Pa. A.W.SniithCo. KEENAN BLDG. LarEest Floral EstablishmeDt io America, Established 1874. Incorporated J909. Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Beit Quality on Shorteat Notice DANIELS S^ FISHER Order ky mail, telephone, telegraph »i cible. Cable addrets "Dsnlels, Denver" Uention the American Florist .when writing THE J. M. 6ASSER COMPANY. '(g[L(I^(I{LMll%iJte Budld ATanua We Cover All Points in Ohio. fwff/sr Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for delivery in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc., 124 THIMONT ST. Vtntlan Ae American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We sciicit telesrapb orders. Recular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. Montreal. Cor. St. Catherine and Guy Sts. All orders receive prompt attention. Cboice Beaaties, Orchids and Valley always en band Omaha, Neb. fless & Swoi)oda FLORISTS, 1415 Famvm St laJf^d^iat Cl^ Index to Retail florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alban.v, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Anderson, S. C. — The Anderson Floral Co. Atlanta, Ga.— Atlanta Floral Co.. 41 Peachtrei-. Boston— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston — Hoffman, 59-61 Mass. Ave. Boston— Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfleld St. Brooklyn, N. Y. — S. Masur. Brooklyn, N. Y. — "Wilson," .3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — Ganger & Gormley. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St., Chicago. Chicago — Geo. Wittbold Co.. 737 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati — Julius Baer, 138 E. Fourth St. Cleveland, O. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland. O.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Frank F. Crump. Dallas, Tes. — Texas Seed and Floral Co. Dayton, O.— Matthews. 16 W. 3rd St. Denver, Colo. — Daniels & Fisher. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpba Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Berterman Bros. Co., 241 Mass. St. Kansas City — Geo. M. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. Kansas City — Wm. L. Bock Flower Co. Los Angeles. Calif. — Freeman-Lewis. Los Angeles. Calif. — O. C. Saakes. Los Angeles. Calif. — Wolkskill Bros, and Mor- ris Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — M. D. Reimers. Louisville, Ky. — Jacob Schulz, 550 S. 4th Ave. Louisville, Ky. — F. Walker & Co., 634 4th Ave. Milwaukee — C. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Newark. Ohio — Chas. A. Duerr. Nashville. Tenn. — Geny Bros. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York — D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New_York — Dard's, 44th_and _ MadIson_ Ave. New York — Alex. McConnell,"611 5th Ave. New York — Charles Habermann. New York — Myer. Florist. 609 Madison Ave. New York— Frank Valentine, 158 E. 110th. New York — Young and Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Philadelphia— Robert Klft, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. roughkeepsle, N. Y.— The Saltford Flower Shop. Rochpster, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons. Rockford. 111. — H. W. Buckbee. St. Louts- Young's. 1406 Olive St. St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.- L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi. Terre Haute, Ind.— J. G. Heinl & Son. Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. D. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's. 96 Yonge St. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave and L. Washington — Gude Bros. Washington— Geo. C. Shaffer, 14th and I Sts. New York. Established David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway lBS205?3°Columbn.. ChOJCB CUt FIOWB SAN FRANCISCO Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenne Prompt and carefal attention to orders from ont-of-town florists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt aod careful attention to orders frem out- of town florists. Trade discount. 21S West Fourth Stree*. Cleveland, O. Tiie Cleveland Cut Flower Co. will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers In NORTHERN OHIO. Washington, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer : ; FLORIST : Phone 2416 Main. 14th a Eye Sts., N. W. Write. Telegraph or Telephone. Albany, N. T. E> 1^ ^ :i& s. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered In Albany and Vldnitx on Telegraphic Order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET. Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and moat reliable florist Only the Best 9S Yonse Street. We deliver anj-where In Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Dunlop's Milwaukee, Wis. CCPoUworthCo. WIU take proper ycare of your orders In Wisconain Orderi will be carefofif cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale rind Retail norlst of GRAND RAPIDf Grand Rapids, Miclu GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRBD HANNAH 8 SONS. Will 611 yonr orders lor Deaiins and Cut Flowen in Midilean 1238 The American Florist. Dec. 23, Amerloan Seed Trade Assoclallon. Leonard H.Vaughan. Chicago, President: Marshall H Duryea. New York First Vice- President; Edgar Gregory, Marblehead. Mass,. Second Vice President: C. E. Ken- del, Cleveland O.. Secretary and Treasurer, Next annual convention. June. 1912. =^ Fifteen hundred tons of Scotchpo- tatoes were received at New York De- cember 19. THE covers of two of the five new catalogues received to date exploit culinary peas, notwithstanding all the talk of seed shortage. G. Van Antwerp, of G. Van Ant- werp & Son, Mobile, died Sunday, De- cember 10. The obituary appears in another column of this issue. Wholesale dealers in canner's va- rieties of peas, such as Horsford's, Ad- vance, etc., say the demand is unpre- cedented. Even small lots are being diligently sought. VISITED Chicago : Albert McCul- lough, Cincinnati, O.; J. W. Edmund- spn, representing the Braslan Seed Growers' Co., San Jose, Calif.; Theo. Cobb, representing D. M. Ferry & Co., Detroit, Mich.; J. B. Agnew, Agnew, Calif. The Braslan Seed Growers Co. has established a branch house in Paris, for the convenience of European cus- tomers, with J. Keyser in charge. Rep- resentatives of the firm say its entire output could have been marketed in Europe to advantage this season. New York, December 18. — The mild weather aided the pickers of club moss during the past two weeks with the result that the market is now glutted and plenty can be picked up, when too late to use, as low as 4% cents per pound. Fair commission holly can be picked up on the docks at $3.00 to $3.50. Chicago, December 19. — The closing of the season for Christmas greens finds ground pine in liberal supply at about G cents without buyers, it being now too late to wind to advantage. Fancy holly is very scarce and prac- tically unobtainable. Common com- mission stock, light packed, off color and with few berries, sells at $3.50 to $4.00 per case. The cause of this short- age lies possibly In the slow demand early and the flooded river bottoms re- ferred to in ours of last week. Good boxwood is scarce. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Qrowers for the Wholesale Geo. R. Pedeick and wife, of Ped- ricktown, N. J., are spending the win- ter in Miami. Fla., Mr. Pedrick being in very poor liealth. Trade Only. SAN JOSE, Seedsmen's Needs. Some time before his death the late Chas. P. Braslan dictated the follow- ing for THE Floeist, but the item was shelved in the hope that conditions would Improve : "I read in the newspapers lately about a young lady kneading bread with her gloves on. It appears to me that all dealers in the seed trade soon will be needing bread in shirt and pants or with only their boots on. If they do not wake up to the fact that it is very important that they change their tactics and get better prices, both retail and wholesale, they will be need- ing bread with no clothes at all on. What do you think?" CALIF. From the New Catalogues. The cost of seeds for the garden is comparatively so trifling as to be hard- ly worth considering. For instance, two ounces of tomato or cabbage seed will produce sufficient plants to set out an acre. Does it really matter whether you pay 20 or 40 cents an ounce for the seed? — Burpee's. All reliable seedsmen sell good seeds. Most of the complaints about seeds are the fault of the purchaser, or per- haps weather conditions, when the seed is sown or growing. — Bodding- ton's. Oscar H. Will & Co., have this head- line on their catalogue envelope : "The sun never sets on planters of Will's seeds." The most fortunate seedsmen these years are those who grow many crops. — Livingston's. Bulb Sorting Machine. W. Mauger & Sons, of Guernsey, Channel Islands, England, have in use a bulb sorting machine which grades the bulbs in the several sizes with- out ever making a mistake. The bulbs are placed upon a table which is worked by an electric motor (and which is also used to light the prem- ises) and by a rapid motion back- ward and forward the bulbs are car- ried along the under board. This is divided into ten sections, all of which except the first are perforated with different sized holes through which the bulbs fall. The first section clears off the rubbish, the second allows the smallest bulbs to fall through, the third the next size and so on until the largest fall through the last section. Pieters-Wtieeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Hollister, California Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondenc* Solicited. 'M x:. C MORSE &d CO? .VVHOLESALE SEED GROWERS^ SAN FRANCISCO. CALIFORNIA. To prevent the bulbs from sticking in the perforations two rollers are con- stantly passing backwards and for- wards which move any fixed bulbs. It does the work of half a dozen em- ployes much more carefully and ef- fectively. Vllmorln-Andrlcux & Co.'s Novelties. The house of Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., Paris, France, offer the following novelties in seeds for the season of 1912: Calceolaria hybrida graciosa.^ — ^The flowers are large and are almost self- colored, instead of being spotted or striped. The range of colors includes white, cream, yellow, sulphur-yellow, canary, orange, rose and carmine. Primula sinensis fimbriata salraonea Beaute de Nice. — A compact growing plant with rich dark green foliage and reddish stems bearing flowers of sal- mon pink. Lobeiiu nana compacta. — A dwarf compact variety with flowers of rich blue with a large white eye, well fixed and true. Lobelia erinus nana compacta grand- iflora alba. — An improvement on Erinus white and gracilis alba. The flowers are much larger and have an erect, compact habit. Stocks summer Excelsior. — Three handsome colors, reddish-brown, red and light violet. Sweet William, copper red. — An ad- ditional shade to this well-known plant. French bean Flageolet. — Extra early white for forcing, well adapted for growing under frames but 10-12 inches high. Cabbage, earliest large-headed. — An improvement on Express, which it ex- cels in size. Cabbage, Savoy, curled oxheart. — Very early with coarsely crimped leaves and large head. Endive Olivet curled. — Like golden heart but with rosy ribs, compact full heart and larger size. Lettuce, Brittany white winter. — Large, round close-hearted head, hardy and productive for winter. Onion, Earliest Paris Marlcet. — The earliest of white onions. Establiabed 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIONAN, NORTHERN FRANOE, Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet, Calibarie. Carrot, Celery, Let- tuce, Onion, Parsley, Raman, Ratabaga, 'TiirMp. Sole A dent for I}. S. and Canada, CHARIJeis JOHNSON. Marietta. Pa. Peas and Beans GROWERS FOR THE Wholesale Seed Trade. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Grand Rapids, Mich. i^II. The American Florist. 1239 Cool and Crisp Cucumber. grown under irrigation by Western Seed & Irrigation Co. Seed Growers and Dealers. Specialties: Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon. Pump- kin Squash. Sweet and Field Corn, FREMONT. - . . NEBRASKA Telegraph Code AoL Seed Trade Assodation — sa.oo^ — either stiff or flexible cover. Address orders AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. Chicago. European Horticulture. FROM THE FRENCH TRADE PAPERS. Impatiens Balfouri.^Introduced into England about 1901 from the Him- alayas, this balsam is very decorative, growing well in ordinary soil in par- tial shade, and attaining a size of three feet in height and diameter. The flowers are carmine rose and white, borne in clusters of 15 to 20 on an auxiliary peduncle and opening suc- cessively. It flowers from the first of July until frost and is most effective. It does not produce fertile seed and must be multiplied by cuttings, its dif- ficulty of propagation being its one failing. Fragrant Roses. — As for fragrance, the 12 roses awarded first place at the Crystal Palace show in London last July were ; Francois Michelon, Leo- pold Habsbourg. Earl of Dufferin, La France, Augustine Guinnoisseau, Marie Pavie, Robin Lyth, Zephirin Drouhin, Prince Arthur, Ulrich Brunner, Vis- countess Folkestone, Gladys Harknesa. Campanula Pyraversi. — (Cayeux. ) Hybrid of C. pyramidalis and versi- color; grows three to four feet high in the manner of pyramidalis, a cluster of strong stalks terminating in long spikes of pale blue flowers marked with an eye or ring of dark blue; lasts In bloom a long time, the flowers open- ing successively. Seedsmen reonirlng tUe very best selectlont of Garden Seeds (Vegetable and Flower), especially Kelway's Celebrated English Strains can ret them at lowest iDdepeodect wholesale rates by seDdine tbe^ orders direct to KELWAY A SON Wholesale Seed Growers Langport, Somerset, England, Special quotations on application. Mention the American Florist when toritina J. Bolgiano & Son Wholesale Flelc and Garden Seeds Established 1818. Write for our low prices. lli?c'o.,''sfs".''"'' Baltimore, Md. Mention the American Florist tvhen ivriting FOR SEEDS OF ALL KIND APPLY TO W. «. JOHNSON & SON, Lliitii, Boston. Enflland. Mention the. American Florist when writing ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS CHOICE fiermao Flower Seeds Catalogue free on application. FREDERICK ROEMER, Seed Grower, QUEDLINBURG, GERMANY. J. Hasslach SEED GROWER, St. Remy de Provence, France, Ha« issued his Seed Catalogue for Specialties in first ciass Flower and Garden Seeds. GLADIOLI Lilies, Summer-Flowering Bulbs and Hardy Plants. Send for prices. E. S. MILLKR, Wading River, N. Y. Mention the American Florist wTien writing New Colors of Dimorphotheca^Di- morphotheca aurantiaca, the remark- able orange-colored South African an- nual, now so well known, has split up into several varieties in the nursery grounds of a well-known German firm, who will offer seeds in 1912 of pure white, lilac, and lemon buff kinds. Lily of the Valley Per 1000 London Market rips $14.60 llefiium Grade Pips 12-50 Spiraea Per 100 Queen Alexandra (pink) $11.50 Gloxinias Per 1000 Separate colors $30.00 Mixed 28.00 Gladiolus , ( Forcing) Per 1000 AckermaHn $ 6.00 Blushing Bride 4.50 Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO NEW YORK B^ Practical, impartial commercial la- J3^ boratory apparatus, as endorsed by ^^ the Ass'n of Official Seed Analysts. \j Booklet free. Send samples Ot THE SEED TRADE REPORTING BUREAU, Postal Telegraph Building, CHICAGO THE KIMBERUN SEED CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA. Growers of Onion, Lettuce, Radish, etc. Correspondence solicited. Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers ♦ ♦ For the Wholesale Seed Trade. CSRPINTERIS, CALir. tlention the American Florist when writing GKT QUOTATIONS FROM LANDRETH SEEDS which SUCCEED ;»"" Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writir, John Bod^erS Sods Co. Los Angeles, California Wholesale growers of Sweet PeaS, Tomatoes, Lima Beans, Lettuce, Asters, Cosmos and other Flower Seeds. dsntion thtjim»rican Florist when writing Greenhouse Construction. By Prof. L. R. Taft. PrlceJl.S AMERICAN, rORIST CO. 440 S, Dearborn St., CHICAGO 1840 The American Florist. Dec. 23, White Mexican. for corn growing and as far north as all vririutu's ofsweet corn can be safuly ^Town to ripen well. Every ono knows the marvellous sweetness of the old Black Mexican. The White Mexican equals the Black Mexican in sweetness, but is a pure ivory white. It is the tirst of the extra earlies to be ready for the table. Time from fifty live to sixty days. It is a bud proposition of the Black Mexican We are the originators. You had better look to us for true stock of this marvelous extra early corn. lust the thioE for marlcet gardeners. We are growers for the American Seed trade of Peas, Bfans, Sweet Corn and Field Corn. Feas and Beans are grown at our Mich- igan stations. Alpena and Milliogton. Our corn at Sioux City. la. The region around and about Sioux City for the growinir of Sweet Corn and Field Corn IS unexcelled, fertile soil, topograph ical conditions just tieht climate the best for Fall curing, in fact an ideal spot and ud- Wlllte Mexican siurpaised in America SIOUX CITY SEED AND NURSERY CO., Sioux City, la. IF IT IS Vine Seeds for 1912 GET THEM FROM J. FRANK CORRY, Contract Vine Seed Grower Complete Delivery by Oct. 15. 1912. ENID, OKLAHOMA. ttention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Grower SPECIALTIBB: Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, Vine Seed and Field Corn. ED6AB F. HURFF, Mullica Hill, New Jersey Correspondence Solicited. Mention tne American Florist when writing Asparagus Plumosas Plants 2H in. $3.00 per 100: $25.00 per 1000. CvC^Ttmon ^eoH English strain, best ob- VyCIOlUKU JKKU tajnable Sl.CO per 100; 19.00 per lOCO. Write us. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO., 121S Betz Building, PHILADELPHIA. PA. Vention the American Florist when writing S. M. IsbeO & Co., Jackson, Micb. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Bean, Cncumlwr, Tomato, Pea, Moskmelon. Sqnash. Watermelon, Radlsb, Sweet Corn. Correspondence aolicited. Mention the American Florist when writing Cynosurus Cristatus (Crested Dogstail) Purity and Germination Guaranteed. WM. POWER & CO. Seed Exporters, Waterford, Ireland Cablet: "Seedmerchanta." Code ABC. 5th edition iiention tne American Florist when wr(tiH0 TOMATO SEED Best Stocks. All Varieties. THE HAVEN SEED CO. Growers for the Wliolasale Trade Only, SANTA ANA, CAI.IFORNIA. Mention the American Florist when writing The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. Groovers for the Trade Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Ttirnip, Radish, Beet, Etc. S.T^lJc'in'^i'c^.'"^'"' MILFORD, CONN. Mention the American Flortst when writing Waldo Rohnert OILBOT, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower, Specialties: Lettuce. Onion. Sweet Peas. Astsr, Coemcfi. MiKDonette, Verbena JD varittT. CorreepODdence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers CnflPialtipt ■ I'CPP"'' ^i Plant, Tomato, a|J0UdllllJ&. Vine Seed and Field Com. Correspondence Solicited. Cteorge R. Pedrick & Son, PEDRICICTOWN. N. J. J. C Robinson Seed Co. Waterloo, Neb. Contract growers of Cncnmber, Oanta- loape. Watermelon, Sqnash and PampUii Seed; Sugar Flint and Field Seed Ooms. Trade Directory Of The United States and Canada Price S3.00. American Florist Co.. oe^or^st.. Clilcago Chrysanthemums AND Asters. Elmer D.Siiiitli& Co.. ''°"'^''' MICH. MentWii the American Florist when writing A. HENDERSON & CO., Talephone Randolph 2571. Seeds, Plants, Bulbs. 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing m RICH QUICK Grow Cold Storage Lilies. Acaceof 200 7-9 Sleaoteums cost tou $14.00. Will produce in 10 weeks at least 40dozenflowers. Fiffiire out yonx profiti. Get a case at once Irom G. C. POUWORTB CO.. Milwaukee. Wit. Mention the American Florist when writing WANTED. 5,000 English Manetti Stocks. W.W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing THE C. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, Neb. Contract Groovers of High Grade Seeds Cucnmber. Muskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn. Mention the American Florist when writing igii. The American Florist. 1241 n B g Boddington's Quality Flower Seeds for Florists g H M n n n H M M n n n H H M n t( n H M M n n n M M n n n M M H n n n H M n M H M n n n M H M M n Selected Seeds, Successfully Sown, Secure, Sure, Safe and Servicable Satisfaction. Remember you may deduct 5 per cent, if cash accompanies order. AGERATUM Trade pkt. Oz. Mexioanum alium $0.10 $0.20 Blue Perfection 15 .60 Imperial Dwarf Blue 10 .25 Imperial Dwarf White 10 .25 Little Dorrit 15 .50 Swanley Blue 10 .25 Little Blue Star, trade pkt. BOc, 3 pkts. tor $1.25. BODDINGTON'S MAUVE BEAUTY. Large Mauve flowers; dwarf, compact, very free-flowering. A unique variety. Trade pkt. lOc. oz. 50c. ALYSStJM White Gem. A grand improvement on Little Gem, be- ing much more compact; grand for bed- ding. Trade pkt. S.lc, oz. $1.00. Trade pkt. Oz. Vi lb. Little Gem, dwarf, best for pots $0.10 $0.30 $1.00 Carpet of Snow, for hang- ing baskets and borders. . .10 .40 1.25 Sweet (the old variety) 10 .15 .60 ASTERS BODDINGTON'S Asters Are Famous. Write for catalogue of other varieties and prices. Trade pkt. Vi oz. Oz. Aster Early Wonder, white.. $0.25 $0.75 $2.00 Aster Early Wonder, pink.. .25 .75 2.00 QUEEN OF THE MARKET ASTERS. Boddington's Extra Early. Trade pkt. Oz. Pink $0.20 $.85 Light Blue 20 .85 White 20 .85 Dark Blue 20 .85 Crimson 20 .85 Rose 20 .85 Flesh-Color 20 . .85 Light Rose 20 .85 Scarlet 20 .85 Red-Lilac 20 .85 Finest Mixed 20 .85 BRANCHING ASTERS Vicks' Branching. Trade pkt. V4 oz. Oz. Crimson $0.25 $0.35 $1.00 White 25 .35 1.00 Purple 25 .35 1.00 Violet 25 .35 1.00 Rose 25 .35 1.00 Carlson's Branching. Lavender $0.25 $0.35 $1.00 Semple's Branching. Shell-Pink $0.25 $0.35 $1.00 Upright White 25 .35 1.00 Trade pkt. each of the collection of 8 varieties for $1.75. Trade pkt. Vt oz. Oz. Vick's New Early Branching, white $0.25 $0.75 $2.00 Vick's New Early Branching, pink 25 .75 2.00 BODDINGTON'S GIANT ANTIRRHINTJM (Height, S feet.) Trade pkt. Oz. Coral-Red, striking color $0.20 $0.75 Carmine, splendid color 20 .75 Daybreak, light pink 20 .75 Brilliant, scarlet, golden yellow and white 20 .75 Crescia. dark scarlet 20 .75 Queen Victoria, pure white 25 1.00 Luteum, Tellow 20 .75 Firefly, scarlet 20 .75 Romeo, deep rose 20 .75 Lilacinum, beautiful lilac 20 .75 Mixed 20 .50 BEGONIA Trade pkt. Boddington's Crimson Bedder $0.50 Erfordii, carmine 25 BEGONIA — Contmued Semperflorens 25 Vernon grandiflora, % ft. A fine bed- ding sort, with rich red flowers and glossy bronze-red foliage 25 CINERARIA Cineraria maritima, IMi ft- Trade pkt. lOc, oz., 25c. Cineraria maritima "Diamond." A vast improvement over the above. Foliage very white, leaves much serrated. Trade pkt. BOc, $2.00 per oz. CENTAUREA Trade pkt. Oz. Candidisaima $0.25 $1.50 Gymnocarpa 15 .50 GREVILIiEA ROBUSTA Trade pkt. Oz. (Silk Oak) $0.10 $0.75 COBAEA Trade pkt. Oz. Scandens, H. P. Blue $0.10 $0.30 Alba, White 20 .75 LOBELIA Trade pkt. Oz. Erinus gracilis, trailing light blue $0.15 $0.50 Erinus speciosa, deep blue; trail- ing IB .75 Crystal Palace compacta 25 2.50 Emperor William compacta 25 1.00 MIGNONETTE Boddington's Majesty. The finest of all fancy varieties of Mignonette for under glass or "■-'t culture. Seeds saved from select spikes under glass. Trade pkt. 60c., % oz. $1.00, per oz. $7.50. MYOSOTIS Trade pkt. Oz. Eliza Fonrobert, excellent for pots, blue $0.10 $1.00 Falustris Semperflorens, ever- blooming 25 2.00 PETUNIAS Boddington's Quality Double Fringed. Our double Petunias have reached the high- est standard of excellence, and may be confidently relied on to produce a large proportion of double flowers of exquisite beauty and great size. % trade pkt. eoc, trade pkt. $1.00. Boddington's Snowball, Double. The finest double, pure white. H trade pkt. 60c., trade pkt. $1.00. BODDINGTON'S CENTURY PRIZE. Gigantic single flower having the edges deeply ruffled or fluted; fine substance, with deep white throats. Vi trade i kt. 60c., trade pkt. $1.00. Trade pkt. Boddington's Bar Harbor Beauty, Sin- gle. Color a beautiful rose $0.25 Boddington's RufBed Giants. A grand selection of single fringed Petunias.. .50 Boddington's Inimitable Dwarf Com- pact Hybrids, Single 25 Emperor, Single. Large blossoms dis- tinct In form, coloring and marking .50 Howard's Star. Rich crimson, with a distinct white star in center 25 Rosy Morn. Soft carmine pink 25 Snowstorm. Pure single white 25 Hyhrida, Single Mixed. Oz. BO 15 PYBETHRUM Trade pkt. Oz. Aureum (Golden Feather) $0.10 $0.25 Selaginoides. Foliage fine ser- rated 15 .50 SHAMROCK Trade pkt. Oz. (True Irish.) Small-leaved. % trade 25c $0.40 $1.00 SALVIA Trade pkt. Oz. Clara Bedman (Bonfire), 1% feet. $0.25 $2.00 Splendens (Scarlet Sage) 25 1.50 Splendens. Ball of Fire. Very dwarf and early 25 3.50 Splendens aucubaefolia (Silver- spot) 25 2.50 Splendens Carminea (new). Splen- did rose carmine dwarf 50 Splendens gigantea 50 Splendens pendula. Drooping spikes 25 2.00 Splendens, Zurich, 14 oz. $1.75... .25 6.00 STOCKS Boddington's Quality Large-Flowering Ger- man Ten-Weeks Stocks. Trade pkt. Brilliant Rose '. $0.25 Canary-Yellow 26 Crimson 25 Dark Blood-Red 25 Violet-Blue 25 Purple 25 Flesh Color 25 Light Blue 25 Scarlet 25 Snow- White 25 Fine Mixed 25 Boddington's Quality Cut-and-Come-Again. These splendid Stocks will fiower continu- ously through the summer If sown early. Trade pkt. Princess Alice, white $0.25 Apple Blossom, light pink 25 Peach Blossom, soft pink 25 Ghamoise 25 Bridesmaid, rose 25 Canary, yellow 25 Flamingo, blood-red 25 Blue Jay, light blue 25 Violet, dark blue 2B Carminea, crimson 25 GIANT PERFECTION White. Pyramidal long spikes of large double flowers, splendid for glass culture and for florists' purposes. Trade pkt. 25c., Vt oz. $1.25, % oz. $2.00, oz. .$3.75. QUALITY VERBENAS Trade pkt. Oz. Boddington's Mammoth Hybrids. A strain of very vigorous growth, producing trusses of large flowers of brilliant and varied colors. Mixed $0.25 $1.25 Boddington's Mammoth Auricula- flowered. Large flowers with dis- tinct white eye 25 1.25 Boddington's Mammoth Blue 25 1.2S Boddington's Mammoth PinJt 25 1.25 Boddington's Mammoth Scarlet De- fiance. The flnest scarlet sort .25 1.2B Boddington's White (Candidissima). Pure white 25 1.25 Boddington's Striped. Many colors .25 1.25 Lemon (Aloysia citrlodora) 25 1.50 VINCA Trade pkt. Oz. Alba, white $0.15 $0.60 Rosea, rose 15 .50 Rosea alba, rose and white IB .50 Mixed 10 -40 headquarters for Sweet Peas of every description. Our Wholesale ready) contains 62 pages of Seeds and Bulbs you need. Write Catalogue of Quality Seeds and Bulbs (Is now for it today— a postcard will fetch it. 342 W. 14th Street m m n n n m m m n n n m m m n n n n n n m m m n u n m m m n n n m m m n n n m n n n m m m m n g ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seedsman, ne^ t«JSc" ^^fl? s 1242 The American Florist. Dec. 23, Velielable Growers* Association of America. H. F, Hall, Boston. Mass., President: C- West. Irondequoit. N. Y,. Vice-President; S. W. Severance, 508 Walker BuildinK Lonisville. Ky., Secretary; M. L. Ruetenik Cleveland, 0., Treasurer. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, December 18. — Mushrooms, 10 cents to 25 cents per pound; aspar- agus, $2..50 to $3 per dozen bunches; cucuinbers, 75 cents to $1 per dozen; tomatoes, 10 cents to 25 cents per pound; radishes, 15 cents to 35 cents per dozen bunches; lettuce, 25 cents per pound. New York, December 16. — Mush- rooms, 05 cents to $1.25 per 4-pound basket; cucumbers, $1 to $1.25 per dozen; tomatoes, 10 cents to 25 cents per pound; radishes, $1.50 to $2.50 per 100 bunches; lettuce, $1.50 to $3 per strap; mint, 50 cents to 65 cents per dozen bunches. Forcing French Beans. French beans are esteemed at any time of the year, but especially are they appreciated during the winter and early spring months, when supplies can be obtained from glass-grown plants. Like a few other vegetables, French beans are, when well grown, almost, if not quite, as delicate in flavor grown under glass as when produced in the open. No great skill is required to insure an unbroken supply, but as- siduous attention to details is essential. A good batch of plants in full bear- ing at this date will prove of immense value to the gardener who is expected to supply during the winter and spring choice vegetables that require artificial heat, and the shelter of glass, in their production. High-class vegetables will Hndoubtedly be doubly appreciated during the coming winter, for the drouth experienced in the past summer has greatly diminished the supplies of some kinds that are usually available from the open quarters. I prefer to raise the first batch of French beans for forcing on a half- spent hotbed, sowing the seed in lines, and thinning the plants to about twelve inches apart, says a correspondent in the Gardeners' Magazine. They are grown cool, and as soon as they are well out of the seed-leaf stage are lifted carefully with a good ball of soil, and placed two or three together in ten- inch pots. The compost used consists of three-fifths loam, broken with the hand, one of flaky leaf soil, and one of fairly dry decomposed cow manure, or the manure from a spent mushroom bed. The materials are well mixed and used lumpy. A sprinkling of soot and powdered charcoal is also of benefit. Any stagnation about the roots is fatal, therefore an open soil and ample drain- age are important. A humid atmos- phere should be maintained, except when flowering, and the plants fully ex- posed to the light. Red spider can only be kept in check by maintaining a lib- eral degree of atmospheric humidity, and extra attention must be given to this detail if the plants are near the hot water pipes. As soon as the plants forming the first batch are established in the pots, a second sowing should be made in 60- sized pots filled with rich loam. Put five seeds in each pot, and plunge the pots in the propagating bed to insure quick and regular germination. When the seedling are three or four inches high place them on a shelf near the roof glass, in a structure in which a temper- ature of about 70 degrees is main- tained. Shift into the fruiting pots, which should be six inches in diameter, for this and subsequent sowings. This is the best size until the days begin to lengthen, when ten-inch pots are the best. The best results are achieved where a small, low span house can be specially devoted to French beans, as the plants are then under full control. Underground Truck Farming. The hanging gardens of Babylon may soon have to give way to the under- ground truck farms of Mexico if an experiment recently made by a Chihua- hua miner becomes generally preva- lent in the mining districts of that country. An Almoloya miner has found out that he can save a great deal of time over the putting together of a lettuce leaf sandwich for his lunch, or the occasional partaking of a luscious raw tomato, without having to go to the surface to satisfy his tastes. All he has to do, and he has done it, so he says, is to bring down some good top soil into the mine, plant the seeds and Nature will do the rest, due to the even temperature which prevails in the mine. As a result of this experiment, this progressive miner has a fine truck farm growing down in one of the old levels of his mine, and so far has pro- duced a diminutive but at the same time a satisfactory crop of potatoes, onions, lettuce and tomatoes. All that is necessary is to take down some planks and on these spread about an MUSHROOMS HOW TO GROW THEM BY WM. FALCONER. The Best American Book on the Subject. 170 Pages. 29 Illustrations. Price $1.00. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. inch Of good earth, place large potatoes in this, without covering and at a good distance apart, they will soon sprout, and all the work necessary is to keep the suckers and leaves cut off. .The potatoes grow to a good size and hav- ing been grown in the dark have prac- tically no skin, are dry and mealy and of excellent flavor. — Mexican Mining Journal. Greenwich, Conn. — The Inter-State Tree Co. has applied for a certificate of incorporation. The capital stock is $10,000. Watcn tor onr Trade MarK stamped en every brick of Lambert's Purb Culture Mushroom Spawn SnbstJtntioD of cheaper ffradesii tbaa easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by maoafactarers npoo re- ceipt of 40ceatB in postage. Address Trade M ark. American SpawnCo.,St.PaoUMinn. Success In Market Gardening REVISED AND ENLARGED EDITION. A new and larger edition of this well known work oa market garden- ing. It contains everything a market gardener wants to know, and in a form easily understood. It is an invaluable guide to any one in the business from the beginner to the most experienced. PRICE $1.10 AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Special to the Trade We make a specialty of growing all kinds of Vegetable Plants for the Seed and Plant Trade, including the best vari- ties of P^orcing Tomatoes, Asparagus, Cauliflower, Egg Plants, Peppers, Pars- ley, Lettuce, Cabbage, etc. Special prices made on large orders for Spring delivery. Let us know your wants. We have a fine lot of Tomato Plants, trans- planted and potted; Com' t LorilU'Td. Bonny Best. Snttons' Al. Suttons' Abundance and Winter Beauty; also Extra Early Erfurt and Snowball CauUIlOwer. FoxHall- Farm, «j.?Norf Oik, Va. CABBAGE PLANTS LETTUCE Five Best Varieties, $1.00 per 1000, in 6,000 lots. All Leading Varieties. $1.00 per 1000 in 5,000 lots. TOMATO PLANTS l-'ive Best Varieties, in 24-inch pots, $20.00 per 1000. Our plants are grown from the best seeds obtainabl ' BLICK FLORAL CO., Norfolk, Va. TO THE TRADE HENRY MIETTE, Quedllnburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE. FLOWER and FARM SEEDS, (Established 1787.) ^nppfTlltfp^' Beana, Beeta. Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl RabI, Leek, Lettuces, Onions, Peai, ^pC'Viuiiic.3. Radishes, Spinach, Turnips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Carna- tions, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phloies, Prlmuliii Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the moat perfect and most beautiful in the world, $5.00 per oz.. or $1.50 per ^ oz., 75c per 1-16 oz., postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are wurrauted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. I ALSO GROW LARGELY SEEDS ON CONTRACT. igit. The American Florist. 1243 Pteris Wilsonl Plants, Palms and Ferns Clean, Well Grown and Healthy. FOR THE BEST ORDER OF US. /■ ' ■ V llf '^^^ Mf' • ^ ¥ 1 T J Pteris Serrulata. Bedding Plants ACHYEANTHES— 2-liich. Per 100 P. de Bailey »2.60 MetalUca 2.00 Lfndenil 2.00 Warscewlczii : . . 2.00 AGERATUM— 2-Inch. Per 100 Stella Gurney $2.00 Princess Pauline 2.00 COLETJS— 2-Inch. Per 100 Pflster, red and yellow $2.00 Beckwith's Gem 2.00 Golden Bedder 2.00 VerschaffcUU 2.00 Per Per 100 1000 Gnapbalium, Lanatum, 2-Inch. . .$2.00 Heliotrope, 2-lQcb 2.00 Heliotrope, 3-iD 4.00 Ivy, German 2-inch 2.00 Lantana Delicatissima, 2-lnch... 2.00 Lobelia Kathleen Mallard, 2-ln. . 3.00 26.00 Marguerites, yellow cuttings . . . 6.0G Mar^erites, yellow, 2-lncb 2.00 SALVIA— Rooted Cuttings. Per 1000 Bonfire $6.00 Zurich 6.00 Per 100 SALVIA— 2-Inch, Bonfire $2.00 Zurich 2.00 Vincas, 4-Inch, $2 per doz 15.00 XMAS BLOOMING HYACINTHS. White, i-in $2.00 per 'doz. RHODODENDRONS— XMAS CHEEH. Each ; $1.26 CSOIONS. 2H-In $1.00 per doz. 3-in 1.60 per doz. 4-ln 26o each -$3 per doz. 7-ln., 4 In a pot 75c-$l each KENTIA BELMORIANA. Pot High Leayes I 2H-ln 8-ln. 4 S-ln 8-10-ln. 4-6 4-ln 12-15-ln. 4-B Bin 18-20-ln. B-6 7-ln 28-30-ln. 6-7 7-ln 40-44-ln. 6-7 8-ln 44-45-ln. 7-8 9-ln 48-50-ln. 7-8 9-ln 50-54-ln. 7-8 Stove and Greenhouse Plants Asparagus Baskets, $1, $1.60 and $2 each. Asparagus Flumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-ln., $1 per doz.; $8 per 100. FESNI Size 2-ln 6-In 7-in 8-in Tern Baskets, PANDANUS. BOSTONS. Each Doi. 100 1.000 $3.00 $26.00 $6.00 46.00 ....$0.76 9.00 .... 1.00 12.00 each $1.00 ASST. FBBNS, FOR DISHES, 2-ln., $3 p«r 100; $25 per 1.000. Clbotium, 7-in., each $2.60 Cyperus, 4-ln $1.26 per doi. ; $S per 100 DRACAENA INDIVISA. 2-ln $3 per 100; $26 per 1,000 3-In 76a doz.; $6 per 100 7-in.. 2^4 to 3-ft. high, $1.26 each; $16 per doz. DRACAENA MASSANGEANA. «-lB , $1,26 each ?-fn 1.60 each DRACAENA TERMINALIS. 4-1II.. strong 35o each; $4.00 per doz. FICTJS ELASTICA (Rubhers). 6-ln 60c each; $6.00 per doi. FICVS REPENS, Vines. 2%-ln 600 each Ivy, English, 3-ln 76o per doz. Ivy, English, 4-ln $1.60 per doz. Fandanus Utilis, 3-ln $2 per doz. PANDANUS VEITCHn. 4-ln 60o each; $6.60 per doz. B-ln : 760 each ; 9.00 per doz. 6-in $1.00 each ; 12.00 per doz. TRADESCANTIA VARIEGATA. Wandering Jew.) 2-ln 40o per doz.; $3 per 100 Cocos Weddelliant, 2-In., $1.76 per doz.; $14 per 100; 3-ln., $2.60 per doz.; $20 per 160. LATANIA BORBONIOA. 2-ln., 1 to 2 lvB..$S per 100; $26 per 1,000 4-ln $3 per doz. ; $20 per 100 B-ln $6 per doz.; $40 per 100 $0.76 2.60 4.60 6.60 8.00 10.00 3-ln., per 2H-ln 3-ln. 5-ln. 6-ln. 7-ln. Doz. $1.60 2.00 3.60 9.00 80.00 100 $12.00 IB.OO SO.OO KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Pot High Leaves Each 2V4-ln 3-in 4-ln B-ln 20-24-ln. 4-6 8-ln SO-35-ln. 4-6 7-ln 36-38-ln. B-6 8-in 40-42-ln. B-6 9-ln 46-BO-ln. 6-7 MADE UP PLANTS. Pot High 7-ln 24-30-ln. 9in BO-54-ln. 10-ln 58-60-ln. 12-ln 62-70-ln. PHOENIX CANARENSIS. 7-ln., 36-40-ln. high $ 10-ln. B0-B4-In. high 10-ln., 60-64-ln. high 10 PHOENIX RECLINATA. 4-ln 26o each; $3 per doz.; $20 6-ln oOo each; $6 6-ln 76o each ; $9 $0.76 1.00 2.60 4.60 7.00 In Pot 3-4 3-B 4-B 4-B Doi. $1.60 2.00 3.60 9.00 12.00 Bach $2.66 8.00 10.00 16.00 doz.; $16 ARECA LUTESCENS. 3 plants In a pot, $2 per 100. PHOENIX ROEBELENII. $2 per doz.; $16.00 per 100 $3 per doz.; $22.60 per 100 $9 per doz.; $70.00 per 100 $2.00 each $2.60 each 60 each 00 each 1.00 each per 100 per doz. per doz. Pteris Magnifica. THE GEO.WinBOLDCO, QBEBROOK, CHICAGO. pteris Cretica, Albo Lineat, 1244 The American Florist. Dec. 23, f The Nursery Trade Anwrloa Assoclallon of Nnrserymen J. H. Dajton, Paines»ille. 0.. President; W H Wyman.NorthAbington. Mass.. Vice- President; John Hall. Rochester.N.Y..Sec'y. Thirty-seTenth annual convention to b« held at Boston. Mass.. 1912. ^ Madera, Calif. — Kirkman & Son of Fresno have purchased the Borden es- tate and will convert it into a nur- sery. Rochester, N. Y.— The Western New York Horticultural Society will hold its annual meeting in this city January 24-26. Prominent men con- nected with the fruit and vegetable industry will address the meeting. THE annual meeting of the Tennes- see State Horticultural Society will be held in Nashville, January 25, 1912. The State Nurserymen's Association meeting will be held at the same place on January 26. Autumn Fruits at Arnold Arboretum. Brilliant now are the scarlet fruits of the aromatic sumac. Rhus aromat- ica, which has been planted freely in great masses along the drives. Beauti- ful, too, along many of the drives are plants of Aronia nigra, remarks the Bulletin of Popular Information, one of the chokeberries of the eastern United States with its clusters of large droop- ing black fruits and dark red foliage. Of the native shrubs, however, none now are as brilliant as the High-bush Blueberry, Vaccinium corymbosum, which is conspicuous in the brilliant scarlet of its leaves in many parts of the Arboretum. This is one of the most ornamental shrubs of eastern North America. It grows into a large bush sometimes eight or ten feet high; the habit is good; the flowers are attract- ive and produced in profusion; and the fruit, which surpasses that of the other blueberries and huckleberries in size and quality, is bright blue, and in the autumn no other shrub is more beautiful. This is a plant to cultivate generally for its fruit and as an orna- ment of the garden. Like other plants of the heath family, it is not easy to raise from seed but small plants from the swamps can be readily established in ordinary garden soil. Federal Inspection Bill. In an address before the Western Association of Nurserymen at the twenty-second annual meeting held at Kansas City, Mo., W. P. Stark, treas- urer of Stark Bros.' Nurseries and Or- chard Co., Louisiana, Mo., in regard to the Federal Inspection Bill as pro- posed by the Department of Agricul- ture stated his position as follows : The nurseryman, the same as all citi- zens, should take an active interest in all legislation and especially is it his duty to see that efficient laws are en- acted directly connected with the transaction of his business. As re- gards the Simmons' inspection bill, the nurseryman has not been active enough in protecting himself, and the Department and others at Washing- ton have undertaken the work for him, but they did not practically un- derstand the nursery business and misunderstandings and antagonisms have arisen. Taking into consideration the dif- ferent bills which have been offered in congress, and the work done by the nurserymen in preventing drastic legis- lation, it can be stated that effective legislation is necessary and so recog- nized, but the nurserymen do not feel that they have been treated fairly and do not place implicit confidence in the sincerity of some of the Department men, and to place the control of one large industry, and indirectly the con- trol of a far greater one — the orchards — in the hands of one man is really placing them in danger of a remedy which might prove to be worse than the original trouble. The San Jose scale, for instance, was at first predicted to be devastating the orchards and for- ests. During this agitation nursery sales in orchard regions were greatly reduced, but the pest was controlled. If one man with power of quaran- tine at that time had destroyed the industry of raising fruit trees, it would have been years before the orchards would have recovered. The nurserymen need national and state inspection, but objection is made to the section which provides : "That the Secretary of Agriculture shall have authority to quarantine any state or any portion thereof when, in his judgment, any dangerous plant disease or insect infection exists in such state, territory or portion, and while such quarantine is in force no stock may be shipped from such sec- tion." The objection to this is in giv- PEONIES At bargain prices. Also other stock. Write for list. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. Hydrangea Otaksa For Easter and Decoration Day Six-inch, pot-grown, well established and set with flower buds. Otaksa, with 5 and 6 branches, at $20.00 per 1(0; 4b-anchesat$15.00per 100. Soavenir de Claire, fine pink, same color as Gloire de Lorraine B.-gonia. same price: also 7-10 branches latter variety. $25 00 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Gompan Wholesale Florists and Nurseryman, Ne'wark, Wayne Co., Neiir York State. Mention the American Florisi when writing ing absolute power to one man. The Department has placed the matter be- fore the public, but the nurserymen who are opposed to the bill should not be misrepresented. There is press- ing need of efficient, sane legislation toward an effective control of insect pests and fungous diseases and nur- serymen are willing to co-operate in drawing up a rational bill at the present session of congress. Freehold. N. J. — The thirty-seventh annual meeting of the State Horti- cultural Society was held December 12-13. An exhibition of fruits, flowers, spraying and other horticultural ap- paratus was held, and a two days' session devoted to interesting papers. Fruit Trees^ppj^.fs'.rs:^'*- Fine Trees. Prices reasonable. MITCHELL'S NURSERY, Beverly, Ohio Arbor Vitae (Tliiiya Ocddentalls.) A splendid stock of 3 to 4 ft. aoi 4 to 5 ft. trees, Write for descriptions and prlcii. The Wm. H. Moon Co., MORRISVaXS. PA. LARGE TREES OAKS and MAPLES Plnea aind Hemlocks ANDORRA NURSERiaS. Wdj. Warner Harper. Prop. Cbestnat Hill, PHILA., PA. For Fall Planting Lilinm Tenuifolium, Hansoni, Davnri- cnm, Henryi, Elegans and Wallacel; Daphne Cneornm, Delphinium For- mosum, Syringa Japonica, German and Japan Iris. Fall list issued in Augnst. E. S. MILLER, Wading Rlver,N. Y California Privet Fine stock of well grown, well rooted and well graded 2-year plants: first-class in every respect: Per too 1000 12 to 15 in., light branched $100 $7.00 15 to 20 in., 3 or more branches 1.50 10.00 20 to 30 in. 4 01 more branches 2 00 15.00 2V2 to 3 ft.. strong, 6or more branches 3 00 25 00 3 to 4 ft., extra heavy. 8 or more blanches 4.00 30.00 Write for special prices on carload and large orders. CHAS. BLACK, Hightsiown, N. J. B. & A. SPECIALTIES Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Autumn Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines Florists are always welcome visitors to ear nnrserjes. WE are only a few minutes from New York City: Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. BOBBINK& ATKINS Nnrserymen and Florists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. Mention the Aynericayi Florist when writing /p/A The American Florist. 1245 Rooted Carnation Cutting^s IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. Per 100 Per 100(1 White Wonder $(; 00 $50 00 Gloriosa « 00 60 00 Norwood 6 00 60 00 Dorothy Gordon 4 00 35 00 White Perfection 3 50 30 00 Per 100 Per 1000 White Enchantress $3 00 26 00 Enchantress 3 00 Beacon 3 00 Rose Pink Enchantress 2 50 Winsor 2 50 26 00 25 00 20 00 20 00 J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO., Carnation Specialists. JOLIET, ILL. f!!™? Baby Roses will make sho»y ard profitable stuff for Easter. Read wbut rffective dir plays were made of these sons at the Bjston March Show Dormant, Field Grown, Budded. Crimson Baby. 2-yr doz , $L'.Oi); 100. $14.(0 3-yr •' 2.50; " 16.00 Jessie. The "best of all" forcer. Color, a bright cherry-rfd. 2-yr., each, 36c; doz., $:; 50; 100, $25.00 3-yr., each, 45c; doz., 4.60; " 30.00 Orleans. Bright red, tinted pink, white center. 2-yr., each, 36c: doz., $3.60; 100, $26 00 Pliyllis. One of the best pink polvanthas. 2-vr., each, 25c; do?., $2.60; 'lOO, $18 00 3-yr., each, 30c; doz,, 3.00; 100, 20.00 Climbing Roses. All 2-yr. dormant stock, field-grown and budded, unless noted. Fach Doz. 100 American Pillar, single pink S 30 S3 00 J20 00 Crimson Rambler, 2year 20 2 00 15 00 3-yeur. extra t-hoice stock. . 25 2 50 18 00 Dorothy Perkins, 2-year 20 2 00 15 oO 3-year 25 2 50 18 00 Hiawatha. sinj.'le crimson 30 3 00 20 00 Lady Gay beautiful cherry pink 30 3 00 20 TO Philadelphia Rambler 20 2 00 15 TO Tauserdschon. liright pint;.... 30 3 TO 20 00 White Dorothy Perkins, 30 3 00 20 TO Azalea Mollis. Each, 6Cc; doz., $6.00: 100, $36. CO Deutzia Gracilis. Pot-grown, well budded. Each, 20c; doz., $2.00; 100, $16.00. Hydrangea Otaksa. Superior importtd stock; pot-grown. Size pots. Flowering stems. Doz. Pit 100 6-7-inch, 3 to 4, $6.00 $40.00 7-inch, 5to0, 8.00 65.00 Rhododendrons. Bushy plants, with buds, best named. Each Dozen 8 to 12 buds each $1.00 $ 9.00 12 to 18 " 1.25 12.(0 18 to 24 " 2.00 20.00 VAUGBAN'S SEED STORE, ir TOU SAW IT IN TH£ THE FLORIST SAT SO INTOUn MEXT OM>£jr. Roses for Forcing The J & P Preferred Stock. We consider the deliveries we are now making to be the best plants we have ever grown. We have a few left for late buyers. CRIMSON RAMBLER, White Dorothy, Hiawatha, Vellchenblau (Blue Ramble), Philadelphia Rambler At $15.00 per 100. Tausendschon, $10.00 Dorothy Perkins, $12 00 BABY ROSES Crimson, Bsby Rambler, $16.00 per 100 Fin'i, Mrs. Cuibush, 16.00 per 100 White, Katherine Zeimeih, 16.00 per 100 Scarlet, JESSIE, 3.00 per doz. (The BEST Baby Rose for Pot Culture.) The Following Bush Roses at $15.00 per Bandred AMERICAN BEAUIY, Kaiseiln, MAMAN COCHET. I a France, GRUS AN TEPLITZ, MME. CAROLINE TEST- Killarney, nuchess of Albany, OUT. HERMOSA, Etoile de France, Anny MuUer, I eonie Lcmesch, Clothide Soupert, WHITE COCBET, Hugh Dickson, Magna Charta. All tine forcing grade, the very best plants selected out of innmense blocks. HALF-STANDAFDS, Baby Ramblers, imported at $3.00 per doz. JACKSON & PERKINS CO. "°" ^rifsl/eVry.'"'" Newark, New York. The Best White Rose Ever Offered WE SHALL DISSEMINATE Double White Killarney We Are Now Booking Orders for March Delivery. See it growing at The Budlong Rose Co., in Aubnrn, R. I., or with us at Cromwell. Order now to be sure of early delivery. A. N. PIERSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Uention the American Florist when writing 1246 The American Florist. Dec. 23, Heacock's Palms and Ferns stroni HOME GROWN, and Well Established. While onr sales have been much heavier than ever before, we are still strong on sizes quoted: Kentia Belmoreana. Pol. Leaves. Id. high. Each 2Hin. -t StolO 3 -in. 5 12 5 -iB. 6to7 18 $0 50 6 -ID. 6 to 7 24 1 00 Ced'rtub. Lvs. In. high. Each 7in. 6to7 34to36 $2 50 : 7 in. 6to7 36to3S 3 00 9in. 6t87 40to45 4 OJ 9-in. 6to7 42to48 5 00 9in. 6t»: 4Sto54 6 00 Cocos Weddelliana. Pot. In. bieh. Z!.; fn. Sto 10 SIOOO Doz. % 1 50 2 CO 6 00 12 00 Doz. $30 00 36 00 4S00 100 Cedar tub. Plants. 7in. 4 Kentia Forsterlana. Made Up. /-in. 9in. 9-in. Cedar tub. 9 in. 9-in. In. high- Each 36 $2 50 36 to 40 3 CO 40to42 4 CO 42to4S 5 OD Cibotlom Schledei. Doz. $30 00 36 00 48 00 60 00 Each Spread 4 to 5 feet S4 00 to J5 00 5 to 6 feet 6 00 ArecB Lutesceos. Pot. Plants in pot. Id. bieh. 7-in. 3 36 Sin. 3 42 Cedar tub. Plants in tub. Id. high. Each 9iD. Several 48 to 54 $5 00 9-iD. 5(t 7 50 Each $2 00 . 3 00 Pot 5in 6 in Cedar tub. 7-in. Phoenix Roebeleni. -r,,. tiacb nicely characterized $1 00 IS to 20-ia.' spread 1 50 Hieh. iSiD. Spread. 24 ID... JOSEPH HEACOCK CO*, Wyncote, Pa. Each $2 00 Railway Station, Jenkintown. Landscape Gardening A course for Gtr- deoers. Florists and Home-makers, taofht b? Prof. Craig and Prof. Beal of Cornell Universiiy. Progressive Florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of Landscape Art, Gardeners who un- derstand up - to - date methods and practice are io demand for the best positions. A knowledge o> Landscape Gardening is indispensable to those who wonld have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. Ttae Home Correspondence School Dept. A. F.. Springfield, Mass. PROF. CRAIG. A BELATED LOT OF AZALEAS Are coming in nicely, and we can &U all orders :or Chnstmas and New Years. Wire us your orders. Ask for our list of Ferns and Soft Wooded F!'ints. GEO. A. KUHL, Fekin, lU. ROSES A SPECIALTY. The Dingee fi Conard Co., WEST GROVE. PA. For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, P O.: Berlin. N. i. WUliamstow-n Jnjic„ M. J LEEDLE SPRINGFIELD ZViln ROSES Shipping — Booking 4-111. Growing. STOCK ALWAYS NEEDED Small Ferns, for dishes, Pteris Mayi, Serrulata Cristata Variegata, Wimsetti. Cretica AlbaLineata, $3.00 per lOJ, $25. (.0 per 1000, Aspidlom TsQSslmense acd Cyr. tomiiun Falcatum, $3.60 per 100, $30.00 per 1000. Asparagus Plumosus, -^Vj-in., $3.C0 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengeri, 21^7-in.. $2 60 per 100, -<-22.0U per 1000. Pandanus Utilis, 3-in., $10.00 per ICU: 4-in.. $20. Oil per lUO. Cocos Weddelliana, 2'':-in , .earaace. bushy, about 13 to 14 leaves to a pot. 6-ia. pots. 50:. 60c to 75c Cocos Weddelliana Palms, made up of 3 pUnts. 4 to 5-in, pots. 30c and 40c; 3-in.. 15c. 18c and 20c; 4-in., 25c. 25 at lOD rates. Cash with order, plAAse. All pUnts most travel at pnrctiaser's rUk. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA Our Specialty. Warning — Don't be deceived. Now. as well as for the last twenty- five years, we hold the srrouod as leaders in importing, fro wine aod sbippiPE of our specialty, the Ara^i- carias. For decorative purposes, in connec- tion with palms, ther will make a fine diaj play. Christmas prices of the so well known evergreen novelty, the Araucarias. cut in half: Arancaria Excelsa, raised from top cut- tings. 6-7 inch pots. 4 to 5 years old 5. 6 and 7 tiers 25. 28. 30. 35. 40-in. in height $1.00. $1.25. $1.50. $2.00 to $2.50 each Arancaria Excelsa, specimen plants. 6 7 in. pots. 35 to 50 in. high g f-om bottom up. only $2.00 Arancaria Excelsa Glaaca and Robnsta compacta, 6-7 in. pots, fine bushy plants $1.03. $1.25. $1.50. $2.00 each Arancaria Excelsa, out of 5. 54. and 6 in. pots. 2 to 3 years old. 3. 4 and 5 tiers. 16, 18, 20 to 30 inches high SOc. 75c and $1.00 each ^^ Look! Kentia Belmoreana. new stock. arrived with the .Azaleas from Europe, 23 in. high. 54 in Pots only SOc to 60c. Kentia Belmoreana, 4 year old. 40 to 50 incbet high. 51. CO $1.25 and $1.50. Kentia rorsteriana, 4 year old. 30 to 35 inches high.$I.M. $1.25. $1.50 and $2.00. KenSa Forsteriana, 4 year old. 24 to 26iscbes high. 5Jc to 75c. Kentia Belmoreana, 4 year old combinaiioa or made up of 3 plants, 26 to 28 inches high. 75c. $1.00 and tl. 25 KenOa BeUnoceana, 4 year old. single, 26. 28 to 30 iochei high. 75c. $1.00 and $1.25. ArecalAtescens,4 in. oots. madeun. I8to 20in' high. 20c to 25c: 5 in .20 to 25 in. high. 30c to 35c 20,000 Aspara^ns Plamosas Nanus. 24'iD.. $3.00periaD $25 00 per 1000: 3-in.. $5.00 per 100: 4-in. $10.00 per 100. AsparagDS Sprengerl, large size. 4in.. t5c: me dium size. 4 in.. 10c: 24 in.. $3.00 per 100. Cineraria Hybrida Grandiflora, .\sohmuin's wBll-knowa strain. 24-in. pots. 3c: 3 in.. 8c: 4-in.. 15c. Primala Obconica Grandiflora, assorted colors. in bloom. Iarge4-in.. 20c: medium large 5H-in.. 25c: bushy. Primula Chlnensis, John F. Rupp's so well knows strain, assorted colors. 4-Id., 10c: 5^-in. pott. $2.50 per doz. What Hr. F, J. Hichell. of the Well Known Seed Bmse, Benry F, Michell Com- pany. Philadelphls. Said: "Have just visited the greenhouses of Godfrey .Aschmann. and must say it was indeed a great surprise to me. I have never seen a better lot of .\raucarias. .-\zaleas. Ferns and other plants io all siees and prices as are at Mr. Aschmann's." GODFREY SSCHNANN Wholesale Grower and Importer of Potted Plants. 1012 West Ontario Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 1248 The American Florist. Dec. 2^. SMILAX Fine bushy plants, SVj-inch, $1.60 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. AspraagUS Sprengeri, fine 2i^-in., $1.60 per 100; 4-iin. $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, fine plants, 2^2- inch, $2.00 per 100. Pansies, onr well known strain, none better; Forget-me-not, Daisies, (Bel- lis). Wallflowers, Sweet WJlUams, GalUardias. all these are fine plants, at $2.50 per 1000; $10.00 for 5000. Hollyhocks, double, in separate colors, 75c per 100, $6.00 per lUOO. Lettuce, Grand Rapids, $1.00 per 1000; $8.50 for 10,000. J. C. SCHMIDT, otter and Maple Sts., BRISTOL. PA . Asparagus, 1000 100 PlamoSDl, 2^10, pots $18 00 $2 on Sprengeri, 2Vi\a. pots 15 00 1 50 Primroses p„,^ Obcooica GiKanten 21^ in. oots $2 .SO Obconica Alba and Rosea, 2^ in pots .. 1 50 Single Grant Geraniums 2^^ inch pots per 100, $1 50 Alternanthera, rooted cuttioRs, red aod and yellow per lOJ. 50c Cash. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio. Orchids We are now taking orders for early delivery of fresh stock in the spring. Placed early insures best results. Send for Catalogue. G L. FREEMANf, Wellfleet, Mass. 19121 1912! 1912! VERBENAS! OUR SELECTION Rooted Cuttincrs Strong plants. 2H in, pur:hasers se Rooted CuttoBs. Strong plants. 2li in NEW VARIETIES: Mrs. Taft, Rooted Cuttinss Strong plants 2H in Per iro 1000 $075 600 pots 250 20.00 LECTION: $0.90 $ 8.00 pots... 3 00 25.00 Lady Alien. Columbia, Per 100 1000 $1.(0 $9.00 pots 4.00 J. LDILLON, Bloonisl)urg,Pa. Boston Ferns Perfectly Clean for grovying on, we have 15.000 of them *!°<:!i $15.00 per 100 S!nch 25.00 per 100 oinch 40.00 per 100 Aspara^ns Plnmosus, 2 inch $2.50 per 100 Cash, please. THE REESER PLANT COMPANY Exclusively Wbolsale Plantsmen* SPRINGFIELD, OHIO LADY HILLINGDON Finest Yellow Rose on tbe Market. Easily grown and most prolific. Flowers re- markable for their keeping quality and always retaining their superb color. One of the most beautiful decorations of the year at a large Boston Hotel was entirely of this rose. Place your order now for early delivery. YOUNG STOCK. PRICES: Grafted $25X10 per 100; $200 00 per 1000 Own Root 20.00 per 100; 150.00 per 1000 WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES Nalick, Mass. Rooted Rose Cuttings NOW READY Kaiserin, per 100, $3.50; per 1000, $25.00 Perle, per lOO, 3.50: per 1000, 25.00 Maryland, per lOO, 2.00; per 1000. 15.00 All Choice Stock, Well Rooted BASSETT & WASHBURN, Otice anrf Sine: 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Greenhouses. HINSDALE. ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing Sow Now VINCA ROSEA SowNow Trade Pkt. Ounce Rosea Alba Pura, pure white 10c 60c Rosea Fl. Alba, pink, with white eye ICc 00c Rosea Pink, pink 10c 60c Rosea Mixed lOc 50c This is one of the most valuable beddinfj plants, and the seed should be sown in December to have good stocky plants for setting out in May. It is a money getter for the florist who has a bedding plant trade. NEW YORK. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. GERANIUMS All Sold Until February. S.A.Nutt per 1000. $11.50 Ricard and Poitevine per 1 COO. 14.00 PLUMOSUS I'er 1000. $25.00 CARNATIONS Alma Ward. White Wonder. White En- chantress Oorothy Gordon Winona. Mrs G. W, Ward Beacon and Victory. Too many to price io this ad. send list of what you want for prices. Coleus $5 00, Sfi. 00 and $10.0 per 100). Best in the United Stales. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. 4 FEW GOOD THINGS YOl WANT. GeranioiM, Nutt, Buckoer. Rtcard. Perkini, Poitevine. 2 in. $2.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, 5 in. 25c each. WbltaHni Ferns, 4 in.. 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3in.. $5.00: 4'in.. $10.00: S-ln. $25.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 2in.. 2c. Asparagus Spretigen. 2 in., $2.50 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus. 2 in.. $3 00 per 100. Cash with order 080. M. EMMANS, Nevrton, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writiHM igri. The American Florist, 1249 RONZE MKDAI. )F REAL .^ ^k 1 ^^^ BOSTON, ilERIT. m I^Ll S"^ .^p^ 191 > ^ SELLS ON SIGHT A Glorified Prosperity of the "Profitable For pediRree see auALiTv ai^d Prolific" order. A moneymaker from slart to finish — beats Lawson and Enchantress for production, this paper Dec. 9th. Grow KainbOW and donble your profits— more fl >wers, higher prices. We stake our reputation on Rainbow— we guarantee It In all respects. Produced by an expert of many years experience Rainbow is everything that the ideal carnation should be; it is a genuine profit builder worth a trial. Grow a few, you will be repaid ten times over. Two-thirds of our extensive range is planted to Rainbow. BECAUSE It yields more money per plant than any other variety we have ever grown— and we have tried ^^^■^^—— them all. We can deliver a half million strong, healthy cuttings, guaranteed to be perfect in ever way. Orders increasing daily — send us yours today and be sure of early delivery. Remeiniber — Our guarantee is back f f every cutting. $I2.00 PER 100; $IOO.OO PER 1000 LIBERAL DISCOUNT ON LARGE ORDERS WANOKA GREENHOUSES, Barneveld, New York. B^ield. Gro-wn. CARNATION PLANTS Direct from the Grower. Per 1000 Lawson Enchantress 4c each 3S 00 Sangamo, 4c each 35 00 AlTlna 4c each 35 00 MayDay 4c each 35 00 Winsor 4c each 35 00 Victoria 4c each 35 00 Boston Market 4c each 35 00 We Dever shipped a nicer lot of plants than we are now ottering. Larte, bushy plants witb many shoots. At the above price it would pay you to buy this stock to plant in your bousci after the early 'mums are gone. Every plant guaranteed or you can return them. Cash witb order. HOWARD P. KLEINHANS, 66 Centre square, EASTON, PA. Uentton the American Florist tcften writme PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants lAHN QnVTT RDtiuxi K hurnhamlo New York, Boston IrvingYon.N.Y. ^ SSJi"-^^""" Mathews Gravity Carrier Co 1256 Matthews Florist... 1237 May & Co LL 1235 Met Mat Co 1260 Mette Henry 1242 Michigan CutFloExl233 Millang.Chas 1231 Miller ES 1239 Mitchell W.T &Sonl244 Moltz A &Co 1231 Moninger J C Co...l2(.0 Moon The WmHCol-'44 Moore Hentz&NaBbl231 Morehead Mfg Co. .1256 Morse C C& Co.... 12,38 MtGilead Pottery Co III Munk Floral Co....l22S Munsoo H 1256 Murray Samuel 1236 Myers Florist 1236 Nat Flo B of Trade. 12>9 N Y Cut Flower Esl231 Nicotine Mfg Co. ...1256 Niessen Leo Co 1228 Northern MichEvgn Nursetv 1233 Oechslin Frank. . 1246 Palethorpe PR Co. 1256 Palmer W J & Sonsl236 Park Floral Co .1236 Peacock DahliaFmsl246 Pedrick Geo & Son 1240 Perfection Cbem Col256 Penn the Florist... .1236 PennockMeehanCol231 Peters & ReedPot'y III Peterson J A I Pierce FO Co 1256 Pierson A N 1245 Pierson F R Co . . . . I Pierson U Bar Co. .1257 Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 1238 Pillsbury I L 1250 Pittsburg CutFloCoI2:8 Podesta &Baldocchl2.37 Poehlmann Bros Col223 Pollworth C C Co . 12291237 1240 12.58 Power Wm & Co... 1240 Pulv'iz'dManureCo 12C6 Quaker City Machine Works 1258 Randall A L Co .. 1227 Ready Reference . . .1251 Randolph& Mc Clements 1255 Reed& Keller 1255 Reeser Plant Co . 1248 Regan Pte House, ,,1258 ReimersM D 1235 Reinberg Geo 1227 Reinberg Peter .12-'5 Rice Bros 1229 Robinson JCSeedCol240 Rock W L Co 123( Roemer Fredk 1239 Rohnert Waldo.... 1240 RuschG&Co 1229 RoutzahnSeed Co.. 1239 SaakesOC 1?37 SaltfordFlow'rShopl236 Schillo Adam .. 1258 Schlatter Wm&Sonl254 SchmidtJ C :..1248 Schulz Jacob 1336 Scott John 1249 Seed Trade Report- ing Bureau 1239 Seattle Cut Flo Ex.1232 ShaflerGeo C 1237 SharpPartridge&Co IV Sheridan WF 1231 Sioux City Seed & Nursery Co 1240 Situations & Wantsl217 Skidelsky SS& Co. 1240 Smith A W& Co... 1237 Smith Elmer D&Col240 Smith Henry 1237 Smitli P J 1230 Smith WmC 1229 Smith W &TCo... I Stearns LumberCo.1254 Sterling Emery Wheel Co Ill Stoothoff H A Co, 1256 Storrs &HarrisonCol246 Superior Machine & Boiler Works. .1260 Sunlight Dble Glass Sash Co 1258 Syracuse Pottery Co III Taylor Steam Spe- cialty Co .1255 Texas Seed &FI0C0I 235 Thompson Car Co. .1245 Thorburn JM&Co.. II Totty ChasH 1231 Traendly& Schenckl23l Valentine Frank ...1235 Vaughan & Sperry.1222 Vick'sSons Jas . . II Vaughan'sSeedStore I 12.^9 1245 1248 Vincent R Jr I VonCanon JH&C0I232 Waban Rose Cons, 1248 Wagner Park Cons. 1244 Waite F W 1250 Walker FA &Co ..12*5 Wanoka Grhs 1249 Ward & CoRalphM II Weiland &Risch...l227 Welch Bros.. 1152 1229 Western Seed & Irrieation Co. . 1239 Wietor Bros ,12211227 WilksSMfg Co,... 1255 Wilson RobtG 1235 WittboldG.Co,1235 1243 Wood Bros 1249 Wolfskin Bros& Morris Goldensonl237 Yokohama Nurs Co II Young A L & Co. ..1231 Young & Nugent... 1235 Youngs 1235 Zech & Mann 1227 ZweifelNic 1249 Gold Letters Gammed Gold, Silver and Purple letters lor inscriptions on Floral Designs. Best and Cheapest on the Market. Send for Samples and Prices, Jt LlCniGnDer£[6r, Telephone Lenox 5644, Mention the Anierican Florist tvhcn loriting Crimped Invisible Superior Carnation Staple (patent applied for,) For repairing Split Carnations. 1000 lor 50 cents postpaid. Sample free. F. W. WAITE, 293 Main St., Springfield, Mass, Mention the American Florist when writing SPLIT CARNATIONS Quickly, easily and cheaply Mentied. No tools reouired. Pillsbury Carnation Staple Patented 1908, 2000 for $1.00 postpaid, I. I.. PLLSBTTRir Gcklesburs. 111. J * Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two of three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growers as the best support on market. Pat. Jnly 27, '97, May 17.'9» GALVANIZED WIRB ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt ihipmsnlguaranlssS IGOE BROS., 266 North Sth St., BROOKLYN. N. T. Now is the Time To Subscribe to the Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Largest Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual sub- scription for weekly and quarterly numbers, One Dollar. UnterDa- tiocal money order). SubscriW today and ke«p in touch with European markets and topics, The Horticultural Printing Gompaey, BURNLIT. ENGLAND IT IS NOT... what you pay Tor tlie adver- tisement but wliat the adver- tisement pays you. It pays to advertise in the American Florist. Standard Steam Traps The simplest, most dnrabl* and up-to-date steam trap on the market. Ask the man who owns one Catalogue sent on lequest. E. HiPPARD CO., Youngstown, Ohio /f//. The American Florist. 1251 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ACHYRANTHES. Achyranthes Savitze, 3-ln.. $3 per 100. R. Vin- cent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. AGERATUMS. Ageratum, Stella Guraey, 2-ln., $2 per 100. Princess Pauline, 21n., $2 per 100. The Geo. Wtttbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. ALTXRNANTHERAS. Alternantberas, 0 vars., 2-ln., $2 per 100; Jewell, 2-ln., $3 per 100; 3-ln., %\. R. Vln- cent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Alternantberas. four kinds, R. C, 50c per 100. Mosbrfk Greenhouse Co., Onarga, III. Althernantheras, R. C, red and yellow, 60e per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. AKAUCAKIAS. Araucarlas. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere In this Issue. G. Asch- mann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Araucarla excelsa, 5-ln., 50c to 75c each; e-ln., $1 to $1.25. Frank OechsUn, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Araucarla escelsa, 5-ln., $6 per doz. ; $45 per 100. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee. Wis. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus pulmosus nanus, from 2%-ln. pots, $2.60 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000; 3-ln., $5 per 100; $45.50 per 1,000. Cash with order please. Floral Hill Gardens, 0. F. Nelpp, Prop., Chat,- ham, N. J. Asparagus plumosus nanus, 2^-ln.. $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 3-ln., $6 per 100. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Asparagus plumosus, 2%-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Sprengeri, 2M,-in., $2.50 per 100; $22 per 1,000. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes- Tllle. 0. Asparagus baskets. $1 to $2 each; Plumosus. 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in.. $1 per doz.; fS per 100; $00 per 1,000. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. Asparagus plumosus. 2%-ln. pots, $3; 3-in. pots, ,'54 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-ln. pots, $2; 3-in. pots, $4 per 100. C. Elsele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. Asparagus plumosus. 2^-in.-, 3c; 3-lo., 6c. Sprengeri, 2^4-ln., 2c; 3-ln., 4c; 4-in., 8c. Mos- baek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Asparagus plumosus, 2»4-ln.. $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000; Sprengeri, 214-ln., $1.50 per 100; $15 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, 0. Asparagus plumosus, 2V,-In., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-ln., $5 per 100; 4-ln., $10. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia^^ Asparagus Sprengeri. 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Asparagus plumosus, 2-ln., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton. N. J. Asparagus plumosus, 2M!-in.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. S. S. Skldelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2%-ln.. $1.50 per 100; 4-ln., $5 per 100. Asparagus plumosus. 2^-ln., $2 per 100. J. C. Scbmidt, Bristol. Pa. Potbound 3-ln. Sprengeri, can be shifted Into 8-ln., $6 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co., Mil- waukee. Wis. Asparagus plumosus, $2.50 per 100. Spren- gerl. $1.50 per 100. A. M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. The Reeser Floral Co., Springfield. Ohio. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri plants. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. AZALE/VS. Azaleas, 75c to $l.Bo each. The Geo. Wttt- bold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, III. Azaleas. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Godfrey Asch- mann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Azaleas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. BAY TREES. Bay trees and box trees: all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Koehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Bay trees. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St.. New York. Bay trees. N. J. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, BEGONIAS. Glolre de Lorraine. 3-in., 20c; 4-ln., 30c; 6- in., eoc. Luminosa, 2%-in., $5; 3-ln., $10; 4-ln., $20; 6-in., $40. Rex, 2%-ln., $5; 3-ln., $10; 4- in., $25. Spiral Rex, 2M!-ln., $7.50; 3-ln., $12.50; 4-in., $25. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, III. Begonias, Glolre de Lorraine, strong plants In full bloom, 5-in., $6 per doz.; G-in., $9 to $12 per doz. Cash please. Rober & Radke, May- wood. 111. Begonias. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Begonias, $3 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co. , Painesvllle, 0. Begonia Vernon, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-ln., $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Rex begonia, assorted. 3-in.. $5 per 100. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. BOXWOOD. Boxwood. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Mnrray St., New York. Boxwood. Bobblnk & Atkins. Rutherford, N. T. BOLBS. Bulbs, begonia, single dowering, 40c per doz.; $2.50 per 100; $22 per 1,000; double flowering, 60c per doz.; $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000; Glox- inias, separate colors, 75c per doz.; $5 per 100; $47.50 per 1,000. Pettier, PIske, Rawson Co., Faneull Hall Sq., Boston. Mass. Bulbs, gloxinias, French Roman hyacinths, forcing gladiolus. Spiraea, tulips. For prices and varieties see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs, Llllum Harris! i, 7-9, $17 per case of 250 bulbs. White hyacinths, 12-15 ctms., $18 per, 1.000. Paper White Grandi. Narcissus, $8 per 1,000. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St.. New York. Narcissus. Paper White, 13 ctms., $1 per 100; $8.50 per 1,000. Scranton Florist Supply Co., 201 N. Seventh Ave., Scranton, Pa. Bulbs of all kinds. James Vlck's Sons, Roches- ter ,_N^_Y^ Bulbs, begonias and gloxinia. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Bulbs. York. Burnett Bros.. 72 Cortlandt St., New Bulbs. Surplus of L. Multiflorums, 7-9. Yo- kohama Nursery Co., 31 Barclay St.. New York. Bulbs, Llllum giganteum, case of 200. 7-9, $14. 0. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Bulbs. E. S. Miller, Wading River. N. Y. CACTI. Cactus — Small for window or retailing In 10 vars,, $8 per 100; Old Man Cactus, 4-5 Ins., $3 per doz., mailed. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 167, Mexico City. CAWKAit. The IMPROVED CANNA, 64 varieties. Includ- ing Mrs. A. F. Conard and the finest new ones. Send for price list. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. CARNATIONS. Carnations, White Wonder. Glorlosa, Nor- wood, $6 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Dorothy Gor- don, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. White Perfec- tion, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. White En- chantress, Enchantress, Beacon, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Rose Pink Enchantress, Winsor, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., Jollet, 111. Carnations, White Perfection, Lady Bounti- ful, Queen Louise, Apple Blossom, Enchantress, Pink Imperial, Admiration, Lawson, Winsor, Flamingo, Craig, Harlowarden, Roosevelt, Ca- nary Bird, Jessica, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Stroug, well rooted carnation cuttings, Win- sor and Victory, $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. White Perfection, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1.000. C. W. Ward, $3 per 100. Cash or C. O. D. Xnrtbwestern Floral Co., Gross Point, 111. Carnations, leading varieties. Lancaster, Pa. A. M. Herr, Carnations, Lawson-Enchantress, Sangamo, Al- Tlna, May Day, Winsor, Victoria, Boston Mar- ket, 4c each; $35 per 1,000. Howard P. Kleln- bans, 66 Center Square, EastOD, Pa. Carnations, White Wonder, $12 per 100; |100 per 1,000. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind. Carnations, leading kinds, Co., Des Plalnes, III. Des Plalnes Floral Carnation Benora, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass. Carnation Rainbow, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Wanoka Greenhouses, Barneveld, New York. _^^^ Carnations. Bright Spot. N. Zwelfel, North Milwaukee, Wis. Carnations. Wood Bros., Flshklll. N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chr.vsantbemums, stock plants. Yellow Bon- natt'on. Dr. Enguehard. Glory of Pacific, and Estelie, $3 per 100. Mosbaek Greeniouse Co., Onarga^ 111, Chrysanthemums, Smith's Advance, 25c each. Golden Glow, lOe each. Ell Cross, 25 Monroe St.. Grand Rapids, Mich. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings. Smith's Advance, 25 for $1; Golden Glow, $1 per 100. Edward Wallls, Atco. N. J. Chrysanthemums. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemums, leading vars. Wood Bros., Flshklll, N. Y. CINERARIAS. Cineraria hybrids grandi. 214-ln.. $3 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphia. Cinerarias, the largest flowering grown, fine S-in., $3.50 per 100. J. W. Miller, Shiremans- town. Pa. Cineraria, Stellata, 3-in., 5c. Mosbaek Green- house Co.. Onarga, 111. Cinerarias. 2-ln., $5; 3-ln., $8: 4-ln., $12.50 per ino. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. CLEMATIS. Clematis panlculata, strong plants from 4-In. pots, 2-year-old, $10 per 100: plants from open ground, $5 per 100. C. Elsele. 11th and Weat- moreland Sts.. Philadelphia, Pa. Clematis panlculata. field-grown, $4.50 per 100: $40 per 1,000. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield. O. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, N. Y. COLEUSES. Coleus. 2-ln.. Pflster, red and yellow, Beck- wlth's Gem. Golden Bedder. Verschaffeltll, $2 per 100. Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chi- cago. if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reterence Department, Write Us About It 1252 The American Florist, Dec. 2jy Coleus, Beckwith's Gem, Her Majesty, Queen of West, Verschaffeltii, etc., 52.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes- YlUe, 0. . Coleus, standard kinds, R. C. 75c per 100; 2%-in., 2c. Mosbsek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111; ^ Coleus, 12 vars., 2-in., ?2 per 100; 3-lii., $3. Brilliancy. 2-ln., $3; 3-in., $4. K. Vincent, Jr., &. Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Coleus, G. Bedder, 2l4-ln., $1 per 100. 51 Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. CROTONS. Crotons, 2>4-in., %1 per doz.; 31n., $1.50 per doz.; 4-ln., 25c each; $3 per doz.; 7-ln., 4 In a pot, 75c and $1 each. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Crotons, Aurea maculata. 3-in., $8 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co.. Palnesville. O. CYCLAMENS. Giant cyclamen, our own grown strain, se- lected from the very best and well built plants and flowers. Seeds, $1 per 100, $6 per 1,000; nearly all sold out. August seedlings, $2 per 100; $18 per 1.000. Plants, well set with buds, 4-ln., $18 and $25 per 100. Orders amounting to $25, 10% off. Here Is one of the many letters we received from satisfied customers: B. A. Butler & Son, Niagara Falls, N. Y., say: "The plants are excellent, the finest we have ever had, and If the seed this year is of the game quality we will be perfectly satisfied." Our aim has been to, and we have, Improved our strain every season. Cultural directions with every order. See my calla and A. plu- mosus advs. C. Winterich, Cyclamen Specialist. Defiance. 0. Cyclamen, good, strong plants, best strain, in pots, to close out, 3-in., $5 per 100; 4-ln., $10 per 100; 4%-in., $20 per 100. Cash with order. Rober & Badke, Maywood, 111. Cyclamen persicum glganteum, mixed colors, 4-ln., 25c each; 5-in., $9 per doz.; 6-ln., $12 per doz. In full bloom for Christmas. Order quick. R. J. Southerton, Highland Park, lU. Cyclamen grandl, 4-ln., 25c. Godfrey Asch- mann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Cyclamen. J. Hasslach, St. Remy de Prov- ence, France. Cyclamen giganteum, 4-In., 15c. Mosbsek Greenhouse Co., Onarga. 111. CYPERUS. Cypems. 4-ln., $1.25 per doz.; $8 per 100. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook. Chicago, HI. DAHLIAS. Dahlias. Peacock Dahlia Farms, WllUams- town Junction, P. 0. Berlin. N. J. DAISIES. Daisies, Giant Paris, from 2%-ln. pots, $3 per 100. C. Eisele, nth and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Extra large 2^2-in., ready for 4-in. Daisy Mrs. Sanders at $2 per doz.; $3.50 per 25; 2%-in. at $1.25 per doz.; $8 per 100. Leo Welleoreiter, Danvers, III. ^ Marguerites, white and yellow, cuttings. $6 per 1,000; yellow, 2-lii., $2 per 100. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. DRACAENAS. Dracaena indlvlsa. 2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-in.. 75c per doz.; $6 per 100; 8-in., 2V4 to 3 ft. high, $1.25 each; $15 per doz. Dracaena Massangeana, 6-in., $1.25 each; 7-in.. $1.50 each. Dracaena Terminalis. 4-lu., 35c each; $4 per doz. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. Dracaena indivisa, good 3-in. when potted, a bargain at 2%e. Need the room. 584 6th St., Rochester. N. Y. DRACAENA INDIVISA. choice stock. 5-ln., $16 per 100. Order quick. Holton & Hunkel Co.. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Draciena indlvlsa, 3-in. pots, f4 per 100. C. Elscle, nth and Westmoreland Sts., Phlladel- phia. Pa. Dracaena Ind.. 3-in.. $5; 4-ln., $10; 5-ln.. $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton. N. J. EUONYMOUS. Euouymous varlegata, 2^-ln. (golden and sil- ver leaf), 50c per doz. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, HI. FERNS. Ferns, Boston, 2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 6-ln., $6 per doz.; $45 per 100; 7-ln., 75c each; $9 per doz.; S-in.. $1 each; $12 per doz. Fern baskets, $1 each. Assorted for dishes. 2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Cl- botlum, 7-in., $2.50 each. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Ferns for dishes. Pterls Mayl, Serrulata crls- tata variegata. Wimsetti. Cretica alma lineata. $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Aspldlum tsussi- mense and Cyrotomlum falcatum, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville, O. ROOSEVELT FERN Is a winner. We offer 2%-in., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; 3-ln., $2.50 per doz.; $17.50 per 100. F. O. B. here. THE CO- NARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Ferns, Amerpollli, Barrowsll, Scotli. Elegan- tissima, Boston, Jacksonl, Sword and Whitman!, from 4-ln. pots, $15 per 100. Same varieties. 2%-ln.. $4 per 100. The Dlngee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Ferns for dishes; transplanted, ready for pot- ting, five varieties. $1 per 100; $9 per 1.000. Ferns, strong plants, 2-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Cash please. Eober & Badke, May- wood. 111. Adlantum Farleyense, strong plants, 4-ln., $4 per dozen. Cash please. Rober & Radke, Maywood. 111. Ferns. Boston. Whltmanl, Scholzell, Scottll, 4- in. pots, $2 per doz.; 5-in. pots, $3 per doz. C. Eisele, nth and Westmoreland Sts., Philadel- phia, Pa. Ferns. Boston. For sizes and prices, see ad- vertisement on front cover. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Boston ferns, 2^2-in.. 4c. Whltmanl, 2^-in., 5c. Elegantisslma, Plersoni and Whltmanl, 4 in.. 12M:c: 5 In., 25c. Mosbsek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. ~Fernsr"Boston, 2i4-ln., $3 per 100; "$30 per 1.000. Whitmani. 2%-in.. $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. 250 at 1.000 rates. H. H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Clbotlum, 7-ln., $2.50 each. The Geo. Witt- bold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, lU. Ferns for dishes, 2H-ln.. $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000; 500 at 1,000 rate. Frank OechsUn, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Ferns, Boston, 4-ln., $15 per 100; 5-ln., $25 per 100; 6-in., $40. The Reeser Floral Co.. Springfield. O. Ferns. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this Issue. Godfrey ABChmann. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Ferns. Boston, 5-in., 25c each. Whltmanl. 4-ln.. 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns. John Scott. Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. PERNS. 4-ln., Boston, fine stock, $14 per 100. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. Ferns. jBobbink & AtklnBr~Rutherford, N. J. FEVERFEW. Feverfew, large double white, $1 per 100. prepaid. Cbas. Frost, Kenllworth. N. J. FICUS. Flcus elastlca, 5^ and 6-ln.. 35c, 40c and 50c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phila- delphla. Flcus elastlca, 6-ln., 50c each; $6 per doz. Flcus repens, vines. 2^-ln., 50c each. The Geo. Wlttbold Co.. Edgebrook, Chicago, HI. Rubber plants. 6-ln., 50c each. Frank OechsUn, 4911 Quincy St.. Chicago. GERBERA. GENISTAS. Genistas, 5-in., 25c each; dandv stock, $25 per 100. Order quick. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee. Wis. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, Lecadrc, Mosnay, Roseleur, Nutt, Dagata, Rlcard, Viaud, La Favorite, Col. ^Thomas, Jaulin, Perkins, Oberle, 2-in. stock, $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000. Hill. Dryden, Claire Frenot, Pros. BalUet, Mrs. Vincent, Bisquit, 2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Send for geranium catalogue. A. D. ROOT, Wooster, Ohio. 30,000 S. A. Nutt. The most popular variety in existence. Strong selected top cuttings, well rooted, $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1,000. The W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield, 111. Geraniums, standard varieties, ivy-leaved and scented, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $3. Silver leaf, Nutt and Mt. of Snow, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-ln.. $4. E. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, standard sorts, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes- vllle, O. ^_ Geraniums, 2V4-in., Nutt, Rlcard and mixed, 2^4 and 2Vj-in. Mosbrek Greenhouse Co., On- arga. 111. Geraniums, cuttings, S. A. Nutt, $11.50 per 1.000. Rlcard and Poitevlne, $14 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner^ Rlcard, Perkins, Poitevlne. 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. Gerbera Jamesonl and Adnet. J. Hasslach. St. Remy de Provence. France. GREENS. Greens, fancy ferns, $1.50 per 1,000. Galax, bronze and green, $1.25 per 1,000. Sphagnum moss, large bales, $1.50. Leucothoe sprays, green, $1 per 100; $7.50 per 1.000. Boxwood, 20c per lb.; 60 lbs., case, $7.50. Magnolia leaves, green and bronze, basket, $2.25; 6 bas- kets, $2 each. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, Inc.. 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Greens, galax, green, 50c per 1,000; $3.50 per case of 10,000. Ferns, fancy and dagger, 80c per 1,000; $3.50 per case of 5.000. Green leu- cothoe, regular lengths, $1.75 per 1,000; 10 to 16-ln., $1 per 1,000. Laurel leaves, 35c per 1,000. Sheet moss, 6c per lb. J. H. Von Canon & Co.. Banner Elk. N. C. Greens, fresh cut evergreens and mosses; dec- orating material. The Kervan Co., 119 W. 28U> St.. New York. Christmas greens of all kinds. Geo. Anger- mueller. 1324 Pine St., St. Louis. Mo. Greens of all kinds. N. Lecakes & Co., Inc.. 53 W. 2Sth St.. New York. Greens, bouquet green, wreathing, boxwood. A. Henderson & Co.. 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Greens, bouquet green, Christmas trees and boughs for cemeteries. Northern Michigan Ever- green Nursery, S. W. Cor. Clark St. Bridge, Chicago. Greens, wild smilax and decorative greens. George M. Carter, Evergreen, Ala. Southern WUd Smilax. Caldwell The Woods- man Co., Evergreen, Ala. HARDY PLANTS. Moonvine, white, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-ln., $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co. , White Marsh, Md . Phlox and Iris, $1 per 100; $10 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Moonflower, $3 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville, O. Herbaceous plants. Bobbink & Atkins, Ruth- erford, N. J. HOLLYHOCKS. Hollyhocks, dbl., 75c per 100; $5 per 1,000. ]. 0. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. HELIOTROPES. Heliotrope, Czar. Jersey Beauty, etc., $2.50 per 100; Centerfleur, $3.50 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville, O. Heliotrope, 5 vars., 2-in., $2 per 100. B. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Heliotrope. 2-ln.. $2 per 100; 3-ln., $4. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea Otaksa. 6-7-ln., 3 to 4 stems, $5 per doz.; $40 per 100; 7-in.. 5 to 6 stems, $8 per doz.; $65 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York Hydrangea Otaksa. 5 to 6 branches, $20 per 100; 4 branches, $15 per 100. Souvenir De Claire, same price; also 7 to 10 branches, latter variety, $25 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Co.. Newark, New York State. Hydrangea Otaksa. 5-ln., 2 to 3 flower shoots, S20 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes- ville. O. IVIES. Parlor Ivy, Senecio Scandens, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $3 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Ivy, English, 3-ln., 75c per doz.; 4-ln.. $1.50 per doz. The Geo. Wlttbold Co.. Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Ivy, English. 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $3. eI Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. Ivies. German. 60c. English. $1. prepaid; 2H-in., Eng., $4. Chas. Frost, Kenllworth, N. J. English ivy, 4-in., $12 per 100; 2-ln., $3.60. Storrs & Harrison Co.. Palnesville, O. Ivy, German. 2-in., $2 per 100. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Jerusalem Cherries, 6-in., full of berries, 25c to 60c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. L ANT ANAS. ■ Lantana Delicatissima. 2-in.. $2 per 100. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook. Chicago, III. Lantanas, 8 varieties, $3 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co.. Palnesville. 0. Lantanas. 12 vars.. 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-ln., $3. R. Vincent. Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. If You Do Not Find What You Need in our Ready Reterence Department, Write lis About it igii. The American plorist. 1253 ULY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. LII7 of the Valley, clumps, $22 per 100. Lily of the Valley pips, medium, $12.50 per lOiX); London Market. $14.50 per 1000. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Lily of the yalley. Otto Mann, Leipzig, Sax- ony, Germany. Lily of the valley, Berlin and Hamburg grades. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. From Storage. Lily of the valley, Chicago Market Brand, $2 per 100; $16 per 1.000. H. N. Bruns, 3038 W. Madison St., Chicago. LOBELIAS. Lobelias, Catherine Mallard, 2-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edge- brook, Chicago, 111. Lobelia Kathleen Iviallard. 2-ln., $2 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr.. & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom Spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture, Amertcap Spawp Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Altheas, Forsythias, Privet. Berberries, Hydrangeas, Spireas, Deutzias, Philadelphus, Weigelas, Viburnums. Write for prices and sizes. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Andorra Nurseries, Chestnut Hill. Philadelphia. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Specimen Shrubs. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chl- cago and New York. Nursery stocks, apple and peach trees. Mitch- ell's Nursery. Beverly. Ohio. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit, N. J. Orchids, Caftleya and Loelia Anceps. G. L. Freeman. Wellfleet, Mass. ' P AND ANUS. Pandanus utilis. 3-iD., $2 per doz. Pandanus Veitchii. 4-in., 50 each; $5.50 per doz.; 5-in., 75c each; $9 per doz.; 6-ln., $1 each; $12 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook. Chl- cago. 111. Pandanus utilis, 3-ln., $10 per 100; 4-in., $20 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Paipesvllie. 0. PALMS. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville. O. __^ Palms. For varieties and prices see page ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, III. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Joseph Hea- cock Co., Wyncote. Pa. Palms, big stock, write tor prices. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Pelms. McHutchlson & Co.. 17 Murray St., New York. PANSIES. Think of the strain of pansies containing light, dark, lavender, violet, blue, bronze, royal purple, red, cerise, salmon, mahogany, yellow and red and gold shades^a dozen or more varieties In each shade — of immense size, with great form and substance. These are MASTODON PAN- SIES. It has cost us hundreds of dollars and eighteen years' time to upbuild this strain, and it is worth all It cost. 1 oz.. $9; 1-12 an.., $1. Plants, 100, 50c; 1,000. $3; 5,000, $12.50, pre- paid. STEELE'S MASTODON PANSY GAR- DEXS. Portland, Oregon. Pansles. Our giant pansles are unsurpassed. We guarantee our strain. Also Masterpiece. Giant Prize Trimardeau, Mme. Perret, Black Blood Bed, Golden Queen, etc., all at $2.50 per l.OOO; 5,000 for $10, liberal count. Elmer Raw- lings, Wholesale Grower, Olean, N. Y. Pansles, frame-grown. Giant Trimardeau, 50c per 100, $3 per 1,000. Mosbaek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Pansles. forget-me-nots, daisies, wallflowers, sweet Williams, galllardlas, $2.50 per 1,000; $10 per 5,000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. PEONIES. Peonies at bargain prices. Wagner Park Con- servatories. Sidney, O. Peonies. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, N. Y. PEPPERS. Celestial peppers, 4-in. pots, $12.50 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, III. PETUNIAS. Petunias, dbl. fringed mixed, 2-in., $8 per 100; 3-in., $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. PHLOX. Phlox Drummondi gr. fl. J. Hasslach, St. Remy de Provence, France, POINSETTIAS. Poinsettlas. 3-in., 15c; 4-ln., 25c; 5% and 6- in., 35c to 50c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. PRIMULAS. Primula Obconica Grandi., S^^-in.. 2oc; Chi- nensis. 4-in., 10c; 5V.-ln., $2.50 per doz. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadel- phia. Primroses in variety, Chinese, obconica and Forbesii, 2%-in., $5; 3-in., $8; 4-ln., $12.50. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin, 111. Primula Sinensis, 4-iu., $1.50 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, III. Primula Sinensis. J. Hasslach, St. Remy de Provence. France. Primula Obconica, 4-ln.. lOc; 5-in., 20c. Mos- baek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, III. PRIVET. 200,000 2-yr. Cal. privet, all sizes, $1.50 per 100 and up. Large stock Ampelopsis Veitchii. Clementis paniculata, hydrangeas, etc. Get my list. Benj. Connell. Florist. MerchantvlUe, N. J. California privet. For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Cbas. Black, Hightstown, N. J. California privet, 3 to 5 ft., 10c; 2 to 3 ft.. 5c; 18 to 24 Ins., 3e. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove. Pa. RESURRECTION PLANTS. Resurrection plants, 25-iu. cir. open, $2.50 per 100, mailed. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 167, Mexico City. RHODODENDRONS. Rhododendrons, 8 to 12 buds, $1 each; $9 per doz.; 12 to 18 buds, $1.25 each; $12 per doz.; 18 to 24 buds, $2 each; $20 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, Rhododendrons, Xmas Cheer, $1.25 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, III. Rhododendrons. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. ROSES. ROSES. Send for complete list. Per 100 American Pillar, 3-year $35.00 American Pillar, 2-year 25.00 Dorothy Perkins 12.00 Lady Gay, 4 to 5 ft 16.00 THE CONARD & JONES CO., WEST GROVE, PA. Roses, Sunburst, 2M:-in., $30 per 100; $250 per 1.000; grafted. $35 per 100: $300 per 1.000. Double White Klllarney, $30 per 100; $250 per 1,000. Lady HillingdoD. grafted stock, $25 per 100; own root stock. $20 per 100. Chas. H. Totty. Madison, N. J. Totty, Madison, Roses. Kaiserin, $3.50 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Perles, $3.50 per 100; $25 per 1,000; Maryland, $2 per 100: $15 per 1.000. Bassett & Wash- burn, 131 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Rose White Klllarney, Killamey Queen, Dark Pink KiUarney, Double Pink Killamey, Lady Hlllingdon, Mrs. Aaron Ward. Melody, Mrs. Tflft (Antolne Revoire). For prices see adver- tisement elsewhere In this issue. A. N. Plersoo, tac, Cromwell, Conn. 200.000 Roses and Shrubs. WIntzer's World Wonder Cannes. Get our price list; it will pay you to send for It today. The Conard & Jonea Co.. West Grove. Pa. Roees. For varieties and prices, see adver- tisement elsewhere In this Issue. Jackson & Perkins Co.. Newark, New York State. Roses. For varieties and prices, see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Roses, 1-year-old Richmond, $3 per 100; $25 per 1000. Geo. Relnberg, 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Roses. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Roses. Double White KiUarney for March delivery. A. N. Plerson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Roses. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Good & Reese Co.. Springfield, O. Roses on own roots, budded, bedding. H. P.'« hybrids and teas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Rose Lady Hillingdon, Waban Rose Conser- vatories, Natick, Mass. Roses. Pink Klllarney. W. H. Elliott, Brlgh- ton, Mass. American Beauties from bench, $5 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Roses. Leedle Floral Co.. Springfield, 0. SALVIAS. Salvias, cuttings. Bonfire and Zurich, $6 per 1,000; 2-in., $2 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. Salvia, Bonfire and Zurich. 2-iD., |2 per 100; 3-in.. $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. SEEDS, &0W NOW If you want them for early Spring -ales. 6 Tr. Tr. Pkts. Pkta. Begonia Bedding Queen, finest pink. $2.50 $0.50 " Gracilis luminosa, finest red 2.50 0.50 Triumph, finest white 2.50 0.50 O. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N- J- Seeds. — The famous Michigan Favorite Cow Pea has been grown In Michigan twenty con- secutive years without a failure. The hardiest, healthiest, most prolific variety. Also stock seed of Russian Was Cooking Peas. Edw. E. Ey ans. Lock Box 422, West Branch, Mich ._ Seeds, Vinca alba pura, tr. pkt., 10c; oz., 60c; Rosea Fl. alba, tr. pkt., 10c; oz., 60c; Rosea pink, tr. pkt., 10c; oz.. 60c; mixed, tr. pkt., 10c; oz., 50c. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds, cucumber, muskmelons, squash and pumpkin, sweet. Flint and Dent corn. The O. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley, Douglas Co., Neb. Seeds, peas, beans, sweet corn and field corn. Sioux City Seed and Nursery Co., Sioux City, Iowa. Flower Seeds for fiorists. For varieties and prices see advertlsem.nt elsewhere in this issue, Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., New York. Seeds, cucumber. Western Seed and Irriga- tion Co., Fremont, Nebraska^ Seed, Coboea Scandens, $2 per lb., postpaid! J. A. McDowell, Ap. 167, Mexico City. _ Tomato seeds, best stocks, all varieties. The Haven Seed Co.. Santa Ana. Calif. Seeds of all kinds. James Vick's Sons, Roches- ter. N. Y. Seeds, sunflower, $3.50 per 100 lbs. J. Bolgl- ano & Son, Baltimore, Md. Seeds. All sorts of garden and flower seeds. J. Hasslach, St. Remy de Provence, France. Seeds, vegetable and garden, Kelway's Cele- brated English Strains. Write for prices. Kel- way & Son, Langport, Somerset, England. Seed, Cynosurus Crlstatus. Waterford, Ireland. Wm. Power Co., Seeds, flower for 1912. Frederick Roemer, Quedlinburg. Germany. Seeds, peas and beans. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co.. Grand Rapids. Mich. SMIL AX. Smilax, 3-in. pots. $4 per 100. 0. Elsele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Smilax. Wood Bros., FIshklll, N. Y. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Departmeirt, Write Us About If 1264 The American Florist. Dec. 23, SPIREAs. "Spireas, clumps. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. TRADESCANTIA. Tradescantia varlegata, 2-in., 40c per doz. ; (3 per 100. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook, ChlcaeOi m. Tradescantia Zebrina multicolor, 2-ln., $2 per 100; 31n., $3. B. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Vegetable plants, cabbage plants, $1 per 1,000; In 5.000 lots. Lettuce, 5 best varieties, $1 per 1,000 in 5.000 lots. Tomato, 5 best varieties, 2%-in. pots, $20 per 1,000. Bllck Floral Co., Norfolk. Va. Vegetable plants. Double Curled Parsley, strong field-grown, $1.25 to $2 per 1,000. June sowed sturdy little plants, %\ per 1,000. Let- tuce, Grand Rapids, choice stock, %\ per 1,000; $8.60 per 10,000. Elmer Rawllngs, Wholesale Grower, Clean, N. Y. Lettuce, Grand Rapids Forcing, good stock, plants $1 per 1,000. Danville Floral Co., Dan- ville, lU. VERBENAS. Verbenas, red, white and var., 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Verbenas, R. C, 70c per 100; $6 per 1,000; express paid. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kaos. Lemon verbenas, rooted cuttings, $1 per 100, prepaid. Chas. Frost, Kenllworth, N. J, Lemon Verbenas, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-ln., $3. tt. Vincent, Jr.. & Sods Co., White Marsh, Md. Verbenas. 2>4-lD., now ready. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. VINCA5. Vlncas, 4-in., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. Vinca Variegated, 2^-in., 2^c. Moshsek Creenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Vinca variegata. R. C, $1 per 100, prepaid. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. BOILERS. Boilers. The Monlnger-Furman; 200 sizes and styles. John C. Monlnger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Boilers. The Superior Standard. The Supe- rior Machine & Boiler Works, 860 Superior St., Chicago, Boilers. Metropolitan Material Co., 1394 Met- ropolltan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Boilers. Chicago Bouse Wrecking Co., 35th & Iron Stfl., Chicago. Wilks' self-feeding hot water boilers. S. WUks Mfg. Co., 3503 Shields Ave., Chicago. Boilers, all sizes. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 462 W. Erie St., Chicago. Boilers for greenhouses. Giblln & Co., Utlca, Boilers. Lord & Bumham Co., Irvlngt.m, BUILDING MATERI4L. Building material. Cypress is far more dura- ble than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men furnished to superintend erec- tion when desired. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston, Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress semi-iron frame or truss houses. Hot- bed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. Building material, cypress, sash bars, green- bouse material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Monlnger Co., 902 Black- bawk St., Chicago. Building material, greenhouse material and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Wash- ington red cedar. A. Dletsch Co., 2642 Shet- fleld Ave., Chicago. Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash. Hitchlngs & Co.. 1170 Broadway, N. Y. Building material. Louisiana cypress, pecky cypress, hotbed sash. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1367 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. INSECTICIDES Insecticides. Carmen's Antipest Insecticide and fungicide, $1.60 per gal. Perfection Chem. Co., Flushing, N. Y. Insecticides, Aphlne, $1 per quart; $2.50 per gal. Funglne, 75c per quart; $2 per gal. Al- phine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder, $3 per bag 100 lbs. The H. A. Stoothoft Co., Mount Vernon, N. Y. Nikoteen, pint bottle, $1.50. Nikoteen Aphis Punk. $6.50 per case of 12 paraffined boxes. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dletsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plana and f ketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co.. 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modem designs. Hltch- Ings Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. Greenhouse construction of all kinds, and con- servatories. Estimates and catalogues on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co., 2541 So. Artesian Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse Construction, semi-Iron green- houses, new truss honses. Iron frame bouses. Lord & Bumham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. GOLD FISH. Gold Fish, Aquarium plants. Castles. Globes and all Supplies. Send for catalogue. ADBURNDALB GOLDFISH CO., 922 Randolph St., Chicago, 111. GUTTERS Gutters. Jennings* improved iron gutters. Diller, Caskey & Keen, 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Gutters. Garland's. A gutter with a reputa- tion. Geo. M. Garland Co., Des Plaines, III. MISCKLLANEOUS. Sunlight double ^lass sash. Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co., 934 E. Broadway, Louisville, Ky. Pillsbury's Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. Plllsbury, Galesburg, III. Cut flower and design boxes, all sizes. O, C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Tobacco Stems. H. Munson, 1405 Wells St., Chicago. Return traps. Taylor Steam Specialty Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Pipes, flues and greenhouse fittings. Illinoia Pipe Mfg. Co., 2113 S. Jefferson St., Chicago. Gravity Soil Carriers. Mathews Gravity Car- rier Co., Merrlam Park, St. Paul, Minn. Photographs of horticultural subjects. Nathan R. Graves, 413 Hayward Bldg., Rochester. N. Y. Wagner plant boxes for palms, boxwood, bay trees, etc. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sld- ney, O. Sunlight double glass sash for hot-beds and cold frames. Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co., 934 E. Broadway, Louisville, Ky. POTS. PANS. ETC. The Red Pot. C. C. PoUworth Co. AU roads connect with Milwaukee. Cherry red standard flower pots. The Mt. Gllead Tile & Pottery Co., Mount Gllead. O. Pots. J. A. Bauer Pottery Co., 415-21 Ave. 33. Los Angeles, Calif. SEEDLING TRANSPLANTER. For Sale — My ^edling Transplanter. With it you can set in 5,000 plants per day. Send for circular. Albert A. Sawyer, Forest Park, IlL STAKES. Cane Stakes. Standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 50O for $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per 100, 60c; per 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. A. HERRMANN, Cape Flo'wera, all colors, Cjcai Leaves, Metal DeslpiR and all Florist SoppUes. — Send Tor Prices — «0M12 Eist 34lh »., NEW YORK. »<»»^^%^» iGREfeNHOl|SES*ii M, «♦♦•♦»♦♦♦'•♦♦♦♦■ We solicit the oppor- tunity of proving that you can get longer service and easier operation from an Advance Ventilating Ap- paratus than any other inachine on the market. Just write us, giving the dimensions of yonr houses and we will send estimate by return mail. Our catalog might come in handy; write for it. ADVANCE CO., Richmond, Ind. TheMastinAfltomatic White- wash and SprayiDg Machme Is Reliable, Practical and Durable. When the machine Is filled to within six inches of the top, a few strokes of thr pnmp wUI compress enoael all in the tank to produce a coDttouous mist-like spray for 15 minutee. Write (or Catalog and details to Department C. Sold throuch Seedsmen. Dealers in Florists' and Poultry Supplies. J. G. MASTIN Sc CO. ^1 24 Wert Lakf St. CH ICAGO. ItL. Lock the door before the horse is stolen, and insure your glass before it is broken. For paticulara concerninc Hall Insnrance, address JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary SADDU RIVKR. N. i. BURNBD CI^AY Tile Benches and Tile BottoaxM Gives resnlts.Tbree styles of benches. locLodinff Iron l^pe Frame, with Tile Bottom and Side*. Write for descriptive circular and deliTtred prices. Any size benches. Tile Side« THE CAMP CONDUIT CO. Gvfield Bide.. Cleveland, O. TIMF 1^ MONFV Save H the time greening your limL IS mVllLI designs by using Florists' Greening Pins. 20c per lb., and you get from 1000 to UOO to the lb. Ten lbs. or over, 15c per lb. Write for prices on larger quantities. Wm . Schlatter A Son , Sprlcefield Mass. \ You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reterence Department, Write Us About It tgii. The American Florist. 1256 200 0/- Our sales to florists for 1910 wer« 20011 In- creMe OTcr 1909 and every customer satisf ed. RETURN TRAP Exhaust VsIvaAdjust. meat Waterlnlet Stctm Inlet Plug Taylor Steam Specialty Co., BATTLE CREEK, MICH. Write Dep«rtment A for new catalotus. WILKS' Hot Water Boilers ARE THE MOST ECONOMICAL Boiler for Greenhouses No Nl^t rireman Required witbonr SELF-FEEDINB HOT WATER BOILERS. Send tor Catalog and Prices. g. WILKS MFG. CO., 3503 Shields Ave. CHICAGO. Ireer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenbouses Drive easy and trueu because both bevels are on the same tide. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Point is patented. Nootherslike it. Order from your dealer./ or direct from us. 1000,75c. postpaid. Samples free. BENRT A. DREER.I 714 CheBtnnt Street^ Fbllsdslphla. SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rnst GLAZING FOINTS Are positively tbe best. Last forever. Otii 30,()O0 poand> now in use. A snre preventatlv* ol (laii>llppln£. Effective on large or amall elan. Baty to drive. Eaay to extract. Two ilzes H and H. 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra: 7 lb«. for $2.60 ISlba. for$5.00. byeipreaa. For sale by the trad*. RANDOLPH E McCLEMENTS, Successors to Cbas. T. Slebert. Bamn & Beatt; Sts., Plttsbnrg. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25tb St.. NEW YORK. FLORIST'S SUPPLIES. We Manatactare all Onr lAtUd Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers in QlasB- ware. Pottery, Decorative Qreena and all PlorisW Requisites. Please mention the American Florist when ■urriling. Santa Claus Myth. You remember that the Trouble Man told you not so long ago how mad he was at Jim Smith when he woke him out of that .Santa Claus dream? When I read it, it at once popped into my mind that some day when a lot ci you growers thoroughly wake up to how yon have been spending your good hard dollars for houses that are not an investment, but an expense, that some of you are going to be pretty sour about it. If that day happens to be this Xmas, and your good intentioned neighbor, who has his money invested in onr Iron Frame Houses, comes along and wishes you a Merry Xmas, it's our notion he won't get a very happy reception. Now you may think that such talk is "just for advertising purposes," but be that as it may, here is a thot that you better think over good and hard before you build this coming year. Here it is : It costs more to put up a cypress house than it does our Half Iron Frame (a good deal mere). It costs no more to put up our Iron Frame House than it does our Semi- Iron In widths from 40 feet up. Sooner or later the man who builds all cypress bourses will build better— he'll have to. And while he is building, inasmuch as there is so little actual difference in the expense of our Half Iron and the Full Iron Frame, why not jump straight from the cypress house to an Iron Frame one? Let us give yon some actual facts and figures. It will open your eyes. Best way to do it is to have us come and talk it over; then you can fire all the questions you want at us. Hitchings 8l Company Write To or Call at our General Offices ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY N. Y. Office, 11 70 Broadway. Chas. Metcali. a veeetable erower ot Milford Mass.. first built an all cypress house— then he passed riglit bv the Half Iron Frame Construction and bought one of our Full Iron Framers. 40x216. We are just comp etins; another lor him of same size. Ask him what he thinks of Iron Frame Houses— and why he buys ours. 1256 The American Florist. Dec. 23, Where There Is Condensation there is need for a Morchcad Steam Trap Condensation in steam lines is akin to matter out of place — means wasted energy. If your lines are sluggish— if your houses are not of uniform tempera- ture, write us. We guarantee to drain your lines perfectly— return the pure, hot condensation to your boiler without pump or injector or make no charge for the trial. Obey that impulse — write now. Send for "Book on Condensation." Morehead Manufacturing Co., Dept, "N," DETROIT, MICHIGAN -Stocks Carried in Philadelphia Birminsbam, Ala. Memphis. Tena. Los Aoffeles Chatham, Ontario San Francisco Cattle Manure in Bags Shredded or Pulverized Pure — dry— uniform and reliable. The best of all manures for the greenhouse. Florists all over the country are using it instead of rough manure. Pulverized Sheep Manure ^^ Absolutely the bestSheep Manure on the market. Pure manure and nothing else. The best fertilizer for carnations and for liquid top-dressing. Unequalled for all field use. Write for circulars and prices. The Pulverized Manure Company, 32 Union stock Yards, Chicago ^ are easy to Rill witli The fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bag 100 lb>. Satisfaction piiaiautPed or nioiiey back ; why try cheap substitutes that makers do not dare to jaiarantee '.' THE H. A. STOOTHOFF CO., HOtlNT TERKON, N. T. Uention the American Florist when writing A STB C A v^ (ji'eenliouse^la^ F.O. PIERCE CO. 12 W. BROADWAY NrW YORK MASnCA Is elastic and tenacious, admits of expansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without breaking of other glass, as occurs with putty. Lasts longer tban putty. Easy to apply. Mention the American Florist when toriting Tobacco Stems Strictly clean and stront. from high grade Cigar Tobacco only. Freshly stripped and baled daiilv at factory in 300 lbs bales. Large or small orders promptly shipped. Write or 'phone if you want A No. 1 Tobacco Stems. H, MUNSON. re . North 572. 1405 Wills St., CHICAGO. y» ^»> ^11^ >«>-^k«>^to«9> GRAVITY SOIL CARRIER In conveying Bench Soil into or out of Greenhouses, Saves Money, Labor and Wear and Tear on Benches and Houses PEIRCE BROTHERS, Waltham, Mass., use onr Gravity Soil Carrier and say "Tbe Carrier easily paid for Itself the first week we bad It la operation. ' INEXPENSIVE. For further particulars and prices address Mathews Gravity Carrier Co., ^t''pTu^ 'mX: Usa OBr patHt lro§ BeiGk FtWip Hi R«ef 1^ ^ m'kJENNINGS" IRIONGUTTER. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS Bar Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send (or Circulars. DIL^ER, CASKEY & KEET^ . W. Corner Sl^Qi and Berk Streets. PHUADOtHIA. VENTIUTIN8 APPARATUS Nikoteen fer sprayiae plants and I Nikoteen refined: it Itclaao aad e Nikoteen The most eSsctiy* and economical material tbMe ii fer sprayiae plants and bloema, lasktlllullyeatract- ed from leal to bacco and carefully re^ed: it It clean and easy to apply. doestbework when yasiorised either lo pans, on pipes or erer aflame. Fnll Pint Dottles. SI J90. Nikoteen Aphis Pnnk Specially prepared for fumicatlas cieaed house*. It vaporizes tbe Nlcoline eyenly and without waste. Nothlnv keapt a hoiiae free from Aphis so cheaply. Pric« $6.50 per ca$8 if 12 pvitfiiNd faaai All Seedsmen. THE BEST Bug Killer and Bloom Saver For PROOF Write to P. R. PALETHORPE COMPANY, OwensdsoFO.Ky itmtion the A.merican Florist when writinn Carman's Antipest INSECTICIDK AND FUNGICIDE For the Garden, Orchard and Greenhonte Non poisonous and harmless to vegetation. mis Green Fly, Aphides, Bark Uce, Tbrlpa. Mealy Bug, Red Spider, Scale, Wire worms. Ants and Sings. This is the Grower 8 Friend. Handy to nse. cheap and efiective. mixes readily In water. Destroys all Insect pests and keeps down filth. Circulars on appli- cation. $1.50 per gallon. Also in anarts, half gallons and in bulk, PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., FLUSHING, N. Y. Approved by the New York State Agricnl- tnral Dept, Certificate No, 223, July 8. 1910 Guaranteed under insecticide act. 191S SerliiJNo,91 of U, S. Aerlcultural Dept, 1 Uention the American Florist when writina igii. The American Florist. 1257 Destroys Green. Black White Fly, Thrips Red Spider, Mealy BuK, Scale and all Plant Sucking Insects. An Excellent Cleanser (or Decorative Stock. $2.50 per gaUoa; $1.00 per oaart. United States and Canada. mmm\ Has no equal (or destroyint; Mildew, Rust and other Plant Fungi. FuNGiNE will'cure bench rot, and is proving an excellent remedy for the protection of cut tings and young stock against the vaiious blights. $2.00 per gallon; 75c per qnart. United States and Canada. For Sale by Seedsmen. Manufactured by Aphins Manufaeturing Company MADISON N. J. THE STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINERY The old reliable tnnrhtifn are the most powerfnl, least complicated of any oa the market The Standard Steam Trap Ask someone who is nseiag a Standard for hii oplnkw of it. Write for catalogue. E. HIPPARD CO., Youngttan, eUt Mention the American Florist when writing i / \ ► CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. A \ / L OF HIGH ORAOE." Boilers For GREENHOUSES See Our Catalogue. fSmafen 6IBLIN & CO., Utica, K. Y. Trade Directory PRICE: $3.00, postpaid AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 SoDth Dearborn St , CHICAGO. The Importdnce of This Reason Book. BEFORE talking about the Reason Booklet itself, let us first ask you a question or two: When you buy anything of import- ance involving the expenditure of several hundred or thousands of dol- lars, do you rely entirely on your own individual information, and go right out and buy it? Of course you don't. In making your final decision, are you not strongly influenced by the opinion of some one who has already bought— and is satisfied? Doesn't the fact that this or that per- son, company or institution of prom- inence has put their stamp of appro- qal on it, by putting their money into it, carryagood deal of weight with you! This being so, then naturally enough you will buy a green- house much the same way. Suppose, for instance, you want to know thoroughly about the I'-Bar Greenhouse, and hive Ijeen wondering if thereareany houses in vour vicinity vou could see; wouldn't a booklet giving you the names of all U-Bar owners and the character and extent of the greenhouse they own, be of interest and assistance to you? Let us suppose still further, that yon want to confirm your decision to buy a U-Bar house by seeing who some of the otheis are who arrived at the same decision and built; wouldn't a booklet grouping such names in a readily get-at-able way be jnst the thing you want? That's why we made just such a booklet. It's called "Reasons." The Reasons themselves are told in 93 words, right at the start— the rest is given over to a unique and interest- ing arrangement of the locations and owners of U-Bar houses built in the last few years. Send for this Booklet. With it we will mail you our catalog and a sec- tion of the U-Bar itself — so you can see exactly what the U-Bar is. Tlie r-Baf itself is milled l-o yi. ;i ereeu bo.x like this. U-BAR GREENHOUSES PIERSON U-BAR CO ONE MADISON AVE. NtWYORK CANADIAN OFHCt lO PHILLIPS PLACt MONIRtAL To TeD All the Good Points of Our Construction in this advertisement are planning any tions, it will .pa is impossible. If you rebuilding or addi- you to write ua. TRUSSQ) SASH BAR AND RONFRAnE HOUSES CONCRETE j BENCH MOULDS AND GREENHOUSE APPLIANCES 1258 The American Florist. Dec. 23, USERS 5tffAB0UT:KR0E5CHELL BOILERS Saved Two Carloads of Coal; Docs Not Need to Fire Boiler From 11 p. m. to 6 a. m. Your No. 9 Boiler 16x88, one house 20x86, thermometer 18 degrees me perfect satisfaction, keep still when I meet a me in coal bills. With ■which is now heated by have to buy again. IS heating my entire range of two houses, 18xl.T_', one house 6x108, two houses and one house L'4x50, and will easily take care of 6,000 sq. ft. more. With the outdoors, fire at 1 1 p.m. and not again until 6 a.m. The boiler surely is giving I have Bsed one steam and five hot water boilers. I like your boiler and cannot brother florist, but must tell him about your boiler and how much it has saved my last boilers I required four to five carloads of coal to heat the same space your boiler with about three carloads of coal. You for another boiler when I H. M. HnMFEi,D, Frankfort, Ind. aOTW^fTSor* iiiil^3i?aa?iia|t5^^^^ Get the big prices on the early market The two layers of glass let your plants have all the light all the time This causes them to mature earlier — be- come hardier — sturdier. When the plants grown utider single glass sash (that must be covered) are still small and weak, your plants under Sunlight Sash will be ready for the field. The resulting crops will get the h\Z prices. 'Start now for early Spring Plants Gel some Suniieht Sash and have ytiur cabbage, cauliflower, to- Diaio or other plants, etc.. ready to set out as soon as the weather permits. Send for these books, one is our freecataloe: the other is a boolc on hot-beds and coid-fraines by Pro- fessor Massey. It is authoritative and of vital interest to all growers, florists and garden- ers. 4c in stamps will bring Professor Massey's book in addition to the catalog. Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co. The Regan Printing House LAKGI RUNS Or CATALOGUES wsm FOR riGURIS. 527 Piymoidh Place, CHICAQO Florists ! INSURE YOUR PLANTS at but • trifling cost WINTER «^I-^LEHMAN Over Half a Million in use by Florists, etc. The cost of heatine is only TWO CENTS for TWELVE HOURS CONTIN- UOUS HEAT. Send for descr ptive circular to WAGON HEATER LEHMAN BROS., JAS. W. ERRINGER, MANUFACTURERS, General Western Sales Agent, 1 0 Bond St., NEW YORK. 20 £. Randolph St., CHIC A GO Mention the American Florist when writing Pecky Cypress Pecky Cypress Is the greatest money saver discovered In years. Will last at least three times as long as any other wood for bench matetW. We can make immediate shipments at all times from onr large stoc^. Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathing, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. 'WRITE FOR PRICBS, ADAM SGHILLO LUMBER GO. Hawthorne and Weed Sts., CHICAGO. Telephones: Lincoln 410 and 411 CUT FLOWER ' AND Design Boxes All tiiet. lowest prleei. Write, C. C Pollworth Co^ MnWAUKEE, 1 s m ffil 1^ HI EVANS' Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Catalan Qoakcr City Macbine Works, Ricnmoad.Ind BICHBINDER BROS., S18-20MUwankeeATe., CHICAGO. Florists* Ice Boxes MaouTacturers and Dealers of Store and Office Fixtures. Tel. Monroe 5616. igii. The American Florist. 1259 iiMte# Have Two L. & B. Houses and Have Graded for Another. WC are not denying that we had troubles of our own to get the firm of Myers & Samtman (so well known in the Philadelphia sec- tion) to build one of our Sec- tional Iron Frame Houses. Wc have a notion that their an- cestors were from Missouri, for they certainly had to be "Shown." Not that we haven't the superior construction to show, ' but that Myers & Samtman wanted a thorough understand- Lord & Burnham Co. The last house is equipped with our new chain operated ventilating gear. Four runs of sash can be operated from the one point — two runs at the one time. Doesn't that sound good to you ^ Send for facts, figures and photos. jng of its superior points, and they got them. We recently wrote them, asking their frank opinion of their house, for use in this par- ticular ad. This is their reply: "You might say Myers & Samtman built one of your Iron Frame Houses in 1910 and another in 1911, and, being so well pleased, have graded for another. Also that they feel the iron - constructed houses are permanent structures — not temporary ones like the wooden structures we used to build." Factories: Irvington, N. Y., and DesPlalnes. III. NewYoiif Boston Philadelpbia Chicago St. James Building. Tremont Building. Franklin Bank Bldg. Rookery Bldg. FIRST-CLASS Second liaDd Boilers Fully Guaranteed Note the low prices quoted on these Boilers suitable fcor greenhouses. We would suggest ordering at once if you wish to take advan tage. 2 42 in, X 10 ft, Rewanee Fire Box Boilers $150 00 2 42 in. I IIH It. Kewanee Fire Box Boilers 175 00 1 54 in. X 12ft. Hot Water Internally FiredBoiler 200 00 \ 54-in. X 12 ft Internal Fired Steam Boiler 225 OC 4 60in. X 16-fl. Horizontal Tubular Boilers Each 275 00 All kinds of first class secocd hand Boiler Tubes, Piping, Fittings. Valves, etc. Write for our latest Price List No. 47. CWCAeO HOUSE WRECKING CO. 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO (Sine abfolute 9?o{l)n)cnliig!cu ! ^iermit $1.00 fiir jrein abonnemen) (E§ ift bie 5pfltd)t eincS Seben prompt fiii ben „SImerican glorift" «u bcja^Icn, hjeii biefer eine ab[oiute JJot^tcenbigtett fii' ' ieben JSIumenjiiditer ift. Garl SJtoegner, aiobama. Attention!! Glass Buyers!! GREENHOUSE GLASS. Yon will save motiey if yon obtain onr prices before you buy. Qnality A No. L Prompt sliipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint Tlie most dorable wWte paint for tliia purpose. Half barrels, (36 gallons) per gal., $1.76. 6 gal. pails, per gal., |1,80. H. IVI, HOOKER COMPANY, WHOIvBSALE GLASS AND PAINTS, umg i>ut.no« pfeone 651-659 Well Washingion Bouievvd, OIICAGa Monroe 4»94. ^„ Despletae. Street. 50^ SAVED Pipes, Flues aad Casings tborourhly overhauled asd ruafiB teed. QreenhoBH Fittinrs of aTary descriptioo. ILLINOIS PIPE & MFG. CO., 2118 8. Jefteraon St., CHICAOO Mention the American Florist when writing WE are way ahead of last year in the volume of our collection business; but still we can do yet more. Do not wait but send us now all your over due accounts. Rates and methods on appli- cation. 11i( National Fleritt's Board of Trade .Hiw^oilii Uention the American Florist when writing 1260 The American Florist. Dec. 2j, THE GIARANTEED GREENHOISE what sort of a guarantee does your local planing mill g.ve yon on greenhouse material? What sort of a guarantee does the interior finish manufacturer give you on greenhouse'material? What sort of a guarantee can any firm give that is obliged to go out and buy most of the material after they get your order? Now we are serious about this guarantee proposition. For many years we have tried to devise a method of identifica- tion for our material so that we could unconditionally guarantee it. We think we have at last hit on a plan, We have not worke*. Send (oTOdT new cataloflte. Wired Toothpicics l&mk tl.75'. 50.000. r.50. Minofactired bT "fOR THE BEST RESULTS" Use a Superior Return Flue B<^ler for Greenhouse Heating SEND FOR CATALOGUE Superior Maciiine & Boiler Works 846-848 W. Superior St., CHICAGO, nx. DON'T Let price be the only consideration. W J. GOWEE. SmdpI* free. Berlin, N. T. For lale by dealer!. King Greenhouses Satisfy the most discriminating, because they are strong and lasting and easy to keep in repair. They keep yon from WORRY and give ^^u time to grow things, and that is what a green- honseman w.^ts. Send tor Question Blanks. KING CONSTRUCTION CO. Home Office and Facto. y: NORTH TONA WANDA, N.v Eastern Sales Office : No. 1 Madison Avenue, NEW YORK. For Names Use The Trade Directory Price $3.00 M ftOHST ffmerica is "the Praw of ths UbssbI; thers may be more namfnrt Rmidsbips, but we are the £rst in touch Unknown Seas,' Vol. XXXVII. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, DECEMBER 30, 1911. No. 1230 TheAmerigan Florist TWENTT-SIXTH YEAR. Copyright, 1911, by American Florist Company Entered as Second-Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois. under act of March 3, 1879. . Published Evert Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address; Ameno, Chicago Subscription, United States and Mexico, 81.00 a year; Canada «2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August, 1901. Address all correspondence subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co. , 440 S. Dearborn St. , Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— Geo. Asmus, Chicago, President; Richard Vincent, Jr., Baltimore, Md., Vioe- Pres.; H. B. Dorner, Urbaua, 111., Sec'y; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treas. Officers-Elect — Richard Vincent, Jr., Baltimore, Md., Pres. ; August Poehlmann, Chicago. Vice-Pres.; John Young, New York, Seo'y; W. F. Kabtinq, Buffalo, N. Y., Treas. Next meeting at Chicago, August, 1912. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Twenty-sixth annual convention to be held at Milwaukee, Wis., 1912. John J. Stephens, Columbus, O., Pres.; Bellet Lawson, Jr., River Grove, III., Sec'y-Treas. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Annual convention and exhibition November, 1912. Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J., Presi- dent; C.W . Johnson. Morgan Park, 111 ., Secretary AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition at Detroit, Mich., January 10-12, 1912. A. Fabenwald, Ros- lyn. Pa., President; Philip Bbietmeyer, Detroit, Mich., Vice-President; Benjamin Hammond, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N, Y., Secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at Detroit, Mich., January 10-12, 1912. J. A. Val- entine, Denver, Colo., President; A. F.J. Baub. Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indian- apolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Next meeting and exhibition, August, 1912. I. S.Hbndbiokson, Floral Park, N.Y., President; L. Mbbtox Oasi, Orange, Mass., Secretary. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Neit meeting at Boston, Mass., 1912. W. H, DOHH, KaniaiCity, Mo., Prei.; F. L. Mulfobd Waiblngton, D. O., 8«o'f -Treas. TBE CHRISTMAS BUSINESS. Good Trade Everywhere. A general increase in the amount of business done during the holidays of 1911 is reported from all sections of the country. The weather in most of the large cities and throughout the land was very propitious, not only for the sale of plants and flowers, but also for the delivery on Sunday and Mon- day. The increase in business is re- ported all the way from 10 per cent to .")0 per cent. The trade in well-grown flowering plants shows a steady in- crease and has become the great fac- tor of Christmas business. Roses and carnations were not so plentiful as a year ago and in some cases are re- ported of not so good a quality. The reduced quantity, however, was the cause of advanced prices, which in many cases swelled the total amount of business while in others it caused a falling off in the quantity sold. Other stock was received in most cases in supply to meet the demand and the prices were about the same as last year, but there was a general better cleaning up of all stock than last year. The practice of pickling of carnations has had a serious effect with some cus- 'tomers in some sections, they refusing to buy them, being afraid that they will not last. The violet crop was large and in all the large centres there were plenty to meet the demand. An im- mense business was done in Christmas greens, the decorations being very gen- eral and the high grade stock sold up cleanly. Atlanta, Ga. — The flowers were of excellent quality and all in fine shape for Christmas, writes The Atlantic Greenhouse, and the trade will show an increase of twenty per cent over last year. There were plenty of roses and carnations and prices were higher than the year before, and the fine weather was greatly responsible for the improvement in quality. There was not much call for bulbous flowers. Blooming plants sold better, especially cyclamen and poinsettias, which took the lead. Azaleas were not very good this year. The Christmas as a whole, was the best we ever had, the holly and decorative greens sold out clean and the prospects for the New Year are bright. Brampton, Ont., Can. — An increase of 10 per cent is reported in the holi- day trade this yfear by T. W. Duggan, manager of the Estate of H. Dale. Our trade is wholesale only and while the prices were about the same, yet there were neither enough roses nor carna- tions to meet the demand. There was a good supply of violets enough for all requests and there was also a sufljcient quantity of bulbous flowers. The stock was all of good quality, as fine as last year. The general conditions of trade are good. Lynn, Mass.— The particular feature of the business this year was the early buying, writes F. J. Dolansky We %vere practically sold out of plants as early as Friday. The increase in business was twenty-five per cent over last year. The supply of cut flowers was about equal to the demand, prices ruling about the same as last year, and the quality was somewhat better, the sale of flowering plants was large and increases every year. Cedak Rapids, Ia.— There was a large increase in the Christmas trade over last year, being fully forty per cent says Grant Newport. Our trade is wholesale, so we do not have the op- portunity to know much of the retail market. The supply of cut flowers was good, fully equal to the demand and the quality was better than last year The demand for flowering plants was mostly for cyclamen and poinsettias. Utica, N. Y.— Business this year was about the same as last, reports J. C Bigelow & Son. There was a good sup- ply of roses and carnations and plenty of bulbous stock, but violets were scarce. The quality of the flowers was not as good as usual, the warm weath- er having made them soft. The de- mand for plants was about the same with the exception of poinsettias for which there was a large sale. Peoma, III. — We cleaned up every- thing, says B. Juerjens, and the sup- ply about equaled the demand. The business this year was about the same as that done in 1010. Roses were of good quality and so were carnations, but there were not enough of the lat- ter, while prices were the same as last year. The sale of plants was not so large as the year previous. Holly was scarce and poor. 1262 The American Florist, Dec. JO, LINCOLN", Neb. — As near as we can ascertain the Christmas trade was about 40 per cent more than last year, reports C. H. Frey. The merchants in many lines of business complained that trade was not up to expectations but it was not so with the florists. The cash sales were larger than ever and there was little complaint of high tirices. There was probably one or more plants or boxes of cut fiowers delivered to over one-half of the homes of the city. The prices of cut flowers were about the same as last year, but there were not nearly enough flowers to supply the demand, and the quality was better, especially of roses, carna- tions and poinsettias. Bulbous stock was in good supply but sold slowly with the exception of Paper White narcissus and lilies, which sold well. There was a much larger call for cut poinsettias as well as of roses and car- nations of the best grades. The de- mand for flowering plants was in- creased, especially poinsettias, cycla- men. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati and azaleas. Springfield, Mo. — The business this Christmas will show a large increase over that of last year, states W. A. Chalfant, being about fifty per cent. Cut flowers were more in demand than plants and the greatest call was of course for red. Red roses and red carnations had the call, the sale of Richmond roses being especially good. The supply of good stock fell short of the request and prices were from ten to twenty-five per cent higher, but the quality of the stock was much better than last year. There was but little demand for bulbons flowers, they only sell when all other stock is sold out. Azaleas and all colored flowering plants had a good sale, but pots of narcissus and Roman hyacinths went slowly. BATTLE Creek, Mich. — S. W. Coggan states the holiday trade for 1911 was 10 per cent better than in the previous year. The largest increase was for lilants, both blooming and decorative plants cleaned out, everything selling, and there was a large demand for fancy baskets made up of decorative plants. The prices of both roses and carnations were higher. This caused srme falling off in demand which made the supply equal to the requests. Of other flowers the prices and receipts were about the same as last year, vio- lets were, however, short of demand, but there was plenty of all bulbous flowers. The quality of the roses was 'inor, but the carnations were better than in some years. All the other flow- ers were very good. POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. — The business was the best ever is the word from the Saltford Flower shop. We had perfect weather for delivery and the plants did not require heavy wrapping. The stock was fine and there was plenty of it. Basket arrangements of plants are taking the place of boxes of flow- ers more and more every year. Cycla- mens in the large sizes sold extremely well. We did not have enough to go around. The demand for poinsettias both as a vase flower and for cor- sages, made up with lily of the valley or hyacinths worked in between the bracts, make a swell effect and is in- creasing. The sales were larger than ever, both in number and amounts. Lawrence, Kan.s. — There was an in- creased demand for plants this year, writes A. Whitcomb & Son. The trade was about the same as at the last holi- day season, but the prices of flowers were higher, and we never have enough to supply the demand. Flow- ering plants of all kinds sold very well. Start the new year right by send- ing in your subscription promptly. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted bv Robt. Klft, Pbiladelpbia, Pa. Church Wedding Decoration. The wedding decoi-ation arranged by the Smith & Fetters Co. of Cleve- land, O., which we illustrate, was very beautiful and elaborate and was for the Sanders-Clarke wedding, the cere- mony taking place in the Second Pres- byterian Church November 22. Prank M. Smith, who had charge of all the arrangements, came especially from Los Angeles, where he now resides, to plan and execute the elaborate deco- rations. , At the altar were tall standards bearing cathedral candles arranged in pyramidal form reaching very high, each standard having large bunches of white chrysanthemums. Behind these on the altar, which was of white enamel, were draped strings of aspar- agus, through which were fastened bunches of white chrysanthemums. The gold pillars at each side of the altar were caught with fish-net illu- A Formal >M Expression not generally tnowT> that in a quiet way we serve a splendid Orchid and Gar denra trade. We receive daily these rare and beautiful flower? and (aihion them into Cor ^age Bouquets that are dh- tinotive lor their freshness and beauty, because they are made up by flousts who are bouquet makers, ii«hc know their wDrk and enjoy havmg the flowers leave theit fiixgers as fresh as when taken from the vines Beautiful fresh flowers sotrietimes reach their des tination faded and wjted. They were not handled right You run no such nsk bv placing vour onlers here, where ej penenced flonsts arc fafhioning fine flowers into vajious ideas daily For fhe holidays ^ offer the beautiful cTtra large ''=»nety Cattleya Orchid* $1.00 «ach, Cardeniu SOceacA- lUmark^tii Lme Prtos ftyr Thta 3»a3on o' Uu Year «• ScIicH •■ lu\j PtacMi of Qrittt U FmOjUI* Cnttfrtai ll«»«h» A. LANGE, Florist 15 £ M«dlMm SiTMt. batwwn Stat* ftnd Wcbuh Ave T»l, Cwitnl 3777-3778 AnUHiMtlc 42072 CorMBe Bouqtuta of Orchid* One of A. Lange's Recent Advertisements in the Chicago Tribune — Much Reduced. sion which came down to the candle standards on the floor; in this netting COO American Beauty roses were fas- tened which gave a touch of color t'hat enhanced the beauty of the altar setting. In front of the altar two immense bunches of chrysanthemums on standards marked the position of the bridal party during the cere- mony. At each corner in the front of the church pyramids of standards with candles were arranged in a sim- ilar manner as the altar. Two pillars in the balcony were arranged with American Beauties in tree form. The large chandelier in the center was draped with southern smilax and white chrysanthemums. At the en- trance for the bridal party a twelve foot arch of white chrysanthemums was raised and large bunches of the same flowers were fastened on every other pew. One thousand American Beauty roses and thousands of white chrysanthemums were used in the dec- oration. The bride carried a large arm bunch of lily of the valley on one side of which, tied with lace, were sprays of white lilac. The maid of honor car- ried a similar bunch of Mrs. Taft roses, a cluster of white lilac being tied on the side with white satin rib- bon. The bridesmaids' bunches were similar in form and were of American Beauty with white lilac at the side and tied with green satin ribbons The ushers wore gardenias. The house was decorated with masses of American Beauties and white chrysanthemums and the bridal table had three large gold urns filled with Mrs. Taft roses, on the side of which was fastened white lilac and American Beauties tied with Nile green satin ribbon. Spraj's of roses extended from the urns to the plates. The flat service on the table was of solid gold with gold candlesticks. Cbrlstmas at the Cblcag:o Stores. The Christmas business for I'Jll has passed into history as one of the best the trade ever had. The weather was all that could be desired and of the finest that could be had at this season. While Friday was cloudy and looked like rain yet by noon it cleared off and was pleasant. Saturday was clear and warm and Sunday and Christmas were the same. The result was that the stores were crowded and the fine show- ing of plants melted before the warmth of the customers. Sunday and Monday were especially fine for delivery, which is always such a great boon to the busy proprietors, saving much time in wrapping and also guaranteeing safe delivery. Many of the stores declare the trade as the best they have ever had and one busy proprietor had just time to say "We are doing too much Ijusiness." The use of holly through- out the city and suburbs was very large, the windows in the residential part of the city being freely decorated with wreaths, in fact the window which contained no decoration was particularly noticeable, the hanging of wreaths being so general. Christmas trees were sold in large numbers and it was a beautiful sight on Christmas night to walk through the streets and see the trees beautifully decorated and with candles and colored lights in nearly every window. The holly of the best grades was all sold two days before Christmas and the manufactur- ers of wreaths were pushed to the limit to supply the demand. The stores presented a beautiful dis- play, the plants and flo\vers being ar- ranged in the liest possible manner to induce the customers to purchase their Christmas gifts. The walls and ceil- ings were festooned and Christmas bells were hung both singly and in groups. Blooming plants were a promi- nent feature both single as specimens and in large and small combinations in baskets and in decorated boxes. Poin- settias were lavishly shown and some choice stock was seen with all the deal- ers. Azaleas were the popular plants everywhere and were quickly sold, these being entirely sold out at some places as early as Saturday morning. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine and Glory of Cincinnati were to be seen in splen- did shape. Some very fine Erica me- lanthera were offered and well grown ardisias were also displayed. Cyclamen sold well and some of the plants were exceptionally well grown, being well clothed with foliage and with a profu- sion of bloom. Lily of the valley in jgii. The American Florist. 1263 CHURCH WEDDING DECORATION. ArraDKed by Smith & Fetters Co.. Cleveland, O., November 22. 1911 1264 The American Florist. Dec. 30, pots were nicely grown and both Prim- ula sinensis and obconica were to be had in finely grown stock. Otaheite oranges well fruited and of good color were offered at the stores carrying the higher priced grades of stock. A fea- ture at many of the stores were arau- carias with small bows of red ribbon tied on the branches. In flowers all were well supplied with the finest stock, large vases of Ameri- can Beauty and Richmond roses were prominent as well as fine Killarney an,d other roses. Viplets, lily of the valley, and orchids wVe used largely for corsages, and there was a fine stock to be had at all the stores. Red carnations were in' great demand and the other colors sold well. Cut poin- settias were to be seen everywhere but they did not seem to meet with the de- mand that they have in some years heretofore, .still it may be that the supply was far more than it has been ia oilier years. The dealers all rivaled each other in displaying the stock, to the best advantage and the stores' were all a glorious sight on Friday and Sat- urday, each one having some promi- nent feature or manner of showing the plants. A few of the most attractive offer- ings are enumerated below. In the do\vil-tojs'n stores Fleischman had an elegant display of beautiful plants. A staging was erected on one side of the store and on 'this was arranged mag- nificent specimens of poinsettias, az.i- leats, begonias, cyclamen and othe' plants. One of windows contained finely grown ardisias and in the otlicr were plants of cattleyas in bloom and nicely arranged plant combinations in gilt boxes. Some very fine and expen- sive baskets were also shown. At the Bohannon Floral Co. were some beauti- ful specimen plants, the cyclamen es- pecially being extra large and beauti- fully flowered. Plant baskets were a very attractive feature, they being of different styles and sizes to meet the requirements of the different custom- ers. A. Lange had a grand display of plants and flowers and the store was filled with an immense quantity of splendid stock. Azaleas and begonias were exceptionally fine and a very large business was done all the week before Christmas. H. C. Rowe's en- larged store presented a beautiful ap- pearance with a magnificent lot of azaleas and poinsettias and a splendid assortment of combination baskets. John Mangel's windows were very at- tractively arranged with fine specimen plants and a display of flowers that caught the eyes of the many shoppers passing this busy corner on Wabash avenue. Beautifully arranged baskets of roses and orchids and a grand dis- play of violets were also a feature. Ganger & Gormley presented a fine lot of plants and flowers for their custom- ers' inspection in the pretty store on N. State street. The Alpha Floral Co. had a magnificent stock of both plants and flowers and the sales came so rap- idly on Friday and Saturday that fre- quent trips had to be made to the greenhouses to replenish the stock. The stores on the south side pre- sented a gorgeous display. W. J. Smyth's two windows on Michigan avenue and Thirty-first street were very attractive; one was filled with poinsettias backed by colored beech boughs, and the other was filled with finely grown Erica melanthera. The store contained a beautiful assortment of azaleas and very fine plant baskets in variety. Baskets for ruscus statice and other dried flowers were artistic- ally arranged ornamented with nicely tied bows. At Muir's on Michigan ave- nue were seen a splendid asortment of plant baskets and boxes, the latter be- ing niade of birch bark and they were of all sizes. Poinsettias and ericas were fine, especially the latter, the plants being large and exceptionally well bloomed. The specimen plants were attractively furnished with raffia coverings. C. A. Samuelson had the greenhouse in the rear filled with a beailtiful line of stock. Expensive com- binations of plants in large baskets were a magnificent sight and splendid specimens of poinsettias, begonias, cy- clamen and Othaheite oranges were shown. Camellias in bloom were seen here in fine condition for early winter. Schiller on the west side on Madison street presented a beautifully ar- ranged store with elegant stock. Fine- ly grpwn azaleas, begonias, poinsettias. and other stock with a great assort- ment 61, plant baskets both expensive and of smaller sizes were attractive. The E. Wie"nhoeber Floral Co. filled the oflice and show house on the north side with a splendid assortment of nicely grown azalelas, poinsettias and other blooming plants artistically dis- played. The Adams-Robertson Co. in their new store had a choice collection of flowering plants and the windows were very attractively arranged with the finest of flowers and plants. The business at this store far exceeded the most sai^guine expectations of the pro- prietors. The George Wittbold Co., both Ett Buckingham place and on North Clark street, were well supplied with the best of stock and an im- mense business was transacted. All the stores were nearly depleted on Sun- day, but they all were open most all day and the customers kept coming until night fall selecting their pur- chases, which kept everyone busy all day Christmas making and preparing deliveries. A trip around the stores on Monday morning found everybody extremely tired but all wearing expan- sive smiles. Haury & Sons, Nashville, Tenn. The opening of the store of Haury & Sons in this city, recently, gives Nashville another first-class floral store which' is on a plane equal to the others already established. The day of the opening the store, which we illustrate, was visited by hundreds of citizens. John G. Haury and his brother Lou Haury, Jr., have charge of the store a^t^ij. conduct the business. An Italian orchestra played a fine pro- gramme of music the day of the open- ing. One of the souvenirs of that day was a beautiful little fern dish of china in which the words, "Compli- ments of Haucy & Sons," were blown. The floor is tiled and the store is a very pretty one. • M. C. D. Scale on Palms. Ed. American Florisi : — Can you inform me of the best meth- ods of keeping palms clean of scale and thrips. Subscriber. Fumigating with nicotine paper will keep down thrips. The young scale can be killed by spraying with nico- tine solution, but be sure the spray touches the insect. For the hard- shelled scale the treatment most often used is to dip the plant in a solution of sulpho-tobacco soap. After the plant lias been taken out of the solu- tion it should remain lying on its side until thoroughly drained offs so as not to have the soapy matter run into the soil. To prevent damage to the plant, it is better to place the plant where it will not be in the direct rays of the sun for some hours after being dipped in .the solution. 'W'. Altoona. Pa. — Myers Bros, have moved their store from Eleventh ave- nue to 1016 Green avenue. The store has been beautifully fitted up and a splendid assortment of plants and flowers is displayed. HAURY & SON'S NEW STORE, NASHVILLE, TENN. The American Florist. 1265 CHRISTMAS DISPLAY AT W. J. SMYTH'S STORE, CHICAGO. International Horticultural Exhibition, LOXDON. ENGLAND, 1912. It can now be stated that His Maj- esty, King George V, has just com- municated to the directors of the In- ternational Horticultural Exhibition, to be held at London, England, his in- tention formally to open the exhibition at 12 o'clock on May 22, 1912. This great show will take place in the Royal Hospital grounds, Chelsea, and that it will be open for eight. days. The directors have agreed to give to all Fellows of the Boyal Horticul- tural Society certain special privileges •over the general public in regard to the purchase of tickets for the exhi- bition, and to allow all such tickets, purchased by Fellows of the society to be' transferable. The directors have decided on the following prices of admission ; Before 5 p.m. 5 to 10 p.m. f s. d. £ s. d. May 22 2 2 0 1 1 0 May 23 110 10 0 May 24 10 0 5 0 May 25 5 0 2 6 The prices for all day on May 27 are two pence six shillings and one shilling on the following days of the exhibition. It is gratifying to be able to an- nounce that in the floricultural sec- tion British growers have made a very ready response to the invitations ad- dressed to them. Foreign floricultur- ists from most parts of the world are also applying for exhibition space so that the international character of the show will be well maintained. Horti- cultural sundries will be shown in a state of completeness never before known at an English horticultural show. In every case the awards will be made by a specially qualified jury. The following extracts are from a paper read before the Royal Horticul- tural society by Edward White, the managing director : "The great event of next year, one perhaps may go so far as to call it the greatest h,orticu Rural event of this generation. The grand exhibition held in 186G was an important affair and there have been international displays at Paris, Ghent, Berlin, Haarlem, Flor- ence, Lyons, Turin and other cities. The chief characteristic of our exhibi- tion at the end of May, 1012, will prob- ably be the all-around quality of the exhibits, rather than the supremacy of any one class, except, perhaps, orchids, which has marked other exhibitions, such as the azaleas, camellias and orchids at Ghent and the show of tulips at Haarlem. The difficulty in securing a suitable site was overcome by an arrangement to occupy 21 acres of the grounds of the Royal Hospital at Chel- sea, which include the Ranelagh Gar- dens. The position is ideal, there be- ing two entrances within a few min- utes' walk of Sloane Square station. There is open space for tents covering nearly five acres and there are in addi- tion several broad, shaded avenues, and sheltered and mature gardens, samples of middle Victorian gardening, which will make a perfect background for out-doors exhibits, and rock and water gardens. The largest tent will cover nearly three and a half acres, being 220 yards in length and 45 feet in height, giving a show space of nearly 75,000 square feet. It is' proposed to illuminate the grounds and engage the best military bands. "In comparing the schedule of this great exhibition with that held in 186G there are 428 classes in 1912 against 220 at the earlier exhibition. Exhibi- tions of groups were practically un- known then, while the applications for spaces for groups for this show already number 100. The orchid classes have grown from nine, the largest class be- ing 50 plants, to 29, with two groups of 500 square feet. The largest class for roses 186G was for 20 plants in 8- inch pots. In 1912 there are prizes for groups not exceeding 500 square feet and nine classes for cut roses against one in 186G. Applications for space for collective exhibits have come in from several foreign countries, and the total number of entries already exceed 400, irrespective of the exhibition of horti- cultural sundries, which promises to be the most complete and interesting ever seen. No less than 38 very fine cups and awards have been promised for special premiums. The total prize list will probably exceed £4,000. "A special building has been allotted to scientific exhibits and will contain interesting specimens of the sections of vegetable physiology, genetics, econom- ic entomology and economic mycology. Leading investigators on the continent and in America have promised assist- ance. Many prominent educators from European countries and America will read papers and assist in the discussions at the conference, and in the discussion in regard to legislation in connection with plant diseases. 1266 The American Florist. Dec. SO, THE ROSE. Early Winter Culture. There will 1ie no let up in the rose growers' work as the days grow shorter for there will be many little details to look after each and every one of which is of vital importance. First of all the plants should be gone over and tied very carefully. By this we mean to tie the wood so it will not be overcrowded, and the ties should be placed just below where the flowers are to be cut if the work is done properly. There need be no oc- casion to cut a string or tie at any time to release a bud during cutting. Do not be too anxious to cut down too low on the young stock in order to get a little extra length of stem, especially the Killarneys, as very often if this is done they will fail to break properly. It is far better to leave at , / least two good eyes on top growth •^ and three to five on the canes com- ing from the soil than to check the plants or induce weak growth; en- courage length of stem by maintain- ing vigor in the plants when they should be assisted in every way tfi stand the strain they will be ^suIj- jected to for the next three months. After tying one has a better chance to clean off the beds, and all decaying or yellow foliage should be removed from plants and beds. Keep the sur- roundings clean by all means, and to avoid a bad dose of "Black spot" let up on the syringing somewhat — on tlie Richmond and American Beauty twice a week being SiifBcient during the winter months, but let it be understood that the syringing should be thor- oughly done, using all the pressure possible and spraying the underside of the foliage, otherwise with the in- creased artificial heat the plants will soon be overrun with red spider. It is not advisable to wait until the plants have become spotted here and there with mildew before applying sul- phur. Keep a little on the pipes all the time. The same rule applies to fu- migating, which should be done once every week. Very little fumigating paper is used and the flowers are never injured by an overdose of smoke in order to kill off green fly or aphis. We have found that by having the night man fumigate just before day- light on a clear morning followed up by a good syringing that there are sel- dom any signs of fly seen in the houses. There should be at least three ther- mometers distributed through each house, one at each end and one in the center. In this way one can detect any variation of temperature in the house and put on a few extra pipes to even things up. If there is a difference of three to five degrees this should be done. Self-registering thermometers incased in a wire case that cannot be tampered with should be placed in the center of each house. These are the least expensive safeguard one can in- stall in the way of a thermometer; at the same time there are several prac- tical electrically operated thermostats that are far superior to the self-reg- istering thermometers, for they can lie wired so as to sound an alarm at any part of the plant or dwelling and we strongly advocate the best, al- though the first cost may be a little more. Do not think for a ' moment that any old thermometer will do, but get a reliable kind and test them by placing them all together side by side and carefully note the difference. If there should be a difference of several degrees mark the ones that vary from the thermometers that j'ou know are correct and have the adjustment made so they will all register alike. If this should not be practical owing to some peculiar construction, be sure when placing them in position in the houses to have a card plainly labeled two degrees low or high as the case may be. There is nothing more important than the maintenance of an even tem- perature in the rose houses day or night. Do not be afraid to leave on a crack of air at least on any mild night. Of course it is not good policy to carry air in the houses and run several coils Rose Lady HUlngdon. El). American Fi.okist : I have been advised to plant the new Rose Lady Hillingdon quite exten- sively the coming season and would like to have your views with regard to this variety. Grower. This rose has been well spoken of by those who have seen it and "Grow- er's" query will be best answered by reproducing here the comments of an expert rose grower who has had am- ple opportunit.v to see this variety in its various stages of growth, as fol- lows : A rose that is receiving much favor- able comment by the retailers who have handled it, and also the growers who have tried its cultivation, is Lady Hill- ingdon. It is yellow in color and of a most pleasing shade and has a most ROSE LADY HILLINGDON AT WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES, NATICK, MASS. extra to bring the house up to normal. Yet there are many nights that with very little firing a little air can be allowed the plants. . E. QUIXCY. M.\.ss. — "William Patterson had a line display of Christmas flow- ering plants. An invitation to the public to visit the houses was duly ap- preciated. N.\SIIU.\, N. H.— Mrs. Ella Churchill, .30 McKean street, and her son, Ber- nard I. Churchill, are having a green- house 20x100 feet erected in which to raise flowers for the Boston market. delicious tea perfume. The color in- creases after being cut and placed in the refrigerator, growing deeper, and this remarkable shade is retained after the flower is wide open. It is a tea rose and resembles the Bride in habit, but the Bride in its best days never made the growth of this beautiful va- riety. Unlike most yellow roses it grow.s well grafted on the Manetti stock. Alex- ander Montgomery of the Waban Rose Conservatories, Natick, Mass., who has succeeded in growing this rose to the highest perfection, has tried it on the igii. The American Florist. 1267 Banksia stock and many others, one special stock being imported from Eu- rope, but the Manetti lias proved tn be the best. It also does splendidl>' grown on its own roots, though not so strong as when on grafted stock. Hi the culture of this rose no pinching is required, for the growth is exceedingly strong and blooming canes .'iU inches in length are freely produced. This va- riety is, in our opinion, certainly a gem and is far ahead of any yellow rose ever disseminated. It has often been remarked by rose growers that one of their great desires was the raising or acquiring of a yellow Bride for which they would be willing to give all they possessed, but we firmly lielieve that the Bride even in its palmiest days could never touch Lady Hillingdon. Our illustrations show this rose as It is grown at the Waban Rose Conserv- atories, Natick, Mass., where it has proved to be a wonderful producer of flowers of the highest quality, which have found ready sale in the Boston stores. The growth of the plants has been remarkable, and at the time that the photographs were taken, which was in August, the appearance of the plants was what would be looked for more in April than at that time of the year. The great difference in the growth of this variety compared to Mrs. Aaron Ward is plainly shown in the illustra- tion of the house, the two being planted beside each other. We advise all rose growers that it will be to their interest to go and see this rose growing, and can assure them that they will be am- ply repaid for any expense incurred and all the time required in making the journey. They will tarry longer in their inspection of it than o/ any rose they ever saw, and we believe will leave fully satisfied that the acme of perfection has Ijeen reached in this new yellow variety. Mac. National Assoclallon of Gardeners. President Thomas W. Logan has made the following appointments on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Gardeners to take effect on January 1st, V.IVZ: To serve for three years : John Shore, Harrison, N. Y.; Peter Duff, Orange, N. J.: Thomas Proctor, Lenox, Mass.; Alexander Mc- Kenzie. Glen Cove. L. I.; William Kleinheinz. Ogontz. Pa.: W. N. Craig,- JCorth Laston, Mass.: James Stuart. Mamaroneck, N. Y. To serve for two years: John Dodds, Wyncote, Pa.; T. j. Kempton, Baychester, N. Y.; Rob- ert Angus, Tarrytown. N. Y.; Earl Schaffer. Tuxedo Park. N. Y.; E. Wet- terlow. West Manchester. Mass.; Rob- ert Bottomley, New Canaan, Conn.; E. Trethewey, New York City. To serve for one year : A. Bauer. Deal Beach, N. J.; J. F. Huss. Hartford. Conn.; H. F. Witney. Fishkill. N. Y.: Alexander Fraser, Newport. R. I.: James Bell. New York City; F. Kirk. Bar Har- bor, Me.; Wm.' Pirie. Buffalo. N. Y. Xavier Schmitt. of Philadelphia, Pa., has been appointed assistant secretary and W. E. Maynard, of New York City organizer for the coming year. The officers elected for 1012 are : Thomas W. Logan. Jinkintown. Pa., president; Martin B. Tillotson, Great Neck, N. Y., vice-president; Martin C. Ebel. Madison. N. J., secretary; Roy H. Caverly, Lowell, Mass., treasurer. Considerable outside interest is be- ing manifested towards the association since its last convention in Madison. N. J., in October. The organization ROSE LADY HILLINCDON. has become much interested in the con- templated international show to be held in New York City in April, I'.tlS, and some of its members are preparing to have large exhibits. A prominent gardener, superintendent of one of the largest private estates in the east, has already declared himself to Chairman Charles H. Totty, of the National nower Show committee, as expecting to bring more than a car load of plants from the estate over which he pre- sides, which is located in one of the adjoining states to New York. Some keen competition may also be looked for from the National Association members at the next annual show of the American Sweet Pea Society, to be held in Boston, in July, 1012, this so- ciety having promised to provide liber- ally for special gardeners' classes. A great growth is looked for in the National Association of Gardeners dur- ing the year 1012. President Logan will call a meeting of the new board of di- rectors early in January to meet in New York City and some important matters will be brought up looking to the future development of this organ- ization, which promises soon to become an important factor in the field of hor- ticulture in this country. M. C. EBEL, Sec'y. Heating Greenhouse and Dwelling. Ed. American Flori.st : Can greenhouses and a dwelling which is attached be successfully heated from one hot w'ater plant? If this can be done, would it be more economical than two separate plants? What size of pipe would be required in the greenhouse? "Where would it be preferable to locate the heating plant, in the cellar of the dwelling or the greenhouses? Would there lie any ad- vantages or disadvantages in adopting such a system? E. B. P. New Jersey. The answers to nearly all of the above questions will depend very large- ly upon the size and location of the houses. If not more than one hun- dred feet apart there will ordinarily be no difficulty in heating them from one plant and hot water can be carried economically much farther than this if there is a difference of two feet or more in the ground level. In case the greenhouse is a small one it can be readily heated from a plant in the cellar of the residence, but with a large plant it will be better to have it located in a separate struc- ture near the greenhouse. 1268 The American Florist. Dec. JO. If not too far apart it will cost less to install one plant, and the expense for fuel and labor will be less. When a large heating plant is located in the house cellar the dust and smoke will be objectionable, but if located in con- nection with the greenhouse there will be less trouble from it than with a plant in each building. L- R- T. Western Association of Nurserymen. The twenty-second annual meeting of the Western Association of Nur- serymen was held at the Coates House, Kansas City, Mo., December 13-14 and the attendance was the largest that had ever assembled at any meeting of the association. The meeting was opened by a masterly ad- dress by President Geo. A. Marshall, followed by interesting papers by Prof S J. Hunter on "Interstate Co- operation"; Prof. L. J. Headles "The Relation of the Agricultural College to Nurserymen;" W. P. Stark (an ab- stract of which appeared m the AMERICAN FLOEIST, issue of December ■^3 page 1244), "The Federal Inspection Bill as Proposed by the Department of Agriculture"; E. S. Welsh, "Na- tional Uniformity of Grades ; L. «• Mayhew, "Replacement"; A. J. Brown "Nurserymen Attending Horticultural Meetings"; "F. H. Weber, "Trade m Ornamentals." J. H. Skinner spoke on the different growths of grafts and advocated the appointment of a per- manent committee on experimenta- tion The papers were listened to with great interest and vigorously dis- cussed. At the morning session of the first day Capt. Watrous introduced m a comprehensive way present condi- tions and the struggle of nurserymen for proper recognition by beneficial law from the government. The mat- ter was referred to a committee con sisting of J. W. Hill, E. S. Welch and Herbert Chase who reported the fol- lowing resolutions which were adopt- ed: Resolved. That this association heartily favors the passage o/a. fed- eral law governing the importation ot nursery stock and standardizing in- terstate regulations pertaining to tne transportation of nursery stock ana recommend vesting the administration of such a law in a commission ap- pointed by the President of the U. b. to be composed of the Secretary of \griculture, the Chief of Bureau of Entomology, two active nurserymen, two active fruit-growers who are members of the American Pomological Society and two official horticultural inspectors; the members of this com- mission to be selected with a view to equal geographic representation. We further recommend that the Western Association of Nurserymen appoint two of its members, prefera- bly W P. Stark of Louisiana, Mo., and Prof. S. J. Hunter of the Univer- sity of Kansas, to attend the meeting of horticultural inspectors F,t Wash- ington, D. C, on December 28 and zy, to co-operate with the legislative com- mittee of the American Association of Nurserymen in the formation and passage of such a federal inspection bill. , ,, That we endorse and commend the action of our national legislative com- mittee of the American Association of Nurserymen in their efforts to secure the passage of such a law. The committee on nominations re- port the following list of officers who were unanimously elected : E. S. Welch, Shenandoah, la., presi- dent. F. H. Weber, Nursery, Mo., vice- president. E. J. Holman, Leavenworth, Kans., secretary and treasurer. F. H. Stannard, Ottawa, Kans.; W. P. Stark, Louisiana, Mo.; J. W. Hill, Des Moines, la.; W. C. Reed, Vin- cennes, Ind.; Herbert Chase, Delta. Colo.; executive committee. The following resolution proposed by E. P. Bernardine was adopted : Resolved : That it is the sense of this association that the time is now at hand that we should abolish the replacing of nursery stock in our re- tail sales and pledge ourselves to work to the end that we may all eliminate this objectionable feature of our re- tail contracts at an early date. Resolutions on the deaths of Maj. ■W. F. Heinkes of Huntsville, Ala., and Gov. Norman J. Coleman were passed. Business was continued until the noon hour of the second day when final adjournment was had and the E. S. Welch rres.-Elei'l Western .Vssofiii lion of Xiirsi-rynien. best meeting the Western Association of Nurserymen has ever held was for- mally ended. E. J. Holman, Sec'y. Cincinnati. INCLEMENT WEATHER. The inclement, rainy weather which has prevailed for the past fortnight let up the few days of the final Christmas rush for the florists, but once that holiday was over the downpour waited only for a few hours, when it again rained with a dogged persistency all day Tuesday. This naturally is caus- ing the growers, especially the carna- tionists, considerable vexation. The Christmas market was good from the growers' and wholesalers' points ot view. Everything but bulbous stock and violets cleaned up. Poinsettias moved very nicely. The growers of this line promise a good cut for New Years. In roses American Beauties and Richmonds were not equal to the de- mand. The supply of the latter was fair and the stock very good. More Killarney, too, might have been used easily without forcing down the price. The offerings in carnations were good, considering the pessimistic reports some gave out a week in advance as to the probable cut. The growers of these state they all have buds, lots of them, in fact, but some bright weather is necessary to bring them out. In other lines the supply of lilies right now is not over large, and the good ones sell well. Violets did not clean yp entirely. The same is equally true of lily of the valley. Paper White nar- cissus have been dragging more or less for a fortnight. The green goods mar- ket is ample. NOTES. Peter Weiland had a good cut of Killarney, White Killarney and Rich- mond for Christmas business. Visitor : William Gardner, manager ot the P. J. Olinger greenhouses at New Castle. Tom Windram has gone to Florida for a brief stay. ' H. Boston. AN EXCELLENT CHEISTJIAS. The trade at Christmas was excel- lent. We predicted two weeks ago that ihere would be no shortage, and our views coincided with the state of the market Up till Saturday business in the markets was normal. The whole- sale shipping trade began Thursday, and kept right up until Sunday night. The wholesalers were the backbone of the market during the last days on carnations and roses. With facilities which they had at hand an enormous amount of stock was moved. H. M. Robinson & Co., N. F. McCarthy & Co., and Welch Bros, all did an excellent business. Carnations, high grade stock, sold at top jirices especially red, but with the quantity which came in Sat- urday the market began to weaken. The improved weather conditions of Saturday helped materially. It rained heavily all night Friday and many growers had the shakes, but with the change upon Saturday cc)iditlons changed. Orchids went from $6 to $'.• per dozen. High class lily of the valley sold well, but ordinary sock went at a^Jout usual prices. Violets on Satur- day were druggy. Greens of all kinds were good and plentiful and had a great call. In roses the average qual- ity was good, but the weather was against the color on Killarney. Never have we seen the latter so much off color, it seemed to be a ghost of its- former self Richmond sold well. American Beauty was good and top prices were ?12 to .$15. Big and little all had their quota of roses, and in few instances did we notice any stock which would not pass muster, and only in one case did w^e notice some that the stem and leaves were black from- stagnant water, and they fairly did smell. W. R. Nicholson, Peter Fisher, and John Barr all had high grade carnations. Easter lilies did not sell well and stevia sold poorly. We hear that the death knell of the American Beauty has been sounded. Something to take its place has been produced which can give length of stem and equal perfume. We hate to see the gem of former days go, but in the march of progress it will share the same fate as those that have gone be- fore. There always will be a certain few who will inquire for it, as it has graced many occasions where associa- tions and past memories will always stand at its back, but if the present acquisition holds good, as good as we have seen it for some months. Amer- ican Beauty will eventually have to accept the fate to which we are all consigned. We are talking of the growing requirements of New England climate, where American Beauty has sometimes been a hard rose to handle, and sometimes we have seen it worse grown where weather conditions in other states were better and more ideal for its production. NOTES. The year 1912 is here. We have all us made many mistakes, as humans, in the past year. Sometimes we got igii. The American Florist. 1269 what wo didn't want and didn't get ■ what wa wanted. We are always look- ing forward to brighter things and bet- ter successes. It is that which keeps us moving and gives inspiration. Per- sonally we have made many new friends since becoming a representative of THE American Florist. We have handed out jolts where we thought they were required, but always in good grace and good feeling. In our writ- ing we will always aim to be fair to every one, look after the interest of our advertisers and give credit where credit is due. We have received many courtesies from those in the trade and extend our courtesies and good wishes for the coming year, and hope we may all be a help to each other and wish each other a Happy and a bright New Year. The regular monthly meeting of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club was held in Horticidtural Hall, December 19. The election of officers resulted as fol- lows : Thomas Peglar, president. W. J. Kennedy, vice-president. W. N. Craig, secretary. Peter Fisher, treasurer. Herman H. Bartsch, Peter M. Miller, William J. Patterson and William Sim, executive committee. Johnson Knight, the genial mana- ger of the Co-Operative Market, re- ceived as a Christmas present a hand- some gold watch and cljain from the members of that market. Mr. Knight is one of those who does his best and makes every effort that he can as manager to make the market a suc- cess. We are glad to see that his efforts are appreciated. Welch Bros, report the best trade of any Christmas they ever had. The American Express Co. placed at their disposal one of their regular ' express teams for three days. "Give the devil his due," and we are giving that to the express company. John Beaton, for many years with R. & J. Farquhar Co., is in the hospi- tal. We hope soon to see him again at his accustomed place in the store. We are glad to hear that "W. N. Craig, the dean of the trade paper writers, is improving from his attack of lumbago. John McFarland had a great quan- tity of high grade lily of the valley which he disposed of at top prices. The Waban Rose Conservatories cut a fine crop of American Beauty and Killarney roses for the holidays. John Barr drove in his team from South Natick and delivered his goods in the city. W. H. Elliott sent in fine Killarney • and Mrs. Aaron "Ward roses. MAC. Cleveland. A BANNEK CHRISTMAS. Almost every florist will admit that this has been a banner Christmas, both in cut flowers and plants, as was proven by the advance orders for stock and a call for more at the eleventh hour. Stock of all kinds was in good supply with the exception of red roses and red carnations. Of these two there were not enough to fill orders in full. American Beauties, the favorite Christ- mas flower, was in the greatest de- mand. This stock was of exception- ally good quality. Pink Killarney were a little pale as to color, but flowers were large and on good stiff stems, and Christmas noon found little if anything on the wholesalers' counters. Paper White narcissus and stevia were in big supply, also Roman hyacinths, but this stock did not sell as well as the high- er priced flowers. Lily of the valley, orchids and bouvardia sold well. Moss wreaths, boxwood wreaths and immor- telles sold exceptionally well. All re- port a good business and all are very tired, so we wish you one and all a very happy and prosperous New Year. C. F. B. OBITUARY. Victor Lemoine. It is granted to but few men to leave behind them such a monument in the world as that which is in every garden where flowers or plants are cultivated left by the late Victor Lemoine who died at Nancy, France, on December 12 in his eighty-ninth year, for where ever plants are cultivated there will surely be found representatives of Le- The Late Sir Joseph^Hooker, Who Died at Sunninjrdale. Enir.. December 10, Aee V5 V'ears. Was for ManytVears Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. The Late Victor Lemoine. Died December 12, 1911. moine's hybrids or introductions. He was without question one of the great- est hybridizers of his age, and an in- troducer of meritorious novelties that have greatly influenced the appearance of all gardens and resulted in adding much to horticulture. Victor Lemoine was born at Delme (Lorraine), France, October 21, 1823, and came directly from a family of gardeners, his ancestors for genera- tions having adopted that profession. He attended college at Vic-sur-Seille, and after completing his studies spent several years in traveling. He then began his work in the profession of his forefathers and was successively employed by Bauman, Bollweiler (Lor- raine; Louis Van Houtte, Ghent, Bel- gium), and Miellez, Lille (France). In 1850 he started in business for himself as a florist and landscape gardener with limited capital at Nancy (Lor- raine). He immediately began his work of hybridizing in which be be- came a master in many and diversi- fied lines, for in 1852 the Revue Hor- ticole mentions his double flowered portulaca. In the succeeding years meritorious novelties were produced in many species, including the poten- tilla, streptocarpus and fuchsia, pro- ducing the first double flowered vari- ety of this plant. In the early sixties the extent of his work became mani- fest for he introduced novelties in the monochaetums, clematis, mimulus delphiniums, pyrethrum, spireas and the first double-flowered zonal pelargo- nium was sent out, Gloire de Nancy, from which all the double-flowered va- rieties now in cultivation have been produced. He also introduced many valuable plants Including clethras, weigelas and Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora. In the years following valuable contributions were continual- ly disseminated and they embraced a great variety of species, abutilons, be- gonia hybrids, saxifrage, weigela and clematis, and in 1874 gladdened the hearts of gardeners with the first dou- ble tuberous begonia which was fol- lowed by others in several colors. In the later seventies he began to produce the hybrid gladioli which have been the progenitors of so many beautiful varieties. Every year now found val- uable additions to floriculture emanat- ing from the work of this great man. In 189.3 Begonia Gloire de Lorraine was introduced and this was followed by new and valuable introductions ev- ery year in many species. The last years of his life were principally de- voted to improving deutzias, peonies, hydrangeas, weigelas and gladioli. Most all of the delphiniums, poten- tillas, pyrethrums, heucheras, penste- mons, gladioli and montbretias in cul- tivation today were originated by or descended from the labors of this man. Mr. Lemoine has been honored by societies in all parts of the world. He was presented this year with the George Robert White medal by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society which is awarded to the one who has done the most in recent years to ad- vance the interest of horticulture, and he was the first foreigner to be awarded the Veitch medal by the Roy- al Horticultural Society of England. He was honorable vice-president of the Central Horticultural Society of Nan- cy, and member of the National Hor- ticultural Society of France, Royal So- ciety of Agriculture and Botany of Ghent, Royal Horticultural Society of Munich and corresponding member of the Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety of Boston. In 1885 he was made a knight and on April 3, 1894, an offi- cer of the Legion of Honor of France. He was honored by his own towns- people by being a member of the town council from 1871 to 1888. Henry F. Reck. Henry F. Reck, son of Julius Reck of Bridgeport, Conn., died at the home of his parents, Saturday, December 16, aged 20 years. He was a very promis- ing young man of a lovable disposition and a great favorite among his friends and acquaintances, and at the funeral which was held at St. Augustine's church December 19, there was a great wealth of floral tributes. The inter- ment was in the family lot at St. Michael's cemetery. 1270 The American Florist, Dec. JO, The American Florist 1885 Twenty Sixth Year 1911 Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1,00 a year. Canada *2.00: Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50 Subscriptions accepted only Irom those in the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the 'American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier* if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS The holiday tnulc 1201 — fi 1 ri-snk' evervwlun-e IL'iil TIlL- ivtail trade 12(12 — Cluirch wi-dding dt'coration (illus. ) 12 —Hose Lail.v lliiliugdon (illus. i 12(111 Natiniial .Association of riardeiiers 12(17 Heating greenh(puse ami dwelling 12(17 Western Association of Nurserymen 12tlS Cincinnati 12fjS Boston 12(58 Cleveland 12(111 Obituary 12(llt — Victor I-enioine (portrait) 12(1!) — The late Su- Joseph Hooker 1 portrait I ... .12(l>t —Henry F. Reck 1280 Society of American Florist.s 1270 Massa* Iiusetis Agricultural College 1270 I'erfume and the color of flowers 1270 The New Year .nuieth 1271) Mietings next week 1271 ^Iil«'aukee 1272 Detroit 1272 Chicagi 1274 Pittsburg 1282 Philadelphia 1282 New York 1284 Washington 1284 St. Louis 1280 The seed ti'ade 1290 — Frenih bulb pi-ospects for 1012 1200 — Individual cnllure of stock sleds 120fl Market gardeners ; . .1204 — Priies of indoor f)-uits aiul. vegetables. ... 1204 — Fertilizing asjiaragus 1204 — Fin-cing rhubart) 1204 The nursery trade .120(1 — Notes from southern California 120(1 Nashville, Tenn 1307 Louisville. Ky ISOO New Orleans 1M12 Start the new year right by .send- ing in your siib.seription promptly. THE eighth annual meeting ot the American Bree: Elier Holmes. Montrose. "Rose t'ulture," February 0: M. A. Patten. Tewksbury. "Carnation Cul- ture." February IG. Information regarding the course may be obtained from Dr. William D. Kurd. Director of Extension Work. Amherst. Mass.. or from Professor E. A. White of the Department ot Flori- culture. Coal for Greenhouse Purposes. En. A:mkri(An Florist: Can you inform me whether there is any literature as to the best coal to burn for greenhouse purposes, wherebv the greatest efficiency can be obtained? Illinois. J. w. E. While there is no treatise upon coal adapted to greenhouse heating, the same rules apply as when coal is used for other purposes. If the word "effi- ciency" is used in a broad sense, as would be necessary if the subject is to be considered from a practical standpoint, such other matters as the cost of the coal and the labor of firing must be taken into account. It would also vary with the size of the plant, as while slack coal might be most economical in large plants where forced draft and mechanical stokers can be used, the better grades of anthracite or Pocahontas would be preferred for small heaters. The questions of freight and hauling might also determine the choice as, when near the mines and with little or n(p hauling, some of the cheaper "run of mine" coals might give more return for the expense than "steam lump" coal from distant mines. Of course the lietter grades of Pocahontas and steam lump coals contain more thermal units than the low grade coals and one can afford to pay 2."). .")0 or even 100 per cent, more for them, according to the quality of each. No definite statement regarding the coal from any section or even from any mine can be given as it may vary even in consecutive shipments from the same mine. Perfume and the Color of Flowers. It is stated on the authority of a German botanist who has been inves- tigating the subject that out of forty- three hundred species of plants culti- vated in Europe only four hundred and twenty hsLve an agreeable per- fume. As has long been understood. Howers with white or cream-colored petals were found to be most fre- quently fragrant, after which come those with yellow, red. blue and vio- let petals in the order named. Only thirteen violet colored flowers had perfume, but this is partly due to the fact that such flowers are not abun- dant in any flora. Of the total num- ber of flowers examined, twenty-three hundred had no perceptible odor of any kind. This does not mean that they have no odor, but simply that they have no odors that man can de- tect: many of them may be fragrant to insects and probably are. More than three thousand of the flowers examined had disagreeable odors of various kinds, but these, again, did not seem to he disagreeable to the in- sects, but on the other hand were of- ten attractive. — The American Bota- nist. The New Year Cometh. This is the time of sadness and farewell, Tlie time of welcome and of new delight: The old year drifts up(m the wind tonight Into tlia( limbo where the dead yeai's dwell. From soini' strange, distant bourne no tongue can tell. O'er moonlit ways and paved with shining white. 'I'lie new. swift-footed year — a vision bright — Comes :(( file ehunor of the idd year's knell! Time (urns his glass! The sands full slowly rnn. I'rcigliteii, in each dropped grain, with mem- Ol'V The failures wroiight. the few successes won! 1 cry. "O Time, what brings the new for men ?" The lirave-tongued bells jieal answer hack to me, ".\ chance to fail, n dvioce to trv again!" — Charles 0. .Tones, in Lippineott's Magazine. igii. The American Florist. 1271 Meeting:s Next Week. Albany, N. Y,, January 4, 8 p. m. — Albany B'lorists' Club, 71 State street. Buffalo, N. Y., January 2, 8 p. m. — Buffalo Florists' Club, 385 EUicott street. Chicago, January 4, 8 p. m. — Chicago Flor- ists' Club. Union Restaurant, 72 W. Randolph Btreet. Dayton, 0., January 1, 8 p. m. — Dayton norists' Club, 37 E. Fifth street. Denver, Colo., January \. — Colorado Florists' Club, T. M. A. Hall. 1739 Champa street. Detroit, Mich., January 1, 8 p. m. — Detroit Florists' Club. 112 Farmer street. Fall River, Mass., January 2, 8 p. m. — Fall River Florists' and Gardeners' Association. Grand Rapids. Mich., January 1. — Grand Rap- Ids Florists' aud Gardeners' Club, office of member. Inaianapolis. Ind., January 2, 7:30 p. m. — State Florists' Association of Indiana, State Bouse. Lake Geneva, Wis., January 6, 8 p. m. — Lake Geneva Gardeuers' and Foremen's As- sociation, News building. Lenox, Mass., January 6. — Lenox Horticul- tural Society. Los Angeles. Calif., January 2. — Los Angeles County Horticultural Society. Louisville. Ky., January 2, 8 p. m, — Ken- tucky Society of Florists' Third and Broad- way. Milwaukee, Wis., January 4, 8 p. m. — Mil- waukee Florists' Club, St. Charles Hotel, City hall square. Minneapolis, Minn.. January 2. Minneapolis Florists' Club. 115 North Sixth street. Montreal, ^ue., January 1, 7:45 p, m. — Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club. Royal Guardians building. 211 Sherbrook street, west. New Orleans, La., January 3. 8 p. m. — German Gardeners' Club, 624 Common street. Newport. R. I., January 3.— Newport Horti- cultural Society. Pasadena, Calif.. January 5, 8 p. m. — Pasa- dena Gardeners' Association, Board of Trade rooms, West Colorado street. Philadelphia, Pa., January 2, 8 p. m. — Flor- ists' Club of Philadelphia, Horticultural hall. Broad street, above Spruce. Pittsburg, Pa., January 2, 8 p. m. — Florists' and Gardeners' Club of Pittsburg, Fort Pitt hotel. Tenth street and Penn avenue. Salt Lake City, Utah. January 2. — Salt Lake Florists' Club, Huddert Floral Co., 64 Main street. San Francisco. Calif., January 6. — Pacific Coast Horticultural Society. Seattle, Wash. , January 2. — Seattle Florists' Association. Chamber of Commerce, Second avenue and Columbia street. St. Paul. Minn., January 2, 8 p. m.— Mln nesota State Florists' Association, 510 Snell Ing avenue, north. Tacoma, Wash., January 4.— Tacoma Flor ists' Assoriation, Hotel Tacoma. Utica. N. Y., January 4, 8 p. m.— Utica Flor ists' Club. Genesee hall. Oneida square. Washington. D. C. , January 2, 8 p. m.— Florists' Club of Washington. 1214 F street, N. W. Wants, For Sale, Etc One Cent Per Word, Casb with Adv. For Plant Advs.. See Ready ReJerence Section. Where answers are to bo mailed from this offlce enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted— B7 a bachelor of 29. as an all-around floiisi'. catnatioDS n specialty. F BlALKCKI. 341 Weaver St.. Rocheiter. N. Y. Situation Wanted— Position as designer, deco- rator or manager for store; trood rofereoces. H G. E.. careSchulz. 550 Fourth Ave., Louisville, Ky. Situation Wanted— By traveling salitman: 15 years' experience: well acQuaioted with plants, seeds and tjoiists' supplies; a bustler: can speak German. Key 340, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— E.\perieDced seedsman wishes to malfe a change: all branches; plantioj:. breeding, growing, cataloguing, packing and selling, farm, vegetable and flower seeds. Key 520. care American Florist. Situation Wanted-By an American: married: strictly soberand reliable: four years' experience in general greenhouse work. Please state wages and particulars in first letter. Address Key 539. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As working foreman or grower by all around florist, propagator and grower of high class cut flowers, potted and bulb- ous stock of all kinds; first class designer: cap- able of taking full charge of an up to daie place and accomplishing the necessary results: Amer- ican, single, age 30; absolutely honest and reli- able, total abstainer, highly reeommended; open for immediate engagement; please stnte wages and particulars. Address R. Klag, Frsderic Hotel Minneapolis, Minn Help Wanted— A good all- round florist wanted; wages, 170.00 per month. biMANTON & Pence. Falls City Nebr. Help Wanted— A good rose grower who knows something about Beauties. State wages wanted. Address Key 544. care ."American Floritt, Help Wanted- A good all around man, one who thoroughly undeisiacds gicwing at d water ing: married man preferred: references. Key 543, care American Florist, Help Wanted— A young lady florist: first class sales lady: good designer: capable of taking charge: reference. Key 530 care American Florist, Help Wanted— Landscape architect, thorough- ly practical in all branches; must be good cor- respondent: apply with references. L. L. May & Co. St. Paul. Minn, Help Wanted— Three or four men who are good quick grafters and budders and understand gen- eral nursery work: state experience and wages desired give reference. W. T. Hoou & Co., Richmond, Va, Help Wanted— Eiperienced gardener lor pri Tate place in country. Must have experience in garden fruit, vegetable and greenhouse work; married man preferred. Refidence with hot water and all conveniences furnished. Apply Jno, T, Milliken, 121 Merchants of Commerce, St. Louis Mo, For Sale— Five greethouses: a bargain: easy terms; profit 16,000 per year T, A. Gettvs, Amarillo, Texas, For Sale— Great Falls Floral Co,'s greenhouses and stock. Splendid opening for a hustler with small capital. B. Kapfel. Great Falls. Montana. For Sale or tease— Florist store and green- house with two-stoiy dwelling; house, 125x50 ft,; established 40 years by present owner: wishing to retire: near Polish Catholic aiso another large Catholic chuich, Key 535, Care American Florist, For Sale— In a nice lively city ol about 9,000, a hall interest, or will sell all. The only growers of flowers here. Have three greeehcuses 5 000 leet ol glass, one dwelling, large cellar, barn and workrooms; steam heat Want a man who can take entire charge: married man preferred. Established three years: have good trade. An opportunity for the right one. Overland G.^rdens Laramie. Wyo. Wanted Rent— A small range of creenhonses m or n Chicago; for further particulars address Key 542, care American Florist, Situation Wanted. Good rose grower capable" of taking charge. State salary when writing. Chicago preferred. For further particulars address Key 541, care American Florist. Sloreman and Designer A floral designer of ability and a store- man who has handled high class cus- tomers desires a position in an up-to-date establishment catering to the best trade; can furnish references as to character and ability. Address Key 533, care American Florist. We Invite tbc trade to attend a MASQUERADE gi<-ea by tbe GARDENERS' and F OBISTS'.Union.No. 10616 at Club Room A, North Side Turner Hall 820 N. Clark St. Saturday eve., Jan. 13, 1912 Tickets 25ca person. Piizcsennounccdinliall. Sacrifice Sale. Seven and one-half acres at Hins- dale, 111 (near Chicago). One acre under glass; three acres garden; six- room cottage, and bann; village water and gas. Possession March 1st, 1912. Estate of James D. Beckett, 1527 W. MacUson St., CHICAGO. LIKE A PISTOL IN TEXAS— You will need this book bad some day, and in a hurry. Trade Directory Tqii THB AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S Trade Directory for 1911, fully revised to date, with thousands of new names and changes of address now ready for distribution. It contains 590 pages, including complete lista of the Florists, Seedsmen and Nnrserymen of the United States and Canada, arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. Also lists of Foreign Merchants, Firms which issue catalogues, Hor- ticnltnral Supply Concerna, Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Archi- tects, Experiment Station Horticulturists, Botanical Gardens, and much other conveniently indexed and invaluable trade information. -PUBLISHED BY THE- American Florist Company 440 S. Darborn St., CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A. Contains 590 Pages Price: $3.00 postpaid 1272 The American Florist. Dec. JO. LARGE QUANTITIES OF Fancy Carnations and White and Pink Kiiiarney Roses EXCEPTIONALLY FINE STOCK. BEST IN THE NORTHWEST. Current Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. 36 to 48-inch $8 00 24 to 30-inch 6 00 18 to 24-inch 3 CO to 4 00 12 to 18-inch 1 50 to 2 00 ROSES Per 100 Specials $15 00 to $20 00 Richmond $12 00 to $16 00 Kiiiarney 12 00 to 16 00 White Kiiiarney 12 00 to IB 00 Roses, our selection $6 00 to $8 00 MISCELLANEOUS Snapdragon, per bunch 85c to 75c Paper Whites $2 00 to $:; 00 Harrisii Lilies pei doz., $2 00 16 00 Narcissus, vellow, per 100, $3.00 Wild Smilax on MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 Carnations, fancy $6 00 to $ 8 00 " common 4 00 to BOO Stevia 2 00 violets, Wisconsin grown 1 50 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Adiantum, extra fine 1 50 Asparagus Strings each, $0 60 to $0 75 Asparagus Bunches..., each, 25 to 50 Sprengeri Buncties each, 25to 35 Smilax per doz., 1 50 to 2 00 Galax, green per 1000, 1 50 " bronze per 1000, 150 Ferns per 1000, 1 60 Subject to change without notice, hand all the time, $5.00 per case, $22.60 for 5 cases. HOLTON& HUNKEL CO 462 Miiwaultee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Milwaukee. L.\KGE S.\LES AT GOOD TKICES. All the Stock sold readily during the holidays at good prices, for the orders were very heavy for Christmas. Car- nations brought exceptionally good prices for there were hardly enough to go around. Roses were of a very fine quality and all were cleaned up with a demand for more. There were enough violets to fill all orders, plenty of Paper White narcissus and Roman hyacinths, which naturally sold cheaper than any other flower, and there were plenty of greens. NOTES. The conservatory of Edlefsen-Leidl- ger Co. looked Monday night as though a cyclone had struck it. Tliey were completely sold out of the large quan- tity of blooming plants which had dec- orated it before Christmas and were very well pleased with their business during the iiolidays. J. M. Fox & Son say "that it is won- derful how our business has increased since we've moved in our new store." They say the business has almost been doubled since they've been in their new quarters. G. Kusch & Co. report a very fine business. They had a fine shipping business for the holidays and were more than pleased with both local and shipping trade. Holton & Hunkel Co. cut some very- fine roses, being right on crop with pink Killarncv for Christmas and they sold readily. C. C. Pollworth Co. had an elegant Christmas business and cleaned up a large stock of blooming plants and cut flowers. M. A. McKenney Co. had a large va- riety of blooming plants and reports business better than in previous years. Currie Bros. Co. report business as very good. G. R. Detroit. CHK1STM.\S A KECORD BBEAKEE. Christmas trade was a record breaker and i-eached a point that will be hard to equal in later years, especially by the older established firms. The week previous, some apprehension was felt as to weather conditions; the available stock, and the probable demand for the great annual event, but very early in the ^veek the spirited call for plants easily dispelled any doubts entertained as to the ultimate results. This de- mand kept up with increasing pro- portions as the days passed, till Sat- urday brought the unprecedented call for both plants and cut flowers. The following day showed some diminu- tion, but was still a good day with all and Christmas day itself brought a surprising demand by the belated buyers anxious to convey joy tidings to friends with a flower of some kind. The growers, awake to the probable demand, had pi'epared an enormous stock of attractive plants, embracing poinsettias, azaleas, begonias, cycla- men, primroses. Jerusalem cherries, ardisia. etc. These with a correspond- ingl.v good stock of Boston ferns, araucarias. pandanus, dracajnas and palms, found a ready market and the late buyers, many of them, had their orders only partly filled. Poinsettias. especially the good-sized ones, seemed to lead in popularity, closely followed by azaleas. Begonia Gloire de Lor- raine retained only a small part of its former favor and only those very well- grown and properly seasoned by cooler temperature found a satisfactory sale. Cyclamen went disappointingly slow though compared with the stock on hand many were sold, and they were also freely used in the made-up basket effects oiTered. Never before did im- mortelles and other artificial flowers sell as well. These were made up in wreaths, balls, etc., and in connection with boxwood and ruscus the effects were very attractive and their popu- larity firmly established. Holly, loose and in wreaths, was more than usual in the hands of the florists and con- siderable quantities were disposed of. The street venders with this material were not as much in evidence as form- erly. In cut flowers, no particular item on the list could be said to have the lead. Poinsettias were as usual very popular and where gorgeous effects were desired, they filled the bill as no other flower could. Roses were high priced and the pink varieties, pale in color and not conforming with the high prices asked and yet more were called for than the limited supply could satisfy. American Beauties sold much better than last year and about the same prices were realized. Violets held their usual popularity and thousands were sold, but the supply pretty well equaled the demand. Paper White nar- cissus and Roman hyacinths were un- important factors and but little of either was used, and lily of the valley, too. barely escaped being in the same class. The weather was mild through- out the week and though it sometimes rained, the avoidance of extreme cold endangering stock was most advan- tageous to florists making deliveries and eliminated a serious and worry- some feature of the usual Christmas trade. J. F. S. RIDGEWOOD, N. J. — W^. F. Barkham has opened a store in the Moore build- ing, corner of Broad street and Ridge- wood avenue, in addition to his Hud- son street greenhouses. Berlin, Conn. — A. A. Weldon has made a specialty of chrysanthemums for a number of years and has earned an enviable reputation as a grower of these flowers. He reports this year as the most profitable since he has been in business. igii. The American Florist. 1273 The Chicago Flower Growers' Association OTTO W. FRESE, General Manager. 176 N. Michigan Ave., CHICAGO HAPPY NEW YEAR. We wish to extend thanks to our many friends and customers for their valued pat- ronage and liberal support given us since we have been in business. We enjoyed a most prosperous Christmas, and take great pleasure in wishing you one and all a Happy and Prosperous New Year. ^^^IVirC The Chicago Flower Growers' Association. i^^' Phone Randolph 5449 i^* Write 176 N. Michigan Ave. New Year's and After Can Supply Up To The Last Hour. Open all Day Sunday, December 31. We will have plentv of the following: Carnations, Valley, Violets, Roses, Boxwood, Smilax, Mexican Ivy, Ferns. Poinsettias Extra Good Stock, per doz. $2.00 3.00 4.00 and 5.00. CURRENT PRICE LIST. American Beauties per dozen KlUarney per 100 White Killarney " My Maryland " Richmond " Perle " Maids " Brides " Carnations, Extra Fancy Red " " Fancy White and Pink " Splits, our selection " Lily of the VaUey " Violets, Extra fine Princess of Wales " " single and double " Sweet Peas " Romans " Paper White Narcissus " Stevla " Easter Lilies " Mignonette " Daisies " Tulips " Asparagus Plumosus Sprays " Asparagus Sprengeri Sprays " Mexican Ivy " Smilax, " Adiantum " Galax, Green or Bronze per 1000 Ferns, (case of 6000 at $1.75 per M) Boxwood bnnch Fresh Sheet Moss, for baskets per bbl. 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 B 4 1 1 1 3 3 2 12 4 1 5 4 8 16 1 1 00 50 00 50 00 00 00 50 00 00 00 00 00 60 00 00 00 00 25 50 $ 6 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 12 00 7 00 10 00 10 00 $ 5 4 00 B 00 1 00 2 00 1 50 10 00 4 00 3 00 2 00 12 50 CO 00 8 00 8 00 10 00 6 00 8 00 8 00 2 00 2 00 D 4 00 7 00 7 00 7 00 9 00 5 00 7 00 7 00 3 00 1 50 3 00 6 00 6 00 6 00 8 00 4 00 6 00 6 00 2 00 5 00 5 00 5 OO 6 00 00 00 1 50 4 00 4 00 4 00 4 00 00 00 1274 The American Florist. Dec. 30, We Are Growers Of all the stock we sell and guarantee It to be strictly fresh. '"'''"■°""^'" Beauties, Roses, Valley, Carnations, Lilies and Sweet Peas. New Year's Price List: ^■"'J"' """"^^ AMERICAN BEAUTIES Specials, 36-inch stems and over $8.00 per dozen 30-inch stems 6 00 per dozen 24-inch stems 4 00 per dozen 15 to 20-inch stems $2 00 to 3 00 per dozen 12 -inch stems 1 50 per dozen Rhea Reid, Per doz. Specials extra long ?3 00 to $4 00 Good length 2 00 to 2 50 Medium 1 00 to 1 50 Short 75 EHchmonds, Per loo Extra Long ?15 00 to J20 00 Good Length 12 00 to 15 00 Medium 10 00 Good short 5 00 to 6 00 Pink Killarney Per lOU Extra select $15 00 Good length $10 00 to 12 00 Medium 8 00 Short 4 00 to 5 00 in market. White Killarney, Maryland and Perles, rer loo Extra long $12 00 to $15 00 Good length 10 00 to 12 00 Medium 7 00 to 8 00 Short 4 00 to 5 00 Carnations, Per 100 Extra fancy red (Bassett) $8 00 to $10 00 Good red 6 00 to 8 00 Extra long fancy white 5 00 to 6 00 Extra long fancy Enchantress $4 00 to $6 00 Winsor 4 00 to 5 00 Harrisll Lilies per doz., $2 00; per 100. $16 00 Narcissus Paper AVhlte, per 100 $2 00 to 3 00 L,llj of the Valley, per 100 3 00 to 4 00 Asparagus, sprays, per 100 3 00 to 4 00 Sprengerl, per 100 2 00 to 3 00 Perns, per 1,000 $2 00 Select pinlc and white Sweet Pea, per 100.. 1 00 Smllax, per doz 1 50 to 2 00 Adlantnm, per 100 1 00 to 1 50 Galax, green, per 1,000 1 00 Galax, bronze, per 1,000 1 00 BASSETT & WASHBURN Office and Store: 131 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111. Chlcasfo. A RECORD BREAKING CHRISTMAS. The market was practically cleaned up on Christmas morning, the whole- salers dependant on the cut that was coming in to fill belated orders and the retailers rushing from store to store endeavoring to procure stock with which to replenish their refrigerator or to fill orders taken after the stock already procured had been sold. Fri- day, Saturday and Sunday were beau- tiful days and the retail stores were full of eager buyers all three days, for the stores kept open Sunday until evening, and the sales had been larger than ever before at any Christmas. The retailers did an immense business not only in cut flowers but also in plants which were offered to the buyers in most attractive shape and of the finest quality. The wholesale stores did a rushing business Thursday and Friday with no let up on Saturday and Sunday, for they also were open all day Sunday, and Monday morning they were anxious to see the stock come in, in many cases waiting for its ar- rival to fill orders already received. Everybody was and looked tired after the long strain, but it was pleasant faces and smiling countenances that one encountered, for it was fully real- ized that the business had been a rec- ord breaker. "A fine business," "Best we ever did," were the answers to in- quiries on every side. While the stock all sold and there was no surplus to speak of, yet there was a grand, good supply of excellent quality and enough to fill the orders received. American Beauties were received in quantities enough to just about meet the request. Some orders had to wait until the Mon- day shipments came in, but everyone got a good supply and the prices held firm throughout the four days, neither advancing or falling. Quite a large shipment of American Beauties was The Loyal Members of the Chicago Florists' Club Will Not Overlook The Next Meeting To be Held at The Union Restaurant 70 W. Randolph Street Thursday Evening January Fourth At Eight O'clock Election of Officers Will Then Take Place received from the east to help out the market, but they did not arrive until after the heavy shipments had been made. There were thousands of Rich- monds received and they disappeared almost as fast as they came in. The quality of almost all the stock was very high and of excellent color. Kil- larneys were in immense supply and they were being shipped out almost as fast as the Richmonds. This stock was of good quality, much of it being of good color, but some showed the effects of the dull weather that had prevailed during the last eight weeks and were a little light in color. The yellow rosea cleaned up early and quickly and only the early orders received their quota of Melody and Mrs. Aaron Ward. Car- nations were in very good supply, but they sold quickly and there was a de- mand for more of the i-eds than could be furnished. The shortage on red car- nations began to be felt as early as Friday, but this is always to be ex- pected at Christmas. The other c'lored varieties had a large call and even whites were sold as fast as received. The best thing that can be said of Christmas, 1911, was that the pickled stock amounted to almost nothing. Prices had ruled so good for a week before that there was no inducement to hold the stock back. If there was any one flower that was in over-supply it was violets, for there were immense shipments received from the east and an usually heavy cut by the home growers. The fresh violets found a good market and brought fair prices, but much of the eastern stock was un- salable and a great deal of this stock was sold at a low figure. One dealer said that violets sold cheaper this year than they were ever known to have sold before at any Christmas. Orchids and gardenias cleaned up well and at good prices, and there was a good demand for lily of the valley. Sweet peas were in great demand and many more could have been sold had they been obtain- able. The demand for these on Fri- day and Saturday was very large and they were hard to obtain. Bulbous stock sold well; there were large receipts of Paper White narcissus and Roman hya- cinths but the stock all found pur- chasers. Tulips were also shown and the desire for colored flowers quickly /p//. The American Florist. 1275 Poehlmann Bros. Co. 32=34=3(1 E. Randolph St. ^"^RiJISS'CS'al-""' CBICAfiO, ttl. BEAUTIES, Richmonds, Killarneys, and other Choice Roses Extra Fancy Carnations RED -- WHITE -- PINK Large Quantities Enable Us to Fill All Orders in Fall CURRENT PRICE LIST AMERICAN BEAIJTIBS. Per doz. Long $ 8.00 36-iiich 6.00 30-liicIi 5.00 24-lnch 4.00 15-Inch to 20-inch 92.00 to 3.00 12-lnch 1.50 Short Stem, per 100 $4.00, 96.00, S.OO Per 100 RICHMOND, select $15.00 Fancy IS.OO Medium 10.00 Good Short $ 6.00 to 8.00 Per 100 PRINCE DE BULGARIE, extra select $25.00 Select : . .$18.00 to 20.00 Medlnm 13.00 to 15.00 Per 100 KILLARNEY, select $15.00 Fancy 12.00 Medium 10.00 Good short 6.00 to 8.00 Per 100 MRS. AARON WARD, extra $25.00 Select $18.00 to 20.00 Medium 12.00 to 15.00 Per 100 MY MARYLAND, select $15.00 Fancy 12.00 Medium 10.00 Good short «.00 to 8.00 Per 100 WHITE KILLARNEY, select $15.00 Fancy 12.00 Medium 10.00 Good short $ 6.00 to 8.00 Per 100 PERLE, long $10.00 Medium $ 6.00 to 8.00 Per 100 MELODY, long $12.00 to $15.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 GOOD SHORT STEM ROSES. Our selection 5.00 Our Extra Special Grade Roses charged accordingly. Per 100 CARNATIONS, fancy $ 6.00 to $ 8.00 first quality 4.00 splits 2.00 to 3.00 ORCHIDS, Cattleyas, per doz 0.00 to 12.00 POINSETTIAS, per doz 3.00 to 4.00 HARRISII, per doz ,$1.50 10.00 NARCISSUS PAPER WHITE 3.00 ROMANS 3.00 VALLEY $3.00 to 4.00 to 5.00 VIOLETS, double 1.50 to 2.0O VIOLETS, single, Princess o( AVales 1.50 to 2.00 MIGNONETTE, large splices 6.00 to S.OO FREESIAS 5.00 STEVIA 2.00 TULIPS PROSPERINE 4.00 S\VEF,T PEAS 1.50 to 2.00 ADIANTUM, short .75 ADIANTUM CROWEANUM, fancy 1.00 SMILAX per doz., $2.00 SPRENGERI, PLUMOSUS SPRAYS 3.00 to 4.00 PLUMOSUS STRINGS each, eOc FERNS per 1,000, $2.00 GALAX per 1,000, 1.00 LEUCOTHOE .75 HOXWOOD, per bunch 25c BOXWOOD, per case $7.50 WINTER BERRIES, large case 2.50 POEHLM ANN'S FANCY VALLEY 1*;,-;*«^«.f,7*'y^, EXTRA FINE HARRISII LILIES) ODtiiMyoiiKiiibaniootiitr 1276 The American Florist, Dec. 30 HAPP¥ O ALL OUR CUSTOMERS we desini at this time our appreciation of the r stock is in the finest possible condition best in the market and to fully is us ever since we have been in busiu Large Supply of Buy from Us and get the best in 11 NEW YEA American Beauties Per Dozen $6.00 60-inch stems 48-inch stems 36-inch stems (^^^q 30-mch stems y 24-inch stems $4.00 20-inch stems 3.00 15-inch stems 2-00 Kiliarney Extra special, Selects, Fancy, Medium, Good, hor ems 40 to 48-inch stems 30 to 36-inch stems 24-inch stems 20-inch stems Richmond Per Dozen Extfa spccials, 60-inch stems Selects, 48-inch stems Fancy, 36 to 40-inch stems Medium, 24 to 30-inch stems Good Short stems Per 100 White Kiliarney $15.00 Extra specials, 40 to 48-inch stems 12.00 Selects, 30 to 36-inch stems 10.00 Fancy, 24-inch stems 8.00 Medium, 20-inch stems 6.00 Good, 4.00 Short stems. WIETOR 162 North Wab^ igii. The American Florist. 1277 ^W^ lEW YEAR the compliments of the season and to express •s received at Christmas and in the past. Our eel that we are in a position to furnish the customers many of whom have traded with icy Stock for 1912 rket at the most reasonable prices. RICE LIST Per ICO dine :y, 15-inch stems d, 10-inch stems :Ie John ;y, 12-inch stems d, 8 our selection nations extra special, per 100 $8.00; Fancy, $6.00. )d, $5.C0 antreSS, extra special, per 100, $6.00. cy, $5.00. Good. $4.00. Carnations $l.^.UU Pink Lawson, Winsor, White Perfection, White "•'^ Enchantress, White Lawson, Per 100, extra special, $5.00; Fancy, $4.00; Good, 3.50. a^g QQ FERNS, per lOOO, $2.00. SMILAX; per doz., .$1.60 to .$2.00. ^ QQ .\DIANTUM, per 100, $1.00 to $1..50. GAIyAX, per lOOO, $1.00. SPRENGERI, per 100, $2.00to $:;.00. 5.00 ASPARAGUS SPRAYS, per 100, $2.00 to $?,.00. We have the finest stock in Chicago in abundant supply. Large flowers on stiff stems well clothed with luxuriant fohage. OTHERS, enue, CHICAGO. 1278 The American Florist, Dec. 30. HAPPY NEW YEAR CURRENT PRICE LIST AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. Ivong stems $ 8 00 36-inch stems 6 Co 30-inch ttems b 00 24-inch stems 4 00 20-inch stems 3 00 18-inch stems 2 50 15-inch stems 2 00 12inch stems 1 50 1 00 Shorts. White KiUarney Killarney Maryland Special. Per 100 $15 00 Fancy $10 00 to 12 00 Medium 6 00 to 8 00 Short 5 00 Richmond— Extra long 18 00 Special 16 00 Fancy 10 CO to 12 00 Medium 0 00 to 8 0(1 Short 6 00 ROSES, our selection per 100, $6.00 to $8.00 KX) $4 00 6 00 8 00 $4 00 4 00 1 50 3 00 3 00 Per Carnations, common $3 00 to fancy 5 00 to " red Cattleyas per doz., $12 00 Polnsettias, fancy per doz., 8 OD to Valley 3 oo to Violets 1 25 to Paper Whites 2 00 to Romans 2 00 to Lilies per doz., $1 50 Callas per doz., 1 50 Sweet Peas 1 00 to 1 26 Smllax per doz., $1 50 to $2 00 Asparagus Strings each, 76c Asparagus Plumosus per bunch, 35cto 60c Fancy Ferns per 1000, $2 00 Wild Smilax per case, $6 00 Boxwood per lb., 25c; 50 lbs., 7 60 Mexican Ivy Bronze Magnolia leaves, per hamper, $2 26 76 VAUGHAN & SPERRY ^"leS-lls^i'!""^ 161 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. caused them to be picked up. Stevia sold very well, there was plenty to be had, but nearly every shipment called for a few bunches and it quickly dis- appeared. Mignonette and marguerites were offered in limited quantities and were quickly sold. The demand for green was very large and the sale of holly and boxwood was immense, the choice stock being all sold up by Satur- day. The demand for wreaths had never before been equalled and on Sat- urday morning it was a question of waiting until they were made up. Ev- erybody is particularly well satisfied with the business done during the holi- days this year and are now prepared for the big 1912. NOTES. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation filled a large number of Christ- mas orders and the business was very satisfactory and much better than the members expected. Otto W. Frese, the manager, received a telegram from a customer in Galveston, Texas, that he prizes very highly and in which the sender states that the carnations he ordered arrived in exceptionally fine condition which is indeed very good considering the long distance that they were shipped. The employes are very grateful to the association for the re- membrance on Christmas of a five dol- lar gold piece, and wish to extend their thanks through these columns to the members for the same. The George Wittbold Co. did a tre- mnedous business at their establish- ment in Edgebrook where every bloom- ing plant was sold long before the big day arrived. Empty benches through- out the greenhouses gave a little idea of the immense quantity of stock that was sold and shipped out. Otto Witt- hold and his office force have completed inventory and are starting the new year with a clean slate. Louis Witt- bold and his large force of employes at the store in Buckingham place had more than they could do last week and were obliged to work many hours over- time to fill the orders that had been booked. Wietor Bros, filled every order they received for Christmas in full and not a single one was sent out short. N. J. Wietor was well satisfied with his Christmas trade and said it was very satisfactory. This is putting it very mildly, as any one will agree who hap- pened to visit this store last week, for even the office was used to store the boxes before they were wrapped and made ready to ship out. The outlook for plenty of stock, especially Amer- ican Beauty roses, for some time is very bright and the quality is the same grade that was shipped out last week. John Michelsen in speaking for the E. C. Amling Co. says that violets were a poor paying proposition this Christmas and that out of the large quantity they received only four ship- ments were real good and the remaind- er poor and some stock practically un- salable. Outside of this the business on the whole was very satisfactory and fully up to the firm's expectation. John Sinner, Miss M. C. Gunterberg, Miss H. V. Tonner, Hunt Bros.. H. C. Blewitt, Mrs. F. Beu, A. E. Hunt & Co., Miss Ida Evert. Batavia Green- house Co., and the Chicago Rose Co., all enjoyed a fine Christmas trade and say that they were well satisfied with the amount of business that they did. A. T. Pyfer of the Chicago Carnation Co. certainly did a land office business as far as carnations were concerned, and the large number of orders that were booked and filled would probably surprise one if he could look in the order book and see the tremendous quantity that was disposed of. Vaugh.in & Sperry had their share of the Christmas trade and that the business was fully up to their expecta- tion was evidenced by the large quan- tity of stock that was sold. The local and shipping trade were both excellent and a credit to this progressive con- cern. The A. L. Randall Co.'s employes were kept hustling last week filling the holiday orders both in the supply and cut flower department. That business was good is putting it mildly, for the tables were empty when we visited the store shortly after the rush. E. H. Hunt's store presented a very busy appearance last week when the Christmas shoppers were seen in large numbers buying and selecting stock for the biggest and most satisfactory holiday in the year. John Kruchten had a good call for gardenias and bouvardia Christmas week and found but little trouble In disposing of this and the other choice stock that he had on hand. D. E. Freres generously offered Wietor Bros, the use of his icebox last week when they were short of cooling space, and needless to say it was great- ly appreciated. Adolph Benesh, better known as Adolph at Winterson's Seed Store, is rejoicing over the arrival of a bounc- ing- baby girl. An ideal Christmas gift. Weiland & Risch's large crop of Kil- larney and W^hite Killarney roses helped considerably in making this a most satisfactory Christmas. Fred Sperry received word that his little son, Frederick S., Jr., is quite ill at Titusville, Fla., where Mrs. Sperry is visiting relatives. Wm. Duntemann made his heaviest cut in violets last week when he shipped 52.850 to this market. Mrs. A. W. Meyers had a fine lot of pompom chrysanthemums for her cus- tomers for Christmas. A. Einweck. of the E. H. Hunt force, was on the sick list this week. igii. The American Florist. 1279 PETER REINBER6 LARGEST GROWER IN THE WORLD. Will Take Care of Your Orders in 1912 Extra Fancy Carnations and Roses of Quality Price List: AMERICAN BEAUTIES Kxtra long 36 inch ttcms 30 inch stems a4 inch stems 'iM inch stem-i 18 inch stems 16 inch stems \i inch stems Sboits Per doz. $ 8 00 6 0') 6 00 4 00 3 00 L> BO 2 01 1 50 I 00 Per 100 RICHMONDS, Special $16 OO Select $10 OOto 12 00 Medium.. .'.. 6 00 to 8 OO Shorts 6 00 KlIvIv^RNEY, Special $16 00 Select $10 OOto 12 00 Medium 6 00 to 8 00 Short B 00 WinXE KIIvlyARNEY, Special $16 00 Select 10 OOto 12 00 Medium 6 00 to 8 00 Short 6 00 MY M\RYL.\ND, Special 15 00 Select 10 Goto 12 m Medium G OOto 8 00 Short 5 00 MRS. MARSHAlvL FIELrD, Special 16 00 Select 10 OOto 12 00 Medium 6 00 to 8 00 Short B 0) PERLES, Special Select Medium Short SUNRISE, Select Medium Short Roses our Selection Carnations, red Select white and pink White and Pink Harrisii Lilies ,...perdoz., $1 6U Valley Violets Sweet Peas Paper Whites Romans Sttvla Asparagus, bunch " .strings 60c to 76c eai li Sprengeri Smllax. Mexican Ivy, Ga4ax, bronze and green, per KOti, $1 26 Beucuthoe Sprays Loxwood, per bunch 2oc Ferns, per 1000 $2 OJ Per 100 $12 00 10 00 $ (3 00 to 6 OOto 4 OOto ■S OOto 1 25 to 1 OOto 2 OOto 2 OOto 2 OOto 2 00 ti 8 00 6 00 12 00 10 00 8 00 5 00 8 00 6 CO 5 00 4 00 1 50 1 25 3 00 3 00 1 50 3 00 :; 00 1 50 75 76 30 E. Randolph Sf., CHICAGO 1280 The American Florist. Dec. 30, ROSES EXTRA FANCY KILLARNEY, WHITE KILLARNEY, RICHMOND, BRIDE AND MARYLAND. ALSO Carnations of Quality. A Large Supply in All the Leading Varieties. Exceptionally Fine Red, White and Pink. No Order Too Large. No Order Too Small. HOERBER BROS. Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave, Long' Distance Phones; Randolph 2758. Automatic 41770. Chicago. Louis Winterson says that Winter- son's Seed Store could have sold a much larger quantity of blooming plants had they been obtainable. The public are buying plants more heavily and one thing that was particularly noticed at this house was that the bet- ter grade of plants were sold first and that the lower grades sold when the others were disposed of. On the whole the business was very satisfactory and fully up to its usual good standard. Bassett & Washburn report a very fine Christmas trade and were prac- tically sold out at an early hour. A large number of the orders that were received were turned down for their regular customers were taken care of first and these used such a large quan- tity of stock that there was hardly any surplus left for the others. F. C. Hoerber says that Hoerber Bros, enjoyed a fine Christmas trade and that it was far better than they had hoped for. The fiowers that this firm offered their customers was of unusually good quality and it was prob- ably due to this that Harry Manheim, the store man. had the stock sold long before it reached the market. Chas. W. McKellar sold out at an early hour and was very well pleased with the business done for Christmas. Orchids sold well and brousht about the same prices that they did a year ago. A large shipment of American Beauty ro.ses from the east was dis- posed of by this house a few days pre- ceding Christmas. H. Van Gelder of Percy Jones says that the business this Christmas week was very satisfactory and the largest in the history of the firm. Ijetters from rhany customers complimenting their stock are being received and are val- tied bery highly by this enterprising concern. "The Busiest House in Chicago'' Christmas Business Was Very Satisfactory Thanic You. Repeat For New Years Please. J. B. DEAMUD CO., BL. „ 1 1. D. Central 3 1 5S enones \ Automatic 44389 160 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Poehlmann Bros. Co. shipped out an enormous lot of good choice stock dur- ing the holidays, and the store on East Randolph street resembled the shipping room of a large manufacturing plant. John and August Poehlmann and the regular and extra employes worked like beavers to dispose of the large cuts, and are entitled to much credit for the ' masterful manner in which they han- dled the output of the large range at Morton Grove. / 50 AsparaifusSprenferl.. 35® 50 Asparagus Str 50@ 60 PiTTSBnRO. Dec, 27. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 15 00@20 00 extra 10 00@I2 00 No.l 5 00 " Bride Bridesmaid 2 00@ 6 00 Chaienay 2 00@ 6 00 " Killarney 2 000 6 00 •■ My Maryland 2 000 6 00 Richmond 2 0O«» 6 OO Carnations 2 OCSl 3 00 Catlleyas 50 00 Llllnm Longlflornm 10 00 I.lly of the Valley 4 00 Oncidiums 3 OOSl 4 00 "Js55 SMilAJTA b^>KKy ALL OTHCft ^^cx>RAr/k5r K^ SH I PPE R We Are Now Making Shipments of SouthernWild Smilax Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everjthlng in southern Evergreens. EVERGREEN, AI^. We Are Now Bookins Orders for Southern Wild Smilax Shipment commencing Sept. Ist. Natnraland IVyV/^CCCC Perpetuated Sheet IVlV^Oiallia E. A. BE AVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mullanphy Florist had an immense supply of stock which was disposed of and they were looking for more. George H. Angermueller had an im- mense supply of flowers, Christmas nov- elties and supplies. Alex. Waldbart & Sons did an im- mense business and were well satis- fied. C. A. Kuehn's new store was visited by every one Christmas. H. G. Berning had a large quantity of American Beauty roses. W. F. /p//. The American Florist. 1287 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by tt e firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated, on Wire. Phone or Mall Orders. KFNTIir.KY. ' |TI# "• KEllI^IElKS KENTUCKY. New Location, *'THE SEELBAGK," And 223 S. 4th Avenue. Choicest Cut Flowers. Personal Attention Given to Out-of-Town Orders. Chicago. EstabUshed In 1857. '^m^ FLORIST^ 739 Buckingham Place, L, D. PboDe Giacelaod 1112. Send us your retail orders, WE HAVE THE BEST TACILITIES IN THE CITT Mention the American Florist when writino Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" • aiidS GTv-ene Ave. and 339 to 347 Greene Ave, GrAeobouses: Short Hills. N.J, Deliveries in «BW YORK. LONG ISLAND and NSW JKRSIT. Ventton theAmerican Florist when writing sh Ave., Chicago. 623 WalnotSt.. Des M«incs, Xa. Orden filled promptly on short DOt?ce apd deliv ered to all parts of the middle weit aod west. Brooklyn, N. Y. ™<=jhone S. NASUR 235 Fulton Street, Mail Tele»hoae and Telegraph orders filled promptly for all occatious. St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. Kansas City, Mo. Qeo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. 1 122 Grand Ave. Kinsas City and Pleasant Hill, Mo. Will fill all orders for Cnt nowers, Funeral Desidns, Wedding and Birthday GUts that may he entrusted to them St. Louis, Mo. Write. Wire or Ptaone Tour Orders to 1406 Olive Street, fttgnlar discount allowed on all orders, either Plants or Cut Flowers. 'hones BeU. Mala 2306; Klnlocb Central 4981 Mention theAmerican Florist when writinf Frank Valentine WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FLORIST Also "Manufacturer of ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS. 158 EAST llOTH STREET: Bet, 3rd and Lexington Aves, Tel, 5633 Harlem, ilention theAmerican Florist when writing Young & Nugent Telephone 2065-2066 Madison Sqnare. 42 West 28th Street. To OBt-of town florists 'ux*¥A7 'V/\'DV We are In the Heart of SilUTl I UKA .\Dd ^ve special attention to steamer and Theater orders. Prompt deliveries and best stock in the market. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orders for cnt flowers and designs solicited for lelivery in any part of Texas. Uention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET. Mention the American Florist when writing 1288 The American Florist. Dec. 30, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS WUl be deUvered for the trade in ottier dtles by tke firms below, the Leading Retailers In tbe cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. florists' Telegraph Delivery (Retailers' Section — S. A. F. fi O. H.) Mutual discounts, 20 per cent. Provision for guaranteed accounts. Write for particulars to IRWIN BERTERMANN, Secretary, 241 Massacliusetts Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. J. A. VALENTINE, Denver, President. W.J. PALMER, Buffalo, Vice-President. W. L. ROCK, Kansas City, Treasurer., Other Directors: Ernest Wienhoeber, Philip Breitmeyer, A. B. Cartledge, W. F. Gude, George Asmus, Fred H. Meinhardt. Detroit, Mich. JohnBreitmeyer'sSons Corner Miami and 6ratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs, fliglifirade Cat Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing WASfllNfiTON D. C. Gude's Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. CUDE BROSCtt FLORISTS |2|4 f 9TNW Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Avenue. All Orders Given Prompt aid frarefulAttention Member of tbe Florlstt' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writiHt Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Snooessor to Geo. A. Helnl) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Pbonei, 627. Special attentioD to Mail and Telegraph Orders. Mtntion the American Florist when writing Cincinnati, O. JULIUS BAER, 138-140 E. Fourth SI long Distance 'Phone. Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Ave. Boston, Mass. "Pcnn, The Tdcifraph Florist'^ Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37.4a BROMFIELP STREET. St. Paul, Minn. Holm S Olson, 20-22-24 West Fiflh Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Citiea and (or all points in the Northwest. Tbe Larg:est Store in America; the largest etoclc; tbe greatest Tariety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive Bight and day, Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM L. ROCK Flower Co. Wil execute orders for any town in Missouri, Kansas or OMahoms Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Rochester, N. T. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue* N. Rochester Phone 506. Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Floriat when writing Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street. Mention the American Florist when writing Louisville, Ky. JACOB SCHULZ, Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 550 So. Fourth Avenue. Mention the American Florist when writinn New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Comer 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has bis own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Telegrapli Association. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl & Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to 1311 promptly all Mall Telephone. Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season. Denver, Colo. Park J.A.VALENTINE, JL^lOrCll wO. President. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DIERR, The Arcade Florist, '"'J^a^n'vX'o.. Phone 26. AUtO. PHOnB 1840 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Jhe Rockford, 111. H.W. Buckbee Colorado Springs, Colo. FRANK F. CRUMP, Wholesale and Retail Florist. Member Florists'Teleeraph Delivery Association Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. 212 Fifth Ave. No. LBADINO FLORISTS NASHVILLE. TENN. jgii. The American Florist. 1289 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS E will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the below, the Leading Retailers In the cities indicated. Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. PhUadelphia. Robert 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orders. IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY. Pbone 6404 Madison Sq. 12 West 33d St Out Motto -THE GOLDIN RUU. Dayton, O. Matthews, FLORISTS 16 W. 3rd Street. Flowers in any arransrement for all occasions, for Dayton and vicinity. Lon? dls. Phones. Pittsburg, Pa. A.W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establisbment in America, Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice DANIELS Si FISHER Order by mall, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" THE J. M. etSSER GOMPANy, '(g(LE^IIILAEl%.(!Bl Euclid Avenue. We Cover All Points in Ohio. Florist BosTo/vr Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for deliver/ In Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc., 124 TRIMONT ST. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. "The Saltford Flower Shop" Vassar College and Bennett School. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. Montreal. Cor. St. Catherine and Guy Sts. All orders receive prompt attention Choice Beauties, Orchids and Valley always on band Omaha, Neb. fiess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 Famvm St i^SF^^e^^ New York. HYER. FLflRIST.g;!'j.;;f ;..■■' City Index to Retail florists Fming TelegraphOrders. Alban.v, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Anderson, S. C. — The Anderson Floral Co. Atlanta, Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree. Boston — Tho3. F. Galvln, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston — Hoffman, 59-61 Mass. Ave. Boston— Penn, the Florist. 43 Bromfleld St. Brooklyn, N. Y. — S. Masur. Brooklyn, N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — Ganger & Gormlev. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St., Chicago. Chicago— Geo. Wlttbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati — Julius Baer, 138 E. Fourth St. Cleveland, O. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland. O.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Frank P. Cramp. Dallas, Tex. — Teias Seed and Floral Co. Dayton, 0.— Matthews, 16 W. 3rd St. Denver, Colo. — Daniels & Fisher. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmever's Sons. Grand Rapids, Mich.— Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich.— Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Berterman Broa. Co., 241 Mass. St. Kansas City — Geo. M. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City — Samnel Murray. Kansas City — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. Los Angeles, Calif. — Freeman-Lewis. Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saakes. Los Angeles. Calif.— WolksklU Bros, and Mor- ris Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — M. D. Eelmers. Louisville, Ky. — Jacob Schulz, 650 S. 4th Ave. LonisTllle, Ky. — F. Walker & Co., 634 4th Ave. Milwaukee — C. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Newark, Ohio — Chas. A. Dnerr. Nashville, Tenn. — Geny Bros. New York — M. A. Bowc. New York— D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex. McConnell, 611 6th Ave. New York — Charles Habermann. New York- Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York — Frank Valentine, 158 E. 110th. New York — Young and Nugent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Philadelphia— Robert Klft, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan BIdg. Poughkeepsie, N. Y.— The Saltford Flower Shop. Rochester, N. Y.— J, B. Keller Sons. Rockford, 111. — H. W. Buckhee. St. LoulB— Young's, 1406 Olive St. St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn, — L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Terre Haute. Ind.— J. G. Helnl & Son. Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. D. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dnnlop's, 96 Yonge St. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave and L. Washington — Gnde Broa. Washington — Geo. C. ShalTer, 14th and I Sts. New York. Established 1849 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway, Choice Gut Flowers. Telephohes: 1552-1553 Columbus SAN FRANCISCO Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenne Prompt and careful attention to ocdere from out-of-town florists. Los Angeles,-Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders frem out- of-town florists. Trade discount. 21S West Fourth Street. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers lo NORTHERN OHIO. Washington, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer : ; FLORIST : : Phone 24 16 Main. 1 4th 8 Eye Sts,, N. W. Write, Telegraph or Telephone. Albany, N. Y. £> ^ir IS ^ (S, Flowera or Design Work. Delivered In Albany and Vidnity on Telegraphic Order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET. Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best Dunlop's 96 Yonge Street. We deliver anywhere In Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Milwaukee, Wis. C.C. Pollworth Co. WUl take proper Wi «*»**« «i» ycare of yonr orders in »» loCUHUHl Michigan. °"^*"ar2df'or"y*'°* HENRY SMITH, Wholesale nnd Retail Florist of GRAND RAFIM Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH 6 SONS. Will fill roar orders for Deiigns and Cut Floweri Id Mlcblgao 1290 The American Florist. Dec. JO, ! The Seed Trade. AmerlcsD Seed Trade AsaoclBlloo. Leonard H. Vaugrhan. Chicaeo. President; Marshall H Duryea. New York First Vice- President: Edgar Gregory, Marblehead. Mass.. Second Vice President: C. E. Ken- del. Cleveland. O.. Secretary and Treasurer, Next annual convention. June, 1912. Jesse E. Noi!TIIrup and daughters are at San Diego, Calif. Warm and continued rainy weather is reported as delaying tlie proper dry- ing and curing of the tuberose bulb crop. Bids for the government seed son- tracts of ]rH2-l.''. will be opened at the Department of Agriculture, Washing- ton. D. C, January 9. Chicago. — Prices on the Board of Trade, December 27, for grass seed were noted as follows : Timothy, $13.50 to $15.1:5 per 100 pounds. TnEKE is considerable complaint among the growers that bulbs of Nar- cissus Golden Spur, Dutch grown, have rotted in the flats, in some cases as high as 75 per cent going back. W. Atlee BuntEE & Co. are adver- tising their "Seeds that Grow" by send- ing customers a pencil with point pro- tector and case of leads, with the firm name and address on the holder. Frenct Bulb Prospects for 1912. The season closed with a surplus in the hands of the growers of white Ro- man hyacinths of approximately 500,- 000 bulbs mostly under the medium size. Europe uses larger bulbs than America and generally of the grades above 13 ctm. The portion of the crop, therefore, which goes into the smaller grades is usually marketed in America and from that country this year reduced orders were received compared with former seasons. One French jobber having a surplus con- signed the same to America market- ing that part of his stock at from 15 to 20 francs below the earlier regular market price. His action in so doing is criticized by some of the other French jobbers who look upon this cut of rates at the end of the season as unfair to the wholesale buyers in America who have paid regular prices. It is believed because of the above situation that the coming season will Braslan Seed Growers Go. Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Growers for the >Vholesale Trade Only. SAN JOSE, CALIF. see Roman hyacinths probably 10 francs per 1,000 cheaper, although the growers may not look upon it that way, and growing conditions between now and harvest time may affect the crop. The outlook so far as can be seen is for the usual crop of Narcissus P;t- per White Grandiflora and at former prices, this season's harvest having been closed out in good time. Freesias were on the whole rather short crop and prices are hardly likely to go lower next summer. Individual Culture of Stock. Seed. Improving seed strains is a very sci- entific and tedious undertaking. There is hardly any other country where such great work is being done to improve the different stocks as in Denmark. The principal reason for this is that the Danish government for many years has recognized that it is a great ad- vantage to agriculturists to make use of absolutely the best stocks. In con- sequence of this, the government has awarded first class certificates for the best stocks of mangels, swedes and turnips, which are the leading crops, and these are well known and prized, not only in Scandinavia, but in the neighboring countries. I have been thinking that it might interest the American seed growers, to lie informed how this individual cul- ture is conducted, and I will therefore give some details regarding the meth- ods. The culture of separately chosen specimens of plants is performed with extraordinary care, and at great ex- pense and is conducted in the follow- ing manner : Having planted or sown an area of many acres with plants or roots from an acknowledged first class stock. 1.50 of those most perfect in every respect are carefully selected in the fall. These selections must be stored during the winter with great care, and are planted the following spring a good distance apart, each one marked with a number. In the course of the summer seeds are produced, and as soon as matured must be harvested separately from each plant, and pro- vided with a respective number. Each of the selected 1.50 specimens is now a parent, and next year it must be tested to see if the descendants have inherited the good qualities. In the breeding of domestic animals, an ex- cellent specimen is often found whose progeny is bad, and it is accordingly evident that the capability of inher- itance is of the greatest importance in the cultivation of plants as well as in the breeding of domestic animals. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED HoUister, California Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. CorrespondeDC* Solicited x:. C MORSE he CO? JAmOLESALE SEED GROWERS^ SAN FRANCISCO. CALIFORNIA The seeds of each of th© 150 families must be sown the next spring beside each other, one or two rows of each under the same conditions. The soil must be entirely uniform, and the dis- tance between the rows and plants the same all over the trial grounds so that none of the trials shall have any ad- vantage over the others. The growth of all must be watched very closely during the summer, and a book in which is recorded the entire culture, not onl.v in which are described the in- dividualities of every specimen of the parents, but also those of the de- scendants. In the fall the cabbage, roots or other jjlants cultivated for this purpose, are lifted and placed in rows in the field and each number is now described in the register, and points are given for the different qual- ities. For example: form, size, top. root, firmness, color, height, health, etc., etc., and at last all the speci- mens of each number are counted, gathered in heaps and weighed, each number always being kept separately. The different varieties of roots are further subjected to a closer examina- tion in a special laboratory in order to ascertain which number contains the highest percentage of value in nu- triment. This value is multiplied by the number's yield in weight, and the value of the roots is finally determined in cwt. of dry matter per acre. In the cabbage the heads must be divided by cutting to decide firmness and color. In celeries, the whiteness of the flesh is of the greatest importance, and so in each and every crop many details must be considered. It is a great achievement to have all good quali- ties united in one specimen. When the points are recorded in the register for all the qualities (good or poor), it is easy to reach a conclusion which of the 1.5(1 families is in every respect preferable for further cultivation. It is possible that poor qualities will lie dormant in the first generation and not become evident until the second generation, so to obviate this chance a single family is not chosen at once for further cultivation but 10 per cent of the chosen numbers of 15 families. The other VU10:> VAUGBAN'S SEED STORE NEW YORK. CHICAGO. Surplus Stocks of L. fflullifloniffls, 7=9 in. Write for Prices YOKOHAMA NURSERY CO. 31 BarckySt., NEW YORK BlRNtTT BROS. Importer! and Grower! of Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Horticnltnral Sundries. TeiephoDe 2223 Cortlandt. mT1i^eas and Beans are grown at our Mich- igan stations. Alpena and Millington. Our corn at Sisux City. la. The region around and about Sioux City for the growing of Sweet Corn and Field corn is unexcelled, fertile soil, topograph- ical conditions just tight climate the best for Fall curing, in fact an ideal spot and uo- Wllite Mexican surpassed in America SIOUX CITY SEED AND NURSERY CO., Sioux City, la. IF IT IS Vine Seeds for 1912 GET THEM FROM J. FRANK CORRY, CoDlract Vine Seed Grower Complete Delivery by Oct. 15. 1912. ENID, OKLAHOMA. Itention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Grower SPECIALTHS: Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, Vine Seed and Field Corn. ED6A8 F. HURFF, Mullica Hill, New Jersey CorrespoDdeDce Solicited. Mentfon tne American Florist when writing Asparagus Plumosns Plants 25^2 in. $3.00 per 100: $25.00 per 1000. Pv/>1mnpn ^ppH Enelish strain, best oi>- vy Viomtru JCKU ,ainable $1.C0 per 100: J9.D0 per lOCO. Write us. ! S.S. SKIDELSKY5C0., 121S Betz Building. PBIL/VDUPHIA. PA. Ifenfion the American Florist when writing S. M. IsbeU & Co^ Jackson, Mich. CX>NTRACT SEED GROWERS, Bean, Cncmnber, Tomato, Pea, Maskmelon. SquaslL, Watermelon, Radl&b, Sweet Corn. Correspoodeoce solicited. Mention theAmerican Florist when writing Cynosurus Cristatus (Crested Dogstail) Purity and Germination Guaranteed. WM. POWER & CO. Seed Exporters, Waterford, Ireland Cables: "SeednierchaDts."Code.ABC, 5th edition Uention tncAmerican Florist tcJien icritiitg TOMATO SEED Best Stocks. All Varieties. THE HAVEN SEED CO. Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only, SANXA ANA, C AI.I FORM I A. Mention theAmerican Florist when writing The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. Growers for the Trade Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tnmlp, Radish, Beet, Etc, S.T.^I.'c'in'iVo^'"^"' MILFORD,CONN. Mentioti theAmerican Florist when writing Waldo Rohnert OILROT, CAL. Wliolesale Seed Grower, Svacialtles: Lettuce. Onion. Sweet Peu. Aster. CocBic«. Mignoaette. Verbena in variety. Correspondence Solicited. Mention theAmerican Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers Specialties: ^?S.'^*53'¥i'e»r^ CorrespomleDce Solicited. George R. Pedrick S Son, PKDRICKTOWN. N, J. J. C Robinson Seed Co. Waterloo, Neb. Contract growers of Cucnmber, Conta- lotipe, Watertnelon, Squash and Pmnf^iii Seed; Sugar Flint and Field Seed Coma. Trade Directory Of The United States and Canada Price 83.00. American Florist Co., Deib?rSst.. Chicago Chrysanthemums AND Asters. Elmer D, Smith & Go,,""""' MICH. Mencioii the American Florist when writing Henry Fish Seed Go. Bean Growers ♦ ♦ For the Wholesale Seed Trade. CSRPINTERIS, CALir. Uention theAmerican Florist when writiTig GET RICH QUICK Grow Cold Storage Lilies. A case of 200 7-9 (JiBaoteums cost jou $14.00. Will produce ia 10 weeks at least 40 dozenfiowers. Fifur« out 7onr profiti. Get a case at oace trom C C. POUWORTH CO.. Milwankee, Wis. Mention theAmericati Florist when writing E> 13 THE SEED TRADE REPORTING BUREAU, Postal Telegraph Balldlng, CHICAGO THE C. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, Neb. Contract Grovtrers of High Grade Seeds Cuctunber, Maskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. Practical, inipartial commercial la- boratory apparatus, as endorsed by the Ass'n oi Official Seed Analj-sts. Booklet free. Send samples ot igii. The American Florist. 1293 WaierniBlOn Seed »£ Baby Roses 1912 contracts for the Trade. Grown under rigid inspection isolated and carefully selected. Trade Grower. HUGH M. TAYLOR, Lloyd, Florida. HtnUen theMrne can Florist when writing J. Bolgiaoo & Son Wholesale Field and Garden Seeds Established 181S. Write for our low prices. Xott'^sfs.'."'' Baltimore, Md. ilention the American Florist ichen writing -FOR- SEEDS OP ALL KIND APPLY TO W. W. Johnson S Son, Limited Boston. Ensland. ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Graade, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS CHOICE German Flower Seeds Catalogue free on applicatioD, FREDERICK ROEMER, Seed Grower, QUEDLINBURG, GERMANY- John Bod^er& Sons Co. Los Angeles, California VTholesale growers ol Sweet Peas, Tomatoes, Lima Beans, Lettuce, Asters, Cosmos and other Flower Seeds. THE KIMBERUN SEED CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA. Growers of Onion, Lettuce, Radish, etc. Correspondence solicited. f> «- __ __ j» ^ In 10 best varieties \>C]linCla from $16.00 per 1000 up. Also 10,000 King Humberts. Write for prices and varieties. Will exchange for R. C. Carnations stand- ard varieties. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. WIU make sbowy and profitable staff for Easter. Read what effective displays were made of Uiese sorts at the Boston March Show Dormant, Field Grown, Buddeil. Crimson Baby. 2-yr doz , $L'.00; 100. $14.00 3-yr ■' 2.50; " 16.00 Jessie. The "best of all" forcer. Color, a bright cherry-red. 2-yr., each, :>5c; doz., $o.50; 100, $2.5.00 3-yr., each, 4.5c; doz., 4.60; " 30.00 Azalea Mollis. Each, 50c; doz., $5.00: 100, $36.00 Deutzia Gracilis. Pot-grown, well budded. Each, 2i)c; doz.. $--'.00; 100, $15.00. Hydrangea Otaksa. Superior imported stock; pot -grown. Size pots. Flowering stems. Doz. Per ICnj 6-7-inch. 3 to 4, $6.00 $40.00 7-inch, 5 to 6, 8.00 65.00 Orleans. Bright red, tinted pink, white center. 2-yr., each, 36c: doz., $3.60; 100, $26.00 Phyllis. One of the best pink polyanthas. 2-yr., each. 2.5c; doz., $2.60; 100, $18.00 3-yr., each, 80c; doz., 3.00; 100, 20.00 Climbing Roses. All 2-yr. dormant stock, field-grown and budded, unless noted. Each Doz. 100 American Pillar, single pink.S 30 83 00 120 00 Crimson Rambler, 2- jear 20 3 00 15 00 3-y>:ir. extra rhoice stock.. 25 2 50 18 00 Dorothy Pendna, 2-year 20 2 00 15 oO 3-year 25 2 50 18 00 Hiawatha, single crimson 30 3 00 20 00 Lady Gay. beautilul cherry pink 30 3 00 20 00 Philadelphia Rambler 20 2 80 15 00 Tausendschon, bright pink.... 30 3 00 20 00 White Dorothy Perkins TO 3 00 20 00 Rhododendrons. Bushy plants, with buds, best named. Each Dozen 8 to 12 buds each $1.00 $ 9.00 12 to 18 " 1.25 12.00 18 to 24 " 2.00 20.00 VAUGfliN'S SEED STORE, Mention the American Florist when wmting 1912 ISSUE Ready for distribution. WRITE ! L.Dshnfeldt,l!.'::'.'ri, Largest Seed Grower in Scandinavia. klentioji the American Florist ichen writing Onion Seed— Onion Sets WE ARE EXTENSIVE GROWERS A\D DEALERS Write for prices on the 1911 crop. We are also submitting contract figures for the 1912 crop of Onion Seed. SCmLDER BROS., Chillicothe, O. ilention the American Florist when writing SPRUIJT & CO. Trade Directory Seed Growers and Seedsmen, UTRECHT, HOLLAND. Mention the American Florist when writint GET QUOTATIONS FROM LSNDRETH SEEDS which SUCCEED 'r'" Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writir. OF THE United States and Canada. Price $3.00 Postpsud. American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearbom St., C&ICAG 1294 The American Florist. Dec. JO, Vegetable Growers* Association of Amsrlca. H. F. Hall. BostoD Mass., President: C West, Irondequoit. N. Y.. Vice-President; S. W. Severance. SOS Walker Building, Louisville. Ky., Secretary; M. L. Rnetenilt Cleveland. 0. Treasurer. Prices ol iQdoor Frulis and Vegfetables. Chicago, December ij. — Mushrooms, 10 cents to lio cents per pound; aspara- gus, .$2.50 to $3 per dozen bunches; cucumbers, 75 cents to $1 per dozen; tomatoes, 10 cents to 25 cents per pound; radishes. 15 cents to 35 cents per dozen bunches; lettuce, 25 cents per pound. New York. December 23. — Mush- rooms, 50 cents to .$1.80 per 4-pound basket; cucumbers, .$1 to $1.25 per dozen; tomatoes, 15 cents to 35 cents per pound; radishes, $1.50 to .$2..50 per 100 bunches; lettuce, $1 to $1.50 per strap; mint, .50 cents to 00 cents per dozen bunches. Fertilizing: Asparagus. Almost any well-drained soil with plenty of humus in it will grow aspara- gus, but a rich sandy loam is best, which should be deeply plowed and have large quantities of rotted manure worked into it, states the Maryland Experiment Station, and suggests the following regarding fertilizers. Per- haps 1,000 to 2.000 pounds of kainit per acre in midseason is as good as anything, however, if a complete fer- tilizer is preferred the following may be used, 400 pounds dissolved rock, 400 pounds kainit and 200 pounds nitrate of soda in the spring. The ground should be laid off in fur- rows six to eight inches deep and from four to six feet apart, the plants should be strong one-.vear-olds, and set two feet apart in the furrows, the earth filled in two or three inches over the crowns. Thorough cultivation should *be continued during the entire season and in late fall the tops cut off, removed from the field and burned to destroy disease germs and insects. The second year a good coat- ing of stable manure or l.TOO pounds of kainit per acre should be applied in early spring and the entire surface plowed four inches deep. Thorough cul- tivation during- the year and the tops again removed in the fall. No cutting of stalks should be done the second year. The third and succeeding years a light covering of rotted manure about five tons per acre, should be given in w-inter or early spring, and in connection some commercial ferti- lizer should be used and the ground plowed and harrowed. If green stalks are wanted the ground may be left level, but if white stalks are desired furrows from each side must be thrown over the row to form a ridge eight or more inches high. The ground must be kept cultivated to keep down weeds. As soon as the cutting is over the entire piece is plowed and harrowed about four inches deep and the shoots allowed to grow. Good cul- tivation must be given so that large amounts of plant food may be stored up in the roots and crow'ns to produce strong shoots the following year. After the tops die they should be removed and burned a* before. This treatment is given year after year as long as the yield is profitable. The use of salt is not considered necessarj' as this sys- tem of fertilizing, especially the use of kainit, furnishes a large amount of the same constituents supplied by salt, ren- dering the latter unnecessary. Forcing Rhubarb. Generally with the turn of the year we commence forcing rhubarb. If we knew^ what the other growers are do- ing we of course could time our crops to suit conditions; as it is, we can only guess at market conditions. Last season was a very poor one for rhu- barb forcing in our vicinity, as the thing was seriously overdone in mid- winter. Thus the very first crop in January sold well, and also the very last, just before the coming of the out- door crop, brought good money. How- ever, the bulk sold slowly and often as low as 35 cents per dozen bunches of extra fine size and quality. If we were to advise .anyone in regard to marketing — we would say bring in the heaviest cut just before the outdoor crop comes on as the demand is most active, and if the spring is a little late good sales are sure. If there is no frost in the ground we plow along one side of the rows in the field and loosen the clumps with the spade. They are then hauled to cold frames and stored so we can get them when wanted. Here we expose them to hard freezing for a few days, then cover with sash or shutters or boards. For forcing we use outside manure heated frames similar to deep hot- beds. These beds should not be too warm as high temperature produces thin stalks. The roots are packed closely and all cracks filled with eartti. Absolute darkness is desirable as all light induces leaves to form instead MUSHROOMS HOW TO GROW THEM BY WM. FALCONHR. The Best American Book on the Subject. 170 Pages. 29 IllnstraUons. Price $ 1 .OO. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. of stalks. About this time we have a lot of 12-inch boards to spare from the celery fields which we use to make these beds and to cover them. Rhu- barb can be done well under green- house benches, but we do not like the labor of carting them in and out, rath- er prefer the frames outdoors. After forcing the roots are useless and al- together we are not very anxious to operate heavily in this line, but in the routine of truck farming rhubarb forcing has a place. Marketmak. Watcn lor our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Lambert'i Purs Culture Mushroom Spawn SabstltDtioD ol cheaper eradesit tbns easily exposed. Fresb samplt ^^p>-y brick, with illustrated book, mailed ^s^^X^ postpaid by manafaclurers bp'-d re- ceipt of 40ceDtt id postage. Address Trade M ark, American SpawnCOMSt.Paal.Mlnn. Success In Market Gardening REVISED AND ENLARGED EDITION, A new and larger edition of this well known work on market garden- ing. It contains everything a market gardener wants to know, and in a form easily understood. It is an invaluable guide to any one in the business from the beginner to the most experienced. PfllCE $1.10 AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Special to the Trade We make a specialty of growinp all kiids of Vegettbls Plants for the Seed and Plant Trade, includiMg the best vari- ties of I'orcing Tomatoes, Asparagus, Cauliflower, Egg Plants, Peppers, Pars- ley, IvCttnce, Cabbage, etc. Special prices made on large orders for Spring delivery. Let um kn»w jour wants. We have a bie lot of Tomato Plants, trans planted and potted: CoB<'t Lorilla-rd. Bonny B'-st. Snttoss' A\. Suttoes Abundance and Winter Beauty: also Extra Early Erfurt and Snowball CsulKlower, ^ash required wuh oiders from unknown cor- respondents. Fox-Hall Farm, v^" Norfolk, Va. C»/%DD/%IJL1 r^LAIN 19 $1.00 per 1000 in 5,0C0 lots. LETTUCE Five Best Varieties, $1 00 per 1000 in 5,U0U lous. Our plants a'cu'own from the be»t sreds obtaiDabl TOMATO PLANTS Five Best Varieties, in 2;.'2-inch pots, $20,00 per 1000. BLICK FLORAL CO., Norfolk, Va. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER and FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) SnP^f?lllTP^* Beans, Deets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabl, Leek, Lettnces. Onlona, Peai, ■jpcwiumc^j. Rajisiies, Spinach, Turnips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Regonlaa, Carna- tions, Cloerartas, Gloxiuius, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansles, Petuutas, Phloxes, Prlmutaii Scabloas, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRXtTMPH OF THE GIANT PAUSIES (mlied). the most perfect and uiu»t beautiful in the world, $6.00 per oz., or $1.50 per % ox., 75c per 1-16 oz., postace paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own Tsst grounds, and •re warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best qualitj. I ALSO GROW LARGELY SEEDS ON CONTRACT. igit. The American Florist. 1296 nnnnMMMnnnMMMnnn nnn nnnMMnnnnMMMnnnn g Boddington's Quality Flower Seeds for Floristig M n n H M M n n n n n H M n n H H M n n H H H n n H M H n n n M M H n n H M n Selected Seeds, Successfully Sown, Secure, Sure. Safe and <^ervicable Satisfaction. Remember you may deduct 5 per cent. If cash accompanies order. AGERATUM Trade pkt. Oz. Mexicanum album $0.10 $0.20 Blue Perfection 16 .50 Imperial Dwarf Blue 10 .25 Imperial Dwarf White 10 .25 Little Dorrit 16 .50 Swanley Blue 10 .25 Little Blue Star, trade pkt. 50c, 3 pkts. tor $1.25. BODDINGTON'S MAUVE BEAUTY. Large Mauve flowers; dwarf, compact, very free-flowering. A unique variety. Trade pkt. 10c. , oz. 50c. AliYSSrM White Gem. A grand improvement on Little Gem, be- ing much more compact; grand for bed- ding. Trade pkt. 25c., oz. $1.00. Trade pkt. Oz. V4, lb. Little Gem, dwarf, best for pots $0.10 $0.30 $1.00 Carpet of Snow, for hang- ing baskets and borders.. .10 .40 1.25 Sweet (the old variety) 10 .15 .50 ASTERS BODDINGTON'S Asters Are Famous. Write for catalogue of other varieties and prices. Trade pkt. % oz. Oz. Aster Early Wonder, white.. $0.25 $0.75 $2.00 Aster Early Wonder, pink.. .25 .75 2.00 aUEEN OF THE MARKET ASTERS. Boddington's Extra Early, Trade pkt. Oz. Pink $0.20 $.85 Light Blue 20 .85 White 20 .85 Dark Blue 20 .85 Crimson 20 .86 Hose 20 .85 Flesh-Color 20 .85 Light Rose 20 .86 Scarlet 20 .85 Red-Lilac 20 .85 Finest Mixed 20 .85 BRANCHING ASTERS Vicks' Branching. Trade pkt. Vt oz. Oz. Crimson $0.25 $0.35 $1.00 White 25 .35 1.00 Purple 25 .36 1.00 Violet 25 .35 1.00 Rose 25 .35 1.00 Carlson's Branching. Lavender $0.25 $0.35 $1.00 Semple's Branching. Shell-Pink $0.25 $0.35 $1.00 Upright White 25 .35 1.00 Trade pkt. each of the collection of 8 varieties for $1.75. Trade pkt. ^4 oz. Oz. Vick's New Early Branching, white $0.25 $0.75 $2.00 Vick's New Early Branching, pink 25 .75 2.00 BODDINGTON'S GIANT ANTIRRHINUM (Height, 3 feet.) Trade pkt. Oz. Coral-Red, striking color $0.20 $0.75 Carmine, splendid color 20 .75 Daybreak, light pink 20 .75 Brilliant, scarlet, golden yellow and white 20 .75 Crescia, dark scarlet 20 ."75 ftueen Victoria, pure white 25 1.00 Luteum, yellow 20 .75 Firefly, scarlet 20 .75 Romeo, deep rose 20 ."TS Lilacinum, beautiful lilac 20 .75 Mixed 20 .50 BEGONIA Trade pkt. Boddington'3 Crimson Bedder $0.50 Erfordii, carmine 25 BEGONIA — Continned Semperflorens 25 Vernon grandiflora, % ft. A fine bed- ding sort, with rich red flowers and glossy bronze-red foliage 25 CINERARIA Cineraria maritima, 1% ft. Trade pkt. 10c. , oz., 25c. Cineraria maritima "Diamond." A vast improvement over the above. Foliage very white, leaves much serrated. Trade pkt. 50c., $2.00 per oz. CENTAUREA Trade pkt. Oz. Candidissima $0.25 $1.50 Gymnocarpa 15 .50 GREVELLiEA ROBUSTA Trade pkt. Oz. (Silk Oak) $0.10 $0.75 COBAEA Trade pkt. Oz. Scandens, H. P. Blue $0.10 $0.30 Alha, White 20 .75 LOBELIA Trade pkt. Oz. Erinus gracilis, trailing light blue $0.16 $0.50 Erinus speciosa. deep blue; trail- ing 15 .75 Crystal Palace compacta 25 2.50 Emperor William compacta 25 1,00 MIGNONETTE Boddington's Majesty. The finest of all fancy varieties of Mignonette for under glass or -nt culture. Seeds saved from select spikes under glass. Trade pkt, CiOc., % oz. $1.00, per oz. $7.50. MYOSOTIS Trade pkt. Oz. Eliza Fonrohert, excellent for pots, blue $0.10 $1.00 Palustris Semperflorens, ever- blooming 25 2.00 PETUNIAS Boddington's Quality Double Fringed, Our double Petunias have reached the high- est standard of excellence, and may be confidently relied on to produce a large proportion of double flowers of exquisite beauty and great size. % trade pkt. eoc, trade pkt. $1.00. Boddington's Snowball, Double. The finest double, pure white. % trade pkt. 60c., trade pkt. $1.00. BODDINGTON'S CENTURY PRIZE. Gigantic single flower having the edges deeply ruffled or fluted: fine substance, with deep white throats. % trade 1 kt. 60c., trade pkt. $1.00. Trade pkt. Boddington's Bar Harbor Beaaty, Sin- gle. Color a beautiful rose $0.25 Boddington's Ruffled Giants. A grand selection of single fringed Petunias.. .50 Boddington's Inimitable Dwarf Com- pact Hybrids. Single 25 Emperor, Single. Large blossoms dls- . tinct In form, coloring and marking .50 Howard's Star. Rich crimson, with a distinct white star In center 25 Rosy Mom. Soft carmine pink 25 Snowstorm. Pure single white 25 Hybrida, Single Uixed. Oz. 60 15 PYRETHBUM Trade pkt. Oz. Aureum (Golden Feather) $0.10 $0.25 Selaginoides. Foliage fine ser- rated 15 .50 SHAMROCK ... Trade pkt. Oz. (True Irish.) Small-leaved. % trade 25c jo.40 $1.00 SALVIA „, _ , Trade pkt. Oz. Clara Bedman (Bonfire). 1% feet. $0.25 $2.00 Splendens (Scarlet Sage) 25 1.60 Splendens. Ball of Fire. Very dwarf and early 05 3.50 Splendens aucubaefolia (Silver- sPOt) 25 2.50 Splendens Carminea (new). Splen- did rose carmine dwarf 50 Splendens gigantea 50 Splendens pendula. Drooping spikes 25 2.00 Splendens, Zurich, ^4 oz. $1.75... .25 6.00 STOCKS Boddington's Quality Large-Flowering Ger- man Ten-Weeks Stocks. Brilliant- Rose '^""^''^^k Canary- Yellow '.',', '"'js Crimson ok Dark Blood-Red \ .'.[WWW'.]'." 25 Violet-Blue ..^ !!!!!!]" 25 •• Purple ',". 9K Hesh Color ,; Light Blue .'..'. SS Scarlet SS Snow-white '..[ 05 Fine Mixed !!!!!!!.'.!!!!!! !25 Boddington's Quality Cut-and-Come-Again. These splendid Stocks will Bower continu- ously through the summer If sown early. Trade nkt Princess Alice, white $0 25 Apple Blossom, light pink .'.' 25 Peach Blossom, soft pink 25 Chamoise ]"* '25 Bridesmaid, rose '.'.'.',[ 25 Canary, yellow !!!!!.'!!" '25 Flamingo, blood-red 26 Blue Jay, light blue " '25 Violet, dark blue ',', '25 Carminea, crimson " J25 GIANT PERFECTION White. Pyramidal long spikes of large double flowers, splendid for glass culture and for florists' purposes. Trade pkt. 25c., U oz. $1.25, % oz. $2.00, oz. $3.75. QUALITY VERBENAS o jj. i , .. . Trade pkt. Oz. Boddington's Mammoth Hybrids, A strain of very vigorous growth, producing trusses of large flowers of brilliant and varied colors. Mixed $0.25 $1.26 Boddington's Mammoth Auricula- flowered. Large flowers with dis- tinct white eye 25 1.25 Boddington's Mammoth Blue 25 1.25 Boddington's Mammoth Pink 25 1.26 Boddington's Mammoth Scarlet De- fiance. The flnest scarlet sort .25 1.25 Boddington's White (Candidissima). Pure white 26 1.25 Boddington's Striped. Many colors .25 1.25 Lemon (Aloysia cltrlodora) 25 1.60 VINCA Trade pkt. Oz. Alba, white $0.15 $0.50 Rosea, rose 16 .50 Rosea alha, rose and white 15 .50 Mixed 10 .40 X m n n n m m m n n n m m m n n n m m m n n n m m m n n n m m m n n n m m m n n n m m m n n n m u M m n We are headquarters for Sweet Peas of every description. Our Wholesale Catalogue of Quality Seeds and Bulbs (Is now ready) contains 62 pages of Seeds and Bulbs you need. Write for it today — a postcard will fetch it. g ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seedsman, '^t^^^^^ ?f^! § nnnnMMMnnnMMxnttriMiiMnrtnMMMnnnMMMnnnMMMntrnn 1296 The American Florist, Dec. JO, =^ 8 The Nursery Trade I American Association of Nnrserymen J. H. Dayton, Painesville, O.. President; W. H. Wyman. North AbinstoD. Mass.. Vice- President; John Hall, Rochester. N.Y..Sec'y. Thirty-seventh annual conrention to be h*)d at Boston, Mass., 1912. <^ THE orange crop of the Pacific coast gained 145.4 per cent in 10 years; the lemon, 210.7 per cent. THE report of the annual meeting of the Western Association of Nurserymen will be found on page 126S of this is- sue. Ocean Springs, Miss. — The Bay View Pecan Nursery, C. Forkert proprietor, is maliing a specialty of pecans and is producing fine trees that bear nuts of superb quality. Notes From Southern California. AT HOLLTWOOD We have before mentioned some of the interesting things grown by E'. D. Sturtevant at his charming home at Hollywood, but every time we call there is something new and a visit near the end of November was no exception. One usually thinks of a warm green- house or store in connection with al- lamandas but here A. Williamsi is flow- ering outside. This species has not the large flowers of A. Schotti but more nearly approaches the old A. nerifolia with its more tubular but finely col- ored flowers. Ipomoea Briggsi, or I. Lady Briggs, is a fine plant here; the vine runs quite to the eaves of the house and is covered with the large cymes of glossy claret colored flow- ers. It is probably a variety or form of I. Harsfallise. Another beau- tiful vine is Tecoma jasminoides alba. The typical T. jasminoides is more or less common here outside, running over balconies, verandas and roofs, but the form Mr. Stutevant has is a pure white with more of the red markings in the throat. There is a faint tinge of yel- low right in the center that serves to enhance the purity of the white and it is as lovely as Dipladenia Boliviensis, which we have already noted as flow- ering outside here. Growers who have tried to grow and flower solandras in the greenhouse can hardly imagine plants of S. guttata with great shoots as thick as one's arm scrambling all over a house and covered with flowers, but this is how it thrives here. This is the "cup of gold" of the Mexicans (copse d 'or). It was late in the season for bulbus plants to be growing but several choice things were in bloom. Crinum Pow- elli album is beautiful — a pure white form, identical in all other respects with the type. C. Moorei is a fine pink and there are several hybrid forms of Mr. Sturtevant's raising. The seeds are interesting — they are as large as a walnut and if laid on the surface of the soil they push out a large, suc- culent root that eventually enters the ground and forms a plant like some palms. Sprekelia formosissima, the JacobEcan lily, are still in flower, the form grown here being almost scarlet. Ruellia macrantha, with its pretty rose-purple flowers, was effective, and so was the bright yellow Linum trigy- num close by. This is a great subject for winter blooming in California and should be more planted. This is also known, perhaps more correctly, as Reinwardtia trigynum and is a native of the East Indias. Alpina nutans grows outside in this section finely and if given plenty of water makes growths as strong as the old ginger plant (Hedychium Gardner- ianum). The racemes are produced from the tops of the stems and have a shell pink and white with each flower which is almost like an orchid with its exposed brightly colored lips. It is known here as the shell flower. A very distinct palm here is Livistona Maria?. It is almost a desert palm, thriving with very" little water, and has foliage of a light port wine color. The leaves are green when they ap- pear but take on the red color as they develop. Another beautiful foliage thing is Bambusa vulgaris variegata. This has golden yellow stems, sharply and distinctly marked with the deep- ist green, a striking variegation not often equalled. It appears to grow as strongly as the type and is a fine thing. No mention of Mr. Sturtevant's place would be complete without a ref- erence to his lilies, and although in November they are naturally not as strong as in August, there were great New Roses and Blooming^ Ms Rare Trees and Climbing Plants, Kayser & 5eibert, Rossdorf-Darmstadt, Germany, Illustrated Catalog free on requf st. PEONIES At bargain prices. Also other stock. Write for list. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. Hydrangea Otaksa For Easter and Decoration Day Six-inch, pot-grown, well established and set with flower buds. OtakSS, with 5 ard 6 branches, at $20.00 per 180; 4 branches at $15,00 per 100. Souvenir de Claire, fine pink, same color as Gloire de Lorraine Begonia, same price: also 7-10 branches latter variety, $25 00 per lOO, Jackson & Perkins Company, Wholesale Florists and Nurserymen, Ne\irark, Wajne Co., Nenr Tork State. Mention the American Florist when writing blooms on the day of our visit. Peter Bissett, now of the Department of Ag- riculture, Washington, D. C, was due, in the course of his California tour, also F. P. Dorsett, also of the depart- ment. We would like to tell of a new hybrid water lily but as this is as yet neither named or in commerce we must not anticipate. H. R. R. M.\RLBORO, Mass. — The Warren Howe place on East Main street has been sold to Joseph Barry of Hildreth street, who will carry on the green- house business on quite an extensive scale. Fruit TreesAPEi?,™^^'- Fine Trees. Prices reasonable. MITCHELL'S NURSERY, Beverly, Olii© Arbor Vitae (TUnya OccldentalU.) A iplendid stock of 3 to 4 ft. an! 4 to- 5 ft. trees, Write for descriptions and pricti, Tlie Win. H. Moon Co., MORRISVaU. PA. Mention the American Florist when writing LARGE TREES OAKS and MAPLES Pinea and Hentlocka ANDORRA NURSERIH8. Wm. Warner Harper. Prop. Cbestnat Hlu. PHILA., FA. Mention the American Florist lohen writing For Fall Planting Lilium Tennifolium, Hansoni, Davtiri- cum, Henryi, Elegans and WallaceJ; Daphne Cneorum, Delphinium For- mosum, Syringa Japonica, German and Japan Iris. Fall list issued in August. E. S. MILLER, Wading River,N. Y Mention tJie American Florist lohen writing California Privet Fine stock of well ?rowD, well rooted and well graded 2 year plants; first-class io every respect: Per too 1000 12 to 15 in., light branched $100 $7.00 15 to 20 in.. 3 or more branches 1.50 10.00 20 to 30 in.. 4 or more branches 2 00 15.00 2H to 3ft., strong, 6 or more branches 3.00 25 00 3 to 4 ft., extra heavy, 8 or more branches 4.00 30.00 Write for special prices on carload and large orders. CHAS. BLACK, Hightsiown, N. J B. & A. SPECIALTIES Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Autumn Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines Florists are always welcome visitorg to our nurseries. WE are only a few minutes from New York City: Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. BOBBINK& ATKINS Narserymen and Florists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing /p//. The American Florist. 1297 Rooted Carnation Cutting:s IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. Per 100 Per 1000 White Wonder $0 00 $50 00 Gloriosa 6 00 60 00 Norwood 6 00 60 00 Dorothy Gordon 4 00 36 00 White Perfection :> 50 ".0 00 Per 100 Per 1000 White Enchantress $3 00 26 00 Enchantress 3 00 25 00 Beacon 3 00 25 00 Rose Pink Enchantress 2 50 20 (P Winsor 2 50 I'O 00 J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO., Carnation Specialists, JOLIET, ILL. A FEW GOOD THINGS YOl WANT. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchoer. Ricard. Perkins, Poitevine. 2in, $2.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, 5 in. 2Sc each. Wbltmani Ferns, 4'io.. 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3in.. $5.00: 4-in., $10.00: Sin. $25.00 per 100. Vlnca Var., 2-in., 2c. Aspsragas Sprengen, 2 in.. $2.50 per 100. Asparagus Pltunosas, 2 in.. $3 00 per 100. Cash with order CEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writim QERANIUM5 All Sold Until February. ' S. A. Nutt per 1000, $11.50 Ricard and Poitevine per ICOO. 14.00 PLUMOSUS Per 1000. $25.00. CARNATIONS Alma Ward. White Wonder. White En- chantress Dorothy Gordon Winona. Mrs. G. W, Ward, Beacon and Victory. Too many to price in this ad. send list of what you want (or prices. Coleus $5.00. $5.00 and $10.0 per ICOD. Best in the United Stales, ALBERT M.HERR, Lancaster, Pa. mention the American Florist when writing SPECIALTIES. Itoses, from 3-ln pots. Chrysanttieraums Carnations for fall delivery. Smllax. Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers. S^w°fJr£: Robert Craig Co... g^ PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa IT TOU SAW IT IN THE THE FLORIST SAT SO IN TOUR NEXT ORDER. Roses for Forcing The JAP Preferred Stock. We consider the deliveries we are now making to be the best plants we have ever grown. We have a few left for late buyers. CRIMSON RAMBLER, White Dorothy, Hiawatha, Veilchenblau (Blue Rambler), Philadelphia Rambler At $15.00 per 100. Tausendschon, $10.00 Dorothy Perkins, $12.00 BABY ROSES Crimson, Baby Rambler, $16.00 per 100 Pink, Mrs. Cutbush, 15.00 per 100 White, Katherine Zeimeth, 15.00 per 100 Scarlet, JESSIE, 3.00 per doz. (The BEST Baby Rose for Pot Culture.) The Following Bash Roses at $15.00 per Hundred AMERICAN BEAUIT, Kaiserin, MAMAN COCHET. la France, GRUS AN TEPLITZ, MME. CAROLINE TEST- Killarney, Duchess of Albany, OUT, HERMOSA, Etoile de France, Anny Muller, Leonle Lamesch, Clothlde Sonpert, WHITE COCBET, Hugh Dickson, Magna Charta. All fine forcing grade, the very best plants selected out of immense blocks. H ALF-STANDABDS, Baby Ramblers, imported at $3.00 per doz. JACKSON & PERKINS CO. •^"^ ^'SS/eVrS;.'"'" Newark, New York. The Best White Rose Ever Offered WE SHALL DISSEMINATE Double While Killarney We Are Now Booking Orders for March Delivery. See it growing at The Budlodg Rose Co., in Auburn, R. I., or with US at Cromwell. Order now to be sure of early delivery. A. N. PIERSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. ilention the American Florist when writing 1298 The American Florist. Dec. 30, Heacock's Palms and Ferns stron^Sid HOME GROWN. Well Established. While our sales have been much heavier than ever before, we are still strong on sizes quoted: C 7in. 9 in. 9in. 9in. Pot. ZH fn Kentia Belmoreana. Leaves. Id. high. Each 8tol0 12 18 $0 50 24 1 00 Id. high. Each 34 to 36 $2 50 36 to 38 300 40 to 45 4 00 42 to 48 500 48 to 54 600 Cocos WeddelUana. Id. hieh. Pot IVi'm. 4 3 -iD. 5 5 iD. 6 to 7 6 -iD. 6 to 7 Ced'rtub. L'ts 7iD. 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 6 to 7 Doz. $ 1 50 2 00 6 00 12 00 Doz. $30 00 36 00 48 00 100 ito 10 $10 00 Cedar tub. Plants. 7iD. 4 7-in. 4 9in. 4 9-iD. 4 Kentia Forsterlana. Made Up. Id. hinb. Eacb 36 $2 50 36to40 3 00 40to42 4 00 42 to 48 500 Doz. $30 00 36 00 48 00 60 00 Cibotium Schiedei. Cedar tub. Spread Eacb 9lD. 4to5feet $400to$500 9-40. 5to6feet 6 00 Areca Lutescens. PlaDts in pot. In.hieh. Pot 7-in 8iD. 3 Cedar tub. Plants in tub 9-iD. Several 9-io. 36. 42. Each ,.$2 00 . 3 00 iD.biKh. Eacb 48 to 54 $5 00 5ft 7 50 Po, Phoenix Roebelcni. ^^^^ 5in.. nicely characterized $1 00 6 in., 18 to 20iD. 'spread! 1 50 Cedar tub. High. Spread. Each 7-iD. 18iD. 24 tD $2 00 JOSEPH HEACOCK CO. Wyncote, Pa. Railway Station, Jenkintown. Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deDers. Florists SDd Home-makers, taught by Prof. Craig and Prof. Beal of CorDell University. Progressive Florists recogDize the growiDg importance of a kDowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who an- derstaDd up-to-date methods aod practice are iD demand for the best positions. A knowledge 01 LaDdscape Gardeningls IndispeDsable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog tree. Write today. Tlie Home Correspondence School Dept. A. F.. Springfield. Mass. PROF. CRAIG. A BELATED LOT OF AZALEAS Are comJDE Jn nicely, and we can fill all orders for Christmas aod New Years. Wire us your orders. Ask for our list of Ferns and Soft Wooded Plants. GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, lU. ROSES A SPECIALTY. The Dingee 6 Conard Co., WEST GROVE. PA. For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS .Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, F O.: Berlin. N. 3. WtUiamstowii Jane, N.!J LEEDLE SPRINGEIELD ZHln ROSES Shipping — Booking 4-in. Growing. Rooted Cuttings VERBENAS 70c per 100; $6.00 per 1000. Express paid. Cash with orders. Write. S. D BRANT, Clay Center, Kans. STOCK ALWAYS NEEDED Small Ferns, for dishes, Pteris Mayi, Serrnlata Cristata Variegata, Wimsetti, Cretica AlbaLineata, $3.00 per 100, $26.00 per 1000. Aspldium Tsussimense and Cyr. tomium Felcatum, $3.60 per 100, $.30.00 per 1000. Asparagus Plnmosus.-JVj-in., $3.00 per 100, $26.00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2!^^-in., $2.60 per 100, $23.00 per 1000. Pandaaus Utilis, 3-in., $10.00 per lOU; 4-in., $20.00 per 100. Cocos Weddelliana, 21^2-in., $10.00 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana and Forster- lana—Made-np and single plants, all sizes. Special value in Made-up Fors- teriana, 4 plants in 8-in. tubs, 40 to 44 in. high, $4.00 each; 8-in. tubs, 44 to 48 in. high, $6.00 each (verj' bushy). Genista Racemosa, 6-in. pot plants, $26 per 100: very heavy 4-in, pot plants at $16 per 100. Hydrangea Otaksa, fine pot grown 6-in. pots, 2 to 3 flower shoots, $20 per 100. BEDDING STOCK Heliotrope, Czar, Czarina, Jersey Beauty, etc., $2.60 per 100; Centiflenr (Giant), $3.60 per 100. Coleus, Beck with Gem, Her Ma. jesty, Queen of West, Verschaffeltii, etc., $2.60 per 100, $20 per 1000. Moonf lower (buy now to propagate from), $3 per 100. Geraniums, standard market sorts, $3 per 100, $26 per 1000. Flowering Begonias, good assort- ment, $3 per 100. Lantana, 8 fine varieties, $3 per 100. Croton Aurea Macnlata, 3-in. pot plants, $8 per 100. Engiisll Ivy, strong 4-in., 3 to 4 ft. of tops, $12 per 100; 2-in. pots, $3.60 per 100. Violets, Hardy English or Russian, 2-in., $6 per 100, $45 per 1000. Forcing Spirea Clumps, Extra Quality Per 100 Per 1000 Floribnnda $ 6.00 .$46.00 Gladstone 10.00 90.00 Superba 6.00 Per 100 Queen Alexandra $12.00 Blondine 6.00 Japonica 4.00 No better proposition for Easter or Memorial Day. THE STORKS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, O. Ferns for Dishes Per 100 Per 1000 2V4ln $3.50 $30.00 Asparagus Plumosas, 2H-iDch $3 SO per 100; $30.00 per 1000. 3-in. $6.00 per 100. Primroses, Obconica, best large flowerine strain, stroci; 2H inch pot plants. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. SnO at 1000 rates. Cash with order Rubber Plants, 6 in pot. 20-24 in. high. 50c each. Araacaria Excelsa. Sin. pot. 50c to 7Sc each; 6-in. pot, $1.00 to $1.25 each. FRANK OECHSLIN, 4911 QulnCT St.. CHICAGO Uention the American Florist when writine Teli Them Where You Asparagus 1000 100 PlomosD*, 2^-in. pots $18 00 $2 00 Primroses ^,^ Obconica Gigantea 2Va-'\tx. pots $2 50 Obconica Alba and Rosea. 2^i in. pots . . 1 50 Single Grant Geraniums 2Vi inch pots per 100, $1 50 AUernanthera, rooted cuttings, red and yellow per lOD. 50c Canna Chas. Henderson, dr; bulbs. 2 and 3 eyes per 100. $2,00 Cash. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio. Saw the Advertisemant rgir. The American Florist. 1299 Pteris WilsODl. Plants, Palms and Perns Clean, Well Grown and Healthy. Pteris Serrulata. For the Best Order of Us, Bedding Plants ACHYEANTHES— 2-Inch. Per 100 P. de Bailey $2.50 Metallica 2.00 Lindenil 2.00 Warscewiczii ■ 2.00 AGERATTJM— 2-Inoh. Per 100 Stella Guiney J2.00 Princess Pa^iline 2.00 COLEUS— 2-Inch. Per 100 Pflster. red and yellow ?2.00 Beckwith's Gem 2.00 Golden Bedder 2.00 VerschaCfeltil 2.00 Per Per 100 1000 Gnaphalium, Lanatum, 2-Inch. .$2.00 Heliotrope, 2-inch 2.00 Heliotrope, 3-in 4.00 Ivy, German 2-inch 2.00 Lantana Delicatissima, 2-inch... 2.00 Lobelia Kathleen Mallard. 2-in. 3.00 25.00 Marguerites, yellow cuttings.... 6.00 Marguerites, yellow, 2-inch 2.00 SALVIA— Rooted Cuttings. Per 1000 Boutire J6.00 Zurich fi'OO Per 100 SALVIA— 2-Inch, Bonfire $2.00 Zurich 2.00 Vincas, 4-Inch, $2 per doz 16.00 RHODODENDRONS. Each :..$1.25 CROTONS. 4-in 25o each; $3 per doz. 7-in., 4 in a pot 76c-$l each Stove and Greenhouse Plants Asparagus Baskets, $1, $1.50 and $2 each. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3- in., $1 per doz.; $8 per 100. BOSTON FEEN. FERNS BOSTONS. Size Each Doz. 100 1,000 2-in $3.00 $25.00 3-in 8.00 60.00 6-in $6.00 45.00 7-ln $0.75 9.00 8-in 1.00 12.00 Fern Baskets, each $1.00 ASST. PERNS, FOR DISHES, 2iu., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Cibotium, 7-in., each $2.50 Cyperus, 4-in $1.25 per doz.; $8 per 100 DRACAENA INDIVISA. 2-in $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000 S-in 75c doz. ; $6 per 100 7-in.. 1% to 3-ft. high, $1.25 each; $15 per doz. DRACAENA MASSANGEANA. O-in $1-25 each 7.in 1.50 each DRACAENA TERMINALIS. 4-in.. strong 35c each; $4.00 per doz. FICUS ELASTICA (Rubbers). 0-in 50o each; $6.00 per doz. PANDANUS VEITCHII. 4.1n 60c each; $5.50 per doz. S-ln 75c each ; 9.00 per doz. (j.jn $1.00 each ; 12.00 per doz. TRADESCANTIA VARIEGATA. "(Wandering Jew.) 2.in 40c per doz; $3 per 100 KENTIA BELMOREANA. Pot High Leaves 2M.-in S-in. 4 3-iD 8-10-in. 4-5 4.in 12-15-in. 4-5 5-in lS-20-in. 5-8 7-iu 28-30-ln. 6-7 7-ln 40-44-in. 6-7 . 8-iu 44-45-ln. 7-8 9.in 48-50-in. 7-8 9-in 50-54-in. 7-8 Cocos Weddelliana, 2-in.. $1.75 per doz.; $14 per 100; 3-in., $2.60 per doz.; $20 per 100. LATANIA BORBONICA. 2-in.. 1 to 2 lvs..$3 per 100; $25 per 1.000 4-in $3 per doz.; $20 per 100 {.In $6 per doz.; $40 per 100 Each Doz. 100 $1.60 $12.00 2.00 15.00 3.60 30.00 $0.75 9.00 2.50 30.00 4.50 5.50 8.00 10.00 Pot. 2M!-i 3-in. 4-in. 5-in. 8-ln. 7-in. 8-in KENTIA FORSTERIANA. High Leaves Each 20-24-in. .30-35-in. 36-38-in. 40-42-in. in' ',',',','.,'.'. 46-50-in. MADE UP PLANTS. 4-6 4-6 5-6 5-6 8-7 Pot 7-in. 9-in. 10-in. 12-in. ARECA LUTESCENS. 3-in., 3 plants in a pot, $2 per doz.; $15 ■ per 100. PHEONIX ROEBELENII. 214-in $2 per doz.; $15.00 per 100 3-in $3 per doz.; $22.60 per 100 5-in $9 per doz. ; $70.00 per 100 6-in $2.00 each 7-in .■ $2.60 each High .24-30-in. .50-54-in. .58-60-in. .62-70-in. $0.75 1.00 8.50 4.50 7.00 In Pot 3-4 3-5 4-5 4-5 Doz. $1.60 2.00 3.60 9.00 12.00 Each $2.50 8.00 10.00 15.00 PHOENIX CANARENSIS. 36-40-in., high $ 2.50 10-ln., 50-54-in. 10-ill.. 60-64-in. high . high. each 8.00 each 10.00 each PHOENIX 4-in 25o each; RECLINATA. .-)-in. 6-in. $3 per doz.; $20 per 100 . . 50c each ; $5 per doz. 75c each; $9 per doz. Pteris Magnifica. Pteris Cretica, Albo Lineata. THE Pteris Magnihca. GEO.WinBOLD CO EDGEBROOK, CHICAGO. Pteris Cretica, Albo Lineata 1300 The American Florist. Dec. 30, SMILAX Fine bushy plants, 254-inch, $1.60 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. Aspraagus Sprengeri, fine 25/2-in., $1.60 per 100; 4-in. $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, fine plants, 214- inch, $2.00 per 100. Pansies, onr well known strain, none better; Forget-me-not, Daisies, (Bel- lis), Wallflowers, Sweet Williams, Galllardlas. all these are fine plants, at $2.60 per 1000; $10.00 for 5000. Hollyhocks, double, in separate colors, 76c per 100, $5.00 per 1000. Lettuce, Grand Rapids, $1.00 per 1000; $8.50 for 10,000. J. C. SCHMIDT, otter and Maple Sts., TOL. PA. Orchids We are now taking orders for early delivery of fresh stock in the spring. Placed early insures best results. Send for Catalogue. . L. FREEMAV, Wellfleet, Mass. 1912! ;i912! 1912! VERBENAS! OUR SELECTION: Per ICO 1000 Rooted Cuttinus $0 75 6 00 Strong plants. 2!-i-in. pots 2,50 20.00 PURCH.'\SER'S SELECTION: Rooted Cuttings $0,90 $8,00 Strong plants. 2!4-in. pots 3.00 25.00 NEW V.^RIETIES: Lady Allen. Columbia Mrs.Taft. Per 100 1000 Rooted Cuttings $1.00 $9.00 Strong plants, 2^-in. pots 4.00 J. LDiLLON, Bloomsburg,Pa. Boston Ferns Perfectly Clean for growing on. we have 15.000 of them ^inch $15.00 per 100 5-inch 25.00 per 100 6inch 40.00 per 100 Asparagus Plumosus, 2 inch $2,50 per 100 Cash, please, THE REESER PLANT COMPANY Exclusively Wholsale Plaotsmen. SPRINGFIELD, OHIO MiLFOED, Mass.— W. D. Howard has built a garage to accommodate his two automobiles. Bkidgewater, Mass. — J. K. Alexan- der, president of the New England Dahlia Society and widely known as the "Eastern Dahlia King," states that this has been the most prosperous year in his business career. He was par- ticularly successful in winning premi- ums the last fall. Pittsburg, Pa. — in the North Side News Weekly of November 29 ap- peared a record of the E. C. Ludwig Baseball Club which won 21 games and lost four during the past season. A group portrait of the members' of the team with President E. C. Ludwig appeared with the article. THE HOME OF ARAUCARIAS The great plant-producing firm of Godfrey Aschmann is, like the bee, never idle. Have a large stock of everything. Can fill any order. t@°'Please look at our special low prices for superior stock in ARAUCARIA EXCELSA Araucaria Excelsa, raised from top cut- tings only (no seed lings). 5V2-6 7inch pots. 3- 4 -5-6 yeari told.4 56 7 tiers. IS- IS 20-25 3J and 40 in. high. 50c. 60c, 75c. . $1.00, $1.25. $1,50 to $2,00. Araucaria Excelsa Glauoa and Ro- busta Compacta, 6 7 in. pots, fine bushy plants $1,03. $1.25, $1.50, $2,00 each. Look' Kentia Belmoreana, 25 in. high. 5H- in. pots only 50c to 60c. KenUa Belmoreana, 4 year old. 40 to SOinchei high. $1.00. $1.25 and $1,50. Kentia Forsterlana, 4 year old. 30 to 35 inches high, $1.00, $1.25. $1.50 and $2,00. Kentia Forsteiiana, 4 year old. 24 to 26 inches high, 50c to 7Sc. Kentia Belmoreana, 4 year old combinatloo or made uo of 3 plants, 26 to 28 inches high. 75c, $1.00 30311,25 Kenfia Belmoreana, 4 year old. single, 26, 28 to 30iocbe. high. 75c. $1,00 and $1.25. Areca Lutescens,4 in. pots made up. is to 20 in high 20c to 25c; 5-in..20 to25 in.high, 30c to SSc- Cocos Weddelliana rslms,3 in.. 15c. 18c and 20c: 4-in,. 25c, Cineraria Hybrids Grandiflora, .^schmaon's well known strain. 2H-ia. pots. 3c: 3 in.. 8c: 4in., 15c. Primulas, Chinese John 1", Rupp's best strain, in bloom, 5Viin.. $2,50 perdoz,: 4 inch. 10c. Four Houses in Ferns 10,000, Pot, Not Bench Grown. Where will you go for good fernsi* We are headquarters for you. We have foqr houses full: good and cheap. Neph.ScottU, Scholzeli and Whitm£ni,4'in. pots 15c to 20c: Sir-i 10 6-«n.pot8, 25c 35c 40c aafl SOc: 7-in,, 75c toSl.OQ, as large as a bushel basket. Boston Ferns, 5H in,, 35c to 40c; 6-in.,50c: 7in. 75c to $1,00; as large as a bushed basket. Neph. Cordata Compacta, 4 in.. 10c. Ferns for Dishes, a good assortment. 2H'in. pott $5.00 per UO. large plants. Pteris Wilsoni Ferns, 6 in. pans. 3 pkants In a pan, 25c to 35c per pan; very bushy, Adiantnm Hybridnm, the new Maidenhair Fern. 3-in,.Sc; medium size 4 in., lOc: large 4-1n,, 15c. In Rubbers (Ficus Elastica) we are well pre- pared; finest stock in the country: 5^,6 to 7 in. pots, 25c. 35c, 40c, 50c, 75c to $1.00: all staked up, Latanta Borbonica, in first class condition, per- fect foliage, large stock, 8 good leaves, height given in consular invoice at 35 to 40 in., fit for 7 to 8 in. pots,7Sc to $1.00. Combination Latania Borbonica (3 plants) in a 6-in. pot, which gives them a line appearance, bushy, about 13 to 14 leaves to a pot, 6-in. pots, SOc, 60c to 75c 20,000 Asparagus Plumosus Nanns. 2H in., $3.00perl00 $25,00 per 1000: 3 in., $5.00 per 100: 4in. $10.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, large size. 4 in., 15c: me dium size. 4 in,, 10c; 2h-in., $3,00 per 100. 25 at 100 rates. Cash wltb order, please. All plants must travel at purchaser's rtsk. GODFREY ASCHMANN, Wholesale Grower and Importer of Potted Plants. 1012 West Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Rooted Rose Cuttings NOW READY Kaiserin, per 100, $3.50; per 1000, $25.00 Perle, per 100, 3.50: per 1000, 25.00 Maryland, per 100, 2.00; per 1000, 15.00 All Choice Stock, Well Roofed. BASSETT & WASHBURN, Offce and Stire: 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Greenhouses, HINSDALE, ILL. TUeniion the American Florist when wrtti7ig PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants JOHN scon, Rutland Rd. a E. 45tll St. BROOKLYN, N. Y. The Trade Directory Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada. Price: $3.00. postpaid, American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Boston Perns... 2H-ln., $3.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. WHiTMANI 2V2-in., $6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 260 at 1000 rates. HENRT H. BARROWS 4 SOH, Whitman. Masi. SMITH'S ADVANCE CHRYSANTHEMUM stock plants 2Bc each. Golden Glow, stock plants 10c each. ELI ROSS, 25 Monroe Street GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. igii. The American Florist. 1801 Highest Rating Wherever Exhibited. Bronze Medal National American .^ ^^1 ^^^ Flower Show larnation K I^^J Ha^P -- Boston iociety .^. M 1^1 M^k ^Tm March Glorified Prosperity The Carnation Growers' Opportunity. QUALITY rr J MERIT lor free bloomicg, upright Ideal habit and real cemmercial value Rainbow cannot be beaten. It is easily proposated: it is a cool grower; the caiv» is Birong and non-Bplittiog: the flower is lareeand of perfect form. . ■ ■ Rainbow is a money mailer and sells 00 sight. It is a trand commercial sort — more flowers— higher prices. It beautiful co or combination makes It an att -active, superior display bloom. Rainbow is suitable for evcrp purpose. Read our advs in this paper— they are full of facts— a trial of RailtbOW will convince. Our cuttings are strotg and robust, they are clean and well rooted, they are guaranteed. We can deliver half a million; order today ana talce them when ycu are ready for Ihem $12.00 PER 100; $100.00 PER 1000 230 AT 1000 RATE. LIBERAL DISCOUNT ON LARGE ORDERS Cash wltn order or good reference. WANOKA GREENHOUSES, Barneveld, N. Y. CARNATION PLANTS Direct from the Grower. Per 1000 Lawson Enchantress 4c each 3S 00 Sangamo, 4c each 35 00 Alvina 4c each 35 00 MayDay 4c each 35 00 Winsor 4c each 35 00 Victoria 4c each 35 00 Boston Market 4c each 35 00 We never shipped a nicer lot of plants than we are now offering. Large, bushy plants With many shoots. At the above price it would pay you to buy this stocic to plant in your houses after the early 'mums are gone. Every plant guaranteed or you can return them. Cash with order. HOWARD P. KLEINHANS, 66 Centre square, EASTON, PA. Uention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO. La Fayette, Indiana. Carnations A SPECIALTY Nic. Zweifel. North Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Ifentioji the A7nerican Florist when writing DesPlainesFloralCo. Carnations. Des Plaines, Illinois Uention the American Florist when writing LADY HILLINGDON Finest Yellow Rose on the Market. Easily grown and most prolific. Flowers re- markable for their keeping quality and always retaining their superb color. One of the most beautiful decorations of the year at a large Boston Hotel was entirely of this rose. Place your order now for early delivery. YOUNG STOCK. PRICES: Grafted $25.00 per 100; $200.00 per 1000 Own Root 20.00 per 100; 150.00 per 1000 WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES Nafick, Mass. .pntion the American Flnnst when wri"n- Don't Delay Ordering CARNATION BENORA I^O'^^T for seasonable delivery. Write for descriptive circular. Cultural directions with each shipment. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass, ■aention theAvierican Florist when writing The Early Advertisement Gets There 1302 I HE American plorist. Dec. 30, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The . . .1307 Allen JK 1285 Alpha Floral Co. ...1287 American SpawnCol294 AmlingECCo 1281 Andersons A 1287 Andorra Nurseries .1296 AneermuellerGeoH1283 Aphine MfgCo 1308 Aschmann Godfrey. 1300 Atlanta Floral Co. .1288 Badgle; Reidel & Meyer. Inc 1285 Baer Julius 1288 Barrows H H & Sonl300 BaBsett& Washburn ..1274 1300 Baur J A PotteryCo 111 Bayersdorler H 1308 Beaven E A 1286 Berning H G 1283 Bertermann BrosCol288 Black Chas 1296 Blick Floral Co ...1294 Bobbink&Atlcins..l296 Boddineton A T....1295 BodirerJno&Son»Col293 Boland J B Co 1287 BolgianoJ&Sons. ..1293 Bowe M A 1284 Brants D 1298 Braslan Seed GroCol290 Breitmeyer's J Sonsl288 Brown A J Seed Col290 BrunsH N II Buchbinder Bros. ..1308 Buckbee H W 1288 Budlong ] A 1281 Burnett Bros 1391 Burpee W A & Co.. II Caldwell the Woods man Co 1286 Camp Conduit Co.. 1312 Cancer & Gormley.1287 CarterGeo M 1286 Chi CarnCo I Chicago Flower Growers Ass'n 1273 Chi HoDseWreckCol310 Clark The EB Co.. 1292 Clarke's Sons Davidl289 Cleveland CutFloCol289 Coles W W 129i Cooke GeoH 1287 Corry J Frank 1292 Cotsonsi Geo & Co. 1286 Cowee W J 1312 CoyHC Seed Co.. 1292 Craig Robt Co 1297 CritchellC E .... 128' Cross Eli 1300 Crump Frank F....12&S Cunningham Jos H. 1298 Dffihenfeldt L ... 1293 Daniels & Fisher... 1289 DardsChas 1288 Deamud J B Co 1280 DennaiSe & Son 129D DesplainesFIo. Co. 1301 Detroit Flower Pot III Dietsch A &Co.. IV DillerCa8k'y&Keenl309 DillonJ L 1300 Dingee& Conard Col298 DornerF&SonsCol30i DreerHA m I3J7 Daerr Chas A 1288 Dunlop JohnH 1289 EdwardsFold'g Boxl308 Eisingcr Frank J. ..1308 Elliott W H 1283 Kmmans Geo M 1297 Eyres H G. 1289 Fish Henry Seed Col292 Fisher Peter 1301 Florists' Hail Assn. 1312 Florists Tel. Delvy,1288 Foley M(g Co IV FordM C 1285 Fottler FIske RawsoD Co n Fox Hall Farm 1294 Freeman G L 1303 Freeman MrsJB ...1288 Freeman-Lewis 1287 Kroment H E 1285 GalvinThoa F 1289 Garden CitySandCo III Garland Geo M Co. 1308 Gasser J M Co 1289 Geny Bros 1268 Glblin & Co 1311 Good & Reese Co . . I Gorham & Chaplinel3l2 GrandKapidsFlo Col289 Graves Nathan R... 1312 Greater New York Florists' Ass'n. ...1285 Growers CutFlower Co 1284 GudeBros 1288 Gunthet Bros .... 1285 Heacock Jos Co.. ..1298 Haberiiiann Chas.. .1287 Haven The Seed Col292 Heinl John & Son. .1288 Henderson A & Co. 1291 Herr Albert M 1297 Herrmann A 1310 Hess& Swoboda.. .1189 Hews AH& Co.... Ill Hilfinger Bros Ill Hippard E 1308 Hitchings&Co 13lO Hoerber Bros 1280 HoSman Flo Artist. 1289 .HoHmeister Flo. Co 1282 Holm & Olson 1288 Holton& HunkelCol273 Home Cor School.. 1298 Hooker H M Co. ...1310 Hott Trade Journal. 1302 Hunt E H 1281 HurS Edgar T 1292 Igoe Bros 1302 Illinois PipeMfgColSl'i Isbell S M& Co. ...1292 Jackson & Perkins. 1296 1297 Jacobs S & Sons 13j8 Johnson WW&Sonl293 Jones Percy 1281 Kasting W F Co... 1282 Kayser & Seibert...l2% Keller Geo & Sons. Ill Keller J B& Sons.. 1288 Kellogg Geo M 1287 Kennicott Bros.. ..1281 Ky Tob Prod Co. ..1303 Kervan Co The.... 1285 KesslerWm 1285 KiftRobt 1289 Kimberlin Seed Co. 1293 King Construct'n . 1312 KleinhansPHowardl301 Kohr AF HI Kramer I N & Son. Ill Kroeschell Bros Co,1311 Kruchten John 1281 Kuebler Wm 1285 Kuehn C A 1283 KuhlGeoA 1298 Kyle &Foerster 1281 Lager & Hurrell.... I Lange A 1287 Landreth SeedCo...l293 Lecakes N L & Co. 1285 Leedle Floral Co. ..1298 Lehman Bros. 1311 Lichtenberger J ...1302 Lord& Burnham Co 1307 McCallumCo 1282 McConnell Alex 1287 McCullough'sJM Sons Co 1283 McHutchison &Co. II McKellar Chas. W.1281 McKenna P& Son. 1289 Malandre Bros ...1287 Mastin J G & Co. ..1.308 Masur S 1287 Mathews Gravity Carrier Co 1369 Matthews Florist... 1289 May & Co LL 1287 Meconi Paul 1285 Mette Henry 1294 Michigan CutFloExl286 Millang.Chas 1285 MillerES 1296 Mitchell W.T &Sonl296 Moltz A & Co 1285 Moninger J C Co... 1312 Moon The WmHCol2% Moore Hentz&Nashl2S5 Morehead Mfg Co. .1309 Morse C C& Co....l29J MtGilead Pottery Co III Munk Floral Co.... 1282 Munson H 1308 Murray Samuel 1288 Myers Florist 1289 Nat Flo B of Trade. 1310 NY Cut Flower Ex 1285 Nicotine Mlg Co. ...1309 Niessen Leo Co 1282 Oechslin Frank 129S Palethorpe PR Co. 1309 Palmer W J & Sonsl288 Park Floral Co ...1288 Peacock DahliaFmsl29S Fedrick Geo & Son 1 292 Perfection Chem Co 1 309 Penn the Florist.... 1288 Pennock-MeehanCol285 Peters & ReedPot'y III Peterson J A I Pierson A N 1297 Pierson FRCo .... I Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 1290 Pillsbury I L 1302 Pittsburg CutFloCol2S2 Podesta &Baldocchl289 Poehlmann Bros Col275 Pollwortb C C Co . 12831289 1292 1311 Power Wm & Co... 1292 Pulv'iz'dManureCo 130O Quaker City Machine Works 1311 Randall A L Co .. 1281 Ready Reference... 1303 Randolph & Mc Clements 1311 Reed& Keller 1311 Reeser PlantCo ...1300 Regan Ptg House,. .1308 ReimersM U 1287 Reinberg Geo 1281 Reinberg Peter 1279 Rice Bros 1283 Robinson JCSeedCol292 Rock W L Co i288 Roemer Fredk 1293 Rohnert Waldo 1292 RuBchG&Co 1283 Routzahn Seed Co.. 1293 SaakesO C 1289 SaltfordFlow'rShopl289 Schilder Bros 1293 Schillo Adam 1311 Schlatter Wm&Sonl310 Schmidt J C 1300 Schuiz Jacob 1288 Scott John 1300 Seed Trade Report- ing Bureau 1292 Seattle Cut Flo Ex.1282 ShafierGeo C 1289 Sharp Partridge&Co IV Sheridan WF 1285 Sioux City Seed & Nursery Co 1292 Situations & Wantsl2?l Skidelsky S S & Co.l292 Smith A W& Co... 1289 Smith Elmer D&Col292 Smith Henry 1289 Smith P J 1284 Smith WmC 1283 Smith W&TCo... I Spruijt & Co 1293 Stearns LumberCo.I30S Sterling Emery Wheel Co Ill Stoothott H A Co... 1509 Storrs &HarrisonCol298 Superior Machine & Boiler Works.. 1312 Syracuse Pottery Co III Taylor Hugh M ...1293 Taylor Steam Spe- cialty Co 1311 Texas Seed &FloCol287 Thompson Car Co. .1297 Thorburn JM&Co.. II Totty ChasH 1285 Traendly& Schenckl285 Valentine Frank ...1287 Vaughao & Sperry.1278 Vaughan'sSeedStore I II 1291 1293 1311 VIck'sSons Jaa II Vincent RJr I VonCanonJH&Col286 Waban Rose Cons. 1301 Wagner Park Cons. 1296 Walker F A &Co ..1287 VVanoka Grhs 1301 Ward & CoRalphM II Weiland £ERlsch...l281 Welch Bros 1283 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 1291 Wietor Bros. . .1276 1281 WilksSMfg Co.. ..1207 Wilson RobtG. .1287 WittboldG.Co,1287 1299 Wood Bros 1297 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Golden8onl289 Yokohama Nurs Col291 Young A L& Co... 1285 Young & Nugent. ..1287 Youngs 1287 Zech& Mann 1281 ZweifelNic 1301 Gold Letters Gammed Gold, Silver and Purple Letters for inscriptions on Floral Designs, Best and Cheapest on the Market. Send for Samples and Prices. J. Lichtenberger, »^?t,eXne\e?oV5ia*"- SPLIT CARNATIONS Quickly, easily and cheaply Mended. No tools required. Pillsbury Carnaiion Staple Patented 1908. 2000 for $1.00 postpaid, I. li. PLLSBURT Galesburs, III. 4 * J Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two ot three circles. Bn- dorsed by all the Leading Camatlea Growers as the best support on market. Pat. July 27, '97. May 17, 'M GALVANIZED WIRfl ROSE STAKES. Write for prices belora ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipmant guaranttss IGOE BROS., 266 North 9th St.. BROOKLYN, N. T. Now is the Time To Subscribe to the Hoiticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Largest Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual sab- BcriptioD for weekly and quarterly numbers. One Dollar, (interna- tional money order). Subscribe today and ke«p in touch with European naarkets and topics. The Horticultural Printing Gompaiy, BURNLEY. ENGLAND Circulation in 1 \ Buyers' Brains Is the kind enjoyed by the American Florist Its actual paid circulation we believe, is the largest in its class. The contents are of real present value and are preserved for future reference. Advertisers who realize this establish permanent business with the best trade in the United States and Canada. Tobacco Papor IS THE STRONGEST BEST PACKED EASIEST APPLIED 24 sheets $ 0.76 144 sheets 8. BO 288 sheets 6.60 1728 sheets 86.10 "NIco-Fume Furnisiies tiie Most Nicotine for tlie Money! »' LIQUID MMirfMtured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Louisville Ky. OVER 40% NICOTINE By far the CHEAPEST JUST NOTE PRICES Pint $ 1.60 Vl Gallon 6.60 Gallon 10.60 6 Gallons 47.26 i9'i' The American Florist. 1303 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. AOERATUMS. A;.'(-i;ttiini. Slclla (luriu-v, 2-iii.. $li ppr IC'I. Prin.i-ss IMiiliH.-. L'iii.. *2 per lUO. Thu (If". \VUtl'"M I". Ivk-.lUMiik. Cbii'iigo, 111. ALTERNANTHERAS. Allcniniillicrns. fcmr kiiids. K. C. TiO.' per ICHJ. .M"sli:rk <;iffnhuusf Co.. Onarga. 111. AlftionuiiUlioras. R. C, red and yt-Uow, 50c per 100. .Tiis. II. Cunningham, Delaware. O. ASAUCARIAS. Araiiraria excelsa. 5-in.. 50c to 75c each: 6-in., $1 to $1.25. Frank Oecbslin, 49H Quiuc.v St.. Chtcn go^ Araucnria oxcclsii. .~>-iii., $G per doz. : $45 per 100. Ilolton it Hunkel Co., Milwaukee. Wis. ASPARAGUS. Asparamis puInidsiiK nanus, from 2Vi-in. pots, $2.5ij per Km; $i2li..5ij per 1.000; 3-in., $5 per IdO: S-t."i.r»o prr l,oou. Cash with order please. Floral Hill Canlens, G. F. Neipp, Prop., Chat- hapi. >". J. Asparagcns pliiinusus nanus, 214*111., .?3.50 per 100: .$30 per l.OOd: 3-in.. .$0 per 100. Frank Oechslin. 4011 Qnincy_St.,_Chicago. ASPARAGUS WAXTF.D.— 12.00n rUiraosi;s nanus, seddlinss: state what (juantity yon have with lowest price. Chas. Frost, Keuilworth, N. J. Asparagus plumosus. 2V>-ln.. $3 per 100; $25 per l.oitii. Sprengeri. 2"/,-in.. $2,511 per lllO; J22 per l."iKi. Storvs & Harrison Co.. Paines- Tille. 11. Asparaj^ns baskets, $1 to $2 each: Pln'uosus, 2-in.. .$:i per 100: 3-in.. $1 per d.iz, : $? per 100: .?(iO per 1,000. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebruok, Chieago, 111. Asparagns plumosus, 2i'j-in. pots. $3: 3-in. pots. $4 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in, pots, $2: 3-iu. pots, .f4 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. 6e. Mos- Asparngus plumosus, 2i4-in,. 3e; 3-in. Sprengeri, 2Vo-in.. 2c; 3-in.. 4e; 4-in., 8c. b«k Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. .Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in., .$2.."'i0 per Asparagus plumosus. 2-in., $3 per 100. Geo Emmaus, Newton, N, J, ino. . M. Asparagus plumosus, 2V.-in,, $3 per 100; per l.ono. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1215 Bldg.. Philadelphia. Betz Asparagus Sprengeri, 2i'.j-in,, $1.50 per 4-in.. $5 per loti. Asparagus plumosiis. 2Vi $2 per 100. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa, Potbound 3-in. Sprengeri, can be shifted 5-in., SO per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co., waiikee. Wis. into Mil- Asparagps plumosus, 2-in,, $2.50 per The Reeser Floral Co,, Spriugfleld._<)hio. Asparagus plumosus. 2t4-in,. $2 per 100: per l.iiori. ■Tosei)li H- Cuntungbam. Delaware $1S , O, .*ST>aragus plumosus, $25 per 1,000. A. M, Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asfiaragus pluniosus and Sprengeri plants. W. H. Elliott. Brighton. Mass. AZALEAS. Azaleas. 75i' to $1..50 each. The Geo. Witt- hold Co.. Edgebrook._Chicago, IM. ~Aiwb"^!r W.~&'T,~Smitb Co., Geneva, N. T. BAT TREES. Rav trees and box trees: all sizes. Write for special list. .Tulins Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Ilav trees. McIIutcbison & Co., 17 Murra.v St.. Xow York. Bav trees. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. .1. BEGONIAS. Begonias, $3 i>c>r Kl; Co., I'ainesville, (). Stnrrs & Harrison Rex begonia, assorted. 3-in.. $5 per lOii. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove. Pa. BOXWOOD. Boxwood. .Mcllut New York. ■liis..n & Co. , 17 Murra.v St.. BHXW.....1. r,..i.i.iH U & Atkins, luthertor.l, X. J. BULBS. Bulbs, brg.mi.-i. siiigU- tlnw.-i-ins. 40c pMi- (h'z.; $2..'»(t per 100; $:J2 jirr l.tPim; .l.iul.le lluwerin;:. 00c per dOK.; $4 per 100; .^35 per l.oon: Glox- inias, separate colors. 75c i>er doz.: $5 per 100; $47..50 per 1,00m. Fottler. Fiske. Rawson C<... Faueuil Ilall Sq.. Boston, Mass. Bulbs, shixinins, Frcinh Roman hyacinths, forcing gladiolus. Spiraea, tulips. Fur prices and varieties, see advertisement elsewhere in tills issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs. I. lium Ilarr isii. 7-0, .r. 7 per cast of 25 1 bulbs Whit ■ In acintlis, 12 15 itms.. $1.S I'e r 1.1 M10 I'aiier \Vb ite Grandi, Narcissus. $8 I'e r l.iioo ,T. M Th irbnrn & Co,, 33 Barclay St , New V uk. Narcissus. Paper White. 13 etms.. $1 per 100: $'!<.50 per l.otK). Scranton Fb:>risl Supply Co.. 201 N. Seventh Ave., Scranton. I'a. Bulbs of all kinds Rochester. N. \. James Vick's Sons Bulbs, begonias and ghjxiuia. Mcriutehison & Co., 17 Murray St.. New York^ Bulbs. York. C.irtlaii.lt St., New- Bulbs. Surplus of L. MultiHorunis. 7-0. Y'o- ki.lninia Nin-srvy Co.. :;l Barclay St.. New Y'ork. Bulbs, Liliunl giganteum, case of 200. 7-0, $14. C. C,_Pollworth_Co., Milwaukee,_ W'is. Bulbs. E. S. Miller. Wading River, N. Y, CACTI. Cactus — .Small for window or retailing in 10 vars,, .$8 per 100; Old Man Cactus, 4-5 Ins.. $3 per doz., mailed, J, .\. McDowell, Ap, 107, Mexico -City. CAIfNAK. The IMPROVED CANNA, 04 varieties, includ- ing Mrs. .\. F. Conaril and the finest new ones. Send for »rice list. THE CONARD & JONES CO.. West Grove. Pa. Caunas. 10 best vars.. from $15 per 1,000 up; also 10. 000 King llnndjcrls. W. W. Coles. Kokomo. Ind^ ^ Caunas, Chas. Hender.sou, 2 to 3 eyes. $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware,_0. CARNATIOnS. Carnali'.iis. While Wonder, Gloriosa, Norwood. $0 per loo; .foo per 1.000. Dorothy Gordon, $4 per 100; $:15 per I.OOO. White Perfection, ,$3, .50 per loo; $:10 per l.OOn. White En- ihantress. Enchantress, Beacon, $3 per 100; .$25 per 1 000. Kftse Pink Enchantress. Winsor. $2. ,50 per 100; $20 per 1.000. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., Joliet. 111. Carnations, leading varieties. A. M. Herr Lancaster, Pa, Strong, well rooted carnation cuttings, Win- sor and Victory, $2 per KiO; $15 per 1,000. While Perfei'tion, ,$2. .50 per 100; $20 per l.OOn. C. W. Ward, $3 per loO. Cash or C. O. D. Northwestern Floral Co.. Gross Point, 111. Enchantress cuttings, readv now, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Beacon, White Perfection, White Enchantress, Winsiw, Dorothy Gordon, Mrs. Ward ready soon. For good Stock, write us. C. C, Pollworth Co.. .Milwaukee, Wis. Carnatnnis. Lawson-Enchantrt ss. Sangamo. Al- vina. May Day. Winsor. Victoria. Boston Mar- ket, 4c each; $35 per 1,000, Howard P, Klein- huns,. 60 Center Square. Easton, Pa. Carnations. White Wonder. $12 per 100; $100 jier 1,000. F. Dorner & Sons Co.. La Fayette, I nti; , Carnations, leading kinds. Des Plaines Floral Co.,_Des Plaines, III, Carnation Beno'-a, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. petcr_risher, Ellis, Ma.os. Carnation Rainbow. $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. WaLioka Greeuluiuscs. Baruevel, New York. Carnations. Bright Spot. N. Zweifel. North Milwaukee, Jlis. Carnations. Wnoil Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums, stock plan s. Vellow Bon- naff on. I>r. Knguch inl. Glorv of Pacific, and Kstelle. V-K per 100 Mosbiek Greenhouse Co.. Onarga, 111. Chrvsantheraiims. Smith's Advance, 25e each. Golden Glow. 10c erjch. Eli Cross, 25 Monroe St., Grand Rapids. Mich. Chrvsantheminns. rooted cuttings. Smith's Ad- vance. 25 for .$1: Goldi'u Glow. $1 per liii). Edward Wallis, Atiu, X. J. Clirysanthennnns. Klmcr I). Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Clirvsanthemums, leading vars. Wood Bros., Fishkill, y. Y. CINERARIAS. Cinerarias, the largest flctwciing grown, tine 3-in., $3.50 per 100. J. W. Miller, Shiremaus- town. Pa. Cineraria. Stellata, 3-in., 5c. Jlosbfek Green- house Co., Onarga, III. CLEMATIS. Clematis paniculata, stroug plants from 4-in. pots. 2-year-old, $10 per 100: plants from open ground, $5 per loO. C. Eisele, 11th and West- moreland Sts.. Philadelphia, Pa. Clematis paniculata, lield-grown, $4.50 per 100: $40 p.-r 1,000. Tht- Good Sc Reese Co.. Springfield, O. ClfMualis. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, X. Y. COLEUSES. Coleus. 2-in.. Plister. red and yellow, Beck- withs Gem. Goblen Beddi'r. Verschaffeltii. $2 per 100. Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chi- f-ago.^ Coleus. Beckwith's Gem. Her Majesty, QuePD of West. Verschflffeltli. etc.. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1.000. Storra & Harrison Co.. Palnes- vtlle. O. ___^ Coleus, standard kinds, R. C. 75o p^r 100; 2^-iD., 2c. Mosbiek Greenhouse Co., Onarga. lU; Coleus. $5. $0 and $Hi per 1,000. A. M. Ib-rr. I.aiu-aster. I'a. ff You Dq Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department. Write Us ADout It 1304 The American Florist. Dec. JO, GERBERA. Gerbera Jameson! and Adnet. J. Hasslach, St. Remy de Provence, France. GREENS. Greens, fancy ferns, $1.50 per 1,000. Galaj, bronze and green. $1.25 per 1,000. Sphagnum moss, large bales, $1.50. Leucothoe sprays, green. $1 per 100; $7.50 per 1.000. Boxwood, 20c per lb.; 50 lbs., case, $7. -TO. Magnolia leaves, green and bronze, basket, $2.25; 6 bas- kets, $2 each. Michigan Cut Flower Bxcbange, Inc., 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Greens, galax. green, 50e per 'l.liOO: $4 per case of 10,000; bronze. $4.50. FaTicy and dag- ger ferns, 80c per 1,000; $3.50 per case 5,000. Leucothoe, green, regular lengths, $1.75 per 1.000; 10 to IG-in., $1 per 1,000. Laurel leaves, .35c per 1,000. Sheet moss, 5c per lb. J. H. Von Canon & Co., Banners Elk, N. C. Greens, fresh cut evergreens and mosses; dec- orating material. The Kervan Co., 119 W. 28th St., New York. Christmas greens of all kinds. Geo. Anger- mueller, 1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Greens of all kinds. N. Lecakes & Co., Inc., 53 W. 28th St., New York. Greens, bouquet green, wreathing, boxwood. A. Henderson & Co., 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Greens, wild smilax and decorative greens. George M. Carter, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Wild Smilax. Caldwell The Woods- man Co., Evergreen, Ala. HARDY PLANTS. Moonvine, white. 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-ln., $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Moonflower, $3 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., PainesviUe, O. Herbaceous plants. Bobbink & Atkins, Ruth- erford, N. J. HOLLYHOCKS. Hollyhocks, dbl., 75c per 100; $5 per 1,000. 1. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. HELIOTROPES. Heliotrope, Czar, Jersey Beauty, etc., $2.50 per lOO; Centerfleur, $3.50 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., PainesviUe, 0, Heliotrope, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-ln., $4. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, HI. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea Otaksa, 6-7-ln., 3 to 4 stems, |5 per doz.; $40 per 100; 7-in., 5 to 6 stems, $8 per doz.; $05 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York Hydrangea Otaksa, 5 to 6 branches. $20 per 100; 4 branches, $15 per 100. Souvenir De Claire, same price; also 7 to 10 branches, latter variety, $25 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New Y'ork State. Hydrangea Otaksa, 5-ln., 2 to 3 flower shoots, $20 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- viUe, O. IVIES. English ivy, 4-in., $12 per 100; 2-ln., $3.50. Storrs & Harrison Co., PainesviUe, O. Ivies, German, 60c; Eng., $1 prepaid: 2W-in. Eng., $3. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. Ivy, German. 2-in., $2 per 100. The Geo. Wlttbola Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. LANTANAS. Lantana Dellcatlssima, 2-in., J2 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Lantanas, 8 varieties, $3 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., PainesviUe, O. Ferns for dishes. Pteris May!. Sermlata cris- tata varlegata, Wimscttl, Cretica alma lineata, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Aspidium tsussl- mense and Cyrotomium falcatum, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Storrs & Harrison Co., PainesviUe, O. ROOSEVELT PERN la a wlpner. We offer 2%-ln., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; 3-ln., $2.50 per doz.; $17.50 per 100. F. O. B. here. THB CO- NARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Ferns, AmerpollU, Barrowsll, Scotli, Elegan- tissima, Boston, Jacksoni, Sword and Whitmanl, from 4-in. pots. $15 per 100. Same varieties, 2%-in., $4 per 100. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Ferns. Boston, Whitmanl, Scholzell, Scottll, 4- in. pots. $2 per doz. ; 5-ln. pots. $3 per doz. 0. Eisele. 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadel- phia, Pa. Ferns. Boston. For sizes and prices, see ad- vertisement on front cover. Vaufban'B Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Boston ferns, 2%-ln.. 4c. Whitmanl. 2%-ln., 5c. Elegantlsslma, Plersonl and Whitmanl, 4 in., 12%c; 5 in., 25c. Mosbsek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Perns, Boston, 2M!-ln., $3 per 100; $30 per 1.000. Whitmanl, 2%-in., $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. 230 at 1.000 rates. H. H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Clbotlum, 7-in., $2.50 each. The Geo. Wltt- bold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, III. Ferns for dishes, 2i4-ln., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000; 500 at 1.000 rate. Prank Oechslln, 4911 Qulncy St., Chicago. Ferns, Boston, 4-ln., $15 per 100; 5-ln., $25 per 100; 6 In., $40. The Reeser Floral Co., Springfield, O. Ferns, Boston, 5-ln., 25c each. Whitmanl, 4-ln., 250. Geo. M. Emmaps, Newton, N. J. Ferns. John Scott, Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. FERNS, 4-ln.. Boston, fine stock, $14 per 100. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J. FEVERFEW. Feverfew. large double white, $1 per 100, prepaid. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. FICUS. Ficus clastlca. 6-ln., 50c each; $G per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Rubber plants, 6-ln., 50c each. Oechslln, 4911 Qulncy St., Chicago. Frank GENISTAS. Genistas, 5-ln., 25c each; dandy stock, $25 per 100. Order quick. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. GERANIUMS. 30,000 S. A. Nutt. The most popular variety in existence. Strong selected top cuttings, well rooted, $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1,000. The W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield, 111. Geraniums, standard varieties, ivy-leaved and scented, 2-ln., $2 per lOO; 3-ln., $3. Silver leaf, Nutt and Mt. of Snow, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-ln., $4. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, standard sorts, $3 per lOO; $25 per 1,000. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes- vllle, 0. Geraniums. 2^-in., Nutt, Ricard and mixed, 2V4 and 2^-in. Mosbaek Greenhouse Co., On- arga. III. Geraniums, cuttings, S. A. Nutt, $11.50 per 1.000. Ricard and Poltevlne, $14 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins, Poltevlne, 2-ln., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. CROTONS. CrotoDS, 4-in.. 25c each; $3 per doz.; 7-in., 3 in a pot, 75c to $1 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Crotons, Aurea maculata. 3-in., $8 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co.^ PainesviUe, O. CYCLAMENS. Giant cyclamen, our own grown strain, se- lected from the very best and well built plants and flowers. Seeds, $1 per 100, $6 per 1.000: nearly all sold out. August seedlings, $2 pet 100; $18 per 1,000. Plants, well set with buds, 4-ln., $18 and $25 per 100. Orders amounting to $25, 107o oft. Here Is one of the many letters we received from satisfied customers: E. A. Butler & Son, Niagara Falls, N. Y., say: "The plants are excellent, the flnest we have ever had, and If the seed this year Is of the same quality we will be perfectly satlsfled." Our aim has been to. and we have, Improved our strain every season. Cultural directions with every order. See my calla and A. plu- mosus advs. C. Wlnterlch, Cyclamen Specialist, Defiance, O. Cyclamen perslcum giganteum, mixed colors 4-m., 2oc each; 5-ln., $9 per doz.; G-ln., $12 per doz. In full bloom for Christmas. Order quick. R. J. Southerton, Highland Park, III. Cyclamen. J. Hasslach, St. Remy de Prov- ence, France. Cyclamen giganteum, 4-ln., ISc. Mosbsek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. CYPERUS. Cyperus, 4-ln., $1.25 per doz.; $8 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, III. DAHLIAS. Dahlias. Peacock Dahlia Farms, Wllllams- town Junction, P. O. Berlin, N. J. DAISIES. Daisies, Giant Paris, from 2%-ln. pots, $3 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts.. Philadelphia, Pa. Marguerites, white and yellow, cuttings, $8- per 1,000; yellow, 2-ln., $2 per 100. The Geo Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. DRACAENAS. Dracajna Indlvlsa, 2-In., $3 per 100; $25 per, 1,000; 3-in., 75c per doz.; $6 per 100; 8-in., 2% to 3 ft. high. $1.25 each; $15 per doz. Dracaena Massangeana, 6-in., $1.25 each; 7-ln., $1.50 each. Draciena Terminalls, 4-in., 35c each; $4 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Draciena Indlvlsa, good 3-ln. when potted, a bargain at 2%c. Need the room. 584 6th St., Rochester, N. Y. DRACAENA INDIVISA, choice stock, B-!n., $15 per 100. Order quick. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Draciena Indlvlsa, 3-ln. pots, $4 per 100. C. Eisele. 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadel- phia, Pa. Dracaena Ind., 3-ln., $5; 4-ln., $10; 6-ln., $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. EUONYMOUS. Euonymous varlegata, 214-ln. (golden and sil- ver leaf), 60c per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. FERNS. Ferns, Boston, 2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-ln., $8 per 100; $60 per 1,000; 6-in.. $6 per doz.; $43 per 100; 7-in., 76c each; $9 per doz.; 9-in., $1 each; $12 per doz. Fern baskets, $1 each. Assorted ferns for dishes, 2- in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Clbotlum, 7-ln., $2.50 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. 5,000 Boston ferns for 6-in., 25c; strong, healthy stock. Orders booked now for Boston and Wbitmani, strong runners for 2 and 3-in., $20 per 1,000. Cash. A. G. Lake, Wellesley Hills, Mass. Ferns for dishes, transplanted, ready for pot- ting, five varieties, $1 per 100; $9 per 1,000. Ferns, strong plants, 2-iu., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Adiantum Farleyense, strong plants, 4-ln., $4 per doz. Cash please. Rober & Radke. May- wood, 111. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the Valley, London Market pips, $14.50 per 1,000. Medium grade, $12.50. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Lily of the valley. Otto Mann, Leipzig, Sax- ony, Germany. Lily of the valley, Berlin and Hamburg grades. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., ' New York. From Storage. Lily of the valley, Chicago Market Brand, $2 per 100; $16 per 1.000. H. N. Bruns, 3038 W. Madison St., Chicago. LOBELIAS. Lobelias, Catherine Mallard. 2-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Bdge- brook, Chicago, 111. Lobelia Kathleen Mallard, 2-ln., $2 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom Spawn. Lambert's Pure CDltnre, American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. if You Do Not Find Wliat You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About I! ign. The American plorist. 1305 NVRSERY STOCK. PRIMULAS. SALVIAS. Altheas. Forsythias, Privet, Berberrlea, Hydrangeas, • Spireas, Primula Sinensis, 4-In., $1.50 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, III. Salvias, cuttings. Bonfire and Zurich, $6 per 1,000; 2-in., $2 per loO. The Geo. Wittbold Deutzlns, Plilladelphus, Welgelas, Primula Sinensis. J. Hasslach, St. Remy de Provence, France. Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Viburnums. Write for prlt-es and sizes. THE CONARD & JONES CO.. West Grove, Pa. SEEDS. Primula Obconica, 4-ln., 10c; 5-ln., 20c. Mos- b!Ek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. 8>0W NOW it you want them for early Spring HIGH CLASS SHRUBS, 1,000 Rhamnus Ca- thartica. 2-.vear. 4 to 5 ft., 1-year tops, $10. They are wortb the money. Send for lists and cataioguo. Heury Lalie Son's Co., Nurserymen, Black River Fails, Wis. PRIVET. 200,000 Cal. Privet, 2-.vear, $12 per 1.000; 4 to 6 branches and up; large stock Ampelopsis Veitchii, Clematis Paniculata, 1, 2 and 3-year- old; flue stock Hydrangeas, English Ivy, Shrubs, Vines, Dahlias and Cannas. Get my list; it will pay vou. Benj. Connell, Florist, Merchant- ville, N. J.- Pkts. PktB. Begonia Bedding Queen, finest pink. $2.50 $0.60 Gracilis luminosa, finest red 2.50 0.50 Triumph, finest white 2.50 0.60 Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines 0. V. Zangen, Hohoken. N. J. and hemlocks. Andorra Nurseries, Chestnut Hill, Ptaiiadelphla. Seeds. — The famous Michigan Favorite Cow Pea has been grown in Michigan twenty con- secutive years without a failure. The hardiest, healthiest, most prolific variety. Also stock seed of Russian Wax Cooking Peas. Edw. E. Nursery stock, new roses, and blooming shrubs, rare trees and climbing plants. Kayser & Sie- bert, Rossdorf, Darmstadt. Germany. California privet. For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere In this Issue. Chas. Black, Hightstown, N. J. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. California privet, 3 to 5 ft., 10c; 2 to 3 ft.. 5c; IS to 24 Ins., 3c. The Dlngee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Seeds, Vinca alba pura, tr. pkt., 10c; oz., 60c: Rosea Fl. alba, tr. pkt., 10c; oz., 60c; Ro«ea pink, tr. pkt., 10c; oz., 60c; mixed, tr. pkt.. Specimen Shrubs. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. luc; oz.. 5Uc. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago RESURRECTION PLANTS. aud New York. Seeds, cucumber, rauskmelons, squash and pumpkin, sweet, Flint and Dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley, Douglas Co., Nursery stocks, apple and peach trees. Mitch- ell's Nursery, Beverly, Ohio. Resurrection plants, 25-in. cir. open, $2.50 per 100, mailed. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 167. Mexico City. Neb. ORCHIDS. Seeds, peas, beans, sweet corn and field corn. Sioux City Seed and Nursery Co., Sioux City, Iowa. Flower Seeds for florists. For varieties and prices see advertisem nt elsewhere In this Issue. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., New York. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit, N. J. RHODODENDRONS. Orchids, Cattleya and Laelia Anceps. G. L. Freeman, Wellfleet, Mass. Rhododendrons, 8 to 12 buds, $1 each; $9 per doz.; 12 to 18 buds, $1.25 each; $12 per doz.; 18 to 24 buds, $2 each; $20 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. P AND ANUS. Seeds, cucumber. Western Seed and Irriga- tion Co., Fremont, Nebraska. Rhododendrons, Xmas Cheer, $1.25 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, III. Pandanus Veitchii. 4-in., 50c each; $5.50 per doz.; 5-in., 75c each; $9 per doz.; 6-in., $1 each; $12 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. Seeds, watermelons. Hugh M. Taylor, Con- Rhododendrons, $1.25 each. The Geo. Witt- bold Co., Edgebrook. Chicago, III. Seed, Cobcea Scandens, $2 per lb., postpaid. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 167, Mexico City. Pandanus utiUs, 3-in., $10 per 100; 4-in., $20 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., PainesvlUe, 0. PALMS. ROSES. ROSES. Send for complete list. Per 100 Onion seed and onion sets. Schilder Bros., Chillicothe, Ohio. Tomato seeds, best stocks, all varieties. The Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. Seeds of ail kinds. James Vlck's Sons, Roches- ter. N. Y. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0. Seeds, cabbage. L. Dshnfeldt. Odense, Den- mark. Palms. For varieties and prices see page ad- vertisement elsewhere In this Issue. The Geo*. Dorothy Perkins 12.00 " Seeds, sunflower, $3.50 per 100 lbs. J. Bolgl- ano & Son, Baltimore, Md. THE CONARD & JONES CO., WEST GROVE, PA. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Seeds. All sorts of garden and flower seed!. J. Hasslach, St. Remy de Provence, France. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this Issue. Joseph Hea- cocli Co., Wyncote. Pa. Palms, big stock, -write for prices. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Roses, Sunburst, 2%-In., $30 per 100; $250 per 1.000; grafted. $35 per 100; $300 per 1,000. Double White Killarney, $30 per 100; $250 per 1,000. Lady HiUingdon. grafted stock, $25 per 100; own root stock, $20 per 100. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Seed, Cynosurus Cristatus. Wm. Power Co., Waterford, Ireland. Seeds, flower for 1912. Frederick Roemer, Ouediinburp. Germany. Pelms. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Seeds, peas and beans. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co.. Grand Rapids, Mich. PANSIES. Roses. Kaiserln, $3.50 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Peries. $3.50 per 100; $25 per 1,000; Maryland. $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. Bassett & Wash- burn, 131 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Seeds. Sprui.1t & Co.. Utrecht. Holland. Contract Growers. Think of the strain of pansies containing light, dark, lavender, violet, blue, bronze, royal purple, red, cerise, salmon, mahogany, yellow and red and gold shades — a dozen or more varieties In For Southern Seeds — Headquarters. N. L. Wlllet Seed Co., Augusta, Ga. Rose White Killarney, Killarney Queen, Dark Pink Killarney, Double Pink Killarney, Lady HiUingdon, Mrs. Aaron Ward. Melody, Mrs. Tatt (Antoine Revolre). For prices see adver- tisement elsewhere In this issue. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell. Conn. SMILAX. each shade — of immense size, with great form and substance. These are MASTODON PAN- SIES. It has cost us hundreds of dollars and Smilax, 3-in. pots, $4 per 100. C. Elsele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Smilax. Wood Bros., Flshklll, N. Y. it is worth all it cost. 1 oz.. $9; 1-12 m,., %\. Plants, 100, 50c; 1.000, $3; 5,000, $12.50, pre- paid. STEELE'S MASTODON PANSY GAB- DENS. Portland, Oregon. 290,000 Roses and Shrubs. Wlntzer's World Wonder Cannas. Get our price list; it will pay you to send for It today. The Conard & Jones Co.. West Grove. Pa. SPIREAS. Spireas, clumps. For varieties and prices see advertisements elsewhere in this Issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0. Pansies. Our giant pansies are unsurpassed. We guarantee our strain. Also Masterpiece, Giant Prize Trimardeau, Mme. Perret. Black Blood Red. Golden Queen, etc., all at $2.50 per 1,000; 5.000 for $10, liberal count. Elmer Raw- lings, Wholesale Grower, Olean, N. Y. Roses. For varieties and prices, see adver- tisement elsewhere In this issue. Jackson & Perkins Co.. Newark, New York State. TRADESCANTIA. Roses. ■ For varieties and prices, see ad- vertisement elsewhere In this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Tradescantla varlegata, 2-in., 40c per doz.; .$3 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Cliicago. 111. Pansies. frame-grown. Giant Trimardeau, 50c Roses. 1-year-old Richmond, $3 per 100; $25 per 1000. Geo. Reinberg, 162 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. per 100, $.3 per 1,000. Mosbsek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Pansies. forget-me-nots, daisies, wallflowers, sweet Williams, gaillardias, $2.50 per 1,000; $10 per 5,000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol. Pa. Roses. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Vegetable plants, cabbage plants, $1 per 1,000; In 5,000 lots. Lettuce. 5 best varieties, $1 per 1.000 In 5.000 lots. Tomato, 5 best varieties, 2"4-in. pots, $20 per 1.000. Blick Floral Co., Norfolk, Va. . Roses. Double White Killarney for March delivery. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell. Conn, PKONIES. Peonies at bargain prices. Wagner Park Con- servatories. Sidney, 0. Roses. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere In this Issue. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, 0. Vegetable plants. Double Curled Parsley, strong field-grown. $1.25 to $2 per 1,000. June sowed sturdy little plants, $1 per 1,000. Let- Peonies. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. PHLOX. Roses on own roots, budded, bedding. H. P.'s hybrids and teas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. tuce, Grand Rapids, choice stock, $1 per 1.000; $R.50 per 10,000. Elmer Rawlings, Wholesale Grower, Olean, N. Y. Phlox Drummondl gr. fl. J. Hasslach, St. Remy de Provence, France. Rose Lady Hllllngdon, Waban Rose Conser- vatories, Natick, Mass. Roses, Pink Killarney. W. H. Elliott. Brigh- ton, Mass. Lettuce, Grand Rapids Forcing, good stock, plants $1 per 1,000. Danville Floral Co., Dan- ville 111; POINSETTIAS. VERBENAS. American Beauties from bench, $5 per 100. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Poinscttlas. 3-In., 15c: 4-in., 25c;, h^, arid 6- In., 35c to 50c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Verbenas. For varieties and prices, see ad- Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Roses. Leedle Floral Co., Springfield, 0. Ion, Bloomsburg, Pa. If You Do Not Find Wliat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 1306 Fhe American Florist. Dec. JO, Verbenas, K. C 70o per 100; $G per l.LiO:!; express paid. S. D. Branl, (.'lay Center, Kans. Lemoa verbenas, rooted out tings, $1 pt-r 100. prepaid. Chas. Fr(;st, Kenilworth, N. J. VINCAS. Vinias. 4-ln., $2 per ili>z. : IflO per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. Edfielirook. <.'liicas;o. 111. '\'iiica Variegated, li^-iu.. Greenhouse Co., Oiiarga. 111. Vinea variegata. R. C. .^1 per 100, jirepaid. li:i-. Frost. Keiiilworlh. X. .7, BOUERS. Tloilers. The Mouin^'er-l'iiriiiaii: *JII0 sizes and st.vles. .Tojin C. Jloninser Co., 002 Ulaelih.iwk St., Chieaso. Boilers. The Superior St;uulard. The Supe- rior Machine & Boiler Works, 850 Superior St., Chicago. Boilers. Metropolitan Material Co.. 1394 Met- ropolitan Ave., Brookl.^■n, X. Y. Boilers. Chicago House Wreikiug Co., 3.5th &: Iron Sts., Chicago. Wilks' self-fi'eding hot water boilers. S. Wilks Mfg. Co.. ,1303 Shields Ave., Chicago. Boilers, all sizes. Kroesehell Bros. Co., 4,"»2 W. Erie St., Chicago. Boilers for greeuhons X. Y. ilihlin & Co.. Utica, Boilers. Lord ,.\c Buruhani Co., Irvington, N. Y. BUILDING MATERIAL. liiiiiiling niateriul. t'ypress in far inorL' dura- ble than pine. Cypress sasli bars np to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men funiished to superintend erec- tion when desired. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co.. Neponset. Boston. Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress semi-iron frame or truss houses. Hot- bed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. Building material, cypress, sash bars, green- house material of any .. "iO per 1,000. Pipe Stems, about 0 feet; per 100. t>Oc: per 1.000. S'l. Vaughan's Seed Slore, Chicago. r^^- THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1, 1911. This 120- page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- vtains many chapters 1 covering all sides of I growing, propagating I storing, etc., and also some pagesof valuable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources. A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID. $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. HOLIDAY BOOKS. The following books should be io every fiorjst's and gardener's library. A eood book on any subject ID which you are specially interested is worth years of experience and should be kepi convenient for reference at all times. Send prices quoted and we send the books. Practical Floriculture (Peter Hen- derson).-—A guide to the successful propagation and cultivation of florists' plants. Illustrated. 325 pages. $1.50. The American Carnation (C. W. Ward).— A complete treatment of all' the most modern methods of cultivating this most important flower. Illustrated $3-50. Fumigation Methods (Johnson).— A practical treatise on cheap and eff'ective means of destroying insect pests. Hand- somely boimd and profusely illustrated 250 pages. $1.00. The Horticulturists' Rule-Book (L. H. Bailey). — Contains information valuable to all those engaged ir. any branch of horticulture. Illustrated. 312 pages. 75 cents. The Rose. — Its cultivation, varieties, etc. (H. B. Ellwanger). — A complete guide of the cultivation, of the rose, to- gether with the classification of all the leading varieties. $1.25. Steam Heating for Builders (Bald- win).— Contains valuable data and hints for steam fitters and those who employ this method of heating. The 350 pages are fully illustrated. $2.50. Heating and Ventilating Buildings. (Carpenter). — This book covers the en- tire subject most fully. In the prepa- ration of heating and ventilating plans it will be found a most valuable guide, j $4.00. Chrysanthemum Manual (Smith). — By an expert who has given his un- divided attention for twenty years to] the improvement of the chrysanthemum] and its culture in detail. Profusely il' lustrated. 40 cents. Greenhouse Constructio.n (Taft), — •' It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 118 illustrations. $i.so. Daffodils, Narcissus and How to Grow Them (A. M. Kirby). — Contains all that is really worth knowing about these most popular of spring bulbs, writ- ten from the standpoint of American conditions. Illustrated, 233 pages; post- paid, $1.21. Hedges, Windbreaks, Etc. (Powell). • ^A treatise on the planting, growth and management of hedge plants for country and suburban homes. A vol- ume of 140 pages, with twenty-two il- lustrations, so cents. The Vegetable Garden (Vilmorin- 1 Andrieu.x). — The best and^most com-] plete book on vegetables ever published. There are 782 pages and hundreds of illustrations in this English edition, ed- , ited by Wm. Robinson, the noted Eng- lish horticultural writer. $6.00. The American Florist Co*. 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago, 1 You Do Not Find What^You Need in Our Ready Reference Qepartmenf, Write Us About It igii. The American Florist. 1307 ADVANCE CO., Investigation Pays Look into our line of Ventilating Apparatus. Vou will see, just as many other florists have seen, that the Advance Machine is absolutely the best on the market. It is hard to improve a perfect article, but we are constantly strivingto make our machine better. All orders aodiaquiries receive our prompt and carelul atteotioo Write for caialot'. Rictimond, Ind. Nashville, Tenn. The approat-hing holiday season is very evident in the floral store win- dows, and the dealer.s are bringing in their best ware.s for that most lieau- tiful of all gifts at the holiday time — a blooming plant. The window dec- orations this season seem to be fol- lowing out the Christmas idea more than ever and are being confined to green and red. though there are many other lieautiful blossoms displayed in the stores. The supply will be abun- dant and the quality excellent as al- ready foreshadowed by the window displays. In roses, all the growers have hit the season exactly, and all the best is ready, for this especial oc- casion. The class of flowers is about the same with all the growers, some making a specialty along some lines and some another. Roses will be plentiful. American Beauty seems to be especially fine, judging from speci- mens seen at some of the social func- tions, as well as the display in the floral stores. Richmond. KiUarney, White Killarney. Golden Gate, Ivory and others are fine. Carnations were never better and by some are esteemed more highly than the rose. There will be all kinds of bulbous stock — Roman hyacinths, lily of the valley, narcissi and Harrisii lilies. There has never been a break in the lily supply; in fact, they seem to be perennial in the supply. Violets will not be so abun- dant, though Geny Bros, say they will have an ample supply for all demands. In potted plants there is a wonderful lot, and every kind of flower capable of being forced will be in to select from. Azaleas. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, the finest ever seen; poin- settias grown in pans, cyclamens, nar- cissi and ferns in endless variety. The baskets decorated with potted plants form a class all by themselves and are very popular, and* the artists in the stores try themselves to see what va- riety of artistic combinations they can originate, with gauzes and ri-Vibons to help out the effect. The result really is a wonderful sale, a pleased donor, and a very happy recipient. Trade has been very good and will be on a boom now for some time. M. C. D. RocilK.STER, N. Y. — The creditors of E. C. Cami,ibell and Campbell the Florist have appointed a committee to inves- tigate the assets and liabilities and to report at a later meeting. G. B. Hart and W. F. Kasting were appointed a committee to take charge of the store during the holidays. Madison, N. J. — The annual meet- ing of the Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society was held Decem- ber i;{ and the following officers were elected: Robert Tyson. president; John Dunn, vice-president; Edward Reagan, secretary; Robert M. Schultz. assistant secretary; "William H. Duck- ham, treasurer; Charles H. Totty and G. H. Neippe, trustees. The back is a mottled green paper especially imported Irom Germany. The illustration is wonderfully lUe like in hve colors. The pad sheets have an under printing of flowers and different greenhouse subjects. One of These Calendars is Laid Aside For You. LAST year, after we had sent out that rather unusual three- fold calendar of ours, with its beautiful brown photographic reproduction of a greenhouse at the top, and a five-colored render- ing of a show house filled for Easter, at the bottom — we receiv- ed a flood of complaining letters. Not from those who received the calendars — but those who didn't. When you walk into a friend's house and see one of our ca'endars haDBing on the wall, and you hsven't received one. naturally enough, as a good cu..Iomer. you wonder why you have been left out. Ecmelalfeit as a mistake and let it BO at that. But others write in and act as if they thot we did it on purpose. The truth is, we wanted all of our friends and most of our tnemies to ha>f one last year. So this year we have taken extra oains to see that your name, alone with the rest, is on the list to be sentour 1912 calendar. But to make doubly sure, won't you kiodly drop us a postal sayinir you want one and I will see to ir myself that it is mailed to ycu. This will obviate all chances of your not tretKng one. S.^LES MAN.AGER. I Lord & Burnham Co. — l?Q/it/M«ii3C' IRVINGTON. N. Y. a raClOriCa. DiSPLAINES, lU. I New York Boston Philadelphia Chicago St.James Building. Tremont Building. Franklin Bank Bldg, Rooliery a ^3,^ Dreer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true,, became both bevels ate on the same side. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and wilt Dot rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Point is patented. No others like >^ it. Order from your dealer,//' or direct from us. ^'^ y^ y 1000. 75c. postpaid. A^y^ Samples free. ^S^^ HENRY A. DREER.I ^^T^ 714 Chestnut StreetX . 7^ Philadelphia. \L/^ FULL SIZE N2 2 i WILKS' Hot Water Boilers AM THI IMOST ICONOMICAL Boiler for Greenhouses No Night Fireman Reqnlred witlioar SELF-FEED1N8 HOT WATER BOILERS. Send for Catalog and Prlcet. S. WILKS MFG. CO., asoa Shield* Ave. Chicago. 1308 The American Florist, Dec. je, Destroys Green. Black White Fly. Thrips Red Spider Mealy Bue. Scale and all Flaot ouckine Insects. An Excellent Cleanser (or Decorative Stock. CZ.BO Dcr ialloa; Sl.OO peranart. United States and Canada. Has no equal (or destroying Mildew, Rust and other Plant Funei. FuNGiNE will cure bench rot. and is proving an excellent remedy for the protection of cut tings and younE stock aEtainst the vaiious blights. $2.00 DCT gallon; 76c per ooart. United States and Canada. For Sale by Seedsmen. Manufactured by Aphlnt Manufacturing Company MADISON N. J. I Catalogue | ( Illustrations | A W^ ^'^^® 3 large assortment of i ft '^ sirictly hij^h-class halllones ft f of which wc can supply electros f J* suitable for catalogue illustrations. • k If you need anvthing in this \vay. A V state your requirements and we I t' will submit proofs of the illustra- J tions in stock. 1 Pr ch for Cash: 1 ♦ Only 15 cents per square inch. i The American Florist Co. f S 440 S. Deatbo. St., CHICAGO. • Tobacco Stems Strictly clean and stroDg.from high grade Cigar Trbacco only. Freshly stripped and baled dail? at factory in 300 lbs bales. Laige or small orders promptly shipped Write or 'phone if you want A No. 1 Tobacco Stems. H. MUNSON, re . North 572 1405 Wcls St., CHICAGO. H.BAYERSDORFER&CO. ^1 Florists' ^1 Supplies. 1129 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Send (orour new catnlnttne. New Haven, Conn. — Sokol Bros, are erecting a large greenhouse as an addition to their plant. HoLYOKE, Mass. — The Holyoke Florists' and Gardeners' Club was formed at a meeting held at the greenhouses of George H. Sinclair De- cember 12. By-laws were adopted and the r'oliowing officers elected : George H. Sinclair, president; Edward J. Canning, vice-president; Fred Bartlett, secretary and treasurer; D. J. Galli- van, William Pickey and Reginald Carey, executive committee. To TeD All the Good Points of Our Construction in thia advertisement are planning any tions, it will .pay is impossible. If you ' , rebuilding or addi-^ you to write us. TRUSSED SASBBAR AND RONnUHE HOUSES GE0.I1GAEANDC0. Lock Box S, DCS Plaines, IlL UAITDFAOTUBEBa OV The Gntter with a Repntatloii CONCRETE BENCH nOULDS AND GREENHOUSE ArrUANCES CyPRE^S Is Far More Durable Than PINE. ^YPRESS^ SASH BARS UPT0;32 FEE.TOR LONGER. Greenhouse AND OTHER building MATERIAL, MEN FURNISHED JO SUPERINTEND ERE.CT10N WHEN Desired. S'eod for our Circulark. THEA?1rS+6^'"rv5 lumber (o., fjEPQNSET.'BO^STQN.^ASS. TheMastin Antomatic White= wash and Spraying Machine Is Reliable, Practical and Durable. Wbeo the macbiDels filled to witbiD six inches of the top. a few strokes of tb' pnmp will compress eoouE I air in tbe tank to produce a coDtinuous mist-like spray for 15 minutes. Write for Catalog and details to Department C. Sold through Seedsmen. Dealers in Florists' and Poultry Supplies. J. G. MASTIN fi CO. 9124 West Lakr St. CHICAGO. ILL. Mention the American Florist when ivritins- A Peerless Hsal Accalarator Attached to your Water-Heating Plant will save you large sums in coal bills. Your greenhouses will be warmed as never before; all sections with equal promptness and in one-half the time Its cost is but a fraction of what it will save you. FRANK J. EISINGER, 588 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Greenhouse Material and Sash Of Every Description. Get Our Prices and Catalogue. S. Jacobs & Sons, E.t.bii.hed im. 1361-1383 Flashing Ave Brooklyn. N. T Greenhouse Construction. By Piiof . L. R, Taf t Price $1 .50 AHKRICAN. rORIST CO. 40 S, Dearborn St., CHICAGO -^-^ FLORISTS' «-«• Refrigerators! i DOES your rapidly increasing business require an attrac- tive ice box? If so write us, we are manuf dctnrers and can quote you on Ice-Boxes of every des- cription. Your old box can be used as part payment. Buchbinder Bros. I Lon^ Distance Phone, Monroe 5616. 518-520 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO j Mention the American Florist when writing THE STANDARD I VENTILATING MACHINERY The old reliable m. are the moat powerfnl, least complicated of any •• the market The Standard Steam Trap Ask someone who Is nseiac a Standard for hii oplnkw of it. Write for catalogue. E. HIPPARD CO., Youngstewn, OUi Mention the American Florist when writing The Regan Printing House LAKGI RUNS OF CATALOGUES WRITS rOR riGURKS. 527 Pljrmoutli PUce, CHICAQO Mention the American Florist when wrUetM s ^ \ f CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. 4 \ / l> tgii. The American Florist. 1309 Where There Is Condensation -there is need for a Morehead Steam Trap Condensation in steam lines is akin to matter out of place — means wasted energy. If youi- lines are sluggish — if your houses are not of uniform tempera- ture, write us. We guarantee to drain your lines perfectly — return the pure, hot condensation to your boiler without pump or injector or mak« no charge for the trial. Obey that impulse — write now. Send for "Book on Condensation." Morehead Manufacturing Co., Dept, "N," DETROIT, MICHIQAN Stocks Carried in- Pbiladelpbia BirmioKbam, Ala, Mempbls. Tena. Los Angeles Chatbam, Ontario San Francisco Cattle Manure in Bags Shredded or Pulverized Pure— dry— uniform and reliable. The best of all manures for the greenhouse. Florists all over the country are using it instead of rough manure. flZflU^ Pulverized Sheep Manure ^gJi Absolutely the bestSheep Manure *^ on the market. Pure manure and notbinffelse The best fertilizer for carnations and for liquid top dressing. Unequalled for all field use. Write for circulars and prices. The Pulverized Manure Company, 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago CUi^ ^ are easy to Kill wiiii The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bag 100 lbs. Satisfartion piiamntPed c money hack ; why tiy cheap snbBtitntes tliat makers do not dare lo t,ni;iranlee '/ TEE E. 4. ST0jrBO?F CO.. MOmi TERNON, N, T. Vention the American Florist when writing Louisville, Ky. The annual meeting of the Ken- tucky Society of Florists was held at the store of August Baumer, in the Masonic building, December 11, and the following officers were elected : Anders Rasmussen, president. H. Kleinstarink, vice-president. August Baumer, corresponding sec- retary. John Kleinsteuber, financial secre- tary. Gus. Kleinsteuber, treasurer. Joseph Lawson, trustee. The night of holding the meetings of the organization was changed from the first Tuesday in the month to the first Wednesday. Plans for the hold- ing of a flower show next fall were discussed but the matter was not fully decided. NOTES. Koehlein & Hoffman have opened a store at 2005 West Market street. They have a greenhouse at La Grange and are very successful in the cultivation of roses, carnations and chrysanthe- mums. Holly was quite scarce for Christ- mas and the quality of a large propor- tion of it was very poor. H. G. W. GRAVITY SOIL CARRIER In conveying Bench Soil into or out of Greenhouses, Saves Money, Labor and Wear and Tear on Benches and Houses PEIFCE BROTHERS, Waltham, Mass., use our Gravity Soil Carrier and say ••The Carrier easily paid for Itself the first week we bad it in operation. ' INEXPENSIVE. For further particulars and prices address Mathews Gravity Carrier Co., ^f'V^l '^& I Us8 nr patnt Iroi BeiGh FIttiiKS aid Roof Supports ^ xHcJENNINGS IRON GUTTEI? IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS Mr Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send for ClTcalarg. DULLER. CASKEY & KEEN, S. W. Comer Sbtth and Berk Streets, rHILADlXPHIA. VENTILATIN6 APPARATUS Nikoteen for sprayjne plants and b Nikoteen The most efiective and economical material there is for sprayjne plants and blooms. Isskillfullyextract- ed from leaf to- bacco and carefully refined: it is clean and easy to apply. Ik.1 £ 1-^ .^ A .-^ .-^ ..A doesthework when IN iKOtee n "Pon^ed eHber in * ■» ■«»'*^ ■ ^"^ ■^i' "■ pans on pipes or over a Same. FdU Pint Bottles. $1.50. Nikoteen Aphis Punk Specially prepared for fumleatlne closed houses. It vaporizes the Nkotine evenly and without waste. Nothing keeps a boost free from Aphis so cheaply. Price $6.50 per case of 12 paraffined boxes. All Seedsmen. THE BEST Bug Killer and Bloom Saver For PROOr Write to P. R. PALETHORPE COMPANY, Owens!n>ro,K7 Mention the A.merican Florist when writinj, Carman's Antipest INSECTICIDE AND FUNGICIDE For tlu Garden, Orchard and Greenhoase Noo-polsoDon8 aod harmles. to vesretatioD. Kills Green Fly, Aphides, Bark Uce, Ttuips, Mealy Bug, Red Spider, Scale, Wire Worms, Ants and Slugs. This is tht Grower « Friend. Handy lo n.e. cheap and eUective. mixes readily in water. Destroys all insect pests and keeps down filth. Circulars on appli- cation. $1.60 per gallon. Also in qnarts, half gallons and in bulk. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., FLUSHING, N. T. Approved by the New York State Atrricnl- tnral Dept. Certificate No. 223. July 8. 1910 Guaranteed under Insecticide act. 1910 Serial No. 91 of U. S. Agricultural Dept, 1 itention the American Florist when writine 1310 The American Florist. Dec. JO, FIRST-CLASS Second Hand Boilers Fully GuH-anteed Note the low prices quoted on these Boilers, suitable tor ifreeohouses. We would suK^est orderiDg at once if you wish to take advan tage. 2 42 in. It 10 ft. Kewaneo Fire Box Boilers $150 00 2 42 in. I llHft. Kenanee Fire Box Boilers 175 00 1 54 in. X I2ft. Hot Water Internally Fired Boiler 200 00 1 54 in. X 12 ft Internal Fired Steam Boiler 225 OC 4 60 in. X 16 ft. Horizontal Tubular Boilers Each 275 00 All kinds of first class second hand Boiler Tubes, Piping. Fitiinss, Valves, etc. Write for our latest Price List No. 47, ewiueo MOUSE wrecking go. 35tli and Iron SU., CHICAGO 50% SAVED Pipes, Flues ■■d Casings thoronchly orcrhaulad asd nafai teed. OreenboBs* Fittings of ayery deacriptioo. ILLINOIS PIPE a MFG. CO., 2118 S. Jefterson St., CHICAGO A. HERRMAHN, Cape Flowera, all colors, Cjcai Leaves, Metal DesisiiB and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — 404-412 East 341h St.. NEW YORK. %Jfc/E are way ahead of last year in the ■ ■ volume of our collection business; but still we can do yet more. Do not wait but send us now all your over due accounts. Rates and methods on appli- cation. Tht National Flomt's Board of Trade .NEWTOiii Uention the American Florist when writina TIME IS MONFY ^ave H the time greening youi ■ iniL I J nivllLI designs by using Florists' Oreenine Pins. 20c per lb., and you get from 1000 to 1100 to the lb. Ten lbs. or over, 16c per lb. Write for prices. OD larger quantities. TTm . Schlatter ^^ Son . Sprinefield Mass. NoKTir WoiJi'UN. M.\s.s. — John K. Shield of Dalton, has purchased the Farrell greenhouses and property and will take possession February 1. Bo.STON\ MASS. — Articles of incorpo- ration were granted the Dennison Manufacturing Co., manufacturers of paper novelties. The capital stock is .$.5.0(.>0,0(Xt and the incorporators are John M. Woodbridge. Lucius Cum- mings, Jr., Charles S. Dennison of Bo.s- ton and Frank Ewing of South Fram- ingham. New London, Conn. — At the annual meeting of the New London Horticul- tural Society, held in December, the following officers were elected : .'^tan- ley Jordan, president; John Maloney, vice-president; Henry C. Fuller, sec- ond vice-president; John Humphrey, secretary; S. L. Ewald. treasurer; James Melcher, librarian; John Malon- ey, Edward A. Smith, Enoch Evan.s. S. L. Ewald, Gustav Neumann, executive committee. Sound Greenhouse Building Methods. When Your Order for a Greenhouse Reaches Our Factory, We Make Accurate Detailed Drawings for the Various Parts Going into Your house. ONB man is an expert on the wood parts— he does that; another does the iron, another with engineering experience knows about stress and strains and directs the size and kinds of supports and fittings, and so on. Then the lay-out man indicates the length to which the pieces are to be cut and directs where all holes shall be drilled so that the house will go together like clockwork. We tell you these things just to show you that we have completely out-grown that state of having so-called "all- around men" who do a little of everything in every line (and not much of anything that's really dependable.) You know that the only way a man can be an expert is lo direct all his time and attention, heart and soul, to some one thing. That's the kind of men our organization is made up of. Tue kind of men whose service 30U get from us at no more expenditure in the end than for the "Jack-ofall- trades" kind who are full of guesses. Write us. Hitchings 8l Company Write to Our Main Offices and Factory, ELIZABETH, N. J. or call at our New York Offce, 11 70 Broadway. Attentlonll Glass Buyersll GREENHOUSE GLASS. Yon win save money if yon obtain onr prices before you bny. Qnality A No. L Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most datable wllite paint for this purpose. Half barrels, (96 gallons) per gal., $1.76. 6 gal. pails, per gal., |1,80. H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOIyBeALE GLASS AND PAINTS, umt DUtanos pkone 55^^59 «,,( w»h!ngion Boulevird, OHCiGIL Near Desplainea Street. Mouoe *»9*. Mention the Atnerican Florist ivJicn writing igii. The American Florist. 1311 Ni MHAF TMt- USERS SAy^OUT: kro£5CHELl boilers Saved Two Carloads of Coal; Docs Not Need to Fire Boiler From 11 p. m. to 6 a. m. Your No. 9 Boiler 1(1x88, one house '20x86, thermometer 18 degrees me perfect satisfaction, keep still when I meet a me in coal bills. With which is now heated by have to buy again. is heating my entire range of two houses, 18xl:','_', one house 6x108, two houses and one house L.Mx60, and will easily take care of 6,000 sq. ft. more With the outdoors, fire at 1 1 p.m. and not again until 6 a.m. The boiler surely is giving I have used one steam and five hoi water boilers. I like your boiler and cannot brother florist, but must tell biui about your boiler and how much it has saved my last boilers I required four to five carloads of coal to heat the same space your boiler with about three carloads of coal. You for another boiler when I H. M. HuMFEi,B, Frankfort, Ind. Mli^ z^^'^s^^mm-:^''t^'^^^^%^ 200 °L Our sales to florists lor 1910 wera 2004i In cretie over 1909 and every customer satisfied. RETURN TRAP ""^icr Exhaust Valve Adjust. ment Waterlalet Plug Steam lolet Taylor Steam Specialty Co., BATTLE CREEK, MICH. Write Department A for new cataloffue. SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Kit positively tbe best. Last forever. Ovei 30.000 poands now in use. A sure preventative of (last illppins;. ESective on large or small elasi Sasy to drive. Easy to extract. Two sizes H and (i. 40c per lb., by mail 16c eitra: 7 lbs. for $2.60 IS lbs. for $5.00. by express. For sale by tbe trade RANDOLPH a McCLEMENTS, Successors to Cbas. T. Siebert. Baom & Beatt; Sts., Pittsburg. Siebert'a Zinc Clazins Point*. Good for small or large 8rlas«. do not rust, easy to drive H and 7i inch Perlb. 40c.5-lb8, $1.85. 20-lb8. $7.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. Cbicatto NewTorlf. OF HIGH GRADE." Boilers For GREENHOUSES See Our Cataloeue. Hom.t"e"r'! GIBLIN & CO., Utica, M. Y. Always mention Tbe American Florist when you order stock. : : : Florists ! INSURE YOUR PLANTS at but a trifling cost WINTER «EI^LEHIVIAN Over Half a Million in use by Florists, etc. The cost of heatlne is only TWO CINTS for TWELVE HOURS CONTIN- UOUS HEAT. Send for descr ptive circular to WAGON HEATER LEHMAN BROS., JAS. W. ERRINQER, MANUFACTURERS. General Western Sales Agent. 10 Bond St., NEW YORK. 20 E. Randolpli St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Pecky Cypress Pecjcy Cypress is the greatest money saver discovered in years. Will last at least three times as long as any other wood for bench material. We can make immediate shipments at all times from onr large sto(^. Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheafiiing, Flooring, Wiiife Cedar Posts, Etc. WRITE FOR PRICES. ADAM SGHILLO LUMBER GO. Hawthorne and Weed Sts., CHICAGO. Tdepbones: Lincoln 410 and 411 CUT FLOWER AND Design Boxes All sizes, lownt pricei. Write. C. C Pollworth Cos MaWAOKEE. EVANS' Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Catalog Qnaker City Machine Works, Richmond. Ind REED & KELLER, 122 W. 26th St.. NEW YORK. FLORIST'S SUPPLIES. We Mannfactnre all Oar MeUU Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, mad Novelties, and are dealers in Olaas- ware. Pottery, Decorative Qreeas and all Florists' Requisites. 1312 The American Florist. Dec. JO, GORHAM & CHAPLINE DDIUTCDV ^'*"" Prices on all rtlllllLnl l^ind" «' Printing Pontiac BIdg, Harrison & Dearborn Sts., Chicago 1000 Letter Heads. 1000 Envelopes.... For Photo^aphs of Horticultural Subjects For illoBtratioE Catalosnet. Price Liit< Circalan. etc. write HATHA!) R. GRAVES, S?u°s'ffl':!.': 413-41* Ha;wardBldd.. Illnstrator .... Rochester. N Y, Wired Toothpicks 10.000, n.75: SO,0OO.r.5O. Manofactiired bT W J. COWEE, BerUn, N. Y. Ssmple free. For sale by dealere. New Orleans. A LABGE CHBISTMAS TRADE. The Christmas trade has begun in earnest and the florists have their hands full filling orders. Xever before has the demand been so great and the dealers are wondering whether they will have enough flowers to fill the calls. In the plant line the business is just as active and the supply is eo.ual to the demand. The weather for the past week has been very unfavora- ble for out-door work — continuous rain and warm and sultry. XOTES. The New Orleans Horticultural So- cietv held its monthly meeting Decem- ber 18. but it was poorly attended, as the members are too busy with their Christmas trade. Richard Kichling made a fine display of Christmas flow- ers, which were greatly admired for their perfection of growth. The sub- ject of moving to the Progressive Union hall was put off until after the holidays. The New Orleans Horticultural So- cietv at its regular meeting, December 31, will take up the subject of mo\-ing its meeting hall to the Progressive Union building, where they will have a much larger hall and be able to make monthly exhibits of flowers and plants, open to the public. Herman Dorscher has purchased a square of ground on Gentilly avenue, which he intends to put one-half of it under glass and the balance in nurs- erv stock. Henry Despommier, Jr.. gardener for J. P. Blair, has just recovered from a severe case of lagrippe. J. A. Xewsham has a fine collection of orchids in bloom, and there is a good demand for them. Abele Bros, have their greenhouses well stocked with potted plants for the winter and spring trade. The Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. is doing a good business in cut flowers and decorative work. C. "^. Eichling is busy filling coun- try orders, both in the flower and plant line. U. J. Virgin's stock of maiden hair ferns are about the best in the city. Herman Rinck has entered the gar- den business on his own account. Chas. Eble's store is beautifully stocked with flowers and plants. Mrs. J. H. Menard is quite busy, both in flowers and decorative work. D. 'f OR THE BEST RESllIS" Use a Superior Return Flue Boiler for Greenhouse Heating Superior Machine & 846-848 W. Superior SU, SEND FOR CATALOGUE Boiler Works CHICAGO, ILL. ARE YOU GOING TO BiJILD? John C. Moninger Co., 902 B'ackhawk Street, IF you are, get our catalogues and estimates. Our prices are right, construe- tiom up-to-date material h'ghest in quality. Tell Ds what yon are interested in and we will send proper catalogue Chicago. DON'T Let pnce be the only consideration. King Greenhouses Satisfy the most discriminating, because they are strong and lasting and easy to keep in repair. They keep yon from WORRY and give you time to grow things, and that is what a green- honseman wants. Send for Question Blanks. KING CONSTRUCTION CO. Home Office and Factory: NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. Eastern Sales Office: No. 1 Madison Avenue, NEW YORK. Lock the door before the horse is stolec, and insure jour glass before it is broken. For paticnlara concernint Hail losaraDce. address JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary SADDLE KlVn, M. J. Uention the American Florist tchen writing BURNED CLAY Tile Benches and Tile Bottoms Gives resnlts. Three styles of beDcbes.iDClndloff Iron Hpe Frame, with Tile Bottom and Sides. Write for descriptive circnlar aod delivered prices. Any size benches. Tile Sides THE CAMP CONDUIT CO. Garfield BIdg.. ClCTCland, O. Be American Eomst Rmerica is "the Prnw of the I/esseI; thEre mag be morE cnmfart Rmidships, hut we ars ths Srst to touch L'zkr.cwn Sees,' Vol. xxxvn. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, JANUARY 6. 1912. No. 1231 TheAmerigan Florist TwESTT-SixTH Year. Copyright, 191J, by American Florist Company Entered as Second-Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois. under act of March 3, 1879. PcBLisBED Evert Saturday bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Cbicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address; Ameno, Chicago Sobscription, United States and Mexico. $1.00 a year; Canada ?2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, J2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August, 1901. Address all correspondence subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co. , 440 S. Dearborn St , Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. OypiCERa — RiCHABD Vincent, .Jr., Balti more, Md.. Presileiit; .\rGUST Poehlmann, Chicago. Vice-Pres.; John Young, New York, Sec'y; W. F. Kastins, Buffalo, N. Y., Treas. Nest meeting at Chicago, August, 1912. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Twenty-sixth annual convention to be held at Milwaukee, Wis.. 1912. John J. Stephens, Columbus, O., Pres.; Bellet Lawson, Jr.. River Grove, III., Sec'y-Treas. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Annual convention and exhibition November, 1913. Charles H.Tottt, Madison, X. J., Presi- dent; C.W. Johnson. Morgan Park, 111., Secreury AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition at Detroit, Mich., January 10-12. 1912. A.. Farenwald. Ros- lyn, Pa.. President: Philip BaiETStETEB, Detroit, Mich., Vice-President; Benjamin Hammond, Fishkill-on-Hudson. N, Y., Secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at Detroit, Mich., January 10-12, 1912. J. A. Val- entine, Denver , Colo. , President; A . F.J. Baub . Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indian- apolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Next meeting and exhibition. August, 1912. I. 8.H«NDBioKaoN, Floral Park, N.Y., President; L. Mbbtoh Qasx, Orange, Mass., Secretary. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next meeting at Boston. Mass . 1912. W. H. Dcini, Eaaiai City, Mo.. Pres.; F. L. Mdliokd Wathlniton. D. 0.. Seo'y-Treat Ready Reference Ads. Page 1355. SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Cleaning: Up After Christmas. The Christmas sales will give the plantsman an opportunity to give the houses a thorough overhauling and be- gin preparations for the Easter stock, and also more room for the plants that are to produce flowers during the winter. The probabilities are that the best plants have been disposed of, and the demand for the balance will slaclc- en up considerably for the next two or three weeks. Any plants that will not he salable in the middle of the next month especially if they are not of the best quality, had better be thrown away, and not allowed to re- main taking up valuable space for a month or more, only to be discarded later. The stock plants should all be selected and preparations for next sea- son's propagation begun- That old fa- vorite Begonia incarnata is still grown by many. The old plants never make good stock for another year, so select enough to produce -all the stock want- ed, and discard the balance. It will be busy times where many plants are grown, but the quicker and earlier the work is done the better will be the re- sultant crops. The bulb stock is now ready to be brought in and all the room should be immediately filled up with stock that can be grown into plants that will find ready sale. It sometimes takes courage to throw away plants that look as if they would bring in something, but it is far bet- ter to do this, even if a plant is thrown out that might be sold, than to carry along a lot of stock that never turns in a cent to the money drawer. Polnsettias. This is a Christmas plant pure and simple. It is to the midwinter holi- days what the lily is for Easter and the sale of plants or flow-ers after the new year is very small and hardly re- munerative. The plants that are left should at once be treated for stock plants. It is the custom of some grow- ers to immediately place the pots un- der a bench and water them no long- er. It is much better, however, to block them up closely in a warm house and gradually dry them off until the wood ripens and then store them away where they will be kept dry. When the plants are treated by the former method the preen wood often dies down more than half the length, but by a slower ripening off many more and much better cuttings can be ob- tained. They can be laid down on their sides under a carnation bench where they will not receive any water or if the pots are needed they can be heeled-in in such a location, and here they can remain until April when thej'' should be started for propagation, us- ing either the old growth or starting the plants into growth and making the cuttings from the young shoots as they break from the old wood. With these it is better to make the cuttings with a heel and in a warm location they root quite easily. Tulips and Narcissi. The Dutch bulbs are now in con- dition to bring into the houses, for they should be well rooted, and will force readily, and from the first of the year on the grower should regu- late the culture of these so that there will be a continuous supply. The best way to accomplish this is to have one day in the week which is bulb day, that is, on this day the succeeding lots will be brought from where they are stored and placed in the greenhouses. The demand will, of course, fluctuate to some extent, but by looking back two or three years it will be found that the calls for this stock is about in the same proportion every year, and a basis on which to figure about how many pots or boxes should be brought up can be obtained. If it is found that the stock is accumulating at any time those that are not quite in bloom can be removed to a cooler house and retarded, and those that are almost in bloom, if moved into a shed where it is dark and quite cool, will last in splendid condition for a week or ten days longer. For the present it will be necessary to put the pans and pots in a shaded position in order to get the proper length of stem. Those forced early if allowed to stand in a warm house in full sunlight, will 1314 The American Florist. /an. 6, open their flowers before they have at- tained good height, so it is well to place them under a bench or provide a place where they can be kept rather dark for a week. In cutting the flow- ers endeavor to cut them from the pans or boxes that have been in the houses the longest. A thoughtless man will cut into a box that is just open- ing and which would be good for a week or more, when there are plenty that could be out that will not last nearly so long. There is always a great waste in growing Ijulbs and ev- erything that is possible should be done to prevent it. On bulb day when the fresh lot is put on the bench those that were brought up three or four weeks before and are in full flower will be ready to be thrown out. Any flowers that may be on these boxes, if they are well in bloom, should be cut and placed in water. They will last much longer if cut and kept cool than they will if left on the bulbs in the greenhouses. Fuchsias. It is a good time now to start the old stock plants of fuchsias, for there is plenty of room in the propagating bench and it is the early struck cut- tings that make the fine plants for vases and boxes, and if cuttings are taken in spring they immediately pro- duce a flower and it is diflicult to get a good growth, the plant often remain- ing short with a stunted appearance yet bearing flowers. If the old plants have been thoroughly ripened, shake the soil off and pot in a good new loam, cut back the wood and place them in a warm house and syringe plentifully. The young growths will shortly appear and should be made into cuttings as soon as they have at- tained a length of an inch and a half or two inches. As soon as rooted pot in 2-inch pots and give the young stock a warm temperature. When growth commences the top can be taken off and another cutting made, and the plants shifted to 3-inch pots. Another stopping will be necessary in late winter to make nice, bushy plants that will be full of bloom in early spring. Keep them clean from mealy bug by constant spraying. Vinca Rosea. A plant that is often lost sight of by many for summer bedding is Vinca rosea, and it makes a most beautiful plant, being covered with flowers all through the summer until frost. The great cause of there not being much stock of these is that the seed is not sown early enough. December or early January is the time to plant the seeds of this plant to have them in fine shape for bedding out in June. Plants started early and grown in a warm house will be in flower at the time of planting and continue a mass of bloom throughout the season. The seed should be sown in flats which should be placed in a house having a tem- perature 65° to 70°. When the second leaf forms they should be pricked out into other flats about an inch apart and when they have fiv'e or six leaves potted in 2-inch pots, later being shift- ed into the 3-inch size. The soil should be of a sandy nature both in the pot- ting and in the bed, if possible, but they will grow well outside in a heavy loam. They can be had in white, rose pink and pink with white eye, and come very true to color from seed. THE RETAIL TRADE Conibioted bv HoM. KUt, miaddpMa, Pa. Vase of Lilies and Stocks. There is no arrangement of flowers that is more effective in certain loca- tions than a vase that is well ar- ranged. The principal thing, however, is that the arrangement is good, too often all that is done is to just pick the flowers up and drop them in the vase, no particular attention being paid as to how the flowers settle, and a vase put up in this manner is seldom any ornament to its surroundings. The most successful designers of this class of work hold the bunch in the hand, each flower being carefully placed and the green mixed through as the bunch is made. It is then placed in the vase and by a few artistic touches the flow- POIIVSETTIAS N»lure*s Uihule In llu- l.liiliil;iy spirit in iln; mosl Simple and lu'^iiilitul form :iiiJ culo' 1 he filossy. (ich. dii'k jreen of the fcliagi' tcifmi ,1 jierlccl selling lor Ihe majtmliofnl blossoms nf hri.uhl sciirk-l Extra Fine SpMimetu Thii Week, from $1.00 <" $5.00 OUR POTTED PLANTS FOR CHRISTMAS Also Include the Following : „..om Ft. P..I SR'SIO "•s'.Oo"'"" «S.Ort ' «l'.5o"''""«'cfoo|' "'.'?'""'"' '""* «3.'oO " fsVoO •S.OO «> SIO.OO > SS.ftO ■>»: SI. so I^^Sar- 43 Broinfield St. One of Penn's Recent Advertisements in the Boston Post, Reduced About One-half. ers are pulled and twisted into their proper locations. The vase which we illustrate was arranged by George M. Geraghty of Dunlop's, Toronto, Ont., and was used on the altar at a church wedding. The selection of the vase and the flowers adapted to the location should first attract the designer. Some loca- tions will require a low arrangement, whjle with others a tall vase with long- stemmed flowers will be the most fit- ting. Plain glass vases are always to be preferred; too much ornamentation on the vase detracts from the flowers, and these vases can be procured in all shapes and sizes and are a necessary accessory to the up-tOrdate florist, both for use in decorations and to show off the flowers to advantage in the store and oflice. A good assortment should always be in the hands of the present- day dealer. The choice of flowers should be care- fully attended to, particularly as re- gards the background. Especially is this so in halls and churches, where the backgrounds are plain and often of a shade that "kills," as some florists would say, the flowers. The same care should be taken in residences, for what would make a most stunning effect in one room would not be at all fitting in another. The artistic worker will care- fully see the location in which the flowers are to be placed, and will know at once what flowers can be used, and quickly see the most pleasing color and effective arrangement. This will re- quire not only judgment but experience and careful study. The flowers should be arranged loosely and naturally and a good quan- tity of nice greens are a necessary ad- dition. A bow of ribbon tied on the vase but not with too long bows or ends will often add a finish. A study of the vase illustrated will readily show what can be done with this class of work and how beautiful it can be made, and also how fitting it would be in many locations. Any or all of the larger flowers can be used in this manner, but quality is always a great factor, and with loose arrangements of this character, if placed where they will be closely inspected should always be made of first-class quality stock. Bennington, Vt.— -The demand for plants was good, cyclamens and prim- roses sold very well, but .there was little call for azeleas, writes S. C. Hel- ton of the holiday trade, decorative stock was also in good demand, we sold every fern we had in stock, both Bos- ton and Whitmanii. The supply of roses and carnations was short and violets cleaned up well, there was no demand for bulbous flowers, there be- ing a surplus left on hand. All the flowers were of as good quality as usual with prices as they were last year. The amount of business was about the same as during the holiday season last year. Bloominqton, III. — The weather was fine almost all the week preceding Christmas, with the thermometer not much below the freezing point at any time, writes A. Washburn & Sons, mak- ing as favorable conditions for both trading and delivering as we have seen at this time in the last fifteen years, and the business certainly in- creased 10 per cent. The quality of the stock was a little better than usual, with an adequate supply at about the same prices as last year. Roman hy- acinths and Paper White narcissus sold well; we do not advance prices on these, as we always have a large quan- tity and we use them as an argument to meet the complaints upon the high prices of roses and carnations, then when the customers finally decide to lake roses or carnations they feel bet- ter for having had the opportunity of purchasing something at the old price. Buying flowers on the market has proved so unsatisfactory (and this year was no exception) that we have almost entirely given up buying for the big days. The out-of-town buyer does not have an even chance with those located in the city, for he does not see the stock and has no opportu- nity to choose or to refuse the stock offered. igi2. The American Florist 1316 VASE OF LILIUM LONGIFLORUM AND STOCKS WITH ASPARAGUS P^UIVOS S 1316 The American Florist. Jan. 6, WITH THE GROWERS Nic Zweifel, North Milwaukee, Wis. One of the most interesting tilings to notice in visiting greenhouses, espe- cially those that are given over to the culture of carnations, is the varied suc- cess or failure of certain varieties with different growers, and we have often wondered whether it was a question of soil or culture or of a selected strain that the growers had when we have were 35,000 blooms of the highest qual- ity cut from these houses during the Christmas trade. All the leading va- rieties are grown extensively and the newer ones are being given a good trial. There are 12,000 Enchantress and they were of the finest quality, the plants being very large and strong, full of bloom and bud, and the flowers were extra large and of magnificent color. Of White Perfection there were 10,000 and the lienches looked like a bed in the garden in summer, so thick were buds and blossoms. Beacon and Vic- CARNATIONS AT NIC. ZWEIFELS. NORTH MILWAUKEE, WIS. seen a certain variety producing won- derfully and an exceptionally fine grade of blooms. This most forcibly came to our mind when we visited the green- houses of Nic Zweifel at North Milwau- kee on New Year's day and looked at bendies of White Perfection that were before us. All of the varieties were in splendid condition, but we eould not help but compare these plants with some that we have seen in years past. Our own experience w-ith this variety was that it was- almost impossible to get a large plant, it simply refusing to grow as the others did during the sum- mer, being more or less scraggly and with few blooming shoots when planted in. It would then produce the flowers on the shoots and it was a long wait before another crop of flowers would show. But here the plants are of ex- tra large size, full of the finest blooms- and with buds and shoots growing luxuriantly. It really seemed as we gazed on these benches that we at least had never seen them excelled, if we had ever seen them equalled. Some ten miles north of the business center of Milwaukee, but a .short w-ay beyond the city limits are located the houses of this most successful grower, and they were all in the pink of condi- tion, with an elegant crop of carna- tions for this season of the year. In eight houses, each 27x200 feet, of up- to-date construction, being of Moninger material with Garland iron gutters, are housed 50,000 carnation jilants, and to verify our opinion of the condition of them and the crop which they are pro- ducing, it can but be said that there tory were bo'th_ grown for scarlet, but the fornaer has won out and will be grown. mijch more largely next year in place of the latter. Beacon certainly was a glorious sight, the plants being very floriferous and the blooms of good size and color. Scarlet Glow and Bon- fire were both doing well and the lat- ter will be given a much larger trial another year. Winsor is grown for pink, some 6,000 plants, and the flow- ers were of splendid color and good size. Of the newer varieties, Gloriosa was exceptionally good and had won a place and will be grown in much larger quantities. Mayday was also fine and the flowers were of fine quality and the plants producing well. White Wonder was very good, but with White Perfec- tion growing as It does here, it is doubtful if the newer one can force the older out. Dorothy Gordon and San- gamo do not seem able to maintain the pace set by the others and will be passed up another year. Bright Spot looked extremely happy here in its home and had produced an immense crop of blooms and was full of buds and blooming shoots. After looking over the older varie- ties and the season's novelties and hav- ing expressed ourselves that with White Perfection in the shape we had seen it, no better white was desired, then we were shown a bench that opened our ej'es, for here was a seed- ling white that seemed to have some- thing on the White Perfection. This was No. 274, still being grown under number and unnamed, and the plants show exceptional vigor, with long, strong blooming shoots bearing ex- quisitely formed flowers of the purest white. The petals are deeply serrated, adding much to the appearance of the flowers, and added to this is the most delicious fragrance. It certainly looks as if this variety has a great future. As we passed around the houses and inspected the plants we no longer wondered why Mr. Zweifel carried away so many first prizes at the Mil- waukee Flower Show last November, when the blooms were staged in com- petition with the best growers of the west, and we could not but help no- tice the pride which A. Reinhardt, the courteous foreman, exhibited as he es- corted us around, for both proprietor and foreman have reason to be proud of the output of these houses. CARNATION RAINBOW AT WANOKA G.^EENHOUSES, BARNEVELD, N. Y. ign The American Florist. 1317 Richard Vincent, Jr. President Society of American B'lorists. F. R. Pierson. (-.'hairmjm Legislative Committee. Benjamin Hammond, riiairmau Scliool Gardens Committee, Thomas B. Symons. Prof. H. H, Whetzel. Chas. H. Totty. EiitcmoloKiit. Pathologist. .Director. PRESIDENT VINCENT OF THE SO.;iETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND SOME OF HIS APPOINTEES, Society of American Florists. THE PRE.SIDENT'S MESSAGE. During the year now opening before us, it is my earnest desire to see our membership increased to its fullest ex- tent, both as to life and annual mem- bers. This cannot be accomplished by myself, alone, therefore I seek your kindly assistance. There are hundreds, yes, probably thousands of men in the trade and allied industries, who, if they were personally approached, and the advantages of membership in the S. A. F. demonstrated to them, would willingly join our ranlis, and this is why I appeal to you to help along our great work. There must certainly be several men amongst your own personal acquaintances who would make good S. A. P. members; there- fore, I say to you, each individual mem- ber, secure new members by your di- rect personal appeal. (Application blanks will be sent upon request. ) The opportunities presenting them- selves at the coming convention to be held in Chicago, August next, in all probability will be the largest in the history of our society, and the results which we hope to see accomplished at that time will, we trust, make history. With a large membership present, all striving for the coinmon good, and with the many advantages of our busi- ness organization, such a meeting and such an attendance cannot fail to pro- duce a general good feeling, and do much towards bringing a closer af- filiation of the different interests and allied societies which have been drift- ing away rather than toward the parent society. Much excellent work has been done in the past years by the faithful work- ers in our various legislative commit- tees; we have already secured many concessions throtigh their work, and we are in the position through our strength and numerical numbers, to exert a further strong influence for good or opposition to measures deemed prejudicial to the best interests of the trade. May I ask the officers, vice-presidents and members to commence a little mis- sionary work at once among your fel- low florists? I would be glad to see you bring in as many new members as possible, even one new member secured by you will be to your honor and credit. All new members should be re- ported to John Young, secretary, 54 West 28th street. New York City, who will see that you are credited for mem- bers secured. Thanking you in advance, hoping to meet you in Chicago and wishing you all a prosperous and happy New Year, believe me, Respectfully yours, RICHARD VINCENT, jR. 1318 1 HE American Florist, Jan. 6,; PRESIDENT VINCENT S APPOINTMENTS. Following is the list of appoint- ments made by President Vincent, of the Society of American Florists, for the year 1012: Directors for three years — Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J.; John A. Evans, Richmond, Ind. Botanist — Prof. A. C. Beal, Ithaca, N. Y. Pathologist — Prof. H. H. Whetzel, Ithaca, N. Y. Entomologist — Prof. Thomas B. Sy- mons. College Park, Md. Tariff and Legislative Committee — Frank R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y. (chairman); John G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J.; J. C. Vaughan, Chicago; Patrick TVelch, Boston. Mass.; J. Otto Thilow. Philadelphia, Pa.; E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind. Committee on School Gardens — Ben- jamin Hammond, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y. (chairman); C. B. Whitnall, Mil- waukee, Wis.; Michael Barker, Chi- cago; Wm. R. Smith. Washington, D. C.; C. L. Seybold, Baltimore, Md. STATE VICE-PEESIDENTS. Alatam.!— W. B. Piitcrscin. .Ti-.. Montgomery. C!ilifonii.-i (N.l— D. Miu-Ruric. San Francisco. California (S. ) — Edwin Lonsdale, Lompoc. Colorado — J. A. Valentine. Denver. Connecticut — J. F. Huss. Hartford. FInrid.i — C. D. Mills. JacksonTiUe. Georgia — A. 0. Oelscbig, Savnnnali. Idaho — J. W. C. Deake. Twin Falls. Illinois (N.) — Fred Lautensohlager. Chicago. Illinois (S.) — J. F. Animann. Edwardsville. Indiana — Irwin C. Bertermann, Indianapolis. Iowa — J. T. D. Fulmer, Des Moines. Kansas— .7. Y. D. Mueller. Wichita. Kentucky— August R. Banmer. Louisville, Ky. Louisiana — Harry Papworth. New Orleans. Maine — Joseph Kirk. Bar Harbor. Maryland — Robert L. Graham. Baltimore. Mass. (B.) — Bolicrt Cameron. Cambridge. Mass. (W.) — Geo. H. Sinclair. Holyoke. Michigan (E.i- F. A. Scribncr, Detroit. Michigan (W.) — Elmer D. Smith. Adrian. Minnesota— S. D. Dyrlnger. St. Paul. Mississippi — S. W. Crowell. Rich. Missouri — F. H. Weber. St. Louis. Nebraska — Geo. H. Swobada. Omaha. N. Hampshire — R. E. Ilannaford, Portsmouth. New Jersey — W. H. Duckham, Madison. New york'CE.i — A. L. Miller. Brooklyn. New Yitfk (W. 1 — C. J. Hewson, Buffalo. N. Carolina — William Rehder. Wilmington. Ohio (N.l — Charles Graham, Cleveland. Ohio (S.)— C. E. Critchell, Cincinnati. Oklahoma — George Stiles. Oklahoma City. Oregon — James Forbes. Portland. Pa. (E. ) — E. J. Fancourt. Philadelphia. Pa. (W.) — E. C. Relneman, Pittsburg. Rbov.-i $5,00 to $6.00 30 to 36-inch stems 4.00 24-inch stems 2.50 to 3.00 15 to 20-inch stems 1.50 to 2.00 12-inch stems 1.00 Khe« «- and the -\merican Carnation So- ciety to be held January 10-12. The Chicago party will leave Tuesday, Jan- uary 0, at 11 p. m., due at Detroit 7 :30 a. m. Wednesday, January 10. The fare is .$.'5.50 each way. Pullman rates are: Double lower berth, $2.00; upper berth, $1.60: drawing room. .$7.00. Other trains leaving Chicago are : 12 :0f! noon, due Detroit 7 :.55 p. m.: 3:00 p. m., due Detroit 10 :50 p. m. Trains returning leave Detroit 9 :00 a. m., due ceptionally fine, so the strain on Amer- ican Beauties can be relieved by the best quality of these. Killarney is. of course, in great supply, and while some of the stock is a little light in color, yet most of the flowers coming in are of a beautiful shade and there is no such complaints as are heard in some of the large centers in regard to the color of this rose. The White Kil- larney is cleaning up well, the demand for white seeming to be on the increase and fully up to the supply. Yellow roses on New Year's day had a great call and were sold out quickly. Car- nations are selling well, and though the receipts are fairly heavy yet the de Chicago 4:55 p. m.; 2:55 p. m., due Chicago 9:4.5 p. m.: 2:15 a. m.. due Chicago 9:50 a. m.; 11:00 p. m., due Chicago 7 :15 a. m. For further in- formation and reservations address F. H. Tristram, A. G. P. A., Wabash Rail- road Ticket Office. GS West Adams street, telephone Harrison 4500. Re- 1 serve berths without delay. igiJ. The Amer i ca n Fl orist. 1325 Poehlmann Bros. Co. 32=34=36 E. Randolph St. '^■^rJSS^SS^ 3^'^°"" CHICAGO, EL. BEAUTIES, Richmonds, Killarneys, and other Choice Roses Extra Fancy Carnations ORCHIDS — VALLEY, Violets, Romans, Lilies, Tulips. CURRENT PRICE LIST AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Per doz. Long $ 8.00 3«-lnch 6.00 30-liich 5.00 24-lncIt 4.00 IS-inch to 30-inch $2,00 to 3.00 12-inch I.."i0 Short Stem, per IIH) SM.OO,. .6.00 Per 100 RICHMOND, select $15.00 Fancy 12.00 Medium S.OO to 10.00 Good Short $ -1.00 to 6.00 PRINCE DE BlJIiGARIE, extra select $25.00 Select $18.00 to 20.00 Medium 12.00 to 15.00 KIL.LARNEY, select $15.00 Fancy 12.00 Medium S.OO to 10.00 Good Short •. 4.00 to 6.00 MRS. AARON WARD, extra $25.00 Select $18.00 to 20.00 Medium 12.00 to 15.00 MY MARYLAND, select $15.00 Fancy 12.00 Medium S.OO to 10.00 Good Short 4.00 to C.OO WHITE KILLARNEY, select $15.00 Fancy 12.00 Medium S.OO to 10.00 Good Short 4.00 to 6.00 PERLE, long $10.00 Medium $ 6,00 to 8.00 Per 100 MELODY, long $12.00 to $15.00 Medium 8.00 to 10.00 GOOD SHORT STEM ROSES. Our selection 4.00 to 5.00 Our Extra Special Grade Roses charged accordingly. Per CARNATIONS, fancy • flrst quality, 2.00 to " splits ORCHIDS, Cattleyas, per doz $6.00, $7.50 and POINSETTIAS, per doz 3.00 to HARRISII, per doz $2.00 NARCISSUS PAPER WHITE ROMANS VALLEY $3.00 to VIOLETS, double VIOLETS, single. Princess o£ Wales MIGNONETTE, large spikes 6.00 to FREESIAS STEVIA TULIPS PROSPERINE S^VEET PEAS ADIANTUM, short ADIANTUM CROWEANUM, fancy SMILAX per doz., $2.00 SPRENGERI, PLUMOSUS SPRAYS PLUMOSUS STRINGS each, 60c FERNS per 1,000, $2.00 GALAX per 1,000, 1.00 LEUCOTHOE BOXWOOD, per bunch 25c BOXWOOD, per case $7.50 WINTER BERRIES, large case 2.50 4.00 to .75 to ,75 to 1,00 to 100 % 6.00 4.00 2.00 10.00 4.00 12.00 3.00 3.00 5.00 1.00 1.00 8.00 4.00 2.00 4.00 1.50 .75 1.00 3.00 to 4.00 POEHLMANN'S FANCY VALLEY) y;^^«';j''«^^^^^^^ EXTRA FINE HARRISII LILIESj oSVyouwilllaMsnooSier 1326 The American Florist. [an. 6, High Grade Stock Roses, Carnations and Everything Seasonable. CURRENT PRICE LIST AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. Long stems $ B 00 38-inch stems i^ qq 30-inch stems * 24-i nch stems 20-inch stems 18-inch stems 16-inch stems 12- inch stems Shorts 00 White Killarney KlUarney Maryland Richmond ] Special.. }2 00 ;i 00 Per 100 $12 00 Fancy $8 00 to 10 00 i Medium 6 00 J Short 4 00 Extra long 16 00 Special 12 00 Fancy 10 00 Medium (> 00 to 8 (X» Short 5 00 ROSES, our selection per 100, $5.00 r 100 Carnations, common $2 00 to $3 00 fancy 4 00 to 5 00 red 8 00 Cattieyas per doz., $7 50 to 9 00 Trumpet Major 4 00 to 6 00 Tulips ; :; 00 to 4 00 VaUey 4 00 to 6 00 Violets 76to 1 2B Paper Wtiites and Romans 2 00 to 3 00 Lilies per doz., $1 50 Callas per doz., 1 50 Sweet Peas 1 00 to 1 26 Smllax per doz., $1 50 to |2 00 Asparagus Strings each, 75c Asparagus Piumosus per bunch , 35c to BOc Fancy Ferns per 1000, $2 00 Wild Smilax per case, $B 00 Boxwood per lb., 25c; 60 lbs., 7 50 Mexican Ivy 75 Bronze Magnolia Leaves per hamper, $2 25 VAUGHAN & SPERRY '^"leSrils^"' 161 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. NOTES. Tim Matchen, of Peter Reinberg's, is receiving some very complimentary letters from his out-of-town customers, and up to the first of the week he had received about 20 from various parts of the country. A customer in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, wrote that his stock arrived in fine condition for his holiday trade and says that it is remarkable how well the stock carried for being on the road two days and three nights. It is these little tokens of appreciation that make one feel his work has borne fruit and that his efforts have not been in vain. The Geo. Wittbold Co. is coming in crop with a large quantity of Gigante- um and Formosum lilies and will soon be able to supply some of the local dealers with extra choice stock. Otto Wittbold, superintendent at the Edge- brook establishment, realized a neat profit from the sale of poinsettias and was more than pleased with the return from this stock. His firm is now busy disposing of a large stock of dahlia, gladioli and other miscellaneous bulbs. C. L. Washburn and son, E. B. Washburn, and Andrew Benson, are going to attend the joint convention and exhibition of the American Rose Society and the American Carnation Society at Detroit next week, and will exhibit a vase of American Beauty roses. This firm, Bassett & Washburn, is cutting from a new crop of lilies and some fine blooms are obtainable at the store this week. Manager Pyfer and Supterintendent Olsem of the Chicago Carnation Co. are planning on attending the joint convention and exhibition of the Amer- ican Rose Society and the American Carnation Society which will be held at Detroit January 10-12. Their firm -will be on deck as usual with an exhibit and will show their famous Washing- ton, Herald and many other carnations. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is cutting a choice grade of stock in all lines and is showing some fancy orchids which are meeting with very ready sale. Adolph Poehlmann, who has charge of Plant B, says he is just coming in crop with white roses and will cut a good supply of these from now on. Wietor Bros, are still cutting a fancy grade of roses and carnations and are showing some exceptionally fine Ameri- can Beauty roses. This firm is enjoy- ing a splendid shipping trade and hardly a day goes by but what a new name is added to their already long list of satisfied customers. L. B. Brague & Son of Hinsdale, Mass.. the well known dealers in fancy and dagger ferns, remembered their many customers in this city with their handsome new calendar. It is a beauty and is attracting much attention in the local market. Ganger & Gormley, the North State street florists, are having a very busy season and are filling a large number of telegraph orders. A neatly arranged window is always an object of interest — an added feature at this popular store. E. E. Pieser is making a number of changes and improvements to the Ken- nicott Bros. Co.'s store. An exception- ally fine grade of Pink Delight carna- tions was one of the chief offerings at this house this week. John Mangel says he will open the Palmer House flower store on Monroe street about March 1, making it an up- to-date establishment in every respect. C. C. PoUworth of Milwaukee is ex- pected to be present at the meeting of the Florists' Club tonight when the election of oflicers is to take place. H. L. Keun, the Wentworth avenue florist, speaks in glowing terms of his holiday trade and says it was the most satisfactory that he ever had. Anna Grace Sawyer, J. B. Opitz and Franzen are some of the local retail florists who are mailing a pretty cal- endar to their customers. Hitchings & Company, manufactur- ers of greenhouse materials, have their handsome 1912 calendar well distribu- ted in this section of the country. The J. B. Deamud Co. is offering a fine grade of sweet peas, violets, pansies. lupins and an exceptionally high grade of lily of the valley. Harry C. Rowe has leased a new store directly opposite his present loca- tion on Monroe street and will occupy it at an early date. Hoerber Bros, are cutting a fine grade of roses and carnations with Kil- larney and White Killarney showing up exceptionally well. H. V. Hunkel. C. C. PoUworth and Nic. Zweifel of Milwaukee will accom- pany the local delegation to Detroit next week. Wm. W. Fuller says his Christmas trade was double twice over that of the preceding year. The Bohannon Floral Co. is doing a fine business at the handsome store on East Monroe street. Louis Visas is shipping a large quan- tity of choice stock to his two stores in Duluth, Minn. A. Henderson & Co. booked an order for 10,000 Rhea Reid rose plants this week. James Chacona, of Milwaukee, Wis., was seen in the local market this week. Edw. Amerpohl, of Janesville, Wis., was with us again this week. C. Clemenson reports a fine Christ- mas and New Year's trade. N. J. Wietor is suffering from a se- vere cold. igi2. The American Florist. 1387 Here^s Where You Can Get THE BEST KILLARNEYS Both White and Pink Large, magnificent blooms on all lengths of stems, with luxuriant foliage. Positively tlie Best. None as good in the market. Unusually large crops enable us to supply you all. BEAUTIES Richmond, Mrs. Jardine and Uncle John Are also in good crop and of the same quality as the Killarneys. The stems are good, the ubstance is fine, and the blooms of tlie finest possible colors and of unsurpassed quality CURRENT PRICE LIST.-Subject to change without notice. White Killarney lerioo American Beauties. Per Dozen Per Dozen 60-inch stems / 48-inch stems 1 $6 00 24-inch stems $4.00 oo • u i ■ L'O-inch siems 3.00 30:rnch:tr.;- ^-^^ la-inch stems 2.00 Killarney. Per loo Extra special $12.10 Selects 10.00 Fancy 8.00 Medium 6.00 Good 5.00 Short stems 4.00 Richmond Per loo Extra special -. $18.00 Selects 15.00 Fancy 12.00 Medium 10.00 Good 8.00 Short stems 6.00 Jardine per loo Fancy $12 00 Good 8.00 Extra specials $12.00 Selects 10.00 Fancy 8.00 Medium 6.00 Good 5.00 Short stems 4.00 Uncle John Fancy, 12-inch stems $ 8.00 Good, S-inch 6.00 Roses, our selection - ■ - $5.00 Carnations, Special $4.00 Fancy 3.00 Good 2.00 FERNS, per 1000, $2.00. SMILAX, per doz., $1.50 to $2. ADIANTUM, per 100, $1 to $1.B0. GALAX, per 1000, $1 SPRENGERI, per 100, $2.00 to $.'?.0O. ASPARAGUS SPRAYS, per IOC, $2.00 to $3.00. WIETOR BROS 162 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. 1328 The America n Fl oris t. Tan. 6. Beauties, Roses, Carnations, VALLEY, VIOLETS, LILIES, and other Seasonable Stock. ZECH & MANN, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, L. D. Phone, Central 3284 162 N. Wabash Ave Chicago John Zech received a letter this week from Chas. Abele of New Orleans which contained the sad news that Mrs. Abele had died last Wednesday, December 27, from an attack of acute Bright's disease. The deceased was well known in this city and her fre- quent vLsits here, wiiich were always anxiously looked for, will now be great- ly missed. Mr. Abele and family have the sympathy of the trade in the loss of a dutiful wife and a loving mother. The directors of the Chicago Flower Growers' Association are having a most enjoyable time visiting the various ranges of greenhouses in this city and vicinity. The Riverbank Greenhouses and the Wellworth Farm Greenhouses were visited recently and F. Stielow's range at Niles Center will be visited on January 5. Zech & Mann are rapidly building up a splendid shipping trade and the large number of boxes that are constantly shipped out gives one a little idea of the splendid out-of-town trade that they enjoy. The stock seen at the store is of fine quality and quickly finds a purchaser. Vaughan & Sperry started the New Year right by selling every flower in the store and supplying their many customers with extra fancy stock. This enterprising concern enjoys both a splendid local and shipping trade which is continually increasing. Vaughan's Seed Store is moving lib- eral orders of gladiolus and lily bulbs this week in heated refrigerator cars as well as by express. This firm re- ports an exceptionally strong demand for florists' flower seeds for early use. Stollery Bros, sold so many blooming plants for Christmas that they had none left to offer for the New Year's day trade. The holiday trade was very satisfactory and the best in the his- tory of the firm. The Adams-Robertson Co. enjoyed a fine holiday trade and expressed them- selves as perfectly satisfied with the season that they have just passed through. Winterson's seed store is filling or- 'lers for late stock plants of "Seeger's White" chrysanthemum, a sport from Garza and a grand seller as a cut flow- er. The friends of E. A. Kanst in the offices of the South Parks made him a parting gift of a handsome diamond nnd coral pin on New Year's day. Weiland & Risch sure do know how to grow Killarney roses and the stock seen at the store this week is certainly a credit to this well known firm. The gardenias that John Kruchten is receiving are of the finest quality and some of the best that we have seen for some time. Warren Garland, of Des Plaines. is shipping a fine grade of carnations to H. Van Gelder of Percy Jones. W. A. Kennedy, of the C. C. Poll- worth Co., Milwaukee, Wis., spent New Year's day in this city. Visitors : Walter Bermingham, Kan- sas City, Mo. ; Israel Rosnosky, repre- senting Henry F. Michell Co., and J. A. Kairns, representing Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia; Falkenberg of Ander- son & Falkenberg, Yankton. S. D.; W. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y. Chicago Bo\vllng'. The following table shows the num- ber of games won and lost by each team to date : Wou Lost Won Lost Orchids 22 8 violets 13 17 Roses 14 16 Carnations ....11 19 Individual and team scores for games played December 27 : Violets. Orchids. Byers 138 143 134 Huebner ..163 149 147 Schlossm'n.l5T 128 177 Farle.v ....159 215 155 Van Gela'r.l33 144 123 Kranss . . .132 139 125 Pupunt ...125 143 163 Foerster . . 183 158 198 Friedm;iu .184 194 150 J. Zech... 151 199 157 Totals . .737 752 787 Totals ..788 786 782 Roses. Carnations. Stack 173 159 137 Lorman ..183 191 154 Welsh 181 145 110 .\,vres 172 140 167 Abraham'u.l47 119 92 Schultz ...16.'? 153 140 Wintersou.161 143 104 Bailiff 205 186 171 Huebner ..162 166 184 A. Zech... 178 168 171 Totals ..824 732 667 Totals ..901 838 803 St. Louis. STOCK SCARCE. During the early part of the week between Christmas and New Year's stock was very scarce and high, but roses later appeared to be more plen- tiful. Violets have held up well and cleaned out at New Year's. Jonquils have made their appearance. Roman hyacinths, narcissus and stevia are selling well. Good lily of the valley- is in demand. Considerable funeral work caused a heavy demand for smi- lax, 'galax, asparagus and all greens. Ferns are now quoted at two dollars per 1,000. NOTES Ostertag Bros, did a very large bus- iness at Christmas and have several New Year decorations. The supply of decorative plants is endless and that of cut flowers is of the very best. A spe- cial New Year's decoration at Auteu- rieth hotel. Clayton, for 68 tables, was all long stem pink roses. M. M. Ayers Floral Co. had the ap- pearance of having been swept by a K™.»»r CROWERS — SHIPPERS 7«„„,„ EWw»Em/»|jT F LOWEkV''"™^ cunmts ; American Beauties, Roses, Carnations, Orchids, Gardenias, Valley, Violets, Daisies, Lilies, Etc. Greens. At lowest market rates Cl5el£arui § cRuvcA. 154 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. cyclone, for Mrs. Ayers did a splendid trade. The artistic work sent out by this establishment is well known and the store is patronized by the very best people of society. Wm. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. did an immense business all through the holidays. They expect to handle large quantities of sweet peas and violets, making a specialty of home grown stock. C. A. Kuehn's new store is rapidly nearing completion. Visitors express nothing but praise for the beautiful decorations and the arrangements in general. Werner Bros, have as good white and pink Killarneys as arrive in this mar- ket. Weber's Nursery is also supply- ing some good stock. F. H. Weber's Christmas business was the largest in years and his pros- pects for New Year are very good. H. G. Berning's place was well stocked Saturday and Sunday with New Year's stock. Geo. Walbart's new automobile was strongly in evidence during the Christ- mas rush. Geo. H. Angermueller received a shipment of jonquils for New Y'ear's. Mrs. Pelletier had a very large trade Christmas and sold out everything. Diemer Floral Co. on South Broad- way had all they could do Christmas. _ . , .^.„=^ _ W. F. igi2. The American Florist. 1329 Peter Reinber^ 30 E. Randolph Sf., CHICAGO LARGE CROPS Killarney, Richmond and White Kiiiarney. PRICE LIST AMERICAN BEAUTIES Extra long 36 inch stems 30 inch stetne 24 incfti stems 20 inch stems 18 inch stems IB inch stems 12 indb stems Shorts Per doz I 6 00 6 00 4 00 3 00 2 50 2 00 1 50 100 76 Per 100 RICHMONDS, Special $12 00 Select ........ % 8 00 to 10 00 Medium 6 00 to 6 00 Shorts '• ^ 00 KILLARNEY, Special |12 00 Select % 8 00 to 10 00 Medium 5 00 to 6 00 Short ^00 WHITE KILLARNEY, Special $12 00 Select 8 00 to 10 00 Medium 5 00 to 6 00 Short ^ 00 MY MARYLAND, Special 12 00 Select 8a)to 10 00 Medium 6 00 to 6 00 Short 4 00 MRS. MARSHALL FIELD, Special 12 00 Select 8 00 to 10 00 Medium B 00 to GOO Short 4 00 Per 100 PERLES, Special $12 00 Select 10 00 Medium % H 00 to 8 00 Short 5 00 SUNRISE, Select 12 00 Medium 10 00 Short 6 00to 8 00 Roses, our Selection 5 00 Carnations, Select white and pink B 00 to 6 00 White and Pink 4 00 Harrisii LiMes per doz., $1 50 VaUey 3 00 to 4 00 Violets 1 00 to 1 26 Sweet Peas... l OOto 125 Paper Whites 2 00 to 3 00 Romans 2 OOto 3 00 Stevia 1 50 to 2 00 Asparagus, bunch ,,.„ 2 00 " strings 60c to 75c each " Sprengeri 2 00 Smilax 150 Mexican Ivy 75 Galax, bronze and green... per 1000. $1 00 Leucothoe Sprays 76 Boxwood, per bunch 25c Ferns, per 1000 $2 00 Buffalo. A SATISFACTOKT SEASON. Holiday rush has come and gone. It has been to all a very satisfactory sea- son and to some larger than ever be- fore. Not only was the call for Christ- mas flowers and green goods large but the unusual number of debutantes, dinners, luncheons and teas preceding the scheduled affairs, together with the Junior Charity and Children's Charity ball, has been a season that the flor- ists will have every reason to remem- ber. The supply was equal to de- mands with the exception of red carna- tions, which are usually scarce, and there was no difference this year. American Beauties, Richmonds, Kil- larneys, My Marylands and Mrs. Wards were of good quality as was also the Bon Silene. Violets, lily of the valley, orchids, gardenias and marguerites wei-e plentiful and sold well. Original corsages and bouquets, the latter not so much in demand, were the talk of the town. Roses and carnations in separate colors had their usual sale. Poinsettias were never better than this year and were in great demand owing to their color. Azaleas and ardisias were fine and begonias were handled in large quantities by S. A. Anderson and these, though not red, yet the sizes of the- plants, their beauty and the prices made all forget the color and dem- onstrated that a pink begonia, properly displayed, will sell with an azalea or any other plant at Christmas. Artistic baskets in odd shapes specially made were good sellers. At no time was there any necessity of very much wrapping of plants or flowers. A white Christ- mas is always considered the best, but a non-freezing one is a time-saver to the florists. Holly was of good quality and as usual sold out. Never was there as great an amount of boxwood used as this year. Large wreaths of the box- wood with poinsettias, holly, swamp berries or red ribbons were used in the stores and larger private residences where a large window would allow the wreath. Ruscus, boxwood and swamp berries in novel arrangements were good sellers and were an acceptable change from other years for a small present. The larger dry goods stores had very fine decorations where laurel, boxwood and holly were used to good advantage, entirely doing away with the old fashioned stringing of pine. The wholesale houses and the growers had a busy time, the latter being better supplied this year than in the past, con- sequently there were not so many flowers from the east. Bison. 1330 The American fLORisT. Jan 6, "The Busiest House in Chicago'' We are receiving a verv" fine grade of VioletS, Lupins, Carnations, Roses, Valley, Greens, and other choice seasonable stock and w ould like to have an opportunity to show you just what we can do. Write today. J. B. DEAMUD CO. I60 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Boston. PRICES ARE ADVANCING. There is a change in the marl-EW TEAB'S TRADE. The demand for stock between Christmas and Xew Tear's day was ex- ceptionally good. At the various clubs decorations for socials kept many of the retail stores very busy. American Beauties, long-stemmed Killarney and Richmond roses were far short of the demand. Violets, lily of the valley, orchids and adiantum sold well for corsage work. Sweet peas, calendula and mignonette cleaned up daily, but carnations were far short in supply. Paper "WTiite narcissus and Roman hyacinths move slowly, but stevia is good stock and sells well. The call for Southern smilax and holly has been good this week and cut poinsettias were in good demand. Callas and liles are short of the call. All stock coming in is good and cleans up satis- factorily all around. rfOTES. All those who intend to attend the Detroit convention January 10 should communicate with Geo. W. Smith of the Cleveland Florists' Exchange for reser\-ations and tickets, and it is hoped the partj- will be large enough to charter a special car. Come and bring the ladies. The fare is low. and a good time is assured. Smith & Fetters made an elaborate decoration for a debutante's reception at the Colonial club, using large quan- tiites of Southern smilax, American Beauty roses, orchids, violets, lilac and liles. For the week before Christmas they worked day and night, the key be- ing unturned in the lock to the door. The Jones-Russell Co. had so much decorative work that they dismantled one decoration to move the material and arrange another. "Xo sleep for 48 hours." says Mr. Barber, "was only one of the discomforts." TTie store was not locked during the holiday trade. TTestman & Getz and A. Graham & Son report the best Christmas trade they ever had. with flowers of much better quality than before. C. B. WilheUny and F. C. 'Witthuhn did an excellent business in wreaths and cut flowers. At AVilhelmy Bros.' new store the Christmas sales far exceeded their ex- pectations. C. M. Wagner had the decorations at the ITnion and Tavern clubs. There were 94 tables to decorate at the former. PHII.ADSIJ-HIA, JaD. 3. i'er 100 RoK«, BesntT. extra 33 00^50 00 first 2000e30 00 Brideiuid Mudi 4 00615 00 " KiUimey 4 00815 00 White KillameT 4 CO© 1 5 TO Callas 12 0rei5 00 l^ttleyM £000675 00 GardeDias per doz., 3 00S4 00 Lilinm Harriiij 10 00612 00 Lily of the Valley 3 OnO 5 00 Marguerites 7556 1 SO Snapdragona 5 00615 00 Stevia per bunch. 29 Sweet Peas 75S 1 25 Violets, single 75r? 1 50 double 75a 1 50 Adiantum 1 008 1 SO Asparagus per bunch, SO Smilax 15 00320 00 BtTFFALO. Jan. 3. Per doz. Roses. BeantT. special 7 OU fancy 5 00 eitra 3 00 No.l 200 No. 2 50© 1 00 „ ^., P" '00 Bon Silene 3 OPS 4 00 Perle 4 003 S 00 Maid and Bnde 4 0OSl2 00 Pink KiUamey 6 00315 00 White Killarney 6 00315 00 Richmond 600315 00 My Maryland 6 00315 lO Uarcations 2 OOe 5 CO Callas...... 8 00310 00 Lilinm LongiSorum 10 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 006 5 00 Mignonette 3 OO Narcissus Paper White 2 00« 3 00 Romans 3 00 Violets 1003 125 Adiantum Croweanum 75© 1 so Asparagus, per bunch, 358 SO AsparagusSprengeri.. 358 SO PiTTSsnEQ. Jan.3. Par 100 Roses. Beauty, special 15 00620 00 extra 10 00612 00 No.l s 00 " Bride Bridesmaid 2 006 6 00 ■■ Cbatenay 2 006 6 00 " Killarney 2 006 6 00 •' My Maryland 2 006 6 00 '• Richmond 2 OOe 6 00 Carnations 2 0C3 3 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Liliom LongiSomm 10 OO Lily nl the Valley 4 00 Oncidiums 3 003 4 00 Sweet Peas 'W6 1 00 Violets single 35 3 51 double 75 Adiantum 1 go Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch. 35 sprays ..,,per bunch. 35 Cincinnati. Jan, 3. Roses. Beauty per doz., 1 50S SOD Per 100 Bride. Bridesmaid 3 906 S uu Killarney 300f 1000 My Maryland 3 00^10 00 Perle 3 003 6 CO Richmond 4 Onei2 00 Carnations. 4 003 6 08 Lilinm Giganteum 10 00615 00 Lily of the Valley 3 nn» 4 X Narcissus 2 003 3 00 Stevia per buocb. 25a 15 Vialets. double 1 C03 2 00 single 2 00 Adiantum 1 006 1 50 Asparagus Plumosus.....per bunch, 25 Asparagus Snreoeeri per bunch, 25 ^J.^ YORK Roses, Canutlons and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in Stock. WM. F. KASTIN6 CO.c Wholesale , Commission Florists, ^xm-.A.zjc3 XT. -r. norists' Sappllea and Wire Deiitfms. Uention tm American Florist when writing THE MUNK FLORAL CO. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS and Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Columbus, Ohio Hoffmeister Floral Co. Lickrun, Cincinnati, Ohio WTiolesale Growers of EASTEIR LILIES, Deco^taemt Write for pnccs Telephone West 562. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Company WHOLESALE GROWERS 121 Seventh Sfrett, PITTSBUfieH, Pi Seattle Cut Flower Exchange 909 Post St., SEATTLE, WASH. Everything in Cut Flowers, Greens, Plants, etc. Write, wire or Phone. t. P. WALZ. Mgr. Hart Bros.' first Christmas since succeeding their father, H. A, Hart, was very gratifying. Knoble Bros, say the holiday trade made a large gain over the prertous year. I I igi2. The American Florist. 1333 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Cut Strings, 8 feet long, 5Ck: each. Pink Killarney, Rose Plants Own Root Stock. Send for Prices. W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass. WELCH BROTHERS, 226 DCTOBklllre St„ BOSTON, MASS. Acacia Pubescens, American Beauty, Valley, Carnations, Killarney, Richmond, Maryland and other seasonable stock. A Good Place to Buy ^""^ ^i^^^'"^- Palms, Ferns Bulbs and florists' Supplies. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Write next time you need anything Milwaukee, Wis. ^iL.iLji..i> .it.iL~j^a -THE \ J. M. McCullougli's Sons Co., \ Wkolisale GoiRissioi Florists. CONSIGNMINTS SOUOTID Sptcial ittentioo eitcd to Shippioe Orlin. Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES \ SEEDS and BULBS. \ Frict List OD Applicadon. f 1316 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, OHIO. [ < Phoct Maiil 5S4. \ i'-»>-E TOO LABGE. After the holiday rush of Christmas there was the usual dull season, the transient business in the stores falling to a low ebb. There were, however, quite a few important balls, one at the Bellevue-Stratford hotel for which J. J. Habermehl's Sons had the decora- tions, being very elaborate. The color scheme was pink, hundreds of begonias being used to advantage, 500 strings of extra long smilax as well as quantities of the southern smilax was also used. All the electric light globes in and about the ball room were covered with silk feather shades which softened the light and produced a fine effect. The same firm had some other large decora- tions, winding up the week's work with a large plant display at the dedication of the 'n'anamaker store on Saturday. The business for Xew Year's day was crowded into the day itself, there being no noticeable advance orders, as for the Christmas trade. Everything avail- able was, however, used up. the supply, which was not very large, being scarce- ly equal to the demand. The quality of the stock was fair, except violets, which were poor, they having been picked so closely for Christmas that in order to get a stock the bunches showed for the most part only half -opened buds. Carnations were very good and prices held well, in fact these flowers have held their own in this respect better than any other flower throughout the holiday season. Eight to 10 cents was the price for all the specials with the reds selling for 12 and 15. Some very fine Killarneys. both white and pink, have been seen. Richmond, much in demand, were scarce, those fortunate enough to have it selling out clean at high prices. Daffodils are in; not much to brag about, but they sell fairly well on account of their novelty. NOTES. Ed Reid says his demand keeps, if anything, ahead of the supply and there has been no accumulation since chrys- anthemum time. He thinks the out- look very good. GUST. RUSCH & CO. 1^1^ Wholesale Florists ^[^8L^ FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. ^^^Sm "^A Phone Main 3209. P. 0. Box 206. 0PP^ waul^eeSt., MllW3l]K66|W Si the American Florist when icrit. The American Florist. 1335 niLADELrBIA NIW YORK WASHDiGTON S. S. Pennock-Mechan Co. TVHOLESAL£ FLORISTS 109 West 28th Street, NEW YORK '"••"^ Everythine in Cut Floweri. PSRCY B. RIGHT. Treasurer. EverTthine io Supplies „-=»-:l, D. Y.MelUs.Pres. Geo. W. Crawbuck, Mgr. Roberto. WUson.Treas. Greater New York Florists' Ass'n. Wholesale Commission Florists and Dealers in Florists' Supplies. Teliphones feli [ Main. 1 62 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. 6028 T Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST 55 and 57 West 26th St., IMFVI^ YODK Telephones: 7062-7063 Madison. I^»- »W 1 Vri^I% Traendly £ Schenck, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, NEW YORK 131 a 133 WEST 28tb ST Pbones: 798 and 799. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels rOR CUT FLOWERSi in two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc.. in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red Price per 500. $2.85: per 1000. $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid. $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLOPIST CO.. 440 S.Dearborn St., Chicago Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, he. WHOLESALI FLORISTS 34 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Consignments Solidtecf PHONES J im Madison Sq. 'j. K. ALLEN' Established 1887 WHOLESALE DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS 106 W. 28tli St., NEW YORK. Phones, 167 and 4468 Madison Sq. Open 6 a. m. Daily Growers desiring top market price for their flowers should give me a trial. J K. MOLTZ MAURICE 1.. GLJ^BB A. MOLTZ & COMPANY, WHOLESALE FLORISTS 85-57 West 26th St., NEW YORK Tilephone Madison Square 617 and 618. N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange CooeaoBldy.. 6th Ave. &W. 26th St. .New York OpeD for Cut Flower Sates at 6 o'clock Every Morniog. Desirable wall space to reot for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. A.L.YUIJNG&CO. Wholesale Fiorisfs Consignments Solicited Tdepbone. 3559 Madison Sanare. 84 West 28th St. NEW YORK N. Lecakes & Co., Inc. Wholesale Florists Uur Specialties— Ferns, Galax Leaves. Leucothoe Sprays. Prin- cess Pines and Laurel Roping. Pbones 1415-1416 Madison Sq S3W. 28th St., bet. Broadway NFlVYnRK and Sixth .Avenue. ''^" 10"^. Paul Mleconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW ZORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square VlioMeFio¥crMM'KeU New York. Jan. 3. Per 100 Rosea, Beauty, special 25 00075 DC extra and fancy... lU 00825 00 No.landNo. 2.... 4 00@ 8 00 Bride. Bridesmaid, special. f> OOt) 10 00 extra and fancy ■! OOS 6 00 No.landNo.2 3 000 4 00 KiUarney, My Maryland .. 8 008 15 00 extra and fancy u OOr* 8 00 No. 1 and No. 2. 3 OOai 5 00 Richmond 15 00(820 00 Carnations .^ U0@ 8 00 Cattleyas 4U t0"60 00 D. Formosum 25 OOffiiS 00 Gardenias 10 00940 00 Lilies. Loneiflornm and Harrisii . 8 00910 00 Lily of the Valley 2 COS 4 00 Oncidiums 2 500 5 00 Sweet Peas., per doz. bunches. 1 00®1 50 Violets 408)100 Adiantum Croweanum 75® 1 00 M. C. FORD Snccessor to rORD BROS. "swi^rl^'' FRESH FLOWERS. 121 West 28th St., NEW YOKR Telephone 3870-3871 Madison Sonare Uention the American Florist when writing Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephones: 3632 and3633 Madison Sa. 131 i. 133 West 28{li St., NEW YORK WIUIAM H. KUEBLER Wholesale Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 28 WlUonghby Street. Tel. 4591 M ain . BROOKLYN, N. Y . Charles H. Totty MADISON, NEW JERSET Wholegale Florist Ouysanthemnin Noraltlefl mj tpedalty. IVIoore, Hentz & Nash, WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 65 and 57 West 26th Street, Telephone No. 756 Madison Square. NEW YORK. Uention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Sqnsri mention the American Florist when writing 1888 1911 GINTHER BROS. Wholesale Florists 110 West 28th street, ikJEu/ v^ni^ Tel. 551 Madison Square Wt-W TUKIV CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERGREENS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQUARE 1519 5893 119 West 28th Street NEW YORK WM. A. KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28tn St NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt and sstlsfactory. Consiinments ■olicltsi 1336 The American Florist. Jan. 6, Cleveland Notes. Vi. Bramley & Son and Kirchner's had a large amount of funeral work in addition to the lioliday trade. Both of these firms grow most of their own stocli. G. W. Mercer did a larg-e business in wreaths and plants. Mr. Mercer has not been well lately and his wife and daughter have greatly assisted him. The James Eadie Co. tised a large number of orchids and other expensive flowers during the holiday trade. A. M. Albrecht's holiday trade was very large and he states that business has increased all the year. Mrs. Hagenburg was one of the busi- est women on the east side during the holidays. Ohio Floral Co. report an excellent trade in plants during the holidays. C. F. B. Santa Cruz, Calif. — The business during the Christmas holidays was greater than last year, states W. E. King, and the quality and prices of all stock was the same. There was an in- creased demand for carnations and in pot plants ferns sold well, taking the lead. Iowa City, Iowa. — The holiday trade was about 33 per cent better than that of 1910 is the report of A. G. Prince. There was very little difference in the quality of the stock or the supply, but the prices were a little higher. The demand for plants was about the same as last year. Pomona, Calif. — O. Roessner reports that the holiday business was about 15 per cent better than last year. The quality of the stock and the prices were the same as last year, but there were not enough to meet the demand. Bul- bous flowers were poor with l>ut little call. The best sellers in plants were ferns. The others were about the same. Little Rock, Ark. — The demand for blooming plants and for made up com- binations in baskets was very large, writes Tipton & Hurst. The increase in the holiday trade this year was at least 25 per cent. There was a good supply of flowers and the quality was fully as good as last year. The quanti- ty of liulbous flowers was fair, but the demand was poor. NoRWALK, Conn. — There was a good demand for all first class stock and a marked increase for red roses and red carnations, writes R. G. Hanford. The quality of the stock was fully as good as last year with prices about the same and the total business was somewhat better. Plants sold well; all of good quality found good demand, but we have no sale for bulbous flowers. Atchison, Kan.s. — The holiday trade this year will show a loss of about 20 per cent from that of last year, says Grove's Greenhouses. The flowers were of good quality and the prices same as last year, and there were plenty of roses and carnations, but no violets. The only increased demand was for blooming plants, poinsettias. Christ- mas peppers and primroses had a larger call. Reno. Nev. — We procure most of our stock from San Francisco and the prices at wholesale were a little higher than last year, reports the Eddy Floral Co. The supply was good, but the roses were soft. The demand for plants was about the same as last year, but cut poinsettias are growing very popu- lar and we had some very fine ones that came to us from ."5an Diego, Calif. We only handled a few bulbous flowers. Oakland, Calif. — "We had an ample suiiply of flowers of excellent quality, reports Clarke Bros., and we were able to obtain better prices, as the business was about 15 per cent more than the previous year. There %A-ere plenty of bulbous flowers with fair demand. J. H. VON CANON & CO. Evergreens Fresh From The Woods Galax Green, 50c per lOOO: $4,00 per case of 10.000. Galax, Brorze. 50c per lOCII; t4.50 per case of 10.> 00 Ferns. Fancy. 80c per lOCO; »3,50 per case of 5000. Green Leucothoe, reeulai leoeths, $1.75 per 1000, Green Leucothoe. 10 to 16 inch, $1.00 pel 1000. Bronze Leucoihoe, in ti 16 inch. $1.75 1030: regular lenghts i;2.75 luuo Lash ifith order. Wire Us Elk Park, N. C. Bi^NNERS ElK N. C. $1.75 per 1000. FANCY TERNS, New CropGa'ax, Bronze or Green $i 25 per 1000 Sphagnum Moss, large bales ' $150 Leucothoe Sprhys, Green $l,no peVibO: $7 56'per 1000 Boxwood, ,.., per pound 20c; 50 pound case, $7,50 Magnolia Leaves, Imported Green and Bronze, Basket, $2.25; 6 baskets. $2 each Florists in the Middle and Western States can save money by placing their orders with us. A trial order solicittd, miCHIGAN CLT FLOViER EXCHANGE, Inc., Wholesale Commission Florists and Florists' Supplies. 38-40 Broadway, All phone connections. DETROIT, MICH There was an increased demand for made up devices of all kinds, Christ- mas day coming on Monday made a difference in the busy days, but the business totalled up favorably. Halifax, N. S. — The supply was not quite equal to the demand and prices were a little higher and the increase in trade about one-third, writes P. W. Kil- liam. We found a great many cus- tom.ers much preferred blooming plants to paying the higher prices for cut flowers, and there was an increased demand for begonias and azaleas. The quality of the cut flowers was better than last year, and in white bulbous stock the supply was sufiicient to meet the demand. Aberdeen, S. D. — The quality of the flowers this year during the holidays was better than that of last year, saya Richard Strohmeier. but the prices were lower and the business will show a falling off of about 1.5 per cent. There was a good supply of cut flowers and the demand for bulbous flowers was not large. There was a great increase in the call for poinsettias and a much greater demand for flowering plants of the cheaper grades. By far the greater number of sales this year were for charged accounts. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Holly wreaths still continue in popular favor. Every- one seems to consider it necessary to hang a holly wreath tied with a red ribbon in the front window, is Crabb & Hunter's comment on the holiday trade. The plant and cut flower sales were about 40 per cent more than last year and there was an increased call for flowering plants, red roses, red car- nations and violets. The quality of the cut flowers was about the same, but plants averaged better with the prices about as they were last year. The supply was adequate to meet the call, except in red roses, red carnations and violets. There were very few tulips and other bulbous stock was in plenty. Meridian. Mlss. — The Christmas trade increased about 25 per cent this year, writes Mrs. N. G. McKinney. The retail prices were better, but the qual- ity of the cut flowers was not as good, and carnations were short of the de- mand. There was a marked increase in the call for poinsettias. red roses and carnations, and also quite an ad- vance in the demand for plants. We have no trouble to sell good plants or cut flowers at all times, but it is al- most impossible to procure good stork at the holiday season and we would be glad to find some way to overcome this, for disappointed customers hurt trade. We need more wholesalers in the south, for it is diflicult to get good stock south of Chicago. "We have but one whole- saler in Mississippi and he is often sold out at this time, and the stock we pro- cure from the north is often ruined l)y the time it reaches us, . Qeorge Cotsonas 6t Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Daggeri Ferns, Bronze and * Green Galai, Holly, Lencotboe Sprays, Princess Pine, Etc.. Delivered to all parts of Onited States and Canada 127 W. ZSUSt., bet.6tb&7tbAvea.. Haw Ynrb Telephone 1202 Madison Square. "'"' ''"■ Mention the American Florist when writing ■# ^^^W\35 SM/ZylJr We Are Now Making Shipments of Southern Wild Smilax Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in S'«atbern Evergreens. EVERGREEN, ALA. Uention the American Ftorist when writing We Are No%v Booklns Orders for Southern Wild Smilax Shipment commencing Sept. Ist. Nataral and ]\40QQP'C: Pen>etuated Sheet IVlv^OOtiO E. A. BE A VEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mention tlie American Florist when writina M.W.PRISNILL, Boomer, Tenn. I eucothoe Sprays $1,70 per iroo Dagger .nd Fancy Ferns 70 per lOCO G een Sheet Moss O^perlb. BiuquciG'een OSperlb. Pnnctss Pine iSperlb. Green Laurd Ivy 1,00 per 1000 Bronze and Green Galax, 40perlO0O Cast with order. luention the American Florist when writw/e igi2. The Amer ican Fl o r jst. 1337 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by tlie firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. KFNTIirKY. ' vl\% \3% KtHlTltlKS KENTUCKY. New Location, <'THE SFELBAGK," And 223 S. 4th Avenue. Choicest Cut Flowers. Personal Attention Given to Out-of-Town Orders. Chicago. EstabUshed In 1867. '^mM 739 Buclfingbam Place, L. D, PhoDe Gracelaod 1112. Send us your retail orders, WE HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITT Uention the American Florist when writing Chicago. GANGER & GORMLEY 187 N. State St. HIGH GRADE OF FLOWERS All orders are vary carefully executed ,fc„„„ I Central 5196 Fhonesf 2190 Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" * uaiB Grv>ene Ave. and 339 to 347 Greene Ave. Groeobouses: Short Hills, N.J. Deliveries in SW YORK. LONG ISLAND and NEW JUtSKT. Ittntion the American Florist when writing H«w YOI t aUltll ^KKU tajnable $1 LO per ICO: J9.00 per lOCO. Write us. S. S. SKIDEL5 KY fi CO., 1215 Betz Bu'lding. PHILADELPHIA PA. Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers ♦ ♦ For the Wholesale Seed Trade. CaRPINTERIA, CALIF. Hentioi. the American Florist when writing Lily of the Valley "J. S p. Perfect" Brand. NEW CROP. Three-year pips, the kind indicated by the name; grade and quality guaranteed, at $16 per 1000; packed 2,000 to the case. Prompt shipment. Jackson & Perkins Co. Newark, Wayne Co , New York tSention the American Florist when writing Surplus Sfocits of L. Multiflorums, 7=9 in. Write for Prices YOKOHAMA NURSERY CO. 31 Barclay St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist wnen writing BURNETT BROS. Importers and Growers of Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Horticnltnral Sundries. 'itS^tS^^ir'^''""'- NEW YORK Write lor our 1911 Sprlne CaialoetM. Uention the American Florist when writing 1342 The American Florist. Jan. 6, White Mexican. for corn growing and as far north as all varieties of sweet corn canbesafely grown to t ipeo well. Every one knows the marvellous sweetness of the old Black Mexican. The White Mexican equals the Black Mexican in sweetness but is a pure ivory white. It is the tirst of the extra earlies to be ready for the table. Time from fifty-five to sixty days. It is a bud proposition of the Black Mexican. We are the originators. You had better look to us for true stock of this marvelous extra early corn Just the thing for market gardeners. We are growers for tlie .American Seed trade of Peas, Brans, Sweet Corn and Field Corn. Feas and Beans are grown at our Mich- igan stations, Alpena and Millington. Our corn at Sioux City, la The region around and about Sioux City for the growine of Sweet Corn and Field corn IS unexcelled, fertile soil, topograph- ical conditions just ligh* climate the best for Fall curing, in fact an ideal spot and un- White Mexican surpassed in America SIOUX CITY SEED AND NURSERY CO., Sioux City, la. IF rr IS Vine Seeds for 1912 GET THEM FROM J. FRANK CORRY, Contract Vine Seed Grower Complete Delivery by Oct. 15. 1912. ENID, OKLAHOMA. Uention the American Florist when writing A Letter From Germany. The seedsmen here publish in their catalogues and price lists the guaran- teed purity and germinating or growth percentage, and they are remarkably good. For example, in a spring cata- logue for this year that I have before me, I notice the following : Field peas 98 per cent purity, 95 per cent germi- nation; caraway seed 95 per cent pur- ity, SO per cent germination; white clover 98 per cent purity, 90 per cent germination; alfalfa 98 per cent purity and 90 per cent germination. We have many good seeds, and not a few honest seedsmen in the United States. Yet I wonder how many of our seedsmen would be willing, as things are at present, to actually guarantee anything like the above percentages for the same seeds. — William R. Lazen- by in the Market Growers' Journal. [We wonder what is meant by the word "guaranteel" Is it a guarantee to refund the value of the crop which might have been produced or is it a question of refunding the amount paid? As we understand it, American seeds- men object to any guarantee beyond the amount paid for the seed. Articles like the above which do not diagram what is meant by the word "guaran- tee" and what liability it carries are of little definite value to the trade. Suppose our contemporary prints a few of those salutatory German laws for the benefit of American seedsmen. — ED A. P.] Melrose, Mass.— The Melrose Horti- cultural and Improvement Society l^lrose, Mass., elected the following officers at its annual meeting • B B Dunbar, president; F. H. Brown, vice- president; Mrs. B. B. Dunbar, secre- tary; «eorge D. Orton, treasurer. TOMATO SEED Best Stocks. All Varieties. THE HAVEN SEED CO. Growers for the Wbolesale Trade Only, SANTA ANA, CAI-IFORNIA. Mention the American Florist when writing The Everett B. Clark Seed Co, Crovrors for the Trade Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tnrnip, Radish, Beet, Etc. S.T^I^c'oo'^ii^''^" MILFORD.CONN Mention the American Florist ichen writins Waldo Rohnert GILROT, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower, Speclaltlos: Lettuce, OnJoD. Sweet Peas. Aatsr, Coemcs. Misoonette. Verbena in variatj. Corre«poDdeoce Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers ^npeialtiPf Pepper, U^ Plant, Tomato, OpeiiKIUlii, vine Seed and Field com. Correspondeoce Solicited. George R. Pedrick £c Son, rEDRICKTOWN. N. J. J. C Robinson Seed Co. Waterloo, Neb. Contract growers of Cucumber, Qanta- lonpe, Watermelon, Squash and Pampkla Seed; Sng^ar Flint and Field Seed Oorna. dm abfolutc 9Zof^tticnbigfctt ! ^iermit $1.00 fiir mein SIbonnement C§ tft bte 5)if[tif|t eineS Qeben prompt fiii ben „SImcrican glorift" gu be^atilen, toetl biefcr cine abfolute S?ot^h)enbigIeit fiir jebcn SBIumenaiidjter ift. Garl SRoegner, Sllobanta. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus NEW CROP. Greenhouse Grown. Per mo 50c; p.-r lOOO, $4.00. A. HENDERSON & CO. Telephone Randolpb 2571. 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO GET QUOTATIONS FROM LSNDRETH SEEDS which SUCCEED Farm BriStol, Pd. Mention the American Florist when loriHn Cynosurus Cristatus (Crested Dogstail) Purity and GermioatioD Guaranteed. WM. POWER & CO. Seed Exporters, Waterford, Ireland Cables: "Seedmerchants." Code .^ B C. 5th editioD Uention t He American Florist when writing Contract Seed Grower SPECIALTIES: Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, Vine Seed and Field Corn. EDGAfi F. HURFF, Mullica Hill, New Jersey Correspondence Solicited. Mention tne American Florist when writing THE G. HERBERT COY SEED CO. VALLEY, Douglas County, Neb. Contract Growers of High Grade Seeds Cucomber. Muskmeloti, Squash and Pampkin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn. Uention the American Florist when writing igi^ The Amer ica n Fl o ri s t. 1343 wateriiiBion seed 1912 contracts for the Trade. Grown under rigid inspection isolated and carefully selected. HUGH M. TAYLOR, Lloyd, Florida. Mention the'-^ie can Florist when writing S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Bean, Cocamber, Tomato, Pea, Mnskmelon. Squasb, Watermelon, Radisb, Sweet Com. Correspondeace solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing Trade Grower. FOR SEEDS OP ALL KIND APPLY TO W. W. Johnson S Son, Limited Boston. Cnsland. ROUTZABN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists Wholesale Growers of fnll list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS CHOICE fierman Flower Seeds Cataloeue free on application. FREDERICK ROEMER, Seed Grower, QUEDLINBURG, GERMANY John BodierS Sons Co. Los Angeles, California Wholesale growers of Sweet Peas, Tomatoes, Lima Beans, Lettuce, Asters, Cosmos and other Flower Seeds. TBE KIMBERUN SEED CO. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA. Growers of Onion, Lettuce, Radish, etc. Correspondence solicited. ir> -^ _• __ a ^ In 10 best varieties V»Cinna» from $16.00 per loco up. Also 10,000 King Humberts. Write for prices and varieties. Will exchange for R. C. Carnations stand- ard varieties. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Sow Vaughan's Seeds* PRIMULA OBCONICA GIGANTEA. PRIMULA. The strain $ .50 .50 .50 .50 .50 .50 .50 .50 Oar P. Obconica seed is from the finest collectionin Gertnary is unsurpassed in color and size of flower. There is none better. Obconica Grandiflora, mixed, 1-64 oz., $1.00; 1000 seeds Bright Rose l-64oz., 1.00; 1000 seeds, Kermesina 1-G-loz., l.OO: 1000 seeds. White l-(i4oz , 1.00; ICOO seeds, Fire Queen, new 500 seeds, Coerulea, new 600 seeds, Crispa, pkt. 35c Gigantea Rosea, new 600 seeds, " Kermesina, new crimson 600 seeds, MALACOIDES— An Improved Forbesi (Baby) Primrose— The flowers are of a delicate shade of lavender, produced in whorls on tall graceful spikes in great profusion. The plants will flower in four months from sowing, and will continue in flower from four to six mouths Trade Pkt.,, 50c. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Northern Greenhouse Grown, new seed now ready, 1000 seeds, $4.00; .5000 to 10,000 seeds at $3.75 per 1000. If you have not received a copy of our preliminary flower seed lists for florists, please write for one. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 25 Barclay Street, NEW YORK. 31-33 West Randoloh St., 803 West Randolph St,> CHICAGO mention the American Florist u7ic7i. writing 1912 ISSUE Ready for distribution. WRITE! L Dshnfeldt.SIa Largest Seed Grower in Scandinavia. Mention the American Florist when writing 1344 The American Florist, fan. 6, SMILAX Fine bushy plants, 2}4-inch, $1.50 per 100; $12.60 per 1000. AspraagUS Sprengeri, fine Wz-in., $1.60 per 100; 4-m. $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, fine plants, 2V2- inch, $2.00 per lUO. Pansies, our well known strain, none better; Forget-me-not, Daisies, (Bel- Us), Wallflowers, Sweet Williams, Gaillardias. all these are fine plants, at $2.50 per 1000; $10.00 for 5000. HollytlOCkS, double, in separate colors, 75c per 100, $6.00 per 1000. Lettuce, Grand Rapids, $1.00 per 1000; $8.50 for 10,000. J. C. SCHMIDT, otter and Maple Sts., BRISTOL. PA Express prepaid OD rooted cuttioes. The finest ever. Satisfaction guar- anteed to all parts of the United States. Verbenai, t h e very beht named varieties. 70c a 100: $6.0n a 1000. Fachias, best named varieties, $1.(10 per 100: $9 00 per 1000. Feverfew. Little Gem. $1 25 per 100: $10.00 per 1000. Coleos, all the finest select named varieties. 70c per 100: $6.00 per 1000. Alternantheras, red and yellow, very strong. 60c per 100: $5.uO per 1010 Ageratnm, Little Blue Star. Stella Gurney and Imperial White. 6''c per 100: J5.00 per 1000. Salvia, Bonfire and St. Louis the leading varieties. $1.00 jer 100; $7 00 per 1000; Sweet Alyssum, 80c per inO: $6.00 per 1030. our Tiry best Double Giant Daisy, White Califor- nia. $1 00 per 100; $8.00 per ICOO. C. HUMFELD, KANSAS. CLAY CENTER, Terre Haute, Ind. The Christmas business this year was far ahead of any other. The de- mand for everything was much larger than the supply on hand, especially of carnations and holly. The holly this year was black and of no use what- ever. Nearly a carload for one of the commission firms was worthless. Sev- eral of the commission men who have formerly handled large quantities did not have any. and quite a number of dealers sent to Indianapolis for their supply. The sale of holly wreaths was the largest every known, the demand being far beyond the supply. The weather was simply delightful, just like spring, which made deliveries very nice. There was quite a marked ad- vance in the deliveries of several of the firms, and but very little comjilaint of them not being on time. NOTES. John G. Heinl & Son report the best trade they ever had. The sale of cut flower was simply immense, with a shortage of carnations. This firm sold 500 lilies. Cowan Bros, were entirely sold out and deliveries all made at noon Christmas day. Trade much better than last year. The Terre Haute Rose & Carna- tion Co. could not fill all their whole- sale orders, they were so manv and large. Fred Wunker & Sons had a fine bench of Chrysanthemum Merry Christmas which came in just right. N. B. & C. E. Stover had (luite an Forcing Baby Roses ,„I5^, win make showy and profitable stuff for Easter. Read what effective displays were made of these sorts at the Boston March Show Dormant, Field Grown, Budded. Crimson Baby. 2-yr doz , $2.00; 100. $14. CO 3-yr •' 2.60; " 10 00 Jessie. The "best of all" forcer. Color, a bright cherry-red. 2yr., each, .SSc; doz., $?,.50; 100, $25.00 3-yr., each, 46c; doz., 4.50; " 30.00 Azalea Mollis. Each, 50c; doz., $5.00: lOO, $35.00 Deutzia Gracilis. Pot-grown, well budded. Each, -JOc; doz., $L'.0O; 100, $15.00. Hydrangea Otaksa. Superior imported stock; pot -grown. Size pots. Flowering steins. Doz. P''r 100 6-7-inch, 3 to 4, $5.00 $40.00 7-inch, 5 to 6, 8.00 66.00 Mention theAmerican Orleans. Bright red, tinted pink, white center. 2-yr., each, 36c: doz,, $3.50; 100, $25.00 Phyllis. One of the best pink polvanthas. 2-yr., each, 2.5c; doz., $2,60; 100, $18.00 3-yr., each, 3Jc; doz., 3. 00; 100, 20.00 Climbing Roses. All 2-yr, dormant stock, field-grown and budded, unless noted. Each Doz. 100 American Pillar, single pink $ 30 i3 00 120 00 Crimson Rambler, 2-.year 20 200 15 00 3-yi'ar. e.\lr:i choice stock.. 25 2 50 18 00 Dorothy Perkins, 2-vear 20 2 00 15 oO 3-year 25 2 50 18 00 Hiawatha, single crimson 30 3 00 20 00 Lady Gay bHautitul cherry pink 30 3 00 20 00 Philadelphia Rambler 20 2 00 15 00 Tausendschon, hnght pink.... 30 3 00 20 00 White Dorothy Perkins, 30 3 00 20 00 Rhododendrons. Bushy plants, with buds, best named. Each Dozen 8 to 12 buds each $1.00 $ 9.00 12 to 18 " 1.25 12 00 18 to 24 " 2.00 20.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Florist when writing Our Catalogue for 1912 Has Been Mailed. If not received with this issue of the .\merican Florist you have been overlooked or your name is not on our mailing list. — Ask For One. It is the most Complete and Comprehensive Chrysanthemum Catalogue published. Our Aim ls-''Tiie Plain Truth'' We do not misrepresent to increase sales or secure new patrons. Many are customers today who were customers 20 years ago. There is a reason for such continued confidence. What thej enjoy you may. Our service is alike to all. Atrial order will convince Our Catalogue is our Salesman. If interested, ask for ore. It's mailed free. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich, Orchids We are now taking orders for early delivery of fresh stock in the spring. Placed early insures best results. 1912! :i912! 19121 VERBENAS! OUR SELECTION: Per IPO 1000 Rooted Cuttings $0 75 6 00 Strong plants. 2!4 in. pots 2.50 20.00 PURCH.ASER'S SELECTION: Rooted Cuttings $0 50 $8.00 Send for Catalogue. G. L. FREEMAV, Welifleet, Mass. Strong plants. 2!4 in. pots 3.00 25.00 NEW V.ARIETIES: Lady Allen. Columbia Mrs. Taft. Per 100 1000 Rooted Cuttings Sl.f'O $9 00 Mention the American Florist when writinc Strong plants 214-in. pots 4.00 J. LDILLON, Bloomsburg,Pa. increase in the sale of plants* espe- Henry Graham sold out completely and reports his Christmas trade very satisfactory. Harry J. W. Richmond reports the best business he ever had. B. S. Slention theAmerican Florist when icruii». F.VLL River. Mass. — The Watuppa water board has decided not to build the greenhouse at the pumping station for which bids were advertised. igi2. The American Florist. 1345 THE Carnation of Real Merit The Best Money Maker QUALITY MERIT oTS.lNBO|v ^^^ WINNER OF THE BRONZE MEDAL ^ ^ National Flower Show, Boston, March, 1911. A Glorified Prosperity with all the Good Features of the Lawson Strain with its name proclaiming its beautiful color combination, R.\INBOW is one o( the best, most profitable and remarkable carnations offered to the growers today. There are many reasons why you should grow RAINBOW — It Is the best It has large flowers of perfect form It is easily propagated It Is a cool grower, doing be&t wUh 50° It has a remarkably long, heavy stiff stem It blooms freely, early, continuously It has a strong, non-splitting calyx It is a good keeper and best of all, it is a money maker and sells on sight. These are sfronq statements but are facts which you can prove for yourself. We realize 4C'i to ()0% more profit on Rainbow than on any of the many standard varieties we have ever grown. It was sold last season exclusively to the largest retail dealer in New York City; who took our entire output. The delicate shading from deep to light pink makes it both a superior display bloom and a general purpose flower, commanding the highest price everywhere. Our claims to superiority in Rainbow are snppojted by 16 years of paiutaking experience in producing and growing carnation seedlings of extreme merit. Pedigree:— Morning Glory crossed with Lawson, producing white seedling overlaid with pink. This resulting seedling crossed with Liwson. producing Rainbow — "profitable and prolific." Oar propaijatiug facilities are strictly up-to-date. We can deliver a half million rooted cuttings and guarantee them to be perfect and satisfactory in every way. Orders booked novr for early delivery, $12.00 PER 100; $100.00 PER 1000 250 AT 1000 RATE. LIBERAL DISCOUNT ON LARGE ORDERS Cash wltb order or good reference. WANOKA GREENHOUSES, Barneveld, New York. CARNATION PLANTS Direct from the Grower. Per 1000 Lawson Enchantress 4c each 35 00 Sangamo 4c each 35 00 Alvina 4c each 35 00 MayDay 4c each 35 00 Winsor 4c each 35 00 Victoria 4c each 35 00 Boston Market 4c each 35 00 We never shipped a nicer lot of plants than we are now orterinfir. Larire. bushy plants with many shoots. At the above price it would pay yon to buy this stock to plant in your houset after the early 'mums are gone. Every plant guaranteed or you can return them. Cash with order. HOWARD P. KLEINHANS, 66 Centre square, E ASTON, PA. Uention the American Florist when viritinti Send Advertisements Early For Best Results. Don't Delay Ordering CARNATION B[NORA l!^0"\?^ for seasonable delivery. Write for descriptive circular. Cultural directions with each shipment. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass. •mention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS ROOTKD CUTTINGS. Per 100 1000 Washington $0.00 $60.00 White Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Enchantress 3.00 25 00 Mrs. C. -V.Ward 3.00 25.00 lowrate. Des Plaincs Floral Co , Oes Plaines, III tiention the American Florist whea wrttaw CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO. La Fayette, Indiana. 1346 The American Florist, Jan. 6, > Market Gardeners II =<^ Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H.F.Hall. Boston. Mass.. President: C West. Irondequoit. N. Y.. Vice-President; S. W. Severance. 508 Walker BuildinB. Louisville. Ky.. Secretary: M. L. Rnetenik Cleveland, O.. Treasurer. Lancaster, O. — M. M. Miesse has rebuilt the houses destroyed by fire last year and added two new houses, 29%x235 feet. A new boiler room, 30x36 feet, has been erected, construct- ed of concrete blocks, with iron beams, and a plant house over it. They were delayed by the heavy rains and the early cold weather set in before the boilers were connected, so the gas supply was turned into the irrigation system, the hundreds of small nozzles being lit, which carried the crops through in good shape. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, December 2S. — Mushrooms. 10 cents to 20 cents per pound; aspara- gus, .$2.50 to .$3 per dozen bunches: cucumbers, $1.35 to $1.60 per dozen; tomatoes, 10 cents to 25 cents per pound; i-adishes, 25 cents to G5 cents per dozen bunches; lettuce, 20 cents to 25 cents per pound; rhubarb, .50 cents per bunch. New York. December 30. — Mush- rooms, 40 cents to $1.25 per 4-pound basket; cucumbers. $1 to $1.25 per dozen; tomatoes, 15 cents to 30 cents per pound; radishes, $2 to $3 per 100 bunches; lettuce, 50 cents to $1 per strap; mint, 40 cents to 60 cents per dozen bunches; rhubarb, $1 per large bunch. Greenhouse Spinach. For the first time this fall we have had no glut of leaf lettuce in our market. Most growers have operated carefully to avoid the disastrous over- production seen in other seasons. Some have abandoned vegetables entirely in favor of cut flowers, while others have cut down on leaf lettuce and grown something else. One of our growers has just entered a fine crop of spinach on the local market, the first green- house spinach we have seen. It is selling readily at the same price as lettuce, or about 12 cents per pound, at which price it should be profitable. "We have never handled this crop in- doors, having had plenty of it outside at all times, but this fall we, like other growers, were completely frozen out so early in the season that our crops were actually snatched from us. We protect spinach by using sash, canvas and corn-fodder; but the season was so warm and wet that this work had not yet commenced when the cold wave of November 12 struck us. To our mind this was the most severe cold wave we ever experienced — it was not so much the temperature as it was the terrific gale that did the damage. Hence to protect spinach it is more necessary to intercept the winds than to modify temperature. Under existing conditions our grower has the market to himself and should come out successfully. We believe some greenhouse spinach would sell any winter as there are always some people willing to jjay an extra price. The variety used in this trial is the Norfolk Savoy, which is the earli- est and the heaviest cropper. South- ern spinach is never popular on our markets and it lacks tenderness in cooking. Marketman. The Aroostook Potato Region. This is the greatest local potato growing section of the United States. In one season 32,000 carloads have been shipped from this single county. The yields secured are the highest in the United States. The region is abundantly prosperous and is not ex- celled in its methods or in its equip- ment of tools and buildings by any farming section of the country. The past two seasons have not been good ones in the district because of potato rot and low prices. The one draw- back to profits is the heavy fertilizer bill amounting to from $25 to .flO an acre. So far as we know the potato growing regions of Colorado rank next to Aroostook in quantity of output from any limited section; and these two districts lead all others for high development of potato growing meth- ods and the large degree of prosperity secured thereby. Thei-e is no machinery standing out doors on farms in Aroostook county, Maine. Potato houses are built so that the basement stands on a slight rise or knoll and is surmounted by a neat- ly framed and painted wooden build- ing which has an inclined driveway leading to it and is used as a machine shed. During potato harvest the ma- chinery is removed and the potato wagons drive in on the upper floors through which the potatoes are poured MUSHROOMS HO^V TO GROW THEM BY WM. FALCONER. The Best American Book on the Subject. 170 Pages. 29 Illustrations. Price 91.00. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. into the tall bins beneath. The base- ments have cement floors and are equipped with a good stove and chim- ney. Colorado potato houses have the merit of being cheap, but they are not permanent, always leak in very heavy I'ains, and certainly are not handsome. We would do well to adopt as fast as we can the Aroostook potato house and get our machinery under cover. — C. L. Fitch in Colo. Exp. Stn. News Notes. Watcli tor our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Lambert'! Purs Culture Mushroom Spawn SabstJtntioo of cheaper sradesls tbas easily exposed. Fresb sampU i^C^^ brick, with illnstrated book, mailed "^■^.^^^ postpaid by mannfactnrers upi-n re- ceipt of 40ceDts in postasre. Address Trade Mark. American SpawnCo..St.PaDl.Mixui. Success In Market Gardening RKVISBD AND ENLARGED EDITION. A new and larger edition of this well known work on market garden- ing. It contains everything a market gardener wants to know, and in a form easily understood. It Is au invaluable guide to any one in the business from the beginner to the most experienced. PRICE $1.10 AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Special to the Trade We make a specialty of growing all kinds of Vegetable Plants for the Seed and Plant Trade, including the best vari- ties of Forcing Tomatoes, Asparagus, Cauliflower, Egg Plants, Peppers, Pars- ley, L/ettuce, Cabbage, etc. Special prices made on large orders for Spring delivery. Let us know your wants. We have a fine lot of Tomato Plants, trans- planted and potted: Comrt Lorillard. Bonny Best. Snttons' Al. Suttons' Abundance and Winter Beauty; also Extra Early Erfurt and Snowball Cauliflower. k-ash required wuh orders from unknown cor- respondents. Fox-Hall Farm, N«o. ^2 •>Noffolk,Va. CABBAGE PLANTS LETTUCE Five Best Varieties, $1.00 per 1000 in 5,000 lots. All Leading Varieties, $1.00 per 1000 in 6,000 lots. TOMATO PLANTS Our plants are grown from tbe best seeds obtainabi Five Best Varieties, in L'H-inch pots, $20.00 per 1000. BLICK FLORAL CO., Norfolk, Va. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedilnburg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER aod FARM SEEDS. (EsUblished 1787.) Sni>r*l?l8tfP^* Beans, Beets, Cabbages. Carrots, Kohl Rabl. Leek, Lettaceg, Onlooa, PesB« tJpiCWiUBUC.3. Radishes, Spinach, Turnips, Swedes. Asters, Balsams, Begonlaj, Oarna- ttoDB. ClnerarlaSt Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansles, Petuulaa. Phloxes, Frtmulatf Scabious. Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful In the world, $6.00 per oz., or $1.60 per ^ oz., 75c per 1-19 oz., postafe paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, aad are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and beat quality. I ALSO GROW LARGELY SEEDS ON CONTRACT. igi2. The American Florist. 1347 g Boddington's Quality Flower Seeds for Florists g H rt n M H H n n M H M n n M M M n n rk M M M n n n H M M n n M H M n n n H M n n n Selected Seeds, Successfully Sown, Secure, Sure, Safe and Servicable Satisfaction. Hemember you may deduct 5 per cent, if cash accompanies order. n n n M AGERATUM Trade pkt. Oz. Mexicanum album $0.10 $0.20 Blue Perfection 15 .50 Imperial Dwarf Blue 10 .25 Imperial Dwarf White 10 .25 Little Dorrit 16 .50 Swanley Blue 10 .25 Little Blue Star, trade pkt. 50c, 3 pkts. for $1.2.'i. BODDINGTON'S MAUVE BEAUTY. Large Mauve flowers; dwarf, compact, very free-flowering. A unique variety. Trade pkt. 10c. . oz. 50c. AXYSSUM White Gem. A grand improvement on Little Gem, be- ing much more compact: grand for bed- ding. Trade pkt. 25c., oz. $1.00. Trade pkt. Oz. ^ lb. Little Gem, dwarf, best for pots $0.10 $0.30 $1.00 Carpet of Snow, for bang- ing baskets and borders.. .10 .40 1.25 Sweet (the old variety) 10 .15 .50 ASTERS BODDINGTON'S Asters Are Famous. Write for catalogue of other varieties and prices. Trade pkt. Vt oz. Oz. Aster Early Wonder, white.. $0.25 $0.75 $2.00 Aster Early Wonder, pink.. .25 .75 2.00 ftUEEN OF THE MARKET ASTERS. Boddington's Extra Early. Trade pkt. Oz. Pink $0.20 $.85 Light Blue 20 .85 White 20 .85 Dark Blue 20 .85 Crimson 20 .85 Rose 20 .85 Flesh-Color 20 .85 Light Rose 20, .88 Scarlet 20 .85 Red-Lilac 20 .85 Finest Mixed 20 .85 BRANCHING ASTERS Vicks* Branching. Trade pkt. % oz. Oz. Crimson $0.25 $0.35 $1.00 White 25 .35 1.00 Purple 25 .36 1.00 Violet 25 .35 1.00 Rose 25 .35 1.00 Carlson's Branching. Lavender $0.25 $0.35 $1.00 Semple's Branching. Shell-Pink $0.25 tO.35 $1.00 Upright White 25 .35 1.00 Trade pkt. each of the collection of 8 varieties for $1.75. Trade pkt. Vi oz. Oz. Vick's New Early Branching, white $0.25 $0.75 $2.00 Vick's New Early Branching, pink 25 .75 2.00 BODDINGTON'S GIANT ANTIRRHINXJM (Height, 3 feet.) Trade pkt. Oz. Coral-Red, striking color $0.20 $0.75 Carmine, splendid color 20 ."75 Daybreak, light pink 20 .75 Brilliant, scarlet, golden yellow and white 20 .75 Crescia, dark scarlet 20 .75 Queen Victoria, pure white 25 1.00 Luteum, yellow 20 .75 Firefly, scarlet 20 .75 Romeo, deep rose 20 .16 Lilacinum, beantlful lilac 20 .75 Mixed 20 .60 BEGONIA Trade pkt. Boddington's Crimson Bedder $0.50 Erfordii, carmine 25 BEGONIA — Continued 25 Semperflorens Vernon grandiflora, % ft. A fine bed- ding sort, with rich red flowers and glossy bronze-red foliage 25 CINERARIA Cineraria maritima, 1% ft. Trade pkt. 10c. , oz., 25c. Cineraria maritima "Diamond." A vast improvement over the above. Foliage very white, leaves much serrated. Trade pkt. 50c., $2.00 per oz. CENTAUREA Trade pkt. Oz. Candidissima $0.25 $1.50 Gymnocarpa 15 .50 GREVILIiEA ROBUSTA Trade pkt- Oz. (Silk Oak) $0.10 $0.75 COBAEA Trade pkt. Oz. Scandens, H. P. Blue $0.10 $0.30 Alba, White 20 .75 LOBELIA Trade pkt. Oz. Erinus gracilis, trailing light blue $0.16 $0.50 Erinus speciosa, deep bine;, trail- ing 16 .75 Crystal Palace compacta 25 2.50 Emperor William compacta 25 1.00 MIGNONETTE Boddington's Majesty. The finest of all fancy varieties of Mignonette for under glass or "It culture. Seeds saved from select spikes under glass. Trade pkt. 60c., % oz. $1.00, per oz. $7.50. MYOSOTIS Trade pkt. Oz. Eliza Fonrobert, excellent for pots, blue $0.10 $1.00 Falustris Semperflorens, ever- blooming 25 2.00 PETUNIAS Boddington's Quality Double Fringed. Our double Petunias have reached the high- est standard of excellence, and may be confidently relied on to produce a large proportion of double flowers of exquisite beauty and great size. % trade pkt. 60c., trade pkt. $1.00. Boddington's Snowball, Double. The finest double, pure white. % trade pkt. 60c., trade pkt. $1.00. BODDINGTON'S CENTURY PRIZE. Gigantic single flower having the edges deeply ruffled or fluted: fine substance, with deep white throats. ^ trade i kt. 60c., trade pkt. $1.00. Trade pkt. I Boddington's Bar Harbor Beauty, Sin- gle. Color a beautiful rose $0.25 Boddington's Ruffled Giants. A grand selection of single fringed Petunias.. .50 Boddington's Inimitable Dwarf Com- pact Hybrids, Single 25 Emperor, Single, Large blossoms dis- tinct In form, coloring and marking .50 Howard's Star, Rich crimson, with a distinct white star In center 25 Rosy Mom, Soft carmine pink 25 Snowstorm. Pure single white 25 Hybrida, Single Mixed. Oz. 60 15 PYRETHRUM Trade pkt. Oz. Aureum (Golden Feather) $0.10 $0.26 Selaginoides. Foliage fine ser- rated 15 .60 SHAMROCK Trade pkt. Oz. (True Irish.) Small-leaved. % trade 25c $0.40 $1.00 SALVIA Trade pkt. Oz. Clara Bedman (Bonfire). 1% feet. $0.25 $2.00 Splendens (Scarlet Sage) 25 1.50 Splendens. Ball of Fire. Very dwarf and early 25 3.50 Splendens aucubaefolia (Silver- spot) 25 2.50 Splendens Carminea (new). Splen- did rose carmine dwarf 50 Splendens gigantea 50 Splendens pendula. Drooping spikes 25 2.00 Splendens, Zurich, V4 oz. $1.75... .25 6.00 STOCKS Boddington's Quality Large-Flowering Ger- man Ten-Weeka Stocks, Trade pkt. Brilliant Rose $0.25 Canary-Yellow 25 Crimson 25 Dark Blood-Red 25 Violet-Blue 25 Purple 25 Flesh Color 25 Light Blue 25 Scarlet 25 Snow-white 25 Fine Mixed 25 Boddington's Quality Cut-and-Come-Again. These splendid Stocks will flower continu- ously through the summer if sown early. Trade pkt. Princess Alice, white $0.25 Apple Blossom, light pink 25 Peach Blossom, sqft pink 25 Chamoise 25 Bridesmaid, rose 25 Canary, yellow 25 Flamingo, blood-red 25 Blue Jay, light blue 26 Violet, dark blue 25 Carminea, crimson 25 GIANT PERFECTION White. Pyramidal long spikes of large double flowers, splendid for glass culture and for florists' purposes. Trade pkt. 25c., % oz. $1.25, % oz. $2.00, oz. $3.76. QUALITY VERBENAS Trade pkt. Oz. Boddington's Mammoth Hybrids. A strain of very vigorous growth, producing trusses of large flowers of brilliant and varied colors. Mixed $0.25 $1.25 Boddington's Mammoth Auricula- flowered. Large flowers with dis- tinct white eye 25 1.25 Boddington's Mammoth Bine 26 1.26 Boddington's Mammoth Pink 26 1.26 Boddington's Mammoth Scarlet De- fiance. The finest scarlet sort .25 1.26 Boddington's White (Candidissima). Pure white 26 1.26 Boddington's Striped. Many colors .26 1.25 Lemon (Aloysla cltrlodora) 26 1.60 VINOA Trade pkt. Oz. Alba, white $0.16 $0.50 Rosea, rose 16 .60 Rosea alba, rose and white 15 .50 Mixed 10 -W n n n M M M n n n H H H n n n M M H n n n ■ M n n n H M n n n M M M n n n m We are headquarters for Sweet Peas of every description. Our Wholesale Catalogue of Quality Seeds and Bulbs ready) contains 62 pages of Seeds and Bulbs you need. Write for It today — a postcard will fetch it. (Is now a ARTHUR T. BODDlNfiTON, Seedsman, nI^^'vokk ?^t | 1348 The American Florist. Jan. 6, The Nursery Trade] Amcrloaa AsaoclatloD of Nnrserymen J. H. Dayton, Painesville, O.. Presideot; W. H. Wyman. North Abineton, Mass.. Vice- President; John Hall. Rochester.N.Y..Sec'y. ThirtyseTeBtb annual coDvention to b* K*ld at Boston Mass.. 1912. The protest filed by Storrs & Harri- son Co., Painesville, O., that merchan- dise invoiced as spir^a was wrongly classified as nursery stock, and was dutiable as astilbe, was sustained by the general appraisers. g, Western Association of Nurserymen. At the annual meeting of the West- ern Association of Nurserymen, held at Kansas City, Mo., December 13-14, 1911. an account of which appeared in THE Ameeican Florist, issue of De- cember 30, page 1268, President George A. Marshall delivered the following ad- dress : It is needless to mention the pleas- ant anticipation with which we look forward to these meetings. We have, long ago, been pronounced a success both socially and from a financial standpoint. Besides the profits derived from the programme, we are also en- couraged and benefited by our pleas- ant visits with each other, the min- gling together, giving and receiving sympathy and glory, each in turn, ex- changing experiences with their re- sults, etc., which a nurseryman is al- ways willing to give and glad to re- ceive; all these things are wholly ben- eficial as well as pleasant. We know the nurseryman must necessarily be an optimist, one who will stand killing off three or four times a year and still come up smil- ing, one who can disentangle himself from troubles, clamor to the surface and start on his way rejoicing. The pessimist has fallen by the wayside long, long ago. For him to be a nur- seryman would be an impossibility, and we are thankful that it has been so ordered as we need better mettle to carry on our business. The nur- seryman must be a man who gener- ally sees the bright side of things, must be enthusiastic, a good organizer and a pusher, cool and level headed, and a generally good executor, wide- awake and enterprising; must be blessed with an excess of hard com- mon sense and a goodly amount of honest blood in his veins, and you know this would generally make a good citizen. We talk of the honest old farmer; well, he is in an honest business, is in partnership with good old nature and has never been tempt- ed by man. I may fairly say here, that many of the so-called honest farmers have not enough honest blood in their veins to float them in the nur- sery business for fifteen minutes. We, as an association, have a few duties yet to perform. We have made a good start in grading and are getting pret- ty well down to the standard grades. About all that is left along that line Is the finishing. This will be a great improvement over the old way of sell- ing and buying trees of not many years ago. Further, we are still hav- ing undesirable legislation from year to year, in many of our states, and it should be followed up very closely, as "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" in this case surely, and the inspectors in many of our western states should be mildly given to understand that unless the de- cisions are given carefully and fairly correct investigation is likely to fol- low. Yet, while we are doing this we should be very reasonable, with the best interests of the orchardists in mind first. last and all the time. I believe I voice the sentiment of this society when I state that all we want is a square deal and we are per- fectly willing to give the orchardist.s as inuch. We, as nurserymen, should acquaint ourselves more thoroughly with the orchards and vineyards of the country. In other words, we should be in closer touch with the fruit-growers. We should be careful not to advertise and push worthless things. There are far too many varie- ties of fruit on the market now, there- fore, we should never add another un- less it is superior and decidedly so. Our country has gotten to the age where varieties of poor quality are New Roses and Blooming Shrubs Rare Trees and Climbing Plants. Kayser & 5eibert, Bossdorf-Darmstadt, Germany. Illustrated Catalog free on request. PEONIES At bargain prices. Also other stock. Write for list. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. Hydrangea Otaksa For Easter and Decoration Day Six inch, pot-grown, well established and set with flower buds. Otaksa, with 5 and 6 branches, at $20.00 per 1(0; 4 b'anches at .$15.00 per 100. Souvenir de Claire, fine pink, same color as Gloire de Lorraine Begonia. «ame price: also 7-10 branches latter variety. $25.00 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Company, Wholesale Florists and Nurserymen, Neirark, W ayne Co., Ne-nr Y ork State. Mention the American Florist when writing not desired, and should be removed from the orchards entirely and dropped from the nurseryman's list. If there were no poor fruit on the market at all there would be a great deal more fruit eaten, and when more fruit is eaten there is a better de- mand for it; where there is a better demand, there is more planting, and where there is more planting there is is more business for the nurseryman. Therefore, when we encourage this we not only benefit the country at large, but we benefit ourselves. Fruit Trees^ppif/e" s^.f^'' Fine Trees. Prices reasonable. MITCHELL'S NURSERY, Beverly, Ofale Arbor Vitae (ThiiTa Occi4entalU.) A splendid stock of 3 to 4 ft. and 4 to 5 ft. trees. Write for descriptions and prlciSi The Wm. H. Moon Co., MORRISVULE. FA. Mention , the A^nerican Florist when writing LARGE TREES OAKS and MAPLES Pines and Hemlocka ANDORRA NURSERIH8. Wm. Warner Harper. Prop. CbesbiDt Hill, PHILA., PA. Mention the American Florist when writing For Fall Planting Lilinm Tennifolium, Hansoni, Davnrl- cnm, Henryi, Elegans and Wallacei; Daphse Cneorum, Delphinitun For- mosnm, Syringa Japonica, German and Japan Iris. Fall list issued in August. E. S. MILLER, Wading RIver.N. Y Mention the American Florist when writing California Privet Fine stock of well grown, well rooted and well graded 2-year plants; first-class in every respect: Per 100 1000 12 to 15 in.. light branched $100 $7.00 15 to 20 in., 3 or more branches 1.50 10.00 20 to 30 in.. 4 or more branches. ..200 15,00 2V'2 to 3 ft., strong. 6or more branches 3.00 25 00 3 to 4 ft., extra heavy. 8 or more branches 4.00 30.00 Write for special prices on carload and large orders. GHAS. BLACK, Hightsiown, N. J B. & A. SPECIALTIES Palms, Say Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreem^ Roses, RbododeiKlrons, Vines and Climbers, Autumn Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurseries. WE are only a few minutes from New York City; Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad. BOBBINK& ATKINS Nmrserymen and Florists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing igiz. The American Florist. 1349 Stock For Easter forcing Pteris Wilsonl. Plens Sfrrulata Azaleas, Empress of India, 75c, |1.00, $1.50 each. Azaleas, Van derCruyssen, 75c, $1.00, $1.50 each. Lilacs, Marie LeGraye, $1.00 each, Kalmia Latifolia, $1.00 each. Rhododendrons, 75c, $1.00, »1.25each Spiraeas, Gladstone, $3.00 per doz. Spiraea, Queen Alexandra, per doz. Japan Maple, $1.00 each. $4.00 [Bedding Plants ACHYRANTHES— 2-Inch. Per 100 P. de Bailey., $2.60 MetaUlca 2.00 Lindenii : 2.00 Warseewiczii 2.00 AGEKATUM— 2-Inch. Per 100 Stella Gurney $2.00 Princess Pauline 2.00 COLEUS— 2-Inoh. Per 100 Pfister. red and yellow $2.00 Beckwith's Gem 2.00 Golden Bedder 2.00 Verschaffeltii 2.00 Per Per 100 1000 Gnaphaliuni, Lanatum, 2-Incb. .$2.00 Heliotrope, 2-ineh 2.00 Heliotrope. 3-in 4.00 Ivy, German 2-inch 2.00 Lantana Delicatissima, 2-inch... 2.00 Lobelia Kathleen Mallard, 2-in. 3.00 25.00 Marguerites, yellow cuttings. . . . 6.00 Marguerites, yellow. 2-ineh 2.00 SALVIA— Rooted Cuttings. Per 1000 Bonfire $6.00 Zurich 6.00 Per ino SALVIA— 2-Inch, Bonfire $ 2.00 Zurich 2.00 Vincas. 4-Inch, $2 per doz 15.00 Stove and Greenhouse Plants Asparagus Baskets, $1, $1.50 and $2 each. Asparagus Plumosus. 2-in., $3 per 100; 3- in., $1 per doz.; $8 per 100. BULBS. GLADIOLUS. Per 1000 America, 2nd size $26.00 Augusta, 1st size 20.00 2nd size 15,00 Mrs. Francis King, 2nd size 12.00 ard size 8.00 4th size C.OO ISMENE CALANTHINA. 1st size, 6c: 2nd size, -tc; 3rd size, 2c. DAHLIAS. Thatcher, double yellow. Sylvia. light pink. A. D. livoni, shell pink. J. Cowan, single. J.Downie, s.ngle. Ami Barillet, single fashion, single $l2.0uper ICO. CANNAS. Chicago, Egandale, Chas. Hender- son, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. FESNS BOSTONS. Each Doz. ...$0.75 . .. 1. 00 each. . . $6.00 9.00 12.00 100 $3.00 8.00 45.00 1,000 $25.00 60.00 .$1.00 Size 2-in 3-in e-ln 7-in 8-in Fern Baskets, ASST. FERNS, FOR DISHES, 2-ln., $3 100; $25 per 1,000. Cibotium, 7-in., each $2.50 Cypenis, 4-in $1.25 per doz.; $8 per 100 DRACAENA INDIVISA. 2in $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000 i-in.. 21^ to 3-ft. high, $1.25 each; $15 per doz. per 6-in. DRACAENA MASSANGEANA. $1.25 1.60 4-in.. 6-in. each each DRACAENA TERMINALIS. strong 35c each; $4.00 per doz. FICUS ELASTICA (Rubbers). 50c each; $6.00 per doz. PANDANUS VEITCHII. *-'D 50c each; $6.50 per doz. om 75c each; 9.00 per doz. bin $1.00 each; 12.00 per doz. TRADESCANTIA VAHIEGATA. (Wandering Jew.) 2-in 40o per doz; $3 per 100 KENTIA BELMOREANA J L ^ Pot High Leaves Each Doz. 100 2%-in. S-in. 4 $1.60 $12.00 3-in. 8-10-In. 4-5 2.00 15.00 4-in. 12-15-in. 4-5 3.60 30.00 5-ln. . 18-20-in. 5-6 $0.75 9.00 7-ln 28-30-in. 6-7 2.60 30.00 r-in. 40-44-in. 6-7 4.60 S-in. , 44-45-in. 7-S 6.50 9-in 48-50-in. 7-8 8.00 9-in 50-54-in. 7-8 10.00 Pot. 2%-in 3-in. 4-in. 5-in. 6-in. 7-in. 8-in. 9-in. Pot 7-in. 9-in. 10-in. 12-in. KENTIA FORSTERIANA. High Leaves 20-24-in. 30-35-ln. 36-38-in. 40-42-in. 46-50-in. MADE UP PLANTS. 4-6 4-6 5-6 High .24-30-in. .50-54-ln. .58-60-ln. .62-70-ln. $0.76 1.00 2.50 4.50 7.00 In Pot 3-4 3-5 4-5 4-5 Doz. $1.60 2.00 3.60 9.00 12.00 Each $2.60 8.00 10.00 16.00 Cocos Weddelliana, 2-in., $1.75 per doz.; $14 per 100; 3-in., $2.50 per doz.; $20 per 100. LATANIA BORBONICA. 2-in.. 1 to 2 lvs..$3 per 100; $25 per 1.000 4-ln $3 per doz. ; $20 per 100 Mn $6 per doz.; $40 per 100 ARECA LUTESCENS. 3-in., 3 plants in a pot, $2 per doz.; $15 per. 100. PHEONIX ROEBELENII. 214-ln $2 per doz.; $15.00 per 100 3-in $3 per doz.; $82.50 per 100 5-'n $9 per doz.; $70.00 per 100 5"!° $2.00 each '-'" $8.60 each PHOENIX CANARENSIS. 7-in., 36-40-in., high $2.60 each 10-ln., 60-54-in. high 8.00 each 10-ln., 60-64-in. high 10.00 each PHOENIX RECLINATA. ...25o each; $3 per doz.; $20 per 100 60c each; $5 per doz. 76c each; $9 per doz. Pteris Magniflca. Pteris Cretica, Albo Lineata, 4-in. o-in. 6-ln. Pteris Magnifica. THE GEO.WITTBOLD CO EDGEBROOK, CHICAGO. P terisCretica, Albo Lineata 1360 The American Florist. Jan. «cia^*^ Pleased Now and Happy All Through 1912 For Buying Our CARNATION CUTTINGS. Get tlie Best from the Best Place. White Enchantress, White Perfection (pure white). Mrs. C. W. Ward, Beacon, Ahiia Ward, Dorothy Gordon, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Enchantress, $15.00 per 1000. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis. WANTED. 5,000 Hydrangea Otaksa. Strone 2H tn. pots. State Quality, Quantity and price. R. N. HUyPHREY'S SONS, Urbana, Ohio. Boston Perns... 2Vi-in., $3.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. WHITMANI 2>/2-ln., $S.0O per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rates. HENRT H. MRROWS 4 SON. Whitman. Misr force were keut busy making them up and packing for shipment. W. H. Culp & Co. rented, for the ex- tra rush, a large storeroom directly across the alley from the rear of their store. This was used for display of Christmas trees, storage of holly, etc., and for the winding of evergreen and holly wreaths and also as head- quarters for all the delivery work. Elwood Kline, proprietor of the Kline Floral Co., Lawrence, and his brother, Norval Kline of Hutchinson, were holiday visitors at the home of their parents. Ferdinand Kuechenmeister has had to give up burning gas under his greenhouse boiler and is using coal. J. E. Bidelman and Iva Blake, both lettuce growers, have installed fuel oil burners. W. I. Chit.\. SOMERSWOBTH, N. H.- — G. S. Rams- burg is having great success with his new silver pink antirrhinum. The young stock is being shipped to dis- tant parts of the country. We Still Have to Offer A Fine and a Large Stock of Neph, Whltmanl, Scholzell. Boston, Scottli. 5H. h to 7 in. size> at 35c. 40c. 50c. 75c to SMC. Araucaria Excelsa, 5H. 6 to 7 in. pots. 50c. 60c. 75c, *1 00. *l-25 io$l ,'0 Araucaria Robusta compacta and Glauca, 6in. Dots. tl.OO. 11 25ta$l 50. Rubbers, 20 to 35 in . 5^2 6 to 7 in. pots. 30c 40c. 50c. 7.^c tiSl.OO. Kentia BelniorcaRaand Forsterlana,sinele.50c. 60c 75c. ^1 00. $1 50 to $2.00. Kentia Brimoreana. made up, 60c 75c to $1 00, Asparagus Plumosus, 2h to 3 in,, 3c to 5c: 4in.. I'ic. Sprengerl, 4 in. 10c. Wilsoni Ferns, f> in. pans. J5c. Begonta Erfordi, IB proved, in bloom. 4 in., 15c: 5!4-iD , 25c Areca Lutescens, 4 in,, made up, 15c to 2Cc: 5ii- in.. 25c. Cocos Wrddelliana, 3 in.. I5c: 4.in.. 20c. Primula Chinensts, in bloom. 4 in.. lOo: SV2 in.. $2.00 per doz. Cash wilb order. Godfrey Sschmann WHOLESALE FLOKIST, 1012 W. Ontario St., Pttiladelptiia, Pa. S"'^ Boston Ferns for growing on. we have 15.000 of them 4iDch $15.00 per 100 S-inch 25.00 per 100 6-inch 40.00 per 100 Asparagus Plumosus, 2 inch $2.50 per 100 Cash, please, THE REESER PLANT COMPANY EKCln.ivety Wholsale SPRINGFIELD. OHIO PHILADELPHIA, Pa, — A fire Starting from an overheated stove caused a loss of $1,500 in the greenhouse of S. N. Tates, 7356 Germantown avenue. igi2. The Amer i ca n Fl oris t. 1351 Rooted Carnation Cuttings IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. Per 100 Per 1000 Gloriosa $8 00 $B0 00 Norwood 6 00 60 00 Dorothy Gordon 4 00 35 00 White Perfection 3 50 30 00 Per 100 Per 1000 White Enchantress $3 00 26 00 Enchantress 3 00 25 00 Beacon 3 00 26 00 Rose Pink Enchantress 2 50 20 00 Winsor 2 60 20 00 J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO., Carnation Specialists, JOLIET, ILL. A FEW GOOD THINGS YOl WANT. Geraniams, Nutt. Buchoer. Rtcard. Perklos. Poitevine. 2-in, $2.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, Sin. 25c each. WMtmanl Ferns. 4 in.. 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3-in.. fS.OO: 4'iD.. SIO.OO: Sin. CS.OO per 100. Vlnca Var., 2in.. 2c. AsparagDS Spren^en, 2in,. $2.50 per 100. Atparagos PlamosDS, 2 in.. $3 00 per 100. Cash with order GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writint Roses for Forcing The J it P Preferred Stock. We consider the deliveries we are now making to be the best plants we have ever grown. We have a few left for late buyers. CRIMSON RAMBLER, Wliite Dorothy, Hiawatlia, Veilctaenblau (Blue Rambler), Pliiladelptila Rambler At $15. OO per 100. Tausendschon, $10.00 Dorothy Perkins, .$li.'.00 BABY ROSES Crimson Baby Rambler, . $16.00 per 100 GERANIUMS All Sold Until February. S. A. Nutt per 1000. $11.50 Pink, Mrs. CutbUSh, 15.00 per 100 Wliite, Katherlne Zeimeth, 15.00 per 100 Scarlet, JESSIE, ,. 3.00 per doz. (The BEST Baby Rose for Pot Culture.) The Following Bush Roses at $15.00 per Hundred AMERICAN BEAUTT, Kalserin, MAMAN COCHET. La France, GRUS AN TEPLITZ, MME. CAROLINE TEST- Killarney, Duchess of Albany, OUT, HERMOSA, Etolle de France, Anny Muller, Leonle Lsmesch, Clothlde Sonpert, WHITE COCHET, Hugh Dickson, Magna Charta. All fine forcing grade, the very best plants selected out of immense blocks. HALF-STANDARDS, Baby Ramblers, imported at Jt.O) ?;• !->■.. JACKSON & PERKINS CO. "*^" ^^^ZlZlToX'"''^ Newark, New York. Ricard and Poitevine per ICOO 14 00 PLUMOSUS Per 1000. $25.00. CARNATIONS Alma Ward. White Wonder, White En- chantress Dorothy Gordon Winona. Mrs G. W, Ward Beacon and Victory. Too many to price in this ad. send list of what you want for prices. Coleus $5.00, $6.00 and $10.0 per 1003. Best in the United Staies. ALBERT M.HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Ueniion the American Florist when writing SPECIALTIES. Roses, from 3-in poti. Cbrysantliemnmt Carnations for fall deliverT. Smllax. Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Wood Brothers. Se^vffSi: The Best White Rose Ever Offered WE SHALL DISSEMINATE Double While Killarney We Are Now Booking Orders for March Delivery. See it growing at The Budlong Rose Co., in Auburn, R. I., or with us at Cromwell. Order now to be sure of early delivery. A. N. PIERSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Robert Craig Co... ft'^^ PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa IF TOU SAW IT IN THE THE FLORIST SAT SO IN TOUR NEXT ORDi^R. Mention the American Florist when writing ■i 1352 The American Florist, Jan, 6, Heacock's Palms and Ferns strong HOME GROWN, and Well Established. While our sales have been much heavier than ever before, we are still strong on sizes quoted: Kentia Belmoreana. Pot, Leaves. In. high. Each Doz. 2H-in. 4 8tolO $ 1 50 3 -in. 5 12 2 00 5 -in. 6to7 18 $0 50 6 00 6 -in. 6to7 24 1 00 12 00 Ced'rtub. L'vs. In. high. Each Doz. 7in. 6to7 34to36 $2 50 $30 00 [ 7in. 6to7 36to38 3 00 36 00 9 in. 6 to 7 40 to 45 4 Ou 48 00 9-in. 6to7 42 to 48 5 00 9-in. 6 to 7 48 to 54 .. .... 6 00 Cocos Weddelllana. Pot. In. hieh. 100 2Hfn. Stoic $10 00 JOSEPH HEACOCK CO< Kentia Forsterlana. Made Up. Cedar tub. Plants. In. hieh. Each Doz. 7in. 4 36 $2 50 $30 00 7-io. 4 36to40 3 OO 36 00 9in. 4 40to42 4 00 48 00 9-in. 4 42tQ48 5 00 60 00 Cibotlum Schledei. Cedar tub. Spread Each 9 in. 4 to 51eet $4 00 to $5 00 9-«n, 5to6feet 6 00 ArecB Lutescens. Each $2 00 . 3 00 Pot. Plants in pot. In. high. 7in. 3 36 Sin. 3 42 Cedar tub. Plants in tub. In. high. Each 9in, Several 48to54 $5 00 9-in. ■■ 5ft 7 50 Pot Phoenix Roebeleni. g^^^ 5-in.. nicely characterized $1 00 6 in., IS to 20 in. 'Spread; 1 50 Cedar tub. High. Spread. Each 7in. 18in. 24-in $2 00 Wyncote, Pa. Railway Station, Jenkintown. Montreal. EVERYTHING SOLD WELL. This year's Christmas business was just about as much ahead of last year's as that was over the year pre- vious. We are steadily and continu- ously advancing in trade as well as in population. All stores had a good trade, even those that opened just before the holidays. Cliristmas be- ing Monday, the plant and cut flower sales were divided more than ever. Practically no cut fiowers were delivered on Saturday, while the de- livery of plants was at an end by Sat- urday night. Sunday was understood to be a closed day, but some of the delivery wagons were seen about. Mon- day was entirely a cut flower day. No plants were sold for the very good reason that there were none to be had, but the cut flowers were a glorious sight. The demand was large, and notwithstanding the large stock on hand the supply soon gave out, and the worn out staff of salesmen, sales- ladies and other help retired to their much needed rest, or to a belated Christmas dinner. The favorite plant was, as in former years, the poinsettia, of which a larger stock than ever was on hand. A new plan of tying tall plants down was tried by one firm, which will probably be Imitated. Cy- clamen sold at good prices and took second place, outranking azaleas. Mme. Petrick was the best of these, but on the whole azaleas were not up to standard, being very irregular in flowering. Berried plants were not seen in quantity. There is a prejudice against solanums in this city. Baskets sold very well, prices ranging all the way from five to twenty-five dollars. Those made up of one plant or one color were most in favor; those filled with all sorts and of impossible mix- tures were considered as in bad taste. Cut flowers all sold well and it is im- possible to name the favorites. Early formed opinions were shattered later on. Of course red carnations will al- ways sell first as long as they last, but will there ever be enough? The Christmas window decorations had con- siderable to do with the increased sales. Never before was the display so intelligently shown. In several es- tablishments daily changes were made, and here again, as with the filling of the baskets, one thing was shown at a time, which gives a more lasting impression than a mixture of all kinds in a window. Considerable money was expended in greens for decorating walls and ceilings, chiefly wild smilax. There was nothing new noticed except an idea of fastening Christmas trees of the smaller sizes in birch blocks, which took very well, and from this a good profit was derived. The weather STOCK ALWAYS NEEDED Small Ferns, for dishes, Pteris Mayi, Serrnlata Cristata Variegata, Wimsetti, Cretica Alba Lineata, $3.00 per 100, $26.00 per 1000. Aspldium Tsussimense and Cyr- tomlum Falcatum, $3.60 per 100, $.30.00 per 1000. Asparagus Plumosus,2Vi-in., $3.00 per 100, $26.00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2is-in., $2.60 per 100, $22.00 per 1000. Pandanus UtiliS, 3-in., $10.00 per 100; 4-in., $20.00 per 100. Cocos Weddelliana, 21/^-in., $10.00 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana and Forster- lana— Made-up and single plants, all sizes. Special value in Made-up Fors- terlana, 4 plants in 8-in. tubs, 40 to 44 in. high, $4.00 each; 8-in. tubs, 44 to 48 in.high, $5.00 each (very bushy). Genista Racemosa, 6-in.pot plants, $25 per 100: very heavy 4-in. pot plants at $16 per 100. Hydrangea Otaksa, fine pot grown 6-in. pots, 2 to 3 flower shoots, $20 per 100. BEDDING STOCK Heliotrope, Czar, Czarina, Jersey Beauty, etc., $2.50 per 100; Centiflenr (Giant), $3.50 per 100. Coleus, Beckwith Gem, Her Ma. jesty, Oueen of West, Verschaffeltii, etc., $2750 per 100, $20 per 1000. Moonf lower (buy now to propagate from), $3 per 100. Geraniums, standard market sorts, $3 per 100, $26 per 1000. Flowering Begonias, good assort- ment, $3 per 100. Lantana, 8 fine varieties, $3 per 100. Croton Aurea Macnlata, 3-in. pot plants, $8 per 100. Engiisll Ivy, strong 4^in., 3 to 4 ft. of tops, $12 per 100; 2-in. pots, $3.50 per 100. Violets, Hardy English or Russian, 2-in., $6 per 100, $45 per 1000. Forcing Spirea Clumps, Extra Quality Per 100 Per 1000 Per lOO Floribonda $ 6.00 $46.00 Queen Alexandra $12.00 Gladstone 10.00 90.00 Blondine 6.00 Superba 6.00 Japonica 4.00 No better proposition for Faster or Memorial Day. THE STORKS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, O. Ferns for Dishes Per 100 Per 1000 2Mln $3.50 $30.00 Asparagus Plomosas, 2Vi'!nch $3 50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. 3 in. $6.00 per 100. Primroses, Obconica, best large flowerint strain, strong 2y2-incb pot plants. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 500 at 1000 rates. Cash with order Rubber Plants, 6 in pot. 20-24 in. high. 50c each. \rancaria Excelsa, 5 in. pot. 50c to 75c each; 6in. pot, 11.00 to $1.25 each. FRANK OECHSLIN, 4911 QuincvSt.. CHICAGO ilention the American Florist when writlnv was mild, just about freezing, and favorable for delivery, but the roads Asparagus..... 1000 100 PlDmosnt, 2>^'in. pots $18 00 $2 00 Primroses p,,,«, Obconica Gicaotea Z^-in. Dots $2 50 ObcoDica Alba and Rosea. 2l4'in. pots .. 1 50 Single Grant Geraniums 21/4 inch pots per 100. $1 50 Alternanthera, rooted cuttings, red and veliow . per 100. 50c Canna Cbas. Henderson, dr; bulbs. 2 and 3 e?es per 100. $2.00 Cash. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM. Delaware, Ohio. were fit neither for wheels nor sleigh. Luck. igi2. The American Florist. 1353 Dreer's Fine Ferns Sdiantum Farleyense For fine decorations, a splendid lot of 4-inch pots $ 6.00 per dozen; $ 40.00 per 100 5-iuch pots 9.00 per dozen; 7000 per 100 li-inch pots 12.00 per dozen; lOO.OOper 100 Cibotium Schiedei Splendid decorative stock; the best we have ever offered. 6-inch pots $1.B0 each 10-inch tubs. .,$3.60 to $ 5.00 each 8-inch pots 2.60 each 12-inch tubs... 0.00 to 10.00 each Mixed Ferns for Fern Dishes Prime stock, in 214-inch pots $3.60 per 100; $30.00 per 1000 HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. The above prices are for the Trade only. Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners. Florists aad Home-makers, taiiEbt by Prof. Craig and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florists reco£:Dize the growing importance of a Icnowl- edgeof Landscape Art, Gardeners who un- derstand up-to-date methods and practice are in demand for the . best positions. A knowledge o' Landscape Gardening is Indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes, 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dept. A. F.. Sprlngtield. Mass. PROF. CRAIG. Mention the American Florist wlien writing — We Have All Kinds of — BLOOMING PLANTS For the stTeman, A fine lot of Azaleas, Hy- drangeas, Roses, white »rd Rfd Rambler Roses, Crimson Ramblers, Pink Dorothy, Climbing Baby Ramblers, eic. For Kaster write us Tour wants. Don't forget we are h-»adquarters for Ferns. GEO. A KUHL. Wholesale Grower, Pekin, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing ROSES A SPECIALTY. The Dingee & Conard Co., 1VEST GROVE, PA. Mention the American Florist when writm( For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, r O.: Berlin, N. J. Williamstown June, N. J LEEDLE SPRINGFIELD 2V2-ln. ROSES *-»«• Shipping — Booking — Growing. Ptease nuniion ike American Florist when zvritint LADY HILLINGDON Finest Yellow Rose on the Market. Easily grown and most prolific. Flowers re- markable for their keeping quality and always retaining tfieir superb color. One of the most beautiful decorations of the year at a large Boston Hotel was entirely of this rose. Place your order now for early delivery. YOUNG STOCK. PRICES: Grafted $25.00 per 100; $200.00 per 1000 Own Boot 20.00 per 100; 150.00 per 1000 WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES Nalick, JVIass. Rooted Rose Cuttings NOW READY Kaiserin, per 100, $3.50; per 1000, $25.00 Perle, per lOO, 3.50: per 1000, 25.00 All Choice Stock, Well Rooted. BASSETT & WASHBURN, Offce and Store: 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Greenhouses, HINSDALE, LLI. Trade Directory Of The United States and Canada PrJoe tS.OO. American Florist Co., oe^Sr^st.. Cliicago SMITH'S ADVANCE CHRYSANTHEMUM stock plants 25c each. Golden Glow, stock plants 10c each. ELI CROSS, 25 Monro* Street gkand rapids. mich. 1354 The American Florist. %jan. 6, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co The. ..1359 Allen J K 1335 Alpha Floral Co.. -.1337 American SpawnCol346 AmlingE CCo 1331 Anderson S A 1337 Andorra Nurseries .1348 ADcermuellerGeoHl333 Aphine MfeCo 1360 Ascbmann Godfrey. 1350 Atlanta Floral Co.. 1339 Badgley Reidel & Meyer. Inc 1335 Baerjulius 1338 Barrows H H&Sonl350 Bas8ett& Washburn 1324 1353 Baur J A PotteryCo III Bayersdorfer H 1360 Heaven E A 1336 BernineH G 1333 Bertermann BrosCol33$ Black Chas 1348 Blick Floral Co ...1346 Bobbink&Atklns..l348 BoddinBton A T....1347 BodBerJno&SonsCol343 Boland J B Co 1337 BolgianoJ&Sons. ..1341 Bowe M A 1339 BrantSD 1350 BrasUn Seed 6roCol340 Breitmeyer's J Sonsl338 Brown A J Seed Col34U BrnnsH N II Bucfabinder Bros... 1364 BuckbeeH W 1338 BudloneJ A 1331 Burnett Bros 1341 Burpee W A & Co.. 1341 Caldwell theWoods- man Co 1336 Camp Conduit Co. .1364 Caneer & Gormley.1337 Carter Geo M 1336 Chi Carn Co I Chicago Flower Growers .iss'n 1323 Chi HouseWreckCol360 Clark The EB Co.. 1342 Ford M C 1335 Fox Hall Farm 1346 Freeman G L 1344 Freeman MrsJB ...1338 Freeman- Lewis 1337 froment H H 1335 Galvin Thos F 1339 Garden CitySandCo III Garland Geo M Co. 1360 Gasser J M Co 1339 Geny Bros 1338 Giblin& Co 13fc3 Good & Reese Co .. I Gorbam & Chaplinel364 GrandKapidsFlo Col339 Greater New York Florists' Asa'n 1335 Growers CutFlower Co 1334 GudeBros 1338 Uuntber Bros 1335 Heacock Jos Co 1332 Habermann Chas.. .1337 Haven The Seed Col342 Heinl John & Son. .1338 Henderson A & Co. 1342 Herr Albert M 1351 Herrmann A 1363 Hess& Swoboda.. .1339 Hews AH & Co.... Ill HilfingerBros Ill HippardE 1334.1360 Hitchings&Co 1363 Hoerber Bros 1331 HoHman Flo Artist. 1339 HoameisterFlo.Col332 Holm & Olson 1338 Holton&HunkelCol322 Home Cor School.. 1353 Hooker H M Co. ...1362 Hort Trade Journal. 1354 Hurnfeld C 1344 Humphrey R H & Son 1350 HuntE H 1331 Hura Edgar T 1342 IgoeBros 1354 Illinois Pipe MfgCol363 Isbell S M& Co.... 1343 Jackson & Perkins. CarkesSonsDavidl339 1341, 1348. 1351 ClevelandCutFloCol339 " ' Coles W W 1343 Cooke GeoH 1337 Corry J Frank 1342 Cotsonai Geo & Co .1336 Cowee W J 1364 Coy H C Seed Co.. 1342 Craig Robt Co 1351 CritchellCE 1332 Cross Eli 1353 Crump Frank F....1338 Cunningham Jos H. 1352 Dffihenfeldt L ... 1J43 Daniels & Fisher... 1339 DardsChas 133S Deamud J B Co 1330 Denoaiffe & Son i34u DesplainesFlo. Co. 1345 Detroit Flower Pot 111 Dietsch A &Co.. IV DmerCask'y&Keenl361 Di.llonJL 1344 Dingee&Conard Col353 DornerF & Sons Col34.S DreerHA Ill 1359 Duerr Chas A. 1338 1353 DunlopJohnH 1339 KdwardsFold'g Boxl360 EisingL-r Frank J. ..1360 Elliott WH 13« EmmansGeo M 1351 Kyres HG 1S39 Fish Henry Seed Col341 Fisher Peter 1345 Florists' Hail Assn. 1364 Florists Tel. Deivy, 13^8 Foley Mfg Co.. .. IV Fottler Fiske Rawson Co II Johnson WW& SonlSil Jones Percy 1331 Kasting W F Co. ..1332 Kayser & Seibett...l348 Keller Geo & Sons. Ill Keller J B& Sons.. 1338 Kellogg Geo M ....1337 Kennicott Bros.... 1331 Kervan Co The Kvi KesslerWm 1335 KiftRobt 1339 Kimberlin Seed Co. 1343 King Construct'n 1364 KleinhansPHowardl345 Kohr AF Ill Kramer I N &Son. Ill Kroeschell Bros Co 1363 Kruchten John 1331 Kuebler Wm 1335 Kuehn C A 1333 KuhlGeoA 1353 Kyle &Foerster... .1331 Lager & Hurrell.... I Lange A 1337 LandrethSeedCo...l342 Locates N L& Co. 1335 Leedle Floral Co... 1353 Lehman Bros- 1362 Lichtenberger J ...1354 Lord& Burnham Co 1354, 1359 McCallumCo 1332 McConnell Alex. ...1337 McCuUough'sJ M Sons Co 1333 McHutchison &Co. II McKellar Chas. W. 1331 McKcnna P & Son. 1339 Malandre Bros ...1337 HE Burnham Hot Water or Steam. 56 Sizes Heals from 1.850 to 27,000 square feet Send for Catalogue 'Purnham Irvlnglon. N.Y. (p. New York, Boston '^ Philadelphia Chicago Mann, Otto 11 Mastin J G & Co. ..1360 Masur S 1337 Mathews Gravity Carrier Co 1361 Matthews Florist... 1339 May & Co LL 1337 Meconi Paul 1335 Mette Henry 1346 Met Mat Co 1363 Michigan CutFloExl3,% Millang, Chas 1335 MllIerES 1348 Moltz A &Co 1335 Moninger J C Co... 1364 Moon The WmHCol348 Moore Hentz&Nashl335 Morehead Mfg Co.. 1361 Morse CC&Co... .1340 MtGilead Pottery Co III Munk Floral Co.... 13,^2 Murray Samuel 13.^ Myers Florist 1339 Nat Flo B of Trade. 13f3 N;Y Cut Flower Exl335 Nicotine Mfg Co.. ..1361 Niessen Leo Co 1332 Oechslin Frank 1352 Palethorpe PR Co. 1361 Palmer W J & Sonsl338 Park Floral Co ...13.38 PeacockDahliaFmsI353 Pedrick Geo & Sonl342 Perfection Chem CoI361 Penn the Florist.... 1338 Pennock-MeehanCol335 Peters & Reed Pot'y III Peterson J A I Pierson AN 1351 Pierson FR Co .... I Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 1340 Pillsbury I L 1354 Pittsburg CutFloCol3.32 Podesta &Baldocchl339 Poehlmann Bros Col325 Pollworth C CCo.. 1.5.53 1339 1350 1362 Power Wm & Co... 1342 Prisnell W W 1336 Pulv'iz'dManureCol361 Quaker City Machine Works 1362 Randall A L Co .. 1331 Ready Reference... 1355 Randolph & Mc Clements 1363 Reed& Keller 1362 Reeser Plant Co .. BiO Regan Ptg House,. .1360 Reimers M U 1337 Rem berg Geo 1331 Reinberg Peter 1329 Rice Bros 1.353 Robinson JCSeedCol342 Rock WL Co i333 Roemer Fredk 1343 Rohnert Waldo 1342 RuschG &Co 1333 Routzahn Seed Co, ,1343 SaakcsOC 1339 SaltfordFIow'r Shopl339 Schilder Bros 1341 Schillo Adam 1362 Schlatter Wm&Sonl363 Schmidt J C 1344 Schulz Jacob 1338 Scott John 1350 Seed Trade Report- ing Bureau 1341 Seattle Cut Flo Ex.1352 ShaBer Geo C 1339 SharpPartridge&Co IV Sheridan WF 1335 Sioux City Seed & Nursery Co 1342 Situations & Wantsl331 Skidelsky SS& Co. 1341 Smith A W & Co... 1339 Smith Elmer D&Col344 Smith Henry 1339 Smiih P J 1334 Smith Wm C 13,\5 Smith W&TCo... I Stearns LnmberCo.1360 Sterling Emery Wheel Co Ill Stoothofl H A Co... 1361 Storrs & Harrison Col352 Superior Machine & Boiler Works. .1364 Syracuse Pottery Co III Taylor Hugh M .. 1343 Texas Seed &FloCol337 Thompson Car Co. .1351 Thorburn JM&Co.. II TottyChasH 1335 Traendly& Schenckl335 Valentine Frank ...1337 Vaughan & Sperry.1326 Vaughan'sSeedStore I II 1341 1343 1344 Vlck'sSons Jas .. . II Vincent R Jr I Von Canon J H &Col336 Waban Rcse Cons.l3i3 Wabaih RR Co. ...1323 Wagner Park Cons. 1348 WaiteF W 1365 Walker FA &Co ..1337 VVanoka Grhs 1345 Ward aCoRalphM II Weber F H 1338 Weiland &Risch...l328 Welch Bros 1333 Western Seed & Irrigation Co. 1341 Wietor Bros ..1327 1,531 WllksSMfg Co....l3'9 Wilson Robt G .13.57 Winterson's Seed Store 1350 WittboldG, Co, 13,57 1349 Wood Bros 1351 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Golden8onl339 Yokohama Nurs Ccl341 Young A L & Co,.. 13,55 Young & Nugent. ..1337 Youngs 1337 Zech & Mann. 1328 1351 Gold Letters Gammed Gold, Silver and Purple Letters (or Inscriptions on Floral Designs. Best and Cheapest on the Market. Send for Samples and Prices, J. LllillllillUeigei, Telephone Lenox 5644, Mention the American Florist when writing SPLIT CARNATIONS Quickly, easily and cheaply Mended. No tools reiTuired, Pillsbury Carnation Slaple Patented 1908. 2000 for $1,00 postpaid, I. I.. PI.IJSB17RT Galeaburs. III. Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or tluee circlet. Ba- dorsed by all the Leading; Caraatloa Growers ai the beat support on market. Pat. Jnly 27, '97, May 17. '91 GALVANIZED WIRI ROSE STAKES. Write for prices befara ordering elsewhere. Prompt 4-ln., 5c. Eiegantissima, Piersonl and Whitmani, 4 In.. 1214c; 5 in., 25c. Mosbaek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, l\\. Perns, Boston, 2%-ln., |3 per 100; $30 per 1.000. Whitmani, 2V4-in., $6 per 100; $40 per 1.000. 250 at 1,000 rates. H. H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Clbotlnm, 7-ln., $2.50 each. The Geo. Wltt- bold Co., Edgebrook. Chicago, III. Ferns for dishes, 2^-in.. $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 500 at 1.000 rate. Frank Oecbslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Ferns, Boston, 4-in., $15 per 100; 5-ln., $26 per 100; 6-in., $40. The Eeeser Floral Co., Springfield, O. Ferns. Boston, 5-ln., 25c each. Whitmani, 4-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns. John Scott, Rutland Rd. and B. 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. PERNS, 4-in., Boston, fine stock. $14 per 100. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, 0. Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. FEVERFEW. Feverfew, large doable white, $1 per 100, prepaid. Chas. Frost, Kenllworth, N. J. FICUS. Ficns elastica. 6-ln., 50c each; $6 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Rubber plants, 6-ln., 50c each. Frank Oecbslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. GENISTAS. Genistas, 5-in., 25c each; dandy stock, $25 per 100. Order quick. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. GERANIUMS. 30,000 S. A. Nutt. The most popular variety In existence. Strong selected top cuttings, well rooted, $1.60 per 100; $14 per 1,000. The W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield, 111. Geraniums, standard varieties, ivy-leaved and scented, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in.. $3. Silver leaf, Nutt and Mt. of Snow, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-ln., $4. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, standard sorts, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes- vllle, O. Geraniums, assorted, large proportion Nutt, Ricard. Doyle, rooted cuttings, $1 per 100. Ed- ward Wallis, Atco, N. J. Geraniums, cuttings, S. A. Nutt, $11.60 per 1,000. Ricard and Poitevine, $14 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins, Poitevine, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. GERBERA. Gerbera Jamesonl and Adnet. J. Hasslach, St. Remy de Provence, France. GREENS. Greens, galas, green, 50c per 1,000; $4 per case of 10,000; bronze, $4.50. Fancy and dag- ger ferns, 80c per 1,000; $3.50 per case 5,000. Leucothoe, green, regular lengths, $1-75 per 1,000; 10 to 16-in., $1 per 1,000. Laurel leaves, 35c per 1,000. Sheet moss, 5c per lb. J. H. Von Canon & Co., Banners Elk, N. C. Greens of all kinds. For prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange. 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich; Greens, fresh cut evergreens and mosses; dec- orating material. The Kervan Co., 119 W. 28th St., New York. Christmas greens of all kinds. Geo. Anger- mneller, 1324 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Greens of all kinds. N. Lecakes & Co., Inc., 53 W. 28th St., New York. Greens, bouquet green, wreathing, boxwood. A. Henderson & Co., 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Greens, wild smilax and decorative greens. George M. Carter, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Wild Smilax. Caldwell The Woods- man Co., Evergreen, Ala. HARDY PLANTS. Moonvine, white. 2-In., $2 per 100; 3-ln., $8. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sona Co., White Marsh, I(II Moonflower, $3 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesvllle, 0. Herbaceous plants. Bobbink & Atkins, Rnth- erford, N. J. HOLLYHOCKS. Hollyhocks, dbl.. 75c per 100; $5 per 1,000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. HEUOTROPES. Heliotrope, Czar. Jersey Beauty, etc., $2.60 per 100; Centerfleur. $3.50 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesvllle, O. Heliotrope, 2-In., $2 per 100; 3-In., $4. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, HI. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea Otaksa, 6-7-ln., 3 to 4 stems, t6 per doz.; $40 per 100; 7-in., 5 to 6 stems, $8 per doz.; $65 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York Hydrangea Otaksa, 6 to 6 branches, $20 per 100; 4 branches, $15 per 100. Souvenir De Claire, same price; also 7 to 10 branches, latter variety. $25 per 100. Jackson &. Perkins Co., Newark, New York State. Hydrangea Otaksa. 5-in., 2 to 3 flower shoots, $20 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes- vllle, 0. Wanted, 5,000 Hydrangea Otaksa. 2%-in. pots. R. H. Murphey's Sons, Urbana, O. IVIES. English ivy, 4-in., $12 per 100; 2-ln., $3.60. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesvllle, O. Ivies, German, 60c; Eng., $1 prepaid; 2^-ln. Eng., $3. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. Ivy, German. 2-In., $2 per 100. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. LANTANAS. Lantana Dellcatlssima, 2-in.. %2 per 100. Tbe Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, lU. Lantanas, 8 varieties, $3 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesvllle, O. Ferns for dishes. Pteris Mayl, Sermlata crls- tata variegata, Wimsetti, Cretica alma lineata, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Aspidium tsussl- mense and Cyrotomlum falcatum. $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. ^ ROOSEVELT FERN Is a winner. We offer 2%-in., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; 3-in., $2.50 per doz.; $17.50 per 100. F. O. B. here. THE CO- NARD & JONES CO.. West Grove. Pa. ULY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the valley, "J & P" Perfect Brand, new crop, tbree-year pips, the kind indicated by the name, grain and quality guaranteed at $15 per 1,000, pack 2.000 to the case. Prompt shipment. Jackson & Perkins Co.. Newark, Wayne Co.. New York. Lily of the Valley, London Market pips, $14.60 per 1,000. Medium grade, $12.50. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Lily of the valley. Otto Mann, Leipzig, Sai- ony, Germany. Lily of the valley, Berlin and Hamburg grades. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. From Storage. Lily of the valley, Chicago Market Brand, $2 lier 100; $16 per 1,000. Early forcing Valley, .SI. 50 per 1(10; $14 per 1,000. H. N. Bmns, 3038-40-42 W. Madison St.. Chicago. LOBELIAS. Lobelias, Catherine Mallard. 2-In., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Bdge- brook, Chicago, 111. Lobelia Kathleen iiallard, 2-In., $2 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom Spawn. Lambert's Pure Coltare, American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. If You Do Not Find Wfiat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About II igi2. The American Florist. 1357 KXniSXRT STOCK. Altheas, Forsythlas, Privet, Berberries, Hydrangeas, Spireas, Deutzias, Pblladelpbtis, Welgelas, VlburDums. Write for prices and sizes. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, plnea and bemlocks. Andorra Nurseries, Chestnut Hill, Pblladelpbta. Nursery stock, new roses, and blooming shrubs, rare trees and climbing plants. Kayser & Sie- bert, Rossdorf, Darmstadt. Germany. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, Bhruhs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. 1.000 Berberry Vulgaris. 2-year, 2^ to 3V2 feet. Send for prices, additional lists and cata- logue. Henry Lake Sons Co., Nurserymen, Black River Falls, Wis. Nursery stocks, apple and peach trees. Mitch- ell's Nursery, Beverly, Ohio. Japan maples, $1 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mlt, N. J. Orchids, Cattleya and LsUa Anceps. 0. L. Freeman. Wellfleet, Mass. P AND ANUS. Pandanus Veltchii. 4-ln., 50c each; ?5.50 per doz.; 5-in., 75c each; $9 per doz.; 6-In., $1 each ; $12 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Pandanus utliis, 3-In., $10 per 100; 4-in., $20 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesvllle, 0. PALMS. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Storrs & Harrison Co., PainesviUe, O. Palms. For varieties and prices see page ad- vertisement elsewhere in this Issue. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Joseph Hea- oock Co., Wyncote, Pa. Palms, big stock, write for prices. Bolton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Pelms. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. PANSIES. Think of the strain of pansies containing light* dark, lavender, violet, blue, bronze, royal purple, red, cerise, salmon, mahogany, yellow and red and gold shades — a dozen or more varieties in each shade — of immense size, with great form and substance. These are MASTODON PAN- SIES. It has cost us hundreds of dollars and eighteen years* time to upbuild this strain, and It Is worth all It cost. 1 oz., $9; 1-12 oz., $1. Plants, 100, 50c; 1,000, $3; 5,000, $12.50, pre- paid. STEELE'S MASTODON PANSY GAR- DENS, Portland, Oregon. Pansies. Our giant pansies are unsurpassed. We guarantee our strain. Also Masterpiece, Giant Prize Trimardeau. Mme. Perret, Black Blood Red, Golden Qneen, etc., all at $2.60 per 1,000; 5,000 for $10, liberal count. Elmer Raw- lings, Wholesale Grower, Olean, N. Y. Pansies. forget-me-nots, daisies, wallflowers, sweet Williams, gaillardias, $2.50 per 1,000; $10 per 6,000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. PKONIES. Peonies at bargain prices. Wagner Park Con- servatories, Sidney, O. Peonies. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva. N. Y. PHLOX. Phlox Drummondl gr. fl. J. Hasslach, St. Eemy de Provence, France. POINSFITIAS. Poinsettlas. 3-In., 15c; 4-ln., 25c; 6^^ and 6- In., 35c to 60c. Godfrey Ascbmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. PRIMULAS. Primula Sinensis, 4-in., $1.50 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Primula Sinensis. J. Hasslach, St. Remy de Provence, France. PRIVET. 200.000 Cal. Privet, 2-year, $12 per 1.000; 4 to 6 branches and up: large stock Ampelopsis Veitchii, Clematis Paniculata, 1, 2 and 3-year- old: flne stock Hydrangeas. English Ivy, Shrubs. Vines, Dahlias and Cannas. Get my list: it will pay you. Benj. Connell, Florist. Merchant- ville, N. J. California privet. For alzes and prices see advertisement elsewhere Id this issue. Cbas. Black, Hightstown, N. J. California privet, 3 to 6 ft., 10c; 2 to 3 ft.. 5c; 18 to 24 Ins., 3c. The Dlngee & Conard Co., West Grove. Pa. RHODODENDRONS. Rhododendrons. 8 to 12 buds, $1 each; $9 per doz.; 12 to 18 buds, $1.25 each; $12 per doz.; 18 to 24 buds, $2 each; $20 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Rhododendrons, 75c, $1 and $1.25 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. Edgebrook, Chicago. III. ROSES. ROSES. Send for complete list. Per 100 American Pillar. 3-year $35.00 American Pillar, 2-year 25.00 Dorothy Perkins 12.00 Lady Gay, 4 to 5 ft 16.00 THE CONARD & JONES CO., WEST GROVE, PA. ROOTED ROSE CDTTINGS. Per 100. Per 1.000. Richmond $2.00 $15.00 Pink Killarnev 2.50 20.00 Wbitp Killarney 2.50 20.00 My Maryland 2.50 20.00 Satisfastion Guaranteed — Ready Now. GEO. REINBERG, 162 N. Wahash .We., Chicago. 111. Roses, Sunburst, 2Mi-ln., $30 per 100; $250 per 1.000; grafted. $35 per 100: $300 per 1.000. Double White Killarney, $30 per 100; $250 per 1,000. Lady HiUingdon. grafted stock, $25 per 100; own root stock, $20 per 100. Chas. H. Totty. Madison, N. J. Roses. Kaiserin. $3.50 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Perles. $3.50 per 100; $25 per 1,000; Maryland, $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. Bassett & Wash- burn, 131 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Rose White Killarney, Killarney Queen, Dark Pink Killarney. Double Pink Killarney, Lady HiUingdon, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Melody, Mrs. Taft (Antolne Revoire). For prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. A. N. Plerson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Roses. For varieties and prices, see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Jackson & Perkins Co.. Newark, New York State. Roses. For varieties and prices, see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Roses. Kaiserin. $3.50 per 100; $25 per 1,000: Perle. $3.50 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Bassett & Washburn, 131 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Roses. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray . St., New York. Roses. Double White Killarney for March delivery. A. N. Plerson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Rosea. For varieties and 'prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, 0. Roses on own roots, budded, bedding. H. P.'s hybrids and teas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Rose Lady HiUingdon, Waban Rose Conser- vatories, Natlck, Mass. Roses. Pink Killarney. W. H. Elliott, Brigh- ton, Mass. Roses. Lcedle Floral Co., Springfield, O. SALVIAS. Salvias, cuttings. Bonfire and Zurlcb, $6 per 1,000; 2-In., $2 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook. Chicago, III. SXKDS. bOW NOW If you want them for earl/ Spring •ales. 6 Tr. Tr. Fkts. PktB. Begonia Bedding Queen, finest pink. $2.60 $0.S0 " Gracilis luminosa, flneat red 2.50 0.50 " Triumph, finest white 2.50 0.80 0. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Seeds, Vinca alba pura, tr. pkt., 10c; oz., 60c; Rosea Fl. alba, tr. pkt., 10c; oz., 60c; Rosea pink, tr. pkt., 10c; oz., 60c; mixed, tr. pkt., 10c; oz., 50c. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds, Asparagus piumosus nanus. 50c per lOn; $4 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Seeds, cucumber, muskmelons, sqaaeh and pumpkin, sweet, Flint and Dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley, Douglas Co., Neb. Seeds, peas, beans, sweet corn and field corn. Sioux City Seed and Nursery Co., Sioux City, Iowa. Seeds, primulas and Asparagus piumosus na- nus. For prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Flower Seeds tor florists. For varieties and prices see advertisem nt elsewhere In this Issue. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., New York; Seeds, cucumber. Western Seed and Irriga- tion Co., Fremont, Nebraska. Seeds, watermelons. Hugh M. Taylor, Con- tract Seed Grower, Lloyd, Fla. Seed, Cobcea Scandens, $2 per lb., postpaid. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 167, Mexico City. Onion seed and onion sets. Schilder Bros., Chillicothe. Ohio. Tomato seeds, best stocks, all varieties. The Haven Seed Co.. Santa Ana, Calif. Seeds of all kinds.- James VIck's Sons, Roches- ter, N. Y. Seeds, cabbage. L. Daehnfeldt. Odense, Den- mark. ^^^ __ ^ ~ Seeds, sunflower, $3.60 per 100 Ibi. J. Bolgl- ano & Son, Baltimore, Md. Seeds. All sorts of garden and Sower leeds. J. Hasslach, St. Remy de Provence, France. Seed, Cynosurns Crlstatns. Wm. Power Co., Waterford, Ireland. Seeds, flower for 1912. Frederick Roemer, QuedHnburg. Germany. Seeds, peas and beans. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co.. Grand Rapids, Mich. Contract Growers. For Southern Seeds — Headquarters. N. L. Willet Seed Co.. Augusta, Ga. gMILAX. Smilax, 3-In. pots, $4 per 100. C. Elsele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. SmUax. Wood Bros., FlshkllT71jr"Y. SPIREAS. Spireas, clumps. For varieties and prices see advertisements elsewhere in this Issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., PainesviUe, O. Spirea Gladstone, %Z per doz. Queen Alexan- dra, $4. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago. 111. TRADESCANTIA. Tradescantia variegata. 2-In. , 40c per doz. ; S3 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago. III. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Vegetable plants, cabbage plants. $1 per 1,000; in 5,000 lots. Lettuce. 5 best varieties, $1 per 1.000 in 5.000 lots. Tomato, 5 best varieties, 2y2-in. pots, $20 per 1,000. Bllck Floral Co., Norfolk, Va. Vegetable plants. Double Curled Parsley, strong field-grown. $1.25 to $2 per 1,000. June sowed sturdy little plants, $1 per 1,000. Let- tuce, Grand Rapids, choice stock, $1 per 1.000; $8.50 per 10.000. Elmer Rawlings, Wbolesale Grower, Olean, N. Y. Lettuce, Grand Rapids Forcing, good stock, plants $1 per 1,000. Danville Floral Co., Dan- ville, lU. VERBENAS. Verbenas. For varieties and prices, see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this Issue. J. li. Dil- lon. Bloomsburg, Pa. tt You Oo Not Find Wliat You Need in Our Ready Reference Departmenti Write Us About If 1358 The American Florist. Jan. 6, Verbenas, K. C, 70c per 100; $6 per 1,000; express paid. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kan8. Lemon rerbenas. rooted cuttings, $1 per 100, prepaid. Chas. Frost, Kenilwortli, N. J. YPICAJ5. Vincas, 4-ln., $2 per doz. ; $10 per 100. Tbe Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook-, Chicago. 111. Vinoa variegata, R. C, $1 per 100, prepaid. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. BOUERS. Boilers. The Moninger-Furman ; 200 sizes and styles. John C. Monlnger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Boilers. The Superior Standard. The Supe- rior Machine & Boiler Works, 850 Superior St., Chicago. Boilers. Metropolitan Material Co., 1394 Met- ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. y. Boilers. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th & Iron Sts., Chicago. Wllks' self-feeding hot water boilers. S. WUks Mfg. Co., 3503 Shields Aye., Chicago. Boilers, all sizes. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago. Boilers for greenhouses. Giblin & Co., Utlca, N. Y. Boilers. Lord & Bumham Co., Irvington, N. Y. BUILDING MATERIAL. Building material. Cypress is far more dura- ble than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men furnished to superintend erec- tion when desired. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston. Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress semi-iron frame or truss houses. Hot- bed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. Building material, cypress, sash bars, green- house material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Monlnger Co., 902 Black- hawk St., Chicago. Building material, greenhouse material and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Wash- ington red cedar. A. Dletsch Co., 2642 Shef- field Ave., Chicago. Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash. Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway. N. Y. Building material. Louisiana cypress, pecky cypress, hotbed sash. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1357 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. GOLD FISH. INSECnCIDBS. Insecticides. Carmen's Antipest Insecticide and fungicide, $1.50 per gal. Perfection Chem. Co., Flushing, N. Y. Insecticides, Aphine, $1 per quart; $2.50 per gal. Fungine, 75c per quart; $2 per gal. Al- phine Mfg. Co.. Madison. N. J. The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder, $3 per bag 100 lbs. The H. A. Stoothoff Co., Mount Vernon, N. Y. Nikoteen, pint botUe, $1.50. Nikoteen Aphis Punk^6.50 per case of 12 paraffined boxes. GREENHOUSE CON STRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and SSfi*^*"!? I."'??"."''' °° request. A. Dletsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress root mate- r al and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co.. 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern designs. Hitch- ings Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. Greenhouse construction of all kinds, and con- servatories. Estimates and catalogues on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co., 2541 So. Artesian Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse Construction, semi-Iron graen- houses. new truss houses, iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N Y Greenhouse construction and eqalpment. Klne Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, nT Y. Gold Fish, Aquarium plants. Castles, Globes and all Supplies. Send for catalogue. AUBURNDALB GOLDFISH CO., 922 Randolph St., Chicago, lU. GUTTERS Gutters. Jennings' improved iron gutters. Diller, Caskey & Keen, 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Gutters. Garland's. A gutter with a reputa- tion. Geo. M. Garland Co., Des Plalnes, 111. MISCBLLANIOUS. Sunlight double glass sash. Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co., 934 E. Broadway, LoulsvlUe, Ky. Pillsbury's Carnation Staples. 60s per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury. Galesburg. 111. Cut flower and design boxes, all sizes. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Tobacco Stems. H. Munson, 1405 WelU St., Chicago. Pipes, flues and greenhouse fittings. Illinois Pipe Mfg. Co.. 2113 S. Jefferson St., Chicago. Gravity Soil Carriers. Mathews Gravity Car- rier Co., Merriam Park, St. Paul, Minn. Peerless heat accelerator. Frank J. Eisinger, 588 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Wagner plant boxes for palms, boxwood, bay trees, etc. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sid'- ney^O. Sunlight double glass sash for hot-beds and cold frames. Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co., 934 E. Broadway. Louisville, Ky. TOTS, PANS, ETC. The Red Pot. C. C. Pollworth Co. AU roads connect with Milwaukee. Cherry red standard flower pots. . The Mt. Gilead Tile & Pottery Co., Mount Gllead, 0. Pots. J. A. Bauer Pottery~Co."r415-21~Ave^ 33, Los Angeles, Calif. SEEDLING TRANSPLANTER. For Sale — My Seedling Transplanter. With it you can set in 5.000 plants per day. Send for circular. Albert A. Sawyer, Forest Park, STAKES. Cane Stakes. Standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per lllO. S5c; 500 for $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per 100, 60c; per 1.000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1, 1911. This 120- page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- •tains many chapters I covering all sides of I growing, propagating I storing, etc., and also some pagesofvaluable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources. A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. BOOKS FOR FLORISTS The following books ihould be in every florlst'i and gardener's library. A eosd book on sbt subject ia which you are specially interested ii worth years of experience and should be kept convenient for reference at all times. Send prices onoted and we tend the book*. Practical Floriculture (Peter Hen- derson).— A guide to the successful propagation and cultivation of florists' plants. Illustrated. 325 pages. $1.50. The American Carnation (C. W. Ward).— A complete treatment of all the most modern methods of cultivating this most important flower. Illustrated ♦3-50. Fumigation Methods (Johnson).— A practical treatise on cheap and effective means of destroying insect pests. Hand- somely bound and profusely illustrated 250 pages. $1.00. The Horticulturists' Rule-Book (L. H. Bailey). — Contains information valuable to all those engaged in any branch of horticulture. Illustrated. 312 pages. 75 cents. The Rose. — Its cultivation, varieties, etc. (H. B. Elhvanger). — A complete guide of the cultivation of the rose, to- gether with the classification of all the leading varieties. $1.25. Steam Heating for Builders (Bald- win).— Contains valuable data and hints for steam fitters and those who employ this method of heating. The 350 pages are fully illustrated. $2.50. He.\ting and Ventilating Buildings. (Carpenter). — This book covers the en- tire subject most fully. In the prepa- ration of heating and ventilating plans it will be found a most valuable guide. $4.00. Chrysanthemum Manual (Smith). — By an expert who has given his un- divided attention for twenty years to the improvement of the chrysanthemum and its culture in detail. Profusely il- lustrated. 40 cents. Greenhouse Construction (Taft). — It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, 3nd that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 118 illustrations. $i.so. Daffodils, Narcissus and How to Grow Them (A. M. Kirby). — Contains all that is really worth knowing about these most popular of spring bulbs, writ- ten from the standpoint of American conditions. Illustrated, 233 pages; post- paid, $1.21. Hedges, Windbreaks, Etc. (Powell). — A treatise on the planting, growth and management of hedge plants for country and suburban homes. A vol- ume of 140 pages, with twenty-two il- lustrations. 50 cents. •The Vegetable Garden (Vilmorin- Andrieux). — The best and most com- plete book on vegetables ever published. There are 782 pages and hundreds of illustrations in this English edition, ed- ited by Wm. Robinson, the noted Eng- Hsh horticultural writer. $6.00. The American Florist Co*. 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago, You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About it .igi2. The American Florist. 13B9 Jfc Thomas Barson, of Johnston, N. Y., Gives His Opinion of Oofh Our Pipe Frame and Iron Frame House. "I "X the past seven years you have built for me three greenhouses, which I am now using with the greatest of satisfaction. The first house, of Pipe Fiame ccnstruction, which is my chrysanthemum h vuse, was put up in 1904 and is practic3ll.v in as good con- dition now as then Four years ago, the rose house, also PipeFratne, was erected and that, too. serves its purpose well. The pride of my greenhouses, however, is the home of my carnations. This house is of Iron Frame construction 100x4? feet, and is up-to-date in every way. .Vlthough all of my houses are sat- isfactory, still the improvement in the last one erected over the one put up seven years ago is very marked and if I Lord & Burnham Go. ^^asiE^r had it to doover again and knew as much about the houses as I do now, I would have all three of Iron Frame construc- tion, on the same plan as my "Carnation House " I would advise the erection of this kind of house for the growing of all flowers. Right here I want to congratu- late you on the skilled workmen sent to build my last house. They were the most gentlemanly lot of workmen I have ever seen together, tending stricilv to their own business and showing by their efforts that they were well acquainted with the tasks assigned them " New York Boston Philadelpbla Chicago St. James Building. Tremont Building. Franklin Bank BIdg. Rookery BIdg- Salt Lake City, Utah. The Christmas rush is over and the florists well satisfied. They all say that the business was better by far than it has ever been in Salt Lake. Some of the best stores claim that It was double that of last year. The buy- ing was postponed until the last day and then the big rush was on. Pot plants took well, nearly every bloom- ing plant being sold. The stock was exceptionally good for nearly every- thing in the way of cut flowers and plants were of local production, not so much stock being shipped in as in former years. There have been several new houses erected here in the last two years. In former years all of the roses had to be shipped in from Denver, Council Bluffs and as far as Chicago. O. Lingreen of Bountiful is getting his new range in good shape and will have some good stock from this on. The frost came before he was ready, which made his cut short for the holi- days, but his roses and carnations are in good condition and will produce some extra good flowers from now on. Mr. Lingreen is a good grower of cut flowers and success is assured. The Lambourne Floral Co. state that their business was more than double that of last year. Prices ran about the same as 1010. There was about the same amount of holly and green used as last year. The holly was of good quality and sold readily. The Huddart Floral Co. say that business at their new store on Main street was way beyond their expecta- tion. They were compelled to employ a large force of extra help in order to handle their trade. The Miller Floral Co. of Farmington shipped in several thousand of good roses. Uinta. rDreer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenliouses Drive easy and tme^ because both bevels are on the same side. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Point is patented. No others like^X^ it. Order from your dealer/^' or direct from us. ^r y^ y 1000,75c. postpaid. fl|/^ Samples free. ^^^^^ HENRY A. DREEE. 1 ^T^ 714 Cheatnut StreetX . >^ . Philadelphia. \J/^ I f FULL SIZE N£ 2 2^ THE HOLIDAYS are over and it is time to get down to business. It will be to our mutual ad- vantage lo get in touch with each other. If you are bnildingyou should be- come acquainted with us and we want to become acquainted with you. Just drop us a line and we will send you our illus- trated catalog of ventilat- ing apparatus and green- house fittings. CO., Richmond, Ind. The Early Advertisement Gets There. ADVANCE Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada. Price 93.00 Postpaid. American Florist Co., 440 S. Dcailiorii St.. CmCAGO WILKS' Hot Water Boilers AM TBI MOST ICONOMICAI Boiler for Greenhouses No Nltfbt riTcmaii Recmlred wltlioar SELF-FEEDIN6 HOT WATER BOILERS. Send for Catalog and Prices. S WILKS MFG. CO., '^oasblelda Ave. CHICAGO. Ifentjon the American Florist when writing 1S60 The American Florist. Jan. 6, Destroys Green. Black. White Fly, Thrips Red Spider, Mealy Bug, Scale and all Plantouckine Insects, An Excellent Cleanserlor Decorative Stock. S2.B0 per MUob; $1.00 per oowt. United States and Canada. E Has no equal for destroyjne Mildew, Rust and other Plant Fungi, FUNGINE will cure bench rot, and is proving an excellent remedy for the protection of cut tings and yoang stock against the vaiious bUghts. $2.00 per gallon; 75c per quart. United States and Canada. For Sale by Seedsmen. Manufactured by Aphinc Manufacturing Company MADISON N. J. Tacoma, Wash. That Christmas and holiday business was good only partially tells the story. We may say extra good. All the cut flowers that remained unsold would make a poor show and many more could have been sold. It is a hard thing for people to realize any reason for the quick advance in prices of car- nations. They buy a few dozens during the year at a cheaper price and are staggered when told that they are two dollars a dozen, and they turn away and we catch something being said about "hold up" or "graft" as they are going out, and we wonder if it is the best policy. There was a great in- crease in the call for a pot plant or cut flower that can be sold at a dollar or less. There was a scarcity of bulb- ous flowers and practically not an azalea or pot rose in bloom. As a whole, this year was the best for holi- day business, NOTES. Watson, the public market florist, shipped 100 holly wreaths and a large amount of greens and holly to Yakima. We noticed two stores closed all day Saturday and Sunday with signs on the doors, "Closed to get orders out." . The weather was warm and pleasant so that very little wrapping was need- ed for plants. H. H. Hinze and H. W. Manike both had all the business they could take care of. Violets arrived plentifully and in good condition from California. F. C. Smith sold out all pot plants and practically all the cut flowers. S. L. H. D.\NBURy, Conn. — E. E. Matthewson has opened a flower store on West street. Onarga, III. — a disastrous fire oc- curred at the Mosback Greenhouse Co., December 31, destroying the sheds, storage rooms and oflice, the books and records being burned. The greenhouses were not greatly damaged, but the plants were ruined by smoke and cold weather, a few only being saved. To Tell All the Good Points o! Our Construction in thia advertisement are planning any tions.itwill .pay is impossible. If you rebuilding or addi- you to write us. TRUSSED SASH BAR AND ffiONntAHE HOUSES CONCRETE BENCH MOULDS AND GREENHOUSE APrUANCES GREtNHOllSES.j »»»»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦■»♦■ TheMastin Automatic White= wash and Spraying Machine Is Reliable, Practical and Durable. When the machine is filled to within six inches of the top, a few strokes of the pump will compress enough sir in the tank to produce a continuous mist-like spray for 15 minutes. Write for Catalog and details to Department C. Sold through Seedsmen. Dealers in Florists' and Poultry Supplies. J. G. MASTIN fi CO. 1124 West Lake St. CHICAGO. ILL. /Mention the American Florist when writint A Peerless Heal Accelerator Attached to ypur Water-Heating Plant will save you large sums in coal bills. Your greenhouses will be warmed as never before; all sections with equal promptness and in one-half the time Its cost is but a fraction of what it will save yon- FRANK J. EISINGER, 588 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. H.BAYERSDORFER&GO. j^l Florists' ^1 Supplies. 1 129 Arcb Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Send foroar new catalorice. Greenhouse Construction. By Prof. L. R. Ta(L Price $1.50 AMBRICAN FORIST CO. 440 S, Deartioni St., CHICAGO FIRST-CLASS Second Hand Boilers Fully Guaranteed Note the low prices quoted on these Boilers suitable for ureenbouses. We would suggest orderiDE at ODce if you wish to take advan- tage. 2 42 in. X 10 ft. Kewanee Fire Bo.\ Boilers $150 00 2 42 in. 1 llHft. Kewanee Fire Box Boilers 175 00 1 54 in. X 12ft, Hot Water Internally Fired Boiler 203 00 1 54 in. X 12 ft Internal Fired Steam BDiler .... 225 OC 4 60-in. X 16-fl. Horizontal Tubular Boilers Each 275 00 Alt kinds of first class secocd hand Boiler Tubes, PipinK. Fitdnes. Valves, etc. Write for ourlatest Price List No. 47. GMICABO HOUSE WRECKINB CO. 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO THE STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINERY The old reliable machliMa are the most powerfnl, least complicated of any o« the market The Standard Steam Trap Ask someone who Is nseiac a Standard for his oplnlea of it. Write for catalogue E. HSFFAKD CO., Youngsten, tktt Mention the American Florist tohen writing The Regan Printing House LAKGX RDNS OF CATALOGUES L «Z>S:OX.A.K>'X''S'- WRITI FOR FIGURIS. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAQO ^/ y CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. ^- L jgi2. The American Florist. 1361 Where There Is Condensation there is need for a Morehcad Steam Trap Condensation in steam tines is akin to matter out of place — means wasted energy. If your lines are sluggish— if your houses are not of uniform tempera- ture, write us. We guarantee to drain your lines perfectly— return the pure, hot condensation to your boiler without pump or injector or mak« no charge for the trial. Obey that impulse — write now. Send for "Book on Condensation." Morehead Manufacturing Co., Dept, Stocks Carried in- Philadelphia Birmingham, Ala. •N," DETROIT, MICHIGAN Memphis. Teno. Los Angeles Cbatham. Ontario San Francisco Cattle Manure in Bags Shredded or Pulverized Pure— dry— uniform and reliable. The best of all manures for the greenhouse. Florists all over the country are using it instead of rough manure. Pulverized Sheep Manure mzai^ BMm hANVR£S ^^ Absolutely the bestSheep Manure "^ on the market. Pure manure and nothing else. The best fertilizer for carnations and for liquid top dressing. Unequalled for all field use. Write for circulars and prices. The Pulverized Manure Company, 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago Catalogue Illustrations ^X7E have a large assortment of '' strictly high-class halftones of which we can supply electros suitable for catalogue illustrations. If you need anything in this \^ay. state your requirements and we will submit proofs of the illustra- tions in stock. Pr.ce for Cash: Only 15 cents per square inch. The American Florist Co, • 440 S. Dearbo. St., CHICAGO. w are easy to RlU with The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bag 100 Ibi. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back : why try cheap substitutes tliat inaKers do not dare to guarantee ? THE H. A. STOOTEOPF CO.. MOUST VERNOH, N. T. Peanklinville, N. Y. — Mrs. Fred Myrick has for some time sold plants and flowers, and as early as possible it is intended to erect a greenhouse and open a Uorist business. MiTTiNEAGUE, MASS. — George Cooley has installed a new boiler at his green- houses on Maple street. The entire plant has been remodeled and reno- vated the past season, and the placing of the boiler finished the work. GRAVITY SOIL CARRIER In conveying Bench Soil into or out of Greenhouses, Saves Money, Labor and Wear and Tear on Benches and Houses PEIBCE BROTHERS, Waltham, Mass., use onr Gravity Soil Carrier and say "Tbe Carrier easily paid for Itself the first week we bad It la operation. ' INEXPENSIVE. For farther particulars and prices address Mathews Gravify Carrier Co., rt'^^A^urMlK: Uu oor pateat iroa BiRCh FItfiiss aii Raef Sapperti ^ mOENNINGS IRON GUTTER. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS SOr Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send for Circulars. IMLLER, CASKEY & KEE^i; , W. Oeraer Sixth and Berk Streets, VENTILATIN8 PHILADELraiA. APPARATUS Nikoteen The most eBective and economicat material there is for sprayioe plants and blooms. 1^1 •■_^..^i____ IsskillfuUy extract- •^■■^^'■'^^'■" bacco and carefully refined: It Is clean and easy to apply. ^I*|_^ A. -^ .^ -^ does the work when INlKOtCCn va,orized either in * ^ "M*^^ ■^'^^ "" pans, on pipes or •vera flame. Foil Pint Bottles. SI .60. Nikoteen Aphis Ponk Specially prepared for fumigatlne clased houses. It vaporizes the Nkotine evenlr and without waste. Nothing keeps a bonaa free from Aphis so cheaply. Price $6.50 per case of 12 paraffined boxes. All Seedsmen. THE BEST Bug Killer and Bloom Saver For PROOF Write to P. R. PALETHORPE COMPANY, OweniboFO.Ky <^3nUon the American Florist when writint ' Carman's Antipest INSECTICIDE AND FUNGICIDE For tlie Garden, Orchard and Greenbonse Non-poisonons and harmless to vesetatjoo. KUls Green Fly, Aphides, Bark Lice, Thrlps, Mealy Bug, Red Spider, Scale, Wire Worms, Ants and Sings. This is the Grower's Friend. Handy to nse. cheap and effective, mixes readily in water. Destroys all insect pests and keeps down filth. Circulars on appli- cation. $1.50 per gallon. Also in qnarts. half gallons and in bulk. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., FLUSHING, N. T. Approved by the New York State Aerlcal- tnral Dept. Certificate No. 223. July 8. 1910 Guaranteed under Insecticide act. 1910 Serial No. 91 of U. S. Agricultural Dept. Uention the American Florist when writing 13«2 The American Florist. fan. 6, Davenport, la. The busiest days of the year have passed and after looking over the rec- ords, we can honestly say that they have been record-brealiing ones. A few say, however, that the sales did amount to as mucli as in 1910. But the ma- jority claim it was the greatest in the history of the city. Miss Tierney, head saleslady for Bills Floral Co., stated this was the banner Christmas and more stock could have been sold had it been on hand. Miss Woltman did a big business and sold more plants than ever before. Replys from the other florists were most all in the same vein. The weather could not have been bet- ter for the customers or the dealer if it had been made to order — fine, bright, warm days which saved a lot of worry, for plants were delivered in open wa- gons. All in all, Christmas was a big day for all concerned. More plants of moderate prices were sold than ever before, which was true also of holly and greens. Had there been snow on the ground we doubt if there could have been found a pound of holly un- sold. As the weather for two weeks prior to Christmas had been bright and warm, every greenhouse was overflow ing with blossoms, so to speak, therebq more satisfied customers, as very little stock had to be brought in. Christmas week was also a very busy one, with the many balls, receptions, entertain- ments, etc., of society, and there was no surplus of any one thing. New Year's day is not looked forward to by the florists to any great extent. However, quite a numlier of advance orders are in the flies which no doubt will clean up everything that is now on the market. The old year is going out rather rough, the glass at 10 above and the wind blowing at about 30 miles per hour. But then it will take quite a severe storm to blow the smile off of the faces of Henry G. Pauli, Bills Floral Co., John T. Temple, and the rest of the clan. CLUB MEETING. Notwithstanding the rush that is now on a large number laid down their holly wreaths, etc., long enough to at- tend the monthly meeting of the Tri- city Florists' Club, which was held at the home of John Staack, Moline, and no one regretted so doing, for a most enjoyable and interesting time was had. "Roses, Indoor Culture," and "Commercial Fertilizers" were the topics for the evening and interesting points were brought out by the differ- ent members. Methinks several of the members could make a fine living as lecturers by the way they handled the various topics. After other routine matters were gone over the club ad- journed to the dining room, where a fine supper was in waiting and a social hour was enjoyed. Henry Pauli will entertain the club at his home in Dav- enport on January 11, at which meet- ing the subject of "Insects" will be the main topic. You fellows who have in- sects bring them along and we will teach you how to rid yourself of them. This is a poor joke, but we can't al- ways be serious. C. O. E. Boehm, superintendent of Davenport parks, celebrated his forty- sixth birthday last week. Theodore Ewoldt celebrated his birthdav De- cember 1.3 but as Ted is a member of the Bachelor's club he is not giving his age away. Still he says he's about 26. John Staack also had a celebration of the same kind on the same day. Thirteen is not unlucky for John for he has a wife, several fine children and a fine business. Uncle John Temple was elected treasurer of a local order for the fifty- fifth time. Who says the florists are not an honest lot? A Happy New Year to the trade. T. E. Attentlonll Glass Buyersll GREENHOUSE GLASS. Yon will save money if yon obtain onr prices before you bny. Qnality A No. L Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most dnrable wfadte paint for this purpose Half barrels, (86 gallons) per gal., $1.76. 6 gal. pails, per gal., $1,80. H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, ■WHOLESALE GLASS AND PAINTS, Long Distance Phone 551^59 jfj^ WashingioH Bsulevvd, NICAGO. Monroe 4994. „ ,. , , o. • Near Desplalnes Street. mention the Americayi Florist when writing Florists ! INSURE YOUR PLANTS at but ■ trifling cost WINTER Over Half a Million in uae by Florists, etc. The cost of heating is only TWO CENTS for TWELVE HOURS CONTIN- nODS HEAT. Send for descr ptive circular to WAGON HEATER LEHMAN BROS., JAS. W. ERRINQER, MANUFACTURERS. General Western Sales Agent, 1 0 Bond St., NEW YORK. 20 £. Randolph St., CHICAGO mention the American Florist when writxny Pecky Cypress Pecky Cypress is the greatest money saver discOTered in years. Will last at least three times as long as any other wood for bench material. We can make immediate shipments at all timet from our large stock. Ship Lap, Drop Siding* Sheathing, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. WRITE FOR PRICKS. ADAM SGHILLO LUMBER GO. Hawtborne and Weed Sis., CHICAGO. Tclcpbones: Lincoln 410and411 CUT FLOWER AND Design Boxes All liiet. linful prices. Write. C. C PoUworth Co., MaWAUKEE. EVANS' Improved Challenge Ventilating Apparatus Write for Illustrated Cataloe Qnaker City Machine Works, h icbmond, Ind RtED & KELLER, 122 W. ZSth St.. NKW YORK. FLORIST'S SUPPLIES. We Mannfactnre all Onr tl euU Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers in Glass- ware. Pottery, Decorative Qreeas and ill florists' RequlsHes. igi2. The American Florist. 1363 OF HISH GRADE." Boilers For GREENHOUSES Set Our Cataloi^ue. ^^:^t GIBLIN k CO., Utica, liY. Si Crimped Invisible Superior Carnation Staple (patent applied for.) For repairing Split Caroatlons. 1000 for 50 cents postpaid. Sample free, F. W. WAITS, 293 Main St.. Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rast GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best. Last forever. Ot*i 30.000 poands DOw in nse. A sare preveDtatlvt of (liilsIipplDg. ESective OD laree or small glass KiST to drlva. Easy to eitract. Two sizes H acd h, 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra: 7 lbs. for $2JS0 IS lbs, for $6.00, by ei press. For sale by the trada RANDOLPH a McCLEMENTS, Snccessors to Ctaas. T. Slebert. Banm a Beatt; Sts., Pittsbnrg Mention the American Florist when writing SO% SAVED Pipes, Flues aad CaslDKS thoronckly oyerbauled aad maraa tsed. Oreeiibeaa« Fittiors of aTery deacriptioo, ILLINOIS PIPE a MFG. 00^ 211B».4e«er>on St.. CHICAGO A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colon, C/cai tieayes, Metal DeBipia and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — 404412 East 34ih St.. NEW YORK. WE are way ahead of last year in the volume of our collection business; but still we can do yet more. Do not wait but send us now all your over due accounts. Rates and methods on appli- cation. Hi liiioDil Flotitt's Bovd of Trade ,riwto%( Let na quote yon on new and second-band BOILERS, PIPE, FiniNGS, 6LASS, GrNDbottsa Lumber, Tools, Sash, Etc. METROPOUTAN MATERIAL CO., 1394-1412 Metropolitan Ave., BrockIyn,N.Y TIMF K MftlMFV Save H the time sjeening yout liniL IJ munui designs by using Florista' Oreenlns Pina. 20c per lb., and you get from 1000 to 1100 to the lb. Ten lbs. or over, 16c per lb. Write for prices on larger quantities. Wm . Schlatter & Son . Sprinefleld Mass. The Early Advertisement Gets Tliere Sound Greenhouse Building Methods. When Your Order for a Greenhouse Reaches Our Factory, We Make Accurate Detailed Drawings for the Various Parts Going into Your house. ONE man is an expert on the wood parts— he does that; another does the iron, another with engineering experience knows about stress and strains and directs the size and kinds of supports atd fittings, and so on. Then the lay-out man indicates the length to which the pieces are to be cut and directs where all holes shall be drilled so that tha house will go together like clockwork. We tell yon these things just to show yon that we have completely out-grown that state of having so-called "all- around men" who do a little of everything in every line (and not much of anything that's really dependable.) You know that the only way a man can be an expert is to direct all his time and attention, heart and soul, to some one thing. That's the kind of men our organization is made up of. The kind of men whose service you get from us at no more expenditure in the end than for the "Jack -of- all- trades" kind who are full of guesses. Write us. Hitchings & Company Write to Our Main Offices and Factory, ELIZABETH, N. J. or caU at our New York Office, 1 170 Broadway. KROESCHELL BOILERS Consume the least coal. KROESCHELL BOILERS Will furnish plenty of heat to the piping. KROESCHELL BOILERS Quickly responds to all weather changes. KROESCHELL BOILERS The most powerful hot water boiler ever designed, KROESCHELL BOILERS Heating more glass by hot water than any other boiler. SEND FOR NEW CAT.\IvOGUE. DO IT TODAY. KROESCHELL BROS. CO., 152 W. Erie St., Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing 1864 The American Florist. fan. 6, GORHAM & CHAPLINE PRINTERY i$3-50 Close Price* on all Kinds of Printing Pontiac BIdg, Harrison & Dearborn Sts., Chicago 1000 Letter Heads.... 1000 Envelopes BICHBINDER BROS., BlS-ZOMilwaakeeATc, CHICAGO. Florists* Ice Boxes MaDulacturers and Dealers of Store and Office Fixtures. Wired Toofhpicks 10.000.11.75: SO.000.t7.50. MaDofactnred by W J. COWEE, BerUn, N. T. Stmpla free. For sale by dealeri. Denver, Colo. We have been in the grip of a severe cold wave for several weeks. The ther- mometer has registered near or below zero nearly every night. The cold wave was accompanied by snow Christmas week, making it difficult to make de- liveries and giving the growers and store men plenty of work wrapping plants. Considering all, it was a very good Christmas and nearly everybody disposed of the bulk of their stock. Azaleas, poinsettias and cyclamen took the lead in plants. There was a shortage of American Beauties and Riehmonds, and many orders had to be refused. Killarneys and Brides were in good shape and supply, though there were few left over. Red and dark pink carnations were in demand, light pink and white lagging a little, some being left over. Violets were not so plentiful and did not sell well, due to the ex- ceedingly cold weather. Holly was in poor condition and there was a good deal left over. NOTES. The regular meeting of the Colorado Florists' Club will be held January 1.5. A new feature at this meeting will be a display of cut flowers and plants. All the growers have been asked to bring the best they have in this line either in new or older varieties. The following expect to attend the conventions of American Rose Society and American Carnation Society at De- troit : J. A. Valentine, N. A. Benson, Emil Glauber, Wm. Grimes and A. H. Bush. The cyclamens sent out by the Park Floral Co. were in excellent condition and found ready buyers. They were also fortunate in getting in some good rhododendrons. Louis Kintzele has recovered from a severe cold, contracted several weeks ago, and is able to be about again. Elitch-Long Greenhouses had some fine blooms of the chrysanthemum Mary Elitch for the Christmas sales. Daniels & Fisher had the decoration for the Denver Club's mid-winter ball, held December 29. The poinsettias grown by Ben Boldt were in good shape and easily disposed of. Visitors : Chas. Swayger, supervisor of grounds at Fort Russell, Cheyenne, Wyo.; Carl H. Hagemeyer, J. W. Smith. John Berry and Ed Johnson, Colorado Springs: H. A. Richardson, Delta; M. R. Clippinger, Laramie, Wyo.; Chas. H. Garwood, Cheyenne, Wyo.; S. Knudsen and Mrs. F. A. Haenselman, Boulder. E. P. N. 'TOR Tll[ BEST RESlllTS" Use a Superior Return Flue Boiler for Greenhouse Heating Superior Machine & 846-848 W. Superior St., SEND FOR CATALOGUE Boiler Woriis CHICAGO, UL ARE YOL GOING TO BUILD? IF you are, get our catalogues and estimates. Our prices are right, construc- tion up-to date, material h'ghest in quality. Tell tis what you are interested in and we will send proper catalogue John C. Moninger Co., 902 Blackhawk Street, Chicago. DON'T Let price be the only consideration. King Greenhouses Satisfy the most discriminating, because they are strong and lasting and easy to keep in repair. They keep you from WORRY and give you time to grow things, and that is what a green- houseman wants. Send for Question Blanks. KING CONSTRUCTION CO. Home Olfice and Factory: NORTH TONA WANDA, N.Y. Eastern Sales Office : No. 1 Madison Avenue, NEW YORK. Lock the door before the horse is stolen, and insure your glass before it is broken. For paticulars concerninf Hall loaorance, addreaa JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary SADDLE RIVXR. N. J. Uention the American Florist when writing BURNED CLAY Tile Benches and Tile Bottoma Glvea reanlta.Three styles of beDChea.inclnding Iron Pipe Frame, with Tile Bottom and Sidea. Write for deacriptlve circular and delivered pricea. Aoy aize benches. TUe Sides THE CAMP CONDUIT CO. Garfield BldE.. Cleveland, O, IE Amerigm ILomst Rmerica is "the Prnw of the UesseI; there may be mare cam fart Amidships, but we are the hrst ta touch Unknown Seas," Vol. XXXVII. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, JANUARY 13, 1912. No. 1232 TheAmerigan Florist TWENTT-SIXTH YeAB. Copyright, 1912. by American Florist Company Entered as Second-Class Matter Nov. 11. 1891. at the Post Otfice at Chicago, Illinois. under act of March 3, 1879. Pdblished Evert Sathbdat by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address; Ameflo, Chicago Subscription. United States and Mexico. 81.00 a year; Canada 82.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August, 1901. Address all correspondence subscriptions, et6. , American Florist Co. , 440 S. Dearborn St. , Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officekb — Richard Vincent, Jr., Haiti more, Md.. President; August Poehlmann, Chicago. Vice-Pres.; John Young, New Yorlf, Sec'y; W. F. Kabting, Buffalo. N. Y., Treas. Next meeting at Chicago, August, 1913. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Twenty-sixth annual convention to be held at Milwauiiee. Wis., 1912. John J. Stephens, Columbus, O., Pres. ; Bkllet Lawbon, Jr.. River Grove, III., Sec'y-Treas. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Annual convention and exhibition November, 1913. Charles H.Tottt, Madisou, N. J., Presi- dent; C.W . Johnson. Morgan Park, 111 . . Secretary AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition at Detroit, Mich., January 10-12. 1912. A. Farenwald. Ros- lyn. Pa., President; Philip Bbietmeter, Detroit, Mich., Vice-President; Benjamin Hammond, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N, Y., Secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at Detroit, Mich., January 10-12, 1912. J. A. Val- entine, Denver, Colo.. President; A. F.J. Baur. Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indian- apolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Next maeting and exhibition, August, 1913. I.S.HIHDBIOKSON, Floral Park, N.Y., President: L. Ubbtox Qasi, Orange, Mass., Secretary. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next meeting at Boston, Mass.. 1912. W. H, Dninc, Kantai City, Mo., Pres.; F. L. MULroRD Washington, D. O., S*o'7-Tr«as. Ready Reference Ads. Page 1407. SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Geraniums. After the holiday trade there will be room enough to space out the gerani- ums and other bedding stock. The cuttings that were placed in flats, and the young stock in 2-inch pots, should be shifted to the 3-inch size and spaced on the benches so that a good growth is encouraged. As soon as well estab- lished in these pots the top can be cut off and another cutting obtained. All the young stock possible should be taken from the plants selected in the fall for propagating purposes, for all the cuttings from which it is expected to produce good sized plants should be in the propagating bench by February 1. Any rooted after March 1 will make small plants for bedding pur- poses. The best stock for late May and early June planting should be in 4-inch pots by April, that they may be well enough established by the middle of May to begin to flower, and should have at that time three or four good branches that a succession of bloom is assured. Lilies. The lilies for Easter should be bTought into warm temperatures right after the first of the year. A house of 00° at night should bring them into perfect condition for Easter when it occurs in early April as it does this year. Those that are in 4-inch pots should be potted in 6-inch, and we have found the best way to do this was to first place a crock in the bot- tom of the pot and cover with about an inch of soil, then place the 4-inch plant on this, filling in around the stem above the old ball. The lily al- ways throws out roots at the base of the stem when the buds form, and if potted in this manner these roots will be in soil and materially aid the plant in perfecting the bloom. With these roots covered with soil the plant also makes a much better appearance. The soil in which they are potted should be a rich compost of about the same com- position as is used in rose culture, and the plant should be firmly potted and well watered and placed in good light location where the plants will not get drawn. A plant IS to 24 inches high when in bloom with the foliage thickly studded along the stem is the one most desired at Easter, Keep the aphis down all the time by constant fumiga- tion. These little insects are the worst plague to the lily grower, for if they once get established on lilies they are very difficult to dislodge, so it is much better tp give the plants a fumi- gation every week and thus guard against them than to wait until their presence is manifest and try to kill them. This is one of the most pro- nounced cases where "An ounce of pre- vention is worth a pound of cure." Rambler Roses. Of all the exhibits made at the great flower show in Boston last spring the Rambler roses attracted the most at- tention. The varieties of these beauti- ful plants have increased rapidly and they can now be had in all the shades of red and pink and also white. The single varieties have also been greatly improved and many of these make most beautiful plants. Every grower should have a few of these for Easter, and even if they do not sell they can be grown on for next year when a finer and larger plant will be had and the wood grown this year can be propagated and if planted outside will make nice plants. Plants grown in the field and lifted this fall will have to be started the first of the year to have them in bloom for Easter; pot- grown plants can be started two weeks later. They should be firmly potted in good rose soil, and placed in a cool house, one not running higher than 45° at night, and syringed often to soften the wood. Before the eyes start into growth the plants should be tied out into the shape they are to be grown. These plants can by a little ingenuity and care be trained into any shape desired, many fancy as well as grotesque forms are now seen every year. To the inexperienced the round spreading plant should be the first at- tempted. Five or six stakes at the edge of the pot with th^, stems wound around and two or three arching over the center is the simplest form. Ex- perienced growers have them in the shape of umbrellas, large balls, ships. 1366 The American Florist. Jan. 13, and any form they desire. When the growths have got well started the plants should be moved into a tem- perature of 55° at night, and the syringing on bright days should be kept up to prevent insects from get- ting a foothold. By the middle of March the flowers, should begin to show color and if they do not a little warmer temperature will be required to have them well in bloom for the first week in April, a regular rose temperature of 60° at night will be necessary, but the flowers are not of as good color nor do they last as well if they are unduly forced. A fine as- sortment of these include Crimson Rambler, Philadelphia Rambler, Dor- othy Perkins, White Dorothy Perkins, Tausendschon, Lady Gay, Hiawatha and American Pillar, and in the Baby Ramblers, Crimson Baby, Jessie, Phyllis and Orleans. Philip J. Foley. Philip J. Foley, president-elect of the Chicago Florists' Club, is well known to the trade throughout the country. Mr. Foley is president of the Foley Mfg. Co., which makes a specialty of greenhouse construction work and ma- terials. He was born in Chicago May 12, 1867, and has been identified with the lumber interests all his business life. For nearly a quarter century he has been turning out more or less greenhouse material, making a close specialty of that line of work during the past 10 years. The Foley Mfg. Co., of which Mr. Foley is the head, has made such rapid strides that he has been obliged to abandon all other lines of work and concentrate his forces, with extended workshops and foundry, on wood and iron structures for florists and market gardeners, many of the largest estab- lishments in both lines being of his firm's workmanship, also numerous public and private greenhouses of su- perior style and equipment. The growth of the business has been so extensive that he has been compelled to open eastern offices with D. T. Connor in charge at Philadelphia and John A. Payne principal at New York. Isaac Cassidy, well known in the greenhouse construction world, joined the home office staff some months ago, and John Schreiber, who has a place all his own in the events of Chicago greenhouse- men, is the firm's latest acquisition. Mr. Foley has attended most of the national and home state conventions of the florists during the past decade and has been especially active in the promotion of Illinois legislation in the interests of the trade. A disposition to do the organization work imposed upon him with thoroughness and will- ingly has made him hosts of friends and his imposing personality and se- ductive speech have won many valu- able concessions for the trade of his native state. EVANSVTLLE, IND. — Business was much better this year than last dur- ing the holiday trades, states The Wm. Blackman Floral Co., there being a marked increase in the sale of good plants and roses. The quality of the flowers was better than last year with prices about the same, but violets were short of the demand and the supply of roses and carnations was about equal to the call. Both the sup- ply and demand for bulbous flowers was good. THE RETAIL TRADE CondDcted bv Robt. Kift. FbUadelpbia, Pa. Table Decorations. DECORATION OF AMERICAN BEAUTIES. To arrange a most effective table decoration, fill a tall light green glass vase with American Beauty roses of different lengths — a few good full- blown blooms give tone to the group- ing. Cover the vase with asparagus arranged in this manner : Wind lengths of the vines about two yards long around a good stout wire about a yard and a quarter in length, making about a dozen of these, depending upon the size of the vase and the table. Place the fullest end of the vine in the vase around the American Beauties. Then curve the wire say about ten or fifteen inches out and bend in towards vase at the foot. This should give a sort of urn shape to the body of the p. J. Foley. President-Elcct Chicago Florists' Club. vase. At the foot allow the asparagus tjiat extends beyond the wire to lay flat on the table and at the ends of these place a full blown American Beauty rose; also make a garland of full blown American Beauty roses at the base of the vase. Under the wire covered with asparagus where it bulges place on the inside a row of cluster miniature electric lights covered with red catgut. This, if carefully studied, will make a stunning decoration for the center table of a banquet hall. THE BRIDESMAID'S TABLE. Secure a large round tin receptacle, the size depending upon the table to be decorated. Enamel the inside a clear white and fill with water in which place gold fish. Around this place a hedge of lily of the valley in the center of which use a row of large yellow daisies and arrange the green as fluffily as possible so as to have a ruche of finish where it rests on the table. For each plate make a mat of four small maiden hair leaves, wired together in the center. Then arrange a ring or circle effect of yellow daisies, which should be large enough that when a good sized dinner plate is placed on it the yellow daisies will ex- tend sufficiently to make a pretty set- ting. Allow the tips of the four maiden hair fern leaves to extend be- yond the ring circle to lend it tone. In the center where the fern leaves are wired place a bunch of yellow daisies to be used as a corsage. Over this table place a large shade made of lily of the valley and yellow daisies. The wire frame should be of good size and wind the entire frame with white satin ribbon. This should be made so that a mass of lily of the valley can be placed in the center of each side and the corners covered with yellow dai- sies. Allow a fringe of lily of the val- ley to extend all around the edge of the four sides and at the end of each corner place a cluster of yellow dai- sies. At the upper edge arrange an upright border of lily of the valley. This shade should be suspended with white satin ribbons. Instead of yel- low daisies, yellow roses or yellow jonquils could be substituted. VIOLET DECORATION. On the table first place a round piece of violet velvet of suitable size and over this a piece of glass of same size and shape. In the center place a low round cut glass bowl filled with green moss and arranged with violets, which should be stemmed in bunches with the foliage arranged between the flowers. Take four glass flower hold- ers of the fancy kind now to be had at all dealers, and fill them with loose- ly arranged bunches of violets. Four such holders on opposite sides of the center bowl are a nice arrangement. From these, tiny showers of violet l-)aby ribbon with here and there a vio- let blossom can be extended from each other, interwinding them and allow- ing a few to touch the glass. Around the glass to finish the edge make a ruche effect of violets and edge with maiden hair. Corsages of violets in which a cattleya is placed finished with a violet gauze ribbon gives added tone to the decoration. YELLOW TULIPS AND FREESIA. Fill a brownish green rustic basket with yellow tulips in groups of four bulbs each allowing enough space be- tween to arrange loose bunches of free- sia, using a little Asparagus Sprengeri or plumosus sprays as a finish. Where extra foliage is necessary the green of the freesia can be used. Make a gar- land of yellow tulips and freesia with their natural foliage for the table to be placed around the basket. For dinner favors have dainty bouil- lon cups of yellow design filled with moss in the center of which place one full bloom yellow tulip and surround with freesia, tie each handle with a pretty bow of white gauze ribbon. These cups can be prettily arranged in the garland around the basket but in this case the table garland should be made of yellow tulips only and the cups filled with freesia, separating the two colors, giving the garland the yellow effect, thus making the cups with their white filling and gauze bows lend the contrast. The center basket could also be arranged effec- tively by having the tulips massed in the center and surrounded by the free- sia. A. E. Klundeb. MILFORD, Mass. — A blast fired by em- ployes of a firm of contractors con- structing a road broke many panes of glass in the greenhouse of W. D. How- ard. The contractors will make good the loss. J<)12. The American Florist. 1367 WREATH OF ROSES ON EASEL ARRANGED BY YOUNG & NUGENT, NEW YORK. 1368 The American Florist. Jan. IS, Fred. Dorner, Jr. Trcasiiri-r .American Carnation Society. J. A. Valentine. Prt'sidrnt .American Carnation Sociuty. Geo. E. Browne. Pri'sidenl Detroit Flori.sts' Club. E. A. Scribner. Hugo Schroeter. Liiirarian Detroit Floristi' Clul>, >e(rciarv Detroit Flori.sts' Cliili. OFFICERS OF THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY AND DETROIT FLORISTS' CLUB A. F. J. Baur. tar\ .\niein iui Caination Society. American Carnation Society. The iwenty-first annual convention of the American Carnation Society will convene at Detroit, Mich., on Wednesday evening, January 10, at 8 o'clocl-c p. m., the meeting opening in charge of the Detroit Florists' Club when the address of welcome and the responses of the American Carnation Society and the American Rose Soci- ety will be given. On Thursday, Jan- uary 11, at 10 a. lu.. the society will reconvene and the president's address and reports of officers and committees and routine business will be transact- ed. At the meeting of January 11 Prof. H. B. Dorner will read a paper on "The Work and Methods in Hybrid- izing of the Late Fred Dorner," and at the meeting of January 12, which con- venes at 10 o'clock a. m., Hugh Schroeter will read a paper entitled "Everybody's Flower." Following the session of Friday the board of direct- ors will hold a meeting. The annual exhibition will be held in conjunction with the convention. The judges are Eugene Dailledouze, Brooklyn N. Y.; Joseph H. Hill. Richmond, Ind.; C. W. Johnson. Morgan Park. 111.; Wil- liam Nicholson, Framinghaiu. Mass.: E. A. Stroud. Stafford, Pa.; Rfchard Witterstaetter. Cincinnati, O. Warning— Cyanide Deadly. From the frequent inquiries re- ceived from the correspondents of the trade papers and the mention so often made by horticultural writei's of the use of hydrocyanic acid gas for fumigation it must be evident to the careful read- er that this method of combating in- sect pests is inci'easing rapidly with greenhouse proprietors and with grow- ers. In all articles that have been written upon this matter it is invari- ably stated that great care must be taken in handling both the poison and the resultant gas, but too often this appears at the end of the article and may not impress the reader as it should. Cyanide of potassium is one of the most virulent poisons known today to the chemist. It works so quickly that there is generally no time to admin- ister an antidote. A very small amount placed on the tongue of a dog will cause almost instant death. It should be handled with the greatest care, the package plainly marked poison, in large letters, and placed out of the reach of any child or careless person. If it is touched with the hands they should be thoroughly washed clean at once. A small amount left under the nails might result in a fatal poison- ing. When we first began the use of this chemical the dealer from whom we purchased it informed us at once of its virulent properties and advised us in purchasing it to have it weighed out in the amount we wanted to use and placed in small paper bags and then we would not be obliged to touch igi2. The a m er ica n Fl o r i s t. 1369 Robert Rahaley. Treasurer Detroit Florists' Club, A. Farenwald. Prosident American Rose Society. J. F. Sullivan. Vice-President Detroit Florists' Club. Harry O. May. Phillip Breitmeyer. Treasurer .American Rose Society. Vice-Pn-s. ,\merican Carnation and Rose Societies OFFICERS OF AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY AND DETROIT FLORISTS' CLUB Benjamin Hammond. Secretary .\nierican Rose Society. it ourselves, and after it was weighed ■out we could not but help observe how <;areful he was to wash off all traces ■of the poison. The resultant gas from the mixture ■of cyanide of potassium, sulphuric acid and water is a deadly poison to anything that breathes. It is said that the one who first discovered it never lived to tell of the discovery, for he stood over the receptacle and ■dropped dead. 'U'hen the use of this gas was first- advocated by horticul- tural writers and experiment stations the method of dropping the cyanide into the jars which was advised was ■fay an arrangement of strings or wires that could be manipulated from the outside, but it was found that by quickly passing from jar to jar and •out of the house that the placing of the cyanide could be done in this man- ner. Even with this method, and with the added precaution of having the the house. With a little practice a cyanide of potassium done up in pa- per, which retards the formation of the gas, it is best to fill the lungs full of air before dropping the first pack- age and then not breathe until out of man can easily walk 500 or 600 feet without breathing. 'When the house is being fumigated with hydrocyanic acid gas the door should be locked and a notice posted upon it warning every one not to enter. It is best to have some method of open- ing the house in the morning without entering it. In the majority of green- houses the gas will probably all have escaped, but there is danger of enough remaining to cause a serious accident, so the doors should be first thrown open and if there is any side ventila- tion this should also be opened. There is great danger of men be- coming careless in the use of this gas, but this must be guarded against. "We read not long ago of a man who had been accustomed to fumigate his build- ings with hydrocyanic acid gas and thoroughly understood its use, but on his way home after having fumigated a house was taken suddenly sick and before aid could be administered died. He had inhaled the gas but the effect was not immediate, being stricken more than half an hour later. In us- ing cyanide of potassium it should never be forgotte.^^ that it is the strongest of poisons (many know it better as prus«ic acid), and that the gas is death tO any living thing that breathes it. CH. New Orleans, La. — The trade this year during the holidays was about 10 per cent larger than last year, states Abele Bros. There was a good supply of flowers of usual quality and the prices were about the same. Bulbous flowers were short of the demand. The sale of flowering plants showed a large increase. . 1370 The American Florist. Jan. 13, ORCHID NOTES. Cattleya Trianac Var. G. C. Roebllngf. The blooms of Cattleya Trianse, var. G. C. Roebling, which we illustrate, were exhibited by Charles Bond of Na- perville, 111., at the meeting of the Chi- cago Florists' Club December 4. This is an exceedingly rare variety of Cat- tleya Trianse, there being but a very few known in cultivation and they are valued at very high figures. The plant from which the flowers exhibited were cut was received in a recent importa- tion, and bore this year, ten blooms. The flowers are very large, the sepals and petals being nearly pure white. The lip instead of having the purple Shade of C. Trianse, is more bluish in color, perhaps better described as a shade of lilac, and the throat is suf- fused with yellow. The flowers at- tracted a great deal of attention at the meeting, for they were beautiful specimens of exquisite color. Mr. Bond has been very successful in the culture of orchids, shipping his flowers to the Chicago market, where they are han- dled by the A. L.. Randall Co. Calanthes. These beautiful orchids rank high among winter flowering plants, and in gardens where there is a brisk demand for choice cut flowers during the dull months of the year they are worthy of extensive cultivation. The tall, arching flower spikes, when perfectly developed, are most graceful, and render well- grown plants very striking objects. Whether used for the embellishment of the conservatory, the adornment of the dwelling house, or the decoration of the dinner table, they are invariably admired. For the latter purpose prob- ably no flower surpasses them in grace and beauty, and when used in associa- tion with a few fronds of Nephrolepsis Piersoni they are seen to excellent ad- vantage. March is the best time to begin their cultivation, for at that period the pseudo bulbs commence new growth, states a grower in the Gardeners' Mag- azine. Several bulbs may be placed in a fair-sized pan, or they can be grown separately in 32-sized pots. Either method gives good results, and it is simply a matter of the kind of speci- mens required when in bloom. Those in pans form striking objects for use in an uncut state. The pots, or pans, must be perfectly clean, and well crocked. Various composts are rec- ommended for the successful cultivation of calanthes, and no doubt all give good results. I have found a mixture con- sisting of equal parts of good fibrous loam and dried cow manure suits them admirably. This should be carefully pulled to pieces by hand, and have a little crushed charcoal and silver sand mixed with it. In this calanthes thrive and produce strong pseudo-bulbs, and stout handsome flower spikes. In potting make the bulbs quite firm, and leave a space of about half an inch at the top of the pots. During the early stages of growth moisture at the root must be given with care, as a satu- rated rooting medium will often result In the dreaded leaf spot disease. Spray them overhead twice daily when fine, also damp the vacant spaces of the house between times, shade lightly from bright sunshine, and maintain a minimum temperature of 70 degrees until September, when five degrees less will be more suitable. When the pots are full of roots liquid manure and soot water will be beneficial, and these may be mixed or given at alternate wa- terings. This I find is more helpful than applying a top-dressing of a pre- pared compost. Should any scale or other insect pests put in an appearance they should be destroyed by the application of some approved insectide. During the au- tumn gradually expose the plants to more sun by removing the shading early in the afternoon. From then onward give water more sparingly, but continue to feed while the flower spikes are de- veloping. Do not withhold water en- tirely, however, until about January, when it will be necessary to give the bulbs a rest. Calanthes are the most attractive when the flower spikes are in contrast with their own foliage, and when the leaves can be kept fresh, while they are John A. Evans. One of the S. .\. F. Directors .Appointed bv President Vincent. in flower, it will be an advantage; if water is not withheld too soon it is pos- sible to keep the leaves in a fresh state for some considerable time. Rather than retain dingy foliage, however, cut off leaves that are not in a fresh state, and fill in the base with adiantums, asso- ciate small palms as foliage with the flowers. When they are in bloom a temperature of about 60 degrees is the most suitable, and the atmosphere must be kept fairly dry, or the flowers will quickly damp. There are several meri- torious varieties, but C. Veitchi, a beau- tiful rich pink, with an almost white throat, is probably the most charming and effective for general purposes. C. Bella, C. vestita rubro-oculata, and C. vestita lutea are all attractive, and worthy of cultivation. Portland, Obe. — Every flowering plant and most of the decorative stock that we had for the holiday sales was sold, writes Clarke Bros. In cut flow- ers the supply was very good, we be- lieve fully equal to the demand, and the prices were somewhat lower in some instance©. Chrysanthemums were the "money bringers" and there were many fine blooms on the market, but there was no oversupply of bulbous flowers. The amount of business was about the same as was done in the year previous. THE CARNATION. Preparlns: Benches for Propagating. In preparing for cuttings first clean the bench thoroughly with a hose, and when dry, give it a good coat of white- wash, not merely a sprinkling but a good washing that will soak into all the corners and cracks. Then prepare for good drainage. There are a great many ways by which this can be done and we have tried several. Right here we wish to mention a method that is largely used but does not prove satis- factory, namely by nailing strips of wood over the cracks of the benches. The moisture will in time swell the strips and thus make a practically wa- ter-tight bench. The result then Is that the sand becomes soggy and often a batch of damped-ofC cuttings. Now, in preparing a bench that will give good satisfaction, do it in this man- ner : After having cleaned and white- washed the bench, take common bricks and lay them over the cracks. If the bench is made of six-inch boards the bricks when in place will leave furrows about four inches wide. Fill these fur- rows up with coarse sand or cin- ders to a level with the bricks. On top of this, put the propagating sand, which should be sharp and clean, whether you use sand from a bank or lake sand. If the bench is five inches high, level off the sand even with the top board, and when ready to insert the cuttings, give it a good soaking and pound it down as hard and smooth as possible. On a wide bench stretch a string down the center the length of the bench, and work on one side, as it is much easier than trying to reach across the entire bench. Put the cut- tings one-half inch apart with the rows two inches apart. The best cuttings are those taken from the flowering stem. They are not as large as cuttings taken from low- er breaks but they are easier to root and when potted will make a much better plant. These cuttings (from the flowering stem) will need very little trimming. Smoothing the heel with a sharp knife is all that is necessary. After this is done, place the cuttings in about half an inch of water for about two hours or more so they will take up all the water they can before putting them in the cutting bench. Cuttings thus treated will not wilt and will root much quicker than cuttings taken right from the plant and put in the bench without standing in water. We differ with a great many regarding the temperature in the propagating house. Instead of having the tempera- ture 50° in the house and 60° in the sand, as most growers do. We prefer a temperature of 40° in the house and 55° in the sand. Do not shade the cuttings at this temperature during the month of December, January and February, as it is not necessary or ad- visable. In warm and shaded houses, the cuttings are more liable to damp off during the winter months and the cutting is sure to be soft. In a cool house, all the sun they get at this time of year will not do any harm and it is surprising to see how small is the tendency of the cuttings to wilt, and when rooted, a plant is secured that ' is stocky, instead of one that is of a soft and lanky growth. P. W. Petebson. igi2 The American Florist. 1371 CATTLEYA TRIAN« VAR. Q. C. ROEBLING. Grown by Charles Bond, Naperville, 111. Novelties Of 1911. We can now form some idea of the ■qualities of the 1911 novelties, yet we must not be too severe in our judg- ment, but give them further trial if they show any inclination to respond to our soil and treatment. Many times the cuttings of a novelty are received late or are not up to our own selected stock and consequently suffer in com- parison with our own standard varie- ties the first season. Take as an in- stance the variety Pink Delight, which -was condemned by a majority of the western growers the first season after its introduction as not up to the pres- -ent-day standard, but our eastern friends found out its requirements and mastered its peculiarities, and this season it is grown in such large num- bers both east and west as to be classed among the leading standards. The same applies to the variety, Mrs. C W. Ward, last season with us. We cannot say that we had fair success with it and many other growers' stock wi saw growing were the same way, but by careful selection of the cuttings and the growing of the plants under our own method, Mrs. Ward is proving one of the very best varieties of its color that we have ever grown, in fact, it has won a place at the head of its class, of the 1911 varieties as we find them. The first place on the list we must give to Gloriosa. Our stock of this variety was obtained from the cuttings rooted March 15 and arrived the latter part of that month, so naturally the plants are not up to some of the other -varieties in size, but they have made good growth and are now producing a steady cut of fancy blooms of an even shade of true pink, which are eagerly sought after by the buyer every day. The color, form of flower, calyx and stem are all good and with us it is a much better grower than Pink Delight and is producing more flowers to the plant. The only drawback to it that we find is that it is shy on making cuttings, every growth running up to a blooming shoot. White Wonder is another variety that is making good as regards qual- ity of flower and freedom. It is con- siderably freer in bloom than White Perfection, but so far it has been a little weak in stem, which it must overcome to beat out White En- chantress as the best all-round com- mercial white carnation. Washington, the deep cerise pink sport of Enchantress, is proving all that' was claimed for it and should continue to gain in popularity, it be- ing one of the Enchantress family which nearly all can grow success- fully. Bonfire is, as its name implies, a scarlet carnation full of fire. It cer- tainly is one of the finest colors among the reds; the form of the bloom and the calyx are good, so is the stem, the weakest thing about the variety being the growth of the plant. It appears to be shy on making a good plant and takes a good deal after Victory in this respect. White House is a very large white bloom, but with us it does not come up to White Enchantress, and it will have to hustle to hold a place. Princess Charming is a fine flower when well done and the color is held even, but our estimation of this va- riety is that, it must be classed as strictly fancy and it has a hard row to hoe in competition with the pres- ent list of light pink varieties. Pocahontas is a very fine deep crimson flower as we have seen It staged, but not having grown any we cannot speak about it as to its plant growth. There are a few others sent out in 1911 that we have not had the opportunity to grow or see growing, so cannot speak of them. "the general routine of the work in the carnation houses at the present time is to follow up everything to en- courage a steady growth. If the plants have been subjected to a higher tem- perature to increase the cut for the holidays, then they must be gradually brought back to the normal tempera- ture conditions again, but extreme jumps from one degree of temperature to another must be avoided or a big crop of bursted calyces will be the re- sult. This is also a very critical time as regards the watering, and the soil must b > kept at an even degree of moisture, leaning a little to the wet side rather than the dry, for the plants to continue In a satisfactory condition; but extremes either way, wet or dry, must be avoided. Keep a sharp look- out for aphis. They will be found very persistent in getting down in the new growths if regular fumigations are not followed up. C. W. JOHNSON. New York — The Smart Set Floral Co., 2297 Broadway, assigned for the benefit of its creditors to Edwin B. Koenig. 1372 The American Florist. /an. /J, THE ROSE. Grafting. Everything should be in readiness by January 15 for grafting. If the Manetti stocks liave not arrived or been procured they should be ordered at once. Stoclis seem to be rather late arriving this season, and it is not al- ways an easy matter to procure A No. 1 stock when ordering them off hand. And I should suggest here, that in order to be on the safe side it is im- portant to place orders for stocks dur- ing the summer inonths. Always order about 25 per cent more than is actu- ally required. This allows for a se- lection of prime stocks, providing, of course, the stocks run fairly regular and arrive in good condition. This plan will,, as a rule, get the stocks to the grower at an earlier date. However, on the arrival of the stocks, open them up in a cool place and keep them at a temperature of about 45 degrees, and give them' a good soaking. After they have laid over night they should be potted off as rapidly as possible, using 2%-inch pots and a* good rose compost, one part well rotted cow manure and four parts soil. The soil should be fairly moist, but not sticky, and should be free from frost. If dry soil is used it will be a difficult matter to keep well rooted stocks from raising in the pots. New pots should be used if possible, but if old they should be carefully washed to avoid fungus in the close temperature of the grafting case. The new pots should be soaked and allowed to drain off before pot- ting. Now and then it will be found necessary to trim off a few of the roots to get them into the pots, but otherwise very little root pruning should be done. Place the potted stocks in a cool place, away from sunlight; very often they can be placed under a carnation table. The temperature should be about 48 degrees to 50 degrees. Sprinkle the soil under the tables with air slaked lime and cover with a good layer of ashes, or there may be some trouble experienced with earth worms. In about two weeks or a little longer, by knocking out a plant here and there and finding root action starting, showing short white feeders, the stocks have then reached the stage where they may be handled. Never let the soil in the pots become dry. They should be kept a little on the wet side and the tops sprayed frequently to prevent wilting. If a great amount of stocks are to be handled they can be heeled in cold frames free from frost and potted off as needed. Care should be taken to have the temperature cool enough to have the tops remain dor- mant until root action takes place, so as to get the full flow of sap as soon as they are worked and placed in the heat. In _ reference to the grafting cases, we have on several occasions described the construction in these columns, so the arrangement of the case must be more or less familiar with the grow- ers now. The main points must be a sufficient amount of bottom heat (en- closed) to bring the temperature up to SO degrees in the coldest weather, and a valve arrangement to control the heat. The case should also be placed next to a partition where it can get plenty of overhead light but no sun- shine without having to shade the sash. AVhen constructing the case be sure to arrange it so as to be easy to get at in transferring the plants, etc., and stay it strongly at each sash joint to prevent warping. Small lightweight sash constructed especially for the grafting case will give better results by far than a make- shift affair. At the same time as a substitute to save time a case can be made with stationary sash bars placed to take 16x24 glass, the 24-inch way butted, with a tight Joint at the top, and bottom edges to keep the case tight. This style of case is not con- venient, but it offers the best way to get a good strike at short notice. The roof of the case should have a good slope, 24 inches high at the back and 12 to 14 inches at the front on a case three feet six inches wide is about right. Whitewash the case inside thor- oughly with hot lime, to which should be added sulphur when slacking. When quite dry stop all the cracks with moss JOA/ES A Novel Advertisement. and place a layer of moss an inch thick over the bottom; then cover this with an inch layer of screened coal ashes, packed firmly, and saturate with hot water. Test the case for tempera- ture for several days before placing any grafts in it. Remember the case must contain a great amount of moist heat in order to keep the scions from wilting until they are well united. So be sure to have sufficient bottom cov- ering and to soak the ashes every day ahead of the setting up. There should be no way possible for the bottom heat to escape into the case or all other precautions will be so much wasted effort. Now start operations by selecting the stocks that are started enough as described; have a couple of roomy .iars of fresh water handy; also two good knives very sharp : one for the scions and one for the Manetti stock; two shallow vessels filled with fresh water to place the scions in after shaping them, and some strands of raffia cut in 12-inch lengths divided into handy sizes and moistened. We are now ready for the scions. They should be taken from flower stems left when cutting the buds, as we always leave an extra eye for this purpose, unless when using the whole stem, it is better in this instance to snap out the buds as they show a fair amount of color several days before they are to b& used so as to firm the wood and plumb the eyes. Do not attempt to use wood covered with spider or mildew — the foliage must be absolutely clean. Do- not use an eye that has started into growth. Make a slanting cut about half an inch in length carefully and a corresponding cut on the Manetti stock as close to the pot as can be handily tied. Tie the scion to the stock firmly and have the tie extend beyond the splice at top and bottom and place each flat full into the case as soon as filled. Never let the scions become the least wilted; spray each lot of plants with hand sprinkler or bulb when placing them and close the sash, quickly. The best graft is a perfect splice where the bark of scion and stock match perfectly, but this is not essential if the bark on one side matches perfectly. Very small .scions can be grafted at one side of the stock. In doing this cut the scion the same, but cut the Manetti square across and remove a slice at one side to fit the scion. The case should not require any at- tention for six or eight days if it has been properly prepared. Of course, if the foliage should become dry, the plants will have to be sprayed over, losing no time in doing so. In about ten to fourteen days, according to con- ditions, a label can be inserted, the flat } way, under the sash and by this time- the eyes will have started some. At the least show of wilting close imme- diately, spraying lightly before doing so. A good plan is to wait until the callous joint begins to ripen or turn dark before doing any airing and a good time to allow the case air is during the night, instructing the night man carefully in reference to tempera- ture, etc. Under ordinary conditions, with proper handling, the grafts can be removed from the case by allow- ing or increasing the air gradually in about three and one-half to four weeks. Some of the principal causes of fail- ure are as follows : Case too dry, soil too dry in pots, bruised scions from, careless handling, leaky case either at the top or bottom, airing case too soon, poor selection of wood for scions, stocks dry with no root action, over- heated case and fungus caused from dirty pots or a carelessly prepared case. If fungus starts, which is easily noted by the foliage turning black and falling, it is best to spray the plants with lime water, after clean- ing oft the affected foliage. If the stocks should throw up strong suckers from the soil these should be removed with a knife before they get too much of a start. We have always found grafted plants to be far superior to own-root stocks with the exception of American Beauty or those varieties that show a remarkable tendency to break profuse- ly from the bottom when grown on own roots; also where the soil is com- paratively of a sandy nature, under the latter conditions the strong feed- ing Manetti seems especially well suited. E. ALAMEDA, Calif. — A. Gyfelbrecht, one of the partners of the Alameda Floral Co., was seriously injured by a train of the Southern Pacific Railroad, De- cember 24, the horse which he was driving being killed and the wagon smashed. He was removed to the Oak- land hospital where it was found he was suffering from head and internal injuries. igi2. The a mer i c'a n Fl o r i s r. 1373 Chrysanthemum Seger's White. Thp chix .santheniiiMi Segor's White which \vp ilhislratf is a sport of that well-known and popular anemone Gar- za, being larger and more beautiful than that variety. It is one of the best varieties to grow for cut flowers, being adapted to all Itinds of fioral w'ork. It originated with Henry Seger, 1512 West Twenty-second street, in Wash- ington Heights, Chicago, and was a great favorite with the retail trade last season. Mr. Kerrigan has been very success- ful in the cultivation of flowers in the far northern land, and this year has made a specialty of chrysanthemums and has included in the varieties grown many of the latest novelties. The blooms are of exceptionally fine grade, and as the houses are built be- side the track of the Temiskaming and Northern Ontario railway the beauti- ful flowers can be seen by patrons of the road and are greatly admired, making a bright spot of beauty in this [CHRYSANTHEMUM SEGERS WHITE. A Novel Advertisement. The accompanying illustration is of a pumpkin grown by Harvey M. Cook of Avondale, Pa., across whose brilliant fat yellow side is emblazoned the words, "Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa.," in recognition of their world-wide fame as rose and flower specialists and their noted hybridizer, Antoine Wintzer, and was displayed at West Grove where it attracted much interest. This novel plan opens a valuable way for enterprising seeds- men to advertise their products at county and state fairs. Floriculture In the Far North. The southern border of Canada is, to the majority of people, considered about the northern limit for horticul- tural and floricultural pursuits, and north of that the "Land of Snow." But about six years ago a territory was opened through an almost un- known country and called New On- tario, and here are now produced some of the finest cereals and vege- tables grown in the Dominion. In this new country, D. Kerrigan has built a greenhouse at Englehart, located some 400 miles north of Toronto, and an ex- hibition of the chrysanthemums grown in this house was recently made in Dunlop's show window at Toronto, which attracted considerable atten- tion, and Manager Geraghty of this store is quoted in the press as saying that they were finer than anything produced in Toronto at the same time of the year, the flowers seeming to reach maturity much earlier than they do farther south. northern land. In addition to the chrysanthemums Mr. Kerrigan also grows roses and carnations, and Amer- ican Beauty roses are produced of very fine quality. A large quantity of bed- ding stock is grown for the beautify- ing of the stations of the railroad from North Bay to Cochrane, which work is under the supervision of this florist. The Ontario Department of Agri- culture has fitted up an exhibition car, which it has sent through the provinces, containing samples of the products of this new section, which has created great interest and attracted the attention of many settlers to the possibilities of New Ontario. OBITUARY. l*Iichael Murphy. iMiijhael Murphy, one of the leading gardeners of Newport. R. I., died Jan- uary 1, aged 73 years. He suffered a stroke of apoplexy Friday afternoon, December 29, and never recovered con- sciousness. He had been a resident of Newport for several years, having had charge of many noted places. He was head gardener for John Knower for 25 years, on the Daniel Parrish estate, now the residence of Col. Astor, the Theodore Phinney estate and for 14 years with Harry Payne Whitney. Some of the most beautiful table dec- orations for dinners and luncheons were the results of Mr. Murphy's ef- forts. He is survived by a wife and, six children. Edwin Allen. Edwin Allen, head of the firm of Ed- win Allen & Son, New Brunswick, N. J., and a pioneer in the nursery busi- ness, died at his ' home December 23 in his ninety-third year, having been ailing for two years. Mr. Allen was born in Norfolk, Conn., and entered the nursery business in New Bruns- wick in 1845, later purchasing a tract of 100 acres on George's Road, where he conducted an extensive business. He is survived by four children, Edwin, Jr. (who will continue the business), William, Nathan and Calista. Frank Wedring'. Frank Wedring, a prominent florist of New Castle, Ind., died from a stroke of apoplexy December 21, aged 28 years. He is survived by his wife. The funeral services were conducted De- cember 23 from St. Ann's church. M.4MAR0NECK, N. Y. — The business of the late Thornwald Jensen will be conducted by his widow and son, Mrs. Sophie Jensen and Christian Jfensen. --^* CHRYSANTHEMUMS GROWN BY D. KERRIGAN, ENGLEHART, ONT., CAN. 1374 The American Florist. Jan. 13, TheAmerican Florist 1885 TwENTT Sixth Yeae 1913 Subscription, United States and Mexico, 81.00 a year, Canada 52.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, S2.50 Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. "When sending us change of address always send be old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier f possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS Suggestions for plant growers 1365 — Geraniums 1365 — Lilies 1365 — Rambler roses 1365 Philip J. Foley (portrait) 1366 The retail trade 1366 — Table decorations 1366 — Wreath of roses on easel (illus.) 1367 American Carnation Society (portraits) 1368 Warning — c.vanide deadly 136S American Rose Society (portraits) 1369 Detroit Florists' Club (portraits) 1369 Orchid notes 13"0 — Cattleya Trianse, G. C. Eoebling (illus.) . .1370 — Calanthes 1370 John A. Evans (portrait) 1370 The carnation 1370 — Preparing benches for propagation 1370 —Novelties of 1911 1371 The rose 1372 —Grafting 13T2 Chrysanthemum Seger's White (illus.) 1373 A novel advertisement (illus.) 1373 Floriculture in the far north (illus.) 1373 Obituary — Michael Murphy 1373 — Edwin Allen 1373 ^Frank Wedring 1373 Early school gardening 1374 American Rose Society 1374 Potash In the United States 1374 Cincinnati 13T6 Milwaukee 13'6 Washington 1378 Cleveland ■ \Vt't St. Louis 13T7 Chicago 13>8 Chicago Florists' Club 1384 Pittsburg 1|8* New York 1386 The seed trade J^»^ — I.0W vitality of 1911 seed crops 1392 — Morse's alfalfa purity tests 139- — Potato production 139- — M. Herb's novelties 13J4 Market gardeners ISaS — .Spring tomatoes 1q9| —Potato importation 1 j>9» — Potatoes in Scotland l-J^S The nursery trade 1^0" —Grape culture , ■,• ^- ••.•;•• 'Jt^a Western New York Horticultural Society. .1400 S. J. REUTEB & Son, inc., have de- ferred the distribution of Double "White Killarney (Reuter strain). DID Chicago beat the florist club record of the United States in her at- tendance of 175 members election night? P. FABTRA\'ELED HEMEB iS nOW With the Poehlmann Bros. Co. at Morton Grove. 111., and seems to have changed but little in all tlie years we have known him. Perhaps the solution of it is that he tarries not with worries but as the Nomad of Noplace finds new pastures Everywhere. We always say Goodbye to Peter when parting with him, not Farewell, because past expe- rience teaches that we shall meet again Somewhere. PRESIDENT Vincent has appointed W. F. Gude representative of the So- ciety of American Florists in Wash- ington, D. C. Calendars Received. We have received useful and attrac- tive calendars for 1912 from the fol- lowing: Yoltohoma Nursery Co., New Yorli; Benjamin Hammond, Fishkill- on-Hudson, N. T.; Geo. E. Dickinson, New York; Maltus & Ware, New York; Green Floral Co., Dallas, Texas; Amos F. Balfoort, Albany, N. Y.; National Electrotype Co., Chicago; C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley, Neb.; Arthur I. Vescelius, Paterson, N. J.; Watkins & Simpson, London, Eng.; Imperial Seed & Plant Co., Grange, Baltimore, Md.; La Grange Floral & Seed Co., La Grange, 111. Correction. The A. Dietsch Co. of Chicago in- forms us that the material in all but one of the houses of Nic Zweifel, North Milwaukee, Wis., which were described In our issue of January 6, was fur- nished by them and not by the manu- facturer named in the article. Early School Gardening. The earliest attempt at school gar- dening in America was that made by W. W. Tracy in 1880, with the co-oper- ation of D. M. Ferry & Co., Detroit, and the Michigan State Horticultural So- ciety. D. M. Ferry & Co. donated the seeds and literature for this work, which was continued in Michigan two years. The distribution was then dis- continued because of the protests of D. M. Ferry & Co.'s box trade custom- ers. Mr. Tracy believes, however, that this gratuitous distribution of seeds to school children had considerable value from a purely business standpoint, as the seeds, in many cases, were taken to the homes of the children and plant- ed in the home grounds, the summer school yards in those days being quite unfit for gardening. American Rose Society. The thirteenth annua! meeting of the American Rose Society will be held in the Wayne Gardens, Detroit, Mich., Thursday, January 11, and will open at 2 :30 o'clock, a meeting of the societj' being held in conjunctin with the American Carnation Society and the Detroit Florists' Club the evening previous, January 10, at 7 :30 p. m. After an address by President Adolph Farenwald the routine business of the society will be transacted and a paper read by Otto Koenig of St. Louis, Mo., on "Roses in the Mississippi Valley." On Thursday evening, January 12, at 7 :45 o'clock the second session will be opened and Irwin Bertermann of Indianapolis, Ind., will read a paper entitled, "Roses in the Middle West"; and an address delivered by Robert Pyle of West Grove, Pa., on "The Rose as Noticed in Europe." William Dilger will be manager of the exhibition and the judges will be Emil Buettner, Park Ridge, 111.; Eber Holmes, Montrose, Mass., and Leo Niessen, Philadelphia, Pa. Potash In the United States. At the last session of congress an appropriation of $12,500 was made to the Department of Agriculture for the purpose of investigating the fertilizer resources of this country. At the same time $20,000 was given to the geolog- ical survey who are drilling at Fallon, Nevada. The report of Secretary Wil- son has just been transmitted to con- gress by the President in a special message. Both appropriations were the out- come of a desire on the part of con- gress at the last session, to become, if possible, independent of foreign sources of supply. The United States possesses the largest phosphate fields in the world and not only supplies all that is required for home con- sumption but also exports large quan- tities to foreign countries. All of the potash, however, required for our fer- tilizers is imported from Germany, the annual importation being about $15,000,000. Germany has shown a disposition to limit the amount sent to this country, and as the use of fertilizers is increasing rapidly, the need for a home supply becomes every year more apparent. The present report shows that the Department of Agriculture has been successful in its search and this coun- try should shortly not only be able to supply its own needs of potash salts, but even possibly export to foreign markets. A few dilBculties of an engi- neering character are still to be over- come, but they are not of a serious nature. A new industry will be es- tablished, and if the by-products are wisely used many millions per annum should be added to the wealth .of this country. The department experts have cov- ered a wide range in their investiga- tion. Some of the desert basins were examined; brines and the mother liquors from salt wells were tested and experiments have been carried on with the object of extracting potash from silicate rocks and minerals, such as alunite, which contain it. The work is still under way and potash in lim- ited amounts undoubtedly will be de- rived from some of these sources. Up to the present none of them give prom- ise of satisfying the country's need. But in the giant kelps of the Pa- cific coast a satisfactory source of potash has been found. The kelp groves along less than one-fourth of the coast line have been mapped, and yet these should yield from two to three times as much potash as the present importations. These sea weeds are able to extract, by selective ab- sorption, the potash salts from the sea water, and on drying these salts are very largely exuded on the surface. The dried plants contain from 25 to 35 per cent of their weight of po- tassium chloride and the latter can very readily be extracted. The kelps also contain iodine, and many other by- products can be obtained from them. It is possible that these by-products will more than pay the manufacturing expenses, leaving the potassium chlo- ride free from cost. The Japanese have already shown considerable in- genuity in working up these by-prod- ucts. Not only do they use some of the waste material for cattle food but the Japanese themselves use it as a staple article of diet. Glue, shellac, paper and other useful products can also be made. Some of the Pacific groves are five miles long and two miles wide, and the growth iu these groves is exceed- ingly dense. The two principal spe- cies that would be available are Nere- ocystis luet keana in the north and Macrocystis pyrifera in the south. Both these plants reach a length of 100 feet or more and grow in strong tideways or where thej' are exposed to the full force of the open sea. All of the groves are within the three mile limit and should be easily har- vested. The heaviest groves are south of Point Sur, but large ones extend as far north as Seattle. If properly har- vested and protected these groves will yield an annual harvest indefinitely; it is even possible that in the case of Macrocystis two such harvests may be obtained. On a conservative basis up- wards of a million tons of potassium chloride, worth nearly ^40,000,000, should be obtained each year. No es- timate can be given at the present time of the value of the by-products. igi2. The American Florist. 1375 neetlngs Next Week. Boston, Mass.. January 16. — Gardeners' and Florists' (.'lull or Ilo.stoii, Horticultural Hall. Detroit, Mich.. January 16, 8 p. m. — Detroit Florists' Cliil). \V1 I''!irniGr street. Grand Rapids. Mich., January 16.— Grand Rapids Florists' ami rinrdeners' Club, office of member. .„ » , , Lake Geneva. 'Wis.. January 20, 8 p. m.— Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Association. News bulldinK- Montreal. Que., January 15, 7:45 p. m. — Mon- treal Gardeners' and Florists' Club, Royal Guar- dians biiildlns. 211 Sherbrook street, west. New Orleans, La., January 14, 2 p. m.^Gard- eners' Mutual I'lotective Association, IIS Ex- change alli'.v. New Orleans, La., January 18, 8 p. m. — New Orleans Horticultural Society. Kolb's hall, 127 St. Charles avenue. Newport. K. I.. January 17. — Newport Horti- cultural .Society. Pasadena, Calif.. January 19, 8 p. m.— Pasa- dena Gardeners' Association, Board of Trade rooms. West Colorado street. Providence, R. I., January 15, 8 p, m. — Flor- ists' and Gardeners' Club of Rhode Island, 9G Westminster street. Salt Lake City, Utah, January 16.— Salt Lake Florists' Club. Huddart Floral Co., G4 Main street. Scranton. Pa.. January 19. 7l30 p. m. — Scran- ton Florists' Club. Guernsey building. Seattle, Wash.. January 16 Seattle Florists' Association, ciiamber of Commerce. Second avenue and rolumbia street. St. Paul, Minn., January 16. 8 p. m. — Minne- sota State Florists' Association, 510 Snelling avenue, north. Toronto, Ont., January 16, 8 p, m. — Toronto Gardeners' and Florists' Association, St. George's hall. Elm street. Wants, For Sale, Etc One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs.. See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted— Position as designer, deco- rator or manager for store: good rt-fereoces. H. G. E.. careSchulz. 550 Fourth Ave. Louisville. Ky. SUaation Wanted— As grower in up to-date re- tail establishment, practical i e exper ence/ married: good references. Address J. H.. care of H. J, Krueger, Meadville. Pa. Situation Wanted— Experienced in carnations, chrysanthemums and general greenhouse work: I will ;iccept reasonable wages; good references: total abstainer Address Key 549. care American Florist. Sitn-tion Wanted— German gardener and flor- ist married age 34. life experience, wishes posi- tion as foreman oo tirst-class private or commer- cial place. J. Bauer. Chichester. N. Y.. Ulster Co. Situattion Wanted— By German, single, middle age. experience iu all greenhouse work, especi- ally palms, ferns, bedding plants and forcing stock, Chicago nr vincinty prefered. Key 553, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As grower or propagator of cut flowers »nd general greenhouse plants; rea- sonable wages accepted if in or near Aurora. 111.; highly recommended. Address Key 550. care American Florist. Situation Wanted—.'Vs working foreman or grower by all around florist, propagator and grower of high class cut flowers, potted and bulb- ous stock of all liinds; flrst-class designer: cap- able of takingfuU charge of an up to date place and accomplishing the necessary results: Amer- ican, single, age 30: absolutely hooest and reli- able total abstainer, highly recommended; open for immediate engaeement; please state wages and particulaFS. Address R. Klag. Frsderic Hotel. Minneapolis. Minn. Help Wanted— April l. A good general gar- dener and worker. Address Warren LoTHROf. Hingham. Mass. Help Wanted— A young lady florist to help in store and office; give reference. Address Key 546. care American Florist. Help Wanted— A food rose grower who knows something about Beauties. State wages wanted. Address Key 544. care American Florist. Help Wanted— A seedsmen to put up orders and wait on customers, by an eastern house; state references. Wm, Elliott & Sons. 42 Vesey St.. New York. Help Wanted — A drst class retail floiist. ex perienced in decorating and selling, good address necessary, stale age experience in detail, salary expected and give references in first leiter. Key 547. care American Florist. Help Wanted — An all arcuod grower in cnrna tions. roses, sweet peas and plants: must befirst- claas or not wanted: will pay good wa^es; please state last place worked and wages wanted. Ad dress Key 55l. care American Florist. For Sale— Five greeL houses: a bargain: easy terms; profit JfS.OOO per year T. A. Gett\s. .-^marillo. Vexas. For Sale— Excellent florist's place in best shopping district in Fittthurg. Addresi* Key 545. care American Fjorist. For Sale— Great Falls Floral Co.'s greenhouses andslock. Splendid opening for a hustler with small capital. B. Kappel Great Falls. Montana, For Sale— Two good paying retail stores in the Chicago loop. I'or furiher particulars address Iniormation. Key 552. care .Vmericaa Ftorist. For Sale or Rent— Retail place in Indiana. Easy terras to buyer, donl write unless you have some cash and mean business. Address Key 54S. care .\mertcan Florist. For Sale— Will sacifice on account of other business a greenhouse doing about $l:OCO a year business at ilie largest cemetery in Chicago; call or write 10 N. Western Ave.. Chicago. For Sale or Lease— Florist store and green- house with two-story dwelling house. 125x50 ft.; established 4J years by present cwner: wishing to retire: near Polish Catholic also another large CathoJic church. Key 535. Care American Florist. For Sale— An attractive florist, seed and plant business for sate in the beautiful univerBity citv of Berkeley, closet'i San Francisco; no opposi- tion; fine locatioo: large modern store: new. clean stock. Besides the florist businss. quite a nice trade is done in jardinieres, vases and fancy goods, ratila. seeds baskets, etc. Pltnty of room to reside in back. Address for price and particu- lars The Kbn?in<;ton Florist, .^MO Ad-^line St.. South Berkeley. Calif. Wanted to Rent— .\ small range of greenhouses in or near Chica?o: lor further particulars address Key 542. care American Fiorist. Situation Wanted. Good rose grower capable -j.of taking charge. State salary when writing. Chicago preferred. For further particulars address Key 541, care American Florist. We Invite the tiade to attend a IMASQLERADE gl<-ea b7 the GARDENERS' and FLORISTS' Union.NO. 1061S at Club Room A. Nortb Side Turner Hall 820 N. Clark St. Saturday eve., Jan. 1 3, 1 9 1 2 Tickets 25c a person. Prizes announced In hall. Sacrifice Sale. Seven and one-half acres at Hins- dale, 111 (near Chicago). One acre under glass; three acres garden; six- room cottage, and barn; village water and gas. Possession March 1st, 1912. Estate of James D. Beckett, 1527 W. Madison St., CHICAGO. For Sale === A Bargain. On account of loss by fire of our shipping shed and stock, we will sell at a bargain our greenhouse property, consisting of eight houses, 25x100 feet, piped for hot water, new boilers, house, barn, two corn cribs, and five acres of land. Additional land can be secured if desired. MosbaekGreenliouseGo.,SiS: LIKE A PISTOL IN TEXaS— You will need this book bad some day, and in a hurry. Trade Directory For 1911 THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S Trade Directory for 1911, fally revised to date, with thousands of new names and changes of address now ready for distribntion . It c»nUins 690 pages, including complete lists of the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada, arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. Also lists of Foreign Merchants, Firms which issue catalogues, Hor- ticultural Supply Concerns, Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Archi- tects, Experiment Station Horticulturists, Botanical Gardens, and much other conveniently indexed and invaluable trade information. . —PUBLISHED BY THE American Florist Company 440 S. Darborn St., CHICAGO, ILL., U. S. A. Contains 590 Pages Price: $3.00 postpaid 1376 The American Florist. y«« 13. OF Roses and Carnations EXCEPTIONALLY EINE BEAUTIES AND KILLARNEYS Buy from H. 6 H. and Get the Best in the Northwest Current Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. 36 to 48-inch $6 00 24 to 30-inch 4 00 18 to 24-inch 3 00 12 to 18-inch 1 50 to l" 00 ROSES Per 100 Specials $12 00 Richmond $ 6 00 to $10 00 Killarney 6 00 to 10 00 White Killarney (i 00 to 10 00 Roses, our selection $4 00 to $6 00 MISCELLANEOUS HarrlsU Lilies pei doz., $1 50 to $'.' OO Paper Whites $2 00 to $3 00 Roman Hyacinths 2 00 to :'. 00 Narcissus, yellow HOOtO 3 00 Wild Smllax'on hand all the time MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 Carnations, fancy $ 5 00 " common $3 00 to " splits Stcvia 1 60 to Sweet Peas 76 to Violets, Wisconsin grown 1 00 to Valley 3 00 to Adiantum, extra fine 4 00 2 00 2 00 1 60 1 50 4 00 1 50 25 to 26 to 60 to $0 50 Asparagus Strings each, Asparagus Bunches.. ..each, Sprengerl Bunches each, Smllax per doz., GalAX, green per 1000, " bronze per 1000, Ferns per 1000, Subject to change without notice. $5.00 per case, $22.50 for 6 cases. 50 36 2 00 1 60 1 60 2 00 HOLTON & HUNKEL CO. 462 IVIiiwaulcee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Cincinnati. MARKET VEEY QUIET. A quietness is apparent in the whole- sale houses that the time of the year does not warrant. The general tone of the market at the end of last week was as a whole anything but grati- fying. The demand was unable to clean up the entire supply. As a re- sult Saturday at the close showed some still on hand. Monday, the usual day for replenishing by the retailers, and also small receipts of flowers on the part of the wholesalers, did not show much if any improvement. The shipping business in flowers since the beginning of the year has been lighter than usual. The severe cold weather seems to be the cause, for it is onlj' since the very cold spell came that the market has become quiet. The sup- ply of all varieties of roses and carna- tions is easily sufficient for requests. An ordinary good market would easily clean up the receipts, but it does not seem to be forthcoming. Few roses go absolutely to waste but some must of necessity be sold at lower prices. The prices on carnations have dropped a little. The market for bulbous stock continues the same as for several weeks. Receipts in Paper White nar- cissus have been decreasing and the call has been getting smaller about as fast as the decrease in supply. Lilies are selling as fast as they arrive. The same is true of callas. Lily of the valley seems to be in an over-supply. Good single violets move nicely while others sell only after a fashion. NOTES. Albert Sunderbruch and Wm. Murphy have decided to join the party that ■will go to Detroit this week. The lat- ter will show some blooms of Delhi. Mrs. Henry Behrens of Middletown, Ohio, died Saturday morning. Michael Fink. Scrsoant at .Arms. Cliica^o Florists' Club, Milwaukee. A SHORTER SUPPLY. The severe cold weather has caused the stock to shorten up considerably and the supply is just about equal to the demand. American Beauty, Kil- larney and White Killarney roses and carnations are arriving in exception- ally fine condition and are fully up to the high standard of the famous Cream City quality. NOTES. Holton & Hunkel Co. is cutting a fine grade of roses and carnations with American Beauties showing up excep- tionally well. Business has been very good considering the cold weather and the proprietors have no cause to com- plain. H. V. Hunkel, C. C. Pollworth, Nic Zweifel. Gustav Mueller and J. E. Mat- thewson, Sheboygan, are attending the convention at Detroit this week. The C. C. Pollworth Co. is filling a large number of orders for rooted car- nation cuttings, seasonable cut flow- ers and paper boxes. A. A. McDonald, with J. M. Fox & Son, has returned from a most enjoy- able visit with relatives at Logans- port, Ind. Gust Rusch & Co. are supplying their customers with a good grade of every- thing that is seasonable in cut flowers. Washing:ton. STOCK BRINGING GOOD PRICES. New Year's day business was very good and all the retail stores were busy. There was an excellent demand for American Beauty roses at good prices. The long-continued spell of dark weather has given the Killarney roses a washed-out appearance, but they sell. Everything that is pass- ably good is moving well. Carnations are wholesaling at six and eight cents and are scarce at that. American Beauties sell fast at $50 per 100 whole- Bale. NOTES. Geo. C. Shaffer had a great run of Christmas and New Year's trade and considers it the best season since he first engaged in business. Z. D. Blackistone said on New Year's day, "We have ( been very busy," and the visible evidence was at hand. Leapley & Meyer had an excellent i holiday business and are pushing to the front among the retailers. igi2. The American Florist. 13T7 The Chicago Flower Growers' Association OTTO W. FRESE, General Manager. 176 N. Michigan Ave., CHICAGO 19^ WIRE Chicago Flower Growers' Association PHONE Randolph 5449. WRITE 176 N. Michigan Ave. Our Killarneys, Richmond and My Maryland Are n good crop. Also Carnations, Violets and Valley. Grade Beauties per dozen KUlameys per 100 WMte KlUarneys A $ 5.00 lO.fJO 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 ■"4.66 4.00 1.00 .75 1.00 6.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 5.00 8.00 5.00 1,50 4.00 3.00 .60 12.,50 1,00 1.00 2.00 25 B { 4,00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 3.00 3.00 c $ 3.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7,00 7.00 7,00 7.00 2.00 2,00 D $ 2.50 6.00 6,00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 E $ 2,00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5,00 5.00 5.00 5.00 F $ l.,50 4.00 4.00 4.00 .00 .00 ,00 ,00 G 1.25 3,00 3-00 Rlchmonds My Maryland 3.00 ,3,00 Perle " Maids " Brides " r.jimiitinilft 3,00 3.00 ■ 3,00 Lilv of the Valiev 1.50 single and donble.... Swe£t Peas .50 .75 4.00 1.50 2.00 2.00 4.00 6.00 .50 Mignonette Stevia Romans Rubinm Lilies 4.00 Jonquils 1,00 3,00 2.00 .75 2.00 Asparagus Plumosus Sprays Asparagus SprengcriS j .. lo.on Adiantnms Galax, Green or Bronze per 1000 Ferns, lease of 5000 at $1.75 per M) " Boxwood bunch FresbStieet Moss ccr bbl. 2 .50 Cleveland. . SUPPLY MUCH .SHORTER. ' We are having a real old-fashioned winter at last. The mercury is 2° below, which is the coldest weather for five years. The cold and darlc weather is shortening up the stock very considerable, which maltes it hard for wholesalers to "Hll orders in full. Short-stemmed roses for funeral work are far short of tlie demand, the better grades, for which there is not quite so great a demand, are more plentiful and in fine shape, Richmonds are perhaps the shortest in supply. Pink Killarney are of much better color and Ameri- can Beauties are in fine shape, selling quickly. Carnations are in better sup- ply and also in better form since Christmas. Sweet peas are short of the demand. Lilies and callas clean up daily. Proserpine tulips are being received; they are short stemmed but good stock. The last of the poinset- tias for this season were cleaned up this week. Paper White narcissus, stevia and Roman liyacintlis' are of great assistance in funeral work. The demand for adiantum is good, as well as for other greens. Lily of the valley and orchids are selling well. NOTES. Not every florist can charter a spe- cial car for Christmas to help in deliv- ery, etc., but v. A. Cowgill of Salem, O., has that distinction. The street rail- way company in Salem only runs one car once a month to hold its charter, as the people and the railway company are having trouble. The Saturday be- fore Christmas he chartered a special car for an entire day to run between his store and greenhouses. He claims the advertising he got fully repaid him for the expense, as everybody in Salem rode on the car at his expense and incidentally, as the car ran only between his places of business, many a dollar came back to his till. The affair was the talk of Salem for a long time, and was the best and cheapest, also the most original advertisement ever heard of. T. Smith, of the Smith & Fetters Co., claims the increase for the year was the largest they ever had and that their Christmas and New Year's business was the best in the history of the concern. This goes to prove that wherever the working force in any store or place of business have financial interest in the firm their combined efforts make for better busi- ness and success. C. P. B. St. Louis. WEATHER AFFECTS BUSINESS. Wintry and zero weather prevailed all week and its effect is shown on transient trade everywhere but fu- neral worlv lias kept up well. The west end stores were busy with corsage bou- quets, many prominent balls taking place. The trains have been delayed and quite a few shipinents have arrived frozen. Narcissi have been very plenti- ful and quoted at low prices. NOTES. The Engleman Botanical Club held its meeting Monday night at the Grad- uate Lecture Room of the Missouri Bo- tanical Garden. Professor Irish showed the plans for the new range of plant houses to be erected at the Garden this year. G. N. Pring is secretary and treasurer of the club. We regret to announce the death of Ella Meinhardt, wife of Fred H. Mein- hardt. The funeral took place Satur- day and was largely attended and the fioral offerings were numerous. The sympathy of the trade is extended to the family. C. Young & Sons Co. arranged the decorations for the Imperial Ball Jan- uary 5 at St. Louis clulj, which were of wild smilax, American Beauty and Richmond roses. Over 1,500 American Beauty roses were used. Grimm & Gorly had a special sale last Saturday, January 6, of baskets of natural flowers at $1.85 each. They also had a special sale on Boston ferns. H. G. Berning furnished the Ameri- can Beauty roses used by C. Young & Sons Co. for the Imperial Ball decora- tion. The reappointment of F. H. Weber as vice-president of S. A. P. for Mis- souri has given general satisfaction. The Florists' Union postponed their meeting till next Monday owing to the inclement weather. D. P. Roy of Vaughan's Seed Store was here on a business trip. David Geddis has left the employ of M. M. Ayres Floral Co. W. F. New Beafora, Mass. The annual meeting of the New Bedford Horticultural Society was held January 2, and the following officers elected : Frank C. Barrows, president. John P. Rooney, vice-president. Jeremiah M. Taber, clerk. Walter A. Luce, treasurer. Andrew J. Fish, George H. Rey- nolds, George H. Nye, Leonard J, Hathaway, Jr., James H. McVicker, executive committee. The executive committee reported a deficit on the dahlia show held last sea- son and the matter of holding an exhi- bition of dahlias at which admissions should be paid was discussed and the question was referred to the executive committee to report at the next meet- ing. After the session refreshments were served by the entertainment com- mittee. 1378 The American Florist. Tan. 13, NEW CROP OF Easter Lilies We are growers of all the stock we sell and guarantee it to be strictly fresli. Our Specialties are Beauties, Roses, Valley, Carnations, Lilies and Sweet Peas. Current Price List: Subject to change in market. American Beauties Per doz. Specials, 42-inch stems and o\-er. 30 to 36-incii stems 24-inch stems 15 to 20-inch stems 12-inch stems .00 to $ Specials extra long Good length Medium Short Rhea Reid. Richmonds. 5.00 3.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 Per doz. $1.50 1.25 1.00 .50 to .75 Per 100 Extra long $10.00 (jood length S.OO Medium 6. 00 Good short 4.00 Pink Killarney. Per 100 Extra select $10.00 Good length 8.00 Medium 6.00 Short 4.00 White Killarney, My Maryland and Perles, Per loo Extra long $10.00 Good length 8.00 Medium 6.00 Short 4.00 Carnations. Per loo E.xtra fancy red (Bassettj $5.00 Extra long fancy white $4.00 to 5.00 Extra long fancy Enchantress 4.00 Winsor 3.00 to 4.00 Harrlsii Lilies per doz., $2.00: per 100, 12.00 to Narcissus I'aper VViilte, per 100 Roman Hyneintlis, fancy long Lily of the Valley, per 100 3.00 to Asparagus, sprays, per 100 3.00 to .Sprengerl, per 100 2.00 to Ferns, per 1,000 .Select pink and white Sweet Pea, per 100.. Snillax, per doz Adiantuni, per 100 1.00 to Galax, green, per 1.000 Galax, bronze, per 1,000 15.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 1.00 BASSETT ^ WASHBURN Office and Store: 131 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111. ChlcasfO. THE LONGEST COLD SPELL ON KECORD. The city during the last week has endured the longest continued spell of zero weather in the last forty years, in fact since the establishment of the weather bureau, the thermometer standing below the zero point, regis- tering as low as 12° below, for 74 con- tinued hours. The sun has shone but little and then there was no warmth to it. Flowers have been shipped with great danger of being frost bitten, and large quantities of wrapping have had to be packed in and around all par- cels, and even with the utmost care some have been opened showing that they were touched by the frost. It has been a hard time for the green- house proprietors and foremen, for the cold was accompanied by very high winds, and it was very difficult to keep the house at the required tem- perature. Reported freezing of green- houses were current at the markets during the severe cold spell. The cold and inclement weather has shortened up the cut greatly, all kinds of flow- ers being received in greatly reduced quantities, and has also greatly inter- ferred with the retail trade, there be- ing scarcely any transient trade. The windows of the retail stores have been heavily coated with frost, it being so thick that one could hardlv look into the store, but it made but little dif- ference for there were few upon the streets and they did not tarry to look into windows at all. Although the stock of roses was considerable shorter than it has been, yet there were enough to meet the demands. Amer- ican Beauty, of the long stemmed grade, have been received in good quantities, and a fine lot of Rich- monds are also coming in. Killarney of excellent grade and White Killar- ney are also coming in in good supply. Mrs. Aaron Ward is finding a ready sale, being picked up as fast as re- ceived, and Melody and Perle des Jar- din are both having a good call, the demand for yellow exceeding other years. Carnations, like roses, are in much shorter supply and all varieties find a ready market, the prices re- maining very firm. Violets were cut very close for the holiday trade, and have not yet recovered so that the shipments are large. Lilies and callas are both to be had, but the call for these is large enough to clean them up well. Lily of the valley is in good supply and of excellent quality. Bul- bous flowers are becoming more no- ticeable; there are plenty of Paper White narcissus and Roman hya- cinths and Trumpet Majors and tulips are of much better quality and in larger quantity. Freesia of most ex- cellent quality can now be had and is shown prominently by the retailers. Sweet peas are none too plentiful, the best stock selling very quickly after being shown. Orchids, especially the cattleya, are to be had in splendid quality, and some very nice gardenias are also seen, but they are not any too abundant. Some very fine mignonette, the heads being quite large, on good long stems, are also offered by the growers. With the excessive cold weather and the usual drop in busi- ness after the holidays, trade, with both the retailers and wholesalers, has been very quiet throughout the week. CHANGES AT E. H. HUNT'S. Paul M. Bryant has purchased a con- trolling interest in the firm of E. H. Hunt from C. M. Dickinson and Mrs. K. L. Hunt. Mr. Dickinson will with- draw from the firm, Mr. Bryant assum- ing the active management. The firm name and business will remain the same as heretofore and its general pol- icy will be maintained. Mr. Bryant has GROWERS — SHIPPERS ' cm FLOWEI^C™ V ^ 154 M. WABASH AVE. ^ ^%# American Beauties, Roses, Carnations, Orchids, Gardenias, Valley, Violets, Daisies, Lilies, Etc. Greens. At lovKrest market rates Q5ei£and ^ J^UVcfi. 154 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. been eonnecteil with the tirm about a year, holding the office of secretary, and is confident that the extensive busi- ness of the "Old Reliable" can not only be well maintained but greatly extend- ed in all departments. NOTES. The spring show of the Horticultural Society is scheduled for March 12-17 at the Art Institute. Copies of the premium list can be had on application to James H. Burdett, 1620 West One Hundred and Fourth Place, Chicago. J. A. Valentine says he will bring a Denver delegation in automobiles to the August convention. igi2. The American Florist. 3 379 "« Poehlmann Bros. Co. 32=34=36 E. Randolph St. ^^^^^^i^"^ CHICAGO, ILL. BEAUTIES, Richmonds, Killarneys, and other Choice Roses Extra Fancy Carnations ORCHIDS — VALLEY, Sweet Peas, Violets, Romans, Lilies, Tulips. CURRENT PRICE LIST AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Per doz. Iiongr $ 6.00 36-iiich 6.00 30-lnch $4.00 to 5.00 24-lnob 3.00 15-lneh to 20-lnch $1.50 to 2.00 12-lnch 1.00 Short Stem, per 100 $4.00, 6.00 Per 100 RICHMOND, select $12.00 Fancy 10.00 Medium 8.00 Good Short $4.00 to 6.00 PRINCE DE BULGARIE, extra select $20.00 Select 15.00 Medium $10.00 to 12.00 KILtARNEY, select $12.00 Fancy 10.00 Medium 8.00 Good Short $4.00 to 6.00 MRS. AARON WARD, extra $15.00 Select 12.00 Medium $8.00 to 10.00 MY MARYLAND, select $12.00 Fancy 10.00 Medium 8.00 Good Short $4.00 to 6.00 WHITE KILLARNEY, select $12.00 Fancy 10.00 31edinni 8.00 Good Short $4,00 to 6.00 PERLE, long $ 8.00 Medium $4.00 to 6.00 Per 100 '*MeSi?.I' '""^ $12.00 to $15.00 Medium 8.Q<) ^„ JO Qg GOOD SHORT STEM ROSES. Our selection 4.00 to 5.06 Our Extra Special Grade Roses charged accordingly. Per 100 CARNATIONS, fancy . " first quality .'.'.'.'.■.■ " splits ORCHIDS, Cattleyas, per doz $6.00 to $7.50 H ARRISII, per doz $2.00 NARCISSUS PAPER WHITE ROMANS 3.00 to VALLEY $3.00 to 4.00 to VIOLETS, double 75 to VIOLETS, single. Princess of Wales 75 to MIGNONETTE, large spikes 6.00 to FREESIAS JONQUILS STEVIA .'.'.'... TULIPS PROSPERING SWEET PEAS ADIANTUM, short ADIANTUM CROWEANUM, fancy .'..'.'.'. SMILAX per doz., $2.00 SPRENGERI PLUMOSUS SPRAYS PLUMOSUS STRINGS each, «0c FERNS per 1.000, $2.00 GALAX per 1,000, 1.00 LEUCOTHOE . BOXWOOD, per bunch 25c BOXWOOD, per case $6.50 WINTER BERRIES, large case 2.50 ; 4.00 3.00 2.00 12.00 3.00 3.00 5.00 1.00 1.00 8.00 4.00 6.00 2.00 4.00 1.00 .75 1.00 .3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to .75 to POEHLMANN'S FANCY VALLEY) *«"«*''"'««"' specialty. — * Can supi^y them all the Ywf . Oncetrledyouwllllrave no other EXTRA FINE HARRISII LILIES } 1380 The American Florist. Jan. 13, WIETOR BROS. 162 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Extra choice flouers, perfect heads, stems, that there are not enough adjectives in the superior quahty of CURRENT PRICE LIST.- Per Dozen 24-mch stems $4.00 l.'0-inch siems 3. (JO 16-inch stems 2.00 Per 100 American Beauties. Per Dozen 00-inch stems j 48-inch stems') $6.00 36-inch stems ( r qq 30-inch stems C Killarney. Extra special $12.00 Selects 10.00 Fancy 8.00 Medium 6.00 Good, 5.00 .Short stems 4.00 Richmond per ico Bxtra special 118.00 Selects 16.00 Fancy 1'2.00 Medium 10.00 Good .• 8.00 Short stems 6.00 Jardine per loo Fancy ■ $12.00 Good 8.00 color and foliage. In fact they are so good the English language to fully describe our extra fancy stock. ■Subject to change without notice. White Killarney Per loo Extra specials $12.00 Selects 10.00 Fancy 8.00 Medium 6.00 Good 6.00 .Short stems 4.00 Uncle John Fancy, 12-inch stems $ 8.00 Good, 8-inch 6.00 Roses, our selection - - - $5.00 Carnations, .Special $4.00 Fancy 3.00 Good 2.00 FERNS, per 1000, $2.00. SMILAX, per doz., $1.60 to]$2. ADIANTUM, per 100, $1 to $1.50. GALAX, per 1000, $1. SPRENGERI, per 100, $2.00 to $3.00. ASPARAGUS SPRAYS, per 100, $2.00 to $3.00. The Chicago party to the Detroit convention included the following : P. J. Foley, W. N. Rudd, M. Barker, A. T. Pyfer, George Asmus, H. E. Philpott, H. B. Howard, Peter Olsem, A. Hender- son, A. F. Longren, C. W. Johnson, E. F. Kurowski, Fred Scheel, C. L. Wash- burn, E. B. Washburn, Andrew Ben- son, Emil Buettner, W. J. Keimel of this city, H. V. Hunkel, C. C. Poll- worth, Nic Zweifel, Gustav Mueller, Milwaukee, and J. E. Matthewson, She- boygan, Wis.; J. A. Valentine, Emil Glauber, N. A. Benson, W. Grimes, C. L. Gross, Denver, Colo. A. Lange, the hustling East Madison street florist, is doing a fine business and the way the orders keep pouring in reminds one of the hurry Christmas week. Orders for two large casket covers on Monday followed by one on Tuesday and an order for 200 corsages, on the same day, for a banquet at the Congress hotel kept the proprietor and his 18 assistants busy long after the closing hours filling these and the other orders that he had on hand. Chicago florists will during the coming months, according to the daily press, add several thousand feet of glass area to their greenhouses, and adds, in sum- ming up the floral business of the city, that Chicago leads, not because of transportation facilities, though that is an important feature, but it is quality that counts first of all and quality is constantly on the increase in this city in floral products. Frank Johnson and M. A. Levanger of the A. L. Randall Co., left January 7 with a fine line of samples for parts unknown. The red ruscus that the sup- ply department Is carrying is of su- perior quality and the many compli- mentary letters that this firm has re- ceived is a fitting testimonial to the high grade stock that is handled. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation is offering a fine line of cut flowers with roses, carnations and bulbous stock showing up remarkably well. This firm, under the able man- agement of otto W. Frese, has built up a splendid business and now enjoy both a splendid local and shipping trade. The Gardeners' and Florists' Union, No. 10615, is going to give a masque- rade ball in club room A, North Side Turner Hall, 820 North Clark street, next Saturday evening, January 13. One and all, both short and tall, are cordially invited to come and shake their feet at this well-known hall. John Risch says his firm, Weiland & Risch, is cutting enough gardenias to supply the demand and that a large crop is just coming on. A fancy grade of white and yellow daisies and a large quantity of exceptionally fine smilax are the leading features at this house this week. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is showing a fancy grade of all kinds of seasonable stock from lily of the valley and sweet peas to their elegant American Beauty roses. This firm is cutting some fine orchids and John Poehlmann says that the supply is about equal to the de- mand. The West Park board finishes up the year 1911 with over §500,000 In the treasury after spending more than that on improvements. The board contem- plates spending more than a half mil- lion dollars next year for improve- ments and more small park sites. Vaughan & Sperry are filling orders for a fine grade of roses, carnations, valley and other choice seasonable stock. A. L. Vaughan says the de- mand for boxwood is good and prom- ises to continue for some time at least. Miss M. C. Gunterberg has the sym- pathy of the trade in the loss of her uncle, A. M. Gunterberg, whose death occurred on Sunday, January 7. The funeral was held from St. Henry's Church and interment was at St. Boni- face cemetery. George J. L. Mohring, manager of the Edgewater and Rosehlll branch of the Edward Hines Lumber Co., says his firm is now handling pecky cypress and other greenhouse lumber and is prepared to fill all orders for anything in this line. Frank Weiss, a retired florist, aged 80 years, was stabbed four times in the right hand by Ernest Mangendorf, another florist about 25 years of age, with whom he had an argument over flowers. Michael Fink wishes to thank his 101 friends for the liberal support that they gave him at the recent club elec- tion. Grimm and Goebel, particularly, are included in this. The Adam Schillo Lumber Co. and the Superior Machine & Boiler Works have their useful calendars well dis- tributed in the greenhouses throughout this section. George Reinberg is cutting some fine Killarney and White Killarney roses. The latter is in full crop with Killar- ney soon to follow. J. B. Deamud will touch another milestone January 12 and he looks "just as young as he used to be." The annual meeting and exhibition of the Illinois State Florists' Associa- tion will be held at Joliet March 5. igi2. The American Florist. 1381 Peter Rein berg 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO LARGE CROPS Killarney, Richmond White Killarney. and PRICE LIST AMERICAN BEAUTIES Extra long 96 Inch stems 80 inch stecnc SI indi stems 20 inch stems 16 inch stems 13 inch stems Shorts Per doz. $ 6 00 4 00 3 00 2 60 2 00 1 69 125 76 to 1 00 Per 100 RICHMONDS, Special $10 00 Select 8 00 Medium t IJiialiiv Mnwrr- iii ihis iiKiiki'l S1,.S(I |..T liuiii-lf. .^ (»1 Id .f5,IKl ]i.-r HKi, Send for our Special January Supply Sale Price List. It Contains Many Bargains. Write Kow JV. Iv. ieAIVI>A.rvI^ CO., Cbicago's Largest Wliolesele Cut Flower and Supply Bouse, OO K. I9ancloli)1:i street, OHIOA.OO. uenttow the Amencan fiorxsl wlien writing Cut Flowers I E. H. HUNT rOR AIL 0CCASI0H8. FLORISTS* SUPPLIES TOO. SEND FOR PRICE LIST. 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Mention the American F'lOrist when writing KENNICOn BROS. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 163-165 N.Wabash Ave L. D. Pbone Central 466. Chicago Wt win have a>.7thlne In th« line of CUT FLOWERS and GREENS tkat yon may want if anybody has it. at Cblcaso market phceson day of shipmeot. Mention the American Floj'ist when xvritinfj E.C.AMLINGCO. THB LARGEST, BEST BQUIPPBD, MOST CBNTRALLY LOCATBD WHOLBSALB CUT FLOWBR HOUSB IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1S77. UentiOi tlie American Florist when writing Geo. Reinberg Wholesale Florist 152 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. tlention the American Florist when writing W. P. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTEK Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. WabJish Ave., CHICAGO Lode Oistaoce Pboae. Randolph 3619. Mention the American Florist when writlni J. A BUDL0NG 82-86 East Randolpli Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALI ROSES, VALLEY and CARNATIONS nnnWCR AC A Specialty bnUWtR Or Headquarters lor ORCHIDS and Fancy Stock CHAS. W. IVflcKELLAR, 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. VlioMeHowerMM'Kefe Chicago, Jan. Roaea, Beauty, specials. . 36 in 30in 24-in 2ii-in ISm .. . 12 in 10 Perdoz. 6 00 5 00 4 00 .^ 00 2 00 1 50 1 00 Per ICO Short 4 00® 6 00 •• KiUarney 4 00®12 00 White Killarney 4 00@i2 00 Richmond 4 00@I2 00 Prince de Bulgarie 10 00a20 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 10 003 20 00 My Maryland 4 00@12 00 '■ Perle 4 00® 8 00 Melody 8 U0l3)l5 00 ■• Bride 4 00W12 00 Bridesmaid 4 00^12 00 Unclejohn 600@'800 Mrs. Jardine 8 00810 00 Mrs. Marshall Field 4 00012 00 Carnations 2 00@ 4 DO Bouvardia 6 00 Gardenias 5 0>i@ 9 00 Cattleyas perdoz.. 6 00® 7 50 Oncidiums . 5 00 VandaCoerulea perdoz., 3 00 Liliuoi Harrisii perdoz., 1 50((2 CO Mignonette 6 00® 8 00 Paper Whites 3 0(''7 4 00 Romans 3 00(7 4 00 Stevia 1 50 bweet Peas 75® 1 00 Tulips 3 00« 4 00 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Jonquils 6 00 Violets. Single 75® 1 00 Double 75@ 1 00 Adiantum Croweanum 100 Boxwood per bunch. 25 Ferni per lilUD. 2 lO Galax bronze . '' 1 CO green " 1 00 " Leucothoe 75 Mexican lyy 75 PlumoBusString each, 500 60 Smilai perdoz.. 1 5092 00 Snrengeri. Plumosus Sprays 3 00® 4 00 Winter Berries per case. 1 50® 5 CO HOER&ER BROS. Wholesale {rowers of Cut Flowers, Telephone Randolph 27S8. GreenhODSes DES PLAINES, ILL. store. 162 N. Wabash Avenue CHICAGO WIETOR BROS. whojesaie^ Cut Flowefs All telegraph aod telephone orders fiveD prompt atteotioD. 162 N. Wabash Ave, CHICAGO {Percy Jones I j 56 E. Randolph St„ CHICAGO | Zech&Manii Wholesale Florists Room 218, 162 N. Wabash Ave. CHICAGO Telephone, Central 3284. John Kruchten, Wholesale Cut Flowera 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. 1884 The American Florist. Jan. 13, r ^^ ^« Exceptional qualityand value ■^^^^SIIWl^^^ in Fancy Beanties. vStems "^^'^^ ***"^''^ 3(5 inches to 48 inches long. 50-lb. crate, $7.50. The best Boxwood at an exceedingly low price. Boxwood Bouvardia Bronze QaJax Pink and Red. Large orders should be placed in advance. New crop. Quality and price right. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., Wholesale Florists, N. W. Cor. 12th and Race St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. C. E. CRITCHELL 34-36 Third Ave. East, CINCINNATI, O. Wholesale Commission Florist Consignments Solicited Complete Stock of Florists* GreensandSnppliet Theodore Callos died January 4 at his home at 4040 Kimbark avenue after a brief illness. He was well known here, having been engaged in the flo- rist business in this city for the past 20 years. He was part owner in the store on South Wabash avenue, doing business under the firm name of White House Florists, until he recently pur- chased an interest in the Central Drug Flower Shop at 1 West "Washington street. The funeral was held last Sun- day at his former home in Wisconsin. Visitors : Miss Rennison, Sioux City, la.; Mrs. Stafford. Marquette. Micli.. enroute to California: A. A. Suder and son, Toledo, O.; H. V. Hunkel, C. C. Pollworth. Gustav Mueller. Nic Zwei- fel, Milwaukee and J. E. Matthewson. Sheboygan, Wis. Chicago Florists' Clul5. The regular meeting of the Florists' Club was held at the Bismarck hotel Januarjr 4. There was a very large attendance, probably the largest in the history of the club, the principal busi- ness being the election of officers, which resulted as follows : P. J. Foley, president; D. A. Robertson, vice-presi- dent: A. T. Pyfer, secretary; E. F. Winterson, treasurer; H. N. Bruns, E. C. Amling and Walter Scott, trustees, and Michael Fink, sergeant-at-arms. There were contests for only two of the offices, viz., those of president and sergeant-at-arms. For president P. J. Foley received 101 and H. E. Phillpot 68 votes. For sergeant-at-arms Mi- chael Fink received 101. George Goebel 36 and George Grimm 13 votes. Forty-five new members were elected as follows : Wm. H. Wienhoeber, Wm. Allen, Walter Neil, Chas. Timm. Gus- tav Timm, Adolph Nielsen, Robert Hand, Wm. Spandikow, John Baile, Ed. Nylen. Sydney Denley, John John- son, Jake Glauner, Harold Clark. Chas. Turp, Chas. Kroeschell, Fred Lemke, Chas. Balluff, Joseph Welsh, John Loe- sei-, Albert W. Lehman, I. Rosnosky, Walter Hansen, Fred Ottenbacher, John M. Fischer, Geo. Economopolous, Arthur A. Weatherwax. Henrv Boil- now, W. H. Waite, S. F. Willard, Jr., Olof Larson, Louis J. Bunt, E. A. Wood, Edw. Potjer, James Spence, R. H. Starbuck, Sam. S. Pearce. Perry Brouder, E. Stenquist, Philip H. Eich- ling, Fred Strail. Wilder S. Deamud, Edw. Vilter, Wm. Schafter, Chas. Schaffer. Pittsburg. EXTRESIELT COLD WEATIIER. With the exception of a few jobs the extremely cold weather has put a stop to business, the demand for violets, for instance, dropping about one-half. Flowers are, however, none too plenti- ful anyway, so it makes but little dif- ference. Quite a number of shipments have come in badly frozen. VtoMe flower MM*l?fe Philadelphia. Jan. 10, far 100 Rose*. Beauty, extra 40 00@60 00 first 20 00@30 00 Brides SDd Maids 4 00320 00 •■ Killarney 4 00920 00 ■• White Killarney 4 00fy'5nn Callas 12 OrSlS 00 Cattleyas 35 0n«»5n 00 Detfodlls 6 OOo 8 00 Gardenias per doz., 3 00S4 00 Lilinm Harrisii 10 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 On@ 5 nn MarBuerites 75% 1 50 Snapdragons 6 00615 00 Stevia per bunch. 25 Sweet Peas 75® 1 50 Violets, single 75^ 1 50 double 7519 150 Adiantnm 1 009 1 SO Asparasms per bnnch, 50 Smilax 15 00^20 00 Buffalo. Jan. 10, Per doz. Roses. Beauty, special 7 OU fancy 5 00 extra 3 00 No.l 2 00 No. 2 50@ 1 00 Per 100 Bon Silene 3 On® 4 00 Perle 4 00® 8 OO Maid and Bride 4 003)12 00 Pink Killarney 6 0023 are on account of notes of the John Young Company. Hoixiston, MA.S.S. — Jeremiah Long won a verdict in court against a cus- tomer for whom he arranged a wed- ding decoration, the defendant making claim that the price charged was ex- orbitant. igi2. The American Florist. 1387 wnLA»B.raiA NKW TORK WASHINGTON S. S. Pcnnock-Mechan Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS ^ 109 West 28th Street, NEW YORK •■^ EverTthinj In Cut Floweri. nRCT B. KIGBT. Treaanrer. Evarrtbini in Supplier ^^—^ D. T. Mellls, Prea. Geo. W. Crawbnck, Mgr. Robert G, Wilson, Treas. Greater New York Florists' Ass'n. Wholesale Commission Florists and Dealers in Florists' Supplies, TiliphORis 3641 \ Main. 1 62 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST NEW YORK 55 and 57 West 26th St., Ttiepbonea: 7062-7063 Madison. TraeDdly £ Schencli, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 131 a 133 WEST 28th ST Phones: 798 and 799. NEW YORK OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS; in two colors on eummed paper- rour card. etc.. io black and leaf adopted by the S. \. F in red Price per 500. $2.85; per 1000. $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid. »1,25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S.Dearborn St., Chicago Badgley,Riedel& Meyer, be. WHOLISALE rLORISTS 34 West 28th St, NEW YORK. fhonmJSJ* [ M^ana,. CoBalgmnenu SaUctue I J. K. ALLEN Established 1887 WHOLESALE DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS 106 W. 28tli St., NEW YORK. Phones^ 167 and 4468 Madison Sq. Open 6 a. m. Daily Growers desiring top market price for their flowers should give me a trial. I VftoMe Flower M^rKetsJ Milwaukee. Jan. 10. Roses. Beauty. .per doz.. 1 500 6 00 Killarney 500©I2 00 Richmond 5 00(312 00 While Killarney 5 003112 uu Carnations 3 00© 5 00 Lllium Giganteum 12 50015 00 Lily of the Valley 3 OO® 4 00 Paper Whites 3 00 Snapdragons per bunch, 35@ 75 Stevi« 1 509) 2 00 Violets 1 Goa 1 SO I A. IfOLTZ MAURICE L. OLABI A. MOLTZ & COMPANY, WHOLESALE FLORISTS 85-57 West 26tll St., NEW TORK Teleplwne Madison Square 617 md 618. N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coo£ftn Bldg.. 6tb Ave. & W. 26th St.. New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every MorniDg. Desirable wall space to reat for advertising. V. S. DORVAL. Secretary. A.L.Y01NG&C0. Wholesale riorisfs Conalgiunents Solicited Tdephone, 3559 Madison Sanare, S4 West 28tta St. NEW TORK N.^Lecakes & Co., Inc. Wholesale Florists Our Specialties— Ferns. Galax Leaves. Leucothoe Sprays. Prin- cess Pines and Laurel Ropine. Fbones 1415-1416 Madison Sa 53W 2Sth St., bet. Broadwav MFIVYnRIf andSixth .Ayenue. '"•'' ' U"^* Paul Mleconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW ZORK CITT Telephone: 3864 Madison Square Adiantum. Atparaeus per strioe. SprenEerl, per bunch. Ferns. Fancy per lOUU. Galax, green per lOOO. bronze perlOOO, Smilax per doz.. Wild Smilax per case. 5C© 2! a 75 35 2 10 1 50 1 50 1 75 5 00 I 50 N. C. rORD Snccessor to FORD BROS. "shiwrlo"" FRESH FLOWERS. 121 West 28th St., NEW TORK Telephone 3870-3871 Madison Stinare Uentton the American Florist when writing Walter F.Sberidao WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephones: 3632 and 3633 Madison Sa, 131 1 133 West 28tli St., NEW YORK WILLIAM B. KUEBLER Wkelesale CommlsskHi Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 28 WUlon^by Street, T.l. 4591 Main. BROOKLYN, H. T. Charles H. Totly MADISON, NEW JERSEY Wholesale Florirt Cliryaanthemtim NoreltiM my apcdAlty. IVIoore, Henfz & Nash, WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 85 and 57 West 2eih Street, Telephone No, 756 Madison Sqnare, NEW YORK. Itention the American Florist when ivriting HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITH Telephones: 2200 and 2201 MadlsonSqoara Mention the American Florist when writing 1888 1911 GUNTHER BROS. Wholesale Florists 110 West 28th Street, luBim/ 'v^nmr Tel. 551 Madison Square NtW YORK CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERGREENS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade, at wholesale. TELEPHONES MAIUSON SQUARE 15195893 119 West 28th Street NEW YORK WM.A.KESSLER Snccessor to Kessler Bros. 1 13 W. 28th St . NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Pbone 2336 Madison. Shipments Iverywkre Prompt and satisfactory. Cooisiianients iolJcBcl 1388 The American Florist. Jan. 13, We Ar« Now Booklns Ordera for Soothero Wild Smilax SbipmcDt commcDciDE Sept. Ist, Natnraland IV^OCIQFS Ferpetuated Sheet iVlV^OOHiO I. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mention the American Florist when writine We Are Now Making Shipments of SouthernWild Smilax Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Iverjthtng in ixODtbern ETer^reens. BVERORE^EN, ALA. Mention the American Florist when writing HOLIDAY TRADE. Winona, Minn. — The probable in- crease in the holiday trade this year over that of last was 10 to 15 per cent, reports John Fuhlbruegge. The qual- ity of the stock this year all around was much better and there were plenty of roses, but violets and carna- tions were short of the demand. Still, prices were about the same as a year ago. Carnations and poinsettias were the leading cut i3owers, the sale of bulbous flowers being slow. Flower- ing plants sold very well, in fact, we were entirely cleaned out. Meeiden, Conn. — It 'was a grand rush the last two days before Christ- was, says The Batchley Co., for the business was much larger than ever before. The flowers this year were of much better quality, and while there were enough roses, violets and carnations were in short supply, con- sequently the prices were higher than last year. There was no great in- crease in the sale of plants with the exception of ferns which were in greater demand, other plants selling about as usual. Kearney, Neb. — There was very lit- tle difference in the trade this year and that of last, being practically the same, says the Kearney Floral Co. There are always sales for some flower- ing plants and azaleas and cyclamen were the most in demand, but in a town of this size the principal cut flowers called for are carnations and the great trouble that we have is that though the flowers that are shipped in look in good condition when received, yet they soon fade after being delivered to the customers. Baltimore, Md. — The business during the Christmas holidays was larger than last year, says Halliday Bros. We had a good supply of splendid stock to fill all orders, with prices about the same as last year. American Beauty roses were in great demand, but there was no call for bulbous flowers. The demand for plants was about the same as the year previous. Having three days made the delivery very easy, but the majority of the orders were sent out on Monday. Sioux Falls, S. D. — The retail price of flowers was about 15 per cent lower than last year at the holiday season, says J. Tossini, and the business fell off about 20 per cent. The stock was, however, of better quality. The de- mand for jjlants was about the same. Business throughout the season has shown an improvement over the pre- vious year of about 20 per cent. Fancy and Dagger Ferns Green and Bronze Leucothoe Just before Christmas we got started in our fifth year of handling Decorative Ever- greens, but this year we have left off Galax entirely, which enables ns to give more :iSES'ii^ special attention to Ferns and Leucottioe. We have secured a tremendous stock of _^,,.„,„ •^rjatdt:^ absolutely fresli "A 1" stocic of both Fancy -*^wgj and Dagger Ferns, extra lengtli, extra ilSSw^^ quality; urecn and Bronze Leucoilioe, the best and largest be country produces. We pack all goods in neat, dry boxes made from thin poplar, which adds but little weight to the goods. If quality is the first thing yon want, then you can- not afford to fail to give us a trial order. Fancy Ferns $1.00 per 1000 Dagger Ferns 1.00 per 1000 Green Leucothoe, long size 2,50 per 1000 Green Leucothoe, short, but large 1 25 per 1000 Bronze Leucothoe, assorted lengths 3.00 per 1000 We allow discouDts to suit the tize of your order, ard always puaraDtee every sbipmeot. Give us a trial: ycur ciedit is good vitb us (uoleis you have beat us in tbe past). T. J. RAY & CO., Elk Park, N. C. FANCY FERNS, pi'f^. New Crop Galax, Bronze or Green $1.25 per 1000 Sphagnum Moss, laree bales $1.50 Leucothoe Sprays, Green $1.00 ppr 100: $7 50 per 1000 Boxwood,. per pound 20c: 50'pound case, $7.50 Magnolia Leaves. Imported Green and Bronze. Basliet. $2.25; 6 baskets. $2 eack Florists in the Middle and Western States can save money by placing their orders with us. A trial order solicited, MICHIGAN CUT FLO\»ER EXCHANGE, Inc., Wholesale Comniission Florists and Florists' Supplies. 38-40 Broadway, All phone connections. DETROIT, MICH SPECIAL PRICES THIS WEEK. Galax, Bronze $4 00 per case of 10. 1 00 Galex Green 4.00 per case of 10 OCO Ferns, Fancy 3.60 pet case of 5,000 Leucothoe, Short Green $1 00 per K 00 Leacothoe. Long Green 1..'0 per 1000 Leucothoe, Short Bronze 175 per 1000 Leucothoe. Long Bronze 2.75 per lOOO Wire Us Elk Park. N. C. Cash with order J. H. VON CANON S CO., Banners Elk, N. C. Tampa, Fla.- — The receipts this year during the Christmas trade were about one-fourth larger than in 1010, states the Tampa Floral Co. The weather has been very warm and sultry, so the quality of the stock was inferior to what we had last year and the retail prices were a little lower, but we had a plentiful supply. The demand for callas, lilies and narcissus was very good. There was a marked increase in the demand for decorative plants. Pensacola, Fla. — The Christmas business was just about double what it was last year, is the way it looks to the Boysen Floral Garden. "We did not have near enough flowers to sup- ply the trade. The prices were about the same as the year previous and the quality was much better. The demand for bulbous flowers was good and there was a marked heavier call for carna- tions. The demand for flowering plants is also on the increase. Fakgo, N. D. — The business was a little better than last year, reports the Shotwell Floral Co. The quality of the flowers was good, everything be- ing first class, with the exception of a few carnations shipped in which were soft. Prices were about the same as last year, but the supply was inadequate to meet the demand, azaleas sold well, there being a large call for them. George CotsonasSt Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dagger | Ferni. Bronze and Green Galax. Holly. Leacotboe Sprays. Princess Pine, Etc., Delivered to all parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28tfi St.. bet, 6th & 7th Ave«., Uoiii Vark Telephone 1202 Madison Square. "<>" ■*■■ U-ention the American Florist when writing # Mention the American Florist when writin igi2. The American Florist. 1389 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for tlie trade in other cities by tbe firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. ^".VlfXiltV^ M. D. REINERS KENTUCKY. New Location, "THE SEELBACK," And 223 S. 4th Avenue. Choicest Cut Flowers. Personal Attention Given to Out-of-Town Orders. Chicago. KsUbUshed In 1867. 'WSM FJLORIST 739 Buckingham Place, L, D. Phone Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. Vn. HA VI THE BEST rACILITIBS IN THE CITT Mention the American Florist when leritint Chicago. GANGER & GORMLEY 187 N. State St. HIGH GRADE OF FLOWERS. sL.... t Central 6196 All orders are lay rkoan^ 2190 c»re ^ __ __ J» C I"^ ^'^ ^^^^ varieties V>ani1Cl9 from $15.00 per lOOO up. Also 10,000 King Humberts. Write iLr prices and varieties. Will exchange for R. C. Carnations stand- ard varieties. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing Cucumbers ETOwn under irrigation by Western Seed & Irrigation Co. Seed Growers and Di'-alcrs. Specialties; Cucumber. Musk andWatermeloD. Pump- kin •'quash. Sweet acd Field Corn FREMONT. . NEBRASKA No, 1— New Davis Perfect. No. 2— Rawson's Arlington Whtie Spine. No. 3— Cool and Crisp. No. 4— Cumberland. No. 5— Improved White. No. 6— Fordhook Famous. Onion Seed— Onion Sets WE ARE EXTENSIVE GROWERS AND DEALERS Write for prices on the 1911 crop. We are also submitting contract figures for the 1912 crop of Onion Seed. SCHILDER BROS., - - - Chillicothe, O. mention the American Florist when writing GBT QUOTATIONS FROM LSNDRETH SEEDS which SUCCEED lir • Bristol, Pa. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA Wkal«i«U Pric* Lilt for Floriita «d4 Market OarlaiMn. Mention the American Florist u-hcn ivriting S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Bean, Cucumber, Tomato, Pea, Muskmelon. Squash, Watermelon, Radish, Sweet Com. Correspoodence solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing -FOR- SEEDS OF AUL KIND APPLY TO W. W. Johnson fi Son, Limifed Boston. Ensland. BIRNETT BROS. Importers and Growers of Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and HoTticnltaral Snndrie*. Tf'^iiSSit^^SS:""""- NEW YORK Write for anr 1911 Sprlae Cataloene. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus NEW CROP. Greenhouse Grown. Per 100. 50c: per 1000. $4.00. A. HENDERSON & CO. Telepbone Randolph 2571. 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO The Ebbert Seed Company ROCKY FORD, COLO. Contract Growers for Ihe Trade. Hiyii-erade Viiu- Sf.-ds, Specialties: Kucky Ford Canta- loupe. Muskin-'lon and (.'iicuni her Seed. Place Your Orders Early. Cynosurus Cristatus (Crested Dogstail) Purity and Germinatioo Guaranteed, WM. POWER & CO. Seed Exporters, Waterford, Ireland Cables: "Seed merchants. "Code A BC. 5th edition Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada Price $3.00 Postpaid. American Florist Co^ 440 S.Dearbom St.,cmCAGO. 1394 The American Florist. Jan I J, White Mexican. ior corn erowiDe and as far north as all varietiei of sweet corn can be safely grown to ripen well. Every one knows the marvellous sweetness o( the old Black Mexican. The White Mexican equals the Black Mexican in sweetness, but is a pure ivory white. It is tbe nrst of the extra earlies to be ready for the table. Time from fifty-five to sixty days. It is a bud proposition of the Black Mexican. We are the originators. You had better look to us for true stock of this marvelous extra early corn. Just the thine for market gardeners. We are growers for tlie .American Seed trade of Peas, Brans, Sweet Corn and Field Corn. Feas and Beans are grown at cur Mich- igan stations. Alpena and Millington. Our corn at Sioux City. la The region around and about Sioux City lor the growing of Sweet Corn and Field corn IS unexcelled, VTtile soil, topograph- ical conditions j u s t light, climate the best for Fall curing, in fact an ideal «pct and un- WUte Mexican surpassed in America SIOUX CITY SEED AND NURSERY CO., Sioux City, la. M. Herb's Novelties. Among the novelties in seeds for 1012 listed by M. Herb. Naples, Italy, The following appear to be of interest and have merit : Primula obconica fimbriata oculata, a large deeply fringed primula obcon- ica with a bright yellow-brown eye on a lilac-pink ground. Gloxinia regina grandiflora, of large size, the flowers four times as large and earlier than other varieties. Zinnia pomponica nana compacta, a dwarf compact growing pompon zinnia of several colors. Giant marguerite carnation Golden yellow, a pure yellow marguerite car- nation of large size. Bellis perennis monstrosa ranunculi- flora and tubilosa Etna, the former with large ranunculus shaped flowers and the latter quilled flowers of bright red. two new large-flowered daisies. Silene pendula compacta Maria, dou- ble light pink with white and yellow variegated foliage. Gaillardia grandiflora Sibylla, a large flower bright red in the center, the outer edge of white and yellow. Celosia Thompsoni magnifica nana, three new colors, golden yellow, chamois-pink and blood-red in the dwarf Celosia Thompsoni magnifica. Dianthus laciniatus mirabilis flore plene albus, a large flowering double Japan pink, the flowers measure three to four inches across and the petals are deeply cut, often terminating in thread-like fringe. Catalogrues Received. -\rlhur T, Boddington, Xew York, garden guide for spring 1912: "W, At- lee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia. Pa., seeds; C. C, Morse & Co,, San Fran- cisco. Calif,, garden guide; Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich., chrysan- themums and asters: H. 'W. Koerner, Milwaukee, Wis., wholesale list of nursery stock; Peter Henderson & Co., Xew York, everything for the garden: Barteldes Seed Co., Oklahoma City, Okla,, seeds; Barteldes Seed Co,, Denver, Colo,, western seeds; Livings- ton Seed Co.. Columbus, O.. seeds; W. E. Marshall & Co., Xew York, seeds; Aggeler & Musser Seed Co., Los An- geles, Calif., seeds; Oscar H. Will & Co.. Bismarck, X. Dak., seeds and nursery stock;- Fancher Creek Nurser- ies. Fresno, Calif,, nursery stock; American Forestry Co., South Fram- ingham. Mass,, trees and tree seeds; Glick's Seed, Plant & Poiiltrv Farm, Gladiolus We control the originator's stock of THE SEW TYPE KUNDERDI ''QLORY" WITH **RUFFLED" PETALS The broadly expanded, wide open flowers paired by twos, all face in the same direction and are carried on straieht stout stalks, fully 3V^ feet. From three to eight of these handsome Sowers are open at one time. Each petal is exquisitely ruffled and fluted. The color is a delicate cream pink, with a moat attractive crimson stripe in the center of each lower petals the shade of which is unique in Gladioli. Tbe ruffiing of the petals ia this new strain has attracted much attention the country over. Special prices with free cuts, for catalogue use. Per 100, $7,50. Per 1000, $70.00 IVe carry large stocks of America, Mrs. Francis King, Augusta, Princeps Let us quote you on and all other these Spring Bulbs VAUGBAN'S SEED STORE NEW YORK. CHICAGO. GLADIOLUS GLORT. Lancaster, Pa., seeds, plants and poul- try; Ebbert Seed Co., Rocky Ford. Colo., seeds; Evergreen Nursery Co., Sturgeon Bay, Wis., nursery stock; Luther Burbank, Santa Rosa, Calif., fruits and novelties. Henry A. Dreer. Philadelphia. Pa.. Garden Book. L. Daehnfeld, Odense, Denmark, trade list of seeds; Kelwaj' & Son, Langport, Eng., wholesale list of seeds; Daumann & Co., San Giovanni A Teduccio, Italy, seeds, plants, etc.; Sluis & Groot, Enkhuizen, Holland, seeds; Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., Paris, France, tree seeds and evergreens; Soupert & Netting, Luxembourg, roses; M, Leenders & Co., Steil-Tege- len, Holland, roses; TJberto Hille- brand, Pallanza, Italy, special offer of seeds; Perry's Hardy Plant Farm, En- field, Eng., lilies; Max Kornacker, Wehrden, Germany, seeds. BiSMAKCK, N. D, — Oscar H, Will in his 1912 seed catalogue says : "Most of the seed corn was destroyed by zero weather in early November," He has had to advance his prices of field seed corn over .50 per cent. waiermeion seed 1912 contracts for the Trade. Grown under rigid inspection isolated and carefully selected. HUGH M. TAYLOR, ^"^r^we. Lloyd, Florida. Iftnti'en the jtmeTican Florist when writing New York, — W. E. JIarshall & Co. report the prospects for 1912 trade as very good. The shipments of French and German seeds have arrived and Mr. Marshall and Charles Taggart are visiting the retail customers. They have a window display of cacti in va- riety from Turks Island. ig/j. The Amer ica n Fl or/st. 1395 n [nnnMMMnnnMMnnnnMMMnnnn n I Boddington's Quality Flower Seeds for Florists § M n n n M M M n n n Selected Seeds, Successfully Sown, Secure, Sure, Safe and Servlcable Satisfaction. Remember you may deduct S per cent- if cash accompanies order. M n n n M H M n n n H n n n ■ M n n n M H M n ■ M H n n n M M H ■ n AGERATUM Trade pkt. Oz. Meiic&num album 10.10 $0.20 Blue Perfection 15 .60 Imperial Dwarf Blue 10 .25 Imperial Dwarf White 10 .25 Little Dorrit 15 .50 Swanley Blue 10 .25 Little Blue Star, trade pkt. 50c, 3 pkts. for J1.25. BODDINGTON'S MAUVE BEAUTY. Large MauTe flowers; dwarf, compact, very free-flowering. A unique variety. Trade pkt. 10c. . oz. 50c. AliYSSOM White Gem. A grand improvement on Little Gem, be- ing much more compact: grand for bed- ding. Trade pkt. 25c., oz. $1.00. Trade pkt. Oz. % lb. Little Gem, dwarf, best for pots $0.10 $0.30 $1.00 Carpet of Snow, for hang- ing baskets and borders.. .10 .40 1.25 Sweet (the old variety) 10 .15 .50 ASTERS BODDINGTON'S Asters Axe Tamous. Write for catalogue of other varieties and prices. Trade pkt. ^4 oz. Oz. Aster Early Wonder, white.. $0.25 $0.75 $2.00 Aster Early Wonder, pink.. .25 .T.t 2.00 QUEEN OF THE MAEKET ASTEES. Boddington's Extra Early. Trade pkt. Oz. Pink $0.20 $.85 Light Blue 20 .85 White 20 .85 Dark Blue 20 .85 Crimson 20 .85 Bose 20 .85 Flesh-Color 20 .85 Light Eose 20 .88 Scarlet 20 .85 Hed-Lilac 20 .85 Finest Mixed 20 .85 BRANCHING ASTERS Vicks' Branching. Trade pkt. 14 oz. Oz. Crimson $0.25 $0.35 $1.00 White 25 .35 1.00 Purple 25 ..■55 1.00 Violet 25 .35 1.00 Eose 25 .35 1.00 Carlson's Branching. Lavender S0.23 $0.35 $1.00 Semple's Branching. Shell-Pink $0.25 JO..W $1.00 Upright White 25 .35 1.00 Trade pkt. each of the collection of 8 varieties for $1.75. Trade pkt. % oz. Oz. Vick's New Early Branching, white $0.25 $0.75 $2.00 Vick's New Early Branching, pink 25 .75 2.00- BODDIXGTOVS GIANT ANTIRRHINUM (Height. 3 feet.) Trade pkt. Oz. Coral-Eed. striking color $0.20 $0.75 Carmine, splendid color 20 .75 Daybreak, light pink 20 .75 Brilliant, scarlet, golden yellow and white 20 .75 Crescia, dark scarlet 20 .75 Queen Victoria, pure white 25 l.H*) Luteum, yellow 20 .75 Firefly, scarlet 20 .75 Eomeo. deep ronGNONETTE Boddington's Majesty. The finest of all fancy varieties of Mignonette for under glass or ---t culture. Seeds saved from select spikes under glass. Trade pkt. 60c., %i oz. $1.00, per oz. $7.50. >rYOSOTIS Trade pkt. Oz. Eliza Fonrobert, excellent for pots, blue $0.10 $1.00 Palustris Semperflorens, ever- blooming 25 2.00 PETUNIAS Boddington's Quality Double Fringed. Our double Petunias have reached the high- est standard of excellence, and may be confidently relied on to produce a "large proportion of double flowers of exquisite beauty and great size. % trade pkt. 6C1C., trade pkt. $1.00. Boddington's Snowball, Double. The flnest double, pure white. 14 trade pkt. 60c., trade pkt. $1.(X). BODDINGTON'S CENTUEY PEIZE. Gigantic single flower having the edges deeply ruflJed or fluted; fine substance, with deep white throats. «• trade 1 kt. 60c., trade pkt. $1.00. Trade pkt. Boddington's Bar Harbor Beauty, Sin- gle, Color a beautiful rose $0.25 Boddington's EufQed Giants. A grand selection of single fringed Petunias.. .50 Boddington's Inimitable Dwarf Com- pact Hybrids, Single 25 Emperor, Single, Large blossoms dis- tinct in form, coloring and marking .50 Howard's Star. Rich crimson, with a I distinct white star in center 25 Eosy Mom. Soft carmine pink 25 I Snowstorm. Pure single white 25 Hybrida, Single Mixed. Oz. 60 15 PVRETHRUM | Trade pkt. Oz. Aureum (Golden Feather) $0.10 $0.25 Selaginoides. Foliage fine ser- rated 15 .50 SHAMROCK Trade pkt. O2. (Trne Irish.) Small-leaved. V< trade 25c $0.40 $1.00 SAL\TA Trade pkt. Oz. Clara Bedman (Bonfire). 1% feet. $0.25 $2.00 Splendens (Scarlet Sage) 25 1.50 Splendens. Ball of Fire. Very dwarf and early 25 3.50 Splendens aucubaefolia (Silver- spot) 25 2.50 Splendens Carminea (new). Splen- did rose carmine dwarf 50 Splendens gigantea 50 Splendens pendula. Drooping spikes 25 2.00 Splendens, Zurich, % 02. $1.75... .25 6.00 STOCKS Boddington's Quality Large-Flowering Ger- man Ten-Weeks Stocks, Trade pkt. Brilliant Eose $0.25 Canary-Yellow : 25 Crimson '. 25 Dark Blood-Bed 25 Violet-Blue 25 Purple 25 Flesh Color 25 Light Blue 25 Scarlet 25 Snow- White 25 Fine Mixed 25 Boddington's Quality Cut-and-Come-Again, These splendid Stocks will flower continu- ously through the summer If sown early. Trade pkt. Princess Alice, white $0.25 Apple Blossom, light pink 25 Peach Blossom, soft pink 25 Chamoise 25 Bridesmaid, rose' 25 Canary, yellow 25 Flamingo, blood-red 25 Blue Jay, light blue 25 Violet, dark blue 25 Carminea, crimson 25 GL\XT PERFECTION' White. Pyramidal long spikes of large doable flowers, splendid for glass cultnre and for florists' purposes. Trade pkt. 25c., % 02. $1.25, V> oz. $2.00. oz. $3.75. M n n n n n n m m M n n n QUALITY \^RBENAS 02. Trade pkt. Boddington's Mammoth Hybrids. A Btrain of very vigorong growth, producing trasses of large flowers of brilliant and varied colors. Mixed $0.25 $1.25 Boddington's Mammoth Auricala- flowered. Large flowers with dis- tinct white eye 25 1.25 Boddington's Mammoth Blue 25 1.25 Boddington's Mammoth Pink 25 Boddington's Mammoth Scarlet De- fiance. The finest scarlet sort .25 Boddington's White (Candidissima). Pure white 25 Boddington's Striped. Many colors .25 Lemon ( Aloysia cltrlodora) 25 VTNCA Trade pkt. Oz. Alba, white $0.15 $0.50 Rosea, rose 15 .50 Rosea alba, rose and white 15 ,50 Mixed 10 ,40 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.60 We are headquarters for Sweet ready) contalna 62 Peas of pages of every description. Oor Wholesale Catalogue of Quality Seeds and Bolba Seeds and Bulbi you need. Write for It today — a postcard will fetch it. § ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, Seedsman, nI^^yo'^" ?f^! n n n H H M n n n M M n n n m m M n n n M M M n n n H H H H n n n 1396 The American Florist. Jan. 13, Express prepaid on rooted cuttines. The finest ever. Satisfaction guar- anteed to all parts of the United States. Verbenas, t h e very bett named varieties. 70c a 100: $6.0n a 1000. Fucblas, best named varieties. $1.00 per 100: $9 00 per 1009. Feverfew. Little Gem. $125 per 100: $10.00 per moo. Colens, all the finest select named varieties. 70c per 100: $6.00 per 1000. Alternantheras, red and vellow. very strong. 60c per 100: $5.1 0 oer lono Agerstmn, Little Blue Star. Stella Gurney and Imperial White. 6'^c per 100: $5.00 per 1000 Salvia, Bonfire and St. Louis the leading varieties. $1.00 jer 100; $7,00 per 1000: Sweet A'yssnm, SOc per 100: $6.00 per I0"0. our viry best Double Giant Daisy, White Talifor- nia. $1 00 per 100; $8.00 per KOC. 32,000 Vincas, rooted cuttings. $1 00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. C. HUMFELD, CLAT CENTER, KANSAS. Mention the American Florist when writing Rochester, N. Y. — The holiday trade was about the same as that of the previous year, reports John B. Kellar's Sons. The flowers were all of good quality and of plentiful supply, with prices the same as the year before. The supply and demand for bulbous flowers was fair. The trade in general was about the same as last year, no increased demand or falling off or any other peculiarity being noticed. CoLOR.u)o Springs, Colo. — The busi- ness during the holidays was much larger this year than in 1910 is the report of Frank F. Crump. There were just about enough to fill the or- ders with the exception of American Beauties which were short in supply, and carnations were scarce. There were not many bulbous flowers in the market — a few Lilium Harrisii which sold very well. Prices were about the same as last year. The sale for flow- ering plants was larger than last year. Atlantic City, N. J. — TVe had a good supply of all kinds of stock, says the Edwards Floral Hall Co., and the Christmas trade was about 15 per cent better than that of a year ago. The flowers were of as good quality as usual and prices were about the same, except on American Beauty roses, which were higher. There were plenty of bulbous flowers. There was no particularly marked feature of the business this year; the plant sales were good, being about the same as a year ago. COLXTMBUS, O. — Poinsettias were in much greater demand than last year, states John R. Hellenthal, and a greatly increased call for baskets of flowering plants. The increase in business during the holidays was about 30 per cent over that of last year. There was a shortage of good roses and these as well as poinsettias brought higher prices, carnations sell- ing at about the same figures as a year ago. The quality of all the stock this year was very good and there was a good supply and demand for bulbous flowers. St. P.\ul, Minn. — Trade conditions for Christmas this year seemed quieter and business was about 13 per cent less than last year, reports L. L. May & Co. Both city and country trade suf- fered a falling off in about equal pro- portions. The supply of stock was plentiful and the quality was superior to that of a year ago, but the prices on the average were lower. The call for bulbous flowers was not strong, but for carnations was very good, they ruling the favorite flower. The de- Sow Vaughan's Seeds* 1 PRIMULA OBCONICA GIGANTEA. PRIMULA. The strain $ .50 .50 .50 .50 .50 .50 .50 .50 Our P. Obconica seed is from the finest collection in Germany is unsurpassed in color and size of flower. There is none better. Obconica Grandiflora, mixed, 1-64 oz., $1.00; 1000 seeds, Bright Rose l-64oz., 1.00; 1000 seeds, Kermesina 1-64 oz., 1.00: lOCO seeds, White 1-04 oz., 1.00; 1000 seeds, Fire Queen, new 500 seeds, Coerulea, new 600 seeds, Crispa, pkt. 35c Gigantea Rosea, new 600 seeds, " Kermesina, new crimson 600 seeds, MALACOIDES— An Improved Forbesi (Baby) Primrose— The flowers are of a delicate shade of lavender, produced in whorls on tall graceful spikes in great profusion. The plants will flower in four months from sowing, and will continue in flower from four to six months Trade Pkt.,, 50c. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Northern Greenhouse Grown, new seed now ready, 1000 seeds, $4.00; 5000 to 10,000 seeds at $3.75 per 1000. If you have not received a copy of our preliminary flower seed lists for florists, please write for cue. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 25 Barclay Street, NEW YORK. 31-33 West Randolnta St., 803 West Randolph St.> CHICAGO THention the American Florist when writing mand for plants was heavier than last year, poinsettias being much more in request. Terre H.^^-UTE, Ind. — The trade dur- ing the holidays this year was about one-third more than last, reports N. B. & C. E. Stover. There was an espe- cially large call for carnations, a marked increase, and the sale ' of plants was one-fourth more than the year before. Boston ferns took the lead in plant sales and we have never sold so many at any previous Christ- mas. The cut flowers were of much better quality and the prices were about the same, but the supply was entirely inadequate to meet the de- mand. There was, however, plenty of bulbous flowers. Geraniums S. .\. Niitt per 1000. $11.50 Ricirdand Poitevim- per 1000. 14.00 Fehruarv dclivi-ry, Coleus Vcrschatteltii and G. Bedder... .per 1000, $ f..00 Standard assorted per 1000, 5.00 Giant leaved per 1000, 10.00 Ready January 22. PLUMOSUS Fine htock p.r lOdO. $25.U0 ALBERT M. NERR, LancasUr, Pa. igii The American Florist. 1397 Oa^ma.tlon. Cjl^ro>?%rei's f f Bronze Medal National QUALITY American .^ ^^ \ ^^^^ Flower Show, Carnation ^B ^^kl B^9 .^^^ Boston, Societj .^^ m 1^1 BA m\. ^mcYi, A Money Maker. It is a Glorified Prosperity; full of Carnation Virtue. MERIT 'k'v paper for pedigreo. When you buy a carnation seedling you are entitled to one tiiat is honest ;n li is prolitahir and prolilu . See h dependable. Rainbow i^ tioncst and dependable. \ nil buy ca mat ion sei.-dlinus tHr prniiii, RalnbOW will increase your carnation profit 40% to (\^%. Our reputation rests upon the satisfaction we give vou. Wo want you to feel that RnlnbOW is one carnation whicii will safeguard your interest. Our rooted cuttings are guaranteed to be perfect. We can deliver half a milhon. W'hv waii anv longer ? $I2.00 PER lOO; $IOO.OO PER lOOO 250 AT 1000 RATE. LIBERAL DISCOUNT ON LARGE ORDERS Cash or good reference. WANOKA GREENHOUSES, Barneveld, N. Y. Trsntjon itie A.nurican t lorisi ivntsn ivritini/, CARNATION PLANTS Direct from the Grower. Per 1000 Lavvson Enchantress 4c each 35 00 Sangamo, 4c each 35 00 Alvlna 4c each 35 00 MayDay 4c each 35 00 Wlnsor 4c each 35 00 Victoria 4c each 35 00 Boston Market 4c each 35 00 We never shipped a Dicer lot of plants than we are now otferin?. Laree. bushy plants with many shoots. At the above price it would' pay you to buy this stock to plant in your bouses after the early 'mums are Kone. Every plant euaraoteed or you can return them. Cash with order. HOWARD P. KLEINHANS, 66 Centre square, EASTON, PA. Mention the American Florist when writtnf SMILAX Fine bushy plants, 2Vi-inch, $1.60 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. AspraagUS Sprengeri, fine 2V2-in., $1.60 per 100; 4-iti. $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, fine plants, 2}^- inch, $2.00 per 100. Pansies, onr well known strain, none better; Forget-me-not, Daisies, (Bel- 11s), Wallflowers, Sweet Williams, Gaillardias. all these are fine plants, at $2.50 per 1000; $10.00 for 6000. HollytlOClfS, double, in separate colors, 75c per 100, $5.00 per 1000. Lettuce, Grand Rapids, $1.00 per 1000; $8.60 for 10,000. J. C. SCHMIDT. otter and Made Sts., BRISTOL. PA . Flower Colors Use our COLOR OH ART in itaaiMaf tfaen . rucE. si.oo PosrrAiD. Anerican riorist Co.« 440 S. D««fcBrnSt.. CBICAOe Our Catalogue for 1912 Has Been Mailed. If not received with this issue of the American Florist yon have been overlooked or your name is not on onr mailing list.— Aslc For One. It is the most Complete and Comprehensive Chrysanthemum Catalogue published. Our Aim is-''The Plain Truth'' We do not misrepresent to increase sales or secure new patrons. Many are customers today who were customers 20 years ago. There is a reason for such continued confidence. What thej enjoy you may. Our service is alike to all. Atrial order will convince Our Catalogue is our Salesman. If interested, ask for ore, It's mailed free. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Mention the Aviej-icaii Florist when writint Don't Delay Ordering CARNATION Mm I^O'^^r for seasonable delivery. Write for descriptive circular. Cultural directions with each shipment. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass, mention the American Florist lohen writing CARNATIONS ROOTED CUTTINGS. Per 100 1000 wasliington $8.00 $60.00 Wliite Enciiantress 8.00 26.00 Encbantress 3.00 26.00 Mrs. C. rti. Ward 3.00 25.00 loooVate. Des Plaines Floral Co , Des Plaines, ill- Uention tlitAmtriean Floritt wham CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO. La Fayette, Indiana. 1898 The a mek i ca n Fl oris t. Jan. 13, Vegetable Growers' Assoclallon of Amorlca. H. F. Hall. Boston. Masg.. Presideot: C- West. Irondequoit. N. Y.. Vice-President; S. W. Severance. 508 Walker Buildine. LouiBTille. Ky. Secretary: M. L. Rnetenik Cleveland, O.. Treasurer. Prices or Indoor Fruits aod Vegetables. Chicago. January 4. — AsiJtiragus. $2.50 to .$.j per dozen Iiunc-hes; cu- cumbers, .$1.40 to l.fiO per dozen: radishes. 70 cents to T.i cents per dozen bunches; lettuce. 20 cents to 2214 cents per pound: rhubarb. 3.5 cents to 40 cents per bunch. New York. January I!. — Mushrooms. .SO cents to $1.60 per 4-pound basket: cucuinbers. ■$! to .$1.2.5 per dozen; tomatoes, 20 cents per pound; radishes. .$2 to $3..50 per 1(X) bunches; mint, 40 cents to .50 cents per dozen luinches; rhubarb. .$1 per large bunch. Spring Tomatoes. Growers who wish to have a spring tomato crop should lose no time to get plants underway. It is surprising hoW long it takes to produce tomato plants in winter; thus for iilanting out in March the plants must be started early in January. This is especially neces- sary i£ the young plants have to be grown in a lettuce temperature. While they do love heat, tomato plants are fairly hardy and will come along .all right on i bench in a temperature of 50° if they are never overwatered. The varieties are slowly shifting posi- tion in the estimation of growers. Thus the . one-time standby — Lorillard — is about forgotten now. The Etig- lish Comet is losing favor as it lacks size and solidity. The newer Bonny Best is liked In some places. The Grand Rapids promises well, while some growers adhere closely to Beau- ty. This latter is no doubt the finest fruit if well done. The grower should bear in mind that the sijring crop re- quires a larger fruit than the winter crop, as it comes in competition with the southern shipments. It seems to us that the new Detroit should fill the bill where a pink fruit is desired. No matter what variety is used bear in mind never to check the plants either for room, nourishment or heat. If started cool, a lettuce house will do, but if started in heat, they will sure- ly suffer if moved to cold quarters. MARKET.^rA^^ , Potato Importation. Thfe announcement that large quan- tities of potatoes are being imported having been generally made by the pre.ss. the Bureau of Statistics, Depart- ment of Commerce and Labor, has is- sued a circular stating that in the last ten years the total imports were 22,- 84.5,034 bushels valued at $10,985,770, the rate of duty being 25 cents per bushel of CO pounds, and the exports for the same decade were 10,900,.560 bushels, valued at .$8,413,675. Pota- toes are imported chiefly from Canada, Mexico and Bermuda in America, and Scotland, England, Germany and France in Europe. The world's potato crop runs be- tween five and six billion bushels per annum. Germany is the largest pro- ducer, her total crop for 1900, the lat- est available figures, being 1.716 mil- lion bu.shels. Other countries produc- ing: 1.173 million bushels in European Russia, 613 million in France, 480 mil- lion in Austria. 377 million in the t'nited States, 184 million in Hungary. 137 million in Great Britain, 120 mil- lion in Ireland and 90 million in Can- ad;i. New York is the largest produc- ing state in the Union, her product in 1910 being 44';; million bushels, fol- lowed in order by Michigan, Maine, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Ohio, Illinois, Iowa, to about 10 million bushels in Minnesota and New Jersey. Potatoes In Scotland. In consequence of a shortage of po- tatoes in the United States a demand has been created for Scotch i.iotatoes. writes Consul J. M. McGunn of Glas- gow, and it would appear that this demand will increase within the next few months. Inquiries have been re- ceived from importers in the United States desii-ing to know the i^rospects of the crop and tlie prevailing prices. The present is a good average one as regards yield, and the quality is above the average. The crop in England. especiall.\- in the south, is bad, but in the northern counties it will be about the average, and so far as I can learn, the Irish crop is above the average. The prices at present being quoted to foreign buyers range from $15..Slt to .$18.25 per ton of 2.240 pounds, ac- cording to quality. There is every in- dication, howexer, that the prices will go higher. T-he first shipment from this district to the United States was on October 27, 1911. from which date to December shipments to the value of $32,452 have been in\oiced. RocliEi.LE, Ii.L.— The Christmas and New Year's trade was very good, writes Augustus Caspers. Carnations were in especially good demand and lirought high prices. We also sold many potted plants at good figures. Trade is picking up finely. MUSHROOMS HOW TO GROW THEM BY WM. FALCONER. The Best American Book on the Subject. 170 Pages. 29 Illustrations. Price 91.00. — AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Gakdner, Colo. — The Chi-istmas trade was about the same as that of last year. The quality of the stock was better, with prices the same. There were not enough cut flowers to meet the demand, exceiit in bulbous flowers, which were in good supply and sold well. There was an increased demand for flowering plants, especially cycla- men, which sold well.' AXGOLA, N. Y. — The trade during the holiday season was just about the same as last year, says John Xeubeck. The stock was up to standard quality, with prices about the same as in pre- vious years, and there was a good supply of everything. There was a much larger demand for flowering plants and holly and wreaths were in good request. WatcD lor onr Trade Mark stamped 00 every brick of Lambtri 1 Purs Culture Mushroom Spawn SnbstitnttoD of cbesper sradesii thus easily exposed Fretb sampU brick, with IllQstrated book, mailed postpaid by maDtifactarers VD'* □ re ceipt of 40ceDts in postne* Address Trade Mark, American SpawnCo..St,Paol.Mlnn. Mention the American Florist when writ'n.e Success In Market Gardening RBVISED AND ENLARGED EDITION. A new and larger edition of this well known work on market garden- ing. It contains everything a market gardener wants to know, and in a form easily understood. It is an invaluable guide to any one in the business from the beginner to the most experienced. PRICE $1.10 AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Special to the Trade We make a specialty of growing all kinds of Vegetable Plants for the Seed and Plant Trade, including the best vari- ties of Forcing Tomatoes, Asparagus, Cauliflower, Egg Plants, Peppers, Pars- ley, Lettuce, Cabbage, etc. Special prices made on large orders for Spring delivery. Let us know jour wants. We have a fine lot of Tomato Plants, trans planted and polled: Com-t Lorillard. Bonny B''st. Snttons' .'^I. Sutions' .abundance and Winter Beauty; »lso Extra Early Erfurt and Snowball CaulUlower. ^ash required wuh o:ders from uoknonn cor respondents. Fox-Hall Farm, N«o.^2''Norfoll(,Va. mention the American Florist tohen loritinn TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany. GBOWTB and EXFOBTEB on tho VEBY LABOEST SCALE of aU CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWEB and FABM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) SnP^inltTP^* Beans, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots. Kohl Rabl. Leek, Lettuces, OdIoqb, Peas, •jpitwiuiiic.3. Radishes, Spinach, Turnips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Befionlaa, Carna- tions, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Prtmulaa. Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENBY METTE'S TBITTMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, $5.00 per oz., or $1.50 per ^ oz., 75c per 1-16 oe.» poitafe paid. Cash with order. All seeds oCTered are growif under mj personal supervision on my own rast groonds, aii4 are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best qualltj. I ALSO GBOW LABGELY SEEDS ON CONTBACT. igi2. The American Florist. 1399 Dreer's Fine Ferns Sdiantum Parleyense For fine decorations, a splendid lot of 4-inch pots $ 6.00 per dozen; % 40.00 per 100 6-iach pots 9.00 per dozen; 7000 per 100 r.-inch pots 12.00 per dozen; 100.00 per 100 Cibotium Schiedei Splendid decorative stock; the best we have ever offered. 6-inch pots |1.60 each 10-inch tnbs...$3.60 to % 5.00 each 8-inch pots 2.B0each 12-inch tubs... C.OO to 10.00 each Mixed Ferns for Pern Dishes Prime stock, in 214-inch pots $:'..60per 100; .t:'.0 00 per 1000 HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. The above prices are for the Trade only. Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deoert. Florists and Home-makers, taaeht by Prof. Craiff and Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive Florist! recognize the growine importance of a Icnowl- edge of Landscape Art. Gardeners who un- derstand up - to - date methods and practice are in demand for the , best positions. A knowledee o' Landscape Gardening li Indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes. 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dept. A. F.. Sprln^leld. Mass. PROF. CRAIG. Mention the American Florist when writtns — We Have All Kinds of — ^ BLOOMING PLANTS For the sfreman. A 6ne lot of Azalras, Hy- drangeas, Roses, white nnd R>>d. Kambler loses. Crimson R-imblers, Pink Dorothy, Climbing Baby Ramblers, etc. For Easter write us your wants. Don't forget we are headquarters for Ferns. OKO A KUHL, Wtiolesale Grower, Pckln, III. Mention the American Florist when writing ROSES A SPECIALTY. The Dingee & Conard Co., WEST GROVE. PA. Mention the American Florist when writing For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, P O.: Berlin, N. J. Wtlliamstown Jane, W. J LEEDLE SPRINGFIELD 2H-ln. ROSES 4-ln- Shipping — Booking — Growing. FUas£ rmniion the American Florist when writing. LADY HILLINGDON Finest Yellow Rose on the Market. Easily grown and most prolific. Flowers re- markable for their keeping quality and always retaining their superb color. One of the most beautiful decorations of the year at a large Boston Hotel was entirely of this rose. Place your order now for early delivery. YOUNG STOCK. PRICES: Grafted $25.00 per 100; $200 00 per 1000 Own Boot 20.00 per 100; 150.00 per 1000 WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES Naiick, Mass. Rooted Rose Cuttings NOW READY Kaiserin, per 100, $3.50; per 1000, $25.00 Perle, per lOO, 3.50.- per 1000, 25.00 All Choice Stock, Well Roofed. B4SSETT & WASHBURN, Offce and Store: 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Greenhouses, HINSDALE, LLI. Trade Directory Of The United States and Canada Price •3.00. American Florist Co., De^SrSk.. Cliicago SMITH'S ADVANCE CHRYSANTHEMUM stock plants 25c each. Golden Glow, stock plants 10c each. ELI CROSS, 25 Monroe Street GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. 1400 The American Florist. Jan. 13, i The Nursery Trade \ Anrerlcan AssoclaHon of Nurserymen ] H. Dayton, Painesville, O.. President; W H Wyman.NortbAbington. Mass., Vice- President ; J ohn Hall. Rochester.N.Y.. Sec y. Thirty-seventh annual convention to be held at Boston, Mass., 1912. BOUND BROOK, N. J.— Albert W. Wadley has sold his interest in the Wadley Nurseries to E. P. Bryan who has been associated with the business. John Morlet, formerly superintend- ent of parks of Los Angeles, Calif., has been recently appointed to be superin- tendent of the San Diego parks The park area of the city is about 1,800 acres 1,400 of which is in Balboa Park, wher4 the San Diego Panama Exposi- tion is to be held, for which 400 acres has been set aside and the administra- tion building is now being erected. THE Department of Agriculture has issued a bulletin for distribution among teachers entitled Forestry m Nature Study, giving detailed direc- tions for utilizing trees and forests m nature-study exercises and courses. It outlines a course of study for each term— spring, summer, autumn and winter— in the first six years of ele- mentary schools, with a bibliograph of books referred to in the text. It is profusely illustrated and concludes with a key to common kinds of trees. It is intended as a guide for the study of trees that children may learn to know and love trees and understand their needs. Grape Culture. The grape responds generously to attention, adjusts itself to many con- ditions and is often grown on soils too poor for other purposes, states the Bul- letin issued by the U. S. Department of Agriculture entitled Grape Propaga- tion, Pruning and Training. The grape is propagated from seed and cuttings and by layering and graft- ing, seed to produce new varieties, ou- tings and layering to retain the varie- ties and grafting to have worthless vines produce those of better quality. Cuttings are prepared from dormant wood from eight to 20 inches long, tied in bundles and heeled-in or buried in trenches butt ends up covered with three to six inches of soil. In the spring they are set in rows two or three inches apart, butt ends down, the top eye just above the ground. Layering is performed by burying the pruned canes of last year's growth in a trench about two inches deep, a slight incision being made opposite each bud. The plants can be lifted in the fall, each bearing its own roots, and divided. The Rotundifolia vines are nearly always propagated in this manner. There are many methods of grafting, but those ordinarily employed in grape culture are the cleft graft and whip graft. The growth of the grape largely de- pends upon the treatment given dur- ing the first years of its culture. The first year no pruning is given until the winter, when the plants are dormant. Then the strongest cane is selected, out back to two eyes and the others removed. The second year but one shoot is allowed to grow, and this Is carefully staked, and when it attains the necessary height topped, causing laterals to grow. These are pruned according to the methods in which the vines are to grow. , The objects of pruning are to cure diseased plants, modify the shape, increase the size, quantity and quality of the fruit, cause it to ripen earlier or later, and procure a regular succession and facilitate the spraying, training, cultivation and gath- ering the fruit. There are many systems of training adopted, and these are fully described and illustrated in the work, as well as the building of trellises. These vary in different sections of the country, ac- cording to varieties grown and the de- sires of those in charge. The Bulletin concludes with a list of varieties most extensively grown in the different sections. Western New York Horticultural Society. The fifty-seventh annual meeting of the Western New York Horticultural Society will be held in Convention Hall, Rochester, N. T., January 24-26. The opening exercises will include an address by President William C. Bar- ry, who has served the society in that capacity for twenty-two years, and the report of Secretary John Hall, who has filled that position for twenty- three years. Among the papers to be read are "The Season's Experiences with Injurious Insects and Spraying Mixtures," Prof. P. J. Parrott; "What a Spray Nozzle Should Do," Howard M. Riley, Ithaca, N. Y.; "The General Outlook," R. D. Ingraham, Grand Rap-' ids, Mich.; "Plums," Prof. U. P. Hed- rick; "Pointed Paragraphs on Plant New Roses and Blooming Shrubs Rare Trees and Climbing Plants. Kayser & 5eibert, Kossdorf-Darmstadt, Germany. Illustrated Catalog: free on request. Hydrangea Otaksa For Easter and Decoration Day Six inch, pot-grown, well established and set with flower buds. Otaksa, with 5 and 6 branches, at $20.00 per 110; 4 branches at $15.00 per 100. Souvenir de Claire, fine pink, same color as Gloire de Lorraine Begonia, same price; also 7-10 branches latter variety. $25,00 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Gompa Wholesale Florists and Nurserymen, Newark, 'Wayne Co., New Tork Pathology," Prof. F. C. Stewart; "Cover Crops and Their Effect on the Soil," Prof. Jacob C. Lipman; "The Present Status of Nut Growing in the Northeast," Prof. John Craig. Ad- dresses will also be made by Prof. L. L. Van Slyke, Prof. H. H. Whetzel, W. I. Smith, and Lloyd S. Tenney. Prof. C. S. Wilson will explain the purposes of the packing school, of which a session will be held under the supervision of the department of po- mology of the State College of Agri- culture. Other interesting features will be a lantern slide talk by Glenn W. Herrick and a demonstration of color photography by Charles C. Zol- ler. A banquet will be held on Thurs- day evening, January 25, at the DufEj-- Powers dining room, where an inter- esting programme of toasts will be re- sponded to by well known speakers. Fruit Trees^ppl?/," .".fS'h. Fine Trees. Prices reasonable. MITCHELL'S NURSERY, Beverly, Ohio Arbor Vitae (Tbnya Occidentalla.) A tpleodid stock of 3 to 4 ft. and 4 to 5 ft. trees, Write for descriptioni and prtcn. The Wm. H. Moon Co., MORRISVaU. PA. LARGE TREES OAKS and MAPI.ES PInaa and Hemloeka ANDORRA NURSERIB8. Wm. Warnar Harper. Prop, Cheatnnt Hill, PHILA., PA. For Fall Planting Lilinm Tenuifolium, Hansoni, Davorl- cnm, Henryi, Elegans and Wallacei; Daphse Cneortim, Delphininm Por- mosnm, Syringa Japonica, German and Japan Iris. Fall list issned in August. E. S. MILLER, Wading River N.Y. California Privet Fine stock of well grown, well rooted and well graded 2-year plants; flrst-class in every respect: Per 100 1000 12 to 15 in., light branched $1,00 $7.00 15 to 20 in., 3 or more branches 1,50 10.00 20 to 30 in., 4 or more branches 2 00 15,00 21^2 to 3ft,, stronif, 6 or more branches 3,00 25 00 3 to 4 ft., extra heavy. 8 or. more branches 4.00 30.00 Write for special prices on carload and laree orders. CHAS. BLACK, Highisiown, N. J. B. & A. SPECIALTIES Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreei»„ Hoses, Rhododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Autumn Bulbs and Roots, Conifers, Pines Florists are always welcome visitors to our nurserlfls. W£ are enly a lew minutes from New York City: Carlton Hill statioa is the second stop on Main Line of Erie Railroad, BOBBINK& ATKINS Nurserymen and Florists. RUTHERFORD, N. J. igi2. The American Florist. 1401 Rooted Carnation Cutting^s IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. Per 100 Per 1000 Gloriosa $6 00 J50 00 Norwood 6 00 60 00 Dorothy Gordon- 4 00 35 00 White Perfection 3 50 30 00 Per 100 Per 1000 White Enchantress $3 00 25 00 Enchantress 3 00 26 00 Beacon 3 00 25 00 Rose Pink Enchantress 2 50 20 00 Winsor 2 50 20 00 J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO., Carnation Specialists, JOLIET, ILL. A FEW GOOD THINGS YOl WANT. GeraoiBms, Nutt, Buchner. Rtcard. Perkins, Poitevine, 2-in. $2.00 per lOO. BottOD Ferns, 5-in. 25c each. Wbibnanl Ferns, 4-n.. 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3-in., $5.00: 4-in., $19.00: 5-ln. $25.00 per 100. TiBcaVar., 2'lD.. 2c. Aaparagna Sprenden, 2-iD„ $2.50 per 100. AavaragDSPlnmosas, 2 in.. $3.00 per 100. Cash with order GEO. M. EMMANS, Ncwton, N. J. Uention the American Florist when writint 4-inch heavy stock, $12.00 per 100. Boston, Barrowsl and Elegantissima; also -Ji 4-inch Boston, $3,60 per 100. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, Ohio Hention the American Florist when writing Ferns for Dishes Per 100 Per 1000 2Win $3.50 $30.00 Asparagus Plnmosas, aViincb $3 50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. 3 in.. $6.00 per 100. FRANK OECHSLIN, 4911 Quincv St.. CHICAGO Uention the American Florist when toritin^ SPECI ALTI ES. Roses, from 31o pott. Cbrysantberanint Carnations for fall delivery. Smilaz. Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Price! low. Send for list. Wood Brothers. If^Sii: Robert Craig Co... HIGH CLASS PALMS and Novelties in Decorattve Plants. Market and 49th Sts., Philadelpiiia, Pi ir TOU SAW IT IN THE THE FLORIST SAT SO HfTOUR NEXT ORDEJt Roses for Forcing The J it P Preferred Stock. We consider the deliveries we are now making to be the best plants we have ever grown. We have a few left for late buyers. CRIMSON RAMBLER, White Dorothy, Hiawatha, Vetlchenblau (Bine Rambler), Philadelphia Rambler At $15.00 per 100. Tausendachon, $10.00 Dorothy Perkins, $12.00 BABY ROSES Crimson, Baby Rambler, $15.00 per 100 Pink, Mrs. Cutbnsh, 15.00 per 100 White, Katherlne Zelmeth, 15. 00 per 100 Scarlet, JESSIE, 3.00 per doz. (The BEST Baby Rose for Pot Culture.) The Following Bash Roses at $15.00 per Hundred AMERICAN BEAUTY, Kaiserin, MAMAN COCHET. La Fraace, GRUS AN TEPLITZ, MME. CAROLINE TEST- Killarney, Duchess of Albany, OUT, HERMOSA, Etolle de France, Anny Muller, Leonie Lamesch, Clothlde Sonpert, WHITE COCBET, Hngh Dickson, Magna Charta. All fine forcing grade, the very best plants selected out of immense blocks. HALF- STANDARDS, Baby Ramblers, imported at $3.00 per doa. JACKSON & PERKINS CO. "°" ^rifsl/eVry.""'" Newark, New York. The Best White Rose Ever Offered WE SHALL DISSEMINATE Double White Killarney We Are Now Booking Orders for March Delivery. See it growing at The Budlong Rose Co., in Atibnrn, R. I., or with ns at Cromwell. Order now to be sure of early delivery. A* N. PIERSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Uention the American Florist when writing 1402 The American Florist. Jan IS ORCHID PEAT (Osmunda Fibre) Price Lists and Samples on request. THE C. W. BROWNELL CO., WALDEN, N. Y. HOLIDAY TRADE. Savannah, Ga. — There was a much greater demand this year during the holiday trade for more expensive com- binations of flowering plants in bask- ets and boxes, which brought good prices, write A. C. Oelschig «& Sons, and we should judge the total sales were 25 to 30 per cent greater than a year ago. We had a good supply of all stock, but we had to depend on the eastern market for cut flowers, for we did not have five minutes' sunshine for two weeks before Christmas, and our flowers were not up to standard in quantity or quality. The prices of cut flowers were about the same, but those on plants such as azaleas, poinsettias and begonias were somewhat higher. There is but little demand for bulbous flowers except for cemetery use. There was much more call for poinsettias, both cut and in pots. Decorative plants, that is, palms and ferns, were not in great demand; the call was for plants in bloom. Bridgeport, Conn. — It makes every- thing much easier when Christmas comes on Monday, remarks John Reck & Son, for it gave us the opportunity to clean up all our orders on Sunday evening, the night before Christmas, and the business was large this year, showing an increase of about 25 per cent. We had a good stock of flow- ers in our own houses of better qual- ity than ever, but we were short of most everything in cut flowers. Prices ranged a little higher than in pre- vious years. There is no call for bulb- ous flowers, but the demand for plants was very large. We sold more plant baskets than ever before. SOUTH BERKELEY, CALIF. "Oh! yeS. we always have flowers enough in Cal- ifornia," writes the Kensington Flor- ist of the holiday trade, "and if any- thing the flowers were of better qual- ity." The trade was certainly much better than last year — about 25 per cent; prices were about the same and there was a plentiful supply. The de- mand for potted plants was mostly for primulas, cyclamens and all kinds of ferns. There was a good supply of bulbous flowers with fair demand. The sales were very good, but the call was more for a cheaper article than in previous years, and money seemed much scarcer. LON-DON, Ont. — 'We had mild weather all the week before Christmas and it i-ained all day Friday, and most of the retail business was done on that day and Saturday. Still it will show an increase in the total sales of about 30 per cent, writes J. Gammage & Sons. The stock was of better qual- ity than usual and prices were about the same as last year, but the supply was inadequate to fill the demand. There was a good call for bulbous flowers and the supply was limited. There was an increased demand for plants in baskets and made up ar- rangements of plants. Boulder, Colo.— The demand was much greater for flowering plants dur- ing the holiday trade, says C. F. Faw- cett. Azaleas, poinsettias and bulbous stock were short of the call. The amount of business was about the same as last year, the quality of the stock was better and the prices about the same, but the supply was short of f!!!5iLE Baby Roses bE Orleans. Will make showy and profitable stuff for Easter. Read what effective displays were made of these sorts at the Boston March Show Dormant, Field Grown, Budded. Crimson Baby. 2-yr doz , $2.00; 100. $14.00 3-yr ■' l'.60; " 16 00 Jessie. The "best of all" forcer. Color, a bright cherry-red. 2-yr., each, .',5c; doz., $:1.50; 100, $25.00 3-yr., each, 45c; doz., 4.50; " 30.00 Azalea Mollis. Each, 60c; doz., $6.00: 100, $35.00 Deutzia Gracilis. Pot-grown, well budded. Bach, 20c; doz., $L>.00; 100, $15.00. Hydrangea Otaksa. Superior imported stock; pot -grown. Size pots. Flowering stems. Doz. Per 100 6-7-inch, 3 to 4, $6.00 $40.00 Bright red, tinted pink, white center, yr., each, 36c: doz., $3.50; I'UO, $26.00 Phyllis. One of the best pink polvanthas. 2-yr., each. 25c; doz., $2.6ti; 'lOO, $18.00 3-yr., each, 3Uc; doz., 3.00; 100, 20.00 Climbing Roses. All 2-yr, dormant stock, field-grown and budded, unless noted. Each Doz. 100 American Pillar, single pink..$ 30 $3 00 $20 00 Crimson Rambler, 2-.vear 20 2 00 15 00 3-year, e.xtra choice stock.. 25 2 50 18 00 Dorothy Perkins, 3-year 20 2 00 15 oo 3-year 25 2 50 18 00 Hiawatha, single crimson 30 3 00 20 00 Lady Gay beautiful cherry pink 30 3 00 20 00 Philadelphia Rambler, 20 200 1500 TausendSChon, bright pink.... 30 3 00 20 00 White Dorothy Perkins, 30 3 00 20 00 Rhododendrons. Bushy plants, with buds, best named. Each Dozen 8 to 12 buds each $1.00 $ 9.00 12 to 18 " 1.26 12.00 18 to 24 " 2.00 20.00 VAUaflAN'S SEED STORE, Poehlmann Brothers Co., ^^''Tl!^''"^^' Western Headquarters for Rose Plants Grafted Pink and White Killarney, 214-in $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 Richmond, 21 , -in 12.00perl00. 100.00 per 1000 Maryland, 21 .-in 12.00 per 100; lOo. 00 per 1000 Mrs. Aaron Ward, 21 , -in 14.00 per 100; 120.00 per 1000 Melody, 2!.2-in 14.00 per 100; 12n.0(' per 1000 Mrs. Taft or Prince de Bulgarie, 2V'2-in 14. uo per loO; 120 00 per 1000 Own Root Pink and White Killarney, 2y2-in 6 (K) per KX); 56 00 per 10 Freeman-Lewis 1389 Frament M K 1387 Galvin Thos F 1391 Garden CitySandCo III Garland Geo M Co. 1411 Gasser J M Co 1,591 Geny Bros Ii90 Giblin & Co 1415 Good & Reese Co . . I Gorbam & Cbaplinel416 GrandKapidsFlo Col391 Greater New York Florists' Ass'n.... 1387 Growers CulFlower Co 1386 GudeBros 1390 Gunther Bros , 1387 Habermann Chas.. .1389 Haven The Seed Co II Heacock Jos Co 1403 Heinljohn & Son., 1390 Henderson A & Co. 1393 Herr Albert M 1396 Herrmann A 1415 Hess& Swoboda..,1391 Hews AH& Co.... Ill Hilfinger Bros Ill Bines E Lumber Co IV HippardE 1414 Hitchings&Co 1415 Hoerber Bros 1,583 HoBman Flo Artist 1391 Hoffmeister Flo. Co 1384 Holm & Olson 1390 Holton&HunkelCoi376 Home Cor School,, 1,599 Hooker H M Co. ...1414 Hort irade Journal, 1406 Humfeld C 13% Hunt E H 1,533 Hurff Edgar T II Igoe Bros I4G6 Illinois PipeM(gCol415 Isbell S M& Co ...1393 Jackson & Perkins. 14001401 Jacobs S& Sons 1415 Johnson WW & Sonl393 Jones Percy 1,583 Kasting W F Co...l3S4 Kayser & Seibett,.,1400 Keller Geo & Sons. Ill Keller J B& Sons. .1390 Kellogg Geo M 1389 Kennicott Bros...,l,'83 Ky Tob Prod Co, ..1406 Kervan Co The.... 1387 KesslerWm 1387 KiftRobt 1391 Kimberlin Seed Co. 1393 King Construct'n 1416 KIeinhansPHowardl397 Kohr A F Ill Kramer I N & Son. Ill Kroeschell Bros Co, 1412 Kruchten John 1383 Kuebler Wm 1387 Kuehn C A .1385 KuhlGeoA 1399 Kyle &Foerster....l383 Lager & Hurrell.... I Lange A 1389 Landreth SeedCo...l393 Lecaites N L & Co. 1,587 Leedle Floral Co... 1399 Lehman Bros, 1415 Lichtenberger J ,.1406 Lord& Burnham C0I4II McCallumCo 1384 McConnell Alex. ...1389 I McCuUough'sJ M I Sons Co Ki85 McHutchison &Co. II McKellar Chas. W.1383 1 McKenna P & Son. 1,591 Malandre Bros .1389 Mastin J G & Co. ..14-6 Masur S 1389 Matthews Florist... 1391 Mathews Gravity Carrier Co 1413 May & Co LL 1389 MeconiPaul 1387 Mette Henry 1398 Michigan CutFloExl3a8 Millang, Chas 1387 MiUerES 14U0 Mitchell Nursery. ..1400 Moltz A & Co 1387 Moninger J C Co... 1416 Moon The WmHCoHOO Moore Hentz&Na8hl387 Morehead Mfg Co.. 1413 MorseCC&Co....l392 MtGilead Pottery Co III Munk Floral Co. ...1384 Murphy Wm 1404 Murray Samuel 1390 Myers Florist 1391 Nat Flo B of Trade. 1415 N Y Cut Flower Exl,587 Nicotine Mfg Co. ...1413 Niessen Leo Co 1334 Oechslin Frank. .1401 Palethorpe PR Co. Palmer W J & Sonsl,590 Park Floral Co .1390 PeacockDahlia "--81399 Pedrick Geo&lWl Penn the Florisi. ,1390 Pennock-MeehanCol387 Peters & Reed Pot'y III Peterson J A 1 Pierson A N 1401 Pierson F R Co .... I Pierson U Bar Co, 1414 Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 1392 Pillsbury I L 1406 Pittsburg CutFIoCol384 Podesta &Baldocchl391 Poehlmann Bros Co 1,379 1402 Pollworth C C Co . 1385 1391 1411 Power Wm & Co... 1.59.5 Pulv'iz'dManureCol413 Quaker City Machine Works 1411 Randall A L Co .. 1383 Ready Reference... Randolph &Mc Clements 1411 Ray T 1 & Co 1388 Reed&Keller 1411 Reeser PlantCo....l404 ReimersM D 1,589 ReinbergGeo 1383 Relnberg Peterl381 1404 Rice Bros 138S Robinson J CSeedCo 11 Rock WL Co 13911 Roemer Fredk 1393 Rohnert Waldo II RuschG&Co 1385 Routzahn Seed Co.. 1.393 SaakesO C 1391 SaltfordFlow'rShop139I Schilder Bros 1393 Schillo Adam .... 1412 Schlatter Wm&Sonl415 Schmidt] C 1397 Scbulz Jacob 1390 Scott John 1404 Seattle Cut Flo Ex.1384 Seed Trade Report- ing Bureau 1393 ShaBer Geo C 1391 Sheridan WF 1387 Sioux City Seed & Nursery Co 1394 Situations & Wantsl375 Skidelsky 6 S & Co. 1393 Smith A W& Co... 1391 Smith Elmer D&Co1397 Smith Henry 1391 Smith P J 1386 Smith Wm C 1385 Smith W&TCo... I Stearns LumberCo,1416 Sterling Emery Wheel Co Ill Stoothofi H A Co., 1413 Storrs &Harrison Col403 Sunlight Dble Glass Sash Co 141: Superior Machine & Boiler Works.. 1416 Syracuse Pottery Co III Taylor Hugh M ,.,1394 Texas Seed &FloCol389 Thompson Car Co. .1401 Thorburn JM&Co.. II TottyChasH 1387 Traendly&Schenckl387 Valentine Frank ...1389 Vaughan & Sperry.1382 Vauehan'sSeedStore III 1,594 1396 14021411 Vick'sSons Jas ... 11 Vincent R Jr I VonCanon JH&C0I3S8 Waban Rose Cons,13s9 Wagner Park Cons. 1401 Walker FA &Co ..1389 Wanoka Grhs 1397 Weber F H 1390 Weiland&Rlsch... 1,578 Welch Bros 1385 Western Seed & Irrigation Co. . 1393 Wietor Bros ... 1380 1383 WilksS Mfg Co. ...1414 Wilson Robt G . .1389 Winterson's Seed Store 1404 WittboldG.Co 1389 Wood Bros 1401 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldensonl391 Yokohama Nurs Co II Young A L& Co... 1387 Young & Nugent... 1389 Youngs 13S9 Zech & Mann 1383 Gold Letters Gammed Gold, Silver and Pnrple Letters lot inscriptions on Floral Designs. Best and Cheapest on the Market, Send for Samples and Prices, 1664 Ave. A, NSW YORK Telephone Lenox 5644 J. Lichtenberger, SPLIT CARNATIONS Qnickly, easily and cheaply Mended. No tools required. Pillsbury Carnation Staple Patented 1908, 2000 for $1,00 postpaid, I. I.. PI.I.SBURY Galesburs. III. 0 Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two ot three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growers as the best support on market. Pat. July 27, '97. May 17. '91 GALVANIZED WIRB ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipment guarantet* IGOE BROS., 266 North 9th St., BROOKLYN. N. T. Now is the Time To Subscribe to the Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Largest Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual tub- scription for weekly and quarterly Dumbers. One Dollar. (Interna tlonal money order). Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets and topics. The Horticultural Printing Company, BURNLIT. ENGLAND { Circulation in 1 Buyers' Brains \ Is the kind enjoyed by the American Florist. Its actual pa:d circulation we believe, is the largest in its class. The contents are of real present value and are preserved for future reference. Advertisers who realize this establish permanent business with the best trade in the United States and Canada. ».* '9 LIQUID Tobacco Paper IS THX STRONGEST BEST PACKED EASIEST APPLIED 84sheeU % 0.76 144 sheets 8.60 288 sheets 6.60 ^_, ^^ _^ I7ffl sheets 86.10 Manufaelured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Louisville Ky. 6* Giirons. '.'.'.'...'..'."'.. 47!m Nlco-Fume Purnishes the Most Nicotine for the Money ! OVER 40% NICOTINE By far tbe CHEAPEST JUST NOTE PRICES Pint $ l.W Vi G«llon 6.U Gallon lO.M igi2. The American Florist. 1407 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE. NET. AGKRATUMS. Ageratum, Stella GurDey, 2-ln., $2 per 100. Princess Pauline, 2 In.. $2 per 100. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. ALTERNANTHEKAS. Alternantheras, red and yellow, R. C, $6 per 1.000. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago. 111. Althernantheras, R. C, red and yellow, 00c per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. AKAUCARIAS. Araucarias, 4-in., 2 to 3 tiers, 50c each; $6 per doz. ; 6-In., 4 to 5 tiers, $1 each; $12 per doz. ; 7-in., 4 to B tiers, $1.50 each; $18 per doz. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook, Chl- cago. 111. Araucarla escelsa, 5-ln., 50c to 75c each; 6-ln., $1 to $1.25. Frank OechsUn, 4911 Qulncy 8t., Chicago. Araucarla excelsa, 6-ln., $6 per doz.; $45 per 100. Bolton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus baskets, $1, $1.50, $2 each. Plu- mosus, 2-ln., 40c per doz.; $3 per 100; 3-ln., 75c per doz.; $6 per 100; 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $12 per 100; 6-ln., $4 per doz.; $30 per 100. Asparagus S. D., 4-in.. $1.50 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Asparagus pulmosns nanus, from 2y^-xa. pots, $2.50 per 100; $22.60 per 1,000; 3-tn., $5 per 100; $45.50 per 1.000. Cash with order please. Floral Hill Gardens, G. F. Neipp, Prop., Chat- ham, N. J. Asparagus plumosus nanus. iy^-\n., $3.60 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 3-ln., $6 per 100. Frank OechsUn, 4911 Qulncy St., Chicago. ASPARAGUS WANTED.— 12,000 Plumosus Danus, seddllngs; state what quantity you have with lowest price. Chas. Frost, Kenllworth, N. J. Asparagns plumosus, 2%-ln., $3 per 100; $26 per 1,000. Sprengerl, 2H-in., $2.50 per 100; $22 per 1,000. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes- TlUe. O. Asparagus plumosus, 2i;^-ln. pots, $3; 3-In. pots, $4 per 100. Asparagus Sprengerl, 2-tn. pots, $2; 3-ln. pots, $4 per 100. C. Blsele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. ___^ Asparagus Sprengerl, 2-ln., $2.50 per 100. Asparagus plumosus. 2-in., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Asparagus plumosus, 2^4-ln., $3 per 100; $29 per 1.000. S. S. Skldelsky & Co.. 1215 Beta Bldg., Philadelphia. Asparagus Sprengerl, 2%-ln.. $1.50 per 100; 4-ln., $5 per 100. Asparagus plumosus. 2%-ln., $2 per 100. J. 0. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Potbound 3-ln. Sprengerl, can be shifted Into 8-ln., $6 per 100. C. C. PoUworth Co., Mll- wankee. Wis. Asparagus plumosus, 2-ln., $2.50 per 100. The Reeser Floral Co.. Springfield, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus. 2M-ln.. $2 per 100; $18 per 1.000. Joseph H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Asparagus plumosus, $25 per 1.000. A. U. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengerl plants. W. H. Elliott, Brighton. Mass. AZALEAS. Azaleas. Empress of India, 75c, $1 and $1.60 each. Van der Cruyssen, 75c, $1 and $1.25 each. The Geo. Wlttbold Co.. Edgebrook, Chi- cago. 111. Azaleas. W. T. Smith Co., Geneya, N. Y. Azalea Mollis, 50c each ; $5 per doz. ; $35 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. BAT TKSES. Bay trees and box trees; all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Boebrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Bay trees. McButcblson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Bay trees. Bobbink & Atkins, Rntberford, N. J. BEGONIAS. Begonias, $3 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., PalneSYllle, O. Rex begonia, assorted. 3-in., $5 per 100. The Dlngee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. BOXWOOP. Boxwood, bushes, 8 ins. high, 25c each; 12 ins., 35c; 18 ins.. 50c; 24 ins., $1. Globe, 18 Ins. diameter, $2.50 each. Obeliske, 5 ft., in mission box. $10 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. Boxwood. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Boxwood. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. BULBS. Bulbs, begonia, single flowering, 40c per doz.; $2.50 per 100; $22 per 1,000; double flowering, 60c per doz.; $4 per 100; $35 per 1.000; Glox- inias, separate colors, 75c per doz.; $5 per 100; $47.50 per 1,000. Fottler, Flske, Bawson Co.. Faneull Hall Sq., Boston, Mass. Bulbs, gloxinias, French Roman byaclntbs, forcing gladiolus. Spiraea, tulips. For prices and varieties, see advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs. Lllium Harrlsli. 7-9. $17 per case of 250 bulbs. White hyacinths, 12-15 ctms., $18 per 1,000. Paper White Grandi. Narcissus, $8 per 1.000. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. Narcissus, Paper White, 13 ctms., $1 per 100; $8.50 per 1.000. Scranton Florist Supply Co., 201 N. Seventh Ave., Seranton, Pa. Bulbs, Gladioli Early Bird. New dahlias, Crimson Beauty. Golden Nugget, Snow Storm ■and Cream City. H. W. Koeruer, Station E., R. F. D. No. 6, Milwaukee, Wis. Bulbs. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this Issue. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Bulbs of all kinds. James Vlck's Sons. Rochester, N. Y. Bulbs, begonias and gloxinia. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Bulbs. Burnett Bros., 72 Cortlandt St., New York. Bulbs. Surplus of L. Multiflorums, 7-9. Yo- kohama Nursery Co., 31 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs. E. S. Miller. Wading River, N. Y. CANNAS. The IMPROVED CANNA, 64 varieties. Includ- ing Mrs. A. F. Conard and the finest new ones. Send for price list. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Cannas, 10 best vara., from $15 per 1,000 up; also 10,000 King Humberts. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Cannas, Chicago. Egandale, Henderson, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, III. Cannas, Chas, Henderson, 2 to 3 eyes. $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O, CAKNATIOWS. Carnations, Gloriosa. Norwood, $6 per 100; $50 per I.OUO. Dorothy Gordon, $4 per 100; $35 pep l.OilO. White Perfection, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000. White Enchantress, Enchantress, Beacon, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Rose Pink En- chantress, Winsor, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. CARNATION CUTTINGS. Get the Best from the Best Place. White Enchantress. White Per- fection (pure white), Mrs. C. W. Ward, Beacon, Alma Ward. Dorothy Gordon, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Enchantress, $15 per 1,000. C. O. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis. Carnations, Beacon. White Enchantress, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Rose Fink Enchantress, Enchantress, White Perfection. $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 30 B. Ran- dolph St., Chicago. Carnations. White Enchantress. White Perfec- tion, Mrs. C. W. Ward. Beacon, Alma Ward, Dorothy Gordon, $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. En- chantress, $15 per 1,000. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Strong, well rooted carnation cuttings, Wln- sor and Victory, $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. White Perfection, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. C. W. Ward, $3 per 100. Cash or O. O. D. Northwestern Floral Co., Gross Point, 111. Carnations, Lawson-Enchantress, Sangamo, A! Vina, May Day, Winsor, Victoria. Boston Mar- ket, 4c each; $35 per 1,000. Howard P. Eleln- hans, 66 Center Square, Easton, Pa. Carnations, White Enchantress, Mrs. 0. W. Ward. Enchantr,ess, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Des Plaines Floral Co., Pes Plaines, 111. Carnations, White Wonder, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind. Carnations, leading kinds. Des Plaines Floral Co., Des Plaines, lU. Carnation Benora, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass. Carnation Rainbow, $12 per 100; $100 per 1.000. Wanoka Greenhouses, Bameveld, New York. Carnations. Wood Bros., FishklU, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums, stock plants, Yellow Bon- naflfon. Dr. Enguehard. Glory of Pacific, and Estelle, $3 per 100. Mosbsek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Chrysanthemnms, Smith's Advance, 25c each. Golden Glow. 10c each. Ell Gross, 25 Monroe St., Grand Rapids, Mich. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings. Smith's Ad- vance, 25 for $1; Golden Glow, $1 per 100. Edward Wallis, Atco, N. J. Chrysanthemums. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich^ Chrysanthemums, leading vara. Wood Bros., FishklU, N. Y. If you are looking for good stock of Mums, Geraniums. Cannas, Vincas, Ferns, etc., write to R. F. Gloede, Evanston, 111. CPIERARLAS. Cinerarias, the largest flowering grown, fine 3-ln., $3.50 per 100. J. W. MUler, Shlremans- town. Pa. CLEMATIS. Clematis panlcnlata, strong plants from 4-Iii. pots, 2-year-old, $10 per 100; plants from open ground. $5 per loO. C. Elsele, lltb and West- moreland Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department. Write Us About it 1408 The American Florjst, fan. /J, Clematis panlculata, fleld-grown. $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1,000. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., GeneTa, N. Y. COLEUSES. Coleus, Beckwlth'B Gem, He» Majesty, Qneen of West, Verschaffeltll, etc., $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palne«- vUle. O. Coleus. rooted cuttings, Pfister, Becliwith's Gem, Golden Bedder, Veischaffeltii, $6 per 1,000; 2-in., $2 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Coleus, Verschatfeltil and Golden Bedder, $6 per 1,000. Standard, assorted, $5; Giant Leaved, $10. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. CROTONS. Crotons, Aurea maculata, 3-ln., $8 per 100. Storrg & Harrison Co.. PalneBville, O. CYCLAMENS. Giant cyclamen, our own grown strain, se- lected from the very best and well built plants and flowers. Seeds, $1 per 100, $6 per 1.000; nearly all sold out. August seedlings. $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Plants, well set with buds. 4-in., $18 and $25 per 100. Orders amounting to $25, 10% off. Here is one of the many letters we received from satisfied customers; E. A. Butler & Son, Niagara Falls, N. Y., says: "The plants are excellent, the finest we have ever had, and if the seed this year is of the same quality we will be perfectly satisfied." Our aim has been to, and we have, improved our strain every season. Cultural directions with every order. See my calla and A. plu- mosus advs. C. Winterich, Cyclamen Specialist, Defiance. O. Cyclamen persicum giganteum, mixed colors, 4-ln., 25c each; 5-in., $9 per doz. ; 6-in., $12 per doz. In full bloom. Order quick. R. J. Southerton, Highland Park. 111. Cyclamen. J. Hasslacb. St. Eemy de Prov- ence, France. CYPERUS. Cvperus, 3-in., 75c per doz.; $5 per 100; 4-in.. $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. DAHLIAS. Dahlias. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this Issue. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Dahlias. Peacock Dahlia Farms, Williams- town Junction. P. O. Berlin, N. J. DAISIES. Daisies, Giant Paris, from 2M:-in. pots, $3 per 100. C. Elsele. 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Marguerites, white and yellow, cuttings, $6 per 1,000; yellow, 2-ln.. $2 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. DEUTZIAS. Deutzia gracillis, 20c each: $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. DRACAENAS. Dracaena indivisa. 2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000; 3-ln., 75c per doz.; $6 per 100; 8-in.. 2^ to 3 ft. high, $1.25 each; $15 per doz, Dracsena Massangeana, 6-in., $1.25 each; 7-in.. $1.50 each. Dracaena Terminalis. 4-in., 35c each; $4 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. DRACAENA INDIVISA, choice stock. 5-in.. $15 per 100. Order quick. Holton & Hunkel Co., 4C2 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee. Wis. Dracaena indivisa, 3-in. pots, $4 per 100. C. Elsele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadel- phia. Pa. Draceffi lud., 3-in., $5; 4-in., $10; 5-1d., $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. EUONYMOUS. Euonvmous varlegata, 2V.-in. (golden and sil- ver leaf), 50c per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. FERKS. Perns, Boston, 2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-in.. $8 per 100; $60 per 1,000; G-ln., $6 per doz.; $45 per 100; 7-in., 75c each; $9 per doz.; 9-in.. $1 each; $12 per doz. Fern baskets, $1 each. Assorted ferns for dishes, 2- in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Cibotlum. 7-in., $2.50 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Egdebrook, Chlcago^lll. Ferns, Boston. For sizes and prices, see ad- vertisement on front cover. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. 5,000 Boston terns for 6In., 25c; strong, healthy stock. Orders booked now for Boston and Whitmani, strong runners for 2 and 3-in., $20 per 1,000. Cash. A. G. Lake, Wellesley Hills. Mass. Ferns for dishes, transplanted, ready for pot- ting, five varieties, $1 per 100; $9 per 1,000. Ferns, strong plants, 2-in., .$3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Adiantum Farieyense, strong plants, 4- in., $4 per doz. Cash please. Rober & Radke, Maywood. 111. Ferns, Amerpohli, Barrowsii. Scotii. Elegan- tissima, Boston, Jacksoni, Sword and Whitmani, from 4-in. pots, $15 per 100. Same varieties, 214-in.. $4 per 100. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Ferns, Boston, Whitmani. Scholzeli, Scotii, 4- in. pots, $2 per doz.; 5-in. pots, $3 per doz. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadel- phia. Pa. Ferns, Boston, 2%-in., $3 per 100; $30 per 1.000. Whitmani, 2y.-in., $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. 250 at 1,000 rates. H. H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Cibotlum, 7-in.. $2.50 each. The Geo. Witt- bold Co.. Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Ferns for dishes, 214-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 500 at 1,000 rate. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Qulncy St.. Chicago. Ferns, Boston, 4-in., $15 per 100; 5-in., $25 per 100; 6-in., $40. The Reeser Floral Co., Springfield, O. Ferns. 4-in., $12 per 100, Boston, Barrowsi, Elegantissima. Also 2^4-10. Boston. $3.50 per 100. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. Ferns, Boston. 5-in., 25c each. Whitmani, 4-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns. John Scott, Rutland Ed. and E. 45th St. , Brooklyn, N. Y. " FERNS. 4-in., Boston, flue stock, $14 per 100. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, 0. Ferns. Bobblnk & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. FEVERFEW. Feverfew, large double white, $1 per 100, prepaid. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. FICUS. Ficus repens, 2^-in., 50c per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. GENISTAS. Genistas. 5-in., 25c each; dandy stock, $25 per 100. Order quick. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. GERANIUMS. 30,000 S. A. Nutt. The most popunir variety iu existence. Strong selected top cuttings, well rooted, $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1,000. The W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield, 111. ^__ Geraniums, standard varieties, ivy-leaved and scented. 2-iD., $2 per 100: 3-in., $3. Silver leaf, Nutt and Mt. of Snow, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $4. R. Vincent. Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. Geraniums, standard sorts, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville, 0. Geraniums, assorted, large proportion Nutt, Ricard, Doyle, rooted cuttings. $1 per 100. Ed- ward Wallis. Atco, N. J. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins, Poitevine. 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo, M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. Geraniums, S^ A^ Nutt, $11.50 per 1,000. Ricard and Poitevine, $14 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. GERBERA. Gerbera Jamesoni and Adnet. St. Remy de Provence. France. J. Hasslaeb, GREENS. Greens, fancy ferns, $1 per 1,000; dagger, $1 per 1,000. Green leucothoe, long, $2.50 per 1,000; short, $1.25 per 1,000; bronze, assorted lengths, $3 per 1,000. T. J. Ray & Co., Elk Park, N. C. Greens of all kinds. For prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Greens of all kinds. For prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. J. H. Von Canon & Co., Banners Elk, N. C. Greens, fresh cut evergreens and mosses; dec- orating material. The Kervan Co., 119 W. 28th St.. New York. Greens of all kinds. N. Lecakes & Co., Inc., 53 W. 28th St.. Now York. Greens, bouqeut green, wreathing, boxwood. A. Henderson & Co., 30 E. Randolph St., Chi- cago. Ferns for dishes. Pteris Mavi, Serrulata crla- tata variegata, Wimsetti, Cretica albo lineata $3 per 100; $23 per 1.000. Aspldium tsussi- mense and C.vrtomium falcatum, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Storrs & Harrison Co Painesville, 0. ROOSEVELT FERN Is a winner. We otter 2Vj-ln., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; 3-in., $2.50 per doz.; $17.50 per 100. F. 0. B. here. THE CO- NARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Greens, wild smllax and decorative greens George M. Carter. Evergreen, Ala. Southern Wild Smilax^ Caldwell The Woods- man Co.. Evergreen, .\ia. HARDY PLANTS. Moonvlne, white. 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $3 R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Moonflower, $3 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Bainesville, O. Herbaceous plants. Bobblnk & Atkins, Ruth- erford. N. J. HOLLYHOCKS. Hollyhocks, dbl., 75c per 100; $5 per 1,000 J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. HELIOTROPES. Heliotrope, Czar, Jersey Beautv, etc., $2.50 per 100; Ceuterfleur, $3.50 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0. Heliotrope. 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., .$4. ' The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea Otaksa, 5 to 6 branches, $20 per lOU; 4 branches, $15 per 100. Souvenir de Claire, same price; also 7 to 10 branches, latter variety, $25 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York State. Hydrangea Otaksa, 5-ln.. 2 to 3 flower shoots. $20 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes- ville, O. Hydrangea Otaksa, 6-7 inch. 3 to 4 flowering stems, $6 per doz.; $i0 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Wanted, 5,000 Hydrangea Otaksa, 2y2-iu. pots. R. H. Murphey's Sons, Urbana. O. IVIES. English ivy, 3-ln.. 75c per doz.; 4-in., $1.50 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, III. English ivy, 4-in., $12 per 100; 2-ln., $3.50. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0. Ivies, German, 60c; Eng., $1 prepaid; 2y,-ln. Eng., $3. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. Ivy, German, 2-in., $2 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago. III. LANTANAS. Lantana Dellcatissima, 2-in., $2 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. _ Lantanas, 8 varieties, $3 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. ULY OF THE VAILEY. To Import. Lily of the valley, "J & P" Perfect Brand, new crop, three-year pips, the kind indicated by the name, grade and quality guaranteed at $15 per 1,000, pack 2,000 to the case. Prompt Shipment. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark. Wayne Co., New York. Lily of the Valley, Lri)ndon Market pips, $14.50 per 1,000. Medium grade, $12.50. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Lily of the valley. Otto Mann, Leipzig, Sax- ony, Germany. Lily of the valley, Berlin and Hamburg grades. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. From Storage. Lily of the vallev, Chicago Market Brand, $2 per 100; $16 per 1,000. Early forcing Valley, $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1,000. H. N. Bruns, 30.38-40-42 W. Madison St.. Chicago. LOBELIAS. Lobelias. Catherine Mallard, 2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edge- brook^^ Lobelia Kathleen Mallard, 2-ln., $2 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom Spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. If You Do Not Find What Yoy Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About 1) igi2. The Amer i ca n Fl o r i s i\ 1409 NURSERY STOCK. Altheas, Hydrangeas, Pilvet, Barberries. I'hiladelphus, Splreas, Dentzias, Korsytliias, Weigelas, Viburnums. Write for prices and sizes. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Nursery stocli, large trees, oalis, maples, pines and hemlocks. Andorra Nurseries, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Nursery stock, new roses, and blooming shrubs, rare trees and climbing plants. Kayser & Sie- bert, Rossdorf, Darmstadt, Germany. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. 1.000 Barberry Vulgaris, 2-year, ly.^, to 3% feet. Send for prices, additional lists and cata- logue. Henry Lake Sons Co., Nurserymen, Black River Falls, Wis. Nursery stocks, apple and peach trees. Mitch- ell's Nursery, Beverly, Ohio. Japan maples, $1 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co:. Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit, N. J. Orchids, Cattleya and Lselia Anceps. G. L. Freeman, Welifleet, Mass. Orchid peat. The C. W. Brownell Co., Wal- den, N. \. r AND ANUS. Pandanus utilis, 3-iii., $10 per 100: 4-ln., $20 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. PALMS. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Palms. For varieties and prices see page ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. ' Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Joseph Hea- cock Co. , Wyncote, Pa. Palms, big stock, write for prices. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Palms. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. PANSIES. Thiok of the strain of pansiea containing light, dork, lavender, violet, blue, bronze, royal purple, red, cerise, salmon, mahogany, yellow and red and gold shades — a dozen or more varieties in each shade — of immense size, with great form and substance. These are MASTODON PAN- SIES. It has cost us hundreds of dollars and eighteen years' time to upbuild this strain, and it is worth all It cost. 1 oz., $9; 1-12 oz., $1. Plants, 100, 50c; 1,000. $3; 5.000, $12.50, pre- paid. STEELE'S MASTODON PANSY GAR- DENS, Portland, Oregon. Pansies. Our giant pansles are unsurpassed. We guarantee our strain. Also Masterpiece, Giant Prize Trimardeau, Mme. Perret. Black Blood Red, Golden Queen, etc., all at $2.50 per 1.000; 5.000 for $10, liberal count. Elmer Raw- lings, Wholesale Grower, Olean, N. Y. Pansies, forget-me-nots, daisies, wallflowers, sweet Williams, gaillardias, ?2,50 per 1,000; $10 per 5.000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. PEONIES. Peonies. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. PHLOX. Phlox drummondl gr. fl. J. Hasslach, St. Remy de Provence, France. POmSEITIAS. Poinsettias, 3-ln., 15c; 4-ln., 25c; 5% and 6- In., 35c to 50c. Godfrey AschmanB, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. PRIMULAS. Miller's Giant Obconlca, average larger than silver dollars. Fine 3-Inch, $5 per 100. Cash. J. W. Miller, Shiremanstown, Pa. Primula Sinensis, 4-in., $1.50 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Primula Sinensis. J. Hasslach, St. Remy de Provence, France. PRIVET. 200,000 Cal. Privet, 2-year, $12 per 1,000; 4 to 6 branches and up; large stock Ampelopsis Veitchii, Clematis Paniculata, 1, 2 and 3-year- old; fine stock Hydrangeas, English Ivy, Shrubs, Vines, Dahlias and Cannas. Get my list; it will pay you. Beuj. Connell, Florist. Merchant- vllle, N. J. California privet. For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere la this issue. Chas. Black, Hightstown, N. J. California privet, 3 to 5 ft., 10c; 2 to 3 ft., 5c; 18 to 24 ins., 3o. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. RHODODENDRONS. Rhododendrons, 8 to 12 buds, $1 each; $9 per doz.; 12 to 18 buds, $1.25 each; $12 per doz,; 18 to 24 buds, $2 each; $20 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Rhododendrons, 75c, $1 and $1.25 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, III. ROSES. ROSES. Send for qpmplete list. Per 100 American Pillar, 3-year $35.00 American Pillar, 2-year 25.00 Dorothy Perkins 12.00 Lady Gay, 4 to 5 ft 16.00 THE CONARD & JONES CO., WEST GROVE, PA. ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS. Per 100 Per 1,000 Richmond $2.00 $15.00 Pink Kiilarney 2.50 20.00 White Kiilarney 2.50 20.00 My Maryland 2.50 20.00 Satisfaction Guaranteed — Ready Now. GEO. REINBERG, 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, III. Roses, Sunburst, 2i,i-in., $30 per 100; $250 per 1.000; grafted, $35 per 100; $300 per 1,000. Double White Kiilarney, $30 per 100; $250 per 1,000. Lady Hillingdon, grafted stock, $25 per 100: own root stock, $20 per 100. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Roses, Kaiserin, $3.50 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Perles, $3.50 per 100: $25 per 1.000: Maryland, $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. Bassett & Wash- burn, 131 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Roses, own root. Pink Kiilarney, White Kii- larney, Richmond, Perle. Bride and Bridesmaid, 214-in. pots. My Maryland, 214-ln. J. L. Dll- lon, Bloomsburg. Pa. Roses. For varieties and prices, see adver- tisement elsewhere in this Issue. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York State. Roses. For varieties and prices, see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Roses. Kaiserin. $3.50 per 100: $25 per 1,000; Perle, $3.50 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Bassett & Washburn, 131 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Roses. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Roses. Double White Kiilarney for March delivery. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Roses. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, 0. Roses. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Roses on own roots, budded, bedding. H. P. 's hybrids and teas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Rose Lady Hillingdon. Waban Rose Conser- vatories, Natick. Mass. Roses, Pink Kiilarney. W. H. Elliott, Brigh- ton, Mass. Rose White Kiilarney. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Roses. Leedle Floral Co., Springfield, O. SALVIAS. Salvias, cuttings. Bonfire and Zurich, $6 per 1,000; 2-in., $2 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. SEEDS. sow NOW If you want them for early Spring sales. 6 tr. Tr. Pkts Pkts Begonia Bedding Queen, finest pink. $2. 50 $0.50 " Gracilis lumlnosa, finest red 2.50 .50 Triumph, finest white 2.50 .50 0. V. Zangen, Hoboken, N. J. Seeds, Vlnca alba pura, tr. pkt., 10c; oz., 60c; Rosea Fl. alba, tr. pkt., 10c; oz., 60c; Rosea pink, tr. pkt., 10c; oe., 60c; mixed, tr. pkt., 10c; oz., 50c. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds, Asparagus plumosus nanus, 50c per 100; $1 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 30 B. Randolph St., Chicago. Seeds, cucumber, muskmelons, squash and pumpkin, sweet, Flint and Dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley, Douglas Co., Neb. Seeds, peas, beans, sweet corn and field corn. Sioux City Seed and Nursery Co., Sioux City, Iowa. Seeds, primulas and Asparagus plumosus na- nus. For prices see advertisement elsewhere In this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Flower seeds for florists. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. 14tb St., New York. Seeds, cucumber. Western Seed and Irriga- tion Co., Fremont, Nebraska. Seeds, watermelons. Hugh M. Taylor, Con- tract Seed__Grower. Lloyd, Fla. Seed, Cobcea Scandens, $2 per lb., postpaid. J. A. McDowell, Ap. 167, Mexico City. Onion seed and onion sets. Schllder Bros., Chillicothe. Ohio. Tomato seeds, best stocks, all varieties. The Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. Seeds of all kinds. James Vick's Sons, Roches- ter, N. Y. Seeds, sunflower, $3.50 per 100 lbs. J. Bolgi- ano & Son, Baltimore, Md. Seeds. All sorts of garden and flower seeds. J. Hasslach, St. Remy de Provence, France. Seeds, Cynosurus Cristatus. Wm. Power Co., Waterford, Ireland. Seeds, flower for 1912. Frederick Roemer. Quedlinburg, Germany. Seeds, peas and beans. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Contract Growers. For Southern Seeds — Headquarters. N. L. Willet Seed Co., Augusta, Ga. mnAX. Smilax, 3-in. pots, $4 per 100. C. Eisele, lltb and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Smilax. Wood Bros., FIshklU, N. Y. SPIREAS. Spireas, clumps. For varieties and prices see advertisements elsewhere in this Issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Spirea Gladstone, $3 per doz. Queen Alexan- dra, $4. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. TRADESCANTIA. Tradescantia variegata. 2-In., 40c per doz.; $3 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Vegetable plants. Double Curled Parsley, strong field-grown, $1.25 to $2 per 1,000. June sowed sturdy little plants, $1 per 1,000. Let- tuce, Grand Rapids, choice stock, $1 per 1,000; $8.50 per 10,000. Elmer Rawlings, Wholesale Grower, Olean, N. Y. Lettuce, Grand Rapids Forcing, good stock, plants $1 per 1,000. Danville Floral Co., Dan- ville, 111. VERBENAS. Verbenas. For varieties and prices, see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue, J. L. Dil- lon, Bloomsburg. Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Dur Ready Reference Department, Write Us About t! 1410 The American Florist. Jan. 13, Verbenas, R. C. 70c per 100; $6 per 1,000; express paid. S. D. Brant, Clay Center, Kans. Lemon verbenas, rooted cuttings, $1 per 100, prepaid. Chas. Frost. Kenilworth, N. J. VINCAS. Vincas, 4-ln., $2 per doz. ; $16 per 100. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Vlnca variegata, R. C, ?1 per 100, prepaid. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. BOILERS. Boilers. The Monlnger-Furman; 200 sizes and ■tyles. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Boilers. The Superior Standard. The Supe- rior Machine & Boiler Works, 850 Superior St., Chicago, Boilers. Metropolitan Material Co., 1394 Met- ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y, Boilers. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35tb Sl Iron Sta., Chicago. Wilts* self-feeding hot water boilers. S. WUks Mfg. Co., 3503 Shields Ave., Chicago. Boilers, all sizes. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago. Boilers for greenbouses. GlbUn & Co., Utlca, N. Y. Boilers. Lord & Bumham Co., Irvlngton, N. Y. BUILDING MATERIAL. Building materlaL Cypress Is far more dura- ble than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men furnished to superintend erec- tion when desired. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston, Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress semi-iron frame or truss bouses. Hot- bed sash and frames. Lord & Bumham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. Building material, cypress, sash bars, green- house material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Black- hawk St., Chicago. Building material, greenbonse material and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Wash- ington red cedar. A. Dletsch Co., 2642 Shef- field Ave., Chicago. Building material, cold frames, botbed sash. Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. Pecky cypress, cedar posts, drop siding and other greenhouse lumber. Edward Hines Lum- ber Co., Chicago. Building material. Louisiana cypress, pecky cypress, botbed sash. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1357 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. INSECTICIDES. Insecticides, Apbine, $1 per quart; $2.50 per gal. Fungine, 75c per quart; $2 per gal. Al- phine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder, $3 per bag 100 lbs. The H. A. Stoothoff Co., Mount Vernon, N. Y. Nlkoteen, pint bottle, $1.50. Nlkoteen Aphla Punk, $6.50 per case of 12 paraffined boxes. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenbouse construction, builders of all klndB of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietscb Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co.. 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modem designs. Hitch- ings Co., 1170 Broadway. New York. Greenhouse construction of all kinds, and con- servatories. Estimates and catalogues on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co., 2541 So. Artesian Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse Construction, seml-lron gr«en- bouses, new truss bouses, iron frame honsei. Lord & Bumham Co.. 1133 Broadway, N. Y. Greenhouse construction and equipment. Elny OoDBtructlon Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. GOLD FISH. I Gold Fish, Aquarium plants. Castles, Globes and all Supplies. Send for catalogue. AUBURNDALB GOLDFISH CO., 922 Randolph St.. Chicago, 111. GUTTERS Gutters. Jennings' improved iron gutters. Dlller, Caskey & Keen, 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Gutters. Garland's. A gutter with a reputa- tion. Geo. M. Garland Co., Des Plalnes, 111. MiSCKIXANEOUS. Sunlight double glass sash. Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co., 934 E. Broadway, Louisville, Ky^ Pillsbury's Carnation Staples. SOs per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury. Galesburg, 111. Cut flower and design boxes, all sizes. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Pipes, flues and greenhouse fittings. Illinois Pipe Mfg. Co., 2113 S. Jefferson St., Chicago. Gravity Soil Carriers. Mathews Gravity Car- rier Co.. Merrlam Park, St. Paul, Minn. Peerless heat accelerator. Frank J. Elsinger, 588 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Wagner plant boxes for palms, boxwood, bay trees, etc. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sld- ney, O. Sunlight double glass sash for hot-beds and cold frames. Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co., 934 E. Broadway, Louisville, Ky. POTS, FANS, ETC. The Red Pot. C. C. Pollworth Co. All roads connect with Milwaukee. Cherry red standard flower pots. The Mt. Gllead Tile & Pottery Co., Mount Gilead, O. Pots. J. A. Bauer Pottery Co.. 416-21 Ave. 33, Los Angeles, Calif. SEEDLING TRANSPLANTER. For Sale — My Seedling Transplanter. With it you can set in 5,000 plants per day. Send for circular. Albert A. Sawyer, Forest Park, 111. STAKES. Cane Stakes. Standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100. 85c; 500 for $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe Stems, about 6 feet; per 100, 60c; per 1,000, $5. Vaugban's Seed Store, Chicago. THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120-page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- •tains many chapters t covering all sides of I growing, propagating 1 storing, etc. , and also some pagesofvaluable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources. A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. BOOKS FOR FLORISTS The following books should be in every florist's and gardener's library. A good book on any subject iD which you are specially interested is worth years of experience and should be kept convenient for reference at all times. Send prices Quoted and we send the books. Practical Floriculture (Peter Hen- derson).— A guide to the successful propagation and cultivation of florists' plants. Illustrated. 325 pages. $1.50. The American Carnation (C. W. Ward).— A complete treatment of all the most modern methods of cultivating this most important flower. Illustrated $3-50. Fumigation Methods (Johnson).— A practical treatise on cheap and effective means of destroying insect pests. Hand- somely bound and profusely illustrated. 250 pages. $1.00. Manual of the Trees of North America (Sargent).— The most com- plete and authentic 'vork on the sub- ject. The pages number 826, with over 600 illustrations. $6.00. The Rose. — Its cultivation, varieties, etc. (H. B. Elhvanger). — A complete guide of the cultivation of the rose, to- gether with the classification of all the leading varieties. $1.25. Steam Heating for Builders (Bald- win).— Contains valuable data and hints for steam fitters and those who employ this method of heating. The 350 pages are fully illustrated. $2.50. Heating and Ventilating Buildings. (Carpenter). — This book covers the en- tire subject most fully. In the prepa- ration of heating and ventilating plans It will be found a most valuable guide. $4.00. Chrysanthemum Manual (Smith). — By an expert who has given his un- divided attention for twenty years to the improvement of the chrysanthemum and its culture in detail. Profusely il- lustrated. 40 cents. Greenhouse Construction (Taft). — It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 118 illustrations. $i.so. Daffodils, Narcissus and How to Grow Them (A. M. Kirby). — Contains all that is really worth knowing about these most popular of spring bulbs, writ- ten from the standpoint of American conditions. Illustrated, 233 pages; post- paid, $1.21. Hedges, Windbreaks, Etc. (Powell). — A treatise on the planting, growth and management of hedge plants for country and suburban homes. A vol- ume of 140 pages, with twenty-two il- lustrations, so cents. The Vegetable Garden (Vilmorin- Andrieux). — The best and _. most com- plete book on vegetables ever published. There are 782 pages and hundreds of illustrations in this English edition, ed- ited by Wm. Robinson, the noted Eng- lish horticultural writer. $6.00. The American Florist Co*. 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago, \ You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Oepartmenf, Write Us About It igi2. The American Florist. 1411 Thomas Barson, of Johnston, N. Y., Gives His Opinion of Both Our Pipe Frame and Iron Frame House. UTl ''N the past seven years you have built for me three greenhouses, which I am now using witli the greatest of satisfaction. The first house, of Pipe Frame construction, which is my chrysanthemum house, was put up in 1904 and is practically in as good con- dition now as then. Four yeari ago, the rose house, also Pipe Frame, was erected and that, too, serves its purpose well. The pride of my greenhouses, however, is the home of my carnations. This house is of Iron Frame construction 100x43 feet, and is up-to-date in every way. Although all of my houses are sat- isfactory, still the improvement in the last one erected over the one put up seven years ago is very marked and if I Lord & Burnham Go. Factories: Irvington, N. Y., and Des Platnes. 111. had it to do over again and knew as much about the houses as I do now, I would have all three of Iron Frame construc- tion, on the same plan as my "Carnation House." I would advise the erection of this kind of house for the growing of all flowerg. Right here I want to congratu- late you on the skilled workmen sent to build my last house. They were the most gentlemanly lot of workmen I have ever seen together, tending strictly to their own business and showing by their efforts that they were well acquainted with the tasks assigned them." :;^ . Write for these books today Sash Co. Louisville, Ky. Pecky Cypress Pe^y Cypress Is the greatest money saver discovered In years. WUl last at least three times as long as any other wood for bench material. We can make Immediate shipments at all times from our large stock. Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Siieafhing, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. WRITE FOR PRICES. ADAM SGHILLO LUMBER GO. ""cHicilSSr- nwmii wwiiihbw hwiiiwa-ii wwi xelephone8:Uncoln410an<14H igi. The Amer i ca n Fl o r i s t. 1413 Where There Is Condensation -there is need for a Morehead Steam Trap Condensation in steam lines is akin to matter out of place — means wasted energy. If yovLT lines are sluggish — if yonr houses are not of uniform tempera- ture, write us. We guarantee to drain your lines perfectly — return the pure, hot condensation to your boiler without pump or injector or make no charge for the trial. Obey that impulse — write now. Send for "Book on Condensation." Morehead Manufacturing Co., Dept, Stocks C»rri«d in- Philadelpbia Birmioxbam, Ala. •N," DETROIT, MICHIQAN Memphii. TeoD. Los Angeles Chatham. Ontario Sao Francisco Cattle Manure in Bags Shredded or Pulverized Pure— dry— nniform and reliable. The best of all manures for the W "^^ Ereenhouse. Florists all over the V|2^||n^ country are uside it instead of rough manure. Pulverized Sheep Manure ^i Absolutely the bestSheep Manure "^ on the market. Pure manure and oothing else. The best fertilizer for carnations and for liquid top-dressinc:. Unequalled for all field use. Write for circulars and prices. The Pulverized Manure Company, 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing Catalogue | lllustrafions | \117E have a large assortment of '^ strictly high-class halftones of which we can supply electros suitable for catalogue illustrations. If you need anything in this \^ay. state your requirements and we will submit proofs of the illustra- tions in stock. Price for Cash: Only 15 cents per square inch. The American Florist Co. f • 440 S. Deaibo. St., CHICAGO. • Amherst. Mass. — The townspeople have petitioned the trustees of the Massachusetts Agricultural College to again offer for sale the fruits, 'flowers, vegetables and other products of the college farm, a rule prohibiting the sale having been adopted because the town dealers entered a protest. Philadelphi.\, P.a. — At the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Horticul- tural Society, held December 19 it was decided to hold in addition to its reg- ular flower shows large exhibitions in the spring and fall. The following officers were elected : Clement B. New- bold, president; Randal Morgan, Henry P. Michel, Dr. J. Cheston Morris, and Morris Craig, vice-presidents; S. W. P. Keith, treasurer: David Rust, secre- tary; Robert C. Lippincott, J. Otto Thilow, John W. Pepper, William Kleinheinz, James Boyd, Edward A. Schmidt, and Dr. Robert Huey, execu- tive council. •W>'^^«*^^«>^^« I «» ^ ■» ^ «'g GRAVITY SOIL CARRIER In conveying Bench Soil into or out of Greenhouses, Saves Money, Labor and Wear and Tear on Benches and Houses PEIRCE BROTHERS, Walthain, Mass., use our Gravity Soil Carrier and say "Tbe Carrier easily paid for itself tbe first week we bad It la operation. ' INEXPENSIVE. For further particulars and prices address Mathews Gravity Carrier Co., rx^^^r. 'mI^II: US8 oar patnt IroB Bencb Ftttligs and Riof Supports TH' JENNINGS IRON GUTTER. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS Rtf Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send for Circnlars. DILLER« CASKEY & KEEN, . W. Comer Slxlb and Berk Streets. PHILADIZfHIA, VENTILATINS APPARATUS NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK The most effective and economical material there is for Spraying Plants and Blooms. Skillfully extracted from leaf Tobacco and carefully rcHned. it is clean and easy to appiv, Does the work, wlien vaporized, either in pans. on pipes or over flame. Full pint bOttleS, $1.50. Specially prepared fur fuminatiny closed houses. It vaperi/es the Nicotine i-venly and without waste. Nothiiij^r keeps a house free from .Aphis so cheaply, ALL SEEDSMEN. Prepared by THE NICOTINE MFG. CO , - - - St. Louis, Mo . are easy lo Kiil witi k^ The fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bag 100 lb>. Satisfaction triiaranteed or money back ; why try clieap subatitntea that makers do not dare to tmarantee? ^ THE E. A. ST09TH0FF CO.. MODST TERNON, N. Sax Diego, Calif. — Fortune and King Lanier have opened a store in the JBrewster Hotel building under the firm name of Lanier Bros. The fix- tures make a fine appearance, being of white enamel, plate glass, with nickel fittings. THE BEST BugKillerand Bloom Saver For PROOF Write to P. R. PALETHORPE COMPANY, Owensboro.Ky ■tisniion the A.merican Florist when writimt NieOTICIDE 1414 The American Florist. Jan. is; FIRST-CLASS Second Hand Boilers Fnlly Guaranteed Note the low prices quoted on these Boilers ■uitable ior ereecbouses. We would suggest orderiDE at once if you wish to take advan- tat;e. 2 42 in. X 10-ft. Kewanea Fire Box Boilers $150 00 2 42in. I llHft. Kewanee Fire Box Boilers 175 00 1 54 in. X 12ft. Hot Water Internally Fired Boiler 200 00 1 54-in. X 12 ft Internal Fired Steam Boiler 225 OC 4 60-in. X 16fl. Horizontal Tubular Boikers Each 275 00 All kinds of first class second hand Boiler Tubes. Piping, Fittinis. Valves, etc. Write for our latest Price List No. 47. CMIUGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. 35tta and Iron Sta., CHICAGO THE STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINERY The old reliable machfakaa are the most poverftil, least complicated of any ea the market The Standard Steam Trap Ask someone who is nseiac a Standard for his ofrinkm of it. Write for catalognc E. HIPPAItD CO., Youngstown, Ohio Mention the American Florist when writing WILKS' Hot Water Boilers ARX TBI MOST ICONOMICAL Boiler for Greenhouses No Nlgbt nreman Required withonr SELF-FEEDINB HOT WATER BOILERS. Send for Catalog and Prices. S. WILKS MFG. CO., 3803 SUelda Ave. CHICAGO The Regan Printing House LAKGI KDNS OF CATALOGUES WKTTi FOR rionRxs. 527 PlsrmooUi PUce. CHICAaO CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. ''Send It" That's AU You Need to Write 'E will mail yon this green box. Inside of it yon will find a piece of the U-Bar — an actual life sized piece. Fast to it will be a tag, on one side of which reads "This is the U-Bar, the bar that makes U-Bar Green- houses the famous greenhouses they are;" on the other side are the boiled down, straight from the shoulder reasons, why this U-Bar makes U-Bar greenhouses the famous greenhouses they are. The reason we are offering to send you this, is because last springwhen we were at the Boston Show exhibiting one of our houses, it surprised us every day to find the number of gardeners and superintendents who came to look at that house who hadn't the vaguest kind of an idea how the U-Bar is made. We determined right then and there, that we would cut up a thousand feet of U-Bars in short lengths and mail them out all over this country and Canada. All you need to do to get one, is to mail us a postal with the words "Send -then sign your name and address and give the name of your employer. We will know what you mean and straight way the green box, containing the U-Bar will be mailed to von. It" U-BAR GREENHOUSES P1ER50N U-BAR CO ONE MADISON AVE. NEW YORK. CA^ADIAN OFFICE. lOPHlLLlPi fLACt. MONTREAl Attentlonll Glass Buyersll GREENHOUSE GLASS. Yon will save money if yon obtaim onr prices befor« yon bay. Quality A No. L Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable wMte paint for this purpose. Half barrels, (X gallons) per gal., |1.76. 6 gal. pails, per gal., $1,80. H. N. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLBSAIvB GLASS AND PAINTS, i«u DUtanes pkene (5^45; y,^ Washington Beulewd, OUCiSa Nsar Dasplaines Street. MOBTOe 4BB4. ilention the American Florist when writing igi2. The American Florist. 1415 Ventilating Apparatus that will give perfect satis- faction, is just what you want. What we want is to call your attention to the fact that we are manufact- uring absolutely the most perfect apparatus on the market. We guarantee it to satisfy. Send us the full dimen- sions of jour house or houses, and we will quote you an attractive price. • Write for catalog any- way: it will interest you. ADVANCE CO., Richmond, Ind. 50< SAVED Pipes, Flues >Dd CmIdis tboroushlT orerbauled and rusrio teed. OreenhsBie Fittings of eTerr descriptioo, ILLINOIS PIPE 8 MFG. CO., 2 1 1 3 S. Jenerton St.. CHICAGO A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send ror Price* — 404412 East 34ih St.. NEW YORK. WE are way ahead of last year in the volume of our collection business; but still we can do yet more. Do not wait but send us now all your over due accounts. Rates and methods on appli- cation . The National FloHst's Board of Trade .nIw^ork Greenhouse Material and Sasti Of Every Description. Get Our Prices aod Catalocue. S. Jacobs S Sons, E.t.bii.hedis?), 1361-1383 riusiiing Ave Brooklyn, N. If TIMF IC MniMFV Save H the time greening youi limC 13 mUnCl designs by using FlorisU' Greenine Pins. 20c per lb., and you get from 1000 to 1100 to the lb. Ten lbs. or over, 15c per lb. Write for prices on larger quantities. Wm. Schlatter & Son, Sprlucfield Mass. OF HIGH GRADE." Boilers For GREENHOUSES See Our Cataloeue. ^i^,^l 6IBLIN & CO., Utica, H.Y. FOBT Smith, Ark. — Owing to sick- ness, A. A. Ir'antet has closed his greenhouses and they will not be re- opened until he recovers, unless they are sold. He has been ill during most ot the past year. Beaumont, Texas. — The Beaumojit Floral Co., Mrs, Bessie Weissinger, pro- prietress, has bought all of the inter- ests of the Southeast Texas Floral Co. and will operate both concerns under the name of the Beaumont Floral Co. Sound Greenhouse Building Methods. When Your Order for a Greenhouse Reaches Our Factory, We Make Accurate Detailed Drawings for the Various Parts Going into Your house. ONE man is an expert on the wood parts— he does that; another does the iron, another with engineering experiecce knows about stress and strains and directs the size and kinds of supports and fittings, and so on. Then the lay-out man indicates the length to which the pieces are to be cut and directs where all holes shall be drilled so that the house will go together like clockwork. We tell yoa these things just to show yon that we have completely ont-grown that state of having so-called "all- around men" who do a little of everything in every line (and not much of anything that's really dependable. ) Von know that the only way a man can be an expert is lo direct all his time and attention, heart and soul, to some one thing. That's the kind of men our organization is made up of. The kind of men whose service you get from ns at no more expenditure in the end than for the "Jack -of- all- trades" kind who are full ot guesses. Write us. Hitchings & Company Write to Our Main Offices and Factory, ELIZABETH, N. J. or call at our New York Office, 1 170 Broadway. Florists ! INSURE YOUR PLANTS at but a trifling cost WINTER c"i LEHMAN Over Half a Million in use by Florists, etc. The cost ol heatine Is only TWO CINTS for TWELVK HOURS CONTIN- DODS HEAT. Send far descr ptive circular to LEHMAN BROS., MANUFACTURERS. 10 Bond St., NEW YORK. WAGON HEATER JAS. W. ERRINQER, General Western Sales Agent, 20 £. Randolph St., CHICAGO The Early Advertisement Gets There 1416 The American Florist. fan. 13, CYPRESS Is Far Mo^re Durable Than PINEJ SKSH BARS UP TO 32 FEET_OR LONGER. GREENHOUSE AND OTH,ER BUILDING MATERIAL, MEN FURNISHED JO SUPERINTEND ERE^ION WHEN DESIRED. Sfetid for our Circular's. Th E Air S+earrv5 lumber* C9" fjEP0,N51ET,;B0rSTO,N.(i;^ASS. TheMastin Antomatic White= wash and Spraying Machine Is Reliable, Practical and Durable. When the machine is filled to within six inches of the top, a few strokes of the pump will compress enough air in the tank to produce a continuous mist-like spray for 15 minutes. Write for Catalog and details to Department C. Sold through Seedsmen. Dealers in Florists' and Poultry Supplies. J. G. MASTIN fi CO 3124 West Lake St. CHICAGO. ILL. A Peerless Heat Accelerator Attached to your Water-Heating Plant will save you large sums in coal bills. Your greenhouses will be warmed as never before; all seciions with equal promptness and in one-half the time Its cost is but a fraction of what it will save ycu. FRANK J. EISINGER, 588 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. GORHAM & GHAPLINE DDIUTCDV ^l**** Prices on all rnlnltni Kind. 01 priming Pontiac BIdg, Harrison & Dearborn Sis., Chicago 1000 Letter Heads / ^ _ _ _ 1000 Envelopes j ^O*^^ H.BAYERSDGRFER&GO. c^ll Florists' ^1 Supplies. 1129 Arch street. FHILADELPHIA, PA. Send foronr new catalottne. Wired Toothpicks 10.000. tl.75: 50.000. *7.S0. Mannfactured by W J. COWEE, Berlin, N. T . Ssmple free. For Bale by dealeri. Greenhouse Construction. By Prof. L. R. TafL Price $1 .50 AMERICAN FORIST CO. 440 S, Dearborn St., CHICAGO 'TOR THE BEST RESULTS" Use a Superior Return flue Bto hold a joint convention with the Amer- ican Carnation Society and our soci- ety, they have at last joined hands to hold their convention and exhibi- tion together here in Detroit, in the same hall. Both societies had to somewhat change their plans. Whether this joint meeting will prove success- ful, I am at the present time not able to say. But I do hope for the best, as there were many points in favor of doing so. The officers of the rose society and its executive board were unanimous in this move. I know many members are dissatisfied with such an early date, but let us wait with criti- cism until after the meeting. With- out giving it a trial we are not able to state positively either for or against the Detroit meeting. I hope that this exhibition is all it should be — an edu- cator to us .and the public. Also, we must do our best to ad- vance the growing of out of door roses, in whichever way we can do it best: for that is where our amateur mem- bers will come from later. We must, before all, interest the nurseryman to grow out of door roses best suited to his locality and to make exhibits in the June shows. There are no better object lessons for the public than these. New roses are coming in abundance from everywhere. This is a splendid showing, which I am sure is largely due to the influence of the American Rose Society's efforts and its exhibi- tions. We must continuously advance. Of course, that makes it so much harder for any new rose to qualify, but when a winner it will simply repay all their losses to the hybridizer or to the distributor. We should encourage the hybridizer in his efforts. I would sug- gest here that the distributor test, his new roses a little more carefully be- fore sending them out by giving some plants to other firms in different lo- calities to grow them. This test may be a little more costly, but will pay a great deal better to both parties, the distributor and the gro\ver who buys them. I also strongly advise florists' clubs everywhere to use their influence with their respective state legislatures to establish experiment stations in their state colleges to test plants and fertilizers, so that in both respects we would not be groping too much in the dark, as we mostly do now. In conclusion I should say the strengthening and upbuilding of our society needs some sacrifice in time and money on the part of every loyal member. Every good cause has only advanced in such a way, and who will not say that our aims are less de- serving. So, fellow members, if any of you who are facing me came with a grouch on, forget it. Look around, reflect, there are others. Bear your sacrifices with a cheerful smile; it will make it easier to you and more pleasant to the rest. The cheerful giver is the most beloved. When you return home, go to your neighbor in our profession, smack your chest, and tell him you went to Detroit in zero weather, running chances of trouble at home, but thought it would be good for you and your business. Tell him you saw and heard a lot and gave something in return. Make them feel that they have missed something, and that they will not be behind another j-ear. Then you have fulfilled your mission to the American Rose Society. You are a loyal and a royal good fellow! .SECRETAJtY HAMMOND'.? REPORT. The American Rose Society presents to the eyes of the people of Detroit some of the choicest productions of the rose which can be grown under glass — this early date precluding the exhibition of pot plants. Nevertheless, the spirit of the brightest of flowers Is here to stimulate the spirit of man- kind which admires beauty wherever it may be seen; and in this city of homes and enterprise, by the side of our greatest highway of the inland seas, as the national society of Amer- ica we pay our respects, in the hope of encouraging extended interest in things choice, chaste, and beautiful. The American Rose Society has prospered during the past year. Addi- tion has been made to its permanent fund and the members have paid their dues. This means stability. But to the mind of your secretary there are FIRST PRIZE DISPLAY OF ROSES BY A. N. PIERSON, INC., AT THE DETROIT SHOW. jgi2. The American Florist. 1425 NEW CARNATION DELHI, GROWN BY C. C. MURPHY, CINCINNATI. OHIO. Disseminated by Win. Jlurpliy and S. .S, Skidelsky & Co. two classes which should be repre- sented by greater numbers in our mem- bership, the growers of rose plants and the amateurs. The first should •see the advantage and the second needs a little encouragement to be fully in touch. After five years' experience as sec- retary I emphasize again the recom- mendation made by several members at the meeting held in Washington, for the issuing of a special quarterly "bulletin to amateur members, thus keeping in touch with people who would feel that they were being looked after. This cannot be done without some expense. The suggestion was, in a measure, worked out, but when reported at the Chicago meeting it was thought better to do it in an- other way, but this other way did not materialize. So we have only one way to reach the people, and that is with the Annual Bulletin, which seems to be appreciated. The able papers presented year by year are thus made matters of permanent record, and so far these papers have been of real interest to growers and admirers of the rose, and the commercial value of rose growing depends upon the admi- ration of the flower by the people. At the Boston meeting a suggestion ■was made concerning a rule of meas- ■urement of stems as a means to un- derstandingly regulate the value of various grades of roses in the market. During the year the second gold medal was issued, and awarded to M. H. Walsh of Woods Hole in recognition of the eminent service rendered by him in hybridizing the Wichuraiana roses. Silver medals were sent to A. B. Scott & Sons of Sharon Hill, Pa., also to S. J. Reuter & Son, Inc., Wes- terly. R. I., and to Waban Rose Con- servatories, Natick, Mass. One silver and one bronze medal was sent to the Toronto Horticultural Society, one bronze medal to the Minnesota State Rose Society, one silver medal to the Annandale Rose Meeting, Annandale, N. Y., and two bronze medals for rose gardens made and tended by a school girl . and boy at Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y. There is another matter which seems to me to be of prime importance for the American Rose Society to take up and act upon, as part of its per- manent work. Is there anywhere a full list of the names and varieties of roses originated in America? Such a record should be made, and when a new rose is disseminated, if it was recognized by competent judgment on behalf of the American Rose Society and then recorded, this would be a safeguard against duplication and of much value to an originator. Our society holds a permanent in- vested fund made by the late Mrs. Gertrude M. Hubbell of Washington, D. C, to award every five years a valuable gold medal for the best rose of American origin. Mrs. Frances Roche of Newport, R. I., has placed at the disposal of the society a prize of .$50.00 for the best yellow rose to resemble the color in Marechal Niel, but with stronger stem, to be com- peted for at any show selected by this society after June, 1912. All members of the American Rose Society can feel that the idea a "Rose for every home, a bush for every gar- den," meets response in the hearts of the people. TREASUEEK M.VY'S REPOBT. Receipts $li485.66 Disbursements $743.40 Cash in bank 742.26 $1,485.66 Investment account. . 3,000.00 Permanent and Hub- bard medal fund. . . 350.00 AWARDS. Division A, Best display of cut roses covering not less than 20O square feet of space, and not to con- tain less than 200 blooms, qufllit.v of blooms and effect to be considered, and decorative green of any kind, including plants, permit- ted— A. N. Piersou. Cromwell, Conn., first; Adolph Farcnwald, Roslyn, Pa., second; Fred Breitmever Floral Co., Mount Clemens, Mich., third. Division B, Fifty American Beauty — Bassett & Wash- burn, "Chicago, first; Poehlmanu Bros. Co., Chi- cago, second; Myers & Samtman, Chestnut Hill. Pa., third. Fifty Killarnev— .Tnscph Heacock Co., Wyn- eote. Pa., first; Wm. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass.. second. 1426 The American Florist. Jan. 20y Fifty Dark Pink Killarney — Montrose Green- houses, Montrose, Mass., first; A. N. Pierson, second. Fifty Double Pink Killarney — Myers & Samt- man. first : Poehlmann Bros. Co. , second. Fifty White Killarney — Foehlmann Bros. Co., first; A. N. Pierson. second. Fifty Double White Killarney — A. N. Pier- son, lirst. Fifty Richmo-nd — Poehlmann Bros. Co., first. Fifty My Maryland — A. N. Pierson, first: Mvers & Samtnian, second. Fifty Mrs. Aaron Ward — Poehlmann Bros. Co.. first; "W. H. Elliott, second. Fifty Lady Hillinsdon— A. N. Pierson. first. Fifty Mc'lody^Poehlmann Bros. Co., first; Fred Breitmeyer Floral Co.. second. Fifty Radiance — A. N. Pierson, first. Fiftv Prince de Bulgarie or Antoine Rivolre — Poehlmann Bros. Co., flist; A. N. Pierson. sec- ond. Fifty any other disseminated variety — Myers & Samtman, first; Fred Breitmeyer Floral Co.. second. Division C. Twenty-five American Beauty — Poehlmann Bros. Co., first; Myers & Samtman, second; Gude Bros. Co.. Washington, D. C, third. Twenty-five Killarney — W. H. Elliott, first; Joseph Heacock Co., second. Twenty-five Dark Pink Killarney — ^A. N. Pier- son, first; Poehlmann Bros. Co.. second. Twenty-five Double Pink Killarney— Myers & Samtman. first: Poehlmann Bros. Co., second. Twenty-five White Killarney — John R. Andre, Doylostown, Pa., first; Poehlmann Bros. Co.. second. Twenty-five Double White Killarney— A. N. Pierson, first. Twentv-five Richmond — Poehlmann Bros. Co.. first; W. H. Elliott, second. Twenty-five My Maryland — A. N. Pierson. first; Poehlmann Bros. Co., second- Twenty-five Bridesmaid — Bassett & Washburn, first. Twenty-five Rhea Reid— Bassett & Washburn, second. Twentv-five anv other disseminated variety— W. H. Elliott, first; A. N. Pierson, second. Division D. Best 50 blooms new rose not in commerce — E. G. Hill Co. . Richmond, Ind. , first, with Sunburst; Stockton & Howe, Princeton, N. J., second, with Princeton. Division E, Best and most artistic display of cut roses, and with such accessories as the exhibitor may desire — E. A. Fetters, Detroit, Mich.," second. Special. Dorrance challenge prize for the largest and best display of cut roses, silver medal — Gude Bros. Co. The Alexander Montgomery silver cup was won by Stockton & Howe, with new rose Princeton. Sweepstake prize for the choicest exhibit of perfect roses, the EUwanger & Barry silver cup, was awarded to A. N. Pierson. Visitors, John R. Andre, Doylestown, Pa. Geo. Asmus, Chicago. Fritz Bahr and wife. Highland Park. 111. Albert Barker. Cleveland, O. M. Barker, Chicago. John Barrow, Toledo, O. Guy Bate. Cleveland, O. H. Bate. Cleveland, O. A. F. J. Baur. Indianapolis, Ind. Ed. Bayer. Toledo. O. Geo. Bayer, Toledo. O. A. C. Benson, Hinsdale. 111. N. A. Benson. Denver. Colo. John Berger, Philadelphia, Pa. L. E. Berno. Mansfield. O. John Bertermann, Indianapolis, Ind. Peter Beuerlein, Elmhurst, N. Y. J. A. Bissinger, Lansing, Mich. Oscar Boehler. West Hoboken, N. J. R. Boehringer, Bay City, Mich. A. C. Brown. Springfield, 111. R. T. Brown, Queens, N. Y. Emil Buettner, Park Ridge, 111. 11. A. Bunyard, New York. A. B. Cartledge. Philadelphia, Pa. J. D. Cockcroft. Northport, L. I.. N. Y. L. B. Coddington, Murray Hill, N. J. J. K. Cowgill. Canton, O. V. A. Cowgill, Salem. O. W. P. Craig, Philadelphia, Pa. C. E. Critchell, Cincinnati, O. E. H. Cushman. Sylvania, O. Eugene Daillodouze and wife, Brooklyn. N. Y. E. D. Dale. Brampton, Ont., Can. L. F. Darnell. Cleveland, O. C. M. Dickinson. Chicago. Julius Dillofif. Npw York. F. E. Dorner, LaFayette, Ind. II. B. Dorner, Urbana, 111. r. P. Dudley. Parkersburg. W. Va. R. H. Ellis. Leamington. Ont.. Can. Geo. Elliott. Morton Grove, III. W. H. Elliott, Brighton. Mass. John A. Evans, Richmond, Ind. E. J. Faucourt, Philadelphia. Pa. Adolph Farenwald. RosTyn, Pa. A. Farenwald, Jr., Morton Grove, III. Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass. C. B. Flick, Fort Wayne, Ind. P. J. Foley. Chicago. J. R. Fotheringham, Tarrytown, N. Y. t\ L. Frank. Portland. Ind. Alois Frey, Crown Point, Ind. F. A. Friedley, Cleveland, O. Tony Gallagher, Springfield. O. W. W. Gammage. Toronto, Out.. Can. p:mil Glauber. Denver, Colo. S. J. Goddard. Framingham. Mass. F. E. Good, Springfield. O. J. M. Good, Springfield. O. O. A. Grassl, Barneveld. N. Y. W. H. Grimes, Denver, Colo. C. L. Gn>ss, Denver, Colo. Benj. Hammond, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y. Miss E. Hammond. Fishkill-on-Hudson. N. Y. Kampton, Philadelphia. Pa. Geo. B. Hart, Rochester. N. Y. E. A. Harvey, Brandywine Summit, Pa. Joseph Heacork, Wyncote, Pa. Geo. Heinl, Toledo, O. Harry Heinl. Toledo, O. Alex. Henderson, Chicago. I. S. Hendrickson, Flowerfield, N. Y. A. H. Herr, wife and son, Lancaster, Pa. Eber Holmes, Montrose, Mass. H. B. Howard, Chicago. Ray Howard, Milford. Mass. W. D. Howard. Milford, Mass. H. V. Hunkel. Milwaukee, Wis. G. L. Huscroft. Steubenville, 0. R. J. Irwin, New York. C W. Johnson, Morgan Park, III. John Jones, Richmond, Ind. R. Karlstrom. South Orange. N. J. Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Keimel, Elmhurst. 111. Michael Keller. Rochester. N. Y. Wm. Keller. Rochester, N. Y'. H. E. Kidder, Ionia, Mich. T. J. Kirchner. Cleveland, O. H. P. Knoble, Cleveland. O. E. T. Kurowski, Chicago. L. L. Lamborn, Alliance, O. Fred Lautenschlager. Chicago. W. J. Lawrence, Egllnton, Ont.. Can. Geo. D. Leedle, Springfield. O. Emil Leuly. Weehawken, N. J. A. F. Longren, Chicago. N. F, McCarthy, Boston, Mass. McGee, Toledo, O. W. G. MacKeudrick, Toronto, Ont., Can. Joseph Margolis, Boston, Mass. W. E. Marshall. New York, W. Martin, Portland, Ore. J. E. Mattbewson, Sheboygan, Wis. B. J. Maynard, Chicago. Wm. Merkle. Mentor. O. A. Miller. Chicago. GuPtav Mueller, Milwaukee. Wis. W. Munt and wife. St. Clair, Mich. R. H. Murphey. Urbana. O. Wm. Murphy, Cincinnati, O. Walter Muslon. Toronto. Out.. Can. Jo.seph S. Myers, Chestnut Hill, Pa. Robt. Newcomb, Chicago. H. H. Nicholson, Barneveld, N. Y'. Wm. R. Nicholson. Framingham, Mass. Leo. Niessen, Philadelphia. Pa. 0. A. C. Oehmler. Washington, D. C. Peter Olsem, Joliet, 111. W. J. Palmer. Buffalo. N. Y. H. W. Parker, Fremont. Mich, Miss Helen F. Patten, Toledo, 0. M. A. Patten. Tewksbury, Mass. E. Allan Peirce. Waltham. Mass. Wm. Penn and wife, Boston. Mass. J. Liddon Penuock, Philadelphia, Pa. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia. Pa. J. H. Pepper. New York. A. Peterson. Hoopeston. 111. Clarence Peterson, Cinciuuati, O. J. A. Peterson and wife, Cincinnati, 0. H. E. Philpott. Winnipeg, Man.. Can. F. R. Pierson, Tarry town-on-Hudson, N. Y. W. R. Pierson. Cromwell, Conn. Adolph Poehlmann. Chicago. August Poehlmann, Chicago. C. C. PoUworth. Milwaukee, Wis. A. T. Pvfer. Chicago. Robert Pyle, West Grove, Pa. Wm. M. Reid, Chicago. L. J. Renter and wife, Westerly, R. I. Perry B. Rigby, New Y'ork. W. L. Rock, Kansas City. Mo. A. Roper. Tewksbury. Mass. 1. Rosnosky, Philadelphia, Pa. GENERAL VIEW OF ROSES EXHIBITED AT ROSE SOCIETY'S SHOW, DETROIT. MICH., JANUARY 10-12, 1912. .\merican Beauty Roses in the Foreground. igi2. The American Florist. 1427 \V. N. Rudd, Morftan Park, 111. Martin Saintman, Chestnut Hill, Pa. Chas. Schwake. Now York. 0. W. Scott, New York. J. T. Scott. Elmsfcird, N. Y. Samuel Selignian. Ni-w York. Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J. S. S. Skldelsk.v, PbiladelpUia. Pa. Klmor D. Smith, Adrian. Mich. ir. B. Smith, Danville, 111. V. M. Smith, Cleveland, O. W. J. Stewart. Boston. Mass. E. A. Slroud. Strnftord, Pa. Ohas. Strout, Biddeford, Me. E. J. Taylor and wife. Greens Farms. Conn. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Frank H. Traendly. New York. ,T. A. Valentine, Denver. Colo. \V. J. Vesey. Jr., Fort Wayn?. Ind. . R. Vincent. Jr.. and wife, Vhite Marsh, Md. John Walker. Y'oungstown. 0. Ralph M. Ward, New York. C. L. Washlmrn. Chicago. E. B. Washburn, Chicago. Chas. B. Weathered, New Y'ork. J. E. Weir, Brooklyn, N. Y. Patrick Welch, Boston. Mass. F. E. Whitney. Fishkill-on-Oudson. N. Y. R. G. Wilson, Brooklyn. N. Y. Christ. Winterich, Defiance, O. R. Witterstaetter, Cincinnati, O. R. S. Woodyard. Chicago. John Young, New Y'ork. ■Nic. Zweifel, Milwaukee, Wis. Work and Methods of Fred Dorner. Paper read by Prof. H. B. Dorner before the American Carnation Society at Detroit. Mich.. .Tanuary 11, 1912. At the earnest solicitation of your president. I am presenting to you to- day a paper on "The Worli: and Meth- ods of the Late Fred Dorner in the Hybridization of Carnations." It is a pleasure to do this, as I was direotly associated with him for a number of years in this his most beloved work. Fred Dorner was born in the little town of Schilltach, Baden, Germany, and it was there that he spent the first seventeen years of his life. He inherited from his mother his great love of flowers and in his early years devoted a great deal of time to the care of her garden. At the age of seventeen he emigrated to this coun- try and joined his brother at LaFay- ette, Ind. There he was employed for a number of years at various occupa- tions. In about 1S70 he rented a place then known as Gaasch's Garden, and became a market gardener. In the lit- tle greenhouse on the place he raised a few potted plants which were sold mostly from the wagon at the market place. Five years later he moved to Indiana avenue where he had better greenhouse facilities. There his time at first was divided between the grow- ing of flowers, fruits and vegetables, but as the demand for flowers became greater the growing of fruits and vegetables was omitted. At this time his trade was purely retail and the houses were devoted to such miscel- laneous stock as was required at that time. This then was the scene of his first achievements in carnation breed- ing. In about 18SS Fred Dorner became interested in some experiments in the breeding of carnations being carried on by Mr. Van Landeghem who had charge of the small greenhouses at Purdue University. He quickly saw the possibilities of the work and be- came so deeply interested that he took up this line of work himself. For this purpose he used the varieties which he was then growing and which his records tells us were Silver Spray, Grace Wilder, E. G. Hill, Century, But- tercup. Hintze's White, Mangold, Mrs. Cleveland, Wm. Swayne, Sunrise, Robt. Craig and a variety called Purdue which was raised by Mr. Van Lande- ghem but never disseminated. In the following three years he added the va- rieties Starlight, Portia, Garfield, Ti- dal Wave, Andalusia, Golden Gate and Daybreak which were all used in his work and show today in many of the seedlings grown. As a result of this first year's work in crossing he secured about 500 seed- lings. These were planted in the field and carefully observed and those which he desired to test out were brought into the house. Well can I remember seeing him day after day carefully examining these wonderful flowers as they were opening. His records show us that of the 500 seed- lings grown about 25 per cent were splits, 50 per cent were singles and 25 per cent commercials. From this first year's work were secured the varieties Christina Dorner, Tecumseh, Hoosier, Mrs. Harrison, Indiana and Ben Hur. This then marks the end of his first year's work in the breeding of carna- tions. The growing of these seedlings ne- cessitated further accommodations and so a leanto house about 50 feet long and 10 to 12 feet wide was built and The Laie Fred Dorner, Sr. was heated by means of two stoves. The carnations were planted directly in the bench tbe same as today and were carefully observed and varieties selected for further testing. This lit- tle house was the home of the seed- ling carnations for two years until he moved into his new range on the op- posite, side of the street. With this beginning he continued and from year to year grew many seedlings and of- fered to the public at least one new variety each year. His work continued uninterruptedly for twenty-one years and during this time he grew over 1.50,000 seedling carnations. Of this 150,000 not more than 75 ever reached the market. The larger number of thein went to the dump-heap, but we cannot say that their existence was in vain, for many of them were the an- cestors of some of his best varieties of today. Fred Dorner always believed that many of the failures of new varieties were due to the fact that the owners treated them and thought of them as they would pets. They could only see their good qualities and not their shortcomings. After the first few years, with this idea in mind, he in- sisted upon a thorough test of each variety and would not disseminate it until he was thoroughly convinced that it was better than something already on the market or that it might fill a gap somewhere. It can be truthfully said that no variety was put on the market from his greenhouses unless, as near as he could tell, it possessed qualities that would make it a good market variety. It may be of interest to have a list of the varieties resulting from his care- ful and painstaking work. This list does not include all of his varieties that were disseminated but merely those which he put upon the market himself and those disseminated by E. G. Hill early in the nineties. The list is as follows : Christina Dorner Ceres Tecumseh White Cloud Hoosier Mary Wood Mrs. Harrison G. H. Crane Indiana Lorna Ben Hur Morning Glory Richmond Dorothy Whitney Purdue Stella Spartan Sibyl Mrs. Elizabeth Apollo Reynolds Alba Mad. Diaz Albertini Senorita Dr. Smart Mauvina Blanche Bizarre Wabash The Belle Wm. Scott Neptune Western Pride Lady Bountiful The Stuart Eclipse Storm King .\ureola E. A. Wood Fiancee Uncle John White Perfection Michigan Red Chief Goldfinch Bonnie Maid Dazzle Winona Mrs. C. H. Duhme Pink Delight Meteor Scarlet Glow Bridesmaid White Wonder Mrs. G. M. Bradt Gloriosa Gold Nugget . Rosette Many of you are familiar with this part of his work and perhaps would be more interested in the methods used In securing his results. One rule which he insisted upon following was the se- lection of the best and the use of none but the best varieties in his breeding work. He selected as the time for crossing the months of January and February. This selection was made for two reasons; first, because the flowers at this season were at their best and so he had a fair idea as to form, color and growth; the second, and perhaps most important rea- son, is that at this time of the year there were no insects to interfere with the work. When insects are present they carry the pollen from flower to flower as they seek the honey and make it impossible to have pure crosses unless each flower is carefully protect- ed by means of a paper bag. This last operation would mean a great expense where from 700 to 1,000 crosses are made each year. This expense is not so much the cost of material as the time necessary to put the bags on and to remove and replace them. In preparing his flowers for seed the first operation was emasculation, or in other words the removal of all stamens. The flowers were selected before the anthers were open and the stamens and inner petals were cut off at about the top of the calyx. The outer petals were left intact as they always fold up when the ovules are fertilized and so make good indicators. The flower was then staked and left until the pistil was receptive as was 1428 The American Florist. [an. 20, shown by its hairy condition. Tlie pol- len was then transferred from the flower selected by means of a camel's hair brush to the pistil of the emas- culated flower. In a few days the pet als would curl and close toward the center and after they had become dry they were entirely removed. Later when the seed pod had almost reached full size the calyx was cut away so as to prevent moisture lodging at the base of the pod and causing it to de- cay. The seed, which was ripe by March and early April, was gathered and sown within two or three weeks. The young seedlings were transferred to pots and planted in the field as soon as they were large enough. In the field the plants from each pod had their label giving the number of the cross and the parentage. These plants were allowed to grow without topping and as soon as they began to flower selection was made of the plants to be taken into the house. During some years more than 2,000 seed plants were benched. The best varieties are those which flower earliest in the field and so none of these were neglected. As the plants flowered, all those with double flowers and perfect calyx were marked and then topped so as to make them branch as much as possible. This selection was continued up to the time that the plants were removed to the house. The seedlings were always some of the last to be brought under shelter and so all the good varieties had a chance to flower out of doors. All varieties not producing blooms by the time of the early frosts were left in the field with the singles and splits, as they were en- tirely worthless because of their crop- ping habit. In this manner all the croppers were eliminated. In the house each plant was given a label which was the number of the seed pod and as the plants began to flower all promising varieties were se- lected for a second year's trial and given a new number with the year. The cuttings were made from those plants selected and given a second year's trial. If they showed up well the sec- ond year they were carried on for a third year, but it was not until after a fourth year's trial that they were placed upon the market. During the time of growing seed, during January and February, no flowers were removed from the second and third year plants as it was desirable to test their keep- ing qualities on the plants as well as to have the flowers for crossing pur- poses. In this way one was also able to test the color, whether or not it would fade out in the sunshine. Fred Corner possessed the happy fac- ulty of seeing future possibilities in the various varieties. In his work he would use for the growing of seeds va- rieties that to an outsider seemed very poor. However, an intimate knowl- edge of the variety itself as well as its parentage, suggested to him that it might be the basis of a large flower, a good calyx, a long stiff stem or a good constitution. Unless the breeder pos- sesses this faculty to a greater or less degree his work will be entirely hap- hazard. He also realized that system and the keeping of records were absolutely necessary for success in his chosen work. He not only thought that the records were necessary, but he kept them with him at all times during the flowering season so that when in walk- ing through the house his attention was attracted to some variety he was able to look up its parentage and find where it derived its peculiar qualities. These records consist of the number of the plant, the year, the number of the seed pod, the parentage, the color and notes on the habit. He made further study of his various seedlings and would spend much time passing from plant to plant noting its good and bad qualities and studying its ancestry. He was so familiar with them that he could call hundreds by their numbers and give their parentage. After the first few years no foreign varieties were used in his work due to the fact that these varieties might have had ancestors with objectionable characters that might .show up at any time in the progeny. His work, then, was confined to his own varieties and especially to those in their second and third year's trial. Only such plants as had good constitutions were employed. Such varieties as were suTjject to stem- rot, rust and other diseases were dis- carded, as he always had in mind the development of disease resistant varie- ties and worked with that end in view. Before discussing his rules concern- ing color, foliage, stem and calyx, it might be well to get some conception of his ideal carnation towards which he was ever striving. He realized that without a good foundation a plant could not produce good flowers nor many of them. His first requisite then was a plant that should have branches in all stages of development and when planted in the bench should show the same number of flowers and buds dur- ing the entire year. The leaves of the plant were to be broader and shorter than those varieties that belong to the class known as croppers. The leaves were to have a very strong bluish green color, as this is the natural color of those carnations that have strong constitutions. The stems were to be long and stiff enough to carry the flowers. This did not necessarily mean that they were to hold the flower perfectly erect, as he preferred that the heads should bend just slightly toward the side and so prevent them from looking stiff. The flowers themselves were to have purity of color, were not to be over filled with petals, were to have size, symmetrical form and fra- grance and were to have a non-split- ting calyx. With this ideal in view he applied certain rules in order to approach his goal. The early seedlings showed a great variety of color due to the fact that in an effort to build up a strong constitution it was necessary to use varieties that should have been in classes by themselves. After building up the constitutions it was necessary to secure pure colors. This he accom- plished by the careful selection of the colors used. In order to develop a white strain he used white with white, never adding any other color. To se- cure pinks he used pink with pink, pay- ing little attention as to whether they were light, medium or dark, but to get the clear pinks as represented by Fian- cee and Gloriosa if was necessary to eliminate the use of any pink with a blue or red undertone. To secure reds he used red with red or used yellow with his red in an attempt to intensify the color. In speaking of reds in this case we of course include all the scar- lets. For yellow he used yellow with yellow, or in some cases used white or red with the yellow, the red being used to deepen the yellows. Scarlet maroons were used with scarlet ma- roons or scarlets. Purple maroons were relegated to the purple class. All shades of purple and lavender were used together. In the case of the varie- gated varieties the course was deter- mined by both the ground color and the variegation so that with a red and white variegated flower, a red and . white variegated might be used or a clear red or white. By following these rules he developed what might be called color strains which when used together today give colors of the same value. In regard to foliage he always made it a rule never to use together two plants with heavy coarse foliage and heavy stems. He preferred using a variety with fine foliage with these coarse foliage ones. While it is true that the coarse growing varieties give the largest flowers, they do not pro- duce enough of them to make them good commercial varieties. The plant with the intermediate foliage is usually the best, giving more flowers of a good average size. He always made it a rule not to use, if possible, two short stemmed varieties but to use a long and a short stem together or two long stemmed varieties. The union of two long stemmed varieties in many cases gave short stemmed ones in the first generation, but they also gave long stemmed ones again in the second or third generation. Where varieties hav- ing large flowers or an over abundance of petals were used the pollen was se- cured from flowers inclined to be semi- double. This was, in a way, to pre- vent the bursting of the calyx. How- ever, it is not always the number of petals but the way in which they emerge from the calyx that causes the calyx to split. Where the petals push out from the calyx and continue to de- velop afterwards there is little trouble in splitting. But where they start to expand before issuing from the calyx the calyx is sure to split. This he al- ways kept in mind. Before closing I should like to call attention to a race of carnations, if I may call it such, which are direct de- scendants of the Daybreak which has played such an important role in car- nation breeding. Among the seedlings raised from Daybreak was White Cloud. Lorna, the next of the series, is a seedling of White Cloud. From Lorna came The Belle and from The Belle came White Perfection. White Wonder, the latest of the series, is a seedling of White Perfection. This series is the only one that has ever occurred among the new varieties sent out. In closing I should say that Fred Dorner's greatest pleasure was to have his florist friends visit him and spend a few hours among his favorite flow- ers. The work to him was ever fas- cinating and never lost its charm. McKeespoet, Pa. — The Christmas business was not as good as in other years, writes J. H. Orth. All the stores handled holiday greens, so the florist had to sell at low prices with the re- sult that nobody made any profit on these goods. One paint and glass house sold Christmas trees and other greens so it is up to the florist to buy no paint or glass of them. The business is over- done here, there being six stores with a population of 40,000. tgi2. The American Florist. 1429' R«sc Novelties at Detroit. _ Im new varieties of rosos at the De- troit show there was littte that has not lieen seen and discussed at some of ttee •previous shows and meetimss, but some will stand discussion again. One variety that perhaps attracted the most attention, and that everybody is most longing for, was Red Killamey •exhibited by A. N. Prerson, inc., of Cromwell, Conn. This variety in bud is Of a very fine red and after expand- ing changes to dark pink. If this rose can be grown as well as its parent, the pink Killarney, it shoald be one of the best additions to the list of forcing roses in recent years. Sunburst shown by E. G. Hill Co. of Richmond, Ind., and ffisseminated this year, showed up well. This rose has been exhibited at all the fall shows and is pretty well known to most rose growers by this time and considered one, if not the best, yellow, of recent introductions. Those -who have seen it grow at Richmond ar-e well satisfied with its habit. A variety of which little has been heard so far, was Princeton, exhibited by Stockton & Howe of Princeton, N. J., said to be a seedling from Safrano crossed with Ulrich Brunner. The color is a deep cerise pink, a shade similar to Rose Queen sent out last year. The foliage was large and car- ried well up to the bud and the stems were stiff. Madison, a white rose by Brant & Hentz of Madison, N. J., was shown under a disadvantage, as it arrived frozen, but from all appearances it would hardly hold its own against White Killarney and its double sp6rts. Killanaey Queen and Double White ■Killarney, ex-hibited by A. N. Pierson, ■Inc., were both much admired and .oommented upon, showing great im- provement over existing varieties and no doubt both will be in good demand .aiad largely grown in the near future. One variety, while not new, has not been shown before and is little known In the west, Mrs. Waddell, exhibited by W. H. Elliott of Madbury, N. H. This is a large copper-colored flower carried on long, stiff stems, with fine heavy foliage, and should find ready sale as a novelty in limited quantity. W. J. Keimel. Carnation Novelties at Detroit. Gorgeous, the winner of the gold medal offered for the best 100 carna- tion blooms any variety, can be best described as a very bold flower of the deep cerise color, yet this will hardly do the flower justice, the coloring be- ing so intense and illuminating that under artificial light it comes very close to being a vermilion. "We do not have any variety now in com- merce that we can compare with it along the lines of color. The form of the flower is of the best, and the size is from 3% to four inches in diam- eter and the flowers are carried on long, stiff stems with just a little bend in them to make them graceful. It was exhibited by Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass., and is another achievement of that famous raiser. President J. A. Valentine, the va- riety which won the silver medal, is one, if not the most, beautiful of col- ors to be found among the pink carna- tions. It belongs to the flesh pink class but has enough of the true deep !p5nk coloring to give the flower an even in- tensity of color that is exquisite. It ■is of the largest size, lacking only one point of coining up to Gorgeous in this respect. The form of the flower is ideal, and the stem is strong and stift, carrying the flower erect. It was ex- hibited by R. Witterstaetter, Cincin- nati, O. Wodenethe, the large, pure white from C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J., was the winner of the bronze medal, also the sweepstake for the best vase antong the winners in classes calling for 100 blooms. This is a very large white flower, full and built high in form with long, stiff stems, and as shown stood out as one of the best in the exhibition. No. 14, exhibited by Traendly & Schenk, New York, is a sport of En- chantress, the coloring leaning more to the salmon shade rather than to the flesh pink of the parent variety. The size, form and stem are of the En- chantress type. Rosette, the novelty being intro- duced by the Fred Dorner & Sons Co., La Fayette, Ind.. is, as its name im- plies, a beautiful shade of deep rose or cerise pink. This variety won the S. A. F. silver medal and as shown was worthy of it, every flower in the vase being even in color and perfect in form, and it proved itself one of the best of keepers. The stem and calyx are both good, and this variety prom- ises to be another addition to our list of standards from this well known firm. No. .311, exhibited by the E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., is a very fine formed scarlet of deep, rich color after the type of Victory but better in form and with good stout stems. It won the S. A. F. bronze medal. The Herald is another very bright scarlet of good even coloring. The form of the flower is good and the stem and calyx are both of the best. It was exhibited by the Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. Wm. Eccles, exhibited by the Elms- ford Nurseries, Elmsford, N. T., the winner of first prize in the class of 100 red or scarlet, is another very promis- ing variety of this color. The form of ■ flower, substance and color are good and the stems are stiff and strong. This variety made many friends among the growers and appears to be a very promising aspirant in the red family. St. Nicholas, exhibited by Baur & Steinkamp, Indianapolis, Ind., was shown in fine shape but not in com- petition. The qualities of this variety are now so well known that little fur- ther can be commented on it. It really was not shown at its best as the first shipment was entirely frozen, handi- capping the variety greatly, but this variety is certainly worthy of a good trial. Delhi, exhibited by C. C. Murphy, Cincinnati, O., has the appearance of being a good commercial red as claimed by the originator. Northport is a deep cerise pink re- sembling the variety Washington. It is a large flower with good calyx and strong stems. It was exhibited by James D. Cockroft, Northport, Long Island, N. Y. Brooklyn, exhibited by Chas. Weber, Lynbrook, Long Island, N. Y., is as is claimed for it both as to color and form of flower on the order of that old-time variety, Wm. Scott. No. 1, exhibited by Chas. A. Benson, Denver, Colo., is another of the deep pink class which looks promising, but the long distance it had to travel wag against it showing up as it should at this show. Nic Zweifel, North Milwaukee, Wis., exhibited his white seedling No. 274, It is a fine formed, pure white flower but lacks a little in size for exhibition purposes. No. 23 is a true pink, one of best colors among the new varieties at the show. This is a color that appeals to the flower buyers and as shown it has every appearance of being an acquisi- tion. It was exhibited by Thos. P. Browne, Greenfield, Mich. The variegated on white ground va- rieties were represented by Benora from Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass.; No. 94 from the Chicago Carnation Co., and Rainbow, of the Prosperity type, from the Wanoka Greenhouses, Barneveld, N. Y. Fred Dorner & Sons Co. staged a very fine collection of assorted seed- lings, prominent among them a very deep crimson and a fine yellow. The introductions of 1911 most prom- inent were Glor'iosa, White Wonder,. Bonfire, Washington and Bright Spot,. Gloriosa being a long way ahead in representation, some very fine vases be- ing shown. The most conspicuous of the stand- ard varieties •were Mrs. C. W. Ward, White Enchantress, White Perfection, Enchantress and Beacon, all being rep- resented with fine lots of specimen blooms. C. W. Johnson, The Late Jobn Ralph. John Ralph, a florist and prominent business man of Saratoga, N. Y., died at his home on Woodlawn avenue Jan- uary 7, aged 66 years. He had been in ill health several years, but was able to attend to his extensive florist business, but an attack of pneumonia last fall weakened his heart. Mr. Ralph was born in Alice, Ont., Can., settling in Saratoga thirty-six years ago where he engaged in floriculture and built up a splendid business, becoming one of the substantial men of the village. He belonged to the Royal Arcanum and was a member of the Albany Florists' Club. He is survived by a wife and three daughters. The funeral was held January 9 and the interment was in St. Peter's cemetery. The Late Mrs. Elizabeth M. McCallum. Mrs. Elizabeth M. McCallum, wife of E. J. McCallum. president of the McCallum Co., Pittsburg, Pa., died at her home in Sheridan, Pa., Saturday evening, January 13. She had been ill but a short time and was thought to be getting along nicely, twin boys be- ing born November 21, but some two weeks ago it was reported that her condition was not so favorable as it had been thought to be. The sym- pathy of the trade is extended to her bereaved husband. FExnTVALE, Calif. — F. A. Miller, a dealer in Pacific coast tree and shrub seed, died November 18, 1911, very sud- denly. WoONSOCKET, Ti, i. — Matthew J. Van Leeuwen has comv3eted the refitting of the Slade greenhouses on Central street plain and now has an up-to-date es- tablishment. 1430 The American Florist. /an. 20, TheAmerican Florist 1885 Twenty Sixth Year 1913 Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1,00 a year, Canada »2,00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, S2.50 Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending uschangeot address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 64 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS Kose and carnation couvc-nlions lillns. ) . . . .1417 — The test of union 141" — The joint meeting 1^\^ — American Carnation Society HIS — Carnation Benora (illus.) 1422 — Carnation Gorgeous (illus.) 1423 — American Rose Society 1423 — Visitors l-'26 Work and methods of Fred Dorner j427 Kose novelties at Detroit "29 Carnation novelties at Detroit 1429 John Ralph 1*29 Mrs. Elizabeth M. McCallum 1429 Massachusetts Agricultural College 1430 Conventiou notes \^2,Q Mildew on roses 1*30 Cleaning greenhouse glass of paint 1430 Lily forcing 1*30 Early cactus dahlias '^*^' Rochester Florists' Association 1430 Meetings nest week 1*31 Milwaukee 1*32 Cincinnati 1*3- Pittsburg 1*3- St. Louis 1*3'5 Boston ■ 1*33 Chicago 1*3* Chicago bowling ^''^' Cleveland 1**" Philadelphia 1**0 New York 1**2 New York Florists' Club 1**2 Albany, N. Y 1**2 Denver, Colo 1*** The seed trade 1*50 —Wheat, oats, barley and flax seed bill 1450 — President Vaughan (portrait) 1450 —A load of timothy seed 1*50 Market gardeners 1*56 — Diseased lettuce 1*5^ — Growing onions from seed 145G The nursery trade 1458 American Association of Nurserymen 1458 — Rose Genevieve Clark 1458 — Dust laying with calcium 1458 Washington 1*62 Omaha 1*69 Pansies so-svn this month make sturdy stock for May planting. Renew subscriptions promptly so that no copies of the papers may he missed. Carnation Day is Monday, January 29, and red and pink varieties are al- ways favorites on this occasion. THE inability or reluctance of some coal dealers to supply contract orders, when there are large demands to re- plenish empty coal bins at the ad- vanced prices, is causing some appre- hension during the prolonged cold spell. THE entries for the rose prize of- fered by the Panama-California Expo- sition are being received. A shipment of seven varieties arrived at San Die- go, Calif., in December from John Cook, Baltimore, Md., and one entry from the California Rose Co., Pomona, Calif. Every precaution is taken to safeguard the new varieties, and the judges will be appointed by the San Diego Floral Association. Massachusetts Agricultural College. The short coui'se now in session at the college promises to be one of the most successful ever held. The follow- ing men are taking the floricultui-a] course: Frank J. Cartier, Mittineague: Hai-vey W. Cotton, Brighton; Fred Dale, Manchester; Sylvester Gopan. Tarrytown, N. Y.; Manning Imlay, Zanesville, O.; George Manton. Eglen- ton, Ont.; Frank J. McGregor, New- buryport; George W. Wall, Phoenix- ville. Pa.: Caleb H. Wheeler, Concord; Chatterton Warburton, Jr., Fall River; Stewart Worthen, Mittineague: Mi- cheal Macken, Glendale. Many of these men have had considerable ex- perience In greenhouse and in retail work and are taking up the work es- pecially for the technical and scientific advantages of the course. Thus far the lectures have dealt largely with construction problems. Aside from the lectures .given on this subject by Professor White, W. R. Cobb of Lord & Burnham Co. gave a valuable illustrated lecture on Janu- ary 5 and R. O. King lectured January 12 on the King Construction. The observation trip on Saturday, January 6, was to H. W. Field's com- mercial range in Northampton where everything was found in the usual neat, up-to-date condition in which the manager, Mr. Graves, always keeps things, and the trip on Saturday, Jan- uary 1.3 was to the Montgomery rose range in Hadley. E. A. White. Detroit Convention Notes. Robert Pyle's stereopticon lecture on the "Rose in Europe" was very inter- esting and well presented. The gen- eral public should have had an oppor- tunity to see and hear it. The cut iJowers were turned over to the city hospitals after the show, the cool, airy hall keeping them in good condition. P. J. Foley, president-elect of the Chicago Florists' Club, was the recipi- ent of many congratulations. Mayor Thompson says once a mayor of Detroit always mayor of Detroit, and so it is still genial Mayor Breit- meyer. J. A. Valentine and W. N. Rudd went to New York to further National Flower Show plans. Denver had five repi'esentatives and Wm. Martin traveled all the way from Portland, Ore. P. Welch brought in the Boston Wolverine ahead of Frank Traendly's New York Wolverine. E. G. Hill was in the south and missed some interesting comments on his new roses. The Detroit brand of hospitality has no superior on this or any other con- tinent. Wm. F. and Adolph Gude sent a telegram regretting their inability to attend. Prof. Dorner's paper is a valuable contribution to carnation literature. The Japan and Dutch bulb houses had many representations on the ground. Show Manager Dilger was the right man in the right place. Wm. Nicholson and Harry O. May were among the missing. Harry Balsley has lost none of his amiability. Mildew on Roses. Ed. American Flokxst : We are growing Killarney and White Killarney roses in a house heated by hot water and are having trouble keeping mildew down. Is there any other remedy than sulphur? Minnesota. N. C. H. Replying to "N. C. H.," will say that we know of no other safe remedy be- sides sulphur to use to keep down mildew in the rose houses. You are badly handicapped in handling Kil- larney with hot water heat, as it is next to impossible to keep the Killar- ney absolutely clean unless steam is used. We would suggest painting al! of the available hot water pipe surface with sulphur and water mixed. If this should cause a rather too strong dose it can easily be washed off. Would suggest the installment of a small steam boiler for sulphuring purposes. E. Cleaning Greenhouse Glass of Paint. Ed. Amemcan Florist : Can you inform me of any formula or of any method by which paint can be removed from the glass on two palm houses? Gardener It is difficult to remove paint from glass and particularly from palm and other high houses. One of the best ways is to first brush kerosene over the glass, taking pains that it does not run through upon the plants, and then, after it has thoroughly soaked in, scrub off the paint, using a stiff brush and either caustic soda or some of the washing powders. The use of a sharp sand upon the brush will also be found helpful. Lily Forcing. ED. AMERICAN Florist : How long does it take to get gigan- teum lilies into bloom after they are placed in heat, the pots being well filled with roots? Inquirer. With Giganteum lilies potted in the fall and with the pots well filled with roots at this time of the year, it will take about 13 weeks in a temperature of 00^ to bring them into bloom. Cold storage lilies will bloom in l-l weeks from the time of planting except dur- ing the summer months, when they will bloom in 10 weeks. W. Early Cactus Dahlias. ED. American Florist : What are the best varieties of white and yellow cactus dahlias for early flowering P- D- Illinois. I consider Parsifal the best early white cactus dahlia and Prince of Yel- lows the best early yellow dahlia. In addition to being early they bloom freely with straight, stiff stems. L. K. Peacock. Rochester Florists' Association. The Rochester Florists' Association held its annual meeting January 8 in their hall on Main street and elected the following officers ; John Dunbar, president. C. B. Ogsten, vice-president. H. B. Stringer, secretary. W. L. Keller, treasurer. George Boucher, Frederick Schlegel, Richard Salter, trustees. Owing to illness in the family of J. B. Keller, he was unable to be pres- ent to deliver his paper on "Perennials" which will be heard at a later meeting. Several short addresses were given by the members present, after which a lunch was served and a social hour en- joyed. igi2. The American Florist. 1431 Meetings Next Week. Baltimore, Md.. January 22, 8 p. ra.— Gar- deners' and Florists" Club, Florists' FxchuDge ball, St. I'uul and Franklin streets. Cleveland, 0., January 22, 7:30 p. m, — Cleveland Florists' Club, Progress hall, 2610 Detroit avenue. Hartford, Conn., January 26, 8 p. in. — Con- neeticut Horticultural Society, County building. Toledo, 0.» January 24.— Toledo Florists' Club. Wants, For Sale, Etc One Gent Per Word, Cash with Adv. for Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted— Florist with best New York city experience. Address Key 534, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Storeman and desicner; California prtUritd. Additt-b Key 555. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— In Chicago wholesale house t)v experienctd packer, .\ddress Key 356. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— l-osition as designer, deco- rator or manager for store; Kood roferences. H. G. K.. careSchulz, 550 Fourth Ave.. Louisville, Ky. Situation Wanted— As grower in up to date re- tail establishment, practical lite experience, married: good leterences. Addit&s J. H., care of H. J. Krueger. Meadville. Pa. Situation Wanted— By young lady tiorist. first class sales lady, good designer. Capable of tak- ing charge. Could assist with booking or ctlice work. Key 557. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Experienced in carnations, chrysanthemums and general greenhouse work: I will accept reasonable wages; good references: total abstainer. Address Key 549. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By German, single, middle age. experience lu all greenhouse work, especi- ally palms, ferns, bedding plants and forcing stock. Chkago or vincinty prefered. Key 553. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— German gardener and flor- ist married, age 34, life experience, wishes posi- tion as foreman on tirst-class private or commer- cial place. J. Bauer, Chichester, N. V.. Ulster Co. Sitoation Wanted- As grower or propagator of cut tlowers and general greenhouse plants; rea- sonable wages accepted if in or near Aurora, 111,; highly recommended. Address Key 550, care American Florist, Help Wanted— A young lady fiorist to help in store and office: give reference. Eastern city. Key 546, care American Florist. Help Wanted— At once, good grower of carna- tions and pot stock: must be able to take entire charge of greenhouses. 15.100 square feet; mar- ried: none but a hrst-class man wanted Jambs Have^. 107 W. Sth Ave. Taipeka. Kan. Help Wanted— At once, a competent greenhouse man lor 5,000 feet of glass to grow carnations and a general lice of bedding and vegetable plants. Good wages and a three room house furnished if a married man. Hamilton Nurseries. Hamilton. Moot. Help Wanted— Experienced grower ofr roses, carnations, terns, 'mums, etc: four greeniiouses; private place in Iowa: must be stricily sober and have best references; siegle man «n]y. Give full particulars in first letter. Address Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago. Help Wanted— Experienced man to take charge of retail tlurist stand !■ large departn>ent store: married preferred: party that has had experience in buying, selling, handling, decorating, design ing. etc. Write asd state wages. Miami Floral Co.. Dayton, Ohi», For Sale— Excellent florist's piace in best shopping district in Fitttburg. Address Key 545. care American Florist. For Sale— Great Falls Floral Co.'s greenhouses and stock. Splendid opening for a hustler with small capital. B. Kappel. Great Falls. Montana. For Sale— FIva greenhousas; a bargain: easy terms; profit 16,000 per year T. A, Gettvs Amarillo. Texas. For Sale— Two cood paying retail stores in the Chicago loop. For further particulars address Information. Key 552. care American Florist. For Sale or Rent— Retail place in Indiana. Easy terms to buyer, doot write unless you have some cash and mean business. Address Key 548. care American Florist. For Sale— Will sacrifice on accquot of othe'' business a greenhouse doing about S^UCU a yea'^ business at tlie largest cemetery m Chicago: call or write 10 N, Western Ave.. Chicago. For Sale- -ControlliDg iiterest in well estab- lished tiora busioess. includioe i\ ass hoti&es. etc.; must be sold immediately; SOIDf at very low fig ure. A. w. Foss 148 W Adams St.. Los \ ngeles. (.alif. For Saie or tease— Florist store and Breen- house with two-sto,y dnellixig house. 125x50 ft.; established 40 years by present cwcer: wisbtug to retire; near Polish Catholic ailso aaolher large CathoJic church. Key 535. Care American Florist. For Sale— \\"»11 established florist busioess in ciiy of 8.100. with good r«sort trade; 28 0(0 feet of glass: steam heat; welt stocked farniiter and in good shape; seven acres of land; modern house; barn. Write for details or call and investigate ior yourself. James T.wlor. Mt. Clemens. Mich. For Sale — An attractive florist, seed and plant business for sale in the beautiful university citv of Berkeley, close to San Francisco; no opposi- tion; flne location; large modern store; new. clean stock. Besides the florist business quite a nice trade is done in jardinieres, vases and fancy goods, raffia, seeds baskets, etc. Plenty of room to reside in hack. Address for price and particu- lars The Kensington Florist, .?310 Adeline St.. South Berkeley. Calif. Situation Wanted. Good rose grower capable of taking charge. State salary when writing. Chicago preferred. For further particulars address Key 541, care American Florist. Store Wanted. In Cleveland or Pittsburg. Ans- wer fully. All replies treated in strict confidence. A. R. McGILL, p. O. Box 899, Pittsburg, Pa. Situation Wanted. By a competent retail florist; thorough- ly understands making up and counter work; in fact has a thorough New York experience, but is anxious to locate else- where. Address Ambitious, Care John Young, 54 W. l.'8th St., New York, Storeman and Designer A floral designer of ability and a store- man who has handled high class cus- tomers desires a position in an up-to-date establishment catering to the best trade; can furnish references as to character and ability. Address Key 533, care American Florist. For Sale===A Bargain. On account of loss by fire of our shipping shed and stock, we will sell at a bargain our greenhouse property, consisting of eight houses, 25 x 100 feet, piped for hot water, new boilers, house, barn, two corn cribs, and five acres of land. Liberal terms. Additional land can be secured if desired, Mosbaek Greenhouse Co., Si' LIKE A PISTOL IN TEXaS— You will need this book bad some day, and in a hurry. Trade Directory For Names THB AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S Trade Directory for 1911, fully revised to date, with thousands of new names and changes of address now ready for distribution. It contains 690 I»ge8, including complete lists of the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada, arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. Alsolistsof Foreign Merchants, Firms which issue catalogues, Hor- ticultural Supply Concerns, Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Archi- tects, Experiment Station Horticulturists, Botanical Gardens, and much other conveniently indexed and invaluable trade information. PUBLISHED BY THE American Florist Company 440 S. Darborn St., CHICAGO, ILL^ U. S. A. Contains 590 Pages Price: $3.00 posti»aid 1432 The American Florist. Jan. 20, EXTRA FINE KILLARNEYS Beauties, Violets, Carnations, Lilies, Narcissus, Stevia, Sweet Peas and Valley. Current Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. 36to48-inch $6 00 24 to 30-inch 4 00 18 to 24-inch .■ 3 00 12 to 18-inch 1 50 to 2 00 ROSES Per 100 Specials $12 00 Richmond % 6 00 to $10 00 Killarney 6 00 to 10 00 White Killarney 6 00 to 10 00 Roses, our selection $4 00 to $6 00 MISCELLANEOUS Harrisii Lilies pei doz., $1 50 to $2 00 Paper Whites $2 00 to $3 00 Roman Hyacinths 2 00 to 3 00 Narcissus, yellow a 00 to 3 00 Wild Smilax on hand all the time MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 Carnations, fancy $ " common $2 00 to splits 1 60 to Stevia Sweet Peas 75 to Violets, Wisconsin grown 75 to Valley 3 00 to Adiantum, extra fine Asparagus Strings each, $0 50 Asparagus Bunches.... each, $0 25 to 50 Sprengerl Bunches each, 26 to 35 Smilax perdoz., 1 50 to 2 00 Galax, green per 1000, 1 50 " bronze per 1000, 1 60 Ferns per lOOO, 2 00 Subject to change without notice. $6.00 per case, $22.50 for 5 cases. 4 00 3 00 2 00 2 00 1 50 1 00 4 00 1 50 HOLTON& HUNKEL CO 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Milwaukee. EXTREMELY COLD WE.iTHER. For the past week the thermometer has hovered between 12° and 18° be- low zero which naturally caused a great many frost-bitten flowers in the market. Even with the most careful wrai 8.00 FREESIAS 3.00 to 4.00 JONQUILS .1.00 STEVIA 2 00 TULIPS PROSPERINE 4.00 SWEET PEAS 75 to 1.00 ADIANTUM, short .75 ADIANTUM CROWEANUM, fancy 1.00 SMILAX per A01.., $2.00 SPRENGERI PLUMOSUS SPRAYS 3.00 to 4.00 PLUMOSUS STRINGS each, 60c FERNS per 1,000, $2.00 GALAX per 1,000, 1.00 LEUCOTHOE .75 BOXWOOD, per bunch 25c BOXWOOD, per case $e..»i0 WINTER BERRIES, large case ^-'lO MEXICAN IVY per 1.000 C.50 .75 . POEHLNANN'S FANCY VALLEY1 EXTRA FINE HARRISII LILIESj Wa make thesfl a specialty. Can si^y them all the Y«ar. OBcetriediKiiiiNlllteitieN other 1436 The American Florist. Ian. 20, WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Extra choice flowers, perfect heads, stems, that there are not enough adjectives in the superior quahty of CURRENT PRICE LIST.- Per Dozen 24-inch stems $3.00 20-inch stems 2.60 15-inch stems 2.00 American Beauties. Per Dozen 60-inch stems \ 48-inch stems'! ^°-^ 36-inch stems I ^ qq 30-inch stems j Killarney. per loo Extra special $10.00 Selects 8.00 Fancy 7-00 Medium 6.00 Good, 5.00 Short stems 4.00 Richmond per loo Extra special $15.00 Selects 1-2 00 Fancy lOOO Medium 8.00 Good 6.00 Jardine per loo Select $10.00 Fancy • 8.00 Good 6.00 color and fohage. In fact they are so good the Enghsh language to fully describe our extra fancy stock. ■Subject to change without notice. White Killarney perioo Extra specials $10.00 Selects 8.00 Fancy 7.00 Medium 6.00 Good 5.00 Short stems 4.00 Uncle John vSelect $ 8.00 Fancy, 6.00 Good 4.00 Roses, our selection - - - $5.00 Carnations, Special $4.00 Fancy 3.00 Good 2.00 FERNS, per 1000, $2.00. SMIIvAX, per doz., $1.50 to $2. ADIANTUM, per 100, $1 to $1.50. GALAX, per 1000, $1. SPRENGERI, per 100, $2.00 to $3.00. ASPARAGUS SPRAYS, per 100, $2.00 to $3.00. The carnation crops in the Des Plaines Floral Co.'s greenhouses are in fine condition and the proprietors. Messrs. Blewitt & Prickett, will soon be cutting heavily in White Enchant- ress. Beacon. Washington, Bonfire and Conquest. The latter are in the finest possible condition and several local re- tailers have standing orders for this special variety. This firm has about 30,000 carnation cuttings in the sand and the orders coming in from their old customers show that they were well pleased with the stock that they received last season. W. H. Elliott of Boston, Mass., and Robert Simpson of Clifton, N. J., ex- presid'Cnts of the American Rose So- ciety, paid the city a visit this week, coming from the convention of that society held at Detroit. They called on the proprietors of the wholesale stores and it was Instructive to hear Mr. Elliott spread his propaganda for correct grading and proper keeping of roses. Mr. Simpson visited the Poehl- mann Bros. Co.'s range at Morton Grove. Wietor Bros.' large shipments of choice stock include an exceptionally fine grade of American Beauty. Mrs. Jardine and Uncle John roses. The re- ceipts of the first named are very large as are also the Uncle John which are now just coming into full crop. The latter can be seen prominently displayed in the artistic window ar- rangements of some of the progressive down town florists' stores. The Supei'ior Machine and Boiler Works have booked an order for two Number 4 boilers for Mike Leider and an order for a Number 12 boiler for J. Phillips of this city. The first or- der was booked on January 2, which \\as cerlaiiil.\ a g.iud start for the new year. The proprietors are mailing the trade a very useful calendar and would gladly furnish one to anyone upon re- quest. Joseph Trinz says that his firm, Lubliner & Trinz, have a four-year lease on their present quarters and that there is no foundation to the ru- mor that they will vacate their store on April 1. They have, however, rented their theatres in Milwaukee, Wis., for $17,000, and it is very likely that the rumor originated from this deal. The meeting of the stockholders of the Chicago Flower Growers' Associa- tion which was to have been held last Monday was postponed until next Monday, January 22, on account of the severe cold weather. The meeting of the directors was held Tuesday as intended, and the usual routine busi- ness was transacted. The A. L. Randall Co. is headquar- ters for giganteum, auratum and rub- rum lilies and the stock that ,is offered is of unsurpassed quality. Eric John- son is looking for trade to pick up soon and is ready to supply his cus- tomers with anything that they may want in the line of cut flowers. John Simpson, the Ogden avenue florist, reports business as fair with a reasonable amount of funeral work. Designer A. t'. Dedlar was kept pretty busv Januarv 12 and 13 arranging work for the funerals of the two prom- inent citizens who died last week. C. E. Newbury, of the Mitchell Greenhouses and Nurseries, of Mitchell. S. D., was seen at the Percy Jones' store this week. From here he went to Detroit, Mich., to buy two automo- biles for use in his rapidly increasing cut flower and nursery business. Weiland & Risch are still cutting a fine grade of daisies and gardenias in addition to some choice Killarney roses. Peter Risch says that his firm has the coal bin nearly full with enough on hand to last until next June. Fortunate, indeed. Vaughan & Sperry are showing a fine line of choice roses and carnations and a large quantity of exceptionally fine tulips, jonquils and sweet peas. Some choice boxwood is being offered and is finding a very ready sale. The J. B. Deamud Co. Is doing a fine business in spite of the general quietness that is prevailing at present, and is filling a large number of orders for home-grown violets, tulips, sweet peas and wild smilax. George Perdikas is one of the flo- rists who believes in making a large showing of stock, and the windows of his two stores are fa^irly crowded with all kinds of seasonable stock. J. J. Grullemans, representing J. J. Grullemans & Sons, bulb growers, Lisse (Holland), left for New York this week after returning from a suc- cessful western trip. The long-stemmed sweet peas that Hoerber Bros, as offering are very fine and rival any to be found in this market. D. Papatony of Briggs Floral Co. has returned from a pleasure trip in the southern part of the state. H. C. Blewitt is planning on build- ing a new greenhouse of Garland con- struction this spring. Mrs. Wm. La Hayn of Chesterton, Ind., was seen in the local market this week. George Reinberg's leaders this week are fine tulips, jonquils and daffodils. igi2. The American Florist. 1437 BEAUTIES Medium and Long. Large, fine colored, showy buds on exceptionally fine stems, well laden w ith luxuriant foliage. Quantity large. Quality best. CURRENT PRICE LIST. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Extra long 36 inch stems 80 inch stems 24 inch stems 20 inch st«tns 16 inch stems 13 inch stems Shorts Per doz. I 4 00 3 00 2 60 2 00 1 59 1 25 1 00 75 60 to Per 100 RICHMONDS, Special $10 00 Select 8 00 Medium 6 00 Shorts $ 4 00 to 6 00 KILIvARNEY, Special |10 00 Select 8 00 Medium 6 00 Short 4 00 to 6 00 WHITE KILLARNEY, Special $10 00 Select 8 00 Medium 6 00 Short 4 00 to 6 00 MY MARYLAND, Special 10 00 Select .' 8 00 Medium 6 00 Short 4 Goto 6 00 MRS. MARSHALL FIELD, Special 10 00 Select • 8 00 Medium 6 00 Short 4 00 to 5 00 PERLES, Special Select Medium Short Per 100 .per doz. , $1 60 to $2' 00 SUNRISE, Select Medium Short Roses.our Selection. Carnations, Select... Good .... HarrlsiiiLiUes. Valley Violets Sweet Peas Paper Whites Romans Asparagus, bunch ,,.„ " strings 60c to 75c each Sprengeri Smilax Mexican Ivy Galax, bronze and green... per 1000, $1 00 leucothoe Sprays Boxwood, per bunch 25c Ferns, per 1000 $2 00 % 4 00 to 3 00 to ,75 to 3 00 to 3 00 to 1 60 to 8 00 6 00 5 00 4 00 8 00 6 00 5 00 4 00 4 CO 3 00 4 00 1 00 1 00 4 00 4 00 2 00 2 00 2 00 76 75 Peter Reinberg 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO ''The Busiest House in Chicago" HIGH GRADE CUT FLOWEfiS Roses, Carnations, Violets, Valley, Orchids, Paper ^iiite Narcissus, Tulips and Jonquils J. B. DEAIVIUD CO. 160 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. 1438 The American Florist. /an. 20, CARNATIONS Finest Red, White and Pink in tlie Maricet Choice Roses and Seasonable Bulb Stock CURRENT AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. Long stems % 6 00 PRICE LIST SB-inch stems.. 30-inch btems.. 24-inch stems . 20-inch stems. 18-inch stems.. 16-inch stems.. 12- inch stems.. Shorts ^4 00 00 [2 00 1-1 00 White Killarney 1 |P^'^"*' .« na ,„ iriiia.n^^T '.Fancy ?b 00 to Richmond— Extra long :.;........... Special " Fa n cy : " Medium ti 00 to Short ;.. Per 100 $12 00 10 00 6 00 4 00 IB 00 12 00 10 00 8 00 5 00 ROSES, our selection per 100, $5.00 Per 100 Carnations, common $2 00 to $3 00 " fancy , 4 00 Cattleyas per doz. , $6 00 to 7 oO Jonquils Tulips 3 00 to Valley 4 00 to Violets 76 to Paper Whites and Romans 3 00 to Lilies per doz., $1 60 to $2 00 Callas per doz,, 1 50 to 2 00 Sweet Peas 1 oo to Smllax per doz., $1 60 to $2 00 Asparagus Strings each, 76c Asparagus Plumosus per bunch , 35c to 50c Fancy ferns per 1000, $2 00 Wild Smilax per case, $6 00 Boxwood per lb., 25c; 60 lbs., 7 50 Mexican Ivy 75 Bronze Magnolia Leaves, per hamper, $2 25 4 00 4 00 5 00 1 26 4 00 1 26 VAUGHAN & SPERRY Long Distance Phone Central 2751. 161 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Fred Lautenschlager had the time of his life on his trip to Detroit last week. He took pa.ssage on the steam- er Pere Marquette No. 1 by way of Grand Rapids and was .snowbound for 24 hours off East Saugatuck. The only thing that bothered Mr. Lauten- schlager was thinking what the other boiler men were doing at Detroit, but he was on the .iol) immediately when he did reach his de.stination and suc- ceeded in informing e^'erybody that the Kroeschell boiler man was there and that he had a good boiler to sell. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is using from four to five carloads of coal a day during the severe cold weather to heat their mammoth greenhouse plant in Morton Grove and it is figured that one day's fuel costs the firm from $450 to .$500. 28,000 to 30.000 tons of coal are used annually to heat this firm's three big plants — an ocean of glass, as it is sometimes called. This house is mailing the trade a very handsome calendar and would be pleased to include the reader in the list. Bassett & Washburn nobly upheld the reputation of this city in taking the much-coveted first prize for 50 American Beauty roses at the exhibi- tion of the American Rose Society at Detroit last week. They are in splen- did crop with this rose now and the stock is of the highest quality, as is evidenced by the securing of this ban- ner blue ribbon of the year. C. L. & E. B. Washburn and Andrew Benson, foreman of the plant, all went to De- troit to see their pets win the honor. A. Lange has divided his store force into three shifts, each one working two nights a week. The evening shift starts to work at 10 a. m. and works until 9 p. m., and the day shift the same as before. The employes think well of the change and appreciate what their emplo.ver is doing for their interests. The Chicago Carnation Co. was very successful with their exhibits at De- troit last week and succeeded in win- ning a large number of ijrizes. Her- ald, this firm's new carnation, is doi'ng fine and promises to give the famous Washington a hard run before very long. J. F. Wilcox and wife of Council Bulffs. la., are in the city this week consulting Dr. Billings, the well- known specialist. Mrs. Wilcox has been ailing for some time and it is feared that an operation will be neces- sary for her complete recovery. John Sinner is in the market for comiietent help and the following ad- vertisement is seen displayed in his store : "Girl Wanted. A good oppor- tunity for a young lady who desires to marry. Novice preferred. Apply in own handwriting." Zech & Mann are there with the goods as far as cut flowers are con- cerned, and are supplying their many customers with choice seasonable stock. Ben O'Conner is helping out in the shipping department this week. The greenhouse manufacturers re- port a large number of inquiries from various part.s of the country, due prob- ably to the low price of glass, and say that it looks as if the building in 1912 will exceed that of last year. B. J. Maynard has returned from Saginaw, Mich., where he superintend- ed the erection of a range of Garland houses for Chas. Frueh & Son. Arthur, "Sag," Weatherwax says that his employer, W. J. Smyth, had several large orders for the Crane funeral last week. Miss Emma Neman, of Vaughan's greenhouses, has the sympathy of many friends in the trade in the loss of her father, January 15. S. F. Willard, Jr., of Vaughan's greenhouses, returned last week from a vacation in Connecticut and a busi- ness trip east. The A. Dietsch Co. will furnish the material for eight greenhouses and one lean-to for Walter Barth o£ Denver, Colo. H. Van Gelder is supplying Percy Jones' customers with an exceptionally fine grade of carnations and tulips. Joe Welsh of the Peter Reinberg force was the lucky one to win a suit in the market club this week. John Klehm and wife of Arlington Heights celebrated their golden wed- ding last week. Twenty-five of Vaughan's Seed Store employes made up a sleighing party January 16. J. A. Valentine and W. N. Rudd returned from New York Januarv IG. Visitors : A. J. Taylor, Southport. Conn.; Wm. Penn and wife, Boston, Mass.; Elber Holmes, Montrose, Mass.; Joseph S. Myers, of Myers & Santman, Chestnut Hill, Pa.; W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass.: Robert Simpson, Clifton. N. J.; L. S. Spencer, Cham- paign; J. De Groot, representing M. J. Guldemond, Lisse, Holland. Clilcago Bowling:. Individual ami team scores for games played Wednesday, January 10: Carnations. Roses. r.orninii ..173 140 IJfl Stack 152 1,S4 K!" -i.vros 158 ITO ITS Welsh 112 128 120 Scliultz .. .14.') 151 iri.T Sch'man ..14.S1S1 99 rsalliff 178 1B4 160 Fischer ...Idv, 171 180 Totals.. 652 624 642 Violets. Ri-hlossm'rt 125 142 15:f Wintcrson 152 122 14.'! Ovaff 191 A. Zech... 156 204 162 Swift 1.57 202 Pnilfoiint . .. 160 161 Totals.. 623 785 821 Totals.. 572 614 567 Orchids, riueliner ..190 1.50 149 Oraff 153 146 Krauss ...155 l.'i2 157 Farley ...145 175 167 Focrster . . 152 197 161 Totals. .642 816 770 igi2. The American Florist. 1439 CATTEYLAS White Lilacs LILIES Gi^anteum. Auratum and Subruin L.irkTM SuiiiiU in tin- Wlm. Fancy IIoiiu- Grown Jtock. Clioicust Orchids in Very Fino ^tock. in this niarkft. $1.50 per bunch. Send for our Special January Supply Sale Price List. It Contains Many Bargains. Write Now. Iv. I^AIVDiVIvIv CO., Cbicago's Largest Wholesale Cut Flower and Supply House, 00 E. FfandoliJti Street, Mentlow the Amtr\can inorxst when writing Cut Flowers I E. H. HUNT rOR AIX OCCABIOMB. FLORISTS* SUPPLIES TOO. SEND FOR PRICE LIST. 131 N. Wabash Ave., CMOAGO Mention the American Fiorist when writing KENNICOn BROS. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 1 as- 166 N. WabKhAve L. D. Phone Central 466. Chicago W* will have auytbloK Id th* lint ei CUT FLOWERS and GREENS tkil 70B may want If anybodT baa It, at CblciEO market prlcei on day of ablpment. Mention the American Florist when writing LC.AMLINGCO. THB LARGEST, BEST BQUIPPBD, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 68-70 E. RANDOLPH STREET, cmcAGa L. D, 'Phones Central 1978 and 1S77. tlentioi. the American Florist when writing Geo. Reinberg Wholesale Florist 162 N. Wabash Avenue, eHIGAGO. Kention the American Florist when writing W. P. KYLK JOSBPH FOBRSTEK Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Lui Diatance PboDe. Raadolph 3fll9. Htntion the American Florist when writinf J.ABUDL0NG 82-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS ROSES, VALLirr WHOLESALl and CARNATIONS cpnWCR At A Specialty bnUntH Br Headquarters for ORCHIDS and Fancy Stock CHAS. W. NcKELLAR, 162 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. iK^LoMeflowcrMwKete Chicago, Jan. 17. Per doz. Roaei, Beauty, specials 5 00 3i 6 00 36in 4 00 30-in 3 00 24in 2 00 20in 150 18in 1 00 12in 75 Per 100 Short 400® 6 00 ■■ KlUarney 4 00S112 00 •■ White Killarney 4 00® 1 2 00 • Richmond 4 00@12 00 Prince de Bulgarie 10 00620 00 •■ Mrs. Aaron Ward 10 00820 00 •• My Maryland 4 00@12 00 •• Perle 4 00® 8 00 Melody 8 00 THE J. M. McGullough's Sons Go., Wfcolisale Coiiissioi FlorisU. CONSIGNMKNTS SOLICTTXDi^^ Sptciil attiDtlon eJTea to ShipplnE Orlfri. Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES SEEDS and BULBS. Prict Lilt on Application, 316 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, OHIO. Pbont Mala 584. ''mi"irir»i"M'M"l»'U'M"i'-oipt| WM. C. SMITH Wholesale rioral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS i£tt La li^n^ ST. LOUIS, MO. SfapptJA* andBverythiDeinSaisoD always on hand Killarney. Leo Niessen said he thought this firm's Double Pinli Killarneys were the handsomest roses in the show. John Andre won out and was first with his White Killarneys. Berger Bros, were second for best new rose not in commerce with Stockton & Howe's new rose Princeton, which attracted great attention. Adolph Fahrenwald's dis- play of Killarney roses was very fine and won second for best display. This is certainly a good record for one city and shows that the Philadelphia grow- ers are alert and lieep well up to the front in the race. Carnation Gorgeous was on everybody's lips and spolcen of most highly. There were some very promising whites and also the usual lot of new reds that looked promising. The committee on exhibits at the Florists' Club for the February meet- ing will endeavor to have a number of the most striking novelties brought out at Detroit displayed at that time, and growers who have anything of merit are invited to send flowers, express prepaid, to David Rust, Horticultural Hall, Philadelphia, to arrive on the sec- ond Tuesday in February. They will be well staged and passed on by the club's committee and reported in the trade papers. It will be one of the largest meetings of the year and very well attended by all the local members of the craft. J. D. Eisele of the H. A. Dreer cor- poration sailed for Europe January 4. He will be gone for a month or two, will look over the European novelties and get in touch with the best that is going on greenhouse plant life of the other side. Meanwhile this great es- tablishment goes marching on. Some- thing new is seen here every day in plants, ideas and greenhouses, so that the market shall be supplied. New methods of delivery are being installed and soon some of the latest and most powerful auto vans will be seen with the "H. A. Dreer, Inc.," name on the sides. The Robert Craig Co. are busy as beavers getting ready for Easter. Rambler roses are leaders with them and a splendid stock is being shipped or tied into shape. There are baskets. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 3209. 448 Mil- waukee St., P. O. Box 206. Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe FIo¥crM&rKeU Boston. Jan. 17. Per 100 Rosea, Baacty. best 25 0C(269 00 medlam 15 00fli20 00 cnlla 2 0li3 4 00 " Bride. Bridesmaid 2 00@ h 00 Extra... 6 00012 00 " Killarney and Richmond.. 4 00@20 00 " My Maryland 4 00020 00 " Carnot 6 00ei2 00 Carnations, select 3 009 b 00 Callas 8 00@12 00 Cattleyaa 35 00@50 00 Gardenias 25 OOgSS CO Lilinm LonKlflornm 8 00@12 00 T.Uy of the Valley 2 000 4 00 Narcissus, yellow 4 00*7 6 00 white 1 0\(1) 3 00 Sweet Peas 50@ 1 00 Smllax ....12 00620 CO St. Lodis. Jan, 17. Roaes, Beanty, medium stems.... 20 00@25 00 short stems 2 00@ 4 00 Bride, Bridesmaid 3 00@ 4 00 Killarney 3 00@ 6 00 My Maryland 3 00@ 6 00 White Killarney 3 CO® 6 00 Carnations 3 OOffl 4 00 Callas 10 00ai2 50 Aaster Lilies 10 00 Valley 3 OOffi 4 00 Eapararns Sorenieri 2 003 3 00 New York. Jan. 17. Per 100 Roaei. Beanty. special 25 OOS60 00 extra and fancy. ..10 OOaaS 00 No.landNo. 2.... 4 00@ 8 00 Bride. Bridesmaid, special. 4 OOS 8 00 extra and fancy 2 000 4 00 No.landNo, 2 1 00® 2 00 Killarney. My Maryland .. 8 OOfilO 00 extra and fancy. 4 00* i. 00 No, land No. 2. 2 OOa 3 00 Richmond 8 00@12 00 Carnations 2 00@ 4 00 Cattleyaa 40 00a 50 00 D.Formosum 25 00S35 00 Gardenias 4 00ffi20 00 Lilies, Longlflornm and Harrisii.. 6 00® S 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00© 4 00 Oncidiums 2 500 5 00 Sweet Peas., per doz. bunches, 1 OOffll 25 Violets 40® 75 Adiantum Croweanum 75® 1 00 RICE BROTHERS Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn* H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. CYCAS LEAVES. Size Per doz. Per 100 12 inch 16 inch ... 20 inch .. 24-inch .. 28 inch .. .$0 50 60 75 90 1 00 $3 00 3 75 4 50 5 25 6 00 Size Per doz. PerlOO 33-iDch....$l 20 $7 00 36 inch.... 1 35 40 inch.... 1 50 44 inch.... 1 75 48-inch .... 2 00 (50 leaves at 100 rate.) 8 00 9 00 10 25 11 50 6E0. H.AN6ERMUELLER, Wholesale Florist 1324 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO Fresh Cut Valley AT ALL TIMES C. A. KUEHN, JSS'r* 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. umbrella forms, pyramids and globes and large quantities of the natural bushes. They have a grand stock of these ramblers. William K. Harris, wife and family, and Mrs. W. K. Harris, his mother, sail for Porto Rico and other West India ports on January 20. K. 1442 The American Florist. fan. 20, New York. STOCK OVEB PLENTIFUL. The wholesale cut flower market is still very unsatisfactory. The very severe cold weather has been the cause of making matters much worse. Car- nations are very plentiful and have suffered much in price, even the very finest blooms are accumulating and if the weather does not get warmer to give the street boys a chance to get out many thousands of these will be thrown away. Gardenias seem to be on crop with all growers that make a specialty of them and it is a posi- tive fact that during the past ten days they have sold in lots of five hundred and a thousand as low as the prices of good carnations. American Beauties are not so plentiful and find a good market at very fair prices. The same can be said of Richmond, Lady Hill- ingdon, Mrs. Aaron Ward and Prince de Bulgarie. My Maryland, Mme. Chatenay and Killarney are not do- ing as well and the top grades of these move very slowly, and Brides and Bridesmaids are only disposed of at ridiculously low prices. It would seem that the growing of these two varieties for this market will have to be abandoned. The condition of the orchid market is very discouraging. Cattleyas, cypripediums and dendro- biums are very plentiful and prices on all of these are having a down- ward tendency. Prices on lilies, lily of the valley, hyacinths and tulips re- main stationary. Now that Golden Spurs are in the market. Trumpet Ma- jor narcissus are only moved with dif- ficulty. Sweet peas and lilac are very abundant and of the very finest qual- ity. All things considered, the market is in very bad shape and a change in the weather which will help things will be very welcome. NEW YORK TO DETROIT AND RETURN. Chairman Traendly of the transpor- tation committee deserves great credit for the manner in which the arrange- ments for the trip were carried out, as the Wolverine was eight hours late in reaching Detroit. There would have been considerable suffering if the com- mittee had not foreseen such a thing might happen and laid in a double supply of provisions, especially crack- ers and cheese. In the party were L. J. Renter and wife, Eugene Daille- douze and wife, E. J. Taylor and wife, Robert Simpson, L. B. Coddington, Percy B. Rigby, Emil Leuly, Oscar Boehler, Peter Beuerlein, J. H. Pepper, Chas. B. Weathered, F. R. Pierson, J. Fotheringham, I. S. Hendrickson, Wm. E. Marshall,. John Young, F. H. Traendly, F. E. Whitney. C. H. Tottv, J. D. Cockcroft, C. W. Scott, Harry A. Bunyard, J. Ebb Weir and wife, James T. Scott, Robert G. Wilson. Leaving Detroit at 6:40 Friday, January 12, here again the transporta- tion committee did great work and an ample stock was laid in in case there was any great delay, but in this case the party arrived in New York only five hours late. Joining the New York party was Wm. J. Stewart. Wm. R. Nicholson, Patrick Welch, J. A. Val- entine, W. N. Rudd and W. F. Kasting. The birthday of Chairman Prank H. Traendly was celebrated in proper shape and the delegates from New York presented him with a suitable affair in silver on which was engrossed "F. H. T.," "1867-1912," "January 12, 1912," Charles Weathered making the presentation speech. . Patrick Welch of Boston gave the delegates an interesting address on the grandeur and beauty of the recent exhibition and brought up several mat- ters which he thought were debatable and before the trip was ended all of these questions were settled to Mr. Welch's complete satisfaction. Taken GROWERS' CUT FLOWER CO. Cut Flowers at Wholesale J. J. COAN, Manager Coneignments Solicited 111 W. 28th St. 6237l.'i5r.ria««. NEW YORK PI CLIMITI-I Successor to • «i* )9lT|l I ll) Johnl. Raynor, Wholesale Commission Florist, fi's'^S^/^gSSUSl Tbe Homs of the Lily. 49 West 28fh Street A full line of Choice Cut Flower Stock for all Purposes by the 100. lOOOor lOOtO. ConsiBDments Solicited. TelcBhones, I328. 1998 Madison Square New York City as a whole the trip was most en- joyable and was a success in every way. NOTES. W. N. Rudd and J. A. Valentine of the National Flower Show Committee are visitors in town and they looked over the new Grand Central Palace on Saturday. They have been stop- ping at the Prince George hotel in Twenty-eighth street. The "Cauldy Wauldy" beefsteak din- ner at Bardusch's Castle Cove butcher shop promises to be one of the suc- cesses of the winter. January 20 is the date and Charles Millang is the manager. H. M. Robinson & Co. of Boston have taken a lease of the store and base- ment 46 West Twenty-sixth street and will open there shortly with a full line of florists' supplies. Several shipments of flowers during the recent cold spell have arrived badly frozen and the dealers are com- pelled to sell them "as is." Badgley, Reidel & Meyer are receiv- ing freesias of magnificent quality, also a fine lot of gardenias from L. Wild, Bound Brook, N. J. Joseph A. Manda, president of the New York Florists' Club, has just re- turned from a very successful busi- ness trip to Lenox, Mass. Robert M. Schultz of Madison, N. J.. is sending a fine lot of Richmond roses to J. K. Allen. Abram Moltz announces that there will be changes in his firm very Wednesday on the S. S. Lusitania. W. A. Manda sailed January 10 for St. Albans, England, where he has es- tablished a European branch. Paul and Henry Dailledouze will leave shortly for Panama. Visitors : — W. P. Craig, E. J. Fan- court, Philadelphia, Pa. New York Florists' Club. There was a large attendance at the meeting of the New York Florists' Club January 8 to witness the installation of ofiicers for 1912, the following being the oflicers who took their respective stations : Joseph A. Manda, president; Philip Einsman, vice-president; John Young, secretary; W. C. Rickards, treas- urer; John Donaldson, P. F. Kessler, W. H. Duckham, trustees. The following committees were appointed : Legislative, F. R. Pierson, P. O'Mara, W. F. Sheri- dan; Awards, A. C. Miller, John Mei- .sem, R. M. Schultz, Chas. Schenck. Chas. Weber, Harry A. Bunyard, Robt. Simpson: Exhibition, I. S. Hendrickson, Robert Koehne, Harry Turner, Robert G. Wilson, M. C. Bbel; House, A. J. Rickards, Frank Duggan, W. G. Badg- ley; Essay, J. H. Pepper, J. A. Shaw, W. J. Stewart; Outing, P. F. Kessler, B. Chadwick. Louis Schmutz, Jr., Emil Schloss. P. J. Smith, W. E. Marshall. A. DeMeusy, Jr., A. Kakuda, Joseph Fenrich, F. W. Magenfohr, O. V. Zan- gen, John A. Rassbach, W. R. Cobb, H. Hornecker; Dinner (empowered to do things in fine shape for our twenty-fifth anniversary), C. B. Weathered, W. F. Sheridan, A. M. Henshaw, Chas. Schenck, J. A. Shaw, Alex McConnell. The treasurer read a very satisfactory report, there being over $4,200 in the treasury. The secretary's report showed 27.5 members in good standing after 65 had been dropped by order of the board of trustees. The trustees recom- mended that the junior ex-president be made a member of the board of trus- tees. A. P. Smith, J. G. Fleuti, J. K. M. L. Farquhar, A. L. Young, A. Mac- donald were elected members and there were 13 names proposed. John Lewis Childs. Floral Park, exhibited Calla Elliottiana. Albany, N. Y. NOTES. One of the largest floral pieces taken into the capitol in some years was made up by The Rosery, 76 Maiden Lane, to be presented on January 10 to Assemblyman John G. Malone of Albany. The piece was in the form of a horseshoe, 14 feet in height and sur- mounted by two American flags. The gift was from Albany Lodge No. 49 B. P. O. E. of which the assemblyman is an enthusiastic member. The piece was made up on a frame of gas pipe, 6 feet by 14 feet, and weighed nearly .jOO pounds. In its composition were Killarney roses. Enchantress carna- tions, pink and white sweet peas, Eas- ter and speciosum lilies and heather. The Rosery made up also two other pieces, gifts to Assemblyman Malone. One was a harp of 2.50 Killarney roses with a green satin ribbon, sent by the local society of Brian Boru. The other piece was from Charles H. Mullen, pro- prietor of the Hotel Alta, who sent a reproduction of the front of the hotel made up of Cardinal roses and white carnations. John Ralph, a member of the Albany Florists' club, died at his home, Wood- lawn avenue, Saratoga Springs, on Jan- uary 7, aged 67 years. He was well known in this locality where he lived before going into business in Saratoga about 25 years ago. He had an attack of pneumonia last fall from which he recovered but it left him with a weak heart action which proved fatal. Officers of the National Commercial Bank were the recipients of handsome floral pieces on January 13, the day after their election. R. D. New York. — A. Moltz & Co., whole- sale florists at 35 West Twenty-sixth street, assigned January 12 for the benefit of creditors to Edward P. So- bel. Springfield, Mass. — The Springfield Amateur Horticultural Society held its annual meeting January 5. Mrs. Grace Pettis Johnson was elected secretary and Joseph Aumer treasurer. A spe- cial exhibit will be held in April when the school children who won the tulip bulb prizes will show their flowers. igi:. The American Florist. 1443 raOADB^HJA NEW TOKK WASHINCTOII S. S. Pcnnock-Mcchzin Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS ^^ 109 We«t 2Sth ■trect, NSW TORK '^"^ ET«rTthin« !■ Cut FlowMi. niUTT & UOBT. Treaaarer. ETcrrihlof !■ SapplUi ^"^ir* D.T.MeUls.rres. Geo. W. Crawbnck, M^. Robert G. Wilson, Treas, Greater New York Florists' Ass'd. Wholesale Cofflmlsslon Florists and Dealers In Florists' Supplies. TiliphORis III i Main. 1 62 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. 0028 ) Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST 55 and 57 West 26th St., IWFIX^ YODK Telephones: 7062-7063 Madison. l"^*- WW ■ Vrl«.l% Traendly £ Schenck, WHOLESALE TLORISTS, NEW YORK 131 a 133 WEST 28tb ST PlK>nes: 798 and 709. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERSi in two colors on enmmed paper: your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted b; theS. A. F. in red Price per 500, $2.85; per 1000. $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, tl.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLOniST CO.. 440 S.Dearborn St., Chica^ Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, inc WHOLESALE TLORISTS 34 Weet 28th St., NEW TORK. phones} gg| [ Madison Sq- Conslgnmenti Solicited J. K. ALLEN Established 1887 WHOLESALE DEALER IN CUT FLOWERS 1D6 W. 28tli St., NEW YORK. rbones, 167 and 4468 Madison Sq. Opan 6 a. m. Daily Growers desiring top market price for their flowers should give me a trial. I 'f^ A, If OLTZ MAURICB L. OLJiai A. MOLTZ & COMPANY, WHOLXSALI FLORIITB •S-S7 West 26111 St., NEW TOH Tiieplwin ladisoi Sqiara 117 ud 111 N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange CoocM BIdi. , 6tb Ave. & W. 26tb St.. New York Opea for Cut Flower Sales at 6 •'clock ETerr Morniir, OoilrtbU wall space to rent for adTertisinr. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. A.LYUING&CO. Wholesale riorisfs Cwiilftnments Solicited. Tolophone, 3559 Madison Sanaro. 84 Wet 28th St. NEW YORK N.Lecakes & Co., Inc. Wholesale Florists Our Specialties— Ferns, Galax Leaves, Leucothoe Sprays, Prin- cess Fines and Laurel Roping. Phones 1415-1416 Madison Sq 53 W 28th St.. bet, Broadway UCIU YdRK' and Sixth Avenue, "'^'* '""'^ Paul MIeconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW ZORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square VlioMe flower MM"lteU Milwaukee. Jan. 17. Roses, Beauty. .per doz,. 1 503 6 00 Killarney 5 00ai2 00 Richmond 5 00@12 00 White Killarney 5 00ai2 uu Carnations 1 50© 4 00 LUium Gieantenm 12 50@15 00 Lily of the Valley 3 OOffi 4 00 Paper Whites 3 00 Snapdragons per bunch, 35@ 75 Stevia 2 00 Violets 75® 100 Adisntum 1 50 Asparagus per string, 5CS) 75 Sprengeri, per bunch, 2£@ 35 Ferns. Fancy per 1000, 2 00 Galax, green per lOOO, 1 50 bronze per 1000, 150 Smilax per doz., 1 75 Wild Smilax per case. 5 00 M. C. rORD Socceisor to rORD BROS. "suS^rS"" FRESH FLOWERS. 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 3870-3671 Madison Sqnaiv UtMion the A.merican Florist when writing Walter F.Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephones: 3632 and 3633 Madison Sa. 131 k 133 West 28ili St., NEW TORK WILLIAM B. KUEBLER Wkolesale Commlaiioa Sealer ia CUT FLOWERS 28 WlUonrtkbr Mract, Tel. 4591 Main. BROOKITN, N. T. Charles H. Tolly MAMSON, NXW JERSEY Wholeaale Florist CfaiyMtntliemam NoraltlM mj tpacUl^. IVIoore, Hentz & Nash, WHOLESALE eOMMISSION FLORISTS B5 and 57 W««t 2eth Streat, Telephone No. 756 Madison Square. NEW YORK. Uention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Roaei, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Btc. 57 West 28tli St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 220 1 Madison Sana r« Uention the American Florist when writing 1888 1911 GUNTHER BROS. Wholesale Florists 110 West 28th Street, Tel, 551 MadisoD Square CONSIGNMENTS IMEW YORK SOLICITED. The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERGREENS and Mosses, Decorating Material for Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELBPHONES MADISON SQU.-iRB 1519 5893 119 West 28th Street NEW YORK WM.A.KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28tb St . NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2330 Madison. Shipments Iveryvrkere Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments leUcbsi 1444 The American Florist. Ian. 20, Florists' Telegraph Delivery (Retailers' Section — S. A. F. fi O. H.) Mutual discounts, 20 per cent. Provision for guaranteed accounts. Write for particulars to IRWIN BERTERMANN, Secretary, 241 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. List of Members J. A. VALENTINE. Denver, President. W.J. PALMER, Buffalo, Vice-President. W. L. ROCK, Kansas City, Treasurer., Other Directors: Ernest Wienhoeber, Philip Breitmeyer, A. B. Cartledge, W. F. Gude, George Asmus, Fred H. Meinhar it. Atlantic City, N. J., 1506 Pacific Ave. Bloomington, 111., 318 N. Main vSt. Boston, Mass., 342 Boylston St., Boston, Mass., 43 Bromfield, St., Buffalo, N. Y., 304 Main St., Chicago, 111., 2223 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111., 31st and Michigan Ave. Chicago, 111.. 22 E. Elm St. Cincinnati, O., 138 E. 4th St. Cincinnati, O., 150 E. 4th St. Cleveland, O., 5523 Euclid Ave. Colorado Springs, Colo. Council Bluffs, la., 321 Broadway Danville, 111. Denver, Colo., 1643 Broadway Berke, Geo. H. Washburn, A. & Sons Carbone, Philip L. Penn, Henry Palmer, W. J. & Son Schiller, The Florist Smyth, W. J. Wienhoeber Co., Ernst Baer, Julius Hardesty, T. W. & Co. Graham, A. & Son Crump, Frank F. Wilcox, J. F. & Son Smith, F. B. & Sons Park Floral Co. Bemb Floral Co. , The L. Detroit, Mich., 153 Bates St. Detroit, Mich., Gratiot Ave. and Broadway, Breitmeyer &Sons Galesburg, 111. Pillsbuiy, I. L Hartford. Conn. Coombs, John F. Indianapolis, Ind., 241 Massachusetts Av., BertermannBros. Co. Joliet, 111., Hobbs Bldg. Labo, Joseph Kalajnazoo, Mich., 141 S Burdick St. Von Bochove & Bros. Kansas City, Mo., 913 Grand Ave. Murray, Samuel Kansas City. Mo., 1116 Walnut St. Rock, W. L. Flower Co. Louisville, Ky., 5604 Fourth Ave. Schulz, Jacob Louisville, Ky., Masonic Temple, Baumer, August R. Columbia Ave. 1153 Broadway Mankato, Minn. Mt. Vernon, N. Y Newark. O- New York, N. Y., New York, N. Y., Northampton, Mass. Oklahoma City, Okla. Parkersburg, W. Va. Paterson, N. J. Philadelphia, Pa., 1614 Chestnut St Portland, Ore., 326 Morrison St. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Rochester. N. Y., 25 Clinton Ave. Rockford; 111. Scranton, Pa. Seattle, Wash.; 1634 Second Ave. Spokane, Wash., 817 Riverside Ave. Springileld, Mass. 378 Main St. St. Louis, Mo., 7041 Florissant Ave. St. Paul, Minn., 24 W. 5th St. Terre Haute, Ind., 139 S. 7th St. Teledo, O., 330 Superior Washington. D. C, 1214 F St. N. W Washington, D. C , 14tb and G St. Wichita, Kans., 145 N. Main St. Windmiller Co., The Dummett, Arthur Duerr, Chas. A. Madison .A.ve. and 44th St. Dards. Chas. A. Small, J. H. & Sons Field, H. W. Stiles Co., The Dudley & Sons, J. W. Sceery, Edward Pennock Bros. Tonseth Floral Co. The Saltford Flower Shop Keller & Sons Buckbee, H. W. Clark; G. R. Hollywood Gardens Hoyt Bros. Co. Aitken, Mark Meinhardt, Fred. A. Holm & Olson Heinl, John S. & Son Freeman, Mrs. J. B. Gude Bros. Co. Small, J. H. & Sons Mueller, Chas. P. 4 oxxY>cr< v« \ll^irMo»t})i^ American Florist when writir <%■ ' .y.:- Denver, Colo. ~*Tne continued cold vreather that has prevailed here has had a bad effect upon business. The streets have been a sheet of ice for weeks, making It difficult for customers to get out. A great many had to discard their au- tomobiles for a time. There have been quite a number of funerals and they have helped to keep the stock down, but at the end of the week there was still a surplus. Carnations started to accumulate^ and lower prices had to be quoted to move them. American Beauties have been in demand and prices have kept steady. Killarneys have been fair but have not moved so readily. Snapdragon sold well and some had to be cut before it was fully developed. Sweet peas are in demand and there has been an increase in the supply. Violets for some reason or other have taken a back seat. Prob- ably it has been too cold for them to be worn or perhaps the people have not recovered from the shock of the Christmas prices and are timid about asking the prices again. Neverthe- less, they remain on the shelf and a good many are remaining on the plants. Violets from California have made their appearance again and some of the retail stores are handling them. FANCY FERNS, p?;i?oo. New Crop Galax, Bronze or Green $1.25 per 1000 Sphagnam Moss, large bales $1.50 Lencothoe Sprays, Green $1,00 per 100: $7 50 per 1000 Boxwood, per pound 20c: SO-pound case. $7.50 Magnolia Leaves, Imported Green and Bronze. Basket. $2.25; 6 baskets. $2 eack Fl©rists in the Middle and Western States can save money by placing their orders with us. A trial order solicited. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc., Wholesale Commission Florists and Florists' Supplies. 38-40 Broadway, All phone connections. DETROIT, MICH Bronze Galax, FANCY FERNS, '^ -^^^ $4.00 per case of 10,000 case of .SOOO. Green Leucothoe '" *° ^'^ inch.si.oo per looo, \J1CC11 JjCUCUlllUC, Resrulark.ngths,$1.75 per 1000 Wire Us Elk Park, N. C. Cash with order. J. H. VON CANON fi CO., Banners Elk, N. C We Are Novr Booking Order* for Soathero Wild Smilax Shipment comnienciDE S«pf. 1st. Natnraland Ferpetuated Sbeet MOSSES I. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mention the American Florist when writing Anna W. H. Kohankie, wife of Adam Kohankie, superintendent of Washington Park, died this vi^eek, and will be buried Sunday. All Mr. Ko- hankie's friends wish to express their sincere sympathy in his bereavement. Thomas McDonald and Theodore Loken have taken the store recently vacated by W. C. Walters and will carry a line of plants as soon as spring opens. In the meantime they will do a general retail business. Frank Goeschel has closed his store at 245 Broadway. E. P. N. Oeorge Cotsonas&Co. Wbolesale and Retail Dealers ■^ in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Oafeera Ferns. Bronze and Green Galax, Holly, Leucothoe Sprays, Princess Fine, Etc.. Delivered to all parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28tb St., bet. 6th & 7th Aves., UaiH Varb Telephone 1202 Madison Square. "''" I"'" Mention the American Florist when writing We Are Now Making Shipments of Southern Wild Smilax Caldv\rell the Woodsman Co. ■verjitbind In Sonthem Ever^reena. BVBRQRRBN, ALA. Mention the American Fforiat when writing igi2. The American Florist. 1445 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by tl e firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. ■^•iVl^XitV^ M. D. REIMERS New Location, "THE SEELBAGK," And 223 S. 4th Avenue. Choicest Cut Flowers. Personal Attention Given to Ont-of-Town Orders. CUca^o. EsUbllsbed In 185T. 'mM: FLORIST^ 739 Buckingham Place, L. D. Phone Gracelaod lllZ. Send us your retail orders, WS. HAVE TBI BBST rAaUimS IN TBI CITT tiention the American Florist when writing Chicago. GANGER & GORMLEY 187 N. State St. HIGH GRADE OF FLOWERS. All orders are very careially execa-ted- fb.»..}C.ntral6196 Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" a andS Gr^^ene Ave. and 339to347 Greene Ave. Groeobonses: Short Hills, N.J. Deliveries in «KW YORK. LONG ISLAND and NEW ARST. ■ottion the American Florist when writing Nashville, Tenn. JOY FLORAL CO. 200,000 Square Feet of Glass. 601 Church St. Ilention the American Florist when writing liffilo, Niagara Falls, Lockpori. S« A. Anderson, 440 Mail St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mall. Ttlephone and Telerraph ordcri filled promptly wiib the choicest stock. Mention the American Florist when writing Lonisvllle, Ky. F. Walker & Co., FLORISTS. Pfaoses: Home 1388. Cnmb. Maio 13S8 A, 634 Fourth Avenue. Itentien the American Florist when writing Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 K. MADISON ST. Los Angeles, Calif. Freeman -Lewis 212 West Fonrtb Street. Cut flowers and design work of the highest class delivered to your customers here or anywhere in the west' mail or wire. Usaal Trade Discount. New York; GHARLES HABERMANN 2668 Broadway. Situated in the finest residential part of the city, baa the best facilities for promptly fiUiof any orders for city or delivery to steamer. Chicago. Des Moines. ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 s. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnat St.. Des Moines, la. Orders filled promptly on short notie« and deliv- ered to all parts of the middJe west and weet. Brooklyn, N. Y. Te>ep'>^o- S. NASUR 235 Fulton Street, Mail. Telephone and Telegraph orders filled promptly for all occasions, St. Paul, Minn. L L MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADIII6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. Kansas City, Mo. Qeo. M. Kellogg Flower 6t Plant Co. 11 22 Grand ATe. will fill all orders for Cnt Kmxit Cih snd lowers, Paneral Desirins, KinSiS Wll ann weddlnrf and Birthday dffts nCaSant nill, Mo. that may be entrusted to them St. Louis, Mo. Write, Wire or Phone Tour Orders to 1406 OUve Street, Rtralar discount allowed on all orders, either Plants or Cut Flowers. Phones BeU. Main 2306; Kinloch Central 4981 Mention the American Florist when writing Alexander McConnell, 611 Fifth Ay*., cor. 49th StrMt. NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded t« any partof the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrnsted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone CaUs: 487 and 488 38th St. Cable address: ALXXCommL^ Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when writint, New York City. Frank Valentine WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FLORIST Also Manufacturer of ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS. 158 EAST llOTH STREET: Bet. 3rd and Lexington Aves. Tel. 5633 Harlem. Mention the American Florist when writing Young & Nugent taaSioae 3065-2086 Madison Sonar*. 42 West 28th Street. To oat-of town florists 'aTE'TAr i7'/\^ir WearelntheHeaitof WJiiW lUKU \ttd give special attention to steamer and Theater orden. Prompt deliveries and best stock in the market. Dallas, Texas. The Texas Seed and Floral Company Orden lor cnt Sowers and designs solicited for IcUvery la any part of Texas. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST eO KEARNEY STREET. Mention the American Florist when writinff 1446 The American Florist. Jan. 20, The bracket is hooked over the channel grutterand driven on with a hammer, and holds its place firmly. The above cut shows the simplicity with which you can attach bar brackets to channel gutter. :J llJl.^\Lli\. ''.>'.. f^' *^%^i^,.^i^^ Bird'a Eye View of Wendli|« This magnificent range of ten houses now nearing completion will be one of the finest! structure is built on I beam posts connected with massive combination gutter, flat rafter and post ll can be removed and cleaned out from time to time as sediment accumulates. 1 The picture in the lower left hand corner shows an interior view of one of the houses, ang The photograph in the lower right hand corner gives a good view of the bracket above desil stated. As you will notice one sash bar rests on the flat rafter, the glass being placed 24 inches !■ between three posts, accomodating 8 lights of 24-inch glass, the gutters being about 16 feet, 6 i itself in construction. All the woodwork is cut and fit and fits in correctly with the metal. It is hard to form a:c and the glass being set the 24 inch way, brings them as near perfectio.i as it is possible to get. The little cut in the center below shows our angle iron eave plate which can be used with J against flat iron or pipe posts. We are pleased to submit you estimate and sketches of our flat rafter houses, semi-iron housi THE FOLEY MAI John A. Payne, New York City Agent. 2516 S. Artesiii For a ti| lest Gutt( use our O One of a Range of lO Houses 34 x 200 igi2. The American Florist. 1447 BAR BRACKETS Between The above cut shows a cross section of the channel gutter with bar brackets and sash bars attached, as it would appear between posts. jirge Range at Elmhurst. III. (States when finished, each house being 34 ft. wide containing six four foot benches. The i joins all these members together and carries the drip conductor, which is made detachable and iea of how roomy they are. las a good view of the channel gutter, flat rafter, and all the connections between the members ling 4 lights of glass in each span. These gutters are furnished in sections covering the distance These malleable bar clips are put on as shown in the upper left hand corner, and are Simplicity light those houses are, until you go inside them, there being no interior supports or truss rods, kiron or I beam posts, according to requirements. We particularly recommend I beam posts as ftter wooden houses, or all wood houses, according to your requirements. Let us hear from you. FACTURING CO,, le, CHICAGO. D. T. Connor, Philadelphia Agent. Detail, of Post Bracket Used at Wendland & Keimel's, Elmhurat. III. 1448 The American Florist. /an. 20, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade in other cities by Uu firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicateil on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Detroit, Mick. JohnBreitmeyer'sSons Corner Miami and 6raliot Aveflues. CUOe BROS.C^ FLORISTS |2U r 9TNW Artistic Designs. High firade Cnt Blooms. We oarer all Michigan points and grood sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mtntion the American Florist when writing WASHIN6T0N D. C. Gude's Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Kansas City, Mo. Samvcl Murray, 913 Grand Avenue. AilOrdsrs Given Prompt aid G^refulAtttntion Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery.^ Mention the American Florist when writint Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Snooessor to Geo. A. Helnl) 236 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Fbonei, 627. S#eeiil atteBtioD to Mail and Teleerapb Orders, Uention the American Florist when writing Cincinnati, O. JULIUS BAER, 138-140 E. Fourth Si. Long Distance Ttaone. Indianapolis, Ind. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Ave. Members of the Florists' Tele^aph Deliyery. St. Louis, Mo. The Most Central Ijocatlon in City. P. H. WEBER, Boyle and Maryland Aves. CUT FLOWERS AND PLANTS. Fhonti: Bell. Liodell 2153; Kloloch. Delmar 76 Boston, Mass. "Pcnn, The Telegraph Florist^ Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 37-43 BROMFIELD STREET. St Paul. Minn. Holin S Olson, 20-22-24 West Fiftli Street. We fill order! (or any place in the Twin Cities and lor all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America: the largest Steele; tb. greatest rariety. Write, wire or phone. We art alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM L. ROCK Flower Co. Wil execute orders for any town in Missouri, Kansas or Oklahoma Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist .when writing Louisville, Ky. JACOB SCHULZ, Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 550 So. Fourth Avenue. Mention the American Florist wbe» iOtiHmi Morris, III, — Ivend Krohn, propri- etor of the Morris Floral Co., has been ill for the last- six months, and is now at the Presbyterian Hospital, Chicago, where it is thought an operation will be necessary. ROCHESTEE, N. T. — Seymour S. Pot- ter, employed by A. W. Darling, died on the doorstep of a residence where he was delivering a floral design. He was 53 years of age and the cause of his death was heart failure. Boston, Mass. — F. J. Elder, who has succeeded J. B, Velie as manager of Lord & Burnham Co,'s Boston olBce, has returned from a trip through west- ern Massachusetts, and reports that prospects for extensive building in the Boston section were never brighter. Lansdowne, Fa. — August Doemling has placed an order with Lord & Burn- ham's Philadelphia office for the ma- terial for two ridge and furrow houses 50x150 feet. The construction is pipe frame with giant arch and V-shaped bracing, concrete sides in which are imbedded the guaranteed wrought iron post. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad. dress. DAKDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 JVIain Street. Members Florists' Telegrapli Association. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl S; Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247 We are in position to fill promptly all Mall Telephone. Telegraph and Cable orders with best quality stock in season. Denver, Colo. he Parle J.A.VALENTINE, 1 lOrCll VO* President. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DIERR, The Arcade Florist, °'a?a"n'vX"0.. Phone 26. AUtO. PtlOHe 1840 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. T Rochester, N. Y. X B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506, Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists Telegraph Delivery. Rockford, 111. H.W. Buckbee Colorado Springs, Colo. FRANK F. CRUMP, Wholesale and Retail Florist. Member Florists'Teiegraph Delivery Association Nashville, Tenn. Geny Bros. 212 ruth Ave. No. LBADINQ FLORISTS NASHVnXE. TENN. igi2. The American Florist. 1449 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Lfading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. PhUadelphia. Robert 1725 Chestnut St. Personal Attention to all Orders. IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY. Ptaone 6404 Madison Sa. 12 West 33d St Oor Motto -THE GOLDEN RUtK. Dayton, O. Matthews, FLORISTS 16 W. 3rd Street. Flowers In an; arrangement {or all occasions, for Dayton and vicinitv. Lonsr dis. Phones. Pittsburg, Pa. A.W.SmlthCo. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESI6NS AND FLOWERS , Best Quality on Shortest Notice DANIELS 5f FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels, Denver" THE J. M, 6ASSER COMPANY, Euclid Avenue. We Cover All Points In Ohio. Boston, Mass. Scud flower orders for deliver/ In Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc., 124 TREMOHT ST. Poughkeepsle, N. Y. "The Salt! ord Flower Shop" Vassar College and Bennett School. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc, 229 WEST THIRD STREET. Montreal. Cor. St. Catherine and Guy Sts. All orders receive prompt attention. CtiOice Beauties, Orchids and Valley always on band Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS. \h\^ F;irniim ^t TELEPHONES New York. MYFR nnPKT B09-611 Madison Ave. ■nibll) rLUniO I iPhone 5297 Plaza. City Index to Retail florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Anderson, S. C. — The Anderson Floral Co. Atlanta, Ga.— Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree. Boston — Thos. P. Galvln, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston — Hoffman, 59-61 Mass. Ave. Boston — Peon, the Florist. 43 Bromfleld St. Brooklyn, N. Y. — S. Maaur. Brooklyn, N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — Ganger & Gormley. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St., Chicago. Chicago — Geo. Wlttbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati— Julius Baer, 138 B. Fonrth St. Cleyeland, O. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland. 0. — The J. M. Gasser Cd. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Frank P. Ornmp. Dallas, Tei. — Texas Seed and Floral Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews, 16 W. 3rd St. Denver, Colo. — Daniels & Fisher. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich, — John Breltmeyer's Sons. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Raplda, Mich.— Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Berterman Bros. Co., 241 Mass. St. Kansas City — Geo. M. Kellogg, F. & P. Co. Kansas City — Samnel Mnrray. Kansas City — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. Los Angeles, Calif. — Freeman-Lewis. Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saakes. Los Angeles. Calif. — Wolkskill Bros, and Mor- ris Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — M. D. Relmers. Louisville, Ky. — Jacob Schniz, 650 S. 4th Ave. LoulsTllle, Ky. — F. Walker & Co., 634 4th Ave. Milwaukee — 0. 0. Pollworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Newark, Ohio — Chas. A. Dnerr. Nashville. Tenn. — Geny Bros. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. New York — M. A. Bowe. New York — D. Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alei. McConnell, 611 Bth Are. New York — Charles Habermann. New York — Myer. Florist, 609 Madlaon Ave. New York — Frank Valentine, 168 B. llOtb. New York — Young and Nngent. Omaha, Neb. — Hess Sc Swoboda, Farnum St. PhUadelphia— Robert Klft, 1725 Chestnut. Pittsburg, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Poughkeepsle, N. Y. — The Saltford Flower Shop. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. KeUer Sons. Rockford, 111.— H. W. Buckbee. St. Louis. Mo. — P. H. Weber. St. Louljl — Young's, 1406 Olive St. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Panl, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Terre Bante, Ind. — J. Q. Helnl & Son. Toledo, 0. — Mrs. J. D. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's, 06 Yonge St. Waahlngton — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Are and U Washington — Gude Bros. Washington — Geo. 0. Shaffer, 14tb and I Sts. New York. Established 1849 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway, Choice Cut Flowers. Telephohes: 1552-1553 Columbus SAN FRANCISCO Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grant Avenne Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKES FLORIST, Prompt and careful attention to orders frem ont- of-town florists. Trade discount. 215 West Fourth Street. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fin your orders for designs and cut flowers lo NORTHERN OHIO. Washington, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer : ; FLORIST : : Phone 2416 Main. 14th & Eye Sts,, N. W. Write. Telegraph or Telephone. Albany, N. Y. E> ^p :r £> s. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered In Albany and Vlclnltf on Telegraphic Order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET. Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best Dunlop's 98 Yonge Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Milwaukee, Wis. C.C. Pollworth Co. WIU take proper VX7i »t*n-r\ aim ycare ol yonr orders in " «ov.v»«momm« Orders will be carefoBf cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, wmolesale find Retail Florist otGRAWD RAPIM Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH & SONS. Will fill 7oar orders for De.iens and Cut Flowers Jo Mlchle'aa Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street. 1450 The American Florist. Jan. 20, ff= The Seed Trade. Amsrloan Sleed I'rade AsaoolalloB. Leonard H. Vauehan, Chicago, President: Marshall H. Duryea. New York. First Vice- President; Edgar Gregory, Marblehead. Mass.. Second Vice-President: C. E. Ken- del, Cleveland O.. Secretary and Treasurer, Next annual convention at Chicago. June. 1912. Visited Chicago : W. E. Marshall, New York. Chicago. — Prices on the Board of Trade, January 17, for grass seed were noted as follows : Timothy, $13.50 to $15.25 per 100 pounds. — Vaughan's Seed Store is being overhauled and the changes include a new front and some new fixtures. This firm's florists' catalogue will be ready next week. New York. — The directors of the Nungesser-Dickinson Seed Co., which has taken over the grass seed busi- ness of Henry Nungesser & Co., an- nouncement of which was made in our last issue, are Henry Nungesser, Mar- shall H. Duryea and William A. Proescholdt of the old firm, and Charles Dickinson and Charles D. Boyles of the Albert Dickinson Co. of Chicago. THE executive committee of the American Seed Trade Association met at the LaSalle hotel, Chicago, January 17, those in attendance being Presi- dent L. H. Vaughan, Chicago; Secre- tary C. E. Kendal, Cleveland, O.; Chas. N. Page, Des Moines, la.; Chas. Dick- inson, Chicago; Henry Nungesser, New York; Kirby B. White, Detroit, Mich.; Geo. S. Green, Chicago; C. C. Massie, Minneapolis, Minn., and S. F. Leonard, Chicago. It was arranged to hold the annual convention at Chicago in June. Wheat, Oats, Barley and Flax Seed Bill. Ed. American florist: Your readers may be interested to hear about the introduction in Con- gress on January 8, by Congressman Hanna, of a bill, H. R. 17257, reading as follows : "That from January 1 to March 31 of each year -vheat, oats, barley or flax may be imported into the United States for seed purposes only, from any of the provinces of Canada, free of duty, under such regulations and rules as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury." Curtis Nye Smith. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Qrowers for the V^bolesale Trade Only. SAN JOSE, CALIF. President Vaughan. President Leonard H. Vaughan of the American Seed Trade Association is probably one of the youngest men who has ever occupied this important office. For several years he held the position of assistant secretary and be- came very popular with the trade, so Leonard H. Vaugh£.n, Chicago. President American Seed Trade Association, much so that notwithstanding his com- parative youth numerous friends in- sisted on his taking the presidency and accordingly he was elected at the Marblehead convention last June. The dignity sits lightly upon his shoulders but his wide knowledge of the business in its many ramifications commands the respect of even the veterans. Leonard H. Vaughan is the second son of J. C. Vaughan, the well-known head of Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondeoc* Solicited Growers of High Grade SEED Hollister, California and New York. Born in Chicago in 1881, he was educated in the public schools of that city, graduating from the Marquette high school in 1895 and then entered the Armour Institute, graduating in 1899. Afterwards he spent six months at the University of Chicago and entered Cornell University in 1901, graduating in 1904. He spent a season at the nurseries of the Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O., and toward the close of his graduation year entered his father's business and speed- ily mastered the practical details of the vegetable and field seed depart- ments. He is now in charge of these branches of the business as well as the firm's trials and growing crops and is well informed on all lines of the busi- ness, inclu-ding the nursery and green- house departments. In 1905 he married Miss Anita Wil- kens and accompanied by his wife made an extended tour of the European seed centers that year. While at col- lege he distinguished himself as an athlete and he is now an enthusiastic bowler with many important victories to his credit. A Load of Timothy Seed. A wagonload of timothy seed from the C. H. Cooper place was the most valuable load ever brought to this mar- ket. The net weight of the load was 4,370 pounds, and at the market price of timothy seed was worth $1,092.50. It was thrashed from the hay of about ten acres. Mr. Cooper figures that enough seed was lost in harvesting to reseed the ground from which it came. Mr. Coop- er is an invalid and is unable to leave his chair, and his field work must of necessity be left to others. The seed represented only a small part of the returns from the farm. — Minneapolis Journal. It is stated there were 128 Dutch bulb salesmen in New York last week. Ant. C. Zvolanek, the sweet pea specialist, of Boundbrook, N. J., has gone to California. Established 1810. Denaiffe & Son, CARIGNAN, NORTHERN FRANCS, Growers on Contract Highest Grade Seeds. Specialties: Beet. Cabbage, Carrot, Celery, Let- toce, Onion, Parsley, Radish, Rutabaga, Turnip. Sole Adent for U. S. and Canada, CHARIJEfs JOHNSON, Marietta, Pa. Itention the American Florist when writing Peas and Beans GROWERS FOR THE Wholesale Seed Trade. Alfred J. Brown Seed Gft. Grand Rapids, Mich. ilcntion the American Florist when writing igi2. The American Florist. 1461 To The Seed Trade of America and Canada. If buyers of any kinds of seeds from this side will send us a line saying which articles they are particularly interested in at the moment, whether for present or Contract delivery, prices will be sent per return mail. High Class Seeds Only, KELWAY & SON, Wholesale Seed Growers and Exporters. LANGPORT, ENGLAND tiention the American Florist when writini Lily of the Valley Cold storage. New Stock. 2,000, ICOO or 600 in a case. Per 1000 Ivondon Market Pips $16.00 Medium Grade Pips 13.00 Spiraea p„ioo Queen Alexandra (pink) til. 60 Gloxinias pe,iooo Separate colors |30.00 Mixed 28.00 Begonias, (istsize) Single, separate colors $22.50 mixed 20.00 Double, separate colors 33.00 mixed 30.00 L. Giganteum, (Cold storage) 260 or 300 in a case, 7 to 9 $(i5.00 Yangban's Seed Store, CHICAGO NEW YORK Ittntion theA.merican Florist when writint Hjalmar Hartmann & Go. Copenhagen, Denmark. Surplus Stock of Seeds, Crop 1911. TUrniDS — galcs Hybrid. xuiiiipo Grey Stone, Danish Yellow Tankard. Fynsk Bortfelder. Rutabatia — Paihjers; Banciiolm. LXUiauaaa ^heplierd Golden Globe. A^nndpl Slndstrup Barres, ..V" 1 Taaroje Barre.s. WUrZel Eckendorfer Red Tankard, Elvetham Mammoth. Cauliflower and Cabbage Seed. Descriptive list and prices on application. LOECHNER & CO., 1 1 Warren St , New York. Sole Agents for the U. 1. aud Canada. Harvesting Improved White Spine Cucumber WESTERN SEED & IRRIGATION GO., Fremont, Neb. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus NEW CROP. Greenhouse Grown. Per 100. SOc: per 1000. $4.00. A. HENDERSON & CO. Telepbone Randolpb 2571. 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. Growera for the Trade Beans, Peas, Sweet Corti, Onion, Tnrnlp, Radish, Beet, Etc. Eyte.E"'" M1LF0RD,C0NM. Waldo Kohnert GILBOT, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower, Snacialtiei: Lettuce. Onion, Sweet Peaj. Alter. Coamce. MiEDonette. Verbena In vaiietT, Correepondence Solicite, M. J. GULDEMOND, and Ex^tter"^' ^^°"" I-'SSC. Holland. GBT QUOTATIONS FROM LSNDRETH SEEDS wlilch SUCCEED FifB. Bristol, Pa. SJUsbeOTCo!, Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Bean, Cncnmber, Tomato, Pea, Muskmelon. Squash, Watermelon, Radish, Sweet Com. Correspondence solicited. FOR SEEDS OP ALl. KIND APPLY TO W. W. Johnson fi Son, Limited Boston. Ensland. BURNEH BROS. In> porters and Orowsrs of Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Hortlcnltur«l Sundries. ?i"^X5fl^^""""- NEW YORK Write for eur 1911 Sprinc Catklocve. Cynosurus Cnstatus (Crested Dogsteil) Purity and Germloation Guaranteed. WM. POWER & CO. Seed Exporters, Waterford, Ireland Ctblts: "SeedmerctiantB." Code ABC. 5th edition Gladiolus We control the originator's stocli of THE NEW TYPE KUNDERDI ''QLORT' WITH "RUFFLED" PETALS The broadly expanded, wide open flowers, paired by twos, all face in the same direction and are carried on straight stout stalks, fully 3Vi feet. From three to eighl of these handsome flowers are open at one tdme. Each petal is exquisitely ruffled and Suted. The color is a delicate cream pink, with a most attractive crimson stripe in the center of each lower petals the shade of which is unique in Gladioli. The ruffling o the petals in this new strain has attracted much attentioD the country over. Special prices with free cats, for catalogue use. Per 100, $7,50. Per 1000, $70.00 We carry large stocks of America, Mrs. Francis King, Augusta, Princeps L»t us quote you on CnriTld Rlllh^ andall other these Opilliy UUlUa VAUQBAN'S SEED STORE NEW YORK. CHICAGO. GLADIOLUS QLORT. Mention the American Florist when writing Gregory's Honest Seeds. Vickery's Forcing Cucumber. The finest strain of hot-house cucumber ever introduced. Mass. grrowers prefer this to all others, Nothing but typical specimens are selected for seed. Every seed g^rown on our own farm and you can depend upon its being absolutely pure. Wright Brothers, Toledo. Oliio. write "'We know the \'ickorv Cucumber is fine as we liave ero\vn it for three years in our 1,'reenhouses, Price per ^ Lb,. $1.30: per Lb,, $5.10 postpaid. Some of Our Choice Goods all Grown on Our Own Farms: GregoT}''s Improved Prolific Marrow Squash. Gregory's Warren Turban Squash. Gregory's Victor Squash. Gregory's Warted Hub- bard Squash. Gregory's Improved Original Crosby Corn, superior in quality, nothing equal to it for canning purposes. Quincy Market Corn, a second early, recommended as being the best to follow the extra earliest. Our catalogue will be mailed free. It tells all about the above varieties. Special Prices Given for large quantities. James J. H. Gregory & Son, Seed Growers, P. O. Box A. MARBLEHEAD, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing THE KIMBERUN SEED CO. WHOLISALE SEED GROWEKS SANTA CLAHA, CALIFORNIA. Growers of Onion, hettnce, Radish, etc. CorrespondencB solicited. mmmr fierman Flower Seeds Catalogue free on application. FREDERICK ROEMER, Seed Grower, QUKDLINBURG, GERMANY *fe?ttjon the American Florist when turltinc Mention the American Florist when writing f> x» •* n S» ^ In 10 best varieties V^allliaS from $16.00 per 1000 up. Also 10,000 King Humberts. Write icr prices and varieties. Will exchange for R. C. Carnations stand- ard varieties. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing John Boil^er& Sons Co. Los Angeles, California Wholesale growers of Sweet Peas, Tomatoes, Lima Beans, Lettuce, Asters, Cosmos and other Flower Seeds. Mention the American Florist when writing igi2. The American Florist. 1453 nnnnMMMnnnMMMnnnMMMnnnMMMnnnMMnnnnMMMnnnn n . n I Boddington's Quality Flower Seeds for Florists g H M n n n M H M tl n n M M n n Xi M M M n n M M H n n M M M n n M M H XX n M M n n n Selected Seeds, Successfully Sown, Secure, Sure, Safe and Servicable Satisfaction. Remember you may deduct 5 per cent if cash accompanies order. m m n n n m m m n n n m M m n n n m m m n n n m m m n n n m m m n n n m m m n n n M H m n n n AGERATUM Trade pkt. Oz. Mexioanum albiun $0.10 $0.20 Blue Perfection 16 .60 Imperial Dwarf Bine 10 .25 Imperial Dwarf White 10 .25 Little Dorrit 15 .60 Swanley Blue 10 .25 Little Blue Star, trade pkt. 50c, 3 pktB. for $1.25. BODDINGTON'S MATTTE BEAUTY. Large Mauve flowers; dwarf, compact, very free-flowering. A unique variety. Trade pkt. lOc. oz. 50c. AliYSSDM White Gem. A grand improvement on Little Gem, be- ing much more compact: grand for bed- ding. Trade pkt. 25c., oz. $1.00. Trade pkt. Oz. M, lb. Little Gem, dwarf, best for pots $0.10 $0.30 $1.00 Carpet of Snow, for hang- ing baskets and borders.. .10 .40 1.25 Sweet (the old variety) 10 .15 .60 ASTERS BODDINGTON'S Asters Are Famous. Write for catalogue of other varieties and prices. Trade pkt. Vt oz. Oz. Aster Early Wonder, white.. $0.25 $0.75 $2.00 Aster Early Wonder, pink.. .25 .75 2.00 aUEEN OF THE MARKET ASTEKS. Boddington's Extra Early, Trade pkt. Oz. Pink $0.20 $.85 Light Blue 20 .85 White 20 .85 Dark Blue 20 .85 Crimson 20 .85 Rose 20 .85 Flesh-Color 2rf .85 Light Rose 20 .88 Scarlet 20 .85 Red-Lilac 20 .86 Finest Mixed 20 .86 BRANCHING ASTERS Vicks* Branching. Trade pkt. y oz. Oz. Crimson $0.25 $0.35 $1.00 White 25 .35 1.00 Purple 25 .36 1.00 Violet 25 .35 1.00 Rose 25 .35 1.00 Carlson's Branching. Lavender $0.25 $0.36 $1.00 Semple's Branching. Shell -Pink $0.25 $0.35 $1.00 Upright White 26 .35 1.00 Trade pkt. each of the collection of 8 varieties for $1.75. Trade pkt. Vi oz. Oz. Vick's Now Early Branching, white $0.25 $0.75 $2.00 Vick's New Early Branching, pink 25 .75 2.00 BODDINGTON'S GIANT ANTIRRHINIJM (Height, 3 feet.) Trade pkt. Oz. Coral-Red, striking color $0.20 $0.76 Carmine, splendid color 20 .76 Daybreak, light pink 20 .75 Brilliant, scarlet, golden yellow and white 20 .78 Crescia, dark scarlet 20 .76 Queen Victoria, pure white 26 1.00 Luteum, yellow 20 .75 Firefly, scarlet 20 .76 Romeo, d^ep rose 20 .75 Lilacinum, beautiful lilac 20 .75 Mixed 20 .60 BEGONIA Trade pkt. Boddington's Crimson Bedder $0.50 Erfordii, carmine 26 BEGONIA — Continned Semperflorens 25 Vernon grandiflora, % ft. A flne bed- ding sort, with rich red flowers and glossy bronze-red foliage 25 CINERARIA Cineraria maritima, 1^ ft. Trade pkt. 10c. , oz., 25c. Cineraria maritima "Diamond." A vast Improvement over the above. Foliage very white, leaves much serrated. Trade pkt. 50c., $2.00 per oz. CENTAUREA Trade pkt. Oz. Candidissima $0.25 $1.60 Gymnocarpa 15 .50 GREVILLEA ROBUSTA Trade pkt. Oz. (Silk Oak) JO.IO $0.76 COBAEA Trade pkt. Oz. Scandens, H. P. Blue $0.10 $0.30 Alba, White 20 .76 LOBELIA Trade pkt. Oz. Erinus gracilis, trailing light blue $0.15 $0.50 Erinus speciosa, deep blue; trail- ing 16 .76 Crystal Palace compacta 25 2.50 Emperor William compacta 26 1.00 MIGNONETTE Boddington's Majesty. The finest of all fancy varieties of Mignonette for under glass or "ot culture. Seeds saved from select spikes under glass. Trade pkt. 60c., % oz. $1.00, per oz. $7.60. MYOSOTIS Trade pkt. Oz. Eliza Fonrobert, excellent for pots, blue $0.10 $1.00 Falustris Semperflorens, ever- blooming 26 2.00 PETUNIAS Boddington's Quality Double Fringed. Our double Petunias have reached the high- est standard of excellence, and may be confidently relied on to produce a large proportion of double flowers of exquisite beauty and great size. % trade pkt. 60c., trade pkt. $1.00. Boddington's Snowball, Double. The finest double, pure white. % trade pkt. 60c., trade pkt. $1.00. BODDINGTON'S CENTURY PRIZE. Gigantic single flower having the edges deeply ruffled or fluted; fine substance, with deep white throats. % trade i kt. 60c., trade pkt. $1.00. Trade pkt. Boddington's Bar Harbor Beauty, Sin- gle. Color a beautiful rose $0.25 Boddington's RufSed Giants. A grand selection of single fringed Petunias.. .60 Boddington's Inimitable Dwarf Com- pact Hybrids, Single 25 Emperor, Single. Large blossoms dis- tinct In form, coloring and marking .60 Howard's Star. Rich crimson, with a distinct white star In center 26 Rosy Mom. Soft carmine pink 26 Snowstorm. Pure single white 25 Hybrids, Single Mixed. Oz. 60 15 PYRETHRUM Trade pkt. Oz. Aureum (Golden Feather) $0.10 $0.25 Selaginoides. Foliage flne ser- rated 16 .60 SHAMROCK Trade pkt. Oz. (True Irish.) Small-leaved. % trade 25c $0.40 $1.00 SALVIA Trade pkt. Oz. Clara Bedman (Bonfire). 1% feet. $0.25 $2.09 Splendens (Scarlet Sage) 25 1.50 Splendens, Ball of Fire. Very dwarf and early 25 3.50 Splendens aucubaefolia (Silver- spot) 25 2.50 Splendens Carminea (new). Splen- did rose carmine dwarf 50 Splendens gigantea 50 Splendens pendula. Drooping spikes 25 2.00 Splendens, Zurich, ^4 oz. $1.75... .25 6.00 STOCKS Boddington's Quality Large-Flowering Ger- man Ten-Weeks Stocks. _ , Trade pkt. Brilhant Hose $0.26 Canary- Yellow 25 Crimson 25 Dark Blood-Red 25 Violet-Blue „ 25 Purple ^ 26 Flesh Color 26 Light Blue 25 Scarlet 25 Snow-white 26 Fine Mixed 28 Boddington's Quality Cut-and-Come-Again. These splendid Stocks will flower continu- ously through the summer If sown early. Trade pkt. Princess Alice, white $0.25 Apple Blossom, light pink 25 Peach Blossom, soft pink 26 Chamoise 25 Bridesmaid, rose 26 Canary, yellow 25 Flamingo, blood-red 26 Blue Jay, light blue 26 Violet, dark blue 26 Carminea, crimson 25 GIANT PERFECTION White, Pyramidal long spikes of large double flowers, splendid for glass culture and for florists' purposes. Trade pkt. 25c., V4 oi- $1.25, % oz. $2.00, oz. $3.76. QUALITY VERBENAS Trade pkt. Oz. Boddington's Mammoth Hybrids. A strain of very vigorous growth. producing trusses of large fiowers of brilliant and varied colors. Mixed $0.26 $1.26 Boddington's Mammoth Auricula- flowered. Large fiowers with dis- tinct white eye 26 1.26 Boddington's Mammoth Blue 28 1.28 Boddington's Mammoth Fink 28 1.26 Boddington's Mammoth Scarlet De- fiance. The finest scarlet sort .26 1.26 Boddington's White (Candidissima), Pure white 28 1.28 Boddington's Striped. Many colors .25 1.28 Lemon (Aloysla cltriodora) 28 1.60 VINCA Trade pkt. Oz. Alba, white $0.16 $0.60 Rosea, rose 18 .60 Rosea alba, rose and white 16 .50 Mixed 10 .40 MWe are headquarters for Sweet Peas of every description. Our Wholesale Catalogue of Quality Seeds and Bulbs (la now ^^ ready) contain* S2 pagei of Seed* and Bulbs yon need. Write for it today — a postcard will fetoh it. f^ §.ARTflUR T. BODDINGTON, Seedsman, '^^^o^' 'cixt § 1454 The American Florist. fan. 20, Express prepaid on rooted cuttioes. The finest ever. Satisfaction guar- anteed to all parts of tlie United States, Verbenai, t b e very best named varieties. 70c a 100; $6.00 a 1000. Fnchias, best named varieties. $1.00 per 100: $9 00 per 1009. Feverfew. Little Gem. $1 25 per 100: $10.00 per 1000. Coleas, all the finest select named varieties. 70c p»r ino: $6.00 per 1000. Alternantheras, red and yellow, very strong. 60c per 100: $5.U0 per 1010 Ageratum, Little Blue Star. Stella Gurney and Irnperial White 60c per 100: $5.00 per 1000 Salvia, Bonfire and St. Louis the leadine varieties. $1.00 jer 100; $7 00 per 1000; Sweet Alyssnm, 80c per 100: $6.00 oer lOOO. our viry best Double Giant Daisy, White Califor- nia. $1 00 per 100; $8.00 per iroo. 32,000 Vincas, rooted cuttings. $1 00 per 100: $8.00 per 1000. C. HUMFELD, CLAY CENTER, KANSAS. Mention the American Florist when writing Nenry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers ♦^ ♦ For the Wholesale Seed Trade. CSRPINTERIX, CALIF. Mention the American Florist when writint ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Graade, OaUf . Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists Wholesale Growers of full Hit of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention tlie American Florist when writing Contract Seed Grower SPECIALTIES: Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, Vine Seed and Field Corn. EDGAR F. HURFF, Mullica Hill, New Jersey CorrespoDdeDce Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Best Stocks. All Varieties. THE HAVEN SEED CO. Growers for tlie Wbolasale Trade Only, SANTA ANA. C AL.I FOflN I A. Uentiou the American Florist when writing The Ebbert Seed Company ROCKY FORD, COLO. Contract Growers for the Trade. Hii;h-srade Vino Seuds. Specialties: Kucky Ford Canta- loupe, Musknielon and Cuiumhor Seed. Place Your Orders Early. The Trade Directory Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of ttie united states and Canada. Price; $3.00. postpaid. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Sow Vaughan's Seeds* PRIMULA OBCONICA GIGANTEA. PRIMULA. Our P. Obconica seed is from the finest collection in Germany. The strain is unsurpassed in color and size of flower. There is none better. Obconica Grandiflora, mixed, 1-64 oz., $1.00; 1000 seeds, $ Bright Rose l-64oz., 1.00; 1000 seeds, Kermesina 1-64 oz., l.OO: lOCO seeds, white 1-64 oz., 1.00; 1000 seeds, " Fire Queen, new 500 seeds, " Coerulea, new 600 seeds, " Crispa, pkt. 35c Gigantea Rosea, new 600 seeds, " Kermesina, new crimson 600 seeds, .50 .50 .50 .50 .50 .50 .50 .50 MALACOIDES— An Improved Forbesl (Baby) Primrose— The flowers are of a delicate shade of lavender, produced in whorls on tall graceful spikes in great profusion. The plants will flower in four months from sowing, and will continue in flower from four to six months Trade Pkt.,, 50c. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Northern Greenhouse Grown, new seed now ready, 1000 seeds, $4.00; 5000 to 10,000 seeds at $3.75 per 1000. If you have not received a copy of onr preliminary flower seed lists for florists, please write for one. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 2S Barclay Street, NEW YORK. 31-33 West Randolph St., 803 West Randolph St.* CHICAGO J. C Robinson Seed Co. Waterloo, Neb. Contract growers of Cucumber, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pmiiphln Seed; Sugar Flint and Field Seed Corns. Mention the American Florist when writing Geraniums S. A. Nutt per 1000. $11.50 Ricard and Poitcvine per 1000. 14.00 March delivery. Coleus Verschaffeltii and G. Bedder....per 1000, $ 6.00 Standard assorted per 1000, 5.00 Giant leaved per 1000. 10.00 Ready now. PLUMOSUS Fine Mork per RKW. f~25.l}0 ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Onion Seed===Onion Sets We Are Extensive Growers and Dealers, Write (or prices on the 1911 crop. We are also submittinii contract figures for till- 1''12 crop of Onion Seed, SCHILDER BROS., Chillicoihe, 0. Mention the Amerwaa Florist when writing igi2. The Amer ica n Fl oris t. 1456 Washington Dark Pink Sport of Enchantress, Like All the Other Members of the Enchantress Family, the Best in Their Respective Colors Washington is the only va- riety sent out last year that was shown extensively at the Flower shows this year, and the only second year novelty shown in the Hun- dred Class; wining First Prize over all standard varieties. Washington like Enchan- tress, is easy to handle and brings satisfactory returns to the grower. Washington is a strong, healthy grow- er; the foliage is much darker than the Enchantress. Strong, well rooted cut- tings ready January 1, 1912. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. WASHINGTON, THE VARIETY THAT HAS MADE GOOD White Wonder, exceptionally free, fine large flower; good stems. $6.00 per 100: $50.00 per 1000. GloriOSa, medium pink, very fine flowers on good stems. $6.00 per 100: $50 00 pet 100. Pink Delight, flesh pink, the best keeper of any carnation grown. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Per 100 Per 1000 White Enchantress, pure white 3 00 25 00 White Perfection 3 00 25 00 Shasta, very free 3 00 25 00 Victory 3 00 26 DO Beacon 3 00 25 Oo ScarletGlow 3 00 25 08 Bonfire, scarlet, very bright, long strong stems. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Christmas Cheer, scarlet, very free. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. PriceSS Charming, large flesh pink, long heavy stems, very fine. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Per 100 26 00 26 00 25 00 25 00 25 00 25 00 PsrlOO Afterglow 3 CO Alvlna 3 00 Rose Pinlc Enchantress 3 00 Dorotliy Gordon 3 00 Enchantress 3 00 May Day, very fine 3 00 All stock is clean, healthy and well rooted Ready for delivery January 1, 1912 Chicago Carnation Company A. T. PYFER, Manager. 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. P 14B6 The American Florist. Jan. 20, » Market Gardeners J! Vegetable Growers* Association of America. H.F.Hall, Boston Mass., President: C- West Irondeauoit, N. Y.. Vice-President, S.W. Severance. 508 Walker Boi dme, Louisville, Ky., Secretary, M, L. Rnetenii Cleveland, O. Treasurer. Ziif Diseased Lettuce. Ed. Ameeican Floeist: We had a bed in the greenhouse badly infested with eelworms, so ap- plied a dressing of slaked lime, kainit and muriate of potash in equal parts and spaded it in lightly. The lettuce plants were then set and they were watered freely. After 10 days some of the plants wilted and a few days later all of them died. In digging up the plants we found the fiber roots yellow as if they were burned. Could it have been the muriate of potash which caused it ^- W. Michigan. There is no doubt whatever that the application of muriate of potash and kainit proved disastrous to the lettuce plants in this case. Both ingredients carry considerable salt, especially the kainit, and salt in any quantity is very injurious to most plants. In our opin- ion both muriate of potash and kainit are unfit for greenhouse purposes. These elements are used extensively in field practice, and then they should be applied in the fall or during winter, or at least very early in the spring — a long time before the crops are planted — thus giving the elements time to be dissolved and distributed by snows and heavy rains, besides the powerful mix- ing of horse tools as generally used in field practice. There are good authorities who con- demn the use of chemicals entirely for indoor cultures; however, we have used some forms extensively and with the best results. Our methods have been described from time to time in these columns, and for the benefit of "D. W." we will repeat the main part: We use fertilizers only as such and not to eradicate insect pests. For nitrogen we employ nitrate of soda; for potash, sulphate of potash; for phosphates, preferably Peruvian guano, second choice, finely ground bone meal or flour. We compound our mixture to carry as near as we can 12 per cent potash, 10 per cent phosphoric acid and from four to six per cent nitrogen. Although we know pretty well what to expect from our chemicals we make it a rule in greenhouses, hot beds or let- tuce patches in the field, to never ap- ply before planting. We use spent hot- bed manure to prepare the beds for planting, and after our plants are un- der way and growth has commenced we top dress with the chemicals. Thus the roots have a long start and the fer- tilizers being at the surface, they are leached out .slowly and therefore no harm is done. We know of cases where a good application of wood ashes preparatory to planting so stunted the lettuce as to cause total failures. As regards amount of application, we have never suffered any damage from heavy dressings, even as high as 2,000 pounds per acre, but would advise any- one to use much less at first. In all our experience we do not re- member a case where insects in the ground did destroy a lettuce crop or threatened to do so, hence we are not posted along that line. However, If such a case would occur to us, we would use steam or hot water to kill our enemies by scalding them rather than chemicals. To sum up, we know from long ex- perience that transplanted plants start with difficulty, if at all, in any caustic material, be it lime, salt or the common form's of fertilizers. Marketman. Growing' Onions From Seed. In northern Indiana. many hundreds of acres are annually devoted to the growing of onions from seed, and the methods employed are described in a circular issued by the Purdue Uni- versity Agricultural Experiment Sta- tion. The land used is black muck, well drained, a topping dressing of several tons of barnyard manure is ap- plied in the spring, the land being plowed and thoroughly harrowed and rolled, making as fine a seed bed as possible, and while the ground is being fitted to plant the seed 500 to 1,000 pounds of commercial fertilizers added per acre. The varieties grown are al- most wholly the globe type and the seed is sown as soon as all danger of frost is past and the ground thor- oughly warmed in the spring. This is mostly done by hand drills, the rows being 11 to 14 inches apart, the seed being planted from three-fourths of an inch to two inches deep. The amount of seed varies from three to five pounds per acre for red and yellow varieties and from five to seven pounds of white. In growing onions a large amount of hand labor is required, and a constant and vigorous fight against weeds is necessary. The wheel hoe can be used between the rows but hand work must be resorted to to keep down the weeds in the row. Boys are usually the help employed, and it is important to keep ahead of the weeds. It costs less to MUSHROOMS HOW TO GROW THEM BY WM, FALCONER, The Best American Book on the Subject. 170 Pages. 29 Illnstratlons. Price 91.00. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. keep the crop clean than to get it clean after a little neglect. There is probably as much loss resulting from not doing the hand weeding as soon and often enough as from any other single cause. The ripening of the crop can be de- termined by the falling down and with- ering of the tops and then the onions are pulled and thrown together in a windrow, the bulbs all one way, where they are allowed to cure for a few days and then topped with sheep or lawn shears, an inch or slightly less of the neck being left on the bulb. Some growers cure in sheds which takes about two weeks longer. They are then crated or stored until wanted for market. Watcn lor onr Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Lambert's Purs Culture Mushroom Spawn Substitution of cheaper eradesi thus easily exposed. Fresh sample .Tp--^ brick, with illustrated book, mailed ^ ■ *^ postpaid by manufacturers spon re- ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Address IradeMark, American Spa wnCo.,St.Paal,Mlnn . ISention the American Florist when writing Success In Market Qardening REVISED AND ENLARGED EDITION. A new and larger edition of this well known work on market garden- ing. It contains everything a market gardener wants to know, and in a form easily nnderstood. It is an invaluable guide to any one in the business from the beginner to the most experienced. PRICK $1.10 AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chica^. Special to the Trade We make a specialty of growing all kinds of 'Vegetable Plants for the Seed and Plant Trade, including the best vari- ties of Forcing Tomatoes, Asparagus, Cauliflower, Egg Plants, Peppers, Pars- ley, .Lettuce, Cabbage, etc. Special prices made on large orders for Spring delivery. Let us know your wants. We have a fine lot of Tomato Plants, trans- planted and potted; Com<-'t Lorillard. Bonny Best, Snttons* Al, Suttons' Abundance and Winter Beauty; also Extra Early Erfurt and Snowball Cauliflower. oasb required with orders from unknown cor- respondents. Fox-Hall Farm, N"o.^z'*Norfolk,Va. Uention theAnierican Florist when wriHn* TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, eBOWER and £XFO£TEB od the VEBY LABGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWEB aad FABH SEEDS. (EBtablished 1787.) SnP£^fjl1tfp^* S6fl°B> Beets, Cabbages, Carrota. Kohl Rabl, Leek, Lettncea, Oclonfl, Peat, kjp«>wiuiu^o. Radishes, Spinach, Turnips, Swedes, Asters, BalBams, Beeonlas, Oana- tloDB. Cinerarias. Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nastartlnms, Pansles, Petnntas* Phloxes, Prlnnlaa* Scabloas, Stocks, Terbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on appilcatlon. HENBY METTE'S TBnTMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beanttful In tbe world, $5.00 per oz., or $1.60 per % oz., 75c per 1-16 m., postage paid. Caab with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal snperrtslon oo mj own Taat groonds, and are warranted tme to name, of strongeat growtb, finest stocks and beat qaalltj. I ALSO OBOW LABGELY SEEDS OH COlTrBACT. igi2. The American Florist. 1457 Dreer's Fine Ferns Sdiantum Farleyense For fine decorations, a splendid lot of 4-inch pots $ 5.00 per dozen; % 40.00 per 100 5-iuch pots 9.00 per dozen; 70.00 per 100 ti-inch pots 12.00 per dozen; 100.00 per 100 Cibotium Schiedei Splendid decorative stock; the best we have ever offered. 6-inch pots |1.50 each 10-inch tnbs...$3.&0 to % 5.00 each 8-inch pots L'.SOeach 12-inch tubs... (J.OO to 10.00 each Mixed Ferns for Fern Dishes Prime stock, in 2i4-inch pots . .$3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000 HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. The above prices are for the Trade only. Landscape Gardening A course for Gar- deners, Florists sod Home-makers, taueht by Prof. Craie and Prof, Beal of Cornell University, Prosressive Florists recognize the growiDE Importance of aknowl- edgeof LandscapeArt. Gardeners who un- derstand up-to-date methods and practice are in demand for the , best positions. A knowledge o' Landscape Gardening is indispensable to those who would have the pleasantest homes, 250-page Catalog free. Write today. The Home Correspondence School Dept. A. F., Springfield. Mass. PROF, CRAIG. Mention the American Florist when writing — We Have All Kinds of — BLOOMING PLANTS For the st-^remao. A fioe lot of Azaleas, Hy- drangeas, Roses, white nod Red. Rambler Roses. Crimson Ramblers, Pink Dorothy. Climbing Baby Ramblers, etc. For Easter write us your wants. Don't foreet we are headquarters (or Ferns. GEO. A. KUHL, Wholesale Grower, Pckin, III. Mention theA7nerican Florist when writing ROSES A SPECIALTY. The Dingee 6 C<»iard Co., WEST GROVE. PA. Mention the American Florist when writing For the Best New and Standard DSHLISS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, P O.: Berlin. N. J. WUUamstown Jane, N.J LEEDLE SPRINGFIELD ZVi-ln. ROSES *•!«- Shipping — Booking — Growing. ttease nuniion the A merican Florist when Tvriting. LADY HILLINGDON Finest Yellow Rose on the Market. Easily grown and most prolific. Flowers re- markable for their keeping quality and always retaining their superb color. One of the most beautiful decorations of the year at a large Boston Hotel was entirely of this rose. Place your order now for early delivery. YOUNG STOCK. PRICES: Grafted $25.00 per 100; $200.00 per 1000 Own Boot 20.00 per 100; 150.00 per 1000 WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES Nalick, Miass. Rooted Rose Cuttings NOW READY Kaiserin, per 100, $3.50; per 1000, $25.00 Perle, per lOO, 3.50: per 1000, 25.00 All Choice Stock, Well Rooted. BASSETT & WASHBURN, Offce and Sture: 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Greenhouses, HINSDALE, LLI. Trade Directory Of The United States and Canada Price S3 .00. American Florist Go., j^^^st.. CWcago SMITH'S ADVANCE CHRYSANTHEMUM stock plants 25c each. Golden Glow, stock plants 10c each. ELI CROSS, 36 Monroe Street GRAND RAPIDS. MICH 1468 The American Florist. Jan. 20 AiDerlcan Association of Narserynien J. H. Dayton, Painesville. 0.. President; W. H. Wyman, North Abioeton. Mass.. Vice- President; John Hall. Rochester. N.Y..Sec'y. Thirty-seventh annual convention to bs held at Boston. Mass.. 1912. New Brunswick, N. J. — The Bound Brook Nurseries have Incorporated with the following officers ; E. P. Bryan, president; Henry Schnitzspahn, vice-president; E. P. Bryan, Jr.. treas- urer; A. W. Bryan, secretary, and have acquired the property of the Wad- ley Nurseries. The store in Plainfield will be known as the Plainfield Flower Shop. American Association of Nurserymen. The thirty-seventh annual meeting of this organization will take place in the historic city of Boston. Mass., June 12, 13 and 14 next. We are advised by Secretary Hall that the committee of arrangements has selected the Hotel Brunswck, one of Boston's most famous hostelries, as headquarters. Reasonable rates for members, and splendid accommoda- tions have been offered by the hotel management, and the resident mem- bers of the committee are satisfied that the arrangement is an excellent one and will please the members. It is generally believed that this gathering of the American Association will be as largely attended as any pre- vious one, indeed, some are sanguine enough to predict that the attendance will exceed that for several years past. Boston is an attractive city, and pos- sesses many charms for members aside from its numerous historic buildings and associations, and mem- bers living in the extreme west will doubtless make this a holiday vacation event. It is expected that the west- ern railroads will offer excursion rates which will be more advantageous to members than the very limited reduc- tion offered under the certificate plan, which does not commend itself to the committee on arrangements. The programme will be arranged by Charles J, Maloy, Rochester, N. Y., which ensures something good, and A. E. Robinson, Bedford, Mass., is chair- man of committee on exhibits. Those intending to exhibit should lose no time in getting into communication with the last-named gentleman. The chairman of the committee on enter- tainment is J. Woodward Manning, of North Wilmington, Mass.. and mem- bers need have no anxiety about this feature of the occasion. The vice-presidents of the various states are reminded that at the last convention at St. Louis they were to be considered as a committee for pro- curing a substantial increase in the membership of the association, and it is hoped that each vice-president will feel his responsibility to secure from one to half-a-dozen new members from his state. Secretary John Hall will be glad to give any possible information to those who will address him at 204 Granite Building, Rochester, N. Y. He also suggests that patrons of the Badge Book will do well to make early prepa- ration for space in the same. Rose Genevieve Clark. Jackson & Perkins Co. of Newark, Wayne county, N. Y., have named the rose of which they bought the stock of Peter Lambert, Trier, Germany, the originator. Miss Genevieve Clark, in honor of the daughter of Congress- man Clark, speaker of the House of Representatives. Mr. Perkins saw the variety when at Mr. Lambert's place several years ago and bought the en- tire stock. It is a bush rose, light pink in color, except where the petals are shaded by the petals above; un- derneath the color is a delicate pink almost a white, making a very pleas- ing novelty, state the growers. The bush is of compact and free blooming habits and will make a good beddin.g rose, but the firm is niost irnpressed with its value as a forcing variety or a pot plant for early spring blooming. It is being tried by a number of flo- rists this season to ascertain its value nnd popularity. Dust Laying With Calcium Chloride. The highways department of the city of Leeds, England, states Vice-Consul Charles E. Taylor, has recently treated portions of a macadam roadway with granular calcium chloride to combat the dust. Solutions of the same had previously been tried at greater cost and without such satisfactory results. The road is first well swept and two applications of the chloride are made on succeeding evenings, of about one-half pound per yard, at a cost of about $0,008 per sqiiare yard. Prom per- sonal observation the writer notes the following: July 19, first application; July 20, rain; second application; July 21, dry breezy day, no dust: July 24, no dust; July 25, heavy thundershow- ers; July 31. no dust, after a few days of very hot weather; August 9, road in good condition, chloride seems to act as binding: August 10, stiff breeze, but Hydrangea Otaksa For Easter and Decoration Day Six inch, pot-grown, well established and set with flower buds. Otaksa, with 5 and 6 branches, at $20.00 per 1(0; 4 branches at $15.00 per 100. Souvenir de Claire, fine pink, same color as Gloire de Lorraine Begonia, same price: also 7-10 branches latter variety. $25.00 per 100. Jackson &, Perkins Company, Wholesale Florists and Nurserymt-n, Ne-wark, IXTayns Co., Ne-w York . no dust; August 14, road still in good order. The ordinary sweeping of road was carried on. Philadelphia, Pa. — C. F. Rau has been granted permission to erect a greenhouse on Wyoming avenue. Melrose, Mass. — At the meeting of the Melrose Horticultural Society held January 8 it was decided to hold a rose show June 22 and the fall exhibition September 14-15. Arlington, Mass. — The citizens at a special town meeting voted to accept the proposal to lay out an ornamental garden to be a memorial to Winfleld Bobbins which was offered by his rela- tives. Lynn. Mass. — The annual meeting of the Houghton Horticultural Society was held January 3 and the following officers elected : Frank L. Whipple, president; Elmer E. Boyer. first vice- president; Lillibridge K. Blood, second vice-president; Edwin L. Newhall, sec- retary. A collation was served after the meeting. Arbor Vitae (Tliiiya Occidentalli.) A ipleodid stock of 3 to 4 ft. and 4 to 5 ft, tree*. Write for descriptions aod pricM. The Wm. H. Moon Co., MORRISVIILE. PA. LARGE TREES OAKS and MAPLES Pinea and Hemlocka ANDORRA NURSERiaS. Wm. Warner Harper. Prop. Chestnot Hill. PHQA., PA. For Fall Planting Llliam Tennifolium, Hansoni, DaTori- cum, Henryi, Elegans and Wallace!; Daphne Cneornm, Delphinium Por- mosnm, Syringa Japonica, German and Japan Iris. Fall list issued in August. E. S. MILLER, Wading River N.Y. California Privet Fine stock of well frown, well rooted and well graded 2-year plants; tirst-clase in every respect: Per 100 1000 12 to 15 in., light branched $100 $7.00 15 to 20 in.. 3 or more branches 1.50 10.00 20 to 30 in.. 4 or more branches 2 00 15.00 2V2 to 3ft., strong. 6or more branches 3.00 25 00 3to4ft..extrabeavy.8ormore branches 4.00 30.00 Write for special prices on carload and large orders. CHAS. BLACK, Highhtown, N. J. B. & A. SPECIALTIES Palms, Bay Trees, Boxwood and Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, Roses, Rtaododendrons, Vines and Climbers, Autumn Bulbs and Hoots, Conifers, Pines Florists are always welcome viaftors to our nnrserlss. WE are only a few minutes from New York City: Carlton Hill station is the second stop on Main Line ef Erie Railroad. BOBBINK& ATKINS Nurserymen and Florists. RXTTHERFORD, N. J. igi2. The American Florist. 1459 Rooted Carnation Cutting:s IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. Per 100 Per 1000 Gloriosa $6 00 $60 00 Norwood 6 00 60 00 Dorothy Gordon 4 00 35 00 White Perfection 3 50 30 00 Per 100 Per 1000 White Enchantress $3 00 25 00 Enchantress 3 00 Beacon 3 00 Rose Pink Enchantress 2 50 Winsor 2 50 26 00 25 00 20 00 ■20 00 J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO., Carnation Specialists, JOLIET, ILL. A TEW GOOD THINGS YOL WANT. Geraniums, Nutt. Buchoer. Ricard. Perkios. Poitevine. 2 in. $2.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, Sin. 25c each. WUtmani Ferns, 4 in.. 25c. Dracaena Ind., 3 in.. $5.00; 4-in., $10.00; 5-in. $25.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 2 in,. 2c. Asparagus Spren^rl, 2 in., $2.50 per 100. AsparagQS Plumosns, 2 in.. $3 00 per 100. Cash with order GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. Kention the American Florist when writiti§ 4-inch heavy stock, $12.00 per 100. Boston, Barrowsi and Elegantissima; also •Jijinch Boston, $3,60 per 100. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, Oiiio Mention the American Florist when writing Ferns for Dishes Per 100 Per 1000 2M-in $3.50 $30.00 Asparaftus Plumosns, 2Vi-inch $3 50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Sin. $6.00 per 100. 500 at 1000 rate. Cash with o3der. FRANK OECHSLIN, 4911 QulncvSt.. CHICAGO SPECIALTIES. Roses, from Sin pai>. Carnations for fall delivery IN BEST Prices low, Cbrysantliemnms Smllaz, Violets VARIETIES. Send for lilt. Wood Brothers, If^^^l: Robert Craig Co... ^^s PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa IT TOU SAW IT IN THE THE FLORIST SAT SO BfTOUR NEXT ORIDEit Roses for Forcing The J. fi P. Perferred Stock \\ '■ iiiii-id'T till- drlivcrK'S \vr nii' nrjw iii:ikinu tn ln^ t h.- I)rst plants \\r lia\ r .■\ n urnw n \\ . hav, a Irw kit for latchiix.rs: Crimson Rambler, White Dorothy, Hiawatha, Veilchenblau, Blue Rambler: Philadelphia Rambler, at ti=; iii p. r im Tausendschon, -iiiiKi Dorothy Perkins, ifl2i»i rrimson. Baby Rambler, .^l.S.(K) pir 100: Pink, Mrs. Cutbush, .>?1.S,«) P' Km \\lmr,KatherineZeimeth,>:i.^.(«ip'r UK): Sc:irl,i, Jessie, .-ii pirdo Baby Roses. The Best Baby Rose for Pot Culture. The Following Bush Roses at $15.00 per Hundred: American Beauty, la France, Killamey. Hermosa, leonie lamesch, Hugh Dickson, Kaiserin Grus an Teplitz, Duchess of Albany, £toile de France, Clothilde Soupert, Maman Cochet Mme. Caroline Testout, Anny Muller, White Cochet, Magna Charta. .Ml fiiir ((irciim crad.-, tli.' v,r\ l.,-st tdaiii-. >rl,rtrd can "[ imiii.ii^.' blocks Half- Standards Balu K;iiiiblrrs, iiiiporti'd at .SrfKI P>T doz. JACKSON & Perkins CO., ??ldV^Sifsy°oW NEWARK, NEW YORK. Commercial Chrysanthemums The Best Novelties for 1912 are: White Gloria, Pink Gem, White Perfection, Aesthetic, Nontero, Harvard, and the two I'ompons, Helen Newberry and Fairy Queen. The Cream of 1912 introductions are : Smith's Advance, Unalta, Chrysolora, Roman Gold and December Gem. A large stock of the Standard Kinds in the best types for the Commercial Grower. Complete list of Exhibition Sorts. Catalogue now ready. Free on application. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. The Best White Rose Ever Offered WE SHALL DISSEMINATE Double White Killarney We Are Now Booking Orders for March Delivery. See it growing at The Budlong Rose Co., in Anbnrn, R. I., or with us at Cromwell. Order now to be sure of early delivery. S. N. PIERSON, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. The Early Advertisement Gets There 1460 fHE American Florist. fan. 20, Pollworth Go. Stock Wins Again. 3 1st Prizes, 3 2nd Prizes out of 7 entries on Carnations at the Detroit Carnation Meeting. Yon can get cuttings from] this excellent stock for $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Pure White Enchantress, White Perfection, Alma Ward, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Beacon, Dorothy Gordon, Enchantress. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. IQIZ! .1912! 1912! VERBENAS! OUR SELECTION; Per ICO 1000 Rooted CuttiDKS $0 75 6 00 Strong plants. 2!4in. pots 2.50 20.00 PURCHASER'S SELECTION: Rooted Cuttings. $0.90 $ 8.00 Strong plants. 2ii in. pots 3.00 25.00 NEW VARIETIES; Lady Allen. Columbia Mrs. Taft. Per 100 1000 Rooted Cuttings $1.00 $9.0« Strongplants, 2Hin. pots 4.00 J. LDiLLON, Bloonisburg,Pa. Mention the American Florist when writit%t 200,000 CARNATIONS We are rooting over 200,000 this season. Our stock of Pure White En- chantress and Enchantress is hard to beat. Five per cent off for cash orders received by Feb. 1. joo 1000 Enchantress |:!.00 $L'5.00 Pure White Enchantress.... 3.00 I'S.OO Rose Pink Enchantress 3.00 •J5.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward , 3.50 30.00 Dorothy Gordon 3.50 30.00 White Wonder 6.00 60.00 250 at 1000 rates. Cash or reference. Smith & Gannett, Geneva, N. Y. tiention the American Florist when writing PiTTSFiELD, Me. — A. J. Loder has in- stalled a new boiler in his greenhouse and is completing arrangements to erect another house in the spring. He also conducts a branch store at Ban- gor. Oil City, Pa. — The packing and storeroom, boiler house and ends of the greenhouses of P. S. Ingham were de- stroyed by fire January 5, and the plants in the houses practically all lost. MiDDLETOWN, CONN. — Antoine Olson has purchased the Beebe greenhouses on Perry street of H. J. Koehler and held an opening January 11. Mr. Koehler will continue his Durham ave- nue greenhouses. St. Louis, Mo. — A temporary in- junction restraining Richard Frow from permitting dense smoke and nox- ious vapors being emitted from the smokestack of his greenhouse was granted by the Circuit Court. HoLYOKE, Mass. — Gallivan Bros, are making preparations to erect two greenhouses, each 33x200 feet, at Smith's Ferry. They intend to grow chrysanthemums extensively and one of the houses will be devoted to this flower. Vanghan's Borne Grown Extra Select Stock. Below are a few of onr varieties of which which we offer in dry roots while the stock lasts; All carefully trued-np. Doz. 100 Beaute Poitevine .$0.60 $ 4.00 Chas. Henderson 60 4.00 David Harum (iO 4.00 Dwarf Florence Vaughan 60 4. CO Egandale 60 4 00 Florence Vaughan 60 3.00 King Humbert 76 5.00 Leonard Vaughan 60 4. (JO Doz. Long Branch $0.85 Madame Crozy 60 Milwaukee 60 Multiflora 75 Prince Wied 2.50 Queen Charlotte 60 The Express 1.00 Tisza 60 Wm. Saunders 1.00 100 f 6.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 I'O.OO 4.00 8.00 4.00 8.C0 \\'rite for prices on other varieties. M^ j^ h 1 1 Jl C Remember we also grow large quantities of all the popular cut flower sortsand shall beglad to submitprices. Chicaflo VAIGHAN'S SEED STORE, New York Greenhouses, Nursery and Trial Grounds at Western Springs 111. Hention the American Florist when writino MORTON GROVE, ILL. Poehlmaao Brothers Co., Western Headquarters for Rose Plants Grafted Pink and White Klllarney, 2^2-111 $12.00 per 100; $100 Richmond, 21 >-in 12.00 per 100. 100 Maryland, 2!/,-in 12.00 per 100; 100 Mrs. Aaron Ward, 21^-in 14.00 per 100; 120 Melody, 2>/2-in 14.00 per 100; 120. Mrs. Taft or Prince de Bulgarle, 21/2-in 14.00 per 100; 120 Own Root Pink and White Killarnty, 2V2-in 6 00 per 100; 55. " Maryland. 21 2-in e.WperlOO; 65 " " Richmond, 21 2-in 5.(ki per 100. 40 Oi-ders are now booked for April, May, June and July delivery. All goods are sold for cash or 30 days on approved credit. Mention the American Florist when writing 1.00 per 1000 00 per 1000 .00 per 1000 CO per 1000 00 per 1000 00 per 1000 ,00 per 1000 .00 per 1000 .00 per 1000 Export House for Field-Grown German Roses New Roses for 1912 I tlica I ilia ^^' "^'^ Darkest red and sweetest rose in existence; two- LfUlSC Ivlllil year open-ground plants. Each, $3.00 FnrstiB Pless li^h^t^***"" "^^ : yellow; full. 10 plants, 120.00. Hardv, everblooming; white, with Each, $.3 00; 10 plants, $20.00. And All Leading Cutting. Forcing and Bedding Roses. PETER LAMBERT, Trier, Germany igi2. The American Florist. 1461 Carnation Wm. Eccles Awarded First Prize for the Best Scarlet at the Detroit Show of the American Carnation Society, Will Be Distributed Fall of 1912 --Spring of 1913 It has color of Flamingo, fine form, long stiff stems, strong calyx. Is deliciously perfumed. SCOTT BROS., Elmsford, N. Y. . ARAUCARIAS NEW ROSE The Finest Polyantha of the Season "Angers Rose" (Polyantha 1911, Dwarf Perpetual.) Seedling from Marie Pavle, the parentage of which is unknown, con- serves from the former its extreme floweriness, but with blooms much more double; petals very close; of a beautiful fresh pink, good bearing; and open- ing at all times without any discoloring. The branches, clear green, are but slightly thorny, stiff, with rather dark foliage; the flowers are supported in clusters by a strong red stalk. This splendid variety will be classed in the front rank for pot culture and border decoration on account of its abundant blossoming, which is continued until frosts. Each, $1.00; per 10, $6.50; per 100, $6.00. F. DELAINAY, "The Nurseries," Aflgefs, Ffancc Araucaria Excelsa, 6! j, (; to 7-in. pots, 60c, 60c, 7Bc, $1.00, $l.L'6to$1.50. Araucaria Robusta Compacta and Glauca, O-in. pots, $1.00, $1.26 to $1.50. Cash with order. GODFREY ASCHMANN, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. SMILAX Fine bushy plants, 2V2-inch, $1.60 per 100; $12.50 per 1000. AspraagUS Sprengeri, fine V/z-in., $1.60 per 100; 4-iti. $6.00 per 100. Asparagus Plnmosns, fine plants, 2V2- inch, $2.00 per 100. Pansles, our well known strain, none better- Forget-me-not, Daisies, (Bel- American Pillar Greatest Single Hardy Climbing ROSC in Existence. PRICES : Per 100 Ct-rrtT-io- '\~'v(^ar / 4- f n n fpet"^ $36.00 9-vpar CK to 4 feet") . 25.00 Us), Wallflowers, Sweet Williams, Plfltit'i frnm nofq harded 2^ j-in 10,00 Gaillardias. all these are fine plants, at $2.50 per 1000; $10.00 for 6000. Hollyhocks, double, in separate colors, 76c per 100, $5.00 per 1000. f. o. b. West Grove. THE CONARD & JONES CO.. West Grove, Pa. Lettuce, Grand Rapids, $1.00 per 1000; $8.50 for 10,000. J. C. SCHMIDT, Ready for Orders Otter and Marte Sts., BRISTOL. PA. OWN ROOT ROSES Orders taken for following varieties from now to Jan. 20th, for March delivery: Pink KiUarney, White Killarney, Richmond, Perks, Bride and Bridesmaids, 214-incb pots. My Maryland, 214 -inch pots, ready for shipping middle of February. Send ns your order NOW. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa T TTPf WIT Q ' Alinuali. White. Pink, Blue and ■"^•TlJ-'Jaa Vfllow. Th.'se are the best strain of cut tiuwer sorts. Plant now for quick results. Good plants. .M.OO per 100; $9,00 per 1000. Smilax, stronet. 2-in $1,50 per 100 Double FrinBCd Petunias, Rooted Cuttings. mixed %\.m per 100; $9.00 per 1000 Parsley, Double Curled 1.2.5 per IttXJ Pansies (Kawlings' Strain) 2,.50 per 1000 £lmer RawlingS, Wholesale Florist, 01ean,N.Y. Xl3L© Karl^r A.d^T-eirtlsecKierit 1462 The American Florist. Jan. 20, THE NEW SCARLET COMMERCIAL CARNATION DELHI Has again made good as a Christmas crop, S8. 00 per 100 was the price ol the blooms. January cutting^s all sold. Booking orders for early February delivery now. If you want a commercial carnation that will bloom when you want a red for the holidays, get Delhi. Good strong cuttings.llCO. SlO.OO-.llOOO, $75.00; 5000. 565.00 per 1000: 10.000. $60,00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate. WIV1, MURPHY, 309 Main St., Cincinnati, Ohio S. S. SKIDELSKY A CO., 121S Befz Building, Piiiladeiphia, Pa. Washingfton. COLD WEATHER A DETRIMENT TO BUSINESS. Yes, the weather, is cold. What for this latitude may be called a real bliz- zard came bowling along on January 5. All day there was a fierce wind with about ID degrees of frost. The sunshine had some effect on glass dur- ing the middle of the day, but toward evening temperature began to slide down at an alarming rate. We say alarming because more than one florist began to have forebodings of a freeze- out and well they might. At some places it was an all-night battle to keep out the frost, the temperature going near zero. While some damage was done it does not appear from present reports that it is as serious as might have been expected. Up to this time we had practically no win- ter weather and the cold wave hit hard. Although it has been said be- fore it' is worth repeating that no grower should be lulled into a state of unpreparedness b.v warm weather in winter, the cold is almost sure to follow. As a matter of course the weather has had a detrimental effect on business, and aside from the incon- venience and danger of transporting stock counter trade has fallen off. As an instance of this the Centre Market florists, usually busy on Saturday nights, were practically all closed at 8 o'clock on the evening of January 6. Speaking facetiously, the only persons in Washington who are not affected by the blizzard are the members of the Democratic National Committee and other leading lights of the democ- racy now assembled here. They have been out in the cold so long that it does not seem to affect them, and be- sides, grinding axes and tomahawks for the meeting and dinner of January 8 is fine exercise. January 15. — The intense cold has now continued for more than a week with but slight variations for the bet- ter; in other words, the mercury has gone upwards and downwards, but mostly downwards. On the night of January 14 and morning of the 15 thermometers in different parts of the city registered from 13' to 18° below zero. The weather bureau reported it 13°, while in the Anacostia section, where the Gude Bros. Co., A. B. Garden and F. H. Kramer greenhouses are lo- cated, it was 1G° to 18° below zero. The remains of the last snowstorm had not altogether melted off the greenhouses, which was some slight assistance in keeping out the intense frost, but inside temperatures ran low despite the hard work of the firemen. During the past week almost daily re- ports have come in of plants and cut flowers being frozen in transportation from the stores to points of delivery. One dealer said : "They freeze going from the store down to the wagon," and that is correct. The intense cold has quite naturally cut a big hole in transient or counter trade. Many nf the prosperous middle class who in Rooted Carnation Cuttings Healthy Clean, Well Rooted Stock. Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 Beacon $2 60 $20 Cu White Enchantress 2 60 20 00 Enchantress $2 GO m 50 R. P. Enchantress 2 00 17 50 White Perfection 2 00 17 60 PETER REINBERG, 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO Z1„T CARNATION BtMORA "^^Cy^^ST for seasonable delivery. Write for descriptive circular. Cultural directions with each shipment. $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. PETER FISHER, Eiiis, IVIass, Carnation Growers ^ GLORIFIED PROSPERITY WANOKA GREENHOUSES, Wins first prize in the ovurlaid or prosperity class at the annual convention. Detroit last week. Send your order now for February delivery. Our January cutting's are all sold. Remeniher— Our cuttincs arc i^uarantrcd. We can drlivi.T half a milliiMi. $12.00 per lOO; SlOO per 1000 Libi-ral discount on lar^ji- ordi-rs. 250 at 1000 rate. Cash or good reference. Barneveld, N. Y. milder weather would buy flowers are now intent on buying coal, and won- dering how many more tons it will take to put them through. Notwith- standing the intense cold the supply of flowers keeps up better than might be expected. This is quite noticeable in carnations which have dropped in price. As a matter of course, the vari- ous social events continue and there is a lively business in decorating work. W. P. Gude had planned to go to Detroit but was unavoidably detained at home by the business of -a commis- sion of which he is a member. O. A. C. Oehmler represented the firm at the show and the members are well pleased that they remain the holders of the Dorrance prize. New Haven, Conn. — Permission has been granted H. A. Grove to erect an additional greenhouse at his place on Cannes street. Orciiids We are now taking orders for early delivery of fresh stock in the spring. Placed early insures best results. Send for Catalogue. G L, FREEMA^f. WelHleet. Mass. ORCHID PEAT (Osmunda Fibre) Price Lists and Samples on request. THE C. W. BROWNELL CO., WALDEN, N. Y. /p/i The American Florist. 1463 Heacock's Palms and Ferns HOME GROWN. Strong and Well Established. Oar Palm sales have increased over 44% during the year 1911 over their sales during the previous year. We are still strong on the following sizes. Kentla Forsterlana. Pot. Li IVi in. 3 in. 5 in. 6 ID. Ced'rtu 7in. 7 in. 9 in. 9in. 9in. Pot. 2H In. Kentla Belmoreana. eaves. Id. high. Each 4 8to 111 5 12 6 to 7 18 $0 50 6to7 24 1 OO b. L'vs. Id. high. Each 6 to 7 34 to 36 $2 50 6 to 7 36 to 38 3 00 6 to 7 40to 4i 4 OJ 6 to 7 42 to 48 S no 6 to 7 48 to 54 . . 6 00 Cocos WeddelUana. In hich. Doz % 1 50 2 00 6 00 12 00 Doz. $30 00 36 00 48 00 100 8 to 10 $10 00 Cedar tub. Plants. 4 Made Up. 7 7iD 9in 9-iD la. hieh Each 36 $2 50 36 to 40 3 rO 40 to 42 4 CO 42 to 48 5 OJ Doz $30 00 36 00 48 00 60 00 Cibotium Schiedel. Cedar tub. 9in, 9^0. Spread Each 4to5lfet $4 00 to $5 00 5to6feet 6 00 Areca Lutescens. Cedar tub. Plants in tub. In. high, 9-in. Several 5 ft Pot. Phoenix Roebelenl. 5-in.. nicely characterized 6 in.. 18 to 20'iD. spread Cedar tub. High. Spread. Tin. 18iD. 24 in Each $7 50 Each , $1 00 .. 1 50 JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Wyncote, Pa. Each $2 00 Railway Station, Jenkintown. CARNATION PLANTS Direct from the Grower. Per 1000 Lawson Enchantress 4c each 35 00 Sangamo, 4c each 35 00 Alvina 4c each 35 00 MayDay 4c each 35 OC Winsor 4c each 35 00 Victoria 4c each 35 00 Boston Market 4c each 35 00 We never shipped a nicer lot of plants than we are now offering. Large, bushy plants with many shoots. At the above price it would pay you to buy this stock to plant in your houses after the early 'mums are gone. Every plant guaranteed or you can return them. Cash with order. HOWARD P. KLEINHANS, 66 Centre square, EASTON, I*A. S"'^ Boston Ferns for growing on. we have 15.000 of them 4 inch ; $15.00 per 100 5-inch 25 00 per 100 6inch 40.00 per 100 Asparagus Pliunosus,2 inch $2.50perl00 Cash, please. THE REESER PLANT COMPANY ^"'"lirnts,^en°""' SPRINGFIELD, OHIO Boston Ferns... 2H-in., $3.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. WHITMANI 2i/2-in., $6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 251 at 1000 rates. HENRY H. BARROWS 4 SON. Whitman. Masi. CARNATIONS ROOTKD CUTTINGS. Per 100 1000 Washington $6.00 $50.00 White Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 Mrs. C. A. Ward 3.00 25.00 loooVate Des Plalncs Floral Co , Oes Plaines, III- CARNATIONS r. DORNER & SONS CO. La Fayette, Indiana. STOCK ALWAYS NEEDED Small Ferns, for dishes, Pteris Mayi, Serrnlata Cristata Variegata, Wimsetti, Cretica Alba Lineata, $3.07 Hooker H M Co. ...1475 Hort Trade Journal, 1464 Hunifeld C 14 = 4 Hunt E H 1439 Hurlf Edgar T 14,54 Igoe Bros.... 1464 Illinois PipeMfgCol473 Isbell S M& Co. ...1452 Jackson & Perkins. II 1458 1459 Johnson jOliver 1452 lohnson WW& Sonl452 Jones Percy 14.S9 Joy Floral Co 1445 Kasting W F Co... 1440 Keller Geo & Sons. Ill Keller J B& Sons. .1448 Kellogg Geo M 1445 Kelwav &Son ....,]4il Kennicott Bros.... 1439 Kervan Co The. ...1443 KesslerWm 1445 KiftRobt. 1449 Kimberlin Seed Co. 1452 King CoDstruct'n .1476 Kleinhsn8PHowardl463 Kleinschmidt&FCol473 Kohr AF Ill Kramer I N & Son. Ill Kroeschell Bros Co, 1473 Kruchten John 1439 Kuebler Wm 1443 Kuehn C A 1441 Kuhl GeoA 14S7 Kyle & Foerster . . . .1439 Lager & Hurrell.... I Lambert Peter 1460 Lange A 1445 Landreth SeedCo...l452 Lecakes N L & Co. 1443 Leedle Floral Co... 1457 Lehman Bros. 1472 Lichtenberger J ...1464 Loechner & Co. ...1451 Lord& Burnham Co 14691472 McCallum Co 1440 McCullough'sJM Sons Co 1441 WILKS' Hot Water Boilers AM THI MOST ECONOMICAL Boiler for Greenhouses No NIglit Fireman Reqnlred wtthonr SELF-FEEDIN6 HOT WATER BOILERS. Send for Catalog and Prices. S. WILKS MFG. CO., r303 Shlelda Ave. CHICAGO. McConnell Alex 1445 McHutchison &Co. II McKellar Chas. W. 14,^9 McKenna P & Son. 1449 Mann, Otto II Mastin J G & Co... 1475 Masur S 1445 Matthews Florist. ..1449 May &Co LL 1445 Meconi Paul 1443 Met Mat Co 1468 Mette Henry 1456 Michigan CutFloExl444 Millang. Chas 144? MillerES 1458 Moltz A &Co 1443 MoningerJC Co... 1476 Moon The WmHCol45S Moore Hentz&Na8bl443 Morehead Mlg Co.. 1472 Morse C C & Co.... 1450 MtGileadPotteryCo III Munk Floral Co. ...144) Murphy Wm 1462 Murray Samuel 1448 Myers Florist 1449 Nat Flo B of Trade. 1469 N YCut Flower Ex 1443 Nicotine Mfg Co....l472 Niessen Leo Co 1440 Oechslin Frank 1459 Palethorpe P R Co 1472 Palmer W J &Son.l44S Park Floral Co . .1448 FeacockDahliaFm8l457 Pedrick Geo & ionl45l Penn the Florist. ...1448 Pennock-MeehanCol443 Peters & ReedPot'y III Peterson J A 1 Pierson AN 1459 Pierson F R Co . . . . 1 Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 1450 Pillsbury I L 1464 Pittsburg CutFIoCoI440 Podesta &BaIdocchl449 Poehlmann Bros Co 1433 1460 PoUworth C C Co . 1441 1449 1460 1469 Power Wm & Co. ..1452 Pulv'iz'dManureCo 1473 Quaker City Machine Works 1475 Randall A L Co .. 1439 Rawlings Elmer .. .1461 Ready Reference... 1465 Regan Ptg House. ..1468 Randolph& Mc Clements 1469 Reed& Keller 1469 Reeser Plant Co... 1463 ReimersM D 1445 Remberg Geo 1439 Reinberg Petetl437 1462 Rice Bros 1441 Robinson J CSeedCol454 Rock W L Co 1448 Roemer Fredk,,. 1452 Rohnert Waldo 1451 RoutzahnSeed Co.. 1454 RuBch G & Co 1441 Saakcs O C 1449 SaItlordFlow'rShopl449 Schilder Bros 1454 Schillo Adam 1473 Schlatter Wm&Sonl468 Schmidt J C 1461 Schuiz Jacob 1448 Scollay John .\ 1475 Scott Bros 14S1 Scott John 1463 Seattle Cut Flo Ex.1440 Seed Trade Report- ing Bureau 1451 Shaffer Geo C 1449 Sheridan WF 1443 Situations & Want8l43l Skidelsky SS& Co. 1451 Smith A W & Co. ..1449 Smith Elmer D&Col459 Smith Henry 1449 Smith P J 1442 Smith Wm C 1441 Smith W&TCo... I Sniiih & Gannett. ..1460 Stearns LumberCo.1476 Sterling Emery Wheel Co Ill Stoothoff H A Co.. 1472 Storrs &Harri8onCol463 Superior Machine & Boiler Works.. 1476 Syracuse Pottery Co III Texas Seed &FI0C0I445 Thompson Car Co.. 1459 ThorburnJM&Co.. 11 Totty ChasH 1443 Traendly&Schenckl443 Valentine Frank ...1445 Vaughan & Sperry.1438 Vaughan's SeedStore I 1451 1452 1454 1460 Vick'sSons Jas II Vincent R Jr I Von Canon J H &Col444 Waban Rose Cons. 1457 Wagner Park Cons. 1459 Waite F W 1475 Walker FA &Co ..1445 Wanoka Grhs 1162 Ward&CoRalphM 11 Weber F H 1448 Weiland &Risch...l434 Welch Bros 1441 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 1451 Wietor Bros.. .14361439 WilkBSMfg Co. ...1464 Wilson Robt G 1445 WittboldG.Co 1445 Wood Bros 1459 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldensonl449 Yokohama Nurs Co II Young A L& Co. ..1443 Young & Nugent. ..1445 Youngs 1445 Zech & Mann 1439 Gold Letters Gold and Purple Scripts. Gummed Gold, Silver and Piuple Letters, fur inscriptions for Floral Designs. Best and Cheap- est on the market. Send for samples and prices. J. Lichtenberger, »°«?.,Sf t,;,!?^.^ J4°'"' Mention the American Florist when writing SPLIT CARNATIONS Qnlckljr, easily and cheaply Mended. No tools required. PillsbuHf Carnation Staple Patented 1908, 2000 for $1,00 postpaid. I. li. PIIiLSBURT, Galesburs, III. Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circlet. En- dorsed by all the Leading CaniatloB> Growers as the belt support on market. Pat. July 27, '97, May 17.'» GALVANIZED WIRB ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere, Prompt shipment guiranlts* IGOE BROS., 266 North 9th St.. BROOKLTN. N. T Mention the American Florist when writing Now is the Time To Subscribe to the Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Largest Brightest and Best British Trade Pubhcation. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual sub- scription for weekly and quarterly numbers. One Dollar. (Interna- tional money order). Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets and topics. The Horticultural Printing Gompanif, BURNLEY. ENGLAND I Circuiation in I Buyers' Brains \ Ts the kind enjoyad by the American J * Florist. Its actual paid circulation J i we believe, is tbe largest in its class. The contents are of real present value and are preserved for future reference. Advertisers who realize this establish permanent business with the best trade in the United States and Canada. } -.+ . Standard Steam Traps The simplest, most durable and up-to-date steam trap on the market. Ask the man who owns one Catalogue sent on request. E. HIPPARD GO., Youngstown, Ohioi jgi2. The American Florist. 1465 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. AGERATUMS. Ageratum, Stella Gurney, 2-in.. $2 per 100. Princess Pauline. 2-in., $2 per luO. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook. Chicago. 111. ALTERNANTHERAS. Altornantheras, red and yellow, R. C, $6 pel- 1.000. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. ^ Althernantheras, R. C, red and yellow. 50c per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware. O. ARAUCARIAS. Araucarias, 4-in., 2 to 3 tiers, 50c each; $6 per doz. ; 6-in., 4 to 5 tiers, $1 each; $12 per doz.; 7-in., 4 to 5 tiers, $1.50 each, $18 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chi- cago. 111. __^ Arancarias, exoelsa, 5M:-in., 6 to 7-in., 50c, 60c, 75c, $1, $1.25 to $1.50. Robusta com- pacta and glauca, 6-in., $1, $1.25 to $1.50. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Phil- adelphia^ Araucaria excelsa, 5-in., 50c to 75c each; G-in., .$1 to $1.25. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St. , Chicago. Araucaria excelsa. 5-in., $6 per doz.; $45 per 100. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus baskets, $1, $1.50, $2 each. 'PIu- mosus, 2-in., 40c per doz.; $3 per 100; 3-in., 75c per doz.; $0 per 100; 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $12 per 100; 0-in., $4 per doz.; $30 per 100. Asparagus S. D., 4-in., $1.50 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Asparagus pulmosus nanus, from 2^-in. pots. $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000; 3-in., $5 per 100; $45.50 per 1,000. Cash with order, please. Floral Hill Gardens, G. F. Neipp, Prop., Chat- ham, N. J. Asparagus plumosus nanus, 2'4-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 3-in., $6 per 100. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Asparagus plumosus, 2V2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Sprengeri, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100; $22 per 1,000. Storrs & Harrison Co., Paiues- viUe, O. Asparagus plumosus. 2M!-in. pots, $3; 3-in- pots, $4 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-ln. pots, $2; 3-in. pots, $4 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. "Asparagus plumosus, 2%-In., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2%-in., $1.50 per 100: 4-in.. $5 per 100. Asparagus plumosus, 2VS-ln., $2 per 100. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. Potbound 3-in. Sprengeri, can be shifted into 5-in., $6 per 100. C. C. PoUworth Co., Mil- waukee^^ Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. The Reeser Floral Co., Springfield, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus, 214-in., $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Joseph H. Cunnipgham, Delaware, O. Asparagus plumosus, $25 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Fa. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri plants. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass^ AZALEI^S. Azaleas, Empress of India, 75c, $1 and $1.50 each. Van der Cruyssen, 75e. $1 and $1.25 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chl- cago. 111. Azalea Mollis. 50c; $5 per doz.; $35 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Azaleas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. BAT TREES. Bay trees and box trees; all sizes. Write for special list. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J^ Bay trees. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Bay trees. Bobbink & Atkins, N. J. Rutherford, BEGONIAS. Begonias, $3 Co.. Painesville, per O. Storrs & Harrison Kex begonia, assorted, 3-in., $5 per 100. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove. Pa. BOXWOOD. Bcixwood. bushes, 8 ins. high, 25c each; 12 ins., 3oc; 18 ins., 50c; 24 Ins., $1. Globe, IS ins. diameter, $2.50 each. Obeliske, 5 ft., in mission box, $10 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago. 111. Boxwood. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York.__ Boxwood, Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. BULBS. Bulbs, begonia, single flowering, 40c per doz, $2.50 per 100; $22 per 1,000; double flowering 00c per doz.; $4 per 100; $35 per 1.000; GloX' inias, separate colors, 7oc per doz.; $5 per 100' 547.50 per 1,000. Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co. Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston, Mass. Bulbs, gloxinias, French Roman hyacinths, forcing gladiolus, spiraea, tulips. For prices and varieties, see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs. Lilium Harrisii, 7-9, $17 per case of 250 bulbs. White hyacinths, 12-15 ctms., $18 per 1,000. Paper White Grandi. Narcissus, $8 per 1,000. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. ~Bulbs, Horseshoe Brand Lilium Harrisii. For prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 12 West Broad- way, New York. "Narcissus, Paper White, 13 ctms., $1 per 100; $8.50 per 1,000. Scranton Florist Supply Co., 201 N. Seventh Ave., Scranton, Pa. Bulbs. For varieties and prices see adver- ' tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Bulbs of all kinds. Rochester, N. Y. James Vick's Sons, Bulbs, begonias and gloxinias. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St.. New York. Bulbs. Burnett Bros.. 72 Cortlandt St., York. New Bulbs. Surplus of L. Multiflornms, 7-9. To- kohama Nursery Co., 31 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs. E. S. Miller, Wading River, N. Y. ~Bnlbs. M. J. Guldemond, Llsse, Holland. CANNAS. The IMPROVED CANNA. 64 varieties. Includ- ing Mrs. A. F. Conard and the finest new ones. Send for price list. THE CONARD & JONES CO.. West Grove, Pa. Cannas, 10 best vars.. from $15 per 1,000 up; also 10,000 King Humberts. W. W. Coles, Kokomo. Ind. Cannas. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Cannas, Chicago, Egandale. Henderson, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. "Cannas, Chas. Henderson, 2 to 3 eyes. $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware, 0. CARNATIONS. FINE CARNATION CUTTINGS. Per 100 Per 1000 Victory $2.00 $15.00 Winsor 2.00 15.00 White Lawson 2.00 15.00 Pink Lawson 2.00 15.00 Washington 6.00 50.00 Enchantress 3.00 25.00 WIETOR BROTHERS, 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Carnations, Washington. $6 per 100; $50 per 1000. White Wonder, Gloriosa, Pink Delight, Bonfire, Christmas Cheer. Princess Charming, $6 per 100; $50 per 1000. White Enchantress, White Perfection, Shasta, Victory. Beacon, Scarlet Glow, Afterglow, Alviua, Rose Pink Enchantress, Dorothy Gordon, Enchantress. Hay Day, $3 per 100; $25 per 1000. Chicago Carnation Co., 30 E. Randolph St.. Chicago. Carnations, Gloriosa, Norwood, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Dorothy Gordon, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. White Perfection, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. White Enchantress, Enchantress Bea- con, $3 per 100; .'li25 per 1,000. Rose Pink En- chantress, Winsor, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., Joliet. 111. CARNATION CUTTINGS. Get the Best from the Best Place. White Enchantress, White Perfection (pure white), Mrs. C. W. Ward, Beacon. Alma Ward, Dorothy Gordon, .$3 per 100; $25 per 1000. Enchantress, $15 per 1000. Cash with order or references. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Carnations, Beacon. White Enchantress, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Rose Pink Enchantress, Enchantress White Perfection, $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1.000. Peter Reinberg, 30 B. Ban- dolph St., Chicago. Strong, well rooted carnation cuttings, Win- sor and Victoria, $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. White Perfection, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. C. W. Ward, $3 per 100. Cash or 0. 0. D. Northwestern Floral Co., Gross Point, 111. Carnations, Lawson-Enchantress, Sangamo, Al- vina, May Day, Winsor, Victoria, Boston Mar- ket, 4c each; $35 per 1,000. Howard P. Klein- hans, 66 Center Square. Easton, Pa. Carnations, White Enchantress, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Enchantress, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Pes Plaines Floral Co. , Des Plaines, 111. Carnations, White Wonder, $12 per 100. $100 per 1,000. F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Payette, Ind. Carnation Delhi, $10 per 100; $75 per 1000; 5000, $65 per 1000; 10,000, $60 per 1000. Wm. Murphy, 309 Main St., Cincinnati, 0. Carnations, leading kinds. Des Plaines Floral' Co., Des Plaines, 111. Carnation Benora, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000^ Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass. Carnation Wm. Eccles. ford, N. Y. Scott Bros., Elms- Carnation Rainbow, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Wanoka Greenhouses, Barneveld, New York. Carnations. Wood Bros., FishkiU, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums, Smith's Advance, 25c each. Golden Glow. 10c each. EU Cross, 25 Monroe St., Grand Rapids, Mich. Chrysanthemums, rooted cuttings. Smith's Ad- vance, 25 for $1; Golden Glow, $1 per 100. Edward Wallis, Atco, N. J. Chrysanthemums. Adrian, Mich. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Chrysanthemums, leading vars. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. If you are looking for good stock of Mums, Geraniums, Cannas, Vincas, Ferns, etc., write to R. F. Gloede, Evanston, ni. CINERARIAS. Cinerarins, the largest flowering grown, fine 3-in.. $3.50 per 100. J. W. Miller, Shiremans- town. Pa, )f You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reterence Department. Write Us About I) 1466 The American Florist, fan. 20, CLEMATIS. "Clematis paniculata, strong plants from 4-in. nots 2-vcar-old, SIO per 100; plants from open ironnd, $5 per IW. C. Eisele. llth and West- moreland Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. ~ Clematis paniculata, fleld-grown, $4.50 pet 100; $40 per 1,«00. The Good & Eeese Co.. Springfield, O^ Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., GeneTa. N. Y. COLEUSES. Coleus, Beckwlth-8 Gem, Her Majesty, Qneen of West, Verschaffeltll. etc., $2.50 per 100. $20 per 1,000. StorrB & Harrison Co.. Palnes- vUle, O. coleus. rooted cuttings, Pflster, Beckwith's Gem, Golden Redder, Verschaffelt.i, $6 per 1,000, 2-in., $2 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, lU- Coleus, Verschatfeltii and Golden Bedder, $6 per 1,000. Standard, assorted, $5; Giant Leaved, $10. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. CROTONS. Crotons, Aurea maculate, 3-ln., $8 per 100. Storrs & HarrlBoD Co., PalnesYlUe, O. CYCLAMENS. 150 UOO giant cvclamen seedlings. We claim the finest commercial strain in this country. Mr. A. Hange, Birmingham, Ala., says: 1 planted 100 o( your seedlings last year (19101 in comparison with 2500 ot from so-called un- rivalled, high priced English strains, but yours outgrew them." Transplanted August seedlings. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000; 3, 4, 5 and 6 in plants, now blooming, from 10c to 10c each. Cash with order. C. Winterich, Cyclamen Spe- cialist. Defiance. 0. . Cyclamen persicum giganteum, mixed colors. 4-in., 25c each; 5-in., $9 per doz. ; 6-'n-. *Y per doz. In full bloom. Order quick. B. J. SouthertOD, Highland Park, lU. Cyclamen. J. Hasslach. St. Eemy de Prov- ence, France. , ^_ CYPERUS. Cvperus, 3-in., 75c per doz. ; $5 per 100; f-ln-. $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. DAHLIAS. CO MM E R C lAL DAHLIAS. DOROTHI PEACOCK is not only the loveliest but the world's best pink dahlia. Verification: Cut blooms sold wholesale for $3 per 100 blooms in August, and $5 per 100 in September and October. Flowers are very large, of perff.'^J form and freely produced on long straight Btiir stems. Color: Bright, clear, shrimp pink, tinted lighter toward the center. A strong, vigorous grower; early and continuous bloomer. Strong field roots 50c each; $5 per doz. Write for list ot best new and standard commercial dahlias. All absolutely true to name. Re- member, we are not dealers, but the largest dahlia growers in the world. Send list ot wants for prices before ordering elsewhere. PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS. Williamstown Junction, N. J., Berlin, N. J., P. 0. Dahlias. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. Dahlias, leading sorts. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Dahlias. Peacock Dahlia Farms, WilUams- town Junction. P. 0. Berlin, N. J. DAISIES. Marguerites, giant flowering, 3-in., very bushy, $5 per 100; 2i^-in.. $3 per 100. Mrs. F. Sanders, 3-in.. bushy, $7 per 100; 2y2-in., $4 per 100. This stock is grown special for onr New York Easter trade and is flrst-class in every respect, just right for transplanting into large pots and pans. Cash with order. A. L. Miller, Jamaica Ave., opp. Schenck Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Daisies, Giant Paris, from 2l4-ln. pots, $3 per 100. C. Eisele. llth and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Marguerites, white and yellow, cuttings, $6 per 1.000; yellow, 2-ln.. $2 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. DEUTZLAS. Dentzia gracillis, 20c each; $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. DRACAENAS. Dracffina Indivisa, 2-ln., $3 per 100; $25 per 1000- 3-in., 75c per doz.; $6 per 100; 8-ln., 2% to 3 ft. high, $1.25 each; $15 per doz. Dracaena Massangeana. 6-ln., $1.25 each; 7-in., $1 50 each. Dracaena Terminalis, 4-ln., 35c each; $4 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. DRACAENA INDIVISA, choice stock, 5-in., $15 per 100. Order quick. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Dracaena indivisa, 3-in. pots, $4 per 100. C. Eisele, llth and Westmoreland Sts., Phlladel- phia. Pa. Draceie Ind., 3-in.. $5; 4-in., $10; B-in.. $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. EUONYMOUS. Euonymous variegata. 2%-In. (golden and sil- ver leaf). 50c per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. FERMS. Ferns. Boston, 2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-in.. $8 per 100; $60 per 1,000; C-in., $6 per doz.; $45 per 100; 7-in., 75c each; $9 per doz.; 9-in.. $1 each; $12 per doz. Fern baskets, $1 each. Assorted ferns for dishes, 2- in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Cibotium, 7-ln.. $2.50 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. Egdebrook, Chicago, 111. Ferns for dishes. Pteris Mayl, Serrulata cris- tata variegata, Wimsetti, Cretica albo lineata. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Aspidium tsussi- mense and Clvrtomium falcatum, $3.50 per 100; $30 per l.OOO. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0. ROOSEVELT FERN is a winner. We offer 2%-in., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; 3-in., $2.50 per doz,; $17.50 per 100. F. O. B. here. THE CO- NARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Ferns, Boston. For sizes and prices, see ad- vertisement on front cover. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. 5.000 Boston ferns for 6-in., 25c; strong, healthy stock. Orders booked now for Boston and Whitmani, strong runners for 2 and 3-in., $20 per 1,000. Cash. A. G. Lake. Wellesley Hills. Mass. Ferns for dishes, transplanted, ready for pot- ting, five varieties, $1 per 100; $9 per 1,000. Ferns, strong plants, 2-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Adiantum Farleyense, strong plants, 4- in., $4 per doz. Cash please. Rober & Radke. Maywood. 111. Ferns. Amerpohli, Barrowsii. Scotii. Elegan- tissima, Boston, Jacksoni, Sword and Whitmani, from 4-in. pots, $15 per 100. Same varieties, 214-in.. $4 per 100. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Ferns, Boston. Whitmani, Scholzeli, Scotii, 4- in. pots. $2 per doz.; 5-in. pots. $3 per doz. C. Eisele. llth and Westmoreland Sts., Philadel- phia, Pa. Ferns, Boston, 2y.-in., $3 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Whitmani, 2V'-in., $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. 250 at 1,000 rates. H. H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. Ferns. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement on front cover of this issue. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarry town-on-Hudson, N. Y. "cibotium, 7-in.. $2.50 each. The Geo. Witt- bold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111^ Ferns for dishes, 214-in.. $3.50 per 100; $.% per 1,000; 500 at 1,000 rate. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Ferns, Boston, 4-in., $15 per 100; 5-ln., $25 per 100; 6-in., $40. The Keeser Floral Co., Springfield. O. Ferns. 4-in. Boston, fine, 15c, Hartung, 11816 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Ferns, 4-in'., $12 per 100, Boston, Barrowsi, Elegantissima. Also 2t4-in. Boston, $3.50 per 100. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. Ferns, Boston. 5-ln.. 25c each. Whitmani, 4-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns. John Scott. Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St. ._ Brooklyn, N. Y. PERNS, 4-in., Boston, fine stock. $14 per 100. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, 0. Ferns. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. FEVERFEW. Feverfew, larpe double white, $1 per 100, prepaid. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. FICUS. Ficus repens. 2^-ln., 50c per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. GENISTAS. Genistas, 5-ln., 25c each; dand.v stock, $25 per 100. Order quick. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. OIRANIUMS. ROOTED GERANIUM CUTTINGS. The "BIG FOUR" Bedders. S. A. Nutt (dark red). Gen. Grant (bright red), Mme. Buchner (dbl. white). Eeaute Poitevine (salmon), strictly A. No. 1 stock. $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1000. Prompt delivery and packed secure from frost. THE W. T. BUCKLEY CO., Spring- fleld. 111. Geraniums, assorted, large proportion Nutt, Ricard. Doyle, rooted cuttings, $1 per 100. Ed- ward Wallis, Atco, N. J. Geraniums, standard varieties, ivy-leaved and scented, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in.. $3. Silver leaf. Nutt and Mt. of Snow. 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in. $4. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. Geraniums, standard sorts, $3 per 100- $25 per l/)00. Storrs & Harrison Co., pkines- vine, o. (Jeraniums, Nutt. Buchner, Ricard, Perkins Poitevme. 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans Newton, N. J. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, $11.50 per 1,000. Ricard and Poitevine, $14 per 1,000. A M Herr, Lancaster. Pa. GERBERA. Gerbera Jamesoni and Adnet. St. Remy de Provence, France. GREENS. J. Hasslach, Greens ot all kinds. For prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38-40 Broadway, Detroit. Mich Greens of all kinds. For prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. J. H. Von Canon & Co., Banners Elk, N. C. Greens, fresh cut evergreens and mosses; dec- orating material. The Kervan Co., 119 W. 28th St.. New York. Greens ot all kinds. N. Lecakes & Co., Inc.. 53 W. 28th St., New York. ^' Greens, bouqeut- green, wreathing, boxwood. A. Henderson & Co., 30 E. Randolph St., Chi- cago^ Greens, wild smilax and decorative greens. George M. Carter, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Wild Smilax! Caldwell The Woods- man Co.. Evergreen, Ala. HARDY PLANTS. Mnonvine. white, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $3. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Moonflower. $3 per 100. Storrs~&~HaTrlson Co., Painesville. O. Herbaceous plants. Bobbink & Atkins, Ruth- erford, N. J. HOLLYHOCKS. Hollyhocks, dbl.. 75c per 100; $5 per 1,000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. BEUOTROPES. Heliotrope, Czar, Jersey Beautv. etc., $2 50 per 100; Centerfleur, $3.50 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Heliotrope, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $4. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea Otaksa. 5 to 6 branches, $20 per 100: 4 branches, $15 per 100. Souvenir de Claire, same price; also 7 to 10 branches, latter variety. $25 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York State. Hydrangea Otaksa, 5-in.. 2 to 3 flower shoots. $20 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville. O. Hydrangea Otaksa, fi-7 inch. 3 to 4 flowering stems. $5 per doz.; $40 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. IVIES. English ivy, 3-in., 75c per doz.; 4-in., $1.50 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. Edgebrook. Chicago. 111. Ivies. German. 60c; Eng.. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. 75c, prepaid. English ivy. 4-in.. $12 per 100; 2-in., $3.50. Storrs ifc Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Ivy, German. 2-in., $2~per~10()l The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. LANTANAS. Lautaiia Delicatissima, 2-in., $2 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. Edgebrook. Chicago, 111. Lantanas, 8 varieties. $3 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, 0. ULY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the valley, "J & P" Perfect Brand, new crop, three-year pips, the kind Indicated by the name, grade and quality guaranteed at $15 per 1,000, pacli 2.000 to the case. Prompt Shipment. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, Wayne Co., New York. Li]y of the Valley, London Market pips, $14.50 per 1.000. Medium grade, $12.50. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago apd New York. Lily of the valley. Otto Mann, Leipzig, Sax- opy. Germany. Lily of the valley, Berlin and Hamburg cradep. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York, If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It igi2. The American Florist. 1467 From Storare. Lily o( the valJey, Chicago Market Brnnil. $2 per 100; $I(i per 1,000. Early forcins Valley. .fl.50 per 100; $14 per 1.000. H. N. Bnliis. .■!i>.S8-40-42 W. Madison St., Chleago. LOBELIAS. Lobelias. Catherine Mallard, 2in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edge- brook, Chicago, 111. Lobelia Kathleen Mallard, 2-ln., .$2 per lOn. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sona Co., White Mai-sh, Md. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Miishri'om Spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. Americaji Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Altheas, Hydrangeas, Privet, Barberries, Philartelpbus, Spireas, Deutzias, Forsythias, WeigelaP. Viburnums. Write for prices and sizes. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Andorra Nurseries, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Nursery stock, fruit ana ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y. __^^_ l.OOU Barberry Vulgaris, 2-year, 'ly^ to aw, feet. Send for prices, additional lists and cata- logue. Henry Lake Sons Co., Nurserymen, Black River Falls, Wis. Japan maples, $1 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co:. Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit, N. J. Orchids, Cattleya and Lselia Anceps. G. L. Freeman, Wellfleet, Mass. ■Orchid peat. The C. W. Brownell Co., Wal- den, N. Y. P AND ANUS. Pandanus utilis, 3-in., $10 per 100; 4-in.. $20 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0. PALMS. Palms. For varieties and prices see hdver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Palms. For varieties and prices see page ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, C hicago, 111. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Joseph Hea- cock Co., Wyncote, Pa. Palms, big stock, write for prices. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Palms. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. PRIMULAS. PANSIES. Think of the strain of pansies containing light, dork, lavender, violet, bine, bronze, royal purple, red, cerise, salmon, mahogany, yellow and red and gold shades — a dozen or more varieties in each shade — of immense size, with great form and substance. These are MASTODON PAN- SIES. It has cost us hundreds of dollars and eighteen years' time to upbuild this strain, and it is worth all it cost. 1 oz., $0; 1-12 oz., $1. Plants, 100. 50o; 1,000. $3: 5.000. $12.50, pre- paid. STEELE'S MASTODON PANSY GAR- DE NS;_PortIand^_Oregon^ Pansies, forget-me-nots, daisies, wallflowers, sweet Williams, gaillardias, $2.50 per 1,000; $10 per 5.000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. ~PansiPS, $2.50 per 1000. Elmer Rawlings, Glean, N. Y. PEONIES. Peonies. ■SV. & T. Smith Co., Geneva N. Y. PETUNIAS- Petunias per 1000. dbl. fringed, R. Elmer R-awlings. C. $1 per Clean, N. 100 Y. $9 PHLOX. Phlox d Remy de rnmmondi Provence, gr. fl. France J Hasslach, St. POINSETTIAS. Poinsettias. 3-in., 15c; 4-ln., 25c: 5Mr and 6- in., 35c to 50c. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Miller's Giant Obconica, average larger than silver dollars. Fine 3-Inch, $5 per 100. Cash. J. W. Miller. Shiremanstown. Pa. Primula Sinensis, 4-in., $1.50 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago. III. Primula Sinensis. J. Hasslach, St. Remy de Provence, France. PRIVET. 200,000 Cal. Privet. 2-year, $12 per l.OOn; 4 to G branches and up; large stock Ampelopsis Veitchii, Clematis Panlculata, 1, 2 and 3-year- old; fine stock Hydrangeas, English Ivy, Shrubs, Vines, Dahlias and Cannas. Get my list; it will pay you. Benj. Connell, Florist, Mercbant- ville, N^J. California privet. For sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere In this issue. Chas. Black, Hightstown, N. J. California~~privet, 3 to 5 ft., 10c; 2 to 3 ft., 5c; IS to 24 ins.. 3c. The Dingee & Conard Co.. West Grove, Pa. RHODODENDRONS. It You 00 Not Find WHat You Rhododendrons, 8 to 12 buds, $1 each; $9 per doz, ; 12 to 18 buds, $1.25 each; $12 per doz. ; 18 to 2-1 buds, $2 each; $20 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, Rhododendrons, 75c, $1 and $1.25 each. The Geo. 'Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. ROSES. ROSES. Send for complete list. Per 100 American Pillar, 3-year $35.00 American Pillar, 2-year 25.00 Dorothy Perkins 12.00 Lady Gay, 4 to 5 ft 16.00 THE CONARD & JONES CO., ■WEST GROVE, PA. ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS. Per 100 Per 1.000 Richmond $2.00 $15.00 Pink KiUarney 2.50 20.00 ■White Killarney 2.50 20.00 My Maryland 2.50 20.00 Satisfaction Guaranteed — Read.v Now. GEO. REINBERG, 162 N. ■Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Roses, Sunburst, 2W,-in., $30 per 100; $250 per l.OuO; grafted, $35 per 100; $300 per 1,000. Double ■White Kiliarnev, $30 per 100; $250 per l.OuO. Lady Hillingdon, grafted stock, $25 per 100; own root stock, $20 per 100. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J, Roses, Kaiserin, $3.50 per 100; $25 per l,oOO. Perles, $3.50 per WO; $25 per 1,000; Maryland, $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. Bassett & Wash- burn, 131 N. ■Wabash Ave., Chicago. Roses, own root, Pink Killarney, White Kil- larney, Richmond, Perle, Bride and Bridesmaid, 214-in. pots. My Maryland, 214-ln. J. L. Dll- loD, Bloomsburg. Pa. Seeds, vine seeds. Rocky Ford cantaloupe, muskmelon and cucumber seed. The Ebbert Seed Co., Rocky Ford. Colo. Roses. For varieties and prices, see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York State. Rose, American Pillar, 3-yr., 4 to 5 ft.. $35 per 1(10; 2 yr., 3 to 4 ft., $25; 214-in. pots, $10. The Conard & Jones Co.. ■West Grove, Pa. Roses. Kaiserin, $3.50 per 100; $25 per 1,000; Perle, $3.50 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Bassett & Washburn, 131 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Angers Rose, $1 each: $6.50 per 10; $60 per 100. F. Delaunay, Angers, France. Roses. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Roses. Double White Killarney for March delivery. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Roses. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Good & Reese Co., Springlield, O. Roses. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this Issue. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Roses on own roots, budded, bedding. H. P.'s hybrids and teas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Rose L.idy Hillingdon. Waban Rose Conser- vatories, Natick. Mass. "Roses. Plnk~KTilarney. W. H. Elliott, Brigh- ton, Mass. Rose White Killarney. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell. Conn. Roses. Leedle Floral Co., Sprlngfleld, O. SALVIAS. Salvias, cuttings. Bonfire and Zurich. $0 per 1,0011: 2-in., $2 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, 111. Need in Our Ready Reference SEEDS. sow NOW if vou want them for early Spring sales. 6 tr. Tr. Pkts. Pkts. Begonia Bedding Queen, finest pink. $2.50 $0.50 '* Gracilis luminosa, finest red 2.50 .50 " Triumph, finest white 2.50 .50 0. V. Zangen. Hoboken, N. J. Seeds, Vinca alba pura, tr. pkt., 10c; oz., 60c; Rosea Fl. alba, tr. pkt., 10c; oz., 60c; Rosea pink, tr. pkt., 10c; oz., COc; mixed, tr. pkt., 10c; oz., 50c. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds, Asparagus plumosus nanus, 50c per 100; $4 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Seeds, cucumber, muskmelons, squash and pumpkin, sweet, Flint and Dent com. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley. Douglas Co., Neb. Seeds, primulas and Asparagus plumosus na- nus. For prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds, cucumber, squash, com, etc. James .T. H. Gregory & Son, P. O. Box A, Marblehead, Mass. Flower seeds for florists. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St., New York. Seeds, turnips, rutabaga. Mangel Wurzel, cauliflower and cabbage seed. Hjalmar Hart- mann & Co., Copenhagen, Denmark. Seeds, cucumber. Western Seed and Irriga- tion Co., Fremont, Nebraska. Seeds, lawn grass. J. Oliver Johnson, 1S76 Milwaukee Ave. , Chicago. Seed. Cobcea Scandens, $2 per lb., postpaid. J.A. McDowell. Ap. 167, Mexico City. Onion seed and onion sets. Schilder Bros., Chillicothe, Ohio. Tomato seeds, best stocks, all varieties. The Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana. Calif. Seeds of all kinds. James Vick's Sons, Roches- ter. N. Y. Seeds, sunflower, $3.50 per 100 lbs. J. Bolgi- ano & Son, Baltimore, Md. Seeds. All sorts of garden and flower seeds. J- Hasslach, St. Remy de Provence. France. Seeds, Cynosurus Cristatus. Wm. Power Co., Waterford, Ireland. Seeds, flower for 1912. Frederick Roemer. Quedlinburg, Germany. Seeds, peas and beans. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co.. Grand Rapids, Mich. Contract Growtrs. For Southern Seeds — Headquarters. Willet Seed Co.. Augusta. Ga. L. SMILAX. Smilax, 3-in. pots. $4 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Smilax. 2-in.. $1.50 per 100. Elmer Raw- lings, OU'iiii. N. Y. Smilax. Wood Bros., Fishkill. N. Y^ SPIREAS. Spireas, clumps. For varieties and prices see advertisements elsewhere In this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Spirea Gladstom, $3 per dnz. Queen Alexan- dra, $4. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago. 111. TRADESCANTIA. Tradescantia variegata. 2-in.. 40c per doz.; $3 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Chicago, ill. VEGETABLE PLANTS. VERBENAS. Verbenas. For varieties and prices, see ad- vertisement elsewhere lu this issue. J. L. Dil- lon. Bloomsburg, Pa. Lemon Verbenas, rooted cuttings. 75c per 100. prepaid. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. OeDartment, Write Us About if 1468 The American Florist. Jan. 20. Verbenas, E. C, 70c per 100; $6 per 1,000; eiipres8 paid. S. P. Brant, Clay Center, Kans. VINCAS. Vlncas, 4-in., $2 per doz. ; $16 per lon. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Bdgebrook, ChicaEO, 111. Vlnca variegata, R. C, $1 per 100, prepaid. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. BOILERS. Boilers. The Moninger-Furman; 200 sizes and styles. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Blackbawk St., Chicago. Boilers. The Superior Standard. The Supe- rior Machine & Boiler Works, 850 Superior St., Chicago. Boilers. Metropolitan Material Co., 1394 Met- ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Boilers. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th & Iron Sts., Chicago. Wilks' self-feeding hot water boilers. S. Wilks Mfg. Co., 3503 Shields Ave., Chicago. Boilers, all sizes. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago. Boilers tor greenhouses. Giblin & Co., Dtlca, N. Y. Boilers. Lord & Burnham Co., Irvington. N. Y. BUILDING MATERIAL. Building material. Cypress is far more dura- ble than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men furnished to superintend erec- tion when desired. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston, Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress semi-iron frame or truss houses. Hot- bed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. Building material, cypress, sash bars, green- house material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Black- hawk St., Chicago. Building material, greenhouse material and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Wash- ington red cedar. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Shef- field Ave., Chicago. Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash. Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, N. Y. Pecky cypress, cedar posts, drop siding and other greenhouse lumber. Edward Hines Lum- ber Co., Chicago. Building material. Louisiana cypress, pecky cypress, hotbed sash. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1357 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. INSECTICIDES. Insecticides, Aphine, $1 per quart; $2.50 per gal. Punglne, 75c per quart; $2 per gal. Al- phine Mfg. Co., Madison, N. J. The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder, $3 per bag 100 lbs. The H. A. StoothofE Co., Mount Vernon, K. Y. Nikoteen, pint bottle, $1.50. Nikoteen Aphis Punk, $6.50 per case of 12 paraffined boxes. FERTILIZERS. HAKDWOOD ASHES, best fertilizer in use. GEORGE STEVENS, Peterborough, Ont. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse coustruction, builders of all kinds "t greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted ou request. A. Dietsch Co ;!«-i2 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co., 902 Blackbawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern designs. Hitch- ings Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. Greenhouse construction of all kinds, and con- servatories. Estimates and catalogues on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co., 2541 So. Artesian Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse Construction, semi-iron green- houses, new truss houses. Iron frame houses Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y Greenhouse construction and equipment. liiug Coustruction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. GOLD FISH. Gold Fish. Aquarium plants. Castles, Globes and all Supplies. Send for catalogue. AUBDRNDALE GOLDFISH CO., 922 Randolph St., Chicago, 111. GUTTERS Gutters. Jennings' improved iron gutters. DiUer, Caskey & Keen, 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Gutters. Garland's. A gutter with a repu- tation. Geo. M. Garland Co., Des Plaines, 111. MATS. The cheapest and most practical Hotbed and Cold Frame Mat on the market. Send for cir- cular and price list. Watts Bros., Kerrmoor, Pa. MISCELLANEOUS. Suulight double glass sash. Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co., 934 E. Broadway, Louisville, Ky. The Kleinschmidt Soil Grinder. F. Klein- Schmidt ife Co., 21 Builders' Exchange, Buffalo, N. Y. Pillsbury's Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. Cut flower and design boxes, aH~Bizea] C, C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Pipes, flues and greenhouse fittings. Illinois Pipe Mfg. Co.. 2113 S. Jefferson St., Chicago. Wagner plant boxes for palms, boxwood, bay trees, etc. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sid- ney, O. Sunlight double glass sash for hot-beds and cold frames. Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co., 934 E. Broadway, Louisville, Ky. POTS, FANS, ETC. The Red Pot. C. C. Pollworth Co. All roads connect with Milwaukee. Cherry red standard flower pots. The Mt. Gilead Tile & Pottery Co., Mount Gilead, O. Pots. J. A. Bauer Pottery Co., 415-21 Ave. 33, Los Angeles, Calif. SEEDLING TRANSPLANTER. For Sale — My Seedling Transplanter. With it you can set in 5,000 plants per day. Send for circular. Albert A. Sawyer, Forest Park, 111. STAKES. Cane Stakes. Standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 500 for $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe Stems, about C feet; per 100, 60c per 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. ?r^-- '. THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1, 1911. This 120- page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- stains many chapters • covering all sides of I growing, propagating 1 storing, etc. , and also some pagesof valuable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources. A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. THE STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINERY The old reliable machines are the most powerful, least complicated of any on the market The Standard Steam Trap Ask someone who is useing a Standard for his opinion of it. Write for catalogue. E. HIPPARD CO., Youngsiown, Ohio Mention the American Florist when writing TIMF K MHNFV Save a the time greening youi IIITIL 13 mV/llLI designs by using Florists' Greenins Pins. 20c per lb., and you get from 1000 to 1100 to the lb. Ten lbs. or over, 15c per lb. Write for prices on larger quantities. fTm . Schlatter & Son , Sprinefield Mass. OF HIGH GRADE." Boilers For GREENHOUSES See Our Catalogue. gSf^at^' GI8LIN & CO., Utica, K. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing The Regan Printing House LARGE ROMS OF CATALOGUES WRTTI rOR riGDRXf. S27 Plymoutb Place, CHICAGO «< -k CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. -^- -M Let us quote yon on newand second-ban BOILERS, PIPE, FITTINGS, GLASS, Greenhouse Lumber, Tools, Sash, Etc. METROPOUTAN MATERIAL CO., 1394-1412 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn.N.Y Mention the American Florist when writing BICHBINDER BROS., S18-20 MUwankee Ave., CHICAGO. Florists' Ice Boxes Manufacturers and Dealers of Store and Office Fixtures. Mention the American Florist when writing ^ You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It ign The American Florist. 1469 Mention ihe American Florist when writint, WE are way ahead of last year in the volume of our collection business; but still we can do yet more. Do not wait but send us now all your over due accounts. Rates and methods on appli- ■ cation . The National Florist's Board of Trade ,new iokH Mention the American Florist when writing SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rost GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best, last forever. Uvtr 3o,(t(>i iiMiinds now in use. A sure preventative ot ul;!ss ^iiiM'inu. Eti'ectivc on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easv to extract. Two sizes, -^s and Vs. 40c per lb,, by mail 16c extra; 7 lbs, for $2.50: 15 lbs. for $5.00, by express. For sale by the trade. RANDOLPH 6 McClEViENTS, Successors to Chas. T. siebert. Baum a Beatty Sts., Pittsburg. Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25tll St.. NIW YORK. FLORIST'S SUPPLIES. We Maonfactore all Our MeUI Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, *ad Novelties, and are dealers In Glass- ware. Pottery, Decorative OreeasanA bU Plorlsts' Reaulaltes. Omaha. The business at Christmas and New Year's was good, better than in 1910. The sales were much larger during Christmas week than in the same week of the previous year, but potted plants did not bring the prices they did last year. Azaleas were poor. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine is on the decline, selling better in made-up baskets than in pots. Perns sold especially well; so •did palms, araucarias and pandanus. Holly was of poor quality and very dis- appointing. Magnolia wreaths had a good sale. Roses and carnations sold well and were plentiful. Roses sold from .$2.00 to $5.00 a dozen, carnations $1.00 to .$1.50. In former years carna- tions brought $1.50 to .$2.00 per dozen. American Beauties were extremely scarce and sold from $15.00 to $18.00 per dozen. The weather was ideal and a great help for the florists. Since January first business has been very dull, caused, no doubt, by the extreme cold weather. Potted plants in bloom are a drug on the market. One satis- faction that we have in this part of the country is that coal is 10 to 20 cents per ton cheaper than many years before. ^fOTES. The State Horticultural Society will hold its winter meeting at Lincoln, Neb., January 18. Prizes will be award- ed for roses, carnations, violets, etc., and essays will be delivered by C. H. Frey, Lincoln; Chas. Green. Fremont; L. Henderson, Omaha, and Irvin Frey, Lincoln. --^-A, H' ^ ' ' 'I HH P I The back is a mottled green paper especially imported from Germany. The illustration is wonderfully life like in five colors. The pad sheets have an under printing of flowers and different greenhouse subjects. One of These Calendars is Laid Aside For You. LAST year, after we had sent out that rather unusual three- fold calendar of ours, with its beautiful brown photographic reproduction of a greenhouse at the top, and a five-colored render- ing of a show house filled for Easter, at the bottom — we receiv- ed a flood of complaining letters. Not from those who received the calendars — but those who didn't. When you walk into a friend's house and see one of our calendars baDging on the wall, and you haven't received one. naturally enough, as a good customer, you wonder why you have been left out. Some take it as a mistake and let it BO at that. But others write in and act as if they thot we did it on purpose. The truth is. we wanted all of our friends and most of our enemies to have one last year. So this year we have taken extra pains to see that your name, along with the rest, is on the list to be sentour 1912 calendar. But to make douhly sure, won't you kiodly drop as a postal say og you want one and I will tee to it myself that it is mailed to you. This will obviate all chances of your not getting one. S.\LES MANAGER. Lord & Burnham Co. VaMnfit^C IRVINGTON.N-Y.and * aClOriCb. Dis PtAINKS, ILL. New York Boston Philadelphia Chicago St.James BuUtUng. Tremant BoUdind. FranUU Bank BIdd. Rookery Bid? Uention the American Florist when writing CUT FLOWER AND Design Boxes All aizei. lowest price*. Wijte. C. C Poilworth Co.. MILWADKISl. iHenUon the American Florist when writing S. R. Faulkner and wife buried their daughter Bessie December 31. The family has the sympathy of all the flor- ists in the state. Grippe. Decatur, Ala.— There is an opening for a florist here. This town, with New Decatur adjoining, has a population of approximately 15,000 and there is no florist at either place. 1470 The American Florist. J an. ^o, THE A. H. POEHLMANN GREENHOUSES, SHOWING PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION. s, they could hardly be identi- Hf now popular sweet pea. "* catalogue for 1901 is at "t ofiered is as follows: -tise self, of a cast "^He Hon. Mrs. '"'Ct in the deep, killed. We placed some tender plants in the house to note its effect, and found the young fronds on Adiantum cuneatum and A Farleyense sustained injury: no other plants suffered at all. We next tried it on twodormant lean-to graperies which had figs on the back walls. The latter harbored some mealy bug, but have not found a living bug since the '"uniigation. Our only other trial was » house of violets which contained ^d spider and green aphis Both killed outright, while plants So far as our eiperi- oly bug, black and ■der have been was to the ■^ aphis all ..ntums icide will our fumi- • course, further ut it is cheaper and ihan hydrocyanic gas, jtly found much favor as iroyer "—American Garden- itisel streng .'ogne iCHINS .■ecticides, North Easton, Mass., .vs of his experiecce with gently introduced fumi- tried it at the ; all the mealy bugs and iiphis were Approved Methods of Semi-Iron Construction. The new ideas embodied in George M. Garland's discourse before the Chicago Florists' Club, have awakened much interest among the trade, and much dis- cussion on his innovations has been the result. Mr. Garland's ideas, while set forth lucidly in his essay, are clearly shown pictorially in the accompanying illustration, which is from a photograph taken dqting the period of construction lolph H. Poehli *l^«<«W"Bummer. This 3ge of six connected houses, each 111 U3LI CbLIUU taken dncir of th|^o IS a i^jge c twenty six feet eight inches in width and 200 feet long Ttie plans were prepared by Mr. Garland and embody theideas for which he stands. The cost was approx- imately $18,000 for the houses, complete with piping, but without service build- ings or boilers, the boiler house and heat- ing apparatus having been installed with the view to handling more than double the amount of glass m the present range. It will be observed that the iron gutters are set six feet above the ground, on 2iDch wrought iron posts which are, in turn, set in 6inch post holes two and one-half feet deep and filled with cement. The houses run east and west, and the south sash bars are fourteen feet long and those on the north sixteen feet, which results in very little shade. Each house contains four 5foot benches and four 20-inch walks, and Mr. Poehlmann figures that the saving in room by the use of this method of construction is approximately 4,500 square feet of bench service, or, in other words, it would have been necessary to put up 4,500 feet more glass to obtain the same bench surface had the old style wooden construction been employed. It will be observed that in these houses the benches appear to be very deep, and, as a matter of fact, the side boards are of R inch material. How- ever, they extend but five inches above the bottom planking. One season's experience with these houses has confirmed Mr. Poehlmann's belief in their right method of construc- tion, and he is already contemplating the extension of the range after the same plan ^ JNNiiTTSQUARB, Pa.— Monroe Palmer is planiiini,' a modern dwelling for him- self near h s greenhouses, in the south- eastern se' inn ol the ciiy. i tgi2. The American Florist. 14.1 TR^TH REVEALS ITSELf THE illustrated article on the opposite page, which appeared in The American Florist on page 955, issue February 16, 1901, shows that we were 12 years ahead of the time with this construction. After 12 years of practical demonstration, other manufacturers are advertising that the Poehlmann Bros, ranges and other prominent growers too numerous to mention have built ranges of their construction. We wish to announce however that these houses are of Garland construction, and that said manufacturers are merely furnishing part of the material, the houses themselves being erected on Garland Cast Iron Gutters and of Garland ideas. It would be well for the formation of an association similar to that now in vogue in New York to require an official stamp of approval so as to prevent the misrepresentation in advertisements of ideas which rightfully belong to others. OIR PR0GRE88IVE IDEAS Which were 12 years in advance, have continued to grow and if you wish to be up-to-date 12 years hence, you should place your order with us today. Our construction was ridiculed by our competitors 1 2 years ago and today you find them stealing our thunder. GARLAND IS SECOND TO NONE When it comes to furnishing large ranges. One of our last orders being for 220,- 000 square feet of Garland Trusted Iron Frame Construction for Mr. O. C. Barber, of Barberton, Ohio. It will pay you to get our descriptive literature and estimates before you place your next order. Write to Lock Box S Today. Geo. M. Garland Co I^laiiies, Xll. 147 2 The American Florist, Jan. 20, Where There Is Condensation -there is need for a Moretiead Steam Trap Condensation in steana lines is akin to matter out of place — means wasted energy. If your lines are sluggish— if your houses are not- of uniform tempera- ture, write us. We guarantee to drain your lines perfectly— return the pure, hot condensation to your boiler without pump or injector or mak« no charge for the trial. Obey that impulse — write now. Send for "Book on Condensation." Morehead Manufacturing Co., Dept, "N," DETROIT, MICHIQAN -stocks Ckrried in Wichita. KaD. NewOrleans. La Philadelphia BirmiDgbam. Ala. Memphis. Tenn. Lob Acsreles Chatham, Ontario San Fraocisco Destroys Green, Black, White FI7. Thrips Red Spider, Mealy BuK, Scale and all Plant sucking Insects. An Excellent Cleanser (or Decorati?e Stock. $2.B0 per ^Uoh; Sl.OO per onart. United States and Canada. mmm Has no equal for destroytintr Mildew, Rust and other Plant Funei, FuNGiNE will'cure bench rot, and is proving an excellent remedy for the protection of cut- tings and young stock against the various blights, $2.00 per gallon; 75c per quart. United States and Canada. For Sale by Slaedsm«n. Manufactured by Aphlnt Manufacturing Company MADISCMS N. J, Mention the Atnerican Florist when writing Cattle Manure in Bags Shredded or Pulverized Pure— dry— uniform and reliable. The best of all maDures for the greenhouse. Florists all over the country are using it instead of rough manure. flZfllCg Pulverized Sheep Manure , Absolutely the bestSheep Manure ' on the market. Pure manure and nothing else. The best fertilizer for carnations and for liquid top-dressing. Unequalled for all field use. Write for circulars and prices. The Pulverized Manure Company, 32 Union Stocif Yards, Cbica^o Mention the American Florist when writing Florists ! INSURE YOUR PLANTS at but a trifling cost WINTER «£I-^LEH1V1AN Over Half a Million in use by Florists, etc. The cost of heatine is only TWO CENTS for TWELVE HOURS CONTIN- UOUS HEAT. Send for descr ptive circular to WAGON HEATER LEHMAN BROS., JAS. W. ERRINQER, MANUFACTURERS. General Western Sales Agent, 1 0 Bond St., NEW YORK. 20 E. Randolpti St., CHICAGO NIKOTEEN APHIS PUNK Prepared by THE NICOTINE MFG. CO., The most effective and economical material there is for Spraying Plants and Blooms. Skillfully extracted from leaf Tobacco and carefully refined, it is clean and easy to apply. Does the work, wiien vaporized, either in pans, on pipes or over flame. FuU pint bottles, $1.50. Specially prepared for fumigating closed houses. It vaporizes the Nicotine evenly and without waste, Notliing keeps a house free from Aphis so cheaply. ALL SEEDSMEN. St. Louis, Mo. THE BEST Bug Killer and Bloom Saver For PROOF Write lo P. R. PALETHORPE COMPANY, OwenstK>ro,Ky \, are easy to Kill with The fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bag 100 lbs. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back ; why uy cheap snlistitutes that jnakera do not dare to guarantee? ** THE H. A. STOOTHOFF CO.. MOUNT VERNON. N. Y. Lord and Bumham Go. iZoT' Des Plaines, III. Philadelphia, Chicago. Mention the Atnerican Florist when writing Send Your Advertisemets Early for Best Service* jgi2. The American Florist. 1473 JHEQUICKEST WATER HEATER IN THE WORLD l-!^-. "sf^SSs* THE USERS SAY ABOUT KR0E5CHELL BOILERS The above range- of Mr. Nic. Zwcifol. North Milwaukee, Wis., heated by No, 14 and No, 15 Kroeschell Boiler and Generator System, 60,000 sq. ft. of glass carried by No. 15 Kroeschell Boiler==No Trouble to maintain temperatures in coldest weather.) I am heating 60,000 sq. (t. of glass with Kroeschell Boilers and expect to heat another house with same boiler capacity. I have not the least trouble in maintaining 60° to 5i° in the coldest weather. USE LESS COAL, THAN OTHERS. In comparing my place with others, we use less coal than anjone I know of, and it is a regular snap for the firemen to do the work with Kroeschell Boilers. Combining the Kroeschell Piping System, Kroschell Boilers and Generator, it is really a pleasure to heat my place. Nic. Zwifb^,, North Milwaukee, Wis. i.*J|i*»l*^p 452 ADVANCE Ventilating Apparatus that will give perfect satis- faction, is just what you want. What we want is to call your attention to the fact that we are manufact- uring absolutely the most perfect apparatus on the market. We guarantee it to satisfy. Send us the full dimen- sions of your house or houses, and we will quote yon an attractive price. Write for catalog any- way: it will interest yon. CO., Richmond, Ind. SO- SAVED Pipes, Flues aad Casings thoroughly overhauled snd euuan- toed, Greeubonse Ftttinffs of ererr descripdao, ILLINOIS PIPE a MFG. CO.. 21 la S. Jeflerion St.. CHICAOO A. HERRMANN, Cape Flo-wera, all colorg, Cfcai Leaves, Metal DesignB and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices 404412 East 34th St.. NEW YORK. Flower Colors Use our COLOR CM ART in descriMng tfaeai . PRICE. $1.00 POSTPAID. American Tlorist Co., 440 S, Dearborn St., CBICAG* The Kleinschmidt SOIL GRINDER Here is a machine for all Greenhousemen that WILL GRIND AND MIX To Any Desired Fineness More Soil Than Any Other It is substantially ana heavily made, all working parts being of crucible cast steel or steel forglngs. I'LPi iiartiLiiIars aitd prices addrc^^ F. KLEINSCHMIDT & CO., 21 Builders' Exchange, Buffalo, N. Y. Pecky Cypress Peoity Cypress Is the greatest money saver discovered in years. WIl last at least three times as long as any other wood for bench materi